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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26

A successful house-warming reception was
given by the Federal Club last night on taxing
possession of its handsome new house atAladi-
son-ave. and Fifty-ninth-s st. Pleasant speeches.
were made by Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt ana
Colonel Shepard. The club deserves the sue
cess il has already experienced. and doubtless
will continue to grow and prosper.
DIR. Armitagc's resignation follows quickly
nnon the celebration of the fortieth anniversary
of his pastorate in what has long been known
as the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Inc
resignation, however, is PROVISIONAL ana docs
not necessarily mean his immediate withdrawal
from his present duties. DIR. Armitage is near
ing seventy years of age and does not wish TO
become a burden upon his church. Ii his
church can have its way it will probably con-
tinue to call him pastor for some time 70 come
The most significant feature of the Rcpub-
lican conventions in Massachusetts,, flonda ana
Texas. at which delegates to tho National Con-
yention were chosen yesterday, was the en-
thusasm aroused by the mention OF MI.
Blaine's name These manifestations cannot
but be gratifying 10 his friends throughout the
country. While there is no doubt as to the
personal feeling of the delegates selected, in
every case they go to the convention wholly
unpledged and uninstructed. There Will there
fore be the fullest opportunity for frank can
yassing of the relative merits of the various
candidates and for choice that will commend
itself to the party as the best possible to be
made.
Tho question of building an elevated railroad
in Broadway was before two committees OF tho
Senate yesterday. Vigorous efforts were mado
in behalf of the scheme to turn over this street
10 a grasping railway corporation, and equally
vigorous opposition was made in the interest OF
property and the public generally.
There is no justification for this project. The
people of this town are convinced that the true
solution of the rapid-transit problem il not
,hrough an elevated railroad in the streets,
least of all in Broadway. The Legislature
viii lamentably fail in it's duty il it approves
sucb an outrageous invasion Of our principal
business thoroughfarc.
The members of the Legislature begin TO soc
the necessity of pressing forward their work in
GOOD earnest il they expect TO finish IL before
the time set for adjournment. May III is only
q fortnight from tomorrow. There are many
imporant bills yet TO be acted on, and some
Assemblymen are saying that the date for adj
iournlng will have 10 be moved ahead With
uroper diligence the States lawmakers can I'M
,loubtedly act upon every really essential meas
usc before them before May IL. NO time must
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26

be wasted, however, and sharp lookout must
be kept for jobs. The bills whose enactment
the interests Of the public demand most en-
phatically should not be left until the last day
or two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26

An agreement has been reached as to tho
time 10 be spent in discussing the DARK Lam
term Tariff bill. Each side is to have eight
DAYS and half of FIVE hours each, besides one
half of whatever time is occupied in debate al
evening sessions. If the tariff discussion pro-
ceeds without interruption 1t will be finished
about the middle of May. The time allowed
Ia sufficient to permit reasonably full prescnta-
ton of all that both its defenders and OPP
ponents have to say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26

Mr.. Blunt is to be rewarded for his sacrifices
in serving out term OF Imprisonment under the
Coercion Act. lie is to be nominated for an Irish
seat in Parliament and elected with great hur-
rah. This will be fair return for his loyal de-
votion to the Homo Rule cause, but Mr. Parnell
will find him an unmanagcable member Of his we'll
disciplined force. Mr. Blunt, while a sincere and
able man of marked energy Of character, is by
nature fanatic: and fanatics in politics can al
ways be depended upon to kick over the traces
when discipline should be maintained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26

"This is as it should be-" Such Is the COM
mcnt of The Utica Observer Dem) on the
report that the Manhattan Club DEM had de-
cided to spend 100000. on a new club house.
O Jefersonian simplicity DEM, what luxury is
committed in thy name!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26

The County Democracy is going TO send only
$50 men TO st. Louis to shout for Cleveland
The President has not been ungenerous in distrib
uting patronage to the Counties and the mod
est number Of $50 shouters hardly seems like
satisfactory quid pro quo. Under the circum
stances, County Democracy enthusiasm ought d
be of o little more exubennt quality than thai
Of Tammany Hall this year
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16

that Gin more than a dozen districts at
the South, which were fairly carried by
Republicans at the late election, Demo-
cratic candidates are now claiming p'urali-
ties, and will 5demand certificates from
officials Of their own party. 1t remains to
BIO seen whether, under laws which already
exist, means for preventing such wrongs
may not be found. But Congress will
need to consider the wisdom OF
some provision TO secure through
Federal Courts, or other non-partlsan
tribunal, redress for the people OF any
Congressional District who may be thus
threatened with robbery Of their rights. 1t
is plain that the process Of contesting seats
before the House, after its organization,
affords little remedy against frauds, by
which the organization Of that body at the
outset may be secured. Definite means
might be provided for determining in
courts OF law tho prima iacie rights OF can
didates, whenever M attempt is made TO
defeat the will Of the people by false re-
turns or fraudulent certificates"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16
wiIIefi.Igennc.iy.

