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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
Meeting at MIR. Hewitt's House 10 Dis
cuNs His Bill.

WASHINGTON, May l2-Five Democratic
members of the Ways and Means Commit
tee, Messrs. Morrison, Blackburn, Blount,
Herbert and Hewitt, met at the house of
the last-named gentleman, upon invita-
ton, 10 consider the tariff bill which he
intends to introduce in the House to-day.
What this bill will propose has already
been stated. Its principal features will be
a series of provisions based upon recon-
mendations by the Secretary of the Treas
ury and upon decisions rendered by the
Treasury DepaT ment with respect to the
construction of the present tariff law, which
are designed to remove difficulties in the
administration of law. Mr.. Hewitt is
chairman of tie subcommittee of the
WAYS and Means Committee to which this
matter was referred early in the session,
and he has been at work upon it since.
He hes, however, added to these provis-
ions others, which propose reduction OF
the present tariff rate on some articles and
the abolition of the tax on others, that will,
in his opinion, reduce the revenue from
customs duties about S60,000,000 per year.
In this latter portion of his bill it is under
stood he will provide fof the enlargement
of the present free list TO the extent of
putting on that list all articles enumerated
| in the free list of the Morrison
tariff bill as it was reported
/ to the House, and a few others,
and also that he adopts the limitation
| clause of the Morrison bill with respect to
| the extent to which duties shall be col
/ lected on articles enumerated in the cot
1 ton, wool and metal schedules of the pres
| ent tariff law. The object of the meeting
| at Hewitt's house Saturday night was to
secure the opinions Of the members OF
the Democratic majority of the Ways and
Means Committee respecting the introduc'
ton of the proposed bill at this time. The
matter was informally discussed, but moth,
ing determined as to the consideration o.
the bill by the commlttee. Hewitt will
| however, introduce al in the House to
l dav. Chairman Morrison, OF the Ways
/ and Means Committee, said last night
| when asked about this matter, that the
committee had never considered anything
| bevond the Morrison bill, and that since
the defeat of that measure they had no
had meeting. He did not know how
the committee or majority in the hops'
would treat the proposed Hewitt bill, bu
the committee could have no objection t
take action or the measure by Hewitt am
i its reference TO tn1m.
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Proceedings of the Court OF Inquiry.


WASHINGTON, May l2.-In the Swain
court of inquiry this morning, Col. A; Z.
Morrow, of the Sixth Cavalry, was called
by the defense. He testified 10 the cir
cumstances attending his negotiation OF
the loan OF $500 from Rateman & Co. In
March, 1888, he said, he had gone with
Mai. McKibben to Gen. Swain TO ask Tor
a lean of 5000; that Swain said he was
cnable to loan him that sum, but referred
hiui 10 bankers, who, he said, did that
sort OF business, and gave him note OF
introduction 10 Bateman; that IN COM
many with Mckibben lie had gone to bate
man 4 Co, and asked for loan oi SSOOo,
which was then refused him, and hnsls
he had accepted from them SloOO, deposit
ing accounts for fouI months pay as .secu-
rity- He said he had not sad snything to
Swain about his pay accounts at the time
of their interview. On the cross-eSamins-
ton witness was asked if the accodnts he
deposited with Bateman & Co. as security
were triplicates OF his pay accounts.
Mr.. Calkins objected, saying the witness
should not be asked to criminate himself,
and the Court sustained the objection.
! Mai. MeKibben vas called, and testified
| to having gone with Morrow to see Gen.
Swain, and TO the fact of their subsequent
visit to the bank. Witness knew from
II N1agfTDM the VI AlAo SCNoNhNSt aANA
his hayiGg duplicated and Implicated his
vouchers. lie did not tell Swain about
them, and did moi llssow that Swain knew
ANYTHING about them. iis led not men
toned the fact at Bateman's bans. be-
cause they had refused the loan OF the en-
tire amount, and hs sold Morrow not to
take the $500 offered. tie did not want
| TO make this .act known, except thss losn
could be secured, and that was why he
had ont mentioned it TO Gen. Swain or al
the bank.
Gen. Swain was then called. He 4ests'
| fed 10 his acquaintance with J. Stanley
Brown, and to having loaned 5000 to In
crease his capital with Bateman & Co.,
substantially as already stated in Browns
| testimony. lie testified TO having speak
| ing acquaintance with Col Morrow, and
narrated his visit TO him with Maj. hic
Kibben, and his application for a loan oi
$1,000. McKibben told him that Morrow
had been speculating in oil, had lost heav.
lily, was embarrassed and in debt. Wit
ness refused TO loan the money, but told
them they could undoubtedly get accom-
modations from some bankers in the
city who did that kind Of business. HI
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

