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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
BUSY DAY ron MESSENGER BoYs
Jack Frost Makes IL Uncomfortable,
but Little Fellows Fare Well.

Jack Frost Makes it Uncomfortable,
but Little Fellows Fare Well.
Christmas was cold and busy for the
messenger boys OF Omaha with the mer-
curry uneomfortably close to the zero mark,
the little fellows hustled all day long tcar-
rying presents and messages to all parts
OF the city Noses which protruded from
large mufiers were quickly sighted by Jack
Frost and nipped. while fingers. ears and
feet did not escape the rsvages OF the frost
king and were badly chilled and frostbitten.
Every precaution which would not impede
their progress or efnciency was taken by
the boys, but this did not prevent them
suffering from the cold weather.
All the managers OF the different messen-
ger agencies reported that many Of their
boys we're not on duty yesterday. owing to
the effects of their exposure OF the day
before. Frost bites predominated In the on
duty reports.
The managers state that the public was
also particularly aggravating in the de-
mands made upon the agencies. expecting
a boy to be upon the doorstep the moment
he had been called. The boys labored
earnestly to serve their patrons and many
we're rewarded by very generous tips"
several receiving as high as $40 from a
single trip. All the boys reaped a harvest
during the holiday service, which they
think well repays them for the extra effort
which they put forth.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26

school has recently been established
In the Young Women's Christian associa-
tion OF Cleveland for the training Of ex-
pert domestics. The young women enter
ing the class are given board and lodging
for six months without expense to them
selves excepting the class uniform, consist
ing Of black calico dress. white aprons.
Guns and collars. Under the direction Of
a competent teacher the girls do the work
OF the building. at the same time learning
the principles OF domestic science in all
it's branches. They receive their cooking
and serving lessons in regular classes and
are in every way trained for the manage
ment Of a household. Al the end Of six
months they leave the institution with GER
tihcates Of competent. well trained serY-
ants and as domestics they are certain OF
positions and good wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
POOR CHILDREN ARE MADE GLAD.
Miss MnEee Plays santa Claus Mt City
Mission.

Mission.
Probably in no place in Omaha did Christ
mas mean more to the children than at
Tenth Street City mission. Not Christmas
In It's truest sense, perhaps, but in all its
bewildering delight of anticipation, sur
prise and satisfaction. The 100 children
In regular attendance were provided with
presents. and a half hundred more, some
strangers and others only occasional vis-
itors from other parts of the city, we're
given bags Of candy. Following her plan
Of last year, Miss Magee, the city mis-
sionary, had ascertainCd the wants of the
children and as nearly as possible supplied
each package with at least one of the de-
sired articles, the rest of the bundle being
made up from toys that had been contrib
uted
To avoid all possible confusion, the girls
had been told to come for their things at
. o'clock and the boys at TO- but needless
of the cold, good sized group had assem-
bled half an hour before time to be ad-
mitted. The rear end of the mission room
had been partitioned of to hide the bulging
packages that were piled high on tables
and benches. and when the door was opened
the girls came trooping in-about 100 of
them-many with baby brother or sister,
and sat quietly down to wait until their
names were called, a strangely subdued
assembly. considering the occasion.
In their childish faces the stamp OF early
responsibility was mingled with radiant ex-
pectancy as they watched the window
through which Miss Magee passed the pack
ages. As each received her package she
passed out. for none was allowed to open a
bundle in the building. and was greeted
with a shout from the large crowd Of boys
that pranoed up and down the walk and
steps in front Of the building in their i'm
patience to be admitted and their effort to
keep warm. The arrival Of Santa Claus
At this iuacture avected any real disorder,
and when a few minutes later the girls
had been disposed Of and the door was
opened again, there were no stragglers
among the boys as they burst into the
room. They we're seated at one side OF the
room' where they squirmed and twisted
IN eager tmpatienee, awaiting their turns
There was considerable variation in the
packages, for the children received their
rewards according to their attendance and
behavior during the year There was little
complaint, however. though several enter
Drising street urchins. not regular mem
bsrs Of the mission, energetically endeav-
ored to trade their gifts for those they
considered more desirable.
BY 1880 the building was cleared OF all
save those who had remained to carry home
the dinners that had been provided for
some Of the poorer families and a few o.
the mothers who had come TO help the
smaller children with their bundles.
There was no distribution of clothing.
for these wants are supplied as they oc-
eur. II was truly a ehildren's Christmas
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
SERMON AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL.
Rev. Craig breaches on the Nativity
of Christ.


