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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
TALKING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
Rather Shady telephone story From
L0ndOn.

LONDON, September 1.-THE Press As
sociation furnishes leng by accounts of an
alleged discovery whereby telephone com
muication across the Atlantic is made pos
sible. The inventor of the new instrument,
it is said, is native of Texas, and has nc
scientific reputation. He employs an in.
strument of enormous power. 1t is also
alleged that a certain company has &C
quired the sole right to use the instrument
and that a well known millionaire hat
given the inventor, whose means are ex
hausted, carte blanche to perfect the in
vention, which will cost 100000. The
new INSTRUMENT, it is asserted, has beer
successfully experimental with in the
Gulf of Mexico. The story lacks scientific
date. and has the appearance of being I
hoax.
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AN INTERNATIONAL COINAGE

under somewhat similar regulations to
that OF the Latin MON. This point has
rather been urgef Jew to showing
Congress that it should at the coming ses-
sion stop the coinage of the silver dollar,
which has gone, it is claimed, as far as can
safely be Slowed, and should make
thorough inquiry by a commission of
competent men for adopting new policy
in regard to further purchase of silver.
The second day will commence with the
discussion of the extradition laws and
their defects Addresses are expected
from Judge 1. Poland of Vermont, Wash
ington B. Williams of New Jersey, E. 4.
Olmstesd Of New York, @. G. Bonney of
Chicago, AMI others, and the memorial to
Congress OF the subject is to be brief and
comprehenzsze. The next topic, that of
defalcations and the best means of check.
ing and preventing them, will be dis
cussed by several bank officers of great ex-
perience, and by Prof. Albert S. Bolles of
Pennsylvania; w. P. Drew, national
bank examiner, of Philadelphia, will
also give important information, after
| which Mr.. VIM. Blye of New York
| will present an extremely important
method for solving the familiar difficulties
| in connection with clearing house for
the collection of out of town checks. One
of the closing subjects will be the rapid
| expansion of the finance and commerce oi
the West, with its dangers and safeguards
The historical sketch of the progress ol
banking throughout the country will ex.
hibit the evidence supporting the BELIEF
which is now growing among bankers
has made hopeful progress during the
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
PINE BLUFF, ARK.
A Plea for the Pardon of the Howard
County HfOters.

lsPRcIAL TO THE APPEAL.
PINE BLUFF, September 17.-To-day's
Commercial strongly advocates the pardon
of the colored Howard county rioters, one
of the ringleaders having been hanged and
two imprisoned for life. In its opinion
the law is vindicated, and .n,re ere th,rtv-
five sentenced for various terms. 1t urges
tnat the Goyerncc7. ought to pardon these
man. nerein the public sentiment in this
portion of the State fully indorses the
Commercial.
The steamer Joe Peters, Capt. Ed Now
land, arrived tonight with large trip
1925 PACKAGES miscellaneous freight, $50
sacks seed and fifteen bales cotton. The
new steam elevator is working in first-class
shape, and they expect to unload the boat
in two hours:
Marion Averett, who lives seventeen
miles from here, yesterday shot negro
on his plantation. The ball passed in a!
his right ear and came out Just over the
eye. The negro is alleged to have made
several attempts to poison Averett and as
saulted him with stick, when he (Aver
ett) drew his revolver and fred, with the
above result. Averett voluntarily sur
rendered himself to the officers of the law
waived an examination and was bound
over to answer to the Circuit Court mex
week
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
The Nail supply RunnIpg short.

PITTsBURG, Pa, September 7.-Through
the long strike of the nailers, the stock
of nails in this city and -she West has
been almost exhausted. Dealers here re-
port the supply smaller than for twenty
years, and say that an order for 100 kegs
could not be filed. The strike is in its
fourth month, with no indications of an
early resumption of the factories, as there
are no signs OF weakening on either side.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
APPEAL SPECIALS.
The Pine Bluff Ark "Commerciap' Ad-
yocating the Pardon Of the Howard
County Colored Rioters.
A Young Negro Girl Fatally Shot by a
Boy Of Her Own Color at Birming-
ham, Ala.
Suits Against the Woodstock Iron COT,
pany-The Trio Morris Case-Mem-
phis and Selma Railroad.
ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.

