The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-04

street, was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Officer Farrer on complaint OF George
Arnold, colored, arrested the nightprevious
for breaking into the above house. Lynch
discovered the negro hiding in the cellar.
and attempted to capture him, when the
negro made desperate attack on him
with a stick of wood. Realizing that he
was getting the worst OF it, he pulled a
small pen-knife from his pocket and
plunged 1t twice into his assailant's neck.
Arnold's wounds are not thought TO be
dangerous. Lynch gave bond for his APP
pearance at the police court this morning.
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The executive committee Of the German
American association OF Memphis, which
Is composed OF the representative citizens
OF German birth residing in our CITY, held
a well.attended meeting last night at their
hall, No. 25S Second street, during the
course OF which many matters Of interest
pertaining to the impending campaign
were discussed. Another meeting OF the
executive committee will be called shortly,
when decisive measures will be taken with
a view to indorse candidates for the various
Offices to be filed in Angus. next.
LOCAL PARAGRHPHs.
An enjoyable supper was given at the
Jockey club Monday night, complimentary
to Miss Hattie Ensley and her friend,
Miss Martin, OF GAINESVILLE. The pleasant
drive and pleasant surroundings Of thu
clubhouse were delightful. Present:
Miss Ensley, Miss Martin, Miss Sneed,
Miss Nicely, Miss Humes, Mrs. Jeptha
Foulkes, Mr.. John G. Rogers, DR.. J. l..
Minor, Mr.. A. Gordon Jones, Mr.. Lamar
Chappell, Mr.. j. c. Nicely, IT,, Mr.. Mar
tin Ensley.
Friends Of Messrs. McLendon and Nc
Carver, candidates for sheriff against Capt.
George O'Haver, complain that the police
are bringing their official influence TO bear
on saloon and gambling house men for
support OF the captain. III true, IL is u seri-
GUS departure from local civil service regu-
laiions. Hands of, gentlemen; have a
fair, square race.
The body Of Emily Miller, colored, which
was found at her home. corner of Elliott
and Gaines Streets last Monday morning,
still lies unburied, and the stencil arising
from il Is calculated TO produce anything
but health in that vicinity. Squire Elem.
ing's attention is directed TO this case, us
he presided over the inquest
Plans arc already out for next years
Southern League circuit, to comprise the
four clubs already in; Atlanta TO break the
jump to Charleston; Louisville, whose sup.
porters are getting disguised with Ameri-
can Association hard luck; and Galveston
and Houston, from Texas circuit, TO flank
New Orleans.
There are 10 be two polling places es-
tablished in the Fourteenth civil district,
commencing with the primaries tomorrow.
One will be at the south gate Of Elmwood,
the other at the county public school
house, Horn Lake road. The additional
poll will prove great convenience.
Last night was the first time in several
months that the cells at the station how
were vacant Only three arrests syVV
been made up 10 o'clock this NOR
and the parties furnished forfeits, Thcs,
relieving the officials OF the unpleasant
duty OF putting them behind the bars.
President MADDEN complains that his
hint for n watermelon, made public In Tn.
APPEAL yesterday, has failed TO take effect
Is II possible that out OF the car loads Of
melons now In tho city nobody will pre-
sent ono 10 the Tycoon2 How arc tho
mighty fallen-in popular esteemi
The ladies OF the South Memphis Metho-
dist church gave lawn party last night at
the residence OF DIR. Winklcr, No. ~ Viz.
ginia avenue. Music was furnished by tho
best talent In the city. Everybody in at
tendance had good time.
There Is nj least respectable minority
OF good Democrats who will fight the nom
ination Of Mr.. Simon Green Tor magistrate
from the city ut large. They also believe
that his nomination means success for his
Republican opponent.
Capt. Deity, OF the Merchants You.
ave., warns the public against negotiating
for any notes against thai company. They
are supposed 10 be in circulation through
the crookedness OF b. A Rogers.
Colored supporters OF "Bcn Hallison'
and the Republican ticket from "ecnd 10
eend' held meeting last night, coIaef
Fourth and Poplar streets. Negro speak
ers held forth.
Abe Baum was indicted Yesterday for
assault and battery upon Raw HITLER. I'D
Lawsan for fraudulent manipulation OF
Home Dairy company milk tickets, was
also indicted.
Prof. w. S. Jones, committeeman OF tho
National Teacheu' association. which
meets at an early day at San Francisco.
has one sleeper filed for tina, point on the
9TH instant.
Mr.. 7. b. Farley has asked for a permit
TO repair the Castor hotel building. pc,.,
paratory TO tearing Il down next spring
and erecting handsome hotel structure.
The No. 3s engine was called 10 No. 95
Vance street, at 1850 O'Clock Yesterday A.
ternoon, 10 extinguish small fire. A de-
fective iluo caused the blaze.
This being national holiday the police
and fire departments were pail of y,ster-
day, aud the Taxing District Office win DO
closed today.
The Merchants Zouavcs are ordered IN
be nj the arnory ut 3 O'Clock this after.
noon, In full drcss, for drill at jackson
Mound park.
st. Andrews colored Methodist church
congregation Is worried over the refusal Of
Its pastor, the Rev. DIR. T. A. Brown, 10
resign.
Mail service will begin over the Tcnncs-
500 Midland railroad, between Memphis
and jackson, Tenn, on the sd instant.
Tho two compress companies ARC now
engaged In building operations. The apgre.
gate cost OF which will be 500. 900.
The board Of health received Yesterday
several hundred packages Of fresh virus.
enough TO vaccinate 1900 people.
July : being national holiday the post
once closes at 10 am, carriers making
ono delivery and collection.
Tho Mechanics Savings bank declared a
7 per cent scmi'annual dividend ycsier-