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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
WAS HE CRAZY OR DRUNK
Tho Astonishing Exploit OF Man With
Bogus Drafts.

Tho Astonishing EAplolt OF man Win
Bogus Drafts.
All day Sunday APPEAL reporters had
poured into their ready ears stories Of
marvellous sales Of goods.
These accounts were particularly graft
flying for the reason that they apparently
marked an extension OF Memphis territory
TO Louisiana, scooping the sleepy mer-
chants Of New Orleans.
l.. Newman was the name OF the pur-
chaser, and he was the most eagerly-sought
man by energetic drummers the city has
ever had the honor 10 reckon as a guest.
One young gentleman, who travels for a
Cincinnati clothing firm, was unusually
nctiye In his slSirmish for Newman, yet he
failed. Tho reporters sympathies were
aroused to the highest pitch during the
recital OF his chase aud lis miserable out
come.
Yeslerda: there was a different tuno be-
ing sung. Those who got left in tho sales
were those who smiled frequently and
until their sides achod. II was mean. but
| Il was human nature. Friends were called
In TO be informed OF the razzlc-dazzle. and
wcrc provided with a soft, clean place 10
roll In paralyzing laughter.
Newman came 20 Memphis Saturday.
| lie was one Of those nOnchalant, self.
righteous fellows, who seemingly imagined
all the world belonged 10 him whenever
he felt disposed 10 take possession OF H.
lie represented himself M the partner In
the firm OF II. Cohen & Co., Brusle Land.
| ing. La, aud have the unlimited privilege
ON the bank account OF J. Cohen, Jr., q
Co, New Orleans eve arc doing bust.
ness in seven different places" said he,
"and am doing the buying for all OF
them" lie gave drafts TO live 6rms NJ
grcgaiing SIS, 100
There may be others, but " 30 Il Is safe
10 predict that they will keep II shady.
Some OF those from whom the heaviest or.
dcn were made took occasion 10 express
their appreciation In bottles OF fine wine,
| champagne, etc.
None Of the firms "paironized" sus-
pccied that the drafts given them in pay
ment were bogus, except one man, who NJ
once placed his In the Union and Planters
bank, 20 be transmitted through the mails
at once, and on Sunday received a telegram
announcing, "tlc firm is all right, but the
signature no good" The gentleman was
led 10 this by desire OF Newman TO Dor
row SBj 10 pay for hoNc he had bought
here, but which lac did not loan.
Just what the intentions Of Newman
were Il is impossible 10 state, since lac has
DEPARTED and could not be interviewed By
ThE ArrgAL, bupho certainly must have
boon on lark or lunatic. lie did not
ask Tor the goods io-bo shipped ut once, OF
in fact lao rather opposed II. lie might,
however, have been playing Tor immediate
profits in another direction borrowing on
! his very liberal purchases.
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OF Obion County, gave bond before the
same official in the sum OF 500 Tor MS APP
pearance at the next term OF the court, 10
answer a charge Of selling liquor without
license. 7afs
An interesting gospel meeting and serv,,
ice OF song will be held in the rooms. oil
the Young Mems Christian Association,
No. POI Main street, this evening AT GOV
o'clock. Young men are cordially invited
to attend and enjoy the songs and shor.
talks by business men, mechanics ana
clerks.
The suit brought by Morris Branda, a
peddler, against James Z. Cleary
and Jerry Sullivan, for preventing
him removing his goods out OF
the Schwartz building during the fire,
came up for trial before Squire Cole yes
terday and resulted in victory iordhe de-
PENDANTS. The amount involved was s3Oz'
An appeal was taken.
The annual meeting Of the Tennessee
Club was held ON the 18th inst, at which
the following members were elected to
serve on the Governing Committee Tor the
ensuing year. Messrs. Charles Nj. Hunt,
James III. Rees, ID. ID. Saunders, +. M
Nelson, James s. Warren aid ii. +. Rob
inson. At a meeting on the 18TH INST,
called for the purpose OF organization, the
Governing committee elected as officers
for the current year: Charles M. Hunt,
president; James IL. Resl yice-president;
J. +. Walker, secretary; q. ii. Raine,
treasurer.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