The story OF the nativity Of Christ, as
found in the second chapter Of Luke, was
the theme Of the IL o'clock service at the
Trinity cathedral yesterday morning. Rev.
r. e. L. Craig took the seventh verse OF
this chapter as the text for his sermon
And she brought forth her hrst born son
and wrapped him in swsddling clothes, and
laid him in a manger; because there was
no room for them in the inn.''
This day stands out the brightest and
gladdest in all the Christian world each
hallowed by angels song declaring the
birth Of the Savior and the doctrines OF
peace and good will toward men.
II see in the nativity Of Christ a greater
Importance and greater significance than
in His rising from the dead. Think Of leav-
ing all that celestial power and worship
that He might come to this earth. Think
Of heavens King contented to become a
baby laid in swaddling clothes in q man
ger. 1t would be ungrateful; It would be
heartless and cold IL the Christian world
ever forgot this day. Isn't II a pity that
today there are so many churches cold and
without worshiper inside?
when Jesus came He came as all lead
ers, heros and martyrs have come into
this world associated with poverty. The
rulers OF the world have not been born in
palaces and rocked in the cradles of the
year" said the minister. 1T Is q day
rich; they have been born In poverty. The
splendor and grandeur OF external condi-
tions have made no man great. Every phil
osopher and every government has slept in
the cradle of some child.
Think Of I'll In the rooms OF the pal
aces. or in the houses OF the world that
was His, there was no room for Him. He
came into a world that was cruel and
heartless, that could find no resting place
for its Savior but a manger. Is 1t the same
today7 II He came among us today, would
there be room for Him in the selfish world? ?
Are we so busy with scheming to beat
each other; so busy making money that He
would go unnotlced7 Is He now placed in
the stable because there is no room for
Him? Let us each ask ourselves Is there
room for Him in our hearts, or is He now
lying in hard manger?"
An appropriate musical program was rem
dered by the choir. The anthem Of the
morning was, Sing Oh, Heavens" by
Tours; and the solo sung by w. B. Wilkens
was, "oh. Holy Night" by Adams. Mr..
Rohrs assisted on the cornet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
Woman's Work in Club and Charity

The board Of directors Of the Young
womep's Christian association has issued
a general invitation to its members and
friends. both men and women. to attend its
New Years reception TO be held at the
association rooms from to o'clock on
New Years day. The following program
will be given at o'cloek:
There, Little Girl, Don't Cry"
Y. w. C. A. ouartette
O'Ai Mrs. F. c. Res;ier: i:'''''''''''
Mr.. 4. E. kennedy. ;ii;''''
Miss swanson
Miss Helen Hoagiand.
During the evening there will be music
by a string orchestra. Refreshments will
be served during the evening and Mesdames
Horace G. Burt. ]. B. Berry. f. H. Cole.
B. F. drummer, @. A. Joslyn, Guy C. Bar
ton and Smith will preside at the tables.
The bible classes are closed until after
New Years day. The evening classes will
reopen on January at o'clock. and the
afternoon classes on Tuesday, January 6.
at o'clock. Both classes will continue
the study OF Ruth. The Sunday school
less classes under Miss Reed will be re-
sumed on Thursday, January s. at 1880
o'clock.
The ouid Libet club will meet at S;l5
p. IN. January 2. and will begin the study
Of Macbeth" The gymnasium classes will
open on January 5.
The gymnasium classes at South branch
will reopen on January and the Bible
and literary classes on Tuesday, January
g. A special meeting Of all the branch
members has been called for o'clock on
Friday evening. The girls of the Sunshine
cIuh hawa isauad iuNffafFoua IA THAR uaol hara
for a Christmas party TO be given at Grace
chapel from 2;So until 5 o'clock on satur-
day afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
ENTERTAINMENT AT PoOR FARM
Takes Place in Long Corridor After
BIE Dinner. -.

