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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17

six might be added-educatio,n, philan-
thropy, and art and science. or a social
committee.
A little book called THE WomanIs
Club" by Owe Thorne Miller, is an ex-
cellent guida. both i'm forming and car
rying on a club 1t gives many simple
and practical suggestions.-Ellen NJ.
Henrotin. President of General Fed
Grafton o, Woman's Clubs, in New York
Journal
The Fifth Chautauua circle met with
Mrs. H. X. Nissley Thursday morning
at her rooms on X street between
Twelfth and Thirteenth, This club
which meets regularly once a week is
doing some thorough work. Interest
ing articles were given upon .'Grecian
Art" with Mrs. Nissley as leader,
History of Grecian Civilization" with
Mrs. Patrick as leader, and astronomy
with Mrs. Gibson as leader. Mirabeau
Before the Revolution by Mrs. George
Fawell The membership of this club
consists of Mesdames II. Il. Patrick.
George Fawell, Alva Kennard, o. NJ.
Thompson. II. r. Nissley. French, Glib
The program OF the Matinee Musical
for Monday afternoon. will consist of
Scotch, Welsh and Iri=h songs.
The last open meeting of the Century
club was held Tuesday evening at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Winger.
Mrs. ID. A. Campbell Gang two solos
beautifully at the opening and close of
an English program. Rol call was
responded to by quotations from
Thackary. Mrs. j. L. Teeters read an
interesting paper, "1he Lake District
and its Associations. She dwellt at
length upon the poets and authors of
that district, especially Wordsworth. and
the Co!eIiise institutions. A dainty
solo was sung by Mrs. G. w. Noble.
followed by two pleasing readings, one
by Mrs J. Z. Hill from Coleridge. the
other by Mrs. c. G. Waite from Words
worth. After refreshments the time
was devoted I conversation. The mem
berfhip consists OF Mesdsmes F. f.
Campbell. w. b. Garten, Henry Hart
ley, X. H. Howell, G. /. Jones. w Z.
Kirker. j. L. Leese, w. II. McCi eery,
G. w. Noble, E. H. Polk. w. F. Saylor.
NJ. Scott, j. l.. Tteters. r. ]. Van
Brpnt, NJ. E. Van Brunt, c. G. Waite,
j. w. Wiz ger. j. E. Hill. w. n. Hind
man. Miss Anna Miller; some invited
guests.
At the meeting Of the Woman's
Faculty club, at Mre. Besseyis Wednes.
day afternoon; 40 ladies were present.
The program consisted OF charming
numbers. The first violin solos by
Ernst Bessey accompanied by Mrs.
Bessey on the piano were we'll executed.
hey were "Romauza.' and "Capric TO-
by E. Spies. Mr.. John Randolph's
selections from the work OF the Negro
poet, Paul Dunbar and Joel Chandler
Mr.. Rsndolph's intuitive SYM
patty which is exhibited in his ac-
was apparent in these
readings. He is an accomplished negro
and the club was very
grateful for his etforte. Mrs. Wards
solo, "Sing. Smile and Slumber" by
accompanied by Ernst Bessey.
On the violin and by Mrs Bessey on the
piano were most acceptable: he papers
which were prepared, but which were
not read, will be read at the next
meeting to be held ut the home
IF Mrs. MacLean. IL
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17

President, Mrs. Geo. L. Meissner, l52
ID street.
First vice president, Mrs. Ida Kelley.
$50 Nor tn Tweniy-third street.
Second cice-president, Mrs. H. Ii.
Wheeler, 1917 II street
Recording secretary. Miss Laura Wild.
l4l South Twelfth street.
Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Milton
Scott, 202 SoSth Thirty third street.
Treasurer, Mrs. G. r. Richardf, .2l
North Sixteenth street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17

