Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-19
THE STATE CAPITAL.
The Funding Board Proceeding Rapidly
in the Performance of Its
Duties.
The Governors Ofice-A Position Not
without Its PerpIexities-AM Mys-
terious Shooting.

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NASHVILLE, August 1S.-At meeting OF
agricul,uris's, the Farmers' Exchange was
orgsuiz ID Dy eIecIing Pleas Smith, presiden',
Temple o. Harris, secretary, and Mark G. OK
rill, treasurer. The object of the Exchange
is 10 dissemin ate intelligence among tie farm.
ere.
DAVIDSON COUNTY PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.
The Davidson county prohibitionis:s met
and appointed seventy-fye delegates TO the
Safe convention, to NEE. here August 22d.
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.
Jack Wade, colored, who wss 20 mys-
teriously shot Last Sunday morning, died at
o'clock pm. Just before his death he
stated that policeman had shot him in The
back while he was running from him, but he
could not call his nams. Had be 10, been
an athlete in strength, the doctors say he
would MT have lived as long as he did. It is
stated that Policeman McGovern shot at a
negro that morning; that he chased him;
that the negro got out OF his way, aud
it was not known whether McGsvsrn
or some ons else shot Wade. An in
the jury returned a verdict OF death at the
hands Of some ak nown person. No witnesses
we're examined, az the coroner said there
were none, Wade having been shot early in
the morning, when but few people were ir-
ring. Wade was ex-convict, and Is be-
lieved TO have been an zccomplice in The
ssssinaiion of prominent MurfressbOro mer-
chant. named Pugh, five years ago, Tor which
Wade's companions met death strhe end Of
ropes.
THE GOVERNORS OFFICE.
An heu ur spsnt in.tne Office o! the Governor
would convince any one that saoh- a position
is not without its Derplexitief. Aside from
, the fact hat lbe Governor is now 5usily en-
gagged in seeing to the fuuding of the bonded
debt OF Tennessee, Lis olics duties are very
onerOUs, consuming, ~ they do, all The re-
naming hours OF the day. He has u large
, number OF calls daily, and toe conversations
are turned upon almost sl conceivable Ib-
jects, and ne ia converted into sort of
bureau of intelligence. The most impor-
,uuaie of all visitors, however, are thos, who
come before him 10 apply for tne pardon of
some friend or relative IN the peDi'entiary.
Much of this annoyance bias been averted by
the Governor having established rults by
wkich be is entirely governed in the con-
A non-conformity to these rules lie sufficient
to justify refusal of the application. Such
applications come in frequently, IL NIGH be
said almost daily. A large number OF letters
reach the executive office by every mail, and
it is task in itself 10 opsn them, read and
dictate an answer TO Ihsn.
FUNDING THE BoNDs.
The FundiDg Board is proceeding more
rap dly than ever II the PEI fJrmance of its
duties. TIE work, however, is OF a very le
dious character, and therefore is not as at
trsctive as one might suppose. One million
dollars in bonds Fave b=en passed By the
board for funding up 10 date. The beard
has BEEN somewhat retarded in i.s work by
the delay 10 forwarding from New York the
| blank 800 three pr cent. bonds. TEese are
expected 10 arrive every day. Seveniy-fve
| Thousand dollara in old bonds were received
| yesterday far funding.
THE wHEELMEN.
The n sshviile Bicycle Club has been in-
vited to the forthcoming tournament at
Montgomery, Ala. 1t is understood that
many of tae members will accept he invits-
ton. This club apd the Hermitage Guards
had reception at E,dorado Springs tonight.
A large number of ladies from varIons points
in the Stale were in attendance.
THE JUMBO BILLIARD PARLoR.
| NatnNiIis Is keepiu2 pace Win her s!6ter
| cities in the wsy of amussments, and there
seems TO ne reason why she should not.
Couvan, Hy HyrJnsmous & Pierce have leased
the old post ofice building corner OF Cedar
and Cherry streets, and have already COM
menced to renovste it throughout. They
have mad the ceiling OF the ball, formerly
occupied by the Orthodox Jews a. a syna-
gogue, mOguifceutly fresto d, and the or ma
mentation OF the walls i, to be in keeping
with it. 1t ID TO have a ssntleme MS parlor,
with flies CT papers, desks n public use and
sitting rooms flr those who wish TO have a
quiet chat about business society or politics.
| Evsry Improvement is to be of the most
elaborate description. The total cost Of rem
ovation will be $4,000 1t will be one of
I the finest institutions of the kind in the
SJuth. u has been christeued the "Jum bo
Billiard Parlor."
BASEBALL.
An amphi. heater is TO Ire construc'ed in
Spring Park for the accoInmods alton OF those
who may hereafter come 10 visit the crounds
20 witness baseball M tches. This il The first
enterprise of the kind ever inaUguratsd in
Nashville. 1t is the intention OF those bav-
ing charge OF the baseball grounds to invite
clubs from Memphis, Chat auooga Knox
VILE and the Professional clubs Of the North,
TO participate 10 the match games 10 occur
on such occasious as may b, named.
THE MILITARY.
The Porter r dss and Hermitage Guards
are showing good deal of activity 10 the
drill, and are growing more and more pro.
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