The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-03-06
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WASHINGTON ID. c.. Feb. 26.-we are by four
greater Union than we were last week and
the birth Of the Father Of Country was APP
propristeIy COMMUNICATED by the stroke of
Presidents CIeye ands pen, which threw down
the last bar between our four waiting sisters
and statehood. What matters 1T TO tbs stAtea
OF North an South Dakota, Wasnineton and
Montana that their new honors have made OBJ
solete all the Biographies OF the country AMI
that many pat Ram lias will grumble next
september over the everlasting buying OF new
school books ON account thereof Mr.. Springer
hopes TO get the new Territory OF Oklahoma
rroatei before March 4, In which case the maps
OF Indian Territory and 1exas will also have to
he revised because the generous geog ,aphers,
Taking pity uIon the meegre proportions Of
Texas lave generally credited NO Man s. and"
To the Lone star sttte. The Illinois Congress-
man will neat intro luce n resolution in the
House mi king the Territorial bin iust passed
applicable TO New Mexico aud he has been
heard to sieh for month longer OF Congress In
orderthat ne might also make il apply 10 Arr
zCna Idaho and Wyoming Territories.
democratic iur has been set lying by Randall
and Mills over the Cowles tobacco-tax bill and
the former will doubtless carry his point by
coalition with the Republican, OF the House.
Mills says the fight must,be nado on the 81.
Louis pla form. That is where he and his assoc
eiates stand, and IL any Democrats went To re-
pudiate II and stand upon the Chicago platform
OF repeating internal taxes without reforming
the tariff IL is their affair but whether they can
do 81 and remain Democrats Is something for
their constituents and tie future TO decide.
There are fewer protectionist Democrats in the
Fifteth Congress than in either of the two pre-
ceding ones, but a number OF them believe 1t
better TO pass the Cowl,s bill than to have an
open party rupture In the House while the men,
Ders from the tobacco-growing States favor it
fer local reasons.
The dignity OF the American House OF Lords
received quite shock the other day, when SEN.
n. or Chandler WAS iinmudent enough TO calf
Senator Blackburn, OF kentucky, slave
driver" whereupon tue little Sew'Hampshire
man found his right ear In veritable wise be-
fxr.a Y fha aNrnN faa and Hfaffs4f and
his body swayed TO and iro under his enraged
colleague s. treatment, Ikea young and tender
sapling before winters gale. senator Faux
ner in eriered and rescued Mr. Chandler from
his woful plight, somewhat the worse for wear
The senate has exhibited prediction for
pickering lately noticeable IN debate OF the
sundry civil bill, in which German scored
Messrs salisbury ana Hoar rather no ly. An
other outbreak occurred when Mr.. Hiscock Of
Tered an amendment appropriating $1,000 for
the expenses OF an adequate preparation for an
appropriate celebration OF the centennial OF the
Constitution Of the United States. Mr..
Edmunds said he did not feel willing TO
vote $4,000 for a mere glorhcation. Mr..
Hoar expressed his surprise that such
oh ection had been made by Senator who had
tried TO put on the bill an item OF Il, co. UOO Tor
a collection OF monkeys in the neighoorhood OF
his house. II the day OF the celebration we're
rid culous In the o! 90 OF the Senator from YER
mont, he might spend IL in his geological park
In tie company OF Lis monkeys. Mr.. Edmunds
said he did not know when he offered an amend
ment providing for national park that
keys, or OF their cousins, uncles or descendants
But even that would not necessarily provo
that the senator from Massachusetts was right
In surprising II to be necessary u spend S300.OO0
for n single DAYS celebration, In which the
Chief Justice should read a discretion on the
history of the Constitution, and the senator
from Massachusetts should furnish thefuss and
feathers for the occasion. The vote thereupon
show od the want OF quorum. which is by no
means the first time there has not been enough
members present TO transact business. Mr..
Harris has been compelled 70 give notice that IL
such n thing occurs again during the expiring
hours OF Congress he will insist on a regular
roll-call OF the Senate and have the Sergeant-at-
arms send for the abstns members.
