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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 23, 1898)
8 THE OMAHA DAILY ME : "WHSDiNESDAY , FEBRUARY aa , 1808 , OPENING THE POSTOFFIGE Magnificent Hew Building Is Finally Dedicated to Its Destiny. OMAHA CELEBRATES BY ATTENDING Grout .Tnm of People Mnkcn Hie Ilc- ccplloti n Crimli nnil ( liven the Kinjiloyrn nil lilrn of IIic I'litille'n liitcrcit. 'About ' 20.000 25,000 30,000 and then some Omohans crowded , packed , Jammed theU now pofltoffico building last r.lght to suffoca- tlon. And then eomc more , more than likely , for there was no oflllmntlog the number , Ctr- lalnly there never was held In Omaha a re ception which compared -with this of the poslofllco officials and clerks and carriers In celebration of their occupancy of their new homo. It might very briefly bo said that everybody was there , or at any rate one bobbed up against almost everybody he knew. The flgtircn given , even the highest , nro conservative , nnd this can bo very easily proven. At any one mlnuto during the hour nnd a half during which the reception wan nt Its height there were 10.000 people on the floor. This Is computed from tile square fee ! rapidly of the floor log. Then for an hour after the throng had thinned out people still pa cd hi no mean quantities through the corridors. The 10,000 souvenir booklets which wore given away were swallowed up before the affair wan half over. Twice M many more would have been needed to satisfy the de mand. The reception was set to begin nnd the doors of the building were Bwung open prcir.ptly ot 7:30 : o'clock. Hut long before Itiat hour arrived the human avalanche had begun gathering nnd the long , wldo steps jf the Sixteenth street entrance were packed. When the doors were opened a crowded stream of people flowed Into the main corridor rider and from that tlmo until 9 o'clock the entire postolllce floor was completely con gealed. At ono time the crowd threatened to sweep over all the furniture lu the depart ment anil for ft quarter of an hour the doors were closed In order that It might thin out n bit. This occurred about 8:30 : o'clock and then a soll.l mass of people ( --till extended from the durances of Itio building to the curb , awaiting admittance. The reception ww supposed to end at 9 o'clock , but 11 was uftcr 10 before the last guest lett. 1'eoplo talk of crushes at receptions , but If they 'were ncrt there last night they never will realize what n real crush Is. It was not ordinary crowding. If one got Into Ihc push lie wen In It and ho could not get out. Ilo wns In the grip of a monster. Ho was dragged along the whole- COO feet of corridor , carr'cd around behlnJ the postolflco screen Into the workroom there and pushed out Into the cold world again through the rt\ir door. Only a fortunalo few were able lo tear thcmselvfa out of the crush mil examine the side ofllces. A view within wus all that was allotted ono ns ho slowly passed by the open doors , but that gave some Idea of the magnificent rich furnishings. POSTAL , FORCE KEPT BUSY. The attendance way for beyond the an ticipation of the postolllco people , but they were more than equal to the emergency , from Postmaster Martin down to the lowest clerk on the postolllco ladder. They all eliook hands with everybody who wanted to , seized every opportunity to explain the points 'Of the new building , answered with willingness and gladness every question that wao thrown nt them , received congratula tions with fitting responses and-In every way appeared to be thoroughly enjoying them- wives and to bo desirous of having their guests have Just as good a time. Almost every ono of the force was present , and made himself or herself a member of the reception committee , although the Ibadges nnd bouquets which marked the members of thlo body were worn only by the follow ing : Postmaster Martin , Assistant Post master Woodard , James Martin , H. C. Davis , J. A. Davis , James Dugdalc , S. D. Lake , G. E. nurmelster , Miss Zadlo Dorsoy , Miss Krulll , Miss Lucllo Truckey , Mlea Ment- zlngo , Miss lie-lie Scott , Mra. Mathlcscn , J. A. Latey. J. 13. Cramer , William Kelly , J. II. Tcbblns , G. N. Burket , A. Newman , Charles Crelghton , Charles Newton , A. iDrady , Tom Uwycr , Tom Croft , D. W. Tll- lotwn , E. 0. Fisher , Ed Hoag , E. N. Bowles , A. M. Olson , L. Proulx , C. C. Westcrdahl , L. D. Metz , William Erlckson , L. Ander son , W. W. Conoran , J. F. Lally , W. J. Mett- lcu and II. F. Shcrcr. The big Jam was In the workroom behind the poslofllco screen , this point seeming to lo of special attraction. Possibly this was caused ( by the fact that they were given n chance to ECO the postofllco machine at 'work , for malls had lo bo sent In spllo of the reception , and the clorka In this depart ment worked as If there was no ono looking on. Possibly the music had something lo do with It. The Exposition orchestra sat upon n palm-covered platform In the center of the room and rendered a program of delightful muslo throughout the reception. Whatever It was the crowd persisted In sticking hero nnd a number of times threatened to over flow the entire workroom , past the ropes ' that were meant to keep them'away. Tbo room wan beautlfuly adorned. Heavy festoons , flags and banners of the Ameri can colors were draped all about the walla nnd from the four sides hugo portraits of Washington , Llnooln , Grant and McKlnley gazed down upon the crowds. Big palms , bunches of roses , every variety of plants wcro placed upon the rases , drafts , pillars nnd every available point , transforming the workshop almost Into a conservatory. Bril liant electric llghtu threw everything prom inently Into view , IN THE POSTMASTER'S OFFICE. Foatmcator Qlartln remained In his hand- eorno sulto of rooms In the northeast corner of the building and received the congratula tions of hundreds of people who were able to tear away from the eiroani that flowed liy the door. Upon his walls ho had hung the portraits