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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
THE BAPTIS7S.

The Southern Baptist Convention which
will meet in the First Baptist Church of
this city early next month is one OF the
most influential OF the religious bodies OF
the country. II is composed OF the repre-
sentatives of church that justly prides
itself uponits contest for civil and religious
liberty in this country as, well as in Eu-
rope. For these inestimable human
rights the Baptists contendedin New Eng
land and Virginia and II was no doubt due
to their courage and persistence that the
people OF tho thirteen colonies were In
condition Of preparedness in 1910 for the
contest that ended in the formation Of the
Republic. Thomas Jefferson was the
foremost advocate Of the rights OF the
BaptisIs OF Virginia, who were necessarily
Democratic. Republicans and strenuous
defenders of individual liberty. This is
the historic position Of body Of Chris
tians also noted for the simplicity
Of their doctrines and their common
sense definition OF the Gospels
Throughout the history Of the South the
Baptists have always maintained their
historic attitude in support Of liberty and
communal Independence, and they have
furnished some Of tho sturdiest political
leaders OF this section, as well as many OF
the most notable Of our pulpit orators.
The convention which represents them is
necessarily, thereioe,a distinguished body,
and il will be welcomed to this city by
all the other Evangelical Christian or
carnations, with generous liborality.
The best homes in the city will be
opened 10 the delegates, who will
find in Memphis growth in all things as
remarkable as has been reported Of many
younger places in the South. They will
find the people liberal as well as generous
and will realize here i good fellowship
,h~smcnr Jews and Gcntilcs that cannot
be matched in any other place on the con.
tinent They viii find n people as inn
patient Of the word tolerance" as was
Baptist Brown OF Rhode Island, a people
who believe in the right Of every man TO
40 as he deems best ior himself in matters
Of religion.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

Cot GEoRoE r. wAmNo, Jp., who Is
"a we'll known In Memphis as ho is in
Newport, r. l., whore he has always
made his home, has now In pros, and to
be shortly published by Van Nosirand, Of
New York. largo and very comprchcn.
siyc work entitled Sewerage aud Land
Drainage" 1t will be a quario volume OF
$50 pages, will be proiuscly illustrated
with designs Of every possible description
Of drainage and sewerage works, and will
also have several full page and folding
plates. The case OF Memphis will form q
special chapter, giving an account Of It's
former condition, Of the introduction and
execution Of ih present system Of sewer
ago and Of the results secured. Besides
this the sewerage systems OF several other
cities, Of Europe as we'll rs Of this country,
will be described, the design being to make
the book encyclopedia rs to sewerage
works
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

able work for students OF the civil war
and with its maps, plans and illustrations
must prove invaluable to the future his
torian. The Century Company deserve
especially the thanks Of the people Of the
South for an opportunity 30 freely availed
OF by distinguished Southern officers to
defend the movements Of the great armies
commanded by Gems. r. L. Lee and
Joseph l.. Johnston, the armies that on
the Confederate side bore the brunt Of
attack from the Federal side. Besides
that II is thus large and generous in its
scope, this work in four volumes is beauti-
fully and profusely illustrated and is in
that respect most desirable for the present
generation, and then, too, 1t is a superb
specimen Of the printers art, which The
Century Company has done and is doing
80 much to conserve and advance.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

It's history, with the prospect Of steady in.
crease as we widen our markets. Prices OF
manufactured work, however, are lower than
ever before, particularly those for ex-
port; for the reason above named, we suffer
In the supply OF our material and for trans
portation facilities. We must rely upon the
increased intelligence Of our labor and our
improved machinery TO make up the deficit
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Works Is
running upon machinery and implements
needed by the farmer for preparing the
ground, making and preserving the crops
We have made and shipped since last nu-
tumn over $4,000 large steel plows, several
thousand corn-shellers and about 100 steam
engines and sawmills; among other things,
over fifty carloads TO q single house in
Buenos Ayres and for the most part they
have been sold at less than half the cost OF
manufacture few years ago. II our Coy
efnmeHt will only cease interfering with
trade, and our State Legislatures quit devils
ing means of throttling the manufacturing
industries of the State by unneeded and un
equal taxation, Pennsylvania will become
the garden spot OF the world.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
chance for bribery there is now, and we
would have anable lot Of men in the Sem
a. -


