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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15
ANNA B. CHEATHAM DEAD.


The Widow OF the Late Gen. D. r.
Cheatham Passes Away.
Special Dispatch To the Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. li.-Mrs. Anna
II. Cheaiham, widow OF the late Gen. Il. 4.
Cheatham, died at ESQ O'Clock th.
morning nj her residence in CLARK
Place, after lingering illness.
After Gen. Cheatham's death which
occurred September 4, 1886, shortly
after his appointment Ms postmaster, his
bondsmen designated Mrs. Chcathnm as
acting postmaster until the President
should sec lit 10 I'LL the vacancy. On tho
18th Of the same month President
Cleveland commissioned Mrs. Cheatham
10 be her husbands successor, and since
that timo she has filed the posi-
ton. Mn. Cheaiham was in her ffiieth
year She was daughter Of the late A. Il.
Robertson, prominent merchant Of this
city. She was united in marriage
with Gen. Frank Chcatham in March,
1896, and soon after they removed
Gen. Cheaiham's appointment rs post
master he removed 90 this city. Mn. Cheat
ham leaves five children, three sons and
two daughters. Tho bcrcavcd family have
the sympathy Of the entire community.
Mn. Cheatham had been n sufferer for
years, but bore her illness with
Christian resignation and patience,
and when the summons came she
met IL without murmur,
and quietly and peacefully fell asleep.
She was dcvout mombcr Of the
Episcopal church, was known for
her charity and loved for her
many Christian virtues. The funeral
will take place at the First Presbyterian
church at go o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Rev. DIR. William Graham, rector OF
Christ church. will ofIiciato. The remains
will bc buried In Mount Olive cemetery.
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their meeting To that day so as to bring all
the interest possible TO bear upon the oc-
casion, and that II may BIO made profitable
in the acquisition of settlers for tho rich
lands that in that Suite still await the
labor Of the horpy-h banded son Of toll
Nothing can be gained without effort. Ii
building States tits the Same as with the
single individual. II takes work. constant
unremitting work, even to get people Il
avail themselves Of tho opportunities avail
able TO farmers in Arkansas.
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Go ~ President lIaljcn. enforce the
ddcwolk ordinance impariially but strictly,
but don't make the blunlcr Of trying to
put the law ON the tenant Instead Of the
landlord The Taxing District does not
know the tenant. but the owner, and uld.
matcly the property. The law operates
against the property when tenants and
owners are dead aud gone. Make the
property pay ior the sidewalks, Mr. Had.
den, and let us have good ones, and by
the way, clean ones also. Mako tho
occupants Of houses keep their sidewalks
elem, even II they have 10 sweep them ten
times day. II will give work to the
tranps, aud then the city will look over W
much better Give them well paved and
clean sidewalks, Mr.. lIaddcn, and you
will make iastcr friends Of the people than
ever
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

SENATOR BRowE, of Georgia, who has
just put himself on record as opposed to
tho Presidents tariff views. is famous for
opposing Presidents. But. as in this in
stance he was fairly and fully answered
by Senator Vance, of North Carolina, the
President can stand II and the country too
Senator Brown Is interested in manufac-
lures, II not directly, then indirectly
as a mine owner, and he merely
speaks Tor his interests when he takes
a position antagonistic to that Of the
official head OF the Democratic party,
whose utterances upon the tariff question
have been heartily Endorsed by Democrats
from one end Of the country to the other.
SO far as tobacco is concerned Senator
Vance, speaking for tobacco State, said
the people OF North Carolina did not care
anything about the removal Of the tax on to-
bacco, they greatly preferred that food and
clothing should be cheapened rather than
that the tariff should be taken OF tobacco
or whisky.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

" there are any greenbackers yet living
who read TUE APPEAL they will find food
for thought in dispatch from Panama
which VIC publish in another column.
The people OF Lima, ii tells us, have
walked up TO find their hands full of paper
money. which, though it represents their
hard earnings, has no values. The
butchers and bakers and candestick
makers" refuse TO take il. They will
have nothing but silver, and the people,
not having any, are, rs a consequence,
almost starving. Rich in greenbacks or
bluebacks or pinkbacks, they are as poor
as Jobs turkey, and cannot buy bread.
The bankers have closed their banks, and
trade is completely disarangcd by this
plethora Of paper promises TO pay, for
which presently there is no redemption.
II will thus be seen that the money
ground out by printing presses, even by
authority Of a government, unless there is
gold and silver 10 redeem Il, is valucless.
And, a in all such cases, Il Is the poor
people who are the greatest sufferers from
such make-shiits and make-believes.
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1889.

