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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
ST. DoMINIo's UNION.
Doors OF This Young Organization
Thrown Open Last Light

Doors OF This Young Organization
Thrown Open Last Light.
Tho St. Dominic's union, one Of the
youngest social organizations in tho city,
opened lis doors last night for reception
TO It's active and associate membership,
and made the occasion doubly attractive
by being complimentary 10 the r. Rev.
Bishop Rademachcr.
by $50 o'clock 100 or moro guests had
assembled in the large billiard room and
were formally presented to the guest OF the
evening.
The bishop, while making short stay
In the city, was wholly surprised 10y being
thus honorcd, and appreciated thoroughly
the compliment paid him. lie isa de.
lightiul convenationalist, with pleasing adj
dress and with benignant countenancc,
which puts his visitor ut ease.
The reception lasted several hours, and
was enjoyable in every sense. This club,
organized for social and literary purposes,
was chartered about month ago, and
started its career with the following OIL
cers:
J. J. Koycr, president.
j. j. NJ, Dixon, vicc-prcsidcnt
Chas IIalloran, % vice.prcsidcnt.
T. II. Clarke, secretary.
y. &. lavigne, treasurer.
II Is composed Of young unmarried mel
with associate members who are only from
| the ranks OF tho bcnedicts. They hay,
fitted M pleasant quarters at No. ~ Wash
ington street The largo front room con
tains two handsome billiard tables while
In the ell beyond is the rcadingroom, sup
piled with the latest magazines andperiod-
icals.
The union Is In fair way toward
achieving success, judging from the happy
termination Of their first public reception.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
THE MERCANTILE BANK.
A Magnificent Combination for Direct
ors and other Ofacials.

ors and other Ohacials.
Messrs. J. r. Goodwin, j, NJ. Goodbar,
A. w. Newsom, f. M. Nelson, w. p.
Dunavant, I. d. Sims, John Armistead,
II, l.. Guion, II. l.. Coffin, W, IL. Ken
nedy, ]. NJ. Smith, Charles Kney, J. n.
Falls, NJ. Gavin, f. 7. Anderson, Andrew
J. Harris, T. b. Turley and H. b. Wilkin-
son constitute the new board of directors
Of the Mercantile bank. Mr.. J. Il. God.
win is president: Mr.. J. NJ, Goodbar, vice.
president, and Mr.. c. Hunter Rainc
cashier, all elected on Tuesday last. 1t
would be difficult matter toselect more
prominent and substantial group of bust
ness men. They are each and every one
live, energetic and enterprisng, yet suili-
GENTLY conservative TO surround their adj
ministration over banking affairs with alb
soluto safety The Mercantile bank, though
established but a few years ago, has ad-
vanced to the front rank, until today IL
stands leading favorite in tho business
community. lts success Is well mcritcd,
and will continue so long as the present
policy of retaining only capable men at its
head is pursued.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
baltimore ., Athletics 4.

PmLADrLPnIA, April lS.-There was
large attendance this evening at the open
ing of the American championship season.
Baltimore won by timely hitting and
Blerbaur's disastrous tumble which cost
two runs. The Athletics could do very
little with Kilroy who pitched in mag
niiiccnt form. The score
Athletics.."~""..""......o oloi o.
Base hits-Athletics s, Baltimore s. En-
rors-Athetics 3, baltimore 1.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April lS.--Jimmy
Fogarty, the clever outielder, who has
persistently refused TO sign a contract with
the Philadelphia club unless given large
increase over last years salary, today
signed with the Phillies for the coming
season. His salary, it is said. will be
$500, the amount demanded by him.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
BrookIym 10, CIeYelamd 1.

NEW York, April lS.-The American
season was formally opened at Washington
park today in Brooklyn by game between
the Brooklyn and Cleveland clubs. The
weather was dark and threatening, and
only $500 people were present. The game
resulted in an easy victory for the home
club, the Cevelands being outplayed at
every point. The score;
llrookl yn.....-...-...,-3 0 0 0 2 lilo
Cleveland. / 90 o o.
Base hits Brooklyn IA, Cleveland s.
Errors-Brooklyn o. Cleveland 10.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
DISEASE BREEDING HOLES.
Attention OF the Health Authorities
Respectfully Directed.

