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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-31
CLUBBED TO DEATH.
s1One Of the Finest' in Trouble for a
Too Free Use Of His Little
Locust.
A Man Dies from the Effects Of Cruel
Beating at the Hands Of the
Brute.

Maurice Mcnamara was arrested for caus-
ing the death last evening of John Smith
by clubbing. Only yesterday Mcnamara
was before the Police Commissioners upon
charges of cruelty clubbing respectable
citizens a few weeks apo
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Private School for Boys.

T WILL teach a limited humber of boys at my
i residence, No. 5S3 Shelby street, beginning
Monday, September g. 1888. Thorough instruction
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MANHOOD E9s!1I{IaA E lssI 9 3 y e. s.s12ek2, E
uI:ssSsssss. 1S9f:%SYch q e 20 e V4T9
SPRING HILL COLLEGE,

NEAR MOBILE, ALA. Founded in 1880. EN-
IN powered by the Legislature of Alabama to
confer all Collegiate Degrees. Location beautiful,
and one of the healthest in the SOUTH The health,
comfort and happiness of the student the constant
aim. A full Corps of Superior and Experienced
Teachers. The three courses, Preparatory, Com
mercial and Classical, taught in the most thorough
manner. Session opens October lst. For further
Hill College, Mobile, Ala.
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Mrs. Emma C.TuCker

WILL REOPEN HER sCH0oL, AT 279 LIN
Vocal and Instrumental Music and Dancing
taught by specialists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
IIAII.OWELL.

There will be a DRAFT of one person to
serve as traverse juror at the Feb. term of
the Superior Court. at four o'clock Monday
p. NJ. at the City Clerks office.
City Marshal True swore out three search
warrants on Thursday and with police search
ed the premises of Patrick Leighton, Dennis
Garraty and Fred W. Mclaughlin. At the
latter place they confscated eight bottles of
whiskev and eleven of hedford rum. Nc
Laughlir was brought before the municipal
court. plead not guilty. was adJudged guilty
with fine and cost amounting to Sl09,-he
appealed.
On Wednesday p. VI. package contain
ing two gallons of whiskey marked VIM f..
Barrow. was seized at the depot.
L. l. Shaw, Esq. representative from Var
mouth formerly agent of the cotton factory
in this city. attended the annual meeting of
the Choral Union Tuesday evening. where
he received cordial welcome.
There will be preaching at the Congrega-
tional chapel Sunday, probably by Rev. W.
T. Oh, ar of Winthrop.
Rev H. Tilden of Augusta, will preach at
the Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
Tur ANNUAL MASS CONVENTION OF
m,s Maine State Temperance Society

