Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 18, 1894, Page 10

LUCKY BALDWIN'S BIG FARM Fifty-Two Thousand Acres Covered with @olden Fields and Riohly Scented Groves. STABLES FILLED WITH THOROUGHBREDS Two Traln Lo f Guests Attend an Auc- e of Land—Free | General Conviviality - Avernge 8165 Per Acre. s tion » ch and Sales Mareh 15.—(Correspond- ence of The Bee)—One of the most exhil- arating experiences can have these bright March days Is a ride through the San Gabriel valley in a tally-ho. In the first place the crowd of twelve or fifteen people from all parts of the world, all bent on hav- ing a good time and seeing and learning all they can about the country, s in itself in- teresting. Then the novelty of sitting perchied up in the air, the cynosure, admira- tion and envy of scores of less fortunate mortals, as with a grand flourish of bugle and whip our four prancing horses bear us rapidly up the busy streets, over the long bridge that spans the Los Angeles river, which here and there Is but a rivulet on ac- of its divergence a littlo above into ditches, past beautiful homes nd flower. We are bound 1ous Santa Anita ranch owned by “Lucky” Baldwin, as he Is called, and Justly 80 it would seem, for whatsoever he toucheth straight way turneth to gold. Our road lies along the arroyo. From it can be caught glimpses of purple distance, crowned with snow-capped mountains, as we wind in and out among the green hills. As the ad s smooth and hard we soon leave ryanza, Lincoln Park and South Pi beind us. Nearing the Raymond many regrets are heard that no stop is to be made there this time. On we go through orange grove and vineyard, the sky above as blue as a sapphire, the valley stretching a shining green far ahead as the eye can reach, its northern edge bordered by the lofty Sier its southern fringed with dimpling hills, while away In the east rises proud San Jacinto, In this valley just we are bound fo happened to own land. Te be sure, L08 ANGELES, one count irrigation bowered in vine for the head lies the ranch eral years ago I 1,000 acses of Nebraska it lay pretty well to the west, was covered with buffalo grass and might be subject to drouth and grass- hoppers. Nevertheless, as [ stood and gazed over that stretch of country, I must confess, I felt like a bloated land holder and a feeling I had never experienced before came over me. I owned something. It was mine. I was greatly raised in my own estimation at least, But when our guide opgned his lips and Informed us that this ranch consisted of 52,000 acres that 1,000 mcres in Nebraska suddenly disappearcd like one of these ground squirrels out here. Fifty-two thousand acres, and Baldwin bought a large part of it for $1.25 an acre, and not so many years ago either. ROADSIDE VIEWS. We drive down a long avenue lined on either side with feathery pepper trees, bear- ing their load of scarlet berrics. Near and far s heard the plaintive cry of the pea fowl and several of the grandily plumaged birds spread themselves for our entertain- ment. They are very tame and over 200 of them wander at will among the groves. Before reaching the home place we pass the store, boarding house, blacksmith shop, school and church, for with such an army of employes it was found necessary to have all these. Alittle further on we catch a glimpse of the artificial lake which cost Mr. Bald- win in the neighborhood of $10,000 to build. In its shallows float waxy pond lilles of varled hue, white, cream colored, red, blue, pink and the noted - lily. of the Nile. Clumps of papyrus with their feathery heads growing in almost native luxuriance. Green stretches of lawn with winding walks, along which bloom all sorts of beautitul flowers, brings us finally to the residence used by Mr. Baldwin when on his trips to Santa Anita. He calls it his club house. It consists of seven large, finely furnished rooms, and is beautitully situ- ated on a rise of ground a few feet from the lake. A wide veranda extends around it, over which rare roses clamber. Stained glass windows light the spacious rooms, ana costly rugs are scattered over Inlala floors. Many convivial friends partake of his hospitality here. A long, rambling adobe house, a relic of the past, and show- ing the bullet holes of warfare, stands not far distant. Here the meals are prepared, and, it is said, somectimes served. Here are the largest seashells I ever saw. They could easily cradle an infant. An interesting object on the grounds is the veritable log cabin, buflt and occupled by Baldwin in the mining camp where he made his first big strike. There Is the old fireplace and the very iron Kettlo that held his mess. Overhead hang guns and trappings, leather breeches adorn the walls, and