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BIRMINGHAM, ALA,
Increased Activity in Railroad
CireIes-New Elevator Company.

lePKOIAL TO TIE APPEAL.
BIRMISGHAM, ALA, August 25.-A
letter was received here today from
one OF the largest stockholders OF the
Mobile and West Alabama railroad,
who says it will be pushed through to
Birmingham ss fast as men and money
can do the work. Grading has already
begun on the extension. The infla-
ence Of the Kansas City railroad is
already seen. Work was begun today
on the six miles extension of the
Admission and Atlantic railroad. This
will bring it into Sylacouga on the
line Of the Georgia OentIals projected
extension from Goodwater to this city.
In fracas at neg,o ball at Warrior
last night, one man received pist
bal in the side which is thought will
probably kill him. Another got q
flesh wound in the leg.
A special to the Age from Fayette
Court House says: A farmer named
Mills Harris was ss!assinated in the
southern part OF Fayette county sew
eral days ago, He was blowing in his
cornheld when somebody fred load
of shot into him from a biding place
across the fence. The assassin 90.
away without leaving clew.
In the organization OF the Birming-
ham Warehouse Mills Elevator Com
pany several OF the solldest
men in the city we're in the
scheme, including two officers of the
Georgia Pacific railroad. The cam
pany has already bought ground in the
northeastern suburbs and will build a
large grain elevator and warehouse
right away.
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California Rennhiicans.

Les ANGELES, CAL, August 25.-The
Republican State Convention met
here this afternoon. United States
Senator A. P. Williams ives in the
chair. The convention nominated
full State and Congressional ticket
aud three Justices OF the Supreme
Cont. W. II. l. Barnes was elected
temporary chairman.
After the appointment OF the usual
committees, the convention adjourned
until tomorrow morning.
The platform, which will he pre-
sented tomorrow, favors free, intelli-
gent labor, that on it's wise direction,
depends the prosperity of the nation
and approves the cooperation among
lsborers; favors tho free coinage Of
silver; denounces the Democratic
national administration for seeking to
deprive tho people Of silver as a circu-
lating medium; advocates the passage
OF laws absolutely restricting the fur
Their immigration of Chinese, but
claims for those now in the country
under treaty stipu,aLions, the pre-
lection OF the law.
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SUICIDE
of the Rev. James q. Beechtr, Of
Elmira, N. Y.

ELMIRA, N. Y, Angus. 25.-The
Rev. James @. Beerher, of Coscob,
Conn, brother of the Revs. Henry
Ward Beecher and Thos. K. Beecher,
of this city, committed suicide at the
Water Cure this evening, by shooting
himself through the head with rifle.
He had been suffering under severe
mental troubles for a number of years,
and for time was under treatment at
the Middletown Asylum. He came
here recently in the care of special
attendant, At the cure he eppesred
to be in pretty far heath; aud today
enjoyed himself with others in shoot
ink at a target. During the evening,
while oonversing on the piazza, be
suddenly went to hisroom, and taking
a rifle placed the muzzle TO his mouth
and fired, killing himself instantly.
Mr.. Beecher was about SO years cd,
and was the youngest son of DR..
Lyman Btecher. He was graduated
nom Dartmouth College and Andover
Seminary. He was chaplain OF the
Seamen's Bethe! in China, chaplain CT
the Brooklyn regiment during the
war CT the rebellion, became Colonel
and was mustered out as a Brevet
Brieadier General, was pastor OF the
gregstional church at Oswego and
Poughkeepsie, and also had charge of
Bethel mission in Brooklyn. OF late
years he has lived on farm in Ulster
county,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-26
STAGE COACH ROBBED
BY n Number.Of Masked Men in Man.
itOba.

CHICAGO, LII, August %. - The
Times Calgary, MaRitoba special says
Yesterday at 2:45 o'clock the Edmon-
ton stage was stopped by two masked
men on the road eighteen miles from
Calgary. There were in the stage be-
sides the driver, Pete Campbell, pas.
sengers j. Burns, a traveller for Mrs.
Down, Of Winnipeg, A. Massey Co. s
traveller and Frenchman, name I'M
known. The masked men wore stripes
from the Union Jack over their faces
and canied calbines and fevolyels.
They were on foot and jumped out Of
: the long grass and stopped the horses.
They ordered the party to descend I;
they then marched The prisoners into
'Coulee, where they went through their
pockets. Burns lost $40, but another
seventy he had on him was over
looked, Mssey's traveller lost $50, the
Freuchman S135 and the stage driver
5000. The robbers then returned to
the stage and went through the lug
gage and opened the mail bags. A
mail bag containing registered letters
was overlooked. The stage horses
were then taken ont and driven away
and the highwaymen disappeared.
The footpads were evidently new in
the business and nervous. They took
none of the passengers watches. Last
night twenty-five mounted police
went out TO search for them, but have
found no trace. This is the second
time within a month the northwest
mail has been robbed.
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FARMERS CONGRESS-.
SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION AT ST.
PAUL.
President BeverIy's Annual Ad'
dress-The Urgent Necessity
for Organization.

