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The evening times., 1900-01-24
The Palisades of the Hudson River.

Although none of the several agitations
conducted during recent years for the
preservation of the Palisades-those pic
turesque and rugged hills of the lower
Hudson-has been even partially success
full in stopping the work of commercial
vandalism. the movement has been revived
with considerable zeal. The prospective
official cooperation of New York and New
Jersey. the two States within whose bor-
ders these famous elevations are situated,
is encouraging.
Like all the great handiworks of nature
the Palisades seem to belong, in a way, not
only to the whole American people. but to
all those nations of the civilized world
where there is exhibited a due appreciation
of things beautiful. Interest in the ef-
fort for their protection, therefore, is far
from being local or even national. The
motive behind such campaigns for the
preservation of unique natural scenery is,
in an artistic sense, universal 1t is not
to be doubted that a proposition to de-
molish the Pyramids and the Sphinx. for
the use OF the stone they contain, would
meet with worldwide and indignant pro-
test. While the Palisades. perhaps. cannot
be classed with these venerable wonders
of Egypt. they have certain claims to pub
lie protection. Tourists from all countries
have been their admirers. and they are by
far the most conspicuous feature of river
rich in historical "reminiscences. They are
recognized by Europeans as one of the
most charming sights to be observed dur
ing an American tour, ranking with Mag
ara. the Yellowstone Park, and other nat
ural attractions.
Some years ago the Palisades of the Hud-
son attracted the attention of gentlemen
who gave little or no thought to their
grim beauty. their picturesquely misshapen
rocks, their sentinel-like aspect against the
blue sky, or the fact that Hendrick Hudson
had looked with awe upon their prodigious
proportions as he sailed the Halfmoon
northward on his memorable voyage of
exploration. They saw in these inspiring
masses of stone the raw material for paw
ing city streets and the process of demoli-
ton was commenced. 1t has since pro-
ceeded almost without interruption. Dyna-
mite and machinery have already de-
stroyed many of the curious formations
that delighted travellers were wont to gaze
upon in almost reverential silence. FIRE.
quent protests have not deferred the op-
erations of the enterprising individuals who.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
The Fight at Spion kop.

According TO the latest intelligence from
Sir Redvers Buffers headquarters the sit
uation on his front has not improved visi-
bly,. Spion Kop, the salient of the Boer po-
sition opposite Warren's left and, We sur
mise Clery's right, was TO be assaulted
last night and probably was so. Enough
only is known TO indicate that terrible
fight has been going on, but details are
lacking London has been in a state of ex-
citement since last night to which positive
apprehension and even terror was added
this morning by the failure of Butler. or
the War Office. 10 give any information
in regard TO the current situation. 1t
viii be observed that the later dispatches
are gloomy in tone. They are unnecessa-
rily So unless. as may be possible.
they are based upon hints
which have been permitted
by the authorities to prepare the public
mind in England for bad news There was
nothing in the military conditions on Bull
ler's centre and left. as reported to last
evening to create any decided impression
that the attack upon Spion KOp. even if
unsuccessful, would involve disastrous
consequences other than a great loss of
life compared with the numerical force en-
ployed in the movement, and the effect of
such reDulse upon the morale of the
British army. But, as We have frequently
remarked, our opportunities for studying
the local situation between Springfield and
Tintwa Pass have been greatly limited by
the insuficiency OF maps and the un-
known factors of Joubert's force, defensive
positions and dispositions.
What news We have today suggests the
inference that the nose Of the Boer semi
circular line projects far enough south
west 10 render it impracticabe for Bull
ler's army, with its heavy transport, to
swing around Joubert's extreme right by
way OF Acton Homes without first taking
Spon Kop. and from that salient pound
ing out the Beers from their other en-
trenched positions north and west to the
DewdrOp Road.
There is chance. Of course, that the as
sault upon The kop may have failed and
that ii has been found impasse. In that
event. no one at this distance is in posi-
ton 10 even guess what Butler ought to
would. or could do next. But the coming
hours should bring us light on a situation
which at this writing is almost totally in
the dark
The evening times., 1900-01-24

