r 1 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , JTOYEMBER 30 , 1890-TWENTY PAGES. 3 Dress Goods. Dress Goods. Genuine Bargains in Colored and Black Dress Goods. ALL AT ONE PRIOB. Real English Serge , worth C5c Cheviot Homespun , to clour , at , . . , Cashmere , All Woolrich finish. ALL AT ONE PltfOE. now colorings and Htifoh , at HABIT CLOTH , W ) Inches , at FLANNEL , M Inclips wide , All Wool , at ALL , AT ONE PBIOB. BROADCLOTH , Hllky finish and steam shrunk HENRIETTA , 4(1 ( Inches wide , worth tl.OO now , 48 Inches wide , per fect clutli , ut 1'laids ' , Plaids , Plaids , Plaids , BOc. 78c. 85c , 93c. ETC. _ ! L Mourning Dept. . i r SERGE , rnp 40 Inches wldo , reduced from C3o JJj HENRIETTA , ! 18 Inches wide , cut down from G.o to HENRIETTA , 85c 48 Inches wide , sacrificed from Jl.OOto FLANNEL , 42k : 50Inches wide , All Wool , now. . . . LADIES' CLOTH , M Indit'i wide , ii'Kular price75e , at > HABIT CLOTH , 75c 51 Inches wide , on Monday CORDS , 75c Fancy Cords , reduced from } 1 to. . KelleyStiger&Co. Corner Farnani and 15th Sts. HOW BYRON PLAYED DOfl JUAN He Was Converted Himself and Then Con verted Another Man's Wife. AND THE BOBBY HELPED HIM OUT. Ban..cr McFnrlniKl Asks to Huvo Ills Assignment Set Aside A. SCIINIX- tloii In Uoono Business Circles Iowa News. Booxi : , In. , Xov. 29. [ Spoclal Telegram to Tin : Bui : . ] The authorities hero are try ing to get irauo of one Byron Dovercaux , who lias been in Boone for some time , claiming to bo a detective. Last Sunday ho was baptized and Joined the Christian church. On Wednesday night ho eloped with ono of the members , Mrs , James 15. Davis , while her husband was in Dos Molncs. To a policeman who saw thorn going to the train , Uovcreaux said ho had arrested the woman for passing counter feit money. Ho told the policeman to watch her wbllo ho bought tickets , saying ho would take her to Chicago. The pair bought tickets for Marshalltown and have not since been seen , Mi's. Davis loft a note to hot- husband Baying It would bo useless for him to look for her. Says Ifo was Unduly Influcnuoil. BOOM : , In , , Nov. 29. [ Special Telegram to TUB Bni : . ] A sensation was sprung todi'y in the McFarland bank assignment by Mr. jMcFarland , through his attorney , Judge Phillips of DCS Molnes , filing a petition In chancery asking that the deed of assignment bo set aside. Ho alleges that ho made the deed through being unduly inlluonccd by those who were Interested iu bidding in the bank property lor Jess than it. was worth. Ho Hays tnat when h'o signed his name ho did not Know what ho wan doing , and further says that ho has plenty of money to pay all claims against the bunk and will pay the money Into court for this nurposo as soon as the liabilities nro ascertained. Sensational uharccs are mudo on the outsldo as to how McFarland was induced to sign the deed. Those will como out in the trial of the case which will bo fought vigorously on both sides. .Vatnlly Injured In a Collision. CIIEIIOKHI : , la. , Nov. 29. [ Special Tele gram to Tin : IlnE. ] An accident occurred licit ) this morning In which Roucrt Leeds and Jerry Hitchcock were fatally Injured. They wanted to go down to the stock yards , and Jumped on the pilot of the switch engine that was backing down. Whoa near the yards two freight ears that had boon loft at the top of the grade without the brakes being sot started down hill and crashed into thu switch engine. The two men did not see the approaching preaching can until U was too late to Jump , Both were caught between the cars and on- plno and terribly hurt , their arms and. logs being broken and tholr bodies badly bruised fioouo's Kiitornrlse. Boose , la. , Nov. 20. [ Special Telegram to TUB BKE. ] Foono's now packing house is drawing other Industries hero , another one being formed today which will utlllro the cmmlng factory which has been Idle for sev eral years. The now concern U a ham cur ing establishment , which will euro and smoke tbohumonud shoulders turned out by the packing house of J. McUoud & Co. Tin packing house men are tbo proprietors of the now enterprise , Fort Ioil | > o'n New Industry. Foivr DOUOE , la. , Nov. 20. [ Special Tele gram to TUB BEG , ] The Cement wall coat