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THE OIVIAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAX APHIL 8. 1888.SIXTEEN PAGES.
A Brilliant Awakening Among
Omaha Society People.
ANNUAL BALL OF THE ELKS.
rimntom Pnrty Mrs. Ilnl-
Jlcr'fl Itctl Iloccptlou Imst llnll of
the EBmcrnhlafl Weddings ,
Balls nntl I'nrtl" .
The Klku Hall.
'Tho grcftt social event of the season was
the second annual ball of the Elks , on
"Wednesday evening , nt their headquarters In
the Continental block. Elnlxmito prepara
tions had been made for the event and no ex-
hnd been spared to mnko the party a
affair. The parlor , lodge room and din
ing room wcro tastily doclicd with smilux
nnd rarest /lowers / , and the national colors
were hung tnstlly on the walls. The dining
room was the great artistic triumph , surpass-
Jng any similar effort In Omiilm. The tables
Jivero arranged .In the form of the letter 13 ,
The Initial of the lodge , and banks of flowers
ntd pyramids were arranged at the ends and
corners. The menu was In keeping with the
decorations nnd comprised the rarest dain
ties. The service of the winters was
| ierfcct. The carpets of the lodge room nnd
parlors hod been covered with canvas for the
nccommodatlon of the dancers. The cos
tumes worn by the ladles wore oloennt , the
frcntlcmcn appearing in full evening dross ,
There wcro present ; Mr. nnd Mrs. J. M.
Thurston , Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Orr , Mr. and
Mrs. E. M. Uartlett , Mr. nnd Mrs. John A.
Wnkoflcld , Postmaster nnd Mrs , C. V. Gal
lagher , Mr , nnd Mrs. I ) . II. Goodrich. Mr.
nnd Mrs. M. A. Upton , Mr. and Mrs , I. W.
Itllner , Mr. nnd Mrs. D , V. Hholes , Mr. nnd
Mrs. H. D.JShull , Mr. and Mrs. Max Meyer ,
Miss Nellie Morse , Mr. nnd Mrs. F. M.
Phillips , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. H , Alexander ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. T. F. Tnttle , Mr , and Mrs. B.
C. Snydcr. Mr. nnd Mrs. E. S. Hood , Mr.
nnd Mrs. W. N. King , Mr. nnd Mrs. Edward
Dickinson , Mr. and Mrs , William Gygur ,
Misses Shears , Motz , Terry , Pan-otto. , .lor-
lnn of St. Louis , Wllklns , Coarnbcrs. Slier-
man , Goldsmith , Morris , Cnnflcld , Messrs.
' Gnrnenv , Heaver , Thompson , Dennett , Mcin-
'berg , Uhecm , Finloy , Collins. Heed , Maraud.
Jordon , Mctz , Gordon , Heth , Leonard ,
Cooinbo , Tirroll , Parke , Lindsay , Hocder ,
Tnylor , IJerlln , Wyman , Harton , Parker ,
Morris , McClurc , Smith , Xchrung , of Lin
coln.
Among the noticeable toilettes were :
Miss Nellie Morse , heavy black brocaded
Bilk , lace garniture.
Mrs. Mav Meyer , corn-colored satin , black
lace trimmings.
Mrs. Augustus Pratt , black laco.
Mrs , J. M. Thurston , white satin , en train ,
Mrs. I. W. Miner , pale blue moire , wine
velvet polannlsc.
Mrs. Edward Dickinson , corn-colored
Hntln , lace ovorsklrt ,
Mrs. D. V. Sholcs , red silk surah.
Mrs. J. A. Wakellold , light cream silk ,
black laco.
Mrs. H. D. Shaw , heliotrope silk and
moire.
Miss Motz , black velvet , .
Mrs. E , S. Hood , red silk surah , lace over
skirt.
Mrs. D. H. Goodrich , nllc green silk with
black laco.
Miss' Lizzie Canfleld , pink silk and light
blue satin trimming ! ! .
Miss Jordan , cream-colored satin.
Mrs. F. M. Orr , black silk with laco.
Mrs. B , M. Uartlett , black silk.
Mrs. F. M. Phillips , Imported theater cos
tume , ashes of roses silk brocade.
Mrs. William Gyger , blucjt silk.
Mrs. T. F. Tuttlc , bluck silk , lace ; dia
monds.
Hyperion Phantom Party.
Any ono stepping into the Masonic hall
Thursday evening would Imvo been at first
glance startled with the wierd and spectral
Bcenn presented. Silent nnd ghost-like fig
ures sheeted like the conventional spook
lllttod through the mazes of quadrille and
waltz llkn grim spirits mocking the pleasures
of the living. Whlli ) the mad whirl of some
of the changes recalled the dance of the
wlerd sisters in Macbeth mid needed but
their sepulchral tones to make the illusion
complete. It was hard to believe that this
congregation of spectres was only the mem
bers of the Hyperion club entertaining themselves -
selves with a sheet nnd pillow case party.
For some weeks the event had
boon the talk of particularly the lady
members of the club , and the question was
not , as usual , what to wear , but how to wear
it. However , their usual ingenuity came to
the rescue , and the result was some very
neat robes , despite their grotcsciuencss. The
party proved to bo a great success , and a
llttlng close to n brilliant season for the
Hyporlons. The disguises were perfect , and
but few recognitions were mado. The un
masking took place early in the course of the
dances , nnd resulted in a succession of sur
prises ns familiar faces appeared from behind
ghostly vestments. iTIio ladles were then
( ivon tlmo to rearrange their banes and
dancing was resumed , continuing until their
usual hour midnight. Hefrcshments were
interlarded at their proper season. At the
close of the party it was discovered that a
number both of the ladies as well as gentle
men had forgotten to bring their headgear
with them , ns they had como to the party
with their heads enveloped in pillow cases.
They had to ride homo bare-headed or don
their ghostly head dress , and considerable
merriment was produced thereby. The fol
lowing were among the persons present :
The Misses Stlcknoy , Sim King , Jen
nie King. Edith Maine , Uortha Wright , Hlrdio
Cook , LorcnaSmith , of Council Blurts , Lottfo
Hyrno. Kceno. Anna Vapor , Mamlo Me-
Lain , Inez Hascull , Mollle King , Florence
French , Josephine French , Krebs , Nel-
Ho Soxnuor , Duncan , Carrie McLaln ,
Angio Hoyco , Jcssio LcClalrc , Mrs. Jones
nnit Mrs. Green.
