THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY OCTOBEK 7 , 1SSS.-SIXTEEN PAGES.
IN OMAHA SOCIAL CIRCLES ,
The Society Events of the Week
Mainly Matrimonial.
THE PICKENS-DOYLE WEDDING.
Mtfis liUztc Nichols' Progressive Ku-
chro I'nrtyVnkc.llelo > Tostevlii
Niijitluls-- . Gro
IJIrlhtlny DnncoH.
1'rourcsnlvc Kuchrc.
Miss Lizzie Nichols gave a delightful six-
handed ciictiro party at tier homo. ! KXJO
Mason strcr.t , on Tuesday evening. The gen-
tlorncn and ladles were pitted against each
other , anil the latter catni ; off with ilyiiu col
ors , Mrs.V. . G. Sloan , Mrs. E. C. Snyder ,
and Miss Walker , capturing the prizes. The
booby prizes were awarded to Mrs. John Cal-
lioun , 1'liil Morgan and George Squires.
Tim guests were as follows ; Mrs. William E.
Miller , of Carlisle , 1'a. ; Mr. and Mrs. Earn
est , Mr. and Mrs. C. I. . Dundy , Jr. , Mr. and
Mrs. I ) . .1. Collins , Mr. mid Mrs. Vnill. Mr.
anil Mrs. W. G Sloan , Mrs. Canby , Mrs.
Higginson , Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Bnyder , Mr.
and Mrs. W. Kyle Dickey , Mr. and Mrs
Clem Chase. The Misses Miittle Sharp , Ida
Sharp , Miirpurut Boyd , Nettie Collins. Mary
Luna Uumly , Murry , .letmie Murry , Maggie
Uaoti , Llonbergur , liluekuitin , Mahel Mai-
combo , Hattlo I'atutn , Bessie I'atum , Hell
Dcwey , Mahel Orchard , Nellie Hums ,
Boll Dickey , Wallace , Phil Morgan ;
the Messrs. Major Hughes , John Collins ,
Hohcrt W. Patrick , William Muguirc , Milton
Barlow. George Squires , John Wilbur , Will
Hamilton , Frank Hamilton , Cnldwell Hamil
ton , Ir. Wilcox , Nat Crary , Will Crary ,
Harry Clever , Maylins , Colonel Sharp ,
James 1'axton of Council Hluffs , William
McMillan , Will Paxlon , Charles Ogdon. Paul
Hurbuugh , Will Donne , M. Prentiss of Chicago
cage , Barry Morford. Charles Hostwick , Dr.
Charles Smith , William McC.iguo , Henry
1'case , Barry Heth , Stockton Heth , Charles
Beall , Ira Latham and John Calhoun.
The Plumbers' Hall.
Local Assembly , No. ! M , International As
sociation of Plumbers , Steam I'.nd GaslUters ,
gave their llrst annual ball at Exposition hall
on Wednesday evening lust and were greeted
by an immense throng of Indies and gentle
men. They had secured the services of Mr.
Harry Irvine and his full Musical Union or-
c'hes'rn , but owing to sickness Mr. Irvine , the
.der , was nnablo to attend. The decora
tions , by Long , were something of an en
tirely different nature than those over seen
before , among the most novel being a foun
tain In the center of the hall. Another fea
ture was that of twenty-live cages of
canaries , all Ringing at one time , which could
almost be heard when the orchestra was
lit playm'f. The hall was profusely decorated
witn ilowers , banners , streamers , wreaths ,
etc. , the most conspicuous being a handsome
iloral fixture , lighted by llft.v wax candles ,
mmpended from the ceiling by a cord made
of Mowers. Last , but not least , came the
banner of the association , which , it is safe to
say , is the handsomest of any society in tnls
country. W. G. Biggins as leader of the
grand march , George McDonald , assistant.
anil , l. A. Harris , master of ceremonies , did
honor to the association. Taken all in all ,
it was one of the most enjoyable occasions
Omaha has had , or will have for some time
to come. _
Dr. nroHHinnim'H TJirthilny.
Dr. Paul Grossman gave a party Tuesday
nt his residence to make memorable his
forty-second birthday anniversary. There
was a large number present , and doctor and
Mrs. Grossman entertained them in a royal
way. There were congratulatory speeches ,
music both vocal and instrumental. Miss
Lucia Kogers rendered Kolmndi's "Alia
Stella Conlldente" in it most beautiful way.
She was accompanied by Mr. Max Lcnz on
the violin , and Mr. Paul Schou on the piano.
"Duets were sung by Miss Rogers and Mrs.
Grossmnnn. At 8 o'clock supper was served ,
and it proved a sumptuous repast. Among
those present were Mayor Hroateh nnd wife ,
Edmund Peycke and wife , Prof. Henshaw
and wife , W. T. Tabor and wife , George I' .
Uemis and his nieces , the Misses Draper and
Wilhon , of Hoston. Mrs. C. L. Perry , C. D.
Dot-man , E. H. French and father , Max
Lnnz and Paul Schou.
Now Dance * .
There will bo but two now dances Intro
duced here this season. These will bo the
Herlln polka anJ the marourkn , and both are
readily learned. The York and Harvard
which had u very brief run In the cast were
borrowed from the ballet but failed to meet
with much favor. They will probably not bo
Introduced in the west. The gavotte , the
new dance of last season will bo again found
on the dancing programmes this year. The
waltz , Newport and other standard round
dances still continue to hold theirown against
nil now Intruders nnd doubtless will always
do so. _
niicnccmunt 1'nrty.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. Hor-
wich , on Pierce street , was the scene of n
festive gathering last Sunday evening , the
occasion being the engagement of their son
Kaspnr to Miss Funnlo Trajinsky. Dancing
and all kinds of games were indulged in and
a most pleasant evening was passed by the
iiftv friends and relatives present. The
wedding will take place in about two
months. _ _ _ _ _
Tin ) Musical Society.
