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About The independent. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1902)
n DECEMBER 11, 1902. THE NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT. 13 Hci!i9 For The Friendless The practiced eye can discern a storm brewing in the vicinity of the home for the friendless. Sunday's State Journal contained nearly a col umn intended to smooth over the mat ter, but the disagreement is of such a nature that it will take something more than a "mild jolly' to settle it Briefly, the advisory board and the board of public lands and buildings have locked horns over the question of admitting indigent old women. The advisory board wants them admitted, but the state board objects and bases its opposition on the' ground that the rules for admission, formulated by the visiting and advisory board and approved by the state board, contain no reference to adults. This was doubtless an error of omission on the part of the advisory board, because under the old regime it was the prac tice to admit both children and adults, and at the very time the rules were drafted and adopted there were a number of old women at the home. U"der the constitution of the society of the home for the friendless, which society had a sort of partnership with the state up to the year 1897, the ob ject of the society was clearly set fo.th in these words: "To afford pro tection and assistance to destitute women and children of our state un til other and permanent homes and means of support can be secured." This was the society's constitutional provision when the legislature of 18S1 passed the act which made the state and the society quasi-partners in maintaining and governing the home. And no change in the object of the home took place in 1897 when the leg islature took the entire government into its own hands and proposed to provide all funds for its maintenance by taxation. "At a meeting Saturday," says the Journal, "of the visiting advisory board which is composed of five wo men appointed by the governor, the matter was thoroughly discussed. Those in attendance were Mesdames H. S. Freeman. H. H. Wheeler. Hems worth. A. H. Wfcir and H. J. Seamark. The board was of the opinion that as the home was not crowded and could easily accommodate forty more per sons without inconvenience, its ad vantages ought to be extended to old women who were unable to support themselves and needed the protection of a nublic institution. The two cases from Beatrice especially enlisted the sympathies of the ladies, as they were both women of refinement who had lost, all that thev possessed and were living on charity. The board felt that they ought not to be required to go to . the poor house. The state board is trying to crawl out of a verv mall hole when it re fuses admission to indigent old wom en because the rules drafted bv the advisory board make no provision for such admission. Section 4 ot chaptr 5a especially provides that these rules shall be subiect to chanae. amend ment or abrogation by the board of public lands and buildings at any time." Accordinerlv. the state hoard could make the necessary amendment and admit the aged women without delay; or it could sanction such an amendment, bv the advisory hoard. Apparently that is simply a flimsy excuse, vvitn ample provisin tor the accommodation of forty more persons at. the home, there is no cood rpnsnn why deserving cases should be refused yn mere technical grounds, which are really no grounds at all. Populism Demonstrated The fundamental principle of pop ulism that all men should have oppor tunit'es for advancement and to pro vide fd themselves and that if the concentration of wealth was stopped and a healthy environment created for th masses that the nation would not only prosper, but mankind would be elevated, is shown to be true by the work of thS New York children's aid society, which takes children of the lowest parentage from the slums of that city and places them in an en vironment where they have opportuni ties to develop. Now for a half century this society has been carrying on its important la bors in the commercial and cosmopoll tan metropolis of America and by its care for the street boys and girls of the great city has given to active and useful service much more than 50,000 citizens: It numbers among its ben eficiaries governors of states and ter ritories, members of congress, sheriffs, district attorneys, county commission ers and members of state legislatures. It has sent into the industrial world bankers. Inwvers. merchants, physi cians, postmasters, railroad managers, station agents and the i-e, newspaper men. school teachers, civil engineers, clerprrnen. and more than a thousand members of the army and nnvv. All this proves the populist proposi tion, that it is not heredity that in- j 9 J New Christmas Goods It will pay you to come to Lincoln to do your Holiday trading first in the large and interesting variety you will find, and second in the low prices which you can look over and 11 appreciate Hum lue nsi ueiuw. nunc we iuutc uui wo rujuuci vuuoiuiaa uccus, juu y m find our entire stock marked at reasonable prices for Holiday trade. Plated Silverware Rogers Brothers. 