10 TJITC O1MATIA DAILY 111318 : - SUNDAY" , D13CM3MHI3II 20 , 1800. ECHOES OF THE ANTE ROOM | The past week was an active one In Ma- noiilo clrclr * . This was almost entirely duo to the fact that one of the state bodltfl , the grand chapter of the Iloyal Arch Masons , convened In annual session In Masonic tem ple. The session wca opened at 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoon , consumed the re mainder of the afternoon and the following day , and adjourned lateen Friday night. The business transacted was both of n routine anil Important character , but none of It wno of public Interest. Omaha was again chcsen as tlio place for holding the next session , which will he held during December of next year. Tbo following were elected officers of the body : Grand high prlrflt , Charles C. Hit- tcnhouse , Hastings ; deputy grand high priest , llobcrt II. Henry , Lincoln ; Brand king , John J. Mercer , Omaha ; grand scribe , James Dlnsrcore , Hebron ; grand secretary , William II. llowcn. Omaha ; grand treasurer , Lucius D. Wchanls , Fremont ; grand cap tain of the host , John S. Warmon , Tceumseh ; grand principal sojourner , II. A. Turton. Lexington ; gtnnd royal arch captain , J. W. Maynard , Oiralm ; ; grand master of the third veil , Ueorgo J. Spolin. Superior ; grand mas ter of the second veil. II. F. Thomas , Omaha ; grand master of the first veil , Frank Mc- Olvcrln ; grand sentinel. Jacob King , Papll- The Bcstlon was attended by about 100 delegates , who represented some thirty of the forty subordinate chapters In the state. They were well entertained. On Thursday night they saw thirty camllatcs , the high priests-elect of subordinate lodges , receive the order of high prlcats. and on Friday night they watched Omaha chapter No. 1 conferring degrees. After the latter cere mony they were the guests of honor at an excellent bar.rjuct , which was served In the dining room of the temple. Ono hundred niul fifty were about the tables. On Thursday morning the grand council of royal and select masters held Its meeting In the tomplu and adjourned In time for the grand chapter erosion. The body's business ivas also of a routine character. The follow ing ofllcorH were elected : Charles 1'helps of Sclitiylcr. grand master ; James Tyler of Lincoln , deputy grand master ; John J. Mer- ror of Omaha , principal conductor of work ; Daniel Wheeler of Omaha , treasurer ; William II. Ilowen of Omaha , secretary ; Alfred Olson , conductor of the council ; Jacob King , scn- tlncl ; II. II. Henry of Columbus , steward. Mount Calvary commandcry No. 1 , Knights Templar , conferred the order of the Bed Cross upon four candidates. The ceremony was followed by a banquet of considerable pretension. The evening of feasting and toasting was heartily enjoyed. Mnilrrn Wniiilmoit of America. Ths foresters of Omaha camp No. 120 liavo received a communication from State Deputy Zlnk of Grand Island , asking them to attend the state camp meeting , which con venes on the first Tuesday In February , for the purpose of exemplifying the degree work before that body. In the letter Mr. Kink says that the team Is recognized as the best drilled in tno state. Tlio loresiers have not as yet decided whether or not to accept the Invitation , but It Is probable that tlit > v will go. Omaha camp Is considering the advisabil ity of holding a public Installation of ofll- : ors In January. The matter 1 In doubt because the camp Is preparing for another entertainment next month. At Us meeting ou Wednesday night the camp will discuss ngaln tbo reserve question. J. B. Van Olliler will lead flip debate In opposi tion , and W. 13. Cady will lead In favor of tlio scheme. The Parliamentary club of Pansy camp , Hoy.il Neighbors , mot last Friday at the resldenco of Mrs. J. I. Watts , Twenty- fourth and Illnncy streets. The meeting was an Interesting , entertaining and enjoyable affnl. * . Ivy camp No. 2 , Uoyal Neighbors , has elected the following officers : Mrs. W. II , Wlnans , O. ; Mrs. Dukes , V. O. ; Mrs. L. Strasbutigh , H. ; Mrs. C. Bros his , H. ; Mrs. II. 1) . Stone , C. ; .Miss Carrie Cruinmlc , M. ; Mrs. Martin. I. S. ; Mrs. Bradford , O. S. ; Mrs. Hnskoll , P. ; Drs. Miller and Clark. P. ; Mrs. llcmingtoii , member of Hoard of Mana gers ; Mrs. Blcpen , delegate to head cnmp ; Mrs. Kemp , alternate. Silver Star camp No. 99D of Cozad elected the following olllccrs : M. II. Brown , V. C. ; Sam Ilrady , W. A. ; George O. Drown , B. ; Samuel Atkinson , C. ; P. A. Hess , E. ; Scott Dunn , W. ; W. II. Burgess , S. Camp No. 270 o [ Beatrice elected as fol lows : A. J , Johnnon , V. C. ; Frank Smith , W. A. ; W. L. Lolg'h , E. B. ; John Weather- wax. I. W. ; Charles Cushman. S. ; C. E. While , M. ; D. Boswcll and II. 11. Smith , P. Camp No. SS7 of Exeter elected as fol lows : Wilbur Bill , V. C. ; Henry Myers , W. A. ; Charles Heel , D. B. ; William Dyer , C. ; J3. II. Lancaster , E. ; Joseph Kedfcrn , W. ; Clarence Marvel , S. The North Bend lodge has elected the fol lowing officers : George Meltonberger , V. C. ; William Steele , W. A. ; Charles S. . Fowler , C. ; Charles Illicit , B. ; B. Walker , M. ; Ernest Kern , delegate. The Itoyal Neighbors of North Bend elected as follows : Mrs. Daisy Elgler , O. ; Miss Olllc Necdsom , V. 0. ; Mrs. Ernest Kern , H. ; Mrs. Charles Fowler , II. ; Mrs. M. II. Brown , C. ; Mrs. Hester Dnan , delegate to head camp ; Mrs. Anna Kastle , M. ; Miss Laura Browning , M.j Mrs. Joalo Doon. I. S. Vrnriuil Union of America. Ono of the most attractive