THE OMAHA DAILY BEE.
ESTABLISHED JUXE 10 , 1871. OMAHA , SATURDAY MO11NIXGS13PTEMIJI3R 5 , ISiMJ-TWELVE PAGES. SINGLE COPY FIVE C.MNTS.
CLARRSON FOR C01I3IANDER
Defenders of the Flng Follow the Lead of
Political Parties.
G , A , R. DOES HONOR TO AN OMAHA MAN
Ooiiininnilpr-lii-Ctilt'f lij- the
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I'M u \VKIinut n DK- !
NUiitliiK Vote.
ST. PAUL , Sept. 4. Major Thaddeus Stev
ens Clarknon of Omaha was today unani
mously chosen as commamlcr-ln-chlcf of the
Grand Army ot the Republic. This action ,
with the election of other oinccrB , brought to
an end the thirtieth annual encampment.
otter one of the most successful meetings
since the organization was established. The
weather was the best that could have been
desired. The treatment received by the
visitors , both veterans and others , was such
that all left full of good feeling for their
host , the Saintly City. The railroads , ot
course , were crowded , for on the largest day
the number of out-of-town people reached
almost , If not fully , 200,000 , nearly CO.OOO ot
whom , however , came over from Minne
apolis to see the Grand Army parade. Still ,
the railroads did well with such a mam
moth crowd and got off with only one or
two minor accidents that could not have been
very well avoided under any circumstances.
The street car service , however , In contrast
with that of the railroads , was very poor ,
the company seeming unable to do much
with the ciowd nnd at times being com
pletely blocked for hours , and this consid
erably Inconvenienced visitors and residents
In getting to the various camplires and re
ceptions and reunions , with which the week
lias been lull. The street railways also had
n number of accidents , the worst being that
nt llamlliie yesterday. The crowds have
greaily diminished , thousands having started
tor home or for other parts of the north
west Immediately after yesterday's parade.
When nominations were declared In order
In the encampment this morning D. R. Dallou
of Providence , R. I. , was nominated for the
place of coniniander-lii-chlcf by Com
rade Spoouer of the same state ; Judge M.
L. Hayward of Nebraska presented the name
of Major Thaddeus S. Clarksou of Omaha ;
the name of E. II. Hobson ot Kentucky
was offered by General Case of Tennessee ,
John C. Llnelmn cf New Hampshire was
brought forward by Daniel Coggswell of that
state , and Rear Admiral Mcailc was pre
sented by a Dakota delegate.
OPPOSITION FADES AWAY.
Seconds for the nomination of Clarkson
came quickly from all over the hall , but
one of the first men up was Admiral Meade ,
who withdrew his own name. It at once
became evident that Major Clarkson would
win and nil the other names were with
drawn and ho was chosen commander-ln-
chlcf by acclamation.
Major Clarkson , was at on e called to the
stage , ai.d acknowledged the honor con-
fcned on him In an eloquent speech.
General J. II. Mullen of Minnesota was
elected senior vice commander-in-chlef.
having been designated for that honor by
the Department of Minnesota , the custom
being to give that position to the state holdIng -
Ing the encampment.
Thaddeus Stevens Clarkson was born nt
Gettysburg , Pa. , in 1810. Ho was educated
three miles fiom the great battlefield of
Antletam. He enlisted April 10 , 1SC1
within two hours after the appearance of
President Lincoln's call for 75,000 men for
three months in company A , First Illinois
artillery. He went to Cairo , served under
Gcneuil Grant there ; re-cnllstcd for the war
July 1C , ISCl ; was promoted December 1 ,
1SC1 , to adjutant of the Thirteenth Illinois
cavalry ; served with that regiment and on
the staff of General John W. Davidson ,
participating In the battles with that com
mand on the march to Helena and Little
Rock , Ark. lie was assigned to command
It during the Arkansas campaign. In
August. lSi3 ! , he assisted In raising the
Third Arkansas cavalry of union white men
of that state ; was promoted to major and
commanded the regiment until nearly the
close of the war , participating In nearly all
pf the battles In Arkansas under General
Stcele.
On November It , 1SC2 he was married to
Miry Dei cher Mattcrson , and today has five
He came to Nebraska , settling In Omaha ,
with his brother , the late Dlshop Clarkson ,
in march of ISM , and has lived In the state
thirty years. Ho was postmaster of Omaha
under Piesldent Harrison's last administra
tion.
tion.Major Clarkt-on was on the executive
committee of the National council of ad
ministration , Grand Army of the Republic ,
for three consecutive years ; was elected
department commander of Nebraska by
ncclnmallon at the encampment in I'cbru-
nry , IS'JO. He has also been commander of
the Loyal Legion of Nebraska.
OTHER OFFICERS CHOSEN.
For Junior eoniniaiider-lii-clilef the name
of Albert E. Slioles of Georgia and Charles
AV. Iluckley of Alabama were presented and
the ballot resulted : Duckley , 33G ; Sholes ,
2-1 1.
1.For
For surgeon general A. E. Johnson of the
Department of the Potomac was elected
over Charles L. lloynton of Indiana.
Illinois had a candidate for chaplaln-ln-
chlef In Rev. 0. F. Dunner of Chicago , but
Rev. Mark D. Taylor of Massachusetts got
more votes and was declared elected.
The council of administration as nom
inated by thu various states and approved
today by the encampment Is as follows : AI-
nbama , M. D. Wlckersham , Mobile ; Arizona ,
J. W. Dorrlngton , Vuma ; Arkansas , J. H.
Hutchlnson. DeWItt ; California nnd Nevada ,
T. K. Stateler , San Francisco ; Colorado and
Wyoming. D. L. Carr , Longman ! ; Connec
ticut. J. N. WIlBey. Hartford ; Delaware , J.
AS' . Worrall. Pleasant Hill ; Florida , T. S.
AVIlmnrtli , Jacksonville ; Georgia , Ira M. Mul-
lory , Fitzgerald ; Idaho , \V. 11. Harton. Mos
cow ; Illinois , Thomas W. Scott , Falrllelil ,
Indiana , William Armstrong. Indianapolis ;
Indian Territory , Robert W. Hill Muskogee ;
Iowa , Lyman Caldwell , Decarah ; Kansas , W.
II. Smith , Marysvllle ; Kentucky , P. W. Erd-
nian Loul.svlllo ; Louisiana und MUsUslppI ,
A. C. Antiilne , New Orleans : Maine , H. R.
Sargent , Portland ; Maryland , M. A. Ilryan.
Daltlmoro : Massachusetts , AVilllam S.
LnnmlB. Ilolyoke ; Michigan , R. D. Dixie ,
Deliren Spring ; Minnesota , Albert Scheffor ,
St. Paul : Missouri. F. M. Stciriu , St. Louis ;
Montana , Charles Spragtie. Dozcnian ; Ne
braska , A Traynor , Omulu ; New Hampshire.
1) . H. Proctor , Wilton ; New Jersey , J. J.