Tno Lanies' Musical society of Omaha and
Council Uluffs has elected the following of-
llcers for the following year : President ,
Miss Poppleton : vice president , Miss Oftlecr ;
secretary , Mrs. Murtm Calm ; trea9urerMrs ,
H. S. Whitmore ; secretary and treasurer for
Council HlulTs , Mrs. J. M. Treynor.
\VciliUii : Hells.
1H Nil VUM-OOUIM 4 J ? .
Sunday afternoon at the residence of the
bride's parents on Sherman avenue. Mr.
Louis Danbaum and Miss Mary Goldman
were made man nnd wife. Mr. Ddnbaum is
n well-known caterer , and Miss Goldman Is
a highly esteemed young lady. The happy
couple loft fin- Chicago , where they will
remain for a few weeks.
WAKIiriBMI-TOSTBVI.V.
On Wednesday afternoon Mr. W. H. AVako
Hold a well known and popular young gentle
man of this city , was married to Miss Idn
A. Tostevin , an estimable young society belle
of Council Bluffs. The ceremony occurred
at the Hroudway methodist church.
At 4 o'clock precisely the words were salO
which made them man and wife. The fatlici
and mother of the bride accompanied the
principals , and the entrance to the church
was with the wedding march from Lohengin
-niKl Mendelssohn played by Mr. Marshall ,
organist of All Saints church in this city ,
The dress of the bride was a combination ol
cream silk ami ehantllla luce , veil and orange
blossoms , while the groom was clad in the
conventional black. The ushers were Messrs ,
J. H. Weist and J. C. Calhoun , of Omaha ,
Perry Hadolctt and John W. Pusey , of Council -
cil Bluffs.
The ceremony was followed by it recep
tion at the homo of the bride's parents , No ,
_ u'J ' Park avenue , Council Hluffs , which con
tinued until 0 o'clock , at which the invited
guests only were present. Those embraced
the members of the (5. ( J. G. and Kensingtor
clubs only. The supper was an elegant af
fair nnd the presents wore appropriate anc
valuable.
At the conclusion of the reception the
happy cuuplo wove driven to the Milwaukci
depot , where they embarked for Chicago ,
After November 1 they will bo at homo t (
their friends at 311 Third avenue , Council
Uluffs.
OSTIIOM-U ! CI.AIUR.
The wedillng of George A. Ostsom , of th <
Homo Vim Insurance company , and Mis :
Jessie LcClulru was held Wednesday even
ing at the Second Presbyterian church ,
Sounders ot reel , the Kov. W. U. Hcndersor
ofllcutting. There was a largo number o !
friends present to witness the beautiful
ceremony. A reception followed , and thi
couple were duly congratulated ,
VAI.KNTIXE-I.MUMEH.
Charles Valentino of Atlantic City , N. J.
and MIRS Mollie Larimer of Omaha , niece o
Judge Larimer of Council Hluff * . wer
united in marriage \ > y Kev. Louis Zahner 01
lost Thursday evening. The wedding oc
currcd at All Saints Episcopal church , am
was in every way a brilliant event. Mr *
Nellie Baiign-Skeltou of Chicago uud'a pat
KELLBY STIGEB Corner 15th. and
, Dodge Sts.
To close out a lot of garments , on Monday and for the comlnjr
week , wo will offer In our Cloak Department seine most excellent These garments will bear investigation , and are
values at prices to soil the lot. values never before offered iu Omaha. Our Cloak
A NEWMARKET , formerly sold at S8.5O. on sale the comluy
confidence
Department is now complete , and wo feel great
week :
dence in our claim to showing the best assortment of
Price.
. $3.50.
A line of NEWMARKETS , various clothes , former price S7.6O TRADEMARK Cloaks for Ladies , Misses and Children , shown by any
$ O.OO , $8.50 , $1O.OO and $11.OO. For this week our price will bo THIS COAT 15 MADE OFPlUSH house west of Chicago. In Ladies1 Cloaks we show an
$5.00. MANUFACTURED EXPRE55LY elegant line of Newmarkets , Kaglans and Ulsters in ,
Also a few garments that have boon sold at $12.5O , $13.OO , FDR us. WE GUARANTEE all the newest shapes and latest shades ; while our
614.OO and $16.OO. This week wo will soil them for ' '
GARMENT
THE PLUSH OF THIS Misses' and Children's Department contains many ex
$6.00. NOT TO WEAR OFF ON THE EDGES clusive styles at our well-known popular prices , and
In PLUSH WRAPS wo have to offer some decided bargains DURING THE WINTER OF 1888-9 , also the leading shapes and latest shades shown by
A Plush Wrap , formerly sold at $16.OO , now offered at 611.OO. WE ALSO GUARANTEE THE
A Jotted Plush Wrap , bought to soil at 63O.OO. For this week LOOPS TO BE THE BEST SEAL other Cloak Houses. For our Plush Sacques the trade
wo shall lot it go at $15.OO. SKIN OF THE PUREST ENGLISH we have on them alone proves their value , coupled
. Plush Wraps for $16.OO.
Our 81O.OO
DYE , . WE WILL EXCHANGE with the fact that on each Plush Sac-quo we sell at
An excellent bargain at S10.OO , former price was $22.6O.
A Plush Wrap which wo have sold at 825.OO , marked down THIS GARMENT FOR A NEW ONE ! $25.00 , $35 .00 and $50.00 , is the guarantee at the left.
this week to $17.OO. IF IT SHOULD NOT WEAR ACCORW
ING TO THIS GUARANTEE.
FURS FURS.
Special Sale Continued
BOA AND MUFF SETS !
MUFF AND SCAUF SETS !
MUFFS ! MUFFS ! MUFFS !
FUU CAPES !