select some born leader and lead her to
carry out her plan. 1 have ssen 50 many
clubs fail and fall into a condition Of
'.innocuous desuetude." because the wo-
man who originated the idea was elect
ed the first president. So. from my ex-
perisnce. i will say. that the first presi-
dent is the keynote to the success of a
club. Having decided. therefore, what
is wanted. and on the woman to be the
first president. call a meeting Of a small
number of women and call il at a pri-
vate house. And, above all, make il as
Informal, as social, and as pleasant as
possible. Give every one achance to
talk, and, above all, allow the woman
who is a cronic objsctor to leave the
house without being pledged to join the
club. Let no false motives of courtesy
induce anyone to urge her to join at
once. Give her the opportunity to at
tend the citing. That is always wise,
but give her a long time to deliberate,
and when Il is success, she will join
and all her objections will be Silent.
The first year of the formation of a
club should not be devoted to
the study of the history of
Greece or Rome. or of Hegers
system of philosophy. The best
thing for a young club is the current
events. because. on the subject of cur
rsnt events, no one is really well in
formed and every one has an opinion.
Suppose the club meets every two
weeks, ard that is often. Select, say
three OF the members TO tell either in
writing or by speaking what has hap
weeks. One woman can take Europe
one can take American. and the other
can take the literary field. the books
published. or the scientific movements
in Europe and America. The discussion
which would allow the presentation of
the topic can be confined to any one
subject, so that once in six weeks thu
discussion would cover the political
field, economic conditions and literary
movements, taking them inturn. So
ciety in America suffers from the fact
that people do not discuss what is going
on around them from any large point of
view. Consequently there is very tile
interesting conversation i'm American
social circles, and the reason is that
women know comparatively little of
American politics, foreign affairs and
economic conditions After all. it is
what happens today that is the inter
esting part of life. because il is the only
part which affects each and every one.
A current events club consci sntiously
carrying out such a programme as out
lined above, would change the attitude
of mind of it's club members, and make
them more interesting and alert. 1t
would be of incalculable benefit to the
leaders of the d scussions. They would
become accustomed to condensing
items OF information. and would be
anxious to utilize anything which tends
to enlighten them on the subject thsy
present to the club. Such a training is
a liberal education. A current events
club would, naturally, evolve into a de-
partment club. and would have no diff
Guilty in find ng women able to take the
Craftsmanship of the different depart
ments- Where a club is not large, three
departments are sufficient-home, civics
n nd literature Whara rha cluh iS 10,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17
II B 8
State Federation of Woman's Clubs.

Officers of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs.
President Mrs. b. NJ Stoutenborough Plattsmouth.
Vic. president Mrs j. Kyso 2724 Caldwell street Omaha.
Secretary, Miss Vesta Gray. Fremont.
Treasurer. Mrs M. +. Nichols, Beatrice.
Auditor Mrs. d. c. McKillp, Seward.
Librarian Mrs. G. NJ Lambertson, Lincoln.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17
EAST LINCOLN ITEMS.

These East Lincoln items were
crowded out from last weeks issue.
The Y. p. S. G.. E. OF the Second
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17
MRS. J. G. BELL.

Hairdressng, manicuring and massage. Hair goods
cosmetics, hair ointments. Fancy pins for and hat
Embroidery silks in holders Switches made to order
Cut hair and combings bought
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-06

Pleasant thoughts and feelings of
every kind that come to us are far too
often buried in the Oblivion of silence.
The seed which, if planted in the hearts
and lives of those around us would
bring forth rich harvests of happi-
ness, is earelessly thrown away. Such
impressions should be regarded as a
kind Of trust for all those who can
participate in them. If we have any
bright thought, any hopeful outlook,
any joyful experience, any loving emo
ton, let us hasten to share and diffuse
it. If any ray Of sunshine has pene-
trated our hearts or lives, let us gladly
shed 1t on the pathway Of others.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-06

air of Lamb Court became intolerably
close and the sound of wheels seemed
to grind into Miss Charity Chubb's
very brainl
When tall, untidy-loking girl, with
the air Of one who has grown beyond
her strength, came in with a shawl
wrapped about her head and a ragged
splint basket in her hand. and asked
for a quarter of a pound of starch.
And as Miss Charity Chubb stopped TO
the tin canister where she kept the
pearly crystals, she saw the girl hur-
riedly secrete under her faded shawl
one of the reddish-brown cards of gin
ger-bread which we're piled on the
counter, fresh from the bayers' basket.
All in an instant, as it were, Miss
Charity's first impulse was to call out
to the fat policeman, whose figure,
slowly promenading past, cast a shad-
ow on the blind even at that moment,
but glance at the girls rale, scared
face and thin cheeks decided her to
tho contrary.
"lt's theft. sure enough" said she to
herself, but then there's different
kinds of thieves, 10 all know"
And she purposely delayed wrapping
up the package of starch until the va
rious customers in the store had come
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-06

Chubb had ventured to speak forth
these her impressions and viewed her
troubled countenance between the
feathers of Mrs. Dixon's hat, and the
straight, white bristles of old Mr..
Moss's close-shaved head.
Opportunities are pretty sure to
come to us all. Sister Chubb," said he,
IF only we can posses our souls in pa
tience."
Charity Chubb shook her head. Her
life was so totally different from that
OF the others who came, every We'd
nesday night, to relate their expert
ence in evening meeting. To her there
seemed no chance for self-denial, for
forgiveness, for all the golden virtues
in life's jewelcase. She was a poor lit
tie tradeswoman who stood all day
long behind her counter, dealing out
spools of cotton, penny-worths of taffy,
yards of flannel and loaves of bread,
and in the times when her sould longed
for the heroic and self-sacrificing it
seemed as If the wooden shutters of
the little shop into which you STUN
bled down three steps, and which al
ways smelt moldy, warded off all pos
sible chance. She sighed softly at the
elders words.
L don't go anywhere to see people,"
said she. "and I've no means to send
help to the missions"
1.-THE missions of home are around
us all the time" said Elder Daley.
Il never come across EN-" said Miss
Chubb
All in good time-all in good time"
said the old man, serenely. Remember
Sister Chubb, that they also serve who
only stand and waltz"
So Charity Chubb went home some.
what soothed and Modified in spirit.
She was a plain, coarse-featured,
good-hearted woman, whose soul
reached upward as a lily leans toward
the sun, and who, cramped and fettered |
by the power of circumstance though |
she might be, was not so far from the |
kingdom of heaven as many another |
)ne. And when, the next morning, she |
entered her shop and took her stand |
behind the counter, where the smell of
lew cheese and tallow candles, ming
ed with that of kerosene oil, packets
# lucifer matches and hanks of stock
ng yarn, she opened the big day-book
With a cheerful countenance, and
bought to herself: Perhaps the OPP
may be nearer than I Think"
But everything went on in the same
Id routine. Grand'ther Jones hobbled
n for clay pipe just as usual. Mrs.
iiggins's little red-haired girl came
Or the regular pint of kerosene, with
he change short one penny, as it al
'ays was. Mrs. Dixey stopped to gos-
ip on her way to the ''place'where she
1as to wash that day, and Mrs. Hopper
)oked at bingham and bought calico
lstead. Billy Butts purchased sheet
paper, an envelope and a postage
amp, and old Mrs. Miggles bewailed
erself because snuff had gone up half
cent on an ounce. and the sun rose
Of and high into the heavens, and the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-08-06
HER OPPORTUNITY.

T does seem as If
l never get any OPP
portunities to do
good" said Charity
Chubb.
Elder Daley lift
ed his mild eyes
over the rims of
his silver specta-
cles-for it was in
the Evening Meet
ing" that Miss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29

cape. The matter has bean reported to the
police and the man will probably DO ar
rested.
Martha Barber of Natick was arrested
by Officer Lewis yesterday and taken To
East Greenwich where she was arraigned
deCore Judge Tilley on the chargc OF
drunkenness and tined 81 and costs.
Supt. Walter Summersly Of the Pontiac
mill returned home last evening from
Philadelphia where hs has been attending
the annual meeting Of the cotton manu-
fatuTcrs association.
Last evening Robert Jordan filed him.
self with lighting fluid and then went TO
Joseph Martins house at Arctic Centre
W here his wife is employed and demanded
admittance which was refused. Ho then
started 20 batter down the door with n
club but officer CURSOR was sent for and
soon convinced Jordan that he had Better
leave the place unlcEs he wished to take a
trip TO the police station at Centlevillc.
A little later in the evening Officer Cur
son arrested Alexander Mcdonald for
drunkenness and carried him to East
Greenwich where Judge Iilley fined him
s. and costs which he paid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29
CRANSTON.
Fact; Revealed b7 the Tax List-Pegsonal
and Other Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin +. watorhouse ex.
pect TO eat their Thanksgiving dinner in their
new home In West Arlington.
Professor and Mrs. George Russell of New.
port are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs l.. a.
Freeman Of Edgcwood.
I'm studying the tax list Of the assessors one
mag see stars opposite few names. These
stars refer the reader TO The lower margin 81
the paper, where II says: These persons
have made sworn statements" Following up
tho lis, the reader will meet tho names Of
citizens who ure apparently progressing in
busincss, but.who have made the statement
thar their property this year Is worth less
than year age. one man who has had many
double teams working upon the highway and
who has sold tons and ions of gravel 20 the
town at 10 cents load is taxed for less per.
sonal property than he was In last years tax
book. This Near the star says, he made -
statement. IL would seem that tho town Cf
Cranston must be very penurious with ii-
employes when they are drifting backward
financially, with n steady i,b on the highway,
several double teams and drivers work ng FOR
them IN connecting with klondike IVA tFo
form Of n sand bank that sells for 10 ccats
per load.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29
COnStable's Sale.

BY virtue Of an execution. No 1887, issued
District, holden nj Providence within the
county of Providence State of Rhode Island,
on tho 10Th dsv OF March, "A. ID. 1897, and
returnable TO said court July 9Th, A. d. 1897,
wherein Mary 4. Osgood of said Providence,
administrative, is plaintiff. and Alfred john
son OF Cranston. in said county and State, IL
defendant, will pe sold at Public Auction on
SATURDAY, November goth. A. ID. 1891 at
~ o'clock noon, in Room II, No. ~ Westmin-
ster street. in said Providence. all the right,
title and interest the said Alfred johnson
had at the time OF the attachment on the
original writ ON which said execution was
obtained, viz. September 4th, A. y. 1896 at
O'Clock and 80 minutes y. M. in and to tho
following described real estate, visit
Two certain lots of land, with ali the build
ings ana improvements thereon, situated In
the town of Cranston. In the county OF frovi-
dence. ia the state of Rhode Island, designated
~ lots nuabered three hundred and sixty
fv. (sai5i snd three hundred and sixty six
1901 on The south Auburn plat, bounded
-asterly w Ash avenue fifty t50l feet. north
eriy by lot No. three hundred and sixty seven
fytatf ryir5rrrft v-.-tuTfTi TtEred
Apiii. 1898. eighty nse So feet, westerly by
lots numbered three hundred (and nineteen
(slgl ana three hundred and twenty t3ll on
said plan hftv tJOl feet, -Ontherly 10y lot No.
three hundred and sixty four tJGil un said
plan, eighty hve tsSl feet.
Levied on this ~ dav ~ MAY. -. 1907
Of ~ o'clyck and ~ minutes n. m. and wil I've
sold 90 satisfy said execution ~ suiLcieni
FRANK A. POTTER,
c-sfrit Constable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29

Brought up as IA Protestant, yet he was
liberal in his views as regards religion, and
ial kind word for all no matter what creed
or nationality. The deceased leaves six
children, four sons and two daughters all
admits.
Hold-ups are quite n common occurrence in
Providence lately. Joseph Cahill of Vea2ie
street, while going along River avenue about
1890 o'clock last night, was held mp by two
strangers who demanded his money or his life.
MIR. Cahll had his life with him, but unior-
tunately, or fortunately had no money. How
ever, he had an old clay pipe which he has
had for number OF years. This was taken
from him and was then tolu 10 go about his
business. IF only had "A revolver I'd put
holes in them Mr.. Cahill said this morning.
Montague Schaner, who is employed at tho
East Providence ice house near Canada pond,
yesterday had his leg badly bruised by
large piece OF ice. He was lifting the ice 10
shed above his head. when he stumbled and
the load fell upon his left ankle and it is
feared fractured one of the small bones. Mir.
Schaffer was taken to his home Admiral
street, where no was attended by DR.. ). j.
Sullivan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29
TELEGkAPHIC -BREVITIES.

Mrs. Dolphia Proulx. aged 5S, died
at Woonsocket. II. L., from injuries re-
ceived in falling from a piazza.
Hartje Bros paper warehouse at
Pittsburg was partially destroyed by a
fire that was caused by an explosion OF
gas.
Among the fourth-class postmasters
appointed were G. l.. Jones' ST. Francis,
Me-; &. ~. Arnold. Arcadi r. L.: +. ".
Roberts. Manpilla r, L.
receiver of the property of Adelaide
Hermann. widow OF the magician, has
ben appointed on judgment for Sllg7
secured against her i'm June last by John
j. Mcbride OF New York
Robert IL. Kemp OF Boston committed
suicide at the Commercial hotel i'm Kal-
amazoo. Mich. by taking morphine He
left note stating that he could not
bear IL any longer" and that he was
Eoing 10 join his parents and sister.
DR.. Otto Nordenskiold, the well known
Antarctic explorer, will superintend an
expedition. to be fitted out at the joint
expense OF Norway and Sweden. TO
ascertain whether any trace OF Professor
Andree's balloon can be found near
Prince Charles promontory.
At yesterdays session OF tho Missouri
Presbyterian synod a resolution was in
troGuced calling for the boycotting of
the Princeton university because three
members of the board of trustees Of that
college had signed for a saloon license.
The matter was ruled out OF order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29
EAST PROVIDENCE.
A Successful and Enjoyable Entertain-
ment-Nctes Alb ut Town.

The seating capacity of the town hall was
not sufficient 10 accommodate the large audi
ence that as embed last evening 10 enjoy the
excellent entertainment that was given Tor
the benefit of the Church OF the Sacred Heart.
Many were Obliged 10 remain standing during
the entire performance. The first part of the
program was in the nature OF minstrel per
formance, with Thomas Higgins occupying
the centre OF the crescent, and Joseph Higgins
as tambourine and William Higgins as bone
The work of the trio was satisfactory 10 the
listeners. The program Of the evening was as
follows; Opening chorus by the minstrels;
OVERTURE; ballad, 'The King OF the Main,
Daniel Lynn tenor solo. Sing Again That
Sweet Refrain" Daniel Flynn; ballad, "A
Year Ago To-Day" Micnael Shanessey; bari
tone solo, Loves Sorrow" Michael Nc
Gwinn; sketch widow Dunn" Joseph and
William Higgins; finale, irish, You Lose, ="
Higgins brothers: piano solo, Miss Lizzie
Cunningham: reading 'Gaulberts Victory,
Miss NJ. Donohue; scotch dance and sailors
hornpipe, Miss Marion Walsh; bass solo,
Good. Bye" Mr.. Lynn; reading, Mrs Nc
Carthy's Trip TO Coney Island" John Nc
Hugh: banjo solo, Edward Bouchard; marble
clog dance, Mr.. Shanessey, with banjo accom-
gins brothers. The accompanist of the even
ing was Miss Cunningham. After the enter
tainment refreshments were served 10y Caterer
Lawton and tho ladies' committee. The com
mittees who arranged the details were as fol
lows: Gentlemen, DIR. j. b. Mckenna, L. j.
Cavanagh, james Cosne, Hugh Rooney, John
Wall, Dan Wall Michael McGwinn; ladies,
Mrs. j. b. McKenna, Misses Abbie Tolhn,
MI. .t.t.. E.tfa N
leryey. Agnes Henncssey. Mary Burns. Mrs
NJ. McGwinn, Mrs. William Brewin, Mrs
Rufus Curtis and Mrs Wall.
Last evening the Watchemoket ire Com
pany, twenty five men, with Captain John J.
Mullen in command, were the special guests
of the Wolf Tone Volunteers at their fair In
lngraham's hall. There were also present the
Grattan Cadets Of North End, Providence. the
Irish Volunteers of olneyville and the Irish
Volunteers OF PawtuclIet.
The East Providence high school football
team went to Fall River yesterday TO play the
high school team Of that city and they were
not in it little bit." When the game was
finished and our boys ''came to-" the score
stood "a TO in favor of the Spindle City lads.
At the regular meeting Of Fraternity En-
campment, No. H. l. o. r.. held last even
Ing in Odd Fellows hall. District Deputy
Emerson of Pawtucket was present and in
stalled Harry q. Bliss as fourth watch.
Last evening Past Provincial Deputy Grand
Master Ralph Barrett, Past Grand O. All
Parker, Vice-Grand Robert Tucker and about
twenty othor members of Loyal Alpha Lodge,
/. o. O. f., NJ. L., visited Loyal U. $. Grant
Lodge. !. O O. f., M. ", of Attleboro, TO
witness the initiatory work Of tho champion
team of the Massachusetts, district. At the
close of the work n banquet was enjoyed.
The diphtheria card has been removed fror
the residence on summit street. This leaves
the town now without case Of that dread
disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29
WARREN.
Rev. Mr.. Watjen Declin a Call-Per-
sonal and General Notes.

