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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
Gov. 0'Neal Will Have Opponents-The
Forfeiture of Vfncent's B0nd-Water.
Works.

Forfeiture of vincent's B0nd-water-
Works.
Special to the Appeal
BIRMINGHAM, March 13.-It is not at all
probable that the withdrawal OF the Hon.
John M. McKleroy from the race for Gov
ernor will leave the nomination to go to
Gov. O'Neal by default. There are doubt
less several as yet silent aspirant who will
conclude now is the time for them. Be-
sides, several papers have declared for any,
body to beat O'Neal, and it is not likely
they will not find new candidate.
The County Executive Committee has
been called to meet April 5th, to decide
whether or not to hold a convention and
nominate candidates for the Legislature.
1t has not been the practice for some
wears to nominate, but Democrats have
generally been elected.
A movement is on foot throughout the
State for the relief of Merrill Pratt, bonds
man of defaulting State Treasurer Vincent.
If Mr.. Pratt has to lose what he is obi
gated for by the bond he will be ruined,
and the Treasurer being elected in this
State by popular vote, great many regard
it as not more than fair that those who
voted for Vincent should help make good
the forfeiture on his bond.
The City Council is in correspondence
with New York capitalists about fran
chises that viii be granted for new water
works which they, the New Workers, con-
template building here. The works al
ready here are owned by the Elyton Land
Company. The water is probably the best
hydrant water in any Southern city.
Mr.. III. G. Ansley, late auditor of the
Georgia Pacific railroad has been gone
several days to places along the Missis-
sippi Valley road, OF which he has ac-
cepted the authorship, making arrange
ments to take charge of his office.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
CANFIELD ASYLUM
Fer orPhans-Sketch of Its History and
Its Value.

At the close of the war, Mrs. 5. A.
Martha Garfield, the widow OF an officer
OF the United States army, who fell at the
battle of Shiloh, organized in this city an
orphanage for colored children. She met
with many obstacles, she bore manv
crosses, she found little sympathy. She
gave time, energy, money, all that she
could, and God blessed her labors. The
late Bishop McIlvaine contributed liber-
ally toward the purchase of the ground
on which the orphanhouse was erected.
In 1870 committee reported to the con-
vention of the Diocese OF Tennessee as
follows: "From the report of the present
year, we learn that in addition to caring
for the orphans, a free school, numbering
eighty pupils, has been in successful
operation, and also Sunday-school, num-
bering 1G0 scholars. The children received
into the asylum are baptized, instructed
in the catechism, and are required to at
tend daily morning and evening prayer
They are surrounded by all the influences
of Christian family, and there
can be no doubt, as stated in the report,
that they will be examples to their unfor-
tunate race, and assist in carrying the
church to their people," Up to 1870 the
United States government had very large
ly aided in supporting the asylum. Since
TIE WlliuTdWai Oi all government alQ the
asylum has continued to exist, but in
very unsatisfactory way. Now an earnest
effort is being made to revive the work.
The Rev. Isaac Edgar Black, a faithful col
ored priest, is resident in the asylum; !;
under his care viii be both the orphanage
and the free church school. In this neces-
sity an appeal is made to all church peo-
pie and to all liberal-hearted men,
whether of the church or not, to help for
ward this very important undertaking.
Money is needed, and any sum, however
small, will be thankfully received. Pro.
visions of all sorts are needed. All kinds
of clothings for boys and girls, whether
new or second hand, are needed. All
contributions should be sent to the Rev.
William Klein, No. 346 Poplar street,
Memphis. 1t is hoped to enlist indi-
vidual members of the church, Sunday
schools and parishes. The clergy of Mem
phis are ready to carry forward the new
scheme for the welfare OF our colored
population, and all unite with their bishop
in this appeal
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

