SOCIETY LACS SUPERFLUOUS
XW Ercnt * Requiring Mow Than a Oasnixl
Mention In Pausing.
SECONDV/EEK / IN LENT PROVES DULL INDEED
Dinner Dnncci Cmmo IlenrUmmlnK * uml
Him gimrrcU The Women Who 1I T
Contributed to the FUc Ch t of
IVoll Knunrii 1'cople.
Society Is In the doldrums. There h&vo
been few affairs In the social world , and
these have been oupon a small scale , consonant
nant with the season of < Lent. The smart
set are resting from their arduous labors of
the pre-Lcnten season and gathering
strength for the after-Easter period , which
at present does not hold out any glittering
promises.
There is also a tendency on the partof cer
tain society leaders to draw the imaginary
line which separates the sheep from the
goats still closer , and the outcome Is being
watched with considerable interest by the
followers of D.imo Fashion.
Much of this condition is largely duo to
the dinner dances which were given before
Lent , and the heart burnings and dire quar
rels resulting from the attempt to draw a
line between the elect and nonelcct are still
fresh In the memory. . , ,
The fact la , the dinner dance has furnished
too convenient an excuse to "draw the lino"
not to have been ragerly seized by the ex
clusive "hundred or so" that have consti
tuted themselves , as it were , the inner circle
of society. But like every other now fashion
other sots w 111 take up this latest fad and ny
next winter \\lllundoubtodly bo such a
general form of entertaining that it will
cease to bo peculiarly distinctive.
A lllrtlnlny Tarty.
Monday last , the 'JOth of the month , was
the sixty-eighth anniversary of the birth of
Mr. James Banner , and a party of friends
were entertained at his homo , Twenty-fifth
and Casslus , in honor of the event. Assisted
byMrs.Bonner , the host , who boars his sixty-
eight years of life passed as lightly as most
men do two score , exerted himself to as
sure a good time for everybody , and unquali
fied success attended his efforts. The tokens
of friendly esteem , congratulations on years
passed and wishes for many healthful and
happy returns of the birthday presented him
were many , beautiful and useful , In
cluding books , paintings and china
ware. High live was played with all
the enthusiasm Invariably evoked by the
environments of the Boiincr household , the
handsome prl/cs being won by Mrs. W. T.
Homier , Mrs. Woodward , Miss C. Clarke ,
Mr. J. P. Linn , Mr. J. W Johnston and Mr.
J. O. Slatter. Refreshments and a continua
tion of the fun led to the birth hour of an
other day , and nil left In possession of a
pleasing memory of the plcasantest of even
ings. Those present were : Messrs. and
Mesdamcs W. J. Hunter , W. E. Uerry , A.
W. Hcdgcock. J. W. Johnston , G. W. Cooper ,
F. H. Garvln , W. T. Bonncr , K. H. Jennoss.
F , H. Kaiffo , J. O. Slatter , W. B. Cheek of
South Omaha , W. S. Cass of Council Bluffs ,
S. W. Atkinson , II. M. Stokes , Maltblo Hoyt
of Chicago , and I. W. Williams ; Mrs. Woodward -
ward , Mrs. Lizzie Furncss of Chicago , Miss
A. Thorpe , Miss C. Clarice , Miss S. Jenness ,
Miss M. B. Atkinson , Dr. J. W. Garvln of
Sycamore , 111. , Mr. J. P. Linn , Mr. C. Wil
son and Muster Ellis Cass of Council Bluffs.
A Kensington Ton.
One of the most pleasing affairs of the sea
son was the keuslngton tea given Thursday
afternoon by Misses Gcorglo and Antoinette
nich at their homo , 1014 Emmet street , the
hours being from 3 to 0.
Thf , rooms were tastily decorated through
out with flowers and smllax. The ladles
were engaged with their needlework and
listened to a very interesting program ren
dered by Miss Iluth Lehmcr , Miss Turner ,
Misa Bates , Miss Coon and Prof. lloe.
Guessing on the number of beans contained
in a glass was an amusing feature of the af
ternoon , Miss Spencer and Miss Coon receiv
ing the prizes. The guests , after llndiug
their places' at the table by ornamented
cards , were served with dainty refresh
ments.
Among the Invited guests wore : Miss
Bauman , Miss Cussio Bauman , Miss Bailey ,
Miss Shaircr of West Point , Neb. ; Miss
Boyco , Miss Slaughter , Miss Uuth Lohmer ,
Miss Weaver , Miss Spencer of Indianapolis ,
Miss Haskoll , Miss Livesoy , Miss Boudinot ,
Mrs. C. B. Brown , Mrs. Hurlburt , Mrs.
Copley. Miss Collott , Mrs. Sherman , Miss
Giacomini , Miss Carrie Giacomini , Miss
Klnslor , Miss Turner , Miss Provost of Kan
sas City , Miss Coon , Miss Paul of Hastings ,
Miss VanCourt , Miss Bates , Miss Ilico , Miss
Savage , Miss Murgaroto Lohmcr , Miss
Raymond , Miss McCredio of Chicago , Prof.
Roe , Mrs. M. B. Davenport , Mrs. Root , Mrs.
E. V. Lewis , Mrs. Foster , Mrs. Rood , Mrs.
Ledwich , Mrs. Bruce McCulloch , Mrs. Wal
ter Culloy , Miss Thain , Miss Jessie Thpin ,
Captain Klnzio. *
Vostii Chnpter Dunces.
