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* THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : THURSDAY , SEPTEMBER 5 , 1889.
HEAVENS BUNG IN BLACK ,
The Torrents Foil and the Drummers
Did Not March.
THOUSANDS DISAPPOINTED.
Tlie Grcnt Mcrchnnts' Week Pnrtulo
Postponed Until To-Dny Tlio Hall
Xlio Flambeau Oinbi' TurnOut -
Out Other Nutos.
A Dny's Ilnln.
Twenty thousand people turned out yea-
terduy to look upon the merchnnts1 parade ,
and twenty thousand people went homo dis
appointed.
A number of mncnlllccnt floats took the
position * assigned them and nwiutccl orders
from the marstml to move , nnd after receiv
ing n thorough soaking were driven whcnco
they came.
Bonds played In the rain until the honvy
fall compelled their retirement , and bodies
of men eager to display themselves lingered
In the rnln ful until thoroughly soaked and
then wandered homo.
The morning hroko In ti very Inauspicious
manner. Instead of "Old Sol's" appearing ns
is hU wont , ho shed his rays through
n veil of silver. Dark clouds floated
up from all points. The weather
cleric hoisted the rain signal. But every
body turned out notwithstanding. Ladies
ivlth umbrellas nnd gentlemen with sun
shades , crowded each ether In n Rood-hu-
mored fashioned , nil anxious for tlio purudo
that did not take plncc.
The commercial travelers .in tholr shiny
silk hats met ut the board of trade.
Float after flout wheeled Into line and
nwnltcd the command "forward , " and still It
rained. The aides galloped along the line
and delivered orders , fit will surely clear
up" was the universal sentiment. But It
didn't. Thicker nnd fin tor cutno the rain
drops , but the line did not falier. They
wore tburo to parade , and march they would.
And thus they waited until they should hear
from headquarters.
At the Marshal's OfTloo.
Major Clnrkson's telephone ) was kept , tink
ling nil the morning , by people who \v.intn < 3
information as to whether the parade would
move or not.
The major and his nfdcs looked flrst at the
clouds and then ut the clock.
Nine o'clock came , and the ram wns pour
ing steadily , but at u quarter past there wore
signs of clearing. Half past nine , it was
gloomy uqd foreboding. Ten o'clock ar
rived it was accompanied by a steady down
pour. The heavens were sullen and the
winds was from the north.
This Is going to bo a rainy day , " said ono
of the visitors who thronged the marshal's
o Ulcer.
"Tho procession ought to bo postponed , "
said anotlior.
"No furniture man , or grocer , or dry eqods
will send out a float In this ruin , " observed a
third.
"It would cost him nil the way from $50 to
$8,000. " said still another.
And tho'bell continued to ring.
Major Clarkson continued to walk the
floor , answer the many questions put. to him ,
and respond with nngello complacency to
the demands of the telephone. ,
"It needs a cood-toiiipcrcd girl at the
other end of the wlro to-day , " hn said , and
everybody agreed with him. "They are
keeping her busy , I can tell you. I guess
they're after Joe Gurneau just as much as
they are after mo. I'vo been trying to raise
him for half an hour and haven't been
able. "
Just then Gnrneau drew up outside , go
did Marshals Potter , Sulsbury , McCaguo
and several others , Uurncau alonu was
protected against the elements. The others
allowed thu sheen of tholr dress coats to bo
destroyed by the rnln , that of their dicers
likewise. Then Bob Easson drove up. Then
H. H. Aloday , Hammond's manager , ap
peared. All except the latter favored post
ponement. His display was such that It
could not bo made to-day.
Finally , the mounted marshal agreed to
ride along where tha line should have neon
and dccldo what should bo douo. The in
vestigation showed that it would bo Impossi
ble to have a procession. Accordingly the
celebration was postponed until 10 o'clock
to-day. "This action was decided on , "
eald Major Clarkson , "after consultation
with Mr. Garncau. for the reason that many
of the floats and displays were ruined by the
rain , nnd on account of the porlslmblo nuturo
of a great many of the exhibits. The display
of hardware , cutlery , groceries , Joworly and
other perishable poods would cost the owners
thousands of dollars. "
The committee requests a full turnout
this morning and hopes the enthusiasm
'already manifested will bo maintained until
tomorrow and during the entire week.
With the Trnvollue Men.
The rain could not dampen the ardor of a
single traveling man. So far as the flva
hundred drummers were concerned , they
hold themselves In readiness to turn out re
gardless of wind or weather.
As early a * 8 o'clock , the boys began to as
semble in tbo board of trade hall and from
that time until It o'clock , when they dis
persed , the scene was an enthusiastic and
noisy ono. President Lobeclc and his assist
ant wore on hand with their badges , belts ,
fans , parasols ana tickets , ono of card of
Which was given to ovary knight of the grip
who registered. Tickets of admission
to the fair grounds , also for
the excursion to South Omaha
were distributed , the latter event having
been arranged for the traveling men to
nccommoduto their country friends who feel
inlonvited In the live stock market and
Uresa'uu meat products. Mr. Lobeck repeat
edly announced that the drummers would
march ruin or sbinu , ttiat n drummer afrani
to turn out In wet wuather was not Jit to
carry u grip , and many oilier encouraging
announcomcnts were mado.
Tbo disappointment which was experi
enced may therefore bo understood when
Clilof Marshal Clarkson sent iu word that
the purudo had been postponed.
In thoj meantime reception committees
hud been dispatched to welcome and oitcort
to headquarters tbo Council Bluffs and Beat
rice delegations , thu former of which arrived
at 0:110 : on a special motor train , and the lat
ter at 10 o'clock via the B. & M.
