The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-07
LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF.
Small but Important Items Gathero,
From All Quarters.

Small but Important Items Gathered
From All Quarters.
The Sphinx organization means business
in the matter Of public displays to foster
and promote the best interests OF Mem
phis. Arrangements have been perfected
TO present the spectacular attraction, "The
Fall Of Paris, or the Reign of the Com
.mune," next fall. A capable artist has
been engaged 10 prepare the scenery, and
work will begin at once. The attraction Is
said 10 be one OF the most mefitorious ex-
tant, with strong historical significance.
Another meeting will be beld at an early
day. when all essential details are 10 be ar.
ranged, such rs date, place OF holding how
long 10 continue, and who are 10 take
control OF the management
THE row SQUARED.
The bloody row in Castigin ini's soloon,
No. ~ Beale street, last Saturday night,
was investigated in the police court ycster
day. The proof showed nothing except
that the German, A. Walters, without any
cause whatever assaulted Vic Spotstinin
and Mr.. and Mrs. Castiginini with a cheese
knife, wounding them all add vas himself
badly beaten. Walters lawyer advanced
the theory Of insanity. II was oyerrulcd
by the court who tinel Walters $50 Spot
stinini S25 and discharged Casiiginini.
TWO DAMAGE SUITS.
Two damage suits were instituted before
Squire Fleming yesterday. The first was
by Miss Nancy Taylor, against J. u. Muir.
rcll, and based upon an alleged breach Of
promise TO make her his wife. She wants
$500 Charles Dear, who was injured in q
collision Of trains on the Prospect Park 4
Belt line, recently, wants 500 from the
company TO cover the damages.
ROW AT A DANCE.
A dance was given Tuesday night at
Mnr. Hawley's store and residence, the last
house on Second street, Chelsea. The
dance was given by the boys in Pinch, "
and n fight resulted from the attendance OF
n young man from South Memphis. Few
eral parties are said 10 have been badly
cut, as knives wcro used freely. No ar.
rests.
MISSING HUSBAND.
W. A. Burley has been missing from his
home. 80 Marshall avenue, since Tuesday
morning. and nothing has been seen OF
heard Of him. Ills vile Is greatly alarmed
and distressed She would feel greatly
obliged for any information that might be
given. ..
Yesterday was the twenty-sixth ami
ycnary Of the capture Of Mem phis by the
Federal forces.
Orchards in and about the city arr bcinl
raided by boys. large and small. Tn,
police aro on the lookout for the tres
passcrs.
There will be irot nj Belleyiew farm
this afternoon, 20 which the public Is In
yited. Several Bne contests are an
nounccd.
An interesting revival meeting is In pro
gress nj the south Memphis Methods
church. There have been large humble
Of conversions
Gambling house keepers have dunnl
The mast two or three days cOntributcdthoi
mites 10 the city treasury. Altogether th
contributions sum up n snug total.
George Ruschmaun, better known q
Little George" WIS arrested yesterda
for ax,aulting Harry Stoll with pistol.
Was drunken row. No damage.
TtcsErs Of the Tennessee Midland raj
road have been placed ON sale at the oilic
Of II. d. Ellis, 81 Madison street, wher
any information pertaining 10 rates an
schedulcs Of that road can be had.
Tho Legislative Council will meet ~
o'clock this afternoon. President IiSdde
has an interesting report Of his recent ui
10 submit. a feature Of this will be o
the subject Of electric street railways
The Knights Of Pythias and frlond
leave Memphis Sunday, June 10, Al %
O'Clock pm, by special trin ior Cincii
natl to attend the Supreme Lodge mee
ing. They are 10 be banqucted NJ Lou
vile by the mayor and Knights oil Pythil
lodges there. See advertisement els
where.