An entertainment arranged by the Misses
Crounse, Miss Hitchcock, Mr.. Mcintyre and
Mr.. Doyle was the unusual feature Of the
Christmas day celebration at the county
farm and hospital. 1t was given in the long
corridor at 430, most of the numbers be-
ing musical. Others were pantomime and
shadow pictures. .r------
At 2S0 there was served the dinner which
superintendent Henry oest had prepared
and the menu for which included, chicken
soup, oysters, roast turkey, lamb with mint
sauce, chicken fricassee, roast goose.
mashed potatoes. French peas. celery, plum
pudding with brandy sauce. ice cream, as
sorted cake. coffee. And for good measure
there were added packages of fruit and
nuts,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26

the anthems. "Harki What Mean Those
Holy Voices" by Sullivan. and Drop
Down, Ye Heavens" by Barnby, by the
united choir OF forty voices, lent charm
to the services. The edihce was filled
with a large congregation, which gave
close attention to ;he sermon delivered
by the pastor, Edward F. TrefE. who took
for his subject, "A Savior Born" He dealt
with the story Of Christ's birth in the man
ger and drew thoughtful lessons from His
life, which. he said, should be applied to
our everyday life.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
STAGE FOLKS FARE VERY WELL
Christmas supper at Boyd's and Gifts
at Front of the Houses.

Chrastmas supper at BOyd's and Gtftn
at Front of the Houses.
real meal, accommodating real appe-
tites, was served on the stage Of Boyd's
theater last night after the performance
Of "Florodora." The entertainers we're
Mr.. John G.. Fisher and Mr. Thomas w.
Ryley. proprietors Of the piece. and the
guests we're the seventy ght members
Of their company. II was distinctly a
Christmas feast, with the spirit OF good
will so dominant that the soloists, with
the stunning gowns and capitalized names,
freely hob-nobbed with the flower girls,
Welsh peasants, etc." and the comedians,
with the flexible voices and fat salaries.
bartered pleasantries with the "F1oro-
dorian farmers, laborers, ETC."
The members Of the company had all
Jared we'll In the matter Of presents-so
well. indeed that . full wagon load of
express was delivered at the theater be-
fore they arrived and had to be stored un-
I'll yesterday evening after the matinee.
Manager Burgess OF the theater re-
ceived a silver set from his stage employees
and various gifts from the members OF his
executive stan, who also exchanged pres
ents with each other.
Manager Carl Reiter of tie Orpheum
theater received a fancy leather case for
his opera hat from some of his employees,
a sealskin cap from others and pleasing
mementoes from Lillian Burkhart and
from those now playing the house. Billy
Byrne received, besides a silver-trimmed
umbrella and cane, fancy mufiers and
eight boxes of cigars and Of their contents
had just ten smokes loft at O'Clock. The
performers we're so we'll remembered by
absent friends that one entire dressing
room was required as a storage place pend
ing the proper time for removing wrap
pers
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
AT OTHER EPISCOPAL CHURCHES.
Christmas Services at st. Barnabas'
and mt st. Johns.

Christians Services at Sc. Barnabas'
and Mt st. Johns.
Christmas day was observed at st. Bar
nabas' by an early celebration at 1880 in
the morning and the second celebration at
IL. The holy communion was administered
at both services. The sermon was preached
at IL o'clock by Rt Rev. A. L. Will
liams, bishop coadiutor, who took for his
subject the collects of the liturgy. Solos
were rendered by Henry Howes and Ruben
French.
The celebration Of the holy communion
was enjoyed at midnight Christmas eve
at st. Johns Episcopal church, under the
charge of Rev. c. H. Young There was an
early celebration at 1880 yesterday morn
ing and a service for the children of the
church at 10 o'clock. At the midnight serv-
ice the choir rendered the Communion
Service" by Conant, and the anthem, Let
Us Now Go Even Unto Bethlehem"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
WORK OF THE SALVATION ARMY.
Food, Clothing and Fuel for One Thou
sand Families.

rOOu, OIOtnIug anu Fueh TOT One TnOu-
sand Families.
The work which was undertaken by the
members Of the Salvation Army and which
was successfully accomplished Christmas
day. brought comfort and good cheer to
over 1000 families in this city who were in
direct need OF charity, many Of whom,
ashamed and regretting to ask for aid,
were sought out by the army and Health
Officer Woodbridge after a most diligent
canvass had been made. To each of these
families a basket full Of food and good
things was taken. The gifts served to
brighten the gloomy holiday which seemed
destined to settle over many a household.
Clothing in large quantities was also given
to the needy poor, while coal and fuel
brought warmth to many fresides.
The members Of the Salvation Army
worked far into the night that the distri-
button might be accomplished. and sorrow
full tales are unfolded by the workers Of
the conditions which were found by them
while they were engaged in their duties.
Houses which contained several families
were located and there we found that not
sufficient fuel remained to even heat the
place during the night In others food was
entirely gone and the members of the i'm
poverished homes we're all too scantily
clad. There was not one OF those 1000
families but needed the substantial aid that
was sent to it," said one OF the army after
he had returned to headquarters from his
mission of mercy.
The bread donated by the bakers union
was used in the distribution, while the
meat was furnished by the Cudahy Packing
company.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
Children Entertain at HanscOm Park

