The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-24
EARNEST WORK AHEAD.
TWO ENTERPRISES CLAIMING ATTEN-
TON FROM THE PUBLIC.
"Rome Under Nero" for Grand Fall
Attraction, and the Mississippi Valley
and Interstate Exposition Now in Or
der-Their Prospects.

Daring the past ten days the people Of
Memphis have had no time for or patience
with any public enterprise save the races
and entertaining visiting newspaper men,
Both have now passed into ancient his
tory of the city, and will be reverted TO oc-
casionally with just feeling of pride and
pleasure. But there are two other vital in
tercsts claiming their most earnest atten-
ton for the future and without unneccs-
sary delay. These are "Rome Under
Nero for a grand fall display, and the
Mississippi Valley and Interstate exposi-
ton. Both have languished until com.
pletely lost sight Of during the short
season OF excitement and pleasure
through which the city has just passed.
One Of the most active committeeman
upon whom the projectors of "Rome
Under Nero" rely for substantial can
vaSs is Capt George Arnold. He has
cheerfully given his word that MS soon as
released from attention TO his race meet
ing he would not disappoint those who
had charged him with the grave RESPONSE
bility of enlisting Front street. His cam
paign will begin at once, or as soon as he
is rested from his recent arduous labors.
During the interim others have been
quietly but cllectually canvassing their
districts, friends and neighbors. What
has been accomplished by them will be
set forth before a citizens meeting TO be
called at an early date. From this meet
ing new interest will be aroused that will
not lapse until the project has been real.
lied.
The exposition enterprise has been al.
lowed to slumber for several weeks. Il
was not because of disheartening results in
the endeavor TO move the people in its
behalf, but to await reports from out
standing committees. The most import
ant OF these is the committee TO investi-
gate the old Memphis Fair and Exposition
company charter 10 determine whether
or not il could be organized and operated
under till the Legislature meets next Jan.
uary. Mr.. w VI. Harrington is chairman
OF this committee, and Attorney Frasyer
i. Idmondson, cX-oilicio, member.
Mr. Edmondson was Intercepted by an
APrEAL reporter recently as TO what prog.
rcss his committee had made and an.
swcred, in substance, us follows
Most OF the committee was ready at one
time TO subscribe 10 report in favor OF its
adoption, but TO this could not agree. So
far We have been unable to locate any la.
blities against il, and il might be that no
creditor would ever appear to harass ny.
Still, there are such contingencies that
would always feel disturbed were the new
enterprise 20 assume its responsibilities.
Were an insignificant amount TO come 10
light, | would be willing 30 take il up and
satisfy all parties; but suppose il ran up into
the hundreds or thousands. Then there
would be trouble, OF which | would have
to shoulder the bulk. Even the LAWYERS
are divided in their opinions us to the con.
dllion OF the old company. Col. w. IT,
Carroll is positive there is nothing against
IL. On the other hand, Col. Mctcali was
at one time consulted ON the title 10 some
OF it's effects, aud reported IL somewhat
cloudy. You see the Jockey club is In one
sense an outgrowth Of the old fair com.
pany. IL bought out the grounds -Olym.
pic park that was-but had no use Tor the
charter. All these movements OF the
property and liz effects has a tendency to
complex matters Most Of those who were
at the head Of the concern have passed
away, leaving nothing behind 10y which 10
determine lis status definitely. Inyestiga.
ton is still going forward, however. and
suppose we will be ready for an incorpori.
tons meeting nj an early day."
aa . "
WHirr 10 John y. Money, Richland, o.,
aud find his cure from oonstipat ton aud
niles by Mnn.a.lin