TIM New Y ork Tribune announces that
within e few weeks the music publishing
house Of Edward Schuberth x Co. will
issue monograph on choral culture in
New York City. w.,h particular reference
20 the history OF the oraso-Io Society. The
book. which has Mr.. Il. +. hrehbiel for
lis author, viii discuss the origin and
growth Of amateur singing societies in
Europe anu this country, and will serve,
in a manner. as a lirst step in hitherto
neglected branch OF musical history.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
Disposition 10 Hurry ZIP Legislation
and Get Through.


WASHINGTON, May l2.-Since the defeat
of the Morrison bill Congressman, espe-
cially the tarih-reformers, are showing a
disposition to hurry up things and adj
iourn. Representative Casey Young said
to-day that he thought an adjournment
might be secured by June Goth. The
Committee on Appropriations reports that
all the bills are nearly ready to submit,
and the general impression is that they
will require only a brief discussion. 4
great many members look upon the ap-
preparation bills as the only real important
business now before Congress, and they
are in favor OF adjourning as soon as they
are disposed of. Mr.. Randall thinks
Congress can adjourn by June 10Th.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
Louis's Morganatic Marriage.


LONDON, May 9.-The mystery of the
morganatic marriage deepens. The latest
report, which reached london this even
ing from responsible sources at Windsor,
is to the effect that the Grand Duke Louis
" did marry the fascinating divorcee,
Nine. de Kalamire, in consequence of a
promise extracted or extorted from him
by the lady. This fact, it is understood,
the grand duke admitted to his mother
in-law in a confession which the Queen
drew from him at Darmstadt.
The reason why he gave this promise is
variously stated. Some say that the grand
dukes gallantries with Nine. de Kalamire
had gone to the verge of iDdiscretion, and
that he had thus given her a power over
him which she has not hesitated to use.
According to others the lady has success
fully worked upon the fears Of the grand
duke, who was particularly anxious to
have nc breath of the threatened scandal
mar the marriage fete of his daughter,
Princess Victoria, and that in fact
Nine. de Kalamire has played the part
of successful blackmailer. The lady
has been resident OF the Hessian capital
| now for nearly four years. She was mar.
ried at st. Petersburg at the age of twenty.
| five to NJ. Nicolas de kalamire. He was
| soon afterward appointed secretary to the
l huSSldH leSdtlOn at f1eSSe, Oh winch the
Count de Haeltzke is chief, and went to
Darmstadt with his bride in August, 1880.
| Nine. De kalamire was, and is, very beau.
| tiful, but the freedom of her manners and
| the reported looseness of her morals soon
| made her the subject of much unfavorable
| gossip in the staid German capital. 1t was
| not long before the grand dukes name
| was sadly mixed up in some OF the scan.
| dals which were whispered about the
court. Finally, NJ. de Kalamire sought
and obtained an absolute divorce from
her. Since that time the lady and the grand
duke have been great deal in each others
company.
| All these facts, it is said, are fully known
TO Queen Victoria. Her Majesty has
however, pardoned the grand duke ON the
strength OF his explanation as to the lin
tied character OF his matrimonial alliance
with the Russian widow, and he has en-
tered into an obligation that the marriage
| shall be deemed to have terminated with
the performance of the marriage cere
mony which took place between them.
These explanations but intensity thi
scandal which attaches TO the whole affair
and the Queens conduct Is bitterly cen
sured. The grand duke is still basking il
the royal favor at Windsor Castle and &
again looked upon as q candidate lor tn,
hama OF Princess Beatriee1always pro
vided the peers pass the deceased wife'
| sister bill
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
CANTON. MISS.