Attention OF tho Health Authorities
Respectfully Directed.
The police commissioners and health
authorities should 10 out and take look
nj the backWater In the sunk lots In the
vicinity Of Auction and Fourth streets, aud
get Whit OF two Of the awful stencil that
arises from the filth upon the surface and
at the bottom Of Il. There are acres Of
these low lots, around the edges Of which
are built on upright posts frame shanties,
occupied mostly by negroes. The houses
stand on the post foundations six and
eight feet above the ground, and the
water IL almost sweeping through
the floors Of many, while some
have had 90 bc deserted altogether 10 give
way 10 the iniruding flood. The oiial from
the vaults. the garbage and all the ncces-
sary and unnecessary 9Th which abounds
in such n neighborhOod stands siagnant,
| exnding IL vile and disease breeding in-
/ lucncc into the nostrils Of every dwcllcr
/ in the vicinity or passcrby. Ono can not
cross the bayou bridge on Second street
without growing sick and faint nj the ioul-
ness OF the atmosphere which he need.
,nnst bmathe. There are workshops and
rtorc. houses all along the banks Of these
GEES pools, and TO think Tor . minute that
Tho people who are en,loayoring "a
earn a living 10y working IN them are
moi hourly contracting disease that
sooner or later will prostrate their sys
tens. or summarily cause their death,
IA nonsense. for they certainly are.
n was here and In other like neighbor'
hoods that the first germ Of tho epidemic
which have devastated this city genera
tel. Here Is where Il will originate agaii
should such dire calamity be- IN store To-
this long suffering people. There ~ M
good reason why such disease producing
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19

Kasa,s CRY, Mo-, April ls.-The
cowboys fell an easy victim TO the Cinein-
mas al the opening game OF the season
today. Mullane was only bit four times
while the visitors batted Porter freely.
The home club played fair fielding game
and the Cincinnaiis have perfect field
ing column, with the exception Of three
men sent 10 hrst on balls. The grounds
were very muddy and there was no base
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19

SuI~nary: Earned runs - Charleston,
4: birmingham, 2. Two base hiis-Glenn,
Powell. Peak, Lynch. Bmks, Bittman.
Total base hits-Charleston, l6i Birming-
ham, 10. First base on balls-Charles,on,
o. birmingham, l. Left ON bascs-Charles-
ton, :; birmingham, 2. Struck out
BY Noss, g by Sullivan, ]. Passed balls
Childs, 2. Wild pitch-Voss, /. Batter hit
by voss, 1. Double plays - Stieii,
Peak and Powell, Burks, Bittman and
Lynch, 2. Time OF gamo-lbO. Cmpin
Saunders.
No.. a..A Issseeufame-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19

Summary: Earned run-New Orleans,
!. Two-base hits McAlecr, Sneed, Wer-
den. Ihree-base hlt--McAleer Total
bases on hits-Memphis, @; New Orleans,
@. First base on errors Memphis, 3. Left
on bases. Memphis, Z; New Orleans, 2.
Struck out-By Nichols, 2; by Widner, 9.
Double play-Keinzele, Fuller and Brad.
ley. Umpire Ed Shengle. Time Of game,
l:30
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
~. Louis \. Louisvi,,e O.

ST. LOUIS, No., April ls.-1'he Ameri-
can association season opened here today
in grand style, the Browns shutting out
Louisville. The game was n splendid tri-
umph for King, but three hits being made
of of him and but three men reached first
base and none went beyond second base.
He also received perfect support. Ramsey
was hit hard and often, and the visitors
were outplayed at every point. Score
st. Louis, s.; Louisville, o.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
ATTEND the Races today.

