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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
WHISTLER AND OLD SANDY.
OF PARIS IN THE
FIFTIES.

Major w. L. b. Jenney in The American ArchI
tect
II paris In the "Trilby" time-that is, In the
fftles-there existed in the Rue de la Michan-
diere what appeared to be an ordinary Paro
creamery In the front shop we're sold mix
butter and eggs over the door was the usual
painted tin cohee-pOt. indicating that cafe au
lait and eggs, butter and rolls Ghat being the
usual early breakfast Of a Frenchman) coud DC
obtained in the back room
The place was kept by Nine Basque, who had
been a governess in private family in the south
of France and. having saved little money for
a change had come to Paris and opened cream.
cry The very day she opened her shop and
back ROOM Mr.. Chase. Paris correspondent OF
"The New-York Times" passing BY, Vas at.
tracted by the clean look Of the place and
stepped in for his early breakfast o. coffee and
rolls The little back room contained two round
tables and beyond was the kitchen with the
usual charcoal broler and little furnace CEase
was 50 pleased that hs came AGAIN and ggtuns
acquainted with Madame who was well educat.
ga and very ladylke and anxious 10 please, ar
ranged for a dinner at 6:3O for a party Of four.
Everything was good and 50 well served that
soon she had a regular custom OF American resi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

reputation. sincere desire to be impartial or
to be kind to Great Britain will generally
be found Here and there you come upon what,
to an Englishman at least, appears to be Anglo
phobc injustice. In the interesting series of
Lives Of American Statesmen" a few such
passages will be found: but the best of them,
such Mr. Carl Schurz's Life Of Henry Clay"
free from anything Of the kind. Some Of the
American historians or bOSraphers. Professor
Hosmer for example. write international
questions just as a candid Englishman would
write"
Messrs. Copeland & Day. the publishers OF so
printed holiday greeting. to be sent to
their friends, poem by Mr. Francis Sherman
called "A Prelude" The lines are happily turned
and the souvenir is a pleasant one. II is inter
esting. too. because Of the purpose for which it
has been printed. Publishers who diversity their
business dealings with an occasional address in
verse certainly original.
Mr.. Gadstones paper on Arthur Hallam in
the January number of THE Youths Compan-
ion is not rich in anecdOte as might have
been expected. 1t Is a rather academic eXpan-
sion of his main point, that HGllam was a youth
Of extraordinary character. resembling pass
ing emanation from some other and less darkly
checkered world" But here and there a pict-
rresque detail appears in the otherwise stately
article. Speaking of the growth OF his friendship
for Haam at Elton he says: Another proof sig
niiicant from its popularity find in a record
more than once supplied by a very arid Journal
which at that early period had begun to keep
1t bears witness that sometimes 'sculled Hal
lam up to the Shadows point about two
miles up the stream of the Thames from Eton
Working small boats (whether skiff, funny
such was the name-or wherry) single handed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

1t by doing something for which he is manifest
ly unified. II is the way of the world The
illustrator wants - paint pictures tn writer Of
short stories wants t. produce novels. Mr.. Ridge
has not The faculty for producing a good novel.
or. if he las Lc has failed to use il in writing
"Secrctary to Baync, NJ p There is great
deal of clever work in The story. turning up in
those scenes which Eisai have been taken from
the authors Whtechapel notebook. The novel
az a whole is loosely ana mperfecty construct
ed. there are blanks which the reader has II I'LL
up and. while the central idea is a good one. ii
Is undcniabe that the author has only half eX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

dents-literary men. artists and students OF AZ
kinds art scientific literary and meuHa1 ON
the Mace became famous. American u'sne
were introduced-mi and pumpkin pies anu
buckwheat cakes. IL was not easy 10 Feprouu0.
these things in Paris. The pumpkin PIE was
trouble Madame was told how % make "a
a man who only knew how II looked ana 20 az
a,d who neglected to mention the crust. ana 40
Madame had no knowledge OF pies II genera
she served the first pumpkin pie as soup ~ ~,
turecn. Just at that time came IN a O,ish'
vounr woman. introduced by one OF the nav
i,u6s who offered to come the next forenoon
and show Nine Basque how TO make a geHu'H'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
LITERARY NOT ES.

