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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-13

PAuis. April l2--Whcn the Senate met
today the President read the decree con-
shutting that body tribunal for the trial
OF Gen. Boulangcr, Count Dillon aud NJ.
Rochciort. The Procurcur-G General. Ques-
nay dc Baucrpaire then read statements
setting forth the grounds upon which tho
prosecution Of the accused Is based. When
the reading was concluded the senate went
into secret session and the public with
drcw. The trial of Gen. lioulangrr aud
his associates was then formally begun.
The Senators had been requested 10 ap-
pear In evening dress for the occasion.
This request was ignored by the members
Of the Right, all Of whom wore irock coats.
Tho members Of tho Left were attircd In
evening dress aud wore white cayais.
Tho following commission has been ap-
pointed TO conduct the trial OF Gen. Bou-
LANCER and other accused persons Scna-
tons MERLIN COscol, Corlolot, Tireux,
Munirr, DcMarcorc, DeMolc, Auycrlujon,
Morclot and llumbcrt Assistant com
missioncrs have also been appointed. who
will replace their colleagues on the regular
commission Il necessary. The assistant
commissioners are: Senators GarTiflt, Du-
solicr, Dcyellc, Dcliosicr Dusolier and
ncslclin.
Senator Dclbrcil will not attend the
irihl. lie holds that political body like
the senate has no right TO Try n delegate Of
the people. Ito declares that the trial Is
revolutionary measure aud defiance Of
universal suffrage.
Senator Don Renault will abstain from
participation In the trial.
motion from the Right declaring that
there was mo- ground for judicial inquiry
into the conduct Oi liOunngcr was re-
icctcd by vote Of 200 to %. The senate
thon resolved, by u vote OF 30 to 55, TO
proceed with his trial The doors wero
icopenod, and the public session resumed.
VI. Lcrdycr read the decree authorizing
the senate 10 sit ~ court, and directing
the trial 10 proceed.
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LYING In WAIT.
Thousands of Anxious Homa-Seekors
Encamped Along the Borders Of the
Promised Land.
Some Show a Great Deal Of OAR
ing and Courage.
Colonies Propose to Invade the
Colonies Propose to Invade the
Territory Before April az.
They VIII Disregard the United States
Troops and Run the Gauntlet
whether or No-The Pale
Face Despised.

WICHITA, Kas.. April l2.--NTaj. Barker
arrived here last night from Oklahoma,
and reports that the soldiers are not equal
to the task OF keeping the boomers out.
They slip into the country and conceal
themselves so eiiectually in tho woods
that the scouts cannot find them. Evo~y
station on the Santa Fe road is guarded,
and only those having permits are allowed
to get of the trains. The Santa Fe has
nearly completed the depot at Guthrie,
and workmen are engaged on tho land
Office building at Purcell The border is
black with boomers awaiting the opening
OF the country. Many Of them arc In
very destitute circumstances. The Santa
Fe road people say that arrangements
have been made to transport all who
apply, and the Rock Island is preparing
TO run limo Of stages from its southern
terminus into the territory. Two immense
RATS arc being constructed here for the
transportation OF Hills colony. They ex-
pect TO float down the Arkansas, Us the
recent rains have swollen the river, and
they can land within seven miles OF the
Oklahoma border. Others have arranged
for relays OF fast horses, which are OK.
pected TO transport them to the claims
already chosen. Every south-bound
train arriving here is crowded, and the
wagon caravans are passing in an endless
chain.
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Nkw fonK. April r. 1850.
To the General Manager Of the New York Associated
Press, No. l1 broadway New York
Dear Sir-As some OF the comments on
the reported loss OF the Danish steamer
Danmark express the apprehension that
this disaster may have been accompanied
by heavy loss OF life, We beg TO state, for
the benefit OF all persons who have friends
on board the Inflated boat, our belief to
the contrary. When sighted by the City
OF Chester on Monday last, in latitude
1886 north, longitude 47.l6 west, the
decks aft and the sails were in pieces, but
the vessel was floating, and although the
reporting steamer expressed the belief that
she would shortly founder this did not oc-
cur during all the time that elapsed from
the hour she was first sighted until lost
sight OF. The Danmark was floating d.
rectly In the track OF the transatlantic
steamers and we believe beyond peradven-
ture the passengers and crew were taken of
some time, possibly as far back as a couple
OF days before the City of Chester sighted
the wreck, since the Danmark having left
Christiana on the 2jth oil March must,
under ordinary circumstances have adj
vanced considerably beyond the position
found in. II the wrecked passengers and
crew had not been picked up, they would
naturally, even II embarked in boats and
on RATS, have remained in the neighbor-
hood OF the wreck. Tho presence OF
which would, much moro likely, attract
the passing steamers than small boats or
RATS would. The City Of Chester evil
IDENTIFY did not find the slightest wreckage
near tho vessel, such as might be attribu-
table 10 smashed or otherwise incapaci-
taied boats, whilst the steamer bore no
sign whatever OF human life. We CONT
IDENTIFY believe, therefore, that, with the
possible exception OF single casualties.
such rs may occur during the transfer Of
80 many people from one vessel 10 another,
the passengers aud crew OF tho Danmark
are safe, aud will ere long be heard OF ~
on board OF one OF the Atlantic steamers.
Very respectfully,
FUScH, EDYE < Co.,
Gencrul Agpnta Tlinvvalla Steamship Iine
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The Ch,eaao I'lee,ioa Case.

