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10 TIIK OMAflA DAILY BEE'- SUNDAY , ARUILJU ) , 18S)3-TWENTY ) I'AOEH , MORAL TRAINING OF GIRLS Ella Whcolcr Wllcox Reads a Lecture to Neglectful Parents , EVERY GIRL IS NOT AN ANGEL Tli llrlilKo llcltrcrn < ! lillilliuoil mill IVo- inniilioiKl ( 'onrliiiiHifl.otliif ; Alnlil- crin Ton .Mucli Hunk l.oiirn- liijf , ll"t Wlml of MornU ? IftHI. } It scorns to bo tlio provnlctit itle.-i among American parents that ( 'irls need only men tal Biiiilnnco In this UK ? ; that if the daughter of the family is only "given n clmnco" to study and hns iior mind crammed with knowledge her future Is fissured. If you trll them that their daughter is a throufuhl being , with a mor.il and a pliyslcal niituri ) which need careful guiilanee , they will nssuro you that church Intluencus and good companions surround her morally , and that , as slut Is endowed with excellent health , there is no anxiety about her physl- ca.ly. In consequence of this ono-ldead and nhort Hlghtcil Inllueneo of parents , wo have a vast number of astonishingly well edu cated girls as far ( is book education goes who are erratic , hysterical , ailing and to tally unfilled fur the exigencies and demands of wifehood and maternity when these rela tions come to her , lli'sliles this , our dally papers teem with accounts of girls who stray away from homo in moods of melancholy , or who permit them- Hulvcs 'to ' bo "kidnaped" by vicious people , or who conceive morbid and unaccountable passions for coachmen and inferiors , or otherwise develop propensities as distress ing as unexpected lo tlielr loving but olind parents. The moral nature of a girl needs some thing moro than a Sunday service to prepare It for the exactions of duty. Morality means more than keeping th'j ten commandments. A man may bo driven to marital unfaith fulness and children to dissipation and folly tlirough the door of a disorderly and un comfortable ; homo. The religious convert who attends church service with holes in her Blockings and rags on her underwear , leaving an untidy room behind her , is not on the road to correct moral training. Order was heaven's llrst law and It should In the llrst lesson taught a child , especially n girl. Not by scolding and preaching , but by persistent example , cheerful tact , and f.-equent praise. Now and then a grown person may bo taught a memorable lesson by a round scolding ; but I doubt if it over taught a child anything except distaste for the neglected duty and the scolder. I once knew a man who , by a series of misfortunes shipwreck , illness and loss had hccomc very poor. He was reduced to one suit of clothes , which he wnro many months while seeking for employment ; yet he always bore the appearance of a well dressed gentleman. Indeed , ho failed to obtain one. position for which lie applied during his dark days ( a position much below his station ) on the grounds that ho ' 'was too well dressed. " After ho again grasped the reins of pros perity I asked him how ho had managed to present such an appearance during that timo. "It was nil duo to my early training , " he said.A moro careless , disorderly child than I never lived. My mother saw this and inado it her duty to overcome the habit. No nervant was ever allowed to hang up or brush a garment for mo after I readied a reasoning ago. I was taught how to fold , bang and care for my clothing , and I was quietly told that I could have no replenish ing of my wardrobe until I learned to t.iko proper care of what I had. If , through hurry or laziness , I wore a creased and dusty Barmen t out among my playfellows , my inolhor expressed her mortlllcatton at see ing mo present such an appearance , and I was shamed into tidiness ; whllo an orderly act met with her warm praises. As I grow older my own pride came to the rescue and spurred mo to the care of my belongings , .and it has proven a price less blessing to mo all my life. " If this habit of neatness was so valuable to a man , bow much more valuable is it to a woman , for on woman depends the comfort of an orderly home. An untidy woman is a mon strosity to mo. A fervent young convert recently asked mete to tell her how she could become more like Christ. "By darning your stockings , hanging up your clothes and keeping your room in order , so that your parents are not ashamed to have It seen by visitors , " I replied. "Ho that is faithful in