JACKSON. MIss., September 17.-Miss
Nellie Nugent, daughter of Col. W. L. Nu-
gent Of this place, and Mr.. Robert Somer-
vile of Greenville, Miss, were married
last evening at the residence of Col. Nu-
gent, the Rev. g. E. Andrews of the Meth
odist Church officiating. The wedding was
private, only the relatives and intimate
friends being present
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE Presi-
dent to-day appointed the following named
Presidential postmasters: Russell l. Dob
son at Bowling Green, O., vice John D.
Bowles, suspended; James Murray at Ere
mont, Neb, vice H. o. Payne, resigned
VIM IL. Evans at Princeton, Ind, wee E.
r. Pinuey, suspended; John Grail at Ma
rietta, Penn, vice G. H. Ettls, suspended.
| The Postmaster-G General appointed an
other long list of fourth class postmasters,
among whom were the following in Ten
nessee: Sardis, VIM. L. Moore; Hender.
| son, J. NJ. Cunningham.
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In,nre. me ouaIity of the RAE,

NEW YORK, September 1.-THE Ameri-
can Paper Manufacturers Association has
written the Quarantine Commission COM
planning that the process Of disinfection
now in use injures the rags that are i'm
ported. 1t is urged that in HOO paper
mills of the country, employing 100000
operatives, there never yet has been q case
OF cholera resulting from infection In rags.
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N OTICE.


n,HE shareholders (subscribers) of the Citizens'
i Street Railroad Company, and especially Dan
Able, S. B. Beaumont, A Z. kelsy and Il. :.
executors Of the will Of c. P. Norris, deceased,
are notified that on Monday. the 5th day of Oc-
Secretary of the Compsny, No 2S5 Main street,
Memphis, Tenn, there viii be held meeting Of
Citizens Street Railroad Company of She, by
county, Tenn, for the purpose, among other
things, of electing Board Of Directors to ser :
taking action providing for an increase in the
number OF directors to be then elected. said
shareholders and stock subscribers are notified
that q call of per cent in cash. payable to the
Secretary at Memphis, Tenn, has een made by
the Board of Directors on all stock heretofOrt
subscribed in said company, and that unless tn,
same is paid within thirty days from August Is
1885, the said stock subscriptions are subject, un
der the ch ,rter and bylaws. to forfeiture, upor
which subject action may be taken All stool
subscribers are requested TO attend the nesting
GEO. GILLIAN,
gserstnry Otivsus' Street Railroad Oompany.
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PRAIRIE FIRES.
Great Damage to Farmers I'm Dakota
and Montana.

FARGO, OAK, September 17.-An Argus
special from Buffalo, Oak, says: A prai-
rie fire north of here this afternoon de-
stroped 200 stacks of wheat on William ".
Howden's farm, $50 acres of wheat be-
longing to Mr.. Wylie, three bar
vesters and binders of d. Andrews, and is
doing less serious damage to many other
farmers in the vicinity.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

were both seriously wounded by bullets
fred by the party outside, which penetrated
the walls of their house. Woods escaped
from the posse, but was arrested and jailed
this evening. 1t is believed that he will
be taken from Jail by Haskins's friends and
lvuehad
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
Tenny,on,s --latest Poem.

LONDON, September 17-Tennyson's Ia
test poem deals with home ru g in Ire
land. The author is dramst' zing the work
The health of the poet laureate is break
ing, and th 8 is probably the last literary
work he will undertake.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
The Ontonagon Land Case.

WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE Sec
retary of the Interior has made decision
in what are known SIS the Ontonagon land
cases, reversing the decision of the Com
missioner of the Land Office. The parties
to the case, which is said to involve the
possession of several million dollars
worth of land in the Marquette district,
Michigan, are Picard vs.. Camen, Wake
field vs. Longon, and Spies VS.. Mohring.
and the question at issue was the right of
pre-emptors to locate upon lands covered
by private entries. In his decision, the
secretary holds that the private entries
and locations are not void, but voidsble
only for want of restoration; that the pre-
emptions are not admissible upon the
lands, and that the private entries may be
submitted to the Board of Equitable Ad'
jud cation upon the filing, within sixty
DAYS, of petit ons by the parties interested
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
Yeuow.Fever Increasi.g In Mexico.