ST. PAUL, MINI, August 25.-Over
200 delegates were present at the
opening OF the sixth session OF the
Farmers Congress OF the United
States at the State fair ground this
morning.
The meeting was called to order by
the President, Col. Robert Beverly, of
Virginia, the Rev. Henry Wallace, Of
Iowa, offering prayer,
An address of welcome was delivered
by Gov. Hubbard, who spoke approx
ingly of the farmers effort to obtain
relief from the unnatural burdens of
monopolists and their exactions and
oppression.
Col. Beverly epoke briefly in reply.
In the course Of his annual address
President Beverly on behalf OF the
farmers, thanked President Cleveland
for recommendation to Congress to
inquire whether legislation might be
considered in the interest of aaricul-
tnle. 1t is for Us TO consider whether
We shall continue TO deliver our suf-
Irsges on demand at the ballot box for
machine made candidates OF any
party or pledged TO the great meas.
ures we deem essential to our pros
perity and progress. "Organize Or
GAME! / beseech you," concluded
Col. Beverly; mot tomorrow, but to-
day. Combine and stand together as
one man in defense Of your interests
and in behalf of the general welfare"
Committees on amendments and
resolutions were than appointed.
The Committee on Resolutions is as
follows: Illinois, S. W. Ellerton; Vir-
ginia, R. W. 7. Duke; Mississippi, ].
Harris Field; Georgia, r J. Reddipg;
Dakota, @. A. Bliss; Arkansas, ]. d.
Adams; Indiana, j. B. Conner; Iowa,
Edward Campbell, jr.; Kansas, ]. w.
Johnson; Kentucky, J. D. Clsrdy (;
Louisiana, 7. G.. Bird; Maine, J. w.
Deering Missouri, Oubridge Horsey !;
Minnesota, w. @. Leduc; Nebraska,
@. Berry; Nevada, E. w. Crutcher;
New Jersey, A. Q. Cutler; New York,
r. H. Lewis; 0 1io, @. Dslaro; Penn.
sylvanis, Herman Handel; South
Carolina, ]. T. Sloane, jr.; Texas,
John M, Cross; Tennessee, d F. Cock
IA, 5iefideP. Houston Wisconsin,
N. D. Ffall; Vermont, N. Cutting !;
Missouri, @. M. Campbell.
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THE MAYFLOWER
10 Defend the America Cup
Against the GaIatea.

New YORK, Auguet 25.-The second
and last trial race between the four
big sloops yachts, Ma yaower, Puritan,
Priscilla and Atlantic, to decide which
ehal sail against Lieut. Henn's British
cutter, Galatea, in September. was
successfully sailed today over thirty
mile course, outside OF Sandy Hook.
1t resulted in another victory for the
new Boston sloop, Mayfower, and in
her selection by the committee to de-
Iend the cup. She defeated the Puri-
tan 3 minutes 81 seconds, the Priscilla
s minutes as seconds, and the Atlantic
8 minutes AZ seconds, corrected time.
The Puritan, which took second place,
beat the Priscilla 4 minutes IA Sec
onde, and the Atlantic minutes So
seconds. For the first five miles the
positions OF the sloops did not change
much. When off Monmouth Beach,
at l0:40, the Puritan made one trem-
endoua roll 10 port. Her spinnaker
boom was buried in sea, the foot OF
the sail filed and its weight snapped
the boom of six feet from the out
board end.
The "outer mark" was giboed
'around in the following order: Attain
tic, Mayhower, Puritan and Priscilla.
Now began the battle Of the giant
sloops to windward. The Mayhower
soon began both outpointing and out
footing the Atlantic. Of Long Branch
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-26
TENNESSEE POLITICS.
THE GUBERNATORIAL C4NDI
DATES TO MEET IN
Joint Debate and Canvass The State
TOgether-BOb Taylor Deilues
His Position.
ESPECIAL TO THR APPEAL.l

