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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

The consolidation OF the street rail-
roads under one company, composed of
Nashville capitalists, does not meet the
approvsl of a the members of the Taxing
District government, snd some opposition
to its Consummstion is threatened. I'm
der what law aud by what right such op-
position can be- offered does not appear.
There is nothing in the charters of the
Citizens or City Railroad Companies to
prevent the consolidation; nor is there
any State law to hinder it. The Taxing
District su;hoTities have, therefore, no
more right to interfere by threats or other
wise than they have to interfere to pre-
vsnt the Consolidation of two banks or
two insurance companies, and it would
bs folly OF the most extreme type
i)r it to attempt to frighten the Nashville
capitalists by refusing to permit them to
alter tee gauge to uniform standard.
The Consolidation has been effected by
the parties IN interest, sud the trade car
ries with 1t To the new company all the
rights, titles and privileges that belonged
TO both the old Ones, ana il should be ia
cilitated and not hiudeTed in whatever
may bs necessary to secure to the citizens
increased transit facilities, better cars and
cleaner aud brighter than they have hith-
eJto been used to. Tne time to have pro.
vided against such a monopoly was when
the charters were granted. That not hsv-
ing been done then it cannot be done now.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

TEE COLLAPSE Of the Mutual SeliEudow-
ment and Benevolent Association of Fort
Worth, Tex, has brought ruin and suffer
ing 10 a greet many poor people who were,
through their ignorance o. the economies
and technicahties Of life insurance,
induced 10 give (. their support.
Conducted on plan wholly Mt va
rance with the settled principles by the
practice and observance Of which life in
surauce has been made profitable to the
insured and the insurer, il is not to be
wondered at that tho self-endowment
fraud has gone the way OF all fraudulent
enterprises. But the pity is that the
rogues who conducted the association
are likely to go unwhipped of justice.
They operated under cover and by virtue
OF q charter, and that shields them from
merited punishment. In Chattanooga
over S6S5,0J0 in policies were held, the
holders representing all classes Of the
people. II 50 much there, the total of
policies issued NUT have been very large,
and the disastrous effects of the
collapse must be widespread. Several
years ago the APPEAL was the means of
putting an end 10 \ great many similar
wildcat insurance homes and preventing
great deal Of suffering. The evil pre-
vailed here in epidemic form, and
threatened the most disastrous conse-
quences. Many good, conscientious, honest
men having been induced 10 lend their
names TO sustain them. But they could
not stand btf re the Logic of figures, and
they collapsed slmost as fast as their ex-
istenca was made known. The Texas
failure ought to be q warning, not only to
the people, but TO legislators, who should
not under sny circumstances lend them.
selves to giving lille to such neiariouE
soAeMaS.
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HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS.
Second Day of the North Misstssipp
stOc -Bresders' AsS0ciaIien

second Day of the North Mississippi
stOc -Bresders' As~ociaIien
Especial TO THE APPEAL.I
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss December TO-
The North Mississippi Stock Breeders Az
sociatlon closed their exhibit this after
moor, the list of entries of the day being
full in every class, and the character of
the exhibits 80 superior as to attract the
undivided attention and admiration of the
crowds gathered, by so unusuAl display.
In one ring as many as tiftee n full -blooded
Holsteins were eshown-unquestione tes-
timony to the adaptability of this climate
to the successful nurture of this breed of
cattle. The rings for one, two and three
year-old horse and mule colts, confined to
uative-hred animals, counted by the score,
many Of them embracing specimens equal
to contest for the blue rib
bon on any Kentucky fair grounds.
0mitting further details of this
most successful exhibition, which in
cluded entries of hogs, fowls and beautiful
samples of butter. 1t has awakened an
interest in stock raising and stock i'm
provements which will be felt in its bene-
fetal results far beyond this immediate
section. One very striking feature of this
two days meeting, and one altogether
worthy of notice from those unacquainted
with the advantages of this latitude, is
that an open-air meeting can thus be held
so late in December without discomfort or
Inconvenience. The following premiums
were awarded:
Best stallion to harness, J. A. Evans, s2O.
Saddle Mare, t. A. Bottom, sl0.
Msre and Colt. W. &. Smith nrst, SIS; M N.
Lacey seoond, $40.
Colt two years old. J. T.. Woodson, $40.
Colt three years old, W. B. and J. II. Athsy
Oaklawn Stock Farm, Sl0
Colt one year old, 5. h. Bonds, $40.
Colt under one year, W. G. Smith. $40.
Pair mares or geldings, J. l.. and w. j. Nc
GowRn, SO: all Marshall county.
Mule cotoyer one year, $40, J. j. Miller. De-
soto county.
Mule colt over two years. SO, J. J. Miller, De-
soto.
Jones, Holly Springs.
Holstein bull, SIS; Holstein, heller calf, $40,
d. II. Archibald, Oxford.
Grade bull, $40, G. II. Reid.
Yoke oxen, $40, Robt. Malone.
Grade calf Z. J. Mckinney, $; SOW, vIrgii
Lane, s..
Boar and best display hogs, IS each, S. p. G.b-
bons; all Marshall county
Best boys pony and boy rider, IS, Master Glib
bons, six years old.
Five pounds HolItein butter, IS, Mrs Fanny
Dean, Holly Springs.
Five pounds grade butter, IS. W. B. Athey,
OaklaHu farm.
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"Zo.o. The Magic 0ueen >,

