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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-06-01
HILL INVESTIGATED
The Committee Appointed TO Look Ints
, the Affairs Of the Supervising
Architects Office
Finally Begin 0perations-What the
Prosecution Expect TO Prove
Capital Briefs.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The investigation
OF the affairs Of thesupsrvisipg srchitects o.
fee of the Treasury commenced this morning.
Jas Coleman appeared ss cour sci for Murch,
and J. L. Thomas represented Hill. Murch
anu Hill were both present. Coleman said
be desired TO put iu evidence all papers
bearing on what ere known as the five per
cent contracts. Blair, of the Department Of
Justice, objected to the introduction of the
evinence on the ground that the frat contract
with the Dix Island Granite Company was
made by HtlPs predecessor in office, Mullett,
and consequently had no bearing upon this
investigation.
the Chairmsu said 1t was evident that
Blair and himself could not act in harmony
10 this investig cation, and asked that the let
ter OF Murch, requesting the appointment OF
government counsel TO assist, upon which
Blair was detailed, Be Withdrawn. Chairman
~ said that in order to proceed TO busi-
ness The Committee would moi raise an OBJ
lection, but go over for the present. This
was satisfactory to all concerned, and then
Coleman offered in evidence the contract
made IN 1883 between Supervising
Architect Aullett and the DIX Island
Granite Company for furnis hing stone
for the New York poslofice. Coleu an said he
proposed this contract entitled the contractor
to fifteen per cent. profit, but with full
knowledge Hill, who was then assistant
Supervising Architect. decreased the figures,
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MULE, MAN AND CART
Tumble from the Top OF Coal Pile
twenty-five Feet High-A Curl
ous Coincidence.

An accident occurred at Brown & Jones's
coal yard, corner Main and Mccall streets,
at noon yesterday, by which q negro driver
named Moses Heron was dangerously hurt.
He was in the act of duuping load of coal
on the top of the coal pile, which is, perhaps,
twenty five feet high, when the mule, in Fl,
OF stubbornness-he has about nineteen day
backed the cart over the edge of the pile.
The side runs up almost perpeudicul arly, the
edge of the base running about three feet
from fence of tall, sharp pickets. 1t was
over this that man, mule, cart and coal tum-
bled in promiscuous jumble. The driver
was shot over the fence, like stone from
catspult, to the sidewalk on Mccall
street. the mule and cart turned
over and over, finally falling between the
pile and the high fence, with the load of
coal on top. 1t was necessary TO cut away a
stout cedar post and tear away panel OF
the fence before the animal could be extri
Gated. Strange TO say ne injury was done
either mule or cart, and both we're in active
service within an hour after. Tue heroic
hybrid neither ssked nor obtained holiday
or a medal. The driver was not SO for rtunste.
He was picked up insensible and taken into
the office, where restoratives were admins
tered and medical aid summoned. DR.. Kim.
brough made hasty examination, and dis
covered that no limbs were broken, but thinks
it probable the poor fellow received internal
injury. He was removed TO his home on the
corner of Dssoto and Linden streets, where
he could have the attention of his family.
1t is = remarkable coincidence that an acci-
dent of the same nature occurred at the
identical spot some years ago, Hhen Frank
Wait had charge of the yard. The pos.
which was cut down to-day was sound aud
stout, having been put there in place of one
cut down when the former accident happ .ned
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CAPITAL POINTS.


WASHINGTON, May 31.-The government
of New :sland has agreed, in conjunction
with the government of New South Wales,
TO renew for two years the contract for car
rying the mails between San Francisco, Aus
iralia and New ZEALAND. Should the United
State', however, refuse 10 contribute sub.
sidy the contract is terminated at the end Of
the first year.
James c. Rapier, Collector of Internal
Revenue for the Second District of Alabama,
died laft night.
Jss. Fletcher, OF Iowa, is appointed United
States Consul to Genoa, vice John F. Hazel
ton, who i. appointed Consul at Hamilton,
Ont.
The estimated decrease OF the public debt
for May is about $S,5o0,0o0. The bond re-
demptlon during the month was $40 SOC, 600;
payments ca account Of pensions, S 2, 600 600.
Merrick continued hi, address in the Star.
route case day, and called the attention OF
the jury to the loss sustained by the govern.
mest by the Brady system OF increase and
expedition.
Walter Evans, the new Commissioner oi
Internsl R'venus, WAS installsd in Office this
morDing. Gen. Raum, the retiring Com
missioner, introduced the managers OF th'
several divisions to their new chief.
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JACKSON, MISS.
Card from J udge Cowan-sale OF the
Csnper's wells Property.

Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, May Sl.-Judge Cowan, Of the
Vicksburg court, publishes card in the
morning papers Of that city relative to the
recent card OF Gen. Fitzgerald, district attor-
ney of his court, and opens thus: He sub
mit,sd to the public whether private con-
yersation concerning third parties should be
paradsd in the newspapers. He therefore
declines to contribute to the discussion. No
public parade of his coursg. or integrity is
necessary in the Vickburg community at
this time. He does not feel called upon TO
make further replies than heretofore given.
The Cooper's Wells property was sold yea
tsrday in eight-acre blocks. The block On
which is the we'll brought $2250. G. j.
Allen, of New Orleans, was the purchaser.
The entirs property brought $3.50.
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PERSONALS.

Mk. BEN G. JOLLY has returned from
Chicago, and will open 8 new commission
store.
r. A. SPIcEE, OF Shelby county, and D. H.
Thomas, OF Bells Station, were yesterday
visitors at the Cotton Exchange.
Mr.. c. B. GALLOWAY, manager of the
Peabody Hotel, aud Trezsvant & Carey were
Yesterday admitted to membership by the
Merchants Exchange.
Miss FANNIE A. MCCULLOUGH, the young
lady that sang the solo, "Pll Follow Thee"
at the Operahouse, Mondsy night, is
graduate of LeMoyne institute, and the
leading soprano singer in the Liszt-Millard
Club.
DAN OLEARY, the celebrated pedestrian,
is in Sydney, New South Wales, and on the
10th of April was gettirg ready for a ,iI-
days contest. He was well received, especi--
ally by the Irish population, who presented
him with an address.
P. D. ALsroN, of Batesville, Miss., has
Just purch ssed the residence of Minisr Par
ker, on Rayburn avenue, ard willsoon re-
move to this city. We are glad to welcsms
such citizens among US. MInter Parker will
Immediately erect handsome brick house on
the corner Of Rayburn avenue and Jackson
street
ONE OF the most DeautlluI ana charming
young ladies of West Tennessee ia Miss Ella
Neal, daughter of Thomas W. Neal, of the
Dyersburg Gazette. Pending the late Guber-
Material canvass she was selected BY the
ladies OF Dyersburg TO present Gov. Bate a
magnificent bouquet This she did in bou-
quet of beautiful thoughts, and with such
| graceful ease tn at she won the admiration of
| G ". Bate, and 10 appreciation of the tale mt
and accom- plishments of Miss Ella he yester-
| day forwarded to her beautiful canary bird,
an appropriate present 10 one OF the fsirest
daughters of West Tenuessse.
Mr. HUaH D. ToMLINsos and Miss Mollie
| A. Matthews were married at O:ceola by the
| Rev. Father Bleomer, OF Memphis, yesterday
norniag. Tne groom is the popular chiei
clerk of the Dean Adams, and the bride is
the daughter OF leading citizsn OF Osceola
The happy couple we're attended at the altar
bv Mr.. John Edgingtou, of Osceola, and Mis-,
Hattie Crane, of ST.. Louis. After the cere.
mony the party boarded the Adams and
made bon voyage down the river TO Memphis
An excellent string band furnished ths music
for the trip, aud the following ladies and
gsntlemeu formed the bridal party: Mr.. and
Mrs. Tate, Miss Boiseau, Miss Ediugton, Jo
seph Eigirgton, John Edgiugton, Bart Edg
ipgion, of Memphis; Miss Hattie Crane, Of st
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RUNAWAY RACKET.
A Pair OF woak-Knesd sut WfId.Eyed
Country Horses Create q Panic.

