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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11
A BLOODLESS DUEL.
A Hostile Meeting Near New Orleans,
Wherein Shets were Exchanged,
but Nobody Hurt.
Arkansas Train.Robbers on Trial-The
Tewksbury InTestigation-Fire-
Bugs at Pittsburg.
Special 10 the Appeal

Special TO the Appeal
LITTLE Rock, May 1O.-Tne trial al
Clarksviile of the train.robbers who muir.
dered Conductor John Cain at Mulberry, Oh
the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad, j,
progressing very rapidly. Herndon has
already been convicted of murder in the first
degree. Argument in the case of Jim and
George johnson is in progress this even.
Ing, and the case will probably be submitted
to the jury before morning. The charge Of
Judge Cunningham to the jury will be the
same as in the case of Herndon. The people
entertain no doubt OF a similar result.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11
Jere Dunn'a Trial.

CHICAGO, May 10.-In the trial of Jere
Dunn for the murder of the pugilist Elliott,
Judge Sidney Smith, presiding, peremptorily
adjourned court this morning until o'clock
assigning no cause. The afternoon papers
will say it was lesraed that man named
Hardy, ca the Jury, is a sporting CD aracter
aud isioDged TO eoterie with which Dunn
mingled
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11
Catholic knights of America.

ST. LOUIS, May 1O.-The third days SEES
sion of the fourth biennial convention CT
the Catholic Knights of America lasted I'M
Ill 2 o'clock this afternoon. The convention
was occupied in recsivipg reports OF the va
rious committees, which were discussed al
length. Ths Finance Committees report
showed claims on the widows and orphans
benefit fund paid were s350043 20. 1t wise
recommended that au alteration be made in
the manner of keeping the secretary and
treasurer's accounts. A balance of $1,000 is
due the Supreme Council by branch councils,
and il was recommended that in future sup.
plies be furnished for cash. Adjourned till
to morrow
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

GALVESTON, May 10.-The Nesus's Laredo
special says that on Warrck's farm two
Mexicau4 killed themselves with the same
knife. One stabbed the other in the region
of the heart, leaving the knife sticking in
the wound, when the other quickly drew the
knife from his own breast and stabbed his
antagonist
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

DETROIT, May I0.-Tbe bank of Townsend
North, at Vassar, was burglarizsd last night.
The safe wac blown open and $4,000 in specie
taken. The thieves were frightened away
before they could open another drawer con-
tanning $4,000 in currency. Frank L. Fales,
who rooms over the bank, was held under a
revolver while the robbery was perpetrated.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11
Progressing QaietIy.

HARRoDsURG, KY, May 10.-The trial Of
Thompson is progressing quietly. Three
witnesses were examined as to the facts of
the killing. 1t is thought that the trial will
last ten days. There is great excitement
and apprehension OF difficulty.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

PITTsBURG. May Toward McConkey
was executed here this morning, in the yard
attached to the county jail, for the murder o.
George A. Mcclure in Dead Mans Hollow
near McKeesport, Pa, ON the night OF Au
gust 1881
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

E.*"A FAIR outside is but poor substitute
for inward worth" Good health inwsrdly,
Of the bowels, liver and kidneys, is sure to
secure a fair outside, the glow Of health on
the cheek and vigor in the frame. For this,
use Kidney Wort and nothing else.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11
Horsford's Acid Phosphate
ovERwoRKED NERVOUS SYSTEM

Dr.. Edward L. Duer, Philadelphis, says:
81 have used ii for several years, considering
1t valuable in oyerworked nervous systems,
and in the exhausted condition following
protracted feYers-"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.-Dr. ]. c. Risdler
says: "Persons who use Browns Iron Bitters
always speak well Of it. 1t Is good medi-
cine.o
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

OTTUMwA, IA.-Dr. J. n. Armstrong says:
81 have used Browns Iron Bitters in my
family, and recommend its use to others"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

SARAH BEBEHARpr has been getting her
life insured in favor of her SON maurice Th<
managers of the insurance company. the Ere
says, having heard so much of the fragile eondf
ton OF the actress, insisted upon having the sep
arate opinions of as many as fve medical men
Each gave in his conviction that Nine. Bernhardt
was in the enjoyment of perfect health, and pos
seSsed, moreover, remarkable physical strength.
From an examination made after the great final
poisoning scene in Fedora when the pulse of NJ
Berton went up to 127 pulsations to the minute
Nine. Bernhardt was found to be comparatively
calm, hers registering most regularly only seventy
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11
THE ownerahip of Nae Booth The

