THE OMAHA DAILY- BEEt STNDAY , OCTOBER 9 , 1808.
ALL BOW BEFORE THE KING
Ak-Sar-Ben IV Monopolizes the Attention of
Omaha Society People.
STATE BALL THE ONE AFFAIR LAST WEEK
MnRiilflccnt I'lincUoii nt the K
CiiHtle nn Ocennloii Hint Uaxlly
HurimHHm in Ilrllllnncc All the
HUtorr of the ICIiiRiloni ,
So complete was tbo capture of local soci
ety by the Knights of Ak-Ear-Ben during
the week Just ended that there Is little to
record sava the brilliant successes achieved
by that splendid organization and the at
tendant visiting of society folks from other
cities. There were a trio of local marriages
nnd many times that number of weddings
uniting exposition visitors from the sur
rounding territory.
lut ) to King Ak-Sar-Bcn IV nnd his most
nraclous queen Uamo Society 1ms made her
most profound bow nnd o lowly has she
bowed that she has scarcely noticed any
other personage or nny other event. The
coronation of the king and the queen chosen
to rule over the kingdom of Qul\ura during
the next twelve months was celebrated with
what Is critically declared to bo the grand
est ball ever given west of the World's Fair
city. This pralso Is from those who have
attended the most elaborate affairs that have
been given In this country and from these
who should know. For many It will be suf
ficient pralso to remark that Chauncey
Mitchell Depew of the United States said
It was a most magnificent occasion. And
it was. These who wcro there somewhat
over 3,000 In number will never forget the
courtly king and the queenly queen , the
Indescribably beautiful decorations , the
electric fountain , the picturesque grotto ,
the royal throne , the whirling maze of color ,
the glow of happy countenances , the perfume
of sweet flowers , the glad laughter and the
entrancing music. All of these , and then
some , will go to make up the most luminous
page In the memory book of these who were
fortunate enough to witness the coronation
ceremonies. It was very patent to all that
the 1,000 and odd dancers had a tremend
ously enjoyable time nnd that the 2,000 spec
tators delighted In the lovely scene spread
out for their view was evidenced by their
remaining In the balconies until well along
In the morning of the first day of the now
dynasty.
The selection of Miss Grace Allen as
queen and Major Robert S. WIIcox as king
met with hearty accord , and their royal ap
pearance was all that could bo desired. Like
fragrant roses In a garrand the sixteen fair
young maids of the queen bloomed amid the
grace and beauty which surrounded them ,
and were In themselves no inconsiderable
attraction. The ladles of the court , the
ladles In waiting and the maids of honor
looked lovely , nil handsomely gowned In
the latest effects of the modiste. The young
men of the floor committee with the tri-color
of Ak-Sar-Ben across their breasts In real
regal fashion weio here , there and everywhere -
where assisting Master of Ceremonies Peck
nnd his able lieutenant , W. II. McCord , In
looking after the entertainment of the radios
about the throne.
It Is worthy of note that nil of the pre
vious kings of the house of Ak-Sar-Bcn and
all of the queens , save one , were present
to greet the queen of the exposition reign.
Of the flrst dynasty the king , Edmund M.
Oartltt. alone was present , the flrst queen
Miss Woolworth , now being In mourning
The second dynasty was represented by the
king , Casper E. Yost , and the queen , Miss
May Dundy. The king and the queen of
the thlid reign were present In the persons
of Edward Tortor Peck and Miss Gertrude
Kountze. All of the selections have proved
popular and none more so than tbo most
recent. To the noble board of governors
of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben society Is In
debted for a great stimulus and the most
brilliant event over chronicled In the Trans-
mlsslsslppl territory. It will require a
wonderful amount of hard work to equal the
success of the fourth coronation and state
ball , but the devotees of society are already
looking forward with pleasant anticipation
to the fifth state dance of the kingdom of
Qulvcra , when once again there wlir bo
No sleep till morn , when youth and pleas
ure nicft
To chase the glowing : hours with flying
fact.
HOIIII * Theater I'artlcN.
On Thursday evening In honor of Mr. and
Mrs. Hershey , Mr. and Mrs. Ware and Mrs.
Moore , Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Paxton gave
a box party nt the Boyd.
Mrs. Arthur Pinto gave a box party at
the Crelghton on Wednesday In honor of
Colonel and Mrs. E. W. Keyes , Mrs. Kathryn -
ryn McCurdy. Mrs. Oliver Evans and Mrs.
J. C. Gavenoy.
Miss Meyers and Miss Dannamlller were
guests of honor at a box party given by
MUa Nash on Wednesday afternoon nt the
Crelghton.
Wednesday afternoon Miss Mna Louise
Bartlett gave a theater party complimentary
to Miss Alice Drake of Chicago.
l2iitcr < iiimiiciitH of thVock. .
Miss Alice Drake of Chicago was guest
of honor at a dinner last Wednesday evenIng -
Ing given by Mrs. T. B. Curalng. Miss Alice
Drake is visiting Miss Mna Loulso Hamil
ton.
ton.Mr.
Mr. Raymond celebrated his twenty-third
birthday anniversary by entertaining a
number of his friends on Monday evening.
