Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-19

.>,..,,h and Eve and other theories Of the
origin Of humanity and maintains that
woman was created before man. His claim
Is that life itself at the beginning was
female, and for countless ages after man
was created from woman the latter ruled
him and was his superior. Then came a
transition In which man gained the upper
hand, which has resulted. in the middle
and higher classes, in the degeneration OF
the physical, moral and mental life Of
woman.
Mans superiority over woman in physi-
cal. moral and mental qualities Prof
Thomas regards as adventurous and hints
that the time may come when the restora-
ton Of the earlier state Of AFFAIRS, with
woman the dominating force in economic
as well an social AFFAIRS, win take plaza.
English Women Are Poor Speakers.
There are about 200 women writers in
London and these women have an annual
dinner at which as many OF them as possi-
BILE are present. An American woman who
was present at the dinner this year was
surprised to find that the English women
who write are such poor speakers, even as
the average English woman. She is not
brought up with the idea that she Is ever
likely to speak in public. and finds It not
an easy thing to do when occasion re-
auires. These English authors have a way
Of getting their manuscripts before pub
fishers that is interesting TO American
women, who are not much in favor of the
middle man or woman who would trans
act the business. In this country the
woud-be author prefers to address her
feeble efforts to the publishers direct,
though she is aware Of the fact that there
L., haN tAaN fa-
publishers see the work Of authors first
presented to them. In England many Of
the critics of the newspapers are women,
and their opinions are considered of value
by the public, awaiting II as a general
thing. before buying the book. The manu-
sorips are sold to publishers through two
prominent agencies. There are agencies
also in the United States, but the authors
do not recognize them as the English do.
While some of the best works of amateur
women writer's IN the United States ap-
pears first In the magazines, the English
magazines only receive contributions, as a
general thing, from we'll known writer's,
and before a magazine viii accept a story
q woman must have written a good selling
book Tho American taste 10 always con-
suited. as there IL much more OF a sale In
this country. Upon the whole, the woman
who would write either as journalist or
Is an author, has a very much better OPP
portunity IN the United States. AS we
seldom hear Of any English women writer's
except the best, we are inclined to think
them superior to American writers. We
probably have no writer In the class with
Mrs. Ward, but, beginning with Mrs. Be
land. we have many good women writer's.
A woma me- Wav VIII, m MoSA
During fifteen years, writes a woman to
Good Housekeeping. have had in my SER
vice six girls who have been a comfort and
help such as no mere servant can be-
have never paid wages higher than my
neighbors have done, and our home Is SO
small that a maid has to be content with
humble accommodations.
I have given, however what every mis-
tress does not Enthusiastically does not
believe ina certain friendliness, cordial
sympathy. an interest in the inner life of
q, girl whose flesh and blood, whose heart,
ambitions and loves are not SO different
from my own.
One plan have carried out for years
has aided me largely In making the best
Of each maid who comes into my household.
Once q month I give her an afternoon of
companionship. not In the duties Of the
house, but In some little trip or recreation
she chooses by herself.
Sometimes I accompany her to a matinee,
while on pleasant summer days we go
picnicking in the woods or to some shore
resort. There have been afternoons spent
in museums and art galleries--when I have
been really astonished at what glimpse
OF things rare and beautiful means to such
q girl.
II you will try II, making yourself a key
to the mysteries of such an exhibit, you
will really find a great deal Of pleasure in
I It Hundreds Of women go out of their
way to do such work from settlement
standpoint. but It never occurs to them to
give such a pleasure TO a girl working in
their own Kitchens.
1t Is not alone the pleasure given that Il
appreciated; It is the companionship and
kindly interest find most valued. The
holiday give Is not the weekly Thursday
on II is some other convenient day, and
you will hnd as I do that the work has
all been satisfactorily completed before the
vacation occurs.
The Mecca of Children.
II one wants to see babyland In its glory
at Its zenith Above everything Younl
America holds imperial sway, There are
5000 visiting children there and more arr
pouring in by the southern and western
routes, with many from New York.
The bathing beach Is so shallow that ever
the wee ones can take care OF themselve
in the water. The ocean has no terror
for children there. and they are seen Il
their happiest frolics In the sand or in tn
shallow waters.
The records fail to show where chill
ever was worsted by the sea at the place
venturesome men and women who risi
going far out sometimes get In trouble, bu
the children are satisfied to stay in tn
shallow belt, where pleasure and securit,
are undeniably theirs.
Every night there Is a carnival and dane
for the little ones. The Steel pier ant
Young's are the favorite with the chill
dren for earnivals. and the steeplechas
pier is the one they like for fun and merr
capers. No matter what IL going on. on
must bow to the one In short frocks-he 1
king and rules over the city's summer life
Every Thursday forenoon there Is q bah
show at the Steel pier.
The Army and the Hired Girl,
The elusive hired girl has met her mate
at last. reports the Portland Oregoniar
Captain Howard of Walla Walla Is tn
man who has achieved undying fame an
won the envying admirtion OF his fellol
country man nv actually RettinR the bette