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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-03
SECRETARY FOLGER
Will Not Decline the Nomination for
the GOVernOrsbip Of New York
Ills Letter OF Acceptance.
The Canvass in Tennessee-Ex-G0T.
Marks at Bolivar and Gen. &. L.
N. Turner at Dresden.
Special to the Appeal J

Special 10 the Appeal
DRESDEN, 1ESN, October 2.-Iu The his-
tory Of Weakley county polaics lew occasions
have drawn together large and enthusiastic a
crowd as greeted Gen. G. 2. u. Turner to-
night. II had been known for some days that he
would speak here. and crowd, yariOusiy esti-
mated At from 800 to 700, were in attendance and
anxious for the treat in store. Gen. Turner
held them for two hours and a half with speech
that abounded in argument, wit. sarcasm aud
honor His indictment of the Republican party,
and especially Of the governor Extra Alvin, was
effective, aud his arraignment of Russell Demo-
Gratis aud Grcenbackers for giving aid and
comfort 10 such Cause was greeted with
applause. At the close OF his address he
was presented with n beautiful bouquet by Miss
Lizzie HeGiothlin. which was acknowledged by
the speaker The Hon. Howell Z. Jackson fol-
lowed Turner and delivered the regulation speech
OF the boilers TO a small audience composed of the
very fow Fussellites here and Il number OF Repub-
leans The Judge was treated with great courtesy
but aroused no enthusiasm. and the feeling at the
speaking was that he had better be otherwise en-
p'oyed Nian ia widening the breach in lEe Demo-
cratic ranks, and contributing aid and comfort to
The coIzmon enemy. Democracy is jubilant in
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The United States Daily Mutual Aid A 5
socfatIOu Closed.
OFFICE OF UNITED STATES DAILY
MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION,
BOLIVAR, TENN, October ., 1882.


MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION, =
BOLIVAR, TENN, October ., 1852
DEAR SIE-Owing to the fact that Day Associa-
tons are unable, as has been fully proven, TO
secure over a few hundred members and the con-
sequent utter impracticabil1ty OF the plans upon
which they are operated, it has been decided at a
meeting OF the directors OF the association to
reject applications for membership that may here
after be received
We regret exceedingly that we are forced to the
necessity of issuing this circular but We propose
to entail no further loss upon the public by re-
ceiying new members with no probability, or
being able to meet demands that will as conse-
quence be made upon US We began our business
on September LIST. and have to date issued Isl GER
tificates. We have eight-nine marriages up to
date and have paid fifteSn benefits. Owing TO the
unpopulsrity Of daily matrimonial Insurance.
we find il impossible to secure any new mem
beers and hence no more benefits Will be paid
at present, but viii endeavor to collect assess
connection with the amount on hand in the ben
eft fund will be distributed among certificate
holders who have paid all assessments and have
filed proofs OF marriage emitting them to benefits,
according to the laws rules and regulations OF the
association go
Many members have already forfeited their
clsims by the non-pay ment Of assessments
We have used our best means and ende2vors TO
condHst business in an honorable and business
ike manner, and having fallen far short Of our
antici pated success we shall proceed no further.
1--WE further state that no officer OF the assocla-
tlon has received cent IN the way OF salary OF
otherwise from the association. And we do moi
expect to. But all that has been received after
paying the expenses shall be paid out to the mem
bers who have paid up certificates In the associa'
ton.
Our books are open for our members or certiA
cate holders, and We ask Thorough investigation
if any doubts entertained as 70 the state OF al
A. NJ. LAMBETH. JR-, President.
GEORGE G. ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer
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FOur OF the Matrimonial Frauds Pass
3. Their Chips aud Will
wind Up Business.
Couple ora ssISnments Filed with the
County COurG Cierk-At ROI-
war and Little Rock

A Couple of marriage association frauds
filed assignments yesterday with the County
Court clsrk-the Tennessee Daily Endow-
ment Society and The Tenuessee State Aid
Association. The same officers run both
machines. They state that owing to the
great excitement existing against them and
The opposition 10 such corporations recently
manifested, they have become embarrassed
and are unable to continue business success
fully. They therefore assign. The break
has commenced; stand from under.
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Coles GREAT show.

