Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-03
Independent Ticket.
Fire and Police Commissioners.
Dr. MADDEN,
w. J. CHASE,
JOHN sCHEIBLER.
Board of Public works.
CHARLES KNEY,
JAMES LEE, JR.,
N. w. SPEERS, JR.,
ROBERT II. CHURCH,
NJ GAVIN.
THE INDEPENDENT TICKET,

We present above a ticket made up
from both the tickets already in the
field, as agreed upon by number Of
representative citizens who were not
entirely satisfied with either ticket.
AS it was evident there would be a
great deal of scratching, it was
thought it would be we'll to
commence in advance and sec
IT something like a fair average
could not be arrived at. The ticket
above we think will commend itself to
all classes. First, there is Mr.. D. P.
Hadden, who has no opposition, and
will be unanimously elected. Next, w.
j. Chase, a live, active, successful
young business man. He is mer-
chant, and for years has carried on a
large business in North Memphis.
Besides this he is a large tax payer on
real estate and is as thoroughly inden-
titled with the material interests and
the progressive ideas Of Memphis as
any man in it. He is comparatively a
young man, native Of the place, full
Of energy, and does nothing by halves
Mr.. Chase has had some experience in
municipal and other public affairs and
fine training in commercial life, and
enjoys the confidence and respect of
Gil who know him. Mr.. John Schei.
bier is the choice of our German fell
low citizens, and no Que can say aught
against him. He is quiet, successful,
reliable man, not liable to make any
mistakes. He served once as an
Alderman, and is we'll posted
as to the condition and needs Of the
city. Taken altogether this would
make strong, safe Board that would
work for the best interests of Memphis.
On the other Board we have Mr..
Charley Kney, a number one, enter
prising man, at the head, we might
say, of his business in this city.
He has worked his way up
by fair dealing and indomitable energy,
and is universally popular. Captain
Jim Lee is too well known to be in
troduced. He is identified with our
river interests, is a lawyer by profes-
sion,is the soul ofhonor and the imper-
sonation Of progress and public spirit.
Mr., Noah Speers is one of the young
men Of the South who has turned
the attention OF long head and a
busy brain to manufacturing He is
the pioneer Ofa class that is coming
TO the froIt, and must have largo
influence in shaping the policy Of the
new South. He represents the young
men, and the manufacturing and me
chanical elements Of the city. Then we
have the name of Mr.. Robert Church,
representing the colorod. people. He
is quiet, ,courteous,I Ibusinesslike man,
who has accumulated quite fortune
since the war, aud is understood to be
straightforward and reliable in all his
business affairs. lie is an exception.
ally large taxpayer for one of his race
and seems by all ODDS to be the choice
ofthe cOlored people. AS there seems
to be a general understanding that all
the substantial elements of the
community are to be repre-.
sented as far and as fairly
as practicable, the name Of Mr..
Church has been agreed upon to carry
forward this policy. The name of
Mr.. NJ. Gavin rouudsup and completes
the ticket, He is strong man in
every sense, leading merchant on
Front Row, a good citizen, clever
gentleman, an Irishman. His name
would add strength to any ticket
Taken as a whole, this is ticket
which can safely be commended and
supported. We throw it to tho
breeze for the consideration Of all
good citizens, irrespective Of party