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PRIMARY ELECTION
Held Yesterday to Elect Delegates to
Saturdays Convention.

The various wards and districts held
elections yesterday for delegates to take
part in the Democratic Convention which
meets at the courthouse at 10 O'Clock to-
day to select delegates to the Nashville
Convention. The returns so far as heard
from are as follows:
First Ward.-F. T. Edmondson, T. E.
Enright, William H. Joyce, F. Mccarthy,
P. Callahan, P. ]. Bannon, Louis Sam
bucetti.
Second Ward.-William Ryan, John II.
Leslie, William Quinn, Dan Schloss, John
Powell, Walter Burke, j. J. Tanner. AL
ternates-Thomas Fox, Charles Winters,
Thomas Garvey.
Third Ward-J. E. R, Ray, A. NJ. lam
beth, Louis Ginocchio, WIa. Murry, p. J
Kelley, David Davis, M. Wolfe, VIM
Bath, Tbos. Boyle, jr., A. Beer, j. ii.
Kendall, A. Hitzfeld, jr., Butler Rogers,
Nick Hooth, w. II. Rhea.
Fourth JTard.-N. Malalesta, Henry j
Lynn, James Badinelli, S. l. Mcdowell,
Jno. T. Elliott, P. Egan, J. ]. Lockhart,
Dabney NJ. Scales, w. A. Farris.
Fifth Ward.-S. L. Moore, Martin Kelly,
Charles Gallina, John Miller, G. III. M
Smith, Ed Cunny, r. Z. League.
Sirh Wdrd.-W. G. Weatherford, NJ. J.
Kelly, ]. A. TAYLOR, John Mergle, Max
Pickard, John Linkhauer.
iSerenh W'ard.-W. N. Brown, w. Voor-
heis, John T. Willins, r. G. Williamson
G. b. Bryan, M. R. Patterson.
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MEMPHIS. TENN 8.

it was the custom to place on such com
mittees some member who voted with the
minority on the passage CT she raii forming
the subject of conference. :
Senator Logan said he could not and
would not serve, and he was accordingly
escesed and Senator Hawley appointed In
his stead.
The Chair laid b,efofa the Senate . CON-
munication from. the Secretary CT the ;tf-
terror submitting supplemental provlssy--
al estimates calling for S272, $50 Tor further
clerical hire, which will be necessary II
the pension bills now pending be passed.
Senator Mitchell, from the ComIrit-
tee on Pensions, reported favorably,
with an amendment the House bill
granting pensions to soldiers in the
Mexican war. Placed on the cslendar.
and the bills heretofore introduced in the
Senate ON the same object were indefi-
nitely postponed. The amendment pro-
vides that no such officer, enlisted man or
widow shall be entitled to the benefits OF
this act unless dependent in whole or in
part on his or her own labor or assistance
from otfDts fer support.
After some miscellaneous business, the
shipping bill was taken up and, after de-
bate vote taken and the Mcpherson
amendment, cutting off compensation for
the return trip OF ships that may tahe out
United States mail, rejected-yeas. IT;
nays, 81.
Senator Vest then moved his amend
ment relating to shipping cnfnmissfoners.
but modified so as to make these officers
accountable to the Secretary OF the Treas
ury for their receipts and expenses, though
leaving the appointment in the Circuit
Court !:
/ After debate, Senator Vests amend
ment was agreed to, and Senator McPher-
son moved TO strike out the section provid-
ing for foreign mail pay, and on that
called the yeas and nays. The motion
was lost-yeas, Z; nays, A.
This completed consideration of the bill
in Committee of the Whole.
On motion of Senator Frye the Honse
bill was then taken from the table, and
with but slight debate, amended to corre-
spond with the bill just agreed to.
Several amendments were offered and
rejected, and the House bill as amended
then passed without division or debate.
The remainder of the session was occupied
in discussing the appointment of confer
ence committee.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
rhe Cotton Centennial IOan-Fitz John
POrter-Bills and Resolutions.

