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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
EITz WILL MEL iEFFRIEs
Agrees TO Terms Submitted for a
Finish Championship
Flight. .

NEW YORK, Feb. N-Robert Fitzslm-
mons said today that he would accept a
proposition made by James Jenries for a
hnish contest between them. the winner 10
take 60 per cent and the loser 90 per cent OF
the PURGE. Fftxsimmons said ne was Will
only stipulation he wished to make was
that the winner should have all OF the
picture privilege proceeds. He thought the
light should take place before the club of
fering the largest purse.
Jeffries expressed himself as well pleased
when informed Of Fitzstmmons' intention,
He arranged to meet FitEsimr1ons tomor-
row 10 sign ARTICLES He said he would be
ready 10 hKht in April or May. the battle
ground will probably be on the Pacific
coast. &
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
Hight SIX ROUNDS TO DRAW
MIA Broad OF Cleveland aRd Yoans
MOwatt ~ Chicago Evenly
Matched.

CrTfCNGO. Feb dts-Kid Broad OF Cleye.
land and Young MoWau Of Chicago fought
ak fast and clever rounds to a ara" 10
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
WILL NOT FOLLOW jim HART
nan Johnson says American Leasus
WIN Make Its own

CHICAGO, Feb. H-Ban johnson, presi,
dent OF the American league. today stated
that the American ltague would not abide
" the compromises rules adopted at 3 re-
mt conference OF masnasas IA Eunalo.
ne said:
"aince Jim Hart admits the failure of the
rules 10 meet executions We Will make our
CWn rules and publish our own guide book
free. There will be no further attempt TO
harmonize the PLAYING rules .
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
SATURDAY. Boys Day
DrexeI Shoe Co..

Nsw vain uataisEus SOW Hsaay.
0maha's ~Up-to-dHfe shsS HSnss.
I9I0 FAhNAM STREET, =
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29
Pen and Picture Pointers

OURTH OF JULY brings once a
year at least a pause in the whirl
OF life, while we turn soberly
back and review the events
LL.L U..l- IL NJ LnnnnnELnl IL
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

"a Olhlt VI JNi1 DIliBS once Il
year at least a pause in the whlrl
- OF life, while we turn soberly
IEN58 back and review the events
- that made the day immortal. 1t
Is not alone that on that day in the year
Of grace 1776 was signed the Declaration OF
Independence, but 1t is all the efforts that
led up to that supreme effort that We cele-
brate. Noise may not be the best means
Of evlncing deep thought, but amid the
boom OF cannon, the popping OF frecrackers,
the explosion OF rockets and the sizzle and
glare OF fireworks OF all descriptions, the
sudden flare OF patriotic impulse finds out
let. and the reverence for the Institutions
born on that day Is given new life. 1t is
the birthday OF n nation, and as such Is
entitled to the most elaborate OF observ-
ances. Modern Americans are too busy to
indulge In what Is called an "old-fashiOned
Fourth OF July yet all observe the day
with some sort Of celebration, and fireworks
and other noisy demonstration make up
for whatever else may be lacking in en-
thusiastic commcmoration 81 the event. In
days gone by. and even yet in some Of the
smaller places, the day was ushered In by
the salute OF 100 gums" at daybreak. the
gun being one anvil set on another, a ring
OF iron between them holding the charge Of
powder, with the village smith as gunner.
Then came the procession to the grove.
Like the Christmas gambol, this
would cheer
The poor mans heart through ha!f tho
year"
Headed by the band and beginning with
the thirteen beautiful young ladies cos
TUNED to represent the thirteen original
states" the column descended through the
speaker OF the day, the reader OF the
Declaration Of Independence, the fire
company, civic and military socic
ties. Calithumpians, II citizens In car
rlages and on foot" and wendell its way tc
the grove where the exercises were he'd
Music by the band, prayer, singing OF
America" by the assemblage, reading the
Declaration OF Independence, music by the
band, singing of "Star Spangled Banner
by the choir. grafton, basket dinner, fol
lowed by sports. What n day for spread
eagle oratory that was. 10 one who evcl
heard one OF those Fourth Of July speeches
Is likely ever to forget It. Climbing the
creased pole, catching the creased pig, sacl
races and other athletic contests were
practiced on one side Of the grove, while
on the other, in days not so remote, Tho
Haymakers and the N~eversweats played
ball. Dancing on n platform gave a chance
for those who preferred that sort OF thing
and in the evening came fireworks and {
grand ball uptown wound up the glorious
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

