The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-21

| Once She is Mistress of the White House
She Will Show Some People Thing or
Two as the Said People Were Inclined
to snub Her as a Poor Relation of the
President When Harrison was Chief
Executive Before-Mrs. Dimmoek is
Poor, Having Lost Her Money Speculat-
ing in Stocks.
Washington, Jan. 20.-The formal an
nouncement Of the approaching mar
riage of eX-President Harrison to Mrs.
Mary l. Dimmock introduces a new
element into the field of national poll
| tics, the importance of which is not I'M
| derrated by those whose fortune may be
! affected thereby. 1t will not be the first
time an ambitious woman has made
/ tremendous stir in large affairs, and Mrs
/ Dimmock is not only ambitious but she
is brainy, capable, diplomatic and re-
markedly gifted with the magnetic
qualities that make successful politi-
clans. She has, besides, an extensive
/ knowledge of public affairs and an ac-
quaintance with public men and clean
cut comprehension of the intricacies Of
points Of the political game. 1t is ac-
I
Knocks whole personal influence will be
| eXerted to the Vitalizing Of HARRISON
presidential boom. Those who know
Mrs. Dimmock best think she would
consider her life a failure if she could
not preside over the White House as
dts mistress. she was very prominent
in the social life of the capital during
Harrison's four years term as presi-
dent, but the leaders Of society We're
at no pains TO conceal the fact that
they looked upon her more as poor
relation of the president than as an
equal in all respects. Her path was
not StreWn with roses, but her bril-
! liancy and courage CARRIED her through
| with colors flying, and only those on the
| inside knew the severity OF the ordeal
! through which she was passing during
every day of her stay there. Her in
| fiuence over President Harrison during
those days was potent when she chose
TO exercise it-greater, even, than that
of Mrs. Harrison or the daughter, Mrs.
Mckee, one of the most loveable, gentle
| characters ever in Washington. 1t
must be still greater now that she can
assume participation in General Harri-
sons affairs a S a right.
1t is a source of qualification to
Washington people to learn that the
ex-president consulted his children be-
! fore proposing to Mrs. DimmOck, and
that everything was harmonious in the
Harrison family, for some of Mrs. Nc
KEGS friends in Washington have been
indiScreet enough to sow the story
broadcast that relations between the
two ladies are not altogether harmoni-
Gus. During the Harrison regime they
were, on the surface, on friendly terms,
but the cordiality which goes with warm
affection was lacking. Neither is 1t
strictly true that Mrs, Dimmock had
charge of the Harrison household in In
dianapoliS for many years after his cleo
ton to the presidency. She came to ms
dianapolis from the east after his nom
ination and assisted Mrs. Harrison dur
ing the campaign. That was her intro
duction as a member of the Harrison
home circle.
Mrs. Dimmock was in very comfort
able circumstances financially up to
few years ago, but latterly she has not
been in the enjoyment of a larger in
come than she could conveniently spend.
She made some unfortunate investments
in stocks several years ago upon the ad-
vice of the late Senator Stanford and
lost considerable money, 1t is said.
The Washington people who have the
measure of Mrs. Dimmock's acquaint-
ance will watch the political develop
ments of the next half dozen months
with consuming interest and try to 10
cate the effects of her influence in Shap-
ing events.
MORE STATEHOOD TROUBLE.
Disappointment awaits the people of
New Mexico and Arizona. They have
been knocking for admission into the
sisterhOod of states for 10 these many
years, and this year they thought they
were about to see a realization of their
2 TllIf NJ mr. Z n "a
decree has gone forth that the ambi-
tons of the two territories must be sup
pressed and their prayers left unansW-
cred for another two years. They can
thank Speaker Reed and his little COM
bine for the dose of disappointment that
has been brewed for their consumption.
The explanation is offered that it is
deemed of the highest Importance to
check any further growth of the silver
strength in the senate, and that the best
way TO do that is TO prevent any in
crease in the representation from the
mountain region. Therefore the house
COMMITTEES on territories Will not report
bills for the admission of the territories
named until too late for action by this
congress. Representative Scranton of
Pennsylvania, who is chairman of the
committee, is wrapped up in Speaker
Reed. and there is no doubt about the
carrying out q 4lSlIuCl4cuS LLVll lllE
source of house power. The dismal pro
gram has not been broken 10 the New
Mexico and Arizona Hobbies. but they
will learn the truth soon enough. When
they do learn it they Will be naturally
grateful.
HOW CHICAGO N0N.
Chairman Harrity of the national
Democratic committee is quoted as hav-
ing said that the thing that won Chica-
go the convention was the warm feeling
entertained throughout the south be
cause of the unwilling Of a Chicago sta
tute to the confederate dead. He said
he fully believed that several southern
votes went to Chicago for that reason
which would otherwise have gone to
Cincinnati or St. Louis. IF this diagno-
sis Of the case is accurate. and certainly
the authority Is high enough. Chicago
has right 10 feel good over the prac-
teal appreciation Of the act illustrative
of a broadly patriotic spirit referred TO.
TO INCREASE JURISDICTION
Another Bill To be introduced Bearing on
the Indian Courts.
Washington. Jan. 20.-The Indian