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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

John Frenk and Lizzie Spinner, William Drotz
and Mary Butsch. Nathan T. Ward and Betty
Simpson, Arnold Waning and Hendrika Trabbe,
Louis Morgan and Emma Healing, Edward Benz
nett and Mary Haggarty, Charles j. Bell and
Harriet G. Coleman, were licensed to marry yes
terdav.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

W. D. Ewing, representing the Evansville Belt
Railway Company, yesterday peUitioned the
State Board of Equalization to make a reduction
OF the rate OF taxation on their road. The line
has been in operation about eighteen months,
and is run by the company which now m anages
it for half the earnings. They claim that the re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

The great trial of Self binding Harvesters, neal
NoDlesv1lle, Hamilton county, Ind, day before
the celebrated Deering Irvine Binder than the
most sangulne spectator predicted. Since the
light the fact that a full carload OF eleven Deer
ing Binders were sold on the field after the trial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28
1874 B. C.

In the year 1874 b. c. there was a comet which
Is said TO have appeared in the heavens nearly
as bright as the sun. When Caesar was assassin
ated, as Roman historians recorded, a comet was
visible In Rome by day as well as by night, which
the Romans said was a sign that Ryan, The
Hats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

following board of directors was elected: James
Fl. Rice, Jesse b. Marvin, A. A. Thomas, Ell p.
Baker, James Nealls, Samuel 8. Heath, W. l..
Higgins, A. Wysong, Eli Marvin, James +. Har-
ney, James Jacobs, Samuel L. CasOn and f. 7.
Lane. The board organized by electing Eli
Marvin president, James H. Rice vice-president,
urer, +. b, Cottingham engineer, and c. S. Yves
naF atfornaV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

ceipts will not cover the expenses. Mr.. Ewing
and Mr.. I%glehart, representing the Evansville &
Terre Haute company, asked that the rate Of
taxation for that road should not be raised.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28
A1ahastine

We are headquarters for Alabastine, the only
durable wall finish. 1t is rapidly superseding
kals0mines. 1t not only gives O better, finish,
but is more durable, gets harder with age, and
will not rub or peel off. Put up in fve-pound
packages or b1lk-twelve different tints and
pure white. Any one can apply it. We are also
agents for Enamel Paint, made at Cleveland.
H~ILDEBRAND & FUGATE,
No. 81 South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

THE Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railway
will sell round-trip tickets between all stations,
good going July 2, 8 and A, and returning till
july D inclusive, at excursion rates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

Corner of Missouri aud Pearl streets, will sup
ply flour, hay, corn, oats and bran. Order by
telephone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

FRANK WILLIAMS, indianapolis, says: zone
bottle of Browns Iron Bitters cured me Of dys-
pepsia."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28
That Field of Barlev AGAIN.

A MALEcCA stick, with silver top, is the correct
thing, at Parker's,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

KING & ELDER have an excellent stock OF
ttan and reed chairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-28

The W, St. L. G P. Railway
will sell tickets at reduced rates on July 8 and
a. Tickets good returning ON July 5,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30
xa,eo,,. The anal Ea,er.

Mr.. Walcott bowled along, says the New
York Sun of Saturday, through the bracing
air of the boulevard, behind his hackers
spanking team yesterday, and arrived at
Gabe Cases ahead of time to continue his
work of eating brace Of quails daily for
thirty days. He was wrapped in gray
ulster that rose above his ears and fell to his
insteps. An attendant kept a watchful eye
on his movements. Mr.. Walcott remarked
that it was a cold day, and casually inquired
at the bar for some gin and bitters.
The bartender glanced at a portrait OF
Washington and replied that the bar was
out of everything except cider.
The quail eater assumed q reproachful
expression for a moment, and then relapsed
into the air Of a man who has lost all interest
in earthly matters. He released himself from
bis ulster as Merchant Williams brought in
the seventeenth batch of quails at 4;121
o'clock. Without removing the light over
coat he had worn beneath the ulster, Mr..
Waloott sat down silently at the table, and,
ignoring the dainties that surrounded the
birds, cut the first quail in quarters. Then
he threw aside his knife and fork, and, en-
ployiug only his fingers and teeth, dissected
the bird persistently, but with total lack OF
interest. In Just seven and half minutes
he had reduced it 10 wreck OF clean-picked
bones, and without moments delay he set
about the demolition OF its companion. He
munched and crunched with automatic
regularity, and deposited the polished rem
nsnts of the second quail on the dish at the
end Of exactly the same time it had required
to get away with the first.
Then Mr.. Walcott swallowed some pepsin
mixture, and having made second Intellectual
attempt 10 run the blockade of the bar,
sighed, entered his ulster, clambered up be.
hind the spirited horses, and was driven
swiftly away. -
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30

