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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
THE COUNTRY DIsGRiCED
Nv Secretary Chandler. who Deliberate
~ Insults Matthew Arnold at Lee

~ ttt ~ LEG
Iure.
special of the 18th saws: Matthew
Arnold lectured here this evening. He
was probably the most surprised man in
Washington before the affair was over. An
immense audience was assembled to greet
him. 1t had been arranged that Speaker
Carlisle should introduce him, but Mt the
last moment he sent his regrets, saying
that his difficulty in fixing the committees
precluded his attendance.
Secretary Chandler was, therefore, asked
to take his place. He, Commissioner Lor-
ing, William Walter Phelps and Edward
Everett Hale sat on the platform with Mr..
Arnold. He delivered his lecture entitled
Science and Literature" After its close
Secretary Chandler stepped to the front
and said:
"rellow-citizens, we have heard most
interesting discussion of the question, but
Mr.. Arnold has presented only one side of
the question. think the audience would
like TO hear something of the other side.
! see poets, artists, politicians and authors
here, but no scientists. But on the plat
form we have DIR. Hale, whose science has
been mostly as an author and poet, and
Commissioner Loring, whose researches
have been chiefly in agricultural direc-
tions. and Mr. Phelps, of New Jersey, a
sublime statesman. ! will call on them"
BY this time the gentlemen on the stage
were in distressed condition and the
spectators in state of bewilderment.
''Dr. Hale" announced the Secretary.
Mr.. Hale came to the front. He hesi-
tatingly said: The subject has been so
well discussed that can add nothing, ex-
cept TO express my thanks to the lecturer"
Then Mr. Hale sat down.
Now, DIR. Loring," said Mr.. Chandler
DR.. Loring extricated himself from the
dilemma handsomely. 81 feel under great
obligations to Mr.. Arnold" he began,
and have certainly nothing to add. l
simply desire to shake hands with Mr..
Arnold" With that he stepped forward
and shook hands with the lecturer. who
stood in an amazed condition watching
what would come next, and apparently at
n loss to understand what this strange de-
monstration could mean.
Snow, MIR. Phelps" was the next intro
.duction; and Mr.. Phelps, looking as il he
was in state of mind. advanced slowly to
the front % the platform. lie evidently
did not appreciate the delicacy of coming
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
Crop Report for necember.

Herewith is submitted supplement to
the regular monthly crop reports which
our correspondents throughout the Mem
phis District, embracing West Tennessee,
North Mississippi, North Arkansas and
North Alabama, enable us TO make during
the past six months. This extra report is
made in accordance with the desire of a
majority Of those who have furnished us
with reliable information concerning the
condition Of the cotton crop in the past,
and who have voluntarily contributed val
Hable information OF recent events, the
Importance OF which jusiiiies us, we think,
IN giving publicity 10 the same. Notwith-
standing the unprecedented large receipts
up to date at this point all our letters fully
confirm the estimate made in our Oc-
tober report that the yield in this
district as compared with last year
will show decrease OF twenty
tive per cent. Our correspondents report
picking virtually ended save in tho bot
t1ms, where about ten per cent Of the cot
ton yet remains in the fields, but it is be-
sng rapidly harvested, and before the
Christmas holidays are ended will have
been gathered. The phenomenally favor
able season Tor picking the crop this wear,
taken together with the early maturing OF
the same and the facilities which have
been afforded for marketing the crop, ex-
pldllS inc nc1Ny receipts WnlCn nave Deen
recorded not only at Memphis but
throughout the cotton-growing belt of the
United States. From all over the Mem
phis District latest reports indicate that
ghcre will be q great falling off in receipts
after the 9th instant. The decreased
yield, as compared with last year, will then
become apparent, and better mar
ket can therefore be reasonably expect
ed. This years crop has been
marketed more freely than any pre-
Vious year, and stocks at small towns
along the line OF the several railroads lead
ing into Memphis and in the interior and
on plantations, rs reported to us by our
correspondents fully corrobOrates the esti-
7Hates heretofore given. The receipts at
Memphis up to last night aggregated in
round figures 2s6, 500 bales. II is gener-
ally believed three-ffths OF the cotton
raised within this district has been mar
ketad, which, il true, would indicate re-
ceipts here will be less than 100000 bales
rs compared with 5l2, 900 bales last year.
Memphis, through her merchants, how
ever, is reaching out for cotton and will
receive this year from districts heretofore
shipped TO rival cities. The seast has so
far advanced that we feel we fairly
estimate the yield of ISS3-SI, whic fgures
are herewith given after careful ssifica-
sicns of letters received from res bnsibe
and trustworthy correspondents in the
several catton-g growing States of the Union,
uaual.-.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
SALLY ON THE WAR-PATH.
Bcrnsiardi HOrScwhips Her FOrms r
Friend. Marie CoIombicr,
While the Friends of the women In
0uIGe in N Free Fight.

