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SOCIETY AMID WAR'S ' ALARMS
Great Gaps Left in the Local Circles Since
the "Boys" Marched.
SOME ARE MISSED AND OTHERS MISSES
Cuiilil Dolnir All He Can < n Outline
HIP Mltnnllon niul tinMerrr
Whirl ( liicn Crn
OtMinril.
and rumors of wars have had their
effect. on local society. Ono would not ex-
licet H to bo otherwise with the departure
of so many "eligible" yotms men for the
Philippine Islands and Chlckamauga park.
The Kolng out of the Thurston Hllles and
of the Omaha Guards was the largest "move
ment ot people" so far ns Omaha young
folk nrc concerned that has tiappencd for n
long 'time. While .they were encamped near
Lincoln many of the young women of Omulm
und Lincoln visited the boys nnd helped to
make things pleasant for them , nut these
pleasant little meetings are now off , and
the soldiers' , farewells , their military souve
nirs and other remembrances they may havu
plvcn the dear girls arc all that can now be
treasured. In both companies there have
gone out a number of young men who hive
JiRured prominently In social events hero
for several seasons. Just .who will take the
place of Captain Charles Wilson at the pink
tuns and evening dances 'at which he has
been such a leader Is a matter still under
debate In the swagger circles , but these who
have spent so many pleasant social hours
vith the gallant captain unite In declaring
that ho will como back a colonel or better.
Kach particular member of the two admir
able companies that have gone forth to rep
resent Omaha Is looked upon by each par
ticular best girl as sure of a high commis
sion In the army before the conclusion ot
the war , and no ono Is so mean as not to
hope that all their best wishes may bo real
ized , If they should , what an officers' hop
Omaha would have at the conclusion of the
war ,
Aside from the Journcylngs to the military
camp and the packing ot lunches for the
boys' trip away from homo tliore has been
n fair amount of activity. The sun finally
broke through the lowering clouds and gave
an opportunity for the fashionables to enjoy
n Jaunt with the Hiding club and to get In
Rome good golf playing on the Happy Hol
low links. The attendance at each Satur
day's contest at golf Is gradually Increasing ,
and the Interest In the society game Is
spreading as fast as war news. Among the
indoor events of the week In society circles
the buffet luncheon of Miss Haltlo Cady In
honor of Mrs. Harry Frascr Wllklns at the
homo of the fair hostess Is entitled to the
premier position. It was well attended , the
popular young bride was numerously con
gratulated and the guests enjoyed themselves
immensely , and Incidentally got a line on
how to best servo at noon-day affairs.
Dealing In futurities , It may bo remarked
that Cupid figures pretty extensively In the
functions that are on the tapis for the
next few weeks. The Uogers-Mlllnrd nup
tials nnd the reception following are an
nounced for Saturday evening , June -I , and
are looked forward to as red-letter events
of the BcaEon. Humor has It. that Mr. Hus-
scll UUrt. son of Mr. Horace O. Hurt , Is to
marry a charming young woman of Minnesota
seta , who recently visited his parents , on
Juno 7. It comes from a pretty good source ,
but like some war rumors.It . has not yet
been confirmed. Tlieru nrq a number of
other weddings scheduled for the month
of roses , and there la bound to bo lots of
people getting new togs made for the com
ing events for several weeks or more. The
first society event In connection with the
exposition will bo that'of the coming week ,
n reception by President Wattles o
_ IVt .iBuisnud visitors to the exposition. It
f- f will be only n foretaste of the society func
tions that are to occur during the life of the
exposition. If Omaha society. Is not busy
during the coming summer then It will
never bo. With the seashore castles of the
east turned Into forts nnd the heretofore
popular seaside hotels transformed Ipto bar
racks It Is fair to presume that we'll have1
* one or three of our eastern cousins out here
during the summer , and when they do come
we'll surely have to give a whole lot of
affairs In their honor.
Cupid has cut out plenty of spring work
for himself hereabouts , but ono charming
young woman of Omaha Just thought she
would help htm along a bit the other even-
lug. The young man who had been calling
once , and sometimes twice , per week at
her homo for the last three years , appeared
on the parlor scene , nnd was the victim of
n somewhat cruel , though probably de
served , Joke. There are so many young
men In Omaha that this description may ( It
that It will be quite useless to try to find
out which particular one It was.
After the young man had run through the
list of stock subjects. Including the war in
the cast and the west , the exposition Sun
day opening , the features of the midway
nnd the growth ot small priced theaters
about town there was a marked lull In the
tatk. The young woman seized the oppor
tunity , and asked : "If you had a quarter
of a million , what would you do ? "
The young man looked nervous at first ,
then as ho thought of what he would do , ho
smiled audibly , and said : "Why , I'd marry
you right off that Is , with your permis
sion. "
"Oh , I wouldn't do that It I had a quar
ter of a million , " saucily spoke the plain
'American ' girl.
"Why , what would -you do ? " ho gasped ,
"If I had a quart of vermllllon , I'd paint
the town red. "
The young man looked at his watch , and
remarked that he Just had time to catch
the last car home.
Preparations are being made for the enter
tainment of all distinguished visitors who
may visit the exposition during the sum
mer. There will bo receptions , dances and
CHIS1 * 11ACOX.
lit * Who Dlil Not Wrlto Slmke i > enre'x
I'lllfM.
"A man's nature runs cither to herbs or
weeds , therefore , let him seasonably water
the ono and destroy the other. "
In other words , cultivate your powers and
put asldo the things which rob you ol
strength nnd energy , , which can be turned
Into money nnd fame.
