The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-18
LOCAL MATTERS In BRIEF
SMALL BUT IMPORTANT ITEMS COL
LEcTED FROM ALL QUARTERS.
An Attempt at Confidence Practice
Proves Disastrous - A Would-Be
Swindier Caught Napping-Ladies'
Social by the Elks-Paragraphss


Tom Cauley, two white men, last night,
for sharp attempt at the confidence rack
Ct The two men had an old brass ring
and tried to raise the wind on il at the ex-
pense of an aged and innocent looking
darky. They approached the darky and
confldcntialy inquired il ho didn't wish to
advance 81 on it, stating in whis-
per that it had been stolen the night be-
fore from Vance street residence. The
negro wasn't as innocent as he looked,
however, and asked the would-be conf
dcncc men 10 wait until no went up to the
corner and borrow the dollar. When he
returned Capt. 0'Haver accompanied
him and pulled the two follows. The
ring was worth about cents.
BURGLARS SLICK WORK.
Thieves effected an entrance into the
residence Of Mr.. Joe Honochsberg, No.
1865 Vance street, during the latter part Of
Saturday night and ransacked il OF all the
jewelry and valuables to he had. The
thief entered over the transom of a back
door by means OF q step-ladder, which was
found standing conveniently by. The ar
ticles stolen consisted OF what money Mr..
Iienochsberg had in hiG pockets-which
was only few dollars-a fine gold pin and
ring, his wiic's bracelets, the jewclry be-
longing TO his little children, and
pair OF diamond earrings be
longing to Mrs. Nook, who was
spending the night at the house.
Tho perpctrator Of the daring robbery was
certainly nervy and no novice in his
profession. Even Mr.. Hcnochsbcrg's best
pair OF shoes were stolen. The family have
no idea about what time the thief COM
mitted tine depredatons, as they were all
asleep. The police are at work on the case,
and the articles being jewelry, may come
Across them, and thus DO enabled TO
cage the thief.
woUID-DE swINDLRR.
Last night, about 10 o'clock. Pat Kehoo
went into the 10-cent hash-house OF n.
Borjechi, at No. 129 Main street, and ate
lunch. When he finished he rendered
the Italian q S. bill in payment. Taking
the bill, the proprietor stepped in back
room, as ii to get the change. lie re
turned in few minutes and brought only
ihe change for 81. Kehoe reminded him
OF the amount OF the bill he had given
him, and insisted on the proper change.
Isorjechi refused, claiming that he had
only been rendered 81. An officer arrested
the would-be swindler, and lac slept in the
station last night.
ANOTHER STRONG LAND COMPANY.
Charter was applied for yesterday for
the Equitable Land and Construction
company. The object OF this organiza-
ton Is 10 purchase large tracts OF land
convenient 10 the city, and build houses
thereon for sale or rent. The capital
stock is 500, 900, fixed in shares OF 500
each, payable at the rate Of 81 per month.
This is an excellent and profitable plan
Tor supplying the great demand for homes.
The incorporators are: John w. billiard,
w. r. Taylor, A. ID. Goodbar, w. ID.
I,cihell, u. NJ. stmtton, w. NJ. Snced, g..
j.. Rainc, Il. q. Graves, ]. III. Smith.
riIERK VIII. nv 80 STRIKE.
The rumor OF a strike on the Kansas
City railroad seems TO have been i'll
founded, ms Supt. Sullivan, OF the Birming-
ham division, stated 10 an APPEAL NJ.
porter last night that he had just received
assurances from his chief, Gen. Nettleion,
that strike was not anticipated, and that
all rumors 10 that effect were wholly erro-
ncOus.
A. o. q. ". PRoMrTSEss.
Tho A. O. u. w. Is coming % the front
~ the prompt payment OF death losses.
Mr.. J. q. Crumpton, recorder OF Chicka-
Raw Lodge No. 40, turned over yesterday TO
the widow OF the late W. w. Caps, n
draft for 5000, the time being just TWEEN.
ty-seycn days from the date the proof Of
loss was filed with the grand recorder.
NEW IRISH SOCIETY.
Considerable stir has been created in 10.
eai Irish circles by the recent formation oi
Nh organization known m the "Dayitt
club" II embraces In It's membership
many Of the most intelligent and patriotic
OF the young lrish-Americans OF Nom
phis.
LOCAL rAEAoRArfs.
W. q. wcatl,erford will lecture lonigh;
ut the Fins. Methodist church on 'rhc
Life and Character Of Moses"
James Coihran. who Is wanted here foT
grand larceny, was arrested Friday night
In Upton county. lie was sent for lasl
night
The alarm Of fire nj z o'clock last night
was caused by the burning Of rubbish
pile in front OF q house on Dunlap street
near Poplar.
The subscribers of.the National Circu.
iaiing library, located In Odd Fellows
hall. viii please return books that have
been kept out over two weeks.
Tho police have large open-facc silver
watch nj the station-houso for which an
owner u desired. II wns taken n prisoner
and Ia believed 10 have been stolen.
The Young Mems Hebrew association
will convene In special session this after.
noon Mt 3 O'Clock, 10 adopt the revised
laws. Every member Is requested TO be
present
Chairman Slaughter redeemed 1900 ~
Tie old Memphis 4 Raleigh railroad bonds
yesterday morning. There airs only abou
tl0.O0O more OF the bonds out and they
will be taken up next year.
The Memphis lodge. order OF Elks, viii
give an entertainments NJ their hall tonight
Il will lie attended by Miss Lizzie Evans
and several members Of her company, who
prc members Of the famous order.
YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE"
N........o,t Attax,,nt N Hloh wav Robbert