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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
WATnSGroN, April o-Among the Prcsi.
dents callers today were Representatives
Houk aud Taylor and EE-Reprcscniaiiyc
Butler, who asked the President TO Va
amend rule 10 Of the civil service rcgula
tions that clerks discharged for political
reasons by the late Administration may be-
roinsiatcd without having 20 40 through the
grind OF another civil service examination.
The President promised 90 give the matter
careful consideration NJ the earliest possible
moment II was ruinored In connection
with the visit Of this trio that they had
asked the Chief Executive not 10 forget that
Mr.. Butler was still n candidate Tor the
position Of Commissioner Of Indian Anairs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
A Chinese Demuiter.

CHICAGO, April 0.-Yec Sing, wealthy
Chinese merchant of Denver, was arrested
here on Saturday and left for Denver today
with the officers The charge against him Is
that he eloped with Wong Toy, the wife OF
Chin Poo, another prominent Chinaman OF
Denver and that he took with him 800 OF
Chin Poo's cash likewise. Ycc Sing denies
the theft of the money, but admits that
Wong Toy loved him better than she docs
her husband.
Iec Sing. IL is understood Is an cxilcd
Mandarin. His manner aud appearance GER
tainly indicate that he is above the ordinary
Celestial
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

publican candidate for assessor in Jefferson,
who is defeated il section % Is counted in
and who will be declared elected II II can be
thrown out
Mr. Boyle said that whether tho decision
OF the Supreme Court affected the vote FOR
Mayor in Chicago was grave question, but
that Russell's bill had nothing 10 do with
the city directly.
Mayor Roche, when asked about tho mat
ter, said that he had no desire TO take any
technical advantage Of the situation, and
that as soon Us Il should appear that he was
no longer Mayor he would vacate The
question was as to the validity OF title Of the
Democratic candidates In the recent cleo
ton. He did not think the Republican
party, as party, should contest the cleo
ton, but tmight be necessary for the out
going officers for the protection OF the clty's
interests, TO assure themselves OF the legality
of their actions, before turning over their
offices to their Democratic Successors.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Dion Boucicaairs divorced wife.

LoNDoS, April 9.-Agnes Boucicault, the
divorced wife OF Dion Boucicault made APP
plica;ion TO the Divorce Court today for an
order to enforce payment Of the alimony Of
goo year awarded to her In isss. She
asked that payments be made from the pro-
Z ccds Of her former husbands British copy.
wrights. Mr.. Boucicault, In answer. aycrrcd
thar gll proceeds from these COPYRIGHT,
were assigned IN 1855 10 Mr.. CadOgln. ol
New York, for the benefit Of Boucioault
present wife. The presiding judge eX.
pressed doubt as 10 Cadogan's existence and
said that In any ease the assignment was
fraudulent and void lie ordeNd that all
such copyright moneys IN possession Of tlic
court be paid 20 the plaintiff.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Someihinr Ahont snmnn.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April Capt. II. p. Leary,
United States Navy arrived here this morn
ing from San Francisco, whore he left his
ship, the Adams, on the dry docks, The
Captain left Pango-rangd five months ago
Speaking OF the difficulties at Samoa, he said
he thought everything would be amicably
settled. IL understand vessel laden with
1000 tons of anthracite coal has left an At
lantic seaport for Samoa They need coal
there, and think II an excellent plan TO
have an abundant supply ON hand, ! was
fortunate enough TO be away from there dur
ing the recent storm. Perhaps, had the
ships been provided with plenty Of coal, so
many lives would not have been sacrificed"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
To he Raised 90 the Pecrnge.

LoSDoS, April 0.--Thc s. james Gassiic
announces that the IT. Hon. william Henry
Smith, First Lord OF the Treasury Is about
TO be raised 10 the pccmge aud that be will
accordingly resign the Government leader
ship In the House Of Commons aud take his
scui Ia the House Of Lords The Gdseiic in
ssts that Of the possible candidates for the
leadership In succession TO Mr.. Smith.
namely. Lord Randolph Churchill, Sir
Michael Hicks. Beach. Mr. Goschen aud Mr..
Bnlfour the last named j. the best choice;
aud IL declares that the Conservatives will
not tolerate any leader other than Mr. BAL
four.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Agricultural E.pernaen, stations.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-seerctary Rusk has
issued history Of the agricultural expert.
mcnt stations which have been established
under recent law Of Congress, aud are now
conducting scientific and practical expert.
mens in regard TO soil, iillage, manurcs,
crops, stock feeding, dairyihg and horticul.
ture In the various States. All the States
and one Territory, DakotaL now have
agricultural experiment stations. The total
number OF these stations now In operation Is
forty-six, or including branch stations,
nearly sixty. They employ more than $40
scientists and agriculturalistS aud will this
year receive $4,000 froh the National
Government and about {D5O0O from thu
States and other sources The most cordial
feeling Il said 10 exist between the stations
and the Department Of Agriculture, which
IL charged by Congress with the duty Of
supervising and aiding the work Of the
stations
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Mr.. ripucnnc'- case.

