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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-16
THE mONOPOLIsT TARIFF TO BE
ADOPTED.

Ii has been thought that no tariff bill
could be passed this session of Congress.
But the monopolists are desperate. They
fear that If they do not get the tariff set led
now it will be settled by the next Congress
more in Conscience with justice and less with
their own interests. The tariff bill that rem
ders the many tributary 10 the few is TO be
passed. "On the whole" says the Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Herald,
"it is probable that some bill will pass, and
it will be a bad one." There is strong de-
sire to get rid of the tariff question, that IT
may be out of the way at the next presi-
Dental election. To kill off the tariff agita-
ton is a great moving force in what is going
on; whether people oppressed with taxa
ton will be silenced remains TO be
seen. Some Of the more far-seeiUg Rspub-
licans would like some reduction of duties
to placate public feeling, but the greed OF the
monopolists will hear nothing Of this. They
want the mass of the people to pay tribute
for them to pocket, TO them all other consid-
erations are trivial. The result will be a
bill OF abominalions, building us monopolies
and fayoring the accumulation Of large for
tunes in the hands of the few, who are to
form the distinguished Glass;" raised above
and debating to "the common people" Ac'
cidents will happen, however, and these
schemers 10 outwit the people are not with
out anxieties, especially on account OF the
Senate tariff bill, which outrages reason and
decency less than that OF the House. There
are Two ways by which the friends of real
and substantial reform of the tariff have ex'
pected that reform would be secured. One
was that the measure would go over tc
the next House; that hope is likely to b.
disappointed. The other is that if an un
reasonable and extortionate tariff bill ii
adopted, it will have the usual effect baC
| system produces when carried out TO its ex
treme results, and the consequence will be {
real reform Of what is so Objectionable. The
worst of this way of doing the work is tina
when the stoppage of foreign outlets to gu
trade, owing to the artificial esarness OF oul
commodities, has brought disaster, disaste
that will be aggravated by the system of pro
tecting mine-oWners by coming under-valu
dollars, suffering and indignation may in
| duce the people TO eradicate TOO suddenl,
and too radically an excrescene which shoul'
be treated with care and caution. To mis-
| tariff form now is 4 great misfortune TO
4 the country.
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eRaPnKr,nnx auR CROPS.

The cotton-growing business is eYidentiT
approaching a crisis that demands the atten-
tion of those engaged in the pursuit. There
is clearly a danger Of permanently over
supplying the market, and 10 do go would be
to bring calamity upon the cotten-growing
districts. We ought 10 aim at supplying the
world with the beet cotton it eau get, and at
moderate prices. To grow lees than there is
a demand for, and 30 TO produce an artificial
advance in price, would act as a stimulant
to India, Egypt, the Brszils and elsewhere to
grow against US, and in that way the market
would be over-supplied and prices fall loo
low. The crop this year is large and prices
are lower than producers deem satisfactory.
If the income prove deficient this year,
there is danger that through the effort
to pay debts and make money enough
for comfort, there may be still larger
one next year. With another years supply
beyond the demand, the cotton-grower's posi-
ton would grow worse and worse, and the
power 10 relieve themselves would be pro-
portionately diminished. A crop beyond
wants is demoralizing. A Shreveport cotton
buying firm we'll remarks: "a large crop of
cotton, as this years product has proven, is
more than labor can be procured 10 gather,
is more than the world needs, breaks down
prices to nominal value, creates an indiffer-
ence how it is gathered, much Ct it remains
in the fields for stock cattle, leaves the
planters accounts unsettled, breaks down
his credit, demoraliz,s the negro labor,
and il so fortunate as to get a
merchant to carry or run him an
other year, leaves him a prey to ruin
GUS interes, and pays 100 per cent. profit
on supplies furnished" This is a dark pic
ture, the cotton-grower well knows how far
it is accurate. There is just new danger
that it may become darker. Breadstuffs and
corn are falling to moderate prices, and
there is temptation TO buy supplies rather
than to grow them, and to throw all the force
into cotton-raising. This would be desper-
ate game and would result in disaster. The
increased Southern demand would raise the
prices of Western products, while the in.
creased supply of cotton would decrease the
income from it. The reader cannot fail to
see the state oil things that would follow
The only way 10 escape peril is 10 vary the
crop, to raise "all cotton is almost crime
Raise vegetables and fruits, sheep and cat
tie, anything that will pay. Make cottor
the principal thing, if you find it to your
advantage, but not the only thing, then more
or less cotton can be put in each year, by
the individual grower, as he shall find it tc
his interest, and over supply and losing o.
prices will be at an end
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THE NEW YORK RAILROAD com MIS-
SION SYSTEM.