everything speaks of the wilds of the mountains. He tells a little story of how one night a_bear pushed open his cabin door, which had carelessly been left ajar, and walking in, lay down under his bunk, which was well up from the ground. How he lay there, hardly daring to breathe till daylight came and relieved him and he then recognized it as a tame bear belonging to some nelghboring miners. BALDWIN'S SWIFT FLYERS. Reluctantly leaving these fairy scenes our attentlor is next called to the race track and some of the thoroughbreds that are here so successfully trained. This climate seoms especlally adapted to the raising of fine stock, and this country is becoming famous for its fast horses. Among his favorites is the noted “Emperor of Nor- folk” that has earned on the track $165,000 for his lucky owner. Gano, Cleveden, “Rey del-Banta Anita and many others were in the stables. Besides his large number of thoroughbreds he has about 500 work lorses for carrying on the general farm- ing, for he has thousands of acres in bar- ley. Other thousands are in wheat. Hun- dreds bear the golden orange, which are packed on the place and shipped by car- loads. Hundreds yield the lusclous grape. Theso are converted into wine before leav- ing the ranch. Our party were all treated to the article, and most of them, women included, partook of the proffered glass. We men may yet be forced to start a cru- sade amoug the women to turn them from the fascinating wino cup. I have beheld Wwith a feeling akin to dismay the fa- miliarity with which it is handled in this country, and especlally in the socalled higher society, When our sisters and daughters, our wives, and, God forbid! our mothers get to dallying with the wine cup it will be high time to dash it from our own lips, to save not only them, but the life of our nation. Our long ride has given us a most ex- cellent appetite, and we are soon enjoying a hearty meal at the hotel' Oakwood, which Mr. Baldwin bullt on his ranch for the ac- commodation of winter tourists. While we regale ourselves, three other tallyhos ar- rive laden with sightseers. ACRES AT AUCTION. An auction was held here on the 24th of February, and over 2,000 people were in attendance. A great tent that covered about two acres had been erccted so that people might be protected from the sun. Two train loads of ten cars each came from Los Angeles and fourteen tallyhos carrled thelr complement. Coaches run ning over with curious humanity were there and private conveyances of every descrip- tlon swelled the throng A free lunch and plenty of it was sprved from tables In the form of a hollow oblong ono table being 114 feet long by twenty elght feet wide, and another being almost as long. In addition to the substantlals, each ono was presented with as many flne navel oranges as he could conveniently carry, internally 1 mean, or in their pockets. Bushol baskets or bags were necessarily ruled out. The auction passed off quietly and pleasantly. No accidents and no fault finding. A jolly crowd altogether. About 240 acres wero sold at an average price of $165 per acro. This included nothing but the crop of barley, to which it is planted and which stands about a foot and a half high and pleuty of water for irrigation. The terms | wore one-fourth cash, balance one, two and three years at 8 per cent interest on de- forred payments. It was bought by peopls from New York, Chicago, Wisconsin, lowa Nebraska and Californin. Most of it will be planted to oliv This fs not the only ranch owned by Bald win. They are scattered throughout the state, One Is a sheep ranch. Another runs to goats. Another still, is engaged in rais Ing ears, In other words Is a mule ranch Another is devoted to catt and one to hogs. In toto he must own hundreds of thousands of acres. Another mania Is hotels. The “Baldwin” in San Francisco is a fine affair, and the Tallac on the romantic and beautiful Lake Tahoe Is in keeping with its_surroundings The hom rd ride was ha y and rest- ful, made doubly 80 by the singing of birds, auty of changing colors and lengthening lows that crept like tired children into rms of the hills, ZIZZAG - A TAX 0‘ n. llllllllll% From an Ol Scrapbook I dreamed a dream in the midst slumbers, And as fast as T dreamed it was coined into numbers, It seemed made That a tax on old bachelors’ be laid, And in order to make them all willing marry, The tax was as large as a man could well arry of my that a law had been recently pates should to The bachelors grumbled, and said 'twas 1o a horrid injustice and horr to save their o from spilling vile tax they 1 abuse, n heart's would not pay a rs determined them still to °t all the bachelors up at vendue, A gfer was sent through the town to and To rattle