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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 14, 1887)
THE OMAHA.DAILY. BEE ; SUNDAY , AUGUST 14 , 1887.-TWELVE PAGES , A QDA18T OLD INDIAN TREttl It li Freiented to Gorornor TLayer by a Ooppor-Oolored Chief. H WANTED TO GET IT COPIED. "Why the Lincoln Paving Isn't Done Faster The Contractors Not to Blame Petition * for Divorce- News Boiled Down. fFWW TUB UEK'S I.INCOI.X nUBEA.U.1 Thrco stalwart Indians clad in heavy woolen blankets , cast oil' tllos , and with the smell of n last year's tepee upon their garments , Invaded the second story of the capltol building yesterday and ap- pro.iched the open door to the executive department. For seine reason every reservation Indian m Nebraska has taken a great liking to Governor Thayer , and the venerable appearance of the gov ernor has undoubtedly Inspired the children of nature with the impression that ho is the greatest chief that has ever held council in the state , and each band of traveling rod men , who come ana sit upon thu body brussells at the executive oilice , undoubtedly return to their homes with complimentary reference to the great chief , that immediately starts others on a pilgrimage. The governor has treated all these native visitors in the kindliest manner , as is hia custom with all visitors , and it has brought them out in force this summer. Some days the re- ceptiou room has appeared like n council of war , adozon hearty bucks being seated on the lloor , and they never inuko their visits short , for begging is generally good about the state house. There is a smell that lingers for days after a visit from a delegation , and it re- the utmost vigilance of Captain Siires got the rooms aired in time for the next delegation. The three who arrived yesterday were of more than us'ual note , as ignorant of , English as the wildest , and the chief drew from the breast pocket ot his coat an ancient broadcloth , that had done society work in Omaha a well-worn envelope that hold an equally well-worn parchment , whicli , upon being unfolded , proved to be the written treaty made betveen the government and the Omaha In dians in 1825. while the braves , disdaining the chairs proffered , seated themselves upon the lloor , the newspaper men present examined the faded parch ment , and it proved to bo the original document well preserved for sixtv odd yearn. A note to the governor explained to that oillcial that the chief wanted it copied , as it was worn so badly , and after many gyrations and gesticulations , the braves were made to understand that It would bo done and that they should return on the following day. The treaty is an interesting one historically and remarkably well preserved. It was made ot Fort Atkinson and bore date of attestation , October 0 , 1880. This Fort Atkinson was at the point afterward designated as Fort Cal- noun in VVashington county. The treaty , after reciting in a long preamble trie mutual admiration each race had for the other , stipulated in detail what each party to the agreement should do. The white men were to establish a trading post , to assist thorn In protection from native enemies , and the Indians were to refrain from numerous depredations , the principal of which seemed to be horse stealing. On Uio part of the government the treaty was signed by Brigadier Gen eral II. Atkinson and Benjamin O. Ful ton , adjutant. Michael Burdcau made his mark as interpreter , and a long row of the names of chiefs with the meaning of their names followed. Some of these names and moaning are worth repro duction. For example : Opatoga , the big elk ; Ohoshingo , the man that cooks little in a small kettle ; Shongisca , the white horse ; Tarvottco , the side of a buffalo ; Mohpemanec. the man that lays on his arrows few the number that pierce him. The old document would make a valu able addition to relics for the State His torical society. CONUEUNING THE PAVING. There are a great many criticisms on the slow progress in paving floating around , that are uncalled for as against the contractors. The council agreed upon , and asked bids upon a certain Col orado stone for guttering , and it is im possible to procure the material with , any speed at nil. Contractor of the work , Mr. Clark , is ready and willing to pro ceed with the wort with any other stone the city may select , and if the city does not want to change there is no recourse only to get the stone when it can bo so- cured. Thus far only a small amount has been received , and the loss is direct to the contractors as they iiavo men ready for work and all other materials on the ground waiting. The curbing that has been received is rapidly going in place , and cement for the concrete is stored in the city ready for tbo founda tion. The contractor liai received and has en the grounds over 400 car loads of cedar block and the machinery is in place ready to cut them just as soon and as speedily as they can bo laid. The ottbrt is now in order to devise mnans to get the required stone or something its equal and with that material scoured there can bo no further delay , ASKING mvoncE. Orril McCoun has filed her applicatior in court for a bill of divorce from hei husband , John H. MeCoiin. Her potitior recites that they were married at Bed rat ford , In. , in 1879. and that continuous ! ] from a few weeks after the marriage hei husband has cruelly beaten , abused choked and ma cated her , making life with him unendurable and contributing in no way to her support. James A. SVoyant asks divorce frorr his wife , Jennie M. Woynnt , on thi grounds of neglect , desertion anc adultery. For two years ho claims shi lias left him , and ho therefore prays 101 release from the marriage and tin custody of the two children. IlltlKF ITF.MS. There has been for some time a mai named Mitchell who has been workinj up an entertainment of a theatrica character , in which company D. of tin state militia , was to take active part and it was to bo ostensibly fur their ben ellt. When Friday night , the time fo the entertainment , arrived. Mitchell wa gene and the nntcrtainmcnt had to bi postponed until last night and worked a boat it could bo. Who Mitchell was o whence ho has gene