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A Bloody Duel with HOrsewhips as
weapons.

GREENSBORO, N c October GA bloody,
cruel and novel duel was fought Tuesday
morning in the lower edge of Guiford be-
tween Ralph Johnston and Saks Williams,
two young farmers of that section, and rivals
for the affection of a young lady. Bad feel
ings had existed between them for some time
ending in harsh words day before yesterday.
Soon after Johnston sent a friend to Williams
with letter demanding a retraction of Ger.
tain language used. The latter declined 10
Withdraw his remarks, and further cor re-
spondence resulted in an agreement to meet
in hostile combat, the time being fixed IS
above stated. The articles drawn up speci-
fed as the weapons orsewhips-something
not heretofore recognized by the code in
North Carolina. These weapons were chosen,
it is understood, in order that the parties
could thereby evade the penalties of the duel
ing law, which does not specify az deadly
weapons horsewhips. Under the rules of
the fight, each man was required 10 stand up
on line traced upon the ground, making
the distance between the combatants about
three feet. They were armed with heavy
horsewhips especially selected for the fight,
and the second of each duelist was supplied
with an extra whip to be used by his princi-
pal in the event OF the wearing out or break.
ing of the weapon. The combatsnts met
this morning according TO agreement. The
field selected was a hard and level spot
lines were made up OF rope fastened
to the ground with long staples.
Both were 10 their shirt-sleeyes, the provis-
ions of the fight being that no coat, vest, or
undershirt should be worn At O'Clock
the question was asked, Gentlemen, are
you readyT Each man nodded his head
The command "Strike" was then given and
the duelists fell to blows with vigor. All
though the blows given were heavy
and fast, neither man fnched Upon
the hands and faces of the com.
batants great welts soon ro-e,- and the
shirts of the men soon gave evidence
that blood was being drawn. At times they
welded their weapons with one AID then
with both hands, and occasionally one or the
other was forced by The desperate assault of
his adversary TO fall back from his line.
After fighting half an hour time was called,
and the men, nearly breathless, were given
brief resting time. The fight continued for
three hours, with short intervals for rest.
The seconds finally decided that the require
ments of the code had been complied with,
and forced the combatants to desist. 1t is
Understood that Johnston was more severely
hurt than his adversary, and that there is
not place on his body that is not covered |
with welts, many of which have gsshed the
flesh in a horrible manner. Williams is |
almost in the same condition, and both men |
are suffering terribly from the effects OF |
their wounds, which are such that they can |
scarcely lie down, their feet being almost the |
only parts not covered with whip euis. No |
arrests have been made, and the friends of |
the Guelists are endeavoring to hush the |
matfeP
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METHODIST BISHOPS.
Partial Plan of Episcopal Visitation
Fer the Coming Spring.

BERWICK, PA, October 27.-The Metho-
dist Episcopal bishops have about con-
cluded their iabors here, but will reIa ain for
day or two next week, when they go 10
Philadelphia to attend the meeting of the
Board OF Church Extension on Thursday
next A number of the most prominent
divnes of the Methodist Episcopal church
were present at the public reception.
The following is 4 part OF the plan OF
Episcopal Visitation for the spring of 1888;
Arkansas Conference, Little Rock, Feb
ruary 18th, Bishop Hurst; Germany and
Switzerland, HeIlbrouu, June 10th, Foster
Italy, Turin, April 11th, Foster; Kansas,
Hiawaihs, March 22d, Harris; Lexing-
ton, KY, March I'D, Andrews; Libe-
ria, St. PauPs, ] anuary 25th, bishop unap-
pointed; Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Ark, Feb
ruary 9Th, Hurst; Mexico Mission, Mexico
City, JanusEy l1tb, bishop xnappointed /;
Mississippi. Meridian, January 18th, Hurst;
Missouri, KiIksville, March 7th, Andrews
North Indiana, Nobbsville, April 18th, Bow
man; Northwest Kansas, Beloit, March 18th,
Harris; Norway, Arendal, June 9th, Foster;
st. Louie, ClaniOn, No, March 14th, An
drews; South Kansas, Oswego, March LIST,
Harris; Southwest Kansas, Winfield, March
Sin, Harris; Sweden, NorkopiHg, May 18th,
Foster: Southeast South American Mission,
Bsenos Ayres, January Sd, bishop unap-
noiuted
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A ClerfcaI sc.neera.e.