Elegant refreshments were served during
the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Todd entertained a
house party last week. The following were
guests : Dr. U. Van Note and daughter ,
Mrs. Anderson , Mr Charles Ogden of Ham
ilton , Mo , and Mrs. Margarlo Devlin of
Springfield , 111.
Dr nnd Mrs. Victor H. Coffman enter
tained fifty of the ypung women of Park
Place convent with a drive over the Illu
minated streets on Thursday evening anU
then drove to Dr. Coffman's office to view
the electric pardo. Refreshments were
served after the last float had passed.
> fr. and Mrs. C. H. Oration. 4724 North
Thirty-ninth street , were nt homo to n
largo number of their friends on Monday
evening In commemoration of their tenth
wedding anniversary. The entertainment
was In the form of a cobweb party During
the evening dainty refreshments were served
at small tables , which were Mattered
through the rooms ,
A rose tea was given by Mrs. Myron W
Learned on Thursday afternoon complimen
tary to her guests , Mrs. Westbrook of Og-
donsburg , N. Y. , and Mrs. Marshall 01
Grand Rapids , Mich. The appointments of
The Royal ! the highest grade baking powder
known. Actual teats show It goes one-
third further than any other brand.
Absolutely Pure
tt. Ami.a ro0n eo. , r * yon.
the dining room were perfect. In the center
of the round mahogany was an Immen
pyramid of American Beauties. Mien Oer-
trudo Kountzo poured chocolate and Mrs.
Clcmont Chase served the Ices.
On Thursday evening a merry coterie of
society ycung folk viewed the electrical
pageant from a stand erected by Mr Pred
A. Nash In front of the Milwaukee railroad
office. At the conclusion of the parade Mr.
Sellers , who Is the guest of Mr. Edward
Peck , tendered 'ho party n tollyho rldo
around the city nnd adjourning to the homo
of Miss Nnshhhere nn elegant supper was
served and dancing Indulged in until a late
hour.
Out of TOM n ( iiK-itn.
Miss Oakley of Lincoln Is tu ! > guest of
Miss Kelly.
Miss Law of Henry. 111. , is the guest of
Miss Webster.
Miss Close of Bellevue , 0. , Is the guest of
Mlsi Chapman.
i Mr. Sellers of Chicago Is the guest of Mr.
| Edward P. Pock.
Mrs. Punko of Lincoln Is the guest of
Mrs. Da\ld Baum.
Miss Clianute of Chicago la' the guest of
Mrs W. II. Morris.
Miss Sadie Seaver of Tccumseh visited the
exposition last week.
Mr. H. I ) Fisher of Chicago Is the gurst
of Mr. John Francis.
Miss Baum Is entertaining Miss Laura
Ablett of Plttsburg , Pa.
Mr. and Mrs Thrall of Detroit arc guests
of Judge fond Mrs. Doane.
Mrs Chnrles Yewell of Washington is thp
guest of Mrs. John Grant.
Mies Crlssey of Jamestown , N. Y. , Is the
guest of Mrs. George Hoobler.
Miss Burg of Grand Island , Neb. , Is n
guest of Mrs J C Bnrnhnrt.
Mis ? Laura Grant of New Ytnh "My is ihe
guest of Miss Elizabeth Grnnt.
Mrs. E S. Beck of Now York Is the guest
of her sister , Mrs. Albert Calm.
Miss McKclI of Chllllcothe. 0. , Is the
guest of Mrs. Howard B. Smith.
Miss Mabel Baker of St. I.ouM 18 beln , ;
entertained by Miss Amy Birkn.
Mrs A. P Tukey ID entertaining her lis
ter Mrs Rich of New Hampshire.
Miss Louise Carman of Chicago Is being
entertained by Mis. Oscar P. Judd.
Miss Ellen Kroft of Victor , la. . Is visiting
her sister , Mrs. William A. DeBord.
Mr. A. Hosenthal of Los Ans-Ien , Col. , ! <
visiting his sister , Mrs. Mamlelbrri ; .
Mrs. E. E Odell of Wnnnewoc , Wls. , is
visiting her sister , Mrs. E. F. Seaver.
Miss Ola Berryman of Central City , Neb ,
spent a few days in town last wool. .
Mrs. John Bradv is entertaining Mrs.
Brady nnd Miss Brndy of Dos Molnes , In.
Mis. Hllllard of Salem , N. J , Is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce Stebblns.
Mrs George H. Heafford of Chicago , with
Mr. and Mis Lyman , are exposition visitors.
Miss Abigail Keating nnd sister Lillian
f Columbus , Neb. , are visiting In the c ty.
Mr. E. L Blcrbower is entertaining his
brother , Mr Austin Blerbowcr of Chicago.
Miss Ella Balloy , who has been the guest
of Miss Seaver , has returned to Kansas City ,
Mo.
Mo.Miss
Miss Knthryn Crozer of Cedar Rapids , la ,
s spending some time with Mrs A. J. Slm-
* on.
on.Mrs.
Mrs. W. J. Hayes and Master Willie have
returned from a pleasant trip throurh the
east.
east.Mrs.
Mrs. William Becbo of New York Cltv la
the guest of Captain and Mrs. J. F. Rey
nolds.
MU's ' Margaret McKay and Mrs. James I/ ,
" "ochran of Chicago aralsltlng Mrs. T W.
Tallaferro.
