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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
Tho Queens Address-Mr. Gladstono's
Challenge TO the Government.

lno l2ueen'A hdule 8s-Mr, blhubtone =
Challenge TO the Government.
LoNDoN, Feb. 2l.--Parliamcnt rcas-
scnbled today. Following is the speech
Of the Queen, opening the session.
NV Lords and Gentlcmon--During the
brief period since the close OF the last scs.
sion nothing has happened to affect the
cordial relations between myself and other
powers. The operations successfully COM
pcicd in Egypt a few days before the
proroguing Of Parliament effected their
object aud do not see any ground for APP
pretending renewal Of the dis
turbance In the ncighborhool Of
suakim. The negotiations which
directed 10 be opened with Thibct
for the prevention % encroachmenis upon
my rights over Sikkim have not been
brought 10 a favorable conclusion, but
hope that further military operations will
not be necessary. / have consented to
take pant In conference with Germany
aud America at Berlin upon the Samoan
question. This will be u continuation Of
the conference recently held in Washing
Ton on the same subject,
Gentlemen ul the House ui Commons,
the uncca,ing expenditures upon war.like
preparations incurred by other European
nations has rendered necessary an increase
in the precautions hitherto taken for the
safety Of our shores aud commerce.
My Lords and Gentlemen, ONE por-
lions Of this bill presented in 1855 Tor
amending local government in England
and Wales were laid aside, owing 10 pres
sure upon the time of Parliament From
the same cause 10 was impossible TO enter
upon tho question OF local government in
scotland. Bills upon these matters will be
submitted. Early in the session your atlcn-
ton viii be- asked 10 measures Tor the dcyel-
opmcnt OF the material Resources OF Ireland
aud for amending the constitution Of tho
various tribunals having special iurisdic-
ton over real property la Ireland. The
statutes recently passed for the restoration
ul order aud confidence in Ireland have
already been attended with salulary re-
suits. Legislation will be necessary iur
the execution of the sugar conycn-
ton and also for the completion OF
the conversion Of the . per cent
anuuitics. The state Of the gold
coinage has for years past bctn the
subject Of Legitimate complaint and q
measure restoring Il TO a satisfactory con-
diiion will bc submitted. Though the
commission appointed TO inquire into the
civil establishments oi the kingdom has
not set completed IT, lubors 1t has made
valuable report. Proposals for legislation
arising thcfcirom will be submitted Sew.
cml subjects which the Increasing bur
den of your duties shut out from
consideration during the last scs-
sion will be- submitted again Among
them are measures relating 10 titles, rrgu.
aiinr the universities la Scotland, deter
mining the liability OF employers Ia case
oi accidents 81 employees, establishing n
department OF agriculture, chelponing the
transfer Of land and rcmcdying the abuses
attaching 10 the limited liability OF joint
stock companies
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22

COTTON"

Receipts Of cotton yesterday amounted 10
l.7lO bales. against 1909 bales same day
last year. Of the receipts l l3i bales arrived
by rail. 2jl by river and - 10y Wagons
Sales yesterday $500 bales, Of which 5000
were 10 exporter, and 800 to spinncr. Re
ceipts since September l. Gl3,5il bale,
against Gnl, lii bales for same time last
season. Of the above receipt tni, season
577,0i2 are net aud Cs,GJl through cotton
consigned 10 other points ON through billie of
lading. Per cent Of net cotton received.
Spsl; per cent OF through cotton. Co., 10
These figures show large gains over former
seasons. both boz rros, and met receipts
Shipments thus far this season, hj,,ast
bales against 90 17p bales Tor CORES ondiug
time last season. Stock actual count ius '2l
bales, of which the un-old stock Is Gls 2s
bales Spot cotton closed irm az Mem
phis at an advance oi i-lHc steady aud un-
changed at New York, firm nj Liverpool.
aud at Nov Orleans steady at an advance of
lite. Futures advanced to point. az
New Orleans I 90 points at Liverpool. and
declined ] 90 . points ni New York so
market reports will De- received today imm
any point The exchange, being closed. Na.
tionnl holiday, Washington birthday
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
A NEJJy THEATER.

