Nebraska Newspapers

    ! CHE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , SEPTEMBER 18. 1887.-TWELVE PAGES.
STATE FAIR WISD-DP. .
Exhibits All Removed and Jay-Eje-Seo
Billed to Chicago.
A BURGLAR'S DESPERATE FIGHT
Bo Attack * An Olllccr With a Knife *
and U Finally Hhot ThrotiKli
tlio liana FlrcH Other
Lincoln New * .
[ KKOM THK DEB'S LINCOLN nuuKAU.1
The tnlr Is over , but the activity of the
state board would give n person tlio mi-
pri'SMon tliat tlio real business Imil just
begun. Any errors that may havu crept
In regarding entries or premiums are
just coming to light , but as they arc com
paratively few considering the largo
number there , the board feel that they
must Imvo been careful In the beginning.
Jay-Eye-Seo will bo loaded to-day , and
billed for Chicago whore ho cocs to put
, himself In readiness to meet 1'ntroti for
blood nnd $ . " > ,000 a side In October.
Messrs. May nnd O'Krien , the gctitlo-
meu in charge of the hatcheries , hud
their goods nil packed and shipped
arly yesterday morning , taking the
early trains for homo.
The most dlllicult department on the
whole ground to handle for n superin
dent , was probably the nrt hall , in wlilc"
nil the delicate exhibitions of the state
were centered , nnd in which the largest
number of lady exhibitors were inter
ested. This Major Hastings handled in
his usual good-natured mannar , keeping
the Indies nt nn oven tcmperment , and
letting the men take their chances with
the various committees.
Among the premiums worthy of note
Were those awardett to the state indus
trial schools , they taking four first nnd
four second premiums on textile fabrics ,
first premium on parsnips , nnd second
on beets. At the close of the fair , Mr.
Smith , the gentleman in charge , donated
their entire vegetable exhibit to the
Homo of the Friendless.
The .state board are in session auditing
and allowing claims , settling disputes ,
drawing orders anil paying their debts.
The olncialH think that the net income
this year will bo in the vicinity of $5,000
i : more thnn last yonr , which was over
f lil.OOO , proving the success nnd attend
ance far in excess of all prior exhibits.
Yesterday tlio assistants , who had been
working under the immediate supervi
sion of Treasurer Kant , presented him
vrlth n line silver mounted whip. Coming
as it did so unexpectedly it is highly
pri/.ed by him.
STATI : iiousr NOTES
Secretary Ayer and Treasurer Willard
ot the Hoard of Transportation have re
turned from the meeting at Minneapolis ,
nt which meeting they met the intor-stato
commission aim heard the arguments pro
nnd con in regard to changing the uuit
ion shipments from car load to 100-pound
lots. At the meeting arguments were
heard from prominent shippers cast and
west , but no decision was reached by the
inter-state commission at the meeting.
Mr. Agor states that the Nebraska repre
sentatives urged upon the commis
sion the question qan early olllcial visit
to Nebraska , and they have assurance
that the commission will make the visit
the present year.
The Twin City Water company of
Wymoro has filed articles of Incorpora
tion iwith the secretary of state. The
capital stock is $75,000. The incorporators -
ators urc lion Reynolds , J. 11. Reynolds ,
K. P. Reynolds , Jr. , C. 13. Roilgors and S.
H. Crnlc.
The Commercial State Banic of Ogallnla
has filed articles of incorporation , with
a capital stocK of $50,000.
The Incorporntors are J. S. Mc-
Conaughoy , It. E. McConnughey , C. G.
Wood , A. W. Wood and E. U. Wood.
The Crete Milford & Western rail
road , the B. & M. new Milford short line
up the Blues Valley from Crete has lilcd
witli the sccretnry of state the by-laws
governing the company.
On Tuesday , the 20th , the supreme
court will convene at the capitol for the
adjourned July terra fixed for that dato.
The court docket indicates a good deal of
business and a number of decisions in
cases under advisement will bo handed
down.
AFinnTPOKLIt'R.
Special Ollicer Connor , of the police
force , had a very lively experience yes
terday about ! ) a. m. \ \ bile on his beat ,
ho found two suspicious looking charac
ters near the residence of Mrs. Kuiiko on
Fourteenth nnd N streets. ' Their sly
movements around the premises excited
the otlicor's attention and he made it
a point to keep them in view. This wont
on until nearly daylight when the oflicer
saw them attempting to enter the house
through a window. Stealing up to them
belaid hands on one nnd had to club him
with u billy. While attempting
to put the bracelets on him the
theif's pal jumped upon the olliccr , strik
ing him upon the breast with a knife that
cut through his clothing nnd through a
heavy pocketbook tilled with papers , that
was in the ollicers breast pocket. Tim
knife wns as keen as a razor , and noth
ing but the heavy pookclbook saved the
mnn'H life. As it was , the knife cut a
gash a half inch deep. When the oflleor
Felt the knife tin pulled his gun and shot ,
the ball going through the loft hand of
one of the men. The assault on the
otlicor was continued with iv sand bag ,
and the burglars made their escape to nn
adjoining barn , through whieh they es
caped before the olhcor could recover
lulliclently to secure help. A vigorous
march WHS made through the day yes
terday for the man with a hole in his
hand , but none sued could be found , nnd
he evidently , witli his pal , loft the city
without having his wound dressed.
TWO FIliKS.
The llro boys have been called out
twice within the past twenty-four hours.
The first tire was shortly before midnight
Friday night , and wns located in the
fancy dress nnd notion store of T. K.
Stoner on South Twelfth street. The
ilamcs wore subdued without the use of
the tire company's hose. The origin of
the lire was in n cnso of unpacked goods
and is n mystery. The damage will not
exceed $300 , wnluh is fully covered by
insurance.
The second fire occurred yesterday in
the residence occupied by Mr. Beckmnu
on 1) street , between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth. The harmless gnsolino stove
exploded , tiring the building nnd setting
lire to the dress of .Mr. BioknelPs
daughter , which soon enveloped her in
Jinnies. Help was at hand , however , and
Bho will not receive fatal injuries from
the burns. The lire department res
ponded promptly to the alarm , but were
not needed.
rrrv ITKMS.