LAFAYETTE, IND, October 27.-For two
years the Rev. Joseph E. Martin has served
as rector of the st. Johns Episcopal church
of this city, giving satisfaction to his con-
gregation until very recently, when scandal
Gus reports concerning his character and
domestic difficulties have forced him to re-
sign his charge. Not long ago his wife had
him arrested on charge of assault and bat
terry, and, swearing that she was in danger
of her life, he was bound over to keep the
peace for one year. Mr.. Martin explained
the matter 10 the church trustees by saving
that his wife was partially demented. This
her friends denied. Finally Mrs Martin. in
company with her grown son, left Lafayette
and took up their residence in Hampton Va.
Meanwhile, scandalous rumors about Mr..
Martin were circulated. His church exon
Grated him, but, nevertheless, he gave up his
rectorship and has left town. 1t is said that
there are some chapters in the affair not
made public as yet which will shortly cause
great sensation. Mrs. Martin threatens if
her husband continues to assert that che is
insane, to tell something of his past life
which will astonish his clerical friends
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LUKE AND HOWELL
address N Small udienee at Jackson
The West Tennessee Fair.

Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, TENN, October 27.-To-day has
been the GROWING glory of the week for the
West Tennessee Fair. Between 1000 and
5000 people were in attendance, witnessing
the interesting proceedings. A great many
strangers were in attendance, among them
quite a number of distinguished citizens
from various paris of the State. To-mor
row is the last day of our great fair. How
ever, it will be the most interesting day of
the week, as the country people will be here
in large numbers. The great ten-mile race
will again take place between Miss Williams,
of Kansas, aud Miss Doyle, OF California.
The president, Capt. Jno. Y. Keith, and
secretary, T. G. Long, are winning golden
opinions by the admirable manner in which
they are conducting the proceedings.
Tonight Gen. Luke E. Wright and Sena-
tor Howell E. Jackson are addressing a
email crowd at the courthouse.
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New YORK, October 27-The following is
the record made to-day:
9 O'Clock AM-Fitzgerald, 466 miles;
Noremac, ass; Hughes, 4S9; Herty, 434 !;
Hart, 427; Vint, 39S;
II O'Clock Nj Fitzgerald, 476 miles;
Noremac, 461; Hughes, 449; Herty, AS;
Hart, 431; VIM, 406
O'Clock PM.-Fitzgerald, 400 miles;
Noremac, AIS; Herty, ass; Hughes, 45S;
Hart, 439; Vint, 435.
9 O'Clock P.M-Fiizgerald, 5l2 miles;
Noremac, 495; Herty, 1872; Hughes, 4G5;
Hart, 46l.
Panchot was q visitor to the Garden to-
day. He offers for sale the O'Leary dia-
mond belt which he won in the previous
contest. Hughes thinks the third man will
get little or nothing from the gate receipts,
but announces his intention to go for that
place.
October Isl O'C7oek Il. M-Fitzgerald,
$50 miles; Noremac, SOY; Heray, 1872; Hart,
476; Hughes, 40. At 5:34 Vint retired
from the track. He was perfectly able to
cover his 525 miles, but as that would not
bring him back his entrance fee or give hi N
any share in the gate receipts he withdre W.
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MISS FRANCES WILLARD
Reelected President OF the w. c. Il. o.
by AeeIamafion.

LOUISVILLE, October 27.-The third day
of the convention of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union has proved 30 far the
most eveniful. A feature of the afternoon
was the presentation of flowers by the news
boys and bootblacks of Louisville 10 the
ladies of the convention. One of their num-
Der made speech aud one offered up a
prayer. They we're received with deep feel
Jog. The convention went into an election
of officers for the ensuing year. On an in
formal ballot, the vote for Miss Frances E.
Willard for president was unanimous. The
informal vote was made formal by acclama-
ton, and the vote was cast by the secretary.
Miss Willard was informed of the vote by
Mrs. Foster, of Iowa, who brought her to the
chair, while the convention with one accord
sung the doxology. A motion 10 send a tel
egrsm OF graduation to Miss WiIlard's aged
mother WAS carried with enthusiasm. Mrs.
Caroline B. Buell., for corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Mary A. Woodbridge, of Ohio, for
recording secretary, aud Miss Esther Pugh,
for treasurer, were reelected.
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WASHINGTON, October 27.-At Ivy City
the winners to-day we're frankie b. Ken
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The seovilIe Insani,y Case

