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President Palma is most practical in
his aims ard methods, he is modest
and unassuming, dignified and re-
served, yet democratic in thought and
temperament and easy of access, Since
under the Platt amendment the United
states guarantees the position of Gu
ba, President Palma remarks that the
new republic will have no occasion for
an army or navy, and therefore no
need of secretary Of war or a score
tary OF the navy in the cabinet. Nor
does he see the necessity for establish
ing an elaborate diplomatic service;
and at first he would have simply an eff
hcient representative in the United
states, with consular agents at such
points as trade conditions might alb
soIutely require. His first great OH
Ject will be to establish favorable trade
relations with the United States.
Next ii is his ambition to continue
the educational work so well begun
during the United States occupation of
the island. 1t is fortunate indeed that
one who realizes the high value of ed
ucation to people has been elected to
direct the policy and best interests Of
Cuba. Palma's long connection with
his school at Central Valley has special
ly fitted him to accomplish the most
for the people of Cuba along education
al lines, and when one remembers that
since the close of the war there have
been 10000 Spanish immigrants to the
island it becomes apparent how impor-
tant is this work to it's future welfare
and development
The Palma household is made bright
and interesting by the six children, to
which the Spanish-appearing mamma,
Sonora Palma, is much devoted. Five
Of these children have been born at
the home at Central Valley and have
grown up as little Americans, attend
ing the village school and imbibinp the
spirit of American liberty and indie
pendence which they will carry into
their new island home, and there ex-
ert an influence which will be most
helpful. The oldest son, Jose, IS a stu
dent at Columbia university. The
Palmas are known beyond the limits of
their Central Valley home for their
charities, having frequently taken
friendless children into their family
and brought them up as their own. So
Cuba not only has chief executive to
whom 1t can safely intrust the affairs
Of the government, but it has a man
of domestic tastes who will take Ia
Cuba a family that by precept and ex-
ample will purify and strengthen the
home life of the little nation, and
which, as is so clearly seen and real
ized IN the United States, Is the bull.
wark and hope Of any nation.
WILLIS 8 EDISON.
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tablished by the insurgents. Toward
the close of the war he was captured
by the Spaniards and taken as prisoner
to Spain, where he was held in confine-
ment, steadfastly refusing to take the
oath of allegiance to the crown. 1t
was not until some time after the final
termination of the Ten Years war that
Palma regained his liberty, and then
only with the confiscation of his es-
tates and perpetual Punishment from
the island. After HIS release he trav-
eled in Spanish-American countries and
finally settled in Honduras. There he
married the daughter of the president
OF that republic and became postmas-
ter general. subsequently he came to
New York with his wife and one little
child and for IS years has resided at
Central Valley, In Orange county, n. Y,
about 40 miles from the city of New
York. Here he established a school
for SpanishAmerican boys, which met
with marked success, until the duties
of the Cuban junta called him to New
York.
Such in rapid outline is the history
of the man who has been called to guide
Cuba's ship Of state on the troubled
uncertain seas of national political life.
Now it is easy to point out the special
qualifications which fit Mr.. Palma for
his duties. His travels, his long resi-
dence in the United States, his separa-
ton from the heat and strife of the
long and dreadful struggle through
which Cuba has passed, his freedom
from any bias as the result of his on
portunity to study events from a dis
lance and to clearly judge the services
which the United States has rendered
the island, his management of the af-
fairs of the Cuban junta at New York
and his calm, clear Judgment in avoid.
ing complications and indiScretions
which would have compromised the
cause of Cuba, these circumstances all
indicate how well-equipped President
Palma is to perform the task which
lies before him.
While the war was still on and -
was seen that a new republic was TO he
established in the island under the rro-
lection and supervision of the limited
states, 1t was but natural for Ameri
cans to conclude that the first presi-
dent OF Cuba would be picked from the
military heroes, and Gems. Gomez and
Maceo were both thought of in this
connection. But the former declared
he had no ambition for political Office.
and as time went on it became apparent
that Gomez was shaping things in Cuba
Tor the nomination of Palma. Last
summer he visited his old friend In his
home at Central Valley and secured his
consent to become candidate, and
his election followed.
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SATURDAY. MAY 10, 1902
THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY.