Of course "tho crowd" float along am
don't care much what happens , EO they car
deaden the body with narcotics like whiskey
coffee and tobacco , but there are those wlic
have the Divine desire to amount to some
thing In this world , nnd to such thcso words
nro addressed.
If you have constitution enough to stam
whiskey , coffee nnd tobacco , well and good
If not , trade them off for success , and tha
only comes as n result of energy enougl
to apply oneself.
H coffee Interferes in the least with you
digestion , nerves or heart , drop 1U Sue
cess la worth more than coffee.
Use the food drink , Postum. H has mud
the color and tnsto of coffee but is mad
of ro'ttTful pure food elem nts. that BUS
tain and nourish body and brain , and th
Vw j .ta i& 01 u mosi tootluouie character
gold by grown ,
f % t4i-ir i-
dinners for the prominent folk of other
state ! ) and foreign countries who may com *
to the exposition , and none will bo allowed
to feel ns though they are grangers within
the city's gate * .
This U OBsurrocl by the .appointment ot
the following'committee who will -assist nt
such entertainments : Mcsdamcs II. W.
Yatcs , C. N. Ulctr. J. 8. Brady , J. C. Cowln ,
K. P. Peok. W. H. McCord , C , E. Squires ,
Charles Offittt , William Popplcton , William
Carter , D. H. Wheeler , Jr. , W. F. Allen ,
Thomas Kllpatrlck , E. Dickinson , 0. D.
Dandy , C. 'M. Wllhclm , J. E. Dnum , E. W.
Nash. A. C. Smith , W. 13 , Melkle , Charles
Shlvcrlck , Frank Colpctzer , Arthur llrnn-
dels , A. L. Heed. , K. A. Cudahy , T. M , Orr ,
Paul Charlton , C. F. Manderson , E. F.
Dlcrbower , George Mercer , Arthur Kerning-
ton , W. J. Connell. W. N. Dnbcock , O. W.
Llnlnger , 0. F. Oldwell , Andrew Hoscwatcr ,
J. N. It. Vatrlck and J. L. Mctcalf ot Omaha ,
nnd John N. Ualdwln ot Council muffs.
of 1'ooplc.
Miss Lucy Evans will leave for the cast
this week.
Miss Jessie Dickinson left for New York
on Wedhtsdal.
Miss Hattlo Webster returned from Lin
coln on Friday. .
Miss Olive Frederick will. Icavo for Chicago
cage on Monday.
Mrs. John Chapman li at Hannibal , Mo. ,
visiting relatives.
Hev. Canon Durgus of Plattsmouth was
in Omaha last week.
Mr. Stockton Heth visited friends In Iowa
during the last week.
Mrs. E. H. Farnsloy left Monday to spend
n few days In Chicago. .
Mr. Arthur C. Smith left for an eastern
trip on Friday evening.
Mrs. Joseph H. McConnell spent the last
week with friends In Chicago.
Mrs. E. J. Spauldlng Is visiting Mrs. J.
F. Ilarton nt 2K1C Capitol avonue.
Mr. J. E. Smith of Ueatrlcc was the guest
of Hcv. Robert Dpherty last week.
Mrs. W. F. Cody nnd Miss Cody of North
Plntto have been In Omaha this week.
Miss Sadie Durnham of Lincoln was the
guest of Miss Llla Alexander on Friday.
Mrs. William R. Harford has gene to New
York to read a paper before a charitable
meeting.
Mrs. John S. Drlggs returned on Thursday
after a four weeks' visit In Washta and
Cherokee. *
Major H. S. Wllcox spent Friday In Lin
coln with his son , R. E. Wllcox , of the
Omaha Guards.
Mrs. A. Graves , who has been very 111 , has
entirely recovered and Is a guest ot Mrs.
Edward W. Nash.
Mrs. Arthur n. Smith returned from the
east yesterday. Mrs. SmUh has been In Uos-
ton for two weeks.
Mr. D. Wlso of Cincinnati , who Is en route
for the west , was the guest of Mr. Aaron
Cahn last Thursday.
Mr. Hills , who has been the guest of his
cousin. Miss E. Snell , sailed for his home
In London , Eng. , last week.
Mrs. Samuel J. Rumcl left last Tuesday
for Cedar Rapids , la. , where she will visit
Ylth her parents for n few weeks.
The friends of Mrs. A , Weber regret to
learn of her dangerous Illness at her home ,
Nineteenth and Leavcnworth streets.
Mrs. E. L. Lomax returned from New
York on Wednesday. She was mot In Chl-
ctigo by the Misses Louiax and Edna Robin
son.
son.Miss
Miss Eleanor McKcll of Chllllcothe , O. ,
Is the guest of her sister , Mrs. Howard D.
Smith. She expects to remain about a
month.
Mrs. C. G. Crlttonden nnd her little
daughter , Cornelia , have returned from a
ten days' trip to Buffalo , Chicago and Mil
waukee.
A cablcg'ram from Liverpool , Eng. , an
nounces the arrival there of Mr. and Mrs.
Victor White and child of this city on
Tuesday.
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Mr. nnd Mrs. Maurctte Foss. nco Miss
Clara Clarkson. have . returned to Omaha
after n delightful wedding trip through New
England. . . ' ' *
Mrs. Carr 'Axford fast week „
her cousin. MrsvRlctei j
iyJa-r.Tgiand , where she will Spend
Hummer.