Entertainments crowd one on another until
crash and pusl that characterize society hero
now. One IL hardly able take a breathing spell
between receptions and dinners. germans and
teas much less take rest enough TO make lie
pleasant
Nevertheless Senator and Mrs. Hesrsts CO.
lonial tea was a great success. The young peo-
pie assembled in quaint cos unes, not a few OF
which had adorned their ances at the Gov
ernors balls aud assemblies in colonial DAYS,
when tie ii h brocades were fret fashioned for
the cour. ly danes who trod tbs stately minuet.
bowling and smiling TO their cavaliers in silken
hose and handsomely embroidered costumes.
The hostess STOOL 10 receive her rests at the
door OF the back parlor opening out from the
broad hallway, and wore colonial gown in
the Ia shion Of 1919 of old rose brOcade, with
train gathered 70 low neck short wais, over u
petit coat OF white satin. Around the lower
art of the retticoat IN half circles wore ar
ranged deep garlands or pink multiuora roses,
from which depe nded Il fringe of grasses studded
with pal ma vi lets and pansies and caught with
bows Of white satin ribbon. The long sleeves
of the gown were snade tight fitting. With a puff
deep cuG was fastened with six diamond but
tons. A broad collar Of lace wired ~ stand up
high finished the neck Of II o elegant gown.
The brilliant reception given 10y tho japanese
Minister and Nine Mutsu TO celebrate the pro-
mull All IN of the Constitution OF Japan was .
notable event of the week. Nine. Mutsu has
lad ltl and
made for herself an enviable social reputation
during her say here. Since the season began
she has ma lee over 100 socinl calls .hst spring
she could not speak a word OF English. She 10
now a good nationalist In our tongue.
1he residence OF Secretary aud Mrs. WHIT
nsy was tn onsed upon the occasion OF
their last card reception. Mrs Wuitpeys
gown was of white satin brocadel in silver
with train and draperies CON the side OF silk
hair Mrs. Whitney wore diamond stars, while .
triple row of large soltaires was fastened about
her throat After midnight largo party of
specially invited guests remained To enjoy the
dancing which lasted until the ANAL hIurs of
the morning Mrs. Whipples WashngtonfAn
party, Mrss Ira Davenport reception in honor
OF Mrs. John Il. McElroy, sister OF the late
President Arthur, we're other pleasant affairs.
The President elect with his party arrived
to-day. Their temporary residence Is In the
Reverdy johnson annex to the Arlington boteL
This has been day OF great activity. con-
tinuous stream OF carriages arrived at the door
of the annex for IL is tho etiquette of the sttua-
| this city must cali and leave their cards. To-
day they uid not ask TO be admitted to the
presence of the President-elect, but simply
left their cards on the salyor in the hall When
the President elect wished 10 any OF
these callers he exercised the Presidential
prero gative Of sending for them. tits believed
Gen. Harrison has purposely cnme enrly to
Washington that he might have an opportunity
to consult with prominr nt Republicans before
Inauguration day. He has i've days at his
commani and naturally there is a tood deal OF
curiosity as 10 who Will DO favored with invita-
tions 70 cali on him.
There IL new style OF crook who will proba-
bly, play his game fos oil there is in IL during the
| next few days To be successful a. his work he
| must have lots. OF money, be able TO dress md
| act genieelly sa good judge II Jeweliy, and have
nerve His field OF operation Is the sleeping
car and he usually has n female CO mpaniCn
whoee clothes aft rd excellent oppc rtunities FOR
] the concealment OF plund,r He secures berth
ia a sleeping-cnr, and after the ether passengers
| have gone 70 sleep and tho noise OF the
train is deafening he goes throuEh them. II he
IL caught he has merely mistaken his berth
This sort OF thief Is particularly hard TO capt
ure, for soon as the train arrives at It's des-
/ tina ion he boards OUTGOING train AMI 10
! miles away, perhaps, before tn theft 10 re-
4 ported 10 the police. The inauguration crooks
/ will be the best and cleverest in the country,
/ and every possible game from bunko TO sand.
/ bagging wild b. worked OF AZ enpted Some OF
! them are already in town, and can be seen en-
1 tina st n N 4 1 daV.