The ownership of the Booth Theater
property is to be decided by suit ia court
oliver and Cakes Ames have given James D. Fish
the title to the property and now comes ]. Angus
tus Page and alleges that in May 1882 he made an
offer of purchase for $3.50 000, which accepted
by the Ameses in writing, and in February last
he asked Fish 70 unite with him in the purchase,
vance s75 600 caih. Then the complainant alleges
that Fish secretly negotiated the sale to himself
thus ''ffeeZing OUT the original purchaser. He
asks the Supreme Court to set aside the sale to
Fish and compel the Messrs. Ames TO carry out
their original agreement
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11
MRS. ALFRED Maddox has made her ap-

dV-
pearance at Gaiety matinee as Lady Clancarty ~
She is says London Truth 1.-The living image of the
late Miss Nelson, excepting that her hair is farer
The play of CldncdTfg is well known and think
she would have cone better to have made her debut
in part lets heavy than that of its heroine. Fer
a de6U1GHte she acted it well; but she would have
appeared to much greater advantage had she
chosen an fngeEue part, for this would have better
suited her style OF acting. In the lighter scenes
she was very successful; but she failed wherever
she had to portray strong tragic emotions. Her
voice at present is uncultivated. Like most de-
butdntes she does not know how TO manage it. She
moves gracefully, and would, am sure in light
comedy be valuable accession to the stage"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

VIM. F. Mills, the well-known pianist,
died in New York on Monday last after q brief
illness. He was bonn in Cirencsster, Gloucester
shire, England, in 1856. His father, John William
Mills, was a celebrated English oTganist. His
brother s. B. Mills is well-known to all lovers OF
music in New York. William F. was organise in
the Hereford cathedral prior TO his coming TO New
York in 1870. He was brilliant pianist and an
excellent teacher. and always willing 10 give his
time and services TO any deserving object. The
funeral took place from the church of the Trans
fguratiOn on Tuesday at noon, and the interment
was in the Lutheran Cemetery, on Long Island
The attendance was very large, and embraced
many of the leading professionals of New York
Mr.. Mills was very much beloved.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11


snobdom over the fact that the company of the
Folies DTamatiques formerly Novelty will CON
tain among its members the blue blooded names
of Roger Molyneux, brother to Lord SETON: Blum
dell of Biundell Sands, Liverpool; Miss FaTquhar,
a daughter of Lord MoleswoIth's and Miss Hes
tor The real wonder is not that such number
of scions of the aristOcracy should go on TO the
stage, but that there should be the requisite
amount of combined pluck and intellect to war
rant it,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11

DIChENSS literary euccesses 5oon Indpced
him to abandon his intention of going upon the
stage; as he said, he now did not want money,
and he had never thought of the stage but as a
means of getting it," Yet he could not but bear
in mind long afterward how near he had once
been to another sort of life" Nor could he ever
relinqush his old fondness for the actors art; for
he scarcely did himself justice when he spoke OF
the stage as being TO him but a means of getting
money. He obtained great applause as an amateur
actor, and he became famous as public reader of
his own books; his readings, in truth, closely
sembltng acting, or suggesting rather the readings
of an actor than OF an author.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-11


led off with benefit for the Bartholdi statute De-
destal fund on Wednesday, TO be followed by some
of the other theaters. The millionaires who could
settle the matter at once still decline to send in
their checks but it is possible the matter may be
brought up and disposed of in the Chamber of
Commerce banquet next week, when good many
mil linnair2 merchanIs will he som hlHd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18

At meeting of the Executive Committee on the
centennial celebration Of the evacuation by the
British of the city OF NewYOrk, at the hall OF the
Chamber OF Commerce yesterday, the president,
Alderman John COchTane, and the secretary, john
Austin Stevens, were the only members present.
Mr. Stevens stated that he had written to Governor
Cleveland TO secure his presence on Novem Ger 20
to review the troops taking part III the military
parade. The Adjutant-Grncral, he stated, had re-
Pile that the Governor was as yet unable to state
whether he could be present or not " wish You
would say" Mr. Stevens requested of the reporters
THAT everything now hinges on the acton OF the
Governor, and we hope for early reply from him.
II Governor Cleveland signifies Ills ability to be
present, then the Governors OF other
States will be invited. and all our
arrangements can be made accordingl5.
As he evacuation was military one the ccleUGa-
ton should be of that nature The military pardde
will Oo the man feature Of the OCCASION The line
OF march will be that of WashlngtOn's troops. from
the head of the Bowery, down the Bowery, through
Pear-st. TO Broadway, thence up Broadway 10
where the BOreel BuI ding now stands. The Cham
Der OF Commerce viii give dinner, and on the
following evening the Historical Society will have
one There will be numerous private dinners be-
sides. 1t Is expected that the fall parade oil the
militia, which occurs usually III October will be
postponed until November rs, so that 1t may fall
on that holiday, and thus render an extra parade
unnecessaFV.O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
HIDING IN A CONFESSIONAL.

