The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-12
THE CALIPH

Is not inclined to overlook anything that
requires attention from the proper officials
lie made two incognito expeditions dur.
ing the past week, and reminds the people
That the much-complained.o habit OF
driving loose animals through the streets
is still continued In spite Of the statutes.
That II is not only an unsafe practice,
but disagrceable one from the amount Of
dust raised.
That the police might use few more
buttons efiicaciously on the myriads Of
dogs that make night hdeous.
That the loud-mouthed dog nuisance is
second TO none.
That the shrill whistles OF engines,
presses and factoiie continue 10 blow,
though the law says thou shalt not"
That the system OF church bells ringing
morning, noon and evening hours is COM
mendable and OF great convenience.
That the land boom is only sleeping.
Too many moneyed men areabsent at pres
ent TO indicate activity.
That in the fail the revival In this line
wilt resume its original "hustling."
That Mrs. Cleveland's describing the
hustle will have no effect on the fall hustle
in trade.
That abscntees should return soon
enough 10 sustain the grand Fall Display.
That all who intend seeing this grand
spectacle should read up on the fall OF Ma
poleon II. and the Commune.
That two good books on the subject are
Bulwer's "Parisians" and Hugo's History
OF a Crime"
That every policeman after witnessing
1.-THE Pirates OF Penzance,' has concluded
that he is the "Slavc 10 Duty"
That hot weather has no effect on the
crowds that gather at Jackson Mound.
That thousands OF tons Of ice are daily
consumed in Memphis.
That the retail price OF 500 per ton Is too
high where the manufacture Of IL costs
less than IL.
That We need another ice factory to
break mp the present monopoly.
That monopolics In this city don't Ego
down" with reasonable aud iair-minded
citizens.
That depletion Of stock Is no excuse for
the miserable service on the street car
lines at present.
That waiting twenty minutes on hot
corner for bobtail car is not pleasant
performance.
That the man who sits sideways in n
crowded car, still exists. lie is seen daily
on any car.
That the putting, blowing of steam and
and whistling, as performed by the Kansas
City incline, materially interiercs with the
opera at the park.
That some courteous request 10 avoid
this should be made TO the Kansas City
officials.
That the electric light system Is develop
ing into a first class nuisance, on account
Of frequent cxtinguishing.
That some one should Immediately de-
wise rules for sireci car etiquette.
That the above was suggested by seeing
a young gentleman, Ia company with
young lady, comb his musiache in the
presence Of car fall Of people.
That people who are 80 drnsely ignorant
Of the propriciics should remain at home.
That the cessation Of the rate war has
cut OIL many poor man from a summer
outing.
That rate wars are fun for the people.
but death 20 railroads.
That the Second street fire Of Friday
drcw crowd Of not lcSs than 3 200 people.
That Il was composed In great part Of
the idle men and boys who have no bust
ness 10 occupy their time.
That the police should look 10 the gang
Of young idle negro youths who insolcntly
proclaim their allegiance 10 "thc gang that
never swcaia.'
Tha, some Of them could be Of great
service on the rock pile.
That the escapes from the rock pile yard
are again becoming numerous.
That all good citizens will be glad when
the new city quarters will be permanently
located on the corner OF Washington aud
second.
That President IIaddcn makes very
good city recorder, aud there Is no ncces.
sity for duplicating the Office.
That the new Iouayc company just
formed will add greatly 10 the reputation
Of Memphis n a military center
That the weather j. nov changing and
cool nights arc beginning.
That all ahscnlccs should be notified
that the backbone OF the summer has been
broken.
That undue publicity was given the let.
tiers Of the late MB. Scott Tho privacy of
her family should have been preserved