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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03

ened to single pipe in "A large organ. he
can sound but one note He spends his life
doing part of something. He docs not begin
any article OF commerce, so on with 1t, and
finish 1t as did the workmpn of former days;
who has put a touch on II, puts his own
touch on II and passes II on 10 another and
thus the article travels from hand to hand
until 1t reaches the hnisher. The workman
OF today is merely a small cog on a very
large wheel. and so, II he does not combine
with his fellows he Is helpless. The work
man of former times was much more inde-
pendent He began hiJ work and completed
II. II he was cooper he made the whole
barrel hoopug It and heading IT, II one OF
us may be compared TO single pipe in an
organ. the workman OF yesterday might be
likened to flute on which a whole tune
could be played. He"
"Ah chuck it," cried dlsgusted man In
front I'VE don't want no philosophy; we
wants strike pay or masters pay"
Ear, ear rang through the hall; the
Interpreter quite evidently yoicng the senti-
ment OF the meeting. Gibbons stood for a
second or two looking at them.
Yes" he cried his voice like a trumpet
call, II will chuck H. This Is not the time
for philosophy as our friend said: It is
the time TO act. When man strips TO aght
what does he eXpeet?"
"a id good thrashIng," was the un-
looked-for reply.
1t is never safe for an orator to depend on
his audience for answers to his questions;
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habit of doing, and instead OF catching only
tho sleeve usual, really gave the arm
little nip; the horse seemed distressed,
and MIR. Taylor only said quietly, Never
do that again." and he never did; he dropped
the habit of a lifetime forever from that
hour.
Mr.. Taylor told with great gusto story
OF a parrot that belonged to a friend of his
"a Mrs kirkland, who was in Chicago at
the time of the great fire; the family had
to leave the house in tho utmost haste. the
red wall of flame was moving down on them;
Miss kirkland saw that she must choose be-
tween certain precious family bible and
the parrot-she could only take one of the
two In her hands; she started with the bible
when the bird called loudly after her, Good
Lord, deliver us" and Of course an exchange
was made and Poll saved; who could have
resisted that?
Another bird story of Mr.. Taylor's was
about tha only mino he ever saw: he went
into the vacant reading room of hotel and
took up a paper when suddenly out of the
air seemingly spoke a voice saying Good
morning. he looked about and what looked
to be black bird, in n cage was the only
living thing at hand, still he did not con-
meet the perfectly human voice with the
bird till 1t repeated its greeting-"Good
morning." then he walked to the cage and
the creature said: open the door, please,
and let me outn "What are you?" eX-
claimed the gentleman in spontaneous won-
derment. I'm a mino," declared the
amazing atom. and the voice was exactly the
voice of a boy of II. Bayard Taylor laughed
to scorn the idea that such apt answers as
parrots minos and the like often give were
the result of accident, but said If they showed
such intelligence just because their throats
wero built so they could speak, what would
not dogs and horses say TO us II they too
had simply the mechanical power OF artlcu-
latiOn.
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Long Bridge" across the Potomac. Tho
gentleman explained to the boy all OF my
acts In controlling the machine and It's
movements In a manner that showed he
knew the locomotive very well,
"Oh papa | do wish | could take long
ride on this engine. out In the country,
where It. goes fast. 1t must be grand to be
carried away by such big strong horse
As the engine slowly backed once more
into the sheds tho gentleman again thanked
mo, and as | caught thd wistful look in the
boys face | was prompted to say:
MY run is only three hours out and three
back, sir. | leave here at 10 a. IN. and re-
turn at 4;3O p. m. II you are willing to
trust the boy to me, will take him for the
trip hore in front OF me on my seat The
road Is safe. We do not go into the enemy
country. l think can safely promise to
deliver the young man to you at this spot
at 4;SO this afternoon"
Papa, papa, do let me CO. 1t will be so
nice, and | know this gentleman will see
that no harm comes to me. Do let me go.
papa and don't tell mamma until get back.
want to surprise her by telling her all
about the trip"
The gentleman could not withstand his
sons pleading. He let him go.
Words fail to tell of the delights of that
boy as we sped over the hills and valleys of
Virginia. From the questions he asked |
soon discovered he was western boy from
the prairie land.
As the engine pufred and groanod UP
long grade on the return trip suddenly tho
boy, who sat between my knees, looked up
into my face and said:
81 have got the very best papa that ever
lived. DO you know my papa?''
mo. my boy / do not; but there was
something so familiar to me in his appear
ance that ever since you climbed into this
cab have been trying to think where have
seen your father before. What is his name,
anyway"
"Why, he is Abraham Lincoln" replied
my fellow traveller.
For a moment reeled on my seat In sur
prise, but soon II flashed on me that tho
tall man who had placed the child in my
charge could be none other than "Old Abe"
whom l had only seen as pictured in the
newspapers
You may be sure l made a doubly care
full run into Washington when found that
Tad Lincoln, son of the president was the
little guest | had In my cab.
Another man. l suppose a white house
servant met the train on It's arrival and
took the boy away.
The next and last time I saw Abraham
Lincoln after he intrusted me with his boy
for six hours ride in Virginia, was when
he lay in state in Washington before the
sad funeral cortege started to the praires
Of Illinois to lay the martyred president to
rest at Springfield.
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kompt figure rose above the struggling mob
and stood on the top OF the fallen cab.
For Gods sake, men," he screamed. don't
resist tho policel Fall back! FAN back!"
He might as well have shouted to the
winds. The police laid about them like de-
mons, and the crowd was rapidly falling
back, rot because Gibbons ordered them to-
In an incredibly short space of time the
police In a body marched down the street
and there was none to oppose them. The
remnants OF what a few minutes before
seemed an irresistible force lay on the pave
ment and groaned, or leaned against the
walls the more seriously wounded to be taken
to the hospitals, the others to the police
station.
In spite OF their defeat In the morning the
men gathered once more about the works in
the afternoon, and the threatening crowd was
even greater than before because the even
ing papers had spread over London startling
accounts OF the riot. as they called It. and
the news had attracted idlers from all parts
OF the metropolis. The widest rumors were
aioat; the men were going to wreck the
works; they were going to loot the bread
shops in Light street; they had armed them
sclvcs and were about to march on Trasal-
gar square, With a resolute and desperate
leader, there is no saying what they might
have attempted, but Gibbons, who had put
another coat on his back and much sticking
plaster on his face moved about counseing
moderation and respect for the law. They
would forfeit public sympathy. he said by
resorting to violence, although some of his
hearers growled that "a bleedin' lot o good"
public sympathy had done for them. What
we want and what we mean to have" said
Gibbons, "is word with the owners. They
are bound to come out SOON
They did come out ultimately together,
and two more frightened men than Monkton
and Hope 1t would have been hard to find
in all the land that day. They were sur
rounded by dozen policemen, whose rcso-
lutte demeanor showed they were not to be
trined with. Tho gates Immediately closed
behind this formidable procession, and it
quickly made its way up the street, the
crowd jeering and groaning as 1t passed
through.
We've got nothing against them" shouted
one Bring out Sartwell and we'll show
YOU wot for
Hatred for the manager rather than the
owners was plainly the dominant sentiment
of the gathering. They cheered the remark
and gave three groans for the unpopular
manager.
When the protected men disappeared. the
vigilance OF the force relaxed, and the crowd
yurGcd into the gap the police had cleared.
With tho masters safe and out of reach the |
critical moment of the day seemed to have
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him" Wherewlth he walked up to the
dog, who, standing on his hind feet, was
ready to tear him in bits; Kingsley putting
out one hand with pacific gesture, said
very quietly you are wrong; you have
made a mistake; you must go back to your
kennel" The dog came down to earth, but
still growled; Kingsley went on talking in
the same strain, advancing at the same time.
step by step, and the dog step by step gave
way; with grave reasonable talk just IL
he were speaking to a human being. he
drove the mastin back to his kennel, where
he peacefully lay down.
Taylor did not forget this scene. and sew
eral years after enacted something very like
1t in San Francisco, himself; this time the
dog was unclaimed, and had the most decided
objection to letting Taylor ring the bell of
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
IN THE CAB WITH TAD.

in the cab. l noticed from his answers to
the questions with which the boy piled him
and his explanation of different parts of the
machine that he knew something Of the prln-
ciple upon which locomotives are built
oh papa! / do wish / could take ride
on it."
Not now, my son. Maybe some day we
may have a chance, then / shall be glad to
let you ride on one of these great machines
in which you take such an interest"
/ said: "If you and your son will have
seat over there on the fireman's box | will
be glad to give the young man a little ride.
want to pump her up anyway" He
thanked me as he and the boy seated them
selves. | set the lever, opened the throttle
slightly and we moved slowly down the
yard and out to the Washington end OF the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.

st. Nicholas.
Willy in the corner crying! What can be
the matter?
what can all my happy little, merry lit.
tie boy?
Tears on Christmas mornng!--tell us
what's the trouble,
Who has caused the tears that spoil our
little darling's joy?
"Grandpa'S gone a-skating with the little
skates | gave him;
Aunty'5 sitting reading in the fairy book
| bought;
Mammals playing horses with that pair
of rcinS-a present
/ made to her last Friday. It's meant
because | thought
"Boohoo!-I thought that grandpa was
generous sort of grandpa,
And | thought the rest OF 'em would try
to be as generous, you see;
And after they all had admired the pretty
things | gave them,
They'd think such things more sut'ble
for little boy like me!,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
THE POWER OF LANGUAGE.
Even n Hippopotnmus VIII Yield to
SOFT Voice nnd Gentle Words.

Even n HippopOtnmuS VIII Yield to
SOFT Voice nnd Gentle Words.
1t must be admitted that to love a hin
popotamus is quite a stretch of affection
but it was with hippopotamus that Bayard
Taylor had a very curious and touching
experience. He was standing by his tank
in the old Burnum'h museum, and he thought
the poor brute looked detected and mean-
choly, for he could read expression even in
that monstrous countenance; the pcet ad-
dressed him in English with some civil
friendly remark but the "hipped" hip
pOpOtamus did not even move his eyes; then
Taylor went to the opposite corner of the
tank and said in Arabic: 81 know you: come
here to me!' Instantly the big warty head
was turned, and his eyes fastened on the
speaker; the words were repeated and
thereupon he waddled straight up to Tay-
lor, pressed his head against the bars that
confined him. and seemed delighted to have
his new friend stroke his head. Taylor had
way of trying Arabic on various "men-
agerie" animals, and several times found
lions whom he declared unmstakably recog-
niZed the tongue, and whose eyes took on
a look positively and almost painfully hui
man when they heard it. He always de-
clared that anilmals understood far more
of speech than stupid people believe. and
he instanced the way the IIindoos talk to
their elephants and are understood by them
CONTROLLING FIERCE DOGS.
or course sometimes the tone is probably
more than the words, and wonderful things
can be done by tone and manner, but the
words had better correspond; there is no
telling when the words may be understood
One time Mr.. Taylor was walking in the
country in England with Canon Kingsley
and they passed lodge where a big fierce
mastiff was chained. but with a long chain;
the gentlemen were just beyond his reach, but
the chain did not look very strong, and Tay-
lor was for passing On, but Kingsley said:
No, wait and see what | can do to subdue
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
PROF. ABBOTT.
NJ. u. BRADY.

The wear Just closed has furnished an
alarming array of prominent men who have
died of Bright's disease of the kidneys. The
number includes Professor Austin Abbott,
the great jurist and author OF law books;
NJ. B. Brady the famous photographer; Col
Thos. W. Knox. the author of the Boy
Travellers" Mark NJ. Pomeroy, the well
known editor; Mr. Edwin PardrIdge. the
prominent Chicago merchant, and ex-Goy-
ernor Greenhalge OF Massachusetts,
If death loves shining mark" It is also
certain that Brights disease finds its victims
among the prominent as we'll as among the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03
AMONG THE DEAD OF THE YEAR.

COL. II. w. KNOX.

millions OF people who are suffering with II
fact.
There are men and women in every por-
tlon Of America who feel out OF sorts and
who do not realize what II is that Affects
them. They may have peculiar pains In
various parts of the body, strange lassltude.
bad taste In the mouth. pains in the back
and about the lons, and general irregu-
larity Of the system.
These things mean Brlghts Disease In
some one OF its various stages, and no man
or woman is safe who has them.
This terrible disease was once considered
incurable Eminent doctors so declared
but constant scientific and chemical expert.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03

ments resulted in a discovery. which Is an
absolute cure for Brights disease even In
It's advanced stages II Is the one and only
known remedy for this terrible complaint;
It's name Is Warnera Safe Cure.
II Is simply marvellous how many people
are today kept In perfect health and strength
through its use. II has a pleasing, soothing
and quietlng effect upon the kidneys and all
adjacent organs. 1t relieves promptly, puts
tho system in condition OF health and sub
stitutes happiness for misery. Testimonials
OF It's great power could be furnished by the
thousands, but all Intelligent men and
women. as well as the medical profession,
know It's great power and the grand work u
iB doing in the world.
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his masters house. Taylor started and
argued the caso with such sweet reason
ableness that he finally let him ring, and
when he got no answer and started away,
the dog made friends in a dignlncdly apollo
getc way.
A sHREwD OLD HORSE.
But II Taylor thought dogs linguistic iu-
telllgence received inadequate recognition, he
was still more convinced OF the general In
Justice done to 'horsC..
MIR. Taylor, in the later years OF his life,
owned an old horse which was wonderfully
smart about getting what ho wanted age
did not wither his intellect. for he was 40
years old when he most distinguished himself
in the field OF reason. When for instance,
he lifted one box after another of a pile
until he came to the oats, which were In
the seventh While he was munching them
by came his master, and when the horse
saw he was caught he filled his mouth
quickly and trotted back to his STALL car
rying at least a quart of oats with him.
More than a decade before this he snapped
in play at Mr.. Taylor's arm, as he had
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-03

is lHere any COlu meat uOWn stairs
Susy?" he whispered to the unseen person
| through the opening
| Eyes, sir"
well, bring up enough for two; some
| pickles, bread and butter and a bit OF
| cheese" Then turning to Marsten he asked
| 'Wil you drink wine or beer?"
Really, Mr.. Hope" said the young man,
moistening his lips and speaking with diff
| Guilty, 'I'm not in the least hungry"
Which was not true, for the very recital
of the articles of food made him feel so
faint that he had to lean against the book
case for support.
Bring bottle Of beer, please" whis-
pered the hest. softly closing the door.
"Sit down, sit down" he said to Marsten.
mot hungry? OF course you're hungry
after such a walk, no matter how hearty
q breakfast you took before you left"
While Marsten ate Mr.. Hope said nothing,
but sat listening with apparently intense
anxiety. Once he rose and cautiously turned
the key in the door, breathing easier when
this was done.
Now" said the old man. when Marsten
had finished his neal, you must go by rail
to Wimbledon. Time 10 OF importance-time
is of Importance Here is little money for
expenses"
II cannot take money from you, Mr..
Hope. but thank you all the same
Nonsense, nonsense. You are acting for
me, you know"
"Well. it's the same thing. Benefit one,
benefit all Come, come, | insist, / put
down my foot. Call 1t wages. II you like.
No doubt you didn't want to strike"
IL didn't want to, but | struck"
"same thing, same thing. You must take
the money"
I'D much rather not sir"
Marsten saw the anxiety OF his host, who
acted as a man might over whose held some
disaster lmpended, and 1t weakened his
resolution not to take the money. lie un-
derstood that for some reason Mr.. Hope
wanted him to take the money and b. gone
Tut, tut" persisted the old man eagerly
1--WE mustn't let trihes stand in the way OF
success"
As he was speaking an lmperious voice
sounded in the hall-the voice OF a woman
sudden pallor oYerspread Mr.. Hopes face,
that reminded Marsten Of the look II wore
when the twelve policemen escorted him and
his partner through the crowd
Here, here" said the old man, In husky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

The coming month OF June is the
month for broken watch springs the
jewelers. say. Why there should be
more at this time than at any other
has not been satisfactorily explained
they say. For, 1t would be natural to
expect them to break more during the
cold season, as the steel grows stronger
under heat, that is, UP to a certain
point, something like $50 degrees.
This being the case, 1t would be reason
able to suppose that in summer the
springs would be stronger. Spring
usually break at night, and often whel
taken from a warm pocket and placed
in cool spot, on marble for instance,
1t is generally only one part of the coil
that breaks. There are exceptions.
however, in which the spring breaks in
numberless places and one was recently
found with break for every turn Of
the COIL That is, the spring had the
appearance of having been sharply cut
from the center to the circumference.
as one would cut into piece of pie
There are so many paradoxes in regard
to watch springs, that they can well
be called freaky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

Monroe had quite a fright one night
not long ago when the 16-year-old boy
of Freeman Richie was found to b,
missing from his home. His parents
went away for a few hours and found
on their return that their son was miss
ing and also his gun. They did not
feel alarmed until dark, and then they
feared he had met with an accident in
the woods. An alarm was given and
about rs men turned out and searched
all night before word reached the par
ents that he had been seen on the road
leading to Belfast. He was found in
the town of Swanville all right and had
hired out. He was very quiet, steady
boy and had pleasant home and thu
lindest of parents. But it was found
he had been reading dime novels and
stories of adventure until he got so
carried away he was excited for an adj
venture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

There are a good many VINO nave ii''
vet bought their summer suns ~
4.iIors and clothiers say. TINS year ?
a.,.,o have brought in some very hand-
some patterns of a more pioii0
character than last year s. anu 80
saw who have seen some OF 'he 'ieN'
falls goods that these are 'iiofe Pr
nounced still This summer ny :
,,,,s decidedly to brown, OF rlcil
i" ~ ca much in a brown
ne in wood browns.
,,,ore popular than ever,
mixtures. Sacks are
80 ~ rather loose, sensible
'.' aomfort in summer, and
they look well cut tha' vs."
men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

Two years ago this season Dana
House of Turner, lost a gold watch
chain and charm near the church at
Turner Centre. but after a long and
careful search he was unable to find it
Last week repairs on the highway
with the road machine turned up the
lost watch. After brushing the dirt
off the watch key was used to wind
it up, and it was found that the watch
started to run and has continued to do
so Notwithstanding it had been under
ground two winters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

Augusta, the all victorious base ball
aggregation, VIII play the Belfast team,
this afternoon. at the park. Game will
be called at $50. Step forward, every
body, and get your ticket, avoiding the
rush about the grand entrance. This
afternoon. Saturday, a sort of half
holiday for most of us, promises to snow
one of the largest and most enthus as
tic crowds of spectators ever seen on
the grounds. The whole town will be
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

curious freak in the shape Oh
ah;o,,a, was discovered in an egg lad
by a hen belonging to John Irask
living on SewaI street. The chicken
was found with one head, one either
,;aa ~ which were two faces, perfectly
formed. each with bill. and par oi
eves The body was normal. with two
legs to support it. The egg containing
+,,;s nodigv. was backward. To ma
out what the trouble was some one
picked open the shell, and the chlckeh
unmatched was found. There is no rea :
CO., for believing it would not have
lived. had it's Matching Followed '"'
natural course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

Rev. ]. NJ. Wyman has just returned
from Roslindale, Mass, where he per-
formed the services at the funeral OF a
former friend, the late Deacon Thomas
Griffin. When Rev. Mr.. Wyman was
pastor of the church in Rosllndale'
about 10 years ago, Mr.. Griffin urged
the former, if possible, to attend the
services at his funeral. Arrangements
accordingly, were made, and, few
days ago, a telegram was received an
,,orncinp the death of Mr.. Griffin. He
was an elderly man, well known where
he lived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22
Relief in SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
asses relieved in six hours by the New
treat South American Kidney Cure.
CHS new remedy Is a great surprise or
recount of its exceeding promptness In
believing pain in the bladder, kidneys,
1ack and every part of the urinary pas
ages in male or femaie. 1t relieves re-
-ention of water and pain in passing IL
Utmost Immediately. IL you want quick
'elef and cure this is your remedy. Sold
" Bowditch. Webster & Co., Druggists,
augusta Me. decl. d6moS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-22

Examine the labels and trademarks of
proprietary articles. limitations are com
mon, and in some cases the difference
between them and the genuine is so
light as to escape careless observation.
Beware of dishonest shopkeepers and
saleSmen.