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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY JttAY 5. ' 1889.-SIXTEEN .PAGES. I. I FIR HILL & YOUNG'S FIRE SALE Q Stock must be sold at once in order to make room for new goods. Best Bargains ever offered in Omaha. Everybody wants Furniture at the prices we will now sell at. The GOODS ARE SO CHEAP YOU WILL NOT FAIL TO BUY Come Tomorrow , early , and get the best. If ever goods were SLAUGHTERED , we shall do it. All goods marked in plain figures. You can now buy without even being waited upon. Al I % H H I % R ] | STlfillii " Furniture , Stoves , Carpets , Crpckery , Cutlery , Lamps , Tinware , Refrigerators , Pictures , Baby if" Carriages , Etc. , Etc. th To-morrow COME EARLY AND DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE AFTERNOON RUSH. HILL vJUlNvJ IMf 1711 \ \ \ and 1911 ILIJ rdllldlll , DC Dt Out of town customers will find ; it advantageous to visit us now. IN PARLOR AND BALL ROOM , Events That Have Attracted the Gay the Past Week. AN EPIDEMIC OF WEDDINGS Cupids Fatal DartH Reap n Rich liar- t Coiitcniilal Celebrations A. llrilliant Week in So ciety Gosnip. Centennial Social. Any one stepping into the home of Mr. , John Dale , at J320 South Twenty-sixth street , on Tuesday evening last would have Imagined that , the wheels of time had rolled backward 100 years and stopped for a few hours to give him a picture of the people liv ing In thti lattnr part of the eighteenth cen tury. About fifty ladles and cqjitlomon ele gantly "Hired in powdered wigs , Unco breeches , gay ribbons and high rultlcd col lars promenaded through the parlors to the admiration of all spectators. The event was in commemoration of 'f ' Washington's inauguration 100 years before , \ii-f \ and.was given by the ladies of the Hnnscom Park M. E. church. Nearly two hunilrrd and fifty persons witnessed the pretty Bpcctaclu. Undo Sam of 100 years ago was impersonated by a little lad of live dressed in the typical costume immortalized by Thomas Nast. Columbia was represented by a llttlo girl of the same ago. Conspicuous among thoao In costumes wcro George and Martha Washington and Marquis and . Martmioncss Lafayette , who occupied a cor ner of the room festooned with the national colors A splendid supper was served. Among tlioso who contributed specially to the pleasure of the occasion wore llov. Mr. Urown and wife , and of course the genial host and hostess with their faintly. Bishop Newman also graced the occasion with his presence. After supper a line musical programme was given. Several well-rendered solos were listened to with interest from Miss Erkhart , Miss Sherwood and Mr. Lu Dale , respectively. Several ex cellent trios wcro also rendered by Messrs. Dale brothers , who sang with much feeling and spirit. The South Omalm male quartette sang a jolly darkey song , entitled "Old Zip Coon. " They wore encored , and responded with "Tho 1'ulo White Uose,11 which closed the musical programme. Just us the guests wcro about to depart they were serenaded by the Seventh ward bund. Hopklni-MoLcnn. Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. Mr. A. M. Hopuins , ono of the oftlcial court re porters of Omaha , was married to Miss Louise McLean , at the resldenco of the bride's parents , Mr. ana Mrs. W. O. Mc Lean , 2705 Hamilton street. The ceremony , which was beautiful and impressive , was performed by Rov. William Jl. Henderson under a parasol of beautiful floral decorations , the top of which was com posed of lilacs , and the under portion of apple blossoms. The bandlo'was ornamented wllh.irnllnx and roses. After the ceremony followed the usual congratulations and hearty good wishes. A bountiful repast was served , to the tleltca- i uicb of wbluntho guests did ample Justice. . The gifts "wore nutnrrcus , costly , useful and appropriate. The groom was dressed in a neat black suit , and the bride was handsomely and be comingly attired In a gray traveling suit. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins took a carriage at 8 o'clock for a bridal trip to Chicago and other points of interest. Hlco was showered upon the carriatro , and the "old shoe'1 wu * thrown after the departing couple with the well wishes for future happiness which this custom symbolizes. The bride Is a pretty and accomplished young woman , while the bridegroom is considered one of ttio best tenographers In the state. Dnneo for the HoltlloiV Uoncflt. The ladles' relief corps that did such noble service for the boys in blue twenty- five years ago , ktill remember the wen who suffered and died for their country and arp endeavoring to aid the disabled , soldier and aid his widow and children. The ladies have found a largo Held for their work m Omaha , and in order to raise necessary funds gnvo an elegant ball at Exposition ball on Wednesday evening. Grey haired veterans were present with their wives and grown-up children doubly happy in the thought that they were helping some unfortunate comrade. The hall was beautifully draped with the red. white and blue. At the west end of the hall hum ; a largo portrait of Custer , for whom the corps is named , wbilo on the opposite side was a picture of that gallant cavalry man on horseback. At the west end stood stacked arms , cannons , and caissons draped with llowors. The grand march was led by Chief ' and Cau- Seuvoy's nine-year-old boy - tain Wood's daughter of the same ago. Twenty couples danced. The following are the ladies to whom is duo the success of the affair : Mrs. Captain Wood , Mrs. Seavoy , Mrs.Stone , Mrs. Howitzer , Mrs. Hurley , Mrs. Kirby , Mrs. Sctmmel , Mrs. Haze , Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Fitch. The following young ladies acted as lloor managers : The Missus Laura Schttmol , Nottio Wood , Ellen { Inrloy , Dora Sawhill and Alice Henderson. The ladies cleared about $100 from the affair. Cnl > ) emeu's Ball. The first annual ball of gripm en and con ductors of the Omaha city railway company , took place at Exposition hall , Tuesday evening - ing and attracted an attendance of about thrco hundred people , who heartily enjoyed themselves In tripping through the thirty dances to the Inspiring strains of Ulior's ' orchestra. Everything possible was done for tbo enjoyment of these present , and much credit is due Mr. A. J. Rittonhouso , the master of ceremonies , and the following committees for the efllclent juannor in which they performed their duties : Uoccption Committee Charles Ward , G. U. Kcckstoin. II. Smitten , K. F. Hess , H. Churncss , C. Balnes , Thomas Tobm , L. C. Smith. Floor Committee W. S. Payntor , .T. Keep , L. Carney , John Cahlll , J. Gablor , H. E. Nioklln , Al. Bennett , 0. Lang , W. A. WalKer. The ball was ono of the most elegant given this season. The proceeds are to bo used as a sick fund for and disabled gripmon and conductors. Efforts are being made to establish a benevolent society sim ilar to that of the paid firemen , and already Initial steps have been taKen In that direc tion ; _ _ Masonic May Party. Vesta chapter rave its May party Tuesday evening at Masonic handover fifty couples taking part. Among these present were : Judge Anderson and wife , Mr. and Mrs. Coon , Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fitch , Mr. and Mrs. G. B Helns. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lien- tcnbergcr , Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mount , Mr. and Mrs. George Stcrnsdorf , Mr. and Mrs. Van nice. Mrs. Lane , Mrs. Allison , Mrs. Clopu. The Misses Anderson. Maggie Cody , Sunford , Coon , Anna Truelniid , Mueller , Terrell. The Messrs. H. W. Ually , T. Battorton , H. J. Dinning , A. East , J. C. Fisher , A. E. Hutchlnson , Max Holzholtnor , E. Keycs. H. 8. MacCloon , H. Moody , J. B. Martin. G. Stephens , W. H. Sanford , M. Van Camp , Frank Thornton nud others. The following were tho'comniltteos in charge , and their efforts wcro duly appreciated : Kxocutlvo Committee Mrs. 1C. W. Lane , Mrs. E. Davis , Mrs. C. Alveson. Mrs. C. B. Coon , Miss Emma Anderson , W. N. Nasou , T. Hattorson , H. S. MacCloon. Reception Committee Mrs. Edwin Davis , Mrs. W. J. Mount , Miss Emma Anderson , W. H. Nason , T. Battorton , C. B. Coon. Floor Committee H. 8. Macloon , Edwin Davis , L. F. Dolarmer. The rouslo was furnished by tbo Musical Union orchestra under the leadership of Prof. Harry Irvine. Gorman Concert null nail. The leading social event in German circles the past week was the concert and dance at Gormania hall on Tuesday evening given by the various German societies as a ilnalo to the centennial of Washington's Inaugural. Among the features of tbo programme were speeches by Hcrr F. Sell n alto and Mr. S. Ritchie songs by the Schwelzer Gesangvereln Plattedcutscbe Gesaugsectlon , Omaha Lie- derkranz , Turner Quartette club and Omaha MiKitnercbor. Tbo efforts wcro all well de serving of applause and each received a gen erous share. A programme of fourteen dances completed the evening's pleasure. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion with the American colors and the stage was converted into a bower of flowers. The center of the stage was graced with a magnificent bust of Washington constructed by William Bauott , a young sculptor from Berlin , who will inako his future homo in Omaha. _ _ _ _ _ The Art Exhibit. The spring exhibition of the Western Art association is to ba opened May 15 , on the second floor of the Brown building , on the southeast corner of Douglas and Sixteenth streets. An orchestra will enliven the night of the opening and the closing night , May 20. The afternoon of the Sunday embraced in the exposure of the pictures will sco the doors open. The natural light of the rooms selected will favor the display of the sub jects to bo hung , and the artificial light , in candescent , will DO so placed that the even ing view will be fully as clear as that of the da.v. da.v.Tho The supervising committee is made up of Clement Chase chairman , W. H. Alford , Dr. Jonas , Mrs. Edwin Davis , Mrs. M. S. Silk- w orth , H. A. Smith , Mrs. Dr. Park , H. A. Collins , Miss E. J. Shultz , and Miss M. Buttcrflcld. Subdivided as follows : Catalogue and printing , Mr. Chase , Mrs. Silkworth ; premiums and the drawing ( in- eluding the selection of the Judges ) , Mr. Smith. Mrs. Park ; tickets and advertising , Mr. Alford , Mrs. Butterflold , with Frederick Knight and Mrs. John S. Hrigps as assis tants ; committee on hanging , Mr. Collins , Dr. Jonas , Miss Shultz , Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Park. Superintendent , Mr. Garczynski. The hanging committee will exercise discre tion In the reception of pictures , and may be compelled to reject the poor offerings. A young gentleman who will bo in attend ance on the gallery will place himself be tween intending purchasers and exhibiting artists and assist exchanges. Another inno vation the association has made is the draw ing of pictures. Half the proceeds from the sale of season tickets is to bo sot aside for the purchase direct from the artists of a number of the most worthy paintings. At the close of the exhibition the numbers cor responding to all the season tickets sold are to bo placed in a box and drawn , ono at a time , at the same tlmo drawing from another box the numbers of the chosen pictures , until nil have been secured by the holders of the lucky season tickets. This plan has been successfully operated In New York forty years and has been found of material assistance to rising young artists whoso pictures have thus found purchasers. The season tlcuet entitles the holder to six ad missions , cither at ono or different times , for (1. Snglo | admissions 25 cents. With regard to the students' tickets , it has been decided simply to leave thorn with the principals of the various educational estab lishments , from whom these who wish to visit tbo exhibition can procure them. The bolder will present the ticket , with llftcon cents , at the door. This system will remove from the principals all annoyances of taking money and paying It over ; and will have the same result. One hundred tickets have been left at Brownoll hall , the same numberat the Convent of Mercy , on South Fourteentn street , and the same at Crclghtou college , and the Sacred Heart. Half the number have been loft at St. Catherine's academy , and at the Parochial school of St. Potcrs. A member of the executive committee also loft two hundred of the same class of tickets at the Deaf and Dumb asylum and notlllod Superintendent James of the readiness of the association to furnish them in any number to the public sclmols. Season tickets , giving a chance in the pic ture lottery , will bo on sale at tbo Excelsior oftlce to-morrow , and very many will bo placed in the hands of members of the asso ciation after the lecture on Monday evening. Jt Is hoped , therefore , that there will bo a full attendance. These tickets \ylll bo sold up to the last possible moment before the drawing , which will take place on the evenIng - Ing of the 30th last. They are transferable , but these who lend them are warned that the numbers drawing prizes are like checks made payable to the bearer , and tbo bolder of.tho ticket not the purchaser can claim and take away the prize. As the premises wbero the exhibition will bo bold huvo only been leased fora limited period , and will bo neces sarily vacated at its close , the association will act for the holder of any prize drawing ticket who shall bo absent , and will select and store for him a painting corresponding to