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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10
Crusade Against the Negro.

from TIE INnhailhr liuu, courier lbcmocfhll
On Decoration Day Col. 4. d. Edging-
ton, Republican and member OF the
q. A. r.. delivered an address at Mem.
phis, Tenn, in which he took strong
ground against the negro race and pre-
dicled conflict between the whites and
tho blacks. such as ragged for $50 years
between tho whites and Indians, resulting
M that has resulted, In the determination
Of the colorcd race. That there may be
no mistake about the Colonel's position,
let Us quote an extract or two;
There is an irrcprcssiblc conflict be.
tween white suffrage and negro sugragc.
All dreams OF dividing the colored vote
arc uiopian. This vote Is now and always
will be a race vote. The negro never can
attain 10 that position Of superiority that
will permit his vote ever 10 become any
thing but race vote. The enactment OF
negro suffrage was the great crime OF the
age. Tho guardian angel OF our uuiortu.
nate country wis sleeping when that foul
deed was done. Any Republican who
sincerely iavon negro suffrage is the mis-
guided victim OF maudlin philanthropy.
ANY Democrat who iavors IL iayors also
the stealing OF the ballot when II Is dc.
posted.
After dcvoting some time 10 review Of
the conflict between tho whites and the
Indians. which has resulted In the pracli.
cal determination Of the redskins, Col.
Edgington reached this conclusion:
The fairost portion Of this land Is now
being taken from the white man and
turned over TO the cnimnchiscd slave. II
Is being turned over 10 tine negro race,
which has furnished no Just claims TO II.
and given no assurance OF Its ability 90
govern II, or even 10 till the soil. Within
the last half century Florida has passed
through the hands of the white man
from Seminole 10 Scncgambian. Four
Of the original thirteen states are about
10 pass from the dominion OF the de.
sccndants OF the founders Of the Gov.
eminent into the dominion OF their ex-
slaves. The negro has never been able
20 confer tho blessings OF good govern.
mont ON ils own race In Africa or liayti,
or osrwhcrc. Il can hardly ba expected
81 goscrn the Caucasian race wisely aud
well.
"rhe domination Of the white race by the
blacks simply means white slavery. The
whites will never submit 10 It,"
Of course such monsirous cruelty ~ Is
suggested In these extracts will never be
attempted, much less achieved. But Il
illustrates the dangerous tendencies OF this
polilico-militafy society tho Grand Army
OF the Republic. There Is too much mill
taryism in American politics, and mill.
taryism aud liberty cannot long exist as
ncighbonR.
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For The Appea
CONEMAUGH.

Fair concmaughs deep waters for years had flowed
along
Her banks were lined with dwellings. her shores
were hemmed with homes,
Her sullen waves receding, today show only tomos
For far above the village lordly lake was made.
Full many mile It glistened beneath the noun
tain's shade
None thought OF death or dangcr-none thought of
1Ood or fear,
But from a thousand streamlets the waves poured
far and near.
The peaceful lake grew stormy is waters rose and
swelled-
1t burst 6 banks asundcr and down the valley
Full in its path lay Johnstown, that summer after
noon. .
Full IN It's path the village was swept down to its
doom.
mighty wall OF waters, full fifty feet and swift,
Caught cot aud stately mansion and hurled them
Strong walls were crushed like mushrooms, huge
trees were bent like straw,
And human forms by thousands were flung into
It's maw
Fair girls and little children. and boary, Bearded
men,
Were cast upon Its billows-dashed down the mar
row glen.
Que mother, brave and hopeful, called round her
Laihcd each % passing driitwood. and babe them
trust In Heaven.
The last was little Bessie best loved OF all the
seven,
Who looked up ut her mother and asked II God
In Heaven
Would watch their stormy pathway and keep them
safe from harm.
The mother kissed her darling aud watched her
Drift out into the darknc.s-drf out into the
Aud prayed that God, In mercy, would keep her
child from harm.
Today they found her darling; her hands were
Her eyes were CLOSED in slumber and wet her
tangled hair
No marx was on her forehead, no bruisc was on
her form,
Her soul had pissed 10 Heaven; God took her nom
all harm
Today Coucmaugh's torrent rolls on Sullen food,
Aud bear within ~ bosom the forms OF great and
good.
Ten thousand lives have persisted by FIRE or food
or fear
Ten thousand human beings swept to one CHASTITY
bier.
A wall goes up 10 Heaven from cities near and far,
A wall goes uVto Heaven for Those on Conemaugh.
Oh! men OF power aud plenty II God has given you
store,
Give now from ont your substance lend-God win
give you mOrc
II there you lay your treasure, untouched by moth
or rust
It's srio from FIRE or torrent aud cannot turn to
For bread cas-, on the waters Is found ere many
days.
And stricken men and women will pray for you
always
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

