The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-"During the
Christmas holidays it is my purpose to
leave here in my private car to spend
some time on the southern coast Of Louisi-
ana shooting quail, snipe and duck, and
knowing your fondness for sport want
you to accompany the party" is the way
Capt. Bethel put it to an APPEAL reporter.
at once accepted the invitation and be.
gan the work Of preparation, which was
accomplished to my entire satisfaction in
the five days allotted to us to get ready.
During these five days visions OF happy
days passed before us and l began to
think that the iondest days OF my sporting
life were about to be realized, l. e., a win
ter outing in a Southern cline. A few
days after receiving the invitation | was
notified to be at the depot of the Louis
vile, New Orleans 4 Texas Railroad, by
O'Clock pm, on the oath inst, ready
for the start | was there promptly on
time, and as l entered the door of Capt.
,BethelPs private car was welcomed by his
| accomplished and loving wife, and at once
presented to Misses Maud and Annie
Long, OF Columbia, Tenn, nieces OF Capt
Bethel, to Mrs. II. Nj. Nicely and Miss
Mamie Parker, who is also his niece. The
gentlemen OF the party, with whom was
well acquainted, were MIR. Minter Parker,
Walter Parker, Capt. Fred +. Myles and
his brother, the celebrated DIR. Myles, who,
II will be remembered, attained a world
wide fame by performing a wonderful
surgical operation ON the Crown Prince OF
Germany about year ago; Mr. Joe Rainey
and T. S. Devine Capt. w. ID. Bethel,
assisted by his two sons, Pinkney and
Willie, were busying themselves getting
everything ready for the start. Promptly
on time We left the depot and nothing oc-
CURED to disturb the happiness
OF the occasion until we reached
o'clock. The ladies had all retired
and the gentlemen were enjoying their
cigars and pleasant chat in the vestibule
Of the car, when the watchful eye of that
railroad magnate and wealthy capitalist,
Col. I. S. Devine, observed something
bobbing up and down with the motion OF
the car on the steps without. A peep
through the plate glass revealed the form
OF "A man wearing plug hat. The hold
ing up Of the Duck Hill train Immediately
fitted through the active brain OF the
Colonel, and, as the entire party was pro-
vided with shotguns, ii was but the work
ola moment 10 breech couple of them
and be ready for action. Having accom-.
plished this, he thrust couple OF bird
shot cartridges into each, handed one TO
the reporter, and, bidding him follow, adj.
vanccd on the supposed disturber OF ex-
press messengers and railroad passen.
gers. Cautiously he opened the
door, and, with the muzz.e Of his
gun pointed ut the intruder bid him
come inside or I'll telescope your anat-
'---esy.' lie came. The conductor was
notified and upon his arrival they con-
Guided 10 search the baggage On small grip
sack and pocket easel OF this well dressed
purloner Of ride At this stage Of the
proceedings your reporter drew exceed.
lngly near on still hunt for a big item
The grip was opened and where we cx-
pectcd 10 find burglars tools masks, slung-
shots anil dynamite We found dilapidaled
outfit for q street card writer The fellow
was intelligent and considered his "hold.
ing up" n n big Joke, and 40 did the re-
porter, Notwithstanding he figured in the
play. The tramp was fired at the next
town and We moved on as before, aud
little later the colonel discovered another
robber In the same place and invited him
In without the aid Of his trusty gun. lie
was an old man and We strengthened his
inner man with little something good 10
eat and drink before another station was
reached and he was elected.
We arrived in this city at o'clock p. m.
on Christmas day, the train being three
hours late. At the depot We were met by
DR.. Foster and his beautiful and accom-
plishcd wife, who Is the daughter Of Capt.
Bethel. Carriages being in waiting We
were driven directly TO his palaiial home
ON Camp street, and after performing our
additions were presented 10 the assembled
guests. A 8 o'clock dinner was announced
and II goes without saying that n finer
repast could not be provided. Il was inst
such dining and reception m true South
ern hospitality is noted for. The host aud
hostess were possessed OF grace and case
that made everyone feel ut home, aud We
were sorry when the time came for part.
ing. Long will the occasion bc remrm.
bcrcd.
Az o'clock the gentlemen Of the party
were taken charge Of 10y that prince Of
good fellows, Capt. Fred 5. Myles, and the
sights OF the city began. In our rounds
SU~s iSsited the Boston Club the Elks aud
the celebrated Pickwick Club. At each Of
these magnifcionlly appointed places We
were presented 10 the assembled members,
and the evening passed most pleasantly.
We are very proud OF our city. but must
say that in matters ~ this kind New Or.
leans leads the world. On this morning
we were brcakiastcd ut the Pickwick Club.
and all the male members Of the party
will leave nj 3 O'Clock pm. today for the
happy hunting grounds" Of New Iberia,
from which point, should an opportunity
present itself, You shall hear from me
again. They are calling me, and must
be OIL llUNTsMAr.