Mrs. E. W. King of Falls City , Nob. , who
as been the guest of .her sister , Mrs. J. A.
amcron , was called home on Friday , owing
o her brother's illness.
Rev. Annesly Young of Blair , Neb. , who
as been confined at Clnrfaon hospital for
x weeks , left Friday for Wisconsin , where
o will Join Mrs. Young.
Mrs. Wlnfleld S. Strawn went to St. Louis
n Thursday , called there by the dangerous
Incss of Mrs. C. H. Albera , who has fre-
ucntly visited in Omaha.
The Right Rov. G. Mott Williams , bishop
f the diocese ot Marquette , Mich. , spent
unday with Rev. T. J. Mackay. He left for
Is homo on Tuesday evening.
Mesdames Purvis and Bowen accompanied
heir sons , who are members of the Omaha
Guard , from Lincoln to Omaha on the do-
arture of the Guards for Cblckamauga.
Mrs. C. S. Cotton returned from Lincoln
n Wednesday. She had been down to Camp
Alvtn Saunders to say goodbye to her gal-
ant son , Benjamin , of the Omaha Guards.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. Mapes returned
londay from an extended western trip ,
will soon remove to Kansas City ,
.hero Mr. Mapcs will engage In business.
Mrs. C. C. Valentine and Miss Enid Val-
ntlne have arrived In the city from Call-
ornla , where they have been spending the
winter , and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
I. B. Boyles.
Mrs. W. Mllley and sons. Barton nnd
Joseph , arrived from Virginia City , Mont. ,
n Wednesday. Mr. Milley will Join them
next week. They will spend the summer at
heir country home at Calhoun.
Misses Sophia and Euphemla Alexander
if Nashvlllo , Ter.n. , have arrived In Omaha
nd will remain during the term of the ox-
> 03ltlon. Their father. Mr. James Alcxan-
ler , Is connected with exposition work.
Mrs. Allco Ackerman and son , Waldo , of
Sprlngfleld , 111. , Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wllcox
of Clinton , III. , and two nephews , Henry
lyne and John Luby ot Bloomfleld , III. , at-
cndcd the funeral of Mr. W. J. Hayes in
his city on Wednesday.
Wfbit ? r y.oimviN'otcH. .
The men are thoroughly enthused and are
rorklng hard to familiarize themselves
with the Intricate Zouavo manual.
Several now uniforms are still unassigned
and all young men ot good mural character
ll.cly to bo Interested in a Zouave drill
are Invited to join the company.
While the company offered Its services to
th-j state Eomo time during Marc . It Is still
plgned. nnd as W. J. Bryan's regiment
been filled the boys will have to await
n chance to Join the Fourth Nebraska.
Corporal Anthony Invented n clover gun
movement In comlnc to an order from
stmvlder arms , in which the gun makes two
complete revolutions. Sergeant Shellhart
tinn nlso contrived n fancy movement In
luading.
Now that the volunteers have all left Ne
braska , the Webster Zouaves are the only
fully armed , uniformed und equipped mil
itary company In the state ot Nebraska.
The Zouaves have their headquarters on
Twentieth street between Unrnty and Far-
nam nnd are perfecting themselves ii > some
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very fancy gun movements.
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The engagement of Miss Reba Duff ot
Nebraska City to Mr. H. II Whltlock of
Omaha Is announced.
The marriage of Miss Margaret Hooy and
Mr. Josiah B. Kcdfleld will be solemnized
on Wednesday evening , Juno 1 , at the home
ot the bride's sUtcr , Mr. and Mrs. Henry
C. Mnrkel , S775 Burt street. They will be
nt homo after June 15 , at 2775 Burt street.
Wedding cards have been received an
nouncing the marriage of Miss Genevlevo
Jeffries , only daughter of Mrs. M. A. Jef
fries of this city , to Mr. E. P. Lombard ol
\yhlttakcr , Mich. The wedding took place
at the residence of Mrs. Jeffries' mother
at Whlttaker. on Thursday , May 19. Mr.
and Mrs. Lombard will reside In Whlttakcr ,
where Mr. Lombard occupies the position ol
railway station agent.
On Friday cards were Issued for the wed
ding ot Mlas Anna Mlllard to Mr. Hcrbcrl
Milton Rogers. The marriage will occur ni
the home of the bride's mother , Mrs , Em
Mlllard , 1818 Capitol avenue , Saturday .even
Ing , June 4. It will be followed by an clab
V. , . .ntt
ornto wedding reception from 8 until 10
o'clock. Mr. nnd Mrs. Rogers will b6 nt
homo to their friends at 3718 Halt Howard
street after September 1.
nntcrdilniiicnt * of the
Mrs. Davis ot 2.127 Davenport entertained
u few friends on Tuesday night.
Miss McKennn gave n largo konslngton
on Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6
o'clock.
Mr. und Mrs. H. Harder gave n dinner
last Thursday night In honor of Mr. William
O. Harder of Now York.
Miss McKenna entertained at luncheon on
Friday afternoon In honor of Mrs. Wlnslow ,
mother of Mrs. Clifford Smith. U was n
very recherche affair.
The musical to have been given Thursday
night by Mr. nnd Mrs. J , A , Cameron was
Indefinitely postponed owing to the Illness
of Mrs. Camercn's brother.
A pleasant little party was given yester
day afternoon by Master Harry Gould , In
honor of his fourth birthday anniversary.
Games nnd refreshments were thoroughly
enjoyed by those present. .