ZOso, the Magic Queen, will begin an en-
gaeement at the Theater Monday night.
OF this company the Louisville Courier
Journal says: "Z0so. the Magic Queen, is a
.pectacular production of unusual excel
lence. There are four acts end a great
transformation scene, all designed ami
painted by Henry E Hoyt, with the as
sistance of other artists. The scenes are
ali beautiful, and the transformation is
the handsomest ever shown here. The
scenery is all fresh and new, and is most
elaborate in its designing as well as ad-
mirably painted. 1t seems TO have been
written for the purpose Of amusing the
audience with its fun and interesting them
in a pretty story, and has assuredly
attained that object. There is nothing
offensive in the language of the play to
ears polite, and it is not loud in its incl
dents. The company is unusually large,
and comprises many well known people.
These are. all good in their respective
lines, and the girls are all exceedingly
pretty and shapely. In this respect the
female members of the company are ex-
ceptionaly interesting; they seem to have
been chosen with an eye to their beauty
of face and figure. Their costumes, hand
some and new, make fine effect in the
stage grouping. A very large audience saw
the play last night, and applauded ii
warmly.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

TIE failure of the President to allude to
the necessity for bankruptcy hill in his
message has been much commented on, es-
pecially by the Eastern papers, but this
will not prevent the reintroduction of the
Lowell bill, which was passed by the Sem
ate last year and failed in the House for
lack of time TO consider it. 1t will be re-
ported by the Judiciary Committee of the
Senate at an early day in the session, and
will be passed in time to give the House
leisure to consider its every section care
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Another AccOunt.


lsPEClAL To THE APPEAL.l
DUCK HILL, MISS, December 10.-A
horriols misfortune happened at E liott's,
four miles north of here, last night, costing
two men their lives. E. L. Aus tins stes IN
gin, containing between twenty-five aud
thirty bales of cotton, was consumed by
fse about O'Clock this morning. Two OF
the gin hands, Welshmsn named Jones
and negro named Will Haig, who were
sleeping in the Clubhouse, were burne d to
death. Their remains were found near
the entrance and were horrible to behold
OF the negro only the backbone and larger
bones of the limbs were found. The re-
mains OF Jones, the white man, were
cooked to cracking and the flesh burned
eff the lower limbs. The properly was
insured. The origin of the fire is not
known. Near the same place Last week
the steam gin Of Capt. Frazer, containing
about twelve bales of cotton, was con-
sumed by fire.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

A CAREFUL reading of the Railroad
News" will discover to our readers that
the people of StRrkvills mean to build the
proposed railroad, with which, a CORE
road has nothing whatever to do. Whether
this be SO or not, we hope the road will be
uilt. We can't have too many railroads
in this section Of the country. The more
there are the faster the country develops
and builds up in population and wealth.
We are for railroads and growth and prog
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PINE BLUFF, ARK.
No New Developments I'm tne Lester
Smith Homicide.


smith Homicide
ESPECIAL TO TIE APPEAL
PINE BLUFF, ARK December l0.-Wil-
lam Lester, charged with the murder of
ID. Boyd Smith, heretofore reported, sp-
peared before the court to-day on writ Of
hsbeas corpus on his petition for bail. The
State, on account of an absent witness, was
not ready, and the hearing was postponed
until next Tuesday, The coroner's inquest
has been in session q week, and
has not yet reported its YER
dict. Just after the killing Lester
was brought before a justice of the
peace of Plum Bayou township, and his
counsel fearing mob violence, for the per-
sonsl security of the prisoner, waived ex-
animation, that he might be committed to
the county Jail here. We are not at Eber-
ty to comment on the guilt or innocence
Of the accused, nor the tragic domestic in.
cidents associated with the homicide, as
the testimony will not be disclosed until
next Tuesdsy. At present public senti-
ment weighs heavily against the accused.
Lord Harleston, postal clerk ON the
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ESTABIISHED 1910.

