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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
Rent II. Ahhnit,s suicide.

BLooMIEoroN, ILL.,, April l6.-The pub
LEGATION Of one OF a number OF letters lett
by Benjamin II. Abbott, who committed
suicide Saturday night by inhaling gas
created q sensation in this city. The let
ter. which is addressed to his vile ana
children, is OF great length, and goes INTO
interesting personal details. Two years
ago Mr.. Abbott, who was then, as at the
time OF his death, road commissioner oil
Bloomington Township, was sued by sew
eral taxpayers because he had taken
money for the work OF his own teams,
which was technically illegal. lie was
threatened with recurrence OF such nu-
cation, and was morbdly sensitive on the
subject. lie says in his letter that
conspiracy was put up against MN
by County Treasurer jams and others,
al prominent men. lie says that
an order for 50 given by him to one Leon
| Loehr had been raised TO $500, and 1ur-
ther that Lederer, the township collector,
who is under Indictment Tor having ialsl-
fled records. was the victim OF Jams,
Loehr and Others. Abbott says That he
was bounded with such internal devil
| ishness" that he was forced TO succumb
and had got into such a false position that
he could no longer look his friends in the
face. 1t is believed by those who know
him best that his mind was unbalanced
by financial troubles and that there Is lit
tie truth in what he says in his letter
Most OF the persons named IN the letter ~
being implicated in the alleged conspirac!
| are above suspicion. -
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
The Acndrmy of sclcncc..

WASHINGTON, April l6.-About thirty
Of the ninety-six members OF the National
Academy Of Sciences, were in attendance
at the opening session Of the annual meet
ing OF the Academy today. The sessions
will probably run through tomorrow and
Thursday, and the program embraces a
series Of fourteen papers by prominent
scientists OF the United States.
A preliminary meeting was held this
morning at which routine business was
transacted aud at which II was decided TO
hold the meeting for the election OF OIL.
GERS, including members of the Council
tomorrow and 10 elect new members on
Thursday
Shortly afternoon frof. o. G. Marsh, the
President OF the Academy, called the pub
lie meeting to order, and without any re-
marks whatever, Immediately proceeded
to call for the reading Of the papers an
nounced for the meeting. The first TO
respond was G. $. Pierce, OF the United
States coast survey, whose subject was the
Sensations Of Color"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
CAUGHT BY SEVEN CANNES
A Colored Man Frightfully Bitten by
seYen Dogs From Ono House.

A Colored Man Frlghtfully Bitten by
seyen Dogs From Ono House.
The dog crop in and around Memphis
has kept pace with the cotton crop, and is
now greater than ever before known.
1t is estimated that for every bale OF
cotton received here this season there are
not less than three CANNES.
According to this the latter product will
be in the neighborhood OF 100000, not
including the extra per centage usually
added for omissions by the census taker
A young colored man named Albert
Jones unwittingly discovered a nest con-
tanning seven fine, well-developed speci-
mems, from Mark Twain's Damascus cur
to the never-let.go English bull dog
Jones lives on the Poplar street boule-
ward, and In coming TO the city
yesterday morning had 10 pass the house
OF negro named Bruce. When lac
reached the house seven vicious dogs
in the yard jumped the fence and
attacked him in a body. The brutes
were led by a ferocious bulldog, aud
fastened on all parts OF his body. lie
was bitten severely about the face and
neck. Bruce ran 10 the unfortunate mans
rescue, and drove all the brutcs away but
the bulldog. lie had his fangs fastened
in Jones's arm, and had 10 be beaten
into insensibility before his hold
could be unlocked. The wounded man
was moved TO the city and DIR. Rogers
dressed his hurts.
An application to kill the brutes was
made to Chief Davis by the injured man.
relatives, but they were beyond the Chief 4
| jurisdiction. However, they will doubt
less soon be meat for the soap and sausage
manufactures.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
THE MENKEN RIFLES MUSTERED IN.
Brigadior-oonoral Carnos Launches
Them On Their Military Career.

