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New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
DRoPPLNG AZ APPLE OF nLscoRn

DhDffLAb AN APPLE or DISCORD.
If Colonel Bryan is TO be dispossessed from
Democratic leadership, he is at least deter
mined that his mantle shall not fall on sue
cessor identified with the ''reactionary" inter-
ests which are plotting his overthrow In this
weeks issue of The Commoner" he puts for
ward the ingenious suggestion that the contest
Tor the next Democratic Presidential nomina-
ton be made genuinely free for alP'; that the
sectional and geographical tests of eligibility
now in vogue be discarded, and that the South.
which has not furnished a candidate for any
party since 1864. be encouraged to assert in the
Democratic convention of 1904 its long deferred
claims 10 national recognition
For the last thirty-fve years as Colonel
Bryan shows. Democratic Presidential nomina-
tions have been dictated by purely sectional
exigencies. The South itself, the controlling
force in national conventions, has selected with
unfailing regularity candidates whose especial
strength in few doubtful Northern States was
counted on 10 overcome a hostile sectional
majority in the Electoral College. Till the old
alliance Of the sixteen Southern and Border
States with New-York, New7Jersey, Indiana
and Connecticut was broken by the intrusion
Of the silver issue, New-York and Indiana fur
nished an almost unbroken succession of Demo
cratic standard bearers. When the new alliance
of the Southern and the Western Silver States
was effected in 1896 the South was driven by
the same pressure of logic to seek Presidential
candidate from a doubtful Trans Missouri
State like Nebraska. Now that the South's sec
'ond national alliance has proved less fruit
full and practicable than its first, and party SEN
timent in the South itself is beginning TO
clamor for a revival Of better relations with the
East, Mr.. Bryan cleverly drops the Southern
politicians hint which may make them ponder
seriously before casting their fortunes with the
Reorganization" movement now spreading
through the East and North.
Colonel Bryans suggestion to the Southern
leaders has both gratitude and policy behind it
The South gave him an exceptionally generous
and loyal support in his two Presidential cam
paigns. 1t had absolutely no faith in the fan.
tastic anti-imperialistic issue ON which he ap
pealed for votes last year, and little greater
confidence In the silver imitation programme on
which he based his canvass five years ago Yet
the Southern leaders consented 10 his two sue
cessive nominations, and furnished all but q
vanishing percentage Of the ballots cast fol
him in the Electoral College. If he must choose
political legatee, every consideration of equity
urges him TO shift the honors and responsible
ties OF leadership 10 the shoulders Of some Iowa
asp.rant from the South.
But in encouraging the South TO consider the
old sectional embargo its ambitions raised
Colonel Bryan also ceyerly foiIs the strategy OF
the "reorganizers" who are preparing TO read
dictionary lenders is the revival Of the old con
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
C. VANDERBILT TO JOIN GUARD
WILL BECOME A LIEUTENANT IN THE
TWELFTH REGIMENT

II was announced yesterday that Cornelius VAN
der bilt was soon be made lieutenant In the
18th Regiu ent of the National Guard He has
been persuaded by friends 10 accept the candidacy
for this office, and IT is understood that no rlVai
candidate will be put forward compete with him
for the place II further understood that Mr..
Vanderbilt is TO take the place left vacant by
Lieutenant Preece. I'm Company 1. Colonel Dyer,
commanding the regiment. said yesterday that he
would soon order the election.
II has been known for some time that Mr.. Van
derbnt intended to become a member OF the Ma
tional Guard. but until recently he was said TO be
undecided 10 what regiment he would join FOR
some weeks he visited the aTmory of the 18th
REGIMENT and showed the greatest interest In the
drills He present a guest the other night
at n reunion held by members OF Company G. and
at that time decided that the 18th his choice.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