LrSRicE, April io.-The court today an
nounccd rs decision In the case Of Mr.. John
Finucane, member Of Parliament for East
Limerick, who had appealed from his sen
tcnoo Of four months imprisonment for Of
fenscs under the crimes act The court de-
oidcd against Mr.. finucane and confirmed
his sentence. A decision was also rendered
on the appeal Of Mr.. David shcchy, member
OF Parliament for South Galway, who wa.
convicted OF ofcnscs under the crimes act
and sentenced 20 ten months imprisonment.
In this cnre the court reduces the scnicnc,
o. i've months imprisonment.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
AN AWFUL DEATH.
A woman's Clothes Take Fire from Eor
Huahnnd,r Pipe-Ho MaY Die.


MAsoS, Iowa, April o-Robcrt shidclcr
and his wife were driving 10 town yesterday
when a spark from shidcler's pipe ignitcd
the clothing Of his wife and as the wind was
blowing a stiff gale she was developed In
flames In an instant Terror stricken, she
jumped from the buggy on ono side aud her
husband on the other. lie did all In his
power to quench the flames, but 10 no avail.
The grass took fire around them aud Mrs.
shideler was completely developed IN fiery
shroud, and died before her husbands eyes.
shldeler's hands were burned 10 the bone.
He was brought 30 town and his wounds
dressed. but ID Il feared his hands will have
10 be amputatcd lie IL nearly crazy from
the shock Of his wiie's death and his own
rain. aud his physicians say he may die.
ihe family IL one OF the oldest In the county,
having been here for thirty years. Mrs.
shidclor was siKiy-hyo ycan old and her
husband seventy.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Trunk Line President. Meet.

NEw YoRK, April 0.-The meeting of the
Trunk Line presidents began at the Office of
Commissioner Fink soon after ~ o'clock to-
day. George u, Roberts and Frank b. Thomp-
son represented the Pennsylvania Road,
Chauncey NJ. Dcpew the New York Central
and President King the Erie system. There
Is little prospect Of an adjournment before
$50 o'clock pm. There Is also 20 be a meet
ing Of the Clearing house Passenger Commits
sion today az which Il is expected that the
emignnt business will be definitely disposed
Of
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

stolen several articles from him. The Sec
ond tragedy occurred near Marlborough sta
ton.
The Rev. Hall Miller was conducting san-
day school, and while praying an intoxi-
school and disturbed the meeting. There
was an alteration between the minister and
the disturber, and the Rev. Mr.. Miller went
home. He returned with shotgun and
fired its contents into purchards side, kill
ing him instantly The dead man was
possessed of great bodily strength and was
brutal
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
PRATT THE ApscoNpER.
A Dupo OF His Tolls Something about
Hlm-A Little bit OF History.

Him-A Little DIT OF history.
CmoAoo, H., April "a dispatch from
Anoka, MINI, says H.s Sparks who con.
Quoted the wheat spcculalions for r. H.
Pratt, the Ascending cashier Of the firt
National Bank, asserts that he was n dupc 81
the swindlor and not an accompllce. lie
confirms the story that Mn. jacobson Grt
Induced Pratt TO speculate. His success led
him 20 deal heavily, until ho finally en-
ployed a special agent 10 stay In Minneapolis
and conduct the business which was carried
on In tho name of y. y. Plalt the assumed
name Of Mrs. Jacobson, his paramour, Sparks
says that Q. NJ Campbell, the brother 81
Mrs Pratt was the first agent In Minneapolis
Of the firm known A. y. y. Pratt Campbell
II living In Boston now aud Mrs. Pratt Il
with him. His connection With tho wheat
deals H. known by very few people IN Anoka.
by them lao was regarded ~ n man Of cxccp-
iiOnally good habits and morals. when
Campbell went East and left Sparks In charge
Of the business the hrm had deal Of 10000
bushels Of wheat on The short side Of tho
market II was just after the September
squeeze The deal was closed out NJ loss 10
Pratt Of $4,000 The cashiers subsequent
losses In speculations swcllcd the total 10
over $4,000.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
THE SAMOA DISASTER.
Tho Loss OF the Vessels Attributed TO
the Lack OF Coal.