CHICAGO, October 27.-In the Scoville in
sanity case to-day, Louis Scoville, son of the
alleged demented, testified that he believed
his mother was insane, because she per-
sisted in the notion that she could write
books;and lecture successfully, and because
she ran q clearinghouse when she was
loaning money. Mrs. Scoville Harper testi-
fed that her mother had told her that her
physician, DIR. Ammerman, was the most
loveable man that ever lived, and that he
died for love OF her. While the witness was
under cross-examination her husband, APP
psrently under the influence of liquor, made
a disturbance in the court, saying he was
th<re 10 protect his wife and Was committed
for ten days for contempt. This closed the
evidence, and the attorneys made their argu-
ments to the jury.
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GORDON AND sEmONTON
Address the People of Humboldt im
BehaIf of Rate and the Platform.

Special TO the Appeal
HUMBOLDT, Tenn, October 27.-Col. G. B.
Simonton and GeR. G. w. Gordon spoke here
tonight TO large and enthusiastic audience.
The exercises were opened with the booming
of cannon and the shouts of the populsce
Col. Simontou then addressed the meeting,
chiefly upon Federal politics, and severely
arraigned the Republican party for its many
sins OF omission and commission, and dis
cussed the tariff in a most able and lucid
manner. He was frequently greeted with
applause. He blew a blast upon Hawkins.
Gen. Gordon followed in a discussion of
the State debt. His remarks gave general
satisfaction. He made 4 strong appeal to
the Greenbackers and boilers to rally on
Bate and beat Hawkins. These gentlemen
have created more enthusiasm and given
more vim 10 the regular Democracy here
than any speakers who have preceded them.
Gibsoa is booming for Bate and the plat
form. Gen. Baie is on his way to Browns
vile Tomorrow
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Visitors Pictures.

Prof. Gebhardt, of the Cottage Gallery,
Nos. 40 and 81 Beale street, has made ample
arrangements to take the picture of every
the Cottage Gallery photographs extends to
all parts of the surrounding country, and
can be found in the albums of nearly all
our neighbors. The excellency of the like
ness, the artistic finish of his work, together
with the promptness with which each order
is finished, should commend the Cottage
Gallery TO every one desiring photographs.
The Cottage Gallery is always in the lead
with new scenery, and produces card photos
for the nominal sum OF 81 dozen. Visitors
would do well TO note the place.
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Trying So Sell n Child.

COLUMBUS, o., October 27.-Louis Kamer,
an Italian scissors-grinder of this city, was
recently allowed to take a little girl four
years OF age from the County Children's
Home, for the purpose of adopting her into
his family, and evidently got very erroue-
GUS idea of the relationship which he was to
sustain to her. After keeping her two or
three months he conceived the idea of selling
her, and named $50 as his price for the little
orphan. Failing to dispose of her at this
figure he dropped down to SIS, and was about
10 consummate bargain when the County
Home authorities learned of the contem-
plated speculation and had the child taken
back 10 the home
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NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
The Company Organized and Executive
Com mittee Appointed.

NASHVILLE, October 27.-The directors OF
the Nashville Mineral and industrial Expo-
sition, TO be held in Nashville, commencing
the first Wednesday in September, 1888, have
organized with a capital of $4,000. All
proper rules have been adopted. The Ex-
ecutive Committee consists Of Ex-Goy. Por-
ter, Col. E. w. Cole, William NJ. Dun
can, James C. Warner, Gen. w. h jackson,
Robert Thompson and A. II. Robinson.
The chairmen of the principal committees
have beeu selected, and the work OF prepa-
ration will begin at once. Tue Exposition
will embrace displays from every branch of
industry 10 the Union, as we'll as minerals
1t is also designed to include those from
Mexico and the West Indies.
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BEECHER's ORTHODOXY.
A Sarcastic letter from she PIymou.h
Pastor.