TEE Memphis Annual Conference is in
session at Paducah, KY. The most i'm
portant IN alter to be disc used by it is the
proposed change Of name OF the church
from Methodist Episcopal Church,
S1uth," to Methodist Episcopal Church
in America" As the conference is very
conservative one, it will more than likely
vote against the change. Delegates to the
General Confarence are to be elected.
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LOCAL NOTICES.
LACE CURTAINS and blankets specially

LACE CURTAINS and blankets a speciality
at Memphis Steam Laundry. Memphis
Steam Shirt Factory, 224 Second street.
GOLDEN Corn REMOVER cures corns and bunions.
TOURNAMENT at Rink Friday night.
MEMPHIS STAINED GLASS Works, 2S6
Third street. Call aud see.
KEEP out the cold and SCOT with Hook &
Lagrills Wood and Rubber Weather
Strips. There is comfort and economy III
them.
TIE Herbal Chill Cure, the best tonic
80 e. xiii prica Al Nv hottia go ,.s SLY
for circulars. Any reference Sivsp Address
John O. Runker. Lynchherg. Va.
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There has been even more changes at
at the Dime Museum than raising the
seats and stsge In the theatre. The man
ayers have had an iron cross bar placed at
the head of the stairs leading from the
curio halls to the theater, keeping the
crowds back and allowing only the
patrons to pass down stairs two
at time, and doing away with the
am and rush. Some entirely new and
elegant stage scenery has been ordered
from Petford, the eminent sceneic artist of
Chicago. This will also be g creditable
change, although it is hard to ask for nicer
little stage setting than already provided.
The tiling in the lobby is to bo all relaid
to-day, making one of the finest jobe in the
city. New one-sheet ctreamers of blue
and red, with very big letters, have been
ordered for the bill-boards, making this
feature of advertising very prominent.
Many minor changes add to the
comfort of visitors and make one
wonder how it can all be accomplished
for one dina. Herr Haag puts in fare
well appearance in Memphis the next
three days. He ssils in the spring for
Bavaria, his native land, and will probably
never return to America. He has certain
ly proven very drawing attraction. Maj.
Atom, the pleasing midget, was the re-
crown from Chicago lady. He has been
"hit" on the stage. Two new features,
just engaged, one to appear next Monday,
will be the famous Cordrsy electric
clock, much finer that the noted Strasburg
CLOCK. The other feature will be the electric
City Of Jerusalem" Our crszy quilt ex-
position will prove grand success, and
no lady of Memphis need fear to enter
any fancy work, as the very best lsdies are
interested and have already sent in their
articles, and the prizes are to be solid and
handsome, being selected from latest de-
signs at Mulford's, on Main street. The
show opens Monday next, but entries and
quilts will be received from now until
Monday at IL o'clock m. The first come
of course, receive the best display. The
best of care will be taken of all.
To-day and tomorrow concludes Herr
Haag, the'elsstic skin mans, engagement
at Crosby's Dime Museum, and it is, there
fore, about the last time he can be seen il
Memphis, as he sails in the spring fol
Germany. Tomorrow being school chill.
dren's day." the doors will open at 10 am
and full morning show that should bs
well attended, as it will be the best time
to avoid the crowd, will be given.
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The Coinage OF The silver Dollar.

