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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
an ARHANsAs CLAIM.
The Records Of am Interesting Claim
Produced.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
wAsnISoToS, March l6.--Tn answer 10
resolution Of inquiry, introduced by Rep
rcsentatiye McRae, as 10 whether any
claim had been made for the proceeds Of
$50 bales OF cotton, valued at Sli, ,l75, col
lected IN lafayette county, Ark, by Il. b.
Fuqua, an agent Of the treasury depart
mcni, the Secretary Of the Treasury today
transmitted 10 Congress a statement show
ing that ninety bales Of tho cotton In
question had been paid.ior TO John Ham
tier, Of lafayette county. lie had also
claimed ninety bales more, but could not
furnish satisfactory proof that II was his
property. As 10 the seventy bales appear
Ing from the report TO have been collected
from J. II. Ilamiter. the records show that
on the 2lst Of November, 1872, John III.
Hamiter, II. u. IIamitcr, Hanet wife Of
Joseph n. Bryan and Catherine, wife OF
Robert T.. Wyche, Of Lafayette county,
Ark. ~ the children and heirs OF John
Hamiicr, late Of Bossicr, La, presented a
claim for the proceeds OF these seventy
bales Of cotton. This claim had not been
presented 10 the department within the
time required by the act, and the secre-
tary refused 10 consider H. The records
Of The department do not show that any
other claims than those herein discussed
were ever presented for the proceeds oi
said cotton.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
BRIDGE BILLS REPORTED.
The Midland Railroad Gets Permission
10 Cross the Tenncssee.


10 Cross the Tennessee.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
WASHINGTON, March l8.--A number OF
bridge bills were yesterday reported favor
ably to the House from the commerce
committee. Among them were the follow
ing: Mr.. Rogers bill TO authorize the
Batesville & Brinkley railroad to construct
bridge across the Black river in
Arkansas, in township l2, north, range
3, west. An amendment is added 10
compel the display from sunset to sunrise
on the bridge such lights Or other signals
as may be prescribed by the lighthouse
board; Mr.. MeRaes bill authorizing the
Kansas City, Texarkana & Gulf Railway
company 10 bridge the Red and Little
rivers in Arkansas; Mr.. Meals bill
TO authorize the Chattanooga West
ern Railroad company to build
q bridge across the Tennessee river at
or near Chattanooga; Mr. 1ouk's bill TO
authorize the Carolina, Knoxville & West
ern railway company 10 bridge the Ten
nesSee river at or near Knoxville, and Mr..
Wheeler's bill authorizing the Cincinnati,
Nashville & New Orleans railroad TO bridge
the Tennessee river at or near Lambs
Ferry, Ala. Each OF these measures is
accompanied by a report from the chief OF
engineers tcstiiying TO the fact that
all necessary provisions are included in
them TO insure the due protection OF navi-
CATION, etc. Amendments are made to all
OF these bills securing equal privileges in
the bridges TO all telegraph companies and
right Of way to the United States for postal
telegraph purposes, and also providing that
the several acts shall be null and void
II actual construction OF the bridges au-
thorized be not commenced within one
year and completed within three years.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
A BRUTAL, ASSAULT.
A Burglar Beats Lady Who Braveiy
Tries TO Kill Him.


KANSAS Cry, No.. March l0.-Mrs. ].
W. Marsh was brutally assaulted by a
masked burglar at her hor,- In Westport
Wednesday night Ms s4 VI was seated
in the parlor Of her house ilonc awaiting
the arrival OF her husband Folding doors
connect the parlors with tln diningroom.
Suddenly a man appeared IN the doorway
and in hushed tones said: "t;iye me what
money and jewclry You have in the house.
Give II too me quick, and don't say a word
while YOU are about a."
The robbcr carried a stout club and &c.
companiod his demands by blow on Mrs.
Marsh's left arm. Mm Marsh sprang to
her feet, and the man continued TO strike
her on the head and shoulders. lie fol.
lowed her into the next room, still striking
hard blows. In the dinhig-Dom stood a
table, ON which lay Mr.. Manl's revolver.
Mn. Marsh. though badly bruised and faint,
from her injuries, managed 10 grab the
weapon. Diyining her pYposc, the rob
Der rushed for an open window, through
which he had entered the house. Mn.
Marsh fred at him as G turned aud
cmpticd four chambers Of be revolver be-
fore he dropped TO the eisund. lie did
not utter a word while The bullets were
flying in his direction, bus Mn Marsh is
positive he carried one or more away with
him. When the fourth shot had been
fired Mn. Marsh, overcome hy excitement
and the severe beating she bad received,
fell fainting 10 the floor. ~ was In this
condition her husband discovered her
when hc reached homes lew minutes Ia
ter She was al once cand Tor. Her left
arm was nearly broken, ':hilc her neck
and shoulders were badly swollen. She
will recover
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
ings Of the funeral car were infested with
solemnity.
This morning tho Ernnch nanarnl Rillot

