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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

The APPEAL congratulates Col. M. J.
O'Brien upon his promotion to the impor-
tant position Of Nice-President and Gem
cral Manager OF the Southern Express
Company. and 1t congratulates that cor
poration upon the retention in so response
bic place Of one Of the most accomplished
business men in the country. We have
known Col. o. Brien ever since he began
his career with the Company in little office
on North Court street in this city, and
have watched with unceasing interest the
unfolding from time 10 time OF
tho opportunities that have come 10
him for tho test and proof Of his
high capacities. lie has been found equal
TO every advance and every emergency,
and in every sense and way worthy the
additional honors the company have
hcaped upon him. known everywhere
throughout the South, this lust step In
promotion, which places him next TO Mr..
Plant himself and gives him the chief con-
troll Of the affairs OF the company, will
meet the general approval Of the public.
Popular, as he deserves 10 be, the mer-
chants aud business men Of the South will
learn with special satisfaction Of Col.
O'Brien's being thus adequately rewarded
for his high integrity, his devotion TO duty
and his promotion Of the interests Of the
company In 80 many States and under cir.
cumsianccs so difficult, growing ont Of the
variations in pursuit Of so many differing
communities.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

TuE hpl number Of The Manphis Journal
of ne Medical Sciooes has made lis appear.
ance, and we must say gives promise OF
great usefulness The names OF the edi.
tors are a guarantee 10 that effect, cspe.
cially sncc each is pledged 10 the EXPOSE
ton Of his own specially. Doctors Hen.
ming aud $. A. Rogers are the editors Of
the Department OF Medicine and Thcra-
peuiics DR.. w. II Rogers Is editor Of the
Department Of General Surgery; DIR. Al.
cxaudor Erskinc, editor OF the Department
Of Obstetrics and Diseases Of Children;
Dr. 7. J. CroTord. Of Gynccology, and
Dr. James l. Minor, Of the Department Of
Diseases Of the Eye and Ear. Each OF the
oiitor signalilcs hia advent In editorial
work by special articles, all Of which are
marked by the clcarncss and dircctness
that arc the SURF indexes Of knowledge
aud experience In the writers. Whether
there isa place for The Journal or not is
for the faculty 10 say, in whose interests II
published. II thoy support II II will
live, aud that Il may live tho editors have
bent all their forces in the production Of
this lmt number 10 make u lcaling and
lasiing impression. The Journal is hand.
somcly printed by s @. Tool 4 Co., who
are noted for the caro- given to and the
excellence displayed in all their work.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

The interview had by THE APPEAL yes
terday with President Frayser, Of the Mem
phis Street Railway Company, is exceed
ingly interesting as showing that Mr.
Holmes. of Chicago, and his associates,
will be in active control OF the street rail-
way lines very soon. 1t is very pleasant
to read Mr. Holiness letter in the course
OF which he says: ave have as much
confidence as ever in your city and its
prospects, and especially in the street rail-
way interests involved"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10
COL. NJ. J. o. BRIEN
Made President and Manager ofthe
Southern Express Company.

Mado President and Manager ofthe
Southern Express Company.
From the savannah Neics TnE APrEAL
learns with great pleasure that at meet
ing Of the stockholders, held In that city
on Wednesday last, Col. NJ. J. o'Brien,
heretofore general superintendent OF the
Southern Express Company, was elected
yice.president and general manager oil
that corporation. The Neu, In making
the announcement, says "Mr. oBrien
has long been prominently identified with
the express business in the souui, ana nas
many friends who will be grained =. hi'
well.dcservod promotion Ills connec,
lion with lilo express service began In
1855, when he entered the service Of y, the
Adams Express Company at Memphis,
Tenn. Commencing IN a suoo,
dinale capacity, his aptitude seeureo
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

THE charge Of Judge Cunningham, of
Conway, Ark, to the Grand Jury with
reference to tho Clayton assassination,
given in full in this mornings APPEAL,
will win for him great honor. II is a
ringing command to the jury for the en-
iorcement OF the law. The Judge trumpets
the demand Of every good citizen OF the
great State. The hiding assassins will
quake as they read it and the whole peo-
pie will applaud the brave, upright judge.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

