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The Press., 1897-08-12
Number 20.

secondary color, connecting in with another color. Half an hour quickly passes while "The ball comes round to meet us."
 We must not be too lengthy lest we weary the reader, but we must not forget to say that everything made by the little children is kept as gift of love for 'dea1 mamma" or "auntie," or grandmother. Il It is very pretty sight to see these little darlings with faces radiant with genuine happiness, taking home their, (to them, wonderful works of art, their first lesson of love and generosity.
 | We have often heard the remark from a mother, "I am sorry my child could not attend kindergarten school, but hope and trust my grandchildren may"
 The system is not merely to amuse, but to truly develop every dormant faculty in every direction, and while in the class to be doing something every moment to awak- en the mind to something new. No one can fully understand or appreciate this system, without visiting the school many times and seeing for himself the beauty of the theory and happy adaptions of its methods
 Every energy is awakened by pleasant object lessons each day they get know ledge of seeds and plants, which is im- parted by pleasant walk, in getting perhaps seeds of maple trees, which are planted in pots and are actually growing before them. They are told of the bulbs before they are planted, and then how eagerly they watch their growth day by day.
 The pretty ferns grace the windows, the aquarium, where the little minnow makes his home, and besides all these, pictures of every kind decorate the walls for instruction as well as pleasure.
 Almost every day are brought appropriate specimens for object reading lessons. For instance birds nest, while each will tell all he knows about it, where 1t was found and how it was made, why it was so softly lined with such care, and how hard the little birds worked to do 1t. One of the older ones will write the most of this con- versation upon the board, then it is read by each one of the class, while all are eager listeners and will not forget what they have been taught, for this reason, they have seen it all.
 Little children like to know what there is in this world around them, and if they can see what they are studying about, 1t is wiser plan than talking about 1t.
 To be sure, we cannot see everything we talk and read about. We are pleased to read a description of Niagara Falls, but if we can see the magnificent sight and hear its thunderous roar we feel that 1t is much more satisfactory than to read or talk about it.
 So these methods of Froebel we conclude are the best to bring out all there Is in child, both mentally, morally and physic- ally, and at the age of six or seven, he will be in every respect fitted to enter school of some higher grade (but none of more importance), full of enthusiasm, energy and love for the noble work in life, that is before him, begun from so pure and per- feet foundation as the "Children's Para dise" s.E.R.
The Press., 1897-08-12

There are sO4, ,687 Bell telephones.
The Press., 1897-08-12

DID You EVER try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles2 If not, get 8 bottle now and get relief This medicine was been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Com plaints, exerting a wonderful direct influ- ence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and $1.0O at K. K. Taft's Dlug Store. 8
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
AN EXQUISITE MACHINE.
1T GRADUATES THE CIRCLES" OF TELESCOPE
WITH RARE PRECISION.

1T GRADUATES THE "C.RCLES' OF TELESCOPE
WITH RARE PRECISION.
John A. Brashear. in Casters Magazine.
began the task of constructing dividing en-
CINE for automatically dividing circles, 10 be
used more especially with meridian instruments,
where precision is of supreme importance and
where the most perfect engine that has oeen or
ever can be- devised and constructed Will be none
too good for the work
II would require many magazine pages to give a
history of all that has been done on this dlffcut
prohleu since the days of Tycho Brahe; yet to-day
the number OF dividing engines that are suniciently
accurate for the demands of modern astronomical
measurcments may be counted on the fingers OF
one hand. The best engines have errors. and the
question is How much can these errors be re-
duced?
As one-thrd Of an inch subtends an angle OF one
second of arc at a distance OF one mile, IL may
readily be seen how minute the measurements Will
he on the periphery of circle, say, OF three Feet
diameter. AS there are l.&@ooo seconds OF are
I'm a circle and az all seconds must theoretically
have the same value. II Is easy 10 conceive tho
difficulties OF dividing circle in which the errors
shall be less than a second of arc. Homogenety
of material. proportionate parts that Will equally
respond to small changes OF temperature anu
many other factors enter Into this difficult problem.
aside from the final corrections OF the dividing
mechanism.
Every approach perfection. be II never at
tanned. brings greater assurance TO the astronomer
that his results will be commensurate with the
faithful and conscientious work he puts into his
measurements.
II has cost an immense amount OF study and
from the present indications Mr. Swasey has the
promise OF full reward for his labor as already
"A practical test OF the engine shows that II IL more
accurate than any heretofore constructed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

