davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
GOOD NIGHT.

BY Frederick Greenwood.
Destroyer! what do you here-here by my poor
little nest?
What have l done that your shadow lies my
brightest and best?
If twas my sin that smirched the cross the
door, Death,
Blood of mine should efface it, and not this In
nocents passing breath.
o cruel to drench the fleece of my one little
lamb with thy dew!
o sightless to quench the light in eyes so guile
less and true!
Q heartless and brainless to still the life in
this hand that glows
And the love and the thought that breed in these
wide, gray-fading brows.
The sweet, unfaltering voice! Papa. do you
think 1 shall dep
die, my dear? Ais in Gods hands, but
think-so think not I,
You will live to be a big man; and when
old and gray,
You shall take me by the arm and guide me
along the way.
But If it should be death. do you know what it
is, little one?
It is only a falling asleep. and you wake and
the darkness is gone.
And mamma and papa will sleep, too; and when
that the day is
We shall meet altogether in Heaven-in Heaven
instead of at home.
Don't you know that asleep In your bed, an
hour like a moment seems?
Be not afraid of that!-it is past in night with
out Dreams
We are only apart, dear child 'twixt the even-
ing and morning light"
Good night then, papa, and God bless your
my darling, my darling. good nightr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14

and prejudiced as it is intended TO be, and its
value lies in its popular presentation of the chief
events Of Irish history from an intensely ma
tonal standpoint. so that the impartial reader
can study both sides of the question and be
tie better enabled TO draw his own conclusions.
This, however, is obviously far from Mr.. Fin
erty's real purpose in publishing his work,
which, as is apparent from a careful examination
Of il, is intended to enlist the sympathies of
Americans and 10 inflame the imaginations of
his own countrymen with sense of Ireland's
wrongs. and 50 TO advance the cause Of which he
has long been a pronounced exponent in the
public press and on the lecture platform. And
this is set down with very real and profound
Sympathy for the suferings Of the Irish people,
who. under alien rule. have borne burdens far
greater and more Erievous than those imposed
by the same government upon our own forbears
burdens which, however, they united to throw
of in the War Of Independence. We desire
EjTnr,1v to make clear that this is not in any
sense to be considered impartial OF par
ticuIarlv scholarly consideration Of political con-
oitions in Ireland Her story is a pathetic one,
wherever read not only in view of the treat
r1ent she has received at the hands Of her con-
euerors. but quite as much from the internal
discussions and jeaIousies which have torn her
as1Inder. and prevented her from presenting
solid and effective front to her OppresSors.
Even from Mr.. Finerty's recital Of her
troubles one is continually impressed with the
recurrence Of the small but significant con-
function if in his narrative. As often as he
tells Of some important movement which was to
end in throwing off the British yoke he is COM
PEELED TO have recourse to that little but equally
tynDortant "if' in explaining the reasons for its
failure. Sometimes indeed, it refers 70 some
unforeseeable and unpreventable concentration
Of circumstance as when the naval expedition
under Hoche was broken up by bad weather, and
when again adverse winds prevented the Dutch
feet under Admiral de Winter from sailing
from the Texel. But more often the ''if' applies
to the lack Of some essential precaution to over
hasty and i'll equipped leadership, and too often
10 Judaslike treachery. Seeing the result OBJ
tanned under similar provocation in America by
a determined opposition. one wonders why Ire
land, if equally determined, could not also have
made her demands for political freedom eff
fectual, even in spite Of her greater nearness to
England. Reading Mr.. Finerty's, or indeed,
any other history ot the country. the answer be-
comes apparent. Il is found in the political
conditions which prevailed IN Ireland from her
earliest days and which she has not yet entirely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14