THE APPEAL is a Democratic paper.
Itodchcs Democratic doctrines.
Hapports Democratic men.
hapports Democratic measures.
Is influence is devoted TO Tie maintenance Of
Ge supremacy Of dc Democratic pa1y--looal,
Slate and National.
Hhio@ no cause, no measure, b,d that OF
justice and riglt-he wiR Of The majority.
Hhas for Jorty-sercn years fought for nc ri
m,ph Of Democratic principles. and in he
future ,pil cur be IN he h,ickca OF he Jruy
sagr. Jealous. 'outc!sful for tic interests Of al
hepeopt.
H6 fairly entitled 10 he support Of southern
readers and business men everywhere.
Ms Issued erery day in he yoor. and is re-
Pile wdh ne current ne,s Of 0e day gathered
ty telegraph aud oab,e nom al parts Of The
,oyld
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Mn. PRESIDENT CRAIG, Of tho Young
Mems Christian association. makes q very
encouraging report in another column Of
the work that body has accomplished dur
ing the year lSS7, report that ought TO
stimulate the Evangelical Christians 10
make an earnest effort 20 erect a suitable
building ior the association before another
year passes TnE ArrE,L IS convinced
thm the Young Mems Christian associa.
ton Is one Of the great factors fur good in
the life Of the city. that Il has conferred
unnumbcrcd benefits upon struggling and
otherwise helpless young men, and has
been the means of rcscuiug many from
bad habits aud the evil consequences they
entail II Is, too, great help TO the past.
ors, aud ~ a necessary adjunct Of the
Christian church is worthy the Countc.
nance aud support Of the general public
TIN Arrr,L again urges the erection OF n
building. II would assume q permanent
location aud would justify the furnishing
Of a complete and ample gymnasium, a
fine library AMI large room ior meetings
and leciurs aud thc social gatherings that
arr ~ grateful aud gratifying TO visiting
simnpcu OF now comcr' dC.irous Of max.
ing their homes with ut Such q building
would bc landmark aud would hcspcak
tho growth OF Mcmphi, iu the good fellow.
ship that is the best aud mo-t winning Of
the Christian gmccN
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

TuE n. LoHi Globe. D1aocrai corrccts the
statement made by a few conspicuous
journals TO tho effect that the Hon. ]. d.
Bcck Is the lnt man over elected three
times from Kentucky TO the United States
Senate, which It says is not strictly correct.
Henry Clay was elected five times. Two
Of these elections wcp TO all vacancies
caused by designations Of the incumbcnts.
and three weo for full terms. OF these
three terms only one was served out, how.
ever, ono Of the others being cut short by
resignation and the other by death.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

RocnrroEr Is Of the opinion that Daniel
Wilson, son.in-law Of the late President
Grcyy, will escape the clutches Of ihc law.
He WIS to have been arrested on Monday
and held for trial, but instead Of that the
Judged instruction whomaic the or,lcr wa,
removed because be had made use Of very
questionable ways Of getting evidence
agains, Wilson. Rochoiort says there {,
no longer any justice In France. Bu,
Then, Rocheiort is an extremist, a wild
impracticablc man.
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n COTTON AND IND USTRIdL EX.
POSITION

