Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-27

don, and, after a short stay, will start on
. a lecturing tour In the United States.
/ Nine women have their names enrolled
amonk the 5i2 celebrities who find a place
upon the memorial tablets Of the new Bos-
ton public library. The names are as fol-
lows Maria Mitchell Nine. de Stacl George
Eliot, Charlotte Bronte, Maria Edgworth.
George sand. Margaret Fuller, Jane Austin
. and Mary Somcryllc,
/ Mile. Niktta, who reads. writes and speaks
seven ldngut tgcs, In addition to being an
artist OF note. has, on account OF her vocal
success been presented with the title OF
court singer OF the court OF SAKE Cohurg-
Gotha. She had previously received several
gold and silver medals from institutions in
Germany, France and Russia,
Mrs. Margaret sullivan ~ Chicago. a Nom.
Der Of the editorial stan OF a prominent
paper, who was compelled to retire from ac-
tive service by reason Of a stroke Of paral-
ysis, has been connected with well known
I newspapers In Chicago for thiriy years past.
She has written editorials which have at
trlctcd widespread attention
Miss Elizabeth Ney of Austin, Tex, whose
work as a sculptor has recently come into
prominence, has executed bust Of the
queen of Hanover Miss Ney is a grand
niece Of Nopulcons famous marshal 9f that
name, and years ago was well acquainted
with Bismarck, Liebig. Gaibaldi and other
statesmen and scholars. Many persons think
she resembles Rosa Donheur.
Nine Marchcsi the well known vocal
teacher OF Paris, has recently celebrated the
tortieth anniversary OF her commencing to
train pupils for the lyric stage. She is ono
OF the finest lady linguists In the world,
speaking eight languages nucnty She con-
stders Nine Meba, her favoritc pupil the
greatest singer in the world, Nine. Marchesi
was a pupil Of Garcia, who taught Jenny
Lind and Malibran
Mile Marie Van Zandt has taken raris
a
every night to hear her sweet voice In tho
opera "Lakme." This gifted singer was
always a tavorte In Paris. and, although 1t
is several years since she appeared here,
critics say on all sides that she is more Won
deriul than ever. on the opening might the
applause was simply a storm. and Mile. Van
Zandt showed considerable emotion in ac-
knowledging the tribute
Sgnora Cousino OF South America, who
is undoubtedly the richest woman in the
world has just purchased a new mine and
two more ranches. Her silver and copper
mines are now yielding 500 900 per month,
her coal mines yield $50 600 per month. Her
stock farms, for thoroughbred horses and
c;ttle, at present bring an income which
exceeds that of all the mines put together
In addition she has large landed interests
and fleet of steamships. Owing 20 some
recent legal business she has shown her
self to be most capable business woman.
The Archduchess Marie Anunciata Of
Austria has been made the head of most
interesting institution for women. called
the Prague Hradsohem Stiff. which is
most exclusive organization. 1t is not a
convent, but is a home for the unmarried
daughters of the artstocraCy Each lady
has her own suite of rooms. furnished lux
Lriously, also her own servants and an al
lowance of money. Carriages are at their
disposal, also a box at the theater. A MEM
Der of the Stiff has the title of frau, in
stead Of frauen. She can 20 in society
without chaperon or may act as chaperon
il she desires.