They wora received at the hall with cheers
and congratulations.
After all hud arrived , President Lobeck
mounted the rostrum , and , on behalf of the
traveling men of Omaha , extended a hearty
welcome tn the visiting travelers , who also
comprised men from Lincoln , Hastings , Fre
mont , Norfolk and olsowhoro. At the presi
dent's request , tha Omaha men gave tholr
visiting brethren throu rousing chocro.and a
George Uudlo , of tho'Uouncll Bluffs dele
gation , responded In a neat little speech , and
was followed by JV. J. Conlco , who spoke for
the Beatrice folks. Ho felt us much
] ) ddu UH uny person in Omaha over "Dium-
inurs' nay , " and thought tbo visit of his
commercial townsmen was a Just , recognition
of thu entorprlto uud Importance of the
metropolis ,
B. M. Simons , of Lincoln , whom Mr. Lo-
beck introduced as tha best 4X man Iu No-
bro&Uu , expressed his 'gladness over tlio re
ception nnd wanted the Lincoln boya to got
all the good they could out of Omaha.
At this etngo In the proceeding Mayor
Hroatcb , who hud entered tlio hall , wag
called.
Ho came forward and extended to these
lively visitors uot only a hearty welcome ,
but the freedom of the city. He
taUl it gave him great pleasure
to welcome drummers from other cities and
hoped they would enjoy themselves while
liorc. To thorn ho attributed the BUOOCSS ol
nil Jobbing holmes and manufacturing con.
corns. Through their push and enterprise
our merchants were ouubled to soil goods In
every country under the sun. Unless tho.\
had thesa representatives in the field it would
bo Impossible to secure the trudo desired
The mayor wished 10 atuta Unit ho was ual
a prohibitionist , and said the latcb-ttrings o ;
Omaha worn all hanging on the outside
Ha didn't want , however , to ba mlauutlor
mood , and stated that u certain degree o
tumuoraturo was necessary to all traveling
men. Ho knew they wcro warm
hearted , sociable fellow * , but oouldn *
bo led to bollevo It neccsnary for him to got
Irunk with customers In order to soil them
good a.
After the mayor's speech. Bcatrlco de
manded n paradn anyway. The matter Was
nit to n vote , and unanimously carried that
ho bays should got out and take n short
vnlk , which they did , their appcnranco on
the street being the tlgnal for enthusiastic
cheers. _
Tlio Visitor * .
The following traveling men registered at
the board of trade rooms !
W. T. Homer , Frank R. Levin , Gcorgo
Seeder , John It. Hnrborg , August Meyer ,
r , S. Tracy , J. Wood Smith , IX M. Hgan ,
Thomas O. Thornton , O , D. Muivlhlll , W. 1C.
Chapman , .T. T. Andres , M. J. DeCJralT , Kd
Vnndorpool , C. S. Hulchlnf , Joe Stout , Ed
Ulloy , F. A. Slichter , E. A. Blnnkman , F.
u. Martin. C. M. Bachman , J. M. Slushur ,
William " Wodcmann * . . , . . J. . C. Kohl , . J. Hill , I ) .
W. Dixon , H. B. Itobluson , J. Holmbaugh ,
II. H. Stanley , E. Conklln , II. Lodor , G.V. .
Tracy , James Hnitlngton , Jumt's. B. Ureovy ,
T. B. Hnrlnu , A. C. Mueller.V. . II. Novin ,
T. W. Shumwny , M. W. Fleming , William
Wurr , L. N. Ashern. T. H. Wlloy , Will H.
Uottcr , T. M. Corbaloy , E. W. Curtha , It.
I'omy. W. F. Kellogg , ji % , Ccorgo Hulls , P.
H. Orcutt , J. O. Lominon , William
H. Taylor , J W. llodirorow ,
C. S. Peters. Hurry Wilber ,
W. D. Prnyn. G. F. Crandall , J. II. Conies ,
Adolph Michaels , H. ColTcon. E. W. Keys ,
W. M. Sliounrd , P.U , Shcpard. Chas. S.
Morse , L. 0. Drake , P. J. McBridi- . C.
Qlnason. R. II. Bennett. C. F. Toll , A. L.
Dlllo W. H. Wnkelluld. Jay Helphruy , H. U.
Uberholtzor , T. J. Tlgaii. W. M. Uudford ,
lames Hale , F. L. Lewis. L. L. Bolu , , T W.
Floyd , W. S. Caluwurd , U. S. McCoy , H. E.
Seamnu , Hk J. Meyer , K A. Snckett , Homer
Whitney , J. Ballerimn , J. E. Sllcott , L. C.
Dunn , A. P. Horfumyor , A. G. West , T. E.
Urown , I. P. Mornollay , H , A. Nowmaii , N.
B. Apple , Mifto Doe , K. Slocum , E. G.
i'hompson , Chas. Frost , .1. U. C. Hart ,
Morltz Moycr , U. H. Butcher , D. J. Wilson ,
13. W. Day , W. D. Pru.vn , F. G. Crandall ,
W. J. Trick , S. C. Beobo , Win. Lorimer , M.
McLearnon , .S. A. Conloy , D. li. Molptou ,
S. S. Melpton , W. J. McClolland. J. A. Flcm-
ng , N. J. Rico. AV. S. Marr , M. Lticlis , A.
W. Hobhs , Frtink Arnold , J. C. Bar
clay , O. S. Martin , .1. K. Van Duron
k. G. Kust , A. J. Wcamler , A. M. Lyneman ,
F. Bcnhan , M. U.CIilltmi , T. P. Cartwritrht ,
J. S. Agey , G. M. Mark. J. M. Bard , . Jr. ,
George McICornon. C. M. Englo , W.S. Bristol
tel , .lohn F. Ton , G. 11. Eastumn. Matt U.