The ties which bind Mr.. Croker to England
seem to be growing stronger. He has decided to
give up racing on this side of the water, and
has ordered his American horses sent to run
upon the British turf. In Vantage he has
home of which he is fond and in which he lives
the life of a typical English squire. When he is
in New-York he invariably occupies rooms in
clubhouse. Possibly he may take the oath of
allegiance to King Edward VII many years
have passed Stranger things have happened.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Deputy Commissioner York reports to Com
missioner Murphy that there Violate
of law at Coney Island The Earthly Paradise
is found at last and the peace and calm of the
millennium are brooding from Sea Gate to the
eastern extremity of Sheepshead Bay. No SIN
ners. All saints. Nothing wrong. Harps and
halos the only wear.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
THE IDEAL STREET SIGN.
From The Scientific American.

from ne Scientuc American
The difficulty of providing a clear street sign
which Will answer the needs of both passen-
gers and pedestrians has been neatly overcome by
John A Slecher. the Editor of esteemed con-
temporary. ''Leslies Weekly No. 10 Fffth-ave.
New-York City. In addition 10 the usual horizontal
sign which designates street. Mr. Sleicher's lamp
post bears vertical sign designating the street
avenue intersected. passenger In car can see
at a glance that the avenue along which he is
travelling ls for example. Broadway and that the
street which he Just passed Is Franklin-st the
first legend extending horizontally and the second
vertically The pedestrian finds similarly that the
along which he is walking is Franklin-st. and
that the avenue which he is about to cross is
Broadway. He need not walk around the lamppost
10 ascertain the name of the avenue. Mr.. SLEIGH
ers lamp post Is now under consideration by the
Municipal Art Society of New-York and will doubt
less meet with the approval of that organization.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

might almost say. hopeful as at the beginning
of the war.
Whether Mr.. Steyn will be regarded in future
as hero or an evil genius, and be praised for
his long enduring valor or be condemned for
his fatuous obstinacy, it is yet too early to
declare But that he will be ranked as one of
the two or three foremost figures, if not, indeed
the foremost, on the Boer side. seems assured
beyond all question.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

huizon. who has been banished from Pretoria. ana
is In Philadelphia in the interest of his fell
low countrymen. He seemed surprised that the
situation fully understood here. The
Boers" he explained. ARE short of supplies. When
the British soldiers captured they taken to
headquarters and relieved of their shoes. hats.
coats and trousers. When they are turned loose
they find their way back to their own lines clad
only In their underclothing." But suppose they
have underclothes?' suggested. Mr. Won
Brockhuizon smiled and shrugged his broad shoul-
ders. They should not be so careless, he replied
-(Phiadelphia Record.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
RAPID OFFICIAL RISE.
| ON THE SOLE STRENGTH OF MODEST APPOINT
| MENT AS "SECRETARY"
rom The San Francisco Chronicle.

From The San Francisco Chronicle
Bremen. July l2-The report that Ambassador
1919 W.te ~ ABOUT 10 retire from office is causing
aueh ah specuiation as TO his successor. The in
na,ns nremeh .;t ana hamburg which closely con-
necteu with German American commercial circles
would like to see Frederick w Hollis of the Inter,
national Court of Arbitration, appointed to the
terests in New-York ~ ' 50
f1oiis mas PRESIDENT Mckinley's fullest confidence
and the support of Ambassador White Hollis re-
eshsiy ueciared TO friend that his present place
as, as q memper OF the International Court of Arbi-
lauon was merely a stepping stone to the Ambas-
sadorshp at Berlin or at all events opportunity
10 prepare TOT diplomatic Hollis has spent
mueh OF MS time In Berlin as the guest of Ambas-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
CARDINAL MARTINELLT AT CHICAGO.

Chicago. July 1s-Cardinal Martnell arrived he-e
to-day from Washington, accompanied by Monsig
nor Rocker. Cardinal Martneli viii oiciate in the
conservation OF the Rev. Father p. j. Muldoon as
auxiliary bishop OF the Chicago archdiocese on
next Thursday. Many dignitaries of the Church
VIII be
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

If the Democratic managers are wise they
may try to collect for 1904 that bulging cam
paign contribution of Aguinaldos which didn't
get into their last years strong box.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Miss Lucy Lane an American actress who h's
been in England for some time and who returns
from there month ago. is said 10 be DYING a. -
Iuke's Hospital from tuberculosis
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
THE ENTERPRISE AT RUSSIA's CApIrD