nm =. hold in Granite Hall. AUGUSTA. on WET.
vrsDAY and THURSDAY JANUARY 2iih and
IL i.s3 This is not clo-e corporation nor All
D, ion TO be- conduct. d in the Interest Of any
ofea., narty or religious sect. All Temperance men
.omru throLg hout The state may consider fhcIn-
anu ,nemb, rs and are cordially invited 10 unite
80. .anrts In winning more complete 1ctory over
w Wy ,rshic and use o strong drink, during the Year
". ~ .ome than has been ,ained in ne past.
W ovails y would congratulate the ctIzens OF our
s..,. :" mon the advanced riaud OF the Temperance
o,in.i,t of our people, both in moral and i.gai
c, We would aiso caution them a, ainst cohdi-
- OF inactivity and fanced security: Our Toe is
.n .,rnns and subtle. He has often been deieat',
~, n.yrr subdued and We can only expect 10 attain
si ,ucces. by closely following up our vict1ries
In r,tnated attacks, more frequent anu more
r,,ed We hope ior yer. large Alt. ndahce al the
sp,nug .e,s on ot the fr-t day Of our meeting im-
,,.ut matter. will be Introduced aud .pec NJ III
i,,e.s APPOINTED to prepare the ~oIk fo our COLI
.drrxtpu and discussion.
nj brirl social meetings VIII De held ior
- nrai,. and consultation, and addres.es will
r nd by some hu well qualified TO i"iere't
"a instruct II is ior you 10 d-teTfnine whether or
% % IN m. year 10 come, YOU viii make Iapid stIId.s
ard, the final eAierIni1ation Vi tue llquor Iramc
tom our state anu IL controlling pubic nliniehi
n.,n,t the prrni,iou. pI aciicc Of social drinking
eTh, Maine eut Railroad VIII zeal icket- al one
,.,e ior the round up ZONE connecting ROADS VIII
40 m. zane, while Others wall Issue ire return
,S.t, frnn The stations Where th,y connect with
M Main. Cenirai 10 be gwen BY the Ofhc' rs oil the
eony,ution 10 IhOse who pay luii iare over lhos.
roads. :, n, n "-''
20 ToksLY secretary.
ELISHA Atkins. treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Chase's Mills boasts of q new industry, q
shook shop, over which Them Steers
proudly exul,s in q manner characteristic OF
that paper and of Uncle Solon, who says;
The bolts are IS inche. long, of all sizes
from four inches to foot and half IN
diameter, with little waste. and they cut up
like old pork. Capt. McIntire and Alvin the
edgcr. both have hankerns for oak ke
the national banks for bonds. They saw
seven cords a day and look over their
shoulders for more. The scream Of the four
saws in the early morning before sunrise and
the cry of sleds coming in with oak. make
heavenly music in the frosty air. Winter in
the North is everywhere delightful. but al
Chsse's Mills it is charming. Capt Me-
Intire is in his Kingdom come In Denmark
oak tree fit for slaves never gets more
than six inches through before it is worked
into shocks. Here the timber is large and
handsome, sound and solid. A round bolt a
foot or ten inches through Is split into slaves
before vou have hardly time TO look at il. A.
fast ~ the slaves come from the saw. Alvin
the edger takes EN-. The slaves are laid on
a table that runs on the arc of a circle just
the right 'bilge' for the shook. Alvin runs
the table under a small circular saw. which
leaves the edge of the stave just the right
'hilge' and bevel. The stave Is turned over.
and the other side edged the same way
Both end. of the stave are cut off square by
two circular saws hung on the same arbor-
as far apart as the shook is long. Three
thousand slaves are made each day from the
round log. and fitted for the cooper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
Advice tn MOthrra

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
YOUR rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
ut once and get a bottle of Mrs. WISsLnw :
SOOTHING SYRUr FOR CHILDREN TEETHiNG.
Its value is incalculabe. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it. mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrh' ca.
regulates the stomach and bowels, cure
wind collie, sottens the gums. reduces IN
flammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHr>G is pleasan,
to the taste. and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States. and is for sale
BY all druggists throughout the world. Price
% cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
" NJ. G, A.

The following i, the statistical work of
the Augusta Young Mems Christian Assotia-
tion for the three months ending January 9th
1888 Religious meetings ,r all, l3; meet
ings for young men .; hope ful conversions,
(young msn) 4 calls made by General Sec
r-tary. 337 calls made on General Secretary.
80; announcement" distributed. 1900
Young men personally conversed with in the
interest of their soul's salvation. s; papers
distributed (State pris"n). $50; religious
meetings in different churches attended by
General Secretary, II: letters of introduction,
2; visits from city pastors, l6; requests for
prayer, 10; clergvmen from distance, 6;
new members. "a lectures, 2; receptions. 5;
entertainments. 2; General See. with two del
egates attended State Convention at Lewiston
pieces of mail matter received pertaining
to association affairs, 90; number of pieces
sent out. 354 strangers welcomed, 25; to-
tai attendance at gospel meetings, ,, l42: to-
tai attendance at young mems meeting. 241
total attendance at rooms. . 5S2; member
ship Of the association to date, l54; associa-
ton and committee meetings, 81 directed TO
boarding houses, 2 classes in gymnasium, 4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Inc Boston Post relates an incident of the
recent inauguration day at Augusta. Repre-
sentative Elias Thomas of Portland, stepped
up 10 Senator John II. Kimball who some.
"nA' resembles ex- Gov. Plaisted. though bet
ef looking by far and has often been taken
VI ne Ex-Governor, and slapping him on the
~ ."'u'der said, "How are you, GOVERNOR
.nen lowering his voice almost to whisper,
~ sight rather see you inaugurated
way than the man who 10 70 be-"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

