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Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23
SOME CENTURY WONDERS.
Inventions and Discoveries that Have
RevoIutiOnized the World.

LeslicS Weekly.
An enumeration of the great inventions of
the century and the discoveries made in the
sciences of medicine, surgery. chemistry,
astronomy, biology and archaeology would
be sufficient to show that in these hundred
years the horizon of human thought and
knowledge has widened out so that the cir
Gle which bounded them before seems al
most insignificant in the comparison, Take
for example, the marvellous changes made
in methods of travel on land and water by
the use of steam and electric motors
Up to the present century all the wit and
ingenuity OF men exercised through all the
ages past had evolved nothing better for
the purposes OF travel than the sailing YES
sci by sea and the vehicle propelled by
horse power on land. No great improve
ment had been made in these things in
thousands of years, But this century has
witnessed the invention, the swift develop
ment and the general introduction of motive
agents which have almost annihIlated time
and space and wrought changes OF incon-
ceiyable magnitude in society industry,
commerce and national life.
Equally far r-Teachng and revolutionary
have been the applications OF electrical
science as seen in the telegrapnic systems
knitting all the world together the tele-
phone electric lighting, and, in these latest
days, wireless telegraphy To this century
also must be credited vast extension OF
labor saving machinery, of which the sew
ing machine, the reaper and the typewriter
are prominent examples.
Perhaps the mcat gratifying feature of 1t
all is that the advance in eyery department
OF science and knowledge has Injured so
largely to the benefit and comfort of the
people at large Take, as one simple in
stance, the invention of the common match,
now in such universal use, and what an i'm
mense stride it was from the old steel, flint
and tinder box, the failure of which often
necessitated an early morning call on our
neighbor to borrow live coal, to be taken
home in ashes in the hand 10 start afresh
the family fire, which had during the night
burned entirely out. II was but little
thing, but what world Of comfort and con-
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

1t has always been difficult task to
stop the leaks in a skinner, The men
attempting to turn the populist party
over TO the Bryan democracy are having
all kinds of trouble keeping the voters
in. j. II. Edmisten lifted his thumb
from one of the holes when he wrote
to the member of the national com
mittee from Missouri and the result was
leak. Men with opinions based on
principle ARE not tamely led around by
the ofticeseeking brigade.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23
Whitfield TO A POINT.

Chicago News: "Why do you poison your
self with that vile stuff?" asked the pro
hibitfonist of "A seedy individual who was
trying to extract some consolation from u
black bottle. .
because / can't afford to blow myself
for champagne cocktails replied the
other, as he Smacked his lips.
Harlem Life: Wife-I wish I could get
something to keep the rats from coming
Husband-Why don't you do your own
cooking?
indianapolis Press: The Optimist-Amer-
side. shoulder to- shoulder.
The Pessimist-Shoudn't wonder. Neither
one would trust the other out of sight
Detroit Free Press: Miss Polkadot-My
fiance is so generous. There is nothing he
likes better than spending money on
Miss Summit-You ought to make him
very happy.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: France has
taken forcible possession of kwong-Chau-
'This may be one of those cases where
she'll find she's trying to Chau Wan more
than she can swallow
Washington Star: II see said the man
with a piece of newspaper. that New York
Is going to pass a law TO prevent people
from being buried alive
"Yes," answered the anarchist who had
been doing; "and yet they call this free
rpn
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

venience was wrapped UP in 1t. We could
not do without 1t now and wonder how our
fathers managed to live under such priya-
tion.
So in thousand other things the comfort
OF the world has been greatly advanced and
today there is to be found in the homes OF
the great mass OF the people comforts and
convoniences. ana even luNuries, the thought
OF which never entered the minds of our
foretathers. And who VIII not say that for
all this the world has been vastly improved
and the condition of its people infinitely bet
tprp1o
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Shippers who object to the raise In
rates through the rearrangement of elias.
sifcatious should not be SO unkind as TO
quote the reports of railroad officials ON
earnings under the old tarir, They
should understand that these reports
were made for consumption on the stock
exchange and IL is really unfair to use
them against the roads.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

