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THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
McEiwee, Tsy yIor. uouk and Nancy. del.
cgate- Prom the statc-at-Largc.

Special Dispatch ~ The Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May i0.--whon the
convention assembled At 2.30 O'Clock p. m.
q number oi letters were announced for
delegates. Among these was one for All.
Taylor, and inquiries were made II he
were In the house. Loud yells were made
for All, who did not respond. The com
mitiec on permanent organization re-
ported:
For Permanent Chairman--Wm. Rule,
Of Knox.
For Permanent Secretary = Col. Tom
Baker.
The report was adopted.
Es-Represen,aiive Norris, Of Shelby, in.
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Minnesota Republicans.

ST. PAUL, Minn., May l6.-The senti.
ment in the Republican convention, which
ment today, was strong for Blaine. The
following delegates from the State at large
were chosen: Capt. H. A. Castle, of st.
Paul; the Hon. W. ID. Washburn, OF Min
neapolis; g. q. Hartley, OF Duluth; +. +.
Davis, Of Minneapolis. The remaining
three delegates were elected by acclama-
ton, as follows q. G. Hartley, q. q. Ed
wards, OF Fillmore, and Joel Z. Heatwale,
OF NOrthfeld,
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CLRvELASp, o., May l0.-John Madden,
OF bethlehem, Ia, has sold to S. A..
Brown, Of the Kalamazoo farm, the bay
horse warlock, eight years, by Belmont,
dam Water Witch by Pilot Junior Price,
$4,000 Warlock il intended TO illl Bell
Boys place. He Is the horse that Madden
bought in England some months ago. lie
Is u full brother 10 Viking, 2:20l, and was
sold by Robert Steele Of Philadelphia, rs
thrce-ycar.old, for $1,000 TO James ).
plait, Brockwood Hall, Chedalc, Cheshire,
ENGLAND.
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The Ney YoyL pe,rsIIr,ns.

BuFFALo, n. Y, May l6.-At the ses.
sion Of the New York Republican conyen-
ton today, Charles l.. Fitch was chosen
temporary chairman. In tho course Of
his address his mention Of the names Of
Dcpew and Blaine brought outtremcndous
applause. The Dcpcw sentiment was
strongly manifested throughout the con.
ycniion. and the Hancock faction received
no encouragement L. l.. Potts was made
permanent chairman and the following
brief platform wu adopted.
''rbe Republicans Of New York, IN con.
ycniion assembled, certain that the na.
tional convention at Chicago win present
candidatcs for President and Nicc-Pvsi-
dent whose devotion 90 American ideas
and 10 the protection OF labor, agriculture
aud manufactures will command the APP
proval Of the people. pledge To- the Rcpnb.
lican standard bearers la thl national con.
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Alabama Republicans.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May l6.-The Re
publican convention was again the scene
Of much disorder, and charges Of corrup-
ton were freely made by both the Blaine
and Sherman men. The following State
ticket was nominated; Governor, w. 4.
Ewing; Secretary OF State, J. J. Woodall;
Treasurer, 5. 4. Fowler; Auditor, :. y.
Helen; Superintendent of Education, J.
NJ CLARK
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FAILURE q, s,nnr,. ni...

ET''IHI u I7IIIH 70 IH0 AIT9NI
ASoHY, Miss, May iG.-B W. webbs
stock oi general mcfchandi-c was closed
out here today by cark Hood, a Co, Of
Tupclo, and the stock oi goods at once
packed up and shipped Webb has been
doing the largest business In Amory, has
bought largely In Memrhis, and prospects
ior crcdiiots iur cspprially bad. Liabilities
siO,OOJ, assets nominal.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-17
HIGHER THAN EVER.
Reports From Along the Northern Mis.
elsaippi.

sisappi.
QrNcY, H., May ~. The Mississippi
river has risen nine inches today, and Is
now higher than oy bciorc known, ox.
ccptng during the Great 1ood Of 1851.
Rail communication with the west
is entirely cut Of tonight, tho
tracks Of all road on the Missouri
side Of the river being flooded. Bridges
and tracks arr held down by trains Of flat
cars loaded with railroad iron. Nearly
every loyco In this section is now broken
and the loss 10 farmers will be enormous
Thus iar no loss Of lie has bccn reported,
but many narrow escapG. arc recorded.
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Missouri Republicans.

