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Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
A Thawed Owl on q Spree.

Worcester Gazette.
A we'll known place of physical re-
freshment in Concord, N. H., is pre-.
sided over by John Adams, the other
night just as he was shutting up shop,
he discovered q half. frozen owl on the
doorstep, he took the bird in and made
it comfortable. When he retired for
tho night he left the owl perched upon
the safe, to which one of its legs was
fastened with a stout cord, and blink
ing with extreme gratitude and devo-
ton. AS soon as he had gone the owl
bit the cord in two, devoured
every fragment of food on a well.
stocked lunch counter, sampled every
kind of liquor In the saloon, broke all
the bottles and d~ecanters within reach,
and in the morning when the doors
were opened was standing solemnly
behind the bar ready for business.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
STORIES ABOUT ANIMALS
A Winter Rattlesnake.

Butler GA Herald.
Mr.. john Hamilton, sn enterprIsing
young nan Of C%arsonville district, on
the I'd day of this month, killed q
monster rsttlesnake-ten rattles and a
button.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
wild aeese In California.

Dan lfauClscO bAl.
Wild geese are greatly damaging
the grain in the San Joaquin valley.
A man killed sixteen at one shot In
Stanislaus county the other day. Il
Is not safe to eat them, on account Of
the quantity Of poison set out for them
by the farmers.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
A Fight With a wild Hog.


Robert Doddrill, of Brax.on coun.
ty, w. Va, WAS badly hurt a few days
ago by a wild hog, 1t seems Mr.. bod.
drill, with some two or three men
was out hunting wild hogs, and sue.
ceeded in catching a very large one
with their dogs, which they tied, and
Mr.. Doddrill undertook to drive home.
They had gone some distance when
the hog turned and attacked him. In
trying to get out of its reach he fell,
and the hog pitched upon him, cutting
him badly In the leg above the knee,
and it Is thought he ran a very mar.
row escape, as it was all the man could
do to get the beg off him with the
dogs. They had not their guns with
them at the time Of the attack.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
The Champion Wolf Story.

The Champion Wolf Story.
Tu'are (Cal } Times.
A strange story is ~relatodEby some
peraons who reside near LemooIe. 1t
IL vouched for by several persons of
known veracity. 1t relates to tho
foresight and invention manifested by
% large wolf that infests that distrlct.
The parties in question had been miss,
ing poultry for some time. The
defamation had proceeded to that OK.
tent that 1t aroused to activity the de-
fensive faculties of tho poultry owners
While one Of them, n Mr.. Stark Hill,
wal looking ABOUT for some traces OF
the deprodator no came across o duck
that had been raised by W. X. Mass.
meyer. ! head was al that was Wis.,
ible. The body had been buried with
the wings spre5d out, and tho earth
had boon trsmped down. Tho duck
was still alive, although 1t had been
missing Ior three days. 1t is evident
that the wo.f had taken this plan to
supply It's future wants, and had man.
aged to keep the fowl alive 30 that 1t
would not spoil before he should
want it.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29

*Lydia Il. Pinkhsm's Vegetable
Compound ranks first as a curative
agent in all complaints peculiar TO
women.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29

Ner'e s, brain, aud muscles gain
strength and the power af endurance
by Lglng Rrown's Iron 8ittorG.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29

The Boston Pilot says: "The arti-
Gle known as st Jacobs OIL stands
without en- equal"
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29

A permanent restoration of exhaust
ed and WORKOUT functions follow the
use Of Browns Iron Bitterg.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29

Decline OF Man.
Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, I'm
potence, Sexual Debility, cured by
"Wells' Health Renewer." 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
A Wild Cat Stoned to Death

A Wild Cat Stoned to Death.
Richmond Wing.
Abram Keller, of Edinburg, csught
q wild cat In his fox trap In Massanut.
tan Mountain last week. He killed
1t with stones, after being frightened
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
Searching for IA Panther.

