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authors thoroughly familiar vein, and exert
something though not all Of his earlier spell.
The skilful mixture Of humor and pathOs in
'Jimmys Big Brother from California is pleas
ing; and lawless San Franciscan days yield
capital material, capitally treatei in Under
the EaVes " and in the tale of how one pict-
urosque character Saw Life in the city years
ago "A Vision of the Fountain" strikes a
newer note, successfully. and "A Romance Of
the Line" similarly uncharacteristic in motive,
is fiat failure But there is nothing in the
book quite fresh and entertaining as the con-
Guiding chapter. that on Bohemian Days In
San Francisco" 1t sketches conditions and
types now fading into the dim light of history;
we told of the palmy days of the Vigilance
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
An TNTEACHABLE THING.

ANDREW LANG ON THE FUTILrTY OF SCHOOLS
OF LITERATURE
Nj Lang asserts that he is iod fashioned and
prejudiced enough TO believe that literature can
not be taught; wherein We agree with him.
when at school," he says, Il must have been
one of the most literary of my young COM
panions; indeed, as Scott said when a boy, You
can't think how ignorant these boys were. Like
the rest i went to English class till was
fourteen, after which We were supposed TO know
all about English literature, and turned TO
higher things Dismal handbooks ABOUT "o"er
and Lydgate were placed in our reluctant ana
grubby little fists My memory is not soiled
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prints and other souvenirs Of the poet. William
Penn, by the way is buried at spot only
mile and a half distant from the cottage.
A LESSON TO HUMORISTS.
From The London Morning Post.

One cannot safely assume in these days that
there is any region in which such-and-such
iournal is not read. Recently a certain humor-
jst needed rest and went and stopped in a cot
tage in a remote village by the sea. His sitting
room opened on the kitchen, where MS lanolaoy,
a woman widely esteemed as a person of great
acumen and a maker of phrases, was wont to
receive the neighbors. He listened and put both
landlady and neighbors INTO some amusing
sketches which were promptly published in
London magazine. A month or two went by.
Then one afternoon he came back to the cot
tage to meet and cover before an indignant
matron who told him. among other things, that
he had one hour in which to pack his traps and
quit the village. She was not going to have an
eavesdropper in her house, and she added sig
nificant hint to the effect that the people of the
village were Of the same opinion, and might be
betrayed into an attempt to give forcible dem
onstratiou of their views.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
FICTION.


UNDER THE REDWOODS. By Bret Harte. limo,
PIP S34. HouShton, Mtn Co.
THE SILVER SKULL. A Romance. By S r.
Crockett. Illustrated by CT. Grenviile Manton.
l2mo, PIP. X, 5l5. Frederick A. Stokes Company.
a MASTER OF FORTUNE Being Further Ad-
ventures of Captain Kettle BY Cutcliffe Hyne.
Illustrated by Stanley L. Wood 12mo pp. 317.
q. w. Dillingham; Company
There are nine pieces of fiction in Mr.. Harte's
latest volume and chapter Of personal
reminiscence Some of the stories are In the
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
MILTON'S COTTAGE.

THE SCENE OF HIS RETIREMENT AT CaALFoNT
ST. GILES.
Apropos Of the various publications dealing
with Milton which review to-day, repro
duce two photographs, recently received. of the
cottage at Chalfont st. Giles, to which the poet
retired during the plague in London. There he
finished Paradise Lost" and wrote Paradise
Regained.' The cottage is kept up by body of
trustees, and shelters a small collection of books
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
A REMINISCENCE OF GONCOURT.
I'M The London Globe.