SEDALIA, No., May l6.-Thr Republi.
can convention today made the following
nominations: For Governor, +. +. Kim
ball, Of Vernon county; lieutenant.goyem-
nor, George II. Wallace, Of Howard county;
secretary Of state, +. W. Mott, of 81. Louis;
treasurer, A. d. Trowein, of Henry county;
auditor, George w. Martin, Of Linn
county; encouragement, l.. l.. Bridges, OF
Sedalia; register OF land, ], IL. Chase, of
Iron county; railroad commissioner, h. W.
Nedder, OF Sedalia; supreme Judge, James
BotsfoId, of Kansas CITY.
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The Connections Republicans.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May l6,-The sem
timent OF the Republican convention today
was divided between Depew and Blaine.
The following delegates 10 the national
convention were chosen Samuel FuSen-
den, OF Stamford; Samuel l.. Warner, Of
Middle,own; Z. $. Day, Of Colchester T..
s. Henry, OF Rockville.
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Thc Kcn,ncl, pemocrni..

LEXINGTON, Ky, May l0.-Thc Demo
cratic State convention met today. T..
Polk johnson was chosen temporary
chairman. 4 platform was adopted ia
dor,ing Cleveland, approving the Mills
bill and dcprccating sectional agitation.
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STANTON, Va, May l6-The Repub.
liean convention Of the Seventh Virginia
district at Charlottesville today elected
Senator Riddlcberger and ex-senator Lewis
TO the Chicago convention. $. +. Lindsay
was chosen elcctor. All are unins,ructcd,
but favor Blaine.
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The aar In boo I.e,es MIaenInr.

LOUISIANA. No, Nay iG-'rhc gap In
tho sny lcyec, through which the whole
Mississippi Is now pouring has widencd
almost 800 yards. Tho sny basin contains
10000 acres OF fine farmng land, and u IL
estimated that fully 7b,OOO acres will bo In.
undated. OF the submerged lands 5000
acres are In crops, hnd the majority in
wheat Tho water Z now rushing south.
ward over the bottoms over a space OF six
miles wide. The wasr IN the nycr proper
IA at n stand-still.
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A s,rcsi rish, ,n LI,,Ie nseL.

Special Dispatch tp Ito Appeal
LirrLE Rock, Ark, MAY l6-Billy
Flynn, who will he remembered No. having
participated Ia two or three shooting
scrnpcs Ia This State within the lnst few
ycars, today made desperate attempt 70
Nil ~ Blanks, ir., Of this city. Last night
tho two men engaged In n knock.down
This morning Billy armed himself with n
ioublc.banclod shot gun and walked down
Markham street In search Of bis enemy.
lie found himself opposite tho Clipper
office, and at once got down for business
blanks jumped over the office counter and
doigcd underneath Il Just ~ the
gun went OIL and thus saved himself
Flynn was arrested aud his weapon
taken possession Of By an officer, but
Blanks grabbed the iowling piece aud
struck n deadly blow at flynn with u,
but officer r1unkctt. who made the ar
rest, jumped aud had his own head split
open instead Of permitting the instrument
10 fall where II was intended. Plunkctt is
dangerously wounded and Flynn il In
Jail In default Of g., 500 bond. The affair
created the widest excitement
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Mninr Prehihl,lonI.,.

PORTLAND, Me-, May l6.-Tho Prohibi.
ton convention today chose delegates to
the national convention, and declared In
favor Of state and national prohibition Of
the liquor traffic.
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Tn. vn,,es r..bo- p.r,,.