The ravages of q panther continue
to be reported through the country
from Douglass, Mesc southwest into
Connecticut. Sp,rtsmcn think they
have discovered tho den of the beast
or beasts. Parties organized for the
hunt have, 30 far, been unsuccessful
in their search for tho animal. The
story comes ftom Now London that
some time since n farmers son named
Stone, living in Oxford, disappeared
and has not been heard from. 1t has
been current that his romans were 70.
Gently found In the woods in a man.
gled condition. They iAdioatod the
work of u wild beast.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-29
by a mate to the captured beast, which
showed fight but afterwards left the
Ecene.
Millions OF Ants

Millions OF Ants.
At' slGa) Banner.
About M mile from the Mayne
p'sce, a largo colony tf anita have
taken possession Of about n acre e
ground and have turned the land into
q perfect pepper-box. There are mil.
lions upon millions of ants seen here
at all times. How long they have in.
habited this place We did not learn.
We shall, at some future time, visit
this place and writo it up.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
Second Dispatch.
-IA AIl

Special TO the Appeal
VIcKsBuRe, November 20.-The dele
gates to the National Cotton Planters
Association are now arriving by every
train and boat, and are registering at the
office of the association as they arrive.
The association is in receipt of telegrams
which announce the coming of delegates
from Texas, Tennessee, Alabama and New
Orleans, including Director-GeneralB Burke
and members ef the Board OF Manage
ment of the Worlds Exposition at New
Orleans. Prominent among the arrivals
to attend tho convention is the Hon. C. b.
Breckinridge, member OF Congress from
the State-at-large from Arkansas. Mr..
Breckenridge has bcen especially en-
gagged in inspecting the govern
ment works on the Mississippi river,
to inform himself personally on the
subject, being warm friend OF the
river. Gen. G. C. waltham, Col. w. A.
Percy and DR.. Bussey, representing the
Eagle and Phoenix Mills, are here. b. S.
Pardee, OF the Boston Herald, and Mr..
Pray, jr., representing the New England
Misunderstanding Company, will arrive to-
morrow. The convention will be called
together at 10 o'clock noon Tomorrow, and
opened with prayer by the Rev. q. \. Mstr
shall. An address OF welcome for this
city will be delivered by EN-Chief-Justice
Simrall, and an address oi welcome Gov iila
State of Mississippi by Gov. Lowry. The
convention has every promise Of success,
and the interest and attendance is larger
tl,,,, N, t{rst avnecfad
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
yICKSBURG, MISS.
| The Convention of the Planters AssO
ciation-NOtes of Preparation.

The Convention of the Planters Assoc
ciation-NOtes of Preparation.
Special to the Appeal.I -
VICKsBuRG, November 20.-The city is
alive to the importance of the great Ma
tional Cotton Planters Association, which
convenes here tomorrow. Much interest
is attached to the presence of the River
Commission. Col. f. @. Morehead re-
turned home yesterday. His presence
adds new life 70 the approaching conven-
ton, as he is the president, and has prob
ably done more than any other man could
do to add interest to this association,
which is doing so much to develop the
neglected agricultural interests of the
South. Few other men have done so
much. The last annual meeting of this
association gave rise TO the great Worlds
Exposition, to be held in New Orleans
next year. And TO Col. Morehead, more
than to any other man, this enterprise is
due. All intelligent-minded people are
astonished and chagrined that the
Auditing Board of the great Worlds
Exposition at New Orleans absolutely
lhitW Oul " iilbiC WlhC biii ti''t Wis
gentleman incurred in responding to a
complimentary serenade TO him as their
representative while in Louisville. This
serenade was given by the exhibitors at
the Southern Exposition, and was intended
as compliment to the New Orleans Ex-
position. During this session of the Plant
ers' Association Capt. G. ID. Bustamante,
of jackson, will exhibit the iridium cot
ton-seed huller and separator, plantation
huller, said to be the best invented for
efficiency and simplicity. This machine
attracted more attention than any eXhib-
tied at the late Mississippi State Fair at
Jackson. t. Albee Smith, of the Delta
Jut1 and Fiber Company, and Capt. w
". Stone, president of that company, are
there and win exhibit a machine for pre-
| pairing jute for market.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
DYERSBURG, TENN.
Probable Double Murder by an Escaped
Convict.

