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u 8 ' ' THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : TUESDAY. OCTOBER 11. 1887.
r NEBRASKA'S ' GRAND LODGE ,
The Pytliians1 Twenty-Third Eessiqp to Be
Boyally Opened To-day ,
*
THE GALLANT SIR KNIGHTS
I'rogrnnimc of tlic Exercises Sketch
of General Carnalinn History
of the Order i'rcionta *
lion of the Color * .
Hie Oranil
At 10 o'clock this morning at the Expo
sition hall the keys to every nook and
crnnny of this growing city of the west
will bo formally delivered to the members
of the order of Knights of Pythias. Gov
ernor Thaytir will deliver an address
welcoming the knights of other jurisdic
tions to the crcnt state of Nebraska ; ActIng -
Ing Mu > or W. F. Huchol will welcomu
the visitors to the hospitalities of Omaha ,
and Cuiouel John J. Moncll will address
the assemblage upon the great principles
of I'ythiynism. Upon behalf of the mem
bers of the order General J. E , Smith
wilt respond to these greetings. These
ceremonies will occupy an hour , after
which the representatives of the subor
dinate lodges will repair to Central hall
on Fourteenth street , between Dodge and
Douglas , where the grand ledge of the
state will bo formally opened.
The membership of this session will be
about 1UO. The first proceedings of the
tension , which of course will bo exe
cutive , will bo the admission ot past-
chancellors and the according oi the
grand ledge degree to those who have
not received it. Among the iirst proceed
ings will butliu report of thuoilicurs of the
grand ledge , of which the grand chancel
lors , and that of the K. of It. ana IS. is
Raid to bo unusually interesting at this
meeting. To-day the ledge will probably
hold a nart of the afternoon with 11
Kovjral-hour night session. On account
of the president's visit an adjournment
will likely bo tumlo to-night until Tnura-
day morning. The work for the present
session is unusually important and the
probabilities arc that the end will not bo
reached until Friday at the earliest.
. The ollicers of the grand ledge arc ns
follows : ,
James M. Irwln , past grand chancellor ,
Lincon : John Morrison , grand chan
cellor , Lincoln ; John H. Chapman , grand
vice chancellor , Arlington ; William H.
Ltinius , grand prelate , Granil Island ; A.
Yen/.el , grand master of exchequer ,
Hastings ; E. E. French , grand keeper of
records' and seal , Omaha ; Charles O.
Kates , grand master at arms , Beatrice ;
George 11. Kirkham , grand lunor guard ,
Jjincoln ; Lew Weber , jr , , grandoutor
guard , Holdrcgc ; J. S. Shropshire , W.
E. Copcland , supreme representatives ,
Omaha.
Of the above two will be unable to bo
present. G. M. of E. , A. 1'oiuol , is at
present in Germany on an extended
health tour and G. P. , U . 1J. Lanius , has
written his regret at being precluded
from attending the session.
The scenes of this week must certainly
bn gratifying to the pioneer Pytliians of
Nebraska. Eighteen years ago the Iirst
grand ledge in Nebraska was instituted
in Omaha with a ledge membership of
thirteen and about 100 members of the
order in the state. To-day the
membership of the grand lodge is I'M
with a.TOOmembers of the order through
out the state , 000 of whom are residents
of Omaha. A few of the members of
Nebraska's first grand lodge live to-day
to view with pride the progress and
prosperity of the organization. And
while the younger members display a
commendable pndo in the standing of
their order , there are but few who can
appreciate the feelings of gratification
with which the Pythian gray beards wit
ness the imposing scones of to-day and
listen to the glowing tributes paid the
organisation for which they have so long
and zealously labored.
The Uniform Rank.
At Indianapolis , August 80 , 1877 , the
supreme ledge adopted the Uniform
rank. At the outset them was no cen
tral organization , the local and state
division ollicers being under the general
control of the supreme chancellor. The
Iirst division instituted was at Columbus ,
Ohio , in September , 1878. As in all other
ranks of the order the supreme ledge
controls the Uniform rank and the supreme
premo chancellor is commandcr-in-chlcf ,
but the major-general practically rules
the rank. The sanio principle which
governs the regular troops of the United
States , rules the knights. Where no regi
ments or brigades exist each division is
under the direct command of the major-
general , but where regiments exist the
divisions are under command of the
colonel of the regiment and thu general
ot the brigade.
The first uniform division organized In
Nebraska was at Lincoln in 1881 , and it
was not until a little over three years ago
that the first division was instituted in
Omaha. This is known as Mvrtlo di
vision No. U. On August 27 , the divis
ions in Omaha and tho.su in the South
I'latto country mot at Omaha and Lin
coln , respectfully , and organized
regiments. On August 28 , iho
ollTcers of the regiments met
at Lincoln and organizing u brigade ,
elected W. L. Dayton , of Lincoln , as
brigadier general. The number of di-
risioua in this state-to-day is muoteen , of
which number Omaha hue ten ,
The programme of the sir knights is
complete and carefully arranged for an
Imposing display , and it is safe to say
that the proceedings of the galy clad fol
lowers , of Damon and Pythias will bo met
with a hearty and cordial appreciation
by all.
