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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23
pALLAsrrNo THE RoADBEp.

Tho L. a. N. Management 10 Begin q
Heavy and Expensive Job.
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad, or
the Memphis branch Of il, has been greatly
improved during the past few years, in
every respect, and the good work is not
likely to discontinue just vet awhile.
From one OF the worst roads running
into Memphis II has become one Of the
best and most popular, but the manage
ment seems determined TO make 1t tho
very best
Il has been determined 10 gravel ballast
the entire roadbed from here 10 Bowling
Green, but for the present n section OF
only seventy-fve miles will DO under
taken. This heavy amount Of labor
causing great outlay OF money, will DO
done under the direction OF Mr.. Pat Nor
ton, supervisor OF this section Of the road.
Two powerful engines will be brought
down from the main division OF the line 10
pull the long trains OF grayel-loaded flats,
which are 10 be brought from Paris.
There Is 10 be no more surface work
about this betterment OF the roadbed, but
Il will be done with view TO permanency.
Digging down a foot or more under each
crosslie the space will be filed with gravel,
packed and made absolutely solid II will
require l76 carloads Of gravel per mile, or,
for the seycnty-.iyo miles taken up first,
IL. 200 carloads, which, divided into trains
OF thirty carloads each, makes 40 trains.
Work will be done from both ends OF the
section, the western terminus being Hum
boldt Not less than 100 men are 10 DO
employed on the ballasting proper.
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IN OKLAHOMA AT LAST.

The movementinto Oklahoma yesterday,
the day set by the Presidents proclama-
ton, was all that was promised in the way
OF excitement. The eagerness Of the
boomers to be among the first to enter the
long promised land was fierce, and IL was
with difficulty that the railroad company
was enabled TO take the newspaper mems
train away from the bowling, threat
oning and almost demented mass
Of land-hungry men and women. By 1
O'Clock yesterday Guthrie was CANNED"
and "spilling over" il such terms can be
used in regard to an open town site, and
everything was in readiness for a complete
organization. But the Fed
eral authorities were prepared for the
rush, and as far as depended upon
them enforced order and obedience
to the laws. No liquor was per-
mitted TO cross the Indian Territory and
the internal revenue officers had the
promise Of the prompt help Of the troops
in the enforcement OF the laws specially
committed TO them. BY Thursday next
the land offices will all be in full swing
and tho contest over locations, town sites
and priority will have begun, and II may
be that warfare will ensue and Oklahoma
receive baptism OF blood, though 30 far,
We are happy TO say, there are no indica-
tons Of violence.
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CALVARY VESTRYMEN.
ANIMATED CONTEST AT THE REGU-
LAR ELECTION HELD YESTERDAY.
Honest Differences of Opinions Between
the Retiring Board and the Rector
Inspire the Rivalry = A Full Vote
Polled and Dr. Burford Sustained.

The annual election for Board OF YES
trymen OF Cavalry Episcopal Church was
held yesterday.
Following are names OF the gentlemen
chosen and the results OF votes received
by each: A. B. Treadwell, A2; A. b.
Goodbar, 233; r. l.. Coffin, 2l7; DR.. d. d.
Saunders, 23S; r. G. Graves, 23l; John T.
Willins. 243; O. Miles Collier 239; r. d.
Rambaut, 239; L. S. Proudft, 225; Walter
Goodman, 2l0; ]. A. Austin, 23S.
The election took place within the hour
from noon TO ] pm, and was probably
the cause of more interest and animation
than any that has occurred in church
before. For once, at least, il may be said
without fear OF contradiction, that the lady
members OF the congregation did not
sit by in silent resignation and
wait for the sterner sex TO do
all the voting. II was a case in which
Hobsons choice ruled, and even had the
desire been present with the ladies TO let
the contest shape its own destiny without
voice or act OF theirs, the whirling influ-
ence OF the surroundings would have ruled
II out and away from them. There were
two tickets in the field, the issue between
them being well defined and sharp. 1t
was whether the present rector, the Rev.
Spruille Burford, should be Endorsed in
his methods Of conducting the affairs OF
the large and influential parish or not.
As far back as December last, differ
ences were known TO exist between the re-
tired vestrymen and the rector. Being T.
man OF convictions with the courage TO
assert them, points have frequently arisen
! in which the judgment OF the two powers
conflicted, and in most OF them DR.. Bur-
ford was entirely satisfied. For almost
that length OF time, the contest which cul-
minated yesterday has been shaping.
Many, II not all, whose names were on
the debated ticket comprised the old
| Board, and were, for the purpose OF dis
| tinguishing ii from the successful ticket,
hostile TO DIR. Burford. IL was noticeable
fact, that the lady parishioners were almost
unanimously for the ticket elected by an
overwhelming majority. In the campaign
work, before and during the balloting,
they were among the most earnest work.
ers There were supporters OF both tickets
on the sidewalk, in front OF the church,
holding tickets for their favorites, and all
who appeared TO vote had the rival claims
fully presented to them.
DIR. Burford has added greatly 10 the
strength and influence Of the always pop
ular church since he began his pastoral
charge year ago, and the whole member
ship will now doubtless fall into line and
assist the able, earnest rector In still greater
achievements for the cause for which all
are striving.
At an election held at Grace Church the
following veslrymen were elected: John J.
Freeman, ID. NJ. Scales, George Il. Peters,
X ID. Jordan, S. T. Carnes. NJ. b. Treze-
want, j. A. Goodwin, o. II. Benton, W. A.
Robinson, w. l.. Foulks and w. w.
Carnes
The Easter 0hertory amounted TO $3.50.
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THE pALLoT.pox THEFT.
The Best Testimony Yet Given In tn
Case Heard Yesterday.

