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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-21
A MEMPHIS NAN noNoREp.

Il. II. Briggs Elected Prenidont OF tho
Mechanics Association.
NiAoARA fALis. n. v, June 20.-Thc
American Railway Master Mechanics As.
ISOLATION finished Ia business here today
and adjourned I'LL juno /, 1890. The fol.
lowing officers were elected. President,
II. II. Briggs, Memphis, Tenn; First Vice.
President, John Mckenzie, Cleveland.
Second Vice. President Albert Griggs,
Providence, Secretary, Angus Sinclair,
New York. Treasurer, o. Stewart. Charles
town- Mas
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French ,ifiren.hin-

PARIS June 20-The bill passed yesier.
day in the Chamber Of Deputies regarding
the citizenship Of children Of foreigners,
while providing that children born In
France OF foreign parents and domicilcd In
France shall be considered French citizens
unless they formally decline such citizen
ship, also provides that children born in
France OF foreigners who were themselves
born In France shall be regarded rs citi.
zcns, but without tho right OF protest.
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he InlernatIonaI narItime Conference

LONDON, June 20-In the House OF
Commons this evening Sir James Fergus
son, Parliamentary Secretary to the For.
eign Office, in reply TO an inquiry. stated
that the Government were considering the
program for the proposed conference at
Washington Of representatives Of maritime
countries, but he did not think Il desira.
bio to reveal the subjects TO be discussed
until they have been agreed upon by the
countries which take part in the confer.
ence. lie would say. however. that Eng.
land desired 10 narrow the issues TO be
considered 20 that they should not include
questions which should DO regulated by
municipal legislation.
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employment Of these brutes, and after.
ward did what they could officially, pro-
fessionaly and socially to prevent the in
vestigation which has confirmed the gem
eral judgment that, as Judge Prendcrgast
said, the Cook County Asylum is the
worst managed in the country
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LivERrooi, June 20.-The weekly cot.
ton statistics are: Total sales Of the week.
1900 bales; American. $4,000 bales.
Trade takings, including forwarded from
shipsidc, 5000 bales, actual exports,
1000 bales; total import, 4i.OO0 bales,
American, 1900 bales, total stock, SlS,
600 bales American, $4,000 bales; total
ailoat, 75,0O0balcs. American, 5000 bales.
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IIus,Instoa'- ssoti,e.

Bnussris, JunceO.-Mr. q, p. Hunting.
ton, In subscribing 5000 for the pro.
posed Congo Railway, declares that he
simply wishes 10 testify 10 his admiration
Of King Iycopolds work and 10 help 10
suppress slavery by aboiishing the profits
now obtained through tho employment Of
ncrro cArrlOrA.
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nn,nl,, AIIlea WAN . enme Keeper.

VENNA, Juno 2O.-licut Joseph leis-
niger, brothcr.in.law Of Prince Alexander,
OF Baitcnborg, is about TO marry Louise
Kopck, daughter Of the head game keeper
OF tho Dagnaiska forest In Hungary, thus
allying the English royal family with the
game keeper.
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THE FOREIGN WIRE.

An international Cotton Conference -
No Opposition to Gladstone.
LIVERPOOL, June 20.-A conference was
held today Of persons engaged in the
American and English cotton trade. An
agreement was entered into with the ship
owners by which the ship owners agreed
to accept the responsibility for cotton after
Its delivery on the quay for shipment. The
owners also agreed, in cases where parcels
are divided, TO give subsidiary bill Of
lading for the actual quantity on each sep
arate steamer. Such subsidiary document
shall not be negotiable, but shall be ut
tached to the original through bill Of lad
inc
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Tlmes.Dcmocru, Editorial

