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The Portland daily press., 1898-04-21
HOLLAND A SUCCESS.

New York, April 2o-The sub marine
Eoat Holland, In the construction and
perfection of which the inventor. John
P. Holland, spent the greater part of his
life, was tested officially today under the
direction of a naval board of inspection
and proved success.
Among the visitors on the boat were F.
A. Daily of Lowell, W. G. Hall, the old
time Yale oarsman, and Lieut.. Lewis
Nixon,
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-21

Continued on Second Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
New-York, Jan. a. 1898.
MISTAKES ABOUT THE LODGE BILL.
IT DOES NOT REQUIRE AN EDUCATIONAL TEST
IN ENGLISH FROM IMMIGRANTs-DR
sENNER's APPEAL

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In view Of the organization in New-York Of
the eo-called Immigration Protective League and
the fact that a number Of protests have been sent
10 Congress from the German-speaking people Of
this country and their newspapers and societies,
little light on the arguments that are being used
against the immigration Restriction BILL commonly
called the Lodge bill. and the methods OF obtaining
these protests may he Of public interest The secre-
tary OF the immigration Protective League Dr. j
IL. senner. was formerly Commissioner Of Immigra-
ton at the Port Of NewYork, and before that was
I believe Editor Of the "staats- Zeitung" Of New
York He had been in this country about seven
years when he appointed Commissioner OF I'M
migration. While in that position he published an
article in which he advocated and inGorsel the
principle Of an educational test for male immigrants
saying: II am in favor OF moderate educational
test for the protection OF American civilization and
OF the American standard OF life. Illiteracy Is in
variably coupled with a low standard Of living
which inevitably leads 10 lowering OF wages"
This same gentleman has recently sent out letter
10 Germans written in the German language. ask
ing them 10 DO their best 70 fight the Immigration
Restriction bill He says IN this letter. If in par
tcular the now comparatively feeble stream Of
German immigration is completely cut on then they
fthe nativstic authors OF the bib Will succeed IN
depressing Germans in this country ard ruin the
German element. politically and indGstrially To
the grea; satisfaction and delight .: the English
American press, many German newspaper whose
competition is a thorn In their flesh will be forced
to the wall No German church building Will then
be erected any more or conserved no German school
could exist and the German language will disappear
from the public schools"
The abs1rd!ty OF such an appeal to race pre,udce
Is pathetic. unfortunately IL has worked upon the
ignorance OF some Of the German people The Ger
and Scandinavians are among the best citi-
that We have. INteracy is practically I'M
known among them. being less than ! per cent
among the immigrants from those countries. There
Is, therefore, no reason why men Of German birth
should object 10 the proposed immigration bill. The
whole object Of the Protective League appears to
be to secure the largest number of protests 10 this
bill by appeals Of this character
/ have just received clipping from Indiana
paper stating that seven hundred German Catholics
Of Evansville. Ind. sent In their protest against the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
THE BOULEVARD AND THE ELEVATED.
A RArID-rRANslr SUGGESTION WHICH DOES NOT

