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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15
SHELBY AND DAVIDSON.

How the Two Countit Compare In Sup
plying Pcnitontiary convicts.
whether Il be from the peculiar charac.
icrisiics Of Shelby ~ a river county, or the
result Of operations FROM n moro wide.
awake set Of officials, this Is the banner
county Of the State for transporting con
yicis 10 the pcnitentary. There arc but
three criminal courts In Tennessee. created
because Of peculiar emergencies, and
shclby's evidently keeps hustling. The
following IL u comparative statement o.
shelby and Davidson In this respect
showing the number Of conyicts sent NJ
from each from August ], 1857, 10 july
| 90 lNAA.
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A NEWSY LETTER.
NFw YORK, Aug. !, lsSS

NEw YORK, Aug. !, lsSs
Messrs Menken & Co, Memphis
Dear Sirs-You will be surprised when
you read this letter and learn that bought
400 packages OF dry goods on Monday last,
July 80, ut sheriff S sale of the Bates Es-
adjustment. | attended partly from curl
osity, but the qualities OF the goods, and
the very low prices, could not be resisted,
They are all shipped Via Virginia & Ten
nessee Air line. When they arrive devote
several days to their exclusive sale-mark
at slight advance so as TO sell rapidly.
No doubt you will consider $500 pairs OF
fine blankets, and 800 pairs of fine lace
curtains, more than necessary, but, remem-
Der, Memphis is not the Memphis of ten
years ago. 1t has many more thousand
people now, and they use finer goods than
formerly. favor giving the public the
benefit OF this purchase-it will be appre-
ciated. Yours very truly,
j. S. MKNKEN.
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AD,nam,,e scheme Exploded.

CncAGo, ILL.,, Aug. lI.-What the police
think was an attempt at the wholesale 10.
struciion Of property on the Burlington
road was discovered this morning. While
travelling his beat policeman's attention
was attracted TO an object on the 20"
track ON Sixteenth street near the viaduct.
On picking It up he found that II was a gas
pipe bomb containing enough dynamite TO
blow up an entire train. The bomb was
ak inches long and one aud q hall inches
In diamcicr-onc OF the largest size made
by the anarchists. The police have no
clcw rs 10 who placed the bomb ON the
truck. but are inclined 10 suspect the some
of the Burlington strikers or their sympa-
thizcrs. The dynamite was almost under
the yiaduci, aud II exploded Il would have
resulted Ia heavy loss Of property u not In
the destruction oi life.
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ss7. 80 10 Lo. Angeles aud Re,urn,

Beginning August - and continuing
until September -, the memphis route
Kansas City. Fort Scott X Memphis rail.
rnadl will sell round trip tickets from
Memphis nj the rate Of $50, limited for
return passage Tor sixty days from date Of
sale. We can give you the choice Of four
different routes. aud We are the only line
that runs free reclining chair cars from
Memphis. For tickets aud full iniorma.
ton address II. u. ELLis,
General Agent, - Madison street
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n ToIsi you so.

Mr.. r A. Ireland, Of Brccn, Phillips \
20 Nashville. Tenn, says II was afflicted
with Piles for twenty Year,, and tried
every remedy offered me. finally used the
the Ethiopian Pile Ointment II gave me
instant relief, aud has effected permanent
cure. Rangum Root Medicine Co, manu-.
facturers, Nashville Tenn. 20 cents and NJ
por bottle Tor sale at Holsters drug store,
No gsg Main street
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v..,,. a, ,b.rr,,ns nioeh Rain.

While some men were moving brick
from the cellar Of one Of the Irving block
stores yesterday a valuable discovery was
made, when three little stone jan were
found. The first contained 5000 In
gold, the second n lot Of eilycrwarc, while
the third, the most valuable OF all, was
packed with sol coleman's ko-ko tulu, th,
very best chew In the world.
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Total
DAVIDSON COUNTY.

THr well known strengthening propertie,
Of iron, combined with other tonics aud q
most perfect neryine, are found in Carriers
Iron Pills. which strengthen the nerves and
body. and improve the blood aud com.
pls1i0lA
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me Mn.i Agreeable.