CmcAoo. Ill.,, April l2.-Judgc Tulcy
today decided that by tho terms Of the
decision Of the State Supreme Court in tho
Hyde Park case, tho suburb OF Cicero also
WIS annexed 10 tho south and west towns
OF Chicago, but only In 90 far ~ the mat
Ter Of assessments aud collections went.
Judge Tulcys decision IL conceded 10 In.
dictate that the point Of tho recent city
election Is technically void was well taken.
No serious result. however, seems proba.
bile. Lawyer Root, who incidentally raised
the city election question, said this oven
ing that having attained hisobicct OF keep.
ing the Cicero trustees In Office lac would
now lot the agitation drop.
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A.kina special Privileges.

Caldwell, kas., April l2.-The City
Council has directed Mayor Riley TO write
Gen. Merritt, commanderof Fort Leaven-
worth, requesting him to permit Okla
homa boomers who are camped hereabout
to move across the Cherokee Strip to the
northern line Of Oklahoma Territory be-
fore the pod Of April. All they want, the
Mayor says, is an equal chance with the
crowd that will go In from the South aud
West by the railroads. II will take the
boomers here fully three days TO cross the
strip, which is sixty miles wide, while
those who are masscd along the southern
and western lines can settle on the bcs,
claims within few hour after the Presi-
dents proclamation goes ttto Eject The
Mayor also claims that { :. are q great
many cowboys in the Tef.story on cattle
ranches who will be ai the north line
promptly at II o'clock on the I'D, aud
being mounted on fleet horses, will be ablo
10 secure the best locations. Besides,
there is a class OF boomers that has practi-
cally determined 10 invade the Territory
within few days Their plan Is to leave
Caldwell In the night, slip past the troop
ers who are guarding the Bluff Creek
bridges, and then make iof tho timber In
the strip by the shortest routes. They
are as well mounted as the United States
cavalry, and they do not fear capture.
Capt. Woodson. Of tho Fourth United
States Cavalry, whose troops are guarding
the territory from invasion at this place,
is said to favor the Mayors plan. Thus
far. however. he has rigidly enforced his
orders from headquarters, and, as a result,
there Is not n boomer wagon within q mile
and half Of the line. A few men have
attempted TO evade the patrol, but in every
instance they were overhauled and brought
back. II Gen. Merritt declines 10 grant
Mayor Rileys request, there is liable 10
he a good deal Of trouble between some OF
the boomers and the troops. About q
hundred OF the former held a meeting In
the bed Of a dry creek near the Rock Is
land Railroad bridge this afternoon, and
after q great deal Of discussion determined
10 move for Oklahoma Oh the night Of
April 49, They will leave their wagons
and stock and families here 10 follow as
soon as the military will let them move.
eve have good horses" said one Of the
rebels, land We are not afraid Of being
caught. All wo want Is fair start, and
then you can depend upon II that We will
be In Oklahoma as soon a. the city crowds
that arc going In on the railroads."
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His Speech Before tho Parnell Com
mission With Great vigor.
It Is tho Greatest Effort of the
Famous Orators Life.
The Justice Sitting On the Case
Congratulates Him.
His Pororatlon Rings with Pathetic
and pignifed Appeal for the Recon-
Citation OF England and Iro-
land-Boulanger's Trial.