Is letter TO the editor Of TuE ArPRAL
Dr. Frank s Billings, Of tho Iabo raiory Of
the State University Of Nebraska. a micro.
sooplsi Of acknowledged standing. says
81 have the pleasure Of informing you
thall have confirmed my yellow iovor
germ In six different leases from Havana.
lam absolutely certain Il is correct. |
also have the pleasure TO inform you Of the
discovery and absolute proof In every DO.
Toll Of experiment, Of new germ, aud the
Isolation Of new disease from the anihrox
group In cattle. Ishall publish reports Of
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

TITS medical profession Is llourishing In
Memphis. It's members were never more
active in its behalf than they arc at this
moment whom they are maintaining two
medical mon,hlics, find support for one
surgical indrmary and three sanilariums
for women, besides two wcll.cs,ablshed
lighthouses under tho direction Of expert.
onced electricians with physicians and
competent aud experienced attendants
No city in the country is, in proportion to
population. 30 well supplied In these re-.
rpecIs. or Is as ready to meet the ncccssl.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10
"HERMIA suYDAM."
Letter From the Author, Mrs. Gertrude
Franklin Atherton.

Franklin Anterior.
The following letter, from the author Of
the much-abused ''Hermia Suydam," will
be read with interest, by all, especially,
who have read the novel, Of which our
literary critic made so discriminating and
fair criticism in THE APPEAL of Sunday
two weeks ago. Mrs. Atherton speaks
freely and unreservedly, and defends her
self, as justly she may, against the charge
OF immortality, claiming for herself. at the
same time, the credit that every one ac-
quainted with the merits OF the book must
concede, that it is a strong defense OF the
marriage state, in which alone women can
find the happiness they covet, and men
help them in upholding the dignity OF the
human race. Mrs. Atherton writes spir-
tedly and with originality. Here is her
letter.
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THE MEMPHISAPPEAL
SUNDAY. :it, MARCH 10. 1890
lN nNslEE ANp 4 R1D RLLL


We print in another column the text Of
the bill to provide for uniform series Of
text books which will come up for debate
in the House tomorrow Monday. TrE
ArrEN unhesi,alingly repeats that this
bill should be voted down and by de-
cidcd majority. It's fate In the Committee
on Education and Common Schools, whence
II was reported 10 the House without ~.
commentator. shows that Il has many de-
cided opponents But in the interests Of
the children Of the State whom Il proposes
20 tax, both arbitrarily and oppnssiycly, il
should be opposed by every member OF the
Legislature who desires 10 look his cons,it-
enis fairly In the face as being among those
who are able to claim approval OF their
acts. There islitcrally nothing recommend
this bill 10 the public. 1t would link the
State TO publishing house as silent part.
ner would surround the educational in
tercsis OF Tennessee with an air Of jobbery
and would inevitably bhngth whole pub.
lie school system into disrcpulc and disia-
yor with the people. Within the past ten
ycas the schools have been growing In "a
yor "a a result Of the emulation between
counties that Is encouraged 10y the present
methods. For the State to intervene hi.
bill and force the counties to uuiiormit,
would pamlyze their enthusiasm and de.
siroy the cumulative spirit that has been M
judiciously fosicrcd by the State and County
Superintendent. Nothing could b. moro
ill.iimed than this bill, which should
be- entitled "a bill In aid Publishing
House." the blank 10 DO filed IL
every six years by tho suggcsic,
estate Board Of Public School Books
The very hnt section OF il Is con
oession TO the public disirust Of such
measure, for Il unconstluiionally lodge
the appointment Of the Board In the IA
prcme Court Of tho State. Aud this Boar,
u 10 be n most expensive luxury aud ndul
gcncc In a State the people Of which ar
everywhere complaining Of the burden q
taxation. and tlrn, too, II Is to be lloar
composed Of men Of mere literary attain
mcnis, but not necessarily Of cxpcricnc
In schools aud schooling aud In text boob
and their scope and uses, asthey should b,
10 bcin thelcast degree valuable guides m
matter Of such grave concern. There o.
very lew literary men In Tennessee, an
few. II any Of these, know anything abot
school books, about their preparation
their comparative value. Such knowlcdg
Is Of the nature Of the technical q
pcrenoe which belongs 10 the d
main Of tho practical educator. 10 m,
aud women who, by years Of lab
aa teachers from textbooks, are able
point ont plainly the advantages aud
oelleneios Of one series Of books over a
other, or 10 select from several series 4
books bes, adapted 10 the purpose
clearly conveying information TO Il
pupil. Relying upon this experience
the teachers the State has hitherto do
very well in the matter OF school to,
books, and can 20 on doing very well wit
ouishouldcring the per diem and travoli
and hotel bills Of a Board whose dut
are now better performed by tho Coun
Superintendent and the Directors Of I
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

