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The times., 1899-06-28
The Penny Picture.

There is food for thought in q Chicago
enterprise connected with the public
| schools. Copies of famous pictures, and
of portraits of celebrated men, are sold to
| the teachers in lots at the rate of a
penny picture, and the teacher sells
them. at cost price, to the children. Thus,
in many a humble home, appears copies
| of the Sistine Madonna or of THE An
gelus." The copy is not a very mag
nificent one. it is true, but very fair repro
ductions of good pictures are now made
at almost incredibly low prices.
This is practical philanthropy Anyone
who has gone into the country home in
vaded by the chrome" a generation ago
and seen the Rock of Ages" the Lit
tie Samuel of the wide Awake and
Fast Asleep" which then appeared in the
parlor, will understand how great an ad-
vance the penny pictures" as the chill
| dren call them, are. Even the chrome
was not always so bad a thing that it re-
| quires unqualified condemnation. If a
chrome landscape conveys to the mind of
its untutored owner the picture of peace
| full hills and autumn-tinted trees, or some
| dim sense of the wonders of color and
form. it is better, at any rate, than if he
| meditated ON the delights of cabbage or
fried pork Scientists tell us that the
rudimentary sense of color was aroused
in the primeval savage by the sight OF
tropical fruits-the anticipation of some
thing good to eat-and the woman who
works hard that she may possess a bright
| carpet and pictures for her home, uncul-
tivated though her taste may be, is de-
veloping in herself something which, trans
mitted 10 her children, may become ar
tistic perception.
All the same, il is desirable that the
pictures in the homes of the poor should be
as good as possible. Those in the posses
sion of the rich are likely to be good
| without particular attention, for they can
pay for their arbiter of fate, if they them
selves do not know what is fine. But
tho poor cannot pay large prices for beau
tiful pictures and furniture, and that is
all the more reason why their belongings,
though cheap. should be artistic. 1t is
surely better to have a poor copy OF the
'Sistine Madonna" than soap advertise
ment, and better to have a photograph
which gives at least a suggestion of the
beauty OF Reynolds than the Among the
| Flowers of the last generation. The child
of a day-laborer may not catch the full
meaning of the classic authors, but it is
better that Dickens, and Thackeray, and
Scott, and the current magazines with
their scraps of the best writing of the
day. should be in the home than that the
poor should have a literature of their own,
composed of the Family Story Paper
and the police Gazette
The times., 1899-06-28
Need for Ventilation.
(Frorn Tit Bits.)

Two cyclists once put up for the night in 4
small country hotel. They had scarcely put the
light out when they remembered that the win
dow had not been opened. and one got up to
attend to ii. The room was very dark and TIE
matches were not hand. but after some crop
ing he found the closed pane
II can't move it he said, Juggling to do So
''You must" came from the bed. '-or we shall
sufocate before morning
The next instant there was crash in the DARK
ness.
I've broken this wretehed window" it was
explained ''hut, at least, I'll have air now,'
''Oh. yes" said the other, that's ever mueh
better now. l could never 20 to sleep without
proper ventilation"
80 they went eontentedly to.sleep.
In the morning the window found tightly
closed, hut the glass door Of big booseas;
which stood in corner was shattered.
The times., 1899-06-28
The Kidnaping Trio.

IFf0m The New YORK Tribnne.)
As for the nurse, she may consider herself ex-
tremcly fortunate, for she the one who he
trayed a peculiarly grave and sacred trust. II
is true that she turned States evidence. and
thereby facilitated the prosecution, though there
is no reason to suppose that any of the ac.
completes might otherwise have escaped convic-
tion. 1t is alleged that she has a presumably
fatal disease. These circumstances were Justly
taken into account, though cannot say that
a longer imprisonment than four years would
have produced a general impression Of undue
severity. However. the District Attorney recon-
mendcd a merciful sentence, and do not in
sist that the court erred Ii is only five weeks
since the baby was stolen, and the three con
sprators are already paving the penalty. In that
fact there is valuable security against the
spread Of one Of the most atrocious and horrify-
ing crimes known TO the law.
The times., 1899-06-28
The Inst SuryiNors.