Several unimportant bills, resolutions
and memorials were presented and re-
ferred.
Senator Harrison, from the Committee on
Territories, reported favorably and had
placed on the calendar the bill for the
admission of Dakota.
The bill for the relief OF Fitz John Por-
ter was taken up, and Senator Manderson
addressed the Senate in opposition to it.
At the conclusion of Senator Mander-
sons speech, Senator Logan addressed the
Senate at great length, going over about
the same ground he has covered on every
occasion that it has been possible since
the FitZ John Porter matter has been
before Congress.
Senator Conger expressed a desire to
amend the bill by striking out the word
''the" and inserting the words IAN addi-
tionar to the words "the retired list of
the army" his object being, he said, to
save from disgrace the regular retired list
Of the army, and have separate retired
list provided for Gen. Porter and those
like him.
The Chair declared the bill not subject
to amendment at this time, except for ad-
ditional sections.
The bill was then read third time, and
passed-36 yeas, % nays. The result was
received with mingled applause and Kisses
from the galleries. The vote was as fol-
lows:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

THE Hot Springs Commission, which
owes its existence TO the strenuous efforts
of Casey Young, will get 60 work in few
days and no doubt all the grievances com
planned of by respectable residents OF the
Springs will be redressed and the charges
of corruption be thoroughly investigated.
Many persons insist that manifest loose
ness has characterized the expenditure OF
the creek improvement fund, which aggre-
gates about $4,000, and the feeling is
intensified by the several changes made in
the original contract, as well as the now
incomplete condition of the work. A few
parties have also declared it due the pub
lie TO rake up and thoroughly sift the
inner workings of the defunct Hot Springs
Commission, and it is said Representative
Holman, of Indiana, is confident OF a
loose screw in this connection. Those
persons prominent in the cry against the
present status OF affairs are lending their
principal strength 10 protest against an
alleged tendency to monopoly in the bath
ing privileges which ought not to be per-
nitfad
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

Mr.. SULLIVAN, the Harvard graduate,
who has been giving Californians lessons
with soft gloves, has cleared $4,000 by the
operation, $4,000 OF which he expended
for wine. BY request he put on the gloves
and tried bout with the chief of police,
but that gentleman lodged so much he
could not get in even one blow on him.
This. the telegraph tells us, made Sullivan
actually weep. Nothing more pathetic
than this has been chronicled since the
late Mr.. Alexander wept because there
were no more worlds to conquer. Our
sympathetic readers, when they think of
the unhappy graduate standing before an
audience of thousands eager to strike his
competitor a sledge-hammer blow in the
face, while the unaccommodating Mr.. Rob-
inson churlishly refused to be struck, will
ieel like mingling their tears with poor
Sullivan's. Harvard ought to pass resolu-
tions ab0ut it.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

THE British forces under command of
Gen. Graham were victorious yesterday
over the army of Osman Digna, at some
risk OF a massacre, so well did the rebel
general handle his men and so tiercely did
they fight. The Arabs We're as reckless as
were Cetewayo's men at Isandlehwana.
They closed in on two sides of the squares
formation and speared the British soldiers
and sailors in the ranks, and this,
des1 1ite the use of Marlini-Henry
rifles II the hands of as brave SOL
diers as there are in the world and Gatling
guns served BY expert gunners. The
losses of Gen. Gr&ham have not been
stated. but they are Of necessity very
large in wounded If not in killed. The
rebels must have lost heavily, as
they were recklessly brave, and though
handled with something like skill threw
away their lives. A few more victories
like this, and the Gladstone Cabinet may
be brought to realize that Gordon's call
for 10000 Indian troops to accomplish the
reconquest of the Soudan was not an over
statement of the necessities OF the case.
Graham viii doubtless be made lord and
receive a pension like Wolseiey. Ger
tainly he Is as much entitled 10 Ii. He
hiss butchefsd more enemies.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

BIsNARcK's explanation of his conduct
as to the Lasker resolutions so far as his
disclaimer OF any intention to insult this
country goes is very well, otherwise so far
as the dead Lasker is concerned it is very
,cold-blooded and studiedly brutal and
idioticslly stupid where he is personally
concerned as he says, as postman. 1t is
10 be hoped the House of Representatives
will be dignified in what it does and say
little, nothing that will neutrahze or
weaken the force of what Secretary Fre-
Inghuysen has said so well. 1t is purely a
personal and not an international matter.
Germany is not in any sense responsible,
Bismarck alone is, and our Secretary OF
State in his last dispatch pillories him
before the world in the attitude of taking
vengeance on dead opponent and risk
ing the entente cordiole with a friendly
nation TO do it.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
HELENA, ARK.
The United States Circuit COurt-Libe
Suits in sight.