Paris , H. A. Klaus. H. H. Wallace , William
Terry , S. Adnil , W. C. Patrick , H. H. Spin-
cggatc , W. A. Uroyton , R. A. Thompson , W.
G. Carpenter. O. O. Bcsy , .f. A. Carpenter ,
O. Xoigler , It. E. Hughes , C. N. Smith. J.
Stuinbory , It. S. Sinltlf , G. M. Uuto-i. W. J.
Coughtiii , T. B Soutball , A. E. Schneider ,
S. R. Van Sickle , J. M. Bermlngham , Meutz
Meyer , S. W. PirulukniT , E. Amehy , M , T.
Kuonoy , F. P. Wiiterhoine , II. S. Skinner ,
C. Uesc.imp , R. M. Croi * . M. Van Utmsn ,
E. Struotur , M. J. Harris , J. W. Hundoo , J.
U. llallott , W , MoP Snollur , Chariot L.
Porter , .lames Hamilton , 13 I Purry , John
Enoch , A. L. Knopre , W. C. ICueiw , John S ,
Hurmun , W. D. Tomplcins , ,1. H. Doynls ,
tlarry A. Armstrong. G. II. Hrockwav.,1. H.
Ullss. A. J. Condoa , .1. W , Colt , II. , h Dun-
kin. H D. Hogg , R. 1C. Grotto , A. E. Green ,
J. II. Nedaon , E. E. Ed\v.ini , S. S. Beodlo ,
E. U. Walt , Ed Goodman , 11. A. D.vko. A. C.
Annett , Munford Cornoy , Xuto H. Uornull.
H. E. Shoard. C. D. Hlubnrd , U. II. Waniur.
J. G. Rhood , E. A. W. Snoll , S. R. Dennis ,
C. F. Bunker , W. H. P.irlis , Louk J. Hudd ,
Rudolf Bothge , H. S. Wcllcr , II. U. Welt , J.
B. Patterson , Robert M. Simons , H. S.
Moody , F. B. Crowley , N. B. Uorliart. J. B.
Erion , J. G. Shou. A. , f. Mead , ,1. B. Huyiu ,
Pord D.inur , J. F. Knupp , II. V. HayxvooJ ,
C. B. Holmes , J. E. Jurgunson , J. W. llerE.
T. Frank , J. A. Loiter , SV. S. Killing , James
Donnelly , L. Mack , h. F. Strlckllng , F. R.
Hunter , W. C. I'omfret . II. U.irion , Goo.
Mlteholl , D. M. Stocklium , W. F. Ilolphroy ,
T. M. D. Harvey , OV. . Burtiier , Jaclc F.
Girrett , A. C. Fiost , W. B. Field , H. J.
Nicholas. U. 1C. Hesse , T. C. Weaver , A. F.
Phillips , J. G. G.uldU , E. E. Hcuulo , R. R.
Lovell , H , B. Sillicke. Will Roes. Wm. Bry-
unt , C. W. Baitznor , G. D. Burdottu , W. L.
Ritter , Lucius Stephens , M.E. MuxonW. A.
Colenvin , Samunl Tnte , M. W. Rycrson.
Gco. H. Ho.vt , P. T. Wilson , E. N. Munson- ,
S. T. Lyou , Frank Johnson , Jud Grunt , D.
S. Soitz , It. J. Dinning , D. Kaufman , T. H.
[ jyons. Jas , Bnid'ord. W. I. Gooilfollow , F.
Hoyward , W. H. Roth , C. D. Bently , J. H.
jalsler , O. L Shook , O. E. Livingston. J. C.
Eluteson , Chas. E. Thoraburg , H. Roson-
jerg , Jas. Donuully , W. F. Erdman. S. H.
White , C. P. Bovan , J. F. Kirkendull , E. M.
Collins , E. U. Rund , Mutthuw Hill , A. L.
Baker , E. A. Becker , E. A. Walter , F. B.
ItidenourV. . D. Carpur , W. L. Eastman ,
II. B. Tomson , Conrad J. Schthidt , F. F.
Tumor , L. W. Gurroulto , J. E. Clark. W. H.
Harrison , Star Pug Whiting , Robt. Cairns ,
C. A. Wilson , Jul. Poycko , IVl. J. Kennard ,
Wm. h. Lindyor , W. S. Bentley , F. Mishol-
atotter , G. E. Emcrick , E. H. Culom , Wm. J.
Fischer , J. R. Douglas , M. W. Raylev , Len
P. Horran , E. P. Fuller , J. M. Ward , A. C.
Dempsey , H. A. Graham , C. H. Rurey , C. E.
Saunders , Wm. R. Mosbins , J. W. Buchanan ,
D. II. Mullen , Jno. W. Harper , F. C. Wood ,
M. V. Erskln. Charles Clark. W. B. Taylor ,
M. 1C. Tilton.
The
The Council Bluffs delegation , sixty men ,
made a line nppoaranco. The were all largo
handsomc-looulng follows , marched like vct-
erans and made many a susceptible female
heart flutter and sigh to bo with them ,
The delegation was commanded by Mr. H.
Coflcen and John Stork as captain and llcuton
aut , rcspectlvolvnnd was headed by Dalboy's
crack military band. Stalwart L. C. Dunn
murciicd in the lead ns standard boarer. It
was generally remarked that , In her travol-
iiig men , Council Bluffs has great reason to
fcol proud. They will compare in sobriety ,
enterprise , business tact and personal
appearance with those of any other
jobbing center In tbo country. Each
mini , were the regulation silk hat and flan
nel aiiirt , also n bouquut of flowers on his
loft breast , presented by Mrs. J. J. Stork
and Mrs. E. C. Cook , of Council Bluff * .