A RAPID-TRANsIT SUGGESTION WHICH DOES NOT
INVOLVE THE USE or THE rHoRoUGHFARE.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The extension Of our elevated railways as
proposed by Mr.. Gould IS OF piece with the play
OF Hamlet with Hamlet left out HIS plan
does not give u rapid transit at ALL which Is the
thing needed while his proposal his lines
through the Boulevard. If carried out. would be a
piece of vandalism far worse than the defeated
Central Park Speedway would have been.
This beautiful and noble promenade is as much
the pride OF the West Side OF the town Fifth
ave is OF the East, and should no; be destroyed,
and I sincerely hope there VIII be a vigorous and
successful protest AGAINST it.
Any one who has observed this thoroughfare on
summer evenings and all day on Sundays during
fine weather. thronged with men women and chill
drcn IN holiday attire enjoying the shade and the
cver-moving panorama Of carriages and cyclists on
either side can understand what a serious depriva-
ton it would be TO tens Of thousands Of persons,
should its use and beauty promenade be
destroyed And destroyed 1t certainly would he
by the unsiehtly structures proposed. with tner
attendant and never-ending pandemonium OF brain
splitting clatter ard periodic showers OF MIN
As to the proposed feeders 10 the present syS-
tenn through Duane and GansevOort SITS. they can
only serve the purpose or making trdVel sun more
congcsted than IL Is. In fact the universal COM
nent on Mr.. GouIds proposition is that it + IN
dicrously insufficient and shows an eXiraotainary
Indifference 10 the wishes OF the citizens.
Permit me 70 suggest what appears to me TO De
the most feasible method ~ meeting the present
and future needs OF the city IN tho way or rapid
transit. namely It four-track road on each side or
the city. following the waterways far as needed:
with surface crosstown branches at designated
points the double service 70 be covered by one
fare. This is the general idea and there would
be no insurmountable difficulties IN carrying II out
Two Of the proposed tracks should De Tor express
trains whose first stop should be- a.. say. Fifty
ninth-st. The present system Of elevated ana sur
face roads would then be sufficient for way travel
TO that point. 800 49, g.,
The difficulty with Mr.. Gould's plan Il that II
gives no adequate a. indeed. It gives any increase
Of facilities for travel at the points most needed
New-York Jan. s. 1856 J. II. b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
A DEFENCE OF TICKET scALPING.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: am traveller OF twenty-five years stand
ing: have travelled thousands Of miles and have
had over one hurdred thousand miles Of books
I wouldn't countenance wronedoing in booker"
(or .scalperO The fact is they have helped
weaker lines but for some reason these lines
propose to drop them. We one convince me
that II l purchase railroad ticket to Chicago
ana at Buffalo Pttsburg suddenly change my
mind and sell the unused portion of the ticket, /
thereby become criminal This the proposed law
certainly intends to make me. The railroads are
not treating and never have treated the travelling
public fairly.
Yesterday paid 81 % fare 10 Buffalo and 81 for a
sleeper to Toledo. intending 10 use m Lake Shore
mileage from Buffalo Toledo What DO you
think they made me do? Get out OF a comfortable
berth az ! a. and so into the office al Buffalo
and have my signature Witnessed BY the clerk
there
discovered that the other Vanderbilt road-the
Michigan Centralized not require this arogsing OF
a passenger at midnight. and | got transferred 10
a Michigan Central sleeper and came here first.
This morning. after / got up. the conductor OBJ
tained the necessary signature.
Isn't that a tribe arbitrary ard unnecessary
You well know that Il l.. and II IS such things that
make man on the road look 10 the booker rs
his friend. T.
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Lodge bill 10 Senator Murphy who recently pre- pre-
scented a remonstrance from 5l2 Cathonc socleuess
against the bill supposing that the BIZ required
the reading and writing OF English by the inh.
grant IL Is quite reasonable to suppose 'ntl
large number Of protests may have been given
under the misrepresentation ne same ~. ~
ping states that the sole ground OF objection OF lne
German Catholic Central Society in Evansyle was
due TO the supposed requirement OF reaalnS ,d
that the Immigrant could choose the languaGe ~
which the test could be made IL would not nave
opposed the bill. ,.,. D..
DO not mean 10 imply that the Immigration f TO
tective League misrepresented this matter Du' tns
shows clearly that many citizens OF German ulrtn
In this country are not opposed 70 the educational
test for immigrants upon it, merits ,.,r
PRESCOTT I. HALL,
Secretary Immigration Restriction League
Boston. Jan. %. lNs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
New Commercial Stationery Store

THE new Commercial Stationery section begns TINS morning what
will nrovp TO be long and busy and useful life the latest adj
diton to our New York store family
The advantages which offers to the business public be
roed bv actual lest We say in favor of the newcomer
Than that it absolutely complete every detail and as nearly perfect
in appointment SKILL experience and lavish expenditure can make
as to Snnv everv possible of the Office from pins up
vom can find want it fails FILL fault which will be instantly
corrected but we do not think you can find one
AZ cooarv TO its commercial phase the also
snonav extensive and complete line Of Artists Materials and Of
course the customary accompaniment OF School Supplies every FORM
present to YOU marked advantages in that regard Wanaakr
sore-ta tells its whole story OF high qualities ana He prices
If awaits YOUR criticism and investigation 1t will your
favor it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
Philadelphia. Jan. % lse ,>,i'i'~' . - "
MR.. PLArr's MUSICAL ABILITIES.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
sir Permit me to say Few words in relation 70
your special friend. Thomas c. Plat. When
was young man had relatives living In O"eso
y. Y, and while visiting them | made the ae-
quaintance OF Mr. Plat then quite young WIKI
nothing in hts appearance 10 indicate that Ne
would become much OF political wire
puller as he has proved 10 he. and surely neither
then nor since has he manifested any statesman
like qualities that entite him 10 represent 'ne
great State q New-York In the Senate or inc
United States.
The Tribune has alluded 70 Mr.. Plat as SINS
err" which recalls another incident In connecto"
with MIR. Plat. Before coming 10 Ansonia 10 "'s
| resided in your city several years. While the'e
| attended the Presbyterian Church OF when u.
Rev DR.. William Adams was pastor then loes'e.
IN Broome-st l was member or me eae.'' re- -.
FOR 4 time Mr.. Plat the chorister, As ! -.
member his singing qualities did not ucNei ~ ny
rapidly as his wirepull.ns has a,nns' ,r,,r or
they did not pay as well . 'Llrr oAN~
Anson.a. Conn. Jan. ~. 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
JUST CRITICISM OF AN INDECENT PLAY.
THE Tprpr-xr.s REVIEW, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

