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The sun., 1899-05-01
This Steamship Subsidies.

Mr.. GosCHENs announcement In the
House Of Commons that the withdrawal Of
tho subsidies from the Cunard and White
Star lines is only for the purpose Of revision
will correct the idea that England had
abandoned her subsidy policy. She has no
such intention, but only seeks an opportu-
nifty to review the conditions Of past con-
tracts and the choice OF the vessels to be
subsidized.
Why should England abandon her system
Of subventions? Under it her merchant
marine has increased enormously. Senator
ELKINs, in one Of his speeches, said that
from 1S4s to 1891 Great Britain paid to
her steamers. In subsidies and mail pay
combined $197.O27,7s9. Besides the
White Star and Cunard lines she specially
subsidies the Peninsular and Oriental and
Canadian Paciflc. In some cases ships have
been built or equipped so as to serve as
auxiliary cruisers II needed. under policy
which we initiated In the act Of March 3,
1891, and which proved It's value In actual
war conditions. as shown. for example, by
the st. Louis and st. Paul.
Tho appropriations for carrying the
mails, amounting to subsidies, which Great
Britain, France Germany and Spain have
90 long kept up. look not only to war uses,
but to building up the merchant marine for
It's own sake In some countries there are,
or have been bounties both for construction
and navigation. England was recently
paying over $4,000, 900 year In mail sub
sidics She pays S2.s2 per nautical mile
run to the Peninsular and Oriental line and
$3.4o to the Canadian Pacific, which Is
more than we pay to our Pacific steam
ships; yet both In construction and in
operation our vessels are the more costly.
As to the war uses Of the liners, there
may be something In the view that the in
crease OF steam vessels tends to bring the
merchant marine into fewer routes, so that
regular naval vessels can better protect
them; but there are still many coasting
and othor y"SG"'s prcpclled by sails, and
The sun., 1899-05-01
The Painted Watch Dial.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suE-Sir; Some time
ago you published q letter from AudRI in which
he said that the painting OF watch dials o. Of the
hour s;is was OF wider vogue than you seemed to
suppose and that he hal noticed II in Chicago, Ills
and 81. L puis. Mo- Now, will be bolder even than
AudSI and will hA ard the statement that the cus-
tom Is geo graphically coeEtenSiVe with the trade.
There seems too, n be somS for this conven
ton beyond mere whim random, In the ar't
place S:lS 10 one OF thirteen points Of time duuht
the twelve hours when the hands are symmetrical
With respect 70 the 20 nj o. origin At the top OF r.
s:3I, b;32. H;ts 1923, t:iB p;IA. Io.VH. llO6 and
1900 teorrect to rou4d minutesl. aud SECONDLY ~
these thiiteen potntA Of time SlS IL that Al which
the hands divide thS dial IN connection with their
initAl position on He prime rAdius moh ryenly
tnto three pAfb: s.Io 10 AKA OeR<uS Anh uhliu~
hence Its raison d'ethk. AUDAlIOA
The sun., 1899-05-01
Dewey Day in the Schools.

