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A WORD WITH THE WOMEN (By Elia W. Peattie.)
The courage, decision, efficiency and system which the modern trained nurse exhibits are too well known to need comment. The little white cap, the striped gown and the spotless apron have come to be the insignia of her comfortable office. Physicians depend upon her in the most hazardous operation, trusting to the deftness, rapidity, delicacy of perception--the almost clairvoyant sympathy--as they would not trust in one of their own sex. The endurance of these trained women is remarkable. They have added to the self-control that has been acquired by their training a devotion to duty which is of feminine type. An instance of the passion for self-immolation that occasionally appears in woman was shown by Miss Minnie Baumer, a nurse at the Jennings Avenue hospital at Cleveland, which burned yesterday. When she found that her patients could not be moved from the burning building she refused to leave them, and was found dead by the bedside of an old man who was in her charge. Was the heroism superfluous? Perhaps so. She benefited [?] one by this consummate sacrifice. But she satisfied her own sense of duty. She indulged herself in the luxury of martyrdom, which, after all, may be a sort of vanity. But she attained her ideal. That, surely, is the best one can do. And she demonstrated what training for self-control can do. For it takes more than moral courage to sit calmly down in a burning building at the post of duty and wait for death. It takes well-trained nerves, a masterful will and an indomitable physical courage.
The woman's department of the Cotton States and International exposition is one of the most important and interesting features of the fair. This branch of the work was organized early in the history of the exposition and has already attained large proportions. The women have more than matched the appropriation allowed from the general fund, and from the present outlook they will quadruple it before the year is out. The sources of the fund are entertainments, bazars and a variety of enterprises, some of which are of a very unique character. The latest and most notable of these is the Valentine Journal. Mr. W.H. Cubaniss, manager of the Atlanta Journal, generously offered to give the woman's department of the exposition the proceeds of one day's advertisements in the Journal if the women would edit. They promptly accepted, and the Journal of February 10 will be made and edited entirely by women. Mrs. Joseph Thompson, president of the woman's board will be editor-in-chief; Mrs. Loulie Gordon will be telegraph editor and Mrs. W.H. FElton, the brilliant wife of ex-Congressman Felton, will write articles on the tariff and finance. An elaborate variety of special matter and a score of the brightest young women in Atlanta have been assigned to report the courts, the capitol, police headquarters and court, the railroads, the exposition and other departments. The prospect is that the Valentine Journal will be a brilliant number, and advertisements will be more numerous than ever.
The women will invite the Daughters of the Revolution to meet in Atlanta next fall, and is expected that they will accept. This would bring to Atlanta 13,000 ladies prominent in their respective communities, and many of them women of national reputation.
By a recent vote of the board of women managers, it was decided to ask congress for a special appropriation to make the collection of woman's work exhibits a national one. Mrs. William Dixon, Miss Louile M. Gordon and Mrs. Sarah Grant Jackson were appointed a committee to bring this matter before congress.
The new moire sash ribbons come in all colors, daintily figured in Dresden patterns, or with vines of delicate flowers through the center.
Mrs. Gladstone receives most of her husband's callers, and seeks to save him from the visitors actuated by curiosity, or who have some favor to ask.
Artificial flowers are developing some new varieties for decking spring bonnets, and the unpretentious potato blossom is among the novelties.
Miss Crabtree, otherwise Lotta, the ever effervescent and perennial, is passing the winter in Cleopatra's land, and is much benefited by her prolonged rest.
The craze for English open-work embroidery has attacked the ribbons, and some of the new varieties have a pattern of very open embroidery down the center.
