i\ i1 leO 1 O T3J3S OMAHA PATLY liEl FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER. 24 , 185)7. t I Om.thn , September 13 , 1S97. Hut what was the result of having the best selected stock of popular priced dress goo.ds to be found in the west IT IS THIS We have sold nearly every customer that lias , come to our counters , A better illustration of cause and effect you cannot find anywhere. JMKN'S NEW Now Capo * nnd Cents com- CORSETS No matter - CAPES ing In by every express. tor what AND Our assortment is now com make you have boon Mcd's lentlior JACKETS ploto. You hnvo not been wearing wo will bo fncou cloth buck iicoustonicd t see such low pleased to have you blcyclo gloviM prices quoted on NEW garments ns we como In our store 81.00 n pair. show this season. You will bo amply and talk with our M u n ' s ( ! ( , ' repaid by inspecting our line before corset limy. She may skin 'JrlviTtj , ' purchasing. Capes to suit everybody bo able to toll you ( fltiVO : ) , si. tO u Jackets Inovory prevailing stylo. something about the pair , COLLARS Men's extra quality linen dllTeront lines and Jiiirco linn of AM ) collars in all shapes. "Oc or glvo you n few pointers about foot , lit- Juney II u 1 f CUFFS 3 for olio ers per Tln-iii ut 'J.V. ting corsets. U5t ! ntnl GOt : a A good -l-ply Collar In latest shapes at pair. lOo each. Men's Linen Cuffs at 20c or 3 pair for 492 N. C. C. Corset extra long waist , Plain lihcks and tans 15c , 18c or 3 pair COc 2f > o nnd 3P o or 3 pair for $1.00. well boned Corset In gray , whlto or for 60c , nnd 25c a pair. Ladles' Linen Collars In all the newest black sateen at Jt.OO. , Mun's , Chicago Garter , both black and shapes 15c each. H. & Q. Corsets extra long waist In colored silks 2fic a pair. Ladtce > ' Link and Turn-Back Linen Cuffs gray or black sateen at 75c each. Men's extra quality elastic web Suspen 25c per pair. Thompson's Olovo Kitting extra long ders at 25c and COc per pair. wnlst and French model Corset In The genuine "Ouyol" Suspenders , In MIXED gray , black or white sateen -at $1.00 whlto and colorn GOe per pair. SUITINGS each , Ferris Good Sense Child's Wnlst In IIOUSEKI-mMNO Such solllnfr llttlo Splendid gray or whlto at 25c each. LINHNS womlur each day value , all with leaves us poorer JAMESTOWN The tlross gomls In linens. Its just like gutting a third now weaves NOVELTIES thu most good qualities In fact the of your money back \vhilo thiso lots last. the greatest in demand - Tins gates shut light nnd big tolls to style nnd mand because being the most perfect pay when wu go to market , again. copied weave is medium priced nmtcrlul nmnufiietured. 72-lnth Heavy Bleached Damask $1. 00 from the At 30c , 40c , COc , COc , ? Bo and 11.00 per per yard. more yard. 75 dozen hemstitched Huck Towels . dozen. expensive ART Free leisons in Art $1.20 a 45 dozen hemstitched Tray Cloths 23c goods DEPARTMENT Embroidery every each. Tuesday tit 1:30 : to 25 pieces CS-'nch ' Cream Damask 33V4c At25c ' Wie , nnd 4:30 p. in. , nnd Friday at , 9:30 to 11:30 : a. yard. 20c nor in. Commencing Tuesday. 13 pieces 58-Inch Turkey and Red Dam yard. ask 33l4c yard. 85 dozen 5-S DloJcbcd Napkins 97c per dozen. UNDERWEAR The price of wool and MUSLIN wool mixed underwear UNDERWEAR mtiat inevitably bo higher , so it will pay Ladles' Cambric you to make your purchases early in Skirt , oxtru wide the season. umbrella ru 111 o , Ladles' extra quality Fleeced Vests and trimmed with II Pants 25c and 35c or 3 for $1.00. rows of laeo insert ladles' line natural wool and camel's ing , lace edge to hair Vests and Pants $1.00 each. match at $2.51) ) each Men's fall weight Ribbed Shirts nnd Wo have just received n pretty line of ' Drawers , light fleecing COc and Sac Ladles' Domct Art Goods Laundry Hags , Sofa Pillow limvns , per garment. low Covers nnd Novelties. jrxtru full The famous Stuttgartcn Underwear for 1111(1 lonB. men and ladles. In medium and heavyweights LEATHER GOODS Ladies combination ikt1.00oich. : . lowest weights , at prices. tion Card Cuso and RIBBONS Styles arc always new ENGLISH CHECK This now material Pocket Books , in all prices from 23c to nnd fresh. NOVELTIES is bath attractive 84.50. For Women' * Ties we ore showing all and very serviceable Coin Purses at 15c , 20c , 25c end 50c widths In Koman stripes at l ! > c , 20c , able They conic in a dainty checked of- each. The 23c now and stripes 35c per ut yard. COc and 85c aru beau fuct in the now ohoi'jo colors. Bill nooks at 75c , $1.00 , $1.25 and $1.DO. tiful. At 50c and COc per yard. Chutelaln Bags at from 7Gc to $5.00. at every Interscctlont There must have been ft s.coru of thorn at every cross street along the line of march and ut several popular pclntu the Vehicles extended half a block hack' of the street along which the parade passed. GATHERING. OF THE MULTITUDES. The qrowd began to start toward the cen tral portion .of the city sopn after C o'clock , undo from that hour on the anxious ones swarmed toward the favorite points for seeing the procession at a rate that caused the managers of the Street Hallway company to shake hands with themselves. One wise man was overheard to remark that the street rallwjy company could almost afford to pay for > the Ak-Sur-Hun parade for the increased receipts accumulating to that institution. Observation would Indicate that the wise man , was not far wrong In his frank state ment. The cars of nil the lines of the city nuvcr did such n business before In any om1 evening. Some individual lines may have , luit last night the travel was general , even the stub lines from the outlying suburbs being crowded from 7 o'clock until a. The travel on the North Twenty-fourth street line was a fair.sample of that In all parts of the city , llotwec.ii the hours of 7 o'clock nnd 8:30 : the CBTH coming southward were crowded bofrro they reichod Grant street , am ] for nearly an hour all the cars on the line were filled up long before they arrived at Cumlng street , HO that continuous runs were made , and the waiting crowds on the street corners were Informed hy the motormen - men that there was another ear coming right behind. It came , but It was filled to the gna'nls , and did not even hesitate until It reached the downtown district. Thus It was throughout the early part of the evening. Many of the best places , notably points of vantage about the city hall and the comity court house , were occupied , before most supper per- bells rang. The great bulk of the vis itors' from the state were down town good and early , aa they supped nt restaurants or Immediately on coming In from the f lr. Everyone , It scorned , was on hand. If there was anyontr absent ho was overlooked In the crush , and would have difficulty In establish ing un alibi. The spectators varied In ago , dress , color , language and appearances of servitude. They tanged from Infants In arms ( because the neighbors wanted to see the parade , too ) to aged couples who talked freely about the parades of Centennial year. They wcro frnm the country and the city , they were light and they wote dirk , they were domestic and they were Imported , but all looked alike to King Ak-Sar-llen III , for all wore his happy and loyal subjects. 