Porter-BfIls and Resolutions.
WASHINGTON, May S.-House.-The Sen
ate Joint resolution passed in regard to
the ceremonies to be authorized at the
completion of the Washington monument.
Several bills were reported from the
committees and referred.
Then arose contest between the various
special orders for supremacy, Mr.. Stock
slayer pressing for consideration of the
bill for the erection OF pubic buildings,
Mr.. Singleton urging the Congressional
Library bill, Mr.. Ellis desiring discussion
on the New Orleans Industrial Exposi-
| ton bill, Mr.. Randall expressing the
anxiety OF the committee for the disposal
of the appropriation bill, and Mr.. Payson
demanding the consideration of unfin-
ished business, being the Oregon Central
forfeiture bill.
Mr.. Payson's demand was not acceded
to, and Mr.. Holman moved to go into
Committee of the Whole on the appro-
priation bill. This was lost by vote of
IS to 9S.
Mr.. Holman, in the interest of public
business, called for the yeas and nays, but
Mr.. Randall declared roll call would not
! be in the interest of public business, and
| the yeas and nays were not ordered.
The House declined to consider the IL
brary or public buildings bills, and then
went in Committee of the Whole, Mr..
Dorsheimer in the chair, on the state of
/ the Union.
On motion OF Mr.. Ellis, all prior bills
were set aside and the committee pro-
l ceeded to the consideration of the bill ap-
propriating 81 100000 for the celebration
of Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centen-
| nial Exposition at New Orleans. Mr..
Ellis briefly explained the provisions OF
l the bill, and pointed out the safeguards
| which had been established for the return
/ Of the appropriation to the United States
| out of the receipts. The Exposition
promised to be more broadly national and
| international in its character than even
/ the great Exposition of 1876 at Phila-
delphia Already every one of the States
are taking steps to have a part in the ex-
hibition, and twenty foreign nations have
| signified their intention to be present.
Mr.. Kelley heartily favored the PROPOSE
/ ton.
Mr.. Henderson [Ia.l also favored the
bill. as did Mr.. Young.
| Messrs. Sumner zeal. anG Hunt favored
| the bill, and Messrs. Holman and Shaw
| opposed it.
On motion of Mr. Hiscock, an amend
| ment was adopted providing that the sum
appropriated shall only be paid on the
Treasurer of the UTAed States being sat
| isfied that $4,000 has been contributed
| by the Worlds Industrial and Cotton Ex-
position. The committee rose and the
| bill passed-yeas l32, nays 81.
The Speaker laid before the House a
| communication from the Secretary of the
Interior, submitting supplemental esti-
| mate Of S272,62 for additional clerical
force in the Office of Commissioner OF
| Pensions. Referred.
/ Adiourned
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all ages, mile and a quarter Starters and
pools: Freeland 500, Cardinal McCloskey
so, the field, Vanguard and Centreville,
SIS. Frceland wen handily bs a, length
and a half, Centreville second, Cardinal
McCloskey third, Vanguard fourth. Time
-2:26.
Third Race.-Purse $500, selling race,
all ages, mile and an eighth. Starters and
POOLS: Wave o Light, 500; Belle of the
Highlands, So; Major Hughes, ,s43; silyio,
$50; Manitou, So. Silvio won by a
length; Wave o'Light second, Manitou
third, Major Hughes fourth, Belle of the
Highlands fifth. Time-2:09.
Fourth Race.-Purse of $500, one mile.
Starters and pools: Brunswick, S55; Prin-
cess, $50; Bonnie Australian, S45; Carlisle
and Tomahawk together, Sl3. Princess
took the lead and was never headed, win
ming easily by eight lengths; Brunswick
second, three lengths in front of Bonnie
Australian, Tonahawk fourth, and Jim
Carlisle, fifth Time-1i5I.
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The Chair laid before the Senate House
message announcing non concurrence in
the Senate amendments to the pleuro.
pneumonia bill. The Senate insisted on
its amendments, and the Chair appointed
as committee of conference on the part
of the Senate, Senators Miller n. VI
Plumb and Williams.
The Chair also laid before the Senate q
House message announcing non-concur.
renee in the Senate amendments to the
Fitz John Porter bill. The Senate insisted
on its amendments, and the Chair ap.
pointed as committee of conference Oh
the part of the Senate, Senators Sewell
Logan an q Geckrell.
Senator Logan asked to be excused from
acting on the committee. He said it was
well known he was opposed to any pEopo
sition for the relief of the person named ii
the bill, and therefore did not thisk him
self proper person to be on the commit
tee.
The president of the Senate stated thai
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-09