ST. Petersburg. July 1s.-The Massachusetts
ing ship Enterprise, Commander ho"a1 raj
Hughes has arrived here for week STA, sS,s r.
having called at Leith and Copenn,ts en-
ports having had pleasant trip UP the o~A
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

The last performance at Roster & Biais VII :,
given on Sunday night. The interior enec's oi nj mi
theatre. according to information last hish" "
be sold at auction on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

BeGoTs ron Ieags The city for gonr summer out
iag be snrs 70 subscribe for TIE TRIBUNE Yon 4ciH
Jerl lost uithouf it, The address 1ciH be changed
often as desired.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

There is no doubt Mr.. Sleicher's idea is the
best yet presented. though possibly slight
notifications might still improve it, The cut
below gives the general notion.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

tofore should be brought to book on this Ques-
tion, and should be pledged to do all he can to
abolish this wrong.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
THEODORE MosS's WILL FILED.

Alt OF TIE THEATRICAL MANAGERS ESTATE
LEFT TO THE WIDOW
The will of Theodore Moss, the theatrical
ager was filed for probate in the SurrOgate's Of
flee yesterday by Howe * Hummel attorneys for
Mrs. Octaya a. Moss the widow. Mr.. Moss left
all his property TO his widow. The personal estate
Is said be worth Sl5O00 while the value of the
real estate is not given Mrs. Moss is appointed
sole executrix of the will. which is dated Decem-
Der TO- 1885 Mr. Moss died at Seabright. y. j..
mi
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
Amneemenis.

CAfINO-sl5-Florod
CHERRY BLOSSOM GROyE-s:3o-vau6evi
EDEN MUsEE-Day and Evening-World in Wax
KEITH S-ContinuoUs Performance
ROSTER & BIhLs-1;45-7:i5-Ne -Neudevllie
KnrC'K ERBoCKER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Stsoiers
MANHATTAN REACH-2-Sousa His FSand-3:5o-
Bicycle Races-s-Pain's War in China-9-The Kun
PARADISE GARDENs-s:15 TO I2-Naudeyile
PASTOR'S-Day and Ngat-Contnuous Show
ST. NICHOLAS. EN-s:15-Katenborn orchestfai
TERRACE GARDEN-s-Fra DiavoIo
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Athens. Ohio July l9.-Dr. Aston Ellis of Hamil-
University. and AT once assumed his duties.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Mrs. ]. G. Johnson has Mr.. and Mrs Geors'
Pepper Norris staying with her at Newport Ms
Norris is the daughter OF Mrs. Johnson and sists;
of Colonel Edward de v Morrell
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Payne Whitney viii leave
Newport on Friday next and sail week from 10
day for Europe with the object OF spending the re-
n1ainder of the summer and the fall in Scotland
where they have taken place.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. W. 5. Gurnee. jr., and their dausn
ters have arrived at Bar Harbor for the season
where Mr.. and Mrs. Abram s Hewitt and tnei
daughters have likewise arrived, as we'll as Nj
Alexander Van Nest.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Among others at the Waldorf-Astoria yesterday
for luncheon were Mr. and Mrs N. Thayer Rob-.
who had come up from Southampton for the day.
and Mrs. Henry Sedley and her daughter Eleanor
Mrs SedIey wore black skirt and a waist ot
India muslin trimmed with Cluny lace, and a olaek
hat Miss Sedley wore a pale blue muSnn waist
with her black skirt, and blue hat trimmed VIE
leaves
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

On the social programme for to-day is the dane.
to be given at Oyster Bay for the Coriutbia,
Yacht Club. of Philadelphia. at which a nunns
of the members of the New-Yorx Yacht Club no
assembling for their annual cruise at Glen Covs
close by, will also be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13

