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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

wEprcdici an early beginning OF work
ON the bridge, and that Il will DO a noble
structure, one worthy the city and the
necessities Of the milroads ccnicring In
Memphis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

TINS ciarleaiiie Chronicle thinks that ac.
tusalions Of in,cmpcanec and unchmtily
against James Gordon Bennett Is a poor
way for Jay Gould TO answer the charges
Of crininally pockcting the money Of 9th.
srs. which are boldly made In the columns
Of Tho Eeg Yort Herald.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

TnK pas~ageo Of the Bridge Bill, even wit h
the roadway attachment, accomplishes one
good for Memphis. It closes out Van hen.
thuyscn 4 Co.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06
MATTHEW ARNOLD on AMERICA.


MATTHEW ARNOLD ON AMERICA.
The London correspondent OF Tile Neu
York Tribune has tclegraphcd that paper a
running commentary on Matthew Arnold
paper on Civilization in America, which
appears in The Ninoieenh Century for April,
and thus affords us glimpse Of his esti-
mate OF us rs people Mr.. Anolds OPP
portunitics for such work as lac has thus
undertaken were too limited TO justify one
holding so secure place ns critic in
making so sweeping q criticism. He saw
Boston, Now York, Chicago and Washing
ton, and the country Intervening from u
railroad car window rs he sped from one
to the other city, but he did not see
the Great West or the South, even in
this way, and therefore had no adequate
basis for the judgment he delivers and
which he proposes shall be lnal so far as
he is concerned. In this he il thoroughly
English. lie has for his standard Of ex-
cellence the status his county has
attained in all social, political and
religious matters in his own esti-
nation and refuses 10 make allow
anccs Tor differences in government and
comparative isolation from international
complications or contacts That America
Is sui gcncris lac admits, but there Is with
ms no stronger ground Of onense " this
critic who interprcts civilization 10 mean
''thc hunanzation Of man in society"
The civilization Of his own country Judged
by this standard what IL IL? With It's
extremes OF poverty and the degradation
OF an abject, bringing and brutalizcd
class 80 low that no other country
can parallel IL. No other nation than
ours enjoys 40 fair an average Of hu.
manizaiion. But then we may differ
with Mr.. Arnold M TO what Illumination
really Is. 10 us putting il in words often
quoted by our politicians II is the greatest
good Of the greatest number, the enjoy
ment by more than oight-tcnths OF the
people Of all those creature comforts in
house and at hearth that mako men strong
in intellect az in body aud thoroughly
healthful, manly and sclfreliant in their
relations one with the other. Expressed
N this way and also by thrift and provi-
lencc, by intelligence, by the ability TO
'opc with trouble in emergencies aud TO
meet all the eXigcncics Of life with
Inblanchcd courage the Americans are
humanizcd people, prompt in their char.
lies aud large In all the benevolcnccs
hat are among the best products and sur
at indexes Of humnninion. Mr.. Arnold
has done himself an injustice by this pa
per, but not one more glaring than he per-
peiraicd in his criticism upon Emerson,
the noblcst intellectual product Of Ameri-
ca, criticism that took no account of the
difficulties the philosopher encountered in
pursuing his path, cnyluncd, checked aud
held back bypoycrty and by necessities that
were daily pressure. Carlyle, who alone
among English writers can compare with
him, was comparatively happy in his sur.
ruundinqs even nj Cmignnputloch. and
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06
THE COUNTY DELEGATION.

The following table is arranged on the
basis Of voting for Gov. Il. l.. Taylor, No
vembcr, 1886, and present instructions for
his successor classed as accurately as posi-
BILE from the mass OF conflicting reports.
The totals this morning are; For Taylor,
%; against and uninstrncted, boz Con-
ceding Shelby county to Taylor his total
Is 1862
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

JOSIAH ParrER~oS. as a candidate for
elcc,or from the State at large. seems to
be general favoriie with the press Of the
State. Ito isa hns speaker, possessed Of
rare powers Of percussion, and II Is felt
Tia, such an honor Il due him ss one ei
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

TITS Bosion Record comedies the Repub.
lican nomination TO Chaunocy Dcpcw who,
!, Is believed, can sweep New York from
anybody but Cleveland.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

WE predicted that Squire Coleman
would carry Shelby county for Bob" and
he has, and that, too, without trying. The
Squire is a mighty power in the land, and
yet he never plays boss
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06
Not Confirmed.