Sheriff Cox. of Passaic Comfy. n. j.. yesterday
took TO the State Prison at Trenton, a Young des-
perado named James Morrissey, who about three
months ago sentenced at Paterson to one year
in the PRISON for robbing store. but who escaped
from the constable while the latter was taking INN
10 Jail from the courtroom Since his escape officers
had looked for HIM without success until Sunday.
when Police Officers McGirr and Magee arrested
him on the track of the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western Railroad near West Paterson. The officers
were disguised AS tramps While they were walk
ing along he canal they saw MoTrlssey saunterng
toward them along the track. They continued on a
leisurelv walk and when they came up TO the an
suspecting fugitive suddenly seized him. " by -.
Matt" said the astonished prisoner to Officer
McCsirr, eff Pd known 1t was you, you'd never have
got me. Give me two yards start now and III get
away yer." The officers however, were unreason-
able enough TO decline this offer OF a race. Nor
rissey then told them of bis escape After breaking
away from the constable and disappearing in the
shrubbcry of Colts Hill he had doubled ON lis puT-
suers and slipped into ST. Johns Catholic Church
ami hid himself In a confess iOnal. When the coast
was clear he emerged from the sanctuary and
reached the suburbs without molesatiOn. He came
TO this city and remained most OF the time until
few DAYS ago. when he began to revisit his old
haunts about Paterson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
Il JE VEL or n SERVANT.
Fron TeIas Aininas.


A gentleman III Austin has a new servant
ana the other he und rtOOk coach him regard
certain creditors who invariably bounded him tho first
OF each mODtn WITH aggravatD bills
" Now" said he 10 his servant, "if should call
Tor me to-day, YOU tell hin I'm not at home"
"Yi-, spT." replied the man.
Fearing misunderstanding in some way, he again
said:
Vow, Pat, what will you tell the man when he
callsP
IN him | am not al home sor."
INC, 10, bOckhead tell Inn that l. myself am not at
All roight sor."
Now, wnat VIII You say to him I"
" l. mysilf, am home"
" Pshaw Tell him your boss IL not In Understand
that, dOnkcyi Now. what will YOU say r.
" Your boss Is MOI In. Understand that donkey ."
"Fooll That's not right Say 10 him, Il am OUT Can
you do that 7"
Yis, sOr"
We'll, iet's hear you"
al am out"
"ThUnderationi Can't you understand Tell him your
master Is out. Now, what win you sayi"
" Your master Is out"
mo, don't say anything of the kind Won ignora-
mus lei the man that have left the nouse"
certainly, III Ill hn That have eft house. but
he won't be1Ve me when he sees 1ne IN the house
wakf"
Thin he'll think am a-lying, sor."
GLOW sOf"
why, whin tell him have gone out for a walk
"Gteat Poupharl You are the stupidest fool ever
knew. See here, don't want any OF the people
that will call today. ana ! them to tand
that there's no use OF them calling. they won't lind
at nome. Can you give them an ambiguous answer IN
your own wordsF
II IL ambi. uOu6 answer2 should cav could IL
yen list lave IL 10 me-"
"Wcl, what will you saYin
"Pl say, when they me II you in: 'Yls, the
boss In, bus he has committed gamy an gone OF
him Tor the anDggty yez III niycr the color ay his
HAIR again Thapl fetch EN-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
Az UNACCOUNIABLE SUICIDE.

paleuts At No. ZJS West One huudTrd-aud twenty
cighil-st., committed suicide Yesterday morning
He had been out with some ifieudS VINO were about
ia leave the city on SUNDAY evening. and returned
10 hs home shortly after midnight lie was heard
to 20 to hs r. IN. and moment after
a shot was fired. When ms parents reached hln
he was ALREADY drad. They cannot account Tor his
action H. was "a young man OF good habits and
only twenty zone years oid. For the lat tw wears
he has been clrINuyed as clerk by The firm OF
Schultz q Rgdsgabcr. ut William-st and Exchange
place. iiIs employers regarded HIM highly aud
nothing ~ his bushes, affairs could have lei 10 the
deed. he only explanation oil RED Is that he
grew low-,piritcd lr IN fear that he had heart
disease. he bullet, winch wds of small caiihre,
entered the lower portion OF the heart causing
instant death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
OUTRAGEOUS ASSAULT ON A WOMAN.