PARIS, December 19.-Sdrdh BarH,nl,
satirical biography OF Sara Bernhardt,
by her former friend, Marie Colombier,
caused duel between the friends of the
women and scandalous quarrel between
the actress and author. Sara, incensed
at being described as the "She
Barnum," asked the police to seize
the book. The police replied that she
must seek redress before civil tribunal.
sara, with her son, proceeded, Tuesday,
to Cclombier's residence and struck her in
the face with her riding-whip. Colombier
fled, pursued by Sara, who smash d every
thing in the way. Meanwhile, the friends
Of the women engaged in free fight in
another part OF the house. 1t is stated
that the affair will lead to a number of
lupls
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
Associated Pres, Report.

WASHINGTON, December IA number
OF the friends OF Speaker Carlisle, in pri-
vate conference this morning. thought it
best fol the Speaker to defer appointing
the committees until Monday next 1t
was understood that the committees could
be named tomorrow, but by fixing the
date OF their announcement Monday
the Speaker would have an opportunity
to avoid all minor errors that might be
made by the earlier announcement. As a
result of the conferences Il was decided
that MorTiso" Should announce in the res
olutitn referring to the holiday recess, that
when the House assemble Monday no bus
mess will be transacted, but the list of COM
mittees will be read. AS yet no authorita-
tive statement as to the makeup of the
committees can be made speculation how
ever, is freely indulged IN by the various
members The Ways and Means Com
mittee, those members say, of course will
be composed of men who entertain the
same ideas with Carlisle on the tariff.
Morrison Is the acknowledged chairman
Randall continues being most promi-
nently spoken of for the chairmanship OF
the Appropriation Committee. The
Speaker encountered some difficulty in
determining on the heads Of the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations and the Commit
tee on Agriculture. 1t is generally be-
licved that Cox n. VI has been made
chairman of the former, and Hatch Mo. I
of the latter, Carlisle, in an interview to-
day, said the lists of committees being
sent out are for the most part merely spec
Native
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
MANITOBA
Again Threatens Rebellion and Sece.
sion from the Dom iprfon of Canada.


WINNEPEG, December l9.-The farmers
meeting opened this morning. Delegates
from all parts OF the province submitted
their credentials, and expressed the views
of the meetings which they represented
A committee was appointed to draft a
constitution. The resolutions of some ol
the delegates advocated means to force the
federal government to recognize the rights
of Manitoba, and urging. in the event oi
failure, the withdrawal of that province
from the confederation. The introduction
OF politics into the movement is generally
condemned. The feeling of the meeting
was in favor of all legitimate efforts 10 Sc
cure a redress OF grievances. The latter are
freely discussed, and the evil effects OF
railway monopoly, duty on agricultural
implements, building material, necessary
articles OF food and clothing unanimously
condemned. The committee submitted a
constitution and the resolutions OF the
evening session. Their discussion has
commenced and is now going on. Discus
sion will continue tomorrow, after which
resolutions as amended will be adopted.
The name OF the organization is the Mani
toba and Northwest Farmers Union.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
The Hole In The Wall.

To the Editors Of the Appeal:
l notice n local in reference to the archi
tectural ability of the architects OF Mem
phis. | am free to say that Memphis to
day has rs fine talent in architectural worb
rs any State in the Union. Memphis to
day does rs fine work, even finer, in the
building line than can be gotten else.
where. She, or her citizens, probably
spend less on building than in other cities
Yet, what we do is done well. Another
paragraph says the entrance to the syna-
gogue looks like "hole in the wall" Ot
course your local is an architectural critic
snd, without learning the profession
knows all. We have many such; but, by
way of parenthesis, would say "that it is
easier for camel to go through needles
eye than for rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God"
JAMES r. COOK Ar,b;,ac,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
FREAKS OF THE FL.NES.

