The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-19

e"'S PSoi'ioH ior ODSefVallOn uuIlhb
October, although it is quite conspicuous
evening starin the southwest, and will set fifty
minutes toseventy-five minutes later than tae
sun. Mars sets three hours later than the
sun. Jupiter is not in favorable position for
observation because Of low altitude and the
approach to the sun. II was in conjunction
with the moon October g. Saturn Is in good
position for observation in the morning. 1t
may be found. in the east between Cancer
and Leo, and, at present, rising at midnight.
II will be in conjunction with the moon on
the 2Sth. Uranus is not in favorable po-
siion tor observation at the present time,
and Neptune, In the constellation of Taurus,
north and west of Hyades, has retrograde
motion this month. II will be in cOnjunc-
ton with the moon on the odd.
You'll see some surprising things in the
next election" said DIR. G.. W. Reed of
Madison, Ind, to the Corner Lounger yes
terdav.
DR.. Reed Is a commercial traveller Of wide
experience whose business carries him at
one time or another into every State of the
Union. Being an intelligent observer, tho
doctors opinions are valuable.
'What sort of surprises have you reference
TOP asked the Lounger.
political revolutions" was the reply. ut
is next TO certain that Illinois will cast her
vote for Palmer, the Democratic nominee
for Governor and il is almost as certain that
the Presidential ticket will go the same way.
| have been through that State lately, also
Minh I,,.l H. 4,
are taking place from Republicanism to
Democracy arc astounding"
"Wbat about Indiana2'
Indiana is just as certain to go for Cleve-
land and Thurman ms Texas is. The labor
ing men of Republican lcanings will scratch
Harrison to n man. There are -, 600 train
dspatchcrs in the State who will vote for
Cleveland. The laboring classes throughout
the State are enthusiastic for the Democratic
ticket"
"And Michigan"
81 spoke to as many as 100 men In various
parts OF the State-mcn of intelligence and
well informed, and they assured me that
Cleveland had more than fighting chance
TO carry IL. The masses everywhere seem
to favor tariff reform"
The late T.. l.. Tops personal estate was
valued at 81, 500, but his family is comforta-
bly, provided for by life insurance policies to
the value Of $4,000. What u blessing life
insurance Is, not only TO give peace OF mind
TO the proydent husband aud father. but
comfort aud ailluence to tho cherished ones
lac leaves behind.
Mr.. Dave Gensburgcr and other residents
and property owners along Vance street had
a petition before the Legislative Council,
Yesterday, Tor a crossing at Vance and Null.
berry The scarcity Of money for public
improvements caused his petition TO go
down, whrrcupon Mr.. Gensburger came up
and made an carne ~ little speech In protest.
lie had been trying to get that crossing for
years; IL was absolutely necessary in order
to keep pedestrians from a forced resort
to the cutters, and he had asked for
IL when there was plenty OF money
on hand President MADDEN admit
ted that all he claimed WIS true but
q brief bank account rendered the impcnch-
ment doubly distressing. A happy thought
struck one Of the gentlemen present who in
stantly seized upon the idea 10 help the
council out Of the cayernous hole into which
Il had fallen. II was this: Resolved That
the city furnish the residents along Vance
and Mulberry streets with stills" II was
handed Secretary Pullen. who started Il on
the rounds Of the councilmcn for some one
who would attach his signature aud push is
fortunes. Mr.. IIirsch read II over three OF
four times, fell backward In commissions OF
| laughter Mr.. Graham, who was pre-.
pared for the shock by witnessing hi.
associates prcdicamcnL fell 10 the foot
IN regular proxysms; Capt. Lee, Col. Randlc
and President Holden closed their eye.
when Il fell into their hands rather than to
be- broke up, aud handed il over 10 Mr. Pet.
tit, who was half sick and pctuanL The
latter carefully adjusted his spcciaclcs read
II closely, and, without a smile said.
'lIumph' We've got no money 20 buy
stills" That throw barrel Of ice water on
the hilariiy and business was resumed. But
those people get no stills from the city.
There are bright prospects Of mn interest
Ing clash between the city and railroads on
account Of boiler Inspection. Capt. Pcsram,
Of the Memphis 4 Charleston road, disputes
the rights Of the city 10 inspect the boil
err any Of his locomotives, claiming
that the ordinance only oontcmplnles sta
iionary engines Il reads, however. all
| b1ilcrs," meaning. Of course, those IN th,
city The clty will not sec Il in that light
though. and injunction proceedings ar,
/ likely ~ follow.
TIE APPEAL APPRECIATED.