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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-11-09

To ELECT Randall Speaker of the House
of Representatives would be TO commit the
greatest blunder the Democratic party's
representatives have ever been guilty OF.
1t would in effect be declaration that the
Democrats were not in favor of tariff re-
form or revision, and had gone over to the
support of the monopolists, railroad kings,
and the spectators who hope TO profit by
the repeal of the whole internal revenue
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An article on the new timetable for the
whole country, which goes into effect on
the 18th instant, will be found on the sec
prise our readers and will prove invalu-
able for reference until the public adjusts
itself to the new and rational system of
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won; Ben Woolley second, Shelby Carnes
third. Time-1 isl.
One mile and one-eighth Dizzy Blonde
won; Clarence second, Garfield third.
Time-l ISL.
One mile and three-eighths. Hartford
won; Harry Mann second, Mintzner third.
Time-2:294.
One mile. Mikes Pride won; Tenny-
son second, Treasurer third. Time :463
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MRS. NELSON
Murdered for Her Money i'm the Woods
Near Terre Haute.

CINCINNATI, November S.-The Com
merci0t Ga.ette's Anderson Und.) special
says Mrs. Susanna Nelson started TO
Nebraska, September 9th, and has not
since been heard from by her friends. She
had a large sum ,of money with her.
Marshal Coburn to-day made known to
her brothers that he had found fire in
surance policy issued to Mrs. Nelson in
the woods near Terre Haute, where some
time ago the badly mutilated body of a
woman was found by hunters. He claims
to have proof that Mrs. Nelson was muir
hnreH
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
whole BIock OF BuiIings Consumed
in Hamburg. n. \.

HAMBURG, n. ", November Sick
hardt's block, including hotel, Federshiels
& Deckhard's grocery, hardware store
and billiard parlor, were consumed to-
night. The contents were partly saved.
Kroney's, block opposite Eckhardt's, is
burning at late hour and is liable to en-
tire destruction. The dry goods house of
Fisher & Ganting and the bank building
are in danger. The losses will reach $780,
600. 1t is believed nearly all were in
sured. The fire originated in the hotel
barn Cause unknown
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THE KANSAS CITY
Stock Fair n Great Success. Leads 10 a
Permanent Organization.

KANSAS CITY, November S.-The fat
stock show closed to-day, having proved a
success throughout. a Apermanent organi-
zation was had and annual stock fairs will
be held hereafter. At the closing sale to-
day herd of Herefords was sold by Adam
Earl. of LAFAYETTE, Ind. Thirty-one cows
brought S17 sos, an average of S60S; gene
raj average, S574.
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WINONA, MISS.

Very Heavy Cotton Receipts Yesterday.
Special to the Appeal
WINoNA, MISS, November S.-Three
hundred and twenty-five bales of cotton
were received here TODAY.
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SPORTING NEWS.


BosToS, November S.-Mystic Park races.
Sweepstakes, mile heats, best three in five.
Belle Sackett won, Viscon second, Hersey
third, George A. fourth. Time-2 :2sI,
2:329, 2:29l, :26..
Unfinished double team. James Golden's
II. B. Winship and a running mate won
John Murphy's Frank and running mate
second. Time-2: :l64, 2:l2l, 2:lIS.
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AGGIE HILL
Produces i'm Court the Certificate Of Hel
Marriage to senator sharon.

SAN Francisco, November S.-Aggie
Hill, suing Senator Sharon for divorce and
division of property, refused in court this
morning to produce the alleged marriage
contract until informed by the judge if she
did not it would be ruled out OF evidence
as so much waste paper. Sharon, upon
seeing it, denounced it as a forgery in such
indignant terms that the judge ordered
him removed from court. The document
remains in possession of the clerk until a
large photograph is taken.
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REPUBLICtN France erects monuments
to the novelists and poets who have made
that country illustrous among the nations.
The proAigate kings and princes have had
their day. The reign of the common peo-
pie has begun, and Alexander Dumas has
been remembered and commemorated
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Democratic Majority Likely 90 Reach
10000.