11EIIALUING THE KINO. ! ( . was JiiBt 0iO : : o'clock when Henry J. FonYuld , secretary of the Hoard of Govornoro of the Knights of Ak-Sar-llen , came dashing up Farnnm xtroot mounted on n handsome charger. { lo drew rein lu front of the city hall and delivered to the mayor of the city a communication from his royal majesty. King Ak-Sar-llen III , which the honored mayor In turn road to the gathering of municipal otllcurs about him. The royal mcpsago staled that King Ak-Sar-Hcn III was -without the city's gatcw and desired to enter. The genial mayor said : "Show him up , ' " or words to that effect , ami the mounted secretory returned forthwith to his king , uayng : "Lot the band play and come ahead , " TJu'ii npprochcd tlio grandest pageant that over passed In review before thu municipal nutjiorltle ? of thu GMn City of the wwt. It wan preceded by the twelve members of thu lioar.l of Governors , who were moat bril liantly attired. They wore riding coats of flaming scarlet embroidered with gold bruld , with their beautiful badges pinned on their left stdcti. Their trouscri ) were of white flannel , their tup boots of bhtclc leather and their hats of noft light felt. Under the com mand of Major llobcrt S. Wllcox they drew up ) n front of the reviewing st.iud , half tii their number on each side. They doffed their Imtn to the mayor and awaited the coming of ( heir king. They did not have to wait long , for ho was close by. AH noon an his majesty had come to n lull , .Mayor Moartis mounted the king's throne , and tak ing . /HI ImmciiEO key , said to be capable of unlppklng the city's gates ) , from a velvet cuflUJcn borne by a colored attendant , p-i > ccntcd It lo his majesty King Ak-Sar- UCH HI. KEY TO THE CITY. iD.performing this function Mayor Moorcs Btjuiiilato the ii t ( i much , rmuu thu liver , euro billons- 11091 , headache , dlzzlnes * , oHf ftoiimrli , couitlutUnn | , ftp. 1'rlce : J crnti. hold by alt Tlis only Hilt to Uk > with Jluod't S Most Complexion PowdortD hnvo a vulgar gtaro , but TOZZONI'S Is n true | bcautlflorvhoae effects arc lut'ug ' tnado a characteristic speech , In which ho said : "On this great and auspicious oc casion the great city of Omaha sends greet ing to your royal highness , the king of Ak- Sar-llen the Third and all of your loyal subjects. Receiving ns we did an unlimited amount of pleasure and headache from your former visitations , wo b ve looked forward with a keen anticipation to the time when we could again see your smiling face and vloiv your magnificent and triumphant entry Into our city with chariots bedecked with gold and silver and accompanied by these beautiful of all beautiful living pictures. With the bountiful crops and general pros perity abroad In the land on every hand , more than ever have wo awaited your com ing with great chunks of pleasure , feeling that well could wo afford to present your majesty with the great key to the city of Omaha , even at the risk ot having to Issue more of the -tVi per cent bonds. We might forg'H the llttlo man who plays the big druri In the Salvation Army or even the air lift as it goes merrily on lifting 133 gallons a mlnuto into the lagoon at the great Trans- mlsslsslppl Exposition grounds , but this sccno never the memory of this gilded splendor red fire and smoke , llko the In junction , will remain with us forever. "Omaha may well unbuckle her belt and swell up with pride upon being favored by such a royal personage as your majesty. Never before on the earth has been seen such a display of wealth , harmony and beauty as wo see In you and your subjects , even sur passing the startling effect of the new coat of paint on the roof of the court house , "We will become accustomed to your maids of honor , but should wo appear rude at first or possibly turn our faces to the wall and weep , do not Judge us too harshly , for we ; are a bashful people and our eyes are un familiar with such a gorgeous display ot fascinating lioauty and forms divine. " \Vo are here tonight partly on account of our ui anicrican , incontestable desire to bow before royalty and partly to glvo unto your majesty the great key to and the freedom ot our city. The only request wo have to make Is that you will please return them both hi good order. And as Nero said when ho sat on his throne and llddled away while the old town of Home burned so say I unto you : 'There will be a hot time In the old town tonight. ' " AKTBH GETTING THE KEYS. As sooii as Mayor Moores had pronounced thesi ) mystic words thcro was n great shout of glee from the thousands encamped on the court house lawn , and the Seventh Ward band , under the leadership of George Greene , promptly struck up the familiar air , "There Will ' 13i ! a Hot Time In thu Old Town. . To- i night. " It was plain the gallant mayor had made a hit , and another great shout went up from the vast crowds gathered about the stand In front of the city hall , The keys of the city In his possession , King Ak-Sar-IIen. Ill felt like a farmer who had Just sold his dollar wheat and his face beamed with si-raphlc smiles. He told his courtiers to let the procession move on , and he went on his way rejoicing , for he knew that he had hold of a good thing. The mayor's stand was the subject ot the greatest curiosity and Interest for the crowd. With the mayor were scaled United Slates Senator William V. Allen and Governor IIol- comb , the city olllcera and the members of the city council. All were attired In even ing dress , and ninny wcro accompanied by thulr wives and families. The dignitaries seemed to find us much delight In thu passing uhow us did the spectators on the street , and they weru much more enthusiastic. Ut the approach of each limit Mayor Moored and the members of his suite arose to review It and to receive the salutHlcms of the various characters Impersonated. All the IIoats and most of the bunds were heartily appUuded hy the olllclal party , and especially the llojts representing the seal of Nebraska , the sugar boot Industry , prosperity and the Transmla- si&slppl Exposition. MAUKEIJ I1Y A MISTAKE. Thcro occurred but one Incident during the entire progress of the procession to mar Its splendor and effect. An alarm of lire , turned In without Investigation for the need of such an act brought the lire department to thu corner of Seventeenth and Farnam ttreetB at 10:15 : o'clock , Just after the lit- teenth lloat had paused by , Interrupted the procession for a quarter of an hour , filled tbo streets with pcoplo and the peoplu with