his bell and his trumpet to blow, And to call out to all he might meet on his way “Ho! Torty day And presently town, Each in her very best bonnet and gown, FFrom 50 to €0, fair, plain, red and hale, Of every description, all flocked to the saie old bachelors sold here to- all the old maids in the The auctioneer then in his labor began, And called out aloud as he held up a man: How mu m I offered—now, who wants to hu twinkle In short, at a highly extravazant price, The bachelors all were sold off in a trice, And forty old maldens, some younger, some alder, Each luzged shoulder. each maiden responded: an old bachelor home on her — THE THE. West, with their brilliant com- pany of minstrel merry malkers, come to the Boyd tonight (Sunday) and tomorrow night. ~This will be the one minstrel event of the season. Primrose & West are the acknowledged world's leaders in this style of entertainment. Other minstrel organiza- tlons have arisen, fought out their brief lite and dropped exhausted and defeated by the wayside. DBut year after year Primrose & West have not only held their own, but have triumphantly advanced, capturing stronghold and citadel of public favor. To minstrelsy they have devoted their lives. Their art is their creed. Its furtherance is their ambition; Its proud destiny the realized mécca of their hopes and aspirations. They have advanced with it. They have devoted every energy; they have spared no expense in keeping this most genuine form of Ameri- can amusement in the very front rank of popular entertainment. This year is the cpitome of their career. Their entertain- ment Is new from overture to the final fall of the curtain. They have the best minstrel organization ever put together in America and their appearance here should prove one of the happlest cvents of the amusement year. Primrose & West are fully prepared to sur- pass in both novelties and variety all ex- pectations of former patrons, and to astonish theater goers with the magnitude and merit of Primrose & West's asknowledged pre- eminent minstrels. They unite in an ensemble' of overwhelming grandeur, the magnificent first part of which every detail has been subject to thelr personal efforts and upholds American superlority over all competitors. These well known stars have for many years endeavored to keep minstrelsy at a -high standard and their names today stand before the public as originators and producers of first class enter- talnments. This season everything is new, and Primrose and West appear at each and every performance, surrounded by a large company of artists. The speclalties of Rice and Elmer, Morris Cronin, Howe, Wall and McLeod, Billy Van and Iler, Burke and Randall will form the strongest minstrel organization in the exist- ence of Primrose & West. The great, fea- ture of the entertainment is a mimic game of foot ball, participated in by two mighty teams known as the Hayales and the Henartles. This is said to be absolutely the funniest thing of the kind ever seen on the American stage, and reflects great credit on Messrs. Primrose & West as originators. “The White Squadron,” Pearson's Dbig naval drama, comes to the Fifteenth Street theater for four nights, commencing with matinee today. Its bIg success here last serson is still frash in the memory of theater goers. “The White Squadron’ appeals to the popu- lar taste by reason of its patriotic senti- ments and character drawings. An element of human nature, thoroughly consistent with the times and place where the action of the play takes place, pre- dominates the four interesting acts of the play. The plot fs made doubly Interesting, as it deals with historical incidents. There {s a uniform movement on the part of sev- eral nations to break up the brigands of Brazil and bring the robbers to just General Demetrio de Romanico of the Bra- zillan army is one of these unscrupulous but polished villains whose dexterlty and cleverness covers up the true nature of the man and makes of him, not the con- ventional bad man of the stereotyped drama, but a character which will bear study and not revolt the feelings of the sensitive or those who love to see plctures true to life and its environments. The hero of the play, Lieutenant Victor Staunton of the cruiser Chicago, forms a striking contrast to the general of the Bra- zillan army. Romanico has a nephew equally as unscrupulous as himself. The lat- ter's pretty sister Is adored by Staunton. This aftords opportunity for pretty love scenes, and leads up to incidents which are exciting and add interest to the general purpose of the play. In the third act the congress of the na- vies {8 assembled. Hero the artist has had wide scope and has improved his opportu- nities. Tho magnificent