Every now and then the business men of
this State are stung into indignation by OBJ
structions and harsh conditions imposed
upon them by the railroads. This does not
seem, however, to arouse them 10 the point
OF resistance. Other States appoint commits
sioners to watch for the interests of the
people. An effort is making at present to
pass a similar law through our Legislature,
but no vigorous support is given TO the
measure from the business men of the State,
and it may probably die Of insnition, like .
similar measure that was before the Legisla-
ture two years ago. LaDguid, apathetic,
easy Indifference is an expensive luxury, but
we indulge in it. In New York more active
sentiments have prevailed. A commission
law has been adopted and commissioners
appointed with powers that will probably
lead TO gratifying results. The commission
ers are to serve for FIVE years, to be subject TO
removal by the governor on written charges
with the Senate's approval; to be aided
by clerk and a marshal, who are to be free
OF railroad connections ami stockholding; 10
meet once a month, two to constitute a
quorum-one may hold meetings anywhere
In the State at any time, make investiga-
tions, and submit his decisions to the board
for confirmation. The commissioners are 10
have the supervision Of the railways in the
State must examine the roads, keep them
selves informed as to their condition, as to
the way they treat the public, and as to how
they observe the law. They must investi-
gate accidents where they judge it necessary,
and railroad managers must inform them
OF the occurrence of such accidents, the
result OF investigation to be reported 10
the Legislature. The commissioners have
power at all times to examine the books and
affairs of the roads, compel the production
of books and papers, subpoena witnesses and
make use of them on oath a sin a
court of justice. They must notify roads
violating laws or abusing principles. II the
wrong continues they must notify the attor-
ney-general for State interference; must no.
tify roads when repairs to the roads, addi-
ton 20 stock, to station accommods atoms, 10
terminal facilities, changes in fare or freight
rates, etc, are considered necessary, the at.
tornsy-general to be called upon to enforce
heir action, but they are to make public NO
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ReerdeIl,. statement.

WAsHINGToN, February Is -Reerdell tes-
titled this afternoon in the Star-route trial
that he was appointed to his position under
the District government and at the same
time acted as Senaler Dorsey's secretary.
Miner had an Office in the third story OF
Dorsey's house in January and February,
1878. Boone, Watts and Senator Dorsey
were frtquenters of Miners Office. By di.
rection Of Senator Dorsey witness assisted
Miner in fixing up proposals. Miner read
off the amounts and witness filled in dollars
and cents. Senator Dorsey and Boone were
present part Of the time while this was
going on.
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Il AM GUILTY. :"
Such is the Confession Made Yesterday
by Shareholder Reerdell TO the
Court at Washington,
And He Added that He Was Ready TO
Tell All He Knew About the
Other Defendants.

WASHINGTON, February 15.-In the Star
route trial, after the cross-examination Of
Postmaster Lounsberry, of Bismarck, Reer-
dell arose, and in a clear voice, said: "1f
the Court please, / desire to make state
ment in nv own behalf" A profound
silence prevailed for the moment. The
Court looked surprised, but counsel for the
defense seemed to be prepared for the blow
about TO follow.
The Court finally said: "You can make it,"
Reerdell proceeded to read rapidly the
following statement:
'If the Court please, desire 10 make a
statement in person, in ny own behalf. After
mature reflection and full consideration of the
whole subject, have determined to abandon
any further defense in this case, and put
myself at the mercy OF the court and the
government, and if desired 10 do 30 by coun-
sel for the government to testify TO all my
knowledge OF any facts with reference 10 any
of the defendants, either against or for them
myself Included. Therefore, l now in per-
son ask leave to Withdraw my plea of mot
guilty. heretofore interpleaded, and enter my
plea OF guilty, and in go doing put myself
10 be due, and l owe il to myself, my family
and the truth. / have arrived at this deter.
mination upon my own responsibility and
without any previous consultation with my
counsel, who / believe would not have ad
vised me 10 pursue this course, and whom
now relieve from all and any responsibility
for the course 1 have adopted"
swell, on my part, there is no objection,
said Ingersoll, abruptly.
This is somewhat unexpected, l pre-
sume," said Wiltshire, RserdelPs counsel
"Reerdell has exercised the right that be
longs to himself, therefore nothing is lef
for me to do but to Withdraw from the case
or, at least, from further participation in thu
case"
The Court-The defendant, who has jus
spoken, desires TO withdraw his plea of mo
guilty" and enter one of guilty" The
clerk will make the entry.
John Walsh was then called TO the stand
The Court remsrked-Mr. Reerdell, l sup
pose, will remain under his present bail
The Court will pass no orders at present.
Reerdell and his counsel then left, and
Walsh proceeded 10 relate his series Of inter
views between himself and Brady.
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The Empress EugeDie and Prince Ma
noIeou KScoucfIed.