little is faithful in much ; show your love for Christ by making those about you comfortable and happyand no ono can bo comfortable or happy with a slat ternly womanabout. " it is not only in tlio visible results of ma terial comfort that a girl is ocneiltcd by this training , but the hahit of systematic thought will follow her through all the small and great matters of life. Disorderly habits produce a disorderly jnind and conduct. Man's moral and social relations to the world arc such that wo are liable to forget that ho is an animal. Especially do we for got It In regard to young girls. While they roll in the sand and bake mud pies in the sun ns children , and roar with hunger , wo speak of them laughingly ns "vigorous young ani- jnals. " Bin when their swelling forms and blushing cheeks and drooping lids denote that the child Is developing Into tlio maiden , wo forget and Ignore the animal nature , and think of them as divine beings with growing minds. Vet never was there a time in a girl's career when the animal nature Jiocdod Ktich thought and careful .direction by wise parents ami guardians during tno few years which bridge childhood mill womanhood. Aside from wise mid discreet counsels , a young girl's time ami mind should bo full.\ occupied during those years. To simply crowd her brain with a multiplicity of studies will not do ; there is nn excess of phjsicixl vitality which must bo considered. The air she breathes , the nourishment she imbibes , the sleep she takes are all combining to supply her with the magnetic and electric qualities which form the perfect woman. You note her ex panding beauty , her increased vivacity , and you arc delighted ; but remember such changes do not take nlaco without disturbed emotions and an excited Imagination. Out door unties or games in the country and gymnasium work in the town , in dulged in suftlciently to produce a pleasant fatigue , are great promoters of bill- nncu and nn outlet of this extra supply of vitality. Such exercise should bo im posed with religious earnestness by all judlc lulls parents. 1 believe the oUl-fashlonei prejudice against dancing has been pro ( luctlvo of moro physical and moral dlsastei in the world than all the high kicking evei done In our theaters. 1 have known at historical girl , suffering from insomnia am nil manner of nervous troubles , to become normal and strong simply by dancing vigor imsly half an hour every evening before re tiring. "Oh pshaw ! " you say ; "let Nature take her course. She will set matters right h her own timo. " My dear madam , or sir. you should pause mid analyze the meaning of your words Your developing chili is a growing animal but to lot imluro take her course would bo inconsistent with the social and moral obll nations resting upon her. ' Nature's Impulse tire the sanmfrom Insects up to man , butmai must govern imimlse by reason und Judg iiient unless he wishes to bo only nn anima instead of the highest expression of dlvlnit yet evolved from animal lifo. Therefore , Instead of "letting nature tak its coin-no" you must direct naturo's im pulses by wisdom and care into hp.ilihfu channels. Avert overwrought imaginations and excited cited nones by n systematic course of cxot ciso which produces thorough circulation o the blood. Give her pleasures suited to her ago am divert her mind from dwelling too much upoi herself. I ot her be fatigued enough to sleep when she retires , and BOO lo it that she geu up n noon as she awakens , Nothing give * my daughter such ploasur n to He and dream , " said blind mother la in mica. "She Is no hand for outdoor romps , like other girls ; lust glvo her a Ixiok mi a lounge and she wilt bo happy nil dnv ong. " It would bo hotter for her health to romp utdoors and road IPS * . " I suggested. "Oh , she Is in excellent health ; she never ms an ache or pain : that languid way Is attiral to such dreamy temperatures , I ancy. " If I had told that mother what was the attire of the dreams 1 read in her young ntiphtcr's eyes she would have shown me he door. Hut let mo beg of you to bo alert and avoid illowlng your daughter to form this habit of amruorous day dreams. It is moro fasclnat- ng than any outdoor sport , once formed , and norc- enervating than tno hardest labor. Many a weakly woman might trace her nil- nents back to this period of luxurious Im- iginatlon in her youth's dawn. "But I never recollect any such dangerous lerlod