CrNciSNArI o., May 10. The attempt 10
fuse the Union and United labor parties
failed. and the United Labor convention
adjourned until tomorrow.
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srENoriELp, ILL.,, May 10. The illinois
Prohibitionists today nominated a iull
State ticket, aud opposcd license.
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TaiIahsiehIe couniy luIss.l democrats,

iNfffH INulfhfN Nl JUG AFIFAA
HAnmsoN, Miss, May i6.-Ata mass.
meeting Of the Democrats Of 1allahaiohio
county resolutions were passed indoning
the administration Of President Cleveland
and also the course Of Congressman j. u.
Morgan. II was decided 10 hold another
convention during July 10 appoint dclo-
gates 10 the congressional convention.
MANY DO not favor this decision. Dele.
gates were appointed 10 the State conycn.
ton and the immigration meeting at Jack.
aon. The Tallahaichie delegation will 10
to the State conwniiSn uninsiructed.
though Air. lm u. Oglesby is Layombly
mentioned for tho district oleclonhip.
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-21

somewhat in the shape of large but
terfiy. are worn upon the shoulders
with some costumes.
Black wooiens with fancy borders are
considered very stylish. The body fab
ric is in fancy cheyron weayes or
feather-bone stripes.
BOurette wOolenS are popular for
travelling costumes. These are shown
in self-colOrs, and also with stripes or
figures of contrasting color.
Gretchen cloakS for little girls and
NeWmarkets for misses will be the rule
the coming winter. Plush, astrakhan
and beaver are the materials promised.
Leaves in eonyentionally arranged de-
signs are the favorite design in the new
brocades. and every possible leaf shape.
from the locust to the lotus, is seen.
Feather-stitched tucks and plaits are
the favOrite decoration for cashmere
dresses for little girls. The stitching is
usually in a contrasting color or white.
The Killarney cloak, made of dove
gray silk serge. with silk embroidered
collar and clasps of oxidiZed silver, is
said to be the faYorite travelling CLOAK
abroad
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CURIOS FROM REAL LIFE.

The marriage of the emperor of China
will cost 100000 taels, or over S6.000,-
coo.
Stamm Brothers, of NeundTchen,
Germany, have offered prize of g, 500
for the best means of preventing the in
halatiOn of dust by the Workmen en-
gagged in grinding Stag.
A rancher at Puente, Cal, has lassOed
4 genuine condor, and it is now i'll the
hands of a Los Angeles taXidermist. 1t
measures nine feet from tip to tip.
Nearly all the old black ''mammies"
in New Orleans are expert nurses in
yellow fever. and the city is said to owe
its low mortality i'll epidemics to their
care.
The electric button which started the
machinery at the Buffalo Industrial eX-
position was pressed by a resident 80
years old, who came TO the city when it
had few houses.
1t is stated that vessels built of Afri
can teak wood have lasted 100 years, to
be then broken up because of faulty
models. Its weight is from fOrty-two
to fiftv-two pounds per cubic foot; it
works easily. but wears the tools rap
idly on account of the quantity of slick
in il. 1t is also contains an Oil which
prevents the iron in contact with it
from ruSting.
After careful review of the facts,
VI. LevaSSeur reports to the French
Academy of Science that, in spite of
numerous claimants to centennial years
in France. there are probably not more
than fifty centenarians in that country.
An inventive German has devised
coffin for the convenience of those who
have a dread of being buried alive. 1t
is provided with valve, by means OF
which fresh air is admitted in quantity
sufficient to support life, and there is
an arrangement of wires by means of
which the least movement of the body
sets an electric bell ringing.
The pug dog as pet had an interest
ing origin. He was first imported from
China and Japan and came into fashion
in the reign of William III. 1t is stated
that the king believed his life to have
been saved by dog of this breed awak-
ening him to his danger when muir
derouS attack was about to be made on
the prince.
In what months do people marry? A
country minister in New England has
married IS couples. OF these II were
married in December, IA in September,
in January, each in June and OctO-
Der. each in March April, May and
November. in August and each in
February and July.
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and quite satisfied with herself or him-
self either.
George Nj. PuIlman's Daughters.