John Macomber , the man who has boon
languishing in jnll on n charge of bigamy ,
has had his hearing and has been bouiul
over to the district court under t500
bonds.
It Is expected that the committee hav
ing the Investigation of charges against
Police Jiulgo Parsons will render their
decision Monday evening and end the
Bueponsc that has enshrouded the casofor
n month back.
The faculty nt the state university Imvo
been crowded with work the past fnw
days examining candidates for admission
to the school and organising for work.
Something like 100 new students are al
ready enrolled.
Four men successfully robbed the till
in the saloon of Schwodnn & Ueckman ,
lecurlng therefrom about $100 In cash.
the nibbery was committed in broad
' iayliglit , but the thieves escaped.
. -The ctotectlve force of the 1) ) . & M ,
fond . who , are . 04 . the alcit
nt state fnlr tlmo to prevent
the crowds of passengers nt the depot
here from pick-pockets report that not a
complaint hns reached them of any losses
nnd only four of the light lingered gentry
were spotted during the week.
The county commissioners have wild
the $200,000 court house bonds voted the
past summer to John H. Clark , of the
First National bank. The bonds nro
twenty yonr 5 per cent bonds nnd sold
for par.
A sale of trotting bred stock was held
nt tlio fnlr .grounds yesterday and was
largely attended with good sales made.
Mayer Uros.tho Tenth street clothiers ,
nre arranging to embark in the whole
sale ns well ai the retail trade. They
will become the first wholesale clothiers
in this city.
1'nving is progressing finely at the
present time and u largo force of men nro
( . inployod. It will bo almost impossible
owing to earlv delays , however , to com
plete work already contracted for the
present year
CUUUCIt NOTICES.
Presbyterian Churcli , corner Oodio nnd
Seventeenth street Services nt 10:30 : a. in.
nnilT0 : p. m. Prcticiilne by the pastor ,
Kev. W. .1. llnrshn. Sunday school nt close
( it nmrnliiK worship. Young people's meetIng -
Ing .Monday evening at 7:30 : p. 111.
North Presbyterian Church , Saunders
street Itev. William It. Henderson , pastor ,
will conduct service ai 10:30 : n. in. and 7:30 :
p. in. , conducted hv the pastor , Itev. William
Huniiurson. Sunday school nt noon. Young
people's meeting at 0:80 : p. m. In the evening
the pastor will preach a gospel temperance
sermon. Straniuis made welcome at all the
services.
West Hamilton Street Presbyterian Church ,
nenr corner Lowe avenue Services nt 10:3u :
n. m. and 70 : ! ! p. ni..bv the Kcv. William.I.
Palm , of Illinois. Strangers cordially wel
comed.
First United Presbyterian. C.13 North
Kllthtcenth street , Hev. Edwin H. Graham ,
pastor. Public worship nt 10:80 : a. m. and
7iu : : p. m. Sabbath school at noon.
IIi'th-Kden BaptistCliurch-Hcv.H.h.Ilousn
pastor. Sunday school nt H p. in. Preach-
liiK serviceat 4:15 : p. in. In St. Mary's ave
nue Conirifjjatlonnl church. Tuesday even-
In the church will Klve a supper irom 0 to 8
In the new church tmlldlnir , Park avenue and
J.eavcnworth stieet. Admission , U5 cents.
Pr.iyor meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. :
Ever ) body welcome.
Klrst Haptist Churcli. Strnnser * ' . Sabbath
Home , corner Fifteenth nnd Davenport
streets Itev. A. W. l.nmar , pistor. Pi each-
Inc at 10:30 : a. in. nnd 8 p. in. Youm ; people's
prayer meeting 7:30 : p.m. Morning theme :
" 1'hpStraight Oatn. Evening theme : "Peo
ple Who Imitate the lllble nml How They Do
It. " Sabbath school nt IS m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30 : p. m. All are
cordially Invited. Scats fice.
Central United Presb > tcrian Church. Sev
enteenth stit'i't , between Dodge anil Capitol
avenue Services at 10:30 : n. m. and 811.111. ,
conducted by the pastor , Hov. John William
son. Subject In tin ; murnlng : "The ( ireat
Commission. " In the evening : "What H
Is to Ho n Christian. " Young Deoole's prayer
meeting at 0:45 : u. m. Weekly praver meet
ing on Wednesday evenings nt 7:30. : Every
one is invited to attend any or all ot these
services.
Welsh Presbyterian Welsh services will
be held nt the residence ot Mr. James Grif-
litliM , 171' ] Dodiro .street. Sunday school at 2 : M
p. m. Preaching at 7:30 : p. in. by the pastor ,
Itev. W. Kolanct Williams.
Trinity Cathedral Oapltol avenue , corner
Eighteenth street. The Rev. C. H. Uaid-
tier , itenn. Services at 8 and 10:30 : a. m. nnd
7:30 : u. m. Suudav school and bible class at
12:13 : p. in. , Mr. Earnest Kiall , superintend
ent. The bishop will preach nt lu:30a. : m. ,
the dean at 2:301 : > . in. A cordial welcome Is
extended to all. Ushers in attendance In the
evening. All seats are free.
Cherry 11111 Concrozntlonal Church The
pastor will preach morning and evening ,
subject for morning service , 11:5U : o'clock , Is
"The Human Sympathies of Christ , " and'for
the evening , nt 7:30 : , "Sowing Wild Oats. "
There will bo a young people's meeting In the
parlors of thy church before the evening ser
vice , commencing at 6:30. : Sunday school at
2:80 : p.m. Weekly prayer mnetlng Wednes
day evening at 7:30. :
Saiatoga Congregational Church Evening
service nt 7:30. : Kev. II. L. Holt , of Park
Plaei , will preach. Sunday school at 1:30 : p.
in. Prayer meeting Friday at 7:30 p. in.
