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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

The Association clubs for PromOt-
ing scientific Research by Women, an
nounces the offer of a prize of $1,000
for the best thesis presented by a
woman on a scientific subject and for
which she has made original research
either in biology or the physical or
chemical sciences. The thesis will be
judged by regular board Of exam
liners, consisting Of twelce specialists.
The association seserves the right to
withhold the award of the prize, if the
thesis presented are not of adequate
merit in the judgment of this board.
The theses offered are to be pre-
serted to the executive committee of
the association, and must be in the
hands of the secretary before Deem
Der 81, 1902. The prize will be award
ed at the April meeting. Each thesis
must be accompanied by sealed en-
velope containing the authors name
and address, and superscribed with a
title corresponding to one borne by
the manuscript. The executive COM
mittee is Caroline Hazard, president
of Wellesley college; Sarah E. Doyle,
of the Woman's college, Brown uni
yersity; Ellen H. Richards of the Mas
sachusetts institute of technology; NJ.
Carey Thomas of Bryn Mawr college;
Lillian Welsh of the Women's college
of Baltimore. Elizabeth L. Clarke of
Williamstown, Mass, is the treasurer,
and Florence NJ. Cushing of No. 8
Walnut street, Boston. is secretary
pro tenn.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

she hoped the women would lend their
influence.
Miss O'Brien of the Omaha public
library spoke of What women's clubs
may do for travelling libraries" She
said they were allies of special force
and influence, the one being benefit
to the other. She showed the develop
ment of travelling libraries in the diff
ferent states. Every town in the state
of New Hampshire has travelling Il
brary.
The Property Rights of Women"
was introduced by Mrs. Andrews. Mrs.
Lobingier alluded to some of the pres
ent laws of the state. The work of
the committee was heartily Endorsed
by the club and motion that the COM
mittee recommend that the wife be al
lowed one-half in fee simple was car
ried.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

The meeting OF the Woman's club
of Plattsmouth for this week was a lee
ture by Judge George NJ Spurlock, his
topic being THE Hebrews" in the
Universal History course.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

The Primrose Danes of England, in
a recent election, flooded the country
with circulars, stating that under the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

Uniontown, quiet little Ohio town,
of about 600 people, has become fam
ous by reason of an organization of
women. This is the Uniontown In
provement society. 1t has secured good
fiagstone sidewalks for nearly the en-
tire town.
The women held socials, bazaars.
quilting bees, oyster-suppers, zee cream
socials, and other tactics were re-
sorted to to get cash. AS a result of
the women's work, the town of Union
town now has the best sidewalks Of
any village in the state.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22
THE COURIER.

four years of the Salisbury administra-
ton there had been 1886 more mar
riages than in the four years preced-
ing, under a liberal administration.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

The meeting of the art department
of the Plattsmouth Woman's club was
held at Mrs. Bryan Clark's residence
Friday, December s. The parlors
were filled with members and visitors,
sixty or seventy people being present.
After the report of the secretary and
the announcement of a lecture on De-
cember q, by DIR. H. H. O'Neil, the
program was given over to Mrs. Da-
Wis, leader Of the department.
Mr.. A. d. Eige1broadt, accompanied
by Miss Kessler, opened the program
with a cornet solo.
AS the particular subject for the
evening was that of the Ceramic art,
a paper describing the First Potteries
of the United States" was read by Mrs.
McVicker. The paper was prepared
and read before the federation a. Lin
coin Dy Mrs. Perfect of Omaha
A piano solo followed, by Miss Beu-
lah Elson.
Mrs. Davis then introduced Miss
Millona ButteriieId of Omaha, one of
the pioneers OF the art of china paint
ing in the state of Nebraska. She in
terested her listeners with a paper up
on the Pioneers of the Ceramic Art"
which she had written and delivered at
the state federation
A very pretty duet followed the adj
dress, pleasingly sung by Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. A. Moore.
The reading of 'Keramos," Long
fellows poem of the potter's wheel,
was read by Mrs. Travis.
A piano solo, executed by Miss YER
na Cole, closed the program.
The guests, among whom were a
number of old friends of Miss Butter
field, were invited to remain to meet
her aud to enjoy a social hour, as well
as to see the exhibition of several 10
cal artists. Mrs. j. III. Haldeman, Mrs.
Byron Clarke, Mrs. F. S. White and
Miss Mae Patterson.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-22