LONDON, February 15.-The Times pub
fishes an authoritative statement regarding
the interview Tuesday bstween ex-Empress
Eugene and Prince Jerome Napoleon,
which, il says, has cleared up some private
Misunderstanding existing between the ex-
Empress and the Prince, and led 10 a formal
recognition of tine latter as heir OF the
Bonsparte family. The ex Empress was not
called upon TO express opinions on kinsman
or general policy; and could not consist
emily, with the line of policy adopted by
her while sojourning in Great Britain, do
more than assure her cousin OF her best
wishes for any constitutional action he may
take toward bringing about plebiscite.
The recent visit of the ex-Empress TO
Paris was mark of sympathy with Prince
Napoleon, on account of his illegal arrest,
and not in respect tor the views in his mani
! festo. She disclaims participation in any
unlawful or clsndestine enterprise against
the republic.
The Prince, on his part, states: "1f the
popular vote should pronounce Tor the re-
public / will bow to it. The republic has
never yet polled a clear majority OF regis
tered electors, and it is therefore governed
merely by virtue Of popular apathy"
| II the Prince is banished he will come tC
| London. He has no intention to abdicate
bis position IN favor of his SON. The latte
was not privy 10 the issue of the manifesto
but there is no antagonism between him ant
his father.
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M ASONIC.
The Grand Lodge OF Mississippi Closes
Hts Lab0rs After n Harmonious
Session.

Special TO the Appeal.
JACKSON, February 15.-The Masonic
Grand Lodge elected the following grand
officers for the ensuing year: Grand master,
P. NJ. Ssvery, Of Lee county; senior grand
warden, r. E. Patty, of Noxubee; junior grand
warden; A. M. Hicks, of Yazoo; grand treas
urer, A. P. Barry, of Copiah; grand secre-
tsry, ]. l. Power, of Kinds; grand chaplain
]. NJ. Bone, Of Marshall; grand tyler, ].
PEBBLES, OF Adams. The oficers-elect were
installed tonight and the Grand Lodge
closed its labors after most harmonious and
agreeable session, TO meet again at this place
on the second Wednesday in February, 1884
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JACKSON, TENN.
The Bar Favors intermediate Courts of
Appeal for the Relief of the su.
preme Court.
Regular Correspoudence Of the Appeal. !

Regular Correspondence of the Appeal
JACKSON, February ia meeting of the
Jackson bar was held this day at the office
Of Buiord & Haynes, for the purpose OF
taking some action in reference TO the crowd.
ed state of the dockets of the Supreme
Court. John L. H. Tomlin, Esq, was made
chairman and S. d. Hays secretary.
After an informal discussion E. L. Bullock
offered the following resolution, which wa:
seconded by John L. Brown, Esq, and
unanimously adopted, namely:
ReSoived, That we favor the establishment
by the Legislature of intermediate courts oil
appeal for chancery cases, said courts TO ell
at Knoxville, Nashville and ] ackson, and to
be composed of three judges, one from each
grand division of the STATE.
Resolved, That our representatives, and
senator are requested to procure, if possible
the passage of such law.
The meeting tnereupon adjourned.
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A Good Day for Accidents on the Penn
syfVaaia Road.