BosToE, October 27.-The Rev. Henry
Ward Eeecber, invited by the IfareLsr 10 er-
press his views of the criticisms of yarions
ministers OF New England upon his recent
withdrawal from the Congregational BODY
writes the following letter:
BROOKLYN, October 26 1882
MY DEAR SIR-I thank you for your lette, and
papers. L have read somewhat largely OF theex-
pressions of these many and excellent men in re-
gard to my orthodoxy, consistency, influence and
general merit without wishing TO reply as Won
kindly request me. When dead man is ivinS, ON
the disseC ting table under the hands OF experts Fl
WOnld be unbecoming in him TO rise IN sIiddenIv
and discuss with the surgeons the proprietv III
their methods and the truth OF the results II is
not often one can see himself as others see him
aud especially as Boston sees him, and more than
ALL as Boston clergymen see him. I am reduced
TO pulp, but, thank heaven, not to ashes
When you suggest a reply TO these. / am
sure you can nave no conception of the subdued
and enlightened state of my mind. Il am Dent on
improvement Iseyips aside AL my Old notions of
my beliefs aud of my standing, am carefully
putting together the real that now am
taught that am, When get my new personal
identify together and IN working shape l intend
to study theology somewhere, though in NV pres
ent confession l cannot yet see whether shall
study at Andover Boston. New Haven is
nearer, but DR.. Smith has been settled there and
fear lax1ty of doctrine in his neighborhood
Princeton is not far to the south of me, but Dr.
be folly after what have suffered. to come under
the malsr1al influence of that philosophy. On
the whole. incline TO study at Park street but
may go, l am determined before die
TO find theology which viii pass muster at Ban
gor, at Andover. at Cambridge, at New Haven at
at Allegheny, at Oborlin, at Chicago
and at Park street. Then l shall willingly die
Yours, HENRY WARD BEECHER
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The Vernon white C,s.

rum III Appeal correspondent
CHARLESTON, Miss, October 26.-The last
witnesses in the Vernon White case we're e1-
smined yesterday. The trial was began
four weeks ago tomorrow, and, as may be
supposed, the evidence is very voluminous.
The augmentation of the case was opened
this morning by Mr.. w. B. Marshall, in be-
half Of the prosecution. II is doubtful if it
will be finished to-day. A great deal of in
terest is manifested BY all parties concerned.
number of ladies are in attendance in the
courtroom. Your correspondent will report
the decision of the Magistrates Court sitting
upon the case when it is announced. 81
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TOOK THE WRONG PACKAGE.


Special TO the Appeal
LITTLE Rock, October 27.-R. I. Cole, OF
Magnolia, prominent member Of the Ma
sonic order ard a wealthy merchant, took his
life yesterday by taking a large dose OF
strychnine, mistakiBg it for morphine. He
got up in the early morning, went to safe
in the dining-room where packages OF both
in similar papers had been left, and took he
wrong package. He discovered his mistake
at once, but died in two hours. A wife and
three children are left 10 mourn his loss.
10 the United States Court to-day Georgia
Force got judgment against this (PulaskD
county for about Sl5, 900.
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DETROIT, October pa clumsy attempt
to rob passengers on the Grand Trunk Line
train took place last night at Windsor, OPP
posIte this city. Half dozen crooks boarded
the train at VAUDEVILLE, two miles above
Windsor, and proceeded to attacked and rob
the passengers. They were promptly re-
sisted, and only one man lost any money
GID, and the thief was caught before he
could escape from the car and turned over to
an officer. The whole attempt seems to
have been TO make rush on the passengers,
grab what they could and leave. The thief
gave his name as Fred Corey
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Blown 10 Pieces.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, October 27.-At the
Pine Ridge shaft of the Delaware and Hud.
son Coal Company this afternoon, two minera
Govern Burt and Peter Lamb-entered
the abandoned portion of the mine to pro-
cure old iron. Upon their hats were naked
lamps. The lighfs came in contact with gas
and there was terrific explosion. In the
new workings were over 100 men, who all
escaped. Burt and Lamb were blown into
a stump hole and burned to death. The
mine took FIRE, but the flames we're soon e1-
tinguished.
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Notice to Confracfors.

