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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17
The Literary Outlook.
(BY HERBERT BREWSTER ,

The centenary of Emerson, which oc-
ours the 18th of this month, is an event
Of such Importance in the literary world
that one is led to wonder why more
preparation is not being made for its
observance and why more publishers,
through their various periodicals, have
not devoted considerable space 70 that
great and good man who did so much
for the uplifting of American letters
throughout his life. One circumstance is,
indeed, worthy of particular note. A
complete edition of Emerson is to be
Issued on the centenary day, an edition
which shall include everything that En-
erson wished to have published and in
exactly the form and language which he
chose to represent him. 1t seems I'M
ayoidable in these days of many editions
to make a perfect collection of an au-
thors writings. Either the publishers
themselves decide that some things had
better be omitted or the ambitious editor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17

Upon that island home wherein you
dwell?
I'll wager not. The blasts must blow
like hell
But blasts that blow in hell are always
hot
And those in Richmond, I'll be bound,
are not.
How wags the world and how doth wag
the pen?
Linn you the habits and the ways of
men
Whose strenuous days and roaring nights
are passed
In boom towns hot and rolling prairies
vast?
And do the shekels beat against thy door
Shiver thy panes and roll about the
floor?
Quite lately 1 took train to Boston town
And saw the man who runs the Book
called Brown
l found he was man both good and
true
And many things he said to me of you
That serial tale he published yester
year
Brought comments in his mail far and
near
One said (of his remarks this is the gist)
'The West he writes of never did exist
One wrote Il read his tale with fervid
zest,"
Its easy seen he sure does know the
West"
And l, dear boy, who've heard you talk,
forsooth
Know of the twain the latter spoke the
truth
Last week / lunched with jerks and Ru-
pert Hughes
And both men said some pleasant things
of youse
Though Ruperts spent some moons on
Albion's Isle
His accent has not changed a bit the
while
He apes not Englishmen because the man
Is first and last true blue American.
What do you think doth now engage my
pen?
Short sketches of the lives of famous
men,
For use in schools the book will be when
done
And when complete I'll win lot of mon
Of Gilbert Stuart I've already writ
And kindly friends declare I've made
hit.
The joke is this; it is not in my line
And at the start l thought / must de.
cline.
But reading up" within the Aston pile
Is in itself distinctly worth the while
And when the shaping Of the tales find
Is work ditinctly pleasant to my mind;
So that you see for me had been loss
If 1 had said "This bridge I cannot
cross"
We all are we'll and hope that you're the
same
And send regards to you and kid and
dame
Write to me soon: like your letters
we'll.
No more just now.
Sincerely yours.
"BETTELL."
P. s-As one who makes not rhymes his
craft
I feel quite proud. This is my only
draught.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17
A Great Day at
Rainbow Church
CONTINUED from Ninth Page.)

