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New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
A TRANSPORTATION PARADOX.

The doctrine that canals benefit the railways
which they parallel is advanced in "The Engi-
neering Magazine for July by S. A. Thompson,
and the conclusion is reached that no interest
will derive more advantage from the opening
of waterway across Panama than the railroad
system OF the Western States Inasmuch
transportation by water costs less than by land,
this idea Is paradoXical but Mr.. Thompson is
able TO cite several instances which seem to
corroborate his opinion. Improvements have
been In progress in the bed OF the Elbe In
Bohemia, for fifteen years. During that period
traffic by boat has multiplied fvefold while that
of competing railways has increased more
largely" In 1887 all of the railroads in France
but one were obliged to call on the government
for help in paying the guaranteed interest on
their stocks. The exception was line travers-
ing a region where 43 per cent of the boating
capacity Of the country existed. After the river
Main, between Frankfort and Mayence had
been converted into a canal the tonnage Of
water borne freight grew SO per cent the first
year and IS the second, while the railroads
along that stream in the same years increased
their business GA and AZ per cent
In order TO account for the supposed benefit it
is suggested that cheap transportation of raw
materials, such as constitute the bulk of canal
boat cargoes, encourages manufacturing, and
thus furnishes higher grade of freight for the
railroads. The argument is only an extension
of the well established principle that new facili-
ties create new traffic Germany is credited
with being the first European nation to recog-
nize the soundness of the theory, although
Others have carried ii into practice So distin-
gushed a French statesman as De Freycinet
committed himself heartily to it years ago He
said to a legislative committee Waterways
'by increasing traffic, are rather auXiliaries
than competitors of railroads" In some meas
ure as result of his advocacy France has spent
S7o00O00O0 on her canals and harbors while
devoting S75000O000 to railroads and $3.50, O,OO0,-
600 TO wagon roads.
stances which Mr.. Thompson cites in illustra-
ton of this theory are to be explained as he
supposed. Other forces than those he has in
mind may have operated in individual cases
Moreover it is to be observed that the growth
of traffic along some Of the improved water
routes which he mentions was much more rapid
than that on the competing land lines. While
the principle involved Is undoubtedly sound, it
may not be Of universal application. 1t is true
that when winter closes the Great Lakes and
the Erie Canal the shipment of certain kinds of
cheap, heavy freight from the heart of the con-
| tlnent eastward ceases altogether. No iron ore
is sent from the Mesaba mines or Marquette TO
Pittsburg, but the railroads certainly carry a
little wheat in cold weather which otherwise
would go by water Mr.. Thompson may slight
ly overstate the ease therefore when he says:
II by some catacysm Of nature the Great Lakes
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
BRIDGE VIEWS.

The proposal 10 leave an open space where
the bridge station now is in case the cars are
put under ground raises 4 question as 10 the
nature Of the view which would thus be
vealed TO an admirng pepulace. The wisdom
of creating vistas depends on the character of
the scenes made visible There Is no aesthetic
justification for opening up vistas of refuse
heaps. 1t is better to put up screens and hide
them when their removal is impossible Tn
deniably the bridge towers and the sweep of
roadway leading TO them are majestic, and a
view Of them in proper setting from the City
Hall Park would be impressive. Unfortunately.
however, the setting is atrocious. Private en-
terprise seems to have done it's best to detract
from the beauty of q great public monument by
surrounding it with ugliness. Where is there
public promenade through more barren waste?
What would be seen from Park Row if the
bridge station should be torn away? An unex-
ampled collection of advertising eyesores.
slough of despond lined either side with fac
tory walls decked out with crude and mon
strous signs. The vista, instead of giving a
vision of beauty, would shame New-YOrkers
with a new revelation of the way they let their
city be disfigured.
We do not mean to decry the advantages to
be derived from properly displaying the archi-
tectural features of the bridge. We merely
point out that little is to be gained If work
stops with opening up vista. We might as
we'll build fine library building and leave 1T
surrounded with advertising signboards. If
aesthetic considerations really TO count for
anything in this city, steps must be taken to
prevent the marring of every public monument
by vulgar and ohtrusive posters, 1t is of no
use TO set before the people lessons of good
architecture In the streets, or to adorn parks
and squares, If adjoining property owners are
allowed to spoil the effects. AS the people
awake to an appreciation of beautiful surround
ings snd an understanding of the practical
value of handsome appearance to a city. as
the authorities take action TO adorn the streets
and make public buildings examples OF good
architecture, the necessity for regulating the
poster plague becomes clear If every good
view can be spoiled by sky signs 1t is a waste
Of public money to create good views which
serve merely as theatres for advertising dis
plays The city should have authority to for
bid the exposure of posters where they will
harm the view from parks and bOulevards and
detract from the appearance Of public buildings
and monuments
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
THEY RAN WE'LL

