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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20


Senator Sherman was reelected
to the United States Senate by the
Ohio Legislature now in session.
1t was prophesied by many Ohio
democratic newspapers that Sher-
man would never be reelected to
that honorable body, but he was
elected on first ballot. Mr.. Sher-
man is the man for the place and
we congratulate the people of Ohio
on their good sense in retaining
the greatest man Of the Republican
party in the councils of the nation
There is a great difference between
he and the coaloil frauds on the
other side of the House.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

The M. E. Church, at Loudon,
asks aid in paying off their church
debt of $256. They propose sending
a cane, cut from the battle fields of
Lookout Mountain or Missionary
Ridge, to each person who will
send the Secretary of the Church
$l.l5. The church pleads only 20
members, and poverty. A saloon
could raise that amountin two days
without canes. Shotgun whisky
needs no advertising to do its work.
What a shame 1t is that the Chris
tian Church can't raise $3.50 to pay
off a debt on a temple erected for
the worship of God in a Christian
country.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

A fiend up in the old keystone
state, whose daughter had married
against his will, should have been
mauled. The daughters husband
died shortly after the birth of the
child, and the widow, in a suffering
condition, returned to her fathers
house. 1t was an evening of the
recent cold spell that she returned,
but the old sinner would not admit
her and drove her from his door.
Mother and babe were found next
morning frozen to death.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

The world has been cursed with
tyrans ever since men inhabited
it. The old doctrine was that
might made right and he who was
the strongest man always succeed
ed when brute force was the law.
1t is regarded as q sweet morsel for
a man to be clothed with q little
authority. whether in church or
state, and the hardest thing he il
forced to do is to surrender his
power. We see exhibitions Of this
constantly in the governments
where the citizen is asking for
more rights. Russia, Turkey, Ger
many and even in England, the
crown Il protected with u standing
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

Democratic politicians are max
ing an effort to capture the colored
vote, at least enough to enable
them to hold majority in the ma
ton, thus assisting them to carry
doubtful states. This policy has
been agreed upon and adopted in
Tennessee. The same means are
not to be used in all localities.
Where the Republicans have a ma
jority, they will be treated with
great professions of friendship,
kindness to them, treating them as
equals, exchanging courtesies, such
as drinking with them, smoking
with them, loanlng them small
sums of money, thus buying them
with little favors. But in localities
where the Republicans are in the
minority the Democrats will and do
use a little different way of persua-
ding the colored folks, a kind of boy
cotting process. Against those who
refuse to vote their ticket is it en-
forced. In places like Knoxville
they are made candidates for some
little place, but the bourbon ele-
ment forget to vote for them on
election days.
We would be glad to see the COL
ored people stand for the right and
remain steadfast, allowing no sor.
did or corrupt means to tempt them
from that way. Little favOrs prac.
ticed toward them during the cam
paign, or on election days should
have no influence upon them in de-
termining what should be the line
of policy-the acts of political par
ties are the best means Of deter
mining the true line of policy, and
this is best determined by the light
of history and a continued personal
experience.
Candidates make great pretenses
Of honesty, economy and reform
but when in Office, things 60 as they
did before, and often the situation
is more doubtful than under a for
mer administration. 1t is we'll Il
discuss a man as he has been. 1t Il
true this may be unjust to the rea
reformer, but in the language 0
John the Baptist, reformers shoult
first bring forth "fruits meet for re
pentance"-evidence of sincerity
; before professions are made. Pro
: fessions are cheap and amount t.
nothing. 1t is the acts of men tina
stamp them as honest, economics
and genuine reformers. Wit
these lights before them the color
ed people need not be deceived.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

In the iron market at Cincinnati,
last week, there was heavy buying
and an advance on rates was con.
templated of 30 cents on Southern
iron. The Tennessee Iron and r.
R. Co. had over 10000 tons of orders
booked. AT Philadelphia the mar
ket was strong. Makers are hold
ing back, while buyers are anxious.
Two or three new companies will
blow in soon. Steel rails are. $34.OO
and $500 per ton.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

army to keep the authority Of the
king from being captured. Ireland
has been crying and pleading for
her rights for years, but the power
of the throne has been deaf to her
entreaties; but it now looks like
the throne was trembling and some
concessions would have to be made.
Whether it can be done without
bloOdshed is the question.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