An visiting member Of the Press A.
socialion are especially aud cordially In
yited 10 call, while herr, aud look through
the wholesale establishment OF VIM, X.
Moore 4 Co. Entnnco No. 200 Main
street. They may notbc awarcoi the fact
that Memphis boasts OF Che largest esiab'
lishmcnt u this kin,i In the Southern
States.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19

Jimmy fogariy FIXED.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April ls,-lndian'
npolis, s; Buffalo, 0.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19

MvLTono buys old gold
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

AN amusing story is told Of q Scotch
country preacher and his beadle. The
minister, when about to publish tho
bans Of marriage, discovered that he
could not lnd the names. Not wishing
to make lone pause he repea: ed: 81
publish the bans of marriage between.
Still no sigma cf the paper, He began
again: ~ publish the bans of marriage
between Still no paper could be
found. lie began again: 81 publish
the bans Of marriage between" The
beadle, wishing to enlighten him as to
where the paper containing the names
was, cried out, to the CONSERVATION of
the congregation: '.Atween the cushion
anu the desk, slr.''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
Wash out oil stains on clothes In
cold water; ink stains dip In milk.
aow TO sole OF a wife.

Good health, good morals, good sense and
good temper, are the four essentials for a
good wife. These are the tndispensables.
good looks. accomplishments, family po-
sition, etc. With tho first four, married
life will be comfortable and happy Lack
ing either, 1t VIII be in more OF less degree
o failure. Upon good health dep ends large
ly good temper aud good looks, and to some
extent good sense also, as the best mind
must be affected more or less by tho weak
nesses and whims attendant on frail health.
Young man, If your wife is falling into !,
state Of invilidism, first of all things try to
restore her health. II she Is troubled with
facilitating female weaknesses, buy DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t will
cure her.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
AERBRAHD FIFTH WHEEL. --LATEST Lat soPs|ssggyy opa|sgy
Improvement HERBIeAND CO., Fremont. O.
q q 4 sHzsIxagNyg

OMAHA MAN--You naughty hoyI
Dick, don't you know better than to
ask people how much money they liavep
I hope yon Will excuse the child, BEr,
Nicefellow.
Mr.. Nicefellow--O Of course, or course.
The little fellow didn't know what he
was talking about.
Little Dick--Yes, did, too. Sis
said she wished she knew, and wanted
to tell her.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

CLERK ito young lady who has pur-
chased o pair Of gold sleeve buttons for
her dance) ANY initials. MissP
Young Lady--Oh, yes, I forgot, en-.
grave the letter U, his first name.
Clerk--Ah. May I ask, miss, If it is
Uriah or Ulysses? names With = are
Iare.
Young Lady lproudiyJ Fl, name s
Eugene,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
now to Gain Strength and EIesh.

Use after each meal SCOTS Emulsion with
Hypophosphites. It is rs palatable rs milk,
and. easily digested, The rapidity with
which delicate people improve with Its use
is wonderful. Use 1t and try your weight.
AS remedy for Consumption, Throat af.
fections anu Bronchitis, 1t Is unec ua led.
Please read: II used Scotts Emulsion in
o child eight months old with good results.
He gained four pounds IN very short
time."-~THo. PR1M, NJ. D., Alabama.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
Some FOOLISH Poodle

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach or medicine They often say,
'"Oh, it will wear away" but in most cases
It wears them saway. Could they be in
duced to try the successful medicine called
Kemp's Balsam, they would immediately
see the excellent effect after taking the flrst
dose. Large bottles, 80 cents and 81 90.
Trial size free. AT all Druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

Now that the theatrical season is
drawing to q close, fashion journals
make the announcement that the spring
and summer hats will be low er in the
crown than during the winter. This
is what we call the internal unfitness OF
things.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

MIR. HUcKLEBERRY--Wh mar
~, don't. want to marry a girl with
her head all full Of Latin and Greek
and French and German-I don't Want
q girl who does embroidery and china
,pa1nting and ft.l falls and GIN. cracks
= want a good, plain, Old-fashloned girl,
who doesn't know more than is good
for her, and who will attend to her
household and see that her husband is
properly fed for his money. But I'm
hanged II know whore to look for
such girl nowadays. ,l&1
Mr.. Raseredge--Why don't you try
an intelligence Office.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
Half Rato Exoursions to Kansas, Nebras
La, Arkansas ana Texas,