This famous circus and mehagerie gave
two exhibitions in Memphis yesterday. Mr.: coje's
popularity in this city, in connection with the
Gct that his show is known as one OF the best now
travelling, drew an audience that completely filed
the mammoth tent. The people expected TO see
a superior mensgerie and grand ring per-
formance. They were not disappointed The
collection of animales embraces many rare ones,
and all of those usually found with travelling
shows. The elephant Samson is said to be the
largest now in captivity. No one disputes the
claim as one knows where TO find larger one.
The lions tigers, hippopotamus and white buffalo
were splendid specimens of the animal kingdom.
The circus performances were the highest order.
The splendid riding of Frank Gardner, as well as
his great leap and double somersault, were gen
orally applanded. The bicycle act. IN which q man
rides a bicycle. with two people suspended
from it. over tight-rope, many feet from the
ground was an exhibition OF daring and skill that
thrilled and delighted the whole audience. The
learize and tumbling were nrst-class; the trained
horses were excellent; the trick ponies were
amusing Mr.. Conklin who has for years been
known as a very successful liop-tsmer, also man
ages the elephants in their performances, and
causes three of them to do some very difficult
tricks Capt. Bogsrdus and sons did some re
markable shooting In both menagerie and cir
Gus Departments the show Is all that could 5e eE-
pected.
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Henry Ward Keec her On the Morals and
Ethics of Politics.

, NEW YORK, October 2.-The Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher, in his sermon last night at Ply
mouth church, said "In the great Convention
which met at Saratoga, why was Cornell set aside
1t has been the custom from time immemorial.
when governor has administered the duties OF
his Office in honest, stIaigh forward way, for
the people he represented TO renominate him. In
this case no national principle WAS involved, and
the young men would never get IA better opfor-
tunity of administering reproof TO the party
than at present. Judge Folger upright
msn. For that reason the reprOof would be admin
istered TO corrupt nomination, and not to the
man himself Once let Judge Folger be sent home,
and never again In this generation at least, would
this thing be repeated" Mr.. Beecher in emp hattie
terms depreca ted the administration taking part
in the management of local governments. lie
criticised the idea of the President of the United
States having as bosom friends men like one OF
the Police Commissioner Mr.. Beecher was fire.
quently interrup ted by applause, when he
checked once by telling his audience not to boil
over. he was merely discussing the morals and
pfhfps of r,olitfcS
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rsErUDL1oAN CoNvENraoN.
Meeting of Hawkins Republicans al the
Exposition Building.

The Shelby county Hawkins Republicans
met in the Exposition building yesterday 70 select
thirty delegates to the Congressional Conyen-
ton which meets there to-day. The Convention
elected the Hon. II. B. Ramsey chairman.
On motion of William Porter, the delegates who
attended the recent convention at Someryille
were reappointed.
On motion, committee of one from each ward
and civil district was appointed to report legis
lative ticket The following is the committee
First ward, II. Meredith; second, VIM. NJ Smith
Porter; sixth, VIM. Dutton; seventh, F. r. Hunt
eighth, Carter Harris; Ninth, James Ralston tenth
T. F. Cassels.
First district, Levi B. Bolton; second. William
Brown: third, -; fourth, Robert Harris: fifth
r. ]. Rozell; sixth. Albert Taylor; seventh. A
Blew; eighth, A. Johnson; ninth, L. b. Shotwen
TENTH /. n. Wyatt: eleventh. ID. w. Featherston
twelfth Ben Paine; thirteenth, Ed Clowers; four
tenth, C. E. Barbour; fifteenth, t. ~ Love; six
teenth. +. J. Sanderiin; seventeenth, T. L. Al
bright; eighteenth J. Fl. Barnum.
The committee will report next Thursday
when nominations will be made. The Con
vention then adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-03

I Sc ordinary tortoise shell frames commonly
iH use They are superior to ali others. For
sale by all leading deaIers
The Diamond Dyes for family use have
no.equaI. All popular colors easily dyed,
fs8 and beautiful Ten cents package.
Buy none but the best article of Kentucky
coal, which can be found at the depot of the
louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.
We have additional facilities for m anufac-
turing and repairing ieweiry Give ia tri al,
A J.. MILFORD & CO, No. SS3 Main
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Demeeratic Legislative Convention