LoNDoS, Apdlp Up TO a late hour TO-
night Reuters telegram agency had re-.
cciycd no confirmation Of the report that
Prince bismarck would resign. but little
importance, however, Is attached TO semi.
official dcnials.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

Emperor Frederick as he was to the En-
peror William. His personal ambitions
are satisfied iaFerving his country with
fidelity.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

Az electric system Of npid transit, at
the rate Of ten miles a minute, 600 miles
an hour has been proicctcl for the car.
riago OF express matter. leaving New
York at 5 o'clock In the evening train
would arrive at san Francisco at O'Clock
the next morning, stopping on the way at
all the principal cities Of the continent
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06
WILL BIsMARK REsroN,

Chancellorship.
BkRLIS. April 5.--rrince Bismark had a
long conference this afternoon with the
Emperor. The crown prince and the
grand duke Of BADEN also had interviews
with his majesty.
II Is thought Bsmark will resign.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

BIsa,RcK has at las, found occasion TO
assert his power and authority. aud has
made Il plain 10 the German people, a. to
the world, that he Is a. necessary to the
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

TnE birmingham Age says OF ex-Gov.
James d. Porter that che is fine man in
every way, and would do great credit in
the Senate TO the Pioneer State"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

JAY Gowns liberty was never NO NO.
riously ieopardiEcd as II is ut this very
moment The law almost has It's hands
upon him.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

CmcAoo, Ill.,, April :. A dispatch 70.
cciyed here tonight confirms the report
that Prince BisSStk is about TO retire
from the German chancellonhip.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

NINE candidates for the United States
Senate to succeed Morgan, Of Alabama,
are already announced and number out
in the woods TO hear FROM
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

A Young colored boy about Eve years
old Yesterday at Industry, o., broke the
thighs aud arms OF two younger twin
broihem
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

JOEL HARRIS negro dialect story, cana
Mas, in April Hoyper's, is thought to be
the best he has written.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06

A reputable young man by the name Of
Newten 6ainey killed himself nj Bedford,
Ind, yesterday by shooting himself In the
mouth.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06
The Mississippi Democratic Convention
will meet ON theI23d Of May at Jackson.

WAsnBURSEs ef Minnesota, is in the
field az a Presidential candidate. Ignatius
Donnclly is hisfriend.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-06
Local meteorological Press Report.
memphis Signal Office Report
MEMPHIS Tenn. Aprll 3. 1885,

Maximum thermometer $50 minimum Their.
moineicr, 70.b ozone, l. precipitation, 600.
icdicitcs precipitation less than DOL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
Editorial Opinions.

Somerset Herald.
When man has held u good pllicc for
n number of years AMI is removed to make
place for another equally as deserving. il
is becoming in him To accept the situation
without murmcr
Middletown Transcript.
"rhe finest south Of Wilmington" is u
comparison not exactly odious hut ex-
tremely stale in these parts. II is used in
comparing everything from new church
To clothes peg, AMI we verify believe is
kept "sianding"in many Peninsula print
ing offices. Let's have new deal, say
North Of Baltimore, forninst Zion. or be.
yant IIare's Corner and the almsh0usc, or
south southeast Of New Castle and the
county circus. Wilmington won't care.
Queenstown News.
The Thurman ban,lana has been CON
spicuous In politics, Il has been n promi-
nent feature In many of the hottest de-
hates an the floor of Congress: Il IL n
waichworl of the coming campaign. and
Il will go down In history alongside Of
George Washington's hatchct and Gcncr-
al .Iackson's hickory stick.
Capc Charles Echo.
Some crank is publishing story that
President Cleveland gets drunk and
abuses his wife. aud has driven her aud
her mother out Of the White House. Well,
the circus has commenced, and Il promi-
scs to bc right smart" Of show hut Gro
yer can stand IL, you know. lie Is built
that way.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
The Perfect Horse.