these things soon." II this, upon further
investigation, shall prove to be correct, the
yellow fever will take its place with small
pox as disease TO be inoculated against,
and thus will be shorn Of Its power to
spread or ever again TO become epidemic.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

ties Of patients from the territory surround
ing them. OF course there is rivalry, but
this inures to thebenefit OF the public, who
are thus assured OF the advantages OF an
increasing skill and growing ability in both
medicine and surgery. Where there is
competition there is life and growth.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

CAPT. HARRY ALLES's idea OF organiz-
ing the veteran militia men Of the city for
occasional service is very happy one. 1t
is detailed in another column and all the
"old boys" should give it consideration.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10
LOCAL BRBVIrIEs.

Tic residence OF Mr. McElroy, No. $50
Court street. extended, was slightly dam.
aged by fire yesterday morning
DR.. Ingram invites the young people
especially to hear his Sunday night talk
on marriage. See church notice.
A defective Hue at No. 30 Second street
was the cause Of an alarm Of FIRE being
turned in. at noon yesterday. No dam.
aye.
The Young Mems Hebrew Association
will hold an important meeting this after
noon nj $50 o'clock. A full attendance IL
desired.
The regular monthly meeting Of tho
Woman's Christian Association will be
held in The parlors Of tho Young Woman's
Boarding home, No. 81 Union street, To-
morrow Monday morning, at 10 O'Clock.
Mn. Il. NJ. Stanley, Recording Secretary.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

THus far there is every reason to believe
that the story OF the hostile engagement
between German and American men-of-
war in Samoan waters is fabrication.
The State Department so prononnees.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10
THE WEATHER.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, March ., 1880.
> For Alabama and Mississippi Fair;
slightly cooler on the Gulf; stationary tenn
i perature in the interior; northerly winds.
For Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky
j Fair; warmer northwesterly winds.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

"TuE Cost ola IIie," by Mrs. Cameron;
"a Stin Necked Generation" by Waliord;
Count Tolstoi celebrated novel, Anna Ma.
renina" Dust issued In cheap edition);
This Mortal Coil, " by Allen; 'Mn. Lor.
ime," by Malet "A Fair Emigrant," by
Mulholland; "My Cousin, Miss Cinder.
ella, by linseau; new supply Of Behind
Closed Doors" by Green, and a now
French library conlaing thirty works OF ic.
ton In the original, all In cheap editions
can only be had at Mansiord's. No house
In the city shov die quantity Of new books
that VIC do.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

