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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13
A LIVELY LEGISLATIVE SCENE.
a Declaration OF War Against Englau,
equolched In Springfield, Ill.

srRNoFInD, ILL.,. March ia lively
discussion was precipitaicd in the House
last evening Representative Jones intro
duccd three whcrcascs and eight TesOlu.
lions denying the Tory policy OF Ireland
and declaring sympathy with Gladstone,
Parnell aud the Irish people, and moved
their adoption.
IL would like 10 inquire" said Mr..
Sparks, "whclhcr We are here for the pur.
pose Of legislating for the State Of illinois
or for England Ilaughicrl or the Irish peo-
pie Of Ireland"
ut strikes me-" said Mr.. Martin, chat
the effect Of the wording Of that resolution
is simply a declaration Of war against I'm.
gland. [Laugh,er.l think. from listen.
ing to the reading that It says the British
Parliament passed Law aided by bribery"
"Ycs, that Is what II says" rotoried Mr..
Jones.
"And us the truth, too" shouted Mr..
Carmody.
"wcll, that Is pretty serious charge to
make againis cur neighbour" insisted Mr..
Martin. IL move the resolution be 10.
iorrcd TO the Committee on Foreign Re.a
tons"
~ don't" shouted Mr.. o'Toole. al
move 10 lay the motion on the table"
Mr.. Martin attempted 10 withdraw III.
mot on, but Mr.. Miller objected. When,
later, lac failed 10 insist upon his objection,
Mr.. krechinger renewed the motion to
refer.
II want TO say that prepared those res
oluiions In good faith" said Mr.. Jones
There Is nothing In them that ought moi
20 meet the Endorsement OF the House
There Is nothing In them that will bring
the State OF Illinois into war with England,
a. some gentlemen seem 10 fear" Laugh
ter
There Is nothing In these resolution,
that"
''li there Is nothing In the resolutions, ~
interrupted Mr.. krcchinger, "why should
they occupy the attention Of the llouse?'i
81 say there Is nothing In them that any
one here ought 10 object TO, said Mr.
Jones. II am opposed TO thor reiorenc,
TO a committee"
Mr.. Brown jeercd at the Republicans
for speaking swectly OF the Irish on tn,
stump. Now that the election Is past, D
he said, tho peop'e who are In power vii
refuse 30 give lrishmen any Offices laugh
teri 30 hope they will at least consent "a
letting this House pass these resolutions
tAppianscl
Mr. Jones finally accepted the motion 4
refer, aud, by unanimous consent, the,
wslr 20 dispos. d Of.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13
A NOBLE SOUL
Capt. Dnwson's Brave aud Energetic
Life-A Tribute From the North.

