THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUN101YY , MAY 7 , 18D3-SIXTEEN PAGES.
ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM
Doings or tbo Week in Secret Societies and
Fraternal Orders.
MODERN WOODMEN HAVE AHOUSEWARMING
Now Hnll In the Continental lUock Opened
irltli Hellttliiz C'eromcinleii Uoitlp of
J'jthlun New * Dolnc * of tlie Work-
I men Unit * from thu dunt.
1
Omaha cam ] ) No. I'M , Modern Woodmen of
America , Is again Installed in Us hall In the
Continental block , which was ruined by thu
disastrous eonllagr.ition of a few months ago.
The hall has been repaired and refurnished ,
and is now one of the best and most beauti
ful of the lodge rooms In this city. Wednes
day evening the lodgu moved In , and the
event was appropriately celebrated by a
grand musical nnd literary entertainment.
The entertainment was largely attended ,
the crowd being so dense that many found it
impossible to gain admittance. Those for
tunate enough to find room In the densely
packed hull showered praises upon the promoters
meters of the entertainment nnd these hav
ing it in charge for thu excellence or the pro
gram rendered. It was very enjoyable in
every respect , and thu large number of guests
not members of the order were greatly and
favorably impressed with Woodcratt , its
teachings and deeds of tnercy and bencvo-
lenco.
The first number on the program was a
song by the T. 1C. quartet , which was ap
plauded.
Mayor Bcmls was down for an address , to
which he gracefully responded in a short
talk. Ho congratulated the members of the
camp upon gutting into the new hall , and in
pleasing toms complimented thu order In
general and Its work among mankind. Ho
referred to the fact of the extraordinary
largo membership in Omaha , this city oc
cupying a position at the head of thu llsi , thu
great growth experienced all ever the
country , and especially to the Increase In
Nebraska , where Woodcraft is securing such
a strong footing. The mayor's address wus
short , but it was full of good tilings , and thu
applause gave proof of the appreciation of
those there.
Following Mayor Dctnls' remarks was a
violin solo by Hans Albert that was excel
lent and won an encore. Heading by Miss O
Brown was good and so greatly enjoyed that
BII ) was recalled. A. K. Talbot of Lincoln
was expected to bo present and deliver an
address and had been accorded a place upon
the program. Ho was detained , however ,
and scuta letter of regrets , which was read.
Deputy II. C. Easterly of Springfield. Ill-
was Introduced aim entertained iiirl in
structed his hearers upon the history and
growth of the order. Hon. W. A. Northcutt
of Greenville , 111. , also delivered an inter
esting address ,
The program was completed with two
songs by thu T. K. quartet , reading by Miss
Drown , a piano solo by Joseph Gahm and a
violin solo by Hans Albert.
Other Woodmen Notiu.
Two thousand camps with a membership
of 85,000 is the showing of the Modern Wood
men of America the llrst day of May.
Camp No. t ! U3 of Petersburg has increased
Its membership from twenty at the timu the
charter was secured in IbiK ) to over sixty.
The camp Is growing and is in a very pros
pcrous condition.
Owing to ill-health Mrs. .T. K. Can-others of
. Council Bluffs , supreme recorder ol thnHo.sal
Neighoorsiof America , the Women's auxiliary
to the Modern Woodmen , was compelled to
tender her resignation , which lias Ueen ac
cepted. Mrs. Florence II. Urown of this city
has been chosen to succeed Mrs. Uarrothcrs ,
nnd has assumed the duties of her | iosltton.
Jlulhtood camp No. 288 of Bollwood , this
state , was organized in Iblll , with a charter
membership of fifteen , which has slncu that
time been Increased to forty-three members
In good standing. Reeently the members of
the lodge presented a watch charm of Wood
man design to Clerk Gorball and a breast
pin to Mrs. Gorball on the ovc of their de
parture from the city.
lleiitivolcnt unit I'r.ituctlvo Order of 1'Aht.
Annual benefits are the events of the
season In Elk circles , and are always looked
forward to with the keenest of pleasure.
For six years past the members of Omaha
ledge No. yi ) have arranged and successfully
carried out these benefits , and in every in-
atanco they have proven the most complete
successes , both In point of enjoyment and
financially. The proceeds are placed to the
credit of the charity fund which with that
order is one of its most prominent features ,
With this money many members receive
pecuniary assistance , when needy , although
none over know from whence It comes , and
thu charitabln deeds nro never paraded or
made known oven to the members.
Last Tuesday evening thu sixth annual
bcnellt was given at Boyd's theater , and It
was a magnillccnt success. The beautiful
theater was filled with a representative
audlcncoof the ellto of Omana , and the
admirable performance was greatly enjoyed.
