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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
ronrEn. oYERroN AND RunkE.

Three years ago these three men were
made. fire and police commissioners. No
assets were transmitted to them-nothing,
rave debts, troubles aud embarrassments,
which would have appalled, men of less
nerve, enterprise and energy. They earn
estly commenced the work Of rescuiDg the
city from ruin. The people of Memphis
know the result; how faithfully and efficiently
they have labored. 1t was like plucking
mp drowned honor by the locks" By an
energy that never wearied they succeeded in
rescuing the city from its peril. Pavements
have been laid, the wharf improved, and
complete system of sewerage established
Never has SO much been accomplished for
any city in the same length of time. Over
ton and Porter have refused to become can
dates for reelection. Burke is the only one
of the honored trio that asks the indorse-
ment of the people. DR.. Porter and John
Overton are his earnest supporters, because
they have had his cooperation and appre-
ciate his valuable services. The defeat of
Burke would be reputation OF
abe Porter administration, which
has done nothing to forfeit the
esteem and confidence of the citizens OF
Memphis. All three of these men have de-
voted their great energies increasingly to the
services of the city. They have shown en-
ergy, ability and honesty in the conscienti-
Gus discharge of their official duties. They |
have inaugurated and carried out many re- ]
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
BLOODY WORK.
The Mcdonald Boys, In Jail at Graham,
Texas, on the Charge Of Murder,
Kill Deputy-Sheriff
And Escape, but are Pursued by Citi.
Zens aud All Three Killed-Ser-
eral Citizens Wounded.

ST. LOUIS, January 3.-Advices from Ora
ham, Texas, report that the three Mcdonald
bows, the murderers of farmer named Mar
tin, at Belknap, made a desperate effort to
escape from Jail yesterday, which resulted
in their death and that of a deputy sheriff,
beside seriously wounding several other peo-
pie. About 10 o'clock in the morning the
Mcdonald boys were led from the steel cage
to the calaboose, and, with Jim Boone and
Jack Baldwin, two other prisoners, were
given their breakfast by two deputies. One
deputy was testing the cage while it was
empty, and the other deputy, Davis Melton,
stood in the doorway Of the wooden cell
opening from the calaboose to the wooden
cage. He had pistol in each hand, keeping
watch Presently he put both revolvers in
one hand, in order to get a match
from his pocket, when the Nc
Donalds sprang upon him suddenly and
disarmed him. In the struggle Melton was
shot in the hand. His cries brought Muir
fee, the other deputy, from the cage, but on
entering the calaboose he was shot and in
stantly killed by the prisoners. The prison.
ers then made hole through the floor to
the room below, and taking Melton with
them, began their escape. A BLOODHOUND
watches the Jail, but by a detour they
erly direction. By this time the whole city
was excited. The citizens had gathered two
hundred together, and followed the fleeing
prisoners. The latter placed their hostage,
Davis, behind them, and threatened to shoot
him dead if they were fired on. Thus the
murderers proceeded some three hundred
yards. when one citizen deliberately took aim
and firing, MORALLY wounded one of the fugi-
tives, who fell. Deputy Melton seized his
opportunity, broke loose and ran. A general
fusilade was now exchanged between the
citizens and the escaping prisoners. The
latter intrenched themselves in weeds and
stumps, and the battle ragged for some time.
When the shooting ceased the three Melon
aids were dead; Melton was shot three times.
An old man named Wood was wounded in
the thigh, and a waiter named Joe had the
bone of his leg shattered. Baldwin and
Boone took no part in the shooting, and were
recaptured. Graham was a scene of terrible
excitement during the bloody afiray.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
MECHANICS ASDLABoREKs