The fourth and fifth days of July were ex-
ceptionally important and interesting TO racing
men in the United States Every Saturday In
the season of outdoor sports brings large at
tendance to the tracks and the anniversary of
the Declaration of Independence is considered
as a rule TO be the foremost occasion OF the
entire year for recreation and enjoyment in the
open air. Every American Jockey club looks
upon the Fourth of July the one holiday
above every Other on which Americans will lend
generous support to the stakes and purses for
which the heetest of thoroughbreds are called
upon to do what in them lies. And when the
Fourth of July falls upon Friday, the sixth
and seventh days of the week become a sort of
double barrelled racing festival, which hits the
bulls-eye twice.
Out in the West, in Chicago and ST. Louis and
in other cities which look with scorn toward the
effete Orient, there a great deal of racing
of merit on Friday and Saturday and the spin
die legged colts and fliies beyond the Ale
ghanies were extremely busy. Many a good
race they ran. In staid and sober New-England
the "bangtails" were showing their PAGES, and
even IN quiet and peaceful Providence, city of
Roger Williams and Of Brown University
town always serene and unruffled except in the
old days OF the Dorr Rebellion, Jockeys We're
riding like mad in the first week OF July. But
the chief centre of disturbance on the turf Of
the New World was right here In this populous
city of NewYork. On Friday the Coney Island
Jockey Club closed the most brilliant and prof
liable meeting in Its history. and the sport was
OF gold standard quality. On Saturday the re-
juvenated, transformed and glOrifed Brighton
course opened It's meeting with a success and n
distinction which 1t had never before attained,
but which 1t is now likely to maintain, and
even excel. The improvements at this track
put 1t in the van Of the greatest American
racing associations, and it now thoroughly de-
serves public support
How wonderfully the people are f1ocking TO
make the American turf more prosperous than
ever before And what sound, fine racing there
was on Friday and Saturday! Gold Heels,
hardy, honest son of The Bard and Heel and
Toe won the Brighton Handicap, after his vic
tory in the Suburban. and ran in amazingly
quick time with a heavy weight on his back.
All over the country he is now admired and
acclaimed as the foremost horse in training
from Atlantic TO Pacific. Great race days In
America were Friday and Saturday. and the
sport has now a closer grip on the emotions of
the American people than It ever had before.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
A GREAT EDUCATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

The largest organized body of educators In
the country will convene in annual session
at Minneapolis to-day. The National Educa-
tional Association, founded in 1857 under the
name Of the National Teachers Association,
and reorgapized in 1870 under its present name.
has now membership of nearly ten thousand
and covers in its eighteen departments every
important phase of educational work. It's de-
liberafions result in no direct legislation for the
government of its members, but important edu-
cational questions receive thorough discussion
in its general sessions and in the meetings of
its special committees. For example, the recon-
mendations of the committee of ten on second
ary schools and of the committee college
entrance requirements have had great influence
In shaping national policies of education; and
the report of the committee on the consolidation
of rural schools, to be made at Minneapolis, is
awaited with much interest by those who have
been struggling with this important problem
Some idea of the scope and variety OF this
weeks programme may be gained from these
few announcements OF speakers and subjects
''some Pressing Problems" by President Mich
olas Murray Butler of Columbia University;
Influence and Responsibility of the Teacher"
by Archbishop Ireland; THE Education of the
Farmer" by Secretary Wilson of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture: "Education IN the Philip
nines," by President Jacob G. Schurman Of Cor
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
PERSONAL.