alarm , and wrought confusion generally. Uccauso Komo flro dropped from a lighted candle that was held out of the third story of the New York Llfo building. George Helm- rod , county treasurer , fancied that the whole build-Ing was afire and promptly turned In an alarm of flro. It was only duo to the care exercised by Chief Hedell and his men In breaking through the crowds that some ono was not hurt or killed by the fire appaiatus. The down town engines made the run up the alley between I'a main and Douglas streets , avoiding those crowded streets en- tlrcly , and the engines from Eighteenth and Harnoy were led through the Immense crowd on the south side of Farnam street across Seventeenth hy Chief Hedell hlmielf. The crowds nulled Into the streets and Impeded the firofcae of the engines , and It was almost miraculous that some ono was not run over. The alarm was a pure case of false alarm , as no flame of flro could bo found. THIS PRECEDES THE KING. The key to the cntlro spectacle was fur nished by the first , or title float , which gave the crowd a suggestion of the gorgeous pic tures that were to follow. The base repre sented a mound of rough country , In which patches of rock and bare earth alternated with tufts of buffalo grass and occasional clusters of prairie flowers. In the center two Immense sunflowers rose and were spread outward so that the legend , "Pageant of Qulvern , " which was written lu the heart of each could be distinctly seen , lletweon these flowers flourished tall clusters of smaller sunflowers which waved ns naturally as though stirred by the prairie breeze. Around the central embellishment were grouped Immense cacti and other hardy vege tation , with a single vision of folhgo In which Insects of various hues were dis porting themselves. In the vegetation be neath the figures of grasshoppers , toads and other specimens of animal life were graphic ally represented. The whole effect was par ticularly striking , and the suggestion of the realm of Qulvera was apparent to the least attentive observer. "Ills Majesty , the King , " .Alc-Sor-Ben III , rode in majestic splendor in the second float. This was one of the most elaborate designs in the parade. The subject was capable of effective treatment , and brought out the best efforts of the designers. The king was seated on a golden throne which rose at the rear of the float. Over him was suspended a brilliant canopy sur mounted by the royal crown and draned with festoons of gorgeous blossoms. Im mediately In front wcro the approaches to thu throne , which consisted of two elaborately carved stairways , ono on each side , richly uirpeted and glowing with brilliant color- | Ing. Each newel post was crowned with a handsome vnso Illled with flowers , and still I further forward were two huge columns of I most artistic design , which completed the effect of the picture. Around the king were I grouped the dignitaries of his court , A hand- | sono : statue of Euterpe stood at the extreme front ana Just behind was the herald , whose silver trumpet proclaimed the coming of the I king. On two sculptured pedestals at the right and left of thu throne stood the chamberlains , clad -In the rich livery of the court and behind and at the side were grouped the other attendants of the mighty 1 sovereign. I Following the king marched the Seventh j Ward Military band , and this was followed I by the third float , which represented the first historic scone In the story that the pageant was supposed to portray. This was the departure of Fraiiflsco Vasqucz de Coronado from Barcelona for the now world in 1C35. The design represented the ship In which Coronado sailed tossing on the waves of the harbor. The old type of the Spanish galley was depicted with remarkable fidelity. The halls hung loosely on the masts and each de tail of the rigging was reproduced. The sides , prow and stern of tlio vessel wcro richly glided as became the transport of a man who was to sow the seed from which the kingdom of Qulvera was to spring three centuries Inter. The Spanish flag floated gaily from the stern of the vessel , Coronado stood on the poop , dressed In the gorgeous ccstume of the sixteenth century and around him were the knights who had pledged him their company. Forward were the sailors less richly dressed and the members of the compiny were In the act of bidding farewell to the friends who had just bid them good bye as they lifted anchor In the harbor ot Barcelona. lANOTHEIl CHAPTER IN HISTORY. The fourth float Introduced another chap ter In the history of Spanish conquest. It was entitled "The Land of the Aztec , " and It was rich with the tropical vegetation and luxurious coloring of that historic land. In the rear towered the musslvo pillars of the temple where the high priest of the Aztecs stood to receive tbo homage of the people. At each corner of the temple a huge pal metto nourished and In front was a profusion of tropical foliage and shrubbery. In each of two huge plants which appeared In the foreground sat an Aztec maiden richly hab ited and veiled and utlll further on thu Aztec warriors with their striking costumes and head dresses mounted guard that no unholy foot might Invade the sanctity of thu temple. Float No. S was entitled , "Guzman , and the Captive. " U was preceded by two mounted soldiers of the Mexican government wearing the picturesque garb of their call- Ing. Behind them was the Ancient Order of United Workmen band with eighteen men. men.The float depicted the palace of the gov ernor of Mexico , Nunez de Guzman , to whoso cupidity was duo the first exploration of the vast region now known as the transmlssls- slppl region , The main feature of the float was the governor's residence In the City of Mexico In the year IE40. It vas a palace of characteristic Aztec arcaltee''jre , approached by a grand staircase. The bodyguaid of the governor surrounded the paUcu and guarded It against Intrusion. In the foteground was a fountain throwing streams of illvery water to a great hfHBn-f * . Standlns In the doorway of the palacfr wn the Spanish governor of the territory , Guzman , llstonlng with eager cars toTlio ti'le'.V'of'untold ' ' treasures In the far north brtif 'lioured Into his ears by n captive Indian , belonging to nno of the north ern tribes. Guzman was arrayed In robes of yellow nnd puri'le ' silk , liberally trimmed with gold lacv'&nd 'Jewels , and his hat was a broad-brlmtmVd lirfalr decorated with whlto ostrich feathers falling over his shoulders. The Indian wiH aicssed Iti a part ) which lent credence to ftYs f/ilo / of the marvelous rlohcs of the Seven.culos of Clbola. He wore * red satin Jackbj Jftcrally sprinkled with gold spangles and a ' ( ilack velvet breech-clout with gold dccpyitbns. His headdress of eagle feathers shone With the gold dust sprinkled over It and his whole makeup was Indicative