The mechanics and laborers of the country
are continually complaining of neglect on
the part of political parties in selecting
candidates for Office. They now have
an opportunity of manifesting their
sincerity, for Michael Burke is a master
mechanic, and his life has been one of toll
and labor. Thrown on his own resources at
an early age, he has, unaided and alone, by
honest Industry, gradu ally worked him
self up to a position which reflects honor
upon him and the mechanics of the coun-
try. He has been a faithful and efficient
officer, and yet Ed Shaw has taken him by
the throat, as it were, and is striving to drag
him from the position in which he has so
faithfully labored to serve the people. viii
the mechanics and the laboring men of
Memphis join this colored "boss" in his eff
forts to place the badge of disgrace upon a
man who has reflected honor upon the me
chanics and laboring masses? Surely
not. Every mechanic in Memphis should
rally to the support of Burke, and he should
receive the solid vote of the laboring classes.
We cannot believe that either will aid Boss
Shaw in his efforts to strike down a tried and
trusted servant of the people, upon whose
character there is no stain or blemish. That
he stands before the community crowned
with the appreciation of the best citizens
and receives the cordial Endorsement of Por-
ter and Oyerton, who know his value, is we'll
known. We cannot believe there is a me-
chanic or laboring man in Memphis who can
find it in his heart to vote against Burke,
the mechanic and laborer.
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SOUTHERN NEWS.

| Pineapples are grown at Walatka Florida
The scarlet fever continues in East Nash
vile.
The charter of Lebanon, Tennessee, ex
| pired with the old year.
The Confederate cemetery at Front RovaJ
| Virginia, will have handsome monumen
| soon.
Colored emigrants, by the carload con
tinue to pass through Chattanooga, Tennes
see, for the West.
Nashville Banner: "Miss Matte Washing.
ton, of this city, is visiting friends and reIa
tives in Memphis"
General Hurst, a Mississippi Republican
has outlined plan to restore his party &c
control in that State.
Major c. G. Conner has rendered his resig.
nation as agent of the Western and Atlantic
railroad at Chattanooga.
Captain w. H. Smith, deputy Circuit clerk
of Clay county, Arkansas, died at Corning,
that State, some days ago
Mr.. r. Christopher has accepted the city
editorship of the Nashville World, and en-
tered upon his duties January 1st.
Circuit judges Of Mississippi are to be sp-
pointed by the newly elected governor be-
tween the 1st Of January and the close of the
legislature.
In three Statcs-Mississippi Louisiana and
California-the whites are in the minority
The two races are nearly evenly divided in
Alabama.
\ brother of General J. B. Hood, named
james Hood. claims to have discovered a
silver mine in Kentuky that was worked
hundred years ago.
The row at Helmwood, Tennessee, in which
two persons were killed and six seriously
wounded, and all the participants relatives,
originated from dog fight
Nashville American: "Hoist by their own
petard is the universal Tennessee judgment
on the prosecution and inquiry set on foot by
the low-tax tifty-four combination"
The Murfreesboro Tenn Free Press learns
that an effort will be made to have the dead
removed from the Confederate cemetery and
buried in the Federal graveyard at that
place, where they will receive the same at
tention as the Federal dead by the superin-
tendent OF the cemetery.
The motto of the Eureka Springs (Ark.)
Register is: "The Democratic party-weIl
stand by it. When it's right, we'll uphold it.
When it's wrong, We'll help right it." Not a
bad motto.
Kentucky convicts deliberately cut off one
of their hands to keep from working in the
hemp-room of the penitentiary at Frankfort.
Eight such cases have occurred within the
past ten months.
Gainesville ARK Press: The white Re-
publicans have no love for a negro save as a
voter, in which capacity he can be made
very useful as a handy little stepladder
upon which the white bossee and ring master
can climb ints power.
Nashville Banner: Nashville, from the
river, presents a horrible, chaotic aspect.
The first impressions of a stranger coming
to our city by boat is, the Lord deliver u.s.
But when he gets among our palaces, his
next impression is, the Lord save US from
such beauty.
1t is said that poor Dorsey, of Arkansas,
has been so drained by The lawyers, and
other expenses incident to the Star-route
trials, that he has to mortgage his cattle
rancho to raise money TO meet his obligations.
He must have squandered his ready cash
very literally before,the trial.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
THE IRIS u AROUSED.