Calvary Haptist Churcli , on Saundcr.s , near
Cumltur Preaching at 10:3n : a. in. nnd 7:45 : p.
in. bv Rev. A. W. Clark. Sunday school ut
ll:45n. : in.
First Congregational Church. Capitol ave
nue , near Seventeenth street Tsual service ,
10:30 : a. m. Service lea and preachlug by th *
pastor , Rev. A. F. Sherrill. Sabbath school
at noon. All are welcome.
South-Wcst Presbyterian Church Corner
Leavonworth and Twenleth streets. Rev.
David R. Kcrr. pastor. Services at 11 a. m.
nnd 7:30 : p. m. Sabbath school at 13:15 : p. in.
Young people's meeting at 0:45 : p. in. Gen
eral praver meotin ? , Wednesday at 7:30 : p. m.
Subject : "Uible Reading. " "Christ Our
Prophet. " Deut , 18 : 15 , is.
St. Harnnbas , Free Church Nineteenth and
California streets. Plain celebration at 7:30 :
a.m. ; choral celebration nt U 0.111. ; chlo
ral even song at 7:30 p. in. Sunday school at
USO : a. in. John Williams , rector.
St. Phillip's Free Church-813 South Nine-
teeth htrect. Sunuay bchool atip. : ni , Evan
song at 4 p. in. lilshop Worthiiigton will
preach to-day. John Williams , pastor.
Unity Church , corner of Seventeenth nnd
Cass streets Rev. W. E. Copelnnd , pastor.
Service at U a. ni. Teachers' meeting at
7 p. in.
First Christian church , Twentieth and
Capital a\euue Kev. Joseph U. Fey \Ai. \ 1) . ,
pastor. Services to-day at 10:30 : a. m. and 7:45 :
p. in. \ oung people's nr.iyor meeting at 7 u.
m. Social meetings on Wednesday evening's.
Morning theme : "Tlio Sprinkled UlooJ. "
Evening thmno : "Who Is He , Lord1
St. Mark's Lutheran Comer of North
Twentj-liist and iJurdetto streets. Rev.
George 11. Scluir , pastor. Morn in/ subject :
"Our Father's Cam. " at 10:30 : a. in. Evening
H rvlw at 8 o'clock. Subject : "Ituth , the
MoahltChS. " Sunday school at ! ) :30 : p. m.
St. Matthew's Knclisli Lutheran Sunday
school meets hereafter in the afternoon at
3:30 : o'clock In the hall over Conte's drug
store , l.V-Yj South Thlitcenth street.
Park Avenue Piesbytcrlan Church Troell's
hall , Leaven worth street , near Twenty-sev
enth. Preaching by the pastor , Rev. John
Gordon , nt 10:30 : n. in. and 7:301 : > . m. In the
morning the communion will be adminis
tered. Sunday school at 13 in. Seats free.
All are Invited.
German Evnngdllcnl Church Corner of
Twenty-sixth and Marcy streets. Sabbath
services us follows : Sunday school , ti30 ; a.
m. : preaching. 10:30 : a. m. nnd 7:30 : p. m.
Strangers cordially Invited to all these ser
vices. Seats free. W. F. Schwerln , pastor.
St. Mary's Avenue Congregational Rev.
Wlllnrd Scott will preach both morning and
evening at 10:30 : and 8o'clock , evening ser
vices buliie resumed to-night. Sunday school
nt noon. All welcome.
Third 'ConzregaMonal Church Corner of
Nineteenth and Spruce streets. A. D. Pen-
nliimn , pastor. Services at 10:30 : n. in. and
7:30 : p. in. Sunday school at noon. All
strangers clveu a hearty invitation to attend
the hcrvlccs.
First Congregational Tabernacle Preach
ing ut 10:30 : a. m. by Rev. M. L. Holt. Sun
day school at 12 m.
German Lutheran Church , 1005 South
Twentieth street Service every Sunday at
10 a. ro. Sunday school at 'J p. m , E. J.
Fiese , pastor.
United Presbyterian Corner Park avenue
and Grunt street. Preaching , morning 10:30 : ,
Subject : "The Lord's Claim on Us and
Ours. " Sabbath school at noon. Evening , a
o'clock. Subject : "Union to Christ ; Its Ori
gin ana Effect , " Everybody welcome.
Preaching services next Sabbath at 11 a. m ,
on Sauuilers street , noitti of Lake , at the va
cant store building of Mr. Cane. Rav. F. W ,
Fostur , Uatitlst city missionary , will preach.
It Is hoped tbat ttiuie may be n tar o attend
ance.
K u go Mattnm.
The nunoyanco to the army olllcora
nt the rillu range at Itollovuo because of
the claims of W. A. Anderson to a lot on
the grounds tins become so great that
Colonel Henry has ut length been com
pelled to secure from the trustees exclu
sive right to the streets of the vininity ,
nnd has accordingly had posted up pla
cards to the elVeet th\t : all persons in.
triidlng upon the same will bo prosecuted
ns trosuasscrs. The feeling against Harrison
risen In his attempt to destroy the range
U quite general among the people ot the
town of Itcllevuc , ami they have shown
it by quietly refusing to intrust their
school to the management of the mun
who bad douq llarrUoa'a surveying.
Items of Interest to the Various Saoret Or
ders News and Gossip ,
A MASONIC REMINISCENCE.
An Interesting Question Doing ! of
tlio Odd Fellows Mown Prom the
I'vthlana Work of the A. O. C.
W. The Order * In Nebraska.
The BEK is desirous of making this
column one of interest to the members
of the secret orders of this stato. To this
end it is urucd upon the o Ml COM nnd
members of the different organizations to
send In , each week , items which may bo
pertinent nnd of Interest to their respec
tive orders.
An Interesting Question.
Masonic circles throughout the world
will bo deeply interested in a question
now agitating the fraternity In Missouri.
