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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
TALTE OF NORMAL SCHOOL DIPLOMAS
ALUMNI OF STATE SCHOOLS DISCUSS THE BOARD
OF EpUCATION's RULE.

ALUMNI OF STATE SCHOOLS DISCUSS THE BOARD
OF EpUCATION's RULE.
One hundred alumni OF the New-York State Noa
NAL schools assembled for their annual dinner las.
night In the Colonial Room OF the s.. Denis Hotel.
Special interest attached n the meeting this year
az the chief question to be discussed the alleged
Injustice In requiring men and women With Stats
diplomas to take examination before teaching in
New-York City unless they were trained AZ the
Normal College here After dinner j. Frank
wright principal OF Grammar School No :, pre-
sided and officers OF the Alumni Association were
elected follows:
President Erwin r.. Schuyler. OF this city; FIRST
vlcc-president Henry W SAKE, Of Oswego second
vice-president John c. Rockwell. OF Port Chester;
secretary and treasurer. DR.. David P. Austin. Of
this city.
The election was disposed OF IN few moments.
and Mr. Wright then introduced the topic OF ths
evening. He said that Normal school diploma
attested the competence OF the graduate TO teach
in all State schools and that until recently dipo-
mas were received as good IN this city, Grade
A" certificate having been gwen 70 all graduates
Charles r Skinner. State Superintendent OF Pub
lie instruction. vehemently defended the cause OK
upstate Normal School graduates and was ire
uuently applauded. He said. among other things;
I'VE need more freedom for our teaepers,
more freedom for our superintendent. arN
less nagging Mr. Skinner added that pe'i''ohs
had been sent IN from the teachers IN Long
island City for pay due since October. This ne
said. lis what Pat Geasonism has done Tor 'na'
citv" and he limited AZ a somewhat similar s'as
., ,h,ngs in the Borough Of Manhattan. Speaking
Of the Borough OF Richmond Mr.. Skinner sald he
had been opposed to consolidation but was now
reconc!ed TO it, because II had taken Richmond ou'
Of his direct supervision. rs Greater New-io'N
greater than the State that made 1T? Mr.. SKihher
asked finally. state schools. wherever they are
are Stat, schools and do not belons to their oea.
tiles certificate from Syracuse qualities 10 teacn
in Watertown, and why should 1t not IN New
York? n IL does not. let US take down our s's"s'
change the certificates and say they are goo1 ohW
FOR teaching at crossroads.
other speeches were made by william j. Sl.he'
president Of the school at Albany: Emily a Koe'
Francis j. Cheney of the school at Cor H'u'
A Coffin of the school at PottsGami !. san1, - 1,
Parsons OF the school at Buffalo Ehlah s S.arH
who spoke for The Graduates OF Norma rSbnson.
ir Network Schools" and Judge John l. JoH..''H'
on THE Union OF Normal School "fauua'e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
PERSONAL.