of the senators who bad worked for the now building Paddock , Manderson , Thurston. Hunches of beautiful ( lowers were scattered about the desks. The ofllco of Assistant Po9tmaslor Wood- nrd was as handsomely adorned. Upon llo walla wcro hung some of Iho portraits which will make up his gallery of all the post- .inastcre who have held the position In Oma- ba , Among those lacking was that of A. D. Jones , the first Incumbent , but this absunco was more than made up by the presence of the venerable pioneer of the city. Although weak , bo had Inslsted.ou attending the openIng - Ing , and bo gat In stain In the otllco and re ceived the greetings of many as they filed Bouie "Vestibuled Flyer. " OMAHA , fi.05 P. M. CHICAGO , 8.20A.M. An 1893 train for 1893 travelers. -Wldo Vestibules Pintsoli Gas Bleeping Cars Chair Cars Smoking Car Dining Car. ST. . fickot Office , J , B. REYNOLDS. P ' A r. by. Hesldo him was placed a picture of the but which was the first poatofflco building of Omaha , In all the other office * also the name hand some flower decorations set off the rich new furniture. All thle , the music and the sou venirs which wcro given away , vats the offering of the postoffice employes to the citizens of Omaha. For weeks they have been working and preparing for the event. The expense of It all wag paid by themselves - selves , a fund for the purpose having been raised among themselves. And when the reception was over they felt that they had been more than repaid by the magnificent response that the citizens made to their In vitation. HANDSOME SOUVENIR. The souvenirs presented to the gursts as long a they lasted were handsomely gotten up. The covers wcro of handsome green crepe paper and contained only the words "Our New Pcotoffico" and the date. Within was a representation of the now structure and portraits of Postmaster 'Martin ' and As sistant Woodard. A few words about the new building , a brief history of the Omaha posiolllcc , the roster of the employes and the musical program composed the remain der of the contents. The postoffice officials had not expected such an attendance ao was present and consequently secured but 10,000 of tlicso booklet- . The supply was entirely Insufficient to satisfy the demand. During the evening Postmaster Martin re ceived the following telegram from Con gressman Dave i.Mcrccr : "I extend my hear tiest congratulations to you , your associates and the citizens of Omaha. Handsomest gov ernment building In the United States. " iiAYiiis.v iiuos. Hitr : aln Sale at tinHlK Store. Mill rcmnanU ot fast colored Irish lawn , Wednesday , 2' ' , < ic n yard ; mill rcinoantu of Klondike double faced outing , oaly Cc yard ; big lot of remnants of outing JUnncl , 4c , Cc , .ic nnd DC a yard ; remnants of whlto , red , striped arvl checked flannels at prlceo to close ; remnants of shlrtlag , ticking , canton llanncl , etc. ; special bargains in chenille nnd tapestry table covers ; white bedspreads , 38c , BCc , C5c , 70c , 75c , Soc , OOc , 98t , $1.00. S1.2C , Jl.GO , J1.7G , $2.25 , $2.GO. up to * G.50 each , largest and best assorted stock to be found at the lowest prices. BIG SALE ON FISH. Wo carry the largest stock ot fish In the west. Very choice benders codllsh , 4lc , C',4c nnd G'/4c ; whole strips , very choice codfish , 9'/4c ; pure snow white cod , worth 20c , at 12 > ,4c ; largo family mackarcl , S'/fcc , Cc nnd 7l c ; fancy fat Irish mackarcl , 9',4c , lie and ll,4c ! ; Columbia river salmon , blood red , G' c , 7'/fcc and 8c ; choice herring , 3',4c , Oc , Cc and 7'ic ; oil tardlncs , 3' c nnd Cc ; Mllchncr herring , largo kegs only , S5c ; gallon cans York otnto apples , Iflc ; 10 bars any brand of laundry soap , 2Cc. At the Transmlssls- slppl headquarters. HAYDEN BROS. H V.AII\IAI , . I In r I inn ii-1C u ox. One of the brilliant events on the new year's calendar in Omaha society was the marriage of Miss Florence Knox , only daugh ter of Me. and Mrs. John S. Knox , to Mr. Frederick Hartman of Itils city last even ing at the residence of the bride's parents , 1029 Georgia avctiuc. While the wedding It self was a quiet , but beautiful affair , the re ception following was ono of Iho most olab- oralo functions of the season. It was at tended by over 100 representatives of the leading families of Omaha. The wedding took place at 7 o'clock In the front parlor of the spacious residence , the ceremony being performed by Ilev. Thomas J. Mackay , rector of All Saints' Protestant Episcopal church. The bride and groom ctood on a raised dais under a handsome caoopy of emllax. The bridal party cnlered Iho par lor to the usual wedding manfj well ren dered by an orchestra concealed behind slatoly palms in an adjoining alcove. Mls.3 Elizabeth Parrote was the maid of honor , and the bridesmaids were : Misses Martha Hlalr Stone and Louise MePhcrson of Omahi and Sara Maalngalo of St. Louis. Two little rtbbcti bearers , the Misses Doris and Ella Wood , added greatly to the attractiveness ot tbo scene. The groom was supported by Dr. WIlcox of this city as host man. Tbo bride wns handscoicly gowned In heavy white satin , with a short veil oftilto tulle ornamented with a white bow and on attractive aigrette. She carried a largo bunch of llilcs-of-the-valloy. The maid of , honor and the bridesmaids all looked lovely in gowns of white orgamllo over white taf fetas with short veils of white tulle adorned with whlto bows and aigrettes , similar to those worn by the brldo. Ttio maids carried handsome bunches of narcissus. Between the hours ot 8 and 11 a large re ception was held , and Mr. and Mrn. Hartman wcro heartily congratulaled by their numer ous friends. Supper was served In the dining room , which was prettily decorated In green and whlto for the occasion. The center-piece at the table was of hyacinths , and about It wcro largo dishes of spun sugar , scttkig off the table with good r.Tcct. TCie presents were displayed In the ball room on the third floor , and Included many valuable gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman left for an oxlcndcd south ern trip last evening. They will bo at home to their friends after March 1 at 1029 Gosrgla avenue. Tbo bride Is well known in Omaha society as a vivacious and entertaining young woman. In several recent amateur operatic and tliratrlMl performances she has taken leading parls with considerable ability. The groom Is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hartman of this clly and la well and favorably known. DoimolIy-lIiiiiMcn , MINNEAPOLIS. Feb. 22. The marriage of Miss Marlon Olive Hanson and Ignatius Donnelly wan solemnized today at high noctn with much pomp and ceremony. The nuptials were celebrated la tbo church of the bride , the Norwegian Methodist , which was com pletely crowded with an audience of about COO , which evinced n deep Icilereat In the affair. Oulsldo a vast concourse gathered to ealch gllmpseo of the pretty young bride nnd tbo distinguished groom us they cn- lored. The church had been handsomely decorated by the Epworlh league of the church , of which Mlsa Hansen was an active worker. A notable feature of the decorations was the mln&llng ot the Hags of Norway with the Union mark and of the United States , which were used conspicuously. The floral decorations were curried out It ) grew and wblto The ceremony wan performed toy nov. 0. Jarohsnn , 'Mr. Donnelly was atlended by J. A , Sutherland as bent man , anil Mahon I ) . Durk and J. n. Hawthorne of St. Paul is groomsmen. The brldo entered on the arm of her father and was preceded by her maid ot honor and eight bridesmaids , Her gown was a heavy Ivory satin with full court tralu. Tbe marriage was followed by a small din ner ut the Nocollot IIOUBO , and from 2 to 4 o'clock a reception 'was held at the hotel to which a'largo number ot gueats bad been Invited. The affair bed quite a strong po litical cast , as the guests were largely from among Mr. Donnelly's legislative associates and political friends. Mr. and Mrs. Don nelly leave tonight for an eastern trip of six weeks' duration , and ou their return will resldo at Nlnlnger , Dakota county. The bride , who Is 22 years of age , has TJCCII for about two years ilr. Donnelly's stenographer. 7i4ty-SI 'l > Iii'iixnn , The marriage of Miss Mildred M. Stephenson - son , daughter of Mr. and Mrs , James Stephenson - phenson , to Mr. Elmer J. Irey occurred at the residence of the bride's parents , 1802 Cans street , on Monday evening at G o'clock , The ceremony woo performed by Ilev. John Williams , rector of tit , Uarnalxia' Protes tant Episcopal church. The ceremony was witnessed by the relatives of the bride and groom and a few Intimate friends. A brief reception followed , after which Mr. and Mrs. Irey left for a trip which will Include St. Louts , Washington , Haltlmoro and Now York. Mist Stepbcnson Is well and favorably known In Omaha , bolus tbo daughter of one of tbo pioneer families. In the recent Ice carnival she held tbo position of Queen Polaris. 'Mr , Iroy Is connected with the otllco of city treasurer and Is a brother of ex-County Treasurer Irgy , IVii-Veur-UlU John Button la the youngest "short change" operator ever brought to the nt- tentlon of the Omaha police. Ho Is under arrest charged with fteecliiff Mlsa Florence Hooker of lt i South Nineteenth street out of II. Ho waa on u huckatcr'g WUKOU and cold the young woman bonie fruit. Bhu ftwo him a K bill to chungc and ho U charged with having kept a dollar. Button U 10 yms old , The action brought by the city last sum mer to restrain Crosby & Illch from selling Ice cut from the pond at Jetter's brewery has at last 'been ' settled , Judge Scott having Issued an order making the Injunction per petual , Sanitary Inspector Carroll sought to Interfere with the business of the plain tiffs nnd ft restraining order was served on Carroll preventing nlm from taking any stern to In any way Injure the 'business ot Crctfby & Illch. When the cawj came up for final hearing In the district court Mon day neither Carroll nor hla attorneys wcro prcecnt and the plaintiffs went ahead nnd made their showing. It was on this showing that Judge Scott Issued the order making the Injunction perpetual. All of this trouble , wblch caused ft great deal of talk last summer , was started by a defilro on the part of the city officials to compel Ice doilers to submit ta an Inspec tion of Ihelr product and to pay for a chem ical analyslit not oftcner than once a month during the summer ecason. As these chem ical analyses cost all the way from $15 to $25 the Ice dealers did not tnko kindly to the plan and In order to make a test ese the city picked out Crosby & Illch , alleging at that time that the Ice they sold showed the largest per cent of Impurltlta. Every step In the case was contested by able at torneys , the city being assisted In the pros ecution by a well known Omaha lawyer. Commercial Club Yesterday the convmltlec appointed by the newly organized Commercial club tb solicit members did a flourishing business and It Is firmly believed that at the next meeting , to bo held on the evening of March 1 , fully ICO persons desirous of Joining will bo prco- ent. The but'Iness men Interested assert that they see no reason why euch ia club as the ono planned cannot bo made a suc cess and accomplish u great deal ot good. It Is known that some of the packers favor the organization nnd one prominent packer has promised financial help. It is under stood that a committee will call on the offi cials 'of the packing houses nnd stock yards company and ixillclt subscriptions. Ono 'business ' man said yesterday that the clulj would bo all right and a good thing If it wna kept out of politics and good men placed at the head of It. The sentiment EEciro to bo against the election of any per son holding a political office to an ofllcc In the club , the deslro appeirlng to be to have none but active and well known business men at thr head of the enterprise. U has also been suggested that a suitable button