appliance known that is calculated to as
sist in caring for the states unfortunate
charges. Around the hospital is a state
the latest machinery and implements. The
main building, which is shown in the IL
lustration, is one and one-half miles around.
1t has eighteen wards and will accommodate
1 900 patients. Eight other buildings are
connected with the hospital, being devoted
to various purposes. One of the special
features Of the main building is an
auditorium, 60x110 feet, where plays will
be given, and a chapel, 5Ox90 feet. DR..
Volding is the superintendent and expects
to receive patients about August 1.
.
One Of the organizations devoted to the
affairs of Nebraska newspapers which never
slips a cog or misses a session is the Elk
horn Valley Editorial association. 1t EN-
braces the editors and publishers of north
west Nebraska newspapers, and recently
met at Chadron, where affairs of interest to
the craft received a thorough discussion.
That the modern policeman is an active
individual was well demonstrated by the
game Of ball played recently by members
Of the Omaha force for the benefit Of the
Auditorium fund. While none of the cop
pers' are likely to be kidnapped by the
league managers on account of the science
they displayed, each showed that he knew
something of the game, and was willing
to make up in hustle and hard work what
he lacked in skill and fnesse. 1t was no
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

Senator Tillman was making a speech.
Two OF the eminent statesmen who had
fed CHANGED to encounter each other at the
liquid refreshment bazaar.
What are you doing here. senator?"
asked the intellectual giant from the west.
Saving my lite,' hoarsely replied the
distinguished southron. 81 am a man over
bored, slrl"
81 see you are grasping at a straw" re-
Joined the other.
There was a slight g~urgling sound and
then all was still.
An ambitious Philadelphia who wished
to start in business for himself applied to
a wholesale wooden merchant and obtained
credit for $500. The salesman asked him
what he manufactured.
II mex pants" he replied.
How do YOU want to buy these goods"
The best vey | can" was the answer.
How will you pay for them"
"Vell, | git you my note for four mont's. 80
rs your note good?"
The buyer looked around, winked to the
salesman, and put his finger on his nose.
MY vriend, +" he said, with the air OF one
who is about to impart a confidence, III
my note vas goot, ! would make notes, nor
pants"
Several retired naval officers were talk
ing together the other evening, reports the
Philadelphia Times, and let the converse
tion drift to the days Just after the end
OF the rebellion, when the navy yard was
at the foot OF Washington avenue, or Prime
street. as that highway was then called.
Various anecdotes were retold concerning
the absurd situations that frequently de-
veloped through the fact that politics
rather than efficiency was the secret OF
success among employees OF the yard. No
employe with political influence feared for
his Job. One anecdote had to do with Com
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

nrietor of the hotel at West Point, relates
the New York Times, used to tell many
amusing stories Of the unsophistication and
Ignorance of some of the relatives OF the
cadets who visited there. Upon one occa-
sion, when Mr.. Craney was talking on the
hotel porch with the then secretary of war,
Robert T. Lincoln, a rural-looking woman
interrupted them with the question:
Where's the Epidemic building?"
THE WHAT" said Mr.. Craney.
THE Epidemic building" she repeated.
SHE means the Academic building.
Right across the plain, madam said Sec
rotary Lincoln, indicating the way, and
then he fed to hide his mirth.
Chairman Hull OF the house committee on
military affairs is telling a good joke on
himself at the time of his visit to the
Philippines, reports the New York World,
There was, during the Spanish regime, near
Manila a bridge over which toll was col
lected. When the Americans invested the
city the bridge was made free, but later was
again made a toll bridge. 1t was largely
used by the American sol !iers. who refused
to pay any toll to the native bridgekeeners
Mr.. Hull thought it was a free bridge and
started across and the keeper demanded
toll.
Il am an American citizen and won't pay
any toll" said Mr.. Hull.
mo, you are not Americana" replied the
keeper.
But am"
mo, you are not Americana. | know.
II you were Americana you would have
told me Go to hell when | asked for toll"
Mr.. Hull paid the toll. Next time he
started over he remembered what the toll
keeper had told him and promptly replied
to his demand for toll as did the American
soldiers. Bowling profoundly, the keeper
made no further request and re-entered his
shack, allowing Mr.. Hull to pass over free
Of charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