at the home of my childhood in Orange
county. So Jealous was Le in his Fathers
cause that a walk of ten or fifteen miles
was no obstacle in his way to fill al
appointment. In prayer he was power
full in preaching, logical. and in all things
faithful with child-like simplicity that
impressed all his acquaintances-that he
walked with God. 1t is fit tribute to his
memory to place his portrait in Rainbow
church on a level with any other.
His towering form, his simple round up
of his work before the annual conference,
though seen and heard no more, will re
main as a benediction to all those labor
ers in the Masters vineyard who were so
fortunate as to know Uncle Hooker At
the time of his death, he was at the head
OF the conference list having been a mem
Der of the conference longer than any
other man.
OF Jesse A. Cunningim, an ADLER pen
than mine has given detail OF his life.
work A repetition here is not needed, ex-
cept to say that to those of you who are
familiar with DR.. Bassett's paper upon
the life Of Jesse Cunningim before a me-
mortal service at Trinity College, he states
that he was a member of Ormond's chapel
church. the church of his parents. Meth
er he, nor his parents were ever members
of Ormonds chapel but of Rainbow,
Henry Gibbons was born and reared upon
Rainbow, few miles above this point on
the land now owned by Mr.. Joseph Turn
age. His record as preacher and pulpit
speaker was equal to that of any Of his
compeers and it is a great compliment to
your church apd the congregation when
you hang his portrait beside those who,
like him, have followed where their Mas
ter lead.
| regret that | am not, and have not
been able to familiarize myself more fully
for your edifcation of all these great and
good men. but whatever may have been
the names of these good people-theIr
characters live in their works. They rear
ed rude alter lie Wilderness They
labored IN the fear of God, and ey
buifded better than they knew On this
altar, they lighted the torch of Christ's
love which has glowed on with increasing
splendor til this grand day and which
still casts its beautiful rays far out into
the future. Around this altar it is, that
many generations have gathered-the in
fants to be given to Christ, the young man
and young maiden to be joined in we'd
lock according to Gods Holy ordinance
the aged for comfort and consolation. In
sunshine and in shadow, in joy and in
sorrow, in gladness and tears. through
every season and change, this Holy torch
has shed its blessed rays of love and peace
and hope.
Though these good people have long
since gone to their reward they still live
in their works to bless the children of
men So it Isl
When a good man dies.
For years beyond our ken,
The light he leaves behind him lies
Upon the paths of men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17
00n the [L6G@00a0py W@0O0d]9

ers in the convention and SO records what
he had personal knowledge of. The char
acter of this contribution can be under
stood from the following sub-heads: "Ses-
sions Of the Conventions" "Rules of Or
DER" Committees from time to time; =
''The Ordinance of Secession and the adop-
ton of the Confederate Constitution -
Amendments" state Military Meas
ures;" Financial legislation General
Observations" ETC., etc. Throughout the
sketch DR.. Battle scatters expressions of
personal opinion and impressions, which
add much to its value and give it original
ity. On page 100 he writes: ''Mr. Badger
was considered the best authority on par
hamentary law, and / think Ex-Governor
Graham next" And again, The Presi-
dent was good officer and his decisions
were only twice over-ruled by the House.
the points against him being taken by
Mr.. Badger" On page 100 is found the
following interesting recollection: Accord
ing to my recollection Ex-Governor Ora
hams Grafton on the Test Oath was con-
sidered the ablest delivered in the con
vention. - One by Mr.. G. r. Thomas
on his resolutions discountenancing Party
Spirit, had perhaps the clearest ring Of
eloquence. The number of strong and
forcible speakers was so great that / will
not attempt to enumerate them" In con-
clusion Dr. Battle writes: "The members
of the convention of 1851 were accurate
representatives of our people. +** A
study of the convention. what it did and
what it refused to do, will show that even
in the days OF war, when the air was full
of sulphurous wrath and wild boastings,
North Carolina preserved fair measure
Of dignified courage and thoughtful reso-
luton to dare the most and endure the
worst
valuable and unique feature of this
work is the account given by DR.. Battle
of the proposed legislation which failed
to pass, including amendments to the
Constitution, recommended by able COM
mittees, of which such learned jurists and
wise statesmen as VIM. A. Graham, Chief
Justice Ruffin, Judge Geo. Howard, ETC.,
were chairman. 1t would be interesting TO
give extracts from this valuable paper,
illustrating this legislation. The tempta-
ton to do so and to narrate some of the
most interesting facts recorded in the Mon
ograph, is very strong, and only the
knowledge that the editor of the "Obser-
ver,i would refuse the necessary space,
enables me to resist The reader is earn
estly urged to procure copy of the mon
ograph and get at first hand knowledge
of the events and characters recorded
therein. The work is an exceedingly val
liable addition to our historical literature,
accurate, reliable, concise,
well-written and convenient Those who
are interested in North Carolina history
can ill-afford not to have a copy of it.
r. d. w. Common.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17
Wilmington. n. C.