the prize drawn. Space applications arc as numerous as they were last year , and pictures should bo de livered on the second lloor of the J. J. Brown bulldinsr " not later than Saturday , May 11. _ Home C'lrclu May Party. The May party of the Homo Circle was a delightful affair. There was a good attend ance , and the ladies all were beautiful cos tumes befitting the advent of the fairest month of tro year. Those present wore : The Misses Byrne , Huttio Balloy , Ida Haskel , Redmon , Caulllcld , Campbell , Collet , Dreisch , Fitch , Edholm , Bauman , Heed Smith. Ncllio Gray , Addle Smith , Angel , Pluke , Berkey , of Sacramento , Harpster , Korbach , Elliott , Jones. Duke , O'Rourke , Whitman , Millet , Daniels , Truckoy , Matthews , Laing. Mes- damcs Brldgman , Bryson. G ration , Has- kcll , Lucas , Latcy , Kcdtnan , Shri- ver , Shields. Messrs. Baker , Hal- lur , Batch , Brown , Brldgman , Howie , Balduff , Blncrham , Barrett , Bryson , Byrnes , Champlin , Conrad , Canlleld , Davenport , East , Frizzle , Farnsworth , Guckert , Good man , Gratton , Gannon. Godfrey , Hnskcll , Hodges. Hughes. Knapp , Kelley , Kosters , Korbach , Klnpsbury , Latlng Lucas , Latoy , McMnnlngal. Mossner , Murray , Murphy , Mueller , O'ShaughnessyPattorson , Piekons , Plumb , Redman , Snriver , Shields , Byron , Smith , Singer , Truckoy , Thompson , Van Evora , Woeth , Wheeler , Zimmerman. Th'o JO minis' Jew Banner. On Tuesday evening n goodly representa tion of the wealth and beauty of Omaha gathered at the armory to witness the pre sentation of a handsome silk banner from a number of ladies of the city to the Omaha Guards. The hall was gaily decorated in honor of the occasion , and the guards ap peared in full dress uniform. The presenta tion speech was mndo by J. C. Cowin , Dean Gardner responded In n brief speech , taking for lib text "None but the bravo deserve the fair. " This was followed by maneuvers of the guards and a competitive drill. Lieuten ant Truitt , of General Brooks' staff , acted us Judge and awarded the prize to B. A. Mc Allister. This is the second time thlu gen tleman has won the prize and if ho wins itnt the next competitive drill it will become his property. After the close of the formal ex ercises a programme of twelve dances was indulged in. Rddy-Platncr. At high noon Wednesday , In the presence of a feiv Intimate friends , Mr. George B. Eddy , junior partner of the linn of Chase & Eddy , was united' fa marriage to Miss Lil lian Plainer. ThOjnuptlals occurred In the First Methodist church and Rev. T. N. House oftlclatcdn A'ftor receiving the hearty congratulations- I'thelr friends the happy busdand and bride wcro driven to the Web ster street depot , , where they took the 1 o'clock train for Sioux City. After a brief stay In that placoi they left for St. Paul and Minneapolis , wheraUthoy will pass the re mainder of their i honeymoon , An Kvc iinj at the Kcctoy. On Wednesday evening Rev. John Wil liams and wife 41 St. Barnabas church , gave a reception at tbelr'beautiful homo. Nearly one hundred pdrsons were in attendance , many of whom # rp"outsido the church but are warm friends of tbo host and his wife. Everything was done for the entertainment of the guests and the genial and hospitable manner in which Mr. and Mrs. Williams treated their visitors knit more strongly the warm regard between pastor and Hock. Sup per was served in the course of the evening. Danish Dancers. Wasblnton ball was the scene of a festive gathering Saturday evening , the occasion being an entertainment and ball for tbo bone- tit of the Danish Ladies' Aid society. Tbo tirst part consisted of two splendidly per formed operettas by u strong Danish ama teur company , comprising the following ladles and gentlemen : O. U. Nelson , Crusum Hart , S. Hoest , L. Nelson , O. It. Wilson. Miss Thyra ICuhl , Miss M. Jorgcnson , Mrs. William Nelson and Miss G , Nelson. A splendid supper followed the performance , after which duncmg was indulged In until an early hour Sunday morning. About four hundred people wcro in attendance. A 1'lennatit Affair. On Wednesday evening- the Misses Lucy and Lizzio Allen , of Overtoil , Neb. , wcro tendered a reception by Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Overall nt thcr residence on Chicago street. The house was prettily decorated for the oc casion. Music and elocution were the at tractions early in the evening , and after re freshments were served and dancing fol lowed. Wtlls-Kcniio'ly. On Thursday morning at 11 o'clock Mr. John