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REJECTS MEXICO'S DEMANDS ------------------ Guatemala Refuses to Settle for the Alleged Invasion of Her Territory. ------------------ Treaty of 1882 Ignored Completely and the Ownership of the Land Again Questioned. ------------------ The Official Answer Is Expected in a Few Days--Ministers Claim That Negotiations Are Still Pending. ------------------ New York Herald Special Cable
Copyrighted, 1895,
By James Gordon Bennett
City of Mexico, Mex, (via Galveston, Tex), Jan. 18.--It has been semi-officially announced that Guatemala has rejected the demands of Mexico
This republic insisted that Guatemala should make amends for the invasion of Mexican territory and destruction of the logging camps, indemnity for the damage done, indemnity for the expenses caused by the mobilization of Mexican forces on the frontier of Guatemala and the conclusion of a boundary survey in accordance with the treaty of 1882 Three-fifths of the demands were disposed of by Guatemala s claim that the territory alleged to have been invaded belonged to that country This position was maintained despite the provision of the treaty of 1882, that the territory should be considered as belonging to Mexico pending a final survey of the boundary. Mexico's demands are considered here in the nature of an ultimatum
Only a telegraphic synopsis of Guatemala s reply has been received here. The official document is expected about January 26 In the meantime it is expected that the Mexican government will not take official action immediately.
I saw the Guatemalan minister in the national palace immediately after his conference with the secretary of foreign affairs He asserted that the negotiations had not been suspended, and referred me to an article which was printed in a local paper. This article, however, was merely an argument showing that Leon was minister plenipotentiary with full power to continue negotiations and definitely settle the question. ------------------ NOT A POLITICAL CALL. ---------- President's Visit but a Formal One--Brazil Tries L[?]onomy.
Buenos Ayres, Argentina (via Galveston, Tex ), Jan 18 --Generals Bosch and Palacios and Admiral Solier deny that the president s visit to them has any political significance. They assert that it was simply a visit of ceremony. Colonel Fernandez has been arrested by order of General Arviteos for attempting to create a demonstration through the army. All of the army officers support the president.
There is absolute quiet in the republic despite the political complications It is a significant fact that the premium on gold, which had been as high as 261 during the week, has fallen to 257 The decision of the president on the question of resigning will not be decided until his son Roque, arrives from the interior.
The Herald s correspondent in Rio Janeiro, Brazil, telegraphs that, as a measure of economy, the government has withdrawn military attaches at the [legation?] The diplomatic corps has formally protested the decision relative to the settlement of war claims Cholera is increasing New cases have been reported from many places
From Montevideo, the Herald's correspondent telegraphs that the government demands an explanation from Minister Monteiro of the charges that Uruguayan officials are aiding the Rio Grande revolters. These charges were published in the local newspapers in the form of interviews If Monteiro does not offer a satisfactory explanation his passports will be sent to him and he will leave the country. ---------- Mosquito Trouble Not Ended.
Panama, Columbia (via Galveston, Tex), Jan. 18—The presence of three British warships in the Pacific and three more on the Atlantic coast of Central America is causing considerable comment. It is feared that the Mosquito reservation question is far from being settled It is thought that the view of the London Standard regarding Harrison’s mission to Bluefields is not correct, as the Tarter was specially commissioned to bring him from Havana ---------- Senate President Re-elected.
Valparaiso, Chile (via Galveston, Tex), Jan 18—Augustin Edwards has been re-elected president of the senate.
The government today signed a contract for the purchase of the Coquimbo railway
President Mount is mourning the loss of his sister, Clandena
Many of the papers print editorials ridiculing the proposition of Argentina for general disarmament ----------------------- Prof Peter Latz, city chemist of Indianapolis, says “I can recommend Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder to every housekeeper as pure, wholesome and effective. ----------------------- A WORD
WITH THE WOMEN --------- (By Elia W. Peattie)
A young school girl sends the following
“We must beg to differ with the World-Herald, Mrs Peattie and Mr Warren as to the commencement of the twentieth century.
“Starting time from naught, in twenty-four hours the first century would be one day old, twelve months from the same point (naught), which would be the 31st day of December, 12 o’clock midnight, the first century would be twelve months or one year old
“Therefore, the commencement of the twentieth century must be the closing of the nineteenth century, which would be 1900 years from naught, the starting point, which in our time, as now reckoned, would be at 12 o’clock midnight, on the 31st day of December, 1899 From this we conclude that the twentieth century commences on the night of the 31st day of December, 12 o’clock, midnight, 1899.
