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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14

DIR. Parkman lett his house al noon
on the 23d, the day OF the appoint
ment. He was seen at various places
during the next hour or so, and at 1850
purchased bunch Of lettuce at shop
near the college, leaving the lettuce
there with the remark that he would
call for Il in few minutes. At about
las he was seen for the last time en-
. tering the Medical College. His ab-
fepee Friday night alarmed his family,
Of course; next day the public knew
Of his disappearance, and on Sunday
the police offered reward Of
$4,000 for his recovery. That
day Professor Webster notified
the family Of the missing man that
Parkman had called on him at 1850 the
preceding Friday, received the amount
due him on q note, and immediately
and bnrriedly left the building. The
mystery Of Parkman's disappearance
continued TO deepen for q day or two
then the ianitor Of the college, named
Littlefeld, disclosed several circum-
stances that 10 him seemed very sus-
picious. Webster had, contrary TO all
custom, remained in the college until
late Friday night the 2Sd. and although
there we're no more lectures until Tues
day morning, had been at the college,
with the doors Of his room barred aud
fierce fire burning within nearly the
whole Of Saturday aud Monday. Lit
tleHeld communicated his suspicious 70
others. and notwithstanding a search
Of the building had resulted fruitlessly,
locked priyy-ysult, the key to which
Was missing still, gave the janiscr hope
OF finding 8 clue. In the mean time
T Webster had made contradictory state
ments 10 his fellow-profcssors and
others regarding the amount Of money
he hsd paid Parkman and the sourcc
whence be obtained the money. Ac-
cordingiy, when on Friday the 30th.
lust week from .he date OF Pa.kman's
disappearance, Liitlefsld broke through
shs wall Of the vault already nen-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Here and There.

Aristook county, Me-, produced last
year 1000 tons Of starch, made from
100000 bushels of potatoes.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
ESTABLISHED 1910.

Our Washington correspondent informs
Us that the Interior Department officials
who have been coHduc;ir the hearing in
the telephone case are likely to report
against the validity of the Bell patent, in
which case Secretary Lamar viii be CON-
PEELED to recommend that suit be
instituted against the Bell Com
pany TO declare their patent void.
Thus the action of Solicitor
General Goode will be indorsed and an op-
portunity be opel cd TO secure the justice
so long denied to Refs and other inventors.
Col. George CAN'T and Col. Casey Young
of this city were the leading lawyers in
the case for the Pan Electric Company,
and to their persistency, close investiga-
tion and knowledge of the patent laws this
favorable result is largely, if not altogether
due. They were sargnine OF success from
the moment they entered upon the suit in
the Federal Courts here, and have always
felt that the historic facts as they grouped
them made them masters of the situation.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

The Central Baptist church, which has
just been finished, will be dedicated to
day by the pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Lamar,
one of the most modest yet persuasivey
eloquent of our pulpit speakers, and an
earnest and successful worker in his cho-
sen field. He will be assisted in the beau
.tiful ceremonies by two of his predeces-
sors-the Rsv. DR.. Ford Ct st. Louis and
the Rev. DR.. LandTum of New Or
leans. Both these gentlemen are we'll
known to the people of Memphis
IS among the ahlest preachers OF the de-.
nomination in the South, but DIR. Lam
drum is held in especial esteem as one of
the brave pastors who, in this city in 1878.
SO heroically illustrated the self.denial
audzsal that are held to be chief among
the Christian virtues. II the beautiful
church was four times its large proportions
We feel sure it would be crowded this
morning to hear tae sermon which he
is to preach. The completion of this
notable church edifice marks an era in
the history of the Baptist church in Mem
phis, and is in every sense a most grati-
fying event.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
WIND AND SNOW.
The First Storm Of the Season II Chi
eago-sfearfuI Gales ON the
II Lake.
Great Damage Done to Shipping
Anxiety In Marine Circles Over
Missing Vessels.
The Greatest Wind.St0rm Ever Known
at Omaha-H0uses and Prop
erty Destroyed.
WIND AND SNOW.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 5.--|The drst
storm of the season set in last night. About
/ O'Clock pm. snow began to fall and soop,
in spite OF the warmth of the atmosphere,
the pavements were covered to the depth
of an inch or more. All the AFTERNOON the
snow fell in apparently increasing volume.
The weather grew colder and the wind ris-
ing ground the falling fakes into pene-
trating powder that was still moist enough
to adhere to whatever 1t touched. At s: 80
O'Clock the wind blew 6erCelS from the
thickly, was driven through the streets
with blindinc force. About midnight the
snow stopped, and this morning the
weather here and throughout the North
west generally is clear and cold. Here the
mercury indicates 29' above zero. The
storm last night ragged IL fearful manner
on the lake, aud it is feared that there was
a great deal of damage done to shipping.
Four or five vessels were discovered off the
mouth of the river this morning, having
been unable to make port on account of
the heavy sea, and the further circum-
stance that their rigging could not be ham
died by reason of the heavy coating of
ice which completely incased it. Great
anxiety has prevailed in marine circles
about the schooner Bay State. She was
Overdue Dispatches received from Gran d
Haven this morning announced her safe
arrival at that port. 1t was reported last
night that Cant. Mann, a vessel captain
living at los Eighteenth Place, was miss
;oy :T,.a name of the vessel he COM
msnded could no: Do learned, but . his
friends say that she had etafteo .-s "een
days ago on trip which should take but
forty hottrs; and had not yet been heard
from: The STORM last night Beat up ire
mendous sea along the lake shore. The
waves ran exceptionally high, and falling
On the heavy planks OF the breakwater,
broke them up like tinder. The Illinois
Central tracks are protected by the break
water, which is about 100 feet away. The
waves broke over, this and at Thirty-first
and Thirty-ninth streets they washed
away the outside track for several hundred
feet. At Twenty-second street the outside
track, which is protected, by the break
water, was also washed away.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