GUAYMAs, MEX, September 17.-Y GLOW
fever is increasing. One hundred and
twenty-nine cases since September 1st;
twenty-nine fatal, The disease appeared d
at Hermasillo and Mszatlan. Quarantine
ceSsiye
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
DR.. D. S. JOHNS0N'S
PRIVATE
Medical Dispensary,
No. i7 Jefferson Sf.s

-, Tesps Aaa SSoIt, S6EApnt
iESTkgLlsaED IN 1885,!
nR: JOHNSON is acknowledged sy sH rartie
IL interested as by far the mostspcoessiui phJ.
risisn in the treatment os private or secr5. dis
szsss. Quick, permanent cures guaranteed Ia
every case, male or female. Recent caees o.
9onorrhes and Syphilis cured In a few days, with
out the use Of mercury, change of diet q hin.
iasI ycstigs eradicatsd without the use of mer.
cury. Involuntary loss of semen stopped in z
sexual powers restored 70 free visor in tsv
weeks. Victims of self-abuse and excessive
ycnery, suffering from spermatorrhea and Ioss o1
physical or mental power, speedily and psrIna q
nsutly cured. Particular attention paid TO tbe
Diseases of Women, and cures guaranteed. Piei
sni old sores cured without the use OF caustie q
the knife. All consultstions strictly CONFIDENTIAL
| Medicines ssat By express to all pa-.s OF the
| country.
| o ncc aSurz from O'clock An togp;M
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

WASHINGTON, September H.-Second
Assistant Postmaster-General Knott has
returned to this city from tour of in
spection over the railway postal system oi
the West. Mr.. Knott was absent about
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
Ex-Minister KRssOn at the state De-

WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE Hon.
John A. Kssson, ex-United States Minis
ter to Berlin, is here to make his report to
the State Department. He will be in the
city several days, and will then start for
his home in Iowa if his health, which has
not been very good of late, will permit OF
travelling so long a Journey.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

Halifax, N. S, September 1.-THE anal
sessions of the American Institute of Min
ing Engineers were held to-day.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

WASHINGTON, September IA compu-
tstion made at the Treasury Department
to-day shows that the bullion value of a
standard silver dollar, according to the
London rates of silver, is 40 7-l0 cents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

Advance I'm Cotton Seed at Vfcksb1rg.
New ORLEANS, LA, September IA
Vicksburg, Miss, special to the Picdyttne
says cotton seed advanced to day from $lt
| to $16 per ton.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
Resignation of surgeon-GeneraI HamiI

WASHINGTON, September 17.-Dr. ]. B.
Hamilton has rendered his resignation as
surgeon-general of the Marine Hospital
service, to take effect November lst, but is
willing to remain in the service with the
rank of surgeon. 1t is expected that he will
be stationed at Chicago. Surgeon Stoney,
chief of the purveying and quarantine di-
vision, is named as his successor, although
a strong fight is being made by Vice-Presi-
dent Hendricks in the interest of DIR.
Matthews of Louisville, KY, and by ex-
Senator Mcdonald and VIM. H. English
of Indiana, in behalf of DR.. Walling OF
Indianannlis
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

The opening of the Custom.House and
Cotton Exchange is to be followed by the
opening Of the Gayoso House and the
Theater. The latter has been completely
changed and modernized, and will in all
respects be credit to the city. As to the
GayOso House VIC Heed only say IN this
place that it is one of the best appointed
and equipped houses in the country, and
that its managers are men of high standing
in the proiessioI and of many years expe-
rience. The public will have a chance
to see for Itself tonight, and we
feel cutie sure will agree with us and feel
proud OF this, one Of the latest Of many as
surances that Memphis is on the march to
greater things than she has ever yet real.
lied. We congratulate the officers OF the
Gayoso House Company. principal among
them Mr.. Harrington and Mr.. White, fol
the results that have attended their enter.
prise and labor. Trey have overcome
much of encouragement and opposition
but have tTiumphed in a crowning sue.
cess that is sure to repay them hand
somely in the future. The Gayoso House
takes its place among the first and bes
hotels in the UnitFd States
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
THREE IN A ROW.
Memphis Wins Her Third Consecutive
Game at Atl .nta.
Meeting Of the Southern League Dis
pute over the Championship.