Brigadior-Gonora Carnos Launches
Them On Their Military Career
The Menken Rifles were mustered into
the State militia last night by Brigadier-
General Carnes.
The following officers and men COM
pose the company:
Captain, L. +. Furnish; first lieutenant,
w. Dalton; second lieutenant, George A.
Robin.
Priyaies---J. ii. Hopkins, J. A. Fergu.
son, 7. +. Noryell, Jr., j. T. Forsyth, r.
L. Cain, J.. r. Sawyer, w. S. Hoover,
Jno. 7. Lawlcss, sam'l Smith, 4. NJ.
Halle, 7. l.. Eppenon, +. y. Anderson,
Julius Seelig. II. Winkelman, w. H..
SonGeld, T.. Friedman, =. o. Williams, NJ.
NJ. Cohen, o. L. Lylos, Jr., A. II. Trciry,
J. w. Sawyer, J. j. Dolan, J. Hastings,
o. NJ Robbie, r. T.. Stewart, Jas. NJ.
Buck, A. A. Sterling, ]. Ochs, II. l.. Saw
yer, w. /. Schloss, w. Stevenson.
This company has been organized last
October and has been practicing the field
movements since that date. They will 10.
ceiye their guns some time this week, ~
assured 10y Brigadicr.Goneral Carnos, Col.
Petit and Lieut. Col A. r. Taylor who
were In attendance at the muster.
Brigadicr-Gcneral Cafncs made very
pretty speech 10 the boys In launching
them into the military world.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

"Man is like mosquito" sagely OBJ
served President Hadden yesterday after
noon, after meditatng seriously over the
death OF Mr.. Edward Goldsmith.
An APPEAL reporter, to whom the OBJ
servaton was addressed, failing to catch
the similarity, clearly showed his mystiti-
cation, and the President of the Taxing
District continued
al mean this lie dies; the world moves
along Just the same, and somebody comes
in at the most unexpected time, from the
most unexpected place, and takes his
place. But we are going to experience no
little difficulty in finding successor
for Mr.. Goldsmith. was associated with
him for the past six years. was thrown
with him frequently and he was ever
one OF my warmest friends. He could
take charge OF and carry through success
fully more small things at the same time
than any man i ever saw. Take, Tor ex,
ample, the stock call on the Merchants
Exchange. lie was instrumental in hay-
ing that introduced, labored almost lnces-
sanity in its behalf until the interest was
established, and kept himself thoroughly
posted in the prices OF all securities.
There is one thing, II there were no
other that will endear his memory TO every
citizen OF Memphis. lie, OF all men else,
was the one who looked after the credit OF
the city in stimulating and maintaining
the price Of its bonds. not by endeavoring
to give them fictitious value, but by
keeping them where merit dictated they
should be.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
olIshoma'. Disadvantage.

From the Arkansas uaEcttc
Oklahoma Is not only locking in all the
conyenicnces Of civilization, but II is stu.
ated In the "dry belt" concerning which
the settlers Of Western Kansas tell an olo-
quont and pitiiul story. 1t lisa grazing
rather than an agricultural country, where
the poor mans chances Of success are les
sencd by every condition aud influence
known there. That man Is sowing n boun-
tiiul crop OF sorrow and disappointment
who leaves a homo in Arkansas, with the
church and schoolhousc hard by, protected
by all the influences OF well regulated So
ciety, aud with It's assurances Of good
living and additional profit regulated only
by Intelligent effort, 10 try his fortune
among the uncertain results of Oklahe'y5 L
Take counsel Of wisdom and renal Wa
your friends In Arkansas. -
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

rrrTsBURg. Pa. April i6-Rlyors icel s inches
aud falling. Weather clear
WHEELING. W. Va, April l6.-Rlycf 10 feet
inches aud falling Weather clear.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, April i6.-iuvcr ~ feet
Inches and stationary. Weather clear.
NEW oRLFANa Ia, April iN-wca,hef clear
and pleasant Departed. MARI Houston, Cinoln'
natl.
CAIRO. M, April i6.-Rivcr II icct and falling.
Weather clear and warm. Departed Golden hule'
Nov orleans
~. LOUIS, No., April iG-Rlycr io6 feet aud
rising Weather clear aud warm. Departed Ar
kansas CITY NaioheL
ClNCINNArl,o.. April id.-Riycr2 p feet inches
and fising. Weather fair Departed Thomas
sherlock. New Or'csnA
LI.f WILLIE n.y.. April i6-Rivcr rising,
vi icrt luChot on the falls sud : eci :
iughcs In tue canal Weather clear aud pleanant
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
s,,,,.e Among Miners Immincnt.