seems it mystery although ho was evidently organizing < theatrical company , for there nru now ii "the city at ono of the hotels thren woniei who came to join the company and lim nothing. I. Oppenhoiracr : one of Lincoln's sue cossful business men and nn old I'm democrat , lias gene to Washington am received his reward. Through the el forts of Congressman Mc.Shn.ne ho hit been appointed post trader at the Sao an Fox Indian agency in the Indian tcrri tory and ho is now at the tigoney lookin , over tint Held. This agency is ono of lie , best in thu territory and the plum Is large ono. From the bust evidence Lin coin has now all IU democrats in olllc under the now administration except Mi Calhotin , who prefers to remain at horn and make money with his paper to ac cor/ting an appointment. The appeals iu tbo recent gamblin , cases bavo all been tiled with thu dititric clerk ready for a hearing at the eomin , torn ) , Anson Williams and the Valle National Bank , of Red Oak , la , , Imv also started a rasa for the recovery c property from Ira M. Dawson. The prohibitionists baVe held the ! oounly convention and nominated cytinty ticket for the fall campaign. They have also selected a list of delegates for the coming state convention of the party , whicli meets in this city on Tuesday next. GKNEltAti COOK'B 7tETUnN. Ills Views on the Ute Uprising War like Preparation ! ! . General Crook , commander of the Department - partmont of the Pintle , returned last evening. Ton days ago ho went with Lieutenant Kennon to Fort AlcKinnoy and other points and returned by way efFort Fort Robinson , reaching hero at the time mentioned , His arrival had been expected about noon yesterday and n van was sent to the depot to meet him , but the general did not arrive. Last evening Captain Hay , who , daring the absence of Generals Crook and Brcck has boon acting its adjutant general , with several friends , met General Crook at the Chicago , St. Paul , Minneapolis & Omaha depot. The commander of the Platlo was looking well , his face show ing the bronze the result of ex posure to the sun of the mountains. The general was afterwards mot by n Br.K reporter , lln said that ho had vis ited Fort MeKinney and several other localities and had returned by way of FortU obinson. He had heard nothing of the uprising of the Utns until ho reached Blair that evening , when n copy of the BEE was shown him. He then read the account which this paper pub lished yesterday morning concerning the trouble with the Ute.s in the vicinity efFort Fort Dnchesnc. The general had already started on his way homo and had thus missed the telegrams which had been ad dressed to him by Captain Hay and others. When seen by the reporter for the BEE the general had not had time to rest , but said to the writer that ho was unable to foresee what would bo the result of this uprising of the Utos. "I have not been very lamiliar with the Utcs , having had but little to do with them , " saiil the general. "In the cam paign of 1ST ! ) I had some Utes as scouts against the Sioux and other tribes , and two or three of these I mot a few days ngo.'when I was out in that vicinity. I have not yet decided what I shall do with respect to the uprising of the Utes , except to put our forces in readiness and await developments. We do not know where those Indians have gene , and consequently quently can not bo expected to find them. Wo shall be compelled to await serious thrcatenings of outrages before we in voke the authority of the law , and thus far we have no notification that they have committed any depredations. Wo are holding ail the available troops in readiness , however , and these will bo able to reach the scene of any depredation in two days while the most distant would require but three days to reach the scene of hostil ities. Wo have eight companies ot the Sixth infantry nt tort Douglas , ready to move at any moment : also , one troop of the Ninth cavalry and two puck trains at Fort Russell ; also two companies of the Twenty-first infantry nt tort Bridger , and four companies of the Twenty-tirst infantry at Fort Steele , and two of the Twenty-ninth at Duchcsno. I have not investigated the matter , but I think that it is true that Colorow has not been on the agency since the killing of Morrit some time ago. They have as a consequence quence begun to feel that they cannot bo whipped and this fact possibly has en couraged thorn to an outbreak. You ask if 1 shall take command in the .event of light. I must say that that depends on circumstances. " COLONEL HKNRY. Colonel Henry , Inspector of rifle prac tice of this department , who was in the campaign against the Utes after the massacre of Thornburgand his comrades and the murder of Agent Merritt , said that if it was true that the Utcs had broken out , it would not be a matter simply of a day to put them down. They wore armed with the most approved rilles , and the roughness of their country was such that they could safely defy an army to dislodge them. Their fastnesses are full of deep canyons , which were covered with grass sufllcient to provide for their ponies for many a month , while their position would enable them to hold an army at bay for a long time. Besides the ! colonel had no doubt that the Utes were on friendly terms with the Mormons , and it was a known fact , that , in the event of war. they would receive assistance from their polygamous neigh bors. The Utes were not prnirio Indians They would take to their mountains and nothing loss than a campaign could dis lodge them. The Utes wore mountain Indians and could not bo expected to give open battle , and would require the work of both the infantry and cavalry. In winter the canyons would bo packed with snow.and it would be still moro dif. ficult to attempt to roach thorn. They differed from the Sioux and Apaohes , especially in cunning , and would yield to nobody. General Hatch , the present auditor , vouched for the truth of these assertions. MYSTERIOUSLY MISSING. Disappearance of an Omaha Buslnn8 Han A Boy'it Unknown Fate. The disappearance of George J. Am- brust from this city is still as much of a mystery as it was the day bo vanished so unaccountably from the sight and knowl edge of his friends. The anxiety of his family has grown to a pninful degree and every effort to determine his where abouts is being mado. Mr. Armbrust is ilvo feet four inches In height , is thirty- ono Years old , weighs about 140 pounds , , is of light complexion , has light hair and a faeo quito smooth , save for a light moustache. At the time of his disap pearance ho were a gray alpaca coat and vest , gray striped pants and brown straw hat aud had a gold watch and chain. Ho was last seen in Omaha on Monday , August B , about noon and in Council Bluffs Tuesday afternoon. Is thought to have straved away while suffering from mental aberration , although now it seems probable that he was foully dealt with. Any Information that may bo had re ? garding him should bo communicated to Airs. George J. Armbrust. 