Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 4, 1894, Page 13

PROGRESSIVE IDEAS Tmportant Opinions on Questions of World- Wide Interest, ROBERT P, PORTER INTERVIEWS JAS. BRYCE The Ultimate Absorption of Railroads by the Government, FREE TRADE AND PROTECTION Personal Peouniary Interest the Great Danger to Free Institutions. A SLAP AT CORPORATION GREED Ahe Inevitable Struggle Between the Com- mons and the House of Lords—Loyal Devotion to the Frinelples Enun- clated by Giadstone, LONDON, England, Oct. 26.—(Special Cor- rospondence of The Bee)—With the single exception of Mr. Gladstone there is no Brit- ish statesman today who is so well and so favorably known in the United States as Rt. Hon. James Bryce, historian, traveler, Jurist, scholar and at present president of the Board of Trade and member for South Aberdeen. As regius professor of civil law at Oxford, filling with distinction a chair founded in 1546; as geographical explorer in the solitude and silence of Mount Ararat, viewing three of the world's mighty king- doms; as traveler, crossing the great Ice- 1andic desert by a seldom trodden path; as historlan of the empire into which all the Ife of the ancient world was gathered and ©at of which all the life of the modern world arose; as student of institutions in our own mew world toward which, as by law of fate, e rest of civilized mankind are forced to move; as cabinet minister, dealing with the wosititve and constructive measures to check the waste of unrestrained competition and for moderating the pressure of the strong upon the weak; as an Impartial and far seeing observer of all the living questions and issu of the hour at home and abroad, James Dryce leoms up as one of the most remarka- Ble and many-sided men of his generation. “The Engl'shman says he has ascended to the top of Massis.” (Ararat.) The venerable archimandrite of the Ar menian monastery smiled sweetly, “No,” he replied, “that cannot be. No ever been there. It 1s impossible.’” theless, the author of “The Ameri- monwealth” did ascend to the top of Ararat. And what a description he has Reft us of the ascent! If there is another such account of a similar journey in the English language I would like to read it. In it we have history, sclence, geography, geology, scholarship, powerful deseriptive and ex- <iting Incident all woven into a clear nar- rative of surpassing beauty. MOUNTAIN OF THE ARK. From the peak of the Mountain of the Ark in a single view seemed to lie the whole cradle of the human race, from Mesopotamia in the south to the great wall of the Cau- casus that covered the northern horizon, the boundary line for so many ages of the civilized world As yet, Prot. Bryce truly :ays, how trivial history and man, the maker of history, seemed amid the soll- tary and solemn grandeur of a stupendous view like this. Aside from its other claims to importance, Ararat is the meet- ing pont, the cornerstone of three great <mpires. On the top of its lower peak the dominions of the czar, the sultan and’ the shah, the territories of the three chief forms of faith that possess western and morthern Asia converge to a polnt. “This is the spot,” says Mr. Bryce, “‘which man reveres as the supposed scene of his creation and his preservation from the destroying waters, a land where he has lived and labored and ded ever since his records begin, and durlng ages from which mo record s left. Dynasty after dynasty has reared its palaces, falth after faith its temples upon this plain; eities have risen and fallen and risen again in the long strug- ®le of clvilization against hordes of bar- barism. But of all these works of human pomp and skill not one can be discerned from this height. The landscape is not what it was before man crept forth on the earth; the mountalns stand about the val- leys as they stood when the volcanic fired that p'led them up were long ago extin- ®ulished. Nature sits enthroned serenely calm upon this hoary pinnacle and speaks to her children only in the storm and earth- quake that level their dwellings in the dust.” “Do you ever climb mountains no days? This question was addressed to a slight, quick, nervous man, with a full gray beard, penetrating yet kindly eyes, and a smile and ease of manner which makes one feel at home. “Not as in my younger days. To tell the truth, I am too tired out now when vacation time comes around to take pleasure in this sort of exercise. Still, I love the hills and enjoy the grandeur, of mountain scenery as much as ever I did."” Tas any other Bnglish traveler ever ex- the Mountains of the Ark as you “No, T don't think so. T suppose others have reached the top, but I am not sure about it.”” “‘Certainly,” 1 responded, 'no one ever wrote of It as you have done." t is very good of you to say lied this most modest of men, lush mantled his cheek, “it n me that way.” THE WILSON DINNER. uthor of the “American Common- is a charming conversationalist on most any topic of the day or hour, but is reticent about himself. In a delightful hour spent with bim at his house on Portland Place a few days ago I found him as alert and Interested in all that is going on in the United States as in his own country. In the <course of conversation I called attention to the fact that some of the American news- papers were attributing the Wilson banquet to the Board of Trade. As Mr. Bryce Is president of the Board of Trade 1 suggested that he might possibly be called to order by some of his American free trade friends for tempting Mr. Wilson. “I think that dinner a mistake on both @ides. The fact of the London Chamber of Commerce giving It creates the Impression that England is going to gain something by the United States adopting free trade. For my part, I do not belleve it