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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
Horrible Case of Suicide

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, March 24.-Information
reached here yesterday of the terrible suicide of Mrs
Joseph Parker, nearsStewartstown. She was Young
woman with husband and three children. For
some time, account of prolonged physical inrmi.
ties, she had become very much depressed in mind
and at times required close watching prevent her
from doing violence TO herself. Yesterday she took
advantage of her husbands absence kill herself in
the following terrible manner: Leaving her infant
vii servant she repaired to stable and saturated
her clothing with coal oil. Then she lighted match
and set herself FIRE. The pain apparently restored
her to her senses. few minutes afterward she
came from the building fire from head foot.
The servant, who still holding the child rushed
up to her, but the woman beat her off with one
hand, and with the other made frantic efforts clasp
her infant to her The servant threw down the
child and endeavored to smother the flames when the
woman ran away. Two men came to the rescue and
she secured, with nearly all her clothing burned
off and her body horribly scorehed. Her hair
burned off and her face presented terrible appear
ance, eye being closed When medical aid
reached her she more crazed than ever and re-
sisted all efforts to her pain. She died in short
timO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
THE TELEPHONE DECISION.

The Leak In the Supreme Court--Intentions
OF the Bell Company.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, March 24-Even 30 august a
body as the Supreme Court of the United States.
composed of nine of the most learned and re-
served lawyers in the country, men presumed
to have those talents. leaks. 1t was known to
the stock brokers in New York more than two
weeks. If not q month. before the decision was
rendered in the telephone cases, just what that
decision would be. and It was discounted on the
markets There is DO doubt that general be-
lief existed among the stockholders of the Bell
company about the time these combination suits
were brought TO break down the Bell patents
that they were quite sure of success. At that
time the Bell stock was worth over 800 per cent.
OF its face value. Some time after the court
took under consideration the arguments and
held in reserve it's decision the stock went down
to as low as $2i9. 1t was worth over
$40 at the time the decision was rem
dered on Monday last The 'bull" in the
market was caused by secret advices by some
one connected with tho bench of what the de-
cision would be. There is a great whispering
around the room Of the Supreme Court OF the
United States. and all sorts Of salaams are In
dulged in and wasted in the presence OF tho
august court. but somehow or other when there
is any great decision at stake it is invariably
ticipated by the money men. The masses who
want favor at the hands OF the court are nos
granted that confidence and privilege that OBJ
tains In other courts. On some occasions, how
ever, there are exceptions, and it seems that In
the telephone cases this was one of the excep-
tons
great deal OF speculation Is being INDUCED
in as to the effect this decision will have upon
the various large aud small telephone companies
which have been based upon inventions OF in
genous mechanics In some of the Territories
aud few of the States there extensive lines
IN operation owned by the companies rival 20 the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
Suggestions ADonr the succession.

Special TO tie INDIANAPOLIS journal
WASHINGTON, March 24-While employees Of
the Capitol were placing Grape around the doors
to the room of the Supreme Court. to-day.
prominent men connected with both houses Of
Congress. and politicians who lipeer here stopped,
gazed solemnly upon the drspery, and in express
ING their bereavement over the death of the
distinguished Chief-iustice, commented upon
who would likely be his successor. Opinion
seems to be about equally divided as to whether
the President, in selecting q successor to Chief.
justice Waite, will strictly observe partisan
lines. There is no doubt that a great many
men of influence will recommend to him the
import ance which attaches 70 selecting . man
without regard to politics. Many have already
stated that Justice Miller, who ranks the other
justices in length Of service on the bench and in
ability, should be promoted Judge gilbert
son, of Texas, who presides over the house COM
mittes on judiciary, said to-day that IL he were
the President he would like to honor himself
by appointing Justice Miller to the vacancy
great deal Of pressure will be
brought to bear to have Justice Field appointed
to the place. Besides the names mentioned last
night there other suggestions for the vacancy,
among which are ex- Representative j. Randolph
Tucker, of Virginia. good lawyer and an active
Democrat; Judge jackson, of Tennessee, we'll
known for his confederate bias and utterances;
Judge Sims. of Alabama; Representative Pat
Collins, of Massachusetts; Secretary Bayard. OF
Delaware; Mervin T. Fuller and Judge Cloudy,
of Chicago; Attorney general Garland, OF Ar
kansas; Assistant Postmaster general Steven
son. of Illinois, Chief-justice Bingham, OF the
Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia, late
of Ohio; Senator Gray, successor in the Senate
to Secretary Bayard, and formerly Attorney
general of Delaware; Judge Thomas Wilson,
prominent Democrat of Minnesota. and at pres.
eEt Representative in Congress from that State,
for four years Chief justice of Minnesota; Min
lister Phelps, of Vermont. now at the court OF
st. James; Ex-Governor Hoadly,Eof Ohio. now
practicing law in New York; Geo. w. Biddle.
of Philadelphia Rufus w. Peckham:
Secretary of War Endicott, of Massachusetts;
ex-Gov. John nj. Palmer of Illinois. The name
of Speaker Carlisle is simply question of
whether he is especially needed in his present
position after the tariff bill has been disposed Of
In the event of the elevation of Speaker Car
Isle to the vacant chief justiceship, the fight
over the speakership will be between two men
Judge Crisp, OF Georgia, and Samuel 5. Cox, OF
New York. No one here doubts that Crisp would
win, as he is Southern man. majority of rho
Democratic members Southerners. and he In
very popular. able and fair minded. He is a
splendid parliamentarian, and such takes
high rank. He was chosen chairman of the
committee on elections by the House, which
demonstrated his popularity.
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A Ghost MateriaIized.