The entertainment , vus such as is always
afforded by that prince of entertainers , the
order of Elks. The chief attraction was
the comcdcnno Putti Hosa and her com
pany , appearing in the first act of ' 'Miss
Dixie" and later In the third act of "Dolly
Vnrden. " Incidental to both comedies Miss
Kosa sang a number of nor catchy and
popular medleys , duets and trios. Air. Edwin -
win I atell of the Bijou theater appeared
in his black faca muscal specialty , entitled
' Bill and I. " The recitations by Mr. Edgar
Weir of the Pattl Hosa company , and an
other by Gerald Orltlln were excellent and
earnestly applauded. Altogether the- enter
tainment was first-class and of a very high
order. From the bcnellt the Elks will net
a handsome sum.
An interesting meeting of Omaha ledge
No. ! 19 was hold Friday evening , at which
time three now members were Initiated Into
the order.
In Mnaonla Circle * .
The degree of the Black Cross was con
ferred upon W. I. White of Waco at York nt
the last meeting of the lodge held there In
Masonic hall. Officers as follows wore also
installed : H. McConaughy , Daniel Blood ,
W. H. Header , .John Meradlth , William
Haco , Charles Melsencr , George H. Heed ,
John Robinson , Louis Enbody , Sir Benjamin
Crabb , Robert Armstrong , Elon Granger.
During the past year the commaiidery has
knighted eighteen persons , and the member
ship now reaches nearly 100. After the
completion of the evening's work these
present enjoyed u line supper.
Wednesday evening the decree of master
Mason was conferred upon W. E. Skinner by
Covert lodge No. 11 of this city. Mr. Skinner -
nor is the traveling representative- thu
Union Stock Yards company.
The Masontu fraternity conducted the
services at thu laying of thu corner stone of
the aow Episcopal church at Do Witt Mon
day afternoon. The attendance was largo ,
many coming from adjoining towns to wit
ness the ceremonies , lit. Hov. G. WorthIngton -
Ington , assisted by Hector Hov. G. B , Clarke ,
conducted the service of the church , after
which the Masons placed the stone in posi
tion with the Impressive ceremonies of the
fraternity. The nutslu for the occasion was
furnished by the Excolslorband , Addiesses
were made by Bishop Worthlngton , Hov.
John Hcnill of Lincoln and Hov , Clarlie.
Thu regular conclave and banquet of Ivan-
hoe commaudery No. 17 , Knights Templar of
Council Bluffs occurred Thursday evening.
There was u largo attendance and the event
a pleasant affair.
Improved Order of Ited Man ,
The May party given by the ladles of
AUnrotta council No. 8 , Degree of Pocahon-
tat in the dancing academy In the Patterson
block on the sleep of the first sun of flower
( noon , was largely attended and a very pleas.
ant evening was passed. Dancing and cards
were the order of the evening , the largo
lodge room adjoining being arranged with
tames for these preferring the hutof amuse *
mcnt. The council is rapidly increasing its
membership. The regular meetings are neld
the first and second Monday of each month
In Red Men's wigwam In the Continental
block , and visiting chiefs and slstera are
welcome ,
evening , Ma16 , % ( v WUBcll of
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FURNITURE.
Clumber units , Jft.M ) . tin.fiO. f 17 , { 10 25 anl upwards.
Jlcdstuiida , * UO. II.7S. 32.no , ji ; ami upwards.
MuttrcK cg. Jl no , 12. KM ! . ' ) nnd npwurds.
Springs. ! Ho. ) $1.40 , J2. } 2.Mund ) uuwards.
Hookers , $1.10 , tl.iS : , 11.73. i23 nnd upwardi.
Center tables , We. $1 2. * , Jl.SO , J2and upwnnls.
Hull racks , gfl.50 , H &U.2.1. f 10 SO and upwards.
Wardrobes. ( C.BO. $871 , JIO , ! IJ nnd upwards.
Koldliu b ( ! . W.50. mso. J17 W , $ : . ' and upwards.
Hldcbonrds. 412.50. $ l.r > . $17 , tlli.23nnd upwards ,
n.vtonslon tables. Ill SO , $1.2.1 , ? . " > . { Sand upwards.
Chlironiurs , J3.30. * 7. : > 0 , MTfi. f 10 and upwards.
llookcn i'o. t4.no. J3.BO. fdKi.tT.T.i nnd upwards.
Heed rockers , ( l.fio. J..N ) , $4.i" , $ . " > imtl upwards.
I'lush rockers. 13 Hi. ft , T , 5.2" > nnd upwards.
Uhalrs , > u. u. ' > o , Me , 7oc and upwarJs.
CARPETS.
Iimrnln carpet. 17e. 25c. 300 , , ' ! 8o and upwards ,
Hruvtols curpot , 48c. tiOo. 72c75'j nnd upwards.
Mnttlngs. 14 18c-Ic 2. " > c and unw.irds.
Linoleum , IIIc , 42c. 50c , 58s und upwards.
Oilcloth. Ifec. 24c , 27c. IWo and uuwards.
Htnlr oarpet. 12o. ICc , 20e. 2to nnd uowards.
lle'np caruuts l.'l ? . ISe , 21c. 2"o nnd upwnrda.