Miss Florence Baker of St. Louis , form
erly of this city , Is the guest of Mrs. John
W. Parish.
Mrs. Charles Roberts nnd Miss Lyford of
hlcnsro nro guests of Mr. nnd Mrs. John
W. Griffith.
Miss Mno Burr of Lincoln attended the
\k-Snr-Ben festivities and Is the guest of
Miss Tukey.
Mrs. J. J. Dickey Is entertaining at her
lomo Mrs. J. McDearmon and Miss Sturgeon
of St. Louis.
Miss Esther I. Gross of Detroit , Mich. Is
visiting her friends , Mr. and Mrr J. I. Cook
of this city.
Miss Jenne Thompson of Chicago Is vis
iting her sister , Mrs. T. A. Thompson , at
the Shcrmnn.
Mr. and Mrs. Levlngston Kennedy of
1'Ittaburg , Pa. , Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
John A. Wakefleld.
Mrs. Hick and Mrs. R. D. Blair or Delta.
loi. , are guests of Mrs. Luce , 714 South
Seventeenth avenue.
Miss Margie Hanghoy of Philadelphia Is
a guest of her aunt , Mrs. T. F. Godfrey , at
1049 Georgia avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bryant nf Buffalo nnd
Mr. D. S Bryant of Chicago nro visiting
Mrs. P. E. Jackson.
Miss Canflold of Newark , N. J. , anJ MKS
Danflcklo of Newton , N. J. , are guests of
Mrs. David A. Baum.
Mr. and Mrs. L. 0. Bliss of Iowa Falls , In. ,
are visiting their brother , Mr. M. H. Bliss ,
at 1010 Park avenue.
Miss Mattlo Hayward of Nebraska City
arrived on Wednesday and Is stopping with
Mn\ Herbert Wheeler.
Mrs. William E Annln of Washington , D.
C. , Is being entertained while In the city
by Mrs Beecher Higby.
Mr. Harry Garry , formerly of Omaha , but
now located at Sioux City , la. , was an tx-
poltlon visitor last week.
Mrs. R. C. Craft of Oakland. Cal. , Is on a
visit to her cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hammond of Lincoln. Neb.
Mrs. Russell Burt of Los Angeles , Cal. ,
has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horace
Burt during the last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace A. Goodiicn of Chicago
cage and daughter , GKdys , pie guests of
Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Mackav.
Mrs. Willis B. Sink and Miss Ethel Geist
of Chicago are gueets of Mrs. T. Cahlll at
her homo , 2018 Dewey avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Parrotte of Chicago and
Mrs. George Ray of Kearney re the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Parrotte.
Misses Carolyn and Loulso Johnson of St.
Joseph are expected on Saturday , October 8 ,
to visit the Misses Yates at Hillside.
Mrs. James T. Brlcgs , nee Miss Lois Ale-
Lean of Lendvllle , Colo. , Is visiting hr
parents , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. C. McLean.
Mrs. J. F. Cowln of Grand Rapids , Mich. ,
and Mrs. M. C. Powell of Sand Lake , Mich ,
are being entertained by Mrs. George
Powell.
Miss Mabel Hlmoe of Albuquerque. N. M. ,
and Mr. . Helen Ragan of Utlca , N. Y. , are
guests of Mrs. J. E. Hlmoe at 2526 Capitol
avenue.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Gurdon W. Wattles are en
tertaining Mr. and Mrs. Summers Wallaoe
of Rochester , N. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wharton nnd Mr.
Wharton from Aledo , 111. , are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Wharton.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Prank D. Spencer of Ne
braska Cltv ore visiting Mr. nnd Mrs. W. S.
Rector at 104G Georgia avenue and taking in
the exposition.
Miss Etta Ritchie of Lcavonworth , Kan. ,
who has been visiting Miss Anna Hazzard ,
1549 South Twenty-sixth street , retuined to
her homo Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Bradley are enter
taining Mr. and Mrs. Robert Geneva of
Geneva. Neb. , nnd Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Duren
of Black Elk Creek.
Mrs. A. J. Earllng nnd Miss Earllng of
Chicago , Miss Stcrrett of Chicago and Miss
Howcll of Milwaukee were guests of Mr.
Fred A. Nash at the Ak-Sar-Ben ball.
Mr. Ed S. Thompson has been entertaining
his undo , Rev James Thompson , nnd family
from Tecumsch , Neb. , and Messrs. John
Henry and Thomas Bller of Illinois ,
Rev. H. H. Mlllard. wife and dauchter are
visiting at the residence of Mr Charles A
Ooss. The North Nebraska Methodist con
ference remove * ! Mr. Mlllnrd from Randolph
to the pastorate of the South Otnahn Mclh-
odiBt Episcopal church.
Mr. H. Arthur Houeer , who has for several
years been residing In Old Mexico , Is In the
city renewing old acquaintances. WhileIn
the city he Is stopping at lit North Eight
eenth street.
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Parrotto expect Mr.
and Mrs. Edward LewU and Mr. and Mis ,
Joseph Getty of St. Louis. Mo. , and Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Eads of Macornb. III. , as their
guests next week.
Mrs. Arthur Pluto Is entertaining the fol
lowing guests at a house party. Colonel and
Mrs. E. W. Kcves. Mrs. Knthryn McCurdy
of Madlcon , Wls i Mrs , Oliver Evana of
Iton Mountain. Mich . and Mrs. J , C. Gav-
eney.