opeefaI - the INDIANAPOLIS journal
<BkA7In, Ind, March 24.-Llast July wholly I'M
usual proceedings transpired at the farm residence of
the venerable DR.. John Williams, near Bowling
Green IA volley of stones. of them large sized
wond suddenly rattle against the sides of the house.
or. falling the roof, would bounce off. No one
could be found who could have been thrower, for
there seemed to be than one. Strange noises
woud appear in unoccupied upstairs. At last
one night issuing from the
smoke-house.s The Doctor convinced that an at.
tempt was being made to rob him. He proposed to
divide his store, but this did not satisfy. Later
money 4secreted about the house disappeared. The
neighbors aroused and guard of watch sur
rounded the house A& midnight shot was heard in
the hallway. The watchers rushed IN, finding Ed
Williams, nineteen year-old grandson. wounded
slightly but hurrying up the steps, saying he
after burglar who had shot him. No burglar could
be found. A few nights later money disap-
peared, and with it Ed. Williams. The matter was
then clear. The young has since returned, and
in the Clay Circuit Court In session. has pleaded
guilty to the charge of theft. He was released
recognizance of bondsman and on his good behavior
being charged that he is arraigned before the
court for any crime or misdemeanor he will yet be
sent to the penitentiary for this oense The
of money stolen about 5000. Through his grand.
father lenieney, largely. hs was released.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
The Customary Medical Row.

Special TO the AnulanhpoIls JOlrnAI
WAsHr HGToN, March 24.-The following ar
ticle, which appears in this mornings Post, has
caused quite a sensation in Washington:
'sThere is phase of Chief-justice Waite's ILL
ness and sudden death which cannot but be
garded extremely unfortunate, and which
will inevitably lead to severe criticism. One of
Judge Waite's warm friends and most attentive
callers was DIR. Melancthon Ruth, of the navy.
He was at the house Tuesday, and hearing
Judge Waite complain of pain IN the chest
dered that his chest be bathed with turpentine.
This, notwithstanding the fact that another
phi sician was in charge OF tho case.
When DIR. Caroline b. Winslow called, on
Wednesday, she found that her treatment had
been interfered with. the patients chest. thr oar
and beard being saturated with turpentiue.
She Immediately ordered it washed of. and Was
extremely shocked to ind that her directions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
The Double Murder Near Brazil.

Special 20 the IndianaroIts Journal.
BRAZIL. Ind. March 24.-Coroner s1avens has not
yet concluded his investigation IN the murder of
VIM. CoTlingswood and John Malholland, miners. who
were foundn dying condition the Bee-line railroad,
Perth mining village six miles north OF Brazil.
The former survived several hours after being found
but was unconscious The latter is yet
alive, but may die lie thought when
found he could identify of his ASSISTANTS,
but it is feared his death win permit their escape
less some other evidence is obtained. The
had been drinking during the day. aud
late at night. in saloon in Perth,
whose bad whisky is supposed to have led TO the
ton and unproyoked mnrder. Collinswood was thirty
nine years old and leaves family IN England Every
e1Fort viii be made to ferret ont the murderers.
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ANeosTURA BTrrERs, the world-.enouned sp-
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whole civilized world. Try it. but beware of
limitations Ask your grocer or druggist for the
genuine article, Manufactured by Dr.. j. g. B. Sic
gere G. Sons
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The Recent Meeting Of Authors Gives the In
ternatiOnal Copyright Movement De-
cided Impetus-0ther Capital News.
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THELATE UNDERSTANDABLE
Funeral Exercises Will Be Held in the
Hall of the House on Wednesday,