LONDON, April l2.-Upon the open
ing of the session of the Parncl com.
mission this morning Sir Charles Russell
resumed and concluded his speech in do
tense OF the Parnellites. lilo undertook
TO show that the money Mr.. Parnel gave
Byrnc, which the prosecution alleged was
given for the purpose OF enabling Byrne to
escape, was meant by Mr. Parnell to DO
used for the ordinary purposes OF tho
National League and that Mr.. Parncll did
not know that Byrne was In peril Of
arrest.
There was sensation in the courtroom
when Sir Charles concluded his speech.
II IL the general opinion OF his hearers
that hc never spoke better. When Sir
Charles finished Presiding Justice Hanncu
passed a note to him, in which he said:
81 congratulate you. Your speech was a
great one aud worthy Of great OCCASION"
The Archbi3hops of Dublin and Cashel
will be among the witnesses who will test
ify for the defense.
The court, Sir Charles said In conclud-
Ing his speech, was trying the history Of
the Irish revolution. He asked that fair
and generous consideration be given 10.
II prosperity was returning 10 Ireland,
thanks be TO God. but Affairs were un-
healthy IN that country where the people
considered the imprisoned members OF tho
House Of Commons heroes and martyrs.
Sir Charles declared that he did not speak
merely M the advocate OF tho accused
members OF the House Of Commons, but
for the land OF his birth, and, he believed,
In tho best interests Of England. Tho
inquiry, which was intended 10 be n curse,
had becna blessing. II had been designed
Tor the purpose OF running one man, but
had proved the means Of his yindcation.
In his pcroration which lasted half an
hour. Sir Charles Russell said: "ln OPEN
ing our casc said that We represented
tho.accuscd. Tho positions are now re.
ycrsed. Tho accused sit there (pointing
with indignant scorn at Mr.. Walter aud
Mr.. Mcdonald OF the Wmcs). This in
quiry will not only vindlcato individuals,
but u will remove all misconccption Of tho
| character, action and motives OF the Irish
| people aud their leaders IL will SGT
| earnest. honest minds 10 thinking, and
will hasten trno union and effect true ro-
cancellation. Il will dispcl the woighty
cloud that has darkcned the history Of
nobl race aud dimmod the glory Of
mighty empire"
AZ the conclusion Of the speech Mr..
Gladstone aud other friends warmly con-
graduated Sir Charles Russell aud Mr..
faInell aud Mr.. DayitL
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some OF the passengers IL there were not
enough room in the life-boats for them.
SEEN BY THE CHESTER.


Further particulars OF the sighting OF
Tie abandoned steamship Danmark by the
lnman Line City OF Chester have been
slowly arriving since noon. The Danlnark
was rapidly sinking when the Chester saw
her. The Chester had sighted her from
distance and had been struck by the APP
parent absence OF any lie on board. She
had drawn near and investigated, and
aiierward made out that no one was on
board of the abandoned wreck. The
Chester lay TO and about for several hours.
The stern OF the Danmark was on level
with the sea. Her bow was far out OF the
water in the air. There were no visible
signs OF q collision. No wreckage was
floating about The boats were all gone
from their davits and nothing indicating
haste and panic was noticeable. After
laying to near the wreck for some time
the City oil Chester proceeded.
No list OF the passengers on board the
lll-tortuned steamship is to be had in this
city. Several people have called at the
offices OF the agents asking for Information
OF friends supposed TO be on the Danmark,
but all refused togive theirnames Funch,
Edye x Co. expect passenger list by the
Nord Dcutcher Lloyd steamer Aller, due
at this port tomorrow.
The Elder arrived this morning and
reached her dock after o'clock this after
noon. The Elder did not see anything OF
the Danmark, and her officers were greatly
surprised when told the particulars. No
answers to the cables sent by Messrs.
Funch, Edye & Co. TO London and Copen-
hagen had been received at o'clock this
afternoon. The excitement is still very in
tense, and the agents are losing hope.
The steamship Iceland, OF the Thingvalla
Line, which left Copenhagen four days
later than the Danmark and is due here
tonight, will probably bring some intelli-
gence OF the disaster.
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WINFIELD, Kas., April l2.-Tho hun
drods Of Oklahoma boomers campcd along
the Walnut River here arc rejoicing at the
order Of secretary Noble allowing them TO
drive across the Cherokee strip before tho
22d. Most Of them will break camp hero
Wednesday next TO go into camp next on
the border OF Oklahoma. The final rush
has set In and every train brings In scores
Of men from all parts Of the country TO
await here the Oklahoma opening day.
The hotels aud clearinghouse are full
and tho merchants arc having largo
trade In QUILTING boomers No less than
1900 strangers are In this city waiting ior
the 22d.
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nou.d no no s.o,. Of trouble.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April IA gentle
man residing In this city has received n
letter from his brother.in.law, who resides
twelve miles from the Oklahoma border
The writer says that the President should
have declared the Territory open the day
after the issuance Of the proclamation, and
continues "rhero were at that time in
the neighborhood Of Oklahoma enough
waiting and anxious people 10 occupy Its
every home. Many Of them were the fol-
lowers Of the late Capt. David l.. Payne,
who labored 70 long and Eoalously TO ac-
coinplish what tho Presidents proclama-
ton does. Many OF these mon viii DO cut
OF and ruined now. A. i IL, thcrc arc
now In tho ncighborhoo1 Of this Territory,
ready 10 move at n momepts notice, i've
times the number Of people necessary TO
settle H. and every wRgop road convcrging
toward this point from Missouri, Nebraska,
Colorado, Texas, and elsewhere, Is groan-
inc under the burden OF wagons. Every
one IL going In the direction OF Oklahoma,
cross lots when he can. And this n merely
the van OF the army that Is 10 come, not
withdrawing all reason and warning. The
great mass VI the waiion have no desire to
hang around the frontier day or two, No
they will try 10 be on hand Just rs the gate
swings open. The result, as Il may reas-
onably be calculated. will be never end
ing series OF petty but bloody battles, IN
comparison 10 which county scat rnckeb
and race wars are but sham fights
another element Is the Western rust
Ter, who has been through the mill-bccn
raised, as II were, on the county seat
fights and rocked upon the pillows OF land
contests. lie does not care about home
steads, but he will be there. lie wlll be
satisfied with n few OF the best lots ~ all
OF the best towns, and be won DC salts.
fed unless he has them. lie don want
anything that involves trouble, put u
trouble comes hat Is ust what nc has
been looking for aud be will welcome y rs
AN old friend. In iacl the man VINO Is
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The Negroes Pilgrimage.

