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


tenth century that "the destiny of Canada
will be settled by the people of Canada"
Kate Stephens contributes paper timely,
forcible and charming on the Advanced
Education for Women" which she begins
with q quotation from the brave but un-
fortunate pioneer in the freedom of women,
Mary Wollstone-Craft, who wrote, a
hundred years ego: II still insist
that the knowledge OF the two should
be the same in nature and that women,
considered not only as moral, but rational
creatures, ought to endeavor to acquire hui
man virtues instead Of being educated
like fanciful kind of balf-being." With such
a start it is easy to infer the tone OF Miss
Stephenss opinions She carefully notes
all the changes and development through
which this question has passed, and finds
1.-THE elements manifold that have aided the
progress of the movement" 1t is pleasant
TO read what she quotes from George William
Curtis, who says: ~ know OF no subject
upon which so much intolerable nonsense
has been talked and written and sung and
above all preached as the question OF the
| true sphere of woman and of what is femi-
| nine and what is not as II men necessarily
knew all about it.n Prof. W. s. Scarborough
in an interesting paper considers "rhe Fut-
ure of the Negro" reviewing his past and
present situation, concludes hopefully in
these words: GAS q member of that race,
believe the negro is looking over the whole
situation as patriot should view it-with
an eye not only 10 his own prosperous
growth. but to that of the American people,
whom he considers himself an inseparable
part. With such aveiw he can but take that
step which will lead from present troubles
TO fruition OF his hopes-to be man
among men aad not simply negro" The
Rev. DIR. Leonard w. Bacon makes an able
argument in favor OF 'rhc Next Postal Re
form" in the matter of postal delivery in
rural ncighborhoods, towns and villages as
in large cities aud, referring to the Post
master-General as being the person to bring
this about, says: "If only this functonary
could somehow be relieved OF the duty Of
looking after the elections, doubtless mat
tiers like this would receive his attention"
The opening paper in the current number
of the Popular Science Monthly by Andrew
Dickson White, LII. d., l.. II. d., is n con-
tinuation OF very scholarly discussion OF
the warfare of Science" especially devoted
in the present pages to "Dcmouaical Pos
session and Insanity" Foot notes giving
authority for statements and facts adduced
strengthen the writer's argument In support
81 science ~ having steadily undermined the
belief in many old superstitions, such as
'dabolical possession, which, 'by the mid.
die OF the Eighteenth century had practical.
ly disappeared from all enlightened coun-
tries" In this connection Pincl and luke
are regarded as the bcnefactors Of our race
To those who are interested In the early his
tory Of the human rice we recommend "The
Aryans In Science and History" by Horatio
Hale. The writer shows great research and
philogolical knowledge. The paper follow
ing "Tbe Amerlcansts In Congress-" trans
lated for the Popular Science Monthly from
Humboldt is an interesting report Of the
Seventh international Congress OF Amcri.
canists, met in Berlin ON October 2, when Hon.
onry President Gossler, the Prussian
Minister Of Worship, who opened
the convention, said that although Ger.
many had not had any remarkable part
in the discovery OF America or in the earliest
steps In planting European civilization In
the new quarter II had participated In a
rising degree In the scientific discovery OF
the Continent Prof. Morse, who repre-
sentcd the United States, presented paper
by Mr. Cushing on the object aud methods
Of the "Hemenway Arche illogical Expedi.
ton Into Southwestern Central America A"
| l.. A.. l..
Elementary Schools" by j. NJ Arms. the
writer most earnestly and reasonably adYo-
Gates this branch Of study In the beginning
Of the ohild's education. His method OF
teaching natural science Is proved 10 be n
good one by the excellent results that have
followed. which In tho Boston school,
were largely due TO lectures By Prof
Agassiz. Lucretia Croker. supervisor % the
natural history work. aud Prof Alphcu.
Hyatt, "who, in the generous spirit Of hi,
teacher. Prof. Agasslz, threw the doors Of hi,
laboratory wide open TO all who wished
30 come" Next 10 seeing the modus opcr
andi Of glass making Is the pleasure Of reading
about H.. The illustrated paper on this sub
jet by Q. Hanford Henderson, professor Of
physics and chemistry In tho Philadelphia
Manual Training School, Is n charming ne
romance. lie says 'Our windowpanc {,
transparent In all things save it, own his.
tory. II gives no hint Of what Il Is made Of
or how Il Is made. IL Is indeed easier q
look through IL than II Is 10 look into Il"
Then he proceeds 10 describe all the pro
, ocsscs Of manufacture from such dull things
a. sand, lime aud soda-cake, aud the differ
oncc between the sheet the crown and th,
plate glass. The sheet glass factories o
Piiisburg are referred 10 as being among the
{ best equipped In the world.
In the paper Assassination as a Political
Argument" with which the March Noril
Americaa Rerisw opens, the writer, Logan :.
Roots Of Arkansas, exhibits n spirit Of Jus.
ticc, fairness aud courage In the sentiment,
expressed on the subject Though a Rcpub
lican he shows himself devoid Of that bitter.
, ncss OF partisanship and prejudice agnins
the South that cannot fail 10 recommend
itself 10 the Southern people and the citiEcni
I, OF Arkansas especially, aud Of whom and o
the Democratic parry lac speaks warmly AM
earnestly In their defense. Supplementary
20 this senator James r. Jones Of Arkansas
contributes some timely comments an,
opinions under the head "was Clayton
Murder Political Crlmcg' and after review
ing the circumstances declares that "Joht
NJ. Clayton was not murdered because h
Z, was a Republican nor because he was can
: didaio for Congress nor yet because he wa
y contesting Brcckinbridgcs seat, but he wa