ing company , with a capital stock of $70,000 was Incorporated hero today. The stockhold ers aroi John F. Dunscomb , E. G , Lai-son J. M. Olson and L. A. Tuprson , all local cap ItalULs except the latter , who is the Invcntoi of the process. Ho comes from Grand Hap Ids , Mich , Tbo company will build a turca FURS Bargains in Muffs and Capes , Ladles' extra quality Russian hare muffs , now 45c Ladles' natural American op- possum muffs , -worth $2.78 , nt $1.85 China seal muffs , extra quality , they will cost you next season $3.BO , our price now $2.25 Cape seal muffs , regular price $4.80. now $3.50 . Astraclmn muffs , worth $ B , now $4 Black Martin muff , worth $0.70 , now Monkey muffs , extra quality , worth $7.BO , now- Natural lynx belly muffs , worth $1O , now $7.50 " Natural beaver muffs , worth 515 , now $10 OAPEXS. Ladies' Russian hare capes at sB each. Ladies' black French coney capes at $7.BO each. Ladies' fine nutra capes a 518.6O. Ladles' natural beaver capes nt $33. Special prices on misses' and children's fur sets. KelleyStiger&Co Cor. Farnam and 15th Sts. story brick factory nnd employ thirty hands Its product will rosdlnblo somewhat that ol : ho eastern wall finish factories , but the com panj' will not be Roverncd by the pool. Diphtheria nt Sioux City. Sioux Citr , la. , Nov. 29 , [ Special Tele gram to THE Bcc.J The board of henltl lias ordered a quarantine on the Franklh : school in this city , there being no less thai twenty cases of diphtheria within a raiiius o three blocks of the school building. Dr , Scbott , the city physician , says there an about sixty cases in the city , and a number o dsntlis have occurred. Unless there is a rapid decrease in the number of cases all the schools in the city will bo closed. IjonkH Gloomy for Itnodlcr.s. Dis : Moixi : * , la. , Nov. 29. A now turn was taken in the alderman boodle cases today , when Judge Bishop called the atten tion of the grand Jury to the matter and sug gested that they Investigate with a view to returning Indictments for conspiracy. If this is itono It will make the charge a peni tentiary offense , and may drag in ox-city of ficials as far back as 18TO , since which time the practice of allowing themselves extra compensation has been tlio practice of the various city governments. NEUKASIIA'S SKISDY FA.RMEIIS. Omaha ItCBpniullug Ijihernlly to Their Appeal For Ajtl. The conunlttccs having charge of the work of securing relief for the western settlers is succeeding in the work In a manner that Is entirely satisfactory to themselves. In addi tion to the largo quantity of clothing and pro visions previously reported and forwarded Secretary Kason has received the following , which will bo forwarded atouco : Pleasant school , 13 bundles ; Gllmoro & Rulil , W worth of now clothing ; Gross Brothers , 1 barrel of clothing ; Long school , 01 bundles Franklin school 25 C. D. Bib- u-t uuuuiwa ; i Lumiiiu oiuuuj , .vut u. xjiu- hens , 2 ; Mrs. Dr. Parr , 1 ; Barnado & E. , 1 basket ; Plymouth church , 1 barrel of cloth ing ; M. J , Plnkerton , 1 bundle ; Windsor I'lnco Benevolent society , 3 hexes ; Mrs. Dr. Jones. 7 bundles ; Mrs , J. I ) . Antes , 2 ; Airs. Nee , ' . ; United Presbyterian church , ! ) ; Mr. Dennis , 1 ; St. Mark's church , 17 ; Heel drug company , l ! J. M. McClure , 4 ; Mrs. J. M , Wilson , 11 ( late City hat company , $70 worth merchandise ; All Saints church. 1 largo box of clothing and provisions ; Hickory school , 15 bundles ; W. B. Carters , ! i ; J. lllckoy , 2 ; C. II. Fredricljs , 1 ; real estate exchange , ii , The cash contributions to date , reported by the tlnnnc-o committee , are ns follows : I'rovloimlv reported $ 33.04 Hector Wllla-fiay & Co 50.00 K. Rosewater DO.OO lc > . Clark , Anderson &Uo 59.00 (1. ( M , Harrow 10.00 ( I. M , lllU-hoock 2.VOO Klrkondall , Jones .t Uo W.OO / . T. Undhiiy S1VOO Wlllliuas , Van Aerinan & llarto 25.00 llaiini Iron i-oiunaiiy " 5.00 A. T. Austin 15.00 ,1. It. Mlllard loo.oo A. Uajorl 2'H ) Mr. SuvldRc 2.00 Until Ualnuy , 1.00 Hickory school 1,25 Total , of Manager Luwlcr of the Eden Musco. Ho is always on the alert to engage the best at tractions of the day. This week Monyhan Tcnhon and Brings , the Sioux braves from I'ino