A juror up in Pennsylvania went
crazy after listening to four able
lawyers, two on each side ola Grim
inal case. He tried to decide
whether the man charged with
crime was guilty or innocent, but
could not. If jurors would pay
strict attention to the evidence and
then receive the law bearing upon
the case, from the judge, there
would not be much trouble about
deciding whether n man charged
with a crime is guilty 0rlnnOcent.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

The Ohio election dispute was
settled on the 18th inst, by the un.
seating Of the nine Democratic
members and the installment of
nine Republicans in their places.
This gives the Republicans a ma
jority Of twenty-One on joint ballot,
afio,ding a wholesome majority for
all Legislative action.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

Allen G. Thurman received the
entire vote of the Democrats of
Ohio for United States Senator, to
succeed John Sherman. Thurman
Is a good man and would have
given general satisfaction among
his party followers in case he
should have been elected,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

John Sherman becomes his own
successor in the United States Sen.
ate. The determined efforts Of the
Democratic party to elect their
man produced the utmost harmony
In Republican ranks, and Sherman
received the entire party vote.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

It is quite fortunate that the sa-
loon closed before the hard cold
winter struck our town. Many
men had money to buy bread and
wood who would have been desti-
tute of both these if there had been
an open saloon. Mothers and chill
dren can afford to thank God for
the interference of good men who
helped to close the dead-fall north
of the court house.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

The daughter Of Jefferson Davis
presented Senator Beck with a wa
ter color picture in honor of his
silver speech. Represented a sill.
very landscape, with silver clouds,
and between them shining out is a
silver moon; which is very appro.
pirate.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

1t Is a wonderful thing to have
blue blood in ones veins, or to have
a relative ancestor who held an Of
fee under Henry the l., or Richard
the I'LL, or whose great-grand faith
er was descendant of family re-
lated to one of the ancient lords or
mobiles. This is sufficient to keep
stiff upper lips for 24O years.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

AS was anticipated, the trial of
Horace Foster, the murderer of
Ben Wilkinson, at Knoxville a
short time ago, proved a mistrial.
The jury failed to agree and Foster
Is out on bail. The wonderful cry
for blood in that city has ceased all
of a sudden.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

A. b. Baird, President of the Ten
nessee Editorial Association, will
read a paper at the International
Association at Cincinnati, Februa-
ry 23rd. Subject: "Class journal.
ISM"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

Senator Payne, Of Ohio, has some
serious charges thrust against him
for the manner in which he was
elected. It looks to q man up In q
tree that Ohio needs a bone scrap
ing.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

Congress Is overburdened with
little personal bills, praying for pc.
cuniary aid. II one-third of them
were granted it would bankrupt
the treasury.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

The citizens of Knoxville acted
in very humane manner during
the cold snap, by assisting the suf-
fering fumilies with fuel and food.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

Sam Jones Is raising a dust and
is sweeping down the cobwebs from
the high places in Cincinnati.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20

Hendricks Is to have Q monu-
ment A subscription list Is al.
ready started.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-01-20
9rofc,,icnaf Sase,.
A. G. HOWE.

ATTORNEY & COUNsELOR-AT-LAW.
viii practice in the State and Federal Courts.
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Maryville, Tenn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
The ReOrs aniza'iOn OF the signal
service,

WAsHISaroN, December 2.--Gen.
w. b. Hszen, the Chief Siynsl Off .e,,
hal submitted to the Secretary OF
War, with a request for approval
and accommodation, a bill providing
for a reorganization OF the Signal Ser
vics aud its Incorporation as a regular
burssu of the War Department., hav-
ing chargs OF weither predictions,
army signallins and the maiutena1ce
and repair OF military telegraph lines.
The bill provides hat the bureau shall
insist OF one chief officer, with the
rank of bIigadiei general, such conn
missioned ofiicerl Of lower grades as
have been or may be provided for by
law, 100 sergelnis thirty corporals, 200
privates and the necessary clerks,
copyists, messengers, etc.
The bill contamplates the transfer Of
the sixteen second lieutensnts now in
the corps to the line OF the army,
with the respective dates OF their
commissions, as vacancies occur, and
provides that the President shall be
authorized to detail twenty-five Off
GERS from the army ss acting signal
officers, who, when so detailed and in
s.rucied. shall not be relieved from
signal duty except for uuh!ness, or
other sufficient cause. The enlisted
men are to be enlisted for four years,
and classified as twenty. five first-class
sergeants at $500, fifty second-clsss
sergeants at $l4oO, ffiy-five third. class
ssrgaaots at $780, thirty corporals at
$1,000, 100 privstes at f1100 and ITO
| urivates at 1900,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
The Fine Performance OF Aida.