About $3.50 O'Clock yesterday evening
two horss team belonging to f. + Colby,
which was driven by young man named
] i'm Russell, became frightened at an incom-
ing train and dashed away at the top OF
their speed. The coupliDg-pIn broke after
two or three jumps, and young Colby, who
sat on the hind axle, was lett behind the pro-
cessiop. Russell was thrown to the ground
but held to his lines aud was dragged along
about fifty yards, when the Lines broke and
left him rolling in The dust The team rushed
franlicslly on, struck = hack which stood in
front of the Louisville depot, broke the
tongue iu three piecss, and cut the legs of
the horses so severely that they will not be
able TO haul another load any time soon.
Sill the frightened team scurried on
down Main street to Concord, Concord
to Second, where a horse stood hitched
to an awning-p post 10 front of Schilliug's
Stock Y ard. They tore down the post TO
which the horse WAS hitched, while he
scampered away down Second street with the
scsntling hanging 10 his bride and dangling
shout his legs. The team went on little
further after giving the horse good start and
managed 10 hang themselves around post
at tine corner of the awning. Here they were
taken in charge of bysianders and on COM
plant of the owner of the hack, Nelson
LsVei, Omcer horan TOOK horses anu uriVer
to the ststionhouse to have the matter inves-
tigsted. They were released as soon as the
real facts became known. The heroes Of the
day were marched slowly away in search OF
the pieces of the wagon, one with
his eye bupged, the other with
his foreleg in sling, and both
looking mighty repentant and solemn.
But the real picture of woe was found in q
young fellow who had attempted to stop the
frightened horses. A dog that became fright
eued sDd didn't know what all the fuss was
about, bat thought it was incumbent upon
him TO take part somewhere, took part OF the
s,st of the aforesaid young mans breeches,
when the latter was ia the act of grasping
the reins of the runaway team. AS he wore
a rather previous coat, his anguish was
great, his woe too Intense 10 be described
The crowd encouraged him by various sug
ges;ions about killing the deg at once, but he
| decIin.d 10 run alter him, taking a seat on 8
bear-key instead
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NEWS In BRIEF.

Boston, MAY S1.-The Board of Overseers
Of Harvard College, by vote OF IL to Is to-day
refused to confer the degree of LID. on Governor
Butler.
Montreal, May 3I.-The spanic on the
Stock Exchange to-day was caused by an attack on
the city passenger railway shares which fell ten
per cent.
Little Rock, May 31.-The Arkansas State
Medical Association to-day elected as officers for
the ensuing year, J. n Kellar, president; L. P
Gibson, secretary; A. L. Breysacher, treasurer.
Pniladelphis, May 3l.-The steel rail pro-
duction of this country last year was D. tons
69i9 tons of Bessemer, land. .4170 of open hearth
less than 1000 tons in excess Of the production of
1851.
Cleveland, O., May 31-Dr. w. 7. Car
lett. secretary of the Committee of Arrangements
citation, announces that all preparations are COM
pete. Cards of invitation for twenty receptions
are ready.
Montreal, May 3l.-The city was visited
by a northwest gale to-day which caused ships to
break their moorings and drift down the river.
Some accidents by scafolding and insecure walls
being blown down, but nothing serious was re-
ported. Torrents of rain fell and the warm
weather lspsed into coel again.
Detroit, May 2.-The National Free
Trade Convention assembled in this city to-day,
consisting OF number of prominent advocates OF
the principles of free trade The object is an in
terchange of views as to the best method TO be
pursued for the propagation of their distinctive
principles. The attendance was not large
Cincinnati, May 31.-The Export Associa-
ton having been inquired OF frequently whether
the report was true that Canadian restrictions on
the importation of liquors had been removed, to-
day received dispatch from N. B. Owells. Com
change has been made in the regulations restrict
ing The importation of liquors.
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LOCAL NOTICES.

OTTAWA, IH-Dr. 7. A. Smurr ssys:
Browns Iron Bitters give entire satisfaction" I"
Go to J. A. Bailey's, 2s5 Second street, for
pumps, pipes, we'll points, etc.
k@FAsT, brilliant and fashionable are
the Diamond Dye colors. One package col
ors one to four pounds goods. Ten cents for
any coler.
HAVING to remove my marble works very
soou, am now offering my stock at greatly
reduced prices.
THOs. MAYDwELL, Ss Union st.
"IoLANTHE" will be presented at Lsubrie's
Tneater on the 7th, s h and 9th instant. 1t
will be rendered by the best amiteur talent
of the city. No one should fail 10 attend.
DR. BENsoN's Skin Cure consists of inter-
nal and external treatment st same time, and
it makes the skin white, soft aad smooth. Il
contains no poisonous drugs. One dollar, Al
druggists.
THE finest may yonaise dressing for all kindi
of salads, cod meats,r raw tomatoes, picked
salmon, cabbage, etc, is Durkee's Salad
Dressing. Better and more economical thar
home.m ade
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THE STATE CAPITAL.
Farmers Convention for the Purpose
of Organising a Club
For Middle 1ennessee-Death Of Brig.
Ger. Geo. &. RaeII.
Special to the Appeal