From The London Globe.
Tine GauoiS'' states that the hotel the
Boulevard Montmorency, in which Edmond de
Goncourt died. and in which he was accustomed
to hold his literary receptions, is about to be
sold, it being the last piece of real estate left
by this celebrated writer Latterly it had been
in the care of an old servant, named Peagie,
who also had charge of the nOveliStS cat. This
animal, however is now Dead and the old SER
want has gone to live in Passy small PEN
sion left him by his master.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05

Augustine Birrell, / think, has asked, What, in
the name OF the Bodlean, has the general public
do with literature"
New-York tribune., 1901-05-05
CONSTANTINOPLE.
RESEARCHES IN THE BYZANTINE ERA

BYZANTINE CoNSTANTINOPLE The Walls Of
The city and Adjoining Historical Sites. BY
Alexander van Millingen, NJ. A. Professor OF
History ,,h Robert College Constantinople. With
Maps. Plans and Illustrations. Octave, DID, XII
36 Imported by Charles Scrihner,s sons -
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Maryland and Virginia Next.

Within a few weeks the democrats OF
Maryland and Virginia will meet in state
convention Shall We witness on those two
occasions the reproduction Of the Ohio per-
formance respecting Mr.. Bryan and the
Kansas City platform? Not an exact re-
production. maybe. but something like 1t
and designed to meet the same end. That
is TO say. there IS no probability that
Organism will be indorsed. but there is
quite as little that Mr.. Bryan's picture
will be trampled on. or that his name will
he Kissed. The excuses at Columbus are
not likely to be repeated where politicians
of the sagacity of Mr.. German and Mr.
Montague will be in control.
Mr.. Germans path would appear to be a
little smoother than that Of Mr.. Montague
The Maryland democracy ignored Organism
two years ago. when it nominated the state
ticket headed by John Walter Smith. Mr.
German. instructed by the result in 1885,
refused al that time to carry any dead
weight: and when he won at the polls he
claimed the victory as in part vindica-
ton of his judgment. The silver men
threatened him. but did not execute their
threat At any rate, democratic candidates
standing on a platform with no mention
of Organism In it were elected. Last year.
when Organism was again the issue, and
Mr. German. as in 1896, was fighting mere
" for regularity's sake, the republicans
swept the state. So that, if Mr.. German
needs it, he has little history to quote
on the subject of leaving Organism out OF
the state platform this year.
In Virginia the situation is somewhat
complicated The new democratic leader
has shown himself to be a capital cam
paigner. but he has just seized the reins
and therefore lacks experience. And then
the silver sentiment in the state has been
stronger than in Maryland. In all the
cities and towns were democrats who
thought the free coinage issue most I'M
wise. but they were not in numbers or in
energy sufficient to throw the state to the
sound money cause Virginia has twice
supported Mr. Bryan for the presidency,
and he has still good many warm friends
in the state For these reasons 1t will be
no easy matter-though the necessity is
effectively and politely around the name
and policy of the Nebraskan.
But. at last. the question arises will this
new movement put Mr.. Bryan out OF this
years campaigns? If he contests the point.
as he row seems disposed to do how
many votes can he control? What strength
may he be expected to develop in the role
of a bolter. active or passive? How long
Is his arm when reaching for vital spot
IN a democratic organization figuring on
his own destruction?
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which they could not rightfully violate.
One of the proposals of the labor represen-
tatives. according to President Shaffer of
the Amalgamated, was to the effect that
the new agreements between union organ
ization and manufacturers should abrogate
contracts between workers and employees
relating to the formers status as to the
unions. In an interview in Pittsburg
President Shaffer denied that his people
had demanded that the non-union men
be compelled to join the union, but stated
that the AmaIgamated had asked the right
to enter the mills freely for the purpose
of organizing them.
Thus the issue seems to be drawn along
the line of the future status of the men
not now affiliated with the union. This is
not an especially new phase of the trade
union question for 1t has applied to nearly
every street railway strike of late years.
There is this difference. however, that the
controversy over the non-union men in
street railway strikes almost invariably
affects those who have been engaged to re-
place strikers. whereas in the present case
the non-union steel workers have been
regularly employed as such prior to the
suggestion of a strike. The manufacturers
have thus far declined either to discharge
these men in favor Of union workers or to
compel them to Join the union regardless
of their preferences.
The peaceful outcome Of the machinists
strike, just now closing with success in
most instances for the men, suggests the
hope that the present difficulty may be
concluded without violence. There is how
ever always some danger Of a clash. I'm
less the manufacturers adopt the policy of
an absolute shutdown, which is regarded
by some as half surrender, they will I'M
dertake to fill the ranks Of the workers
from the non-unionists. This step almost
invariably leads to trouble and would in
the present case perhaps broaden the scope
of the strike. first to include all the other
mills of the United States corporation and
then possibly extending to other branches
of labor
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Senator Lodge In London.