and enjoyable entertainments yet given by Banner lodge occurred last Thursday evening. H was the occasion of the representation of a Japanese wedding , which was given to perfection and witnessed by a select audlcnco of 200 of Omaha's beat citizens. The officers and members of the lodge took an active part In making the affair a success. Much credit la duo Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Barr , who drilled these who took part In the marriage ceremony. A large stage wna erected and handsomely decorated with Japanese curi osities , furnished chiefly by Mrs. Barr , who spent three years In'Japan a few years ago. The cast of characters la the per formance was as follows : llrldi * Miss Yono Majors tii-oom K. L. llarr Hrldo's Mother Mrs. F. J. Palmer llrlde'H Father 11. W. llarr Groom's Mother Mr * . F. C. Ucst Groom's Father F. C. Best Go-between Mark M. Booth ao-botweon'H Wife Miss Muy Stevens Attendants . .MlKBiM Lula Fcency and Margaret Barr Friends Mrs. F. F. Iloope , Mrs. P. C. Hough , Misses I.lzzlo Tlcuril anil Luru Lovl. Geisha Girl Miss Virginia Merges At the close of the ceremony , which was elaborate , attractive and well carried out , the Gojeso ( feast ) , which consisted of rice with chopsticks and tea , was served. In addition to the ceremony the following In teresting program was rendered : Selection Orchestra A. H. Sander. Jr. , Bon V. Walter , Fred Walter and Mrs. Wilson. Ilecltatlon Mr. Joe McKtnnlo Violin Solo Kmlly Clevo Selection Orchestra JliiMH Bolo. . . Prof. C. A. Jncobson limit Prof. Jucobson and Kninm Miller Selection ; Orchestra lledtatlon and Son.Miss Virginia Merges Vcrnost lodge No. 02 of South Omaha was visited Saturday evening by a number of * Omaha members who conferred the de gree of fraternity upon several new mem bers. bers.A A now lodge of the order , with fifty mem bers , will bo organized this week on South Thirteenth street. A largo lodge has been organized at Lincoln , and another at Cedar Ilaplds , la. The now badges have arrived and will be furnished all lodges of the order , which now number seventy. Woodmen of Ihc World. 6 On last Thursday night Alpha camp elected the following ofllcera for the coming term : George C. Thompson , C. 0 , ; J. F , Lally , A. L. ; II. B. McKclvy. I ) . ; C. B , Allen , 0. ; B. B , Cox. B. ; Gus Bruegcman , W. ; W. B. Church. 8. ; W. II. Haochctt , J. B. Claussen and II. M , Stone , P. ; George Cott , member of board of managers. The following were elected delegates to the con vention bead camp which meets at Lincoln on February 2 : George C. Thompson , C , E. Allen , George S. Cott , It. E. McKclvy , L. B. Lucas. W. V. Tcetzcl , John P. Mender- on , J. . L. Colllui , J. A , Bowler , M. Ketier , George D. Illce , George II. Schlch , E. J Starr , W. II. Hanchctt. J. F , Lally , Henry Ostrom. J. B , Wooilhall and Will L. Seism The delegation was Instructed to work In behalf of rcparato beneficiary Jurisdictions. This will he one of the matters that will bo fought out at the meetings of the con vention head en nips all over the country. The delegation Is also pledged to support and work for George C. Thompson for head consul , the presiding officer of the camp. Golden Hod Grove No. 1 , Woodmen Circle gave a social entertainment and card party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kuhn on December 9. Among those present were : Messrs. and Mesdamcs G. W. Wil liams , C. M. Ilawltzer , 0. N. Wilson , J. St. Clalr. W. Spellcrberg , George Cott , F. A. Mullen. M. Kolser , John G. Kuhn ; Messrs. M. J. Howcll , T. M. Donncll , A. Kuhn , J. Austin , W. E. Yodcr , Dr. Clausscn , A. St. Clalr ; Misses V. Holding , Florence Allen. Alice Itnddcr , Nellie Schulan , Nellie Sulli van , Lcona Cottrell. Blanche St. Clalr , MIsd Johnson , A. Quintan , Mrs. W. K. Jacobs , Mrs. Bond , Mrs. M. Kuhn , Marie Mullen ; Masters J. Arthur Kuhn , Chancy Mullen. Mrs. G. Williams 'won the first prize for women , and Miss A. Quintan received the consolation prize. The gentlemen's first prize was won by Mr. F. A. Mullen and the consolation prlzo by Mr. J. Austin. Afterward dainty refreshments were served and music concluded a very pleasant even ing. _ . Ancient Orili-r of I'lilli'd Workmrii. The Past Master Workmen association of Douglas county held a very Interesting ses sion at Labor Temple last Wednesday. The body Is preparing for the next grand lodge session , to be held in this city In May. Different committees are working on reports to be submitted to tin ; association , recom mending new laws and changes In the by laws to conform with the existing condition In the grand lodge. At the next meeting of the association definite action will bo taken on some reports of committees which arc very Interesting , as they relate to what has been done In the Jurisdiction In the last two years. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : J. Jaskaslek , president ; Dr. S. H. Patten , vice president ; C. W. Miller , sec retory ; J. T. Smith , treasurer ; S. S. Watt , seargent-at-anns. The officers will be Installed at the next regular meeting January 21. The complimentary benefit to be tendered J. J. H. Heedy , a member of Omaha lodge No. 18 , Ancient Order of United Workmen and of Alpha camp No. 1 , Woodmen of the World , Monday evening , December 25 , at Myrtle hall , has the endorsement of his friends In lodge and camp. The object Is to relieve the extra burden resting upon Mr. Ilcddy by reason of the old ho Is rendering aged relatives who look to him and his family for their support at this time. Mrr. Hcddy Is spending the winter In Kansas , ministering to these dependent on her self- sacrifice. The hearty goodwill of those who have given their names and encouragement to this entertainment Is a strong recom mendation to others to assist In making the occasion one of such marked success that tlie wormy oujcct snaii uu ui-cuiuinisuuu , The program will consist of elocutionary recitals , music , statue posing , pantomime , etc. Coffee and cake will be served. The exercises will be under the direction of Miss Zulema Fuller and classes , assisted by Mr. W. J. Putnam-Cramer , Mr. C. M. Wood- brldgo and others. The following are the officers elected by Bohemian lodge No. 3M : F. W. Bandhauer. M. W. ; Vaclav Kubec , P. ; F. Swojtek , O. ; Vaclav Btaha , recorder : J. V. Vncek. F. ; F. Langpaul. receiver ; Joseph Mikulas , G. ; Joficph Kulas , I. AV. ; Joseph A. Uby , O. W. Washington lodge Nn. 27 , Degree of Honor , lias elected ofllcera as follows : Mrs. Samlra Wade , P. C. of II. ; Mrs. Magglo Bright , C. of H.j Mrs. M. Heed. L. of H. ; Mrs. P. Wyman. C. of C. ; Mrs. Katie Jordan , recorder ; Mrs. Katlo Schmidt , R ; Mrs. Melissa A. Allwlnc , receiver ; Miss Dagmar Hanscn , U. ; Mrs. Mary Sadllek , I. W. ; Mr. George A. Innle , O. W. Lodge No. 23 of Fremont elected the fol lowing : Louis Hanson , M. W. ; N. S. Short , F. ; John D. Markey , 0. : A. K. Dawe , re corder ; S. Sickle , P. ; F. M. Smith , receiver ; G. U. Davis. G. ; Hans Selmscn , 1. W. ; L. A. Harris , O. W. Ledge No. 42 , Degree of Honor , of Exeter elected as follows : Mrs. H. 11. Williams , C. of H. ; Mrs. William Buck , L. of H. : Mrs. W. M. Nalr. C. of C. ; Miss Jessie Pflng. re corder ; Mrs. J. W. Haney , P. ; Mrs. J. Pflug , receiver ; Mrs. W. F. Nevens , U. ; Mrs. S. 1 * . Lceter , I. W. ; William Buck. 0. W. Oraiiil Army of tlit Iloiuilillc. The local posts and corps have elected officers as follows : U. S. Grant Post No. 102 Andrew Tray- nor , C. ; Simeon T. Jossclyn , S. V. C. ; John Jeff coat. J. V. C. ; Itobcrt M. Stone , S. ; Luther H. Harmon , C. ; Frank Bryant , O. D. ; John Johnson , 0. G. ; Hobert S. Wilcox , Q. ; S. A. Harmon , John Jcffcoat , delegates. U. S. Grant Woman's Hcllcf Corim Mrs. Newton , P. ; Mrs. Eastman , S. V. P. ; Mrs. Traynor , J. V. P. ; Mrs. Jcffcoat , C. ; Mrs. Dr. Morton , T. ; Mrs. Wilcox , S. ; Mrs. Cook , C. ; Mrs. Potter , G. George Crook Post No. 2C2 Ellas Gllmore , C. ; John B. Furay. S. V. C. ; George A. Itath- burn , J. V. C. : S. K. Spaldlng , S. ; A. K. Uhoadcs , Q. ; Thomas L. Hull , 0. D. ; A. Wlncgard. O. G. ; George McCoy , T. ; E. Gll- C. ; John B. Furay , S. V. C. ; George A. Hath- burlal corps ; Lee S. Eetcllc. P. Simpson , 11. L. Bnrket , C. J. Greene , John H. Berger , delegates. Samuel Dennis Belief Corps of South Omaha Mrs. S. Ch'cslcy , P. ; Mrs. Scott , S. V. P. ; Mrs. Alexander , J. V. P. ; Mrs. Wil liams. C. ; Mh/s Minnie Dennis , T. ; Mrs. J. 0. Eastman , C. ; Mrs. Laura Pcnner , A. C. ; Mra. H. Wirlck , G. ; Mrs. Crawford , A. G. ; Mrs. Williams , delegate to state encamp ment ; Mrs. Fenucr , alternate to state en campment. George Crook Woman's Belief Corps No. SS Mra. Hull , P. : Mrs. Jones , S. V. P. ; Mra. Gllmore , J. V. P. ; Mrs. Uhoades. C. ; .Mrs. Askwlth , T. ; Mrs. Johnston , S. ; Mrs. Brugh , C. ; Mrs. Standard , G. ; Mrs. Johnston , dele gate ; Mrs. Proctor , alternate. John Brown Post No. 70 of Exeter has elected the following officers : William Ilamsdcll , C. ; John W. Lamb. S. V. C. ; John Beardsley , J. V. C. : N. S. Babcock , Q , ; J. K. Barber , O. D. ; Amos Lefler , O. G. The Woman's Relief corps of Exeter has elected the following : Mrs. A. L-efler , P. ; Mrs. William Haincdcll , S. V. P. ; Mrs. U. Colwcll , J. V. P. ; Mra. J. W. Lamb , C. ; Mrs , J. Beardaloy , C. ; Mrs , O. S. Crane , A. C. ; Mrs. E. Parsons , G. ; Mrs. J. Llndon , A. G. ; Mrs. W. Woodard , T. ; Mrs. George Moorehead , S. The election In John W. Vance post No. 272 of Battle Creek resulted as follows : Joseph Shipley , C. ; J. W. Ulsk. S. V. C. ; George Worthlngton , J. V. C. ; F. W. Blch- imlr.011. A. ; William Low , No. 1 , Q. ; William Low , No. 2 , S. ; J. W. Stlrk , C. ; William Barnes , O. D. ; C. A. Hcdman , O. G. ; J. W. Ulsk , delegate ; William Low , No. 1 , alter nate. Gorflold Circle , No. 11 , Woman's Relief Cori > s , will hold Its annual election of offi cers Wednesday afternoon , December 23. natiKlitem of Veli-rnitK. Mrs. J. M. Thureton Tent No. 1 , the first tent of the order that has ever been or ganized In Omaha , and which was only Instituted November 25 , will meet at Grand Array of Republic ball Monday evening , De- cnmber 21 , for the purpose of electing offi cers for the ensuing year. All members are earnestly requested to be present. The tent Is la a very nourishing condition , mus- torlne new recruits at almost every meet- In ir. Three were received at the last meetIng - Ing , with four applications on tile for In vestigation. The members are very enthusi astic and propose to have the leading tent In the state. IndfiHMiilent Orilrr of Formic . Tbo first of the proposed now courts In the city wan Instituted last week by Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger Samuel I. Osmond , assisted by Court Utputy Charles Bombolt and others. . The Institution occurred In the Foresters' nail ut Sixteenth and Douglas streets. The now body Is named Court Ak- Sar-Bcn. The election of officers resulted as follows : James W. Dndd. D. ; John Ruth * vcn , C. U. : Smith Aruclt. 