The visitors expect to bo on hand for to
day's parade in greater force than yester
day. _
The ncutricc HonutlcH.
Ono hundred representative citizens of
Beatrice , each wearing n white badge , with
the legend , "Travolincr Men's Social Club of
Beatrice , " printed upon Its face , marched
Into the Murray , headed by. Colonel A. C.
Jordan , formerly of thU city and now of the
Beatrice Express , and deposited their grips ,
They came to take part In the day's parade ,
and the fact that that feature had been post
poned brought disappointment to thuir hearts ,
1 hey made the trip from Beatrice by special
train. The coaches wore gully decorated
with bunting.
Upon the right hand outsldo of the lust
coach was tlio following inscription , printed
upon whlto canvas ;
"Tno Traveling Men's [ Social club , Beat
rice. "
On the opposite side wns another long
streamer of wliito , and upon this was printed
"Omaha , " "Beatrice , " with a ualrof clasped
hands In thu center.
The club was accompanied by the Beatrice
band of fourteen pieces , and among the dele-
gat Ion were twenty of the county Bupervisora.
The visitors were an admirable body of
men ami were imbued with the energy and
enthusiasm which make successful travelers ,
the good uaturo which drives away the ter
rors of u winy day uud the brotherly feeling
for the Oinahan which mi ) do their visit not
less a pleasure to these they honored by
tholr presence than It really appeared to have
been to themselves ,
Among the visitors were the following ; A.
J. Fuller , representing Fuller & Johnson
Manufacturing company , Madison , Wls , j it.
F. Bacon , McCord , Brady & Co. , Omaha ;
Bon Mulnzor , B. Malnzcr , wholesale liquors ,
Heatrlca ; II. M. Chase , Avery Planter com
pany , Dixon , 111 , ; A. V. S. Saunders , truvol-
ang agent Union Puelrtn railroad ; C , S. Fos-
Boliuan , Valonis Chemical company ; Beat
rice ; J. U , Stack , merchant
tailor , Beatrice ; F. H. Mjors , Hurnham ,
Trovot & Mattls , Beatrice ; Lou Wehn ,
Wohn Carriage company , Beatrice ; J. M.
ICellogg. Beatrice Elevator com
pany , Beatrice ; J , E. Hayes , Boatrlco
facturor , Beatrice ; J , O. Enory , Beatrice
Tile factory , Beatrice ; G. C. Werner , A. T.
Lewis , Cigar manufacturer , Beatrice ; W ,
Z , Warner , Dempster Mill Manufacturing
company , Beatrice : E. Longtlu , wholesale
liquor , Bcatrlco ; B. Brandt , Phil Beit Brewing
ing couiuany , Beatrice ; George Seeolke ,
Beatrice Bottling company , Beatrice ; rL E.
Sponccr , Boatric Real Eitalo & Trust coo-
pany ; T. B. Fulton , Dally Democrat , Beat
rice , A. J. DuvU , Mutual Lifo Insur
company , New York ; M. A.
MetzRor.Gazotto-Journal company , Hastings }
J. II. Aldon. Valonla Chemical company , Bo *
ntrlco ; W. O. Strohm , Kllpatrlok Bros. &
Collins , Boatrlco ; John W. Harper , Harper
Bros. , wholesale fruit nnd confectionery , Bo-
ntrico ; A. C. Schoiblloh. Boatrlco Starch
company , Bcatrlco ; O. II. Phillips. Lincoln
Land company , Lincoln ; Alfred McMahon ,
plumbing nnd Rtcurn heating , Boatrlco ; W.
E. Lcnuart , Dempster Mill Manufacturing
company , Beatrice ; D. B. Cnvo , Beatrice
Btono quarries , Beatrice ; James Kldston ,
Beatrice Paper Mill company , Bcatrlco ; S.C.
Smith. Beatrice Canning company , Beatrice ;
I. L. Plsko , Beatrice Starch company , Beatrice -
rice ; C. J. Schmidt , August Bocht , Chicago ;
C. J. Cushman , A. Cave nnd II. W. Shafer ,
Dempster Mill Manufacturing company.
Beatrice ; F. D. Courtney , Bcatrlco Oni
Meal company ; Samuel Rinnkor , Kansas
City & Bcatrlco railroad company ; W.
J. Schultz , S. A. Maxwell & r.om-
Pany , Chlcaco ; > S. J. Enqulst , Boat
rlco Awning nnd Tent company , Bcntrlco ;
I' . W. Folney. Garncau Cracker Co. . Omalm ;
Fred Morrell , Anderson & Co. , grocers ; II.
L. EwiiiR and A. T. Cole , Minneapolis Loan
& Trust Co. , Minn. ; Emit Lang , Lang
t Mosholl , grocers , Boatrlco ; G. W.
M auror , agricultural Implements , Bcntrlco ;
D. II. Robertson , Beatrice Oat Meal com
pany , Beatrice ; J. M. Berkley , Kansas City
Boot and shoo house , Kansas City ; W. P.
IJrlggs , Grand Detour Plow company , Dixon ,
111. ; M. B. Thrift. Burnham , Trovott & Mat-
ils , Boatrlco ; G. E. Emory , Wohn Carriage
Manufacturing company , Bcatrlco ; II.