cruisers are seen in all their beauty and grandeur. The other scenes have not heen neglected, and the skill of the artist is seen in every act. In the fourth act, which plctures tho Parahiba, a monastery is presented sur- rounded by tropical schrubbery amid hilly descents. The company is one of remarkable strength and includes Elmer C. Grandin, W. A. Whitecar, C. Gall Forrest, ¥rederick, Jullan, Edna Post, C. George Hall, Tessle Deagle J. J. Coleman and others. During the ac- tion of the third act over 150 people are used to man and work the different cruisers of the great naval powers of the world. ITERS. Primrose & Miss Mabel Eaton, the beautiful and clever emotional actress, will present her claims for popularity before her old friends and acquaintances for the first time at Boyd's theater on Tuesday and Wednesday next, when she will be seen in Belasco's drama, “La Belle Russe." Miss Eaton began her stage career with Augustin Daly's stock company, and has been identified with a number of other stock companies of standing ability. As Lady Fairfax In Rose Coghlan's Diplomacy com- pany of last season. she permanently es- tablished for herself a splendid reputation and gave positive evidence of possessing the qualifications of a “star,” It has re. quired a great deal of pluck and self-con- fidence duriug the present unparalleled de depression in theatrical eircles to launch forth as a star. Yet Miss Eaton is fortified with those requisites, and it will not be sur- prising if she shall succeed. Well known critics tell us that she is endowed with genius, The superb manner in which she dresses her character, and the carnest at- THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: tention paid to the dotalls of her exacting portrayal are proof sufficient that she is In every respect a most finished and artistic ctress Her company Henry Talbot, includes the names of Mr. Mr. Carleton Wells, Mr velyn Evans, Mr. B. M. Robinson, William Harper, Miss Ada Van Louise Heath and Miss Hazel Mandeville. One of the brightest and most entertain ing musical farco comedies which has been produced in recent years is Sanger & Dothner's “The Voodoo, or a Lucky Charm,” which will be the next attrac- tion at the Fifteenth Street theater for three nights and Saturday matinee, com- mencing Thursday, March 22. The author has certainly hit upon a new subjoct, and from all accounts the skit has achieved the greatest kind of a succoss The farce Is more than amusing cause the leadinz character is plaved by the celebrated Irish dialcet comedian, Mr homas furray, so long associated with yur Irish Visitors” combination. The more mention of Mr. Murray's name to the average theater goor Is enough to provoke laugh He is one of the few in his line vhose methods are always natural and unas- uming, yet refreshing Is his brogue and so infectious his humor that he can make his audiences laugh by the merest incident. He is supported by Ada Both- ner, the well known soubrette, and an ex- cellent company of singers, comedlans and danc be- The famous will begin a Thursd; success, “The “erenczy comic opera nights engagement on nting their great rolean,” which will be pr duced with the original star cast, magnifi- cont costumes and acce as at th Irving Place theater in New York, where the opera enjoved a_run of over 100 consecutive nights he Tyrolean” will be sung on Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday matineo. On Saturday evening Carl Wein- berger's “‘Laughing Heirs” will be sung. The cast is a very strong one and comprises artists of the highest rank. Of Miss Ida Benfey, who Is to dramatization of Dicken: ale Citles” in this city on March 31, we have these additional words of praise from the ow York Press: ‘“Miss Benfey has a voice of wonderful flexibllity, that is sweet and melodions, a mobile countenance and uses expressive gestures. The term ‘recital’ r ceives @ new meaning when_considered in connection with the dramatic power which she brings to it, and her methods are worthy of a Cushman.” give a of Two CONNUBIALITIES. naturally brave,” says an yet men get-married every “No man |is authority, and year. makes some girls look young so ? he men are to blame. They propose.” “Ethel says she said is single from choic right,” remarked “The one she hoped arry made a choice of some one else.” “Now, Eva, this is nothing to interest it’s only a business letter.” “Busi- It's written across the top and sides and there are three postscripts to it. It's from a woman!” Miss Bourke of San Francisco is worth 000,000 and is about to wed an Italian count, She ought to consult Princess Colonna as to the advisability of buying a title without a husband. He—Do vyou think a woman can be bought with