Konts , Trenton : Now Mexico. II. Cnimpton ,
Santa Fe ; Now York , Charles A. Shaw ,
llrodklyn ; North Dakota. S. G. Maglll. Fargo ;
Ohio , E. R. Monfort , Cincinnati ; Oklahoma ,
AV. H. Haker , Goas ; Oregon , H. S. Allen.
Portland ; Potomac , William H. Chambers ,
Washington ; Rhode Island. Welson Vlall ,
Howard ; South Dakota , William II. Gray ,
Deadwood ; Tennessee , ( ii'orgo W. Patten ,
Chattanooga ; Texas , J. W. Ayers , Dallas ;
Utah. E. W. Tatlock. Salt Lake City ; Ver
mont , E. AV. Mclntyro. Danbury ; Virginia
and North Carolina. A. Jeffers. Norfolk , Va.j
Washington und Alaska , Thomas M. Young ,
Seattle ; West Virginia. G. K. Mallory. Parkersburg -
ersburg ; Wisconsin , O. W. Carlson , Mllwuu-
lil'O.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The encampment adopted resolutions ap
proving the Women's Relief corps' attempt
to preserve thu Andereonvlilc prison , but
refused to commend the efforts to beautify it.
Ex-volunteerb und present membera of the
regular nimy were placed on an equality In
the matter of dues , but the proposition to
excuse posts paying duet to departments un
der certain conditions was rejected.
After adopting u memorial on the death ot
Pi Lucius FulrchllU
; at Commander-ln-Chlef
end resolutions thanklilK St. Paul for Its
great hospitality thu encampment adjourned.
Among the resolutions adopted were the
following : Asking preference for capable
ex soldier * In government appointments ,
urging , on roiigrcsH the jut-tlce and pro
priety of conferring on General NeUun A ,
illks the full tltlo o ( Hv'uteuant general ;
endorsing the proposed national parks at
A'lcksburg and Frederlcksburg : recommend
ing the rending of Lincoln's Gettysburg ad
dress as part of the exercises on Memorial
day ; favoring the prohibition of the use of
the national flag for advertising purposes ;
asking congress to repair and preserve the
frigate Constellation and the sloop-of-wnr
Hartford ; and asking congress to provide
for n soldiers' home south of the Ohio
river.
A motion was adopted formally author
izing the council of administration to
change the location of the next encampment
In case satisfactory railroad rates cannot be
secured.
After the council of administration had
been elected thu ofllcers were duly sworn
In , the new cliaplaln-ln-chlet Invoked the
divine basing on the coming year and on
Hie next encampment and the encampment
adjourned.
UURMEISTER FOR ADJUTANT.
The first cfllclal act of the new com-
mandcr-ln-chlef. Major Clarkson. was to
appoint C. E. Hurmelstcr of Omaha as ad
jutant general.
The associated organizations held full
business meetings during the day. The
Ladles of the Grand Army of the Republic
elected the following olllccra : Mrs. Cath
erine E. Hirst of Louisville ( re-elected ) ,
national president ; Mrs. A. P. Anderson of
.Minneapolis , senior vice president ; Mrs.
Sarah C. Mason of Nebraska , Junior vice
president ; Mrs. Flora George of AVashlng-
ton , treasurer ; Mrs. Thankful of Massachu
setts , chaplain ; Mrs. Laura. McNalr of New
Jersey , national counsellor : council of ad
ministration , Mrs. Hopkins of Oklahoma ,
Mrs. Lydla J. Smith of Pennsylvania. Mrs.
Davey of Minnesota. Adjournment followed
the election of olllcers.
The AVomcn's Relief corps took longer
to transact their business and It was late
In the day before all the-lr ofllcerB hod been
elected and Installed as follows : Mrs. Agnes
Hltt of Indianapolis , national president ;
Mrs. Marie Hazenwlnkle < jf St. Paul , senior
vice president.
Mrs. J. A. Plcklcr of South Dakota was
elected chaplain and Mrs. Charity Rusk
Craig ot Wisconsin was re-elected on the
homo board ot the Women's Relief Corps.
It having been decided to attempt 'n secure
control of ami keep Intact the Anderson
vllle prison pen , a committee was appointed
to have charge of the matter and n sub
scription taken before adjournment netted
$1,700 for the purpose.
No action was taken by either of thcnc
organizations looking toward union , each
preferring Its present name and member
ship , the qualifications silently varying. The
Daughters ot Veterans also iefused to unite
with the Loyal Home Workers , saying that
they preferred their present name and or
ganization. At a meeting ot the Associa
tion of Survivors of the Mississippi Marine
Hrlgade and Ham Fleet thci following mem
bers were elected olllcers for the ensuing
year : Commander , Major George Q. White ,
St. Paul ; senior vice commander , George
II. Darker , Holton , Kan. ; Junior vice com
mander. M. E. Phclps. St. Edwards. Neb. ;
historian and treasurer. Captain W. n. Cran.
dall , St. Louis. Mo. ; chaplain , Rev. Henry
N. Coiulen , Port Union , Mich. ; surgeon ,
George H. RUES , Cleveland , O. ; officer of
the day , Guilder Larson , Clinton. Wla. ;
secretary. F. WDcCcater. . Lltclilleld , Minn.
RESOLVE FOR M'KINLEY.
A special reunion of the Fifth regiment
New York heavy artillery veteran volunteers
was held In connection with the encamp
ment , the representation present being from
New York , New Jersey , Indiana. Illinois ,
Iowa , Wisconsin , Minnesota. South Dakota
and North Dakota. Since the last reunion
Comrades Joseph H. Darker ot New York
City , Herbert R. Shumway ot Minneapolis
and Jasper K. Lewis of South IJend , Iml. ,
wcio detailed to draft resolutions expressing
the manifest feeling ot numbers present re
garding the duties of war veterans at the
coming national election and the following
was submitted and adopted by a unanimous
vote and with much enthusiasm :
AVhereas , Amongst the many plfiisnnt
recollections of our service ii > the Shcnnn-
doiili valley for tin1 pri-servatlon nnd lutrT- ;
rlty of our beloved country Is the partici
pation with UH of Ohio's troops , and , most
conspicuous of whom , Is our comrade- , Ma
jor Mi'Klnley. therefore , be It
IlfHolvi'd. That wo , the survivors of the
Fifth regiment. New York heavy artillery
veteran volunteers ) , In special reunion a -
Hemliled , do most lu-artly congratulate
Comrade MeKlnb-y on the proud position
ho now occupies as a candidate- for the
residency of these I'nlted States , and , lie-
J ! evlng that lie occupies this position be
cause of his undying love of a united coun
try , as manifest In his unyielding opposi
tion to the ik'Krailatloii of our courts of
justice , the maintenance of our monetary
system as the best of all the nations on
earth , and his patilotlc love of all the
people- , north , south , i-asu and west , by
bis earnest advocacy of protection to Amor-
lean labor , and his devotion to and ad
vanced thought regarding the welfare and
lustlce due the veterans of the union army
by the granting of such pensions and mak
ing other provision for their euro and com
fort , as Is necessary In our docllnliig years
of life ; and now , In commendation of our
beloved comrade for all bin patriotic
thoughts anil deeds , be It further
Resolved , That we hereby pledge to our
comrade. Ma lor Wllli.iin Me-Kluley , our
voice , our Inlltience and our votes for the
position of president of the I'nit oil Stnti-s.
