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Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

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roses, the jasmine, the moon plant.
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The friendship between ]. p. Morgan and
Governor Bushnell Of Ohio began when the
latter was taken Ill in New York during the
dedication of Grants tomb. A member Of
his staff fastened to the nearest house, and
said hurriedly to the footman, Will you
please to tell me who lives in this house?"
"Mr. Morgan" was the reply. (Which Mr..
Morgan?" "Mr. ]. Pierpont Morgan "Is
he at homer" He is, SIR" please say
that l am Colonel Prettyman of Governor
Bushneil's staff. The governor is seriously
i'll and must have a short rest. Ask Mr..
Morgan II 1 may bring him in here" The
great financier came to the door, well
coined Colonel P~rettyman, assisted Governor
Bushnell into the house and entertained
him as his guest.
According to the account OF her friends,
Rosa Bonheur awaited death with the ut
most calmness, and asked that no military
honors should be given her, although she
was entitled to them as a member of the
Legion of Honor. She requested to be
buried in the family vault in Pere La
Chaise. Nothing is known as to the amount
Of the famous artists estate, but 1t Is said
to be considerable. Her heirs are her
brother, M. Isidore Bonheur, a sculptor, and
She mas left many unfinished pictures, nota-
bly, a very large one representing horses
starting at full gallop. Rosa Bonheur is said
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

funerals were largely attended, the sym-
pathy OF friends being manifested by the
most elaborate floral offerings. Not in years
has the department suffered the loss of so
many men in a single accident.
One of the interesting views in this num-
Der OF The Bee is that showing the cere-
monies attending he cornerstone laying of
the new court house in process Of con-
struction at Wayne, Neb., the first of this
month. Nebraska can pride itself upon hav-
ing a most presentable lot of county court
houses at the various county seats, and
those counties which have been behind the
others are taking advantage OF the present
era OF prosperity to erect commodious court
houses to the public business.
The new court house at Wayne m to
be a creditable structure in every respect.
The cornerstone was laid under Masonic
auspices, with Grand Master w. w. Keysor
in charge. The building sh, uld be completed
some time this fall.
The illustrated article on the provisional
government of Nebraska will open the eyes
OF our readers to the fact that Nebraska's
history does not begin with its Organization
as a territory. Notwithstanding laws on
the statute book which declared that no
white people should take up their residence
In the territory now comprising the state
there were white people in Nebraska who
took an active part in securing it's organiza-
ton before the Kansas Nebraska act was
passed. The State Historical society in
gathering and publishing the data relating
to the main figures in the early history of
the state Is doing a work which should
receive the encouragement and cooperation
OF all who have materials which may be
valuable in the future for historical pur-
poses. The secretary Of the society is Mr..
]. Amos Barrett, and his address, Lincoln,
Neb., and he will be glad to have COM
munications on the subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
About Noted People

Patrick Connor Is dead at Winchester, Va.
He achieved fame as the owner of the cele-
brated and historic Cannon Ball House. This
house was shot entirely through by a
twenty-four pound ball from Milroy Ferry
fort, on the western heights of the city.
Mr.. Conner and his children had just left
their beds at the time, and the ball splin-
tered the bed into fragments. Afterward
the shot was recovered and placed in the
aperture In the outside wall, where it has
remained since.
Atlanta has the youngest lawyer in the
United States in the person Of Edgar G.
Crawford. This young gentleman has won
for himself a reputation for knowledge Of
the law that is far beyond that usually
accorded to the average practitioner after
years of study and hard work. Mr.. Craw-
ford is Just II years old, a native Of Atlanta
and is a direct lineal descendant Of the
famous William G. Crawford, whose name
is inseparably bound up in the history Of
Georgia.
John d. Rockefeller in recently declining
to aid personally In raising the debt Of a
western church said to the applicant: II
cannot oblige you because I have had no
opportunity to examine a report of your
financial condition and I never contribute
under any other circumstances. You had
best apply to the mission people for as
sistance. Last year / contributed 81, 000,-
600 through the mission officials because l
felt sure they knew the needs and could
distribute 1t wisely. l might make a mis-
take"
The summer home OF Senator Jones Of
California is at Santa Monica, Cal. The
estate occupies an entire square, and all
about are streets Of palms and the eucalyptus.
The mountains form the horizon line at the
rear, and the ea-blue and beautiful, they
say, as at Naples-is in front, and along
the very wide beach there is bathing all
the year round. The walks about the place,
instead Of being mere sandy reaches, are
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