We make room for the following com
munication with great pleasure. It's one
Of many of similar character that have
reached The ArrEAL within the past few
months, and indicates something like ripe
ness on the part Of the public for a great
cotton and industrial exposition;
To the Editor OF the Appeal
wish Ia call your attention IN y project that
think merits tho hearty approval OF all classes OF
our citizens which "a that OF having great cotton
exposition and industrial exhibit. similar to those
held at Atlanta and New orlcanS n commence oc.
tober I, lsS9. and run Tor six months The idea IL
10 make It. grand national affair. under the
auspices Of the Cotton aud Merchants exchanges
and the leading citizens Of this aud the euTound
ing States believe the matter has simply to he
properly sot before the people when Il will take
such shape Ms will insure It's successful accomplish
meut Therefore, u you think well Of this matter.
should 10 glad 10 sec It brvsghi forward at such
tise aud under such ciruiW stances rs you may
deem prnpcr. n J. GRAHAM
The date above indicated 10y Mr.. Graham
would afford ample time tJr organization
on paying basis and for the erection of
the necessary buildings, grounds for which
may he had in any direction with assur-
ances Of ample and convenient service 10y
the street, the dummy aud the steam rail
roads to carry the visitors 20 and from
them. A paid mp capital Of S2jO,0OO
would Ice ample for buildings and tho
laying out OF grounds, AMI Tor the boilers
and machinery, all Of which should be Of
a permanent character, like those Of Louis.
vile, Cincinnati and ST. Louis, where an.
nual exhibits OF the products d farming
and other industrial occupations are made,
and to crowds that increase with the years.
Such an exposition would help to eentraline
Memphis and to unity in her interests the
people OF the surrounding country.
II would, besides being great al.
ycrtisemcnt Of our growth and prosperity,
be the means Of increasing the trade in
every direction and bringing closer together
for purposes Of mutual strength and profit
interests that arc now wide apart and
cstnngcd to an almost hostile degree
Tur ArrEAL believes the neutrality-suspicious.
for such a venture, and that II some Of our
leading citizens will take the initial steps II
may In a short time be set lioot on solid
and enduring basis. A charter procured
this week, the organization might be per.
icctod by the next and books 10 opened
for subscriptions, and bids for grounds be
advertised as preliminary to the work Of
building. Al the varied interests in the
the city should be represented among the
stockholders and M nearly rs possible in
the Board Of Directors, and an canes,
effort be made from the beginning TO make
hpay. II tpays the stockholders, and
!, can with anything Ike the Characteristic
push aud energy Of Memphis be made to
pay, n will pay the public and pay Mem.
phis ten hundred fold.
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The incarceration Of Sir Wilired s.
Blunt, an English member OF Parliament,
in an Irish Jail, for merely exercising the
right Of free speech, has outraged London,
and even the fashionables are joining in
the hue and cry against the brutal and
tyrannical Tory ministry. When the chick
ems come home the weight Of curse can
be appreciated.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

rGsipENr lIuI, Of the Citizens street
railway, proposes 10 put electric motor. on
the Ines u his road. This will be crate.
fol relief to the people, 10 whom he siclly
looking mules, often beaten numerically
by the drivers, are a constant cxcitaut Of
pity Send the mules 10 grass, and by all
means let us have the electric motor. Bu,
II the Citizens adopts II what will the
Memphis Street Railroad company do?
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

TnR fund for Mardi Gms T. slowly.
loo slowly, climbing 10 the needed point.
win !, ever get there2 Is the question now
asked by the immediate friends Of the
enterprise. That depends upon the people.
II they have the necessary public spirit
and will bcStir themselves, Il will aud
everything will DO right and on time. II
they have not. Il viii not be what I, should
10 maintain the credit Of Memphis. II
ought 10 be delightful affair. II Is TO be
revival Of custom that has fallen into
disuse, and as such it should be made sc
excellent at all points as 10 impress the
beople that tho cnaiam u worthy OF being
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15
rHE JAcKsoN cIrY rLEcrIoN.
The Grand Jury Unable TO Find Any.
thing Illegal About Il.

AHe bEahu Jury bnhpie 10 flnu Any
thing Illegal About It.
Special Dispatch 10 the Appeal.
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 1.-THE grand
jury Of Kinds county circuit court nj.
journed today and submitted lis reports.
II thoroughly investigated the recent city
election, and says "And now, your honor,
the emphasis with which you, In the close
Of your charge TO this jury, called attention
TO an editorial in the daily Adnyti,sr max.
ing sweeping charges against the citizens
OF Jackson in regard To tho late city cleo.
ton, and In view Of the carnos,ncss with
which You demanded that this grand Jury
should carefully make investigation into
all matters affecting the electors or the
purity 81 the ballot box, We regret that the
requirements OF our oaths hamper us Ia
particulariEing the extent Of our inquiries
In this behalf We can say however. that
we have laboriously and carefully inquired
into this matter and examined all
persons OF both races that We could hear
Of likely 20 throw any light upon the sub.
joci, and We have wholly failed 10 End any
evidence whatever Of any intimidation or
iainpcring with the ballot In the recent
city election, except what IL known ns the
'lscd circular" 10 much talked OF, and for
this document no responsible author could
be found. II seems 10 have been the con.
ccption Of some irresponsible person or
persons, and wo have been unable 20
lind any evidence Of It's having exercised
any influence In the election. The eaid
election was entirely pcaccablc and orderly,
aud conducted strictly In accordance with
the law, 10 far as We have been able 10 as.
certain"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