Resolved. That a copy nf these resolutions
be forwarded to Major MeKlnley , and also
bo furnished the press for publication.
PVTIIIAXS * COM1M-3TITIVH DHIM , .
I.lly nivlHlun of ItiiilclllTo , In. , Cnii-
tnet's UKSreoml Prl/r.
MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 4. The Uniform
Hank Knights of Pythias competitive drill ,
which was begun yesterday morning , was
continued this morning In the presence of
a largo number cf spectators. The two
divisions to contest for honors this morning
were the Lily division , No. 1C , of Radellffe ,
la. . T. S. Wnud. captain ; Charles Finn , first
lieutenant ; F. E. Domarsha , second lieuten
ant ; William Wlemer , first sergeant ; Aaron
Merchant , bccond sergeant , and Hart divi
sion , No. 2U , Clinton , la. , Paul Lubbers ,
captain ; J. E. Warnecken , first llc-utenant ;
L. C. Champlln , second lieutenant ; John
Schwenssen , first sergeant ; L. H. Seeber ,
second sergeant. The Hart division had
little practice this mcrnlng and merely en
tered the contest to take third place money ,
as the dropping out of Garden City division
of Chicago left but three divisions In the
contest. In IS'Jl it was considered the best
division of the Uniform Rank In Iowa , tak
ing llrst place at Slonx City In that year.
The Lily division drilled with a precision
Viorlhy of veteran soldiers. It Is said that
Us members , largely composed of farmers'
sons , have drilled six hours a day for
weeks under the veteran Captain Waud ,
who la n West Pointer and an ex-olllcer of
the regular army.
The Pythian encampment practically broke
up tills evening. Prizes were awarded the
following : First prize , $750. Glen division
No. 10 , Eau Claire , Wls. , percentage of excellence
cellenceU7.3 ; second prize , J500 , Lily divi
sion No. Id , Radellffe. la. , percentage of ex
cellence , U5.0 ; third prize , $250. Hart
division No. 29 , Clinton , la. . per
centage of excellence , C3.3. The prize for
best captain was won by Captain Con
Felgo of Eau Claire , Wls , captain of the
winning division. Two prizes of $100 were
wen by the mounted divisions from Sioux
City and St. Joseph , Mo. , and u prize oi
$ ' . ' 00 was won by Franklin lodge of Minne
apolis for the best exemplittcatlon of the
work of Pytblaiilsm In a parade Wednes
day night. Other prizes will bo announced
tomorrow. Over half of the knights have
left the city.
.MiM i-me in H ( if Oeeiui Straiui-i' * , Seil.I | ,
At New York Arrived Augusta Victoria ,
from Hamburg ; Tuurniimi. from Hamburg ;
Campania , from Llveipool ; Island , from
tiuttln. Sullcd H H. Meier , for Ilrcmen ;
.State of California , for UlusKow.
At Liverpool Arrived c'orlntbin , from
Host on ; GeorgU' , from New York. Sailed
Nomadle for New York.
At Southampton-Sailed Fuerst Uls-
imirck , for New York.
At Movllle-Salled-Klhlopla , for New
A'ork.
At Hamburg Arrived Columbia , from
New York
At Genoa Arrived. Fulda , fiom New
York
At Plieibourjf-Sailed-Kin-rot lil&imurk ,
from llnmtmrtr for New YcrU
At Naples Sailed Wcrra , from Genoa ,
tor NUM YorU.
CHINA HAY OPEN HER GATES
Li Hung's Travels May Change the Entire
Policy of the Empire.
RESTRICTIONS TO COMMERCE REMOVED
All Ilnrrlrrn to Trmlc to.ltiThriwii
DIMVII. PorlH Opi-m-il ami Hnll-
Creiill } '
( Copyright , 19S ! , by the Amoclntnl Pros. )
SHANGHAI , Sept. 4. There are reports
In circulation here among people of the
highest all hoHty which , It correct , show
that the travels of LI Hung Chang in Ku-
i ope- are likely to have In the immediate
future a most Important effect upon the
policy of the Chinese government , and that
the Interior ot the Chinese empire will
shortly be thrown open to free trade.
When the great Chinese statesman was
In England an official attached to his staff
said that the main object ot the viceroy's
tour was to sound the European governments
regarding nn Increase In the customs tariff
of China. He added that it was understood
that Russia , Germany and France were fa
vorable to the Increase , but that the marquis
of Salisbury wanted time to consider the
matter and that he had brought forward
several Important counter propositions.
What the proposals ot Lord Salisbury were
Is a question probably known to but a few
people. On the other hand. It Is asserted
hero by people who are In a position" to
have accurate information regarding the
policy of the Chinese government that the
latter Is Inclined to concede the conditions
set forth by Lord Salisbury and' that as n
preliminary agreement there will be an In
crease In the tariff , all transit dues in the
Interior of China will be abolished and that
later on free trade will be established
throughout the Chinese empire.
The preliminary Increase In the tariff Is
looked upon as being necessary , as n loan
must be secured In some manner and the
customs dues are regarded as being the best
security possible under the circumstances.
H Is also Intimated that If Great Drltaln
advances the money required by China , the
latter , as n sort of bonus , will place orders
for a number of battleships , cruisers and
torpedo boats of various descriptions in Drit-
Ish shipyards and , further , Dritish officers
may be detailed to reorganize the Chinese
army. It was at llrst proposed to entrust
this task to German olllcers , but It Is be
lieved that LI HUIIR Chang while In Ger
many was not successful in driving the bar
gains which he contemplated.
Of course this Is a decidedly English view
of the case and may be mollified by future
events , for a great deal depends still upon
the action of LI Hung Chang when he re
turns to China and the nature of the report
which he will furnish for the decision ot
the emperor.
Finally. Is Is understood that the Chinese
government has practically decided to take
steps at an early date to make a considera
ble extension In the railroads ot the empire
and a foreign railway board , organized on
the basis of the foreign customs commis
sion , may be entrusted with this task. The
emperor of China Is known to be favorably
disposed toward the extension of the rail
road service of China and 'with free trade
In the Inferior , the abolishment of all transit
dues nnd an Improvement of railroads , the
travels of LI Hung Chang may be the means
of waking China Into new life and prosperity
and open to the commerce of the world mar
kets which have hitherto been uselessly
closed.
AHKKSTS AX AMliKICAX > ! KUCHA XT.
Oem-rnl Weyli-r .tlnUi-N u I'l'lsoncr of
Mr. Siiiuucl T. Tulni.
HAVANA. Sept. 4. Samuel T. Tolen , an
American citizen and recently a resident of
the province of Matanzas , has been arrested
on board the Ward Line steamship Senaca
on a political charge and Is now in custody
ashore.
Mr. Tolen , who Is said to be a merchant of
prominence , was arrested Just as the steamer
was upon the point ot sailing. It Is said
that the police have been trying for twenty
days to effect his capture.
