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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Tomorrow night the first Wagner Club
concert will be given at the theater, and
with every promise Of being all that the
club and associate members desire, viz,
an unqualified success.
Miss Emma Juch, the stellar attraction,
will arrive today and occupy suite of
rooms at the Peabody. Tonight Prof. Emil
Levy has arranged for entertaining the
gifted lady. and she will be the recipient
OF many social calls. Miss Elsa Clark
Gushing, with the Boston Symphony Or
chestra Club, would be similarly enter
tanned, but does not arrive until tomorrow.
Miss Juch regretted exceedingly her in
ability to sing at the Maretzek benefit,
owing TO a professional engagement in the
South. Saturday she sent the following
note to Mr.. Maretzek:
My Dear Mr.. Maretzek:
regret exceedingly that an engagement
to sing in Memphis, Tenn, the coming
week deprived me Of the pleasure OF assist
ing at your benefit on Tuesday evening.
AS do not know whom else to ask, will
you kindly, with the enclosed check Of
$50, purchase two seats, which may be re.
turned TO the box Office TO be resold. Hop.
ing the result Of the benefit will be com
mensurate with the place you hold in the
musical world and In the hearts OF all who
know you, am, yours very sincerely,
EMMA JUCH,
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I,oca, meteorological Report.
COTTON"

Receipts yesterday were . 1852 bales against
l,l27 bales for same time last year, OF the
receipts 2, lSs bales came in by rail, 205 by
river and % by wagons. Sales yesterday,
$500 bales, or $500 TO exporters and 1000
TO spinners Receipts thus far this season,
62S, lSS bales, against 50l, 100 bales for cor
responding time last year shipments 5l3,-
655 bales, against i53, i2i bales same time
last season Stock running account, ll0. li3
bales, against l22073 bales same day last
year Spot cotton closed firm at Memphis;
quiet at Liverpool steady at New Orleans
aud steady at New York, with quotations
revised; middlng unchanged. Futures adj.
vanccd 3 10 points at New Orleans, to g
points at New York and TO , points at
Liverpool Port receipts yesterday were 49,
53S bales, or ASS bales greater than the
receipts on the same day last year.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
TELEGRAPHIo BRIEFS


A grand masquerade ball was given by
the Cigar Makers Union at jackson,
Tenn, last night.
There is an opinion In Washington that
Gen. Malone is no longer candidate for
a Cabinc, portfolio.
w. w. llussung, n prominent citizen OF
81. Louis, has received q whtccap warn.
ing 10 leave the city in Eve days.
Henry Harvey, the New York hanl,
thief, who stole $1,000 and escaped last
fall, has been arrested in Philadelphia.
The war in freight rates between the
different lines OF ocean steamers plying
between New York and Europe has begun
In earnest.
George Wyck, painter In New York
who failed 10 got work, after attempting TO
kill his wife, severed his own head from his
body with a razor.
Change Of venue has been denied Henry
S. Ives and George II. stayncr In the big
suit against them by the Cincinnati, Ham.
illon & Dayton Railroad.
4 fire at Thompsons Station. Tenn, YES.
icrlay morning, destroyed eight business
houses and contents. worth about $4,000.
Insurance about $4,000.
Baltimore experienced famine In post.
age stamps yesterday, the combination on
the posIoilioc safe having been lost. Il
will take weeks 10 open H.
A conycntiono Of Republican colorcd mon
Is being held under the caves OF Gen.
llnrrison's home. G.. r. Evans and II. u.
johnson, Of Memphis, are present.
Supt. Chase, Of the Indian school located
N.
Government Inspector Mallctt, who has
investigated the Affairs Of tie school. saws
that Chase has robbed the Government Of
$4,000.
Tho Democrats Of the West Virginia
Legislature held q caucus last night and
determined 10 stand by Konna Tor the
United states Senate. The last ballot no.
suited: Col, ~ kcnna, a.; balance scat
tcring. Necessary 10 a choice, As.
On next Sunday the Cotton Belt Isl
Louis, Arkansas 4 Texas road will omen
up n new piece Of road between Maiden.
Ark, and Delta, Mo-. forming n connec.
ton with the Iron Mountain al the latter
place. Tho new line Is City miles In
length.
A joint meeting Of Union and Conled.
cate veterans, who were engaged AT the
battle Of Chickamauga, was held Yesterday
IN Washington 90 devise means Of pre.
serving tho battle field aud marking tho
position OF the various forces that par,ici.
patcd.
The International Railway Association
held an informal session NJ the Sont. .crn
Hotel ia s. Louis yesterday, Commits
sioncr Waldo presiding Nothing can loo
done until the representatives Of Mexican
roads arrive, "a the work before the associ.
alton y The adjustment Of Mexican rates
beyond NJ Paso.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
PEOPLL on NOrE