9-Chas Jenkins. at his fish market, op.
nos,Ie the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river oysters at 40 cts, Nor
folks. 80 cents. and Scarboro CLANS at 20 cts.
an assortment of canned fish. lobsters' ano
fresh and corned fish of all kinds. His goods
cannot be excelled for freshness ana eooo
quality.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Parents who allow their children to grow
up with scrofulous humors bursting from
every pore are guilty of great wrong
Think of them pointed ont as branded with
a loathsome disease, and YOU will readily
procure them the Cuticura Remedies.
A pure. wholesome distillation Of witch
hazel, American pine. Canada fir. marigold
clover blossoms, etc. fragrant with the
healing essences of balsam and pine. Such
is Sanford's Radical Cure for Catarrh. Com
plete treatment for 81. decl tw&s&w I'm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The council of churches on Tuesday ap
proved the action of the lialloweli Congrega
.ional church in accepting the Resignation o
Rev. c. A. White. Resolutions highly com
plimentSry to Mr.. White and expressing re-
sret at parting with him were passed. II.
will probably accept the call from the churci
at Mechanic Falls
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Frank Chase, Walter f. Chandler and
Charles Fletcher were arraigne,l b, fore Judge
Andrews. yesterday afternoon, for assault
on Lewis Corran Thursday morning.
Their case was continued until
Wednesday when Elmer f. Turner and
Henry Thorndike two other men whom it is
alleged were engaged in the assault will also
be arraigned. Corran was not badly hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

All visiting Good Templars are notified
that there are two lodges in the city. Capital
Lodge and Augusta Lodge, which meet on
Friday and Tuesday evenings respectively,
and all are invited t. attend al Lodge rooms
on Water street each .ide of Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

A House bill, No. l4l0, granting an in
crease of pensions to one-armed and one
legged soldiers. is now before one Of the
committees of the United States Senate.
Yesterday petition, signed by the Governor
members Of the legislature, was forwarded
to Senators Hale and Frye for presentation
to the committee. praying that the committee
report the bill to the Senate and that that
BODY take favorable action upon it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The installation of the officers OF Augusta
Lodge, No. I4l, F. & A. NJ, will take place
at Masonic Hall, this city, on Tuesday even
ing next, Jan. %. An invitation is extended
to the officers and members of Bethlehem
Lodge, and to all visiting and sojourning
persons to be present. The services will be
performed by X. W. J. J. Jones, ID. ID. &. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

As many OF our citizens have been aware
the water in the reservoirs of the Augusta
Water Company has been very low for sew
eral weeks. it being necessary to pump water
from the river to keep up the supply. The
company has now decided to purchase q
pumping engine of about POO horse power.
1t will arrive next week and will be placed
present winter. In the spring it will be re.
moved to point hard by the railroad bridge
where it will remain through the summer
pumping water into the reservoirs when ne.
cessary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Rev. David Allen, representative from
Chesterviile, will conduct the services in the
First Christian church, Northern Avenue,
this city, tomorrow evening at O'Clock
All are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The steam engine which IN the
past has carried the machinery Of
the Kennebec Wire Work, at llaloweli'
has recently been taken out and replaced
BY a more powerful one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The question of the division of Aroostook,
IT'S likely, will be one of the bones of con-
@ntion during the session. Caribou is in
mvor Of the scheme. Aroostook is large
enough for State by itself, and sometime
VIII have population of hundred thousand
but just now the opponents of the scheme
say the country has not valuation or popula-
uon enough to guarantee the proposed di
vision.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Hon. A. @. Lebroke will lecture before the
Young Mems Christian Association, on Mon
day, Jan. I'D at 7.45 o'clock. Subject
"The Law of the Land-.ts Sources and
History"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The Augusta Choral Union was duly or
ganized last evening and the several officers
chosen. The next rehearsal will be held in
the First Baptist yestry Monday evening at
3O
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Service of sony and gospel meeting at the
rooms of the Y. NJ. &. A. on Sunday at -four
=. NJ Good music and short addresses All
are welcome. Young mems meeting III III.
ps-Ior at 5 o'clock. Brief practical talks by
yonng men,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

We understand that seal-skin coats are go-
ing out of style. and in consequence, colds
are increasing among the fair sex. How for
tunate there is such a remedy as DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
A Strange Freak.