Hldgo , huvo been engaged to dance the ghost dunce for the edification of the amuse ment and curious public. The stellar attrac tion , however , Is the Dervllle family , that family of music whoso wonderful perform- ancoi have caused comment all over the country. The family is comprised of sketch artists , diameter impersonators , sluuors , dancers mid comedians , and they give an eu- tortalument that stands unrivalled In Us class. The Italian cypsy band Is another musical attraction that lias been successful In all parts of the world. This band of quaint , liulolont , nomadic people have a conception of the art of music seldom known in this country. Their musle Is superb and well worthy a Strauss or a Ullmoro. Arllno , the fairy queen of the nether kingdom , Is a novelty nevo r before seen In Omaha. Sydney , the whittler , is a curiosity and must Iw scon to be understood , Last SMCo. ICE WOOL Fascinators Just opened , a select line of cream and black ice wool fas cinators , just the thing for evening wear. Art - Department China silk and boltingcloths , drapes and scarfs , painted in choice designs , at 850 , $ i , $1.50 and up to $3. Stamped - Linens We show a splendid assort ment of stamped linens , in bu reau scarfs , tidies , splashers , carving- cloths , tray cloths , lunch cloths , dresser scarfs , etc. , at popular prices. Stamping done to order ; all he latest designs. SPECIAL We have on sale Monday a small lot of stamped tray cloths , dresser scarfs and tidies , slightly soiled , at less than cost rice. RIBBONS , RIBBONS. Another large shipment just received. All silk FAILLE RIBBONS satin edge in all the delicate shades for art and fancy work , at 5 c , gc and iac a yard worth almost double the price. Gents' Handkerchiefs Gents' ' initial handkerchiefs , All linen , 25c cuch , regular Mo ( juallty Men's silk inital lidkf s 50c. worth 75c Men's plain silk hdkfs At 50c. really worth T5c Men's extra heavy plain ' Silk lull.Ts nt'TSc , they nro worth $1 Men's all linen II. S. lidkl's I'lulii anil colored borders , 25oj worth Hoc An elegant line of Men's fine all linen handkerchiefs , / to Z inch H. S. , plain and col ored borders , 500 each ; it wil pay you to examine these handkerchiefs. KelleyStiger&Cq Cor. Parnam and i sth Sts. but not least is Dockstnder , the mlnstre king , who will appear this week only. Ho is well known and needs no introduction. The entire entertainment is a novel one. It is too good to bo so cheap. THE COSISIISSIONEttS. Two Opinions Presented by County Attorney Miilioney. As soon as the county commissioners con vened yesterday afternoon County Attorney Mahoney presented two opinions. He In formed the board that Judges and clerks of election should bo allowed $3 per day for their services , or fC when they served moro than three days. The other opinion was to the effect that constables are entitled to $3 per day while serving at polling places. County Clerk O'Malloy presented a state ment showing the delinquent land tax be tween the years 1859 and 18S7. Ho reported the tax uncollectable and recommended the cancellation of the same. The list was re ferred to the county attorney. Tbo list shows that on the numerous tracts there Is duo and unpaid the sum of $28,093.77. Some of the tracts are in the river , while others cannot bo located. The State street grade was again brought up and the bondsmen of J. C. Hoot , who has the contract , notilied'tho board that they had commenced work on the crado. They also asked that all estimates bo withheld from Hoot. Tuis was referred to the county at torney. The bonds of the newly elected assessors wcro nresented , read and referred. Some weeks ago the commissioners de cided to grade South Sixteenth street and re move 1X1,000 yards of earth. Yesterday the amount was Increased to 24,600. This will bo the county's share of the gracllne. The usual number of bills were presented , read and referred to the respective commit tees. tees.Upon motion the following constables were appointed : D. W. Cannon , Chicago precinct ; J. if. Spethman , Millard ; John C. Dlngman , Third ward of the city of Omaha. Since tbo first day of May Jurors and wit nesses who have served before the coroner have failed to receive their fees-for tholr ser vices. This was on account of objections raised by Chairman Anderson and Mr. Berlin. Yesterday the matter was settled by the bills being allowed and ordered placed in the next appropriation sheet. As u.iual , both Mr. Anderson and Mr , Berlin opposed the move , stating tnat there is no law for allowing such fees. fees.Tho The electric light companies of Omaha were Instructed to bo on hand next Saturday with bids for lighting the now county hos pital. The following appropriation sheets were read and passed : No , 3 of the general fund , ? 