And now there IL talk Of rcvying the
Euming Tribune ON local capital.
There will be a civil service cxamna-
ton held nc the Custom House, la the
United States courtroom, commencing to-
day nj o'clock.
The hro department cxtinguishcd a
small blaze In Seattle 4 Mcriwcthcrs store
yesterday morning. II WIS caused 10y an
electric light wirc.
Hugo Mcyostcin. OF No. l02 Linden
street, reported to the police yesterday
that negro girl named Ella Davis had
stolen pair OF pants during his absence
Coleman Glover and Oscar Granthan,
two small white boys, were arrested last
night for breaking into a candy stand on
Main street, near Market, and carrying
of part Of the stock.
The residence OF Mr.. J. L. Baxter, on
Division street, was broken into sunday
night Mr.. Bakers two sons were
awakened by the noise and captured the
burglar. lie IL negro aud says his name
Is John White.
Judge Dullose yesterday Issued a bench
warrant for w. G. Washington, colorcd,
who admitted ON the witness stand that
his occupation was to wait at Eliott's JUS
ticc OF tho Peace Court for something to
turn up, aud 10 serve as Constable when
the regular officer was absent
Victor Dominica, chief clerk OF the
steamer Rob Roy, was bound over to tho
United States Court yesterday by Com.
missioner Clough on q Chafgu OF cruelty
90 n negro member oi the deck crew.
DOMINGO was arrested on a similar charge
a few weeks ago, but was discharged.
Tho Rev. Fathers Wool and Murphy, Of
the Society OF Jegus, are preaching a mis-.
sion nj ~. Brigid's Catholic Church, and
which will close tonight Tho mission
services have bccn well attended daily and
nightly, aud many rcpcniant sinners have
been gathered 10 the fold. faifer Wood
Is q learned aud eloquent preacher. aud
has made deep aud lasting impression
upon bis hearers.
" H. Albrtton, nm Illicit dirlilcr of
obion County. WIS brought 10 the city
yesterday by Deputy United States Mar.
shal Smith. lie Was examined uy Com.
missioner Clough. Who bound him oyor 10
the next term OF the United States Court
In the sum Of 1000 Joseph Bryant, also
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
AFTER Two YEARS.

A Drummer Arrested for Obtaining
Money Under False Pretensos.
John NJ. Martin was arrested last night
at the instance Of Senator Mike Blessing,
who accused him OF obtaining money
under false pretenses. The Senator stated
to an APPEAL reporter that he 1rst met
Martin on a train coming from Hot
Springs in July, 1887. Martin represented
himself as an agent for Curtis & CO., n
Chicago mercantile house, and a
few days later asked his new made
acquaintance 10 cash n draft for $50. The
Senator compromised by giving him SIS
and accepting draft for that amount ON
Curtis & Co. The draft was placed In a
bank for collection aud a few DAYS later
word was received from Chicago that II
was worthless. Meantime Martin took
his departure for parts unknown, leaving
the accommodating Senator Vim the SOUP"
Another one OF the swindler's victims
was Mr.. w. II. Gibson, the lawyer. 10
whom he represented himself asa book
agent lie was n smooth talker
and impressed Mr.. Gibson 80
that he gave him an ''orlor." lie col.
lcclcd S2j in advance. and that was the
last ever seen or heard OF him or the books.
A few days ago lac returned 10 Mem phis,
and put up nj the Gayoso. This time he
claimed 10 be travelling for n Philadelphia
house. Yesterday he showed up around
the corner OF Main aud Monroe streets,
and the senator who longed for revenge
had him pinchcd.
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COTTON