(From the St Louis Globe-Democrat.)
The death OF Thomas J. semmes, of Louis
lana, which has just taken place, removes, we
think, the last of the men who served in the
Senate branch of the Confederate Congress, ex-
cept George G. Vest. of Missouri. The Con
federate Cabinet though necessarily a much
smaller body than its Senate, has still one sus-
vivor John H. Reagan, OF Texas, who Post
master General. All the rest of the men who
ever sat around the council table OF Jefferson
Davis when at the head of the Confederacy-
Toombs, r. NJ 7. Hunter. Benjamin, Memminger,
Trenholm, Walker, Mallory. Breckenridge, and
the others-are dead, Benjamins demise having
taken place about two years ago in England,
to which country he went shortly after the col
lspse Of the Confederate Government.
The times., 1899-06-28

Indications at The Hague are not favor
able to the Russian plan of stopping mill
tary and naval expansion for term OF
years. Germany distinctly declines to be
bound in any such way. The Kaiser is
especially determined not to be restricted
as to his naval development By the way,
how would we like to have the other great
powers declare that the United States
Navy should be kept at its present small
strength for any specified, or unspecifed,
time? The Administration would be likely
to hear from the country rather yigor-
ously were it to commit itself to any
proposition Of that kind
The times., 1899-06-28
Old London.
(From the Chieago Tribune.l J

NITuHi Aiit ultuEu illuuht-J
One by one the historic associations OF old
London are disappearing. About twenty years
ago the old Temple Bar, between Fleet Street
and the Strand. was swep, away. and the
Old Bailey is threatened. Experts will soon
prepare plans for law courts 10 occupy its site,
and the old buildings will he cleared away next
winter. The present Newgate, which replaced
the building destroyed in the Gordon mo Popery'
riots will also have to 20. IL has been bought
from the Government by the city Of London, and
as soon as the Brixton prison extension is com
pleted it will be removed and stores and ware.
houses will occupy its site. IL seems 70 be the
strange irony of fate that soon only those his
toric places will be retained near Fleet Street
which have to do with the liquor traffic. Nearly
all those in the neighhorhood Of that classic
thoronghfare are saloons. one Of Dr. Johnson's
haunts is now a resort for convivial Scotclnen.
Another, ''Ye Clde Cheshire Cheese is pub
and eating house. The Darieymow, or Old
codgers' Hall, IL forum of discussion
where beer. whisky, and politics Tesale the
nightly visitor.
The times., 1899-06-28
A Great Race in Prospee..

tFfom The Bost0n JournaI)
Never had cup defender apspicious a first
trial as that OF the Columbia yesterday off New
port That a vessel fresh from the builders
yard with her rigging untested and her sails
scarcely bent should easily defeat 50 redoubtable
a champion as the Defender herself will be- ap-
preciated by yachtsmen Us its full significance.
1t would not have been strange-it would have
been quite the expected and natural thing-if the
Columbia had been beaten in this first encoun-
ter But it Is morally certain that the Sham
rock is the fastest yacht ever launched in the
United Kingdom. There is plenty of prospect
of good sport yet
The times., 1899-06-28

1t is reported that certain adventurers
have appeared at Pretoria with the idea Of
inducing President Kruger to issue letters
of marque SO that the recipients of the
same may prey upon English commerce. AS
a nation paramount it is probable that
England would meet such movement by
yard-arming a few of the privateers, after
which their avocation would fall into the
late Grover Clevelands "innocuous desue-
tude"
The times., 1899-06-28
Soldier. Not Politician.

Like a wise man. General Miles will not talk
for publication, hut the records of the War De
partment show that he has recommended large
increase in the force of in the Philippines.
lie sees that Otis is making headway and is
not inclined TO accept the Presidents optimistic
view that Otis viii call for troops as soon as
he needs them. The situation speaks for itself,
and Otis comment on it is not necessary. But
Miles is 4 sJldier, not politician, and he fails
to take into account the political bearings Of the
situation consequently, his recommendations have
been held up to await convenient season.
The times., 1899-06-28
sunIn,s Cabinet.
rrom the s.. louis clobs.p.mosrat.

(From the ST. Louis Globe Danocrat.)
The outside world will be apt to accept Premier
silvela's word that there is no Cabinet crisis in
sight Spain's ministries hold 4 much higher
level in the scale Of longevity than do those %
France The United States will be glad To see the
present Spanish Cabinet triumph over all the Oh
stacles which are in its path. Il has difficult
course but il is proceeding with a good deal ot
skin to s,irinqnnt them. There evidences that
the people as Ngcll as the ousen Regent have con
fdenc,' IN it, Premier Siiyeia has the good wisieI
nf the f-nited Slaie, in his lslicnf. role
The times., 1899-06-28
Both Obstinate.