The United States Circuit COurt-Libel
Suits tn sight.
Special to the Appeall
HELENA, March 13.-The United States
Circuit Court finished up the business be-
fore it to day and adjourned, the Hon. H.
c. Caldwell, United States Attorney
Waters and Marshal Russell leaving to-day
for Little Rock.
Five out OF the seven candidates for
prosecuting attorney for the First Judicial
District OF Arkansas have signed peti-
ton to the Judicial Democratic Executive
Committee, requesting the change of the
place for the meeting of the convention
from Searcy, Ark, to any accessible point
on the Memphis and Little Rock railroad.
The relatives of Mr.. Simon Silverman,
who was drowned, are going to institute
suit for libel against several home and
foreign papers for publishing the rumor
that Mr.. Simon Silverman had not been
drowned, but had skipped to Texas to de-
fraud the insurance companies and defeat
the ends of justice, as there is an indict-
ment pending in the Monroe County Cir
cult Court charging him with grand lar
ceny.
d. w. Gordon, OF the mouth OF st
Francis, in his sixty-fifth year, died yes
terday.
The Wizard Oil Company have one of
their advertising wagons in the city, and
much to their chagrin, the City Council
will not allow them to sell without $40
license per day. The company refused to
pay it, and last night gave an exhibition
Just outside the corporate limits.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

The Senate yesterday amended and
passed the House bill to relieve Fitz John
Porter of his disabilities by vote OF
thirty-six to twenty -ive-large enough,
with Gen. Grants Endorsement of its JUS
tice, 10 justify the President in signing it
so soon as the House concurs, as it no
doubt will. John Logan, the implacable,
made the violent and bitter speech he
promised to make, but it was a
mere rehash OF what he had said
last session, but without avail. And
thus brave man, a conscientious
and discreet officer, loyal supporter of
the Union, and a good citizen, is to be
restored to his place in the army and re-
lieved of the obloquv heaped upon him
by hastily organized commission, which
sal at time of great excitement in
Washington, and was urged and stimu-
lated by public clamor for victim.
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THE LAsKER RESOLUTIONS.
Opinions of Members of Congress on
BisEiarck's Explanation.

BfSEfarck's Explanation.
WASHINGTON, March 13.-The cable re-
port of the speech of Prince Bismarck
was shown this afternoon by representa-.
tives of the Associated Press to members
of the Foreign Affairs Committee OF the
House and other members of the House,
by whom it was read with interest.
Among the comments made upon the
subject were the following:
Gov. Curtin, chairman of the Foreign
Affairs Committee and ex-Minister to
Russia said; This big statesman makes a
great big mistake. When such a man
makes mistake it is apt to be Zig one.
The diplomacy of Secretary Frelinghuysen
in this connection is very commendable,
and we shall probably say so in our report
tomorrow.
Ex-senator Eaton, member Of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee, and OF the
committee to which the subject of the
Lasker resolution was referred, said: ''The
speech shows that Bismarck individually
has no antipathy against the American
people. No violent resolution can pos
sibly pass our committee. We shall prob
ably report tomorrow, and ] cannot ex.
press my opinions more fully till then. ]
will say that the Department of State de-
seryes well OF the country and this House,
an< rss sustained the high reputation ii
ha1 NAMED for century,
kasS ex-Ainister to Austria, said:
Prince Bismarck evidently regarded the
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
OSMAN DIGNA'S DEFEAT.
The Battle Near Suakim, Where His
Forces Were
Routed by the British-Great Rejoicing
Over the Victory.

SUAKIu, March 13.-The British forces
thrown into the form of squares. A
series OF encounters followed. Soon after
leaving Saribo a great body OF rebels
charged the leading square, spearing many
OF the British. The sailors inside the
square Immediately closed up, and the
rebels were repulsed with great
slaughter. The advance was again re-
sumed, when immense hordes rushed
upon the British from both sides, and
terrible struggle ensued. The Arabs
fought with the greatest pluck and bra
vado, but nearly all were killed. The
second brigade met with obstinate resist
ance, and was one time repulsed. Gatling
and Gardiner guns fell into the hands of
the rebels, and were only recovered after
a severe fight, when the British likewise
gained possession of the rebel camp.
The rebels Immediately rallied and,
under cover of the smoke, crept close
up to the British lines and dashed against
the marines and Sixty-fifth and Black
Watch regiments, throwing themselves
upon the bayonets of the British, and Civ
ing and receiving fearful wounds. Great
confusion ensued, and the Sixty-fifth be-
gan to retreat, crowding upon the ma
rines, when all became inextricably
mixed. Gen. Graham and staff did their
utmost to rally the men, retreating 800
yards to enable them to reform. Assist
ance from the other brigade prevented
serious disaster. There were many mar
row escapes among the officers. The
horse OF Gen. Butler was shot from under
him. The pluck shown by the rebels is
unexampled
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
JACKSON. MISS.
JACkSONs MLSS.
Legislative Prececdings-The New Rail-
road Commission.