cooueiting with republicanism and declining
to hoist, as they have done at last roy zlist
and dynastic colors. Most people again are
unanimous in observing that thoee debates,
which began BY rather bitter and personal
tone OF recrimination between The Cabinet
and its opponents, the Conservatives and
Ssrrano's followers in the Senate, did on the
contrary assume IN the lower house posi-
lively temperate, corciiiatsry strain which
not even the rough incidents provoked by
the Conservatives nor the eloquent protests OF
Castelar, aud Carvaisl in the name OF the
Republican irreconcilables, we're able to
disturb. .----
II ever circumstances were TO place Don
Alfonso de Bourbon in the same position IS
King Amadeus after the disputes and divi-
sions of his Liberals in 1873; if the progress
OF self government and of democracy placed
DOa Alfonso de Bourbon in the same crisis
as Louis Philippe in l84S, 1 am told that he
would not give in or surrender his throne
and his hereditary rights without struggle
that might be a very tough one, because his
majesty is quite determined 10 keep his gen.
erals and his army, high military commands
and the administration of the naval and
land forces-in fact, the sword OF the State
apart from politicsi in future, and a. much as
q constitutional and limited monarchy will
allow him to do entirely within his control
and reach for great emergencies. This iso-
lation and attraction toward the throne Of
the army has been the aim of all the legisla-
ton voted on military organizations since
the restoration, and both under the Conserva-
tive Cabinet Of Canovas and under the Lib
erals now men of tried loyalty, officers of
sound royalist convictions, generals whose
career was az little as possible sullied by
nciamentos-professiona soldiers, in a
word-havc been preferred TO commands of
trust sooner than the more brilliant and
more ambitious commanders who made Mars
merely stepping stone to reach political
eminence.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30
FIXES AND TELEsKApH WEES.


Events are continually proving that ele-
vated Geographic wires are not only nui-
sances from the obstruction OF the streets by
the uasightly poles to which they are at.
tached, by also by their mischievous results
| in cases of fires. The horrers OF the hotel
fire at Milwaukee were aggravated by their
presence, and efforts and appliances for saw
ing life were made useless by their obsiruc-
ton. The mayor of Milwaukee states that
il is the general opinion in that city that
many lost lives would hsys been waved
bat for the difficulties arising from
the telegraph wires that were around
the burning hotel. The city owns fire
escape from which use great advantages were
expected, but it could not be elevated, the
telegraph wires being in the way. The hook
and ladder company attempted to save those
who were in mortal danger, but it was i'm.
possible to raise the long ladders, the aid of
which was so greatly desired; the telegraph
wires obstructed every attempt to do 80. The
game obstruction, it will be remembered, pre-
vented the saving OF many lives at the great
fire at New York, near the city hall some
months ago. There, as at Milwaukee, the fire.
mems long ladders could not be raised be.
cause the telegraph wires prevented. The
New York FIRE department have explained
that. in fntnre fres in tall buildines.
the same obstruction, if the ele-
yated telegraph wires are allowed 10
occupy their present positions, will prevent
the saving Of many lives where, il those
wires were abseni, safety could be given.
The danger from these wires is not restricted
to Milwaukee or New York. In every city
where approach to the upper part OF the
houses is barred by their presence similar
loss OF life TO those mentioned above is GER
tain. There isno necessity to have these
wires in the air; they can as easily be put
under ground in American cities as they are
in some Of the cities OF Europe. e.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30
ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATE
Moi. Mccoy, OF the Firm Of Blanchard
d Co., COncordia. n fss.-e4O0 Re.
ward offered fOr the Assassin.