In my life , or any such diseased maidnatlon , " you tell me. Quito likely , llrlsof the olden time were not brought up n such case and luxury as are the girls of oday. Household duties and the care of otingorchildren devolved upon the daugh- ors of the household instead of upon ser- ants and nursemaids , as In the present imp. Then , too , you may have been ono of ho exceptions to the rule ; but remember hat It Is unsafe lo expect your dnmrhtur to 10 exactly like you. She has a paternal In- lerllance. Many n calm , practical mother 'orgets ' that the father's ller.v or poetic na il ro may of right descend to her daughter , mil that It needs n more careful guarding hati clid tier own. And the strangest fact ) f all is that the father forgets or njnoros his also. Ills well to "keep the fact before ils eyes. It is well to mnko him realize that a cer- ain amount of social amusement , where games and dancing predominate , nmong arofully selected companions , Is a iccessity to tin : physical and moral well- lulngof his dninrhtor. Call his attention 0 the fact that a tightly closed vessel if boiling steam explodes and causes devasla- ion and destruction If it has no outlet. A iiiinnn being developing Into vigorous naturity is like this vessel , and the outlet or a portion of the surging vital forces hould bo made in healthful pleasures and amusements. When your daughter reaches the ago of 12 ears at latest you should instruct her that t is not modest to allow cent lemon guests and friends to take her upon Iheir knees and : aress her. bet no false Idea of keeping her a child as long as possible" render you care- ess in this matter. And do not make the 'oolish blunder of thinking that all of your nen friends are "perfect gentlemen , " who ould not entertain an unworthy thought toward your daughter. In your quiet domestic role you know very ittlo of what Is going on in the minds of nen. You think of your 12-year-old daugh- , er as r. child- they think of the woman she s soon to be. Their thoughts and feelincs ire contagious. One of tlio most carefully eared and severely chaperoned girls 1 ever tnew told mo that her first knowledge of vil came to her at the age of lt ; through a ifelong friend of the family - a man old 'nnugli to be her irrandfather , and a man occupying a high social position. While she ivas not allowed to associate with boys of : ier own age , she was permitted lo receive the caresses of this "lino old family friend" until her own modesty gave the alarm. You can instill an idea of dignity and womanly reserve into your little daughter's mind ibout these matters without destroying her innocence : but even if you must startle her somewhat out of her childlike ignorance and freedom of conduct , It is better that the ex perience should come through you than through the men who frequent your house. Make yourself her confidant" , that she may avoid revealing herself in ignorance to dangerous companions of cither sex. You tell mo with great dignity and some sover- t.v that "your daughter is not allowed to issociato with dangerous companions of either sex ; that you know her mates thor oughly , und they are exceptional young peo- : ) lo. " _ My dear madam , your words are jmpty'air. You know no more of the secret thoughts and feelings of your daughter's nates than you know of the man in Mars. You might be startled and shocked should ; hey think aloud in yourpresenco oueo. They ire not vicious , but they are in tlio unformed chaotic state of which 1 am trying to warn you in regard to your own daughter , and Lheir mingled curiosity , ignorance and dawning knowledge render them unsafe con fidants for ono another unless there is a sympathetic , wise counselor back of them. Again your dignity asserts itself , and you ; ell mo your daughter has no curiosity on for- alddcn subjects and no dawning knowledge : md no dangerous impulses , Then , de-ir madam , your daughter is not a normal being. Jho is not in good health ; she is an aiuemic. J'o build her into a woman fitted for domestic duties she needs iron tonics and blood foods. The world will bn much bettor ort when wo get over the romantio idea that a young ? irl is an angelic creature who communes with seraphs in the privacy of her room , ind who is to bo guarded to the very altar steps from any knowledge of ovll. Such girls sometimes exist , but they are not nor mal beings , and they do not make good wives