THE OTSfATl/V DAlLrY HUE : SUNDAY , FEKllUAHY 112 ,
GAYEST WEEK OF THE YEAR
Booislj Reluctantly Yields to tha Solemn
Season of Lent
LAST SIX DAYS ARE ROUND OF PLEASURE
IlnlU null CoiinUrn * Minor
KIIIK-HIIIIN JlnUc tlie 1'prloil
One ( lint Will lie l
llrinrnilx'rcili
The last week of the winter season ot
roclely has arrived , nil too soon for the
members of the Ray world , vho nro unan-
Imoufl In tbclr pralso of Iho countless Rood
things which Imvo Inllcn to their lot slnco
the first brilliant week ushered In this
present Reason , which before the record
of the next lx days Is coinplcto will bo
a thing nt the past.
That "comliiR events cast their shadows
before" can hardly ho said to bo true of the
nenr npproach of Lent , whoso solemn , un-
iwclcome ndvent haa been licrnldcd by the
massing together ot exceptionally gay
events. Hut now the merry reign must
end , but fortunately It will bo ot short du
ration.
Omahn society folks may well look back
nlth prldo upon the long list of fashlonnblo
teas , receptions , card parties , cbntlng dish
euppera and other events of that nature
nnd the clnbornto banquets In the form ot
either buffet breakfasts , luncheons or din
ners which have been on the social tapis
during the winter months. Well may they
be proud of the many elegant weddings and
brilliant prc nnd post-nuptial receptions In
cidental thereto , which have caused such
tremendous sensations nmongst the younger
members of the swell sot from tlmo to time.
Laat but not least Important , especially In
the cyca of the reigning belles nnd their
attendant beaux , liavo been the many de
lightful dances which 'havo ' been given In
their honor or to swell their numbers by
ushering some fair young bud Into their
gay world1.
Pertalnly every member of the smart set
will cuitcr deservedly upon the season of
lest , knowing that they have done their full
chare toward brightening the days of the
long winter months. Therefore tl > cy can
nfford to rest on their laurels , tho' It rumor
"bo true , the supposed period ot rest will not
bo a period of rust , for the clever , untiring
Women and the dear , Indefatigable glrli will
put their beads together to plan nurpnsslngly
brilliant events , which will occur as early
Ua possible after the solemn , uneventful
tteokB of the Lenten season have dragged
their weary length to Its full limit and then
passed hurriedly Into oblivion.
After all the dark cloud will hnvo Its sil
ver lining , and the appalling weight ot the
thick , Impenetrable -\ell will bo lessened
now and then by delightfully Informal af
fairs , which will Innocently crop un to be
eagerly welcomed by thoao whose Ideas upon
the literal Interpretation of the wearing of
sackcloth and ashes , the shedding ot un
ceasing tenra and the general appearance of
unmitigated woo and misery are not so ter
ribly strict.
The npproach ot the feast of that most ro-
mantle nnd Interesting of saints , Valentine ,
has asusual been the signal for much whis
perings of precious names and for the hold
ing of many secret confabulations In the
privacy ot the dear girls' boudoirs nnd the
men's dens. Judging by the Interest and
energy displayed In the selection ot appro
priate message-bearing cards from his oalnt-
shlp , all kinds of fun nnd merriment ought
to crown the morning ot the day which he
has set apart out of nil the year for bis
very own Possibly sorno recipients of hla
favors will have cause to wish that he had
never been born and will consign him to
the bottom ot the sea , Imt their Ill-wishes
will bo cntliely counterbalanced by those of
the favored ones upon whom ho has smiled
and bestowed their hearts' deslie. who la
return will wish ho had a birthday every
morning of the year and extol him to the
heavens. It Is much to bo feared that
Cupid's head will bo hopelessly turned and
so permanently enlarged by the prominence
given him on this all-Important natal day
that ho will grow still more roguish than
over , and bo more prone to work ha\oc with
hla potent bow nnd arrows. The wildest
guesses ever proffered nt n guessing contest
will not begin to compare with the wide-
ol-tho-mark speculations ns to the sender of
the treasured or nUlorred thing , which will
bo the feature of St. Valentine's fete.
The most notnblo events of the week
wore the receptions given by Mosdnmoa
Alvln Snundcrs nnd Russell Harrison and
that given by Mr. and , Mrs. Amos Field.
The card party given by Mrs. Henry W.
Yatqs , the dinner dance , the host and host
ess on that occasion being Mr. nnd Mrs.
George Mercer , and the Kelchenbers-Adler
wedding.
The social calendar for the forthcoming
Vfcck is necessarily n somewhat abbreviated
one , but at any rate as many events ne
possible have been crowded Into the few
dujs which remain to the devotees ot no-
clety before the gay world will bo sub
merged In the sorrouudlng gloom. Of course
St. Valentine's day will bo a red-letter one
in the social calendar nnd lie ought to feel
flattered to sco how many delightful nf-
fulra have been arranged In his honor ,
I'111-lit Itftipptloii.