Dr. nnd Mrs. George T Welch of Passale ,
N. J. , and Mr * Either Hosen of Burchard ,
Neb. , nro visiting Mr nnd Mrs. W. H. Hnz-
zard , 1B49 South Twenty-sixth strce' . Thh
is the first meeting between three sisters
since 1S70.
Mot oincntn of I'nlk.
Mrs. C. C. Schlerstlen Is visiting In Kan
sas City.
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Kltnball have gene to
Italy for a short stay.
Mlw Jnlln Officer will spend the winter In
Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Mrs. H. P. Kolb has returned from n short
visit to her sister in Kansas.
Mrs. Louis Bradford and son expect to sail
tor an extended European trip.
Mr. Fred Cuscaden Is home after spend
ing a month with friends In Ohio.
Miss Louise Edwards left last evening
for Buffalo , N. Y. , to attend school.
MrP William Hill Clnrke returned last
week from Siult Ste. Marie , Canada.
Mr. W. Barnes Lower will leave for
Princeton to take n post-crnduato course.
Mr. nnd Mrs Robert L. Rnynolds nnd son
leave Tuesday for Columbus , O. , their future
borne.
Miss Lena Rehfeld has left the city to
attend the wedding of Miss Berdle Wlel of
Burlington , la.
Mnbter Ralph Cole left Thursdnv for Lex
ington , Mo , where ho enters the Wentworth ,
Military academy I
Mm Charles A. Goss rsturned last night ,
from Alliance , O. , where she accompanied
her mother three weeks ago.
Mr. nnd Mrs James H. Brown , Miss Jessie
Brown nnd Mr James Brown , jr. , have re
turned from their summer home.
Mrs. E. T. Jolllffo returned yesterday
from Seattle , Wash. , where she has been I
visiting her mother nnd brother. i
Mr. Jean Whlnnory , son of Dr. J. 0.
Whlnnery of this city , left on Tuesday for
Indianapolis , where he will enter thf snpho-
moro class of the Indiana Dental cell ° go.
Miss Nettle Hobou. who has spent the
last jear in Salt Lake City , returned on
Friday. She was accompanied by Miss Ollio
Meyers of Salt Lolto City , who will bo her
guest for some time.
Ml 3 Nettle Collins and Miss Elsie Reas-
cncr sailed from Amsterdam , Holland , for
New York on September 2 ! > on the steamer
Staatenam. They are returning from a trip
through Holland and a pleasant visit In
Paris. They will stop In New York City
for a few days nnd then return to Omnha
for the winter.
of ( lie AVcrlc.
In All Saints' church on Wednesday even
ing Mr. Harold Swing and Miss Anna
Langdon were married , Rev. T. J. Mackay
officiating.
Mr. Lynn Chaffce of Omaha and Miss Lucy
Whltnoy were married at the home of the
bride's parents at Plttsburg , Pa , on Thurs
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs.
Chaltee will make Omaha their future home.
A pretty wedding was solemnized on Mon
day evening nt the home of Mrs Addle
Stew nit on South Eighteenth t'treet , when
Miss Pearl Stewnrt Hodgln nnd Mr Jeffer
son of Bender were mairled Miss Minnie
O Grady acted ns bridesmaid nnd Mr. Ed
win L. Oliver as best man. The bride's
gown was a heavy hory satin , with pearl
trimmings. She carried n boquet of bridal
roses. The bridesmaid was attired In a
moureellue de solo and carried pink carna
tions. A luncheon followed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Bender will reside In South
Omaha.
Oil the hoi-lnl Calenilnr.
On Monday evening Mlia Amy Barker \\111
entertain a small company.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Chaffee will be
at home from 8 to 11 on Tuesday e\enln < r.
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn E. Chaffeo will be gu ° sUe
o honor.
A 1 o'clock luncheon will bo given on
Wednesday by the women of the entertain
ment bureau nt the Omaha club , compli
mentary to Mrs. William McKlnley and
women of the presidential party.
OMAHA SUJIUKHS.
Daiiili'o.
Dundee was well represented at the Ak-
Sar-Ben parade , both cars running until
midnight for the accommodation of its rrsl-
dents.
New crossings have been made during the
last week at nil the corners needing them ,
which Is another of the many Improvements
going on In the village.
The death of Mrs. E. A. Benson was a
great shock to the whole- community , in
which she was held in the highest esteem
and affection. The funeral services at the
house on Fildav afternoon were largely at
tended by the people of the neighborhood ,
ns well a < 4 by her host of town friends ,
among whom were the members of the llcnl
Estate exchange , of which her husband is
president. _ _ _ _ _ _
Ak-Sar-Ben and Peace Jubilee spoons , tea
size , $1.GO and up. The Busy Jewelers , 1520
Douglas.
CURTAILS CO > CUHT 1IY I > MS' HAND.
New York Day KxerciweM Kncroach
Upon < ho Time Allotted.
The fact that Innes band was called on nt
the last minute to play at the New York
day exercises Interfered materially with the
enjoyment later In the day of ono of the
most attractive programs that has been
offered exposition visitors. The regular Au
ditorium concert at 2 o'clock brought out
an Immense audience of people who were
congratulating themselves on the prospect
of the genuine musical feast which vas
forecasted by the nature of the program.