After Which the Remains Will Be Removed TO
Toledo for Interment-Justice Eamars
Tribute to the Dead Mans Qualities.
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Intentions of the Bell Telephone Conn
pany as TO Conduct Of It's Business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-25
Catarrhal Dancers.

To be freed from the dangers of suffocation Vile
lyins downs to breathe freely, sleep souny and uis
turbed to rise refreshed head clear brain acveand
free from pain aches to know that poisonous pd
matter defles the breath and away the deliote
machinery of smell taste and hearing; to feel that he
system does not through its veins and arteries srek
up the poison that is to undermine and destror
is indeed blessing beyond all other human enjoy
ments To purchase immunity from such a fats
should be the object of all afflicted But those who
have tried many remedies and physicians despair of
relief
Sanford's Radical Cure meets every phase of Ca
tarrh from simple head cold the most loathsome
and destructive stages It is local and constitutional
Instant IN relieving permanent in curing, safe
nomical and never-failing
Sanfords Radical Cure consists of one bottle of
the Radical Cure. box of Catarrhal Solvent and
one Improved Inhaler, all wrapped in package,
with treatise and directions and sold by all druggists
for 81 90.
POTTER DRUG & CHEMICAL CO.. Boston.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-04
WAR IN CHINATOWN.
The Sort OF Thing Unrestricted Chinese
Immigration Would Encourage.


CHICAGO, H., July "a dispatch from
San Francisco says; WAR has broken out
In Chinatown again between two powerful
factions OF lighbinders. A rich old pawn
broker, All Sing Surf, belonging to the See
Yup society, purchased good-looking girl
In Hongkong recently and had her shipped
10 San Francisco as his daughter. Some
hard swearing had to be done to get the
girl through the custom-house, as she was
only fourteen years old and evidently a
hali-breed. Several highblnders belong
ing to the Cab Sin Sur society OF .profes.
sional robbers and perjurers, corroborated
the pawnbroker's testimony, and he was
allowed to carry off his prize to Chinatown.
A rival highlander, head man in the 30
Sin Seer society, resolved to abduct the
girl and Sunday night, accompanied by
iour armed cut-throats, he burst into tho
pawnbroker's lodgings and carried her oil,
litter knocking the old man on the head 80
That he lay stunned for an hour. When
lhe pawnbroker recovered he appealed 10
The Gah Sin Sur highbinders to rescue the
girl, and melted by professional pride and
= reward OF several hundred dollars, the
highbinders opened war on the kidnap-
pers. Several hot skirmishes have occur
red within the last forty-eight hours, and
n half dozen Cinnamon have been injured
by hatchets and pistol-shots. A detail OF
police have been sent to Chinatown 10 re-
press the heather belligerents.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-04
A BAD CROWD.
Chicago Aldermen Again Charged With
Boodling.

CHICAGO, July 3.-Much excitement
Exists around the city hall growing out of
rumors that some of the aldermen have
been approached in the interest OF one OF
he elevated railroad companies, which
ire nov seeking franchises from the coun-
Ill to operate on the West Side.
tbs alleged that agents have visited sev-
,raf OF the city fathers and offered them
blocks Of stock Of the par value Of 5000,
n exchange for vote for the ordinance
granting the franchise to the road in ques-
ion. II is further alleged that there had
oeen mix in the diplomatic work and
hat the agents had gone 20 the wrong par
lies, having been de ceived by the similar
Is Of names. A we'll known local politi-
ian, named Eugene A. Settig, is charged
oy Alderman Xix with having offered him
5000 worth OF stock for a vote. Setug
denies IL vigorously. Alderman Reich,
who is also clerk in Judge Jamieson's
sourt, and was present when the Doodle
county commissioners were tried and SEN
fenced, declares with the most solemn
paths, his innocence, adding: 81 want nc
poodle in mine"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-04
CHANCERY SALE
on
ESTATE.

