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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05
PROTECTING CLASS AGAINST

= lit be proper 10 tax olcomargarinc because II
can DO sold cheaper than pure butter, aud 10 tax
the product Of mixed lard aud cotton seed oil, be-
cause II can DO sold cheaper than pure lard, why
not extend the principle 10 every branch OF busi-
ness In which producers OF inferior articles com
peto with producers Of superior articlcsf This
would be logical and II proper In the matter Of but
ter and lard why improper In the matter OF boot and
shoes OF clothing, OF wagons. Of buggiess The
manufacturer OF fine boots and shoes eau allege
truthfully that he Is undersold by the manufact-
urcr Of boots aud shoes containing inferior mate
rails and ask Congress to so tax the latter to pre-
vent competition. The clothing manufacturer can
urge with like consistency that the producers OF
cheaper clothing containing inferior materials
shall be taxed out Of existence by Congress. And
so on all the way. The dairyinen did this In urg.
ing the oleomarRarine bill Congress dsgaced itself
by passing. They demanded prohibit
DRY tax 10 prevent competition. The pork
packers, following the dairymen, now ask Congress
TO drive out the mixed product OF lard and cotton
seed oil, 20 rid them Of competition. The public
revenue feature Is the sheerest prctense The gov.
ernment Il now collecting annually 500 900, 900
moro revenue than needed, and the dominant pub
lie question Is how 10 reduce the surplus by cutting
down the taxes. Congress should seek TO remove
tho disgrace Attaching to that body IN the oleomar
earine legislation by repeating the act, and throw
the pork packers bill into the nearest swll barrel
-Line Rock Goscfte.
Logical, sensible and unanswerable, and
therefore soundly Democratic, every word
OF IL. Now let the Southern Congressman
paste this in their hats and read IL as Q
constant provocation not to allow the
grass to grow under their feet, but 10 be
diligent until the advice Of The Gdseft'
is followed TO the letter and the Demo.
cratic party is relieved Of the odium at
taching to the oleomargarinc act. That
repealed, the lard men viii not have peg
TO stand upon. But whatever is done,
Congress must keep It's hands of cotton.
seed and all its products, no matter how
or where they are mixed.
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A RUN TO THE COAST.
Ill.


AT THE HONE or JEFFERSON DArR
The homo Of Jefferson Davis bears the
pretty name Of Bcauvoir. IL lies midway
between Mississippi City and Biloxi, the In
habitants Of which are divided into two
claSscs-sojourner having health and rest
their chief objects In life, and natives
wholly by entertaining strangers. or by ma
rine pursuits. Biloxi is eighty miles from
New Orleans. aud Mississippi City nine miles
nearer. You can reach Bcauvoir by rail In
three hours. II was a crisp winter morning
when the writer made the journey. The sky
was very blue and the air very clear. The
railroad hugs the coast line, and the traveller
Il generally within cyeshot Of Lake Borgnc
aud Mississippi sound---diyided from tho
gulf only by tho uptnrnlng OF the peninsula
aud chain Of islands which mark the limit
81 the land Ia FAR away ages All the
way from New Orleans 10 the Mis-
sisslppi line, and beyond the track, Is
nm air line through region % marsh, and
the traveller Is no, altogether without apprc.
hcndon lest the roadbed shalt suddenly
sink. The sea seems 10 be seeping into the
land A. though II were q pcrpetually alb
sorbing sponge. There are few evidences Of
agriculture from New orleans 10 Pearl river.
Only narrow neck Of solid ground scpar-
atcs Lake Poncharirain from Lake Borgne,
and n the reader will but glance at a map
he will see that this neck Is 70 cut by bayous
and stnits as 10 be practically hslf-dozen
closely set islands stepping stones, as II
were, for the railroad. hut the ground be-
concs mon solid after passing Pearl river.
and the landscape moro yaried. Thcn you
strike timber. aud all tie way b. Biloxi
there Il alienation of forest and scdgy plain.
The writer was persuaded by friend 10
leave the train NJ Gulf View 10 look at site
which had been fixed upon by some enter
prising capitalists fora new town. The sta
ton was about ono mile from the Sound,
and 10 reach the beach one passed through
grove Of health breathing pines and rusiling
masnolias, and across stretch OF plain
dotted with livcoakS II was hne morning
Just cool enough 20 make q man glad that he
was alive. The writer was introduced TO
white haired gentleman who w once as
sumed the function OF guide aud demon
s,ntor. lie was phenomenon. Though he
had passed foursror aud three he had all
the ,igpr ~ ipenr-rp~. H'- asesivht was
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05
A PUBLIC LIBRARY.