But the band had been detained so late by
the exercises of the forenoon that
It was 3 o'clock before It appeared
and then It was necessary to cut the
program up in ord-er to crowd two hours
enjoyment Into one. But during the time
that remained the big crowd was thoroughly
delighted.
The all too short program Included a num
ber of magnificent numbers which were moot
delightfully interpreted. The Vorsplel from
"Hacnsel and Gretel" was a most charmIng -
Ing Introduction nnd this was followed by
Mendelssohn's "Rondo Capprlccloso , " a com
position that would seem to be far outside
the scope of band music. But It was played
with an effort that was almost equal to that
of an orchestra and a tempo was taken that
would have tested the technique of many
a finished pianist. The Inslsteno encore that
It received was rewarded with Mr. lungs'
popular two-step and this by the famous
overture from "Bohemian Girl , " which was
a concession to less classical tastes.
Weber's "Invitation to the Danco" was an
other number In which the magnificent scope
of the band was fully Illustrated and Mr.
Innes' trombone solo "Alice , Where Art
Thou" received the most enthusiastic en
core of the afternoon. The concert closed
with the quickstep " Rob Roy" by De-
koven.
Wniiiiiii'H Ilellef Corim liny.
Next Friday afternoon nt 2 o'clock the
Woman's Relief Corps will hold an expo
sition meeting at the Nebraska building on
the exposition grounds. Addresses will be
delivered by Ma > or Moores ard Mrs. Van-
derwater of Omaha , Mrs. Flo Jenm > si Miller
of Montlcello , 111. , the national president ,
Mrs. Abblo A. Adams of Superior , Neb. , the
department president , and Mrs. Rosalie B.
Condon of Pawnee City , Neb.
During the afternoon there will bo music
by Leo G. Kratz and Miss Frances ICoeder.
All ladles are cordially Invited to attend
the meeting and the reception which will
follow.
Dfoorntf . " . .CMork
In honor of the vlalt of the Now Yorkers
the New York butldlug has been beautifully
draped. The work was done under the su
I pervision of Major Wheeler Immense flags
i are draped over the outer doors , while the
space between the uprights of the porches
are filled with bright colored bunting. In-
sldo of the building there Is a profusion
of small flags arranged around the walls
and In the niches and corners. Potted plants
nnd ferns nro used for the green. Yesterday f
the building was about the most popular
pla e on the Bluff tract and was visited
b > thousands In addition to those who claim
the old Empire state ns a former home.
GOOD ROADS PARLIAMENT
of ( lir DclrnutCN Open * tit ( lie
IJxnoNltlon Urouml * Diir-
liiMT the Morning.
Tbo Oood Roads parliament opened In
the Nebraska building } cstcrday morning at
10 o'clock. Martin Dodge , who Is connected
with the road department nt Washington
nnd acting president of the parliament ,
called the convention to order and ex
plained brlclly the objects of the meeting.
He said :
With all the rapid nnd wonderful ad
vancement made In reference to both trans
portation nnd communication between dis
tant places , there has been comparatively
llttlo progress in bettering the common roads
of the country , nnd the means of communi
cation In the rural district * but shoit dis
tances from ono another. It still costs an
average of 25 cents n mile per ton to move
the products of the country by animal
power upon the common roads , and this can
undoubtedly bo reduced to an average of 5
cents by Introducing the best knovvn mcars
of Imrfoveraent. It Is the deslio of the gov
ernment to do everything possible to solve
the road problem , and especially to ascer
tain and publish all facts pertaining to leg
islation and construction of roads and the
best methods' of combining materials most
suitable to the ciid in vlovv.
Hdward Uosovvater , vice president of the
National Goods Roads association , was
then Introduced as chairman of the meeting.
Ho spoke of the need of better roads
throughout the United States , and especially
in Nebraska , mentioning a recent attempt
on the part of the citizens of this countj
I to improve their highways , for which the
county appropriated several thousands of
dollars.
It was the tense of the meeting that the
subject of good toads is EO vital a one that
a permanent organization should be formed
before proceeding to the reading of the
papers dealing with the subject. On mo
tion two committees wcro appointed by the
chair , one to draw up icsolutions nnd the
other to submit a constitution at the after
noon session. The following were named
on these committees : Resolutions Dole-
cates Patterson of Nebraska , Moore of Mis
souri , Kennedy of Pennsylvania and rtankln
of Ohio ; permanent organization Delegates
HelBley of Nebraska , Schackleford of Mis
souri and Donner of Wisconsin.
After electing A. D. Dunning of Pennsyl
vania temporary secretary the convention
adjourned to hear the Now York day ex
ercises at the Auditorium and allow the
committees time to prepare their reports.
Ornmilr.i' tlip ANMoelutlon.
The afternoon session convened nt 1
o'clock. Shoit addresses were made by
nearly all the delegates In attendance , nnd
a set of resolutions was adopted. The
meeting was opened by a short address of
welcome by General Manager Clarkson on
behalf of the exposition , after which the
committee on permanent organization re
ported the names of the officers for the
ensuing year as follows : Martin Dodge ,
head of the department of road Inquiry ,
president ; A. B. Dunning of Scranton , Pa. ,
secretary. These were elected , and Mr.
