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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-25

~ An incubator nursery is to be opened in
New York. 1t is to be semipublic insti-
t1tion. The apparatus has been import
eu. 90 nave the members of the medical
staff of the institution. A number NJ To-
cal physicians have visited the place and
passed on its possibilities. The originator
OF TINS novel addition TO the list Of met
ropoiitan sights Is the son of Imre Kir-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
A TAX ON OLD MAIDS.

II Is reported that Michigan legislator
proposes 10 tax old maids. exempting only
those who have uaade dlllgent Efforts 10 be
married. This bin must fail There are
other reasons why e should fail. bat :,
sufilccs tina; It should fan because II can
aever 10 determined whether or not a
woman has used diligence n seeking 70
SET married. THE greatest diligence she
can use II somftimes in not only failing 70
seek to be married. bat in conveying the
impression that che IS averse 10 *. To run
away - often the surest way 10 be cap
taroa. while 10 prefer ones self Is the
sarest means 20 rejection
There Il no law such as can % devised
~ mails ingenuity which can reach Ire
motives. Ways. purposes or pretensions OF
the female heart There are some men
more gifted than their fellows who can
occasionally catch u gnmmer of the true
feminine nature thero are Some happily
endowed men who can ten whether e r.
safe and whcn * Is opportuae 20 steal 4
kiss, there are susisive instances % rRen
weo could wander from flower TO flower
u'ts the unerring Instinct % the bee in
is aucs5 of honey. bar such men are rar~
and thcy % NOT become members ~ the
legislature They become fashionable.
preachers saa eputent Physicians. Or 80
70 IRE pen1teatary Ia TIE end
Bug 20 sHe great OnlE % mankind the
task % determining whether woman
ara especially ore experienced enough CT
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Of futile dashcs At anything likely 20 seem
20 10 cosnr something. with neither pres
ent advantage 20 the German people c.
the uItlnase triumph * German d.plo-
macy In ne councils % Europe.
Il Is lssss wonder that Bismarck scorn-
fully sa;frszes The power re created. but
which L. now made a throne o. tlssea ard
glitter. Il Is less wonder tEst the German
people chzfe and grow impatient under the
noakery which calls Itself an empire. and
under ths peeyssa. cratic, sgasEodic
soullltlons OF the Tnimegie claimant 20 TIE
divine rfghs Of kings. II be we're content
70 strut beneath the crown. ROBBED and
seepsere6. conanlnx himself 10 the deeply
rooted customs OF klpg-rnlec people. be
might keep ms place with little criticism.
Bat ne Is not content 70 90 this. He az
fects TO &c the w.sest OF c01nssloEs. the
leader % The army. the commander Of the
navy. the head OF the church. painter, uI1-
stefan. poet. dramAtist. architect. q p3e-
nomen0n 0s ability. Hls vanity binds him
70 The truth; he mistakes his very nsdiocre
smattering for The versatility OF genius.
and when his subjects are not angri.y de-
nounclng his biunders. they are ridiculias
his egotisticai pretenssons.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
Mitchell "a pronhet.

New York Com meTctal Advertiser
Tse pressrcs n Washington OF Henry
~, CoTbstt. % Oregon. wao has been an
pointed 81 tia goveEaor TO the scat vacated
- ex-senator John r. Mitchell recalls
I speech mad. by Mr.. MIcneif four years
sro tsat has proved sinEulsrly prophetic.
in Marca l,3. Mr.. Mitchell opposed to
SEATING g lee Mantle who hAd been ap-
raiUte3 BY tee governor OF Montana after
tae .ss-slsture bad faae3 20 elect a sens-
to-. Ia delivering an extended argument
In opposition - the seating az Mantle. Mr..
&llchal ssifc "Saupose AZ TIE era o. my
present term shouIa - eaaens. Ieanat-
1ate for Reelection. S1pE.aae that tie Re-
paait-an party saouA eavs a majority az
1ae Legislature - tas stasa % oregon. sun
pcse fsat soula alau win unlimited vg~a4.a
saaGia lGauce 3 minority q ire }eglsfa-
ture a. prevFat an organization therss.s
preventing fee Legislators frurs reform,
iag is s4ucticaS. S4r1soss ire nan ~
wcalta zsoe.a D. on inuuzt- terms u-t.1
t1e goEerDoT cf C'reEoa ana thAs fl sAo.sfs
- ArrsuEe8 between them khas tas s-,vsr-
Har 71oa1d aSpoiag tss Eaaa y 20 carrasrts
toe legislature 30 or89F go prevent az ssee,-
Goa- suppose tar tael ssa sraxarnor
seo@i2 aggolEs tas Tlea Ezzu. Il sa.te q
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