The Messrs. O. A. Ostrom , G. A. Joslyn ,
G. F. Day , F. E. Hollinger , Mr. Fuller , H.
S. Van Gordcr. Steovc , T. S. Gregory ,
W. E. Wnkcllcld. W. J. Hyrnes , W. O. Mllli-
pan , J. Wcbor , F. Green. J. E. Halch , .1. U.
Vaughn , G. H. Crandall , E. H. Smith , Charles
H. Sherman , E. E. Muftlt , W. H. Sunford ,
F. C. Craig , H. C. Francis , W. E. Wuliolleld
and a number of others.
On last Tuesday morning Miss Katie Hron-
iiun , sister of Kd and T. F. Hrcnnun , well-
known contractors , of this city , was married
under most happy auspices to Mr. M. J.
O'Donnoll , of Stlllwator. Minn. The ceremony -
mony was performed In the Holy Trinity
church by Uov. F. Koonmans , S. J. , during u
solemn nuptial mass , of which the clergyman
mentioned was the colebrant. The choir was
Increased for the occasion and sang with toll
ing appreciation Lnmbillotta's Paschal mass ,
the entrance of the party nnd frjcnd to and
the exit from the church being signalized by
Haydn's wedding march which
, was excel
lently rendered upon the organ. The bride
was attended by Miss Manno Costello and
the groom by Mr. T. V , Hronnun , the brother
of the brido. A largo number of friends wit
nessed the ceremony , the ullnr during the
same being richly decorated with fresh and
flagrant ( lowers. Altec muss the party re
paired to the beautiful residence of the bride
nnd her brothers in Hinney street , Kountzo
place , where a reception was hold for several
hours , and an elaborate bridal breakfast
Hpreaa fo r the party. This levee was at
tended by numbers of admiring 'friends who
extended congratulations to the happy party
anil whllcd awuy the tuna until the evening
when the bride and groom took the train for
their future homolnStlllwnter , Mich , During
HID reception , a number of happy episodes oc
curred , prominent among which was the
drawing of prizes enclosed In rosettes made
from the bride's dress , The first of these ,
with nn emerald ribbon was drawn by Miss
HoflO Smith , which augured success in every
undertaking , Miss Ccliu Hughe * , of Council
Jlluffs. fortunately selected u rosette witli u
cold ring , which seemed to Indicate an curly
.iridul. ) Miss Mollie Lacey , of the sumo
place , selected a mlnlutuio vial with a small
pill , whicn was interpreted as meaning be
trothal to n physician. Miss Mary F. llrou-
nun drew ull the sweets of life , pyiiibalizcd
In u sugar plum , and MUs Maggie Kennedy
thu riches of life in an old S cent nickel.
The donations of the friends of the urido wcro
ns follows ;
Mr. John FitzPatriek , Chicago , toilet ct ;
Mr nrd Mr . John O'Grauy , toilet set , silver
w.rter pitcher , tray and cups ; Huby O'rudy ! ,
in into masher and toothpick holder ; Miss
.Irms Wurd , table lump ; Mr. and Mrs. Fo-
> rnity , Marseilles tprcud umltowclo ; Misses
Smith , handsome painting of the Mudonnu ;
Mlsse * Mury | 4iul Koto Dee , silver butter
tlUh ; Mr. nnd Mrs. Joseph K. Southard ,
vusio ; Mr. and Mrs. J. U. O'Kcgun , sliver
lyatcr pitcher und cups ; Miss Mary Mo-
KELLEY , STIGER & CO. ,
t
ti i
Corner Dodge and ; Fifteenth Streets.
SPECIAL SALE
Parasols and
Sunshades
Wo will open Monday morning nn
Immense assortment , comprising nil
the latest novelties In Parasols and
Sun Umbrellas , at astonishingly low
prices ,
1OO Black Satin Parasols , ( lace
trimmed ) , natural sticks. 81.76would
bo cheap at $2.25.
1OO Black Satin Parasols ( lined
and lace trimmed ) with fancy na
tural stick , $2.OO ; worth 82.76 ,
76 Black Satin Parasols , with
fancy changeable linings , lace trimmed -
mod , 83.5O , worth 64.6O.
1OO 22-Inch Plain Satin Parasols ,
gold mounted frames , with fancy
white Ivory handles , blacks and tans
only , $3.16 ; worth $4.OO.
1OO 22-Inch All Silk Molro Para
sols , natural sticks , assorted colors ,
$3.26 ; worth 84.26.
SUN UMBRELLAS.
125 26-Inch Twilled Silk Sun Um
brellas , paragon frame , natural
sticks , $1.05 ; worth $2.26.
100 20-Inch Twilled Silk Sun Um
brellas , paragon frame , fancy silver
crook handles , $2.16 ; worth 83.
75 2G-lnch All Pure Silk Sun Um
brellas , natural sticks , finest paragon
frame , guaranteed to wear , $2.65.
Would bo cheap at $3.5O.
HOSIERY.
Special Bargains for
Next Week.
1OO dozen Ladles' Ingrain Lisle
Thread Hose , split foot , black and as
sorted tan shades only , 25c ; good
value for 374 c.
1OO dozen Ladies' Extra Long Cot
ton HOBO , full regular made , fast col
ors , in black , tans , modes , seal , navy
and cream , 25o ; worth 37ic.
Onyx Stainless Black.
Ladles' Onyx Stainless Black Cot
ton and Lisle Thread Hose at 5Oo ,
660 and 75c a pair. This is the only
absolutely fast black hose made.
Should they crock or fade In wash
ing wo will refund the money.
Underwear.
Ladies' perfect fitting Ribbed Lisle
-TT-sts , made from the finest combed
v °
vIsland , 25c ; worth 374c.
a
Mntion. Monmouth , 111. , table linen ; Mr. mill
Mrs. Frank McCrcary , silver fruit dish ;
Miss Maggie Millet , card receiver ; Mr. uiul
Mrs. J. .1 , Conlon , silver ten set ; Mr. mid
Mrs. Captain O'Donohoo , castor ; Mr. .1. P.
und'M.iry F. Lsrcnnan. pepper , salt and vine
gar set ; Mr. G. ami Ellen Holmes , hall
mirror and hat rack ; Mr. and Mrs.