5'J7y.75 ' ; No. 5 of the general fund , $3,27.23 ; No.-It of tbo bridge fund , $725 ; No. It ! of the road fund , Jfl.n09.10 , and No. 59 of the hos pital fund , * 100. Sheet No. 4 of the general fund , amounting to $1,030.20 , was laid over until the next meeting. Illslinp O'Connor on Canvas. A beautiful portrait of the late Ut. Rev. J , J , O'Connor has just been received from Homo , Italy , by John Hush , csq. , for whom it was painted from a photograph , by the famous Italian portrait painter , S. 1'acclli. Mr. Hush has consented that this portrait shall bo placed on exhibition. It may there fore bo sccii In the gallery of the Omaha art exhibition association , at the corner of liar- noy and Fifteenth streets. ' 1'tieso galleries will bo open day , evening , Sundays and week days anil the many friends of the Into bishop will doubtless tuko advan tage of this opportunity "to see this piece which Is pronounced by thoao who have been it a most excellent and lifelike portrait. Building Permit * . The following permits were issued by the superintendent of buildings yesterday : Kennedy .V Nowcll , two-story frame Ice house , Kighth and Webster streets ( 2,500 Max Withers , ono-story frame cottage , Vinton und Spring streets , , 000 Same C'JO Harbor llroi , addition story to brick block nt IM Jones street 2,700 I'M Johnson , one-story friuno cottage. I'ortloth and Jolmscm streets 800 T. U Cotton. nnn-Htory friuno Ice house , Oeoreo und Wall streets. , , , , . . . , , , . , , . . , 1,000 One minor permit , 75 Total . . . M . . . . . 'Sip &Co i SPECIAL HANDKERCHIEF SALE. WECOMMENCE MONDAY MORNING. THE FIRST IMPORTANT SALE THIS SEASON , OF LADIES'EMBROIDERED AND INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS , IN BOTH LINEN AND SILK FABRICS. THESE GOODS WERE BOUGHT IN LARGE QUANTITIES BEFORE THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW TARIFF BILL , WHICH INCREASES THE COST OF HANDKERCHIEFS 25 PER CENT. THEY ARE ALL PERFECT GOODS , CARFULLY SELECTED AS TO QUALITY , FINISH AND CHARACTER OF DESIGN. AND WILL BE OFFFRED A T THE L O WEST PRICES EVER QUOTED ! N THE HISTORY OF THE HANDKERCHIEF TRADE. OUR PATRONS ARE AFFORDED AN OP- PORTUNITYTO PURCHASE HANDKERCHIEFS AT LEAST 25 PER CENT LOWER THAN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO BUY THE SAME GOODS WHEN THE HOLIDAY TRADE OPENS WITH ITS GREAT DEMANDS. Real Duchess Lace AstonishingValues AtJl.50 , $2 , 82.C5 , J3 nuil up. Itcnl hand em broidered. Fine Silk Kousaline Handkerchiefs KMiulslto ( It-signs , ( very delicate ) ut JS.TS.W.TJ , iS. KaiidtO.'ociiut. Ladies' ' H. S. Hand Embroidered. Initial , Pure Linen cambric Handkerchiefs. In fancy perfumed boxes , $1.75 u box , 6 hund- kuruhlufsln a box , Ladies' ' H.S. Hand Embroidered Initial Linen cambric Handkerchiefs , only 16o each , worth 25o. Ladies' ' Lace Veined Scalloped Border Lawn Handkerchiefs. 6 lines vclnlng , only G e , worth Oc. Ladies' H. S , Lace Veined Lawn Handker chiefs , Only 5c click worth 7Jc. ! Ladies' Hand Embroidered Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs Scalloped borders , white'and colors , only 39o worth roe. Ladies' ' Hand Embroidered Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs , II. S. and Scalloped borders , only Me , actually wnrt li 7.in. Kellev.Stiger&Co Cor. Farnam and i5th Sts. ADDITIONAL SOOIETY NEWS. Their Inaugural IGntertuliiiunnt. Union Pacific council 1009 Uoyal Arcanum- held n complimentary musical at the Elks' hall on Monday evening last , which proved a decided success. An hour's entertainment of recitations and music was listened to with much interest , after which refreshments , card playing and dancing