will, On the contrary I honestly believe the adopting of free trade by the United States would be disastrous to the Industrial and commercial interests of England. On the other hand, re- a slight ver struck Mr. Wilson in amccepting the dinner laid himeelf open to eriticism by protectionist op- ponents. So far as the Board of Trade is ooncerned 1 can casily prove an alibi, was not in the country.” I found Mr. Bryce greatly interested in th multitudinous work of the Board of Trade. “The flavor of scholastic life which naturally clirgs to the Oxford professor and historian seem a little out of place in that dingy statistical shop of Whitehall gardens, over Which Dr. Gifen presides as the statistical gecius. Yet before the cabinet minister at the head comes all sorts of questions of law and diplomacy. In conjunction with the foreign office the Board of Trade has the supervision of all commercial treaties. The management or control of England's vast fucrchant marine is vested here. ~Its harbors and lighthouses throughout the world are wiched from this point. The protecting fegls of its wings are thrown around the Iabor interests of the United Kingdom, not in merely & statistical sense, but in ghe protect- ing serae of dealing with the Unemployed regulating hours of labor and improving the condition of the wage earner. The Boa of Trade publishes two newspapers, the Labour Gazette and a paper given over to commereial and trade matters. Besides hav- fug charge of ‘patents, hall marks, copy- yights, fisheries and many branches included in our Interior department, Mr. Bryce I de- ent supervises the railway, canal and rance interests of the kingdom, I was . Surprised Lo learn from bis own lps the stupendous powers exerted by the Board of Trade over raflways. This T ehould imagiae I8 one of the great problems of the day in England. The tendency of legislation of late years has been In the direction of greater restrictions on raflway companies. Acts of Parliament requiring additional safeguards, better sorvice, more expeditious connections, lower rates of carriage and less hours for employes have Increased the cost of running roads and lessened the profits to the share- | holders. STATE CONTROL OF RAILROADS. “What will be done? 1Is not the ultimate idea the purchase of the rallroads by the state?" T asked. ‘That Is a difficult question to answer. The tendency is in that direction, though we are not as yet prepared for the issue in that shape. In Germany, if you remember, the state granted the railway companies the lease for a certain number of years, the property finally reverting to the state. For the moment, cheap as transportation Is in the United Kingdom, the great problem we are trying to solve is how to still further cheapen it. Freight and passenger trafic is still too high. ‘The English farmer is being crushed out In the minor products of butter and eggs and poultry and vegetables simply because transportation s too ex- pensive. The solution may be a cheaper built rallroad than we have yet been able to construct. It may mean ultimate absorp- tion by the state. The demands of labor for less hours and a living wage make it impossible to further reduce the cost of managing the present railways.” Asked how he liked his present labors Mr. Bryce responded that it gave him an opportunity of observing the great com- merclal and industrial currents. The prac- tical constructive work of government seems to sult this “all around” man admirably, and he is quite at home in it. The ad- mission to power of the masses in England is bringing about some great changes. Born democrats in the broadest sense like Mr. Bryce are earnestly delving into the rela- tions of labor and capital, the methods of relieving want, the readjustment of pub- lic burdens, the possibility of using state agency more largely for the benefit of the community. “These,” sald Mr. Bryce, with that wo derful carnestness peculiar to him, “‘are all forms of the great problems how far that measure of comfort which is now enjoyed in Europe by the less wealthy sections of the so-called middle or educated classes can be extended to the whole population so that uone save the vicious and idle need have ab- solute_ penury to fear, Today the masses are masters of the situation. Every day 1 have to face practical problems. Positive measures are demanded, Thirty years ago the demand was largely to clear away old things. Today constructive legislation Is wanted in every department of government I have termed this the age of discontent, Although the form of monarchy In England is almost a pure democracy, there is no sense of finality, no political repose and satisfaction. Cobden and Bright, half a cen- tury ago, thought the custom house would fall and that all nations would adopt their doctrine of free trade. Yet today we find most nations are deluded by the notion that what is one's gain is —another's loss. Liberty and reason fail to dispel the idea that the tariff which damages the trade of one country will help the trade of another. 