The social events of Vesta chapter No. 0 ,
Order Eastern Star , ore always the occasion
of enjoyment and the announcement of an
approaching party Is always received with
delight by those who are privileged to re
ceive an invitation. The attendance is
Always largo and the throng a merry one.
Tuesday evening the members gave a
dancing party , and It was an enjoyable suc
cess in every particular. Coming as it did
upon the day of the birth of the father of
our country , the decorations In the halls
wore in perfect keeping , and displayed hero
and there were pictures of George Washing
ton , together with a liberal sprinkling of the
national colors. The Musical Union orches
tra furnished delightful music. Supper was
served by the ladies and It was a repast
worthy of them.
The following committees were in charge :
RccQptloii vMra. A. Whltuiarsh , Mr. W. N.
Nason , Miss May E. Powell , Mr. U. H.
Walker. Mrs. F. P. Thornton. Mrs. Kate
Lane. Mr. C. P. Halllgan , Miss Dolllo Pray ,
Mr. Julius Wilde and Mr. William Allison !
Floor committee Mrs. E. L. Sayro , Mr.
Thomas BattortonMr. John Pray. Mr. E.
W. Piimoy , Miss Emma Anderson , Mr. J. T.
Dalloy and Mr. T. H. Todhuntcr.
Donors to tlio Flap.
The following ladles are to bo compli
mented for contributing to the amount nec
essary for the purchase of the flag that is to
fly from the flagstaff of the Nebraska build
ing at the World's fair : Mesdamos. E. Wake-
ley , Edward Dickinson. John Francis , George
I. Gilbert. J. O. House , Lovl Carter , F. H.
Marsh , H. F. Cady , Reuben Gaylord , J. N.
H. PatrickCumlng , , Harriet Caldwoll.Charlos
Hamilton , Dundy , J. L. Webster , Council.
GnibioW. B. Mlllard , J. H. Millard , Brooke
George Joslyn. H. P. Lewis , Truman Buck ,
Gannett , Kllpatrlck , Savage , G. T. Itogers.W.
Wallace , C. C. Boldcu , Coutant , Akin , J. H.
Blair , Burllngim , John H. Hawley , Lyman
Richardson , Balcombo. .Louis Reed , Guy
Barton , R. Carlton , H. W. Yates , Douol , O.
M. Carter. Charlrs Turner , Chris Hartman ,
A. B. Smith , J. JJ. Kitchen , E. C. Stone , A.
J. Popplotou , Francis Wheaton , Drake , L.
M. Bennett , Howard Smith. W. I. Curtis ,
W. J. Hroateh , Joseph Barker , T. L. Kimball -
ball , Cornish , J. C. Cowln , J. M. Motcalf , C.
E. Yost , J. M. Thurston , George Pritchott ,
E. Estabrook ; Misses Buttorilold , Hamilton
Wheaton , Kountzo , Grace Thurstou , Mrs.
Henry , Mrs. Edward Rosewater , treasurer ,
Gorman club.
rinytitl UlRh Vivo.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vail , assisted by Mr.
and Mrs. Stuart M. Hulott , gave a very en
joyable progressive high five party at their
residence , 4104 Lafayutta avenue , Wednes
day evening. The house was beautifully
decorated with flowers and palms , and the
evening in addition to cards was made par
ticularly bright with musio and refresh
ments.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Cotton , Mrs.
Weinborff , Mr. C. a Hulott and Dr. O. M.
8tono. ,
Those present "were : Mr. and Mrs.
George Calder , Mr. and Mrs. Q.
Sumblor. Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Daven
port. Miss Johns , Mr. and Mrs. E. G.
McGllton , Miss Carrie Johns , Dr. and Mrs.
O. M. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. William Hudson ,
Jilr. and Mn . Eugeao Montgomery , Mr. and
Mrs , Arthur English , Mr. and Mrs. D. F.
Marti , Mr and Mrs , Charles Wolnberg , Mr
and Mm. A. E. KImball , Mr and Mrs. C. E.
Black , Mrs. Cotton. Mrs. W C Hulutt , Mr.
U. C. Hulott , Miss Bessie Hulctt.
IllrtlKlny 1'nrtjr.
One of the pleasant event * of the social year
was a high five party given at the cosy homo
of Mr. and Mrs. Dovcrclt , Forty-second and
Cumlng streets , Wednesday evening. After
a spirited game of high five dainty refresh
ments were served , followed by music and
dancing. About sixty gucstn were present.
among whom were the following : Mr. and
Mrs. Coulter , Dr. and Mrs. Cook , Mr. and
Mrs. Slovcr , Mr. and Mrs. Havens , Mr. and
Mrs. David. Mr. nnd Mrs. Bothwlck , Mr.
and MM. Trlbblc , Mr. and Mrs. Jabst , Mr.
and Mrs. Babcock , Mr/and Mrs. Odell , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Kibbler , Mr. nnd Mrs. Roachford ,
Mr. and Mrs. Boanon , Mr. nnd Mrs. Mont
gomery , Dr. and Mrs. Willis , Dr. and Mrs.
Jones , Mr. nnd Mrs. Corycll , Misses Sago ,
Slovor , Her and Coulter , Messrs. Plorf , Bar
ton and Will Blackman of Fremont.
.Mr. nnd Mr . In\v Kiitprlnlnft.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Law entertained a
high five party for their daughter , Mrs. R.