RICHMOND, November S.-The latest re-
turns increase the Democratic gains. The
reports from all but two districts give the
Democrats twenty-three Senators and the
Coalitionists fifteen. Returns from both
districts not fully reported show heavy
Democratic gains, which, if continued at
the points not heard from, win give one
or both TO the Democrats. In the House
of Delegates the Democrats have so far Sc
cured sixty-three members and the CO.
aiitionists thirty-three. OF the four re-
manning Delegates, the Democrats have
one certain, which makes their majority
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Branuey Elected District Attorney.

Special to the Appeal
WINoNA, Miss, November S.-Ofiicial
returns give A. II. Brantley, for district
attorney, the following majorities: Mont
gomery, 1925; Carroll, l1S1; Leflore, Al ;
Webster, 422; Choctaw, 500; Attala, 667 !;
Holmes, estimated at 400. He carries
every county in the district. He was
the Democratic nominee four years ago and
was elected Mr.. Noel was was nominated
at Lexington by the Democratic conven-
ton, and Brantley published letter be-
fore the election Withdrawing the use of
his name and saying he would support
Noel. He left the district and went to the
State Fair all last week. His friends paid
no attention to his withdrawal, but had
$4,000 tickets printed and distributed to
all the counties. He is true Democrat
and is not at all responsible for the result.
1t was, emphatically, a Democratic fight
inside the party.
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LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
Destruction OF Railroad Depot at Was

Destruction of Railroad Depot at WASH
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Special to the Appeal
LITTLE Rock, November s.-The Arkan-
sas and Louisiana railroad lost its freight
and passenger depot at Washington this
morning, by incendiary fire. Loss, about
$4,000.
Charles II. Halle and Belle Bogart, of
this city, who joined the st. Quentin Opera
Company, were married here to-day by
the Rev. T. G. Tappan.
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SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED
By the Ditehing of n sIecpins-Car ON
~. Paul Road.

MINNEAroLIs, MINI, November S.-The
Tribune's special says: ''The sleeping-ear
on the east-bound night express on the ST.
Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba railroad
was ditched this evening near the bridge
over Red river, connecting Morehead and
Fargo. The car turned bottom up and all
the passengers, dozen in number, more
or less, were injured. The most seriously
hurt were w. S. Bailey, of Chicago, and a
lady from st. Paul, name unknown. A
bridal party aboard, who were injured,
were cared for and resumed their journey
after the debris was cleared away"
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The Democrats Elect AIR the state Off
GERS Exceut Carr.

ALBANY, November S.-The Etening
JoHrlat says: Present election returns
increase Gen. Carr's majority to over 49,
600, and leave little doubt OF the election
OF the Democratic candidates for the re-
manning offices by majorities between 10,-
900 and II, 600. The Assembly stands: Sey-
enty-three Republicans to iifty-fve Demo-
Gratis.
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Reception 20 Gov..Elect Robinson.

CmcopEE, Mass, November S.-Gov.-
Elect Robinson was given reception to
night after the parade. He made 4 brief
speech at the Town Hall, expressing salts
faction at the triumph of the people in a
tllnn nnN man
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Republican Gains Over Last Election
Nearly 10000 Votes.

Returns from three-fourths of the coun-
ties in the State and unofficial estimates
from the remainder indicate the re-elec-
ton of Reese, Rep, Supreme judge by
5000. The Board of Regents are elected
by $4,000 Crawford, Dem, elected judge
Broaty in the First, are Republicans
Republican gain oyer last election nearly
10000 taking the vote for judge as the
basis.
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OrE Washington correspondent notifies
us by special telegram that Ex-Congress-
man Atkins, OF this State, is pushing the
canvass for the clerkship OF the House
and is sanguine of success. The APPEAL
hopes lac will be elected
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Care Of the Dead-Inquest.

