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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

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TIE latest znesater1 q ths a..
f2ey - Europe who have es,, 81
trade ars TIE Prinses Aexss -
Charles 81 Bo1FAon. says II. -
ferk Herald. They have op@sse
place ~ buslness in the soaih q P,.,.~
and have announced 70 their f,,srs.
aaa the p1hiie that they are heaeets,.s
prepared 20 furnish al kiaas a ms
They have also pablishe. : circular 4
which they explain y By they has. AZ
regarded the traditions If ,kssr -.
and have come doNa 10 the lersI I,
everyday. hare-woFklng humana,
-whsn oar aneestTess. Queen N,,,s
Antolnette. they say in this es.eala,
was IN the temple she darnsa n
stockings Of the Daaphin. our Ills,l
trtons grandfather. and The xoFla IA
not think that In doing 50 she la 4.
sesnded In the sligkfest degree f,ua.
her lofty position. When I40als XVII
became matchmaker ia order d p.pl
vide bread for his children ard wossesN
late In the night al making nssnosk
he acted In q manner thai deserved il.
appreciation % eyeTy one. Our 9Th
has also worked for his ligei.hooa. !.
on July =. 1877. he Fufs as follows D
oar aunt Amelie: You knos that a
Ing numerous children and IL tse,
eFty. waz obliged 10 work xssa assl /
This Il true. bat worked with esarsk
and eonsentmeut AID IL The essasd
whsn came home weary after
days work. ! was tbs aapplez u ~
~ sat there and listened 10 ~ vi
while she told me hos ne ehiIaFga u
amused themselves during ihs a.
caaFssa xI. or uncle ard The hsaa /
Cur hease. being ths ksiF of l1s
XVII. earned hIs livelihood II maasa
iabog and b tFadiEE and he gonia
waieh he now enjoys i the result 4
this labor. We. too, are resolved 4
work and earn our bread. Bas. alA3
our name closes sfeFy career 70 II
Since the court ~ appeals IL Paris h !
not given Us our rights. Ne. shessj
the chlidgen of France. are legaIiY "a
FFenehm1n. We eaanog beeoms III
aieFn. though Ne are ina dssrrntas'
% 40 many brave soldiers -os Pasi
Augustus. Of Saint Louis. u Ffa1sis
and Of Henry ~ II ne waas 70 n
come soldiers sc Fgnnt either bssesas
naiuFaItzed here or 80 into serFsss 4
the foreign lexlon ia ogher wogaf Il
cannot Become s0saiers rsIsss vs n
willing 20 admit ihAs eur shols i.is "a
b~sn q lie. Mo- A shoasAHf iimsl
no. Only oEe career u opsa 70 W
that 0f ths merchant o. sFsfssaas.
For several years ss hate lived i q
south Of France. aaa there We psepaa
ID rtmala. The wiEr business i Fgrs
. persnw now ln ,hs soash "a Fssnss ~
No proposes 70 engage 10 " We ~
have 40 secrets ssom Yon sises e
Who offer You our seryeFa. srs fps'
princes and frsendt Tiseas who ksss
these Doarbons are pc surprised ~
they have taken chs Efep Taoasl
princes ~ courtesy ard deRsss'. tfsa
swo gentlemen have ~ FeeoEnsssd p
aiss0n 10 France. irfsea. Hnllsna
tho only country 10 which ihfs Mg
any real status. There thsy are Essee
ul4sd AZ rial BoaFbons and ~ ~
I. orsd aerogdingiy. To their siains y
D recognition no Other guSerrmest
!. Earupe seems 20 have Ktssa nss
: heed. And set thsY are anpiy p'Sss
. 20 wlth documents whieh sgpafss'l
1 prove that theS are B0aghors ~ g
J. the shadow ~ a dnBtt
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

A woman and a red table cloth were
the saving instruments that prevented
the wreck of the Chicago and West
Michigan fast train from Chicago near
Grand Rapids last Saturday night. =
horse became tangled in a eatsle-guard
when the train was nearly due. TAX
ing the red cloth from the table the
woman ran through the Storm 70 stop
the train. She succeeded. and when
the horse was extrieated the train pro
ceeded.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

Nations as well as individuals have
repudiated progressive movements be
cause II adopted the benefit would not
be wholly their own. One Of the
Pharaohs first suggested cutting q
canal Through the Isthmus Of Suez, but
refrained when the oracle told him II
would be Of greater service to the PEG
pie Of the Mediterranean than to tbs
Egyptians. De Lesseps, utilizing the
same plan, won fame and fortune, and
national selfishness as yet offers no oh
stacle to its use BY the commerce q.
the world.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

