Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-16
HADDES's MATINEE.
A Lsng Docket disposed OF ia short
Order by she Chief Justice OF
the Taxing District

the Taxing District.
Pretty long docket, boys; let's hurry up |
and get through with I'll want 10 get up |
Tondsr 10 funding the city debit and his |
honor located his dignity behind HE gsvel |
with rush that inspired even the members |
OF the bar with more animation than has
been unaffected in many day.
NOTE FROM MISS JOSIE EDWARDS
was the first matter considered. Miss Josie
certified that she had Withdrawn the charge
OF Larceny sgAinst Gus BscigalHpo. The
Court ordered warrant for Miss Josie's ar
rest Tor contempt Of court for not appearing
to prosecute after swearing out q warrant
against Bacigalupo.
TWO KNIVES But NO BLOOD.
A family of negroes caused The arrest of
young white man on charges ST assault with
knife, but it turned out that both parties
pulled their barlows in the scrimage. 1t
originated about some children trespassipg
upon the premises of the young mans par
ca;sl domieile, and refused TO leave when
warned away. The Young man tried 10
bluff them away By threatening to scald
them. The fsthsr and mother were present,
bot made no effort to get the children away
until they heard the hot water suggestion,
when the sire dem anded, "Whose children
yoU goln' 10 scald?" and rushed into the
house. The young man feared an assault
by the negro man, and prepared 10 defend
himself with his irog-sticker, the negro pro-
ducing asmilar weapon, and each one held
the other al bay-only that and nothing
more. The result of the investigation was
% fac against the young man for drawing
the knife, and s. against the eolored man
for diEorderly conduct.
JAKE sToRE
did not respond when his name was called
to answer the charge of selling drinks on
Sunday, but sent his night Waterman TO rep
resent him. The night Waterman could not
saT II drinks we're sold in Storz's saloon on
Sunday, because he Was only on duty at plight.
Jake's little game became apparent TO the
Court, and the Case was continued until j axe
was we'll enough to appear.
THE PURNELL-ENNIs CASE.
The case of DIR. Purnell for carving con.
cealed weapons was called, bat the defendant
failed 10 appear. The Court was informed
that his case wac pending in the Criminal
Court, but the judge claimed that his attend
snce was due 10 the Police Court by which
the first arres' was made, and declared for
teiture of his bond. Mrs. Ennis, same
ottense, was represented BY her attorney, and
Mr.. Burr, and Detectives Pryde and McCune
testified in substance a. has already appeared
IN the APPEAL The pistol carried by Mrs.
Ennis was produced in court. 1t is Colts
army, forty-fve caliber-the largest made,
and ia but. a degree leGs az a weapon
OF destruction than a mitrsilleuse. Mrs.
Eanis was fued $50 and sent up TO the
Criminal Court. Afterward DIR. PurnslPs
attorney appeared for him, and the forfeit
ure was recalled, and similar sentence
passed on him
SISTER IN-BAw TLooREp.
The alleged shooting scrape between JEFF
Davis and Pat Ford, both colored, which
took place on Desoto street Monday evening
was Investigated. Davis called 10 see his
brother at Ford's house and was refused adj
mittsuce by Ford'e daughter, who is Daviss
wife's sister Davis knocked her down in
the door and ran into the street, Ford follow
ins. fight ensued in which Davis charges
that Ford shot al him. Davis WAS disorderly,
Tor which he was fined $50, and Ford was
6ned $50 and bound over 10 the Criminal
Court Tor carrying concealed weapons. Ford's
hne was held up, because the Court saw some
proyocation Tor the assault upon Davis.
MINOR DIFFICULTIES.
Several cases sgainst sidewalk and sanitary
ordinances were disposed OF, and drunk and
dlsorderlies got their usual sentences. VIM.
Foley aud Andy VIE nburg took So each for
fsticuH John Green was ordered TO ex-
iradite or execute his vicious pup. Dicey,
Will snd Ed Pointer we're charged BY Ella
Cooper-sll colored-wth disorderly con-
duct, threats and abusive language. From
the evidence il was hard 10 tell which was
most in fault, and the Court dismissed the
case with a warning with The bark on."
The Case against Mrs. Dillon for throwing
water out from second story window, there
being no evidence of malice sgsinst the lady
who caught the water, was dismissed. /. VI.
Wood. colored, paid 81 for assaulting
boarder with poker. The bosrder had
made himself too mum erous on his premises.
incidents.
"Hsve YOU an sttorpey?" asked the court
Of prisoner. "No, sir" replied the latter
Then you are SAFE" reioined his honor.
An attorney waived the appearance of his
client, 20 which the Court consented, pro-
vided "Yeu don't 60 back on The waive"
The big crowd in attendance elected the
remark from the bench: "Pve got as big an
audiercA rs the Thomas Mozart concert had
last night
A member of the bar disagreed with the
bench as 10 what position an army-size pis-
toll should be carried in to be exempt
from the penalty of carrying concealed wea-
pons. HIS honor commended that it should
b. carried at "present," 10 which the attor-
ney occurred. Sad the Court: "Nov, when
1 was on the grand jury 1 remember we'll the
instructions given US on this very subject,
and l will abide By that" The attorney
challenged the Court or anyone else 10 show
the Law TO that effect. 'All right; will at
tend to tie challenge tomorrow"
Two attorneys came near demolishing
each other during the progress of the court.
One is an old faYsrite at the bar, while the
other is young attorney who had just taken
bis seat among the police lawyers 10
freak OF fan the former begged the iudul-
geuCe OF the court while he presented his
Young friend, whom be eulogizad as pos
sessipg all the accomplishments necessary
to prosecute offenders and persscute
the Court. The Court acknowledged the
Introduction, and it was announced that he
would Ee ia full fellowship as soon as he
received his degrees ard paid his initiation
fee. The young barrister took oferse at the
smusement enjoyed at his expense, and gave
his ofticious friend to know that he would
not tolerate snch nonsense, whereupon the
latter announced to the court that he would
Withdraw all he had ssid, aud Immediately
sought the pro ec,ion OF an officer.