1' . C. H. ; Erne t Rohlflng. jr. , V. 01 : Hlcuard 0. Hewitt , It , 3. ; Thurnmn R. Huiton , P. 8. ; Herman A , Haimn , T , ; HOY. John 0. Staples. C , ; Mai tin Itameo. a. W. ; John B. II. White , J , W. ; E. E. Nunbauci , a. D.J John MaUern , no GL an DL BUTT A FEW DAYS LEFT. , , . . It is now but four days nintil Christmas and at the rate sales are made there will be but little of our stock of goods left at the end of that time. There is still a good assortment , . from which to select a beautiful Christmas , present at a bargain , The corporation of Max Meyer & Bro. Co. is going out of'business , It's stock of goods must be sold , that's all there is about it. . . . . . . . . . . * > CLOSING CLOSING OUT OUT Rare Bargains for Ladies. Rare Bargains for Gentlemen. Rare Bargains for Gentlemen. Rare Bargains in Silver. Former Our Former Our Sterling Snuff Boxes G.30 3.30 Former Our Price. Price. Prlec. 1'rlco. Sterling Tolmrco Box , gilt Price. Price. Oak satin lined Jewel Box. K. P. Cuff Buttons $1.00 to $ 1.50 J .50 lined 13.CO C.CO combination lock $10.00 $5.00 Sterling Silver Cult ButtoiiH , 1 gilt Desk CloeU , ink wells FRUIT KNIVES. Sterling Lorgnettes . . $10 to 12.50 M nnil 4.00 ll.CO to 3.00 .73 ntlacheil 7.00 2.00 Porcelain and barlry corn ban- Sterling Ilutton Hooks..J2.50 to 0.00 $1 to B.SO Solid Gold CllfC Buttons 2.50 to 13.00 Sterling Bark Clothes Brush. . C.OO 3.00 illo Fruit Knives $5.00 $1.00 Sterling Cuticle Knives.$3 to 4.00 1.00 Solid Gold Scarf Pins , $1.50 to 5.00 2.5n 1 sterling handle Whisk Broom C.OO 2.50 ORANGK SPOONS. Sterling Vlnngrcttes $3 to 4.00 1.00 Solid Gold Scarf Pins. $1.03 to 3.50 1.50 Sterling Mulch Sufi' . . $ .1.00 lo 7.5U $1 to .TOO Romanesque Rogers Bros. , Sterling Napkin Hlnjjs C.OO 2.00 Hest Rolled Pluto Scarf Plus , Sterling Stamp Boxes.$2.23 to 4.00 $1 to 1.50 per set 2.i > 0 1,23 Sterling Nnpkln Kings 4-50 1.50 $1.00 to 1.50 .50 Sterling Key Kings ? 1 to 2.00 .50 to l.l'O ' ROGERS BROS. HKI3KY FORKS. Sterling Hand Mirror 7.50 4.00 Gold Illlcil-heiiiU-il CancH 12.CO . Sterling Cork Screws C.50 .1.00 Portland pattern , 3 prougi , per Sterling Clothes Uruslien C.OO 2.50 Solid gold-headed Canes ? C to 12.CO Sterling Corlwruw , folds. . . . 5.00 2.50 set . . . . ! ! . . . 3.00 1.25 Sterling Pin Trays 3.BO 1.25 Sterling Sliver Mounted Sterling Corkwrrw. folds 3.50 1.50 Columbia pattern , 2 prong , per Sterling Pin Trays fi.O ) 2.50 Cnnes W.to 4.50 1.00 Sterling Shaving Brush 4.50 2.00 not 3.00 1,23 Sterling Pin Trays 8.00 3.00 Sterling Silver Mounted Paper Sterling Shaving Brush , very Savoy pattern , 2 prong , per Sterling Pin Trays 7.50 3.00 Knives , J200 to 2.50 1.00 heavy 10.00 3.00 sU 3.00 1.23 Sterling Picture Frames 3.00 1.50 Sterling Silver Pocket Mirrors 3.00 1.60 Cups and Saucers , quadruple Sterling Picture Frames , cabi Stirling Sll\rr Napkin lllng . . C.OO 2.CO Plato 4.00 2.00 MEDIUM FORKS net size IS.00 S.OO SOLID C10L13 1CMBLU.M CHARMS. Cups and Saucerw , quadruple Plain dozen mid fancy handle , per Sterling Writing Set , two Combined K. T. and Shrlner. . SJ.OO 20.cn plate 7.00 3.00 9.00 4.50 pieces 7.50 3.00 Combined K. T. and S.irlner. . 12. CO 7.00 Cups and Saucers , quadruple. ICE CREAM SETS. Sterling Silver Holiler , II kt Combined K. T. and Shrlner. . 30.00 15.CO pluto C.73 3.00 2 sots. 13-pleeo Win. Rogers , gold pen 5.00 2.00 K. T. , Jeweled , rubles and diamonds Cups nnd Saucers , quadruple gilt bowl 7.00 3.50 Sterling Silver Pencils 4.00 1.00 mends " 0.00 13.00 plate 5.00 1.50 KNIVES. Pine II kt. Clold Hair Comb. 1S.50 8.00 K. T 20.00 12.00 Sterling Court Piaster Cases , 1 dor.cn Fine 14 kt. Gold Hnlr Comb. 20.00 9.00 K. T 33.110 IS.00 $1.50 to -1.00 73c to 1.50 composition Ivory han dle , steel blade . Fine 14 let. Gold Hair Comb. 12.00 fi.OO , per dozrn 10.50 C.OO . K. T 12.50 S.OO SOLID GOLD WATCH ' CHAIN'S AT 15X- 1 dozen Fine 14 kt. Gold Hair Comb. 15.00 5.00 . Ivory handle , sliver , K. T 40.00 20.00 TKEMKhY LOW P1UC15S. plated blades , per dozen. . . . 15.00 S.OO V Fine 14 kt. Gold Hair Comb. fi.50 4.00 Chap ) tor S.OO 4.00 Fine 14 kt. Gold Hair Comb. C.OO 3.00 if i > ln 00 G.OO Rogers Bros. , per dozen 4.00 3.00 Fine 11 let. Gold Hat Pin , en k. P. , i. b.'o.'r. . M. w. ' A' , ' Rare Bargains in Novelties. nmelcd ball C.OO 3.00 A. O. U. W. nnd U. A 5.50 2.50 Rare Bargains in Rings. Fine 11 kt. Gold Hat Pin , Former Our en Clgnr Case 32.50 12.00 amclcd swords C.OO 3.00 Price. Price. Beer . Mugs 5.50 2.00 Former Our Fine 11 kt. Gold Hat Pin . . Sterling nnd Bono PaperKnives 8.00 3.00 Orange Cups and Spoons and Price. Price Knives $2.00 to $ 2.50 Jl.OO Fine solid Gold Slick Pins Plates 5.00 2.50 Solid Gold Rings $ 1.00 $ .50 $1.50 to C.OO 2.50 Sterling Paper Knives 1.50 3.00 Orange Cups nnd Spoons nnd Fine Solid Gold Rings < 4 former price. Sterling back Pocket Mirrors. . 3.00 1.00 Flno solid Gold Stick Pins PlHtes -1.50 2.00 Diamond $ .1.00 to 3.50 1.50 Sterling Flasks 2T..OO 12.00 Sterling VlnngrcttrH W to 4.00ltol.50 than cost. Rings 10 to 20 per cent less Sterling Silver Epworth Sterling Flasks 13.00 C.OO Sterling silver rhatclnln , Ser Solid Gold Initial Rings , engraved pent. 3 swivels 7.50 3.00 League Pins 14 kt. Gold Pens , In sterling graved , Imitation Solid Gold Bnworth League holders 5.00 2.00 Sterling silver Clmtolnln , ntaolc Pins 1.50 Solid Gold Toothpicks 5.00 2.00 Flcur-de-llH , 3-swivel 7.50 3.00 onyx , medium weight shank 7.60 3.50 Solid Sterling Silver Enameled Veil Sterling Silver Pencils 4.00 1.00 Sterling silver Chatelaln , very Gold Initial Ring * , en Clasps 2.50 1.00 Writing Set , sterling silver , 2 lino. C-snIvcl 12.50 6.00 graved , Imitation black Sterling Silver Cult Pins 1.00 .50 pieces 7.50 3.00 Sterling sliver Butter Knives onyx , extra hciivy shank. . . . 