Pur Trimmings
in nil the most desirable mill fashion
able kinds. Purchases hiiil aside until
wanted.
The { rood success attending our
special sale hiht week fur exceeded our
most sanguine expectations.
First-class desirable and fashionable
Furs at extremely low prices , account
for it.
The special sale will bo continued for
another week at the same extremely
low prices.
SWAN DOWN TRIMMING in all
widths at lowest prices.
Dress Trimmings.
2,000 yards illuminated Parisian Tin
sel Wire Trimming , : ! " > c per yard. worth
75c.
75c.i .r,00 yards Heavy Novelty Silk Gimp
TrimmingS inches wide , iu bluck and
all the now shades , 45c , usually sold at
S TRIMMINGS , ORNA
MENTS , etc. , in Illuminated Jot , Plain
Jet , Parisian Tinsel Wire , Silk Cord
and Wire , Hand Crochet , Sflk Cord ,
Persian and Embroidered Galoons in
black and all the new shades at our
well known prices.
icular friend of the bride , played Mendels
sohn's "Wedding March" ns the bridal pro
cession entered the church. First came
wrntv-onu choristers in robes , followed by
the four ushers , J. M. Pusey of Council
Huffs , Nick Kuehn , jr. , of Davenport ; Dr.
Charles Thomas and Fred A. Banes of Chi-
ago. Following these were the brides-
naids , Miss Nellie Larimer , maid of honor ,
Miss Mamie Leonard of Davenport , and Miss
1,127.10 Brown of Council Bluffs. Last came
iho bride , leaning on the arm of Judge Luri-
nor , who gave her away , and the groom , ac
companied by Mr. Kichard Hyan , of Denver ,
is best man. After the ceremony an elegant
reception was held at the residence of Dr.
Larimer , S'Jli , Georgia avenue. All present
were in full evening dress. Among these
present were the following :
Mrs. D. C. Wallace and Mrs. C. A. Bins-
dale , Tckamah ; Mr. Wndsworth , Davenport ,
la. ; Mrs. Jerome Slocumb , Chicago ; Mrs.
Horace Everett and Miss J. Hawks , Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. Brown , Hon. W. H. M. Puscy
and Mrs. Puscy , Mr. and Mrs. Y. M. Pusey.
Miss Elsie Pusey , Mrs. C. H. Putney and
daughter , Mrs. Conover , Council Bluffs ;
Kev. Dr. and Mrs. Xahncr , Miss May
Dundv , Miss C. Dundv , Mr. Frank Hamil
ton , Mr. W. F. McMillan , Mr. Will Hamil
ton. Mr. Chas. Offutt , Mr. A. Bishop , Mr.
Frank Lawrence , Omaha ; Miss Julia OlHccr ,
Mr. Paxton , Mrs. Arthur Smith , Mrs. Alex.
Mulcnroso.
On Wednesday evening occurred the quiet ,
nuptials of Mr. Chas. H. Pickens and Miss
Marprarito E. Doyle , two well-known and
popular young people of this city. It was in
tended to have the affair in everyway an un
ostentatious one , and only about forty per
sons were Invited , but on entering the church
thohappv couple were surprised to find three
tunes that number of their friends present
to witness the ceremony. The event occurred
at St. Barnabas Episcopal church , Ninteenth
and California streets , and the Kev. John
Williams presided over the ceremony. The
chancel was beautitied by Ilowers In tasteful
profusion. At 7 p. m. the advent of the bridal
party was heralded by Mr. East playing
Mendelssohn's familiar wedding march.
Tlio bride was attired in a pretty traveling
costume. The bridal party was met at the
chancel by the groom-elect and the solemn
vows were taken ,
Mr. and Mrs. Pickens started immediately
for their carriage but before they could getaway
away every person present hud extended to
them most hearty congratulations and well
wishes. At 8:15 : p. m. they left for the west
to pass the honeymoon , Denver , Pueblo and
Salt Lake being their objective points. Alter
October 17 they will bo at homo to their
Iricnds in a cosy residence at ' . ' .ViS Davenport.
Both bride and groom have passed the
greater portions of their lives In Omaha and
thov are most favorably known here. The
bride ranks high among the musicians of the
city and of late has been connected with the
choir in Trinity cathedral. Mr. Pickens
holds a responsible position In the wholesale
house of Paxton & llailngher and has prop
erty interests in the city.
Diuitiauiu Goldman.
At the residence of the brides' parents on
Sherman avenue and Sixteenth street , Mr.
Louis Danbaum and Miss Mary Goldman
were united in wedlock Sunday afternoon ,
Mr. Danbaum is the well-known caterer , and
Miss Goldman is one of our popular
young ladies. The happy couple left for
Chicago , whuro they will remain several
weeks with their relatives.
GKNEIlAIj GOSSIP.
W. S. Krctor Is in Kansas City.
Mr. Ed H. Williams has gone to Chicago.
Mrs. A. Lucas haa returned from the east.
Dr. Mercer returned Monday from Saleci ,
111.
111.Mr. . Joseph Southard is prostrated with
fever.
W. H. D. Hudson and L. A. Tomer arc in
Chicago.
J. H. Millard has been m Cincinnati the
past week.
Ed O. Brandt and J. S. McCoruiick uro In
Milwaukee.
W. A. Underwood left for Chicago the llrst
of the week.
C. H. Hamilton and family left Wednesday
for California ,
The locomotive tircincn give a dance next
Friday evening.
Mr. W. A. Underwood returned from Chicago
cage Thursday.
*
The Kev. Willr.rd Scott returns from his
extended trip this week.
Mr. J. S. Tebbctts hki returned from his
long vacstion'in Mul&c.
Mr.rV. . V. .Irvin loft - lncsday for a
business trip to ths cast.
SPECIAL DRIVE
Handkerchiefs.