Mr., CARLISLE, IS was generally ex-
pscted by the country, was unanimously
nominated f'r Speaker by the Democratic
caucus Of the House yesterday, aud Mr..
ell Cf Michigan was uomiu. ted by the
Republicans. Mr. Csrlis'e viii ba elected.
he was born in Campb,l (uow Kenton)
county, KY, September >, 1885, receiving
comm )n-schop eiuction; tiught school
in the county and ai'erward at Cuvington
studied law with J. w. Stevenson aud w.
B. kInkead; wss admitted to the bar in
March, 1858, and has prsct 'ced since; was
member Of the Safe House OF Repre-
Sentatiyes, lSi9-6l was nominated for
Presidential Eiector on the Democratic
ticket in 1864, but declined; WAS elected
70 tho State Senate in February, 1866,
and reelected in August, 1869; was
Delegate at Large from Kentucky to the
National Democratic Convention at
New No-k in July, 1865; was nominated
for Lieutenant Governor Of Kentucky
in May, 1871, resigned his seat in the SEN
sts in June, 1871, and was elected Lieu
tenant t.Governor in August, 1871, serving
until September, 1916; was alternate Pres
idsntial Eector for the State at large in
1876, was elect d to the Forty.fittb, Forty
sixth, Forty and Forty eighth
Congresses, and vas reelected to the
Forty-ninth Congress as a Dem cTat, re-
eeiving no opposition. Was electt d
Speaker OF the House of Representatives
December 8, 1888 and on Monday will be
elected TO serve his second term. Mr..
Carlisle is a conservative free trader, and
is sound on every Democratic question.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
Charles Roscoe Ryan.

Died at Manitou Springs, Colo, November 25,
isso, In the forty-frst year of his age, CHARLEs
Rosc9E RYAN, having been born in Monticello.
Thus has death quenched the energies of
brave and noble spirit, and left desolate the
friend may be justly said to have barely entered
upon his career as a man of business when the
hand of disease aidan arrest upon his activities.
How vigorously he had mploy ed the brief space
of time allotted to him, those can best appreciate
he
and how tenderly loved, the great throng which
followed his remains to the grave abundantly
Mr.. Ryan idsntiii d himself thoroughly with us.
Here ne made his home and formed these tender
ties of husband and father. With our city he
and with her rose to prosperity AS out of ad-
versity he had come without reproach, so pros
perity in no wise elated him nor chilled the
kindly sympathy of his heart for those less fortu
ing Of him: . BE was so kind in giving us credit
I Without outs money or frienss How many aE widows
and fatherless children in this pestilence smitten
city will remember him always as their bene-
was wont to say over and over again: when
you find cases Of real destitution report them to
his help was cheerfully and literally given, with
thanks for the information,
his da kened home may not be told here. Alas,
none can speak it save those whose voices are
choked with weeping while they mourn a most
band. But blessed be God. they do not mourn
81 s thoss having no hope" ar. kyau's tender
years were moulded by the Instructions and
p ayers eff pious mother, VINO took TO her Wild
osed heart the two ii tie BOYS left to her care by
the de tth of their father. Her labor of love wa.
not in yain- The high-spirlted boy becsme a
man and left his mother 60 fight life's battles in
distant city. The world absorb his energies
and his time, but it never could shut out the
memory of that mother prayers and teachings
The face would grow soft and tepder be talked
Of that ear home. He yer had unbounded
faith in his mothers prayers And at last the
prayer hearing God revealed his p an for bring
ing to himself the child Of h 8 covenant Disease
me in sueh 81 pc as TO give every opportunit,
for gu ct meditation. For months snd months
he fingered, the body slowly p.rishing, but tn.
mino keenly alive to every subject In thes'
golden days his Bible becau e his constant com
panion end delight. The last copy Tin large prin
for his fail ng slght), bears throughout the mark
of his reneii, where precept and promise met hi
delighted eye Prayer wa his daily, hourly EN-
ploy. Tender solicitude for the r. ligious train.
ing of his children, hun BILE confession Of hi. owl
wanderinss sweet assurances Of sin pardone,
and of pea with God, n calm. fear ess, Chris
ton death-these are left as precious, priceless
assurances that he is forever With the Lord =
Anen Thanks be un,o God who eiveth us tn
| victory through our Lord Jesus clrist."
Memphis, December s. lssS,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