Times Democrat Editorial
We publish elsewhere a communication
complaining Of certain practices and quo
tations Of the New York Cotton Exchange,
which have had most uniavorable inAu-
ences on the legitimate business in all
markets, at home and abroad. According
to this communication IL comes from
gentlemen who can be fully trusted-the
official quotations Of cotton at New York
have been far too high, as evidenced by
the fact that members OF the Exchange
have been willing TO sell cotton for from
sixty-four TO sixty.fiye points, or 50 per
bale less than the official figures. Either
this, or the contracts that call for basis
middling are not settled on that basis-in
other words, there are two distinct stand
ards In the New York market, one repre-.
senting the cotton sold on the tables. the
other that certified TO as n fit delivery on
contract, and much OF the cotton is OF a
very low grade.
II these New York quotations affected
that city alone outsiders might not have
grounds for complaining; but. "a a matter
Of fact, they deceive the whole country,
affect all the cities in the Union, aud have
already hurt several persons in the South
The quotations in New York appear 10
promise any one buying contracts there a
profit OF about 81 per bale; but when q
New Orleans firm bought contracts and
came 10 resell the cotton they could not
get within half a cent Of quotations.
10 Is OF the utmost importance that the
official figures OF exchanges should be alb
solutcly correct aud above suspicion, as
losses. The New York quotations are
made by a committee Of experts, but II
don't jibe, as our correspondent writes.
The attention OF the country has been
oycrhauling and correction OF these mis-
leading quotations
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soeia,i.m In switzerland

BsRLix. June 20-Tbe No'th German
Gasoiic accuses Switzerland Of promoting
Socialism. II says 'lIad great power
praciiccd such business against another
power a. switzerland has been guilty OF
var would have resulted. Neutrality De-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-21

PuuADELrniA, Pa, June 25.-oficial
returns have been received from every
county In the State except Armstrong and
Greene. From these counties careful est.
mates are given on tho prohibition amend.
mont. The majority against II " ls5, lT3.
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enr,o,,. Aw,..biii,y.

IIAunuRo, juno 2O.-The Hamburg Cor
respondent newspaper, asserts that the re-
laiions Of Germany with the French Gov.
eminent under President Carnot are bet.
ter and moro cordial than they have been
with any previous government OF France.
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The seer., Halle, !. ,.,..,,,..,

liAWrronD, Conn, Juno 2O.--The Con.
neciicui House and senate To-Day passed,
alter amending u twelve tines. n secret.
ballot bill and eont Il 10 the Governor.
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The IXinr Of Holland.

The HAGUE, June 2O.-The King Of Hol-
land, who recovered sufficiently from his
recent illness to resume the reigns of gov
eminent, has had serious relapse.
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THE zouAvEs HoNoRED.
An Invitation by the Pastors Aid So
ciety to Attend a Lawn Party.

an inVithtlon Dy the Pastors Ala 90
ciety to Attend a Lawn Party.
As will be noticed from the following
letter, the Memphis Merchants Zouaves
have been rendered an unexpected honor
Capt y. X. Deiircy
Dear sir-Under the auspices Of the
Pastors Aid Society of the First Metho-
dist Church there will be lawn party on
the green OF Capt. Wilkerson, on Poplar
Street Boulevard, next Monday evening,
the oath inst We will be glad to have
your company present TO drill on that
evening. Respectfully,
MlRs. w. L. TAYLOR,
Secretary Pastors Aid Society.
June 10, 1882
The invitation was promptly accepted
by Capt. Defirey on behalf Of his COM
pany, and the Zouaves will attend the
lawn party in body.
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comes unnatural and untenable when an
offensive disregard for the interests Of a
neighboring State is held TO be justifable. I"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-21

DUBLIN, June e0-Mr. Lewis Stanley
a Protestant Homo Ruler, has been pr
yaicly selected for nomination ~ the mex
Lord Mayor Of Dublin. Tho nomination
II equivalent 10 an election.
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Inri, Manning Iire-

AZ $50 o'clock this morning Gro broke
out in a shanty occupied by n negro in
Monroe street bottom. In the rear OF Mo4-
by'a Gin. The damage will amount 10
about 500. The building ~ owned by
Mr.. Lucas
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s,mo. ram.r.p rnrnI,xc,I.

LANCASTER, Pa, juno 20. Gen. Simon
Cameron was prostralcd today at his home,
Donegal Springs, with paralysis Of tho
right arm aud side. aud bis condition 10
critical
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-21

TnE FiclsbtVg Commcvidl-licrald comes
straight out for Cameron for Governor.
But Stone Is gaining everywhere through
out the State, and leads nov by lair una.
iotity
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Ex-Governor stone at Columbus. Miss.