money? She—I do not. Look at Mary Jones. Mr. Harduppe offered her $1,000, all he had, to marry him, and she refused and married Mr. Rox, the millionaire, for love. “The Souls,” a society composed of some of London's smartest set, has lately tried to demonstrate the possibility of Platonic friendship. _ The most talked of *Soul,” perhaps, is Miss Margaret Tennant, whose gagement to Arthur Balfour, another oul,” makes two of them with but a single thought. In Holland the dower chest once a part of every bride’s equipment. portable, but more sightly than the “Sara- toga” trunk, 1t fulfilled its purpose’ with grace and dignity, passing down as an heir- loom from generation to generation. The modern chest Is an easy thing to secure, but these the up-to-date girl holds in dis- dain; her chest must be really antique, of carved oak, of English or Flemish make, or elaborately fnlaid with marqueterie of colored woods and dated or initialed with figures or characters eloquent of other times and manners. There are very few of the genuine old fashioned “dower chests” to be seen on this side of the Atlantic. One of them in this city Is a very massive affair, welghing several hundred pounds. Tho wedding present of Fred Gebhard to his bride, Miss Louise Morris of Baltimore, was a solid silver bath tub, the estimated cost of which is $5,156. This little piece of boudoir furniture is beautifully embossed. The exterior resembles a perfectly laid out flower garden in miniature, while the interior is delicately chased. On the bottom of the tub are embossed Miss Morris' ‘initials in huge letters. It welghs 200 pounds avoirdu- pois weight. The interior of the bathtub is fitted up with receptacles for soap, brushe: sponges, etc., and near the head of it is a dainty silver box attached to the side, in which Is a silver manicure set. There is also a comfortable head rest with an open space for a rubbber air pillow should the fair user desire to take a dolce-far-niente bath. Altogether this little picce of water bric-a-brac is decidedly Gebhardesque. e IMPIETIES, formed Less A venerable and pompous English bishop was having his portrait painted by an eml- nent artist. After sitting steady for an hour in silence the churchman thought he would break the monotony with a remark ““How are you getting along?” he inquired. To. the astonishment of the bishop the knight of the palette, absorbed in his work, replied: “Move your he shut your mouth Not being accustomed to such a form of ad- dress, his lordship sald: “May I ask why you address me in manner?' Tho artist, still absorbed In his work, sald: “I want to tal:e off a little of your chee The bishop collapsed. d a little to the right and this A singular incident is related in the Con- gregationalist regarding a church which was seeking for a pastor and sought that paper's help. It was found that the church offered an encouraging opportunity for the right sort of a man, and its needs were accord- ingly set forth. One of the first letters in response came from a minister without a charge, who expressed an ardent desire to throw 'his whole energy Into just such a fleld as that described. It turned out that the church in question was the very one which he had been serving only a few months before. The Bishop's Wife—We congratulate our- selves, Mrs. Newcome, that you have come to live among us. We need intelligent churchwomen. And 80 we may expect you at the rectory on Ash Wednesday to assist us in making plans for Lenten work? Mrs. Newcome—Certainly, Mrs. Bishop. I pride myself in belng a churchwomen, and am always ready for Lent. But tell me, please, when does Ash Wednesday come this year in Greenville? In New Orleans it always comes the day after Mardi Gras, “And now, brethren,” sald Rev. Mr. Wilgus, as the contribution box started on its rounds, “remember, that while it is well to direct your petitions to the throne of grace, they are much less apt to miscarry it the postage has been liberally prepaid.” IS THE BEST, % RELIEVES PROMPTLY and CURES QUICKEST, ¥ 8, 1894-TWENTY IA(.