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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
TUE SAMOAN WAR.
A Truthful Statement That shows the
German Consul Co Be Liar.

A Truthful statement That shows the
German Consul Co BE Liar.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Feb. GA Samoan
correspondent, Of the Critic, who is an OH.
ccr Of the Nipsc. after describing the bat
tie Of December Is between the Germans
and Mauaia's soldiers, says This Is an
exact and truthful statement Of the battle,
~ related 10 me by one Of the natives who
participated In IL all. and also by Mr..
Klein, the New York correspondent, who
was there aud did his best TO prevent
bloodshcd, Notwithstanding the fact that
all his sympathics are with the rightiul
claimant 10 the throne. Though the Kill.
ing ol these poor German sailors may bo
condemned by the German press, they
met exactly the iete they mcrited for
their brazcn attempt 10 assist q usurpcr
whom they hope TO use for German adj
vantage, Il Il 40 be that they can place
him firmly In a seat 81 which they and all
the world know he Is not entitled. The
German consul herr said In public that
the natives fired hrsi, and that they were
insligated TO the act by an American
mir Klein, but the statement ~ made
ont Of the whole cleth FOR the purpose OF
covering up his own imbeciliiy or getting
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

isS the attempt b. ia by law what school books
the children IT tennessee may usc an unWarrantei
cNcwisC ~ power Better leave that matter % the
irichcr aud school supcrnicndcus u might not
b. hsd Idea ~ prrvrni school authuHtics fn1m
changing the buuts too often. but ~ give one hrn
ui publishers = monopoly oi supplying baoks 10
the whole stats looks b. ~ like the won't suri ai
abusc oi authority ~ that bin psss,s the suptrms
court will have occasiou 10 pas upon 1t hiiia.
Hegi rno
Every journal In the State will indorse
what Is here put 10 strongly. Instead OF
increasing the tax put upon children ior
school books. Il ought to be decreased by
preventing changes oiicncr than once in
I've ycar, aud then only upon close cS.
animation Of books like Biographies, arith.
mctios aud grammars that are more liable
aud subject TO change.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

AccoEpiNo to The Montgomery Adrriissr,
the convict investigating committee oi the
Legislature Of that State, now In session,
report that there are mines that have never
been entered by an inspector. aud, consc.
quently, there Is no knowing how the
conycls have been treated Ihe Adtafis1
says "why or how this Is, IL Is not easy
10 tell. The State has Board Of lnspcc.
tors, whose duty Il is 10 look after the
conyic,s, and visit them ut stated interval.
aud see That no inhuman treatment Il
pucticcd upon them. Is Il possible tha
there uro mines which the inspectors hay,
never visilcd9 II 10, how about the con
yicts working in those mincs2"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
HILL HAS NO CASE.
Tho Evidence He Develops Is OF No
Moment.

Tho Evidence He Develops Is Of No
Moment.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
GREENvILLE, Miss, Feb. 6-The taking
Of testimony in the Catchings-llill contest
was continued today before Mayor Tiliord.
Hills counsel were allowed to PROFOUND
new questions without prejudice to the
objections made by Gen. Catchings's at
torney. Three colored witnesses were ex-
amined and cross-examined. One Of these,
Floyd Balton, displayed the densest igno-
rance and stupidity. The Others were in
telligent men. All voted for Hill, but the
testimony OF each showed that the ballot
ing was strictly fair; that no influence Of
any kind was used against Hill men on
the day OF election. The case is being
delayed by the hardness Of witnesses and
by the objections raised by the contest
ants counsel. Gen. Catchings's attorneys
are meeting the issue fairly and squarely,
and, while their cross-examination will be
OF great moment as displaying the quality
OF evidence by which Hill seeks to prove
his case, il is being conducted with nota-
BILE calmness and with the utmost consld.
Grafton to the witness Thus far there Is
not 1.-THE OF evidence 10 support Hills
claim TO the seat.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
A worthy Lad, Ironored.