ATLANTA, GA, September 17.-Memphis
won her third consecutive game to-day for
the new championship by score of to l.
There was an immense audience present,
who were perfectly carried away with the
playing of the Memphis club and cheered
every good play made by the Memphis
boys. Kelly pitched good game fer Mem
phis, keeping the Atlantis down to three
hits. The features of to-day's game were the
playing of Richmond, Pheian and o. 'Brien,
Richmond playing great short-stop in
the three games here. J he Memphis team
leaves tonight for homo, where they will
arrive tomorrow afternoon at o'clock on
the Memphis and Charleston road. The
following is the score to-day by innings:
Innings. nEs....,..,,............12 2 8 6 s 9
Memphls..... ............-..0 0 0 ! o.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

THE silver men are, we understand, un-
der the lead of Bland and Warner, pre-
pairing to capture the next House, that is
to elect a Speaker who, having the ap-
pointment of the standing committees,
would be able thus to influence tine legisl>
ton OF the session. This scheme We, have
little doubt will be frustrated. Er Carlisle
will be reelected Speaker, s.,d Mr.. Rand. al
with his growing influence will be on the
floor to prevent t'.Ie perpeiuation of the
most obnoxlor-.s and injurious of financial
heresies' Ihe present silver dollar is a
.dlsnonSJst dollar. 1t is a fraud upon the
people that the government would send
any individual citizen to the peni-
tentiary for attempting TO perpetrate, and
it should be withdrawn from ciTcula-
tion and be replaced by an honest dollar
worth one hundred cents and equal to a
gold dollar. Che United States govern
ment should not anv longer cuuntenance
so gross a wrong, and every representative
from the South in the Senate, as we'll as
in the House, should vote to suppress it.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18
THE FINANCIERS.
Conference of the Officers Of the Ameri-
can Bankers Association at New
York-The Programme
For the Annual Meeting Completed
Some of the Important Subjects
to Be Considered.
The Silver Problem to Come In for
Large Share Of Attention-An In
ternational Coinage.

New YoRK, September l7.-At a confer
ence in New York of the officers of the
American Bankers Association to-day, the
secretary's draft OF the programme was
completed prior to the opening Of the
headquarters of the convention at the
Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, on Saturday.
A larger number OF speakers than usual
have announced to the executive council
their intention to be present and their de-
sire to speak on some of the numerous
practical topics which will be brought up,
and it is already suggested that the con-
vention should be prolonged, if possible,
for another day or two. Among the re-
ports, those of the committees on panics
and on auxiliary membership are attract
ing great interest. 1t is proposed to favor
the development of an esprit de corps
among bank clerks by organizing the most
meritorious and successful clerks in con-
nection with the association, and by giving
them facilities for examination and promo
ton, which, it is hoped, will, with other
safeguards, tend to check many of the
CAUSES OF DKFALcATIoN,
and will promote one of the great objects
of the convention-the conferring of sta
bility and strength upon every depart
ment of the banking system of the coun-
try. John J. P. Odell of Chicago, James
II. Tripp Of Marathon, N Y, ]. s. Barrett
of Louisville, Clinton McClarty of Louis
vile, and other gentlemen are announced
to speak on the banking and Gu rrency
system in its relation to commercial revul-
sions and thar misaaievnns effects upon
commerce ard industry, the public wealth
and the gen sral progress of the nation.
The chief toric of the first day, the
sroPPAeE on THE SILVER DOLLAR COINAGE,
IS TO pe discussed, and the Hon. E G.
Spauldiug Of. Buffalo, the Hon. Edward s.
Lacey OF Michigan, recently a member Of
the Committee on Coinage and Currency !;
J. R. Anderson of Tennessee, J. Fl. Roots
of Pennsylvania, and others are antiouneed
to speak. Mkt to tn supervision of The
coinage of the silver dollar prominence
| will be given to the more recent facts in
regard to tbs. continued purchase OF silver
| by the Treasury. In France the associated
| banks and bankers have considered me
| aspects of this subject, and the results OF
| their Investigations will, IL is hoped, be
given to the convention, with the later
| views of bankers and econ omists in other
European Countries. Another aspect of
the discussion will relate to the efforts
making to establish union among the
various nations of this continent, which
shall inclaese the United States, Brazil
Chill and other South American nations
| and shall pf5vide for
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-18