The Best Testimony Yet Given In tho
Case Heard Yesterday.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 22.-The ira n
from Fort Smith arrived this evening and
among the passengers weae seventeen men
from Morrilton and Plummervi,le, sum.
moned rs witnesses TO testify before the
Federal Grand Jury In relation to the re-
cent election troubles there. Yesterday
Warren Taylor, Of Monilton. was arrested
In Pine Bluff by the United States Mar
shall, charged with interfering with
Charles VAIL, n supervisor Of election at
Howard towship, Conway County. lie
was brought TO this city this morn.
ing. carried before tho Grand Jury
and testified that on the night OF the ballot
box robbery, November o, he and
Charles Reid, young lawyer Of Morril.
ton, George Bently, city marshal OF the
same place, aud some seventeen others,
went from Morrilton TO Plummeryillc.
The crowd halted outside OF the town
and five OF them went In, rs they
said, 10 reconnoitor. In n short time
they returned saying all was quiet and the
crowd returned 10 Morrilton. When
about half way home Il became generally
rumercd in the crowd that one OF them
had the ballot-box. When they arrived
ut Morrilton, the box was taken into the
back room Of Weiss store and Il and is
contents burncdin the stove.
Chas Reid also testified before the Grand
Jury, confirming only part OF Taylor's
statement but denying that he had any
hand in the stealing Of the ballot-box or
that lac knew Il was stolen until the next
day.
The statements Of Taylor and Reid are
getting nearer the Plummorvillo trouble
than anything yet, 40 far as the inycsiiga-
ton has gone, and specific facts will be
made Known that will perhaps develop
into aomelhing sensational.
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them. On Saturday night all the police
except i've were recalled to Montreal.
Yesterday Constable Mcmahon. one OF
the policemen who had been left be.
hind,. saw a man answering Morrisons
description enter house at Marsden. and
alter watching the house for several hours,
ne went up and demanded that the man
come out. He did so, but instead of obeyipg
Tue poiIceman's order to throw up his
hands, he drew his revolver and fire d
three shots at McMahon and his Indian
companion. The policeman returned the
hre and brought the outlaw to the ground
with a wound in his hip. Assistance soon
arrived and Morrison was brought to
sherbrooke this morning. A doctor was
summoned to probe the wound. He dis
covered that the bali had passed through
Morrison's body, having glanced To one
side, but that no bones were broken. The
prisoner is doing well. He will DO ar
raigned for preliminary examination at IS
early date as possible.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23
A CHARMING GARD PARTY.
The Post. Lenten Season Opened In q
Most Delightful Way.