II. Wills and Miss Eda G. Kelly were made man and wife. The ceremony occurred at the residence of the bride parent's , at 815 South Eighteenth street , and was conducted by Rev. D. R. Kerr. After tno ceremony , a wedding breakfast was served. The newly- wedded couplu left the same evening tor a trip through the Rockies and the west. Zanlic-1 Hoskln. On Tuesday evening Mr. A. F. Zaabcl and Miss Clara B. Hoskin , both of the typograph ical department of TIIB UIE : , were united in wedlock. The affair occurred at the future homo of the happy couple at 1419 North Twentieth , and was witnessed by about three dozen friends of the bride and bridegroom , Rev. George Schnur , of St. park's Evangel ical church tied the nuptial knot. The newly wedded couple went Immediately to house keeping. _ Proinnnailc Concert. A grand promenade concert and festival is to bo given by the ladies of St. Cecelia's church at exposition hall on the evenings of May U , 10 and 11. The musio will bo pre sented by Hoffman's orchestra , and a musi cal programme of unusual excellence will bo presented. _ Ijoomls-Necillmm. In the presence of n few intimate friends on Tuesday last , Miss Matno W. Needlmtn becatno the wife of Mr. F. Lorlng Loonus. The affair was presided over by Rov. John Williamson , and occurred at the residence of the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs.Loomis will mane their homo at 2014 California street. _ 'J he Tuner * Will Goto Cincinnati. The members of the turn verien of this city are making preparations to attend the national turners at Cincinnati , Juno 21-20. A special train will bo chartered and all per sons who wish to take the trip will bo accom modated at very little cost. Gallant . Forest ledge , 1C. of P. , gave a ball Wednes day evening at their hall , corner of Sixth and Pierce streets. The knights , with their Indies and sweethearts , all enjoyed the dancing. The ledge is ono of the strongest , not only in tho. city , but also in the state. A May Party Surprise. May was welcomed In at the resldenco of Miss Joslo Kemmerllnil , 1313 Pacific street , on Wednesday evening last by a surprise party , given in honor ei the young lady by a host of her friends. Tbo surprise was com plete , and the evening's enjoyment was such that these present will long retain a recol lection of it. _ Social Gossip. Mr. P. M. Roe has returned from Chicago. Miss Dollio Bailey Is in Ouawa , la , , visit ing. ing.J J , D. Foster has returned from Los An geles , Cal. Mrs. Dr. Dymcnberg loft Tuesday for Man- kato , Minn. Miss Franklo Drlsb is tbo guest of Miss Lizzie Canfleld. Miss Annie Davis has returned -from ber trip to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. I. Kahn loft for Now York Wednesday evening. WHIM. Fried of Hooper , Neb. , was an Omaha visitor this week. W. 8. Dlmmock has returned from bis trip to Chicago and Louisville. Henry W. Hagerman will make his future home at Walla Wutlo , W. T. John R , Hamilton left for the cast Thurs day and will return in a few days with a wife. wife.Mr. . and Mrs. Andrew Rosewater have taken rooms at the Paxton. Mrs. H. N. Husmnnn and son leave to-day for a trip to Washington. Mrs. W. J. Martin will pass the summer and winter in San Jose , Cal. Mr. S. S. Auchmoody has returned to Omaha after a short absence. Charles Seward , who has been in Kansas City on business , returned Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Himebaugh will make their homo for the present at the Murray. A tennis and archery club has been or ganized in Kountzo Place with Georee Day as its president. Mrs. Chancy Brooks , of Brush Creek , la. , has been called to Omaha by the sick ness of her sister , Mrs. C. H. King. Mr. and Mrs. Simon J. Fisher will return from their bridal tour this morning. They will bo the guests of Mr. Max Meyer. On next Friday evening. May 10 , the Im perial and Cherry Hill dancing clubs will give a joint May party at tbo Saratoga Ly ceum building. Mr. T. J. Rogers' llttlo daughter Janet celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday with a party to her young friends. All in vited promptly responded and a pleasant afternoon was passed. Robert Patrick returned from Paris Fri day morning where ho went with his father a few months a o. Mr. Patrick reports that the other members of his family were in the best of health and enjoying their trip greatly. Miss Burns gave a lilac reception on Thursday from 5 to 9 t > . m. She was assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burns , Miss