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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-11-13

The confeslnce of Free Traders at Chi
Cago yesterday report of which we give
in another column, is important just now
ON the eve Ci the meeting Of a Congress
that will find the consideration Of tariff re-
form one Of its first and principal duties.
OF course, it is understood that free trade
in comp eteness and as an entirety is an
impossibility under existing conditions of
public sentiment and the necessities of the
government. The people have not been
educated up 10 the hight OF direct taxation,
and they are too seli-iEdugent even to
entertain it as proposition. That, there
fore, may be dismissed at once. The
monetary needs of the Federal Gov
ernment must then be met by in
direct taxation in the nature of
customs. The distribution Of this tax
becomes, therefore, matter OF prime inn
portsnce to the people. The Free Traders
contend that it should not be levied on ar
ticles of general, but OF exceptional con-
sumption; that articles OF necessity OF
f)od or clothing OF raw material entering
into either should be admitted free of
duty, and that articles of luxury like silks
and vevets, wines and jewels should bear
the burden that whatever is necessary to
the masses, to their life, their health and
their progress shoulG be entered free OF
duty. This is the Democratic doctrine,
and it is the one most nearly accordant
with the genius OF our institutions and
N,-st uF I,A
keeps constantly in view the great
est good Of the greatest number.
The ideas and purposes CT the protec-
-tipnists is, on the other hand, purely
Selfish one, and, therefore, foreign to the
purposes Of the government, and mis-
chievous. They clamor for class legisla-
ton and for the protection of the capital
of individuals as against the needs and
necessities OF the massss, and would build
up one man by the impoyerishment of all
others. The free traders contend for
freedom, the protectionists for restrictions
that hamper and hinder trade and pre-
vent the reciprocity OF the nations.
Everything that makes for this reciprocity
is - .,elcomed by free men. As rapidly
As possible, and as nearly altogether al
possible, all barriers to and restrictions or
trade should be broken down. They are
degrading and brutslizing, because they
pauperizs the people; they are relics o
the days when men loTded over their fel
lows and the majority were ems aved
Free trade becomes the United States.
is essential to their expansion and growth
aud should receive not merely the first a.
tention OF Congress. but its attestation an,
seal in law as much as the government
necessities will presently admit of,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-11-13
AT THE EVENING SESSION
MIR. STEEL'S SERMON
On Dancing, Sculpture. Painting and
the Theater-Criticisms Pro
and Con.
Not Only Young Ladies' but Elderly
Ones Were Made TO
Blush.
To the Editors of tho Appeal

To the Editors of tho Appeal:
In your issue of the 10Th there az peared
an article purporting to be synopsis of 8
sermon preached by the Rev. Mr.. Steel
Sunday last. / beg room for few lines
that justice may be done. Laying aside
the obvious fact that the writer was preju-
diced against Mr.. Steel, the article was
written in a tone calculated to convey a
very different meaning from that intended
by Mr.. Steel. The mere reading of it
would tend to create the idea that he was
opposed to every form Of innocent amuse-
ment in the world. Every one who
knows Mr.. S.eel, or who heard the sermon
last Sunday, knows that such is not the
case. Enemies of religion say that it deals
with fsncies rather than facts, and yet
your reporter has overlooked or ignored
the ground upon which Mr.. Steel based
his remarks, namely: facts. He referred
to papers in his possession to furnish
proof of what he said, aud invited inspec-
tion of them. Would it not be well to see
these proofs befJre condemning the asser-
tions? FAIR PLAY.
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THE BURMESE WAR.
King Thebaw Declares that He Will
Lead His Armies in Person,
and VIII
Massacre All Foreigners as Seen az
the British Ferces Cross
His Frontier,
Comments Of the Scottish Press on Mr..
Gladstone's Edinburgh Speech
Foreign Notes,

RANeooN, November 12.-Advices just
received from Mandalay state that the
Burmese have detained the steamer which
was sent to Mandalay to bring away Euro
peans, and threaten to burn her if she at
temps to leave. The foreigners are not
expeditionary force, under Gen. Prender-
gast, will cross the frontier of Burmah
Sunday nsxt. The fotilla is now ready,
and comprises forty-fve steamers, fats
and floating batteries, the latter being
fitted out from; sig of the largest barees.
Each of the coating batteries carry two
G0-pounder howitzers, and are attended
by armed launches. Twelve 25-pounder
siege guns are mounted ON the steamers.
The force numbers 10000 men, 1000 camp
followers, 500 mules and 2 elephant bat
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-11-13

