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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 26, 1898)
5 THE OMAIIA PAtLY BEE ; MONDAY , DECEMBER 26 , 1808 , WISE MEN WATCHED FOR IT Gtai in the Eut and Ita Message to Waiting Mankind. BIRTH OF A KING FOR THE JEWS Jltv. Dr. GllotirlNt "nUconrncH on tlie fltnr of Ilrdilrlirm , the flnbc In the Mnnircr nnit flic Effect of that Muht on UUIory. The part the astrology of the Persian magi played In leading to the discovery of the Christ child's birth furnished Rov. Alexan der Gllchrlst at the Central United Presuy- tcrlan church with an interesting subject for hla yesterday morning's sermon. Their study of the heavens , ho said , had led them to ex pect a king to be born who was to radically change the destinies of his people and the xvholo world. As ho was to be some great. personality th y came to pay homage to tils sovereignty. Around the idea of Christ's kingship Dr. Ollchrlst wove a wreath or beautiful thoughts approprlatr to the day. His them * was "A New Star In the Spiritual Firmament , " < hli text being taken from Mat- tbow 11 , 1 and 2 : "Now , when Jesus was born In Bethlehem of Judca In the days of Herod , tht king , behold , there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem , saying ; Where Is Ho that Is born king of the Jews ? for we have scon His star In the east and are come to worship him. " "Through the highest and best thoughts of men , " laid the preacher , "come the rev elations of the divine. There bad been a general expectancy among the Jews that the time for the appearance of the Messiah was at hand. It may not have been that so definite an expectancy was felt elsewhere , but there Is much In the history of tno world at that time to lead to the belief that most all the civilized peoples were looking for something very much out of the com mon. The Persian magi , or wise men , had been studying the stars and they had seen n new phenomenon In the heavens , the Star of Bethlehem. Whatever they may have thought of Its portcntlousness < to the destiny of mankind at large , they were at least Im pressed with the Idea that for God's chosen people of Israel a king had been born and that the new star was the celestial symbol. It might be well believed that the whole worldwas _ _ looking for some new star In the spiritual firmament. The wlso men when they saw the light set out In a search for that which was to satisfy the needs of hu- ir unity. New Illrth Had Jlcen Sonant. "The thoughtful men of the world had been asking for some new birth some In troduction of now forces and the signifi cance of the new star to those ancient sages from the east woe such that It led them to eeek him who was Just born Into the world and Avho was to spread a light destined to roach far beyond the confines of Judaism and to radiate 1U beneficence throughout the entire world. "So the o wlso mon came humbly , rever ently , worsblpfully. They were looking for kingship. There Is an clement of king ship in every man. Ho has bcon given do minion over the boasts of the field ; he was crowned a little lower than the angels. The wise men bowed down In recognition of the royalty of Bethlehem's babe , "Jesus Christ Is king by divine appoint ment ; but not only the King of the Jews , for Ho shall ever continue to bo king among anen by virtue of His relationship to the Father. The magi discovered the marvelous power this single life would have over the world. "There comes to us a special appeal to day for the presence of Jesua Christ In the world. The supreme question of our lives la the question of our relation to Him who WM born In Bethlehem and not until , with the wise men of the east , 'our souls bow in adoration of Him shall they bo filled with "He Is king in the world of truth. These wise men found what they had been seeking for ages the King of Truth. In the heav ens they found a star to denote kingship and In the manger of Bethlehem they found the true King Himself , the King of Truth , in the babe. " Hopefully peering Into the future of des tiny , Dr. Gllchnlst saw a day when the true significance at the "Star of Jacob" would be universally understood. Then men would be "kings and priests of our God and HI * Christ. " In the evening he preached on the "Abiding and Perfect Loveliness of Christ. " MESSAGE OP CHRISTMAS TO ALL. Dr. Tnrkl * Appllea the Beimtr of Chrlit'c Example to Human I.Uc. At the Kountze Memorial Lutheran church yesterday morning Rev. A. J. Turkle delivered sermon on "A Joyful Christmas - j mas , " ohooilng for his text Luke II : 11 , "For unto ui a child Is born. " The speaker said that it is fitting that a day should bo set apart In which wo could forget the general business principle of looking out for ourselves and think of others. In