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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Commissioner Wright has published
the first report OF the Board Of Labor
Statistics. II contains many facts Of
great Importance at this time, when
'labor troubles" have been prevalent,
and, unless an era Of good trade sets
in andsmooths away discor I ant, when
more trouble still is preparing. A pro.
founder investigation into the causes
and nature ofalternate periods OF trade
prosperity and trade depression, would
have added to the value Of the report.
Especially light is wanted to confirm
or obllteiate the idea that Is beginning
to prevail that rapid communication
by railroads ond tslegraphs will have
the effect OF closing up CONNER
cial transactions more rapidly, and
thus reduce the amount OF COM
mercial credit. This effect, in
combination with other causes, would
be to ex,ead the period b.tween de-
pretsions, aud have leading influ-
ence by which, In times Of olperity,
there would be less booming" aud
in times OF depression, fewer bank
ruptcles and less restitution. STAT sites
in many instances have shown wages
to be belt'r and more st aiy, where
efficient labor organizations exist. IL
would ba OF great interest to rs certain
the precise value of trades unions a.,
a factor in the wage rate. Pools and
other combinations ara regarded as
means Of sustaining railway div dends
and commercial profits, aud il is logical
10 conclude that labor unions must
have a similar pecuniaty effect. Too
much attention cannot be paid to the
labor problem, for cur laborirg popu
lRtion are assuming positioa
that indicates an approaching change
in the relations OF the employer and
the employed. The later refu,e 10
admit the notion that labor ia bought
and sold precisely as is q load of pota,
toes or a bale of cotton Greetings.
They claim that the personal relations
OF employer and employed involve
more and different things from those
existing between the buyer and the
seller of hor q or a steam engine.
If the labor bureau wi throw light
upon such topics as these It will render
important service aud help TO prevent
much future trouble.
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MORE TROUBLE THREATENING.

The APPEAL recently explained to lis
readers that the King OF Denmark was
violating the constitution of that coun-
try by committing the most arbitrary
acts through the Prime Minister, Els.
trup, even going to the extent OF arrest
ing the Speaker OF the House OF Repre-
ssntatives and imprisonins him. The
King and his Minister, epite Of all re.
monstrances, persist in their illegal
course, and the patiencs Of the people
Is nearly exhausted. They elect Liberal
representatives, and even a great part
Of the Conservatives have been driven
to join their former opponents, the
Liberals. An instance will show how
insufferable the acts OF the govern
ment are. An article OF the constitu-
ton permits 1t, in cases of extreme
urgency, TO take money from the
Treasury until the Parliament meste.
This is made use Of to defy Parliament.
A few weeks ago royal decree dis.
solved the Parliament, and be-
fore all the members had left
the house the government took
from the Treasury, under a plainly
false plea OF urgency, the money it
required, although uuappropristed by
the Legislature. The King has put
himself in the position the English
Charles did, for which his h al was
cut of. The people hAvs naturally
become restless, and revolution
seemsprobab,e, Denmark would like
to establish a Republic, but It's neigh
bors, Germany and Russia. would
not permit that. The people
claim that they stand solely by the
constiiut' on-that complied with they
will be satisfied. The situation at this
moment may be judged OF by the to-
lowing from the Copenhagen, Den
mark, correspondent OF the New York
Herald: "A Danieh revolution ia now
impending and is likely to cause a
general Scandinavian upheaval, dur
ing which monarchical principles in
those countries could only be main
tanned by the Intervention OF Russian
or German troops. Contre coups would
be sure to take place ia those coun-
tries, causing a general movement
throughout Europe like that OF 1S4S. "
With Danish uprising added to the
situation in Bulgaria, the prospect for
peace In Europe Is not good.
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sheev shead Bay Races.

SHEBPsHEAD BAY, N. Y, September
4.-Fira Race Cleaners stake, for
two year olds, three-fourths of a mile
on thu tmf. Mittins won by hat a
length; Golish sec nd, Roi dor third.
Tlme-l:l53
Second Rdce.-For three year olds,
mile and an eighth, Brown Duke
won by two leugths; Florence Fonzo
second, Attorney third. Tme-1:573
The third race was declared Of.
Fourth Race. New York handicap,
mile and half Rupert won by a
head; Housstonic second, Aretiuo
third. Timt-2:S52,
Fifth Rdce.-Handicsp sweepstakes,
mile and an eighth Suoervi:or won
by half Length; War Eagle second.
Cleaner third. Tint :57.
Sirth Race. For all ages, one mile
on the turf. e. zabeth woa by three
lengths; Pilot second, Ia tier third.
Time-l AS.
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WILL LEAVE His THRONE.
PRINCE ALEXANDER, IN AN AID.
DRESS TO HIS
Officers, Announces His Intention to
Abdicate The Reasons for
His Action.