ssS FRAScisco, Cal, April 0.-lt l. claimed
here that the warships located AZ Samoa were
without coal aud their loss could have been
prevented had they been coaled. A promi-
nent firm IN this city acquainted with the
Samoan coast aud the eminent danger 10
boats unproyided with fuel nj this time Of
the year made an oilcr through Paymnstcr
Goldsborough 10 supply Australian coal TO
the vessels ni Samoa NJ so ton. The firm
could alurd to do this, n they have ships
plying between this city and Sydney. TIE
oilcr was referred 10 the head Of the Equip
ment Bureau at Washington and refused
and the contract was given 20 Philadelphia
firm who shipped 1000 tons Of coal at spe-
oial rates. II i claimed that II the offer Of
the Australian coal had been accepted the
disaster might have been avoided, as the
coal could have been placed ON board within
thirty days
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
A non apRlNds sENs ArIoN.
Prominent Saloon Keepers Charged
with Stealing Grand Jury Bills.

with Stealing Grand Jury Bills.
special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
IIor srmSgs, ARK, April o.-Thc para-
mount sensation Of the season here was
launched to-day when Thomas shannon and
Rudolph Burning prominent saloon.kccp-
cr, aud Joseph Molon, a hotel man, were
arrested on bench warrants issued by Judge
Wood. In pursuance Of indictments char'ing
them with completely In the stealing o. q
large batch Of Grand Jury bills from tho
Office II Prosecuting Attorney Martin. Tho
parties promptly gave bond aud were ro-
leased from custody About thrrc weeks
ago scycniy.threc true bills were nb,imcicd
from the Prosecuting Attorneys office whcro
they had been taken fuf examination, and
cf In q desk The bills were principally
Tor violations oi the old prohibition law.
The Prosecuting Attorney Immediately Of
fcrcd q reward II $50 for the apprehension
Of the guilty parties. u seems the Grand
Jury, now in session. acted ON the testimony
Of q negro named Lewis Powder, who con.
icsscd Ia having stolen the indictments, and
named the thrro parties arrested today ~
the instirnior Of the theft. They soutly
deny any connection with the affair.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
The Promised Land.

WHITFIELD, Ks, April Capt Couch, ,ho
Oklahoma leader, was In the city today Just
from Oklahoma. He says the soldiers have
secuted tho Oklahoma country aud ABOUT
everybody without authority 70 remain has
been driven out Nobody Is allowed 10
alght from . train longer than the train
siobs az station. Tho Hank Of Guthrie, I.
T., with n capital stock 81 $4,000 was or.
ganizcd here today. II will open for bust.
ness NJ Guthrie on April p, and expects Ia
he the lint bank In Oklahoma Territory.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Inc yior,da sena,or.hip.

PENSACOLA FLA. April O.-rhcrc Il con-
siderable interest In the State over a propo
sIton TO elect senator Calls successor by
the legislature now assembled Senator
Calls term expires March 4. 1891. Will,
the present legislature N the last to meet
before then, another Legislature will b,
elected In November, 1900, aud there will
be- thirty DAYS interim between the end u
senator Calls term aud the regular session
.. tic legislature elected In 1870.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
The Bagging Irvine Trust.

