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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-12-18

In this system the moves are described
by naming the square from which, and
the square 10 winch. they are made. The
letters describe the files and the numbers
the ranks. Every square N the Queens
rook pie IS called "a" in the queens
knights pie. "b. etc Every square in
the Hrst rank Is called u. in the second
80, etc But IN England and America
ihe moves are generally described in
words.
Playing chess blindfotdcl, like most
wonderful things in the world. j. notLew.
The Arabs played in this wAv as early rs
the seventh century, * that time the
chess board was not laid ont IN black and
White squares, and il must nave been more
difficult u remember the moves than i Is
a. present
Nntn | play, simultaneously. several
hIud.Oia games Oi chess the requisite
number oi boards are placed On large
taole, eacA board bearing number and
representing one OF the r.ayers with whom
/ am Conleudtug. \ teller. " or clerk. is
IN charge. one 81 the PLAYERS makes a
move. Ualch the teller names, and directs
ne To play on such a board. and respond
nN naming my move, according to the
Eag.lsh method at naming the SQUARES
3 ready referred 70; the same course being
pursued "A IN The other boards. Is their
i.&yegs make moves and their numbers
are @ Ell out.
Is Is No, possible, | suppose. 10 ex-
pi@.n row bNadtoid chess Is playei any
more than u - possible 10 explain why
one man writes poetry and another does
mol Ia other words the ability 10 MAY
cAess p4iGdiold may be considered as
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-12-18

added to woman's instinct, Is as good
one as can be found for metropolitan use"
Mrs T. s. Parsons went to work from
necessity and not from choice, but she
doesn't regret the turn her life has taken.
As girl she hadn't care III the world,
and when she married q wealthy mer-
chant she supposed that future of lux
urious ease was assured. Unfortunately,
her husbands close attention to business
brought on paresis. and before they real
lied that he was afflicted with softening
OF the brain he had thrown things right
and left and gone into bankruptcy. After
that he had 10 be cared for as little child,
and somebody must earn the wherewithal.
Mrs. Parsons, being of a scribbling turn of
mind got a position with an advertising
company 10 do write-ups, and showed
such unusual ability in bringing the good
points of an article before the public that
the advertisers themselves were edited
and delighted. and she was taken into
active partnership.
"That was the beginning of the end"
she told me. ~ know good thing when
j see it. and as the shareholders got indif-
ferent quietly bought up all floating stock
OF the company, little by little, until had
the controlling interest. Now II Is all my
own employ fifty men the year round
and in certain seasons many more. l can
tell you TO a certainty just where those
men should be and what they should ac-
complish, and you will find me al my desk
every day from until 5. The mornings /
keep for myself and my two children"
Mrs. Sophia Bruenlich, the business
manager OF the Scientific Publishing Com
pany, is the hardest working woman in
New York. She is small and slight, with
brown eyes and animated face, and in spite
OF a recent eight months illness from over
work considers that her lines have fallen
in pleasant places.
II began az a typewriter for the presi-
dent OF the company ten years ago." she
replied to the regulation question. "My
husband died and had to do something.
I made up my mind That would not al
ways be typewriter. and kept my eyes
open and my hands always ready to do
anything anybody else left undone.
Within few years had acquired knowl
edge enough of the business TO be elected
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-12-18