NASHVILLE, TENN, August 25.-The
members of the State Democratic Exec
utive Committee met here today and
agreed to have joint discussion be-
tween the Gubernatorial candidates.
They addressed letter to the RspUb-
.lican Executive Committee, asking a
conference to alter some OF the dates,
but could not find any OF the members
of the Republican Committee, go the
matter was left to Chairman McCon-
nell to attend to.
sBeB TAYLOR
was rendered seIenade at the Max
well House tonight. Ee received a
perfect ovation, and was kept busy
shaking hands for long time.
rSeldom has a greater or more
cordial reception been given any pub
lie man in Nashville. Mr.. Taylor
made a ringing speech, as also did
other prominent Democrats. In his
speech Mr.. Taylor said: "For my Re.
publican opponent have the highest
regard. He is bightoned gentleman,
For he is my brother. l have told him
to come along aud would introduce
him into good society. would say
that if the people expect personal
abuse OF him from me thsy are badly
mistaken. The man who bears tie
Republican banner I'lovs as man can
only love brother. This is not a
family fight, but this people are the
great ejectment court, and my brother
is the attorney for the Republican
party and 1 do not believe be can
make a case. Ii the Democratic party
cannot stand on principle it cannot on
prejudice and il l cannot succeed on
principle alone let me 60 down.
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Will Probably ReCsIl His Hesigna,
ton

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 5.-Tnt
difference between Marshal Gross
Judge Barr is said to he that Judge
Barr refused to sign the Marahal's re.
QUESTION for funds 10 run his office
saying that the Marsha AID his depu'
ties were making too many arrests
Marahal Gross replied that he only
served tho warrants which were
placed in his hands, and sent in bis
resignation. Judge Barr has since
signed the money requisitioD.
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FriRhtfaI Accident.

AsHEvILLE, N. G., August 25.-This
afternoon part Of construction train
on the Asheville and Spartanburg rail-
road, while ascending heavy grade
on the mountain section between
Tryon City and ssluda, broke loose,
flying down the mountain with fright
tnl speed. Overseer Swift and four
convicts were hurled from the fiat cars
and killed. A guard was seriously in
jured and seven convicts were injured.
The cars did not leave the track but
did not stop until they reached Tryon
CHtv p
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SYRACUSE, N. Y, August 25.-The
State Canal Union which has been in
session here for two days, passed reso-
lutiops declaring that it is the duty Of
the State to at once enlarge the canals
and docks. Amendments looking to
government bids were voted down by
huge msjorities. George Clinton, Of
Buffalo, a descendant Of Dewitt Gin
ton, was elected President Of the
union, vice ex-Gov. Seymour, de-
ceased.
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ing time of 1885. The mills up to this
noon enjoyed fair power. The water
in the canal, however, has receded
sbout eighteen. inches since Monday,
aud unless heavy aims come soon
there will be short power. The -four
market is fairly active; quite a good
demand from abroad at eighty better
prices. Some orders havs come for
patents for export account
unusual of late. The direct experts
last week were $1,000 barrels. Re-
eeipts the PISS, week-wheat, sos, $50
bushels. Shipment - -four. So 695
barrels; wheat, 46,750 bushels; mill
stuff, 22SS tons. Wheat in store
Minneapolis, 2,26S, 100 bushels; Du.
luth, 2,S6s, S62 bushels; st. Paul, AGO.
O0O huahela
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Gen, John Newton Appointed 10
Succeed Squire

NEW YORK, August 25.-Msyol
Grace today appointed Gen. John
Newton, of the United States army
as Commissioner of Pablo Works,
vice Squire removed. The Mayor ar
rived at his office at the City Hal
shortly before o'clock in the after.
noon and met Gen. Newton, who said
that he would accept the position
The General then hurried away, in
time 10 take the 4;30 p M. train ior
Washington, where he will make Or
rangements to be placed upon the re.
tired list of the army. His term Of
Office as Commissioner Of Public
Works will expire ON May !, 1889.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-26
Korth CaroIIna Democrata.