the bosom showed inclination 10 work Itself
around without much assistance.
He talking to business acquaintance one
day, and this acquaintance had way OF CONN.,
dentally tapping man the chest while adVanc-
ing a proposition. The shirt man had forgotten
all about the revolving bosom. and was listening
intently -,
suddenly the acquaintance said; Great heavens
and put his hand TO his head -
He had seen the lines of the shirt bosom sliding
away under the vest. and then while he gaZed
the stripes changed In color from a light blue 10
a jet black. ,,
by George. | believe they're coming on me
again" said the business acquaintance
whats the matter? . ,
.Oh It's nothing much I'm not feeling very well.
II must be something the matter with my eyes:
While ! was talking to you just then | thought l
saw YOUR shirt bosom move"
"Oh that's all right. I'll show you. and when
he opened his vest the business acquaintance al
most shrieked with surprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
WHY he WAS ANXIOUS.
rom The Detroit Free Press.

From The Detroit Free Press.
There was a slelght- OF hand performance In the
opera house that night and way down on the 'front.'
seats there sat "A man holding shiny silk hat os-
tentatiously before him with expression or deep
anxiety and watchfuness upon his face.
Before the performance began friend VINO SAT
Immediately behind him and had noticed his manner
leaned over and asked him what the trouble was.
Well you see. Tom" said the man with the haI.
conidentialy. ITS this way: I've been in politics
now for ten years. and I've been cussed ana abused
and called all sorts OF hard names until I'm JUST
longing 10 hear somebody address me In a decent
manner more time. When this magician comes
the stage he's going to say: WIN some gentleman
kindly loan me his hat o. and I'm going 10 Jump up
and give him mine TN make me feel good TOT a
month 10 be spoken to that way. I've been LOOKING
forward to this occasion for two weeks. your eA-
cuse me now, for I'll have TO jump quick when ne
speaks. for OF Aldermen sitting on the
front row with his old brown derby In his hand. ana
III bet dollar he's UP to the same game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
SHIRTS WITH REVOLVING BOSOMS.
A sCINTrLLATING IDEA FROM THE WINDY
CITY.
From The Chicago Record.

A sCINTrI,LATING IDEA FROM THE WINDY
CITY
From The Chicago Record
A firm in Canal-st. Is about TO starue the "o'iu
with n shirt which has six bosoms
Think of H.. Six bosoms on one shirt ana no 1wo
aliLei And The wonder does not end there, Inc
wearer OF this shirt can change from one Doso"
TO the other without removing his coat or vest.
II NAV be added right here that any one wear
ing this new kind of shirt should never unoutton
his vest except In the deep seclusion OF ms prv.e
onartment Otherwise he Will present Varie-
gated front resembling the fancy target IN shoot
ing-gallery. - 1900, l.. o,o,,,r ard
has button fastening in the centre ana tne clIcIe
is divided into six equal parts on the same hhes
that pie IL cut. .s hosoros and
Thus there are six wedge-shaped Dosoms ana
thev may be selected as TO present any variety
of color and design. III. . o ,
The new bosom cannot be used with very low
cut vest as two more OF the designs ,hieht siow
ot a. ,he same tine and the effect would be rather
distracting. " Am, hovo,,or and
Vests are cut very high nowadays. however ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
A LAND OF SILENCE.

What land of Silence,
Where pale stars SHINE
On apple-hlossom
And dew-drenched vine,
Is yours and mine?
The silent valley
That we will find,
Where all the voices
OF humankind
Are left behind.
There all forgetting,
Forgotten quite.
We will repose us,
With our delight
Hid out OF sight.
The world forse ken,
And out of mind
Honor and labor.
We shall not ind
The stars unkind.
And men shall travail.
And laugh and weep;
But we have vistas
OF gods asleep,
With dreams as deep.
A land OF Silence,
Where pale stars SHINE
On apple-blossoms
And dew-drenched vine.
Be yours and mine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
Nrvvor1- y A71y TRIBUNE. ~1TNDAY MARCH Il. 1871

on masse 10 see the steak. IT was placed on ;ns
billion and attracted much attention Inc Pr
mining camp quarrel bloodshed " II na ae ~.
been decided TO raie the steak Tor the pene.
hospital which Bishop Rowe IL trying 10 ~ ner
for the miners at Circle City At hrst ony 20 ~,
pound was offered for slice OF the s ,,naN md
bidding became brisker the meat was si.eu, al"
as high as y35 a pound was offered sIia, ~, ell
order to avoid complication u was oec.aeu rs,,sgn
tickets at from 30 cents to RO TOT the .,,a;.
OF drawing for a slice. After $3.50 worm Oh ucn SS
had been sold the drawing began ana was e"ue"
nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
REEFSTEiK CONES HiGH ~ ALASKA