modore Marchand, the commandant OF the
station. He was making a private tour of
inspection when he came across an employe,
a painter, seated on a spar smoking a pipe
at an hour when he should have been at
work.
What are you?" asked Marchand.
Painter" was the laconic reply.
"Why are you not at work."
ooh, there's lots OF time to work said
the man, proceeding to refill his pipe.
do you know who I am?" asked the
commodore, angry clear through by this
time.
NO" said the man, without the slightest
appearance Of curiosity. striking a match.
II am Commodore Marchand and the
commanding officer Of the navy yard"
rs that 500" asked the painter, quietly,
between puns. well, you have a first
class job and I'd advise you to hold on to
it"
A New York member of congress tells
this new one on Mr.. Hanna.
"A year or so ago Mark was stopping for
a few days in a little town Of northern
Georgia. He took a stroll on Sunday morn
ing and dropped into one Of the rear seats
Of a small colored church, where he heard
. ~ l'"'AANA = AAANh vi NhoAA I as tIT
piled to the raising Of money to pay the
preachers salary.
when the hat came around Mark
dropped a 500 greenback on top Of the small
pile Of coppers, The eyes of the deacon
bulged and when he went back to the pull
pit there was an excited conversation with
the minister, Then another brother was
called up and the three spent some time
in whispered conversation.
Then the man who had passed the hat
came back to Hanna and. leaning over, said
in a whisper: Say, boss, when you goin'
to git out Of dis town. I get out to-
morrow, but why Well said the dea-
con in a still lower whisper, we uns have
decided to pass her II youse agrees to keep
still. Dere amt a man in dis town car
tell her from a good one"
The late Albert Craney, long time pro
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

OF quay : NlNNoIy III ~
ia Pennsylvania convention this
A story is recalled by a former res
IWo8H&t Ident Of the Keystone state:
49, Shortly before Quay was returned
TO the United States senate Finn, the
Pittsburg boss. an earnest and persistent
fighter OF Quay, was urging members OF
the legislature to hold out for another can
didate. TITS wonderful" he said to n
group Of them one day. "hOw you gentle
men withstand the temptations put In your
way. Small fortunes-S10, 900. $4,000 S25,-
OOO-are being offered for Quay votes, but
you hold out" An upstate representative
looked Finn In the eye and replied; Sen
ator Finn, / want to tell you one thing.
They're getting pretty damn near my
limit"
A dispute recently arose at a beer table
In Germany between a group OF university
men as to which science was the oldest. A
representative OF the law declared that II
was Jurisprudence. for this science must
have been known in Paradise, seeing that
Adam and Eve were evicted therefrom.
why" said a graduate OF medicine, med
icine is certainly OF older date. Just think
OF the operation that Adam had to submit
to In order that a rib should be obtained
for Eve!" No, no, gentlemen" retorted an
Decentralization, "for before anything was
created God said, Let there be light 4"
Then came the theologian, who said; 81
do not want to appear presumptuous, but /
think that precedence belongs to theology.
for before 1t was light It ~was-dark!"
The Boston Journal tells a story Of an
actor who was accustomed to spend his
summers in Wilton, Me. There he noted
when, as the custom was, a farmer killed
a %critter," the liver, sweetbreads, Kidneys,
etc, were thrown away. He offered to pur-
chase these delicacies, but, though he got
the goods, the sturdy farmer SC rned his
pronered gold" Not long after he OBJ
served as he walked through the village
that he was the exposure Of all eyes, and
was followed by a wondering IL not admiring
crowd, chiefly OF the young, "Aha, thought
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