It's possible that any man
double or single-may lose his
best opportunity through indif-
ference to dress. You say
you look as we'll as you care
to or your pocketbook will per-
nit
Granted. But your coat
COULD fl: - your trousers
COULD be cut properly-your
vest COULD be right-and so
COULD the rest of your outfit.
And for the same money you
pay for ill-fitting outfits.
This is house cleaning season
with US and we have applied the
broom with vigor in many
places, and If you are interested
in clothes, we have some sweep
ing values to offer at $40, SIS,
$16 and $40.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23
How to strike n Trust.
Dhiln lDlrlIn DnnArl

1t would take congress only an hour or
two to pass the following resolution which
would operate manifestly in the public in
terest, but the power of monopoly is too
great for the resistance of the men who
were elected to legislate for the people:
Resolved, That the duties on printing pa
per, which shelter a gigantic trust monopoly
in the work of spollation and which are a
tax on popular education and knowledge, be
and the same are hereby repealed
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Several envious cities which are east
ing opprobrious eyes at Omaha on ac-
count Of its school board bribery scan
dals might profit by the employment
of few detectives to get on the inside
of the deals Of their own public serv-
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Anna Gould's husband denies that he
has lost his wifes money in speculation
or gambling. This is doubtless good
news to the groceryman and the tailor
who have been in some doubts about
filling the last orders.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

If some obstinate American mule
should take notion to run away with
the duke of AIaglboroughs collection of
feather beds, air-pilows, jcllies and
jams the dear duke might he forced to
sleep on the ground and eat salt horse
and hGrdtack. such rough riders as
the duke had better conline their efforts
to following the hounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

AS was to have been expected, the al
legged retrenchment by the democratic
majority of the county beard was only
for the purpose of cleaning away repub-
lican underbrush to make room for pop
ocratic favoritcs ut the crib.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

A Kansas preacher who has attained
fame as a book writer is arranging to
try the experiment of running daily
newspaper for week as he thinks
Christ might run It, He proposes, how
ever, to take two months time TO get
ready for the task. Give the every
day editor two days to get ready for
each edition of his paper and he might
work some improvements himself, even
If not ordained of the cloth.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Colonel Bryan says it is immaterial to
him whether the issues are silver, trusts
and Imperialism OF Imperialism, trusts
and silver. What is worrying Bryan
is that no amount of transpositon prom
iscs to restore the confidence of the
country in the democratic party.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23
Another Hcnthrn ARsimiintcd.
I'h{,,v,, Npt..g

Osman Digna, the mahdi's most mystic
'ious chioftain, has at laet been captured,
after eluding his pursuers in fashion that
might aptly entitle him to the name of "thc
Willie TaScott of the Soudan." People who
nGht be led to hope for the arrest of
3undry less distinguished fugitves must re-
member however. that Osman was only a
lcor benighted henthen.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

What do the people who go from Ne
braska 10 winter resorts want better
than those who remain mt home have
been enjoying? If II were not for the
fact that Nebraska has so many attrac-
tlons for prospective settlers it might
enter into competition with countries
which have nothing else but weather
TO recommend them.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

The politicians are now bombarding
the kopie on which the fusion members
of the supreme court are entrenched. II
no relief column heaves in sight, the only
alternative will be to surrender the su
preme court clerkship.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23
STATEMENT or CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska Douglas County, S.:
George b. Tzschuck, secretary OF The bee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number OF run ana
compile copies of The Daily, Morning
Eveni-r md Svnday Bee, printed during
the ., 81. December 1899, was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

The latest in runaway episodes comes
in the form of truant school boys start
ing for the Boer war. VINO says young
America is not keeping pace with the
ancestors tricks?
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

A good many political corks are try
ing TO swim into office on top of the
water works settling basins, but they
NAV find themselves at the bottom of
the basins, like other Missouri river tall
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Chicago is agitating the proposition TO
establish small parks in the residence
portion of the city. Such parks are
needed greatly in every town that has n
large mixed population. The trouble
with Omaha parks is that they are out
of reach of the people who most need
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

harmless diversion this may afford the
editors some satisfaction. When the
time comes to nominate the candidates
the ring which controls the tripartitc
party will settle the question of who
the candidates are to be, irrespective OF
newspapers or conventions.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