DR.. D. X Pearsons of Chicago, has given $4,000
to Whitman College, at Wala Walla. Wash, This
brings DR.. Pearsonss gifts TO the college UP TO
$250O00.
E. L. sehiott an electrical engineer of Berlin.
Germany. is visiting Chicago. American manu-
facturers are Offering fancy salaries 10 German
engineers in all branches OF that profession 70 T.,
said Within six months over forty leadins engl-
neers OF Berlin have taken positions with bhe Car
negie and Westinghouse companies alone
Verestohagin, the Russian painter of battle
scenes. has gone to Cuba to study the foliage on
San Juan Hill. President Roosevelt having crti-
cised his picture OF the battle of San Juan on the
ground that he had made the trees and plants too
dull.
Miss de Mattos. who recently married to
Mr.. Dalton in England. is the daughter of r. L.
Stevensons cousin, 10 whom "R. L. s." dedicated
his DIR. Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE and addressed
some of the loveest OF his lines. IL is little ir-
teresting to note that this granddaughter and
reat-granddaughter of the builders of lighthouses
has chosen for her husband engineer, Sidney
Colvin unoffically assisted at the ceremony,
The two selections for the faculty OF the Clark
College were made by the trustees on the personal
choice OF Carroll ID. Wright. the president
Dean Bentley who will start in at once on his
work at Clark College, graduated from, the
University of Nebraska in the class OF 94 and last
year was fellow in education at the Teachers
College of Columbia University. Professor Hodge.
who will be instructor in mathematics. was gradu-
took a postgraduate course a special student
at the Massachusetts Normal School at Bridge
water. He studied mathematics as a graduate
student. al the University of Chicago and later at
Clark University.
THE Springfield Republican" says that every rec
opmsndatiop made by Governor W. Murray Crane
OF Massachusetts in his three annual messages
has hsen enacted into law by the successive iesis
latuTes.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

The ambition of the Hon. Timothy DRY
dollar" Sullivan TO complete the reunion of the
Democratic party and bring the Cleveland Dem
ocrats back into the fold, where after much
patriotic kicking the Hon. Bourke Cochran at
last finds rest, is praiseworthy. Likewise his
attempt TO discover a better candidate for Gov
ernOr than the Porters, Van Wycks and Staneh-
fields, who have been the party's lot in recent
years. ought 10 be encouraged. 1t reflects dis
credit on the Empire State for one of the great
parties 10 confess that its membership affords
no better material for high Office than the De-
mocracy has been putting forward. Therefore
all citizens who take pride in the common
wealth will rejoice az the information that
there is a real and growing boom for ex-Secre-
tary Lamont.
Mr.. Lamont is gentleman who does not have
10 be introduced. The delegates who make
nominating speeches for him will know whom
they are talking about which is more than can
be said for some of the worthy convention
orators of the last few years. Mr.. Lamont is
also an astute politician and business man OF
ability and good fortune. AS the Hon. Mr.
Sullivan-we hope Mr.. Lamont will duly ap-
preciate the high character of bis sponsor
says, he would bring the Democracy much
needed campaign funds. On the other hand, as
an exponent of simple Democracy and anti
monopoly he might be at some disadvantage.
If the party, however, wants the favor once
more of Wall Street and the gold bugs 1t must
make up its mind TO little inconsistencies OF
that sort II Mr.. Lamont We're to be its candi-
date he would bring it money, and be would
bring ii some political brains. II by any possi-
bic chance he should be elected, he would know
how TO use his power to the advantage of his
party and himself, and would be formidable
candidate for Presidential nomination
Therein lies the weakness OF the Lamont
boom. Doubtless some persons would like to
draw the Cleveland men into the organization
this year by inviting them TO lead forlorn
hope in order TO use the strength Of a united
party for their own purposes next year. Per
sons who know Mr.. Lamont however, do not
credit hfa with desire 20 lend such forlorn
hope. He IS not accustomed to pull other peo-
ple's cbsstnuts out of the FIRE. Neither would
the Office Of Governor have great attractions TO
hin, as an end in itself. He would not be likely
simply to take Governorship for himself in
order TO make another mar President When
the prize Of a Governorship vas control of a
Presidential nomination he would probably
take what he had earned instead of giving IL
away Therefore other New-York Democrats
with Presidential ambitions are likely to think
twice before nominating him for Governor with
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