ot riches untold. The decorations of the float ItseJf were In keeping with the general tone of richness of the whole scene. "Onward to Qulvera" tol.1 the story of the result of tbo wonderful tale poured Into Guz man's cars by the Indian. This float was pre ceded by two of the Spanish adventurers who so eagerly sought the opportunity ot finding wealth without working for It lu the king dom ot Qulvera. The float represented ono of the gates of ths City of Mexico , showing the motley army of Spaniards and Indians leaving the city for the undiscovered country to the north In search of gold and other treasures to bo had without labor. The massive gate of the city was shown In A realistic manner. All around were plants of tropical growth flour ishing luxuriantly. Just beneath the gate was scon the commander of the little army , whllo all about him marched his soldiers nnd retainers. At the head of the party marched the Indian guide who was to lead them to tha country of gold , The army was made up ot n motley crew of soldiers and grandees and was accompanied by two priests. Pack mules laden with stores for the maintenance ot the. party were shown as natural as life. The soldiers and all the others of the party were arrayed In gorgeous trappings of war and shone resplendent with gold and silver mountings. i DREAM OF ORIENTAL RICHNESS. Float No. 7 was called the "Vision of the Plains. " It Illustrated the alluring visions of the wealth of Clbola , which filled the minds and fired the hearts "of the Spanish Invaders. The float was preceded by the Woodman of the World band , seventeen men , and two horsemen representing Spanish grandees. The latter were arrayed In the picturesque costume - tumo of Spanish courtiers of the Sixteenth century , made of silk and velvet , the pre vailing colors being purple and gold In ono caeo and purple and gold in the other. This float was a dream of oriental richness and depleted the Illusions which filled the brains of the Spaniards. The most gorgeous vegetation surrounded 'the float on all sides , and gigantic butterflies , with golden wings , fluttered about from flower to flower , sipping the nectar from the golden throats of the luxuriant beauties. Hugo nuggets of glitterIng - Ing gold were strewn about and In the midst of all this wealth a corc of beautiful Indian maidens disported with carelfss grace. Those maidens wore dresses of scanty length , but the gold and other precious ornaments were scattered over the gowns In such profusion that the scantiness was lost sight of. In a towering bower at tlio summit of the float n veiled beauty hid her charms from the gao ; : of the curious multitude , and no Invitation to make herself , known was sufficient to In duce her to rcveab her Identity. "Tartarrax , the Dreamer , " was the title of float No. 8. U was preceded by two full- blooded Sioux Indians In gala dress , carryIng - Ing spears and wearing the head dress of their tribe. The float depicted the garden of the aged king of Quiver * , with the spreading tree hung with golden i bells , under which the old king was wont tp take his noonday siesta , according to the wonderful tale of the Indian to Guzman. The tree bore a wonderful re semblance to 'ti. threading oak of ancient Uncage , and tlld gdlden bells shook merrily as the gcntlo breezes caused the branches to wave to nnd fro. The garden ofj the' king bore gigantic roses and other swedts"rncllliig flowers in profusion. All about were sniftered the floral beauties and wonderful and unknown vegetation flour ished In great atiu'ni\anqe. \ In the midst of all this boivuty the/old king reposed on a silken ' ' couch betieath' 'tlio tree , while attendants stood over him fo guard' his slumbers. Ono at either side fanned him gently while ho slept , and two soldiers stood guard against any Intruders. The king was arrayed In silken robes of scarlet and his crown of gold lay at his side. His attendants were dressed In the robes of their respective offices , all being characterized by extreme 'richness. The ninth float presented a scene which very few who viewed the parade ever saw In reality and which Is but written words to most of the generation of today. It was en titled , "Vanishing Races , " and presented heroic figures of a mounted Indian and a buffalo. The Indian was mounted ona magnificent white horse and with spear In poise , awaited the charge of the buffalo , who with head lowered , was ready to settle Is sues with his foe. The figures were well moulded and true to llfo , and the poises were natural and free. They represented the In dian and the buffalo as the frontiersman knew them , and not the docllo animal which grazes quietly In a wire fence enclosure , or the lazy , dependent redskin , who hangs around the reservation to get his government rations. One was Intent on securing the meat which was necessary for his sustenance nnd which no government acent will Issim to him , nnd the other , with all the pugnacity of his nautro aroused was ready to fight for his life. PORTRAYING EARLY WESTERN LIFE. Float No. 10 was another scene from the oirly life In the west , and was designated as "Explorers and Traders of Another Era. " It was a largo birch bark canoe , In which were seated a quartet of the hardy voyagcurs who. In iho days when permanent settlements wcro nn unknown thing In the country west of the Mississippi , went up anil down all of the streams In search of fur-bearing ani mals. The men In the canoe were clad In the garb , half-civilized and half-modeled nfior that of the savages who roamed over the country , which 'answered their purpose better than the efforts of the tailor would have done. With paddles and poles they guided their frail , light craft down the stream , which was broken by rapids nnd giant boulders which stood up out of the turbulent waters ono false stroke ot tbo paddle or the least faltering of the nerve would precipitate them Into the current from which their chances nt escaping alive would be very remote. The scene and tlio figures were typical of the hardy , fearless race of men who blazed the way for the civilization and the thrifty homes of the present. They made the first paths through the wilderness they made history , but the names of few of them are recorded on Its written pages. "Tho End of French Sovereignty" was the title of the next float , aiencath an artistic ally moulded canopy stood six men , clad In the costume of the opening days of the century. They were/grouped around a table on which they had Just completed the signa ture of a document which was destined to revolutionize the ( affairs of the western hemisphere. They were the representatives of thu French and United States govern ments , and tho-former. In behalf of Na poleon , had just , < > cdc tbo title ot Louisiana to the United States. Thus , , in 1803 , the stars and stripes