The reception of the knights , conyen-
lion of the grand lodge , and drills , recep
tion of the incoming knights will make
to-day a busy one for the sir knights.
For each visiting division an escort has
been provided , which will meet the ar
riving company at the depot and escort
thorn to the headquarters. To-morrow
nt 10 o'clock the grand street parade wil
take place ; at ! J o'clock to-morrow after
noon there will bo at the fair grounds t
competitive drill of class A , free for all
divisions and open to the world , the Iirst
prize for which is $1,000 ana second $500
At 0 o'clock to-morrow night n gram !
ball will take place nt Exposition hall.
tor Thursday the program mo is exten
sive. At the fair grounds a competitive
prize drill will take place at If JO o'clock
p. m. which will be open to all di
visions which do not enter class A
First prize | 500 , second prize $800. Fol
lowing this will bo the competitive drill
of divisions located in Nebraska whicl
did not enter for class A or U.
The prizes to bo given Nobrasks
divisions will bo throe ami range as fol
lows : First prize , $800 ; second prize
$200 ; third prize , $100.
Aside from the above , there will bo
given a number of special prizes whicl
will amount in the aggregate to at leas
$500.At .
At 8:30 : o'clock p. m. a grand priz
band contest , free for all bands of thi
city and those bauds which accompany
and nre In the service of visiting divisions
will take place at the exposition build
lugAll
All competing divisions must have 27
men in line , or 24 men and < J oflicers , ex
cept divisions in Nebraska only , of whicl
10 men and 8 ollicera will bo required
All competing divisions in any class inns
participate m the grand street parade 01
the 13th of October. Special prizes wil
bo awarded the successful bauds tha
compete , the largest visiting division in
ho parade , the most soldierly raptain
and the division coming the longest tils-
ancc. The judges will DO competed of
hrco army officers.
Interspersed with the above programme
will bo a number of novel features of
entertainment that will prove pleasant
and please fhc tastes of all.
General Cnrnalian.
The general was born in Lafayette.
Tippecanoo , Indiana , forty-live years
ago , and has lived in the same state up
; o the present time. At the breaking out
of the war ho was in attendance at Wa-
jasli college , Crawfordsvillo , which ho
eft at the Iirst call for troops , lie had
> cen a mombbor of Lew Wal-
acc's regiment before the cajl
o arms by the nation and en
isled in it as a private of Company I.
The regiment was known as the Eleventh
ndiana , or Low Wallace's Zouaves. Ho
remained with it until 1802 , when ho
was transferred to the Eighty-sixth ,
.inter he was placed upon the staff of
Sam Bcatty and still later was with Gen
eral Tom I. Woods , commander of the
division in the Fourth army corps , where
to remained till the close of the war.
lo was in the command of his regiment
when but nineteen years of ago. Ho
lever missed a battle while in the Army of
the Cumberland till the war closed. He
was never wounded and never had oven
is much us his skin broken during the
struggle. At Missionary Kidsre , how
ever , ho was knocked down in a charge
while leading in the advance , and sus
tained some utilises , but was enabled to
continue in the fight. Ho returned to his
native state at the close of the war. reentered -
entered Wabash college in Sop-
ember of 1805 and graduated in
1800. Ho undertook the study
> f law , was admitted to the bar , and
ater elected prosecuting attorney for
rippecanoo county , in which capacity ho
served for three terms. Ho was then
elected judge of the circuit court for
hat county , filling the position four
rears , and later relinquished it on ac
count of his declining health. In
order to 'recuperate , ho accepted
ho position of attorney general of
ho state under Governor Albert G. Fore -
o/ and held the position for four years ,
retaining it for some time after the
change of the admnitration. ! For two
ering , ho was department commanded
of the Grand Army of the Knpubho for
ndiana. for two terms In 188'J and
883. Ho was also judge advocate
rcnoral of the same organization for two-
crms : for two terms also ho acted as Inspector
specter general in the national body of
amo society. Ho joined the Knights of
'ytliias in 1874 , becoming a member at
> afayelto. He was elected to the grand
odgc of Indiana , in 1878 , and then
jrnnil vice chancellor for two years ,
ater to the position of grand chancellor
ind next to supreme representative. In
881 ho was elected major of all the
'ythians in the country , the first man
ipon whom this honor was conferred.
\ hen ho assumed the duties of the
msition there were 0,000 knights
of the order in the world.1
i'o-day there are 10,000 kuichts
on the roll , witli the following states
containing brigades , each containing the
iccompanymg number of regiments :
Jhio 7 , Indiana 5 , Illinois 8. Michigan 8 ,
'ennsylvania 8 , Iowa 8 , Kansas 8 , Cali-
'ornia ! i , Missouri 2 , Nebraska2 and New
York 2. There are regiments in
ho following states : New Jer
sey ; Massachusetts , with thir-
cen divisions , Georgia , Louisiana ,
Minnesota , Colorado , Kentucky , the last ,
mentioned containing fourteen divisions.