Mesdiimes W. D. nnd Bryce Crawford en
tertained nt Kensingtons last Wednesday
nnd Thursday. The affairs were at the
home of Mrs. W. D. Crawford and each ono
was attended by about thirty guests.
Mrs. O. L. Hollow of 2210 Graves street ,
assisted by her neighbors , tendered Mr. Hol
low n real old-fashioned surprise party. The
house was decorated with carnations and
roses. High five was Indulged In until a late
hour.
Mrs. W. D. Crawford , assisted by her
daughter , Mrs. Qryco Crawford , entertained
at luncheon on Wednesday and Thursday
nftornoonH. The tables were artistically dec
orated with ferns and lilacs. Slxty-flvo
women wore present.
A card party was given lost night by Mrs.
O. H. Pratt nnd Miss Pratt on Twenty-fifth
street. Tokens were won by A. B. Smith
and Miss Kittle Vincent. About thirty
were present nnd the evening was pleas
antly concluded with dancing.
This morning at 4 o'clock twenty guests
of the Mudlson started for Missouri Val
ley In tallyho coaches , where they will be
entertained by Mrs. W. H. Fonsler. The
party was chaperoned by Mesdames F. D.
Lyon and H. F. Band. They will return on
Monday.
The A. K. T. club gave a very enjoyable
dancing party at Mr. Edward Dickinson's
last Saturday evening. Dancing in the barn
was enjoyed by about two score of the High
school young folk , of which the four mem
bers of the mysterious club nre an Im
portant part.
Miss Olga Nelson was agreeably surprised
nt her home , 1515 South Tenth street , on
Friday by a. number of her friends. After
listening to n very Interesting program ,
the young folks spent the remainder of the
evening In various games. At 11 o'clock a
beautiful lunch was served. The evening
was enjoyed by a score of guests.
'Mr. and Mrs. Lamoreaux of 1819 Blnney
street were nt homo to their friends on Fri
day evening. It was one of the largest
gatherings of the week. The program in
cluded musical selections by Messrs. Rob
inson and Fisher , mandolins , interspersed
with readings by Miss Jessie Bowie nnd
vocal selections from the Knox Male quar
tet.
tet.Tho
The B. B. W. gave nn entertainment on
Tuesday evening at Grace Baptist church
for the benefit of the new church building.
It was a success In every particular , for
which plenty of well earned praise Is duo
the following band of girls : Misses Dora
Bockhouse , Mablo Fisher , Clara Stewart ,
Ethel Bernell. Molllo Coefer , Edith Steffe ,
Edith Jones and Myrtle Bruce.
One of the most delightful functions of
the week was the buffet luncheon given by
Miss Hattle Cady at her home on Thurs
day. She was assisted In receiving by Mes
dames Gulou , Wheeler , Misses Webster ,
Yates nnd Andrecsen. A profusion of pink
roses graced the mantels and tables. Vari
ous dainty comestibles were served by
Misses Flora Webster and Bessie Yates.
Thirty guests were present.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McConnell entertained
tholr friends nt their residence , 2lU-ltrnnoG
Thirty-three WfOramg ; at cards *
ti-mg the game Indulged In.
uo iiousa was decorated w Ith palms nnd the
national colors. The score cards weroien ,
graved with nn American flag nnd'ns the
games were won the winners wore presented
with a miniature photograph of the war ves
sels. The prizes were won by Mrs. E. V.
Lewis , Mrs. Con'ad nnd Mr. Harry Husstc.
The Riding club on Wednesday evening
enjoyed nn evening gallop to Rlvervlew
park. On Its return it was entertained by
Miss Hlggtnson with refreshments and an
impromptu dance at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. William B. Melkle , Worthlngton Place.
On Friday evening nt the home of Miss
Andreesen , the club held its annual election
of officers. Miss Allen was chosen presi
dent. The other officers will be elected at a
meeting to bo held on Thursday evening.
Mrs. David Baum gave a reception on
rlondny from 4 until 6. Mesdames Heath ,
.Vilhelm , Clement Chase' , Remington , Rog-
rs , Baum , Crlttendon , Hulbert and the
illssea Sharp and Sadie Baum assisted in
receiving. The house was transformed Into
a perfect bower with Persian lilacs. Punch
was served In the library by the Misses
Baum and Hulburt. The dining room deco
ration was decidedly artistic and showed
great originality. The center piece of the
able was a high pyramid , composed of fruit
and flowers flanked with silver candelabra ,
entwined with fern asparagus. Music was
urnlshed by n mandolin .orchestra. About
.25 guests were present.
A large number of friends gathered nt the
esldcnce of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Powell ,
124 South Thirty-first street , on Tuesday
evening , the occasion being the celebration
of their stiver wedding anniversary. The
house was beautifully decorated with palms ,
smllax , potted plants and American beau-
tics. During the evening a bountiful lunch
, vas served , while the guests were enter-
alned with music , rendered by Misses
owell nnd Erlckeon , Mrs. Grant Williams ,
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. J. Lehmann , and Master
uy Woodward. The occasion was addition
ally plcasureablc to the host and hostess ,
their eldest son , Dr. E. W. Powell , being
present , having Just been , graduated with
honor from Washington university , St. Louis
Medical college. Mr. and Mrs. Powell were
the recipients of many beautiful and appro
priate presents , and the guests departed
after a delightful evening's entertainment ,
extending the couple their hearty congratu
lations on the completion of twenty-five
years of Happy married life and well wishes
for the future ,
I'lenmirt'ii III 1'ronjieot.