INV YoaK, March l2.-The following
sketch Of the murdered mans life, is from
the Tribune
Capt y. W. Dawson was native Of
England, but he passed the greater part Of
his life in tho Southern States. Early In
the war Commodore Robert Il. Pegram, Of
the Confederate Navy, was in English
waters In command Of the Nashville. To
him came AN intelligent aud we'll man.
neted young Engishman with the request
that he be given passage 10 the Southern
orn States, as ho wished TO Join
the Confederate Army. Commodore Pc.
gram refused, saying that he could not
think Of taking minor among strangers
90 run the risks Of war lie would not
consent, even II the boy obtained the con.
sent Of his guardian. w. l.. Yancey WAS
then In London, and young Dawson. for
he was the youth who wanted to cast his
fortunes with tho Confcdcracy. sought
him ont and so worked upon his feelings
that lac wrote an earnest request " tho
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13
POLITICAL PESTS.
The Nations Wards FlOoking
In Innumerable Numbers to the
Mansion of the President.
Tennessee Has Noble Delegation
Of the Hungry on Hand.
They Gather About theWhite House
Collectively and Individually.
Butler, Sam Hawkins and Others Hold
Their Mouths Wide Open for Pic
The President Has a Tire
some Day.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
WASHINGTON, March r. =. This was
President llsrrson's busiest day. All tho
people at the White House agree that not
before or since his induction into office
have 80 many ollicoscekes appeared be-
fore him in one day, Aud they have been
extremely importunate. Senators, Repre-
senatives, State Committeeman, delega-
tions and individual applicants were on
hand ut the WEitc House early this morn
ing aud continued to pour into the Presi-
dents private office until he shut them
out, little after II o'clock, so Us to pre-
pare for the Cabinet meeting.
Among tho faithful were number Of
Tcnnesscans, Representatives Taylor and
Evans with other Southern Republican
Congrc ssmcn called 10 present the name OF
x.Congrcssman 4. r. Butler. OF Tennes-
see, for Commissioner OF Indian Affairs.
The Hon. $. ". Hawkins Is a candidate
now Tor the United States District Attor-
neyship Of West Tennessee. There are
three other prominent candidates for tho
simc ohicc-Mcs,s. Walker Of Trenton;
Ninstedd, OF Dresden. aud roslon, of Al
amo. The latter held the office Jour years
ago.
Ex-Rcprcscntltiyc n. A. Num- wants to
be- collector OF Internal Revenue.
\. NJ. Hughes, who held that office four
years ago, wants 10 be rrinslaiod.
Joseph Dillon aud ". I. ONcnby, are
rivals after the Uuiird states District At
torncyship, oi the middle division.
Col. Woo lcock wants TO b. postmaster
Of Nashville.
l.. Hawkins, formerly Adjulant General
Of tennessee, would like To be 9Th Audi
tor oi the Treasury. II. II. Butler, \. Z.
Muse and r. II. Baker all want TO be
Commissioners OF Indian affairs
Gen. George II. Nancy who was m tho
Confederate army. aud nitcrward the Re-
publican candidate Tor Governor OF Ten.
ncsscc, would like a foreign mission.
Col. ]. T.. Robinson wants consul gcner-
alship.
Horny Nails, Of Kosciusko, Miss, has
made uis appearance ~ candidate Tor
! United States District Attorney for the
Northern District OF Mississippi.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13
,Letrhr. oTthe NouIInre.

WASHINGTON, March r. John H. Ano-
nader OF Illinois, who was today nomi.
mated 10 be Minister Resident aud Consul.
General at Copenhagen, Denmark, Is about
sixty years Of age, and was born In Swe.
den. lie u editor Of the Hcmirnd, a Scan
dinayian paper published In Chicago, and
circulating extensively In the Northwest.
lie has always been a consistent Rcpub-
licnn In politics, has never held public
office, aud although not an orator, has
worked hard for party success through tho
columns Of his paper. Ills nomination
was Endorsed 10y both Of the Illinois Sena-
tors M fitting recognition OF the strong
Republican element among the Scandina.
yinns settled throughout the Northwest.
George = Bachelor, appointed Assistant
Secretary Ut the Treasury, IL a grand
nephew Of Roger sherman. lie was grad
uaicd at Harvard In 1897, aud was elected
Ia the New York Legislature tho following
year. lie served during the var ~ Major
and Lieutenant. Colonel oi tho One Hun
drcd and Fiitcenth New York Vol
untecrs, and subsequently was In
spcctOr-Gencml Of the New York mi-
liiin. In 1873 he was appointed Judge
OF the international Tribunal at Cairo,
Egypt. lilo has been repeatedly elected
10 the New York Legislature. serving as
chairman II the Committees on WAYS aud
Means aud ON the judiciary. lic is
resident Of Saratoga Springs. aud u one Of
the richest men la tho State. Ito will
take the place now occupied by Gov
Thompson, aud will have immediate SUI
pcryision OF all appointments under the
Treasury Department Ills appointment
was urgcd by ca Senators Miller aud flatt.
Mcsm Bachelor and lichcnor the newly
appointed assistant Secretaries, have ar
ranged 10 relieve iic-sr-. Thompson aud
MAYNARD, tho incumbcnla, on the lst Of
April the last two named having con-
tcnicd b. remain I'LL that date
Cornelius II. llaniord, nominated 10 be
Chief Justice OF Washington Territory, isa
resident oi Walla.Walla. whcre he has
pmcticcl law Tor several years lie has
been closely identified With Territorial en-.
tcrprscs.
Smiley y. Chambers. nominated 30 DO
United States Attorney Tor the District ol
Indiana. ~ member OF the law firm of
DcWolh 4 Chambers. Of Ninccnncs, Ind.
llo has served IN the slate Legislature, was
a DELEGATE 20 tho Chicago convention, aud
rs q personal friend OF President Harrison.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13
EXECUTION ny ELEUrRicTY.
The Final Experiments OF tho Method
Made In Now York.

