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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

We we're pleased to have them with US
and babe them come again. These
pleasant acqusintances formed cannot
end here, but as pebble thrown into
the ocean starts into motion waves
which never cease, so may this little
gathering disseminate heslthful fellow
ship and never-ceasing waves OF wn-
mans influence, which shall prove the
blessings Of women's clubs.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

The Denver Woman's club recently
passed bylaw according to which any
member desiring to leave the club must
send in formal resignation. IL she
fails 20 do this. simply leaving her name
to be dropped, she cannot be reinstated
until all back dues are paid for the time
she has been out. When her resigna-
ton has been received in due form. she
may be reinstated without paying back
dues. Residents Of Denver who are not
club members may be invited 10 the
club only once year.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

Buck. Berlin; Miller and Miss Ewyart
from Douglas.
The lawn was beautifully decorated
with blue anG white. the Syracuse Wo.
mans club colors and the Federation
yellow. We were honored by repre-
sentation Of three from the executive
board Of the Nebraska Federation OF
Women's Clubs: Mrs. Smith. pres;
Mrs. Stoutenborough, librarian, and
Mrs Page. auditor. 1t was impossible for
amp one to feel other than welcome at
tho opening remarks by our local presi-
dent, Mrs. Schneider. In closing, she
said that che had not the authority to
turn over the keys Of the city, but ev-
erything in the possession Of the s. w.
G. was at the disposal OF the guests for
the day.
Mrs. Smith was introduced ard gave
the address Of the afternoon on "The
Good Of Women's Clpbs," with hints as
to organization and work. She said Of
women's clubs-which is true of all or.
ganizations-that each individual club
must be Judge OF what it most needs
and adopt that particular line. She
said. too, that existing for purpose is
the soul of women's clubs. She gave
the 8. w. c. honorable mention and at
tributed our strength Of organization
and high standing among clubs to our
concentrated Efforts in the interests Of
the Syracuse public library and reading
room. Her strongest appeal was to
mothers and for mothers meetings.
A quotation from Rev. Newell Dwight
Hills, which she always uses in every
talk. sounded the keynote. 1t was
something like this: THE problem Of
the child is the problem of the nation"
And where can the nation find support
il not among the mothers?
After Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Stoutenbor-
ough was presented. She spoke espe-
cislly Of the S. w. c. from its beginning
to the present time and. as Mrs. Stout
enborough organized the Syracuse club.
all felt the worth Of her sincere words Of
commentator.
Mrs. Page closed the program part OF
the afternoon with additional words OF
welcome and many wishes that each
might both bring and take blessing.
An informal reception followed and
every one was made acquainted with
every other one. After refreshments Of
ice cream, waters and punch, We babe
each other adieu until evening. Mrs.
Stoutenborough delivered the evening
lecture, but Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Page
gave short. interesting and hopeful re-
marks. Mrs. StoutenborouGh's lecture
was on library work. She told US OF
many very old and wonderful libraries
OF long ages ago. following down the
line Of years to our own great library in
Washington, D. c., which contains two
copies Of every book published. She
then spoke Of the marvellous Influence
of good reading, upon the minds OF the
young especially. She encouraged
school libraries. public libraries and
reading rooms. and urged particularly
that the children shall attend these
places. for in their hands rests the tut
ure of the nation. She, too, quoted DR.
Hills, when he said: The problem oil
the child is the problem Of the nation.
and cited the library and reading room
as contemporary with the mothers IN
fluence. Great caution was urged in the
selection Of books, that only good books
be put upon the shelves. Mrs. Stout
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

Many young girls are employed as
iewelry polishers in the large jewelry
houses. They generally are taken ut
the age Of fourteen. with papers signed
approaching them until they are eigh-
teen. While learning the trade a girl
receives three dollars a week. At the
close Of her apprenticeship, when she is
considered skilled worker, she receives
six dollars week. The polishing is
done with rapidly revolving brushes
which remove al the scratches and file
marks made in the modelling.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

In Ems the wearing Of trains by wo-
men is forbidden on account OF the dust
which they circulate which may be in
furious to the invalid guests. Smoking
also is forbidden by the men while the
invalids are taking their daily walks.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

