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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

THE platform of the Democratic party
of New York is one that must commend
itself to the good seuse of the whole coun-
try. The Endorsement Of President Cleve-
land is Ut stintsd and hearty and without
reserve. What it says of the abuse of
the civil service law by the Republicans is
worthy of attention. II the allegations
therein are true, way should be found
within the limits of the law to prevent
the contamination of SO adroit a method
of continuing Republican, in Office to the
exclusion of Democrats. The very sensi-
BILE reasons given for condemning the
Bland silver act, and demanding it's re-
peal, will be read with pleasure by every
man anxious for the country's prosperity
Four millions OF dollars per annum is toe
much for even 80 rich u country as this tc
pay for the luxury of locking up nearly
s2o1,0O0,0O0 of silver, purchased at cost
of $ls0, 600, 900, but to-day not worth more
than $166, 600 900. The act that makes
such folly possible is disgrace to a com
mercisl country like this, and ought to be
repealed as soon as possible. Tariff re
vision is insisted upon as a wholesom,
Democratic doctrine, and the contrac
system of labor in the penitentiaries i
condemned, snd prohibition is oppose,
because it trenches on the individual lib
erty of the citizen. Taken altogether, tn
platform of the New York Democracy
thoroughly acceptable, because it is con
ksrvatiye and democratic.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
BRUTAL WIFE.MURDER.
A WOman's Throat Cut by Her Infuri-
ated Huaband.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill, September 26.-J. @.
Thompson, living at Sodorus, near here,
quarrelled with his wife and daughter re-
Gently, aud the two women lefs their home
and came TO this place to live. Late yes
terdsy Thompson suddenly appeared in
the house where they were residing and at
tackled them both with knife. He seized
his wife and inflicted a terrible and fatal
wound in her throat, but before he could
repeat the blow his daughter came to her
mothers assistance and endeavored to
wrest the knife from her fathers gtasp,
her hand being terribly cut in toe attempt
The infuristsd man then turned on his
daughter and made desperate attempt tc
c1t her throat. The outcries of the women
brought assistance, aud the murderer fled
through the alley and e:cspsd. A number
of men started in pursuit. but Thompson
managed to elude them, and has not YET
been captured. A thoroughly organized
party is now On his tack, and should they
capture him there is little doubt that be
will be lynched. The physicians say there
| is some hope of saving the daughters life
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
yhe chinese troubles in wyoming

RAwLrNs, w. T, September 26--It is
learned from what is believed to be an
official source that there will be no strike
on the Union Pacific railroad. The reason
given is that the knights Of Labor, by or
ganizing the strike, would practically in
dorse the killing of the Chinese at Rock
Springs, so they have determined TO settle
the trouble there by more suitable means.
The Chinese are ali at work at Rock
Springs mines, and considersb bic coal is
being turned out. A few white miners
have accepted passes TO other points.
Those remaining refuse to go 10 work. The
railroad company has, it is said, made ar
rangements to import 200 Mormons from
| Utah and Idaho to take their places in ihe
mines. Winter quarters are being con-
| structed for the troops near here.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

The article of COL ]. T. Trezevant, else
where published, giving some reasons
why the Holly Springs railroad should be
continued to Columbus, Miss, ought to
have the especial attention of railroad
men. The figures he gives are Of the con-
vincing sort. They go to the root of
things and point plainly to possible
profit, to secure which the merchants of
Memphis should do all that is possible to
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

THE Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd-Fel-
lows, after being in session sinca Monday
morning, at Baltimore, adjourned yester-
day afternoon at o'clock, sine die, to meet
next year in Boston. The only business
of Importance transacted yesterday was
the election of x.Gov. John C-Under-
wood of Kentucky to be lieutenant gener-
al Of the new degree just adopted, termed
the "Patriarchs' Militant" This is real )
the highest office, the grand sir being
general ex-officio. The sessic "A was bar.
monious and pleasant.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