his estimation It Is always bet ter to glvo than to receive. Christmas day remlndi one more forcibly each year of the golden rule which obtains more at that time than any other and also of that di vine paradox "He that loses his life ih&ll find It again. " There had been an effort to secularize the observance of Christmas. The Puritans had s t th lr faces against It , but the festi val It being more generally observed an nually and soon he believed that all Christendom will Join In Us celebration. There 1 * no greater event. The child of Dethlehem was worthy of worship. Many noble men have lived , but there was only one without sin. Hla life was eo pure that God himself said : "In Him I am Well Pleased. " The speaker said that Christ did not be long to any particular people. Ho Is the Savior of all mankind , "Unto you Is born a Baylor. " Ha came for the poor and lowly , unto th * sinner bo brought tidings of great Joy.Mr. Mr. TurtcU thought the beauty of Christ's $5.80 Kansas City and Return December 24 , 5 , 26 and SI , And January 1 and 2. Return limit , January 4th. Choice of two "trains " a day the Day Express , leaving Omaha at t :05 : a. m. and th Night Express at 10:15 : p. m. TICKET OFFICE I 1502 Farnam St. Telephone ISO. NEW DEI'OTl iota and HEM a Sts. Telephone 128. life Is that it waa human. He won not a hypocrite , there waa no eham. His llfo was real , It was a true Incarnation. True there vtai a mystery about It , but there is a mystery In the color of the rose. None can tell from whence comes the magnificence of the flower. He la willing to undertake to nxplaln the mystery of the Savior's life if someone will tell him how the rose gains Its beauty. In the speaker's estimation It Is the merging of Chrlat'a llfo in us that makes us love the etory ot the shepherds. The human life from the- manger to the cross Is full of trial , but It leads always to Ood. Ono must bo patient and brave In meeting Its sorrows. The noblest characters In his tory came from humble homes. Luther was a peasant. Columbus was born In pov erty. Lincoln and Oarfleld , the nation's two martyrs , wcro farmers. Herschel , the great astronomer , flrst a.w the light In a. poor homo. Hnydn , the brilliant composer , spent his childhood amidst humble sur roundings. He had found It hard to make Christmas a reality to all. Cares are always hard to meet , Borrows come upon all and bitterness Is hard to bear , but Christ renews love and removes the chill of dlspalr. He is not a summer friend , ready to stand by us In fortunate circumstance * , but may be found firm as a rock at all times. He Is a winter Christ , his love Is unfailing. In closing Mr. Turkle said wo should reverence tiie lowly cradle ; It enoblea our thoughts. Llfo Is more than the clothes It wears or the houses it Inhabits. Man's life Is not what It has been. Christ was no maker of money , but how glorious waa his life , what treasures he laid up. We need the Chrlstly spirit , his eolf-sacrlflclng love. He never thought of self. Wo need no men with double lives , no women who drlvo their sisters to destruction , no unkind words , no busybodles , all should bear each other's burdens , doing unto others as we would bo done by , trusting Jesus. Someone e.iys "a beautiful dream. " But It is not , It Is a prophecy of Christians , a coming real ity. If wo mijke our own lives brighter Chrlstmai joy will saturate all our actions. SWEARING OFF IS A OOOD THING. RDT. Dr. Stein Tell * How n Gaoil Hc * olatlnn Ilelpn Even If Not Kept. Anticipating it by just a week , Rev , F. S. Stoln of Lincoln preached at the First Pres byterian church last evening on "A Happy New Year. " Ho announced that he would fill the pulpit here next Sunday. His text for the evening discourse was selected from Proverbs , ill , 1C-17. The sermon was more of a talk to young people than anything else , as he said , and it amounted to a course of reasoning to demonstrate that the essen tials of health , prosperity , good repute and standing , going to make up happiness , could best be secured by conformity to the Chris tian system of morals. He had his vlowa of Now Year's resolutions. Said he in brief : I realize that wo arc standing on the threshold of a new year and I take advan tage of itho present to wish you all heartily a happy new year. How much that means depends upon yourselves. Wo must recognize that wo are living In a world of law and order and that Oed has ordained conditions Is soU-evldent. Those who conform to the will of God succeed and ithose who do oiat fall. Men fall to recog nize this commonplace truth. There Is a spirit of perversity prevalent which makes us bellevo that we can array ourselves against God's laws and succeed. The laws of nature are God's methods of doing things and would