The perfect horse Is yet to be foaled,
and we must take facts as they are, and
not expect la lind all good qualities In any
one horse. In dealing with stranger
rely largely ON Your own judgement, and
cndcavor not TO he misled by any ques.
tionablc statements he may make. See
that the horse stands squarcly on It's feet,
and that IL does not toe out behind, or
Toe in iorwanl. Run your hand slowly
and carefully down the inside Of each leg;
IL there is bunch there you will feel il.
See that the feet are sound and well spread.
\ dark hoof, IL sound, is always prefera.
BILE toa white or sireaked one. Look
sharp at the eye. A bright full eye de-
notes spirit, mild, pleasant eye, with n
brownish cast, indicates pleasant, afIec-
tionate disposition. while an eye with
good deal of white denotes temper. There
Is perhaps no other way to judge horses
disposition so well as by a careful study
Of his eyes. and too much importance can.
not well be attached To the necessity Of a
good disposition. In every case, take a
bill Of the horse, written by the seller
himself, vita the horse described therein rs
sound or unsound. lfa buyer Is person.
ally acquainted with any reliable person
who has satisfactory horse Tor sale, Il Is
better to purchase Of him. even though Il
may cost more. Nearly every man feels
indignant nj the suggestion that he Is not
competent tn handle any horse, while the
fact Is this: that ailer you and are TAX.
en- out Of the list, there remains compare.
lively few men really competent to han.
die fine, high.strung, nervous horse. al.
though II may not be In the least vicious"
Many man has made serious mistake
by getting more horsetiesh than he can
handle. lie may lack the patience re-.
quire,l with u wide-awakc horsc-.imsri.
cnH .igricmiiurist for July
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
The Democratic League.

BALTIMoRE, June i9.-The local com.
mitiee appointed Ia make suitable arrange.
menis for the proper entertainment Of
visiting delegates and To prepare "a pro-
gram of exercises for the meeting Of the
National Democratic League which con-
yenes here on July I, met at their rooms.
West Fayclie street. last night. Lloyd l..
jackson Is president of the committee and
Robei, Crane secretary. A number Of
contributions were reported but the COM
mitiee is still In need Of funds. aud the
effort To secure additional collections will
be continued. Lloyd l.. jackson. Joseph
Stafford aud Alvin Robertson were APP
pointed committee to prepare pro-
gramme aud were instructed To report al
the next meeting.
Anumber of suggestions as 10 the proper
entertainment Of the visiting clubs were
made, e,among them being that Of general
excursion down the bay and fireworks.
II was announced that Daniel Dougher-
iy will be present aud deliser an address,
and that Mr.. Thurman. the Democrat can
didaie for the vice-Presidency. would In
all probability also take part In the pro-
ceedings.
II was suggested that Governort'ray. Of
Indiana, be invited 10 attend.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

employees is not forgotten in the perfect
arrangement and system Of this truly
great store. The five floors cover IN
area Of $4,000 square feet, and the house
is thoroughly ventilated and well lighted
day and night. Two hydraulic elevators,
speaking tubes and electric bells add
greatly to facilitate the immense business
daily transacted In this establishment. No
adequate idea Of the size Of the building
can he had from view from the street.
Only by passing from one end TO the 9th.
er. on all the five floors, can the visitor
form u correct impression Of It's magni.
tute aud attractiyeness In their new
building the most sanguine hope has been
realized, and the business has already aug.
mented To such an extent, that Il IN rea,li.
ly seen that with less capacious quarters
IL would he impossible for Mr.. Oellm To
successfully conduct the many numerous
departments into which hc has suirlivid.
c,l the vast structure.
Nhch u Is recOllcctc,t that Mr. Charles
II. Ochm, the present head of Oehm's
Acme Hall, was only born in Baltimore
ON the ?iih day Of April, 1856, the knowl.
edge he has displayed and the business
tact he has manifested, are really remark.
able Had he been veteran in years no
more could have been expected, and from
many gilmore mature age, not so much.
Mr.. Ochm was married in 1879 to Miss
Florence Moore. daughter of the late
Samuel Moore, he being a brother Of Robt.
Moore, ofihe well-known wholesale cloth
house, Baltimore. lie is u member Of 81.
Peters Protestant Episcopal Church, Of
which the Rev. Julius Z. Grammer is the
rector. lie Is interested In many charities,
and Is also u Observation-Disclosures and
baltimore .tmeTicda.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
The Peach Yellows.

