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New-York tribune., 1905-12-17
Personal Characteristics Of the Members of the
Liberal Administration Now In Power.

directions of his former private secretary. who
is now. as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
become his chief
Although Sir Edward is only forty-three- years
old, he may be described as a parliamentary
veteran, having sat continuously in the House
of Commons for more than twenty years; but
while he looks young, with his clean shaven
face, prominent aquiline nose, fine dark eyes and
black hair lying his forehead, strong jaw
and yet mobile mouth and clean cut features
his manner, his reserve and his seriousness are
all those Of much older In fact. the con-
trast between the youth of the face and the
gravity of his derneanor, especially in the earlier
years of his parliamentary life, was so great
that when Lord Rosebery selected him for his
colleague at the Foreign Office and as his rep
resentative in the lower chamber of the na-
tional legislature, the appointment was flip
PANTY described the "gravest' Of Lord Rose
bery's indiscretons. With all that there is no
pose affectation, Sir Edward is perfectly
natural in everything that he says or does He
has agreeable voice. and, while without
brillancy speaker or any great gifts of
oratory, is nevertheless persuasive and impress
sve. pleasing the members of the House by his
terseness, his firm grasp of facts, his clearness
of statement and his manifest sincerity the
only emphasis in his utterances being such as
comes from the expression of spontaneous feel
ing. He g particular favorite of the late
William E. Gladstone, is a close and loyal friend
of Lord Rosebery. with whom he has much in
common; received his university training at
Baliol, and has been married for twenty years
to daughter OF the old Northumbrian House of
Widdrington. which figures in the ancient BAL
lad of Chevy Chase in the following pathetic
lines:
For Widdrington my heart IS woe
AS one in doleful dumps,
For when his legs were srnitten of
He fought upon his sturnps
1t may be added that Sir Edward is one of
the best friends that the wild birds and animals
of every kind possess His studies as naturalist
have been of the most extensive order and he
has been for years leading spirit In all those
movements undertaken for the prevention Of
cruelty to animals and for the protection of
birds and animals from useless slaughter.
Lord Elgin, the new Secretary Of State for the
Colonies bears a name that is most agreeably
known and remembered in this country for his
father while &C sernor General of Canada, spent
considerable time at Washington as Special Am
bassador to the United States for the negotiation
of a treaty which was subsequently described by
,ts opponents having been "hoated through
(the Senate) on champagne" Laurence Oil
nhant the famous traveller and diplomat. a
member of this embassy, and In his autcbiogra-
phy he gives q most amusing account Of TIE
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17

quently the school receives s4oo worth of new
books.
"And there lies the secret" exclaimed Mrs.
Mackay. pointing to the table In the vestibule OK
the schoolhouse.
This building was erected Ammo Donini, 1893.
by the ~eople of Glen Cove md the executors OF
the will of Charles Pratt. under the direction OF
the Board of Education"
Then follow the names of the members OF the
board. the superintendent and the architect.
You see.' continued Mrs Mackay, the peo-
pie of Glen Cove assisted by the bequest or a
rich summer resident, built this schoolhouss,
and, morally and mentally, they still adding
to its glory. That is what L want to see In
every community where there are rich men and
woTnen-an interest in the public schools"
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17

and larger things aroused. Anything that you
can do to make children reason and think for
themselves will bring ont their individuality,
make them better citizens and happier men and
women and the happier and women they
become the safer the government and the fut-
nf he INIT
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17
WHY SHE DOES IT.