were given the right to float * over all of tha vast domain stretching from the mouth of the Mississippi , up Its west bank and up the Mlssdi/rl to and embracing Oregon and Washington. In the construction of the design the maker btid presented some line architectural offsets. The canopy was sup ported by coluju/is . .surmounted by richly curved capitals 4ml around the edge was ex tended a frieze ofbold scroll work , the lines of which harmonized 'Well ' with the remainder of the design. ViM of' tropical plants adorned the table and set off the surroundings of thn room , relieving 'it1 from thu suggestion of barrenness , yet without overcrowding. Float No. 12 was In a largo measure fol lowing up the themu of the preceding one. In the year following thu cession of thu ter ritory , I cwls and Clarke , olllcers In the United States army , started out to explore the newly acquired territory. They were accompanied by a small party of picked anen and ascended the Missouri to Its headwaters and then crossed over the divide Into what Is now Oregon. Except to the Indian , the greater portion of the country was then a terra Incognito , and practically none of It was known even In a vague way , except tea a few hardy fur hunters. The lloat repre sented them standing on the deck of a xmall craft rigged to carry a slnglu sail , along- sldu of which a party of Indians had pulled up their light bark canoru and the occu pants , with pipes of peace In their hands , were welcoming the explorers. Thu explor ers were clad In a garb which ls a mixture of the then United States uniform , and tbo costume of the frontiersman , while the In diana were dressed as wag their wont before they know of , or sought to copy , the habili ments of the whlto man , MARCH OF CIVILIZATION. In "Columbia at the Gates ot Nebraska" wa\ ; \ depleted the progress of civilization. In the foreground stood an Indian In front of his teepee , his attitude defiant , determined to protect from Iho Invasion ot thu Spanish what ho considered his land and his home. His crude education was no match for the higher Intelligence of iho foreigner nnd ho was pushed back farther and farther till to tally subdued by the civilized nations. The Spanish , however , were succeeded lu turn by the French , and then the United States soldier put In nil appearance. The blue coats were located only at outposts at first but as civilization advanced nnd the star of empire pushed Itself toward the west. Columbia put In her appearance. A knock had been made at the door of the union , and Columbia came to welcome the new state of Nebraska Into the eternal bond of statehood. The different nations which contributed to the reclaiming nnd development of the state were shown hy proper characters. First there wcro the Spanish explorers and seek ers after conquest ; then the French grena diers protecting the rights ot property which they had secured In all the west ; then the union soldiers , who made their appearance after the purchase of the Louisiana tract from the great Napoleon. Development took plnco undci each of the regimes , but , not so swift as when the country came under the control of the United States government. Then It moved along In rapid stages until the tlmo for statehood arrived. Here Co lumbia was shown sitting on the escutcheon of popular sovereignty , prepared to take Into her family nil people who love liberty un tainted by license , and who are possessed of loyalty without proscription. On the rear of the float wcro the figures , " 1S67 , " the year Nebraska was admitted to statehood. "The Great Seal ot Nebraska" was au ex act reproduction on a greatly enlarged scale of the legal Insignia of the state. It showed up the characters represented much clearer than on the seal as commonly seen , and un doubtedly gave to these who examined It a fuller knowledge of the extent of the rights guaranteed to the people. The various branches of labor were represented In the possibilities offered to the Industrious , and to all of them , tie matter how humble , was promised through the great document of the constitution , "Equality Before the Law. " In the foreground stood the smithy , with swarthy arm , welding the Iron which had been taken from the mountains near st hand , while In thu front of his anvil was thu flam ing forge , burning coal taken from the ad joining side hill. Sheaved of grain standing at ono side showed the position of agriculture. In the state and including the farmer among the favored sons of tlio commonwealth. Trees proclaimed that In the state of broad prairies there were still some forests , and that the lumbermen , and those who thrive by tolling in the dressed product of the for est , wcro not forgotten. The river was shown , which furnishes the > powcr for the countless mills which dot the state , and furnishes a channel for navigation and the transportation of the products of the state. Then there was the railroad , the advance agent of civilization , with its army of em ployes and Its wonderful power of develop ment of the resources of the country through which it passes. AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE. The chief occupation of the people of the now state was Illustrated In the mext lloat which was denominated "Agriculture and Commerce. " That the term was properly given was shown by the unsurpassed ex hibits at the State fair now In progress In the city. At the most conspicuous point In the front of the float stood a mammoth anvil , denoting commerce. Recumbent near It was a huge sledge which would forge a weld be twecn the manufacturing east and the pro ducing west , and the cog wheel upon which the steam ; nd water spenda Its power in moving the machinery of the world. The plow , whlcn has turned the sod of the wild prairies and assisted In 'bringing it Into the cultivated condition of productiveness which has made the state famous , rested against a mound of earth , while the people ot the state are engaged In celebrating the return ot prosperity. Mammoth logs , typifying the possibilities of the north and northwest portions tions of the state In the lumbering field , await the action of the saw to convert them into shape to be used in constructing new and better homes demanded' by the Improve- Ing condlt'ons of the people of the slate. Corn ami other grain , through which so much of the best money ta the world has been brought to the producer , are not neg lected In the general makeup of the char acterization of Nebraska's busy life. The twri greatest discoveries known to science were characterized by the next lloat. These were steam and electricity. The first revolutionized transportation nearly a cen tury ago and the other has done a very sim ilar work In recent years. The long tedious years spent In developing the power of steam were Illustrated by the representation of