especial gift. To play chess blindfoid-tc
keep in mind not only yosir own moves,
but those of your opponent-requires
peculiar turn of mind ard an excellent
memory for location. Nor Is it possible to
cultivate this power to any great extent
by practice. If You are nos endowed with
1t IT the outset (at least In some degree)
there is no use in trying to cultivate IL.
The common adage that practice makes
perfect" SO true as TO nearl2 all the efforts
OF life, is not applicable to playing cness
blindfold. Success in this field is not SO
much matter of memory. 1t comes from
intuition. Someone, In c9nversing with
Paul Morphy about reading chess litera-
ture. was surprised to leark that the dis-
tinguished player had reai very little on
the subject. In fact, he said that very
few books had been of mucsa value to MIN.
On looking at the prehleIns he was sur,
prised to find that they were considered
novel, because" said he, Fl had already
wrought out the same deduction myself,
intuitively, as necessary consequences.
Something similar occurred in the experi-
ences of Newton, the English philosopher.
who. it is said. demonstrated the problems
of Euclid in the same wav.
Whether a man plays quick or slow Is
matter of habit. l have always been
rapid player, but while / Usually play
rapid game there are occasions when am
quite deliberate in making my moves.
Paul Morphy was one Ct the greatest
PLAYERS at blindfold chess: In Paris he
played eight blindfold games slmultane-
ousiy at the Cafe de la Regebce. His con-
testants at this time formed a strong pha-
lanx OF players we'll known in the chess
world OF that day, among them being
Boncher, Preti and Seguin boucher.
Chess is played more in England and
America than in any other parts OF the
world, but the Germans excel in their
theoretical and philosophers presentation
OF the subject. This is NOT remarkable
when you recall the fact that the Germans
philosophiZe upon all subjects. One Ger
man, it will be remembered, devoted his
whole life "a pretty long one at that to
the preparation of a learned book on
single root of the Greek language
London for many years has been great
chess center. Just before Morphy became
celebrated the game was made popular IN
the great English capital lEy exiied fore
igners, especially Poles and Italians, who
emigrated to London by the hundreds for
political reasons, and who met together
Tor the purpose of smoking and playing
chess. This led to the formation of chess
circles at the different coffee houses and,
finally, Mr. Glidden opel!ed a regular
establishment called the london Chess
Divan. This was away back in 1870.
Glidden kept a tobacco sore in King
street, Coyent Garden. and he fitted up a
room in the rear with chess bodrds and
chess literature, calling it 4ilidden's Di-
van.
The "Divan" passed into other hands,
and in 1912 gained great reputation from
the fact that Labourdonnals. famous
French player, came from Paris and for
time played there exclusively. London
chess players are never tired of speaking
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Have no equal prompt an1 positive cure
Tor SICK headache. billogsIesz. constl patton,
pain in the side, and all liver trolbles. carter
Little Liver Pills. Try them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-13
TIE TMMIGR1TYON PROBLEM

Tho literature of the immigration problem
is reinforced by two interesting contributions
which appear in 1.-THE North American Re
view for the current month. One of these Is
written by John H. Weber and the other by
Charles Stewart Smith, both OF whom will com
mand wide attention. Mr.. Weber, by reason
of his experience as United States Commits
sioncr Of immigration, possesses a large fund
Of expert knowledge Of this burning question ;
while Mr.. Smith brings 10 its consideration the
great practical ability which has gained for
him foremost place in tho business world.
Neither OF these sagaclOlS men is inclined TO
take a pcssimiStic view of immigration. /" In
ouiry. | believe" says Mr. Weber, evil lead
to the conclusion that the evils of immigration
are purely imaginary in some features, greatly
exaggerated in others and susceptible of nearly
complete remedy by the amendment of existing
laws" Mr.. Smith expresses himself To the
same effect holding that existing laws prop
cry enforced. embracing a judicous reading
and writing qualification, Il" could protect So
cicty from the evils connected with immigra-
ton. and would insure to us the immense bcnc
fits arising from the enormous human stream
which must continue to flow to this country
Mr.. Weber does not think much of consular
inspection as a cure for immigration evils. He
states in brief the objections to it, which are
expanded in the report of the commission of
which he was member which was lately sent
10 Europe To investigate the immigration ques
ton. lie proceeds upon the assumption that
what our country should aim at is simply to
sift and not entirely to prevent immigration
4 ~
realization of that AIM These suggestions are ::
perfect existing statutes continue rigid in
spccton at our ports and frontiers, place the
expense of all returned immigrants upon Steam
ship companies, make sub-agcnts in this coun
try responsible for the sale of prepaid tickets,
up to the time of their acquiring citizenship
hold all aliens liable to compulsory return to
the country to which they owe allegiance or to
the ports whence they came, and expel
convicts and paupers on discovery. Mr.. Weber
concludes what he has to offer with the neat
remark that Congress will hardly amputate
the foot to get rid of corn"
1t is Mr.. Smiths misfortune-as it is Mr..
Weber SHAT in the brief compass of maya
zine article he can do little more than indicate
his views and the reasons upon which they
rest lie attractvcly presents the immigration
statistics of the century, seeing in them more
occasion for encouragement than discourage
mcnt. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
excites his Indignation: no does not hesitate
10 characterize it as &" a disgrace to our b0astcd
civilization" On the basis of the returns of
the eleventh census he estimates that the for
cign born of our population alone, without
estimating the accumuations of their immodi-
ate descendants, add to the earnings of this
country Oh a very conservative estimate at the
rate of about $500, 600, 900" lie finds other
copent arguments in favor of immigration prop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-13
AmnsrmenIs.