General John A. Bingham. member Oh IN.
xxxyIIIth. Congress and president OF inc court
which tried Mrs Surratt for conspiracy axalhs ,'le
life of Abraham Lincoln. Is row elsh! -'"' ''"
old and almost pennlless
speaklnc OF ex- President Frey or Swtzeriahu' ~
Leroy Dibblc of Kansas city. says: / HVeu Il"
c. tzcrIond nearly two years and had the pleasure
OF talking over old days with the fros'ue''' -
tho Pepubllc When n young ma ne ca me- 70 me ne
country in 1851 and settled In Illinois t ,,
var broke out young Frey enUSteu III az i,,,irc
r,eiment ms a private and he served Win distHn.
ION being promoted TO lieutenant. rrey VIZ ~
nrsd ana v confined for long tirae ia Annei III
esra nod Soon after this his fathtr dieu Gnu ~
rstwrned to Switzerland to MANA the pr,T2pc!..!'
lie nf,erward became President Of the fep"""c'
Tho Rev. Dr. Alexander Kent, the pastor OF t'''
People's Church. Washington. has started so'i''''
n have members Of the House Of Rcpreseih, 49,,
address the people at Typogra Phlca n,anic tonic
Sunday evening some social or ecoioiIiic "a
and has been so successful that the speahe'' a."
engaged for over three months to come
NJ Victor Ballot who died the other DAY az
Auxerre France. entered the French Army IN Isl-
and u,os IN the battle Of Waterloo 1t is said that
he was the las. Of the Waterloo veterans
Major Edward Whaley. who died recently IN W 10
consin WAS n survivor OF the famous Iron BIZ
eado" and ever since the war had oeeh s'o
sufferer from five severe WOUNDS
Nina pus. has suffered so severely from the IN
nuonza during her visit 20 Paris that she mas pee"
Obliged 20 leave that city. and has gone 70 mIrg
sea po;t town where she Will rest Delore pss oy
hnr series OF performances at Milan.
formances will be followed b. series AT r'o'c"O''
Nice. Marseilles. Lyons and Bordeaux.
The trustees II Colby University. WaterV'ie
No have formally accepted gift or sZ2"o maue
nv Chester " Kingsley Of Cambridge, Mass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
MUSIC.
THE BOSTON ORCHESTRA IN BRoox,,.