Ono newspaper is found which hopes that
the celebration Of Dewey Day may not be-
come general in tho public schools Of the
United States:
at requires but q superficial knowledge of the
psychology Of the child to understand that the
travagant laudauon OF military hero!sm tends direct
ly to the ideslzation OF and the stimulation Of
the spirit Of mibtarism in the com ny generation.
Not only the young but many children Of larger
growth come to regard patriotism and the militant
idsa as Identical The seed for future wars Ia being
carelessly and unconscousiy scattered broadcast by
Thousands who honestly eprecate the greatest
OF evils or, rather. the agu reeation Of all evils.
It's dramatic aspect appeals pow erfuly to immature
minds; indeed II is amost the only side recognized.
The newspaperr. magazines, fiction and large Fart
Of the literature OF the past year have furnished
fully enough. indeed deluge Of mental warp sbu.
lum which has been eagerly devoured. II general
peace and arbitration are ever TO be axed II will
b, only subsequent o q necessary educational work.
Until the spirit of militarsm is ratonsliEed. the
false glamour Of war and its patriotic mask stripped
on. occasions for war will never be wanting
tits hardly necessary to announce that the
single journal protesting against anything
that may tend to fire the heart OF the youth
OF America with admiration for the deeds
Of the man who sailed into Manila Bay q
year ago this morning, and did his duty
after he got there, Is the Boston Erening
Transcript, the principal organ Of the New
England anti-expansionists.
GEORGE DEWEY is the most successful
teacher the public school children OF Amer
lea have had during the present generation.
His name and the knowledge Of the glorious
event of MGy 1, 1893. have given new
Significance in their minds to the flag that
flies on every properly equipped school
house In the United States.
II requires but superficial knowledge
OF the psychology Of the American child to
understand why such is the case.
The sun., 1899-05-01

To THE EDITOR THE suS-Sir: Why should .
foreign country take offence at naval officers true
statement Of existing facts when daily news-
papers have been telling. without causing inter
national controversy. how the Of Germanys
feet has been most irksome TO sailors since the
hrst day Admiral Dewey entered Manila Bay. nnG
more recently OF Germany's offensive conduct at
Samoan
Why is he censured? Because he has stated the
true condition Of Germanys attitude to the Ameri-
and incidentally added fresh lsures to Admiral
Dewey. Germany is offended nj the Captains speech.
and makes q small fuss about IL. We have been in
suited steadily for not only by the presence
Of an unnecessarily large feet which Germany has
maintained in the Philippines. but by her undenied
acts of discourtesy. Which country should feel
moro wrongedf Seems to me It lie time for Germany
TO dissvow the acts Of her agents. However. for
bearance is our cardinal virtue.
APRIL 27 VICTOR Y. MERRr.
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The Registers once Criticised.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suS-Sir: The Registers
Office Of New York county is far from perfection, We
oil know. But must not Judge from appear
Ances. wecan only hope that the lack Of improve
ments and innovations in the building and its phys
ical disadvSn;Gzes do not extend 10 the methods
Of keeping the records. For example, when mort
gage is discharged the Register stamps with large
rubber stamp the words Discharged" &c. When
q mortgage ia assign, OF the clerks informs NE
that the word assigned" is sometimes written on
the original mortgage. and sometimes not. II PROB
ably depends on the whim OF the recording clerk.
Why should this bcf u. r. KRAFFT.
NYw YoAN hpril 30.
The sun., 1899-05-01
MISLEADING CITY STATISTICS.
Where Some Ambitious Towns Will BE Left
by the Census.

Where Some Ambitious Towns Will BE Left
by the Census.
To THE EpIToR OF THE SuS-Sir: In connection
with the Forthcoming national would like to
mention q number OF peculiar conditions that exist
concerning several of our large cities.
Owing to the geographical nature Of the territorial
composition OF the cities of Boston. Pttsburg and
Cincinnati, whereby large population contiguous
n each Is divided into different municipalities and
townships which are in reality. and should be- por.
tions of these cities. and which prevent a just
enumeration in showing their actual size and i'm
portance among cities of the country. other growing
cities of far less real size will either lead them
come very near to It. thereby misleading those who
not conversant with their peculiar situation.
So far as Cincinnati Is concerned. the two largo
suburbs that concern her interests-CovinRton and
Newport-are in another State. which forbid their
annexation at any time although there is no doubt
that all their interests combine, so that the
Queen City Of the West must grin and bear It,
Cincinnati Is practically oty Of over half Million
and ali her vast show It. but she must sub
init To comparison with Cleveland in her own State
Boston ia practically city OF over milton souls.
yet her population will not show above .L5cooo n
i divided into separate and ciiios all
feeders Of The one central city and NOR, than
suburbs. In a tenmile radius The Greater boston,
sI q On
Her business SIN 81 for lsns Is estimated I, hAye been
Si,3onOoo,Oo Ooo-second ONLY TO New YORK II must
therefore be n source of annoyance to have 10 he
Obliged to stand clAssed with cities like st. Louis
and PAltimore when she 10 in reality as large as
both combined.
Httsburr with Allegheny City and many suburbs.
II nearly the equal OF St Louis Baltimore In pop
uleton and importance hut is in the Same condition
Boston.
The leading cities will probably show about the
following population in 400:
New York. .....3, &c 900 Baltimore. 900
PhiiSdelphia 900 Cleveland ...... $4,000
81. Louis"..... 100000 San Francisco. .a4o 900
Boston $4,000 Pittsburu. 32hooo
II the true situation shown. Boston would
therefore replace st. Louis with l,27o.OOo, and
Plttebnrg would rank next TO Baltimore with at
lelst 52h 0oO W. A. II.
APRIL 25,
The sun., 1899-05-01
The Great Octopus Hunt.