Death of the Negro Shot by Young
Averitt-
ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
CANTON, May 12.-Allen Price, thenegro
who assaulted young Averitt last Monday
and was shot, has died.
The social event OF the season here was
the marriage to-day of Mr.. John ]. Craig,
of Helena, Ark, to Miss Lucy Cage.
The trial of j. B. Averitt, for killing
Price, was held to-day. The testimony
showed justifiahle homicide, and Averitt
was honorably acquitted.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

TIE R1i'r1y Ags furnishes this example
OF the increase IL value which results
iron building a railway into territory des-
titute Of facilities Tor transportation.
Three wears ago a company bought over
6.o00,O0J feet OF black walnut timber near
Wavnesville, \. c., for - per tree. The
extension Of the Western North Carolina
railway viii enable the purchasers to mar
zet their lumber during the present sea-
son at a profit Of about $50 per tree.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

HESuy IEyISe considers the American
method OF seating audiences superior TO
the English plan, while the mode Of
lighting theaters is unusually good; but
he thinks the Americans could learn from
the English in regard to mounting and
properties. The plays are not nearly so
well put on as in England, although the
theaters themselves are commodious.
Henry is right.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

A meeting of colored citizens of the
Gull States now residents OF this city was
held tonight at Asbury Methodist Episco-
pal church to express their interest in the
New Orleans Worlds Centennial Exposi-
ton. By invitation Director General
Burke a! !tended and addressed the meeting.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
RANDALL'S POSITION.
The PenESyIvanian Perfectly Satisfied
and VIII Mako No ENDIanatLOna.


SPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
WAsHNGToN, May IA few days ago
the Randall Democrats were talking of
issuing an address in defense of their
course in defeating the Morrison bill. Mr..
Randall said to day, however. that the idea
was only slightly discussed and quickly
abandoned. He maintained that the pro-
lection wing OF the party occupies good
Democratic ground, and it is willing to
stand or fall on that claim. He said that
he and his friends need no justification.
Time would show that they had acted for
the best interests of the party, as well as of
the country at large. The majority of
Democrats in Congress, however, persist
in looking on Mr.. Randall as the leader of
a revolt for which there is neither defense
nor extenuation, and for which the party
will continue to hold both him and his
followers responsible.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

ElcHAEn NAULN,a a Past Grand Master OF
.dasons in Pennsylvania, thinks the Popes
recent dsnunci alton Of Masonry grows out
of misaFprshensiOn. The Pope has no
doub. got his ideas from things that have
been told him about the Carbonnri and
other secret societies OF Europe that are
sometimes improperly spoken OF as Ma
sonic. They are nearly all political. We
do not even recognize any OF the Grand
urients OF Europe, though they claim TO
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
[PHTS. TENN. TUESDAY, MAY 1

Mitchell gave him right. handler, which
made Billy vince. Mitchell followed this
up with counter with his right, and Ed
wards went down under it. Edwards
received a couple of additional taps,
going down each time, but getting
in one good one on Mitchell's forehead.
After this Edwards seemed TO lose his
grip, and Mitchell went for him right and
left knocking him down four times within
as many minutes. After the fourth knock
down Capt. Williams again interposed
and separated the men, in spite OF the
unwillingness of Mitchell and others.
When time was called for the third
round Edwards came up smiling, out was
very groggy. He was promptly fioored by
Mitchell with Highlander. Mitchell
was preparing for another onslaught when
Edwards got up on his feet, when Capt.
Williams stopped the fight.
The match was declared draw. Ed
wards was completely used up, and could
scarcely stand. Mitchell showed great
improvement in style since his last ex-
hibition in New York, and is anxious to
meet Sullivan again.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

"OLD DICK" THOMPSON, late Secretary Of
the Navy under the fraud Hayes, who par
ticipated in the Log Cabin Harrison cam
paign OF lS40, and was chairman Of the
Committee Of Resolutions in the conven-
tion that nominated Grant sixteen years
ago. will attend the Republican June Con-
rention in Chicagn.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

Mn AuEAn ). HEWITT, OF New York,
Yesterday introduced IN the House bill
u amend, simplify and make clearer the
present tariff law, with 4 view OF obviating
some ai the difficulties experienced by the
Treasury Department in constituting and
CARRYING oct its provisions, and to reduce
the tariff by fully S60,00o000. II places
on the free list numUer Of articles IN ad-
dition 10 those reported in the Morrison
bill. and viii no doubt be vigorously an
tagonized 10y Randall and his followers.
sir. Hewitt is one OF the wealthiest manu-
Eacs0rers in the country, and understands
1he tsriif question thoroughly.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