Hugs , 75c , $1 , n 50 , $1.R' and upw rd-i.
Door mats , 200. 25f. 40c. 50c nnd upwards.
Has earputs. 27e. 350 , 40c. 45c nml upwards.
Alt squares , $4.CO. { 5.35,5(110. ( $0.75 emu upwurds.
DRAPERIES-
Lnro curtains. fp"c. B5c. $1.25 , SI.4. and Howards.
Chenille portieres. tifiO. $ ,1.75. $5 , $5 50 and up.
Silk curtains J2.75 , * 4 , $ : > .50 , $ h.25 and up.
Snsh ( Iraner.eu. 12i.15c. . 18u. 20o per yard nnd up.
Velour curtains , $10.50 , $14. $17.50. 20 and uj > .
Window sh.idcH. ilSe. 45c. COo , 05c and up.
Curtain po'es , "M..PC. 12c. 15o nnd up.
Chonlllo envois. $1.20. J1.50 , J2.W 25 nnd up.
Lainbrcdulns. OTc. IKM , 3sL , 45c iid up.
T..blo scarfs , "Zo , OOc , $1.25 , $1.50 and uu.
BEDDING.
Camfoi ts. 40c. 50c , 75c. $1 and upwurds.
lllunUcts. $1 50 , $2 , $2.40 , * 2.K' und up.
Murseillcs spreads , 75c , ! > .V , $1.10 , $1.HOund up.
Kldcrdown comforts , $4.50 , J525 , $575 , } 0 nud up.
1'lllow slips I8c. 24c. 28o , ItJc and up.
Hod shectu , I5c. 75c , ! Ko ) , $1 und uu.
Slnm holders , 25 ? . 5o ( ) , G.)0. 75c and up.
I'lllowc , 40o , 50c. 75c. $1 and up.
Feathers , 24c , 2-c. ! 30 : : i"c , Dor Ib. nnd no.
Hulr mattrcbscb. SO..W , 110.70 , $12 , 13.50 und up.5
CROCKERY
'I ou sots , $2.75. $3.25 , 13.85. ? 4 nnd upwnrJe.
Dinner sots. JO.SH J7.25. 58 , $8 75 and UD.
'lolletfiots , $1.75 , f. . $2.50. $ Z75nnd no.
Cuspldi res , 20c , 25e , 35c , 400 und up.
I'uddliiK sots. $1.50. $2 , $2.25. { 2.75 nnd up.
Umbrella stands. $1.25. $1.50. JI.75 , $2 and
Colcry dlslies , 23c , 40c. 50c , (15c ( ur.d up.
Hose jars , 75c. tl. $1.25 , $1.50 anJ up.
Flower pots , Ic , 2o. Do , 5a and up.
riowcr standB. $ .2 , $2.50.12.75. $3 nnd up.
BABY CARRIAGES.
Heed currlucOH , $1.50. $2.50. $4.50 , $ a25 , $ ; .T5 and tip
Huttun earrings , ftl.50. I0.2. > , $11.75 , $12.50 und up
llaiubnocarrlaccs , tl. > , $17.50 , $111. $20 nnd upwards
Oak carriages , Jli.W. $13.50. $17. J1H and upwnnls.
Chlldien'H croupers. (2.50 ( , $2.75 , $ : i , $32.'i und up.
Children' ; ) rockers , 50c , ( Wo. 75o , Uo : und upwards.
Children's high chairs. U5c , 75c , Kc ) , OUc and ill ) .
REFRIGERATORS.
Ice boxes , $4.50. W $0.25 , $7.50 and upwards.
Hofr or.itois , $8.W. $1050. $12.25 , $1 75 and up.
Ice cri'um frcc/crs , $1.65. $1.M , $ . ! . $2.25 und up.
Coolers , $1.45 , $1.75 , $1.00 , $2 and up.
GASOLINE STOVES.
Gasoline stoves. $ .150,15. $ C.50. $8 nnd upwards.
G Follno ovens , $1 50. $1.75 , $2. $2.25 und upwurds.
Gasoline cans. 25c , 'i5c. 40c. 45c and upwuids.
Cabinet ( 'usolliut stoves , $12.50 , $15 , $17.50. $10.50 up.
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our Easy Payment Plan anywhere this side of the Pacific Ocean. We deliver daily to South Omaha and Council Bluffs.
the Pocahontas degree will be instituted at
North Plutto.
Independent Order oT Odd Follow * .
A new ledge of the Daughters of Hobckah
has been instituted at Nellgh and has been
named Cora lodge , in honor of Mrs. Cora A.
Bccls of Norfolk.
Callawuy lodge No. 20'.l has been Instituted
at Callaway with a charter membership of
twenty-two. The ledge was Instituted by
Acting Deputy Grand Master E. E. Dodson
of Kearney and Grand Secretary I. P. Gage
of Fremont. Following are the officers
chosen : Dr. A. Li. Mathews , N. G. ; N. M.