The United States consul general , Fltz-
liugh Lcc > , has been communicated with and
It Is reported that he has entered a protest
against Mr. Tolen'R arrest and has notified
the authorities at Washington.
LENNOX , Mass. , Sept. I. The Spanish
minister Is ! n receipt of an official letter
from the surgeon general of the Spanish
army In Cuba , declining un offer of vaccine
virus , as all the troops have been revac-
cluated. Smallpox does not prevail among
the soldiers , but among the people of small
towns ami hamlets In the Interior. The sur
geon general states that smallpox Is decim
ating thn rebel ranks. The government
of Cuba Is sending vaccine virus to interior
towns. During the epidemic of 1SSC-7 the
city of Santiago do Cuba lost over D.OOO
by smallpox , nearly nil colored people.
In .lull I'nlll Tlu-.v Sail for Ainerlea.
MARSEILLES , Sept. 4. The Armenian
refugees who arrived here from Constanti
nople on board the steamship La Glrond , In
cluding among them the men who surren
dered to Sir Edgar A'lncent after partici
pating In the attack upon the Ottoman
bank , have been conveyed to a prison , pend
ing their departure for New York.
The Porte has asked for the extradition
of the men , but It Is believed that the re
quest will not be granted. The culprits say
they have received their safe conduct ,
Von SelmllrnlnlV 'Miii-li Hotter.
AVARSAW , Sept. 4. General Count von
Seliouvaloff , governor general of Russian
Poland , who has been suffering from a
paralytic stroke , IB Improving.
ST. PETEHSDURO , Sept. 4. A bulletin
has been Issued to the effect that General
Count von Seliouvaloff , governor general of
Russian Poland , who is suffering from a
paralytic stroke , passed n good night , his
mind being clear and his general condition
satisfactory.
l.niiriiiln AfMiiniillHlifil It * Olijerl. .
KINGSTON , Jamaica , Sept. 4. The Ameri
can steamship Laurada , said to be a Cuban
filibuster and erroneously supposed to have
been wrecked by treachery , cleared from
Port Antonio for Philadelphia last night.
It now transpires that the Laurada trans
ferred twenty-two men ami a quantity of
arms and ammunition to the tug Dauntless ,
off Navassa. island , which vessel then balled
for Cuba.
llrnzll IN Frli-inll7- to Ilnly.
LONDON , Sept. 4. The Drazlllan lega
tion hero has issued a note announcing that
there Is every Indication ot a peaceful and
cordial solution of the difficulty which has
arisen between Brazil aim Italy regarding
the claims .of the latter country for Indem
nity as a result of the recent and past out
rages In Drazll upon Italian subjects.
Cap I a I ii Uri-ldix' HNIMIIIC Dciili'il.
PARIS , Scot. 4. The governor of French
Guiana replying to a dispatch of Inquiry
from the minister of the colonies , denies
the statement made by Captain Hunter of
the Drlllsh tteamer Nonpareil , at Newport ,
Monmouthshire , saying that Captain Albert
Drelfus has escaped from his prison on the
Island ot Grand Salut.
Xo .Much of n ll.-viiliillou ,
LONDON , Sept. 4. A dispatch to the
Times from Hong Kong says that the
revolution In the Philippine Islands Is less
serious than was at first reported , and that
no danger U feared for the lives and
property ot foreign subjects.
Czar Wilt Mot-1 Kiiipi-ror Wlllliiiu.
KIEF. Sept. 4. The czar and czarina
started yesterday evening for Drcelau. where
they will meet Emperor William of Ger
many and witness a portlou of the military
mauoeuvcrs.
STATI 13 TO nMPHHOli. WIM.IA.M.
KnlHcr I'livell * 11 Monument to IIl
< ii unit fat lu-r HI Ilrt-Nliiii.
DRESLAU , Sept. 4. Emperor AVilllam and
the empress arrived here At 1:30 p. m. and
were welcomed by the civil and military
odlclnls. Their majesties then proceeded
to unveil the monument tp Hmpcror AS'll-
llnm I , and received n ovation from the
crowds which lined tlit , route.
Upon the arrival ut their majesties at the
spot upon which the monument had been
erected , ex-Governor Seydewttz made a
speech , extolling Emperor William I , nnd
exhorting the rising generation to "fear
God and honor the king.1' i
Ills majesty then unveiled the monument
nmld deafening cheers from the troops and
populace , the firing of n salute of 101 guns
and the playing of martial airs by the bands
in attendance.
Later ex-Governor Seydewltz thanked
their majesties for gracing the ceremony
with their presence , and called for cheers
for the Imperial couple , which were heartily
given. Their majesties afterward proceeded
to the town hall , where- the burgomaster de
livered an addrens of welcome , and handed
the emperor n loving cup. for which Ills
majesty returned cordial thanks nnd drank
to the health of Dreslau , saying : "May
God's Messing rest upon the town and may
It grow and prosper. "
At the banquet this evening , Emperor
AVilllam made n speech , In which ho re
turned thanks for the splendid welcome ac
corded by the citizens nnd for the honor
done to the memory of , bin grandfather by
the erection of the stntuo dedicated today.
His majesty then said : "In this beautiful
province originated the friendship between
two mighty ruling houses , and from here
my great-grandfather sent forth the sum
mons out of which has grown the Prussian
nation. " .Silesia , the emperor said , would
ever have his love and protection , lie drank
to Its welfare and prosperity.
lUI.I.OVS IIP.MAMJ KOH IMJiCHM.IXH.
Will llnvo Xo Mnu in Ilio Itimlix AVIio
Iti'lKNKtiliiMl Authority
DUDLIN. Sept. 4. Speaking at the annual
convention ot the Irish national party to
day , Mr. John Dillon said that his offer
to retire from the chairmanship of the
Irish parliamentary party still held good.
Ho added , however , that so long as ho re
tained the place "no man , whatever his
opinion of his own ability , shall remain In
the rank on hour unless ho observes the
principle of discipline. "
"Reunion , " he continued , "must precede
any effort to force a concession of the
Irish demands. "
An address to the Irish at homo and
abroad has been Issued. , signed by all the
foreign delegates to the convention. It ex
presses the belief that the Irish national
convention was a representative one , nnd
that It voice the Irish national spirit , and
exhorts all who desire tlio welfare ot Ire
land to support the majority rule. The
Eisners further appeal to the people of Ire
land to unite for the cause of home rule , nnd
they undertake to convey to their con
stituents the delegates' sense of the mag
nitude of the authority ot the convention ,
and they pledge the unfailing support ot
the Irish parliamentary party "until the
blessings of self-government have been won
for Ireland. " _ _ _
x , ' - Ilnr * llu * . Culm ii Finn.
LI.NIA , Peru , . Sept. 4. At the fete held
here to celebrate the anniversary qf Peru
vian Indepetidunc'c , Cu\-an \ filibusters in
tended to have a mantfeH\atlal1 of. sympathy
with the Cuban liisurRen\fajitl- : djsplay ,
the' Cuban Hag , but President Plorola has
prohibited ( he manifestation.
KrniMi Slnlii-N ItlK I'lirrtyiNi- .