TuE people Of Providence unveiled last
Monday with appropriate ceremonies n
bronze statue TO the late Thomas A. Doyle,
who for the last eighteen years OF his life
had been Mayor Of tho town, and held
offices by the suifrages Of the people for a
total OF thirty.five years. According TO
the orator Of the occasion, Mr.. Doyle, in
his early youth, Showed that quality Of
leadership that was always, with him, n
marked characteristic" While member
Of one political party, he enjoyed TO largo
extent the confidence OF both. lie was
fearless in speech and action. had nothing
about him OF the partisan, but was firm in
the maintenance OF his convictions Of duty
without regard TO It's effect upon him.
self. lilo was brave man, and had
given conspicuously proof that he would
face n raging, angry mob for the protection
OF life. lie was quick to see and to act on
emergencies and always ready TO take re-
sponsibility. ole was In fact" says Col.
slyck, "the Chief Executive, and no de-
partmcnt or officer was free from his over.
sight, and TO some extent his direction. "
II his administration was what might be
called personal, his exercise OF even
doubtful power was not for himself, but
for Others, aud in the interest OF the pub.
lie. "Nore than all, however, his wonder
iul popularity was attributable TO belief
In his inconuptibility, his iaithiulness to
his trust and in his energy aud ability TO
accomplish desired results"
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out OF Office in 1879 Gov. Hawkins, who
preceded Bate, was West Tennesseean,
but Republicans and, therefore, in the
estimate OF the Democrats OF that section,
don't count"
But Notwithstanding West Tennessee
apparent right to the Office, the most
prominent candidate yet spoken OF is the
Hon. Benton McMi'lin, Congressman
IRON the Fourth District, who is Middle
tennessee man, and il he decides to 90
before the convention he will be hard TO
beat.
Texas will also elect a Governor next
year, and the papers OF the State are be-
ginning TO snuff the battle from afar. The
Hon. Roger q. Mills has been spoken Of
as probable candidate, and it is 10 be
hoped that he may receive the nomination.
That would relieve the Democratic party
OF his services In Congress at the time OF
the next Presidential election.
Alabama is not going 10 be behind any
oil the other States in the gubernatorial
scramble. There Is lots of fun OF that kind
ahead in this State. Candidates are reck-
oned by the dozens, and, though only one
oithem is as yet actually announced, num-
ber OF them, who are only waiting for the
first convenient opportunity to shy their
casters in the ring, can be spotted without
difficulty.
There will be new d,fl al or iund
and a lively shako-up among the politi-
clans. In all the states mentioned a NOM
ination by the Democratic convention will
be tantamount to an election. The Repub.
licans will put up vigorous fight in Ten.
nessee, but will be beaten by the usual
majority
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ensernn,erlnI Cenlr.i-.

Prom the nlmingha Ascllcrald.
The Gubcrnatorial race promises 10 be
quito lively Ia several OF the Southern
states next year.
Mississippi is now in the midst Of an
exciting canvass with dozen or 10 con-
tesianis in the field, aud nobody able to
guess the winner
Gcorgia's Gubcrnaiorial election comes
OF In October. 1890, when Gov Gordon
will have completed his second term.
There will, OF course, be n largo crop Of
candidates iof the place he will leave va.
cant, though they arc not yet coming
from under cover, AS In some Of the other
States.
Tennessee win oloc, successor 10 Gov.
Taylor In November 1870, and the papers
are already discussing probable candi.
dates The tlncc grand divisions" in
Tennessee claim u rotation ia the Govern
or's uflicc, aud IN thar view of the situa.
iiDn the next ono should ha.l from the
western part oi the State. Gov. TAYLOR IL
an East Irnnc~cran, Tie il serving his
SECOND term and his predecessor. GOV.
Hate. who WIS from Middle Tenncssee.
also served two terms West tennessee
claims not 10 have had representative
Governor since Gov Porter went
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The Negro. Education.

