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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-07-04
A Boys LETTER.
He Wrote to His Father and Incl
dentally Reminded Him of the
Fourth of July

An Omaha boy who is spending the
summer with his grandmother in the
western part of the state writes as fol
lows to his fond papa:
Dear Papa:-I am very well and
having good time please send me a
dollar to spend on the Fourth of July
Grandma has been well all summer and
they are selling two punches of fire
crackers for cents here have got 80
cents saved up to buy fireworks will
you please send me a pistol and lot
of paper caps Last Sunday 1 went to
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-07-04

could see the earth again, luminous
in a pale green glow and apparently
soaring steadily toward me. Then ]
owy green, the river looked broader
and now L could see the lake as ii
coming up directly under me, silvery
blue. Then / heard a murmur as OF
many distant voices which grew loud
err and louder. / heard cheers and
looked over for the last time. I was
falling SO swiftly now that prayed
and thought of my mother by turns
Then 1 covered my face with my
hands and waited for the crash.
'But suddenly the basket in which
I crouched stopped with a sudden
jerk, and then the big silken bag
came softly rustling down over me
1 felt another gentle bump, the
voices were ringing in my ears, an6
I felt a hundred bands pulling away
at the empty balloon. When I can't
to I was in hammock on the porch
of the little hotel near the lake. ]
wasn't hurt in the least, and my
mother, laughing, crying and thank.
ing God in her reverent old Irish way.
was holding my hands. I had de.
scended within a hundred yards of
the place had started from and had
spent nearly three hours at a great
altitude. Of course my mother was
wild with fear, but Prof. Winball.
who knew his business, treasured her
somewhat by his own certainty that
the absolute stiffness of the air
would insure my safe descent near
by. His only worry was that I'd fall
in the lake, and score of boats were
patrolling the waters watching for
me. The balloon anchor was what
caused the first jolt as swept down
ward, but it broke the force of the
fall and probably saved me from a
broken limb at least. No, never
went near a balloon again, but I'm
not sorry for the experience.'-Ch
cago Record-Herald.
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TAKING A MAN UNAWARES.

Bland, Mo-, June 30.-F. B. Crider
describes very graphically. how he
was overtaken by an enemy and his
narrow escape, he says:
For years L have been troubled
with Kidney Disease which came on
me so gradually that 1 did not know
what it was until the pains in my
back warned me that it was Kidney
Trouble.
81 began treatment at once and
used one medicine after another but
without help till at last 1 was just
about to give up in despair.
"Just then 1 heard of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and bought few boxes and
began to take them. They helped me
from the first and now 1 am COM
pletely cured. "Dodd's Kidney Pills
is the only medicine that ever did me
any good. They are worth their
weight in gold.''
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-07-04
BABIES FROM CABBAGES.
Little Italian Boy Gives a New Yer
sion of the Old S<ork
Legend.

There are almost is many versions of
the stork legend as there are of the
original creation, but one that COM
bines the familiar features of that
pretty fiction with cabbages is GER
tainly unusual. Such version was re-
Gently told to an East side kinder
garten- teacher by one of her Italian
pupils, says the New York Tribune.
Just before the morning exercises be-
gan she was sitting at her desk and the
children were standing in groups about
the room animatedly discussing their
various important affairs, when sud-
denly the teacher caught the following
scrap of their conversation:
But they are born in cabbages; 1
tell you, know they are"
The speaker was bright-eyed little
Italian boy, who had for his audience
little Sicilian girl, whose soft, dreamy
eyes belied a very practical nature.
you don't believe that, do you,
teacher?'' she queried, turning round
believe what, Carhe?" was the in
quiry.
Alberto, he say that babies are born
in cabbages."
''Why, teacher, of course you believe
it, don't you?" inquired Alberto, ex-
eitedly. The teacherwas rather puzzled
To say mo" was to shake the child's
faith in his mothers pretty fable, so
she temporized.
their being" said she.
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SO graceful in its folds of silk
The banner of the freei
The spirit born at Lexington,
THAT fought at Bunker Hill
Ard stood through tears and greater strife
Shall bear tEee onward still.
Hurrah. Hurrahi the welkln rings
From rugged coast OF Maine!
From far P2cifc's golden shore
Comes answer back again!
Brave sailor hands shall raise to-day
In pride On every sea
fsOld Gloryr' lit by fadeless stars,
The banner of the free!
The blood OF gray and valiant sires,
Warm coursing through our veins,
Is quicksned by the happy dawn
And thrilled by martial strains
Our loyal anthems notes are heard
Alike III every shade,
Their echoes fill the signing pine
And cheer the everglade.
The p,ow-share in the furrow waits
To turn the fertile field,
sEnwrcught in peace from patriot steel
That ne'er to wrong would yield.
DEshotted gun gives glad salute
Meath 1iberty's green tree,
While North and South together sing
The banner of the free!
Henry Denver In Springfield (Mass.) Re
publican.
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Hi. Financial Encumbrance.

