The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-05

adjustment OF Tree schools. Taxing every
thing into account, IL may be said that they
are doing more in this field than the North
ern States to make the corruption and
intimidation OF voters diff IT or impossi-
ble" "Woman's Place in Nature is plaus-
ible but we think specious argument by
Grant Allen, for the subordination Of women
as set apart for mating, and therefore UNI
equal to the strain Of work or to maintaining
herself as a factor in civilization. st. George
Miyart points out to his own satisfaction, at
least, "Where Darwinism Fails" and
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, always charmingas
writer, makes clear calculation of THE
Christianity of Christ" in which she asserts
that "the time must come, and if 1t must
| il can, when spiritual caste shall be the only
basis of social rank" Frederick B. Hawley
has fine paper on Edward Atkinson's
Theories" William Dewitt Hyde, one on
School Examinations" which is full Of
timely suggestions; NJ. o. W. oliphant
one on Success in Fiction" Ernest II.
Crosby one on "The Saloon as a Political
Power" james NJ. Hoppin, on "Art in
Popular Education" and James Payn, one
on 'The Closing of the Doors" that persons
in any degree afflicted with deafness will APP
preciate. Mansford has it for sale.
The North American Repiep for May has
for its opening article THE Annexation of
Mexico" by NJ. Romero, the Mexican Min
lister, who is well known in this country
from his friendship for and intimacy with
Gen. Grant. Mr. Romero of course regards
| I'm In nd On
far as TO assert that "the question of COM
mercia union between Mexico and the
United States presents such complex prob
lens that il is more advisable TO let the
needs and exigencies Of the future indicate
the way Of solving them. For the present,
all the interests and needs of both countries
would in my opinion, be subserved with re-
stricted reciprocity like that agreed upon
in the pending treaty" This it Is to be
presumed, is declaration of what Mexico's
| position in the American Congress will
be. The first installment of Viscount
Wolseley's English View of the Civil War"
Is the second paper and seems 10 be written
with more care than is usual with this writer
| in his papers on the American civil war and
the great actors in it, yet he makes some mis-
takes and does Jefferson Davis great Unjust
ice when he classites him as third rate
statesman. His criticism OF Albert Sydney
Johnston because he did not go 20 the relief
Of Fort Donelson is an GORGEOUS blunder.
Had Gen. Johnston done that, with the little
over II, 900 men with whom he held Buell. in
check he would have uncovered his whole
| line from Nashville TO the mountains and
! thus have precipitated a more wholesale dis
aster, perhaps an irreparable one But Gen.
Wolselcy criticises unsparingly and impair
tally, writing as astudcnt of the art Of war
anxious only 10 develop what was best in the
strategy and movements Of our war. "Peril
on the Atlantic" a paper by Capt. Charles
| W. Kennedy, late commander Of the steamer
Germania, is one that everybody especially
who contemplatcs a trip 10 Europe, should
read, as IL is full Of encouragement for all
who tempt the deep. Dion Boucicault has
another very symDathetic paper based on
! his own career entitled the early Days Of a
Dramatist." 1t is charmingly reminiscent
A symposium an the marriage question
"Arc Women 10 Blameg' in which four well
known women writers take part, Is only use
| full as showing what they know upon sub
! ject that covers the whole field Of human
! life and is as variable rs the number Of
women who are married or ready To be mar.
ried. There are several other good papers
and the department Of "Notes and Com
ments" Is unusually fun and unusually ex-
oellent Mrnsford, Oh Main street, has II
for sale.
The Youths Companion Of April Is, in its
charming Faster garb Of pink, with artistic
title page, Is new conner we welcome most
cordially. The freshness Of ats appearance
clear, beautiful print-makc II a pleasure 10
look at The contents are equally note
worthy and elegantly edited. There are in
tercsting original stories, admirable sketches
ON miscellaneous subjects, choice poems and
bits OF verse, all OF which, supplemented by
tasteful drawings, make up sixteen pages Of
literary and pictorial matter, quite as inter.
csting and profitable to the old as to the
young. "Luoys Lilly" by Mn Frank
Ice, and Easter Flowers" by NJ u. Will.
Jams, are two sweet stories suggested by the
blessed Easter season. telling OF tho tender
ness and pity OF Divine love. '0ur Easter
Eggs" deals with the humorous and anus
ing. But the most captivating story perhaps
Of all for tho average youth Is Mr.
Edward $. Rats description OF How
We Caught Bank Rohber." This
contains the essence and elements OF
a thrilling mystery bordering ON the mclo-
dramatic He tells II In simple but strong.
terse English. In The Land Of the Llama"
William Elcroy Curtis details interesting
information In regard TO this curious ami
NAL aud It's South American home In DO.
livia. There Is not page OF this weekly
that docs not contain something educating.
entertaining or useful The humorous has
is place also, the last two or three pages
being more or less filled with bright. witty
jokes, funny stories showing the editors
thorough appreciation Of the value Of laugh.
ter. We congratulate the publishers on this
superb publication, the only weekly for
young people, we believe, published. The
need OF praise, however Is due the scholarly
editor Mr.. James NJ Hubbard, who Is also
identified with the Nation. aud one Of the
iirt among American literatcurs Pub.
lishcd by Perry Mason 4 CO., No n Tenn.
pie Place, Boston; price, si.75 year.
Mansiord has Il for sale.
The Smiiariaa for April contains a paper
on "Waicr Analysis by DR.. Charles Smart.
Of the army that should be read by every