: The Democratic Convention for the pur-
pose of dominating candidates for the Leg
ilature will be held in the Exposition build
fag on "Wednesday, October 4th, at 10 o'clock
in the morning. The primary election OF
delegates TO said convention will be held al
the usual voting places, ON Tuesday, October
50. The wards will hold their elections
from s to $50 O'Clock in the evening, and
3he civil districts from 8 to 5 O'Clock in the
sllernoon on above date. The committee
nen from the respective wards and districts
VIII appoint judges and clerks to assist them
10 holding said election. The following is
the representation TO which each ward and
diatrict is entitled:
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Louisville Races.

LOUISVILLE, KY, October 1.-THE tenth
esy of the Jockey Club races; weather warm and
pleasant, track heavy; large crowd present.
first Rdce.-Mile heat. Fatanitza won Mary Cor
bat second, Lizzie s third. Time-1:491I. l AS,
l1D5<.
Second Roee.-One and one eighth miles. Alex
Ainf ut won; Gus Mathews second, Heeioz third.
Ime-2:0l1.
Third RGce.-Mile dash. Ascender won; Pixies
Ride second, StandifOrd Keller third. Time
1907.
The last event of the day and of the fall meet
ilE. three miles. Jonn Davis, favorite, won
lnaturah second Katie Creel third, Square Dance
list. Davis won with ease. Time-5:H.
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WHAT THE GAZETTE SAYS.

The Little Rock Gazette says that of 500 per-
sons, each of whom paid ES15 TO zone of the col
lspsed mutual self endowment associations, it
day for Il few days. Each of the others lost the
sum he credulous enough to invest in the be-
lief that something be paid for nothing.
No one claim to have been swim
died. No with intelligence enough
to get under awning burning a rain
storm could fail to understand the whole scheme
q game of chance, with five out OF six chances
against him. The sole question was who would
get lift. The early BIRDS came into their in
hertance. The managers obtained the lion s
share. The overwhelming majority obtained
experience, and in few days will be ready for
the next "wildcat scheme, especially If it should
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-03

,umovea by the appeals Of faction. unsy.eryed b,
CLAIM OF MERE PARTIsANsHIP,
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Prosperity or memphis.

The following, from the Chattanooga
Times. shows how Memphis is REGARDED
abroad: "There could be no auch thing 81
praising or complimenting the public spir-
tied and enterprisiug bu iness men of Mem.
phis more than they deserve. Ii there is
another city in all this happy land that car
Guido her in what she undertakes it has moi
yet demonstrated the fact. We are led 10
these observations by an immense poster,
elegantly printed in colors by firm In that
city, announcing the Memphis Jockey Club
Inaugural Fall Race Meeting and Grand
Jubilee TO excursionists, beginning October
23j, and continuing one week, which beauti
full specimen of art has just been posted or
the walls of our sanctum by that staunct
friend of progress, r. A. Williams. There
can be no possible doubt that the approach
ing Jubilee will be made great success, ad
vertising to the world the vitality and
liberaliiy of a city that has had its full
share of sufferings, and ia now developing it
industries and general inter, SITS 10 an ext en-
that excites the wondex and ELECTS the ad
miration OF the world"
COTTON Rect RHUWErIN
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LOCAL NOTICES,

+. QUIeIEr's marble ys1edd 4s2 Man.
& e. nne Door and shoes go to Yoegell
BEND your orders for plumbing 10 J. A.
6Ai'ey's, 295 Second street.
The latest styles of boots and shoes al
Voegeli & Cor, 271 Main street, opposite
Court square.
FURNITURE sold on weekly and monthly
payments at &. Brand & Coz, 1876 Main
corner Washington.
CELLULoID Eye-Gass Frames, in theil
beauty, strength anddurEbility, far surPas
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-03
RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
A Passenger Train ON the M emphis and
Charaeston Road Thrown from q.
the Track.