ACADEMY-S-SoDhia Dorthca.
AMBERG THEATRES :15-Die HimmelsleiNr'
BIJOU THEATRES :15-A Night at he Circus
BROADWAY THEATRE-S-The Lion Tanner
CASINOS l5-Uncle Celestn.
COLUMBUS THEATRE-2-S15-The Midnight Alarm
DALY'S 1-Lecture-2-S 15-The foresters
EDEN MUSEE-Wax Figures.
FOURTEENTH STREET DISQUALIFICATION Dan. A
Bad Penny, and Bric-a -brac Shop
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-o-S 15-Dorothys Dilemma
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES :15-Ruy Bias.
HARRIGAN'S THEATRE-2-S-The Last OF the hoeahs
HEERMANN'S THEATRES :15-Goriana
HoYTS MADISON SQUARE THEATRES Boa Tip
10 Chinatown.
ROSTER & BIALS-2-S-Vsudeville.
LYCEUM THEATRES :l5-Merry Gotham
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-2-S-Circus.
MUSIC HALLS 15-From Chaos to Man.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN-AnnuaI Exh'bton'
NIBLO'S GARDEN-2-S-Burlesque
PALMEE'S THEATRES 15-Col. Carter OF oarters'iIe'
PROCTGR'S THEATRES :15-1he English Rose.
STANDARD THEATRES 15-Incog.
STAR THEATRES 15-The American Minister.
TONY PASTORS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
UNION SQUARE THEATRES 15-Spooks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-13
NOW FOR CLEAN STREETS.

