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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
clvities and Views of Progressive Women in Various Walks Of Life

a bunch of junk'-and stops chewing gum
long enough to ask " there is a acancy,
she doesn't get the Job. There is a vacancy
ali right, but not the klnd she means
Mr.. Byrnes told his hearers to ally them
selves with a mouse in which they had
entire confidence, end added that II they
themselves did not rave the utmost con-
fidence IN goods they were supposed to
sell they could not do justice TO them
selves or to the flrm and had better 20
out and ge. a place with somebody in whoss
goods they did have confidence. He also
told them 70 choose a department for which
they had ar aptitude and a special liking.
Mr.. Byrnes said there was a better OPP
p~ortunity for advancement in department
stores than in many of the other great
enterprises, because Of the closer relation
between those in the minor places and
their employers.
After finishing his talk, Mr.. Byrnes was
the target for all sorts of questions from
the girls in the class. In answer to a
question whether the characteristics OF an
applicant did not have something tn do
with what department of the store she
was put in. he said: We'll, II a young
woman is of good height and of good pro-
portions she probably will be put In the
cloak department" AS to the reductions
in price for which many customers clamor.
for one reason and another, Mr.. Byrnes
said that he never could see why a min
lister should pay less for his goods than a
carpenter. Both are worthy calllngs," he
said, land they frequently pay about the
same remuneration" In the way of tips
on how to max a sale the speaker advised
the girls to show the best goods first. 1T
flatters the customer a little and makes
her feel comfortable" he explained.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

That Uncle Sam would make a poor real
estate agent is indicated by the advertise
ment for the lease OF Santa Barbara island,
which the government has Just issued. In
the bald statement Of the attractions Of
the little island off the coast OF California
no attempt is made to gloss over its many
drawbacks as a place of residence. The
advertisement of a request for bids in all
its brutal rankness reads as follows;
1.-The island is about forty miles from the
mainland, is about one and one-half miles
long and one mile wide. The Pacific coast
pilot states that there is no water on the
island and no grass, but plenty of prickly
pear and shrubs. The island rises to an
elevation of 57 feet. Landing is at all
times difficult, and can be effected at only
two places. The anchorage Is in eight
fathoms of water with clean sandy bottom,
but no good holding ground"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Frank attended a dance and was accom-
panied home by Charles Hernden, an
athletic young man, who plays full back
on shenandoah foot fall team, to whom
he yielded his room.
When the son did not arise after being
called for business next morning. the
father. in a temper, bounded upstairs, and,
selling the sleeping Hernden, whom he mis-
took for Frank, dragged him out OF bed
and proceeded to wake him UP with a
varied assortment OF fistcuffs.
Hernden, thinking he was being attacked
by a burglar, pitched into his assailant
and beat him so badly that It will be days
before he RECEIVERS.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
Women workers I'm France.


An inquiry made by the British Board of
Trade into French industrial conditions
shows that in France wives and children
contribute to the family income to q
greater extent even than IL generally be-
lieved. An analysis of 5,sO5 household bud
gets OF working class families in Paris and
IN representative industrial towns through
out the republic disclosed the fact that
among families earning $40 a week or more,
IS per cent of the income is contributed by
the wife and children. In the lowest In
come group C6 and under) their Joint con-
trIbutions constitute IS per cent of the
total income, and in the other groups vary
from It's per cent to N7 per cent. The
wtfe's individual earnings range from Sc
per cent to las per cent. In the town OF
Roanne, with a population OF &.901. 81 out
of every 100 wives aid IN the family Sup
port
A near approach to an equality OF labor
between the sexes hasthus been reached in
France, where by the census Of 1901 6,SO4, $40
women and girls, or approximately one
third of the female population. were IN
active occupations. They constituted one-
third Of all the workers In France. In Ger
many one-quarter of all workers are
women. In the United State In 1900 5.S1s, 397
females were returned as In employment
out of a female population Of q, $780, sA or
la.s per cent. They comprised less than
one-tdfth OF all workers and showed an
increase In number OF only Ia per cent for
the ten-year period from 1890.
But where in Europe women stIlI assume
the burdens OF the hsavtar forms OF labor,
comments the New York World, with us
the drift Of woman labor is toward the
lighter work in the office and store. While
in 1850 women supplied ass per cent OF the
employees In American manufacturing in
dustres, and in 1880 26.S per cent. the mum
Der in 1900 was 2A7 per cent. On the other
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Justice Herman D. Hunt OF North va
kima, Wash. is convinced Of the convent
ence of the telephone. He realizes particu-
larly that much time and expense can be
saved by the exchange Of a few words over
the long distance wire.
Judge Hunt tried a case and imposed a
$50 fine over the long distance line between
this city and Toppenish.
Attorney G. G.. Lee Of Toppenish called
the judges office and informed the dis
penser of justice that a deputy sheriff was
in his office with George Swazey, charged
with assault and battery.
w plead guilty." said the attorney.
Bring your man to the phone" said the
Judge. The prisoner pleaded:
This you, judge? I'm guilty, your
honor
Twenty dollars" replied the court.
Thanks" said the prisoner, and the re-
ceivers we're replaced.
The fine was paid at Toppenish and the
prisoner was released. The proceedings are
declared legal.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

