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TITE OMAHA DAILY U1 E : SUNDAY , WEBUUAHY 10 , 1893-SIXTEKN PAGES. 13 { BUCK THE FIRST AND BEST Early Observances of the Anniversary of the Birth of Washington ! THE PATRIOTIC CUSTOM A CENTURY OLD Chronicle * or n Crleliratlnn In 17112 Ho- tnniiro of n .MltlrnI'lilliuljlpliln Stntuo of WmlilitRton Vnllry 1'orge u n J'ulillc Turk. The publlo observance of Washington's birthday has become as fixed as the Institu tions In the founding of which ho was pre eminently the leader. The passing years servo to increase the general character of the observance , intensifying admiration for the grandeur of his deeds and fanning anew the fires of patriotism in the hearts of the people. Some writers maintain it was in 17V3 , Just 100 years ago , that the idea of observing Washington's birthday with public demon strations originated. According to one of Harper's publications , the ladles connected with what has been wrongly called the "re publican court" were first to encourage the i Icn , and dinners and balls were proposed , while some special testimonial to the chief was advised. But n storm of opposition arose from a political party who tried on ail occasions to bclittlo the first president's claim to anything i > ersorial In the way of homage or attention. They declared that to celebrate the day would bo but the begin ning of a monarchy. They stormed and raved , and said many bitter and unjust things of the man whoso fidelity , skill , pa- tlenco and endurance had led them out of bondage But the other side won the day , and February 23 , IT'JU , the CSth birthday of George Washington , was celebrated with some display , but not so generally ns in the iears which followed. KnMor Celebration * . Authentic records show that the laea orig inated and was carried into effect before 171KI. A facsimile of the New York Journal nnd Patriotic Ucgistcr , bearing date Febru ary 2o , 1702. contains a long account of cele brations of Washington's birthday In Now York City by the Society of the Cincinnati nnd the Tammany socicti. The day was ob served also "In many of the principal towns iu the union. " It is instructive to note how this early chronicle patted Tammany on the back.Wednesday lust being the anniver sary of the birth of George Washington , the illustrious president of thu United States of America , the same was celebrated in the evening by. the the patriotic sons of Tam many , In their great wigwam , with that bar- iiuiny , brotherly love and true patriotic fire which so conspicuously distinguish the real guardians of our rights and liberties. It ap pears there wcro thirteen tribes , repre- bcntcd , ono from each of the original thirteen states. "Each tribe respectively partook of a collation , during which times a number of patriotic songs were sung nnd toasts drank. " There \\cro thirteen toasts on the card , thir teen patriotic sentiments , and thirteen speeches. The festivities closed with the following patriotic recitation : Ye bolls , be hush'd ! than voice of ( lattery cease ; Can you niiulaudourrhlef In war and pence ? 1)0 ) the ciinmm'b tliumlur lieara jui more , Hut let each heart with Kratltudo adoTumore That power , that governs air , and earth and sou JIo cave us Washington , who made us free ! Such bo the strains on this auspicious day , As may evince , with rou on wo obey ; And hit this ( ruth thu solemn pace adorn \VushliiKtonforull the world was Ixirn ! The Society of the Cincinnati gave a ban quet at which "a number of patriotic toasts were drunk. " "The revenue cutter com manded by Captain Dennis was hauled in the stream and beautifully decorated with the flaps of the different nations in alliance with the United States ; nt 12o'clock a salute was fired and nt night was illuminated. " At Philadelphia , wo nro told , "both houses of congress walked in procession to wait on the president of the United States , to con gratulate him on this anniversary. " jliJ * ' The Custom Popularized. * A few years later , when on the eve of re tirement from his exciting publics life , a birth day celebration occurred which well deserves - servos recording. The oprasltlon to honorIng - Ing February 1SJ had quite died away , and all hands and hearts nnd heads Joined'in mak ing this festival of 1707 as brilliant ns POS- slblo. The afternoon was devoted to what was then called "u drawing room" like the "levee" of today when General and Mrs. "Washington received their friends. It was , another witness " beyond says eye , "affecting yond all expression by its being in some degree a parting seine. Mrs. Washington was moved to tears. I never saw the president look better or in finer spirits. But tits emotions were too powerful to bu con cealed. Ho could sometimes scarcely speak. " A ball was given in the evening at the Philadelphia ampitheatcr. The crowd was tremendous. When the president and his wife appeared , cheers rent the air. It waa. the greatest ovation he had over received. Her did the homage end with the ball. After the president was in bed and asleep , a band serenaded him , repeating "Yankee Doodle" flvo times , hoping to arouse him ; but he must have had n very easy conscience , ns ho slept through It nil , and was amazed and mortified on being told of it next day ! General Washington spent his