Special to the Appeal
NASHVILLE, May 31-A Farmers' Con.
vsntion was held at the capitol to-day to or
gsnizs Farmsrs' Club for Middle Teunes-
see. Commissioner McWhirter urged upon
the farmers the necessity of the organic atien
of club. One thing which called for a Co.
operation of the farmers, was that the State
shsuld be properly represented in the Boston
and Louisville Expositions. He had only
he thought the farmers should get together
asd help in this matter. The speaker also
stated that there were now over 1000 people
in this State looking for homes. He urged
upon the farmers the great advantage of the
organization of club.
The Hon. r s. Butler spoke in favor of
Farmer Club. He citedthe great adv vsntage
which followed the organization OF the farm
ers of East Tennessee. The convention in
that section had been the means of educat-
ing the farmers by the distribution of agri-
cultural literature. He belived that if such
club should be organized large and en-
thusiastic convention would follow at an
early day. As it was now, the smallest negro
politician had more Influence with the Legis.
latures. Mr.. Butler said the way to manage
such convention as proposed was TO keep
out poliucs, and it was then bound TO sue.
csed.
DIR. 7. A. Atchison moved that q commit
tee be sppolnted to confer with the delega-
tion from the East Tennessee Convention for
the purpose OF naming dav for the meeting
and organiz alton of State Convention This
motion prevailed.
Gen. w. ii. Jackson favored the organizs-
tion of a club, but he thought that the aim
OF this organization should be to mould pub
lie sentiment and shape public legislation
He saw no reason why the farmers, who were
in the majority, should rot have what legis-
lstion they desired. He knew that the
farmers By nature were the most corserva-
tive of all people. They were no. warning
development of all her agricultural and
manufacturing interests.
Inc Qresident appointed the following
committee: DR.. I. A. Atchiaon, Gen. w. 81.
Jackson, M. g. Cockeyil, Gen. Lucian <
Polk and T. o. Harris, ir.
Gen. Jackson moved that the 9th of June
be named az the day for the meeting OF the
farmers OF Middle Tennessee to organizs O
csAvention.
BEEvET BRIG. GEN. GEORGE P. BUELL.,
who was well known throughout the West,
and who WAS recently stationed at Stanton,
N. NJ, died this afternoon from an operation
performed on his jaw bone. Gen. Buell. WOE
distinction during the war and on The yellow
stone. At the close of the war he was made
lieuteuaat-colonel, and promoted to colonel
in the regular army in 1879. Al the time oi
his death he was colonel of the Fifteenth
Infantry. He was a cousin of Gen. Dor
CarloI Buell., who went through Tennessee
during the war, and for whom he named hi:
only son. He was = son-ia-law of the late
Judge John s. Brien, noted Middle Ten
nessee jurist.
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uuifad PreshYferiaus.

PrTTsBURG. May 3l.-The session of the
United Presbyterian General Assembly this
morning wss occupied 10 discussion on the
report of the Finance Committee and the
COMMITTEES on Education. The latter was
adopted sf er an amendment providing for a
tscit recognition of Lincoln College, under
the care Of the Kansas Synod.
The Rev. ]. q. Carson presented q lengthy
protest against the action of the Assembly on
the music question, which was signed by s
number OF ministers and elders. Efforts were
made to obtain permission for those moi
members of the Assembly 10 sign the protest
and go upon record, but the opposition was
90 great that the motion was withdrawn.
The Assembly adjourned sine die thi
evening
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PITTsBUKe, May 31.--The conference of
The irou IN anufacturers and the Amslgsmstad
Association committees this afternoon re-
suited in the manufacturers signing last
years scale, IS so per ton, for puddliog.
This action happily averts strike, and in
sures the running Of all the mills in the West
for at least one year longer. The manUfac-
turers, who have all along persisted that
they would not psy but IS, and who we're sup.
posed TO have q solid front, give as the reason
for their unexpected action, that they had
positive Information that a number of West
ern mills had made arrangements 10 con
tipus at the old scale, with the condition
that il the manufacturers here were success-
ful their workmen would accept the
same wages, and rather than submit
to seeing their trade going TO other places
decided to pay the wages demanded
by the Amalg.ted Association. President
Jarrett, OF the latter, says the scale was
signed unconditionally, and charactsrizes it
as "a victory without a battle" Intense
satisfaction is expressed on all sides over the
settlement, as q strike was regarded as inev-
liable, and to Pittsburg an indefinite shut-
ting down OF the iron mills means not only
serious loss 10 those engaged in that particu'
lar industry. but 10 every other industry aad
business ss we'll
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UnsstfsfsctOry state of Affairs at Chi.