Dodge took the chair.
The flrst speaker was D. V. Purlngton
of Chicago , who called attention to the fact
that the people of the United States have
done a great deal moro to make their
houses beautiful Internally than they have
to better the looks of the outside by Im
proving the roads. He was followed by
Thomas Schackleford of Missouri , who
favored the suggestion that the Farmers'
Institute take the matter In charge. Prof.
Luton of Purdue university suggested that
the colleges throughout the country should
have samples of the best material for the
construction of good roads , and instruction
should be given in the art of roadmaklng.
Otto Dorner of Milwaukee , chairman of the
good roads department of the League of
American Wheelmen , wanted the geological
department of the state to report annually
or moro often If possible In regard to the
state's ability to furnish the proper ma
terial for the construction of Improved
hlghwajs.
Talks endorsing the policy of the League
of American Wheelmcen were madn by E.
G. Harrison of New Jersey and James n.
Dunn of Massilon , 0. James D. Dcwell of
Now Haven , Conn. , spoke of the attempts
at road Improvement in the New England
states. He said that the people had not
yet got out of the old notion that It Is as
easy to build a road over a hill as to go
around It. Ho advocated the wide tire for
vehicles. Former Senator Charles F. Man-
derson of Nebraska told of the great ex
pense that the city of Omaha had been to
In order to lay out the streets of this city
at right angles over the bluffs. Ho advo
cated contour roads. Miss Rella Harber of
Trenton , Mo. , state organizer of the Good
Heads and Public Improvements associa
tion of that state , said that she hoped that
In the next two years the people would
bo so educated that when a man comes
up for election to the legislature ho will
need to bo a member of some good roads
organization. She expressed the hope that
soon there would bo an organization in
every county in the state. "Organization
will lead to agitation , " she said , "and agi
tation to legislation. Wo of Missouri are
in the mud pretty deep nnd to pull us out
the women will have to help. That Is why I
am in the work. "
Super * Inn AVI 11 Stick.
A. B. Dunning of Scranton , Pa. , spoke on
"Tho Supervisory System. " He said : "I
do not como here to belittle the supervisors.
If there is anyone , however , who does need
education In the matter of good roads it is
I the supervisor. Some say abolish him
You can't do it. If you try it you will get
the eamo officer back again by another
name. The greatest evil is in the state
trying to get too much work done for a
small amount of money. Would n contrac
tor go out among the people picking up old
and young and let them do just as they
pleased ? Let us try and change the sys
tem and do business as it should bo done. "
After the reading of a paper on "Road
Improvement In Georgia , " by S. W. Me-
Caller of Savannah , Ga. , the following reso
lutions were presented by the committee
and adopted.
Resolved , That we recommend to the sev
eral state agricultural colleges to furnish
a coureo In road construction and main
tenance , and that the Instruction bo as
1 practical as possible.
Resolved , That It is hereby recommended
that the friends of good roads ask the leg
islatures of their states to aid the cause of
education by appropriation of funds to aid
counties in building samples of improved
roads.
Resolved , That congress be requested to
make the road Inquiry a permanent division
of the Department of Agriculture , and that
an appropriation bo made which will enallo
the division to meet the demands of the
people.
Resolved , That wo recommend to the di
rectors of the Farmers' Institute to conilc' . r
the advisability of having n portion of the
time of Institutes devotai to the considera
tion of the good road subject and that we
| suggest that the Department of Agrlcultuie
! furnish lectures to aid them In carrying out
this work.
Resolved , That wo suggest to the several
states to have their respective geological
departments report annually , or of'.sn.-r II
necessary , the material In the state Bill IP bio
for road construction , giving location and
kind.
kind.Resolved
Resolved , That a largo percentage of the
ablebodled men In workho-nes , jails -in-l
penitentiaries should be used In preparing
materials and working to Improve the high
ways.
Resolved. That the construction of Im
proved roads by local county districts should
bo encouraged through state aid.S'o hear :
lly approve of the efforts uf the League of
American Wheelmen In disseminating In
formation concerning the state aid system.
Resolved , That nil stntcs should create u
nonpartUnn state highway commlffllo.i rep-
arato nnd distinct from nil boards or other
organizations , which shnll have tonnrnl mi-
pervlslon over public road nfn'is ' nnd thus
Infuse necessary gvstom nnd cJiomy
Copies of these resolutions will bo placed
before congress and also submitted to the
legislatures throughout the union In an at
tempt to waken these bodies to the need of
legislation on the subject.
Who Atlenileit.
The following delegates , appointed by the
governors of the states represented were
present at the meeting of the parliament :
C. W. Studehakcr , South Bend , O. ; Hiram
M. Greene , Fremont , O. ; H. J. Walters , Co
lumbia. .Mo. , D. II. Shields , Hannibal , Mo ;
S. B. Rankln , South Charleston. 0. ; W.I
H. Rogers , Madison , Wls. ; W. B. McRoberts , I
Monhatte , Mo. ; David Reed , West Omaha ;
T. 0. Stanley , Scdalla , Mo ; J. R. Rlppey ,
Lancaster , Mo. ; R. C. Patterson , Omaha ;
W. W. Page , Page , Neb , D r. Purlngton ,
Chicago , A. C. Miller , DCS Molnes , la. ; S.
