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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
A Fatal TRAGEDY.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo, December ga
special from Chattanooga, Tenn, says:
A terrible and fatal tragedy occurred
last night at Stephenson, Ala. A man
by the name OF James Turner went to
the house of Frank Garter and called
the owner of the house to the door.
AS soon as Carter opened the door
Turner fred two shots from shotgun
at him, both taking effect in the
breast. a As Garter fell he caught up
his rihG which was standing behind
the door, and shot Turner in the right
side. Both are now dying. The cause
OF the trouble is not known and can
not even be guessed at, for the men
have always been intimate friends.
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condition OF tho River at 50. LOuI

Condition OF the River at 81. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December S.-The
river continues to fall rapidly under
the influence Of low temperature, and
tonight the government gauge marks
"a feet Of water above the low water
mark. The ice is running very slug-
Vishly, and it will take perhaps but
another day of the present degree OF
cold to stop 1t and close the river en-
tirely. The weather, however, is mod
Grating slightly, but unless thaw fol-
lows and q rise Of water takes place
there will be no more river navigation
this winter. All steamers have gone
into winter quarters, excepting those
of the Anchor Line which were in the
lower river. These will run from
Cairo south. There are now between
here and Cairo the steamers Hudson,
Clyde, Powell and Anderson and the
tug Eagle, all OF which have probably
made q safe landing.
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The Carroll Parish OutIawry.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, December g.
A special to the Picdylne from Lake
Providence, La, reports the arrival
there OF Preston Rumsey, colored, son
of the woman murdered and burned
with Mai Mckay in West Carroll Par
ish. Rumsey says he recognized three
of the men who participated in the
murder; that some of them were
present at the Ooroner's inquest, and
he testified as he did for fear OF bis
life. There Is also other testimony
identifying the persons engaged in the
outrage,
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Gold Pens at NIuICord's.
Crop Renort-Hor Oholern.

CoLUMBUs, o., December 3.-The
crop report OF the State Board of Ag.
riculture for December shows wheat
area sown, 101 per cent; estimated
number of acres sown, 2,741, 900; con.
dltion, 81. The condition OF live
stock, except hogs, is generally good.
Hog cholera prevails in twenty three
counties Of the State.
Gases involving the constitutionality
OF the Dow liquor tax law, brought
from Cleveland, Cincinnati and Troy,
Ohio, were argued in the Supreme
Court today. A decision is expected
In about two weeks,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04

AFnrenlnanrn mnnna . Hofel.

KANSAS CRY, Mo, December s.
The Ceulropois, one of the leading
hotels of this city, will be closed to-
morrow under foreclosure OF a mort
gage upon the furniture. The mort
gage is held, by W, O. Dunn, a relative
of J. G. Damn, who is the proprietor.
1t is undt rstood that the hotel will be
reopened at an early day. A large adj
dition to the building lie nearly com'
pleted,
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Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for
children teething, Is the prescription
OF one Of he best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and
has been used for forty years with
never-iailiDg success by millions Of
mothers for theE children. During
the process OF teething its value Is in
calcuable. 1t relieves the child from
pain, cures dysentery aud diarrh@s
gripping in the bowels, aR,l wind colo.
By giving health 10 the child it rests
the mother. Price % cents bottle.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04

employees and the consolidaion OF
bureaus and divisions. Official notice
was received by the receivers of tie
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Companies today from MesMs. Harris
and Kennedy, receivers Of the New
jersey Genital Railroad Company,
that the latter clrpo alton would d.
mand thu restoration of lis properly
by the Reading Comp any on The LIST
Of January next.
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shut Down for the Winter.

CAPR MAY, N. j., December 3.-The
sorghum works at Rio Grande, Cape
May county, where for several years
sugar has been manufactured from
sugar cane grown in the vicinity, have
been closed and all the employees dis
charged. The works may not be re-
opened in the spring. They have
been fostered for several years as an
experiment by a bounty from the
State, but last year Gov. Albeit vetoed
the bounty bill and the works were
operated last season at loss.
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Ledger mentions that "the judicious
use Of wind In the present gaseous
condition of Wall street, which seems
to be ready TO take hold Of any wild
speculation, has easily and quickly
expanded this latest balloon" This
ia not a pleasing condition Of things.
Labor troubles and reckless specula-
ton will not accelerate our progress
toward "good times" but may end in
largely increasing the bankrupt liat
and the sufFerinRs Of the poor.
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ALockout Looked For.