Is view Of the approaching Music Festi-
va the announcement is quite apropos
that GounodS biographical and critical
study of Wagner is nearly ready for pub
Ication The German composers artistic
aims and methods, his place among musi-
clans and the music of the future viii all
he discnssed in this book.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
FRANCE AND CHINA.
A Treaty Finally Concluded Between the
Two Powers i'm Regard to Anam
and Tonquin.
No Improvement in Egyptian Affairs
The Situation at Cairo Becoming
Very Critical.
Scandal In English High Life-The
Grand Dake Louis's Morganatic Mar
riage-Disgraceful Affair.
FRANCE.
POrfevin to be Recalled for UnpafriOtic
Language.

PARIS, may 12.-The decision of the
Foreign Affairs Disciplinary Committee
in the case of Portevin, summoned before
them to answer charges of unpatriotic
language, is unfayorable to Portevin, who
will be recalled from his office of secretary
of the French consulate in New York.
The committee reported to Ferry, Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, recommending the
temporary suspension of Portevin. He
will not be permitted to return to New
York, but when allowed to resume office
in the consular department, will be sent
TO Dantzio. The Radical papers seize
upon this incident to make an attack
upon the system of appointments as a
legacy OF the empire. Consul E. La Favre
is denounced as having been consul al
Montreal under the empire.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

The Chair laid before the Senate the
petition of the American Medical Associa-
lion, praying that steps be taken to pre-
vent the spread of epidemic diseases, and
Senator Pendleton presented petition OF
the Cincinnati Board of Trade and Cham
Der of Commerce, advocating increased
efficiency of the navy and aid for the New
Orleans Cotton Exposition.
Several bills were introduced and re-
ferred.
Senator Van Wyck moved to take up
his resolution directing the Secretary oi
the Interior to withhold from the North
ern Pacific railroad patents to certain land
grants. Agreed to.
The bill was discussed, but without ac.
ton went over, and the Indian appropria
ton bill was taken up and considered
until within a short time of adjournment
/ when Senator Frye moved that the ship
| ping bill be taken up in order to retain it
place as unfinished business. Agreed to
| Adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
A Crazy Druggist.

We know a man in Atlanta whose SON had 4
sloughinE Scrofulous ulcer Of the neck, and the
boy was nearly blind, and one bottle Of a certain
patent medicine effected an entire cure. We
kaau n certain editor who had Catxrrh and three
bottles cured him. doctor neaT Atlanta cured
a case of Scrofula with one bottle Of the same
medicine. Another gentleman, hobbling around
on two crutehes, suffering with Rheumatism, was
cured with four bottles. gentleman at Athens,
Ga. had Serofalous ulcer of the leg which ha
been running sore fifty years and six bottles
CURED him. These cases are not myths they are
respectable and well-known people, who were
cured BY the use of that new and wonderful
Blood Remedy, known as II. h. ID. Sold by all
druggists Three bottles for 81 IS. or six for IS
Expressed anywhere. Address BLOOD RAIN
CO., Atlanta, Ga. No mineral or vssetabie poi.
son. Send for proof of all We say. For partie1,
lars consult all druggists and
; - MANsFlES.D a. co., Memphis. Tenn
German-American b. and L. Association
| THE NINTH SERIES is novopen fer subscrip
L ton; limited to 800 shares. Parties desirir,
1 to secure their own homes will do we'll "a s.g
| scribe at once. Loans can hs. made at the Ma!
| meeting. Apply at No; q aianison street.
i H RENSn0RE-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

IN I- limited that the great unknown is
likely 10 be either Robert Todd Lincoln,
Of Illinois, OF Benjamin Harrison, Of In
diana. Neither Of these gentlemen have
been mentioned Tor the Presidency in any
Republican convention. They both run
on the regulations Of their daddies.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

THE monument 10 Chief-Justice Mar
shall set up opposite th,, west front of the
national capitol and unveiled on Saturday
last, is tardy recognition OF one 81 the
greatest Of the founders Of the republic, a
man whose life work was clearly and
fairly stated by Judge Story, who said:
more 10 him than 10 any other single
mind Tor its true Interpretation and vindi-
cation. Whether it lives or perishes, his
exposition OF Its principles will be an en-
during monument TO his fame as long as
solid reasoning, profound analysis and
sober views oi government shall invite
the leisure or command the attention OF
statesmen and jurists."
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