The constitution Of the United
States has been most cordially praised
by Mr.. Gladstone and by Lord Sails
bury. and now another well-known
Englishman, Mr. Lecky, pays tribute
10 il in his new book. Democracy and
Liberty" Mr. Lecky admits that 10
certain respects our government is SUI
perior 70 that Of Great Britain, and
he attributes the progress Of The United
States largely TO the conservative and
sseadying influence which our eonsti,
tuition has exercised.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

Earthquakes occasionally profit man.
Kind az IN the case OF Ouzoun-Ada. a
port o. the Caspian, which IL the
starting point Of the Trans Caspian
Railway Of Samarkand. Tho MORT IN
the town wa visited by an earthquake
about q year ago. and since then n
mas been found open TO steamers which
could not enter it before. owing 10 the
shallow water.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

y peculiar result Of stroke OF light.
ming vas noted near Dion, France IN
the summer Of 1893. a lash Of light.
ming was seen to strike fIsh pond
and 40 investigation made Immediate,
y after the storm had subsided proved
s ma. every hsh In the little lake had
been killed. This is one OF the very
lew recorded instances Of lightning
striking fresh water,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

e Ssirlfl lfsa he s.assnrsss eassErts
H1ss ne Rasslssl rag - THERE
tsses T. s-ars-s o,er ~ blazing bowels
FxssasT &rffe5n victims iF
- ~ sslHs - -zpi Eirs hullrss.
Or q sErsssfssserfisr ssurHe 1r de.
Essss Vyessrp tfie taeartf -eeisntsr tarrtrs
Tsss ikItss - fsse sutrt3@Tu go.
AZ the rEeak - ais Hsalish vessel
IT'S fiss, Ensilsa Tag flies frse-
riae Iaprf slsii on hath cursed
Wits his hltsersss dying breattii
it4gFt lie ArzEb naa ltissefl hla ai4trs1
~ ne sFlfs AZ les caIts u aeats.
IRE aapisss fsliah has feared x
on Ts.s-ss- x shlrfs p&rrned plain.
tua Ire ZtisIss blood haH stained L
WitiG a deep lndeIlbie stain.
u ha's finateti . - ssenrz r. aiiisgr
X has siaunts.rl ) r tfs--sis - sllaaIe.
e nas waved DER g5Is fesl uiaraud-r
Asf - rls~ssiied with sword and fArlrs
z has In1Asssf upon ruthless slaughter.
5sud massaerss sllFe and grim.
X Has aeargf the shrfeEs 81 ris victims
Dsown even the lingo hymn.
The-p ii the Tag - England
SseiS rise lands where fifr natives ri
NterE dsac1y and ASSURED extinction
atsIst gddu ~ the pe1plr.s g1t.
Coz Srsreff sar the Gneessiad Islands
WHerss dts@area and death arr rIfss
lkdd tffe greet ~ . raltaus eornrlerce
Vow battssug On HunaH Ire.
Waere u ffis Ing IN England
Co. sail wtera rfrn Sailenna come
sSitu silndsfY and tfastsIssf'. rnttnus.
Aud beer and Bibles. and rum
/ Co. Too. where brute force has ri
umphest
Ind nypOerfRg makes lt8 .air.
/ And your QUESTION viii slnd ~ answer
II For the flag % England - rneret
London rrUfh
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

There are few men on earth who 40
not nurse secret belief that they Were
intended for greater things than they
possess.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

James Corner, a telegraph operator
I'm Montreal, claims 70 have discovered
with his naked eye, new star which
shows up every exeniDg at 8 and dis
appears about two hours later. II
James didn't see the star til about III
y. IN. the mystery would be easily
solved.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

The BARRIERS 81 New York city have
asked the state legislature 70 pass q
bill changing the name barber 10
-tonsor.s This change may satisfy the
BARRIERS, but how viii the @tonsorial
Artis.ss regard H.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

There are people who would be better
pleased with tin can full OF stones
than with purse of gold, because the
former would make the louder noise
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

An cast-bound through IT, 7 drov
the Georgia railroad ran in ia. I b
OF seventeen horses ana !, Tbou
property OF G. NJ. Churchill. I" ,ho,a.
ION. and kilhd fourteen o.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