wcro indulged in by all. The following wcro present : G. W. Erdman and lady , W. A. Gronewcg and wife , Frank Brown and wife , James H. Irwin and wife , U , W. . Dyball , Harry P. Pot ter , A. E. Kimbnll , Frank A. Secord and wife , Sidney Smith and wife , T. E. Cavln und ' wife , 'W. P. Davis and wife , P. A. English and wife , L. T. Wilbur and wife , William Gyger and ludy , M. A Upton and wife , J. B. Sheldon and wife , J. E. Preston and wife , C. S. Potter and wife , Charles Gygcr and wife , F. Wosliburn , F. li. Ellsworth , C. A. Fowler and lady , H. J. Worcester and lady. J. O. Uhoades and wife , W. S. Dummock and wife , C. M. Nettleton and wife , S. W. Lind say and wife , F. L. Gregory and wife , W. II. Murray and wife , Alfred Dai-low and wife. L. H. Korty and wife , .7. B. Sheldon and wife , A. J. Viorllng and wife , Alfred Connor and wife , Mr. Warren and wife , W. F. Vnll and wife , E. Duval and wltc. Frank Colloy , W. S. Heller. A. J. Vnnkuran , Walter Dale , J. W. Scott , 0. W. Fowler , J. W. Maynard , Burkley , C. E. Brown , ' C. S. Carrier , J. P. Coykendall , George U. Grls- weld and wife , T. C. Havens and wife , Frunk W. Hills , Sidney 13. Morse , I. L. Illchards and wife , D. li. Shannon and wife , Miss Mil ler , Miss May lioblnson , Miss Minnie Free man , Miss Josephine Lavmc , Miss Kato Goodsell , C. R. Davidson and wife , E. P. Nowlmll and wife , Dr. Dodge. R. A. Smith and wife , Mr. Durham , A. E. Hutchlnson , Mr. Derrick , M. a. Eada. "Tliey Were Boys There are few events in llfo moro interest ing and cheering than the mooting of com panions of youth , and to recall the joyous times when "wo were , boys together. " Such a reunion occurred in'thls city last wcok , con sisting of three middle-aged men E. D. Mcadimber , John O'Brien and John Hackott. Twenty-five years ago they started out from Kalamazoo , Mich , , flush with hope and am bition. They wanted to see the western world , which to their minds was bounded by Chicago. Blacksmiths by trade , they worked and slept together. Their paths soon di verged , however. lUQadlmbor came to Omaha and engaged in' business , which has grown with iho growth of the city. Hackctt took to rallroadlng.nmassed a competence and Bottled down in Cres a , la , O'Brien clung to Chicago , became an , export tradesman , and is today superintendent of one of the largest carriage manufactories of the Lake city. For the first time in a score of years the three disciples of Vulcna from Kalamazoo came to gether last Tuesday to1 exchange reminis cences and experiences , ' and Incidentally to celebrate the opening of Mr. Meadhnber1 now factory. The reunion was a Joyful ono , and those who witnessed the trio romping around would not suspect that each had passed the fortieth milo-stono of llfo. Entertalnmontint the Merrlnin. A most enjoyable hlghfflvo party was given by Mrs. H. N. Blood ' 'Tuesday ' evening , the occasion being the Introduction of Mrs , Hufus Foster and her daughter , Miss Mary Foster of Boston , Those present were : Mr. and Mrs. II. F. Cady , Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Stick- noy , Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hobble , Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Mluor. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall , Mrs , A. W. Copoiand , Mrs. Hufus Fester , Miss Mary Foster , Mrs. L. M. Tuttle , Harry Foster , J. K. Hamilton. W. M. Featherly , H. N. Blood. The ladles' ' lirst prize was won by Mrs. I. W. Miner , the second priro by Mrs. Marshall. The gentleman's first prlzo by L. P. Stlcknoy , and tbo second by J. 1C. Hamilton. A "Conversation" Party. The pleasant homo of Mrs. Dr. Knodo , 3120 Mason street , was open last Tuesday evening for the reception of a small party of friends. The invited guests were received by tbo Misses Carrie and Alice Knodo , and were very charmingly entertained during tlio short Hours of the evening , Tbo programme of entertainment consisted chiefly ot muslo , "progressive consideration" and parlor jadies" " Fine Hand Embroibored Linca Lawn Nntofitnovoltlos. oxcliiilvn design , nt C > 0e , COc , 73c , $1 , $1.25 und 1.W ) . The bust values wo ever hud the pleasure ot uttering. Ladies' ' Fine Embroidered Linen