Our London letter / unusually interest
ing for students OF British politics. 1t is
chiefly taken up with q review Of the poiIt-
ical situation. whicb, it must be admitted,
is the most complex ever known in the
history OF the empire. The Liberals, by
the latest returns, have 3 votes,
the Tories 243 and the Nation
alists (Parnellites) 20. This leaves a
majority OF 20 for Mr. Gladstons over the
Tories, with seventy-four districts yet to
hear from. But it VIII be noticed that
on joint ballot the Tories and the Nation
alists tie the Liberal vote. Such an alliance
is not, however, any longer Thought possi-
ble- Lord Salisbury has been notified by
the more extreme Tories that il
it is attempted they will vote with
the Liberals. On the other hand, the
Radical wing of the Liberal party declare
that they will L.. vote with the Conssrva.
tiyes against the Nationalists. 1t will be
next to impossible, therefore, for either OF
the great parties to accomplish anything
ot their purposes in legislation, and an
early dissolution Of the approaching Par
lament iE predicted. sit is a a muddle."
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
Appointments by the President.

WASHINGTON, December 5.-The Pfesi-
dent made the following appointments
to-day:
John Z. McCamb as United States At
torney for the Eastern District OF Texas.
Receivers OF Public Mcneys.-Jno. Mont
gomerv of Idaho, at Oxford, Idaho Tyree
II. Bell of Idaho, at Vesslia, Cal.
Registers Of the La1d 0ffice-Frank W.
Beane of Utah, Oxford, Idaho; Henry
Lockhart of New Mexico, at Santa Fe,
New Mexico.
Timothy p. Murphy to be United States
Attorney for the Northern District OF lows.
VIM. L. Daily to be Supervising Inspector
of Steam Vessels for the Eighth District,
with headquarters ct Detroit, Mich.
Postmssters-John Fothergill, st Perth
Amboy, n. j., vice ]. F. Tenbrook, COM
mission expired; Byron Bradley, at Reed
City, Mich, vice James N. Crocker, COM
mission expired; Samuel d. Garth, at Clin-
ton, Mo, vice I. n. Jones, resigned; Thos.
Chslfsnt, at Danville, Pa, vice G. W. Eek
man, resigned; Henry N. Walec, at Will
mantle, CT, vice James Walden, resignt
w. III. Brister, at Water Valley. Miss, vice
B G. Booth, suspended; NJ. NJ. Gaunce,
at Xenis, o., vice T. G. Brown, suspended
A. E. Verhslt, at Ripon, Wis, vice c. II,
Uphsm, suspended; William Huber, at
Lawrenceburg, Ind vice Thomss J. Lucas,
suspended; Edward MeKunnsn, at Jack
sonville, Ill, vice John Gordon, srs-
pended
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