PHILADELPHIA, December 3-The
power loom in grain carpet msnufsc-
tories are seriously contemplating a
general lockout OF all their weavers in
a short time, in order to forestall the
latter in their intention to strike dur
ing the busy season of the trade, which
will be in January and February.
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SUNDRIES.

Gelatine, Flavoripg Extracts,
Yeast Powder, Blanks's Handmade
Candy.
Larrabee & Kennedy's Cakes and
Crackers,
Creamery Butter, Sweet Cider,
Boston Brown Bread, Deep Sea Cod
fish, Shelled Almonds.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04

WASHINGTON, December S--OharleS
Tong Sing, who was steward Of the
Jeanneite, and also q member OF the
Thetis rescue party, was afterward
convicted Of assault with intent TO kill
another Ohinaman aud sentenced to
seven years imprisonment, has been
pardoned by the Governor Of New
jersey, "a
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
FARINACEOUS GOODS

Buckwheat Flour, Graham Flour.
Dried Corn, Farina, Tapioca, Sage,
Corn Starch, Lentels, Rolled Ayena,
Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat, Split Peas,
Rice, White Peas, May Beans,
Farinoca, Hominy, Grits, Barley,
Green Kern.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04

Shaker Preserves, Canton Ginger,
Dundee Jams and Marmalade,
Currant, Raspberry, Strawberry and
Peach Jelly by the pound.
Apple Butter, Mince Meat,
Maple Syrup, Honey, Maple Sugar,
New Molasses, Sugar, Syrup,
Plum Pudding.
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Diamonds at H1uIfOrd's.
The STANDARD OiI Com paAy II
RuIOpN.

NEW York, December 3.-The Mad
and Express says, In regard to the cable
dispatch from Berlin indicating that
the Standard Oil Company was nego-
tiatile for the purchase OF the Caspian
oil fields by loaning q large sum Of
money to the Russian EapthsOompany
OF Nobel Brothers, whose business is
TO be transferred TO the bands Of the
American petroleum producers: ga
prominent official OF the company
said: 'rhere is not the slightest fou1-
dalton for the story"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
VEGETABLES,

Asparagus, Baked Beans, Peas,
String and Stringless Beans, Corn,
Tomatoes, Okra and Tomatoes, Okra
Succatash, Pumpkin.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
REEISHEG.

Curry Powder, Celery Salt, Olives,
Olive Oil, Capers, Mixed and Plain
Pickles, Sweet Stuffed Mangoes,
Chow-Chow,
Eolland, Pine Apple, Young Amer
lea and Cream Cheese.
Salad Dressing, Deviled Ham,
Worcestershire Sauce, Tomato Cat
sup, Mustard, Pepper Sauce,
Sage, Thyme, Sweet Margorium,
Summer Savory.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04

Pitted Qberries, Eyaporated Peaches
Citron, Evaporated Pears,
German Pears, Lemon Peel,
German Cherries, Evaporated Apples
Orange Peel, Dates, Raisins, Prunes,
Pine Apple Glace, Figs.
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Canned Fish and Meat is.

HOLSTERS, Bloaters, Deviled Crabs,
Finland Aaddies, Salmon, Sardines,
Mackerel, Shrimps, Russian Cavier
Cove Oysters, Pigsfeet, Chip Beef,
Ok Tongue, Canned Beef.
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Inspect MuIford'a stock.
ESQ o 900 saved by the Reduction of
Wages

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December s.
The Reading Rlhoad Company man.
agemeut expects to effect saving OF
about $3.50 coo by the reduction OF the
wages Of employees, the dismissal Of
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
CALIrORNTA FRUITS.

White Peaches, Apricots, Egg Plums
Yellow Peaches, Grapes, Nectarines,
Green Cages, Cherries, Pine Apples,
Gooseberries, Bartlett Pears.
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NUTS.
Jellies, Preserves, Etc.

Almonds, Pecans, Filberts, English
Walnuts, Brazil Nuts.
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Holiday Goods!
FRUITS.
DRIED FRUITS.

Oranges, Malaga Grapes, Apples,
Bananas, Lemons, Cranberries.
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DIR. Il. M. LEWIS,
OCULIST AND OPTICIAN,

T ATE OF ST. LOUIS, MO-, has lust atted
Lup an elegant Office over Lytle h Shields's
grocery store, corner Of Adams and Main,
whore he is ready to ct all sights and make
glasses 10 order. The public are Informed
that the Doctor has no glasses for sale other
than those made by himself and in conform
ity with the measurement Of the eye, The
Doctor has made that his special study and
has all the latest scientific tests and instru-
ments 10 insure perfect and easy sight.
Physicians prescriptions for glasses carefully
hlled. Office hours from 9 70 u and 2lo 3 }. m.
DR.. II. NJ. LEWIS,
Oculist and 0ptician, No. 2ls Main. street,
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Fine watches at RruliOrd's.