She was adjusting her veil when my curl
osity got the better of my discretion
Mrs Mackay, why do you think that women
ought to run for positions on the School Board?'
She gave the knot in her veil a final twist and
swung around
Because the p;,slic schools are the hope OF
America and wcsazn are the hope of the public
schools A woman goes into school work Tor
tho purest motives only. There is nothing Ia
It for her-no future, no advancement. scnool
commissionership will not lead her TO the may
crafty chair nor shake down any political piums
unon her head She goes into the work because
she wants to make the schools better for her
children and her children's children, and she
can do it She can give to the work more time
than the man can when he has a business OF
his own to manage. She knows, or ought 70
know better than a man the needs OF chpidren
and the rights of both children and teachers'
and If she is properly balanced she knows just
where to clip the red tape which is accepted
without question by the male member OF the
school board Is not that enough? And pc
TeI,e men are ready to accept US on those
ro11ds Long before 1 made my campaign
Ssra in Foslyn politicians in New-York asked
nc 70 take hold of the work in the district In
1rbJch orr city home lies, but told them that
New-York did not need me as Roslyn does
It has money and influence enough. IN the
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17
LOVES FAIR PLAY.

Wbe, Mrs Mackay had entered the colored
annex school she had not intended to offer that
prize There were TO be two prizes. for which
all the lower grade pupils would compete, and
one for the High School grades, but the neat
ness of the room and its dusky occupants the
earnestness of teacher and pupils aroused her
love of fair play. She realized that preju
dice was bound to play some part in the award
ing of the prizes and so the colored is
working for prize ali it's own. That was just
one incident which in one day showed to me
Mrs. Mackays love of fair play, her strong
sense of justice in dealing with pupils and
teachers.
asked a resident of Roslyn whose children
attend the union school what Mrs. Mackay had
done for the schools.
'Oh." was her vague reply "she has bought
some pictures and ferns and things.
Then went to the schoolroom TO see the
pictures and ferns and things" One of the
teachers receiTed me in the conference, or office,
room, which had been refurnished at Mrs.
Mackays expense. The walls are covered with
heavily embossed, cream white paper The
woodwork and lockers are painted in white en-
amel and the floor covering is q delicate green
ish white mating. The furniture is white en-
amel. with glass knobs and fittings, and 1t in
eludes couch, chest of drawers, chairs, an UNI
brea stand and long library table with
plenty of drawers The hangings are of Powered
cretonne and the table top is of the
terial overlaid with a sheet Of heavy French
plate glass
standard of Roslyn schools?' asked the
teacher
The teacher gave me plying look
do you not understand that can work
with better heart and greater earnestness after
hour spent in room like this? ?"
"Of what real value are pictures like these in
a schoolroom?" 1 asked Mrs. Mackay, after 1
had studied the reproductions OF famous paint
ings and engravings in their artistic frames
which she has hung the Roslyn school walls.
The list includes portraits of national figures
well as famous scenes at home and abroad.
Would you, like to go through life thinking
of washington a star queer shaped
piece Of yellow paper? Would you want to know
Niagara only as d tiny parallelogram Of black
lines breaking up short river? The boy who
has studied that comprehensive photograph of
the Capitol at Washington will not forget very
where the seat of our national government
lies And the girl who has studied the picture
of Niagara will have some appreciation of its
enormous water power. And both the boy and
the girl VIII have irnaginations stirred their
desire to succeed and to reach out beyond the
narrow confines Of their present life after better
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17
A BUSY WOMAN.

And Mrs Mackay has many things to do. In
addition to her social obligations, whisS are
heavy she is writer of novels and gives to
her children mere time than does the average
society matron Her two little daughters are
her companions many trips around Roslyn.
She believes In schools not governesses for girls
and Is sending her elder daughter this year to
q conservative, but not ultra-fa fashionable school
in New-york City. So far Mrs. Mackay has
never missed q single meeting Of the school
board to which she elected, and she is the
most frequent visitor the schools draw from the
membership OF the board Nominally, Mrs.
Mackay serves two comInitteeS-supplies and
library. Virtually she is physical prop, a
mental and moral inspiration OF the Roslyn
school teachers.
This inspiration was strfkingly shown during
Mrs Msckay's visit to the colored annex school.
There were many things there to demand her
attention. The new sectional bookcase for col
lateral reading matter and new desk for the
teacher, colored woman had arrived since her
last visit The walls had been freshly kalso-
mined and everything made ready for the OPEN
ing day. but Mrs. Msckay was not noticing these
improvements Her glance, nons too friendly,
was fixed on the rows Of shabby, old fashioned
desks. three pupils to g desk.
Those desks are very bad Miss Townsend -
she remarked IN quick crisp tones 10 the teacher.
Mr.. said they would do very well for
this term" replied Miss Townsend. long trained
IN the theory that anything is good enough for
a public school. particularly an annex school. so
long as tbs original parts win hang together.
We have had them cleaned and polished. you
see"
'aThe law of New-York states distinctly that
each pupil Shall have desk. Double desks for
two or more pupils are an Infringement Of that
Law. You may expect new desks next week.
Something much nka relief shone In the
teachers eyes, but she made no reply. Mrs.
Macssay crossed the room to ths bookcases and
n~-aA heS Yufv
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17
a POSSIBLE pTsAPP0TNTMENT.