agreed with the remark, and to prove it
told the following:
Some years ago, when south, | met an
old colored man who claimed to have known
George Washington. I asked him if he was
in the boat when General Washington
crossed the Delaware, and he instantly re-
piled: 'Lor', massa, l steered dat boat
"'Well,' said /, do you remember when
George took the hack at the cherry tree?'
He looked worried for a minute, and :
then, with a beaming smile, said:
"'Why, suah, massa, l dun drove dat
hack mahself.'"
In one of his essays the late Edwin l.,
Godkin threw a very neat little harpoon
into Henry Cabot Lodge in the following
style: "Iu 1884 I learned Of the prospect
Of Blaine's nomination from Henry Cabot
Lodge, who called at the Evening Post Of
fee. He told me, with the proper express
sion Of countenance, that there was a seri-
Gus cloud hanging over the republican
party, that there was danger OF Blaine's
nomination and that he was on the way
to Washington then to see some OF the
leading men with a view OF preventing il
II possible. l heartily approved of all that
the good young man told me he had in
mil. and cheered him on his shining way,
But | was chastened by seeing him on the
stump for the said Blaine by the month
OF July"
Congressman Cannon of Illinois %gesticu-
lates wildly VIE; his left hand while speak
ing. This popularity gave Sunset" Cox
an opportunity to embarrass the Illinois
man on one occasion. Mr.. Cannon wanted
to address the house On a bill in which he
was much interested and Mr.. Cox, who was
speaker protein, agreed to recognize him,
How long can l have? asked Cannon.
A long as you keep your left hand in
your pocket" was the reply. When Uncle
Joe" arose to speak he had his hand in his
pocket all right, but in just about thirty
seconds he began to saw the air with it.
The gentleman's time has expired" said
Cox, calmly. bringing the gavel down amid
a roar Of laughter. for everybody had heard
OF the bargain.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

At a little dinner given in New York the
other night the statement was made that
the colored race had longer memories than
white folk. Mark Twain, who was present.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

he, 81 cannot escape my fame; my glory
as an actor has followed me even to this
obscure hamlet" And he was nightly
pulled up till he overheard one yokel shout
to another: bill, there goes the Teller
what eats innards!"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

.PROPOS of Quay's victory in the
PENNSYLVANIA convention this
story Is recalled by a former res
ident OF the Keystone state:
Shortly before Quay was returned
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

Iowa has just ready to open for the TO
ception Ct patients one OF the most modern
in construction and equipment hospitals
for the insane in the United States. 1t is
located at Cherokee and cost upwards of
81, 900, 600. In every respect the building
and plant is up to date, with electrically
driven elevators and machinery, a steam
heating and ventilating system that is pro-
nounced almost Ideally perfect, and every
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

Ness City, Kan. In his career as a Mason
he has held many offices Of honor in the
various bodies of the order as well as under
the different rites. He is editor of the Hot
Springs Herald and also of the Signet, a
publication devoted to Masonry in the
United States.
Rev. Father DOlling, who recently died
in London, was one OF the best known
preachers in the world. What Father Me
Glynn was to the poor Of New York Father
Dolling was to the masses Of the East End
OF London. He was as earnest in advocacy
OF what he held to be right as man could
be, and always championed the cause OF
his people. Many stories are told Of his
strange ways OF getting at those he sought
to reach, but none question the sincerity,
simplicity or depth OF his religion. When
he was head OF St. Agatha's, Portsmouth,
the most thickly populated and vicious
parish in London, he every day served all
who would with breakfast or supper
He built a gymnasium for the use OF his
flock and twice each week held dances in
the hall, often furnishing the music him
self. When demonstrated with by other
clergy, he answered: (which would you
have them do, dance to my tune or the
devils fddling?" He provided a dormitory
for lrmeless boys and another for girls.
In his preaching he often referred to Queen
Victoria as 1.-THE old lady of Osborne" He
was several times invited to come to
America to take charge Of parishes, but
preferred TO remain in England. He was
as much of a power in politics as in church
matters, and made his power felt by send
ing radical members to Parliament from
conservative districts.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

hollow victory the bachelors won, for their
married brethren made them do their best
at every stage of the game. In the pictures
one may get an idea Of the appearance Of
some of the popular police officers without
their uniforms.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-29

The late Albert Craney, long time pro.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-12-11
Lior of Lucerne crumbIins.

A great deal of anxiety is felt in
Switzerland through the discovery
that the Ion of Lucerne is threatened
with destruction.
The lion, which was chiseled from
The solid sandstone rock by the Swiss
artist Ahorne in 1892, commentaries
the massacre of the Swiss guard dur
ing the French revolution, and as a
work Of art is unique.
II is situated In rather damp sur
~roundings, above a pool in the glacier
garden at Lucerne, and the water has
trickled through the sandstone, which
threatens to crumble and thus destroy
the statue.
An expert has been examining the
rock. and by his advice it has been de.
cided TO cut away the surrounding
rock and isolate the lion.-London
Chronicle,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-12-11
u is Grand Larceny.