Toa Chicago rpoucr a day or two ae1
Charlie. ~. uoyt said that hs four farrcs.
"a Rag baby" "a Bunch u kcy.." "a
Tin soldier" 'lIolo IN thc Ground had
yielded him o revenue ~ il,L0p
Capt Edmund l.. ZlIIusN. whose cKpcri.
mcnts with the dynamite gun have attracted
widespread attention, was born loo Poland
about forty.tWo year ago. he Joined Gen.
Milc,s stat IN 1894 when a mcrc strpllnr.
one of the social power, recognized and
respected NJ the Capital a. Gen. ncalc
Grant. closcfrlcud and MiuIstcrio Au.tri,
NJ. family strengthened itself materially by
intcrmhrrlagc With tho family Of Admiral
ruricr aud John u Mclean.
A woman rcocIycr Cor woman, hank
,ccin, about the right thing 10 ihe p.oplo of
Mason city. Ia Tho clear Lake nt1t ~
that town. owned by M. l.. r. Jones. closed
70, door. one day last week. with 900 t,pitsl
and the Court appointed M, Lizzie Fitch
trcriycr cor tho Institution
Judge David 8 Terry oi Sarah Althca
mn noloriciy. who &, undergoing l,ng
term Of Imprisonment iu che Alamcin lCat
jail for contempt OF court, claims that be- l.
entitled 10 credits tor good behavior during
hi, term, aud shrrairu' Co sue the sheriff
Tor false Imprisonment, ii his claim is not
allowed.
Mr Nellie Grant sarioris Is now In this
country visiting hcf mother In New York.
Her Two childUn aecomlauy her Mr. sar.
torn has not eome 10 s,ay, bat il " likely
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Mrurms novtr had more faithful,
honorable aud honest public servant than
Dr.. q. b. Thornton. who yesterday re-
tired from the Presidency Of the Board OF
Health. A gentleman Of unilinching
moral courage, lac has always been
true to his convictions Of duty. and
stood 10 his post when death was tri.
umphant and the world was appalled,
by our calamity. 80 long as the city en-
duWs d. Thomion's name will be held in
respect and esteem rs that OF one who as
soldier aud citizen has given the highest
proofs Of fidelity and Of a bravery that
never wavcrtd. lie has been kind and
iruo and generous in all the relations OF
life and justly enjoys the confidence
and respect Of all classes among his fellow
citizens. We regret his withdrawal from
q position Of 20 much responsibility, one
which he has filed with credit AMI 10 the
satisfaction Of the public, but We are glad
10 know that he is still 10 be- ono Of US.
and that he will continue 10 maintain the
Interest in our sanitary matters that has
won him distinction everywhere in the
Union.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
A NA7IoSu1 BANKRUPT LAW

The Associated Wholesale Grocers OF st.
Louis have invited the various CONNER
cial bodies Of the country TO send dele
gates to convention to be held in that
city on the l2Sth instant to consider the
subject Of National Bankrupt Law. The
APPEAL hopes that both the Cotton Ex-
change and the Merchants Exchange OF
this city will send delegates to this con-
vention, which is in many respects q
most important one TO men Of every
branch Of business in the Union. The
bankrupt laws Of the various States
are unequal and do not afford the
protection for the creditor or the
debtor which is desirable. In case Of
failure there is a scramble for the assets
and justice and fair play are frequently
frustrated by preferences. A national
law fairly constructed so MS TO secure The
largest amount OF returns from bankrupt
estates with the least amount OF costs and
an equitable division would avoid all this.
The shortcomings Of the last national
bankrupt act would be guide in the
preparation OF a new one, and all objections
might easily be met and overcome, guard
ing alike the interests Of the creditor and
the bankrupt. The convention called 10
meet at ST. Louis could readily devise
such measure. Honest men meeting for
the honest purpose Of protecting the bus
mess of the country from the trouble, ex-
pcnsc and annoyance that now almost
invariably superveno on mercantile
failures should be able TO cover every
weak point in the last law. At least
II is worth trying Tor. A law uniform
throughout the Union, every man must
conccdc, would be better for commerce
than thirty-cight laws, as at present, each
based on local selilshness or exigency, and
all wide apart The only question then is
Il INV w AAahN VIZ HhA ~ u Jaw ~ AildN u NAV
be administered equiIably with as little
cost as possible, and 80 that the maximum
Of assets may be left after al the necessary
proceedings are had to be divided among
the creditors. No better way for this can
be devised than is opened by the proposed
convention, aud we repeat our suggestion
that both our mercantile bodies be repre-.
sontcd in 1t, and thus do what they can to
bring bankruptcy under Federal control
again. II the merchants and business men
themselves frame a law ii cannot fail to
be strong at all points and overcome the
objections that some have given expires.
sion to, because Of the failure Of the last
law Every civilized country on tie globe
has a uniform bankrupt law. II is as es-
scnlial as a uniform banking law, or the
law by which the Interstate Commerce
Commission exists to compel uniformity
in ircights.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Theodore" Sara Bcrnhardt success,
was given last night by Marie llliordo and
supporting company, William +. Clifton
being leading man. The play is one Of
Saplou's fine dramatic works, and is full
Of strong scenes aud situations. COM
handing the very best dramatic talent for
successful presentation. As produced by
Miss lIiliorde and company II OF
course falls far short OF tho work
OF Bcrnhardt and supporting people,
bat Il serves 70 create enthusiasm among
the gallery critics TO whom blood and
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
"Jln the PcnunaD."