DovER. June i9.-Frui, growers here
are jubilani over the news from Washing
ton that Senator Salisbury has succeeded
in amending the appropriation hill hav-
ing $4,000 set aside especially for the in.
vcsiigaiion of the disease In peach trees
known MS the yellows. Fear has been ex.
pressed that the investigation begun last
Elll could not be continued on account of
the meagreness Of the appropriation con
tanned In the bill when Il passed the
House. But Senator salisbury has Il iix.
ed now so that thorough search may be
made for the root Of this blight, The SEN
a,or has extended his circle of alhcrcnls
considerably by this stroke Eccry E'en.
s..a
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
Page From Physicians Diary.

rage from PhysiclanS 3 Diary.
At night the weary old doctor sat down
and noted Ms usual, the condition of his
patients.
The ragman Picking up.
The cdiior-Rapidly declining.
The gamblcr-A little better.
The poslmastcr-Must go.
Smiths wife-Siill complaining.
The painier-More bad signs.
The miser-l3arcly living.
The MaJor--liallying,
The cashicr-Gonc.
The actor-0n the last stage.
The real estate man-Gall affected.
The butcher Less fat on homes.
The cobbler-Mending.
The jail prisoner-will soon be out.
The pool-player-Must put m his
checks.
Bill Sokes- No change.
The lawyer-Specchless.
The two grocers-On the verge Of dis
solution.
The musician-Tonlng up.
The carpenler-lmproying.
Jones's boy-Bad, and growing worse.
The barber-Sayed by close shave.
The banker-Failing.
The booimaker-Will not last long.
The pugilis,-Dangerous.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
How TO Stamp a Letter.

"Out Of the millions Of persons who
stamp letters daily. but few know the
way To do the licking remarked Glad,
the stamp purveyor a, the Posiolllcc, yes
terday.
(which Is the right way. Clad" quericd
n listener.
"why, the envelope ought to be- licked,
not the stamp. lfyou lick the envelope
and then apply the stamp |, will stick sure.
II you lick the stamp you arc liable
to carry away all the mucilasc ON your
tongue, or so much that the stamp will
Gall on. Many letter has reached the
Dead.Lelter-o Office because the sender
licked the stamp instead of the envelope" i"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
/~CHARLES II. OEHM.
From q Photograph by Cumminsl

Fry ,an extended and exceedingly In.
ieS ing biographical sketch Of Mr.. Chas.
= fchm, OF Ochm's Acme Hall, Balti.
Sssfe, we take the following condensed
| sentences relative 10 his connection and
services with the house Of which he Il
now the honore,l head, and the develop.
mcnt of The present immense enterprise
from It's moderate beginning The article
Agoes on 10 say:
\The business begun by the elder Mr.. G.
N% I'm, prospered under the cxpericn.
cc'l SUI rvision and energy of the son Mr..
Chas. II. .Nel,m, To such an extent on
Pratt Stree, that II was deemed cxpe,licnt
to open branch store, and this was de-
tcrmincd upon. Acme Hall, No. 900 West
Baltimore Street was selected, and the
building first occupied In 1894. Here
prosperity continued TO reward the sale
Of the hest goods and fair dealing, and an
other move became absolutely indispcnsa-
bic. The project was therefore carried
into effect aud the present immense iron
building, ) aud : West Baltimore Street,
formerly occupied by Mcssrs. Hurst,
PuIncll Il Co. wholesale dry goods mcr-
chants,) one door West Of Charles Street,
was leased and soon occupied.
The style of the present firm is Ochm
Il Co, Acme Hall, but is more generally
known as Oehm's Acme Hall. The mem.
bcrs Of this firm are Charles H. Oclin, and
his cousen, &. W. Oehm. At much cx-
pensc this mammoth establishment has
been remodeled and handsomely fitted
out, so that to-day there is not Cloihing
House in America that is more modcrnly
appointed in any way. The convenience
and comfort Of the customers are layishly
provided for in every particular, and the
health and comfort Of the hundreds Of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