YES" explained the lawyer, 'you
go through bankruptcy, and it win
relieve you of all financial burdens"
Sop said the man who was in
trouble what becomes of her?"
'Her! What do you mean?"
''My wife, of course."-Chicag ,
eost.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04
Plays and Players.

Edmond Rostand is writing a play called
'The Trial Of Joan Of Arc"
Milwaukee, st. Paul and Minneapolis are
now to have high-Class vaudeville.
George Monroe will resume starring next
season in a new play called THE Doings of
Mrs. Dooley."
Next season Buffalo Bits Wild West
tours Europe. This will probably be their
final season In this country.
Madame Janauschek, who is at Saratoga
Springs, is said to be In very poor health
and quite unable to help herself.
Peter F. Daley and Della Fox are to star
next season in a new English musical
comedy, entitled "In Fairyland."
Grace Cameron, late of the Foxy CUTLER
company, has been engaged to sing a prin-
cipal role in the coming production of THE
Chinese Honeymoon"
Francis Wilson and his family will sail
for Europe on May 10 on the Lain He
had engaged passage on the new yacht
Sardegna, which lost its propeller of the
Azores last week.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

little girl who played the prince Of wales
to Mansheld's Richard III. She was taken
sick and Mansfield paid all her mothers
expense from the FIRST. He went every
day to visit with her at the hospital and
brought her toys and fruits. She has been
looking forward to seeing the great actor
play Beau Brummel. He promised her
she should. but every day her case became
more hopeless. Then she reailzed It, and
one day she complained he had not kept
his promise. At that he threw off his
great coat and disclosed all the hnery
Of the foppish hero. Then and there he
acted the principal scenes from the
comedy and declared afterward that he
never acted better or to a more appreci-
alive audience.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

We have left on our hands several pianos
(the very cream) from the Hardman Piano
stock. 1 latest style "HARDMAN." 3
celebrated "HARRINGToNs," 2 popular
styled STORY G. CLARKS," a couple Of
'sCHAEFFER'S." These were the finest
styles, and all that remains Of this i'm
mense stock OF IT'S pianos bought by us for
spot cash at our own price. This week
all Of these will be closed out at slaughter
prices-to make a complete cleanup Of this
stock.
II you want a genuine bargain in high
grade Piano this is your chance. We dis
like to print the prices, but you can de-
pend on 1t their like was never offered for
sale in Omaha for $4,000 more money.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04
Every Week

Is a busy week at Schneider & Mueller's.
We don't know what business depression
means-and we don't want to know.
BUSINESS-We've always had, BUSINESS
we've got now, and BUSINESS we WILL
have II RIGHT quality Of instruments,
RIGHT treatment, RIGHT prices and
RIGHT terms count for anything.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04
All the Time