NEW \ ok, December IO.-Ehe CHAM
ber of Commerce held special meeting to-day to
take action upon the suggestions contained in
the Pres dents message in relation to the repeal
of the law regarding the coinage OF the silver dol
lar. The Committee on Finance and Cur
rency reported that, after careful consid-
Grafton, they had unanimously ngreed to
support the President of the United States
and the Secretary of the Treasury in
the stand they had taken in relation to the sus-
pension OF the coinage of the present silver dol
lar. and recommended the adopt on of a resolu-
tiou that effect, and the me mort alixng of Con-
gress to have the compulsory act Of February,
1873, repealed. The report was adopted and copies
ordered printed and sent to the members of Con-
gress.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

Texas and st. Louis Railway, and Miss
Kate Matthews of Camden were married
in that city last evening. The happy
bridal party reached here this evening
where they will make their future resi-
dsnee.
To-day at Thomson's ssw-mill, nine
miles south of here, in stepping across
the band, Jesse Burton's coat became en-
tangled and his body was thrown On the
saw, cutting him in twain, and causing
death in an instant
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

The "Old War Horse" it will be seen,
has gone mp the Chesapeake road for an
out-o;-toEn airing, and, meeting our re-
porter in Covingtou, unburdened himself
as to the latest movement On the political
checker oari. Nothing escapes his keen
scent, AID, though njoyiug himself with
some friends in the neigaborhood Of Cow
ington, the "oll ho7sa" keeps track of the
movements Of all who are in any way in
teresti1g themselves in the coming Tax
ing District elections. He has word to
say about the craftsmanship Of the County
Court tnat VIII aJ.Fsc. general attention.
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J lCKS0N, MISS.
NO Abatement I'm the Marriage Boom
-AfOthef DOubie Hes.cinE.

NO Abatement in the Marriage Boom
-Ai1Othef DOubie Wedding.
ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
JACKSON, Miss, December 10.-Two
more marriages here to-day. At 10 o'clock
a. m, by the Rev. DR.. @. 6. Andrews, Mr..
A. R. Gardner of Gainesville. Tex, to
Miss Lucy A. Allen of this place, at the
bride. They Lett on the morning train for
Texas.
AT 8 o'clock p. M, ct st. An
drew's Episcopal church, by. the Rev.
William Short, rector, Mr.. E. r. Won
Seutter of Jackson and Miss Marie An
toinette Major, daughter of the late Judge
John B. Major of Kentucky. The few
young people that are left will marry in
the next few weeks.
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CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
aufferers by the Collapse of the Texas
self Endowment Fraud,

IsPEcIAL TO TIE APPEAL.i -.
CHArTANooGA, Tenn, December 10
Chattanboea Is enc Of the heaviest suffer
dowment and Benevolent Association
which failed for ssverai millions last week,
The fsct is developed that 100 policies of
the association are held here, representing
So85, 900 in the aggregate. Several thoa.
sand dollars have already been paid out
in fees, due, etc. The policies are held by
all classes of people, poor widows holding
several. Steps have been taken by some
Of the policy-heldefs to proceed against the
officials of the company at Little Rock aud
Fort Worth for fraud. The officers are
said to be men of wealth and influence.
The feeling against Col. Whitehead, the
general Southern sgent, is very strong.
and evidence is accumulating to show
that the policy-holders we're lured into the
company by fslse representations.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

Mr.. PIcKErT's second letter is dated at
Covington, and will be found on the
fourth page. He paints picture Of that
thriving place that leaves nothing to
be desired by its best and wsrmest
friends. He states the extent Of its trads
and its growth since the opening of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, and pre-
sents its business men fairly and candidly
for just what they are in business and
capital. By the people of Covington
especially, this eflrt OF the APPEAL will,
we feel sure, be fully appreciated.
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Interdenomina,ional Conference

CINcTNNATI, o, December 10-At II
fourth days session of the Interden national
Conferen to-day olu,ions were adopted look
committee of fifteen WIS appoiu ted which was
auested to push the matter by circulars and
correspondence, and prepa Re bl nks with . view
to securing uniformity of statistics in different
aitias
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Coafessed Himself a Thief.

| HOPS, ARK, December 1O.-T. NJ. Hum
l phreys, agent for the Southern Express Company,
to-day confessed to Superinten dent Agee that he
had stolen the 5000 package taken from the Office
| safe November 18th, and returned the money.
| He was arrested, waived examination, and is in
| custody, not yet able to give 5000 bond. Hum
phreys wss formerly postmaster at Hope, and
L has hithertl horn q good
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Ex,en.ive Factories burned

MI.HAwAKA, IND, December 10.--A Are
was discovered at 8 o'clock this evening in A. II.
Andrews Co.'s school furniture factory. A
high wind carried the blazing einders TO the
to the Perkins windmill factory. Assists nce
was procured from South Bend and Elkhart. and
by S o'clock the hre was under control The loss
is estimated at $4,000, with about SIS, 600 in
surance.
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The Vote of New York.