BERLIN , Sept. 4. Hcrr ; Krupp , the Iron
king of Essen , has purchased the Germania
shipbuilding works for 0.3:5,000 marks. The
entire plant will be transferred to Herr
Krupp on October 1 , and the capacity for
building ships will bo Increased consider
ably. _
I'eui-y Kpiill I Ion Ileiiril from.
ST. JOHNS. N. F. , Sept. 4. The Peary
steamer Hope was sighted by many New
foundland fishermen along the coast of
northern Labrador about the 20th of July.
Everything appeared to be right with her ,
and no Ice Hoc was In sight.
Or - At-oi-iitM PropoHt-il Ili-foi-niM.
CANEA , iFland of Crete , Sept. 4. The
assembly , after consulting with tlio revolu
tionary committee , has accepted the re
form plans drawn up by. the powers and
approved by the sultan "of Turkey.
JIOVI'AXA I.OSKS - \ XATIOXAI , IIAMC ,
First Xiittoiuil of .lloloiui Siiciiinlis l i
llinvyVltlnlriiTViilN. .
HELENA , Mont. , Sept. 4. The failure of
the First National bank of this city was
announced this morning by the posting of a
notice that the bank was unable to meet
withdrawals demanded of H. The notice
was signed by E. D. Edgdrton , vice presi
dent and manager , who says creditors will
bo paid In full. The directors refuse to
tulk and no statement of the assets and
liabilities has been made.
U is said the fallur ? is due to the bank's
inability to realize on assets to cover de
mands of eastern creditors. Heavy demands
have been made on ( ho batik for the past
week , It is said , and tlu'se coming so close
together caused tho' trouble.
Vice President Edgerton said this after
noon that without doubt the assets would
more than pay the depositors In full , and
leave something for the stockholders. The
way business is now It will take quite a
while 10 close up the affairs of the bank and
realize on the assets. However , Comptroller
Eckels has placed DanK Examiner Flynn In
charge of the bank. The lact statement
published shows that at the close of business
July 14 there was nuc to other
banks deposltoru and on checks out
standing , a total of $3,500,000.
Loans and discounts ' were $2,500,000 ;
stocks and securities , $ : luuuOO ; iluu from
oilier banks and reserve ? agents , $080,000.
There were no signs' olu , tan on any other
banks , 1 .
xo oiwini.Ui nui'oii'r IIKCKIVRD.
Aiilhorltli-H ut WiiNltlMKtim Know lint
IHI Itof llri-iiieruimi'K SliorlitKf.
WASHINGTON , Sent- { . ( Special Tele
gram. ) It was said -lit the Postofllce de
partment today that Ihe only official knowl
edge the department ban of the shortage In
the accounts of Postmaster Dromerman at
Doone. la. , is that' ho , if a defaulter and
that the Eliortago has bean ran do good by his
bondsmen. The detqllcil ixport of Inspectors
Christian and Fawkncr cm Ihe matter has
not yet reached Washington and until It
does no steps will be taken to make a new
appointment. The postoirico olllclals spoke
In very high terms of the eood work done
by the Inspectors In dlwioyerlng and collect
ing the amount duo 'thegovernment In ono
day.
day.Tholemlah A. Mepeath Kaa today commis
sioned postmaster at Hopkins , AVyo.
Orili-m for Army Men.
WASHINGTON , Sept , ; 4. ( Special Tele
gram. ) Flist Lieutenant Samuel AV. Dun
ning , Sixteenth Infantry , has been detailed
as professor of military science and tactics
at Utah Agricultural pollege , at Logan , Utah ,
to relieve First Lieutenant Henry I ) . Slyer.
Eighteenth Infantry , who U granted two
months' leave of absence.
Flnt LUutcnant > .Clmrle S. Hlche'ff the
engineer- , corps bas teen relieved , from
duty under Captain Derby , and ordered to
Fort St. Philip , La. , to relieve Major James
D. Qulnn , In charge of fortification works
at that place.
The following transfers In the Fifth ar
tillery are ordered , to take effect October
1 First Lieutenant Harvey C Carbaugh ,
from battery C to light battery D , First
Lieutenant Charles G , Treat , from light bat
tery L ) to battery 0.
REVOLUTION IN ( JUIVERA
Citizens of the Oibolns Depose the Old King
Ak-Sar-Ben for Now
- - a ;
GREAT FESTIVITIES AT THE COURT
KltluM * I'l.Mluo Alirw Tliolr
iinoo ti > ( In * Monuri-li , mill
Tliclr Iiiutlrn .In I ii lu
Merry.
The long expected revolution was accom
plished lost night. Qulvcra rejected her
sometime lord , and the walled cities ot
Clbola Joined hands with the tribes of the
plains In the bloodless overthrow. Ak-Sar-
Hen , the first of the name , ceased to reign
over the people , which for twelve months
had owned his gentle sway , and Ak-Sar-Hen
II , crowned -and throned amid rejoicing un
paralleled. thu sound of shouting and the
trip of dancing feet , entered upon the period
of his rule. T\ coronation of the monarch
and the festivities Incident on so august an
event , closed with fitting splendor the Feast
of Olympla.
The loyal subjects ot the expected king ,
having had notice through various channels
of the I nipt tiding crisis , began to assemble
ut an early hour. The castle of Ak-Sar-Ilcn's
knlphts , situated at a point remote from the
centers of trade , but easy of access to those
who would travel thither , was the appointed
rendezvous. Of but ordinary pretensions In
Its outsldo aspect , and giving small hint ot
Its character to the passer-by , this castle ,
as prepared for the ceremonies to be enacted
there. Is Imposing even In Its emptiness by
reason of the vastncss of Its Interior and the
completeness ot Its adaptation to high func
tions of state. Admission to It Is had by
two portals ; that on the east giving Ingress
to the people In general , whose places
within are around the walls In chairs and
benches raised above the tloor ; and that on
the south yielding free passage to knights
and ladles of honor and officers of the court ,
who Hit to right and left of the king and
queen and on seats disposed before the
thronu. Seen In Its bareness before the
thiong arrived , the great slzo of the hall
was most apparent. The bands were strag
gling In ami finding their places , the
Twenty-second regiment orchestra being
posted In the northwest corner of the room
and given to play thu dance music , and the
Seventh Ward band taking station Imme
diately above the east entrance , whence It
discoursed the promenade numbers. A
squad of ushers In the sombre garb pre
scribed by fashion for evening wear were
receiving final Instructions from their chief ,
workmen In blouses hurried to and fro and
members of the board of governors , brilliant
In their natty uniforms and caps ot white ,
seemed to be everywhere at once. A vast
space In tin ; center of the hall was spread
with canvas for the dancers. To the west
were sat the royal thrones , and to the rear
on cither hand the scats of the ladles ot the
court. On the three other sides of the can
vassed spcco were the chairs net apart for
the members of the powerful order of
Knighthood which cways the destinies of
the realm ; only to the east was a broad pas
sage left between the peats and below that
place where the band played , through which
eight 'might inarch abreast.
CONQUERED EVEN THE COLOHS.
