Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-08
Peyton and Roper the End Men, Ram.
ses the InterloeutOr, and Cor
don, Late Of
Presidents Island, the Boss of the job
''Southern Democrat" Surrounded
by Fitting Companions:
The Rarest and Most Fragrant Flowers
of the Highly Moral Domain of
the Republican Party
Set i'm a Sweet-Smelling and Fragrant
Bouquet for the Acceptance OF
the People Of Shelby.

Gordon, Paytop, Roper & GLASS; Man,
moth Consolidated Minstrel Troupe APP
peared at the Exposition yesterday The
matinee was finely attended. The APPEAL
regrets that the merits of this company were
not more highly appreciated full
streRgtA OF the troupe was exhibited. Aessrs.
Gordon, Payton, Roper 4 Glass have more
talented specialists With them than any other
MINISTRIES on the road. Iussmuch as this is
newly organized company, it is certainly
proper, and will be entertaining 10 our read
ers aud amusement lovers generally, if some
little personal mention be given of each
member of the nrm.
Hamilton De Courcey Gordon, who has
rapidly come 10 the front as one of the best
Zones" in the business, is a man of strik-
ingly handsome personal appearance. His
life has been wild and adventurous one.
On one occasion a little freak OF his brought
him before the police court here, and it
was concluded that the frail condition of
Hamilton's health demanded a change OF
climate. He accordingly retired to beau
tiful spot in the Mississippi river, called
Presidents Island. Here, surrounded by all
the luxuries of the season as we'll as by
body OF guards, he remained, solicitously
watched over, until his health was regained.
He then returned TO the city, where he has
been ever since. His part in the farce enli-
tied "The Republican Convention" was en-
joyed by all. His fine sense OF humor and
mis- general tendency 10 make an ass OF HIM
self, secured for him thunders of applause.
Mr. Gordon is a high-taxer.
Concerning the private life Of DIR. Ascu-
iapius Cariolanus Peyton, the BILLY Backus"
of the troupe, more extended notice is re-
quired. The doctor was for many years a
pedder of eye ointments and salves. He
has been a wide traveller, and it 10 very
much 10 his credit that be is able to rise
perior to his ignoble beginning. The doctor
has also led variegated life and is an ardent
supporter of the grand old party of neral
idess, and it is hardly necessary to say that
he favors high taxes. He never pays any
taxes himself, SO he would Just as soon vote
for one-hundred- apd-seventeen as sixty and
six. He says he is kicker for his people
and that he can give any of the white-trash
doctors points. He says che knows all shout
ribs, backbones, collarbones, vertebrae, dIa-
phragms and Inedulla oblongatas. Oh, yes;
he knows it all. You can't give him points;
you bet your sweet life you can't" The
doctor is lightning on the talk, and the
yell and the swell. He is rapidly emerging
into up-top tambo.
Mr.. John Roper. who figures as a candi-
date for representative on the Republican
ticket, has also had an interesting private
life. In the divorce bill filed by Henry
Brown, a policeman, in the Chancery Court
against his vile, August 81, 1881, appears
the following: "That the said defendant on
or about April !, 1881, committed adultery
with one John Roper in the house OF the
complainant on South ] ackson street, city of
Memphis; and since that time has repeatedly
committed acts of adultery with the said
John Roper as he is informed and believes
The complainant further charges that de-
fendaut has left his home, having been
moved therefrom by the said John Roper,
and refuses longer 10 live or cohahitwith
him."
An APPEAL reporter who felt certain in
terest in Roper's career, sought out our
county trustee, Mr.. Andrew J. Harris, VINO
was the deputy sheriff that summoned Mrs.
Brown when the suit was brought.
Where did you find Mrs. Brown?" asked
the scribe.
ION st. Martin street, in colored neigh
borhood thought never would find her."
allow did you get a clew 10 her where
abouts?"
"From Mr.. JohnlRopsr, who pointed out
the house TO me-"
Mr.. Roper is a high-tax man.
From these remarks, il will be seen that
the chief members of the troupe add TO the
interest attaching to them SIS Ministries, the
charms of an Interesting, adventurous pri-
vate life. Mai Jim O'Brien Glass has led a
very uneventful life. He is the captain of
a good colored military company. Unlike
most men of war, Jim has all the gifted
flow of language that characterizes CIVIL
ian. In the farce called "The Republican
Convention" Jim uid superbly. He and DIR.
Peyton held the floor for hours, alternating
when the wind gave out.
The APPEAL mi bit mention other members
Of this excellent troupe. Garibaldi Houston,
j. Harikari Sailor, Reuben jenkins Rozelle
and Rory TipperaTy Brown are all deserving
of extended notice, but want OF space pre-
vents. Without specifying any of the many
meritorious songs and dances in the fret part
OF the bill, the APPEAL..will now present 4
sketch OF that most rip-roarions farce entitled