The members of the Hanscom Park
Methodist Sunday school appropriately OBJ
served the Christmastide Thursday evening,
when a pleasing entertainment was given
by them before a large audience. The little
people admirably rendered carols and gave
recitations that were exceptionally enter
tanning. Songs by the entire school and
several by the different departments served
to make an excellent program. The rendi-
tions by the little people showed careful
drill and preparation.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
AnnOuncements Of the Theaters.

The role OF Lord Abercoed, in 'EIoro-
dora" will be sung at the Boyd tonight by
q former Omaha boy. 7. E. Whitehead.
The role is one of the most prominent
male roles in the piece. 1t is usually sung
by Charles Bowers, who. however, gives 1t
to whitehead for the night in order that
the latter may show his friends how we'll
he can handle a dificult part. Whitehead
was formerly in the employ OF Armour &
Co. and was q favorite socially.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26

Of toys and candy and, best Of all. II was
reflected back into the homes. for II was
there that the bundles we're opened and
enjoyed
Friday evening there will be a Christmas
stereopticon entertainment At the mission
in which the children will have a large
part.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
Cantata at Grace Baptist.

One OF tho pleasing Christmas entertain
ments which was given in this city Thurs
day evening was that Of .he Grace Baptist
church, Tenth and Arbor streets. The pro-
gram for the evening consisted Of a cantata
entitled, "A Good Time with Santa Claus"
The production was listened to by a large
audience and merited much praise for those
who took part in the entertainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26

Many OF the higher priced sets offered in
Omaha owe part Of their price to the fact
that not more than 100, or 200, or $50 sets
have been published. There is a set of
Tennyson's poems. costing $3.50. which Is
limited to the latter number, and varIo-
rum Shakespeare. with notes by all Of the
editors of that author, limited in numbers
as to the edition which sells for s25 a
volume, the set being complete in twenty
four volumes. The books by French and
German authors are in translations and in
the original at the same price, and the
illustrations and text of the highest priced
books can be secured at much lower price
in cheaper binding where the edition is not
limited in numbers,
One Of the most interesting series now
issued for sale at subscription is the
Worlds Greatest Classics" sixty volumes,
sold at 81 per volume. This series covers
almost the entire range OF art, science and
literature. history, politics, philosophy,
poetry. from the dawn of literature in
Greece to the present day. Another inter-
estins publication is the New International
Encyclopedia" the information In which is
based on the census Of 1900 in the United
States and upon the latest census in all
other countries. II Is at least ten years
ahead Of all other encyclopedias, as their
figures are based on the census Of 1890.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
CITY PRISONERS IN GOOD LUCK
Those who Are Detained Get an Un-
usual Dinner.

uouaA Dtnner.
Christmas day was not permitted to pass
unnoticed and unobserved at the police
headquarters, as the occasion caused the
usual diet to be greatly changed, and pork
heart and stew we're not on the menu for
the men behind the bars. Judge Berka,
while holding police court sessions. per-
mitted prisoners to go without the custom
ary fines or sentences, as the most appro-
pirate way of showing his good will. He
dispensed with large array OF inebriates
with: "You may go. and merry Christ
mas to you"
The delectable array OF good things which
adorned the jail board consisted Of chicken
potpie, roast beef, cranberrIes, prunes,
mashed potatoes, picked beets. celery.
pies, fruit and coffee. It was such a
spread that 1t tempted several of the on
GERS on the day shift to avoid the zero
weather and enjoy their Christmas dinner
from the Jail bill CT fare. ....
During the day women from the Tenth
street mission called and remembered the
prisoners with gifts.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26

Noah's arks for the little boys, and there
were dolls and tiny dishes and books for
the little girls-and there was candy for
everybody. just as II might be in real homes
where papas and mammas are present to
see the Joy that the faces reflect. superin-
tendent A. W. Clark had arranged the af-
fair and Mrs. A. W. Edwards, the assistant
superintendent. attended to the distributing
Of the gifts
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
NEwsBOYs ARE IN THE GAME, TOO.