m 1 could only find the road
The road to yesterday,
I'D ease my heart Of many a load
That burdens II to-day.
[Recall the words so harsh, unkinc,
Kiss clean the slabs made when blind,
Plant love for hate, II could find
The road to yesterday.
The road TO yesterday,
The road to yesterday,
\ Unlock, o blessed angel guide,
My night OF sleep and open wide
The gates that intervene and hide
The road to yesterday.
sepentant turn and walk again
The road OF yesterday,
Revrite the page with cleaner pen
And wipe out yesterday
With wiser heart would retrace
The stains Of sin and wrong efface,
My tortured soul seeks means Of grace
To reform yesterday.
I've found the blessed boon I sought,
The road to yesterday;
With precious blood the way was bought
The way TO yesterday;
The record made so thoughtlessly
is purged by crucial agony;
My happy heart builds safe to-day
The road to yesterday.
w. n. Hull, in Chicago Interior
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In consultation with President
Roosevelt, Governor General Wood,
who came from Havana to Washing
ton for that especial purpose, and his
advisers, 1t has been arranged with
the Cuban officials that the formal in
auguration of President-elect Palma
and the establishment of the Cuban re-
public shall take place on the goth day
of May, when the United States forces
will be withdrawn from the island at
once and the Cubans given full control
of their government. In regard to his
policy In administering the affairs of
the island, President Palma says;
ut shall be my aim TO strengthen the
friendly feeling which exists between
Cuba and the United States. The peo-
pie will understand each other better
and reciprocity will come. A low duty
on sugar and tobacco in return for low
duties on machinery and fabrics would
be to the advantage of both countries.
Cuba has had enough of politics.; now
she will go TO work. Before the war
she produced annually 1000, 900 tons of
sugar; when the cultivation of sugar
and tobacco is placed on a profitable
basis Cuba can turn her attention to
other things which flourish In her cli-
mate Although she has mineral re-
sources, she is prominently an agri-
cultural country"
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GOLD DUST.

What is the range of prayer? The
circle of the promiseS.-UnitedP resby-
terrain.
True religion is a close personal
friendship with the Lord Jesus.-A.
Murray.
am not careful for what NAV be
hundred years hence. He who gov
erned the world before was born shall
take care of it likewise when 1 am
dead. My part is to improve the pres
ent moment.-John Wesley.
1t cannot be that was made so that
. my thirst should run to the river, and
amy curiosity to the book, and nv
Friendship to my friend, and yet that
2hy soul should hold pack and hest
ate when it is offered the chance to
t9' God.-Phillips Brooks.
be Christian life means the best
sible life, and Christian citizenship
Rns the best possible citizenship.
S time we were rid of the notion
man may be a good Christian
49, an indifferent citizen. Behave. /"
Paul, "as citizens worthy of the
&pel of Christ."-Unionist.
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A PRECIOUS MEMORY.
impressive Little story That Carries
i'm Itself Its own MoraI-DoinS
AN UnreIcome Duty.