1 am by no means 1 bigoted free trader as natfons exist today.” “Still, under the opposite policy we have undoubtedly made great progress. “That is true. And confidence in prog- ress is a great element of strength. Never- theless Europeans cannot fail to observe that anxieties they are familiar with are begin- ning to show themselyes on your side of the Atlantic. In spite of this they do not cease to feel how great is the strength which P" ou hopeful spirit of America bestows. have the honor of being among clvilized peo- ples that which has the fullest faith in the future of humanity as well as in the des- tinies of your republic.” THE GREATEST DANGER. “'What do you regard as our greatest dan- ger?" ‘'Personal pecuniary interest rather than political passions makes the party machine Jangerous in a free country. In that re- spect our elections differ largely from yours. Aside from half a hundred civil offices and a very few other appointments not included in the clvil service and the hopes and ambi- tions of those who desire to be peers of the realm or baronets, personal pecuniary bene- fit cuts no figure whatever in an English election. This Is your greatest danger to- day." The morning I had the pleasure of meet- ing Mr. Bryce brought the not uncommon uews of another threatened lynching of a negro—this in Ohio. As a result I was asked many questions relative to the negro. Were there any exact statistics of lynching? How did the negro take to industrial occu- pations? His wages, his general condition in the southern industrial states, etc. After discussing these immediate questions the author of the “American Commonwealth” said_reflectively: “The most simple, natural and pacific course to deal with the negro problem in the states would be an educational qualifi- cation if it could be honestly and fairly put in force. Under it surely tampering with the ballot box would disappear. It should b attainable.” “The great obstacle of course,” I sug- gested, “would be the illiteracy of a part of the poor white population who during the last decade have not made relatively as great progress in education as the negro.' “It this Is impossible then the choice is between using federal force or to let things take thelr course, With no lack of sym- pathy for the emancipated race I favor the Iatter course. The maxim that the physician who doubts whether to administer a drug or not had better refrain, is applicable to legis- lative interference when the reason for and against are nearly balanced. When success though possible is uncertain, noninterterence 18 to be preferred. In politics, as in the human body, there is a tendency similar to that. which used to be called the vis medi- catrix naturae. Things find their level and readfust themselves according to their nat- ural aflinities and the balance of actual forces, not perhaps, in the best way, but in a way which has elements of stability." “But— “1 know patience and inaction are dis- tastetul to those who feel the hardship of their position, but nevertheless a policy such as I have outlined will be best, s0 at least 1 think, for the progress and uitimate pros- perity of the south and the peace and wel- fare of the republic.” STATE AID. I told Mr. Bryce that during my present stay in Enogland I had been struck with the innumerable proposals for using the state agency for the benefit of the community. F called his attention to the fact that even in the United States where we did not hesitate o use state ald to promote Indirectly by customs dutles the general welfare of the people our statesmen would stand perplexed at the myriad propositions now discussed in England and the continent looking toward this end, to say nothing of the laws already ted ‘and in satisfactory operation. hile 1 recognize the force of your re- mark,” Mr. Bryce replied, “I am not alto- gethed unfavorable to state interference in the direction you Indicate. More especially is this the case where localities take upon themselves the administration of trusts for the people. Neither do I wonder that this would strike an American with something akin to surprise. It might be well to bear in mind that while, for instance, the munici- pality of New York as at present managed might not be an eminently safe body to in- trust with carrying out the Gothenburg sys- tem of dealing with the liquor question, the corporations of Birmingham and Glasgow might safely be entrusted with the adminis- tration of this or any other similar act in- Yolving vast pecuniary interests. You will find that the temper of Europe at the pres- ent moment and of England, in spite of the depression it has passed through, s not despondent. The zeal with which all sorts of questions are eanvassed and put forward is the best evidence of this, Evils once mc- copted_are not now tolerated. Humasity is moving. not in a clrele, but to its destiny, however remote. WAR ON THE PEERS. “Is not the House of Lords, for the mo- ment at any rate, blocking all kberal legis- lation in England? Can the people really govern until the veto power of hereditary legislation has been abolished? Is that not the living issue in England today " “The House of Lords can no doubt resist the Commons and does 50 when the liberal party commands a majority in the latter body. In a few days the liberal policy will be laid down by the premier and you will fnd no hesitation or uncertainty in re':tion to the House of Lords. The House of Lor will not stand long as it mow stands. The inevitable struggle is not far off between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. ‘When it has been fought out the submission or extinetion of the upper houss will prob- ably be the result.” Mr, Bryce I8 a loyal adherent of Mr. Glad- stone and a member of the cabinet who ean be depended upon to carry out the policy of that great statesman. The exacting du- ties of his present office have made It dim- cult for this historian and scholar to keep up his roview and magazine work. A new and revised edition of the “American Com- monwealth” will, however, be Issued in about | six weeks. Mr. Bryce devoted all his | lelsure time to the completion of this work | and those who are familiar with the former edition may in this new publication look for- ward to a more perfect study of the greatest experiment in this rule of the multitude to- ward which all nations are speeding with unresting feet ROBERT P. PORTER. it ciinn INDUSTRIAL NOTES. Dresses are made