wo prosper we must live in har mony with them. In a very few days will b perpetrated what we have como to think a great annual joke. This Is the general turning over of a new leaf. But I would rather a man would make a New Year's resolve than not to re solve at all. even it the next minute ho broke it. These resolutions fall because they are not made from the right point of view. They are generally made to cover the last year's failures and in that they are selfish and the real motive is not to get in harmony with divine law. Saying 'ho believed in the gospel of good health and longevity , and that any infringe ment of the lawa of health was as sinful OB any other transgression , he referred to Gladstone as an example of iturdy vigor in old age after a life ot usefulness and to Napoleon as an exemplification of the con sequences ot dissipation. Napoleon , being Indisposed at Waterloo , kept to his tent until a late hour and this allowed Blucher to come to Wellington's aid. Insurance flg- ures , he said , showed that for 1,000 men ad dicted to tobacco and liquor their period of life is 35 years , whereas for 1,000 men free from those habits the span of existence Is almost double. According to a law of biology that animals should live six times their period of growth , he thought man's llfo ought to last from 100 to 120 years. On the essential of earthly possessions he believed it to be God's will that all should bo prosperous .and that God had given to all men the key with which to unlock the treasure house of nature. He discounted the Mea that Christianity and wealth are In compatible or that business and Christian principles do not agree , saying the entire fabric of business Is based upon confidence in integrity and other virtues and that God does not place any premium on rascality. Using Carroll D. Wright , Chauncoy Dcpew , John D. Rockefeller and others as authori ties h argued that poverty is mostly trace able to Intemperance and not at all due to industrial conditions. In this age and in this country he was satisfied a man would attain prosperity If the would put his hand in that of the Lord Jesus Christ. As to fame , Paul's name lives in the affections of the human race , while Nero , who had Paul beheaded , is ever execrated. Mosea , who refused to bo called the son of Phara oh's daughter and to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season , is universally regarded as the lawgiver of mankind. "So I commend Him whose anniversary we re commemorating today with so much joy and gladness , " he said in conclusion , "to you as your Savior , Redeemer and Com forter and He will insure for you a happy Now Year. " Via Wunhlnnrton to the tSnmt , Tickets to Philadelphia and New York via Washington do not cost any moro over Penn sylvania Short lines than tickets to those points via their direct lines. Through trains leave Chicago union station dally at 10:30 : a , m. , 3 p. m. , 5:30 : p. m. , 8:15 : p. m. and 11:30 : p. m. For further information address T. H. Thorp , traveling passenger agent , Omaha , Nob. Grand Holldnr Hull. Social lodge , No. 102 , Degree of Honor , Ancient Order of United Workmen , will give a grand holiday ball at Myrtle hall , corner Fifteenth and Douglas streets , on Tuesday evening , December 27. Good music and good time for all. Tickets , 26 cents , at door. Chas. D. Tcompson , newupaper and Maga zine advertising agent , 314-315 Karb.ich block , Omaha. Advertisements and write- ups prepared and placed In any newspaper or magazine in the world. Write or Tel. 1210. Jardenlers , fern dishes , palms , rubber trees , ferns , cut flowers and floral designs. Stewart , 119 North 16th street. Call 1941 Dllknbeck for carpenter repairs. Murray Hotel , Omaha. Rates , J2-J2.60. Nat Brown , Prop. Holldar Rate * . The usual holiday ratea via the Missouri Pacific railway on December 24 , 25 , 26 , 31 , January 1 and 2. pall at company's new offices , S. B. corner 14tb and Douglas , or depot , 15th and Webster Sts. Her Grand European hotel now open. Ele gant rooms , ladles' and gents' cafe and grill room. Cor. 16th and Howard. A 10-word want ad coats you but 85 cents for 7 days In tbe Mornlug and Evening B'a. Chambers' Xmas party , children's claas and friends. Monday , Dec. 2t , 2:30 : p. m. Two trees. Adrnlulon 25c. CELEBRATE CHRIST'S ' BIRTH Omaha Churches Announce Their Joj in Specially Prepared Musio. HARMONY CALLED TO EXPRESS SENTIMENT Tlinn.innil * of WnrHhlticm of All De nomination * How While Swcet- Volccit Cliorlxlcr * Potir Forth Mclodloua Jubilation. The birth of a Savior was the theme of every church service In Omaha yesterday. Song and sermon alike proclaimed the senti ment of the great Christian anniversary and doctrinal theology gave place to the strains of peace and hope