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. E. W , Lam-
oieoux will entertain. I
The women of the First Congregational
church will glvo a kenslngtou at the home
of Mrs. Adlson Carter. It will be the ( act
of the scries.
The Young Men's club of All Saints'
church will tender a reception to the choir
of that church next Friday evening nt
Koraud'u ball.
Mr. Qurdon W. Wnttles , president of the
exposition directory , has invited a number
ot gentlemen .for next Thursday evening to
his residence , 320 South Thirty-seventh
street , to meet the representatives of the
government at the exposition and the vice
presidents of the different state exhibits , to
gether with others prominently Identified
with the exposition work.
Eppcrly corset fitted to form by Inventor ,
with nine measurements. Davles Millinery
Store , 1511 Douglas.
OMAHA
! ? enoii.
William H. Bosso came up from Peru last
week and was a visitor at the home of C.
Stlger.
Mies Powers of O matin Is Installed as
housekeeper in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred A. Bailey.
The quarterly conference did not hold Us
session on last Thursday evening , on ac
count of the rain.
George W. Stelger went to Plattsmouth
last Wednesday evening to attend the wed
ding of Miss Eve Smith.
A. J. Matthews of Omaha , ex-county su
perintendent , was a visitor In the Benson
schools on Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. A. Scott , with her daughter , Irene , ol
Havelock visited with her sister , Mrs. EC !
E. llottman , last week , returning home on
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Bellas and daughtei
Jessie went to Ashland last Monday morn-
Ins , Mr. Bellas returning the next day
while Mrs. Bellas and daughter will re-
mnln to visit with relatives nnd frlendstfor
eoifle time. J I
The Ladles' AW Jtuclety mot with Mrs.
William I ) . Beckett lost week. U will meet
nt the home of Vf- James A. Howard
next Wednesday nt.2 , p. m.
A patriotic birthday social will bo given
by the women ofi/lie Methodist church at
the town hall on .Monday evening , May 30.
Supper from 6:30 : Ip'f ' o'clock.
Services will bo .conducted nt the Mctho-
Ist church this evening at the usual hour ,
by Hev. Frank Urbii , pastor. Rev. Max-
field preached last' ' Sunday evening.
Miss Mnrgnrct' ' SalTord went to Plaits-
mouth Wednesday afternoon , where 'sho
went to attend UhbT Smlth-TIdd wedding
nuptials , remaining to visit with friends fern
n few days.
The funeral ot Andrew Zanders , who died
of Injuries received while riding n bicycle ,
wns held last Tuc ijay In Omaha. He was
well known by the school children ot Ben
son , having at one time nttcnded school
here.
The Board of Education met last Monday
evening with full membership in attend
ance Besides other business transactions ,
the appointment of the teachers for the
coming year wns made , -as follows : Prof ,
Hearne ns principal , Miss Grace Mercer
Intermediate and Miss Ltda Bralnard keep
ing her position In the primary department ,
she being the only ono of the present corps
of teachers retained.
Florenc-f.
John Tuttlc ot Herman , Neb. , is visiting
friends In town.
J. B. Young of Crescent , la. , was In town
Monday on business.
Mrs. Weasa Templeton visited friends In
Omaha a couple of ddys this week.
Miss Delia Cochran of Omaha was hero
last week visiting with Miss Olga Tucker.
Freeman S. Tucker is having his hotel
painted and Is making other needed repairs.
Mrs. Frank Dtxon .and little daughter of
Blair are visiting with the family ot Dr.
Tracy.
Mrs. McIIenry of Seattle , Wash. , arrived
Ilday and will visit friends hero for n week
or two.
Miss Katie Green , who has been nt Coff-
man for some time , returned homo the first
ot the week.
J. Pries , the proprietor of the Pries Lake
picnic grounds , was n business visitor In
Omaha Wednesday.
Mrs. William Kindred had a severe at
tack of neuralgia of the heart Monday , but
Is better at present.
Mrs. D. C. Hasa attended n mcetluc of
the Coffee club In Omaha Thursday , she
being a member.
Mrs. Ed Green of Blair visited friends
In town n couplu of days last week , return
ing home Friday.
Dan Corcoran of Omaha visited with his
parents , Mr. and Mrs. William Corcoran.
Saturday and Sunday ,
Gus Saums of Coffmnn , Neb. , visited rela
tives In town Sunday , going from hero to
Omaha , where he Is employed for the pres
ent.
ent.J.
J. M. Tracy and , wlfo of St. Paul , Minn. ,
nrrlved Monday. They will visit with Mr.
Tracy's parents , Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Tracy ,
for n few days. *
Dan A. Robb returned homo Tuesday
from Valparaiso , Nob. , where he has been
the last three weeks shearing sheep , having
taken a contract.
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Tucker will give n
birthday party Saturday night to the little
friends of their 'daughter ' Jesse , It being
her eleventh blrtlKlhyi'
The teachers and pupils of the public
school here wllliglveian entertainment at
the schoolhouse Krlddy night , it being the
close of the Bchodl. year.
MUs Elogler , dftftiloyed by the Western
Union Ttlcuriiphlconitinny In Omaha , wns
visiting with her'\inretits \ , who llvo a couple
of miles north of''town. '
The city counclf''fleclded ' on n marshal at
'
Its regular raeetlHg'1'Monday night , select
ing Mike Dally , who'jvrns confirmed nnd
took up hlsdiitje8unt-'once. _
"
"The "Ladles' Guild , .composed of the lady
members of the plscopal church , met nt
the home ofMrs , , P. S. Tucker , doing the ,
business of the regular meeting.