WE give in another column the state
ment as to the effects Of the war tariii
made by Mr.. A. B. Farquhar, manager oil
the Pennsylvania Agricultural Works at
York, Pa, recently published in The Yors
Gazette and which have attracted wide
attention. Mr.. Farquhar in very short
compass proves the unequal and unjust
effects Of this tariff and frankly admis
that he can see no remedy for its numer-
Gus injustices but in free trade. Coming
from manufacturer Of agricultural imple-
ments this is at this time very grave
admission and one that cannot fail to have
an effect upon every thinking man. No
farmer or planter could DO more earnest
than Mr.. Farqnhar, nor do we know oil
any free trader who has written or spoken
on the subject who has or could go farther
in the advocacy OF relief from the effects
s.the robber tariff.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
.IfR NFM YnRK oFFIcE
"COTTON.n

The receipts Of the great staple yesterday
were but 2O0 bales, against $40 bales same
day last year. Sales, 1000 bales Of which
i,SOO TO exporters and 200 TO spinners. The
market closed firm, with good cotton In
strong demand at prices away above quota
iions. but nothing except low grades are IN
the market. The receipts thus Ear this season
are gradually closing In on 100000 bales, be-
ing today 7Oi,Ol3 bales Shipments sine,
September !, G5l, 1872 bales The stock run
ming account has been cut down 10 5,Ghi
bales against Is poi bales samcs day last year.
spot cotton quotations were revised and adj.
vanccd &C. 10 3-iGc at New Orleans closing
firm. At New York spots went up ~ clos.
ing steady, and at Liverpool closed quictand
unchanged. Futures closed steady at New
Orleans, old crop months advanced n 10 10
points, new crop o TO points At Liverpool
futures advanced TO ? points, closing
strong and at New York the close was
steady. near months moving up II to ~
points and distant months ? to o points.
Port receipts yesterday were 0030 bales,
against ., 1872 bales same day last year, gain
of 3, 1874 bales.
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THAT JACKSON EXCURSION.
A somervllie Paper Thinks Such Enter
prisos Should Do Suppressed.

A somervllle Paper Thinks Such Enter
prisos Should DO Suppressed.
The Somerville Reporter aud Falcon has
the following account OF the excursion to
jackson Sunday over the Tennessee Mid
land Railroad:
An excursion train consisting Of eight
coaches passed up Sunday morning on tho
Midland Railway. bound for Jackson from
Memphis. II came back about IL o'clock
at night. The coaches were loaded dowR
with passengers. and from their con-
duct must have been tho tough
est OF citizens. jackson liquor played
lively hand ON the return trip,
and debauchery held high carnival in
consequence. In the front cars free
fight was INDUCED in, and II is said some
most disgraceful scenes were enacted.
Drunken ruilians fought with pistols, beer
and whisky bottles, aud shattered lamps
aud car windows with n reckless dis
regard Of property and life, which
should send every one OF them either
10 the rock pile or the penitentiary. Lit
tic children were placed under seats TO
protect them from the brutal toughs who
took possession. About Whiteyille n
negro and white man were shot, how
dangerously can not be asccrtained. All
accounts agree in the fact that the drunk
en- reyels were most disgraceiul and GRIM
inal.
Sunday excursions should be discounte-
nanced by all good people, and II the rail-
way authorities will persist in permitting
them, the CONDUCTOR should have ample
police assistance and land all ruilians in
tho fnt Jail. The conductor on the
Sunday train was powcrloss TO protect
innocent aud unolTeuding passengers.
Without such protection these disgracelul
scenes will be enacted by men who dis
regard Sunday and its peaceful associa.
tons, and loss Of life and property will
ousuo.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
AN IMMIoRATIoN CONVENTION
Held in vloksburg-A Progressive and
Worthy Movement.
U..af.f Vf...f.f. a.. "a. a.....f