w. II. Strickland, advance agent Of the
Palmer Madison Square Theater attraction,
"Jim the Penman," is in the city making
arrangements for the appearance OF his
people at the theater next Thursday even
ing and during the remainder Of the week.
The cast OF characters is pretty much the
same as when the play was presented here
before, Mr.. Whiting appearing as Ralston,
MIR. Ferguson rs Capt. Redmond. Miss
May Broken will appear as Nina Ralston
in the place OF Ada Dyas, who so cleverly
portrayed the character last season, when
the play drew big houses.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

NEw ORLEANS, Ia, Feb. i-Ricc-Quict
bat firm. ordinary 70 prime, 8AG5c COnco
Quiet but hrm. Rio. cagDcs common TO
prime, i6AMisiac. Cotton seed products
quiet but steady. surur-Firn. open kct.
dc. choice, ijsc. strictly prime t5.c fully
fair 10 prime, i,smt ii.iOc. good fair,
0.iGc. good common 20 fair. I 1904 &c,
common, i@ij4c. Inferior 2A@3Hc CEN
trifuml fairly active aud shade higher:
choice white, 6lsc OIL white, 0.60 7-iOc:
gray white, GAc choice yellow clarified.
0'sc prime yellow clarified. l.iOaGiEc;
OF yellow clarified. 6l-lGc. seconds. iG5gsc,
Mnlusscs-Slrong open kettle strictly prime.
A1c. good prime 3leSJc prime 2pmSoci
fair to good fair, 2j6s2rc. common 10 good
common, 2O92ic. centrifugal, strictly prime.
2itr2'c. good 10 prime, 2i@21c, prime. 10
oh, good fair, lsc. lair. lie. common 10
good oomnon. bglsc. syrup 9j93le.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

thunder drama is ever popular. Mr..
Clifton rendered good support as Fabian.
The Justinian Of Mr.. Glassiord was a
weak performance and the other roles
were passably well filled. The drama is
in six acts aud did not come to a close I'M
til after IL o'clock. 1t is fairly well put
on the stage as to scenery and costuming.
"Theodora" will be reproduced tonight, at
the matinee tomorrow and again tomorrow
evening, which will close the engagement.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Tur ArrrAL heartily congraiulalcs Mr.
Williams upon the passage Of his bill
making women eligible To the Office OF
County superintendent Of Education. and
II congnlulaics the House, upon the de-
ciicd vote by which II was carried G5 10
2S Let %. hope that this is but the be-
ginning Of a series Of acts Tor the benefit Of
the women Of the State, series 10 cul-
inmate In an amendment 20 the State Con.
siitution striking ont tho word male"
aud restoring to women their right to tho
suffrage, night rs inherent In them as il
h In mon.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
ANOTHER FIRE.

a Blaze in Chelsea Causes %, 100 Loss
No Insurance.
ABOUT 0 o'clock last night several stock
sheds and a stable at the end OF Second
street, in Chelsea, owned by ]. LaCroix,
caught fire and burned down. Engine
Companies Nos. / and 4. the hook and
ladder truck and the Babcock went out to
the scene. but the fire WIS too much under
headway for them TO rendcrany assistance.
Mr.. LACroix's loss consisted Of horse aud
buggy, l,i0O bales OF hay and lot OF
grain. worth about 1900 The loss ON
the sheds and stable will not exceed $500
No insurance. The cause Of the fire is not
known.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

