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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

CHARACTERISTICS grocery clerk wishes a
~ situation. Best of references; steady
habits; speaks English and Scandinavian.
Address y C. % Globe
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

DOW anted, boy about eighteen years of
ID age to take care of horse and do chores
about the house. Inquire at 500 East Sew
cnth St
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

EMPLOYNTENT-A nice young girl would
H like place to work for board and go to
school. Please call at IS5 East Seventh st. l
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

EMPLOYMENT-Y man with steady
II habits would like position in a whole
sale house. Good references if required.
Address NJ. L., IS Exchange st.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

fthERk-Youngm man with five years ex-
~ perience wishes position in wholesale
or retail dry goods store; can furnish good
reference. Address o. S., 4O2 East Seventh
St. q
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

POY-Wanted, smart boy froa, sixteen to
ID eighteen years OF age, to learn sign
painting. Apply to C. W. Leonard, 500
jackson St Is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
FINANCIAL.

MINNESOTA MORTGAGE LOAN
w Company-Loaa from SO upward on
furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, etc, with
ont removal; also on warehouse receipts,
diamonds and gold watches. j. S. Mackey,
manager. Room Ia, First National bank build
ing. st. Paul and Room z, Mackey -Legg
block, Minneapolis 250E
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

COTTAGE of six rooms for rent. on onve
~ ST., near Grove; pleasantly situated. APP
ply at 6S7 Mississippi st. 36-3S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

FtLERk - Situation wanted as clerk or
~ salesman i'll store or warehouse; good
packer; quick at figures; salary moderate
references. L.. 80 Concord ST. z
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

G1 r TO 500 to loan on furniture, mu
sDic steal Instruments, vehicles or live
st. Paul Loan Co.. 309ls jackson St, Rooms
! and .. 1861
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

HOUSE-Ten-roem house, 465 De Soto ST.,
IL with modern conveniences, including
furnace; low rent. G. j. McConville Finch,
Van Slyek Il Co., Fourth and Sibley SITS,
36-39
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

MT ONEY TO LOAN-I}y Hunt & Sever
ls1 ance, 81 East Third ST.. room l; in
large and small amounts OH furniture, horses.
carriages, libraries, warehouse receipts, etc. !;
the same to remain in the owners posses
sion; also on watches, jeWelry. diamonds.
etc; business strictly confidential; a private
room for ladies. 292*
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

I TNTTED STATES MARSHAL'S NOTICE
- Admiralty Sale-United States of
Donald VS.. The Steamboat 81. X. Graves
BY virtue of writ of venditioni exponas,
issued out of and under the seal of the Dis.
trict Court Of the United States for the Dis
trict Of Minnesota at the suit of John MoDon-
aid VS.. The Steamboat ~. X. Graves" will
sell at public auction the said steamboat u.
K. Graves" her engines, tackle. apparel and
furniture, to the highest bidder for cash, at
the front entrance to the Custom House, in
the city of ST. Paul, Minnesota. on Monday,
the goth day Of February, A. d. 1888, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon.
w. NJ. CAMPBELL U. S. Marshal.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
FOR RENT.
Houses.

COTTAGE-For rent, nice four room
~ cottage ON Mackuhin st., near street car;
rent low during winter If taken at once. Bar
ringer Il Co., 800 Jackson ST. 35-37
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

CALESHAN--Wante city salesman, one
- understanding bookkeeping preferred
Room 10. over Second National bank, Third
and Wabasha l
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
Miscellaneous City List,

DOR SALE orReut-Piece of ground con-
4 tanning six lots. saloon. meat market two
dwelling houses, all in good order. Address
A. Balm, Altoona, Wis 2O-40
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

uOUSEW ORk-Girl to cook and wash
L ard iron for family OF three. Apply at
6S5 Harriet ST., between St. Peter and Rice.
II 0USEHURk-Good girl wanted to do
IL general housework; call ut once. 612
Temperance ST.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

ME OFFER great bargains i'll lots in
w North st. Paul, Lake Phalen, West
St, Paul, also Smelling Heights and property
between the cities: have seven lots left at
Bald Eagle; take at $50 each, and few
houses on ST. Anthony hill; satisfaction
guaranteed; come and see for yourself. Da-
Wis Il Deringer 32o East Seventh Sc. 36-3S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

STATB OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
~ Ramsey-ss. In Probate Court, Special
Term, january 20, 1888.
In the matter of the Estate of Sarah Clara
Thomas deceased.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

II OUSES-One four-room and one five
IL room house for rent, centrally located.
r. j. Lewis, 357 Jackson st. 1888
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

iNASHIER-Lady cashier at the New Eng
- land Boot and Shoe company. 133
East Seventh st
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

EHAMBEK MAID-Chamber maid and
~ dish-waSher wanted at once at CONNER
cial hotel Is
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

c OOK-Situation by first-class male meat
Sc East Seventh St
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
LOST AND FOUND.