TIE morganatic marriage Of the Grand
Duke Of Hesse causes so much scandal
that rumor says that It viii ne dissolved
His mother-in-law, Victoria, has brought
him % time. She had a vigorous inter
view with hiIa and he Topped
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

THE total permanent railway invest
meuts and assets in the United States
amount 10 $, 5,65S, ,9l4, ,I5s. OF this the ag-
gresats funded debt is :, ,390, ,915, ,40l. The
number of persons owning an interest in
our railways Is 100000.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

CAIRO. May 12.-The mudir of Dongola
telegraphs that the situation is alarming.
The people are in a panic. Only four com
panies of Egyptian regulars and 200 Ba-
zouks are in the city. The wires beyond
Korosko are cut. No more fugitives will
be able to cross the desert.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
Fatal AHRnU

CaArrANooss, May l2.--At q social
gathering last night near Madison a quar-
rel arose between old man Alisted and
young Tuckets. Friends Of the two began
hiring on Tuckett's brothers, instantly
killing one and fatally wounding another.
Alisted received mortal wound and his
SON was dangerously hurt.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
A Baron in Jail for AssauIting YOuns

LONDON, May 9.-Lord st. Leonard's
friends are making desperate efforts to get
him out of Brentford Jail, where lie is
awaiting trial for assaulting Miss Emma
Cole. Some of the most eminent barris-
tiers at the criminal bar have been engaged
by his solicitors, and their first move has
been to apply for mandamus TO compel
the Brentford magistrates to admit his
lordship to bail. Their plea is that the
case cannot possibly be tried before the
opening of the Middlesex Assizes On the
26th instant, and that it is intolerable that
baron of England should be incsrcerated
like common felon for nineteen days
upon an unproYen charge.
The "bloods" of Lord st. Leonard's set
are forshadowing the defense by vilifying
his lordship's victim, but there will be no
difficulty in proving at the trial that there
is no foundation for these defamatory at
tackS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
while al Work Upon n Loaded Ele
vatGr.

A fatal accident occurred about 6 O'Clock
last evening at the establishment of the
Pratt Gin Company, on Poplar street. Al
that hour the elevator, loaded with ma
chinery to be carried down to the lower
floor, broke and fell, throwing a darky
named Slater, who stood upon it holding
the machinery, to the floor. He fell with
his neck across beam, and was so badly
injured that there was no nope OF his
recovery from the first. He died in
short while, and an inquest was held by
Justice EgIew. The remains were taken
to the residence of the deceased, % brad
ford ctraat
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

CAIRO, May 12.-Outbreaks between the
soldiers and natives are OF daily occur
renee. Fridaya fight took place outside
Alexandria between English soldiers
and a number of Bedouins, in which
several were killed. The Arabs around
Assaouk delivered message that threat
apS
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

is Illustration OF Scotchman's love Of
country. the late Duke OF Buccleuch said:
y would rather die in a snow-wreath on
the braes of YarrOw ithan On the sOftest
bed on the shores OF the MediteT ganean."
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13
The French in China,

PARIS, May IA series of skifmishes
lasting ten days has taken place between
the French and Anamite forces and
Chinese pirates at Quang Yen. The en-.
gagements resulted in the French csptur
ing guns, losing one man killed and five
wounded
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

NANpEEBHT loaned Grant Sl50,000 two
days before the Grant Ward firm failed.
ON Wednesday last Mr.. Vanderbilt had an
interview with Gen. Grant. and asked
him 20 explain the affair. The general
had little TO say. He had been asked to
borrow the money for the firm, and did it
IN good faith. The failure was as much a
surprise Il, him as to anybody. In order
10 make proper repsration he and Mrs.
Grant assigned a.! their property to Van
derbilt, but the lattel returned the deeds
on Saturday, saying to the general he had
no use for them. He also told him to pay
him the Sl5O,OoO when he got good and
ready. This was clever. But the devil is
never as black as he is painted.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-13

TEE New Orleans PioqylEns denies that
George W Gable Is personally unpopular
IL that city. il declares that the friends
and admirers Of the novelist in that city
sre a.too numerous 10 mention"