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The sun., 1891-01-15
vallonbrosa-A Correction.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: The inter-
estin9 article on VallombrosA IN q recent SUI
Is erroneously described as Tho most famous
Franciscan monastery Of Italy" 1t never was
Franciscan monastery. 1t was founded moro
than Q hundred years before the birth OF st.
Francis by Forentine nobleman. St John
Gualbort, who adopted. with certain modi1lca-
tons. tho system Of the nearby hermitage Of
CamaldolL Tho mistake was obviously occa-
stoned by the circumstance that few miles
higher up. on tho summit Of tho highest
OF the Apennines stands the Franciscan con-
vent OF Mount Alvornia. the scene Of the
stigmatization Of st. Francis. This rocky
eminence possessed for the young Assisian
merchant sweet and powerful attraction,
which continues still In its chanReless primal
springdde to interest the Christian tourist, tho
devout pilgrim. and tho inquisitive antiauary.
This 10 hugo arm or boulder Of rock. which
projects several yards outward and upward
from Its parent mountain source. standing
midair without any visible means OF support
Beneath is cave frequented during succeed
ing ages by austere anchorets The seQues-
tered spot weird unto Rhastliness. at once in
spires the spectator with mingled emotions
OF awe and curiosity. Tradition describes tho
phenomenon as one Of tho surviving proofs on
the earth's surface Of the ubiquitous nature
OF the earthquake which Witnessed to our
Saviour's divinity at His death on the CROSS
" The earth 1uaked and the rocks were rent"
Matt. xvii. 81. As Q rule. earthquakes are
local. at the utmost provincial or national. and
scientifically traceable 10 volcanic and other
geological agencies. OF this character were
tho successive violent earthquakes which
afflicted Palestine and Syria both before and
since our Saviour's lifetime notably tho shock
in tho reign OF UzZiah. which rent in twain the
Mount Of Olives.
But the distinctively miraculous feature OF
the earthquake at the crucitl1ion Is its uni
versatility Of action on the entire framework OF
this earthly planet Descending from tho
loftiest peak Of tho Apsnnines to the lower re-
Rions Of the italian boot. a second evidence is
pointed out at the promontory Of Gasta. on the
Mediterranean coast. Both are supported By
the authority OF Cardinal Baronius in these
simple words:
Porro non Hierosolymis tautum. sed ct In
plerisQue aliis orbs partibus, scissos montes
eodem terra motu. tnoolR hrma trsditione
testantur. nempe in Hstrurla montem Alyer-
niR dictum, ct prope Titus Campapum C9ietD
promontorium"--Annale Ecclss. Ann. ch. 34.
IN quoting Millions lines as to the Leaves 81
adopts Q we'll l.lnown blunder OF the English
poet. The foliage Is conspicuous by its ab-
sence. Tho umbraReous valley derives Its soft
shade. not from leaves. but from the closely In.
terwoven branches OF thickly set willows aud
pines trees % up;, un;Gtoriously ietfess The worft
is In petaphysics he enjoys his deepest
Homer1c naps whore he portrsys incorporeG
' ~ VIVA HUGH F1ArrEa1.
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PREsIDENT HUNT RE-ELHCTED.
He Thanks the board OF Education for IT'S
Endorsement Of His AdmInistratlon.