any expectation Of electing him. The Hon.
David B. Hill doubtless wants to make a good
showing here this fall, but there is no sign that
he wants TO transfer the votes of New-York in
the next national convention to Mr.. Lamont. or
raise up any political lightning rod in this State
which Is not tipped by his own shining pate.
That may account for the absence OF any leud
upstate echo of Mr.. Suilivan's proposals. 1t
may also be taken into account in estimating
the probabilities of the nomination of the Hon.
AltoR b. Parker, even assuming that eminent
jurist's readiness to give mp judicial bird IN
the hand for two political birds in the bush.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

should be dried up the enormous traffic now
carried ON their waters would not be divided
among the railroads. 1t would simply cease
Ito exist" However that may be, il is not
clear that the Panama Canal will afford per
feet parallel to the other cases which have
been cited. It is to be wished that Mr.. ThOmp-
son had worked out this part of his argument
little more in detail. Whether he is correct or
not there are many other cogent reasons for
constructing the Panama Canal. There will
be additional cause for satisfaction over its COM
pletion, however, if it proves an ally of the
great transcOnunental railways of the United
States
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
FOURTEEN THOUSAND TIsIr AoU4RluH.

AN ANGEL FISH BncoMEs A PrscAroRrAL SPIRIT
Yesterday was record breaking day as resaros
the number OF visitors to the Aquarium AT me at
terry. More than fourteen thousand passed snroush
the doors 60 ran. at the wonders OF the asss eon-
tained In the tanks there.
While the six foot moray, which was supposed u
be sea serpent. received most OF the attention
from the visitors. there were many new arrivals
which aroused much interest SuPerihteheeils
Spencer told sorrowfully of the death OF the ansei
FISH. the most beautiful species of its kind that MI
Spencer SAID he had ever seen. The angel nsh aleu
on the fifth anniversary OF its entrance TO inc
Aquarium. This species of fish derives its naei'
from the peculiar formation OF its ans whlch se'
IL the appearance of havins outstretched whss'
While the body OF the fish is cOiored blue, nearr
every color I'm the rainbow can be seen 10 It's ms
In spite OF its beatihc name. this particular nS,
had to be kept by itself In a tank having kllieA
every other fish placed in the tank with IL.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

nell University; How the School Strengthens
the Individuality Of the Pupil by William L.
Harris United States Commissioner of Edaea-
ton. and The Educational Progress OF the
Year" by President William r. Harper of the
University of Chicago.
Altogether the Minneapolis convention is one
the proceedings of which not only professional
educators but all who are concerned about the
training of the young should follow with inter
ested attention.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

The swimming season is likely to be axesp-
tonaily brief this summer. June was too cold
to take the chill out of the ocean on the At
lantic Coast and II is not yet certain that July
and August will make amends. And Just at
this most inauspicious time certain medical men
raise their voices In outcry against surf
bathing and declare that its benefits, except
in limited percentage of cases. have been
vastly exaggerated. Do these physicians desire
to drive into bankruptcy the proprietors of our
salt water bathing pavilions?
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

In the annual cricket match between Oxford
and Cambridge the players from the banks of
the Isis scored more than two hundred runs in
the first innings. The difference between cricket
and baseball is by no means narrow Think of
Harvard getting couple of hundred runs In
the first inning OF the annual baseball match
with Yale!
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
A Teutonic Investigator ha. been stuarinr tn

Teutonic investigator has been studying the
gait Of horses with the thoroushness Of research
characteristic of the great ma ton which is proud
of the devoted professor who gave his whole life
to the examination OF the dative case In Greek
and he has reached the conclusion that the two
minutes trotter must Inevitably come to the
front in few years. IT may be so. But II is
certainly reasonable to expect that when a mile
is covered by a trotting horse In two minutes
the feat win be accomplished IN Yankeeland
and not In Germany.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

The Tribune lDN be sent b. mail TO any
oddtsss IN thfs country OF abroad, and
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dealer before LsaUiHg, or, if more eonven-
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See opposite PAGE for subscription rates.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
When civilization makes reasonable advances
there will be no grade crossings.