Legislative Pr0cecdfngs-The New Rail-
road Commission.
Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, March 13.-.Senate.--Bills pass
ed: House bills to change the boundary
lines of Jasper, with an amendment; for
the benefit OF purchasers of certain levee
lands sold under decree of the Chancery
Court of Kinds, with amendments; Sem
ate bill to amend the act authorizing the
Birmingham and Northwestern Railroad
Company to extend their road in Missis-
sippi; the House bill for the relief of w.
L. Ellis
House bills passed the Senate: To amend
an act defining the duties of the superin-
tendent of the penitentiary, with amend
ment; to regulate the sale OF swamp lands,
with amendment; to promote and encour-
age construction of the Gulf and Ship
Island railroad. with amendments; to
regulate and reduce the cost of public
printing, with amendments; to amend the
act relative to the three per cent fund due
from the Federal government; inoorpo-
rating the Mississippi River and Mexi-
can Gulf railroad; to extend the
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

THE news OF the dreadful accident which
occurred at the coal mine at Pocahontas,
Tazewell county, Va, yesterday, coming
so soon after the long train of disasters by
wind and water with which the tele-
graph has been burdened for
some days past, will occasion wide
spread sorrow and excite universal sympa-
thy. 1t is an overwhelming calamity to
the little community whom it more i'm
mediately concerns, bringing mourning
as it does to almost every house and home,
and paralyzing utterly all descriptions of
business. In one fell swoop $50 souls
have been launched into eternity.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

PETERSBURG, VA, March l3.-The latest
intelligence OF the explosion at Pocahon-
tas mine is that about $50 men were killed.
The accident was caused by men going too
far with lamps. All the machinery was
wrecked. Efforts are making to recover
the bodies, but in consequence of after
damp very little progress can be made. A
relief train with physicians and explorers
has gone to the scene of the accident. A
telegram received here asks that safety
lamps be sent TO Pocahontas at once to
facilitate the work of recovering the bod
les. The scenes in the vicinity of the dis
aster are heartrending in the extreme.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

THE Chicago Herald says, editorially, OF
the late Solicitor of the Treasury, Mr..
Kenneth Raynor, that whatever his fail
iugs may have been-and he no doubt
had many-he was an honest man of the
old school. He was not merely honest in
the conventional sense, as are so many OF
the publicans of the day, he was honest
through and through, with no mental
reservations or qualifications OF any kind.
Party or place or man had no influence
with him sufficient to swerve him from
the line of duty" Higher praise than
this no man can aspire to.
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Dc,erIption ., the minc.

RICHMOND, March 13.-The mine in
which the disaster occurred is known as
Flat-Top mine, and is situated in the
northeast portion of Tazewell county, at
the base of Flat-Top mountains, which
divide that section Of Virginia from West
Virginia. The company working the mine
is known as the Southwest Virginia
Improvement Company, but the mines are
really under the control of the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company, who have a
branch road on their New River division,
running from New river to Pocahontas,
about sixty miles. John G. Ileey, of Penn
sylyania, u president Of the Improvement
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

HUTCHINSON, Ks, March 13-A meeting
of the business and stockmen in this vi.
cinity was held here last night to consider
the cattle disease in Woodson and other
counties in the State. Resolutions were
adopted indorsing the action Gov. Click
has SO far taken, and urging him to en-
ploy every possible means to stamp out
the disease, pledging him hearty support
in any action he may deem necessary to
accomplish that object
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
THE RED CROSS
Relief Steamer ThroOp ut Cairo, Hav-
ing Helped the Suffering All
Along the Ohio.