The proposition to construct new thea
ter at the corner Of Second and Adams
streets by the alteration for that purpose,
we suppose, Of the Adams Block, is a de-
sirable improvement 1t would be an
ornament to the city, and supply need
that is sorely felt, especially by musical
organizations of the city, who have no
house OF sufficient seating capacity in
which to give concerts, and where they
are compelled TO wait Tor gaps in dates"
already taken by theatrical companies.
The proposed theater would be very ac-
cessible by the street cars to persons resid-
ing in all parts OF the city, and it would be
OF such proportions as would satisfy the
demands of any ATTRACTION" fer stage
space and paying auditorium. Memphis
is forging ahead in spite Of many draw
backs. She has a few enterprising real
estate owners who do not believe in sitting
down like drones. To these she looks
with confidence for the initiation OF en-
terprises that shall sgnalize the growth OF
the city. There is great encouragement
in the proposed bayou improvement, in
this project for q new theater, and in the
building Of club.houses by the Tennessee
and the Athletic Clubs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22

An APPEAL reporter, in the course of
his ramblings yesterday, encountered two
OF the gentlemen leading the new theater
enterprise in earnest conversation.
From what escaped their lips immedi-
ately after the reporters appearance on
the scene, there was much need for con-
ference.
by one little slip The APPEAL has
checkmated our efforts, II not made it
necessary TO look to another spot for the
new theater. That slip was the announce
ment OF the location. Since that was
done the market price Of some of the
stores in the block has increased one
third. One piece which could have been
bought yesterday and for several months
past for $4,000 is this morning held for
$4,000 The holder may come down, how
ever for no such fictitious value will be
paid. There are plenty of other good loca-
tons, and ample funds in our hands to
construct the theater out and out if it
must be done, and we do not propose to
be squeezed in the business by any one"
There is no 'moonsine' about the en-
terprise, is there?" inquired the reporter.
Call it 'moonshine' If you like but We
call II theater. Unless we and the other
Of our associates in the enterprise should
be suddenly taken of, you'll see another
theater OF magnificent proportions and
beautiful finish opened with excellent at
fractions here, the first of next season."
81 say, young man, is that report of a
new theater, southwest corner OF Adams
and Second streets, straight?' inquired
Mr. Louis Herzog, a leading spirit in the
Memphis Club and agentleman thoroughly
familiar with its affairs, OF the reporter.
at is without ilaw," he was assured.
There is one thing however, that may
bring about its defeat, viz: There are
three or four parties interested in the
block, and they may attempt TO squeeze
the projectors and drive them away from
that block"
"Well, I'm glad to learn Of the design
on the block, for unless the squeeze takes
place, our club will have TO seek new
quarters"
"Llaye you lease on the part of the
block occupied as club-rooms!'
"No; II expired last fall, and could not
be renewed on account OF prospective
early change OF ownership. 1t will be a
hard matter for MS TO secure as desirable
quarters as those"
Prof. Emile Levy. Of T.. Witzmann K
Co. IS was almost overwhelmed with de-
light at tie announcement OF the proposed
thcatcr IN that block. Said he.
81 hope il will be put through, and I'd
like TO be entrusted with the responsibility
OF opening tup for them. I'd give the
public living chance at an attraction
that's worth something"
The main stores IN the block, should the
change 10 a thcater be made, will not be
disturbed, and is presence will render
them even more attractive and valuable
than at present. Few, II any, OF them
occupy the upper floors, which are given
over, lot the most part. TO sleeping rooms.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22