worthy movement.
Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
VIcKsBuRo. Miss, April 1.-THE
White Immigration Convention met here
today. One hundred delegates from
Warren County were present and some
notable non-rcsidcnts, among whom were
Col. G. w. McGinnis, land commissioner
Of the Louisville. New Orleans &
Texas Railroad, and Col. Randlc,
OF Washington. DR.. c. X. Marshall made
the opening address and accounted former
efforts which failed on account OF land
being placed too high, but after twenty
years' trial negro labor Is found not sue.
ccssiul and remedy must be had. We
will have TO have negroes, ho said, but
not negroes alone.
Acknowledgement +. VI. Miller made an
address and was followed by Judge. II. r..
Simrall, who. being a Republican, and
warmly advocating the plan OF white
settlers only 10 whom land should be
sold, by o syndicate to be formed, showed
the movement TO be entirely non-political.
The organization was perfected and named
tho Warren County Immigration Society,
=. NJ. Andrews President, and r. II.
Watts aud ]. 5. Austin, strong Alliance
men, Vicc.Prosidcnts.
Tho following resolution was passed:
Resolved, That Il is the sense Of this
meeting that the State should provide for
the organization Of State Immigration
Bureau, and should mako adequate appro-
priaiions to the end OF taking all proper
aud necessary measures 10 secure desirable
immigrants TO settle"
Col. q. W. McGinnis, In short address
pledging corporation Of his road. advised
no higher rate OF land 10 DO sold
than - per acre. A motion that a
membership fee OF $40 be required was
withdrawn, II being the object 20 enlist
whole county and progcnilors Of the
scheme plcdging all necessary money 10
make 70.
President Androws's address showed
that OF the 3Sl, 900 acres, only 100, 900 were
cultivated, and negro labor was unrelia-
bic and migratory.
The Executive Board will hold further
meetings soon.
Count S ]. RauneI. OF 81. Petersburg,
an accredited agent Of the Russian Gov
ernmont, was In attendance. lie Is study
ing the American system OF cotton cul-
ture and handling, aud will probably visit
Memphis
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

THouGm what is known as the Jesuit
bill passed the Dominion Parliament there
is still a hitch about paying the $500, 900
which it appropriates. The Provincial
treasury Of Quebec, out of which the
money is to come, is empty, and the
money can only be raised by public loan,
which requires an act Of the Provincial
Legislature. The Lieutenant-Governor
has the veto power, and 1t is stated that
he will veto the bill
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

PRESIDENT HARRIsoN, our Washington
correspondent says, is still determined in
his purpose to make the Republican party
respectable at the South by ignoring the
"niggers." But II is not the negro that
has made the Republican party at the
South what II is, but the sectional attitude
Of that party and determined prosecution
Of purpose to negroize the State Govern
ments at the South, President Harrison
himself being one Of the most outspoken
and sometimes incorporate Of the advo-
Gates OF that purpose.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

DEACON Smrn, Of The Cincinnati Com.
mociai Gdsoiis, u for going TO the root Of
the matter, and has revived the agitation
Of the question Of clocting United States
Senators by popular vote. lie says 81
have been Tor twenty-five years agiiatinp
uie election Of United States Senators by
popular vote. Under the present system
We have a Senate composed mainly Of
money bags instead Of tho ablcst men Of
the respective States. Everybody knows
that many OF thcm owe their seats TO the
use OF money among their respective State
Legislators. II the senators were elected
by popular vote there would not be the
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

'BRoTnERs and sisters OF the Alliance"
writes T.. u. Cockburne, in the current
number Of The Nar Farmer, published In
Winona, Miss, "if We wish TO succeed We
must educate our sons and daughters.
We must not rest until ignorancc shall
have been banished from our borders and
the tree Of knowledge shall have spread
It's branches from tho Atlantic TO the
Pacific, aud from the frozen lakes on the
North TO the 81 ling gulf on the South;
until We see the last vestigo Of ignorance
and vice pass away like tho mist which
rolls up the mountain side before the ris.
ing glories Of n summers morning II
there is a spot upon the face Of the earth
where liberty Is best understood and most
perfectly enjoyed, II IA where in,ellec,
shoots forth In iis richest luxuriancc. II
Is there all the kindliost feelings OF the
heart are most constantly seen in their
mos, graceful exercise. II is there that Is
to be found the loyulics, neighborhood on
earth" Brother Cockhurno Is right and
II he can bring the Alliance up to 80 prac.
teal a work. adding TO II the political free
dom Of women, he will indeed prove him
sell in the highest sense an apostle Of
| liberty.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