MADISON, November S.-A dispatch re-
ceived from Gov. Rush, at bayfield,, in
structs that aid and care be taken of the
dead and injured. He will return in the
morning The mayor of the city has Or
dered an inquest to be held in the morn
ing. A full and rigid investigation will be
had and the blame laid where it belongs.
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REPUBLICAN STATES.

In the above tabulation all the States, it
will be observed which are regarded as
probably Republican" are put in the
column OF certain States, the names of
such as gave Democratic maiorities in the
last elections being put in italics. Much
may occur, however, between now and
1884 TO alter the political outlook.
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INDIAN TERRITORY.
Organization of the Two Houses of the
Legislature.

MusKoGEE, November S.-The Musko-
gee National Council met Monday at
Tahlequah. The first steps taken were to
organize the two houses and elect officers,
when the votes cast at the late election
were counted in joint session. u. W.
Bushyhead was announced as Chief and
Robt Bunch Assistant Chief.
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OUR Helena correspondent revives the
APPEALS suggestion that Southern states
man should be nominated for Vice-Presi-
dent in 1884, and gives some very peril
nent and patriotic views on the subject by
Old-time Democrats
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PENNSYLVANIA.
The OflieiaI Returns of the Recent EIec

PHmApELPHIA, November S.-Official
returns from ffty-one OF fifty-seven coun-
ties of the State and estimates from others
gives Niles, 16,261 majority; Livesey,
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PROBABLE VOTE IN 1884
As a Result of the Elections Held Last
'ruPssInV.

Baltimore sam: The following table,
based on figures derived from the elections
of 1882 or later ones, gives in convenient
form the vote cast in each State as fairly
as it can be made out under the circum-
stances, and their respective electoral
vetes, together with classification show
ing, according to prevalent opinion, their
probable party tendencies in the cam
paign of 1884;
DEMOCRATIC STATES.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Butler to Rum for Governor Next Fall.
BosToN, November S.-The Herald states
that Gov. Butler told a member of his
Council he should run for Governor next
fall. The compliment of IL, 600 votes leads
him to think he will be successful.
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The Attorney-General of the United
States is getting ready to prosecute the
thieves who for years have been robbing
the widows and orphans of the soldiers of
the late war and in many. cases the poor
soldiers themselves.
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DIED.

BEDF0RD-At Tampa. Fla, October 81. 1sS;,
b. W. BEDFoRD, in the ninetieth year of his age.
Funeral services will he conducted by the Rev.
Or. White, at Emwood, this (fRIDAYl after
noon at o'clock. Friends are invited. Car
riayes at Holst's
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DAKOTA.
Five Thousand Majority for the Consfi-
tuition.

YANKToE, OAK, November Son the
constitutional vote, eleven counties have
been heard from entire and twelve par
tally. The total vote as far as heard from
is 1000, and out of this vote there is 5000
majority for the constitution. The State
Executive Committee figures ninety per
per cent of the votes cast for the consti-
tution
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Joseph Tilderley to v Fuchs, 61xl4st
feet on the south side OF Jefferson street !;
also lot 242x14S3 feet near by; $500.
B. L. Armstrong to ]. j.. Robinson, 20
acres on the Germantown plank road !;
$3.50
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NEBRASKA.
Reese. Republican, e. lected by n Small
Majority.

MhlOrlIy.
OMAHA, November S.-Revised returns
confirm previous estimates that Reese,
Republican candidate for Supreme judge,
will be elected by less than 5000 majority.
Indications are that he may receive less
than 2000 Savage, Democratic and Anti
Monopolist candidate, has over 1900 ma
iOritv in this county.
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Rrixhton Beach Race.

New YORK, November s.-Brighton
Beach races. Three-quarters of a mile.
Harpooner won; Riddle second, Teaross
third. Time-l :lS3
One mile, three-year olds. Murmur
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ESTABLISHED 1910.