LANCASTER, Pa, February 15.-There was
great detention to travel on the Pennsylva
railroad to-day by accidents at different
points. Two east bound freights collided at
Altgentz at 2 o'clock this morning, wrecking
three cars and completely blockading the
track for several hours. A west-bound
freight collided with another at Christiana
at 9 O'Clock, wrecking number of cars and
blockading the track for a number of honrs.
The engine of the Lancaster accommodation
train also jumped the track within the city
limits, causing detention of several hours.
No person was injured In the accidents.
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stock would obviate number of difficulties
which had TO some extent embarrassed the
company. The suggestion OF \ reduction IN
stock Immediately aroused an interest in the
terms of the Western Union lease, which had
been announced as a guarantee of one and
half per cent. on the stock. Inquiry dis
closed the fact that the Western Union COM
pany agrees 10 pay S3500O0 per snnum On
sccount of Mutual Union stock, $4,000 Tor
Mutual Union sinking fund, and annual
interest on Mutual Union bonds; SS5OOOO
to::be paid on the stock, is the fixed sum en-
tjrely ipdependent of the amount OF stock.
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facts respecting the roads business 10 their
injury. The commissioners or their
EN- ployes are forbidden to accept any
presents, passes, etc, from any rail
road corporation, and also to recon-
mend the employment of any persons by the
road. To reveal information obtained from
one railroad company to another is made a
misdemeanor. In practice this law will not
prove equal 10 the Georgia law, the commits
sioners have not sufficient powers, and the
provisions about rates and determinations
are not sufficient. Experience will probably
make necessary the changes we point out.
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THE CREEK REBELS
About 10 Encounter the Constitutional
Army Under Porter.

ST.. LOUIS, February I5.-The latest adj
vices from the Indian Territory says the pre-
vious announcement that Gen. Porter, com.
mander Of the Constitutional party, had left
Okmulgee with 400 men for the camp of
Splochee was premature. He has not yet
taken the field. United States Agent Tufts
has notified Chicota that il he does not comply
with the law within a given time, he will re-
port him TO the Interior Department as a
rebel sgainst the Creek Nation. Chicota and
Splochee have had a conference, but no set
tiemeut OF the difficulties between the fac
tons was effected.
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CHANCERY SALES.
CHANCERY SALE
Or
IF II Al il 8 TATE,


No. 3ol2, R--Chancery Court of shelby county
]. L. Goodloe executor OF r C. Bnnkley, de-
ceased, Us. B. B. Barnes.
DY virtue OF an introductory decree for sale
ID entered IN the above cause on the ID day OF
June, 1852, N. IS. p 364. viii sell, At public
auction, 20 the highest bidder, N front OF the
Clerk and Masters ofice. courthouse Of Shelby
county, Memphis, Tenn, on
Saturday, March 10, 1883,
within legal hours, the following described prop
erty. situated in Shelby county, Tenn. to-wit:
Beginning at point In the east line Of Maldran
avenue, twenty-five feet south OF the Memphis
and OHIO railroad, and running thence south
along the said east line q distanee OF seven hun
dred and fftythree (353l feet to 9 corner; thencs
east At night angles to said east line OF Waldrar
avenue three hundred and thfrty-six $3.50 feet u
q corner; thence north parallel with Waldran ay
enue eight hundred and twelve tSl2l feet % ths
south line Of the Memphis and Ohio railroad
thence westwerdly along the curved south line o
the Memphis and Ohio railroad TO the beginning
containing six acres more or less.
Terms OF 6ale-On credit OF seven moths not
with security REQ uired, lien retained redemption
barred. This February 8, 1885,
& J. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
BY George Mallery, Deputy Clerk and Master.
IL 6ood!oe .and 7. z. Turley. sols-
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Three Men Killed.

CHICAGO, February 15.-Three men were
probably MORALLY injured by the collision
yesterday in the southwestern suburbs, be.
tween the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy,
and Milwaukee and St. Paul trains. Baxter,
the engineer, White, the foreman, and Brown
brakeman, are the unfortunates; and all
thought to be dying. A fog prevailed, and
the carelessness Of the Milwaukee trainmer
caused the smash-up.
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CABlEG RAMS.