Mrs. Laura Schwichtenberg. a
wealthy young widow Of New York,
was appointed. at her own request, to
the position OF government inspector OF
hospitals in the Filipines. When visit
ing the leper colony on the island Of
Cebu her sympathy for the sufferers
was aroused to such an extent that che
has decided to devote her life to the
lepers. She will necessarily make Cebu
her home.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

calm with determination and love o
God and fellow-msn looking therefron,
before the victory can be won. But
men do not contend in this way. Doubt
inSly and hesitstingly the car OF reform
has been pushed along, while the re-
former has been called dreamer or an
agitator. and Often in the hour OF his
greatest need has been forsaken by his
fairweather friends.
The drama is like fertile field left to
grow up with tares and thistles. Divine
possibilities lie hidden in its soil. and
what lie needed is the enlightened hus-
bandman to root out this obnoxious
growth and to plant in it's place the true
vine. 1t lie we'll worth the while Of our
reformers to look into this matter. IL
is a question that 10 man who loves
purity and morality more than vice. can
ignore.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

The Mail and Times OF Dee Moines
has been appointed the official club or
gan OF Iowa. This is merited honor.
as the paper has strong club depart.
ment ably edited by Emile Blackmore
Stapp.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-07-06

Mrs. A. j. Harris is the busiest wo-
man in Fairport, Ohio. She is collector
OF customs, the only woman in the Uni
ted States holding that position. and is
manager Of the Postal Telegraph com
pany, manager Of the telephone ex-
change, is a freight agent and writer.
Evening star., 1901-12-19

who are living in open tents. without fires
and possessing only the scantiest of clothes.
that l ask for help. There are something
over 1900 refugees in the Transvaal alone,
all of whom are under my husbands (MaJor
General MaxwelD care. Though 1 have
done what L can for them locally, the ques-
tion is too large a one to be carried out
without outside assistance.
England has been so exhausted by funds
in aid of her own soldiers and their wives
and children, that l turn to my American
compatriots among l know there is much
sympathy for the Beers, to ask for as
sistance for these homeless women and
children
The Washington ladies interested are in
sympathy with Mrs. MaxwelIs merciful
work and they express confidence that
those who listen with willing ear and open
heart to the cries of the Cubans, to the
starving distress of India and to the famine
stricken Russians, will not be deaf to the
appeal in behalf of the children who are
dying at the rate of 433 per thousand a
year in South Africa. Donations may be
sent to Mrs. c. G. Mitchell, 1870 K street,
and Mrs Josiah Pierce, jr. 1925 Massa chu-
setts avenue, and will be sent by them di
rect to Rev. Andrew Murray Wellington,
Cape Colony, who, with the Cape Town
relief committee, whenever the receipts
amount to $500 will fill a railway truck
with the necessaries of life and send it to
one of the camps.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
ARMY Orders.

Maj. Herbert S. Foster, 10Th Infantry.
now at North Calais, VT, has been ordered
to Indianapolis, Ind, to relieve Maj. Ed
ward B. Pratt, 23d Infantry. on recruiting
duty.
Maj. Ephraim T. c. Richmond, Artillery
Corps, has been ordered to Vancouver bar
racks, Washington, for duty in the de-
partment of the Columbia, artillery in
spector of that department.
Second Lieut.. Robert S. Knox, oath In
fantry, has been ordered to Columbus bar
racks, Ohio, for assignment to duty with
troops that may be sent to the Philippines.
Major John 7. Van Orsdale, 7th Infantry
has been detailed as a member of the exam
lining board, convened at Vancouver bar
racks, relieving Major Robert K. Evans as
sistant adjutant general of infantry.
Captain Edmund Wittenmyer 18th Infan-
try, has been detailed for service in the pay
department to fill a vacancy.
Captain Edward Lloyd, 18th Infantry has
been granted two months leave of absence
Major William +. Tucker, paymaster has
been granted an extension of leave for one
month.
Captain Thomas II. Slavens, quartermas-
ter, has been ordered to make official Wis
it's to Fort Rodman, Mass, on business
pertaining to the quartermaster's depart
ment.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
The Contested Missouri Appoin tine mt
Among Those Sent In.