GoERs DESIRE DECENCY.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: As an ardent lover OF the stage from my
earliest childhood days. as devoted admirer of Ed
win Booth who furnished me with my highest ideals
OF all that the stage might stand for that high
noble pure and eeyating | want to thank The
Tribune for its review the other day Of the new
play being acted at the Lyceum Theatre
After reading the criticisms in the other papers |
concluded that The Trbunes article was exag-
gerated and unjust and with that idea. and on the
strength OF the quality Of the plays usually pro-
duced al the Lyceum. took a lady with me to
witness 1t.
After the performance ! came 10 the conclusion
that The Tribune the only paper that had
told the truth about the play. and II your review
severe. It was a severity well meried and due
10 the wrath OF a righteous Indignation. Are
there to be left no playhouses in NewYork TO
which gentleman may take a lady? IS there 10 De
limit even In our suppOsedl~ most refined thea
the ndecency Of theme and vulgarity OF stu
alton? II Is claimed that the denunciaton or plays
Of this nature only advortises them more widely
class: but surely The Tribune does not include
this class among its readers
Surely. there Is still large number or theatre
gOers left who do not wish to see the stage drG-ged
Little Minister" To mis- class IL is indeed fortu-
nate that there Is fearless critic left win sucn
trencnant pen Mr.. Winter-a critic VINO sun
holds sacred the best traditions Of the stage ana
whom the memory OF Edwin Booth Is p constant
inspiration TO the standard 10 which the AInerl-
has often fallen low +. Il. :.
New-YOrk January y. 1898.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
MAILS or THE AMERICAN LINE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Your correspondent. W. L. Thorn is inoor-
recty Informed as the hours OF closing the malls
for the American Line on Saturdays In London.
They close AT St. Northumberland at $50 a m.
Charing Cross and other central districts az
a m While In the general districts the hour varies
from. y. m. to midnight the previous night (Fri-
day) In the manufacturing districts In the centre
and north OF England The time Is correspondngly
early. quoting from the Ohicial Postofiice
Guide, which confirms what stated In my previ-
Gus letter.
The American boats DO not as a rule reach here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
Table
Linens.

UllcllS. NldQS ItOllI TIC Sdlllc Han,
L'ileis. perhaps woven in the same town,
and patterned after the same style, there
are still certain brands which will always
be regarded as above their fellows. They
claim precedence from their origin because
they bear famous names
Our linen lines are recruited largely from
this linen aristocracy: old and honored
brands are plentiful here, although there
are many of the honest sturdy German
WeaveS OF less note. They are all on a
common plane of reduction. now. Not one
is marked at the actual and accepted mar
ket value 1t is condition which will not
last long
BLEACHED TABLE DAMASKS
AT 5Oo-liish linen. g. IN.
At 65c--German linen. 60 in.
At 7Cc.--Sootoh, neat patterns 70 in
At sl-Sooch linen, very pretty and extra heavy,
20 in
BARNS EY TABLE CLOTHS
Al 81 50-GsA,0 m Al g 25--GSxl07 in
Al S2-6SxSS IN At :3-70slOs in
NAPKINS
At 90c doz Scotch 20x20 in
A, 81 80 dok-Irish, 20x2J m.
Al 81 % doz German, dinner size, % '.x231, in
Fourth avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
The Springs New Costumes
NeIlN - =.
R0tuni4.

