THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY DECEMBER 3i > . 18S8.-SIXTEEN PAGES.
AMONG THE SOCIETY PEOPLE ,
Social Happenings nnd Gossip or
Christmas Wook.
NEW YEAR'S CALLING REVIVED.
PnrtlcR , IlnllH , Dances ,
I < en | ) Vcnr AffnifH , MurrluitCN ,
ClirlfttinitH 1-vontH niul Other
Newsy Hoclnty
New Vcnr'B Calling ,
There nro some indications that the time-
honored custom of keeping open house en
New Year's ' will bo revived In Omaha again
this Reason. A number ol ladles have an
nounced their Intention of celebrating this
day In good old style und it Is to be hoped
that the remainder of the gentler sex will
follow their example.
New Year's calling Is peculiarly an Ameri
can institution nnd Is a relic ot the hospitality
of the good old colonial days. It is to bo hoped
that the custom will never dlo out as the day
has practically become a national holiday
nnd Is looked upon ns n fitting close to the
Christmas holidays , It would Indeed bo la
mentable If sordid motives should induce the
American people to abandon this prettiest of
customs. Luckily the custom promises to be
perennial in New York City , the great Amer
ican metropolis , and although other cities in
the union may iieglocl its observance for a
time , still the Knickerbockers will ever Keep
Its memory green.
During the las ! year or two the custom bus
been somewhat neglected in Omaha
owing to the remarkable Influx
of Ht rangers. Now that its so
ciety has reached something of a definite
form , the old social customs of a metropolis
are being revived , among them , New Year's
calling. Tin : 15ii : : will most willingly pub
lish the names of all ladies who will keep
open house on Tuesday. The names should
be left at or mailed to the city editors office
not later than Monday noon. Among those
who have already given notice they will re
ceive are the following :
Mrs. I ) . A. Thomas will keep opnn house
at her residence , MID North Twenty-llrst
street , assisted by Mesdamcs M. J. Hulsey ,
C , It. Frundlln and Miss Lime Thompson.
Mr. P. C. Himohaugh has announced that
he will keep open house , and has Invited
nearly all the leading merchants of the city
to call upon him.
Mrs. K. S. Clnnlaus will keep open house
New Year's ' day at her residence , 'JO 15 Cald-
wcll street , assisted by Mrs. 11. 1J. . Craig ,
Mrs. J. R. Simpson , Mrs. J. W. Wbhnson ,
Mrs. W.lllam Payne , Mrs. S. Dorsoy , Miss
Lou Washington , Miss Minnie llcsud of
Lexington , Mo. , and Miss Jennie Smith of
lilalr , Neb.
Umli'r tlie .Mistletoe.
Arthur Guiou returned homo from Hobart
college a few days since and , was accom
panied by his classmate , William Hills. On
Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hoscho
gave a party in honor of these young gentle
men that was attended by about ono hund
red of Mr. Guioif s friends. One of the fea
tures of the occasion was the sp'rieof mis
tletoe hung on the chandelier , nnd every
young lady who strayed under that fatal bit
of lolingo had to pay the customary penalty.
Among those present were the following :
The Misses Ida Dixon , Mary Popplotou ,
Mary Hotkin , Mary Sherwood , Nettle Sher
wood , Mcrtha Yost , Gcno Thomas , Mary
Ludington , Gertrude Clarke , Delia Chan
dler , Clara Hrown. Mablc Fonda , Gundy
Coburn , Eugenia Kount/o , Kinnm Hoag-
land , Alice Hrown , Mary Hrown , Mabel
Pratt , Lila Alexander , Mabol Ualconibo ,
Sarah McClIntock , Anna Milhml , Hcssio
Yntcs , Florence Yates , Ella Pres ,
ton , Mnriruret Williams , May Willis-
Maool Orchard , Hello Dowcy , Alice Parker ,
Ada Parker , Carrie House , Lillian House ,
May Yates , Jciinio McClelland. Carrie Dot-
wollor , Grace Himebaugh , MayCopeland ,
Jcssio Farnsworth , Cora Fnrnsworth , Emma
Wakelcy. Maud Oliver. Mamie Oliver , Jesse
Clark , Sadie Nash , Emma Halbach , C.irrio
Jordan. Messrs. Ed Sherwood , Will Mc-
Caguo , Seth Drake , Howard Clark , Will
Hweezy , Cliarlen Herr , Will Doane , Henry
Uustln , Herbert Rogers , Hurrv McConnlck ,
Herbert Cook , Drake O'Rielly , Fred
Preston , Walter Preston , Morris
Hcull , Charles Heal , Leonard Strong ,
George Strung , Will Clarke , Charles Clarke.
Caldwell Hamilton , Frank Hamilton , Will
Hamilton , Harry Carey , Ed Carey , Charles
Hull , Edmund Sherrill , Augustus Kountzo ,
Charles Kountze , Will Koenig , Will Puxton ,
Stuart Sears , Olark Rodlclr , John Patrick ,
Fred Rustin , Hurry Jordan , Charles Barton ,
Ilnrry Moores , Richard O'Riolly , O. S. . East
man , Herbert Wheeler , Charles Stone. Ed
McCann , George Mercer , Herbert Hicks ,
Perry Maucott , and Harry Morford.
Mrs. Hoscbc. Mrs. Parker , Mr. Charles
Guiou and Mr. Hoscho received and enter
tained these guests.
Tlio Hnrkcr Party.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Joseph IJarkor gave n danc
ing party Friday evening in honor of
Augustus und Charles Kountze , sons of Her
man ICountzc. Tlio parlors nnd library were
handsomely [ decorated , and Mr. and Mrs.
Hurher , who nro famed as entertainers , were
ut their best. Tlio host and hostess were
assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Caldwell , Miss Kountze , Mr. Augustus
Kountzo and Mr. Charles T. Kountzo. Among
the very many guests were : Mr. nnd Mrs.
Kountze. Mr. and Mrs. Mierbower , Mr. and
Mrs. 12. S. Dundy , jr. , Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Williams. Mr. and Mrs. William Carter ,
Fort lirluger ; Mr. nnd Mrs. Warren Rogers ,
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rogers , Mr. nnd Mrs.
William Popploton , Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Caldwell , Mr. nnd Mrs. George Marker , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Frank Johnson , the Misses
Hongland. the Misses Dundy , the
Misses Sharp , thu Misses Creighton ,
the Misses Yates , Misses Orchard ,
Gndio Coburn , Lake , McKcnna , Emily
Wakoloy , Yost , Thomas of Lcavenworth ,
Sadie Nash , Kathcrlno Marker , Ludington ,
Daisy Doane , Mishop , Uoyd , McClelland ,
Burns , Hrown , Anna Millard , Mlrrlam
Chase , Lockwood , Graca Himebaugh , Miss
Minor of California ; Messrs. Al. Patrick ,
Hierbowcr of Chicago , Pierre Garncau of
St. Louis , Will Paxton , Arthur Gulon , Hills ,
Mugutrc , Douel , Cartun , Hurkley , ICoonlg ,
Wood , John Patrick , Millus , Howe , Will
Doane , Marsh , George Mercer , Will Hamil
ton , Will Wakelcy , Caldwell Hamilton , Ken
nedy , Frank Hamilton , McCormack , Osgood ,
Charles Heall , Morris lloall , Mr. Augustus
Kountze , Mr. Charles ICount/e.
A Surprint.