ANDERSON, Ind, April "a largo meet
ing Of farmers was held here yesterday and
pledges made 10 pay no more than IS cents
per pound for trust binding Irvine, and not
In any manner to patronize any merchant
offering such Irvine for sale at greater
price. II was also resolved 10 boycott twine
binding rcapers 80 long as the trust exists.
The farmers declare they will allow their
hogs TO eat the wheat In the fields before
submittin 10 Irvine trust
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
nrRMINoHAMs pupoEr.
Another A,rocious outrage Committed
Not Far From There.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
BhuiSoHAN. Ala, Aprilo.-Nows has Just
reached this city Of bcasily outrage which
was committed Sunday morning on the per
son Of q six.ycar old daughicro Of Henry Sims
a white farmer living near star hill, Ala.
Tho girl was playing alone a short distance
from the house. when a Tramp came along
nllurcd her into some dense bushes ana COM
mlticd his purpose. lie then ned' ~ soon
a. the father heard OF inc onme nc sct 70
woyt Will his ncighbou 10 catch the tramp,
hni learned that he had gone " Cuthbcrt.
"a and hal lcit on the Tain No further
Information bas been learned, except that
Telegram. are nyiug w oil dircciionsin the
HOPES oi lniing out the raseals whereabouts
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Southern ro.,ma-,er- Appointed.

"I7'II'3 ~ T7'1'I' '" 7 10 y TT7-7II7
wAsmSoroS, April 9.-Posimasters mp,
pointed today; Tennessee, W. w. Burkit,
Big Creek Gap Campbell County; J. G. Rob
ertson, Carter Depot Garter County; =. W.
Emmert Erwin, Union County; l.. p. Old.
ham. Friendship, Crockett County; II. L.
Turner, Logs Cross Roads, Union County,
n J. Williams, Milligan. Carter County.
w. \. Rogarins, Morpanton, Loudon County;
9. A. Mathcr Washington College, Wash
iuRton County.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

vESNA, Aphl0.-Empcror Francis Joseph
has purchased the Mayorling estate, which
was owned by the late Crown Prince Ru-
dolph. The main building will be converted
into a Carmcliio nunncry. The room In
(Which the Crown Prince committed suicide
will be turned into n chapel. Other parts
will be fitted up ~ an asylum for aged and
iniirm residents Of the district
The Austrian Colony ai Bucnos Ayrcs has
sent golden wreath valued at lOpOf, 10
be placed on Rudolph's tomb.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

LONDON, April "a dispatch from
Western India announces the failure of the
pearl fisheries, owing to the prevalence of
cholera. The failure involves II loss to the
Government OF four lacs of rupees.
The premium on gold in the Argentine
Republic has reached O. per cent.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
GERMANY CONSENTS
To Withdraw War Ships From Samoa
The United States and the German
Government viii Not
Send Reinforooments to the Navi-
gator Islands.
Secretary Rusk Issues a History Of
Agricultural Researches
Carried on at the Experiment Stations
-Houk TAYLOR and Butler Con.
Carried on at the Experiment Stations
-Houk. Taylor ana Butler Con-
tinue to Worry the Presi-
dent-Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, April o.--Your correspond
ent has the very highest authority for the
statement that an agreement has been
reached by the State Department and the
German Foreign Office that there shall be no
reinforcement of vessels or troops belong
ing TO the two governments now ON duty ut
Samoa. This agreement will be In force
until after the samoan commissioners have
finished their labors. IL is understood that
the proposition or agreement came from
Prince bismarck 10 Secretary blaine.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
The Collector OF Custom. sus,aiued.

WASHINGTON, April {. -Sccretary Window
has sustained the action Of the Collector Of
Customs at New York In refusing TO allow a
Swiss immigrant named lndaig TO land, and,
as consequence, he will be sent home at
the expense Of the vessel which brought
him over IL appears that lnAaig came to
this country In answer to an advertisement
inserted In a Swiss newspaper by Mr.. George
Baum, Of Arosbach, at the instance of Mr..
III. B1rnemann Of the Newark Embroidery
Works. The advertisement called for twelve
embroidorers for Newark, saying that the
trade In this country is short OF operatives.
IL was shown that lnilaig paid his own pas
sage money aud had no coatract with the
Newark company. lie. however, brought a
letter from Mr.. Baum 10 Mr.. Bornemann,
saying that he had engaged him as an EN-
broidorer. lie also admitted that lac had
made up his mind six months ago 10 come
10 America, and had awaited himself OF the
present opportunity 20 secure work In adj
vance. The Collector held that lniaig was
prohibited from landing by the provisions
of the contract labor law.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
sen,ll.h Ilome MuIe MelIen neIccl cd.

LONDON. April 0.-1hc House Of Commons
this evening, by a vote Of 300 TO 10, rejected
Mr.. Clarkc's Scottish home rule motion.
Mr. Gladstone opposed the discussion In an
animated speech, In which he said that the
question was not ripe and would obstruct
more pressing measures. lie did not doubt,
however. that when Scotland unanimously
demanded homo rule Parliament would nc.
ccdc To her desires.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Preacher. who MIA some shooting.