Dup L0ST-Lost Jan. Is, 1888. one white
l. and brown large setter pup about eight
months old; S. will be paid by the owner
for the return Of same to 31S East Seventh
st. Julius Peter. 1910
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
FOR SALE.

TNOBOGGAN SUIT for Sale-Northern
l. Pacific: everything complete; unsoled
So Address B so, Globe. 1857
C1HO TAKES MY Knabe piano; cost
.pIcO $3.50; instrument IN perfect con-
ditlon. c. Z. Hale, $50 Dayton av. 34-37
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
SITUATION WANTED.
Male.

pOOKK EEPER-A competent bookkeep
- err desires position. Address II, 75G
Wabasha ST
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

III OUSE-Nine-room house for rent; very
IL convenient; near end of cable line, on.
Laurel av.; $25 per month. Inquire So
East Seventh. 36-38
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

GEORGE Ii. EVANS, Real Estate. Room
VI 8, National German-American bank
Stock of st. Paul Land company and Union
Land company bought and sold on commits
sion or for personal account 1916
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

EHMRL0YMENT- Wanted, situation by
Il married man in Office or store; willing
to do any kind of work. /. NJ, Globe, or Mr.
Hutchins, Agent Relief Society.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

GUSEWORA-Wanted good girl for
L general housework. Call at 665 East
Fourth ST
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

CLERk-A young man twenty-seyen
~ wishes position in Il wholesale HOUSE
or store; good reference given. Address II
Globe.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

TIT 0NEY is loaned by us on improved reat
Ivl estate security in St Paul. Minneapolis
and Duluth at 6, 6l2, z, 712 per cent, on
shortest notice. for any amount. r. NJ. New
port & Son, investment bankers, l52, 1873
and 154 Drake block. st. Paul. 73*
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

ENVIRONMENT will give s. to any one
II procuring me q situation; have six years
experience in dry good and groceries. Ad
dress + B, sol East York st. &
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

ITO LOAN-s20, $50, $50 to loan on fur
Il niture, pianos, etc; property left In your
possession. ST. Paul Loan Co., 309Ia Jack
son st.. Rooms / and q 1861
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
SITUATIONS OFFERED.
Female.

A SENr-A lady of pleasant address to
IA take the agency Of our patent corset in
st. Paul and Minneapolis; big money to a
live agent; small capital required. Address
Gilbert u Brinkman, 7I4 Fourth ST., Sioux
City, 10. 81
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06
miscellaneous Business Chances

BOARDING HOUSE-For sale, Il we'll
- furnished nine-room boarding house,
for cash; must be sold before 18th; no
agents need apply. ID 13 Globe. 36-3S
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-06

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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02
AZ Harrison, Miss.

DR.. ]. L. Bramlitt and wife, Of Lyoni
have been over and spent several day
among relatives and friends.....B. q
Buckley, of Charleston, was in town Mon
day......Sandford Draper and wife, O
Eureka, spent last Sunday in town amoni
relatives...... Norman Mcleod and Edwin
Taliaferro, two OF our most promising
youths, have gone to school at Bellbuckle
Tenn......C. II. Fonda, ex-assessor OF THU
county, was in town Wednesday soliciting
subscriptions to build an academy at Sprint
Hill, and met with success. ..... Harrison
received her first bale on the Goth. II
was raised by John Dare, an enterprlsinI
planter and miller near here ...... Mis-
LYDIA Draper has gone TO Como, to be alb
sent several days.. Miss Mary Moore
after delightful stay with relatives ir
Memphis, about three weeks, has re.
turned. j. A. Martin and wife, ne,
Miss Fannie Gowen, who ran away ane
married last January, notice of which APP.
peared in TIE APPEAL, and who tried
their fortune in Memphis, have returned
20 this place TO reside.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02