[‘Q. SUNPAY, MARCH 1 J'msb snd "Th Hnt F.sccss s nthng ¢ J{‘mre thn-dng wil-nd- dng whht. thoht °F-Fme wht-y cn-d wil-whivr. y.d / Almost everybo ask your int ing pastime, and 1t will intere » first three numbers—those In the first is prose—for the sake of variety. The put in a few old style puzzles for old-time etter word of cach picture fn the circ initials downward, The result will be the poems. The rebus (llustrates four umbers 4 to 10 are verse quotations f and no selection from poem: not, v 1in & poem, friends in what poems the se s from Quotations from Longfellow and Many Other American and British Singers, PRIZES OFFERED FOR NAMING THEM ‘avorite verse quotation. Have you? It tions that follow may be found, It s y person whom you question about are from Longfellow. The very » second will make an acrostic—we have to solvers— or it will be one if you make a s, place one below the other, and read the Longfellow's best 1e of the same author's poems. rom well known American and British poets s that are themselves obscure or unpublished. or t oy tilustration name of one of Known 1 And then, while round them shadows gath- ered faster, And as the firelight fell, He read aloud the book wherein the Master Had writ of “Little Nell." With look, like patient Job's, eschewing tions graceful as a bird in air— n sober truth, the verest devil r clinched fingers in a captive's 1 called my servant, and he came; How Kkind it was of him To mind a slender man He of the mighty lim What are our poets? take them as they fall, Good, bad, rich, poor, much read, not read at all; and their ow'll find; They are the mere waste paper of magkind. 8 hid from public gaze, works In the same class His knowledge He did not bring to view, Nor make a noise town meeting days, As many people do. 9 The world's an ugly world. Offend Good people, how they wrangle! They eat and drink and gcheme and plod, And go to church on Sunday And many are afraid of God— And more of Mrs. Grundy. 10 Jerusalem! f Tll‘lllll‘)lH‘" Thy joys ould Ccoms ety KR, and And take . Gome (0 1 1 Will the Lord ca fore And will he b able Is His mercy chean gone for: Doth His prorpise fail for eve more? Forever alnsiil sy they shine, ““The Hand that made us is divine By many ' of ‘shame e learnighyt Jove grows cold. 0 beautiful Madge! n your hridal white, For you the has_just begun: But for her wha,sleeps in your arms tonight The revel of Life i done. 1 have learned To look on nature,mot as in the hour Of thoughtless .youth, but hearing times The still, Nor_harsh, power o chasten and subdtie. Ave Marla! 'tis the hour of prayer! Ave Marla! 'tis the hour of love! Ave Maria! May our spirits dare Look up to thine and to thy Son's above! What shall T do with His M For, thanks to my potion, dead; Suppose T bolster him up in bed, And fix the crown again on his brow? "Twould puzzle the Devil to name a’ vice That would make his Excellent Highness wince! P Cover him over, Pietro, And bury him in the court below— You can be secret, lad, I know! And, hark you, then to the convent go, Bid every bell 'of the convent toll, And the monks say mass for your mistress’ soul, often- ad miisic of humanity, nor g¥ating, thoush of ample now? man sty the 1s 19 Now praise to God's oft-granted grace, Now praise to man’s undaunted face, Despite the land, despite the sea, I was; I am; and I shall be— How long, 'Good Angel, O how long? Sing us from Heaven a man's own song. 20 art and labor met in a truce, For beauty made the bride of use, We thank thee, while, withal, we crave The austere virtues §trong to save. Tor Breathes there the man with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land! Oh, what is death but parting breath? On many a bloody plain T've dared his face, and in this place T scorn him yel aga Three poets In thrée distant ages born, 3 nd did adorn. e it i foftinesa. of towkht surpassed; he next in majesty; in both the last. rce of nature could no further go: To make a third she foined: the former tw 24 “It was our wedding dny A_month ago,” dear heart, T hear you say. 1t months, ‘or years, or’ages siice have passed, T know not; T have ceased to question Time, T only know that once there pealed a chime Of joyous bells, and then I held you fast. Thou waitest late and comst alone, When woods are bare and birds are flown; And frosts and shortening days portend The aged year 1s near its end. I like a church, T like a cowl, 1 love a prophet of the soul; nd on my heart monastic aisles 1 like sweet strains or pensive smiles, Yet not for all his faith can see, Would T that cowled churchman’ be. Rich and rare were the gems she wore, And a bright gold ring on her hand’ she But, ohi her beauty was far beyond Her sparkling gems or her snow-white wand. e T machine time—better than by hand. F lon, can run it casily, Iy LEHIGH WASHER GOMPANY, 15 BARKER BLOCK. EXACT SIZE THE MERCANTILE IS THE For sale by ull First Class Dealers. F. R. RICE 2 The splendor falls on castl And snowy summits old in story; The long light shakes across the lake And the wild cataract leaps in glory | Blow, bugle, blow, et the wild echoes 1y i Blow, bugle dyling! walls answer echoes, dying, dying, The flour, the sugar, and the fruit, Commingied well, how well they suit, And they were well | wed. O Jane, with truth I p; your pie, And will not you in just reply Praise my Plndaric ode 90 For within the hollow crow= That rounds the mortal temples