Recognizing Michael Burke and Michae
Gavin as worthy representatives of theil
race, the Irish citizens will tomorrow give
them a cordial and enthusiastic support
There would have been no opposition tc
the Citizens ticket, brought forward by
a call signed by twenty-five hundred cit
liens, but for the factious opposition Of
that insuferable nuisance, Boss Shaw. He
demanded that a colored man be placed on
the ticket for FIRE and police commissioners,
and claimed the right to name the man.
This being refused he took the lead in
organizing an opposition ticket, and
of course no Irishman was placed
upon it. We predict that the Irish viii to-
morrow rebuke this insult by casting a solid
vote for the Citizens ticket, on which are
placed two Irish representatives, Michael
Burke and Michael Gavin. The friends of
the Shaw ticket claim a solid German and
colored vote because they have two negroes
and German on their ticket. The support
ers Of the Citizens ticket for the same reason
expect a solid Irish vote.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
Our Disgrace.


What Iennessean could comment up m the
testimony which discloses the use of poisons
in politics? When we find in Tennessee the
methods Italians used centuries ago, long
abandoned in all countries, unless it be Tur-
key and Abyssinia, words fail. There is no
language developed in which to express abb
florence. Manhood sickens and the very
stomach turns in disgust. If it were
not too clearly revealed it would stag
ger belief. When it was whispered last win
ter we utterly refused TO credit it. The very
truth must be told. Tennessee has won the
dishonorable distinction of disclosing in her
politics the most damnable blot ever laid
upon any State in this Union. Let it rest
where it belongs. The party which taught
Tennesseans to disregard the public faith
broke up all ties of private faith and obliga-
ton, and all respect for law, and made this
tl.iH5 Pv-ofDir iIere-possIuIe nowhere else In
America, we hope. Let no injustice be
done. Ninety-nine bundredths of members
OF the low tax party are as deeply filled with
Tennessee, and let it be confessed that this
did not alone corrupt themselves. 1t has
surely touched some of the weaker and worst
of all parties. 1t must be remembered that
this internal principle OF reputation of pub
lie obligations and the ties of public faith
has so broken down all obligations men owe
to each other, to the State and to the law, as
to have made this possible. When that is
said, let us remember that this is the shame
of all because it rests on Tennessee until she
redeems herself. The thing now is to put an
end forever to this radical communism and
to Danish birds of evil from influence in
Tennessee politics.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
THE STATES DISGRACE.
The Dreadful Revelations Made Before
the Legislative Investigating
COmmittee.
Many of the Opponents of the 1908
Bill Responsible for the burn
ing Shame.


The testimony taken before the investi-
eating committee of the State Senate is re-
pulsive TO every honest Tennessean, and
brings the blush of shame to the cheek OF
every man who loves his State. Candor
compels us to say that the revelations are
the most disgraceful when they expose the
conduct of the opponents of the 1908 meas
ure. All along the charge has been that the
corruption was entirely on the side of the
friends of the measure, who were supposed to
have the money and the power to carry their
ends by bribery and corruption, and this the
people have believed almost with out excep-
iion. But such are not the facts brought to
light by the testimony before the committee.
The darkest villainy, the most diabolical
and INSCRIPTIONS efforts to make money,
even at the risk of the lives of the members
of the Legislature, is to be found laid at the
door of the opponents of the meas
ure. Conduct little short of murder
was resorted to by these men to carry
their purposes. We stand amazed at the
revelations before the committee. 1t is
the most disgraceful episode in the history
of Tennessee, and every man who is guilty
should be put into the penitentiary and
made to wear the felon's garb, having dis
honored their State and debauched and
prostituted their claims to be considered
any longer gentlemen, or worthy citizens.
The artling revelations before the COM
nittec will have wonderful effect on the
popular mind of the State. The most pow
erful cause OF the tremendous opposition TO
the 1908 measure has been that the people
believed that it was brought about BY bribery
and corruption, but when they find that
equally disgrace ful efforts at bribery and
corruption came from the opponents Of the
measure, their eyes will be opened, and a cor
responding effect will be produced in the
public apprehension of the matter. We own
that we have been astounded at the turn
things have taken and were not prepared for
such an exhibition from the side which has
always been most clamorous for the rights
of the people, and most denunciatory OF the
corrupt methods and measures of their oppo-
nenfs
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
THE REACTION.