W. McCallle , Atlantic , la. ; D. B. Luten ,
Greencastle , Ind. ; L. M. Kllburn , Fontanclle ,
la , W. M. Ha > s , Minnesota ; C. D. Harris ,
Raleigh , N. C. , W. R. Hoag , Minnesota ;
Miss Rella Harber , Trenton , Mo. ; John W.
Hill , Chllllcothe , Mo. ; J. R. Dunn , Ohio ; W.
B. Fulk , Decatur , Ind. ; Otto Dorner , Mil
waukee , Wls ; A. B. Dunning , Scrnuton , Pa. ;
W. H. McClelland , Blooniington , Neb ; 0.
R. Chatburn , Lincoln , Neb. , G. W. Chlnn ,
Clarence , Mo ; C W. Cole , Missouri , A.
C. Miller , DCS Molnes , la. . R. E. Cook ,
Red Oak , la , II. T. Cory , Columbia , Mo ;
Mrs. Allco W. Beatty , Muscatlne , la ; H.
II. Brlgham , Delta , O. ; B. T. Brown , Mem
phis , Mo ; T. Butterworth , Chicago ; B.
B. Ares , Denver , Colo. ; G. R. Williams ,
Missouri , Samuel Ltnnott , Muscatlnc , la.
DEPEW IS DINED AND \\'INED \ \ '
( Continued from Fourth Page )
should have been conducted. But , nev
ertheless , Mr. Rosewnter said that the ex
position Is greatly Indebted to the newspa
pers of the country for the success of the
exposition. Inasmuch as the enterprise
started about the time tnat the war broke
out , It was long almost Impossible for the
Department of Publicity to catch the ear
of the press and consequently the exposition
suffered materially. But as soon as the
war closed the papers freely opened their
columns to the big show. Mr. Rosewater
also took occasion to speak of the great
debt the exposition owes to Mr. Depew.
It was largely through his personal effort %
that congress was induced to pass the ap
propriations asked for and the Indian con
gress only became a reality through his
personal Influence.
General Cowln responded to the toast
"Westward the Course of the Empire Takes
Its Way ; " Rev. S. Wright Butler , "Our
Guests , " G. W. Wattles , "Tho Exposition , "
and John L. Webster , "What Are Wo Hero
For ? "
The concluding number of the evening
program was a vocal rendition of the Star
Spangled Banner by F. C. Lautz , who sang
the national hjmn In a strong bass.
Curted lit it
Lee MoMUllln waa badly cut across the
face last nlpht In an encounter that took
place nt Thirteenth and Farnam streets.
McMullln had been nt a dance one-half
block south , which had been Interrupted by
a gang of loughs. During the fight which
followed McMullln and two companions un
dertook to get the women of the party safely
out of the trouble nnd had progressed with
them as far as Farnam street , when they
were overtaken and McMullln was cut by
one of the dUturbers. His assailant is un-
kuown and made his escape. McMullin's
wound was dressed and he was removed to
Each day of the
week wo got now
Suits. Wo ask attention tomorrow to a
number of particularly swell ones at
25.00. We have suits as low as 87.45.
Cloaks
Furs
Everybody who knows our house is
'
uvvaro tbat'wokeop the largest line of
Cloaks in the city. Our prices show that
no ono can undersoil us.
tCLOAK&SUITCO ,
1510 Douglas St.
DAVIES.
. . . .
J5U Douglas Street.
Swcllest Trimmed lints in the City
All choice styles no two lints alike.
Also Walking Hats , Casino , Dowcy
Snllors nnd Soft Hound lints. Won
derful assortment.
Largest Hue of Hair Goods In the
city.
Trimmed Hats , Bonnets , Turbans and
Toque1) , in all the daring combinations
thut Hkllled lingers huvo deftly placed to-
ccthcr.
F. M. Scbadell & Co , ,
1522 Douglas Street.
I \
Ms homo nt 1218 Suti'li ' Seventh street. Ho
la not seriously Injured.
KnlKlito f AU-Mir-llc-ii McrtltiK.
There will be nn Imtottmit incctitiR of nil
KnlRhts of AU-Snr-llen nt the King's castle
on Monday c\cuing nt 8 o'clock. It will be
the llrst secret mectltiK at which King Ak-
Sar-Uon IV. so recently ami brilliantly
crowned , will appear before the knights.
Plans will bo nnallv mnile for the iccctllon
to bo extended bj the UnlKhts to 1'rcalik'nt
McKlnlcy.
Colornl 'I'lilo ON Drlirn Out.
A quartet of notorious colored thlevoi , In
cluding Klttlo Owens , Mnry llnley , JJIttlc
Marshnl and Carrie Heed , succumbed to the
vigorous policy of Chief \Vhlto > estorday nnd
agreed to Icnvo the city. They were con
ducted to the union station , where rfllcers
witnessed the ourchnse of their tickets nnd
their departure on the train
lnIr > mini's DID nn Tiii > Hilu > .
The dalrjmcu of the transmlsilssippl re-
Klon will meet nt the Dairy building nevt
Tuesday for the purpose of observing Dalrj-
mcn'a day nt the exposition It li ex
pected that the attendance will exceed SO' ) .