On Friday evening and far Into the night
the strains of sweet music and merry laugh
ter filled the air In the vicinity of 715 North
Seventeenth street. It was the occasion of
u surprise party tendered to Miss Julia Leon
unu her cousin , Miss Rctta Hugorty , Miss
Hugcrty resides in Aurora , Nob. , and is
upending the holidays with her cousin hero.
The friends of uoth took advantage of the
opportunity thus afforded to signalize the oc
casion by n well planned and most successful
surprise. The pary ; was organized by Miss
Katie McShauu and Mr. F. J. McArdlo , who
feel gratified with the cnjo.vablo results.
Amongst those present wcra Miss Maggie
McSlmno , Miss Mary MuArdlo , Mr. und
Mrs. James Kcnnoy , Miss Mary Shannon ,
Miss Mary McMuhoii , Mr. Ed. MoMiibon ,
Mr. Thomas Leon , Mr. nnd Mrs. David
O'Connor , Mrs. Leon , Mr. Tom Coburn ,
Mlas Agnes O'Connor. the Misses
Hose and Maggie Donnelly , Mr.
Phillip MoArdlo Miss Mary Do-
vltt , Mr. und Mrs. William Hayes ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. William Gentleman , 'Miss
Katie Mulcahy , Mr. William Mulcahy , Miss
Annie llurko , Mr. P. Hurko , Miss Mary Me-
Curnlan , Mr. und Mrs. McCurniun , Miss
Bavics , of Springllold. 111. : Mr. William
Coburn , Mr. O'Nell , Miss Celia Carlos. Mr.
Will Malier , Mr. George Hlrsh , Mr. Tom
Donnelly , Mr. John Donnelly , Mr. Tom
MV1.l.l".Mr > Jmnos F I"Fi Mr. Charles
White , Miss Kane.
The party broke up at a late hour , the
guests being much pleased with the cntoy-
jnent of the evening und expressing tholr
kind wishes for the future welfare of the
fair recipients.
Children on Masque.
A number of children gave a delightful
masque ball at Masonic hall on Thursday
evening. The affair was a pleasant ono ana
number of pretty uud grotesque costumes
were worn. The programme was varied
and doting parents looked on with a smile of
pleasure. The participants and characters
represented were as follows.
Ira Van Camp , court dress ; Hcrtha Van
Camp , Pansles ; Lauren Drake , French cook ;
Josephine Drone , Hopocp ; Louise DraKe ,
courtcostume ; Alice Drake , court costume ;
Grace Allen , flower eirl ; Lizzie Allen , Mar
tha Washington ; May Armstrong , snow ;
Ross Towle. Alphonso ; HnttieCady , Danish
peasant ; Frederica Wessells , Hcs io
Towlc , flower girl ; Jessie Van Camp ,
princess ; Leo Van Camp. Prince of Wales ;
May Morse , Louis XVI. court costume ;
Hcsslc Sturlcvcnt , Juno ( lower girl ; Jcssio
Dickinson , frost : Hc so ! Hawks , winter :
Marcie Mortal , folly ; Mlna Crcmcr , winter ;
Ctiancy Harron , Nanki Pee ; Leon Crcmer ,
knight of the g.irter : Charlie Allen , sir
knight : Edwin Alexander , court costume ;
Mcrtha SI6an , Undine ; Howard Tildcn ,
Johnny Hancock ; May Mount , gipsy ;
Mcrt Raymond , Omaha National Guards ;
Earl Raymond , George Washington ; Ger
trude Goodrich , winter : Harold CopelanU ,
court Jester ; Masher Colpctzer ; Tom Morse.
ncxvsboy ; Mcrt Morse , captain National
Guards ; Llla Lolly , night : Richard Gray ,
continental dress ; Charlie Forman , page ;
Gordon Clarke , cadet ; Henry Clarke , dude ;
Hert Corbet Corbert. knlckcrbocker ; Carrie
Corbcrt , princess ; Arthur Corbert , Italian of
old time ; Hcssle Mrndy , Highlander ; Ward
Clark , Chinaman ; Robert Morse , "Little
Hey Mine ; * ' Hortenso Clark , flower girl ;
Florence Morse , fairy princess , Ethel Morse ,
folly ; Llla Carter , Swiss girl ; Janetto Rog
ers. hermit ; Arthur Copolund , wizard ; Win-
frcd Gray , shepherdess ; Alllo Dickinson ,
continental dress ; Mablo Hrown , Tyrolean ;
Ira Shiverick , tailor ; Charlie Shivcriek ,
htghhindcr ; Nathan Shivcriek , Poop Hah ;
Charlie Pratt , Louis XVI. courtcostume.
A Hood Pin I HIMIn tli < > Waltz.
It is on Interesting question in a small way ,
this matter of n man piloting his partner
through a crowded room. To n certain ex
tent it Is , of course , mere force nmjcurc ; ho
Is the stronger of the two , and when ho
makes a turn to the right his partner must
turn with him.
The legitimate step is Itself exceedingly
clastic , and at the same time exceedingly
simple. If dancing were taught on rational
principles , which it never is , cotillions would
be plrasanter than they arc , and this ex
planation would possess neither novelty nor
interest.
The waltz consists of three movements ,
timed to tlireo beats ol music.
First , ouu foot is moved away from the
other.
Second , the other is moved after it.
Third , a turn , or merely n rest marked by
some slight change in the position of thu feet ,
finishes the measure.
The elasticity , the variety , lies in this :
That the first movement may bo In any di
rection , forward , backward , to the right or
loft , in any intermediate direction , and that
the third movement may bo n mere marking
of the time or a rapid faccabout.
There being this latitude in even the most
"classical" waltzing , a girl must bo what
Irving Bishop calls a thought-reader , and
what liis antagonists call a muscle-reader.
She must perceive , without any definitely
codified system of upprisal , her partner's
purpose.
Generally speaking she does , if he is clear
headed about the matter.
If , of course , he is vacillating and wonder
ing how to dodge a team of cannon-ball
waltzcrs , she will lose touch nnd break the
harmony.
Year Party.
About forty collides assembled at Crap's
hall Friday evening to attend a strictly pri
vate leap year party , given by n few of the
young ladies of this city. Venuto Brothers
furnished music for twenty nicely solcctel
numbers. Tlie following ladies formed the
various committees :
Reception Misses Kate Dempsey , Minnie
Whitesidcs , Amelia Dcmpsoy , Hattie Fitts.
Arrangements Misses llattie Fitts , Maria
Macbeth , Ada Whitesidcs , Maggie Smith.
Floor * Dora Harrington , Amelia Dempsey -
soy , Minnie Whitcside : Hattlo Fitts , Agoio
Smith.
Refreshments were served by the ladies in
the hall. The whole affair was conducted
in the elegant manner peculiar only to the
gentle sox , ami the gentlemen fevered with
invitations were delighted with the manner
in which they were entertained. Tlie adies
had very wisely invited none but good
dancers , and as a consequence there were no
wall flowers among the gentlemen.
The Misses McAdams , Doty , Read , Rcicli-
ert. Matio Deniston , Nora Harrington , Mollie
O'Ncil ' , Katie Liddell , Ada Whitesldc , Mm-
1110 Whitcsldo , Mary AIcHoath , Daily , Ada
Tobitt , Dunn , Taylor , Ella Thurston , May
Carey , Aggie Smith , Hattie Fitz , Amelia
Dempsey , Maggie Dcmnsoy , Katie Dempsey ,
Harris , Tillio Liingon , Hums , nnd the Mes-
damcs Wieudheim , Clark , West and Nicholas.