In the past the theft of a few tons
of coal constituted petit larceny. At
present the theft OF coal in any guam
tity is likely to prove a felony and
the thief may be subject to a charge
of grand larceny. This Is what hap
pened in Rochester to-day.
Charles Melsenzahl, a carting con
tractor, sent Martin Slayer, of his
Transfers, to the coal yards of the
Western New York & Pennsylvania
railroad to maui three and one-half
tons of bituminous coal to the Rockies
ter Gas and Electric Company's plant.
The coal was promised at 10 O'Clock.
When the time rolled around the coal
was net delivered and the gas COM
pany began to make inquiries. 1t was
learned that the teamster had started
from the yards with the coal some
time before,
Meisenzahl was informed and he
started on the trail OF the driver. 1t
is alleged that he discovered that
Slayer had proved false to his trust
and instead of taking the coal to the
gas company had carted 1t down Lyell
avenue, where he had disposed Of it.
The police were notified and Slayer
was found and placed under arrest on
a charge of grand larceny in the sec
ond degree.-Rochester Pest Express.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-12-11
Famous Rings That .
Have Tragic History

The nephew of tho late Sir Richard
Temple has in his possession a ring in
which is set a minute musical box
that, on a spring being touched, emits
a soft tune-weird and sad, an echo of
a troublous past. Over a century back
this ring belonged to a loyal follower
of the Inflated French monarchy, who.
when thrown into prison, was won't to
find solace in the music of this ingen-
,ious trinket.
1t played its last tune for him while
at the scaffold's foot he waited execu-
ton, from which hour it remained un-
accountably silent until it's present
owner took it TO O jeweIer, who found
IN its mechanism a clot of blood that
had impeded it's action. On this being
removed the musical powers of the
ring at ace returned.
Still more curious, could it be
traced, would be the history of the
ring habitually worn by that popular
novelist, Mr.. Rider Haggard. 1t is a
signet ring, and centuries back en-
circled the finger of Rameses the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-12-11
AT THE TELLER's WINDOW.
Farmer Suddenly Became Less EH0r'
bitant in His Demands.

Farmer Suddenly Became Less E%0r'
bitant in His Demands.
"John Legge sold ten acres OF ms
farm to a Quarry Syndicate for S0'OOo,
md received in payment a maiNsu
check on the bank for the amount
soid the teller He at once present
eli it for payment, When he came 10
the telIer's wicket | asked him II ne
did not wish to leave the money Oh
deposit, oon,
"If you are not going to use H.
Won can leave it on derosit ana get
whenever you wished. We VIII,
pay you 8 per cent for the use u !"
"4Giye me the money.
".As II is a large amount l sup
mise YOU will take it in nifty OF one
hundred dollar bills?
what would | do with hunureu
dollar bills? / could never get them
changed. I'm going to use u1s
money. Give me them In hVeS' 'NA'
large enough, and
"As he was an ignorant man anu
,rv determined, l knew 1t Wouiu oe
,[,seIess TO reason any longer win
him. and proceeded to count O% ~
s. 600, The packages are made up IN
paekages of $500. hence | piled up zen
pactaees on the counter in front Oh
MIN. o cold star
ing at the pile.
cts for you-$5.oOO.' 90
Gan thatl Well, say give me 20
out of It to go and have a blowout
and keep the rest till ! a loi
New York Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1902-12-11

In every country ofthe civilized world
Sisters of Charity are known. Not only
do they minister to the spiritual and
intellectual needs of the charges com
mitted to their care, but they also
minister to their bodily needs.
With SO many children to take car of
and TO protect from climate and disease,
these wise and prudent Sisters have
found Peruna a never failing safeguard.
DIR. Hartman receives many letters
from Catholic Sisters from all over the
United States. A recommend recently
received from q Catholic institution in
Detroit, Mich, reads as follows:
DR.. S. b. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir:-"The younggfrI who used
fhe Peruna was suffering from EaryHgi-
IT'S, and loss OF voice. The result OF
the treatment WIS most satisfactory.
She found great relief and after
further use of fhe medicine W. hope 10
be able TO say she Is entirely cured. "
Sisters of Charity.
The young girl was under the care OF
the Sisters Of Charity and used Pcruna
for catarrh of the throat with good re-
suits as the above letter testities.
Send to The Peruna MedicineCo. Co
lumbus, Ohio, for q free book written
by DIR. Hartman.