12303 Cuming street , Omaha , or to the Omaha chief of , police. The newspapers of Iowa and - Nebraska will plcaso copy. imOWNKU OK KIDNAPPED. Air. and Airs. Louis Bokempcr , who live on the corner of Pine and Third as streets , are suffering much anxiety over the probable fats of their eight-year-old , son Harry , who mysteriously disappeared ain on Monday , August 1. On the af inm ternoon or that day Harry , in m company with his older brother id Willio. aged twelve , and a boy named Lou Waiuus , left for the river , which Is o- about two blocks from tbo house. The 110 two older boys got into a boat and started ( for the Iowa side , leaving Harry stand 3fUS ing on a drift log anchored in the mud US along the shore. This was the last scon id of him. On reaching the Iowa side thn ri- boys could sco thrco persons where they ,1R had left Harry , but could not distinguish liea who they wero. Harry had a straw hat a on his head , and as two of the parties ob nCO served had straw hats the anxious par CO ents are disposed to believe that one of Ir.uo these persons was Harry and that be wag uo enticed away by the other two. H is 1C- more probable that he foil from the log aud wna borisu away by the swift cur- rout. The lad is surely thu victim of an ICt nceldont or of the villainous designs of IS unknown parties , as no child of that ago ey would voluntarily remain away from vo homo so long. of Muti Mary Anderson contradicts the ilra report that she would marry Forbes a Robertson , the actor. SOCIETY IN IDE GATE CITY , A Pleasant Week Among the Young aud the Old , THE M'CAGUE RECEPTION. Wlcctentan-Krue Nuptials Miss Da vis' Croquet Party MM. Beall'a Tea Pleasant Picnics Goislp in Social Circles. Sooloty In Omaha , The past week has been a pleasant ono for the society people of the Gate City , numerous events conducive to their hap piness and pleasure having occurred. The Wicdoinan-Krug nuptials was a brilliant event , though confined to the special friends of the con tracting parties. The reception given by Judge and Mrs. McCulloeh was perhaps the most prominent social event of the wcelc , and with the several private parties , numerous picnics and other pastimes , the week has passed off most happily. A Koceptlon. On Tuesday evening Judge and Airs. J. II. McCulloeh gave a reception at their residence , 2120 Dccatur street , in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MeCaguo. Over 1DO invitations had been issued , and the parlors were crowded during the entire evening with friends of the hosts. The judge and his amiable wife were untiring In their cftorta to entertain the guests , and the happy couple in whoso honor the affair was given were the recipients of many congratulations. The event was a happy one , and among those present were : Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Taylor , Ruv. and Mrs. Joseph N. Boyd , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hills , Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd , Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burns. Mr. and Airs. G. G. Wallace , Mr. and Airs. C. N. DietMr. . and Mrs. G. Ben- awa , Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wallace , Roy. and Mrs. Thomas McCaguc. Mr. and Mrs. John Flack , Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Garrison. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Congdon , Mr. and Mrs. IV. J. Martin , Mr , and Mrs. L. B. Holmes , Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lowe , Dr. and Airs. W. S. Gibbs , Air. and Mrs. William Larimer , Mrs. Gco. Armstrong , Mrs. W. H. HancocK , Airs. F. Eagle , Airs. Goo. Barney , Airs. Goo. SV. Hall , Misses Boll McCulloeh , Maine McCulloeh , Anna AlcCaguc , Lydia AlcCagun , Eva Bartlett , H. Ochiltree , Lena Diets , Alargaret Williams , Nellie Burns. Eva Scott , Susie Philips , Edith I'hclps , Turner , Ruth Atkinson. Clara Roeder , Frances Hoeder , Noilio Hall , Wilson , /elIn Wilson , Addle Hurlbut , Sarah Flaok , Laura Darsoy , Belle Tidball , Alaiguorito Dun ning , Altoona , Pa. ; Perkins , Detroit ; Littlolicld , Sterling , 111. : Alpssrs. Dr. Jones , W. L. McCague , Robt. Patrick , Bruce McCulloeh , Craig McCulloeh , R. W. Breekenridge , Wm. Baird , Wm. Morris , H. J. Davis. E. W.Siraoral.H.l ) . Estabrook , H. Westcriiold , J. Westorlield. RobtKerr , Arnot Finloy , Herman Ochil tree , R. Hume. Martin Brown. Gould Deitz , Chos. S. Elgulter , Curtis Turner. Sam Boyd , Andrew Vaukman , Chas. Hart , John Alawhlnney , O. B. Williams , Gco. Gilmore. Wtedoman-Kruff. The residence of Air. Fred Krug , the well known brewer , on South Twentieth street , was the scene of a very happy event last Tuesday afternoon , the occa sion being the marriage of Mr. Conrad Wicdeman , of the firm of Wiodeman & Co. , to Aliss Annie Krug , daughter of Omaha's popular browor. The wedding was a quiet one , only the most intimate friends being in attendance. The ceremony - mony was performed bv Rov. Air. Dahl- man , of the German Lutheran church , Air. Henry Bocse and Miss Lin a Krug being the attendants. Immediately after the marriage rites were neriormod , the company was in vited to an elegant wedding dinner. The viands wore of the best , the wines the rarest , and happiness and good will reigned supremo. The afternoon was passed most pleasantly under the shade in Mr. Krug's garden. Speeches , song : and roeitatious added to the pleasure of the occasion , recalling