Morgan , V. G. : C. W. itoot , U. S. ; W. H.
Cole , treasurer ; H. E. Brega , warden ; C. C.
Woodruff , U. S. to N. G. ; L. Cassity. H. S. to
V. G. ; E. Nicholson , I. G. ; Dr. F. J. Groor ,
P. G.
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Myrtle lodge No. 2 of this city gave Its
ninth annual ball Monday evening In Its now
hall in the Continental block. The attend
ance was largo , thoknlghts and their friends
turning out in largo numbers. Refresh
ments were served in the banquet
room adjoining the hall. Among these
present were : Mr. nnd Mrs. E. H. Cook ,
H. S. MaoLoon , George W. Sablno , J , F.
PresnellWilliam Darst.M. J. Mannix , James
Donnelly. Jr. , Arthur Bald vin , J. Kuhl , II. I.
Plumb , W. C. Van Gi'der ' , J. E. Van Gilder ,
U.W.Chamberlaiu , H. Htnnock , John Honza ,
John Jenkins , Frank Vodlca , C. W. Joy , L.
L. Babb , F. A. Johnson , W. Elbourn , F. 1.
Dow , Weeks , Snydcr , I. Gulll , Mrs. McGuIre ,
Mrs Jones , Mrs. Wnterbury , Misses Man > h ,
Stromburg , Hayes , Montgomery. McEIhany ,
Eastman , O'Toolo , Tucker , Shields , Conant ,
Monroe , Gibson , Whitney , and Messrs.
Berka , Vcdergren , Holland , Wood. Hush ,
Montague , Hobiiisou , Heath , Gladulch ,
Storz , Pope , Peterson , Berg , Eastman , Can
ning , Fowler , Millard , Ihirt , Hoseiiqulst.
Tucker , Kirk , and Master Eddlo Darst.
The grand march was led by Mr. II. I.
Plumb and lady , tbo inuslo being furnished
by the Seventh ward orchestra. The follow
ing gentlemen composed the reception com
mittee : William Darst , O. G. Pope. James
Donnelly , Jr. , H. V. Montague , U. W. Joy ,
George Robinson , J. L. Fowler , H. I. Plumb ,
F. A. Johnson and H W. Chamberlain.
Work in the Page degree occupied the at
tention Wednesday evening of Nebraska
ledge No. 1.
Tuesday evening of this week the mem
bers of Enterprise lodgu No. 70 of South
Omaha will glvo a May festival and ball at
Knights of Pythias hull.
Ancient Order < jf United Workmen.
The grand ledge of Nebraska convenes In
session in Lincoln ou Tuesday of this week.
The session gives promise of being an Inter
esting ono and as the lodge moots biennially
there U a vast amount of business to bo dis
posed of by thu COO delegates that will bo in
attendance.
The reports of the grand lOfllcers for the
preceding two years have been printed and
they disclose a most prosperous state of af
fairs for the order in Nebraska. The growth
has been steady and of a healthy nature.
The jurisdiction was established June 8 ,
ISSO , with a membership of 2,080. It In
creased in numbers and January I , 1600 ,
showed 0,870 members. During tha two
years following up to ( ho first day of the
present year an Inoreaup shoved the mem
bership up to 14,672 , a'fid between the 1st
of January and March 1 , 1,033 members
were added , making the total member
ship in the jurisdiction about 10.000.
During the two years from May 1,1891 , to
the date of the present report ninety-eight
beneficiary certificates have been paid to
families of deceased members , making an
aggregate of { 100,000. Of the 03 deaths 23
veraarm r , 12 wfrebaau , Voarpootcn ,
laborers , 5 physicians , 5 real estate agents ,
4 engineers , 4 attorneys , 8 railroad brakemen -
men , 2 railroad agents , 2 machinists , 2 ac
countants , 2 druggists ; the others were ono
each of various occupations , ono being an
editor. The causes of death were varied ,
but railroad accidents lead the list with
thirteen victims.
The grand ledge finance committee , in
tneir report , speak very highly of the grand
ofllcers for their efllcicnt services.
Cottonwood ledge No. 288 was organized at
Surprise , this state , Wednesday evening ,
with a charter membership of twenty. The
work was exemplified by Edward Palley and
J. H. Erford of So ward , assisted by the
Ulysses team. The now ofllcers were in
stalled with George II. Miller as master and
F. F. Palmer as secretary.
Wednesday evening of last week the mem
bers of Upchurch lodge Degree of Honor of
South Omaha treated their friends to a so
cial and entertainment. The event was a
pleasant success. A number of members of
the order from this city were present.
Woodmen at the World ,
Friday evening the members of Druid
camp No. 24 gave a Basket social and dance
at their hall , Thlrty-seoond and Ames
avenue. The attendance of sovereigns and
friends was largo and a very pleasant evenIng -
Ing was passed.
One of the largest Initiations of new mem
bers into any secret society in Omaha was
made Thursday evening by Alpha catnp of
this city. Fifty candidates had the degree
conferred upon them. A largo attendance of
members witnessed the cxemplicatlon of the
work.