1847, 12 dwt, me dium knives, hand burnished or satin finished, $1.87 set of 6. Rogers Brothers, 1847, 12 dwt, me dium forks, hand burnished or satin finish, $1.87, set of 6. W. F. Rogers, knives or forks, $1.50, set of 6. Triple-plated knives and forks, $2.00, set of 12. Rogers Brothers, 1847, Al tipped tea spoons, $1.50, set of 6. Rogers Brothers, 1847, Al tipped des sert spoons, $2.50, set of 6. Rogers Brothers, 1847, Al tipped ta blespoons, $3.00, set of G. Rogers Brothers, Al teaspoons, fan cy patterns, $1.75, sot of C. Rogers Brothers, 1S47, Al dessert spoons, fancy patterns, $3.00, set of 6. Rogers Brothers, 1847, Al table spoons, fancy patterns, $3.50, set of 6. W. F. Rogers, teaspoons, 75c and $1.25, set of 6. W. F. Rogers, dessert spoons, $1.25 and $2.50, set of 6. W. F. Rogers, tablespoons, $1.50 and $3.00, set of 6. - Standard Sterling plated tablespoons 50c, set of C. Standard Sterling plated teaspoons, 25c, set of C. Fancy sugar shells and butterunife sets, G5c to $2.00. Fancy pieces Berry spoons, jel ly scoops, meat forks, pie knives, chil dren's sets of knife, fork and spoon, 25c to $4.00. Nut sets, picks and cracks, $2.25 to $2.50 each. Fruit knives, 75c to $1.75. set of G. Oyster forls, $1.75 to $7.50, set of G. STEEL NUT CRACKS 15c each. Steel nut. picks, 15c, set of 6. Nut sets, picks and cracks, 25c. In Our Notions Section There are PERFUMES Our line of bottled perfumes includes some of the finest goods on the market in a large va riety of odors; Colgate's, Hilbert's, Hess's, Mellier's, Ricksecker's, and choice French odors 5c, 10c, loc,v20c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $2.75, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50, $5.00, $G.00, $6.50. $7.00, and $7.50 a bottle. The bottles are either plain or cut glass with cut glass stoppers. The cut glass goods range in price from $1.50 to $7.50 a bottle. HAND MIRRORS Good beveled edge glasses, assorted wood backs, in round, oval or square shapes, 25c, 35c, 50c, 65c, 75c, 90c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.25, and $3.Q0. Square hand mirrors, line hard wood frames, standard backs, good variety of sizes, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, and $1.50. Burnt wood backs, $1.50. Sterling mounted hand mirrors, 25c, 50c. 75c, $1.00, $2.00, $2.50. and $3.00. Fancy metal hand mirrors, round shape, with long or ring handles, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00. The finest goods of this line from $2.00 up are German silver. HAIR BRUSHES Sterling mounted, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50; $3.00, $4.00. Hard wood backs. 35c, 40c, 50c, G5c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. Real ebony backs, a special in lim ited quantity, fine white bristles.at 65c. Others with ebony backs, 85c, $1.00 $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. Burnt wood backs, 50c, and $1.00 HAT BRUSHES 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $2.00, and $3.00. CLOTH BRUSHES 25c, 50c, 75c, $1. $1.25,. $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $4.50, and $o,00. BRUSH, COMB, AND MIRROR SETS For Children unusually hard to get, and made as well as for grown ups, $1.00, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, a set. INFANTS' SETS Brush, comb, etc., G5c, $1.00, and $2.00 a set. BRUSH, COMB, AND MIRROR SETS $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.75. $3.00, $3.50, $4.00,' $4.50, $5.00, $6.00, $6.50, $7.50, $8.50, $9, $10, $12.50, $15, and $25 a set. This line includes sil ver plated, gold plated, real and imita tion ebony, ivory finished, shell fin ished and Roman horn goods, besides finely decorated porcelain backs. Sets with sterling silver backs, $9, $18, $20, and $25 a set COMBS Sterling mounted, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, and $1.75 each. COMBS Back and side combs, 10c 15c, 20c, 25c, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c, 60c, 65c, 75c, 85c, and $1.00; fancy back combs of imitation shell trimmed with fine filigree gold and real pearl settings, $1.50, $3.00, and $4.50. BELTS An exceptionally fine line in hundreds of styles, plain tailored or fancy postillion, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25. $2.50, $3.00, and $3.50; leather, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, and $1.75; initial, 50c; shoe string, 50c. BELT BUCKLES In sets of two. gray finish, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.25 a set; gray finish, oxidized finish, and white silver or gilt with settings (single buckles) 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, and $1.00; cameos, 65c and 95c. RINGS Plain or chased gold filled bands, 25c, and 50c; solid gold, 25c, 63c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, and $3.50; set rings, gold filled, 25c, 50c, 65r, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $2.75, $3.00, .50, $4.00, $4.50, $5.00, and $5.50. All thfi finest and best designs shown in any rings are to be found in those inexpensive circlets for 25c and 50c. BROOCHES 10c, 25c, 35c, GOc, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $8.50, and $10.00. BRACELETS Silver and gold plat ed chains, 25c and 50c; sterling, 75c, $1.25, $1.50. $1.75. $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, and $4.00; Nethersole (sterling silver bands) 29c. 39c, G5c, $1.00, $1.25, and $2.00; gold plated or filled, 50c, 75c, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, and $2.50. STICK PINS 5c. 10c; 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 65c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00. $2.25, $2.50, $2.75, and $3.00. CHATELAINE PINS 11c. 25c. 35c. 50c. 