COLUMBUS, Miss. June 20.-Ex-Gos,-
ernor j. Nj. Stone has been hero today,
but made no speech. 1t is rumored here
today that Gen. Lee has withdrawn from
the gubernatorial race, but nothing official
has been received on the subject. Ii this
is true, Gov. Stone will have no opposition
at all in this county.
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EX-SENATOR JOSrs, Of Florida. who IL
jus, roS IN Sew York, eonlidcs 10 The
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Cardinal Peccf III.
"DISCORD AND DANGER"

ROME, June 20. Cardinal Pecci, brothe
OF the Pope, is seriously i'll.
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~. nynAn. serst sIgnal corps.
TIE MEMPHIS APPEAL
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not found suitable for publication
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l4lorn Agent
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09

We have received copy of the an
nual Report of the e. V. r. r. Co.
Of the Martinsburg line the following
mention is made:-
The number of tons of freight NOV
ed over this road was 62,581.
The operation of the road shows a
deficit of S7,795.75. This results prin-
cipally from the construction of new
bridge near Falling Waters. The
abutments built in 1872 had been bad
ly constructed and were rapidly CIV
ing away. This bridge was renewed
by sixteen foot stone arch at cost
of 81 ,414.52.
There were laid upon this road 366
tons of steel rails and renewed 1850
cross ties. The road is now laid with
steel from Martinsburg to Falling
Waters distance of 8 7-10 miles,
leaving Ito miles yet to be renew.
ed.
The Martinsburg and Potomac Rail-
road. sold under decree of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley Co., West Virgin
ia, as stated In our last report. has
since passed into the hands of new
organization. The interest of our
Company in the new organization,
which exists under the corporate title
of the Cumberland Valley and Mar
tinsburg Railroad Company. Under
new auspices the extension of the
road to the Virginia Line is being
rapidly pushed forward. At its
southern end it will connect with the
Martinsburg & Potomac Railroad, a
corporation chartered under the laws
ofthe State of Virginia, which extends
from that point to Winchester. Both
these roads are being built from the
sale of the capital stock of the respec-
tive companies. The City of Win
chester and the County of Frederick
have materially aided the latter by
subscriptions to the stock, but in both
organizations this Company will hold
controlling interest, and will operate
both roads under leases already exc
cuted. 1t is expected that the entire
road from Martinsburg to Winchester
will be open for business by the first
day of July next. Favorable contracts
were entered into for the construction
of these roads, and the present low
price of steel rails and other mater
ials make it an appropriate time for
the execution of this work, which has
been so long in contemplation.
In our next report we will be able
to present an exhibit of the actual cost
incurred in this enterprise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09
To HOusekeepers,

The season is now near at hand when
newly married people will start house,
keeping, and old housekeepers will want
torenovate and add new things in the
way of carpets, mating, oil-cloth. blinds,
curtain nets, scrim, curtain poles, table
covers, table damask, toweling, towels,
ticking, sheeting, pillow case muslin,
furniture covering. &c. We will say
that we have the largest and best select.
ed line of the above goods that we have
ever had, and at prices far below what
we have ever had them at before. Flow
cred carpets commencing at 25 cents, and
some great bargains at so cents, which
we will compare with any go and 65 cent
carpets that you will find anywhere.
Good rag carpets at 373 cents. Brass
trimmed polished curtain poles at 25
cents. All we ask is for you to come
and examine our line of housekeeping
goods aud we will guarantee to save
you money and suit you in styles. Re-
member, it is no trouble to show you
goods, and if we can't please you we
won't ask you to buy. One price to all
and good goods, is our motto, and always
has been our motto.
E,MMFRT e. FIERY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09