The colors of the reigning , dynasty were
every where .aboutjfwrnpi > lhp .tho.Uramcnse
-interior lirWnvcS'oryolldft. greeu'uhd red ;
and such Is the size of the place , and such
the skill of the decorators , that even these
garish hues , emblematic of the robust but
crude resources of the kingdom , were In a
measure robbed of their horrors and soft
ened Into a kind of harmony. Potted
plants , ferns , brakes and palms surrounded
the bases of the many columns which up
hold the middle roof , and brackets half
way up the pillars held other vessels burst-
lug forth Into a mass of verdure. A great
cluster of green foliage bung suspended from
the celling over the exact center of the
dancing floor , as it were a gigantic mistle
toe , under which deeds of daring might be
done.
done.While
While the people were coming together ,
eager to bo off with the old love and on
with the new , the Knights of Ak-Sar-Hen
and those who were to assist them In divers
ways were hard at work preparing for that
which must bo done. In a long , narrow
apartment , lying along the east side of the
castle and approached by passages known
only to the brave , the knights were putting
off ; with nil speed the habiliments of com
mon men and donning the sult.i and trap
pings of the Olympian gorls. A stirring
sight was the preparation scene. Male and
female deities shared the robing room , and
the needed haste might have excused some
slight breach of that decorum which ob
tained among the divinities of old ( time , but
on this occasion Olympian Jove withheld
his roving eye , Juno , his august spouse ,
found "no cause for Jealousy , and Noptunc ,
Vulcan , Pallas , Athcnao and Venus forgot
their ancient animosities , and made their
toilets amicably side by side.
The spacious dressing room for women ,
luxuriously carpeted nml spread with rugs
from oriental looms , furnished with pier
glasses , dressing cased , tables , sofas and
all that pertains to such retreats , is to thu
right of the south entrance. The check
room for men's impedimenta Is hard by It.
Hero was made the only mistake which
marred the admirably arranged structure
of this porformaiicc , for the facilities for
storing and recovering wraps proved en
tirely inadequate to the demands upon them.
The Hiippcr rooms were far greater In ex
tent and In comfort than those provided at
the last coronation , the small apartment
which was used on that occasion having
been retained , but supplemented by two
larger chambers situated In the north end
of the hall behind the forbidden prison walls
which cut off the view In that direction.
Scores of little tables , admirably adapted to
the uses of parlies of four , filled
these rooms , and each had Us
service of silver , glass and napery.
The catering was In the competent hands
of I'ryor of the Omaha club ,
LADIES OP THE COUUT.
Meanwhile the populace has been gatherIng -
Ing Itself together und a mlBlity host fills
the seating space In tl.e hall. The boxes ,
too , surrounding the thrones are now occu
pied , only the places of royalty being
vacant. The ladles of the court , whoso
duties keep them near thu king and queen
are seen to he as follows :
Maids of Honor Miss May Dundy , Miss
Grace Himobangli , Miss Clara Palmer , Miss
Sue Colpetzer , Miss Her t us Sloan , Mies
Sadie Iaum ! , Miss Jessie Dickinson , Miss
Orace , Allen. Miss May Mount , Miss May
Sargent , Miss Sara Ilutts , Miss Palsy Dnane ,
Miss Georgia Llndsey , MUs Ucsslo Vales ,
Miss Flora Webster , MUs May Dartlett , Miss
Margaret MoKcll. Miss Pearl Hartman , Miss
Florence Knox , Miss Xt'tta Churchill , Miss
Lillian A. Wllcox. Omaha ; Miss Nellie
Moore , Miss Jennie Keating , Council Dluffs ;
Miss Jean lloyd Mullen , Miss Ethel Homy ,
South Omaha ; Alias Mattlo Huywanl , Mlns
Gwendolyn Larsh , Nebraska City ; Miss
Laura Mead , Miss .May Colaon , Fremont ;
Miss Grace Oakley , Mlsd Saillo Durnham ,
Lincoln ; MUs Grace Dell. .Miss Adclla War
wick , Grand Island.
Ladlca In Waiting Mesdames 11. II. Wol. ;
Harry Cartan , Harry Jordan , Elmer E. Dry-
Bon. Thomas A. Fry , M. C. Peters , A. D.
Drandcki , Vance Lane , J. E. ilauin , William
A. Hedlck , G. W. LoomlB , Clement Chate , II.
J. Penfold , O. I ) . Kipllnger , A. I ) . Jaiiulth.
Clinrlr-a C. Allison , Walter Jardlne , Omaha ;
I eclus Wells. Council Illuffn ; W. S. Dim-
nio-.lt. Council UlufTn ; I ) . L. Holmes , South
Omaha ; James 0. Martin , South Omaha ; Hay
Nye , Fremont ; Ilarlow Keys , Indlanola.
Ladles of the Court Mtsdamcs Charles
F. Mandcrson , Guy C. Marlon , W. N. Dab-
cock , C. E. Vcfct , John S. Ilrady , Jr. . F P.
Klrkcr.dall , E. M. Dartlett. Inaac A Coles ,
James M Woolworth. W. H. McCord. F. II.
Davis. C. S. Potter , J. J. Dlckcj , Charlea M.
Wilhelm , W. It. Dennett , H. S. Wllcox ,
Omaha ; Walter D. Hargreavea , Lincoln ; I1' .
THE BEE BULLETIN.
WcnlliiT 1'orccnM for Ncliriuka
Generally Fnlr ; Sllchtly Cooler.
PARC.
I. Major t'lnrkiitti of Onmlm llninri'd ,
M' Trip mill ClitimV I'oimiicrct- .
King Ak-s.ir-llen'H Ihtnrtiii ; Ptirly.
Itiiln Spoils Another fair liy.
3 , Sniiiilliimlnii Singer * In the Storm.
SorlitlUt * Nil till' ii State Ticket.
Sciiirl | to I lie Cliiilron : Tragedy.
1'ontrr HiiiiiUPti | I.I Hung Cluing.
4 , IMIlorl.tl mill Comment ,
A. Dr. ( litlliiBlu-r'ft Arrltul In Sew York.
AITuIri ut Smith < ) in\lii. ; :
II , Council HliilT.4 I."nil Mutter * ,
7. CoiiiiMcrcltil mill rtimiicbil N'ru .
I.mt U'roh'n Hii lncH Itetlcvtcdi
8. I'rogrc * * uf tlie I'rcMilrtillul ( 'iiinptlgn.
II , OiMiuu'rutN T.tUit I lie Pop Ticket.
Onmlm Ti'.li'llrrs Ulvrn Tliclr School * .
10. Urput run Along 1(111 ( IMiitlr ,
AVIcrd TulfM of u Stiigi * Driver ,
11. And NIIU the I'llI'lite' * limply.
Hotli ( iluxt DIIIICK mill I'liUe ,
Itf. "Tlin Strike of Ilimlock. "
mix or ri'iiitiiine tioHNip ,
A. Clark , Lincoln ; George II. Thummel ,
Grand Island ; George D. Dell , Grand Island ;
John C. Watson , Nebraska City ; Frank P.