From these deductions you may see that the time which is claimed by the World-Herald is wrong, as at midnight on the 31st day of December, 1901 the twentieth century will be one year old Respectfully,
“S B G”
Are these conclusions in keeping with the premises? Our correspondent reckons that the “commencement of the twentieth century must be the closing of the nineteenth century” That is impossible A year has been lost. The same year cannot close one century and begin another IT does not seem as if the conclusion were consistent and logical Will our correspondent reconsider? ----------- The executive board of the Nebraska Federation of Women’s clubs met at Mrs J H Canfield s at Lincoln to outline the year’s work Mrs Canfield is the president of the board, Mrs Peattie of Omaha vice president, Mrs. Langworthy of Seward secretary, Mrs. Dawes of Crete treasurer, and Mrs. Woodford of Weeping Water auditor. All were present. Copies of the constitution of the federation are to be sent immediately to all club holding membership, and the immediate payment of dues is requested All clubs wishing to become chapter members must make applications, be accepted and pay dues before the 1st day of the present year. Clubs making application must send their constitutions, in order that the secretary may ascertain whether they are in consonance with that of the federation. The first annual meeting of the federation is to be held October 3 and 4 at Lincoln, the cordial invitation of the Lincoln Women’s club having been accepted The executive board has in preparation a circular setting forth the advantages of the formation of woman’s clubs for the study of literature and the arts, and will distribute these over the state, hoping this will be the means of bringing a fresh interest in life and in books into many an overworked and lonely woman s life, as well as developing the talents of the brilliant women of the state. Any who know of women in the state likely to undertake the formation of such clubs may send addresses to Mrs Canfield of Lincoln Club extension is one of the duties of the federation, and the executive board is anxious not to neglect this obligation Members are to bear in mind the selection of club colors, and at the next annual meeting are requested to come wearing their club name and colors The program for that occasion is already in preparation It is to be a program presenting vivid contrasts of country and city life ----------------------- WESTERN DISTRESS.
Kearney Sun, At last a start of relief for the destitute families in Buffalo county While the number in this country is not large, comparatively, there is no disguising the fact that aid will have to be extended Organization makes it possible to extend assistance systematically, equitably and judiciously
Topeka Journal From every part of the United States contributions are pouring in on the drouth stricken sufferers of Nebraska. Carloads and even train loads of everything needful are going forward from all directions Liberal sums of money are also being sent Sectionalism and partisanship are always forgotten under such circumstances
Ainsworth Star-Journal: The citizens relief committee of Brown county is now thoroughly organized and in working order. The county commissioners have also appointed a committee in each precinct for the purpose of looking after the needy. With a pull all together Brown county need not go beyond its own borders to care for and keep its poor
Bellevue Pheonix. The generosity of those southern states who corn is being shipped into Nebraska to relieve our drouth stricken districts is worthy of comment and appreciation That such acts serve to strengthen the bonds of union and at the same time vindicate the characteristic wholehearted generosity of the southern states is a cause for national self-congratulation
Council Bluffs Nonpareil The nonpareil is prompted to dwell upon this subject from motives of humanity. If no organization can be effected that can take the field in this cause and take subscriptions and ask for contributions, the Nonpareil will act as a self-appointed agent and will receive at the business office such contributions of money as the people may give The money will be sent to properly accredited distributing agencies and accounts will be kept of all moneys received and disbursed
Globe-Democrat The reports from the southwestern part of Nebraska leave no room for doubt that a great deal of suffering exists there Several thousands of industrious and deserving people have been reduced to poverty by the failure of their crops, and the lack of employment to make a living The destination is general, and there are no means of local relief, the country being new and the settlers all alike dependent upon the products of their farms It is impossible to borrow money on real estate, or to obtain food and clothing on credit, under such circumstances, and so there is no course left but that of an appeal to charity
New York Journalist One of the most remarkable pieces of newspaper work ever done in this state was the correspondence of Rob B Peattie from the drouth district of this state He was sent by the enterprise of the World Herald. His letters describing the suffering and destitution in Nebraska have been sent to both press associations and wired in full to many New York and Chicago papers The correspondence was of the highest excellence, not verbose, nothing of the maudlin or over-credulous, but accurate, concise, spirited and uplifting, urging people to their duty The result is that cars of supplies are being sent to these people from all over the country It was truly a noble mission
Des Moines Leader So long as there was doubt as to the destitution in Nebraska or as to the ability of the people of that state to care for their own suffering poor, the Leader refrained from urging the people of this locality to make any movement We preferred to allow Nebraska to care for her own poor But the time for doubt has passed Impartial investigations report a condition of suffering in Western Nebraska which is entirely beyond description The extent of the calamity is such that it transcends local bounds and appeals to the charity of the nation We trust the people of Des Moines will do their duty ----------------------- THE PANCS OF JEALOUSY.