John Mulvihill , silver salad dish ;
Miss Maggie Kennedy , vase ; Miss
Manila E. Hush , silver fruit dish ;
Miss Mollie Lncy and Mrs. Fox , Council
1luffs , la. , sot silver teaspoons ; Mr. Martin
Hughes and family , Council Bluffs , In. , sil
ver cnho stand ; Miss U. Hughes , hand
worked handkerchief ; Hamilton brothers
and Miss Hocuuck , hall mirror ; Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Hrennan , silver butter knife ; Mr. and
Mrs. M. Lee , silver knives and forks ; Mr.
and Mrs. .T. I. Nichol , table and teaspoons ;
Mr , and Mrs. J. A. "Whalcn , silver fruit dish ;
Mr. Tom Flynn , set table linen ; Mrs. M.
Hrennnn and daughters , Mrs. S. E. and N. A. ,
two sets teaspoons ; Mr. and Mrs. 11.
O'Kceffe , MacGeoghegans and Mitchell's
"History of Ireland ; " Misses Nanno and
Marv E. Costello , dozen breakfast plates ;
Mr. T. F. lircnnan , gold bracelets to the bride
and diamond pin to the bridegroom.
lied Itrocptloii.
One of the most delightful society events
of the past week was the red reception given
by Mrs. Hallcr yesterday afternoon at the
residence of George W. Linlngcr , corner of
Eighteenth and Capitol avenue. The obeau-
tiful residence was most elegantly decorated
for the occasion , red being the prevailing
color , red lampshades , ribbons , drapery and
( lowers being used in rich profusion. The
dining room was a perfect gem , red being
thu predominating color , even to the service
and wax candles. The chandelier abovu was
draped in the same color , and from this il
luminator to thu four corners of the table
were festooned four bright red ribbons. The
liberal use of this flaming color and yet the
absence of anything gaudy was a triumph of
artistic tasto. The beautiful pictures and
statuary in thu parlors were an unending
source of entertainment to the visitors. The
Turkish boudoir , hunf ; with rich portieres
and other tapestries , hand-made in oriental
countries , was a source of wonder uiul de
light.
Mrs. Hallcr was assisted In receiving by
McsdamcsMctcalf , Wheeler , Charles Vaill ,
Dysart , Heth and Osborno , the last named
lady being from Council Bluffs , la. Tho.
following is the list of some of those present :
McsdamcB Woolworth , Summers , Allen ,
Kurty , Coutant , Kaufman , Squires , Windsor
ser , Powell , Colpctzcr , Du Bois , Morse ,
Hartuy , Millard , Tabor , Page , Laeey , Hron-
stoy , Cornibh , Sharp , Hull , Orr , Clark ,
Wakcloy , Garabrant , Hurnntn , Puxlon ,
Kitchen , Clarltson , Stcbblns. Misses Collins -
lins , Wakeley , Yates , Hawks and Kerr , both
of St. Joscnh , Mn. , Hurns. Hriflges , Shears ,
Ida and Mutt In Sharp , ijiims , Hoyce , Wall ,
Gilbert and Uockman ,
Mr * . Holler's costume was of satin ( white )
with train , red plush trimmings , diamonds.
Mrs. Mctcalf , shell pink satin en train ,
square neck , diamonds.
Mrs. Wheeler , white molro with blue em
broidered net trimmings ,
Mrs. Chase , ashes of roses , cashmere with
red trimmings , diamonds.
Mrs. VallU , black velvet and tulle cut do-
collcttc , corsage bonuctof red geraniums.
Mrs , D.vsart , black molro and lucu combinn-
nution ( square neck ) , diamonds.
Mrs. John Ilctli , black lace dress , pearl
ornaments.
Miss Osborne , of Council Uluffs , black silk
and lace with blue trimmings , diamonds.
A bevy of Council muffs' fairest repre
sentatives were In attendance , , Mrs. William
Volllo and Uysurt presided later In the evenIng -
Ing , to the entire delight and pleasure of all ,
in the dining room.
The Eiumott Kaster I'nrty.
The original mission of the Emmett Monument
ment association has long since been served ,
but the club still survives as a strong social
organization to keep alive the Interest In Ire
land and Irish paoplo. On Monday evening
the association hold their eighteenth annual
ball at Masonic hall , and fully ISO couples
were in attendance ; there wore also present
delegation * from .South Omaha , Platte Cen
ter and Hlutr. Among the prominent persons
in attendance were noticed Dennis Cunning
ham , Mike Lee , John Kcagh of Platte Cen
ter , and a number of others. The hall was
tastily decorated with red , white and blue
relieved at Intervals with green silk
banners adorned with appropriate mottos.
On ono wcro the word * : "Thy Sons Arise
to Hrcak Thy Chains. " On another ; "In
Unity is Strength.11 On a third : "Ireland
Will and Musi Ho Free. " The last was em
blazoned with the national escutcheon , a
LINENS.
At 75o.
7 pieces Bleached Damask , 03
Inches wide , all now patterns. Those
goods have never boon sold by us for
less than OOo for this sale , 76c.
O pieces heavy Bleached All Linen
Damask , 72 inches wide ; our price
for this week
$1.00
Reduced from $1.25.
8 pieces heavy and extra flno
Blenched Double Damask , 72 inches
wide , same quality sold elsewhere
for $2.OO. Our price for this sale ,
$1.25.
NAPKINS.
10O dozen 3-4 and 6-8 Bleached
Napkins at $1.76 ; regular price , 82.26
1OO dozen 3-4 Grass Bleached
Gorman Linen Napkins , the best
napkins yet made for hotels and res
taurants. Our regular price on this
napkin Is $2.76 per dozen. Monday
and all next week our price will bo
$1.95.
35 de-son 3-4 Bleached Irish Linen
Napkins , other dealers ask $4.25 for
same goods ; our price for this sale ,
$3.00.
TOWELS.
20c. 20c. 20c.
20O dozen Huok , Crepe and Dam
ask Towels , extra largo sizes , for
Monday 2Oc , reduced from 25c.