Thursday evening of this week Alpha
camp will give a house warming , or rather
Its occupancy again of the hall In the Con
tinental block will be celebrated in an ap-
proprlato manner. A program of musical
and literary numbers will bo rendered , fol
lowed by a supper and dancing. The event
will bo moro especially for members of the
order in this city and visiting sovereigns.
minor IlvonU ot the Anto-Itooms ,
Wednesday evening of last week the Hoyal
Arcanum of South Omaha held a pleasant
and profitable session. A. P. Brink. D. S.
H. , presided. Previous to the work of in
struction Dr. E. Li , Sttfgins was elected col
lector.
The following oftlcers of Maglo City ledge
No. 100 , Independent Order of Good Tem
plars , of South Omaha were publicly .installed
Monday evening. In addition to the installa
tion ceremonies a pleasing musical and
literary program was rendered : Chief tem
plar , E. J. Whltson ; vice templar , Miss
Jeanette Mullen ; T. , Miss Alice Grlttlth ; S. ,
Charles Martin ; C. , Harry Coombs : M. , Leo
Smith ; G. , Albert Martin ; S. , H. Herman ;
S. of J. T. , Miss Lou Erion. '
Ilia TltK.lTKHH.
Boyd's theater , after thU evening , will
bo closed during the week , owing
to the canceling of Mine. Janau-
ichek. Next Sunday evening the Cal
houn opera company will open a week's en
gagement at the Boyd , producing three
operas of the light , popular sckool. The
oriental opera , "Said Pasha , " by lllchard
Stahl , will bo given Sunday night. The
prices for the engagement have been re
duced to the "popular" standard ,
At the Farnam , commencing this after
noon and continuing four nights and Wednes
day matinee , will bo seen A. Y. Pearson's
big realistic attraction , "Tho Fire Patrol , "
from the pen of James W. Harklns , 1r ,
author of "Tho White Squadron. " The play
deals with a story of existence In a mining
camp , and all the characters are said to be
drawn from life. Sensational ana realistic
tfccie re i
who is noted for the admirable manner in
which ho stages his attractions , has this
year made changes In "Tho Fire Patrol"
that are benulicial to the play , overthing ,
it is announced , being new , aright and
attractive. Mr. Harkins claims for "Tho
Fire Patrol" originality , and has followed
his characters through five acts of the
cleverest story worked into melodrama In
years. "The Fire PatroU' shows a fully
equipped patrol wagon with two handsome
bay horses attached to it , and the interior of
a gold stamu mill in the Black Hills where
the ore is crushed us it comes from the
mines. The play deals with the friendship
of two men , who become estranged through
the mistake of ono of them , who overhears
what he fancies to bo a declaration of love
from hU friend to the woman beloved by
him.
The stock company at Wonderland and
Bijou theater gains In popularity with each
new play produced. Commencing tomorrow
It will present "May Blossom , " ono of the
most successful plays of the day. The plot
Is laid in the south during the late war and ,
while not a war drama , the rebellion cuts
qulto a figure in the plot. The loading
characters will be played by Miss Lisle
Leigh and Mr. Ralph Cummings , supported
by tlie company. Mr. Hurry Barlow has
also been especially engaged for this pro
duction , and will undoubtedly bo warmly
received by his legion of friends.
Instead of n specialty olio , Manager Day
will introduce a band of Australian boom
erang throwers , consisting of six men and
two women. They are genuine represen
tatives of the aborigines of Australia.
They nro reputed to bo the lowest typo of
Humanity the sun ever shone upon , genuine
cannibals , who are to boa feature nt the
AVorld's fair. They will glvo exhibitions of
their peace and war dances , tliolr native
corroberecs , stningo rites and ceremonies ,
also an exhibition of their dexterous man
ipulation of the deadly boomerang , a pecu
liarly carved piece of heavy wood which
they hurl with terrific force and which , if
it misses the object , returns to the foot of
the thrower.
At the Boyd this evening a novel per
formance will bo given. This is a histrionic
representation of the leading Incidents in the
life of Joseph , the son of Jacob , the Israelite ,
the play following Closely the biblical narra
tive. It Is drama and opera in ono. Some
attempt will be made to glvo a faithful pio-
torial representation of old Egypt , nnd a
chorus of twenty-five voices will take a lead
ing part in the work. The text will bespoken
spoken in the South Russian dialect of Ger
man , said to bo quite comprehensible to all
Gorman speaking people , while familiarity
with the story will make clear the action to
all .English speaking spectators.
Rlngllng Bros.1 circus will bo In Omaha on
the first Monday in Juno. The many who
enjoyed this admirable exhibition and per
formance last summer will welcome an
nouncement of its next visit.