New HAVEN, CoNN., December To- Se
Stow wHeoy Edrc-tool Factory at CheshNc
was burned. &oss, 81, 900, partly insured. Fifty
or sixty men are thrown out of employment.
BAIrIMoRR, December ia fire oc-
CURED in three warehouses; ofthc baltimore Ware
house Company ut the U nion dock. Two thousand
bales Of cotton were in the building. much Of
which was badly damaged and gtaaiu deal do
stroycd. shortly after II o'clock tho Gre vas
under contol Warehouse Ne. completely =
burned. also the third stories Of warehouses NcN-
. and 3. The south wall and gable Of No. / fell
severely iniuring two truekmen. Damase esti-
mated at $1,000.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
DISEASES AMONG SWINE.


WASHINGTON, December 1a.--Mr Curtis,
one OF the members of the commission
appointed by the President 10 investigate
diseases among swine, tas returned from
the West and submitted his report to
Commissioner Loring. Mr.. Curtis visited
all the great packinghouses ~ Chicago
and examined the r"rtiition of hogs on
farms, and reports great deal less
disease among Western swine than re-
ported. So far from feedi.- Concerned,
Ire was satisfied they were conducted in a
manner cohti0ciye to the health of the ami
r!ais, and declares absolutely there
is no foundation for the reports cirru-
lated 10 the effect that hos We're fed on
! oifal from s,n~cEterhouses and farms
C"rt'3 expressed the opinion that two
/ inspectors for each packinghouse would
be sufficient to thoroughly inspect the
pork for foreign and domestic markets
The report states that Western people gre
found extremely anxious for the adopsfoz
of an efficient system OF inspection of
pork, 80 they, as well rs foreign markets,
will he protected against trichinosis and
similar diseases. Therefore they are
willing to cooperate heartily with
every attempt made by the govern
ment to give American pork good
| reputation based upon thoroughly
good quality. 1t is suggested by
Commissioner Loring that Western hogs
| might be improved by the infusion OF new
blood of good quality, as close ''in-and-in"
breeding was practiced for many years, es-
| pecially in the case of the Poland China
hogs, which tended to increase the pro-
duction and somewhat enervate the con-
stitution of the animal. A full commission
to investigate the diseases of American
| swine is to be called together at the De-
partment of Agriculture by the middle of
January next. Commissioner Loring has
no doubt but they will be ready to report
! by that time.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
SPEAKER CARLISLE
Still Hard ut Work on His Cemmittecs-
Tariff Reformers on thr WAITS
and Means.
Meeting Of the Executive Committee APP
pointed by the ColOred COnyen-
tiOu at Louisville.
Secretary Chandler Aakas an ASS o.
Himself-A Disgrace TO the Po-
sition He Occupies.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Speaker Carlisle StiIl, Hard st Work
The Ways Ind Means.

Speaker Carlisle still, Hard st Work
The Ways hnd Means.
Special to the Appeal
WASHINGTON, December 19.-Speaker
Carlisle is still hard at work making up
committees, and will announce them next
Monday. He has not yet completed a
single committee, except the Ways and
Means. He is having as much trouble as
his predecessors IN satisfying the mem
bers in placing them.
The following Representatives viii con-
stitute the House Committee on Ways
and Means: Chairman, Morrison; 'IIurd,
Hammond, Blackburn, Hewitt IN Y I,
Hancock [Tex.1 and Herbert. Democrats
Kelley. Kasson, Aiscock, Mckinley and
Russell, Republicans. 1t will be seen at a
glance that the committee Is made up with
a special view 70 tariff reform.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20

While the above gives a fair and rclia-
bile estimate OF the prospective yield of
lSS3-Si, yet the unprecedented favorable
season that has marked the gathering of
the crop justifies us in making an allow
ance Of two per cent. additional to the
figures, which may increase the yield
IA, $50 bales or a total of 5,S56 $50 bales.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
THE COTTON CROP.
Supplementary Statement TO the Regu-
lar Monthly Reports Of Hill,
FOntaiHe Il Co.
Indications That There VIII be a Great
Falling OF in Receipts After
the cath Instant,
When The Decreased Yield VIII Become
More Apparent Pad the Mar
ke' Improve.