Ireland , Nebiaska City.
And the men who stay up the hands of
majesty In various capacities are these :
Hoard of Governors It. S. Wllcox , Dud
ley Smith. Clement Chase. H. J. Peufold ,
E. M. Unrtlett , W. It. Dennett , E. E. Dry-
son , Thomas A. Fry , W. S. Jardlne , 0. D.
Kipllnger , Vance Lane and W. 11. Me-
Cord.
Master of Ceremonies Dudley Smith.
Floor Committees P. Gulou , A. J. Love ,
E. W. Hart , A. L. Heed , * V. Furnnm Smith ,
Hector. Lieutenant W. M. Swalne , Charles
W. Hull , George S. Nauon , A. Clark Hedlck ,
T. W. Moore , James S. White , D. 11. Welp-
ton , Robert Purvis , George G. Squires ,
Cummlngs , Charles C. George. Walter 1) .
Smith , Frank T. Hamilton , Harry Jordan ,
Kcsslor , J. Clarke Colt , John P. Lord , Lieu
tenant W. H. Wassell , Howard H. lald-
rlge.
Reception Committee Governor Silas A.
Holcomb , Hon. W. J. Hroatch , Hon. John
L. Webster , Hon. John N. Daldwln , Hon.
Den S. Daker , Hon. James M. Woolworth ,
55. T. Llndsey , Lucius Wells , J. H. Duniont ,
John Francis , C. C. Hughes , Charles H.
Sherman , John A. AVakefleld , H. H. Ritchie ,
0. C. Holmes , John S. Knox , Luther Drake ,
Charles H. Plckens , E. D. Stacy , Gould
Dletz , John Steel , Frank K. Darling , Sam
uel Gamnlc , F. A. Nash. George W. Kelly ,
Hon. U. H. Mercer , Hon. Charles F. Mini-
dcrson. Hon. J. H. MacColl , Hon. AV. F.
Cody , Hon. C. S. Montgomery , Edward
Dickinson , G. W. AVattles , K. C. More-
house , Charles D. Keller , F. P. Klrkcndall ,
AV. S. Poppleton. J. H. Evans , Francis A.
Urogan , N. A. Kuhn , Harry E. O'Neill , D.
H. Goodrich. V. D. Caldwell , Charles C.
Hcldcn. D. Farrcll , Jr. , George W. Loomls ,
S. Reynolds. O. N. Davenport. Ira 1J.
Mapes. Emil Drandels , Charles II. Gulou.
COMING OF THE NEW ICING.
A sudden blare of niualc Is heard as the
Seventh AA'ard baud strikes up the "March
of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Hen ; " and the
knights cuter in prai.-esBiun from the cast ,
clothed in their godlike panoply , mnrt.li
once around the can massed lloor and range
themselves In two halt circles ctrrtchlng
from the thrones to the place of entry. A
burst of loud acclaim heralds the approach
of the king. The members of the board
o'f governors stand expectant In a double
line in the center. The muslo pounds a
triumphal paal , and , amid tlio. ghouls.of . his-
,
stepi toward Ills throne. He wears the robes
and diadem of his rank , ' Ills footsteps arc
attended by a dainty page , and the squires
bear his train. Hu passes between the lines
of his governors , who kneel In homage. The
knights also bend the knee , and the guard of
non-commissioned ofllcers from Fort Crook
presents arms. The King mounts the dais.
From among the maids of honor he singles
out Miss May Dundy as most worthy to
share his royal portion. He sets n crown
upon her head and leads her to a place be
side him. Once more the people shout , and
the king , having graciously signified his
pleasure that the ball shall proceed , re
moves the dlsguloc of majesty and shows
himself to be Caspar E. Yost.
The numbers on the ball program were
rendered alternately by the two bands. After
the first waltz the Hamilton Cadets of Lex
ington , whoso evolutions during the direct
parades of the week have been greatly ad-
mlrod , gave an enjoyable exhibition drill
on the dancing floor under the direction
of Drill-Master W. II. Hamilton. Supper
was nerved lit lOtfO , and dancing continued
until n late hour this morning.
So passed the scepter from the hands of
Ak-Sar-Hen I ; and so his successor in style ,
title and authority took up the reins of gov
ernment. May he rule wisely , temperately
and with mercy and Justice ; may bis coun-
sellers and advisers be chosen from among
those whose ways are straight ; ami may
hie sovereignty bring peace nnd plenty and
the golden ago to the kingdom of Qulvcra.
WHAT Tllli WO.MH.V TIIKIIKVOIIH. .
Itrlcf Mi-ill Ion of lln' roNliimi'N Mint
Mailr ( InI'lrliirc I'rrHy.
Among the many costumes noticed In the
grand march were the following ;
A ,
Miss Grace Allen Heavy while satin ,
bodice trimmed In chiffon and pearl trim
mings ; flowers.
Mrs. W. T. Allcn--niack grenadine over
black silk , with trimmings of lace und
green velvet ; diamonds.
Miss Elizabeth Allen Pink silk bodice
and white fcilk skirt.
Miss Arnold Hlack satin , point lace.
Mrs. Allison High-necked gown of light
blue silk ; black Jet trimmings.
U.
Miss Minnie Ilurgess White brocaded
silk , green velvet and mink fur and old
point lace.
Miss Sadie Damn Light green chiffon ,
pink ribbons.
Miss Ilowman Council Illuff , pink silk ,
Marie Antoinette flschu.
Mrs. E. M. Dartlett Dlack satin Bklrt ,
pink velvet and striped Bilk bodice ; ermine
collar.
Mrs. Dennett Persian silk : green velvet.
MI-H. Ell Drown , Council Dluffs Pink or-
gandlo chiffon and Valenciennes trimmings.
Mrs. Ed H. lirown. PcorlaII. . Dlack duch
ess Batln , gas-light green ; iflanionds.
Mrs. Joseph Dell Persian lawn , lace Irlm-
mlngH , red cornallons.
Miss Mabel Damn , Salt Lake City Effcc-
tlvo gown of white mull. ,
Miss Mae Dartlett White silk mull over
light green ; red carnation trimmings.
Miss Ic DQiitllller , Cincinnati Pink crepe ,
trimmed wlih uhlto.
Miss Mae Dartlett Grren silk , white mull
overdress ; tulle trimmings.
Sirs. J. L. Drandles Dlack cropon and Jet
garnitures ; diamond * .
Mrs. A. D. Drandles Hed and green
brocade point lace ; Marechal Nlcl roses.
Mr . W. N. Dubcock Elegant pearl satin
dccollctle gown , with garniture of Roman
passementerie , old point lace bertha ; neck
lace of pearls and diamonds. Bouquet of
American Dualities.
Mrx. Doss White tatln , striped chiffon.
Hcrmlno Dlcsslng An Imported gown of
China isllk ; pearls and diamonds.
Miss Helen Ileinham White organdie and
silk.
silk.Mrs. . M. T. Darlow White dresden silk ;
diamonds.
Mrs. George D. Dell , Lincoln Dlack satan ,
trimmed with duchess lace and Irresdcbcent
trimmings.