Ovldo Musln , talking with a BEE reporter
after the Apollo concert last Thursday , said :
"I have just met ono of your musicians I
haven't seen for fifteen years almost. Albert
is his name. Ho played for mo at Wurtz-
burg when ho was a boy. Ho was a fine
violinist then ; he must bo great now , " and
the reporter was glad to say that Herr Hans
was much appreciated in Omaha.
The Calhoun company is a vorvcapablQ
ono , Including the following people : Miss
Laura Mlllard , prima donna soprano I Miss
Amy Leslie , who is well remembered as
principal la last year's summer season of
opera at the Farnam ; Misses Nelllo Hart
ley , Carolyn Maxwell and Emma ICnox , so
pranos ; MUs Kmma Bcrolao , contralto ;
Martin Pucho , formerly tenpf with the
Emma Jucacompany } Otis Tfckyer , bassos
Mr , ijuntlngttiji9aort \ and Mutts , lUrklaau
STOVES.
Cook stoves , JT.2.n.M ) , tl0.7n.l2and uuwnrile ,
UnnRci. Jl ! ' . & 2.M. J24 , } 2".M ) Mid upwards.
Wrought steel rinses , $22.X ! ) , 327iO , MJ , KI1..V ) up.
I , nun dry Moves ? 4.WI , & > . ? r > . iC.2."i , (8 nnd upwutdE.
Farmers' 8to\is , JilM. } l. $ . % tl ! and upw.irda.
PARLOR FURNITURE.
Parlor suits , J10.2.V Kl SO. KS.7.M4 and unwnrrts.
Olvans. } 4. ' * > . M.SO , I * . fUSiniid upwards.
Easy chairs , J4.fO , W , } 0.2. " > . JS and upwards.
Hccoptlon chairs , tl.SO. .r > . fi SO. t , ' 73 and up.
Slmilo lotin.es. J4.73 , } , " > " . " > . M.2.1 , t'und up.
Hud lounges. HI. as , $10.50. ill. } t2..Y ) und nn.
Leather lOuUors , J13..Y ) , J13 , JIllM. tlS and up.
UtiS couches. tll.Wliii. ; J14.05. lf.and up.
Plush rockers. J3.50 , JJ.-'i. U. > , $3 anJ up.
PICTURES.
Oil painting. 81..TO. $1.75. Ji Ji.W nnd upwards ,
Artotypos , 7"e , (1,11.23. JI.SO and upcnmH
Photogravures , 82.VX $2.73. J.T. ( 'L ? , * ! and upwards.
EniravliiKS.Jl.r,0. 81.75 , } J , $ . ' .50 and upwards.
KtcliliiRS , f4 ) . Jfl , J8 , t'J.M ' and upwards.
Olcogmphs , Jl 2j , $1.50 , (1.75 , 12 und up\\arns.
Calhoun and Douglas Flint , comedians. The
reportolro will be : Sunday , Monday and
Tuesday evenings and Wcdnesdav and
Saturday matinees , Stahl's "S.ild Pasha ; "
Wednesday and Thursday evenings , Suppo's
"Boccaclo ; " Friday and Saturday evenings ,
Suppo's "Fatinitza. "
THEY ABE TIRED.
Miiigachnaettii I'lre Inauranco
Are Fnlllnc Out of the Ituco.
Fire insurance agents contend that them
is no longer any prollt in the business and
that rates must bo advanced or they perish.
They quote from the report of Commissioner
Merrill of Massachusetts in support of their
claim , as follows :
"Firo insurance is absolutely essential to
the business methods of the day , and the
merchant can no moro got on without it than
without a roof on his storehouse ) ; ho could
not get credit for a halo of merchandise , or
borrow u dollar. Now when it is considered
that oven the very credit of the business
world and the foundations of Its ability to
carry on its enterprises are dependent to
such an extraordinary degree upon the sup
port given it by lire insurance , it seems
about time for the public to reali/o the fact
that the companies are not their enemy ; but
ono might almost Infer , from the clamor and
from the continuous proposal of restrictive
measures before the various legislatures ,
that , instead of a helpful , Indispensable fac
tor of modern civilisation , the companies
were rather a gang of brigands , lot loose ,
for some unwarranted reason , to plunder the
public.
"Year after year , from ono end of the land
to the other , measures are before the vari
ous legislatures looking to radical compul
sory changes In the business methods and
conditions , which , if carried into effect ,
would utterly destroy the functions of the
companies. Some of the states would have
the funds of a company distriouted in spec
ial deposits with the state oftlclals , each
deposit for the special bcnellt and protection
of the policy holders of the company In the
stato. This , logically carried out , would
strip most of the companies of their entire
funds , leaving them barely in control oftho
ofttco furniture , and that perhaps mortgaged
to some state deposit. Some would appoint
committees or commissions at the expense of
the companies , to fix the rates that may bo
charged for Insurance : implying that a com
mittee of people wholly inexperienced , and
from the nature of the case presumably un
friendly to the companies , is moro competent
in this matter than these who have made a
life study of It. and whoso every interest is
in placing the business UIMII a just , cqulta-
blo , and symmetrical basis.