Special Correspondence OF the Appeal
CoNCoRDtA, Miss, January 2S.-Ou
Thursday night, January 26th, our communal
~ was suddenly shocked beyond description
at the news that Maj W. S. Mccoy, a MEM
Der of the firm OF S. c. Blanchard & Co., OF
this place, and one of our most respected
and peaceable citizens, had been the victim
Of most horrible and jastardly attempt at
assassination. 1t appesrs that the msjor
closed his store, fastened the doors and ex.
tipguished the lights, with the exception of
small lamp which he carried in his hand,
at about o'clock in the evening, and at
this time his brother-in-law, Mr.. N. G.
Blanchard, left the store for his home, leav-
log Maj. Mccoy, as he supposed, entirely
alone. In the course of 3 quarter or three
quarters of an hour groans from the
store attracted the attention Of Mr.
Jacob Frank, whose place of business
is adjoining that OF Messrs. Blanchard & Co.,
who fastened 10 the spot, and, making his
entry through q rear window, found Mai
Mccoy lying upon his face insensible and in
a pool OF blood. Mr.. Frank at first sup
posed that the victim had had hemorrhsg e
from the lungs, but an examination revealed
cash across his throat, extending almost
from ear to ear, three or -FOUR upon the back
and head, one upon the side of his face, and
fracture oil the skull caused by blow upon
the top of the head with the pole of q
Ratchet, which was the instrument en-
ployed. Maj. Mccoy still lives, but his rela-
tives and friends have little or no hope of
his recovery. No clew TO the perpetrator of
the deed has as yet been discovered, and it is
not known whether the object was murder,
robbery, or both, as the safe door of{the firm
was found standing open and Maj. McCoy's
pold watch was nor takan from hia persou
and nothing whatever has been missed. The
villain escaped through the front door of a
shed-room adjoining the store, which was
found open. The Ratchet used belonged 10
the establishment, and was an old and dull
one used in cutting meat. A reward Of $500
is offered by the merchants of this place
for the capture of the criminal. 1t is hoped
that some competent man may be induced TO
solve this crime, which nowremaIns an utter
mystery, and bring to Justice the cowardly
criminal. r. MS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30
THE ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM.
The IiIfberat Appropriation for it by
Congress Das 80 Butferuorih,
of Ohio.

To the Editors of the Appeal:
CEDAR CHAPEL, TENN, January 25.-I
notice that the Com mitiee on Appropriations
of the House of Representatives have re-
daced the usual annual appropriation for the
Army Medical Museum and Library QUE
half, allowing only $1,000 to each. Un.
doubtedly $4,000 would be a small appro-
priation for each, and is certsinly the smallest
cum either institution could prosper
with. These institutions are of the great
est use and interest to the United
States, and in no way can they be crippled
without mourning serious loss TO our govern
ment. The medical profession of this coan-
try represents a considerable percentage"
of patriotism and scientific research, quite
essential to our national growth and pros
perI.y. And let me say right here, that it is
certainly quite humiliating 10 the pride,
generosi y and high attainments OF our
American physicians 10 be thus snubbed by
Mr.. Butterworth, of Cincinnati, O., and the
committee he represented in reporting such
an Insignificant and paliry sum for the
benefit OF these necessary institutions. CIR
tainly no member Of either house, or any
other official dignitary in the govern
ment could object 10 the progressive de-
velopment OF Inc medical sciences in this
country, more especially of our public
museum and library, which could possibly
yield no private subsidy or Individual bene-
fits financially; but on the contrary are ma
tionsl in their character, and dispense their
greatest good TO the country at large. As
one among thousands wishing 10 zee this
matter properly looked after and provided
for, take the liberty of calling your atten-
tion to the same, hoping, il possible. that a
reconsideration of the question may be
reached before il ia too late
NJ NJ SMITH Mn
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30
WORTH REFLECTION.