ments as warlike preparations, Mr.. Glad
stone said that Parliament must be very
exacting as regards proof OF the necessity
OF any unusual increase of credits for de-
tense. lie made sarcastic reference to
the ambitious legislative program outlined
by the royal speech, and expressed an
earnest hope that Parliament would be
prorogued before Christmas eve. In com.
planning that there was no indication OF
legislation acceptable to the Irish people he
said that the Government had rendered an
elaborate Irish debate inevitable by n
sentence in the address implying approval
of their Irish policy which was totally
at variance with the views OF the opposi-
ton. lie intimated that he would offer
no technical opposition should the Gov
eminent be willing toamend the sentence.
In conclusion he promised to assist the
Government in forwarding the business OF
the country.
Mr.. W. II. Smith, the Government
leader, declared that the Government was
quite ready to meet Mr.. Gladstone's chal-
lenge.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
WHAT MEMPHIS WANTS.

The Legislature would confer q great
favor on the people Of the Taxing District Of
Shelby County II, in addition to the pro-
posed amendments of the organic law of the
District, it would not only restore the name
Memphis" as its legal designation, but
also restore TO them the right to levy their
own taxes through the Taxing District
Commissioners. This would relieve the
Legislature itself OF great annoyance and
trouble in tho consideration at every SEES
sion Of the Taxing District Budget, would
take the affairs OF the District out OF the
hands OF politicians and save it from the
interference OF citizens committees save
through the justly constituted authorities.
The Legislature should let the District
make its own budget and levy and collect
its own taxes. This scan be done without in
the least infringing upon weaken the
system Of government to which we owe
nearly all that We are Ms an advancing
community
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
a woMAN's PERIL.
Mrs. George g. Harbin's Experience
With "a nurf,s ur,tt.b ut,,t, ktf..,,h

Mrs. George g. Harbin's Experience
With n Buriy, Brutish Black Wretch.
Last Tuesday evening, between and 7
O'Clock, during the absence OF Mr.. George
G. llarbin, a member u the drug firm Of
G.. W. Jones * Co., his residence on Or
leans street, north Of Mcl.emore avenue,
Was entered 10y a negro burglar. who ran
sacked the rooms and set the premises
allre. The only occupant Of the house at
the time was MIR. Harbins wife, who was
in the kitchen. She started out TO
the dummy station 90 meet her
husband, Who was aboard the train,
but had only reached the kicihen door
when she and the burglar met face to face.
The latter had his arms full OF things lac
had taken out Of the rooms aud was max
ing his escape when discovered. Hoping
TO silence her IN the event OF capture lac
struck her q terrible blow on the head
with large cane Mlrs. Hardin fell 10 the
floor unconscious aud WIS still in that
condition when found by her husband.
Mr.. Hardin picked his wife up
and started with her 90 their
room. When midway the hall smoke was
seen issuing from the front room on the
south side. lie huuicdly placed the in.
jurcd lady on n bed aud went back To
battle with the flames, which were rapidly
gaining hcadWay, and with the assistance
Of ncighbor subducd them with but
little damage.
The articles taken by the burglar, house.
burner and would.bc murderer were two
suits Of clothing and miscellaneous articles
oi icwclry, valued at about $780, lie has
not been upprrhcndcd.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22

Tur Row Dr. Justin Fulton. who q.
drawing immense cr,Wis q, tnc Boston
Music Hall, last SUNDAY devoted himself
10 brutal and lIb,'lous assault on ihc
Catholic Church. 10 ihr c1uu, Of which
he denounced its proposed nilcmpt 90
pro.clyto the negroes of 90, south. ana
denounced Harrison lor selecting Blaine
for Secretary Of State because be- Is o. Gath
ole. he declared that Harrison should
not be permitted TO enter the White
House. aud denounced Cleveland %, o.
servant Of the Pope Of Rome m. Boston
H,uh adds that Fui'on's address was
made mp Of petitions Cor more money aud
stories Of the beautiful Catholic sIr's who
come 20 him and place their delicate htlc
hands ircmblingly into his, and ask ZOE
protection from lcchcrou. priests aud cruel
plpnls'
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
In pnrIIanlent.