Mr. T. l.. Voyn!ch. who suddenly emerge
upon the horizon with mover, ne ''@It.y,
which made everybody wonder whom ne 'nIb''
be has rcsoutely hidden himself from the pup
lie gaze Nothing is known about ms Ptl a
iiy He may he an American or an m 'isil''a a."
no one knows. But We are VouchsaieH VIC -.
terrstirg information that he is no" N nu3 Us
making studies for new royeL ~ II y HAL 10
good IS THE Gadny' it will be three times "'
GOOD as most novels Of the day.
Professor Goodwin Smith. writing In Liter
AZURE about American histories proceeds 10
correct some mistaken impressions IN vogue Oh
the other side OF the Atlantic. He SAYS
The impartiality Of an American historian ~
Of course. specially tried in dealing with the
American Revolution and all the subsequent
disputes between the United states ana 'red'
Britain Having occasion TIE other udF 70 ~
spect the American school histories. about the
martial character of which, and their eVlI innu-
encc in keeping up Anglophcbia. good deal mas
been said found nothing so bad aS heu peen
led to expect IL seemed 10 me that Whatever
thore WIS Of acrimony in the tone had been sem
sibIy diminishing Of late years. England, un-
haunilv il the only foreign nation with winch
the I-ritcd States ever WaGed serious war, ana
the military records winch in theirs as in other
histories fill a disprOpOrtiOrate space are al
records Of battles by land and sea with US. Nor
,vas II 10 be expected that American writer's
valid take a less American view OF these queS-
lions than that which was taken by English
Nhios such as Chatham. Fox and Burke. at the
time Of the Revolutionary War. But in the re-
cent American historians. at least those OF high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

was n common practice among E.on boys ard
one which followed ass!duOusly: but TO carry
passenger upstream was another matter. and
stands. as think. for d proof Of setting extraor-
1lnary value upon his society"
II Is delightful to find DR.. Conan DOYLE nav.
ing in "Munsey's Magazine" a tribute to that
neglected masterpiece. The Cloister and the
Hearth We do not suppose II is ever Without
some readers, but references to il are infre-
quent. ard when It IS mentioned il is very rarely
that writer has the enthusiasm to use sucn
words as DR.. Doyle's. He says, aprOpos Of this
glorious novel: Some books are great on ac-
count Of the intellect which is shown in them
and some on account Of the heart but Do not
know where can find a book in which the high
est qualities Of head and heart go together az
they DO in this one From that noble and sono-
rous opening paragraph down to the last
ringing sentence ! have never found 80
much accurate knowledge and ripe wisdom and
passionate human emotion within the covers Of
any single book
Another literary landmark Of London Is 70 be
demolished. This time it is No - Turniyars Inn.
the birthplace Of "Pickwick" and the scene 81
some Of Dickens's happiest days Seven months
after he had left it he wrote to Mrs Ho-
garth: Il wish you could know how | weary now
for the three rooms in Furnivars Inn and how
miss that pleasant smile and those sweet
words which. bestowed upon our evenings work,
In our merry gatherings round the fire. were
=
whole world would be For lovers Of Dickens a
great deal OF precious sentiment hangs around
the place, but fate has, nevertheless, decided
that the building must come down.
A paragraph in Literature" contains un.
Intentionally funny remark. Speaking OF Mr..
Abbey's Shakespearian illustrations. the writer
alludes TO the happy marriage" in the WELL
known edition Of the Comedies. u "an excellent
artists work with an admirable authors con-
ception.' Mr.. Abbey as an excellent artist is al
very well. but Shakespeare as IAN admirable
author is drol image. However. we may for
give Literature" for the sake Of rs interesting
news concerning Mr. Abbey II appears that he
has abandoned all idea Of ever Illustrating any
more of Shakespeare's plays In black-ant-whi,e.
though some Of his designs will eventually ap-
pear on canvas. one. Of a scene in Lear" Is
already on the easel. Mr.. Abbey has gradually
ceased from illustrative work. He has been
working for some years on set Of pictures for
1.-THE Deserted Village" which VIII some day be
published and he has recently contributed five
drawings to an illustrated edition OF the Bible
that is being brought out in Amsterdam. Dur
practically all his time is now given to painting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09
". J. INTON.

