The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-11
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A SUPERINTENDENT SUPPLY OF TIM.
Der FOR ALL THE OFFICES.
An Old War Horse snuffs the Charge
nom Afar, ana Names Those who
win Take Up Arms and Minsis in the
Fray. -hss

'In my opinion, when the political pot
begins to boil in Shelby county prepara-
tory TO the party nominations this sum-
mer, the old vessel will be kept at a white
heat all through the long summer days,
and only be permitted to cool Off when
the Idcs Of November have waned, u re-
joined a ssgacious statesman who was
accustomed to "wield the fierce Deinoc-
racy" in days gone by to an APPEAL man
who wished To knowif anything new was
going on in local politics. Continuing,
the speaker said IL am out Of politics for
good, and could not be induced to take
an active part in them again for Pile OF
money. But ! read the papers, and, be-
sides, have a good many political friends
who tell me all the news. Being presi-
dental year, and also general election
in the State. l am inclined to think that
Tennessee will have about as much, II not
good deal more, politics 70 the square
inch than any other State In the Union.
Shelby county, and especially the city Of
Memphis, always has its full share Of the
political excitement II there Is any in the
country"
"Now, you ask II there will be any con-
test over the congressional nomination In
this district The indications are there
will be very vigorous one. II Is fair TO
presume that Mr.. Phelan, the present in
cumbent, will be averse 10 wind up his po-
litical career with one brief term in Con-
gress. II Is quite we'll known that Col.
Josiah Patterson will seek the nomination
as he did two years ago. II II also under
stood that the Hon. w. l.. Clapp would
like to have the nomination, and that Mr..
Jesse Norment, OF Somcryille, will make
strong effort for the place. These are all
good and representative Democrats.
Which OF them will be the lucky man?
Bless your life, young man, Pm not proph-
ct enough TO crafty your curiosity. But I
think the contest will be lively one. IL
is also understood quite reliably that who.
ever the Democrats may nominate he will
be opposed on the Republican ticket by
the Hon. VIM. Randolph. who has the
distinction Of having been twice defeated
for the same position, but he wants il, and
Is rich enough to spend his time at WASH
ington."
EDO you think that Mr., Randolph could
be clccted?'
"My judgment is that q Democrat will
represent Memphis in the next Congress.
In naming over the probable Democratic
aspirants moment ago, forgot 20 men,
ton Judge j. s. Galloway. Of the probate
court. They tell me he will hc n candi-
date, but think we had better keep him
right where he Is. for he is an excellent
officer for the position he holds.
| "As TO candidates for the county offices
and members OF the Legislature they will
be ~ plentiful NJ vatermelons in August.
The spirit OF sacrifice on the part OF the
average citizen 10 serve the people il COM
mendable and seems 10 be on the Increase.
The fact Is we have supcrnbrndancc OF
official material in this country, and SOME
thing has got 10 be done TO quench the
thirst Of ambitious men, or more Offices
will have 10 be created.