Some people seem 10 act on the sup
position that things which are foolish
are necessarily good.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

II Won cannot lend money you can
at least lend 4 helping hand 10 Inc SUI
1ering poor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

There are plenty Of Nihilists in Rus
sla who would be glad 70 lance the
Cars boil for him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

We become partners with thieves
when we make il impossible for men 70
earn an honest living.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

Remember that reeonntlng the
weaknesses Of other people does NOT
make You any stronger.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

II ne were really aware Of what allied
us. most Of the people on earth would
be better and get along faster.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

1t Is often hard 10 convince q Just
man that it is right 10 do something
that he desires.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-04-17

1t is always easy 10 find reasons why
somebody else should be liberal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS.
HOUSE AND SENATE ARE
NOT AGREED.
BILL GOES TO CONFERENCE
House Refuses e. Conour IN the senate
Amendments Corporations Are
Barred from the Rich GnsonIte
Deposits 10 the Uncompshgre
Reservation Bland's
Pacific Resoiutiou.

WASHINGTON, April % The House
completed the consideration of the
Senate amendments TO the Indian APP
preparation bill and sent the bill to
conference. The main contention CEN
tered about the Senate proposition TO
open the Uncompahgre Indian reser-
vation under she mineral land laws.
Finally an amendment was recon-
mended TO the effect that no corpora
tion should be allowed to obtain posses
sion of these gilsonite deposits, but
that the government should lease the
lands in limited areas and for limited
terms of years The Senate amend
ment striking from the House bill the
provision for the ratification of the oil
and gas leases made by the council of
the Seneca Indians last December,
after a sharp de bate, was disagreed to
Mr.. Bland of Missouri attempted
early in the session TO secure action on
the resolution relative to the Union
Pacific railroad mortgages. He pre-
seuted the resolution as a privileged
question, on the ground that, as there
was no committee to which the reso-
luton could be referred this was the
only way IL could be brought before
the House. The speaker ruled that 1t
was not privileged, whereupon Mr.
Bland appealed, and Mr.. Dingley
promptly moved to lay the appeal on
the table.
The appeal was laid on the table-s7
to 75-twenty-two present and not
voting.
Under the resolution adopted earlier
IN the day the speaker appointed the
following committee TO attend the
Grant tomb dedication exercises at
New York: The Speaker, Messrs.
Low, Cummings, Payne, Mcclellan,
Dingley, Bailey, HIT McMillin, Dal-
zell. Allen, Burton, Hartman, Mercer,
Walker of Virginia, McCleary, Brewer,
Overstreet, Fitzpatrick, Sulloway,
Dinsmore, Bartholdt, Tate and Ridge.
| ly of Kansas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
REPUBLICANS YIELD.
The Proposition of the Opposition as to
the CommIttses Accepted.

the Committees accepted
WASHINGTON April 2A-The Repub-
lican senators in caucus to-day decided
to accept the proposition made by the
opposition for the fling of the Senate
committees, leaving the arrangement
of the details to the steering commit
tee.
The caucus also considered the ques-
tion of filling the elective offices of
the Senate aud the managing com
mittee was authorized to negotiate
with the opposition to secure a divis-
ion of these places. Both the score
tary ana the sergeant alarms OF the
Senate are Democrats and the Repub-
Leans think they should be allowed 10
name man 10 I'LL one of these places.
The details of this negotiation will be
left 10 a subcommittee consisting of
Messrs Mcmillan. Lodger and Spooner.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
Agents Wanted.

For War in Cuba. by Senor Quesada,
juban representative at Washington.
Endorsed by Cuban patriots In tre-
,nendous demand A bonanza for
agents. only 81 so Big book, big
commissions. Every body wants the
only endorsed, reliable book. Outfits
Tree. Credit given Freight paid.
Drop all trash, and make $500 month
with War in Cuba Address today,
rhe National Book Concern, 352-35e
dearborn ST.. Chicago
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

In large city oculIsts do not carry
a stock OF glasses but simply furnish a
fore DIR. Mayer desires to dispose OF
all his glasses at much reduced
prices, aud you should take ad
vantage OF the opportunity aud see
him at his Office over the Rush. he
remains only few days more.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

To all members OF Naomi Rejeks b
Lodge No. 2, / O. O +. You are
hereby motif "a that upon April e9th.
1897. under the head Of special ord r
or new business a vote will be taken,
as to whether we will consolidate
our lodge with Harmony Rebekah
Lodge No. o. or whether We will not.
FLORA Co PER,
HATTIE CAMERON, Noble Grand.
Secretary. "a =
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
Places FOR OHIOANs.
Judge Day to lie Secretary shermsn's
Assistant and storer for Belgium.

