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New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
AFRTC4'S HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS

AFRIC4'S "HAPPT HUNTING GROCNDS.'
Sir Harry Johnston's plain tales of big game
I'm Uganda must provoke the keenest interest Of
naturalsts the world over. as well as of hunts
men. 1t is an unexpected revelation that there,
or indeed anywhere in Africa. still to be
found such vast herds of wild creatures as
those which were known TO Harris and Living
stone and don-Cumming. The world sup
posed they had all been slain. and the announce
ment that they are still to be found in Uganda
is comparable with one that herds of bison. of
millions each. had been found in Yellowstone
Park. Unhapply there is no room for hope
that any such announcement will ever be made
in this country Our noblest game is gone for
ever. But there is reason, either, to ques-
ton the truth of Sir Harry Johnstons reports,
moderation, even when telling of experiences
which might we'll rouse the imagination and
stimulate the inventive power.
Harris, it will be remembered. visited South
Africa about the time of the Great Trek and
travelled over much of the country which the
Boer war has just made familiar TO the world,
TO wit, the northern part Of Cape Colony and
parts OF the Orange River and Transvaal colo
nies. Even the first named was then a land
tsronged with the finest kinds OF game. The
numbers of wild creatures which he saw would
seem fabulous if did not know they are not
exaggerated Thus near BoksfoHtein he saw
"the face of the country literally white with
spring bucks" Near Meritsane there appeared
to his bewdered vision herds OF Zebras. gnus.
sassaybes hartebeestes, etc, until the land
Escape literally presented the appearance Of a
moving mass Of game" In other places he
saw single herds Of quaggas and brindled gnus
numbering probably fifteen thousand; near Sand
River he fell in with more than three hundred
elephants in a single herd, and one Of his minor
hunting experiences was with group of thirty
two gigantic graffes.
OF course. all these are gone. One might go
the whole of Harris's track to-day and not
meet with a single object worthy OF a bullet.
And some of the most beautiful of the creatures
which then existed in innumerable multitudes
are now practically extinct, much things of
the past as the dodo and the mammoth. 1t is
good news that somewhere there are still vast
herds of Of those creatures, though we
suppose the announcement will chiefly result in
the Fastening of their destruction at the hands
of reckless pot hunters from the four corners Of
the world.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
4 GOOD EXAMPLE.

Mr. Charles G. Dawes. Controller of the Cur
rency. has set an admirable example TO office
holders with political ambitions. He cherishes
the legitimate and commendable wish TO be
United States Senator from Illinois. The cam
paign on the part of asprants for that office
will take place the coming winter. though the
election itself will not be held for more than a
year. With a deiCacy somewhat rare among
officeholders he recognizes that the important
duties of the Controller of the Currency call for
should be no suspicion that its great powers are
being used for any ulteror purpose. Accord
ingly he has placed his resignation in the hands
of the President.
This IS the right course for him to take. and
he IS TO be specially commended for it because
it has not been the usual one. For years men
in both parties holding high office have con-
sdered ii no improperly TO devote consider
able part of their time, and indirectly such
influence as their official position gave them, TO
the accomplishment of political objects either
partisan or personal. Mr.. Dawes could doubt
less have remained Controller Of the Currency
and at the same time have been candidate for
Senator without exciting public protest He
has set a standard which ought to be followed
in such cases both for the sake of the service
and OF administrations. which should be free
from any possible criticism that they are back
ing any of their Subordinates in contests with
other members of the party in power. Mr..
Dawes has been an efficient Controller. has con-
Quoted his office with the sole object of doing
It's work we'll and did he not prefer TO enter
politics the desire would be general for his
continuance in the place.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
THE BATTLE FOR BOHEMIA.