George NJ. PuIlman's Daughters.
Long Branch Letter to Chicago Inter-ocean.
the Misses Pullman go abroad III De-
tober, under the chaperonage of Mrs.
John A. Logan. They will study in
Germany and France. Miss Pullman
is already well-educated pianist, and
her sister has a guitar on which she ac-
companies herself. This fair young yo-
calist is one of the beauties of the
Branch. She has face that is peculiar
ly paradOXical; her eyes are grey and
black, both and neither, and her profile
is tit for cameo. Raven black hair re-
lieveS the delicate red-brOwn of her
cheeks. and is quantity dressed at the
nape of her neck. and allowed to grow
low about her forehead and temples,
covering her ears in some such delicate
way as the lamented George Fuller
painted his Ideals Like so many young
girls of her age. Miss Hattie Pullman
has penchant for mourning tOilettes.
and to see her on the drive in carriage
costume of black and white. with her
face yelled in woe. you would take her
for a charming young widow. Like the
captivating American girl that she is,
Miss Pullman dances we'll, plays tennis
we'll, talks well, rides we'll, and sits in
phaetOn as jauntiiy as a Lady Gay
Spanker. At o'clock in the af vernoon,
and often in the morning. she is seen
about the West End depot with her
father. holding the ribbons over span
of light brown eobs, dressed like little
funeral cortege OF one, with saffron
gauntlets drawn over her wrists, and a
rigid tiger behind, touched at crown,
throat and knees with the sable trim
mings of his pretty mistress. These
two girls are the very apples of their
mothers eyes. The elder has her intel
lect. and in the younger she finds the
responsive chords of the heart.
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that evening ike the rest OF her friends
had evidently not seized her. She
| came to hear the music. and Tor that
purpose only. She took her seat not
? many chairs ahead of me. and my com
paniOn called to her in a stage whisper.
so that she would turn her head and
thus let me see her face. When she
did-ah! words fail me. but the MEM
DRY of that smile is worth carrying in
ones brain. Who could ever forget a
pair OF violet eyes. like wells of light.
shaded by the duSkiest lasheS. and the
perfect, peacn-llke face set in a frame
of sunshine? Then. and then only.
could l unperStand her tTiumphS. At
that time A Brother to Dragons had been
her only publication. but the sensation
her beauty created in the South was
quite as great as the effect produced by
her composition. Utterly Indifferent
to the society of ordinary beauX. she
made many enemies in Richmond by
her refusal to waste her valuable time
in entertaining them. One morning a
dudelet had the bravery to call when
he hoped to find her less occupied than
upon the occasion of his former visits.
BE was shown into her studio. where
she sat very busy at her easel. She
glanced toward him when he entered.
cTaYed par on and said she would like
to put few touches TO her work before
leaving 1t. The young man sat tWirl-
ing his hat and watching her for an
hour, during which time she did not
notice his presence. Finally, with
sigh. she threw down her brushes and
exclaimed, ''Well. at last am through"
80 am l. Miss RiveS." said the gallant
youth. and took his leave.
The next time / saw her 1t was near
her country house in Albemarle county.
when she came to pay visit to my
hostess. A hot. sultTy. August day, at
in the afternoon. one of the little
darkieS ran breathlesSly in and an
nOunced that de circus WIZ comm
shO. l done see a heap O. horses an
folks. look like show folks. flynn down
de road" We fastened to the window.
Just in time to see the RiVes family
coach pass through the gate. Amelia
was seated in il. and opposite her maid
holding the lapdOgs. With the liYeried
cOachman and fOOtman. she was suffi-
GENTLY attended for an afternoon call.
Behind the carriage came a dog cart
driven by young lady who was visit
ing them. and bringing up the rear was
Gertrude RiVes. the younger sister.
riding a superb thoroughbred and fol-
lowed by we'll mounted groom. Thus
it took four servants and five horses to
convey three young ladies a few miles.
By the time we went ont to welcome
them. and countless little darkies had
perched on the fence 10 view the pro-
ceedings. the lawn presented very much
the appearance Of a camp meeting.
II. d.
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and changes the subject with a sudden
ness that wakes the baby. The listen
ers are left to imagine anything they
please, so they naturally run over all
the crimes in the calendar until they TX
upon the one supposedly committed.
Next on the list comes the egotistic
sieve. who confines her outpouringS To
the most minute particulars concern
ing herself and family. Her life is
bounded by the four walls of her home:
she has no interest, no ambition beyond
that. Her acquaintance stand to her
simply as SO many ears, into which sne
can pour condolences. The loyabie
traits of the children, peeuliarities OF
her husband and the mastery manner
in which she herself rises to meet a.
family crisis, are eloquently treated.
Her grown up sons and daughters have
the deep, though uneXpreSSed. sympathy
of the community. Does Julia attend
the thedter, her fond parent gives the
neighbOrs an exhaustive account OF all
she and her escort said and saw on that
interesting occasion. The sentiments OF
George on the tariff question are faith
fully repeated, and Harry's infatuatiOn
for that singular Smith girl is published
abroad. The very hour at which Carrie
retires and reluctantly gets up is known
by all n6f associates. WIN OtueF uetdllo
which are supposed to be of interest
only to the immediate family.
Is there any remedy for all these
cases? No. dear-at least. no patent has
been applied for as yet. Sleeves them
selves are usually Serenely 0blIyious Of
the fact that they would admit Of I'M
prOyement. and friends are a little diff
dent about mentioning the fact Silence
might be tried; but it is not only what
you cOniide to the sieve that leaks. 1t
is what she herself takes in. or what is
contributed by your acquaintanees.
Even if a remedy were devised. 1t
would not always he possible to apply 1t
before the mischief was done. for human
sleeves are not always recognizable at
first sight. The most perfect specimen
the writer ever knew was little thing
with a darkly mysterious air. reserved
mannors and lips so firmly compressed
that il seemed impossible to open them.
She rarely attempted the feat, but when
she did it took an entire month To recon-
ellie her friends to the idea of reioiniHg
the community. On the other hand,
thumb-screws could not wiring per-
SOnal matter from the keeping OF a
giggling. jolly girl who used to talk all
the time. LIZZIE q. JORDAN.
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FEMININE FRIVoLITIEs.