In every other state and territory , in the
union there is also a smaller number of
divisions , while Canada has three
divisions and the Sandwich Islands ono
livision. Arrajjtemonts are now
uoing made To establish the
order in England , Franco. Gen
eral Caruahan is also a member of
the Blue Ledge of Masons , and the
Loyal legion of the department of In
diana. He visited Nebraska a year ago
last February , hunting for a man who
was trying to defraud the insurance
branch of the order and found him , thus
saving the fund a handsome amount. Ho
is now an attorney , representing the
Pcnn Life insurance of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Caruahan , who accompanies the
general , is the guest of Mrs. John J ,
Moncll , 2025 Dodge street.
Committee nnil DclegntpB.
The following arc the committees for
the grand lodge entertainment :
Executive E. E. French , chairman ;
H. J. Wells , secretary ; C. P. Needham ,
treasurer ; Harrv Mcrriam , J. Donnelly ,
jr. , M. E. Kerr. ft. C. Cole , W. W. Wolls.
N. D. Cook , A. F. Uordon. Thomas Hur-
roll , Julius Meyer , Dave Kaufman , J. E.
Smith , John Hayward , George H. Cm-
per , J. 11. Gibson , Charles Ulrich , C. S.
Iliggins.
llall and Suupor Julius Meyer , A. F.
Barden.Davo Kaufman , Harry Merriam ,
John Hayward , John Jenkins , C. S. Ilig
gins.
Finance J. E. Smith , A. F. Honlen ,
Dave Kaufman , C. P. Neudham , C. S.
Iliggins.
Transportation and Hotels A. F. 13or-
den , H. J. Wells , J. Donnelly , Jr.
Prize drill and parade George H.
Cragcr , Thomas BurrellJ. . Douunolly ,
jr. , Julius Meyer.
Music Julius Meyer , Dave Kaufman , J.
H.Gibson.
Printing Hurry Merriam , N. D. Cook ,
W. F. Thomas.
Invitations J. T. McMannis , Harry
Mcrriam , J. E. Smith , W. S. Spencer ,
John Hayward , James A. llrown.
Halls and grounds Julius MeyerAndy
Horden , Hurry Merriam.
Decorations Charles Ulbnch , C. S.
Iliggins , J. Donnelly , jr. , Julius Meyer ,
> \ . F. Thomas.
Single tickets Julius Moyer.J. H. Gib
son , John Jenkins.
Fair ground privileges Dave Kauf
man.
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Till' JIKI'IIKSKXTATIVKS.
The representatives from the subordin
ate lodges to the grand lodge which
meets in this city to-duy are as follows :
Nebraska , No. 1 , Omaha J. W. Loun-
berry. M. Toft , J. T. Withrow ; Mvrtlc
No. 2. Omaha W. \ V.VolU. . George W.
Siibino , Andy Horden ; liellevtio No. 8 ,
Pa pillion-C.I ) . Horger ; Planet No.-1 ,
Omaha F.H. Wagnor.Julius TreitsehKO
Garlield No. ( I. IHalr , Denim. Allhury
Eureka No. 7 , Nebraska City , F. P. Kan
som ; { Star No. 0 , Ashland , G.V. . Mori'
doth ; Antioch No. 10 , 1'a'vneo City , J. L ,
Edwards ; Elk Creek No. 11 , Elk Creek ,
Gco , Xierlleu ; Midland No. 12 , Bennett ,
K. N. Cobb ; Gem No. 14. lu-ar-
ney , O. L. Green ; Excelsior No ,
15 , Clay Center , E. O. Wallace '
Lincoln No. 10. W. H. Love , W. C ,
Laue , W. L. Dayton ; Tecumsith , No. 17 ,
22 , West Point , George Korb ; Schiller
No. 28 , Nebraska City , Fred Fass ; West
Point No. 21 , West Point , L. G. Hley ;
llumboldt No. 25 , Morris Friend ; Omaha
No. 20 , H. llornbergor , O. Groto.
Hastings. No. 28 , John F. Ballmgor ,
Joseph C. Williams ; Calautha , No. 20 ,
Kud Cloud , A. C. llosmcr ; Sterling , No.
81 , Lester Koborts , Triumph , No. 82 ,
Fremont , J. E. Frick ; Superior , No. 88 ,
L. I ) . Adams ; Pine , No. 84 , Long Pine ,
E. W , Hoyf Auburn , No. 35 , Herbert
Wilson ; Appolo. 80. Lincoln , Richard
O'Neill , W. S. Hamilton ; Ivonhoo , No.