vividly the happy scenes of the fatherland in days gene by. Many elegant presents were given , Prominent among them were the crr.y- on portraits of the aged parents of the groom sunt from Germany , where they reside. The donor was a brother of Air. Wiedeman. Congratulatory cablegrams were received from parents and friends in Germany. Air. and Mrs. Wicdeman loft for Spirit Lake for a sojourn of thrco or four weeks , and upon their return they wil be at homo in their cozy house on South Seventeenth street. Few marriages have more auspicious beginnings and few men and women more worthy than the popu lar groom aud lovely bride. TUESDAY EVENING a croquet party was given by Miss Edith Davis at her homo No. 2509 Pierce street. The affair was in honor of Aliss Alary Hazzard , of Counoi Bluffs , and was thoroughly enjoyed bj all present. Among those In attendance were Misses C. Standteh , MaudAfcClurc Nottio Pntchard ; Winnie Shields the Misses Lawton. Aliss Joslo Crouch Miss Jordan , of Minneapolis , Aliss Gib son and Roebuck , Alias Clara and Alinnlo Lawton , and Mrs. Ferguson , Alessrs. Jo Pntclmrd , Charles Urquhart , F. Haz- zard , Art Dale , Ed Hamilton. O. Jllaok- burn , W. Elbourue and Burt Lawton. THE MISSES MKICKKLI. . of CouncL Bluffs , guests of M rs. Boall. wore enter talncd ut the homo of their host by delightful little sociable in which the fol lowing young people took part. Misses Vashli iMillor. Aland Woolworth , Jfutes , Berlin , Kinzio , Burns , Lozier , Leila Shears , Dixon , Jordan and Lake , Alessrs. Koenig , Alelius , Sanborn , White , Berlin , Horbach , Downey , W. Doauo , Reed , Jor dan , Beall , Dr. Smith , R. Patrick and Sanford. THE SECOND of the series of moonlight parties of the "Jolly Trio" was held at Hanscom park Tuesday evening and was a most successful and enjoyable affair. About thirty couples were present and music and dancing caused the hours to loll quickly by. The "Jolly Trio" is composed of Alessrs. B. Harris , A. Lewis aud al. J. Harris , aud to these gentlemen is the credit duo for these enjoyable parties. The date of the next party will bo announced through the BEE. THE SUNDAY schoof of the First Chris tian church had an enjoyable picnic in Uanscom park Friday. Young and old entered without restraint into thosplrit of the occasion. The old members and friends grow quite youthful and buoyant while delightedly watching the light- hearted gambulings of the lads and lassies , i'hure was plenty of go ml pro- vendor and Innocent drinkables , and everybody was anxious to make every body clso liaupy. The voung folks and dilors held their ground despite an occa siena ! shower , which toward evening slightly dampened the enjoyment of the ilav , Dinner and snppor were both served on the around , until at last as evening shades prevailed , thn wearied participants in the day's pleasures went lioiub to the peaceful slumbers that wait obedienton youth , health and innocence. MANV OMAIIANS left for Spirit Lake the pant week , among the number being the following : Mr. and Mr. E. S Dum' ' Mr. and Mrs. William Redlolc , Luna Dumly.'Miss Gertrude Clark , Mr. Gordon Clark.l Colonel Sharp aud his sisters , the AIisecSBharp ) and Dr. Wll- cox. < r * FutDAY EVENtxi ) a very pleasant affair occurred nt the home of Air. and Airs. Aluentofonng'the ' best of music being the feature of the evening. Mine. Alucntcforlng and Air. Nnhan 1'ranko rendered several compositions for piano and violin. Those present were Mr. and Airs. Paul Helnrlchs , Airs. Anderson , Aliss Anderson , Washington , D. C. , Air. and Airs. E. C. Snyder , Air. C. B. Schmidt , Air. J. W. Carter , Altuo. Mori , Mr. and Airs. Nalian Frauko. TnEMAnniAOE of Air. J. U. Grldloy. of Rapid City , Daki.'to Miss Lillian White- horn , of Omaha , is announced to take place Tuesday , August ! ! 3 , at the residence denco of the bride's parents , 2013 Douglas street. Aliss Whltohorn is n well known younc lady and possessed of many friends. The groom is a prominent Dakota business man , and for both their many friends will wish a happy and prosperous future. AT ONANA , la. , July 24 , Mr. Edwin A. Lcavonworth and Florence Hubbard Reid , both of this cltv , were married uy the Rev. Air. Alaughlln.W . Mn. ANoMits. SIIKI..TOXgave a most de lightful dancing party to their numerous friends at Hanscom park Tuesday even ing. A number of the Omaha society people were represented. There were also present several army olllcors who are hero to attend the rillo practice near Bellevuo. The music was furnished by the Alusical Union orchestra and refresh ments were served in the park. * MRS. COTTON willsing a hymn by iounod with violin obligate by Air. ' 'rauko at Trinity cathedral to-day. FniDAY EVENING a merry party started the Pullman car Bogota for Spirit jiko. Among the excursionists were Ion. John A. McShano , Hon. William A. 'axton and wife , Frank Colpetzor and vifc , Mrs. Joseph Barker and Charles H. iulon. They had musicians with them ind intend to make the trips to and from ho lake , as well as the stay there , as ) lcasant as can bo. The party will re , urn on Alonday morning. W AIoNDAY WAS the anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Airs. Vincent Burk- 'ey , who forty-five years ago were made > ne. A number of the members of the nmily surprised the old couple at their csidonco and n happy reunion took place. Air. and Airs. C. A. Leary , Air. mid Airs. A. F. Bethgo and Mrs. Burk- hardt and their children overwhelmed the old couple with congratulations. Thcso are the married daughters of Air. ind Mrs. Burkley , and together with their two sons and numerous grandchil dren , the evening was spent in a most olioitous way. Tin children brought with them some very elaborate presents , and it was well along m the night when his unexpected , iyot happiest of family ; athenngs dispersed. i i , * * TIIKSDAY EVENING asociablo was given by the Presbpte'riari Aid society of South Omaha at the Alaxwcll residence , on the jnmmit. Tho- arrangements for the comforts and/iploasuro of the guests were complete , , and all present thor oughly enjoyed themselves. Airs. Max well was untiring fri her efforts to please and succeeded' ' U/tho extent that her kindness will ever bo