ABILENE, KAs:, November II. - The
fourth day opened up favorably. Snow
fell early in the morning, but the sun
came out and the weather was pleasant,
although quite strong wind was blowing.
The first brace put down was Malite and
Bell. The former won in one hour and
five minutes.
Krupp and Bang B, were next. The
dogs were down an hour and a half.
Krupp won.
The third brace included VIII te Cloud
and Natalie, the former winning in forty
minutes.
The next run were B itz Burglar and
Bow B. Bow B. was drawn, being sick,
and the heat was awarded to Blitz Burglar.
The second series was commenced with
a heat between Rod and Nortier, the first
nemed winning in fifty minutes. The Sec
opd aariac arda II.
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JACKSON, TENN.
Col. Latfa's Damage Suit-uecided In
His Favor.

TSPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.
JACKSON, Tenn, November 12.-The
case of Col. o. r. Latta, of Dyersburg, vs.
the city of Jackson, Tenn, for $4,000,
claimed by him for injuries received by
falling into an old cellar from the sidewalk
one night while attending Supreme Court
here in 1888, was tried by the Common
turned e verdict of $4,000 for the plain.
tiff.
J. B. Harris, rising young merchant
and Miss Leila Person, an accomplished
young lady, both of this city, were mar,
ried tonight.
Suit has been instituted to set aside the
will of the late Rebecca Taylor, by which
she left property valued at about $4,000
to the Methodist church. The groun1s
for the suit is that the Methodist church
is not chartered corporation.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Galveston strike Ended.

GALVESTON, TEX, November 12.-The
report of the joint committee, represent
ing the knights of Labor and business
men of the city, on the settlement of the
strike recently inaugurated here, is ac-
cepted by both sides, and there is no i'm
mediate danger of further labor troubles in
this city
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This was intensely amusing to the audience
and its suppressed laughter increased to
roar when the speaker remarked that this
country was large exporter "of religion
This country sent millions of dollars to
heather countries to instill the principles
OF Christianity into the minds of unbeliev-
ers while the article went begging athome.
This country was liberal in exporting re-
ligion for the benefit of the heathen,
but when those benighted individuals
came % this country to be nearer to the
fountain head of such teaching, they were
met with stones and curses. and only al
lowed to remain at the peril Of their lives.
Though Mr.. Beecher's short address
abounded in cutting safcasms and witty
figures, he closed in an earnest and i'm
pressive vein, with old arguments in
dress so new and attractive that his snd'
ence listened with the most r,,,ad -
tention.
Inc speakers closing words were in
tribute to the liberty that had founded the
government, that had freed the slave and
which would remove every bar to its
commercial grandeur
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SPORTING NEWS.
Eastern Field Trials.


HIGH POINT, N. c., November 12.-The
Eastern field trials opened to-day. Wealth
er clear, little warm and ground in good
condition. The attendance is large.
For the Member stakes, Belle of Pied
mont beat Dashing Novice, Buckaloo beat
Corinne, Foreman beat Vision, Birthstone
beat Lucid, Brock beat Flask,
r. Anthony sold to Chss. P. Heath his
nointer. Graphic. for $1,000.
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FIRE AT NASHVILLE.
Weakley d Warren-s Furniture Fac
tory Destroyed and
Insurance.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, November 1.-THE
furniture factory of Weakley & Warren
was destroyed by FIRE this afternoon. Loss,
$35, ,0C0; insurance, $4,000, in the follow
ing companies: New York Underwriters !;
Liverpool and London and Globe; Hart
ford Continental, Connecticut; Home of
New York, and German-American. The
fire originated in the shuck-room from a
match which struck the edges of a rapidly
revolving machine.
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FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
Great Fire at Manchester.