VIZ print this moruinsan interview with
President Cleveland, In thc course of
which he cSprcsscs himself with regard to
the state Of the party aud his own feelings
ut the close Of his Administration. lie
has only kind words Tor everybody, and
declares the purity 10 be- In better shape
than ever before. lie says he has no fur
thcr political ambitions. The interview
shows him In q very agreeable light
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

LiyrRrooL, Feb. ij.-Thc weekly cotton
statistics are rs follows Total sales of
the week, $1,000 bales; American. 1900
bales Trade takings. including forward
from ships side, IS, 900 bales. Actuni tx.
port 1900 bales. Total import lsB.U0O
bales; American, 1900 bales. Total
stock, $4,000 bales, American. Isl. 600
bales. Total aloai, 23i 900 tales. Ameri-
can, 1856. 900 bales
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
Musical IInrniInn.

Prof II. G. Frank will, on tomorrow,
Saturday afternoon, give an entertainment
at the Hebrew Association Hall, consist.
Ing Of an exhibition OF musical oloculion
or voice culture, by himself and class
The degree OF NJ. A. was recently con
fctrcd upon Prof Frank by the faculty OF
the Christian Brothers College.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

his freight is. transported to the Eastern
seaboard. "But," Mr.. Inman declares,
"he does not control our system" Mem
phis is the point where Gould connects for
the East.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
otta',

The sale Of seats for the Lolita" engage
ment at the Theater next week will open
this morning at the Main street ticket
Office. The engagement opens Monday
matinee and night, Pawn Ticket No.
2lO.n
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

nE Arrr,l isycy glad To note that tho
Legislative Council doomed 10 the wiser
plan 20 retain the present sanitary orslni.
zaiion of the city instead OF consolidating
the two offices ct Superintendent Of the
Health Boarl aud Hospital Physician.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

GrN. NrruEtoV, President Of the Kan.
SIS City, Memphis 4 birmingham system.
has HE eye ON Jay Gould and the Rich.
mond Terminal Momphis Is the local
point Of contention.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Mn jonN II. IMAM acknowledges that
JAY Gould owns 10000 shares of the Rich.
mond Terminal. and that he has traffic
arrangement with tia, system by which
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

vantage Of plea which honest men would
have blushed to mention, and sneaking
out OF court with the bated breath and
stealthy tread Of the conscious wrong doer
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

The stock and fixtures Of NJ. Schwartz,
destroyed in "Wednesday nights iire, was
insured for S2l 900, in the following com.
nnuipgs
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-06-06
Foreign BrienetS.

Capt. Lugard, who was until recently in
command ofthe English garrison stationed
at Karonga, on Lake Nyanza, ia homeward
bound alone. Serious apprehensions are en-.
tertained for the safety of the garrison who,
it is reported, are hemmed in by hordes OF
hostile natives. Commander Cameronis out
in an appeal for funds to organize an expedi-
ton for their relief. He believes that unless
steps aretaken at once to rescue them from
their perilous position the entire garrison
must be annihilated.
The sensation of the present administra-
ton was created by the announcement and
subsequent withdrawal of the names OF Gen.
Lew Wallace and Beverly Tucker as com
missioners to Hayti. Gen. Wallace says lie
knows of no reason for withdrawing the ap-
p%ointmenrs, adding that he cared little bout
serving on the commission unless he could be
of some great service to the government. 1t
is said, however, that Gen. Wallace lately re.
fused to serve with Tucker and caused q
withdrawal. Interest attaches to the cir
cumstance on account of fuckers bad record
during the war. 1t "a only a year ago that
he published in a Washington paper a series
of articles showing how he would have had
England act in thu war and made the South
surely victorious had the conflict lasted
sixty days longer. Rumors of q quarrel be-
tween the president and Secretary Blaine are
revived and differences about the foreign pol
icy suggested. Altogether the affair has
stirred up a great deal of gossip, and the
enemies of the Administration ore using it as
a big weapon.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-06-06