self useful to the community. But there
are thousands of parents too selfish, too
avaricious. or too ignorant to give their
children the opportunity of this training,
even when il is provided by. the State;
and this is the very class of children who
need education most. Without the law
compelling children up to a certain age to
be sent to school, more than one State
with a large immigrant population would
be a howling wilderness of anarchy. The
benefits of the public school are not alto
gether to be measured by mere book
learning Children from different classes
Of the community are thus brought into
contact and the ignorant learn from the
more fortunate. In some districts OF
mixed population the public school has
done more TO assimilate and reconcile diff
fercnt nationalities than any other agency.
OF course, there must be friction. Chill
dren will draw caste lines, like their
elders-some times they are encouraged
by their elders most unwisely. The little
foreigner who is slighted by the native
American resents it and some times fights.
But it is infinitely better that such fric-
tion should occur in the schoolroom than
at the polls. When two small boys come
to hstieufTs over social or racial differences
a wise teacher can usually settle matters,
or at least secure a truce; when the boys,
grown to manhood, meet at a political
meeting and are armed with pistols or
knives, the State is likely to be deprived
of a citizen.
There is not much danger of paternal
ism in the public schools, if the right
teaching is given. 1t is perfectly proper
that the child should look to the State
for protection. help. and support under
certain conditions, if he is also taught his
duty to the State. That is what civilza
tion means. He should be taught to let
the law settle his private quarrels. in
stead OF going on the warpath with
bowie knife: he should also be impressed
by all that is just and right with his
absolute obligation to support the author
tiles. He should be taught TO look at
both sides of a question; TO vote con-
scientiOusly; to resist corrupt influences in
public life. and to support the law. not
only passively, but actively That sort
of paternalism is entirely proper and
necessary.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
In MEMORY OF JOHN TYLER.
The Recommendation That Congress.
PrONIde n Suitable Shnff.


The Committee on the Library. of the
House of Representatives,. to which was
referred the joint resolution directing
that suitable shaft be placed at the
grave of John Tyler. has reported back
the resolution with a favorable recon-
mendation.
The report of the committee recltes:
ION Apri. 4, 1S41, William Henry Harri-
son, President of the United States. died
at the Executive Mansion. in the city Of
Washington, and on April s. 1871 John
Tyler, who had been elected as Vice Presi-
dent, took the oath of Office as President.
and entered upon the discharge OF. the re-
sponsible duties of that exalted station.
On January IS, 1862, at the city of Rich
mOnd, Va, he departed this life full Of
years and full of honors.
From early manhood to extreme old
age, throughout a long and eventful ca
reer. he had served his country with con-
spicuous ability, fidelity, and zeal. AS a
member OF the General Assembly OF Yir-
ginia. as a member of her executive cOun-
ell. as Governor of the Commonwealth. as
a member of the State conventions Of 1880
and 1861, as a member OF the House OF
Representatives of the United States, as
Senator from Virginia in the Senate of the
United States, as president OF the Peace
Conference at Washington, as a member
of the Provisional Congress OF the Con-
federate States. as chancellor of William
and Mary College. as Vice President Of the
United States, and as Chief Magistrate Of
the Republican all these high places of
honor and of trust he acted well his part
and wrote his own eulogy upon the pages
of his country's history.
by his brilliant talents and attain
ments. his unyielding devotion to princl-
Pile his ardent patriotism and lofty integ-
rity. and above all. by the spotless purity
of his public and private character, ne
won the undying admiration Of his coun-
trymen and shed enduring lUstre upon the
American name"
His remains now lie inferred at Holly
wood Cemetery, in the city OF Richmond
near the last resting place Of James Non
Ff1p
The evening times., 1900-01-24
A NOTED NAVAL PICTURE.
The House Library Committee Fa-
vors Purchasing work OF ART.