We carry the element of eXcusvene very far style which is
NAV become common Objectionable which obsolete
will find in this line of neither the commonplace the
Another thngEXclSNeneSS here does imply expensive
ness We tried make this showing uneXamped
naty and beauty and think you will admit That it
line economical well beautiful merely Wanamaker incident
Nothing experience OF last prepared the prompt
enthusiastic reception which has been granted these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31

At $l2-Of cheviot serge. black and navy blue; fly
front Jacket silk lined iuIaid velvet collar
At Sl4-Of mixed suitlngs, tan or blue: fr-'ont
Jacket lined with fancy silk, finished with stitching
Ats s-Of cheyiot. gray. brown or green mixtures;
fy-ront Jacket and skirt trimmed with stitching
and narrow braid, satin faced reyers on Jacket.
At S2O-Oi wide-wae oheviot. black or navy blue,
fy-iront Jacket all six lined.
At $500 broadcloth black or castor; beautifully
tailored, strapped seams fy-iront jacket and
Skirt all silk lined; dust rutle
At $2j-Of Oxford or brown tweed; fly-front Jacket
and skirt; finished with strapped seams.
.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A. T. Stewart Co.. Broadway ave- and 10th SIS
Fourth avenue

on Friday nights Out OF ffy-two entries into this
port in 1897 they did not dock ten times on Fridays
wale n not more than twenty cases the malls
carried by them distributed before the closing OF
business on Saturday.
In the OF the s.. Paul arriving here al Il
a. the 18th inst. positive that her mails
were not distributed downtown until late Sa turday
afternoon after the close OF business. and uptown
In the majority OF cases. not until Monday morning
the l1th inst. AZ the same time that the Serv.a's
mail, a day fresher, was delivered. H. @. \.
New York January 2s 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
MAGMA cHARTA AND THE TRIBUNE

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: There IS story. one Ct Jerrolds. about
certain John Applejohn. who almost invariably
ended his conversation by remsrkng. Thank God
for Magma Charta." as II the summum bonum OF
existence was caused by that great act.
1t is the consensus Of opinion Of those who believe
in political reform. who believe that public Office
should rot be o private snap and that he who
serves his country best serves mis- party best, THAT
II John had fourished contemporaneously. and
especially II he had read your editorials Harmony
Taik' and The Governors Investigation" in last
weeks issue he would have exclaimed Thank God
for Magma Charta and The New-YOrk Tribune"
All honor you Tor your opposition 70 bossism
and rotten politics ARTHUR SMITH.
Albany n Y, Jan. o. 1895
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with common
sense answers.

whom the majority shall elect. This does not IN
any way interfere with the principle that the ma
tority shall rule 4 TRIBUNE READER.
White Plains y. Y. Jan 25 1895.
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& Nm&nnk dhn:

WITH the passing days. the bicycle thought gains promi-
w nence 1t is evidenced IN many features through the
store already and there will be more to say shortly
At present is sufficient to call attention to the riding
rno on the fifth floor Here among palms and flowers YOU
all the COMPOSERS who ever put bright music into being There
is Of course no charge for either wheel or riding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
BETTER THAN a POUNDING HOSPITAL.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue OF the 22d inst after
quoting DR.. Weir Mtchells objection TO a found
ling hospital. because bad for the children and
stating that some Philadelphia women of high
social position oppose II on the ground OF its
promoting immortality" you speak or the only al
tentative being that Of committing the hapless
infants TO the river Philadelphia Is fortunate IN
having Women's Directory. conducted by able
women, where those In the ''perplexity OF unmar-
ried or deserted motherhood receive sympathy
and advice ana a helping hand aid them
through thelr Crisis. with announcement 10 return
TO Niftuous He. Cooperating with another ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31

homes for them. whore. keeping the child with ne
natural caretaker the mother. a livelihood can ne
secured Tor both. We have other institutions reiey
70 aid the betrayed 20 lead a correct life and os
faithful 10 The victim Of the mothers error ana
nurse II 10 health and usefulness. while Il IS
HeN-known fact that compa rativey lew survive
the unnatural life IN foundllns hospital .
CHARLOTTE :. LEWIS.
Philadelphia Jan % ls,S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
Sing Sing. ~ Y. jan. %. 1905.
IF you SEE IT IN THE SUN" IT ISN'T so.