of wooden fibre, West Virginia boasts 2,000 ofl wells, Australians make horseshoes of cowhide. Compressed air will propel Paris cars. Baltimore has 200 bullding assoclations. Uncle Sam has 2,000 women physiclans. One pound of. sheep's wool will produce one yard of cloth. The engines of the world can do the work of 1,000,000,000 men. Tanned elephant skin is over an thick and brings very high prices. The south has over $100,000,000 invested in Southern electric railway and light com- panies, The deepest gold mines In Australia are the Magdala at Slowell, 2,400 feet, and Lan- sell's at Landhurst, 2,640 feet There are enormous profits on typewrit- ing machines. It costs about $15 to manu- facture most machines that sell for $100. Twenty years ago southern planters paid men to haul away cotton seed and burn it Now they get from $6 to §8 a ton for it. The capital invested In the lumber indus- try in 1890 was $615,000,000, with an annual production of more than $587,000,000. Few people had ever supposed that there were as many as 1,600 second-hand clothes menders in New York until that number of them struck for higher wages last week. Artificial wood for furniture, roofs, insula- tors, etc., is now made by burning magnesite together with wood, shavings, sawdust, cot- ton. hair or wool. In Paris the pneumatic tubes used in the dispatch of card telegrams and letter tele- grams from one portion of the city to the other are placed in the sewers Five and one-half tons of diamonds, valued at trom $150,000,000 to $200,000.000, have been taken from the famous Kimberly, South Africa, dlamond mines since their discovery in 1871, In August, 1894, there were 5,735 steamers flying the British flag, 810 the German, 510 the Norwegian, 503 the French, 462 the Swedish, 430 the American, 359 the Spanish, 213 the Ttalian and 1,382 the flags of other nations. It is stated on the authority of the Over- land Monthly that in California it costs 9215 cents to ralse 100 pounds of wheat on ranches of 1,000 acres, 85 cents on raches of 2,000 acres, 75 cents on ranches of 6000 acres, 60 cents on ranches of 15,000 acres, 50 cents on ranches of 30,000 acres, and 40 cents on ranches of 50.000 acres. ———— CONNURIALITIES. inch Minnie—What do you understand by the term “platonic affection?"" Mamie—It usually means that the young man feels that he cannot afford to marry. The marriage of Miss Sherman, daughter of Senator and Mrs. Sherman, to Mr. McCal- lum of Washington will take place early in December. An exchange announced, on the death of a lady, “‘that she lived fifty years with her husband and died in the confident hope of a better life.” ; T. Suffern Taller of New York and his bride have finished a honeymoon trip of 40,000 miles around the world, occupying eighteen months. Miss Julla, daughter of the late General Judson Kilpatrick, will be married in New York on the 7th to Lieutenant William Car- roll Rafferty, First artillery, U. S. A. Mrs. Gabb—Yes, my daughter appears to have married very happily. Her husband has not wealth, it must be admitted, but he has family. Mrs, Gadd—Yes, I heard ho was a widower with six children. Anna Gould has turned down all the for- cign princes, and announces that If she ever becomes a_Mrs. she desires to become an American Mrs. Anna is entitled to a vate of thanks. While a fashionable wedding was in prog- ress in Emmanuel church, Boston, last week, a fish got into the water motor that sup: plies the organ with wind. It gave the music more of a hymen-eel wriggle than was de- sirable. As a fashionable wedding party was leay- ing St. Paul's church, Ogontz, one day last week, the master of the chimes, after run- ning over a few preliminary staves, thought- fully broke into the strains of ““Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be?'" Miss Rose Dayton, daughter of a wealthy oyster planter of New Haven, Conn., has written from New York to her parents to say that she has sailed for Japan as the wife of Dr. McCord, who has an opening there in the Japanese medical corps. Mrs. Wickwire—Did you read about that man who has been married for the third time to the woman he has been dlvorced from twice already? Mr. Wickwire—Yes. Seems to me that a man of that sort ought to take some sort of treatment for the habit. There is noticeable a growing disposition to omit the usher and groomsman at wed- dings, the bride being supported by a mem- ber of her family and the groom by a mem- ber of his. As heretofore, the bride's father may now and then have to support 'em both in later years. Miss Alice Marshal Westervelt, who was married to Walter D. Clark in St. George's church, Stuyvesant Square, New York, on Thursday afternoon, Is a great-granddaughter ot Daniel D. Tompkins, who was once goy- ernor of New York, and of whom the coun- try has generally forgotten that he was also for eight years (1517 to 1825) vice president of the United States. Justice White of the United States su- preme court and Mrs. Linden Kent have as yet given no signal as to the date of their wedding, It has been announced to their friends, however, that the ceremony wil be celebrated In the quletest possible manner. As they are both of the Roman Catholic faith it is thought that it Is their intention to go quietly to the church some morning and have the sacred rites read without the presence of invited gu —_— MUSICAL AND DKAMATIC, sails for William Barrett November 14. Louise Thorndyke Bouclcault be about to wed a Baltimorean. Joe Jefferson concluded a very satistactory engagement in Chicago last week. Kate Bateman, the original Leah in this country, s coming to America to give read- ings, Mrs. Langtry proposes new version of Sardou's her American tour, Mme. Nordica has met with eminent suc- cess in