The receipts yesterday were 2iGS bales,
against $3.50 bales for same day last year. OF
the receipts 1850 came In by rail- 4i2 by
river and soventy-fve by wagon. Sales yes
terday. 1920 bales, or 700 TO exporters and
$500 TO spinners. Receipts since September
/, 0s0,35s bales, against 625,27O bales for
corresponding time last season. Shipments
thus far this season, G0l, Dos bales, against
57i, as bales for same time last year. Stock
on hand. 1900 bales, against Od i2s bales
for Same day last year. Spots closed easy at
I-ioc decline at Memphis, on lice at New
York. easy at New Orleans md quiet at Liv-
erpool The New orleans future market
closed quiet nt decline OF . TO O points,
weak and or 8 20 s points at New York,
barclystcndy and on TO points at Liverpool
Port receipts yesterday were 1906 bales, or
9, 229 bales In excess oirccclpts for same day
last season. Bradsircei says II 10 per cent Of
The crop was IN farmers hands February %,
which Is the estimate, the total crop OF 1858.
NJ will be !, is5, 600 bales
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

TuE two Commissions authorized by
Congress TO select navy yard sites, one on
the North Pacific Coast above the sou,h.
ern boundry Of Oregon, aud another on
the South Atlantic Coast, have been organ
ized and equipped with tho necessary
maps and information. Portland, oc., IL
h thought, will be the place selected on
the Pacific Coast, but the selection Of the
South Atlantic site Isl pulling one be.
cause 20 many available places are com.
pcting for the honor Port Royal, S. O.,
and Brunswick, Ga, are competitors.
Mount Vernon and Mobile, Ala, Pen.
sacola and Key West, Fla, and New Or
leans. La Any ofihcsc place would prove
desirable on the score Of depth Of water aud
nearncs 10 the ocean. but the question
Of defense Is on the side Of New Orleans.
Besides, navy yard at or near that city
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

factory. They would revitalizc all the
arteries OF trade, infuse new blood into our
commerce and establish the national dig
nifty upon more secure and sound basis
with kindred and neighboring peoples.
But what confession it is for protection
lists like John Sherman to make that free
trade with Canada is desirable. For there
is no difference between free trade by
reciprocity treaty with a foreign nation
and free trade between States Of the same
Union. II Is free trade all the same. But
such confessions are going to be more nu-
merous in the future. Truth and justice
are mighty and must prevail.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

The APPEAL heartily congratulates the
Democrats OF the Legislature on their
determination to support the Dortch
electoral bill and the Myers registration
bill. This assures the passage OF both
measures, and that will signalize the
State as in line with Massachusetts,
the only State that has yet passed an
electoral bill with the Australian features
as strong and pronounced as Mr.. Dortch
presents them. AS to the Myers registra-
ton bill, we have already Endorsed 1t as
one that admirably supplements the
Dortch bill. No plan Of reform car
ried into effect since the adoption OF the
Constitution, in 1870. will compare with
that 80 compreheDsivcly presented by
Mcssrs. Dortch and Myers in their re-
speclive bills.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
HANDY pRAY CHECKS.
Why Langstaff a. Go. Will Use Then
No More For the Present.