PUNxsUrAwSEY, Pa. April l6.-A gon-
raj strike is imminent in the Jefferson
County coal regions. Tho authorities at
tho Adrian mines have offered their en-
ployes a rcductionoi cents per ton in
the price for mining coal-that is IS cents
instead Of 40 cents, the present rate. The
miners have declined to accept the reduc-
ton, and II an attempt is made TO force Il
upon them, as Is extremely probable, all
OF the other companies will make similar
reductions and the result will be a general
strike, involving several thousand miners.
II il said that the large coal buyers are
holding back their orders in anticipation
Of lower prices f6r coal when the reduced
scale forming goes into effect.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

MARY ANDERSON mas arrived in London,
and very much the better for the ocean
voyage. She hopes to be all right by next
fall, when she will again make her appear
anco before an American audience, and
iii the engagements Cancelled on account
Of her illness, which, by the way, she In
sists was due TO over-work and anxiety,
and was never, at any time, 30 severe as
10 rob her Of consciousness.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

SAN FR,Ncmco, Cal. April lG.--lt was
stated officially yesterday that the cruiser
Charleston would probably start ON her
trial trip ON Friday next She has fin
ishcd coaling, and yesterday took on
board a large quantity Of rope, hawson
aud other equipments from Name Island
ior tho trip. On Saturday, while lying al
her dock, frs were started In her for.
naces, and the machinery, under full
head Of steam, was found to work
smoothly and In perfect order. Her an
ohors are In place, but her steel masls
which were made Ia pititburg, will not
be put la until after tho trial trip Tho
armament has not yet arrived. Capt
Charles Goodall, OF this city, has boon
selected by President Irwin Scott, ol the
Union lron-Works, 20 command the
Charleston on her trial trip. lie has h..
spcclcd the vessel. The engines were set
going aud worked satisfactorily.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

MAYoR GRANT, OF New York. has been
rs good IA his word. lie recently declared
that 70 soon as Judge Wallace, Of the
United States Court decided In the mega.
tive, a. he confidently anticipated, the ap.
plicaiion Of Jay Gould for perpetual in.
junction restraining the city authorities
from taking down or compelling him 10
take down the telegraph poles which lined
the streets Of the metropolis, he would in
stanlly enforce the law. This he did yes
terday, 10 the great delight Of all classes Of
the people, who bad hoped II would hay,
been done long ago, as far back as 1880
when bill 10 that effect passed aud pro
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

Is Wow OF President Ilarrison's dccla-
ration that mo negroes need apply for
office, and the refusal Of the heads Of the
Treasury and Postolhce Departments 10
employ negroes, The piotsb,rg Commercial
Herald expresses a fear that such policy,
Il II Is maintained during the admins
tration, viii split the negro vote, aud that
will rs certainly be followed by division
Of the white vote. The Radicals have
often asked why the whites Of the South
are practically solid; have they at last
discovered that II is because the negroes
are solid on the race question: DO they
at last recognize the wisdom Of dividing
the darkics before inviting the whites tc
diyido?"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
COTTON"

Receipts yesterday amounted 10 but 2iO
bales, against 20 bales Tor same day last
year Sales 1850 bales, and oil to exporters.
The market closed firm, with strong demand
for good grades Of cotton. Receipts TO date
for the season are now 03,70O bales, and
shipments, go, 800 bales. spo, cotton closed
quiet at New Orleans, steady at New York
and quio, at Liverpool, Futures at New Or
leans closed quiet and steady, with near
months OIL to 4points. and distant months
up to points. New York spots are sicady,
and futures steady. at an advance of TO 4
points Liverpool closed quiet aud I'M
changed nj an advance Of ! 20 2poinis.
Port receipts yesterday were $500 bales, a
gain Of 4Og3 bales over receipts for same
day last year.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
THE MEMPHISAPPEAL
WEDNESDAY,. ,,, APRIL IT. 1890