At 40c.
5O dozen hemstitched and open
end knotted fringe Huck and Dam
ask Towels , reduced from OOc.
At 50c
The best value at this price -will bo
found on our counter this week. This
is an odd lot and the regular price on
such goods are 75c , 85c and Sl.OO ,
reduced to 6Oo.
l.caso BED SPREADS , Marseilles
pattern , extra largo size , reduced to
81.OO ; worth $1.35.
CARRIAGE LAP ROBES and
LINEN HORSE BLANKETS in endless -
loss varriety.
harp. The occasion was throughout a de
lightful one. The committco on arrange
ments , to whom generally is duo the credit of
a successful ball were A. Murpliv , P. Snnr-
key , J. H. Feeny , M. Lee , D , A : Hurley and
Captain John O'Donolioo. The reception
committco was comprised of John Graves ,
Peter O'Malley ' , T. Tallan , M. P. O'Hrien
and P. J. Tigho. The floor managers , T.
O'Ncil , P. C. Heufy , J. M. McMahon , John
Fitxpatnek , D. Cunningham , C. J. Smyth , P.
J. IJarrutt and Ed O'Conncr.
The
An Easter party was given by the Esmcr-
alda Social club Monday evening last at the
Hnrkcr hotel , and was the most enjoyable of
any which the club has given thig season.
Although this Is the first year of the club it
has met with decided success. At this last
parity referred to nilno host , Balch of the
"Harkor , " eclipsed his previous elTorts to en
tertain the club , and rnado everyone feel
very much at homo. The programmes and
menu cards wcro very unique. Among these
present were : Messrs. C. A. IJirncy , Frank
Harrctt , Will Hakcr , Coombc , Epos Cory , C.
L , Cory , of South Omaha , M. L. Dow , J. P.
Elv , J. E. Ualch , Epenetcr , A. Bower , Gal
lagher , Graulich , Jcfferics , H , C. Hell , Ken
dall , J. H. Vaughnn , Lombard , H. Droxel.
McCov. H. McICenna , J. A. Hyan , E. L. Cox ,
Hielmrds , W. A. Strong , Mr. and Mrs. Tan
ner , W. II. Murphy , Van Dyke , Wakeiield ,
The Misses Horrington , Sexauer. Shlpniun ,
Byrne , Balch , Lizzie Benson , Nellie Benson ,
Bruning , Leland , George , Dax'ol , Hichnrd-
Bon , Smith , Emma Brandt , Minnie Brandt ,
Brown , Moorso , Hutchison , Mrs. Von Slyko.
Mrs. Neil , Mrs , Oilman , Mrs. Smith , of
Davenport , la. , Mrs. Magrano and many
others.
The supper was ono of the most elegant
features of the occasion. The tables wcro
beautifully decked with flowers and the
waiters perfect in their scrvico. The guests
marched in to strains of music. The supper
was superb. _
An Kdltor's Mnrrlncc.
Last Monday , Mr. J. A. Hospodsky , editor
of the Nnrodnl Listy ( Bohemian paper ) , of
this city , was married at Wilber , Nob. , to
Miss Mary Seinilsky , ono of the fairest
daughters of Saline county. Judge Hynn , of
Wilber , ofllclated. A number of friends ,
among them his colleague , Mr. John Kosicky ,
of the Pokrok Znpadu , with Mrs. Hosicky ,
John Hofmnn and others , attended the wed
ding. On Tuesday the happy couple and at
tendants returned to Omaha , and a grand ro-
ccptlon awaited them nt National hall , where
congratulations and wedding presents were
the order of the day.
A Pleasant Kvcnt.
The social at the FirstPresbytcrlan' church
Thursday evening was \vell attended. These
present listened to an excellent literary nnd
musical programme. Among the special
features was the quartette composed of
Messrs. Crager , Pratt , Smith and Pierce.
With the aid of harmonicas and a piano they
rendered excellent uusle. A vocal sdlo by
Mrs , Welch culled forth enthusiastic ap
plause. The recitation by Mr. William T ,
Hclleo was well received. After n few re
marks by the pastor the evening was devoted
to social enjoyuinnt.
TUB Fiur.MF.N's bait was ono of the biggest
balls given in Omaha this season , nearly
fifteen hundred being in attendance. The
hall wu < > tastily decorated with flags , pic
tures ami implements of the craft. The
parade in the afternoon In which the U. P ,
Fire company , the Veteran ilrcmen and the
policemen took part , was a splendid pageant.
Ox FIIHUY evening some thirty couples
LMVO Herman and Henry Drexel a surprise
party at their , homo at 12-18 South Tenth
btrect. The sudden influx of visitors be
wildered them for a few moments until they
began to realize that they were the victims
of u surprise , The guests took possession ,
furnishing some very palatable refreshments
and the evening slipped away between card
playing and dancing.
Mn , AXi > Mns. Anou'H MEVEII celebrated
their wooden wedding anniversary on Tues
day evening last at their elegant residence
on upper Douglas street. The handsome
parlors were thronged with the intimate
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer , who danced
to the btralns of the Musical Union. An elo-
gunt champagne supper was served at mid
night. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer wcro the recipi
ents of a number of handsome wooden pres
ents. among which was an exquisitely carved
writing desk , a gift from Mr , Meyer's em
ployes.
Now Tun Lent is over , the .Parndl social
SPECIAL SALE !
: i
.
I
Black Lace
Flouncing's ,
Wo will commence Monday morn
ing the greatest sale of 42-INCH
BLAO1C OHANTILLYand SPANISH
GUIPURE LAOS FLOUNOINGS
that has over boon attempted in this
city. All now and perfect goods of
French manufacture , all purosllk and
perfect shade of black , and comprise
all the latest and choicest novelties.
42-INOH BLACK OHANTILLY
FLOUNOINGS , French manufacture ,
all silk , at the folio wing prices , which
wo know are extremely low , quality
considered : $1.26 , $1.46 , $1,76 , $2.1O ,
$2.36 , $2.85 , . $3 , $3.85 , $4 , $4.25 ,
$4.5O , $5.6O , $6.26 , $7.26. See those
goods before buying olsowhoro.