No heritage which a son can possess
rs worthy TO be compared for a mo-
ment with the blessed consciousness
OF having done all that he could to
make father and mother happy dur
ing their lifetime. An impressive lit
tie story TO which nothing need be
! added was recently told by a man
whose form is now bent and whose
4hair is white with years.
4 When he was boy of - he was re-
- urning one evening from the hay
ieId, where he had been at work since
aybreak, when his father met him
18th request that he go to town to
an errand for him.
Any one who has lived on a farm,
who knows what a days work,
I'm sunup to shutdown" means in
ng time, will understand how the
felt. ~
was Wred, dusty and hungry"
the old man. ut was two miles
! to town. l wanted TO get my supper,
hnd 10 dress for the singing class.
My first impulse was to refuse, and
20 do it harshly, for was angry that
be would ask me after my long DAYS
work. If 1 did refuse, he would 90
imself. He was gentle, patient old
ban. But something stopped me-one
pr Gods good angels, think.
"Of course, father, I'll 60" said,
heartily, giving my scythe 20 one of
the men. He gave me the package.
Thank you, Jim,' he said. Il was
going myself. bus somehow don't feel
very strong to-day
He walked with me to the road that
turned off to the town, and as he left
me he put his hand on my arm and said
again; Thank you, my son. You've
always been good boy 10 me, Jim
Il hurried into town and back again.
When l came near the house I saw
that something unusual had happened.
AL the farm-hands were gathered
about the door, instead of being at
the milking and other chores. As I
came near, one OF the men turned to
me with the tears rolling down his
face.
Your father ne said, is dead. He
fell just as he reached the house. The
last words he spoke were to YOU
81 am an old man now, but I have
thanked God over and over again IN all
the years that have passed since that
hour for those last words of my IA
ther-You've always been a good bow
to me!"-Youth's Companion.
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A New Language

|ne thing has come to me through
sorrow which Is a true blessing, {"
h Christian woman who, for the
ime in her peaceful life, had suf-
sudden and great affection. at
4 person who has learned a new.
ge. Before this, I could enter
e joys Of others, but 1 had no
pr comprehension for their sor-
pitied, but 1 did not under
But now, when I meet those
er, 1t is not pity, but the fell
pr their sufferings. that I feel
ey feel IL, too. I can help
fore / was unable to reach or
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-10
WhoIe.om. Ahri.a

|. Young Lady--A friend OF mine is
engaged to a man, and now he re-
fuses to marry her. What would YOU
advise her to do?
Old Lawyer-Is the man wealthy
Young Lady-No. He hasn't a shil-
ling.
Old Lawyer-Then I'd advise her to
write him a nice letter of thanks
Tit-Bits.
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A MaH Ont

Tailor-See herel This bill has
been standing since 1898.
Graphically dear sir, don't YOU
know that anatomists say man
changes entirely every seven years ?
Tsilor-What has that to do with
it?
Graphter-Well, don't you see I'm
not the same person who contracted
that bill?-Catholic STANDARD and
Times.
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sets a man aside for a
time until the supreme opportunity
arrives and he is suddenly and un-
expectedly called to fill a place
which II had been thought another was
to occupy Then that which the keen.
est prophet had failed clearly to antici-
pate is accepted by all as the most nat
ursl and fitting thing in the world, and
1t is seen how evenets and circum-
stances, guided by an overruling Prov
idence, have conspired TO specially fit
and prepare for the discharge of the
responsibilities Of the new duty.
Senior Tomas Estrada Palma has been
elected as the first president of the
new republic of Cuba. What was hard
ly considered a possibility, if thought
of at all, during the heat of the Cuban
revolution and the Spanish,American
war, has. by the irresistible course of
events, come to exist in actual fact.
Over 30 years ago, during the Ten
Years war for Cuban independence
from 1858 to 1878, Palma fought with
the revolutionists, became a general in
the Cuban army and was electedpresi-
dent of the provisional government es-
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appreciate the need of the soul at an
So, through all my own pain, can gain
this comfort, and feel that God Is
teaching me needed lessons of sympa-
thy and knowledge. "-Wellspring.
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Genuine Honesfv-

Be profoundly honest. 1t would Ont
down the range of what you say, per-
haps, but it would endow every word
of what was left with the force Of ten.
Phillips Brooks.
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Snfrifnnl Liz

Mans spiritual life is measured bv
his faith. Faith is necessary in re-
ligion.--Rev. DIR. Scott.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-10
Another Que.tion-

Hes poet"
"Yes, know. But what does he
make his living at2"-Detroit Free
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-05-10
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Thomas Estrada Palma ~
The First President of Cuba