The Missouri Pacific Railway will r,n excur-
sions 10 all points IN Kansas ana Nebraska, 40
rate, April 2Ah. 26th; May 9th, 9th, 22d, 9 d;
June 9th, 9th, 10 h, 2Oth, Missouri Pacific Raj /.
sons to Texas and Arnansas at the same rates,
April a5th; May 9th, 23d; June 6th. Ample limit
OF tickets and htopoyef privileges. ". il. Hoyt,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent, 1t. Louis, Mo-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

Ammonia and whiting will clean
nickel plating nicely. Make into a,
paste and apply; then rub until bright
with another cloth.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

The Jersey cow comes in earlier than
any other, but it mot best to allow
them to breed too early. They should
nave time to fully mature.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets Pos
sess Powerful Potency, Pass Painlessly,
Promote Physical Prosperity. :
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
Frazer Axle crease, ,

The Frazer Axle Grease is the very best.
a trial Will prove we are right. Received
first premium at North Carolina State Fair,
Centennial, and Paris Exposition.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

Eggs for Matching Should be kept III
a cool place, turned over every day and
the hen gwen comfortable nest for
incubation.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

IL aIticted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp.
scn's Eye-water. Druggists sell at 26c por bottle
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
CONTAMINATION Suroly S,urod.

TO the Editor :--Please inform your readers
that ! have positive remedy for the above
named disease. By Its timely use thousands Of
hopeless NO y case cases have been permanently cured. [
FREE 10 any of your readers who have consumI.
1lon II they viii send me their Express aud +. D.
address. Respectfully,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
A.SLOCUM, NC, 1Sl Poarl ST., N. Y. 2
BY dipping fish for an instant in boil.
ing water, much Of the difficulty In re-
moving the scales will be overcome.

Nothing Cures Dropsy, Gravel, Brignt's, Heart,
Rlaonies grlnary Liver pseases Nersoasness
st., Phila. 81 q bottle, 8 for S. At Drugglsts.
Cures the worst cases, Cure guaranteed. Try it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

The peculiar combination, proportion, and pre-.
paration OF Hood'a sarsaparllla makes this medi-
cine different from Others and superior TO them
all In actual curative power. Sold by all drug
glsts. Prepared BY q. i, Hood & Co., Apotheca-
rias, Lowell, Mass,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

1 Use o heated knife to cut hot bread
and the latter VIII not be soggy. 5
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

When pouring hot fruit into glass
Jars, place q large Silver spoon or fork
~ the Jar to prevent cracking the
glass.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

busting cloths must be washed often
OF they will carry more dirt into the
rooms than they take out.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

Hams can be kept wrapped in paper
and packed In o barrel Of ashes,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

a severe but sure cure for corns is
said to be creosote, Wet the corn
several nights in succession.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

A damp cloth, dipped in common
soda, brightens tinware.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

TEACHER, having taught the class
TO read the word rat" pauses before
introducing the word s'cat." Tor the
following conversation:
Teacher-What can the rat doa
Class-The rat can run. -.
Teacher-C Could you catch him if he
were running about this roornp 235
& Class---No, ma'am.
Teacher-Tell me what It IS that runs
and jumps and can catch the ratp
Very Small Boy-God.
An ugly complexion made Nellie q fright ;,
Her face was all pimply and red,
Though her features were good, and her
blue eyes were bright,
"What q plain girl Is Nellie - they said.
But now, as by magic, plain Nellie has
grown
AS fair as an artists bright dream;
Her face Is as sweet as q flower new blown,
Her cheeks are like peaches and cream.
AS Nellie walks out In the fair morning
light.
Her beauty attracts every eye.
And as for the people who called her
fright
d. s"Why, Nellie is handsome;" they cry.
And the reason Of the change Is ,that
Nellie took DR.. 'Plerce's Golden Medical
Discovery, which regulated her liver,
cleared her complexion, made her blood
pure, her breath sweet, her face fair and
rosy, and removed the defects that had OBJ
scured her beauty. Sold by druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