The Post. Lenten Season Opened In q
Most Delightful Way.
The post-lenien season was opened in q
most delightful way last evening, at tho
residence OF Mr.. H. ID. Rambaui, on Lin
den street.
Tho event was In honor OF Miss Maud
Rambau,, the charming young debuian,s
daughter Of the host.
The young lady, assisted by her sister.
Miss Rosa, entertained the crowd OF guests
in a mos, agreeable way. Progressive
eucher was played and the excitement and
interest increased with each succeeding
game and the score cards indicated that
the winners Of the capital prizes we're Miss
Gussio Semmcs aud Mr.. Walter john
son, while the boobies went without
question 10 Miss File Nicely and Mr..
1hos. Scmmos short time wasHpcnt
over the dainty refreshments, and the
guests dispersed after expressing tho
pleasure Of the evening. Among those
present were Misses Fannie Lowrance,
Katie Humphrey. Daisy Woodruff, Percy
Coffee, Miriam Nelson, Mary Lou Nel-
son, Rebic Metcalf, Ollie Clapp, Gusie
Scmmcs Anna Bruce, Ph9bo Prayer,
Fife Nicely, Mn. T. A. Nicely; Messrs.
Stan. Kyle. Jack Harris, I'd Harris,
Harry Brown, George Cunningham, Chas.
Murphy, viii Halliday, Tom Scmme-,
Waller johnson, viii Ross. Laurence
simpson, VIII Gage, George Storm, DIR.
Ed Nicely.
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II is subject for congratulation that the
opening day Of the spring races over the
Memphis Jockey Club course was all that
the most ardent lover OF the horse could
hope for. Tho track was In excellent con-
dilion, the horses in good form and very
large and enthusiastic crowd graced the
occasion, the Clubhouse being the center
OF a gay and happy throng Of the leading
ladies Of the city. The sky was glory in
itself, but in addition there was an atmos-
phcre that made one grateful for life.
and there were also the varied tlnts
Of awaking nature supplemented by the
inspiring noicsirom the "lally-ho," which
rs Il passed through the streets and out
into the open reached every ear as liar.
monious reminder and incentive to the
days enjoymen,s. All tho arrangements
were perfect and expectation was on tip
toe long before the frat drum tap,
the interval before which was filed
by long and admiiing views Of the
splendid panorama that spreads out
from the club house and tho grand
stand, panorama hat, for variety OF hill
and dale, copsc and woodland. and titled
and fresh green fields, cannot be exccllcd
by the environments OF any other race
track in the country. Eyeyycar enhances
TIE beauties that make tho landscape
one Of the loyclicsi that nature anywhere
affords. To say Il was thoroughly enjoyed
yesterday Is only 10 suggest the enthusiasm
OF every tongue, which echoed also an
appreciation Of the scenery along the ave.
nues leading 10 the track, with their finely
maeadamizcd and invi,ingroadways. Oilhc
racing our report gives a faithful account.
hwas above the average, tho purses and
the betting being free and liberal. Messrs.
Napoleon I'LL and John oycrion, who
nave been identified with tho tracl
from tho FIRST and are guarantees Of
justice and fair play IN all turimen, wcr,
an their accustomed places. and were abl,
sustained by Mcssu. r. u. snowden, san
Tate Jr.. George Arnold and other wei
known gentlemen. Altogether. the inita
day Of the spring meeting Of 1889 was NJ
suspicious one. But today ought 10 bea
H. The weather indications are favorable
aud the people are more eager than ever
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23
A NARROW ESCAPE

The fire that spread such destruction in
New York on Friday last was more thIeat-
ening than even the sensational Geographic
accounts lead us TO believe. The Erming
Pot, always conservative and reliable in
is statements and prudenily careful in It's
estimates, says, oditorially, that the great
city made narrow escape from total do
struclion, and that 'it wanted only a gale
Of wind blowing from the northwest
instead OF light wind from the
southwest to have engulfed the city
as completely as Chicago was en-
quilted in October 1871" Mr.. Horace
White, ono Of the editors Of The Post,
has vivid memory Of the Chicago fire, as
he was at the time 1t occurred managing
editor OF The Chicago Tribune, and risked
n considerable share Of good constitution
in putting that paper on It's feet again and
maintaining It's well earned prestige under
the most exceptionally trying circum-
stances. lie is therefore an excel.
lent authority as TO fires and tho
conditions that with that destructive ele-
ncnt make for almost total destruction.
Continuing, The Post says that "cycn uu.
der tho favorable conditions existing
favorable in respect OF the sheltered posi-.
ton OF the burning buildings, tho prox.
unity 20 water, the aid Of the Fire
Departments steamboats,, the mild
temperature, and the slight wind, ono
side protectedb by the rivcrand another side
by the bluG, breast Of flame gathered
wider in extend than any fire brigade in
the world could manage. The uprush Of
air carried burning brands 10 distance Of
two miles from the scene OF disaster, drop.
ping them ON the roofs Of other houses.
aud, In one case at least, setting house ON
fire. No fire department ever fought the
flames moro yaliantly or more iniclli.
gently. Yet under these conditions the
fire spread from Piiiy.ninth TO Six,y.six,h
street. Where Il would have gone II il had
started In the heart Of the city, or II the
atmospheric conditions had been othor
than they were, the imagination shudders
20 conceive"
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An oniIar Cnninrrh.