"A singularly illuminating criticism of
the work of the late John Richard Green,
the author of the famous Short History of
England, is one of the essays gathered by
Mr.. James Bryce into his volume of Stu
dies in Contemporary Biography. Moth
ing struck one so much in daily intercourse
with Green, Mr.. Bryce remarks,-a as his
passionate interest in human life. Green
was a most striking type Of the men and
women whose primary interests are in and
for man, because his interests excluded to
degree singular in a mind so versatile
interests in purely natural things. He had
a keen eye for country. as readers will
recall: but he perceived and enjoyed ma
tural beauty, he studied battlefelds and
town sites, in reference to human life and
as aids in the comprehension of historical
events. Acute perception Green posses sed
in larger measure than sober judgment
THE ingenuity with which he built up
theories was as admirable as the art
with which he stated them 1t was
Green's facility in theorizing, his power
of grouping facts under new aspects, ms
skill in gathering and sitting evidence,
which gave him lis instant and astonish
ing vogue. Precisely here lay the danger;
his mind was so fertile, could see so
much in theory and apply it so dexter
ously that his judgment was sometimex
dazzled by the brilhance of his ingenuity. -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17

The "L4ife of John C. Calhoun by
Gustavus NJ. Pinckney, of Charleston, is
in the press and viii be ready for delivery
within three months 1t WI have a large
sale, for a life of Calhoun is now desired
by many who more and more appreciate
his great ability.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17

Golfers Weekly is given over to the
spirit of sport and out-of-door life this
week. 1t is built for that large and grow
ing class of Americans who look upon
May, chiefly. as the announcer of the
years real festivities and the avant-
coureur of all that is worth living for
So there is cover page in colors showing
the water jump of a hurdle race and a
double page drawing by the inimitable A..
B. Frost. to see which is to know the
excitement OF baseball game.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17

John Henry, not content with being a
popular favorite between the covers OF
four books, is about to make his appear
ance on the stage in the person of Dan
Daily.
John Henry has been dramatized by the
author, George " Hobart, and the pro-
duction, by Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger,
will be on an elaborate scale.
John Henry made his bow to the public
in April, 1901, through the G. w Dilling-
ham Co., who since that date have
brought out three other books in the
series; Down the Line fits Up to
YOU and Back to the Woods" That
these four books are popular. is evidenced
by the fact that over 100000 copies have
been sold.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-17

p. s.-As one who makes not rhymes his
craft
I feel quite proud. This is my only
draught.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13

Men Of discretion will not hastily encourage
tho talk II insurrection and secession in the
Colombian State Of Panama. There is no ques-
ton that that State is DESTROYS OF having a
canal constructed across the isthmus by the
United States Ii regards that as essential to its
own continued prosperity: for if the canal is not
constructed there. it will probably be at Nicara-
qua. and that will divert interoceanic traffic
from Panama and leave the latter in the lurch.
Panama is therefore much concerned over the
threatened rejection by Colombia of the United
States canal treaty, and is doing some talking
about seeding from Colombia, setting up an
independent republic. and then negotiating with
the United States for Il canal. That is their
OWN affair. we are having no dealings with
men proposing 10 undertake Central American
revolutions or secessiOns.
Ii may be granted that the United States
wants canal. and that in certain circum
stances II wants il at Panama rather than else
where. But we have no idea that il wants it at
Panama so much as TO violate for its sake the
laws of neutrality. 1t may be granted that the
United States would regret to have Colombia
finally reject the pending treaty. and 10 offer in
its place terms impossible for this country 20
accept There is no reason 10 suppose it would
regret il or resent ii so much TO so 10 war
over it or 10 interfere in Colombia's domestic
affairs. The United States is not in the flibus-
tering business II is DESTROYS of enjoying. as it
deserves, the confidence of its South American
neighbors. and it has no thought Of FORGETTING
that confidence and srousng distrust by in
trigUing against the integrity of one of those
States. II has been treating with Colombia as
with an equal IL Colombia does not see it TO
ratify the treaty which her diplomatic repre-
sentatires have made.-s has the right 10 re-
ject il.
The United States. we must remember. has
the whip hand Of the whole situation. II il can
not have q canal at Panama no other nation
can. That is assured by Colombian treaty Of
more than half century's standing and by the
long avowed and recognized policy of this coun-
try. II the United States cannot have 4 canal
at Panama, il car in eli probability have one at
Nicaragua. and abort half OF the competent au-
tborities regard Nicaragua as the better site
anyway. il Is nonsense for Panama advocates
10 talk about ''insoluble engineering problems"
at Nicaragua. There is no problem there more
formidable tLan that OF the Chagres River at
Panama which. so far rs we know. has never
yet been satisfactorily solved. Moreover, if
worse came 10 worst. and we could not have n
canal at either Panama or Nicaragua and there
fore could have none AZ ALL We should doubt
less continue 10 survive and 10 prosper. The
United States wants an isthmian canal very
much. But it has got along without one pretty
well for a century and quarter. and we have
no doubt IL could do so for a century and
quarter more. especially since it is q fixed prin-
ciple that either there is to be an American
canal. under American control. or there is 70 be
10 canal NJ all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
NOPE THEATRES.