T. Young of Victoria , B. C. , Friday evening -
ing , at their pleasant homo , UIO North Twcn-
ty-lifth street. Tlio first prize for ladies
was carried off by Miss Ella Smith , while
Mr. F , J. Beaten captured the gentleman's
pri/e. The consolation prizes were won by
Mrs. F. J. Beaten and _ Mr. Hugh Robinson ,
at the conclusion of cloven games. A de
licious lunch was served. Those present
were : Mr. nnd Mrs. F. J. Beaton. Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Lytte , Misses Ella and Kate Smith ,
Maggie Robinson , Mate McMillan , Dolly
Pray , Edith Baker , Messrs. C. B. Pope , A.
E , Yarnger , H , J. Reiser , Hugh Robinson ,
Simon Robinson.
tilt- Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Dr. Stout had the pleasure of enter
taining her Sunday school class of young
gentlemen at her homo on Thursday evening.
Miss Lulu Wearno kindly lent her assist
ance and tlio charm of her 'presence during
the evening. Covers were laid for fourteen
and substantial refreshments were served
at 8 o'clock. The time was spent In social
conversation and many amusing reminis
cences of the six years of class association
wore recalled.
Those present were : Messrs. W. H.
Ahinauson , Eddie Black , Buzyell , Robert
Ddllou , Harvey Cox , George Cox , George
Forgan. Robert Forgan , Carl Larson , J. B.
Rcdiield , William J. Shallcross , Wnrdlaw ,
Charles Wearnc , Fred Wearno.
A HINT I'ltOM 1'AltlS.
Kutopean Kdttton Jfeio York HiraM.
A DINXF.H nitF.as.
Crovotte pink silk , with wide sleeves ,
white crepe colleretto bordering the dccol-
lettc and forming a fichu fastening behind.
Irlpp unit Wllllitma.
Miss Margaret Williams of this city and
Mr. Walter S. Trlpp of-Scrantoni Pa. , were
married at 12 o'clock Wednesday , February
2'J , at the homo of the bride's sister , Mrs.
George Barney , in Indianapolis. Rev. Mr.
Haincs , pastor of the First Presbyterian
church , officiated. The house was beauti
fully decorated with palms and maiden
hair ferns , the parlor being arranged with an
avenue of palms for the ceremony. The bride
wore her traveling dress of brown cloth and
carried a white and gold prayer book and a
bouquet of white violets. The breakfast
was served , immediately after the ceremony ,
the table being decorated with maiden hair
ferns and whlto and purple violets. Mr. and
Mrs. Tripp will travel for several months in
the south and return to Scranton , Pa. , to
live ,
Celebrated III * lllrthilny.
One of the most enjoyable affairs of the
season was the birthday party of P. Wy-
man , Wednesday evening. A company of
invited guests assembled at the residence ,
2304 South Sixteenth street to celebrate his
eighteenth anniversary. Elaborate refresh
ments were served and pr&grcsslvo high
live was the order of the evening. Those
present were : Misses L. Rochcford , D.
Allen , E. Combo , J. Rochoford , D. Dradgo ,
A. Foil. M. Myers , M. Rochoford , P. Roche-
ford ; Messrs. F. Arnout , H. Finnoy , II. Mar
ling , F. Roche , H. Longpre , W. Rocheford ,
Fred Wearne , P. Schocning , P. Wyman.
IMuyrd Curilj.
Tno Misses Sheldon entertained the
Excelsior High Five club at their home , 2020
North Twenty-eighth avenue , last Tuesday
evening. The ilrst part of the evening was
spent playing cards , the latter part with
music. Those present were ; Misses Jessie
Coppack , Mollle Reynolds , Mattlo Dungan ,
Ella McCall of Des Molnes , la. , May
Spencer of Creston , la. , Edna Patch , Jessie
West , Leo Sheldon , Olive Sheldon. Messrs.
J. W. Dawson. H. Carley , E. West , T.
Duller , H. Wallace , L. R. Palch , R. W.
Moore , E. Sheldon.
rroploTulked of During T.cnt.
Dr. and Mrs. Stone entertained at cards
last evening.
Miss McCreedio of Chicago is visiting the
Missus Giacomlui.
Mrs. Reuben Gaylord is spending tlio winter -
tor in El Paso , Tex.
Miss Paul of Hastings. Neb. , is the guest
of Miss Myrtle Coon.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Westphacllng returned on
Monday from Hot Springs.
Miss Jcanotto Johnson has gone to Pueblo
for a month's visit with relatives.
Miss Provost of Kansas City is the guest
of Miss Turner of Kountzo Place.
Pupils of Edward Joseph Brett will give a
violin recltal.Frlday evening , March ! 1.
Airs , F. M. Richardson gave n very charm
Ing 5 o'clock lea on Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Gertrude Chambers returned
Wednesday .from an extended trip to the
oast.
oast.Miss
Miss Kotcham loft Monday evening for a
week's visit with family and friends in Do-
i roil.
roil.Mrs.
Mrs. A. J. Popplolou and Miss Mary Pop-
plcton are the guests of Mrs. Joy Morton of
Chicago.
Mrs. Francis Wossolls returned Wednes
day mOrning'from an eastern trip of short
duration.
The Walnut Hill High Five club was en
tertained last evening by Mr. nnd Mrs. Ir
ving Baxter.
Mrs. L. H. Barker of Mollno , Ills. , Is visit
ing her cousin , Mrs. J. F. Ponder , at 2(518 (
Davenport street.
Union Pacific council of the Royal Arca
num will give another of iholr very cnjoya-
blo parties March 1.
Miss Carrie Wnsmpr and Miss Whlto , who
have been the guests of Mrs. Soxauer , re
turned to Lincoln Saturday.