The CHATTER aSai2st Burke for the crime
OF being an empfoye of railroad has been
uilenced. Indeed, the reaction has set in
and the people of Memphis, actuated by an
innate sense of justice, have determined
to vindicate good man unjustly assailed.
All concede that the private life of
Mr.. Burke is impregnable. 1t is admit
ted that he has faithfully discharged
the duties imposed on him as one OF the
commissioners of the Taxing District. But
the exigency required that something should
be trumped up to damage Burke with the
view of strengthening the Shaw ticket. The
awful discovery was made that he was
the superintendent OF the Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad, and that he favored a
system of railroad connections which has
been adopted in many of the leading
cities, and which will finally be adopted by
all OF them. This charge was uttered in
every conceivable shape. But there is a
limit to public credulity; the reaction has
yet in, and we would not be surprised if the
prosecuted Burke should lead the ticket.
The hypocrisy of the charges made against
him is demonstrated by the fact that those
who make them are the supporters of Chase
who is guilty of the very ofense charged
upon Burke. The only gun that has been
fired at Mr.. Burke has been spiked and
silenced. When the name of William J.
Chase was placed on the Shaw ticket, it was
claimed that he was opposed to the policy
of railroad connections as favored by Burke
But it now turns out that Mr.. Chase has ever
been the earnest advocate of the very con-
tract which has been granted to the Missis-
sippi and Tennessee road. This develop
ment puts an end to the only charge against
Mr.. Burke. He and Chase occupy precisely
1he same position on the railroad question.
w. ]. Chase, as an alderman of the old
city council of Memphis, submitted
n report recommending the adoption of
contract with the railroads more favorable |
and liberal to the roads than tn at made with |
the Mississippi and Tennessee, and yet |
he and his friends oppose and denounce |
Major Burke for doing the same thing. The |
voters of Memphis now see how silly and !
hypocritical is the war made upon Burke, |
and they will tomorrow rally to his support, |
and vindicate him at the ballot-box.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04

taught on the phonetic plan learn to resd
the common spelling more quickly than the sc
who have not had that training.
T. Brigham, bishop Of Boston, who was an
an engineer of General Garfield's staff when
the battle of Murfreesboro was fought, took a
fine photograph OF the General Just after the
fight which is said to be the only phOtogra ph
of General Garfield in uniform. An artist
has made a life-size crsyon from it. and this
has been given to Mira Garfield.
Boston Courier: "Clubite A was telling a
story in the club. Clubite 3, when it was
finished, said: We'll, that reminds me of
another anecdote,' and he related it. A
thereupon remarked: L don't see how what
you have told US was recalled by my story
IL was replied B, because mine was on the
same page of Joe Miller as yours"
Joseph Rospichilli was wont to amuse the
Hungarian public by holding a table in the
air BY his hands and teeth, while a couple
of gipsies danced upon it to a thirds i'd
ding. He and one of his brothers would
bear upon their shoulders a sort OF wooden
bridge, while cart full of stones drawn by
two horses was driven over it. Falling into
evil ways, Joseph was Imprisoned in the
fortress of Often, aud one day volunteered to
give the prison inspectors a specimen of his
abilities. Permission being accorded, he so
arranged the governors heavy mahogany
table as to hold it suspended with his teeth
for nearly half a minute.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
CHICAGO 'CHANGE.
A Quiet Market and Declining Prices
the Features.

CHICAGO, January On change to day
there was a general decrease in prices.
Wheat was active but unsettled, with lower
range, but foreign advices indicated that ii
was steady and firm, and early New York
reports were favorable. Speculative offer
ipgs were, however, large, and deliveries on
January contracts reported liberal. The
market was steady and frmer at the opening,
but prices soon became weaker, and with
slight fluctuations declined 2G12ic, then adj
vanced and closed &c lower for January,
lsc February, &c March. Sales were made
as follows: 81 25i9l 27s January, 81 27s@
1 29s February.
Corn fairly active, but unsettled in
side a email range; carly sales were
@gc higher than on Friday, but the closing
was weak, and receded 1@lsc, closing finally
at l(llc lower. Sales were made at 60s(16l &c
January, 81 ga 62g ; February, 81 s(968c May
Oats were easier in sympathy with the
other markets, and a moderate specula-
tive business was done; No. . cash ruled Ia
&c lower, and others were less firm. Sales
were made at 1880 Ale February, 46046Ic
May.
Pork ruled weak, and there was heavy
decrease of 30@35r, but the closing was
steady. S lies were made at Sl6 559I6 921
January Sic S0G17 III February
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04

