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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-16
HERRMANS, LIE DIABLE.
How He Played Tricks With Some
Mempbtans Yesterday.

Hsrrm ann, the sleight-of- hand man, is per-
sonally one of the most genial OF men, and
his skill is never more enjoys able than in
gathering of his friends and acquaintance.
Yesterday morning in the rotuDda OF the
hotel, he began some Of his prsnks, and at
tracted quite a crowd ground him. Maj
Seaman was the first man mystihed.
Hermann borrowed greenback dollar
from him, returned it and told him to close
his hand tightly over it. Maj. Seaman did
So, and when he openrd his hand found that
he had Sl00 bill. He vas. told to hold
tight 10 this, and when he opened his hand
the next time the 500 bill had dwiodled to
81 The msgician sent Sam Williamson
after q new pack of cards, which he asked
him to shuttle.
"What four cards would you like TO
have?' asked Hermann.
"Four aces," said Sam promptly, remem-
herring other days.
Herrm ann uffisd four cards from the top
Of the pack, which Sam found to be the
coveted four sc.s.
gathering OF Herrmaun's friends near the
corner of Main and Madison. The APPEAL
man introduced Mr.. Malcolm Semmes TO the
magician.
ado you always carry your money in your
hat, Mr.. Ssramesr" asked the prestidigitateur.
Mr.. Semmes took off bis hat and found a
Gvs-doilar bill in it.
Col. Ricketts,, of the Aualdncl., burst into
a loud guffaw, and Hermann turned
around instantaneously and took two cigars
from the newspaper mans cheek. Col
Ricketts, has a wide reputation tor possessing
an elastic cheek, but it has not been gen.
eral' y known that be grew cigars there.
Hermann tells the following story about
an experience of his: "Wbile 10 Boston a
Iew ~-,..gu / went 10 the Quincy market,
and picking out three pretty pigeons wrupg
their necks and then Inquired the price,
which 1 objected to as exorbitsnt. The
dealer raised fuss. and was going to have
me arrested, when handed over to him the
futtering doves, with the remsrk that
/ had not HARMED them in the
least. then picked up an egg, aud
breaking ii pulled out live canary. He
threw up his hands, said | was the devil,
and refused 10 have anything 10 do with me.
/ went to another egg ana ard inquired the
price of the fruit The fsrntr said, Three
cents each.' 1 picked up an egg and hold.
ing it up 10 the light said it was worth more
than that, and breaking 1t took out from the
dripping yolk IS gold piece. The dealers
eyes resembled saucers, and alter l had
taken out $40 in gold he absolutely refused
10 sell me an egg at aoy price. OF course,
the tricks were all performed by sligh.-of-
hand"
Last night Hermann had another large
audience at the Theater. He appears again
to- night and tomorrow afternoon, when he
will give toys 10 the children.
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LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

Second street is to be paved with stone.
The spring trade already begins to
loom up.
All danger of A9od like that of last
year has passed away.
The Red Cross Society OF Geneva meets
tonight at Z 80 o'clock.
Peaks Bad Boy and His Pa, in cloth and
paper binding, al Mansford's.
Complaints are made that the garbage
carts do not come around promptly.
Who is to be Judge Horrigan's sue
cessor is already a mooted question.
Read Josiah Patterson's unanswerable
argument for The Railroad Commission bill.
The Sanitary Council OF the Mississippi
Valley will meet in Vicksburgof the 3lst Of
April.
There will be several notable additions
made 10 our manufacturing enterprises the
coming GUNNER.
The Democrats of the House aud Sen.
ate must stand shoulder TO shoulder for The
Railroad Commission bill.
David Sims and Elsie Burreu. Josepb
E. Henning and Mrs. Theresa Jaegsr, were
granted marriage licenses yesterday.
The death of Judge Horrigan has ar.
rested the public life of the city. Every
body is talking regretfully about it.
No man can read what Col Iosi al
Patterson says so we'll in favor OF the Rail.
road Commission bill aud fail 10 be fer it.
The proposed races for the benefit of the
stables and trsckmen quartered al the New
Memphis Jockey Club race course, on St
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FUTURE DEALERS
n akfsg n Lively Kick Against Being
Taxed $1,000 for Their Privilege.