The grand master of the state issued ,
some time ago , an edict requiring the en
forcement of n state rule adoptcu by the
Grand lodge in 1883 prohibiting deal
ers in intoxicating liquors from
either entering or continuing
membership in the order. In
words the rule wns as follows : "That
the business of saloon-keeping is hereby
declared to bo a Masonic ollenso. and
those engaged in that business are liable
to bo dealt with for nnmnsonic conduct. "
Under this law charges wore preferred
against A. E. Faust , the great oyster
king , Gustavus Hoofer and William
Sievers , all dealers in liquor nnd mem
bers of Napthah Lodge No. 25 , of St.
Louis. The charges were examined in
accordance witli the rules of the order ,
by n lodge committee , and their report
to the lodge resulted in a complete ac
quittal of the accused , nil of whom were
declared qualified to continue as members
of the order , with nil the rights ami
privileges possessed by them bofo/u the
promulgation by the Grand lodge of the
order , precluding liquor dealers.
This action of the lodge met with con
siderable comment , as the fact that the
licensed were liquor dealers was known
to all and tlio course of Napthali lodge
was regarded as in direct delianco of the
State Grand lodge.
The district olliuors took up the matter
and on Thursday ot last week the grand
district secretary arrested the charter of
Napthali lodge.
This course on the part of the district
oflicers occasioned great feeling
throughout the various lodges of the city.
Some regnrded the action ns arbitrary
nnd without authority of law , holding
that the matter should have been brought
before the grand lodge , which meets on
October 11 , before adopting such strin
gent measures , while others considered
that thrt defiance ! of Masonic law by
Nnpthnli lodge was so flagrant as to re
quire instant rebuke.
Nnphtall Lodge is ono of the oldest ns
well nsthe wealthiest lodges of the A. , F.
and A. M. , anil has about 150 members.
The statement of the grand district
secretary , in regard to this matter , will
be interesting :
' There can bo no doubt , " said ho , "that
the accused wcro liquor dealers , nnd this
fact was perfectly well Known to the
members of Nnpthnli Lodge , in spite ot
this knowledge they wcro acquitted ,
thus defying the state law in regard
to snloonkccpors. For this reason
the charter of the lodge was arrested. "
"This nets only ns a temporary suspen
sion of the lodge , as the course ot the
district ollicers will come before the
grand lodge for approval or disapproval.
If fheir action is ratified Napthali lodge
will cease to exist nnd can never be rein
stated. This will , however , in no way
all'ect the position of its members as
Masons in good standing. They can join
other lodges or form a new lodge , with
the exception of those who hnvo been
tried anil acquitted. The charges against
these men will be again preferred , and
referred by the grand lodge to some sub
ordinate lodge for trial. The acquittal
by Nnpthnli lodge will , nnaor the cir
cumstances , be no bar to a revival of the
charges. In relation to the law refusing
membership in the order to liquor deal
ers , from what I have learned regarding
the feeling in the state , I can say that
there is great and general dissatisfaction
among the St. Louis and Kansas City
Masons , but that it is generally approved
in other sections of the stato. A strong
effort will bo made to secure the abroga
tion of the law , with whnt success it
would bo impossible to say. "
A prominent Missouri Mason states
that the "books' * nro full of oases
similar to that ol Napthali lodge , and
cited the case of Lacledo lodge. No. 83 ,
where a saloon keener was received into
the lodge with a full knowledge of his
vocation. The question of hin eligibility
afterwards arose , nnd he was suspended ,
because he was a saloon keeper. An ap
peal was taken and the suspension was
sustained. A similar case came up from
Ttiscumbm lodge. No. 487 , whore it w s
peremptorily held that a saloon keeper
could not bo a Mason.
The masonic ; fraternity in Missouri
is more deeply agitated than it has prob
ably ever been in its history , us n result
ol the saloon-keeping subject. It is un
derstood from the best masonic author
ity that the next lodge to bo called upon
to answer to the charge of permitting
saloon-keepers in its membership , is
Aurora lodge , in North St. Louis. It
ranks among the wealthy nnd influential
lodges of the A. F. and A. M. m St. Louis.
The final disposition to be made of the
cases in Aurorais exciting much interest ,
and the result of the meeting is especi
ally interesting to Napthali lodge , the
charter of which is now suspended.
While Nnpthnli lodge will not bo permit
ted to meet In the name of the masonic
order , its ollicors and members will be
permitted to bo visitors at other lodges.
A Mnnonlu UnmtnUcenco.
Considerable excitement has been
created In Masonic circles by u certain
publication in the Chaino d' Union , a
French Masonic journal which has
brought to light a serious unpleasantness
between two prominent olllcials in the
fraternity.
Among the several Masonic organiza
tions claiming the right to confer degrees
in the Scottish rile , the Ccrneau organi
zation and the Southern rite have for n
long time been exceedingly jealous of
each other. The wriorlty of organiza
tion , succession and the * powers of the
parent consistories to confer charters
Imvo boon disputed by the members of
the respective orders during the last two
centuries , The Corucau rite Is the
strongest in numerical strength nnd
for this body the Masons of this coun
try have perhaps shown u preferauco.
