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ORNITHOLOGY is one of the natural sciences, the study of which may be said to be enjoined by Holy Writ. For in the good book the fowls of the air are set before us as a pattern of right living. “Behold them,” said the Master; and he meant to say, “ Do as they do.” Well, one of the most strikingly characteristic of their doings is their annual flight toward the tropics as the frost begins to show its hand in the so-called temperate region where they were born, and where, with a patriotism that one must often wonder at, they continue to claim a residence. As years and wisdom increase, I grow better and better persuaded that their example is a good one; and being so persuaded, here I am again in Florida. I have followed the birds; for how is a man to behold them, unless he goes where they are ? I arrived on Friday, two days before Christmas. Two days before that, having a few hours between trains in Washington (how happy are our exemplars, I often think, who make the passage by the … [Read more...] about A Bay-Window in Florida

II THE first characteristics which the book of Grotius revealed were faith and foresight. Great as it was, — the most beneficent among all volumes not claiming divine inspiration, — yet more wonderful than the book itself was the faith of its author. In none of the years during which he meditated it, and least of all during the years when it was written, could any other human being see in the anarchic darkness of the time any tribunal which could recognize a plea for right reason in international affairs, or enforce a decision upon it. The greatness of Grotius lies first of all in the fact that he saw in all this darkness one court sitting supreme to which he might make appeal, and that court—the heart and mind of man. What the darkness was which his eye alone could pierce was stated in his preface. He says: “I saw many and grave causes why I should write a work on that subject. I saw in the whole Christian world a license of fighting at which even barbarous nations might blush. … [Read more...] about The Warfare of Humanity With Unreason: Hugo Grotius

The public forms its impressions of the administration of the criminal law in the county of New York—very naturally—from the accounts it reads of important and intricate cases, and therefore—very naturally, again—believes that defendants languish long in prison, awaiting trial; that the majority of them go free, or that, if convicted, the punishment of most of them is either defeated or delayed by technicalities and appeals. As a matter of fact, these impressions are entirely erroneous, so far as the general enforcement of the criminal law in New York County is concerned. During the year 1903, the average length of time between a defendant’s arrest for felony and his trial—in cases where he was imprisoned awaiting trial—was less than two weeks. There were 2400 convictions by plea or verdict, to 615 acquittals; while out of 11,011 convictions during the five years 1898 to 1902 inclusive, the number of appeals brought to hearing was only ninety-five, and out of that number the ratio of … [Read more...] about In the District Attorney’s Office

Standing before the door of his long-established but modest emporium, his ample form flanked by windows displaying hoes and pancake flour, boys’ suits and writing-paper, washboards and cigars, while a garish sign, “General Merchandise” creaked above, the pioneer proprietor pointed to a heap of freight the train now disappearing over the plains had dumped on the depot platform. “More work of the catalogues,” he commented bitterly. “Three sacks of ’em came to the post office last week, — now the folks are sending for the goods. Think they are saving money, I suppose.” “Perhaps they are?” “Not much. If they will give me all their orders and pay cash as they have to do with the catalogue mail-order houses, I’ll get ’em just as good stuff, and just as cheap. Some things they may buy cheaper, but they’re cheaper goods.” “Why do they do it, then?” “Because it’s the city, — it sounds better, somehow; and the catalogues make everything look so fine. Why, the other day a farmer came … [Read more...] about The Country Store

MARCH, 1905 BY MARGARET SHERWOOD I UNDER the sun-smitten branches of the woodland and along the open road that curved, all golden with dust, over hill and through hollow, the warm air was full of the breath of pine and juniper and fern, and of the poignant sweetness of the sea. Now leaf shadows fell on the face of the girl who was being driven rapidly in a light carriage toward the east, and then the full sunlight of June lay there. The beat, beat, beat of the horse’s hoofs seemed to set the world in motion; the quick, uneven wind, the fluttering yellow butterflies, the slow black wings of crows overhead, even the gently floating white clouds against the dim blue, were to her full of the sudden joy of those that move and escape. Leaning back in her seat she closed her eyes, opening them now and then to steal a half fearful glance to the right, where, between dark tree trunks or beyond the gray-green tangles of a bit of moorland, the sea lay, incredibly blue. This undreamed … [Read more...] about The Coming of the Tide