SAN FRANcIsoo, GAL, December s.
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
has contracted with the Union Iron
Works Of this city for the construction
of vessel screw steamer OF 1000 tona,
to cost $500 900. The vessel il to be
used as feeder TO the Canadian Pa
ci6c railroad 10 Pugsts' Sound.
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

Az army officer relates an anecdote of
Gen. Hancock about his love of dignity
and discipline. He was in command of
the train which brought Gen. Grants res
mains from Mount Gilead to New York.
Gen. Hancock and his staff were in the
coach next to the last. In the rear car
was a party of Pennsylvania militia Off,
GERS, who were popping an occasional bot
tie of champagne and smoking quite So
ciably. Gen. Hancock saw from his car
what was going on in the rear. 1t did not
comport with his ideas of the proprieties
Of so solemn an occasion, aud calling the
conductor, he said: will you please
present my compliments to those gentle
men with the request that they cease
smoking2" In few moments the cons
ductor returned with the announcement
that the convvial officers returned their
compliments with peremptory declina-
ton to relinguish their cigars. Where
is the next switch?" asked Hancock
About five miles below" replied the
conductor. when you reach it, If the
smoking in that car has not ceased,
switch it on "a side track and leave it,
You may tell the gentlemen what have
said" In TWO minutes there was not 4
cigar to be seen in the appending coach
fits occupants knew that Hancock meant
Just what he said.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

SACRAMENTO, Cal, March l2.-By a mis-
chievous coincidence the delegates OF labor
organizations which met at San Jose three
weeks ago adjourned to meet here Wednes-
day, which time was also set for the meet
ing of the supervisors convention to discuss
the anti-Chinese question. One met in the
senate and the other in the assembly cham
Der. An attempt was made to merge the
two conventions The conservative element
of the state convention objected, but the
labor or radical element prevailed, and a
conference committee was appointed Its re
port was in favor of amalgamation, and upon
its action there arose a scene of tumut and
disorder that ragged all day. Every attempt
to secure a temporary organization was
voted down, and the convention was pro
longed howl An ad tournament was finally
taken to allow the committee to examine
their credentials
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
GATH saws: American mothers are

GATH says; American mothers are
like mothers everywhere; they take the
honors, military and political, into ac-
count for their girls, so that if they do
not marry rich man they can be consid-
cred in the official class. hear and see
comedies and tragedies of Washington
life, where the tradesmen class has enter
tanned wild admiration for the govern
ing class, and some man who has toiled
at his groceries and candies to make his
people Independent. finds them migrate
full enough to want tc shake of his voca-
ton and get under the wing of somebody
who is stocked merely with impudence
and wind
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

CINCINNATI, March IA queer story
was told by Mrs. Emma Freeman Frye in
an application for divorce in Judge Robert
sons court Wednesday. She is y, pretty
and very respectable. She says that three
years ago she married William II. Frye at
MONDAY in Cincinnati after a years court
ship; that he took her and a lady friend to
the theatre that night, accompanied them
home, and kissed her good bye on the steps
and left, saying he must take train for
Ramsay City that night Next morning h.
returned, SAID he missed his train, kissed her
goodbye again, and left with the promise
to send for her in two weeks From that
day to this she had never seen him, and
thoagh he wrote few careless letters the
first three months he then quit writing.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

UNDER ordinary circumstances it is
rather embarrassing to see lady stand
ing on her head, and very fortunately it
is sight seldom witnessed outside of a
circus. 1t would also, under the same
ordinary circumstances, be considered
very discoqrteous, if not indicate, for a
gentleman to stand lady on her head.
But there are occasions when it is not
only right and proper for Il lady to stand
on her head but it is also eminently prop
or for gentleman to assist her to an in
vcrted perpendicular position. Such an
one occurred recently. A doctor in Wis
ting a family narrated an incident in his
practice wherein he saved the life OF
a choking child by holding it up
by the heels and letting it dram
as ii were. Some days later the
lady Of the house while eating dinner
ch0ked aud turned black in the face Her
husband slapped her smartly on the back
but without avail. but her sister, rememr
beriug the doctors story, caught hold m
one of the patients heels and yelled to
the husband to grab the other In an ia
slant the choking womans feet were in
the mir with her head resting on the floor,
whereupOn she Immediately coughed up
the food and her life was saved In this
connection it might be mentioned that
the Australian aborigines when seized
with stomaChic cramps stand on their
heads against tree and profess to OBJ
tain immediate relief. How far down the
catalogue of bodily ills this aerobatc
method OF treatment would comfortably
go we cannot at this time state, but the
afflicted reader can easily extend his ac>
quaintance with The method by personal
experiments.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
HUNTED BY BLOOD HOUNDS
EXCITING INCIDENT IN SOUTHERN
CRIMINAL ANNALS.