The House Committee on the Library
has presented a favorable report on bill
TO purchase painting OF the several
ships Of the United States Navy. Known
as the squadron OF evolution. and en-
titled Peace.
The bill proposes to purchase al histori-
cal painting by Walter l.. Dean, OF Boston.
It represents the White Squadron. as con-
stituted in 1891, lying at anchor in Bos-
ton harbor. This squadron was the nu-
cleus of the present navy.
The Chicago. as originally constructed.
was bark rugged. and is in the foreground
OF the painting The Boston and Atlanta
are represented as brig rigged, while the
Newark is bark rugged. and the yorktown
schooner rugged. The protected cruisers
Chicago. Boston, and Atlanta were au-
thorized 10 be cCHstTucted under the act
approved March .. 1852, and were built BY
John Roach & Sons, Of Chester. Pa. The
protected cruiser Newark and the gunbOat
Yorktown were built by William Cramp &
Sons. OF Philadelphia. and authorized IN
der the act approved March 3. 1855. These
vessels have since been reconstructed TO
meet modern requirements. 50 that their
original identity has actually been lost.
Peace" shows them as originally con-
structed.
The painting is on a canvas nine feet
long by six feet three inches high Ii was
shown at the Columbian Exposition in
Chicago in 1892 where it occupied the place
of honor in the United States section OF
the fine arts department. 1t was then
exhibited at the St. Louis Museum of Fine
Arts. and afterward sent to the Museum
of Fine Arts in Boston. II was next shown
in the art gallery Ct the Massachusetts
Mechanics Association Fair. and later ia
the public library under the auspices OF
the Worcester Art Society.
Later it was sent TO the Tennessee Cen
tennial Exposition at Nashville. and also
10 the public library at Bridgeport. Conn.
Then at the Boston South End Exposition.
and last summer at Poland Springs. Me.
where il was placed in the building which
had previously been the Maine State build
ing at the Chicago Exposition. In all
these places this work of art occupied the
place OF honor and received many awards
Mr. Dean is an American artist He has
made a life study of the sea and sea craft
In his early life he taught in the Boston
art schools. and later had charge Of the
arr department Of Purdue University. at
!. lafayette. Ind. He next went abroad and
studied in the Julien Academy ia Paris
under NJ. Jules lie Fayre and NJ BOulaDger.
Afterward he travelled in Europe. study
ing and painting through England. France.
Italy. Holland AMI Belgium. He has serv-
ed upon many juTies having charge OF
paintings submitted for various exhibitions,
both national and international. He was
recently member Of the jury that passed
upOn the art exhibit TO be sent to the
Paris Exposition He was a member of the
Jury. also on the Chanler scholarship.
which selected a student for five years
study abroad.
The evening times., 1900-01-24

in time, would leave nothing of the mag
nificent hills except ugly stone quarries as
reminders of their ancient grandeur.
The Legislatures of New York and New
Jersey will. it is confidently stated by those
interested in the revived project. soon
have opportunity to act in the matter.
The leaders in the movement have sug-
gested a novel method of procedure 1t
is proposed that the two States condemn
strip of land running the entire length
OF the Palisades and extending from the
waters edge to the base of the cliffs.
This strip is to be converted into a public
park, and boulevard is to run through
it from end to end. After that, it is urged,
the blasting operations on the private land
adjoining the park and driveway can be
prohibited as a nuisance and public mem
ace by the simple operation of the law.
Perhaps, after the stone breaking process
had been interfered with, according to the
programme outlined by the friends of the
Palisades the private or corporate owners
would be willing to sell them to the States
at a reasonable price. thus presenting an
opportunity for enlarging the park and en-
suring the immunity of the superb hills
from future destructive enterprises.
Some persons have been inclined to con-
tend that this is a strictly utilitarian age
and the manner in which patent medicine
men and others have been permitted to
disigure much charming scenery, accom-
panied by such examples as the ruthless
attacks on the Palisades have been good
arguments for the affirmative. But there
are neutralizing influences at work, which
hope to be victorious before the blind
spirit of commercialism has gone much
further in defacing the inspiring handi
work of nature. The treatment of the
proposition for the rescue OF the Palisades
will be awaited with decided interest. The
action of two Legislatures will indicate to
some extent how much progress is being
made by the lovers of the picturesque
scenery in their quiet combat with the un-
sentimental and purely practical influence
Of the era.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
A COnjurer at Colombo.
(From BIackwood's Magazine J