completed and Mr. Simmons has been busily
engaged over his share in one of the largest ar
tistic enterprises ever known in this country. AT
this moment the decoration executed by MI
Henry Oliver Walker, to go over the entrance
to the Senate Chamber is on its way to st.
Paul. This painting visible at the Fine
Arts Building for day two prior to its de-
parture for the West. 1t showed that NJ.
Walker, like his colleagues. had risen finely to
a fine opportunity.
He calls his composition Yesterday, To-day
and Tomorrow his idea being to illustrate the
transmission Of knowledge of the forces OF civ
ilizatiOn, across the ages. Three figures occupy
the semi-circular panel. On the right a bag
gard women, draped in green, symboZes the
past. She bends over some burning fagots from
which, obviously, the central figure. To-day
seated in robes of rose and greenish white,
which leave her shoulders and bosom bare, has
received the fame with which she lights the
lamp carried on the left by 'TO-mOrrOw." This
last figure takes flight. without the aid of wings.
from the rocky emnence on which the scene
is placed, and beyond her graceful FORM dimly
discerned through dark blue drapcries, stretches
broad landscape, in which buildings here and
there indicate the tangible fruits of mans ac-
tivity. The wide plain is divided by a stream
across which arched bridge is flung Fleecy
white clouds fill the upper part of the back
ground, save at the very top of the design,
where the sky strikes richer note.
Inc design is simple, as BELTS episode in
a monumental scheme of decoration. But Mr.
Walker has succeeded in achieving a certain
large dignity in his work without sacrificing the
graceful and delicate quality which has always
characterized his art To the figure of "Yester-
day. he gives appropriately lean, sinewy and
even forbidding character but To-day" is a
beautiful image of womanhood, and auburn
haired Tomorrow has the fresh 1.-the charm
of youth itself In form and in gesture the
three types are admirably expressive, and, what
is even more to the point, each of them is so
placed to give the composition as a whole
true decorative unity. The note of intimacy in
the foreground is effectively balanced with that
of great open spaces in the further planes Of
the composition. In color, this painting marks
great advance The robes of blue and rose
worn by "To-morrow'' and To-day respect
lively are especially well painted Throughout
the color is strong as it is suave; the entire
effect is rich, pure and restrained. A singularly
refined individuality is revealed in this work.
which st. Paul is to be enVied she is to be
envied so much Of the mural decoration now
being lavshed upon her chief public building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14

outgrown Composed of a large number of petty
principalities. Kingdoms" almost continually
engaged in inter-trihal warfare, Ireland was
often invaded and sometimes conquered, but
never. since the days of AIilesus, by race which
permanently settled In the island. dominating
and unifying its government and transfus-
ing its characteristics by intermarriage. What
ever infusions of new blood occurred were
limited to small ana scattered sections, tending
to increase the natural differences and antagon-
isms OF the people. The story of Ireland is but
another application of the familiar fable of the
boy and the bundle of sticks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
Il NEW MURAL PAINTING
Mr.. III. o. Walkers Decoration for
the State CapitoI at st. Paul.

The work on the decoration of the new State
Capitol at St Paul goes steadily forward We
have already described Of the paintings
which Mr.. La Fargo commissioned to exc
cute for the building. and something has also
been said in The Tribune about the contribu-
tons OF Mr.. Blashfeld and Mr. Cox Another of
MIR. La Farges works for St. Paul III soon be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
THE WRONGS OF IRELAND
Il Partial and PrejudiciaI"
History.

IAEI,AND The Peoples History of Ireland. By
John f. t1neTty, President of the United Irish
League of America With portraits Of Daniel
OConnen and Charles Stewart Parnel Two
vols, l2no PIP. \, 1-46s; X, sSA Dodd, Mead
Co.
MI Finerty states that he has been moved to
write his Peoples History of Ireland" because
he finds that most Americans. even those who
have read something Of the political misfortunes
Of the Emerald Isle. have largely taken their
views Of IT. at second hand, from sources that
could not fail to be partial and therefore pretu-
dicial" IL by this he means that our knowledge
Of Ireland has been principally CLEANED from
histories written by Englishmen, his statement
with its implications. is undoubtedly correct
Whether a history such this, which makes no
pretence TO being based first hand research
and investigation, and is written by prominent
advocate Of Irish nationalism, is likely to be any
hess partisan and prejudiced may well be
doubted In point OF fact, it is Just as partisan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14

while to say that the statement Is untrue. Tho
the late Sir Leslie Stephen the editor, for novel
for The Cornhill:" and the opening chapters We're
sent up to him from the country and accepted
those to follow being taken on trust-withoUt any
negotiation elsewhere outside knowledge OF the
matter till after the contract had been entered into
with the publishers of The Cornhiu."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14
LITERARY NOTES.