AZ ChSSNSAs Id-s anu lnOHe VINO VISIT the
old man insist that he is dying Of a broken
heart; that he longs for his engine and
thinks Of nothing else during his wakeful
moments
Whenever Ford hears the whistle Of a To-
connective he arouses himself to a sitting
posture, bends his head attentively, and
whispers: "If I only had it back 1 believe
l would get we'll quick. 1t was a good old
machine and It was all my own"
Ford is referring to the machine he
used to drive over the lines of the Phila-
delphia, Baltimore & Washington when he
talks like that. About six months ago
the old engineer was hale and hearty, but
the members of his family persuaded him
to give up railroading; he had never had a
serious accident during all the years he
was on the road, and had never killed a
human being. But he was getting old,
they told him, and ought to quit work and
rest the remainder of his days.
Ford reluctantly consented, but he i'm
mediately began to pine for his engine. In
a short time after his retirement Ford
showed a marked change in his condition,
and has gradually been getting worse.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
Enslish women workers.

According to statistics just published.
the excess of female population in England
amounts to 100000. mainly due to the
lower death rate among women. woman's
participation in mans labor, therefore.
must apparently raise that rate, for as
against 1885 male deaths from accidents.
there were 1851 female deaths from ac-
cidents and peculiar causes. Women also
appeared to have a greater average dura-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

energy TO much more than ali the Industrial
work Of women. IL could be said. then,
that their lower death rate was the result
Of privilege and protection.
.
Leaves From Fashions
The fullness of all Afternoon and evening
gowns Is moderate, and falls chiefly from
the waist behind.
Rouleaux braidings have been taking on a
new character these last few months and
gaining in attractlveness.
Gray and pink is a favorite color com
bination. likewis black and royal blue,
and strong blue and a dead amethyst shade
of purple.
Foulard promises to be one Of the leading
fabrics for summer wear, and the French
designers have been especially partial to
II this season
The color range In plain linens includes
every shade on the modish list. The copper
shades are noticeable, and likewise cachou.
ulleul. French and powder grays.
The very long coat and the three-quarter
coat have their special advocates this sea-
son. The former meets with particular
favor when IL Is such n coat as might be
worn by itself.
The new medieval gown has a body loose
and shapely like a sweater that reaches
Just below the hips. From there down It
Is continued by a deep plated flounce. The
same effect is seen in many OF the new
high-walst-line skirts and semi-prtncess
dresses.
whatever form the skirt takes. 1t is kept
absolutely fiat and straight In front, and
almost as fiat behind. Occasionally one
sees a skirt having a gathered yoke piece
round the hips. from which the material
falls in full folds, but the material is usu-
ally very sheer.
The flounce is undoubtedly on its way
back to us-R natural outgrowth of the mar
row, close-fitting skirts. or course, the in
fluencs OF the bounce will be felt first in
the lace or lingerie princess dresses. Choice
in the matter OF princesses is no longer
limited.
Blue serge continues to be a favorite for
spring tailor mades, but all shades OF
brown, from dark tobac to a delicate
champagne run II close. They have the ad-
vantage over blue that they do not 50
readily show the dust, but they are not 50
becoming to the average complexion.
One of the fashion features this season
is the return OF the old-time bishop sleeve.
The 1909 sleeve is not quite so full as Its
predecessor. and is generally made in lace
or transparent spotted net; also, II had q
close-fitting band of trimming just above
the pouch at the wrist, and another just
above the elbow.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

a after looking over the field Of
woman's activities in the
- learned professions, asserts that
C38gQ successful women lawyers are
49, much more rare than successful
doctors. Since the days Of Mother Eve
says the writer. every one has told everv
one else that woman was not LOGICAL that
she acted from instinct rather than INTEL
lect' etc. Yet by some miraculous chance
the fact remains that there are at the
present day women lawyers of such capac-
ity and renown that they have been en-
trusted with delicate commissions by the
eresident Of the United States, Who trusted
them above their supposedly superior broth
ers OF the profession.
1t Is true that sex Is a hindrance to
the woman lawyer, but IL she resoluteiy
puts aside all womanishness, she will find
mat true womanliness is as great an asset
Tor her as for the woman doctor. The law
course covers usually three years, but the
fees are about 500 a year; this does not in
olude the graduate course. which lasts a
year at a cost of about $15.
ut is a discouraging profession for a
woman, and unless she is absolutely sure
that she is fitted for Il, no college girl
should undertake the long years Of prepa-
ration. y takes brains and hard work and
perseverance. and to those who are lacking
in any of these qualities we say en-
phatically. Let 1t alone But to those
who are sure OF themselves and who are
bound to succeed, Go in and win"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
The snob and the Woman.