0.00 6.50 11. P. Cuff Pins 1.00 .50 Sterling Bicycle. Name Plates .7.- ; .23 $2.50 to 4.00 1.50 Gold Initial Rings , medium Solid Gold Cuft Pins 2.00 1.00 Sterling Whistles 2.00 .50 Sterling silver Bon Bon shank , C diamond chips 0.00 5.50 Solid Gold Ilrooch K.OO 3.00 Sterling Shaving Soap Box. . . . 7.50 4.00 Spoons } 2.50 to C.OO fl to 2.00 Gold Initial Rings , heavy Solid Gold Brooch $7.50 to 30.00 J4 to 15.00 Sterling Cigarette Cases 12.00 4.00 Stirling silver Orange shank. C diamond chips 12.00 7.00 Knives 2.50 1.50 Solid Gold Thlmbllw $4,50 to 6.00 S.OO DIAMONDS DIAMONDS DIAMONDS DIAMONDS 20 per Cent Below Cost , 20 Per Cent Below Cost. 20 Per Cent Below Cost. 20 Per Cent Below Cost. nn " nn "np nn J. IB. ; Dr. J. C. Claussen , P. ; Dr. J. C. Claussen , James W. Dodd and Smith Arnejl. T. ; John Ruthvcn , J. O. Staples , delegates to ilgh court ; Richard C. Hewitt , Herman A. Hanson , alternates. Court Allemanla No. 3023 of South Omaha las elected officers as follows : Charles Grant , C. D. ; Charles Bomholt , C. R. ; George Schrlvcr , V. C. R. ; F. Ruplng. R. S. ; Wll- lam Schoon , F. S. ; H. Treuble , T. ; F. Heffilnger. C. ; C. M. Sohlndel , P. ; R. Schune- man , S. W. ; Charles Hecse. J. W. ; A. Kunkel , S. B. ; H. Herbst , J. B. ; EKarsch. . F. Heffllnger , R. Schmidt. T. ; Charles Bomholt , Frank Christmann , William Schocn , dele gates to high court ; E. Karsch , F. Mortens , alternates. i SOMM of Vi' The local members of the Sons of Veterans are getting Into line by preparing to bring to this city during the exposition year an other convention , the national encampment of their order. No united steps or con certed action has as yet been taken In the matter , although some of the members are at work pulllni : the wires. The encampment would bo a very deslr- able adjunct to the exposition. It would bring to the city about 0,000 uniformed men and In addition several thousand other pee ple. If It Is secured an endeavor will be nado to Induce congress to allow the order ! : o camp at the old fort. Next year's en campment Is to bo held In Indianapolis dur ing" August. | Last Tuesday night George Crook camp , No. 1 , held a reception at the residence of ( ! . M. Rawltzer , 3012 Oak street. The even ing was very enjoyably spent. The program Included an address on the "Good of the Order" by Colonel George P. Wolz of Fre mont , division commander , a song by Ruby Forbes , a piano solo by Clifford Forbes and a violin solo by George Becker , -who was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. C. S. Slmmerman. Dancing was Indulged In and refreshments were served. Among those present were. Messrs. and Mesdames A. II. Hawltzer , C. M. Rawltzer , F. G. Bennett , 0. li. Salisbury , J. G. Kuhn , "W. K. Jacobs and A. C. Cooper ; Misses Ruby Forbes , M. Rawltzer and A. Howe ; Messrs. J. L. Gid eon , G. W. Griffith. E. E. Cole , B. L. Burrls , Joseph Becker. William Muleahy and C. N. Forbes. Colonel George F. Wolz and Dr. L. A. Merrlam. Next Wednesday night the camp will hold a grand muster In Grand Army of the Re public hall. Twenty-five candidates are scheduled to mount the goat during the course of tlio evening. Frank E. Moorcs camp , No. 21 , elected the following officers last Monday : S. T. Wiggins , captain ; William C. YoUer , first lieutenant ; William L. Francis , second lieutenant ; Fred Chlte , George I. Yoder and William Anthony , camp council ; Daniel L. Johnson , delegate ; E. L. Burrls , alternate. Dr. J. W. Parsons was appointed quartermaster sergeant by Captaln-olect Wiggins , The remainder of the staff officers will bo appointed at an early date. _ Itoyttl Arcanum. At the last regular meeting Union Pacific council No. 10G9 elected officers as follows : William M. Glller , R. ; Edwin- . Perfect , V. R , ; A. E. Hutclilnson , P. R.j E , B. Berry- man. 0. ; A. P. Brink , S. ; J. B , Reynolds , C. ; D. T Stubbs , T. ; T. J. Mackay , C. ; C. A. Grlmmel , G. ; R. C. Hayes. W. ; W. F. Thomas , S. The officers will bo Installed on January 11. At the saino meeting fourteen applications for membership were received , of 1'ylliliiM. Lodge No , 163 of Cozad elected the fol lowing officers : Harry Lcflcr , C. C. ; J. S. Larmon , V. C. ; J. B. Hughes , P. ; Charles Strolt , M. of W- : Henry Crow , M. of E. ; Fred Allen , M. of P. ; El E. Cook , K. R. S. ; M. H. Brown , M. at A. Planet lodge , No. 4 , of this city elected the following : Julius Treltschko. D. D. G. C. ; William Stark , C. C. ; Edward Gursky , V. C. ; August Karfcten , M. of W. ; Julius Treitschko , K. of H. S. ; Gustavo Fries , P. ; Jacob Frank , M. of E. ; Samuel Motz , M. of P. ; Paul L , Wagner , M. of A. ; Henry Moeller , I. G. ; Nlckolaus Frlcdrlchsen , 0. Q. Ilmllirrlioiiil of Kllcx. The ladles' social which was given by the local ledge In Its lodge rooms last Thursday night was a delightful affair. It was very well attended and some of the best society pc-oplo were numbered In the list of guest * . The evening was largely spent In dancing In the large ledge hall , the lloor of which was covered with canvas for the occasion. Numerous tables were provided for those who wlahed to play cards. During the course of the evening excellent refreshments were served. The affair was aur-h a pronounced success that Just