"Gyp' has published a new novel. an English
translation OF which is about to appear. Its
title is Clocks"
Mrs Humphry Ward denies that Mr.. Glad
stone is the original of Lord Parham in her new
novel There is, she says. a thumbnail sketch
OF that statesman he might have appeared
IN the drawing room of the 1US-aS Mr.. Lo-
ralne, but 1t occupies only three or four lines
DR.. Wilkinson, an Anglican Bishop. has been
visiting Maxim Gorky in his present home on
the Gulf of Riga, and contributes to the Eng
1sh ''Guardian' interesting account of his
experience. He was cordially received by
Gorky.
He is a rather tail and slightly built man, color
less as are all Russians, with light HuStache and
pointed beard both of which he constantly twisted
and stroked as he conversed with an almost neT-
vous persistence. His hair, coupe a Ia Russo
was long and hanging down behind He was
dressed, as all Russians of his class, entirely IN
black-black belted tunc. fitting close and high up
to the chin; black brooches tucked into high black
boots. and silver chatelaine hanging from his
girdle. The interview lasted about an hour
He opened the conversation by asking, May
smoker? l had thought to see common coarse
peasant for he rose from that class, whereas ne
is refined, gentle, eloquent, and speaks beautlfuI
Russian, expressing himself as a man OF education
and cultivation , .
Somewhat abruptly, he asked if 1 disliked what
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14

The new volume of selections from the poems
of Michael Drayton is to be followed by criti-
cal work on him written by Professor Oliver
Elton. Americans ought to feel a special inter
est in the author of ITO the Virginian Voyage:
You brave, heroic minds,
Worthy your countrys name,
That honour still pursue;
Go and Subdue!
And in regions far,
Such heroes bring We forth
AS those from whom came;
And plant
Under that star
Not known unto North.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-14

Gyp' has published a new novel. an English
translation Of which is about to appear. Its
title is Clocks"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03

Washington has been treated to T sensation during the past week, q sensation of such proportions that it will curtail the presidents trip and bring him back to the capital a week earlier than he had expected to re- turn. Herbert w. Bowen, United States minister to Venezuela, and Francis E. Loomis, assistant secre- tary of state, are the chief figures in the affair which promises to end in the dismissal from the public service of at least one of these officials, pos sibly although improbably, both.- It appears that some time ago Minister Bowen filed, officially, charges against Secretary Loomis, who has at one time been minister to Venezuela. In brief, these charges are to the ef- feet that as minister, Mir LOomis &C., cepted s10.O0O from the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Co in compen- satiOn for his services in their behalf: that Mir Loomis purchased n claim of S4,0o0 against the Venezuela govern ment and used his influence to collect 1t: and that Mir Loomis undertook to collect a claim for a Mir Meyers for a commission of one-seventh of Sf.4OO.. OOO. Mr Bowen forwards these charges to Secretary Taft, over his own signature, and Secretary Taft forwarded the communication 10 tho president. who was already, in the west. Not content. however, with having done this, MT Bowen grew i'm patient at hearing no echo of the SC rious charges he had preferred and h' furnished the details of the charges to q certain newspaper correspondent in Caracas. The whole story wal then mailed to this country and ap peared in large type on the front pag' of one of the New York dailies. Ever were the charges true. Minister Bow en was gullly ot grave Ahul~-ItAoi and violation of courtesy in maxim. them public fin advance of some reply to his communication to Secretary Taft and only unparionably bad judg meut or ungovernable spleen agains his superior officer could account fol this course.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
HEARD IN PASSING