The following supplement to their regu-
lar monthly crop reports has been issued
by Messrs. HILL Fontaine q Co., cotton
factors and commission merchants.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20

IL man can't be both good and rich, he
ought at least TO be wise; let every man
prepare for the day OF adversely by laying
in stock DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, sure
cure for coughs and colds.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
WEDDING.
j.ESgIs-Lot,NEY,

For several weeks the social circles of
Memphis have been busy discussing
and preparing for notable matrimonial
event which unites two distinguished fam
lies of Tennessee and Virginia. The in
vitations issued during the past ten days
read as follaws'
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20

LUNDBoRG's Perfume, Edenia.
Lundborg's Perfume, Marechal Mel
Rose.
LANDLORDS Perfume, Anime Violet.
sftindborg's i~sfnnae,triiy 81 the Valley.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20

RusHaoRE, o.-Dr. A. Page, says: 81
have prescribed Browns Iron Bitters in
several instances, and in each case OBJ
tanned good results"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
Notice to Contractors

Supervisors, sreciai abcs Term, 1853.
IN compliance with an order made at the above
Il stated term, sealed proposals will be received
by the undersigned for the repairing OF what i
known as the Thompson and Gordon breaks in
the Mississippi river lesee IN aforesaid county.
bonds 20 accompany bids, and to be entered on or
before the frst Monday in Januarr, 1881.
The Board reserves the right 10 reject any and
all bids, Il, N. HARRIS, Clerk,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
Memphis Cotton Exchange

MKNrHIs, TExS., November 2, 1883.
To the stockholders Of the Memphis Cotton Ex-
change Building Company:
| compliance with resolution adopted by tho
4 Board Of Directors Of the Memphis Cotton Tx
uersisned. Trustees Of the Memphis Cotton Ex-
change Bniiding- Company. hereby make \ call Of
40 per cent. upon the stockholders, payable De-
cember l. 1883, and an additional call Of 10 per
cent, payable yanuary l. 1884.
9. p HUNT, President,
JNO. s. TOOf, First Vice President.
5. u. pUNSCOAB, Treasurer, Trustees.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20
Election Notice.

CTATE NATIONAL BANK,
= MEMPHIS. IKsx !, December 8, 1883.
uB- meeting of the StockhoIders OF this Bank
willi be held on TUESDAY, January S, 1881, at
their bankinghouse, between the hours OF II
o clock an: and o'clock p.m.. TOR the purpose
year. A. WOODRUFF. President
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-12-20

WASHINGTON, December ia large
meeting was held this evening at Ford's
Operahouse under the auspices of the
Clafi ne Gael, to express, in the words of
the call, the "Afiieff-sa opinion and feel
ing in regard to the judic.a, --erder of
PatriG;.L- O'Donnell by the British autfiof-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-01-09
The Telegraph Explained.

A couple of ccIcreJ gents were
standing about the Relay depot yes
terday awaiting the departure of their
train They observed nearly every
thing about the locality, and commen-
ted upon the same The numerous
telegraph wires about the depot did
not escape their pryiEs eyes. and one
of them expressed his wonder at the
rapidity with which 4 message could
be sent 4 great distance
s-Why. that's easy enough founder
stand, said the other.
How
Teil. suppose you had & dog three
thousand miles long
t-Pshaw. You cant have : 6Eogt three
thousand miles long
Il know that: bus we suppose that
there was one Don't you understand
me:''
We'll, what then:'
f-YOa take this dog. three thousand
miles Ion.s- and place his fore feet III
New York and lis hind feet in CALI
fornia-"
'-What them
s-You just stamp OF this dogs tail
in California an.! vou 5et he'll gro,sI
IN New York
'9That' -" said the d.,rizc:-. and
he assumed the expression of deep
thought while the othGrappeared quite
satisfied with his apt aad original IL
lustration of the telegraph
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-01-09
How the Doctor Laid for Him.