Mrs Henrietta Levy, the Jealous and
os;imabe president OF the Ladies' Hebrew
Benevolent Association, was surprised yes
terday afternoon at quarterly meeting in
a most agreeable way. A committee Of
ladies approached and one Of them on be.
OF halithe association presented her with a
magnificent gold watch with her name in
scribed on the case In letters OF diamond
as a token Of the society's admiration Ol
their presidents eminent services. Tho
honor was most worthily bestowed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

As TnE APPEAL suggested would bo
good policy, when the Senate threw down
the gauntlet, the Democrats Of the House
have determined, II possible, TO prepare a
compromise tariff bill. The Committee OF
Ways and Means is engaged upon II and
hope to have il ready in few days.
They propose TO pick out Of the Senate
substitute all the meritorious items 10 be
found in IL, aud out Of the original House
bill such items rs the Senate is least op.
posed to, and then combine the whole into
a compromise measure, which, II Is hoped,
may bc passed. A prominent feature
Of the bill will be provision Tor the
reduction OF internal taxes The new bill
will not, however, include the senate pro.
posal TO exempt from tax alcohol used In
the arts, which would open the door TO in.
Vulnerable frauds, aud ultimately to free
whisky. The idea is to include In the
compromise what moderate men Of both
parties can accept and what will accom-
plish the purpose of relieving the Treasury
Of any more surplus accumulations.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

The public will rejoice to learn that the
Pioneer Cotton Mill is to be operated
again by company Of Memphis
capitalists. The details are given in
our local columns. The men now
at the helm are among the lead
ing merchants and bankers OF the city
and the money they have advanced is
eloquent Of their faith in the enterprise.
Backed by such men the mill is bound to
succeed
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

TnE music Of "The Little Tycoon" Is OF n
very delightful character The ballads have
that definitely tuncful quality which fixes
them IN the memory, but the skill Of the
composer is manifested most positively in
his treatment OF the chorus In this respect
lac has shown himself something more than
writer Of agreeable songs, and II is
this feature OF the opera that wins for
him the praise Of the critical. lie makes
il very clear that lac has studied thoroughly
the fundamental principles Of music. Thoss
who have waited for the appearance OF a
composer OF light opera, who could do some
thing more than merely weave few ballads
into a libretto, cannot fail to welcome Mr.
Spcnscr aud his work. so far Us the
music Of the opera is concerned Mr.. Spenser
has arranged II all with a conscientious re-
gard for the relatively Of things, with mu-
sician's sense OF values and with an accom-.
plishcd composers ability to produce a
rounded, wcll-balanced result Indeed, the
opera in all in incidents proves MIR. spcnser
TO be a man VI fresh, original ideas, and
Of indubitabe capacity. In mounting
the piece he has secured many highly artistic
effects that crafty the eye, while the music
falls delightfully."- upon the ear His charac-
tiers are we'll chosen, with due regard to the
necessity Of contrasts. and the whole opera
is invested witlran atmosphere OF hcalthful
humor. The action is not Mt all times
as rapid ~ Il should be, nor altogether free
OF awkwarihess, and there are daring
anachronisms which the spectator can only
excuse when viewing the opera from
the standpoint Of 7cxtnvgant bur.
lcsque. hut there Is everything in
this work 70 cause the public 10 rejoice
that an American citizen has been found az
last who can produce an opera that is a
well spring 81 JOY. II is not altogether
perfect perhaps but Il is a line musical
achievement nevertheless.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

TnE truman Gaseiis has appeared In a
new dress. The paper now enjoys a com.
plcte modern typographical outfit, includ.
Ing a pcricctlng pres. Arkansas Is making
wonderful progress and the spirit OF enter
prise Is abroad Ia her borders, but there q.
no one thing In the State that speaks more
cloquently II her splendid development
than the copy of the drtmias Castle that
lies before "a. A community Is known by
it, newspapers, aud there Is no institution
which the people Of Little Rock can look
10 with greater pride than thi, handsome
wcll-cqwppcd morning journal.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