A general meeting OF the Cotton Exchange,
President c. P. Hunt presiding, was held
yesterday afternoon, at which wac discussed
the recent law passed by the State Senate
containing The folio wing clause relating TO
dealers IN "futures:"
SECTION 81. Bucket-shops, or dealers in
fuures, or agents taking orders Tor futures
to be filed outside the State, $1,000 per an
mum" license tax
President Hunt explained the object of the
meeting by reading the Objectionable clause,
and giving in detail wherein TO his mind,
and 10 many others who had approached
hin on the subject, it would work hsrdships
on persous engaged in that line OF trade.
Mr.. NJ. Kslzsnbsrger offered a motion
that a committee OF four be appointed to
draft memorial to the Legislature to defer
action on that clause.
President Hunt wished to hear sugges-
lions on the suhjsct-the Importance of The
matter, il appesred 10 him, demand
thorough di'"'-
Mr.. Katz anberger thought the committee
could report 10 fifteen minutes.
Tie motion was carrnd, and Gen Patter-
cod, and Messrs. Wolferd.n, w. i GAL
breath and Napoleon Hill were appointed
and requested 10 report instanter.
On motion, President Hunt was added to
the committee.
Gen. Patterson not being present. Mr. L.
HauaueT's name was substituted.
The committee retired 10 tue future room
for CONSULTATION, and after a few moments
returned aud asked further time for cousid.
Grafton Of the law.
The extension WAS granted, and the meet.
ing adjourned to o'clock this afternoon
when they will make report.
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A DAISY DIVORCE
Applied for Ey n Citizen of Memphis
Yesterday.

Thomas J. Glancy yesterday brousht
suit in the Chancety Court against Annie
Clancy for a divorce. He states that they
were married May %, 1879, and lived hap
PLY together for about three years. About
one year ago Thomas went to Madison,
Ark, to work land remained there about two
months and half, and while there visited
ner about every two weeks ard gave her
money for her support, aud at other times
sent her money. Finally be came home, and,
to his great surprise and modification, he
found that hIs wife had left his
home and gone of on picnic
excursion on q fatboat occupied by -lewd
women, and had betsken herself 10 Plum
Point for the purpose OF vending her wares
to the interesting thuggers who work upon
the levees, when they can be spared from
beating each other over the heads. He wrote
TO her, asking her TO come home and behave
herself; but she had cold, hard heart, and
would not listen to him. She remained in
the boat with Che lewd women for some two
month";, when abe came back 10 Memphis
and piled her vocation ss prostitute. He
accordingly wants to be free.
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THE TAXING.DIsTRICT.
How the Experiment. I'm Local Govern.
meut Interests n Political
Economist.

President MADDEN has received the follow
ing letter from the professor Of political
economy In Johns Hopkins University,
in regard to the experiment made by Mem
phis in city government.
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIvERsITY
BALTIMORE, March u, 1SsS. /
Hon. D. P. Hidden, President TaxingD-istrict,
Memphis:
DEAR SIR,-I presume I am indebted TO YOU Tor
copies of biennial report iof president Of Fire and
Police Commissions December l. 1852; address OF
G r Vance on the Past and Future of Mem
pills. bills embodying proposed settlement of
debt in 1Ss3 and Digest of Acts Repeating the
Charters of Certain Town Corporations" acts
Establishing Taxing District etc 1852 q" please
accept my thanks. have already looked through
with considerab care what You have sent me,
ana have become much interested in your reforms
Your experiment seems to me to be of great i'm
government / wish to read q paper on the gov
eminent OF Memphis before our Hisl orical and Po-
Htical Science Association but do not feel have
yet sufficient ddtd concerning the creditors
of Memphis preriOus TO the reforms which seemed
to be proving successful The origin of said re-
FORMS their progress and their results Is there not
other material documents, reports, ETC., which
carried on Investigations, the results of which
have been published by the state or some public
authority? Has nothing been published by the
Legislature in connection with the reform move
ment in Nashville? You would confer great ia
vor by sending nae anything further at your COM
mand, either pro or con. or referring me to any
person who could send me any paper or docu-
Inents relating to Memphis. ! remain, very re-
spestfully yours, RICHARD 7. ELY,
Professor Political Economy.
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PERSONALS.