42-INOH BLACK SPANISH GUI
PURE FLOUNOING'S , French manu
facture , all silk , at the following
prices , which cannot bo beaten :
$1.40 , $1.75 , $2.15 , $2.85 , $3.85 , $4.25
SHORT LENGTHS.
All our short lengths of Black
Ohautilly and Spanish Guipure
Flounclngs will bo oflbrod regardless
of cost.
42-INOH SWISS EMBROIDERED
SKIRTINGS-SPECIAL BARGAINS
ALL NEXT WEEK at the following
prices : 7Oc , 85c , fcl.OO , $1.25 , $1.5O ,
$1.75 , $2 , $2.25f $2.60 , $2.76 , $3 ,
$3.6O , $4.5O.
22 3-INCH SWISS EMBROIDER
ED FLOUNCING in beautiful dainty
designs ; just the right thing for chil
dren's Grotch'on dresses ; best value
over offered in this city , at 6Oc , O5c ,
75c , 85c , $1 , $1.1O , $1.25 , $1.35 , $1.5 O ,
$1.75 , $2 , $2.25 and $2.50 a yard.
club comes out of its temporary retirement
to once more enjoy themselves In their bi
weekly dances : The hop of Wednesday
evening was thd twelfth'of their series this
season and Cunningham's hall was crowded
with plcasure-lnving. sons and daughters of
Erin. Mr , S. E. Collins acted as floor man
ager and his assistants were Morris Cain , J.
T. Fitzmorris , John Kcrvin and Louis Con
nelly.
Chitchat.
H. L. Chamberlain has returned from the
cast.
cast.S.
S. G. Hoyco returned from Now York city
on Friday.
C. H. McLean , of New York , is the guest
of Frank Hnmgc.
Mr. H. 13. Hudson has returned from a
pleasant trip down cast.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Muir will bo found
hereafter at 'J207 Farnam.
Judge Dundy has been ill the past three
days and confined to his house.
Mr. anil Mrs. Charles H. Dewey returned
from Florida the first of the week.
Morris J. Meyer , of St. Louis , is the guest
of his nephew , AdolphMiehaols. _
Next Tuesday evening Mr. Gustav Halm
to bo married to Miss Paula Marschner.
The Uniques give a social ball nt Cunning
ham's hall on next Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs G. W. Logan returned from
their western trip the llr.st of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Withno.ll returned
from their California trip early in the week.
James A. Uevorly. of Sutherland , Fin. , is
the guest of his old-time friend , Morris Mor
rison.
Mrs. John P. Smart has loft for Washing
ton , D. C. , for a three months' visit with her
mother.
C. S. Crowoll bid his friends in this city
good-byo yesterday to go to Denver , where
lie will locate.
On Tuesday Huslncss Manager Merritt , of
the Herald , was joined by his wife , from
Springfield , 111.
Mrs. General O'Hrien nnd her daughter
Frances returned from their trip to Mil
waukee on Friday ,
Miss Mary Hoach , principal of the schools
at Dunlap , la. , is is the guest of the family of
A. McAnarews , on Cuss street.
Mr.andMrs. J.T. Evanshavoreturned from
their two months' sojourn on the Pacific
slope greatly improved in health.
Mrs. A. F. Hosche , 'JO'J North Nineteenth
street , gave u pleasant tea party Friday
evening to a number of friends.
Dean MillBimugh , of Minneapolis , formerly
rector of Trinity cathedral , has been the
guest of Dean Gardner this week.
Mr. W. J , Carter has gone to the frontier
counties ol the state to write up the country
along the new branches of the H , & M.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles H , Dewey , after a
delightful winter among the orange groves
of Florida , huvo returned again to Omaha.
Mr , H. H. Hloso loft yesterday for his old
homo in Wabash , Ind. , where ho will spend a
month in recuperating and visitingold friends.
F. F , Patrick ) was married to Miss Fannie
W. Urowu , of Fremont , on Wednesday ,
They make their future homo at Patrick ,
Wyo , ,
Mr. A. P. Nicholas has returned from Now
England after two months visit there. Mrs.
Nicholas will prolong her stay for two or
three weeks yet.
The ladles wlio attended the Elks' ball de
clare that the proper interpretation of the
initials of tho' ' lodge H. P. O , E. Is "best
people on carttu"
Henry Touting and bride , of Lament , 111. ,
while on their return from their bridal tour
in the west , stopped a day or two in Omaha
the guest of frijmds ,
Mrs , Magrane glYC9 'icr ' closing social of
the season on Thursday evening , April 1'J ,
and Is making preparations to eclipse oven
her Christmas matinee ,
The continued 111 health of Mrs. General
Crook , for a month past has necessitated a
change of climate , and she left this week for
Oakland , Md. , her old homo to , recuperate.
G. D. Zimmerman , n popular young bank
clerk In the United States National bank ,
left for Minneapolis the first of the week to
step into a more remunerative position In
that city.
Mr. and Mrs. Mctcalf hnvo returned to
Omaha after u four months absence. Their
winter was delightfully passed in Southern
California and Texas.
On Tuesday evening Mr. Oliver H. Marion
was married to Miss Carrie F. Heforstoin.
The ceremony took place at the bride's resi
dence , 1820 Corby , the Uev. A. F. Sherrill
o nictating.
DAvld C. ftowden , ono of the new police
men who bears quite a resemblance to Chief
Our Immense Variety ofStylos
in French Satlnes , manufactured
by FRERESKOECHL1N. All of
them our own exclusive designs
nnd patterns and CONTROL.ED
by us In THIS CITY. Every
novel nnd choice shndc shown ,
both in plnin colors nnd fnncy ,
mnking JR Jnrge nnd vnrled ns-
sortment to select from. This
qunllty we especially recommend
for nctunl wear , fnst colorings
nnd durable finish.
Novelties in Wash Goods.
FRENCH GINGHAMS ,
SCOTCH GINGHAMS ,
ZEPHYR GINGHAMS ,
ZANZIBAR GINGHAMS ,
CHAMBRAY GINGHAMS.
In nil styles. Shephard Checks ,
Stripes , Barsy Plaids , etc. Com
binations nnd Solid Colors wo
guarantee them to wash. Our
Novelty Plaid nnd Stripe Scotch
Fancies with plain to match. The
handsome colors nnd patterns to
gether with the Fancy Hemstitch
effects , entirely new , mnkes them
very choice. See them before pur
chasing a wash dress.