ings Of the funeral car were infested with
solemnity.
Thismorning the French general, Billot,
placed on the coffin superb garland OF
roses. A violet and camellias wreaths
wore also contributed by delegates from
Moscow, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other
foreign cities.
The sight OF the chief mourner, the heir
to the throne, accompanied by three
Kings OF German blood, followed by the
most illustrious representatives Of every
European country, whose presence gave
evidence OF the universal vcneration in
which the deceased was held, and by
long line OF statesmen, all combined to
give the scene an impressiveness that was
reflected in the demeanor of the dense
throng watching the cortege. Vending
its way over the castle bridge, the process
sion reached the BrandenbGrg cato few
minutes after 2 o'clock. Unter den Lin
den presented an extraordinary spccta-
Gle, like the gloom OF night at
midday. Everything was black
houses. pillars, flags. In the midst of
this the somberness of color glimmed the
pale light OF lamps veiled with Grape. The
strangcst effect came from tho ilaring light
glare that was tempered by the smoke OF
the torches blown by the wind. The de-
mcanor OF the countless spectators was
excellent. The silence was unbroken.
Every one remained uncovered until the
coffin had passed In the sicges ALE, rs
had been arranged, the procession halted.
Crown Prince William, who had thus far
walked Immediately behind the funeral
car, now entered a carriage, accompanied
by the kings OF Saxony, Belgium aud Rou-
mania. The other royalties at the same
time took seats in carriages following that
oithe crown prince. The order OF the process
sion was now changed, the Gsrdo du Corps
assuming the place OF escort and officers of
lower rank relieving the pall-bcarrs. The
cortege then moved onward until IL
reached Charlottenberg. At 3l5 O'Clock
the remains were received at the mauso-
leum by the pastor OF Charloitenburg and
Chaplain Kocgel then read tho prayer,
blessed is tho man who resisieth tempta-
ton" and the Lords prayer. Tho chap
lain then closed the solemn services with
the bcncdiclion. Members OF the imperial
family aud the others then withdrew, the
generals taking farewell OF their dead
master by placing .thcir hands, az in
salute upon his collin. A salvo of artil-
lery announced that tho ceremony was
over.
From n window Of the building over
looking the park the Emperor watched
the procession. lie wore tho uniform Of
u general, the sash OF the order OF tho
black eagle. lie remained In the same
spot until the close Of tho ceremonies were
announced by the guns. Empress Vic
toria aud tho princosses attended The ser
vice ut the mausoloum. They returned TO
the palace at O'Clock pm.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
LYNcHINa NEAR HICKMAN, KY.
A Negro Barn Burner Hanged Up by
Mob.

Mob.
UNION Cry, Tenn, March l6.--Yester-
day morning Eli Davie, negro barn
burner, was found short distance from
the depot at Woodland Mills ornamenting
the limb of an oak tree. Tho facts as
gathered from w. ]. Winstead, an officer
who was carrying the negro TO Jail at IIick.
man, Ky, are as follows; Tuesday night,
March o, the barn OF Lewis Browder, q
prominent and wealthy farmer, who lives
about six miles from Fulton, KY, was
destroyed by fire with all its contents, con-
sisting OF nearly 1000 pounds Of tobacco,
and machinery amounting to fully s., 600.
The excitement in the county was very
great, and Immediately reward was Of
fered 10y the authorities for the apprehen-
sion OF the fiend. On Tuesday Davie was
arrested, while hiding in a straw stack, by
four other negroes, and carried TO Fulton,
where he had trial, and was sent to Jail
in default OF bail. w. j. Winsiead, who
was ordered 20 carry the prisoner 10 Jail,
reached Woodland Mills, in this county,
this morning about 2:30 o'clock. When
the train stopped six masked men boarded
u and demanded the prisoner. The officer
drew his pistol and told the men they
could not take him. lie was caught from
behind by n man who had entered the
rear door, and the mob took the negro and
carried him to tree about 100 yards from
the depot and hung him. An inquest was
held this morning, and the jury found a
verdict that an unknown negro had been
found, and that he came to his death nj
the hands OF unknown parties. The negro
confessed that he burned the barn, but
said II was accidental, The hanging oc-
CURED in Obion county, but the Kentucky
boys did the Job.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Annihcr rainI Mr.rh.