and charity , It is not recorded that sermonizing had any place In that first Christmas celebration at Bethle hem. There wns only the rustling of celes tial pinions and the swelling anthem that breathed the sentiment that has ever sines been the controlling motive of the day. No * inappropriately , therefore , there Is a con stantly increasing tendency on the part of the local churchmen to worship more In song than In story. While an appropriate discourse wns Included In yesterday's service , this was In many cases abbreviated , whllo exceptionally elaborate musical programs wcro the salient features of the day. In nearly all the larger churches the choirs were reinforced for the occasion , and while the sublime masses which have been fea tures of Catholic services for centuries were sung by special choirs , the Protestant churchgoers listened to the more elaborate works of more modern composers , a number of which had been rehearsed for weeks In order that the Christmas music might ade quately express the inspiration of the anthem that was born with the Savior. The character of the music varied with the resources of the roclety. In the larger churches musical programs were rendered that included some of the most famous com positions of the religious school and which ah mil < 1 have been cjulto sufficient to fill the pews If the service Included nothing else. Other choirs were compelled to bo satisfied with less ambitious efforts , but all alike sung the story of tbo cross. It was noticeable that In spite of the fact that the holiday occurred on Sunday , there was no exceptional attendance at most of the churches. In many cases the congrega tions were somewhat smaller than usual and It seemed that the preparation for the Christ mas dinner was allowed to interfere with the religious observance of many Omaha families. In the Catholic churches the at tendance taxed the capacity of the building In nearly every Instance , but with other denominations small congregations were the rule. New Hans at St. Phllomena'i. At St. Phllomena'B cathedral there was the usual elaborate Christmas observance. This was largely of a musical character and the "Mlsso Pra Pace , " by Von la Hacho , was sung by the fun choir , both at the early D o'clock service and at the more elaborate ceremonials later in the day. Whllo this composition lacks the measured grandeur of Mozart's famous mass it contains some most fascinating tone pictures and blends appro priately with the spirit of the service. It was adequately rendered yesterday by the fuir choir under the direction of Chorister C. F. Tucker , white Mrs. Davis played the organ part. The choir consisted of Mrs. T. A. Colby and Misses Sadie Mahoney , Marie Durr , Veronica Doherty and Gwlnn , sopra nos ; Mrs. O'Brien , Miss Lizzie Mahoney and Miss Van Arruan , altos ; Mr. Bloom , tenor , and Messrs. Flickering , Getting and Tucker , bassos. The reputation of St. John's Catholic church for elaborate and impressive special services was ampfy sustained by Its celebra tion of Christmas day. It begun at 5 o'clock yesterday morning when the solemn high mass was celebrated before a congregation that packed the large edifice to the outer doors. The mass was celebrated by Father Dowllng , president of St. John's college , with Father Hemann , deacon , and J. Dlnecn , subdeacon. After the mass Father Dowllng briefly addressed the congregation , wishing them a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. At 10:30 : o'clock Gounod's masse solemn- ello , "St. Cecilia , " was sung for the first tlmo In Omaha by the full cathedral choir , assisted by Bomo added singers. The greater part of the mass consisted of quartets , which were admirably rendered by Mrs. Bothge , soprano ; Miss Rose Brady , alto ; Mr. Doyle , toner , and Mr. Harry Burkfey , basso. The "Sanctus" and "Bencdlctus" by Mrs.'Bothge ' were especially beautiful. Mr. C. A. Jacobscn sang the "Venl Creator" with his usual success. An antlpbonal effect was introduced in Gllson's "Vonlte Adoremus , " which was sung for the offertory. The Crelghton Uni versity Glee club occupied the chancef with Miss Agnes McNamara at the organ and sang too responses while the regular choir retained Its position in the organ loft. Father Rose , assisted by Father Rlggo , deacon , and Mr. Kcnney , subdeacon. The discourse iras delivered by Father Bur- rowes , professor of rhetoric In the college faculty. At St. Peter's Catholic church the altar and chancel were both decorated with vari ous flowers and with the winter evergreen. At 10:30 : o'clock solemn high mass was cele brated. The celebrant was Father McNa mara , the deacon was Father P. F. McCar thy , the eubdeacon Father English and the latter delivered a sermon upon "Christian Peace. " The musical