The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-13
LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF.
Odds and Ends OF Ne WIS Gathered from
all Quarters.

Tate had returned him a nickle, 80 the
witnesses say. Williams became very
abusive, and at the end OF the line adj
vanced on Tate with an open knife, de-
handing his nickel. The conductor hastily
grabbed an iron bar, and with several pow
erful blows felled the man to the ground.
lie then went before Squire Cannon and
swore out a warrant for Williams arrest.
The magistrate put him (Tate) under ar
rest at once and then issued the warrant.
Williams jawbone is thought TO be broken
and he is otherwise hurt.
ODD FELLOWS DAY.
At $50 o'clock this morning special
train will leave the Mississippi & Tennes-
see railroad, for Lake View, on the Valley
road. bearing the Odd Fellows, their fam
lilies and guests. Arrived at the delightful
resort, the excursionists will indulge in q
basket picnic, fish-fry, and general merry
making incident TO the occasion, until 0
o'clock pm, when the train will return.
The days excursion and pleasures will be
under the auspices Of Memphis Lodge No.
0 and Chickasaw Lodge No. 8, with Mr..
Marcus Jones chairman, and Capt. w. l..
Trask, secretary. Tho other lodges are
guests, as are also all visiting Odd Fellows
in good standing. OF course il will be a
day delightfully."- spent in every respect.
TnK RAILROAD TAKES A HAND.
The Newport News & Mississippi Val
ley Railroad company, through it's solic-
itor, the Hon. Holmes Cummins, has filed
cross bills in several OF the suits brought
against II by cotton mills, arising from the
loss OF cotton in the great compress firo OF
November IL last The railroad company
sees no reason why IL should not make an
aggressive moment in the litigation grow
ing out OF that memorable calamity and
save itself from bankruptcy at the hands
OF persistent claimants.
BRADsrREEr's REPORT.
The Bradstreet agency reports 1iS fail
ures in the United States during the week
ending June s, 1888, as follows Middle
States, %; New England States, 20; south
ern States, "a; western States, 40; Pacific
States and Territories, %; against 1913 in
the preceding week, and l25, l43, 1872 and
1872 In the corresponding weeks oil 1887,
1886, 1885 and 1884 respectively.
GROWN BEYOND THE BUDGET.
Memphis is growing 80 rapidly that the
budget which would have been more than
sufficient 10 meet every want two years
ago now falls about 30 per cent. short OF
ments OF the government. President Had
den estimates the present population OF
Memphis at $1,000, and his figures are
rather under than over the mark.
hound ovER.
Mrs. Emma White, who stole purse
containing SEQ from Mrs. Peasants in
Hopkins store Monday afternoon, waived
examination in the police court yesterday,
and was placed under q 81 900 bond 10
answer the charge before the criminal
court She was also indicted by the grand
jury.
SIND MORE or THEN UP.
JEFF Mckinney and Caldwell Taylor.
colored. were sent 10 Jail by Squire Barry
yesterday for maliciously trcspassing on
the orchard property OF Mr.. A. G. johnson,
ON the boulevard. When Mr.. johnson re-
monstratcd with the intrudcn and ordered
them Oh, they became abusive and threat
ening.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS
The butchers Of Martin Moore are on
trial In the criminal court today.
The Confederate Historical association
held an important and interesting meeting
last night.
Tho Monte sano excursionists have re-
turned. Each and every one Is delighted
with the trip and iis experiences.
The Knights Of Pythias, after a round OF
pleasure In Louisville, reached Cincinnati
yesterday afternoon at 1890 o'clock.
About thirty members Of tho German
Maonncrchor left last evening for Cinoin.
natl, 10 participate In the great Saengcr-
icst
The IAuderdale Street sunday-school
picnic Is postponed from Thursday next 10
next week. The day will DO made known
through TuE ATRIAL.
President IIadden. In an interview pub
lishcd in another column, says there Il no
danger Of discontinuance oil the garbage
service. Good enough.
The railroad employees who caused the
collision between The Iron Mountain and
Kansas City roads locomotives. Monday,
were arrested yesterday.
Tho entertainment given by the ladies'
Of the fernando Street Methodist church,
last night, nj the residence Of Mrs. II. q.
Hollcnbcrg, was a charming affair.
A plaid WOODEN shawl was picked up on
Madison street, between Main and second,
yesterday afternoon. II IL al the station.
house. We owner, git and got H.
Tho annual picnic OF the Knights Of In.
install will take place Mt Estiyal park on
Wednesday, Juno 20. Tho knights never
do anything by halves, and all who attend
are assured good time.
There IL beautiful ak months old girl
baby nj the siation.housc. Tho police
don't want II. A responsible party may
have u, along with tho good will OF uoso
Interested. Call early and secure a bar.
gain.
John Williams Il a thieyiah darky. Ills
fancy led him 10 nip lot of empty boxes
from the store Of Kelly, Roper q Reilly.
Waterman Charles Tolcr III onto WI.
llams. and n copper yanked him 10 the
station. Larceny n the charge.
The alarm Of Ere nj 1895 O'Clock yes.
tcrday morning. was caused by the bum
ing ~ roof At No. M Exchange street.
Tho flames were cxiinguiahod before
much damage resulted. A spark from the
chimney caused the fire. Tho house n
occupied by negrocs
The admirable design Of tho proposed
jay Gould Medical college, a COPY Of
which appeared In yesterdays Arrrat.
was the work Of That excellent firm 81
architects, Mcssfs. Martin dCharnbcflain,
who arr 10 he congratulated upon their
success In giving such graceful shape 10
the idoas Of the protectors u tho new col.
lego.
Scan your tickets for the following prize
numbers drawing tho capiinlsln the louis.
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