W. Parker , Boatrlco Sewer Plpo
company , Beatrice ; Charles Frn-
7lor. wholesale hardware , Chicago ;
I' . H. Holt , Beatrice Tile Works , Boatrlco ;
P. B. Hutchlns , Boatrlco Cnnnincr Co. ,
Bcatrlco ; J. C. Tythorlolgh , C. P. Kellogg
& Co. , Chicago ; E. J. Eegleston ,
Lash Bros. , Lincoln ; E. J. Roder
ick. Boatrlco Starch Co. , Boatrlco
The following supervisors of Gngo county
wcro also present : J. V. AllotGoorgoZuvor ,
B. P. Kuvor , George S. Collins , Ed S. Miller -
lor , Lind Nelson. William Blakoley , W. F.
Uewoy , Perry Walker , Henry Albert , John
M. Wardlaw , S. D. Wright , P. J. Myers , A.
W. Bourn , W. V. York.
The entire delegation visited Tun BEE nnd
inspected the entire building , including the
editorial rooms , composing and stereotyping
rooms , olllcos , roof , press rooms , eta Their
idmirution was unbounded and expressions
of wonder nnd surprise wcro hoard on every
sldo.
Drummer * in tlio Hoc * .
Shortly after the traveling men had mot at
the chamber of commerce they received a
cordial Invitation from Mr. Rosawator to
visit Tirr. Hni : building.
They formed in line , headed by the AVost
Point Juvenile Cornet band , and marched to
this olllco. They formed in the court and the
musical youngsters gave u choice selection
from their position on the main stairway.
Mr. Rosewater was called on for a speech ,
and spoke as follows ;
"Gentlemen : Wo extend to you greeting
; o the largest newspaper building
n the world , and hops you will accept our
lospltality and make yourselves at home.
You nro Invited to visit the working ostab-
llshmnnt of Tim Bun on the floors ubovo ,
nnd to vlow the entire building at will. The
most friendly relations have always sub
sisted between THIS Biiii and the commercial
travelers , and wo intend In the future to
merit , your esteem nnd friendship. "
Tlio boys gave three chnors and n tiger ,
md then dispersed to view the building.
Under the guidance of BUB employes every
part of the building was inspected , from the
view of the eity from the roof to the
Corliss engines and dynamos in the base
ment.
The West Point band , of which the oldest
members Is but seventeen years of nee. has
Lhu following membership : William Derr ,
leader : Adolph Krause , Harry Radler , B.
Kendriclr , Frank Kloko , Charles Thompson ,
Harvey Reudlnger , Frank Neiburg , James
Larson , William Dorr , Rudolph Brazda ,
2harlos Malchow , Gustavo Gofeko and
Miles Radler. They discoursed sweet music
in the court while the traveling boys were
viewing tbo building- .
fcntcrrainiiig Their FrIMills. (
The traveling men put in theirtime yos-
terday'nfternoon and last night entertaining
such of their country customers as came to
town , by showing them all the sights worth
seeing. Some of them attended the various
theatrical performances , some visited the
Coliseum and others enjoyed themselves
trampmtr about the streets , seeing what
they could see nnd having the very best time
in their lives. The boys are all enthusiastic
for to-day's parade and propose to make it a
great success.
THEJ KliAMBBAU CLUB.
A. Gorgeous Display With a Few Dis
astrous RcstiltH.
The parade of the Omaha Flambeau club
last night was ono of the greatest spectacular
events in tbo history of the city. One hun
dred and forty men , preceded by three
band * , made the city ono mass of flame and
smoke.
The parade started at tbo armory of the
Omaha Guards , on Seventeenth and Capitol
avenue. First came the West Point Juvenile
band , composed of thirteen pieces ; the Crete
'
band , twenty-four pieces , and 'the Mead
band , fourteen nieces. Then came the
Flambeau club. and nn Interesting
sight they mado. Roman candles , pin
wheels and sky rockets kept the city in a
perfectslatu of illumination , while "Loud-
Mouthed Lucy , " a cannon In the hands of
three colored members of the Omaha Guards ,
under command of Captain Scharf , mingled
with thu reverberations of a score of shot
guns iu the bunds of twenty young men
from the Schuotznnvoroln , who lout their aid
to the occasion. Xt was a grand sight. Down
Furuam the line marched. Grecian flra and
"devil ii the dark" added to the
beauty of the sccue. At Sixteenth and
Far n am a blazing rocket ignited the Mer
chants' week arch , while at Fifteenth nnd
Douglas n Itoman candle did the work. The
damage was confined to n destruction of the
decorations in the center nf the arches.
Stonohill Bros. , on Sixteenth between Far-
num. and Douglus , were not so fortunate. A
rocket went through a window and set flro
to a lot of ulottnn ? , damaging a stock of
seal skin cloaks about 3,01)0. ) The loss la
covered by insurance. It is duo to the efforts
of both members of the firm that the build
ing was not entirely destroyed , for with nd-
mirublo presence of mind each fought the
flames until the department arrived.
Tlio Boo Ruiluing llliirnliiuted.
TUG BUB building was ublazo with olco-
trlcal glory last nlcht. From every door and
window the bright glare of the electric
llchts shonu and attracted hundreds to an
inspection nf its Interior.
A now feature of the decorations of the
city wus the resplondant star of red , white
and blue electric lights which shone from
in front of TUB Bur. building. The symbol
was made up of electric lights surrounded
by the ( 'lobes of tbo trl-color , and iu the
center xvas a boo' uivo of bunting. The sym
bol attracted much attention and was gen
erally admired.
TUB MERCHANTS' BA.LU
Tlio Great Social Hvont of the Week
oc Exposition Hall ,
Exposition hall uovor looked prettier than
It did last evening , in honor of the flrst grand
ball k'lven by the merchants of Omaha. Half
a scotoof skillful hands had been at work on
thu dingy , forbidding , barnllke structure ,
and placed beautiful red , whlto and blue tls-
sue ropes where they would do the most
good. The columns wcro wrapped with
them ; every gas plpo was made the center of
a dozen graceful festoons , which were hung
so thickly as to obscure the bare rafters.