Probable Double Murder by nm Escaped
Convict.
Special u the Appeal.l
DSERsBURG. Tenn, November 20.-A
terrible tragedy, which will probably re-
sub in the death of two well-knowp and
respected citizens of this county, occurred
four miles south of Dyersburg yesterday.
A negro by the name OF Jackson had been
employed by Mr.. M. ]. Sorrel to do some
work. When dinner time came he was
given plate which he did not consider
clean enough, and raised n row about it,
whereupon Mr.. SorrePs son told him his
services were no longer needed Without
sayina-a word, he jerlled osst his pocket
knife, and attacked the young man, in
fiicting probably fatal wounds. The young
mans father seeing the fight, came to his
sons assistance, when the negro turned on
him, and used his knife with deadly
effect, cutting him in number
of places. 1t is thought that
both men will die. The negro
then went to cabin near by, compelled
| the occupant to surrender his gun, and
made good his escape. The entire county
is aroused, and at least fifty men are in
pursuit, who will make quick work of the
murderous scoundrel if he is captured.
Jackson is large black negro and weighs
| about 200 pounds. He was dressed in a
dark suit, with a blue flannel shirt laced
up in front, and had on a cap when last
seen. He is desperate character, and
has served at least one term in the peni-
tentiary. He was employed for a short
time last year by Mr.. Sorrels brother, but
was discharged for insisting on using the
same towel and basin as that in use by
Mr.. Sorrel's family. At last accounts he
had been seen above Newbern, and was
| going in a northerly direction, avoiding
small towns. Officers are requested to be
on the lookout for him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
THE NAVY.
Porter ON the New Steel Cruis
erSEIheir Defects.

WASHINGTON, November 20.-The an
nual report of Admiral Porter is notable
for its criticism of the new armored steel
cruisers designed by the Naval Advisory
Board as being deficient in canvass, and so
constructed as not to work under sail.
This, in time, may be a fatal defect, as all
coaling stations would be closed against
us, and in time of peace naval vessels
should cruise under sail Tor tile ssrke of
-oounOmy.- rfrU admiral believes in the
immediate construction of large number
of swift vessels, with powerful guns, and
thinks we could build twenty large ships
in two years. Prompt attention to the lake
defenses he considers OF prime importance,
and sees no reason why we should not
commence to build on the lake shore, two
OF the heaviest ironclads with powerful
guns and great speed. Upon this subject
the admiral says 'there is every facility
for constructing such vessels on Lake Erie,
and one such ship stationed near Buffalo
could, in case OF threatened hostilities,
drop down to the mouth of the Welland
canal and demolish the entrance to The
docks, ETC., rendering the work useless for
military or naval purposes. Even should
a vessel succeed in passing the canal, she
would be Immediately destroyed. Iwould
recommend that one of the proposed iron
clads be built on Lake Ontario and kept
| in the stocks ready for touching in case Of
| necessity"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
MEMPHIS. TENN. WEDNESDAY,. NOVEMBER al 1858
ESTA 1910.
railroad Prominent attorneys here agree

railroad. Prominent attorneys here agree
with him in this opinion.
j. ]. Miles, your popular druggist, is
here to attend the marriage of his sister,
Miss Eliza, to S. Q. Klein, who has been
identified with the government work here
for several years past.
The habeas corpus case of Frank f.
Stark, charged with the murder of ID. r.
Allen, at the theater last Wednesday
night, was concluded to-day by Judge
Cowan deciding it to be a case of man.
slaughter, and fixing Stark's bail at $1,000.
III default of bail the prisoner was COM
mitted to Jail. 1t is said Stark will be
enabled to give the required bail in few
days. The decision created great deal
of surprise.on the streets, as most people
looked upon the matter as case of muir
der e.h
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

simply stated, the Texas agent did not
collect enough to go round He did col
lect enough, and more than enough, as
Mr.. Goodyear admitted to me. Ii there
had been twenty cents or any other
amount justly due, would have paid it,
but protest against railroads exercising
the privilege OF requiring double pay
ments, their usual charges being high
enough.
l am satisfied from your usual fair deal
ing that you did not intend to place me in
a false attitude before the community, and
will give this correction a place in your
paper. l did not sue for twenty cents, but
for the piano. Very respectfully,
November l9, 1888. ISAAC MORRISON.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