snrRnRooKR, Qucbcc, april p. Donald
Morrison, the Lake Memniic outlaw, who
has tlesed the whole iorcc Of the Provincial
Government for over twelve months. was
captured last evening by a constable from
Montreal. Tho Government failing In
their attempts 10 arrcs, Morrison ior the
murder Of United States Marshal Warren.
OF Lake Mcrantiq appealed to the Mayor
Of Montreal and h. sent out force Of city
police, headed by Judge Dugan. These
men were ten days In the wood, without
sucrce.. though Morrison persuaded Judvr
Dugan 20 hold an interview with him. No
terms, however, could be arragcd between
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23
COTTON"

Receipts yesterday were 6s5 bales, against
Al bales same day last ear Sales 800
bales. or 800 to exporters and 200 TO spinncrs.
Receipts since September are COS, 1853 bales,
against 077,63i bales for the same time last
year, gain in receipts so far this season OF
G09i0 bales The stock on hand Is but
29902 bales, against o., 22i bales same day
last year. Al New Orleans spots were quiet
and firm, with futures quiet and steady at
nm advance Of 4 TO points. There was no
Liverpool market the Exchange being
closed until Wednesday morning owing TO
the Easter holidays The NcwNork spot
market remains steady. with futures easy ut
decline OF 7 TO 10 points. Cotton futures
fell Oh at New York owing TO heavy rcaliy.
ing on the part Of the original bulls. The
future course Of the market will depend
upon the demand from the English spinners.
Port receipts yesterday were AR bales, or
PISS bales In excess Of receipts ON same day
last year.
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ACCORDING to The New York Herald
there are fifty CORRUPT and boodle-seeking
members OF the Legislature OF that State.
And it explains ''thai ii there is a bad bill
in Albany-backed by strong lobby with
plenty OF money to dispense there will
be fifty odd votes in its favor; il there
is good bill with q cash-in-
hand lobby against it there will
be fifty odd votes in the opposition.
That is significant 1t is also the key to
the whole situation. Fifty-fve purchase
BILE votes out OF total Of 12S-some for
cash in hand, others for political prefer
ment. Ten votes added. to this number
makes majority. The, lobby gets in its
fine work at Just that point"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23
THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.
The Members No Less Enthusiastic
Than at the Beginning.

The Members No Less Enthusiastic
Than at the Beginning.
A meeting Of the gentlemen who have
organized to establish the Democratic So
ciety of Memphis, in accordance with the
plans OF the Pennsylvania Society, met in
the law Office Of Messrs. Watson & Hirsch
Mr.. j. NJ. Heating, the President, called
the meeting to order and the min
utes Of the original meeting were
read by Mr.. Bolton Smith, the Sec
retary-Treasury. A free discussion
OF the purposes Of the society was had and
the utmost enthusiasm was manifested. 1t
was determined finally to adjourn for
three weeks in order that communication
could be had with Gov. Black, the presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania Society. Upon
the receipt Of the information desired the
plan Of organization will be made definite.
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MIDDLEBoRo, Mass, April 22.-Gcorge
I. Ryder, Of the firm Of George T. Ryder
& Co.. the leading dry goods merchant OF
this vicinity. committed suicide some time
last night Ills family returning homo
from church last evening supposed, not
seeing him, that no had retired for the
night Later Il was discovered that he
was not In the house, and search WIS
begun which resulted In finding his body
suspended by a rope 10 limb OF a tree
near the back door Of his house. lie was
quite dead when found. Dread Of insan-
ity and the weight OF business cares are
supposed 10 have prompted the act
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THE MEMPHIS APPEAL. TUESDAY. APRIL %, 1889

made to feel what an American welcome
is. In the brief speech he made he said he
was convinced by the work Of his crew in
the great emergency that the British sailor
still lived, and yesterday he must have
been equally convinced that Americans
have not lost their keen appreciation Of
heroism. The feeling Of the hurriedly
gathered crowd reached the highest point
of enthusiasm and Capt. Murrell is the
hero and the toast OF Philadelphia. Can't
our Government recognize his services in
some appropriate way?
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ADJUSTMENTS.