When the Board OF Education assembl
yesterday for it's first regular meeting this year
President John l.. N. Hunt announced that the
nrst business before II was the election OF q
President for the ensuing year. Commissioner
Holt took the chair and Commissioner Hub
BILE nominated MIR. Hunt for President The
motion was not seconded. but Commissioner
O'Brien moved that vote be taken without
waiting for other nominations Although this
motion also was not seconded, the vote wAs
taken. 1t resulted in 10 votes for Mr.. Hunt
and blanks. The announcement OF the vote
was received With applause.
said he felt that hls reelection was an endorse
mont OF his administration since July last and
thai he s
toward the fulhlment OF the trusts committed
pssons rank IN the oiSizsd ri ed wasd Sele de
oa q hH e.
ness Of thsir, eiided exterior II below them
yawns seething canldron. OF Ignorance.
sons he and syways Of hf ths ersat oS
eeverE child child we etc take by the hand may owe its
and sad us tS
SAID q q The old Roman 6opsuls. They had seen
to + that tie republic school system' received
Arthur MoMqllin was unanimously reelected
Seet yat ana y S1i balch was again chosen Auditor
ponIng things. The ftpors Of the Committee
On IsaShers about exempt and non ion exempt Ap
mater Of the erection Of : school q. Hester
End Ghrysslss c, streets; fer xhish the Finance
thai bosra aSssaRs pn
pOintment OF persons to school Offlcea. was
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Prom the Birmingham Aot Herald
Mr. oevelAnds PhiladolDhfs Speech strong a. II was
and Democratic It WAS failed touch on the vital
point Of silver coinage while 1t emphasized the nsces-
sity of ballot reform matter Of great importance
probably but which 10 net likely to constitute the
rallyng cry of tho Democracy In the next campaign
Then too the question. Mr. Cleveland carry
the pivotal State of Now York. without which tho
Democrats have no certainty of succsssf There
doesn't appear to be any enthusiasm for him thers
among the Democratic voters. The Herald the World
and THs sUN. the three leading Democratic jouInas
all opposed to his candidacy TIE suH very bitterly
and his only substantial nswspspsr support In Nov
York city comes from tho MuRwump presA
We make those suggestions through spirit Of hos
tity 70 Mr. Cleveland but the time for holding the
Democratic Convention approaches It IL W enough to
consider carefully all the points Of advantage which the
various candidates for the nomnstion may possess In
order that the wisest possible oice may be made
The sun., 1891-01-15

A stirring poem in that able and interest,"
ing journal. the Galveston Daily 1e,os. pro-
claims as Its sentiment. Texas. our homo.
shall be divided nsver'
This sentiment is as natural as It Is com.
nendsble. No commonwealth ever wishes
to be divided or diminished. And yet whom
Texas was admitted into the Union 1t came
with provision that 1t might be divided into
four ststes. But those wsre the days of
slavery; and notions contrary to human na-
ture wore everywhere put forward In the inter-
est Of that institution.
The sun., 1891-01-15
THE SOUTH AWAKE.
Senator Morgan or Alabama Sounds the
Keynote OF Presidential Politics.

Senator Morgan OF Alabama Sounds the
Keynote OF Presidential Politics.
Prom ms Atia~ta Cons'ffatton
WARRINGTON. Jan. II. - The Presidential
question has been discussed very generally Of
late, but nothing has contributed as much to
the gossip concerning II as Senator Morean's
admirable speech on tho silver question. In
which he argued eloouently In favor OF the
Democratic idea Of free coinage. and took oc-
casion to show Mr.. Clevelands fatal weakness
With his party In his opposition to the stand OF
tho Democracy on the money question.
1t will bo remembered that the late Senator
Beck OF Kentucky was for years An earnest
champion OF the FREQ coinage OF silver which
met with the open and emphatic opposition Of
Mr.. Cleveland Wall street has for years been
srrayed against the measure. and the gold
bugs have had things their way until now.
Senator Book strongly dissented from the at
titude Of Mr.. Oloveland's Administration. and
did not hesitate to say 30. and to predict that
the Democratic party must soon make the
money question leading Issue.
twas in commenting on Senator Books po-
sition that Senator Morgan took occasion to
call attention 10 Mr.. Cleveland's position In
these words:
II will he observed how kindly and frankly
attitude Of the recent Democratic Administrs-
ssiss ESs ssss 4 South "a %s' ana
regret that that fact may lead the p peo.
pie o. the United States even to dispense
WITH tho sCrvicos OK vory great men. because
of their failure to como up to the demands OF
the country on the financial question. I may
be permitted to say that the people Of the
United States have been STRUGGLING for years
and years tGgsthss to have the T snd voice
Of the United States should even make . nils
take In Yielding to their demands. the people
will have themselves to blame and not us, be-
cause they have certainly, In the most de-
Nberate and distinct way. pronounced In favor
OF the restoration OF silver money as q money
OF legal tender value and quality to the cir
cuiation OF tho country.
In pointing out the necessity OF the people
dispensing with the services Of very great
mon because Of their failure to como up to the
demands Of the country on the financial ques-
tion." he hits the keynote Of what is considered
to be Mr.. Clevsland's fatal weakness.
Tho farmers movement in all parts Of the
country has orystallized into demand for nnan-
cial reform. and it's leaders arc practically
unanimous In favor OF free coinage. They do
not hesitate to say that Mr.. Clevelands record
on the question will prevent this support from
going to him should he be candidate.
Be this Is it may. Senator Morgan has started
the ball rolling. and Presidential politics viii
begin to enliven from now on.
The sun., 1891-01-15
Tho Chattaway Cat-Compeller.