Assisted by a Staff Of Prominent Literary Me1

the error Of attacking Lee at Mile Kun
when disaster must have ensued, ana ire
quently gives valuable information which
saves mistakes on the part of the Federal
leaders. The book wears an air OF reality
which is absolutely convincing to the
reader, and the effect is heightened by
the introduction Of maps and notes, the
latter sometimes affecting to correct an
error into which the narrator has fallen
concerning some trivial circumstance, as
in one instance where he speaks of Colo
mel Shooter as Captain Shooter. All this
Is very artstically done and the attention
to detail in the narrative itself is in char
acter with it's pretensions. The leading
figures of the war are freely introduced,
and while no especial attempt is made at
character drawing the historical person
ages are in the main satisfactory. The
author is less happy in his creations; the
persOnages who owe their existence sole
~ to his fancy are entirely too theatrical
as a rule. and are evident puppets. In
deed Mr.. Benson is far more at home
when making the dry bones of history
live than when indulging In pure ro-
nance: in the latter field he is neither
strong nor convincing. But when dealing
with military movements in their details
the story reads as a genuine narration OF
events. Y. II. P.
JACK RACER. BY Henry Somerville.
Mcclure, Phillips 6 Co., New York.
This is the story of a young fellow who
is described as a refreshing, imperturba-
Die chap, impusive, happy-go-lucky'
usually doing things which he ought not
in Pckin's opinion, but doing them III tue
very best way that such things can De
done Fekin, it may be mentioned, IS the
western village wherein the chap III
question resides, and is described as
typical" 1t may be; but we are not
acquainted with the type. jack Racer is
considered a endowed for time, but
suddenly blossoms out in more serious
fashion passes the bar, is given the nom
nation for Justice of the Peace, is as
sured of election. and then allows himself
to be defeated by the PRONUNCIATION Of a
piece of unfounded scandal which, he
ou,xotically refuses to refute. However.
the girl of his heart accepts him and all
ends happily The interest of the story
depends entirely upon the character draw
ing: and we cannot say that in this the
author has been very successful. Jack
himself is a little absurd at times and
never very convincing; the remainder OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
Arthur D. Eastman, Lit. D., is

Arthur D. Eastman, Lit. D., is
the pen name of that brilliant
author and editor, Joseph Z.
Aver, B. D., Phi. D. Our editor
was educated at the universities
of Harvard, Berlin, Halle and
Leipzig, taking his Phi. D. from
Leipzig 1898. He was fellow in
the Johns Hopkins University
l8oo-loOO, and is now lecturer at
the Theological School at Cam
bridge. He was associate editor
Of the Worlds Orators Series. of
which Guy Carleton Lee was
editor in chief, and received a
large part Of his literary training
under that distinguished critic and
literateur. He has published sew
eral works, among them Die
Ethik Joseph Buffers, and has
contributed many articles on lit
erature, art, music and painting
to the periodical press. Our
author has a wide acquaintance
among literary men and critics,
and a score Of them have prom
ised their active cooperation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13

beautiful in its way as that last chapter
entitled Hoping All In all, We feel
iupelled to express the warmest adj
miration for Mrs Greenes thought, pur-
pose and EXECUTION; we thank her for
her book, and hope that yet more will
be given US by her, to wake US to real
izaticn of all that might be, and all that
is, had we but eyes to see. Her work is
among those that should live
A NEST OF GIRLS BY Elizabeth weslyn
Timlow. E. P. Dutton & Co., New
York
In "a Nest Of Girls" Miss Timlow has
given us a most admirable story of board
ing-school life. The book Is primarily
intended for girls of ages ranging from
ten to seventeen; but we think that it Is
more apt to be erjoyed-certainly to be
aprreciated-by those of maturer years.
The book is full of thought and mont
ton. not given in the form of sermoniZ-
ing. in incident result and reflection.
The character of the head teacher. Mrs.
Conway. is beautifully drawn; she Is IN all
her highest ways a woman OF life and
thought OF a quiet beauty and truth
which are helpful even to read of in fic-
ton, and to find which in real life IS a
blessing and promise she is q Wo-
man who can think for herseff and VINO
dares to antagouize-not blatantly, but
none the less strenuously and effectually-
the shams that are so persistent in the
life of the day. Miss Timlow, is hardly
as successful in her Characterization of
the girls whom she draws. They are
rather too old for their years. Miss Tim
lows girls, however, apart from this err
ror of drawing. are very human-as they
should be. since Miss Timiow is herself
sible saints nor irresponsible sinners.
J. NJ D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
TWO TO ONE ON THE GRAY
portfolio of
mgS by c. F. UnderwoodJ