Tlio Misses Nellie and Jennie Fisher of
Denver , Colo. , wore visitors of Mrs. A. Me-
Gavock during the past week.
MU-s Shalror. who has been the guest of
the Misses Bauman , returned yesterday to
her homo in West Point , Nnb.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Slaughter returned last
week from Dakota , Mr. Slaughter leaving
again Thursday for Washington.
Mr. and Mrs J. II , Millard , accompanied
by Miss Sarah J. Barrows , leave today for
Hot Springs , Ark. , to be absent about a
month.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Ledwich entertained
At curdi Friday evening for tueir sister ,
MlM DaUy Lcdwtch , and her friend , Miss
Wyland.
General George A. Hart , president of the
Manlstco Electric railway of MnnMec ,
Mich , Is visiting with M D. COOK , UH Vln-
ton street.
The reading circle of the Young Men's
Institute held Its regular meeting Thursday
evening at their hall. The exercises were
strictly In honor of George Washington.
The engagement of Miss Ucrtha Elizabeth
Clarkson , daughter of Mr , and Mrs. T. S.
Clarkson , to Mr" Dallas Hachc , Jr. , is an
nounced. The wedding will take place
Monday , April 3.
Mr. and Mrs. D. M Kuger , Fremont , Nob. ,
announce the marriage of their daughter ,
Mabel Edna , to Mr. .lames C. Ish , Wednes
day , March 1. Mr. and Mrs. Ish will bo at
homo , corner oi First street and Graham
avenue , Council Bluffs.
Mrs. Allan A. Koch , ' . ' 120 Wlrt street ,
served In a charming inai nor a dainty
luncheon to the ladles of the Helping Hand
society of ICountze Memorial Evangelical
Lutheran church on Friday afternoon , Feb
ruary 24.
St. Johns lodge No. 2. > , Ancient , Free and
Accepted Masons , will meet at Masonic hall
this evening and go In a body to All Saints
church , where Hev. T. J. Mackoy will preach
n sermon particularly prepared for the
Masons.
The list of persons who will occupy boxes
at Uoyd's theater Wednesday evening at
the Nordlea concert Is as follows : J. B.
Hawley , Hobort Patrick , H. C. McCord ,
Julius Meyer , Mrs. ICnox , C. E. Squires- ! ! .
G. Hurt , Dr. Grossman , Mrs. T. W. Lee , C.
A. Warden.
Mr. and Mrs , \V. S. Hector entertained
Wednesday evening at their homo , 2117 Wlrt
street , with n most elaborate dinner p.irty.
Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs , Colonel
Cornish ; Miss Walker. Chicago : Miss Mima
Hawke : Mr. Albert Cornish , Lincoln ; Mr.
Edward Cornish , Mr. Frank Clark.
Miss Bessie Boone , daughter of Mrs. A. T.
Boone , was married to Mr. Charles M. Lent/
at the residence of the bride's sister , Mrs.
C. S. Pomeroy , 100 Oakwood boulevard.
Chicago , Wednesday evening , Hov. Jeiildn
Lloyd Jones of All Souls church officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Lcntz arrived in Omaha on
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs , A. G. Andrews entertained
the Twenty-eighth Street club last Satur
day evening : ind all had a delightful time.
Mrs. English won the ladles' prize and Mr.
Baker carried off the men's pri/o. Those
present were : Mr. and Mrs. William Lou-
don , Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Griswold , Mr. and
Mrs. C. I. Pettlbor.o , Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
ICnox , Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Baker. Mr. and
Mrs. P. A. English , Mr. E. F. Seavors , Mrs.
Odoll and Mrs. Shrove.
T.io 1C. W. B. Whist club played their reg
ular game Friday evening at the homo of Mr.
and Mrs. T. C. Shelly. Prizes were won by
Mrs. Julius ICessler , with a percentage of 70 ,
and Mr. Arthur English , with a percentage
of 80. After the game refreshments were
served. The members present were : Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Hake. Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Balllct , Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Blanclmrd. Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur English , Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Livingstone , Mr. and Mrs. Julius ICessler ,
Miss Shelly and Mrs. H. L. Whitney.
Some of the women of All Saints cnurch
have organized n course of lectures to bo
given in Liuiiiger's Art gallery Wednesday
afternoons in March , beginning with the 8th
at ! 1)0 : ! ) p. in. , the proceeds for Easter offer
ings and Hcscue hall. Dr. Duryea has
kindly consented to give a talk on art. Mrs.
Homer P. Lewis will read a paper on How-
ells and his works. Mrs. Peattio will
occupy the third afternoon. Course tickets
(1.00) ( ) will Vo on sale this week at Chase
& Eddy's and also at Whitmoro's art store.
For the benefit of the Homo for Self-sup
porting Young Girls and Women a very
attractive concert will bo given Tuesday
evening , March 14 , at Metropolitan hall.
Those who have volunteered their services
are Mrs. J. W. Cotton , Mr. Hans Albert , Mr.
Winfield Blake , Mrs. G. M. Hitchcock , Miss
Mars Popploton , Mr. Mellor , Mr , Calm and
Mr. H. 1 * . Whitmoro. all of whom have a
local reputation as fine musicians. The
charity is deserving and ought to bo well
attended.
