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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
MEATH En- PREDICTING

-Four or fu, years ago weather pre-
dieting was a. business in full blast.
Weather alrnanacs we're popular lit
erature, and many citizens were con-
sulting their pages, as girl coDsults
a gypsy fortune teller, with plentiful
amount Of faith, that wanted only a
moderate share of fulfllment OF the
predictions to swear by the accuracy
OF the prophetic assurances in their
see-into-the-future almanacs. But,
unhappily for their faith, even a
moderate rate Of events failed 10 come
and sanction prophetic foresight.
The amaBRcs are no longer faithful
guidep, but there is not a little hnger-
ing desire for something more OF the
same sort, with just enough difference
10 give faith a little space for standing
room. The slowly dying crsdulty is
not-eyen after all the wreck OF
weather predictions-wi without ready
mouths to prophesy coming portents
and catsstrophits. They deal out
thunder, hail, earthquake, cyclone,
volcanic eruption, aurora5, de-
struction OF crops and shipping
with no stinted hand. 1t Is evident
that only coincidence is wanted by
which some great storm shall occur at
the time predicted, to arouse what is
left OF wea her curiosity into full vigor.
Early in the present century pro-
phetic almanac manufacturer, while in
earnest conversation with a friend,
was interrupted by the printers devil,
who said that the 10th Of January
weather was omitted, what would 1t
be2 Thunder, lightning and hail."
said the preoc:upied predictor. I'm
likely as 1t appeared in England on
such date, thunder, lightning and
hail there were on that day. Thi'
left no doubt. and as long as "Old
Moore" lived "0ld Moore's Almanac"
was In favor. Just now, Prof. Fos'
ter, OF Iowa, predicts Ave days OF rains,
hail, gales aud tornsdoes, with sun
spot, and auro fas, to begin next Mon
day. Let us have a general storming
at that time, and the professor can
make money on an almanac for two or
three years to come. Such things do
not no " last lifetime as they did in
Old Mo ore's day.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19

on Resolutions, that every word may
be weighed by that committee, assisted
by the gentlemen who have been sent
to represent Mr.. Parnell. !, for one,
object mest decidedly to matter Of this
kind being sent with the apparent
sanction OF the convention, and ask
for q ruling from the Chair" ~. .
The Chair sust1ined Mr.. Sullivan's
point OF order.
A gentleman from Wisconsin moved
to suspend the rules.
Mr.. Cannon, of Iowa, main aimed
that the gentleman from Wisconsin
should bave made his objection when
the rules were before the convention
today.
The chair here snuounced that the
gentlemen from Ireland informed him
it wss now abous O'Clock in the
morning in London, aud ss the Com
mittee on Resolutions would report in
the morniug nothing Yves to be gained
by telegraphing now.
"They are joking you" cried dele
gate, at which there was great laugh
ter and cheers.
Mr.. Murphy, Of New York, s'rove
for recognition, and there wee c.its
Of Murphy, Murphy"
murphy nothing, or any other
man." eaid the chairman, until the
gentleman has finished"
After considerable discussion Father
0'Brien arose and withdrew his reso-
luton, saying he had no idea his mo-
ton would create any such differences.
The Chair said there were no differ
ences in the convention. 1t was sim.
ply question of the rules, aud Mr..
Sullivan's point that all matters Of
this kind be referred to the Commit.
tee on Resolutions was sustained.
This convention then adjourned till
| 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Bishop SpaIding Confident That IL
Will BE Built.

WASHINGTON, August IS Bishop
Spalding, OF Peoria, ILL.,, is here on
business connected with the new
Catholic University. In three months
past the Bishop has been travelling
about raising funds for the university
and interesting Catholics in its de-
velopment. Speaking TO reporter
about the results of this week,
he said: 81 have found our
people everywhere enthusiastic over
the project A national university
was something the church has long
needed, and now that the idea is in
fair way OF being realized Catholics in
all parts Of the country sre contiibut-
ing their mites. Ihave collected quite
large amount Of money, indeed, but
the figures will not be made public
until the next meeting Of the Board OF
Trustees. There is no doubt tina
building operations will begin very
shortly,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
MEMPHIS APPEAL.
THURSDAY, :t AUGUST. IS, 1883.
p.rrxf MrDICINEs IN Politics