The only KEE1Y's motor is still In the
ether. but the inventive genius OF Phlladel-
phia has not ceased to burn brightly. A
Philadelphia machinist, Mr.. JOHN J. CHAT
TAwAY, has discovered device for captur-
ing feline minstrels. Quiet as of the ceme-
terry is absolutely essential to the comfort
OF Philadelphian. but the Quaker cats have
not as yet learned to mitigate their noe
turnal concerts or to temper their love-lorn
lays They patrol tho fences and tho back
yards with tho noisy vehemence OF their
kind, and protesting Philadelphia waves its
nightcap and shouts and screams In vain. But
the researches OF the ingenious Mr.. CHATTA-
WAY have shown how 10 bell the cat The
part OF the town In which he lives, so
writes an enthusiast in the Philadelphia
Times, is the Arcadia for all the lovemaking
Toms and Tabbies In the neighborhood. On
his back fence and on the back fences OF all
his neighbors 1t has been the nightly Gus
tom. rain or shine, for hundreds OF nocturnal
providers to congregate, and there hold dis
cordant revel." Poisoned meat and spring
traps were tried without effect. The cats
laughed at them. Broken glass. barbed
wire, and other amulets against the fence
haunter were equally useless. The cats
continued their vociferous proceedings, and
the inhabitants swore and suffered.
In the sleepless nights the brain OF CHAT
TAwAY kept working at plan for conquer
ing the invader of his peace. 1t came to him
finally In dream. From his ash pit he
dug pile OF empty tomato cans, and out of
these, supplemented by roll Of condemned
roofing tin, which sympathizing neighbor
kindly donated, he manufactured q con-
trivance that II universally adopted, will
rob the funny paragraphers OF one OF their
most fecund sources u supply" His COM
pleted device for cat-compeller Ia q con-
tinuous strip of pyramidal-shaped tin, the
apex OF the pyramid being placed on top of
the fence. The base Of the tin triangle Is
left open, and Its sloping sides hang over
the fence and stand out from its face. As
the apex OF this tin roof comes to a sharp
point, and Its sides are too smooth even for
the claw holds OF a cat. the result, when
Tom or Tabby attempts to cross it, Is OBJ
vious AS soon as their feet strike tho tin
they are bound to slip and fall on one or
the other side OF the fence is inevitable. As
the tin sides project beyond the face OF the
fence, 1t is impossible for the fallen feline to
climb back to its perch again."
The first nights catch is thus reported:
1T vas late Monday afternoon whom hsohinist oaAs
SAwAr finished Ains his compellsr In place and the
curious nsishbers wondered what II all meant Dark
ness had hardly fallen before the cats began oongre
gate Ashschinist CnarrAw.Y's house is The mid
die OF the block his back fence vas sort OF meeting
place and the spot whore all combsts arranged
and fought out The night was not dark to pre-
v~.i tAs aaAaAsAt iavsntor from wnsssux Ne result
The sun., 1891-01-15
Tho State and tho Insane Poor.