Fnncy Terry Cloth , n new Cot
ton Fabric for Summer wenr ;
benutiful shndes in Cream , Pink ,
and Blue.
Large variety of Shades in
Crazy Cloth , suitable for Pot-tier's
Draperies , Sash Curtains , etc.
See our handsome line of Morie
Silks , both Black and Colors ,
beautiful Changeable Surah Silks ,
Novelty Plnid Surah Silks ,
India Pongee nnd China Silks ,
White Shanghai Silk.
Seavey , has followed the example of his su
perior officer in taking to himself a wifo.
Thphidy Is MM. Mnry Folcy , 1C24 South
Twelfth street.
Mr. H. A. Pi-ar nnd Mrs. Vena Shower-
man -.vero united in wedlock on Monday
evening. Immediately after the ceremony
they loft for Denver and Salt Lake City ,
where they will pass two weeks of their
honeymoon.
A children's party will bo held Friday
evening at Exposition hall. The little ones
will tmiku out the invitation list and sell the
tickets at $ ' ! each. They will take charge of
the affair until ' .I o'clock , when their seniors
and chupuronos will take up the dance , lifteen
numbers being arranged for them.
Mr. Frank ICnspor , of Fremont , and Miss
Erika Hnchokc , of this city , were united in
marriage Friday at the German Presbyterian
church , by the Hov. John G. Sc'iaible. The
altar was beautifully decorated in honor of
the event , and many friends wcro present
Scene Pleasant afternoon , two young so
ciety ladies strolling by Boyd's opera house.
"Oh. Lill , " BUJ-S Nellie , "let's Booth of us
go up and got seats for Hamlet. "
Lill looks faint and glancing reproachfully
at Mabel says :
"Oh , gracious , Nell , please don't say such
a thinir again. I can't Barrett. "
More Serviceable Wlicro Ho Is.
Milwaukee Tribune : The Denver
association of the alumni of Michigan
university linn stnrtcrt a movement to
secure the appointment to the vacant
chief justiceship for Judge Coolcy , tbo
chairman of the intur-statc com
mission. No name has boon mentioned
for Judge Wuito'H chairwhich comumnil
HO much roHpci'L and confidence us that
of Judge Cooley. The president could
not do a better tiling for tbo supreme
court than to put Judge Coolcy in .fudge
Waite's seat , but to do bo
would inflict an irreparable lessen
on the commission of which
Judge Cooley has been tbo guitling
spirit. The success of the railroad
commission IH due more to bis adminis
tration than to anything else , and the
public service upon which be lias en
tered as its presiding ollicer is so im
portant , and so much remains for him
to do in that position that it is a serious
question whether tbo country win afford
to have him take a place that will it of
bis services as commissioner of inter
nal commerce. The wise and
judicious regulation of tbo great
railroads of tbo country i.s second
in importance to no oilier duty of the
government and while it would no
doubt be a just and proper recognition
of bis ability as a lawyer and of his
integrity as a man to elevate him to tbo
highest honor tbo country is able to
confer upon his profession , the country
could ill afford to dispense with ills
services in bis present very responsible
position. In other words it is easier to
1111 the vacancy on the supreme bench
than it would bo to fill bis place on tbo
inslerstato commerce commission.
A Novel Cloek ,
A put on Ior a now clock or chronom
eter has jiibt been granted that la at
tracting considerable attention hero. It
is tbo in vontion of V. H. and J. D , Gray ,
of Maryland , who claim that it can bo
made to run , if necessaryfor years after
wound. Other special features of the
clock' are that it In absolutely noiseless
when in operation and does away entire
ly with tbo pendulum nnd balance
wheel now used in clocks and watches.
Tbo running gear including both the
striking and time mechanism consists
of but six wheels and it requires but ono
spring to propel both of thebo attach
ments by the HBO of n partial Bolf-wlnd-
ing spring constructed to t\vo of tbo
wheels. Tbo inventors utilize the power
wasted by friction in other time-pieces ,
thus oanabling the clock to run a much
greater length of time with the Bruno
motive power or by one winding up ,
Tbo inventors intend to work a revolu
tion in clock-making by the Introduc
tion of a perfect time-pjcco which , thny
say , because of its simplicity , can bo
manufactured at much loss oostthan tbo
many excellent low-priced time-pieces
manufactured iu tbje country to-day.
Wo offer decided inducements
to Ladles who wnnt n Spring ,
Jacket , n wrnp , n Newmarket
or ShnwlJnckets with or without
Hoods nnd Tailor mndo , price
$2.OO. All WoolJnckct for $ O.OO ,
splendid fitting. A hnndsomo
striped Jncket , brnld trimmings ,
$4.BO. The more than liberal pnt-
ronngo given our Clonk Dcpt. ,
during the past week wnrrnnts
us In saying we show by far the
best assortment of Jackets at
$8.OO. to bo found In Omnhn ,
Dlngonnl Cloths , Check Cheviots
nnd Colored Cloths , including the
best line of Stockinets In choice
Shndes nnd Mohair-stripes. Wo
show an elegant Himalaya Cloth
in Jnckets nt the very low price
of $ O.BO , nn English Serge
splendidly mnde nnd Sntin lined.
*
Our price $ lO.OOon sale In the city
elsewhere nt $12.DO. Our cus
tomers tell us we show the best
line of Newmarkets to be found
in the city ; $9.0O , $18.8O , $17.OO ,
$10.OO and $22.OO , are the prices
at which we offer a choice selectIon -
Ion of Raglans Ulsters , New
markets , etc. , Spring Shawls in
Choice Shades and Colorings in
price from $2.OO and upwards.
We call special attention to our
line of Embroidered Fichus with
knotted Silk Fringe. The goods
are very handsome and meeting
with favor everyweere ; we
range them in prices from $2.25 ,
upwards to $10.BO. We show n
well selected line of Star Shirt
Waists In all the Grades of Mater
ial from 2B cents to $1.DO. The
Sterling Flannel Waists , $1.23 ,
$1.33 , $1.BO and $2.OO. In Jer
seys we offer the best values In
tha city , prices from 76 cents to
$4.BO.