The wife of our esteemed citizen Mr. John
Rowell, while suffering und,r severe
attack of the Blues. tried to cominit the crime
of inf.nticide but wa. prevented by the
opportune arrival of neighbor. Her case
has been considered bv the best doctors in
durable. but her husband was highly pleased
when after using a course of Sulphur Bitter.
TO fnd that she was entirely vcured.-Kingston
Herald. janl61eod&w2s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

nHMr. John Parsons has secured the
Aysnev for the Dorcas, Saxony, Knitting
Wursted and Germantown Yarns, which have
become so popular throughout the East. Inc
shades and colors are just what are wanted
'''"'s' novlteodl3w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Miss Hattie Stanley will give reception
to Mr.. aud Mrs. Perley Millikcn the
newly married couple, at her residence
on Winthrop street on the evening of Feb.
9Th
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Business at MIR. o. 5. Smiley's broom han
die msnufactory on the east side Is rushing.
Mr.. Smiley ships today $50 gross of handles
to London via New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
A Promising Outlook.

The following item is clipped from the
financial article of the Boston Daily Globe
OF Saturday last, and may prove interesting
to many of our readers: '.At meeting of
the finance committee of the American
Electric and Illuminating Company held at
the company's office, No. % School street.
this city, on Friday, it was voted that the
common stock bonus of so per cent. which
mas hitherto been given to subscribers of the
preferred stock, should be withdraw
on and after Jan. 81. This com.
pany Is now upon paying basis,
and takes its position among note
worthy investment stocks. The American
lights are widely and favorably known in
this city, beign i'll full use with various busi-
ness houses, hotels and many place. of
public resort. The business of the company,
now extensive, is rapidly developing; in
tact. 1t can be said that this development
has scarcely limit. Electric lights, hardly
beyond their infancy, are not now only used
IN connection with gas. bnt threaten to be-
come powerful rival to it at no distant
period, and those first in the field will reap
the benefit Look at the Brush Electric Light
company paving 40 per cent. annually on its
stock the New England Brush company.
winch has paid regul.rly 10 per cent with an
extra dividend of 80 per cent. payable on
Monday next, and the success If the remain
ing electric light companies now in the field
Shares IF these companies are rarely offered
for sale, and command high premium. In
face Of these facts can it be denied that in
vestment. made in such stock prove nj once
q profitable and desirable One1 The stock Of
the American Electric and Illuminating COM
pany IL rapidly being absorbed for permanent
investment. and the indications are thar the
time Is not far distant when the company will
announce no more stick for sale Those
having money for which profitable invest
ment is wanted should address the company
81 once and secure the bonus stock which is
destined to become very valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The wedding of Miss Alice Blaine will be
a very quiet affair, owing to the recent death
of sister of Mrs. Blaine. Col. Coppinger.
the groom, is stationed at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. where the bridal couple will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

We learn that Mrs. Pierce, the artist, will
open her studio and parlors sometime mex
week for an exhibition of her paintings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Mr., IIawes from Andover Theological
Seminary will preach at the Granite church
tomorrow morning. Members of the Legis-
lature and others are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The school house at East Dixmont was
burned on the 10th inst. Ii was new. mod
srn STYLED house, and spoke well for the
inhabitants of the district.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Preaching is expected tomorrow at half
past ten and four o'clock at Temperance
Hall. first door south of American Express
office by Lady Friend minister or by a
member of the legislature, perhaps both.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

"The Mystery of Growth" is the subject of
Mr. Thachers lecture in the Unitarian church
on Sunday evening All seats free.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
Beautiful Women

are made pallid and unattractive by functional
Irregularities which DR.. Pierce's "Favorite
Prescription" will infailibly cure. Thousands
Of testimonials. BY druggists.
ianl6nSV lw3p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The subject of Mr.. Whites lecture at the
Uniyersalist church tomorrow evening Is
"Retribution and Forgivness,'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Kin.mans thermometer yestrd showed
the temperature 70 be at "A. NJ. ii above
I'm I7;6P. NJ. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The Joshua Whitcomb" company bring
with them their own orchestra composed OF
eight hrst class musicians.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The committee on entertainment will NEE
in the parlor of the Y. Nj. Z. A. on this Sat
urdav at three =. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The Supt of the Geological Gardens. Mr..
Harry Piper, Toronto, says: my case was
aggravated rheumatism. cured myself by
the Or, at st. Jacobs OIL"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

There is untold suffering among the fair
sex, which Wheat Bitters will relieve, and
turn weakness into strength.
janl6- podSvIW
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

SHILOHS COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by US on a guarantee. 1t cures CON
sumption. Bowditch Webster l. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
MAINE STATE PRISON.
Abstract OF the Annual Report-Con.
dition and Needs OF the Institution.