Special Dispatch 10 Tho Appeal.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. l5.-Dr. T.
Miles willelt Of Memphis, and Miss Mary
Kennedy were married at o'clock today
at the homo Of tho brides parents In this
city. The bride is tho daughter Of Mr..
and Ms. James Kennedy. Of Fourth ave-
nuo, and a sister Of Mr.. Walker Zen.
nedy, editor Of tho Memphis Sum
day 7iaios, and Is the iavoritc
Of large circle OF iricnds and
acquaintance. The ceremony was nc.
corling 10 the impressive rites Of the
Catholic Church and was conducted by tho
Roy. Father Dunn, Of this city. Only the
immediate friends were present II was
ono Of the mos, beautiful family weddings
tina, has occurred In Louisville this season.
Tho bridesmaids were Miss Mary Walker
and Miss Katie Gardner
The bride woro beautiful travelling
costume 81 navy blue cloth. Miss
Walkers dress was OF white Swiss, with
pink trimmings and white ilowcB. Miss
Gardner worc white Swiaa dfcss with
blue trimmings and flowers.
Tho parlos aud halls were proluscly
decorated, aud string band added 10 the
joyousncss Of tho occasion. just before
tho ceremony the "Wodding March" was
given, aud whilo the formula was being
pronounced the band played an appro.
pirate selection.
Those present FROM Memphis worc Mr..
Bert Brown, Miss Percy Coffee, Miss
Fanny Lowrancc, Miss Bertha Willclt,
Miss Nellie Willctt aud Eugene wllioti.
At the head Of tho first parlor was q
lovers knot Of white roscs. Just b the
right Of the party during tho ceremony
was large group OF red ro.cs. hanging
over their heads were the letters "W. "
and OK" in white crysanihomuma There
was n proiusion Of flowers around tho
room, besides shruba. plants. etc, making
q rarely beautiful scene.
DR.. aud Mrs. Willcli left on the 2o'clock
pm. train for New York and Washington.
Attornoy.Gcncral Garland, Of the latter
city, has extended them q pressing invita-.
ton e, atccpt his Hospitality during their
stay there, aud They may possibly do 70.
Thoy return 10 Mompl IL In a Tow rcuks,
and will reside In that city.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16

TnE decision rendered by the Supreme
Court on Monday in the Bell Telephone
case settles a very important point Of law
that the Government can at any time
take action in the courts to annul patent
corrupty or fraudulently obtained. JUS
tico Miller, in delivering the decision, said
1t would be strange anomaly II Gov
eminent representing GO,OOO,OOO people
were powerlcss to inquire into a fraud
charged to have been committed in OBJ
tanning n patent.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16
TIE CITY TAX AND INCOME.

The making OF city is a very expensive
process. 1t takes great deal Of money 10
pave and keep streets clean, TO light them,
to maintain fire and police departments for
protection TO preserve and extend sewers,
mainta an adequate and necessary health
aud scavcnger service and build and main
tain public schools These burdens fall
upon Memphis with peculiar weight, be-
cause there are nearly rs many vacant lots
within its limits, or lots that only earn
taxes, rs there are lots in recon-
pensing use. The city and lis suburbs are
laid out on plan that contemplatos a
population OF l,00O,0 900 OF people with
more than 100 miles OF streets, alleys
AMI roadways TO maintain in passablc
condition for steadily increasing traffic.
The people, whether willing or not, have
consented or acquicsced in this spread and
overflow Of city territory, and they cry
out continually for well paved streets and
all the protection for life and properly that
cities usually afford. And this protection
and the facilities for easy transit and traffic
must bo had il the city ia to go forward
and moi backward. Costly rs il may be
il must DO had. Every sensible man adj
mits that much. But how is IL TO be
had2 Mr.. MADDEN who, as the head Of
the Taxing District Government has
been giving the matter some attention,
shows, in calculation which We publish
In another column, that IL cannot DC had
by g tax ON a valu alton Of 500, 900, 900.
An assessment Of that amount would still
cave street paving, public schools and
sewers unproyided for. These are among
the essentials to the daily life, not TO speak
Of the progress Of the city, and must be
provided for even II the tax has 90 be in
creased 100000 for schools and school
buildings, 10000 for sewer extension
aud repairs, and 100000 for paving,
street repairs and bridges, which would
bring the total tax up to 50 on the 500.
Thus provided for, Memphis might be
able to hold her own. But il would still
be wanting in adequate traffic facilities
by means Of well paved streets. This
il must have. But how? That is the
QUESTION that must be settled before the
assembly OF the Legislature in January.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16