in the way he deals with certain phases of
life and character presented In this volume.
lie is by turns satirical, pathetic senti-
mental, dramatic and humorous, and in each
equally artistic. The plot Is skillfully con-
s'ructed, the characters all evidently drawn
from life and we'll portrayed. No sweeter
model OF womanly purity was ever con-
celyed than the "tender and true-souled"
Faith Ruthven," and shows that whatever
cynicism the experiences Of life may have
imbued the author with there fingers still,
IN the deep recesses OF his heart, some be-
lief In woman's truth and honor. Jack
Carnegie" an artist and hero OF the romance,
represents a well known type of his profess
sion in which New York, where the action
OF the story occurs, abounds. Cecil Kent"
noble fellow and true friend deserves the
reward he did not get The situations are
all striking In the extreme particularly the
scene at night in Carnegie's studio when
complications become SO entangled the read
er wonders how the author is going to UNI
rayel matters. The book is charming and
just such as we might expect Mr.. Bunner TO
write.
Youthful and inexperienced house mis-
tresses who are martyrs TO the fret and worry
of housekeeping, will find Catherine Owens
book on Progressive Housekeeping an ad-
mirable help in the solution Of problem so
uncompromisingly difficult She gives ex-
cellent advice, offers timely suggestions and
hints and prepares useful receipts which, II
the housekeeper has an ounce OF brains,
ought to be of vast benefit to her. The vol.
ume is well arranged, the subjects divided
conveniently and we recommend it to the
experienced as well as the unframed in the
art Of housekeeping 1t is published by
lIoughton, Mlillin & Co., and for sale by r.
NJ. Mansford, Main street, this city.
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Loca, Meteorological Report.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March ., 1883.
Memphis War Department, Signal Service Report
Mcr Time. Bar lchp' mum,
Snn ,.,a03 13 40 $50
Maximum temperature, 400 minimum temper
nture, $40.
River reading at pm, 23.2; change In "a hours,
fall02 Rainfall for past q hours, OOO
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

"a Woman Of Honor the newest aud
one Of the clcycrcsl books Of the Ticknor
Paper series pR brilliant story by H. G..
nnnncr, the editor Of Fack, who sustains his
enyisblo reputation a. a writer Of romance
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soME BOOKS ANp MAGAzIYES

W. s. Game member Of the British Par
lament and very outspoken free trader, has
written "Trip Round the World, from
plain, practical, eommon-sonse standpoint,
in which lac not only describes accurately
what he sees, but furnishes statistics as he
goes along TO show the advantage England
has in countries beyond her flag over every
other maritime nation in the carrying trade
Of the world. Mr.. Caine takes his readers
from Liverpool TO Quebec, thence to Mont
real, Niagara Winnipeg, TO British Columbia
and across the Pacific to Japan. lie sees the
Dominion with a fayorins eye and antici
patcs for IL greater things in growth than It
has yet known. and he rcjoices over every evil
dence Of the spread Of the evangelical forms Of
faith and the triumphs Of temperance. An
earnest advocate Of free education, lac exam
ines and reports faithfully upon the spread
Of the common school system Of Cam
ada and lays stress upon IL as one
among the many advantages that await
every settler In the British provinces OF
North America. Mr.. Game is an out-and-
out Britishcr, but he does not hesitate TO
condemn where condemnation Is deserved.
lHtftloft He tNlufulll5 lit Nou HlhnhNt-
mcnt OF Sir William Pcarcc's steamship
lines, which he advises his readers TO shun
on their trims across the Pacific. In Japan
Hong Kong. Singapore, Handy Colombo
Ccylon and the East Indies Mr.. Cainc Il
quick TO sec and point out the public
Improvements ami the great advance and
quickening thai have come 20 those parts
Of the globe In the last twenty-five years.
In the educational and religious movements
in Japan he is sympathetic critic, and
does not fail fairly 10 show the advantages Of
the missionaries Of the Catholic Church, and
state their gains In converts over and above all
the Protestant missionaries, American as well
A. European. Thusfair and frank and blunt
with British bluntness, Mr.. Calnc takes his
reader with him In the most irresistible way
His contrasts Of growth In civilization In the
Orient are made Of his own knowledge. rs he
had 'becn that way before, and having facil-
ity In the graphic rs we'll as caligrnphic art,
he sable TO accompany his reports with Illus
trationA many OF them admirable aids TO a
comprehension Of the text TUX ArPEAL
commends Mr.. Ciinos Round the World
TO It's readers, those especially Of them who
contemplate travel IN any or all Of the coun-
tries he describes from the point Of view Of
an English man-of.afIalrs and British manu-
facturcr. Published by George Rou,lcdgc &
Sons. Of London, Glasgow aud New York.
Order through Mansiorl.
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THE MEMPHIS APPEAL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
TO CONTRIBUTORS AND CORRESPONDENTS.