When sensible individual is seized
with disease he applies TO his family
physician and is soon restored 10
health. Others resort to all soIts OF
nostrums and sedstives, and, rackeo
with pain, in despair they commence
on patent medicines and soon furnish
a lob for the undertaken. 1t isso with |
political parties. A party oughtnotto |
exist unless based on certain funda-
mental immutsble principles, and TO
succeed 1t must cling to those princi-
ples in adversity as well as property.
The Wing party was once a power in
the land. Sickened by continued de-
feats, it commenced taking patent
medicines, wandering after strange
gods, and interpolated upon its creed
the despicable doctrine Of Knownoth-
ingism. This was the nostrum that
killed il. The Republican party is at
tempting TO cure lis ailments by re-
sort to patent medicines. A eonven-
ton Is called al Chicago on Septem-
btr 18th, with view OF convert
ing the G. o L. into national
temperance society. 1t is argued
that the situation is desperate; that
the very existence Of the Republican
party is at stake; that il is losing in
the North aud gaining nowhere some
thing must be done, and the only
thing to be done is TO make the Re
publican party big temperance or
ganiz alton. This experiment will be
as fatal TO the Republican party as was
Knownothingisn TO the Wing party.
The Democratic party is a growing
party; II hiss faith ia its principles and
Invites all 10 Join il. But the Re-
publicans have abando ned their old
principles-hGye no faith in them-and
propose trying experiments that will
take with the people. Prohibition is
distinctively q question OF local regu-
lation, and the establishment OF q
paper prohibition which would mo-
prohibi. would lose the tax ON liquors,
which amounts 70 about 100000, O0C
annually, while citie', counties ant
towns would be deprived of thu
license fees no exacted. The people
are not yet ready TO pay any such price
for prohibition in theory, and cheap
uu,axsd whisky in fact. This propo
sition is absurd.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
COTTON SEED AND MONOpOLY,

The spirit OF monopoly pro misses to
squeezs the cotton grower as it has al.
ready caught others in its odious grasp,
A large portion OF the cotton OF mills
are coming under the power Of the
American Cotton Oil Company, which
is striving 10 se'zs the whole business,
aud hold 1t in one overwhelming mo-
nopoly. Such vicious orgauiz alton
threatens ID do away with all compe-
tition, 60 that the monopolists, at their
own pleasure aud for their own inter
cot, could dictate the prices at which
it would sell oil to the public, and also
the rate it would pay the cotton grower
for his seed. This danger to the inter-
esss Of the cotton grower, az 1t should,
has aroused alarm, and has brought
into play something Of that spirit Of
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
The situation a, m Paso'

Ell PAso, Tx, August IS The ru-
NOR which prevails in the North about
Minister Jackson having been ordt red
out OF the country by Mexican author
tiles is entirely without foundation.
Everything is quiet at Paso del Norte.
Brigham is waiting the coming of A..-
Sedgwick, and is prepared to give him
sll needed assistance in making most
thorough investigation. Cutting says
he will be able 10 prove to Sedgwick's
entire satisfaction that he never circu-
lated copies Of the FL Paso Herald, con.
tanning the second libel, in Paso del
Norte. Upon this personal circulation
hinges at present The Mexican claim
to the legality Of Cuttings imprison.
meut,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
National Dr,M Contest.

WASHINGTON, August 1S.-A meet
ing of prominent cit,z ms was held
last night TO consider the project of
holding in this city a national drill
contest. 1t was the sense of the meet
ing that the closing week iu May,
1887, should be the time, as more fit
ting the convenience OF the citizen
so'diery every where, and as permit
ting the ceremonies to close with q
general gathering of soldiers from all
the States on Decoration Day at Ar
lington. 1t was agreed that rot less
than $4,000 should be subst ribed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
RUSSIA THE SOUS ROE OF DANGER.