Who are the persons that are ruined, op-
pressed or injured by the Trusts2 A ire
mendous hullabaloo against the Trusts is
going on. and many newspapers and poll
ticians screech and jabber wildly about
them and Legislatures fall into panic at
the name OF them. What have they done
and what are they doing to earn oil this
attention?
We know by various antitrust laws or
plans for antitrust laws that Trust is
considered to be an evil In itself, to be pun
ished for putting prices down as well as for
putting prices up. If we ask Tom, DICK or
HARaY to tell us, please, how Trusts have
hurt you," Tom. DICK or HARRY will reply
gravely that these monstrOus combna-
tions Of capital must be crushed" or some
thing OF the sort, but he will carefully re-
frain from informing us just how Trusts
are crushing him. The fiends are always
hurting somebody else or will. IL the Legis-
lures do not rise In their might and sup
press them.
When Legislature does rise In its
might. as the Arkansas Legislature has
Just risen, and passes a searching statute
against Trusts the business men cry out.
Their interests have suffered. It Is curious
that II Trusts are bad for business, laws
against Trusts should be bad for business.
It ID still more curious that II Trusts arc
bad for business, business should be 30 un-
usually good now when Trusts are In un-
usually full flower.
In some States there is feeling, some
times manifested In tho antitrust laws and
cruelty blasted by the courts. that farmers
and laborers should be allowed to have all
the Trusts they want. So 1t makes differ
ence whose Trust is gored.
One kind OF citizen, and the kind des-
tined perhaps to suffer most from the wick
edness OF Trusts, has escaped the notice OF
Legislatures. We mean some OF the men
who are In the Trusts, In hasty, bungling,
overcapitalized Trusts. in Trusts formed
mainly for the sake Of making more Trusts,
and when the rage for Trusts seems almost
as furious as the rage against them. Some
OF these men may be the victims OF Trusts
These plutocrats that have bought a brick
will be about the only victims of the Trusts.
The suffering hitherto has been confined to
Legislatures. saffron newspapers, political
conventions and the spotless bosom OF
Tammany Hall.
The sun., 1899-05-01
The Elmira Reformatory Again.

