The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-20

w'n' 100 proud to solicit patronage in the
way Oh subscriptions lest he should seem
10 DC an object of charity. He had many
good and true friends who stood by him
with Their approving and encouraging
voices and up to their obligations,
put he had many more loud and
leading in politics, who subscribed
Tor his paper, were always complaining of
Its irregular delivery by the carriers, and
who seemed to be offended when at the
end oil the year they were asked to pay
up their subscription. It was so with the
political organs of parties in the olden
time. But what change in journalism
has taken place 1t has become one of
our leading professions more versatile,
liberal and tolerant in the discussion OF
public affairs, and much wider in the range
of its activities and in its sphere Of useful
ness. II details with greater industry all
matters Of foreign and domestic news, cs-
pecially those which are OF local interest,
and is much better remuncrated. While
devoted to national and State affairs, ii Is
yet more the organ Of business men than
OF politicians. Almost everybody reads
the daily paper as the register Of our every
day affairs; and, indeed, it is really
one OF the factors OF our civiliza-
ton. Nor should we fail to congratulate
the practical printer ON the artistic inn
provements in lctter-prcss printing and its
illustrations, on his new methods OF work
at 'the art OF all arts" with his Office
at night lighted up like ballroom, and
especiallyon so successfully Harvesting the
mighty steam engine into his service.
Renewing the expression Of my regret
that | shall not be with you TO participate
in the deliberations of the association, and
to share in the festivities that await you at
Memphis, ! cannot, in these latter days,
ropress the feeling
Whatever poet. orator, or sage
May say. Old age Is Still old age"
Always yours. 7. Gro. HARRIS.
Judge Pitkin G. Wright. Secretary Press
Association, Nashville, Tenn.
The reading Of this letter provoked the
first outburst Of applause and IL was Or
dered spread upon The minutes. After il
had subsidized Col. A. s. Colyar arose and
related the following incident about Col.
Hars. Said he: ~ recall q story he
once told me of an editorial he once wrote
II was about like this: One day. said Col.
Harris, Il, along with several Others, was
invited to ride over the railroad just fin
ishcd from Boston TO Providence. II was
The only railroad in the United States at
that time, except the one at Baltimore,
which was not then in operation. We rode
out there, and at dinner after our return
We were talking about the railroad,
and one of the gentlemen, in fact
IL was the sentiment | believe Of
all, stated that railroad was a nice thing
TO ride ON, but n man could not afford to
put money in II without he had plenty Of
il TO throw away. Why, said one, the
passenger traffic would not pay in the face
OF the two coaches we have here daily.
No, sir, the railroad was good thing, but
TO put money in II with the expectation
OF ever getting II back was absurd. On
that idea / wrote long editorial said
Col. Harris, and | read il now with
amazing fun.
THR SUNDAY PAPER.
A good deal OF pleasantly and serious
! discussion was occasioncd by the suggos-
| ton OF Gen. Im =. Jones that il would be
a good idea 10 arrange for giving hearing
TO DR.. A. r. Fitzgerald OF the Nashville
! CIuiiidH Adr0cdfc, on 1.-THE Sunday Paper
M Means Of Grace" Various times and
| places for the address Of DIR. Fitzgerald
we're suggested Col. Tom Meals idea
was that the lecture could be very appro-
priately delivered from the stage OF IN,
thcatcr, after the play Saturday night lie
noticed that such things were Of frequent
occurrence in Nashville and elsewhere,
aud II would be hardly possible to secure
better time or place. The reference 10
Nashville reminded some one TO inquire
OF Col. A. :. Colyar which side OF the
question the distinguished divine would
cspouse. The colonel replied that, from
his intimate knowledge OF the gentleman,
he would give both sides n full and fair
hearing. This led Mr.. J.. NJ. Heating 10
speak seriously on the subject for several
minutes In conclusion he gave notice
that alter the close OF DR.. Fitzgcmld's nd
drcss be would introduce resolution, the
object OF which was 10 place the association
ON record.
The secretary announced that the Ala
hama Press association began it, meeting
in Selma Mt the Slmo hour. On motion Of
MIR. J. VI. Heating the president was dele
gated Ia send an appropriate telegram 10
the Alabama editors, but the arrangement
was finally changed 10 refer the Telegraph.
ic greeting 90 Mr.. Heating, rs chairman Of
a committee. The following was drawn
up and read to the association, approved,
and inlriisicd. to the sergeant-at-arms 10
be sent:
To the Prs Of Alabama. selma, Ala
The Press association oiTonncssee sends
maternal greetings and best wishes. With
duties and intcrcsisin common We are one;
with natural resources the same in quanti-
~, quality and character, We are unit
aud Inspired by the spirit and purpose in
progress Of the new south.
J. NJ. kEtTISo,
Chairman Of Committee
When the genial official returned from
the telegraph Office he reported the work
faithfully and artistically done. Some OF
tie whole-souled members saw the oppor.
tunily 10 indulge their iollity and draw
humorous sallics from their good-naturcd
victim. lie was equal 10 every demand
upon them, and between the thriists kept
the body In state Of laughter for several
minutes.
MINOR MATTERS
On motion Of Col. Tom w. Neal, Mr. X
!. u. L. VIM was invited 10 Join the mys
tic circle Of members.
The tender Of couricsies by the variou'
/ social club organizations 10 the members o
] ~. A a.. n. l.