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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
5
In a column from Atlanta, Professor Branson’s views on the Sapho case provoke discussion on parental responsibility and censorship. The piece argues law and courts cannot replace home discipline and warns that banning books may amplify their exposure, urging parents to guide youths with private means rather than state action.
The discussion defends wholesome reading and parental oversight while condemning sensational methods that publicize vile works. It argues real culture elevates readers, notes Wilde as a late exemplar, and urges parents to guide children's access to literature to prevent immoral influence.
A historical column reflects on Benjamin Harrison choosing private life over a renewed presidency, noting his scholarly habits, domestic devotion, and guarded public stance. It contrasts Harrison with Cleveland and praises his dignified post presidency conduct and influence on national affairs.
The letter argues against Mr Hanna s new stance favoring keeping the Philippines as colonies and claims his free trade position would sway American workers. It questions whether tariff walls and the open door in China can coexist and criticizes the president s reaction and Mr Hay s likely view of the issue.
The discussion stemming from an order forbidding policemen to criticise superiors appears unlikely to calm calls for restraint. It notes the citizen’s new relation to the public and stresses the sentry’s duty while serving the public, who depend on adherence to duty even when scrutiny is difficult.
The piece argues for professional police conduct and nonpolitical enforcement. It praises Atlanta’s civil service tenure and policy focus, contrasting with New York’s system where personal obligations hinder law enforcement. The author urges officials to maintain policy oversight while officers execute the law faithfully.
The piece commends R F Armstrong of Halifax for defending Rear Admiral Sampson and argues the record should credit Schley with the battle. It notes Armstrong’s Nova Scotia base, states Sampson’s absence from command, and contrasts Dewey and Long. It also comments on McKinley, Hanna, and Foraker amid tariff debates.
A survey of opera stars notes marital status and family life. Mitka Ternina remains unmarried while Ernest Van Dyck, married to a Belgian cellist’s daughter, has two young daughters at a Liege home. Jean de Jeszke wed a Frenchwoman. Edouard married years earlier to four daughters, and Signor Seoctl is a bachelor.
A compact roundup notes wireless telegraphy linking De Aar and Orange River, US aluminum output roughly 5.2 million pounds, New York Metropolitan Street Railway carrying 284 miles of track and about half of national rail passengers, and a proposed electrified aerial bridge over the Usk costing 325000 dollars. It also mentions Danube iron gate flow, underwater blasting for a navigable channel, and the disappearance of London’s first railway relic a wooden crane at Wandsworth. The piece ends with a Filipino quip about courage and brains.
A Halifax letter defends Admiral Sampson against journal editorial charges and contrasts dispatch rhetoric with Dewey. It lauds Sampson, cites official naval records, and calls for fair judgment amid the Sampson Schley dispute. A second piece opposes culture policing, arguing Sapho and Tolstoy provoke debate and urging parental action to shield youth from what some deem moral danger.
E C Branson laments that standard world literature has been simplified and cheapened for youth. He argues timeless classics should be in every home and school, preserved from sensational titles like Sapho, and promises a future column listing suitable works.
Mrs George Goulds Georgetown court at Lakewood is described as a lavish end of century palace with pink bridal chambers green masculine rooms and white satin guest befitting a French palace. The article details the dining room library conservatory drawing room and a complete inventory catalog noting vast treasures and expensive furnishings.
Quotations reflect on money honesty health and social habits. Wry maxims note how wealth does not buy virtue and health assists success while marriage and society shape opinion. The tone critiques modern manners and the value of money fame and conformity.
A dialogue features a temperance fundraiser with a volunteer asking a woman for 30 cents to fund liquor purchases for a “horrible example.” The amusing exchange highlights town efforts to curb alcohol use through a house to house collection.
The dialogue recalls a memory of a tom cat that fled at any kitten sight. Larry notes the cat’s fear and a change due to a ribbon tied around its neck. Denny asks what caused the shift, with Larry replying about the ribbon’s effect.
The returned missionary sermon moved many society women to give up their diamonds for the heathen. Mrs. Stubb notes they might as well have given pasts diamonds to aid the cause, highlighting the moral debate.
Jackson March 13 The new capitol commission convened in Governor Longing’s office to organize and set procedures for selecting plans for the million dollar state house The commission may advertise for specifications to be submitted in 30 days with potential rejection of all plans Competing architects Weathers of Memphis and Zeucher of New York vie for favor while Gordon of Texas plans a comeback. The penitentiary board meets Monday to consider moving the prison from Jackson to a convict farm and to discuss site location for the main prison noting delta health concerns and possible Ran kin county site.
The legislature approved per diems and bonds for officials and planned use of convict labor for brick in a new annex for the colored insane, aiming to relieve overcrowded jails. It authorized about 52,008 for repairs at state university buildings, 37,500 for a new dorm at US Industrial Institute and College, 40,000 for a textile school with Starkville College, and other small sums, approaching three and a half million dollars in total appropriations for state institutions.
Dickson accused of dangerous threats and delusions vows violence if Norwood pays damages for flowers given by his wife. He has served time for frauds and has a history with Deputy Sheriff Whitmire. He allegedly told bank attendants he would be killed by divine command and warned the Greenville News office of retribution. He is to be examined for lunacy.
The South Carolina statehouse commission will award contracts for completing the building on April 12. An architect will be elected then, with several Georgians in the race. plans and specifications are being invited meanwhile. The compensation terms center on a percentage of the cost and supervision fees, contingent on securing a contract. The article also profiles Annie Hector Foxton, aka Mrs. Alexander, noting her prolific writing and current struggles with rheumatism while continuing to work.
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