Tho bill 80 actively promoted last year by
the State Charities Aid Association passed
the Legislature and was signed by Governor
HILL and became law.
Tho new law makes the pauper and indi-
gent insane tho wards Of the State. Ittakes
them out Of the county poorhouses, where
there have unquestionably been serious
abuses Of management and In some cases
positive inhumanity In tho treatment Of the
unfortunates and puts them into State asy-
lums. where they will have the benefit Of
moro systematic and kinder care and moro
scientific treatment.
The main objection. and, indeed, the only
objection to tho measure, was pointed out
by The Sun at the time tho plan Of State
regulation was proposed by the State Chari-
ties Aid Association. The law throws upon
the taxpayers Of New York city and Brook
lyn somewhat larger share OF the cost Of
maintaining the INDECENT and pauper insane
Of the other counties Of the State than be-
longs equitably to the metropolitan district.
1t is now found necessary to enlarge the
State ssylums In order to accommodate
about thousand patients who are still held
tn the county poorhouses. The Legislature
will BE- asked to vote an appropriation OF
100000 to carry out the law and put the
new system into full operation.
Tho appropriation should be granted by
tho Legislature without hesitation. No ar
sument against the principle OF the original
bill is now q proper matter for oonsidera-
tion. It is right and proper that the expert
ment OF State regulation, having been or
dered by the Legislature, should be tried
under tho fairest and most liberal condi-
tions. The members OF the Senate and the
Assembly who represent this town and
Brooklyn will not 60 wrong II they vote the
money that Ia needed to carry out the law.
The sun., 1891-01-15
ARain q BuHer2

Tho mostly sincere but unnecessarily ono
tionA persons In New York, Boston. and
Philadelphia who look upon silver as the
root OF evil and FREQ coinage as the unspeak-
able sin. are depending upon Tom REED to
pull up that root and prevent that sin. They
point with CLEO TO the faot that Mr.. REED
has not shown himself sufficiently interested
in the subject to appoint Chairman Of the
Coinage Committee In succession to Mr..
CoHoER Of Iowa. now Minister to Brazil.
They are sure that he will have free coinage
killed In tho committee or, failing In that,
prevent its consideration by the House.
The snti-argentines may be right, yet Mr..
RKlD used to be man Of abundant sense Of
humor. Ia II possible that he regards the
dollar OF our daddies with true Mugwum-
plan loathing2 Does the legend upon the
cArtwheel dollar seem a mockery to him
since Nov. ~ Doubtless he has taken the
tone OF tho Eastern States In regard to sill
yer, but now that the country has made evi-
dent its intention Of having more silver
money. why should Mr.. REED buck against
public opinion again1 Why should he once
moro interject his 24O-odd pounds between
BENJAMIN HARRISON and the wrath Of the
silver men7 Benevolence is laudable
quality. but there are times when 1t Is good
70 be good to yourself Mr.. REED was black
balled at tho Candidates Club last fall tits
now tho time for considering the application
Of BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Mr.. REED has monkeyed with the Constl-
tuition OF the United States 80 much that
perhaps he has forgotten how 1t reads. Any
Democratic member will be glad to lend
him . copy. Consulting 1t, Mr.. REED will
see that the veto power Ia given to the
President and not to the Speaker. Why
poaoh upon the Presidents preserves Why
not give the old man q chance to show what
kind OF stuff he's made Off
And supposinG that Mr.. REED doesn't veto
free coinage bill, will Mr.. HARRISON dare
tor Will the pen with which his veto Of
silver bin ID 70 be written ever be given to
some silver-scorning enthusiast who. dying,
will bequeath 1t as rich legacy unto his
issue3 We guess not. We guess that there
is no such pen, stub or quill, Of gold or steel,
In Mr.. HARR1soN's Office desk.
The sun., 1891-01-15

It was a businesslike speech that Mr..
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT made at the meet
ing of the railroad branch OF the
Young Mems Christian Association on
Tuesday night He told OF the growth
in the membership Of the association, praised
it's work. and presented instructive facts con-
corning the buildings. the libraries. tho lee
ture courses. and the benevolent service OF Its
various branches. tits alleged that the speech
was the longest ever made by the speaker. II
he could be induced TO give public speeches
with moro frequency and at greater length
than he has yet given them the public would
be pleased.
The sun., 1891-01-15