The first duty and interest of Omaha
taxpayers is to lop off surplus taN-eaters
and pie-bters. The next is to plug up
all the leaks in the court house, city
hall and school board.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

The galaxy of congressional orators
AT the Boer meeting at Washington re-
minded MS that nobody has heard of
any member of congress Offering the
Rocrs anything more than noisy advice.
AS star attractions at sympathy meet
ings, however, their services and voices
are freely to be commanded.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

War in South Africa has greatly increased
the manufacture Of khaki cloth, over $1,000
persons now being engaged in making the
cloth for British soldiers. The word "khaki'
is OF Hindoo origin and means dust or clay
colored. The cloth is made entirely of cot
ton and is exceedingly durable. 1t was
probably first used by English soldiers in
India and was also used by them in their
Egyptian campaigns. The color is not at
trpctive, but the cloth makes the best gar
merts for wear in a hot country.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Cuba's secretary OF agriculture. a native
OF the island, is taking steps to protect the
forests of the public domain. lie cannot
60 far in this direction without presenting
a valuable example to the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Senator Allen evidently saved the
speech he was to have made at the
Omaha pro-Bocr meeting for delivery at
Washington sunday
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Whenever public man is honest ana
courageous enough to expose corruption
and fraud he is sure to be maligned anu
abused by the enemies he has made.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23
Real Action in Prospect.

'1'uiSN iilt Npui 'JNul lldl
1t may safely be predicted that the war
news Is going to be livelicr when the work
of vacclnating those American mules be
ginS.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Comptroller Westberg has the city tax
levy all figured out already, but the
MAYOR and council will have the iast
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

An English correspondent who went
through the 1881 campaign wrote at that
time of the fighting qualities of the Beers
I'VE never are able to see the enemy.
Except before the fight at Majuba hill |
never saw but a handful of them at any
time. And when they thought we noticed
them they and their horses disappeared as
il swallowed up by the earth. l think we all
feel that they can shoot Our losses at
Hatley and Laing's mex showed that. We
were very much in the open, but not
blessed Boer was to be seen. But every
once in while there was the crack of a
rife and then one of our poor boys would go
over. the line would close up and we would
begin chasing again for the enemy we could
never find. l was taken prisoner just after
General Colley was killed and l can say
that could not have been treated better by
any people. They were kind to our wounded,
did not moest the dead nor insult us of the
living. / think they are very brave people
and. as for fighting, they seem to know
Just as much about it as we do
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

The popocratic press of Nebraska is
dldates for the coming campaign. AS
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

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Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

British faith is firmly pinned to Lord
Roberts, now in command of the army at
the front. "A gentleman told me the other
day." writes T. p. O'Connor in Mostly About
People that when he felt depressed by the
reverses Of the hour, he went home, took
down the autobiography Of Lord Roberts,
read again the story of the mutiny and its
disastrous opening and its triumphant
close, and then was consoled. | have also
gone back to Lord Roberts book and have
turned at once to tho pages in which he
describes the events which led to his get
ting the V. c. Roberts was then merely a
young lieutenant and the mutiny was at
its worst moment. January 2, 1858 was
Lord Roberts day OF days, for twice on that
day he did deeds either of which would
have won him the V. C. Following up the
retreat of a body OF mutineers, he saw
two sepoys entering a village. Small in
size, almost fragile in figure, but wiry,
fearless and quick as lightning in his move
ments. the little lieutenant dashed after.
The sepoys turned around and both pre-
scented their muskets; one OF them had actu-
ally got the length of pulling the trigger,
but the cap snapped, and before the sepoy
could again fire he was cut in twain by the
sword of the little officer who was pursu-
ing him."
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Net total sales ...,..'..''''.''1o<,o ooI
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GEORGE b TZSCHUCK
Subscribed and sworn before me TINS ISL
u"S VI Nj b. HUNGATE.
lSoaIN Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Senator Hoar, the grand old man OF Mas
sachusetts, is an uncompromising foe of
conquest in South Africa, as well as in the
Philippines. Writing to a Boer sympathy
meeting in Boston last week he said: ~
cannot properly leave my duties here, even
to accept your most attractive invitation to
sreak in Faneuil hall and to meet the men
who are to express their sympathy with the
gallant people-a republic of 100000 against
an empire OF 400 900 OOO--who are making
the best fight since Thermopylae for a
cause as holy as that for which Leonidas
and his Spartans gave their lives
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Lights and shadows of thc War he
tween Republics rnd Empirc.