Quite a serious accident occurred on tb,
yest-bound passenger train on the Memphis auc
Charleston road, at O'Clock sunday night. abou
four miles west of Huntsville. Ala. broken raj
threw the sleeper and passenger coach from The
delayed about three hours. number OF persons
we're more or less injured, but no lives were los.
Mrs Sam,Tate was GLADLY bruised, and was left st
Decatur Tor treatment. Mr.. Tate, aud also his
servant a colored boy, were slightly injured. NJ
II. o. McClintock. OF Memphis, was badly cut u
about the head, and was otherwise hurt NJ.
Clarence Hunt was also bruised and shook up cor
siderably. The sleeping-car conductor is report1
10 nave had his leg broken. Several others wee
sliehty hut but their names could not be learned
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Amount due Mr.. Caldwell ....-............s L
Now, this is a correct statement, and If Mr.. Cald
well will pay up his dues and assessments, as he
contracted 10 do when he joined the association
we VIII guarantee TO pay him his $40 II we have
to pay the same out OF our own pockets. The
trouble, / apprehend. with Mr.. Caldwell is. he
like many other fellows who went into this bust
ness, expected to go in and get out large sum OF
money and not pay anything forit. And when he
misrepresent other people Aswe have concluded
to quit the business, Mr. Editor, we desire tt
say to all persons who are interested in oul
business, that they at liberty to examine oui
books at any time. We now conclude by request
ing that you pub ish circular letter here
handed you in connection with this card.
A. IL. LAMBETH, JR., President.
GEORGE G. ADAMS, Secretary.
BOLIVAR, TENN, October 2, 1882.
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Ex-Gov. Marks at bolivar.

Special TO the Appeal
BOLIVAR, Tenn, October 4.-Ex-Gov.
Marks, by invitation of the Democracy, addressed
a crowd of 700 people in the courthouse to-day.
The people extended to him warm welcome, and
listened with marked attention to his bitter AZ
raignment of the Republican party and his eu-
iogy OF Gen. Bate and the platform of June 10Th.
The Democracy of Hardeman is working shoulder
to shoulder. and will give Gen. Bate and the entire
ticket rousing majority on the eth of November.
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81. Louis workfngmen,s Ticaet.

ST.. LOUIS, October 2-The Workipgmeu
| in convention called by the Trades Assembly
| have nominated full city ticket, with Peter
Johnson. the well-known bricklayer, at Its head
for sheriff. The Greenback State ticket in
dorsed and full central committee appointed.
, a committee was also appointed to correspond
with labor organizations throughout the State
with view to united and Harmonious action.
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Ladies WISHING a Perfume

That combines novelty, delicacy and rich
ness, fnd Fioreston Cologne entirely salts
! factory.
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YELL0W-FEVER.


BROWNSVILLE. TEX October 2-No new
eAs<s OF yellow fever here to-day, and but one
atath- None in Fort Brown ana none at Point
babel. DIR. Murray has returned from the inspcc-
ION OF the Gordon which he reports to be perfect.
anid there is sickness beyond it.
Lrfel.-Four cases No deaths here from yellow
eyer since saturday The Gordon is perfect No
Eger beFond il. HOsnifal closed
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RIGHrs OF MINERS.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION BY sECRETAR,
TELLER As TO MINERAL LANDS

AN IMPORTANT DECISION BY SECRETARY
TELLER As TO MINERAL LANDS.
WASHINGTON, October 2.-Secretary Teller
to-day rendered decision respecting the
rights of mill owners and residents upon
mineral lands Of the United States TO cut
wood and timber from such lands within the
lines oil mining claims regularly located
and possessed under local laws and customs
and laws of the United States governing the
location of such claims. The secretary
holds the loeaters OF mihins claims, SO long
AS they comply with the law governing their
possession, are invested by Congress OF ex-
elusive right OF possession, and the enjoy
ment OF all surface included within
the lines of their location. This right
amounts TO property capable Of
being enjoyed or transferred, subject to
all the ordinary rules governing the enjoy
ment OF property entirely separable and sep
arate from The fee of the land 1t may cou-
seqently be protected in the courts, and it is
the duly OF the possessor TO care for his own,
d the trespass be attempted TO a stranger.
Having armed the locator with n complete
grant of possession, he alone is concerned for
lis protection, and may undoubtedly maintain
suit to that end, but he can no longer, after
awaiting himself OF the exclusive right,
AK the government to bring action for what
is no trespass except against such individual
rights of possession
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Thursday, Oct. 9Th.
No. 27S Main Street. Memphis.
MASONIC TEMPLE
Benevolent Gift Enterprise.