(From the FhIIldeIpha KtcOrd.)
Alger has his eye the Senatorsiip in the
bush, but he holds to the Secretaryship In
hand-hints from headquarters and howls from
all quarters to the contrary notwithstanding. 1t
is hard TO say which is the more remarkable
the pertinacity with which this man sticks in
place he is unfit for. or the obstnacy OF Pres
dent Mckinley is refusing to kick him out
The times., 1899-06-28
VIII Draw the Line Herself.

irfoH the uhftiofu iHhch.J
Germany will not object 10 a permanent inter.
national arbitration tribunal, providing there are
no obligatory clauses in the agreement. In other
words. Germany does not propose to let any other
nation decide where the frontier line between
her own territory and France shall be drawn
The times., 1899-06-28
Tbc Outnt ParnIyzed.

tFTom Inc Thl.lleII ma htt0IuJ
So far as the Record observe, the two
factions into which the Republican Iarty in Penn
sylvania is divided are waiting with equal impI-
tcnce to find out what division at the cfSces Mr..
Quay will make between them. II there Is any
Repubicanism in the State that Mr. Quay DOESN'T
stand for it appears to have had stroke OF par
- = - TO have lost the power of speech and
movement
The times., 1899-06-28
Alrcr md the Trusts.
frrom Inc Cincinnati Enqulrcr.l

tFrOm the CINCINNATI EnquiTcr)
How Mr. Hanna can tolerate Secretary Alger
in the Cabinet after this declaration on trusts
remains 10 be seen. Mr.. Hanna is friendly TO
the trusts and has had the courage to sub
stantially say So The Administration, OF which
Mr.. Alger is now a member will discourage legis-
lation looking to the wiping out of trusts. Ii
Alger maintains the views he now expresses he
is bound to be u suspect in Administration
circles
The times., 1899-06-28

1t is stated that former Postmaster Cen
eral Gary has been asked TO lead the Ad-
ministration swim in Maryland. Accord
ing to political gossips, the President is
uneasy because of the effect that the
Sampson Navy ring persecution of Admiral
Schley has had in the State. Mr.. McKin-
ley should take early action to prevent
Sampson and his Matanzas mule from be-
coming a national issue like the analogous
Western carrion beef.
The times., 1899-06-28
Otis, Renorf

From the New York Journal)
The report of General Otis sounds extremely
we'll -Four months ago it would have been ac-
cepted at hundred cents the dollar. II
there is a disposition to subject it to n
certain discount the Administration may thank
its own policy of eonceaIment and its absurd
Spanish bulletins from the seat of war. Let us
hope that in this case there may be no occasion
10 make any deductions.
The times., 1899-06-28
Party Diplomacy.

(From the Philadelphia Record)
The opinion grows that if there were to be
no Presidential election in the year 1900 short
work would be made of Aguinaldo in the year
1880. Even cross-eyed man could not ba ex-
pectcd 10 simultaneously play the game OF poll
tics ard the game OF war and not make any
mistakes
The times., 1899-06-28
Sovereign Chicago.
From Life.)

tfrum lne.)
Beancr-what seems to be the feeling in CHI
caso regarding the annexation Of the Philip
pines?''
Iaker-well. there is a difference; OF us
are for annexation. and there others who
think the city is Large enough as il is
The times., 1899-06-28
Love,s Labor Lo,t.

(From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune)
Prof. Hyslops way OF proving the immortality
Of the soul will not be accepted by millions ard
millions of Christians, who need proof. To
them their faith is all sufficient.
The times., 1899-06-28
Quiet.
rErnm the petroit Free pressA

(From the Detroit Free PresS)
''what is your idea of a silent partner?'' was
asked OF a business oracle the Board Of Trade.
Hes the fellow that puts his money into a
firm and keeps his mouth shut while it is being
spent
The times., 1899-06-28

the battle of Santiago. he will do well to
remain behind the horizon for the future.
1t is the most becoming place for him.
The times., 1899-06-28
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The age-herald., 1899-01-08

CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR ROSS C. SMITH. JOHN L. PARKER. w. il. NORRIS.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
BLACK TESTIFIES.
General Character of Commissary Sun
 plies Was Good.

Washington, January 7.-Major John D. Black, comm ssary of subsistence, testified before the war Investigating commission today that the general character of the commissary supplies was good.
 It was stated at the commission today that it had been decided to allow General Eagan to re-testify as he had requested that he be allowed to meet the charges. Commissary General Eagan received a let ter from F. B. Thurber, of New York. pres ident of the American Export association volunteering to appear before the inyesti- gating commission or any other body of the war department to testify to the-high character of export meats, especially the canned and corned beef, of which his sev- eral firms, he says, have sold hundreds of thousands of cases in the past thirty years to the government and to tropical and Arc tic expeditions. He says a serious injury has been done our export trade in unjustly discred ting our own markets.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08

John L. Parker. "I shall favor the princi- pie of the greatest good for the greatest number I shall insist upon equal rights for all, regardless of any extraneous influ- ence. I shall maintain that justice be dealt to corporations and individuals alike. That is to say, that the city should consider the real welfare of every interest, and the city be not led off to one side or the other by spacious argument.
 'All rights must be respected and zeal oulsy guarded.
 'If I be mayor no class shall suffer be- cause of the action of any other class, and my administration shall be broad and lb- era-minded.
 'I am for right and justice and liberality, and If should be chosen mayor. my admin istration shall be upon those lines
 "As member of the city council I have made my record. 1 refer all who ques- tion me to that record. On the Ines have acted in the past 1 shall act if I am elected mayor of Birmingham.
 This is in effect my platform It is known to our people, is familiar to every body, and by it l stand now.
 Have you selected your campaign man agers?" he was asked
 No, I have not answered Mr. Parker. "That is a matter for early consideration" '"
 SEWELL HAGGARD.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
DINGLEY GROWING WEAKER.
Approximations Entertained as to the
 Outcome of His Sickness.

