The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-15
SORE DISAPPOINTMENT.
DEMOCRATS OF SHELBY KICKING
ABOUT THE ONE CONVENTION.
Mr.. Mcconnell, Mr.. Hiilsman and Mr..
Lynn Credited With the Neat Busi-
ness-President d. p. Hadden as a
Proposed Candidate.

IL Is a source OF vexatious doubt among
the aspirants to Office as to whom they are
to antagonize. Every one says 81 see";
but do they? The impression is, they do
not The corner OF Main and Madison
streets is rendezvous for seekers after the
foregoing character Of information. Yes
terday they were there in force, as they
will be from now until the chilling winds
OF November, Jupiter Pluvius permitting.
In one party were Messrs, ]. NJ. Coleman,
Simon Green, Judge j. s. Galloway, the
Hon. James M. Harris, the Hon. lack
Taylor and the Hon. ]. ID. Montedonico.
Naturally, politics was the burden Of their
song, one to another The Hon. lack, it
is known, is not Of the Democratic persua-
sion, but he is popular with the followers
Of that creed, Just the same. An APPEAL
reporter surprised the party, with the hope
OF learning point or two about the zone
convention" ultimatum of the committee.
Before the inquisition was fairly under
way, Mr.. ]. NJ. Semmes spotted" the as
semblage, and concluded 1t would look
well
PICTURED ON PASTEBOARD,
and exhibited In his show window. He
hurried over and submitted his PROPOSE
ton. Regarding II as joke, the gentle
men accepted and moved off in solid pha-
lanx toward q convenient gallery. Mr..
Semmes led the way for block, when it
was observed that Judge Galloway was
missing. A halt was called, the recreant
member corralled, and parley ensued.
II am strictly temperate" urged the Re-
publican delegate, 'and can't afford TO be
exhibited in this crowd. Then, too. my
rural constituents know all OF you, and
might henceiorth regard me as traitor"
Then the Hon. james Harris, with his
broadcloth suit and silk hat, was the
envied attraction for young lady's smile.
lie was soon out Of sight, with no more
thought OF the picture than he has OF going
TO Congress. The Hon. J. NJ. Coleman
remembered that he had not seen barber
shop lately, and forgot TO arrange his toilet.
Thus drawback after drawback was en-
countered, and the project was abandoned
for n visit to neighboring refreshment
stand.
"Hello, boys" calculated President
tladden, and anotheralleged congressional
aspirant, what do you all wani?"
Anything wo can get" was the re-
spouse in chorus. There was nothing 10
be gotten from the Tycoon, and the party
adjourned, each one 10 his own fayorile
haunt. The reporter chung TO
PRESIDENT MADDEN,
and this Is the outcome:
I'll see your name mentioned for Con
gress."
$50 do l." was the tcrse reply.
| Are you a candidate?"
"Did you ever hear me say that was?''
| That's what am after. Suppose you
were the unanimous choice OF the party
and the people generally, would you
accept7"
THAT'S too leading q question. My
lamented schoolmate and friend, Mr.. ].
Caesar, once refused crown, you know.
l will say this much: / am surprised that
any one would think | desired to step down
instead OF going up"
What is the Significance OF that infor.
nation
"Just this i look upon the Office oI
president OF the Taxing District Of Shelby
county, Tenn, as n much higher position
than congressman. Itnequires morc brain
and talent to run this machine than il docs
TO 90 to Congress"
Then you appreciate the honor and
responsibility"
II do, from alpha to omega, from Dan
20 Becrsheba."
"And are satisfied as YOU aref''
II am, while my people are. Besides,
am having too much fun where l am
looking at tho balance OF the boys who
want the Office"
"Do you mean to say you don't intend
"Did you over see me when didn't take
a hand2'
The latter remark was made In tone,
full OF meaning. and the interview tcrmi
mated.
THAT ONE CONVENTION.
The Democrats mt this end Of tho State
are out Of humor over the decision Of In,
State executive committee that only one
convention shall be held. Tho Hon
Henry j. Lynn, the Shelby member who
was present al tho meeting, Is roundly
conceals the milk In n recent visit Of Col
John T. iIillsman. internal revenue col.
lector Tor this distiict, and an ardent sup
porter OF Col. Tom Mcconnell, the Chatta
nooga gubernatorial candidate. II will bs
| ftNtcnbtftu huht tifs Lynn uskcu TIT
Shelby executive committee for instruc
tons on the convention question, and 70
ccived Instructions for two. Now Il dovcl
ops that he had given his proxy In blank
10 Mr.. Mcconnell several days prior 10 ~
ceiving his Instructions. and Mr.. Neon
nclfs firm stand was for ono convention
Advocates OF two conventions are nov
asking each other, Why Ii this thus. and
what had Mr.. IIllsman 10 do with III
Tho answer isfound In a little circumstanc,
that occurred not many months since
and succeeding incidents. Mr.. Hillsmar
and the Hon. ]. NJ. Coleman met one da,
al the corner Of Second and Madison
streets. The latter was then, and II now
coal oil inspector, under appointment fror
Gov. Taylor, and naturally feels an inter
cat In the Governors cause. make nj
you can out Of the coal oil inspection bust
ness this time, said Mr.. IIillzman, "ioi
You'll never smell u again. have thirty
seven deputy collectors scattered over the
State, and your bob In going out" An
other little circumstances h the fact that
Mr.. Hillsman was In the city several days
and Just nj the time when Mr.. Lynn trans
ferrcd his voice In the committee 10 Mr.
Mcconnell or Mr.. Iiillsman. There Il
danger lurking IN the situation for the In
tcrnalr cycnue collector, M the diaap
pointed Democrats are whispering somo
thing about "civil service"
IL u also stated that Mr.. Lynn has hcart
determined and vigorous protests from IN,
leading Democrats here, in regard 20 hi
action toward the State executive commit
tee meeting