The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-18

Arch Masons: II. b. Cullen, II. p; P. NJ.
Stanley, n; H. NJ. Drake, s.; ID. T. Por-
ter, Treas; j. d. HUM, Sec; A. b.
Ireadwell, Trustee; NJ. ii. Price, C. H.;
i. I. Price, 7. s.; ii. b. Brown, r. A. c.;
9. NJ. Espy, NJ. SV.; Wharton s. Jones,
NJ. Nv; ]. W, Bruce, NV; w. s.
Matthews, Sent.
A well known Memphian now wears
three undershirts; the second was put on
when the first polar wave struck the city,
and the third was pulled over the other
two when the last storm struck the citv;
should another blizzard come fourth un-
dershirt will be put to use, and the ques-
ton arises: Why not put ON one thick
undershirt in place Of three thin ones? Or
are the thin ones removable.
Chairman Slaughter says the county
court will be convened, ii possible TO get a
quorum, on Monday morning next, and
the small amount of business on the calen-
dar disposed of. II the MAGISTRATES do
not come 90 time no further effort will be
made until the next regular term, begin
ming the first Monday in April The APP
preparations are yet on the calendar, and
this will, no doubt, have u certain amount
OF influence in securing quorum next
week.
Deputy Coroner John Powell held
two inquests yesterday. The first was on
the remains of colored man named
George Green, who left his home on
Charleston Hill, Monday night to come
up town. Yesterday morning he was
found at the west end OF the Madison
street bridge 10y Officer Favor. He had
evidently fallen down and broken his
neck. Such was the verdict OF the inquest
jury. The next was on the body of
Hannah Preston, also colorcd, who was
found in the rear of No. 100 DeSoto street.
The jury returned verdict Of death from
exposure.
People residing in tho vicinity OF
Union and Mclean avenues were treated
10 beautiful thrilling and touching spec
taclc about 10 o'clock Monday night. At
that hour the grocery store aud residence
OF MIR. II. w. llughcy caught fire aud was
entirely destroyed. The family lived on
the second floor, and il was by the sheer
est good fortune that they were saved by
the husband and father. None of their
effects save two trunks were rescued from
the flames. Mr.. Hughey found no time
to don any OF his wearing apparel, and for
long while walked about in the snow
bareiooted. Several cans OF powder in the
store exploded. which added terror TO the
situation. The loss will aggregate 5000;
only partially insured.
Reports Of destitution come in great
numbers TO the police every day, and the
liberal hearted guardians Of the peace never
fail TO respond, thus dcpriving themselves
OF great many comforts A family re-
siding at No. 81 Adams street, in rear of q
grocery store, has received liberal assistance
from this source, but there is much re-
naming undone. The family consists Of a
widow and her widowed daughter, both Of
whom have a young child. The younger
mother Ia and has been confined toher bed
for several days with malarial fever. There
is no fuel wherewith TO create warmth, and
clothing is OF a scanty character. Dr.
Williamson attends the sick lady, but she
has no money TO pay for medicine. Con.
tributions for cases Of this sort should be
sent 10 Chief Davis without delay.