sixty- seventh birthday ana last birthday at Mount "Vernon , but not in rest and family Joys , for the threatening trouble with Franco had him ncceptonco moro the command of the Ameri can armies. AVnuhlnfjton'n I'lrwt r.ovo AfTUIr. In the drawing room of Dr. J. D. Moncure- ( the ttbla superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic asylum situated In Willlamsburg ) liangs the | ortralt of Mary Gary , renowned for beauty and bcllcshlp in a family where beauty Is hereditary and pronounced , writes Marion Harland in Harper's. Her sister Sally became the wife of George William Fairfax , the near neighbor nnd intimate friend of George Washington. The oft-re peated tale that "Sally" Cary was the first love of the father of his country Is so effect ually refuted by a document courteously fur nished io mo by her great-grandson , Dr. Moncuro , that 1 make no apology for prcfer- lue his story to my own : ' George WillUm Fairfax of Belvoir , Vn. . nnd Poulston , Yorkshire , England , married , .December 17. 1748 , Sarah , second daughter of Colonel Wilson Cary' of Celoys , near Hampton , on James river. George Fair fax was the companion of Washington on his surveying tour for Lord Fairfax. Washing ton first mot Mrs. Fairfax at Belvoir , near Mount Vcrnon , when she was brought homo us the brldo of George William Fairfax. Miss Mary Cary accompanied her sister Sarah to Belvoir , ami there met George Washington. She was then but 14 years of ago. Washing ton was only 10. * * * Ho had never vis ited the low country near Wllliamsburg prior to this and therefore could not have met Sarah Cary until her marriage. It is said that ho fell In love at sight with Mary Cary nnd vrstit BO fur , on his first visit to Wil llamsburg , as to ask Colonel Cary for the hand of his daughter. " The big raw-boned lad found scant favor In the eyes of the patrician planter. Ho was dismissed In terms so curt that wo must bear In ail mi paternal priao and other extenuating circumstances If wo would keep intact our Idea of a fine old Virginia gentleman. "If that Is yourbuslncss hero , sir , I wish you to leave thu house I My daughter" the swelling emphasis rumbles down the corridor rider of years "has been accustomed to ride in her own coach. " Tradition asserts that the chagrined suitor took the choleric parent at bis word , mid that the next time ho looked upon the face of his early love was when ho passed through Willlamsburg on his return from Yorktown after the surrender of Coruwallls , As wu stroll down the splual street , the window In the old Cary house Is pointed out nt which Mary Cary now Mrs. Edward Ainbler stoou to watch the parade. Wash ington looked up , recognised her , and waved a smiling salute with his sword , whereat Hie lady fainted. A becoming and not dif ficult feat at au era when to swoon oppor tunely and gracefully was a branch of feml- tilno education. Many Sobrlequrti. Washington was called Joy many sobri quets. Ho wnsthn first-of all "Fathcrof his country " "Providence left him child less that his country might call him father " Sigoumey calls hlui "Pater PatrUu. " Chief Justice Marshall , the "American Fablus. " J ortl Byron , In his "Ode to Napoleon , " calls liltu "Tho Clncinnatus of thu West. " For world on his ioldicrs ho wus called the "Atlas of Anicrlcn " The English noldlcry railed him by the sarcastic nick * namu of Lovely Goorglus. " Hod Jacket , the Seneca Indian chief , called him the "Firmer of the forest' " The Italian poet , Vittorlo Alllrrl. called him ' -Deliverer of America. " In the "Gazette of the United States" IIP was cnllrsl the "Savior of his country ' Hid bitter opponents sarcastic ally called him the "Stepfather of his country'1 during his presidency. riillndolphln'n .Xtntne. The largest statue of George Washington ever made has just been completed In Berlin by Dr. liudolph Slotncrlng , the eminent German sculptor. It will Ixs erected at the Green street entrance to Falrmount park , Philadelphia , by the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati. Washington was the first ( resident of the pcncral order. The statue is nearly fifty feet high , in cluding base and pedestal. The base is oc tagonal and n little moro than thirty feet in diameter. The pedestal is oval , of ornate design and embellished with characteristic American designs In bas relief. At the top of the steps of the base H an upper platform , about which are several emblematic figures In easy attitudes. Two of the most beauti ful of these are an Indian hunter and nn In dian maiden. They are both reclining , and the latter Is engaged in repairing her fishing nets. nets.Each of these figures is about fifteen feet In length and the perfivtlon of the IKWC , no less than the beauty of the lines , has elicited unstinted praise from the Berlin art critics. The fisher maiden is entirely nude nnd the bravo wears nothing but a brcechcloth of feathers. At each corner of the i > cdcstal are similar figures In bronze , Below are beautifully executed statues of buffaloes and deer and other animals emblematic of America are artistically distributed about the base. Columbia has "a place In the picture" and is represented ns a beautiful woman reclin ing against the pedestal , holding in her hand a horn of plenty. Another sub-statue is of America. This is one of the