London Canada.
The Directors of the London Masonic Temple
Company being DESTROYS of clearing off the dcbt
at present upon the building and replenishing the
benevolent fund, have organized GIFT ENTER.
PRISE with the view of accomplishing that OBJ
3ect They have therefore, at the solicitation and
! request OF large number of the members of the
craft in this Jurisdiction decided upon fofiow
| ing plan of operations:
| 100. 900 Tickef win be Offered at s2Each
And one-half the money thus obtained will be
| distrihuted in cash nrizes ancnrdinr To the fol
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The Dead Pawnee.

The Little Rock Democrat announces the
death of the Pawnee. the last of the marriage as
sociations doing business in that city. reporter
of that paper found the victims round the door
elsmoring for what had been promised them, but
there only S00 TO divide ''Where is the chief
Hoskins.' asked the reporter. The secretary an
swered that he thought he WAS in TeXarkana.
Reportar-"Is he not in jail?
s. and TT really don't know" Qaughing).
Reporter-"well, has the Pawnee busted?''
s. and Tt has busted
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Only ZEN Cases I'm Mafaworss,

MATAMoRAs, October All fever cases
u this city are estimated at less than ten. No
deaths occurred to-day. ReliBble Information has
been received here which states that there have
been 800 cases of fever in Monterey since Septem-
Der llth. in Mier the fever is still very had
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IRREeULAE PRAcrIcEs IN rHEIE oProNENrs.

1t would seem as thus considered that the con-
illusions reached by the Convention were entitled
to the sanction and support OF the Republican
party and the appreciation OF the public. Yet il
would be idle to affect not to know that the pub
lie mind is stirred by reports of doings in which
the Conv ention as a body had no part doings of a
quality which no honest and high-minded men
cannot oppose, and will not tamely tolerate. No
one claims, one believes had Il lot or part
tserein, even hint previous suspicion
thereof l scOrn an end to be got by such means.
I will not undertake 20 measure the truth OF ali
these reports; that of one is beyond dispute Nor
will l argue whether not the results reached by
the Convention, or any of the processes toward
them, were affected thereby. The facts are pub
lie, and every one
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-03

NEW YORK, October 2-The National
billiard Association held its fourth annual Con-
vintion to-day. Officers elected: President, James
Hlmer; vice-presidents. H. w. Calender, R. J.
ERnter and A. F. Froescher; treasurer, Christian
Ord; secretary John Creahan; assistant secretary.
william l. Rockbiel. Strenuous efforts will be
made to abolish l-playing for drinks.
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MAY FoEM HIS OWN JUDGMENT.

But there is growing threreout a practical
question, and it is brought to me for an answer
Persons, some holding official relations with the
Republican party, and all of good standing in the
community, have asked me to decline the NOM
ination. They express confidence in me, and
fully aequit me of participation in or knowledge
of that which they hold Will Justify the action
that they desire. The acts conceded or alleged to
have been done upon which they base their re-
quest they also cOncede. were wholly the acts of
others than me. 1 have deliberately and anx
iously considered tie matter, have weighed the
reasons which they present. aud have forecast the
consequences. The matter has wo aspects,
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WARDS

VISITORS returning from abroad, as well
as recent epigrants, will find Ayers Sarsa-
pariiia heiplel in avoiding the hardships oil
sec!imation, bod in removing the boils,
pimpies and eruPions consequent upon sea
bet. lts blood-cleanssae qualities remedy
saeh troables promptly.
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Official Report 10 washington

WASHINGTON, October 2.-NUmber OF vel
iowfever cases at Brownsville since the beginning
* the epidemic. 1900 number of deaths, 100. The
snTgeOn general of the United States Marine Hos
ntai says: 1.-THE expense incurred by the depart
l4ent in maintaining quarantine in Texas in Au-
Erst and September is estimated-At Corpus
hrfssi 5000; at Brownsville, s50Oe. AT Pensacola
acre have been rs cases of yellow-feYer during
ae epidemie: deaths seVentY-siX' -