Tur hobhr RoJuiT SAYS that investments
recently made Ia Alabama by Northwest.
cru people, aud directly tmcrablc to the
railroad car whichwas run on nll the pin.
clpal railroad lines Of the North and
Northwest, advertising the unsurpassed
resources OF that State. have more than
trcbly paid Tor the cost II the unique
venture. This has encouraged the Com.
missioner to urge the legislature 10 appro.
pirate $4,000 for encouraging immigra.
ton, and the appropriation will probably
be- made.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

aid and sympathy from quarter whence
Germany must have both in order to &C.
complish her aim. A man who is fool
enough to imagine that 100 German sail
ors can whip 1900 determined Samoans is
also quite capable OF coming a malicious
ialsehood to cover up his ridiculous want
of Judgment or curry aid and favor from a
people to whose good opinion and sym
pathy neither his conduct nor his cause is
Justly entitled"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

TnE fact that Mr.. William b. Tate, Of
East Tennessee, has given $40, 900 for the
support Of the wounded Confederate
soldiers in the First and Second Congress.
sonal Districts should shame the Legis-
laturo into passing the bill now pending
to make the Hermitage home for the
disabled soldiers OF the State. As The
Nashville Banner says, "the Hermitage
property has been useless prop.
erty, and the use Of the property
for the purpose proposed would not
iniure II, but, ON the other hand,
would improve it, so that when turned
back TO the State II would DO much en-
HANGED in value. Tho buildings would be
better preserved and such use Of il would
be a worthy use Of which Old Hickory
the military hero, would, we feel sure. ap.
provo. The appropriation Of money asked
for is small in comparison with the appro.
priaiions made by other Southern States,
and is little more than what would be nee
osSary to fence the property and put II in
good condition, were II simply retained by
the State rs an unusued property.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

In Corca I'm unmarried man is not called
a man at all. lie is legally "person"
only, and very inconsequential person at
that. When he marries he is called a man
and can wear two.story and mansard hat
and enter politics.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
Judge uynn'. Successor.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
JACKSON, Miss, Feb Glow Lowry
today appointed the Hon. Geo Winston.
Of Coahoma County, Circuit Judge OF the
Fourth Judicial District. vice Judge !. n.
Wynn, resigned Judge Winloni i highly
recommended by the bar Of his district rs
being n most excellent lawyer. and pos.
scssing all the elements 10 make splcn.
did judicial officer II IL believed that the
appointment will give general satisfaction
10 the bar and people.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
Helen, KniEht. ut pyihIn..

Special Dispatch 10 he Appeal
llELENA, Ark, Feb. 6-Thc following
officers Of the First Arkansas Regiment Of
Uniform Rank OF Knights Of Pythias mr..
rived here today from Little Rock for the
purpose Of reviewing Helena Division. No.
Z, Of that rank Gen. Bob Newell Col. 4.
VI. Gibson, Col Thomas Essex, Col. John
II. Fraser, Lieutenant Colonel Pail NJ.
Cobb. After the review the visiting of.
ilccr will be rendered a ine banquet by
the local Knights.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

ruE Linls Rnrt GusoiS, noticing that
conway County has produced some very
touching aud appropriate resolutions re-.
gafding the Clayton assassination. oh.
serves "But Conway County will do a
much more appropriate thing u II will
produce the Assassin. Nothing else will
clear the county and the State OF this foul
crime" This hes the right ring. 10 pre-
vent assassination In the future, the assas.
sin Of Col Clayton should bc arrested and
punished
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
DIed ofIIi. Mnnnd..