Notice to Contractors.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. October Term, 1852
State of MissisSippi-CoahomR county.
TN compliance with order made at the Octo-
l. Der Term of the Eoard of Supervisors of afore
said county and State, bids will be received at the
Clerks office of aforesaid county. on MONDAY
the 18th day OF November, 1882, for the repairing
of the following breaks in the Mississippi River
Levee towit: Rozen Break, Moon Lake Breaks
and the Break at the Thompson Place. in accord
VIM Henson, Engineer appointed for that puf-
pose, TO be filed with said Clerk on or before the
LIST day of November, 1882 said bids to be under
seal the Board reserving the right reject any
all bids. R. A. HARRIS, Clerk
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A Mystertous crime.

New YORK, October 27.-Charles Schmetz,
aged thirty-6ve years, foreman of The feed
handlers OF the Third Avenue Railroad
Company, at Sixty-6fth street and Third
avenue, made deliberate attempt this after
noon to murder his uncle, Lewis Lyon, pres
ident OF the company, in the latter's Office
He fired two shots at him without doing
harmi then putting the pistol to his own
head blew his brains out. Schmetz died in
fifteen minutes, The causes that led to the
bloody scene are wrapped in mystery.
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Nofieefo Stranger.

The season is passed for straw hats. You
are no longer presentabe with one. Lay it
aside for next season, II it is too good TO
throw away, and go 10 Martin Cohen's, No.
2I1 Main street, under the Workman HOUSE.
He hiss all the latest styles, is perfect ar
list in selecting becoming hat for the pecu-
liariiies Of each pstFou, and will self you
just lille cheaper than you can buy el.s-
where. DON'T take any ones word TO the
contrary, but satisfy yourself, 4 trfp 10 his
establishment will amply repay you, even
though you may nov have fall hat. Co
hens prices and styles are irresistible.
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Announcement.

Nh. K.J. B. L. WISN takes pleasure in
announcing to his many friends who will
visit the city this week that he Is now asso-
ciated with the house of w. B. Vim & Co.,
dealers and manufacturers of saddles, har-
nees gaddlery, hardware, etc, at 344 Main
street, three 60ors south of Union, where he
will be pleased to meet them, yhslher FiEh-
ing goods or not. Our stock is complete in
every respect, fresh FROM the factory, OF I'M
eaua,ed quality and design, and at lower
rates than vas eyer furnished before. Call
and examine. We guarantee satisfaction.
Remember, w. B. VIM & Co., S44 Main
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trash have lately been executed in quiet
way on this side, the supply coming chiefly
from Southern points, but that the price
paid for it was nothing like the present
alleged London quotation. Among South
ern business men here at the Cotton Ex-
change snd elsewhere, the theory that En-
glish capitalists are buying up these bonds
in the expectation of making their partial
redemption condition of future loans TO the
Southern States ia very generally accepted,
but have yet to see the first intelligent per-
son from that section that has any faith that
the theory can be reduced to practice. En-
glish capital: like all other capital, will 60
where it can be prof ably invested, without
regard to the worthless obligations of dead
and gone Confederacy.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

We take pleasure in calling the attention
Of the public, our patrons, and particularly
our visitors, TO the large and superb line OF
all kinds of furniture, carpets, etc, which we
have secured ior them. To partially enum-
crate the many styles in both furniture aud
carpets would De impossble in an ordinary
notice; we are therefore compelled 10 ask
that they call and examine, and We assure
them it will give US pleasure to chow our
goods to all who favor Us With call. Bryson
& Co., No. SSl Main street, between jefferson
and dana
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The Brightest InleIIec1. suffer Most

Young men who have lead life of excess
and dissipation, reformi Give tone to the
stomach, regulate the liver and bowels strengthen
the urinary organs relieve those dull pains In the
limbs, rid yourself of that feeling of nausea bill
lou ness. languor and nervous debility; give tone
and strength TO each organic function by using
Browns Iron Ritters, then win you experience a
genial warmth and awakening life in place Of that
dead feeling OF decay and dyspep sia, milky urine,
etc, no longer undermine your constitution. De-
Law dap
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EataIHand.nar Accident.

DETROIT, October 27.-WhiIe five men
were returning from a political meeting at
Wyaudotte, about midnight. hand-csr,
they were overtaken by the East-bound night
express over the Canada Southern. Three
jumped off safely; the other two were thrown
with the car into ditch. One, jerry Ryan,
was killed Instantly; his brother, Thomas,
had his leg and shou Ider broken and was in
jured internally. No blame is attached 10
the train men. The deceased and his COM
panions had been drinking cou-iderably.
Ryan leaves a wife and four small children.