THE water-supply question will be dis
cussed to-day by meeting OF influential
citizens at the courthouse
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BosToN, November S.-Essex county re-
turns a solid Democratic delegation to the
Senate. The Senate now stands twenty
five Republicans to fifteen Democrats; Re-
publican gain, two.
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THE CHINESE
Who Are Permitted to Land in Sar
Francisco.

SAN Francisco, November S.-Judge
Hoffman, OF the United States District
Court, decided to-day that Chinese who
went to China prior to the passage of the
restriction act were entitled'to land.
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The N0fe fnr GinYernor-

Bo,ToN, November S.-The State vote,
with Gosnold still unheard from, stands
Robinson, 160,1 ,175; Butler, 15O,074; Almy,
1858; scattering, 80; total, 81 ,SS2.
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MahOne's Son Fined for Drawing a
sSsns,

PErERsBuRc, November S.-Senator Ma
homes son was fined SIS for drawing a
pistol at the polls on election day. The
courtroom was crowded.
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NEW YoRK.
Two Men Charged with Hribery.

PoUdHKREPsIE, iovember s. S.-Warrants
are out for Warden Brush, of Sing-Sing
prison, and a customhonse officer named
Van Tassel, charged with bribery OF cleo
tors.
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OuR readers will find full report of
the proceedings of the meeting of the
General Council held yesterday, on the
second page.
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J. ID. C. ATKINS,
OF Tennessee, Actively Canyassing for
! the Clerkship of the House of
Representatives and
Very Sanguine of Being Elected-Land
LoapsFery Popular in the Vicinity
of Helena, Ark.
Heavy Receipts of Cotton at Winona,
Miss.-Destructive Fire at
Washington, Ark.
CONGRESSMAN ATKINS
still i'm the Field for the Glerkship of
the House.

StfII IN tHt Fft6U LOf Inc tIerkShip OF
the House.
Special to the Appeal.
WASHINGTON, November 8.-7Ex-Con-
gresham Atkins, of Tennessee, candidate
for the clerkship of the House, has ar
rived. He says that it is not true that he
has abandoned the contest. On the other
hand he has assurances of support from
all over the. country including the solid
vote of Tennessee, and he considers his
prospects favorable. All the candidates
for clerk are avoiding any entanglements
in connection with the Speakership con-
fest
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Chaneery Cour.~MeDoweu, Judge.

This is motion day. Calendar for Mon
day: 2i6l, Mcclellan vs. Sigler; 1859, Cog
bill VS. D'Arusmont; 1920, McIlenry vs.
Murphy; 1899, Hays VS. Aston; 1907,
Williamson vs. Ballentine.
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'sDR. BESsoS's Celery and Chamomile
Pills are worth their weight in gold in
nervous and sick headache. DIR. H. H.
Schlichter, Of Baltimore.
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in the House twenty-seven on joint bal
lot, not less than thirty-five. The popular
majority in the State will likely reach
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IREDELL COUNTY, n. C.-The ex-sheriff,
Mr.. W. F. Wasson, says Browns Iron
Bitters has improved my digestion and
general health
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A KENTUCKY girl glories in head OF
hair which is seventy inches long and yery
thick, but our chief glory is in the number
of cures made recently by the use OF DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, the best remedy for
,.oflchs anil colds
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If the Baltimore Suns representations
are correct the electoral vote in 1884 will
stand: Democrats 22l, Republicans 179.
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PENSION FRAUDS.
The Attorney-GeneraI Preparing TO Put
Stop to Them and
Bring Those known 10 Have Perpe-
frated Them 10 Punishment.