Mr. BRoCKwAY and the managers Of the
Elmira Reformatory are now reaping the
fruits OF thor ill-advlsed decision several
years ago to rest content with the verdict
Of acquittal pronounced In their behalf by
the investigating committee appointed by
Governor FLOWER, and not to take action
In the courts against their slsnderers. The
fact is that the rigid discipline, indeter-
inmate sentence system, and the entire
character and methods OF the Elmira Re-
formatory are OF Just such sort as con-
stantly to invite the attack OF nasty and
criminal newspapers.
Governor ROOSEVELT has done wisely, we
think, In appointing as some Of the new
managers Of the Reformatory gentlemen
who do not live in or near the city OF Elmira.
There is always danger on such boards that
q preponderance OF local representation
may lead to omiBmanagement. and the policy
adopted In this case by the Governor ought
to be controlling in all future appointments
Of the kind.
That the gentlemen who have been named
as the new managers have been named for
the purpose Of ousting Mr.. BRocKwAY is.
Of course, pure assumption. Neither Is
1t probable that Governor ROOSEVELT will
sign the bill that was passed In the last
days Of the session at Albany abol-
ishing the indeterminate sentence. The
bill has always been popular in the
Legislature on account of the invariable
refusal OF Mr.. BRoCKwAY to discharge in
mates Of the Reformatory before they had
stayed there a sufficient time. 1t has
passed many times and has always failed
to receive Executive approval. II it be-
came law It would annul the entire sys-
TEN Of reformation Of youthful offenders
which has worked so successfully at Elmira
for thirty years.
The sun., 1899-05-01
Good Citizens at Cincinnati.

It Is hard work to keep abreast OF the re-
form movements, so many they are and for
80 little while do most Of them show their
heads above water. We find by reference
to our reform tablets and calendar that
there Is reform event in Cincinnati on
May 2, 3 and 4: the third annual conven-
tion OF the National Good citizenship
League. Among the objects OF this league
are 1.-THE unif1cation Of reform forces. eclec-
ticism ct the primary caucus and conven-
ton, direct legislation through the initi-
ative and referendum, proportional repre-
sentation and the imperative mandate"
Great purposes all, though 1t is uncertain
how far the several reforms can be unified
Reform has regrettable tendency to split
and scatter. 1t seems to hate crowds.
PeThaps we should say that the good re-
former Is not willing to share his reform
with others. He guards this jealously. He
worships 1t ecstatically. He feels that no
others are genuine.
Thus. although as Mr.. S. T. NICHOLSON,
the Secretary and Treasurer OF the League,
remarks with a vigorous originality, "in
union there Is strength" the strength OF
reform seems to lie in the infatuation Of
each reiormcr for his own particular re-
form. We cannot accept the opinion Of the
Secretary Treasurer that "it is absolutely
necessary that factiOnal strife should cease
and that there should be a speedy and per-
manent fusion OF all the forces OF reform"
The Democrats, the Popuists and the sill
vcr Republicans have tried fusion OF their
reform forces. but tho returns were not
satisfactory 1; factional strife among re-
"rtrSR ttcrr ~ ce0sc. the world would
The sun., 1899-05-01

Of the hundreds Of the best men Of At
lanta" who went out on Sunday excursion
train TO see SAM HOSE burned alive, was
for o long time owned and controlled by the
new President Of the International Sunday
School Association. What the Hon. HoKR
SMITHS present relations are with the
Atlanta Journal, we do not know he must
havo some influence with IL. At oil events,
We think II proper TO reproduce his re-
marks In close juxtaposition with the Jour
naCs narrative and comments.
The sun., 1899-05-01

Much interest Is displayed in the discus
sion OF the term German American" as en-
ployed by those professional German -Ameri-
cans who put the emphasis on the German
rather than on the American side Of the
hyphen.
This discussion is useful. for its progress is
bringing clearly into view the fact that neither
Dr. PREEToRIUs nor Herr OTTENDoRFER has
any better right than the Hon. CARL scHURz to
speak In the name OF the millions Of good
Americans who happened to be born in Ger
many or Of German parents.
The sun., 1899-05-01
A Natives View.