CorroN receipts yesterday amounted 10
5,0ji bales, Of which 4, $50 bales came In
by rail, l,O20 by river and $50 bales by
wagon. Receipts same day last year.
l,S01 bales. Sales yesterday, a.eOO bales
or 1850 bales 10 exporters and $50 bales
10 spinncp, Receipts thus far this season,
go, s3S bales, against S3LOJs bales same
time ls, season. Shipments yesterday,
b,ollbalcs and for the season l5G, i2s bales.
shipments this day las, year, i.3a5 bales,
aud for the las, season, corresponding
time, l0l, 100 bales. Stock ON hand, 20,
COS bales, agalns, i5o,li5 bales same ia,
last year Spot cotton closed firm a
Memphis and Liverpool, QUOT aud stead,
at New Orleans, and steady a, New York
Futures declined to 2 points at Ne,
Orleans, advanced point on early month
and declined point ON late months. A
Liverpool went or / 10 2 points.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16
TO MORE BLooDsHEp.

Tho Edit, rial War in statu ouo--Mr
Aigeo conanef TO His Room.
The cases ag,iast Mossr. Henry +.
Walsh, Of the Lsiger, and James X. Algcc,
OF the Scimita', for a personal encounter
between them "Wednesday evening. wero
not tried in tho Tolicc court yesterday
morning.
Mi. Walsh was ON hand. with his a,tor
ncy, Gen. Luke Wright; but Mr.. Algco
was not. In fact, tho latter gentleman
was confined 10 his room all day yesterday,
and there arc fears that his injuries are
more severe than nj finit supposed.
In his editorial card referring 10 tile
affair, Mr.. Walsh leaves tho Impression
that tho morning paper accounts were
slightly colorcd against him, though in.
tended 10 be fair. lie further explains
that this was because they came "mostly
from ono side" This docs not properly
attach 10 TuE APPKAL's publication. In
gathering his facts, the reporter did not
see either one directly connected with tho
difficulty, or an intimate friend Of either.
Particulars were learned from thor.
oughly disintercsto1 cyc-wiines-disin-
tcrcs,ed because ho knew neither Of the
pnncipals
should Mr.. Alece be able 10 appear, the
case will be- tried In the Police Court 10.
morrow morning
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16
Tho Health OF Icner.an pnYIs.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. ia dispatch
from Richmond, Va, says From letter
Just received from Jefferson Davis by Pres
idcnt Ashton starke, OF the Richmond
Exposition, it seems that Mr.. Davis's
health is feeble. This letter is dated
Beauvoir, Miss, November II, and is In
response to a pressing invitation from
President Starke and intimate friends Of
Mr.. Davis 20 visit the exposition. In re-
ply Mr.. Davis says: Though well
enough when at rest 10 permit the hope
that may see my friends Of Virginia at
some future time, am now painfully con-
scious that could not perform the jour
ney without serious II not fatal conse.
quences."
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16

preston Of the States, or TO bring their
governments into contempt before their
own citizens, as crippled or defective
agencies, made so by the arbitrary usur-
pations Of one body OF their people toward
another in defiance Of the Constitutional
guarantees and OF laws that are as searching
and stringent for special and general pur-
poses and occasions as human ingenuity
can devise. The clause Of tho Constitu-
ton quoted by Gen. Chalmers, and relied
upon by him TO sustain his excessively
arbitrary bill, is TO be construed in this
way and in this spirit only. II cannot
rightiully or fairly or justly be construed in
any other 1t is imperative in Its man.
date that the States shall make provision
for the election Of Congressman, and only
provides for the intervention Of Congress
when the States, or any OF them, fail TO do
so. Congress, as Constitutional body, is
law unto itself, and may do and perform
anything necdful for justice as TO It's own
members, but it was never assumed or
pretended that IL had the right TO super
sede the laws Of the States providing for
Congressional elections. The members OF
the House and Senate are delegates repre-
scniing the States. they arc the choice OF
the States and are supposed TO be the free
will choiccoi the States unhamperod or en-
vironed by the oveshadowing power OF
the Federal Government Were II other
wise and such law as this which Gen.
Chalmers proposes was attempted TO be
enforced, Congress could defy the States
and make oiitseli body in pcrpetuiiy and
in defiance Of the laws OF the States. Such
an assumption as this would not be sub
mittod 10 even by the most rabid central
izationist. Tho States must be left TO elect
as well as select their own representative
agents in their own way, and the time
will como, aud il Is not far distant when
oven the present assumption Of Federal
supervision will be swept away as the last
relic Of period when not merely the Fed
oral Constitution, but all laws, human and
divine, were held in obeyancc, and these
States were reduced TO chaos and coniu-
sion that even those who have survived IL
are unable now fully to comprehend by
the light Of present moderation. Gen.
Chalmers's position Is not doiensiblc from
any standpoint except that Of his own lis.
appointment sourod by frequent defeats
aud foilcd in his ambition, he turns upon
the people who once delighted to honor
him, and proposes measure the worst
features Of which arc only shocking, Us
they reveal his purpose to subject the
South under Jcsui,ical plea Of necessity
10 Federal usurpation nrniu
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16