It is a question If Mrs Mackay's own munih-
cence will not create in Roslyn apathetic
pride, rather than sincere activity for the bet
terment Of the public schools. VIII Roslyn
rouse itself to work for the schools, will its
citizens trust to Mrs. Mackay's munifcence to
meet the deficiencies In the budget?
It was at Glen Cove that realized that Mrs.
Mackay was not mere enthusiast, but a con-
servative deep thinking worker. Some one
asked her why she did not introduce certain
Innovations In the Roslyn schools, which had
worked well at Glen Cove. Her answer came
like fash.
Because 1 do not intend to turn Roslyn
schools upside down and inside out Your cur
riculurn and your equipment grew gradually. So
must ours What 1 want first is essentials in
sanitation and light essentials first, fTis after
ward"
Mrs Mackay was waiting for her automobile
to call and carry her back to Roslyn, but she
was not wasting moment of the precious
time On the opposite side of the desk. piled
with reports estimates and lists, sat Sidney
Ffrman principal Of the Glen Cove School, ana
across the monument of work Mrs. Mackay was
hurting questions thick and fast Finally;
"Mr. Ffrman, 1 want to know more about
manual training: how it be Incorporated,
merged into and not tackled on to the regular
course of study. VIII you and your teachers
particularly interested in the topic come. over
to Harbor Hill some afternoon for tea and talk
1t over? 7 need more light.
I'VE will be very glad to come and help you
in any way we can," was the ready reply
''All right-say Thursday. will send ma
chine over for you. Thanks
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17

Cross the grass grown yard. pass the tah
white STAFF from which Old Glory autters a
kindly welcome and enter the small gable
rooted schooIhouse ut Roslyn. Long Island so
ike thousands of others scattered al over the
United States.
Indoors everything shines. from the teachers
brand new desk and the sectional bookcase
with its nucleus of school library. to the faces,
aprons and bfouses Of the children.
Already an important looking little maiden,
with tightly braided hair. has started for the
front door with tho big bell. Just then comes
The scurry of horses feet. a victoria driven by
q coachman in gray livery wheels sharply into
she yard slender, almost girlsh figure springs
20 the ground and passes the important young
person in the doorway Just as the bell sends
forth its changing announcement that school
has taken up" It is Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay,
whose husband is the principal owner of the
Mackay cable company.
GOOD morning, children"
Good morning Mrs. Mackay" pipe thirty
childish trebes.
The slender, girlish figure is half way down
the centre aisle now. and you realize that in
one comprehensive searching glance this brisk.
alert woman has taken in every detail of the
room. She knows whether the supplies and
furniture ready for use tally exactly with her
orders and whether the janitor has performed
his duties.
Good morning. Miss Baldwin" and her
greeting to the teacher is accompanied by a
firm quick pressure of her slim. white gloved
hand ct hope 7 am not too late for the flag
New-York tribune., 1905-12-17
INTENSE PATRIOTISM.