Russia, Russia, continually Russia,
appears in the foreign kilograms as
doing something, suspected OF some.
thing, or threatening something. Now
the Afghanistan dispute Is coming
into notice again. Russia's conduct
there Is SO equivocal, and shows such
an unwilllngness TO come 10 direct
and peaceful negotiations that shall
permanently secure peace that the
future in that direction Is by no means
satisfactory. At the conclusion OF
the diplomatic quarrel between Rus
sia and England commissioners were
appointed to settle upon defined
boundary between Aighanis'au pos
sessions and the adjoining territory
conquered by Russia. But no settle
ment can be come TO with Russia.
That country makes claims where 1t
knows II has no rights, and
by haggling and disputing about
them prevents any sold conclusion
being come to. England has become
tired OF being dallied with and Knocked
by Russian sophisications, and will
withdraw its commission. This is
precisely what Russia was aiming at.
A matter in dispute is left unsettled,
and as long as that il the case Russia
can reopen the whole dispute when.
ever II suits her policy TO do so. A
place known as Khombia Is claimed
by Russia the Afghan government re-
fuses to surrender it. Afghanistan 10
the ally Of England, and the later is
bound to protect and maintain the
rights OF the former. There is, there
fore, a possibility OF the renewal OF the
whole quarrel, Atthe same time Rus
Bia is accused OF fomentiDg dificu Mites
in the Balkan provinces, and Of speak
ing threAteningly OF Bulgaria. She is
also accused OF parleying with Greece
with a view to future proceedings
againtt Turkey. In fact Russia Ia
the black spot that is continually
promoting anxiety in Europa. There
are even whispers Of possible alliance
OF Russia with France, by which thu
latter is 10 obtain its painted for re
venge upon Germany, and German!
reduced to a condition that will pre-
vent II being q check upon the design
Of Russia. Under thess circumstances
II looks as II an agreement should bI
come to In Europe to put q stop /;
Russian violations Of peace and inter
ference with the European countries
that adjoin 1t. According TO the Lon
don EcOnomiH this is precisely wha
what Is likely to take place. ThI
treacherous closing Of the port o
Batoum by Russia, and ts attitud,
toward Bulgaria, have aroused the at
tention OF Germany, Austria aud Eng
land. This may lead to a forma
undsnt lndiug among the three as l.
Russia. Such an understanding woul
form triple alliance, which Russi
with all its insolent haughtiness ca
neither brave nor withstand.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
nrItIah Press Comments.

LONDON, august lS.-The Standard,
referring to the Nationalist meetings
On Oh cago, says: "Chicago has given
on authoritative definition of the sense
in which the Parnellites accept Mr..
Glsds'one's settlement, namely, as an
installment. Mr. Parnell cannot ques'
iion the validity Of the decision Of his
paymasters. 1t behooves English Lib
erals to say whether or not they will
continue to negotiate with a delegate
whose credentials are invalid, whose
principals decline to be bound in ad-
vance by hissignaiure. 1t is easy now
to understand Mr. Parnelps extreme
anxiety TO postpone the convention"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
In the near old DAYS,

We differ in creed and politics, but
we are a unit all the same on the de-
sirableness Of fine head Of hair. II
you mourn the loss Of this blessing
and ornament, Q bottle or two OF
Parker's Hair Balsam will make you
look Is you did in the dear old days.
It Is worth trying. The only standard
80 cents article for the hair.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
bulgaria and servia.

CoNsTANTrNoPLE, August 1S.-The
Porte, answering an inquiry, assured
Prince Alexander that Turkey would
assist Bulgaria if attacked by Servla.
The British and Austrian embassies
have been informed of Turkeys reply,
and it is not believed in diplomatic
circles that the outbreak Of another
conflict is imminent.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
Attempted Assassine tIOn.

MoNTRvIDEo, August 1S.-As the
President Of the Republic was entering
the theattr last night miscresnt firsd
a revolver almos. point blank at his
head. The ball entered the Presidents
cheek, inflicting slight wound. The
Infatuated crowd attacked the assassin
and msltreated him so terribly that
he died shortly sf erward.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
Francis JOstph's Fifty sixth Birth
haV

VIENNA, August IS The titty-sixth
anniversary of the birth of Emperor
FIaucis Joseph was observed today
with great festivity. A review of the
troops was held end TIE Deum service
was conducted by the Archbishop at
the Cathedral, at which were present
Count Kolnoky and the rest of the
Cabinet and many other distingu shed
narenOa
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
Rector COnEflI at Rome.