The crowning of Kaiser Francis Joseph at
Prague as King Of Bohemia, which is discussed
in entertaining fashion by "Ex-Attache' else
where in this mornings Tribune will be an
incident Of considerable interest from senti-
mental and historical point Of view. 1t will
mark the re-establshment of an ancient king
dom which once ranked among the great powers
OF Europe. 1t will mark. also, the transforma-
tion of the composite and polyglot dual realm
into triple realm. Once more the storied city
of Prague will be royal residence, and after
many years the Czechs will be able again TO
call themselves a nation. The act will gen
orally be regarded a just and graceful one,
too long deferred, yet none the less welcome 1t
is probable that credit for il is chiefly. if not
solely, to be given to the venerable Kaiser him.
self, that incarnation of political tact, concilia-
ton and harmony, who by the simple force of
his personal influence has long held together
a vast and discordant empire, and who through
some rare genius has caused even his errors and
disasters to endear him all the more to all
classes of his people.
Upon the face of it the incident will mark
the winning Of a long battle by the people of
Bohemia. IL will indeed do that But il will
also mark the beginning of-or perhaps we
should more truly say an important movement
ina fer greater battle. 10 wit, battle for the
possession Of Bohemia, in which there are three
mighty participants. Beyond doubt Francis
Joseph wants TO retain Bohemia as his own
Equally beyond doubt, Russia wants TO seize 1t
for her own. And. finally, there is no secret
made of the fact that powerful faction in
Germany aims AT Incorporating Bohemia into
that empire. For years past Bohemia has been
in a disturbed. sometimes insurgent. CON
dition. Ostensibly the trouble has been between
the Czechs and Germans, the chief factors IN
the population. But those troubles have been
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07

side of a building the merits of the commodi-
ties he has for sale.
Here and there some slight beginnings have
been made. Mr.. Bennett has embodied happy
idea in the winking owls of the Herald Build
ing, and the same bronze birds, with their cleo
trlc eyes, convey an even more delightful inn
preston from their perches the barrier sur
rounding his property at Newport In fact, the
possibilities of thoroughly decorative illumina-
ton in rural or sem-rural neighborboods, where
the presence of much greenery offers every
chance for the creation of romantic vistas. are
peculiarly enticng But everywhere in city
and country, in public buildings and in private
dwellings, IN the establishment Of streets and
or parks, the wise handling of electric light as
means toward the production of definite dec
orative effects would more than repay the
expense and trouble involved. The citizens of
Buffalo have shown us the way toward a new
epoch in the adornment Of the land. We hope
that when the Pan-Amercan Exposition is
closed the vast power that Niagara places at
their disposal will encourage them to attempt
further and permanent, schemes Of ilumlna-
ton, and that throughout the United States
their example will be emulated.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
Neso1' Dailp 1riibrsse
SUNDAY. July Z. 1901.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Prince Won Hohenlohe. former
Imperial Chancellor of Germany. died at Ragatz
switzerland - The Pennsylvania and Bel
glan crews were entertained in the Town Hall
by the Mayor and Corporation of Henley after
which the Americans started for ireland. -=
In the amateur championship athletic games at
Huddersfeld England the Americans won
every event in which they competed with the
exception of the quarter mile run. The
Barnum- Bailey circus train wrecked in
Silesia: besides the material damage to the show
two men were killed and. several injured. -
The KhediYe of Egypt is visiting the Sultan OF
turkey at Constantinople. - The Pope has
written letter TO the superiors of religious in
sttutions condemning the French exceptional
leelslatlon against the religious orders. -
The North German Chemical Works of Gluck-
staot have failed, in consequence of the failure
OF the Cassel Grain Drying Company.
DOMESTIC-The Constitution defeated both
the Columbia and the Independence in the
on Newport beating the Columbia than
Ten minutes and leaving the Independence more
IMAM seven miles astern- - The twentieth
annual interna tional convention of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor was
opened at Cincinnati. == The officers and
clerks of the National Steel and American Steel
Hoop companies. which have been merged with
the Carnegie company. moved by special train
from New-York to Ffttsburg - The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley arrived at their home
IN Canton. - Governor Allen of Porto Rico
rs expected to arrive in the United States in
lew DAYS TO present the Porto Rican legislatures
free trade resolution to the President. - The
Navy Department issued orders re-esta blishng
me european squadron and assigning Rear
ADMIRAL Cromwell TO the command. with the
Chicago as his flagship. - Representative J.
william Stokes OF the With South Carolina
district died at his home in Orangeburg s. c.
II C1TY--Two persons were killed by lightning
Fln NeW-Jersey and passenger on express
train struck: was killed and two
women shocked at Mount Vernon. Cap
lain walker, or the Campania told a story of
making TWO gamblers refund money which they
mad won from Royal Navy lieutenant on the
voyage. - Spate pay chair attendant wa 8
mobbed at Madison Square; he escaped into the
Fifth Avenue Hotel when an effort was made
10 iynch him - General Louis p Di CesnoIa
talked of the bequest of Jacob s. Roger. to the
metropolitan Museum of Art: He said there wa c
no legal obstacle TO the acceptance of the gift
ano tnat the estate would be devoted to the
establishment Of an endowment fund.
lanes X keene's Toddy won the Brighton
handicap Alcedo the winner of the Suburban
sno the favorite, finishing third
THE Observation-Disclosures for TO-DAY.
SHOWERS The tempera ture Yesterday: Hie;,est
y degrees; lowest. II; average 20.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
NOTES or THE NEWPORT SEASON.