bo purchased and worn by the mem- Jcrs. These buttons , It Is said , could be sold to the members for $1 and the profit Placed In a fund to bo known as nn enter tainment fund. Warrant Iiijuiictliin Suit. Today or tomorrow the case wherein Councilman A. U. Kelly of Iho First ward sougtit to enjoin City Treasurer Uroadwcll rom paying the warrants ordered issued to Garbage-master Leiiagh will come up In the listrlct court. This Is where the city council oted to Lenagh the sum of $700 for remov- ag garbage after It was ascertained that ho ccst of removing such garbage could not be legally taxed up to the property owner. \ majority of the council seemed to think hat as Lonagh had done the work on the order of the sanitary Inspector he sfiould bo > ald and uarranls were ordered drawn for ho amount mentioned. Councilman Kelly ought the proposition nnd on August 12 , S97 , secured an order of the district court enjoining the treasurer from paying the variants. It Is understood that the warrantr. are now In the possession of an Innocent holder In Omaha who will assist the city in lefcnding [ la position. ItiiAVlliornc I Architect Dolndorff , who Is In charge of ho heating and ventilating apparatus at lawthorne sctiool , staled yesterday that while all the alterations contemplated had not been completed the epraratus was no\v vorklng In a satisfactory manner. It Is nought that a special meeting of the Board f Education will bo held one night this veek to hear the reports of the architect and contractor and In case the work Is no ! atlsfactory other arrangements will be made. Concrete was being laid yesterday In the V street gas trenches and as soon as this tiardcas the pavement will bo put down. City Engineer Deal Is keeping a sharp eye n thla work In order to see that the trenches are properly filled and concrete of sufficient thickness Is laid. It Is thought liat by the lEst of the week this portion ot lie street will again be in a passable con- Itlon. Ilnnir Ituncli Saloon CUntler. The Homo Ranch ealocti matter has at ast been settled and ( tie $300 deposited with ho city treasurer for a license has been vlthdrawn. The proprietors of tlio place lave purchased a license from Max Lenz , 'wcnty-fourth and A streets , and at the next neotltig of the council a request will bo prc- cntcd asking that the license be transferred. Serious ( 'altlapr Affray. Mlko Kelly , a member of the flro depart ment at Cudahy's , was severely cut last Ight by Phil Harper. The fracas was the 'csult ' of a quarrel nt a dance in Blum's mil. Harper ( led Immediately after the uttlng and has not been arresled. The In- ury to Kelly will not bo fatal. " T ConiiilnliitH AKiiliiNt .11 n < l CrccU. A petition Is now being circulated among Iho residents of Albright and the residents of Sarpy county who are located along tbo line of Mud creek urging the city council to take tsomo steps to.abato the nuisance. As soon as enough property owners have at tached their signatures to the paper It will bo sent to the council. lli'Un > > of Honor Upchurch lodge , No , 2 , Degree of Honor , has elected tbo following officers : Mrs. nehmke , P. H. C. ; Mra. Joseph Volz , C. H. Magglo Lawless , L. H. ; Mrs. Doran , C. C. Mrs. Sullivan , recorder ; F. Pratt , financier. Mrs , Hock , receiver ; Mrs. Cahlll , N. ; Mrs. Dlckard , I. W. ; Joseph Volz , O , W. ; Auna O'Hcra , musician. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Clark. Charles J. Collins has returned from a trip to Chicago. W. C. Dlnwlddlo of Parkman , Wyo. , was a business visitor In the city yesterday. John Keogh of Salt Lake City , Utah , was a business visitor In the city yesterday. n. W. Reynolds of Central City brought a shipment of sheep to'thla market yesterday. The Nebraska Stock Shippers' association meets at tlio Dullono hotel In Omaha Thurs day. day.Tbo Tbo directors of the Packers' Dulldlng and Loan association will meet today to elect officers. lA daughter was born yraterday to Air. nnd Mrs. David Webber , Eighteenth and Washington streets. The now Degree of Honor lodge will meet Thursday evening at Workmen hall. All members are urged to attend. The Ladles' Aid coclcty of the First Pres byterian church will meet this afternoon ut the residence of Mrs. Harry Dennis , The birth of a daughter at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward , Twenty-second and O atreets , was reported yesterday. Clint Morgan , formerly a member of the city council here , but now located at Sioux City , was hero yesterday vlsltlug friends. There will bo Ash Wednesday services at St. Martin's Episcopal church this morning and evening , special services will be held at St. Clement's mlstlon. Tom Scupa has been arrested and charged with riding away with horse belonging to A. Delannoy , Twenty-fifth and J streets. The animal has been recovered. Ed Stearns , market editor of the Drovers' Journal , Is nursing a number of bruises caused by being thrown from a rapidly mov ing street car. The platform gate against which Mr , Stcarna was leaning broke , causIng - Ing the accident. SOCIAL KVUXT8MF LAST IJVE.M.VK. > Illrh < 1ny Party nt Ihc 1'lrnt McttinillHt Clinrcli. George Washington would have felt much at homo had ho happened In at the First Methodist church jlast night. There wcs quite a gathering continental celebrities there , not to epeale bf ja lot of plain citizens of the colonies. It was to r > ay a tribute to the memory of on < vof their number who I\M since become known as the Father of His Country that these good people assembled at the meeting house at early candle-lighting tlmo and did not ( disperse until after late bedtime. There wist a program appropriate to the occasion , containing many good things of a secular nature tnd some of the more sober sort , better suited to the sanctity pf the place where the assemblage bad con gregated. After the main portion of the evening' * formal entertainment had been disposed of the colonial celebrities who were there marched around the room to music