James Watts sitting In front of his tea ket tle , studying the wonderful vapor as It is emitted from the nose of the kettle. One article after another Is placed us a resisting force upon the steam and found to be Inca pable of restraining It , nnd the experiments culminate In the steam engine which today whirls people across the continent In a i comparatively few hours. Back of this repre sentation stood the figureof Benjamin Franklin , kite In hand , watching the light ning which is playing all about him. He at lentrth connects with a current of Uie electricity , and reveals to him the secret of the power in this rcmarkabla element. The progress made In the discovery Is car ried out In the representation by telegraph and telephone lines extending from one end of the lloat to the other , and other wires furnishing the light for the civilized world , as well as the now found power , the capa bilities of which are still to be fathomed. FLOWER OF THE PLAIN. The Columbia band and a couple of mailed and hclmetod knights escorted the seven teenth float , "The Golden Rod , " The mounted mon were the guardians of the beautiful flower , which originally carpeted the plains ot Quivcra and Is rapidly becoming the na tional flower. The beautiful creation of na ture was represented by n huge spray of yel low blossoms and green leaves. Four branches ran from the crest downward to the ground and formed thus a natural bower. In this nook n couple of Indian fairy queens , with wings and wands and shields of beetle's wings disported themselves. Beneath this throne were grouped half u dozen fairy sub jects , two of them seated upon huge goldenrod - rod leaves and ono at each corner resting upon the broad back of a great Juno bug. All of these sprites ot fairyland waved sprigs of goldenrod in their hands. Other sprays of the flower sprang up from the roar and front and sides of thu float or crept along about It. But whllo the goldnnrod Is queen on the prairies of the kingdom of Qulvera , It Is but ono of hundreds of flowers that live side by sldo with It , and these were repre sented by a variety of different colored blos soms , which crept all over the float. Following this oldest product of the prai ries of Quivcra , beautiful but practically use less , came the newest product which Is des tined to make the state of Nebraska oven moro famous than Its corn tie | "Sugar Beet. " Float eighteen was a magnlflcent personification of this latest vegetable child of the acres of the stato. A huge blood-red bent , with great spreading green leaves , sprang out of the center. Beneath the shadow of the big foliage danced and capered four fairies of the beet kingdom. Their bodies weru red beets and from the cluster of leaves at the tops sprang out necks mul heads , crowned with sugar loaf hats. From the roots descended legs , upon which iho in human sprites danced ami hopped in their joy over the great possibilities they were bringing to the land of Qulvera. Hero and there from the ground jutted forth smaller specimens of the vegetable. As an Indication ot what a revolution the sugar beet Is bound to bring Into the farm er's llfo two prosperous countrymen es corted tbo float. They wevo seated ii | on well-fed and sleek animals and wcro rcund and contented In appearance. Their cos tumes of long frock coats , broad bUck 1 ats and approprlato accessories were rich and costly , RETURN OF PROSPERITY. It 1s the lot at Individuals to have In their lives periods of stagnation , despair and dis couragement. So It Is with nations and ttaUvt and so It has been even with the God-favored land of Quivcra. whoso hUtory has been de tailed In thu preceding scenes. A period of. this character has pervaded the land during past years , but the black clouds are now being swept away , and once more prosperity Is shin ing upon tlio land. That was the theme of float nineteen. It represented the dawning of pro'perlty. Upon clouds that weru sunlit , the queen of the coming good times rode In glory. Her robes were sparkling and gilt- tcivd llko unto gold , To her right and left were huge golden cornucopias , out of which flowed gold rind silver pieces of money , gold and silver grains and vegetables and flowers of many hues. Above her head the rainbow of hope , pictured In myriads of colors , spanned the heavens In broad lines as to bo seen hy all. Before her In flight surged the dark cloud * of distrust and stagnation , throw. Ing out flashes of lightning to Indicate their sullen rage. With tlioni they carried nway thu bfokcn machinery , the blasted nnd drouth , stricken fields nnd the rusted tools that the ilmtriictlvo Btorm ot hard times had caused In order to make way for the plenty and the business activity that Is coming. The approach preach of this queen of good times was ap propriately heralded hy two Ak-S. Men ) knights , who were attired In mediaeval cos- turner of the royal colors. Her coming was also ushered In to the music of the Second Ward Military bnnd. The culmination of the hopes of the sub jects of Qulvern Is at present resting In the great Trnnsntlsslsilppl Exposition next year nnd consequently this subject furnished the theme for the twentieth nnd last llo.il ns a climax. The spirit bt the exposition rose upon a high marble pedestal and was In the form of. a handsome and richly attired Indian maiden. At her feet sat the muses ot nrU science nnd literature. The marble slab upon which thcso figures rested was sup ported by pure white columns , ono for each of the transmlsslBslppl states which arc to he represented at the exposition. Upon a rich golden approach to this noble throne stood two heralds , who trumpeted to the world the Ir.vltatlon to take part In the show. The whole scene was lit up with a red glare ot light , which Issued from two htigo vases that occupied the front end of the float. About thu bottom ot Uio suggestive picture were hung representations of the great seals of the states ot the transmlsslsslppl region , all In colors. Finally , to the rear and above all , the shining star of Omaha's future , with the city's name emblazoned on Its face , so that all might see , was rising upward to Illumine all Iho world , Two horsemen escorted the spirit of the exposition. One was gold , all his attlro being of the precious metal and threads of It streaming downward from every portion of his body. Tlio other was exactly alike , with the exception that ho was a knight of silver Instead of gold. OKDKHS VOll TU1-J COfXCII. SI3XT OUT I ml Inn Oilier liintriiotn AHPIIN to Pro- ft-oil In the Di-lvt viiy Matter. WASHINGTON , Sept. 23. ( Special Tele gram. ) Regulations to govern the drlvewa'y of cattle through the Great Sioux reservation were sent to the agents at Pine Ridge and Rosebud today end If the Indians approve the granting of the trial for ono year no moro difficulty will ensue. Instructions