III bOSION oRS1Eol IA IN BhOOKIYA
The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave the ,h,..
concert OF Its February series in New-York Ia.
evening In the Academy Of Music Borough -
Brooklyn The programme Included sme,,,...
splcndidly vigorous symphonic poem "yltay..
(Which. contrary TO tho indication on the NJ.
gramme. has been played before in the Acases
by the Boston orchestra. and which convey, .
deeper impression n renewed hearing Of ~.
vgor. freshness and originality OF the comnos.,..
talenO; Tschaikowsky's Pathetic" symphon,.
Wagners "Melstersnger' prelude (Which chanyai
places the programme with Smetana's avn,
phonic poem) and. for the frs, time here n.,
concerto foy cello and orchestra. by Mr. e "
Locfier. Like rs companio piece the dys-,
mento for violin and orchestra. that Mr. Pan,
brought out last Thursday ~ the Me,ropon,,
Opera House. II IL profoundly interesting wo,k
the product Of an uncommonly gifted musical nat,
ure served AID seconded By fine technical skin
II does not. perhaps stand on quite 30 high plan.
as tie other composition q circumstance for which
the explanation may be found TO some extent a,
least in the nature Of ;he piece Itself. Mr Io.~A,
has not entirely succeeded In eliminating the s.ub
born incompatibility between the essential natur.
OF the concerto and the essential nature OF N.
vioIo1cello They cannot bc made 10 IL each other
All Mr. Loefiers rich gifts OF fancy-and he ma,
awaited himself largely OF the privileges Implied
in title OF "fantast!c'-if impotent 70 make pas
age work on the cello seem Interesting or rnusc
ally significant. The fundamental musical element,
Of the concerto are. however. OF great beauty; n,
ideas arc noble and noby expressed. FAR az n.
solo instrument Is permitted 70 speak rs own Ian
guaRe as Il is IN much Of the first movement
and In tho plangent adagio Mr.. Loefiler has aga,,
made use of the variation form IN tn third move
nent and again has shown h.s resources Of fanc
ful ingenuity in applying It 70 most character.
istic Russian theme lie has. too. unceas
ing surprise and pleasure in store for hs
hearers in the harmonic structure 81 his or
chestral background and In the Individuality
the richnegs ard the clearness % his Or.
chestration. Mr.. Schroeder played the concerto
with a briIliancy and superb power that fathonet
every intention of it's composer-a brlllancy tia,
even that great artist has seldom displayed. n.
performance raised stirring demonstration Of a..
prevail ard pleasure. 10 which Mr.. Schroeder ana
Mr.. Loefner both had 70 respond many times.
The playing OF Tschakowskys symphony vas
OF superb eloquence. Mr.. Paur got ar incredibly
brilliant effect from the march-like allegro
ment least important OF the four though II be IL
a higher musical sense
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
:yctp21orls Dailp Nihmne
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 90, 1898.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Captain Sigsbee in an interview
described the scenes at the explosion OF the
Maine: divers continued 20 work on the Wrfch
OF the patt!e-shi9 In Hafana Haroor, uo'ns
salvage wo~k: a sailor OF the Maine died on
board the Spanish steamer Colon. -. Spah.sH
troops have been defeated in CUBA ana beheid al
Gomez Is marching westward In the direction ol
Havana - Little new testimony was given
IN the Zoa trial, most Of the time oe.ng Iahen
up in contro yersies between the Presiding Juuse
and NJ. labori. - The growth OF agra
rtanism in Germany has been enormous ana
promises TO exert potential influence IN tne
coming elections. - Counselor or LeSaulou
Speck Won Sternburg has been appointed firs'
Secretary OF the German Embassy at Washlng-
ton - Thir:y-six British officers, with I'M
mense quantities Of munitions or war, leit Lon
DON for West Africa. - bulgarian hote
10 the Porte complains OF outrages in MACEDONIA
similar TO those Of recent years In Armenia
CONGRESS-The Senate was not In session.
e. House: The Bankruptcy bill was passed
b. vote OF $50 10 ~
DOMESTIC.-The request of the Spanish ON
cials in Havana for Joint investigation OF the
wreck of the Maine declined by this GOV
eminent but all facilities VIII be granted ior
them TO make separate inquiry = Acting
Secretary Meiklejohn Of the war DepaTmeh.
said that the present activity In work on COAST
defences had no connection win me Name Name
disaster - Howard Gouds yacht. the Mag
ara said 10 be the largest steam yacht ever
built in the United States. was iauncheo Ut
Wilmington Del. - Another DAY Of excite
ment occurred in the Chicago wheat MARKET
with a sharp rise in May and July options
r. The Knickerbocker Telephone Company!
70 operate in New-York and New-JeIsty: mas
been Incorporated, with capital OF SioVt"ou
e. Both engineers were killed In railroad
collision In California
CITY.--Western passenger agents and ocean
steamship line agents held conference IN inns
CITY to consider the war in rates and 10 devise
means of hghting the Canadian Pacihc. -
The Spanish cruiser NizCaya was prevented by
the fog from entering the haroor. - Inc
State officials of NewJersey presented TO AT
tornev- General Griggs a silver service al a
dinner al the Waldorf Astoria. - dinner IN
honor Of Collector Bldwel was given at the
Hotel Endicott. - Conferences 10 promote
legislation for reforms in primary elections were
held George Duval. a prisoner in the
Tombs was caught saving the lock or his cell
and an outsider who sent in an matchmaking
note 10 Duval was arrested. - The Duty or
the City by the WorlIingman" was discussed by
Henry White. secretary Of the United Garment
Workers Of America. and others, at the monthly
dinner OF the Reform Club. - Stocks were
weak and lower.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Threatening The temperature yesterday High
est, AZ degrees: lowest. IS; average. 39%.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
TIE TIZCAYA AND THE MAINE.