200 do'/on Ladies' ShcinInion Lnwn ,
Embroidered H. S. Handkerchiefs , also
latest styles in Printed Borders. 1'JJo ,
actually worth 'JOe.
-00 dozen Ladies' Pure Linen Luwn
Scolloped and II. S. Border Handker
chiefs , Embroidered , Printed , eto..vory
latest styles , Itfc , usually sold lit IWc and
45c.
SPECIAL MI-INCH ALL-SILK
Lace Brapery Net ,
Elegant striped e fleet , in Black , Tronic ,
Rose Pink , Primrose and t'onuelicot ' ,
SI. 50 a yard , worth $2.00.
FLUSHES ! FLUSHES !
tlio fact Uiut SILK
PLl'SII is to become one of tlio few
popular fabrics this season , and that the
now and choice colors are in the great
est denmnd , consequently later on in
the season it becomes absolutely impos
sible to procure them , and nmny custo
mers tire disappointed.
Wo advice an curly inspection and
purchase. To materially assist in mak
ing selection we will have special dis
play nnd prices this week.
The iM-ineh Silk Plush wo show is the
handsomest and best value , being all
silk face , fast colors , very line in qual
ity , and will not mark in usage. Fif
teen different colors and black.
General D. W. McKibbcn is the guest 01'
his son , C. H. McKibben.
Mr. Joseph Drukker returned from St.
Louis early in the week.
L. O. Jones nnd C. S. Huywnrd have been
in Chicago the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. JJrur.cr left for Los
Angeles Thursday morning.
Mrs. D. G. Hull will make her home here
after at Binghampton , N. Y.
Mr. Ernest Kliill has returned from the
cast after a three weeks' sojourn.
Mrs. O. N. Knmsoy , who has been in Eu
rope since last May , bus returned.
Victor Caldwell will marry Miss Hayes of
Pasadena , Cal. , on next Wednesday.
Mrs. S. P. Hounds and Master Wattcrson
Rotlmekcr arrived from Chicago , Monday.
A. K. Logie has returned from a Jaunt
including most of the largest eastern cities.
Darlcno Cole celebrated her tenth birthday
with a partv to n largo number of her friends
Friday evening.
Miss Emma K. H. Goldsmith is to bo mar
ried to Leon Levy on Tuesday , October ! i'l.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton will pass the
winter with her daughter , Mrs. Frank Law
rence.
The Baroness Von Schroeder passed
through Omaha Friday morning cnrouto to
New York.
On Friday evening Master Willie Whit-
marsh celebrates his thirteenth birthday with
a pleasant party.
Next Wednesday Miss Carrie N. Atkins
will become Mrs. W. E. Phillips. The groom
is from Galcsburg , 111.
Miss Nora C. Waters , of Portage , Wis , , is
the guest of Mrs. K. C. Cashing , of South
Twenty-llfth avenue.
Kichard N. Withnell and wife left for the
cast Tuesday to attend the funeral of a
brother of Mrs. Withnell.
Mrs. Dr. Mercer has returned from Now
Haven , whither she accompanied her son ,
who will enter Vale college.
Miss Geiss , of Deadwood , a resident of
Omaha nine years ago. will spend the winter
with friends and relatives here.
Miss Carrie N.ye. who has been the guest
of Mrs. Fred Bugle during the summer , has
returned to her homo In the cast.
Mrs. J. W. Fisher , of Quincy. 111. , is visit
ing hir parents , Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Weller ,
Twcnty-lirst and Spruce streets.
Judge Charles S. Gary , solicitor of Uio
United States treasury , was the guest of his
niece , Mrs. John S. Wood , on Friday of this
week.
Mr. nnd Mrs. J. N. II. Patrick arrive on
Monday from the east and their coaching trip.
The family will take rooms at the Murray for
the present.
The fair of the Hebrew Benevolent society
opens at Exposition hall on October 15 and
continues until the 20th. It promises to be a
grand success.
Mrs. A. D. Morse is still confined to her
bed on account of injuries received four
weeks ape by being thrown from her car
riage during a runaway. , .
In Jewish circles the matrimonial market
is very lively this fall , there being no less
than cloven public announcements already
made for the near future.
F. H. Kocsters has returned from a
month's journey through the cast , during
which time ho visited all the mam cities from
Montreal to Washington , D. U.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Seligsohn , accompanied
by their daughter , leave to-day for Jefferson
Citv , Mo. , to attend the wedding of their son
Julius and Miss Nellie Obermayer.
K. M. Patterson and cousin , M. C. Neff , of
Philadelphia , took n short jaunt to Dakota
this week , stopping at Sioux City long
enough to see ttio corn palace. They returned
yesterday.
Married , nt the residence of Mr. C. G.
Wlllits , Mt. Pleasant , Iu. , October 8 , 1SS5 ,
by Kov.Thomas E. Corkhill , Mr. James S.
Shaw , of Marengo , la. , to Miss Sophie K.
Cozier , of Mt. Pleasant , la.
Mr. W. S. Evans , who has presided over
the ticket ofllceatthe Union Pacltio depot
for some time , has decided to study medi
cine anJ loft on Tuesday evening for Balti
more , where ho will enter the College of
Physicians und Surgeons.
Ulnlnc Muoli Improved.
DKTKOIT , Mich. , Oct. 0. Blalne is fast
mending and will be able to fill his engage
ment at Grand Kapids Monday nights This
morning ho xvas up early and ut 8 o'clock
wa engaged in reading a oook in the library
of the Algcr mansion.
The Anicor'.rt Tf > ps Victorious.
SIMLA , Oct. 0. The troops ol the ameer of
Afghinlsta.i have defeated .the forces of
luVnk Khan at Tashkwigan. " '
BARGAIN NO 2.
$2 Silk Plush for $1-50.