the role of Elsa in “Lohengrin” at the Munich Court theater, Ysaye, the distinguished violinist, sails for this country on Saturday, November 3, by the steamship® La Champagne, Alexander Salvini will bring out play, “The Student of Salawanc: his” April engagement in New York. “On the Mississippl,” William Haworth's new American drama, comes to McVicker Chicago, December %, for & run. made & hit in Boston. The London newspapers damn with very faint praise “A Trip to Chinatown,” which was produced at Toole's theater a fort- night ago, and private advices say that it is a fallure, and will soon be taken off. Mr. Sol Smith Russell has made a de- cided forward step as & comedian, his acting of Dr. Panglass in ‘“The Heir-at-Law" hay- ing proved his merit to be very much greater than it was possible he should indicate in the line of character he had before followed exclusively, The Bostonians will produce «their now this country Is sald to bringing out a “Patrie” during s new during It has | South Tenth Street Methodist Church Ex- opera, “Prince Ananias,” at the Broadway theater, New York, Tuesday evening, No- vember 20. A novel character will be the king that never smiled. Victor Herbert, the composer of the work, will lead the orchestra the opening night, DATLY BER: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1804 RECEPTION T0' A NEW PASTOR tends a Weloome to Rev. J. B, Priest, FACTS ABOUT HIS MINISTERIAL CAREER Castellar Presbytérians Give a Watch to Thelr stor's WiteDr. Buatler's “Short Talke” Meetitg with Much Favor ~In Omaha Pulpits Todny. The new pastor of the Tenth Street Method- ist church, Rev. J. B, Priest, received a very hearty welcome last Thursday night at the reception which was given at the church in his honor by the members of the congrega- tion. J. Phipps Roe was the presiding officer A program of speeches and songs was ren- dered. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Dr. Maxfleld in behalt of the masters of the district, Dr. W. K. Beans in behalf of the city and David Cole in behalt of the church, Mr. Priest responded. At the conclusion of the exercises a supper which had been pre- pared by the ladies of the church was served and the guests departed with hearty good wishes for the new incumbent. Rev. J. B. Priest was born in Lamont, Jackson county, Ia., November 21, 1856. He recelved his early education there and at Anamosa, and after graduating from the High school in the latter place he entered the State University of Yowa in 1879. He continued the course of study at the institu- tion for a little over two years and was then obliged to leave on account of lack of means to complete his education, He removed to Nebraska in 1881 and taught school. He was invited by the presiding elder of the Nebraska Methodist conference to unite with the con- ference and he did unite with the North Nebraska conference at Fremont in 1882 in the first separate session. He was appointed to the pastorate at Ponca and continued in charge for three years and five months, during which time his congregation trebled in num- bers While here a peculiar and interesting in- cident occurred. A new church had been built in 1884 and the dedicatory services were being held on Children’s day, which Is the second Sunday in June. Before the exercises had been completed Mr. Priest was impelled— he was unable to tell why—to dismiss the peo ple present. He took the cnarge of the meet- ing out of the superintendent’s hands and closed the services. Within an hour a cy- clone completely demolished the church. In 1886 he was transferred to Norfolk, at which place a new church was dedicated while under his charge and the congregation gained considerable strength. He remained a year and then went to Wisner and Beemer, which is one charge. Here he was two years and was then transferred to Lyons. He was In charge at this place for five vears and during that time he more than doubled the number of the congregation. From Lyons he came to Omaha. His predecessor was Rey. T. C. Webster, who takes the pastorate at Lyons. Mr. Priest has a wife and six children, His wife's birthday is the same as his own, No- vember 21, and his marriage took place in 1882 on the birthday, Mr, Priest is pleased with the condition of his present charge, Everything is in a pros- perous condition. There are 165 members re- ported. The pastor is inclined to think that he has a good fleld to do a great amount of work and will striye The council of the Chautauqua college has been busy preparing, for the opening, which will take place in the First Methodist church on Monday evening, November 5. The pros- pects “for this year" are very encouraging. Last winter the sessions; were held: on-Thurs- day evenings, but for many good reasons it has ‘been determined to hold the meetings this Season on Monday nights, beginning promptly at 7:45 o'clock. Final arrange. ments were made by the council at the last meeting. The course of study or, of reading this year embraces a volume on' the ‘‘Rise and Development of England,” one on *Mod- ern Europe,” one on the “Art of the Re- naissance,” one on “Geology,” and one on “Englizh ' Poetry, from Chaucer to Tenny- son.’" The plan pursued last year with such ood results will be substantially followed in this course, save that the addresses and lectures will be given the first part of each evening, and then the book under review will be taken up and more pains taken with the reading and study than heretofore. The first book is on England, to which five weeks are devoted. This will be full of interest and profit. By a happy contingency Prof. Mar- ble, the new public school superintendent of the city, will open the college on Monday night with a practical talk on how to study the