To the Editor OF the Appeal.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. Q, lsss--You have per-
sstcntly battlcd for many years to convince the
people OF Memphis 70 do themselves lasting benc-
NJ by establishing apublc library. All who think
upon the question are conscious that such an insti
tuition IL an absolute necessity unless II Is con-
ocded that material prosperity alone Is sufficient TO
make people happy, and that no other education IA
required except what Is received during school
DAYS. The public Is now prepared TO act, and an
organized effort will consummate the good work In
n very shorttime. Permit me to suggest that hay.
ing done 30 much, a little more on your part will
end the matter. A petition signed by those who
have faith, addressed 10 the exchanges calling a
meeting for the purpose will meet with n ready re-
Spouse from those liberal and enlightened gentle
men who are recognized rs the representatives Of
Memphis culture and wealth. All that necessary Il
to begin Every individual is indebted TO the com
munliy In which he lives for the values Of his pos
sessions, therefore we should be willing and anx-
ious TO benefit that community In proportion TO
means. Ifyou, Mn. APPEAL, and the Exchanges
take hold at once Of this most important matter
the end will soon come. VIII.
Nothing could be more gratifying TO
TnE ArPEAL and we feel sure to its read
ers than the assurance conveyed In the
above communication from an esteemed
correspondent, that "the public Is now
prepared TO act in the matter OF building
and furnishing public library. A begin
ming Is therefore in order and we
suggest that "W. H." make that
beginning. He can secure all the aid he
needs from those whom no knows, like
himself, favor the enterprise. These should
meet rs soon as possible, and each one
make out list OF women, as we'll as men,
who arc likely TO cooperate with them,
and having thus widened the circle OF CO.
operators begin operations, trusting that
each OF the new recruits will follow their
example and appeal TO their individ-
ual friends, and so keep on widen
ing the circle. A subscription oil
S25, 900 cash would secure an eligible lot and
leave enough over TO begin the building,
and $4,000 In bonds would complete il
and purchase fair beginning of books.
The rest would come in time-morc books,
fine ongravings, paintings, statuary, and
busts Of celebrities in art, literature OF
politics. Memphis, with such an institu-
ton, would have something TO be proud
oil, something that poor and rich alike
could point TO as certifying to the intelli.
gence Of the people and their purpose in
civilization.
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Tm news from Ireland is very dlscour-
aging 10 the friends Of that unhappy coun.
try. Baltour has all his agencies for mis-.
chief, trouble, hate and persecution at
work, with view 10 stir the people to
something like revolt just before Parlia.
ment meets. But this satisfaction, let us
hope, he will not have. The Irish people
have borne their suilcrinr thus fur brave
ly, but they mus, continue TO suffer TO tho
end. They should scrupulously avoid
anything like "ruction or riot and by
obcying even the oppressive laws continue
to set an example Of endurance that no
other plucky people have ever cqualed in
the worlds history. iialiour must be
ioiled. lie must be forced 10 confess Ia
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

The world has lost two great botanists
by the death on the same day OF Prof. Asa
Grey, of tins country, and DR.. Thomas IT.
vine Beewell, Of Scotland. The latter was
for many years curator OF the London
Botanical Society, and a voluminous writer.
Prof Grey was perhaps the most eminent
botanist Of tho century. Darwin, in his
published correspondence pays great def
erence to him, as II his estimate Of his abil.
ity and labors entitled him TO so high a
place.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

TnE Nar iort Railroad Gasdic states
and furnishes the figures TO prove II that
whereas the railroad mileage las, year In.
creased 10 per cent. over that Of the year
before. accidents increased Is per cent,
mud casualties TO persons over 40 per
cent Two hundred and ninc,y.scvcn
passengers were killcd and iO5 employees,
making a total Of Oi3. The number Of
Passengers Who were injured foot up gl0;
tmploycs, 500, total 1905. A grand total
OF s,4l9 killed aud MANNED by railroads in
% single year would seem TO beat Juggcr.
I1aut
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05
THnRMAN IND SHERMAN