Whether the municipal authorities were in
fuenccd by sincere desire for the welfare OF
the CITY. or by a shrewd calculation of political
advantages. to permit the new Street Cleaning
law to be enacted there is no doubt that it is
the most hopeful reform which this city has
seen in many year. Moreover, without going
into the question of motives, 1t should be frank
ly acknowledged that Mayor Grants conduct
has been highly creditable to him. lie did not
initiate the movement which has been unex-
pcctedly successful, but he gave it his official
sanction and assistance almost from the out
set. He appointed an excellent committee to
investigate the whole business Of street clean
ing and cordially approved its report. lie thus
acknowledged that the Department and it,
methods of work we're in need OF radical
changes. lie did not to be sure for long
time after the report was made, evince any
strong desire TO act upon its recommendations
but when the Citizens Committee had laid be-
fore him the bill which now, without important
notifications, has become the law, he approved
it and advocated its passage at Albany. Later
when foolish and injurious amendments were
proposed in the Legislature, he condemned
them and sent to Albany formal protest
against their acceptance. Thus, from first to
last, he kept his promises to the Citizens Com
mttee, and the passage of the bill in an ac-
ceptable form is largely owing to his good
faith. We have criticised Mayor Grant Sc
verely heretofore and We expect to be laid
under similar necessity hereafter, but for this
piece of work we heartily and gratefully com
mend him.
~, Ia nd bn h1N Inhn
long and assiduously to bring about this result,
and to Mrs. Knnicutt more than to any other
individual, the thanks of the community are
due. They undertook an immense task in pre-
cisely the right spirit, aD6 they have carried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-13
FOURTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-The Venezuelan rebels are said to be
preparing for decisive battle. - A fire at
Toxic, Japan, destroyed 5000 houses and caused
the loss of at least fifty lives - The Minis
terial candidates in the Argentine had no opposi-
ton at the election Sunday. - Prince
George of Wales will visit the Worlds Fair.
Congress.-Both branches in session. - SEN
ate: The proposed constitutional amendment for
popular election of Senators was discussed; Sena-
tor Stewart spoke on his silver resolution. -
House: The Naval Appropriation bill was dis
cussed.
Domestic.-There was much trouble at the
Cohoes charter election, the police taking DOS
session Of ballot-boxes - The Assembly Cities
Committee postponed consideration Of the Speed.
way Repeal bill until Thursday. - The Re-
publican State Senators who are members Of the
joint Judiciary Committee addressed a letter TO
Senators Roesch and Cantor; reminding them Of
their promise to allow the minority TO subpoena
witnesses in the Maynard investigation. -
The Senate passed the Insurance Code - 1t
has been found that the Superintendent of the
Pittsburg police, who died three months ago. was
poisoned. - The citizens Of the flooded dis
tricts in Northern Mississippi. have petitioned
the Government for aid the first reports of loss
to life and property were confirmed. - In the
opening game of the season, the New-York base
ball team defeated the home club at Philadelphia
8 to 4.
City and Suburban-Colonel Peter T. Wanser
the Republican candidate for Mayor of jersey
City, elected by big majority. - band
of frebugs' was unearthed in Brooklyn -
William Murray retired from the position OF
Superintendent Of Police, and Inspector Byrnei
was appointed to succeed him. - The shoe and
leather dealers Of the city took active measures
to have their business well represented at thu
Worlds Fair. - The anti-Bfiggs members o.
the New-York Presbytery followed up their de
cisive victory of Monday. - Stocks were dull
in view of Easter holiday influences, and trader
sold prices off.
The Weather-Forecast for to-day General,
fair. with slight thermal changes; less buster
ing Temperature yesterday: Highest, As de
grees lowest, "a; average, 80 l-2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-13

il through to this point by constant exercise
of the highest skill and sagaclty. They de-
monstratcd concuSivcly, under the eyes OF the
authorities and of the whole interested public,
the inter absurdity and imbecllty OF the pro-
ceSses by which vast sum OF money WAS
wasted upon the streets of Newly rk. When
they had finished that part of their work no
man in his senses could deny that there was
,,rcont need of n radical reformation. But If
they had stopped there the city would have
,,'oitod LONG for the first sign of improvement.
Tbov were well aware Of this fact, and their
next step was in the way OF constructive states
mansbip By the valuable aid of Mr.. James
C. Carter they were enabled TO lay before inc
NIayor n bill whose provisions were so skilltlly
contriyed to effect the object 10 winch the
Navor had already committed himself that no
could not withhold his assent. In due time IL
was introduced in the Assembly and 1t IS now
tho law. We trust that the committee which
hos olroadv deserved so well of the community,
will continue to serve it by keeping close
watch rs the law goes ina operation and by
cxacting so far as their influence ana authority
ovtcnd. 4 faithful performance OF the task con-
Gdcd to the Department.
For the law will not enforce itself. Like
every other statutory obligation it can be TRIED
with though we do not believe it can possibly
fail even in the most unskilful or unwilling
hands. to improve the condition of the Streets
Rut we do not choose, at this stage to assume
that the authorities will cndeavor to defeat
the purpose of the law. We prefer to believe
that their failure, if they fail, will be in knowl-
edge rather than in zeal superintendent
Brennan began his work with reputation Tor
energy and intelligence which he has not yet
vindicatcd. During most of the time since he
came into Office the streets have been IN
sbocl,inc state. There is now much dangerous
sickness in the city, some part OF Which can
reasonably be attributed to the filthy cohdl-
tions under which we exist. But the old meth
DDS were hopelessly bad and MIR. Brennan can
iustlv claim a chance to show what he can DO
under the new lie has ample resources at his
command, and the system which he Is ordered
70 apply is capable of producing great results
II is for him to prove that he is equal to his
onnOrtunity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-13