Continued on Page 1O.)
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
Imperialism.

what is the empire?" asked Chas.
A. TOwne, in his speech at Lincoln.
THE empire is where the question
whether man shall have his due is
determined by the caprice of some
other man: where promise of nature
is only barren ideality; where the
declaration of independence is repu-
dated and scoffed at; where the lib
erty which the great charter declared
to be given by God to all men is
replaced by the liberty which Nc
klnley may grant to some men in
such measure as suits his opinion of
their capacity: where the consent of
the governed is changed into the
consent OF the governors where
there are no rights but only con
eessions:' where nations may be held
as subjects; where authority NAV be
limited in some places and absolute
III Others and therefore tends to be-
come absolute in all places. Where
reason is subordinated to force and
selfishness; where military ideals
usurp the place of the ideals of peace:
where war is glorified in and for
itself and the shedder of blood has
more statue than statesmen and
philosophers have; where colonies
and independencies are insulted by
false pretenses of philanthropy,
while their resources are exploited by
the minions of power"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
Mr.. BRYAN to Patrick Egan.

New York, July 19.-The following
letter, given out for publication by
Patrick Egan, formerly United States
minister to Chill, was received by
him, he states, in answer to tele-
gram of cOngratulation sent by him
to Mr.. Bryan on the latter's nominal
ton for the presidency.
Lincoln, Neb., July IA, 19OO.-My
Dear Mr. Egan: Your telegram of
cOngratulation was one OF the first
received and none was more highly
appreciated. You were the first
prominent republican pointed.out to
me when | arrived in Lincoln Oct. 1 !,
1887, and you may remember that
responded to the toast, "Our Friends
the Enemy" the evening when you
and other republicans were celebrat-
ing the republican victory in 1888. L
attended the banquet that was given
you when you was departing for
Chilli. So much for "reminiscences.
Am glad that you like our plat
form. L think it is superb 1t ought
to appeal to the conscience and pat
riotism OF the people.
You are in position to do import
ant service for the party in the crisis
which is upon us, and | am delighted
to know that your zeal is equal to
your ability. Yours truly.
W. ]. BRYAN.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
Croker S SAY.

Il have never" said he, felt more
sure of success for the democracy
than | do to-day. I've been away
| but I've kept the closest of watch or
the progress OF American affairs
England's a good place TO KEEP
watch from at that. One gets a
bird 's-eye view of the whole situation
not possible when you are here in the
middle of it. Beyan will beat Mckin-
ley. It's i'll the air; written in the
faces OF the republicans themselves.
It's as it should be. Bryan to my
mind, and I've seen him and read
him and studied him, is the nearest
to Jefferson, and the best and most
American American, save Abraham
Lincoln, that has been proposed for
the presidency in my time. Bryan is
OF the people, for the people, by the
people Mckinley is of the trusts,
for the trusts, by the trusts. The
trusts man will go down, the peoples
man will go up. Bryan will be the
next tenant of White House. shall
not be passive during the campaign.
I've come home to go to work. |
shall fight from now until the polls
close i'll November. And we won't go
to sleep till the count is made. We
will take Bryan TO the bridge 1.-THE
Bronx river) with $4,000 majority.
The republicans up the state will not
be able TO meet us with $4,000 mar
iority for Mckinley. Bryan will have
the electoral vote of New York. The
are in bad, contentious
shape in New York. Platt, RoOse-
welt, Bliss, Black, all have their
knives out for each other. There will
De much cutting and slashing among
The republicans and they will shed |
more political blood among them
selves and do themselves more in |
ury than they will the democrats.
We will not only carry the state for
Bryan, but for the governorship and
u Verdict.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
China Has a Million.