IF YOU SEE IT II "THE Sun" IT ISN'T 50.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In The sun" OF Sunday there is mention OF
a marriage in Philadelphia Of a Miss Ewing and a
Mr. Brooke The bride IS described a grand
daughter of President buchanan. and the bride
groom as q great-grandson OF George Clymer. a
-igner OF the Declaration OF Independence. Now,
MI buchanan lived ana died bachelor, and Mr.
Brooke IL in no way descendant OF George Clymer.
the sgner and one Of The trainers Of the Constitu-
lion Ills only living ereat-erandson is W. 3.
Shuhrick Clymcr. Of Washington. ID. c. VI.
New-YOrk Jan. %. 1895
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
THE RENDERS PITIABLE PLIGHT.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: read your account in Tuesdays Tribune Of
the pltabe plight OF the unfortunate reindeer while
being brought 70 this country. Surely it should be
against the law for any vessel to he allowed 10
carry livestoc, without the proper arrangements
for their comfort and safety Such suffering should
be brought TO the notice of the Society for the Pre-
ventiou OF Cruelty 10 Animals and measures taken
70 prevent repetition OF II. - -
Sing Sing. y. Y. jan. o. lslN.
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AT S23. 50-Of chevot serge. black or blue fly-font
jacket, silk linei nlaid velvet collar; entire suit
trimmed with bands OF black satin, forming apron
effect on skirt
At S33-A cose-ft,ne suit Of stylish English chevot,
tan or brown mixture, all lined with changelbe
silk
AT S35-Of tweed, Oxford mixtures or black; reyey
Of ly-tront Jacket faced with black satin; all lined
with silk; dust ruff.
At >iO-A olose-ltting suit in tailor cloths all lined
with chang-able silks, beautifully tailored.
At S43. 800 broadcloth, brown or black. double
breasted sadder Jacket and skirt beautifully braid
trimmed all lined with Roman striped iaiicta
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THE TRIBUNE's AGRICULTURAL PAGE.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: think that your editing OF the agricultural
part OF The Tribune is most excellent and that
there are few special farm papers the equal OF
yours in value. J. r. WING
Woodland Farm. Mechanicsburg Ohio. Jan %. 1885
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GRENADINES
At S7lc-Printed silk grenadines: formerly 81.
At 5Oc.-Fancy figured a-sik grenadines, evening
and street co.ors, formerly 81.
At ,jc-Novelty lace grenadne, in combinations OF
black with coors; formerly 81 -
At Sl-Pnnt-d all-sllk grenadines, formerly 81 30
At Sl-Slk dotted gauze grenadine, colored dots on
coored grounds; formerly ST
At Sl-C0loed lace bordsred slk-and-wool black
grenadine; formerly S25O
At Sl.25-Silk striped colored ercnadne. formerly 50
At 81 2j-Fancy lace striped silk-and- wool arena-
dine. formerly So %; at $50. formerly 50 30.
At 81 5O-Coored silk plaid black grenldIne, Tor
meTy SO %.
R0tunfa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-31
AN oLD-TIME REPUBLICANS STAND

AN OLD-TIME REPUBLICANS STAND.
HE REFUSES TO BE READ OUT or THE PARTY
BECAUSE HE DOESN'T LIKE PLATT.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: have been a subscriber to The Tribune for
more than thirty years l fully approve your
course in the late election and also since.
gave The New-York Evangelist my views in
q business letter of last month. Perhaps that.
IN connection with others published in 1.-THE
EVANGELIST" has stirred up THE Sun TO utter
its Nominations against the religious press. In
that said II am an old-time Republican.
am the only person in the party in this country
that signed the first call for its formation in
1850 There were twenty-sx of us who put our
names to the call. All but two have gone 10
their long home. After that l do not intend to
be read out of the Grand Old Party because
do not follow Thomas c. Plat. | never had
any confidence in him since he threw up his
commission as a United States Senator and re-
turned to Albany and asked TO be sent back
that ne might fight the Administration OF Presi-
dent Garfield"
DO you not think I have some rights IN the
party. even If | DO not bow the knee TO Mr..
Patt7 have always held 1t to be an honor TO
have been selected to call the first Republican
convention held in old Orange TO order and NOM
mating its first chairman. We need clean pri-
mares. There is our only salvation as party:
after that it is out Of the hands Of the PEOPLE In
most cases. ASA HOWELL.
Florida ~ V, January 10. 1898
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Grenadines and Examines

SNOwoRs held no terors for people who wished SIX Grena.
dimes half prices Saturday and the assortment nnouncd that
morning badly broken very selling The list
requires much amendment for to-day but still holds opportunities for
summer dresses which will not exist when summer time gets here
With them compensation for those OF them that cannot be
repeated we styles Etamne at similar reductions The
list as whole remarkable OF course the goods bargains
Onlv bv authorizations tut far away and
when comes you will find little that better at twice and more than
twice these prices.