.17 , Johnson , 1) . D. Adams ; Magic City ,
No. 88 , Holdrcdco , J. U. Edgar ;
Mystic , No. 89 , Aurora , L. W. Shuman ;
Pierce 40. W. Z. Andrews ; Marshall 41 ,
Lincoln , E. T. Roberts , F. U. Uohanan ;
Willow r.rovo 42. McCook. J. W. Campbell -
bell ; H.jlmot 48 , O'Neill , W. D. Mathews ;
Cypress 44Tablo Hock , E , A Peck- ,
Damon 49 , David City , F. A. Snow ;
Nyslnn No. 40. Grand Island , R.R.Horth ;
Gauntlet 47 , Plattamoutb , E. W. Cook ;
Hnrmonla 48. Wymoro , P. F. Thelsson ;
Hector 40. Stella , H. W. Wolf ; Ever
green 50 , Weeping Water , S. W. Orton ;
Adclphia 51 , Albion , S. II. Bollmnn ;
Hluo Valley 52 , Hebron , J. M. Bennett ;
Damascus 03 , Chadron , F. K. House ;
Triangle 5t , Omaha , R. H. Lucas , H. J ,
Wells , U. E. Rogers ; Tentonia 6.Host -
ings , S. Sohwaibold ; Vigil 00 , Ninbrara ,
J. C. Santee ; Montgomery 57 , Creighton ,
W. L. Henderson ; Red Cross 08 , Blue
Hill , F. C. Buschow ; Pythagoras 59 ,
Omaha. J. T. McMannis ; Dnm-
ocles CO , HIckman , Solomon Grimm ;
Ouster 01. Broken Bow , W. J. Woods ;
Ivy 02 , Ashland , A. H. Gould ; Kcml-
worth 03 , Ainsworth , C. G. Alton ; Sheri !
dan 01 , Rushvillo , M. J. Tully : Lotus 65 ,
Wayne , R. M. Goshorn ; Silver 00 , S. T.
James ; Aramantha 07 , Grafton , B. T.
LaSholl ; Capital CJty 08 , Lincoln. O. P.
Dlnges , S. J. Dennis ; Parko 09 , Omaha ,
C. L. Connor , W. W. Bingham ; Chevalier
70 , Grafton.Rev. J. W. Lewis ; Mt. Shasta
71 , Omaha , H. C. Cole , W. H. Hanchott ;
Antlers 72 , Elkhorn , S. S. Beebo ; Geneva
73. Geo. R. Green : Minerva 74 , Tccum-
seh , W. E. Summer ; Sulton 75 , R. S.
Silver ; Oriole 70 , Omaha. Harry Mcrri
am , W. L. Seism ; Beaver City 77. J. S.
Phcbus ; Seward 78 , J. W. Dupln ; Enter
prise 70 , Omaha , A. J. Baldwin ; ViolnSO ,
Omaha , C. F. Ulbrich ; Ewmg 81 , D. L.
Cramer ; Marathon 82. Omaha , J. C.
Taylor ; Forest 81 , Omaha. C. A. Oleson.
The Beatrice ledge has not as yet returned
turned the credentials of its representa
tives. All lodges organized since July
are not entitled to grand lodge repre
sentatives this session. The basis of
representation to the grand lodge is ono
re iMVsent alive for every lifty members or
fraction thereof and an additional repre
sentative for the major fraction of fifty
in addition.
tlm Colors.
Yesterday evening , despite the chilly
air , there was an excellent attendance of
Knights of Pythias at the base ball park
for the regimental drill. Major General
Carnahan with his wife and Colonel and
Mrs. John J. Monell were present in a
barouche , together with Colonel Burrell
and all the stall'ollicers. . There was also
present a goodly number of spectators.
After the line had been formed the open
carriage of Colonel C. S. Iliggins , regi
mental quartermaster , drawn by four
beautitul bays , were driven to the en
trance. In it were Colonel George H.
Cragcr , of Major General Carnahan's
talF , Colonel Hanchett , surgeon
general of Nebraska , Colonel Iliggins
"ml Mrs. Colonel G. H. Crasrcr , Mrs.
/ . S. Iliggins and Mrs. Captain Hay-
Yard. A moment later the beautiful red
Hag of the regiment was unfurled , and as
' .ho carriage rolled into the enclosure.
ho banner was recognized by the band
and immediately accorded the regulation
Dilute. As the carriage was driycn
ironnd the enclosure to the front of the
ino , the rich red coloring and ornate
rimmiugs evoked universal admiration.
t took up a position near Colonel Bur-
ell. Adjutant Donnelly stood apart , at
ho regulation distance , Regimental Sur
geon IJiusmoor a few paces nearer the
carriage , while the color guard with
Color-sergeant Sprague stood a little to
ward the rear of the last-mentioned
ollicial. The picture comprehending
ioveral hundred expectant knights , a
argo number of sympathetic friends , and
he highest active ollicial of the rank in the
world , was particularly interesting.
When everybody was prepared for the
event , Surgeon Hanchett arose in the
barouche , and in stronir and resonant
.ones , every one of which was heard and
ivery word it bore understood at a dis
tance of 200 feet , addressed the assembled
Knights as follows :
Ollicers and Ccntlemrn of the Otnnlia Itce-
iincnt : A quarter ot a century ago , when
eur country was tilled with the niiitterliiRS of
war , the wives , mollieis and sweethearts
throughout this bravo land brought these
colors to the outgoing soldiers , and the old
Spartun charge , "Come not back save with
your shields or on them. " came tiom these
heroines of America. 'I'o-day. in peaceful
times , these colors , Attended by the guirdons
of our order , are brought to you by the in
terested Indies of Omaha. Take them and ,
to-day , remember thai these ladles demand
from vou ( he same bravery as did the women
of old aud that the attributes of your daily-
lives In your dealings , man with man , be
friendship , charity and benevolence.