A. well as the most effective method Of dis.
polling headaches, colds and fever, or
cleansing the system, is by taking few
dose. Of the pleasant California liqsd fruit
remedy, Syrup Of Figs. For sale In 80 cents
.,d Il huttira
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The executive committee will publish
the official programmes aud librctto II
the Sphynx and have the signiturr Of the
secretary. All others are unauthorized
and will not be permitted on the grounds.
LOT LErnHE,
Secretary.
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sunscRiBE for TnE WEEKLY ArrEAL u
per year, and participate In the grand dis
tributiOn OF gifts December !.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

" Won are leaving for your summer trip,
don't forget 10 have a lunch put up at
Floyd & MONEYS.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

SunscRnr for TuE wrrELY ArrEAI, 81
per year, and participate In the grand dis
tribution oi gifts December ], 1888.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

Is the proper place to get your tickets for
Kansas City. Omaha, Denver, san Fran.
cisco, Los Angeles, 81. Paul, ~. Louis,
Chicago, and in fact all the principal and
remote points in the west and northwest.
The diagrams Of the Kansas City and ~.
Louis sleepen are only kept nj this office.
You can get tickets at low rates to any
point within the United States at this
Office.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

HYoEiA tobacco prevents heartburn
nervousness and malaria.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

err up clubs for TnE wrEKLY ArrEAI
and secure one Of the cash prizcs. See lists
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

All we ask for Rising sun baking pow.
der IL one trial
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TRY Floyd 4 Moneys soda. Only Bc
ihcsda water used In the manufacture o
IL
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

EXPLANATORY CoMMENTs-It is needless to
recount the melancholy failure of Levi
NJ. Bates X Co., so highly respected in
New York. Mr.. Menken don do things
by halves; he bought an immense guam
tity of goods at the sale, but they are Of
such a character, and the prices are SO
low, we feel satisfied that there are not
too many. The sale will begin tomor.
row.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

FoR n good hot weather drink use Floyd
4 Moneys old reliable mead.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

Rad page q Of the Clara Conway In
stitute catalogue.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

UsE Syrup Of Prune- for constipation
For sale by all druggists.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

TINS new delicious beverage Frui.MiE at
Floyd & MONEYS soda counter. Try H.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

FoR quiet game Of billiards 90 TO Con
verse q Cooks, go Main street
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15

suBscRBE for TnE WEEKLY APrEAL- 81
per year, and participate In the grand dis
trihirion Of gifts December 1.
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rn..InlEINclrNvE RArEs
Truatoo'a Sale OF Real Estatc.
RUPTURE CURED.
On. Y. NOBLE.
STElNWAY & SONS,

on. y. NOBLE
Fpsciaiia IN The Cufo II Rupture sni Al lofmfd
chronic diseases. Male % FEMALE
DuPrrEF CrHtp WITHOUT TIN hNlyh q.
IN klntfauas 10 tus'ura by The Medicatsd
saft Pad rfass ani ufce Treatment
In ntsrasri ~ Mumcn. a. al their lorna girs
ian med ais relief hnd permanent cure
Atfirtutg. tttdnuyylp aud NafCuCeis, aud alliufus
oi iuuoi diseases, cured In thnn time J rusfHntN
even Csc take Tfusus aais and nlted Oah
lot names aud aidfcs. u Cufes made 10 the ciH
Omess NO. eg Jkffkilsos sthkkf.
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A good time 10
ORDER YOUR COAL
c. D. BRYAN q co

Special attention to car load orders.
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We VIII Close Early This Afternoon

To prepare the stock and have everything
ready for the morning. The purchase
consists OF general Dry Goods, Children's
and Boys Clothing, Bed Blankets, Wool
Dress Goods, Damasks, Towels and
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-15
Pine Lace Curtains.

Do YOUR SHOPPING TODAY EARLY, As We
CLOSE SOON AFTER TINS AFTERNOON TO
PREPARE FOR TOMORROW. A list of the
various goods will appear in APPEAL To-.
morrow.
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REMOVAL.
Lawhorn n Newsom
We removed 20 $40 Front street.