The Contested Missouri Appointments Is
Among Those Sent In.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate.
State-Norman Hutchinson of California,
to be secretary of the legation of the
United States at Santiago Chile.
Treasury-Charles F. Wenneker of Mis-
souri,. to be collector of internal revenue
for the first district of Missouri; Charles
F. Gallenkamp of Missouri, to be surveyor
of customs for the port of St. Louis, Mo.
Rufus N. Ellwell of New Hampshire, to
be collector of customs for the District of
Portsmouth, N. H; James o. Lyford OF
Massachusetts, to be naval officer of Gus
toms for the district of Boston and Charles
town.
Justice-Charles ]. Hamblett of New
Hampshire, to be United States attorney
for the district of New Hampshire.
1nterior-James w. Reynolds of New
Mexico. to be secretary of the territory of
New Mexico; A. o. Marsh of Indiana, to
be pension agent at Indianapolis; Wilder
s. Metcalf of Kansas to be pension agent
at Topeka; Fred. w. Daniels Of Wyoming,
to be register of the land office at Buffalo,
Wyo.; Eugene B. Mather of Wyoming to
be receiver of public moneys at Buffalo,
Wyo.
Also large number of postmasters.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
BIG FIRE IN BALTIMORE.
RfddIemoser Building on West Fay
cite street Burned.

BALTIMORE, December t9.-Fme was
discovered shortly before midnight last
night in the basement of the Yale laundry,
No. 10 West Fayette street and by $50
am. the entire six-story building, extend
ing from No. 15 10 u. was a mass OF
flames. The total loss probably will aggre-
gate s13OoOo 1t is divided about as fol-
lows:
Joseph Riddemoser. owner of the build
ing, $4,000; Coblens. Calm Co, shirt
manufacturers, who occupied the five up
per floors of the building. $4,000; the Yale
laundry, first floor, No. IL, S.ogl: Alstrom
& Co.. tailors first floor, No. IL, sWUoo;
Charles r. Deeley. dental supplies. first
floor, No 10, 5000: Isaac A. Sheppard ~
Co, stove manufacturers. first and second
floors, No. 21, $4,000
The building was partially insured. ana
the Coblens-Cahn Companys stock Is
thought to be fully covered by Insurance.
The origin of the fire Is not known. The
firemen were greatly hampered in their
work by the dense smoke. and were obliged
to stop at times for a breathing spell.
The fire gained considerable headway be-
fore any of the engines arrived at the
scene and quickly spread to the entire
building The efforts of the firemen were
directed to keeping the fire confined 10 the
Riddlemoser building.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
THE EIGHT-HOUR BILL.
Hearing to BE Had Before House
Labor Committee.

repetition of the hearings of last ses-
sion on the eight-hour bill are to be had
before the House committee on labor. That
committee will meet on January 8, and
will Immediately take up that measure.
Already number of communications have
been addressed to the committee request
ing opportunities to be heard. Among
these are letters from Judge McCammon,
representing the United States Steel Cor
poration and the Cramps Shipbuilding Com
pany, and from L. E. Payson, represent
ing the Newport News ship yards and the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Both
of these gentlemen were heard against the
measure at the last session, and have been
notified to appear before the committee on
January 0 to make arrangements for hear
ings.
The eight-hour bill which this committee
reported, known the Gardiner BILL
passed the House at the last session. and
with the emphatic references of the Presi-
dent In his message in favor of such legis-
lation. there seems little doubt that a sim
liar bill will be reported early at the pres
ent session
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Personal Mention.

Governor Miguel A. Otero of New Mexico,
with Mrs. Otero. was caller at the In
terior Department this afternoon. This was
the anniversary of their wedding. and they
were congratulated heartily by old friends.
Mr.. Horace b. Durand, superintendent
and Indian agent at the Quapaw agency,
Indian territory, was caller at the In
terror Department today Mr.. Edgar A.
Allen. assistant superintendent at the Car
Isle CPa.) Indian school, also called to pay
his respects to the assistant secretary of
the interior.
Captain Waters, a well-known steamboat
captain in the Yellowstone Park is In
Washington. He visited Assistant Secre-
tary Ryan and attaches of his office this
afternoon.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Gen. Hughes Intends to Lay Waste
the Island.
WILL use FIRE and SWORD
Four infantry Regiments and the
Marines Co-Operating.
LUKBAN'S FRIENDS SCARED

