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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-13
THE SQUIRE WAS ANGRY.
He Didn't Have Authority to Send I
Plaintiff to Jail.

Plaintiff to Jail.
Squire Geo. Il. Powell snatched time
from his duties as member Of the equali-
cation board, yesterday, to trya novel
case, in the nature Of civil suit.
81 have been on the bench seventy
years." he said to an APPEAL reporter,
land it beats my time, III bet sack Of
turnips against ginger cake that even
David cannot match It,"
The case was this On February l last.
or about that time, Taylor Alternately sold
two mules to another colorcd man. In the
course OF ten days or 30, the latter sold
one of the mules to another person, who
retained possession until about the mid
die OF May, when another person became
the owner. Abernathy's suit was based
upon a chattel mortgage recorded two
weeks before the last sale OF the mule.
"what did you do with the case2"
"Why, lad burn ii, gave judgment for
the defendant" answered the squire,
sharply.
"Did you also send the plaintiff to
jail2"
II didn't have any authority to do that,
but Pm not saying what might have
done"
And the squire was really angry.
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81. Loui. =. Knn-n. CITY 7.

ST. LOUIS, No., June 1.-The Browns
were welcomed home today by an enthu-
siastic crowd, and they scratched out a
victory from Kansas City. Knouff was
very wild at times, and had II not been for
the almost perfect support he received the
Cow Boys would have carried off vic
tory. Porter pitched effectively, but the
Browns punched their hits in a couple OF
innings. Joe Herr, of the st. Louis
Whites, made his first appearance here
with the Browns, and did splendidly.
yesterday at short did brilliant work. The
hitting OF Davis and Comiskey were the
features. The score:
81 Louis ..-.............3 1 o 0 0 o.
Kansas City......".-..,...1 4 o o o.
Summary; Earned runs-St. Louis 4,
Kansas City, 5. Two base hits-Comiskey,
Mccarthy, Allen. Three base hit-Davis.
Double play-Herr, unassisted. First base
on balls-Robinson, Herr, McTammany,
HanAnson, Daniels. Hit by pitched ball
Daniels. First base on errors-St. Louis
3, Kansas City8. Struck out-By Knouf
3, by Porter 8. Passed balls-Boyle. Wild
pitches-Knouff /, Porter l. Tme-2:0O.
Umpire-Sylvester.
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THE CITY CENSUS.

Il VIII DO Finished Next week-Dr.
Thornton Can't Give It Away.
GLOW arc you progressing with tho cen
sus and when will the task be complctcd2'
inquired an ArrEAL reporter OF DIR. q. u.
Thornton yesterday. The doctor. who is
president Of the board OF health. as Is well
known, suggested to the city council the
propricty Of having census OF the city
taken, and also that this work be assigned
10 the sanitary department. or house-to-
house inspectors. The suggestion was
promptly adopted and the work begun
several weeks ago. TUX ArrEAL kept an
eye on the census-takes, and when the
first ward taken up was finished, obtained
from the doctor the figures and published
them. The next time the reporter went
after him the doctor solemnly remarked:
"Cully, you don't get 'cm. / have been
sat upon by tho solons. who want fpI
yhack nj EN-" Yesterday the doctor said,
In answer 20 the foregoing query:
"rye had bad luck in taking the census
Starting ont with four good men on duty,
4 estimated that wo would be ablo 10 70.
port by June, 10, or little later. Aftei
working few weeks ono Of them wa
taken sick and had 10 retire. Yesterday
another one was taken home disabled, anC
We will not conclude the undertaking DO
fore next week"
"Are you taking in the suburbs, which
properly belong ia the city ecnsus1'
mo, nothing but tho ten wards propcl
In which deaths or contagious discnsc'
must be reported" -
"will the population reach sO,OOO'"
"No sir"
"Seyenty.flve thousand7"
Cant say. Wait and see"
And the informal interview closed.
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ASSOCIATION GAMES.
brooklyn :. Cleveland ..