Mrs L. McANALLY left last evening for
the East.
The Vicksburg Herald, of Wednesday,
says: the joint reception rendered TO Col.
Frank c. Morehead, president Of the Ms.
tional Cotton Planters Association, ves:er-
day at The Cotton Exchange, by the Cotton
Planters Association and the Cotton EI-
change, was pleasant to those who ten
dered it ss gratifying 10 The recipient.
We do not remember an occasion in this city
in which there was more Hnanimity
of action. With one accord and great
enthusiasm our citiz'us expressed 70 the
energetic onief of the Planters Association,
theiE appreciation OF his work in the interest
OF the great Cotton Centennial. The Expo
sition is now an assured fact, and thst such
is the case ia due almost wholly, ii not en-
tirely, to the capacity and indefstigsble in
dusiry of the president of The National
Cotton Plsnters' Association. Vicksburg,
in sharing the honor OF successful outcome
OF 80 great an enterprise, will feel grateful TO
the promoter"
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LOCAL NOTICES.

TRY Deans best Rio and J ava mixed coffee
If you want the best.
FRESH perch, at q bit a pound, and all
kinds of game fish, at SsessePs market, 3Sl
Main street.
If you want Awnings, Tents, Mattresses,
Cots, have your furniture repaired, Iepolish-
ed or packed for shipment, cali al II. But
teuberg, 2Sl Second street.
BErHEsDA-This elegant mineral water
certainly has no superior in the world, and
succeeds in urinary troubles when all els,
fails.
ROBINSON, Apothecary.
The finest mayonaise dressing for all
kinds OF salads, cold meats, raw tomatoes,
picked salmon, cabbage, ETC., is Durkee's
Salad Dressing. Better and more economical
than home. made.
The thief that stole mocking-bird and
cage from the corner of Charleston avenue
and Jefferson street had better return it. Nc
questions will be asked. If not returned 3
reward will be offered for him, for he is well
known.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-16
FIaftering Frauds

Are acknowledgements OF the great worth
and superior merit of the genuine medicine;
bnt they are very dangerous and unpreit-
able to the consumer and demoralizing TO
the dealer. When anything else ia recon-
mended as the same, or just rs good, remem-
Der il is 10 make you pay full price for a
worthless article that cost the desler one
quarter the price Of j. H. Zsilin & Coz SCI
enti6cally and carefully prepared Simmons
Liver Regulator medicine for the liver
generally conceded t. hsvf no eQuai.
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ADDITIONAL RIVER NEWS.


EVANSVILLE, March 15.-The Enquirer
Ryan say they heard no signals from the Cabler
so they blew two whistles, hut receiving no an
swer, stopped the boat and backed her, as the
Cabler was still coming ahead. Capt Adams and
his pilot, John Landlord. who came down from
the wreck on the Eagle say they blew for the left
side and were answered by two signals for the
right side which they accepted and Just as the I'm
quirer struck the Csbler she Qhe Enquirer) again
blew one whistle. Landlord says the Cabler was
backing when within 800 yards of the Enquirer.
Capt Adams says nothing was saved. The boat wa,
nsu red against fire for SS00o $500 of which is in
the Underwriters of Louisville. A negro roustel
named Bill Jackson Ia missing.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-16

When you visit or leave New York city
have sggaee ,expressage and carria 81 hire, and
top at Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Cen
tral depot. Four hundred and dity elegant 70 oms
and upwards per day. Elevator. Restaurant sup
piled with the best. Horse-caIs, Stages and ele,
waited railroad to all depots. Families can live
bette for less money at the Grand Union than II
any other frst-class hotel in the city.
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FlOyd's Candies.
"NuM Seetlndus."
satisfaction for Ten.