Something of the Interesting Life Man who
Has Been Soldier, Diplomat and Scholar.
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OW singularly destiny, by a
strange combination of
events beyond the control
or direction of human pur-
pose or plan, sometimes
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and mary water and and dozens
of iry tadpoles slight hint Of what the pond life
feature would when shape.
Habits and Costumes in All Ages:
But there other things than these to interest children
grownups the There beautifully coored
pictures mostly historical events showing costumes and
implements in various countries and
from the earliest times There from ancient Bible
history pictures life the of Julius
of life battle in the forests of the
the of the Christian there is Gustavus
prayer of Lutzen 1882 the
siege walled in the fourteenth century, the noble
begging Frederick Barbarossa to their
city 1862; German mgraton
during Thirty Years War and dozen or two more All
wonderfully when studying history and the
closed Sunday its great value be
imagined to teachers and students = ~
Books, Too.
But animals plants pictures not all that
found the In all of the cases OF exhibits
there is card bearing words to this effect go
Books relating the contents of this be
suited in the library upstairs"
library small when compared with the thousands
books the juvenile department the Minneapolis
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THE CH1LDRENs MUSEUM, BEDFORD PARK BROOKLYN.

public library but this is partly because there is fiction
kind partly because the library is One
is given to reference books zoology, geology
physiology anatomy fungi nature study astronomy cleo
trcty especially attracts the boys and physics In
another books similar subjects which are
The reading delightfully."- cool and breezy and
inviting little be wondered that the place
most popular with children out CT school hours:
Some Children Look II.
Before left the several teachers arrived in
charge of children There immediate change in the
atmosphere Things moved brisky, brsky in fact.
There electricity noise-and trouble One
small where the picture books replied
that could have them Such funny look
his he said, "sure, can" with all
emphasis the word sure" Then
nothing had made the spirit that dominates the
which really and practically is the chidren's
Two small boys in the reference engaged in
conversation Sister Anne wandered
pectng hear interesting by Young America
the library the ITSELF Instead, this
she heard: -
- II dare you to throw out of the window"
81 won't, cause Miss Blank said If did it
she would whip me- -zIs :. So =
= I'D like know what she's got say
your cap" - .=t@ss" -
Nevertheless the did not go wndow,-and
realized that Young America is the n
shadow of unique institution Childrens
Mae Harris Anson
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WAGNER's DOG PETS.