"It Is only by co-oporatlon among the com
panies and bringing together their Informa
tion , experience and Lest Judgment that
proper and equitable rates can bo deter
mined ; yet In some of the states tills Is re
garded as a criminal 'trust1 that should bo
severely punished , In the localities and on
the classes of business from which comes
most loud the clamor about 'trusts , ' 'extor
tions' and the Ilko , moro often than else
where , it is found that the companies are
barely ( It so much ) getting back an old dollar
lar for a now ono.
"Others , in case of loss , would compel the
company to pay the whole i > ollcv , whether
the loss was so much or not , ignoring the
fact that the object of Insurance Is to indem
nify for honest loss and not as a reward for
felony. Others would have a commission in
each county , at the expense of the com
panies , to adjust and establish loss claims.
With a one-sldod jury , wholly In the inllu-
e.nce of the environment , it would bo easy to
see what Iclnd of justice a company would
get under uch a system ,
"If this tendency ( was to continue it would
result that the business would soon be con.
dueled entirely by legislative comrnls lou ,
tbo company having nothing left It out to
pay losses and upcoics ; but it cannot con *
tinuo. Inadequate rates , adverse experi
ence and Hostile legislation during the last
few years have conspired to cripple , discour
age and drive out of existence half of the in
surance companies of the country.
"With the enormously increasing volumes
of property needing insurance , and of enter
prises that depend upon It for their credit ,
on the ono hand , on the other the rapidly di
minishing capacity of the companies to af
ford this protection , the business community
Is ocginning to sorely feel the pinch. As a
fact , In none of the largn cities Is It today
possible for the remaining comuanles to sup
ply anything like the full protection de
manded , und under present conditions It Is
utterly impossible to induce capital to form
now ones.
"Tho great complaint urged against the
companies has been the Irregularity and In
consistency of the premium rates. That a
risk in ono locality should bo charged quite
differently from ono apparently of the same
nature in another , and that the going rates
in one section or state or city should vary so
much from others , seems unreasonable.
That there has been fault , in the absence of
a scientitio and universal plan of rating
property generally , is felt and admitted by
all , nnd by none more sensibly than the com
panies themselves. The method has been to
commit the matter to local boards , who deal
with It In the aspect of the experience In
their limited neighborhood ; and it may
easily bo seen that r.itos in ono city , llxed by
a conservative or timid board , might vary
essentially from ratings on similar property
in another city by another board with other
views.
"It must bo that during the large ex
perience of the older companies there has
boon acquired a fund of information from
which could bo compiled an experience table
similar in char.ictcr to that employed lij thu
life companies in measuring tlu'lr premium
charges ; and ono of the most hopofu ! signs
In the ilro Insurance situation is the present
earnest attempt at a comprehensive and
scientific rating of all mercantile property ,
to place as nearly as possible the Just , and
proper price upon each hazard , taking into
full consideration the risk In Itself , the risk
from neighborhood exposure , the means of
prevention , the provision for arresting con
flagrations , and the general history and loss
experience of the locality. To accomplish
this requires skill , patience and an honest
co-oper.Uioii among the companies ; and
when the rates thus established are under
stood in the community at largo , und their
justice appreciated , the friction will disap
pear , nnd there may bo Inducement , which
does not now exist , for now capital to enter ,
under u decent respect , both by company
and Insured of the motto , 'Live und Let
Live. '
"During the past five years the losses and
expenses of the whole United States busi
ness of the companies authorized in this
state have boon UO 78 per cent of the pre
miums received , leaving loss then ll ! per
cent to tuko can ) of the Increase of unearned
premium account , for contingencies and
profits. As a rule , no dividends have been
earned from the underwriting , and wherever
paid It has been from Interest upon In
vestments of capital and the capital all the
time liable to be wiped out by conflagration.
It Is no wonder that the companies are get
ting tired , and half of thom.ono by one. have
laid down their burdens and retired from
the race.
"No one pretends that the companies are
organised and carried on as purely philan
thropic institutions , but It is pretended and
claimed that the standard of commercial In
tegrity , honor , fairness and courage has been
maintained as high among the lire insurance
companies as in any commercial enterprise
or ujocatlou ,
'Eip'orlonce ' Is nn expensive schoolmaster ,
but his lessons are Impressive and enduring.
The surviving companies have at length
learned that , If they are to pay their losses ,
expense * and reusonablg return lor thu
I
LAMPS.
Ilnnglne lamp ? , 11.75,12.23. $2.WX f3 nnd upwardi. I
Hall lamps , J 1.00,12.50 , K.73 , M nnd itpwnrdn.
I'liino lamp ? , SdllS , (7.60 , til , til. 75 and upwards. (
lluiuiiiot lamps. tHO , K123 , W.OO , f 1.20 and upwnrtlT
Purlor lamps , $1.50 , tz , { 2.73,1.1.50 and upwards. .
Kitchen lamps , 15o , 20c , 23e. 85o and upwiirdi.