INV YouE, March ~ Final expert.
ncnts we're made this afternoon by tine
New York State authorities TO satisfy
themselves as 10 the best means Of oxccui.
ing condemned criminals by electricity.
The inst animal 10 leave his troubles be-.
bind him was a small white cur weighing
tWcniy.onc pounds. One Of tho wires was
wrapped over some cotton waste, salur.
alcj with wafer, ON his right front leg aud
the other attached In tho slmo way 10 his
left bind log Tho alternating current, at
700 volts pressure, was applied for ten see.
onds. aud the animal died panlUssly with.
out noise OF struggle. The second was n
black New Foundland weighing eighty
seven aud half pounds. Connections
were made upon the middle OF his iOfo-
head with q metal plate covered with felt,
and upon tho right hind leg Eight hun
drrd volts oi alternating current Tor fifteen
seconds killed him instantly. The other
dogs, Weighing sixty aud thirty.iiye
pounds, we're killed In the same
way with the alternating current at 500
aud 200 volts Tor ten seconds. An 800
pound horse then took the alternating
current In the same way at 1000 volts
pressure for twenty-five seconds, aud died
Instantly In every case death was ini
Spontaneous aud without sound or strug-
gTe. Tho experiments were under the
charge Of DR.. Charles 4. Mcdonald, OF the
Auburn state Asylum, assisted by Mr. A..
y. Kennedy, Mr.. Eiison's chief elcclri.
clan, aud Harold 7. Brown, the electrical
engineer Among those present wcr1 DR..
A. d. Rockwell, the prominent medical cleo
lrician. DR.. Edward fatum, oi the Penn.
sylyania State University, aud others rep
rcsonting the State authorities.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13
= THE APPEAL -

Has n larger circulation than
any other newspaper In the re-
gion comprised by the states OF
Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkan-
sas, Alabama. Texas and Lou.
isianA.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13
CAPITAL Notes.

There Is no prospect q an immediate
change In the Office Of solicitor'uoneral,
Judge jerks, the present incumbent hav.
Ing been requested by Attorney General
Miller TO remain In his position until the
end OF the present term Of the United
States supreme Court n May next !,
Tho Cabinet meeting yesterday lasted
about an hour AMI half Al OF the
members were present. Il was decided
That hereafter tho meetnEf shall be- held
Tuesdays aud Fridays a. $50 v clock.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13

WASHINGTON, March l2.-Ihe Senate
this afternoon confirmed tho following
nominations Thomas W, Palmer, Of Mich.
igan, 10 be Envoy Extraordinary and Mn.
ister Plenipoiontiary to- spaini John y.
Swift, Of California. 10 b. Envoy Exraor-
binary aud Minister PlcnipOicntiary 10
japan; John ID. Washbam, Of Mas,achu.
setis, 10 be Minister Resident and Consul
General 10 switzcrand George q. Hchc-
MOI, Of Illinois. 90 be Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury ylco Isaac IL. Maynard
resigned.
The nominations sent In today were re-
icrrcd TO appropriate committees aud the
Senate adjourned
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13

