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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03
SECRETARY CHANDLER
Explains Why He Returned che Civil
Service COmmi missiOners' Papers.

WASHINGTON, February 2.-Secretary
Chandler said to-day that the examination
OF papers certified to by the Civil Service
Commission has satisfied him that all of
them were unfit for the work to be done,
for the reason that they were deficient in
penmanship, copying and photography.
He returned the papers to the commission
with simple statement to that effect.
He did not wish his action TO be
understood as an attack on the
civil service law, as he had no
intention of attacking that law
He was strongly in favor of the civil SER
vice act, but he did not feel that its pro-
visions compelled him to accept a clerk
whom he considered incompetent. He
would rather have vacancy in the cleri-
cal force than appoint man whose ex-
animation papers showed him to be un-
able to meet the requirements. He had
referred the matter back to the committee
in the hope that they would send him the
names OF more competent men to select
from. He would, however, be bound by
the action of the committee in the matter.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

Nor only the commercial and business
community but the public generally, is IN
terested in the contest now being waged
by the foreign insurance companies against
the home companies. The tendency Of
IL is mischievous to all concerned, aud
il continued is sure to end dissstrously.
IL will impair the confidence of the public
in the management of insurance compa-
nies. That they ought to he so managed
as to make profits and increase their guar
antee funds, will at once be admitted by
all prudent men, but this ought not TO be
done by expressing the interests they pro-
pose to guard and care for. Existing con-
tracts must not be infringed upon,
nor violent changes of method be adopted,
especially in the midst of the business
season. A conservative course is always
wisest where great and varied business
interests are at stake. The ArPEAI, there
fore, suggests that the foreign insurance
companies meet the home companies in
a spirit of compromise, and settle
all disputed points in way that
viii satisfy the general public. There is
a tendency with many persons to carry
their own risks. A habit so unwise should
not be encouraged by insistance upon the
sash enforcement of an increase OF rates
that cannot but be considered oppressive
in the midst of the business season.
We know there is much to be said for the
course proposed by the foreign companies,
whose losses have been in the past few years
very great, but it should have been adopt
ell and presented at the beginning OF the
business year in time for the insurer TO
have his say, for, after all, he is the one
most concerned. The attitude Of the home
companies in this city has so far been very
commendable, and we suggest to the foreign
companies that they put away their airs and
assumptions and realize the fact that the
insurance interests of Memphis are with
the commercial classes, indeed with the
general public, primal, and those OF the
foreign secondary, since with them is in.
volyed a heavy home capital and the
policy OF keeping business and earnings
as much as possible at home. Compro.
mise, gentlemen, compromise.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

WE dislike to take issue with Mr.. Had
den, because we believe him to be faith.
iul, honest and generally discreet Off
cial. But his appointment of Capt. John
Cowdon to represent this city as dele
gate TO the Washington convention, is q
very grave mistake, and one which he
should not have made, in view
of the frequent publication by
Cowdon of his opposition to the meth,
ods of Mississippi river improvement
which have been impressed upon the
public mind 10y thoughtful men as the best
that the highest engineering skill and
experience can devise. Cowdon is the
enemy of the river interests of the Missis
siPpi Valley, and his opposition, though
feeble and so far unavailing
has, nevertheless, been mischievous
in so far as it has prompted the stupid and
malevolent opposition of certain Western
newspapers, whose most noteworthy
achievements in the last seventeen yaars
have been the advocacy OF every spe
cies Of legislation calculated to injure the
South aud retard its development Mr.
Hadden has made grave mistake in ap
pointing Capt. Cowden.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

WE print to-day very thoughtful letter
from Mrs. Saxon on the government and
care Of the criminal classes and how to
prevent the increase of those classes by
the education of the children of the poor.
The APPEAL indorses much, if not ALL that
Mrs. Saxon says so well, and suggests
especially that women should share
in equal numbers the management of our
prisons, and we will add, all our elee-
mosynary institutions. In New York
and Massachusetts, and we believe,
Michigan, perhaps other States, this has
been tried, and with the best results.
The motherly faculties of woman are
exercised, we will not say at their best,
but as nearly so as want of blood
connection will permit when enlisted in
caring and providing for the helpless, the
erring or the distressed, and they should
be employed by Shelby county and by the
State of Tennessee, and, we submit, by all
the other States OF the Union. The women
of the country should insist upon repre-
sentation on prison, reformatory and
asVlum boards.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