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $G.00, and $7.00. LOCKETS Plain or jeweled, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, ..50, and $4.00. CUFF BUTTONS Bright, satin, or rose gold finish, with or without sets; sterling in gray or bright finish, 2!e,x 50c, 75c, $1.00. $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50. $3.50, $4.00, $5.00. SHIRT STUDS Plain pearl tops, 35c, 50c, and 75c; plain gold or with sets, 35c. 50c, roc, $1.00, and $1.25. BELT PINS Oxidized finish, pearl, rose gold finish, enameled, cameos, sterling silver, or with fancy sets, 10c, 25c, 50c, 75c. $1.00, $1.50, $1.75, $2-00, $2.50, and $2.75. WATCH CHAINS Gold filled or plated, women's, 39c, 75c, $2.00. $2.25, $3, $4, $5, $6, $8.50. $10, and $12; men's, with charms, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.25, $4.00, $5.00, and $6 00. WATCH FOBS Leather, fancy charms, black silk with rose finished gold, jeweled, oxidized silver, cameos, etc., 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, and $3 50. HAT PINS Sterling silver, 25c, 75c, and $1.00; oxidized metal, 10c and 25c; with fancy sets, 10c, 25c. 5Cc, 75c, $1, $1.25, $2.50, $3.00, and $3.50. BEADS Necklaces and long chains, pearl, 15c. 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, 85c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, and $1.75; coral, 25c, 50c, G5c, and $1.00; black ebonoid or jet, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.25, $1.75, and $2.00. GOLD NECKLACES With or with out lockets, 75c, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.2b, $3.25, and $5.00. GOLD COLLAR BUTTONS Plated or filled, 5c, 10c. 15c, 25c, and 50c. BEAUTY riNS With or without chains, 10c, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $2.00, and $2.50 a pair. MI LLER & PAINE Lincoln, Nebraska. creases what is called the lower class es, but environment A more equal distribution of wealth would bring these classes up to honorable and self supporting citizens. Where the mil lionaires abound,' there also abound the paupers and defectives. MIDWINTER EXCURSION TO FLORIDA. The Burlington Route will again offer a mid-winter excursion to Flori da, to leave Nebraska points Tuesday, January 6. Through standard Pullman sleepers from Lincoln to Jacksonville Fla., doing away with the necessity of any change en route. The route will be via St. Louis and thence to Jacksonville, Fla., closely following the line of Sherman's fam ous march to the sea. The journey will be pleasantly broken at Chattanooga, Tenn., where a day will be spent in visiting noints of great historic in terest. Those who desire to stop over in St, Louis can join the party en route. The excursion will be personally con ducted bv a competent representative of the B'irlinrrton Route who is fa miliar with points of interest in Flor ida along the route. After leavine Jacksonville members of the party will have the choice of a number of al trac tive side trips and can return home at their leisure. An exceedingly low rate has been made for this personal ly conducted excursion and the oppor tunity to escape the snow and ice, the wintry blasts and coal bills at home is a notable one. Booklet giving complete itinerary of the above excursion mailed free to any address on request J. FRANCIS, G. P. A., Burlington Route, Omaha. If you are in need of groceries you should examine the special ten-dollar combination offered by Branch & Mil ler Co. of this city in their advertise ment on the last page. They are an entirely honorable firm, one of tin largest in the city and will ship good goods and full weight just as adver tised. The Independent will guaran tee that and if you send them an or der and do not find the goods satis factory and as represented we'll see that they are made so. The secretary of the treasury has transmitted to congress the estimates of appropriations required for the pub lic service for the year ending June 30, 1904, as furnished by the beads of the several executive departments. The total asked for is $589,958,112, which is $21,638,578 less than the estimates for 1903 and $33,050,014 less than the ap propriations for all previous years. EDiSON PHONOGRAPH RECORDS 0 CENTS EACH We have just purchased 5000 EDI SON wax records independent of the manufacturer and thus are en abled to sell at this price. In order to give all our patrons the benefit of this price we will sell only two dozen to a party and not lees than one dozen. It will not be necessary to take them all at once if you do not wish. In ordering by mail give first'and second choice. After these are sold you of course understand prices will be as before. All records guaranteed to be new goods. We are giving some inter esting prices on machines also. Location 211-213 SI South lllh Street . J 1