The late DR.. c.. of Ashtabula. used
In the early days to take long rides
through the wiicis Of Ohio One day
he stopped at an oII-fashioncd tavern
and called for dinner.
Among tie hoIae=gun Iatutics was
. glass Of whisky beside Eis plate.
which he did rot trouble After dir
ner, when paying his b:IE, the land
lord saiCl=
t-Twenty-!vc cents for WHISKY
tW hIch dill not touch, and never
do said the doctor
well It Wis there. antf you could
have had It, replied Ike landlord.
The doctor sail 20 laore. paid his
bill and left
Calling again not long after 1t WIS
noticed that the doctor. upan s!tt:n.
down to dine placed his medicine case
upon the table However, nothing
was said at the time.
When h. went 20 pay lis Bill. lie
brought in ; 1 for ne iiciue aud service.
Bat have had no medicine. - said
mine host.
Very we'll = replied the DOCTOR
1t was on the table. and you could
have had it, and also gave you good
advice all the w!:iIe was at the table =
The HOnplussed host squared ac-
counts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-01-09
Tie STATE OF vfEST VIRGINIA,
Jctfcrson Cnnntv. d.

jefferson County. tO-wit ::
1t Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the Cir
c'iit Court Of Jefferson County December 9Th.
-ioIfS s MOORE. Sheriff .: Jefferson County.
and ~ such Commit - Administrator of ii.
IL CrIl:rli-il, d..,-'tI. Plaintiff.
Against
TIE SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
COMPANY and the Central Improvement
Company Defendants
II CEASCEET-
ir object "S this sirit i 10 restrain the i<s1l-
4 M cr transferring uf any mortgage bonds
*. cu;s-,i hy the Shenandoah Valley Rail Read
= tn any person. which said mortgage bonds
jiic Central Improvement Company I,iay have
t*cpIn" entitled go on construction acc omit and
- restrain thu, payment If any nrOEcv ,li, the
g Co "fl construction account from the SicIl
ait' X L. 10. t1 convene the creditors of the.
said C. l. Co. and ont of any assets tn he found
III the hands of the said Rail Road CO. to oh
tam payment of their debts. and am residue
That remains after the Payment uf said debts to
nc distributed amongst the stockholders of The
SAID l. CO. according to the several interests
of said Stockholders.
II appearing. affidavit fled in this suit
that the Defendant, the Central Improvement
Company. Is mot resident Of tie State of West
rssInii 1t Is hereby required to- appear within
four weeks after III. date of the first rublic-
ton Of thI$ order. or the next Ru!c ,Iav viz
january i>t. iSS-i an;i 10 VI hat i necessary to
rotect is Interests L: This matter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-01-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
Making a Passenger "Git. -

4 justice of the peace III the into
rior of Michigan had i case before him
some days ago in which the defenti-
ant, who had been arrested IS n sus-
piefOus character, and pleaded guilty
to vagrancy, was sent 20 the Detroit
House of Correction for six months.
a constable took him in charge to
deliver him here. and as the idea of
securing board and lodging for six
months, he was not handcuffed. As
the train was about ready to go the
constable moved across the aisle to
talk politics with friend. and pretty
soon they were having 1t hot and
heavy
When the conductor came in for
tickets he held out his hand to the
prisoner. and the latter shook his
head AMI repITed=
t'I don't pay fare -
ttAha! You don't eli? Well, now,
you pay or git ~
81 won't payl''
ssThen you'll git.'' When We slow
up at the crossing you jump off. If I
find you on the train after we pass
there I IL give you bounce that you
won't forgetI''
In two minutes the train began to
slow and the prisoner walked to the
door and picked 4 soft spot and drop
ped Off
When the train had made another
mile the conductor held out his hand
to the constable and received two
tickets
s-Who is the extra orc for:'' he
asked -
For that prisoner over thaEs
t-Why. that feI-T' "
Then there WAS raTfng and CRASH
ing of teeth AMI hurrying up and
dOwn- but-is was no use
Sorry, said the conductor. as
he passed aIong- i-'ut when = passcn-
ger says he went pay fair on my
train 1 give him the drop The only
thing that surprised NE vas to sec
how willingly he obcyed orders
Detroit Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-01-09

Our work has been sold all through JefTcrso..
and adjoining counties. and has always given
satisfaction in every particular
1t is our constant aim tn work thc very best
material. and to tln all work in iirst-,lasS man
ner, and as To- OIr prices plcd:cs: ourselves IL
do work as low ar lower than ii:st-ciass 1YOEh
can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult in REGARD tn work;
and do not find it convenient to visit orr fac
tory, we will If notified by postal card. send 4
representative of the ti-!l to visit them at their
homes. and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses taken
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly large variety of New
Vehicles in stOci;. aud have al, Secondhand
Carriages, Busyics. t.-. ..''i,i, we soil very low.
!. /. ANDERSON y so.