In our fxmiiy Uf fuI over TWO years
Parker's Ginger Tonic has cured headache,
malaria and other complaints so satisfactor-
lily that we are in exc lent health and no ex-
pense for doctors or other medicines.-
Chronicle
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Murray e. RidgeIy, TaiiOrs,

Have received iheir spriI importatious,
comprising the latest novelties for spring and
summer weear. They have exclusive styles,
their goods being made expressly for them
by the finest English, French aud German
manufacturers An esrly examination OF
their stock is solicited.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-16

Name is a guarantee that what you get there
is good, either to eat or drink. We have
studied TO please our customers, and will
keen our house up to lie high standard.
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SilkWOrm Eggs,
A Varied Performance.

Many wonder how Parker's Ginger Tonic
can perform such varied cures, thinking 1t
essence of ginger, when, IN tsc', II ia male
from mauy valuable medicines WHICH set
beue6cialfy on every diseased organ,
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Mules and Horses.

"Wells's Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures dyspepsia. impotence, sex
ual debility. 81.
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FlOyd's

In addition to large supply OF mules, /
have also a good lot OF horses sn1 brood
mares.
W. A. FARES '55 MON street,
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COUNCIL MEETING.
Minor Business Transacted Yesterday
AfternO0n-The Petition Of the
Fertilizer Company.
An Advertisement for Bids to Pave
Second Street with Stone
Ordered.

The Legislative Council met yesteri y Y
aft. rnoon, with Presiden. Hsdden in the
chair, and Mtssrr. Lee, Cochran, Livermore
and Wallace present.
Chief Cleary reported fsvorably on the
petition of Charles Decker 10 erect a one
story frame stable in the rear of Nos. 81 and
So Main street. The petition was accord
ipgly adopted.
PETITIONS.
A petition from L. Fl. Stewart, TO repair
the storehouse southwest corner fernando
and Vance with q new shingle roof, was Ie-
fsrred 10 the chief OF the Fire Department.
petition from Thomas Baker for permits
sion TO reshiDgle the roof OF his one story
dwelliughouse, No. lis ST. Martin street,
IVES referred TO the chief of the Fire Depart
ment.
A petition from Mrs. Catherine Burns re-
siding st &c Main street, for permission 10
build frame house on the vacant lot ad-
Joining her place OF residence, was referred
to the chief of the Fire Department.
The meat contract for the hospital was
awarded w. A. Warner to January l, 1884,
at s. As per 100 pounds.
Messrs. A. S. Livermore, NJ. Gavin and
Chss. Kney, the com nittee to whom WAS re-
ferred the petition Of the Memphis Fertil-
il. Company, submitted disgram pre-
pared by the Taxing District engineer, chow
ing the location of the proposed railroad
track, and recommended that the petition
be granted, subject TO such restrictions ard
provisions as the Council see fit to impose.
I'VE see no present obi ection," said the COM
mittee, ''to the track being put in, as 1t will
not occupy any portion OF the street which
is now fit for use, and we further believe it
TO be the interest OF the District TO foster
every enterprise likely to bring capital or
people in cur midsi." The report was re-
ferred TO Capt. Lee, Mr. Cochran and Attor-
ney Heiskell to draw contract.
REVOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. Lee: That the Chesapeake, Ohio
and Southwestern Railroad Company be
notified that the District government will
expect and require them, as per this con-
tract, to do all of the paving on the levee
west of the track OF the Memphis and Ten
nessee railroad, between Gayoso:and Union
streets; also to grade all the bluff between
Mccall aud Beale streets by the first day Of
September. Adopted.
By Mr.. Livermore: That the Taxing
District engineer be instructed TO report the
additional cost OF putting thorough tile
drainage under Second street, carrying the
drainage to such points as, in his judgment,
seem best and chespesi, and report TO the
next meeting, with a view of having the
same put down before the pavement is laid.
Adopted.
An advertisement for proposals for paving
Second from Poplar to Beale streets was
ordered made.
The Council adjourned.
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THERE is nothing 10 the world so re resh-
ing and healthiul as a glass OF efervescing
Bethesda before breakfast. Fer sale by
ROBINSON, A poihecsry.
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SkinnY Men.