believe that any other woman deAoer-
aresy and OF her own accord let slip any
chance % secure husband.
Men ccuId not testify. they would not
knaw. Most men. indeed. are diligently
captured ard landed without ever being
conscious that any influence WAS exerEed
except their own irresistible attractions
for women But suppose man were
asked IL he had ever been sought by
woman with whom he was acquainted. IS
there one who could not. at some stage OF
the acquaintance. remember or recognise.
COW that II was called To his attention,
that she had manifested special interest
In hira-sligat. perhaps. in it's dernonstra-
ton. but unmissakabie in Us meaningP
Old maids should not be taxed. any way.
II they are unlovabIe they bear burden
enough. II they are iovable in their old
rnaidenliness they are a blessing: they nj
a long felt want not net By any other re-
iatton in life Bachelors are entitled TO no
consideration, but old maids are above and
beyond the reach Of the iconociastie legas-
iatcr who seeks 10 destroy one Of the most
cherished institutions OF domestic life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

The fumors - The serious Illness Of toe
emperor % Germany saem 70 have very
much exaggerated the actral conditions.
The only truth In the matter seems 70 -
that he suffers from overwseulnE vanity.
aaa any fAilars 90 accord Agn prominence
Intensely irgitsSes him. Ia must have
keen In normal paysical condition 70 hnv.
borne the fatigue attending the celebration
et the centenary of Bis g~anafathesss
birth. whiCh Vas observed with an ~.
pomn and pageant 20 delights In. lie vas
conspicuous at every turn. lie IL not Ike
= real poientats Ia a real wayl3, bet a star
setter IN spectacular play. 3saionsgy ar
soFstils to himself the center % the
stage and sueor1in,tinx 70 s1cre puppsss
al ne other Characters. He insists upoa
heiag placed ars; In every scene wane
other sovcrslEns IN tAe performances OF
similar functions oecapy The positions cf
clswinea spectators. prominent. bat pas
sive, the younS German possasats praness
around waving 81 sword aua Shouting
his orders Ike sae mounted marshal q an
election parade
HIS ~aeis Performance Is tAa gniHnicry
Of war. lie acts Ike hey Sho has eeea
placed Ia temporary authority. his career
has been throughout enc of petty display
81 the power 70 order peopla aheut aaA
have thsnrs 9one He nss never mani.
Tested any capacity Ter government no
act 81 stsfenaaushtp has marked als ssien
lis ministers hNvs been keas asssy cover
inE his retreat from tslss Positions ana
explSinl8g away his uusussacd after
AnceA rae rsixn ~ the rrsssn, raier e
im re nsozt slsrtng contrast 80 thas witch
made BIS eraBdfatheT's Birthday al ocea-
sion q national oeseFvanee. rhat vas
tan q brilliant schemes 6AriaEly sccona-
p'isaet; 4 teeerd Ct sasaeiaus forssbeasa so
and ssillfui adaptation q every ponaral
movement in Enreps 80 the aeslSn - an
emaire. TIE EgesSai Aaa aesn Succession
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Good reasons why this government Is
interested in having the Cuban troubles
brought to an end are to be found in the
dissatisfaction arising out of the opera
ton OF certain Spanish DEGREES in matters
OF business One decree suspended the
right of creditors 10 collect debts. and was
bitterly opposed by those who had loaned
money on the island. The decree has
now expired. and the revival of the right
to sue brings protest from the planters
who have become impoverished because
OF the war. In both instances large NUM-
Der OF the parties interested are Ameri-
cans, and whatever the outcome many
American citizens are certain TO suffer.
There Is something more than sentiment
In the desire OF the American people 70
have the struggle brought TO a close.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Archbishop John J. ERin. os St Louis
says that he viii enforce n hts arck1s2-
csse the Catholic law prohibiting mar
r4agss between Catholics ard ProtestanSs.
Ransom 2 Hail. ere of ire solid ctti-
Eens OF Chicago, who died the other day
81 the age OF 81. had voted for eiSntee 4
candidates Tor rne presidency or The NJ
ted States. the last one being President
Mckinley.
King NsnesIk. os Abyssinla, win soon
have reputation as q patron q ar \
few weeks ago be vas reported 20 nave
ordered from a Russian painter e 12ft3e
picture representing the defeat e TIE
Italians. Now be has COTE Ezz1s slone1 tas
artist SchleiziuE. OF Me.ng0se0. 10 24snt
p great p4D0ra IT'S - De p&g I'D ~
aals1Ing 20 be erected FOR The purpose
/ uotasis rrure has DISAPPEARED .rofn
tie gre2I wor8d al Vienna 81 the death u
Coaps Es~wlu Neluperg. IEe sStl4cr gen
srAl o. TIE Austrian arTzy. and the zofle-
man Tor whose sake Rlnce 1zr1C2 ard
Ams- he 5aEs modified both th- text and
rne cast q "Nz le. S2cs Gene' when =
was represented a. TieEaA- TIE Austrian
chAEaaerlaga " NJ plzyS 50 6iscFs4ilabse =
Tsfe - r2e drama WAS 40 C<kCr than sEe
E-LAer o. Count Ns4yw@xs-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
A CYCLE OF MISFORTUNE