Lawhorn n Ncwsom
Have removed TO $40 Front street.
a "
" Won are leaving Tor your summer trip,
don't forget 10 have a lunch put up at
Floyd & MONEYS
SunscRinr for TuE wrrKLY ArrEAi, u
per year. and participate Ia the grand dts
iribution Of gifts December !, lsss.
TRY Floyd 4 Moneys soda. Only De.
thcsda water used In the manufacture OF
IL.
sunscRinE for TnE WEEKLY ArrEAL, 81
per year, and participate In the grand dis
uibution Of gifts December ].
Grr up clubs for TINS WEEKLY ArrEAL
and secure one OF the cash prizcs See lists
HYoEiA tobacco prevents heartburn,
nervousness and malaria
~
READ page q Of the Clara Conway In
stitute catalogue.
FoR good hot weather drink use Floyd
4 Moneys old reliable mead.
sunscRBK for THE wEEKLY APFEAl. 81
per year, and participate In the grand dis
/ trihifiion Of gifts December 1.
UsE Syrup Of Prune- for constipation
For sale by all druggists.
|
foR a quiet game Of billiards 90 10 Con
verse 4 Cooks, $50 Main street
| -
TuE new delicious beverage Frui.ME Al
Floyd & MONEYS soda counter. Try H.
, 1888-11-15
American Good Nature.

what was the temper of America be-
fore the year 1882 was a question put to
Benjamin Franklin in the house of com
mons. 1.-THE best in the world" was the
prompt reply. "'They submit willingly"
he went on to add, ito the crown, and
cast it little for keeping them in order.
They were governed at the expense of
only a little pen, ink and paper; they
were led by n thread" The temper of the
American people, although severely ruff
fled for a time toward Great Britain, be-
came, as soon as the temporary irritation
ceased In independence, 1.-THE best in the
world, " and the best in the world it CON
tinues to this day. In no respect is this
good temper more conspicuously shown
than in submitting to personal inconveni-
ence.
The Frenchman will smirk and bow; and
forthwith he is is in O frenzy, with the
guns numbered on the boulevards and
grapeshot sweeping public squares. The
German, during the funeral of the late
emperor, to cite no other instance, was so
exasperated by the logged conduct of the
military police that he got himself ridden
down by cavalry hoofs and carried in
platoons to the station houses. TIL Eng
llshman, although a respecter of laws II
ordinances by habit, is surly and gruff
under the slightest personal discomfort,
and shows his selfishness in street crowds,
on railway trains, and on steamboats,,
with little regard for women, children,
and other dependents on mans chivalry.
American good temperis part of the ma
tional philosophy. 1t is the economy of
nerve power. The good tempered mar
saves not only his sensibilities from fruit
less rasping, but his soul from wrath, and
generally his body from blows. 1t re-
quires fewer policemen to keep q public
assembly Of Americans: in order than any
other body of people in the world.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
, 1888-11-15

The mule is very rarely sick-not near
so often sick as is tho horse. Its hoofs
are much sounder. 1t is not so apt to be
injured, not being so easily frightened
1t will 10 the same amount of work on
two-thirds the amount of food required BY
the horse. 1t will eat coarser food. When
properly bred and handled it is full as
trustworthy and industrious as the horse.
and more docile han the horse. The do
cility and patience of the ass Is proverbial
The mule cndures exposure better than
the horse. 1t will endure heat better, and
| have never been able to perceive that it
did not endure cold as well, though the
notion that it cannot is general. But there
is no good reason why it should not endure
the weather of the northern states. While
the mule is most used in warm climates,
it is also used in regions where tile temper
allure is full as low as in our northern
states. and there lasts longer than do our
horses.-Country Gentleman.
, 1888-11-15
People of the reche Country.

There are in some parts of the Teche
land settlements where a fascinating and
unique people dwell, so closely united, SO
materially independent of the outside
world that they are almost like tribal
communities. The climate has done al
most its genial best for these people.
They know nothing of books or literature;
they never have heard of any of the
ologies and isms that pe~rcolate brains
elsewhere, but they live close to nature.
They produce absolutely everything they
Use or eat. They make pretty pictures in
their simple little homes, pictures that ap-
peal to one as a barn yard scene on can
vas, or the suggested c~oziness of a Dutch
interior painted by a great master appeals,
rather thar the representation of a wien
Faust nosing over tones In his dim
laboratory.
The great truth of life for these is to
live and to love, to dwell in comfort with
many children, to fear God and to obey
the priest, to die confessed and absolved,
to lie shrived in the sweet little church
and afterwards to sleep under the purple
gorse and passion vines in the grasslgreen
cemeteries; this is life's truth and mis-
sion for these simple folk. This history
of such a home, the convincing proof of
its existence, Is the best immigration do
cument any parish can put forth. We
want nothing better, more moral, more
progressive than immigrants striving to
earn sweet homes; for these will bring
with them the manufacturer and the
business man, planting industries that
shall yield good harvests of work and
Observation-Disclosures Cole in New Or
leans ~Picayune.
, 1888-11-15