Our conjurer's appearance placed him at once
above the suspicion OF concealing anything IN
his sleeve, for sleeves he had none. His dress
was a scant white drapery which began at the
shoulders and ended at the knees, leaving both
arms and legs uncovered. Placing himself on the
deck directly in front of us, with his bov as
Sistsnts little way on either side, he began
operations First he spread on the deck small
cotton pocket handkerchief; thereon in the form
of small hillock he put two handfuIls OF loose
friable earth in which he planted the mango seed.
This accomplished, he despatched boy with a
fiat tin for water, in the meantime taking a
hooded snake from shallow basket and waving it
the while it hissed angriy and enlarged its neck
the little mound of soil, as he did so chant
ing on a strange pipe. The water fetched. he
sprinked few drops on the earth. then covered
the heap with a small square of frnged turban
cloth. After again repeating his incantations. he
lifted the top covering and revealed tiny green
shoot, not unlike the first appearance OF a bean
above the ground.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
Publicity Reduces Lynchings,

(From the New York Evening Post.)
Probably ninety nine newspaper readers out OF
every hundred, if asked for their impressions at
the end of 1929. would have said that they sup
posed there had been many more cases of lynch
ing in this country last year than in any previous
twelve month. 1t is, therefore, a pleasant sur
prise to find that the statistcian of the Chicago
Tribune" who has kept track of the figures for
many years, can report that the record was really
the smallest since 1885. There is explanation
of this apparent mystery which is not generally
thought OF. Public sentiment against lynchng
has been growing steadily throughout the country,
and especially in the South, where the practice
has been most common. The result is that the
press gives much greater publicity to reports of
all such outragcs than formerly, and 107
cases during 1899 consequently attracted more
notice than would twice many fifteen years ago.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
Great Fortunes.

(from the Indianapolis News
The death Of England's richest nobeman the
duke OF Westminster. whose estate represented an
income of 81. 900 900 or -. 0e0 600 year calls
attention 10 great fortunes in this country well
as England. 1t is estimated that if the present
duke should live to the age of the who has
lust died the renewals of the London leases will
bring his income up from s., 5000 $1,000, 900
to sl2,00 900 or S14,O00,0oO a year. But this
great oatate has been growing for 800 years. 1t
is not so large the Standard Oil estate of the
RockefeleTs, which has been the growth of one
tenth of the time and which was never growing
more rapidly than now. America is indeed the
land of great fortunes, eAd ii is doubtful il in
England or any other country legislation is more
favorable to the industries out of which great for
tunes are made than here. And there is one
tribute at least that great fortunes pay in England
that our great fortunes free from-namely
an income tax, which last year brought England's
treasury sos. 1900.
The evening times., 1900-01-24

In his speech in the House yesterday,
Brigham II. Roberts stated an undeniable
truth when he said that the majority re-
port of the committee in his case ''propos-
ed a more lawless act than polygamy, to
rebuke a polygamist." That is an exact
statement Of fact. Polygamy can be reach
ed by law, and polygamists rebuked or
punished without violating the Constitu-
tion. But the House of Representatives
cannot exclude properly elected and GER
titled member, without knocking a hole
clean through il
The evening times., 1900-01-24
BRYAN FAvoRS MILWAUKEE.
More Than 10000 Raised for the
Democratic National Convention.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Jan. 24.-Mayor
Rose reports that he has made splendid
progress the last twenty-four hours in his
canvass for subscriptions toward the fund
10 secure the Democratic National Con-
vention in this city. The f. +. Allis Com
pany today subscribed $4,000, making the
total of the guarantee fund up to last
night $50 600. The mayor says he knows
where he can get $1,000 more as soon as
be finds time TO call for it. 1t is reported
today. on what seems to be the best kind
of authority, that Colonel Bryan has iudf-
Gated his desire to have the convention
held here rather than in New York Kan
sas City is still considered to be in the
race, but the Milwaukeans who are MAX
ing the fight say they cannot see how that
city can possibly win with Milwaukee in
the position it now occupies as a conyen-
tion city,
The evening times., 1900-01-24
Burned Alive to Ward OF Leprosy.
From the Lahore Tribune.)

Some two months ago the particulars were
published of extraordinary case that had come
to the notice of the police near Roorki de-
scribing how a woman suffering from Ieprosv
had been voluntarily buried alive BY her husband
her son. and some of the neighbors, in the belief
that the sacrifice would stay the transmission
of the disease by Inheritance to the children
Those concerned in this act have now had to
answer to the law for their deed. The sessions
judge found that murder had been committed
by the accused in the sincere belief that they
warding off a great peril. and apparently
with the consent of the woman herself, and he
sentenced the Eve prisoners to transportation for
life.
The evening times., 1900-01-24

There appears to be question of veracity
between Macrum and the State Depart
ment The latter holds that the man Of
mystery and destiny is no longer in the en-
plOy of the Government. The former is
Consular Service. Hence. ii is presumable
that in the course of his ambassadorship
eXtraordinary-no TO say amazing-to the
Pope the French President and perhaps
to the Kaiser, he assumes 10 act as an
American official. Macrum is an enigma
except as a prize chrome.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
THE L. & N. TO BUILD.
An Important short Line Link Plan
ned for orthern Cities.