PARIS, February 15.-Don Francisco
Barca, the Spanish minister to Washington,
has been recalled.
LONDON, February 15.-The Bank of En-
gland reduced its rate OF discount from four
to three and half per cent.
PARIS, February 15.-The weekly state
ment of the Bank of France shows an in
crease of 5,s75, 000f. gold and 612,50Of. silver.
BERLIN, February 15.-1he authorities OF
Bayreuth have unanimously decided that
Wagner's funeral shall be at the expense of
the town.
LISBON, February 15.-The Portuguese
squadron is equipping to proceed to the west
coast of Africa to take possession Of Melembo
and Cabindo, near the Congo river.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, February 15.-Except
the Berdan question, which he still upholds
United States Minister Wallace has arranged
for the settlement of all American claims.
BERLIN, February 15-It is still doubtful
whether the Reichstag will assent TO increase
military pensions. For few days past ther,
have been rumors of an impending conflict
with the crown. The Progress is the organ o
the Tribune cases this week.
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TO THE NEW rIvE.UENr NICKEL.

Nickel, nickel, shining bright
As an angel Of delight,
Say, what man of cunning skill
Framed thee, darling OF the till?
Say. who limned thy lovely face,
Smiling with dainty grace
One which shows 40 trace of fear,
Battered for glass of beer?
Bauished from the retail field
All vile coins stamped with a shield;
Brewers of disputes, methinks,
Tween low men who "shake for drinks"
Those who trust to blind DEGREES
OF the goddess Chance-al these
Bless thee; for the illest-bred
Must admit thou hast a head.
Though reduced to povertee,
One remaining hope / see;
Though all other blessings flee,
Thou at least art left 10 me.
by One dead Broke.
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Do NOT buy cheap medicine on the score of
economy. The beat are none too good for
the sick, and are the cheapest Soch are the
Cherry Pectorsl, the SarsapariIia, and other
standard remedies of DR.. ]. c. Aver * Cs.
They are worth all they cost, and should be
in every house.
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Gov. O'NEAL, of Alabama, has been pro-
nounced guilty of perpetrating a two hundred
word sentence. He evidently envies Mr.. Evartss
fame says the Little Rock Gazette.
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ALL fellow has 10 do now in prohibition
towns, If he wants a drink, is to step up TO the
drug store man and order an alcohol cocktail"
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NEW YORK, February 15.-The Expires
says: "a rumor was circulated that the Mu-
tual UaIon Company intended to reduce its
stock of 10 OOO, 900 to 1000, 600. Baker said
that question had been under consideration,
but no definite action taken. There had
been q suggestion that q reduction of the
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DENVER, Col, gained 1886 in population
last year. The population in round numbers is
20 on
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The Colorado Legislature has passed a
bill prohibiting foreign express companies from
doing business in that State.
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Hon. JOSEPH E. MCDONALD, of Indians
is of the opinion that the tariff bill will be passed
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HENRY GEORGE, author of Progress and
Poverty, remarkable work, is said to be quite
poor, although his book has had an enormous sale.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-16

THE Indiana Legislature Is thinking o
furnishing the governor with a residence free.
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IN THE DEPUTIES.
In the Chamber of Deputies, Marcou,

In the Chamber of Deputies, Marcou, re-
porter of the committee on the expulsion
bills, read the committees report, and de-
mauded immediate discussion.
Alter general debate, Proust, Republican,
moved that Senator Barley's proposal, as
to the modification replacing princes under
half pay, instead of depriving them of their
military rank, be accepted. Adopted-S42
TO 1872
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of any members Of the former French dynas-
ties.
WILL THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES DISSOLVE?
The general opinion in Paris in political
circles ia that a dissolution of tine Chamber
Of Deputies will soon occur.
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THE Democrat thinks that Chattanooga as
a taxing-district would advance two years within
the next twelve months. Some of the very best
men in that city favor the taxing scheme.
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A BILL prohibiting lobbying has beel
passed by the North Carolina Senate.
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1000 Tons Rags, Iron and Bones

DY SAM GABAY, AGENT. DEALER IN EXC
ID oud-hand Goods, al, 4lS and as SHELBY
sTRFFT Also buys and sells everything from Q
Needle to q Steamboat. he invites everybody 70
visit 4 "a Free Public Library. Ali Endsyof Ne
chinerJ bought and sold.