The llajj and guidons were then accept
ed by Colonell Burrell , aud as they de
scended from the carriage were thrice
saluted by the band.
Sir Knight Lounsbcrry was then called
forward to reply to the speech of presen
tation And accept the standard in the
name of the regiment , which ho did in
tha following terms :
In behalf nt the Omaha rcslment of the
Knights ot Pythias , It Rives me ureat pleas
ure to accept this beautitul gilt , mm In doing
so I must give expression to the tceling of
gratitude by which \\o are actuated , and we
now return our most heart-felt gratitude to
the esteemed donors. Wo accept them In
the same spirit of the Spartans ol old. Hut ,
while doing so , It nmy truthfully be said that
the Spartan spirit 01 to-dav is not what It
was of old. The Spartan of these times docs
not imbue his hands In the blood ot his fel
low man. The Spartan spirit Is exorcised In
deeds of goodwill nud bcnevolcnco.and seeks
honor in other Melds than those ol war. It Is
this spirit which animates our knights and it
Is this spirit with which we accept these
beautitul colors. 1 do not know that 1 have
much more to say except to the Indies who
have given them to us , that wo will carry
them for them , amin ! carrying will lernein-
ber the generomulonois.
The color piard and right and loft
guards then advanced , and into their
hands were delivered the flagons , Sir
Knight Spraguc , perhaps the most stal
wart knight in the bataliou receiving the
regimental Jlag. The colors were then
borne to the ranks and the drill was con
tinued.
The regimental Hag is rich wino-col
ored silk , trimmed with yellow fringe.
On ono side is beautifully painted the Nebraska
braska coat of arms with the words "See
end regiment , uniform ranK , nights of
Pythias. " On the reverse is the emblem
of the order , a beautiful lily , surrounded
by a wreath of laurel beautifully painted
and lettered. The top of the stall'is sur
mounted by a gold-washed corslet and
helmet with a raised visor , in miniature ,
such as wore worn in the days of chivalry.
The guirons uro of blue and of the regu
lation pattern , being emblazoned with
the lily and the words. "Second Hegiment
K. of P. of Nebraska. " A standard regi
mental Hag of the national colors remains
to bo preei'iili'd , aud this will arrive on
Wednesday next and bo borne in the
parade on that day.
The money with which these colors
were purchased was raised by Mesdames
Colonel C. S. Higgina , Mrs. Colonel
George H. Crager and Mrs. Captain
Hayward. It was quite a considerable
amount and in consequence of their de
votion , the names of these ladies , in the
order mentioned , will be engraved on a
brass plate on the stall' . The llags were
made under the auspices of Lily division ,
K. of P. in Columbus , O. , and are among
the most beautiful of any llags in this
city. _
Sketch of the Order.
In the winter of 1800-01 Justus Hull
Rathbone , now of the war department
at Washington , then a young school
school teacher at Eagle Harbor , N. Y , ,
prepared : f rough draft of a ritual of an
order to bo known as the Knichts of
Pythias. For three years circumstances
prevented him from making known his
plans , and It was not until February 15 ,
1804 , in Washington City , that ho un
folded his plans. On that day several
gentlemen , members of R musical.society
known as the "Orion Glee Club , " met
aud all being solemnly obligated listened
to the reading of the ritual. 89 pleased
were they with the principles oi the pro
posed order that they determined to or
ganize. On February 19 , 1864 , the first
edge of tha order of Knights
if Pythias WM instituted and
; nown as Washington lodge No. 1 ,
' . 11. llathbono wai appointed to draft a
itual and ho at once reported with the
me already prepared by him which was
adopted.
At that time then were but two de
grees oft ho order ; the first and second
which would to-day bo known as the
ccond and third , at Esquire and Knight
ho rank of page having been added
ntor on. .
On April 8,1864 , the first grand lodge
was instituted and at once the work of
rganizlng subordinate lodges took place.
Several lodges wore organized but on
Jnno lei , 1805 the Grand ledge held its
ast meeting and passed away.
n the same month Washington , the
maiden ledge , ceased meeting , and its
members joined , August 1. 1805 , with
hose of other lodges , Franklin lodge , it
> olng the only ledge of the order in ex-
steiice. This surviving ledge prosucrcd
omowhat , and ut the close of the year
uid a membership of sixtv and f'JOU in
ho treasury. In the beginning of Iho
ear 1800 the members of Franklin ledge
all yet enthusiastic with the objects
nd purposes of their order , determined
o make strcncous efforts toward rcsusci-
nlng ! the old lodges or establishing new
nes. Two hundred copies of the con-
titutlon , after revision , were distributed ,
, nd , as a result , now interest was awuk-
nod in the order.