< < t
 Folk and Jerome for 1906 will do well enough to talk about now, if 1t is worth while to talk at al now about the subject. A lot of things are likely to happen in three years, however, and the early presidential ticket doesn't usually catch the nomination.-Boston Globe.
 Russia is accusing England of giving away the route of the Baltic fleet. Isn't it just like the Russians to think they could steal up on Togo with their sixty-seven war ships and sink him before he observed them? Too bad England went and told Togo about it, Atlanta Journal.
 The latest thing in municipal novel; ties is the 'fecall,'' whereby, if pub lie servant is negligent in the perform ance of his duties he can be immedl- ately and peremptorily retired to pri- vate life by the voice of his constltu- ents. We should say it had a useful function in the life of most municipali- ties.-New Britain Herald.
 Claus Spreckles has told the Rocke- fellcr-Addicks people, who are putting ill the new gas plant in San Francesca, that he intends giving them ''the fight ct their lives" As preliminary step the cld gentleman has purchased HOO shares of the San Francisco Gas and Electric Co.'S stock, all the way from 1852 to $60 a share.-New Haven Pal ladium.
 It is announced that President Roose- welt will cut his vacation short week. The only conclusion one can draw from this is that his presence is needed at Washington in connection with Min ister Bowen's charges against Assist ant Secretary of State Loomis. They are grave charges, indeed, and while they do not involve international rela- tions. they do concern the honor of the country intimately.-New Haven Reg ister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03

In one of his Texas speeches the president declared that could the men of the south and the men of the north meet and mingle they would become fast friends and there would no longer be sectional differences In this the president is doubtless correct. Experience has demonstrated the fact time and again. Incidentally, it is also a fact that whenever a northern man makes his residence in the south, even for short time, he becomes as thoroughly imbued with the impossi- bility of negro domination as the southerner, sometimes more so. At least he has less patience and less compassion for the negro than has his southern neighbor. Had President Roosevelt promised to permit the southerner to solve the race problem without interference from Washing ton, and without attempted dictation from the republican party, he could have safely prophesied that from that date on nothing more would have been heard of the north and the south as sectional opponents. However, the president will doubtless learn much from his southern trips and the lead. CTS of both parties have already learn. ed a great deal. It was noteworthy fact that Senator Daniels of Virginia was the orator selected to pronounce the eulogy on the late Senator Hoar at the latter's home in Worcester Massachusetts. the other day, and that the Virginia senator. who has not only always been loyal south erner and a staunch democrat : but who fought for the confederacy, de livered beautiful tribute to the statesman who had always voted with his party, irrespective to his con victions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Electric Light for Revolver.

Possibly as an aid to the man who is looking for trouble comes the ivention of an electric light attachment to re- volvers by means of which the user may illuminate the object at which he is pointing his revolver. and at the same time screen himself in darkness. The inventor places miniature dry coil in the handle of the revolver, while hood provided with reflecting surface and containing an incandescent bulb cleo trically connected with the cell is To- cated at the under side of the barrel of xae weapon.-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Telephone Messages.

Should the ratio of increased use of the telephone keep up the wires will soon be carrying more messages every day than are handled in the mails. In the last three years the number of subscrib- CTS has doubled over the total of the pre- vious "A years, and becauseof the ex- tended use of the telephone the average cost of every class of messages has been reduced to 2.2 cents, but little more than that required by the average mail.-Chi- cago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03

There is no question but that the United States is great nation and even a world power," but its great ness has never been acquired by force of arms, by the strength of its army or the size of it's navy. Even when the Philippines were acquired from a conquered enemy the United States paid $2O,O0O,OOO for them instead of taking them by force of might, says an exchange, as other nations have acquired increased territory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Short of Artillery.

Sir Charles Dilke, in paper read to the Young Liberals league recently, said that while all other countries had rearmed their forces there was not, with the exception of l5 imperfect batteries hurriedly purchased in Germany during the Boer war, single quick-firing gun in the possession of the British regular field artillery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Countess of Talent,

The countess of Minto has written so delightful an appreciation of the glories and beauties of the Canadas, from east to far northwest, says recent report, that she may come close to the countess of Aberdeen and Dufferin in popularity as the chief lady of the dominion. This paper is calculated to open British eyes to the importance of this great colony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1905.