Addresses will bo delivered by Provident
Wattles of the exposition , Governor Hoirl
of Wisconsin. W A. I'ojntor of Nonra&U
1'rof. Hacker of Minnesota , l'r f CurtU ol
lowix and n number of others. Among the < J V ,
prominent pcoplo who will bo present will * I /
bo I * S. dates , I' . 0. Henderson , J. 0. Italy * X
and W K. Iloardtaan of Iowa , Hon. John
Mathlncon of Minnesota , C. P. ArmslroiiK of
Kansas and the odlcers of the National
Creamery Uuttcrmakcrs' nssoclntlon.
School Clilhlri-ii J-rr the Mum.
A largo number of children from outMdt
towns nttendcd the exposition > cstcrdav.
Thrco hundred nnd llfty c.une In from Greta
and 250 from Oakland. They were accom
panied by teachers In the schools to which
they belonged nnd all were badges , deslg-
tinting the towns from which they came.
The llttlo one * had a delightful time nnd If
there was anything that they did not see
It vvo3 because that particular thing was
not visible to the naked eye. They re
mained upon the grounds all day nnd went
homo on trains that left after the fireworks.
Consider the
The trying troubles cf women result ft out catarrh. Mrs. Colonel JIatnttion
ami others recommend Pe it-na.
health in women is n ,
rare thing. H is not
alone thosovvho toil nnd
spin that btifiVr from
cnttirrhnl troubles ; the
diseases of women como to rich and poor and catarrh
is their cause. The influence of cntnrrhon the homo
lives of our women can hardly bo appreciated until
the real natuio of catarih is understood. Dr.
Ilartman explains this to women in his book
called "Health and Heuuty , " which the
lV-ri-na ! Medicine Co. , Columbus , O. , will
mail to tiny woman on application.
Mrs. Arthur L. Hamilton , wife of Colonel
Hamilton of the Seventeenth llcgimcnl Ohio
National Guard , nnd whoso residence is
at 309 AVcst Tirst Ave. , Columbus , 0. ,
writes the following about I'c-ru-nu , Dr.
llavtman'sbcientitio remedy for catarrh :
"I can bear testimony as to the
merits of your remedy 1'e-ru-na. I have
been taking the same for some
time , and am enjoying1 better health
now than I have for bomo j cars. 1
attribute the change to Pc-ru-nn ,
and recommend Ue-rn-na to every
woman , believing it to be especially
beneficial to them. "
Mrs. Hamilton's picture is printed here , nnd her statements about Pe-ru-mv
find echo in the hearts of women the country through.
"It gives mo much pleasure , " writes Mrs. J. A. Basher of Knoxville , Tcnn. ,
" to recommend to the public such a valuable remedy as Po-ru-na. "
" My health waa completely broken down , and had been for almost a year. I
could not rest day or night , but buffered constantly untold misery. Tried rem
edy after remedy , but found 110 relief until I'c-rn-na was recommended to mo
by a friend I have taken ono andahalf bottleannd am to-day wclland hearty.
' for I feel it saved life. "
I shall always prniso 1'e-ru-na , my
Miss Hello Gunsalis , No. 208 Seventeenth AVP , , Cedar Rapids , Iowa , writes to
Dr. Ilartman : " Your medieino cured mo of chronic catarrh affecting the
head , nose and throa't , which I was afflicted with for five or six jears , growing
worse all the time , until I began taking your Pc-ru-na. Indepcnderitof curing
my catarrh , Pe-ru-iia has wonderfully improved my general health. "
-12 S. I6th St.
Special low prices on Black Sil-
cot Umbrella Style Skirts with
three ruliled on L-irge rullle , and trim
med Avith six rows of three shades of
pa tin ribbon price $3,50 , Nothing
prettier for $5.00.
A large line of Dress Skirts just in colored and
black these goods are away ahead of anything that has ever
been shown for the money.
Our Fur Collarettes are excellent for the money. The
big sale we are having prove it. Prices from § 2.50 up.
Pre-eminently the best pianos mado. Exported to anil sold in all art centers -
tors of the tfloby , a d indorsed and arofcrreo for prlvuta and public use by
the greatcbt artists and -dentists.
ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OF
Ivers & , Pond , Vose , Emerson , Steger ,
Sterling , Cramer and Singer
Fine Knahc Grand $115 OO
Klmball Upright SI25 OJ
Elegant Saraplo Piano $165 OO
Slightly u f > d ( . hickoring ; bitr hirgaln.
Mudon & Hiunlii ) and all other Organs ftom 810
upwards. Easy monthly payments. Now pian Js to rent.
A , C , MUELLER M , Tuner , 'Phone 1625 ,
A W Moore , J. S. Cameron , Tiavellng representatives.
1313 FARNAM
STREET.
LKADINtt 1'IANO DKALCUS.
5SZ2BEBSSBSSMC
We offer you the best selected titock of Jewelry
Watches Diamonds Cut Glass Silverware ,
etc. , that Mr. Raymond's years of buying expe
rience could gather together We must pay our
creditors and everything will go to the highest
bidder For 15 years. Mr. Raymond has been ac
knowledged as the largest retail jeweler of the
west Wedding Stationery engraved to order
100 engraved Visiting Cards and Plate for $1.50.
Corner Douglas and Fifteenth.
Sales : Daily at 10 a. m. and 7:30 : p. m.
P. J. Burroughs , Auctioneer.