the personages CT the book are rather
tirescme. There are various attempts at
pathos and humor; but the pathos is too
apt TO be numerous and the humor pa
thcic. Yet we have no doubt that the
book will find an audience and perhaps
communication, for it is of a type that ap-
peals TO the readers of some of the most
popular novels OF the day s. X.
TLOOD-TIDE. BY Sarah P. Mel. Greene
Harper & Bros, New York.
Mrs. Green has written a very remark
able work in her new book, '-Flood-Tide."
1t is remarkable in many ways for one
thing. we are at a loss how to classify
it. We call it book" and work" in
our first sentence because we can find
no other term for it; it is not novel;
romance or even story. Perhaps it is
a long parable; certainly it can be given
no conventional title. The scene is laid
in :. hamlet town on the coast Of Maine:
but the town is entirely fanciful. We
could wish with all our heart that there
we're such a town as Mrs. Greene has
described; we would seek it and take
UP our abode there for the rest of life.
Not that the inhabitants thereof are
perfect; they are human, but in general
humanity at its best the highest, though
undeveloped along the lines which we are
accustomed to think OF as leading to best
result. There is a thread OF a story,
just sufficient to afford excuse for intro
ducing the various characters, some of
whom represent the outer world and
stand out in strong contrast to the town
people. The purpose-rather, the mean
=ing-of the book is a noble optimism that
take: its stand or faith and holds to
the best, strong in the belief that the best
must conquer. The book is, in fact,
built upon one phrase, the salutation in
use among these primitive people; Here's
hoping It is a song of hope through
ouI. There is recognition Of sin and sor-
row and failure of ideal and lack OF
strength to rise; but there is grasp of hope
beyond and above ALL. Yet the book is
in no sense a sermon. It has humor as
well as pathos; It has acute sense OF
character and fine breadth OF delineation.
Nor is there lacking a beauty that holds
I the reader entranced. II he can appreciate
that which is offered him. Rarely indeed
( Of late years have we read anything as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13

holds for them happiness. A closing
wore Of this book is: In every respect,
a success. S. II. D.
THE MAKING OF A .MARCHIONEsS.
BY Frances Hodgson Burnett. Fred
erick A. Stokes Co., New York.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett has
been silent for a long time, about iva
years, and now makes her reapie:'rance
with little story of English society. II
is as simple as a story by Miss Edge
worth at her simplest. The plot il plot
1t can be called, is the angling for q
marquis by three women, and his cap
ture by a. woman who did not angie. Inc
Marquis is over fifty and the woman,
Emily Fox-Seton. who captures him is
on the shady side of thirty; SO 1t can
readily be understood that there is very
little romance in the book. Indeed, the
wooing of the Marquis is one of the
most unrOmantic scenes that was ever
conceived in the brain of a writer; he
calls the lady of his affections My Good
Girl and says to her. II am not mar
ryng man, but [ must marry, and | like
you better than any woman | have ever
known" This is not an ardent wooingr
and the lady might be pardOned If she
required some further proof OF his al
lection than is expressed in his words;
very lovahle one, and she IS quite con-
tent with this rather perfunctory love
making. nor does she seem to resent the
somewhat remarkable manner in which
Lord Walderhurst Announces to his cous-
in the fact Of his engagement. You need
not give Emily Fox-Seton any more
clothes Maria,; he said, i am going TO
supply her in the future. l have asked
her to marry me- This speech of the
Marquis gives a glimpse into the person.
atty of the heroine, If thus she can be
called. she is poor and good and is con-
stantly helping people and wondering why
they like her In this latter respect she
strikes US as q little untrue to nature.
but there may be such women. At al
events she is n Very good and lovable
character and We do not wonder that
Lor6 Walderhurst falls in love witl Ter
in preference to the other women Of the
book. who are not particularly adtnilai'ie.
being either rather silly or decidedly &c
signing. and all too evidently so to de-
ceive the blindest man that ever grew e
bachelorhood.
A HEROINE OF 1872. BY Amy E. BIanch-
ard W., y. Wilde Co, Boston.
"a Heroine OF 1917" is d simplest told