best things about Siemi'ring's work. It is said to bo perfect and would make n creditable statue of itself. It shows most of the famous * offi cers of the revolution offering America the laurels of her victories. Beneath this the American eagle lurches on a shield. The effect is particularly striking from a patri otic viewpoint. The statue itself is n fine specimen of equestrian sculpture. Washington Is repre sented In his continental uniform , and Is supposedly riding at the head of his troops. The head is thrown back and n little to ono side. The face wears a determined but half- expectant look. The right hand rests lightly at the side , while the left praccfuliy holds the reins which keep in check the fiery stal lion which the figure bestrides with the naturalness of llfo. Washington's cloak ap- appears to have been blown back by the wind. The statue is considered the masterwork - work of Sculptor Slemcring. Valley I'orgo n n 1'ubllc Park. Valley Forge is one of the most memorable of all the many historic names which cluster around revolutionary events , and It Is ono that must ever be dear to every worshiper at the shrine of freedom. It was In the very darkest days of the struggle of the infant colonies for American independence that Washington located at Valley Forge , and was compelled to spend the winter of unusual severity there with his army ragged and ill- fed , and when the hopes of the patriots had almost perished in dlspair. The fact that the army could bo kept together at all during the terrible winter of 177S-U without ade quate pay , clothing or rations , proves the sturdy devotion of the heroes of that time to the cause of independence. "It seems strange , " says the Philadelphia Times , "that a spot so historic should not have been dedicated as n monument to per- pctuato ono of the most trying periods of the battle for liberty in the'New World ; but with the exception of a very small portion of the property that has been secured by a number of patriotic women , the Valley Forgo cam ] ) Is still held in private hands. Wo are glad to know , however , that a bill is now itendlng in the legislature providing for the purchase of the entire property by the state , as the right of eminent domain will enable the commonwealth to take pos session of it for the uses of the state by reasonable compensation to the owners. "Tho bill makes an appropriation of f30,000 for the purchase or payment of the ascer tained value of the lands , and authorizes the governor to appoint ten citizens of the state to servo as commissioners of Valley Forge Dark , who shall bo empowered to purchase or otherwise obtain title to the property for the state , nod thus set it apart forever as a monument to the heroism of those who bat tled for the freedom we now enjoy. "There Is every reason why the legislature should pass this bill and thus secure posses sion of the Valley Forgo camp. Thu old entrenchments erected by Washington's ragged patriots are yet in a state of fair pre servation , and the headquarters of Lafay ette , Knox , Wayne nnd Washington nro well known , so that they can bo perpetually pre served by marking them appropriately with such monuments as the pride of the common wealth shall dictate. "Valley Forgo was to the revolution what Gettysburg was to our civil war. True , no great battle was fought at Valley Forge , but it was the crucial test of the power of the colonists to maintain their war for Independ ence , ns Gettysburg was the crucial test of the power of the north to subdue the mili tary power of rebellion , and both should bo preserved ns shrines for the worshipers of freedom from every state of the union , 'and from every country in the world. " George Washington was the patriotic name of an ola southern negro who has long since been gathered to his dusky forefathers , says IIari > er's Weekly. In the ante-bellum days George was the property of a facetious gen tleman who , whenever opportunity offered , delighted in playing on the negro's suixjrsti- tious fears. On one occasion , however , George proved himself moro than his master's match in wit. It was on the night of the brilliant meteoric display in 1BG3. George was in bed , nnd sound asleep. His master went to his cabin , thundered on the door , and cried in a simu lated tone of fear : "George ! George I The stars are falling. Get up and say your prayers. The day of Judgment has come. " The sound of n heavy body rolling lazily over in bed was heard , followed Dy the voice of George in sleepv protest. "Go ' wid ' ' ' " 'long yo' foolishln'.Mas'r Henry , It said. "Who ebber hcerd ob do day ob judgment comin' in do night time ! " A cltv missionary tells the following story in the Buffalo Courier : "I said to a beauti ful little boy but so dirty : 'When you go to bed tonight will you promise mo to shakeout out all your clothes and to hang thorn up to air1 ? 'Why , what would I sleep in ! ' ho said in astonishment. 'Do you sleep in these clothes1 ? I asked. 'What else would 1 sleep in ? ' ho said wondcringly. I tried another tack : 'Whendidjou last have a bath ? ' 'A bathl' ho echoed , The word was a new ono to him. 