The Cerneau claims succession from the
old English consistory , while the South
ern claims its succession through the
French consistory conforcd upon Louis-
nun chapters when that state was n
trench colony. General Albert Pike , of
Washington , is sovereign inspector
general of the Southern rite , nndUilliam
H. Sutton , who is foreman of the Brook
lyn Enjrle oflico , is a sovereign grand
inspector general of the highest degree
in the Cernenn body. The attempt there
fore of General Pike to injure the stand
ing of Mr. Sutton , by , tvs the ] lattor's
friends claim , a covert attack under the
guise of n Masonic warning , has created
a considerable stir in the fraternity. The
publication referred to is ns follows ;
"On , OK WASHINGTON. Dear Uro. Hti-
nert : Should a person named Sutton , of
lirooklyn ( New Vork ) , pretending to bn 33,1 ,
present himself to jouor should you hear
him spoken of. mil brethren on tlielr guard
Hgamst him. Ha Ua false : uu , fabricated by
0:10 : 'of tlio Cerueau oricanl/.ntlons of New
lork , whom they have. ou4o to believe tUat
he will bo roilognbcd In France. Aid in
opening eyes. A' ratertinllv and sincerely ,
"AMiKUTl'iKtc , Gr. Commander. "
Moth I'lko nnd Sutton nre , of course ,
blue lodge Mn on'sand bound byMnsonlc
obligations. 'Am ! it is said that In no
other way than that indicated could Gen
eral Pike have nssallcd the character of a
brother Mnsqn without incurring the
penalties of n viojatlon of his obligation ;
but any prosecution based upon the Pike
letter would 'probably ' result in another
fruitless contestover ) thu priority nnd
title to precedence of the different con
sistories. It .would bo dlillcitlt too for
any ono to point put n trlbunnl with juris
diction in the premises. Prominent nnd
well informed Milsons , however , sny thnt
the spirit of the Mason's obligation has
boon violated by General Pike in the
above letter. It seems dlillcult to under
stand the cause of Pike's letter. It is
stated that Mr. Sutton had given out no
Intention of travollng In Franco nnd such
warnings nre seldom issued until the
actions of nn impostor hnvo made it
necessary. This trouble recalls a remi
niscence of masonic history In the early
days of this government in which Gen
eral Lnfnyette , the popular French friend
of the American colonies , figured as the
"impostor , " General Lafayette became
sovereign grand commander of the Ccr
neau supreme council.on the resignation
of Governor DoWitt Clinton. The
following letter was scut out by n South
ern rile enthusiast.
"On , OF Cii.vnt.KSTO.v. S. 0. , May 25,1825.
l ) . ar Urother Chose : Should a person
named Latayctte , of Paris , pretending to bo
a thirty-third , present himself to yon , or
should you hear lilm spoken of , put brethren
on their guard against htm. Ho Is a false
thirty-third , fabricated by the.Cornenu Coun
cil of New York , wtioin they have undo to
bollnva that ho will be recognized In France.
"Aid In opening eyes.
"Fraternally and sincerely ,
"E.MANUKI. III ! I.A MOITA ,
"K. 11. S. I1. U.S. , ic , . Ac. , &c.
When General Lafayette returned to
Franco ho was appointed n representative
of the Supreme Council ot the United
States to the Grand Orient and Supreme
Council of France. The warning did him
no harm , no question was raised of his
credentials as coming from a cornoaa
council nnd he was given a welcome and
admitted to full fellowship with the high
est masonic dignitaries in the world.
The Fremont Fratnrnlty.
Never before , perhaps , in the history
of Fremont , Neb. , has there been so
much activity manifested in Masonic cir
cles as now. With the prestige of per
sonal influence acquired by the business
and social standing of the members , the
masonic orders arc regarded with n de
gree of tavor and deference unusual in
towns of its size , andnlmost every move
made by them ctt'ccting public interest
eyon indirectly , is looked upon ns nn in
dicator on the dial-plate of general pro-
giess.
One proof of this is given in the fact
that a certain citizen , with a
wrong impression of the conditions
upon which membership may bo ac
quired , nnd whose idcns of a Supreme
Being are too viigue to make him eligi
ble to it , was recently heard to say that
ho would give ; § 500 if he could be re
ceived into mi uil rship.
Another proof is given in the fact that
a proposition n'ow being entertained for
the erection of a Masonic temple here , to
cost $20,000 , finds readv takers of shares
in the stock from non-Masons.
The plans for this building , offered by
Mr. Tyler , "architect of Lincoln ,
contemplates 'r four-story build
ing of attractive modern style ,
forty-four teet front , one hundred
and twenty-fire foot deep , with two Inrge
store-rooms on thfl first floor ; oflices nnd
a large public hnll , the latter about forty-
four by seventy-five feet and twenty-feet
between floor nnd ceiling , on the second
floor ; lodge-room , banquet hall nud
other conveniences for Masonic pur
poses on the third'and fourth floors ; all
furnished with the most modern convenience
venience/ , including an elevator.
The number of applications for mem
bership in the various bodies has been so
great the past summer that the work of
initiation will fully occupy the oflicers
throughout the entire winter. To their
praise bo it said , too , the oflicers take
such great pride in performing their
duties in a workmanlike manner "that
none go away dissatisfied. " The writer
can truly say , after having witnessed the
ceremonial work of many lodges , chap
ters and commnnderics in the east , and
last winter in England , that few excel
them in progciency and enthusiasm.
Great satisfaction is felt by
the fraternity in Fremont at the
appointment of Sir L. M. Kecno ,
president of the Fremont National bank ,
to bo Caj > tain General of the Grand corn-
mandery of Nebraska , to take the place
of Eminent Sir H. B. Nioodemus who
died in June last , and whoso death is
most kcenely felt.
The chapter is now wearing emblems
of mourning for the death of Companion
C. A. Fried , who was n member of it , nnd ,
for some time before going to Omaha , re
sided in Fremont where no wns greatly
beloved by all who knew him.
The members of Mount Tabor com-
mandery , No. 1) ) , Knights Templar , a < * o
about to emphasize their interest in
the principles and faith upon
which their order is founded , by
the erection of a stained glass window ,
containing the ascension scene , to cost
about $400 , in n new church of stone and
brick now in course of construction. This
action is in keeping with what the
Masons voluntarily did two years ago
when they raised , through the energy of
Sir Ernest Sherman , $300 towards pay
ing off tlio debt on the Congregational
church. Sir Shprman is noting ns a committee
mitteo to receive subscriptions for the
present undertaking with regard to the
window.
THE ARITATIOK of the eligibility of
liquor dealers to membership in the
Masonic order causes observation * concerning -
corning the action of other orders on the
same subject to be of interest. Five
years ago in St. Louis the charter of a
Masonic lodge was arrested for the reason
that a liquor dealer had been elected to
the position of W. M. , the highest ollice
in the subordinate lodge. This suspen
sion was sustained by the grand lodge.