MOTHER ID obnny, dones you hear
meP Go and bring me an armful Of
wood this instant. What are you and
Agnes doing 2 G
Johnny ding a convention. Pm
trying to get Agnes to- vote for mo
for chairman. a.
MOther--Why don't you vote Tor him
daughter, SO he can do what told Him
to d0p
Agnes--Very well, Johnny. vote for
you for chairman. 5gr
Johnny That elects me. The chajr
appoints Agnes a committeet to bring
In the wood.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

MIR Lrsstheme "a: MAKE rnesy rosins rhsa
GES1 anything else In tho wo.lj Either Costly onat
SRts Tsri,s fHSk ASlress TauS& Co, Msiuo
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

DRAIN around the wells Allow all
surface water to- 8low away. It is d
very easy matter 60 contaminate the
drinking wafer, especially in spring,
when the ground is saturated.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

j. T. FAIRBANKS. Of Chenango
county, N. Y, had twenty ewes. From
them he raised thirty.six lambs, which
he sold at 81 each, or $144. He also
sold l35 pounds wool, at 40 cents per
pound, or $56.70, making total from
twenty ewes Of S2U0,70. The year be-
fore the ewes raised thirty-four lambs.
Mr. +. thus received over $40 from
each eve and still has the ewes on
hand.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

SINCE 1860 the average amount of
wool grown on each sheep Las doubled.
In that year the product was two and
one half pounds per sheep; now 1t Is
five poundg. This has been accomp-
lished by the grading up Of common
docks and improving them by the use
Of merino rams.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

DALns' Bnslncss College, PhlIa,, f,a sieua.
J. uons furnished. Life scholarshlp, $40. Wrlto.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

sam EEL Sy return mail. FuIl Doscription
B3 x E1 "a Moody's Now Tailor Byatein OF DrSas
U EBemHs Cutting. MOODY q co., Oinoinasti. o.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

COMPOST may be made very fine and
rendered partially soluble for immedi-
ate use by sprinkling the whole with
mixture of four ounces of sulphurlc
acid in bucket Of water, but the pro-
cess Is somewhat dangerous If not care.
fully done.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

PIGEONS can bs confined in yards
made Of Pinch wire mesh, the sides
and tops covered, so as to prevent
hawks, cats and rats from entering,
a covered space 20x5O feet will allow
room for llfty pigeons. At ono end a
house with suitable nests should be
provided.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

THIS Is good time for American
sWlue-raisers to be alert. The English
swine eaters are going back on overfat
pork. To help the reform and get
leaner meat prize has been offered by
an English paper "of half-a-crown each
In addition to the price per score on all
pigs OF good quality between seven and
nine scores, provided they shall not
measure more than a certain thickness
OF fat IN every part Of the back"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

PLENTY Of whitewash should be
used, not only for the brighter
appearance but also as o disinfectant.
Hot whitewash on the inside Of barns,
stables, porltry-houses and pig quarters
viii aid In preventing vermin and IN
Sects. &.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

."worn OUT" "run down." debllltated
sffaehess 6rsss%asers seam
Ing mothers, and feeble women genneraliy, u
Dr!a Plerce's Favorito Prescription is the
greatest earthly boon, being .unequaled aa
It promotes digestion and assimilation OF
food; cures nausea, weakness OF stomach,
indigestion, bloatng and eructations OF gaa.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

In those sections where the frost has
left the ground the plowing should not
be delayed, Corn land cannot be
turned over too soon, as the frost will
greatly assist in reducing 1t. The cut.
worm Is the principal enemy to contend
with when the corn Is young, and the
best remedy is to plow the ground early
enough to allow the cutworms to be
turned up to the frost.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

KEEPING tcads out Of wells is q diff
flcult matter with some. The surface
around the we'll should be cemented for
q space equal to a circumference OF
hfty feet. This would compel the toads
to enter at a distance too great to reach
the we'll. It seems almost impossible
to keep them out by closing the en-.
trance only. as they find their way in
lower down
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-12

IN speaking about judging mutton
sheep a WRiter says: zone almost
wishes the judges would once in o
while be little bit bold and mark their
approval Of real merit by picking out
the level shoulders, great girth round
the heart, close wool and smart heads.
leaving the tremendous achievements
in weight for age for what they are
worth--a, mere matter of size and high
feeding, but not a criterion Of profit"