Mary Rowland, OF Bonneville, has beef
visiting her friend, Miss Allie MeCanless
OF this place. NV. w. Civilian, sheriff o
Pontotoc county, was in Tupelo Monda,
on business in connection with his ofiict
...... Miss Mary Lusby recently returned
from spending some time at White Sui
phur Springs. ..... Capt. p. NJ. Slavery is q
Jackson on business for his real estate
agency &c. w. Troy went to Jack
son, Tenn, Saturday, where he vii
spend some time with relatives ....
Mrs. Walker, the wife OF our district at
torney, accompanied her husband here
Monday and remained all the week, Sh,
made many friends in Tupelo ... Messrs
Fred Witherspoon, Ed Finley and JohI
Edwards, three OF Tupelo's most enter
prising young men, went to Helena Mon
day as members Of Mr.. Robinson's en-
gineering corps, and will help to surve,
the Helena, Tupelo & Decatur railroad
......Col. John A. Blair has returned frou
Macon, where he has been attending cir
cult court, representing the Mobile & Obi,
railroad in some litigation there Thu
Rev. Mr.. Moor, who has been residini
near this place for many years, recent!
moved TO Texas
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02

VIM. Rhett. .....E I. Moore returned Mon
day from Noxubee county, where he has
been looking after his farming interests.
He says his crop this year is better than
for many years. ii. NJ. Waddel spent
last Sunday with relatives in Aberdeen. .....
II. j. Dashiell returned Tuesday from a
short visit to Birmingham. ID. Lam
drum has returned from Wauke-
the summcr.....Dr. Hunter Sharp, OF
of the Georgia Pacific railroad arrived
here Wednesday, having on board the
newly appointed general superintendent,
f. 4. Smith, recently OF the Chesapeake x
Ohio railroad, General Manager |. y. Sage
and family, and Division Superintendent
J. w. Parish. The extension OF this road
is being pushed forward as rapidly as pos
sible, and the track has been laid nearly
to Waverly. The piers and abutments oil
the handsome iron bridge across the Tom
bigbee river at Waverly are being built,
and we hope before long to be able to take
the SC. T." direct when we want to go to
West Point ...... The cotton factory building
is about completed, and the machinery
will soon be here. The only brickwork be-
ing done there now is on the immense
smoke-stack which already towers above
everything else in town except the flag
pole and the spires of the churches, and
which is growing taller each day ...... Camp
meeting has been going on at Tabernacle
since last Sunday and Il good many OF our
people have been attending, in fact, the
streets looked almost deserted last Sunday
and no services were held in any OF the
churches in town except the Baptist......
The number Of candidates for the presi-
dcncy OF the |. i. and q. increases almost
every day, and each day the impression
grows deeper that Prof. Charles IL. Cooke
is the best man who can be found for the
place. lie received the Endorsement OF
Mai. X. w. Jones before he left here,
and has since received a large num-
Der OF letters from prominent
educators all over the country, indorsing
him in most tlattering terms. One of the
most complimentary Of these letters is
from DIR. James L. Cabell, professor Of
physics and surgery and chairman oil the
laculty OF the University OF Virginia, also
from every member OF the faculty who
was there while Prof. Cooke was student
at that university. DR.. Cabell is one OF
the most eminent physicians and educators
in this country, and was for long time
president OF the national board OF health.
DIR. J. l.. Lipscomb, superintendent OF
education OF this county, in speaking OF
Prof. Cookies qualifications as president OF
this college sad in his letter 10 the trus-
tees: "lle only lacks one thing, rcputa-
ton, and he will have that as soon as you
elect him president OF this great institu-
tiOn.h
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02

season to believe that ham sandwiches and
salad have retarded both mental and phys
ical growth.
One can sympathize with the man who,
after attending daily 3 o'clocks teas, de-
clard that il bled, chocolate and black tea
would surely flow.
In the compass OF a brief article il would
he difficult to more than allude TO the OBJ
legations and duties which n hostess is un-
der Without appearing MS a "churner, y
TO mingle with her guests and shift them
into congenial couples, is n task which
genuine talent and tact play principal
roles. The ostcntation with which host
ess generally makes an exchange OF part
ncrs more quickly reminds one that he is
either bored or bore.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02