The New York World, which has been
booming Blaine, in its issue OF Monday
last prints four columns to prove that
Senator Ednun6s, of Vermont, is 8 rigid
PARTISAN, an unscrupulous advocate o ma
chine methods, a man devoted by nun
ireds of business interests to the leading
-orporations of the country, and who has
acquired great fortune since entering
public life. His ability no one questions,
.ithough, with all this ability, he IS re-
-arded as a very narrow man. He is not
Ank in his methods, but inclines to iuli-
-acsion in accomplishing his desires. lie
says he does not want the Presiden ial
aomination, but those who know him and
lie Influences back of him regard him as
s0e OF the most powerful candidates OF
the day. He has now the backing of the
corporation element in the country, and
viii, in the end, have the entire strength
OF the administration and of all Republi
cans who are not pledged to Blaine.
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BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
The Exposition Proves TO be Payiog
Suecess-The Georgia aPacific-POlitics.


Sueeess-rhe Georgia aPaciHc-Poiitics.
lsPEoIAL TO TIE APFEAL.l
BIRMINGHAM, May S.-To the surprise OF
everybody, the management included, the
Exposition has already paid its debts and
of the Board of Trade who advanced
money feel that they are in luck to get it
back so soon. The money on hand will
be invested in splendid fireworks dis
play in front of the operahouse the last OF
the Music Festival, the 18th, with the
agreement that the Exposition is to have
half the net proceeds of the Festival for
the purpose of enlarging the hiding.
Already there is great demand for room.
Col. John Scott, president OF the Cincin-
natl, New Orleans and Texas railroad, has
promised big collection of specimens
rat the company has had stored in Gin
rinnati since the Exposition there as soon
IS room can be had to display it, and the
Georgia Pacific Company promise q good
exhibit, and It appears that many mining
and manufacturing industries now not
represented are going to send specimens
of their products.
Two parties of engineers are in the field
locating the extension of the Georgia Pa
Cl1c railroad 10 connect WIN tle OOluul-
bus MISSY division. Former surveys
made the gap forty-six miles, but it is
probable that the new location will reduce
the distance few miles. The work is to
he pushed very rapidly, and though most
Of the country TO be traversed is yerv
rough, the completion of the road will
probably show one of the best records ever
made in fast railroad construction. The
Coalburg division OF the road, of which
the new line is to be an extension, is being
relaid with steel rails.
There are hall dozen applicants for the
postmastership here, and now that the re-
nomination of Samuel Thompson has been
rejected by the Senate. each seems conf.
dent that he IS gong to get the place.
Thompson is supposed to represent the
Arthur interest as he is identified with
the Stalwart faction, and his defeat is
chargeable mainly to the opposition inside
the party.
1t is still doubtful whether the Demo-
cratic organization is to be maintained in
the coming campaign or not, SO far as
Legislative and county officers are con-
cerned. Delegates to county conven-
ton next Friday were selected Saturday,
pursuant to the call of the Executive
Committee, but about third of the beats
held no meetings, and of the delegates Sc
lected in those that did hold meetings it
is not known what proportion is in favor
of making nominations.
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usSALE OF RESERVED SEATS, FOR SEA
SON, BEGINS AT MANSFoRD'S, MONDAY,
MAY 5rH, AND CONTINUES DAILY FROM
AN. TO PM, AND FROM To P.M.-sa
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Poison Oak.

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health-acith not sign Of that agttti poison
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The Morning. Star, the newspaper printed
at Carlisle, Pa, by the Indian Industrial
School, in its last issue says tina: among
other articles OF their own manufacture
shipped to Indian agencies during the
month of april there were seven wagons
sent TO Rosebcd Agency, two for agency
use and five for the chiefs OF the tribes
There are now 445 pupils at the schoo-
S25 boys and $50 girls-of which ia DO $
and 80 girls are working on the farm.
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A WILLING WITNESS.
walsh Anxicus to Tell what He Knows
About Kell0SE.