'
Mra. Lyda. Brown wept'to Blair Friday to
attend the funeralrpf her Krandmothar , , who.
died at Aspen , Cojo.Tuesday , the remains
telng brought to Blair for Interment.
John Flnkenkellar and A. J. Smith of this
place have enlisted In the volunteer army
nnd passed the examination and will prob
ably be called on soon to go to the front.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S.'Seavcy of Denver , Colq. ,
visited with Captain and Mrs. Reynolds
over Sunday , returning to Omaha Tuesday ,
where they will remain for some time before
going home.
Shane & Jackson have taken the dirt' out
of ono side ot the excavation for the new
building at the water works and nro now
putting In the wall , having a f6rce of stone
masons at work.
Rev. Father Watson of the Episcopal
church of this place went to Bancroft Sat
urday and will conduct services at that
rlnre Suniiy. His place hero will be filled
by Mr. Brown of Omaha.
The Misses Tracy , Eunice nnd Prudence ,
gave a birthday party Wednesday night In
honor of their brother Frank , It being his
twenty-first birthday. Refreshments were
served to a large party ot their young
friends.
Mr. Eugene Holstrom of Bancroft , Neb. ,
was married to Miss Nora Chambers
Wednesday , May 18 , at the homo of the
bride's parents , who live a mile and a half
north of town. Mr. Holstrom Is engaged
In bilslness In Bancroft" , where he will make
his future home. Miss 'Chambers has re
sided here since childhood. The ceremony
wns performed by Rev. John Phillips , a
Methodist preacher at' Bancroft. Mr. and
Mrs. Holstrom left for Bancroft on the
evening train Wednesday.
Uiiiulec.
W. L. Selby has gone to Texas on a short
business trip. ,
According to recent rumor there will be
a number of new homes built in the village
during the summer mid fall.
The Dundee Woman's club will hold Us
annual reception on Friday evening. May
27 , at the residence ot Mrs. A. L. Stone-
cypher. '
The funeral of Jerome Zander , the young
man who died suddenly last week of In
juries due to a bicycle accident , took place
on Tuesday afternoon nt the Dundee school-
house. The body was dressed In the High
school cadet suit nnd a number of his school
companions acted as pall-bearers. The
friends nnd neighbors of the bereaved fam
ily filled the building , which was fragrant
with the profusion of floral offerings , am !
many showed further signs of sympathy by
following the remains through the down
pour of rain to their last resting place In
Mount Hope cemetery.
TALKS ART F.ftRJHE TEACHERS
niri-rtor firlliuiix" I.rvtnrcM nt ho
llonnl ol ICOuutUloii ItooinH OH
A lecture on aftj(1lrftended especially for
teachers , was dblfvered by Art Director
Griffiths In the rofna ) | of the Board of Edu
cation yesterday afternoon. Mr. Griffiths
spoke In avery Interesting and Instructive
way on general phasee of his subject anil
followed the lectuVt'Mth ' an Interpretation
of the works of raiWus old masters. The
speaker exhlbltcd' opfes of Raphael's "Ma
donna , " Joshua Hejflplds' "Cherubs" and a
landscape of Core nnd pointed out dis
tinctive points IttiBttJe nnd coloring. The
lecture wns prepantcfry for another whicl
will deal with modern painters , and espo-
clally those who will' occupy prominent posi
tions In the fine nrt display at the exposi
tion.
WeeIV Iinj > ort nt Tierr York.
NEW YOIIK , May 21. Imports of dry
goods nnd general merchandise at New Yorl
for the week ending today were $ Sl"5.11fl
The gold nnd silver movement at New York
for the week was : Exports of gold. $10,000
silver , . $096,721 ; Imports of gold. $2,600,217
silver , $99,200.
Ilnlly Trennnry Stutrmeiit.
WASHINGTON , May 21. Today'a state
ment of the condition of the treasury shows
Available cash balance , $204,329,616 ; gold re
ecrve , $178,302,801.
FACTS ABOUT CUBA'S CLIMATE
itlvico from A Physician of Long Experience
on the Island )
REPORTS EXAGGERATE THE DANGER
, lltv YclliMv rover In tlic Country
niul Only Mllil Mnlnrln Per
tinent Hint * KM { Pnoil ,
Clotlilnw nnil
The New York Sun publishes the follow-
ng Instructive letter from Dr. D. T. Lalne
f Philadelphia , to Dr. M , O. Terry , surgeon
cncral of the New York state mllltln :
Up to five years ago I spent my summer * ,
rom May to September , on our plantation In
lie province of Matnnzas , nnd I can posl-
Ivcly state this , that the country districts
n the provinces ot Mntanzns nnd Havana
re ns n rule healthy , even In the summer.
tut the climate Is exceedingly damp , and
lie rainfall In these months Is enormous ,
Ithough the sun shines the greater part
f the time through an atmosphere sur-
bargcd with moisture , nnd the thermometer
n the shade registers between 80 degrees
nd 93 degrees but never higher. The
Ights nre cool , < lue to the trade winds
vhlch blow continuously across the Island ,
ml the tempernturo never gets below 70 do-
rees'or thereabouts. I should say , In n few
vords , that sultry , warm weather , dally
hundcr showers nnd passable nights Is the
ircvalllng state of the weather throughout
lie western half of the Island. I have never
> een In the province sot Puerto Principe nnd
antlago do Cuba , but understand that the
eglons there arc healthier on account of
lie hilly country.