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, whose birthday Is to
Do celebrated In this city on Saturday evening"
was born In Boston 1875 years ago. and was the
youngest boy in family Of seventeen children.
He was great man. His wisdom was beyond
that Of ordinary mortals. He was scholar Of
high rank In physics as well ss In philosophy.
He rendered invaluable services to the cause Of
American Independence. He died at the good
old age Of "a. one hundred years ago last April.
All Americans should mako themselves fa-
miliar with the life and works Of their Nlustri-
Gus countryman. BEN FRANKLIN.
The sun., 1891-01-15
Women and tho Church.

The argument OF those who oppose the 70
vival Of the order Of deaoonesses In the Pres
bytsriSn Church Is that II women arc I'd.
mitted to the diaoonate, they viii logically
be entitled to enter the ministry.
UnQuestionably that Is sound view OF the
case. II women are put on an equality with
men In this one Office Of the Church, their
right to hold other Offices will be recognized.
Moreover, II the Protestant Churches utilize
the Religious zeal Of women by enrolling
them as deaconesses. are they not taking
long step toward the establishment Of sis-
terhoods and the introduction Of the system
OF monasticism2
Already In the Episcopal Church there are
sisterhoods which amount practically to the
orders OF nuns In tho Roman Church. These
pious women may not take perpetual vows
OF chastity and poverty. but the majority
Of them enter the societies with the firm in
tention OF devoting their lives to religious
labors IN entire seclusion from tho world.
Perhaps they may be the moro faithful to
their word because 1t Is not pledged for
mally. but is registered merely In their own
bosoms. In their garb and their deport-
ment they are not distinguishablo from the
sisters OF the Roman orders, except by those
who have special knowledge as to tho mat
tor. They also are studious in learning how
to make themselves practically useful to the
poor and sick; and the school for the in
struction OF deaconesses established by the
Rev. DR.. HUNTINGTON OF Grace Church has
therefore supplied very earnest demand.
There they are systematically trained as
nurses and sisters OF charity, and also to
some extent as theologians.
Even the Methodist Church, one OF tho
most Protestant Of churches, has intro
duced deaconesses as a part OF the machin-
cry Of the organization. At present they
are married women and maidens, whose de-
votion to religious works is taken on as an
addition to their usual domestic duties and
empoyments; but the order must eventu-
ally become a distinct profession II it is kept
up. Whether the Church requires the SELF
abnegsuon or not, women are sure to i'm
pose on themselves VOWS that amount to.
the abstinence OF monasticlsm. They will
insist on making the self-sacriflce.
We are not surprised. therefore, that the
majority report Of the New York Presbytery
was against the establishment Of an order
OF deaconesses In tho Presbyterian Church.
Tho proposition is a step preliminary to the
introduction OF monasticism into Profess
tantism. The tendency Is the stronger be-
cause now mere religious sentiment Is more
active than positive doctrinal convictions.
Never before. therefore was the distinotively
feminine influence 30 powerful In the Church.
The sun., 1891-01-15
A Discerniue Reader.

TO THE EpiroR Tux sUH-Sr: have in ny Dos
session old Sun. dated Feb 1890 and In locking
It's coumns md among other Interesting matters
Of tho execution In the Tombs Of one James
stephona Now. In reading this old wspAper brings
very torciby my mind two things In fact may say
decisons The 6rst Ia tha, va have not improved In
mode ofe1ecu tOns Rpce tbsn-rather the rsyerss
thnk-snd the other Is that TnK suN hath Improved
and that tn. So. doth movs" Yourh Ac. J.B.
new YoRK, Jan. Is.
The sun., 1891-01-15

business grew until he was aware OF ite inter
ference with his work as clergyman. and upon
that this extra fun and emolument was out of
with the stern sense Of justice that raised the
sword to murder the child brought before
SOLOMON. Mr.. WITTER's conduct deserves the
expressed oommendation OF the public situ-
ated no matter how many miles from Mantle.
The course for this Mantle parish 10 pursue
II as clear as this clerRyman's sense OF pro-
priety. They ought to raise his salary.
The sun., 1891-01-15
The Sun In Pennsylvania,