The Messrs. Will Colt , C. L. Smith , W. A.
Ituugburn , M. H. Whcclock , John McUctb ,
H. H. Wiley , C. Kelly , J. A. Swalson , A. R.
Campbell , N. E. Redmond , Arthur Howe ,
Wcsscls , Hell , J. E. Harding , Dave Mahoney ,
W. A. Freeman , A. J. MoklerV. . J. Scott ,
A. Muttcrficld , Harry Farris , . \ . MyerhofT ,
C. H. Ware , J. L. Cobb , F. D. Dibble , F. H.
Xirboch , Frank Fox , C. M. Hachtnann.
Fifteenth Wedclmjj Anniversary.
On the 15th lust , invitations wore issued to
the many personal friends of Mr. and Mrs.
D. I. Thornton , announcing the fifteenth
wedding reception to be given by them on
the Usth inst. , at their residence , 123 North
Eighteenth street.
Hardly had the gas been lighted In the
building before the guusts of the evening
commenced arriving. Those from Lincoln
and other outside cities came direct to the
residence , with the exception of a few , who
stopped at the store for a short time on the
way.
way.At 8 o'clock , after a general reception , at
which Mr. and Mrs , Thornton did them
selves proud , assisted by the Misses Horlin
and Mr. Thomas P. Thornton , the spacious
dining room was thrown open nnd twenty of
the guests took scats at tiio first table. A
fervent prayer and benediction was offered
by Rov. FV. . Foster , of the Immanuel Hap-
list church , after which these nt the table
did Justice to one of the most elaborate repasts -
pasts over served in the city. Aside from
the repast , them was music and singing on
the llrst floor , the piano being presided over
by Miss Ina Kennedy In her most excellent
selections. Card playing , as well as crack
ing Jokes , tolling frontier stories and smok
ing tbo flavored Havanas nnd n general
merry tlmo was had In the corridors and
rooms up stairs. The merry making con
tinued until 3 o'clock n. in.
Kindergarten Party.
Miss Ida Isaacs gave her annual Christmas
pa'rty to thu children attending her kinder-
irarten , on Saturday afternoon , from it till 0 ,
There wore over llfty children present , and
they formed n very lovely picture ns they
marched together or danced nnd played
games. AtI : UU a grand march was formed
from the music room to the kindergarten ,
where the little ones sat down to lunch at
pretty little tables decorated alternately with
pink und blue.
Among tha children present were Marion
Haines , Mamie und Susie Holdrege , Gludus
Sloatan , Janet Rogers , Ruby Gladstone ,
Irene and Gertie HOJJIO , Carrie Purvis , Ella
May Urown , Marion Connull , Mabol Carter ,
Faith Potter , Ruth und Katie Wiley , Loretta
Sylvus , Edith Dumont , Helen Hunt , Helen
duly , Rex Morchouso , Willie Galbralth ,
Aubrey Potter , Ralph Hammond , Harvey
Clayton , Dean Cady , Robbie Morse , Max
Coo , Harry Montgomery , Karl Stcrricker ,
Jay Fuller , Georgia Marker , Harriet Culloy ,
Lottie Lally , Mattel Hudson , Adeline Fagnn.
A I'liiintoin Surprisn Party ,
A most unique and pleasant surprise was
tendered Miss Eva Speiglo on Christmas
night , her seventeenth birthday. About 0
o'clock some twenty-live of her friends ,
robed completely lu white , burst Into her
house on North Sixteenth street , and com
pletely took possession. After going
through the usual formalities of u surprise.
the party proceeded to pass a most delightful
evening In dancing , games , singing etc. At
I'JsSO they loft , wishing Miss Splogle many
happy returns of her birthday.
Pommy 1 van lans ,
About snventy-Uv" member * ot the Penn
sylvania association of Nebraska met in the
council chamber Thursday night for the pur
pose of perfecting organization nnd electing
the oftlccrs of the society.
General Charles F. Mandorson was elected
governor , J. U. Uruner llrst liautenaut gov
ernor , W. F. Qrifuth tocond llcutenaut gov
ernor , Dorse * H. Houok third lieutenant
governor , Victor F. Mussclman secretary.
and R. C. Patterson treasurer. Messrs.
Larimer , Nason , Loisenrtng , Fahs , SchHvcr ,
Anderson und Hriphaui were elected sena
tors , who constitute the executive committee.
It was decided that all Pennsvlvanhius liv
ing in the state are eligible to membership ,
provided they send the Initiation fee nccom-
jmnlcd by nn autograph letter , which shall
bo equivalent to Mgnlng the constitution.
A comtnitcce was npi > olntcd to make ar
rangements for a banquet In the near future.
'I lie Dramatic' Club.
The Omaha Dramatic club has been In
vited to give a performance In Fremont , nnd
will present "A Scrap of Paper" In Love's
fine now opera house next Tuesday ( New
Years ) evening. They will leave Omaha
on n special train at 4 o'clock on the after
noon of New Year's day , arriving In Fre
mont in time fur supper , nnd leaving there
Immediately after the performance , cet back
to Omaha about midnight. A largo number
of society people will accompany the club ,
making a pleasant social occasion of the trip.
Any friends of the club who desire to join
thu club , nnd who have not yet secured
tickets , can do so on application to any mem-
bur of the club. The price of a round-trip
ticket , Including a reserved scat In the opera
house , Is $1.00.
Itcuciitlon of Mr. null Mrs. Conil , nt
f Fri'inoilt.
On Thursday , December 20 , an elegant re
ception was tendered by Mr. and Mrs. Coad ,
of Fremont , Neb. , nt their beautiful home ,
Maple Grove. It was without doubt the
greatest society gathering Fremont has ever
witnessed , ana was attended not only by the
elite of that enterprising city but also by
numerous guests from abroad. Among the
Omaha people present were Mr. and Mrs. C.
S. Raymond. Mr. and Mrs. F. Hull , Dr. and
Mrs. J. C. Wliinnery , Dr. McKumin , Miss
Mattie Itoylo and the Omaha Musical Union
orchestra , which dispensed sweet strains of
music fur the occasion.
Last Monday night was "Mozart Night'1 at
the College of Music , on Hartley street. Miss
Lizzie Isaacs and her pupils met to discuss
the life and work of that gifted , but tttifor
ttinatc musician. Miss Isaacs red a biogra
phy , and then followed a very interesting
programme from Mozart's works. Tlio even
ing ended with refreshments nnd dancing.
Those who participated were , Misses Addle
Newman , Mabel Hrown , Gracie Allen , Sadie
Joseph , Minnie Woodman , Edyth Culley ,
Susie Colpetzer , Millie Levy , Katy Preston ,
Minnie Lobmau , Mona Martin , Dollio Whit-
lock , Lettn and Sadie Stone , Lillie Lizard ;
Masters Eddie and Dwight Swabe.
WnlniitlnTTlhuico.
The dance given by the Walnut Hill Silver
Cornet band was a grand success. The hall
was beautifully decorated , a gorgeous array
of flags and ensigns decking the walls. At
the end of the ball room wcro two life-sized
busts of the prusldent and vice president
elect. Eighty dancing couples occupied the
floor. At 11 o'clock nn elaborate banquet
was spread. The dancing was kept up until
'J p. m. , and as the last strains of the "Homo ,
Sweet Home" waltz died away , the happy
dancers reluctantly prepared themselves for
their departure.
The Mandolin Club.