ST LOUIS Mo-, December 2.-The
finest performance OF Aida ever given
here was tonight at Music Hall, with
Nine. Fursch- Msdi as Aida, and drew
an audience that completely filed the
auditorium Theappearance of Nine.
Fursch-Madi excited great interest,
and, as she made her entrance in the
fret act, she was received enthusiast.
cally. Nine. Fursch- 10 un-
equaled in this role, and gave q per-
Torrance which for breadth Of vocal
and dramatic treatment could not we'll
be excelled. She was repeatedly re-.
called during the evening. Miss Vsss
ZAntan made her frat appearance
here as Amuerio, aud scored a sue
cess, and the excellent work OF all the
othor artists in the cast contributed
largely to the general success Of the
performance. The stage mouDtings,
scenery and costumes far excelled any
stage spectacle ever seen here, and
were simply muni6cent,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
A PLEA FOE TEE nIRDs.

Woman has been famed in all ages
for her love OF mercy, her sympathy
with suffering aud her adherence OF
cruelty. Among the women OF the
South these virtues are especially emil
nent. This being the CAGE, how
strange il has been for some time past
to observe, in one particular, an entire
reversal Of conduct 80 honorable to
the sex. At the bidding OF unthirk-
ing and unfeeling fashion, the ladies
have been wearing as part Of their
adornments portions Of the limbs Of
some OF the most beautiful and charm
ing of the winged inhabitants OF our
forests. Need we plead for those
gentle creatures, who ask OF US only
that we should delight in their plum
age as they flt from tree to tree, or be
eniranced as they food the air with
musicf A little thought, little
reference 60 their own kind Bympa-
thies, will prevent the fair readers OF
the APPEAL from ever again conform
ing TO tho dictates Of a hideous fash.
ion, that demands the destruction
OF creatures who form one OF the most
delightful Of oil natures living pro-
ductions. In several cities ladies have
formed associatiops,pledged to wear no
ornament obtained by the destruction
Of the most beautiful and attractive OF
all the deniEens Of the woods. They
are pledged, elso, to lead their sister
women 10 avoid the same abhorren
practice, The ladies' love what is
graceful in form, beautiful in color,
and attractive in movement, all these
are found in the tenants Of the wood
lands, and the thousand attractions
the birds possess should win for them
woman'S protection. For women to
be the cruel authors and instigators Of
their destruction has about II some
thing hideous and repellent.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
mrs. Judge , avis "a Hopeless IN
valid.

WASHINGTON, December 2 Mrs.
John Davis, the second daughter Of
tue late Secretary f State Freling-
huysen and wife Of Judge Davis, OF
the Court OF Claims, las become
hopeless invalid She has never 70.
covered from the IL juries received by
being thrown from drag al Lenox,
Ma q, last summer. II was thought
after her Ia. urn to WGshin ton TIA,
her recovery would be rapid and GER
t4in. The other day Mrs. Davis felt
SO well that she thought che would Try
to walk down stairs with assistance.
This was her fret atIemnt to walk
since the injury. She had t1ken but
a few steps when shs fell from a
stroke of paralysis. The attack was
severe, but doss not extend above the
legs. The physician in attendance
does not think Ms Davis will ever
be able to wax again, bui at the same
tims her general health will probably
be good, 81 That she may live for
year,, bu. viii always have to Temain
in a reclining POSITION, This sad fate
of a lsdy who WIS 80 prominent in So
ciety under the last administration has
created great sympathy throughout
Washington.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
THE sAXTON.MASON CASE.
Pretty MISS sAXTON, THE
RUISED GIRL,
On the witness Stand-She Tells the
Story OF Her Relations with
the Millionaire,