Abstract OF the Annual Report-Co.,
dition and Needs OF the Institu,,on.
From the forthcoming report of the officer,
of the State Prison, it appears that the large
debt which in 1880 hung over the prison
drawing per cent interest, has been a.cer
tanned. audited and large portion paid. The
mandfacture OF boots and shoes has been dis.
continued, and only carriage and harnes,
making is now carried on. The manufactured
product of the prison however, is not as larye
neither at a. low a cost of production. as i,
would be if power and machinery equal 10
the demand were introduced in the several
shops needing the same, and the inspectors
state that they know no reason why the same
economy OF time and money should not he OK.
ercistd In the management of State Prison
as OF privatr manufacturing establishment
In answer 10 the question. What has been
the cost Of ;he prison 10 the tax PAYERS of the
State the past year," a careful inventory OF
the property of the prison, at the cash value
OF the same. taking into account every item
OF expense, including salaries of al officers
excepting inspectors shows that the expen-
ses exceed the earnings for the wear ending
-'"'' ~ 49, ioo-- OH 'f---Dt 1uE 1851 IL
was $40 ''i ~, being reduction in expense
I" the State tins year over lastyea Of S20l2.
10 In the report OF November 30, 1880, sp-
P'ared ho'rs ana a"connts due the State to
tht amount IT sci .l49.3O Of the appraised
value of $50 964 81. OF these S23 76J 80
nave been collected.and from the balance can
be collected probably $1,000 more.
The general appearance of the prison has
been improved, but not to satisfactory ex-
tent, Tor want OF funds appropriated tor that
purpose The $1,000 appropriation tor thi.
purpose was expended mostly for mate rial.
and the c"nvicts did the labor. But so long
As the Warden Is Obliged To employ the con-
vets outside the prison wall-, attempts To
escape VIII be made and prrplexing que. .ti0ns
VIII arise, and 1t ~ believed by the Inspectors
that 1t will be for the interest of the State t.
appropriate a sum equal to the running
expenses of the prison and employ the con
victs inside the wa!l-. The articles Of food
trring into subsistence are good, and each
and every prisoner has all that he desires
There has been decrease i'll the number OF
of convicts during the wear, and a large per
cent of II from The able bpdied, producing
class. while nearly all of the non producing
force is left, and many OF the same class have
come during the wear, thus reducing the
class Of prisoners that help pay the expenses
of the prison. The decrease in the Eumber
of convicts during the past four years has
been As follows I: In 1879 there were 206; in
1880, 1879 IN 1881, lS4: IN 1882, l41. Three
conyi,ts adiudped insane according tn law
49,, r,,,; -, - ,..;., ,L,L IL c..
w ''''"i'' ~ Wv F'iS""' ''"uI" INV o"'e'-
nor ana touhcii nave oeen duiy notlned ol
their condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Warden Beane of the Maine State Prison
was in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

This Arctic severity oi the weather il
getting monotonous.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
Marrtfn.

In this city. Jan. Is. by Rev. c. F. Penney. Chas
H. Tompkins TO Mrs. Emma J. Ware. both OF
In Fryehure, Jan. 16. Ergenie c. T.bbetts to Miss
Ada : Jewett both of Denmark.
In San Francisco. Dec rs, W. B. Anthony OF >an
Francisco. TO Miss Lizzie Salisbury. formerly OF
Lamoine, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

The very best iron preparation, and thu
one having the largest sale, is Browns Iron
Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20

Thirty.four tickets were sold for the
Waterville skating rink, yesterday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
Work Of the Conmittees.
On REVISION orrsr Sr.,r,rs

Ims committee was engaged yesterday in
comparing the Statutes as they now stand
with the revision and correcting any errors
that appeared
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
OS STATE Prison.

Warden Beane was before the committee
yesterday. He presented plan of the prison
and explained some matters in relation to its
construction. etc. Voted to visit the pris on
IN body on the last Tursdav in Jannary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1883-01-20
Dtfb.

Tn Br.wer. Jan. 70, VIM. z. Burr, aged ~ year
monhs.
wears, month.