WAsmSoroN, March l2-Tho Prcsi-
dent sent the following nominations to tho
senate today
lntcrior-Arthur C. Millelie, Of Water
town, OAK. TO be Governor Of Dakota;
Luther u. Richardson, Of Grand Forks,
OAK, 10 be- Secretary OF Dakota
justice Cornelius II. Haniud. OF
Washington Territory, 10 DO Chief justice
Of the Supreme Court Of the Territory OF
Washington.
George w. Irvine. Of Montana, TO be
Marshal Of the United States Tor the Ter
rilory Of Montana
smiley q. Cham bcrs, Of Indiana, 20 be
United States Attorney for the District Of
Indiana.
Treasury George s. Batcheller. Of New
York, TO bo Assistant Secrotiry OF tho
Treasury, vice Hugh 5. Thompson, re-
signed.
Snto-Albcrt g. Porter Of Indiana, 10
be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plcnipo,entiary Of the United States to
Italy.
John A. Enandcr, OF Illinois, to be Mir-
lister Resident and Consul General Of the
United states 10 Denmark.
puNmas,crs Lyman VI. Ward, al Ben.
ton llrbaE Mich, Richard Root at
kcokuk, Iowa
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-13

George w. Irwin. nominated 10 he
United States Marshal for Montana. Is an
old resident OF Butte, and Is engaged IN
mining. lie was at ono time shVda u
Deer lodge County.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

PORTLAND, July 3.-In West Port
land yesterday morning Robert Nc
Moiners fell from the second floor Of
his brothers harness store, through an
elevator shaft and was severely injured
Robert went to the second floor for
some purpose, and had occasion to
step on the elevator, which was about
three feet above the floor. The rope
by which the elevator is raised and
lowered was slack, the elevator being
held in place by something else. As
soon as he got ON the elevator it gave
way and shot down like a flash, carry
him with it. He fell with his head
and shoulders off the elevator. He
struck on his right shoulder and head
blood streaming from his ears as he
struck. He lay in an unconscious
condition for several minutes. 1t was
found that no bones were broken.
He was taken to his fathers residence.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

that fundamental principle, is not " re
publican in FORM" and is " repugnant
to the principles OF the Declaration OF
Independence" ana in contravention
OF the aforesaid Act of Congress.
Resoloed, That the object and pur-
poses of the authors of the Thirteenth,
Fourteenth and Fifteenth amend
ments to the Constitution of the
United States will not be accomplished
until every American citizen has en-
tered into the inheritance of equal lib
erty, equal justice and equal rights.
Resotred, That we respectfully in
sist, and demand that the existing law
regulating the property rights of hus-
band and wife, commonly known as
the Community Law" be allowed to
remain upon the Statutes OF the Terri
tory, where it has been since 1869. I'M
til the same shall be repealed or
by the Legislature of the
State of Washington.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

Boston, July 3.-Last evening Prof.
THOMAS Dohcron left for New Orleans.
bearing the Parnell Athletic Clubs
tribute to Sullivan, which will be pre-
rented to him tonight, an American
flag of the finest silk, five feet long and
fonr feet wide, attached to a heavy
brass-mounted ebony pole nine feet in
length, and surmounted by a large
American eagle. In the center of the
blue field of the flag is a gilt harp Of
Erin, about which is entwined sham
rock. Running horizontally across
the banner is the following inscription
=" Presented to John l.. Sullivan
Champion of the world. by the Parnel
Athletic Club, of Boston, July Stf
| 1889"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