Why LanRstaff a. Co. Will Use Them
No More For the Present.
J. W. Ludlow is the name of a young
man Of pleasing address and preposscssng
appearance, who recently came to Mem
,phis from Pittsburg.
lie was q young man who could make
hin self useful in mercantile establish
IN, nts, and contrived TO find employment
very nearly all the time and at fairly re-
munerativc wages.
Ludlow established himself at n lead
ing clearinghouse on Court street, and
soon established himself as iavorite. lie
had not been there long, however, before
he began TO fall behind in his account,
but stayed percmptory proceedings by the
landlady by plausible stories OF hard luck
and determination TO pay of the debt or
wear rags all the year. For n week or two
il really appeared that he was carrying ouI
his contract, but the amounts were small,
owing. as he stated. TO a niggardly salary,
but the best he could do at the time.
All Of last week the festive Pittsburger
was engaged in spiriting away his effects
by piecemeal. Whenever INTERCEPTED on
the subject he would reply in keeping
with the bundle he was removing II
linen, IL was en- route TO the laundry; II
wooden or other heavy garments, he was
having Il dyed. Saturday night he got
away with his gripsack, but in such sly
way that no one had chance TO investi-
gate. Now he is gone, baggage and all,
aud his con6ding aud liberal hearted land
lady mourns the hopeless loss Of $50 or
| $50 board bill.
Ludlow's last employment was as as
sisiant shipping clerk In the hardware
house OF LangstaiT & Co. He WIS there
only temporarily, during an unprecedented
rush Of business, his chief being Mr..
Cowgirl. Two or three days ago the rush
was not 30 great, and his services were
dispensed with. But even Mr.. LangstaT
would now doubtless enjoy glimpse Of
him. An APPEAL reporter was informed
yesterday that on Saturday night Ludlow
was seen In the saloon at No. 326 Second
street, having a lot OF the firms dray
checks cashed. Mr.. Langsian was in
formed OF Il, and for the first time.
| lie was unable 10 say at the mo-
ment whether there was anything crooked
| in the transaction or not. but Eaid he had
seen all along where dishonest shipping
clerks might get in on him, aud had about
concluded 10 discontinue that feature Of
the business. The reporter then called
upon the saloon man who had cashed tho
checks. There he learned that Ludlow wgSt
not alone at the time, but was accompG 5
nied by tall young man whom he had
| known FOR about three months, but knew
only NJ "Fayscr." The Saturday night
business aggregated only about s., but il
was not the first time, 80 the saloon man
said. lie was little surprised 10 notice
that both young men had gripsacks, and
said they were going 10 the country 70
spend Sunday. Neither had shown up
last night, and II Is by no means likely
that they will. The saloon man will get
nothing for the checks he now holds.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
It Snatches the Dortch Election Bill
From Uncertainty and Doubt
And Places It Before the Legislators
in Such Shape That
The Democratic Caucus Unani-
mously Supports 1t.
Singly and Alone The Appeal Urged
This Measure of Electoral Reform
and Singly and Alone 1t
Supported It.
specInl pIsnnieh 10 The Appenl.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 1S.-Among
other things considered by the Democratic
caucus tonight was the Dortch election
bill and the Myers registration bill, and
it was determined to support both meas
urea.
This is one OF the most commendable
and progressive moves ever made by the
State The bills, which were both printed
in full in The APPEAL recently, are adj
mirabe. The Dortch bill is founded upon
the Australian system, which is perfect.
1t commends itself to all intelligent voters
because every voter will be required 10
think for himself when he votes. The
Myers bill is fitting companion to the
election BILL
The good work OF THE APPEAL in its
support Of this electoral reform is recog-
nized by every legislator here. 1t has
been the only paper in the State that has
urged the introduction OF such measure
and has alone supported it through It's
crucial tests. Even as late as Saturday
last the chances for the Dortch bill looked
squally. But the urgent eloquence and
sound arguments Of the great Memphis
daily OF Sunday, which was read by every
Representative and every Senator this
morning leach is given a copy Mt the Cap
itol every day., prepared them how to act
in the caucus tonight. They did, and de-
termined enthusiastically to see the meas
ure through to passage. TnE APPEAL and
Mr.. Dortch are to be congratulated.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
THE llEMPHISAPPEAL
TUESDAY. 81, MARCH 10, 1880
MEN ARE THINKING.