TWENTY DIFFERENT SHADES
AND BLACK ALL THE
NOVKL COLORS.
BARGAIN NO 3.
10-inch Silk Plush , a very line face
and exquisite colors. This quality al
ways sold at $ l./iO per yard.Vo have
about ( id ) yards that 'will be slaught
ered this week at Sl.lo.
At 7o cents we ure offering the best
value in a 10-inch Silk Plush ever
shown in Omaha. A full assortment of
all the most desirable shades.
1 case Ladies' Fine White Merino
Vests , > -ilk stitched , silk bound , pearl
buttons , drawers to match , at same
price , ode. >
1 ease Ladies' ; Extra Fine Superior
White Merino Vests , , finished in silk
with silk embroidery , perfect in 111 ,
drawers to match. C2k\
1 case Ladies'n All-Wool Medicated
Scarlet vests , silk , hound and silk
stitched , pearl buttons , vary soft , at
the special low price of $1.00.
1 case Fine Frdnoh' Ribbed Mi-Wool ,
EEHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM
InterestingNcws.ruid Notes Among1
the Secret Orders.
ORIGIN OF THE UNIFORM RANK.
The Honor Due to n Ncbrnskan New
IJO < | KCH Over tlie State I'ylhian
IiiHiiranco nnd Its l
General Notes.
Not Ijcgnl.
Referring to an article in Tnr Bm : of
September U , stating that there was a move
ment on foot to organize in Omaha an asso
ciation whose purpose it shall bo to furnish
to members of the order of Knights of Pyth
ias residing in the north nnd west , cheap
and reliable insurance , the Pythian Knight
has this to say : "Wo will state that it is
not too early to say that the organi/.ation of
such an association would bo in direct viola
tion of the laws of the order of Knights of
Pythias. Wo are surprised to hear of such a
proposition , iu view of the following report
from the committee on endowment rank ,
adopted by the supreme lodge ut Toronto , in
' Your committee have had under consid
eration the paper submitted by.tho supreme
chancellor , being a letter written to him by
Bro. E. W. Stephen relating to the forma
tlon ( if benetit or insurance associations of
members of the order other than the regul
arly established endowment rank of the
order.
Your committee are of the opinion that
any such organization will wonc injuriously
to the endowment rank , and recommend that
thi ! organization of any such association be
prohibited.
As we go to presi wo learn that , in dell-
unco of supreme ledge law , the organization
Inis been perfected at Omaha. It calls itself
' tlia Pythian Life association. " and among
its olllcers , as announced , are E. K. French ,
G. K. K. S , , and J. S. Shropshire , supreme
representative and the author of "Knights
of Pythias Common Law and Text-Book of
the Order ! "
Mr. J. J. Monnell , when questioned on the
matter , expressed no doubt as to the legality
of such a measure. The supreme ledge ho
claimed hud merely refused to sanction any
Pythian insurance other than that provided
by the endowment rank. They have never
declared such a thing illegal , however , and
do not claim a copyright on the name of
"Pythian , " and until they do so no fault can
bo found with it. The associations was in
corporated yesterday.
I. ( ) . O. P. tiraiHl Jjodgc.
Preparations for thfi session of the grand
ledge which convenes hero next week are
about completed. The IStli will bo the great
duy with a grand parade in the morning , fol
lowed by u banquet aiul ball at Goodrich hall
in the evening. Overlive hundred visitors
will bo in attendance , represent
ing cantons .froiii Fremont , Lin
coln , Beatrice , KcarnW' and the entire state.
Council Bluffs oddfellows have also been in
vited and a delegation Is expected to bo
present. The daughters of Kebeea will also
bo out in full force. J\lessrs. \ Nichols , How
ard and Bennett constitute the hull commit
tee ; Messrs. Evofjs , , Johnson , Moore , Strif-
fen , McKay , Johhsofi , Kogers , Evans and
Bennett the refreshment committee , nnd
Messrs. Sheely and , Patterson the hotel com
mittee. Heduced Talcs have been arranged
at the hotels and visitors will bo met at the
depot by rcceptioiTt'oromlttees and after re
porting at the hall , 'Fourteenth and Dodge ,
will be assigned to their places of entertain
ment. A good attendance is urged nnd ex
pected.
Who Was "the Author ?
The intimate acquaintance of pmana and
Nebraska knights with P. S. K. Monoll , of
this city , the strength and members of the
local order and their justifiable prldo In the
city and state , render the discussion of the
authorship of the uniform rank of special in
terest. The following , as shown by the rec
ords of the supreme lodge , and on the tcstl
mony of Mr. Monell , la a correct statement
of the history leading up to the establish
ment of the uniform rank as it appeared m a
recent issue of the Spur :
In 1MU , at the session of too supreme ledge
in Philadelphia , Brother Monell , then the su
in high neck and long bleevest high
neck and short sleevesin creamspinks ,
blue and salmons , at $1.50.
2 SPECIAL BARGAIN IN
Domestic Department.
UIM ) yards of 'iO-inch Brown Cotton ,
damaged by New York lire , only slight
ly scorched on edges. Price of perfect
goods "e. We shall offer this lot at the
extreme low price of i > ) c per yard.
r)0 pieces of Apron Cheek Gin-rhams ,
superior quality , regularly sold at Sic.
at this sale 5e.
SALIC OF BLANKETS , COMFORT
ERS AND CARRIAGE LAP
ROBES. TWILLED AND
FANCY FLANNELS
will bo continued.
Special Offerings
LADIES'"HOSIERY ' ,
10 do/.en Ladies' tine Wool Hose ,
with merino heels and toes , in blacks
and colors , at 2e. .
f > 0 do/.en Ladies' extra line WoolIIose
in blacks , navy blue and seal brown , at
. ' ! oe. These goods are positively sold by
other parties at 4f > c and Title.