To rHI EptroR OF THE Sus-Sir: am an Amee-
ican and for one tired OF the ridiculous hybrid
who swagpers that he is 4 Germ an American. There
10 no such thing-there can be no such thing as
German-Amercan. Either man is an American or
he isn't. And II is high time that Americans began
to consider the pretensions of this " 6erman-Amer-
lean" individual who not one particle for this
country beyond the fact that II Affords him the OPP
portunity for clothing q nakedness and stufane an
emptiness that he brings here from Germany, and
yet s permitted o vote which s entirely subject to
the fact that in every aliation and feeling he II not
an American. AN AMERICAN.
ApptI
The sun., 1899-05-01

According to Bath despatch in the
Eastern Argus the Hon. ARTHUR SEwALL
does not expect to be associated with Mr..
BRYAN on the Democratic ticket next year"
Mr.. SEwALL lie willing that somebody else
should have the glory. To tell the truth. he Is
not an appropriate candidate on the Bryanlte
ticket. He is an excellent and successful man
Of business and the Democratic party seems
to regard success In business as crime.
The sun., 1899-05-01
From rhs N diein. Lods. crt,seL

Gov. Stanley has appointed Geo W. Wiley Of
Meade county to the once Of Fish Commissioner
There are several reasons why this is u good APP
pontment One is that the cattle men OF Meade and
other south western counties organizing to pro-
tect themselves against the encroachment OF the
catnsh which wandered in drovos over the short
graAs country eating tho bufalo SO close that
the old cows found mighty poor picking. Mr..
Wiley who familiar with the habits Of both cattle
men and catfish will be able to harmoniHe their diff
HnnenrnA.
The sun., 1899-05-01

Lynn Turner had charge Of = lawsuit before
bachVoods Justice OF the p eAce, over in KinGmAn
county, yesterday. lynn took some exceptions to
the peculiar manner in which the papers Is
sued aud served and the Justice promptly informed
him that II any criticisms were made he would
der judgment for all clSmed against the defendant
Mr.. Turner's client. There but one way OUT
and that was to pretend that all proceedings were
regular.
The sun., 1899-05-01

Not long ago the Illinois Legislature
passed bill against the exhibition Of freaks.
The law was violated yesterday by public
meeting held in Chicago by voN Hoist and
a few others for the purpose Of protesting
against the Philippine policy Of the present
National Administration"
The sun., 1899-05-01

our friends pho favor W wih manuscyiph for
publication wsh 10 haze rel s,sd articles returned th,y
nust in all oa,ns send aarps for hat purpose.
The sun., 1899-05-01
DIR. Prs.ter,u. Cerrects Hlstory.


Germany. sayA Dr.. Emil Preetorius Of st. Louis.
was the country that nAgEed at Manila. The
state Of affairs was exactly opposite that reported
So II was Germany. not the United States. that de-
stroyed the 81 anish feet. Thus are the errors Of
coptemporaTy r r- or ected.
The sun., 1899-05-01

To rHK EDITOR or rHE sUN-SfV! I would TO-
spectfully submit the Of DoAk Aydslott bill.
poster AZ TuilAhomA. Tenn, for your esteemed con.
sideration. JAS1A L. HoTK.
The sun., 1899-05-01

Who will be the great American poet p
Washington TimsS.
Address j. GORDON COOLER. Columbia, 8. G.
The sun., 1899-05-01

three revolvers. a dagger with a beautiiuiiy
wrought handle. such as Salvador Rosa loved:
q Venetian box OF perfumes. a lap dog. dainty
and elegant" with pointed nose.
1T is Interesting to note that Signor DAN
nunZio took all his fourteen trunks with him
in q frst-class carrfagel And people speak of
authors as poorl"
The sun., 1899-05-01
The Wardrobe of a Contemporary Author.
From, Ae Bookmdn.

A Clipping from an italian paper which a
friend has sent us goes to show the princeli-
ness OF some present-day authors-a ludicrous
princeliness In this case--and the passing OF
the proverbiRl literary pauper. We print here
with free translation III the clipping:
"A Neapotan newspaper gives the following
detailed list OF the wardrobe of Gabrielle Dan
nunzio. which he took with him to Cairo re-
Gently:
The sun., 1899-05-01

we were glad to use all our subsidized
steamers In the war with Spain, only wish
ing there were more Of them.
The sun., 1899-05-01
THE sUs. New Yort CITY.