Duff and Frank Syms and others were en-
gagged in a game of baseball. A dispute
arose concerning the game. Thomas Syms
the father of Duff and Frank, slapped the
face of Rufus McNorrell The next DAY
Sunday the parties met at tSunday-school
when an alteration arose and they retire.
to the woods to settle the difiicnirs
Thomas and Frank Syms were killed aid
Duff Svms and Brit Rogers wounded. The
case occupied five days. The jury gave Q
verdict of not guilty rs 10 Brit Rogers and
Rufus McNorrell. James Cox, having
severed his case, will be tried at the nexi
term. All the parties are respectable
wa11-to-do farmers
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Non.Rasiaent Notice

The above sale is continued untii Saturday
ebruary q. 1854. This February 2, 1854.
Il. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
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The death of Wendell Phillips will be
mourned by the oppressed and the poor
of all nations. His life was consecrated to
the amelioration of their condition. He was
the consistent and eloquent advocate of
freedom, the opponent of monopolies and
all forms of official or unofficial tyranny,
and the compassionating friend of all who
were distressed in mind, body or estate.
The South forgets his bitterness in view of
his broad philanthropy as "citizen of the
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BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
The ROlIing-Niil Mems sStrike-AnOther
Meeting.

Special to the Appeal
BIRMINGHAM, February 2.-The striking
rolling-mill men, in meeting tonight, at
which the leaders of the strikers were not
present, decided to make new proposals to
the company Monday, 1t is understood
this proposal will involve further sur,
render, and that they will either agree
to run on a shift while the force
now employed is on the other. They will
apply for work without conditions. The
company will probably give most OF the
men work. They still adhere to the an,
nouncement, however, that they will not
terms. Thirty-six new men arrived this
morning and will begin work Monday.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

THE Scimitdr, in Il very guarded and
temperate way, suggests that Judge Greer,
OF the Criminal Court, order an investi-
CATION of the books and accounts OF and
contracts made by the Taxing District
government with view to ascertain
whether certain vague rumors or inuen-
does of mismanagement or collusion, we
suppose, have any foundation in fact.
While the APPEAL does not be-
lieve in encouraging inuendo or rumor, it
nevertheless does believe that suggestion
coming from the encouragement, even in
this informal way, is worthy OF attention,
and that though they have nothing to fear
the District officers should themselves urge
an investigation that may at least silence
the slanderons tongues of persons perhaps
eager in this way to break down or i'm
pair system Of government that has
proven positive benefcence to the peo-
pie of Memphis. Let US have the investi-
cation
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

THE agitation of the question of State
female college is still continued in Missis-
sippi, and with every prospect of sue
cessful solution. 1t ought TO be establish
ed, despite the fact that the women stu
dents of the State University at Oxford
are doing so well. By all means let the
women have their own universities, to be
managed and governed by women. They
can furnish all the brains and ability
uaadpd
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

The gamblers of Wall street had field
day yesterday during which they managed
to be very busy in fixing high price for
the stocks that for the past few months
they as earnestly depressed to the extent
of over forty per cent. Money is abun-
dant and business is reviving, conse-
Guently the bulls are in the ascendant
and the bears have gone to their caves
growing and sore-headed to suck their
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CHANCERY SALE
R E Al f 8 TATE.

