The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-28
LOCAL MATTERS In BRIEF.
ODDS AND ENDS OF NEWS GATHER
ED FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Probably Fatal Accident to Mr.. Louis
Botto-water Supply from Artesian
Merchants zouaves to Arrive
This Afternoon--Paragr

Mr.. Louis B0tto, engineer OF the steamer
Kate Adams, while trying to cross the
track OF the L. & N. railroad in front OF
moving train, near the National cemetery,
yesterday afternoon, was knocked down
by the engine and dragged several hum
bred yards before stop could be made.
The unfortunate mans injuries consist of
several broken ribs, broken leg and in.
ternal injuries, which ii is feared will
prove fatal. He was brought TO the city
in baggage car, and conveyed TO his
home on Dunlap street, where his wounds
were attended by Ds. Williford and
Rogers. Mr.. Botto is about seventy years
OF age, and has spent nearly his whole life
on the river.
A GRAND BLOWING UP.
The Equitable Gaslight Company will
test It's mammoth, substantial and hand
some tanks this morning with air, prelimi-
nary to turning in gas and beginning Its
distribution throughout the city. The
history Of this concern Is further evidence
OF the wonderful vitality and bright pros
pect OF Memphis rs the most promising
metropolis In the south. II is less
than six months since the enterprise
was commenced, and fully $500, 900 have
been expended. All this was cash, sub
scribed outright. and not raised by bonds
issued. Before the system Is entirely
complete $3.50, 900 more will have been
expended. Unless there was n very sub
stantial belief In the city's prosperous
future, the stockholders in this concern,
who are all shrewd business men, would
not have planted so much capital. The
works are worthy visit Of inspection,
being model in every respect
NATURES INVITATION sPuRSED.
There Is another public enterprise that
Memphis, or portion thereof should fall
onto like thousand bricks and see that II
goes through in short order. The posi-
bilitics OF this city II Raleigh were only
made suburban summer resort Of easy
and rapid access, are beyond esti-
mate. Few cities In America have
such desirable spots and healthy wa
ies in close proximity, and those that
have, consider themselves favored by
fortune and have developed them TO un.
told advantage. A dummy line TO the
springs, and money spent in beautifying
them and surroundings, together with a
large modern hotel, would immeasurably
benefit the city and reward those who
carried the enterprise through. Every
body is in favor OF IL, but organization is
lacked. The wonder Is that all this was
not done years ago, nature having ex-
tended lavish inducements.
HAIL TO THE WATER COMPANY.
At last half the city is enabled to rejoice
and be glad over the departure ofthe odor-
GUS and unhealthy supply Of Wolf river
conglomerate through tho city water
works. The company yesterday surprised
and gratified its patrons north Of and in
Guiding Court street, by turning on water
from the artesian wells, which ran through
the pipes clear, pure. and with as much
power M from the old source. IL will be
only few days until the entire city is
supplied from these wells, and IL would
not be amiss TO hold n grand jollifcation
mass meeting. This improvement viii
mark a new era in the rapidly growing
popularity and prosperity OF the city.
Thanks, Judge Latham and siockholding
gentlemen.
SUMNER CONCERTS.
There were two concerts at Jackson
Mound park yesterday, 2.30 and 8 o'clock
p. m. Prof. Amold's excellent orchestra
furnished the music, which was OF high
order, and the citizens contributed
the cash. Both were well pat
ronized and highly enjoyed. These
entertainments will no doubt be repeated
every Sunday during the summer, or they
should be, and thus remove the odious
complaints OF unbearable dullness In the
line Of pleasant diversion from tho weeks
business wear and tear.
ATAMILy rRAcAs
There was q small family row In the rear
Of 05 DeSoto street last night. The place
is q shanty and occupied by Henry Par
son, his daughter, and mistress, Lima
Parson. Henry surprised the woman
while In the act Of chastising his offspring,
and interposed violent objection, consist
ing Of a few well directed blows In the
face. Ie was arrested and charged with
assault and battery and the woman was
also pulled for being drunk and using
abusive language.
THEiR POPULARITY RKnAiss.
The Merchants Zouaves will leave
Nashville ut 7;30 O'Clock this morning. and
arrive here at o'clock this afternoon. The
boys need not fear scornful frowns from
friends because Of their failure 10 capture
fint prixc. II Ia borne In mind that the
yictou were home talent The disposition
In 30 exclaim, Save m from the umpire"
and "Rats," No ono here believes that
the boys went upon the field asleep.
DIDN'T STICK TO SWITCHES.
The outgoing and incoming trains on
the Prospect Park 4 Belt dummy line
came near colliding al tho cofner OF Elliot
street and Iladden avenue yesterday fore
noon. Both trains we're crowded with
people, and had the smashup occurred
there Is no telling what the result would
A PASTOR cASEp.
The ladies' OF the firt Presbyterian
church have presented their pastor, the
Rev. r. A. venable, with handsome and
costly gold headed cane. Although a young
man, and In need Of no such auxiliary
support, the popular recipient will never
forgot OF neglect 10 wear u when called
away from home for any purpose.
CUT nER sTErFArHER.
Mable Cowley colorcd, aged fifteen
years, was arrested yesterday afternoon by
officer Dallas Lee, for cutting Charlie
Ward, her stcpiaiher. Mable claims that
sho acted In sclf-defcnse. The wound In
only slight, II being small cut ON the
leg.
BAooED ron pEooISo.
Y. l. Williams, n middle-agcd white
man, from Atlanta, Ga, was arrested last
night while soliciting aims In the Peabody