NV YoRE, June l2.-About 200 saw
the game at Washington park, Brooklyn,
today. The homo team batted well at
opportune moments and won. Foutz In
jurd his leg In tho 9th inning, and
Slch came In. Score:
iirouk b n .......... ......i 7o2 90 .
Summary; Earned runs-C Cleveland 3,
Brooklyn 3. Two base hit-Bushong.
Three base hits-McKean, Foutz. Home
runs aruthers 2. Double plays-Sny'
der, Faaiz aud Mexican. fiSt on balls
Mc,ilonc, Bakoley, Caruthers. First on
errors-Clcvcland 8, Brooklyn s. Struck
out-By Caruthen /, by Bakeley 2
Passed ball-Bushong. Wild pitches
Caruthcrs 9, Bakeley 2. Tme-l:b2
Umpire-McQuaid
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summary SUM mary EarheS iq haso l;,r ah
Noodle. Three base hits~Cahiil2. Total
base hits-Birmingham Is, New Orleans
10. First base on errors-Birmingham /,
New Orleans /. First base on balls
Birmingham 4. Left on bases-Birmmg-
ham Z, New Orleans 7. Struck out-By
Sullivan 7, by Cavanaugh 2. Passed balls
Noodle |, Brennan 2. Wild pitch
Cavanaugh. Batter hit-Burks. Double
plays Bradley, Houck and Werden.
Umpire-Suck. Time OF game-l:45.
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THE VICTORIOUS BABIES
WIN ANOTHER GAME FROM THE
FAINT-HEARTED PELICANS,
And are Once More League Leaders
The Bean-Eaters Down the Detroits-
Caruthers Makes Two Home Runs
Other Games.
specinl pIspatch 70 The Appeal.

Special Dispatch 70 Inc Appeal
New ORLEANS, La, June l2.-Sullivan
was hit hard, the Pelicans getting fourteen
hits, but Cavanaugh, the Columbus, o.,
youngster, was very wild, and when he
got the ball over the plate he was hit hard
too. Stupid base running and lack Of
coaching lost the game for New Orleans.
Both sides felded finely, and Birmingham
finally pulled out the victors by score OF
ito 5. Both teams 60 to Mobile today.
OFFk0zAI SCOPE
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A WATERY GRAVE.
A Mother browns with Her Babe in
Her Arms.

A Mother browns with Her Babe In
Her Arms.
A tragic accident occurred yesterday
afternoon about o'clock, on Wolf river,
about 500 yards above the transfer station
OF the Little Rock railroad, whereby col
ored woman and her baby lost their lives.
II appears that Rosa Rawlins, colorcd,
accompanied by her husband and babe,
her little son about ten and her little
daughter, who was not yet six years old,
were approaching the shore in a skih,
when, by some means the boat ran into
the ferry rope, and was soon plunging
about with the rope under il. The woman
became alarmed and jumped overheard
with the babe in her arms Her wild
plunge upset the boat and all its occu.
pant were soon fighting for life In the
water. The woman, still clinging 10 the
baby, came up and then sank 90 rise nc
more. The little boy gathered his SISTER
In his arms and reached the shore with
her in safety. The father, after ineilect.
ual efforts TO save his wife and child, also
swan to shore. The courage and devotion
Of the little boy was highly commended
by the bystandeB.
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runs-Burns. First on balls-0ff Shaw, l.
First on erroB-Athletics, A. Struck out
BY Shaw, /; Seward, 2. Time-E5O
Umpire-Doscher.
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RODGERS HOUSE,
Dissolution Of Partnership.

rINIIE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXISTING
beiwccn John W. Garrett and ". N. kcfape 10
this DAY Dissolved w mutual oon-'nt Nj. W.
~ Rcfala Eucre.ds and assumes all liabilities aud
will collect all the debts -
Nv, GARRETT.
w. II. bCRAPE.
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Iron Pills, which strengthen the nerves aud
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A Young Lady and Gentleman Drowned
in the Coosa.
Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
BmmISoHAN, Ala, June li.-Ncar IIar.
pcrsvillc, Shelby county, this afternoon
W. A. Elliott, aged twenty, and Miss Mag.
gio Steward, aged seventeen, while out
buggy riding drove into the Coosa river
where formerly there was a ford. The
bottom had been washed out though by
recent rains, and the buggy went under
water and both were drowned.
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DIED.

