The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-01

windows, platforms and other points of
observation, from which the abutting
country might be observed The train
ran over the Kansas City, Memphis &
Birmingham road to Kansas City Junction,
where it enters upon the Midland track.
This was the center of interest, am
every body had to note the road
bed and comment. Remarks were
continued on this topic until it
become chestnut for the sentiment could
only be singularly unanimous" II is the
best new road-bed ever constructed in the
south, and the equal of majority OF the
older ones. The time being made by the
train was also remarked upon, and de-
servcdly complimented. II sped along at
lively rate, considering the general new
ness, and with such smoothness that walk
ing in the coaches and even writing were
ieats easily accomplished.
No stop was made at station after leav-
ing the Kansas City junction until Somer-
vile was reached, although Berclair, Dex-
ter and Oakland interviewed. They are
each apparently in healthy condition,
ready TO make the most OF every adyan-
tage afforded them by the road. A stop or
two was rendered necessary, however, by
the persistence OF curious cows in plant
ing themselves squarely upon the track
and treating with contempt the rapid but
musical double or stcamboat-like tones
from the locomotive whistle. The absence
OF dust, caused by the recent rains together
with the delightfully."- cool and exhilarating
atmosphere, which entered through open
doon and windows, added pleasure TO the
curiosity satisfying view OF the country
through which the road passes. II sur
prised every one who expected TO look
upon wild and barren waste. On either
side Of the track are fertile and well culti-
waited farms whercon were engaged the
entire contingent OF hands Corn, cotton
and oats were apparently in fine condition,
heightened by the refreshing showers
which had 80 lately fallen upon them. II
was also observed that those sturdy toilers
attending to these crops, as well as idlors,
regarded the train with marked interest rs
1t dashed by them. Some waved IL a well
come with hats and handkcrchiefs, others
spoke their delight Of the perpetual visitor
by silent but rapt attention until il had
passed the range Of their vision.
At souERvuLE
a stop OF four minutes was made, and most
oithc passengers filed out 10 mingle with the
throng Of citizens who had collected TO
welcome them aud the road. There was
no depot building, not evena platiorm-in
fact, there is none at any point on the road,
including Memphis and jackson. How
ever, this difficulty will soon be rcmedied.
Col. Barney Hughes, whose road, the
Memphis K Charleston. has enjoyed u
monopoly on the freight and passenger
traffic 10 aud from this city, laughingly
voiced the fact that IL undeniable, viz the
Charleston road will suffer, aud Som
erville will gain by the competition.
Said the colonel: 81 don't see why
the team doesn't move on; | take no
interest in this part Of the program" II
was the signal for friendly witty thrusts
from his companions, which were INDUCED
until the train did move. The road passes
on the opposite side Of the pretty and for
tunatc city OF Charleston, and within 200
yards Of lis center. The Hon. G. A. Stain
back and Mr.. NJ Skallcr, the latter a
thriving merchant ut the place, joined the
cxcursionists at Someryillc. aud were cor.
daily received as congcnial acquisitions.
Barring a Few interruptions by cows and
a stop at llatchie to take on water,
THE RUS TO JACKSON
was continuous. Before reaching that
destination, busters were pressed into scry-
ice. as the country between IL and Somer-
vile had received only light rains, II any
at all. Upon arriving at Jackson the train
was met in the outskirts Of the city by n
reception committee who, when the final
stop was made, escorted the visitors di-
rcclly 30 the courthouse, where the brief
exercises attending the welcome were 10
be- held. The committee was composed
Of the following gcntlemen. ID. II. King,
Louis J. Brooks, ". y. Robertson, Judge
II. W. McCouy, I. VI. Gates. J. G. Smith,
John l.. Wisdom, ]. W. n. Burkett, j..
II. HiTch, w. y. Alexander, W. +. Nell
son, X. 4. Trcadwcll, T.. l.. Bullock, Hugh
G. Anderson, W. Holland and X. W.
| Brooks
Arrived NJ the courthouse the cNcur-
sionists were invited into the supreme
| courtroom, where large crowd Of Jack
sonians followed them, and the formal adj
| dress Of welcome and response were soon
over. Mr.. j. ". y. Burkctt presided ~
master of ceremonies, aud without pre-
liminary remarks introduced Col. r. l..
Bullock, who made the welcome address
as follows
ADDRESS % WELCOME.
IAdlc, and Gentlemen.
have been selected 10 perform the
pleasing duty Of extending 10 the visitors
| q welcome on behalf Of the citizens OF
/ Jackson on the opening Of the Tennessee
/ Midland railroad. promise you that the
selection OF a speaker for this occasion was
| a grave one. The hour Of welcome was
near the witching hour Of dinner aud
/ brcvity was the article sought 10 be OBJ
| tainod. / will be brief enough. The
management Of this affair II composed Of
| n peculiar combination, but they are all
| stout and violent feeders. Our mayor aud
| recorder are the light artillery, the Others
/ siege guns. We have orators here, but
/ wit, wisdom aud wind were out Of the
/ question, 10 they unanimously selected
some one who would not speak long
hence appear before YOU.
] | might speak Of our great enterprise
and perseverance; how our pluCky city J,
bound 20 ultimately become the queen
city Of West Tennessee, barring, Of course
the Bluff City; how the father Of waters
will be welded 10 the mountain queen 81
the east; how coal, MARBLE iron, aud other
mineral products will be plucked from
mother earth aud nodded into shapoly
structures, bringing capital and labor into
demand and service, how this great rail
rad, the partial completion Of which ",
celebrate, will bolt the center Of the State
10 bring us wealth and greatness; every
thing invites me 20 the realm Of thought
cnumcrating these topics, but turn "a
bid YOU welcome. To the gentlemen, vel
come; but 10 the beautiful ladies, a great
welcome. We turn over the keys Of oul
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