The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

understand that man who
seems and doubtless is entirely
absorbed in mercantile, mining, real
estate and banking affairs would ever con-
sent to disport himself in the halls OF Con-
gress for paltry $1,000 per annum, no
perquisiies, and compulsory entertain
mcnts which eat up nearly the entire
amount. Indeed, Col. Hill is said to have
read THE APPEALS announcement with
open-mouthed wonder then rubbed his
eyes TO see il he were really awake. Then
he laughed and said il was the biggest
piece Of nonsense perpetrated since James
g. Blaine promulgated his non-presi-
dental sentiment with boomerang attach
ment.
But there was no funny business about
the publication or the information upon
which IL was based. That was three or
four days ago. Since then the moving
spirits have been at work, and Col. Hill
has begun 10 wear a serious look. The
business is getting serious; foolishness has
been cast 10 the winds. From n laughing
rejoinder OF "0h, yes I'll get there" to
the inquiry OF his friends, COL Hill now
earnestly says Boys, do you mean it?'
Do they? Well, it certainly seems they
do. An APPEAL reporter was yesterday
assigned to the work OF watching the po-
ltical influences. II has come to be a
recognized truism that rainy day
in any great political year Is pro-
ductive OF hustle and stir among
the sachems Of both parties, and
secret councils are the order. The re-
porter didn't stumble on 10 any secret
councils, but he talked politics TO every
mothers son he could button-hole, pro-
vded the m. s. gave promise OF panning
out solid views. Before the day was done,
seventy-hve citizens, by actual count, had
been wrcstled with, embracing nearly
every trade, profession and other business
calling. Out of this number forty-nine
actually said they were for Napoleon Hill,
and the remainder were divided between
Phelan, Galloway, Greer and MADDEN. and
one said he thought Hardeman deserved
the plum, and he would 20 down with
jesse Norment.
Said clear-headed lawyer: 81 don't
understand this mention OF Napoleon Hill
for Congress to be joke, and I'm in earn
est when | say I'll stand by him II he
comes out Further than that, will get
him out II possible. Col. Hill has not
stumpcd the district, Is unknown TO fame
as an orator, but he has the intellect. We
would like TO get a little business sense
mixed In with lawyers to operate as leaven,
You know"
Then solid merchant said: ave run
against Napoleon Hill in a number OF bust
ness enterprises and didn't down
him. II might take him a week
or two 10 get into the way that
Congress machine is run, and then we'd
hear from him. In the fist few Con-
sresscs after this grand old country started
out on her own hook were no lawyers,
and observe with pride that we made q
fine record. It's all bosh 10 say now that
man must he n lawyer and knock the
acoustics OF the House silly with ponder
Gus eloquence 10 make good congress.
man. Oraiory's a good thing, but COM
mon sense and staying qualities for work
are better"
And shrewd banker merely observed:
"Napoleon Hill has shown himself able TO
manage his own big business and national
ailain need talent Of his sort"
A real estate king remarked: "If Ma
polcon Hill wants 10 serve his country In
Congress, shall support him most heart.
lily. Any man who has gradually worked
himself from an humble rank to the dis
tllKulnntu H11lAibn INV ONtuHith bl
Hill, deserves recognition, when public
interests would be ably subscrvcd."
A cotton man, In his matter OF fact way,
observed: Napoleon Hill has handled
the staple in Memphis to his and the
city's advantage, and would be glad "a
support him in the race"
An insurance man said; 1.-THE Tenth
congressional district would take no risk
IN sending Napoleon Hill 10 Washington
Maybe, he wouldn't cover the House, hui
he'd cover himself 10 the satisfaction oI
his constituents"
Even the workingmen have caught NJ
the infection and seem solid for Mr.. Hill
A carpenter, machinist and brick mason
were induced 10 give their preference, and
all agreed that Mr.. Hill was a wise choics
OF the people "IIe has," argued they
''the time, money and brain to fulfill the
requirements. He would watch business
hold up his end for influence, and coulc
act conscientiously because free from sus
picion on account Of poverty"
All the forcgoingjnilucnces arc daily be
Ing brought 20 bear upon Col. Hill, and i
he continues 10 resist the temptation Z
will be beyond comprehension. Time will
tell, and that before the mosquito an,
whippoorwill have appeared upon Oh,
scene with their patented lullabies.
THE REPUBLICAN NASEuvERiSo.
The mortal enemy Of everything Demo
crptic-the Republican party-is losinI
considerable sleep, getting its traps read!
20 spring NJ the proper time. Col. William
M. Randolph has declined 10 enter tn
arena. In the last issue OF the Naiionn
Rorier, Of Nashville, the colonel made M
uncertain sound. He had been requisite,
10 furnish a picture and Biographical
sketch OF himself, NJ candidate for Gov
cnor. Well, he begged 10 be excused
insisting that he was not candidate 70
any politica Office, Governor, Congress OF
anything else. Col. Randolph knows tn
State, the Tenth congressional district
and shelby county, and has proper up
probation Of Democratic strength. Bu
ihorc arc Others who do not. and candl
dates will yet crop out ~ numerously a
flies on a hot July day, with sorghum rs
drawing card.
Said AN eminent Republican sachem 4
an ATRIAL reporter yesterday: Hangs
n don't believe Col Napoleon Hill Is 20
ing 10 run for Congress, and hc'u make
warm for us. too. II he docs, we'll noml
nate the Hon. Vim. r. Moore, and It'll b
'bar'l W. bari, and may the best maj
win II the Democrats think they cal
oveslaugh us With money, let 'em com
on. BY the way. the idea strikes me tha
we are In tip-top shape, having those bar
nj our dienoeal VIM NJ I,audolph Ia