LONDON, Feb. Elm the House Of
Commons today, after the reading Of the
Quccn's speech, Mr.. John Morley gave
notice that he would Introduce an amend.
mcnt 10 the address, in reply TO the speech
from the throne, condemning the admin
isimiion Of the law In Ireland as harh,
unjus, aud oppressive, and asking that
measures be- adopted TO content the Irish
aud rc.cstablish real union Of Great
Britain aud Ireland.
Mr. Gladstone was enthusiastically
chccrcd by the opposition on entering the
House. The Mnislcrialists cheercd Mt.
lialluur, while the opposition Missed him,
and shouted "Piggoii," MIR. Smith was
similarly greeted.
Il Is universally admitted that The scs.
sion will be- the herccst on record. The
lnsh actions OF the Government will be
yigiantly watched. The program Is up.
proved by Mr.. Gladstone.
Mr. Gladstone. In opening the debate
on the address in reply 10 the Queens
speech, said he hoped the government
would onlightcn the house regarding NJ.
fairs in Samoa and Zanzibar at the earliest
possible moment Remarking that the
government described their own arma-
mcnts ~ precautions for defense, while
they spoke OF other nations arma-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22

rr0m thc inuirrialo lt,nuN Enterprise.
We urrrc with TIM MlyuUa Nrrru whom
10 says tho, mn fence law would be OF
hr greater benefit Ia che FARMERS OF Icuucs.
scc than 70 law requiring railroad companies
in fence their lines. nuf one law OF the
other IL necessity. So long ny open coun.
Try is recognized o. public grazing grounds.
anu it b. necessary To build icurcs to pro.
icct cruus. IL 3, proper that % railroad should
lcurc its property There would be- mo-
morc Justice In n tirmcf Boz turning out his
fields. and after hlling trrspls,iug stock TO-.
lu.us o. pay fpr 90 same. than there is In
u railroad rcudnR to pay full value Tor
stock Killed ON ps1lnc We trust the pps.
cut lcgslaiurcwill take some action ln this
impnftant matter
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
The, IIn,c the nnnr,.

ST. LouIs, Mo-, Feb. Referring
TO the proposition Of an English syn
dictate to purchase st. Louis brewerscs,
Col. sam Scott, who Is the local rep,
rescniatiye Of the syndicate, says "ThC
capitalists ! represent mean business and
are willing 10 pay the money over when
they buy. They are not the same parties
who have been operating Ia the East, hut
q number Of mOncycd mon seeking in.
ycsimcnL They were especially anxious TO
secure the Anhcuser.Busch property, but
that deal has fallen through, aud | am OF
the opinion that nothing further will be
done In 81. Louis, ut least by the parties
represent"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
tn. Arkansas I..E,sia,1re.

SPECIAL NHpltrh To- the AiiNIL
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. 2l.-1hc Sem
ate completed only one act Of legislation
today, aud that was the refusal TO pass tho
bill rcimhuring the school fund Tor Sl2s,-
900 enormously destroyed several years
ago In burning cancelled warrants. Tho
remainder Of the day has been consumed
In discussion Of different measures and
reading lengthy bill to change the Code
Of Pleading aud Practice In the Courts.
The House has been considering and
discussing all day the railroad bill contain.
ing the commission feature. The fact that
Speaker iiudgins, who b the special cham.
pion OF the bill, succeeded yesterday even.
ing In getting the House 10 consent TO a
consideration u the bill from day 20 day
until disposed Of, Is favorable TO It's prog
Fpsa
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
A TERRIBLE FIGHT.
Bloody Encounter Between Conductor
and a Brakeman.