SlFIA, Septt mber 4-Price Alexan-
der made the following address at a
reception given by him to the officers
OF the army:
THE PRINCES ADDRESS
For seven years 1 have labored for
the independence and interests OF Bull
gaia. Ny constant special solicitude
has been for my army and officers. l
consider them my family, my children,
and have felt secure 10 my personal
positiop, when | have seen myself sur
rounded by officers who had been my
comrades in our ttrugglfs fer the
glory of Bulgaris. (Hsre tears came
from the Princes eyes. Recovering
his composure he resumod.) On that
sad night, having heard a noise, l
asked whether troops were there,
Yes was the reply. Then felt
tranquil. for / had confidence in my
army. Notwithstanding the unfortu-
nate events which followed, i have
not been disappointed in my officers.
They rose to The level OF the situation
and proved themselves capable of cop
ing with the troubles which followed
my departure. Thanks to Popoff and
Moutkoroff there the Prince embraced
those officers) the honor of Bulgaria.
officers has been ress:erted. 1 see
around me officers who are de-
voted to me, and / cannot
help addressing praises to those Of
ficers, and with the conviction
that order will not be disturbed. In
whatever circumstances / might find
myself l would place my Influence al
the service of Bulgaria. / will pray to
God for her, my heart shall ever be
with my officers and l shall he the
first to ask to be admitted to them a.
volunteer in campaign for Mace.
doDia. / cannot remain in Bulgaria
for the Gar will not permit me, be-
cause my preeeD ce is iuimical to the
Interests of the country. / am f)rcej
to quit the throne"
NJ. Popof exc aimed: eve have
been and shall ever be with you
Courage; forward"
Prince Alexander replied: "The
independence of Bulgaria require that
/ leave the country. II l did rot
Russia would occupy it. / will, how
ever, consult with the superior offic srs
and constitute regency which will
endeavor 10 protect the interests OF my
officers. In any case, / rely on the
army"
Piince Alexander impaired his in
tention of abdicating to the German
and Russian Consuls. A c.uncil
among the members of which aie
Messrs. Stambdlof and Ka avaloff, is
being held to arrange for the regency
The Prince will probably leave within
two days. The officers of the army
are greatly excited, and talk of detain.
ing the Prince. They::have resolved in
any case 10 refuse to receive Russian
envoy. They will hold meeting tc
decide what course to adopt. The
city is tranquil.
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DESERVES ENCOURAGEMENT.
The outlook for the Young Mems
Christian Association.

The Memphis Young Mems Chris-
tian Association have moved their
rooms from Odd Fellows Hall to the
Lee block, 205 Main street. With the
change to new quarters, tbs associa-
ton earnestly desires to begin more
efficient work. The organization Ia,
been in Memphis FIR two years past.
In epite of many difficulties it has de-.
monstrated the fact tina; 1t can do a
good work for young men. The
Mobile papers declared a short time
since that that city had not cared
enough for her young meu, and thst
now when they were Deeoed to step
into the places OF their elders they
had foraker her for cities Offering
the inducements which she had de-
MED. Memphis, growing end ros.
porous in so many Way, ceI-
Isiuly owes it to her young
mea aud 10 herself to maiotlin an
association whose object is distinct
i've work for this class. The directors
of this assoc alton desire to make it a
staunch and prosperous institution.
They contemplate placing a 9ymna-
stun, bowling alleys and bsthi o pms
in the building and furnishing a coy
and elegant parlor and reading rooms
for the boys ard their friends.
S'aunch and prac ical men are at the
head of the institution, and the public
may expect good results if they bat
give the need d support.
The regular gospel servics will be
held this evening in the new ro1ms
OF the association. Tire young mems
meeting will be- held as usual Tues lay
evening az o'clock at the same place.
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CONTEST FOR CONGRESS.
THE JOINT DEBATE LIKELY TO
BE WARM.
Both Candidates Express themselves
About 1.-THE Views OF a
Correspondent,