Familiar as descriptions Of disasters
caused by storms have become during the
past few months, none has touched the
heart SO painfully as that az Arlington. In
Georgia. on Monday. A cyclone struck
school house. where some fifty children
were gathered. and with scarce moments
warning. most OF them we're crushed and
manned, and many killed The cries OF
these terrified and tortured children might
almost seem 10 have aroused provlcen-
tial interposItlon. but the inscrutabls pur-
pose OF fs ali hangs Ike pail over the
stricken dead and adds awe to the scene
@. Suffsring. NO human foresight could
protect them. no human aid rescue
shen. The sad story Is ons OF utter
tsAplesneSs In face Of the fury of nature
a otsed.
Almost side by side are narrated many
other instances OF loss of life. OF misery
due to the loss Of home, and OF suffering
from hunger and exposure over miles OF
territory. swept BY the waters of the Mis-
slsssppi and It's tributaries, and only the
interest attaching to the series OF calani-
ties in this country dLstracts attention
from the awful consequences OF the plague
and the famine in India.
The experience Of the past year almost
justlfies belief IN the theory that there are
cycles of misfortune through which the
world passes periodically as II crosses the
track of a meteoric ring. 1t is hot UMPIRE
csdented, and 1t is noticeable that It Is usu-
ally followed by season of comparative
immunity
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
WOULD LISTEN TO THE MUSIC.
Seattle. March u. Is

Seattle, March Il. 1897.
To the Editor: There has been so much
discussion of late over the high hat worn
by thoughtless and selfish women at the
theater that another nuisance even
greater. because INDUCED in by both men
and women, has not received its due share
OF attention. 1 refer TO the reprehensible
habit INDUCED In by a certain class OF con-
versing during the rendition or the most
delightful music at a concert, and thereby
running the entertainment for those who
attend for the sake OF the music. ana not
TO discuss the styles. the recent event at
Carson. or other current topics. AS there
are still two more OF the delightful Wag-
ner concerts to be given. would il not be
an act of benevolence on the part OF the
Post-Intelligencer, in behalf Of the music
loving portion OF the community. TO give
q few suggestions to the public In regard
TO the correct mode Of conducting ones
self al a concert? a MUSIC Low 14I&.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

the VIII Of the people 70 the contrary
Should such a nan Be SEATED IA ta.s sen
ate I say mos. ernphaticaliy. no.
This was prophetic speech rear years
after It's delivery just such ecnGlttoas Pre-
vailed fl Oregon The minority prevented
an election Nothing IS now SAID agaifas,
Lr. CcrSett. except that e : 8 rica ia.
and 3 personal friend az the governor OF
oregon. Somehow tha legislature Of Ore
Son va. Induced 70 -efrsin from perform
Ing its constitutional function and sd-
foarned without eIecting senstors AID
now comes the governors friend VITA
certiacate OF appointment 70 the SENATE
Not man in Washington believes ihat
Corbet.'s credentials viii be recognized
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