Or CAPT. BURerTr Of the OSolcna Mes
Seager, who is 2 candidate for Speaker of
the House, The Jackson Ledger says that
'he makes good presiding officer. As
Master Of the Grand Lodge and president
Of the Press Association, he won great
praise for his executive ability" Tho
Pontotoc ObseruT goes n step beyond this
and hopes Capt. Bnrkitt will be elected
Speaker, rs h5 is uHdoub edly the man for
the place" Besides these papers, the fol.
lowing are aldsn'lY fer the gallant captain:
The Corinth HToid, Bald syn Signa, West
Point NHU Era, Meridian Merc,.ry Pasca-
goula Democrat Star, Ellisville Eagle, New
ton Free Press Forest Register, Meridian
FarmeTs' -idrocdie, Houston Fao- South,
New Albany optic. Holly Springs South,
Pontotoc Democr0i, Oxford Eagle, Coffee.
vile Tones. Phisboro Banac,, Lexington
AdrertiseT, Pamela Star, Indisnola Times,
Ydzoo Delia Rerif,c, R1sedals Lauder and
Raymond Ga-the. From this array it
would appear that Capt Burkitt is some
thing ahead Of Gen. Sharp, and that he
has the inside track SO lar es the press is
concerned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
The Follswi.ig ExpIatp, Itself

OFFICE OF UoRACE r. KELLY IL Co,
3S AND ~ BEAVER STREET, :
NEW YoRK, October q, 1855.
Messrs. 1. Ssmelson & Co., Memphis, Tenn:
DEAR SIRs-With your favor OF the 26.h
instant we have received your draft for
1869 6S, for which we are obliged. In view
of the fact that you now have the Gayoso
and Peabody Hotel stands and your old
establishment, and are in position to Job
our goods, as well as sell great many at
retail, we have concluded to give you the
entire and ercllsiUe control of our Bouquet
de Cayo Hulso" brand cigars for your ty,
and feel certain it will rebound to our mu
tual advantage. Feeling assured that your
orders will speedily increase, and wishing
you the success you so richly deserve, we
are yours, very truly,
(Signed) HORACE r. KELLY & CO.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

THE Republicans Of the Senate in eau
Gus yesterday nominated john Sherman
for President pro tenn, and the Democratic
caucus nominated Senator Harris OF this
State. Sherman viii, of course, be elected,
plain indication to the country that the
bloody shirt is once more indorsed. Sena-
tor Sherman was born in Lancaster, o.,
May 10, 1923; received an academic edu-
cation; studied law and was admitted to
the bar May II, 1874; WAS a delegate in
the National Whig conventions Of lS4S and
1852, and presided over the fipt Republi-
Representative in the Thirty-fouth, Thir-
ty fifth, Thirty.sixth and Thirty-seventh
Congresses, and was the Reput lican cau-
didate for Speaker in the winter cf lS59-60; !;
was elected to the Senate in March, 1861,
ard rejected in 1866 and 1872; wss sp-
pointed Secretary of the Treasury in March,
1877, aud served as such during President
Hayes's administration; and was re-elect-
ed to the United States Senate as Rspub-
lican to succeed Allen 6. Thurman,
I Democrat, and took his seat March :,
1881. II term of service will
expire March 5, 1887. His election
as President pro TEN. will no doubt
have some influence with the Republicans
of the Ohio Legislature, in securing his
reelection to the Senate. The Vice. Presi-
dent las ne patronage worth speaking OF
to administer. 1t is limited to his secre-
tary, messenger and psge. Formerly he
designated the restaurant-keeper of the
Senate, but just before adjournment last
session the Senate Committee on Rules
wac, through its chairman, made respon-
sible for the selection of the restaurant.
keeper. Toe salary of the Vice President
$1,000 psranuum, $4,000 more than is paid
to Senators, is paid to the President pre-
tenn.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
Abortioni.ts sentenced

PTrTsBuRG, Pa December 5.-Dr. J. A.
Hall, aged seventy-six years, for perform
ing a fatal criminal operation on Lens
Steubennag, and Mrs. Matilda Brown, aged
sixty years, for assisting the physician,
were sentenced respectively to three years
and six months and four years and six
months in the penitentisry.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
DIED.

McGrNTY-At residence of mother, Mrs. P. Nc
Ellroy, 29S Madison street, Saturday, December
., lss5, JoHN McGINiY, aged 25 sears, months
and 10 days.
Fur eral will take place from residence this
SUNDAY afternoon at O'Clock. Services at
st. Peters Church at 2:3O o'clock. Friends in
vited to attend.
MCKAY-Saturday, December 5, 1885, at 10
O'Clock M, A. N. NICK. y, aged seventy three
years. charleston Is. C.) papers please copy.l
Funeral from his late residence at o'clock
tomorrow (MONDAY) afternoon.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
OBITUARY.
Samuel Miller Postal