The foe Of the party boss, the scourgc Of
the political trimmer, the dread Of tho
machine partisan, the hope Of the country,
Is the thoughtful citizen who knows the
world is moving. but whose faith In
proved principle is rs dcyout rs his cour-
age is absolute aud his patriotism invinci-
bic. Thomas Jefferson formulated and
expounded the gospel Of freedom for
which Washington fought. Men may
come aud men may 90, parties may arise
and parties may fall, but the teachings
Of jefferson, fixed rs they were
In the Declaration OF Independence
and the Constitution, remain the
suro guide Of the people. And
men arc thinking today, and tho Jellor.
sonian has como TO the front TO stay until
the last vote shall bc pollcd in the Novem'
Der election Of 1872. There Is nothing NJ
significant in the present condition Of poll
tics as the attitude taken by tho ,arl re
formers. The defeat Of last November Ia
resulted In their arousal. The day ha
gone by when the leadership Of the part
Of tarin rciorm may be entrusted TO me
who achieve nothing but compromis,
that compromise the honor Of thoso VIII
make them. No longer may the party ,
Thomas Jefferson be led into IA
quagmircs. The fight, hencciorwarj
is 10 be In the open, aud IL
TO DO bold, bitter aud un-clcn
ing. Tho young men Of the part
have taken II up. Tho organization
Democratic ,ariG.rciorm societies through
out the country Is the suspicious bcgiI
ming Of agroat movement OF the poop
which shall assert the gospel Of irccdo
10 the utter destruction OF the Tobb
ianG. 10 the organization OF these n
oic,ios the Hon. Chaunccy \. Blac
Of Pennsylvania, Is now dcyOtil
his energies, the work having be,
entrusted 10 him by the Balumo
convention Of last summer. lie Is makii
extraordinary progress, the eject Of viii,
will be shown In the Congressional Gle
tons Of 1890. Tho DEMOCRATS Of Tcnncss
should show themselves in quick syi
paihy with tho movement, aud eve
county should have IL Democratic socici
which could join with all oihcu In Il
land in propaga,ing the doctrines Of tar
reform.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
.IOHN SEHIER.

Through the efforts OF Senator Mynntt, OF this
county, the General Assembly has been prevailed
upon to make an appropriation for the purpose OF
removing the remains OF John SEWER the great
pioneer leader OF Tennessee from another state to
their proper resting place, in this city.
ms SeiOn OF INC Les'A' T, Is eh,,ISn'y
perhaps large enough II economically used, to do
,ay inc absolutely Necessary expense =, nc ME-
very positive THRIFT along with very praiseworthy
patriotism
themselves IN this matter The memory Of her
great men is the best herlage OF state 1ohs
honored
committee should be sent along with the iee'
Alabama md cscor, the sncrod dust of the hero TO
It's final resting place Knoxville should further
,ne T'y =, ,s Wy wa na, ,ha, Sps
meas be suspended. and that an address be dcliv.
''yu =. .o -, ,ho,
end a public meeting should be held and the
proper committees appointed. IN ms way we
pesIdes a Il well enough for ms 90 turn aside at
times from our money getting to contemplate the
rms"'' ""' .''' '"'''''"'"' " ''' ''''' " "
ltmay serve to impress upon us tho fact that
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Let Us not delay action. -Kaorrite Tribune
Every Tcnnesseean will say Amen to
these timely suggestions OF The Tribune
John Sewer, In n sense more compre'
hensive than can be gathered from the ca
reer OF any other OF the founders OF the
State, was It's father. This was the feeling
OF the men who fought the Indians with
him and followed him to Kings Mount
AIN, and subsequently stood by him
through all the personal exigencies that
resulted to him M the Governor
of the ill-starred State OF Franklin.
They made this manifest In their defense
OF him until North Carolina withdrew ~
proclamaIions oil olslawry and restored
MN TO the honors as General oil militia
when ne lad Won on the Held anu had
worn 30 long Dy their ireo win ana con-
sent lhey loved MN ana maze 'na' love
manifest M'er the state was admitted 70
inc Union by re-elec''ng MN Governor rs
long as the Constitution would permit
SEWER was a great military leader, a
born Indian fighter, man oil the
people aud fitted into his times
admirably in every sense. lilo was an
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