DEsOTo LODGE No. 2es. F. AND A.. A
II M.-wil hold stated communi, Nv
o'clock, for the transaction of regular !"
business. All M.M.'s in good Standing
By order GEO E. RUDTSILL, WIN.
Attest: r. C WILLIAMSON, Secretary.
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THE SILVER MEN
Precautions Against the Introduction
of Smallpox.

WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE fol-
lowing is an official statement of the action
taken by the government in regard to the
epidemic of smallpox threatened from
Canada;
The alarming increase of smallpox in
Canada induced the government to take
early action in the matter and last month,
upon the request of the Governor of the
State of Michigan, inspectors were ap-
pointed TO board trains in Canada before
crossing the Detroit and st. Clair rivers
opposite Detroit and Port Huron, respect
lively. This action was taken to aid the
State of Michigan until the State appro-
priation shall have become available,
which will be on the 18th instant. In re-
gard to the prevention of the introduction
of the disease by rail into Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and
Northern New York, no action has yet
been taken by the department, but inspect
ors will Immediately be appointed to
board trains upon the requisition of the
governors of the respective States imme-
| diately interested, or any one of them.
The Secretary of the Treasury is deter
mined that no delay shall be properly
C srgeable to the government in taking
| the necessary action. The commanding
officer of the revenue cutters plying on
| Lake Ontario and the st. Lawrence river
has this day been ordered to cruise ac-
lively for the purpose OF watching the in
PRODUCTION of refugees and their baggage
| by merchant vessels on the lake and river,
and Immediately report such vessels to
the nearest local authority. For the pro-
lection of revenue cutters, the command
| ing officer of all cutters has been directed
| to proceed with his crew to the nearest
marine hospital station for the purpose OF
having them vaccinated. Fresh vaccine
matter has been forwarded from the Ma
rlne Hospital Bureau to all hospital sta
tions on the lakes and Atlantic seaboard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

ABOUT ADvERTIs1NG.--Po advertising
rock and fence painting, and flooding the
mails with circulars and postal cards are
some of the forms of advertising which dis.
gust more people than they attract, and
even when effective, are very wasteful
mode Of reaching the public.
In the selection of proper medium many
points of value might be taken into consid
GRAFTON by advertisers. Newspapers which
are not respected and faithfully read ere
not good mediums for advertisers. News.
papers that are purchased to while away a
half hour on street car or elevated railway,
and are not carried home do not sell any
body's wares. Such papers are no bet
ter than circulars and almost as wasteful.
The experience of enterprising and saga
cious business men demonstrates that the
best results attended advertising in home
misrepresentation which go into families
and are read by one after another in the
home circle.-New York Newsdealer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, April, AFTER the read
ing of the journal the chair laid before the
Senate several communications which he
had received in regard to the failing health
of General Grant and asked if it was the
pleasure of the Senate that the Secretary
should read them. Several. Senators re
sponded in the affirmative, whereupon the
Associated Press bulletins were read from
the Secretary's desk.
Upon motion of Mr.. Sherman the chair
was authorized to appoint the committee
provided for by the Allison resolution,
adopted vest erday, to sit during the recess
and take into consideration the contingent
expenses Of th4e Senate: The following Sen
ators were named Mezsrs. Allison, Plat,
Plumb, Miller, of n. Y, C66eeSSrell harris
aud Payne.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Miller, Of New FORK,
the Senate at 1910 went into executive ses-
sion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

IT WAS thought that when General Sher
man made his recent unprovoked and un
seemly attack upon Mr.. Jefferson Davis
that he was getting in his dotage. That
idea is now strengthened by the fact that
the Generals latest public assertion is that
"the Declaration of Independence is only a
string of words" At least that is the most
charitable construction Of his remarkable
utterances, for if he be not losing his mind
he is unquestionably as malice bearing and
as vain as any other man alive