A quiet homo wedding was celebrated
last night and two more happy hearts
were bound in the sacred ties Of wcdlock.
Mr.. James w. Richardson and Miss
Mary Dorion were quietly welded in the
presence OF the families OF the two parties
and a lew intimate friends. The event
occurred at the residence OF the brides
mother, Mrs. l.. n. Dorion, on Broadway
and Indiana avenues, Fort Picker
ing, the Rev. Il. NJ. Richardson
officiating. II is safe TO say that no
occasion has brought together a crowd OF
relations and friends, who were now hearty
and cordial in their expressions OF good
will and happiness. That ii was merited
was proved by the happy faces OF the
young couple. Mr. Richardson has for
some years been prominent in business
circles rs the successful manager OF Brad
streets Agency in this city, and as q
prominent member OF the Tennessee Club
was well known in the social world.
The Young lady is q woman OF refined
manners and cultured mind, whose gentle
nature has won for her the love OF an
estimable man, and no one Is more ready
than TnE APPEAL 10 extend tho seasons
compliments and good wishes.
The bride wore pretty costume Of
crepe dc chine, which admirably became
her splendid figure.
Alter an inspection Of the many pretty
and handsome gifts, the guests were ush-
cred into the rcircshment-room TO indulge
in the many delicacies provided in honor
OF the event.
The young couple contemplate no bridal
tour, but will pass their honeymoon at
homo for the present.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16


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rnlnlnf
wuKTiIy0. W. Va. Nov. Is. = River 10 feet
. Inches and falling. Weather cloudy nn1 warni'
CAIRO M. Nov. iA--No arrivals or departures
River n ieci nni fisint weather col. kaining
NEw ORlI.ANa Ia. Nov. i,.--Mcalhcr partly
cloudy AMI picasant Auiyci Paul Tulane,
ohio ~. ~ Thomas shefiock, Ciniianasl V0nd
Espuhlc, Mciaphis
viCksuuRc. Mis-. Nov is.--nlesf Trina
DoaFi.d. tiv II ffeiifcrcc Naichcy, an.
faetd csvW Coal NAliog and tyw. i'lilslnff
fss Afharsu Cliy viii nrlNc ~ daylight Tue
Mar Hvsslns Nill rs~ ~ ~ 70 A1.
CiNcISNAri. o. Nov. iA-Riyof = ice, 5
iucas. and fsiing Weather cioaf. 1hemom.
eiof ~ siEhi-Rysf y kct 10 lnghrs and
tal,ius Msa,A.fmlli. Dfissllnf rAln. lSi#uel
Rate tiocki1le. Plibburx oolisn Rule AsS
ficaus
LoutsviI.i.', Ky. Nov. is-Eoon -Ilivef isil
ing With beet lo'h on !hc balls aud " ~
. Inches IN the cInak weather clnuiy aut
cool. Sltht-nivsr Ai.inE. viii feat on "
halls. ahd feet inches IN thc canal 49,
nos so,i. Mc.ihsf cloudy. snc tool. p'''ih
tain.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16
THE NEXT HOUSE.
No Change In the Figures Yet-Tae
Election Contests.