The Tuesday Evening High Five club was
pleasantly entertained at the residence of
Miss Inez Haskell. where the last mooting
of the season was held. The following guests
enjoyed cards : Miss Bauman , Miss Gussl6
Bauman , Miss Shaircr. Miss Giaceinlul , Miss
Carrie Giacomlni , Miss McCrecdie , Miss
Coliett , Miss Bassott , Miss Byrne , Miss
Ulch , Miss Antoinette Hich , Miss Boyco ,
Miss Kinslcr , Mr. Beach , Mr. Barrett , Mr.
Knouso , Mr. Younccr , Mr. Youso , Mr. Boss ,
Mr. Kinslor. Mr. Haskell , Mr. Clark , Mr.
McConnell , and Mr. Palmatier.
Miss Mason's school for dressmaking , 2020
Burt street , gives a complete course , con
sisting of taking measures , a simple method
of cutting , practical lessons in fitting and
allows each pupil to finish one or more gar
ments.
Drutli of Mrs. Clmrlotto Touzalln.
The deatli of Mrs. Charlotte E. Touzalln ,
whoso maiden name was Lottie Ostrom ,
was noted in THE BUB n few days ago , Mrs.
Touzalin had grown up from childhood in
this city. She was the youngest daughter
of Mr. mid Mrs. A. S. Ostrom , who have
lived in Omaha for twenty-two years. Many
intimate friends to whom the deceased had
endeared herself feel a keen sense of per
sonal bereavement at her death. She was a
lady of most lovnblo traits of character , of
cheerful disposition and was a special favor
ite socially among an unusually wide circle
of acquaintances and friends , to whom her
death comes as an irreparable loss.
nltli WrllFonii iloil.
BISSEU. , O. , Nov. 2'J , 1892. I desire to say
that I have great faith in Chamberlain's
Cough Kemcay for the cure of throat and
lung troubles ; also for croup. E. W. McCol-
lum. There is good reason why Mr. McCol-
lum should have confidence in this remedy.
It will cure a severe cold in less tlmo than
any other treatment. There is nothing that
will loosen and relieve a cold so quickly. It
will not only euro croup , but if used as soon
as the flrs > t symptoms appear it will prevent
the attack. fiO-ccnt bottles for sale by all
druggists.
o
Dr. Gluck treats catarrh , Barker block.
The ( liirlmKo NuUnnco.
The city council will meet tomorrow evening -
ing to consider the garbage problem. The
present system of dumping offal at the river
end of Davenport and Jones streets is inade
quate and dangerous to health , but the prob
lem is to llnd a substitute. One proposed
plan is to destroy the offensive garbage In a
crematory second contemplates taking
it some distance down the river in boatsand
a third proposition is to cart it out of the
city and sell it to farmers for fertilizing.
Ignorance of the merits of Do Witt's Little
Early Uisers is u misfortune. These little
pills regulate the liver , cure headache , dys
pepsia , bad breath , constipation and bilious
ness.
TIIi : MANHATTAN MFU
I'ormnnontly Tiorntnd In IlnniMome Quar-
tri'H In tlio IIco Iliuldliiff.
Messrs. Brieo & Wus > son. general
iigonts for the Manhattan Lifo Insur
ance company for Nebraska and western
Town , have taken a Biiito of elegant
rooms in the Bee building , Nos. 241 and
240.
240.Tho
The rooms are in one of the most
pleasant spots in the building , com
manding a view of the south and eastern
parts of the city. A great deal of taste
has been displayed by Messrs. Brice &
Wasson in the selection of the furniture
and uthor ofllco ornamentations , and all
together the Nebraska general ofllees
are in perfect keeping with the good
name the Manhattan Life has so long
enjoyed.
Brice tt Wasson have associated with
them John Madeira and Louis Kells as
agoney suportondnnts and u number
of other Lifo men. They hold out ex
traordinary inducements to good men
to act as district , local end traveling
agents ind consequently secure the
best services in the country.
Mr. Brico'd business connections In
Texas are being rapidly closed up so
ttiat lie can bo on the ground to assist
Mr. Wasson , who has boon hero for
some time. As to the company which
these gentlemen so ably represent the
best proof of its good standing is Its own
utatomcnt , which appears in another
column of this issue.
NEBRASKA'UABINET ' HONOR
r
Hon. J , Sterling Cotton for Secretary of
Agriculture.
, iq
SKETCH OF A NOTAB.E | POLITICAL CAREER
"Tho SI BO of Atliiir. Lmlffo" HIM Horn n
Mourn to NriiMnkn Democracy
Father of-MHxir llnjr Stif
dunf 'AT ' Nature ,
i < i
Hon. J. Sterling Morton , who has been se
lected by Mr. Cleveland for his secretary of
agriculture , mny not bo us well known to the
nation as some other gentlemen who ha\o
been mentioned in connection with that
ofllco , but ho Is a veteran In the cause of
democracy mid has had 11 remarkable career.
It has been his misfortune to have lived In a
state overwhelmingly republican , thus preventing -
venting him from achieving those positions
which would have attracted the attention of
the whole people , but to the democrats of
Nebraska ho Is a political Moses who has
been culled on to lead many a forlorn hope.
Governor of Nebraska while a territory ,
twice a member of territorial legislatures ,
once elected delegate to 'congress and
unseated , nominated four times for gov
ernor and once receiving a majority on the
face of the returns , once nominated for
United States senator , Mr Morton has had
a notably busy political career for a man
who during twenty years absolutely refused
to allow his name to go before any nomi
nating convention.
Governor Morton was born at Adams ,
Jefferson county , N. Y. , in 18112 , mid two
years later his family moved to Albion.