BURLINGTON, W., December o.
This hearing in The SaKton-Mason
case WAS resu med today, and Miss
Sake on was placed on the stand. She
testified that SIZE vas IL years old.
Macon began 10 let her have money
ia the fail q 1881. She was between
IL and Is years cd when Mason Sc
duced her. He began by giving her
So, snd then SIS, after their frat il
licit meeting. He subsequent gave
her, at different times, about $1,000.
Mason had given her money several
times concealed in fruit. Her sister
had seen various sums Of money given
her by Mason. She saw him some.
times twice day and he drove to her
home as often as four times q
week. On cross examination witness
admitted that she was confined at
Willsboro, N. Y, several months ago,
that the child YVES dead when born,
and thst che took the remains in q
box to Jersey City, where they were
buried. This was the trouble referred
to in her letter asking Mason for
money. The Stae's Attorney submit
ted letter from the witness to Mason,
dated August 4 h, which enclosed a
letter which, she said, she would send
to his wife the next day If she did not
hear from him. The letter stated that
che had child by Mason, and asked
Mrs. Mason 10 pity her, as she was an
innocent girl before her husband
ruined her. Witness stated that
when Mason received a copy OF the
letter which she had threatened to
send 10 his wife, he gave her an order
to 60 to the bank and draw the money.
She did not tell him how much she
wanted, because he told her to draw
as much 80 she wanted. She told OF
trip to Boston with Msson in a sleep
ing car, she occupying the lower berth,
and said che had made a similar trip
to Boston since, but not with Ma
son. She also described their
different meetings, which, she
eald, began in 1881 and continued
for several years, during which time
Mason gave her money ia sums rang.
lug from 50 to $500. About Thanks
2 wing, 1885, she goi into trouble and
Mason gave her medicine to take and
$500. In January last she again goi
into trouble, and went to Willsboro
April lst, where she remained until
the birth Of her child, in August. Al
this point the court adjourned unit
tomorrow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
THE BRIDGE PROJECT

To further the prosperity Of Mem
phis. and 20 extend its commerce, ono
great aud main auxiliary lie required
"a bridge across the rivsr. In in
creasipg our facilities for commsro1
the bridge Is q crown to the work
that has been done and that is con-
templated. With the only bridge
across the Mississippi below st. Louis,
Memphis will enjoy so eminence
that cannot fail 10 secure the most fs-
vorsble results. Kansas City has been
one of ths most prosperous In the
Uuited States, but its people never
felt assured until the bridge across
the Missouri was built there, then 1t
was Certsin that great career was be-
fore the city, and IT put forth all its en-
ergies accordingly, With the brilliant
success we are all acquainted with. 50
It will bs with Memphis. With
the bridge Memphis will at once
stand out as a prominent business
center, center with which every
important Southern and Southwestern
railroad must have connection. 1t is
notifying that spectators who care
nothing for Memphis interests should
have been able to secure a position,
though only on paper, detrimental to
those interests. IL 10 gratiiyingto find
our Merchants Exchange 30 fully
alive to the immediate Importance Of
the bridge project, and 30 decided and
outspoken In the views expressed in
their resolutions. We must now omit
no possible pressure upon Congress.
Our people generally must support
the action Of the Merchants Tx
change, by showing their hearty ap-
proval OF that action, and by using any
influence they may have with MEM
bers Of either House 10 induce them
heartily TO support the efforts making
to Illustrate mischievous and selfish
oppo ition, end TO secure, at as
early day as possible, the Memphis
bridge over the Mississippi. A little re-
Election upon the advantages the
bridge will insure to our city, will
show that the project to build 1t
should have the steady, persistent and
enthusiastic support Of every man and
woman in Memphis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
M EMPHIS APPEAL.
FRIDAY, +, mac. 8, isse
THIS WATER QUEsTIOH.