INTENSE PATRIOTISM.
Every child within hearing of the clear mel
low tones smiles Understandings. The Rosyn
children are all familiar with Mrs. Mackay's
intense Americanism though they do not give
II that name. They simply say that Mrs.
Mackay loves the flag and the flag salute,
At the first chord of America she is on her
feet again, with smiles and mods of encourage
ment so cordial that she draws the most
happy and conscious new pupil to upright po
sition She helps the teacher lead the singing and
when as a most dramatic Amen the silk flag
is unfurled her eyes sparkle, for in this salute
many Of these children taking their first
lesson I'm pledging their hands, their heads and
their hearts to America for Americans.
For" says Mrs. Mackay, as she turns to the
teacher after il is all over, 'if you teachers Go
not Undue the children of both native and for
eign parentage with love of this country and
its flag who will have time TO do it,?
Such my first glimpse OF Katherine
Mackay, school commissioner making her tour tour
OF inspection OF the Roslyn schools 1t showed
one of her school hobbies-the most patriotic
Of public education not only for young Arneri-
cans but for the children of immigrants VINO are
dropping singiy or in groups by hundreds
into both city and suburban schools. She has
other hobbies The dignity of labor, happiness
through usefulness, training the brain through
the hand-these are some of the principles
which Mrs Mackay is trying to mix in with the
teaching of the three RS in the schools OF her
district
If the public was amazed when Mrs. Mackay
made her campaign for the position OF school
commissioner last summer. educators Of New
York State were not. For several years she has
been studying the laws which govern free
schools in New York, we'll as the advanced
methods of teaching. AT the model schools OF
New-York CITY she has been a frequent and
welcome visitor. and wherever her travels have
carried her. there she has visited and studied
the public school system. There IS nothing in
this connection which she cannot discuss intel
ligently and logically from parliamentary law
in board meetings TO up TO date lists OF collateral
reading and inspiring pictures for schoolroom
walls.
There is absolutely patronage in her at
titude toward the teachers, servility on their
part. 'T 90 not want you to teach your pupils
TO think of me as the rich Mrs Mackay,' she
said earnestly to one teacher. DO not give your
pupils false ideas about and my work.
want them to think that I am happy because
l have something 10 do that makes for useful
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-03-24
Circuit Couft.

The March term of the circuit court
opened Monday afternoon, Judge Carr on
the woolsack.
The following business has been trans
acted:
People VS.. Grant r. Jillson; keeping
gaming room: respondent arraigned and
pleaded guilty.
People VS.. Andrew Bringleson; viola
ton of local option law respondent ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty pro forma;
continued
People vs.. John Sykes; violation of
local option law: respondent arraigned
and stood mute plea of not guilty enter
ed by order or court
Simpson & Thompson VS.. S. II. IL f..
II. r.. Co; settled
Marine Coal Co vs.. Light, Power d
Fuel Co continued.
First State bank vs.. Orlo Westgate ct
al: stricken from calendar.
Eugene Prindle VS.. Clyde w. johnson;
settled.
Matter of taxation of costs in case of
John Cook VS. Universalist Convention.
1HlS cause was dppedleu from the pro-
bate court, judgment reversed in circuit
court, appealed to supreme court where
the ruling of the probate court was sus-
tanned and case sent back for new trial,
pending which plaintiff dismissed his APP
peal. The clerk was asked to tax costs
in favor of defendant, but refused to do
so Judge Carr sustained the ruling of
the clerk writ of mandamus will be
asked from the supreme court to compel
such taxation.
Ida Klock VS. Arthur Klock: assump.
sit; jury disagreed
The people VS.. Henry Newton; statu-
tory rape; on trial.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-03-24
belong Walker.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. George De
Long of Decatur was the scene OF very
pretty wedding Saturday evening when
go guests were assembled TO witness the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Edythe,
to Frank Walker OF Paw Paw AS the
strains of the wedding march were play
ed by Miss Belle Copley at o'clock the
bridal couple entered the room unat-
tended, and standing under an arch Of
green and white were made husband and
wife by Rev. Frank Hay. After con-
CALCULATIONS were offered, the guests
were ushered into the dining room,
where dainty luncheon was served.
The decorations were pink and white.
The couple received many valuable and
useful presents, among them a hand
some gold watch from the brides pa
rents. The out-of town guests were
Mrs. Ed. Caryl and daughter Ula, Mr..
and Mrs. Nj. A. Howe of Michigan City,
Ind, William Seward of Allegan, Arthur
De Long and children, Leafah and Irwin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank De Long of East Ar
lington. After spending a few days
with the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker will leave for Michigan City,
where they will make their future home.
Mr.. De Long is rs years old and very
feeble, but is happy to live to witness
the marriage of his last daughter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-03-24
AmOnO Our advertisers.