The Spanish cruiser Vizcaya is 10 be well
coined 10 this port, and her officers and crew
arc 10 be treated with all possible hospitality.
She has come on a peaceful errand. as repre-
sentative of the Navy of n friendly Power.
Any discourtesy. not TO say anything worse
toward her or any of her company would be an
offence TO Spain. But it would also De far
greater injury and reproach to the United
States. The hospitality that Is shown TO her
will be appreciated by Spain. But stu more
will il reflect credit upon the United States.
The proper precedent, If any be needed. Is
found in the manner OF the Names reception
and entertainment, few weeks ago, nj the
Spanish port OF Havana. There was IN 1t no
lack of gracious courtesy. 1t would be shame
full il there We're such lack here. The NiZcaya
has come on exactly such an errand as that
which tho Maine went on. And nothing that
has happened since she sailed has In the least
degree altered tho circumstances in which she
has come hIther. The awful fate Of the Maine
has absolutely no bearing upon the case unless
I, no To urge even more than ordinary care for
the safety and well-beng of the visitors II the
Maine was destroyed by accident no feeling OF
regret can be too deep. If she was destroyed
through malice, no eyecration of the deed can
he too strong But for even slighter mshap
to the vizcaya the regret, or the execrauon'
would of necessity be still deeper and stronger
From such distress It is every citizens duty to
guard tho city and the Nation.
The Vizcaya, we have said, has come on the
same GRAND as that Of the Maine. But instead
of coming to fcstal city she has come to city
plunged In mourning. in which mourning her
officers and crew join in sad sincerity. In that
respect her visit is unlike the Names. 1t will
be unlike 1t, too-as we oil hope and believe
in this respect, that It will end more happily,
IN the Vizcaya going forth again at will, as
stanch and unscathed as when she entered the
harhor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
NURSES FOR THE KLONDIKE.

The fact Of the organ zation Of the Victorian
Order of Nurses IN Canada in commemoration
of the Queens diamond jubilee Is known to
many citizens Of this country. This society,
founded under the patronage OF Lord Aberdeen,
the Governor General. with Lady Aberdeen as
its president Is presumably composed entirely
Of Canadians and its usual field OF operations
will he on British soil among British subjects.
But at present 1t is undertaking a work which
is of special concern to the people Of the United
States. and which consequently entities 1t to
their interest and support In brief. 1t proposes
20 send a corps of nurses to the Klondke the
coming spring. in the belief that their services
will be sorely needed by the ll-supplied and III
regulated population of that region. where n
vlruent outbreak of typhoid fever Is especially
feared.
1t is somewhat unfortunate that the Victorian
Order should be called on TO take up this task
even before its organization is completed, but
their duty seems clear and imperative TO the
managers and they have resolved to perform 1t
to the best of their ability with such resources
rs they arc able TO command The Canadian
Government will provide all the necessary OFF,
clal facilities and will furnish transportation
and tents, but it is estimated that a fund Of
the outfit and supplies Of the expedition and
the payment Of The superintendent and the three
nurses who VIII be sent 10 Dawson City No
doubt Is entertained that when the work has
once been thoroughly organized the nurses VIII
be adequately remunerated for their services
by their patients. but 1t Is felt that nothing
ought 70 be left to chance this first year
This mcrciful enterprise will be conducted. rs
we have said. under foreign auspices and per
haps entirely on foreign soil; but the fact ought
not 10 be overlooked that large proportion.
probably n majority. Of It's bene6ciaries will be
citizens of the United States. This circum-
stance and the further consideration that n
pressing obligation has devolvcd upon the SO
clety while It is still lmperfectly equipped for
It's work have persuaded Lady Aberdeen and
her colleagues that an appeal for pecuniary CO.
operation would not be considered unreason-
able or indicate by the benevolent people Of
this country. We are sure that they have no
cause to fear such n misjudgment, and we hope
that generous contributions will be sent from
the United States 10 the Victorian Order Fund,
GovernorI;eneral's Office. Departmental Build
ings Ottawa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
LOOSE CRITICISM.