und mothers. And again , girls who have shown what you would term a precocious tendency to vicious thought have.when properly guarded and guided over the dangerous chasm , made ideal wives and the mos perfect mothers later in lifo. The wise mother , when discovering this tendency in a young girl , does not strive to scold , punish and shame her Into reform ; she does not say to her : "This Is a poison ous weed ; root It out of your mind at once ; pray to God to aid you in casting out this noxious weed. " Instead she says : "This is the root of a beautiful vine , God-im planted , iwhich hy-and-by will make your life sweet and fair ; but if you misuse it now it will bo dwarfed or hideous ; think of it with reverence , and pray God to guido it wisely in Its growth. " Then she gives her plenty of healthful books to read mid enough study , and occupies all her leisure time with physical exercise mingled with agreeable companionship , until nature has accom plished its revolutionary work and the chaotic period has passed and the girl Is a woman. But alas ! and alas ! for the scarcity of such mothers. The average American girl dwells nlono with her imagination and the confidences of equally unwise companions through these years , exposed to all the dangerous freedom of association which the Happing wings of our American eagle proclaim to all the world to bo her right. If she goes wrong in ever so slight a measure her parents are crushed to the earth by surprise and sorrow , but that she over gee ? right is an increasing wonder to me , the moro I see of the world and the moro 1 see of human nature. Indeed. It speaks well for the level head and good hoai t of the American girl that so few , comparatively speaking , main ) serious mistakes ; but this is due to her own innate worth and not to the wisdom of her parents. KM.A Wiir.ii.Kii : Wn.cox. .ifr.ffc.ii. .ixn WM.M.IT/C. Vurdl'n 1'lrnt , Suooiul und Tlilril. Ill n recent Issue the T ondon Gentleman recalls the following pleasing anecdote of the great Verdi and his estimate of the genius of Mine. Adelina I'utti : Those who have como into contact will Verdi describe him ns a man full of kindliest and simplicity. In Pads they called bin "un ours mal loclie. " Ono can't wonder al this. For , years ago , when the compose ! went there to superintend the rehearsals o his "Venros Sielliennos , " the orchestra failci to put in an appearance at the iliml trial "They have something else to do , " coollj remarked the director , when Verdi verj courteously asked the reason. "Ah ! then , ' ho exclaimed , wounded to the quick , "thoj have something else to do besldon thel duly ! " And with that ho took up his hat and it was many , many years before In could be Induced to return to the city. Mine. Verdi , his second wife , the groa helpmeet of his life , was ouco the cininen singer , Gulseppiim Strepponl , whoso bnllian execution and dramatic power had won he an enviahlo fame throughout Italy. His firs wifa and two children died of dtpthorla atui early period of Ills career , and his grief a their loss was so overwhelming that forsomi tiino , sick ut heart , ho refused to work unti Merelli , most astute of musical Impresarios undertook to beard him in his den ami Insist "for the good of the public , " on his tuning his lyre once more. The singers towhon Verdi owes much gratitude , since they have HUIIR persistently and with enthusiastic en train in his operas for long years past , an Victor Maurol , mo.it polished lagosand gen Inl of Knlhthffs , and Adelina 1'attl , whos "Truviata" has charmed the dwellers o every Kuropcan capital. Once when nn int mate friend showed him her book of "con fosMoiin" ntitl asked Verdi to glvo nn nnnwcr to the iiiostloii | , "Whom do you think the first iirima donna ? " hu wrote : "La pi-ctulorti Patti , la secondo Patti. la troUlemo Patti. " OrRitn Itorltiit , The organ recital to he Riven ny Mr. W. T. Tuber at the l-'lrst Congicpntlonui church Monday ovcnlnir , May t. promises much in artistic merit. With Hans Albert , violinist , Mini Martin Cahn , pianist , the Instrumental part of tin' program will b- well cured for. Captain Kln/.lo will make a very pleasing variation by two solo numbers , both of which are well Hoiwtcd. Mr. Tnlwr's merits as an organist need no eulogy. Thee who have heard him want to hear him again. HI * program will display to perfection the vor- Hiitillty of the performer , embracing , as It does , so many dliTcront stiles. It Is as fol lows : PAIIT i , March iinil chorim from Tannliuusor. . Wagner .Mr.V. . T. Tuber. PiiU'it 1'untuslo Sanitate Mr. Hans Albert. Overture .Stradol In I'lotow Mr. Tailor. Ti nor Solo A vo Maria Clounod Oiiitaln | Kln/lo. Violin ohllguto by Mr. Mans Albert. Prelude ( i The I lulu w Saint SUOIIM ( / > The Wuiidnrer. . . . . . . leiisen Mr. Tabor. I'.MIT II. Overture Kginont Hoot ho von Mr. Martin Culm and Mr. Tuber. ( in ( Vlebruteil il.urco IIundcl f'liciiunt du Voyuneiir I'aderewskl Mr. Tnbi-r. Tenor Solo-Charity 1'aure Captain Klnzlo. ( iiOITertolru ) In I ) Hut Sutome. ( ! > } I'iMtliiilu In 1' ( iudo Mr. Tuber. Lottio Collins ( Mrs. Oooney ) will shortly return to Knpland. Julia Marlowo will uUe a trip to Kuropo after her season closes. Bobby CJaylor , the funny little Irish come dian , will produce a now comedy season after next. Donnelly anil ( ilrurd have produced tticlr now farce-comedy , "Tho Uuinmalccr , " at the Hod ford Avenue theater , lirooklyn. The piece seems to be a worthy successor to "Natural ( his. " A line storm sueuo Is in troduced. It is said that T. II. Aldrich , in making arrangements with Manager Palmer for the production of his paly , "Merecdos , " waived all rights to any money prollts on condition that ho might "have his way" on any points is to the production where ho should insist. George Uackus , the leading favonto of William Crane's company , has written sev eral successful one-act plavs. ' 'The Major's \ppoiiitmunt , " which is from his pen , was iroducod as u curtain raiser by Charles . 'rohinuif s " ( Jloriami" company this season. Uurr Mclntosh , the Colonel Mobcrly of 'Alabama , " has located in Chicago , where 10 is conducting nn entertainment bureau , 'to will glvo a matinee at the Schiller thea- er May s , when ho will introduce snme of .he people whom he has under his manago- nent. The opening of the Hecthoven museum in : ) ecthovcn's house atltonn will he celebrated ly a festival of clumber music lasting live lays , beginning May 10. All the minie will ID Beethoven's , and Joachim and his famous luurtot , ICugeii d' Albert , Carl HeinUo , i'eresa C'arreno and other eminent artists , vlll take i > art. Like many other successful plays of the nst year or two "On Probation" deals with \uicrieans abroad. The scenes arc located n the breakfast room and court yard of the Jnivorsnl hotel. Purls , and the reading oem of the William Tell ut Inturluken. Switzerland. The hero of the play is Jona than Sllsneo "of Chicago , U. S. A. " Mr. Stuart Hobson's engagement at the . " "ifth Avenue theater , New Yorlt , will begin with a revival of "Sho Stoops to Conquer. " An opera boutTo entitled "Uivctte , " bv MM. Hunt and Dcsachy , with music by M. ( JralTan , has boon produced with remarkable success ut tno 1 heater dcs Variotos in Mar seilles. The American rights have been sold aiid the opera will soon bo seen in Now York. 'J'lIK TIIK.niHtft , 'The Crust of Society" will bo presented ncain at the Boyd tonight and tomorrow light by Stetson's excellent company of comedians from Boston. Just two months 'o it was favorably received at tlio same louse. It was then new on the road ami the line weeks that have elapsed have doubt- 'ess beoti profitably spent In polishing the lay aim perfecting the playing of the parts. Though it needed but little of that. It is Dumas' famous "Le Demi-Monde" capitally Englished by Louise Imogen Gulnoy. It Is very Frenchy and is not at all a play for the young ladles of Brownell hall to witness , but ; o thoughtful men and women who have lasted of the tree its subject must ever bo ntenselv Interesting , and the theme has jcen brilliantly treated. It deals with the mmornlities , and points a strong instruc tive moral , on which possibly there may be .littering opinions. But undoubtedly "Tho Jrust of Society" is a play to see , for to see it is to bo Interested and entertained. "A Pairof Kids" opens at the Farnain this afternoon and will conlinue lill and includ ing Wednesday. It is well known in Omaha , ind Its visits are generally heartily welcome. Ezra Kendall is slill its comedy star. His luaintness of style and dry humor catch everybody. The farce is now tn its eighth year of popularity , and is said to be funnier than ever. The well selected company In cludes Carlotta , the fascinating danseuse ; Jessie Bertman , in Deutschor songs and wooden