Mn. SCuoENHoF, in his excellent treatise
on the obstructive Influence of the
Tariff upon Manufactures and Com
merce," furnishes very valuable table
which shows whence Canada, Great
Britain, Germany, France and the Neither.
lands got their revenue in 1882: FraIce,
whose revenue of S5lO,O00,000is is the great
est Of all, raises 5000 900 frorI customs.
$50 0tSl 600 from excise, SlIGs0O0,eO0 from
STAMPS, Ssn0,O00,0O0 frc-d direct taxes
Great Britain c,nmes ext with Si2o,OoO,-
600. $50. .OOO. 900 be.dl: customs, Sl35, ,0oo,o ,oOC
excise, S6O,OOe, 90 stamps, SSoOooOoo in
come tax, SI3, 900, 600 postal and telegraph
the United States raises SS52, ,0O0,OoO
SI95, 900. 900 of il from customs, Sl30,0OO,
900 from excise; the German empire has
an income of Sl4i,0OO.000, Si6,0o0,00(
from customs, SSs,O0O,000 from excise
SD, ,0O0, 200 contributions of States. This
is instructive, as showing that generally
where there is enlightened and economic
management the customs dues are smallest
and especially in countries where manu-
factures are the principal industries, rs in
France.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
HELENA, ARK.
An Ovation 10 Fred. Warde-y AetO
Caned-t;eneral News

Special to the Appeal.l
HELENA, November 20.-Fred Warde
concluded two nights engagement here
tonight as "Antony" in Julius Casar. The
occasion was an ovation to himself and
company, Mr.. Warde being presented
with an elegant gold-headed cane.
Inclement weather is besieging the REM
nant of cotton in the fields. Mer-
chants are getting blue, and everybody is
hoping and holding for higher prices.
The semi-annual grand jury for this
county was impaneled here yesterday. By
easy gradations this indispensable institu-
ton has grown from a jury OF inquiry
in this country to an imposing body of
correction.
The Mobile and Northwestern road has
received some splendid additions to its
rolling-stock, and is now a strong feeder
to the commercial interests OF Helena.
Political disafection is breeding in the
only party of Eastern Arkansas, and st.
Francis, Lee, Lonoke and Phillips copp-
ties are threatened with slaughter in the
camp when the approaching campaign is
fully inaugurated.
1t is claimed and urged that the Mid
land road, now limited post unto itself
of forty-eight miles i'll extent, must short
ly be absorbed by the Paramore road,
Shus insuring Helena competing lines OF
railway that will encourage and sustain
substantial enterprise.
Experts say the viii Kyle can be
raised, but at an expense closely approxi-
mating her first cost.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

Ar the recent convention of scientists,
at New Haven, Conn, Prof. Alexander
Graham Bell, referring to deaf m utes,
said: 1--WE are now getting children in our
institutions whose grand fathers were deaf
mutes like themselves. A little over eighty
two per cent OF deaf mutes marry deaf
mutes, but the statistics do not show
whether these marriages are between con-
genitally deaf mutes OF -, ,l72 deaf mutes
reported in the census of 1850, about half
were congenitally deaf The speaker gave
some facts in connection with the Ameri-
can Asylum at Hartford At first the
children were of percentages where only
one parent was deaf. For ten or fifteen
wears deaI mutes were afraid of marrying
deaf mutes for fear OF transmitting deaf
ness to their offspring but as the children
graduated this fear gradually subsidized
when they found that deaf mu tes could
marry and not be sure that their ch ildrer
would be deaf.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
HUNTSVILLE, ALA.
stock holders Meeting of the Memphis
and Charleston Railroad.

Stockholders Meeting of the Memphis
and Charleston Railroad.
Special to the Appeal
HUNTSVILLE, Ala, November 20.-The
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Memphis and Charleston road, presided
over by Addison White, of Alabama, was
held to-day. A large majority OF the stock
was represented. Power was given the
directors to place bond sufficient to re-
tire the floating debt and to raise funds TO
better equip the road, as its business is in
excess of its present capacity. The float
ing debt has largely decreased. No action
was taken on the lease. The following
directors were elected; Calvin 5. Bryce,
Geo. +. Baker, Jere Baxter, Fred A. Brown,
Napoleon Hill, f. ii. Il. Lyman, o. A,
Lochrane, Jno. +. Martin, Geo. |. Seney,
Samuel Shethar, Samuel Thomas, Addison
White and A. Woodruff. II is thought all
the old officers will be reelected when
the directors meet in New York:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

TUE New York World of Sunday OBJ
serves that "it is not pleasant to learn that
a lady, while walking ON Fifth avenue at
3 o'clock in the afternoon, is stopped at
Twenty street by a ruilian, who,
with knife pointed at her heart, robs her
of her purse and her handkerchief. There
is some satisfaction in the sequel-not a
very common one, by the bye-of the ar
rest OF the highwayman. But citizens
who have wives, daughters, mothers or
sisters, will not derive much consolation
even from this" Where was the detec-
tive of the Ecnpg Post when this oc-
Cured? That gentleman has 81 eve iar
all the outrages comRitted at the South,
why did -he not detect this crime right
under his nose? II is the old story OF the
beam and the mote over again.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

