The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-10
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

Considerable excitement was created on
Main street, between Monroe and Jeiier-
son, yesterday afternoon, by little negro
running through the street closely fol-
lowed by mob OF boys, composed OF both
whites and blacks. Sergt. lledrick joined
in the chase at the corner OF Madison and
overlook the fugitive in front OF Lowen-
stems. The little negro was taken 10 the
station-housc, and gave his name rs Albert
Clifford, aged twelve years. When asked
what he had done he cxcitcdly exclaimed
that he had stolen dime from little
girl on Front street. He was locked up
on the charge Of disordcrly conduct, but
will probably be prosecuted for larceny.
Mrs. James Macon, colored, teacher at
the Clay street school and wife OF the head
waiter at the Peabody hotel, created a SEN
saton Saturday evening by visiting the
hotel and thnshing Maggie Age. pretty
mulatto employed in the silver room,
whom she accuses OF being too intimate
with her husband. But Tor the prompt
interference OF the enraged wOman's hus.
band Maggie would have Jared much worse
than she did.
A warrant is out for the arrest Of Jane
Cooper, colorcd, who is suspected OF MUIR
dering hcI Legitimate offspring several
weeks ago. The child was found sewed
up IN blanket. and from appearances
had died from sufiocBlion. Squire
Hughcy issued the warrant on an affidavit
made 10y one Of the woman's noighbOrs.
She has not been arrested yet.
Mr. Alpen, proprietor OF dry goods
store at No % Main street, and VI. II.
Levi, n clerk in the adjoining store. en-
gagged in a iisticul yesterday about bust
ness transaction. Several blows were cx-
changed. resulting in both men being
badly bruised. They were arrested by
Officer Wilder
Tho Holly Springs Miss string band,
composed Of j. W. Grant, John Gibson
aud Spencer Gardner, all colorcd, visited
TIiE ArrEAL Office last night and gave an
exhibition OF It's skill. A campaign song
composed by Grant was sung 10 the de-
light Of the editorial staff and compositions
Young and old men arc earnestly in
vitcd 20 attend gospel meeting in the
rooms Of the Young Mems Christian asso-
CATION, 207 Main street, tonight nj \
o'clock Singing and short talks. For
the comfort Of visitors, ice water and fans
will be provided for all.
The loss by yesterdays fire Is estimated
10 be fully 5000 and, with the exception
OF the two cottages belonging 10 Capt
Morrison, was covered by policies Of IN
surance. principally in llirsh & Gronaucr
agency. There is no clcw TO the identity
Of the inccndiary
In view Of the fact that the convention
today will be held outside the city limits,
Sheriff Cannon has been requested by
Chairman Camp. Of the Democratic ex-
ecutiyc committee, 10 detail deputy shcritis
% preserve order.
The county court was In session yestcr.
day but transacted no business Of interest
10 the public. An adjournment was
ordered until next Monday, when tho tax
levy for 1883 will probably be taken up
and considered.
The Democratic convention 10 be held
today at Estiyal park will be called 10 or.
der by the chairman OF the executive com.
mittee al 10 O'Clock sharp, whether any
delegates are present or not
A. &. Cunningham. son oi Mrs. II. T..
Cunningham, No. $50 Wellington street,
who has been a sufferer from rheumatism
for tho past year, Is now ut Hot Springs,
Ark.
An unknown white man was Frustrated
by the heat ON Short Third street, near
the Prospect Park dummy round.house,
about noon yesterday.
The Confederate Historical association
will hold meeting tonightat No. ~ Mad.
ison street