ELLENsBURGn, w. T., July 5.-At IL
P. NJ last night fire broke out in J..
S. Anthony's grocery on Main street,
between Fourth and Fifth. Famed
by brisk west wind it rapidly destroy
ed the whole business portion of FL
lensburg, with the exception of the
First National Bank and Lynch Block
1t is now IL 10 A. NJ, and the fire is
spreading among the residences in the
southeastern part of the city. The
streets are crowded with teams and
drays moving goods to places of safety.
The water supply is inadequate and
there is nothing but hand engine
with which to fight the flames. There
has been no fatalities, nor has any one
been injured so far as known. About
fourteen blocks are destroyed. The
loss cannot fall short of one million
dollars. The burned district is bound
ed on the east 10y Sprague street, on
the west by Water street, and extends
from Fifth to Second.
3:45 p. M.-The fire is under con-
troll at the present time. There
is no danger of its spreading fur
Their. The citizens are organizing for
the protection of their property.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
The Suffrage Convention.
Their Platform Of Principles.

Friends and advocates of the cause
of equal suffrage and human rights,
assembled to consider what action
should be taken in view of the conven-
ton of delegates to form constitution
for the State of Washington, respect-
fully invite the attention of the people
of this Territory, and our country men
everywhere, to the following resolu-
tons adopted at a meeting of delegates
and representatives from various parts
of the Territory, held in Olympia, July
Sd, 1889:
WHEREAS, Three successive legisla-
tive assemblies OF the Territory of
Washington have enacted laws con-
ferring the right of suffrage upon
women, which have received the ap-
prevail of three successive governors,
and have been sanctioned and en-
dorsed by all political parties, as well
as by the people generally of the Terri
tory:
Therefore, resolved, That it is the
sentiment of this meeting, and as We
believe, of the people of the Territory,
that the elective franchise should not
be denied to any citizen on account of
sex, that liberty, justice and equal
rights should be accorded alike to all
citizens, male and female, and that a
provision to that effect should be en-
bodied in the Constitution of the State
of Washington.
Resolved, That, so long as more than
twenty thousand of American citizens
in the Territory of Washington are
DISTINGUISHED by single judicial de-
cision in defiance of the legislative will
and the organic act of the Territory,
we enter our emphatic protest against
any proposition to submit the determi-
nation of their rights to a vote of the
"qualified electors" of the Territory,
composed in part of patrons of the
prize ring, wife heaters, tramps, bum
mers and drunkards. We regard such
proposition as only adding insult to
injury, and shall at all times treat it
with the con tempt which it deserves.
Resolved, That the elective franchise
is a fundamental and essential right
of citizenship, and is right preserva-
tive of all other rights. Such is the
definition of the elective franchise"
as given by the Supreme Court OF the
United States.
Resolred, That the decision rendered
by three or our Territorial Judges, de-
ciaring the Woman Suffrage act null
and void, is without precedent in the
history of judicial decisions, and is a
wanton outrage upon the rights OF
American citizens; that said decision
is in direct conflict with the opinion Of
the Supreme Court OF the United
States, in the case of Pratt VS.. Ramsey
ct al, decided in 1884.
WHEREAS, the recent Act OF Con
gress, providing for the admission Of
! four Territories into the Union, de
clares that the constitutions to be
formed shall be republican in form
and "not repugnant to the principles
of the Declaration of Independence,
and
WHEREAS, it is one of the principles
of the Declaration of Independence
that all governments "derive their just
powers from the consent OF the gov
erned," =.
Resofced, That any CONSTITUTION
which does not recognize and emood!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
General News.
Special to the EVENING OLYNPIAN.
Railroad Wreck.