blOouy encounter between Conductor
and a Brakeman.
Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
BRMINGuAM, Ala, Feb. FLA fearful
encounter between two Louisville d Nash
vile employees took place here in the car
shed tonight, in which A. Knight, a
brakeman, was killed by Ed w. Jones, a
conductor. Jones discharged Knight yes.
terday for incompetency Tonight Knight
approached him, and in quarrel struck
the conductor. A horrible fight ensued
in the darkness, no witnesses being near.
Both men were ab'e-bodied, and they
fought like tigers. After long tussle on
the ground knight rose aud moved oil.
lie bad not gone far when he fell
and BLEED 10 death. Jones was carried in
to an adjoining building. lie had a
horrible wound in his left side Just below
the heart, and is badly wounded. lie had
no weapon ON his person except a small
penknile and that had not been opened.
lie SAYS that knight stabbed him but that
he did not stab Knight lie had no
weapon. II is thought that Jones stabbed
Knight with the lalter's knife. II is be-
lieyed that Jones will recover. Jones is a
single man from Louisville and Knight
has q wife In this city.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22

rTTTsBURG, IA. Tcb 2l.-Rlycf % foct inches
and falling Weather clear and Cuul
WHEELING, w. Va, Tch. gl-.llycr 40 feet
anl falling Weather clcafand cold.
1T LOUIS. Mo fcb. gl.=hltcr falling with
sc feet on the gauge Weather mild
EVANSVILLE Ind. foh 2i.-Rivcr ~ feet
2 inches aud rising Weather clear and cold.
NEw ORLEANS, Ia. Feb "a -wcs,hcr cloudy
and cool Arrived Guiding STAR Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI. o.. Ieh y. River u icct aud ris-
lug Weather clear Thermometer a.. Night
River 80 feet inches and rising. Weather iaif.
VtCKsnuRG Mia., bob. q The river Il falling.
Passed down. city ui laion Rouge New Orleans.
Passed up city 81 Nickshum aud Mary Houston.
CAIRO, m. lob 2i.-Riycr % feet inches aud
rising. Weather cloudy and cold. Arrived
aud departed Omnlic State, Cincinnati 81 Mem
phiA
LoutsvftLE Ky Feb H..-Rlycr rising with
10 feet inch on The falls aud " feet Inches In
The canal Weather clear and cold NlEht-Ilfef
rising, with y icci Inches on the falls aud " iect
inChrs in thC CauaL Weather clear and cold
bVpsfici lhumn sherlock Nss OricauA
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
HARRISON AND THE REPUBLICAN
LEADERS.

AsAfslHAh'.
The Republicans have been procipitatod
into rreconciablo trouble and difficulty by
the selection by prcsident-oloct Harrison
Of some comparatively unknown men for
his Cabinet For instance there Is Wan
amaker, who is TO be Postmaster-General.
Until last summer, when no raised a cam
paign fund OF 100000, he was unknown
even in his own ward as politician. He
is given a place, the disgrnntel leaders
say, that should have been reserved for an
ADLER man, who had done the party great
service and thus had won his title TO it.
Then there IL Window, who was repu-
dated by Minnesota rs a corrupt politician
Of very ordinary caliber lie is to be Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, the place that all the
New York Republican leaders insisted
should be given to one Of their number.
Then there IL Miller, Of indianapolis, who
is TO be Attornoy.Genoral. lie has no
higher claim upon the party than that he
is the partner OF the PrcsIdcnt-clcct aud Is
named William Henry Harrison after the
Generals grandfather. Aud last, comes
Noble, Of Missouri, whose only claim to con-
sidcption is that ho was schoolmaio Of
Gen. Harrison. lie isto be Sccrctaryoi the
Interior The South, the negro element
especially, IL completely ignored aud the
great State Of New York, the pivotal State,
whore all the bargaining was done with
The Fecusant AMI trcachorous Democrats,
must be- content with the new Agricultural
Dcparlmcn, Tor Warner Miller or go with.
ont. Such distinguished Republicans
as Elmunds, sherman, Algor Dcpgw Ey-
arts Blaine, Plat, Phelps, Reed aud Me-
kInley arc utterly ignored and indeed
have not been consulted by Gen Ilarri.
ron Ia thosolcction Of his Cabinet advisors
Allison. lliscock, Morton and Quay were
the only leaders consulted. The nr,t do.
clincd any position for himself, the second
was snubAcd, thc third was merely treated
us q iellow-parti-an entitled to some rccog-
milton boy reason Of the place 10 which be-
had been elected and the fourth merely
visited indianapolis to secure Wanamnkcr
thc Postmaslcrship ls some return for his
100000 Al this las created division and
dissatisfaction, aud prcdiclionsatc freely in
dul.cd that llarrison's Administration will
Doc antagonizcd from the drsi, thlt be- will
be- as pugu1cious and sri.wil'cd as Clcyc.
land. mud that hc will Doe a. unpopular
with the Republican leaders Of the senate
as Cleveland WAS with the Democratic
leaders. Added 10 this and increasing
the confusion, Is senator John shcr.
mans quarrel with Alrcr. whom the
Ohio statesman has openly accused
oi purchasing the negro delegates from
the South In the Chicago Convention
in the interest Of Harrison, 10y which pro-
ccciing hc, sherman, was defeated Of the
presidential nomination. to which ho was
entitled by reason oi his ability as a states.
man and his length 81 service In the party
as ono Of iis founders and the foremost oI
ils lcadcu, Thus bad begins aud Norg
rcmaus behind.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-22
DINNLR OENIIIIONIEY ENGINL.