NAvAsorA, Tex. April 0.--Two ministers
Of the Gospel Ia this city were actively con.
cerncd In tragedies ON Sunday. The Rcv.
X. NJ. lawson, a minister actively engaged
Ia promnlgailne the Gospel, shot aud killed
a negro named Daniel Mcleod, VIC had
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10
Tho PnrneII Examination.

LoSpoS, April 9.--whcn the Parncll Com
mission rcoonyencd this morning Sir
Charles Russell resumed his long argument
In behalf Of the Pamollilcs, In which the
eloquent pleadcr continued his review. Of the
testimony given by the witnesses for the
Time. and was followed throughout with
the closest attention by court aud spectators
alike.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

BRUSSELS, April 9.-The Belgian Govern
ment has informally warned Gen. Boulangcr
TO abstain from political agitation, which
the Government will not tolerate. The Gen
cral has been informed that II he complies
with the wishes of the Government In this
respect he will not be expelled from Bel
pfum
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

LoSpoS, April e.-sir Charles Russell has
consented 10 act ~ arbitrator between the
van,lolour aud Glare tenants and their land
Lords. Ills decision IL 10 he binding
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

BEniIS. April 9.-1hc Rcich' AHieigo am
nounccs that Count won schcllondorf re-
tires from the Ministry Of War at his own
request aud that he will be succeeded by
Gen. Ncrdy du NcrnOru, who u general Of
infantry and Governor Of Strasburg
The visit Of King Humbcrt ~ Berlin II
fixed for carly IN May.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

Z1,e,,,hhg, expresses doubt as TO whether Capt
Wissman, with his present force, will sue.
coed in his African mission, and appeals to
anu.slayery associations TO subscribe TO a
fund for the enrolment of 1000 volunteers
for service in Africa.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

ST.. PETERSBURG, April 9.-Four Russian
officers have made a wager that they can
ride on horseback from st. Petersburg to
Paris in forty-fiye days. They will start in
MuV
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ro FREEaE rnE "NIoonR. our.
Alabama whito Republicans WIN Re-
pudiato Their Black brethren.

HAAAhNN Ah"N aAANA ahNNaNHs
Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
BmusonAH, Ala, April o.-1he Rcpub-
lican Conventions tomorrow promises 70 10
exceedingly lively those who have been
disposed to laugh down tho white man's
Republican party sccm a little Inclined 10
consider Il more seriously The indications
point 10 larger aud stronger convention ON
this side than was at iirst supposed. All u
the heavy Republiusn moguls In the state
are In the city aud they all H'cm 10 favor tho
movement b. irrczc the nirgcr out Very
little can be- heard from the counter cOnycn-
ton. Dr. Nnbseley has not a. yet returned
from Washington, and his cohorts are anki-
ously awaiting him. There is some activity,
however among the poor white Republicans
aud negroes and they will bold pow WOW
tomorrow. or the next day ~ least Adj
vices from Wasl~ggion tonight state that
ton postmaster NAIR BApi. lie Is tho
compromise Of tli.a1tsi ald bssutihn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-10

BERLIN, April 9.-The proprietor of the
Poiks Zcituag has received permission from
the Government to resume the publication of
that paper.
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Wnrrnnfs for Dillon and Rochcfort.

PARIS, April o.-Warrants have been is.
sued for the arrest of Count Dillon and NJ.
RoChcfort
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MuNcn. April o.-Gorhard Polls the AZ
tican traveller, IA letter " the 1Hgss'sise
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den. q. %. Sithu
spsci'l dispatch sci cv,OOMS
LrrrtE RocEt. by M
eral o. o. IL snt 20 any
army, arrive
by special tillEn, expert TIN
Of b'ycclL az.
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.lmass = lnsuf..ai rrV~tA,
eysr rsils 10 Rsslsss orsfI
Hslr 4 ~ Ncuihfli csler.
q. sa,il.!s..' L. ,E--,-..,s---l
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TtHNihl uiA liAhu W fHH
BtnNtNuuAa, y
National Hank OK.
aud started busii,,.
OOO. Joseph Hi.io
Lewis cashier ~
banks aud ~. Hse''