I have practiced mcdlctno during the last
lovcn years In nnd about Philadelphia , nnd
ould unhesitatingly nsscrt that the country
n the western part of the Island Is not
more unhealthy than Delaware or Ches-
or counties In Pennsylvania.
of ( lie
But not so In the cities , or throughout the
xtremc southern part of the Island , which Is
wnmpy and low. In the former we have
nnd certainly In all the larger cities on the
east ) yellow fever and typhoid ns epidemic
Iscases. Another fact which Is not gener-
lly commented upon Is that tuberculosis Is
cry prevalent In the cities of Cuba , nnd I
invo been Informed that many of the Span-
sh soldiers die from this disease , nnd not
ns much from yellow fever and dysentery as
has been reported.
If Americans but knew what bad treatment
he Spanish soldiers ( raw recruits ) receive
rom their government , and how dirty and
filthy these people are In their habits , they
would agree with some of us who know the
nets nnd have lived on the Island that
Cuba , far from being nn unhealthy place , la
ulto the contrary. That they can live as
hey do and not all dlo has been the wonder
to me.
By observing the most elementary and
primitive precautions bodies of troops could
operate In the country districts of Cuba
vlthout any more danger than they would
ncur In any of the southern states.
From my personal knowledge I should say
hat the hilly country around Matnnzas and
lavana Is decidedly free from malaria and
icalthler In every respect than throughout
he middle and northern portions of Florida.
Smallpox has been epidemic In n more or
ess severe form throughout the whole
stand of Cuba during the last three years ,
0 that It would be necessary , to observe
trlct precautions about previous vacclna-
lon , etc.
Another disease which is not uncommon
hroughout certain parts of the island Is
etanus , so that all punctured wounds of the
oot nnd hand should bo more safely treated
s bjien""wo'unds'after thorough antiseptic
ppllcatlons , no matter how small and trlvnl
hey might appear. Jiggers ( chigoes ) would
10 apt to affect some of the men and cause
ameness unles promptly recognized and
rented. A llttlo coal oil Is the most
effective remedy.
Summer PONH.
, Mosquitoes are .abundant during the
ummer season , and every man should bo
irovlded with n small piece of netting.
There are no venomous snakes throughout
he whole Island of Cuba , nnd the tarantulas
aria not poisonous , as are those found In
Jew Mexico. The bite of the scorpion , nlso ,
s not more dangerous than that of the bee.
To this I can testify from personal ex
perience.
Ono plant Is common throughout the
sland , belonging to the family of Rhus
Toxlcodendron. Its elect upon susceptible
persons , in causing an ncute dermatitis * , is
ireclsely like that caused by the poison ivy.
.1 Is found all over the Island , but Is easily
ocognlzcd.
A great variety of tropical fruits abound.
They should certainly be avoided by recently
nrrlved persons or the unaccl treated ; but ns
Weyler has left no fruit tree throughout
hose provinces , they will not bo easily
obtained.
There Is ono plant , though , which Is still
abudant in Cuba , and that Is the sugar
cane. It should not be eaten until the fall ,
when it has reached its full maturity. Sugarcane
cano nt this season of the year is sweet , but
very watery , containing fargo amounts of
glutinous substance conducive to Intestinal
disturbances. Even the natives avoid It on
this nccount.
There Is one wild fruit In the Island which
1 am confident Weyler has been unable to
destroy , and that is the guava. It ripens
about August. It ,1s a wholesome and de
licious fruit , but on account of the great
number of seeds It is apt to produce
diarrhoea. The green fruit contains a largo
amount of tannlc acid and I have seen it
eaten by the natives to correct this very
condition.
Drliiklnir Water.
There are very few streams In that part
of the Island , nnd most ot the water is ob
tained from wells ; nnd , as limestone Is tbo
principal formation , the well waters are
heavily charged with lime salts. As there
must be thousands of unused wells since the
devastation ot the country , and as I am In
formed that many of them have been used
by the Spaniards to bury their dead , I
should consider water from all such sources
exceedingly dangerous to the troops operat
ing In the country. Pocket filters I have
always considered as of little value. Boiled
water Is the only sensible precaution ono
can take against polluted water.
What I have already said about yellow
fever I repeat here. It does not exist In
Ibe Royil U tba highest grade baking pewter
known. Actual teiU show it goci on-
third further than any other brand.
POWDER
Absolutely Mr *
ortL tuuito wwoin to. ,
.ho country , and only In a very few of the
nterlor cities ; but It li endemic In Mnlnn-
zua , Sngua , Havana , Cardcnns and Santiago.
Mnlnrln docs exist throughout the low
amis ot Culm , but ono rarely finds the
severer forms , such ns the chagres fevers of
'Annirw. Around the swamps ot Zapnta ( the
southern part ) possibly such forms might bo
met with , hut not along the northern coasts
or among the hills.
Sporadic forms ot dysentery exist through
out the Island , hut morn especially In the
rltles nnd villages. Lnvngo of the lower
bowels with solutions of tnnntc or nitrate ot
sliver nnd largo doses of Ipecnc seem to
inve been the most efficacious remedies used
by the Cuban physicians.
Ilcrl-bcrl Is not nu uncommon disease
among the negroes. I have never seen It
among the native white population. Leprosy
exists In Havana ; n few sporadic cases
.hroughout the Island , chiefly among the
Chinese coolies.