WASHINGTON, May Sat meeting of
the Springer committee this morning sew
eral members opposed entering upon the
Kellogg investigation unless instructed to
do so by the House, Mr.. Miliken said
he understood that Kellogg would drop
the matter if the committee concluded not
to consider it. The committee instructed
the chairman to inform kellogg if his
witnesses referred to were those brought
here by Kellogg before his recent trial and
aiterward subpenaed to appear before the
committee. Jchn A. w alsh was present and
inquired when the committee desired him
to appear as witness. An informal dig
cusion followed relative to the testimony
Walsh could give, during the progress of
which Walsh said his testimony before
the grand jury, which indicted Price and
Brady, and which failed to iDdict Kellogg,
showed that the ex Senator was a hum
dred fold more deserving of indictment
than either Brady or Price. He said he
had his papers with him when he ap-
peared be ore the grand jury, but that
body seemed to be satisfied without exam
lining them. Bliss was present on that oc-
casion, and said to the jury it was seri-
Gus thing to indict United States Sena-
tor. The committee did not decide when
Walsh would be examined.
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Lexington Races.

LEXINGTON, KY, May S.-The spring
meeting of the Kentucky Association be.
gan to-day. Weather warm and cloudy
track ankle-deep in mud; attendance
good.
First Race.-Purse of $3.50, for all, ages
three-quarters of a mile. Starters and
pools Lady Loud, $50; Burr Oak, S2S;
Charley Lucas, $22; Luella, S22; Maj
Pickett's Fishbran, So. There was good
start. Lady Loud won by half length
Burr Oak second, Charley Lucas third
Time, ;23s.
Second Rrce.-The Distillers' Stake, fol
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-09

The death OF Mr.. Judah P. Benjamia
on Wednesday night at Paris was an
nounced in the AFPEAL OF Yesterday. L
is bet few months since he retired from
the practice o. law in London, where he
went Immediately upon the close o!
the civil war in 1885. We then published
the facts of his remarkable career at
length, tracing his rapid advancement at
the bar oi New Orleans, his entrance upon
his political career as Senator from the
State OF Louisiana and its close as Secre-
taTy OF State of the Confederate States.
High as Mr. BENJAMIN stool here he was
equal to the seli-imposed task when well
advanced in life of making for himself
among the most distinguished lawyers of
the world place in the highest degree
honorable and creditable TO him. From
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge down the
bench and bar Of London made haste a.
the close OF his brief but brilliant ca.eey
there to bear testimony TO the wonderful
abilities which had won for him their
recognition rs one of the ablest among
them. Logical methods of studious de, o.
ton TO whatever he found worthy OF his
labor, which characterized him even IS a
boy, was the secret of Mr.. Benz ami ;
success. With him whatever vss
worth doing was worth doing well lie
would either not undertake a thin- ~
give his whole mind to it. This vss The
secret of his success in New Orcsns,
Washington, Richmond and Londou. In
each Of these places and in every position
he occupied, Mr.. BENJAMIN stood in ne
front rank Of the highest and the hest.
His capacities were large, his mimi vas
logical, his knowledge accurate, and he
was broad and liberal in thought and
feeling. He had no prejudices, was man
OF the world in the bsst sense of the term,
yet no purer or truer patriot served ,he
South during her period of trial and dis
tress. His loss was one of the greatesl our
result OF the civil war, 10y which nearly IN
OF our ablest statesmen were retired rom
pHhlic life. Ry what he accomplished in
England under all the disadvantages oi
foreign habit. custom, training and meth
ods we can realize how much we lost OF
useful services at the bar, possibly Upon
she bench or in his old place in The
nited States Senate. He was beloved
Y those who knew him best and
vas popular with all classes OF people.
The South will always cherish Mr.. Be- MA
nin's memory as that of an able and
sithful public servant, an earnest patriot
q no until AL was lost save honor" set a
right example OF devotion to a cause
which to him must have been a doom ed
one for many months before the COLLAPSE.
IS iurist, statesman and patriot history
VII rank him among the ablest Tnep II
MS time.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-09

ANENT the effort to build city at Shet-
field, the Chattanooga Times says: 1t
amuses one to read of the founding OF
great manufacturing cities Sheffield, Ok
anna, Admission and others. Great manu-
featuring centers grow, and are not
founded like a college, or dug like well.
Some OF the gentlemen engaged in the
business of erecting cities on papcr viii
understand this truth soon, if they don't
already" Isn't there lust the least lie
mite Of jealousy in all this?
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-09

THEE are 1885,, ,O99 workmen in tire
United States. Out of this number l, ,605,-
255 are employed in what are called the
protected" industries. 1t follows that
15,.s6,S46 workmen are unprotected. The
worSmen who are unprotected are not in
any dispute with their employers abo
wages, but the protected laborers are hay
ing = hard time of it.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-09