RALEIGH, N. O., August 25.-Tbe
Democratic State Convention met here
today and nominated W. N. H. Smith
for Chief Justice; Thomas S. Ashe and
A. S. Merrymau for Associate Judges.
These are the present Supreme Court
Justices. The convention adopted no
political platform or resolutions. The
impression is that the Republicans
will make no nominations for these Of
fees
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pier, at 3:l5, che rs ID her a
quarter o! mile to widward. The
Puritan passed the Brooklyn sloop at
$40. The breeze freshmed consider
able now, and canted apoint to the
eastward. At 4:0S, whel off the Up
per Highlands, with ;he lightship
bearing east one-quart,r north, the
May flower tackled TO theeastwsrd, the
Puritan following suit It 4:10. The
Atlantic and Priscilla tscked at 4;3l
and ASS respectfully. The Mayfower
tcked for the finish at 4.41, aud came
dGshing across the line at 4:50:45 in
grand style, her crew waving caps and
cheering as she Squared away" for
home, cheered by hundrsds on the at
tending steamers,
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The Pres,den,tsI plsuic Party.

SARANAc Inn, N. Y, August 25.-
This has been the quietest day spent
by the Presidential party in the Adj.
rondacks. None of the party either
fished, rowed or handled the riff.
President Cleveland entertained some
acquaintance on the piazza of his log
cabin, while Mrs Cleveland visited the
ladies at saranac Inn, With the
younger ladies especially, she has be-
come a great favonte. The guides sci
a gill net for minnows tonight, and the
sport at fishing with live bat will be-
gin tomorrow.
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Attempt 10 Wreck an Excursion
Trntn,

JOLIET, ILL August 25---Au excur-
sion train Of Ave coaches, having on
boa,d about 800 passengers i,Om An.
Ttr3, arrived in this city today ovsr
the new road, the Joliet, Aurora and
Northern. Tee and legs were discov.
cred in three different places on the
track in time to prevent a wreck. The
distractions were all discovered with
10 a mile OF each other. The railroad
officers think they were pla ed there
by some one whore property was con
dtmned or purchased at too low a
priGs by the company. This is the
fist exCprsion over the road.
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BOLD STAGE ROBBERY
In the Barrens OF North Alabama,
Near ElkmOnt Springs.
IspxcrAL TO TIE ApPRAL.l

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 25.-A
special to the Union from Pulaski
says: The Elkmont Springs stage was
robbed this morning in the barrens Of
North Alabama, half way between Elk.
mont S alton and the Springs. Five
or six men surrounded it, dragged the
driver out and cut and beat him sc
that his death is feared. A posse is in
pursuit. TIE driver recognized two
Of the men as barrenites whom he
saw at the Springs recently. The
mail was robbed and some money
taken.
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Germnn.AmerIenn JOurnnItstH

New York, August 25.--The session
of the GeTman-AmeriCan Journalists
Association came TO an end today.
Taeir next meeting will be held III
some Western city. Among the Off
GERS elected were the 70 lowing: Vice
Presidents--H. Sigel, Wisconsin Thos.
Kerchkotf, California; G. Won Helm
ielden, Illinois; Dr. T.. Prstorius, Mis-
sonfi; i. Essennecke. OHIO.
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The minneapolis Flour Trade.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, August 25.-
The Northwestern Miller says: The mills
started Thu :sdsy after three days
stoppage to clean the canal. Besides
three mills which ran all the week,
fourteen. others got in three days. The
total product OF the week was 79,480
barrels, averaging 19,247 barrels daily,
against l2l, 175 barrels the preceding
week and 6S, 90barels the correspond
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-26
Labor TroubIes I'm EupIaud

LONDON, August 25.-The Master
Cotton Spinners' Association, Of Boil
ton, representing 100000 spindles,
hes unanimously moved 5 per cent.
reduction in wages, providing that
three-quarters of the spinners OF Ash
ton and Oldham agree TO do likewise.
The reduction, il made, will affect
10000 operatives. The operatives
threaten to strike il their wages are
rednned.
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senator Eyarts seriousIy Injured

WINDSOR. VI, August ga car
rage containing Senator Evarts. Of
New Yerk, Charles @. Perkins, OF Bos-
ton, and Miss Matthews, daughter Of
Judge Stanley Matthews, of Ohio, was
overturned this evening. Mr.. Per-
kins was instantly killed, and Senator
Evarts and Mics Matthews were Sc
verely bruised, though not seriously
iniuraJ
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The Delta Tau DeItn fraternity