remembered. Rev. Dr. Ledge and wife aided in the enjoy mcnt of the occasion. , i * * * IT is stated upon authority which can not bo questioned that Air. Clement C. Chase will in a few months lead to the altar ono of , Omaha's most charming girls. The engagement has not been for mally announced , , but the event will probably take place some time in Octo ber , and with his bride the editor of the Excelsior will go to the Pacilic coast for a brief visit. The bride is a well-known young lady of this city , loved and es teemed by all for her estimable traits of character. LAST THURSDAY night , at the residence of Mr. J. B. Mason , No. 1410 Sherman avenue , the Rev. C. W. Savidgo united in marriage Mr. Mason S. Frisselle and Miss Lula Young. After the ceremony an elegant wedding supper was served. THE MISSES FLORENCE AND JosnrniNE FUENCII gave a delightful dancing party at their residence in Central Park on Fri day evening. A platform had been erect ed for the occasion under the trees which adorn their beautiful grounds. The mu sic was furnished by the Fifth infantry band , whose strains lured the dovotccs o : Terpsichore to linger until a late hour Among these present were the Aliases Carrie and Alamio McLuin , Jessie Lo Clair , Addio Hurlburt , Lizzie Lawton Sue and Molllo King. Mollie Knowles aud Miss McKinstry . of Mobile , Ala. , and the Alessrs. George Day , Ostrom , Scarle. Fisher , Craig , VVoodbnrn and Sherman. Personals. Aliss Alida Miner has gouo to Bennett , Neb. Neb.Miss Miss Alay Dundy left Wednesday for Salida , Cot. Airs. W. S. Riggs has returned from Connecticut. Mr. and Airs. C. S. Raymond are at MoquoKeta , la. Airs. George I. Gilbert and daughter are in the East. OWarron Switzler and family returned from Alinnetonka this morning. Harry Alorford loft on Wednesday evening for a three weeks' vacation. Alias Lizzie Parrotte , of Twenty-seventh avenue , is visiting friends in Kearney. Aliss Alabel Balcombo returned on Wednesday from a visit to Grosse Isle. Airs. C. H. Rich , daughter and son , of South Omaha , have gone to Nebraska City. Aliss Grace Brown , of Chicago , is the guest of Grace Withnell , South Twentieth street. QCharlcs Ogden has returned from a tour around the lakes and through the northwest. ' Aliss Lou Erlon of South Omaha loft Friday morning for a visit to friends at Lowis.Ia. > u Mrs. Hattie Rlnkor , of Cheyenne , is visiting her sistiir"Mrs. G. W. Jones , of Orchard Hill.o Aliss Georgia Bean and Miss Lizzie Benson have gene to Spirit lake for a few weeks' sojourn. - Rev. Thomas AlcCaguo loaves on the 23d inst. , on thb 'Alaska , of the Guion line , for n visit to KHropo. Air. and Mrs. J.'E. Lattin and family , otV ahoo , spent Thursday in the city visiting frionds'and' relatives. Mr. J. H. Patterson and family , of Georgia avenue , hvVo returned from , a pleasant trip to'l'ortland ' , Ale. Airs. William AIoKinnis. of Findlay.O. , is visiting h r daughter , Airs. N. R. Ale- Leod , nt liS'JO St. Alary's avcnuo. Mrs. Nettie Wood , daughter ot Captain J. S. Wood , has gene to DCS Aloines to visit the family of the Rov. W. H. Van Antwerp. Airs. W. Al. Wood , wife of the ticket agent at the Union Paoilio , departed Fri day on a visit to her old homo at Alount Clemens , Mien. Mrs , Frank G. Allen has returned to Omaha , after having spent two months visiting her parents , Air. and Airs. Gco. Stephens , of Alollnn , 111. Airs. Emma Honiim-Thaycr and hus band left for Salida , Col. , their homo , Tuesday evening , after a short visit with Judge Dundy and family. Misses Lizzie H. Jlenspn nnd Goorglo L. Beam are at Spirit Lake. After spend ing a few weeks at the lake Aliss Benson will visit in Chicago and Brooklyn , Air. Magnus Jacobson and Miss Carrie Swan were united in marriage August 11 by Rev. J. S. Dotwollor. Air. and Mrs. Charles W. MoNalr , with their little son Ralph , are visiting friends in Seymour , Ind. They will return about September 15. Airs. Alary A. Fitzpatnck nnd Aliss Alatrgio Fitzpatnck , of Now York , are visiting Air. Patrick W. Lynch. Aliss Fltipntrlck returns about September 1. Miss Nettle Holtzlngcr , who has boon spending a few weeks with Mrs. F. B. Bryant , returned yesterday to her homo in Hamburg , la. , accompanied by Mrs. Bryant and family. Air. W. J. Carter goes to visit at Valley - loy , Nob. , for a few days , .ind during hia stay will bo the guest of Air. Elmer Fin- noy , of tnrnam street , who lias largo interests In Valley , Airs. R. II. AlcDougall , of this city , and Aliss Alaggie A. AlcDougall , of Cleveland - land , O. , arc spending the summer months at Charlovoix and Alackonzlo Island. Northern Michigan. * SAVED PnOSTUE WUECK. A Survivor of the Ghataworth Horror In Omaha. Frank Wiodorholm , a survivor of the oeont Chatsworth disaster , was in the ity a few hours yesterday. Hoi \ an in- clllgcnt young business man ot Hudson , Vis. , a town on the Northwestern about wcnty miles from Almnoapolls , and was n his way home. At the time of the Chatsworth accident Viederholm was in the smoking car , which was among the ( irst to go through ho bridge. After the great crash was vor ho found himself pinned in the vrcck , but the seat which lay across his ack had saved him from serious Injury. Jencath him was a mother and child oth dead , crushed by a truck , while the cad and dying were Crowded and tressed in upon him from all sides. Shortly after being released from the vrock Wiedcrholui examined the bridge , lo is strongly of the opinion that the lire vas the work of an incendiary. Ho says ho bridge bore plain evidence of having lad a lire built on top of the trestle , and hut the flames had slowly worked down ward on the bridge supports , consuming hem at the top and scarcely scorching hem at the base. Ono of the supports lad boon cut over half waj through with in axe , the marks being very plain , al- hough an attempt had apparently been made to conceal them by holding some uirning substance against the hacked mrts. It thus appeared to him that it vas the work of train robbers who had made their work doubly sure. Upon jolng asked if ho saw any of the thieves ) lying their work , ho replied that ho had iot. but had beard a good many com- > laints from those who had been robbed. Wlcdcrholm