plcbt the lodco de cided to glvo monthly functions during the winter. Ladles' socials and stag parties will. alternate In the program. The arrange ments for the former have * been placed In the hands of a permanent committee , con sisting of E. O'Brien , W. Barrett , A. D. Tuz- alln , Dr. G. S. Nason , W. J. Foyo and A. J. Van Kuran. The arrangements for the stag parties will be made by another permanent committee , which Is composed of the follow ing : George 1 * . Cronlf , Moso O'Brien , J. E. Tetart , C. W. Cockrell , Jo Barton and "Doc" Haynes. Imperial Myxdu Windsor Castle , No. 1 , held Its usual ses sion last Friday evening in Its hall In Labor temple. There were several candidates who traveled the rocky road , but with a courage born of the zeal that comes only to these who Join the Legion , they pushed ( or were pushed ) forward till Ihoy had fully earned Iho title by which they were finally greeted , "Mystics. " This belng'tho last meeting of the castto for 1S9C , an election of officers was held , re sulting as follows : G. A. Rohrbough. re gent ; H. C. Akin , vice regent ; F. E. Win ning. secretary ; W. P. Knapp , treasurer ; W. T. Sprlngmeyer , herald ; Louis Lehmann , guard ; M. W. Prime , watch ; H. L. Tostevln , trustee for three years. Mrs. M. F. Akin retains her position of past regent , the re gent having been re-elected. The enter tainment committee then took charge , but owing to the lateness of the hour , only fur nished a short program , but It was exceed ingly enjoyable. It was as follows : Reci tation , "Tho Crushed Tragedian , " H. L. Tostovln ; song , "Three Long Days , " Imperial quartet , consisting of Akin , Prlmo , Henry and Packard. They were recalled and sang , "Swing Low , Sweet Chariot. " Order of tinWorld. . Preparations are being made for an cn- Joyablo tlnio at the monthly social of Myrtle ledge No. 399 on January 4. The big cake , a thlrteen-pounder , will bo the center of attraction , and every member Is hustling to sea how many chances can bo sold on It , Elections of officers In the various lodges take place the last meeting In December , and Installations ! are duo on the first stated meeting In January. Every member In good standing Is asked to make It a point to attend the meetings during the month and sco that good officers are elected for the ensuing year. Inilrpciiilfiit Orclor of Oilil Follow * ) . Ivy Rebekah ledge No. 33 elected as fol lows : Mrs. M. A. Jeffries , N. G. ; Miss Llzzlo Craddock , V. G. ; MUs lola Chllds , S. ; Mrs. Harriet Parker , T. The Keystone ledge No. 165 election re sulted as follows : A. F. Rick. N. G. ; Wil liam Bcrbou , V. G. ; J. J. Myers , S. ; J. C , Klotz , T. In Mary Rebekah lodge of David City Mrs. F. W. Sleeper was elected N. G. ; Miss Belle Humphrey , V. G. ; Miss Jessie Hall , S. , and Miss Gertrude Humphrey , T. Mrs. Emma G. Smith was recommended for appointment to the office of lodge deputy. TUACIIKHS ANUMAMTOHS WOltltlEU May Nol Ilreelvo Oopi-mlior Salaried Until Afler iC The public school teachers end Janitors are cxperlcncins a goqd deal of anxiety on account of their December salaries. In previ ous years It has teen customary for the board to arrange lo pay the December sal aries before the holidays In order that the employes might bo aWe to use the money for Christmas. But this year there are serious objections lo this course. There are already ; warrants registered ag gregating a largo amount and If the salaries are allowed before the first of the month $25,000 will be added to the amount on which the taxpayers must pay Interest. If the salaries are not paid until they are due the fund will have been reinforced by the payment of many of thu saloon licenses and there will bo no necessity for paying in terest on the warrants. For this reason several members of the board are opposed to making the usual concession , white others are lu favor of gratifying the teachers any how , _ I'nflllc Iliirltor Ilouril nt Work" . LOS ANGELES , Dec. 19. The members of the harbor board visited San Pedro and devoted their first visit to traversing the bay , no soundings being made. The board will visit San Pedro again thla morning , employing the coast survey vessel Godney to make a more thorough Inspection , They will then steam to Santa Monica , and this will probably complete the official inspec tion of the two harbaru. Hearings will bo gUca Monday. SCIIURIG GETS A CLEAN BILL Experts Pile Their Eeport on the County Hospital "Wiring. PROSPECT OF ANOTHER INVESTIGATION JonkliiN Snyn Only Iiiiiintun unit Kni- Itloyi'H Shall Havelliinril and nt tin : dimity Poor Farm. City Electrician Schurlg , who was ac cused by H. S. Thomas before the Board of County Commissioners with falling to properly wire the county hospital according to contract and specifications , was given u clean hill at the meeting of the commission ers yesterday morning. His vindication was embodied In the report of expert electricians , W. F. White , Irwen Levlston and W. S. Rogers , who were appointed by the board to make an Investigation. The report was as follows : "In accordance anco with the Instructions of your honora ble body , we have this day made an ex amination and inspection of the wiring of the county hospital with particular refer ence to the manner In which the contractor has fulfilled the terras of his agreement , and beg to submit the following report of Its findings : "Tho main building and halls are wired for 190 lamps , now Installed , and under the terms of the contract the wires