While the forces Of General Butler were
retreatlng from the Tugela river four weeks
ago the American military attache 10 said
TO have remarked rs there no way
Ground?" That remark cmbodies the whole
campaign for the relief Of Ladysmith now
in progress General Butler Is seeking the
way around. 1t is quite evident that Brit
ish generals are. learning something from
their experience with white foe The sac
ritces made to demonstrate the folly Of
trying to rush entertainments occupied by
determined soldiers were needless. Had
they studied the tactics OF union generals
in the Civil war they might have spared
many life on the Tugela and Modder riv-
ers. General Sheridan once described his
campaign methods as follows: II never
allowed myself to fight a battle, II | could
help It, where did not feel satisfied that
my men at least had an equal chance with
the enemy and | stroye by every means
in my power to secure the advantage in the
situation before ! Joined battle. never
rushed my men up blindly against an in
tlcnched line without knowing in advance
If possible, what l had TO meet. | ma
neuvered for the weather gauge of battle
for forty days against Early before de-
cided to strike and then struck hard
and with success. Why did the fugitives
from Cedar Creek that | met at Middletown
promptly face about at my order and advance
against the victorious enemy? They had
retreated because they had been surprised
and caught in a formation from which their
high soldierly intelligence taught them it
was hopeless to expect to deliver a success
fu fight; that it would not pay to stay
but they had learned to feel confidence
in me that would not have ordered them
back unless l had fair chance to win a
victory"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-23

Il. RosEwATER, Editor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
The Meyer Store.

from a large stock which will be donated.
The affair bids fair 70 be one OF the
most popular among the children that
has taken place III Riclmond. a mum
Der OF ladies and gentlemen will assist
Mr. Philips in distributing the eggs ana
looking after the comfort ana pleasure
OF the young people.
DELIGHTFUL MUSIC
There will be one especial feature, wn.ca
cannot be. excellcd in Washington or else.
where. While the little~oncs are engaged
in chasing the eggs down the grassy hill
sides the splendid band Of the Richmond
Light infantry Blues, under the leader
ship Of Mr. Felix IraGslla. will discourse
the sweetest music. The band will play
from 10 4 clock, rendering the follow
ing programme:
part Id March. "Twenty-second Reg
iment." Herbert: @, Overture. Barber
az Seville Rossini; 49, Soldiers in The
Park AIonckton: ''Bunch o Black
berries" HOFFMAN; "a Hearts and Flow
ers,' Tobani.
Part II.-Gy Phocbe Thompson,s Cake
Walk, koninSisy;; t6p Southern Planta-
ton Medley. conterno; "a Selection, "1.u-
cia d I4amrner-nocr." Donzetti: Isl Walt.
ARTISTS Life Strauss; CO.. Star Spangled
Banner and Dixie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

tation Of the .principaN Of the cast. COM
binew with the fact that some of the pref
tiest girls in the Southland are 10 take
part in the opera. would be sufficient 70
attract crowded house
TALENTED CAST.
II does not fall within the province OF
this article TO discuss the pro5a5le results
OF the Undertaking. The rehearsals have
demonstrated t.lat the cast Is more than
ordinarily talented and that very inter-
esting account VII be given OF this de-
cidediy difficult work
The principals can net as well as sing.
and the chorus. witch has been trained by
Mr.. jacob Reinhardr, leaves nothing to be
desired.
The opera is 10 be ruagnificantly staged.
and repEete with ali the lavish accessories
3tiIat it demands. Success seems assured
and there IS no doubt that the performance
VIII CHALLENGE comparison with any arnss-
teur production given in this city
Fne audience Will be representative not
.a!ones7of Richmond. bur OF The vicinity
and of Norfolk and Petersburg as we'll.
Several parties, have hee.t made up a our
side points to attend the opera and the
ahox-ofsce results hid fair to gladden. the
hearts OF the tredsurers OF the two insss-
t:ltions that the performances are de-
ssss,isa to bensti S
Miss Fslixahs til Ia y Ion. who il 20 strs;;
the part OF MABEL, and Miss Sallie Kin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