In the Knight Templars a higher branch
of Masonry , ( ho'rules permit saloon
keepers to hold not only membership , but
othclul position. '
The saloon subject has been n world of
trouble m tue il. O. O. F. , an
order next in , iru portance and
numerical strength to the A. , F.
and A. M. The question wns car
ried from n subordinate lodge to the
Missouri Grand lodge , and thence re
ferred to the highest authority in the
order , the Sovereign Grand lodge. That
body decided thnt not only was n saloon
keeper etuitluil'td'lncmibcrslup nnd ollice
in the lower lodges , but also in tlio grand
lodge. Ilowover , this may bo it has for
years been the claUn of some of the best
posted Odd Fellows that while u person
is engaged in the Hquor trallio ho could
not by any me hs be admitted to mem
bership in the order. If after his install
ment as nn Odd Fellow he engages in the
business , then , they admit , there is no
power to expel hiii ) for that reason.
In the A. 0. U. W. m Missouri there
wns a fight in 1881 as to the admission of
saloonkeepers. Up to that time they had
received such memberships when passed
on by the medical examiners. At the
grand lodge sitting in that year the ques
tion was handled without gloves , and the
decision reached was that saloonkeepers
after that time were not entitled to mem
bership. However , the construction of
the law was so dellned as to permit sa
loonkeepers who had already passed to
remain in.
The laws of the Knights of Pythias are
silent upon this question and this order
hns not .oxpuriiiiic''d any trouble upon
this issue , . , .The qimliucaiions for mei'n-
berihio iu thu K. of , P. uro similar , how-
BENNISON BROS.
On Monday , Sept. iQth ,
Just for one day only just to reduce our immense stock , we Will place
on sale 300 pieces Silks and Fancy Velvets , at prices that , if kept
up , would raise the natives from their graves , and make Rome
to howl with wonder.
7O pieces Surah Silks , in any shade desired , 7Sca yard , worth $ ! . ' ' > ,
59 pieces Faille Francalsc Silks , beautiful llnv of colon , clcaanl quality , $ I.V3 , worth f'J.
15 pieces Mack flowered Safins , beautiful deslyns , 9Sc , worth $ t.7S.
1O piece * black Gros Grain Silks , Ladles don't pans It , 75c , worth ft. ' < ? , " .
1O pieces bitten Gros Grain Silks , beats the trot-Id , iSc yard , worth $1.,10.
1O pieces black Gros Grain Silks , no competition , $ J.IH yard , worth tl.75.
JO pieces black Gros Grain Silks , Monday only , never again , fl.XSyard , worth $ S ,
iO pieces fancy .stripe J'cli'cts , never sold less titan $ l.i > O , Monday , only 7at > , yard ,
38 pieces all wool Diagonal Homespuns , 40 Indies wide. In nary blues , broirni , blacks ami wines , 2U < m < Iay
only , ' { 9c per yard , worth GOc.
1O pieces 4H inch Serges , all yooil staple shades , Monday , only 27\c. \ per yard * worth SOc ,
SO dozen Turkish 2'owels , Sfor JOc , worth 2Oa each.
SO dozen Turkish Towels , elegant quality , 4 for fiOc , worth X3c each.
SO dozenblcachcd Hack Towels , 1 If each , worth tiitc. 4
1O pieces bleached and unbleached lable Damasks , fiOc ya rtl , worth 7t"c.
1OO pieces iinblcarhed Cotton Flannel , IO yards for fiOc.
2 cases Standard Prints , 4c per yard , Monday only.
1 case Apron Check Ginghams , best grades , 7c per yard.
10 more bales of those elcnant Cation liHtlln/ ; ; lOa per roll , worth Iflc.
1OO dozen ehlldrens' French ribbed all wool Hose , sixes ( I to { , V,7c per pair , worth double.
SOdozcn ladles' 4-button , embroidered back Kid Gloves , In tans , broirna and greys , SfSe , wortli $1.7i *
Owing to our grand success in our Curlain Sale 1110 past week , wo will continue the aalo
one more week. Lots of odds and ends. Wo will close out at ruinous prices. Curtain poles
and spring fixtures given away. Look ns over the coming week. Wo will show you great
values in every department.
Bennison Brothers
ever , to the Masons. The rules of other
and less prominent orders make no men
tion of liquor dealers lining precluded.
I'm : THKIVIXO assembly , 0399 K. of L. ,
will hold an important meeting tomorrow
row night at Thirteenth and Williams
streets. All members arc requested to
be present. .
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TRIUMPH LOOOK K. of P. , iniatcd live
candidates nt its meeting Tuesday night ,
and nt the same meeting advanced five
esquires to tlio rank of knight ,
THE COUNICE and front for the new
Masonic building at Hebron nre upon
the ground ready for adjustment. The
work is being pushed nr rapidly as tlie
condition of the weather will permit , nnd
the Masons of Hebron will soon enjoy
the comforts of ono of the handsomest
lodge rooms in the state.
THK MEW uniforms for the brigade and
regimental oflicers of the Knights of
Pvthias have arrived. The dress is a
marvel of beauty , each suit costing bo-
1100 and $175.
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THE noi > r of men seen on the hilltop
of evenings , going through all kinds of
jrirations , says the McCook Democrat ,
are not , ns some suppose , designing to do
evil to the neighborhood , it is only a few
of the Knights of Pythias boys , getting
ready to go to Omaha in October and
capture the prize for the best drilled
division.
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A NEW order hns sorting up in Bene
dict , Neb. , entitled the Knights of Rest.
If any member is found guilty of doing
any kind of work he is summarily
bouncrd. The badge of the society is a
pair of breeches with nn open front on
the rear side , and a flag of distress
pendant.
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THE RISING Crrr 'Auxilliary H. F. F.
will hold their annual meeting for the
election of ollicors Tuesday , September
20.
THE POST of the G. A. R. that has hold
its sessions at Harmony school house nt
Strang , has removed its locution. A new
post of the order will be organized at
Strang this week.
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AKIIANRDMENTS HAD been made for the
Rev. J. G. Tate , M. W. , of the A. O. U.
W. , to deliver a lecture September 111 at
Broken Bow on the aims and objects and
history of the order. Tbo lecture , how
ever , has bocu postponed to some future
date , probably Septembers ? . The lecture
will bo iv treat to the boys of Broken
Bow and the attendant festivities will
undoubtedly bo enjoyable.