program was a feature of this service. Prof. Provost was In charge and was assisted by the Smith orchestra. Karl Smith rendered a symphony and Mrs. Mullen and Mrs. Alexander solos. In addi tion to this service high mass was celebrated at 5 o'clock , another mass occurred at 7 o'clock and another for children at 9 o'clock. The Christmas service at the Church of me Holy Family at Eighteenth and Izard streets was held at E o'clock yesterday morning and in spite of the fact that the first gleams of daylight bed not become visible at that hour the magnificent music was heard by a good congregation. The feature of the service was the rendition of Mozart's famous Twelfth mass by the choir under the direc tion of Theodore A. Watterson. The solos were sung by Misses Shannon , Healey , Gen | tleman , Smith and Donahue and Messrs. Smith and Jacobson , while the choruses were well sustained by the full choir of thirty voices. Attractive Service at Trinity. Every seat In Trinity cathedral was filled before 11 o'clock yesterday morning , the Christmas music proving an attraction for many visitors , and nearly all members of the parish being present to participate In the communion service which followed the ' I morning prayer. The beautiful Interior of the cathedral was appropriately and elabo I rately decorated with greens of many kinds. These with backgrounds of purest white transformed the chancel Into a vision of loveliness. Both Bishop Worthlngton and Dean Campbell Fair officiated at the morning i 1 services. Special offerings were taken for i the aged and Infirm clergy of Nebraska , the I disabled clergy of Nebraska , the widows of Nebraska clergy and the orphans of Ne braska clergy. The musical program was notably fine. The large surpllced choir un der the direction of Mrs. Cotton sang three beautiful anthems. In the anthem "Holy Night , " with a female trio and violin obligate , the excellence of the choir was best appreciated. One of the most prettily decorated church Interior * la the city WM to bo found at | Alt Saints church. Strings of holly were Intertwined In the chancel arch and Ilowcrs and holly plentifully decorated the altar , The pulpit was aim heavily adorned with the evergreen. The distinctively Christmas motto "Peace on Earth , Good Will to Men" was conspicuously outlined. The usual cervices and special music comprised the services in the morning , no sermon being preached. The musical pro gram was of exceptional character. Tbo choir rendered chanta and hymns In addi tion to processional , "Angels from the World of * the recessional " Glory and , "Come Hither , Yo Faithful. " In addition a quar- tat consisting of Mrs. J. S. White , Miss Bowman , D. H. Wheeler , Jr. , and G. W. Manchester , sang. Mr. Manchester also sang a solo and the offertory autbem. The essentially church observation was held at St. John's Episcopal church Saturday night , beginning at 11:45 : o'clock. This was the usual midnight celebration of the Holy Eucharist with special music. The custo- mnry services yesterday were also held , each In eomo way being associated with the great event commemorated by the day. The pulpit ratling was draped with evergreen and holly , which were also festooned In the arches. Ono of the lessons rend at the serv ice yesterday morning was the New Testa ment Btory of the birth of Christ at Beth lehem and the vision to the shepherds. The usual Sunday school Chrlstrras entertain ment will bo held next Wednesday evening at the parish house. At the Church of the Good Shepherd the decorations were especially noticeable , all , however , being of a midwinter character. The altar ratling , the pulpit and the chan cel were draped with holly and evergreens , and there was used also Inthis drapery n moss Indigenous to the south and which was brought to Omaha for this purpose. The music here , of course , was a largo element In the service and was specially prepared for the day. Rev. George Edward Walk , the rector , delivered a discourse on the Inci dents attached to the birth of Christ and analyzed the connection In a church way be tween ChrlsUnas and Easier. The birth of Christ was Important in Itself , but It was the resurrection , when He was born again , that brought to the world with telling force the story of the llfo everlasting and gave every soul hope for eternity. Special Service at Flr t Methodist. One of the largest of Christmas congre gations assembled at the First Methodist church yesterday morning and heard enable able discourse by Rev. John McQuold , D. D. , on the subject , "The World's Preparation for Christ , " and listened to a notably fine musical program. The church was ex quisitely decorated , the entire front of the largo auditorium being trimmed with holi day greens over white- cloth