James Oliver (colored), who was cut by
a negro named Harvey Jackson, about
three weeks ago during a fight, at Jackson
Mound Park. died at the Marine Hospital
shortly after last midnight from the
effects Of his wounds. jackson has been
confined in the county Jail since tue cut.
ting, awaiting the result.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

GEN. CHALMERS coniesses there has been
no covert act" committed by the friends
of Judge Morgan, while the latter state
that nobody has had any desire to inter
iere with him. The General should take
his imagination to the town pump.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

the Clayton manifesto. To those who are
of the same Household Of faith with MIR,
Breckenridge, "a defense by him is not
necessary, and it would serve no good
purpose with his enemies. He is with
out fear or reproach.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

Tnr Chicago Tm0 has been rewarded
ior ~ exposure oi Inspector Bondcld and
his gross Encouragement Of the police NJ.
fairs Of that city 10y the suspension oi that
officer Yesterday. 50 much Tor the power
OF the prcss honestly directed. We con.
rmiulaio no Iini,s.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

the demands OF the time and is filed with
the spirit of progress. The years work oil
the Board has been most energetic and
successful. 1t has made a fine record.
The business men OF other Mississippi
cities should profit by this admirable cx-
omtla
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
IIonornbIy DIsel,nrue,,.

Special blspaith ~ the Appeal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 6.-Gco. NJ
Bmdt, charged with Arson, was honouol,
acquitted In the Circuit Court today. aite,
trial lasting nearly three days The de-
icndant WAS accused Of setting Gre 10 tho
Griilis.C Caldwell Block on Angus, q, which
resulted In the destruction Of the fnesl
block In the city aud the loss OF several
lives. The verdict Of the jury gives gen.
eral satisfaction
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

~ uNp,' says Col Mulberry Sellers,
placing his hand upon the stove. "thai al
You want is the appearance Of heat" And
Gen. Chalmers In his card relative 10 his
fernando experience, printed In another
column, makes "a, think Of Col. Scllcr.
and smIlc.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

VIZ print this morning the address De.
livercd Monday night to the Board Of
Trade Of Jackson, Miss. boy H. President,
Dr.. 7. W. Peoples. We do 10 bccaus, il
will be found to be OF the greatest interest
10 the multitude Of Miasissippians Who
read TnE ArrEAL Il shows that the
commercial spirit Of the capital aud me.
tropolis Of the State has been quiokoncd
and that the organization over which Dr.
Peoples presides 10 efficiently, is alive to
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
IIrc niahnfinnnnrn.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. "a 6ro
occurred at Rogcnyillc, Tenn, this morn
ing at 3 o'clock, which resulted In the
total destruction Of Shank's livery stable
aud the burning Of fourteen horses. Tho
loss on the stable, $1,000. on the horses,
5000. There was no insurance..
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

TuE strike Of the car drivers OF New
York has closed disastrously Tor the poor
fellows whose condition is one Of hardship
aud much 10 be commisscraied. They
were not prepared, and evidently did not
have backbone enough 10 hold out. The
public was Inconvenience and the street
car companies lost heavily, but they suf.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
The Darning lice.

IL is impossible for the ladies OF the
Women's Exchange TO undertake anything
without attaining perfect success. Their
departure into a novel field OF entertain.
ment last evening was marked with un.
usual success, and will no doubt encour-
age them TO repeat the pleasant affair.
The invitations which were sent out last
week requested the presence of the
public at a "Darning Bee" at the resi-.
dence Of Mrs. Gage, No. IA Vance street.
A number Of prominent people called,
In response, and were treated 10 rare
sight in the form a dozen or more ladies
in powdered hair with white cape and
apron, and darning just AZ our great-great-
grandmOthcrs must have done. The pic.
ture and Illusion was complete. In the
rcircshment room salads, coffee, cider and
ginger cake was served in a true old FASH
Toned way. The afternoon was spent in
close attention TO darning, while social
chat, music and other gayeties followed
later Mr.. and Mrs. Gage were more than
gracious in rendering their handsome
home TO the ladies, and TO their kindly
hospitality great part OF the sue
cess was due. The music which delighted
the audience was contributed by Mrs. Il.
NJ. MansloId, Mrs. w. A. Gage, Miss Alice
Hays and Miss Emma Peake. The ladies
In charge Of this affair and who were cos
tuned were:
On Rcccpiion-Nlrs. 5. Mansfield, Mrs.
Fmyser Hoist, Mrs. VIM. kaizcnbcrger,
Mrs. Nep Falls, Mrs. I. j. Barchus, Mrs.
&. 4. lloskins and Mrs. W. A. Gage.
On Relrcshmcnts-Mi j. Baxter, Mrs.
4
Mrs. Dr. lands, Mrs. VIM. Bowlcs.
The Dancing Committee lncludcd-Nirs.
Joseph Bruce, Mrs. Matt Carter, Alrs.
Norhes, Mr.. 4. +. Anderson, Mrs. NJ. l..
Scldcn, Mrs. l.. s. Hammond, Mrs. X. NJ.
Mclean, Miss Tallulah White.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