Last Friday evening some twelve or four
teen guitar and mandolin musicians , includ
ing the eight members of the old Omaha M.
and G. club , hold a meeting at the musio
rooms of Sterling .t Crapp , for the purpose
of rcorgani..ing for the season. The club Ifas
bccurcd for musical director Siirnor Mon-
tannclli , formerly a member of the original
Spanish students , who were so popular some
time ago. The boys arc all artists on these
Instruments , and under the competent lead
ership of Signor Montanclli the future club
should be perfect.
Fashions in Flowcr.i.
Uouquets for receptions and the theater
are formed of richly colored chrysanthe
mums and are quite large. A cluster of
Parma violets is tlio fashionable street
bunch in the cast ; and white violets , with a
center of orchids , is tbo very choicest hand
bunch for full dress occasions. Men arc
wearing largo size boutonniercs , while bou-
vardhi is the fashionable flower for the coat.
Merry Metropolitans.
The Metropolitan club celebrated Christ
mas eve with one of their delightful balls in
their roomson Fourteenth and Dodge streets.
Everything , to the most minute detail , was
provided for the comfort and entertainment
of the dancers. The music was faultless ,
the decorations elegant and the champagne
supper superb. _
The Im Vein Dance.
The Eihonon club rooms , McGinnls block ,
was opened Friday evening by a dance.
Thirty-live couples were in attendance and a
most enjoyable evening was spent. Moth
the ladies and gentlemen are delighted with
the rooms. _
Pnrncll Party.
The second of the series of dances of the
Parncll Social club was held Wednesday
evening at the A. p. II. hall. About forty
happy couples tripped tlio light fantastic.
F. O'Neil presided as master of ceremonies.
\VetIilliiK Hells.
ii.Mix-CAiusoN.
C. A. Eluien , ono of the editors ot the
Omaha Swedish Tribune , was married
Thursday evening to Miss Carlson. Tlio nf-
fuir was a quiet one , the only persons pres
ent being the staff of Hie paper. Rev. Mr.
Fogelstroui officiated. The happy couple
will make their future homo at 3T S Cass
street.
Mr. Ernest C. Jones , of this city , was
married Christmas day to Miss Ilattio Cul-
lioiin. The ceremony occurred at at tlie resi
dence of the bride's parents , 2.17 West State
street , Marshalltown , lu. , In the presence of
about one hundred Invited guests. Miss Calhoun -
houn is a bright young lady , who , although
but eighteen years of age , has lilled accepta
bly tlie position of stenographer and typewriter -
writer to n prominent Omaha firm for the
past year. Few young ladies hiivo loft their
native city followed by more sincere regrets
or better wishes fur their future happiness ,
The groom is a capable young man of strict
Integrity , and is now filling a position of
trust nnd emolument. A nice wedding sup
per followed the ceremony , after winch the
young couple took the train for Omaha , their
futurohomu. The presents were numerous
nnd valuable , and attested the esteem in
which the worthy couple are held by rela
tives and friends , Mr , and Mrs. Jones are
temporarily located at the northwest corner
of Eighteenth nnd Davenport streets.
( Jen oral ( Jnssij ) .
W. 12. Annln Is homo for the holidays.
Mrs. Rustin bus returned from Mexico.
Mrs. O. N. Ramsey gives n 5 o'clock tea
Now Year's day.
Mrs , Rouboii Gaylord will pass tlio winter
at Colorado Springs.
Hon. John M. Thur.ston and wlte returned
from the east Monday.
Ex-Senator Saunders nnd wife , have re
turned from the cast.
Mrs. Kountzo gives a party to her two sons
on the evening of January i ) .
Mr. W. II. Huxhold has resigned his posi
tion as secretary of thu Imperial club.
Mrs. J , J. Mrown gives a reception Now
Year's day from 4 to b p. m. , In honor of Miss
Dean.
U'ho prospects of the Toboggan club being
revived again this season are very discoUr-
uglng.
Mr. N. A. Kuhn , after several months' ' ab
sence In the east , returned home Thursday
evening.
Miss Daisy Hrownson was married to Dr.
Paul Clotmeuin , in Los Angeles. Cal. , ou the
12th inst.
Senator Jones , of Nevada , was the guest
of E , Rosewater , editor of THE HEH , on
Christmas day.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Drake gave their
daughters. Josephine and Laura , a dancing
party the llrst of the weak.
Mr. and Mrs. A , J. Popploton gave a plea
ant dancing party Thursday evening for their
daugnter , Miss Mary Poppletou.
Mr. Robert Kolllner , of Minneapolis , has
been spending the holidays in the city , the
guest of his sister , Mrs. G. Mrandels.
The Omaha Llcdcrkranz gave t. very suc
cessful Christmas festival at Crap's hall last
night. A large crowd was lu attendance , ,
and dancing was kept upintlt nn early hour
. . ,
this morning. r
The Indies of the Crescent.tjlub give n leap
year party at HartmanV hall. IWl South
Fourteenth Mreet , to-inorroU" evening.
Mrs. Magrano gives one of her tdeasant
receptions and itanccs at Rnyal Arcnnum
hall , Council Bluffs , New Year's evening.
The second ball of the Young Married
Folks' ' club occurs next Thursday evening at
Goodrich hall , Saunders ntid Paul streets.
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Williams gave a pro
gressive pdro party Friday evening In honor
of Miss Lucy Townscnd , at their residence
at 105 Hlntiey street.
Miss Kiltie Lowe , who went to England
last spring and since her return to this coun
try has been visiting in New York and Can
ada , returned to Omaha Christmas day.
The Imperial club held one of their pleas *
ant parties at their hall on Saunders street ,
on Friday evening , There was a good at
tendance , and the evening passed pleasantly.
Miss M. E. Thompson , preceptress of
Doano college at Crete , is spending tha holi
day week with her former schoolmate , Mrs.
11. H. Allen at Iu20 South Twenty-third
street.
Mr. George Phlllpot , a well known con
tractor residing on North Seventeenth street ,
left the city very mysteriously on the iNd
Inst for Michigan , where bo was quietly
married on Christmas morning. After trav
eling for a few weeks through the east Mr ,
Philipnt and bride will return to this city and
occupy the beautiful cottage recently built
by him at South Onmhn.
Annoyed In 'Iwunty-Onc Ways.
New York World : The fannies of Law
yer Lovell Hall and W. A. Mrower live in
the same hou c in Mlddletown , C'liin. , nnd
have long been at war. Heconiing tired of
the annoyances to which they were sub
jected , the Halls "recently adopted n novel
method of ending them. Drawing up a
schedule of twenty-one separate grievances
Lawyer Hall presented it to Judge Pnelps ,
and Hull has obtained nn injunction forbid
ding the Drawers from committing any of
them In future. The Complaint is a novelty
In jurisprudence. A summary of the items
in tlio Injunction Is as follows :
I. The defendants are forbidden to oc
cupy more than one-half of the premises , and
they must not make things disagreeable to
the Halt family.
y. They are forbidden to keep an old
weather-beaten carpet over the carped in the
hull of the dwelling occupied by the Mrowcrs
and the Halls.
: t. They must not harbor Sam Spoonor's
dog from the yellow house , siud dog having
bitten u Swede girl employed , by tlio Hull
family.
4. They must not keep the night-latch
umockcd.
fi. Raw moat must not be kept on the
cellar shelves without plate * . .
0. Coal must not be kept ou a common
passageway m the cellar.
. The Hroivcrs must not harbor a thiev
ing Russian.
5. Croquet and football playing on Sunday
are prohibited.
U. They arc forbidden to dig up the lawn
or burn the turf.