PARrs-Kiosaus No. ~, near Grand Hotel. snd
Eiosquo No. 10. Boulevard dos cspucines.
The sun., 1899-05-01

From the BurliaRdm' ERterprise.
Chelsea Cabbage put In q foundation last week for
the addition to Joe Haskinss house.
The sun., 1899-05-01

Subscriptions by Mail, Postpaid.
DAILY per Month ,...,........".....oO 90
DAILY. per Year. ..,..........".....".....". o 90
SUNDAY per Year. ar.,........,............"..... 90
DAILY AND SUNDAY. per Year, ar,............ . 90
DAILY AND SUNDAY. per Month. h."...-.... 10
Postage 70 forsigm countries added.
The sun., 1899-05-01
1Hr oRrsrr or "prxrEs
A Correspondent Traces tho Word to the
"DiHesn Of q Now Orleans Bank.

Correspondent Traces the Word to IN,
"Dhes" Of . New Orleans Bank.
Ivlsh was In tho land oh cotton.
'Oimmon seed aud sandy bottom.
Looh swsyi Look awayi DiSie Land.
In Dixie Land whsr was born In.
EArly on one frosty mornin'.
Look AwRyl Look awayl Dixie Land.
Den wish I was In Dixie. hoorayi hoo.rayi
In Dixie Land. wen took our stand.
To lib and die for Dixie.
Away, away. away down south In Dixie.
Away. away. away down south In Dixie.
Old Missus marry " Will de weseer."
WiA,sm was gay deoeaber.
Look awayi &C.
But whom he put his arm around 'er.
He look ~ fierce a. forty FOUNDER.
Look awayi &c.
His face was sharp like q butchers cleaber.
But dat aid not seem to greab her.
Look away! &c.
VIII run away; Missus took decline, o.
Her face was do color OF bacon rine. o.
Lock swayi &c.
while Missus iibbed. she libbed in clover.
When she died. she died all ober.
Look swayi &c.
How could she act such foolish part. o.
And marry man to break her heart o.
Look awsyi a..
Buckwheat cakes and stony batter.
Makes you fat or little fstter.
Look away! &c.
Here's health to the next old Missus.
An all de gals dat want to kiss us.
Look awayl &c.
,
The sun., 1899-05-01
=" GERM1N-AFERICANS."

MoRcEsTER. Mnas..
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
In MemOrianl,

Mrs. Margaret Roam was born
Oct, 1, 1885, and married to j. N.
Roam 80 years ago, and joined the
church in early life,and died Jan'y.
10, 1899, Sister Roam had been a
member of the church for many
years, and her dying testimony
was truly clear and unmistakable.
All was well with her soul. She
leaves an aged husband and five
children, two boys and three girls
and five step children to mourn
her death. In her death they
have lost their best friend, but
they weep not as those who have
no hope Of meeting again. She
leaves many friends, May her
testimony lead her loved ones to
Christ continually. May Gods
blessing rest upon those who
weep, and may the Holy Spirit
comfort them. Il. u. q.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Tn NTomOPian,

Mrs. Lucinda Reed was born
abont 1919, was married to James
NJ. Reed about 1885. Joined
the church in early life and re-
NAMED a member Of the same un.
til death. She was a good neigh
Dor, true friend and tender and
loving mother. She had been a
sufferer for several years, and for
many months bad scarcely known
an hour of painless rest. She
leaves two children, one son and
daughter and some grand children,
to mourn her death; her husband
and some of her children had pre-.
coded her to the grave. She
breathed her last Jany., 10, 1899
We commend the weeping ones
to their mothers God. who car
heal every sorrow. e. L. G.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Report In Advance,

Mr.. Editor; The reason given
for the 5.cents additional tax levy
over the head of "Readero in last
issue of Courier, does not seem to
give satisfaction in every respect,
especially to the Sheriff, who
thinks the prisoners outside as
well as those inside must have
been counted.
Below / give you a tabulated
statement Of our taxable proper.
ty by districts, district average
and general average per acre, ETC.,