No; 4742, R R;-GhanceFy, court. Of Shelby county
Mary Il. Hoffman, A DIN X of j. p. Hoffman, de-
ceased, VS.. George Mitchell ct al,
by virtue of an intorlocutory decree for sale
y entered in the above cause on the 10th day OF
lie auction, to the highest bidder in front of the
Clerk and Masters office, courthouse of Shelby
county, Memphis, Tenn, on
Saturday. February =. 1854.
within legal hours, the following described prop
erty, situated in Shelby county. Tennessee,
to,wit; Being certain lots in the g. W. Lane
subdivision; being east of and near the Taxing
lots Nos e4, IS. &C. 81 and ss fronting fifty so
feet each on Dqpree street and running back be-
Also, lots Nes iis and fs6, each h froniting 'front.' tty
(S9 feet on the east side of Dupree street. north
of Lane avenue, and running back, between par
allel lines, l4sH feet to an alley
Also, lots Nos. l29 and 100, each fronting fifty
sSu feet on the west side Of Ayres street, and run
alley.
Also, lot No, 67. fronting ifly so, feet on Dun
lines, ls9 feet TO an alley.
Also, lot No. SO, of block No. IL, of the C. D.
Of Fourth and Georgia Streets; es thenee
with the south lihe Of Georgia street eastwardly
to ieSl; thence southwardly, between parallel
lines, l71 feet.
Also. a lot Sing immediately south of said las
ner of lot No So, and running tbenee eastwsfdy
with the sonth line of said lot 3d. Us feet to the
southeast corner of said lot, thence southwardly
about . feet, between parallel lines to an alley
as shown on WiIliamson's map Of the city oi
Memphis.
Also, the remainder interest in lots Nos 9l, q
and 90 Of the q. w: Lane sabdisisioa being east
anil ueaf the Taxing District Of Shelby county,
each lot fronting 80 feet on Duprec street. and
running back, between parallel tines--lsSsz feet
and being he san. same lots; .ossthef with she I'm;
Soxer X the report sf shs commissieners fied
hersin, Dcsember "a, iss3 70 which reference Il
ticular description of all of said properly.
Terms OF Saie-0ne-fourth 60 cash; balance
in six and twelve months; purchaser to execute
notes with security, bearing interest from date,
and lien retained to secure purchase money.
This January IL. 1881.
X. j. BLACK, Clerk aad Master
By ]. NJ. Bradley, DC. and NJ.
r. d. Jordan and Poston & Poston, Soils. sat
The above sale Is continued until Saturday
February q, 1854. This February 3 1ss4
Il j III. AK CIarl md Naraar
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A GRIEyOUS MISTAKE.
The Rev, Jenkins on Trial for the MUIR
der of Borden.

MANSFIELD, La, February "A plea of
insanity will be entered in the case OF the
Rev. Ben +. Jenkins, on trial for the muir
der OF man named Borden, to-day. Miss
Mary Butler, her sister and two brothers
testified that they went home together on
the train, accompanied as far as Robolein
Station by Ben +. Jenkins. The testi-
mony is all going to show that Jenkins
made sad mistake to suppose that
Borden was guilty of any serious miscon-
duct toward Miss Mary Butler. Miss But
Ter admitted saying to jenkins that Borden
had treated her badly, but declined telling
him in what manner. She only referred
to Bordens refusal to allow them to enjoy
themselves when opportunities offered.
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sHazeI Kirk -. A0afn

The temperance of the Madison Square
Hazel Krke Company here tomorrow
night, following so close as it does upon
the recent successful engagement of the
Young Mrs Winthrop Company, creates a
renewed interest among our theater-goers
in the beautiful plays of this celebrated
theater management that are so universal
ly popular. The play is one that is a pop
ular favorite, not only here in Memphis,
but all over the United States. 1t is a
beautiful pastoral story that is familiar to
everyone, Is pure and elevating, with a
pathos and humor sweetly and artistically
blended, forming a gem in dramatic
literature. Another great feature
of this play is the fact that il is
always produced by a first class COM
pany of sterling actors and actresses.
The veteran G. W. Couldock, Mrs. Z. l..
Davenport, W. II. Crompton, Ada Gil.
man, Mrs. Rush and w. B. Cahill are the
prominent old favorites who still continue
in the cast. Among the new candidates
for favorable opinion may be mentioned
j. G. Grahame and Miss Annie Russell,
who plays "Hazel." She is no stranger to
Memphis audiences, and will be well re-
membered. Her 1.-THE, willowy figure,
large and very expressive eyes, vivacious
manner and eharmingly simple way have
made for her many friends. New sotuenir
tiles will be presented to the ladies attend
ing tomorrow evening
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ssThe silver kinG.r

Haverly's Silcer King will follow Haze
Kirke, the last performance being given
Saturday at the matinee. The return ol
this excellent play will be hailed with
pleasure by all lovers of the excellent in
drama 1t is one of the very best attrac
tions on the road, and when here earlier
in the season drew good houses a whole
week-an unheard-of thing in Memphis
The company is the same as before, and
came back from Texas, where the public Of
the principal cities were lavish in theil
expressions OF delight, and gave The Sire
King everywhere cordial reception.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
The AttOrney-GeneraI Anxious TO Have
Full Investigation of frregu-
In