erly regulated in the fact that without for
eien labor the great public works of the United
States would have been retarded for quarter
of century" Mr.. Smith adds that it is I'M
denable that foreigners are frequently among
our best citizens lie then takes up the hg-
ures which furnish an argument against i'm
migration figures which show that by far the
largest proportion of the inmates of our penal
institutions and poorhouses are foreigners-ahd
directs attention to the laws which have been
enacted with view to keeping the stream OF
immigration fairly pure. He then proceeds 10
make single practical suggestion with which
he takes leave of the subject Here is the
suggestion:
An act Of Congress requiring all Immigrants over
fifteen years OF age, condition before emoarkihs
for the United States to appear before the American
Consul and receive from him a certificate to be pre-
sented arrival that the party Intending to emgrate
to tho United states could read and write his naive
language would be in itself extent guarantee
character 1t would naturally restrict tile number Oh
immigrants, but it would improve their quality and
furnish fewer inmates for prisons and poorhouses
1t is safe to say that there is no subject now
before the American people that profoundly in
terests greater number of them than this one
of immigration. 1t is of overshadowing I'M
pOrtance 1t taxes the resources OF statesman
ship 1t is conceded by the best thinkers that
unless it is wisely disposed OF our manifest
destiny NAV be more manifest than satisfactory.
1t is desirable, therefore that there should be
free and full discussion of all its phases.
Mr. Weber and Mr.. Smith have done their part.
Let the debate proceed wherever there is a
forum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-13
THE WHEAT SALES.

Excited trading and a sharp decline in wheat
on Monday showed that the facts regarding the
supply and demand, which were but briefly men,
toned that morning. had also been perceived by
operators in Liverpool and Chicago. The visible
supply rose to 41,178000 bushels. Though about
ISL. 600. 900 bushels have been exported already.
-four included, there remain about $4,000, 900
bushels which could yet be exported before July
lst without reducing stocks in this country be-
low the minimum, and only twelve weeks in
which to dispose of that surplus. Considering
that the latest foreign advces and the latest
news from the West give better promise for
the yield this year, and that foreign consumption
does not appear TO be as large or foreign demand
as urgent as many expected. the chance Tor a
speculation in wheat would seem TO be rather
unfavorablc. But this is well for the country,
because n speculative advance at this time would
only check exports, force the country to carry
over larger quantity unsold, induce more seed
ing Of spring wheat, and increase the prooapul'S
of undesirably low prices next year.
IL has been fortunate for the country on thc
whole that the wild advance in wheat, which
came last fall when the deficiency OF foreign crops
became known. was not sustained. Perhaps
credit should be given to the prudence OF bankers
who doubtless, realized that yield of over
600 600 900 bushels Of wheat would render bull
speculation hardly safe but the good sense oil
American traders, and especially the good Judg-
mcnt Of American farmers, were also manifested
In spite of crazy or dishonest circulars from per
sons protesting to speak for the Farmers Alliance
declaring positively that wheat would sell at - per
hushcl this season and urging every farmer 10 hol'
all the wheat he could the wheat growers senslply
proceeded TO send their grain 10 market promptly
and realized good prices for most OF 1t before the
SPECTATORS found ont how much there was 10
come. There is enough yet, and, on the whole inc
current crop year will probably be found 'he
best the wheat growers of this country nave ever
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