Determined Efforts to Expel Saloon
keepers From the Masonic Order.
A SECRET SOCIETY SENSATION.
A Knight of Honor in Kvcry Sense-
Tlio A. O. U. AV. DolngH of the
Odd Fellows-General
i'ytlilnu News.
A , Secret Society Sensation.
A sensation has Just developed in the se
cret society circles of u neighboring stale.
Several weeks ago the columns of the daily
press wcro illicit with nil account of an at
tack by highway robbers upon a well known
young man who was u member of at least six
secret organizations for ono of which he
acted as treasurer. On this occasion the
young man was robbed of nearly SHOO. The
members of the lodge determined ho should
not lose the amount and generously relieved
their unfortumito olllciul of all liability in the
matter.
The young treasurer expressed his thanks
und heartfelt gratitude nnd once moro as
sumed hiB vows of eternally existing in a
sphere of brotherly lovo. Hut u-certain mem-
her of the lodge felt very littlosympathy with
the sufferer. This gentleman determined to
follow up and watch closely every action of
the supposed victim. A short time
after 'tho robbery , the treasurer
of the society was discharged ;
from his business position because , us ho
Hinted , H superior had a grudge against him ,
Suspicious facts were placed before thu ledge
in the young man's absence and an Investi
gation demanded. A committo was selected
and work was commenced on the accounts.
The intricate and puzzling system which the
young man had employed in keeping the
books of the ledge loft the committee wholly
at sea. An expert was called in to conduct
the examination , butiifterlaboring fruitlessly
gave up the job In despair. Then the young
treasurer was called upon for an cxpluna-
lion , and ho appeared to bo very willing. An
evening was set , but the young man on Unit
particular evening was confined to his bed
and claimed to bo suffering from a bud cold ,
Upon Iho second call ho appeared bofvro the
coinmlttco , His smooth tongue and plausible
language were once more called upon to do
duty in defense of their owner's honor , but
thny failed. The committco was not to bo
blinded , and demanded satisfactory and not
rhetorical explanations.
The discrepancies in the accounts wcro
numerous and in some places rather largo In
amount , The treasurer guvo no explanation
of the discrepancies , but in order to straighten -
en himself guvo Iho ledge twenty-two notes ,
payable at the rate of ono every two months ,
to cover the deficit of & > 'J5.bll in his accounts ,
The lodge , of which ho was the treasurer ,
has expelled Iho young man , and as speedily
us is possible with their rule * , thu other or
ders uro doing the name thing ,
Merited Confidence.
The ease of Joseph W. Hrunch , supreme
treasurer of the Knights of Honor , Is a re-
murkablo ono. Mr. Hranch was , up to a year
ago , u prosperous merchant of St. Louis ,
The confidence in his financial standing and
Integrity was unshaken , but to the surprise
of all ho mot with a most disastrous business
failure in the summer of 18b7. At that
time Mr. Hranch was holding a largo amount
of money , the funds of tlio Knights of Honor.
H was but natural that , In tha presence of
such a failure , the members of the order
should become alarmed for the welfare of
their money. In some sections the members ,
with perhaps pardonable indiscretion , pub
licly bewailed the loss their order would sus
tain. In the midst of his personal troubles ,
Mr. Hranch was waited upon by the officials
of thu grand ledge ana nn accounting called
for. A thorough investigation hhowed that
the ruined merchant had been true to his
trust. The affairs of the order had been
kept distinct from these of his private bust *
ness , and every dollar he hud received minus
the disbursements as shown by proper paper ,
was safely deposited in n bank to the credit
of the supreme treasurer of the
Knights of Honor. Through all
his personal reverses the unfortunutq
gentleman had proven himself worthy of the
confidence reposed in him , It U very likely
that Mr. Hrunch will soon recover from his
financial dlfllruHles. The great confidence
liU hretbera huvo in him is shown by the
'net ' timt .Joseph M tirnnch Is yet tha
itiprcin'o treasurer of the onlcr Since JfiTlb
.4 . , 1SS4 , up to March U'of the present year
Hr , Hrnneli has received and accounted for
II,4rn.09I.ro.
About n year ago the grand mnstcr ofthO
A , R & A , M , In Missouri created n sensa-
ion by declaring the business of fwloonkeep-
ng to be n Mnsonla offense. At Its hist
Cession the grand ledge of the state sun *
nlncd the position of the unuul muster nntl
result was that u number of KuloonUecpcrR
, vho were Masons accepted their demits. A
largo number of liquor dealers still retnlu
heir membership. In order to enforce the
diet of the grand ledge on thli question ,
.ho present grand master has Issued a
proclamation. The grand mnster notifies nil
subordinate lodges in the Jurisdiction to 1'lvo
nil their members who am engaged In the
iilo of alcoholic liquors , the option of
inkling the business or withdraw
ing from the lodoc. In the
event of non-compllanro with this order , all
who so disobey are to have charges pro'
Tcrrcd against them , which charges shall bo
tried In the usual manner. In St. Louis the
Mlet Inn been reeognlncd by but few of the
odges. Some of the most prominent Masons *
of that city nro persisting In the enforcement
of the order. Other mul moro i-onsorvatlya
members say they nro perfectly willing that
: ho ociMtpiitlon of saloon-keeping should lie'n
llsqunlllloatlon for membership horcnftori
they hold , however , that it will .bo nn Injus
tice to expel roputnblo members , who nro
saloon-keepers , nnd who became Masons
long before the edict was thought of. Thcso
claim that the action of the Grand Ledge hate
to thotio already members was in Ita nature/
ex post fucto. and any attempt to enforce the
order will cause serious trouble.
THOMAS J. POTTHU POST. G. A. K. . whs
mustered in Friday evening by .1 union Vlco
Department Commamler Comrade 10. C. ,
Parkinson , of Seward , Neb. , assisted by
Comrades Davis , Cuscudon , Dennis , Allison *
Davidson and others. After muster thd
election of oftleers nnd their Installation by
Comrade Parkinson followed. The pbsff
starts off with n charter membership of
seventeen with the following officers :
Commander , J. G. Mills ; S. V. C. , L. F.
MaginnJ. ; V. C. G. H. Hathbun ; surgeon , !