THE littleness OF the directory of the
great Worlds Fair in refusing TO pay a
wine bill incurred by the general manager,
Col. Morehead, while I'm the performance
of his duties as such, has been very gener-
ally condemned by the press. II Col.
Morehead was a registering, hail-fellow-
well-met sort of person, more intent on
good living and his own glory than the
success OF the New Orleans Fair, the di-
rectors would be quite excusable in reject
ing the bill in toto and refusing to pay it.
But the truth 10. he is a plain, practical
business man, who Is characterized by as
much push and energy as any other in the
country, and regards the serenade which
occasioned the wine drinking as q
mere incident OF his labor in bringing tho
Fair into notoriety. OF course, he will de-
cline the $50 voted by the directors to pay
his bill of $50, and hereafter will be care
full as 10 his expenditures or bear them
out Of his own pocket. He cannot permit
himself TO be twice made the medium oi
an exhibition OF meanness and littieness
that is really contemplate, when measured
by the possible outcome in dollars and
cents Of the great exhibition at New Or
leans next year.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

"GATH" tells that Mr.. Cohen, the attor-
ney who went home TO California last
week, says Mr.. Huntington is worth $50, :
100000 and wants no more railroads. The
loss Of his wife, like the recent loss of Mr..
John w. CARROTS wife, is an irreplaceable
one in the brambly paths of old age. Mr..
Garrett leaned much upon his wife; his
domestic life was tender Riches cannot
replace those dear old wives who have
grown so deeply into the tree that the eye
can hardly see the graft.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
X C. Graves
Items.

The train was at Fort Scott at $50
o'clock pm. yesterday.
There are twenty-three cities and towns
represented in the excursion to arrive this
evening
The people are thoroughly representa-
tive-grain, four-mills, meat-packing live
stock, lumber, iron, steel, manufacturing
banking, railway officials, the bench and
bar, members of Congress, capitalists, i'm
porters, wholesale dealers in dealers in
dry goods, groceries, hardware, boots
shoes, etc.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Kansas City says: ga party of 100 bust
ness men of this city left this afternoon
on an excursion to Memphis, as guests
OF the Kansas City, Springfield and Mem
phis road. The number will be aug
mented at Fort Scott and Springfield by
two trains OF six Pullman coaches. They
will return Saturday"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21
WEDDING.


Mr.. John T. Moss was quietly married
to Miss Hattie Hilliard at O'Clock last
evening, at the residence of the brides
parents, on Jones avenue, the Rev. r. III
Mahon, of the Central Methodist church,
officiating. The presents were numerous
and beautiful, including n handsome sill.
yer service, presented by Messrs. J. Nj
Greer, A. J. Vaughn, G. p. NJ. Turner, w
d. Cannon, G. Weatherford, J. S. McKeon
c. NJ. Mason, S. ID. Weakley, r. S. Capers
w. S. Pope, G. l.. Pullen, II. b. Cullen, j
+. Hunter and NJ. II. Patterson. The
groom is an energetic young lawyer, en-.
joys the confidence and respect of his pro-
fessional brethren, and has a host of warm
personal friends who will wish him hap
piness and prosperity. The bride is 8
lovely and highly cultured young lady
charming in manner, and possesses all o.
those rare graces which adorn her sex
Mr.. and Mrs. Moss left after the ceremony
for a short Eastern trip.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

ADVERTISERS will do well to bear in
mind the mammoth edition of the APPEAL
20 be published tomorrow. 1t will con-
sist of six pages of sixty columns, and
will contain great deal OF matter peril
nent to the Kansas City, Springfield and
Memphis railroad and the progress OF
Memphis, and an unusually large edition
will be published. In order TO facilitate
us in getting TO press at the usual hour to
meet the demands OF an increasing circu-
lation, advertisers will add to their favors
by sending in their advertisements early.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-21

Mr.. Eayette Pemberton, of Henderson, Ky.,
had n little girl whose leg was drawn nearly
double, and did not walk for four year, DR..
MilhH cured her entirely in two mnuths-