When we consider that it Is summer and
that the season Is unusually dull, it must
be admitted that Senator Lodge while In
London had little to complain of at the
hands of sensational yarn-spinners. He
makes good copy" on this side when the
anti-jingoes are hard pressed. They asso-
ciate him with ease with all sorts of belli-
cose sentiments and purposes, and espe-
cially where England is concerned. AS
they view him and represent him. he stands
with his fists constantly doubled up and
ready, and inviting creation to come on
and have II out. He was fortunate, there
fore, in not having his presence in London
explained in some startling fashion calcu-
lated to increase the vigilance of the police
and to set even King Edward himself
atremble.
Still he didn't escape altogether. He had
to explain the matter of the Craftsmanship
Of the Senate's committee on foreign re-
lations. and how he himself stood with re-
gard to that important Office. This he did
in few words. and in a tone wholly foreign
to either menace or buster One looks in
vain IN the two or three well-cbosen sem
fences for any sign of the spirit that suarls
and deffes, and seeks embodiment with the
universe. The tone suggests rather the
himself and familiar with his subject
This, as We happen to know in this coun-
try, is the SORT of man and official the jul
Nor senator from Massa chusetts Is. Nor
does he differ in that particular from the
two senators who lead him on the foreign
relations committee. Mr.. Frye and Mr..
Cullom are both men of positive views,
both in thorough sympathy with what Is
known as the American policy in interna-
tional matters, and both familiar with for
eign affairs. Both favor the isthmian ca
nal and Its complete control by the United
States. and neither would support a propo-
sition for the abandonment of any of the
territory over which the stars and stripes
have recently been raised. But neither Is
of a bumptious spirit, nor as the head of
the Senates foreign relations committee
would lend himself to swagger in the pur-
suit of a. national purpose.
In the hands of any one of the three sem
ators the Craftsmanship in question would
be safe. And therein the country is to be
congratulated. All three have the conf
dence of the President. and any one of
them would command the support Of the
majority Of the committee over which he
would preside. The situation, indeed, is in
every way assuring; and what the United
side powers will require neither a savage
nor particularly aggressive shoulder to
push 1t along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15

Suppose Christopher Columbus upon
discovering America, had brought 1t TO a
state of Civilza ton through its own quick
eued impulses instead of through colonial
ti0n7 Suppose. then, mary years later this
regenerated native America, from motives
of pure gratitude to him who had delivered
ii from the bonds Of barb lrism had erected
public memorials to him, thus honorirg
him with the highest token OF esteem and
reverence Then would there have been a
precedent. somewhat exaggerated for the
incident which in Japan yesterday signal
lied the gratitude of the people of that
country for the Columbus of civilization
who. fifty years ago. discovered the
island empire
Commodore Matthew G. Perry we'll de-
served the tribute which Japan has paid
to him thus by erecting monument to his
memory. He was under the orders of the
President of the United States. to be sure,
and was only the emissary of a greater
power than that of his single warship.
But the success of his expedition rested
upon his courage. tact and resourcefulness.
His personality was factor Of first i'm
pOrtance in this affair. A man of less ca
pacity for the peculiar task intrusted to
him might not only have failed in the
Immediate object. but have driven japan
deeper into isolation.
The record which Japan has written in
this half century is one of the most won
derful phenomena of the age. Such pro-
gress has never before been made by
whole nation. in any climate or any period.
Steadily Japan has advanced into the ranks
of the nations whose works affect the well
fare Of the world. The restraining habits,
superstitions and prejudices of centuries
have been cast off almost within z genera
ton Not only have foreigners been well
coined to the islands. but students have
been sent forth to the centers ut western
learning TO prepare themselves to teach
among their own people. in government
In commerce. in military equipment, Japan
has practically today caught up with the
procession, despite the handicap of CEN
turtles of isolation.
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now familiar to the unscientific which
might readily lure little folks to sickness
or to death.
1t would be an excellent plan for teach
ers In the public schools in giving instruc-
ton concerning the wild plants of the
District to warn the young folks of the
dangers they run when afield. This line OF
practical botanical teaching might save
many lives in the course Of time. Draw
ings in corors of the poisonous plants. with
perhaps actual specimens of the fruits,
would bring the warnings directly to the
attention of children.
If grown-ups are In need Of instruction
in the matter of discrimination between
poisonous and non-poisonous mushrooms to
prevent them from making fatal mistakes.
how much more necessary is it that the
little ones, whose natures impel them to
taste everything they see which In the
least resembles a berry or other fruit,
should be guided away from dangerous
growths? Parents can do much on their
own account by providing themselves with
information from botanists and by taking
their children into the woods and fields for
instruction on the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15
WILLS.

