The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1893-11-23

Who Was Able 90 Llvc Amleabiy with
Several wives.

Who Was Able 60 Live Amlesbly with
Several Wives.
Ismail appears 10 have been one Of
the few men who have succeeded in
living in anity with nnmber of wives
under the same roof. Writing upon the
glamour Of the harcm and the lShedive's
relation toward his spouscs, Miss Chen
nells, in her book, "Recolloctions Of an
Egyptian Princess SAYS;
"rhc great object Of European ladies.
either at Constantinopls or Cairo, is TO
get an introduction TO tho harcm; but
once visited the charm Is generally
broken. On fetc days the impression
is gorgeous; the magnificent dresses,
the splendid apartments, the flashing
If Jewels, the open courts with the
feathery palms, and the soundyof fall
ing waters, all produce delightful CT
feet. But on ordinary visits you were
struck with the entire aa5cnce of any.
thing TO promote amusement or mental
occupation. No books. music, or any
little feminine work lying bout. The
windows might look out on garden,
but there was sure 90 DO n high wall
which shut out all outer life. The
lsbedive, to do him justice, was anxious
70 raise tho position of women he
founded schools for girls. lac endeav.
ored TO promote education In his own
harem, and gave much greater liberty
and means, both of recreation and in
struetion, To its inmates than any
sovereign had done before him. Ismail
Pasha had four wives, the full proper
ton allowed by the koran. To the
arst and second he was married when
quite young, and To the third after his
accession, These three ladies lived
with him in the same palace. They, Of
course, had separate suites Of apart.
ments, but they lived in perfect nmity.
% had full opportunity OF knowing
later, once said what a wonderful
thing II was for three wives 10 live To-
| yether like affectionate sisters. but |
was answeSd Immediately That Is
because his highncss hsver shows any
preference for one more than the others
II one Is favored to-day, tho Others
nave their turn to-morT row / thought
him wonderful man TO keep the bal
ince 80 even" -
i
piioated Many Times Fundamentally.
The eager office seeker with a small
supply OF cash and large amount o
hope and ambition HES himself u
Washington with valise full OF shirts
socks and petitions, says writer in tn
Knoxville Tribune. lie stops at hote
for awhile, calls on his senators ant
congressman frequently, shows his In
dorsements with natural and pardon
able pride, and narrates In n modes
way the loyal and valuable service h
has rendered his party, Not being me
with positive refusal of aid, he feel
greatly encouraged and rather like
Washington life. He frequently In
vites his congressman 10 "have somC
thing" and takes "something' himself
but Il Ia not an ofilco. Finally his fund
become low and no changes from IN
hotel TO modest and inexpensiv
boarding house He drops ten-cer
cigars and smokes fyers, and ho onl
has his shoes polished once week III
hopes have dwindled with his cash, bu
he is not ready 10 give up yet.
Finally, after the March winds hay
| given way 10 Apru hhoWclai anu apr
showers TO May blossoms, and the Dc
sire OF his heart is still unsatisfied, b
gets desperate. lie borrows te
from his congressman until he can hes
from home and he lays in wait for oil
aoqualntapces from his section and
us diplomatic manner AS posflh
touches" them for small loan, /
nally hope takes its eternal fligh
anger and disgust seize upon him, an
mastering up enough % purchase
ticket homo he returns 70 his bailiwie
swearing that no has been deceive
thatthc administration Is a dismal iai
ure and that honccforth and fcraw
the blamed oh party for which be IA
toiled and pcrspired. for long wc4'
years Win have 10 worry along withol
any aid from him. u isfrom this tyl
OF unfortunate citizepsi Of both tho r
publican and democratic parties, Tn
the various mushroom parties qnadre
nially draw their chief strength