We have bargains and lots OF them-no
matter how much or how little you want to
spend. We desire to impress on your
mind that this house will always give you
100 cents worth of pianos for every dollar
spent with us.
We are proud Of the distinction OF being
the cheapest priced piano house in the west
for that makes us friends and brings
piano sales.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

ing mist Of Mason and Dixon's line. The
reminiscent battle scene, showing the
northern general and southern colonel re-
lating incidents Of the battle Of Gettysburg
will recall the sketch for those who saw II.
Another feature will be Sugonato's troupe
OF japanese acrobats and equilibrists. Lolita
Gladstone, the well known coincidence,
characterlzes a quaint country girl as her
share Of the entertainment. while a variety
OF Instrumental music will be contributed
by Mallory brothers and Brooks, a trio APP
p%arently capable OF getting music out Of
nearly any old kind Of instrument. La
Petite Sydney, a character dancer, will
make a local appearance for the first time.
Marsh and Sartella's speciality is singing
and dancing. Entirely new moving
pictures will be projected by the kino-
drome. General Manager Beck Of Chi
cago reports that since the close Of the
new lease instructions have been given
the American and European booking
agents of the orpheum Circuit company to
push the booking for next season and as
serts that everything possible will be done
to have a superior line OF attractions.
Commencing with the matinee today, the
management OF the Trocadero promises its
patrons an exceptionally strong aggrega-
ton OF talent in the Partisan Bellies bur-
lesquers, who combine the three lngredi-
ents Of amusement. burlesque, comedy and
vaudeville in an excellent manner. The two
burlesques, which are presented here for
the first time. are Robinson Crusoe, jr."
and The Liberty Beliefs" which are
brimful Of excellent comedy and pleasing
songs. The olio is composed Of Van Tassel
and Rowland. character artists, who also
introduce a broad sword contest. the Chat
ham sisters, song and dances artists; Klein
and Clifton, eccentric dancing turn; Former
and Carter, coon shouters,' and William
Holland, descriptive vocalist. The engage
ment lasts the entire week, with daily
matinees. On next Friday evening Manager
Rosenthal repeats his amateur night.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

Yes. the subject of ~loquacious Interrupt
ton is a vast one. but as long as ill-breed-
ing exists that will exist. AS long as
s~elhshness and refusal to consider others
exist, so long will people talk at a concert
or lecture or service.
know of a church where ushers reprove
people who talk disturbingly, and l con-
graduate them on their courage. but 1t is
not fair to the usher to be compelled to
ask him TO be a policeman without a star.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04
HERBERT H. ELLIOTT

Teacher of Mandolin, Guitar a Banjo.
s2 Range Blk. 18th and Harvey Streets.
Studio hours. 10 a. m. 70 0 p. m, except
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Telephone B29l6
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04
easements

For the closing week OF the present
theatrical season there seems to have been
a rather unequal division OF time among
the different attractions which are booked
for presentation here. So many meritorious
attractions following each other so closely
as those in prospect for the next two weeks
will not only work a hardship upon the
purses OF the enthusiastic play patrons,
but will have a bad effect upon the box
once receipts Of the different attractions
as well. The u~nseasonable weather will
also undoubtedly have It's effect upon the
attendance. and while large audiences are
already assured for the engagements OF
John Drew and Richard Mansfield, the bal
ance Of attractions can hope for only or
binary attendance at the best. The bunch
ing Of important attractions at the close
OF the season in the west seems to be
an annual occurrence that k not alto
gether explainable. Much Of the fault lies
in the fact that many OF the more inn
portant attractions can remain almost the
entire season In New York and the other
eastern cities and only get as far west as
Omaha late in April or early in May. With
such attractions as Richard Mansfield.
Maude Adams, Viola Allen and others OF
their class. this makes little difference in
"A aNN0huahNNf no pNOpit VI oNAoAh -
point at any time to attend performances
OF superlative excellence such as is al
ways forthcoming during engagements OF
these stars, but the others must accept
only fair patronage. This lack Of patronage
has its effect, too, upon the standing OF
Omaha as a theatrical town. Naturally the
late corners, who are accustomed to play
ing to the full capacity Of the theaters
during the earlier part Of the season, can
not account for the lack Of patronage, un-
less It be that Omaha is unappreciatlve
However, there seems to be no ultimate
solution Of the problem or no good way
to prevent it's recurrence. unless the
theatrical syndicate can be induced to sc
arrange the booking OF the more i'm
portant attractions that tour the country
annually as to have part OF them oper
their seasons in the west and part In the
east. But let's be thankful that we get
any Of the great stars and take them
whenever they see Mt to come.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04
THIS WEEK

