Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-02
SERITED TRIBUTE
Presentation Of an Elegant Gold Watch
and Chain to Nc. ed sOhlOss.

representatives OF the press, dropped IN az
the Wholesale clothing store &c Julius A
~Bu1baum, on Main street. and called fol-
Mr.. Ed Schloss, a we'll known citizen,
who is a salesman in that establishment
After a few preliminary salutationG
and greetings, Mr.. Sim Barlnds, agent
OF the Associated Press intimated that a
few remarks from J. Harvey Mathes
would be in order. That gentleman step
ping forward, and stating that he had not
been advised of the meeting or visit until
a short time before, proceeded to make
some remarks which we fndreported sub
stantially as follows in the Appeal of this
morning;
FRIENDS, FELLow-CrT1zENs-In maxi
ing our New Years calls to-day, we have
met here to pay a united visit 10 the gem
tlemaR before us. We desire, if | under
stand the object of this gathering, to nav
him a slight tribute for moritorious and
heroic conduct during the great plague of
1878. In the presence of the newborn
year, with all its hopes and promises, l
would not mar the pleasure Of the occa-
sion by referring to the dark, trying scenes
OF the past few months, save to brighten
the present by bringing out the striking
contrast. 1t happened, in the order Of
things, that somC were called upon to per-
form the more trying and difficult duties
10 suffering humanity. Without the hope
Of praise or public recognition, and
without the possibility Of pecuniary
reward, some were pre-eminent for
their fidelity and courage. Among
the number we are proud to know
that u neighbor and friend Mr..
Schloss was one Of the front rank, and
that he responded 10 the calls of distress
on every side, with a promptnes, GOODNESS
and judgment that deserve to be written
on one of the brightest pages that record
the history of that terrible time. Like a
good Samaritan, he went to the assistance
Of all suffering people within his reach.
without regard to their faith, color, or DO
sition in society. Quietly and unselhshly
he alleviated misery, nursed the sick,
helped to bury the dead and encouraged
the living. Shoulder to shoulder. and
side by side, he stood with the noble work
ers who we're sin at the death, and al
ways ready. 1t was time when men had
to confront that
"Gloomy owe
Whose reign is in the tainted sepulohers."
Those who did their duty, though expect
ing no reward, deserve well at the hands
Of their fellow-men, nor will they ever be
forgotten. It isa pleasure to recognize
true merit, and especially when those to
be mentioned are still among us TO appre-
ciate the respect and good will of their
fellow-men. Surely we all feel this. and
feel as never before, that lit is more
blessed to give than to receive
Mr.. Schloss, / am requested by a num-
Der Of your friends present and absent, to
present you a slight but substantial testi-
monial of their respect and admiration for
your conduct during the late epidemic.
Take this and wearj it as the crystalized
expression of our friendship and senti-
ments toward you as one of their repre-
sentative men of the times, one who does
honor to our age and civilization. Accent
1t with our best wishes, and while / doubt
not you will appreciate and value it. /
know that you have within your bosom
that higher reward and pleasure-the ap-
prevail OF your conscience, and the salts
faction which comes from a sense of duty
well performed. To this we desire to add
whatever pleasure our appreciation and
friendship can give. Accept this as a o Il
venir, and with it u best wishes for your
future usefulness and prosperity. A happy
new year.
Captain Mathes drew forth a case in
which were a gold watch and chain, and
presented 1t to Mr.. Schloss, who became
visibly affected. He responded in fitting
terms. He acknowledged the reception
Of the gift, and stated that he had never
expected any remuneration for his services
during the yellow fever epidemic. He did
his duty toward his fellow-men, as he be-
lieyed he ought TO do, and he felt that his
best reward was in his heart, the knowk
edge Of feeling that he had done what was
right. The present he regarded as being
unworthy to receive, yet he felt that il
was tn happiest hour of his life, and the
generous gift would be kept by him for
ever and would be regarded by him as be-
yond price, and treasured as a memento Of
the past never to be forgotten.
After this the friends of Mr.. Schloss
advanced and congratulated him on sur
viving the dangers of the past, and wished
him a happy New Year for the present,
and many in future. The watch, an ele-
CANT stem winder, Of Swiss pattern, and
chain attached, contained within the case
this inscription: Presented to Ed.
Schloss, January l, 1879, for valuable ser
vices during the epidemic of 1878"
Mr.. Schloss invited his friends over to
Henry Quental's new restaurant, opposite
the Peabody Hotel, on the northeast cor
ner of Main and Monroe streets, where a
generous collation. of champagne and oys-
tiers and more champagne was served.
Mr.. Quental, the very prince Of caterers,
aided by his attentions in making all feel
at home and enjoy themselves. An hour
or 80 was spent very pleasantly, and dur
ing the time several toasts were drank.
Mr.. VIII S. Brooks, of the Appeal, in pro-
posing the health of Mr.. Schloss,
made a neat bit Of a speech and
paid him a handsome and well-deseryed
compliment. Mr.. Mathes responded
feelingly to the toast, "0ur Northern
friends" proposed by Mr.. Daltrof. Short
speeches we're made also by Captain Fred
Brennan, Of the Appeal, Colonel Nichols,
of the Avalanche, Mr.. j. D. Hayden,
special travelling correspondent of the
United States Trade Journal, Of New
York and Boston, j. A. Buxbaum, James
Badinclli Louis Daltroff, Eugene Moore
and others. This was altogether one Of
the most unique and pleasant little events
Of the New Year day, and was highly en-
joycd by all who participated. It will
always be remembered as a bright episode
growing out Of the dark days OF 1873.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To our customers and the gene
raj public; We have an extra fine