For a first-class snob, says the Chicago
Inter Ocean, commend us to c. II. Fowler
Of Springfield, Mass, who has written a
letter TO the Republican OF thai city to the
effect that Olive Fremstad, the singer, once
did housework for his family in Mime
apolis.
For a sensible woman, with delicacy of
feeling. commend us to his wife, who said,
when asked about the statement, that she
regretted her husband had written the
letter; that she wished Nine. Fremstad
every success, and that she had nothing
further to say about the matter.
And. lastly, for a prima donna with sane
American views Of real worth, commend
us to Olive Fremstad herself, who replied,
when the letter was brought to her atten-
tion.
"Of course I worked for his family.
What dishonor is there In doing so? L
worked hard and at the same time trained
my voice; and I think 1 should be given all
the more credit for my success"
There is something positively inspiring In
this little honest. clear-cut answer. 1t Is
as refreshing as a breeze at noon. We
don't usually hear that sort of thing from
pr~ima-donnadom. The messages that come
from these spoiled favorites of the public
are usually q~uerulous and egotistic or
pressagentesque.
OF course, she says what everybody
knows. Every American who deserves the
name understands that the overcoming OF
obstacles lends merit and strength to him
who overcomes; that the only thing to be
ashamed Of is not to have tried to make
the best Of ones opportunities; that there
is a gulf as wide as heaven between being
a servant and having the soul of a servant.
But, in spite OF all its elf-ev1dentness
and familiarity, we like to hear 1t from the
unexpected source. 1t shows what we
sometimes forget, but ought never to. tina
hearts and minds may easily remain simple.
sane and true even amid surroundings
calculated to set up false and silly ideals
OF worth and honor.
As for Nine. Fremstad herself, all we
have to say is that II she was once a SER
want she has her thousands of them now.
The American audiences who rave heard
her sing are pleased to write themselves
down her very humble and admiring ser
wants.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
Great Grandmother at 81

Mrs. Frank Sager OF Bellwood, Pa, cele-
brated her 57th birthday, April Ii, by gath
ering around her the members OF her inn
mediate family and their children. Mrs.
Sager is a great grandmother-one Of the
youngest on r~ecord-and among the guests
was her great grandchild, Marie Harvey,
aged A months. All members of the Sager
family married young.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

hand, the percentage OF women in profess
sional service in tho United States rose
from 81 in 1880 to 81 in 1900, and in trade
and transportation from "a per cent to "a
per cent And this In spite Of the yearly
addition Of a vast European woman popu-
lation familiar by tradition and early
training with women's work in the fac
tories and fields.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

wasting s,OOO,OOO a year in teaching chill
dren who were physically unfit TO receive
an education. Examination revealed the
fact that Of the small army Of backward
children over IS per cent were 'dull' be-
cause of physical defects. And Of this
considerable, almost total, number more
than IS per cent were changed from
billiards into normally bright scholars by
simple operation or physical treatment.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

JOHNNY had been to
Sunday school with his papa.
The lesson was about the death
of Saul. When he came home
he said: Mamma, we won't
have any more about Saul"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Little Miss Caroline, aged 8 or there
abouts, was TO be flower girl at a wedding.
In planning her costume 1t was decided
that she should wear pink socks which
end about half way to the knee. Miss
Caroline has always worn socks instead
of regular long stockings in the summer
time. so it surprised the bride, about a
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Johnny (aged 6)-Manma, I wish I had a
little sister.
Mamma-Why do you wish that, dear?
J~chnny-'Cause I'm tired of teasin' the
cat.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Teacher-Can any one in the class tell me
what a lawsuit is?
Small Boy-Yes, ma'am, I can. It's a suit
worn by a policeman.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
An Engineer and His Engine.

serving for thirty years as
an engineer on the Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washing
ton division of the Pennsylvania
railroad, William M. Ford is
lying critically III at his home
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

A Venerable Chtnaman.
A C~hfnaman, who claims that he is 16O
years old. arrived in Seattle from Manitou,
Colo, en- route to his native land to die.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

The Discovery contains alcohol and no habitforming drugs and has
its every ingredient printed on its wrappers. This OF en- PUBLICITY places
it in 4 class distinct from the ordinary secret nostrums with which it has n o e.
laicnshr Physicians, therefore, do OF hesitate % prescribe it n bad cases of
indigestion, torpid liver or biiousness and in skin and blood affections. People
of intelligence and keen dncernment employ it. The Discovery" is a pure
glycerc extract of native medicinal roots of great curative potency, and can in
no case do harm to either child or adult. The aged find ii great invigorator.
You can learn more about this time proven and popular Discovery" from
the Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser, by DR.. R. V. Pierce, a newly
revised, upto-date edition of which is now offered, in cloth covers, postpaid,
for 81 cents in one-cent stamps, to cover cost of mailing only; or in paper COW
es p cents. Address: Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, RV. Pierce,
M. D., President, 500 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
Quaint Features of Everyday Life