once has Just been perpetratod. The vault
In supt. A. R. Howard's division was entered,
evidently by IN employee familiar with the
place, and eightysix registered packages, oil
ready to put in pouches tor their destination.
distracted and no trace left, The night
clerk coming on duty did not receipt for tine
packages to the day clerk whom he relieved.
deferred taking a receipt, till morning, when
he in turn relieved the night clerk. 1t was
then discovered that eight-six registered
packages were missing and could not be &C.
counted for. The amount OF money con-
tanned in the packages cannot be ascertained
for some days. Two employees of the post
Office are suspected of the theft.
j. M. Ulmer and Miss Mamie Incl, or Mrs.
Pritchett, both Of Carthage, Mo-, were ar
rested at Cassvi!le; the man on the charge of
abduction, and the girl on a warrant for
bigamy. Miss Imel is the girl who eloped
from Carthage half an hour after she had
been married to J. s. Pritchett, of Idaho.
1t is alleged, she was married to Ulmer, and
in the midst OF the honeymoon came the
sheriff with his warrants. Pritchett and u
MGR were both engaged to Miss Incl, who is
seventeen years old. Pritchett came all the
way from Idaho to fill his contract. Mean
while Ulmer did not learn OF the proposed
marriage until after Miss Incl and Pritchett
had been made man and wife. Then he called
Miss Incl out Of her home and, lifting her in
to a buggy, drove away. A hot pursuit was
organized, but Timer got away and married
the girl over again. AS she is under age, he
will be prosecuted for abduction. The Idaho
husband feels as if he was left at the post in
this particular matrimonial race.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-06-06
Horrible Act Of IN Insane Woman.

Volumes Of dense, black smoke pouring
from an clubhouse, at Winona, MINI, and a
woman walking leisurely along with her
clothes a mass of flame and fire licking the
kin of her body, was the startling spectacle
seen on Johnson street in the rear of the old
HUFF house. The unfortunate m was
Miss Lena Weinberger, who for thirty-two
years has been housekeeper at the HUFF
mouse. Ever since the house was closed some
weeks ago, she has been keeping house for
Col. Cockrellt in his cottage next the HUFF
house. For thirty-two yeara she Ia devoted
every thought to the hotel, never going out
except on an arrand. and the complete change
in her life fastened insanitysthat was origin
ally caused by a fit of sickness some
months it has been understood
that her mind was going. Last week she be-
came insane and has been watched closely
ever since. She tried twice to drink ehloro.
form and other poisons. On Monday morn.
ing, she concealed q lamp in u towel, and
took it with several other towels to the ont
house, slamming the door in the face Of =
girls who followed her. In an instant s ~
soaked her clothes with kerosene anT ~, sne
bound towels soaked in kerosene y M, Icy
breast, and touched q match to thu :, po nue. uer
tried to break in the door, but ", Whitley .ney
it and stepped ont, her clothes y, most h,,. .neo
from her body. She walked townrd tba ha -
and fell at the door. She W terrihlw h nuuss
from tho knees up and probably fetaiI,, 81
lured by inhaling the noxious vanors shs
has no relatives except in Hannver eaS
many. She has saved several thonsa an
dollars. ~ 0nousano
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-06-06
Condition of Northwestern Crops.

Reports on the condition of crops through.
out the Northwest are somewhat varied. In
some localities there has been a scarcity OF
moisture, but IN most cases the conditions
are favorable for growing crops. The dam.
age BY recent frosts is not as great as first
reported, except to garden truck. Chinch
bugs have made their appearance in several
places, but as yet have done no damage.
Returns from stations in Minnesota and Do
kota on the line of the Northern Pacific rail.
road are very uniform in their tenor as to
the favorable weather which has existed
throughout the country during the past
previous have been followed in most all parts
OF this territory by cool cloudy weather, and
In many cases by frequent showers, this has
enabled the wheat to stool well. and %altogeth.
er everything has been favorable for small
grains. Some slight notifications of this
state of affairs exist in the Red river valley,
where they have not been visited with the
same amount OF rain as in other parts, and
while it has done very well through the last
week tho country is again getting dry and
IN need of further rains in the near future.
There is also an impression among the
farmers that in the district a~roundCasselton,
Wheatland and Tower City the high winds
and dry weather of some time since have
done some damage which will not
will not be repaired, and may effect to some
little extent the final outcome of the crop.
So experienced a farmer as Oliver Dalrymple
claims, however, that he has no donbt the
damage caused by wind has been
greatly exaggerated, and that much that
actually occurred has already been reseeded.
He thinks that with continued favorable
weather Minnesota and Dakota can count on
a very fair crop. 1t is certain that, ia ken as
a whole at this stage, the crop is unde,. very
favorable conditions, and what damage act
ually occurred by dry weather and winds
was at such an early date that opportunity
has beed afforded to repair it.