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PHILADELPHIA, Juno l2.-Philadelphia
won its fourth straight victory. over Pitts.
burg this afternoon In a close but uninter.
esiing game. Errors were numerous and
rank. Calvin pitched steadily and effect
lively, and II his associates had only taken
advantage Of several chances 10 bring In
runs, Piiisburg could easily have pulled
out victory. Score:
Philadelphia -..............o Q o
pithbufg. ................l o l .
Summary: Earned runs-Philadelphia,
2; Piitsburg. 2. Three base hits-Del
hanty, Fields Home runs-Dunlap, Car
roll. Fint base on balls-Coleman. fini
base on erron-Philadrlphia, 4; Pitsburg
2. Struck out-By Calvin, l; by Gleason
4. Time Of game-L40. Umpire-Deckcr
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LEAGUE GAMES.
Chicago 4. New York e.

NEw YoRK, June l2.-Four thousand
five hundred people saw the New Works
defeated by the Chicagos for the third
consecutive time today. Borches, late Of
the Greenhoods, and Morans, Of Caliior-
mia, made his first appearance In New
York. The Giants might have won II he
had remained in the box, but in the second
inning when the bases were full, Van
Haltren went TO second and Borchcs went
10 right. Ryan pitched n steady game
throughout. 0'Rourke had his finger
hurt in the eighth inning and gave way TO
Brown. Thirty thousand people have
witnessed the four Chicago-New York
games. Score:
Chicaso......-.............i 0 0 % 0 -
Summary: Earned runs-Chicago 9.
Two base hits-Slattery, Pieiher. Three
base hit-Anson. Home run-Ryan.
First on balls--Ternan 2, Common, Gore
First on erroB-New York 8, Chicago 3.
Struck out--By Keeie Z, by Ryan !, by
Borches /. Passed balls-0' Rourko 2, by
DAILY 2. Tmc-l:5o Umpirc-Lynch.
indianapolis 4, Washington ..
WAsnISGToS, June l2.-The Indianap
oils md washington clubs gave very
poor exhibition Of baseball here today
both teams being weak in the field. The
errors by the home team, although nu
mcrous and some Of them inexcusable
were not costly and had no effect on thu
result Of the game. Tho Hoosies wer'
powerlcss against 0'Day's curves, anC
their hits were, except In one inning
widely separated. Score:
washington -..-... ...--..s Seeeoee9-
lndianapolis........ ........!O o o
Summary: Earned Washington !
Two base hits-Daily, Shombcrg. Three
base hit-Wilmot. Double play-Basset
and Hines. FiBt on balls-Wilmot, shon
berg 2. First on Washington
Indianapolis 8. Struck out-Dbnnelly
seery. Denny. Timo-E60. Umpire
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Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
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Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
KENT.

