The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1893-03-09

in every public place. OF late they
have addressed workingmen. But all
the while there are hundreds Of capital
ists-not less kind-hearted nor less in.
telligent than other people-who could
set the largest of them on its legs for
good and never feel the sacrifice, thou.
sands who could do the like without re,
ducing an item of expenditure. The
action would be pleasant, one might
think, and certainly it would honor.
Why do none of them perform it? Be.
cause, we apprehend, their perception
is dulled by the strange malady which
attends great wealth.
The diagnosis becomes more reason
able yet if we look beyond the calls Of
philanthropy to personal interests Du-
ties which are shared by all, such as
that of relieving distress, may be over
looked by busy men-and all million
aires are busy somehow. But it may be
said that each of them cherishes some
private fancy-art or archaeology, sci
ence in one or other form, horticult-
ure, or sport at least. But very few
are they who use their opportunity
even here Many work hard-but only
in the same groove with men who labor
at the identical task for their livelk
hood. Take the easiest and commonest
of such tastes. The millionaire who
devoted hundred thousand pounds to
horse-breeding, consulting men of sci.
ence as well as experts, might do end.
less good, with continual delight for
himself, and found at least new strain
of thoroughbreds. But millionaires do
not show enthusiasm for sport COM
monty. Some, as is known to the sc.
lect, apply themselves to science, and
spend money which would represent a
fabulous sum to the bulk of savants,
but to them must be trifle, in expert
ments and researches. We have heard.
indeed, of bold and costly undertak.
ing which an eminent parsonage, still
living, projected in his youth. He
magnet to be built of such
size and power as had not yet been i'm
agined. 1t was his intention to charge
this gigantic object without witnesses,
so as to enjoy the unparalleled result
in selfish solitude. Happily, a great
authority called at the moment, and
received an invitation to assist.
When he saw the preparations, his
face paled. Neither he nor any
'ne else could foretell what would
happen if that twenty-foot magnet
we're set to work; but it was probable,
It least, that the house would fall |
The thing still remains uncharged-or
lid few years ago. But it is not re-
corded that this gentleman has devised |
my such scheme since he came into his |
Millionaires of culture must be inter.
sted in antiquarian researches which |
hrow light upon the past. They COM
monty subscribe, indeed, when an en-
erprise of the side is launched. But
low much does English archaeology
we to them? We believe that twenty
'ounds was the largest contribution
'homas Wright could persuade any
ich patron to advance towards uncov-
ring Uriconiuml Poor men did what
vas done mostly, and now that won
erful city is reburied. Silchester is
mother instance of our own day. But
fter all, British archaeology is zone
orse" pursuit. The remains of italy
nd Greece appeal to the imagination
1 very different degree; and not to
ur English fnillionaires alone, but to
hose of the civilized world. Which of
hem at any time has responded to that
ppeal beyond here or there Offering a
tile check, such as poor authors and
rofessors rival?-London Saturday Re-
lew.