Midi. He attended the public schools of
Albion and at the ago of 18 entered Michigan
university at Ann Arbor During his senior
year , in 18. > t , a collceo quarrel-resulted from
the removal of the professor of materla
medlca , At a public meeting in the court
house young Morton , a friend of the deposed
Instructor , made a splrittdi speech in his
defense and .roundly scored the board of
regents and some of the faculty. For this
act Morton was expelled from theunlvcrslty.
Ho thereupon entered Union college at
Schenectady , N , Y. , and graduated the same
year.
Among the young man's early schoolmates
was Caroline Joy Trench , and their youthful
attachment was consummated in marriage at
Detroit in October , 18.M. For a wedding
Journey they started Immediately to find a
homo on the frontier in Nebraska. They iirst
located at Bellevue , then a 'promising town
live miles below Omaha , and a formidable )
rival to the latter until it lost the terminus
of the Union Pud lie railroad , but six months
later the young couple removed to Nebraska
Cit.v.Ho
Ho made a contract with a town lot com
pany to edit the Nebraska City News at a
salary of $ T 0 per month. Ho had gained
some experience while in college writing for
various papers , but chiefly for the Detroit
Free Press , then edited byiWilber F. Story ,
afterwards of the Chicago Times. Ho con
tinued in this work for a year , and also did
editorial work at Intervals until 1877. The
future governor begntti his political career in
1853 , when he was eiooted to the territorial
legislature. Ho iintuuoni/cil the banking in
terests by voting agaldst all banks of issue
and recommending ! . 'that their bills be
stamped with the 'inscription : "Billholdors
Individually Responsible. " A banker was
pitted against hlnutUU' following year , and
ho was defeated , btit'J'a year later ho was
again returned to the legislature.
In 18.18 ho was honored with an appoint
ment as secretary of the territory and a few
months later , on the resignation of Governor
Hichardson , ho became acting governor , in
which position ho was displaced by Presi
dent Lincoln , who aw ilntea A. S. Paddock ,
now United States senator. In 1850 the
democrats nominatiiL Iiv JVlorton for dele
gate in congress. After stumping the terri
tory In a series of mint- debates with his
opponent ho received 'a niajprity of fourteen
votes and was certified as 'delegate. The
war came on , his party was in the minority ,
his opponent contested the scat and ho was
ruled out because of irregularities.
At the urgent request of his'wifo ho re
fused all nominations for the next five years ,
but in 180(1 ( the democratic state convention
nominated him for governor , although ho
was not present ana had not sought the
honor. Nebraska had Just been admitted as
a state and ho accepted the nomination.
The honor of being the first governor under
state organization was hotly contested , and
Mr. Mortou had a majority of 145 votes on
the face of the returns. The republicans
found irregularities in Cass county and suc
ceeded in having 100 votes thrown out , with
the result of electing David Butler. When
the legislature met the democrats gave Mor
ton u-unanimous vote for United States son-
, alor _ , but T. W. Tipton had 28 republican
votes to his 21 democratic.
Again Mrs. Morton besought her husband
to eschew politics and decline nomination
for ofllce. He gave the desired pledge and
kept it sacredly until after her death in 1881.
The next year the democrats again nom
inated him for governor , and two years later
lie was called on onco. more to lead a forlorn
hope , but on a tariff reform issue ho doubled
his vote. Last fall ho for the fourth time ,
at the practically unanimous demand of Ills
party , became its standard bearer because
ho was believed to be its strongest leader ,
but defeat was foreordained.
Mr , Mortou was a commissioner at the
Centennial exposition and was appointed to
represent Nebraska at the Paris exposition.
Ho has been a leading spirit in the state
agricultural and hortlcultiual associations ,
and to him is accorded the glory of having
originated Arbor day , which is likely to
carry his name down to fame when his polit
ical achievements will have been forgotten.
When ho settled at Nebraska City ho pre
empted 1GO acres , and that quarter section ,
now beautified nnd-ndorned with a handsome
residence , still remains his home. It is
called Arbor Liodge , and its owner is famil
iarly known as "tho sago of Arbor Lodge. "
Early in his residence in Nebraska Gov
ernor Morton becamJ Impressed with the
need of cultivating trees in the prairie
states , and ho not only made a bower of the
grounds about his "own home but ho urged
his fellow citizens by speech and by news
paper articles to do , likewise. In 1873 ho
introduced a resolution in the state agricul
tural board proposing that a day bo sot apart
for the planting of trees' by the people of
Nebraska. That was thoorganized beginning
of Arbor day , and two years later Governor
Furnas issuedi a proclamation setting aside
a holiday for tree planting. Slnco then many
western states have adopted the Idea and
made the annual event a legal holiday.
While Mr. Mortem has been a gentleman
farmer rather than horny-handed son of
the soil , ho has b oUj practical , scientific ,
advanced and movedlby the highcstof neigh
borly motives. Ho Ms studied Nebraska
soil and climate for. . Uio pleasure of telling
the people of his stato--hat their lands were
best adapted to. Hd planted and reared an
orchard to refute tlia-statement that fruit
could not bo grown in the state. In this con
nection ho has been ipromlncnt in the Amer
ican Forestry association. Ho is conccdedly
a high authority on forestry and agriculture ,
because ho has folldwed them with the zeal
of an enthusiast and 'tno tralnpd observation
of an educated studctitJ
Although past G0t Governor Morton has
the vigor of a man jfli10. . Ho Is a most
genial companion , a r.urp story teller and a
fluent , eloquent speaker. Ho is particularly
happy as an after dirtier orator , and in that
role ho is likely to sHijfo In Washington. Ho
has been a life-long btmRmt and is a man of
fine culture. For mWijr years , when not engrossed -
grossed by politics ; ' hdTias bean a successful
attorney.
