The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-22
LOCAL MATTERS IN BRIEF
SMALL BUT IMPORTANT ITEMS COL
LECTED FROM ALL QUARTERS.
Col Napoleon Hill So Far Inclined To-
ward Congress as to Say 'rn Think
About It''-Razors Too Previous for
Comfort--Church Festival.

DOuDlS III NCl. ANuDoiCbh mn tsthnihd-
cy for Congress are fast disappearing both
in his own mind and that OF the public
generally. The colonel is halted, congrat-
ulatcd and encouraged by nearly every
man he meets whenever he is called from
his place of business, and there is in his
eye that exuberant look which betokens
qualification and firm resolve. An Ar
PEAL reporter was yesterday listening to a
trio of Col. Hills admirers discuss the
outlook, when the prospective candidate
came along. He saw the reporter, and for
Il time resisted every entreaty to stay his
progress toward the exchange, protesting
that he wasn't prepared to DO interview
ed" The question was put TO him by one
oil the party: care You going 10 make the
racer" "I'll think about it," said
he, and passed on, leaving the
echo of pleased, audible smile TO
represent him. II is morally certain that
unless business associates convince the
colonel that he had better remain at home,
he will move off toward Washington at
lively gait. Some OF his warmest admirers
are urging him to run for Governor, from
which distinguished Office he could step
into the United States Senate with ease.
The lower House Of Congress will be his
destination at present, however.
A BAD MAN WITH A RAZOR
Charlie jackson, barber on Second
street. yesterday morning swore out q
warrant for Charles Reynolds, another ton
serial artist, before Squire Egnew. The
charge preferred was that OF assault with
razor and threats TO kill Jackson is
the boss at the shop and last week lac gave
Reynolds his walking papers. The dis
charged mans feelings were hurt at this
action, and night before last he returned
10 the place where il was his wont TO
work. lie insisted on being treated in q
doiercntial manner by everybody in the
shop, and to insure thisJhe flourishcd his
professional instruments around in a pro-
miscuous way. jackson offered remon-
STRANGE to such lively proceedings and
came near being sliced into mince-meat "a
consequence. Fearing that his life
would be cut of in its flower he appealed
to the law for protection. Reynolds will
be arrested.
NOVEL ARGUMENT.
II isn't often true that ovcr-eficiency is
the charge brought against candidate for
Office by his opponents. Such seems 10 be
true, however, in the case Of Capt. George
4. OlIaver, OF the police force, who is run
ming for the office Of sheriff Of Shelby
county. Said the captain TO nm ArPEAL re-
porter yesterday, in response 10 a question
as TO the outlook for his success: 81 don't
understand IL at all, and II has about
knocked Inc out completely. They are
actually charging that am too valuable in
my present position 10 be removed. While
this is highly gsntiying, IL strikes me ms n
very novel argument 10 raise against a
man. II | have succeeded in making II
warm for criminals, the shcrin's office will
still be in my line and on a more enlarged
scale.
STRUCK WITH A BowLDRR.
Jake Harris and Whitfield Wall, both
colored, became engaged in a quarrel ut
Poplar and Carroll avenue, last even.
ING, and coming 10 blows, Harris
seized n bowlder and struck Wall
Just In front Of the left ear, inilicting
4 painful though not serious wound. This
SETTLED Wall. and he jumped on his dray
and drove off. No arrests.
THE uLKs' CALICO nor.
The calico hop given by the Ulks oI
North Memphis last night at the X. Of II.
hall, corner Of Fourth and Iooncy streets,
Chelsea, was most delightful affair.
The spacious hall was crowded with
charming Young ladies' and gallant young
fntfl, MiiO tillNNtt W itlt lull
est extent In dancing. The Ulls never dc
anything by halves and believing that
eating is an important factor in all pleas
urcs, had prepared most sumpluous nc
past for their guests, which was greatly
appreciated.
KNIGHTS TrNrLAR ENcAMrMENT.
The Knights Tcmplar OF Tennessee vii
hold an encampmcnt and competitive drill
al (laFlaktlla in MAJ Tls.. ts.l.
lodges Of this city expect 10 attend, abou
sixty strong, and return with the highes
trophies. Preliminary work has not ye
begun with the members, but this indi
Gates nothing. II doesn't take them for
ever and aye 10 prepare for friendly con
test.
RErIEEs wITH DISTINCTION.
Mr.. l.. j. 0mohondro has been genera
agent Of the Wheeler a Wilson SewinJ
Machine company for this district for tel
years past. His territory embraces thrcl
OF four States, with headquarters at Nash
Vile. Recently Mr. Omohondro say
proper 10 resign for q, 10 him, more dcsir
able field, and the leading local agent
resolved 10 extend substantial tokens O
regard, both personally and In bushes
way. The Memphis company prcsente,
him with handsome and costly French
clock.
EVERYBODY INVITED.
The Legislative Council will meet-D
Win regular weekly session, at g o clocl
this afternoon. There will be the usua
heavy batch OF sidewalk petitions, ccni
plants Of citizens, dummy and waite
problems, and general discussion. Every
body invited admission Tree. No one cai
depart without feeling that Il was good d
have been there, unless II be tho disap
pointed petitioner, and he generally wear
bland smile, In recognition 81 some hu
morously bestowed crumb Of comfort o
box Of healing balm
PROMISING ENTERTAINMENT
The ladies' Of the Court Street Prcsbytc
rian church will give a charming an
mcfitorious entertainment tonight nj th
church. II Is STYLED "Musical and 10
Cream Festival" embraces an excclleu
musical and literary program, aud all 70
the small sum Of 10 cents, Tho ladies ar
engaged In the laudablo undertaking !
raise a sum Of money sufficient 10 carpe
the church throughout when II shall hay
been rcmodclcd, AZ outlined In Ing ArrRA
Of yesterday. They deserve rousing sue
cess from every point OF view.
Az INSPECTOR VINO MEASs nusiSES.
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