The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-21
THE DEMOCRATS OF SHELBY
COUNTY

Must not wait for the grand rally"
proposed by the Executive Committee and
the two clubs. They have work to do that
they can individually do, and this they
should loose no time in doing. The cleo
ton for Sheriff, Trustee, Tax Assessor and
Chancellor takes place on Thursday, the
2d Of August, only twelve days away. This
makes very short canvass, not perhaps
too short, but short enough 10 make every
day day Of very hard work for our can
didates and their friends, and they must be
up and doing, working from morning until
night discreetly and with tact. 1t is true
our ticket is an excellent one. 1t is ono
that should satisfy every man who desires
the faithful performance of public duties
by competent men. But the old adage
that there are many men Of many minds"
applies in this as in other cases. Some
men like to be coaxed, carcssed and
urged to perform their duty. and there are
some who like 10 have even fiimsy objec-
tons TO candidates overcome. The caudi-
dates must meet these and all objections in n
spiri. OF Cancellation, and this they can
certainly DO. There is no man better
qualified for Sheriff than A. J. McIendon.
Although very modest man, he is n
strong rcsolute and brave one, and he is
thoroughly convcrSant with the duties OF
the Office. He has served many years OF
apprenticeship as accountant and clerk in
the ShcriilTs office, AMI has always been
noted for his efficiency, his close attention
and his steadineSs. lie is, besides, well
known M a strict cons,ructionist where
the law is to be executed. and Inc knows
neither friend nor Zoe where the law stands
in the way. Mr.. Mclendon has the conf.
dcnce Of the people at large, and TnE Ar-
rRtL believes his name 10 tower OF
strength IN the ticket But il is not any
more ~ than that oi J. J. Williams, who
has been clerk in the Trustees office for
many years, and is thoroushly convcsant
with all its duties, cares and anxietics.
lie has been obcdicn, IA subordinate,
and has thus given the highest proof that
he will bc faithful ias an officer commits
stoned directly 10y the people, There is
no Office in the state. better managed or
conducted than the Trustees of Shelby
County. and Mr.. Williams may be
implicitly trusted 10 maintain it mp
TO its present a. high water mark.
The names OF Judge Estes and Messrs Me
London and Williams ought TO carry the
Democrats through, triumphanily. Charles
T.. Smith, our candidate for Assessor, who
has given ~ much satisfaction in that Of
flee, aud who has the confidence especially
Of the people in the country, ought also to
bring a great strength to IT, His popularity
wits certified TO by the vote he received in
the county court for the same position. II
that vote meant anything il meant that
the county was solid Tor Smith aud would
indorse him at the polls. We submit,
therefore. TO the farmers, the merchants,
bankers, working aud laboring men OF
shelby county, tina, the Democratic is u
strong ticket and In every sense worthy
their support anil their votes. II Is made
up Of stronger men Than the Republican
ticket, and then il Is essential to the peace
and welfare OF this, ~ Of other southern
communities, that lis affairs shall he con.
trollej and directed by Democrats Dem.
ocatic ascendcncy Is necessary to the
prosperity Of shelby county.