that would have made their great grandfathers' eyes bulge In horror If they had heard It In a meeting house. To the strains of the Washington Post march the following made the Journey that all might sco who they were : Undo Sam , Oeorgo Anglln ; Columbia , Mlts Merrill ; George Washington , Spencer IJrooks ; Martha Washlnglon , Mrs. Wlckcr- sham ; John Adams , George Mlckcl ; Abigail Adams , Mrs. Hodges ; Thomas Jefferson , E. R. Stllphcn ; Susan Jeffcrcon , Mlea Hums ; James Mndlcoii , Dr. Rex ; Dolly Madison , Miss Hulls ; James Mcnroc , R. W Derrick ; Eliza Monroe , Mlta Emerson ; Patrick Henry , J. Francis Glah ; Elizabeth Henry. Miss Wil- eon ; Marquis do Lafayctle , Louis Cortclyou ; Marquise do Lafayette , Nora Emerson ; Ilaron von Stouben , Edith Burns ; Lord Baltimore , John Mellon ; Lady Baltimore , Mlai Williams ) Jcromo Bonaparte , Rdy Bowca ; Madame Bcnaparte , Mlsa Stlckncy ; William Pcnn , A. L. Babeock ; Mistress Hannah I'enn , Mies Cortclyou ; Alexander Hamilton , George Hamilton ; Mistress Mary Hamilton , Mies Graft ; Caplaln John Smith , Walter Staley ; Poeahcfitas. Daisy French : Widow Betsey Row , Miss Phllbrlck ; Mllra Standlsb , George Wlckcrsbain ; John Alden , J. E. Hodges ; Prlscllla , Mrs. Mlckel ; General llraddnek , Mr. Davenport ; Mlatress Annabel Braddock , Miss Lottus ; General Wolfe , Stewart Me- Dlarmld ; Mistress Sushannah Wolfe , Mrs. Kelly ; Commodore Perry , Dr. Jackson ; Mis tress Betsey Perry , Mrs. Burchard ; Governor Winthrop , George Strang ; Mistress Rachel Wlnthrop , Miss Havcrly ; Chief Jusllco .lay , C. B. Ilclmcr ; Sarah Llvlngslcci Jay , Miss Hamilton ; besides a goodly company of Quakers end Quakeresses ; Puritans and Purl- tan dames and maidens ; Virginia cavaliers and ladles , and North American Indians , Washington's birthday was celebrated last night by the Men's Clan of Trinity iMothotlist Ep'scopal church. The church was deco rated with Hags and the program was of the patriotic ) sort appropriate for such an oc casion. 'M. M. Hamlln , master of ceremonies , made the address of welcome , explaining the nature of tbo Men's Clan. Dr. F. II. Sander son , pastor of the church , read an Interest ing paper entitled "Glimpses ot Washing ton , " in which ho treated Washington's character In an entirely different way from that of the ordinary biography. "America" diid olhcr national hymns were sung by 4 quartet ot the clansmen. The particular fcnturo of the evening was the reading oi J. M. Gillan. Ills rendition of lllley's "When the Frost la on the Pumpkin" was especially effective. A Mardl Gras carnival for the 'benefit ' of the Holy Family church was given last night In Crelghton ball. The affair was largely palronlzed toy the friends of the church , over 500 being present. A specialty pro gram of uniform excellence had been ar ranged , composed entirely of homo talent. A fairy drill opened the program , given by a stags full ot "minims , " and a Wash- nlgton drill , in red , whlto and .blue , fol lowed , by the senior girls. An enjoyable solo was contributed by Misses Helene W man and Anna Rush and Mr. Gulder. A good operatic -farce finished the program. In which parts were taken by Misses Emma Gentleman , Jennie Croft and Delia McDer- molt and 'Messrs ' , Miller and Moran. These who composed the grand chorus were Mesdames - dames Cobry and Walsh and Misses Myles , McDermott , Croft , Danahcy , Gentleman , Smith , Robinson , Shannon. Boland nnd Mul len and Messrs. 'Miller ' , Moran , Swift and Brcnnan. A card parly was given In Myrtle hall last night by the Degree oi Honor lodge , No. 102 , Ancient Order of United Workmen , In recog nition of the national holiday. About 200 of the ledge members and their associates of the Ancient Order of United Workmen were present and most of the evening was spent at the card tables. After Iho prizes bad been awarded refreshments were served , followed by an Informal dance. A goodly numlbor ot his frlentte last night gathered In Washington ball to celebrate tbo fiftieth .birthday of Carl A. JocobE'cn , ono of the prominent citizens of his nationality In Omaha and a veteran singer of Iho Nor- dcn Singing society. The affair was as thor oughly enjoyed by those who gave It as wns the recipient. The earlier portion of the evening was occupied with a program of addresses , music and recitations. The addresses were deliv ered by Mayor Frank E. Moores , Hon. Blr- ger Bark of Chicago. lion. John L. Webster and Postmaster Euclid Martin. The Nordcn Singing t'3dcty gave a number of aclectloco , a soprano solo was rendered by Mlrs Emma Moeller , a violin fcolo was rendered by Robert Cuscaden , a duet was sung by Miss Emma Moeller and Prof. Edgren , a recita tion was given by Adolph Edgren and op eratic scenes fiom "Faust , " In coslumo , wcro rendered by Mls Moeller and Miss Ellen Anderson , who took the parls of Mar garita and Slobel respectively. The pro gram was thoroughly enjoyable. At Its conclusion a considerable number of the friends of Mr. Jaccibsen took part In a 'banquet which was served In the lower dining hall. When this had been satisfac torily discussed a rerlca of toasts were re sponded to , In which the friendly feeling the speakers and the rest about the board bad towaul the guest of honor was amply testified to. The evening closed with a ball. A committee , consisting of Prof. Adolph Edgren , Fred Karlen nnd G. Williams , bad charge of the affair. Last evening at the Haydcn Annex the Derthlck club hold another of Its educa tional and entertaining meetings , The pro gram was devoted to the compositions of the Frenchman , Charles Gounod , and was under the direction of Mrs. A. P. Ely. Tlio charac terization of the composer was read by Mies Knight and 'the analyses by Mrs. Peck. The p re gram consisted of the following aclcctlonu from Ihe opera "Faust : " DIe Posscnto , sung by Mr. Moore ; the waltz , arranged by Liszt , played by Miss Jones of Council Dluffs ; tbo ( lower song , sung by.'iMrs. . E > ly. and the ballet muElc , played by Miss Watson and Miss Raco. Ml ( a Mullen sang the song "Oh That Wo Two Were Maying" and Miss Wyman sang a barcarolle. A largo allendanco w&a present and the report read by Miss Klmball , the Mcreinry , showed that the club's affairs are In a very prosperous condition. The next meeting will be held two weeks hence and the prognim will bo devoted to composi tions by John Sebastian Bach , The birthday party given for the benefit of tlio Visiting Nurses' awoclatlon yesterday afternoon waa an enjoyable affair and en riched tlio treasury of tbo worthy charity by $111.75. Omaha society , that Is the real swagger sot , Impt'oved the latest opportunity to enJoy - Joy Itself on tbo fantastic toe before the uominrnccmcnt of ithe Lenten season last ovinliig at a cotillion given by Miss Flora Webster , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L , Webster , at Morand's dancing hall. U wan a grand affair and compared favorably with any german or cotillion that has been given In Omaha during the present season. The hall was beautifully decorated and , filled with the youth and beauty of the Gatu City , presented an attractive and ani mated plctupj , The cotillion was led in a very creditable fashion by Mr. Arthur J. Cooley of this city. Several new favor * were Introduced and all were novel and amuelng , Ono of the new favors caused the dancing men to do a little athletic work In handling pretty ropes at tached to barrel staves before being able to claim their partners for the dance. The cotillion was participated In by about 100 dancers and was witnessed by a number of the older representatives ot the first fam ilies of the city. The gucsU In tbo main In cluded the rnemberi of the Cotillion club. In addition to these there were nearly a dozen visiting young vvomeu and a few gucitu from Council Uluffl , AT THE HOTELS. Captain W. P. Murphy of the United States secret service Is at an Omaha botcl , having come In. last night from Cincinnati. Ho brings fresh from the moon hlntng camps In the mountains ot Kentucky n new story , for the truth of which , however , ho refuses to vouch. A rat fell Into a ibarrcl of Illicit whisky through the bungholo. A cat happened upon the scene and the rat pleaded to be saved from drowning. Now this cat had a compassionate nature and It asked the rat what ho would give to have hie life saved. "I will glvo you anything you ask , " re plied the struggling rat. "Then promise mo that on next Monday morning at 10 o'clock you will let me de vour you , " said the cat. "I promise , " the rat rejoined. But the eat was suspicious nnd asked : "What assurance hive I that you will keep faith with me ? " "I make the promise upon the honor of a Kentucky genllcman rat. " The cat helped the rat out of the barrel and ho scampered off to his hole. At the hour appointed for the Ml to eat the rat bo went to the latter't * hole and shouted down to his Intended victim. "Who's there ? " asked the rat. "It lo I the cat that saved your life. I have como to cat you as per agree ment. " "Did I enter Into any such agreement with you ? " asked the rat In a voice that Indicated astonishment. "You tlld , " replied the cat , "and you prom ised that you would keep your word upon the honor of a Kentucky gentleman rat. " "Well , tUat promise don't " go now , re plied the rnt seriously. "When I made It I was In llkkor. " 'I wonder how many people have stopped to consider what course the Spanish battle ship Vlzcnya , now anchored In Now York harbor on a friendly visit to the United SUitea , would pursue should war bo d&- clarcd between this country and Spain bc- fore It leaves our waters , " said J. U. Wright of Detroit at n hotel last evening. "Would It bombard New York or would It try to pass the forts ? If It did the latter , -would the United States try to stop it ? Interna tional law is elaborate and sweeping upon many points , but hero Is a question that It docs not deal with , nnd there Is no precedent by which the nation could bo guided. During the trouble between the United States nud Spain over the Vlrglniim affair , n Spanish war ship was In dock In the navy yard at Brooklyn. A declaration of war was ex pected dally and the Spaniards wore prepar ing to go out when a coal barge was sunk accidentally directly In front of where the ship lay. War was not declared , but the Spanish officers were In a mighty pickle for several days. This country did not have many war ahlpa then , and the Spaniards would have made an Interesting nnd useful addition to our tmvy had there been war. My opinion is tint ) the ship now in New York harbor would first attempt to pass the fort , and. falling In this , would bombard the city with the Idea of doing as much damage to llfo and property as It could before being captured or demolished. " "It Isi n notable fact , ' saH Charles D. Mc- Cllntock of Chicago last night , "that wrestling Is growing In favor among athletes. The Amateur Athletic unlou has taken up the sport and laid down rules to govern the bouts 'between clubs In the various sections of the country- Athletic clubs now send their quota of wrestlers to the annual Indoor meets as a matter of course , Just as they send runners , Jumpers , polo vaulters , relay teams , boxers and fencers. To be a cham pion wrestler means much. No other achieve ment within reach for aspiring athletes Implies so much physical fitness. A maa who wrestles Is bound to be strong all ever , 'aside and out , and , on account of his har monious development Is sure not to bo muscle - clo bound. Scientific wrestling Is not nearly so dtiagerous as other sports of brawn and endurance nnd It Is by long odds the only true nind perfect teet of muscular develop ment anJ strength. " "I am privileged to make the boast. " eald Walter M. Gregg of Des Molnes. at the Millard - lard , last night , "that I saw Abraham Lln- co'a twice , and each glimpse of his striking features made a deep Impression on me. The first tlmo was In the Thirtieth Street station of