COUNTY COURT. The County Court of
Berkeley county met on Monday morn
| ing and continues in session at the pres
ent time. The following are the pro-
ceedings thus far:
The report of the Martinsburg and
Winchester Turnpike Company showed
balance of $1180,1S in the hands of the
treasurer, upon which dividend of
per cent. was declared.
G. P. Riner and Geo. Apple were APP
pointed as committee to report on the
| ACCESSIBILITY of erecting an iron bridge
over Back Creek at Fuss Gap Ford.
Charles Cushwa wrs appointed as sur
veyer of roads to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of George P. Walters.
The following remittances for taxes
enormously assessed were made. To
James Leonard. D. H. Thomas, Cyrus
NJ. Bowers, B. F. Williams, Samuel Ben
der and E. G. McConanghy.
An order was made directing the
property formerly owned by the Mar
tinsburg and Potomac r. r. Co., to be
entered ON the Assessors book as the
property of the Cumberland Valley and
Martinsburg r. r. Co.
George Kilmer who was appointed as
Steward of the County Aims House ex-
ecuted bond.
o. B. Lefevre resigned as Road Sur
veyor in Mill Creek District, and Jas.
Gageby was appointed his successor.
The committee, which was appointed
at the public meeting held at Jones
Spring, a report of which appeared in
our last issue, presented to the Court on
Wednesday the desirability of building a
bridge at Parks Gap Ford. No action
was taken by the Court further than to
announce that they would meet the COM
mittee at some future Unconstitutional
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09
THE MARTINSBURG HERALD,
JONES SPRING

Since "Delta,'' ssRaccoon'' and
"Mountaineer,n have left this part OF
the North temperate zone to seek
their fortunes elsewhere, S. e. feels
that it becomes his duty to resume
his former task and take their places
in jotting down the local happenings
of this section for the readers Of the
HERALD.
Miss Katie Dick is visiting friends
near Winchester.
MIR. VIM. Myers started for Dakota
a few days ago.
The moving season is at hand /; a
large number of families will change
their dwelling places in Back Valley
this spring.
Mr.. j. G. Kitchen returned home
from Charleston some time since and
again occupies the position of sawyer.
bis mill is located near Wilson's
Ford.
1t seems that the streams ran wild
during the heavy rains few days
ago which washed out the roads in
many places and did considerable
damage.
Messrs. G. P. Murphy, VIM. B.
Kitchen and S. M. Candy left for Lo-
gan county, Ohio, on Monday last, to
seek employment. They are three
highly respected, enterprising and en-
ergetic young men and have the best
wishes of their many friends for their
future prosperity. S. +.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09
LEEToWN NEWS.

The sixth month of the Wright!
School closed with an enrolment O
AZ; average daily attendance 81
Number present every day during the
month, Is.
The oyster supper, held at Leetowr
few days ago by the ladies of the
M. f. Church S. S., was quite sue
cess. Gross receipts $96.11 Net pro
ceeds SS1.04.
There is much sickness in the vicin
! ity at this writing. Among the indis
posed we note the illness of Prof
Jacob Snyder, who is poorly at this
writing.
Mrs. Sallie Scholley, aged S8 years
died at her home in Middleway, Sun.
day evening.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather, Rev. M. G. Merling preach.
ed his farewell sermon at Leetown
Sunday Eve, to small congregation
How do you like your new preach.
err will be the next question with the
Methodists.
The recent rains caused high water
We have been Informed that the Ope.
quon was higher Monday morning
than she has been for several years.
1t is reported that our esteemed
friend, James r. Nicely, went to
Martinsburg q few evenings ago te
take in the Inauguration from that
point. He was to have accompanied
two prominent Berkeley gentlemen
who did not 'get there'' in the last
campaign, but unfortunately for Jim.
my these gentlemen had taken an
early train for the city; consequently
Jimmy SCOT left" He is excusable
He has not been a member of the
party long enough to "catch on"
March 6, 1889. X.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09

An unknown man was killed at
Couchman's Cut Wednesday by a
west bound passenger train. He was
brought to this place and Coronor's
jury summoned. He could not be
identified; was struck on the forehead
and badly disfgured, and his body
mangled. So many accidents occur at
that point, which is dangerous place,
that proper signs of warning if put uI
might save life.
The man was aged about 45, wore a
brown hat, heavy blue coat, had short
dark brown hair, had on button gaiteI
shoes, and was man of stout build
and evidently not tramp. His re.
mains were buried in Greenhill Gene
terry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09
JoHNsoNToWN NEWS.