Dr. S. 1C. Spnuldlng ; adjutant , G. O. Hon-
nor ; quartermaster , W. S. Askwlth ; chaplain - ,
lain , J. H. West : ollleor of dny
day , W. C. McLean ; ofllcor guard , '
D. O. Clements ; sergeant major , W.
Stewart ; ( J. M. S. , A. 1C. Hhoudosj
delegate to department encampment , 9. K.
Jucksnn ; alternate , L. F. Miiginu. AftCB
the Installation of the officers the mcmbortf
with the installing ofllccrs ami Invited gucsUr
sut down to u'splcndid lunch prcpurcd by tha
wives and daughters of the comrades. It is
expected that within n few weeks the mem
bership will be llfty when it is the Intention'
of the post to hnvo u camp lira nt their head *
quarters In Goodrich hall on Saundcrs street.
A PERTAIN ledge In Omaha has adopted in
novel plan to awaken interest In the order
among the careless members. Like many
other lodges this particular ono has mnily
members who keep their dues paid up
promptly , yet who "novor fall to miss'a
meeting. " In order to bring these delin
quents to time the secretary of the ledge hfla
been instructed to Issue to each of these , n
note requiring their attendance on n certain
night "to meet certain charges In which you
are personally Interested. " The Intention is
to present charges in nn informal manner
against the delinquent nnd require him to
give his excuse for absenting himself from
the meetings of the lodge. A promise "to
sin no moro" invariably results In a with
drawal of the charges. It Is , however , the
manifest Intention of many of the , ,
lodges of the various secret orders here
to take serious steps to secure n reasonable/
attention from all members to the Interests !
of the lodge. If extreme measures must bo
adopted it is probable that muny of these
will decrease their membership to some ex
tent by dropping delinquents from the roll. .
Tin : sncoxn annual socl.il of Omnhn
Division No. 12 Knights of Pythias was
given last Wednesday evening at Masonic )
hull , Preceding the grand march an exhiVl- K
tion drill was given by the division undcc \
command of Cuptnin John Hayward. The
many difllcult and appropriate movements
made showed the excellence for which this
division is famous and the pride of its pnlns-
tuking commander was fully justified. Dur
ing the evening the silent manual was per
formed by a detail of the divisionand elicited
hearty applause , The entire affair waa ono
of perfect enjoyment.
AT i itKwoxT. Nob. , Friday evening , April
H l , Centennial ledge I. O. O. R of that city
was honored by IfM ) visiting Odd Fellows.
They came to witness the beautiful work of
this ledge In Iho degree for which , as well as
in i numbers , it is claimed to bo the banner
ledge 1 of the west. The visitors were from
Schu.vlcr , North Hond , David City , Lincoln ,
Wahoo , Arlington , Ulair , Stnnton , Norfolk ,
Pilffer , Ainsworlh , Osecolu , Newman's
Grove , Hooper , York , Omaha and other
places. IJefroshments were spread and en
joyed by a largo number.
Tin : coMMiTTn on transportation for the
Cincinnati session of the supreme ledge 1C.
of P. nro already being importuned by the
many . passenger agents to decide on thblr
particular route. A lively competition and
an ; exceeding low rate will no doubt result , > m
and i every member should talto advantage of \im \
this t by assisting one of the greatest secret society -
ciety demonstrations this country has yet
witnessed.
i
HiciiAHl ) O'NBU , , grand chancellor of Ne
braska ) , Knights of Pythias , has met with
Korious financial troubles , His many frleiida
in j Omaha entertain the hope that ho will rc <
cover ( from his misfortune.
*
A WOMAN'S iiiiuni' com s will soon bo or
ganized i in connection with T. ,1 , Potter post ,
t ( ! . A. It. ; the necessary papers having boon.
received ,
*
Tin ; A. O. O. H. celofirutcd Easter Monday
with n dancing- party Monday evening at
Cunningham hall. A largo number were In
attendance , nnd a delightful evening was
passed. \
*
SINCK ITS orcranization the ICnlchls of
Honor have paid out In death benefits ? 33- ,
mi.84ri.01 up to March 1 , 1S8S , This amount
has l been paid to the heirs of 12,000 deceased
members.
Txvo or the Omnhadfvslons ! 1C. of P. will
compcto for prizes nt Cincinnati In Juno.
They are Omaha No. 13 and Uluck Kuglo
No. 17.
*
MT. SiuhTA i.oroi : , 1C. of P. , will glvo a
Fociul at Central hall Monday evening. All
brothers I of sister lodges nro cordially l -
vited to bo present.
Tun ICNiniiTH TiiMi'i.Aii ball , which UlUrs
place at Masonlo hall Tuesday evening ,
promises to bo a very successful affair ,
A SOCIAL was given 1 > y the Pluttsmouth
lodges ] A , O , U. W. , Thursday night. A inuot
enjoyable lliiio was spent.
*
Tim MKMnr.iis of Oliver ledge 33 , A. PA ;
A. M. , at Sownrd. Neb , , u'ro preparing to
erect a commodious building.
*
TlllANflM ! I.ODOK , I ? . Of P. . Will WOl'lf In
rank of Ksquiro Thursday night , filx PngCM
will bo advanced ,
#
J. fj , TATK Is lecturing throughout Ne
braska on "Tho Ancient Order of United
Workmen. "
*
Goon SAMAUITAX Jodgo K. of P. will put
three Esquires through to Knighthood Thurs
day night.
' '
LANCKM.OT DIV'IHK'N'NO , H 1C. of P , will
hereafter meet regularly , having been reor
ganized.
W
*
OMAHA KKOIMBNT K.of P. will hereafter
meet every Wednesday night In Krounzo
block.
_
llo\v i < > Hlod TuolHiri Tempering.
Iron Trade Kovlaw : A manufaoturer
of Philadelphia of great experience , ua
well as of much iiilullitfonuo , iiibtructu
bin workmen to hold largo stool tools in
u < north luid south line while tbo toolu
tire i buiiif * tempered. IJo t > uys that
ninny years u o iio noticed that such
tool would often lly apart when boinir
tempered if bold ' 'cunt and woKt , " and
that the liability to such accidents wa-
tfrcatly lessoned , i ! not entirely obyl
utcd , if the tool was held "north nnd
south. "