5 ( ) dp/on Ladies' English Cashmere
ITo-c , , in blacks and colors , at ftOe. Wo
have no hesitancy in saying that this is
the best value in Omaha.
, " 1 do/en Ladies' French Cashmere
Hose , all black , extra value at ( toe.
li'i do/.en Ladies' French Cashmere
Hose , in blacks and modes , very line at
premo representative from Nebraska , intro
duced a resolution to create a higher body of
the Knights of Pythias. Tills resolution pro
vided tliAt nn member of less rank than a P.
C. should bo eligible to membership in the
proposed branch. Thus , In order to obtain '
membership in the higher branch , the knight
must'have passed through the chairs of the
subordinate lodge. This resolution was re
ceived in the coldest possible manner , and
on motion of Robinson Williams , of Maine ,
the MoneU .resolution was promptly
tabled ; and there it slept a peaceful
sleep until the next session of the
supreme lodge , held in Cleveland in 1877.
At this session Brother Monell again pre
sented his rejected resolution. On this oc
casion the matter was referred to tlio com
mittee on written work , where it was rocked
to sleep by D. A. Cushman , of Illinois. Not
hearing from the committee , Brother Mon-
cll , at the same session , renewed his efforts
and the resolution was again referred ; this
time , however , to John Van Valkenburgh ,
chairman of the committee on state of the
order. The resolution was favorably re
ported on , and a special committee was ap
pointed to report on the matter at the next
session of the supreme lodge. This committee
mitteo was composed of the following
knights : John Van Valkenburgh , Iowa ;
Justus B. Kiithbone , Washington , D. C. ;
Stansbdr.v J. Wllley , Delaware ; John J.
Monell , Nebraska ; F. P. Dnnn , California.
Three days prior to the session ot the supreme
premo lodge in 1S7S this committee met. A
constitution and laws were prepared by Van
Valkenburgh. This constitution provided
that members of the supreme lodge should
bo alone cligihle to the proposed rank , and
that the said rank should bo placed under
the control of the supreme lodtje. The ritual
was prepared by Kathbone and Monell.
When the supreme lodge met in Indianapolis
In Is7a , this report was presented , and on
motion of Kobinson Williams , of Maine , the
same was Indefinitely postponed. Through
the efforts of members of the committee , the
matterwas reconsidered , and on motion ofV. .
A. Cotter , of Kentucky , a special committee
with S. S. Davis , S. C. , as chairman , was ap
pointed to take the committee's report and
revise the same. The report of the Van
Vulkenburs committee provided that the
of rank should bo"Tho "
niuno the now Armory"
From this report , prepared by Van Vnlk-
enburg , Hathbono and Monell , was written
the ritual , constitution and laws of the pres
ent Uniform Hank. In the autumn of 1S78
these laws were promulgated by S. S. Davis ,
S. C. , and thus put in motion. From that
time until IsS-l the Uniform Hank was under
the direct control of the supreme chancellor.
At the Now Orleans session of the supreme
lodge , in l S" , the constitution was uiodilled ,
the rank of major general created , and James
K. Carniihan appointed to the position.
The intention of Bro. Monell was that n
higher body should bo created , when ho in
troduced his resolution. Thus the Uniform
Hank Knights of Pythias obtained its origin ,
and had it not been for the persistent and
untiring efforts of John J. Monell , at a time ,
too , when there was some very bitter
prejudice against innovation , in all
probability the order would have
been deprived of the great benefits de
rived from the existence of the Uniform Hank.
The claim of Bro. Bob Newell to have been
the oriirinator of a uniform for the Knights
of Phythlas.Jwhlch was llrst worn in 1S70 , is
not denied , although that uniform had noth
ing to do with the establishment of n rank.
Neither is It claimed tint the idea of a higher
body was entirely original with him , but
it is claimed that Mr. Monell's determination
and persistence finally resulted in the estab
lishment of the present order.
Mr. Monoll's original motion in ' 70 as re
ported in the ofllclul records , reads :
"Hesolvcd. That imdiatory steps betaken
taken to originate under the jurisdiction nnd
control of the supreme lodge , a higher body
with proper ritual , regalia , uniform , written
and unwritten work , etc. "
Mr , Monoll wanted a higher order and
worked for that object. Mr. Carnahan
In his work on Pythlanlsm emphatically
claims that it Is a higher order and Supreme
remo Chancellor Woodruff , in his report to
the supreme lodge , on the action of the committee
mitteo in iierfccting the rank , and his action
in promulgating the same , discusses this
question at length , and emphatically anil re
peatedly states that the committee under
stood they were to adopt a higher rnnk , and
that they did so.
In view of these facts the claims ot a re
cent article that a sir knight is not higher
than a plain knight is misleading.
* *
*
Tlio Marathon Ball.
Among the social events of the week was
the ball under the auspices of the Marathon
lodge , No. 92 , K. of P. , at Goodrich hall.
Wednesday evpnlng , October 3 , where a
large party of merry-makers assembled.
. > dozen Ladies' extra line Plain
Cashmere Hose , all blacks , bought to
toll at Sl.iW , at * 1.00.
U" > do/.en Ladies' extra fine Ribbed
Cashmere Hose , all black , bought to
sell at Jl.ltf. at $1.00.
Iu Ladies' Cotton lie o we have a full
assortment , including the Onyx. Clenn-
fast , and other popular makes , ranging
in price from Hoc to $1.125 per pair.
Boys' and Girls' School
Hose.
Of these wo have a complete assort
ment iu plain and corduroy ribbed ,
grey and brown mixed , with double
heels , toes and knees , extra long.
Ladies' and Children's
Underwear.
In White , Natural Greys , Medicated ,
Scarlets , etc.
1 case Ladies' Fine Ribbed Vests , silk
fronts , at.r)0c , all Whites and Creams ,
an excellent garment.