We solicit letters and communications upon sub
ects Of general interest, but such must always be
accompanied by the name and address OF the
writer, as guarantee of his good fnith and re-
sponsbllity. No notice can DO taken OF anony.
nous communications
Communications for publication must be written
on one side OF the page only, and, with all other
matters connected with the editorial department,
should be addressed. To the Editor OF The APP
peal, Memphis, Teun.
We cannot IA n rule undertake To return articles
not found suitable for publication
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10

"English Life. Seen Through Yankee
Eyes" Is an interesting little volume (l,oy
ellis international Scricsl by \. q. Crawford
which the preface tells us represents sclcc-
tons from letters written by this author
from London 10 the New York World dur.
ing residence In England OF nearly two
years" lie makes a graphic description Of
all he ever saw In the country Of the Brit
isher. aud records his impressions with per
tncni comments. He dwclls with delight
on rural English life and historic rcmin.
iscenccs, though he docs mot believe there
Is a more disappointing place than statiord.
on-Ayon 10 visit In all England"
The New York Critic Is very attractive III.
crnry publication that has place Of IT, own
among those on the other as well as this side
Of the Atlantic that claims special attention
from the English reading public. Since is
advent II has done great deal 10 advance
the claims especially Of American lilcuture,
while maintaining those Of the mother coun.
try, still 70 prolific Of great men and women
writer's. Hut nothing that II has done has
been better done than ~ Authors al
Home, IN Which We nave Hllmpsea OF the
most noted Of our Author rs they are TO be
seen at their homes and In their workshops.
None OF them great hut George Bancroft and
Francis Parkman. they are, nevertheless,
interesting, the only interlopcr IN break
the genuine yankee uniformity being
Goodwin smith. who Is British Canadian,
with decidedly insular notions and prcju.
dioos. aud should not under any prctcuce
6nd place among American writer's. But
this aside, these "Auihor ut Home" are
entertaining men and women, with human
symrathlcs and often very human
WAYS. some Of them being more or less
weighted with prciensions far beyond any
verdict the discriminating public will, In the
| future give In their favor IN book form
these Biographies. which II Is only fair to
say have the sanction OF the authors
skcichod. will prove very attractive addi.
ton to the library, and work Of reference
from which there can be no appeal Pub.
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OUR NEW YORK OFFICE
Eastern Office Of THE APPEAL No, ~ Tribune
Building New York. J. Il Van Dozen, Special
Eastern Agent
The Opelousas courier., 1889-04-06
RUSSIAN

The Forcible Deportation Of So Called "Un.
Trustworthy Subjects.
The forcible deportation of ''untrust-
worthy" Russian citizens to Siberia by
executive order and without trial first
become common in the later years OF
the reign Of Alexander III. Admins.
trative punishment had occasionally
been resorted to before that time as a
convenient means of getting rid of
obnoxious persons; but in 1873 and
1879, when the struggle between the
police and the t%errorists grew hot and
fierce, exile by administrative process
became a common thing, and people
who were known to hold liberal opin-
ions, or who were thought to be ~
sympathy with the revolutionary
movement, were sent to Siberia by the
score. If forbidden books, Or copies OF
the Messenger of the VIII of People,
were found by the police in a young
mans room, the fact was regarded as
sufficient warrant for his Punishment.
If an enthusiastic uni ersity student,
inspired with an unse sh desire to do
something to elevate Vaelower classes,
ventured to open ar evening school for
factory operatives in the suburbs OF
St. Petersburg, @ was sent to Siberia
by administrative process. If a dozen
or more young people were surprised
together at night under suspicious cir
cumstances, their names were recorded
in the enthusiastically" list of the po-
lice, and the next time the Govern
ment foundsit necessary to 'stake o
vigorous measures for the preservation
of public ORDER" these unfortunate
young men and women, who perhaps
had assembled merely to read and dis
russ the works of Herbert Spencer or
N John Stuart Mill, were arrested and
sent to Siberia as conspirators. Friends
and relatives of convicted revolution
lists were banished by administrative
process as a matter of course, and long
before the assassination of Alexander
ii. six or eight hundred young people,
representing all classes and all social
grades, had been swept into the
prisons by the drag-net of the police,
angdsent thence to Siberia by admini-
strative process without even the pre-
tence of a r5al.-George KEENAN,. in
Century. E