must have capacity ftfr twice this number , or 3SO lamps. The rear building , to make up the balance of the COO lamps called for , should to wired for 220 lamps , of which number 110 lamps are now Installed. "Tho electric current Is now being supplied by the New Omaha Thomson-Houston Elec tric Light company , whoe wires connect to the hospital wiring near Its center of distribution , so that the feeders , running to the centers of distribution from the dynamo room , are used for only a part of the distance , and the per cent of loss In eald feeders could not thercforo bo deter mined by volt meter test. SHOWS EXCELLENT RESULTS , "Tho drop In the wiring , however , between the centers of distribution and tlio lamps was determined by measuring with a stand ard Western volt meter , the voltage at the branch cutouts at the center of distri bution and at the lamps. Tbo drop in voltage was found to be one-half volt with all the lamps burning , the lamps being of 3.G watts efficiency. Lamps of 3.1 watts effi ciency , as covered by the contract , there fore would ihow a drop In the wiring of .43 of one volt , which equals .36 of one volt If the voltage were 120 volts , which voltage you might use If the hospital were being lighted from Its own plant. "With double the number of lamps the drop would tbcrcforo bo only .72 of one volt , which Is a most excellent and unusual re sult. sult."Tho "Tho loss In the feeders from the dynamo room to the centers of distribution , figur ing 3SO lamps of 3.1 watts efficiency at 120 volts , the distance being 350 feet and the total cross section of the feeders 29I.S78 cir cular mills ( on each side ) , Is determined by calculation to bo 3.7 volts , or almost ex actly 3 per cent loss , If lamps of 3.1 watts efficiency and 120 volts , as specified above , wcr used , "This calculation Is based on twice the number of lamps now Installed , so that If all the lamps now located were In use at one time under the above conditions the total loss from the switchboard to the lamps would bo only S per cent. The contract specifies a loss from the center of distribu tion , to the lamps of 2 per cent , with tlio lamps doubled In number , and the result accomplished Is Just twice as good , "Tho contract docs not specify the amount of loss In the feeders. The original specifi cations name a total loss of C per cent , and thu results obtained show only -I per cent , or 20 per cent better than called for. The amended specifications call for 2 per cent total ] oaa. or CO per cent better than ob tained. ThcBo two specifications and the contract conflict. The contract calls for 2 per cent from the center of distribution to the lamps , ami It would therefore bo ob viously luipctieiUc to iVlro ( or a total loot of.2 per cent If the contract Is fulfilled In that particular. "In addition to this confllctlon , we would call your attention to the fact that If you should at seine future time Install your own dynamo , and use the feeders for double the number of lamps the present feeders arc of sufficient size and capacity , and no additional wire should bo needed or re quired. The wiring Is complete and of sufficient capacity for giving perfect tcrv- Ice for COO lamps. "Thercforo In view of the fact that the two specifications and the contract disagree each from the other as to the percentage of loss permissible , and as Uia wires now Installed are of sulllclent size anil capacity for COO lamps , and as the whole construction work has been done In a thoroughly good and workmanlike manner , wo would recommend that the wiring bo accepted as fulfilling the requirements of the contract. "Wo find the whole plan of wlrlns well designed and the workmanship and material excellent. Wo find , further , that the work fully complies with the original specifications as drawn by City Electrician Schurlg. "Wo also wish to express the opinion that thu county has secured not only an excellent pleco of wiring construction , but , moreover. It has secured It at a low price , practically at cost to the contractor. " Chairman John .Tcnkjns caused a little flurry In the proceedings by vacating the chair and presenting a resolution which provided that rooms and board In the county hospital building should bo allowed to none of the members of the family of the superintendent except 'himself , his wife and child. Jenkins stated tb.it the superintend ent's mother-in-law was living at the In stitution , although she had all kinds of money with which to support herself. Upon motion of Commissioner Steinberg Iho reso lution was referred to the committee on poor farm , but Commissioner Jenkins gave notice that he would not allow It to bo burled and would call for a report at the next meeting , COMES BACK AGAIN. The chairman Instilled a little more In terest Into the meeting by calling up from the committee on poor farm a resolution ho had presented three weeks ago which pro vided that the salary of the engineer , J. H. Unwell , at the county roor farm bo reduced from ? Sj to $55 u month , and thut ho lie allowed to live In the building. Jenkins held that an engineer ought to llvo In the building all the time to look after the heatIng - Ing apparatus properly and also Intimated j | that the engineer was practically living there now , although hla pici > cnl salary was given for the purpose of allowing him to get sustenance outside. The board did not care to touch the matter and It wae very promptly burled again by being referred to tlio com mittee of the whole of the now