Of students, and the few who can indulge
in Greek and Latin are in tho multitude
as the grain Of mustard seed lost In the
bin full Of oats. In education, as in most
everything else, the multitude and the
practical must DO considered before any
thing else, and preference be given for
modern and living languages over the
ancient and dead.
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Memphis aud The ,s,. appeal conEra,u.

rrom the corin,h tAiIssl sub.ollcr and nemocn,
We congratulate the citizens Of Mem.
phs on the result Of tho recent election In
that city, which gave them the victory for
the Peoples ticket A two thirds vote
ought 10 be crushing evidence In favor Of
the business OF the Ideas sct forth and con
tended for NJ dciermincdly by the adyo.
Gates Of this ticket We congratulate TuR
ArrKAi--that old stand by, when Il comes
10 fight for the best interests Of Menu
phis and Domocracy--in this, Ia season Of
rejoicing.
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fay decision in tho case Of Michael
Hahn W. W. II. Bate, Governor Of Ten
nesscc, and others, rendered 10y tie Su.
prme Court yesterday, will be found in
another column. II las reference TO the
rofunding Of iho State debt, and a. a pro
ccdcnt may have special Interest Tor some
al TuE Atrial readers.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15
LOUISIANA CONVENTION.
The state Ticket Compictod-An Ad.
rnlrablo Platform Adopted.

The state Ticket Compictod-An Ad.
n!rabio Platform Adopted.
BAroS RoUoE, la. Jan. 1.-THE Dem
ocatic convention rvasscmblcd this after
noon. The following nominations were
made, completing the State ticket James
A. Jeiifics, Of Rapiics, Tor Lieutenant gov
ornor; Judge Walter II. Rogers, Of New
Orleans. for attorney general; w. n.
Piper. 81 East fcliciana, for treasurer;
Joseph Brcaux, Of Iberia, for supcrin.
tcndcnt Of public education; Leonard
+. Mason, Of Concordia, for sccro-
tary Of State; and Mr.. Steele,
the present incumbent. for auditor. The
two last named are McEncry men. Tho
platform In liz fin, section declares "deyO-
ton 10 timo-honofcd principles Of The Dem
ocmtic party, as proclaimed 10y liz founder,
Thomas Jefferson" aud continues
80. We indone the administration OF
Grover Cleveland, and believe that the
interests Of the Union will be best sub
served by his reelection. We affirm
that the administration Of public
aflain Ia Louisiana has. during the
Of anarchy, developed wealth and pros
pcrity and paved the way 10 the high posi-
lion Louisiana Is entitled 10 among tho
States, and we pledge ourselves 10 lis per-
pctuatiOn.'
The section concludes with an indorse.
mcnt Of Gov. McEncry's administration.
The third section pledges the party 10
an economical administration. tho main
tonancc Of the State credit, and the prompt
payment OF It's debts, with interest as now
adjusted by law. The fourth section dc.
clarcs the lcvcc system Of the State ncocs-
atty.
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THE WEEKLY APPEAI..

Tie WEEKLY APPEAL Is oompcnd.
inn, Of nc nous Of SrrcH daily APPEALS M
agricultural dparimen! spTcpdTcd nth gredi
care. n contains complete martt reports. he
year 1883 iuiR h hR Of important poliiicoi
euns and ac WEEKLY APPEAL wa Keep
ie raday 0igy Informed Of Icn.
The p-oc Of hc WEEKLY APPEAL is
only 81 wdr. RAds no ry,rior.
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continued every year, and of thus being
made what Mardi Gras was once before, n
Memphis institution. TnE APrEAL, speak
ing in behalf OF the committee on sub
scriptions, again urges liberal policy
upon the people.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