Our country aOurishes, not from the falla-
cious scheme OF protecIion that lie thrust upon
it, but on account OF the free trade with
which nature aud our free Institutions have
endowed IT, From the Atlantic to the Pa
cific, from Maine to Alaska free trade pre-
walls among the people in their dealings with
each other. We do not protect Pittsburg
against Chattanooga, or the potato grower in
Connecticut against the potato grower in
Illinois. Trade is free between the people,
and therefore they flourish in spite of "pro-
lection" If protection is good thing why
do we not spread il and protect State against
State, city against city and county against
county? Would any American with COM
mon sense countensnce such protection" as
that? If he would not, why not? Evidently
because he considers the free trade system
the best for US. Ii that system is the best as
far as it has been extended, why should we
not increase its benefits by extending it SO as
10 include Canada and Mexico?s The ques-
ton is worth consideration, and reflection
upon it will open the eyes of those who have
not meditated upon such subjects to facts
and principles it will be of value to them to
be conversant with. FsN
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30
WEST POINT, MISS.
The Canton, Aberdeen and Nashville
ROad-A Coifon.Seed Oil Mill
Established.
pecial Correspondence of the Appeal. !

Special Correspondence OF the Appeal
WEST POINT, January 2S.-Jhe topic OF
the day il the Canton, Aberdeen and Nash.
vile railroad. Dirt was broken one mile
southwest Of the city to-day. Qdite num-
Der OF cilizsns went down to zee how work
was progressing, and their reports are very
encouraging. Most OF the line from West
Point 10 Kosciusko is under sub-contract and
work is rapidly progressing.
Our cotton-seed oil mill is now a certainty,
organized with cash capital of $40 600,
with Maj Gorge Herndon as president, J.
ID. Brinker secretary, and d. G. Herndon
general manager.
We also understand that the Columbus
Oil Mill Company will erect an oil fac
tory, together with fertilizer factory, as
soon as the necessary arrangements can be
made.
Next among the many improvements ia
the national bank, the second in the State OF
Mississippi. TIE officers are composed Of
thorough business men, and West Point is
justly proud of the First National Bank.
Capital stock, $4,000.
The Cotton Compress and Warehouse
Company is not yet permanent ORGANISE
lion, but We bsspeak Tor this enterprise much
success, as that highly cultured and talente
gentleman, Capt. r. n. Levy, is al the head.
The name of this gentleman as manager
should insure the compress and warehouse
SUCCESS.
Many handsome dwellings are being erected
in various portions of the city, and every
thing, generally, has tendency TO be on the
boom. BIN.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30

The protectionists are continually claim
ing that all the increase OF trade in the
country since the high tariff was introduced
ia owing TO that implement of legal robbery.
That the country has increased in popula-
tiOn, in the extent Of improved lands, and
in the larger amount OF machinery and labor
saving Implements in use, all 90 for nothing.
Erecting monopolies, aecumulsting money
into the hands of few millionaires, taxing
quinine and iron ties, making the mass of
the people tributAryto the capitalists in a
few aVocations, these, the protectionists de-
clare, are the grand instruments by which a ma
tiono vast resources has become prosperous.
Take ten men living ON an island, make
eight of them pay twenty cents out Of every
dollar they earn to the two others, then point
to the big fortunes OF the two as a proof Of
the splendid results of the protection" those
two monopolists have enjoyed, and every
body would laugh al the barefaced, shallow
farce attempted to be imposed upon their
presumed credulily. Say there were 100, or
1000, or 10000 people on the leland, and the
whole trick would be equally a trick. Take
whole nation, and what was an imposture
and fraud in the case of the ten would be
just as unsound, as Elusive, as trickish
in the cases of every ten Inhabitants that
make up the nation as in the case
OF a single ten upon an island.
Let some of the ten raise corr,
others make clothing, others build houses,
and all exchange their products with each
other, and each would be rich in proportion
to his industries. Every man who worked
well would be comfortable, which would not
be the case if twenty cents out of each mans
dollar had been taken from him to build up
the fortunes of two millionaires. What the
miIlionaires owned more than they required
for comfort, the others would possess less
than they required for comfort. There is the
whole fact and philosophy OF protection"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30