The contest for the Democratic Con.
gressional nomination Is warming up,
and the joint discussion between Col.
Patterson and Mr.. Phelan promises to
be exceedingly su'try.
"If any harm comes OF II to the
party the responsibility rests with Mr..
Phelap," said Col. Patterson last night.
He wrote and requested me to divide
time with him, and l answered that
while / doubted the propriety Of a
joint discussion, l was willing to meet
him on the stump. / hope the result
will be for good, but it is against my
Judgment"
"They say you are making lively
beginning, Colonel" the APPEAL man
remarked.
"Oh, no." was the reply; 81 have
been busy in my Office all day. shall
solicit no votes on personal grounds.
No man has right to ask
Office except for party rea.
SONS. When / IVES nominated
for the Legislature in 1882 | was sitting
at my desk. ] did not intend TO make
any canvass for Congress, but have, in
measure, b,en Obliged TO do 30. |,
is not my desire to hamper anybody
by pledges. ask no man to give me
his vote because my name Ia Patter-
GOD. II they cannot support ms be,
cause OF the principles | represent
they need not do go at all. Ga none
of the great questions OF the day will
| be found to have any half way senti.
ment. have no hesitation In declar
ing myself as utterly and uncom.
promisingly opposed to the Blair bill
and to protection. ] don't see hou
any Democrat can feel otherwise. II
my own brother were q candidate fol
Congress and he betrayed the leas
shakinees on either question, / would
vote against him."
MR.. JAMES PHELAN,
who was seen shortly afterward, said
that be looked forward to discussion
with Col. Patterson with a good dea
OF pleasure. "While 1t ia my inten
ton to treat my competitor with al
the courtesy he is entitled to-" sale
Mr.. Phelan, II shall travel with nc
minciDg gait, / intend to be very
candid, and il possible will enlighter
the voters of tie Tenth as TO the pc
culiar reaeons for Col. Palterson's can
didacy just At this time, and OF the
motives which underlie it. Nothin,
ehall deter me from my determination
in this regard"
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MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL--sUNDAY. SEPTEMBER s. 1855.

holds fast by all that the South did
that was noble aud enduring. and dis
cards only senseless, repining and use-
less yearnings, exchanging these for
renewed endeayor wor by the sons OF
the Southern sires.
At this great rail center, holding fast
by the necessity for keeping all the
creatures OF society amenable to law,
when it Is necessary to apply the law
or TO enact laws for application, he
eutertains liberal views with respect
to the necessity for cherishing, invlt-
ing and cs'eiing enterprises 60 neces-
sary to this city and its tributary
country, dependent on It for growth
and progress.
Describing all protection, per Sc,
sentiments and holding the tariff
policy strictly subssrvient to the in
terests of the people, he advocates
conservative revision, carefully and
gradually tempered 90 as to avoid tina.
business disturbance which is hurtful
to all and, while doing this he would
lay the duties so ss TO help rather THAI
to hurt our own industries and inter
es's. Herein he occupies the Chicago
platform, interpreted literally and
plainly.
He early threw himfelf into the
arena as an advocate OF that liberal
national improvement OF rivers which
Is 80 necessary 10 Memphis, SO essen
tial to the Mississippi Valley, and
which is destined to build new en-
pire in the Southwest SURPRISING any
thiDg yet conceived in the way Of
American progress. He was al in
fuential member Of the New Orleans
r yer Convention Of 1885, Of the Kan
cas- City Convention of 1856, and be
was sent on behalf of Memphis to
cirque the river question brfore the
River and Harbof Commit ee Of the
House.
Personally popular With young men
and old, he has an enthusiastic follow
ing throughout the district. His
friends are attached to him with an
aIdor that argues triu nph and useful
ness. His good Judgment ia his good
luck, aud l think / may fairly predict
bis triumphant nomination aod a long
end useful career as practical Rep
resenta i've from the South, gifted
with a thorough understanding Of the
people and OF the interests he rep
resapt3.
II nominated he will unite the
Democra ic party and bring lis last
man to the pole. II cleo ed, he will
do his district honor and profit in the
| House.
1t is not necessary TO speak Of gen.
tlemen of past experience in national
legislation. 1t Is conceded that the
nominee will be a new aud untried
man. Why not, then, new man who
Ia q part OF the interests he will repre-
sent, by birth, training, youthful ssso.
cations, mnnhood's struggles and bust
ness relations?
He starts out at least on equal terms
with any other. think he rs the best
the field offers by all odds, giving
greater promise Tor immediate results
and offering far larger prospect for the
results which accrue to communities
which wisely train men of affairs 10
represent their interests, understand.
ing them aud being identified with
them. FAIR PLAY.
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Voice of a wOrkingmar.
To the Editors OF the Appeal