From the Batcsyille (MlsSl Panolian.
The question OF education is becoming
more thoroughly agitated every year, and
the enlightenment OF the more ignorantre
ceives its due share OF thought. With
twenty-four years Of freedom, with the
assistance of'laws.to aid in the incubation
Of higher literary training, the negro has
not progressed much; but the constant.
effort which has been made for his adj
vancement is not without some effect, and
il is TO be noticed that rs he advances, he
becomes more rapidly elevated TO the
place which long and untiring effort
alone can attain. Laws can not raise the
ignorant to the nights which have been
reached by white men after generations OF
close application and diligcnt study. They
must make an effort themselves, and the
struggle will be one OF almost supcrhuman
grandeur II they ever do succeed.
Caucasians with unbounded ambition
and incentives 10 struggle, which have
been increased with each succeeding gem
Grafton, have applied themselves with
might and main TO reach a goal that only
displays broader field when II is at
tanned. The negro, In most instances, has
pursued a policy opposed TO success in
mental culture, and although many of the
race have been educated 10 n standard
that Is surpassed only by the most intel
lectual OF the whites, their education has
given rise TO but little in the line OF higher
pursuits. That they are more intelligent
free than In bondage can not be doubted;
slavery left no time for the cultivation OF
the mind.
Whatever may be the intention OF the
law in establishing system Of education
Of which they could reap the benefit with
out the pecuniary cost, II cannot impart 10
them that sensitive intellect and high am
hilton which struggles upward and accom-
/ plishes more In n day than one oDtuse in-
tellect OF the freedman can comprehend in
twice that length OF time. Their elevation
will be by successive stages Of such slow
pace that when reached the Caucasian
race will be further in advance that II
now Is.
Equality OF a social character is never
dreamed OF by any, but without doubt
when the descendants OF Ham shall have
attained such degree OF intellectual adj.
yancement that further submission 10 O
superior race that viii not recognize Ia
best representatives as equals becomes un.
endumble, then a solution OF the problem
In such manner rs 10 satisfy all parties
will become evident Their education will
continue 10 advance, but NO will that o
the intelligent white people. No one !,
ever content TO rest until the highest pin
nacle on the mountain Of ambition and
desire Is reached, and that will not bc un
I'll the millennium levels the distinction,
which now separate one class from an
Other, and make equality impossible, DO
| cause there are no EQUALS
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A rI.tal.e About Granny, ,Iorno,.

CmcAGo, ILL.,, June "a bad mistake
seems TO have been made by the police
and other interested persons regarding the
bloody clothes reported last nigh, ~ those
worn by DR.. Cronin when he last left his
office. Further investigation has con-
WINGED all responsible for the error that
there is such thing as jumping at con
illusions. The fact Is now proven that the
slashod and CORY garments were not Cro-
Minis, but belonged TO Albert Hcrzog. a
barber. who committed suicide over his
shop ut the corner OF Milwaukee avenue
aud Peoria street about live weeks ago
Henry Herman made the suit for lIerzog
thrco years ago aud ho identifies H. Fred
klancr, undertaken. with the help Of Her
zog's BARRIERS, cut IL OF the corpse. The
BARRIERS threw the suit into an ash barrel
from which IL found It's way through a
scayengcr 20 n German family, whose
possession OF IL was reported by busy
bodies ~ valuable evidence la the Cfonn
tragedy,
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CoSonEss will have to consider the ques.
ton Of investments in lands by aliens. II
is what might be- termed growing abuse
and may entail serious consequences in
the future unless something is done to
protect the country at large from the Of.
icc,s OF an invasion that canno, DO consid-
cred too seriously. An article on the subject
from The Nco York llorid, In another col
umn, though lengthy, ought TO com.
mand the general attention OF our read.
crs. especially those who reside In Mis-.
sissippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana
and Texas, in which States English and
scotch syudicatcs and bankers hold
princoly estates
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

TiE death OF Mary Tobin, whose ~.
mains were found on the beach OF Staten
Island no, long ago, has been rclcgaied to
the records OF mysterious deaths with
which the annals Of New York and the vi.
entity are filed. The World, reviewing
the verdict Of the Coroners Jury, says
that, 'as a result Of the inquest, painful
suspicious Of foul play will be slouily On.
tcriained by many, with no sufficient
proofs TO warrant prosecution, which fact
adds greatly to the uncanny features OF the
dcplonblo tragedy. Tho theory OF sui
eide, 10 tcnaciously adhered TO by the
Coroner, 40 far rs tho evidence adduced Ia
concerned, was not sustained with great
force. No adequate reasons from any con-
duct Of Miss Tohin wru shown 10 favor
The ideas that she destroyed herself. On
The other hand, candor compcls the admis.
sion that the crime OF her murder Is not
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