The Pittsbury Gasoiie and other Repub-
lican papers have been culogizing Judge
Thurman for his vigorous prosecution Of
the tally-shect iorgcn OF Columbus, o.,
and they lay particular stress upon his
declaration that lac would be ashamed TO
call himself Democrat II he let his polit-
ical bias or prejudice shield n crime like
the one on trial. The Pittsburg Posi, graft
fed al NO deserved a tribute TO '',he noblcst
Roman Of thcm all, +" says these encomi!
ums OF The Gosdic suggest
A comparison with the action Of another noted
Ohio statesman, John sherman, In promoting tho
contamination Of a series 81 crimes on the ballot.
bor which demanded millions Of people Of their
righis-by which maud was made ant lrium plant
IN American history" ~ Charles Francis Adams
expressed lt-and 10 which this Columbus fraud
holds about the same relation a. a mole hill 10 the
iIimalayaH A. one Of the visiting statesmen"
In Louisiana In the spring 81 isTI.
John Ehcrman's hrt step was 10 back up
the Returning Brand In demanding the Democrats
Of the representation the law rcqulrcd they should
have on H. iIo next sustained Anderson. Wells
hnu Inc Two thcnp dnfkith IN MI ticif nnrfNt ana
damnahle crimes " steal the State by iorEcd ~.
turns and false count lie then returned TO
Washington. and A. senator voted 10 sustain the
crimes he pri,y n or oonnivcd Al a. "a visiting
statesman" Hayes was inauRuratcd and John
sherman unblushinEly took high aud lucrative
once a. the price Of his Infamous work. And one
Of the INST acts Of the new administration. John
sherman consentlng and promoting. was the rccog.
| milton Of Nichols a. Governor Of Louisiana. al
though be had received los votes than Tiidcn and
ensiIne Packard. who had received morr vote.
than Hayes In the brief space Of a few weeks he
was the mos, potent agent In the grca, historic
crime, whose demonaiisine trail s,lll dlshonor our
politics. and by tho NiohollrrAekard incident
made public confession Of his personal guilt aud
the iniAmy Of his party.
Aud this same John sherman Il the
leader Of the Senate ON the Republican
side, IL the special plcader for all the rob.
Der trusts In the country, and Is con.
tcstant with Blaine for the nomination for
the Presidency at Chicago the coming
summer What II such man became
President Of the United siaicsG Ballot.
box siuiling being part Of his trade, what
might he not attempt In the way Of crime
upon the life Of the naion7 Aud yet there
are Republicans who, knowing Of his con.
nociion with Eliza PinlSton, are anxious
10 elect him 10 the place 10 well filed by
| Cleveland
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he did not even rise 10 the level OF Bout
well, one Of the poorest apologies for a
statesman that Washington has ever
known. Had it not been for the thrash
ing administered TO him in the Red river
country by Gen. Dick Taylor, Banks
would have no place in history, for in the
Speakers chair he was little more than a
flgurehead.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

into the room unassisted. Nothing could
have been more cordial than our entertain
ment. Mr.. Davis, though physically feeble
moro the immediate consequence Of his
indisposition than from age--performcd him.
self all the kindly Offices OF the host. At
seventy-seven he Ia far stronger than most
men who have lived 30 long, yet the anxious
solicitude Of the visitor begets the fear that
the day is not far distant when the south
ern people will be called upon to mourn tho
withdrawal of another lofty actor "from
history's stage eterne." But age has not Inn
paired the mental faculties of the old chief
tain His interest in the world from which
he stands SO remote Is intense. No move
ment social, political or commercial escapes
his earnest consideration. His mind tends
to discussion OF the things OF to-
day rather than tho things Of
yesterday. In a conversation running over
three hours he rarely made allusion to the
past. The fire Of the old spirit is not
qucnched, and he would DO young again
that he might indulge his passion for active
participation in affairs. He was full Of the
science Of planting, and longed to be able TO
Pus pitohCo hituflto WDlCH ut nuu
developed. To breach political subject
was to find that he took into account new
conditions in applying old and established
doctrines. He had been deeply moved by
recent demonstrations OF popular affection.
The scene was one which the writer may not
forget. Here was the man who had led great
cause 10 an unsuccessful cnd--his compeers
in the fateful struggle all gone, foo
and friend alike-surviving solidarity 10
represent In his own person an
issue the most momentous in It's consequent
annals OF the world afford. Here he was sit
ting by his hearth, agnndson upon his knee,
encircled by wife and children, conscious
that his comfort was their only thought, and
with his soul cheercd by the peoples ben
edction. All the compensations Of old ago.
were certainly his. II Is a most charming
home circle. The palette and easel at the
window spoke Of earnest work In art and
one had but 10 turn the conversation 20
books to fiLd intimate acquaintance with all
that was now challenging the literary worlds
critical consideration. Truly Is II an ideal
home, where culture and filial affection,
fond memories and proud traditions garland
the Preside. One enters II revcrontly and
leaves II reluctantly, with blessing and
heart full of good wishes for those whom 1t
holds.
In The North American Rcriep for February
may be found an article by varina Anne
Davis, the youngest daughter Of Mr.. Davis.
It is entitled Serpent Myths" and reveals
a remarkable vocabulary, admirable descrip-
tive ability and a fine faculty Of philosophio
Interpretation. II Is full Of literary promise
and warrants the anticipation that her future
contributions TO literature will give her high
rank. She has just en- tered her literary mo-
vitiate, though this paper in The Rerie,r has
all tho strength and rhetorical grace to DO
expected OF graduate.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