A wci-dTessed young woman. who gave her name
as Mary DaslOn aud VINO SAID sue lived IN Twenty
niuth-st.. New.YOrk, was found bv Officer REYNOLDS
at O'Clock yesterday morning III vacant lot az
Erie ana Fifteenth SITS. jersey CITY. She CRYING
bitterly and between her sObs she told the
officer that she had been visiting friends
in this city, As midnight she started
for hone, and while walking through
F1lieent-si. she was accosted nv Young man who
dragged her into the lot, aud assauitiug her
robbed her of 81 in money and gold finger ring.
After his departure Jour other men appeared AID
assaulted hcT. The woman was taken 10 the Grove
street Police Station aud officers were sent out TO
look for her assaIldnts. John sullivan aud Dennis
Grlien. Two notorious young ruiliAne, were taken
INTO custody and were fully identified by Miss
DastOn. They are held for examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
WHAT DIR. J. R. PAXTON SAW IN EUROPE

Among the arrivals by the Seryia Yesterday was
the Rev. d. John X. Paxton, of the West Pr"sbv-
terrain Church, who returning from tTip TO
England and the ointment wi the ruddy bronze
of travel on his check and "A heathlul elasticity IN
BIS step. I'VE have passed glorious
summer" said he a few hours later. " And we had
an American greeting out on mid-Occan. touch OF
a Western cyclone that lasted two days ana s,rt a
good many to their cabins. ! am something Of a
sailor and managed to keep my feet and my stom-
ach and TO ENJOY II ali hugely"
WHAT was your course through the Continent y
"The regular route pretty much; down the Rhine
through Germany and SwIiZ rland. American are
well known and always greeted there. II IS tuc
common EXPRESSION have a brother and cousin
in America want to 20 there too The armies
Cypress the poor man and Inc wants TO get away.
saw and took good deal OF interest III the oldIcfs.
In England | saw a review OF the militia but
they did not take nv eye-StOut, hearty-Ooklng
fellows, bar awkward and cOuntry-lO0kIng sol
diers The French are little bits of fellows with
short baggy trousers. IdOu't wonder the Germans
beat them But the Germans They are The finest sol
diers since Caesars LeglOn-tall swinging. hand
some fellows, with broad shoulders. padded out II
they haven't the shoulders. In Cologne ! saw
n squadron OF the Heavy CuIra-siers, 300 OF
them mounted "A brass band IN front, ESQ mounted
on coal-black chargerS. haven't seen sucI "A sight
since our Union Army I,ban led"
" You must be soldier as well as sailor, Or.
Paxton 7"
"Iwas. | went INTO the army private and came
out captain after some service"
" is your church IN read ness for services now r.
Eyes; there changes made IN u this
season. Last year were busy with chapel.
but do not suppose we will do anything moro Tor
the present church or purchase site Tor "a new
huidIup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
MORE THAN ITS SHARE or THE TAX.

The Tax Commission ~ complain that this city ~
subjected TO an injustice M the matter OF taxation.
Ine estimated yaine of real and personal property
in this city il 81 2I0. - ,2JN, including T%IlJ2,-
900 for personal property Of computations which paw
taxes directly % the state. The Board ~ Aldermen
fixes two tax rates. OF - - per 100 Tor city
purposes and of = o3 per eluO Tor tie personal
property nf corporations who pay Their proportion
of the state taxes To the state Treasurer. The lax
COMMISSION give the corporations credit Tor the
difference between the TWO amounts IL ~ alleged
tina; the state Board of Equalization takes 10
motto, OF the fact tnat 81 1872 500 has paid taxes
10 tho state hut takes the whole amount OF tue
Iaxabie property as the basis of equalization on The
amount To be pad by the various conntl"s IN ms
Wv the comfy of New-Ynrk pays 5000 600 more
state taxes than II should paw. The Tax Commls-
SION has employed counsel to bring ihts matter 10
the attention of tho Board Of Equalization and en-
dcayor TO have the corr elton made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Departure Of Republican delegates for State Conven
tlon at Richheld Springs. 49,.
The Rev X. Heller Newton's testimony before Senate
Subcommittee. ~
Coney Island Jockey Club at Sheepshead Bay.
Reoppnirg the University OF the City OF New-1orK.
Further argument by ex-senator COnkng in Missouri
Pacific Raj road suit. ,,,-,- -.
Coroners quest on Long Island Railroad collision az
Hunters Point 49,
HOyt will contest before surrogate Rolllns w..
RECEPTION to Thomas Kinsca In Mansion HOUSE,
Brooklyn -, .. - po,o
Cleveland-New York League baseball match on foo
Grounds.
Lacrosse match in Washing on Park. Brooklynr
Meeting or Constitution Club at No Il west twenty
Soy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
MIR. sHUPE's LArn>l ENTERPRISE.