There were : good many original McKil-
ley men In this country one year ago. but
from the number OF applications for ofhce
the president rlust he convinced that they
have increased wonderfully since tho ST.
Louis convention.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Prof. Wilson Is against the Dingley bill.
This was TO have been expected. but the
professors word will not carry so much
weight as It once did. The utter failure Of
the Wilson law. except as "a deficiency pro-
Queer. has not made its author very rel.-
able authority on economical matters.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

There can be no very serious objection
10 license fee OF 81 for people riding BIZ
appropriate about all the territory they
want on our streets and sidewalks. and
ought to be willing TO pay = nominal sum
for the privilege.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

The Dlngley bin contains a provision
which requires those who visit Europe to
pay duty on all but 500 worth Of the
goods they bring home as baggage. This
will bring forth a groan from the tourist.
bringing home foreign purchases for his
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Congress has been appealed 10 with a
view OF having the kaleidoscope pictures
Of the prizehght suppressed. 1t Is ex-
trsmely probable that the average con-
gresham VIII consider himself unable TO
pass upon the matter until lie has seen the
usetures
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Ex-Gov. Boles energies from seelusion
to remark that the election OF Mckinley
aid not mean that the people OF the United
States are opposed to free silver. No; It
meant thar they wanted Bryan for presl-
dent by 50a.0oo 900 majority.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Mr.. Mckinley. unlike his predecessor.
seems TO have the knaek OF saying no"
70 a man without sending him away from
the White House with q knife Up his
Bulletin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Portland Oreronlan: n there Is any les
son os the Carson affair worth while. Il
seems 20 Re that temperate habits OF living
pay. License and luxury are not profit
able Tor mind c. body, Tor races o. FOR tie
InalxtauaL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

The honor shown 50 young a man as
Congressman Bailey vii probably bring a
shudder 10 ". J. Bryan when he tanks
Of lsoo.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Vancouver Independent: The editor and
proprietor OF Chicago's only free silver
daily has been sent 10 the penitentiary for
two years. the supreme court affirming the
Judgment OF the lower tribunal. which
found him guilty OF circulating obscene
matter through the mails. We wonder how
much more the Populists and free silver
ties think OF the courts OF the country
now than they did when they 50 vigorous
~ denounced them al Chicago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

san Francisco Post: One co Fitzs.rn-
nn0ns' admirers sent him the LETT hind foot
OF a graveyard rabbit the other day. and
william J. Bryan threatens suls for sim
trtngenens OF copyright"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
COAST PAPERS.

San Francisco Examiner: Lord Sails
bury seems not only TO De between the
devil and the deep sea. but the devil ap-
pears to have the retreat covered, and not
a boat IN sight
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Sultan Journal; II would be wise for
those Pop papers who are figuring out
that the late legislature was model OF
economy In its appropriations 70 wait un-
~ tho deficiency bills come in two years
hence. The profits and loss OF a business
establishment can never be safely reckon
ed In advance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Nearly all the men who held office under
Harrison. Arthur or Garfield. and even
further back, and twice their number who
have never held Office under any admins
tration, but would like 10 mighty bad, are
ia Washington. The crowds remaining at
the hotels now that the Inauguration rush
is over. are largely composed of these old
and tried public servants There IS
Bracket, who was chief clerk OF the
treasury department, and there Is Mere
dfth, who was formerly chief OF the bureau
OF engraving and printing, and there is
Palmer, who was public printer, and
scores and hundreds just like these gentle
men who are anxious TO secure their old
places and are moving heaven and earth
10 get back. They really have little claim
TO the consideration Of the administration
other than the fact that they have served
the federal government once before.
Through me extension Of the civil service
rules. 1t is harder than ever to get fed
eral Job and the younger element IN the
party. men who have no war records, nut
who have borne the brunt OF party victory
and defeat uucomplainingiy for years con-
slider that they have some claims. But If
all the "has beens,' who held offices be-
fore are to be provided with places once
more, there will be little left for the
younger men.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

