The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-25
LOCAL MATTERS In BRIEF
SMALL BUT IMPORTANT ITEMS COL
LECrED FROM ALL QUARTERS.
w. w. Prouty Said to Have Left Men,
phis at the Point Of q Pistol-"More to
Follow" For Mount Vernon Cyclone
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IOhOW TIL 1AVanb OAhOa OyOiOnO
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A well known broker is authority for the
following version OF the W. w. Prouty
affair, who was supposed to have skipped
from this city, leaving creditors in the
lurch for about 5000: 'The man has
been done a great injustice. I roomed
with him for two months, and knowing
him, can't think of any one who would
be less likely to do such thing than
Prouty. He is as smart fellow as ever
came in contact with; has ample ability to
make money, and that he should ruin his
prospects by becoming criminal is alb
surd. He was comparative stranger in
Memphis, and how could he raise g, 900
without giving something substantial TO
show for II? And II he had made off with
that much money, why didn't the author
tiles make some effort 10 got him back?
Why wasn't reward offered? Why didn't
the grand jury indict him? No, have
positive knowledge that Prouty left Mem
pbis because OF something else. He was
given just 50 many minutes to leave town,
or run the risk Of being killed. There was
woman in the case, and it was her husband
who informed him that the town couldn't
hold him in safety twelve hours. The
poor fellow left with tears in his eyes. /
think he is to be pitied more than con-
demned."
AN UNKNOWN MANS SUDDEN DEATH.
last Thursday evening man, some
forty years old, apparently tramp, made
his appearance at Raleigh and went into
Mr. Albrights store. His head and throat
were swollen and tied up. He appeared
10 be suffering greatly and was placed in n
wagon TO bc sent 10 the poor-house and
he died ON tho way. lie Is said TO have
remarked that he came from Alabama.
Ills name was not ascertained and there
was no paper on his person whereby he
could be identified. An inquest was held
by 'Squire.R. NJ. Mason and the Jury re-
turned verdict that he came TO his death
from unknown causes. II Is thought,
however, that he died from suiIocation,
caused by swollen gland of the throat.
Ills effects, aside from his clothing, which
was rough and common, consisted OF SIPS
In money, knife, some tobacco and n
pack OF cards. He was a man about FIVE
feet seven inches, wore a short, reddish
beard and had rather a light complexion.
The remains were buried at the expense Of
the county.
or COURSE lie WASN'T DRUNK.
you've been drinking" mildly sug-
gcsied Judge Julius j. DuBose, OF the
criminal court. 10 gentleman summoned
for jury service in the II. Wallace McKitt-
rick case yesterday. The object of this
sage attention WIS a well known Front
street clerk, and his endeavor 10 maintain
an equilibrium while mountingthe witness
stand was both painful and amusing. TO
all appearances, his honor had hit the nail
on the head. The candidate for
jury honon had, apparently, not only
been drinking, but was drunk, 10 put Il
mildly. But he became indignant, rs
usual in such cases, 'rye not-hic-bcen
drin'-hic-any moro'n you is-hic," said the
offended gentleman. I'VE can stand
any number OF such remarks Mt $40 a
mark" rejoincd his honor OTIS all
judge" continued the young
man, there s-hic-your money-hic-but I'm
He was excused from
further examination, the fine RENTED,
and he left the courtroom proclaiming his
freedom from incbriation.
RAISING RELIEF FUNDS.
The following Telegram, sent yesterday,
shows partially tho good work being done
In this city for the cyclone sufferers nj
Mount Vernon, ILL.,:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Marrh a. iSss.
Ia.rIsn Erana a ll.f
Mount Vernon. III:
Forwarded by express today another 10
Of 500 Tor the relief Of your
people. More 10 follow.
w. A. GAoE, Chairman,
j.. A. KEELING, Secretary,
Mount Vernon Relief Committee.
The more 10 follow will doubtless
more than double the amount already for |
wsr,ied ~ 200. Besides the vigorous and |
systematic committee work, there will soon
be given circus and miscellaneous pro-
gram on the bluff, 10 be followed on the |
9th Of April by a repetition Of Miss Grace |
Iewellyn's exquisite entertainment nj the |
thcaier. Many OF the minor features OF |
former performance win be omitted, leav-
Ing only those OF sterling beauty aud merit,
by others equally good.
This time the sale OF tickets will bc under
The auspices Of the two exchanges, aud
The brilliant audience that attended the
flint viii doubtless be duplicated.
ADVERTISING TENNESSEE
II has been determined Mt Nashville 10
build n car, or cars, Of wood from Tennos-
zee forests, and iron from Tennessee ores
and furnaces and foundries, and 10 place |
In them specimens OF every mineral found |
In the State, Of all her agricultural products |
and Of manufactures In this way, II Ii |
thought, within a close compass, an epit- |
pine Of the products and resources OF the |
State could be collected. The next step
will be 10 submit these TO the inspection |
II the country, and 10 do this Il has been |
10 raise fund Of $1,000 and |
start the special train ON tour through |
The west, and north and south, making |
balts at every city OF importance, the trip |
10 extend over a period OF six months. DR.. |
J. II. Saiiard will be in charge.
RHEuAATisN. NOT Paralysis.
Tho following telegram will be graiiiy.
Ing news 10 the hundreds Of friends OF Mr.. |
II. O.. Watson, who was reported par.
HmS,Spo Mis-. March q, ISIS.
10 the Editor Of Tho Appeal.
In your issue Of this morning Il Il stated
That l was stricken with paralysis whilo
arguing case NJ fernando. Please cor
rect the announcement, m Il Is untrue.
have been confined 10 my room two
lays with an acute attack OF rheumatism,
rom which ! have almost recovered.
suppose the exaggerated report furnished
Iou ofpw ont az this cirrtfmafance
II. 9. WATSON.