The Jersey City news., 1892-05-10
TAX ON BACHELORS.
Philosopher Won Hartmann
Would Levy One So
as to Encourage
Matrimony.

During my limited stay in Berlin l
could not resist seeking an interview
with Edward Won Hartmann who is
undoubtedly the greatest modern
philosopher of Germany.
A friend had advised ME to meet
him at the Cafe Bauer, where he Of
ten came to glance through the pa
pers. So one afternoon l entered the
Cafe Bauer and ordered some refresh
ments. / inquired of the waiter if he
knew Mr.. E. Won Hartmann.
''Of course; who does not know
him? Do you wish to speak to him2"
Then, glancing over the guests, HE
is not not here yet. That's his corner
over there. He generally comes at
two, if he comes at all" So / waited
with impatience. 1t struck two, and
shortly after 81 tall, robust, solid
headed man, with a long, flowing
beard, entered and revealed in his
gait that he had in his youth served
as an officer in the German army.
AS soon as he was seated l ap-
preached him and begged the favor of
a conversation with him on the much
discussed subject OF ''women's rights"
You wish to hear my opinions on
women. How do you come to ask me
such question:" he said. explained.
He talked for an hour. In the
course of his conversation he said that
all women should marry.
"But do not people argue that it Is
impossible for all women to get mar
ried?' inquired.
"Of course" he laughed. "There's
the rub! But, seriously, | could suggest
an excellent remedy. Men should
marry as soon as they have the neces-
sary means and prospect Of advanc-
ing in their position. And, if women
were kept by their parents, their
brothers or other relatives. and not go
to work to become mems rivals, the
young men would succeed sooner.
No, no, there is no use of talking.
Women should be shielded so far as
possible from all the rough influences
of life and be restrained within the
sweet natural bonds of family. And
all old bachelors over o certain age
should be taxed by the Government;
that would soon induce them to enter
the matrimonial bonds"
But if it is true that there are more
women than men they all could not be
provided for in this way"
'Old maids should get a pension
from the State, as long as they need
protection; only give them the right
sort of protection. The tax on the
bachelors would go to their main
Then he rose, tipped the waiter, and
left.-Berlin letter IN st. Louis Post
What woman's Exchange Has Done.
But while the exchange is open to
serious criticism from business point
of view, it has accomplished much,
has in it still greater possibilities. 1t
has set high standard for work, and
insisted that this standard shall be
reached by every consigner, not only
once or generally, but Invariably. 1t
has maintained this standard in the
face OF hostile criticism and the feel
ing that charitable organization
ought to accept poor work if those
it are in need of money. 1t
has shown that success in work can
not be attained by simple desire for
1t or need OF it pecuniariiy. 1t has
taught that accuracy, scientific knowl
edge, artistic training, habits of OBJ
good Judgment, cour,
age and perseverance are bet
ter stats in reaching success than reli-
ance upon haphazard methods and the
of hattering friends. 1t
has raised the standard of decorative
and artistic needlework by incorporat-
Ing into its rules refusal to accept
calico patchwork. wax, leather, hair,
feather, rice, spatter, splinter. and
cardboard work. 1t has taught many
women that u model recipe for cake
is not "A few eggs, a little milk, a
lump of butter, pinch of salt, sweet
sning to taste. -four enough to thicken;
give good beating and bake accord
ng to Judgment More than all this,
Il has pointed out to women a means
of support that can be carried on
within their own home, and is per-
'ectly compatible with other work
performed there. 1t has
n effect opened up new occupation
70 women, in that it has taught them |
hat their accomplishments may be-
come OF pecuniary value, and talent |
or the more prosaic domestic duties |
;urned into fine art and made re-
nunerative.-L,sey ". Salmon IN the |
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