English language. This address will be followed by others from week to week, from the best known men of Omaha, and from distinguished strangers, who have agreed to come and assist in the coliege work. The enrollment is already reaching the 200 point, and before the college is far along it is hoped that at least 300 persons will have their names on the membership list. An ar rangement has been effected whereby the flve books in the Chautauqua magazine in one year can be had for §, at the Megeath stationery establishment, upon an order signed by the secretary of the council, Dr. A. H. Hipple, who will be glad to give to inquirers any further desired information. The college is open to every one. It is absolutely unde- nominational, non-partisan, nonsectarian. Neither age, sex, politics nor religion is al- lowed to interfere with joining the college If any one wishes to join and does not feel able to procure ail the books at once, an arrangement can be made, on consultation with the secretary or president of the coun- cfl, Mr. R. W. Breckinridge. The meeting on Monday night next will be the initial one for the season, and after oir. Marble's address the work for November and December will be outlined and arranged for. It is on the tapis that for the second meeting, November 12, an old-fashioned spell- ing bee will be engaged in, and dead loads of fun are anticipated, A Wateh to the Pastor's Wife. On Monday, October 29, the Ladies' Ald soclety of Castellar Street Presbyterian church met to finlsh a quilt that was in progress, but much to the surprise of Mrs. J. M. Wilson, wife of the pastor of the lights, Headlights and Searchlights.” The cholr of the First Methodist church, under the direction of Mr. Thomas L. Kelly, will present a fine musical program. A series of musical services will be arranged to be given by the leading church choirs of the city at this service. . Creighton Foundation Day. Tomorrow will be memorial day for the | founder of Creighton college, Edward Creigh- ton. Solemn high mass of requiem will be | eald in St. John's colleglate church at | o'clock, followed by a requiem chant by the | students’ choir. This evening memorial exercises and a | quarterly distribution of premiums will be | held in ‘the college hall. The program will Fenting on the Old Camp ound' Johnson e sC. U, Gle In Men ~itichard Awarding of Testimonials. mation— ing at the Farm'. 3 X “Happy an Balfe Declamation epi- sode In the Ii Mac- Mahon Owens “Vocal Marc ‘Becker © U Club, A Tribute to Our Foundes ¥ .....J. Ambi tribution of FPremiu Oration—* aron Will Dedicnie the Church. Members of the West Omaha Methodist church, who compose an earnest band of Ohristian women, have put the finishing toliches on the new church edifice at Thirty- seventh and Marcy streets, and today the building will be dedicated. The services will be held at 3 p. m. Short addresses will be delivered by Presiding Elder Maxfield, Rev. Frank Crane and others. C atlan Association Convention. The fifteenth annual convention of the Young Men's Christian associations of Ne- braska will be held at Beatrice December 6-9. Arrangements are being made for one of the largest and most successful corven- tions ever held in the state. Especial atten- tion will be given to work among the col- leges, and leading workers among college men will be present. Darkost Polities.” This evening at the First Methodist church Mr. Crane will discuss the coming election in a sermon under the above caption. The duty of a Christian at the polls will be con- sidered, as well as his duty to his party, and other political matters. The discourse will be especially addressed to young men who will cast their first ballot at the coming elec- tion, Salvation Army Special Meeting. At the Salvation army barracks, 1711 Da enport street, Captain and Licutenant Jones, two colored sisters, are going to conduct meetings all day today. These sisters have traveled all around the world in behalf of the Salvation army for the past nine years and have a wonderful experience, Every- body is welcome. Admission free. First Methodist Notes. Mr. Crane delivered the principal address at the Towa State Epworth League conven- tion Friday evening at Des Moines. The women of the First Methodist church have been organized into local social and enevolent societles Brief Korecusts, Good Shepherd—Services at 8 and 11 a. m and 7:30 p. m. Immanuel Baptis of morning service, ord’s supper at close No evening service. First Church of Christ (Scientist)—! DeLong, pastor. Sunday services at 10:45 a. m. Canon Whitemarsh will officiate at the Church of the Good Shepherd today; services at8a. m., 11 a. m. and § p. m. Castellar Street Presbyterian—Topic of the morning sermon: “The High Priesthood. Evening: “By Grace I Am What [ Am." Knox Presbyterian—Morning service at 10:30. Pastor will preach in the evening on “Universalism Against Eternal Punishment.' Bishop Worthington will officiate this morn- ing at 11 o'clock at St. Andrew's church, and at St. Phillip's church at 7:30 o'clock this evening. Seward Street Methodist—Subjects of ser- mons morning and evening, respectively: ‘'Divine Rewards for Confessing Christ’ and “Electlon Contrasts.” Kountze Memorial Lutheran—Rev. A. J. Turkle, pastor. Services at 1 a. m and 7:30 p. m. Subjects: “A Campaign of Work,” and “Right at Heart.” Trinity Methodist—Rev. F. H. Sanderson, D. D., will preach in the morning on “The Bible's Favorite Theme,” and in the evening on “Our Representative Men.” Universalist—Pastor has returned from Chicago where she was attending the general conference of the church’ and will preach this morning on “Reasons for Our Hope. Rev. George Campbell, recently of Peking, China, will preach at the Beth Eden Baptist church