Washington, January 7.-At midnight the condition of Congressman Dlngley was un- changed He was resting easily and was less delirious than he has been.
 Both ex-Secretary of State John w. Eos ter and Hon. Wayne MacVeagh are steadily gaining ground and were much improved tonight.
 MT. Dingleys condition in the past twenty-four hours has been extremely criti- cal, and despite the assurances of the physr- clans that they have not abandoned hope there is strong apprehension as to the outcome, the patient growing gradually weaker. The physician who remained most of the night reported al midnight:
 "Mr Dingley is certainly worse, and is resting quietly.
 President Mckinley called in person this afternoon, and Mrs. Mckinley sent the pa- tient bunch of flowers.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08

He is a young man 32 years of age and of A vigorous and aggressive disposition, which. coupled with his dignity and courte- ous bearing to all, has made his rise In public life rapid Being successful in the commercial as well as the political world, he is closely identified with the business men and is looked upon as leader upon whom they will unite.
 Grave matters will come before the city administration during the next two years Financial difficulties are to be met ana overcome, and MT. Smiths business ability is. therefore, considered one of his S.rong- est points.
 MT. Smith goes into the race backed py a large number of the most influential men of the city.
 The Retiring Mayor
 more capable or a more honest man never occupied the high position or chier executive of a prosperous and growing city than Frank V. Evans. As mayor or Birmingham he has had obstacles thrown in his way that no other man occupying that position before him had to meet. The man alone, and not the mayor, F. ". E,,ans is a ,ovable character. A man of perfect candor of cool head ana uhlih- peachable integrity; man who met the buffets of fate with a strong front. Yet man of feeling, carrying in his breast
 rrrifh for the man or woman in trouble, no mat ter how humble their station. MT. Evans has had his sorrows. The untimely death of his eldest son is still fresh in the mind of Birmingham. more touching example of a fathers devotion l have never wit messed With the game of politics being plaved all around him, 1 have seen him tear himself away from this hurly-burly. as it were and recall the memory of Frank. Tears would we'll up from his heart, and for hours his grief would be too sacred to be trespassed upon.
 I have on many occasions seen men and women in distres come to him for advice. He always gave it.
 But It IS In ms record dS d puDlc that the people are interested. Perhaps the greatest feature of his administration has been his unswerving fidelity to the cause of public education.
 .I know of no man in Birmingham who Is more intimately acquainted with the workings of the public schools" said Presi- dent Ullman of the board of education. "Certainly no man in Birmingham has done more in their behalf"
 He went into office when the city was in financial straits. Public improvements have continued and today the city is in better condition than when he took the oath of office.
 Frank V. Evans will retire with few enemies and legion of friends.
 Mir. Parkers Campaign
 Alderman John L. Parker is busy making preparations for his campaign.
 My platform as candidate for mayor of Birmingham is broad" said Alderman
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
ATTEMPTED HOLD-UP.
Americans Endeavor to Rob Train in
 Mexico.

Fl Paso, Tex, January -Four Ameri- cans attempted to hold up the Mexican Central passenger train for the south at a point about six miles south of Juarez Mexi- co, tonight at o'clock While the robbe.s were attempting to cut off the baggage car from the train the passengers and conduc- tor rushed forward to see what caused the trouble and the robbers ran for their horses and decamped. A detachment of gendarme is in pursuit. Not shot was fred
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
A GARD FROM MR. EVANS.

the of he
 to announce that am office of At the which take pardonaoe interested
 Birmingham obligations further inclination directs call which has hon. of public interests at stake Very V. EVANS.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
Disas trous Fire in Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Pa, January s.-At o'clock this morning alarms were sent in for a fire in the Hotel Riehelieu. opposite the union station. Immediately a panic ensued among the guests and rush was made for win dows and horoscopes. Four people were taken from the building badly hurt Ore man, whose name cannot be learned, will die. The hotel is in ruins, but 1t Is feared the flames will spread to adjoining build ings.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
Interment to be in Texas

Austin, Tex, January 7-Tonight Gov ernor Culberson received a telegram :n- forming him that by the request of the family of the late Colonel Mabry, his re- mains would be taken direct to Jefferson, Texas, for interment.