LONDON, November PA great fire has
occurred in Portland street, Manchester.
Many warehouses were gutted and an
enormous amount of damage was done.
Two blocks of buildings were Quilted. The
firemen had many narrow escapes from
falling walls in their endeavors to subdue
the flames. The loss is estimated at $780,
O01
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ATLANTA, GA, November 12.-President
Emerson of the Southern Passenger Asso-
citation, as arbitrator in the passenger rate
war between the Central Georgia, Western
and Atlantic and East Tennessee, VIr-
ginia and Georgia railroads, telegre .ns
from New York directing the restoration
of the tariff rates, beginning Saturday morn
ing, and that they be maintained pending
the meeting CT the association here De-
cember ID.
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Sr. LOUIS, No., November I2.-The rep
resentatives of the Western Racing Asso-
citation, who met here yesterday, continued
their session to-day, and organized what is
to be known as the American Turf Con-
gress. Mr.. ]. F. Robinson was elected
president and B. 6. Bruce of Kentucky,
secretary and treasurer. Racing rules
were amended in several particulars, and
it was decided to license jockeys. One o.
the principal changes in the rules was or 4
which makes it impossible for anyone d
terested in any OF the horses in the races
to act as a judge, and that a horse shall
not be considered a starter for the purpose
OF settling bets until he is actually in the
hands of the starter. The fixing of dates
for the different spring and fall meetings
was not accomplished ,as no satisfactory ar
! rangements could be reached.
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stead AUTOMATICALLY II Gted.

LONDON, November 12.-Mr. Henry
Varley, the converted butcher, to-day
headed 100 sympathizers of Mr.. Stead and
marched to the Home Office to petition
for the release of Mr.. Stead from prison.
Mr.. Varley alone was admitted to the
Home Office, and when he returned to the
street he informed the crowd that the Off
cials had grossly insulted him. This an.
nouncement was received with groans.
The police then interfered and compelled
the crowd to move on
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SrARKvILLE, MISS, November 10.-The
O,d Reliable broke dirt at this place last
Saturday to connect with branch of the
Illinois Central railroad. Memphis can
now get her coal at least 100 miles short
of ber present route. Starkville is on a
big boom, with bright prospects of another
road.
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JACKSON, TENN.
Attempted Suicide of the Divorced Wife
of lr NcRridP

lsFEctAL TO THE APPEAL.i
JACKSON. Tenn, November 12.-Mrs.
Mcbride OF this city, who was some months
ago divorced from DR.. E. II. Mcbride, at
tempted to commit suicide late this even
ing by taking two ounces of bromidia. She
claims that DR.. E. Allen, homeopathic
physician who has besn here the past two
years, had promised to marry her, but
failed to keep his promise, and skipped
out this morning. At late hour tonight
it is thought she will recover.
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ABERDEEN, MIST.
A Couple of Horse Thieves from Ala,
bama Arrested.

ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL
ABERDEEN, MIss., November 1.-Two
white men, calling themselves John
Smith and Thomas Rhodes, came into
town this morning with two fine young
mares. The very low price at which they
offered them for sale excited suspicion,
and, being closely interrogated, they
claimed to have come from Limestone
county, Ala. Marshal Stout wired the
town marshal at Athens, Ala, who res
ponded promptly that the horses were
stolen, and to arrest and hold the thieves.
They were arrested by Mr.. Stout, the city
marshal, and are now in Jail.
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v. BAKER & CO., Dorchester, Mass.
CEANCERY SALE
OF
II e a 4 e ss II & r. r.

No. 55O2, R. D.-Chancery Court of Shelby coun
ty-Holmes Cummins ct sl.ys. q. Walker Ed
monds ct al.
ID entered in the above cause on the 7th day Of
August, 1885, NJ 3. 49, page 36i, Twill sell, at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder in front Of the
Clerk and Masters office, courthouse of Shelby
county, Memphis, Tenn, on
Saturday. November 2I. 1855,
within legal hours, the following described prop
erty, situated in the Taxing District of Shelby
county, Tenn, tO-wit:
ming at pO mt seveuty-fve feet north from the
il ersecti0n of the north line of PontOtec street
with the east line of Main street; thenee north
seyenty-hve feet; thence east one hundred and
seventy five feet, more or less, 70 Mulberry street
thence south with the same seyentyhve feet to
Edmonds's line; thence west one hundred and
seventy-ve feet, or less, to Main street, the
beginning; the lot on the east side OF Shelby
street being the south part OF lot No. 2 in block
26, having front Shelby street of fifty feet by
Also the lot on the south side of Linden street.
southeast intersection of Cause7 and Linden
streets, having front of 20 fest by depth, be.
tween parallel lines, of leo feet.
Causey street, having front of 81 feet with a
depth, between parallel lines, of 220 feet.
Also, lot at the northwest intersection of Main
with depth, between parallel lines, of 1272 feet
Also, lot No. of Latham and Stewart subdi
Sp oni hS s5SH 81 ia ad
Terms of Sale-0ne third 60 of purchase
money to be paid in six months, and balance il
| two equal instal'ments at twelve and eighteer
| to be executed with two or more good and solvent
suret thereon; lien retained for deferred pay
pents, and ,sgg equity of redemption barred. Thi
S. I. MCDOWELL. Clerk and Master.
By II. F. Walsh, Deputy Clerk and Master.
Peyton J. Smith, Holmes Cummins and Millel
| n Gillham. Solicitors.
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THIS House has changed hands, and is re-
l. stocked with the finest brands of Wines,
LIQUORS and Cigars. A cordial grecting will be
extended to everyone, and pleasant time is
guaranteed. EVERYBODY invited.
I0E TRADER ManaCer
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PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.
Second Days Session of the National
Grange.
Large increase in the Number of Dele.
gates Present:

BOSTON, MASS, November 12.-To. days
session of the National Grange of the Pa
irons of Husbandry opened with an at
tendance largely increased over that OF
yesterday. A large delegation of MEM
bers from Pennsylvania arrived last even
ing, and all the New England States are
well represented among the visiting dele
cations.
The morning session was devoted pfin-
cipally to q continuation of the reading of
reports from the masters of State Oranges.
Those from New Hampshire, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, New York and Missouri
were particularly encouraging.
A number of resolutions touching upon
every feature OF the order were introduced
and were referred without debate to the
Committee on Resolutions.
AT THE AFTERNOON SESSION
Master James Draper, of the Massachusetts,
State Grange, delivered an address of wei
come to the listing patrons, to which tie
Hon. P. Darden of Mississippi responded
in behalf Of the National Grange.
Gov. Robinson welcomed the visitors
on behalf of the commonwealth. James
Lipscomb cf South Carolina responded.
Mayor O'Brien extended the city's well
come. The Hon. J. n. Bingham of Ohio
responded after which speeches were made
by Gov. Robie of Maine, Silas G. Lucas cf
Michigan and the Hon. John E. Russell.
AT THE EVENING SESSION
the various standing committees were ap-
pointed, and the remainder of the even
ing was occupied in listening to reports
from the various State oranges.
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BrakemeA's strike on the Illinois Gen.


CHICAGO, ILL.,, November u 12-Nineteen
crews of brakeman on the illinois Central
railroad struck yesterday for sn increase
OF S. per month in salary and payment
for all over time and Sunday work. Some
Of them claim to be compelled to be on
the road twenty hours at stretch. Il is
expected that many other crews will
strike today,
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Prestden,iaI Postmaster, Appointed,

WASHINGTON, November l2-The Presi-
dent to-day appointed the following Presi-
Dental postmasters: j. G. Roney, at
Americus, Ca, vice VIM. A. Black, SUE
pended; +. J. Harrison at Toledo, Is., vice
Mrs. E. l.. Dillman, resigned; L. P. Ohli-
mer at Foster, o, vice P. E. Given, re-
signed, and Leonard Dozier at Ocala, Fla.
vice b. c. Hsrter, resigned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-11-13

LoNDoNDKRRY, November IA large
crowd of factory girls to-day mobbed Mr..
Charles Edward Lewis the Conservative
candidate for member OF Parliament for
this city, and treated hin in a most
ehomaf,1 ,oonpor go.
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KING THEBAw DECLARES WAR.

King Thebaw has issued proclamation
declaring he will not accept the absurd
proposals of the Indian government, and
therefore declaring war. He promises
personally to lead his troops, and calls
upon his subjects to fight for the defense
of their country and religion. Eropeans
are not to be molested until the invaders
cross the frontier, when all are te be slain.
Many Europeans are leaving Mandalay
unhindered. The Italian Consul will re-
main for the present.
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RIEL'S DOOM SEALED.
His Brief Respite Means Death ON Mon
day Next

QUEBEC, OST., November 12.-The brief
ness cf the respite accorded to Riel has
been accepted here as meaning that his
doom is sealed. The two principal French
papers of the city, l. EUennaenl and L 'Elec-
teur, which voice the feelings and opinions
cf the French.Canadian population of
both parties, are agreed that Riel will be
hanged on Monday next.
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Voluntary school. I'm England.