FIFTY years ago Charles Street was still fashionable. Now it is impossible. Then it signified peace and position. Now teamsters and the trolley rumble and jangle in undisputed possession. It was once, for Boston, a broad, quiet street which people loved on account of its proximity to the water. Especially were the houses on the west side preferred. There, behind plain brick fronts many a rich family lived a placid and luxurious existence. Some of those houses are left to-day, islands in the ocean of a roaring trade. Their occupants might be called prisoners of the past, marooned by tradition, memory, or habit, into inherited homes. One of these mansions, whose back may be said to front on the Charles River Basin, had been the home of Nathaniel Morley of East India fame. The days of the old merchant princes have passed away, and have left behind them their priceless carved teak, imperial jade ornaments, silk brocades, and sandal-wood chests; their descendants maintain an unassailable … [Read more...] about The Tangent of a Crime

By Alix Culbertson, news reporter Harvey Weinstein's epic fall from grace began a year ago on 5 October 2017, kicking off one of the most important movements in Hollywood's history. Sky News looks at what has happened with #MeToo and how the Weinstein scandal has affected the world. How the Weinstein scandal unfolded On 5 October 2017 several women, including actress Ashley Judd, accused the movie producer of sexual harassment in the New York Times. Weinstein apologised for the "pain" his past behaviour caused and went on a leave of absence from The Weinstein Company. Advertisement Days later he was fired by the board of the incredibly successful company he co-founded with his brother Bob in 2005. Then the accusations came tumbling in, as more women spoke out about allegedly being raped, assaulted and blackmailed with sex, more gained confidence to reveal their stories. More on Harvey Weinstein Harvey Weinstein to be charged with indecent … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein: Has his fall from grace and #MeToo changed anything?

Scot Mark Green gives emotional interview on A Current Affair SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mark Green, aged 44, was recruited to a job in Australia for his specialist solar installation skills. He arrived in the country in 2012 from Scotland with his wife Kelly Green, 45, and their 19-year-old daughter Rebecca. The family have lived in the country continuously since. Related articles Xi Jinping humiliated as Taiwan drill stunt backfires Joe Biden stumbles on return from Covid as wife Jill comes to rescue But today at 10pm they are being sent home, after Mr Green's employer left them stranded without visas. The Greens initially moved to Australia after Mr Green's employer reportedly promised … [Read more...] about Hardworking UK family to be deported from Australia TODAY despite doing nothing wrong

Claer Barrett offers advice on locking in fixed rate mortgages SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info On ITV’s Lorraine this morning, finance expert Claer Barrett answered listener questions on how they can survive the cost of living crisis and rising bills. With interest rates rising at the fastest rate in 20 years and mortgage rates rising even faster, many people are worried what will happen when their fixed mortgage term comes to an end. Related articles Pensioners have one week left to qualify for vital boost worth £650 Lighting hack will reduce the average home's bill by £268 a year Ms Barrett urged a listener to plan ahead to avoid falling on the lender's Standard Variable Rate. Michelle emailed … [Read more...] about Mortgage warning: Homeowners urged to act – or risk ‘adding hundreds’ to monthly bills

WhatsApp is making yet more changes to try and beef up the privacy features for its 2+ billion users. The world’s most popular messaging app will soon allow users to leave group chats without notifying others and control who can see when they are online . As part of the update, which is rolling out later this month, users will also be given the ability to block people from taking screenshots of View Once messages, which are designed to disappear after being opened . The screenshot blocking tool is currently being tested, WhatsApp said, and would be released to users soon. Currently, when a user leaves a group chat a notification appears at the bottom of the conversation telling others in the group who has left. And while users are already able to turn off a feature which tells others if they have read a message, it has not been possible until now to hide the fact that a user was online and using WhatsApp. The Meta-owned messaging platform said the new features … [Read more...] about WhatsApp unveils new privacy features to help you feel more secure