"F,rher Columbia" VINO advertised the opening
of an anti-monopoly telegram tino between New
York and Chicago (meSsag To be taken ut 20 cents
for ten wordD was Ident tied yesterday rs Walter
H. Shupe, formerly proprietor OF a Green DICK
newspaper winch was so soon done for that 1t
wonnrred what il was begun for. Mr. Shupc hired
Room at NJ. 252 Broadway on SATURDAY. and
Yesterday mornng he had several persons there " no
profc>sed their willugnc'S clerks or the anti
MONOPOLY line. to take messages Tor TRANSMISSION
10 ChIca upon ne payment OF ten cents the rest
OF the rate being col ectiDlc AZ the place OF delivery
Mr. Shupe refused 10 talk about his sch me, but
said that ne would tell every hing about It to-day.
If Is understood that Mr. >huDe intended 10 send
anv IN, ssages he received over some established
telegraph line. Late IN the afternoon the Doy
Ell ployrd to carry mess yes from No 252 Broadway
to Some other plac- OF business SAID he mad not been
worn out with ms work. GA the lOp door OF the
HEADQUARTERS of RAT lrT OunbiTs' new t'legr tph
line several rsols were busy folding ana prep. ring
for maiiiug cop les Oi now journal that Air shape
hopes TO publish IN the interest o. an antlmon"p"IY
l5u Ter boomp The hrst uumhcr OF the paper,
decorated on ifs first page with cut OF the Coy
ernor at Massachusetts,, was issued last saturday.
he results of the experiment IN telcrraphv OF Mr..
Snupc are to BE- announced ia the second Impression
of the .ect-lt II apOettS
Telegraph men know nothing of Mr.. Shup's
anu sing enterprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 49, 1883.

of her home to empty pail of boiling water into
the yaId. Her eght-year-Old son came around tho
corner of the house at the instant and we'd tho
contents of the pail on his BODY and legs which
were so badly scaded that il is feared he will die.
Mrs, Hyer Is almost crazy with grief
HoBoKEN-The high school which is connected
with the Stevens archaeological Institute was
opened yesterday for the winter term with sixty
pupils. 1t is under the care of the Rev. Mr. w all
with five assistant teachers. 1t was established
some years ago because many of the youths who
wished to enfer the Stevens Institute were unable
TO pass the preliminary examination being deficient
especially IN mathematics. The pupils are from all
parts OF the Union.
LONG ISLAND
LONG ISLAND CITY.-Mayor Petry is preparing
to issue bonds under an act of the State Leglsla-
ture passed at the session of 1882 and 1888 10 pay
off he floating ebtedness of the city, amounting
to about $3.50. 600. .Peremptory notices were
served yesterday by Detective L. !. Mcdonald
upon the following firms to abate the nulsahces
existing at their factories: Frederick Hefener. at
Biissville; John Kehoe, at Bllssvlle. and j.
Barnett and Henry Berau, at Furman's Island, in
the village of Maspeth, Newtown
WESrCHESTER COUNTY.
TARRYTowN.-The Republicans of the LIST
Assembly District of Westchester County, com
pnsing the towns of Greenburg Mount Pleasan,
and Yonkers, have elected the following delegates
to represent the district in the State aud Judiciary
Convention In State COMMUNICATIONS
Th mpsOn. William b. Davidson and ID. ID. Earle;
in Judiciary COnven tlon--Stephen Thayer, E. l.
Loyatt and William G. kellogg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-18
WOMEN SUFFERING FROM THE STRIKE.

About iitcen of the women operators who were
not taken back by the Western Uuion Telegraph
Company after the recent strike, and who have not
succeeds in obtaining o her work met yesterday
afternoon at Clarendon Hall. where Thomas
O'RIclly. the treasurer Of he fund which has been
contributed for their support. PAID them each a
small sum of money. Mr. Okelly reports that
nearly II 600 has been contributed, principally by
operators who at work and by rades unions
The amount is insufficient TO meet the absolute
wants of the women. and some of them speak very
GespOndently Of the outlook.