V.
AUTIIUH GIIISON , nays the Fremont
Tribune , leaves to-morrow evening as
ono of the representatives to the annual
meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows. The other representa
tive from Nebraska is Mr. Hedrick , of
Tccumsph. Mr. Gibson had conferred
upon him by the lodge of Nebraska the
highest honor ever bestowed upon any
member. Ho was elected ns representa
tive from the grand master's chair.
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FALLS CITV division of the uniformed
rank of the Knights of Pythias , now
has the necessary quota of membership
to organize , and ollicors will bo elected
and application for a charter sent in this
week. The uniforms for the division
have already been ordered. The Falls
City division expects to take part in the
grand parade of the uniform rank in
Omaha next October.
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CHANOELI.OItCOMMANl > Rn .1. W. LoUHS-
bury , of NcbrasKa No. 1 , K. of P. , has
been confined to his room for the past
week with n serious affection of the
throat. His mnny friends will bo glad
to know thut ho is now greatly improved.
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THOJAK DIVISION has increased its
membership to thirty-two , and is turning
out for drill three times n week. Eight
new candidates for this division will be
initiated at the next business meeting.
Captain Spencer is n strict diciplmariun
and has the confidence nnd respect of
his division , which is composed of n tine
body of men nnd will do credit to the
regiment.
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OMAHA Kr.niMF.NT No. 3 , U. R. K. of
P. , held a mooting Friday evening at the
Armory of Myrtle Division and hnd n
vorv full attendance. Orders wcru issued
by Colonel lUirnll for battalion drill next
Tuesday afternoon , and it is imperltivn
that all divisions in the city have n full
( junta of members present. The drill
will take place at the base ball grounds
nt 0 p. in. , September 20. A large
amount of business wns transacted at
this meeting , and stops were taken to
properly entertain Miijor-Goncral J. K.
Carnahau during tlic session of the grand
lodge.
Sin KNUiiiTd of all divisions should
realize the necessity of promptly attend
ing drill meetings. Those who are con
stantly absent irom these drills cannof
expect to be properly prollcient in the
tactics , and to make n good show
ing ( ivi-ry knight should endeavor
to OP pnsfnt at each meeting hereafter ,
in oniitr that they may notby their IIWK-
uds , militate , against thu appear
ance of their divisions in the grnud
parade m October.
THE Fiitsr Nebraska Regiment K. of
P. has secured an option on Simpson's
hall on Fourteenth streetbetween Dodge
and Douglas. This place , well known to
the frequenters of partiessomeycars ugo ,
has of late been closed for that purpose
ana devoted to other uses , mainly print
ing. Mr. Rosicky , editor and publisher
of the Pokrok Xapadu , has had his oflico
there , but now moves to Fustnor's build
ing on Howard street. If the Kuichls
should accept the option , they will "use
the place as a regimental armory.
ON SATt'UDAV nexUho B. P. O. E. will
given social at the Barker hotel in honor
of Thos. W. Kecno , n brother Elk.
W. R. Bowen , secretary of the state
grand lodge A , F. & A. M. attended the
state fair last week.
IL P. Stoddard , < 5.F. Tarrotte , F. N.
Clark undC.E. I'helps took their first
nnd second degrees Thursday evening in
the Elks.
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About ono hundred Odd Fellows , of
Omaha , propose attending the meeting
of the supreme lodge iu Denver , and will
leave heeo to-morrow. I'hoy will be
met at Valley station , thirty miles west
of here , by delegates from Lincoln and
other points , when n special train will be
made up , and the run from there on , bo
ruudo without further stops. The Omuha
delegation hnvo ordered two couches re-
fccrvcd for their exclusive use.
Several of the lending Odd Fellows of
this city entertained the Iowa party of
Odd Fellows who were in town Thursday
morning , with a carriage drive about the
principal portions of the city. The parly
left on the 11 o'clock train for Denver.
I'orsonal Paragraphs.
Mr. John Guild has return ! from the
cast.
cast.Edmund
Edmund Pycke returned from Europe
yesterday.
II. Hammond , of Fremont , is registered
at the Pnxlon.
Mr. S. ( i. Joyce left lust Friday for
Now York City on business.
Mr. C. E. Moody has gone to New
York City on business.
W. F. Switzee , of Cliippewn Falls , is
staying at the Paxton.
G. B. Salter , n well known business
man of Burlington , is nt the Millard.
J. W. Smith , n prominent resident of
St. Paul , is in town on business.
I. Oberfelder , the leading member of the 1.
O. O. K. In Nebraska , Is at the Paxton.
\V. F. Cordoll left for Sidney last even
ing , to bo absent two days.
Bernard Cordon , of the county clerk's
oflice , went to Sioux City yesterday atter-
noon.
Miss Minnie Wood , principal of the Leav-
enworth school returned from n European
trip yesterday.
Julius Fri'Isoke returned from Scotia ,
Neb. , whore his ilfteen-yciir-old is laying
nt the point of death.
M. M. Marshall , who succeeds Colonel
Kent as airent of the Burlington sjstem at
the JJIuffs , was In the city ye-.tenlny.
M. T. Dennis , general ngont for the
Union Pacillo in New England , with head
quarters at Boston , Is in thu city.
John. P. lli\ : , n leading merchant of
of St. Joe , and W. H. Bennett , of the
same city , are nt the Paxton.
James O'Tooln went to St. Edwards ,
Neb. , yesterday with ten men and two
car loads of material to move the big
mill there.
\V. A. Watson , thu champion horso-
sheer , wont to Terns Haute yesterday to
sco Ins relatives. This is the first time
William has been home in four years.
E. Ai Cooper , tinket agent of the "Q"
system at Pacifies Junction , la. was in thu
city yesterday thy guest of J. H. Greene ,
pusso'.igor agent of the Union Pacific.