Lawn Handkerchiefs , Choice dcslgnc , endless viirletj' , only ! Wc , worth J. > o , Ladies' ' Pine Embroidered Linen Lawn Handkerchiefs. In 8 choice desfgns , only 20c , actually worth aoo. Ladies' ' Embroidered Linen Lawn Handker chiefs , In an endless variety of beautiful designs , only 15o , worth from " 0 toti'ic. Ladies' ' Embroidered Sheer Lawn Handkerchiefs - kerchiefs , Choice designs , only l-JJic , well worth 20c. Ladies' H. S. Fine cambric Handkerchiefs , With corded lines , only 8Mc , veil worth ISJJc , Hemstitched Pongee Silk Handkerchiefs. White uml colors. largo sizes , only 25c , net- tually worth : i5c. Hemstitched Pine Japanese Silk Handker chiefs , Ono half and one Inch hems , only We , well worth 75c. Kellev.Stiger&Co Cor. Farnani and i5th Sts. ? atiies , followed by the serving of very tempting refreshments. Those present were : Misses M. Eosson M. Ksmond , Vena Wells , Frances Emerson , Kssio Pryor , Johnson , Axtcll , Carrie and Alice Knode , and Messrs. T. J. Hollan dor , W. M. Kelso , C. Easson , L. E. Kobcrts M. A. Grant , J. D. Zittle , O. English , K. N , Boroll , W. Douglas Claypool. Tlio CooporV nail. " The second annual ball of the Coopers' Union No. 1 , took place on Thanksgiving eve at Forest hall. Despite the fact that therowereso many other attractions going on , the coopers and their friends assembled in largo numbers and tipped the light fan tastic until early dawn. The coopers never do things by halves , and on this occasion they had spared no pains or expense to make thu bsill a success , and their efforts in this direction received the en couragement which they merited. The following gentlemen had charge of the affair : Master of ceremonies Lewis Ulm. Com mittee of arrangements J. M. Baldwin , W. M. I'Vedricksen , Charles Insco , Atno Burlier , James Hanson , William Cummings , Lewis Ulm , Jake Olokman. Floor committee Jake Diokiuan , Charles Insco , James Hanson , W. M. Fredricksen. Introduction committee William Curamings , Aino Burlier. Thanksgiving IMciiHantrlo * . Thohouso of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Holbrook on Madison avenue was the scone of a very pleasant gathering on Thursday evening. In honor of Miss Florence Frost , a sister ef Mrs. Holbrook , who goes to Denver next week to-romain through the winter and spring. High five was the game and was participated in by Misses Tiettv Mornt , Clara Chirkson , Sue King , Clara Itoodor , Carrie and Anna Glacomlni , Florence Frost , and Mcsdamcs E. O. Hamilton and M. S. Dost- wick , Messrs. E. O. Hamilton , M. S. Dost- wick. N. Merriam , M. P. Scars , A. 0. Frost , A. M. Corvio , W. G. Perfect , B. L. Searlo , H. II. Nyo. After refreshments * had been served , music and dancing was enjoyed by those who wcro not obliged to take the last motor for down town. DitncniK Fnrty tit Walnut Hill. A very enjoyable dancing party was given Thanksgiving eve nt Mercer's hall , \Valnut Hill , Misses Carrie and Jessie Johns being the moving spirits In the affair. The com- mltteo on arrangements was composed of Messrs. Gus Draxel , Frank Tomplcton and Charles Gibbon. Among the guests present were : Misses Wllklns , McClure , Alllco Parker , Ada Parker , Carrie House , Weir , Lolghton , Sellers , Crelghton , Dwycr , Jennlo King , Sue King , Mamio Free , Emma Free , Powers , Gibbon. Mr. and Mrs. Dr , Halley , Mr. and Mrs. John Epenctor , Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter , Messrs. Deitz , Untliburn , Tal- mngo , D. Roberts. Colby. Sclmller , llynn , Hurgcss , King , Flnley , Spooner , wilklns , Davenport , Cooper , Woir. Tlio "Maskers" Surprised Him. Last Tuesday evening Mr. D. S. Foster , being Invited to a masquerade ball at Muel ler's hall , Eighteenth and Vinton streets , was most agreeably surprised when the dancers unmasked to discover that they were nil his friends , who bad gathered together to surprise him on his birthday. Alter they had presented him with a magnificent easy chair they repaired to the supper table , where , with many a joke and many a laugh , they did ample justice to a bountiful supper. Many of the costumes worn were very elab orate. Among tbo comlo costumes Mr. Ed Brown took the honors with his impersona tion of "Old Sport. " Soolnl Doings in Council Ilium * . Thanksgiving night a turkey party was given by Prof. W. E. Chambers , In Uoyal Ar canum hall , In Council Blurts. It was an elegant , full dress affair , and every detail of arrangement was so carefully planned and gracefully carried out as to render It a most enjoyable occasion to all participants , Prof , Chambers was ably assisted by J. MoWll- Hums. Dr. II. A. Woodbury , /.urmehlcn and Harry Bowman. Tao music was fur- nlshcd by the musical union of Omaha. The DR.E1SS PATTERNS , 98c OOO dress patterns of ging hams , sateens , slllelns and fleeced lined robes that arc worth 12jcnncll6 per yard , wo place them on sale Monday at lii yards for 08c. Dress Ginghams 5c 8O pieces good styles dress qinghnms Be per yardtegular lOc quality. Dark Calicoes 5c BO pieces dark styles dress cali- oes , regular price 8Jc , sale price 5c. HOSIERY. GO dozen ladies' black cash mere hose , regular BOc quality , sale price 89c per pair or 8 pairs 'or $1. Silk Hose , $3 SPECIAL Ladies' fancy silk hose , plain colors , and colored top with black boot. These goods are fine silk and worth from $3.78 to $4.28 per pair ; our price on the "ot $3 per pair. KelleyStiger&Co. Cor , Farnani and lotli Sts. grand march began at 0 o'clock sharp , and nt 11 iiO ! a tempting turkey lunclnvas served. The following were the guests present : Misses A mile Bow in an , Maude Oliver , Mym Crane , K. Kuhn. DoIIaven , Hoynolds , Ncllio Bowman , May Bryant. Honnett , A. Hess , N. Xcnnachlen , Manila Oliver , Anzlo liockwell , Ellen J. .laeUson , Maude Wilson , Lou Smith , Sundcll , Grace Gleason , Anna Moore , Bon- ham , Bullard , Mnudo Covin , Gcrtlo Ulcason , T. , T. Keller , Miito Baker , Blanche Ark- wripht , Julia IIowo , Mamie Bocho , Kirscht , Buchtieit , Nelllo Wndsworth , Eunice Wells , Ada" Hopper , Wells , Bertlo Atwood , Mlnuio AlerUcl , Edith Reynolds , Efllo Reynolds. nil of Council Dluffs. Mesdnmes S , A. Ferguson. M. A. Marshall , 13. AVutts , Miksoll , T. Me'tcalf. J. J. Mnuratn , T. Cuvin , G. A. Kecline , C. B. Jiuhl , nil of Council IllulTs ; Miss. \Vatkins , Miss Ella .Tumison of Glen wood ; Misses Coon and Mover and Mrs. T. PafTenmth of Onuiha ; Messrs. II. 1C. Knowlos , P. Padellot , K. JJ. Bowman , .T.M. Williams , O.S. Wright , C. K , Stoddard , J. L. Moore , W. A. Williams , O. Williams. C. 1'latt , B. B , Crandall , E. K. Patterson , V. P. Wriuht , H. M. Hattenhaucr , G. Patterson , D. L. Drnmond , Harry Hatten lmucr , Kit MacConnelt , S. Etmyro , E. C. Shepherd , l-\ Davis , G. M. Keller , II. Bow man , Curtis Stoddard , T. II. Stacy , Guy Shepherd , G. Kvuus , Kny Blxliy , Charles Wood bury , Fred Glossor , II. Anderson , G. Thorp , 0. II. Ogden , TJ. C. Patterson , A , S. Mlclceiior , .1. .1. Maurath , M. A. Hungcrford , II. S. Ogtlcn , J. II. Sherwood. I3r. II. A. \Voodbury , H. Sehoidlo , Ka , Watts , T. Motcalf , l-i. Xuerinehlon. B. Casady , II. C. Wells , J. W. Atwood , W. II. Robinson , .1. L. Pnxton. II. L. Stacy. Dr. C. B. Judd , Ben Wells , W. Patterson. T. E. Cnvln , G. N. Coatcs , J. A. Heynolds , C. Haas , all of Coun cil Bluffs. Dr. ( J. W. Inglmm , W. Allen , IL Driscoll , II , T. Bachelor , W. C. Kintr , T. C. Matthews , P. A. Gibson , of Omaha ; 1 * . Smith , of Hock- ford , 111 , , E. 11. Helnscheimor , Dr. Schriver , J. McCluskcy , D" . G. Jamison , P. A. New- bury , of Glenwood. ' Llttlo Clarence Albertson had a charming birthday party on his third anniversary , which occurred Tuesday , Nineteen Httlo friends gathered at his homo on Glen avenue In Council Bluffs in tlio afternoon , and a mer rier , prettier gathering could not bo Imagined , especially as It appeared when all the Httlo guests wcro seated in high chairs about the fairy banquet table. The center of the table was adorned by a mirror , , surrounded by festoons teens of pop corn , which extended from the ceiling to thetable. . Upon the mirror wcro candles , whoso light gleamed forth with very pretty effect. Scattered upon the cloth wore toy candies in all sorts , of fantastic forms. There was also n largo birthday cake , with tlireo bright colored candles , and at each chair were the needed silver tools for tartnking of the courses which were served