Pretty loops hung from the galleries ,
and pendant railings from the celling
were made with them just above the balcony
railing.
On the west hall bung a mammoth Amerl-
man shield with a monogram of the loiters ,
"M. W , A , " and beneath it the words ,
"First Annual Ball. " On either sldo of
these hung beautiful festoons. Pendant
from tha colling hung scores of Japanese
lanterns. The decorations were without
doubt the flnuftt and most beautiful ovoi
seen in any dance hall In Omaha.
In order that the numerous line dresses
worn by the ladies should not bo soiled , tin
entire floor was covered with ducking , one
the appearance of the hall was greatly lui
prayed thereby. A covered and oar pot oil
canopy was built to the edge of toe side
walk , and at its onlVnWo the Various car
riages emptied tholr uloads of silks nnd
pretty faces. . „ . ,
In ono corner of the T > all room courteous
waiters served sherbetlomonndo nnd cake
to the guests ns they , wished refreshments ,
and the ontlro north .sTdo was prettily ar
ranged with chairs , palms and tables. The
best players of the Mfisical Union orchestra
furnished the tmislo , fori tha occasion , and
prattler selections are rarely hoara in any
ball room. m
All the ladles nnd gohUouicn appeared In
full evening dress. . The attendance was
somnwhnt marred by Urn uncertain state of
the weather and couutet * attractions , but the
guests had none the tless enjoyable a time.
The affair was perfectly Informal , and for
that reason nil tha iiibrn'plcasnnt. It was 10
o'clock when the orchestra struck up the
opening strains of the overture , and by tbo
time the twelfth nud last dance was called It
was late in the morning. The following were
the committees ;
Floor Committee. Nato N. Crary ,
J. S. Tobbots , Charles Detiol , Dan.
Whoolor. Jr. , Clement Chase , Luther
Dratto , W. J. Cartan , Dudley Smith ,
Joseph Garncnu , Jr. , J. C. Sharp , C. N.
Dletz , Frank Colpetzor. W. S. Rector , John
T. Clarke , It. C. McClure , W. W. Crar.v ,
John Dougherty , Frank T. Hamilton , Ar
thur Remington , F , D. Mulr , R. S. Berlin ,
C. E. Burmcstor.
Reception Commlttoo Thomas ICIlpatrtck ,
osq. , chairman ; Hon. W. J. Broatch ,
Mr. W. V. Morse , Hon. Frank Mur
phy , General J. C. Cowln , Hon. John
A. McShnno , Dr. George L. Miller ,
Hon. .1. E. Boyd , Mr. Herman Kountzo. Hon.
Guy C. Barton , Mr. George W. Holdrege ,
Dr. J. H. Co ( T man , General J. R. BrooKe ,
Hon. J. H. Mlllard , Mr. E. A. Cudahy.
A Fnw or the Features Which HI ft do
Tholr Appoprancc.
The display to-day , if yesterday's turnout
can bo tnlcon ns a criterion , will bo a magnlll-
cent ono.
The Union Pacific exhibit Is perhaps the
finest ever seen m the country west of the
Atlantic. It consists of an engine , tank nnd
freight car all gotten up in the most accurate
and correct style so that at a short distance
one cannot distinguish between It and the
genuine. The locomotive- of the passenger
typo and Is perfect. Drivers , headlight , cyl
inders , sand box , boll , whistle , pilot and
everything else are in exact fac simile of the
mammoth machines that pull tbo overland
flyer from Omaha to Ogdon. It is the de
sign of Assistant Passenger Agent Lee and
Cluronco Brown , of the advertising depart
ment. It cost $ oSOO.
The Adams nnd American express compa
nies crowded the Wolls-Furgo people on
Twelfth street. There were wagons loaded
with merchandise consigned to every con-
coivoablo quarter of the globo.
Wells , Fargo & Co. hud a strong box
guarded by two cowboys dressed In buck
skin and armed with rilles.
Gus Andreon with n wagonload of safes
which n trio of embryo burglars were vainly
trying to rifle , formed a pleasing sight.
Joe Garneau's display of good things In
the pastry line was tempting to look at.
There were suits of clothes and pairs of
hats and"btled"
shoes hobnobbing with now
shirts , silk neckties and cold-headed canes ,
gold watches and diamond studs. In short.
overythlngTepresonted in gents' furnishing
stock. _
Georso H. Hammond , too , had about n
dozen wagons highly decorated.
Swift had a number of wnsrons , ono of
which contained an immense pen with a
prize bull which weighed 3,000 pounds.
The entire flro department wus to have ap
peared In the parade and the most elaborate
preparations had beeujmado for a grand dis
play. All the machines were beautifully
decorated with flowers nnd ribbons. The
programme on their part will bo carried out
to-day. . r
To-UnyM Event * .
The following are the chief features of to
day's programme : i *
10 a. m. Grand merdbants' parade.
1 p. m. Excursion to South Omaha.
2 p. m. Races at the fr.ir grounds.
3 p. m. Balloon ascension.
7. p. m. Exposition at tno Coliseum.
8:5X : ) p. m. Fire works at BEB , New York
Lifo and court house , buildings. Parade of
Flambeau club.
Attention Drummers.
The traveling men will meet at the board
of trade room this ( Thursday ) morning at 0
a. m. By OHDER OP THE PRESIDENT.
OAPTUUING THfcJ AWARDS.
The Judges the Only Busy People At
the i'air Grounds.