Very large collars are conspicuous
feature of the winter wraps.
Many OF the most dreSSy wraps are
still made of three materials.
But few of the c0fsageS of the present
season show visible fastening.
Dresses for little girls under six
should reach to the top of the shoes.
Pulled sleeves in Queen Mary style
are a feature of the new tea gowns.
Chatelaine watches with peculiar
etched designs are the fancy of the
hour.
Aeil MORE. or eye-spotted moire, is
the newest variation of popular fabric
The newest umbrella handles are oXi-
died silver in the form of rams horn.
Very dresSy tea gowns are made to
initiate the graceful, flowing costumes
worn by East Indian princeSSes.
1t is notable that garnitureS upon the
present seasons costumes are either
very elaborate or entirely omitted.
Handsome cloth costumes are made
with a DirectOire redingOte of one color
opening over a skirt of another.
Dressy bodice for very young ladies
are laced or buttoned at the back, the
fronts being deliberately trimmed.
Quaint sleeves, antique bOdiceS and
unique draperies are the salient feat
ures of the newly imported French
gown.
Some of the newest cloth jackets have
their fronts in long tabs. square or
pointed, giving the effect of mantle
front.
The highest novelties in silk goods is
the Persian cashmere silk with an imi-
tatiou aStrakhan border, which is also of
silk.
An odd hairpin. which may be appro-
priately worn at the present season. has
head.
Cord passementeries are the accepted
garnitures for black matelasSe cloaks,
with knotted cords III loops for epau-
lettes and fringes.
Coekade bows of thick satin ribbon.
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views read. and the writer possibly
recognized by some particular friend.
But dispeuing with the subjects of mar
rage and servant girls. what shall
women discuss? Tie majority of women
know more about matrImOny than about
politics. This is partly their own fault,
and also the fault of men. If, in
stead of devOurlng the marriage. di-
vOrce. scandal and death items in the
newspapers like so much Jam. they
would read the news and the editorials
and give them some thought. they
would be more competent 10 give their
views on politics. But how many wOm-
en- do this? Then. if a woman does
venture to express her political senti-
ments to the lords of creation. their
noses invariably go up with turn that
says: "What do YOU know about it?''
Men take it for granted that a
woman. if she thinks about politics
at all, must be PrOhibitiOniSt because
the temperance question comes nearest
her comprehension. They have an idea
that a woman must be an idiot in her
ignorance of politics. or an Anna Dick
inSOn-thOugh between the two forms
of idiOey there is very little choice In
this, as in every other struggle for ad
yancement. women must work out their
old salvation without help from the
other sex; but when a woman does
have her political opinions, and can eX-
press them. and still be WOmanly. there
will be less cause for temperance dis
cussiOn, and fewer tears for the wan
dering boy or man. for he will find his
home more cOngenial than the saloon
and billiard hail. E. L. 3.