| that which, after rescuing the sufferer from
temporary misfortune, puts him in the way
of providing for himself and preparing for a
| future rainy day. To do that there must be
habits of saving; but here a difficulty oc.
ours. Suppose family by irugality and
care could put away twenty-five or fifty, or
even ten cents a week, how is that overplus
to be preserved? The old teapot is not safe
in case of some temporary pressure its con-
tents are almost sure to be invaded. There
is required place accessible and safe, and at
| the same time not too accessible. The post
Office is supereminenlly the convenient spot
required. Money could be easily deposited
there, but before getting it out there is time
to think, and reflection is a wonderful helper
toward bearing present pressure and
striving to be prepared for future centin-
gencies. The habit of saving once ormed,
it is surprising how it gains afterward by it.
self, Temptation to make inroads are then
easily overcome, and rather than sacrifice
little something put by much will be suf-
fered. The benevolent who have led poor
persons up to this point have done more for
their permanent welfare than any gift of
money could bring. They have given the
faculties of thrift and saving, and with
them that power OF self-control that comes
from the refusal Of present qualification for
the sake of future advantage, power of
tremendous value and the promoter of
admiral virtues. But to do all this the pos
tai savings bank is wanted-that institution
that in other lands has proved so beneficial
in lifting many q good soul out of the ranks
OF poverty. The Postm aster- General, in his
last annual report to Congress, warmly rec
commended the plan, so that whenever Con-
gress plesses to give its sanction, we sb all
have postal savings bank. How is Congress
to be aroused into activity upon this point?
II every charitable association will write to
their representatives and senators, and to in
fnentisl men; and if they will get up petitions
among the poor and the working people gen.
orally, Congress will not fail to respond.
For this to be done, we are OF opinion
the aid Of the ladies must be main
ly relied upon. They know how often
they have had TO lament the misapplication
of charity; they know by what little extrav-
agencies, or more often by want OF thought,
and, oftener still, Tor want OF daily and
hourly carefuIness and habits ofsaving, esti-
mable and amiable people are brought into
straits that constrain profound sympathy.
The ladies, with their kindness of heart, their
Christian pity, could win from Congress this
inestimable boon for the poor. The asso.
ciated charities of Boston have begun
movement in behalf of the postal savings
bank plans; now let the ladies of Memphis
second them, and one of the best modes of
doing good to the poor that experience has
made known will be secured.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-30
HOW COTTON MANUFACTURES ARE
PRUfFCTED.

The APPEAL has received circular con-
tanning a statement OF some of the impor-
tant tariff changes, vitality affecting spinuers
and manufacturers. It's statements should
receive the earnest attention of the Southern
people. We are turning our attention to
manufactures, and are looking to them as
means of delivering the South from the diff
culties that press upon it, and there is no
public subject requiring our attention more
than what Congress is now doing. Its de-
cisions as TO tariff taxation will strongly
affect our future manufacturing prosperity.
The circular before us shows that cotton
goods now paying duties of from fifty
to sixty per cent. ara proposed to
be lowered 10 thirty.five or forty
per cent; iron and steel machinery to
be increased from thirty-fve to forty.fve
per cent. card clothing from thirty.fve per
cent. to over eighty per cent. The decrease
on cotton goods, if made in proportion TO
the decrease on corresponding goods, is in
the line reform In the tariff ought to go,
but an increase on the machinery or mate
rial used to produce those goods, while the
protection" On the goods themselves is pro-
posed to be decreased, is one of those acts
Of palpable injustice that fmay be expected
from quarter that is capable of proposing
to restore taxation upon quinine, and 10
treble the tax on cotton-ties. Cotton goods
reduced thirty-three and half per cent, and
the machinery used in their manufacture to
be taxed twenty-eight per cent. more than
before, and on card clothing increased 120
per cent, is more than the cotton interest
ought to endure in silence. 1t is stated that
cotton mill Mat can be put up in
Manchester for 100000 would, if put up in
Memphis at the rate of the present tariff,
cost $4,000. This difference against home
Manufacture it is proposed to increase, by
raising the duty on machinery twenty-eight
per cent. A change so detrimental to the
cotton Manufacture of our own mills is pro-
posed on the pretense of encouraging Amer
lean industry! Is il not time our people in
The cotton belt began to stir, to oppose, and
10 protest? The iron manufacturers are
spsring no expense, no effort to bind the bur-
len Of tribute upon the cotton grower and
he cotton manufacturer. Are these incapable
4 making an effort IN seli-dstenssa