'Do you ever go down into the river ? ' 'Oh. no , my mammy's afraid to let mo go near the water.1 Then I asked in despair : 'But haven't you over been washed all overt' The child shook his head nnd edged away from mo , frightened at the very idea. " Two Blddoford ( Me. ) clergymen who hart never before chanced to meet were recently Introduced by a mutual friend. Ono is much moro liberal in his religious views than the other , and it is related that the latter , when presented to the former , extended the fol lowing greeting : "Glad to meet you , Mr. , as a gentle man , but not us a Christian. " To this the other responded : "I am sure * am glad to moot you Mr. , as a Chris tian , but not us a gentleman. " "How did you like the sermon I" asked the minister of the drummer. ' Oh , I llkod some parts of It first rate , " was the reply. "Your remarks about sins of omission didn't hit me , but when you talked about these of commission I must say jou were gutting pretty close. " "I'm real sorry , " sa d the editor to the preacher , "that Jones died before you preached that sermon on 'Hell. ' " "Why so ? " "Because a man feels awkward when ho strikes a strange place without a guido book. " Head these little HHnes. Buy Cook's Extra Dry Imperial Champagne if you want a fine ana delicious drink. 'The next twenty years present the most glorious ppjwrtunlty for work nnd results which the church has ever had in this coun- , try. 1 want to llvo , " These were the words of Phillips Brookb & week before ho was laid to rust. ECHOES FROM THE ANTE ROOM Oo-oporativo and Social Orders the Spirit of the Day. REVIEW OF THE ACTIVE ORGANIZATIONS Kiilclitnofr.Ttliltn I.mtfjrii Cnnnollilatc Odd I'cllown Kin.In ) } inriit llurrau Jinny Horlnl functions AiniiiiRMcm- lien of rrntcrunl Societies. At no previous ago has the spirit of co-op- peratlon so taken possession of mankind. All orders arc fraternities In a greater or less degree , because the members nro linked together for ono common object. Orders as a whole present two main attractions , the social and fraternal , and the beneficial feat ures. If ono desires to enjoy the fraternal advantages of a society , Imurcsslve ccrVj- monles , royal regalias , uniformed proces sions , and a wide acquaintance , ho naturally turns to the Masons , Odd Fellows , Knight * of Pythias , or the Elks. If ho wants plenty of fun In his bill of faro and has a peed Insurance - anco upon his llfo , ho may venture to knock . for admission at the doors of the Hcd Men. If , however , ho seeks pecuniary benefits only , sotno protection for his home in case ho is unexpectedly taken away , ho will look carefully over the list of insurance orders. Ho will , of course , prefer the society that furnishes the largest amount of protection at the lowest expense per annum , but ho stands back in amazement at the multitude of organizations from which to choose. Now co-operative insurance is the oldest scheme of insurance known and dates back almost 200 years , or forty years before any old-line company existed. Co-operativo insurance differs from old-lino Insurance in ono important feature , viz. : In the former the members get thu profits by procuring their protection at actual cost , while in the latter the olllccrs who run the company got the profits which como out of the policy holders who pay two- thirds more than the actual cost of protec tion. tion.That That people arc realizing this fact more and moro each year is evidenced by the re- markahlo growth of fraternal beneficial societies , while their competitors , the old- line companies , are having a hard struggle to repair the damage done each year by deaths and lapses. Co-operative insurance on the assessment plan has always been a favorite method of protection , especially with the poorer classes , but of late years it is surprising to sco the large number of wealthy business men who seek lifo insurance in the orders. Although our beneficial societies in this country for the past quarter of a century have made wondertul progress and learned from experience many important lessons , still the Ancient Order of United Workmen , the pioneer of them all , leads in point of numbers , and , In many jurisdictions , in the cheapness of insurance. For the information of many who arc not acquainted with this organization it should bo stated that It ought in no way to bo con founded with the Knights of Labor ; neither is it a labor brotherhood of any sort. The word "Workmen" is misleading , for the order is made up of all classes , like any other order. It is strictly for the purpose of furnishing insurance payable upon the death of mem bers. It was organized at Meadville , Pa. , by Father Ur > churcH In 18GS. The insurance Is $2,000 and during twenty-four years exis tence the average cost of all states combined has been but $9 per $1,000. The fact that the Ancient Order of United Workmen has a level assessment of $1 for all ages from 21 to 50 and has been so great a success , having now nearly 1500,000 members , completely controverts the theory that no order can prosi > er except upon the graded assessment plan. The Knights of Honor ranks second in age , but third in number , having about 180,000 members. The third in age , but second in size , is the Hoyal Arcanum , which was the first to adopt a system of graded assessment. Although a Massachusetts society , it is ono of the most jxjpular in the west , especially in Illinois , which has over 11,000 members , while the