Senator Depew says that Washing ton is the only place in the country where mind can separate from mat ter and enjoy the lights and shadows of the higher life" The senator's mission in Washington is doubtless the spiritual improvement of senators who corrupt legislatures and of rail- way magnatesr who seek to prevent railway rate legislation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Take Your Choice.

Now the chief of the bureau of chemistry declares that science is so adding to human life that the period of ordinary activity will not be 40, but 90 years. The general public is now free to take either hope or chlorolorm, according to which theory they favor. Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Governor Author.

By the will of the late ex-Gov. Bout we'll. just filed for probate in Boston, he gives to his daughter, Georgianna :, all his writings, whether printed or in manuscript. stereotype plates, etc, as well as g GOO in order that she may pub fish all his writings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Not Qualified to Judge.

What do you think of shelley's s.yle.- asked Mrs Oldcastle-
 Well" replied her hostess. T can't really say. I never ct there Whenever me and Josiah go to New York ve just settle down at the wsldorf-Astoria for . quiet, modest time and let 1t % at that Chicago Record-Herald-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Berlin .Maehers -

A special detective force has been or ganized in Berlin to protect unaccom- panied women from insult. Within six months 15s men have been convicted for this kind of molestation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
His Ruin.

Wife (during the dance intermission) What are you looking at, dear?
 Husband-I was just surveying some of the ruins.
 But you have been looking at my gown"
 "Yes; my ruin. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
No Drugs Needed.

Mrs. Ebony-Little Caesars jaws are locked fast
 Dr. Darktovn-Am dey locked shet or locked open7
 "Dey is locked open. doctah-
 "Dat's easy cured. Put CT piece CT broiled chicken between 'em. an eff dat don't work, try vatermillion- Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Terribly Bad.

A girl of 12 was committed to re- form school from a London court the other day. She had stolen money from her mother. taken on her little brothers clothes and sold them, and boiled the family cat alive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
lust Penalty.

A Vienna court has condemned two men to pay a monthly allowance to the widow of a man whom they told, as . "joke." that his wife was not true to him. and who committed suicide in conse- quence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
THE SEASON.

Idon't know why
 I'm a-sittin' here When the blue, blue sky An the fields seem near, An hear the call Of the mocking bird, And, darn 1t all.
 Every leaf seems stirred, An to say: Come, come Where the fishes bite, And the bumbles bum, An each breeze seems light As a mothers kiss Just used to do. And worlds of bliss
 Are awaiting you" The same display
 l have seen before. a's In the same ol' way
 Down at Bering's store, Is fixed up now;
 There's a rod O steel- And, you know. somehow, There's a sort O feel Along my arm
 Like the feel of old, Tn swift alarm
 When a bass takes hold, An there's greenheart poles An lines in heaps Oh, the fishin' holes
 Where black bass sleeps! An the fun l had
 In a day gone by! Just a barefoot lad
 With a squinchin eye A-lookin' along
 An alder pole Where tn current strong
 Had digged a hole. And where the trout
 An the graylin' played, An I yanked 'em out
 With hook I'd made! Oh, the breezes light
 All say: Come, come, Where the fishes bite
 And the bumhies bum" -. M. Lewis, in Houston Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Unduly Expert.

Couldn't you hold your place on that sensational newspaper"
 No" answered the reporter.
 But you used to be a most accom- plished writer of fakes"
 "Yes. But the trouble was that my in- ventions sounded so much like the truth that the editor didn't think they were worth printing. Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Iondou's Vacant Lots.

The open spaces of London measure 21Ik square miles. The aggregate cost each year of the maintenance of the parks is less than a quarter of mill lion sterling
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
Geometrical.

Don't know her? Why, she lives in the same square with you"
 "Yes, but she's not in the same circle. !" Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03
In the Spring

Judge-In give you sO days in jail
 Prisoner-GOodi Ny wife will be through cleaning house when get out Kansas City Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-03

If the miIIionaires were brisker in their donations to southern colleges. goldbuzs would he more popular in that secrfou.-Baifimore Sun