the Hudson Illver Railroad com panyii j\ew yoric. Lincoln was on his way to Washington to bo Inaugurated president. My uncle was aci ofllclal In the railway service and secured admission tickets for myself and aunt. These gave entrance to the waiting room of the station through which the president-elect was to pass. I was 10 years of age , and as the time for the arrival of the train drew near I became anxious lest I should mot get an opportunity to see the great man. I rcmemlcr that the room was crowded with people , many of them wearing badges , and outside a vast multitude swarmed about the heavily guarded doors. The police did a good deal of pushing nnd hauling end finally everything was ready. Then came a tremendous cheer ing up the railroad track : there was a shrill whistle , a loud rumble , ccid then the people In the room began cheering , too. I was In agony by thla time for fear I phonld mnn ! him. I was too big n boy to be asked to beheld held up nnd there was nothing for mo to eland en but ray own short legs. Then came n little confusion at the doorway , and almost before I could draw my breath n very tall man with a high bat. n gray shawl about his shoulders and a smllo upon his rugged face , pasoed Bwlftly across the room. Ho passed within two feet of mo and as ho towered above the commlttcemen I had no trouble In gelling an excellent view of Ma kindly features. A wild cheer arose lhat deepened Into a mighty roar. The commltteamcn streamed out , there WES n rumble of car riage wheels nnd he was gone. "A little more than four years later I saw the great American agala. He was lying la bis cofllii , In the catafalque In the public square. It was the came face that had stamped Itself upon my memory In the New York railroad depot , but , oh , so changed ! Darkened , sunken , drawn the smllo was gone , the look of bright alertness departed. And yet I am very glad now that I had the privilege of looking upcci him the second tlmo. These are gracious memories lo me. At every recurring anniversary of Ma birth I picture him as I saw him on those two oc- caalcis : going forth to bis work and coming homo with the harvest. " Vf. 13 , Peebles of Ponder reports that the fight over his candidacy for the Indian agency of the Omaha and Wlnnebago reser vation Is getting warmer every day. Ilo as serts , however , that only A handful of per- so'iial enemies are opposing his appointment and that ho has the great majority of the people ot his county behind him. Mr. Peebles has In his possession a petition ad- drr ed to Senator Thurston , signed by 127 names , representing every republican In Pender preclucl except eleven and asking for his nomination as agent of Iho Omaha and Wlnnebago Indians. The petition , be sides commending Mr. Peebles' republican ism and standing In the community , tie- noun CCH the recently published resolutions attacking him as follows : "Wo denounce as a trick the recent Bo-called public assem blage In Pender that passed resolutions adverse - verso to Mr. Peebles ; the meeting waa n secret ono , unknown to any excepting the rival applicants for the agency petition , to gether with a few of their friends and these with about half a dozen of Mr. Peebles' personal enemies from Pendor ( making oil told probably twenty-five persons ) , comprised the meeting that panned the resolution. ) In favor of republican harmony by turnnlg W. 13 , Pt'obles down. " Mr. Peebles feels con fident that bo will yet fetch the coveted ap pointment , I'l'i-Niimil I'arnuriiiiliN , C. II , Carter of licatoa Is at the MlllarJ. D. iBurlclgb of 'Falrbury Is a guest at the MIllarA. James B. Fearon of New York la at the Mlllard. J. C. Halllday of Chicago Is registered at the Mlllard. 0. E. Wllklna of Philadelphia , Pa. , In n guest at ( lie , Barker. George H. Moore of Oxford Junction , la. , can bo found at the Barker. Charles It. Pollard and wife of Milwaukee , WU. , are stopping at tbo Barker. II. C , Welch , a prominent merchant of Beatrice , Is registered at tbu Mlllard. Cbarlea D. .Marsh of Warsaw , III. , Is In Omabu. He U a. brother of Cougremuian March , of t Warsaw . dIMrict , with whom ho Hoc N , ere it is. There is ono place on Iho map where they sell a full fur hat , satin lined , gros grain trimmed , Fedora or Derby , black or in colors , for 75 cents. It's a good hat. A good deal better hat than you think it is ii- you havn't seen it , and a good deal bettor than you have any reason to expect. It's the same place \vhcro they pell good shoes for $1.25 , good socks for a nicklo good \vooTpants for $1.50 , and good all wool suits for live dollars with emphasis on each and every good. At the same place you can pay more money for same articles and get better value and better service and better wear than you can get any other place for the same money , and you can't buy anything trashy or poor or unserviceable in that same place no matter how badly you want to or how little you pay. It's just the kind of a place for people to trade in who want to trade where they can always got satis faction or money back if anything they buy is wrong. Where is this place ? It's handy. You probably have guessed by this time but if you haven't or don't know it , it's a good place to get acquainted with and the address is painted in black and white immediate ly under this line. * * Is Interested In ono of Iho largest woolen mills In the we.st. C. Lclghton , W. E. Vernon and A. 0. Berky are stockmen from Oskaloosa , la. , stopping nt tbo Barker. C. 13. Drake , a prominent business man and politician of Kilrbury , arrived hero last evening and Is registered at .the Mlllard. , W. II. Campbell , gencnil western agent for the Iluylers , candles , chocolates , etc. , of New ' York , Is at the Mlllard. "Mr. " Campbell Is' ' hero to arrange a ? 10,000 exhibit at tbo exposition. Colonel J. F. 