TnE death Of Mr. Edward Goldsmith is
far more than ordinary loss 10 Memphis.
lie was a useful man beyond his vocation
OF cashier Of the German National Bank,
especially because he did whatever he
could in honorable and unscldsh ways to
maintain the credit Of the city by sustain
ing the value Of her securities lie was a
man Of unusual capacity rs a financier,
and seemed TO be- possessed Of all the SIN
gular iniuitions that make for success In
money getting, This quality and qualih.
cation In tho management OF financial
affairs was much appreciated by Levy 4
Borg firm Of brokers who years ago
established the Manhattan Bank and
afterward established themselves In
the brokerage business in New York,
whittier Mr.. Goldsmith accompanied
them and where he remained with
them for several years, helping to
increase the wealth Of the house
and adding greatly TO his own reputation
IA an honorable, upright man aud efficient
iinancicr. Since his return to Memphis
In 1881 he has been identified with the
Manhattan Bank, with which lac had AL
ways maintained his connection asasiock'
holder but has been better known as th,
cashier Of the German National Bank, the
recently unusual success OF which is largely
due To his vigilance, tact aud knowledg,
OF finance and the status Of the individual
comprising the business public Of the city
But this was not bis only accomplishment
Before he had turned his attention {,
banking. and willis yet he was merely
clerk in business house, Mr. Goldsmith
had attracted the attention Of th'
officer In charge OF the Govern
mont Observatory a, Washington n
promising astronomer. n yoca
ton for which he was peculiarl
fitted by his knowledge Of the highc
mathematics, his skill In the use Of th
telescope, and his enthusiasm in the stud
Of the wonders Of the heavens lie ha
all the patience necessary TO success
astronomy, aud there Is reason TO belle,
ho might have made an inlcrnatlonl
name, aud linked himself TO the glorics
sidcrial space. But be let the opportunil
piss. Why, perhaps We shall never know
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

. erything worth reading, and was a
charming conversaiionalist, and a keen
and original critic.
Mr.. Goldsmith was, at the time OF his
death, about forty.two years of age, and
strikingly prepossessing in appearance.
There was magnetism about the man
that drew others to him in spite Of them
selves. There was that in his eye which
said: ''This is true man,"
1t Is lamentable that life OF such use
fitness as was his should be cut of in its
flower. Mr. Goldsmith was probably a
martyr TO his devotion to duty. He
contracted a severe cold about two
weeks ago, which would have yielded
readily to treatment and care, but he
made light OF it, and stuck to his desk
when he should have been in bed. When
il was too late to arrest the progress OF the
disease he yielded to nature and lay. down.
Yesterday at noon, surrounded by his
family, he yielded up as noble spirit as
ever animated human body.
The funeral will take place Friday in or
der to enable relatives and friends iron
New York and Philadelphia to attend.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

Col. IlErDurN, OF Iowa, who served rs
Congressman from that state during sew
eul terms, was yesterday appointed solc-
iior of the Treasury. Col. Hepburn was
for some time after tho war n resident Of
Memphis, and pracIiced law here with
considerable SUCCESS. We had hopes then
of making good Democrat of him, but
before We could consummato the task he
removed back TO Iowa, from which State
he entered the Federal army. In which he
served with distinction. commanding a
brigade Of cavalry. Col. Hepburn was
very popular in Memphis, and at one time
was seriously thought Of rs u candidate for
Congress by the Democrats Of the then
Ninth District.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
A RASH YOUNG MAN

Shoots His sister. Taking Her for an
Objectionable Sutton.
BmnNomAN, Ala. April IA special
10 the igs. Horald from Warrior reports a
sad tragedy at Reeds Gap, near that
place -Four young men called 20 see a
Miss Livingston. Her brother objected 10
ono Of the visitors aud went OF aud got a
pistol. Whom lac entered the room he
fired al the one whom he supposed was the
objectionable young man, but who turned
out Ia be hi. sister. Tho ball struck her
In the check aud lodged ut the base Of the
brain. Tic attending physicians say she
will die. Young Livingston is said tohayc
boon drunk, and IL still at large.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

The beautiful Empress Elizabeth OF
Austria, who loved horses and patronzod
all outdoor sports, was regarded us the
most beautiful woman in Europe and was
the picture of health, is really insane.
She has been seized by the disease 80 fatal
to her family, and is beyond the power OF
medicine. The Emperor has taken the
ailliction greatly 10 heart, and has only
been restrained from abdicating by the
the command Of the Pope to submit to the
DEGREES Of God. The llapsburgs are O
rotten sci. For generations they have
lived in defiance Of natures laws, inter
marrying In all the states Of consanguiniiy,
thus inviting the awful fate that has over
taken so many Of them. And all this by
divine right.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

SAN FRAScIsco, Cal, April l6.-The
Boot Sugar Company was incorporated to-
day with capital Of s., ~. 900, with Louis
A. Schloss, A. l.. Cuttes, +. 4. Holman,
Claus Sprcckels and John u. Sprcekels ~
directors, the last two holding half of the
stock. The object is 10 erect large sugar
rchncrcs at various points ON the coast
la addition 20 one already established at
watsonyllc, Cal. in the expectation OF
refining $1,000 or OO,OOO tons Of sugar n
NTuF
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