Mrs. A. M. Orchard , seventy-seven
venrs of ago , arrived homo yesterday
morning from Now TaconinVabhington
territory , where she has been on a visit
with her four sons there residing. This
venerable lady has been a resident ot
Omaha for thirty-years and makes her
homo at the house of her son-ln-Iaw ,
William Preston. Shu is the mother of
Samuel R. Orchard , the wull-knuwn oar-
pet merchant.
A Flour Mill I'nr Mouth Omaha.
Messrs. Bergquist tunl Anderson , of
Minneapolis arts putting in the foundation
for a flour mill In South Omaha. It Is to
be locate d on Albright's Choice. The
stnintiiro is to bo three stories high with
abrlck basement. In their contract with
Mr. Albright this builders guarnntce to
iiavo the mill in operation in sixty days
nnd to turn out ICO barrels ner day It will
be built , however , M > that its capacity
ran be increased to 400 barrels if nec
essary.
Yesterday's internal revenue "colloo
tiona amounted to $ v'Jl'J. !
Since July -Ith thu number of branch
signal service posts from the central
Omaha station has increased from seven
to forty-one. The last two appointments
are ( Jeo. G. Spohn , nt Superior , Neb. ,
nnd W. A. Harshburgur , at Franklin ,
Neb
K NATION All O. A. It. UEUNIONi
Facts oMiitcro.st to nil Soldiers Who
Drslro to Attend.
The twenty-first national encampment
of the G. A. R. will bo held in St. Louis ,
on the ' .27th , USth nnd 2tli ! ) instant. It is
expected thnt thorn will bo moro soldiers
in attendance than have over assembled
nt a similar gathering since the institu
tion of the society. Preparations for
their reception have been inmlu on n
grand scale and morn varied entertain
ments have been provided for their
amusement than over before.
The department commander , II. C.
Russell , with stun" delegates , Woman's
Relief corps nnd Sons of Veterans , who
intend to bo present , will leave O mnha
by the C. B. & Q. Saturday 20th , at 0:80 :
p. m. A .special G. A. K. train on the
same route will leave Lincoln , on the
same dav , nt 4:15 : p. m. It will bo mot at
Orenpolis by the Omaha train , and pro-
coea thence an u special to
St. Louis , reaching there at
noon on Sunday. The fare
in Nebraska will be 1 cent per mile. East
of the Missouri river it will be ono fnro
lor the rouud trip. Tickets good till
October 31 may bo procured from the
transportation committee.
The Nebraska department headquar
ters will be established nt the Luolodc
hotel , room ! M : those of the Womens' Re
lief corps will be in room 78 of the name
hotel. Rooms and board may bo hnd
for $2.50 and $8.00 per d.y. Those who
do not desire to go to hotels will lind
tent accommodation for 000 Nobrnskana
at Jackhon Park. The only expense of
this will be for meals , each camper tak
ing hl.s bedding with him.
The commander desires that all Ne
braska soldiers attend in their uniforms
nnd tnke part in the grand purado on
Wednesday.
THUMPING A TIHlSF.
A AVntnh Snntctn > r Taught K Lesson.
By Two Knllroad Men.
Last evening nbout 7 o'clock two
switchmen numed Sullivan and McCoj
wore stopped just south of the railroad
bridge on South Ihirtoonth street by i
fellow who asked the time of day. Whet
Sullivan pulled out hin watch till
stranger attempted to snatch it
from him , but falling started
to run up the street. Sullivan
nnd McCoy started in pursuit , and the
latter managed to hit the \vould-bc thlet
in the head with a picrc. of rock , which
felled him to the ground. Both the mil-
rend men then jumped upon him nnd
kicked him most vigorously. A large
crowd meanwhile gathered , und tliiuklnf ,
the fellow wfts being abused , the two
railroaders were pulled away from him ,
jhn crowd not understanding the nature
of tin ; ease until the thief had made hip
escape.
Judicial ( /'invention.
The republican electors of the Third
judicial district are requested to wend
delegates from the several counties com
posing tlio same to n convention to beheld
held In Omaha M.ondiiy , October 17 , 1887 ,
at 2 o'clock p. in. , for tlie purpose of pla
ing in nomination candidates for thv
ollu'n of district judge , and tor such ether
businohH as may properly pome before
the convention. The several countiei
shall bo entitled to representation as fol
lows'
VOTK
Dnuelnt .K ,
Washington 7
Hurt 5
Sainy I
Total
Gr.omu : A. Mui.vnv , Sccretiry.
J. N. Bones , Chairman.
UrUiriird lioiiii * .
Mrs. M. II. Cnrluton , who slipped or ,
thu sidewalk , corner of Fttrnam and Six
teenth streets , and .sustained injurlo *
that nearly proved fatal , returned to hot
home in Loup City yesterday. Her left
arm is broken , ul o her luft hip. Mrs.
Carleton was accompanied to the depot
bv her husband and son-in-law , Cantnin
W. S. Spencer nnd wife. Mr. Carleton
Is the editor of the Trnninrlpt nt Lnnp
City , nnd Hut Gn/ctn Postkn , the only
Polish paper in the United States ,
All Odd Follows nml Putrlarchs Mili
tant , who intend going to Penvor wI' | '
moot ut the Union 1'ncilio depot Mondaj
nt 10 o'clock a. m. Railroad nnd Pull
man tickets nan bo ecur fl at union
tlnet ! ; oflh'C , Pnvton hotel.
"Ordinary Decency to God" Is this sub
ject of Rev. W. J. Uarsbn'H diseoursn
this evening at the Dodge street church.
All invited.
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Tim Doomed AnnrohlatN ,
Niw : Yoiiir , Sept. 17. Oporto A. Schill
ing , chairman ot tlio nnaiclilHts' dcfcnsi
committee , arrived lust nitwit from Cldcfuro ,
Ho conies to this city to consult Iiuer.snll ,
I'rvor and Butler , and perhaps other lawyers ,
but will usu the occasion to nrouse Interest ol
worklnL'incn In the case , nnilnrtro upon thorn
tliii ncccfculty of providing funds , lln pro ;
pows to lirlnu' the matter before the Uu
States Miprume court If