Since the twentieth century came in. con-
tracts for new playhouses i'll the Borough of
Manhattan have been numerous and important,
and the temples of the drama and of music now
rising or soon to go up in or near Broadway
between Madison Square and the Harlem
River represent the outlay of immense amounts
of pital No money is spared in these under
takings. The sites have cost great DEAL and
the architects and decorators have been encour-
aged to the fulflment of lofty ambitions SO
extensive an array of luxurious places Of enter
tainmrnt will be ready for public support within
a dozen months at most that NEWCOMERS are
exulting over these conspicuous indications Of
the amazing growth of Manhattan as a centre
of gayety and diversion, as well as great head
quarters of finance. Of commerce and of manu-
features
Take into account also the transformation of
several of the theatres which have been places
OF popular resort, season in and out. for a long
time. Some of these are in process of rebuild
ing. and will be vastly more attractive when the
alterations are finished. The plan for a ma
tional theatre in Gotham appears to be some
what visionary things look now. England
has no such institution. and America is not suf-
fering for lack of ii. Private enterprise will
unquestionabiy establish and maintain as many
stages for tragedy and comedy. for music and
melodTama as the people of this republic are
DESTROYS of supporting directly or indirectly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13

nIaiued that bIackmail still fourfshcd. lie
knew highminded citizen that be was. because
be bad wanted 10 violate tie building law ana
mad found an inspector 20 take his Df1oe anu
wink at the infraction. Continuity OF eHort
was too much for others. They were tlreo oil
reform, They wanted n change htue lam
many infamy would give variety. IL was TWO
years since they had made their high resolves.
and they really had forgotten what it was all
about 50. as some observers Of the situation
tell us. they are going 10 go of laughing ana
mocking. and jumping Up and down. and pull
ing one another's tails. 10 tear down what has
been built gtrew their streets again with mud
invite the cadets" 10 share the Fairgrounds
Il their daughters. and hand largely increased
taxing powers and possibilities OF corruption
over 10 the same old hand of criminals. whose
MAYS are known TO them and whose dominion
they have registered high oaths never again
10 endure l. this the character Of New-fork:
Are the citizens of the metropolis Of the West
ein world truly described by the Road Song
- the Bandar-log"f-
Here We sit in branchy row.
Thanking the beautiful things We know
Dreaming Of deeds that We mean TO DO,
All complete. in a minute or Two
Something noble end grand and good
Won by merely wishing We could.
nos. we're going to-neyer mind
Brothcy. thy toll honqS doirH behind!
Arc tie people Of Tie city Of New-fork so
unstable, 80 petty. so forgetful. that after haN-
ing entered on the great work Of municipal re-
form. and seen ii carried half way TO success,
they can be diverted by the spectacle OF YET
uncomplcted work. complaint Of trihins mis-
takes. OF the cries OF partisan deInagogues, or
the insinuations Of hungry ''Srafters or ny
their own Iaziness and cynicism, into permit
ting once again return TO the infamies OF ram
many rule? Certainly they are not We have
too much belief in The dignity Of human nature
10 think for an instant that the only fitting sal
utation which the citizens of New-fork can
give 10 one another on the morning after cleo
iion will he the familiar greeting of The monkey
PEOPLE:
Broihov. thg tail hangs douE behind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
4 QUESTION OF PANK.

