The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-14
LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF.
Odds and Ends OF News Gathered from
all Quarters.

Eddie Rosser, colored, aged sixteen, was
drowned in Wolf river near the water
works at 430 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
In company with Willie johnson, Robert
Nelson, Aleck Clarke and other boys, Ros-
ser went bathing. He was unable to swim,
and after undressing himself refused to go
in. 1t is alleged the other boys, in spir-
il OF fun, pushed him into the water, an
action which resulted tragically. Squire
Buttenberg went out TO the scene OF the
drowning at 10 o'clock last night to hold
an inquest.
THE zoUAvEs.
At the annual meeting of the Mer-
chants Zouaves, held in their armory
Tuesday night, the following Ulcers were
elected TO serve the ensuing year f. X.
Deiirey, captain; G. w. Mayfeld, first
lieutenant I. Il. Patterson; second leuten-
ant; q. w. Williams, yice-president I.
w. Sherron, treasurer; +. o. Williams,
secretary; Rev. Il. S. Burford, chaplain;
DIR. Il. A. Nicely, surgeon. The ZOuaves
will give an exhibition drill and picnic at
Jackson Mound park, on Tuesday the 26th
Instant 10 make up in measure for their
recent loss by the treasurer Ascending.
FIRE YESTERDAY MORNING.
The fire yesterday morning was in
Wrights alley, South Memphis. A de-
fective fiue in the one-story frame house
occupied by Cole Payne, colored, and
owned by Minter Parker, caused damage
TO the extent OF SIS. After the long run
by the fire department and with buckets
alone, the fire was extinguished with this
small damage. .
GROWTH OF THE CITY.
when / first came into Office ] knew
nearly every man in the city. Now know
about one in ten. The city must be plung-
ing ahead at twoforty gait" This was
the observation OF Criminal Court Clerk
Capers yesterday, In speaking Of the jury
Tor the Moore murder case, and the fact
that they were all strangers 10 him except
one.
THE RALEIGH RAILROAD.
biessrs. Roden, Caldwell and Porter.
OF birmingham, who own a heavy inter-
est in the two dummy lines now in opera
ton here, are in the city prospecting for a
similar line to Raleigh. A meeting OF the
board OF directors OF the syndicate will be-
held this afternoon, and the probabilities
are that work on the road will soon begin.
Thousands OF people in this city sincerely
trust IL will.
PROM DAN TO BEERsHEBA.
DIR. Wad-El-Ward, Of Jerusalem, Pales-
tine assisted by Rebecca, his wife, both
in costume), will deliver a pleasing and
instructive lecture, entitled a Donkey
Ride from Dan TO Beershoba," in tho
rooms OF the Young Mems Christian asso-
cation, No. 207 Main street, tonight at 8
o'clock.
AMATEUR ATHLETIC MEETING.
A general meeting OF the Amateur Ath-
letic association will be held at the asso-
citation rooma, this evening at o'clock,
TO take action on the proposed amend
mcnts 10 the constitution in regard 10 In.
crcasing the initiation fees and dues for
active and associate members.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Hebrew ladies' who had charge Of
the Hebrew picnic will hold a meeting at
the usual place this evening at o'clock
for final report.
The commencement exercises Of ST. Ag-
mes academy will occur Wednesday, June.
20, at am. The exercises by the un.ler-
graduates and preparatory classes will oc-
cur the day before. No flowers will DO
allowed