bore as a souvenir of tie ! lisater.a long wound on the fornhpad. Xhcrwlse , outside of a few slight bruises , 10 was unharmed. Richard Kitchen loft last night for Denver. Thomas Erickson of tbo First M. E. church , will pass Sunday al the Fremont campmecting. George Dickinson , superintendent of ho Wyoming division of the Union Pa cific railway , who has been the guest of is brother , Edward , for a day or two , returned to Cheyenne last night. Baron Sellllcro'and Ilia Offspring. NEW Sonic , August 13. In a talk with ho Tribune reporter yesterday , Prlnco Do Talleyrand , sou of the Princess Do Sagan , said concerning his , uncle , Baron Sollllero : 'I ' think It is well some relative should be near him , and as Lam the eldest son and mlr of Princess De Sagan , 1 am about the most Influential relative ho has. Commander 9. Ullman and I will go on to Newport where Baron Sollllere Is staying to-morrow. L shall probably travel a little. 1 wish to see Niagara falls , and I shall probably tro as far as San Francisco. The baron Is a sane man , and his confinement In an asylum was slm ily the result of a disagreement with L'rlncess Do Sagan on mouev matters. I narrowly escaped being confined In a private asylum myself by my mother about six yearn ago. My uncle lias had a mistress , in fact iwo , and bos had somn children. Wishing to recognize these like an honest man , he has made provision for thornbut he has ccrtaiulr not been married. It is one woman at Boulogne who IH making all this nosio , and lie pays her 3,000 francs a month. What more could she expect ? " Tortuiras Island For Sal * . NEW Yomc , August 13. [ .Special Tele gram to the BRK. | The Herald says that Commander D. Ullmann and frinnds ad van cad the S 10,000 which Haytl needed some time ago to induce England to withdraw her throat to selzo Tortugas Island. Ullmann now claims to bo In possession of the Island which would make a valuable canal station nnd proposes to offer the Island to the United States , llo believes that If the United States assumes dominion of the Island It will at once give to Us material development no great an Impetus that he will be a good deal moro than compensated for the cession , lie accordingly will otTer to pay the Unitei States a very larjjo. sum out of the Un > t pro- proceeds that he expects to derive from cut- tin ? nnd Rale or valuable timber with which the Island Is covered , lie also intends to In vite by every liberal moans immigration from Ireland and elsewhere. He said last night : "The Ilaytlon government ha : signed an agreement or treaty with mo glv Ing me full right and authority to bell Tortu gas. A strong prejudice against European powers exist In Haytl , but 1 anticipate no opposition whatever to cession to the United States. " The iMttsbure Fire. Pirrsnuitu , August 13. The big flro ot last night was entirely under control at 3Xi : ! this morning , but at 10 this morning engines were still playing on the ruins , The build ings entirely destroyed were the Masonic temple , Hamilton block , Campbell & Dick's carpet warehouse , and a number of tene ments on Virgin alley. The upper floors of Schmidt & Friday's nine- story structure was gutted and the balance of the building water soaked. The Despatch and I'enny Press buildings were badly damaged by water. Nothing definite about the loss Is yet known , hut U is bolmvi'd that last night's estimate of 31,000,000 Is not exaggerated. The casualty reported was a fatal accident to a man named John Keolo , of Allegheny , who was assisting thu firemen. A careful estimate made , puts thn loss at 8500,000 , with total Insurance about 8560,000. Dr. Curran Called toTlmn. Niw : Yoinc , August 13. [ Special Tele gram to the Bi'.K , ! Uev. Dr. Ctirrau was summoned boforu Archbishop Corrlgan this week and asked to explain why ho appeared on the platform buslde Dr. Mcttlynn at the picnic of the united labor party of the Eigh teenth assembly district on Auzust 3. Tim interview was a'splrltod one , but Dr. Curran declined to apologize for his action , as be was requested to do by the archbishop , who waincd him not to repeat bis otfense. Ills hardly possible that the trouble Is ended ; In deed , there I * good reason for thinking that It has only fairly begun. CApture of Lake DETUOIT , August 13. Six of the gang of roughs and pickpockets who terrorized the passengers on the steamer Alaska on their w y home from Put-In-Bay last Wednesday , were Idftnlltied by one ot HIH victims this morning. Whllo robbery on the shore may not be punished with death , It N a capital ot- tensu on the high seas , and the detectives hope to make a robbery case against some ot the prisouers. . The house in which Payne attempted to murder Secretary Seward at the time of Lincoln's assassination is now offered for Rale. It has long boon used as the headquarters of the commissary general. ECHOES FROM THE ANTE ROOM Gossip of the Various Seorot Orders in the Gate City. THE NEW PYTHIAN ARMORY. General Pythian Now * The Pro gramme fbr October Whlnper- liifta Under the Itose News and Note * , The HER a desirous of making this column ono of interest to the members of the secret orders of this city. To this end it is urged upon the officers and members of the dlfloront organizations , to send in each weak , items which may bo pertinent and of interest to their respective orders. A OKNr.it AT , meeting of all the lodges of the Knights of Pythias in Omaha , wax held Friday night in Aletropolltan hall for the purpose of taking action looking to the Immediate purchase of a lot and the erection thereon of a castle. A full attendance , evidencing the Interest taken in the matter bv the Knights , was present , General J. E. Smith , Dist. Den. Grand Chancellor in the chair. Two lots were proposed for selection , the N. K. cor. of 10th and Davenport and the S. E. cor. of 10th and Dodge streets. Considerable liscussion ensued regarding the it cs proposed , their availibility ud price. In order to dctormino _ . cite generally satisfactory , n com mittee was appointed consisting of C. Al. "Jiusmoro , M. D. , II. Crolghton , A. C. Jtuft , T. Burroll and W. Gibson to ex- inline lots generally in the city , and to eport the same next Friday