The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-30

The outlook for "Rome Under Nero" in
Memphis next fall is Frightening per-
cepubly. Circular letters were sent out to
those who have never failed to assist in
such undertakings, calling for meeting at
the Merchants exchange yesterday after
noon. A number Of replies were elected,
some in person Others by mail. The meet
ing was called to order by Mr.. Robert Gal
loway, who was Immediately elected per-
manent chairman. Mr. Lou Leubrie was
heartily chosen secretary.
Mr.. Galloway explained, in plain, point
cd language, the discouragements encoun-
tered and the necessity for unanimous and
vigorous action. Mr.. Leubrie then read a
few OF the letters received in answer TO the
circular, among which was the following
Mr. Lou Leubrie, City;
Dear Safeguarding Rome Under
Nero, would say we cannot attend the
meeting today, but we are heartily in ac-
cord with your efforts TO bring IL TO Mem
phis. We will double or treble our sub
scription il others do 30 and it is necessary
to secure. Very respectfully,
VAN VLEET & Co.
Mr.. Leubrie made a statement OF the
financial condition OF the enterprise, and
suggested methods upon which IL would
be impossible 10 fail TO raise the money.
Mr. ii. J. Forsdick offered the following,
which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the executive commit
tee be empowered TO close the contract
with the Order OF Cincinnatus for the
spectacle Of Rome Under Nero when the
sum OF $4,000 is subscribed"
Chairman Galloway then announced the
continuance of the following committees
on subscriptions, and urged them to take
hold Of the movement with new zeal and
tho project would soon be a reality:
Main Street, Madison 10 Poplar-S. Ven
dig, Il. Leidy, p. 4. Hopkins, John j.
Duffy, Sam May.
Main Street, North OF Poplar. j. Will
ians j. I. Walsh, NJ 4. Garyin, ID. Wurz-
burger, ID. f. Goodyear
Main Street, South OF Madison-Re. ii.
Vance, Tom Wright, Fred I. Anderson,
Henry Loeb, Ike Samelson.
Second Street, North OF Madison-Gil-
bert Raine, John Oyerton, A. ID. Arm
strong, Jules Rozier, Jas ii. Thompson.
Second Street South Of Madison--J. A..
Signaigo, Robert lockwood, A. Il. Davis
Front Street, North Of MMlison-M. j.
Clarke, V. ID. Fuchs, II. Ashbrook.
lieale Street-Chas Kney, L. Benseick,
Sam Stein.
Front Street, South OF Madison George
Arnold, G. G.. Root, ]. NJ. Williams, l..
Lawhorn, l.. Erb.
Cross Streets, North OF and Including
Madison-W. III. Bingham, Joe Mancini,
Joe Spccht, IT,, J. J. Murphy.
Cross Streets, South OF Madison 10 Beale--
r. G.. Craig, james &. Bell. Jos. Gotthelf.
Real Estate Companies-B. NJ. Stratton,
r. l.. Goyer, II. Is. Cullen, J. ii. I. Mar
tin, II. l.. Guion.
Banks and Insurance Companies-B. +.
Price, I'd. Beaslcy, Hunter Raine, j. ID.
Montedonico.
Manufactures, Foundries, Breweries,
Etc.--J. W. Sehor, Gus. Lmberg, II. p.
Diehl.
Railroads and Express Companies-C
A. DeSasurc, II. ID. Ellis. X. II. Talley,
:. L. Finley, II. Hughes.
Street Railways and MotoB-Jno. S.
Tool, Thos. Barrett, Lou Leubrie, 4. A.
| Lamb.
Boals-Jno. NJ. Peters, Jno. Hardin, X.
T.. Lee, Adj Storm, T. u. Andrews.
Upon motion the meeting then adjourn.
| ed subject 20 call Of the chairman.