entire membership exceeds 130,000. It is about eighteen years since the experi ment of permitting women to carry insur ance In the beneficial orders was tried , and time has proved it to be a wise mcasuro. In this way the social and beneficial are hap pily combined. The family circle need no longer bo divided , for the wife and husbaud can attend lodge meetings together. Such orders as the Knights and Ladies of Honor , Golden Cross , Pilgrim Fathers , United Friends , and last , but not least , the Homo Circle , aiford the best kind of" fraternal in surance for men and women. The Homo Circle is especially noteworthy as having been organized thirteen years ago by some of the most prominent members of the Hoyal Arcanum. In fact , It was founded as nn auxiliary organization for Arcanum members who desired extra insurance. Crescent council of Chicago Is cloven years old , the pioneer council of Illinois , and con tains among its member ; Hon. II. II. Millier , the present supreme regent of the Arcanum. The Homo Circle Is n Massachusetts so ciety , Is conspicuous for the noted fraternal men at its head , has n graded assessment , a thorough medical examination , and insures both men and women for cither $500 , $1,000 , fcj.000 or $3,500. Life insurance Is a dry , yet interesting , subject , for it Is ono that vitally concerns all classes of men. It Is a sub ject of equal importance with temperance and Christianity , for it affords financial pro tection for the homo. Ihe magnitude of its interests may bo par tially understood when I state that over 4,000,000 people in the United States are carrying an aggregate amount of insurance exceeding $0,000,000,000 , such a vast amount that the mind Is overwhelmed when endeav oring to form an Idea of that enormous sum. Nearly two-thirds of this insurance is being curried at one-third the expense of the same insurance in the old-lino i companies. Every week the fraternal army is drumming In re cruits. Every week some homo that has been made desolate by death receives finan cial comfort from some detach ment of the army. Every week the sick nro visited by physicians nurses and committees and the necessaries of life provided. No : it is not the glittering -regalias , the grand parades , the mysterious degree work , for which men join secret societies , but for the mutual assistance in time of trouble , and especially for the protection of wife and loved ones at home. So the silken folds of the Hag "fraternity" rise and fall over this grand army throughout the land , inscribed with the motto , "God and homo and native land 1" WAI/TEH A. HIDE. Independent Order of Odd I'clloivs. The order continues to grow in Nebraska and new lodges are being Instituted. The latest addition is a new lodge at Merna with a charter membership of twenty-four that was organized last week. The committees of the Omaha lodges hav ing in charge the establishment of the pro posed bureau of employment and Information for the members are not Idle , and will soon have the matter in shape for final presenta tion to thu lodges for approval. This step is a new ono and if it proves as successful as its promoters believe it will , It will bo of in calculable benefit to the members of the order who are in quest of employment and to visiting members in the city who are hereon on business or u | > on pleasure bent. Its workings will soon determine its practicabil ity or result in It being found to bo u failure. Ancient Ordered United \Vorkinrn. Excellent reports como from the different lodges in this city and South Omaha for the past week , and show a very healthy state ol affairs in the order. The attendance at meetings continues good and many applica tions from desirable candidates have been received. Altogether the order In the two cities is going uhcaa , and the future looks very bright. The masquerade ball , given Tuesday oven Ing by the members of South Omaha lodge No. 00 , was well attended and was a success. A largo uumucr from this city u vailed them selves of the opportunity and passed n pleas ant evening with the South Omaha Work men. men.Gnodrloh Gnodrloh hall was crowded on the evening of St. Valentine's day by the members ani ! friends of North Omaha lodge No. 29 , Degree of Honor , the women's auxiliary of the Work- mcti. The occasion was the socpnd dancing party Riven by the Indies of the loJpo and it nrns n grunt success In'Hcry ' particular The fair member * proved themselves excellent ontrrtnlnersnnd the North Omaha Workmen are fearful lest they loq their laurels to the , adles , who have so zealously entered the lold and nro making Miofi n succors of their ortco. Another social event will bo given joforo a great length of time has elapsed , ni t U the intention not \y \ overlook the social feature. Knight * of Two of the Omaha lodges have boon con solidated Myrtle No , ,1 and Marathon No. 82. Tills makes the strongest lodge In the city , and It will bo enabled to accomplish n great deal of good. lti will bo romombeml Lhat Mjrtlo lodge waiui sufferer by reason of the Continental fire and was burned out of ts home , sustaining almost n complete loss of Its property. Thu membership Is of that character , however , that rallies with adver sity , and is not to bo downed by disaster. rhey have made arrangements to again fit up the same quarters , and will soon bo located In the same place where prosperity : ias always followed the order. Thursday evening of this week the mem bers of Enterprise lodge of South Omaha will give a dancing party. That lodge has ; lvcn several parties during the winter and they hnvo all been successful , Iroth socially and financially. The members of Pythagoras lodge have presented to the retiring C. C. , J. C. Brow- ington , a handsome P. C. jowel. B. W. Wolverton has been appointed deputy gn.nd chancellor , and has orders to Institute a lodge at Bloomfield in the near , future. The crand lodge of Maryland met In Bal timore Tuesday of last week and that of Mas sachusetts In Boston on Wednesday. The order is in a nourishing condition In those two states. Three new lodges have been instituted in the state and they start out under the most auspicious circumstances. They are located at Elgin , Fairfleld and Alma. An assembly of the Pythian Sisters was instituted nt Gibbon last Monday evening and a number of the members of the slster- iiood from Shelton were in attendance. Woodmen of the World. A reception and ball by the members of Druid Camp No. 24 was given at their hall , Thirty-second and Ames avenue , February 10. A more enjoyable occasion has not oc curred this season. Everybody present en tered heartily into the program of the even ing and the consequence was that everyone pronounced It n grand success. About 140 pair of feet kept time to the exquisite dance music furnished by the boys of Company H of Fort Omaha. It was a eharmiug and de lightful evening , mode all the moro so be cause everybody present seemed to know each other and the backbone of formality was broken at the start. The goodwill and benevolence of the camp was shown by its representatives , who seemed to enter with a peculiar grace into the festivities of the oc casion. The program of the evening consisted of a welcome address by Consul Commander T. A. lleed , who being detained by sickness , was delivered by H. J. Grant , followed by a brilliant address from our national secretary , John T. Yates. Instrumental music by the musicians. A glowin ? recitation by Miss Meredith , followed by a grand march , in which everybody participated and kept time to the merry music until interrupted by the sovereigns' wives , who served up a delicious lunch , which was heartily appreciated by all present. Hobin Hood Camp No. SO of Florence is in a prosperous condition and is keeping up with the procession. Wednesday evening of this week the lodge will give a masquerade ball , and bushels of ftm'is in store for those who are privileged to attend. A cordial invitation - vitation is extended to all visiting sovereigns to attend. ' _ Koynl ° Arran um. Tuesday evening the members of Knoxall council of South Omaha will give a card party at Masonic hall for the members and their ladies , ThlS'Ia ' the last party of the season previous to LenJriand it is the inten tion to make It a very enjoyable affair. The members of the order In Omaha and Council Bluffs have been extended an invitation to be present and a largo number of them will avail themselves of the opiwrtunity to spend a social evening with the Magic City mem bers of the council. In addition to the card playing a short and interesting program of literary and musical numbers will be pro vided. At now Metropolitan liall Tuesday evening occurred the last of the series of dancing parties given by the members of the Union Pacific council of this city. The attendance was large and the enjoyment was unlimited , and all those there found exquisite pleasure In the festivities of the evening. An elegant supper was served and that was not the least enjoyable of the event : The great suc cess of the Union Pacific { fbunHl is duo in a great measure to the attentionihat has been given the social feature , and its parties arc looked for with delight by the members and their ladies. Mystic Shrine. Friday o venlng at 7 o'clock Tangier's hosts are commanded to assemble , as the Sultani whoso oars nro always open to the pleadings of the unregenerate , has again consented to receive such as apply , with duo humility , under the dome of the goodly temple. The unregenerate will present their petitions to the recorder and if they pass the secret or deal and Inspection of the "Illustrious Nika they will receive the order of Nobility. The Nobles are reminded of the traditional ban quet and they will not forgot their fez and claws. A number of novices will have the , order of Nobility conferred and the camels are too frisky since their return from the oasis of Kearney and they must bo satisfied. Independent Order of Rood lomnlnrg. Monday evening the members of Magic City lodge of South Omaha gave a valentine party. The First Presbyterian church was well filled by the members and their friends , who greatly enjoyed the rendition of a musi cal and literary program. Contributions were received in the temperance Jug and quite a neat sura was received for the causa by that source. The Omaha lodges sent dele gations and they were well entertained by the South Omaha members. TUB TllKATKllS. In its present shape "Fantasma , " from the enthusiastic comment it has earned , is undoubtedly ono of the most amusing and rcsplcndant pantomimes of the ago , and has been playing to exceedingly