The contribution of one OF the editors
ot the APPEAL now soiourning at Raleigh,
which gives history OF that pleasantest
OF suburbs, will be read with great deal
OF interest by our subscribers, and the spe-
cial wonder will no doubt follow that
Memphis has not railroad or fine turn
pike to Raleigh, and that it has not long
since been made an attractive watering
place. That waters possessing so many
desirable curative properties have been 80
long comparatively neglected will be a
surprise to every one who reads what Mr..
Roselle says in SO interesting way.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

Nh. G. P. LEAvITT has a comm unica-
tien in another column on what he terms
the new science of snthropology, but what
really is the science of silence. He has
already initiated many disciples, and is
sanguine that, especially with working
men, he will be able to accomplish great
deal of good. If he does, it will be the
best possible proof that 'silence is golden"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27


The management of Leubrie's Theater
made a wise selection when they chose
the Abbott Opera Troupe to open the
theater. The little diva has always been
well received in Memphis, and in spite of
the critics, draws large houses wherever
she goes. If success Is criterion of
worth, she has much to be proud of.
Sensible, however, of the fact that the
public was growing somewhat tired of
hersold company, she has entirely reor-
ganized it, and but one or two familiar
faces will be seen, except in the chorus
Miss Susie Greenwood, Memphis girl,
who entered the company about a year
ago, has risen rapidly IN her profession
and receives the most favorable notices
wherever she appears. Several import
ant minor roles will be entrusted to her
during the coming week. Laura Bel
lini, whose splendid stage presence aud
rich voice charmed all who heard her
last year, remains with the
company, aad great deal is expected of
her Tomorrow night in Norma" Mon
tegriffo made decided hit when here
with Minnie Hauk several years ago, but
the remainder of the company are stran-
gers to Memphis, and some of them have
never appeared in opera in this country
Fernando MicheleDa, the new tenor, is
said to have remarkably sweet voice.
He has appeared in the principal cities
| of Europe making his debut at Florence,
| and everywhere met with marked sue
cess. Tenors are very rare, and if Miss
| Abbott has found in him what she i'm
agines, he will be a valuable acquisition
not only to her company, but to the
American stage William Pruette
is the new baritone, while
Giovanni Ronconi will sing bass parts.
Both were members of Her Majesty S
| Opera Company. The company, which
will arrive at 10 o'clock this morning
brings an addition to the orchestra Of
ten musicians, aud, coming fresh from
the field of glory at Knoxville, where
their season orened, will be in fine trim
for the opening The advance sale OF
seats at Mulford's indicates fine
| houses,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
r. M. MASON
Makes Answer to the Charges of the
Grand Jury in an Open Letter
Addressed to the
County Court, in Which He Explains
His Administration Of the Work.
House and His Purchases,
Aud Makes an Appeal for an Investiga
tion that Shall Justify Him
Before the Public.

The following open letter, addressed to
the County Court of Shelby county, finds
place here on the principle OF fair play
that has always guided the APPEAL. That
the odds are against Justice Mason, he no
doubt feels himself. One man against a
grant jury is fighting with fearful odds,
but perhaps the magistrates will, at the
October term, even that up by an investi-
CATION on their own account. This is
Justice Mason's only chance, and ii is for
that last chance that he makes this appeal
to the court
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
a Renoxate,l Fire. box.

The stomach is to the human system
what the fire-box is to the steam engine.
If not in good order it is impossible to
fire up" and consequently everything
goes wrong. Mr.. j. Mitchell Hebb Of
Wilmington, Del, was for years tormented
with Indigestion and other stomach trou-
bles. After taking Browns Iron Bitters
he writes that new blood and life are put
into him, his appetite is increased, and his
debility has departed. All good druggists
sell Browns Iron Bitters
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

IhE open letter of Mr., Mason to the
county JOurt, published in another col
u-nn, is worthy OF attention. 1t is an evi
dence of good intention that should moi
be lost upon those who read the grand
jury's report, published in last Sundays
APPEAL. He makes explanations and
furnishes figures to Justify this attempted
rebuttal of the report of the jury which
was, in many instances, supported by
figures and facts. Whether he succe eeds or
not We will leave it to our readers to say,
and the County Court to which Mr.. Ma
son appeals, filslly to determine.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
NEGRO RAPE-FIEND.
7 wO Women Assaulted in One Day by
n lack Brute.

