Hungary, with its many hostile elements, this Croatian disturbance is particularly instructive. It is more important as a symptom than as a mere demonstration of hostility to the established order. A singular result of the riots at Agram was the outbreak of anti-Austrian feeling in various cities of Lombardy, where Austrian rule in former years is still remembered. A large body of students in Milan burned an Austrian flag and shouted "Down with Austria!" came into collision with the police and troops were called out to assist in restoring order. Emerson and His Though the centenary of Emerson's birth fell on May 25 Message. and various notable meetings were held at that time in Boston and elsewhere in commemoration of the teachings of that kindly and inspiring philosopher, the present month is to see a further celebration of his work and an appreciation of his character. A series of lectures in Boston and Concord and meetings devoted to reminiscences of Emerson will add to the testimony demonstrating his influence upon thoughtful men and women. Emerson does little for mankind in the mass. He is a builder of character by slow and careful processes. Furthermore, he is an individualist. He blows no trumpets to summon men to united action. He takes one man at a time and shows him how worthy he is or can become and how desirable a place is the world in which he lives. In this day of organization Emerson would feel somewhat out of place. He would not have taken kindly even to the organization of a Benevolent Order of Philosophers. His message was to the individual; perhaps that is why he is neglected in this day. It is a pity that he is neglected, since he teaches optimism and self-reliance and making the most of things. Every American ought to read Emerson now and then in order to grow less discontented and to stop regretting that he is not a millionaire or something equally uncomfortable and unnecessary. (See page 885.) AN ALBANIAN FAMILY. The outlook for the ratification of the treaty seemed decidedly dubious earlier in the month. It has dawned upon influential Colombians that the $40,000,000 which the United States has agreed to pay to the French Canal Company for its concession and other valuable property possibly may be obtained instead by their bankrupt nation or by the patriots who misgovern it. When, in 1898, on the expiration of the original grant to the canal company, President Saclamente extended it for seven years on payment of $1,000,000, he probably had the right to make such extension. under the Colombian constitution. However, it has still to be ratified by the national Congress, which did not meet from that time until the present session. At best the grant has but two more years to run. If, therefore, the Colombian Congress should refuse to ratify the extension or should postpone for two years ratification of the treaty with the United States, it is argued by thrifty patriots of the isthmus, all payments by the latter country might be made to Colombia, and nothing to the French company. Colombia is in desperate financial straits, due to its internal wars and the flood of nearly worthless paper money which it has issued. Gold is at an almost incredible premium, the interest on the national debt has not 852 THE AUTOMOBILE IN THE LEAD WHEN THE PARIS-MADRID RACE WAS DISCONTINUED. been paid for several years and the industries are very largely ruined by the continuous fighting. President Marroquin is reported to be in favor of prompt ratification of the canal treaty, which action would give Colombia $10,000,000 in gold at once. There are reports, though they are denied, that Colombia demands $12,000,000 from the canal company for ratifying the treaty. It may be supposed that the terms of the present treaty will be accepted by the Colombian Congress in case it is satisfied that no better ones are to be had and not otherwise. France, where the huge racDeadly Autoing automobiles are made, has mobile had much experience with long Racing. distance races run with those ponderous machines. Manufacturers of automobiles are the leading spirits in bringing about these tests of speed and skill. On Sunday, May 24, the first stage of a race from Versailles to Madrid was entered upon by the drivers of 314 automobiles. One hundred and eleven SYBIL SANDERSON. The American opera singer who died in Paris, May 17. his racing machine away from him and American England. Because it gave expression Women in publicly to criticisms undoubtedly common in English society upon American women who marry titles, an article recently published in the London Daily Express attracted an unusual amount of attention. The writer of the article charged that some American women who are adorned with British titles have introduced into England "the apelike decadence of New York society, where extravagance is distinction, display is nobility, and notoriety is the ideal at which to aim." Neglect of her children, of her household, of her husband, was also charged against the American woman. Her actions were declared to be "those of 'ters and setting a bad example to others of lower station. As an expression of NO. 9" MAKING SANTOS DUMONT'S NEW AIRSHIP The World In General. A The Acousticon. BY A. L. GRIFFITH. FTER ten years of diligent study any degree or peculiarity of deafness. It and experimenting, Mr. Miller consists of a receiver, an earpiece, and Reese Hutchison, It is less cona young a small electric battery. electrical engineer of New York City, spicuous than any other form of hearing has perfected an instrument whereby instrument, no part of it actually appearing all deaf persons, except those afflicted in sight except the earpiece, which may be with absolute paralysis of the audi tory nerve, can hear with ease even many other tests with equal success. In The "Acousticon" is an adjustable hearing instrument which can be fitted to M. R. HUTCHISON. Inventor of the "Acousticon." covered with the hand. The battery, which is but little larger than a match box, is carried in the waistcoat pocket or chatelaine; the receiver is worn under the coat or in the folds of the dress; the earpiece is so small that in use it merely appears as though the person were holding the hand |