largo business since Its opening at .tho Boyd Thursday. Tonight ( Sunday ) "Fau'tasma" closes at the Boyd. ' ' The play , "A Busy Day , " In which Harry Crandall , known from.pno end of the United States to the other' for his excellent and unique dialect work aa rthe German grocery- man In "Peck's Bad , Boy , " will enact the leading role. Mr. Crandall , unlike most "dancing and singing edmcdlans , " is really an excellent saltatorial artist , and possesses u fine baritone voice , pf , wonderful volume , surprising resonance and' almost indescriba ble sweetness. The managers of "A Busy Day" do not intend , Jiowover , that their play shall bo considered a "ono- man-piece , " and they have con- soqucnjly surroundoA- their star with a company , every momppr of which Is a host unto himselfror ncrself as the case may be. There Is really n plot , 'and on amusing ono too , in "A Busy Day-1 : Although , as a matter of course , the specialties , which uro thu necessary concomitants of every well regu lated farce-comedy , are not overlooked. In fact , they may bo said to form the brightest features of this "ull-fuaturo" aggregation. Among the specialties may be mentioned a Spanish dance , the Widow's dance , topical songs and dances , and a gavottco by four beautiful ladles , headed by Miss Joaslo Bradbury. Among the most prominent members of the "Busy D.iy" company may bo mentioned Henry P. Clarke , the sweet tenor singer ; Dan Williams Irish comedian ; Jack Palmer , famous for his imt > ersonations of "tough" characters ; Will M. Cressy , the eccentric comedian ; L. H. Shannon and Al Klrsteln. Of the ladles there are Miss Cora Pryor , who receives , one of the largest salaries paid to any soubrette In the United States t Miss Bcssio Ynrse , a charming soprano singer ; Blanche D.uio , Maude Douglas , Myra Crandlo , Sadie Peters , Ada Godfrey and Elslo Goodman. This at traction commences n week's engagement at the Farnatu fatreot theater Sunday ( mat- " CONTINENTAL CLOTHING HOUSE. The balance of the stock on sale at 250 to 50 on the dollar. ) At 25c , At 50c Every damaged garment must be sold by March i. J oil the dollar. ZZ Ttf& K'ZZ * ? . s The lisi of bargains than ever. 'S SUITS , Price $5. Former Price 7SO men's cassimere suits all slight ly damagedbut ridiculously cheap at $8 , Sacks and frocks , all at the same price. . MEN'S SUITS Over BOO suits of fancy worsteds , in sacks and frocks , and fancy cheviots , in sacks only at $1O. No suit in the lot has ever been sold for less than $18 , and some as high as $2O. This is a rare chance to get the best qual ity for less than 5O cents on the dollar. ' $1.BO Men's Pantaloons $2.OO The sale of men's pantaloons will continue this week in all sizes and weights and colors slightly damaged by water only at $1.8O and $2. BOYS' SUITS Boys' cheviot long pant suit $3.SO Boys' cassimere long pant suits $5.OO Boys' fine worsted and cheviot suits $8 and $1O Boys' knee pant suits $2.5O , $3 , $3.50 ; [ former price $6 to $8. Star Shirt Waists 4S Cents . Monday. Manhattan Unlau'ndered Waists 29c. Manhattan Cheviot Waists 50c on Monday and Tuesda ) ' . The best waist in the market for service medium and dark colors. Boys' Blouse "Waists , Boys' ' Kilt Suits , A job lot of boys'- blouse suits and kilts , at $1 on Monday. Big Drive in Boys9 I&noo At 25c , at 50c , on Monday. NOTICE The new clock for the Continental tower has ar rived and will be placed in position in about two weeks Until then it will be on exhibition in our corner window. Inco ) , February 19 , with matinee Wednesday and Saturday. On the SJlst and 23d of February , the prcat and only Hermann will appear at Boyd's , and it is safe to say that ho will meet with the usual hearty welcome. In addition to the usual program of sleiRht-of- hand wonders , he brings with him this year , three now attractions , each ono a complete performance in Itself. The "Caliph of Bag " "Ya-Ka-Yo " and " dad , - - , "Spiritual " " " is his latest "Ya-Ko-Yo" Seances. - - me chanical device. In his own theater on Oc tober 20 last , it was exhibited for the first time before an audience composed ex clusively of newspaper men. They pro nounced It beyond their comprehension then , and since that time , in all the cities which Hermann has visited , no 0110 has given n true solution of the seeming paradox. The trick itself consists of the unseen flying passage of a Chinaman from ono box to another , twenty feet apart. A montfolian youth enters one of the boxes representing China , and while the doors of both are shut , ho mysteriously disappears from the box entered nnd appears in the empty ono. It Is spoken of as a production most marvelous to behold. A grand special matlnco will bo given on Washington's birthday. Tnrara- boomdeay will be danced to death during the spirit seances. The sale of scats will open tomorrow , ' The Crust of Society , " which will bo pre sented at Boyd's New theater February 27 and 2S , Is ono of the strongest plays pre sented in New York this season. It Is not only the best adaptation of Dumas' famous play. "Le Doml-Monde , " over presented in English , but it is the only one that has ever achieved a positive success. The story is ono of powerful interest. In securing Hopkins' Transoceanic Star Specialty company for February 24 , 23 and 2u , Manager