dred Williams. who will appear as
Ruth" have both arrived in the city. and
have been rehearsing through the week
with the entire company They are the
leading vocaiists in Norfolk and botsl
are possessed OF marked dramatic ab!lt-
ty.
THE TENOR.
Mr. Richard Dunbar, peho has appeared
in many OF the leading productions on the
professional stage. has arrived from New
York. Ills singing OF the role of Freder-
lex viii be found worthy OF his great
reputar ton. and he Is well known a. one
q the few voeaHsts who is a thoroughly
well trained and clever actor.
- Anosh visitor. whose name is iuelud-
ed in the cast, IS Prof e. G. Manson 2
musician of note. who is Introducing his
system of voice culture in the public
schools He will make an admirable Pr
rate King. for he can act as We'll as
sing the part.
| Outside. this q,rarIa.te. the whole cast
is thoroughly efficient. The leading COM
edy role Is 10 DE eaken by Col. &c OBJ.
ccwart,in, whose rtIent in this direction
Is widely recognized. Col Cowarlln VIII
/ in troduee some topical verses in Some of
the vocal numbers that fall TO his Eat,
which have 4 very humorous local sign:ts-
canoe.
! The announcement IS made thai the
performances will begin al $40 d clock.
!. The curtain VIII rise at that hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
BRILLIANT OPERA
AT THE ACADEMY
The Pirates of Penzance !" TO b
Presented Tomorrow Night.

The musical world of Richmond and
the surrounding towns awaits with inter
est the presentation Of The Pirates OF
Penza nee Tomorrow night and on We'd
Inesday afternoon, BY talented band Of
amateurs.
That the performance has been ante
.ipated with the keenest interests mani
fest from the phenomenal sale of seats
for both occasions
1T will be distinctly social event. n
fact that is lues In a great measure to the
personnel of the cast, and in part to the
sentiment which surrounds the two insti-
tutions it's proposed to efit-the Rose.
mary, i library and the 4 Eye, Ear and
Throat Infirmary. Ehen. too the opera
5isrecognized as one OF the. best OF the.
@crea lions of that writer of ninhIe lyrics,
and bright comedy Mr.. w. S. ef.lpsrt.
the distln g,i shed mus ician Sir Ar
thur Sui ivan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

Mill ends of Unbleached Cotton for
:: ..Sc yard.
Biue cheek Apron Gingham for
Use.
1911 Unbleached Sheetins. heavy quail
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Euil-siza DoubIe-Bed Sheets. iatin-
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
THERE WILL BE
PLENTY OF EGGS
Beautifully Tinted 0yals Are
to Be Donated.
MUSIC TO BE A SPECIAL FEATURE
While the Festivities Are in Progress
lardella's Band Nil Render a De-
iishtful Programme.

The people of Ricii1nend will witness a
unique, beautiful spectacle and the chill
aren of the city will enjoy an entirely
new pleasure from 10 P. AZ. ,on the
afternoon of April 18th. which is Easter
Monday.
Through the efforts OF City Treasurer
Charles III. Phillips. and the kindness of;
Reslster Of the Land Office Richardson.
fle Capitol Square, with Its wide expanse
BE- grassy nii,sides, will be turned oyer 10
the children for a grand Easter Egg.
rolling such as has annually for many
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

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Sea Island Percales. bow-krot, fleur
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Mill ends of Fine Sheer Baetste and
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Doubre-FoId Scotch Zephyr Gingfama.
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