Sunstroke In Cuba Is very rare , hut I
invo no doubt It would not bo uncommon
among recently nrrlved troops unless prop
erly clothed , nnd If the men were too much
exposed to the tropical sun without the op-
lortunttlcs for frequent bathing. This I
onslder very Important. From personal ex-
> erlenco In Cubn I found It necessary to
lathe after prolonged exposure to the sun.
l'roti r I'ooil.
Now ns to food. The native population
Ivo principally on nnlmnl food nnd consume
nrgc quantities of fat. Plantains , bananas ,
sweet potatoes , corn , beans and rlco form
ho principal articles of vegetable diet.
There Is llttlo beef used by the people of
ho country , but largo quantities of pork nro j '
consumed , but the pork In Cuba ( If there , bo
any left ) Is quite different from that ob-
alncd In this country , nnd I consider It
Icctdedly more wholesome and palatable.
should unhesitatingly recommend that a
nixed diet , with an excess of nitrogenous
oed , bo used by recently arrived troops on
he Island rather than nn cxceos of
vegetables.
' Alcohol should be prohibited until the men
> cgln to feel the enervating effects of the
climate , which would hardly be for several
weeks.
The custom throughout the Island Is to
lave breakfast about 10 or 11 o'clock , and
dinner about 4 , 5 or C In the afternoon ; only
wo meals a day. Hut this I consider a bad
mblt. The Intervals between the meals are
oo long and each meal too heavy. The
American habit ot three mcnls a day at
regular Intervals Is decidedly to bo pro-
erred.
Plenty of meat , few vegetables and n gen
erous quantity of coffee , nnd no nlcohol fern
n few weeks nt least , Is the most sensible
plan to be followed In regard to the feeding
of recently arrived northern tioops In Cuba
during the summer months.
Clutlilne In < ! ' Tropic * .
A few words as to clothing. Cloth of any'
clnd or description' Is not to bo thought of
n the Island of Cuba. Light linen or cotton ,
both In color nnd weight , Is the proper
clothing to be worn ; thin undershirts and'
Irawers , and every man should have at
east one extra change of underwear , stock-
ngs and shoes. The fall of dew and the
lampncss are so great that the men , wlll be
wet below the knees dally until 8 or 9 o'clock
in the morning , It marching any distance
during the early morning hours , the most
seasonable time at which to work them.
Wool , although recommended by the Eng-
, Ererr nolillrr nhould to provided , el
I course , aa I bollovo he Is , with ( \ waterproof
coat. A hammock U nlno necessary. U Is ,
as a rule , too damp to sleep on the ground ,
and U woiJd bo decidedly safer to sleep In
ono than even on n rubber blanket ,
lleh authorities as the proper clothing In the
tropics , Is certainly not so drslrnblo In Cuba
from the fact that li rctnlns the dnnipucsi
much longer than cither cotton or linen.
There nro no roads In Cubn , nnd vegeta
tion Is so rank that even the rocks nro cov
ered by gross , vines , nnd any living thine
that can put out n leaf under n tropical sun
nnd moisture , U does not necessarily rnln
every afternoon In the summer there nro
periods , sometimes , of sevcrnl weeks or days
without rnln , but It Is unusual. Some sum
mers nro much drier than others.
As to hats , I should certainly prefer to u.ia
n straw or linen ono to nny felt , no matter
how light ; but the Spanish rural guards all
wear ( or used to ) a light felt hat , the soldiers
straw or what nro called Panamas , with
broad brims , white , and of Very light weight.
The Cuban Insurgents , nnd , In fact , the
people who llvo In the country , wear over
their undershirt n shirt with pocknta. called
n chnmnrrctn. dispensing thereby with coats
nnd vests. It Is decidedly the most com
fortable dress for Cuba ,
MRS. R. H. DAVIES
Great Slaughter
SALE.
All the Imported Pattern Hats that
were $20 , | 18 , $15 , $12 go at $7.50. This
Is n rare clmncc greatest bargain over
offered.
Second Lot
r
$10 , $9 , $8 , $7 , go nt $5. Thcso arc
equal In style and quality to our innco
expensive , only not so much trimmed ? " \ "
Wo guarantee to suit each nnd every
face , we take such pains to suit you.
n hat Is no good to you If notbecomlng.
Como nnd be convinced.
Mrs. R. H. Davis , 1511 Douglas.
THIS WEEK
We will show the newest
creations in
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MILLINERY
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Bicycle Suits
" . . . .
Ltjj.vi
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Bicycle Skirts
$4.00 and better
Golf Suits , $13.00
Linen Suits , $3.00 and better.
Linen Dress Skirts , $1 and better.
White Pique Skirts , 2.50 and better
New Shirt Waists New-
Silk Waists , New Belts New
Ties New Veilings New
Muslin | Underwear
Something new to show you every day. -m
m SCDFIELD
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Y. M. C. A. Bldg.
New Shirt
Waists
New Parasols
and Sun Umbrellas
Beautiful New Parasols Just In ;
Plaids , changeable , nnd shaded styles entirely new prices $1,50 , $2 ,
$2.50 , $3.50 , $3.87 , $4.50 nnd $5.50.
Handsome White Parasols $2.00
The Best Sun Umbrellas Ever
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Sun Umbrellas , with steel rod 7Gc
Sun Umbrellas , with silver tip handle $1.00
Sun Umbrellas , H-llh sterling trimmings $1,25
A great variety of fancT handles from $1.60 up.
Changeable Silk Umbrellas . . . . $2.00
Colored Silk Umbrellas I.$1.50 up
New and elegant styles In handles with flne QuaJUv of best wearing"
. * . . . .
silk price , $2.25 up.
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