TnE Rdaiody age says this promises to
bo a remarkable year for the extension OF
railroads In the United States. II says
GG6 now lines with contemplated mileage
OF 90, i3G miles have been projected during
the first three months of tho yoar. OF
these IA, SIS miles arc under construction
or contract, and 0,Gl7 more have been
surveyed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

Tur Sugar Trust has been revived by
conniyanco and combination with the
IIayomaycr Brothers and Charles II. snciI
and the consequence was that yesterday
there was a lively time In and about tho
Offices Of the Trust on Wall street But Il
IL a long lane that has no turning. We
confidently believe that the press and tho
law authorities Of New York will DO more
than ever on the lookout for ways TO cir
cumycnt the concern and bring all con.
ccrncd In this last movement TO account.
There ought to be some way to reach the
llaycmcycA.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

TnE Indianapolis Nls declares that the
American poet who does not fully cclc-
braie the incident Of the Samoan cyclone
where an American ship cheers and plays
tho National anthem TO hcar,on mp tae
dcspairng and drowning men In their SIS
ter ship, will not be- attending 10 business.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

We print this morning the full report OF
Chief Engineer Dabney on the Yazoo-
Mississippi Delta Levecs, showing the
work that has been done since November
and the present condition Of the system.
lie makes n gratifying showing. He says
that at the present time there is no point
on the entire front weak enough TO create
much uneasiness under the pressure oil
the highest waters ever experienced in the
district.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
rn,aonra Aner Tr,nt,.nIne Year..

TRENroS. n. j.. April l6.-Tho State
Court Of Pardons today granted n pardon
TO Joseph G. Steward, colorcd, who has
been in State prison for twcnty-nine years,
having, when a lad, murdered a playmate
In Gloucester County. lie was arst zen.
tcncod to be hanged. bu, secured a COM
mutation 10 imprisonment Tor life ON the
ground Of not being mentally strong. Re-
pcatcd efforts have boon made during the
pas, eleven years 10 secure his pardon.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

From the Selma (Aia.l Times Mall.
TnE MEMPHIS ArrEAL seems 10 have
formed a correct opinion Of the political
situation in Alabama. II says without
the negro there can beno Republican party
In Alabama. In some counties not more
than three white men can be found who
are Republicans, aud in the whole State
1t Is doubtful II there Is 1000. And pro-
lection Democrats are almost as scarce,
being chiefly confined 10 the stockholders
In the recently established iron industries
Of the mining district OF the State.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

matter came up, in the shape OF a bill by
Mr.. Which, which repeats previous a n
validating an OLD ordinance giving the ~.
Paul City Railway Company the exclusive
privileges Of the streets OF this city, ana
the bill was passed by vote OF 90 to 10;
The effect OF this legislation, which VIII
probably pass the Senate, is to throw open
the matter Of exclusive right to the streets
and leave the decision OF that matter 10
tho coiirta tfA
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

Mn. GOODWIN SMITH, who is just now
in New York City, being asked "What is
the state OF the Prohibition movement in
Canada?" answered: "The Canada tenn
perance act the Scott act, as II is com
monty called after fair trial has just been
repealed by thirteen counties and two
cities in one day. 1t had been repealed by
eight or ten constituencies before. No
popular verdict was ever more decisive"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

Special Dispatch TO The Appeal
BENiNonAM, Ala, April l6.-Patrick
Lynch, a white miner, met with horrible
death near this city today. lilo was work.
ing In an opening in the Coal Creek mines
when a mass of rock six feet square and
weighing FIVE tons fell directly on him.
mashing him into atoms His fellow
workmcn, with the aid Of n derrick, lifted
the rock away after several hours, but
their friend was mashed into dozen
pieces. Lynch was widower and had no
ghtiIrnu
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

TnoY, n. Y, April l6.-A portion Of the
works Of the schngitcoke Powder Com
pany was blown up last night by the ex-
plosion Of 200 pounds Of material in a mix
ing vat. Charles X. Rose was killed and
Muryin Bcnoway received injuries which
will probably provo fatal The damage 20
the property isabout -, 800, and the works,
which we're turning out 5000 pounds Of
rifle powder daily, will shut down for
about six weeks. until tho buildings and
machinery aIo replaced.