the new acquaintance who wanted to make
herself agreeable. 80 like his father, too"
ID you think SOP" asked the proud
mother.
"Oh. yes, indeed" was the reply. 81 no
ticed the resemblance in a minute
you've met his father, then ?" said the
proud mother inquiringly.
II saw your husband when you all ar
rived last night"
This is my second husband" returned,
the proud mother somewhat coldly. NM
little boys father Is dead"
And the new acquaintance said "Oh!' Sh !
would have liked to say something else, bli
she couldn't think of anything appropria
to the occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

FIREMAN CHARLES A. HOPPER
KILLED AT THE MERCER FIRE.
which came In contact with a live electric
wire, sending q current down the iron frame
work OF the truck and communicating a pow-
erful shock to the men at the crank of the
windlass. From this shock four Of the fire.
men failed to recover. The fireme who lost
their lives were Lieutenant James Adams Of
Company No. 3 and Charles A. Hopper, Otto
Giseke and George Bendsen.
Their death was not only a sad blow to
their families, but a painful surprise to the
community, which has set to work to relieve
those dependent on them by a subscription
fund inaugurated by Mayor Moores. The
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
Told Out of Court

After the pettifogger with a good case
had been beaten by a first class lawyer he
broke out:
Ills there any man SO small. mean, con-
temptibfe, despicable and rascally that you
won't try to protect him?"
"Oh, / don't know smilingly, 'but you
had better give me a retainer before we talk
any more about the case"
In a murder trial IN Dallas, Tex, the other
day, the counsel for the defense was exam
lining a venireman regarding his qualifca-
tions to serve. The candidate admitted that
he had once been a member of a jury which
tried a negro for murder. 1t is not per-
missible In such cases to ask the result of
the trial, so the counsel said:
Where is that negro
II don't know was the reply. THE
sheriff hanged him at the appointed time"
The following is the full opinion of the
court in a Pennsylvania case: IAN affidavit
of defense having been filed. but no AFFIDAVIT
OF defense having been handed to the court
with the other papers. and none being found
In the office of the prothonotary, where 1t
ought to be found when called for. we shall
take 1t for granted that an affidavit which
was strong enough to walk away and take
care of itself is sufficiently strong to face a
jury. and therefore discharge the rule"
-
Here is a good parrot story, related by the
Pittsburg Dispatch. One of these birds
occupied the witness stand In Judge Schalk's
court in Newark. N. j., the other day. Poll
strayed from the house of its owner. Meyer
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
Extraordinary
Resemblance

Chicago Post: 1t was the morning after
their arrival at the seashore, and she had
her little boy with her on the porch of the
hotel.
"Wha a dear little fellow!' exclaimed
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Posnek. Jacob Hanler, a saloon keeper, took
it in and bought it a cage. Poll is an &C
complished conversationalist, and drew some
trade by his witticisms. Posnek passed by
and, hearing the parrots laugh, went in and
claimed him. Hanfer resisted the birds re-
moval, and there was a fight. The case went
to court. Placing the bird on the stand
Judge Schalk said: WHO owns your
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