AN AUTHOR ARTIST AND POLITICIAN.
The late W. J. Linton was curious figure in
tho art literature and politics OF his day. lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

was common practice among E.on boys ard
on" which | followed asSduOusly: but 10 carry
4 passenger upstream was another matter. and
stands. as think. for d proof Of setting extraor-
binary value upon his society"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-09

THE GENERALS DOUBLE. A Story q the
Army OF the Potomac. BY Captain Charles
King. u S A. I2mo.. pp. H6. J. Il. ldp'h-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
BEWARE OF FAKE REPORTS.

Maine Disaster Made the Occasion for
Newspaper sensatibnalism without Par
aiiel.
WASHINGTON, Feb. eat Is the gen.
eral opinion that the Maine disaster
has been faxed far ahead Of anything
else that ever came up. Millions OF
columns, possibly this amount, have
been printed, which have orig
mated under the demand to say
something OF interest Such dis
creditable stuff has no lasting
effect, Us believed, as people gen.
orally can tell the truth when
tney see it. The statement Of Capt
Sampson, chairman OF the board Of in
quiry, is of peculiar value in this con.
nection. His statement to the Assoc!-
ated press, in which he gives
it out fatty that nothing will
be made public until full report
is submitted, is an instructive
starter. The special correspondents
who have rushed off to Havana will, OF
course, cover the proceeding OF the
board from day to day. Rumors, fic.
ton, personal speculation will be put
off as facts. The hope is that 1t will
be interesting for the moment and by
the time 1t is shown to be untrue some
thing else will be put to the front by
way Of binding the public.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL.

Portieres of TINT cver-benutiful tex.
tile finx-vclours, with heavy fringe TOP
and bottom, are now selling for nine
dollars per pair. Flax-velours Is moth
proof and Is lovely for use where direct
sunlight cannot reach II.
Very handsome, and scrviceable as
we'll, are the large lounging cushions
covered with the so-called nrt velvets,
showing bold conventional leaf and
flower designs. These may be pur-
chased for three dollars.
Ingram carpets have one merit which
IL not possessed by any Of the pile or
brussels order, they are much more
easily and ciiectuaIly swept. Ingrnins
woven In Brussels effect leave little to
desire In the way Of utility and appear.
unce. Strictly all-wool carpets Of thir
weave have been selling for 50 cents
per yard.
Green rush scrap baskets are very
much more picturesque and pleasing
than the befrilled, beribbOned and en-
briodered fancy affairs that suggest
mere frivolity and waste OF time. A
bow Of rich satin ribbon tied TO ono Of
these rush baskets viii give a fancy
touch without Impairment Of uiIlliy-
Tr5'ef Weird
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
STARVING IN THE STREETS.
Horrible Story Told by United States Nava
Onicers About % Cuban City.

Horrible Story Told by United States Naval
Onicers About u Cuban City.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Feb. 24.-While
the United States cruiser Montgomery
was ut Matanzas board Of officers
was appointed to inquire into the con-
dition of the people of that province.
Although the exact terms of the report
IRE not known, it may be said that In
substance it sets forth that there are
$4,000 people absolutely without food
and clothing within the city linn
its. These $4,000 people are Of the
laboring classes who have been driv.
en- into the cities from their coun-
try homes destroyed in the war OPP
erations. Most Of them are women
and children and they are all ema-
ciated, sick and almost beyond relief
unless they can have the benefit OF the
regular treatment in the hospitals. AS
it is they are dying in the street for
want of food.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
YEARS PRISON FOR lola.

The French Author Found Guiity OF Maxi
Ing Libelous Comment on n Court.Ma
tiaL.
PARIS, Feb. AN. Emile lola, the
novelist, who has been on trial since
February Z, charged with making
libelous comment upon the Esterhazy
court-martial, was found guilty to-
night on all counts and sentenced to
one years Imprisonment and to pay a
fine of $500. The French government
was forced into the prosecution Of NJ.
lola by letter written by the novel;
list TO NJ. Felix Faure, the president Of
the French republic, and published In
the Aurore six weeks ago In this
letter NJ. lola accused the minister Of
war and several of the highest mill
.tary officers of France with having
connived ut the acquittal of Maj Fer
dinand Walsin Esterhazy, who was
tried by court-martial in January on
the charge OF selling French secrets to
the Germans. The whole proceedings
was the outcome OF the disgrace OF
Capt lreyfuS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

A MOVEMENT has been set afoot to
erect a monument to Gen. Lafayette.
President Mckinley and Assistant Sec
rotary Day have shown much interest
in the matter, which has been brought
officially TO the attention OF congress
through resolutions offered In both
houses, which make provision for a
commission to supervise the collection
of fund among all the schools Of the
United States for the purpose OF erect
ing monument to Gen. Lafayette in
Paris-.thc same to be presented to the
government of France and unveiled
and dedicated on the Fourth of July,
1000,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
The Seventh National Congress Opens with
Largo Attendance.