Various devices are resorted to. Two
such are most in favor, the ''melnafas"
and the "appareils cypriotes." The former
consists of cotton or wooden cloth of a
very rough surface. which is spread over
the ground. The locusts are caught in
the coating, are shaken together and
are turned in deep bitches or stamped to
death. The 'appareils cypriotes" arc
sheets of muslin about 200 feet long and
) feet wide, stretched over frames and
placed upright along the path of the in.
vaders. 1t is the habit of the locust not
10 turn in its progress, but to endeavor to
surmount every obstacle in its way. 1t
will try to climb the cloth, whichis beaten
by sticks. The insects fall to the ground,
are swept together and destroyed. The
artillery also fires heavy charges of blank
cartridges into the swarms, the cavalry is
employed to stamp the insects into tho
ground, and the native troops are not fur.
nished with rations of meat in order to
stimulate their appetite for the great
national dish, stewed locusts, broiled
locusts and locust raw.
, 1888-11-15
The Study of Diamonds.

Strange es it may seem to the unini-
tiated, notwo diamonds are exactly alike,
but each has q virtue and a value pecu-
liarly it's own. 1t is just as rare to see
two individuals exactly alike in face, form
and feature as it is to see two diamonds.
The idea, also, that a dealer in diamonds
car tell by looking at a gem it's exact
value is all nonsense. A diamond has to
be studied While the aid OF a
glass will help to discover the
slightest flaw or imperfection, it does
not bring out its tru value. by a long
way. Men who handle money constantly
can detect a light coin by simply handling
and examining casually, but a fine dia-
mond has got to be studied from all points
before q safe estimate can be put upon its
value. Shape, size, perfection of cutting
and such matters cut IN important figure
in a diamonds value.-Diamond Dealer in
Globe Democrat.
, 1888-11-15
Electricity on tho Human Organism.

DR.. Schliep, who Is well known as a
specialist on the continent, Is just now
delivering q series of most interesting
lectures on his researches as to the in
fuence of atmospheric electricity on the
human organism, on its functions, its
state of health or disease. 1t is well
known that the electrical state of the at
mosphere has n certain influence on the
phenomena of life, but the action of posi-
tive electricity and negative electricity on
these phenomena has not yet been deter
mined.
Now, according to DR.. Schliep, in sup
posing the earth charged negatively, an
atmosphere charged with positive cleo
tricity would act as a stimulant on the
human organism, while that with q mega
tive charge would nave an enervating eff
feet. Positive atmospheric electricity
would favor organic exchanges, oxidation,
the circulation, the secretions. But In
order that its influence might be salutary,
it would be necessary that 1t should be In
a certain affinity with the nervous excita-
bility of the individual. An excessive
positive tension would produce a state of
insomnia, neuralgia, megrims and even of
tnfiammatory affections. Negative atmos-
'pheric electricity would retard the ex.
changes, and would superinduce fatigue,
the interruption of the secretions, 'conges-
ton, apoplexy, etc.
As far as plants are concerned, on the
contrary, their mutation would be fav-
ored by a negative atmospheric organiza-
ton. The vegetable germs and microbes
floating in the air would tend to de-
velop when the atmospheric electricity
was negative, and a year in which
the days in which this condition was
realized predominated would be favorable
to the development of epidemic diseases.
1t is well known that on stormy days
milk goes sour, organic substances decom-
pose, and bad odors are more noticeable
than in normal weather. These phenom-
n are explainable by the influence of
negative atmospheric electricity. With
a positive electricity, light, heat and hui
mildly could only nave these effects in q
modified degree. In conclusion DR.. Schliep
believes that atmospheric electricity has
an important effect ON the action of the
organism and on the therapeutic proper
ties of the air.-Electrical Review.
, 1888-11-15