The thanks OF the Nation are due TO Senator
Wocott OF Colorado, for his eloquent defence
Of the Navy Department against aspcrslons.
At time when the heart OF the Nation
throbs with sympathy for the Navy and with
pride for the courage and devotion shown ut
Havana, there is not much disposition 70 hear
the Department sweeplEgly nssailed or pro-
nounccd worthy Of dlstrust. What defects
II has may be pointed ont with more pro-
pretty and with better results at another time.
Nctl " Is It n convenient season to incul-
cate dls,rust Of The Nations defenders, when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
the purnosc in clearing out faithful public SER

the purpose IN clearing ont faithful pubic ser
wants by a general sweep TO make room Tor
SGT Of lncompetents whose only claim Is par
tIson service of the NEST desplcable ana I'M
scrupu,ous character. In this way. by the CO.
operation of the two political machlnes-Platt s
,nd Croker's--thc desire Of the mass Of voters
Of both parties for non-partsan municipal gov
eminent and for clean and reputable CIVIL
Service in It's administration is oyerruied, ana
we have in place of it machine government
conducted upon the sole principle thai the spohS
Of Office belong exclusively ana OF rlSh' 10 we
party machines.
And this is The outlook FOR the next four
years. Ii is not by any means inspiring but
we can at least try to profit by the experience
and. above all. remember 10 whom we are IN
dcbted for il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
SEA POWER OF THE UNITED SiAiI"'
ADEQUATE pRYDoCKs INDISPENSABLE

ADEQUATE DRYDOCKS INDisFhN'A'D
From the Providence Journal -,
Now the momentous question is suddenly ssn nes;
Is the country ready for naval war an anu hat e
mmst not be answered afirmatveiy until tne ~.
effective endeavor OF the eIoverntles , ~ one
drydocks has been followed oy an eHe'u'e '
suo,-1D BE READY FOR EMERGENcIES
From The Boston Journal -.
No more fatal nStion has sysr s S mod
great people than that the Titanic ehs'iles 80
ern war can be ''extemporized' in an eHefs'"'''
WILL RANK NEARLY FIFTH
From The Chicago Times-Herald.
In lighting strength the seas we sun Una I'm.
ohead Of Spain while our ive new batte-sns,Ss
when completed. Will make Us ,,e navsl powers
Germany for fifth place among the n"'S' '
OF the world.
srprNcrHEN THE COAST DEFENcEs'
From The ST. Louis Republic. ~.
pr, ~ our >oas, defences are inadequate ~, w
spanish imbroglio should admonish "a, u. 90 line
necessity Of im'n1diate prep9ra..0n 10 re being
wasted through abuses OF the pension .,iion Of
mIcht be prodtably diverted TO the eoAsru0''o" v
coast defenses'
MONITOR PURITAN LEADS THEM ALA
From Tho Chicago Inter Ocean Ait.
In commission az Norfolk Is tnat aure' s, ~, and
y, hcr aide IL the monitor Terror, win nes a,th
guns At Port Royal Is the monitor Aps'' lose to
SIN gums, W. IN their crews The world mas
NOT Improved on these ships in nghtns hut
none can night better than the mentors ""N
Puritan leads them ALL
STRONG NAVY AN ASSURANCE OF Fh'>N~
From The Syracuse Post. Than
Immediate steps should be taken 10 s,te"N1 ,ins
the Navy by making good me loss nall al Sc deemed
necessary 10 put the Navy IN proper .ol"'e which
strong Navy Is the best assurane. o. All ready 10
,ova
49, asncciaily A nation with such tTe'h's..o~s
resources ~ the United states mas. On ~, Lone
win feel very much disposed 10 leave ~ "'N
NAVY SHOULD BE STRONGER
From, The Pittsburg Commercial ,...
While the United siatea Navy Is not as ns the
No ns 10 ought TO be ana eventually wa soan.
comma risou of It's strength WIN 'hal y. ,~s,antal
,sh Navy indicates one OF inc n',. with the
reasons why Spain does not seek WI
United states.
no pRYDoCK WORTHY THE NAM"
From The Cleveland Plain Dealer -.,,ou,
War vessels cannot be kept In good otue' Nav he
there IL "a suitable drydoeh 49, w.. q, war but for
oyerhauling and cleaning IN tlhns ot ,un-fhy the
the United States has now no oryuo,S cuf coas,
name either the Atlantic e9as. OF AZ New-York
is mo good" Not lons since an amer ~" Inc,sh
ship In need OF cleaning. had 10 10 ~ 49,
dock AT Halifax, Nova Sco'"
FOOLISH TO BE ovER-coNflphN'
From The Cleveland Leader .,,on.s
I, ~ foolish TO be over-conndent OF "a "Shuml.
armament or Ggnting power put " - i,,,ia our own
latirr and entirely indefensible 10 o.n.,s nossble
s,,ensth A. sea and ma another sattieshp or Two
and still he far superior 70 op""' -
tial element OF naval Sows-'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