No Gsll. R.-chanccry Court NJ shelby County -
John Z Malone guardian, " John " Hunter
by yiftno 81 an inicflocniory dcrfcr TOT sale en-
tered Ia the above Cantc on The 9Th day Of Jana.
is'S. " H. O. pare o. I will coll ~ public anc.
uun.t 20 the highest bidder, IN iwm 81 the Clufk
AMI Masters Office, CouH-hOuse Of shelby county.
Memphis. Tenn, on
saturday, July ~, 1883,
within legal hours the following described prop
criy, situated In Memphis. shelby county. Tenn,
towiti lot No g. J. v. Tato's subdivision, east ~
Orleans stnlsL beginning nj a stake on the south
side Of Tate street running east with Eiid street
llis ccf a. an alley, thence souih With saii alley
10 feet 10 an alley, thence westward with
sgid alley higs feet thence 10 an alley north
10 feet 10 Tate atfcct ~ the beginning. being
same property conveyed a. Miu Mamie Hunter ~
deed dated August = is71 book ~. page ~ Rcgls
tefs Office, shelby cUunty. Terms ~ hale; One
third cash balance In twelve months purchaser
cxecutlng ntcrHt bearing note with security, aud
cln retained y ,ecnrc payment Redemption barred.
I'm McHENRY, C. &M.
Byt. w. Dtadlcy. D. g 4 aud ~
ny T. ID Edgingion and w. ". Mcdowell, sollc.
ltufs
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How Testimonials are most reliable, and
II You will sci your name and address We
will send state .nents OF numbers of the best
.ilizrn, Of Nashville regarding the wonder
iul cuiss effected by the Ethiopian Pile Oint-
ment IL never fails. Fifty cents and 81
per bottle. Manufactured by Rangum Root
Medicine Co, Nashville, Tenn. For sale by
.ueistcr 9s3 Main street
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-04
INC scIIrnnn FalInre.

INV YoRE, July S.-The firm Of selg-
man Bros. & Co., dealers in cloaks at No.
375 broadway, made m assignment today
Tor tho benefit oi creditors to Simon Her
man. giving 50. 500 preferences The fail
urc OF Seligman Bros. & Co. followed close
upon and was caused by that of Seligman,
May & Co. The former had Endorsed for
tie latter $50, 900 Of accommodation paper
II is announced that the other liabilities
Of the firm were about Sl6O,OOO making a
total OF $4,000. The suddenness OF the
failure is shown by the fact that checks TO
the amount Of -, 900 10 5000 were ready
20 send out when the failure was an
nounccd The asscis cannot be approx
imaicdly given as yet. An inventory and
balancing OF accounts are in progress.
The principal creditors are banks.
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AT MEMPHIs UNTIL JULY 7.
27o Linden street-By Special Request
-oatErrh. Catarrhal Deafness and
Hay Fovor-A New Treatment.


Sufferers arc no, generally aware that thesc dis
cases arc contagious or hat they are due TO the
presence oiliyng parasites IN the lining membrane
Of the noe aud cisiachian iutoS Microscopic re.
leat,h. however. has proved mi, TO he fact. and
the insult Is that staple remedy has been iormu-
lated whereby caianh, catarrhal deafness and hay
fever are permanently cured In from one to three
simple applications made ~ the patient at home.
A pamphlc, explaining this new treatment l. sent
me on receipt Of stamp by \. II. Dixon & Son. sl
Yves, King rrcci. Torouto. Canada who arc also
pfopficiors Of DiSons Ague treatment whereby
The wont ca.oi of shaking or dumb ague arr per.
inancnily curei In ,hrcc days ny special request
Nr Dixon will - al Memphis Cor a Short time
with a su.ply Of the remedies, and Gnu he seen ai
hispsrlor. ~ Linden street Call ami tcc him OF
end stamp Cor his descriptive circular.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-04
A Thief saurht.

Late last night intense excitement was
occasioncd by man running at full speed
down Main street, pursued by several po-
lcomcn and q bowling mob. lilo was
finally caught and taken 10 the station.
house, where he stated that ho was passing
a fruit stand and could not resist tho
temptation to steal box Of sol. coleman's
ko.ko iulu, Whercupon he was immedi-
aloly discharged.
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ChancerV Sale
Oh
II e A l. e S r A II e.