On April SI , 1804 , Mr. Rathbono , for
easons later fully and satisfactorily ex-
ilaincd , had resigned from membership
ftlio order , but on April 30. 1800 , ho was
cudmittcd to full membership , and trom
lint time on the order prospered. On
lay 1 , 1800 , the grand lodge was reor-
ranizcd at Washington , D. O. , with Mr.
tatlibouo as grand chancellor , and at
his meeting the ritual anil all secret
vorkwas _ thoroughly revised. The lodge
ciralia at this time was of the apron
rdor.
On Juno 4 , 1800 , the grand ledge had
n its exchequer $01 , $60 of which it had
orrowed from subordinate lodges.
A it API n HISK.
On January 1 , 1807 the total member-
hip in the order was nut UTS ) , but from
hid on the order prospered , and on Juno
0 of that year had a total enrollment of
1)4. ) In February , 1807 , the order so
ured u foothold in Pennsylvania by the
fistitution of it lodge in the city of f'hila-
'clphia. In November of the same year
t began work in Maryland. In Docetn-
< er lodges wer instituted in New Jersey ,
n Delaware it secured representation
arly in 1808. In April of ttiat year
lie order was introduced in the
tate of Louisiana. In May.
809 , Rnthbono lodge was instituted
n Now York , thus introducing the order
n its originator's native state. Next
nmo its advent into California , then
Vest Virginia , then followed in quick
ueeession Massachusetts , Nmv Ilamp-
hire , Connecticut and the other Now
England states , Ohio , Indiana , Illinois ,
own , Kentucky , Alissouri and Kansas ,
nd following thews it took its way to the
ar west , until it has secured a footing in
11 the states aud nearly all the territories
f the union.
In August , 1SC8 , the supreme lodge of
lie world was organized , and Sitmuel
Iced elected Miprcmo chancellor. After
liis the order spr _ wul rapidly , passing to
lie British provinces of North America
nd the islands of the sea , invading
urthcr the kingdom of ( treat lirituin
nd the domain Of foreign powers , and
o-day it has a membership of over three
itindred thousand :
It was in 1874 that the titles of oiliccrs
wcro clumped , and their ollicial titles
"esignated as they are known to-day.
The network of this order rests upon
ho beautiful undfannliar&toryof Damon
and Pythias , which , be it fact or fiction ,
s worthy of emulation by the busy men
f to-day. Beneath this is the covenant
f David and Jonathan , no less touching'
in illustration of pure friendship , and to
ho Christian mind , beyond the possibility
> f tiction. Three pillars grace its splcn-
lid architecture , the one friendship , the
iccond charity , the last benevolence. In
, ho subordinate lodge are three degrees ;
lie Iirst the initiatory rank of piure , the
second the armorial rank of esquire , the
hird the chivalric rank of knight.
The uniform rank is a distinctive feat
ure , it is a rank of itself and while no
igher in Pythian knighthood than the
hird degree , it is a distinguishing degree
o which many aspire , and which has
added much to the interest in the order.
The next is the grand lodge degree , to
which nonn b t P. C.'s are eligible or
those who have passed the chair of the
subordinate lodge ; then the supreme
lodge degree to which only those who
lave been through the grand lodge are
entitled.
The endowment rank is an adjunct to
the subordinate lodge and is a separate
degree in itself. This degree is not com
pulsory on a knjght and he can take It or
not , as he sees lit. Its planet insurance ,
however , is very popular , and the rank is
growing in numbers every year. It was
iidoptcd nt the session of the supreme
lodge held in Cleveland August 14 , 1877.
'J ho supreme ledge was organized in
1808. Somuel llced. of Now Jersey , being
tin ; first supreme chancellor , hon. How
ard Douglas , of Cincinnati , is the present
supreme chancellor , and H. L. C. White ,
of Nashville. S. 1C. of H. and S.
NKUItA&KA'S KIKST CIEANO LODGE.
On October 13 , 1809 , the Iirst session of
the Nebraska Grand Lodge K. of P. was
held in Omaha. At that time thirteen
P. C.'s met at a hull in the third story of
the J. J. Drown building on the
fcoutheant corner of Fourteenth and
Douglas btrcuts , pursuant to notice ,
lion. Snmuel Heed , supreme chan
cellor , was present and installed the
ollicers. Tins session , beginning on
Wednesday , closed on Thursday evening
after a session in which considerable
enthusiasm was manifested by the small
number of members. The following
ollicers wcro at this meeting elected :
Venerable patriarch. George 11. Cragpr ;
grand chancellor , David Carter ; vice
grand chancellor , John Q. ( Joss ; grand
secretary , K. 1C. French ; grand banker ,
T. C. liruner ; grand guide , William L.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
Tklf powder never varl t. A marvel of pur
tr.itrtngth and whnleiomeneis. Mare ecoa-
OMleal than the ordinary kinds , and cannot bo
eKlmcomputltlon wltk th multitude of low
rest akort weight alum or phopphntn powdera.
) < only In ran * . HOVAL. UAKIMI I'tmot : * C .
MlWall-st. , N. T.