FarnAm street Home.
The little stomach OF the thin little news
boy had another opportunity to experience
the advantages Of expansion yesterday aft
ernoon. Christmas spread was served
at the Newsboys' home 1416 Farnam street,
and at least 100 were benehciaries as par
takers.
The. center Of the library was occupied
by one long table, but during the regular
meal hours this Was insufheient to accom-
modate the crowd and 3 number Of the din
ers enjoyed the novelty Of lap supper. The
menu Included goose as the principal sub
stantial, and candy, fruit and nuts as the
principal dAinties.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26

lowing recipe:
WINE JELLY.
One package lemon Jell-o. pint OF boil
ing water, cup of sugar / cup OF sherry
Nines juice OF six oranges. Cut each
orange In two, being careful not TO break
the case. When jelly is partly conRealed
NIL cases and set in cool place Serve
with whipped cream piled on top May be
served in sherbet cups II desired. A de-
heious wine jelly can also be made by
adding one glass OF good sherry or port
wine to any Of the Jell-O favors.
A nice dessert for any meal. at any
time. Four havors-Lemon. Orange, Rasp-
berry and Strawberry.
Al Eroeers. 10 cents.
oET a PACKAGE TO-DAY
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CELEBRATE DAY
Fifteenth "Christmas LibRtions" of
Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 4.

Mt. Calvary Commandery No. 4.
Mount Calvary commandery No. 1,
Knights Templar, enjoyed with their wives
and friends yesterday morning. at Masonic
temple, their fifteenth annual "Christmas
libations" The members were clothed in
the full Templar regalia and the program
was a most impressive one.
Following the song, Onward. Christian
Soldiers" by the choir, Eminent Sir Knight
Benjamin F. Thomas delivered the address
Of welcome. He made comparison Of the
holidays Of the year and pointed out how
far the Christmas day outclassed all Of the
others. Sir Knight Asel Steere, jr., spoke
of the Knights Of the Cross and their OBJ
jects and duties. What Christmas meant
to the knights Templar was told by Sir
Knight Sylvester A. Searie. The departed
sir knights we're eulogized in the address
of Sir Knight z. Combie Smith. "rhe Real
and the Ideal' was the subject OF Sir
Knight Frank H. Gaines address. The mu-
sic OF the occasion was under the direction
OF Sir Knight e. M. Jones. Jo r. Barton
sang the solo, Face to Face"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
HOLIDAY. Rates.

On December "a. rs and 81 and January 1
the Chicago. Milwaukee 4 st. Paul rail-
way will sell round trip tickets to points
within 200 miles at fare and One-third.
Final limit. January 2.
City once. 1904 FarnAm 81. "
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
A nenutifuI CnIendar.

The Milwaukee Railway has published
an artistic calendar for 1908. SIX sheets,
1Ox15 inches, of beautiful reproductions in
colors of pastel drawings by Bryson. Price.
rs cents. On sale at City Ticket once.
1904 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
BIG DINNER AT FLTSNs HOTEL
Host Makes speech ON Dividing OF
the Ways.

most MAKES speech ON Dividing of
the Ways.
SiXty-two prisoners at the county fail,
including six women, shared in the Christ
mas festivities to the extent OF a good, big
dinner, and not a few Of them received
also special gifts from friends at large
There we're services after the meal had
put the erring ones In a properly receptive
mood, which was at about $780, the nrst
helping Of turkey having been passed out
through the kitchen window an hour and a
half earlier.
One Of the most pleasing addresses OF
the day was that of Hon. Thomas Flynn
formerly of the state legislature and an
Irish orator of considerable prominence
Mr.. Flynn spoke on the dividing of the
ways, and emphasized the, necessity Of
every man making an early choice between
two alternatives. His speech is herewith
given in full:
There's domestics In one box and Key
Vests in the other. Choose for yourselves ''
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
LITTLE ORPHANS MADE HAPPY

Heavily Laden Christmas Tree at
Child SAVING Institute.
Thirty-hVe little hearts were set anutter
out At the Child Saving institute at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon when the in
mates thereof were given access to the
darkened dining room in the center of
which was an unusually large Christmas
tree unusually heavily laden. There were
wagons and trains and street cara and
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26
Nou Take NO Rish

In using Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. II cures
all lung troubles or no pay. zoe and 81.
For sale by Kuhn Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-26

the Christmas tree each year for the Or.
phanS' home. Every member OF the club
is expected to be present with a guest.
each bringing a gift to be put upon the
tree. The president Of the club personally
has provided doll for each girl in the
home.