TiU surviving friends Of Gen. Ranks
have been gloriiying a man whose clcya-
tion 10 the Sreakership was the result Of
party contentious, and not because Of any
sbiIity he had for the Office. The Know.
pc,hinv craze WIS then tls5o-50 full upon
She country, and sectional feeling growing
but Of the Kansas trouble was rancorous.
krhc frcc-soil Democrats were for the flrsl
inc q recognized fone, and they wcrc
reslly the agency In the election Of Banks,
sho. In subsequent stages Of his career. In
military as well as civil life, proved him.
pclf TO be very weak brother. He Is old
bow, and "a pensioner upon the bounty
OF he Government Is United States Mar
tbsl Of Massachusetts,. A kindly-nsturcd
nnd snowy man, Banks, for twenty-five
eears. managed 10 get more than bis worth
IN p,is world. In the Republican ranks
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

Mn. NICHOLAS r. KERNAS, Of Utica, the
gentleman 10 Justly cxcoriaicd by The Neir
lori Henaid for his efforts, by The exercise
Of great influence, 10 have wontcd goods
classified with wooden, is out In an eight.
column communication In The Uiica %.
sercr in defense Of his counc and posi-
ton, which Is that Of manufacturer Of
woStcd goods. Tho simple announce.
mcnt Of this fact will explain his anxictics
10 the public. Gen. Hancock said the
tariff was a purely local question; he
might have added and often a merely per.
sonal one. !, Is 10 In Mr.. Kernan's case.
An Influential Democrat by reason OF his
iather's position ~ an ex-senator, and
working like beaver, he has succeeded
In imprcsing his views and wishes upon
the House Committee Of wsys and Means,
who, In the tariff bin they are preparing,
have, We understand, besides putting
wool on the free list. reduced
the duties on wool and wonied goods,
and abolished the difference in the claS.i.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

Tm King Of Italy Is good fellow, and
has a great deal Of the milk Of human
kindness in him. lie has raised the
stipend Of every parish priest 10 a mini
mum yearly income Of 600 lire, a sum
that would bc very small to the Protestant
ministers Of this country or Of England.
Connection between Church and State
always TO DO deprecated, whcrc main.
tanned should be 10 upon a scale OF recon.
pcnsc that Is some equivalent to the scrv.
ices rendered. But Italy should abolish
this connection utterly, aud put herself in
full sympathy with modern movement,
but In doing No she should be CAREFUL to
respect the properly rights Of the Church
IN their buildings and cndowmcnis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

sALr, says dispatch from Washington,
S. 10 be put upon the FIVE list, and 80
should sugar The one Is "a much a nee
esary OF life hs the other hut, say the
snemben Of the Ways aud Means Commit.
Zee, something has 10 be conceded in order
10 get votes And 10 Il has always been
since 1851. selfintercst Is 80 warped and
woven into the taiG question that !, must
i'c consulted even In the teeth Of the clam
orcus people pleading their vital neccssi.
ticg
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

fITTEEs years ago the cotton seed Of the South
was worth practically nothing -CaatidHocOd Tmes
Our contemporary is in error. Before
the civil war began Memphis had two cot
ton-secd oil mills that did thriving bust.
ness, out Of one Of which Mr.. Fenton,
now Of Buffalo, made fortune. The cot
ton seed oil business Is thirty years old,
instead Of fifteen.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