Mens' Furnishings.
Men's extra heavy white and gray
wool shirts and drawers at SUe , well
worth $1.
Men's line medicated scarlet shirts
and drawers at 85e ; this quality is worth
iM.oU.
Men's striped camels hair shirts and
drawers at 7oe , formerly $1.125.
Men's line white wool shirts and
drawers at $1.50 , actual value $1 .
Men's real camels hair shirts and
drawers this quality was bought to
sell for $12 our price $1.60.
MEN'S HALF HOSE.
MonsEnglish merino and camel's hair
half hose at 125e , formerly oOe.
Aided by good music and efficient manage
ment , the evening was passed in a very en
joyable manner. Refreshments were served
at the proper hour , after which time the
guests repaired to the ball room , and the re
mainder of the well arranged programme was
participated in.
Among those present were : Mcsdamcs J.
C. Taylor , E. J. Taylor , O. I1. II. Bale , II.
M. Bale , Murphy , Erwin , Teall , Kennedy.
Anderson , Dwyer , Decker , Desolcs anil
Epeneterj of Denver. Misses Kulp , Peitls ,
Yniger , Taylor , Miller , Brennan , Lang ,
Sparks , Holmes , Mears , Shclton , Bale , Mor
risen , McLain , Lyddell , McBcth , Dalle v ,
Bannister , Corlett , Spencer nnd Bubbard.
Messrs. Plumb , Hortou , Murphy , Kogers ,
Fry , Lung. Bawlo.v , Younger , Denny , Me-
Claniihan , Taylor , Bale , Hosteller , Diiboles ,
Teall , Forest Taylor , Dwyer , An-lcrson , Ken
nedy , Brown , Day , Smith , Howe , Hurley ,
Ely , Coo , Vnnnlco , Epcnetcr of Denver ,
Langstailt , U'essell , Ames , Kudd , Mullen ,
McConnauhoy. Halo , Allen , Crcighton , Ben
son , Kcrr , McMullen and Wheeler.
It Is tlio intention of the committee in
charge to give a series of these parties nt
proper intervals during the season.
#
A Ilntnlllon Organized.
The officers of the several uniform divisions
of Knights of Pythias in the North Platte
country met at Fremont. Wednesday night
and organized the Fourth batallion by the
election of the following oftieers :
Lieutenant Colonel F. I. Ellick , Fremont.
Major W. B. Dale , Columbus.
Surgeon Dr. J. S. Dovries , Fremont.
Chaplain Hev. K. L. Knox , Columbus.
*
A New I.OKO. )
A camp of Modern Woodmen nf America
was organized nt Wilsonville , Monday night ,
by Mr. James Kamplin of Omaha , assisted
by Mr. Stone , a memlier from Howard. The
membership includes all the prominent men
in town. Tlio camp starts under very favor
able circumstances.
ol' llclioknli.
No doubt next year there will be a na
tional convention of the Daughters of He-
bcknh from all the Jurisdictions. The hvlios
say they should have some part in legislat
ing for themselves , and proper representa
tion in the Souvereign Grand lodge. An or
ganisation now numbering over one hundred
thousand , as the Daughters of Kcbokah do ,
ought to have the right to a word or two in
legislation for their government. In fact ,
wo think it would bo an improvement to have
sonic of the fair sex attending the sessions
when such legislation l being discussed.
* *
Improved Order of Hod Men.
The Great Council of the United States
has adjourned to rcasemblo at Baltimore
next September. The order has hud a net
Increase of 1SX)0 ( ) during the past great sun ,
the increase in California being over six hun
dred. Tlio prospects for the present great
sun nro very bright , nnd we hope to see the
increase double that of the past great sun.
Hastings Notes.
The third battalion , Nebraskabrigade uni
formed rank , Knights of Pythias was or
ganized In Hastings Wednesday night. It
consists of Huthven division NcCook ; Kosa
division , cSuttonj Moua division , Kearney ;
Dclphia division , Broken Bow , and Hastings
division. Tlio captain , lieutenant and herald
of each division were present to form the or
ganization , und the occasion was one of great
interest and pleasure. Sir Knight S. D.
Bunt , of McCook. was elected lieutenant
colonel , and Sir Knight A. A. Callahan , of
Sutton , major. It is though tlio now battal
ion can muster a , strength of aOJ well drilled
knights.
Hasting lodge No , 50 , I. O. O. F. , decided
at It last meeting to hold memorial services
In honor of Past Grand Sire Thomas Wildcy ,
about October 20.
They Inspected.
Black Eagle division , K. of P. , as well as
the chaplain , Dean Gardner , and tin suvgcon ,
were present at the regular inspection of the
Omaha Uuards last week. There were a
number of ladles present , nnd in nil respects
the inspection was one of the most Into/cst-
mg of the season.
Thurinnn at the Cnplinl.
WASHINGTON , Oct. 0. Judge Thu.-raan and
son arrived here this morning about 9 o'clock.
During the day the Judge will consult with
the attorneys In the telephone rnso and this
afternoon will go out to Oak View , where ho
will be the guest of the prcsidc.il cVcr.Sun *
day. ' ' , 'I , '
HOOK. UKVIKW.