Boyd has gratified the wishes of a great number of the patrons of Boyd's theater. This organization is almost with out a doubt the finest high class specialty company over put on the road. It seems as If the whole world had been gleaned of Its most brilliant specialty performers to make up Hopkins' Transoceanic Specialty com pany. The great Trewey , conjurer juggler and shadowgraphlst , who can makoany outline - line ou his screen , heads the company. The como Misses Mcllvillo and Stetson , duetlsts , r with their parody. "Ta-ra-ru , " in the "la ment , " which is most artistically done. The Brothers IMxon como next , who are styled grotesque musicians. M. btruttl ls a French composer , who plays his own connwsltloni on the violin and plays well , The Allisons , nimble dancers ; Fulgora , the lightning change artist , and Kozarras and Ghora , two strong gymnasts , make up n good program , which U brought to a nulsh bj the ciover pantomlmlsts , the Zanfrottas , in "The Elope ment. " At Boyd's new theater Wednesday even ing , March 1 , a remarkable musical enter tainment will bo given. Mr. C. A. Ellis of Boston Symphony orchestra fame , has gathered together the strongest organization of its kind. The ensemble will bo as perfect as a coterie of artists can makn it. Madame Lillian Nordica , the celebrated prima donna whose triumphs in Europe are of recent date , heads the company. She is not alone a splendid artlsto , but a singularly hnndsomo woman. With her are associated the famous Madame Sofia Scalchi , the contralto. Signer Campanlni will bo the tenor ; Signer Del Puente , the baritone ; Miss Engel , mezzo- soprano ; and the favorite singer , Etnil Fischer , basso. These artists will present nn ojxiratic program consisting entirely of excerpts from the grand operas of airs and concerted pieces , and at the conclusion the entire opera , "Cavallcria Kusticana" will be given , with the following remarkabo cast : Santuzza , Mmo. Lillian Nordica ; Lola , Mmo. ScJrichi ; Lucia. Miss Louisa Engel ; Turiddu , Signor Carapanini ; Alllo , Signer Del Puente. It Is safe to predict that Boyd's now theater will bo crowded. There Is a rare treat In store for these who wish to attend the Farnam Street the ater next week nnd see the presentation of "Mr Potter of Texas. " The engagement is for only flvo nights , commencing Sunday matinee , February 20 , with matinee Wednes day. The success of Mr. Gunter's book Is moro than duplicated In the play , nnd it is interpreted by a most capable company. Henry Weaver , Jr. , is n vigorous , manly Mr. Sampson Potter , nnd thoroughly typifies the author's ideal. His conception of tno char acter leaves nothing to bo desired. Miss Stella Boniface ably enacts the role of the jealous Lady Anncrley. The emotional scene In act 4 Is very fine. Charles Tlngay as Charllo Errol does clover work , while the gentlemen In the minor roles fill their parti well. The ladies in the company are decid edly pretty. James J. Co : be t , who is in many respects one oi the most remarkable young men that over earned the title of champion pugilist of the world , will Do seen In his highly Interest ing and successful comedy drama called "Gen tleman Jock , " at the Farnam street theater inoxt week , Friday and Saturday evenings , and Saturday matinco , Corbett has shown himself to bo a very conscientious and earn est actor , possessing no little ability in a hlstrlonlo way ! In the play of "Gentleman Jack" ho assumes the role of Jack Itoyal- stou , a gallant young student of Puyno college. The management of Wonderland nnd Bijou theater is nothing if not original. Ever sluco their existence in the city they have pre sented souvenirs to their lady visitors every Friday , but next week they make n now de parture and every day will bo souvenir day. No matter what performance you attend , afternoon or evening , each lady so doing will bo presented with n beautiful triple plated silver sugar shell , on article that re tails at 50 cents. The program for next week also promises to bo of excellence. The Bijou theater stock company will present the beautiful and thrilling western drama , "Tho Miner's Oath , " a play familiar to the public under the title of "My Partner. " The plot is laid in a wcsteni mining camp , which-will bo truthfully depicted by realistic scenery and stage settings. The costumes will bo appropriate and the characters In capable hands , headed by Mr. George Wcssells and Miss Nellie Eltlng. The specialties which are Introduced before the drama will bo given by Charles Herbert , the versatile mimic , In his clever impersonations of prominent actors , politicians and public men , McLean nnd Hall hi acrobatic songs and dances , William and Lena Grace , a duo of wonderful contortion ists and Bvron and Nealy , the t-omlcal sketch team iu an original creation entitled , "Two Heubens " 0. W. Williamson , M. D. SPECIALIST CAN TltUAT L MOW ? Rend nun twn-crnt Rtninp for full pnrllcn- lum , which are iniilli'd In a jiliiln ciMclujiu. All corrimpomlrnro done 111 the utinoit pri vacy. Advlco free. Don't delay , but wrlto to us to-day. IEIC OIIDC I'rlrntc , Ncrvouii , Chronic WC UUnC ll i'a8i > ii , 1'rmnln Wrnlc- n ifk. Mm iiiiil'tVpiiirii inuilo utroni ; hyn Ftudy of thi'ir purtirulur trouble. 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