BEEFNTElh tVHHN "T"T ~ 'rH1NHI'
Tacoma OWash) correspondence of The Galveston
News.
Tho first beefsteak that ever reached Circle City.
,i,sla sold for SiS per pound few weeks Ago.
The steak consisted OF ten-pound piece Of the
thorn beef that was slaughtered at Forty Mile
crook and was carried from that place TO Circle
Ctv q distance OF go miles, by Thomas O'Brien.
When % Brien reached camp the miners turned out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21

most men will find the small bosoms 10 be piehtys
large enough since only few square inches oi
bosom need he exposed " 4. go,
Farewell TO the ''dickey" 1t cannot hope 10 CON-
pete with a six day shirt which comes up smiI!he
every morning with a new bosom of rare ana pleas
ing design. contra ~,
As the wheel bosom is fastened In the centre oy
a button II can be turned by the wearer whenever
he desires quick change. 81, .
Bv putting his hand into the armhole OF MS Vest
he can get hold of the edge of his stinened BOSOM
and turn II as many degrees as he chooses. OF uilt
he comes to a pattern that peases HIM
OF course. Il is important that the button on
which the bosom revoves shall be fitted rather
tightly otherwise the circular bosom Will shft OF
its own account.
one Of the gentlemen now interested in the man.
ufacture of the BILE garment had a sample or
the revolving bosom made up for his own use Inc
button in the centre was put in rather loosely and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

CHICAGO, March 6.-The News says:
"a company of all tho makers of Bour-
bon whisky Is forming and IS likely 10 OPP
crate within a month. The plan OF or
ganizatiOn has been contaminated and
will receive the signatures OF the organ
izers within fortnight.
The organization includes 10 distiileries.
Tho company Will DO capitalized 20 the
amount OF s9OOO0.O0O. The securities Will
be- divided as follows: First mortgage
bonds. $4,000 600; preferred stock, 5000, 70
O00; common stock yl5.00000
A final meeting was held IN Louisville
yesterday. Private adyices from that city
give the names OF those who are chiefly
Interested IN the big company. Among
them are Samuel Rice and Jules Back.
both officers IN the American Spirits Man
ufacturing Company. WOOlner * VIII
son and Joseph Greenhut
-Four Philadelphia capitalists are IN tho
enterprise, and these We're represented
by j. w. Cardoza, while Nathan Blur
represented the interest OF New Workers.
Although there will be no official con-
nectiOn between this organization and
the American Spirits Manufacturing
Company. officers Of the latter company
are said 10 be heavily interested IN the
new concern. Tho securities 10 be issued
will be listed on tho New York Stock
Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
Ncxicans Want 90 Fight.

ST. LOUIS. MO. March 5.-A special
from Guadalajara. Mex. says: Almost
a warlike spirit has been aroused among
the people Of Mexico by the coming OF
Messrs. Brldee Stone ma Pierce. OF B0s-
ton. TO enter into negotiations with the
Mexican government for the return of
the flags captured by the Mexican troops
during the war OF 1877. The newspapers
OF the republic are indulglng In intern
perate language regarding the mission OK
the gentlemen. and they are denOunclng
America and Americans I'm most incen-
diary language. going so far as 10 de-
mand Of tho United States at the can
mons mouth II necessary. "a return of an
the territory taken from Mexico. They
spocify California, CDlOrldO. Nevada
Utah. Arizona, New Mexico and Texas
as the property which has been stolen"
from this country
80 strong Is the sentiment against
America that tho ladies are openly In
suited in the streets and stores. and IL
their escorts resent the offence. they are
dragged OF 10 jail and fined"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