YOU WILL NOT
Be disappointed , it you look to us for thoroughly good , new and fash
ionable clothing , hats and furnishings , for men and boys , we have an
immensely large and attractive stock to chose from. But it is not
alone our superior assortment upon which we claim your patronage.
It is our methods of doing business
Strictly one price 'and the same marked in plain figures on each article.
Money refunded for anything that can be bought cheaper elsewhere ,
or that is not satisfactory , if promptly returned ,
These methods demand attention , not only from those who seek to
secure poods at the lowest prices , but also from those buyers who lack
implicit confidence in their own judgment-as they can depend upon
honest treatment. It is our aim to so please those who once deal witfc
us , that they will ever after be our patrons.
Our Boys' department has , during the Bast few days , received many
additions. We open today
250 all wool plaited Norfolk Suits , knee pants , at $2.50. Just the thing
fqj boys who are hard on clothes , The material is durable and
they are made strong. The same suit costs in other houses , at
least $4.00.
All goods marked in nlain figures and at strictly one price at
Nebraska Clothing Company
Cor. Douglas and 14th sts. , Omaha.
Wells ; grant ! inner steward , J. F. Kuun ;
grand outer steward , John Taylor.
It will bo noticed that the title of elli
cers dillered at that time from those of
to-day. At this session ttu-re were but
live lodges m the state. After the ad
journment of the grand lodge a banquet
was tendered to the members at Tivoll
garden on the southwest corner of Ninth
and Farnam streets.
The history of this order in Ne
braska is known to all. Since its
organization it has prospered and to
day there arc throughout the state
eighty-nine lodges of the order and a
total membership of ii.dOO. The grand
lodge is out of debt and has in its treas
ury | 4,000 cash and $1,000 loaned on * .
Th'e ranks of Nebraska Pytliians are har
monious and the I'lithusiasin of the many
younirer members coupled with the cau
tion and experience of the older ones ,
will tend to make the future ono of per
fect progress for this young and excel
lent order.
Sprigs or Myrtle.
Yesterday morning Colonel Thomas
Burrell with the regimental staff and line
oillcers of the Omaha regiment ( Second ) ,
headed by the regimental band , marched
to the depot to receive Major General
James R. Carnahan , of Indianapolis ,
commander of the uniform rank , K. of P.
The procession made a very at
tractive appearance. the showy
showy uniforms of the knights heinc par
ticularly uoticeublo.V hen the 9:45 : train
arrived Colonels J. ,1. Monell and Gco.11.
Cragor , of General Canadian's staff ,
boarded the car and received the general
and his wife. The band played a wel
coming air , the local regimental
oflicers comprising the following :
Colonel Thomas Burrell , Lieutenant-
Colonel J. T. McManis , Major Andrew
Borden.Major Dmsmore. regimental sur
geon ; Lieutenant James Uonelly , adju-
tantLieutonant ; C. S. liigsiDSrr < : inieiital
quarter-master , and Captains Whinncry.
Necdlmm , Crapp , Cole , Cone , Lang ,
Ilaywurd , Hornbcrgcr , Anderson , Spen
cer , and others were drawn
up in line , and the visitors
were taken to a carriage drawn by four
horses , whence , escorted by the Omaha
Pytliians , they proceeded up Tenth street
to Farnam and thence to the Millard.
The headquarters of the Knichts have
been established in exposition hall.which
has been profusely decorated with festoons
teens comprising the colors of the order ,
and llags of all shapes and colors , em
blazoned with the symbols of the society.
The place will remain open during the
session of the lodgo.
The representatives are coming jn on
every train , and their numbers will bo
augmented by the arrival of some of the
most distinguished Pythians ot the coun
try. The membership of the present ses
sion of the grand lodge will bo about 120 ,
but the presence of the various Uniform
divisions and other interested people will
swell the Pythian host to many thou
'
sands. Tho'welcome of the members of
this prosperous order to Omaha will bo
hearty from every quarter , and the re
ciprocal greetings ootween the visitor
and the citizen will be events to bo remem
bered by all. The various committees
have discharged their duties well ,
and the arrangements for the re
ception to the Knight * are complete.
Brigadier General W. L. Dayton and
wife arrived from Lincoln last evening.
They are at the Millord.
Colonel M. C. Barkell of Cheyenne ,
Wyo. , arrived last night.
Cngh Always Balanced.
The National Cash Register system
which is now being shown at the Paxton ,
is attracting a good deal of attention
among our retail businessmen. It is a
great assistance to merchants in keeping
their cash straight , but its best feature is
that it prevents loss through forgetting
to make charges of goods t > old on credit.
Every one doing a retail business should
see It.
'
Dr. S. R. Patten , dentist , room 313 ,
Ramgo building , Omaha. Telephone CO
S. S. FELKER , OMAHA , NF1
100 N. latlStreet. .
CALIFOKN'IA WINE3 , shipped dlroc
from our vineyunl ; Itlesllntr , Outectcl Cinretn
1'ort , HIiurrlos.Dtc. 8au Joie Vaults Suvontb
KlKlitb , H n Salvador aud WlUlaai ttg. , gun
Jose , CulHornla.