The will of a millionaire which is immune
from litigation is somewhat of an anomaly
in these days. Chicago, however, which
has furnished many another paradox, sup
plies such a case. In 1893 Adolph Schoen-
niger. possessed then OF a fortune of over
million. drew his will with commemorate
liberality to both heirs and institutions.
Later his fortune changed, he failed In
business and his properties lost value until
his estate at the time of his death short
time ago was practically destroyed. Never
theless Schoeninger had not changed or
Cancelled his will of 1893, and today it
stands as his testament. to be executed as
best the conditions will allow. 1t is even
said that there Is not enough left to war
rant the expense of probating the instru-
nent- Such VIII may, however, give rela-
lively as much trouble to the persons in
terested as that of the locomotive builder
Rogers, who scattered his vast fortune
broadcast among institutions and laid the
foundations for a protracted contest. 1t is
evident from the late tendency in this d.
rection that wiii-making is no longer an
exact and reliable process.
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The steel strike,

The strike Of the workers in three lines
Of the steel industry, started today. has
within 1t the possibility of a labor disturb
ance greater than anything of its kind in
the history Of trade unionism. The steel
mills controlled by the United States cor
poration employ a total Of about 200 900
men. every one of whom may eventually
be forced into idleness if the preliminary
skirmlsh j,Ist opened does not lead TO a.
truce or permanent peace.
A week ago il was confidently announced
that mutual concessions had resulted in an
agreement which would definitely prevent
the strike threatened by the AmaIgamated
Association OF Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Conferences were held which seemed to
Justify this expectation and the public was
greatly relieved, for IL faced the POSSIBLE
ity of a general steel strike with unmis-
taxable apprehension. When, however, the
representatives of the two sides met Sat
urday in Pittsburg il was found that no
compromise was possible on the point of
the general unionizing Of the mills which
are now on a non-union basis. As far as
that conference has been reported. the rup-
ture came after both sides had yielded on
several points The workers were willing
10 allow the constituent companies of the
tniteo States corporation TO be considered
Separately in the fixing of the scale and
the adjustment Of other differences. and
considered that this was a most important
concession The employers, however, re-
fused to regard this advantage as sufi-
eient 10 warrant them in yielding to a
proposition which they construed as a re-
quirement TO compel all their workers to
ally themselves with the labor organiza-
ton. They pleaded that they held indi-
SidRal contracts with tasir pon-union men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15
Poisonous Plants,

At this season of the year, when the
children are running freely around the city
lots and the country fields. many reports
are heard about poisoning through the eat
ing of strange berries. The little folks are
tempted by growths which appear harm
less. and, in many cases, resemble familiar
products Of the garden The jimson weed
Is an old offender. Other noxious plants
are more or less common in this latitude.
AS far as reports go there have been no
cases locally traced of late to the moon
seed" which recently caused the death Of
three boys in Pennsylvania. But there Is
no assurance that 1t does not grow in this
vicinity. and inquiry would doubtless reveal
several dangerous plants ~ the District not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15
The Treating Habit.
From the Ohio State Journal.