background. An arch of holly and a colonnade of ever green pillars combined to enhance the beauty of the decorations. The music was under the direction of Thomas J. Kt-ily , orginlst and choirmaster , and was admirably rendered by a largo chorus choir. At 10:30 : o'clock the choir sans it the east tw r of the church , and during .the morning service sang three beau tiful an thorns and Christmas carols. The Christmas observance of the Sunday school class of the Hanscom Park Methodist church occurred last evening. A huge Christmas tree laden with gifts occupied the pulpit platform and the gifts were plucked from this and distributed during the course of the evening. Holly and other floral decorations beautified the church. The Christmas entertainment consisted of a con siderable program of recitations and music , In which the children of the Sunday school had a great part. The morning services of the church were conducted by the pastor , Rev. Slsson , who preached upon a Christ mas topic. The service at Trinity Methodist church was of the usual order , the pastor preaching a sermon on Christ and His gospel of peace. The "On earth , peace , " defined by the Nazarene - arene , according to the minister , was to como when trie whole world was to accept the bible as the word of God. The great conflict would fcomo when the Christian civilization of today meets the civilization of centuries ago for final mastery. This , he predicted , was surely an event of the future , and as sure aa It came Just that sure would the Christian civilization triumph , and then would there be peace on earth. It being necessary that this conflict should come , the minister thought'no nation had the right to' withdraw into itself and refuse to accept the obligations thrust upon it through the evolutions of time. The real Christmas cele bration at this church was heTd last night under the auspices of the Sunday school , when the interior of the auditorium pre sented more evidences of the glad holiday. As features of this program there were short addresses by lay members and songs by the children. Mimic at Calvary Daptlnt. At Calvary Baptist church the music waa made a feature at both morning and evenIng - Ing eervlce-s. The choir had made careful preparation and presented good programs. The attendance at the morning service was not large. The pastor , Rev. Thomas Ander son , took for his text Matt , xl , 3 : "Art thou He that should come or do we rook for another ? " Ho dealth with the life of the Christ In His work to bring the people to understand that He had como to save them , and not to rule , and recounted the trials put upon Him through doubt of His true character and divinity on the part of those who heard Him. In the evening the service was again appropriate to Christmas. This evening the Sunday school will present the cantata , "Santa Craus Entertained. " The Christmas services at the Beth-Eden Baptist church were not much different from the regular Sunday services. In the morning Ralph Sundorland rendered the solo and the sermon was preached by the pastor , Rev. Allen , Holly was used to decorate - rate the interior of the edifice In a simple manner. Pint Preiuyterlan Celebration. The Christmas services at the First Pres byterian church were very well attended , nearly every seat In the auditorium being occupied at the morning service. The music waa notably good. The quartet choir ren dered two splendid anthems and Mrs. Wll- helm sang a beautiful soprano solo. Mrs. Howard Kennedy presided at the organ and Mr. John Brown played the violin as an addition to the regular muslo for this occa sion. The pulpit , altar and choir gallery were prettily decorated with holly and ever green. The pulpit was occupied by Rev. F. S. Stein of Lincoln. In the morning be preached on the theme , "What shall I do with Jesus ? Which Is called Christ ? " In a most fervent prayer preceding the sermon the minister returned thanks to God for the victory brought to the arm * of this nation during the year and Invoked the divine aid in the counsels of the government on the problem following the victorious results of the war. All the music for the evening service was from Handel's "Mesilah. " The quartet waa assisted by John S. Brown with the 'cello. A pastoral symphony , organ and 'cello , be gan the evening program. This was followed by a large number of selections from Han > del and the remainder of the program con- elsted of the selections : "He Was Despised and Rejected , " a solo contralto by Miss Brown ; "He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd , " organ and 'cello ; "O Thou that Tellcst Glad Tidlngi to ZIon , " contralto solo by Mlsi Brown , assisted by the quartet. The closing selection was the "Hallelujah Chorus" by the organ. The