Duryea , Miss Dcbbington , Mrs. W. S. Pop- pleton and tbo Misses Orchard , Yates , Millard - lard , Sharp , Dixon , Miller , Chambers and Williams. Mr. OzraE. Mansur , of Chicago , and Miss Helen Brownoll , of Elmhurst , 111 , , were married at the Barker by the Rov. Lainar on Tuesday , April 80. Miss Browncll is a niece of Mrs. Walter Chapln , of this city , whom she has been visiting for several months. They will reside In Chicago. Mnrrlutio Licenses. Following are the marriage license * Issued yesterday In the county co jrt ; Name and Rosldcnco. Ago. I Martin Scbmldz , Omaha 20 I Mary .Tucobberger , Omaha n i James L. Vessoy , Council Bluffs 23 I Ncllio Fitzgerald , Council Bluffs 18- j Richard F. Pierce , Omaha ( . . 30 ( Carrie F , Harris , Creston , la 18 The tabular statement from the Westmin ster review , given bolowshowlug the figures of the standing armies of Europe , on a peace footing , will convoy some idea of the waste of human energy involved , to say'nothing of the cost of their maintenance : Great Britain 203,857 Austria-Hungary 800VJ ( ! Belgium Kl.SSO Denmark 10,0511 Franco 525,711 Germany 40.2,000 G recce 20,340 Italy , underarms 2(15,889 ( " permanent army 30,5W Netherlands r > 5,000 Portugal , 33,000 Roumania 19,813 Russia 7i , SSS Sorvla 1S.OOO Spain 144,004 Sweden iil ,4li4 Norway 18,000 Switzerland 201,828 Turkey 15 ,810 Total ! 3,9SO,613 Couldn't Go Natural Gny. In a thriving western city natural gas huti been introduced lately as one of the best modern conveniences. In ono fam ily the cook and second girl immedi ately pave notice. At the expostula tions of the mistress , the cook explained that bho "wouldn't cook with hell lire , " and the second girl suid that nlio wouldn't stay "in u place whore the fire came from the bowels of the earth. " UKLilGlOUS NOTES. Newman M. E. church , Rev. J. E. Ene'Ign. pastor Preaching at 10UO a. m. , by He71 S.vncdam Smith , from Poona , India ; subject , "India. " In the evening by the panori clasHinecting at 12in , ; Sabbath school at 2:30 : , L. O. Jones , superintendent. ' The Methodist bishops of the country will hold their semi-annual meeting May lu , In Delaware. Tlie.v will bo in session about a week. Bishop Nowiuan , who will be pres out , will go from thcro to Attons , Tenn. , to dolivcr u few sermons. Bishop Newman left yostordny for LinJ coin , where ho visited the university. This morning ho will preach at St. Paul's ' Metho dist church , as that place of worship is with out a minister. Ho will return to Omaha this afternoon and deliver a sermon at Hanscom Park church. The general assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United States will meet in New York City. Thursday. May Itl , this year. The commissioners to the assembly from Omaha are Rev. William R , Henderson ana Dr. J. D. Miles. Rev. A. W. Lamar , of the First Baptist church , loaves Omatia for 'Memphis ' , Tenn , , to-morrow evening , to attend the meeting of the Southern Baptist convention. Ho goes as the representative of the Missionary union , of Boston. To Mr. Lamar Is assigned the honor of preaching the anniversary ser * man , before tbo gathering In the Contra ) Baptist church , at Memphis , the church in which ho labored for Hvo years previous to his coming to Omaha. H. D. Rhoades , will accompany him and convoy the greetings ot the First Baptist church , of this city , to the southern convention. At the concluslon'of the latter , Rev. Mr. Lamar will proceed , i to Boston In whicti place ho will attend tha an niversary meeting of the Northern Baptists. Ho goes us a representative of the First church , of this city. Ho will return on the 24th iiist. During his absence , his pulpit will be occupied by the followinggontlanun : On Sunday , May 12 , Rov. Wilson , of Ames , la. , on the I'.lth , Rev , F. W. Enson , of Ci'es- ton , la. These gentleman will rocolvo a hearty welcome to the city. I Parchment for Hallways. ' Compressed vegetable parchment is being experimented with for bearings - on Prussian railways. An emulsion'of water and oil , any of the ml n oral oils , in used as lubricant. The parchment ! boon becomes impregnated with , oil mid is able to go u , long while without n re newal of lubrication. Superiority to metal is claimed for it. I say , Tlroun , old boy , have you seen this advertisement of Snrlng and Hummer Suits ? J-ct us go around to-in arrow , anil IIUVB a look at tlu'in. Fmltli had ono of their I2JS suits last fall , and it was as oofl a lit anJ ttyle as any t'J ) tuuom made. , |