Read Pugsley & Aliens new adv.
Fresh fish at Strowbridge's to day.
Talk to Waters for tools and build
ing supplies.
Read the adv. of Markillie & Bailey, 40
horses at auction.
"Charles says" he has a full line of
Photographic supplies.
Read CRANE a Peck's adv. in this
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Broughton advertises new ready to-
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Strowbridge d CO. advertise special
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Guy l.. Titus wants to talk with you
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See his adv
Boys, bring pa to F. Smith & Co.'S for
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/. j. Cummings advertises new goods
and the millinery department, with Miss
Krauss in charge.
For base ball goods, fishing tackle, BIZ
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see G. A. Norwood.
The Paw Paw Savings bank publishes
statement in this paper, showing an
excellent condition.
See the adv. of the Beggar Prince
comic opera company, then go to the
show and enjoy yourself.
Kenyon wants to close out 1900 of
the popular Pets and offers this
standard five cent cigar at a bargain
price. See adv.
Pinckney & Sayles will hold mil
linery opening Thursday and Friday,
March 30-3l, in the Grimes building. 1t
will pay you to attend.
Read the adv. of VIM. Jordan's auc-
ton sale in another column. Farm prop
erty will be sold Saturday afternoon on
| the Dyckman house corner.
If you didn't know the price, you would
be willing to pay more than T.. Smith &
Co. ask for spring suits, top coats and
rain proof overcoats. The great line is
! there.
] A chance to get fine automobile is
gwen tor the boy or girl under l6 years
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names OF boys and girls who wear Buster
Brown stockings For particulars in.
quire at Sellick's hosiery department.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-03-24
Laws of MchiQan.

The True Northerner has published
for the benefit of its subscribers com
pilation of the laws of Michigan, COM
piled by Hon. Chas. w. McGill, the same
compilation extensively advertised by
the Kalamazoo Telegraph and other
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charge, and can procure the same by
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-03-24
Republican Caucus.

The republicans of Paw Paw township
will hold caucus at Longwell's opera
house, Saturday afternoon, March %, at
2 o'clock, for the purpose of placing in
candidates for township Of
ficers and the transaction of any other
business properly before the caucus.
NJ. O. ROWLAND,
W. A. PRATER,
A. HATHAWAY,
Republican Twp. Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-03-24
When a Man is Forty.

a Chicago man who apparently has
writes
In view of the present agitation re.
gardng the uselessness of old men,
thought possibly the inclosed lines, pub
lished in the Boston Advertiser num-
Der of years ago, would be appreciated
by some of the elderly readers of the
Record Herald:
What It Is To BE Forty.
To discover a streak of gray in yolr beard,
And thinness of crop where the upland is cleared;
To note how you take TO your slippers and gown
And hug to the fire when You get home from town;
Ali that's what il is TO be forty
To find that your shadow has portlier grown;
That your voice has PRACTICAL businesslike tone;
That your vision is tricky, which once was so
bright,
And hint of a wrinkle is coming to light.
All! that's what il is TO be forty.
seghride, party, a dance dine
Why, Of course you'll be present-you never de-
cline
But alas there no invite. You're not young
folks you see;
You're no longer peach, but crab apple tree
Ali that's what it is to be forty.
daughter that grows like lily, queen,
And that blooms like rose in garden of green,
dapper young clerk in an ice cream saloon,
Both dude and Ounce is to carry her off soon;
And a boy that is ten and the pride of your eye
Is caught smoking vile cigarettes on the sly
Ali that's what it is to be forty
At twenty man dreams of power and of fame;
At thirty his fire has soberer fame
Al forty his dreams and his visions DER,
And he knows and feels he ne'eT did before,
That man is a fool till he's forty.
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