Judge Day to Be Secretary sherman's
Assistant and storer for Belgium.
WAsHINGToN, April Pa President
Mckinley has decided TO nominate
William II. Day of Canton, Ohio, for
first assistant secretary OF state and
ex-Congressman Bellamy Storer Of
Ohio for minister to Belgium. These
nominations were TO have been sent to
the Senate to-day, but owing TO that
body's adjournment until Monday viii
ut go in until next week.
The filing of the office Of first as
sistant TO Secretary sherman ends a
problem that has bothered the presi-
dent considerably. Mr. Storer was
slated originally for this appointment,
but the nomination was opposed siren
uously by senator Foraker aud other
Ohio Republicans who protested
against it on personal and party
grounds
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

One note for $500 90 dated the Stb
day OF April, 1897, due ninety days
after date, payable TO Matilda BlAss,
and executed by Rebeeea N. Brumase
and Benz Brumage All persons are
notified not TO trade for said note as
payment has been stopped thereon,
ana anyone so trading for same will be
involved in awsuit.-Re beeca Bran
age and Benz. BrumBge. 2St2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
BATTLE WON BY THE INSURGENTS,

General Gomez leads in person and
rorts the Spanish. Eigh, hundred Spas.
vie%7ry 10 attributed to the fact that the
insurgents have discovered that DR.. Saw.
ysr's Family Cure gives new life AAe
strength and purifes the blood.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

WANTED-Five thousands bushels Of
tomatoes, delivered to Salmon Can
ming factory, Guthrie, o. T., during
the canning season. Farmers wishing
TO make contracts address Gus Carson,
care Nix Halsen & Co., Guthrie, D. Il.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

1t will be an agreeable surprise t.
persons subject TO attacks Of bilious
collie TO learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlsin's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy In
many instances ths attack may be
prevented by taking this remedy as
soon as the first symptoms OF the dis
ease appear 25 and so cent bottle
for sale by all druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

FoR TRADE. -Four good lots III Ohio
manufacturing city of $4,000 for small
tract Of land within mile of Guthrie.
Address, Good Chance" Leader Office.
~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
See Smith the bill distributor.
A Tan nava nntinr

Az Island Park, Winfield, Kas Edu
catlonal advantages for all who wish 10
avail themselves thereof. Ask agent
Santa Fe route about rales for Chau-
tauqua assembly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

When your watch needs fixing see J
u Thorpe, the jeweler, at Wander
pools drug store. 7tt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
BuKEiss.

New styles Of buggles, phaetons, s-r-
reys, traps and carts just received al
IA. Collars, South Second street. Call
and see his goods. M COLLAR
Il.r.h ria 0Lr
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior 10 all others.

Look at our window and see
the incest line Of Straw Hats
i'm the TerritOry.-New York
Clothing House.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25
All the Latest st, les OF Child
ren's Suits can be found at
COhen's,
For Sale

A fresh Jersey COW Enquire a
LEADER Office or J. l.. Stine's, thre'
miles northwest 27t24
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

Go 10 Mrs. Newton Tor q good meal
II the Van Voorhees, old stand, corner
OF Oklahoma avenue and Second street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

Folding bed and other furniture for
sale and Office for rent. Apply AT Dr..
Mayors Office over Rush. 22t3.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

Quite reduction in the price OF
glasses Is made by DR.. Mayer. See
him at once. lie remains only a few
days longer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

All the latest styles Of straw
hats at the New York Clothing
House
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

A written guarantee to cure or money
refunded with every dollar bottle. Prices,
81 90. SOC. and Csc
A written guarantee to cure or money
refunded with every box Of DIR. Sawyer's
PastiiIes, which cures all diseases peculiN
to women. Price, 81 on per boI
For sale by @. R. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

Improperly lifted glasses are danger
ous 10 the eyesight Consult D..
haFe- before he leaves Gnthrie. his
ofiice is over The Rush.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

For good, cheap, household goods
call at SIS North Second street. II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

All the New Styles in Hats at
COhen's.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-04-25