London, July 19.-In addition tC
the corps of the imperial Chinese
army, which has invaded Siberia
with orders to drive all foreigners
out of the rich gold bearing AmuT
province of the Gar; there are five
other corps, one of which is engaged
in destroying the Russian railroad in
Manchuria, and in driving all foreign
ers, especially the Russians from the
northern portion OF the empire; an
other is to occupy the roads between
Pekin and Shan Hia-kwan; Vet an
other Is to concentrate at Marking
while columns are being directed in
hot haste to Tien Tsin to the borders
of Corea and to the neighborhoOd OF
Shanghai
Altogether the Pekin government
is estimated to have under arms at
the present moment no less than
1000, 900 men, splendidlv equipped
with Mauser rifles, smokless powder
and quick firing ordnance and
carefully trained under the direction
OF Danish and German officers
This huge army-in which are not
comprised the irregulars, such as the
Boxers, the black flags. the yellow
flags, etc. lis under the orders of
the Prince of Tuan.
In addition to this there is the
Chinese fleet, reconstructed and reor-
gained since the war with Japan,
and comprising 10 first-class cruisers
OF the very latest type.
These are cruising about the Yellow
Sea with their decks cleared for ac-
ton.
lnasmuch as five vessels of the al
lied fleet, including the British bat
tleship Terrible, are cruising about
in the same waters, reconnoitering
various seacoast towns and forts
and virtually inviting the latter to
open fire upon them, news may be
expected at any moment of naval
battle.
Nine other foreign men -of-war are
at anchor off Shanghai with the OBJ
iect OF assisting in the defense of that
great city in the event of its being at
tackled by the big Chinese army.
which is now within one days march
of the place.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
Wouldn't Indorse Mckinley.
Sterling III, Democrst-Meesage.

Mt. Sterling. III, Democrst-Neesage.
An effort was made Tuesday after
noon TO have the Illinois state Ep
worth League in session at Peoria
endorse Mckinley's administration
The afternoon was nearing its close
and had been marked by nothing
beyond addresses of welcome and
responses, when John Farson. a
Chicago delegate. gained the floor,
and in a ringing voice moved that a
telegram of greeting be sent to that
loyal Methodist and noble statesman
William Mckinley"
Cries of No. no. came from all
parts of the big hall. and halfdozen
men wanted 10 be recognized.
Chairman Van Pelt recognized
Rev. j. Hoffman Batten of Macomb,
formerly pastor of Hale chapel, Peo-
ria. Mr.. Batten's opposition to the
administration has never been a
secret, and he has even carried it into
his pulpit on many occasions. With
fiery elOquence he denounced Mr.
Parsons motion.
This convention was not called"
he declared, Ito send greetings TO
Mr.. Mckinley. / move that the mo-
ton be tabled" His motion received
many seconds, but there were still
Others who wanted to speak Mr.
Parsons voice rose above others.
Mr.. Chairman, they misunder-
stood my motion. lido not mean to
send congratulations, but merely
greetings to a loyal Methodist, our
honored president
President Mckinley is not a loval
Methodist, shouted 4. r. Jones OF
Flanagan.
Withdraw your motion. Mr. Far
son, cried R. W. Robiequet of Belle
vile. I'VE don't want this to 60 on |
record.
But Mr.. FarsOn refused.
When order was restored the objec-
-iOnable motion was tabled, with but
)ne voice opposing the action. That
5oice was John Parsons.
j
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26

1t will now be the plan of republi.
can papers to create the notion
abroad in the land of a deep demo
cratic gloom and disbursement
throughout New York. They will
argue a local lukewarmness as to
ticket and all but open rebellion as
TO platform. Those other papers,
who masquerade as democrats, will.
with wink and shrug and inuendo.
strive to the same impression. This
lie OF disgruntlement and chill the
Verdict wants to nail in advance of
utterance. Bryan will carry this
state. There's every signs of such
results TO come. The currents os
party enthusiasm run deep and wide.
democracy was never SO stirred in
its depth since the hour OF Jefferson
N. Y. Verdict.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
Stands by Declaration.