LONDON, November 1.-the govern
ment has decided to appoint commission
to inquire into the working of the educa-
ton act and the position Of the voluntary
echools
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PINE BLUFF, ARK.
A Couple of Gin-HOuses Destroyed by
Fire-NO Insurance.

ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.l
PINE BLUFF, ARK, November 12.-Tues-
day night the Clubhouse of Anthony
Rowsey, in Arkansas county, was de-
stroyed by fire, lightning having struck
the building. 1t contained thirty bales OF
cotton. On the same. night, in Drew
county, the Clubhouse OF the late DR.. ]. NJ.
Taylor was accidentally burned. No in
surance on either of the above gin-houses.
An application for Rowsey's gin was
pending at the time, but not acted on.
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MARRIED.

POWERS the residence Of ne
Rev. E. B. Martin, 2l21a Court street, Mr.. THEo-
uoRE Powers of Huntsville, Ala, and Miss MAR
eAREr BRYANT. of Nashville. Tenn. They left
on bridal tSus. 49,
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THE FREE TRADERS.
Second Day OF the National Conference
at Chicago-Streng Resolutions
Against
The Continuance Of War Taxation in the
Shape Of High Protective
Tariff.
Speeches by the Hon. David Wells and
the Rev. Henry Ward
Beeeher.

CRIcAGo, ILL.,, November 12.-At this
mornings session OF the Free Trade Con-
ference Committee on Resolutions was
appointed and ordered to rencts this af-
ternoon, and the following papers were
read: "The pauper Labor of Europe" ("
by Thomas G. Sherman OF Brooklyn, N.
L; docs High Tariff on Wool Benefit
the Woolgrower ?" by Rowland Hazard OF
Rhode Island; Agriculture, Machinery
and the Tariff" by NJ. D. HarteF of Ohio
The Tariff and Shipboilding," by VIM,
6. Gibbons CT Delaware; "The Tariff,
Manufacturers and the People," by J. B.
Sargent OF Connecticut; "The Tariff in Its
Relation to the Boot and Shoe Industry"
by James Means of Massachusetts,.
Joseph Quincy Of Massachusetts read
q translation OF an article, recently pub
lished in La Union, q Chilian paper pub
lished in Valparaiso, in which free trade
between the United States and South
America is discussed,
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A Couple OF Horse Thieves from Lime.
stone Court-, Ala, Arrested at
Aberdeen, Miss.
Two Gin HOUSES Burned Near Pine Bluf!,
Ark, Together with Thirty Bales
Of Cotton.
Attempted Suicide of Divorced Woman
at Jackson, Tenn.-Damage Suit
Against the City.
ESPECIAL TO THE AprRAL.l

HIGH POINT, N. c., November 12.-This
morning at Trinity College DR.. ]. L. Craven
dropped dead. He was prominent physi-
clan, and son of the Rev. B. Craven, late
president of Trinity College, who died
suddenly two years ago.
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Brighton Beach Races.

New York, November 12.-The attend
anee was large and the weather fine at
Brighton Beach to-day. The winners were
Theresa, Jscobus, Jennings, Ten Strike
and Jim Douglass
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Proposition to Raise Eands I'm the

LOUISVILLE, KY, November 12.-The
Ere,ain9 Times of this city contains the fol-
lowing novel editorial proposition this
afternoon: Seeing that the people for
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PARIS, November PA sharp shock of
earthquake was felt last evening at Gen.
freVilla Eranca
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WASHINGTON, November 12-The Secre-
tary of War has instructed Inspector. Gen
eral Bayard to make thorough invesliga-
ton of the proceedings of the recent court
martial at Fort Myer, and report to him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-11-13

HAVE given Tongaline trial in acute
rheumatism and neuralgia, and relief was
promptly given. W. A. Sayer, Md, Win
teryille, Pa
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OTTAWA, ONT, November 12.-Eight
young men hitherto esteemed respectable
were yesterday found guilty of rape, and
were ali sentenced to imprisonment for
life. The scene in court while the sem
tences were being pronounced was
agoniZing.
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MONTREAL, November 12.-The small
rox cases here Tuesday numbered 80.
Total deaths since the outbreak, 2641.
Two cases occurred at Quebec yesterday.