Son of Louisa and Charlie Postal, was born April
%, 1888, and died suddenly of congestion at the
l3, 1875.
Death loves a shining ID ark, md with unerring
aim swiftly sped his arrow its sad mi sion into
the mid OF happy, unbroken family circle,
and pale and lifeless lay the sweet little victim
ere the archer's dread presence was recognized.
Broken hearted parents and sorrowing loved ones
all, dwell not upon your great loss o er the beau
tful image of clay laid away to rest in the silent
dominion of death, but with the eye of faith be-
hnld your airing Sammie. idolzed boy, a bright
winged eherub in the home of the blessed, where
he's waiting and watching" for you.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
The Greatest Wind-StOrm Ever known
at Omaha

OMAHA, NEb., December 5.-The great
est wind storm in the history OF Omaha
prevailed here yesterday. The velocity of
the wind was nearly sixty miles per hour
most Of the day. The weather was ex-
tremely cod. Hundreds of signs and
chimneys were blown down and miles of
fences laid low. At least fifty houses were
partially or wholly unroofed, and three
new houses in process of erection were
badly damaged. One end of the Omaha
iron foundry was blown in. The Fourth
Methodist church lost its steeple. Liberal
estimates place the total damage in and
about the city at 900 to $4,000. Trains
were rot run across the Missouri river
bridge after o'clock in the morning for
several hours. Reports from different
parts OF the State show that the gale was
general. T. dispatch from Central City,
Neb, says that portions of the walls of
the Methodist College there were blown
in, with damage of from $1,000 to $4,000.
Council Bluffs, Ia, also reports considera-
bic damage to property.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
HEAVY Gale at Iout,viIte

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 5. - The
thermometer fell 250 from 6 o'clock last
evening, and violent wind blew due esst
at the rate of forty miles an hour. The
atmospheric pressure was lower here yes-
terday afternoon than since 1881, the bar
ometer registering 80 SO inches. No seri-
GUS damage is reported yet from thestorm
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

"Don't know what ails me lately. Can't
eat well-can't sleep well. Can't work,
and don't enjoy doing anything. Amt
all kind o. played out, someway." That is
what scores of men say every day. Ifthey
would take DR.. Pierce's ''Golden Medical
Discovery" they would soon have 10 coca
son to say it. 1t purifies the blood, tones
up the syetem and fornfies it against dis
eaee. 1t is great anti-bilious remedy as
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

CHESTER, Pa, December 5.-The gov
ernment cruiser Chicago was launched at
IL 80 O'Clock am. from the ship-ya,d of
John Roach 4 Co. now operated by Naval
Constructor R. w. Steele, acting for the
Bureau of Construction, and Chief Engi-
neer DUNCAN, acting for the Bureau Of
Steam Engineering. The vessel was christ
ened by Miss Edith Cleburne of Philadel-
phia, who, besides breaking the customary
bottle of wine over the vessels bow, liber-
ated q canary, an Irish linnet and an
or;nla
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06

FRANK SIDDALLs, the greatest Philadt l.
ptia advertiser, is reported to have lately
remarked, as fact worthy of comment,
that he had never had personal applica-
ton for patronage from the Newspaper
Advertising Bureau of Mr.. George P.
Rowell & Co. of New York. The reaeon
for this may be found, not in the fact that
Messis. Rowell & Co. do not want business
or are unwilling to drum for it, but that
they find cheaper and more efficscious
way OF securing patronage is to keep their
names be ,re the public by using the ad.
vertising columns of the newspapers
Doing this they attract those advertisers
who wish their services. and avoid an.
noying or wasting the time of those who
have not yet arrived at that conclusion.
The newspaper is the most persistent and
at the same time the best hammered Of ell
advertising canvassers.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
Lake Di.a.ter. Dur,ps the Past Yea,

CHICAGO, ILL, December 5.-A table of
disasters to lake shipping during the year
1885, published today, shows that 50 ves-
sells passed out Of existence during the
year, involving loss Of l,0l6 21O. OF
these % went ashore and pounded to
pieces, 10 were destroyed by fire, IA foun-
cred, were cspsizsd and broken up by
seas, and was blown into spinters by the
explosion OF her boilers. Twenty-Five were
wrecked on Lake Michigan, 10 on Lake
Huron, on Lake Superior, 6 on Lake
Erie and Is on Lake Ontario. Seventy-four
lives persisted. The most notable of these
disasters was the wreck OF the Algoma al
Isle Royal, Lake Superior, November 7tb
by which IS lives were lost.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-12-06
rerr,ae aale a, Wlch,,n. Kax.

WICHITA, KAs.. December 5.-A terrific
gale swept over this valley yesterday, con-
tinuing several hours. The sun was shin
ing, but tue air was go full of dust that the
bal Of the sun was obscured. Consider
able damsge was done in this city.