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Scientifically Made and Practically Applied.
Ctntlcmen'sBelt *
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Belli ,
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ha\B heanlrery fiHomliloiopurHfromiiiviiilffntiwho hava ijwl jnurLlfi-trlnliulti , mid I iwoin.
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others. Hi-nd tfc.Ftainiift
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RUPTURE rtirrd Ity DR. . - .
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FURNITURE .
A magnificant display of everything
useful and ornamental in the furniture
maker's art , at reasonable prices.
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' Illood poison ,
\puervu tnlnt ,
glcit stricture ,
temlual nnls-
tioni0f \ ot
tcxual po\VP" ,
weakness o t
the it'iunl or-
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dcalrclu male
or f e in n 1 o ,
whether from
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or any cnuio
tUatilelillltntes
the e x n u I
function * ,
cpccillly on ( I
pcriniiueutly
curnl.
Con ulUtlon frtc aiiel Btrlclly confidential
Hcillclne f enl frff from ohsertntlon to all jiarU
of the United htatc'K. Corrcpiioncloiice receives
promjit Attention No lettcre aiuueri'd unlois
accumpinlcd by four crnls In itamp heml l < u
ctntfln clamps for immnhletanil lint of rjuutlous.
Uc-uiketrlctly cnsli. Cull on or dilrn
UK rovviii : : , HIKVKS ,
No. 311 bontli 13th ht. . Omaha Ntb.
LOTOS FACE POWDER
Ladies
taluluc tlirlr cotnnloiioti Ebotilil Eocurea j
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c ! thn lutubt ItuportoU ami unauliuously acknowl *
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FACE POWDER.
nunrautoeil to bo perfectly harmless. Impor-
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wlioro. AskjourclriiKt'istlorit. I'rlcc,33uut.il
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J. F.UOYIt.CO ) CHICAGO ScN ) Importers
LOTOS FACE POWDER
Lincoln. Neb.
Tlio best Itnown nivl most iiopuhir hotrl in
tliastato. Location irntrnl.upiioliitiiioiitx first
class. Hctidqimrtt'is for cotnintirflnl men anil
all political * aa public herlnif.
rn < > n rxicgi-ii-sTiD WITH TUB OIOOUIHIT or mil
COV9.1UV WIU. SKB BT UUUUMU.O IUIS Mil' IU1T Till
CHICAGOROCK , ISLAND&P4CIFIC RAILWAY
fly reason of It. central po ltlon close relation to Jln
Lait of Chlcairo , iind cunt In.'nil line , at tormlnil
points Wint , Northttft and Houthwe.t. In th tru *
middle link In that tranioonllncnlai ryitrm which
InMtri and facilitates trartl and trafllo betwien lh
Atlantic and I'acWc.
The Hock Island main tin * and l > ranchmlnclui ! Cht.
raito , Jollct , Ottawa. La Mile , rrorla , OcncM.ii , Molina
and Hock Itland , In Illlnoli ) Darrnpoit , ln eatln ,
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Council Illutr > , ln lowai tinlUtln , TrvMon , Rt. jilcp" .
Camrron ami Kann City , In Hl iourli I.tat ii ortt
ni1.\ttliUon , In K niii i .tlbtrtI.ea.Mlnncapoll.an4
lit. I'aul.lllUlunriotai W torte > vn and Bloui Kall.l
lukuta , and liundruliof Inttrnittllata cltlr. and towna ,
Vfho Croat Rock Island Route"4
fJu.ranUei rpeed , comfort , certainty anl lafety. It.
permanent way UdlitlDiruUlieu'forlUelcellence. It.
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ti' lIt.rolllnirdockperfect , llipiixwngorxpiliiniiint
haMalItlioKafelyappllanreiitliatcsp rIriirehuiplVv04
uieful. and for Itixurloua aecomniodatlonx Is un.ur >
jmw.L Jti y.ivrttt Train * conilit of .uperlor I''X
Uoaclun , elcpant Tulliuan I'alacn I'arlorand Vlrtplng
Can , .uperb IJInlne Car. , prorldlng d > llrlou > ni i .
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Kaiuui fit ) ) restful llecllnlng Cbulr Car. . H maa.
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" Roi"e"
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favorite. O erthl llnoHolld t'a.t Iliprust Train.run
dally lo attrattlvo reiorH for toun.K In Iowa aol
Ulnceiota , and , via Walertown andbloux KalU , toth *
rich beat and Krtilait lamUof Interior Ualtota. VI *
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Inducement , to tra lrr between Cincinnati , InJItn ,
apulli. Ijifajt-tlo and Cunmll lllutTi.St. Jonenh , AtcbW
.on , I.eaven orth , Kama. City , M. I'aul , and Interma-
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drinrtH'elvoprc ) > t ctloncourteiy and llndly attrition ,
1'or ticket. , mop. , fnMer. , coplc. ofV ntern Trail , or
any detlred Information , apply to prlnrlpul oOlce. Ill
the United Btatt. tied CanadaoraddrematClileafo ,
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