gay" there, which is much more than can
be said for most OF the southern resorts
this season.
Among the recent returns are Mrs. J. G.
Ilutchins and sister, Miss Matte Brooks,
who have spent most OF the summer at
Montoaglc.
Miss Maud JeiIrics has been compelled
TO give up her engagement with the Lizzie
Evans company and has returned home
for rest and quiet.
Mrs. G.. DOherty, accompanied by her
| little daughter Agnes, has lett the city TO
visit II. Louis and Cincinnati in the inter-
est OF her business.
J. G.. Nicely, accompanied by his daugh-
ter, Miss Daisy, left for New York Friday,
where Miss Daisy will be placed at school
Tor the ensuing year.
Louis Hanaucr accompanied by his
neiccs, Mrs. II. G. llampson and Miss
| Fannie Lowunce, returned TO the city
last week from Block Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Burke left Block Island
some weeks since and located at Monte
| Sdno, where Mrs. Burke will remain some
weeks before returning home.
Walter Goodman left on Monday last
for Virginia Beach, where he will remain
for a short while, proceeding thence to
New York for n two weeks stay.
Mrs. John /. Taylor and little daughter
returned on Wednesday from Yellow Sui
phur Springs Va, where she has been
with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Clapp.
A handsome german was given at Monte
Sano last Monday night in honor OF
Misses Pauline Frayscr and Emma Fon.
tame. Many Mcmphans were present on
the occasion.
An elegant dinner was given on Point
Lookout last week, in honor OF Miss Kitty
Chcatham, OF Nashville. Among the
guests were Misses Kate and Lizzie Estes,
OF Memphis.
Misses Sallic and Annie Taylor arc
home again, after most enjoyable sojourn
OF some months in California, where they
visited their sister, Mrs. j. 4. Lawlcr.
They give glowing accounts OF that salu'
brious climate.
VIM. II. Order, IT,, until recently teller
in the Citizens Bank OF Waco, is in the
city with the intention of locating. Mr.
order is au old Memphis boy and numcr
ous friends are expressing their pleasure
at seeing him back.
Mrs. 5. Bchr, assisted by her daugh
tcrs, Misses Bella and Nina, and Mrs. j
II. Schwartzcnbcrg will receive on New
Year Mt their residence, No. l3l llnioI
street, from O'Clock 10 6 o'clock, aud
O'Clock 10 l o'clock.
J. W. y. Browne lett yesterday Tor tn,
east on business connected with his larg
contract for plumbing steam heating an,
water works for the insane hospital II
Bolivar and to select choice stock q
goods ior the fall trade. lie leaves hi
business in competent hands, and Tia
wants oi his customers will be well care,
lof during his absence.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02
IT WAS CAPT. DAN MUssELMAN.
Correction OF an Inaccuracy In "Cut.
ting out Steamboats,"

SoTTocuon OF an inhccurhcy IN Tut
ting out Steamboats,"
Capt. Dan Mussclman was the com.
mander Of the steamer Belle Memphis at
the time she wos captured above this city
by the Coniedcra,es, under Lieut.. Thur.
man, and in which affair the lieutenant
lost his life. Capt. Musselman continued
in command OF the boat until 1869, when
he was taken i'll and went from here TO
Bailey Springs, Ala, where he died few
days later. II was a mistake TO say that
Capt. Dan Conway was then, or at any
other Time in command OF the Belle Mem
phis. This error was unfortunately made
in a sketch on Sunday last about cutting
out boats. CAPT Conway was from Au.
rora, Ind, ran on boats for many years ir
the short trades between Cincinnati and
Louisville, and was In command OF the
steamer Forest Queen when, under orden
from Gen. Grant, she ran By the Conied.
crate batteries successfully in front o.
NiCksburg. The boat was hit foriy-scyer
times by shot aud shell during the passage
yet Capt. Conway stood out on the upper
deck, his proper post, smoked cigar ant
gave orders ~ coolly rs II the vessel wa
1000 miles away from the reach OF cannon
ball. The boat was disabled by a shot
scvoring the steam pipe, the carpen.
ter, Il. Lamb, being killed, and after
ward making the shore In safety below
thc danger line Of the batteries, th,
proper repairs were made, and the steamer
was used by Gen. Gmnt 10 Jerry his army
over TO the Mississippi side, below vicks.
burg. At the time the Forest Queen made
this passage the steamers Silver Wave anc
Henry Clay started In company. The last
named was shot TO pieces aud went 10 the
bottom complete wnck. The Silver
Wave succeeded In going 10y but was badly
crippled. Later Capt Dan Conway rat
the Forest Queen past the Coniedent,
batteries nj Grand Gulf one bright moon
light'night aud he did his duty Us ordeTct
without ilinching. No drawer man eve
lived than Capt Dan Conway. lie died IL
ST. Louis Ia 1852, aged about fifty ycan
aud his widow still survives him, residing
at this time with her daughter and son-in
law. Capt and Mns. W. &. Blanckcr, ON 4
farm some two miles from Coyington,
Tom. Capt. Blanckor is the well-knowI
aud efficient clerk on the steamer Kat
Adams &.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02
Al Rnyenden Springs, Ark.