WAsHINGToN, February 2.-Attorney,
General Brewster to-day placed at the
disposal OF the House Committee on Ex.
penditures in the Department OF Justice
the entire force Of special examiners oi
the department, to be sent alone, or with
subcommittee, to investigate Irregular.
ties in the offices of United States Of
ficials. A subcommittee, accompanied
by special commissioner, will
probably go to New York City in short
time to investigate the office OF the Su-
pervisor of Elections. At a meeting of
the committee q resolution was adopted,
recommending that subcommittee be
appointed to investigate certain Star-route
correspondence, which the Postmaster
General thought, if given to the public,
would interfere with the prosecution OF
the cases now under investigation by the
department.
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IrNina nd Cinrinnaii.

CIScISSATI, February 2.-Henry Irving,
who has been playing at the Grand Opera
house this week, received no special social
attention until tonight, when the Dra-
matte Festival Association gave him a
banquet, with a small number of guests
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Failed.

FORT SMITH, February 2.-J. 7. Perry,
man x Co, general merchandise, at Paris
ARK, failed. Liabilities, $4,000; assets
5000 worth OF goods and large number
of accounts. Cause, specializing in cotton
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03
strike of raII River sp,uner.

FALL RIVER, February AIT large
meeting Of spinners tonight, with over
200 present, it was voted to strike at ten
mills Monday, as follows: Three OF Union
Mills, one of Sycamore, one of Tecumseh
Mills, one OF Chace Mills, one of Wamps,
noag Mills, one of Slade Mill, ana two OF
Borden CITY Mills.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03
WOrkIngmen Before the House Commit
tee on Labor to Protest Against
the Importation Of
Hungarians and Others Under Contract
People as Objectionable In Their
Habits as the Chinese.
Mrs. Mary Miller's Case-Secretary Fol.
gers Letter TO the Inspector at
New Orleans.
The Lowell Bankruptcy Bili to be Favor
ably Reported to the Senate Mon
day-Capital Points.
THE LOWELL BANKRUPTCY BILL
Ordered to be FavOrabIy Reported 10
the Senate.

the Senate.
WASHINGTON, February 2.-The Senate
Committee on Judiciary ordered the
Lowell bankruptcy bill favorably reported
with amendments. 1t preserves State ex-
emptions, and authorizes involuntary pro-
ceedings only against persons whose debts
amount to more than $1,000, and only
against traders. 1t diminishes the num-
Der OF commissioners in bankruptcy one
half. Many amendments suggested by
the Bankruptcy Convention, which met
here few DAYS since, were incorporated
in the bill Senator Hoar will report il
Monday Some features of the bill are
| among those contended for by Western
Senators at the last Congress, and theil
adoption greatly increases the chances oi
its passage.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03
METHODIST CENTENNIAL.
The Central Committee i'm Session u
NashNiIie-Nrmori rial Fund

NASHVILLE, February 2.-The Central
Centenary Committee of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, has been in ses
sion here the past two days. It is antici
pated that a monumental fund OF not less
than $2,000,000 will be raised during the
present year for the education of missions
and church extension. Plans are being
prosecuted to realize this end.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03

Z. j. BLACK, Clerk aad Master.
By ]. NJ. Bradley, d. C. and NJ.
n Ior1ap and paetor e Dosto,, c.r,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03
ESTABLISHED 1910.

FoR once the APPEAL finds occasion to
indorse Secretary Folger in what he says
OF women generally in considering the
case OF Mrs. Miller. Every avenue OF
useful and honorable employment should
he opened to women.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-03
Inn CaId Gor Them

HUTCHINSON, Ks, February IA col
ony of 700 Mennonites, represented by
three bishops, purchased two townships
OF land in this county to-day. These peo-
pie have been trying Minnesota and -Da-
kots, but found it too cold there 70 suit
Them
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All Danger Believed to be Over at Pitts.