wnr PLANS, N. v, March 10. 1t has
Just been learned here that the snow plow
pushed by four engines. which left at s
O'Clock this morning, jumped the track at
Sharon, N. Y, this afternoon. Tho killed
and injured are as follows.
Killed - Thomas fecny, conductor (;
George Fuller, cngnccrj Charles Oborn,
brnkcman Thomas Reilly, fireman.
Iniufcd-Thomas Brewer, extent OF in.
Iuries unknown; J. ID. Cameron, ongi.
neer, badly cut about tho head Luther
Gates, extent Of injuries unknown; Fred
Strong, fireman, very badly hurt about
the head and back.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Their Position Is One of Delay and
General Cussedness.
/. It Gives the Lie Direct That They
Master the Situation.
Even With Randall's Assistance
They Cannot Make q Move.
Speaker Carlisle Has Signified His In.
tention Of Taking Part in the De-
bate--This statles the
Republicans.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-The Repub-
lican program is the best evidence OF the
Republican position in the House with
regard TO the tariff question; it is one Of
delay and bushwhacking and general
c,isscdness. II gives the lie direct to
the claim that they are the masters Of the
situation, and with Mr.. Randall's assistance
will be able TO defeat the Mills bill. Its
true character vas exempted today in the
action taken with regard to the motion
that the ways and means committee set
and continue consideration OF the tariff
bill during the sessions Of the House.
A single objection was sufficient to
cafry the motion over, and that
objection came from Mr.. Burrows, Re-
publican member Of the committee. This
proves clearly enough that the Repub-
licans are fighting only for delay, and
really dread the introduction OF the Mills
bill in the House and the opening Of de-
bate on the subject.
Mr.. Carlisle has decided to participate in
the debate, and he will prove tower OF
strength 10 the cause. The announcement
!. 's, .,,..a,ao.,. A. A., po...,S,;.,.
% "'o'' u''".''o'e " 'no h,puono'ns'
VINO recognize In MN not only a master
debaicr, but one particularly well
equipped for the present emergency.
Regardless Of all obstacles thrown in the
way by the Republicans the Mills bin will
hc ronor,cd hacL ,ha lo,,or mar, Of nov,
N' 'N" WY '' F'
week.
AT the meeting OF the committee today
consideration Of the internal revenue sec.
tions OF the bill was practically concluded.
Tho tariff s...,ions n,o,,,,r y.;ll ho ,aLa,, nm
,onorrow
-
rhNsioSS
have been granted as iolows
Iennessee.originalinyalid' Geo. kress,
swcct"aier; George w. Henderson, Boyd's
creek. Increase; lhomas X. anderson,
Nanny; shadrick u. liargis, Lafayette.
nexlcansuryiyors; James Ragsdale, Knox
vile. Mexican Widows Sarah Jane, wid'
ow oi hehry Sadier, ,astliiian Sprlngs'
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
ErFiE FILLS.
Tho Poor oirl's Beautiful Face Made
Ropuisivs-Dr. Coz Leaves.

Tho Poor Girls Beautiful Face Made
Ropuisive-Dr. Con Leaves.
SrniSaFlELD, No., March l0.-Eilie FL
liz, who was assaulted with yitriol by Dr.
Cox, Wednesday, is slightly better While
dellhous, she rcheaned the terrible scene
In tho hack and her ptious appeals and
screams Of agony were hearlrending. The
girls left eye VIII be saved, but her right
eve Il entirely gone. Her lace is horribly
dlshgurod, and the handsome, fascinating
girl Is changed 10 ieariully Scared woman,
whose countcnanco will bo forever repul.
siyc. Later developments prove beyond
a doubt that she was dccoyed here by tho
father for the sole purpose OF destroying
her beauty, and thus 10 loosen the only
hold, ~ he thought, she could possibly
have upon hisson DR.. Cox left tho town at a
lato hour Wednesday night 10 escape apoa-
siblo attack by mob, and his son, fcnion,
was run on 10 Memphis and the south early
In the afternoon. The assailant Of the girl,
who il a man proud Of his family name,
WINS undoubtedly driven insane by the
disgrace forced upon him. This Is the
only explanation given Tor bis act. His
LAWYERS informed him that he has no do.
Tense, and would have 10 suffer the penal
~, but he says he will bght tho case.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
THE CHINESE TREATY.
The President sends the New one 90
the senate.