The Prcsbyterians Of New York made
good use OF their centennial the other day
by talking up the necessity for a subscrip.
ton Of 81. OOO, 900 for fund for the sup.
port OF old, dccrcpid and INDECENT Clergy.
men Of that denomination. Many Of the
most distinguished diyincs and laymen Of
the church in the great city spoke clio.
quently in favor Of the movement but
The TiU'of report says the Rev. DIR.
John Hall 'madc the most eloquent mp.
peal Of the evening" lie said the
raising Of fund for the aid Of Presbyterian
ministers did not show a dcnominaiional.
ism opposed to Catholicism. II would be-
economy 10 pay ministers moro in the be.
ginning. 10 that they might not be left poor
in old age, and then better material would
go into the ministry. At all odds, after a
man had devoted himself 10 his work aud
had been a faithful servant iormany years,
he should not be left 10 suffer-" There Is
"a world Of truth" in these few lines,
which We commend TO the thoughtful,
church -goingpadcrs Of TuE ArPE,t, which
has always advocated high salaries for
preachers, who, ~ a rule, arc poorly paid
and aro often made TO literally sup in sor.
Ynr
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-15

Tulle and crpe-lisso bonnc,s, gnrni.
turcd with pale pink roses, are worn at
the theaior and OPEN, en- suite with wraps
OF plush or velvet Tho coronet fronts are
covered with black velvet, and there arc
unusually airy strings matching the fabric
composing tho bonnet, although narrow
brides Of moire are oIton preferred.
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A Di.Kvar,f.t idea.

Prom the jackson lTcnn.l Tribune.
A new way Of paying old debts has been
proposed by Gov. Lowry, Of Mississippi.
There Is deficit In the revenues Of the
State, aud he proposes 10 bridge Il over by
abolition OF the public schools and the APP
preparations 10 the State charities. The
bare idea IA disgraceful.
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snecIai nnllr,ln.

NrNFuts. TEss. ian. ~. isSs-6 p M
Tue following Telegram has been received from
Inc chief signal otiiccr
WASHINGTON. Jan. n. 1854
Observer. Memphis, Tenn:
Continue cold wave sisnal until . y. m. Of the
18th. GEEELV
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Jhe @rmphis appeal
SUNDAY. ;;i JANUARY 10. 1903.
TIE APPEAL

suRPASsEs EVERY OTHER MEMPHIS NEWS
PAPER ~ CIRCULATION ~ TOWN As
WILL As COUNTRY
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Local uc,eoroIor,es, Pres. n.por,.

memphis signal ono Report
M..-..ul. IT,. L.. - a.--
, 1888-02-09
POLICE EWS.

On Sunday man named T. ..
Smith WAS arrested by Officer Fisher
at the Keystone house, CHARGED with
having threatened Harry Forbes with
u razor. A short time before, IL IL
alleged that he drew revolver on
Harr., Gordon, but was prevented by
Officer Martin from doing any mis-
chief. He was yesterday brought be-
fore the police justice but waived ex-
animation and was held in $3.50 bonds
tn appear before the district court. At
Inst accounts he had not secured the
money.
On Sunday night Officer Fisher nr-
rested drunk AID disorderly, who
pave the name Of Doyle. The officer
found tho fellow misbehaving and
took him to his room in one OF the
no .els. The fellow there became
abusive and refused to keep quiet,
whereupon the officer licked him up
in Jail. Yesterday he pleaded guilty
and was tined. 1t is rumored that he
gave an assumed name, and is really
quite a prominent cattle man.
Last evening Chief OF Police War
rem noticed crowd Of rough looking
individuals who seemed intent upon
getting an old soldier, who had just
arrived in the city, drunk. In the
morning the man had displayed con-
siderable money, and the Chief at once
suspected that the crowd were after
that. He therefore kept sharp
watch Of the party, and thereby very
probably prevented robbery.
, 1888-02-09
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PEI RSONALS.

s. Ellicott, of Seattle, secretary OF
the company that is about TO issue
the new Democratic daily, The
Washington, ut Seattle, is in the city,
and will no doubt interview the
leaders OF the party in this commnn-
ity. The gentleman made this Office
n flying visit yesterday, hut did not
stop long enough to make any state
ment as to when the new paper is to
be issued.
S. q. Fulton, general western freight
agent of the Northern Pacific, arrived
in the city yesterday from the east,
where he has been in conference with
western railroad officials. Mr.. Fulton
is one OF the most deservingly popular
and clever gentlemen connected with
the Northern Pacific or any other
road, and has II host OF warm friends
at every shipping point along the
line. He will remain here u day or
two before continuing westward.
John Peterson and family from
Chicago are among the late arrivals in
the city who have come to stay.
VIM. Singleton and Hugh mcCool
are stopping in the city for day or
two.