The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21
LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF
SMALL BUT IMPORTANT ITEMS COL.
LECrED FROM ALL QUARTERS.
The Widow of the Late John Bradshaw
Aggrieved-Br Brunswick Aroused over
Burglary-Fight over wife-Par-
agraphs.


world who believe in ghosts. Tho publ
cation in The APPEAL Of yesterday that
a Waterman employed to guard the
premises at night believedihe Sawrie- Rozier
Cracker factory had been burned through
the agency of Jack Bradshaw, former
employe, but who died several months
ago, has brought them to light. The de-
voted widow OF the deceased Is especially
grieyed, and from her standpoint that
frame OF mind is natural. But THE Ar
pEAL's article was written with no inten-
ton to impugn the late Mr.. Bradshaw's
character while alive, under the belief that
he was incapable OF that or any other con-
duct after death, and ignorant of the fact
that he left wife 10 mourn his loss. The
real facts in the case were that
the affair was practical joke by
employees, played upon fellow work
man. 1t worked admirably, and the
man resigned his position under the
impression that Bradshaw's spirit had
returned 10 torment him and destroy
the factory. The man was supesttious;
he saw the straw figure and acted &c.
cordingly. The APPEAL regrets the effect
OF the publication upon the bereayed
widow, who is held in high esteem by her
acquaintance.
BRUNSWICK AROUSED OVER A BURGLARY.
The postofiice at Brunswick, Tenn,
twenty miles out on the Louisville q Nash.
VILE road, was robbed Monday night, TO
gether with the general store of English &
Jones. The burglar went through the
| postofice first, and stole what money there
was in the drawer, n comparatively small
amount, and then went 10 the store of
English 4 Jones. lie took large amount
Of cigars and other stuff. A young man
named Horn sleeps in the store, and while
the burglar was paying respects 10 his
pocket, which contained about S25 he
awoke, and grabbing gun fired its con-
tents into the back Of the intruder, who
with yell ran 10 the front and jumped
through glass window. IJrn gave the
alarm, and soon a large pose were on the
track Of the bold robber. They followed
him easily by the blood which flowed
from the wounds he had received.
At last accounts the pursueTs had al
most gotten TO Bartlett, seven miles this
side. Mr.. Horn describes the man as be-
ing a negro OF medium build and nicely
dressed. IL is supposed that he is making
for Memphis.
EXCELLENT COMMITTEE WORK.
The committees appointed TO canvass the
city for relief OF the Mount Vernon suffer
ems are at the work. The committee as
signed 10 Front street, north Of Madison,
composed OF T.. l.. Woodson, J. w. Bailey,
J. l.. Cooke and Levi Joy collected and
turned over TO Secretary Keeling yesterday
S22s.S5, and have more in sight. This Is
good work, but there is no doubt that the
other committees will do rs well. Chair
man Gage requests prompt action on the
part OF the committees not yet reported, 80
that the funds collected can be forwarded
without delay TO their destination. All NJ.
ports and collections should be reported 10
y. A. Keeling, secretary Of the relief COM
mittee, at the Merchants exchange.
ooNNESDABLE UNDERTAKING.
The ladies' OF the Court Street Cumber-
land Presbyterian church will give n mu-
steal and literary entertainment nj the
church tomorrow evening. An admission
fee Of 90 cents will be charged, which in.
cludes refreshments The object Is To raise
money and carpet the church ediGce
throughout when remodelcd. This will be
begun at once, and will cost about ~ |, 900,
toprovide which amount the congregation Is
thoroughly organized and In earnest. The
| program for tomorrow evenings entertain
ment Is published In another column and
Is rich In merit.
THE JEwKLRY BURGLAR BA0oED.
Capt. 0'Hayer did n neat and efficient
piece Of work yesterday when hc run to
bay John Young, colorcd, the thief who
burglarized the residence OF MIR. J. NJ.
lIenochsbcrg on Sunday night last. As
stated there were quite a number Of val
liable jewels stolen, such n gold rings,
diamond set, earrings, etc. Young ac-
knowlcdgcs 10 the crime, and most Of the
stolen property has been turned up aud
the balance Of Il will be today. Young
has been In the city two months and
claims to be painter.
GOOD FfNANcIERiSo.
Chairman Slaughter stated 20 an Az
rKAL reporter yesterday that he was fast
| eliminating the Raleigh railroad bonds