The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

The experiment at street cleaning by
means OF a stream OF water through fire
hose is winning favor. Unless reaction
sets in the probabilities are that ii will be-
come permanent enterprise, at least UNI
Ill something better is devised. Naturally
II is very slow and tedious process, and
II pushed with all possible vigor the rock
paved streets will be cleansed by the year
1000. BY the time the force completes its
first round the streets will be in fine con-
dition for another watery visitation. The
entire cost Of the new process is sll per
day, during which time about one block
can be cleaned. The force consists OF four
during the night, superintended by fire.
man, aud n smaller number during the
day. This does not include the street
force and carts. which would be employed
in the same line anyhow. The whole is
under the supervision OF Health Officer ID.
4. Jackson.
TIfE JAcEsoNfASs.
The Jacksonian club has taken steps 10
fuifill the promise previously made that its
members would take lively hand in all
future political contests in this section.
regular monthly meeting OF the club as re-
organized was held IN the criminal court
room last night, with a large aud repre-
sentative attendance. Vice President w.
j. Yopp presided in the absence OF Prcsi-
dent Fmyser i. Edmondson. A flattering
number Of new candidates for membership
were proposed, but under the rules were
compelled 10 wait until their names had
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quarters. This raised the pertinent ques-
ton, Where are these headquartes? II
was finally settled that the secretary's OF.
flee would serve the purpose temporarily,
or until permanent arrangements could be
made. Most OF the other business trans
acted was Of n routine character, but sui.
icienty interesting 10 prove the Jackson
ian organization live, progressive and in
ielligent body Of gentlemen.
DEATH FROM STEALING A RIDE.
John jefferson, a colorcd boy, nine
years old, attempted 10 board engine No.
~, Of the Louisville 4 Nashville road. nj
johnson avenue, yesterday afternoon, aud
was killed. The engineer, W. A. Shafer,
did not see the boy, nor know that his en-
CINE had passed over him, until his atten-
ton was called 10 the boy a moment later
lying on the truck, crushed and dying.
The boy was caught by the lower limbs
and dragged under the engine and his in.
tcstincs almost mashed out. lie died a
short while later. Squire John Barry
held the inquest, and the Jury returned a
verdict OF accidental death, as the engi.
ncer was In no way 10 blame.
The attention Of TUE ArPEAL's readers
u called 10 the Photographic views OF the
destruction Of Mount Vernon, ILL.,, exhibited
in the window nj Byrd's jewelry store.
The entertainment 10 bc given by Miss
Grace Lewellyn tonight nj the theater il
for the benefit Of those homeless and
wounded people. A rare treat Ia promised
In the little natural artist Miss Greenwood
In apart arranged for her by Miss Iewcllyn.
Then, aside from the attraction OF the pro.
gram. the cause for which Il Is given ap.
pcals 10 every one.
The Fischer pinno, furnished by Bald.
win for use at the concert given last night
for the benefit ofthe Alabama Street Pres.
bytcrian church, WIS one OF the finest in
siruments ever heard In concert hall In
Memphis. II was remarkable for depth
Of tone, resonance, elasticity and ~.
sponsiycncS 90 the touch. ID wHs much
admired both by the performers aud the
audience.
Mary Walker, colorcd, was arrested
yesterday for being drunk, disordcrly and
shooting within the corporation. Mary
recently moved into the house OF q Mrs
Walker, white. In South Memphis, and
refusing 10 pay her rent was ordered out
She came home drunk yesterday, abused
and cursed Mu. Walker aud procuring u
pistol fired u into the air several times.
A Merchants exchange meeting will be
held this forenoon for the purpose OF con-
sidcring the bill now pending before Con.
grcss ior granting n charter 10 the Mari.
time Canal company Of Nicaragua.
Pat Maloney. age nineteen years, was
arrested for stealing small sum OF money
from Michael Flynn yesterday. Roth
were drunk. Flynn was Gagged also for
disordcrly conduct
A Young colorcd boy about Eve years
old yesterday at Industry, o.. broke the