The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-13
NEWS IN BRIEF.

st. Johnsbury, VT, April 12.-Thad-
deus Fairbanks, the celebrated scale
manufacturer, died this morning, aged
90 years.
Cincinnati, o., April 12.-The Ohio
river is steadily falling an inch an
hour. Trains have resumed occupancy
al the Central Passenger Depot.
Chicago, ILL.,, April 1.-THE MetLo-
dist ministers OF this city, at their
regular meeting to-day, discussed the
eight hour movement and almost
unanimously favored it.
Washington, April IL. - Senator
Cbace reported to-day adversely from
the Committee on Postoffices and Post
roads a bill to increase the rate Of post
age on foulth-class matter to 2 cents
per ounce.
New York, April l2.-Ex-Aldermsn
Miller, who was brought back from
Florida on q charge Of bribery in con-
nection with the Broadway franchise,
was released on bail to-day. 1t is
understood that he will be permitted
to turn States evidence.
Cincinnati, o., April 12.-The
Chamber of Commerce to-day adopted
the report of a committee protesting
against the erection of bridge at
Cairo, H., according to the plan pro-
posed by its promoters, because it will
seriously interfere with river naviga-
ton.
Omaha, Neb April l2.-The funeral
OF tho late Cspt. Emmett Crawford Of
the United States army, who was re-
Gently killed by MexiCans, occurred to-
day az Kearney, under the directions
of Robert Morris Lodge, No 40, +. and
A. NJ. An immense crowd was in at
tendance.
Minneapolis, Mimi, April u -
Shortly after noon fire broke out in
the third story Of the Boston block, in
which the postoffice is located. The
building was quickly enveloped in
flames, and will be a total loss. The
/ mails have all been saved. The fire
is still burning fercely.
Albany, N.s'Y., April Fin the
House to-day concurrent resolution
was passed aud sent to the Senate
rendering the sympathy Of the people
OF New York 10 the Irish people in
their struggle for home rule and ex
pressing respect for Mr.. Gladstone FOL
his stand on that question.
New Orleans, La, April l2.-Capt
Savage and Lieuts. Richards anC
Levett passed through this city TIL
morning, en- route for San Augustine
Fla, having in charge seventy-si1
Apache Indians, who will be impris
oned in Fort Marion. They are Q
part Of Geronimo's bsnd which wa
ca tured near Sierre Madre.
Pittsburg, Pa, April ia freigb
train coming west on the BaltimoT,
and Ohio road last night OF s: 80 o'clocl
ran into landslide thirty miles ess
Of Cennellsville, Pa. The engine an,
seven cars were thrown from tn
track and badly wrecked. John Coli
man, the engineer, was killed and tn,
fireman, whose name could not b
learned, was seriously injured.
New York, April l2,-The followin
statement OF the visible supply {
, grain Saturday last will be posted
the Produce Exchange to morrow
= Wheat, 47,6S2, 492 bushels; decreas'
: l 200, 426. Corn, l6,4S7,65S bushels
increase, l93,097. Oats, 2,2S6,6S
bushels; decrease, 2S3, 100. Rye, 496
30S bushels; decrease, 81, 1872. Barrie.
S32, 992 bushels; decrease, 1885.
Chicago, Ill.,, April 12.-The nun
:. Der of bushels of grain in store in u
! United States and Canada April lUtl
and the increase or decrease con
3 pared with the previous week, will |
= posted on Change tomorrow as iG
: laws: Wheat, 47,6sl $50 bushels, q
crease l 200, 255 bushels; corn, 10; 49,
> $40 bushels, increase 49,, 4SO bushel
oats, 2,2S6, 556 bushels, decrease ~;
q Ss7 bush els; rye, 496,0l2 bushels, q
? crease 30. 1913 bushels; barley, S5S,l