very temptingly. The Hrst course was dainty sandwiches , formed by a triangular bit of white broad , and n cir cular one of brown , with a slice of white cliicknn meat between. For drink pure cream was served In after-dinner cups. Next came baked apples with whipped cream , and salted wafers. Then blanu mango and served with whipped cream , lady lingers and macaroons. Fruit was served next , bananas mid popcorn balls , candied. lOacli little gnost was given n little baket of candies and a bug of popcorn for the homo souvenir. Little Clarence was the recipient of numerous gifts , The Northwestern Mutual Life Insur ance Company of Milwaukee has recently niado n very valuable addition to its force in this city in the portion of Ir. J. E. Cowt'iU , formerly of lown. Mr , Cow- gill comes boai-intf splendid credontialu , is a mui : of much culture and a thorough gentleman. Ho is hot unknown in the literary world and hits an established reputation as n public speaker and lecturer of ability. Ills long ncqunlntanco with the North western and his thorough knowledge of the Hubject of lifo iiiHunuico in gonornl IB n guunmteo of his success in his now Hold. Hold.Ho Ho will have his ofllco with Mr. Steel , the gen. ugt. , in the Boo building. Tlio Nownlioy'H Alexander Iloiiglund , president of the Boys' and Girls' National Homo and Employ ment association , arrived In the city last night atid will sneak at tbo First Presbyter- BARGAINS 1 MARSEILLES 11-4 Marseilles bed spreads , a grent bargain nt $2 , actual value $2.78. 11-4 Marseilles bed spreads , choice patterns , extra heavy , at $2.8O , worth $3.28. 11-4 fine Marseilles bed spreads that are well worth $4.DO , Mon day's price $3.20. It will pay you to examine these spreads. 11-4 extra fine Marseilles bed spreads , choice patterns , extra soft finish , a regular $0 spread , our price $4.50 Remnants of table linens and crashes ? , t less than cost price. 1OO dozen 3-4 fine dnmasi * napkins , elegant patterns , at $3.20. These napkins wore bought to sell at $4 ; for this sales we offer them at $3.2B per dozen. KdleyStiger&Co. , Cor. Faniam and 15th Sts. , an church tonight. Ho will rurlow tbo worB of the association and his own work during the past four months among the newsboys oj "Washington , Baltimore and Richmond. Every one feeling im interest In the reformj ntory work among the young should attcaoj JtlEIt. YELTjAND Novombcr 29 , nt the residence of her daughter , Mrs. A. Fitch , nil ) Soutn Twenty-fifth avenue , Mrs. Anna Yollaiid , aged 84 years. Services will be held Sunday , Novomboi SO , nt-t p. in. , at the house. Interment nt Galena , 111. St. Louis and Galena papers please copy. fl JAMIBSON November 2 ! > , at 131 North Thirty-seventh street , Omaha , the nelovocj wife of AdamJamioson , plumber , ngcd'27)ij years. Sadly missed but not forgotten. The funeral will take place from the famllj residence , 121 North Thirty-seventh street , to Forest Lawn cemetery , at 2 o'clock p. m. | Monday , December 1. All friends and ac quaintances are kindly requested to attend. Notice. Covert lodge N"o. 11 , will convene at Freemasons' hull at 1 p. in. Monday , December - comber 1 , to attend the funeral of our Into brother , Peter M. Loo. Nebraska lodge No. 1 , Capitol ledge No. . ' { , St. John's ledge No. ill and all sojourning muster masons are fraternally invited. CIIAKLKS P. SoUTHAHD , Master. Slap Jack Is H now preparation , ready to raise , ro ; quires no yeast , no baking powder , no cggb , no mat , nothing but a little cold wntor to make a hatter. It makes the finest cukes In the world. Any grocoi ? will Boll you a two pound package o ! slap jack for ton coats. Clemens Oa > kumn , solo manufacturer' , Omaha , Nob. The Society AV II Dissolve. PATHS , Nov. 29. ( Special Cablegram to Tna Bin : . ] The society organized under the immo of tlio "French Friends of Russia , " has agreed to dissolve. llardmau , Decker Bros. Fischer and liverett Pianos. BARGAINS Lindorman < 5c Sons , Mnthusheck , W. P. Emer son , Henry F. Miller and Hallot & Davis. Mueller & Sclimoller , 107 S. 16th. The Louvre Glove Co. , Monday only. 5-Hoolc Foster Patent Kid Gloves. 95C Pair- Worth $1.25. Colors , Slate , Fancy , Brown , Black. 1506 Farnam