CAIRO, March l3.-The Red Cross relief
steamer Throop, with Miss Barton and her
corps OF workers, reached here this even
ing. She has visited every landing below
Evansville, distributing fuel, clothing,
money and medical assistance wher-
ever needed, and they have especially
from pride or modesty have been
overlooked. Miss Barton reports thorough
work, and believes there are no cases OF
suffering nor destitution remaining where
they have been, and thinks there is no
more need OF contributions of any kind
being sent for the Ohio floods sufferers
Evansville, st. Louis, Chicago, New York
and Washington are represented among
the workers aboard.
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ANOTHER HORROR.
One Hundred and Fifty Men Killed by
an Explosion in a Virginia
Coal Nine.
Not a Single Miner Saved Who was In
the Pit at the Time Of
the Disaster.
Number Of Bodies Recovered Horribly
Mangled-Houses Blown to Atoms
-Heartrending Sights.

LYNcHBURG, VA, March ia special
from Pocahontas this morning says: An
explosion occurred in the coal-mines here
last night at 1890 o'clock, and from l2O to
$50 miners were killed. Great confusion
prevails here, and accurate information
cannot be had before evening. A special
train, with surgeons on board, left this
city for the scene of theexplosion at 10:15
o'clock this morning.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
The Red-Haired ROmaneer from Texas,
and His Colleagues Of the Honse
Committee on
Foreign Affairs, Discussing Bismarek's
Speech Returning the Lasker ResO.
lutions of Sympathy.
The Fitz John Porter Bill Passed the
Senate. After Amendment, by
Vote of 36 to 25.
Mr.. Tilden and the Democratic NOmi.
nation for the Presidency-Uncle
Sammy's Inflrmities.
TILDEN AND THE PRESIDENCY.

He VIII Not Accept the Nomination,
Even If II Is rendered Him.
Special to the Appeal
WASHINGTON, March ia staff cor
respondent of the Atlanta Constitution in
terviewed Samuel J. Tilden to-day a! Gra-
mercy Park, and that paper will publish
column account of it tomorrow. Mr..
Tilden declares that, in consequence OF his
physical condition, it will be impossible
for him to accept a nomination, even if
rendered him. He discusses at length his
views as to who will be the probable cam
didate of the Democratic and Republican
parties, and reviews the history of the
Electoral Commission, which he regards
as great mistake. He is very emphatic
in declaring that he cannot be candidate
on account of his physical infirmities.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14
THE CATTLE PLAGUE.
Reported Outbreak of the Disease in
Emngham County. HI.

CHICAGO, March 13.-Rumors are pub
lished of the appearance of the foot and
mouth disease in Effingham county, ILL.,,
but one or two isolated herds which were
supposed to be affected, when visited,
failed to show symptoms OF real contagion,
and no alarm is yet felt. Gov. Hamilton,
of this State, has been urged by the Wy
oming Stock Growers Association to quar-
antine cattle in this State against infected
cattle in Kansas, and he declares he will
issue proclamation to that effect within
one or two days.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

A DISPATCH from st. Louis states that
the action of the whisky men, bankers
and others who adopted resolutions
urgently requesting Congress to pass the
Willis bill extending the bonded period
for whisky, has been formally indorsed
by the Board of Directors of the Mer-
chants Exchange of that CITY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

LETTER from Mr.. o. G. Mcclure, cf
Rosedale, Bolivar county, Miss, suggest
ing double and cross levees as better
measure OF protection Tor the lowlands
than is offered by single levees, will be
found in another column. 1t is worthy OF
,.4o-4.o.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-14

LoNsFELLow, Hawthorne, John S. G. Abb
bott, Franklin Pierce, George b. Cheever,
Jonathan Cilley and James w Bradbury
were all members OF one class at college,
and not one of them ever pulled stroke oar
or acted as shortstop on baseball nine.
There were no athletes in their day.
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pe..ruc,ive cyclone in Alabama.

CHATTANOOGA, March 13.-A destructive
cyclone passed near Guntersville, Ala,
last night. II. S. Hess and Mrs. John It'd
more were killed, and John Tidmore and
Mrs Frank Farmer severely injured,
About thirty houses were blown to atoms,
The storm left the earth after devastating
nearly six miles,