shoo specialties ; little Arthur Dunn , who gained fame as The Old Man of the Sea in "Sinbad ; " the clover French come dian , Sarony , late of "The Babes of tlio Wood , " and other capable people. Laughter will bo on tap , with the spigot thrown away , at the Fnrnnm while "A Pair of Kids" is in town. Among the standard comedy favorites that have been visiting Omaha in recent years I'.itti Kosa stands away up in the order of preference. Two years ago this little lady playol for the benefit of the local Klks to un overflowing house , and artistically and financially the event was a gratifying suc cess. This year Patti Uosa was selected on account of her great popularity with the public and with the order to give the annual bencllt performance for the Omaha lodge. A special program has been preparedwhich , for variety and brilliancy , will bo eminent. It will consist of the second acts from "Dolly Varden" and "Miss Dixie , " inter spersed with recitations and songs , making Just such a program as Is characteristic of an Klk benollt performance. Tuesday even ing at the Boyd the time and place. Comedian Nat C. Goodwin will signalize his annual engagement In this city at Hoyd's Now theater on Friday and Saturday night by the production of a new comedy , written for him by Henry liny Carleton , "A Gilded Fool. " The play was presented in New York at the Fifth Avenue theater for a run of four weeks. It caught the popular fancy at once and the crowds that thronged the theater were so largo that the orchestra was banished from its usual abiding place to make room for more chairs. In "A Gilded Fool , " .Mr. Goodwin plays a part said to bo peculiarly adapted to his abilities , which are by no means restricted to humorous or farcical work. AH Chauncoy Short , the "gilded fool , " ho is called upon to act In scenes of pure pathos , and the critics , say ho shines as brightly in this field as in the realm of comedy. I'ho play has a story with a motive. It abounds with dramatic Interest from beginning to end. The dialogue is bright and crisp , the situations and stage business novel and otfectlvo. Miss Mabel Amber , Mr. Goodwin's leading lady , is an actress of unusual powers , and she has opportunity to display them In "A Gilded Fool. " Sprightly little Minnie Duprco is the soubrette of the company , am her part In the now play is ono of the bust she has over acted. The entire company is fitted with good parts and ail do thorough justice to them. The story of Joseph is perhaps the mosl beautiful in biblical literature. There is that in the character of Jor.cph which Im presses the simplest understanding , while to the highest order of intellect it is a real ( ration of the chastest ideal. Teeming , as the career of Joseph is , with dramatic inci dent , It is , indeed , surprising that the play maker has not long since availed himself of its material. Now , however , a dramatic- version of Joseph's life has been written am under the titla , "loseph in Egypt , " will bo presented at the Boyd next Sunday evening The lifo of Pharaoh's prime minister am the son of Israel is depicted fully , following strictly the lines of the biblical narrative and the company thai will present it has won the approval of the critics in eastern and southern cities , The spectacle ran Ibl night * In Chicago to full houses all the time. It Is produce ! ! finder the management of Allwrt HntTinaW.'i 'Ui nt < > ry I * told In Ger man , but fntnlltorltv with the action makes it intelligible to M UngllNh-spcaklng people Among the suq-cssful productions of thU season Is "Tinjf vfa > Patntl. " a sensational melodrama bv ' .fames W. Harklns , Jr. , author of "Tht Midnight Alarm. " In Now York city It wa * well received by the mib- llc , and was credited by the press with hav ing inndo n distinct success. The iilny. whllo of the sensational onlcr. is said to have a well ddlln'td and decidedly Interest ing plot well told. As Indicated by its title , there Is Introduced a flro patrol wagon , but the big scene 1 % that of n gold stamp mill In Deadwood , S : D' , with the Immense ore crushers at work , "Tim Fire Patrol" will bo presented at the Farnam Street theater four nights , commencing next Sunday matinee. "Tho Plunger. " ono of the best comedy dr.imas ever written , the property of Oliver Doud Byron , by his permission , is to ho re vived at Wonderland and Bijou theater this week , by the Bllou Stock company. The leading coined } part will bo played by Mr. Hfilph Cummlngs , who has already Installed himself as a great favorite with the Wonderland patrons. Mr. Cuminmgs will also direct the piece , and declares it will bo the best , both In plot , dialogue and spicy acllon , that has been produced at this house this season. Miss Lisle Leigh will assume he leading female rolo. In which she Is cred- Icd with being very clever. 