night. The building when completed accord- : ig to design , will bo six stories in height .nd provo an ornament to the city. It is istimatod that the ground and building rill cost 1200,000. for which stock has joon opened and $70,000 worth already ubsoribod for. The largest subscribers , re as follows : D. Kaufman. fa.OOO ; W. I. Bush , 300 ; C. S. Higclns. Howe & Cerr , W. F. Clark. General Smith. Andy Jordcn , Dr. Alorriam , N. J. Edholm and . C. Utult , $500 each. THE MEMBERS of Harry Gilman division O. of 11. C. , arc requested to moot this .ftornoon . at 2 o'clock at the lodge room. krrangemonts will bo made for an ox- urslon to bo given shortly. Tm ANGLE LODGE No. 54 , K. of P. , has ts now paraphernalia and is now in ad mirable shape. o.rQ , K. of P. , has a piano and a complete set of bcan- iful paraphernalia. % Sm KNIOHT HEKALD JAMKS A. BKOWN , f Black Eoglo division No. 17 , is sick at tils homo in "Idle Wild. " * TinEr.KS will glvoa social at the Bar ker in September. * # Mn. W. C. GREGORY , who was ono of , he party of Elka that left for Colorado ast wceK , returned home on Thursday .eaving tno rest of the party at Denver. Messrs. Hunter , Mills , Uaynes and Ott will return homo next Tuesday. W. H. RATNEK is "now O. C. of Alyrtlo , edge , K. of P. ; J. L. Alvison , V. O. , and ,00 Helsloy , prelate. * HARVET J. FUKLI.ER , of Alyrtlo divi sion , K. of P. , recently returned from a trip to Colfax , la. While there ho visited Silver Spray lodge , No. 4 , K. of P. A. E. PIKE has been elected recorder of , ily division , K. of P. ENTERPRISE LODGE ? No. 70 , K. of P. , South Omaha , initiated nlno members in the second degree at its meeting Friday cvoning. Nine moro will bo put through at the next meeting. Tno ledge last week received its regalia and is now one of the best equipped in the order. The organi zation has ft membership of forty-seven itnd applications are continually com- ' in. _ " * . . . THURSDAY EVENING- mooting In Cus- tcr post , G. A. R. was hold to establish a camp of Sous of Veterans. * # A PLEASANT EVENING was spent Wed nesday night at Omaha division armory of the K. of P , , the occasion being tbo presentation of a handsome sword to Colonel Cragor , aide-de-camp on the staff ot Mainr General Carnahan , U. R. , K. of P. Colonel Crager was recently placed on the staff , ud the sword given was in recognition of this faot. It is the finest that could bo secured , being of ex cellent steel with gold mounting. After the presentation refreshments were in dulged in. THE GRAND lodge Knights of Pythias of Nebraska will convene in Omaha Tuesday , October 11 , and from present indications promises to bo a grand time for Pythians. Our homo knights are taking the greatest interest in the prepar ation for the entertainment ot their guests , and it is probable many thousand strangers will bo in the city on this occa sion. Divisions of lite uniform rank from all parts of the country will bo present to compete for the prizes , many of which will bo valuable. The committees have arranged to raise f 10,000 to defray expenses. Five thousand dollars of this is to be given away in cash to competing divisions. The executive committee have not as yet completed all arrangements or issued the drill programme , but that will bo done this month. The knights and all divisions may confidently antici pate the full carrying put of everything promised , and everything for thuir pleasure - uro and prolit will bo complete. Reduc tions will bo made upon all railroads from all points east and west. V THE PROGRAMME of the Pythian exercises cisos in this city October 11 has not as yet boon fully arranged , but the committee has determined on the following , which is a skeleton of the proceedings : The grand lodge will be in session three days Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday First day : 10 o'clock a. m. Itaunption of grand ledge and visiting knights a the exposition building. 11 o'clock , a. m Meeting of the grand lodgo. 1:30 : o'clock p. m. Grand street parade o uniformed knights. Evening of same day-General knightly exchange grootlngH with evening session of the grand lodge. Second day : 8 o'clock p. m. Competi tive prize drill of class 11 A" free for all uniform divisions and open to the world probable first prr/.e 1 1,000 ; probublo second prize $500. 0 o'clock p. m. Grand ball at exposition building. Third day , 1:510 : o'clock p. m. Com pctitivo prize drill of class "B , " free fo all uniform divisions aud open to tin world for uniform divisions which did not untor for class "A. " Protiabln lira prize , $500 ; probable second prize , $300 , Following this will bo the competitive pmo drill of divisions located in Ne braska which did not enter for either class "A" or class "U. " PrI/.es to bo given to Nebraska divisions will bu three and as follows : First prUo. ifSOO. Second end prize , * 200. Third pri/.o , $100. Aside from the above will bo given it number of special prizes , which will amount in the aggrcguto to nt least $1,000. 8 : 0 o'clock p. in. At exposition building Grand pri/.o band contest , fix'u for all bauds of this city and these hands which accompany and arc in the service of visiting divisions. TUB POSITION of huprome K. of R. and S.of the Knights of Pythias , nuulu vacant by the death of Hon. R. E. Cowan , if ing temporarily tilled by Thomas R. wicks of St. Louis. Mr. Golwlcks U has for many years boon Grand K. of K. nnd S , for Alissourl. Ho is ono of MM best posted knights in the country , m 4 his services to Pythlnnism in MiMowrt have aided the order greatly in that state. Air. Golwlcks is connected with the wholesale stationery house of Goorte 1) . Barnard & Co. of St , Louis. ShouM ho bo selected to till the position of SB- promo K. of R. nnd S. permanently to will discharge his duty faithfully aa4 Well. Well.Ox Ox FIUDAV , thoPytfilan Spurpublltfeet in this city by Knight Harry Morrlaw made its appearance. This number closed the first year of this Journal's ex * istenco ; a year m which the ofTorts of ! ( editor have been fa'.rl.y rewarded , The establlshmant of tlie Spur was a venture , but the hopes of Its originators have bee * more than realized nnd its llrst anniver sary may bo celebrated