Prom Ms Aeyersddk Register.
fHs Frw Yoax sus, tho model luminary Of American
Journalism shines with increasing lustrs as It grows
older. In two important particulars 1t sxceis all its
vssn IL brief yet comprehensive reports of current
events In evsry quarter OF the world, and It's impartial
and able treatment Of tho political and social problems
Of the hour. 1t has decided convictions and strong
political preferences yet comes nearer nliipg the
popular ideal of thoroughly Independent Newspaper
thaa any journal published In America
The sun., 1891-01-15
The Most Euter..,n,ns Paper.

From the auglHd Chrontcle
THy sus Ia marvel Of newspaper work. It 10 ortsp
original, compact and clean. II is free from errors or
omissions "lfyou SEQ II In Tux sUs IT'S so" II 10
the most entertaining paper in the world printed In
any language. In any mAtrx-
The sun., 1891-01-15

The disturbances IN Chilli have evidently
been brought about by tho attempts OF Presi-
dent BALMACEDA to obtain control OF the
elections. to exercise an illegal power over
Congress, and 10 prevent the enactment OF
measures that are known to be favored BY Q
majority Of that body It may b that there 10
no truth in tho charge that hs desires to ss-
tablish a Dictatorship. but he has certainly
carried out his will in diotatorisl manner.
Even the constitutional powers that sppeytain
any republic ought to possess. but BALMAcEDA
has gone beyond these In tho prosecution OF
his schemes. He may be able to auell the re-
volt OF which We have received unsatisfactory
accounts: but there Is no likelihood Of his be-
ing able to maintain tho ground he has taken
against tho authority OF Congress-
The sun., 1891-01-15
Wreck or New Year. Vows,

Bobbis Chreathless'y,-Ars You . snake doctori
Dr.. Bill (haughtyJ-I am not; ! am regular prao-
utionsri
Bobbe-welL then, you won't do; but pas resolutions
have breke loose agAini
The sun., 1891-01-15
His Winter Method.

Bunting-Youns Hunksr Is . regular lsdykinsL
LAskin-Ah How does he desr s,ch HIS victiass
Banling-Just now he sleighs them.
The sun., 1891-01-15
On y Rainy Sunday,

All day the rain came psiting down.
Old Sol his face ne'er showing.
The skies die nsuEht all day but frown,
me winds were rudsly blowing.
But remained Within my room.
The elements dstytns.
Upmovsd by all the weathsr's gieom,
without 90 much Ms sighing.
Hor was Lonesome day or night
Zen tho Old Sol was ilekle.
Ihad his glorious namsssks bright
Which oest Ne bat nickel
AAhaas EAsaax
The sun., 1891-01-15

1t is our duty to report the fact that the
Hon. JOHN RoDERrcK MCPHERSON Of New Der.
scy is beginning to loom up rs possible Gan.
didate for President
The sun., 1891-01-15
One for the Printers.

D. ON tH1 WdsbiHV'or rot
We call the new boy who A distributing typo Cir
eumstsncsA' - said the cornposivor.
"wby 10 thatf"
sBssARSs ~ Altaks sAssA"
The sun., 1891-01-15

Tribute Where it II Due.
Yyoxs tAs henpA1 Appeal AvalaaeAa
Mr.. Flower deserves much credit for the DemscraMo
triumph Of last November
The sun., 1891-01-15

The Force bill has killed Southern Rspubli-
csnsm.-Aobtle Ddlly Re0tster.
1t is tho weight that has been crushing down
the Republican party. North and South. since
the apostles OF the new Republioanism" put It
on tho party programme In the winter OF 1890.