of the Indian olllce to the agents arc to con vene the Indians In council as soon ns pos sible and MX upon a fee per head for the privilege of using the trail. Andrew J. Traynor , general baggage agent of the Union Pacific , is to bo honored with n congressional medal for bravery at Mason's Hill , when an a corporal of tho1 First Michi gan ho freed thrco union soldiers at the Imminent risk of his life. Sraator Thurston has asked this medal from the hands ot the president , and so meritorious was Traynor's action that Secretary of War Alger has de cided to recommend the issuance of the medal. It is now being engraved for trans mission to Mr. Traynor. Drs. William Cours , II. W. lUoynton and E. R. Smith were today appointed members of the Hoard of Pension Examining Surgeons at Toledo , la. Secretary Bliss today affirmed the land olllce decision in the case ot A. C. Colledge and the United States against Richard D. Farrell , from the O'Ncll land district , Ne braska. The secretary holds for thu rejec tion ot Collcdge's application and for a re instatement of Farrell's homestead applica tion. Postmasters appointed : Iowa Altoona , Polk county , O. J. Perdue ; Barbcy , Madison county , J. H. Woods ; Bondurant , Polk county , B. F. Rothrock. Wyoming Merino , Weston county , W. H. Winter ; Slack , Sheri dan county , Bert Mills George W. Rothwell was today commis sioned postmaster at Fall-bank , and Alex ander Wilson at Farnamvllle' , la. AKi : GISTTI.VB II HAD Y TOVOIUv. . .Moiictiiry ronutilxNlnii Clearing I'll ' I'ri'llniliinry Mnttcrx. WASHINGTON , Sept. 23. The monetary commission resumed Its sessions here today , with ox-Senator Edmunds presiding. W. D. Dean of St. Paul arrived last night , making nine of the eleven commissioners present , namely , Messrs. Edmunds , Llghton , Fairchild - child , Patterson , Bush , Fries. Dean , Taylor and Laughlln. At this morning's session a general discussion occurred on the plans to be adopted. Thus far the commission has not taken up the serious work before It , but has mapped out the preliminary organiza tion. The general subject of flnanco will be divided under several leading heads , each be- thcy are the subcommittees will not be heads have not been fixed thus far , and until Ing committed to a subcommittee. These named. Several of the members addressed the commission today on financial topics. These discussions will bo private , as they are mainly for the purpose ot bringing out uvery phase of the monetary question. XO SOI.niKHS l.AXDKn IX HAWAII. Attache of .Tiiiniii. < . Location DoiiloN Current Humor. WASHINGTON , Sept. 23. Referring to re- portd brought by tbo steamer Peking that the passengers saw a largo number ot well drlled Japanese land In Hawaii under the direction of a sergeant and divided Into military squads , Mr. Durham W. Stevens , counsellor of the Japanese legation , says the reports are untrue nnd are calculated to caiiBo an unjustifiable Impression against Japan , Mr. Stevens cays no Japanese Immigrants are allowed to land In Hawaii unless they have previously secured the approval of the Ha waiian Iminlgiatlon authority and they have been previously engaged by the Hawaiian planters. It Is Impossible , therefore , for Japanese to land unless Hawaii desires their presence. Persistent reports have appeared that the Japanese wcro gradually and quietly building up a strong military establishment In Hawaii , but Mr , Stevens gays all these reports are false and prejudicial. mi Imported WASHINGTON. Sept. 23. A statement ban been prepared at the Bureau of Statistics ot the Treasury department which shows approximately the amount and value of sugars which last year weru Imported from the countries now paying an export bounty on sugar and upon which the department yesterday declared a countervailing duty equal to the bounty payment. The state ment shows the total Imports of dutiable sugar during the last fiscal year to have been 4,288,672.84 ! ; pounds , grading not nbovo JC Dutch standard and valued at ? SO,973G52 , and 92,831,10:1 : pounds testing abovu 1(1 ( and valued at R928l&0. Of thcso totals 1,001- 235,071 pounds valued at )2D.OHOir ! wcro Imported from Germany ; 103,138,128 pounds valued at Jl DM , 027 from Austria-Hungary ; 4 . ! HO,759 pounds valued at $917-I57 from Argentine Republic , and 92,169,241 pounds valued at $1,121,317 from Franco. The sugar Imported from the Argentine Republic was cano sugar exclusively ami that from other countries was exclusively beet sugar. XIMVN for Hie Army , WASHINGTON , Sept. 23. ( Special Tele gram. ) The following transfers are made In the Fifteenth Infantry : Second Lieutenant William H. Bcrtsch , Company A to I ; Second end Lieutenant George McD. Weeks , company - pany I to .A. Changes In stations of officers of the ad jutant general's department : Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Schu an. Department of the Platte to this city ; Lieutenant Colonel Ar thur McArtbur , Department of Texas to the Department of the I'latto ; Lieutenant Colonel William P. Hall , from this city to the De partment of Texas. Leaves of absence : Lieutenant Harris H. PattUon , Third cavalry , extended nno month ; Captain Nat P. Philter , First Infantry , two months on account of disability. Dully Tri'iiNiiry .Slati-iin-iil , WASHINGTON , Sept. 23. Today's statement - ment ot the treasury nhows : Available cash balance , J215fl20,7C2 ; gold reserve , JHC.745- 178. _ Unlit * Iliu Dlkc'oiint Hair , LONDON , Sopt. 23. The Hank of England has Increased 1U late ot discount to 2'/i per cent. MUNYON IS HERE And Will Distribute Absolutely Free 6,000 , Routes of HiJ Wonderful Rheumatism Cure from the Offlco of the World- Herald , Commencing Monday ill , Sept. 27 , at 9 O'clock ' , for This Day Only. To the Editor of the World-Herald Dear Sirs : About two years ago I communicated to you the fact that 1 had discovered a posl- tlvo euro for rheumatism nnd requested the press of Omalm to Investigate tlio murlts of my remedy hy distributing 10,000 free trial Vials , and then sent a reporter to Interview those who had taken the medicine. As a result of this Investigation thousands of persons In Omaha nnd surrounding towns reported that they had hfen mired , alM the final showing proved that my Hhcumatlsm Remedy cured over 9G out of every 100 who used It. The public spirit nnd liberal manner In which you assisted In this Investigation leads mo to hope- that you will again nld the cau&o of medical science by making another test of the same kind. I address you In the hope that you will glvo publicity to my claim. I am well aware th.it In making the bold asser tion that I have discovered < i positive euro for rheumatism there will nrlso n strong doubt In the minds of the public ns to the truth of this statement , and that a largo majority of the people will class this now tllscwery with