CHICAGO, May Sl.-From Interviews with
the managers of leading iron mills 10 ard
about this city, it appears inevitable that all
will close down tomorrow owing to the fall
ure of mill owners 10 sccede to the Pittsburg
scale. The controversy will not in any way
affect the steel rail mills. which will con-
Time their operations. The managers Of
the mills Join in asserting the advantage
reats with them, as the market is inactive
and prices only moderate, while employees
Usre only recently engaged in a long strike,
from The effects of which they have not yet
recovered. President Prussipg, of the Master
Masous' Association. sioutly denies the i'm
putation made by the Bricklsyers' Uaiou,
that he had tampered with the agreement
signed by the Committee of Arbitration, and
which it was supposed would end the strike.
He asserts that the bricklayers are in rage
simply because they have been defeated in
everything they set out TO accomplish. The
end of the strike cannot now be foreseen.
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A NEW road law before the Illinois Leg
islsiurs coutsins, among other provisions,
one doing away with that feature OF the pres
ent Law which gives the residents of dis
trict the option of psyiug their road tax
either in cash or by labor on the highways;
it requires the payment Of the road tax in
cash. The labor feature has generally proven
a farce. as it hap done in this aud almost ev-
cry State in the U Aiou. Good public roads
can only be made as good public streets are
by intelligent Ia sor, properly directed and
vail Maid
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The reading public will regret to learn
that the greatest OF all Russian novelists,
Ivan Tourgenief, is hopelessly insane, and Is
reported TO have lost all his interest in cur
rent events. At times he is said to bs absc-
lutely mad and ready to commit suicide.
According TO the latest sccousts, he was in
his villa at Bougival under close super
vision. TourgeniI f's fame ss delinesier OF
Russian society is worldwide; the Russians
themselves esteem also his poems.
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THE act OF Congress for the prevention OF
the introduction OF contagious and infectious
diseases, which requires the ssnitsry inspec-
tion of vessels at Havana bouni for the
United States, will expire on the SOih instant
and Congress has made go provision for
renewal Of the act. The want Of sanitary in
spection at that place and inform alton in
bills OF health will prove ioiurious to vessels
and danger to ports in the Uoited States.
The necessity of compstent, responsible
inspector serving, as heretofore, in the Amer
lean consulate is sPparent. Havana, with its
yeIio~-f-ver, il constantly endangeriug the
ports OF the United States.
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The country generally will accept Mr..
Abram Hewitts statement as correct that
there was neither Encouragement nor ex-
travsgance in the building of the great
bridge. The sum ssed over the original es-
innate was for lands purchased not origi-
nally included, and for additional hight,
breadth and strength of the massive struc-
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THE public schools will be closed to-day
and remain closed until October. The ex-
aninalious go far have proven in the highest
degree satisfactory, and pupils, teachers and
parents are alike satisfied. The High School
commencement services will take place at
the Theater tonight, when fifteen pupils will
be graduated. Mr.. Superintendent Collier
will present the diplomas.
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EAST SAGINAW, MICH. May 31.-Saginsws,
8; Bay Chy,2.
PHILADELPHIA Msy AtlanticL 6;
Cihcirnsii.,7. Chicases, 4; Philadelphiss, 3.
BOSTON, May 3l.-The BuffAlo-Boston
game was stopped by the rain.
FoRr WAYNE, IND, May S1.-Fort Wayns,
IL; Quincy, 5.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

R.D. Goodwin to N. W. speers, jr, part
of lots II and is, block Al, beginning IS feet
south of Vance street, on the west side of
Causey, running south SO feet and west 165
feet, $3.50, of which $50 cash and 500 in one,
two, three and four years.
E. Whitmore ts = Parker, undivided half
of three acres and part Of lot II, Weaklsy
subdivision, $50.
Resides paortpapeS
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The New Orleans Picayuas publishes let
ter from Mr.. C. Menelas, a we'll kaown Lou
isiana planter, who says that he has already
more than twenty acres in iute, will plant
more, and will this season have three differ
eut dtcorticators st work side by eide. The
Ricdyune thinks this was the missing link in
perfect SUCCESS f1r iu's culture in the South.