BLAINE Is reported TO have already
made his influence with Harrison felt by
procuring the rejection Of John G. New
aud the substitution Of cx secretary Win.
dom as the man TO hold the Treasury port.
folio. Il would be difficult 10 frame a
bigger lie than this. Hut II is blaine al
UK0r
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
OBITUARY.
Mrs. DInna EkIn.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 6.-MB. Diana
Ekin, wife Of Brigadier.G General James A.
Ekin, United States Army, retired, died
in this city this morning at edo o'clock.
She was a native Of Elizabeth, Pa, the
daughter Of Samuel Walker, a well known
riIlznn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

'TnERE was every appearance OF dan
ger" says Gen. Chalmers. There is moth.
ing like a contest for n Congressional seat
TO stimulate the Imagination.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

There was only one ballot taken ycs,er.
day for United States senator in Inc IVES,
neutrality-suspicious. and 1t resulted. C;oG
", kcnna, 90 Hereford, I. A. ID. Iill'
Union Labor q Mcssrs Vanpclt. Mer,
rill, Dorr and Shanklin, Democrats voted
against Kcnna. Whole number Of votes
cast, 81; necessary 10 a choice, as.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
The sale EnIoined.

The sale Of the Wonderland Museum
was cnjoincd yesterday by Mr.. Blanchard,
who holds mortgage on all the visible
property. Negotiations are pending for a
COMPROMISE
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

fered most. Their loss Of time was more
to them per capita thousand-iold than
all that the street car companies put to-
gether could count up. Next time they
will do better.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
CONTAMINATION.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
NEWPORT, Ark, Feb. 6.-Today, at
Tuckcrmann, the marriage Of Edwin
Goodwin to Miss Daisy Layton took place.
A large number Of friends witne ssed the
ceremony.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
WEDDINGS.
Roberts-Porter.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
CoFFEKvILLE, Miss, FeD. 6.--Mr. I. w.
Roberts, leading citizen OF this county,
and Mrs. Mary Porter were united in
marriage at the residence Of the bride yes.
terday evening at o'clock.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
Charged WIN Murder.

Deputy United States Marshal Smith
has a warrant in his possession for the ar
rest Of Mate Edward Hall, OF the steamer
Ruth, on a charge Of murder. Hall threw
n negro overheard last Friday night
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

CHATTANOOGA, next "a good streets
anu perfected sewerage, needs q Criminal
Court With ~ large jurisdiction ~ that
given the Criminal Court vt Nashville.
Such court would At once pa, into com.
potent, responsible hands the manage.
nent Of the really criminal class OF the
city, No says Ths Chattanooga Timn,
speaking Tor the people Of that city. An
inquiry 10y the Legislature will prove the
fact, and ought 10 assure the most enter.
prising and thriving Of the manufacturing
cities Of the South what IL needs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

Tnr Montgomery Adrutisd asks the log.
islaiurc Of Alabama to kindly let the
schools Of tina, city alone, not to interfere
with them. They are doing well and
The Adrot'ssr want. well enough lei,
alone,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

Inspector Bondcld and Capt. schaak. Of
the Chicago police force, have been sus.
pended. These are the mon whosucd the
Tina for libel for charging them with
being In league with gamblers, thieves and
the dcmi-monde. Tho newspaper goes up
aud the officers 10 down.