Mr. Morton has for many years been a pro
nounced advocate of free trade , and he Is op
posed to the free coinage of silver.
The following extracts from a Jollification
speech will give an idea of Mr. Morton's oratorical
'
torical style :
"This Is the democratic hour for refulgent
rejoicing and exuberant exultation. The
doctrine of a tariff for protection has been
renounced and denounced by 1,000,000 ma
jority of the American people. Legislation
for the classes is anathematized. Unnecessary
taxation for the musses is condemned. The
majestic mandate of the sovereign ballot Is ;
'Taxation must bo exclusively for public
purposes. ' It Is irrevocable.
"Tho sacrificial candidature of democrats
upon the state ticket is. not without its les
son and its advantage , It has been con
ducted under adverse conditions and with
peculiarly embarrassing environments. Ex
perience teaches the vile , as observation
teaches the decent , that intrigues , liaisons ,
ALTERATION
GRAND
SALE.
We are a little upset , but still in the bargain giving business.
Our store is undergoing extensive alterations and in a few days we
shall be ready to invite the public and our many patrons to inspect
.
m * w \
( ll i
in the west.
With the largest and best assorted stocks to be fou nd and at
TELLING PRICES.
If you DON'T MIND a little DISORDER , NOISE and
'
CONFUSION'
You cannot afford to miss securing some of the following bargains
offered :
'S / F ° r
FURNISHINGS
Collars.
Men's nil linen -
ply collars that
have sold for 25
cents each. They
are slightly Boiled.
Alteration
Sale
Price
3c
each.
25c n dozen.
Men's
Teck
Scarfs.
A firio line that
are worth 7oc and
81.
Alteration
Sale
Price"
Ic
each.
Men's
Half-Hose.
Stainless blade
hose , flno gape ,
regular price is 25
cents ,
Alteration
Sale
Price
I5c
2 pairs for 25c.
1 lot of misses'
flno Halo thread and
and flno Egyptian
cotton hose that are
worth as high as 75
conts.
Alteration
Sale
Price
25c
< i pair.
Men's
Scarfs.
Special line of
mon'stockand four-
in-hand scarfs that
are worth much
more.
Alteration
Sale
Price
Nc
Men's
Hose.
60 dozen men's
flno merino IIOSG ,
regular price 25c ,
Alteration
Sale
Price
I5c
for2Sc.
Only four pairs
to each customer.
New Cliallies.
Monday morning' we place on pur counters
100 pieces of the choicest designs of all wool
Challies. The best FRENCH and ENGLISH
GOODS. Our own importation
A.t / t VJ / a yard.
Ladies' ' _ , ,
ii x r i i x i T r
Hosiery rTWg
Wook.
The Morse Dry Goods Co ,
l6th and Farnam Streets.
whether political or personal , depend for
their satisfacllon upon the solidity of the
secrecy in which they are concealed. Pub
licity prevents proposed political prostitu
tion. Advertised conspiracies always col-
111)30 ) * *
"The third party , led by Iho discharged
and disgraced demagogues of Iho two na
tional parties , has been dumped into the
ditch , and putrefaction and decay have
already begun its total decomposition.
"Tlio deserting democrats and Iho recus
ant republicans have been taught a new les
son. They , oven demented .as they may
have become by infection , or contact with
their wild-eyed leaders , now know that the
courage nnd devotion to principle of only
40,000 or 50,000 men can avert the vast catas
trophe of communistic success on the part
of combination of more limn 000,000 collu-
stonisls , illusionists , delusionists and lu
natics. "
Dr. Gluck treats catarrh , Barker block.
Cronnnd Over Into Tangier.
For several moons the camels attached to
the caravan of Tangier of the Ancient Arable
Order of Nobles of the Mystlo Shrine have
hungered. The grass had become brown and
sere. From Iho night of Al Kadr , when the
kornn was sent down to lighten the darlc-
ncss , have Iho nobles bid farewell lo the
vanities of the ilesh , but Shawwal came on
Friday evening , and the faithful to the num
ber of 250 assembled at Masoniu hall to
spread the Joy of innocent pleasure amidst
those who sought the shilno. Seventeen
postulants held fast to the rope and crossed
over the burning sands Inlo Iho cooling shade
of the date and imlm trees , Those that were
Invested with nobility nro known , as
W. B. Bachus , Genoa : Ixm F. lioss , Omaha ;
Clark C. McNlsh , Wisner ; W. H. Palmer ,
Blair : Loran Clark , Albion ; Carl F. Kuo-
hule , Denison , la. ; Martin Dunham , Omaha ;
S. S. Welpton , Omaha ; II. L. Carlson , Goth
enburg ; Kalph W. Brecklnridgo , Omaha ;
George F. Culavin , Stephen O. Goodman.
David Douglas and G. W. Colt , Missouri
Valley John B. Samuels nnd Morris E.
Dailoy , Hlvcrton , la. ; James H. Pan-otic ,
Omaha.
And Iho fiscal , mcrcanlllo , aquatic and
ngricullural Bedouins who crossed over into
the land flowing with milk and honey were
escorted by Noble S. H. Dolby of Lincoln ,
who blew sweet notes from the cornet whloli
ho brought with him from the oasis of So-
sostrls , and "It was very good. "
Following the Inlliation ceremonies , which
were by far the best over seen In the temple
of Tangier , came the traaltional bamiuet ,
and there the foolsoro travelers recelvea
rest and refreshment , having earned the
mouna provided for them.