special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
BmuSouAM. Ala, April l2.-w. II.
Davidson, Of Winston County, DR.. Bird,
Of Greene, and II. Cochrane Ccolorej),
Of Dallas, the committee appointed by tho
Anti. White Republican Protective Tariff
League, have gone to Washington with
the resolutions passed by their crowd.
They 90 with full credentials, aud with
determination that the negro shall get
some Of the pic. Tho new movement OF
firing the negro oul will not tend TO in
crease the strength of the party IN this
State II il does increase its rcspcctabillty.
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Mistook Him for n villa Turkey.

'F'Vl"I I7I8T-EFVII 70 THU NTTVHIs
HELENA, Ark, April l2.-Yesterday
morning Mr.. Gurley. ex-Sherf Of st.
Francis County,a and one of the mest prom
inent citizens OF Forrest City, met with a
very serious accident, which will cause
him the loss of an arm and probably his
life. lie was out turkey hunting this
morning, and, while in tho brush, con-
cealed partly by the grass and trees, he
made a cry similar to that Of wild tur-
key, for the purpose Of attracting the game
TO him. Some hunter, whose name can
not be ascertained, seeing Gurley moving
among the trees and grass, mistook him
with a Winchester rife. His arm will
have TO be amputated.
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A british steamer That feit tho Late
htDrm ON the CoasI.