The Tribune, we trust. needs only to direct the
attention of its generous readers to the fact
that the Fresh Air Fund is now sending chill
dren to the country by the carload-indeed'
many carloads daily-to cali farth abundant
contributions to the fund This is the time
when money is most needed. in order that offers
of country hospitality may be accepted for the
children. Those VIII give twice who give
quickly
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
amusemenfs.

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AAlslSt)N SQUARE ROOF GARDEN: 7:3n--Japan by
Night.
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SAsIllk s-f;sHiiHuOus Performance.
sl-httANE GARi)EN-s-4cdaes q NOTmandy
Ut NICHOLAS GARDEN-S; ;l5-Duss Band Concerto
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

The aoodgates of the clouds have been wide
open in New-York this year, and the reservoirs
are spilling over. No scarcity in the water sup
ply this summer. But the demand is so large
and the wastes and leaks profuse that
meters must be used more extensively ere long.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

The Burke benefaction is most commendable.
But what endless difficulties there will be in
setting apart the sheep from the goats, the de-
serving from the undeserving!
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

The decision of the Board Of Education to fur
nish swimming lessons in the public baths is
much to be commended and will conduce to the
general welfare.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
oBERLlws ENDOWMENT COMPLETE.
CHECK FOR $4,000 RECEIVED FROM JOHN ..
ROChEFELIaER.

oberlip. Ohio, July s,-George NJ. Jones' secretary
of Oberlin College to-day announced the Taceirt OF
a check from John d. Rockefeller for ss2eSi. wAeh
the amount due from Mr.. Rockefeller as part
of his pledge OF 100000 for the college endowment
fund. The receipt of this check completes the
100000 endowment movement for which the late
President Barrows labo-ed so earnestly IN the last
year of his life.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-07

Grade crossings on Long Island are so nuH,sr-
Gus that the lists of killed and injured are long
The Saint Paul globe., 1902-01-06
AROUND THE HOTELS.

At the Merchants-H. G.. Kumley, Far
go; H. S. Olinns, Lisbon; G. w. Speers,
Mrs. Speers, Winnipeg; Walpole Muir
dock, Hartney, Man; w. T. Addie and
wife, Duluth; o. p. Hubbard, Iowa City;
r. E. Shepherd. Austin; ]. f. Hoyle and
Falls; f. w. Goodrich, Bowdon; A N
Jeffries Dickinson; H. w. Lyman, Wi
mona; S. D. Catherwood, Austin: George
A. Howard, Austin; Walter Scott and
wife, Regina, N. w. T.; George Urquhart
Buffalo Mimi; w. R. Reed, Armenia
N. D.
At the Ryan - James D. McGregor,
Brandon. Man; J. Q. Murray, Vancouver;
NJ. G. Olson. Montevideo; Laura Kelly
Fargo; Mrs. w. E. Hunt and daughter,
Fargo; J. II. Trewin, Lansing, Iowa. j.
B. Baldwin, Red Wing; Alexander A,
Mcdonnell, Chippewa Falls; c. o. How
ard, Waukon, Iowa.
At the Windsor-G. McIvor, Winnipeg:
M. Robbie, Park River, N. D.; l.. J'
Lunederes, Litchfeld; A. c. Brown. Far
go; NJ. J. Morrow, Detroit, Mimi. r
Sreelman, Winnipeg; J. B. Mackenzie,
RuSh City; Charles FitzSimmons, Manuel
FERNANDEZ, Duluth; Griff Johnson, Des
Mones.
At the CIarendon-A. d. Beardslev Fib-
bIng, Mimi; e. Ramstad, Minot, n. d
~. ~ 5endrickson,, Minot, N. D.. Charles
Iangief, Milwaukee, Wis; G. S. Newell
Reedsburg; z. Hibbing, Brainerd. MINI
At the MetropUlitan-E. ]. Vance and
VIE, Duluth, MINI; Jerome Plunkett
AliWaGkee. Wis; r. Berkeley. Mandan'
y. u; :. NJ. Laughlin, La Crosse. wis
George Williams, LIE Sueur, Minn.
At the Sherman-S. o. Starksen Cary
,. =; M Sherman, West Superior wis
u 4. Ferris, Dubuque, Iowa