The decision of the Knights of Column
bus Of this city to begin an active cam
paign against the American habit of treat
Ing Is a distinct step in the direction of
temperance.
This is q strictly social habit and seems
States than anywhere else in the world.
The result of it is that many who other
wise would be very moderate drinkers get
in with a congenial crowd, each member
Of which feels it incumbent upon him to
stand treat for the party. As a conse-
quence all drink more and spend more
money than would otherwise be done. Any
thing which tends to break up this prac-
tice Is in the interest of moderation and
temperance. and should be encouraged by
all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15
Japan Needs Money.
From the Japan Mail.

Japanese public opinion is gradually turn
ing toward a foreign loan. Unhappily, the
time is very Ill suited for an appeal to the
money markets of Europe or America, not
only because the floating capital Of Europe
has of late been subjected to a heavy
drain. but also because Japan's credit is
not good at present Whether 1t be her
misfortune or her fault, Japan never comes
upon the worlds financial stage in any
character save that Of an impecunious
state. 1t is to her momentary embarrass-
ments that the attention Of the foreign
public is constantly drawn: not to her re-
sources or her opportunities. Her UNIQUE
difficulty at present is that her large sur
plus OF revenue does not suffice to meet her
ductive enterprises. and that she cannot
obtain loans from her own people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15
DOctOred Milk,
From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.

The new adulterant with which the I'M
scrupulous dairyman can make his "skim
milk rich and creamy again without en-
dangering the health of his customers
sounds attractive-for the dairyman. How
ever. as there are tnvalids and Infants
whose only diet is milk. it is rather import
ant that the milk they drink contain the
natural amount Of nutrition. But even II
there were no danger to life from this sub
stitution OF lime for cream. the use Of the
adulterant would constitute a fraud on the
purchaser. which the dairy and food COM
mission has done well to discover and make
public. Vigorous prosecution of the guilty
dairyman would do much to put a stop ia
this sort of thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15

Many people will dispute Emperor VII
liams assertion that the sword is the
greatest of weapons. Still, the sword
should be encouraged. 1t is less liable than
other weapons TO do damage to the inno-
cent bystander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15

There Is some doubt as to whether the
ambition to raise within its own borders
everything needed by this country. may not
cause Uncle Sam to feel the embarrass-
n1ents which beset the gentleman farmer
when he calculates the expense Of pro-
ducing a few radishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15

Mr.. Bryan is credited with a casual re-
mark that he would rather talk than eat.
But the full dinner pail enthusiasts would
rather eat than listen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15

Speaking OF the laxity of this country's
divorce laws. the ease with which wheat
secured are absolute separation from silver
is calculated to cause scandal among the
popuIiSts.
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With free silver out Of the case, Mr. Cor
man. Mr.. Hill and several other prominent
democrats may feel that there Is no reason
for obstinate devotion to private life.
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Wheat an Educator,
From I'll. Pffladeluhia Rarord

Populsm appears to have been dislodged
from Kansas. A soil that bears such a
crop of wheat that it can hardly be gath
cred By the present Inhabitants cannot
long bear so rank growth as populism
The PETERS have found that wheat pays
better than cheap money politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15

1t Is a long time since a summer has
passed without the invention of a flying
machine. The machine may not fly, but
1t always makes interesting reading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-15

General Kitchener's report that he came
very near capturing President Steyn Is
at least a gratifying assurance that he Is
still on the warpath.
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SHOOTING STARS.
The Opinion of a MOuntaine,

The Opinion of a Mountaineer.
lis it not beautiful to see the moon shine
across the water" inquired the romantic
young woman.
well, miss answered Colonel Stilwell.
"moonshine Is very acceptable in an emer-
gency. But 1 don't know as I especially
care about the water.
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Progress in TeIe.raphy.
From the Montana Record.

II progress In telegraphy continues the
next few years at the same rate as In the
past 1t will soon be possible to telegra nh
verbatim running report OF woman.s
congress. 1t is now possible to send eight
messages over one wire ct the same time