Chicago Gamblers Wife Robbed of S1:-
900 in JeweIry-Strange Manner of En-
phasizing Northumberland on Her
Wedding Night-NoveI News Nuggets.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March. 12.-Last Fri
day morning, Frank +. Cooke, depot agent
at Scots Station, was found murdered in
bed The morning after the body was dis
covered Mr.. Hardy of Purdy county was
sent for to trail the murderer with blood
hounds. The trail was found, and the party,
mounted on fast horses, followed the dogs at
breakneck speed es.s - 20 8
At point down the creek in tie middle
of the swamp the pursuing party heard
peculiar noise from the dogs, characteristic
of them when they have caught their prey,
and half a mile down the creek a strange
sight was presented around the stump of an
old dead tree The dogs, ON their launches,
were yelping at the figure of negro hang
ing to a limb with the desperation of q
demon His face was distorted, his eyes
looked as if they would pop out, his head
was wet and muddy, and his clothes covered
with blood
The negro was Henry Smith He was
taken from the tree, exhausted. In his
pocket was discovered an envelope with the
railroad stamp upon it addressed to Frank
T. Cooke. The blood on the negro's clothes
and the contents of his pockets clearly es-
tablished chain of circumstantial evidence
strong enough to convict him The party
started to Marion. Before they had gone
far the negro made his escape by jumping
down high bluff.
The plare was of such nature as to pre-
vent the men on horseback from following
him The dogs were again made to circle
for the trail and he was again captured
after long, hard run of seven mile. The
desperate negro was taken to Marion and
placed in Jail The jailer has deputi. ell a
strong guard to prevent the prisoner being
w nchai
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 12-There is the
liveliest kind of sensation in the First
Methodist Episcopal church of this city. A
series of revival meetings have b en- held in
the church during the past week, which have
been attended by very considerable mani
festatious OF the spirit Wednesday evening
however, Rev. James jerking, Canadian
rivivalist, in the course of his exhortation
made some remarks retie ting on one of the
sisters, Mrs Eli1abeth Stevens His re
marks caused sensation, and the meeting
broke up i'll a row Later Rev Jenkins
was arrested on comp amt of leading church
members and lodged in the city prisoa.
The friends of the injured lady are hisaly
incensed and VOW vengeance
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
Remarkable Wedding Ceremony.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March IA remarka-
BILE wedding occurred at Chestnut Mound.
Tenn, Monday. The bride is OF good
family and the BRIDEGROOM betrayed her
two years ago He refused to redeem his
promise, and to escape the vengeance OF her
male relatives be fled. During his a.scnce a
child was 10 n and died The father slibse
quently repented and obtained forgiveness
by solemn promise to atone By at once
making her his wife. The ceremony took
place Monday morning. They repaired to
the grave of their child with friends and the
minister, and kneeling, one on each side of
the tomb, with hands clasped above it, they
spoke the vows which united them, the serv-
ice being read by the minister, who stood at
the foot of the CraNe.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
THE BEST PHYSICIANS oUrpusE

J. A. Crawford says: Il have had the
worst form of Eczema two years, and fonnd
no relief from some of our best physic
ians who have made this disease "A spec
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
The Second Veto Message.

WARRINGTON CITY, March 1.-THE
president sent TO the senate Thursday q
communication containing his objections to
the "act to quiet title of settlers on the Des-
Moines river lands in the state of Iowa and
for other purposes"
After reviewing former legislation and
the decisions of tho various courts on the
subject matter Of the act, the president says:
at seems to me that all controversies which
can hereafter arise between those claiming
these lands have been fairly RENTED to the
state of Iowa, and that they can be prop
erly and safely left, and the government,
through its attorney general, should not be
called upon to litigate the rights Of private
parties"
The presidents first veto was sent In
Wednesday 1t was on the bill for the re-
lief OF J. H. McBlair, who was retired
wholly in 15f1 for incapacity, and after
ward placed on the retired list He recently
presented a claim for longevity pay, and
congress allowed the claim by the bill re-
ferrsd to-