RoME, August IS Rector Cornell,
Of the American College, has present
ed the Pope Peters pence from the
Diocese OF st. Joseph, Mo-; also, an
address from the clergy Of the Arch
diocese OF Baltimore, thanking the
Pope for having promoted Archbishop
Gibbons TO the dignity Of Cardinal.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
The Belfast Troubles.

BELFAST, August 1S.-Since the riots
began here every Catholic workman
has been bounded off Queen's Island,
although prior to the disorders hun
dreds were at work there. In many
large establishments Catholic en-
ployes have been forced to quit.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
The Committee on RESOLUTIONS.

The Committee on Resolutions was
subdivided into seven committees.
The report Of the committee will be
unanimous and will be the shortest
declaration ever made by league
convention. the resolutions will
indorBe Parnell and his party
and pledge future support TO
whatever extent necessary; ex-
press appreciation of the
iorbearanCe OF the Irish people under
the most annoying and oppressive
treatm INT Of the rack renting landlord
system, the partisan judicial admins
tration which prevails especially in
the north Of Ireland, acknowledge
the efforts of Gladstone and
the democracy OF Great Britain to
enact measure calculated to bring
about a reconciliation between the
two peoples, who have 80 long
been kept in hostility by mis-
management; declare the people
OF ireland have the iualienable right
OF self government, acknowledges the
obligations OF the Irish race to the
American press and people, aud ex-
presses the waTmeet gratitude to the
retiring league officials, President
Egan and Treasurer 0'Reilly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19

NAaAsAKI, JAPAN, August Is. -Seri-
GUS riots occurred here between chi
nese and Jspanes Five Chinese
were killed; hundreds wounded.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
Cholera In Austria.

LONDON, August 1S.-Cboera has
appeared at Corniola, Austria, and
four deaths have occurred.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
FifzrarnId FOR PresIdIng Onicer.

A number of the present officers OF
the league held a conference tonight
with other prominent members of the
convention. They discussed Judge
Fizg .rald as a presiding officer. The
result OF the conference was
a notice to John Fitzgerald to
be ready if called upon to
make an address to the convention.
Fitzgerald, of Nebraska, is said to
be the richest man in the league. He
is worth about IS, 100000, is president
OF three national banks, and is the
largest railroad contractor in theWest.
He is not so polished in manner as
many of the famed leaders of the
league, but is regarded as business
man OF ability far above the average.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
Riots I'm ,JaDau.

Death OF the Bishop or Metz.
BERLIN, August 1S.-The Bishop of
Metz is dead
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19

PARIS, August 18.-Disorders caused
by the striking workmen at Vierzon
has been suppressed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-19
Mrs. Parnem interviewed.

10 an in erview with MIR. Parnell TO.
day she was asked:
"What do you think of the address
read at the Ogden Grove meeting?"
III have not read it. | have been so
i'll l could not hold newspaper in
my hand. My health seems to have
come back with rush on me today.
II, however, it is a force address it
will be most mischievous. Now, l
will tell you what Salisbury ia waiting
for. He has his eye on this conven-
ton, and is waiting to see whether
my sons supporters are to be
avowed physical force men in
order that in I Isuch hypothesis
he may be furnished with an excuse
to bring the Irish people once more
under the rod of coercion. He has
attacked my son before, you know, for
being in league with dynsmiteTs, and
If these men are put into office at this
convention, it will give his assertions
a strong coloring of truth in the eyes
OF the English people. England Das
got many reasons to be dissatisfied
with the way in which things are be-
log managed, both in Fog and and
Ireland. People are being instructed
aud they are drinking in what they
are being told by able opponents Of
the Irish national creed. This will
bear good fru il it is not nipped in
the bud by revengeful antagonism in
stead OF Cancellation"
She was waited upon by q delega-
ton during the afternoon headed by
Col. W. P. Rend, chairman of the 30
called Palmer House Committee, and
Mrs. Parnell is reported to have said,
II think Mr.. Egan's party displays
great lack of wisdom"
At the headquarters OF the Palmer
House Committee huge handpills were
served round to all corners. They
were headed as follows: "The poll
cies. What the delegates have to
decide upon. Shall the Ameri-
can League support or repudi.
ate Parnell? Read and study what
is below" Then follows a short
article in italics headed, "a Trap Set
for Davitt." The address at Ogden
Grove and Chairman Finerty's speech
with sDavitt's reply are given in full,
after which follow Devoy's published
interviews. The whole is used as an
argument that the whole demonstra-
tion, which was under the control OF
Sullivan, was trap for Davitt and
threat for Parnell. On large pa'te-
board placard is posted 7. P. O'Con-
ner's cab 'egram, in which that gentle
man says that Mr. Finerty's speech
and the address adopted at Ogden
Grove have done incalculable injury
TO the cause OF home rule, both in
English and Scotch constituencies.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