ALBANY, n. Y, December 10.-The
State Board of Canvsssers met to-day and de-
olared ths. result of tbs late elec .ion. The
plurality of the various successful candidates
are: Governor elect Hill, n,SiO; Lieutenant-
Governor-eiect 10, es, Sl56; Secretary of State
elect Cook, H,60S; Comptroller Cha pin,
General elect o Breu, 1S,703; State En-
gineer-elect Sweet, l2,249.
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Another Cold Wave Inaicated at New

New YORK, December 10.-The weather
continues very mild, with frequent rains
and almost continuous fogs. Navigation
in the rivers and harbors is we'll nigh sus-
pended. The telegraph lines in all dire c.
tions have suffered greatly. Another cold
wave is promised for tonight. Meantime,
the effects of the recent blizzard are being
told by the captains of incoming vessels.
From all along the Northern coast come
similar stories of wrecks and great suffer-
ipgs by crews.
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SOCIETY.

A Pleasant Entertainment at the Ma.
sonic Temple.
st. Elmo Commsndery, Knights TEN.
plar, with their ladies and few invited
friends; had a very enjoyable entertain
ment at the Masonic Temple last evlning.
1t. was more of a family reunion, so 30
speak, meeting of the commandery such
as st. Elmo is noted for. A nice musical
programme was arranged by Prof. Winkler
for the occasion, which was well carried
out. The following is partial list of those
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

At the conclusion of the musical pro-
gramme the rooms of the asylum were
thrown open, where banquet fit for the
gods was spread under the direction OF that
prince of caterers, Mr.. Joseph Specit 1t
is needless to say that full justice wss rem
dered, anu when we left at e seasonable
hour the vi. and wine were still flowing.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

An elegant reception was given last
night at the residence of Mr. ]. t. Day, on
Madison street. by his daughter, Hiss
Jennie Day, 10 Miss Jennie Scott of
Louisville. Over 2Eo invitations had bsen
issued for the occasion, which was one of
the most eiee.nt and enjoyable affairs
ever given in the city
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ADJUSTMENTS.


The Theater was sgain well filed last
night to witness Mr.. O'Neill's fourth per.
formsnce of Monte Cristo, which will be re-
peated tonight, at the matinee tomorrow
afternoon, and for the last time on Satur-
day night.
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DEEIe.

CLAVIN-On the morning of December s, 1885,
JOIN CLAvIS, aged forty-seven years. lCincin-
natl papers please copy.l
Funeral from the residence Us Vance street,
this (FRIDAY) morning at o clock. High mass
at St. Patrick church at 9:30 o'clock.
P0RTER-December 9. 1885, of pneumonia,
MILBRE L., wife Of John Porter, aged thirty years
m four months.
Funeral from residence, Seventh and Alabama
streets, Fort Pickering. this (FRIDAY) morning
Mt 10 o. clock
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PADUGAH, KY.
Meeting of the Memphis Confer ence OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ESPECIAL TO TIE APPEAL.l
PADUCAH, KY, December 10.-The
Memphis Conference session to-day was
taken up largely in reviewing and passing
the character OF the preachers.
The vote on the change of name from
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, to
Methodist Episcopal Church in America
resulted in one vote for the change and
126 against.
The election of delegates to the General
Conference has bsen set for tomorrow at
10 o'clock.
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LAW REPORTS.
Criminal Court-DousIass. Judge.

Calendar: 140, Henry Jackson; 2S9,
372, Jack Bryson; 13I, Y. A. Kelly; 132,
Ohas. johnson: l39, Geo. Cummins; IA
Chss. Sayers; l2S, G. w. Barbour; 292, j.
II Rriooa
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A Zephyr Party

Will be given at the residence OF Mr. R.
Goodwin, No. 22S Elliott street. by the
Ladies' Association Of the fernando
Street Methodist church this evening.
Tickets o5 cente
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snow.storm. I'm the wes,.

CHICAGO, III, December 10.-Renorts
from various portions of Michigan, Iowa
and Wisconsin indicate heavy snow
fau yesterday and last night. Traips were
o<dly delayed in ssvsssl places by drifse.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-11

FROM the JAG son Clarion we get the fol
lowing, taken by it from tue biennial re-
port OF the Auditor OF Mississippi, giving
the footing Of soma of the financial ex-
hibits for the wear 1891: