The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-03

with British fsgs, and who preached a
sermon in which, among other things.
he said he deplored the sbsence OF mon
archy in this country and blushed TO
think Of how far short American women
came Of Queen Victoria in the rearing
OF children and in fidelity to domestic
duties, etc. The priests eulogy Of the
parsimonious monarch with the frugal
Dutch blood was more eloquent and de-
voted than true. Many an American
mother can present examples OF sons
who can beat their royal high
Ieeses all along the line. Not
to speak of the character OF the
Prince CT Wales and Of his younger
brother, Queen Victoria herself who
has made it practice to refuse to re-
cieve at court cry divorced woman,
insisted on annulling the marriage Of
Prince George her grandson with the
daughter Of an English admiral, in spite
OF the fact that ii was perfectly legal,
though secret marriage. and that the
pair had two children. Yet the mar
rage was declared morganstic, Prince
Georges wife and children we're set
adrift with q sum of money sufficient to
keep them in comfort and H. r. II. was
espoused to Princess May Of Teck. The
pictures OF the skeleton subjects Of the
famine sufferers in India, side by side
With a beautiful monument to Queen
Victoria by her Indian subjects appear
in the current number Of the Cos
mopolitan. Notwithstanding the i'm
mense sums given by Erglishmen and
Americans to signalize the Jubilee the
multi millionaire Queen is not reported
10 have given a cent. Considering the
famine in her Indian empire she might
have endowed q hospital there. or, or
panixed some institution Of edu cation or
healing. But she did not care to spend
her money in that way. 1t is somewhat
ungrscious to reproach the old lady
after her triumphant anniversary with
q lack Of generosity and consistency and
American women would not be guilty Of
II ID they had not been referred to her as
\ model wife, INC Their and administrator
Of Affairs. The Rev. ID. Parker Morgan
should seek parish in England. Even
New York women are disguised with
him.
The New York Mail and Express in
speakiug of Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Gull
mette eaid: Mr.. Smith attracted con.
siderable attention by the excellent
campaign work be did for the Repuoil.
can party in the summer and fall OF
SO, in his correspondence with leading
newspapers in the east and west. When
he came to New York he joined the al
OF the Mail and Express. Mr.. Smita's
decided ability both as a writer and
eutherer of news was displayed to lite
greatest advantage on this newspaper.
His energy wac indefatigable and his
mind was fertile with suggestions Tor
epec,al work. His interviews with
notable people visiting New York at
tracted wide attention, and were
quoted throughout the country. By his
own personal efforts he made this one
of the most valuable departments Of
the Nail and Express. He had re-
Gently been assigned to assist in the
financial department Of the paper, and
with his usual energy had entered into
an exhaustive study Of financial ques-
tons
Mr.. Frank L. Sheldon, OF No. 10 Wall
street. who was personal friend OF Mr..
Smith, was greatly shocked when he
heard of the accident. He said today
that he regarded him as one Of the
brightest Young men OF his acquain-
tancs. He said he was known by almost
every one OF prominence in Lincoln,
Neb, and enjoyed the confidence and
e.teem Of them all.