ST. LOUIS, No, September 25.--Si King;
burly negro and ex-convict, most bru-
tally assaulted and outraged the young
daughter of E. Jeffries, living near New
London, Mo-, yesterday mornipg. King
then went to tae house OF j. B. Harris,
about four miles away, and finding nobody
at home except Mrs. Harris, drew pistol
on her, robbed the house of what money
he could fad, beat Mrs. Harris nearly in
sensible and then violated her person.
Theee two affairs speedily became known,
and the whole of that section of the coun.
| ty turned out in pursuit of the black brute
| but at latest accounts he had not been
captured. If he is found he will be in
| staptlv lvnched
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
A Child K,lred by a Bulldog.

XENIA, o, September 26--At Goes
Station, three miles from here, Mrs. Pier
son missed her four-year-o.d daughter
last evening, after having seen her in pay
in the yard. Mskipg search, she fund
the child's dead body beneath bulldog
that had killed the chi d and was eating
its flesh. The dog had TO De killed before
the child's body could be recovered. The
brute belonged to a neighbor.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
ESTABLISHED 1910.
TIE Senate and Chamber of Deputies
Of Brazil have rassed bill for the general
abolition OF slavery in that country.

Mr.. ROSWELL P. FLowER has addressed
q letter to George Raines, chairman OF
the State Democratic Convention, posi-
lively declining the nomination for Lieu
acknowledgements
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
MEMPHIS, TENN. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 81, 1885
seled upon spaces at either side, aud at
the center are painted flowers in half

seled upon spaces at either side, aud at
the center are painted flowers IN half
conventional style. Below this and little
distance from the center is strikingly
handsome peacock green plush curtain.
This Is tasseled in green and gold, and
is caught up aud secured at either side
by wide sashes In the center below is
the satin portion of the curtain. 1t is
of salmon point, and is so arranged as to
give the best possible effect. A pattern
of Oriental design ornaments the inner
combination, while the side at the right
is broken into folds which display rich
and brilliant coloring, the whole being
heavily braided and tassele1 Two jew
eled chains or bands fall from above and
pass in graceful lines to the side.
The curtain, if for no other reason,
will meet with approval because of its
novelty. 1t is unlike anything we have
ever had here before. The boxes are
trimmed in white lace and plush, in
oolors to harmenize with the curtain.
THE, FREscofNG
is in the arabasque style, buff aud pea
cock blue predominating. A departure
was made, however, in the decoration of
the boxes, which have a solid ground
Metallic shades are used to considers
Bile extent, and the theater on the whole
is one of which not only the theater-
goers but the entire public have reason to
be proud. The officers and employees
this season will be as follows:
I "; NORTON, Lessee.
FRANK GRAY, Acting Manage.
II. CIR EN-; TREASURED:
r. Ii HALEY, Scenic Artist.
J. BENNETT, Stage Carpenter.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

HAVE tested Tongaline in neuralgia. 1t
is very seldom that give laudatory notice
or praise of proprietary medicines, hut
ToDgaline has given me perfect satisfac-
ton.
C.B. OSTRANDER, Md, Fa:rburx Ill.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27
MARRIED.

UHL-HOLMES-Sunday, September 20, 1885,
at o'clock pm, at their residence, los Jones
avenue, Mr.. JOSEPH UHL and Mrs. CLARA P.
H0LNEs, both Of this city. No cards.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

DR.. PIERcE's "Favorite Prescription" is
the debilitated woman's best restorative
tonic
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

is masterpiece, and with so dett hand
has the shading been done that it is diff
cult to believe at first that the drapery
of which it is entirely composed is
painted, not real. The purpose of the
artist has been to initiate the modern
style of decorating with plush, satin and
lace. The lambrequin of gold plush,
with gold points, and decorated with rib
bon and gold filigrse. is fringsd and tas-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-09-27

Will attract the most favorable notice.
immediately upon entering the theater,
attention is arrested by splendid chan
delier, which depends by polished
brass rod from the center of the lofty
ceiling in the vestibule. 1t has four
clusters of three lights each, with -four
single lights above and a jeweled lamp
in the center below, which sheds per
feet rainbow of brilliant rays In the
dome large octagapal frame filled with
apagne glass, which hides
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-09-24
paketa's Admission.