birmingham PoSt)
a remarkable discovery or valuables
relating 10 the Roman period has been
made in the vicinity OF Rhayader, Rad
norshire. The discovery was made by a
young lad named Marston while loosen
ing rocks on a hill. The vaIuables con-
sisted Of a gold ring set with onyx, a
gold armlet in four pieces ana gold
neclElet in ten pieces. An inquiry, sum-
moned at the instance or the High
Sheriff OF Radnorshire stephen w. VIII
nams), was conducted by the Radnor-
shire Coroner yesterday afternoon
James Marsten gave evidence to tho
effect that he found the valuables be-
tween two rocks near Rhayader, while
looking for foxes. He reported the dis
covery TO stephen Williams. The latter
gentleman said that he sent the articles
TO Mr.. Read, OF the British Museum,
who pronounced them 10 be clearly
Roman and Of great value. The md
was a unique one for wales. The ring
was OF massive gold. with an ant en-
graved upon II. The work upon the
armet and necklet was distinctly Celtic,
and was OF high and beautiful character.
At least IL would be one thousand years
old and probably more. In the necklet
the setting was of exquisite workman
ship, the fligree being Of graduated
gold. This was a far more valuable dis
covery than the Mostyn rings, the Mold
bracelet or any previous discoveries in
Wales. The Sheriff ordered the inquiry
according 10 law relating TO treasure
trove. The property would be sent 20
experts for valuation, and Marstor
would receive the fun antiquarian value,
which would be very great. less 20 per
cent. The articles are roughly esti-
mated at the value OF from 600 10
f5OO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
OUR WOMAN'S PAGE.
,somE OF THE DAINTY FADs oS
FRENCH MILLINERY.
,TgE DIRECTORS SHAPES
Ure simple Cotton Gown ns We
rxnox~ n Eow-Conrse Fabrics the
aiost ClA'c-Other Notes OF The Fre-
, yaiJlng R'nshions.
Fo.r the Dispatch.)

( Some WONDERFULLY dainty French head
sEsar has just been sent from Paris TO
kone Of our best millipers for costumers
snow at Newport and kndred haunts OF
isfashion 1 have been allowed TO see
tsheIn. and will describe few, since they
zepresen, the latest and most becoming
sParis fashions.
The prettest and most picturesque OF
issll tho shapes TO my mind are the Direc-
,toires, but, of course. only for the young,
l.1iaring away from the face as they do.
k>The censre figure in our large illustra-
Idion this week shows a very becoming
Aone. One of the newest of this style in
Abe collection / saw is in fine black chip,
aimed underneath with white chip, and
,drimmed on the crown with long ostrich
.1eathers, some white and some black.
.Ander the brim, 20 surround the face and
r. st on the hair, is a half wreath Of bright
pink roses. This hat has narrow black
Helvet strings.
Now for the more available shapes ana
styles A black picture hat has brim
of transparent net, crossed with lines or
,1etted sequinS and edged with fancy
BLACK straw This hat is trimmed very
7
and bows of black tulle. fastened in the
centre with a handsome diamond orna-
Jnent. One Of the new "shepherdess"
hats Is mace of pale green gathered chif-
Con, and looks lovely trimmed with
punches Of white elderflowers, clusters OF
elderberries, and pale green foliage. A
meat little hat is made in cream straw,
with folds Of plain turquoise blue tulle
and draperies of blue muslin spotted
with black. This hat is trimmed on the
right side with a bow of black velvet
ribbon, while clusters Of Marguerites
may be seen on the left side in white,
yellow, and black. a charming hat has
"a crown and brim made entirely Of soft
Write tule. closely gathered. The brim
lyundernsath is composed Of fancy Tuscan
straw in a deep shade Of golden yellow
This is turned up on one side with a bow
i,of black velvet, while the rest of the
ifrimmine consists of long white ostrich
s51eathers and draperies of white tule
Fastened with a gold pin set with dia-
gmondS. A string OF tule comes from the
centre Of the brim at the back.
a charming hat Of mauve fancy straw,
with a turned-down brim. is trimmed very
dsintiiy with dropping blossoms Of white
acacia, intermingled with green foliage,
and tied with rosette bows formed Of
number Of loops Of narrow black velvet
baby ribbon. This hat has a small conical
crown. and is trimmed under the brim
with clusters Of acacia and draperies Of
1nauve chiffon. Another creation IS a
wiJe-brimmed hat of yellow Tuscan
straw, with a large windmill bow n
front. made Of black velvet ribbon stiff
ly wired and caught In the centre with
very handsome diamond ornament. On
one side of the crown there are two large
ostrich feathers, one white and one black,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