State Journal If Omaha wants anything else she has only to ask for it What’s the matter now with having a depot with cupola and arched entrance and a waiting room and a long cover-way for passenger trains to stand under? A city large enough to have the state fair is entitled to some sort of a station besides the police station
State Journal The vote for the Omaha location imposes many added responsibilities upon the managers The fair was all but wrecked when it was located there, about fifteen years ago Here in Lincoln we are not hypocritical in wishing that the same trouble may be avoided this time, for we want the fair kept alive and worth having when it is returned to us at the expiration of the five years. ----------------------- LOCAL BREVITIES. --From, Monday next to February 5 the federal court will hold sessions at Lincoln, with an intermission for Deadwood
--A marriage license has been issued to Roscoe H Peck, Shenandoah, Ia, aged 20, and Ethel Plummer of the same place, aged 20
--A receiver will be granted for the Beecher property at the southeast corner of Sixteenth and Leavenworth streets Marshal White has been appointed provisional receiver
--The ladies of George A Cust[er?] Relief corps, No 82, will give a dime social at G A. R hall on Saturday evening January 19, to which members and friends are cordially invited Mrs. Mary W Hay, commander
--The second annual hard times masquerade ball under the auspices of district assembly No 126, is to be held this evening in K. of L. hall The proceeds will probably be devoted to establishing a labor bureau or some other worthy object.
--The Maccabees very courteously offered to exchange halls with Omaha lodge No. 18, Ancient Order of United Workmen, for next Thursday evening, at which time a fine program will be presented Tickets are being sold by the members of this lodge for the benefit of the drouth sufferers The Ancient Order of United Workmen are doing good work in this direction.
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MARLOWE AND HIS INFLUENCE.
Mr. Peattie Lectures Entertainingly Before the Chautauqua College.
Members of the Chautauqua college who were so fortunate as to attend the session of the society at the parlors of the First Methodist church last night enjoyed a rare literary treat. The principal speaker was Mr. Robert B. Peattie, who, for half an hour, held the attention of the audience to a scholarly and most interesting lecture, entitled: "Marlowe and His Influence on the Contemporary Stage."
In his lecture Mr. Peattie showed how Christopher Marlowe influenced the stage in the time of Elizabeth, and though he preceded Shakespeare and lacked that poet's catholic genius, he held the light which enabled the latter to put the drama in the front rank of English literature.
The boldness, the genius, the master mind of Marlowe were presented. The lecturer claimed for Marlowe the honor of introducing blank verse into English dramatic composition. He gave numerous illustrations and furnished suggestions for further study along this line.
In closing Mr. Peattie had this to say of Marlowe: "If he had lived longer or had not lived at all are contingencies which mean much in considering the Shakespearean drama. He was the son of mean parents, but managed to pick up a smattering of university education. He was a born bohemian and he was a part of the most interesting and disreputable life of the period. His contemporaries and the writers of our own day have showered upon him posthumous praise in verse and prose, but his deathless fame is preserved by the results of his genius."
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THE SCHOOL BOARD
The selection of five capable members of the school board should not be forgotten on election day.
The World-Herald believes that the best interests of the public schools suggest the election of the following candidates.
MRS. ELIA W PEATTIE. EDWARD P. MULLEN. REV. T. J MACKAY. B E B KENNEDY. CHARLES B WILSON.
Everyone of these have a deep interest in the public school system. They are well qualified to be members of the board, and they deserve to be members of the board, and they deserve the votes of all who desire that the best candidates shall be chosen.
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MRS. PEATTIE WILL LECTURE.
Mrs. Elia W. Peattie has accepted a call to lecture before the Young Men's Christian association of the University of Nebraska in the near future on "The Influences of Christianity Upon Literature." She has also accepted an invitation and will lecture to the students of the Congregational college at Tabor, Ia, at an early date.