PrTrsBURG, February 2-After attaining
hight of twenty-three feet six inches the
Allegheny river commenced falling, and
at noon the marks registered eighteen feet.
The tracks of the Pittsburg and Western
railroad are still under water, and portions
of the Allegheny are submerged, but the
damage very slight. All further danger is
believed to be over.
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CHANCERX SALE
R e a T. e 8 FAT E

No. 1899, F:-Chancery Court of Shelby county
state OF tennessee, use, etc. VS.. W +. Butler
ct al. and No. 1888, R.D.-City of Memphis VS..
A: G. Ferguson ct al.
IoI virtue, of an interlCeutOfy decree for sale,
October, 1913. NJ Il. 4O page 1884, will sell. at pub
nc apctlen TO the highest bidder. in front ef the
Clerk and Masters Office, courthouse ef Shelby
county, Memphis, Tenn, On
Saturday. January 5. 1854,
within legal hours, the following described prop
erty, situated in city of Memphis, Shelby county
Tenn, to-wit; Part of block ak (6l of Butler
subdIylslon, fronting 80 feet the north side of
Elliott street, and running back northward about
lZ3 feet to what Is known as the South Memphis
and Butler line; said lot being at the intersection
of Elliott and St. Martin streets. having front
on north side of Elliott street 406 feet east of St
Martin street aad li5 feet west of St. Martin
street, and being same referred in deeds of
Z. ferRus0n TO /; "; Smith ct al, and W. d.
smith ct al. to j. ii. O'COnnor, recorded in book
81, page l6g, and book l02, page l. of Register $
office. Sold as the property of A c. Ferguson, j
IL. O'Connor, John CASTOR and +. W. Smith,
trustee.
Terms of Sale-0n a credit of seven ,,i months ::
purchaser to execute note with approved securi-
ty; lien retained Eai equity OF redemption
barred. This I,eeember Il, 1888.
X. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master
BY J. NJ. Bradley, Deputy Clerk and Master
Thdssale is postponed until Saturday, Feb
ruarT2, 1854. This January 3, 1881
r. J, RI,ACK, Clerk and Master.
By J: NJ. Bradley, Deputy Clcrk and Master
j. W. Hampton, Solicitor. sat
The above sale is continued until Saturday.
March 1, 1854. This February p 1851
sat X. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master
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The House Committee on Public Lauds
has decided to report bill declaring the
forfeiture of the land grants of the Oregon
and California and California and Oregon
railroads, except such as have been pat
ented. The grants OF the two roads
amount to 100000 acres, one-tenth of
which has been patented. The land is
valued at So to 81 per acre. The terms OF
the contract expired in January, 1880.
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DIED.


NIEDERER-At1 o'clock y. m, Saturday, Feb
ruary2. 1884, Mr.. EDWARD NIEDERER, aged fifty
two years.
Due notice of the funeral will be given.
cow WAN-At the family residence. Moscow
Tenn, Friday, January ., 1881, BETTE A. C.
cowAN, wife OF John S. R. cowan.
CHAMBERS Saturday, February ., 1884, e.
TELLE, infant daughter of Thomas and Saral
Chambers.
Funeral from residence, corner of Sixth anS
Looney streets, Chelsea, at 10 o'clock this CSUN
DAY) morning. Friends are invited
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DISASTROUS GALES.
Another Heavy Storm in England-Many
Rivers Overlooked, Causing Much
Damage to Property.
Debate on Langlois's Interpolation Re-
garding WOrkingmen in the French
Deputies Concluded.
WIND AND WATER.

DISRstrOus GaIcS In EnRIanU : IsIYers
OvernOwed and Property Greatly
Damaged.
LONDON, February "A serious gale is
again reported. 1t has been especially Sc
we're in the Island of Jersey, at Holyhead,
Birmingham, Chester Harwick, Wick and
the Isle of Man. Many rivers are'overfiow-
ed and the floods are causing much damage.
The streets OF Duffield are inundated. A
portion of the breakwater at St. Ives has
been demolished, and the iron bridge at
Rhodes, near Oldham, blown down.
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No. 5lss-In the Chaneery Court of Shelby eoun
ty, Tenn.-nolly Corbitt VS.. John R. Corbift
Ii appearing from bill, which is sworn 10 in thi
cause, that the defendant, John r. Corbitt, is
Il is therefore ordered, That be make his m
pearanee herein. at the courthouse ef Shells
county, in Memphis, Tenn. on or before the frs
Monday in March, 1854. and plead. answer o
demnr to eomnlainant's bill or the SANG viii b
taken for confessed as to him, and set for hear
ing exparte: aud that a copy of this order be pub
Eshed once - week. for four successive weeks
in the Memphis Appeal. This ID day of February
1884.
A Acopy-attest. RI BLACK, Clerk and Master
BY T. NJ Bradley, D. c. and M.