A SPECIAL census bulletin gives the entire
steam tonnage of New England, and none OF
it is on the broad Atlantic. She has over
$12,000,0O0 invested in steamboat property
for inland and coastwise service. But not a
single steam craft represents her in European
commerce. "What casts this fatal spell on
the otherwise dauntless enterprise of Bos-
ton?" asks the New York Journal Of Com
merce, and it continues: why is it that she
enjoys no share in the ocean freight business,
which is yielding England over 500, 000, 900
year? The obstacle before which Yankee
grit falls back disconnected is the old Fed
ersl law prohibiting the transfer to the
American flag of vessels purchased from for
eigners by American citizens. Boston cannot
afford to buy the high-priced Pennsylvania
built ships, for whose benefit the law is unre-
pealed. She cannot enter the lists against
England if handicapped with expensive YES
seIso
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04
THE EXODUS
From South Carolina Occas'em by fhe
NO-Fence Law and bad Crops.
Raleigh IN. C)obseryer.

Raleigh IN. C Observer.
The exodus OF negroes from South Caro-
lima is attracting attention. There is a SUI
perfluity of color in the Palmetto State, and
the room that will be made by the removal
can be taken up by others Wo should think
ia at the South CarUffnIans would not seek ia
hinder any we'll regulated effort at emigra-
tion while dePloripg any movement that may
involve the migrating darkies in distress and
bring them unnecessary hardship. A man
named Hammont is the director of the
scheme. He has persuaded them to go with
him to Arkansas, and about seven thousand
have signed the roll of exodus and paid their
dollar head into Hammond's pocket. Many
who went 10 Augusta expecting him to meet
them with transportation having been disap-
pointed, have returned to their homes in
Edgefeld. They will probably find that
he is more intent on his own gain
than On securing them passage. They COM
plain of several things, which we are glad
are in nowise connected with politics. For
instance, they say the bad-crop year has dis
heartened them, and they hope to do better
elsewhere. And then they do not like the
"no-fence law" which, however, has not yet
been in force. They cannot tell whether
they would like it or not. 1t has worked
admirably elsewhere, and is great saving
to the poor man, and in many ways is a
benefit 10 those communities that have
adopted it. But it is not the fence law that
has determined them to depart from their
honest is the bad crop, We believe that
South Carolina is more favored region than
Arkansas, and that living is more readily
made there But the darkies zee only the
enchantmept which distance lends to the
view. The best course for those who are dis
satisfied is to go and try it for themselves.
There will be plenty of strong arms to fill
the places they leave.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-04

REPRESENTATIVE HOOKER, of Mississippi
in card in the Vicksburg Commercial, ex-
plains that at the first caucus of the men,
bers OF the House of Representatives, pre-
vious to the meeting of Congress, when Proc
tor Khott introduced his resolutions indorsing
the declarations OF the Democratic platforms
of st. Louis and Cincinnati, he said: "If i
had been advised with, should not have
counseled their introduction, as the caucus
had not met for any such purpose. But be-
ing introduced, l did not see how any Dem
ocrat could vote against them" Mr.. Hooker
says he did not move to lay Knots resolu-
ton on the table nor to indefinitely postpone,
but when another member of the caucus did
move to postpone, he voted against that mo-
ton. every member of Congress-" Mr..
Hooker concludes, "knows l have been the
r,a--ia4~-.. aduaaato &c --:-:-- e .l.v n;
internal revenue laws and a reduction of
taxes. That 1 have been a persistent oppc-
nent of a tariff for protection ought TO be
we'll known to every Democrat in Mississippi,
and scarcely needs that l should assert itn