NoRroLK, Va, April l2-The British
steamer Wylo arrived in Hampton Roads
yesterday. She was greatly damaged in
the late storm. The Captain noted pro-
test with the British Vice. Consul here.
The Wylo was bound from Philadelphia
to Havana with cargo OF coal and passed
out OF the brcakwater at 1850 o'clock on
the 9th inst. with a moderate breeze from
east-northeast At $50 o'clock pm. the
wind. which had been gradually increas-
ing, blew n gale, continuing with terrific
force during the night. The vessels head
was brough 10 the wind and the engines
we're slowed down. Early Sunday morn
ing, the 9Th inst, the wheel chains parted
aud the vessel fell of into the trough OF
the sea, taking water fore and aft
and rolling icariully. The screw steer.
ing apparatus aft was rs soon rs possible
put on, the heavy seas that broke
on board, making this task q vary difficult
one. The vessel was then brought 10 the
wind ns before. She continued in this
way for few hours, when she shipped
her stern and took a heavy sea which
washed away one OF the mon at the wheel
and broke the wheel into two pieces. The
man aud the wreck Of the wheel were sent
against the after part skyligllt with great
force, breaking the whole Of the middle
port. Water then poured into the cabin
In torrents, and holes had n be bored Ia
the cabin floor 10 let the water run into
the hold. The captains books, instfu.
ments, furniture and ships stores were
ruined. When the whoolbroko the hands
were called out. Before relieving tackles
could be put on, the remaining part Of the
wheel was broken of, and the ruddcr
lhreshed nctoss from side 10 side with
heavy blows, breaking Off both Of the rud-
dcr's guards on the stern post and break.
ing the screw steering gear 10 pieces.
While securing the litter three able-bodicd
seamcn were struck down by the sea and
10 injured as TO be Of no further service.
Throughout the day tho wind continued
10 increase until $50 o'clock 4. m., when
Il blew with the force OF hurricane. Al
b:l5 o'clock heavy sen struck the port
| iife-boat and demolished II. During Sun
day night the wind continued 10 blow with
undated violence and the vessel was al
most smothorcd by heavy seas, which
made clean breach over her. sweeping
or everything movable from the decks.
Mondays experience was much the same
as that OF Sunday. The wind did not
/ lull until o'clock Tuesday morning,
! when the vessel sleercd for Chesapeake
Bay, arriving at Hampton Roads yestor-
day morning.
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A s,ormy rrcIrn, Meeting.

CmoAGo, H., April L. There was an
other stormy discussion at today's meet
Ing Of the Western Freight Association.
on account OF the discovery Of five years
contract that the Chicago. Milwaukee &
st. Paul Road had made with 7. D. Ar.
mour 4 Co. The contract allows that firm
a mileage mto oi cent per car per mile
on its refrigerator cars, whereas the
agreed rate Is Of n cent The meeting
adopted resolution requiring all the
roads In the association 10 submit 10
the chairman, ~ soon ~ possible, copies
OF all the contracts relative 10 car mile.
age, aud 10 report which, II any, OF
such contracts contain terms or
conditions calculated 20 affect or
influence the moving Of traffic.
Some OF the competitors Of the
~. Paul express the opinion that u the
contract has been In existence since De-
ccmber. 1891 ,.u claimed the officials must
have known H. aud they contend that Il Is
a very thin excuse 10 say that II was over.
looked when the present mileage rate OF
cent was put put into effect. They think
the contract was made recently, and dated
back. The st. Paul people say they Will
exhibit tho contract tomorrow.
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A Mad Dog Create. m Panic.

FRASKLIS, Pa, April H. Thursday
afternoon mad dog created terrible
excitement in Cranberry Township, and
before ii could be killed bit four men and
a number Of animals. Just as the scholars
at one OF the schools were enjoying their
recess the dog made It's appearance. fol-
lowed by number OF men. A panic
ensued and the scholars became frantic
and took reinge in the schoolhouse and
nearby trees. The dog ran into the hall.
way OF the schoolhouse. where II was
finally shot aud killed. During the ex.
element several children were badly hurt
and u number tainted.
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THE HIGH GROUND.
Confederates Who Would Not Receive
Assistance From the North.

Assistance From the North.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. April l2.-Frank
Cheatham Bivouac Confederate Veterans
at meeting tonight passed the following
resolution: That the members Of Frank
Cheatham Bivouac have seen with great
regret and modification that certain or
CARNATIONS, purporting to represent Con-
federate soldiers in the South, have sent
committees to the North to beg aid for the
support OF INDECENT Confederate soldiers.
While we fully appreciate any proper ex-
pressons OF sympathy from the Northern
people for our needy Confederate soldiers,
we emphasize the declaration that we re-
pudiate any effort directly or indirectly TO
beg aid for them in the North.
A State Convention OF Bivouacs will be
held on April 25 to take action in regard
10 the Confederate Home.
The Confederate soldiers monument,
now being placed in Confederate Circle at
Mt. 0livet Cemetery, will be unveiled
about Mayo. Hon. w. G. y. Breckin-
ridge, OF Kentucky, will be the orator OF
the occasion.
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The Reward Increased 60 ~. 900.

Special Dispatch 20 The Appeal
LITTLE Rock, Ark, April l2.-Thc
standing reward Of $1,000 offered by the
Republican State Central Committee for
information that will lead to the arrest and
conviction OF the Plummeryille ballot box
thieves and the assassin Of Col. J. NJ.
Clayton was today increased TO $1,000.
The federal Grand Jury investigating the
election troubles In Conway County, las
not reported any indictments this FAR, al
though the jury was impannellcd last
Monday.