ST. LOUIS, NO., June o.-Tho Plan for
consolidating all the elevators in tho city
under ono management has finally been
consummalcd and the deal will be closed
this week and all the properties, with one
exception, the Advance Elevator, In East
81. Louis, will be transferred in few
days. The number Of elevators In tho
consolidation Is eleven, and the value Of
the properties in stock and real estate is
Sl000,O00
In connection with this deal, or rather,
perhaps, growing out OF Il, the grain.com-
mission men are moving in the direction
OF forming Receivers and shippers As
sociaiion on the plan OF the one in Chicago.
More than sixty OF these commission men
are in favor OF the move, and there is no
doubt that an association will be formed In
few days.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

TnE appointment OF Lewis J. Parsons to
be United States District Attorney for the
Middle and Northern District OF Alabama
has aroused the leading colored men Of
Washington, all Of whom denounce it as
proof that the President is determined TO
encourage the white mans party, which
Parsons organized with few white Re-
pubicans in Birmingham, but which has
produced nothing beyond a lucrative Of.
fee for himself.
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from the chart OF Maj. w. r. King, U. S.
Engineer,) who accompanied the excur-
sion. Had we known sooner OF this en-
terprising papers plans we would have
procured the copy as supplement to our
edition. After expatiating on the beauties
OF the country, the classical names OF the
towns, the open-handed hospitality OF the
people, and their unlimited wealth Of
minerals, timber and cereals he closed by
an eloquent appeal for an appropriation
from Congress OF a sufficient amount to
perfect the navigation OF the Cumberland
the year through. Such an appropriation
would effect great things for Tennessee.
Let tine press throughout the State work
for il.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

VIZ assume as matter OF course that
the people will keep in view the proposed
benefits for the Johnstown sufferers and
make It point to attend them, or at least
to buy tickets for them, 80 as 10 swell tho
receipts TO a good round sum. Meanwhile
We trust the committees who have
been making collections will keep on
at their good work and do all
that is possible TO them in behalf Of
the sufferers Memphis ought to be con-
spcuous among tho cities that reach out q
helping hand to their suffering brethren.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

TnE Water Valley FrogrcsS describes
Gov Stone as about fifty years old, erect
in his carriage, dgnihoi in his bearing,
unassuming in his manner and very agree
able in social and official intercourse. lie
is not brilliant, but has a vast amount Of
sterling common sense. lie Is painstak-
ing, systematic and courteous, but has re-
markable individuality, determination and
hrrnness, lie has the courage Of his con.
victions, and is man Of action. No
more honest man ever lived, and ho is
devoid OF the tricks of the demagoguc.
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The samoan Conference.

LONDON, June 9.-The Berlin core
spondcnt Of the 7ime says There is
good reason TO believe that the Washing
ton Government does not altogether APP
prove the Samoan agreement, especially
in regard 10 foreign control in Samoa.
There Is no doubt that hitch has arisen.
Apparently there Is "a difference OF opinion
regarding the punishment OF Mataaia."
Tho 5nHddnfs Berlin correspondent
says: Americas answer Is awaited with
calmncss. az Germany cannot make greater
concessions than she has already made. "
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

The Batespte Pdlolidn, in kudly-in-
tcntioned editorial, which We copy in
another column, makes the mistake OF as
sorting that the negro "has not progressed
much" in the field Of education. Accord.
ing TO the reports Of the United States
Commissioner Of Education, which are
based on those OF the State supcrn-
tendents, he has made extraordinary
progress and has decreased his mountain
OF illiteraey by moro than 80 per cent.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-10