Richard Wagner, the composer to dogs says
Our Animal Friends. His dog Peps the first place
belonged to English merchant became passonately
attached to Wagner and followed him everywhere
the way dog the habit OF taking
daily bath in the canal Being Russian dog
of him that he this habit winter provided
could find a hole in the ice.
Pops of the great composers dogs
Wagner always insisted that Pops helped him
''Tannhauser' -
When at the piano singing the whose place
his would occasionally leap table,
into his howl piteously Then Wagner
his eloquent critic with:
What, it does not suit you?"
Then shaking animals paw say paraphras-
ing Shakspere: WELL will do thy bidding gently
Pops frequently mentioned his correspondence.
Wagner long his work Pops remind
him time to walk ~ done up, get
the air., he writes "Peps won't leave in
peace any longer
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How 1t - .-.--. =.
Some time in 1sse Brooklyn Institute Of
Arts by chance chart used IN french
the development Of minerals into things
for example specimens OF iron ore
samples materials used in reducing the metallic iron from
these including specimens OF crushed ore various
iron malleable STEEL etc. Inen
he began other things in nature which might be
treated then the thought OF what
children of Brooklyn to have museum
of such collections The BROOKLYN TOOK the
up enthusiastically began to look about for suitable
place. Finally down in Bedford Park they found house
that seemed just right
1t is quarter century DID, at least and is built
something after only two stories high
with large and many windows to give general
breeziness The builder Spanish Adams
who had large in Cuba and spent much of his
this old house the Brooklyn Institute in,
collections showing the growlngs CT thing ana
there the children focked by the DOZENS
Then the museum began to grow like d >anstalk
Partitions knocked down. cases and CO e in as
If by magic; library of books nature AM electricity,
history chemistry etc. added and
then, best of ALL Miss Cook started her Nature Club.
In With Nature.
wear ago six children special friends In the habit
of coming less regularly for talk
nature day suggested field when all should
+ramn abroad in the fields and observe things
for that description is altogether
too delightful experience to be kept to oneself and IN
short time dozens OF children were Tor SIM
liar days. to-day Nature Club numbers 800
bers children divided into chapters according to
ages grades school, and the work taken varies
cordingly instance children of five and six far
Their aeld Bedford Park itself In this small
area home they nevertheless learn what makes
the of oak gals and why maple seeds
have and gather beees ants and have
an object of earth etc. in addi
watching the habits OF birds And all this is gained
a half hours lesson. t5
farther and sometimes spend hours
In They wade into marshes and gather
all specimens of animal and plant life which they
take to watch in all their stages of devel
opment watched the breeding Of five diff
ferent species butterflies This they deeply
the life history of cecropia moth which has
deposited several million eggs in the cage The thirty
snakes all captured in or near Bedford Park
hearing this cheering (?) information, felt like
stepping high until had left Brooklyn behind
Miss Cook is work gathering material for
collection to be called pond life. small globe
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@ ~ - = +
EW @YoRK-Lve snakes by the Dozen dead snakes;
by the bottleful bees bugs and moths without end
kAS( frogs in all stages of DEVELOPMENT, from the
JM infnitesimal tadpee to- the big beautiful bulfrog
49, all this almost the first glance
Childrens Bedford Park, Brook
where begin telling the story
o this museum points these.
is the first of its kind. - 80 49, - s.. -
Probably other the countrypossiby
in the world
- What 1t Is All About. :
to development things in nature,
whether in the mineral animal vegetable kingdom This
perhaps, begins to give linking of the delightful
museum nothing give idea
all except visit and talk with Miss Ruth Cook the
Interpreter of Of Dame Natures precious secrets
So you understand now why the place has small
pond full of tadpoes tank containing small fish, box of
hirtyfour squrming crawling garter Shakes UGH large
box full of dank guinea pigs
after Of minerals full of stuffed birds with
their their andust dozens of similar things
All these interesting to look att but
other have them and where is this different?
children help to gather of the
things collections them
and by them personal One of the of the
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museum has been fitted out
with forty small folding seats
and here stereopticon lectures
are given either by DR.. Cali, the
curator of the museum, or Miss
Cook, the former treating
subjects in physiology and
meteorology; the latter, nature.
Frequently this room contain
ing forty seats has been made
to hold 200 people, little and big,
for the fathers and mothers and
big brothers and sisters Of
Brooklyn have become infected
with the enthusiasm of the
younger members of the family.
Royal Road to Learning
But this is not the only way
in which the lecture hall is used.
Suppose class in school is
studying minerals, or botany, or
birds or general lesson" and
the teacher knows of models and
specimens in the museum which
would give a clearer under
standing of the subject. She
takes her class to the lecture
room there and uses anything
from the cases which may be
necessary to illustrate the, sub
ject. 50, q.
To an older generation this
seems as if it came pretty near
being the royal road to learn
ing. "
E,,t To 90 hack to the he
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6be Bluebird's Call.

''Wake up! wake up!" sang the bluebird,
Put on your bright dresses of green,
Oh little brown buds on the tree-tops,
IT'S time your new robes should be SEEM"
wake up, oh, brave little crocus
Put on your rich purple and gold,
And list to my song of the springtime;
- IT'S the gladdest Of songs ever told.'
''Wake up oh shy little violet!
Look up at the clear, sunny sky;
What flower can rival your sweetness?
Come FORTH for the winters gone by"
"Wake up! wake up dandelion!
Get ready your gold right away,
The children are longing to greet you,
They'll be soon in the meadows at play"
''The brooks are all laughing and singing,
Pussy willows been waiting here long
Come flowers and leaves and dear children,
And join in the happy spring song"
Laura Frost Armitage in Child q