MONTGOMERY. Ala, Jan. 24.-Oflcials
of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
have filed in the office of the secretary Of
state incorporation papers for the Northern
Alabama Railroad The company Drn.-.-,c---,
to build seyentY=fa,.-- 71eliies of road from.
cri!t..Ilan. on the main line of the Louis
Vile and Nashville in northern Alabama.
through Jefferson Walker. and Cullman
counties to Bessemer. Ala. The Louis
Vile and Nashville owns line of ROAD
from Bessemer to Blocton and also owns a
line which 1t has recently completed from
Selma. Ala. to Pensacola Fla. The for
ty-mle gap between BlOcton and Selma
can easily be built. and this would give the
Louisville and Nashville through line
from the Tennessee Valley TO the Gulf The
proposed new line will penetrate the MIN
eral section of the State and will relieve
the main line of great deal OF heaFy
freight and provide fast through passeI-
service.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
The COnti,

From the New Castle, England, Chronicle)
Devils Island, made famous as the prison of
Dreyfus, has a strange species of animal found
nowhere else on earth. This odd creature, it is
said has been called the coati. and is peculiar
combination Of animal characteristics. 1t is about
the size OF cat when full grown, with long
head shaped like a pyramid, and a tremendous
nose. The jaws are long like those of the young
alligator. and its uses its forepsws to carry its
food to its mouth, as monkeys and squirrels do.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
An African City Built of Lead.
From the Chicago Chroniele.)

lFfom TIE Chicago ChronieIe.J
There is city in Africa where lead ia used
successfully for building purposes. Byra is the
name of this rather extensive town, which has
over 800 buildings built of pure lead. Three very
fine public buildings, with beautiful ornamental
tions, have been constructed from pure lead Be-
sides durability the cheapness of the mineral is
great consideration. Thus the construction of any
of these very elaborate buildings exceed the
cost Of $50, 600.
The evening times., 1900-01-24

1t is announced that under advice from
Washington. Governor Taylor of Kentucky
has ordered his militia in plain clothes to
evacuate Frankfort, the understanding
being that they are 10 be recalled should
the Legislature and courts declare in favor
of seating Goebel. This is the first answer
to the prayers for peace put up in the
Frankfort churches yesterday.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
CURRENT HUMoR.
'Che Real Truth.

From PuCk)
'sPa what is a drawn hattley
'.It is enc in which the enemy has rather Che
hest OF it.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
anite a Different Thing.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
recn-Congratulations. old ehap l hear you
married a lady with an independent fortune.
Brewn-So thought: but find I'm married to
q fnrtune with an independent lady.
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His Inference.

From the Chicago News.)
Willie Cat his lessons)-Say, pa, what's forti
fcation?
Pa--A fertilization my son. is a large fort.
Willie-rhen is a ratification large rat?
The evening times., 1900-01-24

1t must be a source of pride to profes-
sionals like Major Sylvester and Chief
Devery to notice that in the South African
war the mounted police are regarded as
the very best troops on the British side;
while on that of the Beers it is notorious
that the Hops are the hardest thing in
the situation TO handle.
The evening times., 1900-01-24
A iIIain.


From the Chicago Record)
''Do you think Congressman Roberts Is guilty
of bigamy, Aunt MelisssY'
''Bigamy2 Hes guilty of trigonometry."
The evening times., 1900-01-24
A IusuH Nntnrae.

From the Chicago Post)
''What is there so remarkable about herr
why, she's woman who never kept house in
her life and yet she doesn't think she could
settle the servant girl problem
The evening times., 1900-01-24

(From the Chicago Post)
II started at the bottom and climbed up" said
the old gentleman
But it's much pleasanter tobogganing,' re-
turned the spendthIiit son