Mrs s. R. Eaton and Alice are spend ing short time in New York . . Mrs Chas Lee and children are visiting in Danbury ,. MT and Mrs Luther Eaton took the early train Monday morning for New York . Mrs Sarah Cogswell is spending few days with her daugh. ter in Great Burlington A. c. Tayn- tor, of the firm of O. E. Tayntor X Co.,, New York, dealers in monumental work was in town one day last week on busi- ness. |. . Mrs Moses Smith has purchas- ed plot in the new cemetery, and the remains of MT Smith have recently been removed there. :. Chas Judd, of this town, who Is studying for the ministry, took charge of the service at St Andrews church last Sunday morn Ing and evening Thirty-one tickets were { old at this station for the Danbu- ry circus on Saturday last :. The con- cert given under the auspices of the Y. P. s. c. B. at the town hall on Tuesday evening, May 29, was @ success as a musical treat. The programme was rendered by artists from Brooklyn and Bridgeport in a creditable manner, the instrumental music being exceptionally fine. The stage was tastefully decora. ted with the stars and stripes, pictures, and abundant floral designs. The audience numbered nearly two hundred A pleasing entertainment was given by the Karl Brothers, from Litchfeld
 at the town hall here Thursday evening
 and instrumental music. They have { full cornet land of seven pieces, anc they play remarkably we'll. The night was stormy and the attendance rather small Rev G. W. Griffith preached { farewell sermon at St Andrews on Sun
 day, May 27, and on Thursday moved his family and household goods to hi new field of labor, Meriden, Conn. NJ
 and Mrs Griffith have many friends
 here outside the parish, as we'll as in it
 who are sorry to have them leave town
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
COl.EBROOK.

Grass and apple trees look good, but when corn and potatoes are going to grow is still uncertain ... Miss Sarah Darlington arrived home on Friday from Astoria. where she has spent the last ' months teaching .. The family of MT J. H. Whiting, of Winsted, moved to their summer residence in this place last week Mir Peter Corbin .s visit ing his adopted daughter at her home in East Windsor. Miss Hattie Andrews, of Hartford, is spending Q few days with the Misses Darlington A Grange was organized in this place last week with 33 charter members. H. D. North rop was elected Master Reuben Rock we'll secretary, and Mrs Ralph Turner treasurer.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
CLAYTON.

K. l.. Taft and wife arrived home last Saturday. Miss May Benjamin came with him. also servant from Springfield, but Miss Kitty will visit awhile before returning We expect our Sunday School will be re-opened for the summer next Sunday. We hope all the children who can will be present at the opening :. Byron Rood IS paint ing B. Stanard's house. ,. Henry Lind sey is painting at his brothers, Luther Lindsey's. Vt. Frank Rood is housekeep- ing in Manchester. E. M. Rood has had business of late up in Vermont, surveying. Charles Smith cannot sell so much milk in New York as he has done, SO he has to shut off some of the farmers, which IS quite disappolnt- ment to them. We hear of the same trouble in other places.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
SHEEFlELD.

Henry w. Sykes, of this town, leaves Boston this week for trip to Europe, and intends to be away about month -. The prospect seems to be there are more summer guests than usual coming here this season. .. Rev c. W. Me- Pherson was able to occupy his pulpit last Sunday, and his health is steadily improving. -. Weddings are getting to be quite common events here, as two couples are to be joined in the holy bonds of matrimony this week and another will follow suit further par. ticulars will be given next week. .. The excursion to Bridgeport last Saturday was not very we'll patronized from this place, but we are glad to know ou, neighboring towns helped to make uI the number
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
LIME ROCK.

The furnace blowed out last week Wednesday for about ten days cessasion of iron making ... There is strong talk of organizing base ball nine here now. The fever has hung off pretty we'll but it has struck hard now. A large num- Der of choppers, colliers, etc., are digg- ing trench for water pipes from the Finn place to Mir McNeils new house. :. Painters, carpenters, plumbers, masons and laborers are having harvest here this summer. .. We hear no complaints of lack of rain this season so far. There was band of Gypsies encamped on Norton Hill over Sunday. Quite mum Der of people had their fortunes told: All are going to have good luck and prosper, of course.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
LAX EVILLE.