H01lrO00 WRECK
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 5.-At ten
O'Clock last night wreck occurred on
the Chicago, st. Paul & Kansas City
railroad, about two miles east of this
city. The Grand Army had been hold
ing a picnic at Twin Springs Resort,
on the road above named, about three
miles from Dubuque. Over 5000 peo-
pie were in attendance and trains were
being run every hour to and from the
grounds. The carrying accommoda-
tons of the railroad company consisted
of two passenger coaches, two stock
cars provided with seats, and nine ca
bosses. Five hundred people were
transported to the grounds and were
being brought home again when the
accident occurred.
The excursion train had just landed
1 200 people in this city, and was re.
turning for the remainder of the crowd
which consisted of about 1000 men
women and children, when it collided
with the freight train enroute for Du
buque. Only the most meager partic
ulars are obtainable. Railroad Off
Gals are extremely reticient about fur.
nishing information. A large number
of people on the excursion train WERE
going up to pass few hours at the re
sort, intending to return on the late
train, and it is believed that many
were killed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
A Fatal Runaway.

ASTORIA, Or, July 3.-Mrs Susan
Writ and Mrs Lizzie Writ, went riding
in a blackboard ON the seashore yester-
day afternoon. Toward shutdown the
horses came dashing home, drawing
the empty blackboard. Search was
made for the ladies. They were found
on the beach, one sitting and the other
lying on the sand, almost submerged
by the tide. Both were unconscious,
and were conveyed home. Mrs. Lizzie
Writ died this morning. The old lady
was unable to give coherent account
of the accident, and is in danger of dy-
ing. 1t is supposed the horses ran
away and threw them out.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05

PENNSYLVANIA is again the scene o.
disaster from flood, and the Cone
maugh river the means of further de
struction of property of a deeply Of
flicted people. Wednesday afternoon
heavy rains caused q sudden rise in al
streams flowing from the mountains
flooding the streets at Gambia City
Titusville, Hollidaysburg, Duncanvillt
and other places, and driving thu
frightened people to the highlands
Much damage has been done to prop
erty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
From Jehnstown.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, July 2.-Governol
Beaver is here to-day. He expresses
himself as satisfied with the work done
and thinks the people here will soor
be self-sustaining. The work of clear
ing up the Conemaugh valley, from
the dam to the Gautier Steel Works
started to day. Two bodies were taken
up. Five bodies were found to-day
One was entangled in the mire of which
there is great mass of wreckage
1t is probable the mire will yield many
bodies. Clara Barton has taken charge
of housing homeless people in addition
to hospital work. Dynamiting is about
ended
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
Conference Of Equal Suffragists.

Pursuant to q call, a meeting was
held in Templar Hall, July 81.
Meeting was called to order by MT
Byron Barlow, of Tacoma.
Mrs. Mccoy, of Tacoma, was called &c
the chair, and Miss Isaacs was elected
Secretary.
Moved that committee OF three be
appointed to draw up constitution
and bylaws, to report as soon as pos,
sible. Amended to be committee OF
seven.
Motion carried, and the following
gentlemen and ladies were appointed
Gen. Milroy, Byron Barlow, Mrs; Nj. l.
Y. Hidden, Mrs. Mccoy, b. ). iraacs
PD Moore and Mrs. Addie Barlow.
The Committee Oh Delegates ano
Representation, Mrs. Hidden and Mrs
Barlow, reported eighteen present al
Of whom responded to the roll call.
Committee on Resolutions rePor.e:
through its chairman, Judge DENIM
son. Report was adopted unanimous ,:,9 !
" and the conference adjourned I'LL
o'clock this evening.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-07-05
Law Franers.
They Get Down 70 business md

The delegates assembled at the Cap
itol at 4 P. NJ, (the 4th) and the roll OF
membership was called by Secretary
o. Z. White. All responded to their
names as appearing on the official list,
except }. }. Travis, of Colville, George
II. Jones, OF Port Townsend, II. Clo-
thier, OF Skagit, and B. Schooley, Of
Snohomish.
}. Il. Moore, OF Spokane Falls, was
elected chairman, and Allen Weir, of
Port Townsend, temporary secretary.
a committee OF five was appointed
on credentials as follows: Reed. of
Olympia, Grifliths of Spokane. Mires
OF Ellensburg, Manly of Colyille and
Warner OF Coliax.
The Convention then adjourned TO
10 i. NJ.