Miss Grace Dell. Grand Island White fcllk
crepe , bodice trimmed with chiffon and pearl
trlmmlngd.
Mr . W. H. Dennett-Dlack satin , trimmed
with duchesH lace ; bodice of Jet ; dlumomln ;
bouquet of red roues.
Mm. John Drady Dlack etrlped satin ,
decollete ; diamonds.
Mm. Eicrctt Ducklngham Handsome
black satin gown.
Mlsa Saydo Durnham , Lincoln Pink uccor-
( Continued ou Sixth Pace. )
UNKIND TO THE FAIR
Elements Frown Down Upon Nnbrnskti'i
Great Annual Exposition ,
FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN AGAIN OPENED
Visitors on the Grounds Are Given Another
Thorough Drenching.
ATTENDANCE REDUCED TO THE MINIMUM
Crowds of Thursday Kept Away by the
Eniu of Friday ,
WINDUP TO BE A GALA OCCASION
l.nlmr Pity n < ( Iniionmlx Will \VIt <
lll-NH SOIIII * FllllItllflllKT Wltll
.Many Sieeliil AttriK-lloiiN
mill A
Tlic State fair re.iclicd another black
square on Nature's checkerboard yestcr-
ilny , nnil what wna expected to be ono ot
j the must successful , ilays of the exposition
was purllnlly spoiled by the severe rain
uf mlihlny that kept thousaiuls nt home and
again turni'il the grounds Into a vast ex
panse of iiiu.l. True , the sun consented to
make n second appearance In the afternoon ,
anil about 4 o'clock the Scandinavian slngcra
came on nml gave a very enjoyable concert
In the Court of Honor. Hut the mischief
hail been done , and only a few thousand
people were present to enjoy the really
agreeable afternoon after the sun had par
tially dried the mud and brought the visitors
out of their shelter In the buildings.
It had not been expected that the at
tendance would be as great us
usual early In the day. For 0110 thing all
of the men , women and children within miles
of Omaha were on the streets the previous
night to see the pageants which attended
the arrival of King Ak-Sar-Ilen II. Many-
of jhem had been at thu fair all day. anil
after they had tramped the pavements dur
ing the long evening , they went home with ,
weary limbs and aching heads and a deter
mination that today would be dedicated to.
rest. Few of them were In a mood to start
out on another sight-seeing expedition In the
morning , and the bulk of the out-of-town
| visitors were ready to start for homo as soon ,
as they had witnessed the entry of the king.
And then the rain that came before noon
was portending from early morning. Maujr
of those who would otherwise have gone ,
wore unwilling to risk another wetting , and
with all these disadvantages It was not sur
prising that tlic- surging crowd of Thursday
became a scattered remnant yesterday.
EARLY MOUMNG PROMISES.
The morning arrivals weie scarcely mor
numerous than the first day , but an tlio
Scandinavians with tliolr magnificent chorus
and orchestration were to have sway In the
afternoon. It was expected that later In
the day there would be a fairly good turn-
sput. .Then came the ; rain and plaj'cd havoc- '
with'this remaining hope ; and the managers
almost decided that they would' have to
again yield to * the elements , nut the 10,000
or so enterprising citizens who came had ono
of the most favorable opportunities to sea
the show that has yet been afforded.
The buildings , for the llrst time , were
not uncomfortably crowded and the visitors
could linger before the attractions as long"
as they pleased without creating a blockade.
And the musical cutcrtJlnment was ex
ceptionally good. The McCook band gave
the regular concert In the Court of Honor
and rendered a choice program In a manner
that added to the already enviable reputa
tion it has acquired. Then at 11 o'clock
the Arapahoe band of the Third Heglmont
of the Uniform Hank nf Knights of Pythias
dropped Into the Mcrchantlle building with
Colonel AV. II. Cowglll and Grand Chancellor
Ororgo Ford and treated The lice head
quarters to a very enjoyable daylight
serenade. Their flrct number was a catchy
polka by Dagley and till.- ; was followed by
the "Amazon" overture by Klcsley. They
played several additional selection ! ) which
rounded off one of the most enjoyable con
certs yet heard on the grounds. Ucforc the
first composition was finished the building
was packed with admiring auditors and
each selection was heard with entliuslastlg
aunrobntlnn ,
0001) CAHI ) FOR TODAY.
The Judges took advantage of the absence
of a crowd by making goud progress on the
awards which were not previously com
pleted. Thursday they were able to accom
plish little on account of the tremendous
Jam In all the buildings , hut yesterday
a vast amount of work was cleaned up.
The prizes were ut length awarded on the
county exhibits , and In the Art building the
awards were completed at noon. They
expect to have everything cleaned up early
today , but the task of removing the
exhibits will not begin until after G o'clock
this evening. Saturday will ho as good
as any day of the fair and it IB hoped that
n good crowd will come out to compensate
for ( he two rainy days which havn materially
lessened the receipts. As It is Labor day ,
the management lias decided to make thoraces
races a special attraction. If the weather
la favorable , yesterday's card will ha u.ldoil
to tin ) events of today. Admlhslon to the
quarter stretch , Infield and amphitheater
will bo free , and the reserved seats In the
amphitheater will be sold for 25 cents each.
As an additional Inducement to Increase
the attendance , the managers will put on
ttomo hot blcyclo races during the afternoon ,
Including one-half mile and mile amateur
and professional goes. There will also bo a
contest for thn silver cup now hold by O.
A. Maxwell , the champion half mile rider
of the state.
SfJIS.VKS IX MAXIJKACTl HHS HAM * .
.Me ll Wlm Mulct- ( InWlHMlN C
'Kaiiiul for Iln/tliieKN.
Manufacture ! ) ball Is ono of the most at *
tractive la the crowds which visit thu
groundH und Is filled with spectators from ,
early morning until late at night. There
Is no wonder that this Is true , for It Is ono
of the most Interesting structures at the
fair , both In nature of UK contents and the
manner of arrangement. It Is filled to Its
capacity with the wares of Nebraska manu
facturing concerns , many of which show the
process ot manufacture. They have one and
nil devoted great cart ) and considerable ex
pense to arrange the sections net aside for
their use and there Is no two of them which
present * * } anything like the appearance ot
its neighbor. In this respect It excels any
thing on the grounds. The most of tha
manufacturers have something In the way
of a permanent structure In whlclv they ara
located and these have been draped wltli
hunting and other accessories which eel oft
the wares. Thin work has been done In the
moat attractive manner possible. The
crowds seem to never tire of passing through
the building , and the same faces are been
again and again making the rounds.
Most of the. exhibitors arc giving out
something In the way of souvenirs and people
ple can bo seen at every turn who have ac
cumulated enough of them to make their
pockets bulge.
Nebraska IB not generally classed at a
manufacturing elate and In comparison with
many others It I.i not There are few
pe-oplo , however , who realize Just how ex
tensive tliti Industries of the state are ,
While of course they are not all represented
at the fair , there are enough of them to
show that the cast has'not a monopoly ot
this line of business Thu building la not
devoted entirely to warca manufactured la
tUo Ktate , but many of the booths are , ted