No. 500 Rim the Chnnccry Court ~ shelby
cOunty--I. y. Bcaslcy, ndmlnilirator OF \ T.
clayton. deceased. " John n Clayton Il A.
by virtue Of nn iniCtOcuinTy decrco for sale, en-.
tend IN the above cause on the 21h dayui January.
is,S NJ u. o., PAGE u. and June ~. lsS. NJ. n 81
page 80 Iwill sell NJ public auction ~ the highest
bidder. in front Of the clerk aud masters Office
Main siryci entrance 81 the court house u Shelby
county, Memphis, Tennessee, on
saturday, July =, 1893,
within icral hours the following described proper.
", situated IN shelby county. Tennessee to-sit
About tour miles east of Memphis on the old
Memphis AMI Germantown plank rad. being lot
No tul Kenneth CARROTS subdivision. bounded A.
follows Beginning at the southeast corncr Of lot
No aof s.ild subdivision, IN the cynier az the Mem
phis and Germantown plank road. running thence
north east O. Gs.iO0 chains 20 stake. thence
south - east 10 f2iOo chains thence south g.
west ~ 81 TO ehAinf N the center ~ sald plank
rad thence north a. west with sad road 70 D. 100
chains ~ the beginning containing ~ n, 100 acres
The bid for this property viii start II D,nO0.
Terms ~ sale-un n cfrill 81 : and ~ mouths
note bcafing interest with accufity rrqulrnd. lien
rtainei, redemption barn,i Thls Ssh day u
June issS u a. McilENRY,
Clerk and Master.
ny. n. BRADLEY. Deputy Cicfk aud Master.
Taylor a Carroll solicitors.
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As a Drink In Feyers

USE uoIsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
Dr. Chas II. S. Davis, Meridcn, Conn,
says II have used it as an accessory in
cases OF mclancholia and nervous debility,
aud as pleasant and cooling drink in fevers,
and have been very much pleased with 1t.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-04
White Oak Slaves

AND WALNUT. WHITE OAK AND ASH LOGS.
yITANTED TO CONTRACT WITH RELIABLE
wv parties fof large quantities VI Slaves aud
Log Cor regular supply, delivered on sny railroad
Apply, stating full particulars aud points Of ship.
menL 10
nkw youK EXPORT TrsrBkR CO..
Nos % and q broadway. N. Y.
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GnEAr parualna al Nluliord's.

GREAT zouaye Drill for two medals a,
jackson Mound Park ON the Fourth.
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FiRsr.oL.ss table board at Fransiola's,
on Front street. opposite custom.house.
The table is supplied with the choicest
food the markets afford and carefully
served. Regular meals 50 cents.
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CIR up clubs for tbs WEEKLY APPEAL
and secure one Of the cash prizes. See list
published.
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Spoons, forks, etc, Muliord's.


Passengers bciwcen Memphis and New
Orleans save considerable time.by taking
the Illinois Central railroad over IN other
routes.
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CHEAP COLUMN.

Advertisements In this column will be charged at
rate Of i5c for two lines one insertion two inser-
tons &c: one week. cor
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body, and improve the blood and com.
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GALVANIZED nnoNMoRKs.

CEo y. RuBscH. JR. THE TiN AND SHIRT
VI irun worker business aud residence. iclo-
phone No -
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LOST

WAIGHasnETrwSEiEy TnE Jq ',i,,S r LACE
strcri u small opcn.iaccd Geneva watch, with Jew.
eled hands. aud fall name engraved on inside II
case. twenty-five dollar reward viii be paid for
Ulurn OF same 10 MISS CLARA CONWAY.
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THE = GREAT = SUMMER =. RESORT

H0tef M0ute Sam Situated Monte
HW0i OufO
ckori
the
horses and cast turous for riding and dyins road rns the
The Neg Huntsville HOTEL SGpGnSd May 49, lss is perfect of is
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hotel adlre
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gIVAyID,

Cow-ONR MOUSE CoLoRED cow; HOLE ~
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turn 20 Thomas ODonnell. l76 Rossaycnue
nNE LARGE. HEAVY DRAY MULE. l6 HANDS
~ high. black mari mule. with light breast aud
nose: saddle scar slight cut or scar on right hip,
where breeching work. had on halter. Liberal
reward n returned 10 5. l.. wADil.
Corner Union street aud Marshall avenue
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IssuKs your gin-houscs In the Citizens
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