The creamery now boasts 8 steam whistle. Another improvement in con- nection with the same enterprise we note new bridge across the brook for the convenience of those bringing milk to the creamery. .. Ed Dauchy came home from Winsted little more than week since, on his bicycle, for short visit, but an unfortunate accident result ing in sprained ankle, still renders him cripple, and all thoughts of managing 8 wheel must for the present be laid aside. On Memorial day a game of base ball was played in this place between the Millerton and Lake vile clubs, resulting in the defeat of the latter .... Wedding cards have been received for the marriage of Miss Mabel Shaw, formerly of Lakeville, to Mir Edward Brown of Norfolk. The ceremony to take place in Troy, June June 5. Prof H. H. Miller, teacher of writing, has formed quite large class in this place Mir and Mrs Gris- wold. of Morris spent Sunday at Gilbert Bryan's. We are always glad to note any improvement about our village. One recently made is the retaining of strip of green about the depot. Said plot has been fenced off with an iron
 railing and the word LAKEVILLE has been formed of large white painted letters, made of cobble stones or some similar material. Travellers cannot fail to "know where they are" when they reach this station, hereafter A very laudable effort in right direction was made on Sunday last, when goodly number met at the town farm and held religious service with the inmates. | Commencing with that date, there will be services held there every Sunday afternoon during the summer, under the joint leadership of the young peo- pie of both the Cong and M B churches.
 =. There is a Gypsie encampment on Town hill, and some of the company have made visits to this village. Miss Nellie Miller was home over Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
WEDNESDAY, JUNE $, 1888.

TEARS FOR THE DEADt KIND WORDS
 FOR THE LIVING!
 Memorial day was fittingly observed in thls town last Wednesday, but for obvious reasons only 8 condensed report of the exercises can be published.
 David s. Cowles Post, No. 60, G. A. R. first assembled at ' a. m. in their hall in this village. They were dressed in uniform and presented fine appear ance. At 7.30 a. m. they entered carri- ages and proceeded to the lower eeme- tery, where they decorated the graves of the nine veterans sleeping there. The cemetries at Ashley Falls, Clayton and Canaan Valley were next visited, in the order mentioned, and the graves of veterans were profusely decorated. A goodly number of citizens met the Post at each of these places and witnessed the ceremonies. The Hillside cemetery at East Canaan was next visited. Here the Post found large concourse of citizens, also the Norfolk colored band waiting to receive them. After decorat- ing the soldiers graves, procession of citizens was formed and preceded by the band and by the Post tue column marched to the Congregational church, where the hospitable ladies of East Canaan had spread superb repast on three long tables standing on the green in front of the church. It was a gener- ous feast, provided by willing hearts and lavish hands, and yet its variety and delicacy would delight the heart and palate of an epicure. Everyone present, veterans, civilians, old and young were fed, and yet the goodies held out, for the supply seemed inex- haustable
 The front exterior of the church was decorated with flags and bunting, while the interior was also tastefully adorned with bunting depending from the cen tre of the ceiling to the four corners o the galleries. The front of the galleries was adorned with flags crossed. The pulpit was almost hidden by flags, ani on either side stood large boquets while in front stood the cenotaph or which appeared in large letters thu word
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs Phoebe Chesley, Paterson, Clay Co.,, Iowa, tells the following remark able story, the truth of which is vouch- ed for by residents of the town 1T am 73 years old, have been troubled with kidney complaint and lameness for many years could not dress myself without help. Now I am free from all pain and soreness, and am able to do all my own housework. I owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed my youth. and removed com pletely all disease and pain. Try a bottle, soc and $1, at W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1888-06-06
FALLS VILLAGE.

Memorial services were held in the Methodist church Wednesday, after the return of all who had been delegated to decorate the soldiers graves in all the cemeteries in town, except Grassy Hill There are 19 graves in all. Speeches were made in the church by Dr Wilcox, Major Nickerson and Rev H. B. Mead, at the conclusion of which the veterans formed in lines and between which 24 girls marched, carrying flowers to the cemetery, who were headed by the Holley Mfg Co. band. They on their return had refreshments at the lecture room of the church, which was provided by the citizens of the place, and it was greatly appreciated by the veterans.