The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-24
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from CalIfOfnl0 10 New 1Ork the
story of Mr.. and Mrs. Lansipgs at
tempts to recover the gifts OF affection
is being told in the newspapers. At
least fifty editors'have written humor.
Gus and original editorials concerning
the search officer who was never sent
end the writ that wac never issued and
the interview between the officer and
tbs young lady that never took place.
Nothing 20 good, journalistically con-
sijered, has come out Ct Lincoln since
the Button" story. 1t shows how hard
up editors are for something to write
about that the people will read. There
is second and a third and even a
fourth moral attached to tbi, Jack and
Jill story in which both broke their
crowns. Nobody knows who first told
the story to Mr.. Fairfield of tho Ne,rs.
Having once reached him it was forever
too late to keep it out Of all the news.
papers in the country. The tatt!ing
friend, more false and faithlees than
"ieeting Clarence" is to blame for
most Of the embarrassment and suffer
ing which the notoriety has caused both
families. No one connected with q
newspaper, unless he was a personal
friend OF the Lansings or the Oakleys
or possessed Of supernatural delicacy,
could refrain from writing up the story
with all ornamental accessories. Tho
moral is to cultivate newspapers with
gifts, invitations and tips Of all kinds so
that in case the gaucherie Of other
acquaintances should get you into
trouble the honor Of your newspaper
friends can be relied upon TO get you
out Of it. In this cultivation it is not
safe to leave out the humbleet penny-a-
liner in the city for from the editorial
writer to the devil they have a fox.
hound scent for good story. The only
other alternative is not to know the pro-
feesion and not to know or be called up
on by any one who does know them.
Both courses are difficult but the former
is recon mended as fairer 10 everybody
concerned. The other two morals are
too obvious even 10 serve to prolong a
midsummer editorial.
Gen. Victor Vifquain. consul general
at Panama, together with his wife and
two daughters, arrived in the city Mon
day evening and were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Sawyer. They are
spending few days with their son on
his farm near Crete. after which they
will return to Lincoln for the remainder
OF their stay. The General has a two
months leave OF absence, the first in
four years. General and Mrs. Vifquain
brought back with them the body OF
their daughter who died two years ago.
She did not wish to he buried in for
eign soil and her body has rested in a
vault until the time when the authori-
ties would allow it to be moved. On
Tuesday the body was placed in the
Catholic cemetery rear Lincoln. General
and Mrs. Vifqdain have the social gifts
and graces OF their native land and they
return to Lincoln sure of a welcome
and sympathy from many friends. Un-
grateful complaints Of Nebraska be-
cause Of the hard times everywhere,
make tie words OF appreciation with
which the Vifquains speak OF thei-
Lincoln home. seem doubly sweet.
Charles Vifquain has been appointed by
the president acting. consul during the
Generals absence.
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