LoUIsv1LLE, KY, August 25.--The
twenty. eighth annual session OF the
Delta Tau Delta College Fraternity
met here today with good attend.
ance j. B. War, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, was chosen chairman and ad.
dresses were made by I. H. Stucky
and Oliver Ma'son, Of Louisville. The
meeting continues tomorrow.
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Made an Assignment.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, August 25.-The
Wisconsin Glaes Company assigned to-
day for the benefit Of its creditors.
Assets, $l25,000; liabilities unknown.
Numerous attachments recently ex-
ecuted was the immediate cause OF the
failure. About 100 men are thrown
ont Of work.
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Germnn EyanreIicnI Synod

BUFFALO, N. Y, August 25,-The
triennial General Conference OF the
German Evangelical synod OF North
America opened here today. The Rev.
John Zimmerman, Of Burlington, la 4,
ia president,
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WHERE have used Tongaline in
cases OF neuralgia it has worked very
satisfactorily so far.
R. W. BRADY, MD, pQnesdale, Pa.
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Even III You Buy a Dozen

common porous plasters-which you can set
for a song at any Of the Cheap John drug
gists-you have merely thrown away your
money, for one Benson's Capcine Plaster is
sons is the only porous plaster In the market
that IL honestly and skillfuly made and SCI
entifcally medicated Others are no moro
than nominal limitations Of BensOn's. They
are cheap because they. possess none Of the
ingredients which render Benson's valua-
BILE. Tho latter are prompt 10 act, pleas
ant TO wear, and cure in n few hours all
ments which others will not even relieve.
The public are especially warned against So
cin or @CpS"ieins pIasts lyu a. worthless
articles intended 10 deceive. Ask for BEN
sons and look for the 4" Three Seals" trade
mark and tho word "capeine cut In the
center.
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nio,I ora Arc

LIMA, August 25.-The Archbishop
OF Lima died last night at an extreme
old age.
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LuNpBoRe's perfume. Edenis

LUFDBoRG's perfume, Edenig
Lundborg's perfume, Alpine Violet.
LANDLORDS perfume, Lily Of the
Valley.
LANDLORDS perfume, Marchal Nile
Rosa
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ArTAcKs on CARs.

A crowd OF fifteen or twenty strikers
seized one of the Third avenue cars az
it was passing Forty.seventh street
this afternoon and after driving the
passengers out turned it over on it's
aide. An open car which followed
was attacked and upset. When the
driver showed fight revolver was
pointed at him. Great excitement at
tended these acts. The appearance OF
policemen set the rioting strikers to
flight. They were chased, but only
one, Edward MoEwing, a conductor,
was overtaken. He WAS locked up.
A posse of police arrived and set the
cars Alright, after which travel was re.
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1 GENERAL TIE up PROBABLE

1t is believed that the local sssem-
blies Of horse car men were in session
tonight to receive orders for general
tie up tomorrow morning. The men
on the Forty.second street road will
tie up tomorrow. Possibly also the
Sixth and Eighth avenue roads.
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COLUMBIA ATKENEU

Buiidings, we'll lighted heated and ventilated; hne ibrar
teachers Thorough and complete course OF Instruction.
ton, Paintings etc. No seetariansm SOth Annual ses
1886 Prices reasonable. Illustrated Catalogue Tree
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-23

Numerous communications have come
from different parts Of the State. A gen.
tleman from Florence writes:
II have over 100 men ready; what induce
ments do you oferf They have been wild for
Reply at once,
"-, Commander"
A would-be volunteer from Cheraw,
who evidently aims at the Commissary or
Quartermaster Department, tor which
every Charleston volunteer is candi-
date, writes: "If you have not got your
supply of men, and terms are agreeable,
| would like to go to Mexico. Please let
me hear from you what you desire them
to do; what part of Mexico Won wish them
to go to, and what wages you Will pay.
am young man, % years old; have sew
eral years. experience in farming and
mercantile business"
A patriot in Marion, in sublime igno-
rance of an impending war, writes: 81
see in to-day's News and Courier there
was wanted men in Mexico. Well, you
let me know by return mail what they
wants them to do. l am out of business
now"
There are doubtless hundreds OF men
in the city who would volunteer within
tweuty.four hours in case of declara-
ton of war against Mexico, and Mr..
Ahrens' Joke, which Theodore Hook
would have envIed, has developed evil
dence Of the military spirit which has
always characterized our people, and
which perved the Palmetto Regiment in
the Mexican war to be first in the halls of
the Montezumas.