The following in regard to the
admission of Dakota to the Union,
ia taken from the Washington cor
respondence of the Cleveland Lead
der:
The advocates of the admission OF
Dakota to the union have already
began 10 werk in anticipation OF the
coming session of Congress, and
they think the result of the recent
census, which shows the territory tc
have a population Of 419,00O, will
insure the passage of an admission
bill by the democratic house. There
has been abundant evidence all the
time that the territory had ample
population to justify its admission
to the union, the general understan.
ding being that enough to entitle
them to one representative, 154, 000
where residents within a year of ia
king the census of 1860, but the
democratic majority of the house
realized that the proposed new state,
would be republican commonweal.
tn, and that would mean an addi-
ton of two representatives to the
membership of the Senate.
The two political parties will be
quite evenly divided in the senate,
unless all signs fail, when the fifti.
eth congress meets, and the demo-
Gratis will be slow to consent TO CIV
ing their opponents which the ad-
mission of Dakota would thus con-
fer. The agitation of the question,
however will do the republicans no
harm, and is likely to prove troub-
lesome to the Democrats, for the
country at large is beginning to re-
alize the gross injustice being done
to the territory of Dakota in keep
ing her out Of the union.
Every day there come new evil
denee that our census is doing a
work In the way of enlightning the
people that nothing else could. -
A Republican senate, jealous of the
growing of political power in the
West, is what has kept Dakota out
in the cold SO long. Had the Re-
publican party done its duty, Dsko-
ia would have been State long ago.
We are sorry to charge this against
our own party, but it is it is fact.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-09-24
How 10 Build mp a Town.

just how TO build up town is
not generally known, or at least is
not generally practiced, The fol-
lowing suggestions are to the point
and well worthy of consideration:
Talk about it.
Write about it.
Help to improve it.
Speak well about it.
Beautify and adorn it.
Patronize your merchants.
Advertise in its newspapers.
Elect good men to the offices.
Speak well of public spirited en-
terprising citizens.
II you are rich invest in some.
thing, employ somebody; be rec
hot "rustler."
If you don't think of any good
word to say, keep your mouth shut,
Remember, that every dollar you
invest in a permanent improvement
is that much on interest.
Be courteous to strangers that
come among us, so that they may
90 away with good impressions.
Always cheer on The men who &c
in for improvements; your portion
of the cost will be nothing only
what is just.
DAFT kick at any proposed neees
sary improvement because it is not
ut your own door, or for fear YOU
taxes will be raised fifteen cents.
Don't use rubber stamps on YOU
letter heads; that is 'tdead Civ,
away" on your own business, on thu
town and the newspapers printed il
it. Get your letter heads, envelop'
business cards, &C., printed at the
printing Office.
Don't buy away from your tOwr
any article you can get at home
unless you want your business in
terests to fail and the grass to grow
in your streets.
Never condemn your local pape
unless it has unfairly used you. L
IL has dealt with you unJustly, Writ
to it, or better still, go to the edito
personally and state your case; if h
was wrong he will loose no time il
telling the public.
Don't let politics get mixed NJ
with your business, if you are . bu
siness man, don't loose the help
newspaper can give You because it
politics are not yours; and by al
means don't advertise solely to "hell
the printer aiong," but do it to he'll
your own business and town alon!
since full advertising columns ar
the features by which Others judg
of your thrift and enterprise.
Finally, keep sacred and inyiolat
the good name of your town, 70
this will particularly distinguish yor
from other towns, and mark You
consequence among communitie
and men whose opinions are wort
having.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-09-24