There is some talk of an extra session
ofthe Legislature. One day last week
we asked one OF our modern Solons,
one who many day has followed a
plow beneath burning Louisiana
sun in June, and he replied: Nav,
It's too hot. Psrhsps, later in Decem-
ber, when its cooler."-Ec.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29

went up creek toward the White
Rain Mountains. The Big Horn. ran
ges were covered with snow. We
waited four days, and then went over
to the Woj Mountains.
1t has been popularity supposed that
Custerenteaed the river, but such was
not the case.
There were no ceremonies or exerci-
ses gone through with on the field
last Friday.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-29
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.

An incident occurred at the city hall
yesterday which excited great deal
of sympathy, and at the same time
aroused no little indignation in the
health department. Mrs. Minnie G.
Ashworth, tidy little woman, sp-
pealed to Secretary A. r. Carter, with
tears in her eyes and voice choked
with sobs, to bury her dead infant
little boy 7 months of age, who had
died of bronchial catarrh, aud whose
wan little corpse she had in her arms
wrapped against her bosom in faded
shawl. allow is it you bring the
child's corpse to me?" the secretary in
quired. 81 have no place else to take
it. cannot leave it sin the street. /
am not permitted to let it stay where /
have been living" To further in-
quires she stated that she had carried
the body in her arms through the
crowded streets of the city from No.
PA South Durham, street between
Aliceanna aud Lancaster street, where
she had resided in the house OF The.
resa Rode, working in picking es-
tablishment for what money she could
earn to pay for shelter, while her hus-
band, who is a:.'soldier in the United
States Army, was in Alabama. She
said she was native of Alabama and
had another child older, whom she
was obliged to leave with a friend
while she went to the city hall to have
the infant buried. She told Mr.. Carter
she was perfectly destitute and home
less; shat she was not allowed TO leave
the corpse in the house on Durham
street long enough to 60 to the city
hall TO beg for its burial. A physician
connected with the department certi-
fed that the Cause of death was brons
chial catarrh, and it is believed that
il the mother had been able 10 get
medicines and attention for it the life
of the child might have been spared,
Secretary Carter, who was greatly
touched by the incident said it was the
worst case he had encountered in all
the years he had been in the health
Office. Mr.. F, A. Kirschner, of the
department, took the body in charge
for burial, and Rev. E. Didler gave a
permit for its interment in st. Vincent
Cemetery.
The mother said che proposed putting
her other child in an asylum, and 1t
will probably 60 to st. Vinceat's Or
phanage. A sum of money was made
up for her Immediate wants by the
attaches of the health departmentment
The family at No. 2l4 South Durham
street removed into the country yester.
day and when the reporter went there
the house was locked up.-Balimore
Sur.
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The Indianapolis journal., 1886-11-27
Brief Mention.

The Methodists of Arrowsmith are to hold
revival
A slough in Henry county, nineteen miles long
and one-fourth of a mile wide is said to have an
underlying bed Of iron ore four inches in thick
ness.
Richard Shefferd a workingman with wife
and children, died at Peoria from the effects of
drinking quart of whisky. The whisky was
drunk on a wager. of ST., made with his brother.
and the liquor was consumed in the presence of
both families.
When S. B. Dray, of Schuyler county. was de-
feated In an attempt to become member of the
State Board of Equalization Congressman Neece
sent him large package of beet-seed. When
Mr.. Neeee was left behind in his race for Con-
cress this fall Mr. Dray sent him an enormous
beet raised from his package of seed.
A five-year-old son of j. F. Smith, of Mclean,
found an oil musket standing in one corner of a
room in his fathers house. 1t was partially con-
cealed by an overcoat which was hung on it,
The boy pounded with stick the hammer of
the Gun. The load was discharged, and tore
away one corner of the house and some of the
shingles OF the roof. 1t also destroyed the coat.