'I'ho company s excellently cast , evunly balanced and a great performance will result. Orlando , the olobr.Uod high kicker and dancer , and La- oil. a marvelous musician , will introduce heir specialties and other specialties will 10 interspersed through the acts. The re- lucod prices have served as an inducement o Increase the patronage and will be con- Inued. o .11 r .voniKit'tt ii'i-i > tn.\ U'lll rtnrhrr In .Yrirmfr CM. 1 remembur when that circlet Was a heavy million band , And how chastely rich It shone upon Her plump and prottv luind. As hey and man 1 vo often seen Pure gems , soronu and rare , Cleam brightly on tin * same dear hand , Ho tender , true and fair. Those jewels , lll > r the Heel Ing Joys That come , and nv , and go , Wllh all of rortun > transient gifts , And many a heavy woe , Have KOIIO , as go al'l fi lends and days , With every bopoor care ; Hut .still the plain gold wedding ring Shines true and faithful thure , Thoio dear old hands aru trembling now lleneath the weight of years , And fragile , thin , has grown the band That llnUe.d her joys anil fears Hut to a lovlnu' . Krateful son , There Is no ble-Mil ! thing In all Hie world so holy as Ills mother's wcd < llM < ; ring. ( rritlv : .w ar i lHeil. My wife was confined to her bed for over two months with a very serious attack of heimmtlsm. We could get nothing that would afford her any relief , and as a last re sort gave Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial j I'o our great surprise she began to Improve ifter the first application , and by using it egnliirly she was soon able to get up and ittend to her housework. K. II. Johnson of C. S. Knutson it Co. , Kensington , Mich. Friday H Saturday1 C.H MR. NAT. C. ' 'resontlnjj for the first time in this city his lutest success. A Prescription. Would you your wisdom put to school Go nnd see "A Glided Fool. " Would you lot loud mirth have rule , Go and see "A Gilded Fool.1 Would you 'acupo blue devils cruel , Go und son "A Gilded Fool. " Would you Itnish with jolly tfleo , Spend a night from trouble free , Boas pleased as pleased can bo : Take this counaol without foe , ( No exception to the rule ) ( io and see "A Gilded Fool.1' The same sameCAST CAST , SPHCIAL SCKNKUY AM ) I > UOIMKTIIS : ; As presented in New York City , where Mr. ( looihvin scored the greatest hit of his career. ; r/oos i-'flc. r.Oc7fic , * / mid 4/.BO Hnlo begins Thursday , May Ith , ut On. in. HHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHa c i i M'/ICII 1 iilpt > hy ims i fof/t > fiHt > your i . I'r/t'iiflH i us .vourso/r" , i \vtit > IKI iluuhtvlll i iilsooii// usrioi i lln > y see your f or- i Illfll/O i i i i i i i HIGH CLASS. PHOTOGRAPHER , i AT POPULAR PRICES. i r OMAHA. ffl 3 HHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHH PROTECT YOUR EYES AMI USE Spectacles 4 Ejfeglasse mm BRO COMPANY. AMUBEXMEXNTS. BOYD'S BENEFIT Sunday and Monday , April 30 and May 1. TWO NIGHTS MONDAY EVENING , i\/fAY \ / I , TESTIMONIAL * fo Al.l.V.lf./lff 71IO.lf.lS / ' . 11OVH.i.v . OF PLAYERS. I'roniffio fifo'ip Tlit'iifro , f ; mon. uiri K-IM-O MIH-/I i xt'fl'rif / sulfsrm-f fun f ii /it' f/iivi ( rc'i > i > rs il' < > until it it slit iff r/iiu' iijfo , Irifliiiffnu- roffiiu-fnjriirf - lMf 4 A/i's. .Sfof HIIII. .t. S. l.l/iiiiiin , Iti'llv MofffM. .Mdi- /.viu'/i. iMiifii-lli- ; ; \ - -s- HIIII , I'rniilt S/KMVV. o/i-t Offror. C'nviuIfiiMliius / tuicl nriit'fs. firrspiif fiifr flu urlffltnil \ ' .Til < ni of f Iu > rjiiiioiiHiiiv. . Tin : sfcci'ss OF Tin : SIASON : Hnv slii'ots now ouun : it Ihu full wiiii ; urlru * 1 irst llnnr T ' . fl iunl fl' ' . b'il < imv . " > ' > , ami 7 > ' . | B. P. O. E. TUESDAY MIGHT , MAY 2nd. JJ A IVrfor/mmoo hytlic'opitJiir C'onicvl/ciirio -Im ; Iior Mii/ior'i confiyonf of ; i/nvt rs , IMII/CM- In' o ' OMAHA LODGE NO. 39 , B. P , 0. ELKS , - \ h/K > oi7.v . iirnifiyo < / fire < j-r < ifii , lin-lnilliifjf nn uc-f OIK-/I from "With SketcVieSj pecitatiops , Sorigs ay > d Special Features. Suatsnro nowoii sale by meinnornof the order ut ? l eaeh. The box olll-c sulo will onon at o'r.ock Monday niornnu' ut / > , , T'n and ? l ( HP POPULARPRICES. PRICES. 