A great amount of political engineer
ing will be done by friends of candidates
to secure for their man the first place OF
the ticket, and the best man will proba.
bly, secure the coveted place. Then il
indorsed by the majority of the people,
the election is assured. Electric Bitters
has been put to the front, its merits passed
upon, has been Endorsed, and unanimous
" given the first place, among remedies
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure
of all diseases of kidneys, liver and stom-
ach. Electric Bitters, being guaranteed,
is a safe investment. Price soc. and 81
per bottle at DIR. w. N. Hunts drug
store.
, 1888-11-15
Bucklens ArnIca saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1888-11-15

Mrs. Highprice-oh, my daughter. we
are ruined-ruinedl
Evelina Highprice (gasping for breath)
% mother, dear, tell me, tell me what
has come upon usl
Mrs. Highprice (solemnly)-Daughter
our old coachman's beautiful lavender
p~-nt-l-o-ns are too large for the lovely
little dove we have just engsged.-Yankee
Blade.
, 1888-11-15

1t has been discovered that nj least a
portion of tho great American desert" is
underlnid by Il stratum of water which
may DO reached by boring from 100 to 200
feet. Tho wells flow SO bountifully that
one of them will water thoroughly Eve or
six ~acres-nf land.-Frank Leslie's.
, 1888-11-15

Agent-Td like to insure your life.
Respectable Old Party-I don't want
my life insured.
But we offer special inducements
Every policy is paid on death"
well, all tho companies do that"
Yes, but we pay up even if you a:o
hanged. How's hat for a special induce.
mentT"-Texas Siftings.
, 1888-11-15

The ORIGINAL ABIETINE ONT
MENT is only put up in large two ounce
tin boxes, and is an absolute sure for old
sores, burns, wounds, chapped hands and
all skin eruptions. VIII positively cure all
kinds of piles Ask for the ORIGINAL
ABIETINE OINTMENT. Sold by DR..
w. N. Hunt, at 25 cents per box by mail
80 cents.
, 1888-11-15

That the Union Pacific, the Overland
Route, " and the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Ry., commencing Sunday, Oct
%, will run Pullman Palace Sleep
ers through daily from Denver to Chi
cago via Omaha and Council Bluffs.
, 1888-11-15

Customer wish a fancy dress. Iwish
If possible to appear as a bank cashier.
Costumer-l've the very thing among
my ecclesiastical dresses. You must wear
4 stole.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
, 1888-11-15

Mr.. Carr would like to show you those
new nobby suitings at Hellman's.
, 1888-11-15
AN Absolute Cure.

Special sale of S. pants this week at
Hellman's.
, 1888-11-15

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives
The Washington critic., 1888-07-07

a number of letters were read from the
presidents of colleges in the Middle States
favoring the movement to make the asso-
citation include the colleges in the Middle
States and Maryland, and several promis-
ing to send representatives to the meet
ing. The colleges heard from included
the Johns Hopkins University of Balti-
more. Amendments to the constitution
changing the name to the College Asso-
citation of the Middle States and Mary
land, and changing another section so as
to admit all colleges in that territory, in
stead of only in Pennsylvania, were
adopted.
The Politischo Nachrichten, referring to
reports that the passage in the Emperor's s
speech in the Reichstag concerning the
welfare Of the working classes was ex-
clusiyelly the work of Prince Bismarck,
says it is authorized to declare that the
passage was introduced by the Emperor's s
special command, given before hespeech
was drawn up.
The remains Of Joseph Rapp Of ALE.
gheny City, Pa, were found in ST. Mary, s
Cemetery yesterday by the side of his
wife's grave. There was a bullet.hole
through his head and revolver lying
near the body. II is supposed that grief
over the loss of his wife, who has been
dead but short time, prompted the sui
eide.
Pat Rooney the comedian, has been ad
judged guilty of contempt by Judge An
drews of the Supreme Court of New York
for refusing to obey an order to appear for
examination in supplementary proceed
ings as to the amount of his property in a
suit brought by Edward Howard and
others.
Fire destroyed half the business por.
ton of the town of Elmer, Col, Thurs.
day, some half-dozen business houses
with contents being consumed. The loss
is estimated at $4,000; insurance only
5000