For q period Of about ten years my wife
and myself have observed the wonderful
benefits received from the use Of your
Family Cure for all diseases OF the stom-
ach. liver. kidneys and the blood. and most
eheerfuliy recommend II to all sufferers.
Mason CITY. III
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-20

An improved system has been adopt-
ed i'll respect to the new elevators for
the library of congress. They are built
with special view to safety, and i'll
addition to safety catch are provided
with what is termed the air cushion
the latter not Il real cushion, inasmuch
as it is not soft, nor is it made and put
i'll position, being formed only when the
elevator is dropped to the bottom of the
shaft. and thus all wear and tear on the
cushion is avoided. The principle is
very simple At the bottom of the
shaft is well about 13 feet in deptb.
the sides of which are SO arranged as to
come at the top within the sixteenth of
an inch of the side of the elevator, this
space gradually growing larger until
there is a distance of an inch and a half
between the elevator and the shaft.
When the elevator is dropped from the
roof, it pushes before it quantity of
air. and, dropping into the we'll, the
air is compressed and. escaping very
slowly, allows the elevator to settle east
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-20
His Grave on a Mountain Top.

Edward l.. Schieffelin, the miner
who founded the town of Tombstone,
A. T., and who died recently, made
provision in his will for his last resting
place. This is the manner in which he
directed that his body should be dis
posed of:
at is my wish, if convenient, to be
buried i'll the garb of prospector, my
old pick and canteen with me, on top of
the granite hills about three miles west
erly from the city of Tombstone and q
monument such as prospectors build
when locating mining claim built
over my grave and no other ,2ao,aaas7ztezz444z
u SID erected, and that none of my
friends wear Grape. Under no circum-
stances do l want to be buried in any
cemetery or graveyard. F"
His wishes having been complied
with, his will disposcs Of an estate
worth from $40, 600 to $40, 600.
To Mrs. Mary E. Schieffelin, the tes-
tator's widow, is bequeathed all his real
and personal property i'll Alameda and
Santa Clara counties and $15, 600 in
University of Arizona bonds.
The will directs that all other proper
ty be given to Jay L. Schieffelin, a
brother, as trustee. San Francisco Ex-
amiupT
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-20
Youths Cruelty.

We have the phrase as "tender heart
ed as a child, but i'll reality nothing is
so hard and cruel as youth. Its judg
mcnts are memorable. 1t confounds the
sinner and the sin. 1t is impatient and
implacable. Only after one has lived
and suffered and has known the temp
tations and trials of life does one learn
to deal gently with the weaknesses and
faults of his brother man and to throw
about the world the tender and envelop-
ing mantle of charity and sympathy.
Surely this broader comprehension
and sympathy is some compensation for
growing old. To it may be added the
fact not always appreciated-thatas one
grows older one enjoys with cultivat-
ed sense many things of which youth is
profoundly ignorant.
The young devour all pleasure with
the indiscriminating appetite of the
farm laborer. The older person chooses
warily, as an epicure selects among the
dishes of feast. Perhaps the panorama
of life is not less beautiful to the old
than the young
Only the picture is changed. 1t is no
longer gaudy chrome, but an etching.
Philadelphia Times.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-20
OUR BIG BUILDINGS.
For Than We Have No Architectural
Tradition to Guide Us.

To take the 20 story steel frame
building and think it out for itself is tc
begin with that building of Chicago in
which the panels between the uprights
of the steel frame are filled with thin
iron, just as they might have been filled
with pasteboard or leather. Such a
building has no walls. The spaces be-
tween the CONSTITUTIONAL uprights and
horizontals are simply filled, partly
with glass, partly with an opaque
screen. That is the logical beginning of
the new tradition, and if the designers
will take that up and work at it, they
may, in the course of the century, de-
velopa new style of architecture. There
is little chance, apparently, Of that be-
ing done. Instead of that, each designer
is applying to his own tall building the
forms which he finds in books or as
used i'll his own practice on buildings
of far different character, these previ-
GUS buildings having been designed
themsel ~ s f7f5=TrT1CG TO books rather
than under the sway of tradition.
In short, no man can say that he has
learned of his predecessors any safe and
certain way of going at his work. and
the consequence is that those conditions
under which alone can the design of
any building be made successful are
wanting. Since the world began lie
man has ever designed good building
independently of tradition. 1t is as GER
tain that no man ever will do so as il
is certain that no man will build good,
swift, large freight carrying ship with
out having consulted the lines of other
ships not quite SO highly developed. -
"Ihe Field of ArtN in Scrihnnr's.