The Seventh National Congress "Opens with
Large Attendance.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Thc seventh
congress of the National Society OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
began here yesterday. OF the 500 &C.
credited delegates nearly all were
present. Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, the
president general, called the congress
to order after the whole audience had
sung America" Mrs. Charles A.
Stalely, the chaplain general, offered
the invocation, and Mrs. Stevenson fol-
lowed with her address Of welcome to
the delegates. She felicitated the con.
gress on its numerical growth and de-
velopment during the four years OF
her incumbency of the office OF presi-
dent general, and also referred to the
juvenile society Of the. Daughters
which had been formed during that
time and bespoke for it the fostering
care of the parent organization. The
response to this address was made by
Mrs. j. Harvey Mathes, state regent
for Tennessee. A pathetic incident OF
the session was the Offering and unan-
imous adoption Of n resolution OF
coincidence for the families Of the Of
ficers and men OF the Maine destroyed
In Havana harbor last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
NEGRO POSTMASTER SLAIN.
White Patrons OF q south Carolina Post
once Commit n Revolving Crime

white Patrons OF a south Carolina Post
once Commit Revolving Crime.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Feb. 28.--The most
revolving crime ever perpetrated by
white men In South Carolina was COM
mitted ut Lake City, Williamsburg
county, ut one o'clock yesterday morn
ing, when Postmaster Baker, negro.
and his family were burned out OF
their home, the postmaster and n babe
In his arms killed, his wife and three
daughters shot and MANNED for life.
Baker was appointed postmaster three
months ago. Lake City Is n town
of 400 inhabitants, and the negro
population in the vicinity is large.
There was protest mt bakers
appointment, but II was not q very
vigorous one. Two previous attacks
had been made on his life, but bn re-
fused to be inundated, believing the
government would protect him. A
few days ago Senators Tillman and
McLauren requested Bakers removal
on account Of his color, but the post
master general refused to accede TO the
request. At one o'clock yesterday
morning n torch was applied to the
post office and Bakers home. Back,
just within the line Of light, were
over 100 white men, armed with
pistols and shotguns. by the time the
fire aroused the sleeping family, con-
sisting of the postmaster, his wife,
four daughters, son and an infant at
the breast, the crowd began firing into
the building. A hundred bullet holes
were made through the thin board
ing and many found Judgment in
the people within. Baker was the
first to reach the door, and hc fell
dead just within the threshold, be-
ing shot in several places. The moth
err had the baby in her arms and
had reached the door over her hus'
bands body, when bullet crushed
through its skull and 1t fell to the floor.
She was shot in several places. Two
of the girls had their arms broken
close to the shoulders, and will proba'
bly, lose them. Another of the girls Is
believed to be fatally wounded. The
boy is shot Two Of the seven occu'
pants of the house escaped with slight
injuries. The bodies of Baker and the
infant were cremated in the building.
All mail matter was destroyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

THE world is TO be entertained ON
Greater New York's charter day.
Apart from the local sentimentality
that attaches to the great celebration,
tits intended that 1t shall impress the
cities Of the earth with New York's
Importance. The charter celebration
Is not only TO be home jubilee, but
also an object lesson TO the official rep
resentatives of every civilized nation.
The promoters Of the charter celebra-
tion intend that the great event shall
be n stimulus to patriotism and trade.
During the week of May 4, It is esti-
mated that $50. 900 visitors day will
arrive In New York.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
A LAw.ABIpINo CITIZEN.