10. They must not harbor a young woman
of loose behavior and doubtful reputation.
II. They must not allow their ten-year-old
son and said young woman to annoy the
Halls.
13 and in. Said young son must not appear
in common passageways undressed , and Mr.
Urowcr himself must not appear in common
hall undressed.
14 und Ifi. Defendants must not when re
turning from low shows at a late hour dis
turb tlio Hull family.
1(1 ( and 17. They must not allow children to
make mud-pics on the front door steps or
strew the com men yard with papers or rub
bish.
IS. A screeching parrdt must not be hung
under the ' win
complainant's- dining room
dow.
lu. The defendant's wife is forbidden to
smoke tobacco in public view on the prem-
isas.
JO and 21. Tlio defendant must not encage
in domestic broils which disturb outsiders , or
keep doors open into the public hall while
doing offensive cooking.
The Drawers hiivo obtained partial
revenge for this bill of complaint by
having1 Lawyer Hall held in bail on it
charge ot assault , the assault coiisistiiifi
in Lawyer flail di-afping the piece of
carpet referred to from Mrs. Hrowcr's
foot , thereby cau&intr hdr to fall back
ward.
Itriiln Wiis a Sen Captain.
New York Journal : Captain Draw , ot
the ship Sea Witch , just returned from
nn extended cruise in the Cliina sous ,
tells ot an oxeit.ing adventure which
occurred on the bark Guidon Star , from
San Francisco , which ran into the Capo
of Good Hope in a disabled condition ,
owing to the mad pranks of a wild bear.
"This beat' , " said Captain Drew , "was
a great big black fellow , weighing fully
1UO pounds. llo was con lined in a strong
wooden box which was placed on the
deck aft of the captain's cabin.
' One night , just as they wore chang
ing watch on tlio Uoldon Star , twelve
bells having boon struck , tho-bear pried
off ouu of the wooden bars of the cage
and got out. Mi' . Mruin sniffed the
strong salt brcexu for a moment and
then began wandering about the deck.
Suddenly hu espied the man at the
wheel , and , without ftu'thcr ceremony ,
ho crawled up to him , and , rising on
Ids haunches , struck the Jack-tar a
savage blow with his lingo paw.
"Then ho soi/.cd the sailor by tlio loft
leg , inaiigHng it frightfully and causing
the poor fellow to let go his hold on the
wheel. The ship immediately broached
to and foil oil her coarse , the sails slap
ped wildly in the wind and tlio binnacle -
clo light was extinguished in tlio strug
gle.
Shortly afterward , the first olllcei- be
coming alarmed at tlio sudden lurch
ing of the vessel , rushed on deck. Close
to the wheel , lying on the deck , ho per
ceived a dark , inert mass. "Ilcllo ,
theru.ypu lubber ! " bawled out the mate ,
"what do you mean sleeping at your
post ? " Thou ho administered a sound
kick at what lie mistook for the sleep
ing sailor , hut which to liia horror
turned out to ho the near. With a snort
of pain the brulo hurled hinikolf upon
the lirnt ollicer , felling him to the deck
with a blow of his paw. Thou seizing
the fallen olllcor's login his paw , ho ac
tually hit it in two , below tlio kueo-cap.
"By this time the captain and crow
wore all on deck , hut Bruin , evidently
thinking discretion the hotter part of
valor , clambered up the bhrouds , and a
moment later perclied himself comfort
ably up in the cross-trees. ' The cap
tain , enraged at th'o condition of the
wounded men , ordered tlio cabin hey to
bring him his revolver , and bogau pop-
periug the bear up jji the rigging.
"Owing to the , , darkness and the
lurching of the vessel , none of the mis
siles struck tlio bpnr , so the captain
wisely awaited tlio hroak of day to &ot-
tle Bruin's account.
When daylight finally came ho HUO-
ceodcd in killing the boar , who foil to
the deck with a loud crash. Tlio cap
tain then sot about to amputate the
first olllccr's log , thpro holng nomirgcon
on board , and the , poor fellow died
shortly after from blood-poisoning.
The following day the other seaman
died , and when the-Qoldoii Star readied
the Capo of Good Hope , her sails were ,
torn to shreds , her biutmclo. was broken
and she was badly damaged , and all on
account of tlio savage bear that tried to
run the ship. "
Ate Thirty guull in Thirty l > ay * .
Tlio little hlaek-oycd wife of G. P.
Titus , of Chicago , who mudoabot of
5-200 with her husband thut she could
cat thirty quail in thirty days , finished
her task tlio ether afternoon. Speak
ing about her wager Mm. Titus said :
"I don't see why thirty quails should
hurt jino uny more than ono. I think
the trouble with most people who blurt
to oat so many quails in iicortain length
of tlmo is that tholr stomachs nro burned
out with liquors , I never touch liquor
of any kind , not oven Appollinaris
water. Just common , ovory-duy hike
water , or tea. or colfoe. is good enough
for uio. "
ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM
News nnd Gossip of the Week
Among the Fraternities.
ANOTHER WEEK OF ELECTIONS.
Tlio Knights TrniplnrH Christina *
Itoyal Arcnnum Consolidation-
P > tlilan Installations Prosper
ity ol' tlio K
I. ( ) . O. I" .
( Joodrlch lodpc , at
144 Saundcrs street ,
elected for the ensuIng -
, Ing term the following
Oftlcers : A. F. dates ,
noble grand ; S. R.
Patten , vice grand :
W. R. Mathis , secre
tary ; Henry Sargent ,
treasurer. At the
time of the installu-
PAA Aux BEtLUH.tlon or the new em-
cers , on the evening of January 1 , the ap
pointive ofllcer will be named. Goodrich
lodge is organizing for degree staff work and
hopes to make a go of It. This body is in a
line growing condition. Charles P. Need-
hum was initiated at a meeting on Decem
ber 18.
The Ivy Hebeknh lodge No. m , I. O. O. F. ,
gave a very enjoyable hop ut ( ? oodrich hull
Friday evening , with a large attendance. A
handsome diamond pin to be presented to the
most popular lady was awarded to Mrs. A.
F. C'.utcs. Mr. Harry Colin made a very suc
cessful master of ceremonies , nnd was ably
assisted by the following lloor committee :
Mrs. A. F. Gates. Mrs. 1C. X. Hcnson , K , L.
Armstrong und 11. H. Davis.
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ic. or i .
On last Sunday the chancellor command
ers-elect met nnd decided to request the var
ious lodpcs to appoint their chancellor com
manders and chancellor commanders-elect a
committee with full power to arrange for the
proper observation of the 'J."ith anniversary in
the month of February , and the committee is
now constituted in accordance with the sug
gestion. It is prouoscd to secure the cooperation
eration of the pastors of the city , and to have
Jilting services ut the churches on the occa
sion.
District Deputy W. II. Uuynor last week
contemplated the installation of the new of-
llcers of lodges of the city in the following
order : Monday night , Park , Omaha ( Her
man ) , Mt. Shasta , Myrtle and Marathon ;
Tuesday night , John Huss ( Hohemiun ) ;
Wednesday night , Vlrgiiiius , Nebraska and
Viola ; Thursday night , Triangle , Oriole ,
Planet and Forest ; Friday night , Pythagoras
and Ciood Samaritan , but was rushed with
the work and did not quite complete the in
stallation ,
Mrothcr Kaynor was determined to see the
law requiring tlio commitment la memory by
the ofllccrs ot" their respective parts of the
ritual is complied with. Ite considered that
this knowledge was necessary to the facili
tating of the work of the lodges.