with satisfaction by all concerned. Its service to the order it represents has been invaluable , and it now becomes the duty of the mombon of the order to exert themselves toward the advancement of their journal's inter est. TUB FOLLOWING is a list of doloyaief to the Nobraskn Grand Ledge K. of P. u far as completed : Omaha : Planet Lodge No. 4 , F. ii. Wagner , Julius Troltchke. Nobrasua Ledge No. 1 , J. W.Lounsbury , Al. Toft , Joe Withrow. Alyrtlo Lodga No. 2 , W. W. Wells , George Sablno , Andy Bordon. Pythagoras No. 50 , Jotm T. AlcAlannts. Omaha Ledge No. iM , Henry Hornboigur , Conrad Groto. Triangle Lodge No. 51 , R. H. Lucas , U. J. Wells , 1) . E. Rogers. Enterprise No. 7T > , A. J. Baldwin. Viola No. 80. Charlei F. Ulbrich. Marathon No. 83 , J. T. Taylor. Forest No. 81 , C. A. Oloson. Oriole No. 70 , Harry Alerriam , Will L. Seism. Alt. Shasta No. 71. H. C. Cole , W. H. Hanchett , Al. 1) . Park No. 0 ! , Charles L.Connor , W. W. Binglmm. Lincoln : Apollo , No. SO , Richard ( TNiol , W. S. Hamilton. Capital City , No. 03 , O. P. Dlnges. S. J. Dennis. A. D. Marshall , No. 41 , E. T. Roberts , F. H. Bohanan. Lincoln , No. 10. W. H. Love , W. C. Lane , W. L. Dayton. M. I ) , Hiekiuan : Damocles cles , No , GO , Solomon Grimm , Ashland : Ivy , No. 03 , A. H. Gould. Rushvlllo : Sheridan , No. 04 , Alark J. Tully. Beaver City : Beaver City , No. 77 , Joseph S. Pho- bus. Seward : Soward. No. 78 , J. W. Du- pin. Grafton : Amaranth , No , 07 , B. T. La Shell. Chevalier , No. 70 , Rev J. W. Lewis. Papil- lion : Bollovtio ledge No. 3 , C. B. Borgor. Tocumsch : Alinnrna , No. 74 , W. E. Sandifor ; Tecumseh No. 17 , J. L. Reese , C. L. Wilson. Sutton : Sutton No. 75 , Richard S. Silver. Hastings : Hastings No. 28 , John F. Ballingor , Joseph D. Williams ; Toutonia No. 53 , Stephan Schwaibold. Niobrara : Vigil No. 50 , John C. Santee. Crolehton : Montgom ery No. 57 , W. L. Henderson. Blue Hilli Red Cross No. 58. F. C. Busohow. Ne braska City : Schiller No. 23 , Fred tassj Eureka No. 7 , K. P. Ransom. Ashland : Star No. 0. G. W. Aloredith. P.iwnoo City : Antioch No. 10 , J. L. Edwards. Elk Creek : Elk Crock No. 11 , George Ziorliew. Jcnnett : Midland No. 13. E. N. Cobb. Cearney : Gem No. 14. O. L. Green. Clay Jcntcr : Excelsior No. Iti , E. O. Wallace. Hair : Giirlield No. 0. Donna Alllwrry. lied Cloud : Calantha ledge No. 20. A. C. losmor. Fremont : Triumph No. 88 , Joseph E. Frick. Superior : Superior edge No. 3 ; , L. B. Adams. Long Pine : Pine No. 84 , E.V. . Hoyt. Auburn : \uburn No , 35 , Herbert Willson. John son : Ivanhoe No. 37 , D. D , Adams. Aurora : Alystic No. Si ) , L. W. Shuman , L'mrco : Pierce No. 40 , W. / . Andrews , Blkhorn : Antlers No. 72 , S. S. Booba. Lronovu : Geneva No. 73 , George R. Groen. falls City : Falls City No. 18 , F. F. Uodfornon. Fairbury : Fairburv lodge No. 19 , George A. Turner. Norfolki Morning No. 20 , Dr. A. L. Alaromber. West Point : West Point No. 24 , L. G. liloy. Ilumboldt : Humboldt No. 99 , Morris Friend. MoCook : Willow Grove No. 43 , J. W. Campbell. O'Neill : Hoi- mot No. 43 , W. D. Alatthows. Table [ lock : Cypress No. 44 , E. A. Peek. David City : Damon No 45. Frank A. Snow. Plattsmouth : Gauntlet No. 47 , K. W. Cook. Wymoro : Hnrmonia No. 48 , Peter F. Thwsson. Stella : Hcotor No. 41) ) , H. W. Wolf. Weeping Water : GvcrgreoaNo. 50. D. C. Fleming. Al bion : Adelphla No. 01 , S. H. Bollmau. Hebron : Blue Valley No. 03. J. Al. Ben nett. Chadron : Damascus No. 53 , Fre mont R. Houso. licensed. The following licenses were issued by the county clerk yesterday : Herbert J. Davis , Omaha 80 Lucy A. Brandenburg. Mankato , Minn..2 * Kasmus Jullason , Oiimha 90 Christiana Nelson , Omalio 26 John F. Roll , Snundnrs Co Mrs. Mugide Miller , S&unders Co 27 N. J. Nelson and his brother Nets , pro prietors of a "merry-go-round" on a lot at Thirteenth and Hickory streets , were arrested yesterday for assaulting O. Wohlford , on the preceding evening. Their hired man was also implicated , and all were mulcted f20 each. Murder * . August IS. A gang of mur derers has just been arrested at Pie rot. Their victims during thn past two years number sixty. Disguised a gen d' armes , the aitos- slns pretended to arrest travelers for various ollonsos and then robbed and killed them. It Is bullcvud thure were political motives for the commission of some of the murders. Rain In Iowa. BURLINGTON , la. , August 13 , The drought iu this section was broken this morning by rain , which sot In at 7 o'clock , and which has developed Into a steady fall with every indication ot being general. Bank Statement. NRW VOUK , August 13. The weekly bank statement shows tbo reserve decreased 13- 180,000. The banks now hold S4.733.COO in excess of the legal requirements. The Thistle. GLASGOW , August | in. There Is a rumor In circulation hern that the yacht Thistle , which lull hern for New York , July U5 , ban been lost. Hull , one of the owners , discred its the report , Since the Chinese ambassador to Lou- don , the Marquis Tseng , has returned homo , ho has introduced the European custom of visiting among his country * men , it is said , with ofllcial approval. The novelist Eugenia John , better known as E. Marlltt , the author of "Tho Old AIam'y.ollo'8 Secret , " died at Arn- dtadt , her native town , at the ago of sixty- two. Sbo was the daughter of a pain tor , A French philosopher shows that Al- saco-Lorraino should really belong to Franco , for the reason. that there are many moro brunettes than blondes there , and hence it is more Fienoli than Ger man. Professor Von Eimaruli , the celebrated German surgeon , has boconio an honor ary member of the Royal Society of Phy sicians and Surgeons of Great Britain. Pnnco Ferdinand , of Saxn-Coburg , la an enthusiastic naturalist , lie possesses ono of the Hurst ornithological collections In the world and a notable collection of prhcious Btonca. No radical is listened to by tbo con servatives with any intention , with the exception of Charles Brndlaugh. Hn Is said to speak v/lth c.truordinary logical and legal accuracy. Rov. Thomas 1C , Bacon. Inluly editor of thu Morning News , of New Haven , hiia boL'ii called to the pastorate of ; ho Cou * grogutioual cuurbu ut.lerUoloy } , Cul. .