Numrns thiriy.ono and thirty.two Of
"The Battles aud Leaders Of the Civil
War" published by The Century Com
pany, and now being delivered 10 sub.
scribcrs, completes the best and most com
prohonsiye contribution to the history Of
the most momenious crisis In the history
Of the Republic since the Revolution.
We say most comprehensive advisodly,
because tho publishers have given the
generals and stat officers Of tho Coniedor-
ate NJ well as Federal armies an oppor-
tuniiy OF presenting their views as TO the
operations, battles, aiTalrs, skirmishcs,
siegcs and assaults during the war from the
opening battle Of Bull Run TO the surrender
a, Appomalox. II Is, therefore, an admir-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
THE MEMPHISAPPEAL
EOR WOMEA,S RIGHTS

TnE ArrEAL Is proud Of the dis.inali9r
Il has earned ms an advocate Of equal
rights, rs certified Gin the card from Mrs.
Lidc Mcriwetber, which We publish in
gnsssrcf column ON tins page. Individual
liberty and free education for women rs
for men has been a cardinal creed which
we have, on all possible occasions, pre-
scntod for the acceptance of the voters OF
this and the adjoining States. With
minds expanded by education, the nee
women and men Of the West are setting
convincing examples Of what can be done
under the frees, Of free conditions.
Beginning with woman's place In
the household, aud her place Ia
the Christian Church as standing
ON a dead level Of accountability with
men, no man who can look back with
pride TO the influence and directing care
and foresight Of his mother but must nc.
knowledge her ability in government aud
her prccicni gifts ~ guide. And 30, u
she has the capacity for motherhood, foi
accountability Tor her life aud acts, u she
is to be held responsible for what she does
and says and how aud upon what Ways she
orders her life, woman should have all the
opportunities In education and In govern.
men.and in the acquisition Of a means Of
sclf.suppor that man enjoys. As rcpre.
scniation should always accompany taxa.
ton, 70 the widest scope Of education, Of
cndcayor and participation In govern
mout should follow the being, whether
woman or man, who Is held {,
accountability aud responsibility. TIL,
children tia, are born 10 them and Whom
they roar aud make men and women oiar,
NO many protests against the restraints pa
upon aud ~ long borne 10y women, Thu
woman who makes a man cannot In an!
sense, above mere brute conditions o
physical strength, be considered hls infer
Tor This, which Is the common sense o
great question, is now admitted every
where, and woman's condition ha
changed for the better In England
whoru the people are proyorbally slow Il
change, they have the right to vote an,
hold many Offices, and Lord Salisbury
the head III the prcaont Tory ministry.
roaciionary Of the most Bourbon siriY
about many other things, has declare,
himself for the full equality O
women with men, and In hyo
Of their voting and holding an
Office To which they aspire Ills wife
help, in the early days Of hiA. career, ha
taught him this. anl Il has BEEN ompha
sized by his experience with Queen Vic
toria, who has always been found equal 3
her political as well as wiicly and mother
ly duties and TO the maintenance Of be
prerogtycs ~ the head Of the creates
empire on the earth. She, too. Is Tor oqu,
rights for women, and has always prompt
ly Acknowledged her keen interest In Ia
steady approaches Of her counirywope
upon the citadel Of liberty. The woma
who works m well as the woman VII
owns property should have the right
vote ior Lawmakers and those who arc
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

TnE Richmond States applauds Halsiead
in his present course aud says he sis doing
a real good service to the country, aud his
recent disappointment is not unalloyed
evil, as II has resulted In such timely
exposure Of the iniquities Of Republicans
who, according to Mr.. Halstead's own Re-
publican testimony, arc unworthy to DO
trusted.n
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

The KnorriRe Tribune, which, though a
Republican paper, has always been very
partial to Gov. Taylor, suggests that he
vetoed the Moody bill because II did not
confer upon him the power of appointing
the Commissioners II provides for Well,
that is Just about the size OF our Demo.
cratic Governor But his triumph will be
Of short duration. The Moody bill will
be passed in May.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

SENATOR GEoRoE, sensible man that no
is, says PERSONALLY, privately aud pub.
licly, have been s:rcnuously opposed 10
the very un.American method Of holding
executive sessions Of Congress ai all.
believe In all the business bcingtransacicd
openly and above board. tonight the
proposition to hold executive sessions"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

TnE Farmers Alliance OF Mississippi
are proceeding In the matter OF the bag
cling trust on the right lines. They are
establishing bagging factory Of their
own, which wihccnsume part Of their cot
ton crop and furnish cotton bagging for
each succeeding crop. The Alliance peo-
pie are practical folk who make no noise,
but are none the less determined.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

Tnr Lille Root Demorrdi urges the Okla.
homa boomers to come South. We have
no doubt they would II they could got as
good lands on rs cheap terms as the Govern
ment entries in Oklahoma. Il Is the high
price Of land that keeps white farmers out
Of tho South.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
THE MYSTERY.