of a king, ps death his court; and there the an his state, and grinning at his a little scene and kil Nowiniz him a breath, menarchize, be féared looks; Infusing ‘him with self and v: As if this flesh which walls Were brass impregnable thus, Comes at the last, Bores through his castle wall, king! with in conceit- about our life humored nd with a little pin nd—farewell What was ‘done, what to do—a glance told him both, And, striking his spurs with a terrible oath, He dashed down the line 'mid a storm of hazzas, And_the wave of retreat checked its course there because The sizht of their master compelled it to pause. & cic « : hig work Is done! What to him i nd or foe Rise of moon or st of s Hand of man or kiss of woman? Lay him low, lay him low. 0 land, of every land the best, O land, whose glory shall increase; Now in your whitest raiment drest T the great festival of peace Take from your flag its fold of loom, And let it float undimmed above. 3 We are two travelers, Roger and T Roger's my dog—come here, you sca Jump for the gentleman—mind your e Over the table—look out for the lamy The rc s growing a little old; Five we've tramped through wind and weather, And slept outdoors when nights were cold, And ate and drank—and starved together. “Praise God from whom all blessings flow,” Praise him who sendeth joy and woe— The Lord who takes, the Lord who glves Oh, praise him all that dies and live: The three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foe, And a great shout of laughter 'm all the vanguard rose And forth three chie ne spurring Before that deep ar To earth they sprang, drew, And lifted high their shields, and flew To win the narrow way. their swords they 2011 on, thou ball, roll on! Through seas of inky air Toll on! It's true I've got no shirts to wear, It's true my butcher’s bill is due, true my prospects all look blue— t don't let timt unsettle you! ever you mind! Rotlont™ (1t rolls on.) He prayeth best who loveth best All things both great and small; For the dear God who loveth us, He made and loveth al. Life may be given in many ways, And loyalty to Truth be sealed As bravely in the closet as the field, So bountiful is Fate But then to stand beside her, While craven churls deride her, To front a lie in arms and not to 'yield, This shows, methinks, God's plan And measure of a stalwart man. 10 Thus let me live, unseen, unknown; Thus unlamented let me die— Steal from the world, and not a stone Tell where T lic Harper's Young People offers to boys and girls who have not ed _their 18th” birth- day and who read The Bee $10 in cash pr 8 for cc ect answers to the greatest number of these forty questions. So get out your authorities and go to work. The first rize is $15, the second $10, the third $5, 1 each to the next ten. You may send solutions direct to the paper name address Is Franklin Square, New Yor Put in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope the words Round Table, and st not later than April 2. Of course you send answers by t numbers. Put your name and full address at the top of the first sheet. Are you a member of the Round Table? If not, put a figure 6 immediately after your name and a certificate of mem- 111 be sent you, The are no fees tions, The Or¢ of the Round able 15 the largest organization of ho and girls in the world, Answers and awards will be published by The Bee as soon n{h‘r the close of the con- test as possible, and the prize money sent to_ winners without delay. Ivery boy and girl who re <I.~<I he Il'm‘ s entitled to send an answer. Those who have passed their 18th birthday may assist their \u‘\llnl:: friends, but may not themselves send’ solu- ons. of 'he latest, cheapest and best family made. Does the work in half the its any tub. No ger than a wringer, A 12-year-old child our merchant doesn't keep it write to us. OMAHA, NEB. PERFECTO! FAYORITE TEN CENT CIGAR. Manufactured by the CARPETS. There are many new things to be seen in Moquette, Axmin- ster and Velvet carpets,and the arc down in price. You can buy a good Velvet at 90c and $1.00 per yard---depends on the pat- tern. $1.00 will be on a few })’dttCI‘J]S of Axminsters. the price put It will pay you to see them, as there won’t be any at this price long. Ingrains in the greatest va- riety of new effects. The prices begin lew enough, and only get to 55c for an wool extra super. Some new things as high as 65c and 75c, but the cheap. arc just as & Willelm Garpet 1414-16-18 Douglas Street, Omaha, Neb. MERCANTILE CIGAR CO., Factory No. 804, St. Louls, Mo, ABSOLUTELY FIRE PROOF. INCANDESCENT ELECTRIC LIGHTS PERFECT NOT A DARK f VENTILATION OFFICE IN THE BUILDING NIGHT AND DAY ELEVATOR SERVICE. 68 VAULTS. 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