Newport r l.. July (SpeciaD.-The members OF
the Fisher Hill Marine Society of Brooklyn.
guests of Captain Hayden his yacht to-day TO
witness the races of the Columbia. the Constitution
and the Independence
The first Sunday night concert at the Casino will
take place tomorrow night and several small din
ners to be given a the grill rooms during the
evening
Mr. and Mrs. Clement C. Moore and their three
sons have left here for their camp in Maine, where
they will spend three weeks.
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt is entertaining Mrs j.
r. Pell at the Breakers.
The steam yacht Irene. with Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
I-ewisOhn, of New-York. arrived in the harbor
day.
Dinners were given this evening by Lispenard
Stewart. Mrs. Elisha Dyer. jr.. Mrs. John Clinton
Gray and Mrs. George Pea body Wetmore.
Mrs. @. p Williams and Mrs a. Cass Garfield
entertained at luncheon this afternoon.
Professor Allan Marquand is a guest at Linden
Gate.
Mrs. Burke-Roche is entertaining F. L. V. HOppin
at Elm Court.
Mrs. j. NJ. Fiske is entertaining Herbert Reed OF
New-YOrk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett. of New-York. guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin D. Morgan. ..--
Mrs. Mabel r.. Lynch of New-York, has arrived,
at the Little cottage in Everett Place.
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enormously aggravated by external intrigue.
There have been ominously and mschievously
close relations between the Czechs and the Pan
Slav propagandists at St Petersburg while on
the other hand the Germans of Bohemia have
been hobnobbing with the Pan-Germanic party
at Berlin. There be little doubt that the
Kaiser has become somewhat alarmed at the
growth of such foreign influences in his realm.
and has accordingly decided upon this heroic
means of meeting and if possible defeating
them. His hope, doubtless is that by assuming
the crown of Wenceslaus elevating Prague to
the dignity of a royal capital and giving to
Bohemia administrative independence on equal
terms with Austria and Hungary he will arouse
an enthusiastic loyalty in that land such as will
put decisive end to alien plottings.
1t may be. Let ii be earnestly hoped that it
will be So Yet there is no assurance of it and
not much ground for confidence of it. Apart
from the fact that Russian and German propa-
gandsts will doubtless continue and redouble
their efforts there is this ominous consideration
that administrative independence for Bohemia
means an embtterng of the strife between Ger
man and Czech. The Czechs are In the over
whelming majority. and will therefore control
the government There is danger that they will
use their power little vindictively and lord it
over the Germans, who have hitherto lorded it
over them. If so. there will be trouble. But
even if the Czechs use their power most tenn
perately the Germans will be offended and
cherish resentment, and will thus be prompted
to continue their coquettings with Berlin. On
the other hand there Is reason to fear that the
extreme party among the Czechs will regard
the gaining of such power as affording only
better opportunity for drawing closer to Russia
1t was not long ago that Baron Rieger, one of
the foremost Czech statesmen, urged that the
Gar should personally intervene against the
extension of German influence in Bohemia, and
spoke of such Pan-Slav propagandists as NJ
Pobieodonostzeff, General Ignatief. General
Komaroff and others 'our friends" Beyond
doubt the battle IS on in earnest. The aged
Kaiser is about to deal shrewd and powerful
blow. But the efficiency of it is yet TO be seen.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
THE ROGERS BEOUESr