Down through all history
Men love The Mystery.
Decisions fire the soul
To mach some iancicd goal,
And good men ight aud die
10 win aud crown Tic.
The truth Il not O certain thing
TO clear and thoughtful questioning
The symbol may imperfect bc
10 which We bow ~ consihncy
feyoud the symbol u the light
And vision Of the certain right
Through fierce Mohnmmcd and hls sword
The Muslem sea the Holy N0ri
Through mortal nuddha shine the rays
OF truth aud ~ eternal ways
Through Christ We see the God who fpigna,
And gives 20 mofta's all their galns.
What though Nohammci "a n lie,
And nuddha but idnlatry,
Aud Christ i but simple man
To teach a. Gods eternal plan,
Zach ccntsrs in hi nsolf the light
That guides ~ 10 the higher right
A. diamonds seize the vide suns rays
Aud center all within their blaze.
Though Christ. Mohammcd. nuddha fall
By critics touch. 10 mortals all,
And thus appcaf on hisiory's page
MYTHS Of n suIcrsiitious ngu.
What man cnu nay they we're not sent
by God 10 light our armament,
Iellit the nations, a. His sign
o4Truth and Power aud Peace dlvlne'
Il d. YoA Dusee IN Bo'ioa naasrtp
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

execute the laws. And no women work
harder, nor are there any men or women
who do work Of nearly as great import
ance in the furtherance OF civilization as
the patient mothers and toiling heads Of
households in this great Republic.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

TuEpcoplo Of West Point, Miss, have
arranged for banquet and reception TO
the officials Of the Georgia Pacific Railroad
when the ilut regular passenger train on
that highway runs through that town. Il
will be- a notable and memorable affair aud
will mark an era In the history Of a very
cnicrprising community.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

" the Commissioners appointed to &c.
complish ihatwork succeed in purchasing
what Is known IN the Indian Territory as
tho Cherokee strip there will DO home.
stcads for ten times the number OF people
who arc impatient to settle In Oklahoma.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

TnE immigration Convention held at
vicksburg yesterday, passed, among other
resolutions. ono pledging the farmers Of
Warren County to sell land at not more
than s. per acre. with view to encour.
age white sotuerA This is both sensible
and practical.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

TnE Prograsw Farmer, OF North Caro-
lina,as II did last season, admonishcs every
member Of the Alliance who produces a
bale Of cotton 10 be firm and unyielding.
Make no noise about It, indulge in no
complainings, keep cool and kscp your o'rn
oou'sois and male up your mind mol 10 us a
single gard Of ty1si baggiag, and stand By L.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

From fne TERN iIauic Express
she-what docs you think Of. cor
duckic7
He-oh. you're just the cheese, 50 TO
speak.
she-And will you love me when l
mold?
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

Tur Chattanooga Tnb'mssays "thc Sparks
penitcntiary bill was drawn in Gov Tay-
lor's Office by his closest friend and was
practically the Governors bill"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

Dr. Trnccon,ribuics to the lIipa Moii.
cinischs Pnse a novel method Of curing
rheumatism by bee siings.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

own 1900 women voted in Detroit at
the election for school officers.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12

HrRE Is another warning Master James
W. Lewis, Of Huntington, died recently,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-12
THE WEATHER.


WASHINGTON, April II, 1850.
RI For Mississippi Fair, followed In the
loS northern portions by stationary tempcra'
FL ture southerly winds.
For Arkansas Rain; followed in Western Arkan'
sas by fair slightly cooler weather; winds bccom'
ing westerly
For Tennessee Fair followed Friday afternoon
by severe local storms aud rains no decided
change in temperature southerly winds.