VICTORIA. B. C. December 19.The Ma
Mia Times, referring to the plan of cam
paign In Samar. says:
The Cavite marines to the number or $50
are stationed at Balangiga. These marines,
in conjunction with the soldiers of the 1lth
Infantry, will operate from the south,
securing and burning the country north
ward until they meet and join hands with
the 25th, the 18th. the 7th and the Mh Regi-
ments This Is the first part In the plan OF
campaign When the southern part OF the
island is thoroughly cleaned up operations
will then begin from Luzon down TO the
southern line of troops, thus rounding up
Lukban's army for final determination. Sa-
mar Island will be made desert where
birds cannot live. There is bare possioih-
ty that awed by the terrible punishment
about to be inflicted, I.ukban and his fol-
lowers will decide to throw themselves on
the mercy OF the Americans trusting to
any terms which may be given them.
Iu,.han.x Friends Terrified.
Iukban's friends have become so terrified
that they have beseeched General Hughes
tn nostpone his measures of retaliation until
the rebel chief can be advised of the situa-
tion and be given a chance to present hlm-
self TO the American forces. These supph-
cants have received but siight ehcoufase
ment from General Hughes. but they VIII
he allowed to communicate with LukDan.
He may possibly receive the treatment ac-
corded prisoners of war, and the present
mea asures of retaliation be thus avoided.
The feet of gunboats which has been pa
trolling the coasts OF Samar has not been
idle Besides the work Of capturing Bancas
and escaping insurgents they are also en-
gagged in burning the coast towns ana fore
ing the insurgents into the Interior Inc
the shores oil l1eNlt nave
also been devastated. A large ammunition
factory at Parazan. which has been supply
ing the insurgents with powder ana pro-
iectiles, has been captured,
Evening star., 1901-12-19

Water Front Federation of Labor OF San
FRANCISCO, was presented to President
Roosevelt this morning by Representative
kahn. Mr.. Westoby has been in Scranton
attending the sessions of the American
Federation of Labor and was appointed to
come mere and lay before the President the
aiegea tact that the eight-hour law is be-
ing violated in repair work on government
transports. Much of this work is done AT
pan francisco, and the labor interests there
lnsist on the enforcement of the law. The
PRESIDENT viii receive a written report from
Mr.. Westoby.
The Presidents Good Wishes.
william Martin United States consul at
INN hiang, China, was one of the Presi-
aeht visitors Mr.. Martin took an active
part IN the diplomatic work of this conn
Try 1oiiowing the troubles in China. and
when he reaches his post of duty again he
VIII convey to Liu Kung vi the COVER
nor OF three great Chinese provinces the
fresident's best wishes and kindest re-
CARDS vi is said to be one of the most
enlightened and able men in China and
has been friend of foreigners from the be-
ginning. Mr. Martin declares that amon,
the enlightened people of China, the real
governing classes the position of the
United States ranks best of any country
IN the world. The kindly sentiments of
the United States. shown in many ways
curing the war. are greatly appreciated hy
all Chinamen who have intelligence enough
TO KNOW what went on.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
FOR THE DESTITUTE BOERS.
An Appeal for Suffering Women anJ
Children In Refugee Camnx

An appeal for the aid of starving and
destitute Boer women and children has
been received here from Mrs Maxwell wife
of the British military governor at preto
ria. Transyaal. and an effort is being made
to relieve the distressed in South AfriA
The following ladies are interested in the
movement and are circulating Mrs. May
wells appeal; Miss Anderson, Mrs. Oscar
T. Crosby. Mrs. John b. Henderson, Mrs.
c. G, Mitchell. Mrs. Josiah Pierce, ir., Mrs.
Wallace Radcliffe, Mrs Wylie Mrs Van
Rensselaer, Cruger. Miss DrexeI New
1ork), Mrs. s. p. Lee. Miss Morris, Mrs
Henry G. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas F. Rich
ardson.
Mrs. Maxwell writes: Il am raising a
fund for the purpose of providing warm
clothing for the Boer women and children
IN the refugee camps In South Africa, many
or whom are totally destitute and unable
10 provide against the cold weather which
Is now setting in.
1t Is In the name Of the little children
Evening star., 1901-12-19
CROKER OtT FOR SCHLEY.
Tammany Boss Talks Politics TO In
diana Friends.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, December lS.-At
French Lick Springs last night Richard
Croker expressed a very decided opinion
that Admiral Schley would make a strong
presidential candidate in 1904, and that
the probabilities all favor boom for him
in the east, with strong following both
in the south and west. He expressed the
opinion that Congress would not interfere
In the Schley matter in any way. and that
this would be to the advantage of Schiey
and the democratic party. for inaction
would be tantamount to an Endorsement Of
the majority verdict and thus commit the
republican party TO IL.
While he did not express himself definite
ly upon the question of the second place,
his idea seemed to be that the man for the
vice presidency should be from the south
and that he should be one who saw service
In the Cuban campaign.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
AMERICAN WANTED IN BERLIN.
Harry Marshall Charged With Exten
sive SwindIing Opcrations.