VIII be a general cleaning up week at our
store-odds and ends Of all descriptions
bargains galore. Melodians for $500. Or
Eans az $500 and up. Square Pianos from
$1,000 up. Several Uprights at cost, to
make room.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

This afternoon and tonight are the
concluding performances of the present en-
gagement Of the Grace Hayward company
at the Boyd. The sensational melo-drama,
"Reaping the whirlwind,' will be the bill
at both performances. Mr.. Ferris in
augurates his summer season at this house
Sunday, May rs.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04
Musical

I have been encouraged by the receipt Of
several letters approving Of an article on
Babies which appeared recently in this
column. One was from a fond parent. Now,
l am requested to express myself in what
my friends call my usual tender and
gentle style'-whatever they may mean
by that-upon the subject of takers" or
"gossipers" at a recital or concert.
Here is certainly one of the most aggra-
waiting annoyances that fall to the lot OF
preacher, orator, singer, player or actor.
One cannot always do as the old minstrel
man did who, being annoyed by much
conversation and Indifference to the SHOW"
in one part of the house, walked down to
the footlights and addressed the noisy Sec
ton OF the audience thus: Ladies' and
gentlemen, we sincerely hope that we are
not disturbing you. II we are, we apologize
and we will endeavor to be as quiet as pos
sible."
Long years ago-oh, many years before
Omaha had depots ard expositions and
audltoriums and things, when Will Taber
was giving his free organ ~recitals, with the
customary catch-as-catch-can offertory, 1
wrote in The Bee protesting against the
garrulous firtations, silly babblings and
general conversations which went on while
he was playing.
You remember Taber, the sweet-souled
player on the instrument OF a thousand
voices. You remember how his delicate
fingers chased the fugitive thoughts which
huttered in the sunshine of his brain and
how he caught them on the organ keys
and gave them to us through the noble in
strument that he loved.
And the Interruption 1t was extremely
annoying to sit and try to listen sometimes
when a buzzing Of voices interfered with
the soft plaintiveness of that "vox hu-
mana stop. Taber has left us, but the
talking auditors remain.
1 remember, while on this subject, an In
cident in the life of that late lamented
apostle Of the beautiful-John McQuoid-
he who saw everything. but himself. as the
child sees a bright ~hower-who was SO I'M
hurtful, so gentle, so poetic-to me. a re-
incarnation Of Oliver Goldsmith. DR.. Nc
Quoid was preaching one OF his famous
sermons and was waxing eloquent on a
favorite thought when suddenly he stopped
and, looking directly at some persons who
were engaged in conversation and laugh
ter, he said with q tone of pathetic sad
ness: This is not a funny story, / am
not telling q joke" He resumed his dis
| course and 1t was listened to with intense
and silent interest.
Yes, the subject OF ~loquacious Interrupt
ton is a vast one. but as long as ill-breed-
ing exists that will exist. As long as
s%elhshness and refusal to consider others
exist. so long will people talk at a concert
or lecture or service.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

A song recital by Prof. Clement B.. Shaw
will be given under the auspices Of the
music department OF the woman's club, at
$3.50 Monday evening. May IL. at the First
Congregational church. Prof. Shaw will be
assisted by the best talent. and all music
lovers, the club and their friends are in
vited. THOMAS ]. KELLY.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

Marie Swanson. Harpist, S2s s.. 18th ST
See Davies opening on society page.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