Gov. CHARLES FOSTER: "Bethesda is tn
finest water in the world"
JOHNSON, Apothecary,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-16

We make the Vienna bread for our own
use. all nice pastries and desserts, the very
best coffee with pure sweet cream, and every
delicacy that can be had. For something
nice 90 to Fioyd's
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Bar Meeting To.hxorrou.

The Committee of Arrangements announce
that the adjourned bar meeting OF yes.
tefdsy will re assemble in the Circuit Court
room on Saturday morning, at 9 o'clock, to
receive the report Of the Committee on r So
lu,ions and TO attend the funeral Of Judge l..
B. Horrig an at II o'clock.
JOHN NJ. CARMACK,
TW. BROWN,
Ia. TAYLOR,
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KaIa0mininR.
Elovd,s Ladies' Restaurant.

validating and whitening,
Go TO A. Mcneil, PSI Third street.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-04-28
MONOPOLY BIsOKEN.

For the past year and half Mr.. W. FL.
Bush has had monopoly of the theatrical
business of Colorado. As manager of the
Tabor opera house, Denver, he controlled
all companies which visited the state, hay-
ing power oyer Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo and Leadville, without which
towns no successful circuit could be made.
He demanded percentage on all perform
ances, and allowed none of the theatres of
these town to play an attraction not billed
by him. The Denver 1nter-Ocean congrat-
ulates the people of the state that Mr.. c. Z.
Blanchett, western representative of the
Madison Square company, has broken Mr..
Bush's monopoly. The completion of the
Academy of Music at Denver gave Mr..
Blanchett theater in that city; he at once
reorgan; ;zed the old Montgomery opera
house at Pueblo; cleaned up the. Zoo at
Leadville, and thus gained foothold in
three OF the best cities in the state. These
new houses break the monopoly of Mr..
Bush's circuit, and render it possible for
companies to play there independently of
that gentleman, as well rs to make tour
of the lesser towns. The opening of the
Denver and Rio Grande to Utah makes it
possible for travelling troupes to take Sa-
Ida, Buena Vista, Gunnison, Salt Lake
City and Ogden into their circuit, and give
lesser towns along the line amusements
where none are now enjoyed. We trust
this may be the means of giving Canon an
occasional taste of histrionic enjoyment,
of which her people have so long been de-
prived In this connection we may mem
tion the fact that MIR. Bush has been dis
missed from the management of the Tabor
q Dpnypr
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In NIEMORIANI.

AT a meeting of the official board of the
April II, 1888, the following preamble and
resolutions of tribute were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t having pleased the Head
of the Church to transfer from the church
militant to the church triumphant our late
beloved friend and brother, EDWIN H.
CORPS, we would bear cheerful testimony
to the high standard of Christian character
of our late brother, his pure life, unswerv-
ing integrity, and earnest devotion to the
cause of right, under all circumstances
leaving us an example of Christian fidelity
and trust, even through severe personal
Affections of physical suffering and,
WHEREAS, We also desire to record his
faithful and earnest work in the church and
Sabbath school, where, by constant attend
ance, earnest words, and gentle influence,
he has left the impress of his ministrations
on many hearts, who realize that, indeed
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
for their works do follow them;" and
though his personal presence is taken from
us, yet the influence of his life and work
in these avenues of labor which he loved
will abide; and,
WHEREAS, In the social and secular re-
lations of his life, his spirit Of true friend.
ship, Stimulating nothing, but sincere and
earnest, and deepencd by Christian grace,
has benefited and strengthened many who
have realized how great blessing was the
friendship of good man; therefore, be ii
ResOIred That while we accept this dis
pensation as the righteous will of an ALL
wise Father, and as the eternal gain of our
brother, who now sees eye to eye" and
rcjoices in the blessed reunion he has SO
greatly desired, we cannot refrain from Civ.
ing expression to a keen sense of our great
loss in being thus deprived of his faithful
service, pure character, and true Christian
worth.
Resolred, That our deepest sympathies
are extended to those who mourn his loss
as son and brother, but who mourn moi
as those without hope"
| Resolred, That these resolutions be spread
| upon our records, and that copy be sent
to the friends of the deceased, and also fur
nished our city papers for publication.