which Il Just why the Man Il sem
'1'm law-abiding Citizen" he said
TO the policeman Of the martial mien
who may be seen along, Pennsylvania
avenue not far from the treasury cor
uer on sunshiny days, ''and l have
been over to the monument .yonder,"
nodding kind Of half-back dip OF the
head toward the great marble mark OF
esteem Of the American people for the
late George Washington.
"What's that got to do with it?" In.
quired the policeman.
If hadn't have been law-abiding
I'd have been dead man this very
minute" explained the citizen.
"Then you ought to be glad that
you are" said the policeman, approx
ingly.
'Are alive"
"But Pm not"
"What do you mean?" and the po-
liceman began to look around for the
man who arrests crazy people.
~ mean what say. What do You
s'pose mean? I'm making kick be-
cause Pm alive. wouldn't be making
II II I was dead, would ~"
Really, sir" insisted the police
man, making q bold front, though as
peaceful Us an American warship In
Havana harbor, ''you will oblige me
by explaining what you are talking
about"
The stranger took the policeman by
the bosom OF his coat and carefully
conveyed him to the far side Of the
walk.
considering It's you,.. he said, in q
whisper, "I'll tell you. / said that ]
was kicking because was alive, and !
am. And am alive because am
law-abiding citizen. That is why !
wish I was not"
"Not what?" inquired the police
man, without thought
"That's all right" continued the
stranger, in plying tone; ''you can't
help it. But you are getting me of
the subject 1t has been the one OBJ
ject OF my life to hurl myself from the
lofty summit Of yon towering cenotaph.
and be squashed to atoms far below,
and this morning went up there for
the purpose Of accomplishing my dear
est wish. But am, as I have said.
sir, q law-abiding citizen, and when I
reached the top, sir, what do I find
there but notice, which is in the
nature OF n command, sir, from the
government to all good citizens, to this
effect: please do not throw articles
out of the windows; it may endanger
the lives of those below That's all
there was to 1t, sir, but could violate
the law, sir, and throw myself out Of
the windows? No, sir, it might have
endangered the lives Of those below.
Therefore, / gave up my cherished
purpose and am here asking you where
shall go next"
"St. Elizabeth's," ventured the polite
policeman, and went into n brief ex-
PLANTATION Observation-Disclosures Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26
A PAIR OF FREAKS.
Palmer Children, OF Anderson, Ind, Arc
l,,.r,n IN thu Medical PHnleaal0fl.

Palmer Children. OF Anderson, Ind, Arc
Puzzle TO the Medical Profession.
ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. 23.-The
Palmer children, recently taken to the
county infrmary, are attracting q
great deal OF attention among Indiana
medical men. The children are ten
and 10 years old, respectively, and
there seems to be virtually no connec-
ton between the brain and the mus
cles. They do not even have desire
to eat. When started TO walking they
will continue to walk until stopped,
or II seated or standing they will
stay that way until changed. This
Is one of the few known cases where
animals OF high or low degree did not
have desire for food. They demand
constant care.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

WHILE the United States navy must
undoubtedly stand the full brunt of
the first clash Of war in the event of
hostilities between this government
and Spain, the St Louis Republic says,
the American land forces may surely
count upon arduous active service In
the field. The opening scsne OF this
service would undoubtedly bs laid In
Cuba. where Spain and the United
States would come face TO face in bat
tie after n declaration Of war. The
struggle In Cuba would be bitter and
e Is In that struggle that the mettle
Of the national guard of this country
would be first tested.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

GEN. WILLIAM BooTH, the head of the
Salvation army, said recently at Gin
cinnati: "The Cuban butchery should
stop. 1t should stop. II need be, by
the intervention of the United States.
England is not jealous of America.
The individual Englishman would see
young America prosper in peace. do
not think that the fur Of the British
lion would rise should Uncle Sam fight
the dons. The Cuban war should stop
ut any cost-.and that is admitting a
great deal for Us conservative an Eng
lishman as lam"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-26

AT Concord, N. C., short time ago
ground was broken for the first cotton
mill in the United States to be owned
and operated entirely by negroes. The
company was organized by colored
merchant at that place Of the name Of
>Stoneman, who has been working for
two years securing subscriptions. He
claims to have over $50, 900 in hand and
nearly 100000 more pledged. The
contracts have been let for the ercc-
ton Of q building with the most mp
proved machinery. The white people
regard the result of the enterprise rs
doubtful, but Stoneman is confident Of
success