10 the Editors OF the Appeal;
Will you allow a workirgmsn a small
space in your valuab e paper to offer a
few suggestions to the coming Goa
grsssional Convention 10 nominate a
fit psrion to reprs sent the people, not
one c'ass interest, but TIE in crest oil
every citizen living in the Tenth Con.
0ressionsl Disttict2 In looking over
the list Of candida es Withdrawn from
the race and these now aspiring for
Cong essional honor', | see rome so
worthy OF the position as our true
friend and fellow townsman, Mr..
James Phelan, who is q true gentle
man, competent, and possessing the
compreht nsive power that few men
of today possafs, He is one of the
most progress We young men Of today,
and thers is 70 doub tina, II elected
he will prove one OF the brightest
stars in political history, one that
America will feel proud Of, especially
his fellow associates. If James Phelan
is nominated, he w,ll carry with him
more strength than anyone we think
could be found in the Tenth Congress
aional District, aud the only enc able
t, lead the Democrats to victory
next November, and il the result should
I've that he is deieSted for the nomins-
ton, lock out for Zich Taylor. With
Phelan as his opponenf, victory Is
ours. The laboring classes ara for
Phelan, fist, last aud always.
POLK BREWER.
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RELIGIOUS POLTTICs.

f. Fanaticism is the curse OF Repub-
lie. 1t is always trying to accomplish
the impossible, and is therefore an in
jury to any cause 1t espouses. The
prohibition fanatics are busy organic.
ing new party, which they aver is to
be a righteous party, psrty that will
enforce temperance, law and the OBJ
servance OF the Sabbath. The recent
Prohibition Convention at Harrisburg,
Pa, took the position that this Da'ion
needs, and needs just now, party OF
righteousness, moi only tosecure good
laws not already on our statute books,
but as well 10 enforce those already
there. They believe that our most
sacred and cherished institutions are
in peri. They believe the hour hes
struck for the organization Of a party
OF righteousness in this great notion.
The convention was very emphatic In
declaring It's purpoie TO maintain
the Christian Sabbath. So 1t seems
that we are to have party OF right
eousness, religious Pio.eitant polit
ical party. 1t will be woiul day to
the Republic, t, all religious denomi.
nations, II the day should ever come
when religious liberty depends on the
capricious whims Of the popular ma
jority lbs cad Of written constitution
which guarantees religious freedom to
all. Fanatlcism has done much of
evil in times past, and promises to do
more. The Prohibition party OF Penn
sylvania, aud this seems to be the
drift Of the organization everywhere,
rsshly unltes religion with politicf,
and proposes to prosecuts the cam
paign on this basic. These people, in
their enthusiasm for their cause based
upon moral principe, recklessy strike
blow which, II ff,cive, would shat
ter into q thousand fragments the
foundation rock upon which is built
our glorious Republic. Absolute and
complete separation Of Church from
State, religion from politics, is the
fundamental principle OF liber-
ty. This creed is so deeply grounded
into the very being Of the great
mass of Americans that II Is only triie
to say that the Prohibition party
sounds its own death knell the mo-
ment 1t unites religion with politics.
We call upon the true friends OF the
movement 10 take wsrning, ard, be-
lore II is too late, eliminate all religion
lfCm their political faith. The pres.
ence al the l4S Protestant clergy men
in the convention at Hsrrisbu g was
an i'll omen. These otherwise coed
citizens have apparently permitted
their zeal to run away with their rea-
son until they cannot distinguish the
difference between religion and mo-
rality. A moral issue in politics is
beneficial to public morals and good
citizenship, where's a religious issue
q BubveIsve Of freedom ard leads to
iespotism.
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HON. ADDISON II. DOUGLASS.