and al the same time receive a proper
tionately smaller salary.
SUPERINTENDENT Fox. Of the public Schools
was seen yesterday in regard to the
nroposed reduction OF salaries II did not
know that any letters bearing on the SUD-
feet had been sent out, said ne, Dut 4
knew that the question had been UP pc
fore the Finance Committee IN Hdhlhs
no their budget. or course our plans are
dependent upon the amount OF me aPptgg-
priation they make this year Inc Dud-
get has not yet passed. and don't know
what will be the decision Of the com
mittee. We asked for $4,000 this year 20
meet our pay role. Last year we asked
FOR 100000 and they gave US SlV-'V' 30
that we had 10 rearrange the schedule
10 make up for the 5000 deficit since
then the Randolph school has been add
ed. and this requires an expenditure OF
about 5000 per annum. The Finance
Committee are figuring on giving US an
appropriation OF 100000 this year. e
figured on SIP 600. Unless we can get
that amount | don't see what can be
done except to cut down either salaries or
shorten the school year which latter
amounts 10 a reduction OF salaries after
all"
BY n comparison Of the school statis-
ties OF twenty-seven cities in the United
states with populations ranging from 49,
O0O to 10000 and with school populations
ranging from 5000 10 1881, Richmond
stands second I'm population. second IN
school population. but fourth rom the
last i'm the amount Of salaries PAID the
teachers.
The teachers Of Richmond receive sal
aries ranging from SO per month FOR
first years service IN the primary schools
10 $50 per month for assistant teachers
in the High School. The principals. Of
course. get larger salaries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07

WASHINGTON, March 5.-A great
many thousand little boys in this country
are being encouraged TO learn their les
sons on the assurance that they may
be President OF the United States some
day" l haven't a doubt that II these III
tie boys knew what ii was TO be President
OF the United States they would not think
II an inducement TO study
Would you like to be President for day
and know what It is TO rule 7O.OOO,oOO OF
turbulent" people with velvet hardE
AN EARLY RISE.
You would have to get up at o'clock
in the morning. or shortly after whether
YOU had gone 10 bed early or late the
night before No late rising FOR the Pres
dent even n ne has headache. lie is
fortunate If he can sleep as late as :.
At s o'clock he Is In his oiiice. saying
Good morning" TO his secretary ana
looking over the mail which mas been
sorted out for his personal considerauon-
1t Is only a few steps from MS bedroom
TO his Office. -,
In few minutes he Joins his family
at the breakfast table. lie does not read
lie newspaper there. because his reading
f. done for him by clerk. lie may PICK
up "A paper at night, but usually ne SIM
ply glances through the articles which
which he finds on his desk.
DAYS WORK BY S.
At $50 he Is back In his oiice and MS
stenographer is sitting by him taxing
dlctatiOn. The President answers person
ally q very small part OF the mall when
comes TO him-perhaps one per cent OF H.
not more.
At the Secretary OF the Treasury
comes in on his way 70 the department
and the stenographer IS dismissed. To-
gether the Secretary and his chlei 30 over
some question OF finance big enough ana
broad enough TO tax their mental powers
TO tho limit. The private secretary comes
in and whispers 10 the President about
something else, the President answers
him; the conference IL resumed.
An impatient group OF Congressman.
cranks, onice-seekers, has been gather
ing I'm the outer office. The cranks may
be spotted by the vlgilant doorkeeper and
disposed of by the secretary, but often
they get into the Presidents office. AT
10 o'clock the Cabinet officer goes out and
the doorkeeper brings in a batch OF cards
the Congressmen's cards apart from the
others The President says he Is ready
for the visitors and they are admitted IN
relays. - --.
WITH OFFICE-SEEKERS
The President stands by his desk AMI
calls them up one at a time. one man
wants an Office for a friend; another
wants 10 be sure the President VIII not
veto a bin in which he is interested;
third has n grievance against the Secfe-
tary OF the Interior because of an order
he has issued concerning Indian lands;
a fourth wants pardon. The PTesl-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
SCHOOL rE4cnERs sALARfE'.
They May Have TO BE Reduced t. fai
Within tho Funds.