'Magulre ' of Grand Forks , N. D. , Is In the city. He Is among the wealth iest oapltnllsls of his state and has extensive wheat growing interest/5 In both Minnesota and North Dakota. James Addlson Procter , ono of the moat extensive growers of thoroughbred Hereford cattle In the United States , Is registered at an Omaha hotel. Ills-homo Is In Chilli- colho , Mo. , where bo maintains a flue live stock farm. G. W. Hanscn , W. H. Barnes , A. V. Pease , FalruuryNeb. . ; 0. T. Hnnkln and wife , Shenandoah - andoah , la. ; J. H. Holing , lllsing City , Nob. ; J. W. Murphy. Sloan , la. : W. M. Craudell , Denlson , In. ; C. Kirk , Carroll , la. , are nt the Mercer. Peter Younger , Geneva ; J. P. Dunlap , Dwlght ; C. C. Marshall. Arlington ; L. C. Chapln and J. II. Hadklnson , Lincoln ; C. H. Barnard and P. W. Linn , Table. Rock ; J. W. | Stevenson , North Bend ; Charles Nownea , of Papllllon are members of the State Her tlcultural society at the Hotel Barker. The Rovcrniiirnt'N Domain. The commissioner of the general land ofilco has submitted his report to the secre tary of the Interior. Compared with last year It shows a decrease of 3,298 homestead entries , aggregating 378,625 acres. Quito proportionate to ( this la the falling off In general health when no effort Is made to re form Irregularity of the bowels. This can easily bo accomplished with the aid of Hos teller's Stomach Bitters , also a remedy for malaria , dyspepsia , rheumatism and liver trouble. Cnolry TcllH AnoUior Stnry. Rcla.tlvo to the case wherein Mrs. Hall accused Julius S. Cooley of neglecting her Interests and accepting a ? 10 retainer fee and then allowing her suit to go by default , Cooley tells a different story. lie Bays that the woman employed him to look after a suit wherein W. U. Homan took her house hold furniture , alleging that she owed him for the rent of u fiat on North Seventeenth street , and lhat ho did everything that nny attorney could do In the premltes. , Discussing the Hall case , Cooley said : "Tho woman's properly was laken nway by Homan , and as eoon as I learned of the fact I Instituted proceedings , and at the time when Judge Scott entered bis order , citing mo to appear , I was securing tbo return of the property , Moro than this , I had the property put In Mrs. Hall's possession , and matters are now In such shape thnt the storage company will have to look to Homan for Ils pay for carlago and storage of the goods. " Arnold's Brome Celery cures headaches , lOc , 25c and COc. All druggists. IlcMi Ivi-aii S ( | iH a Iliuiitirny. An Impending catastrophe was averted yesterday by the coolness and tiervo ot Hen Kcan , a rather diminutive stenographer employed In The Bco building. A team of high-spirited horera ntlached lo n farm wagon slarted down Karnam street from the vicinity of Twenty-fourth nnd tore down the street ut break-neck speed. Men ran out Into the street and tried to head them off , but this only served to Increase their fright. When near Eighteenth street Keari started after the wagon and succeeded In climbing In at the rear end. The lines wcro fastened at one sldo of the wagon , and ; with these the plucky youth soon stopped ] the team and turned it to the curb , where It woe securely tied. TO CIJHU CO Ml IX OXi : PAY Take Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If It fnllH to euro. 25c. The genuine has L. II. Q. on each tablet. "TIIU COI.OII.110 SI'KCI.U , . " I''aHr ( t Trnl n ( o Jciivct' Via the UNION PACIFIC. Leaves Omaha at HfiC : p. in. ONLY TRAIN OMAHA TO DENVER having buffet , mnokkjg and library earn. Sleeper on weslbouud Iralo will bo open to traveling public at 9 p. in. , and persons bound for Colorado points need not wait until train leaves nt midnight before re tiring. For full Information call at city ticket ofilce , No. 1302 Farnam street. II A I , I' KATKS SOUTH. Via I'nrt Arthur Itiiulo. The Kansas City , Pltl burg & Gulf railroad will tell round trip tickets any date , nt one faro ( plun $2) ) to all points on Its Hue , south of Gentry , Ark. For rates , advertising matter and all Information mation , call at "Port Arthur Route" office , No. 1415 Farnam street , ( Paxton Hotel Block ) or write , Harry E. Moorcs , Passenger and Ticket Agent , Omaha , Neb. TIIU O. < fc ST. I , . A.VI > WAIIA.SI ! II. It. Pnr All I'oliilH HUM ! nnil South. Leaves Omaha dally at 4:35 : p , in. , arrives Kt. Louis 7:15 : a , in. , connecting In Union Station with all lines , For rales , sleeping car apace and all Information call at ofllco No. 141C Farnam street , ( Paxton Hotel Block ) or write Harry 12 , Moorcs , Ticket Agent , Omaha Nob. nOl'NDS-Kllrabetii Phldtlla , aped 23 years , daughter of J. J. ItouiidH , 4335 Franklin street , February 19. 1S3S. Funeral We'd- ' nexday , 2 p , in. , fpm realiltncu to Mount Hope cemetery , HAOKIl Surah , wlfo of Grant Hagcr. nge 23 yrx. , at the residence of her Kluter.Mrs. J. Ii. Hmoaton. PiineVul Thumlay , Feb. 24 , at 2. p. m. . from 81. Andruw' * church , 41st and Chwlcs. ANo Mtilforil'M AntltiLxliio Sure uro Mnilo in Two Slr.i > * t No. 1 capacity 10 c. e . $3.00 No. 2 capacity 3 e. c. for injecting1 con- contratoil serums . -.J.Tf" ) Mulford'H Diphtheria Antltoxluo Is put up In absolutely sterile packages In the follow ing strcuglhs and sizes : " .Sdinilard" ( tOO iiiiiiiiinlzlitK unit * JU'P ? . O ) No. 1 vial TOO units. (5 ( c. e. ) . $1.00 No. 2 vial 1.000 units (1ft ( c. e. ) . M 7 , ' . No. 3 vial 2,000 units (20 ( c. c. ) . $3.2 , ' . "POTIiXT" (25O ( liuiiiuiilr.tiuv iniU per v , c. ) No. 1 vial f.00 units (2 ( c. o. ) . Jl 25 No. 2 vial 1.000 units (4 ( c. c. ) . K.IT. No. 3 vial 2.0CW units , (8 ( c. c. ) . fl.OO "H.VHIIA I'OTHVI" ' ( BOO Iniiiiiinl/.liiK lltlllN IM'l * C * . ( * . ) No. 1 vial GOO units (1 ( c. c. ) . Sl.RO No. 2 vial l.OOvl units (2 ( c. c. ) . $27- No. 3 vial 2,000 units (4 c. c. ) . . . : . Jo.OO Always glvo the pre-fi-reneo toconrentrntrii soi-eumB called "POTENT" and "KXTIIA 1-OT15NT. " Antltoxlne shipments received every week. Sherman & ftlcGosmeH Drug Go Iiil3 DO1X3K ST. OMAHA , NICB. Between the Old and Now Postolllce.1) . 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