wAsnIxoroS, March i6.-Tho President
today sent the new Chinese treaty 10 the
Senate, but II had not yet been laid before
that body, as no secret session has been
held since lis arrival. It's main features
have been published. II is understood
that the President recommends In his mes
sage Of ,ransmltial that the injunction Of
secrecy bc at once removed from the
treaty. Tho accompanying paper by Sec
rotary Bayard explains the features oil tho
treaty, and the history Of lis negotiation
from the time tho present administration
entered Office. Tho treaty by It's terms
runs twenty years. A Chinese laborer
who has $1,000 Of property here, or that
amount due him. or who has lawful hus'
band or vile or parent or a child here,
may, II absent, return within one year, or,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26
Down and Out.

Audubon no longer enjoys the luxury
and distinction Of republican post.
master, Capt, Foster having stepped
down and out yesterday. His commits
sion dated from Dec. 4, 1891, and wss
issued for four years. lie has made a
good and efficient officer, accommodate.
ing and satisfactory TO the patrons OF
the Office, and no reason can be assign
ell for his removal further than to make
room for an Offensive partisan of briv-
LEGGED or licensed faith. The Captain
Is good republican, and during this
year when we have great political
duty to perform, he will be of more
service to his party when free from tho
work of the Office than had he been re.
tanned i'll the position. He is u good
worker and the crop must be harvested
this year.
II, Moore Carpenter, the democratic
appointec, has employed Sylvester AIRY
"a assistant and they will continue
the business at the old stand for two
weeks, when, we understand, the office
will be removed TO the store room Of
Jennings & Co., on the south side Of
Broadway.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26
Wedding Bells,

Married at Atlantic, on Wednesday,
Jan. 18th, 1883, Mr.. CHARLES JOHN.
SON and Miss NORA RUDY, Rev. L.
DAILY, Of the Catholic church, efficiat-
ing.
The happy couple returned the same
evening to the home Of the brides par
ents in Melville township where grand
reception was given them. The welded
pair are we'll known IN this community
having lived here number Of years.
Over 80 guests were present and at
half past eight supper was announced
which was simply q marvel of variety
and abundance. No less than ten kinds
OF cake gracod the table, all made by
the bride. After supper as there was
so much left it was suggested that
there be another wedding next day, but
rs there was neither clergyman nor
squire present ii was deferred until
some time in the near future. With
music, vocal aud instrumental, social
chat, etc, the hours sped all too soon.
At late hour the company broke up
all agreeing that they had good time.
The worthy couple start out in life I'M.
der clear sky, and with u number OF
useful presents to begin with of which
the following is list:
Bed and bedding. brides mother: bed
and bedding, gr0Oms mother; rocking
chair, brides father; set gold band
dishes, brides mother; cake stand Mrs.
Beam; set silver knives, Mr. and Mrs. j.
&. Smith, Harrington, kans.; silver
forks, Il. Ruddy, Harrington, kans.;
arm chair, Eugene Johnson; nickle
plated shears. Mrs. beam; amber water
set Agnes Wolfe; bracket lamp, Mrs,
Mary Foley and Maggie Foley: set table
napkins, Mrs. and Mrs. \. W, Lyttle:
pair towels, Mrs. Doolttei individual
castor Misses Sadie and Aggie Andrews:
pair of towels, Mrs. j. Oliver: glass roll.
ing pin and iron bOotjack, Ross IIig-
gins; individual salts, Nellie Higgins:
set silver teaspoons, Mr., and Mrs.
Schneider, LOclport, Ills; silver butter
knife, Annie Schneider; silver sugar
spoon, Lizzie Schneider; glass castor,
Annie and Ella Ruddy. set goblets and
pitcher, Mary Ruddy; large lamp, Mrs.
Higgins and Schuyler Arbaugh: pair
roller towels, Chas. Smith; ornamental
cross framed, Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Smith;
glass set, Kate Ruddy: pickle castor, J.
c. and W. ii. Conway; silver castor.
Ed McKernan and III. j. Sheridan,
wooden rolling pin, Mike Foley; fancy
mugs, Mr.. and Mrs. Johpaon fancy
towel and ornamental horseshoe, Ada
Smith; pepper and salt boxes, Edna
and Lizzie Rpddy; large student lamp,
Tony Ruddy; jell dish, Nora Tyler; pair
towels, Mrs. and Mrs w. T.. Moon, su,
gar spoon Teresa stanton, tposhpick
holder, Mossie smith: large fruit dish,
Grandma Johnson; looking glass, w. NJ.
Palmer; largo fruit dish, Ed and Hugh
Ruddy; two cows, brides father; two
year old filley, grooms father.
A GUEsr.
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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26
Spring Announcement.