Boston Globe The national dem
ocraey takes its stand squarely upon
the Declaration of Independence and
the Constitution, framed in confor.
nifty with that great instrument.
The platform carries at it's head the
reaftirmation of these doctrines. The
democracy holds that the constitu.
ton follows the flag, and that neither
president nor congress can exercise
authority beyond or in violation Of
the law which gives them existence
and prescribes their powers. The
democracy holds that all govern
ments derive their just powers from
the consent OF the governed, and tina t
the denial of this doctrine in the case
OF Porto Rico is a dishonor to the
American people. As for the Philip-
pines, since we cannot take their peo-
pie into citizenship without endan-
gering our civilization, or hold them
as subjects without imperiling our
form OF government, our duty is to
give them independence and protec-
ton, under stable rule of their own.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
Will be Stronger in the East.

The American people like to have
their own way, but they like still bet
ter 10 see man who is not afraid OF
them. They can follow a leader,
however much they may disagree
with him, who, when he sees "a plain
duty" or lays down ''code of NOR
atty" will hold to either even
against world in arms. 1t is GER
tain, therefore, that at least some of
the Influences which have swayed the
causes and conventions of the demo-
cratic party will be felt in the cam
paign and at the polls.
No one can doubt that Mr.. BRYAN
has an opportunity TO make a more
favorable campaign, here in these
eastern states at any rate, than in
1896, when his personality was I'M
known and grossly miseonceived.
when even his patriotism was chal-
ienged. Moreover, the people of this
section understand now that he en-
bodies more than one issue and is
the foremost champion of certain
principles which lie at the founda-
ton of our republican democracy
and which appeal to all Americans
alike, regardless Typographical lines.
Boston Globe.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
Eleven Deaths from Heat in New York

New York, July 19.-The hot spell
under which New York and vicinity
has suffered for the last four DAYS, is
over for the present. During the
night brisk wind blew from the
northwest and there was a big drop
IN the temperature. Although the
mercury is lower eleven deaths were
reported this morning.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26

Much is said about the republica n
victory in Oregon, but no display is
made OF the fact that the amendment
TO the constitution repeating the pro-
vision excluding Afro-Americans
from the state was defeated. This
provision reads: NO free negro or
mulatto not residing in the state at
the time of the adoption of this con-
stitution shall come, reside or he
within this state. or hold any real
estate, or make any contracts. or
maintain any suit therein; and the
legislative assembly shall provide bv
penal laws for the removal. bv nuh-
he officers, of all such negroes and
mulattoes, and for their effectnal ax.
elusion from this state, and for tba
punishment of persons who SHAH
bring them into the state or emnlov
or harbor them therein. ''-PosttDis.
patch.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26

Children often cry. not from pain
but from hunger. although fed album
dainty. The trouble arises from IN
anition; their food is not assimiIa ted
but devoured by worms. A few doses
OF Whites Cream Vermifuge win de-
stroy the worms. when the children
will begin to thrive at once. Price
% cents. For sale by FL. L. Tucker
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
ANOTHER CONVERT.
Republican National Congressional
Committeeman Turns Democrat.