In spite Of the severe rainstorm last
Sunday night a large audience assembled
at the First Methodist church for the third
(Frenchl evening Of the Historical Cycle
OF Composers" Tonight, promptly at 1880,
the fourth and last of the series will be
given. German composers will rule.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

The last bill Of the season at the Or
pheum begins with the matinee today, the
curtain ringing down for the last time this
season or a double bill on next Saturday
night, for Immediately after the regular
professional program the climax will be
reached. with an amateur performance.
The most pretentious Of the weeks Offer
lngs is the presentation OF the sterling one
act comedy drama, Tactics" by the Bar
rows-Lancaster company. who were seen
in 1t several seasons back. It reveals
the true American spirit and p~ortrays the
sending into obscurity Of the last vanish
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

should be mentioned. l agree with my
correspondent, who suggests that some
thing should be written about II, but l
must absolutely decline TO say a word about
II, through sheer inability to find words
to express myself. l never could roast.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

Next week is the last one Of the cur
rent regular theatrical season OF the
Boyd. Three attractions I'LL II, one being
the most notable one of the season
Mansfield in "Beaucaire." others are:
when Reuben Comes to Town." a big
musical comedy OF the New York casino
sort, and May Irwin. in THE Widow
Jones'" Miss Irwin puts the period to
the season Sunday night, May Is. For
three successive seasons she has done SO.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

J e. Markell q SON. Props.
G. II. Peoples, Manager.
A d. Davenport. Principal Clerk
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

AS It may be Of interest to go back once
In awhile to old times. here is a reprint
Of an article by the present scribe in The
Bee many years ago. when the column was
headed Dominant Seventies
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-09-10
Warning Against
Forest and Prairie Fires
OFFICE or
STATE PoRBST COMMISSIONER.

Sr.~- p>.v.r Conu,..,ouv,
st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. rs.
State Of Minnesota 1895 <Act ofApril 1Sth)
cities and fresidents OF vintage councils. Fire
precautions to prevent forest and prairie
fires, and II they occur. to go and extinsuish
or control them: and in emergencies to call
eighteen years Of age to assist. Reports Of
such fires with particulars tending to dx
responsibility therefor shall be made within
to provide and sign an abstract Gao herein)
of the penalties under said law, and it 10
made the duty Of the County commissioners
published IN at least three issues o! the
official paper in their respective counties each
8
to publish this notice entire.
Under said law the folio owing are liable to
or both: ' ''~ ''''0' NV ' "
Any person who maliciously sets or causes
combust;ble material whereby the property
OF another Is destroyed and life is sacrificed.
The following are liable to penalty not
ing three months:
Any person refusing. without cause, to a..
sist fire wardens in e1tingushing forest or
prairie fires.
Any fire warden who neg1ects to perform
his duties.
Any person who willfully, nesligently or
careless1y set, on fire, or causes to be set on
fire, any woods, prairies or other com busti
bic material thereby causing injury TO an
other.
Any person who shall kindle a fire. on OF
dangerously near to forest or prairie land
and leave It unquenched, or who shall be q
party thereto.
Any person who shall use other than IN.
combuetible fire wards for firearms or carry
q naked torch. frebrand OF other exposed
light in or dangerously near TO forest land.
Any person who shall wilfully or needless.
~ deface, destroy or remove this Or any
requirements Of tie above mentioned act.
Any railroad company wiltulIy neg1ectinG
to provide efficient spark arresters on it, en-.
gines; or to keep it, right Of way to the
width of 100 feet cleared OF combustible
material; o. which shall fa'l to comply with
other provisions OF Section ~ OF the above
mentioned act.
The following are liable to a penalty OF not
less than s. nor more than $50:
Any railroad employr who wiltn,ly violates
the provisions OF Section ~ OF the above
mentioned act.
Any owner OF threshin& or other portable
steam engine who neglects to have emcient
spark arrestors, or who shall depoeit live
Goals or hot ashes without extinguishing the
same.
R.c. DUNN, Estate Auditory,
Forest Commissioner
&C. ANDREWS,
Chief Fire Warden.