The proprietors of the Atlantic Home
Nursery Company take this means
of informing the people Of Audubon
county that they will open branch
of the Atlantic Home Nurseries in Au-
dubon in the early spring. We will
again have for sale fruit and forest
trees, small fruits, berries shruba, ona-
mental and shade trees and everything
desired by the people of this market.
Remember that we handle strictly reli-
able goods, true to name, and rely upon
our well earned reputation to secure
your patronage, Yours,
S.W. WILSON 4 Co.
FRANK HIATT, Salesman, ls1t,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26
Chaplain Lozier Coming.

The Fighting Chaplain, Rev. John
IIogarth Lozier, has been engaged to
deliver one of his interesting lectures at
court house hall next Saturday evening,
Jan, 2sth. lie Is highly recommended
by the press as very entertaining
speaker, whose experience is recited in
humorous and pathetic anecdote. Don't
fail to hear him. Seats on sale at the
Citizens Bank,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26

Mr.. John +. Consigny has received
a commission from the commander-in
chief Of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie as aid-de.camp, of which officers
there are twenty.one in Iowa, all of
whom are men Of note, some being high
in Official life. The commission held
by our worthy citizen, Mr.. COnsigny Is
recognition which the town most
heartily acknowledges and c0ngratu.
lates tho recipient upon holding u
favor so distinguished. Mr., Consigny
Is an enthusiastic q. A. r., man, good
citizen, and in every way deserving Of
the favor.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26

The Methodist people arc contempIat-
ing tho erection Of Il church ediiice In
Melville township, the site chosen being
that Of the old school house immedi.
ately south of tho Silss Beason estate
They have plans for frame building
with seating capacity Of two hundred
TO cost about $500. The work Of solici
ting subscriptions has so far progressed
that naturalization Of the project is
well assured, 4 half OF the desired sum
having been pledged. Building will be
commenced as soon al the weather will
permit. The charge has been in the
circuit Of Rev. Mercer, and both he and
the enthusiastic members are deserving
of much credit for this manifestation
Of enterprise in upbuilding the church,
THE REPUBLICAN congratulates them
upon the success already met and
hopes II may continue until the work
Ii completed. The entire county re-
joicss In tho general benefits derived
from the gratifying expansion which is
attending the church work in Audubon
county.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26
FOUND DEAD.

As we 90 to press we are informed of
the death Of stephen Archer, who has
resided on ono of Stuart's farms, one.
half mile north Of Ross, The family,
consisting of wife, son and q niece,
were absent from home this afternoon,
aud returning between 4 and o'clock,
found the remaians of Mr.. Archer in a
stall in the barn. There is no positive
knowledge Of the manner of his death
though 1t was undoubtedly frem heart
disease. lie was examined by Drs,
Rendleman and Lass about three weeks
ago. when applying for pension, and
the disease was so decided that they re
ported total disability. Coroner Lass
responded to the call TO examine the
case tonight. Mr.. Archer was SO years
of age, in moderate circumstances, and
leaves the wife and three sons James,
Newton and Charlie. lie was an hon,
orble and upright citizen.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26

"Rev. J. Is. Harris, pastor OF the
Methodist church in Audubon, is
spoken of as one OF the most scholarly
and finished pulpit orators in the West.
One Of the best judges Of preaching,
who has listened to the best orators of
Methodism, pronounced him tho most
attractive Methodist preacher in West
ern Iowa, and the strongest thinker Of
his age In Iowa. Under his pastorate
the church at Audubon has grown to
one of tho best and most desirable in
the Conference. Inland Christidn
AdnOcate,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-26
School Fund to Loan.

The county auditor has recently re-
ceived considerable school funds which
will be loaned at s per cent interest.
Those desiring to borrow should apply
to the auditor.