this morning. The pastor, Rev. D, D. O'Dell, will conduct the evening service. Calvary Baptist—The pastor, Rev. Thomas Anderson, will preach morning and evening Lord's supper will conclude morning service. Toplic of evening sermon: “A Man in Hell.” Grace Evangelical Lutheran—Rev. Luther M. Kubns will preach at 11 a. m. on “The Great Recompense of the Reward,” and at 7:30 p. m. on “Doing Evil That Good May Come." Trinity Cathedral—8 a. m., first celebration holy communion; 10 a. m., bible class (open to al); 11 a. m., second celebration holy communion and sermon: 3 p. m. Sunday school; 7:30 p. m., evening service and ser- mon. Unitarian—Rey. Newton M. Mann, minis- ter. Preaching In the morning by Rev. Mary A. Safford of Sfoux City. In' the evening Miss Safford will lecture before the Unity club. Subject: “The Novel as a Re- ligous Teacher.” Sunday school at 12:15. St. John's Collegiate (Catholie)—Sunday morning services at 6, 7, 8, 8:30 and 10:30. At 8:30 meeting of St. John's Gentlemen's sodality and election of officers. High mas at 10:30. Sermon by Rev. James Hoeffer. Vesper service and benediction at 7:30 p. m. First Baptist—Rev. W. P. Hellings, D. ., pastor. Preaching 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 12 noon; Bethel mission, 3:30; Chinese meeting, 6:30. Monday, pastor's so- cial ovening, church parlors, 8 to 9:30 p. m. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30. Friday, Young People's society, 7:30. First Methodist—Frank Crane, pastor. “In Darkest Politics” is the subject of the even- ing sermon, for the benefit of young voters who cast their first ballot at the coming election, The evening prelude will be a dis- cussion of the revised edition of Dr. Strong’s “Our Country.” In the morning there will church, she was called forward, reminded that it was her birthday, and compelled to listen to a beautiful .and appropriate ad- dress, and was then, presented with a lovely gold watch. Congratuations were showered upon her, and thén''she was ushered into another room where a dainty lunch was served, Several yagal solos were rendered and instrumental music added its charm, but none was so sweet ns''the united voices in the hym, “Blest BeiThe Tie That Binds.” Creohd Donations. Creche donations for October were: Proceeds of minstrel show, $1,000, Clothing—Mrs. Morse, Mrs, Cockrell, Mrs. Horbach, Mrs. W.» B.IMillard, Mrs, Ijams, Mrs. Metz, “A Friend;” Provisions—Mrs. _Hitchcock, Mrs. Pleak, Mrs. Estabrook, Model bakery, Courtney & Co., Fleming, Royal'icitgue, 1. O. B. B., “A Farmer,” Arctic Ice gompany. Miscellaneous—O., K., Schofield, Mrs. Du- mont, Mrs. Irey, Emma Flower mission, “A Friend." ol Books and Perlodieals—E, Peattie, R. Ris- don, Mr. Neimand, Mrs. MacClure. Dr. B “short Talk The “‘short talks” given each Sunday even- ing by Rev. Dr. 8. W. Butler, pastor of St. Mary's Avenue Congregational church, in the Sunday school room at the close of the Young People's Christian Endeavor meeting (T:45 p. m.), are considered by many to be the “brightest” efforts of this popular pas- tor. It Is believed these services solve the perplexing question of how to make Sunday evening services interesting, and a general but earnest invitation {s extended to all who can to attend and receive benefit from them A Diummer Sunday afternoon the Young Men's Chris- tlan association men's meeting will be ad- dressed by Mr. E. L. Cobb, a veteran com- mercial traveler who preaches a good deal a8 a “side line.” He will talk about ““Foot- be “Old Folks' Day” services, with a special sermon to the old people, appropriate decora- tions and speclal music by the choif. Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon; bible class con- ducted by Mr. E. W. Halford. Young Peo- ple's meeting at 6:45 p. m. — PRATTLE OF THE YOUN “‘Well, Johnnle, T hear you go to schoo STERS. now." es.”” “What part of it do you like best?’ “Comin’ home." Teacher (to Bainbridge street boy): “Now if you have a meal at 12 o'clock, what do you call it?" “Luck,” said the boy, “Say, teacher,” asked a downtown school- boy, “'If his name was Norval on the Gram- pian hills, what was it in town?" Teachor—Who can tell me what the Es- quimaux live off of? Johnny Stuart—Tears; anyhow, tho gography says they eat blub- bors.” Teacher—What Is one of the greatest sources of discontent in the world? Pupil (whose parents live at a boarding house)— Prune sauce, “Robble,”” said the visitor kindly, “have you any little brothers and sisters?” “No," replied Robbie, solemuly, “I'm all the chil- dren we've got." Teacher—Now, John, if you have a dozen bolled eggs for breakfast at your hous and ten of them are bad, how many are left? John—Everybody but Pop. “‘My boy,” sald the fond father, “you would Dot make It necessary for me to punish you it_you realized how much I hate to do it." ‘Yes," assented Johnny, “‘grandmaw said she allowed you was too lazy to gimme a lickin’." Dickey was overheard saying his prayer the other evening at bed time in this fash- fon: "0, Lord, bless Johnny and Billy Holl day and me, and don't let any of us die; but it any of us has got to die I'd ruther it was them. Amen."” e Oregon Kidney Tea cures nervous head aches, Trial size, 26 cents. All druggists. Heavy natural wool 1 Monday, Nov. 5, "84, Pointed and positive, Polnted news In the Morse columns. So varied and com- prehensive that it ap- peals universall y-- items in it for every- body’s need. Positive news in the Morse columns. Plain, clear, direct, |simple facts. This busi- ness needs no special pleading or fine strung arguments. Ifthe peo- ple can only face,touch and understand the goods (their qualities and prices) which they need and we have, the growth of sales will surpass our largest hopes, Our friends, the great local Publiec, will find even larger |profit and deeper satis- faction by cultivating great intimacy with the store. To illustrate Wehavealong dress goods counter, the shelves behind are full of new goods, the tops are piled high, there are more yards out of sight--more yards but not more styles. You see all the styles we have, but not all the goods. 