DO th, rii,or of Thc Appeal
While tIv ilHfIiurl Conn. horror is irsh b iolr
fh. rubIIc would % nui ir we'll 90 take 70 iupL
HriuHi Nymuh.s Hud sH what sou riu ruI. I
uil Titg fuul r.Hu.irr re- starting point hy Hs.,r..
lne Chat uIFut ruHIutrrs ui huir's hfKu Iu tHr ts
ANIL white uaptHslilr iuf IhD lives ui tbru H,uuanls
Hi tHr hHus0. slept uu iuf1 H. a1Iul H. ans rlr
ui tIg bui.' AMI when Wtukr into consideration
IIr i.HT.u. trctl nI sirIm U1.Iru. hr ufi as HrU
UeI 'Ugi Dds luN hT luHkruH.s Hs un "Hu.HIHfs.
IUriu r.'hHf rl.H ho ls liable in r..um 10 con.
.IuusDra loo tbe frai unknown space OF iha
IH,..ui iUr. employed flHuiur gnriuoa have 600
Llpa. rilr. but tau1clu 1g' I have Know Ir.i g'
auI Ir,lf iHat such was hr gtar Your uIurrf
m.. poe alec rui fu amazing lDi ui Ignorance On
change oi Iuuumouihlr small vHHIuci ui hfoy tu
s.K hnua. power sutirpi 90 uyyf che city. That
no HoHllUlt has a1 Dee hapuvuci b. hai understood
hy practical yHH.urrHs Hul mlUhIuI..a IIT Im
trssiUH ihHt tHf utilH ,us.1rf arc moot rlHbHIH bi
,Dp rrft harm will iH .iIiy dspeIUi boo tuc
event of ono oi tbrn rNH'Hlut WV
This {. timely communication and
should induce every unc IN Mcmphis Who
has a stationary engine, no matter lor what
purpose, 90 have u examined and also to
carefully satisfy themselves II the habits
of their engineers or the persons hoy ON.
ploy In place OF cusvccu Il should also
have the effect Of Inducing iho Taxing
District authorities TO test every stationary
cmslnc la the city and give the owners a
certificate as 90 lhc condition Of tho,c On.
riuc, on tho dly examined Ia this way
the 81 3 may bc saved from q calamity ~
hcar-wudug as that NJ Hartford, which
Induces our correspondent to write bis
brci bat very pointed aud valuable com.
munication 10 be- iorcvarncd Is to be-
iowarmcd No man should be- employed
10 run" OF manage % stationary engine,
no matter how small who has not the
requisite knowledge aud il not known to
Doc temperate, viglaut aud careful. aud
who is NOT also known 10 be q man who
feels the responsibility that thus dcyolycs
upon him.