TnE people do not want a uniform series
Of textbooks, neither do the State or
County Superintendent, nor tho County
Directors OF public schools, or the teachers
Of public schools. None OF the educators OF
tho State have petitionod or asked for II.
There cannot, then, be any one interested
in the bills for that purpose now before
the Senate and House but publisher or
publishers interested in securing monop-
oily that would DO worth 81, 5000 TO be-
gin with, and would fetch an income every
year thereafter iit for prince. The Ar
PEAL does not believe the Legislature will
lend itself TO secure this monopoly and
this income at the expense OF the children
Of the State who have only eighty days
for study in each year. We believe tho
House and Senate will let well enough
alone and be guided by the opposition to
this uniform textbook business mani
tested by the State Superintendent, speak
ing for the teachers and the pupils Of the
public schools. Don't tax the children
for a monopoly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
Memphis Theater.

Quito a large audience attended the
theater last night. Notwithstanding the
threatening weather, on the occasion OF
the appearance OF Annie Pixley and Com
pany in the "Deacon's Daughter" in
which Miss Pixley appeared here last sea-
son in the dual role Ruth Homewebb
and nom dc theater Mabel Hawthorne,
leading juvenile OF the Criterion Theater.
The play gives Miss Pixley ample oppor-
tunity TO introduce many new songs and
dances, among others her wash-tub song
and her whistling chorus, which creates
lively applause among the audience. The
support Is equal TO the requirements OF the
play. Each role being acceptably filled,
the cast being as follows:
Isaiah Jubal llomewebb .' ......'.'.;..,,M =; Daly
h9Iley .''' ''''''iSSp soy
irving &c were Chllingion'''''''fIea ello aachcii
signor Mnatcsta Tomkins.......' '....'.bcn 1rlnhe
Squire lIimm Sllmbcrgnst .-........Joscph bremen
Amadie, slgnor Iompkins assistant
Mr. Rachel Homework Inc Deacons wiie..........
Adelaide Ehloh
Mrs darlington Browne. Elsie Gcrome
Mary O'Doughorty Ruths mnid-......Mollie kaNel
The "Deacon's Daughtf" will be
reproduced tonight and at Sat
urday matinee Wednesday matt
nee and night, "Zarca," and Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday night her new
play, "22, Second Floor, whichis all fun
and no sentiment. Miss Pixley sings and
dances well, and is clever actress Of the
Lolita school, and next to Lolita is the most
attractive representative Of that peculiar
school on tho stage. She Is fayorite In
Memphis, and Is drawing card TO any
theatrical manager. The Wednesday mat
inee will be for the benefit OF the actors
fund, all receipts being contributed TO the
cause on the part OF the theater manage
menl and the company.
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nIrcr rrI.rrnm.-

PfrTsnuHQ. Ia. March iS-Ryor feet
Inches aud ou a stand Weather cloudy.
WHEELING. W. Va. March is-.River 70 feed
ana stationary. Weather cloudy and cool.
ST LOUIS No. March iA-rhc river "a falling.
with 40 feet on the gauge. Weather clear
CINCINNATI. o.. March 1S-giycr ID feet and
falling weather cloudy. Thermometer a. Ar
feet and falling Raining.
CAIRO, M, March iA-RlyCr p feet Inches ana
falling. Weather cloudy aud mild. Arrived; De.
soto. Memphis. Belle Memphis, ~. Louis De.
parted. ncso.o. Cincinnati.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. March iG-Rivcr falling. with
beet Inches on the tails and feet sinches
In the canal Weather cloudy aud rninlnF. kirht
liiycf falling, with iect inches on the falls and
plCasanL
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would afford facilities for the construction
OF river gunboats and such water craft as
might be used to advantage on our bays,
bayous and inlets. II THE APPEAL had a
voice in this matter II would give it for
New Orleans, not because we like the
other places less, but nearness and neigh
borhood make claims We cannot resist.