Even in this day of magnificent benefactionS
When libraries, colleges and hospitals count rneir
ghts Dy millions, new record is made The
pequest Dy Mr. Jacob $. Rogers OF almost his
enhre fortune, conserratively estimated st
ss.oooooo 10 the Metropolitan Museum of ART
is probably the largest gift ever made bv q nri
vate individual TO single institution Co,nino
so soon after Mr.. Carnegie's hitherto nm
paralleled gift for branch libraries. its magnis
cence is all the more striking and suggestive of
The possibilities of intellectual and artistic life
in this city
IN contemplating such bequest the mind is
hkeiy 10 dwell almost exclusively on its ma
terial vastness and TO picture the buildings and
exhibits which it will furnish and compare them
with the museums of other lands. The tcmpta
non is great to rejoice in the thought that now
New-sork. with these millions and the other
millions which they are sure to attraction the
Scriptural law that TO him that hath shall be
given is conspicuously true of colleges and CAL
ler1es and other such nstitutions-can secure
Whatever collections ii desires. And truly II is
great thing TO be able TO buy pictures and not
see them diverted TO richer galleries: a great
tnlng TO be able 10 build a museum filed with
treasures 10 which the whole world will turn
Tor delight and instruction But Ii is q greater
thing 10 have people with that interest in
ideas, that appreciation of the beautiful. which
makes a splendid museum a part OF their lives
and something more than an exotic among them.
Even better than the collections which Mr.
Rogers's money can buy would be the general
conviction that such thing as the Metropolitan
Museum OF Art was really and seriously worth
while for everybody and something more than
place of popular amusement or special instruc-
tion for the few; and if anything could carry
that conviction to the material mind ii would be
the spectacle of a hard headed business man
devoting millions 10 the service of art for the
people. when he might have built schools or
hospitals, or even sewerage systems. as Mat
thew vassars neighbors wanted him TO do In
stead Of founding institution so little likely
TO benefit their town as a woman's college Mag
niGcent are the possibilities for the development
Of great museum offered by Mr.. Rogers 10 the
trustees of the Metropolitan, who have long
struggled with inadequate resources 10 main-
tain art collections OF the best and most useful
type. More magnificent are the possibilities for
the development Of taste and refinement offered
10 the people OF New-York by such a museum
as Mr. Rogers's money, rightly used, can create.
We should be glad TO sec NewYork possess the
best museum In the world, but gladder TO see
IT possess the best used museum In the world.
II is TO be regretted that Mr.. Rogers did not
begin bis benefactions during his lifetime and
see some of the results Of his bounty. Perhaps
eaiesV. or desire TO avoid the annoyance TO
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
PERSONAL.
our wars.

Prince Nicholas OF Greece, third OF the
King OF the Heenes. recently designated
laureate" in a dramatic congress organized by
the University of Athens The work which OBJ
tained for him this distinction a comedy
titled The Reformers," and was judged on It's
merits the competitors having 70 send in their
compositions under pseudonymes only
Dr. James c. Wood, the president OF the
American Institute OF Homeopathy. Is resident
OF Cleveland Ohio and a professor OF gynecoiogy
In the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College.
Lord Dufferin, who completed his seventy-ffth
year recently. referred 10 himself the maid of
all work 10 the British Government"
Although President Henry c. Weston OF Grocer
Theological Seminary IS than eighty years
old. he performs all the duties of his office. and
viii deliver four lectures week the inter
UNCONVENTIONAL Bible class to be held at Lake
orion, Mich. AS long ago as lsis he was moderator
OF the Baptist General Association OF Illinois. which
State the scene of his early labors.
The Paris "Gauois" says that statues of the
following named celebrities are be erected in
Paris by the municipal authorities: Garibaldi,
Baudelalre. Pasteur Gounod Balzac SpulIer. De
Musset BOule. Jules Simon. Verlaine, General Du-
mas. Alexandra Dumas hls, GARNER. Auguste
Comte. Daudet and Hugo.
Washington. July s-Secretary Long returned to-
night from Boston.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07

ana a popular writer Of decided SUCCESS u,.
earlier training was in newspaper work in m.
columns of The New-York World undar ,h
inspiration Of Mr.. Manton Marble Mr.. William,
Henry Hurlbert and their friend. Mr.. Sam
MS best books are very excellent specimens q,
journalism. Even that. however is an onnion
which should have kept TO myself. ir Won b.s
not permitted The Associated Press to lift him
oy the hair of the head and thrust in the IA
nous man" among Emerson. Lowell. Longtel-
low and Holmes. A fair Judgment would havs
complimented him by placing him beside Me-
Master-a writer also open to many criticisms,
but still with more attractive style. a better
knack Of telling a story and probably a wider
popularity
What would like to insist upon much more
earnestly. is the duty of putting up some bar
riers against this ever-rsing flood of literary
swash, which the publishers seem to ask and
even imagine they can contract for and which
so many editors are eager to furnish under the
delusion that the public will swallow anything
The Tribune has long upheld the traditions of
intelligent, well-consdered and discriminating
literary criticism. 1t grieves many friends to
see creeping into your columns even concessions
TO current vulgarism in taste and extrava-
sance in expression like this Associated Press
dispatch. They beg you to believe that your
readers are sane, and wish to be treated as
such-whatever may be the case about some
other newspapers and their readers As Mat
thew Arnold would have said, There is still a
remnant IN America" Yours respectfully,
YALE, '52
Brooklyn, July 6. 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
STATE TEACHERS ELECT OFFICERS

Buffalo, July 6-The sessions of the Nev-York
State Teachers Association were resumed to-day.
The following officers were elected; President,
Henry p Emerson. Superintendent OF Public In
structton OF Buffalo, first vice president DR.. Will
lam l. Ettinser, of New-YOrk; second vice-pres-
dent W. II. Scott. of Syracuse; third vice-presi-
dent. Margaret Brennan. OF Buffalo; fourth vice.
president. Kate Walsh, of New-YOrk: secretary,
r. \. Soaring OF Rochester: treasurer, w H.
Benedict; OF Elmira. This afternoon the teachers
visited the exposition.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
STORY OF A DUEL DIsCREDIrEp.