Ne present. our rssaers loday with
a full account OF the admirable reports
nresented 10 the Committee often by.
Sen. Oolton Greene and Mr.. s. w.
HAMPTON, the efficient chairman OF
the committee. The reports will re-
nav careful reading, and emboay the
results of eighteen mouths Of sSilful,
laborious aud indeia.igable efJrts in
search OF a solution of the grave
question that now confronts this
comm unity. The committee has
done lie work we'll and is abundantly
deserving of the thsnks Of the com
munity. They have availed them
selves in theirlresearches OF the SER
vices Of the most accomplished ex.
peris In the country, who have been
consulted, however, chiefly as to the
sanitary features Of the problem only,
and the feasi bility Of satisfactory FL
tra,ion. The lsbors Of the committee
have successfully demonstrated Two
things, that purs water in Aoundadt
supply can be obtained here, and that
in order 70 do 80 We need mo- % farther
than Wolf river. All reports agree
that no better or puT9r wa'er can b.
found anywhere, nor any ffeer from
objection ON sanitary grounds. An e5'
timate Of the cost is embraced in the
report, and suggests the possibility OF
constructing the necessary pant with
on. making the slightest draft upon
the revenues Of the city. Bat these
are Reconsideration The fact ra-
mains that q practicable solution Of
the water problem has been
presented by the committee
and that their work has been we'll aud
thoroughly done. For this all honor
70 the men engaged in 1t. Whatever
the outcome, the people owe them g
debt Of gratitude which will not soon
ha forQntten
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
CuOLKRA APpROACHINa.

Spite Of all that medicine could do
to cure and science to prevent, the
cholera has obstinately held its stand
in Europe throughout the year. 1t has
been less Wholesale in lite sppropria-
ton Of victims than Of old, but has
held It's ground With persistence that
elbows there is mischief in it, and per-
haps yet calamity to flow from 1t.
Cholera la upon It's travels and lie seek
ing fresh victims, and In its migrations
II has reached this continent, and has
begun its ravages in the Argentine
Republic and Brazil. Those States
have much intercourse with the
Mediterranean, which accounts for the
dreaded disease crossing over TO this
side OF the globe. Such an occurrence
cannot be viewed by ourselves with
Indifference. The sanitariRns must be
reused TO vigilance, and no precaution
omitted that eau hold at bay an
enemy that carries disaster, sorrow
and death wherever 1t finds entrance.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03

Fraok p Mottle at Oisbolt, Ia, vice
F. r. Bennett, suspended; G. @.
Scrimmgon sc Belle Paine, Ia, vice
". A. Hunter, resigoed ]. H. james
al Sac City, la vica r. II Lsmoroux,
resigned; j. NJ. Landis st Oswego,
Kss, vice L S Cum susp 7ndedi G.
w. Carlton a De Lodge, Mont. T.,
vic E. $. Stsckpo e, u'p3nded.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
The Conference Com mitteo.

WAsHINeToN, December 2.-The
Conference Committee on the inter-
state commerce bill held long session
today and discu .sed the points Of diff
ference between the two Houses.
Nothing was agreed upon, nor did the
discussion go far enough to warrant
any statement Is to what action will
probably be taken. Members OF the
committee, however, hope to reach an
agreement in few days.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
Peatmn.torn Annointoh.

WAsHISaToN, December 9. - The
PRECEDENT has appointed the following
postmssters; Edwin Judkips
at Frsnklio, N. H., vice Nj IS L g..
Colburn, suspended; Alexander Raft
at Kittsnning, Pa, vice E. A. Boa
head, euspeuded; Edwsrd Gardner at
Rochelle, l l., vice N. H. Glenn, sus-
Alex ,nder Charles at Oed ar
r pide, L., vice w. w. Smi h, sus
] p. Carlt ton at Iowa Fal s,
la, vice I. B. Knapp, suspended !
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
GOODS

Buckwheat Flour, Graham Flour,
Dried Corn, Farina, Tapioca, Sage,
Coru Starch, Lentels, Rolled Avena,
Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat, Split Peas,
Rice, White Peas, May Beans,
Farinoca, Hominy, Grits, Barley,
Green Kern,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03
bellies. Preserves. Etc.

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.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-03

have united into one common macs
with the native born citizens, and,
however, much they cherish the
memories OF The land Of their birth,
they yield not even TO the Rev. DR..
Newmsn in devotion to their adopted
c7uptrV