The rank Of the civil engineer in the navy is
the subject OF al exhaustive article in the cur
rent number OF The Army and Navy Regis
Ter and some Of the arguments which are
brought forward in favor of giving 10 the civil
engineers rank in proportion TO the importance
Of their duties are we'll worth consideration
Although the matter has been enlarged upon by
Rear Admiral Endic0tt in his annual repor. 5,
more important subjects have undoubtedly
crowded il into the background. These having
been attended to. the civil engineers now hone
that the affairs Of their department may be
looked into with view 10 their deserved eleya-
ton in rank.
In a table giving the number Of officers in
each rank in those staff corps which approx
mate in numbers TO the civil engineer CORPS. il
j. shown that Of the twenty-three chaplains
four are captains. seven are commanders and
twelve are leutenants. There are twelve pro-
fessors In tie service Of whom three are cap
tains. four commanders and five Ileutenants.
OF the twenty-five naval constructors FIVE arc
captains. five commanders and twelve Iieuten-
ants. Opposite this list which does nor baar
! the name Of one junior Lieutenant. stands the
roll Of tU enty eight civil engineers. Of whom
! Two arc captains. two commanders. two lien
( tenant commanders four leutenauts and etgb.
/ teen Junior lieuteaan;s. This condition ana the
I apparent discrimination against men whose
1 duties arc Of great Importance have had dis
/ heaHenins effect. and have caused good men 10
/ believe that their services were not appreciated
Z SAYS the writer:
The civil engineers have not been educated 81,
/ government expense They have pzid for tbeir
education and much Of their professional ex-
/ perience themselves. and have entered tha ser
I vice fully equipped physically and technically
for the effective and responsible plying OF their
profession. With two three exceptions the
officers IN this corps have wen their commits
sions By running the gauntlet OF n severer
physical mental and technical examination
than is required in any other branch de-
psrtmeut Of the government service.
At the New-YorI Navy Yard the civil engl-
neer who has the RANK OF lieutenant com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
GIVE Us 4 REST.

Corporations owning conduitS Of one sort or
another beneath the surface of the streets have
acquired the habit Of uncovering them for re-
pairs or new installations at their own sweet
will, and this is one of the things which render
life in New-IOrk somewhat less delightful than
It might be. 1t often seems as if the completion
of one affecting job were hailed as a signal for
starting another in the same neighborhood 10
the excessive annoyance of residents who per
ceive that both might have been prosecuted
simultaneously we'll not. We have in
mind one normally pleasant street in which the
asphalt pavement was torn up and replaced
badly replaced. by the way-three times within
as many months in order that steam or gas or
electric channels might be laid overhauled
Such nuisances are not unavoidable but they
might easily be diminished if the comfort Of the
public were a prime consideration with those
who enjoy public franchises.
The subway is pretty nearly finished. and
within short time an immense amount of re-
paving must be completed along its line. That
work is already going forward rapidly at vari-
Gus points, and, so far as we can judge, in a
creditabe manner. 1t is interesting, but not
agreeable. 10 reflect that various corporations
may remain quiescent until it has been finished,
and then proceed to destroy the new surfaces
with their usual disregard of the general con
venience. Operations of that sort Of which
the necessity can be foreseen ought not t. be
postponed The people want 10 be delivered as
soon as possible from the miseries which they
have been forced to endure for three years
but not on condition Of having their recovered
use OF the streets interrupted again after few
weeks fo- lack of little forethought and con-
Sideraton.
Sooner or later chaos will probably come
again. bat breathing spell Is not too much TO
ask for.