Locals, not quite so plentiful as
leaves in Vallambrosa.
Back Creek is very high at this
writing, and it is said that considera.
BILE lumber was washed away for Mr..
VIM. Fuss.
Two men and bear performed on
our streets one day last week, and
took in a few dimes for the remaining
winter.
Arrivals at this season are few
among the latest we note Mr.. G. S.
Donaldson and wife, Mrs. Sarah John
son, Mrs. James Saviile and VIM
Turner.
There is a great deal of sickness in
the neighborhood, mostly colds. sore
Threats and pink eye.
CHATTER-BOX.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09
DEATHS.

A letter from correspondent at
Point of Rocks, says: Monday night,
about one O'Clock, all the trestling for
the new bridge was swept away by
the high waters of the Potomac.
About fifteen iron Orders went down
in the wreck and are now lying at the
bottom of the river. The expense to
the company will be heavy, besides
causing great delay in putting up the
bridge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09

The Firemen's Inauguration Ball
Monday night was a grand success.
The Committee were: Messrs. G. A.
Bowers, Jas. Thumel. f. Connors, C..
J.. Roberts, Harry Hammond, Geo.
i. Creque, John S. Long. About 200
were present. The fair closed Satur-
day night. The receipts were over
$1,000, and the Committee are now en-
gagged in settling up accounts. 1t is
hoped they will have a snug sum left.
Among the drawers oflucky numbers
were: Mrs. John Mayne, a contest
ant against Miss Annie Hartly, re-
ceived the gold watch. Miss Brent
smith the card receiver. Miss Rob-
erts the set of knives. Mrs. Creque
the castor. Two tickets were drawn
Tor the Buffet, Chas. Cline and II. b.
Burkhart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09

We have printed bills for the stand
ing Of Mr.. #, J. Bishops thorough
bred percheron horse, Clay Sultan.
Farmers are realizing the profitable
ness of improving their stock, and
they will find Mr.. Bishops horse has
good record and many points of re.
communication. For further particu-
lars address II. J. Bishop, Ganotown,
W. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09

THE NEXT THING TO GIVEN
AWAY.-A line of books ADVERTISED
by John b. Alden at the low price of
% cents and postage, "a class of books
that sell by subscription at $3.50 and
y. By extensive advertising and
sales by the million this low price is
possible. Thecoupon offer made else
where will only be open two weeks,
and those wanting good and cheap
book should comply with terms at
once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-09

Didn't it rain /?
Tho hack roads are Nnrx,

Didn't it rain?
The back roads are very bad.
Mill Creek was higher on Monday
than it has been for several years !;
with the exception of the loss of foot
bridges, no damage has been report
ed.
Mr.. S. J. Henson, of Baltic, is WISH
ting his uncle, Mr.. G. w. Henson.
The r. r. is progressing very slow
ly at this point; we are under the i'm
preston it will be some time before
the iron horse will be seen in our
quiet vile.
Our enterprising young merchant,
w. B. Clendening, is doing thriving
business; quick sales and small profits
is his motto; but he wears a sad smile,
TOO much rain for him to get shake
from the president. Never mind,
friend Will, we sympathize with you;
we were in the same boat.
We only want one or two more APP
plicants for the Post Office at this
place; petitions are out in several
forms. Our good Democratic friend
has one in circulation, but oh no,
dear friend, to the winners belong the
spoils; we say turn them out, don't
you?
M. Will S. Laise, who moved to
Winchester last fall, will return to his
farm next week; we welcome him
back.
We learn that Mr.. James Willing
ham will move shortly to farm rent
ed near Bedington; we are sorry to
lose him; what is our loss is their gain;
we congratulate them in getting him
in their midst.
Mr.. James Underdonk moves to the
farm vacated by Mr.. w,
Our bachelor friend. Robt. Gold,
takes possession of his fathers farm,
while q Mr.. Morrison takes the farm
he leaves.
Rev. ]. F. Gray, of the M. E.
Church, left for conference Monday.
Rev. T. A. Strother will leave in a
few days. These gentlemen are able
ministers and we would be glad to see
them returned to their respective cir
cults.
We are glad to see the Legg mill in
operation once more; we think the
present proprietor deserves great
credit in supplying this community
with long felt want,-that of first
class Touring mill.
THE HERALD is a welcome visitor
in our home, and we say to all, if you
want first-class family paper, SUBJ
scribe for THE HERALD. GREENY.