44-inch Silk and Wool Novelties 47c 42-inch Crepons Silk Mixtures 50.c 4d-inch SiIK and Wool Suitings (Imported) c. 40-inch Fine English Serge G0c, 48-inch Storm § i 60-inch Cheviots 7 G6-inch § Serge 85c. 40-inch Novelties in in Twill Fine Imported Dress Patterns $§8 Ground floor silk counter, In our South Six- teenth street window today we are showing a line of evening silks. Faille Francaise, high grade Moires, Benga- lines, Satin Duchesse and Peau-de-Soie, there are . goods in this display that are worth $1.80 and some $280. For Monday and Tuesday we make one price, you take your choice for 97 cents a yard. Right of 16th street entrance. Saving prices rule Monday in ladies’' and children’s winter un- derwear and hosiery. Every offer isa bargain of very exceptional value. Please remem- ber this. Ladies’ silk hose in all the color- ings and black that you pay $1,80, $1.78 and $200 for,in one lot, your choice for 87c¢ Ladies’ silk hose that we have been selling for $2.80 and $8.00 will go for $1.48. Chil dren’s fine English cashmere hose (78c goods) for 88c. Chil- dren’s woolen hose, fast black,double knee, heel and toe, 28ec. Ladies’ natural wool underwear, non- shrinking vest and pants, (78c¢ goods) for 48 cents, Ladies’ fleeced lined jersey rib- bed vests and pants 886c¢, Both opened and closed tights,fast black, for ladies, 80 cents, Children’s jersey rib- bed vest and pants, heavy weight at 88 cents. Children’s union suits, white and natur- al wool, formerly sold at $2.80 and $8.00, to close, a little lot at $1.80. Ladies' extra fine fast black wool tights, ankle and knee length, at reduced prices, Ledies’ very fine jersey ribbed wool vests and pants, silk finished, 78c. Ladies’ extra fine merino ribbed vest and pants, in white and natural, fleeced, BO cents, For gentlemen. Left aisle, 16th street entrance. These special attrac- tions are in keeping with tne rare offerings that have made the underwear depart- ment so conspicuous during the past week, One case of camel’s hair shirts and draw- ers, satin finished, will be on sale Monday at 48 cents a garment. silk shirts and drawers ($1.00 value) for 78c a garment. A very fine heavy all wool shirt and drawer, value $1.80, for $1.00, Both tan and black stockings for men, fast color, 20c¢ value, 2 for 28ec. Continued in pext column Third floor, right of elevator. In our cloak and cape department. Lady readers Are specially invited to call and critically examine and note prices of our coats-- jackets--capes and suits. The prices and styles will surely de- light you. To_illustrate, Flu‘n‘nelett wrappers $1.78, Ladies' winter sateen and brillinn $2.00, $2.60, $3.00, o Pretty jackets, immense stock Ot these, some of them are “drea ms”-c o m- fortable ones. Every- thing about them is correct and the price, too, $5 $§7.50, $8.50, $9, $10, etc The line of fun capes represents the latest st and lowest prices. We have them in all desirable furs. Our Flannel Waists at $280 and $8.00. See them, Monday we sell a fine double warp sural silk waist, lined, for $5.00. Cloaks for the little ones, up to four yeavrs old, made from nice soft eiderdown, teimmed with tur. As to the price, they will delight you. We invite you ta spend part of the day Monday with th e children in our depart. ment, where you will find a special sale in Children’s Garments. Inspect them and you will buy. Our motto in this department is, and latest style garments in about half former prices, Second floor. Glassware of all kinds and styles on sale Monday. 6 engraved Filnt table tumblers on sal¢ at 9 o'clock for 13c. Fine engraved blown glass wine decanters (value 40c) on sale at 2 o'clock for 15o. Ware in Japanese Goods. Monday we will sell 100 sets of Japanese sugar and cream sets—they are worth 400— for 25c set. They give very much light. Decorated vase lamps ($1.26 value) for 89 cents, Decorated Bisque Finlsh, hand decorated vase_lamps, ($£.60 value) for §$1.69. in. Special offering Toilet sets. One lot of fancy decorated Toilet Sets (value $2.78) for $1.98. First floor. Black Dress S il k Sale will be held at silk counter. Such values as 24-inch Gros Grainsilk, value $1-80, urder ekirts in flannel, 1 at $1.00, $1.26, $1.50, an Bes| the city al for 98 cents. 24-inch Black Surah, value $1.00, for 7B cents, Black Peau de Soie, value $1.28, for 8B cents. Black Peau de Soie, value $1.80, for $1.00. Black Faille Francaise, value $1.00, tor 78c. Black Satin that cannot be made tor less than 78c, for 49e, Price on take off counter Monday 464 cents. Left main aisle Take off counter, where you can find a little store in this de- partment, from a silk dress to boxes of notions, all at 468 cents a package or yard, Not an article in this department but that sells for more than twice the price, for Monday at 46 cents, We take off 8c a day in this department. Carpets—Carpets—Carpets— Going—Golng Cheaper—Cheaper—Cheaper, All wool ingrain. Tapestry Brussells. Body Brussells. Oil cloth square for stove. Fourth floor. New Lace Curtains, new Chenille Curtains; new Piece goods, Point de Esprite by the yard, Ruffling tomatch mus. lin curtains, by the piece or yard, The curtalns themselves are overflowing with beauty of style, excellence of quality, and exceptional price values, which make them the most acceptable bargains of the year. Main alsle, Its a pity to stop--not going to stop, THE MORSE DRY GOODS CO,, Sixteenth and Farnam. i