The late arrivals at Rayenden SPRING.
are as follows: G. A. Cook and wife, Mrs
j. NJ. Edmondson, Sikeston, Mo-; james
Russell and daughter, Forrest City, Ark;
J. NJ. Ward, Golden Lake, Ark; Mrs. A. j..
Graham and two children, Memphis,
Tenn; Mrs. w. 4. Graham, Forrest City,
Ark; ID. n. Helm and son. II. |. Price, j..
A. Rogers, l.. Anderson, MH. A. j.
Vaughn, Memphis, Tenn; Geo. NJ Wat
son, the Hon. w. IL. Cate, Jonesboro,
Ark; John A. Jones, ..Pocohontas, Ark; j.
G. Cohn, st. Louis, Mo-; VIM. B. Empie,
Newport, Ark; Lee Block, Vanndale,
Ark; Mrs. Harris and son, Mrs. w. Ia
Jeilries and children, Clarendon, Ark.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02
40 rine niun. ArL.

Misses Fannie King, Frankie Nankcn-
burg. Lula aud Noda Andrews, havu gone
To their school nj Millcnhurg. ky......
George Buurrworih left last Thursday
night Tor Vicksburg. Miss, where hc will
make his future homc..".. viii boyd nc
turned home from st. Louis last wclncs-
day.....W III TAYLOR. Of Memphis. was
one II Pine Bluffs visitors last week ......
Miss ESgcll lawton returned last week
from sheffield, whcrc she has bccn visit.
ing most oi the Capt. sam. T.
Mallory returned last week from New
York ...... Charles Tally. of Memphis. Ia Wis.
visiting his sister, Mrs. Capt llicks......
Frank kpans has returned from 81 Louis,
much improyed by his summer vacation.
..... Mis- Molliu Can ~ visiting the family
oi II. A. Mcleyy.......W Will Carr leaves In
q lew DAYS ior Nashville. Tenn, where he
will enter Vanderbilt university. Miss
Sallic Homes IL visiting Miss liEEic Rev
nolds Frank Wisc. Of 81 Louis IL in
the city ......l. q. Knox WIS married TO
Miss Ala nelgorlo nj MnniUaglc last
week. aud after visiting Memphis and
New orleans returned home this week
M.-. saaia Age, 81 Philadelphia,
and niece OF MAJ !. ~ Spccr arrived
here lnst Tuesday. .... Miss Agnes Bridges
left last week for Columbia, Tenn, whcp
she will rrmain al, schOol.....J j. a.. Taylor
spent last week nj Winchester, Arb.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-02
FUNERAL OF CAPT. W. II. POWERS
Laid TO Rest at Elmwood Friday undei
tho Auspices OF Various ordera

Laid TO Rest at Elmwood Friday Undei
the Auspices OF Various Orders.
Tho last sal mites were paid Frida,
afternoon 10 the remains Of the late Capt
w. II. Powers, whose death from heart
disease was announced a day or two ago.
The deceased WIS In his iiiiy.sixth year at
his demise, and his funeral took place
from his residence, near Jackson and Lau.
dcrlalc streets, south Of the city, where he
resided for morc than twelve ycars past,
Tho Odd Fellows. OF Banner lolge No.
ll7, also the Knights OF Pyihis and
Knights Of Honor. participated in the fun.
Cral ceremonies over their late brother.
Capt Powers engaged on the river aud
ocean from boyhood, and In the
days OF the. Interstate var he served on
board Of the Confederate steamer Alabama,
Admiral Raphael Semmcs commanding,
and when that vessel went down near
Chcrbourg, France, before the guns Of tho
kcouagc, he narrowly escaped with his
life. For more than twenty years pas,
Capt Powers has served chiefly on steamers
running out Of the port Of Memphis, though
at times he was on the largcu, Of tho
lower river packets plying irom New Or.
leans, among them the famous J. NJ.
White, los, abou, two years ago above
BATON Rouge. Capt Powers was well
known In the Arkansas river trade, and on
scvcml occasions he commanded various
boats, among others the Celeste, over q
dozcn years back.
The Deceased leaves n wife and several
children 10 mourn his demise.