Potent CiitniinlKii Iiltrrnttirc ,
Thousands of dollars are being spent
by campaign managers on literature
which is so dry and uninviting that the
men who are to bo convinced nnd per
suaded to vote by thee documents will
not look at them. The most effective ;
thing which has been issued is a neatly
arranged f election of protection ple >
lures from the brilliant weekly Judge ,
with reading matter taken from the
editorials. The caricaturist has an ad
vantage which other supporters of n
ciitiho cannot possess , and that is that
ho delights the neutral men \vho-o con
victions are of a floating character , anil
require to bo ehrystalli/ed into solidity
before they will embrace either one )
side or the other. Over this unknown ,
nit certainly numerous clement , Judge
ms exerted great Inlliience during the
whole of this contest , and the republication -
cation of a number of the most tolling
ilctures was a happy thought. One of
: ho very best is a question jmt by au
American workman to John Bull ,
which appears to have posed the old
gentleman : "Mr. Bull , it free trade is
such a blessing , why do your skilled
workmen come to this country , instead
of American workmen goin'g to En
gland' : " ' The American workman
points to Castle Garden's emigrant
bureau , whence issue long Illcs
of English workingmen. Consider
ing that the immigration to this country
from England last year was half a mil
lion , the American workman asks the
question with great pertinency , and it
will trouble both John Bull nnd his
American allies to answer him. An
other delightful one is Grover Clovo-
land's Free Lunch , in which the pau
per laborers of Europe are represented ,
as grabbing the food of the American
workiiiLMimii. The fun of thiscaricaturo
is mainly in the representation of.
Grovcr Cleveland as a rowdy saloon
keeper of the Bowery b'hoy type. The
style seems to suit his expanded coun
tenance better than the fancy portrait
painted of him by that lurid 'artist Don
Dickinson. Still a third gem is the pic
ture of the Canadian farmer bringing
his potatoes to tlio American market to
the unmeasured dismay of the native
farmers. The book is Illled with laugh
able hits and at the moderate rate of 10
cents cannot fail to bo ultili/.ed by the
republican warty on a largo scale , for it
will convince men who will close their
eyes to more formal expositions of the
same facts
A Biinr HI-.TOIIV or run KIITIIUCAS :
PAKTV , by Eugene V. Snnilley , 1-J mo.
doth .Vic , paper ' . ' 'ic , published by John D.
Alilen , New Vork.
This bright little compendium will
no doubt have a wide circulation ns a
campaign document , for it comprises in
ilholf the essence of those things which
the republican leaders are endeavoring
to bring to the recollection of the coun
try. But besides this , theve is a brief
recapitulation of political events in the
United States from the earliest forma
tion of parlies , and this portion is writ
ten witli irreat brevity , clearness and
an ulter absence from prejudice. The
only feeling visible is a lingering re
gret at the death of the old whig
party , a sentiment shadowed by many
distinguished writers and thinkers
among the democracy of the south.
Yu.i : LKCTI-KIS : ox THIS SI-XIIAY SCIKKII , , by
B. Clay Trumbull. 8 vo. Published by
John D. Wattles , Philadelphia.
The writer is the well-known editor
of the Sunday School Times , who was
chosen by.tho faculty tyf Yale as. the
Lyman Bcechcr lecturer to the divinity
school of the old college. The lectures
were so interesting from a literary
standpoint that a strong desire was
shown by President Timothy Dwight
nnd his colleagues that these addresses
should be printed , nnd the result is the
presentation to the public of a hand
some octavo volume which will undoubt
edly take its place in many libraries.
The prelude is a proof that the Sunday
school is in its essence borrowed from
the practice of the Jews i'n very early
times. They divided the purely re
ligious observance of the Sabbath into
two services , one of which , hold in the
afternoon , was the prototype of modern
Sunday schools. From this point Dr.
Trumbull traces it down the tide o (
time to present days , when it has boon
revived from a somewhat perfunctory
condition and elevated as one of the
most important agents of evangelical
Christianity. This book is valuable
from every point of view , and no one
who reads it will regret the employ
ment of his timo.
"A HOOSIRU is Ki'MRiA , " by Perry S. Heath ,
12 ino , published by the Lorborn company
of Baltimore , Chicago and Now York.
The aim of the publishing housO
which presents this hand homo voluma
to the American people is to create a
series of distinctively American works
illustrated by American artists. The
hifh honor of leading the series has
fallen to the lot of a journalist , a bril
liant Washington correspondent , whoso
picturesque and racy descriptions of
Holy Mother Itupia will afford very
agreeable reading. Perry Heath liked
country and the people , and did not dislike -
like their cuisine and their bovoragcs ,
but the fear of the spy and the police
man evidently affected him. L'nliko
most travelers , vlio see nothing save
what the guide hooks mention as worthy
of being soon , ho rambled around with
the enterprise of American journalism ,
noting many things , studying many
things , but constantly keeping the tai'l
of his eye open to avoid
comnlicatioiiB with the guardians
of the public ponce. lie indued
visited the palaces and the museums ,
ami stared at the bric-a-brac and the
precious stones , and the malachite doors
and tables ; but his heart was with the
people , the peasants working in the
streets hying down blocK paving , tlio
monks moving with mulllcil feet like
cats. and superintending funeral proces
sions , the drosky drivers and their be
loved horses , the salesmen manipulating
their counting machines , and all tlio
varied panorama of popular life. Ho
does not seem to have inado any special
study of the nobles , pot-hup * believing
them to bo the same as the peasants ,
only with privileges and richer. But
they belong to other races , and are not
truly Sluvor. e , being either Varangian ,
Finnic or Tartar.
The illustrations are of a very high
character. They are process work from
pen and ink drawings of great force
and beauty , resembling cxuui&ito etch
ings. One ol the illustrations , that to
the Rogues' Murkot , rosomblcs in com
position , in the ehnractorixation of the
ilgures , and in the nice balance of the
groups , a painting by Pasinl or For-
tuny. Another , whioh depicts the Rus
sians in tlio harvest Held , is as tomlor
and sympathetic in its delineation us n ,
picture by any one of the Barbazon
school. To the book collector this vol
ume will be intensely welcome , for nuch
illustrations are rare , oven in tlio mag-
nxines that prldo themselves upon their
artistic standard.
A horse and bujgy { bolonginj ; to
Charlqs J. Montcr worn stolen last
night while hitched ut the corner of
Twenty-fifth and California streets. , ,