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    THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY JttAY 5. ' 1889.-SIXTEEN .PAGES.
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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. , |