T and beyond all possible observation from
any Of its occupants he paused to unfas-
ten his tightly-buttoned coat. The warmth
at his honest heart kept him from feel
ing the bitterness of the cold on his
hands. drawn from the clumsy mittens.
small parcel taken from his breast
pocket-and the radiance of the sunset
had nothing to do with the glow which
lightened his face as he carefully loosen
ed the wrappings to gaze on an ornament
of colored glass set in brass, designed for
the adornment Of the bride.
It's fine. And Abby'H think no end Of
It. There isn't a girl in the settlement
that's got one like ii.
But with a more sober face, as,
after looking at the sun rays as they
shone through the glass and were reflect
ed from the metal ne returned the jewel
10 his pocket. lit amt up really TO what
I'd ought to do for Abby. and she gettin'
married Father'd "a given her somethin'
of settin'-out. All winter I've been
watchn' for a bear. II could "a got one
and sold the skin Ia "a been able TO do
real we'll by Abby"
His mind was full Of what his doing
would have been had he possessed the
means 10 carry out his loving desires.
The log cabin which was 10 be his sisters
home would, he well knew, be destitute
of all but the barest conveniences. Deep
in his heart lay the fond wish 10 distln-
guish IL By some special luxury.
"P'raps I'll have luck yet before the
winters over" he soliloquzed.
The sharp nip Of the cold sent him on
with brisk footsteps. He passed the last
settlers cabin on his way turned his
back on the rough clearings. and struck
4 til. "a.
Into the heart of the dense woods.
But as he continued his walk his quick
step was suddenly arrested. The voice OF
the wind. even in It's angriest lashing of
the lonely forest, never made a sound
like that iow-pitched long-drawn-out
howl. Two or three times before In his
life Jack had heard the disn.ei yell, but
always under circumstances including no
danger. How the men IN the bleak north
country hated the sneaking creature
which preyed on the few fiocks Of sheep.
would attack children, or even a man
when enough OF them came together.
Many a wolf story had Jack listened to
beside the campfire. The animals Were
getting scarcer as the country gradually
became more settled, but he had heard
of cases i'm which the severity of the sea-
son had brought the ugly things in packs
frightfully near the scattered homes.
lie listened with every sense ON keen
edge. No. It was not the wind. Even in
the short moment In which he stood still
he could fancy that IL grew louder, that
snarling howl broken by barks and yels
He looked carefully at the condition OF
his gun.
I'm ali right so long as l have you,"
he said. giving II pat as he hurried on,
''But-if that really is a wolf-or It might
be two or three OF 'em by the notes.-the
sooner l can get 10 the Holcomb clearin'
the better I'll like it."
He increased his speed 10 a run. but the
shortness OF breath induced by the ex-
treme cold soon brought him TO a halt
And IN the dead hush OF the forest the
appalling notes came with .disunctpess
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
Troubles That Do Not Come.

Oettie S. Bigeow. in lions Herald)
OF the hard and weary loads
Meath which we bend and fall,
The troubles that do not come
Are the heaviest ones Of all.
For grief that cuts like knife
There's oil Of comfort and cure
And the Hand which binds the weigh
Brings strength and grace TO endure.
But to phantoms of pain and woe
The lips Of Pity are dumb,
And there's never oil or wine
For troubles that do not come
There's a song 10 tighten the toll.
And a staff for climbing the height,
But never an Alpine stock
For the hills that are out OF sight.
There are bitter herbs enough
In the trimming cup OF to-day.
Without the sprig OF rue
From to-morrow's unknown way
Then take the meal that is spread.
And 20 with a song on thy way,
And let not the, morrow shade
The spnshine and Joy OF to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

summer GIFTS New Fad.
Now the summer girl has a new fad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
A FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Chicago Record-)


"Its a long tramp, Jack"
Eyes. but the crusts hard and can oo
It easy"
you've done most a good days work
besides"
Never mind that" Jack gave PROUD
| littIe Jerk of his head as he looked UP
| from the gun he was carefully cleaning.
I'm most as big as a man, ana luii as
| strong" ,,,,,
you don't expect TO do much hunting
by the way. do your
only TO keep a lookout
The short winter day was ciosins III a.
Jack set out on his long walk-a WAX
under conditions not often expeIien.eu
I'm these days, but not unusuai t"e"'S
FIVE years ago. in Northern Wisconsin
Forest I'm almost unbroken stretches ior
miles on miles A heavy SNOWMAN hau re-
tolced the hearts of the lunbermen in the
camns scattered at far distances from
each other. Logging had been pushed on
with energy until the cold weather mac
been Interrupted by days ram "hich
had spread dismay among those uepehu'hg
on solidly packed roads.
Rut nature had been kind TO the hard
workers. for the softness had been fol-
lowed by a period of cold almost unpre-
cedeuted For two weeks the Temporal
ture would have read far below zero had
any of the forest laborers seen Their
mOmeter to read.
The declining rays of .the reddening
sunset lent a sparkle TO the snow as
Jack briskly set out on his long walk
As the luminary took it's last glance at
the bleak world the moon arose, smiling
over a cold appalling TO any less sturdy
than the forest laborers. who knew no
other climate. and rejoiced in conditions
favorable TO their work.
Ii was a great occasion which demand
ed Jacks presence at home-no less
one than the marriage of his oldest sis
ter. The father was dead. and Jack, in
his faithfully sustained position as man
Of tho house. was already taking on
weight Of care beyond his years.
His home lay ten miles distant from
the lumber camp in which he did, as was
his proud declaration, almost a mans
work. In the other direction was the
nearest small town which Jack had
taken occasion to visit few days before
on an errand Of importance.
When fully out of sight Of the camp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