Washington, July Id. W. Ha-
bercom, formerly of St. Louis, and
for many years Washington cores
pondent OF leading German republi-
can newspapers in the country, has
severed his connection with the re
publican neutrality-suspicious.
mittee. and announces that he VIII
support the democratic ticket.
Mr.. Habercom has long been man
ager OF the German bureau OF this
committee. He has declined TO serve
further, on the ground that he can
not conscientiously support the add
ministratiOn in its policy Of imper
ialsm and militarism.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-07-26
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The age-herald., 1900-11-07

Atlanta, November 6.-Atanta city and Fulton County complete give Bryan ma- jority of 9460 as against 1494 in 1896.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
THE REPUBLICANS
 SWEPT THE C0UN TRY
(Contlnued From First Page)


 Kentucky, and returns indicate that we have beaten Bryan in Nebraska"
 There was high good humor at Republi- can headquarters all through the early part of the night and as the Republicans kept on in a way to add to the good feeling, the crowd that thronged the headquarters rent the air with applause and cheers. A mes sage from the President was received by MT. Payne reading as follows:
 .'All New England, Maryland and West Virginia are in the Republican column"
 The highlarity rose highly when mes sage was received saying that Sioux Falls, S. D., the home of Senator Pettigrew, had given Mckinley a plurality of 49o. There was loud laughter mingled with cheers, "good-bye Pettigrew." and Mr. Payne wired to Chirman Hanna tits time to nil up."
 A dispatch following close upon that from Sioux Falls, declaring that Congressman John J. Lentz had been beaten in Ohio re- ceived even a more boisterous welcome. Dispatches from Bloomington, stating that Stevenson's precinct had been carried by Mckinley by 3O6 to 112 was received with great cheering, which was redoubled later by the announcement that Bryans pre- cinct had been carried by Mckinley by POS to 1O5.
 Word was received that Vice Chairman Stone of the Democratic Committee refused to acknowledge the election of Mckinley, saying that the early returns were always in favor of the Republicans and there was much ironical applause for Stone.
 National Committeeman New of lndian- apolis wired as follows: "I am not going off half cooked but we have certainly car ried Indiana by an increased majority over 1S96"
 "Besides the states we have already claimed" said MT. Payne at Il p. m we now hold the following: Kansas 10; Cali fornia, with the one vote Bryan got in 1896; Nebraska 8; Nevada B; South Dakota 4; Utah 8; Washington and Wyoming votes. making total of 295 electoral votes for Mckinley. To these will probably be added Kentucky, with the one vote lost four years ago, and Idaho, with 3, making a total of 299 votes."
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
CHAIRMAN JONES
Says Later Returns Will Show a
 Decided Change.

Chicago, November 6.-At 10 o'clock to- night Chairman Jones of the Democratic Committee said:
 q cannot predict the result The returns are so insufficient as to preclude all pos sibility of a good guess. The figures from New York indicate that the Republicans have carried the State, and 1 see that they are claiming Maryland and Ohio. The former claim may be right, but l am un- able to say as to Ohio, for the reason that We do not yet know how the vote stands The full returns will be late in coming in and they may make some surprising changes from the present apparent stand"
 While Senator Jones was talking a bulle- tin announcing that Mckinley had carried Bryan's precinct in Lincoln, Neb, by 103 votes was received. The Senator was almost constantly at the long distance telephone talking with Mir. Bryan and other notable Democrats He told those present that he was confident that the Democratic ticket had trumphed.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
OVATION FOR M'kINLEY.
His Town People Go Wild With En- thusiasm-His Brief Address.

Canton, O., November 6.-At midnight Canton was in frenzy of enthusiasm which knew no bounds. The crowds which had been burning red fire down town marched en masse to the Mckinley resi- dence with bands playing, rockets sending lurid streamers across the midnight sky and tumultuous cheers, mingled with the din of horns and steam whistles.
 The crowd clambored for the President and he appeared, waving his acknowledge ment of the deafening cheers. The Presi- dent said:
 "Fellow- Citizens: I thank you for the very great compliment of this call on this indictment night and at this late hour (cries of You're welcome.'O Of the many grati- flying reports from every part of the coun- try none have given me more genuine and sincere gratitude than those from my own city and my own County of Stark. And I appear now only to do as l have done on so many former occasions to thank you once more for the warm and hearty en- dorsement which you have today given my public acts.