music was the special feature of the services , both morning and evening , at the Westminster Presbyterian church. At both Miss Edna Williams , rendered the solo and the choir sang special music , The sermon was preached by the pastor , Rev. T. V. Moore , whose topics were of a Christmas character. Th church was prettily adorned with those floral pieces that are closely as sociated with the Christmas season. The music of the Central United Presny- tcrlan church was appropriate to the day. The choir , under Prof. A. 0. Charlton's di rection , sang Herbert's "Give fllory to the Lord" and McGranahan's "Lift Up Your Heads , 0 Yo Gates" for the principal an thems. thems.At At the Flrnt CoiiKrcicntlonal. Rev. Hubert C. Herring preached a mas terly Christmas sermon before a large con gregation at the First Congregational church ycatorday morning. In the course of the sermon he said : "The world misunderstood God no longer after It had seen Him re flected in the person of His Son , Jesus Christ. Christ Illustrated the life of heaven from whence He corao. The only thougnt of God you can get Is that of God aa came In Jesus Christ. Henry Ward Becchor said that Jesus Christ was the only God wo know anything about. No man need tell mo God Is unreal. Ho Is. Ho lived In the flesh and was of the flesh. Ho came and dwelt among us. It Is by Htm and through Htm that we best know God. " There were ia number of appropriate an thems well sung by the chorus choir. A so prano solo by Mrs. Charles E. Squires , with violin obligate charmingly rendered by Miss Elizabeth Allen , was the feature of the tine musical program. Mrs. Frances E. Fort presided at the organ. The entire front of the church was prettily decorated with over- greens. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup always successfully overcomes dreadful croup. 25 cts. MAGMFICE.VT TItAINB. Omaha to Chlcnico. The Chicago , Milwaukee fi St. Paul rail way has Just placed In service two mag nificent electric lighted trains between Omaha and Chicago , leaving Omatia Oally ai 5:45 : p. m. , arriving Chicago nt 8:25 : a. m. and leaving Chicago 6:15 : p. tn. ana arriving Omaha 8:20 : a. m. Each train Is lighted throughout by electricity , has buffet smoking cars , drawing room sleeping cars , dining cars and reclining chair cars and runs over the shortest line and smoothest roadbed be tween the two cities. Ticket office. 1C04 Farnam street , and at "nlon depot. Free glassware with every $2.50 purchase or more ; also 1 bottle of wine free with each gallon. Nob. Liquor House , 523 N. 16th st. Osteopathy , Dr. B. J. McRao , Paxton Blk. To Mother * . Call at the Chicago , Milwaukee & St. Paul railway city -ticket office , 1504 Farnam street , for set of Bftby Rhymes for the children. Stove repairs ot any description. 1201 Douglas. Omaha Steve Repair Works. Kvory Uny. The magnificently equipped trains leave Omaha via the UNION PACIFIC. For all principal western points greatly reduced rates between points on Its lines for the holidays. For rate limit on tickets and full Information call at city ticket office , 1302 Farnam St B. Haas , florist , 1S13 Vlnton St. For sale , carnations , light , dark , pink , rod and white , per doz. , 40c ; narcissus , per doz. , 60c ; hya cinths , per doz. , GUu ; Christmas cactus In full bloom , $1.50 to $3.00 each ; smllax , 25c tor long string. A. D. T. Co. ; messengers furnished ; baggage - gage delivered. 1302 Douglas St. Tel. 177. Hubormann , Jeweler , est 1866 , absolutely reliable ; lowest prices guaranteed. 13 & Doug. $142 buys fine upright piano. $5 mo , pay ments. Schinoller & Mueller , 1313 Farnam. Hamilton Warren , M. D. , eclectic and magnetic physician , has moved his office to the Tlzard block , 224 North 23d street. Spe cial attention to all long standing or linger ing diseases and to diseases of women and children. See John Rudd for all the newest novel ties In the Jewelry line. 115 South 16th St. LOCAL BREVITIES. Have Root print It. Dr. Hanchett , 446 Bee BIdg. Dr. Shepard , catarrh , 312 N. Y. Life. Ladles' walking hats. Frederick , hatter. Dra. Nason & Nason , dentists , 446 Bee bldg. Genuine Lenmlre opera glasses make a de sirable Christmas gift , Edholm's , opp. P. O. Ladles' misses' and children's capes , cloaks , Jackets , collarettes , skirts , underskirtswaists and mackintoshes on easy payments. People's Furniture and Carpet Co. , 16th and Farnam. Receive Any Christmas Presents ? Of course you did ! What ? Would have appreciated a case of Krug Cabinet beer ? Of course you would. It's too bad you didn't get a case but you telephone four-two-naught and order It yourself that's satisfaction , when you know you can obtain It so easily. Any of our agents would gladly supply you. piinu Kirua nnEwiNG co. , Telephone 420. 