THE New York Herald notes that the
nomination of Mr.. Arthur would he dis
astrous to Mr.. Blaine. The nomination OF
Mr.. Edmunds would be disastrous % Ir'
Blaine. The nomination OF either Mr..
Lincoln or Mr. Gresham world be di5as-
troUs to him. Is it not signidcan, ct,
worthy of every honest Republican at
tention, that Mr.. Blaines hopes and plans
are Of such nature as to be crushed b!
the nomination of either of four mon 81
Of WHOM have the respect and confidence
Of their party and OF the country? Il ,bis
not a notable commentary upon AIr.
Blaines desi rns2
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POLICY SHOP RAID.
An Affair Well Planned and Executed
by the Police.

Last night at 7:3O o'clock, very quiet
but effective raid was made on policy
shop at 344 Second street, kept by ]. E.
France. Capt. Pat Hackett, who headed
the raiders, was accompanied by Officers
Dean, Loveless, kehoe and Jackson. They
had laid their plans well, and when the
signal was given mounted the stairs and
entered the room almost noiselessly.
They found a large wheel of the
kind used to play the ordinary
twenty five-cent policy, stuffed full of
tickets and man with his hand upon it
ready for the word to turn. A quantity
of blanks and numbered checks, boards
for the purpose of announcing the result
of the drawing, and other materials were
found in the room. France and ten of his
guests were arrested and their names en-
tered on the docket at the stationhouse.
J. Z. France, Jordan Hendricks, William
Lamb, ]. w. Hudson, Carey Tolan, Wal
lace Duke, Robert Smith, Jerry Coffee,
John Walker, Annie Jackson-France
and Lamb white, others colored. There
was no noise or confusion of any kind,
the whole affair being managed with the
greatest skill and secresy.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-09

THEKz Will be s2o delegates to the
Chicago Republican Convention-iI will
therefore be necessary to the election Of a
candidate. Of the whole number, Blame
has certainly pledged to him 800 and
Arthur about $40, Edmunds SO, Logan so,
md John Sherman 27.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-09

EX-SENATOR BARN-H, of Connecticut,
Ex-senator Scott, of Pennsylvania, and
some other members of the Democratic
National Committee visited Tilden on
thursday. They report, as has been re
ported before, that Tilden apparentlg
deprecates the movement in his favor, but
they are all nevertheless convinced that
ne would not decline the nomination.
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FRANCE.
Prince Jerome Explains the Position OF
His SON Victor.

PARIS, May S.-Prince Jerome in reply
ing to the request of his partisans to ex-
plain the position of his son, Prince Victor
said 'fnasmuch as Victor has already
declared respect for and submission to his
fathers will, it is needless to submit any
further question to him. The question
whether France shall be an empire or a
republic is of secondary importance. The
people will settle this. A republic cannot
be displeasing to descendant of the
first consul. The name of Napoleon sig
niles development, the French revolution
respect for national sovereignty, love fol
the people, desire to effect social reforms
and to deliver democracy from everween.
ing importance and extravagant expecta-
tioT %
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HoUsToN, May S.-The third day Of the
grand Interstate Drill and Encampment
opened with the interstate contest for
infantry, the prizes amounting to $1,000.
Four companies drilled in the following
order: Mobile RITES, Montgomery Grays,
Austin Grays, and Washington Guards, OF
Galveston Weather fine
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TEE Macon Telegraph and Mes agsr,
since the Boston Journal exploited the
fact of Garfelds ambidexterity, claims 70
have discovered that he wrote the AIo-ey
letter, and obeying the Scriptural il unc-
ton, concealed the fact from his light
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ENGLAND.
The Question at Issue Between Lord
Churchill and the Conservatives.

LONDON, May S.-Henry Chapline, Con.
servative member of Parliament, writes
the Standard that whatever alteration is
required to place the Conservative party
upon popular basis should be effected
through its recognized leaders, not in
defiance cf their counsels." The Times.
leader says: "The real question at iss1t
between Churchill and the Conservative
leaders is whether the internal organization
of the party shall be established upon 6
popular representative basis. as Churchill
advocates it, or shall it remain upon {
secret and irresponsible basis. On this
broad. and unmistakable issue, there car
be no doubt but that Churchill is right.