15c , 25c , 35c. 50c , 75c , NIGHTS I 00 riWG f TO-DAY. Tin : ri'NNin.-T or F.CCRNTUICJ COMEDIANS , EZRA KENDALL IN HIS FtJNNIEn1 OK l'l\VS , f iirroitfd I y n H 111 d ( i moony of cotno- dlaus , voo.ili3ts uml saeululUts Inoludlns the Croat CARI.OTTA , In sorpontlno , wins and sand dancliKi JF.SHIK HETMAN In Guriunn sonvs and wondonshoa specialties ; tlio tall , cvcoutrlc character comedian. SAUONV ; tlio funny "sohoolma'am" of "II ibos In the Wood. " and the llttlu. short AUTIIUU IH'NN of "rilnbad" and "llluoboard , Jr. . " f.imo , liitroilu"lni ; t holr own amusing specialties ; S'l'AN- LKV MAOY , of Iho "Klnaurn'artom ; " KATE Ql'INTEN , of lloyl's comuanles , and olhor well known artists. Sfch OF Vcar WEDNESDAY MATINEE , ANY SEAT 25 CENTS ; s i AND BIJOU THEATBE Corner I.Mh Stioet und Uuliltol Avcnno , S a Week Beginning Monday , May | STC ffliSS LISLETflOH aiid MR. RALPH etBimns SI'PI'OUTKn HY THE BIJOU STOCK COMPANY f IN A GRAND REVIVAL OF 4 A SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY-DRA.MA , task - - rr SMI 1.13. rr s yr ' Witness III" lirout Nnu York Klnvatoil . . \S C 1 \ l.Al'UH. . JL vx v _ sciir.AM. _ Itullrniiil Sc'iino. ORLANDO , The Whirlwind D minor. \TELL. . , The MurvcIoiiH Miibioiuu THE GREATEST SHOW OF THE SEASON * * > ; ! > I'KlC'JiS. Al.tT/.Milis / / ' . MATINEES -ToAnpart.oftuoiiou.,0 . 20 Cents EVENINGSrISi5llrtl. ! ? 2O 25 Coins Cents A GALA WEEK OF MUSIC. MAY ar 15th 17th Exposition Music Hall , Omaha 18th .TOHN PHILLIP SOUSA , - Conductor. , WALTER DAMROSCH , - Condtuloi. 50 Members-May 15th , 65 f,1emhci's--Way 17 and 18 , Mntinoo null Evening. MME. rriiscn MAUL . . Honranos MMK. SC'AM'HI i nntriillo ' . . MMR VAN OAl'TKIlKN MI S.S MIS NIK 11KIIN N K. . . . C'ontmlto MU. ADOI.I'II IIKOD-KV Violin.st MU. A I ( IIIII.I.K . . . . . . . .Tonor MU. ANTON HKKKINU Vlollii olllkt MU. WIM.IAM MKHTHNS HiirllcinB slO. VIUIANI " " MlS-9 I.IM.IAN III.AI'VKI.T So | > ruiu. Sutiseritmrs not first choice of souU Sensoii Tlokots iTraiiifurablpp i id for the rour ! > iii- corls. with UoservudSoat-Kour Uollur' * . Slngln Soat.t , UmnrvoJ. II . .J iinU l .SH.iiun tiouel * liohlura muj rosorro tholr Boats , ooniii enolni ? Moticlay , May SH , HH.slu . iloKUt.iiildu | > rre- Kiirro tlio'.r ems coiiiiuenclnu Wodnmiliiv Muv lOtli. sale I.IH-II tu Bfiinrul jiulillo I rlday. May IS 1" StToKJl * "cHAIU.TON-8 MUSK3 SI'OUIC. I.VW ludee truet. souion tlok ts oun be secured from uuy mnmuur ut tnu Apollo Uiuo. PURE WATER , The Only Germ-Proof In the World. i I'nre wiitor Is nbinluto'y iiocMnnry If we would i-srape cholorn , typhoid fever , elyaontory , mnlnrlnl fever or infi'dloiiH from milk orvinu to wlnoh water may luivo been lulik'd The USD of the PiiatOlir Corm- Proof Filter "HI nb oiiiti > iy e immntu nil microbes and nil nt'rin * UH iMTuct unity as bolllnc , and In imoMiig through the tubi-a Iho wutor nriiilrp | u cU'iirnCiH rqnni In tlmt of tbu ptniMt sprlnas. The lostlinniir of UiutiHamN wtt have the 1'n-H'ur lliTMi-l'ronf I'Mtor in daily use alest ! Its inurlls. SOLD ONLY 11Y 14tli and Farnam Streets. Just In Our Importation of Exclusive Styloa la Eprlnc Woulon-i. Pax ton Hotel Hulldlu ? , CLOSING OUT. Wo will vni'iUo our wholesale room ntfj 1510 Douglas btront in n few days. Wo want to eloso out Jill of Iho stock before : \vo vncnto. Prices will bo cut les-i than' ono half so goods will not lust but n short timo. Note prices. $ H.l0 ! and 87.0(1 ( piitturii litits reduced to ! ? ! 87 , nil $ ( l.fid. tf ( > .00 mul $3.00 trim mod hat" $ U.98- i $2.00 nnil Sl.fiii. ( ijc. . Patunt loathoi- . hilts DSV , other houses nslc iJli.OO to ' o'l 1,000 imported white and black In h ft liats for Indies , misses und child run < li' ! | 800 sailor hats worth oflc to 75ili7tf , all colors. A Inrno line of Hewers wa , below who'csalo pricus. Halo bcj/in tomorrow and will not continue nflo Thursday. Sale will bo ut wholosnl ( ] room , second Hour. BLJSS , 1510 Douglas Slrect. FINEST C&BMTS $3 OUR EMPLOYMENT DEPTf wlillo costing tlio irnno/or | an 1 onii ) < nuth ir.F. h . un u.Ind 111 to .t I v.i iu I iintor " > I'.sts of liutli. .111 I .ilai u n'D.vn. y .t jr.n , J. I.L-tler ros . .ttwuli in in i-'h no. < f/yckoff , Seaman & Bcnedicl' TI.I.LI'lluM. Kjl. l.U IMtNAM SI1. ft i ? y. y.i