It was a nasty day at the fair grounds.
Stdewallc Inspector Allen , with a force of
mon , got a sidewalk down from Sprague
street to the grounds Tuesday evening ,
and his efforts were appreciated
by the patrons of the fair
yesterday , especially by the class who made
frequent trips down the street In their en
deavor to keep as wet msldo as the elements
were keeping them outside. The crowd at
the grounds was notwithstanding ; the
ruin , and the attractions under cover were
consequently well patronized , Tbo floral
hall was crowded all day , and the Inspection
revealed many objects of interest
that the sightseers would overlook
on a bright day in their anxiety to see out
side attractions. Hero the visitors gazed at
tno oars of corn-that arc longer than sticks
of stove wood hanging on stalks longer than
the moral law , boots that a policeman could
sleep nn , Jumbo squashes , buckwheat as
largo as marbles nud rhuoarb as big as second
end growth hickory. It is undoubtedly the
best display over made in Douglas county.
The rain shut off the races and the speed
events billed for yesterday will bu contested
this afternoon , making a double pro
gramme. The races will start promptly at
1 o'clock.
The committees wcro busy awarding
prizes. Following Is a list of the flrst prizes
only in the various departments :
SW1HH.
W. E. Spicer. Harvard , 8 flrst p/lzes on
Berksblros ; J. L. Burton , Greenwood , best
boar and sow , Poland Chinas ; T. J. Harris ,
West Liberty , la. , best Poland China boar
under 0 months ; H. C. Stoll , Beatrice , best
Poland China boar under 12 mouths and
over 0 ; W. T , Doyle , Maryvlllo , Mo. , best
Poland China sow under 1 year , and best
sow ever 2 years ; J. R. Loss6n , Norwich ,
la. , best Poland China boar 2 years and over.
Essex H. C. Stoll , Beatrice , boar and
sow under 2 years ; L. E. Mahan , Malcom ,
sumo , 2 years and over.
Clydesdales E. Trlndor & Co. . Atlantic ,
la. , stallion , 4 years and ever ; E. C. Millar ,
Fremont , a years nnd under 4 years.
Perchprons M. M , Coot , Fremont , best
mare aud colt ; James Schulz , Yutan , stal
lion , ever 4 years ; same , stallions , 3 years
and under 4 ; M. M. Goad. Fremont , stallion ,
3 years and under 3 , best 'stallion colt , oest
mare over 4 years , and best mare over 'J years
and under , ' ) . i i >
Draft Horflos James Schulz , Yutan , best
stallion and mare over -I' years ; | F. Hagedoin ,
Pnpiillon , best stallldii under 3 years and
colt. i
Cleveland Bays Grlfflo & Barber , Atlan
tic , la. , stallion over 1 years ; J. H. Hulluirs-
worth , Florence , stallion. unaer4 years.
French Coach O. O. Heffnor , all prizes on
four exhibits.
Grade Draft Horses H. C. Gllssman ,
Omaha , best grading under 4 years ; F.
Hagcdorn , Papillion. inaro over 4 years ;
James Schulz , Yutnn murounder years and
colt. ' ' "
Short Horns R. Daniels , Gilmore , Nob. ,
best 3-year-old und 2-year-old bull ; J. W.
Dean , Marysvillo , Mo , , best yearling bull ;
R. Daniels , 3-year-old heifer and best bull
calf ; J. W , Dean , best U-year-old heifer ; R.
Daniels , best heifer under 1 year.
Ilerefords Howard Bros , took flrst prn-
mlums on all Herefords shown in the rlncr
you Polled Angus All prizes in this class were
captured by J , Evans , Jr. , of Emerson , la.
JMHH I'ltODUCU.
M. II. Smith , DeSoto , Neb. , sweet corn ,
calico corn and corn in stock ; Leo Smith ,
while and yellow corn ; Henry Elcke , buck
wheat ; II. It. Avery , rye nnd wheat ; H , C.
GlUsmau , oats and largest and bestdlsnlay
of gram ; Elijah Allen , timothy seed and na
tive hay , S. G. Allen , Mlllard , sweet corn ;
B. French , Calhouu , flux , seed wheat ;
B. G , Fenner , pop corn und Deal display of
grain ; S. Jensen , Caluoun , sample rod clover ;
Nels Anderson , barley ,
Mrs. R. N. Day , of Tekaraah , and Mrs. W.
OUR EXHIBITION
Of Fall goods is the grandest Omaha has ever seen. No Words
can give a description of our new stock. We invite the hundred
thousand strangers who will be in Omaha , this week , to visit the
largest clothing establishment of the west and look at our grand
display of Men's and Boy's Clothing , Hats , Shoes and Furnishing
goods. Our display is one of the features of this weeks fair.
Rely upon it you will see something exceptional in the way of as
sortment and styles. No matter whether you wish to buy any
thing or not. call and look around in our establishment. It will
do you good. You will not be urged to buy. You will not even
have to ask a saleman for the price of anything , as you can tell
the prices yourself. Everything in our store is marked in plain
figures and THESE FIGURES WILL BE A REVELATION TO
YOU. We are sure you have never seen goods marked and sold
that way.
In prices we have no competition.
If there is in our stock any one line of "which we are especially
proud , it is our line of suits for dress and "business wear ; a mar 41 i
velous assortment.
Fall Overcoats , silk faced , and silk lined , beautiful styles.
Boy's and Ohildrens' department second floor is brimful
oi novelties.
Shoes A new der > artrnent--also on second floor wo
keep only honest and reliable makes of shoes.
Hats and Furnishing G-oods More than a half dozen
stores together.
OPEN TILL 9 P. M.