President Mckinley is reported to be dis
posed at present 10 follow out the lines
laid down by President Cleveland so FAR
as the disposal Of federal patronage is
concerned. Mr.. Cleveland announced very
early in his administration that as rule
he would ignore the claims OF men who
ha< held Office before and would give due
consideration TO those who had never been
In the federal service. He lived up TO this
rule pretty rigidly although. OF course.
there were exceptions as there must have
been. President Mckinley has assured
members who have called upon him that
II is his intention to abide by this very wise
deternination on the part Of his prede-
cessor. and In making his selections for
federal offices 10 ignore previous service
on the federal roils, and TO give consider
alton principally 10 fitness and party ser
Vice within the past four years. Should
he stick to this proposition, there VIII be
many disappointed ex-office holder be-
fore the administration Is three months
old.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

weather. the lamb will have q hard time
Of tt when ths month gees ont
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Sfeca24 10 the PcSs-3rrSGkss slceG.
WASHINGTON. March - a tax
which had The other day with Mr.
Gage. the new secretary OF the treasury.
may furnish consolation 10 3 large num-
Der Of men throughout the country who
are now sitting On the ragged edge In In
ternal revenue Offices. Mr.. Gage spoke
very freely and said. with some emphasis.
THAI civil service rules would be rigldly
enforced in this department. To make
long story short. he laid down as an TN
ch2ngean.e rule that efficient and coEnpe-
tent men low filing deputy collecgorShipS,
caerkships. stamp GepuCys ships. etc, IN n
ternal revenue Offices viii not be disturbed.
Mr.. Mckinley has made IL very plain
that he Is in no hurry 70 make appoint
ments- Mckinley Is doing IL all very
nicely, bat We understand him tnor-
oughly," said one of the older senators.
'*He is telling Us that he viii not make any
appointments right away; that he must
have time 10 dispose Of the crowds ana
give fun consideration TO the applications
for important positions before he viii take
action. We all know what that means.
II means that we must pass a tariff bill.
and do II soon. or we viii get no pie for
our people. Excepting the cabinet posi-
tons. he has sent few nominations TO the
senate. his predecessors in the same
length OF time have usually sent in from
twenty TO fifty nominations. Mckinley Is
in no hurry. He does not have 20 worry.
But we poor devils up here on Capitol hill
ara being constantly beSeiged by our con-
ststuents, and we must do something Nc
kinisy has the power TO push the tarir Dill
along, and he is going TO 40 u in a most
potential way"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24
THE STATE PRESS.

Hoquiam washiugtonian: Gov. Rogers
says he viii call an extra session OF the
legislature III the peoples Indignation de-
mands IT," We suggest that II viii not be
called at once: people know when they
have enough.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Regular attendants OF one Washington
church are greatly disappointed. while
those Of another are correspondingly
jubilant. While in congress Maj. McKin-
lev attended the Foundry Methodist Epis-
copal church and the people OF the con-
s-regation confidently expected that he
would worship there. In viow OF this ex-
peetatIon the services OF one OF the most
learned and eloquent preachers In the
Baltimore conference were secured, but
great is their disappointment, for Presi-
dent Mckinley has accepted the tender OF
presidents pew in the Metropolitan
Methods. Episcopal church and VIII at
tend that church regularly. For many
Years. Rev DR. John +. Newman, now
bishop ia the Methodist church, filed the
pulpit there, and President Grant was
member OF that church. The pew occu-
pied by Grant was marked the "Presi-
dents Pew when Grant left Washing
ton, and has always borne that name. II
Is alleged that Bishop Newman managed
this coup, and In consequence the feeling
against him 81 the Foundry church Is
very pronounced.
ALLAN Il. sLAUSSON.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-24

Senator Chandler. who is 10 he chairman
of the committee on privileges and cleo
tons. says: 81 have no doubt that the
senators appointed from Florida and Ore
gon viii be seated. The legislature has
had an opportunity 70 vote for a successor
10 Senator Call. The appointment made
by the Governor is all right, and the new
senator will be seated. The legislature or
Florida viii meet and elect q senator by
April Is. and in the meantime. the senator
by appointment will hold the position. In
the Oregon case. the legislature was never
organized and OF course, never voted for
a senator. 1t is without precedent. 1t
seems 10 me that the senate cannot AFFORD
10 deny the state OF oregon her constitu-
tional representation and, therefore, the
gentleman appointed by the governor will
be entitled TO his seat
las 10 Kentucky. ! do not see how the
gentleman appointed can be seated. AL the
senate presidents are against seating
man appointed by the gsyernor after the
legislature has had an opportunity 10 per-
form its functions"