the Koch lymph failure and the Brown-Sequard elixir of llfo delusion. It Is to overcome this priijudlco that 1 In voke the aid of the press. I court the fullest Investigation under your direct and personal supervision. I would suggest that the fairest nnd surest way to test the utlleloncy of this remedy would b0 for this company to send G.OUO bottles to theolllceof the World-Herald nt whatever tlmo may bo selected , there to b ? given out absolutely free to all persons mulcted with rheumatism ; that 'ho nnmo nnd mldreos of each person who accepts the remedy he given , and at the end of ono week a reporter be detailed to Interview the parties who hnvo taken thu medicine , and that the results of each case , with the special per mission of the parties Interested , be published In the dally papers. ly this means thcro can be no deception or fraud , and the vnluo of this remedy will stand or rail upon the testimony of those who have tried It. Improbable as.tho statement may s cm to you , or to those who have doctored for y.'ars with the most skilled physicians wl'hoiit bunellt , yet I nlllrm , and nm prepared to prove by over 250.000 pcoplo whom wo hnvo cured , that this remedy will cure ncntc or muscular rheumatism in from ono to ion days. It never falls to euro sharp snooting pains In the arms , legs , sides , back or breast , or soreness In any part of the body. It Is guaranteed to promptly euro swollen joints , stiff back and all pains In the hips or groins. It seldom falls to glvu relief after ono or two doses , nnd almost Invariably cures before ono bottlu has been taken. We do not claim that this remedy will cure rheumatism where the limbs aru twisted out of shape , or where the disease Is compli cated by a scrofulous dlatlush. but by n care ful record wo find that this remedy falls to euro In only about 5 per cent of the cases In which It has been tried. One of the strongest recommendations for this remedy Is that It Is absolutely harmless , and that a person , can tnke the whole con tents of n bottle without the slightest 111 effects. Unlike the medicines used In ordi nary practice for the euro of rheumatism , such as Iodide of potash nnd salicylic acid , which irritates the stomach and kidneys and disorganizes the general system without ef fecting a cure , thi remedy acts as n strong tonic , and is Invaluable In building up weak and debilitated people. llellcvlng that there Is no cause so holy and Inspiring , no vocation so lofty and ennobling , nothing so sure of man's gratitude and God's blessing as an honest effort to relieve suffer ing humanity , 1 beg to remain , yours truly , JAMES M. MUNYON. September 10 , 1897. JAMES M. MUNYON , ESQ. . President Munyon's II. II. U. Co. : Dear Sir Replying to your favor of the 10th lust. , and after duo consideration , the World-Herald accedes to your proposition , and you may send [ > ,000 sample vials of your Uhenmatlsm Cure for absolutely free distri bution at our office , believing that wo can render suffering humanity no greater benefit than by permitting thu public to test your remedy under our auspices. Trusting your remedy possesses all the merits you claim for It , wo beg to remain yours very truly , THE WORLD-HERALD. Free distribution of Munyon's world re nowned Hhunmatlsm Cure will begin at 9 o'clock on ' .Monday morning from the office or the World-Herald. Let All Interested Io ! on Hand. KUItl.KS SIM3AICS AT A Deliver * mi After Dinner AtlilroxM at a Di-iivcr Kuiirlloii. DENVER , Sept. 23. Comptroller of the Currency James II. Eckels was the guest of. honor at a banquet given this evening at the Hrown I'alaco hotel by the Denver Clearing House association. Ono hundred distinguished citizens of Colorado , hankers , statesmen and others , wluwo names arc as sociated with the upbuilding of thin city and the state , were present. Comptroller Eckels made nn after dinner speech , to which close attention was paid by his auditors , and at Its close he wan warmly applauded. Mr. Eckels began b- emphasizing the fact that citizens of a.I parties of the country are actuated by Mio same oplrlt n desire for the good of the whole country and Hint no matter how tierce the fight between partisans might bo waged , thorn It ) no danger of Its weakening the foundation of the republic. After plead ing for a continuation of the feeling of mutual confidence so long maintained be tween the east and thu west , he said : "It would not do for the east to boast of Its possession of the surplus capital of the country , which has come with ago nnd thrift and opportunities , or the west lo point with overwhelming prldo to Itn stu pendous resources ocul Ita wonderful ad vancement. The wealth of the one but con tinues to diminish if not employed , and that of the other ID of no avail If nut de veloped. The advancement of both follow * the same pathway and centers In the same Interests. I have tonight no pic-a to make for the country's accumulated capital upon the one hand , nor for Its undeveloped rlche an the other , except the pica that at a tlmo when wo are entering upon an era of hotter things they may bo brought nearer together and not driven wider apart. It Is a plc& consonant with the dictates of tni/lnf < a judg ment and accords with common sense , It Is a protest that may well bo uttered ! > r citizen ! ) everywhere , no matter what the mnasiiro of their Interests or the financial tenets to which they bear allegiance. "I nm not unmindful of the fact that largo majority of the citizens of this state feel that they have , In the economy of com merce , been sorely Injured In ono of their ireat ; wealth producing Industrie. * , if such i result ban followed , they have not been left wholly without compensating benefits , nor have they Buffered more keenly than at various times In the conn , try's history have others who have embarked In other lines of undertaking. Clio Idw of the commercial world , through all Its history , is proven to bo a law of con tinual change. More than once New England itnd the cast have been compelled to yield to other bfctlons of the country's great in- lustrlcH which their people had hoped to build up on for the future and In the yearn to come , I doubt not but that other and greater changes will come upon them. It Is not without the range of portability that the Carolina ! may draw from Masiachusetts the cotton mills and the itau.t of Tennessee ind Colorado from Pennsylvania the ttccl and Iron Industrie : . Hut If they do , follow ing the llriu of economic truth , eomo lieu- de velopment will bo fostered which will inora than make adequate reparation for a seem ing Irrepurablu loss. If the citizens of Colorado rado have tuffered , dtttpltu the fact ho can jotst a territory more nearly possessed of all he thlngi essential to tbo aupport of a people than any state within the border * of th jnloo. " | ,