Election Contests.
Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l5.-No new de-
velopments have been made today with
regard to the situation in the next House
OF Representatives, and the figures con-
tanned In these dispatches last night are
accepted as being as nearly correct as can
be obtained until the official returns are
received from each district. Apparently it
is impossible for the majority TO be greater
than three on either side. So close is il
and SO narrow are the majorities cl,ined
in any district that a change of only few
votes in one or two districts may alter all
the calculations made and give the
organization OF the House to either
party. The Democrats still hope TO be
able TO figure out small majority, but the
officials OF the House generally arc in
doubt and very anxious about the result.
They arc still of the opinion that l6i Dem
ocrnts have been elected against l6l Re-
publicans. With the House 30 close, no
matter on which side the majority may
turn out TO be, the Elections Committee
will become one OF the most important.
AS it is at present constituted its chairman
is Judge Crisp, Of Georgia, and its members
Messrs. 0'Ferrall, OF Virginia; Cultivate,
OF Ohio; Barry, OF Mississippi; Mash, Of
Pennsylvania; Heard, OF Missouri; John
ston, OF North Carolina; 0Neall, OF Indi-
ana; Moore, OF Texas (Democrats), and
Messrs. Rowcll, OF Illinois; Houk, OF Ten
nossee; Cooper. OF Ohio; Lyman, OF Iowa;
Johnston, Of Indiana, and Lodge, OF Mas
saciusets (Repuplicans). OF these gentle
men Mr. Barry did not run for election
and is succeeded by Clarke Lewis and Mr..
Lyman gave up his seat TO Joseph II.
Reed In each case the successor OF these
is OF the same politics as his predecessor.
II the next House is Democratic, the COM
mitiee will possibly stand ms IL is now ex-
ccpting these two changes II IL is Republic
can, Mr.. Rowell. Of Illinois. the present
chairman OF the minority, will in all like
lihood get the Craftsmanship OF the full
committee. There will be at least eleven
contested cases TO be tried before this
committee In the next House, and proba-
bly, more. Among them will DO the fol-
lowing: Thompson W. DoHavon, First
California; Mudd va Compton, Fifth Mary
land; Raynor vs.. Stockbridge, Fourth
Maryland; Cheatham W. Simmons, Sec
ond North Carolina; Evan vs.. Johnston,
Ninth North Carolina, and Clayton vs..
breckenridge. Second Arkansas. With
the majority in the House 80 close with
either party, the temptation will be strong
TO decide these cases In favor Of the con.
tcstecs or contestants, more with regard to
political preferences than the justice Of
their claims.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16

SIR SAMUEL BAKER, the famous African
traveller, accounts for the present very low
condition OF the Nile by m attempt, on
the part Of the sayaycs, to turn the waters
Of the Atbaru River, one Of the ailIucns
81 tho Nile, and the most important Of
them, into the Rod Sea desert. Tho
Atbam carries down the sclimcntary
deposit that at food time cnrichcs the
soil Of the Valley II the Nile, aud
It's importance was well known and
understood by the ancient Egyptians.
Baker, in tho article which We publish
elsewhere, says from personal obserya-
tons that only narrow table land few
feet above high water mark holds back
the river from the desert, whore even lis
floods could readily bc swallowed up by
the sands Stanley has made a statement
10 the samo olcct, and II Is believed tina,
the Mnhdi, now concentrating against tho
English ut Suakim knows that, as does the
King Of Uganda, that tho fruitful waters
may be cut oil and Egypt thus be starved
This ia serious matter TO the English,
who exercise pro,octoraic over Egypt
and really own Il rs a highway N India.
Tho loss Of tho Nile means the loss o.
Egypt, aud that means ruin TO Thousands
OF Englishmcn and grca, danger 70 the ter
ritory 80 necessary TO the maintenance o.
,hc Indian empire.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16
-Ccgucs.

Mr.. A. G. Lake and Miss Annie Ccgues,
Of Oxford, Miss, were married at st.
Peters Church in that little city yesterday
morning, and shortly aitervard took the
train for Memphis They arc now here,
receiving the congratulations and best
wishes oi relatives and host OF friends.
Mr.. Lake is one Of the leading, progressive
aud sterling young merchants Of oxford.
and has for a wife n lady endowed with
many rich and noble virtues, added to
marked attractiveness OF person.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-16

TnT attention Of our readers Is espc-
cially called 10 the letter Of ITALIA.
haichic," TO bo found In another column.
II puts Tur ArrEAL on the highest ground
as a beacon light for the guidance and
warning Of the people In times Of danger
rs well rs peace. and is a fair statement Of
every phase Of rrcsidontclect lIauison's
character ~ a Republican, and Of his con.
ccp,lon Of duty rs the Chief Executive Of
the Nation, guided by the Republican
platform and is prccodcnls from 1901 to
1854