Mental Scales for Housewives.
Ten common sized eggs weigh one
pound.
-Four teaspoons are equal To one table.
spoon.
Soft butter the size Of an egg weighs
one ounce.
One quart Of siilcd flour, well heape,l,
one pound.
One pint Of coffee 4 sugar weighs
twelve ounces.
One pin, Of hes, brown sugar weighs
thirteen ounces.
One tablespoon, well rounded. Of soft
butter weighs one ounce
Two teacups, well hcaped, of coffee A
weighs one pound.
Two ,cacups, level, of gmnulaicd sugar
weighs one pound.
Two tcacups Of soft bui,cr, well packed,
weighs one pound.
One and onc.ihird pinis of powdered
sugar weighs one pound.
Two tablcspooniils Of powdered sugar
or flour weighs one ounce.
One pint, heapcd, of granulatcd sugar
weighs fourteen ounces.
Two and onc.half tcacups, level, of the
hest brown sugar weighs pound.
Two aud three fourlhs tcacups, level,
ofpowcrcd sugar weighs one pound.
One tablespoonful. well hcapcd, oi
granulated coffee 4 or best brown sugar
equals one ounce
Miss Parloa says one generous pint oi
liquid, or one pint Of finely chopped
meat, packed soli,ily. weighs one pound,
which II would hc very convenient To re-
member.
Teaspoons vary in size, and the new
ones hold about twice ~ much as the old
fashioned spoons Of thirty years ago. 4
medium sized teaspoon contains about Il
dram.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
crslIs ". woolrord
MEMS FURNISHERS
30 and S2 Pratt Street Under Ealtby House,
BALTIMORE, MD.

A full assor tment OF
in d erwe ar, Ne ckwoar
Collars Gu ifs, Handxer-
chiefs, Suspenders, Ho-
siery, Gloves, studs,
Scar f-pins, etc.
We call parti Gu ! ar
attention to our lar rge
line OF Shirts--re eady
made in White, Per cal Q
and Flannel--all sizes,
embracing every var ie-
~, style and pri ce.
Shirts Made to Order
Our Speciality.
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..giit,

The decoration of each plate cost thirty
dallars, the fayors sixty, and the menus
were painted Ia order at ten dollars piece.
The iruillcs came from France. and the
Strawberries cost seven dollars and five
cents per bunch oi five berries. Roman
punch was served in oranges hanging on
the natural trees, the pulp Of the fruit
having been def,ly removed, so that the
guests picked the oranges from the
branches.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30
INVITATION TO SUMMER soARpERs

"will you walk into my parlor?" says ibe
landlord with n smile; T.
We're fixed Tor summer boarders ~ the
very latest style;
We've secondhand piano and some
gorgeous chI Imos gay,
A hammock aud a( knnis court mot big
enough Tor play.
"Our little sweat box beds pns, with stain
ed mating op~ .a6ors,
Are fitted up yp' nails for clothing
on -
~ rypapcrcd for the scv.
.ss-y snIc at least
An$ IN beds of eo'Oles'onc' are
Wager for q feast.
"Our roach, fiy-specked dinning- room has
bran new bills OF fare.
Aud boarlcrs will be highly pleasel-if
they can live ON arr;
Our walters cannot he cxccllrd--fOr max
Ing people wait,
And tipping dishes an I'm, if their own
tips aren't straight
ave feed you farmers vcg'iablcs-,hai
were last summer canned,
And fresh eggs from the city -pd spring
chickcns-Noal,'s bra
We furnish milk-likc " md the
sweetest buttcrine;
Our vicw-of barns and & %,he
finest eyer seen.
"We've still an ocean BATH a.
or and a bowl; 49,
The fishing here is splcT have
ten.milc pole
The hunting is magr any,hing
hut game;
No skcctcrs or mq ewintcr-hcrc
"our prices are f"r the l"S"ries
That we hayp Hrowd you in to make
cnoty hve;
But fifty Us weekly and big extras
py.s! It's hot
Just into my parlor, and we'll put
ZtSou on CO, !"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

The Illinois Republicans have nomi-
mated a Mr.. Fifcr for Governor. and It's
about time for some one To get mp and
play On his name.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

"Indians make just as good angels a.
anybody else" says friend and defender
Of the red man. Most Of The people on
the frontier. wethlnk. are perfectly will
Ing that they should.-Semsrsills JeHrnai.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

Some men become bald quite early In
life. while others die and have their wills
offered for probate before their heirs fall
out.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

Bachelor philosophers have observed
that the first baby generally gets abou, 95
per cent. of the parental discipline that is
devoted 10 the whole family Of children.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-06-30

The cold water party prldes itself ON
consistency. which accounts for the nomi.
nation Of one named Brooks for Vice
Presidency.