Judge W. S. Strawn officiated as toastmaster -
master , and the following toasts received
fair treatment at the hands of the orators :
"The Parent Temple , Mecca of New York , "
response by Noble Henry von Mlnden ; "Tho
Novice and His Experience , " Noble C. F.
ICuohulo : "Tho Condition of the
Order in Western Nebraska , " Noble
George H. Thummel of Grand Island ;
"Explorations at the Bottom of the
Sea , " Noble Frank K. Moores ;
'A Personal Experience , " Noble Ilalph
Children's
Hose.
Fust blnck hose ,
in small sizes only ,
Alteration
Sale
Price
5c
a pair.
Largo lot of
misses' , boys' and
ladles' fast black
hose , wool and cot
ton ,
Alteration
Sale
Price
Illi
n pair.
Brcckcnrldgo ; "Sesostri's Temple , " Noble
Dietrich ; "Kaaba Temple , " Noble K. C.
Hoffman ; "Tho Nobles of Kearney , " Noble
Itabert E. French ' , "Our Honored Dead , "
drank standing and In silence ; "The Subor
dinate Officers of Tangier , " Illustrious Poten
tate H. C. Akin ; "Our Wives and Daugh
ters , " Noble W. S. Strawn.
'
PUBLIC SCHOOL ABT.
Omuliu'H llntlro Kxhlblt to Ho Tnkon to
CIllCORO.
Omaha may well feel proud of the exhibit
of drawing for the World's fair which was
placed in TIIK BET. building last week. It so
far excels any former display that there Is
no comparison , and this city will compare
favorably with others.
The credit for this excellent work belongs
to n faithful corps of teachers guided by Miss
Evans and her assistant , Miss Alice liltlu ,
both of whom have shown themselves unpa-
blo and thorough artists , each in her partic
ular work. The High school work
has been entirely under Iho con-
Irol of Miss Evans , while Iho
general grade work , or foundation , has been
given Miss Hltle , whoso object drawing is
particularly line and received a very hearty
commcndallon from J. Lawrlo Wallace ,
president of thoiirl school.
The general arrangement and grouping of
the work , the manner of hanging and mount
ing and the general finish ot. the entire dis
play was certainly very lino. The kinder
garten work should encourage the establish
ing of more kindergartens In the schools , the
designs for carpets , wall paper and oilcloth
are useful in a high degree , and the higher
grade work Is excellent from an nrilstlo
standpoint , some of the pieces bearing the
marks of genius.
A plctureof ; Edward Rosewater , enlarged
from a pnotograph by a Bohemian boy named
Albrechl oof Iho Hartman school , who is
onlv 14 years of ago , promises an artist for
Qmaha If the opportunity for study is given.
ladies'
Vests.
Ono lot of ladies'
vests , cotton , wool
and merino odds
nnd ends of Benson ,
cheap at COc ,
Alteration
Sale
Price
each.
SPECIAL
Alteration
Sale
Pjyces - "
in onch department
this wcolc.
Corsets.
A lot of flno cor
sets Unit retail at
from 81 to 81.50 ,
Alteration
Sale
Price
SPECIAL
Alteration
Sale
Prices
in all lines of ladles
boys' , misses' nnd
children's hosiery
and underwear. " "
New India Silks.
The new design's ' in printed In
dia Silks have arrived. We show
j
all the most exquisite effects. Styles
controlled by ourselves.
The corn of all the work done Is a vase by
Marion Turner of Lake school , who has
talent of a high order.
That the work was uniformly good Js a
great credit to those who planned and so
lalthfully executed il and also to Iho former
leachcr , Miss Ball , who did much lo lay u
good foundalion upon which others inlcht
build.
Mr. Barton , who is collecting the art work
for Nebraska at the World's fair , was In
Omaha for Iho purpose of inspecting the
work. Ho was very highly pleased with tlio
collection and decided to take the ontiio
exhibit. It is the intention to place on ex
hibition at the fair only one-fourth
of the state exhibit lit a time and change it
four times during the fair. This will bo nec
essary for the reason that the work will bo ,
likely to become dusty and soiled after being
exposed to the public gaze for a month.
Dr. Qluck treats catarrh , Barker block.
Now Hotel for Nhnrlilnn.
Plans have been completed for the "Sheri
dan Inn" at Sheridan , Wyo. It will bo built
by the Sheridan Townsito company , of
which O. W. Holdrcgo , Thomas L.
KImball and Captain H E. Palmer nro
members. The clovalion on exhibition
at the Burlington general passenger ofllco
shows a very cosy hotel three stories in
height , built after the north of
England style of architecture , with mull-
ioiu'd windows and old-fashioned fireplaces
in the general room.
Clillliliiliii nnd Fruit Illtcn.
A few applications of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm will relieve tlio Itching and burning
sensation caused by frost bites and dill
blains. and its continued use soon effects a
periuancnl cure. Pain Balm Is also a sure euro
for rheumalism. Go-cent botllcs for sale by
nil drugglsls.
Dr. Gluck treats catarrh , Barker block.
IIATUOND , I
TUB JHWKUB1U
During Lent's Rest
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society stationery ? Our colorings of paper are
very beautiful. We engrave as none others out
side of New York , Monograms , crests and
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Your name engraved on 100 vis ItliiR cards for 11.50.
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