Paris, July 6-Careful investigation of the report
cahled 10 the United States and published there
that Albert Hopkins. Of the president Of the
WOmen's College. in Baltimore. and a relative OF
the benefactOr OF Johns Hopkins University had
fought duel with Henri d 'Estournel disabling his
opponent by a wound in the sword arm has salts
fed the inquireTs that the story is quite unfounded
Nothing is published regarding such affair, and
nothing is known OF il by the police or in other
competent quarters. Henri d'EstOurnel Is not
known here. Albert Hopkins when seen this even
ing. declined TO discuss the story
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07

This is a wonderful year for the breaking OF
records In automobile races old Father Times
figures have been sent reeling. In turf contests
previous marks have been passed by. College
carsmen have been surprising the earlier feats
of speed. And best of all, the magnificent total
of gifts to universities and colleges and art in
stitutions scared far above the topmost height
OF other seasons. Many OF our hospitals and
many of charities are rejoicing in most gem
erous benefactions. Ships fly faster and hearts
beat faster in these glorious days
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07

The Navy Department is anxious to recruit
apprentices and sailors from the South Atlantic
States-especially from the sound indented
coasts OF the two Caronas. Carolinians, it is
said, make model jack tars as they have made
conspicuously gallant and capable soldiers In all
our wars
New-York tribune., 1901-07-07

TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among those who arrived yesterday on tire
Cunard liner Campania were Mr.. and Mrs John r.
Arkley, Cecil Barring. the Rev. Fl. y. Bate. Fred
erick Bell, the lecturer: H. W. Bowen United
States Minister TO Persia. who IL going to take
similar position in Venezuela: Lieutenant Bruce.
r. N; the Rev. John W. Casey, the Rev. ]. Chat
tin. Mrs. Devereux Clapp. Miss Clapp. John II.
Cockburn. the Rev. d. V. Collins the Rev William
j. Culbert Mr.. and Mrs ]. Curtin the vfscount
Dalrymple son OF the Earl of Stair: Joseph Haigh,
Charles Harrison. ]. B. Hayes WiIfred L. Hepton
G.. Horander. Arthur c. Humphreys. vice-ConsuI
of Spain; DIR. NJ Jackson. Mr.. and Mrs W. X
Knox; Major General Law. British army. retired:
Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Lord J. Is. Mackey A Mac
Nider. the Rev. ]. McCabe. w VI. Mckay J. W.
MIckleborough. Or. c. E. Miller Mr.. and Mrs
Whitney Mockridge. the Misses Mockridge F. J.
Otis w. S. Pitcairn A. - Prescott. c. s Shanklin
the Kew George smith, c. @ Balm, Major ]. t.
stephen G. Stuart Talbot. W. V. s Thorne Colo
mel Esteve and NJ. 2. Parker.
On board the steamship ST. Paul OF the Ameri-
Line which arrived In this port yesterday
were W. P. Adams, Mrs. Benjamin Brewster, Mrs
Donald Cameron Miss Cameron. Mrs c. H. Col
burn, Major II. l. Hawthorne Captain r. s De
Koven, U. s. y T. 5. ]. r. Collier, Thomas e
Cushing Miss Cushing Miss Josephine Hail. Mrs
Colgate Hoyt. Miss HOyt Samuel r LippincOt jr
Miss Gertrude Mcneil. Colonel Montgomery d A.
Ansbacher. C. II. Putnam Miss Margaret Robin
son, Mr.. ard Mrs. Victor SOrchan. A. s. Aarons
Ur; Ly;r W; a Van Norden Albert Lewis, Egerton |.
Neuhaus. A. III. Sands. Santiago SCtomayer, T. r.
Woodlock and j. Herbert Sawyer.
Southampton. July 6-W. Bayard Cutting jr and
Mrs. Cutting and Clarence Cary are among the
passengers who sailed to-day the American Line
for New-Y York