Corner Fourteenth and Douglas Streets , Omaha.
H. MoKnyof Omnhacaptured all the awards
iu the canned fruits , preserves and Jellies and
Miss H attic Avery scoured all the prizes for
cakes. _
Go to thu ColiHfum , Too.
The fair and railway-managements have
made arrangements by means of which hold
ers of railway coupons may secure admis
sion at night to the exposition.
THE EXPOSITION'S BEAUTX.
Neither Louden Sklos Nor
Rain Can Mar It.
Despite yesterday morning's rain , the Coli
seum was very well patronized , and those who
wore intrepid enough to attend , enjoyed the
exhibits more than they would have done
with a larger crowd present.
In addition to the list of exhibits published
Tuesday , the following were noted :
Omaha Typo Foundry A general display
of typo and printers' material , and four Job
presses in operation.
Kirkpatrick-Koch Co Hundreds of bolts
of dry goods , w'tb ' handsome decorations.
W. F. Stootzol A display of expensive
ranees and cooking stoves.
Brownell & Co. Two largo engines in
operation ; shafts , pulleys , and bailors.
The Richardson Drug Company An ex-
hib'itof flno perfumes , elaborately arranged
in a largo glass case , sponges und drugs ,
W. T. Seaman A very handsome car
riage and buggy , and a very tasty roud cart ,
upholstered In whlto leather.
The Goodman Drug Company Two cases
of surgical instruments , drugs , etc.
G. E. Shubert An elaborate display of
furs of all kinds.
A. B. Meyer & Co. A display of nil kinds
of coul , with signs made of that fuel.
Thornton Manufacturing Compuay
A complete display of White sow-
ng machines , from the cheapest to the most
dixponslvc. Also a most Interesting exhibit
of fancy work , made by the machines.
The display nrnUo by the E. M.
Hulso company is among the most
elaborate exhibits. The back ground is made
up of portiorros of elegant material and va
ried hues , with an array of elegantly uphol
stered chairs nnd lounges.
Mrs. Bonscrn's display of fancy dry goods
is also very elaborate , including articles of
fomlnino wear calculated to turn the average
head.
The Standard Lifo and Accident Insurance
company makes a display of policies , fancy
signs , etc.
"A very interesting exhibit is that made
by Straug& Clark , consisting of all kinds of
heating apparatus , with complete engines
and boilers.
.Gwln & Duninlres' exhibit of sporting
eoods attracts the masculine visitors to the
exhibition. It is very complete , including
explosive guns and hunters' equipment ,
lawn tennis und base ball ( roods aud any
thing useu in sport.
Notes.
Tin : Bnr. building continues to bo an object
of interest and hundreds of people vlow it
daily. Throughout yesterday the court nnd
corridors were thronged , und In the overling ,
when every floor was brilliantly Illuminated ,
the building seemed to bo the coaler of at
traction.
Tbo special train that had been arranged
to carry tiavohng men nnd their wives
from the Webster street depot to the fair
grounds , at 1 o'clock yesterday , will run at
the same time to-day. President Lobock
deslros it to be understood that the travel
ing men's headquarters will be at the fair
grounds this afternoon ,
Julius Meyer , president of the Musical
Union band , eathered all the press represen
tatives together after the postponement was
announced and opened a case of wino at the
baud headquarters ,
The special truin to South Omaha convey
ing invited guests to the urand display to bo
made by thu pacisers of that city , leaves over
the Union Pacific at 1 o'clock p. m. to-day
instead of 0:30 : as announced yesterday ,
This arrangement , Mr. W. I. Kiorstead ,
chairman of tbo committee , says will enable
everybody to enjoy both entertainments ,
Pol ntd of Interest.
The strangers vlsltlag Omaha can , if they
wish , Had many places to go and sluhts to
see that will bo of Interest to them. Besides
the fair grounds , Coliseum , various theaters ,
hotels and stores , are the following ;
Tin ; Bee building , corner of Farnam and
Seventeenth streets.
The Now York Life building.
The county court house.
The government building , corner of Dodge
and Fifteenth streets.
Tbo Union Pacific headquarters bulldlug ,
corner of Ninth and Furnam streets'
Tbo Union Paciflo shops.
The Union Paciflo bridge.
The smelting works , at the foot of Capitol
avenue.
The high school.
Croighton college.
G. W. Liningcr's ' art gallery , corner of
Eighteenth uud Davenport streets.
The Omaha-Council Bluits bridge , foot of
Douglas street.
The First , Nebraska , United States ,
Omaha , Merchants and Commercial National
bank buildings.
Sacred Heart convent , on the Burt street
motor line.
Nebraska Institute for the Deaf and
Dumb , northwest of the city.
Water works power house nnd reservoirs ,
nt Florence.
The cable railway power houce , corner of
Harnoy and Twentieth streets.
The Omaha Motor company's uower houuo ,
Nicholas nnd Twenty-second streets.
Han scorn park , southeast purt of the city.
Board of trade building , corner of Furnum
and Sixteenth streets.
Brownell Hull , on Soutli Tenth street.
Union stock yards und all the packing
houses , nt South Omaha.
The city Jail , located on court house
square.
The central police station is in' the cast end
of the old exposition building , on North
Fourteenth street.
The central fire station is located on Har
noy , between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
strojts.
By taking a ndo on the various motor aud
cable lines , one can enjoy the delightful
pleasure of rapid transit , and also see many
of the finest residences und private grounds.
DREXEL & MAUL ,
( Successors to John 0. Jacobs. )
Undertakers and Embalmers
At the Old Siani , 1107 Farnam Straot.
Orders by telegraph Hollclted aud prompSy
Attended. Tolopliono to No. 'is.
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