Is 1880, undcr tariff for revenue, We
exported manufactured cotton goods 10
The value Of slO,pa7,7 100. In 1870, after
ten years Of protection, tho exports had
dwindlcd 10 the insignificant value Of
sS,aS7 80, and only amounted TO so,rsl,-
ais In 1850. OF a falling Oh OF 81. 0oo, ooC
annually in the value Of our foreign sales
Of cotton goods after twenty years Of pro.
lection.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

Cot CoLYAR has challenged THE MEMPHIS Ar
rEAL for tariff tournament. and proposes that
each paper publish the others articles Thl'
oncns fine opportunity for TuE ATRIAL 10 gei
some sensible talk ON this subject In H. col
umns. and We hope. for tho benefit Of its reader
the opportunity will not be neglected. -BiSmia0
haia Haald.
TnE ArrE,L has yet to learn that any
thing sensible could be said on that side.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

TIM tax on manufactured tobacco Is 10
he removed by the proposed reduction Of
revenue. II amounts to 10000, 900. and
js paid by ilic consumers. who should still
DO compelled TO pay for their luxury that
sugar may he made free for the inass Of
The people.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

JonN MoELEY and the Marquis Of Ripon,
who were enthusiastically received by
The people Of Dublin, know now, II they
did not before, what Irish hospitality
means, and the Irish people know, II they
did not before. what friend level head.
ell, trnc-heanej and big baincd Dritisher
can be when he illcs.
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the House Of Commons that his policy OF
oppression has proven a failure and that
his vengeance has only fallen upon few Of
bis conspicuous political opponents. The
Irish people must preserve the peace.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

Wan wniis on Russia. Austria and
Germany are ready. When the tug comes
II will he short, sharp and decisive, and II
A. more than likely Russia will bc poorer
by province or two, aud perhaps also by
u thousand militant francs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

VIZ are more Interested At present In mailing 4
nsht Coz tho platform than any candidate
We think the ume has come and Cleveland Ia,
given a god example. 10 meet al Erryi public
questions boldly, and nov Il the ilme Cor true
Dcmocrau 10 prcrsw aeninsi their convention be
Ing capinrcd by the enemy Co'umbid Hoaid
Our contemporary Is ON the right trick.
Tho candidates can. and Il they can't they
must, take care Of themselves. Principles
are at stake, and they must be conserved.
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IN SOCIETY.
Miss Caldwell Entertains Few Friends
In Honor OF Mas Noble.

Miss Augusta Caldwell entertained few
friends at cards, last night, In honor Of her
friend and guest, Mus Katherine Noble.
Tables were arranged forprogrcssive hearts,
the interest In which did not flag until the
final tap Of the bell.
The ladies' prizc, n handsome feather
fan, was won by Ml@ Bcccher and set
Of Cables works by Mr.. Henry Milbufn.
The refreshments were dainuly served and
enjoyed, after which some time was spent
In general conversation. Those present
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

IIrRE Is testimony in behalf Of Cleve-
land from an unlocked for source, tcsti.
mony, too, without stint OF words full Of
meaning. II is from The Philadelphia III.
graph, Republican paper
p Men Of business who cordially like Mr. Blaine
for his magnetism. hs bhliiancy. hIs dash, M.
impuisivcncs.. hs blanducss. his bonhomIc and
exubcrant spirits, are airaid OF him. They like
him but they darn not trust him. they love him,
hut they will not have him COT President Of thelrs
The candidacy OF Mr. mAlne would mako multi
tudcs Of voters for Mr.. Cleveland. The latter Ia,
been ~ clear In high oiicc his administration Ia,
been irrc from scandals 81 any and every sort, hi,
policy has been saic. ~ conservative aud he hA,
borne himself with such courage aud dignity a. d
win the respect and rgArd Of all sorts Of people.
The Till men on the New York commit
tee ought TO get this OF by heart rs a sort
Of caiechis,n, 70 this, when they meet
again they can vote without hcsiiancy or
scruplc for a Cleveland man, and then vote
the committee unanimous for Cleveland.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-05

" the impending war in Europe shall
result In the rccciion Of the Kingdom
Of Poland II will no, have been in vain.
Justice where nations are concerned Is
lcadcn footed and slow. INLAND has