Jack, my boy, you'n be rich on your
bounty"
Bounty Jack had not had time 70
think of that-of the five good dollars
paid by the State for each one of the
ugly scalps. And to think Of all the good
things ne could do for Abby and for
othersi
But" he began. lit belongs TO all OF
you--you all helped"
Not a bit of it, boy. Every cent OF IL
goes to you. You most earned it with
your life"
1.-THE weddin's all over, OF course" usaio
Jack to himself as, late IN the night, h
drew near home.
But no wedding had taken place. Mothe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

She carries a cigarette case, and not Il
empty one, either In the case and %,
quality Of the cigarettes therein De 70
only an index of her popularity Do tn
present, but OF that 20 come. f1r 10
cigarettes may be nice or poor. and GA,
case may be exceedingly expensive n
otherwise. Much mystery concea's MS
new fad; indeed, that is the domnata;
element, and the guessing game 30 0rm
up is agitauug the piazzas OF many SUD.
mer hotels. In tho first place. no one g
supposed 10 know who bestows ths css
upon tho fair damsel. but Sc is tabaa or
granted that Dee is "a steady" AMI IN
very one wonders how much so ie a.
Then further interest is deul0r.d IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

TALLY smart people to Introduce large
bow of one particular color on the left
side of the bodice, extending from the
waist 10 the bust, and In this generally
nestles some jewel. 1t admits Of fire.
quent changes.
THE SIMPLE COTTON GOWN.
1t is made Of linen of the coarsest fabric
either in Holland color, mauve, pink, or
blue. and II is decorated from neck 20
hem either with vandyked insertion OF
coarse Russian lace. with transparent
patterns of guipure. or hand embroidered
in colored fax on its collars and revers
These are the three aspects under which
It appears to justify our affection for
what we continue to be pleased 20 call
the simple cotton gown. In passing. /
may observe that the coarse Holland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

and Abby. with anxious faces were si'-
ting over the fire, and he was received
with q rush Of open arms.
.'Wheres HiramY was Jacks hrst III
quiry.
"Hiram's gone back-he can only get
away once a week, you know
Gone! And without your
"And do you think there'd be any we'd
din here without you, Jacky? And we
not KNOWN what might "a become o
you? The weddin's put or I'LL next
week.
There was little delay in securing the
bounty at the nearest county town. Ana
Abby rejoiced in such "setJin' out" as
few OF the hardy young homemakers had
ever known. SIDNEY DAYRE.
summer GIFTS New Fad.
he yfrf CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
A Find of Ancient JeveIry in Wales

colored dress trimmed with Russian lace
will cost as much as SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

trying TO find out who are the lucky D =
who are invited 10 partake of tl9
cites. for the summer gil is not so 49, by,
Ell as TO confino her smokes to one. 40
she But she does not bestow them D.'
cast and no man knows just VINO
the other favored ones. So that l' ".
the girls DO not do an the gu,s7'N'' ~,
one nm 40 teu another about "lef
having given him a smoke is .n ~
cigarette etiquette. as caddish as k'
and telling. And the rrost wond rils y.
all comes in the desire 90 hnd out l ".
dispensers OF cigarettes join tne ia'o'''
who reap the benefit OF The case
How lie Knew Him.
ave seen that young fel.o" soi''"'
before" -,
"He draws saltwater In cown-'0""
drugstore"
That's n. 7 recognized his hzz'