Lord william Nevill carries fine old his
toricaI name with him into hls Ave years penal
servitude. and adds chapter TO the history
OF his house which will not be the more valued
because Of its judiclally certified authenticity.
He appears 10 be the first OF his lire to strike
out a new and original path in fnanciering and
Judging from the result OF his Efforts he is
quite likely to be the last No better use could
be made OF him than TO hang him up as II tes;i-
mony that the aristocratic scoundrel. though ne
inherit q name writ large upon history's page
and shakespeare's, possesses no immunity be-
tore the English law. and IL as promptly sent to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

The latest explanation OF the Maine olsas'e'
which has been communicated TO this Once Is
that the King Of Denmark. feeling the heea .,
an active career in his old age, had de'er'''"ea
10 destroy piecemeal the navies OF the "o'''
md then build a great nation IL was P'o-
bounded by respectable-looking gentieHna" III
a public place end he said he had evidence u
prove it, We do not vouch for the proof o"'
give the hint FOR what it is worth FOR IL Seems
as likely as a haf-hundred other discoveries
"euthorltativcly announced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

4 subscription tynaH, or q regular order
TO local deaier for specific length Of
time, 1v1U best insure an ont Of torn reader
aQa,nst failure 10 recer1e The Tribune,
gIo,giug ont Of a rush for the PAPER Then
there is IMPORTANT ne1rs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

The sale OF the Union College property az
Hunters Point for a sum which brings a hand
some profit to the institution makes timely an
apprecative thought of the far-seeing wisdom of
DR. Mott who acquired the land which long
seemed unremuncrative. but which now brings
Union wealth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

The free-pnss system appears TO ne speo'",S
popular among South Carolina iegisia'o''' 80
whom IT applies TO the state dispenSar'es
rides and free drinks might be expected " s"'
iavr,olstrg attractions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
prison ms the lowest caste maletacto' j" '"e

Tho Man on Horseback seens 10 'hre''e"
r,r,rco At least he rides into the courtroom
and attempts to dictate verdicts az 'ne p'''e VI
eoi,hru, performance Of his military duties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

We wonder whether the old salts who had
fatal battle on Staten Island had been growing
patriotic on hvs-cent whiskey one-cent
tras
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20

corruptng French officers and buying French
sccrets-evcl that would be far less injurious
10 the homo and security Of France IMAM was
such scene rs that of Friday in the Zoia irlhi'
Sharp County record., 1898-05-06
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Astronomy interests fewer peo-
pie than gastronomy does.
Solitaire is one of the few games
that two can't play at.
That S50,0J0,000 seems to be
the war cloud.
The cyclist who gets caught in
a storm may have seen better
days.
The man who is unable to
work and smoke at the same time
usually smokes.
The new crop of maple sugar
will probably be made of the
same ingredients.
1t doesn't matter if beauty is
only skin deep as long as the skin
is worn on the outside.
Every man may have his price.
but it is always greater than his
neighbor thinks he is worth.
A woman may not be able to
drive a nail, but when it comes to
driving a bargain she is in her
glory.
An exchange says a fox skin is
worth ST. The man who gets a
fox where he can skin him will
earn every cent Of it.-Chicago
News.