BERLIN, December 19.-The police of
this city are seeking for a young American
calling himself Harry Marshall. who dis
appeared from Berlin Tuesday night. Mar
shall obtained several thousand marks in
cash and jeweiry from American residents
here. He represented himself a Cincin-
NATHAN. as former employe of Senator
Foraker and as "a friend of John McLain,
clerk of the republican national commit
tee," and said he was over here for his
health.
Marshall obtained opportunities to swim
die by showing letters written on The sta
tionery of United States officials. Herr
Sachs, a jeweler from whom Marshall got
some diamonds knew the fugitive in Chi
cago under the name of Vernon. 1t is be-
lieved Marshall is an international swindler
engaged in working various European
capitals. He claims to be in charge of
Jean de Reszkes racing stable.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
SHOWS IN THE WEST.
Trains Still Moving. but Few Ruunfp.
on Time.

on Time.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, December 19.-The cold
weather and the snow are playing havoc
with railroad schedules, and for two DAYS
not train has rolled into union station on
time.
The train on which Chinese Minister Wu
and Major Gen. Macarthur are en- route
from the east will not be able to arrive be-
fore noon. They will Immediately depart
for Kansas City, where both will speak to-
night before the Commercial Club
OMAHA, Neb.. December I9-Union Pa
cific officials stated today that all the pas
senger trains which have been tied up at
Sherman and Solon Wyo.. by wrecks at
those places. have been relieved. A num-
Der OF freight trains are still tied up on
sidings, where they have been placed to
clear the main line for the delayed pas
Senger trains.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Testing the Big Dry Dock.

= Rear Admiral Endicott, chief Of the bu-
reau of yards and docks, has been in
formed that the parties in charge of the
test of the big dry dock at the New Or
leans naval station are taking advantage of
the opportunity afforded during the clear
ance of the wreckage which obstructed the
sinking of the dock to it's place to carry
on other tests. Among these is the test Of
self docking, which is feature of this
particular dock. In this operation a por-
ton of the dock is lifted and deposited on
the remainder of the structure
Evening star., 1901-12-19
PRAISE FOR HIS COLLEAGUE.
Secretary Wilson's Tribute to POST
master General Smith

In the course of a conversation this morn
ing Secretary Wilson spoke of the retiring
Postmaster General as follows:
Mr.. Smith has managed his department
with marked ability, and has taken decided
steps in economic directions. He has
brought the post office into contact with
many millions of farmers through rural
free delivery, thereby opening up the way
tor the forecasts of our weather bureau.
Personally he has been exceedingly agree
able to all his colleagues. and will leave
the cabinet with their heartiest good wishes
and keen regrets"
Evening star., 1901-12-19
DELAREY ARoUT TO SURRENDER.
Hopeful View of British Over Situa.
tfOn in South Africa,

LONDON, December 19.-The Associated
Press learns that the war Office has come
into possession of cipher telegram pur-
porting to have been sent by the Boer COM
mandant Delarey, stating that he could
not hold out longer than January.
According to the correspondent of the
Times at Pretoria, Delarey is believed TO
be forty miles northwest of Klerksdorp
with about 100 men.
The war Office is taking a more hopeful
view of the war than it has taken at any
previous time.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Col. Treat at the Department.

Lieut.. Col. Charles G. Treat commandant
of cadets at the Military Academy, report
ed at the War Department this morning for
conference with the authorities in regard
to affairs of the academy. General Corr
says there Is nothing specially significant
in the visit of Colonel Treat and that his
business does not relate in any manner to
the subject of hazing.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
Not aunisnea for Promotion.

Assistant Surgeons Thomas McC Lippitt
and Joseph C, Thompson have been reported
physically, mentally and morally, but not
professionally. qualified for promotion and
have thedefore been suspended from promo
tion for a period of one year with corre-
spending loss of date This action ia taken
In accordance with the provisions OF section
1906 of the Revised Statutes.
Evening star., 1901-12-19
CORPORAL cHuRCHILIs SUCCESS.
Stood First ON Recent Examination
for Ffrnf.(,laas Guunera.

stood First ON Recent Examination
for Ffrst-Class Gunners.
Corporal James NJ. Churchill of the 42d
Company. Coast Artillery, stationed at
Fort Mott. N. J.. has sbeensapointed a first
class gunner as a result OF recent COM
petitive examination. He made percent
age of 96h and stood at the head of his
class. Young Churchill is Washington
boy and graduate of the Central High
School. He was captain of Company B,
High School Cadets which won the prize
at the competitive drill in 1900. He is
son of Mr.. J. c. Churchill of the office of
the Secretary Of War