1007 Jackson St. FOR YOUR TEETH Remember WE have a complete line of snnltol tooth wash , tooth powder and paste. Sanltol Tooth Wash , we sell 60c Sanltol Tooth Paste , we sell , 25c Sanltol Tooth 1'owdor , wo sell 25c Geyttirlte Soap , we sell 5c and lOc Jl.OO I.lsterlne , we sell 75c 25o Lyon'8 Tooth Powder , we Bell 20c 23c Brown's Tooth Powder , wo sell . . . 20c 25o Pasteurlne. we sell 20c 23c Cnulder's Tooth Powder , we sell. . . . 20o 2Go Zonwelss Powder , wo sell 20c Too Sozodont , we sell COc 25c Huby Pearl Tooth Soap , we sell . . lie 25c Rublfonm , wo sell 20c Plnaud's Eau Dentifrice , we sell SOc Eau do Botot , we pell 75c $1.00 bottle P&rt , Sherry or Claret , we sell BOc Remember also that our stock comprises the latest chemicals , Pharmaceuticals , an aesthetics and rubber appliances. Sherman & McConnell Drug Co. , 1513 DODGE ST. OMAHA , NEB. Ice Tools The kind we sell are made by VVm.T. Wood & Co. , the best known butter send us your order now. JAS. MORTON & SON CO. , . . . .EXCLUSIVE AGK.VTS , . . . . ISII DOOOB 8THCBT Store Open Till Noon Monday. Dec. Dec. 26 , 'M. Perhaps A forgotten stocking is still banging expectantly somewhere , Better bo twice remembered than once forgotten. The closing days of the year never found us in better shape to supply the tardy shopper with Neckwear , Suapendcrs , Handkerchiefs , Smoking Jackets , Plush CapsTUmbrellas , Cancg , Gloves , Mack * intoshcs , etc. The selection is most complete and prices most captivating. Our Clothing Dopt. is up one flight. The ele vator takes you up away from the crowded aisles of the late holiday shopper , giving you plenty of room and pienty of light. Daylight doesn't hurt Nebraska Clothing. You cannot form an idea of the worth Irom the mere announcements in our ads from day to day. You must come and mingle among the differ ent departments and look into the stock of a real live clothing store. Our invitation to that effect is always open to you. Boys' and Youths' Overcoats this season copy the most fashionable shapes and materials their fathers have adopted. Bring your boy here and let us fit' ' him out anew for the new year. Buyers of ready-made clothing are usually keen as eagles after the dollar's worth and we are ready for you. The fact of trade increase hero proves in trinsic merit. We win because we deserve to not unless. i , HAYDEN S What You Have Been Expecting , What You Have Been Waiting For , What You Have Been Talking About , At Your Own Price , i * Our enormous stock of Suits , Overcoats and Ulsters must I ? be cut in two before inventory. All go on sale at tlie great est reductions ever made. If you need any clothing be sure to come in and get Hayden Bros , pro-inventory prices. $6.50 men's kersey overcoats at 3.95 $10 overcoats and ulsters at 5.00 $12.50 fine kersey overcoats , Skinner's , satin sleeve linings , at 7.50 $15 and § 18 overcoats and ulsters , at 10.00 $20 , § 22.50 and $25 overcoats and ulstdrs at 12.50 All light colored covert overcoats , worth # 18 , $15 , $10 and $7.50 at $4.75 , $7.50 and 12.50 Men's $6.50 all wool suits at 3.75 Men's $8.50 and 89 suits , in worsteds and cassimeres 5.00 $10 and $12.50 suits , fine qualities at 7.50 $18 , $20 and § 25 suits at 12.50 Ask to see the special values we are offering in men's pants at95c , $1.50 and $1.75. Worth double. Closing out Smoking Jackets at less than one-third price , Selling the Most Clothing in Omaha. Christmas Present Part of them were doubtless bought with money saved by using oUr Economy Nut Coal It Costs $5.25 per ton. During the year you may have used six or eight tons of It. Had you bought $7.00 coal as you form erly did , there would have been from $10.00 to $14.00 less money for the holidays. And more , too , ba- cause Economy coal lasts longer than most $7.00 coals. Economy Nut for cooking Is pre eminently the coal for the people. We alone sell It. Omaha Coal , Coke & Lime Co , Sundcrlnnd Bros. S. E. Cor. 10th and Douglas Sts. Basement. TWO PHONES 232-799. BUY THE GENUINE SYRUP OF FIGS . . . K AOTTAOTUBED BY. . . CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. tar NOTE TUB NAME. Results Tell. The Bee Want Ads Produce Results. Time is Money Those contemplating a trip to California should remember that In traveling ovsr The Overland Route , San Francisco h reached about ONE DAY SOONER than vl | any other lino. THE OVERLAND LIMITED Runs Every Day in the Year front the Missouri River to California. SUPKKDLY EQUIPPED. Steam Heat. Plntsch Light. Buffet Smoking and Library Gars For full Information cull nt CITY TICKET OF * ICE , 1302 Farnam Street. Pure Artesian Water Makes excellent beer. There is none better than \ , Blue Ribbon Bottled Beer Try one case and you will Bay there is none as good. OMAHA BREWING ASS'N. ' V Telephone 1200.