It is suggested by a number of Pythians
that it would bo well for the new chancellor
commanders who have the appointment of
the Joint board of relidf to exercise good
judgment in the selection of a representa
tive from each lodge and that they sue to it
that the members of the board are lo
cated in the central part of the city , who can
be found on short notice. It is necessary to
secure the consent of a majority of the board
before action can bo taken , so that the wis
dom of tliis suggestion is apparent when it is
remembered that cases of emergency are apt
to present themselves.
The apparatus requisite to the proper be
stowal of the Oriental degree having arrived ,
notice is given that it will Uo conferred upon
all applicants.
On Thursday , January % at its next
regular meeting , Oriole lodge will lay the
foundations of an entertainment for the
of 10. L-iter the
evening January in even
ing musical and literary exercises will give
place to a dance. Those who were present
on a similar occasion last year will probably
stir themselves after an invitation.
S. 11. . J. S. Shropshire is out in the far
northwest on a business trip of several
weeks duration.
Major Dale , of the Fourth battalion is in
from Columbus reviewing his pleasant ac
quaintance in this city.
James Irwin , of Lincoln , an old-time
Pythian , who , years ago led the uniformed
knights of that place to victory , was in
Omaha last week.
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At the regular meeting of Court No. 103 ,
Indepsndcnt Order of Foresters , held last
Wednesday evening , tlie following officers
were elected to serve the ensuinir term of
six months ; Chief ranger , Cieorgo J. Solt-
zcr ; vice , John .1.Sexton ; recording secretary ,
William Hrcnmin ; financial secretary , John
S. Considino : treasurer , Thomas Rock ; senior
woodward , Mornard Flood ; junior woodward ,
Reed Darnell ; senior bcadlo , Benjamin A.
Finnerty ; junior beadle , Tncodore Auer ;
medical examiner , Dr. James A. A. Kelly ;
representative to the high court , Gaorgo J.
Biltzcr ; vice representative , Charles Singer ;
marshal , Thomas Hrcnnan ; chaplain , Kdwin
E. Ilollcnbcck ; trustees , Messrs. Edward P.
Con ley , James Fleiujng and Captain James
P. Mnhonoy. The high court will meet in
Hloomingtoiij 111. , the second week of'eb -
ruary. The installation ceremonies will ba
performed Wednesday , January : ! . l S'.t.
The Independent Order of Foresters met
at their hall , Thirteenth and Douglas streets ,
on last Friday evening , Hrothcr Patrick
Fay , chief ranger , in the chair. Nearly ono
hundred members attended. After the usual
routine of business was concluded , the elec
tion of officers for the ensuing term took
place , which resulted as follows : C. W. E.
KG IT , chief ranger ; Frank Kobblns , vice
chief ranger ; B. J. C. W. Caho , recording
.secretary ; F. W. Lcssenten , flnanclHlhecrc-
tary ; P. II. Fay , trcusurcrr Dennis Mo-
Auloy , senior woodward ; F. H. Kiehler ,
junior woodward ; Sylvester Myorly , senior
beadle ; David Hamilton , Junior bc.ullo ;
Charles Iio.sewater , M. 1) , , medical exam
iner ; P. Fay , past ehiof ranger , as represent
ative to the high court ; F. W. Losscntcn , al
ternate. The installation takes place next
Friday evening , which is cxiirctqd to bo a
notable event in Forestry lu this city. There
will bo a largo number of visiting brothers
from Court Magic City , South Omaha. Tlio
lodge meets the first and third Thursday
evenings in eacli month at Gate City hall ,
Thirteenth and Douglas streets. Persons
wishing to join this benevolent order can get
full particulars from the chief ranger , M. K.
Kerr , of the linn of Howe & Itorr , or tha
secretary , H. J. C. W. C.iho , 'JOI South Six
teenth street.
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KuKshlean Knl litH A. K. H.
This lodge was regularly Instituted on
Thursday night , St. John's day , by Dr. 13 , A.
Gilbert , of Dubuque , In. , grand hlerophant
of the order , at their hall in Hoyd's opera
house. Addresses wore made by Dr.Gllba.it ,
Colonel J. J. Monnell and C. M. Dinsmoro ,
Prior to this institution nnd since August
this organization has been working under a
dispensation , nnd It starts out afresh witli a
regular charter and a membership of about
thirty. Three new candidates were admitted
on Thursday under special dispensation of
tlui grand hicrophnut.
This is the directory : C. M. Dinsmoro , ex
cellent prior ; Judge Wade. Hcnlorscncschal ;
J. H. Martin , junior seneschal ; Thomas Hat-
terton , senior vlgllanto ; F. A. Slovens ,
junior vlgllnnto ; F. A. Hrown , registrar ; D.
W. Van Colt , treasurer ; Martin Kelley ,
warden ; W. A. Humphrey , medical director.
A prominent secret society man , speaking
Of the order , Raid :
"It is an order of which you nro bound to
hoar In the future , as it is none of your two-
for-u-nicklu orders , but is based on the very
greatest and most profound fraternal princi
ples , The order Is ono which will give Its
first consideration to thu communion of men
and will not sink to the level of insurance
associations. To bo sure , we have n rank of
endowment , but it is one which does not en
cumber the main body of the order , and wo
propose to keep It in that ojndltion. Wo
pride ourselves on the fact that our antiquity
lias to bcjconccdrd by Masons nb before theirs
and that wo have now in our body as good
material as is to bu found in Vho city of
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Omaha.11
DUrand Ulcropbant Gilbert ib visiting the
mother priory nt Kansas City , Ho will
turn to Omaha to morrow ,
On Christmas about one hundred knight *
of Mount Calvary commftudrry. No. 1 , as
sembled nt the asylum lu social session to do
honor to Him whom they especially cham
pion. Topical toasts nnd responses wore ut
tered that served to bring on general discus-
Mission of great mutual benefit to the par
ticipants. The gre.xt feature , of course , was
the toast to the prosperity of the order at
12 o'clock , In which nearly noo.WO knights In
the United States and Canada participated ,
Of such interest were the proceedings that
they were oitcinicd through the afternoon to
n late hour. Christinas is a day particularly
dear to the members of this saintly order
nnd It was generally observed by them In the
United States.
Preparations for the annual reception on
the SSth of January are In nn advanced stage.
On Friday the drill corps banded ut the
asylum and commenced war energetically
enough to warrant the hope that Omaha will
secure n prominent position nt the triennial ,
conclave In Washington during the latter
pnrt of September. Probably at least ono
hundred knight * will go from here to Wash
ington ou that occasion.
I toy n I Arcanum.
Union Pacific council having consolidated
with itself Douglas council Is now looking to
the absorption of Antler council. This com
bination would tend to strcngon the order.
The faith engendered by the consolidation
already effected is manifested in numerous
applications for the transfer ol members of
lodges In the cast to the Union Pacific coun
cil. In view of the rapidly Increasing mem
bership nnd of the enhancing iier.etUs of a
connection with tills council It has been de
cided to rnUo the initiation fee from So to
$10 , the advance taking effect immediately
after the next meeting , on January * . at
which time the officer * elected for I'-SW , two
wcclis ago , will be installed.
District Deputy Supreme Regent John W.
Scott is holidaying out of town.
A. o ! U.V. .
At n meeting of Omaha Lodge No. IS , A.