This gentleman, who has presided
over the Criminal Court for the pas,
Awo years, retired on Wednesday Ia t,
and the APPEAL expressts the uni
Eersal feeling OF the immunity in
declaring that he carries with him
be confidence. love and estsem of the
eople OF Shelby county. As Judge
! the Criminal Court he has been
lir, courteous and impartial. Possess
ng nature kind, tender and lovAble,
10 may have leaned TO the side of
mercy, but errors when inspired by
Humanity ara to be tolerated or
given. But he has made most ex-
llent judge. His unvarying purpose
ls been to administer the law
he understood IT, and he
IS surrendered the TUT which
g psople impoted in him without
emish orstain. The people Of Mem
lla never weary in praise OF Hon. L.
Hofrlgan, who inaugurated such
dical reforms ia the Criminal Court.
4 when Judge Dougla retired on
sdnesdsy last he left record which
i show that the mantle OF Horrigan
| upon worthy shoulder. He
rlied out the reforms inauaurat.
and left arscord worthy of all the
Use which has been lav.shed upon
lamented predecessor. The bench
shelby county was never graeed by
lbler, fairer or more impartial Judge
y A. H. Douglass, who presided
I the Criminal Court for two years.
pY9 can pierce the elusive veil that
4 the future. But Of this Judge
Slfs may be sure, whatever that
a may have In stors fol-
whether Of repeated homo 9
Ihucctss or disappointments and
no win always have the heat.
steem and love Of every man IA.
rwith his administration as Judge
Criminal Court. Such a man
ot long remain in retirement.
eople recognize in him oil tina! is
ito to make an able and efficient
oer OF the Legislature and bis
has already been suggested as a
ltic candidate for the State
Judge Douglass is an clio.
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sTRICKEN CHaRIEsrON.

An unprecedented calamity has
fallen upon the people Of Charleston.
The misfortune was 80 sudden and I'M
expected that there is much suffering.
Thousands are made homeless and
lost their all, The calamity has been
extraordinary, and demands prompt
and extraordinary relief. Help has
been called for, and We are gratified
to know that Memphis will do some
thing to relieve her stricken sister.
Most OF the Southern cities responded
to the appeal for aid, and Memphis
viii manifest her sympathy by sub
stantial aid. The people Of Charleston
are battling bravely with misfortunes,
and with the help that is pouring In
from the North and South 1t Il
hoped ehs will soon emerge from hei
desolation into comfort and that pros
periiy SO suddenly blighted.
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ADDITIONAL RIVERS.

LOUISVILLE, September Alright
River 4 feet 8 inches in the canal and
feet inches on the falls and falling.
Business dull. Weather clear and
pleasant.
CINCINNATI, September A. -Night---
River g feet 2 inches on the gauge and
falling. Weather clear and warm. d.
parted: Buckeye State, New Orleans.
CAIRO, September 4.-Night-River
8 feet 8 inches On the gauge and fall
ing. Weather clear end warm. A,
rived: City of Cairo, St. Louis, 8 pm.
No departures.
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Leeislatiye Convention.

ond 4, Third 4, Fourth g. Fifth l, Sixth 9.
Seventh Eighth s. Ninth s, Tenth 6,
n ls.nS s sSh g TarssTh 2 si FSu5
teenth 2, Eighteenth 4. Total. 81.
Wards .-tirst Ward, delegates. Second
Is, Third 20. Fourth 20, Fifth 6, Sixth 9. Sew
enth 6, Eighth 10, Ninth 4, Tenth 8. Total,
1Gl.
Grand total, 16S.
5. J. CAMP, Chairman.
j. H. ALsuP, Secretary.
The following is list giving the voting
places in the different districts and wards;
DISTRICTS.
LIST District-Stewartvillc
ID District-Kerrville.
Sd Dietrict-Lucy.
4th District-cuba.
9TH District-Monahan' grocery.
9Th District-Gibson's store and Raleigh.
7th District-Bartlett.
9Th District-Brunswick and Arlington.
9th District-Allen & Aliens store.
10th District-Colliorville.
18th District-Germantown.
18th Dislriet-0akville.
18th District-South gate Of Elmwood Gem
etery.
10th District-White Station.
18th District-Arnold's Schoolhouse.
lat Ward-Main and jackson streets.
I'd Ward-Courthouse.
Sd Ward-Qrigley office on Adams street.
4th Ward-357 econd street.
5th observation-disclosures
9th Ward -.
7th Ward-Solari grocery.
Sth Ward-Corner Poplar street and Carroll
avenue.
9th Ward---.
10th Ward-Corner of Main and Calhoun.
By order ofthe committee
MARTIN KELLY, Chairman.
j. H. ALsUP, Secretary.
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ON CHANGE.

CLOSING prices of October options
at Chicago yesterday: Pork, $40 %;
lard, So IN; clear rib sidts, Sc IS
corn, 42s; wheat, 77sc; oats, 26sc.
Wis TORS on Change Yesterday: ].
II. George Of Chicago, L. s. Logan Of
Louisville, Chas. Bell Of st. Louis, o.
M. Dunn superintendent Louisville
and Nashville railroad, Mrs. Florence
Miller of vi, k7burg, H. W. Mosby Of
Somerville, H. H. Norman of ST. Luis.