board , County Treasurer Helmrod reportoJ lhat f.einl-amiual Interest on Douglas county bonds , aggregating $10,702.50 , would mature on January 1. Ilio trcaaurcr was authorized to draw a warrant on the bond ( linking fund for the amount. Permission was granted Charlca Ooss , guarJIan of August Wlbcrg , Insane , to hell his ward's real estate to satisfy some $0,000 debts and encumbrances , Including taxes. Wiberg several years ago won $30.000 In a lottery and received the money In cash. Ho had a good time as long as the money lasted anil went Insane after It was gone. The real estate the guardian wluhca to nell ta the last of the estate. Thp reslgnotlons of R. S. Wilcox and Thomas Hull us members of tlio Soldiers Relief commission wore not accepted , as they have agreed at the solicitation of the com- mlsslonore to servo out their term. The contract with 0. W. Hull & Co. for furn'shlng coaV for the court hence and Jail was orJcred PlKiiud. Tha mutter has been delayed a month. The resignation of B. F. Trapp as a Justice of the peace in South Omaha was accepted. F , A. Agnew , who was recommended by almost all the attorneys In the packing house city , was appointed to nil the vacancy. W. R. Patrick , the attorney of Murderer Morgan , requested nn allowance of $50 or $60 , the expense of filing n brief In the murderer's case which Is now In thu supreme court. The attorney said that the convicted man was without friends able to pay thla ex pense. The county has already paid the at torney $150 for his services In behalf of the man , The request was referred to a com mittee , A petition was received from 314 residents of Uonaon requesting that the burg bo In- comorated as a village , The proposed town Is to cover a llttlp more than 1,000 acres. The matter was referred to a committee. The board passed a number cf appropria tion sheets. A considerable numbwr of wit ness fee's Incurred durlni ; the pi-uncut term of the dUtrlct court worn ordered palil. Adjournment was taken tn 10 o'clock on the tuoruloe of December 29 , A I'ltHSCRlPTIOX XECnSS.lllV. Tlio Ilttcdir Couldn't Snd the Mo I lie r Without II. "While It Is true that a physician tees much of tlio sadness which Is tlio lot of thu human race , " said an M. D. to the Wash Ing- ton Star , "ho also at times has professional experiences which are very amusing. I am reminded of thla by a call I recently had to the homo of a lady who wao enjoying tha society of her first born , aged four mouthy. I was sent for hurriedly and went prepared to treat any malady Incident to childhood. Tlio mother on my arrival was almost In hysterics , but striving to remain calm. She took mo to the bed" pointed to the sli-oplng child , but said nothing. The baby appeared to bo lu excellent health and resting com fortably. I looked uj ) to Inquire the causa of her alarm and she whispered : 'Don't you t'co It Its head ? ' "Tho child's head appeared to bo all right. I saw that It was useless to remonstrate , and said I would glvo her a prescription. H was aqua ptira , one tc.ispoonftil every three hours , and I presume elio Is still giving U to tha " child. " 'It'n throbbing , ' rho raid. "I could Hcarcely refrain from rmlllng , foi slio evidently felt alarmed becaiiso there wai a gcntlo pulBo on lop uf the child's head , a r thing common and necessary to Infant life I endeavored to explain that an Infant's skull Is not hard and composed entirely of bone like that of an adult , but that a portion ol It remains soft to allow for growth and ex pansion. She would have none of It. Th child , she Imagined , had had nn accident or was suffering from twmo dreadful disease. It HnH an InjnrloiiN HfTpiM on ( lie- Foci of Workmen. A manufacturer , in gossiping with a re porter of tho'San Francisco Chronicle about the beat way of handling workmen , says that the nature of the lloor of the shop has a great deal to do with the amount of work that la got out of the operative staff. Ho was at once struck by the difference In the apparent activity of two sets of men worlj- Ing on similar Jobs at the vlso In two rooms of a large uhop. Due was lu an old building and the other was In one of icccnt construction. In the former the men stood easily and naturally at their woik. and showed no symptoms of a hankering for a scat on the bench , whllo In the latter the men were-shifting their weight from one foot to the other , -throwing ono leg upon the bench al every opportunity and showing every evidence of foot fatigue. The superintendent guessed that the dif ference was duo to the floors upon which the two gangs of men were standing. In the old shop the floor was of wood , springy , to .1 certain extent , and a poor conductor of heat. In the new shop It was of the most beautiful concrete , an excellent conductor of heat frnin the feet of the workman , and. as unyielding us granite rock. So the benches In the now shop were raised a couple of Inches , and each man was given a platform of wood that rested on two cross pieces at the end , and had a slight spring to It. The foot weariness disappeared al most at once , and no further trouble wan experienced. Which shows that the pretti est lloor Is not alwayo the best for thu work , men. THE PRIZE KANSAS BAB ? CITY OF iio , By ( to CUTICURA ECZEMA REMEDIES Our ti liy "lien thrro wccki old ir lurtlynf. ClcleU with Icnu. I . Her li-u ( < l , arm.lucklluibt. and marly utry Joint In IKT IxMljr wu luirtiuil tlotllnx winno concluded t try ( 'I'TICUIiA. 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