Mr.. James +. Hisoox, "A former Warren boy,
was in town yesterday in the interest of the
formation of lodge of the knights and
Ladies of Honor.
Rev. II. w. Watien, pastor Of the Baptist
church OF this town for the past -four years.
has declined a call from the Baptist church OF
Hyde Park His declnation is highly graft
flying To this church and community.
AT the Baptist church last evening Rev. A.
o. Lawrence preached IN the Swedish
language TO n good'sizcd audience.
The steamer william Marvel took load of
cotton waste from the mills OF the Warren
Manufacturing Company yesterday.
All the public school teachers in town at
tended the sessions of the Rhode Island insti'
tute in Providence today.
The Warren Driving Park Association
announces series of local races at its
grounds on Saturday next at O'Clock, when
a good list of races may be looked Tor. There
have been seventeen entries thus far.
Mr. Henry f. Champlin is in New York for
a few days.
Miss Emma Carpenter of East Greenwich is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. George ]. Freeman.
Mr. William Carey is visiting friends In
Pawtucket.
Mrs. Helen Wiley of Harrisviile is visiting
friends in town.
Mrs. Lizzie Bowen and daughter are visiting
friends in Boston for few days.
Mrs. Charles Rounds of Providence ~ visit.
ing her mother, Mrs. j. III. Pierce on Baker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-29
NOW EIGHT wHALERS.
They Are Fast In the Ice or Point
Barrow.

san Francisco, Oct 50. Right whalcrs. in.
sicnd Of Eve. as previously reported. are fast
in the lee oG Point Barrow and on 40 lcas;
one Of them, The Jeanni. there VIII lle great
suffering. Not only D. The ship So fir away
that There u no cnauco % ial-s hOF supple.
hut her men, " no ATE faging food shortage.
have mo- appliances with which to mako shore
TT--T rTT--TT- rrT-rrI 1T TrIIfT7 ~
Tic fuil list ~ the vessels known 20 bo fast
ia the clo.e-iu. in addition To- the .lcaunic, are
the Newport. Orra. Iesse freeman. Bslvidere,
fenries-. Rosario and Wanderer. The news 20
thi-.s'afe ~ affairs in the whaling hcet wns
brought ont - the Arctic by fio steamer kar
tuck. which was barely able 80 reach free
ws'er rith her seven wfales.