O. U. W. , the following ofllccrs were elected
for tlio term-ending June . ' 10 , 1SSU :
P. M. W. , W. J. C. Putnam Cramer ; M-
W. . C. O. Roomer ; R. O. H. Vnuplmn ; O. ,
F. Warren ; Ree. , A. C. Powell ; Kin. , N.
W. Charles ; Roc. , W. II. llycr ; guide , B.
Jackson ; J. W. , R. K. Twaites ; O. W. . C.
W. Ingram ; trustee , II. Creighton ; delegates
for grand lodge , W. J. C. Putnam Cramer ,
X. W. Charles , H. Creighton ; alternates , C.
K. Revnolds , C. W. Ingram , F. C. Ayr.
A Joint Installation of nil the A. O. U. W.
lodges will take place on Monday , January 7 ,
iss'.l. ' I. G. Tnto , G. M. W. , will officiate.
On the evening of January 7 there will bo
a Joint Installation ot the oftlcers-elcct of all
the lodges of this city and South Omaha.
Grand Master Tate , of Shelton , will con
duct Iho ceremonies. After the business of
the day is transacted a dance will folllow. A
good time is anticipated.
Union Pacific lodge No. 17 at their last
meeting elected officers for the term com
mencing January 7 , 1SSO. The election is as
follows : Master Workman , ( ! . M. McHride ;
foreman , II. Weeds ; overseer , S. A. Potter ;
llnanclor , John McKwing ; receiver , Charles
Johnson ; inside watchman , G. H. Kingham ;
outside watchman , K. T. Lilju ; grand lodge
representative and alternate , William
Twiner and Charles Johnson , respectively ;
medical examiners , Drs. S. 10. Sloman an 1
S. O. Stevenson. Tills ledge has officially
secured permission to hold a Joint installa
tion of all the A. O. U. W. lodges in the city ,
including that of South Omaha. The cere
mony will take place Monday evening , Jan
uary 7 prox , at tlie close of which nn enter
tainment will be given ami a slight repast
served. Invitations to all members of the
order have already been extended. Prepara
tions are being made to make this event of a
very agreeable nature to the guests of Union
Paciftc lodge No. 17 that evening ,
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K. olll.
Good Will Lodge , Ivnightsof Honor , owing
tothclnborsof Organizer Jacob Hoiistein , last
Saturday night held its installation cere
monies. Grand Director White , of Fremont ,
ami brothers G. C. Whitlock , Charles J.
Jlenter , Louis Falconer , Philip Hraciy and
L , A. Goldsmitli , of Omaha , were present
and assisted in the installation work. Tlio
following officers were installed : Past die-
tutor , George J. Seltzer ; director , Henry L.
Smith ; vice director. Fred S. Hrqcklehurst ;
assistant , Frank O. Doyle ; chaplain , Charles
V. Harris ; guide , Charles It. Hurgess :
financial reporter , Arthur H. Rushforth ;
treasurer , Seoly K. Cole ; guardian , Harry
Reed ; trustees for ono year , Ueorgo Dottcr-
way , Michael J. Quinn and George F. Compton -
ton ; .sentinel. Charles Larson ; medical ex
aminer , Dr. James A. A. Kelly.
The Omaha brethren are finding enough of
ease and enjoyment in their club rooms ut
Fifteenth and Douglas , and at their different
homes , and not a social session or benefit lias
occurred lately , more than t.o consider tlio
advisability of bringing about soon tlio
annual ladies social. To that cud a commit
tee consisting of Messrs. Tultlp , Comstock
and Hartlctt was appointed , which will
prooiibly report for the customary gathering
to taue place in January sometime.
It has been the habit of the Idles at pre
vious annual entertainments to invite the
best transient theatrical talent to join with
themselves and other irucsts who usually
gain their impressions of actors by moans of
opera glasses in stepping over the footlights
on the common ground. Much knowledge of
benefit to players and spectators has arisen
out of these social meetings and it is of im
portance that the good understanding of all
concerned should bo constantly enlarging.
For such considerations Tom Carl. jSIano
Stone , Harnaby anil many other favorites
who have met with our people are held in
grateful remembrance by the local brother
hood.
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Woodmen.
On next Wednesday night at A. O. U. W.
hall , corner Fifteenth and Fariium streets ,
there will bo a public Installation of the
officers for the coming term , to which all
Woodmen mid their wives uro bidden.
The meeting of Omaha C.imp , No. I'M. '
Modern Woodmen of America at their hall
in the Murker building on December 0 , re
sulted in the election of Incoming oJllcurs as
follows : John T. Yates , consul ; George
S. Meclc , worthy adviser ; C. M. Maehmun ,
excellent banker C. 12. Allan , clerk ; William
II. Udlss. escort ; J. N. Kobolfnz , watchman ;
S. A. Reese , ocnlry , and L. A Merriam ,
medical nxiimlner. On next Wednesday will
occur the installation of the ofllcors-olect , to
bo followed by a banquet and general social
entertainment , All Modern Woodmen und
ladies and their friends are cordially In
vited.
In ISS1 the Modern Woodmen were organ
ized in Lyons , la. , and for some time the
order had many uilllculllcs to contend with.
Hut of lulu year * it has had a phcnuminal
growth , and to-day it is ranking as one of the
brightest and best of this class of organisa
tions. It is expected that the head olllces in
the future will como to Omaha. Tins move
will bo of financial benefit to the city as it
will cause the distribution of several hun
dred thousand dollars every year at this
point.
V. A P. Krutt'i'tilly.
At a regular meeting , hold Friday night In
Toft's hall , on Saunders street , the follow
ing officers were elected in V. A. S. collegium
No. 1IO ! :
Rector , H. H. Hrown ; vice rector , W. M.
Hudson ; scribe , George Sopor ; chaplain ,
John iilssem ; curators , Messrs. Jtryun ,
Noyoaud Jacoblnsoii ; usher , W. H. Kan ;
guard , John liarth ; grand representative ,
S. 'I' . Robinson ; alternate , W. R. Parks.
Tills order has rented Toft's hull , Other
lodges have made applications to sublease
it. This ledge promises to bo the leading
ledge in Omaha umonu' the V. A. S ,
i. o. fj. n
The newly-elected ofllccrs of the Nebraska
Lodge , No. ! 15I , will be publicly Installed on
the evening of January 0 , ut Metropolitan
hall. An excellent literary entertainment
will bo given In connection with the installa
tion ,
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A. ! ' . .V ; A. M.
AH interested in thu new lodge' of Masons
to be started In north Onriha , are requested
to meet in the commlttfe room nt Odd Fel
lows hall , on Kaunders street. Monday even
ing , at 6 o'clock , to sign petition ,
LINCOLN NEWS AND NOTES.
Candidates For the Sponkorshlp
Claiming Everything.
THE SUBMISSION QUESTIOf
IN an Important Factor In tlio Organ *
ir.nlIon of tin ) HoiiiK * Until on
-ltcoovrrcd UU
Mcallli.
LINCOLN UVKKAP orTnnO ni Her.
1025 I * STIIKRT ,
LINCOLN , Doc. CO.
The organization of tlio liouao of
sentatlves Is the absorbing question hero.
Last night mid to-iln.v the corridor * at the
Cnpital hotel were parked , nnd all hinds ol
wild rumors wore ulloat. . Sonio of the candi
dates for speaker ridiculously claim the
earth. Claims , however nt this stage of tho.
game are generally the chief stock In trade ,
mid tlio present nwehlncr.v work Is no ex
ception to the rule. Hut , us the hours coma
ixiul go , It becomes mono and more apparent
thut tliercnl light 1ms narrowed down to
Watson , of Oloe , nnd Ooiupstor , of Klllmnrp ,
nnd the result hinges upon tlio ability of the
candidates In the swim to control their fol
lowing. The fuel can no longer bo dodged
that the submission question cuts u most
prominent H urc in the light on the organiza *
ticm oT the hotter. It is already made ono of
the leading issues.