The sale OF seats for Mr.. Jeaerson's en-
gagement at the theater on Wednesday
night has been very large, and but few
seats will remain unsold by this evening.
The program OF the evenings performance
is very attractive, Mr.. Jefferson appearing
as the old toypaker, Caleb Plumber, in
the Cricket onthe Hearth" and as Mr..
Golightly in "Lend Me Five Shillings.
The sale Of seats will be resumed this
morning at the Main street ticket office
under the Peabody.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23
THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS.
A Father and Husband Returns Homo to
Find His Family Murdered.

Find HIS Family Murdered.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 22.-W. p.
Wood, OF Mason County, is an industrious
and sturdy farmer who by hard and regu-
lar work has been able to support his wife
and five children and save a few hundred
dollars besides. This money Wood always
kept in his house as there were no banks
convenient, and this fact was generally
known TO his neighborhood. On Monday
last he was called away and returned FRI
day TO find his dwelling in ashes. With
out thinking 1t was probable that his FAM
lily were burned with his house he went
among his nearest neighbors 10 inquire OF
their whereabouts. No one could give
him any tidings, and rs he lived five miles
from any neghbor the fact was not known
among them that his house was burned.
Sympathizing friends then joined in his
search for his family. As last resort
they turned toward the spot where
the dwelling had stood. Woods family
consisted OF hIs wife, three sons and two
daughters. Wood declared that II was not
possible for his family TO sleep while the
house was burning, rs his wife did not
sleep soundly and any noise would awaken
her. The mystery was soon cleared away.
Axes and clubs two large bowie
knives, all stained with blood, were found.
Then at a short distance they found the
trunk in which Wood kept his money. II
had been broken open and rifed. Enough
bones were rnked from the ashes To prove,
with the blood stained weapons, that the
family Of six had been murdered and then
burned with the building. When this dis
coyery was made Wood tainted and 1t was
necessary to carry him away. There are
as yet no clews to the perpetrators OF the
terrible crime.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23

VIZ publish in another column letter
from Mr.. NJ. l.. Lynch, civil engineer
who some time ago made a survey Of a
route for railroad from Bolivar to Hen.
dcrson, In Chester County. lie presents
the advantages Of the route in very tenn.
pcra,e terms, and shows that Il offers UNI
acknowledgements TO railroad builders. and
would prove under judicious management
an excellent investment. A private letter
accompanying this report shows addition
ally that II built, connecting us II would
with tho Midland ut Bolivar, this road
would be worth fully IS, 900 bales Of cotton
per annum to Memphis With this IN
view We urge tho schcmc upon our men OF
money as ono worthy their attention, at
least worthy Of their investigation.
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LAST OF TIE SEASON.

The Merchants zouaves Excel Them
solves in Grand Hop.
The las, hop Of the season by tho Nor
chants Zouaves was given last night, at
the company's armoy, on fernando
street. Realizing that II would be tho
last, those who received invitations 10 at
tend and enjoy themselves did 30 with
promptness and In frame Of mind to
finger until the last note Of
dance music had died away. Tho
attendance was unusually large, there
fore, and dancing was continued until
O'Clock this morning. II was one Of the
most delightful Affairs the Zouayes have
ever given. The floor committee wac
composed Of Capt +. X. Defry, Houtea-
ant Patterson aud Private MaydwelL
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-23

TuE Moo Nort ErHiag Poa. in view OF
the centennial Of his Inauguration a. Prosl-
dent, asks "Who was washington's
schoolmasicr2' And II answers by pub
fishing the following, which appeared In
Vol. 8, page sol Of London Noia and
Qurrin "Alr. Washington WIS tho sec.
ond Of five sons Of parents distinguished
neither for their rank nor fortune. - .
George who, like most people there
abouis at that time, had no other oduca-
lion than reading writing and accounts,
which he vas laugh, by a convict servant
whom his father bought for a schoolmas.
ter dnt set out In the world a. a sur.
yeyor Of Orange County" etc.
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A H.,Ieiou. Tour Co Sew Orleans

BAlTiNoRr, Nd, April 22.-CardinaI
Gibbons, with party Of Clergy aud laiiy,
will start from Baltimore May l for New
Orleans. where on the following Sunday
tho cardinal will confer the pallium on
Archbishop Jasscns, Of New Orleans. The
party who will accompany the cardinal are
bishop Kane, Of Wheeling, tho Rev. John
Boland, who has a sister member OF one
Of the Catholic orders In New Orleans, and
the Rev N. s. Caughy aud Maj. John ID.
Kelley, Jn, OF Brooklyn, who will provide
n special car for the party.