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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Aldrich-a young artist of great ability-has travelled extensively in Europe for a number of years, and has made a great many delightful studies which may now be seen at this exhibit. The range of subjects is exceedingly wide, including charming scenes from Egypt, Italy, France, Spain and even Scandinavia. The monuments-notably the Cathedral of Seville and the Chauteau at Pau are admirably done, while the landscapes and smaller studies show appreciation and artistic ability of high order...
...very large audience listened to Mr. Copeland's lecture last evening on Mr. Hardy, Mr. Kipling, Miss Jewett, Miss Wilkins and other writers of the Short Story. The lecturer began with a few words upon the theory of this form of literary art. The conte, as the French call it, the short story, as we call it, has not flourished and does not flourish in England. English writers too often make their tales seem like chapters from a three volume novel, or at least like awkward attempts at the novellete. They should, on the contrary, restrict the time...
...Change of system would make it harder for bosses and their tools to enter the U. S. Senate.- (a) Such a man would be less likely to be elected even if he were able to control his party's nominations: Arena X, 456, (Sept., 1894).- His personal character does not now affect his chance of election.- (x) If he can secure nomination his chance of election now depends upon his party's chance of carrying the legislature.- (A) A caucus bolt is almost unknown.- (Y) His personal character does not effect his party's chance of carrying the legislature...
...that he is included in Captain Wrightington's call for candidates, and if he can in any way afford to give the time to it he should offer his services to the captain on Monday. It is much better, however, that men who are not willing to work hard even under discouraging conditions, should not come out, for the team has no use for them. The men that are wanted are those that have pluck and perseverance, and are glad to work hard even though they may not have any chance of playing on the eleven. Such men can have...
...present time than the great interest aroused in young men for civil service reform. No greater service can be rendered in the army or the navy than in civil life, in fighting against the predominat evils of the time. Our resources have been so great hitherto that not even bad legislation or incompetent officials could retard our steady progress. We have not felt that there might be dangers in fostering class interests. But now other nations are coming to the front, and we must work hard to keep pace with our rivals. To this end we must put only experienced...