Maker is a quiet but persistent worker. II
is ( .aid that ho will poll his strength fet
Dempster at the critical time. I.eo und
Olmstcnd tire now roeognlrod ns candidates
for prcfernnent. No one seems to know
.vhorc they will hind with the strength that
thev can control. L W. CJilehrist , of Hex
Unite , and Major Uurnham , of Kuyu I'ahn ,
are the only prominent OlmsteatlHcs yet on
the ground , aside from ( Jeneral Dihvorth ,
an erstwhile politician of prominence in tha
"late.
Colonel Wilson , of Nebraska City , Is
quietly but carefully looking after Watson's
lemvs. llo brings to bear his old-timo
shrewdness , and If his preferred eandidato
fails to knock the persimmon it will not bo
because of mismanagement.
Pat Real , of Ur.iftou , looks after Demp
ster's chances with a watchful eye , nnd ho l
ublv assisted by Ruprosontatlvo-oleot llul-
lard. My the by , Ucal deserves much
credit for the course he lias pursued since )
the l\eekly-Real muddle. He has proven
himself a man among men. nnd ho wields uo
little influence in tlio lobby.
Majors says he Is not a candidate , but ho
suavely mingles with the crowd ready 1'or
prey. There is no earthly chance of speak-
er.xhip lightning striking him. Like poor
Mr. Rhodes. he is out of the race.
Cudy's friends are husbanding their
strength. Mut every move made from that
quarter Is critically watched , llo is still a
formidable candidate , nnd It is generally con
ceded that he can name the man. His can
vass will not bo without glory.
The lolibv is bv no moans at its best. It
lacks its Stiylor and Walters. It lacks ita
oil room and king , .lohn M , Thurston , on the
throne. Mut Dilwurlh , Cnsoy , Dow , Daw-
er c , ( adot Taylor and a legion of lessor lights
adorn the galaxy of political high-Myers. The
rest arc coining ; It is confidently expected
that they \vill light down among us to spend
Sunilay and attend ehurch.
Fred Nye is hero. Jt is whispered that ho
piopcs 's to drumuti/o the story of the organ
ization of the house of representatives.
Senator Nesbitt , of tlie Thirtieth district ,
arrived last night. His friends uru urging
him to make the race for president protein-
pore of the Fenate. It Is said that ho e.m
knock Howe out and score a homo run.
The mob of hungry position seelcers is
larger , louder und more vexatious than over
before. It is said that a iloz'Mi pivachers express -
press the desire to pray over the lawmakers
nt iho house llvo minutes each morning fet
a salary of Si.ll ) pu % day. Prominent among
the number are Rev. Edwards , of Lincoln :
Uev. Van Fleet , of .Sidney ; Rev. Hlrd , of
Raymond , and Uev. Prcsson. Rev. Sliunlr ,
of Central City , is a sort of sub rosa candi
date , He wants his name kept qiiiot until
after lie gets there. The newspaper frater
nity obligingly gratified his wishes.
Members-elect of both the house and the
senate say that they arc bored to death by
the persistency of applicants I'or clerkships.
A dozen or more seek to bo scrgoant-nt-uriiis
ol' each house. A like number nrgo their
claims for any of the divers attainable posi
tions. Some put up the pitiful plea of pov
erty , others past position , assistance to the
deilr old party or anything that dry linmnr
suggests that will awaken pity or promise of
support. Oil , yes ; they get promises , but
like pie crust they will prove easily broken.
An occasional legislator-elect bobs up
serenely and states he is opposed to M 111-
tlorson's succession. It is claimed ; however ,
to-day that ho will bo re-elected without op
position. , Hut the feeling exists that the
only thing necessary to create radical oppo
sition , is to fan the apparently slumbering
brcc/.e. And this , it is still said , wlllbottouo
at the opportune time.
An occasional democrat can bo scon lono-
somoly surveying tlio situation. Among the
number is Mr. Hill Canada , of Nebraska
City , who possibly thinks that ho sous a
chance for the hero of Arbor Lodge. It goes
without saying that the average democrat la
t lie most sanguine follow on earth. If Mo-
Sliano had bean elected Hill would have ul
timately been warden of the state peniten
tiary.
Olmsted's friends went Into caucus lust
after dinner. Full stomachs nut them into
easy peace , and they gathered a stray hape.
It is suggested , however , that the caucus
may havu been held to dotcrmlno upon
which of the probably successful candidates
it would bo best to hulp out of the swl u.
His friends cortainlv realize thu' ho is lead
ing a forlorli hope.
iuii : > ox im.us'ns.
"I had a pretty good opinion of Dr. Hill
" remarked . to
ings , a rcprescntativo-olect.
Tin : HII : : man to-day , "until I real the text
of the Dill ho propos.es to bore the legislatnro
will ) this winter. It had struck mo that ho
was possibly unjustly censured nnd abused.
Hut I am free to say new that ho must bo a
visloimrian nf the first water. No man e.ip-
able of handling HO important a trust , as that
of the paUio-btologieal laboratory of thoHtato
university would over attempt to thrust
upon the state so general a steal as that. It
is neither sensible or practical , and I take It
is the product of the brain of a crank. It
certainly seems to me that the Htato will
prove clorelict in duty if ho is continued In
his present position any length of tlmo. No
visionnrian ran ever do the farmers and
stock raisers of Nebraska a partlole of good ,
and the sooner ho Is asked to go the better It
will bo for all interested. "
uoxntN'oit Timiu. :
The governor has almost wholly recovered
his health , Ho Is now able to bo at the state
house and is busily ongagcd in preparing for
his second Inauguration. He informed Tuu
lir.i : reproHt'titutlvo to-day that Governor
Larrabeo and wife , of Iowa , would arrive
here on next Wednesday to remain until
after the ceremonies. The governor's re
ception will bo one of the most pleasant
events of the winter. It will by brilliant la
its way. It takes jiluco Thursday evening
after the Inauguration ceremonies , and will
doubtless bo attended by a large number of
the citi/.ons of the Btato , aside from the body
of law mnitors.
CIT IT NJIWH AND NOTKH.
A portion of the old base ball ground la
being converted into a toboj/gau slide. The
purpose Is to tit a place for 'tired legislators
to recreate.
Motcalf vs Jones In the title of a case filed
for trial In the district court to-duy. The pe
tition prays lor the division of interests lu
an olglity-acro tract of land.
The muddle at Urn Willard hospital grows
apace. It has heroine Homewhat sensational.
Mrs. I.nighton , a prominent worker In W. C ,
T. U. circles , alleges thut Mrs. Watson , Iho
matron , is nut what she ought to bo. In fact
Him seriously reflects upon her character.
Hut Iho directors of the Institution sustain
the matron , and the unsavory stories will
doubtless soon bo hushed ,
Attorney General Loose went to Seward
lust evening. Hut his familiar face was se > m
again to-day itround tlio usual political trystIng -
Ing places.
Ooulli ol' an Initial ! Mlfmlonnry.
Sioux FAi.i.slak. , D'jo. ii'J. Miss Cornelia
F. White , who had char/jo of the Indlaa
mission school at Kisscton Agency , dlud De
cember 34 , Shu wan a graduate of Vassar ,