WASHINGTON, November S.-The follow
ing letter from the Attorney-General ex-
plains itself. Under previous instructions
from him Col. Corkhill, United States Dis
trict attorney, has nearly completed
number of cases OF frauds upon pension
claimants for action by the grand jury.
he has received large number OF fraud
ulent circulars and letters explaining the
use made OF them, and is desirous that
soldiers or their friends having copies of
such circulars, or knowledge of such at
tempted frauds, will at once send him full
information, and be particular to send the
number by which the claim in each case
is known at the Pension Office.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
WASHINGTON, November Z, 1888. I
To the Secretary of the Interior:
Referring to your letter of the ID respecting
the appointment by the Commissioner of PEN
sions of person to aid the United States District
Attorney of this District in the investigation of
all claims for pensions and bounties, in connec-
tiOn with which charges are made against attor-
neys, and 10 examine such cases as the District
attorney shall desire to present to the grand
jury, L agree with you, but such appointment
cannot be made to examine into cases where the
ofenses charged are not offenses against the
United States. But the District attorney, in his
letter to you. includes cases where these pension
agents make formal applications to the Pension
Office we'll knowing the claims they present are
fraudulent This is an ofense againstthe United
States. SO far the District attorney makes
charges of crime against the United States he
should be aided in the examination of such cases
by officer of the Pension Bureau, specially de-
tailed for that purpose. The evil set forth by the
District Attorney is a growing one and all means
that legally be employed to suppress il ought
to be put in motion. To that end permit
me to send you advance proof-sheets of
the report which disoIoses sraSd fsstnst ass;nst
t2e. poor and helpless who have either served
their country themselves and live, maimed and
broken down in health who have left destitute
widows and children, all of whom are vic
tins of these designing bad men, who rob them
of their little savings and earnings under color of
gains they never to have, and overload the
public departments with work that hinders the
necessary progress of their proper business. If
this can be put end to by the Intervention of
the officers of the United States if this can be
punished, it ought to be-
BENJAMIN HARRIS BREWSTER,
Afforney- -CeneraI
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FOR NEW ORLEANS
Notice to Contractors.

DROP0SAL6 70 construct Canal, about las
Il rods, about 10 feet wide, ~ feet deep; about
Is miles west Of Como, Pamela county, Miss,
are invited. Canal through the woods, but tim
''' ''s w. sIKbbeE BROS. Como, Mics.
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OFOIHII8 ost3 70 lIIaV PsslCe t'Ilu quIot IIFoNAIn
throughout the county.

JACKSON, MISS, November 8.-Returns
are nearly all in. The joint Assembly
stands $50 Democrats to twenty-five Re-
publicans and Independents. The Demo-
crats elected eleven out of twelve district
attorneys. The disturbance in Copiah
county was the only one reported in the
State election day.
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Art School,

pRoF. W, c. SANDERS proposes cpsnias an
n Art School, for teaching on rhinSng In all
its hranches, In Memphis. early In October. ld-
Estes, 2fs Main 6reet-
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MISSISSIPPI.

The Legislature 10 stand I35 Democrats
TO ~ Republicans and Independents.
Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, November S.-Benton and La
fayette, contested and considered doubt
full counties, both gave good Democratic
majorities. The latter elects the Hon. \.
j. Baker to the Legislature, who will be
prominent for Speaker of the House.
Grenada county has been carried by the
Independents. The following district at
tOrneys have been elected:
First District. l.. Finley.
Second District-Thomas Spight.
Third District-Ira d. Oglesby.
Fourth District-W. S. Parish.
Fifth District-A. Ii. Brantley.
Sixth District-M. Il. Butler
Seventh District-W. Fl. Neville
Eighth District-G. b. Huddleston.
Ninth District-R. NJ. Miller.
Tenth District-F. a. Mclean.
Twelfth District-F. X. Winchester.
All Democratic nominees except Brant-
ley, who is a Democrat and elected without
being a candidate. The Eleventh District
elected w. f. Fitzgerald, who is a Repub-
lican.
II is estimated that the political status
of the Legislature is: Senate, thirty-fve
Democrats and two Republicans; House,
100 Democrats and twenty Republicans
and Independent Democrats, which in
cludes the Republicans elected on the fu-
sion tickets.
A private telegram from Copiah this
evening says that peace and quiet prevails
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MADISON, Wis, November S.-The full
list of the killed and wounded in the capi-
tol disaster this afternoon is as follows:
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H. po,,,h Electoral
votes.