He is Sin Chong and came to the United
States in 1867. He lived for many years in
New York, Brooklyn and Philadelphia
With the rush of gold seekers to Colo
RADIO the old Chinaman. for he was over
100 years old when he came to this country,
Joined the young men and journeyed west.
In Colorado he served as a cook and later
as gardener. He has accumulated an i'm
mense amount OF money and he Is living In
ease in the best hotels here.
The local Cinnamon are celebrating his
home going with great pomp. The aged
Chinaman looks to be every day as old as
he claims, for his skin Is so wrinkled that
II does not resemble the covering of human
flesh. 1t is as thin as parchment and as
white as paper. Only a few dozen stray
Cling hairs from the fast disappearing
pigtall of the old Chinaman. He is lame
and extremely feeble, being supported when
standing by two attendants.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Small Tommy was playing In a mud
puddle one day. when his mother saw him.
Tommy, you naughty boy" she ex-
claimed. come out Of that mud this
Instant"
That's always the way" whined Tommy.
you never want a fellow to enjoy him
self"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
White Serge Important to Summer Outfit

WHITE serge frock is one OF
the almost indispensable items
of a summer outfit, and this
season. when soft serges are
we'll TO the fore. white serge
promises to have even more
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

are used for collars. and often the collar
Is partly Of the serge. only the W por-
ton being faced. A PONCE in color may
be used for this facing, and one of the
wide collars may be fastened on with
white pearl or silk buttons, the large but
topholes being bound with white silk.
Large loose separate coats are made Of
white serge and are comfortable things TO
throw on over a summer frock where addi-
tional warmth is needed and elegance is
out OF place. One of the most attractive
models we have seen was an ample coat
with Raglan shoulders and a seam UP the
middle Of the bias back.
1t buttoned down the front with huge
white pearl buttons. had a shawl collar
which ran down in a point in the middle
back, and the sleeves were wide and open,
the bottom of each turning up six or eight
inches and %buttoning TO the sleeve with
big pearl buttons. The coat was unlined
and even the collar was self-faced.
Big white serge capes, too, are offered
In the cloak departments and are made
with clinging shoulder lines and very ample
flare and with or without satin lined hoods.
1 One OF these is a most useful possession
for summer, and the price is not necessar-
lily high, for many Of the capes are quite
unlined, and even when there is a lin
NA price is moderate,
fgS<SN Ma much less than a
"SNH good coat.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

IT amt no goat; 1 can't live on desc here
love letters, Judge" complained Rose Berry,
colored, who was testifying against her
sweetheart in the police court of Baltimore,
Mo.
John Henson, the swain in question, was
arrested for disturbing the ~neighborhood
by madly running after the object of his
hearts love with threats to make mine
meat of her.
Henson testified that the trouble began
because he refused to buy Rose a suit OF
the same goods as a sample which she
had. Rose testified that John never did
give her anything worth while. and all she
got while he was ava on the Eastern
Shore was love letters. 1t was these let
tiers she protested her inability to eat
They were both fined 80 and costs and
were committed to jail in default.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
A NOBLE RECORD

OF many hundreds of thousands of cures forms a well sustained basis for
every claim put forth by the makers of DR.. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL,
DISCOVERY as a remedy for many of the troublesome affections which ahct
mankind; yet it is not extoued as a "cure-al' by any means. No extravagant
promises are Haunted before the public to arouse false hopes in the afflicted.
Your neghbors probably know of some of its many cures; ask them.
Through strengthening and arOusin6 the stomach, liver and
bowels into vigorous action. digestion is promoted. whereby
the blood is enriched and purified disease.pr0dHcin9 BAG.
terra destroyed and expelled from the body and thus a
long list OF skin. scrOfnIOns and Kindred affections are
overcome and sound NaOrOus health established.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

Wakes Up the Wrong Man.
Albert Sweitzinger's effort to to cure his
son Frank, 10 years old. OF the lie-abed
habit earned the father a sound thrashing
and a pair of puffed eyes. Their home is
In Mahoney City, Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

plished by them must equal in output Of
energy to much more than ali the industrial
work Of women. II could be said. then,
that their lower death rate was the result
Of privilege and protection.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18
succernfuI women LAWYER.

WRITER in the Denneator.
after looking over the field Of
woman's activities in the
learned professions, asserts that
successful women lawyers are
much more rare than cesaf
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-18

''Why, Johnnie?" asked mamme
a. Cause he's lead"