They May Have TO BE Reduced t. fai
Villain tho Funds.
The public school teachers are more
or less worried about the reports circulat-
ms about the city TO the effect that their
salaries are 10 be cut Down In accordance
with the proposed reH'lctlon in the ap-
proprlatiOn.
The school officials. as well as the
School Board how ever. are ioing the
very best they can under the clIcunl-
stances. and they have figured the tning
down 70 a very narrow margin. Inc
whole matter IS a question OF tuhas
Rigid economy has come 10 be mat
ter OF the utmost importance. ana tnose
who already receive meagro salaries may
have 10 be cut down.
or late number OF the public school
teachers have had the question put 10
them whether or not they had rather
teach eight months for eight months
salary or nine months for the same
amount OF compensation. Ii Is not known
what their answers were. Indeed. II u
stated that letters were sent out with
the question above referred to In order
10 get the Views OF the teachers on the
subject. This letter Is believed 10 have
originated by some OF the members or the
retrenchment movement. though IL couid
not be learned who Is responsible Tor
IL. IL the session Is cut down the teach
ers VIII have months longer vacation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
Rises at g. and From That Time Until in the
Morning He Knows No Vacation.
SHAKES HANDS. NAMES BABIES AND RULES State
If Little Boys Knew What Was Before Them They Would Not
Want TO Be President.
NO OFFICE HOURS NO REST MORNING OR NIGHT

dents mind Jumps from one subject 10
another. and he must not falter or fail 10
comprehend each one OF them. There Is
a delegation TO invite the President 10
attend a public meeting; an office seeker
comes next and makes his application IN
person; a delegation OF manufacturers,
In Washington on tariff business, has
come TO shake hands and the President
must have an appropriate word for each.
At noon ne dismisses the remaining
visitors and steps into the Cabinet room,
where there IS Il meeting 10 consider I'M
pOrtant foreign questions An hour OF
this and he IS ready for his luncheon.
but first he must go down TO the East
Parlor and shake hands with a long line
OF men and women. He now snaiches
time for a hastv lunch. often only nOur-
ishing drink taken through straw.
WIRE PULLING.
At 100 he gets back to his Office and
finds a dozen visitors. Cabinet officers
and Senators and Congressman, political
leaders from every State in the Union
are here. lie snatches a minute 10 dc
tate and sign some letters, goes over the
papers in pardon case, reads some news
paper bulletins on important current
matter. runs downstairs 10 shake HANDS
with some OF his wife visitors, comes
back again, authorizes his secretary 20
deny q newspaper report. examines Nle
papers Of an applicant for office; glancss
at a magazine article on tie tarif-it is
o'clock.
Rest? Not for the President. The clerks
can 90: the secretary packs up his pa
pers and returns to his family. The
President has a mass OF papers 20 ex-
anime In appointment cases. While ne
studies them his valet warns him that
ne must dress for dinner. There ere
guests to entertain.
AS BEAU BRUMMEL.
He gets into his dress coat and goes 10
the dining-rOom. An hour Of conversa-
ton on general topics, interrupted once
by a telegram on an urgent matter, which
he must answer. Then the cigar and the
lonely office with its pile of work never
completed.
At IL o'clock newspaper correspondent
sends up his card and telegraph mes
sage of inquiry. The President sends
Midnight. The White House IS stlll
Two dOorkeepers at the main entrance,
talking in low tones Upstairs the Presi-
dent looks at the clock. yawns, stretches
and. putting q weight on the pile Of pa
pers he has been studying, goes TO his
room.
12:90 The President IS I'm ed. HIS mind
Is revolving public matters. though, and
~ Is nearly 2 o'clock before he drops
into a troubled sleep. At 3. perhaps.
summons comes An important person
age wants the Presidents ear. and comes
now to be sure of getting II.
How long will the average constitution
stand the strain2 IL has never killed
President I'm office. but they don't last
long after they leave the White House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
CLEVELdND AND OLNEr.
No Truth In the Rumor That They Had
Disagreed.


There is absolutely no foundation for
the statement OF a disagreement between
President Cleveland and Secretary Olney
in the closing hours OF the last admins
tratlon. says to-day's Washington Post.
According TO the report. the Secretary
was piqued because Mr. Cleveland sent
TO the Senate. In the Ruiz correspond
ence. only the kilograms forwarded from
Havana by Consul General Lee and de-
liberateW Suppressed the replies OF the
State Department
There Is tho best authority for saying
that the correspondence. as the President
scnt II 20 the Senate. was exactly as II
left the state Department. There are
sufficient reasons why the dispatches OF
Secretary Olney TO Gen. Lee cannot be
printed at this time and the Secretary
decided 20 satisfy tho public curiosity as
70 Lees position. even at tho risk OF
bringing criticism upon himself. The
President was acquainted with tho details
OF the case. and agreed perfectly. with
Mr.. Olneys suggestion that It was not
compatible with the public interests TO
20 any further into the subject than WA
done.