A correspondent OF the Bismarck
Journal announces with extreme re-
greet that Dakota will not be divided
but will be admitted as whole du-
ring the coming winter. The cor
respondent says:
The general sentiment here is that
Dakota will not be divided, but will
be admitted as one State within q
very few months. This may be good
news for the Journal and for Bis
marck, but don't like it. 1t is not
right, whether you think so or not.
1t is your interest to have the terri
tory undivided, and you know it,
although you have not always be-
lieved so. But it is wrong. The
time is fast approaching when these
seemingly boundless prairies will be
as populous as the New England
country. Would il be square deal
to have only two senator's for all
New England? Will it be a square
deal to have only two senators for
all Dakota ten years hence? There
is an element Of futurity and fair
ness which out to be considered, but
il is not and will not be. The ter
ritory is coming into the union un.
divided. That is about the size OF
1t. and l state it with regret. But,
the Democratic party will never
consent to division. for the reason
the republicans would gain four
Senators thereby. What is good
political foresight now, but it has
not the attributes of justice and
equity. But ever since 1920 the
two leading parties have managed to
keep the senate aboat evenly divi-
ded BY manipulating the territories
as they were admitted. So it will
continue to be until ali oar terrific
ries are States. Future generations
may look after the justice of it all.
Dakota viii be admitted undivided.
The correspondent has evidently
forgotten that the people have some-
thing to say about this admission
business.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-09-24
JrTlo1AL PAPER OF DAY COUNTY
QUIZ CHICAGO MARKET HrroRr.
CH1cAao, Sept. ". 1885.

CHIcAGo, Sept. ~, 1885.
The condition OF the crop just
now is favorable, though . little
later than usual In maturing, with
ten or s swSs=s; days oi pleasant wealth
or, however, the crop everywhere
win be completely out Of the way Of
harm, In some Of the states, nota-
bly, Illinois, Kansas and Kentucky,
the gain in corn area is far short Of
the loss in wheat area, as q large
part OF this was planted in oats. A
quiet tone has prevailed OH the mar
kcts this week, accompanied by a
general weaker tone. There is only
moderate business in wheat, there
being scarcity in outside orders.
The prospect of liberal receipts and
the fine weather weakened the corn
market, the shipping demand is
only moderate. Oats displayed a
quieter tone, as the offerings are
quite plentiful and the demand is
only moderate, prices ruled easier
in sympathy with corn and wheat.
Rye is firm with light receipts and
advance in prices. Barley is selling
at slight advance in prices.
GRAIN, SEEDS, ETC.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-09-24

The most destructive fires known in
North Dakota since It's settlement have
ragged for the past week IN the territory
between the Cheyenne and Missouri
The greatest damage has been done In
the James River valley, where the popu-
lstion is most dense. Farm houses, as
well as crops, have been destroyed IN
many cases. Estimates Of loss are vague
and conflicting, but the total must reach
into the hundreds OF thousands. There
must be severe lessons before men will
learn to protect their property with com.
petent Ore breaks.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-09-24

A dispatch from Fargo to the st.
Paul Globe says that much interest
was taken ON the 12th, in reports
that ON the farm of Mr.. Buekstrpm
thirteen miles northwest of Fargo,
indications of coal had been discov-
cred. In sinking drive well sixty
feet down gas was struck sufficient
ly strong to blow sand, gravel aad
pieces of coal ont Of the pipe. At
100 feet another vein was struck,
and at l4O feet third vein. No
water being found, the well was
abandoned for time. The past
week new well was commenced
and at the same depth water and
coal were blown fifty feet in the air.
At twenty feet the force of the gass
was so powerful the pipe could not
be driven further. A pipe was at
tached to the top, fifteen feet above
the ground, and light applied. 1t
had been burning twenty-four hours
at last accounts. The blaze is about
twenty feet wide and eight or ten
high. 1t is expected that furth-
or investigation will develop vein
Of coal. No coal has heretofore been
found in the Red River Valley.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-09-24

A correspondent of the Sioux City
Journal thus discourses Of the Sioux
Falls Convention:
Quite an interest has jumped up
in regard to the convention since
my last reference to it. People are
beginning TO appreciate its impor-
lance, and when North Dakota pol
iticians declare the sentiment of the
people Of South Dakota as being in
favor OF admission as whole, they
are ignorant Of the situation or pre-
yaricate for sinister purposes. -
There is q strong feeling for divis-
ion ON this side of the line. AT
least this is the feeling in this re-
gion, and this sentiment is not en-
tertaiaed alone by the Republicans.
On the contrary, many Democrats
aye advocates of division.