Hochcstcr stove lai.ips , tl. W. ? . ' . $3 , J3.CO and up. ' *
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HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. ' .
Wash boilers. 75c. 83c. ( I , tl.50nml upwards.
Ton Kettles , 40c , 4'ic , f > 0o , tVio nnd upwardi , )
Stew pans , 15e , 20c , 23c. aOu nnd upwards.
HlnsliiK pans , L0o , 2li ! , 2ijc , 3.'lo and upwardn.
Klourslftori , 15a 18e , "tc , 27onnd upwards.
Coiroo mills , 40c , COo , USc , SOa nnd upwurdi.
\ \ ivtor palls. 12c , Ho , 18c , 2lto and upwurda
Chopping bowls , I5c , 18c , 22c , 23o nnd upwardi.
Kolllng pins , < \ ; So , lOc , 1-c nnd upwards.
Co .1 hods , 15o , ZOc , 230 , : i * > o and upwurda
Stunk broilers. We , 43o , Me , COo and upwurdi.
Wiiihbowlc. no , 7c , 8c , lOo and upwurds.
Tubs. 40e , I3c. 50c , 53o and upwards.
Scrub brushes , ! > o.6c. 10i12o nnrt upwards.
Oil cane , lOo , lr > c , IB ; , ! 4u mid upwnnls.
Dust pan ? , be , lOc , 12c. l.'ic und upwards.
Dairy pans , 3o. 5c , 8c , lOc and upwards.
risk of capital , the premiums must bo ndo
qu.ito to this effect. They have learned , to" j
that if the premium charges are justly KV !
lotted It must ho oy making the cost proper
tionato to the risk , arid to this end , as afore
said , they are now extensively employing , It
a comprehensive way. the plain , coinmoc
souse , business method of carefully examln
ing tno properties proposed for insurance ,
and applying to each the charge which revised -
vised experience shows to bo appropriate t/
that risk.
Husy people have no tune , and sensible
people have no inclination to use pills that
make them sick a day for every dose they
take. They have learned that tno use o !
Do Wltt'8 Llttlo Burly Risers docs not Ic L
terferc with their health by Causing nnusct J
pain or griping. Those llttlo pills are per
feet in action and resulto , regulating th.
stomach and bowels so that headaches , JiB
zincs1 ! and lassitude are prevented. Th ' "il |
cleanse the blood , clear the complexion inlJ
ono up the system. Lots of health hi thestj
ittlo fellows. inlJT
Australia has just finished the first loco
motive over bu'lt on the Island continent. I >
was constructed nt Melbourne.
Them worn 8'JH ' strikes in Great Britain ir
Ib'Jl. ' Wage loss for the 200,000 menainountod
to $7MXHX ) ( ) , but Ifi per cent of the strikes
were successful and 2l ! per cent partially so.
A Spanish engineer proposes to build a
bridge of aluminium across the .Straits of
Gibraltar. The project is bulng scientific
ally discussed In the current numbers of
' La Naturahua" of Madrid
The result of last year's strlkn has been
the establishment of thirteen co-operative
quarries In Malno , that have turned out
i'.i77T ' worth of work in five months , The
entire capital invested amounted to loss
than $1,000.
The making of tannin extract from hem
lock b.irk has become quite un Industry in
western Washington Thu variety used ,
known as white humlock , yields u very su
perior light oxtr.iui , which gives leather a
color that can hardly ho distinguished from
oak tan.
Helena printers want an apprentice law
and intend to examine Uoys In orthography ,
grammar , geography and history The con
volition declared that "the Introduction of
machinery in the printing business has ! '
tendency to put intelligence to thu front and
place Illiteracy in the rear. "
The pressman who printed the first ropyol
the I'hlladolphla ledger Is still living and is
halo and hearty. His name Is James Hugan
and ho boasts that In his long Ufa time lit-
worked for but two establishments , Ho bad
worked for the Ledger fortv-slx years when
In 1831 , he was retired on u pension ,
The smallest locomotive over built to L > r
run bv steam will bo exhibited at tin
World's fair by Henry Case , a Jeweler of
Gloversvllle , N Y. us construction hai
cost Mr. Case over three years steady labor
The engine Is only eight and one-half Incho
In length , und its weight Is ono nnd onc-hal.
pounds. It will run upon a track ten feut li
Uiameter.
A thousand women clgarniakcrs In Napier
wont on strlko because , among other griuv <
ances , they were required to make cigari '
without tobacco. Eight hundred of then
inarched to the mayor's ofilca and public ! ;
stated their troubles. Had tobacco wiu
given to them , they said , und when the }
turned in bad cigars they wore mulcted 01
their wages because of alleged baa work.
With 500 tobacco leaves they were expedite
to make COO cigar * . "This Is the reason , '
said one , "why people smoke cigar * stuffed
with to wand bits of woods. " It Is said
visitor to Naples recently found a cigar h *
was smoking to bo stuffed with a lock of Jln i
soft black hair ,