Tm Republicans, seeing that they are
close run for a working majority IN the
House OF Representatives, have determined
TO make a very strenuous effort 10 elect a
member Of their party from the Third Dis
tricl OF Louisiana TO al the seat made va
cant by the death Of Congressman Gay.
But the Democrats Of that State arc well
advised in the matter and may be de-
pended upon TO defeat any attempt OF
their opponents in that direction. Gays
majority last year was few votes more
than 1850, the Republican candidate,
Jolley, receiving but G.3OO votes.
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The dedication of the new buildings OF
the New Orleans University on Friday
last was an occasion for rejoicing by the
colored people OF that city, and is another
proof that the much-abused and deridod
race is making some advancement. From
The Picdyine we learn that this University
was chartered in March, 1878. with DR..
Hartzell as the principal organizer and
Gen. Cyrus Bussey and others ON the
first Board Of Trustees. In 1884 the pres
ent magnificent site was purchased, and
although the building was only recently
completed the educational work has been
going on without interruption, and there
are about 200 pupils, equally divided be-
tween the sexes. The new edifice has a
capacity for 500 pupils, and II is expected
that there will be that many students be-
fore the institution is much older Besides
large parlors, society rooms, offices, rooms
for the faculty, library, recitation rooms, ETC.,
there are sleeping apartments for l50pupils.
The courses include classical, college pre-.
paratory, normal, English, kindergarten,
Bible, music, business, etc. There are,
also, school OF printing and night
school in connection with the University.
In tho rear of the college grounds Is a
special building for industrial school pur-
poses, where boys are taught woodwork,
housekeeping, cooking and other useful
arts. II will be seen that II is intended
that the institution shall WELD great in
lluence on the colorcd race. 1t is under
the control and direction OF the Northern
Methodist Conference, which contributed
$50, 900 Of the money necessary TO the
erecting and furnishing Of the necessary
buildings, the negroes contributing slO,-
600.
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MhIir I.nhnr Albania.

flNm VIC lhlhr iNntA htwurul
Tho farmers and planters OF Woodruff
County have perfected an organization by
which they hope TO supply themselves
with class Of labor that will be- more lat.
isiaciory than what they have had Ia the
past The organization extends to every
township in the county aud contcmplalcs
a weil-cquippcd central immigration
bureau, whose object shall be TO Introduce
moro Intelligent class Of laborcrs. A.
ready several large planters in Woodruff
County have supplied themselves with
white labocrs nom the older statcs. There
u no hostility 10 the negro IN this move.
mont and those Of the race who conduct
themselves ~ brcomcs good citizens
ana Who prove themselves reliable
and trustworthy. ~ many ni thrm Mil
VIII have mo- trouble In retaining their
places hut the Woodruff County plant.
ers realize The disadvantages to the coun.
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Tue Nor York World fairly states tho
position Of the Democratic party ON tho
nril question and In relation TO the in.
lcrnal revenue and says "In 1860 the
internal revenue tax upon spirits was 81
per gallon, and the total receipts from the
comprehensive internal revenue system
were SSO0,OOO.0 600. Tho average tariff
duty In that year was 1885, aud the re-.
ccipts from customs were Sl70,OOO,OO0
Since thon all the internal revenue taxes,
save those on spirits and tobacco, have
been repealed, the tax on whisky has
been reduced to 90 cents a gallon and the
total collections have fallen TO $3.50, 600, 0O0
"A reduction In internal taxes Of si70,-
100000. But the average tariff rate last
year was barely ono per cent lees than In
1865, and tho revenue from customs was
actually siO.OOo.OOO greater" 10 advocate
FREQ whisky and tobacco while tho war
taxes on tho ncccssarics Of liio remain sub.
siantially untouched Is an outrage ON the
namc aud traditions OF the Democratic
party.
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Amend al AN LIN. rontemporarIes.

From the Corduroy Ccntcr Plalndcalcr
The Ploindeuler is the only paper in the
city which pays Its compositors every
week. Il is the only paper in the city
which prints paper at home. The Plain.
dodlcr sancluin Is the only newspaper Office
In the city In which poker playing and ex-
ccssivc drinking are strictly prohibited.
The Fiamdodler Is the only paper running
a temperance column and puzzle depart.
ment IL is the only paper which Is not
The tool OF grasping monopoly. Now Is
the time 10 subscribe. Call zsd see us
The lalch.s.rIng Is always out
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try arising from a preponderance in tho
black population. They believe that such
a condition is inimical to their own inter-
ests, as it must always be in the end to the
interest Of the blacks. Therefore, they
have gone TO work in metaodical, BUSH
ness-like way to prevent such condition.
The Democrat commends their action and
hopes that their efforts may be crowned
with SUCCESS.