Mr nnd Mrs. Amos Field held a largo re
ception atMholr residence on Thirty-first
nStnuo on Friday evening between the houre
of 8 nnd 11 In honor of the homecoming ol
their Bon , Mr. Frank Decker Field , with his
bride from St. I/ouls , The hoime was beau
tifully decorated throughout. In the recep
tion hall , whore punch was served , the dec
orations consisted of meteor roses , a large
fan-shaped bouquet of the beautiful blos
soms being fastened to the balustrade with
red ribbons , The piano , which was placed
on the landing , was covered with ferns nnd
tiicteor roses , 'Whlle-dong vines of smllax
draped its sides and hung down gracefully
from the windows , The chandelier was alsc
wreathed with smllax. An orchestra wa
stationed In n den leading off fiom the re
ception ball , whose sweet strains floated
pleasantly through the rooms , In the re
ception room lovely pink roses , hyaclntlu
and \lolots abounded In profusion nnd trail ,
ing vines of finllnx wcio used In over )
available nook and twined around the dun-
Uellcr. Pretty pluk shades hid tha globe :
from view , Pink was also chosen for tin
color scheme in the library , a striking fea
ture of which wan n largo bouquet of plnl <
carnations , which w < is placed on a pedestal
in one corner of > the room , Upon the book ,
case stood primroses and clusters ot plnV
carnations Interspersed with smllax. i'liil
shades were used liero and also for tin
chandelier. Between the library and dlnlni
room a pretty archway of smllax was or
ranged. Dark red was the color schemi
Ohccn tar the dining room , where the flora
decorations consisted ot American Beaut ;
rotes and asparagus fern. The cbandelle :
was wreathed with asparafiua ferns. The
< tnble wan especially worthy of notice with
Us handsome Hattcnbcrg centerpl > . o nnd
dolllM and Its silver and cut gift * * , Two
largo bouquets of long stemmed roses stood
In the center. A becoming light was elitd
throughout the room liy the many red
candles placed ou the tnblo nnd sideboard
and the red fhades of the chandelier. Thft
sideboard was profusclx decorated with
American Beauty roses nnd long sprays ot
Asparagus fern , while the china , closet aa
prettily festooned with smllax. The host
and hostess were assisted In receiving their
guests by Mrs. dcorgo 1C Smith of St. Louis ,
their niece , who Is well known In Omaha ,
Mrs. F. 11. I'ayno of Carthage , Mo. , and Mr.
Alfred Bennett of St. Louis , while the fol
lowing women .assisted through the roomsr
Mcsdames O. W. Hoobler , V. 0. Strlckter ,
J. McMullcn , Hobert Hughes nnd XVntsoa
n. Smith. Mosdamea John 11. Webster and
J. Stewart White poured coffee nnd chocolate
In the dining room , assisted by the Misses
Hflrmtno Blessing , Mottle Stone nnd Klla
Smith. The punch bowl was presided ever
by Mtea Louise Smith , Mini HutchlnR of Chl-
cngo nnd Bosalo ricld , the daughter of the
house.
Siiniiilr > rN-llnrrlMiii Itucrptlon.
Mrs. Alvln Snundcrs nnd Mrs.
Harrison wore the hostesses nt n brilliant
reception held nt the residence ot tha
former , 2008 Shormnn nvcnuo , on Wednes
day. The hostesses wore assisted In receiv
ing their guests by Mesdames Dome , Kel
ler , J. J. Brown. Henry Wymnn , Burns
and Miss Jean Drown , The llornl dccora-
tloni throughout the house wore very beau
tiful , In the halt wcro largo palms , red
roses and quantities of smllax. In the dinIng -
Ing room the color scheme of white nnd
green was very effective , white roses , oznloas ,
hjncliiths nnd smtlax being artistically ar
ranged In tall , handsome vases about the
room. The centerpiece , a cut glass bowl of
hjnclnts nnd mnldon-hnlr fern , was very
beautiful. The sideboard was covered with
hjaclnths nnd ferns. The color chosen for
the parlor decorations , where the punch
was served , was plnlt , the flowers used being
pink roses and cnrnatlotiK. Mrs. Snundors
was gowned handsomely in n green brocade
silk and Mrs. Harrison were n beautiful
toilet ot ecru grenadine ever pink silk , with
bow knots of Inco Insertion.
KiiterinliiiucitlN of ( In"VVeolc. .
Mrs. r. M. Richardson entertained n few
friends at whist on Thursday.
Dr. ami Mrs. Lee entertained at a. most
delightful chafing dish supper last week.
The Neighborhood Card club v\a enter
tained charmingly by Mrs. WessolH on
Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burns entertained
nt dinner on Tuesday evening. The decora
tions , which were very beautiful , consisted
of bridesmaid roses.
Mrs. Joseph Barker entertained charm
ingly at dirtier oni Thursday. The center
piece , which consisted of bridesmaid roses ,
was extremely beautiful. Covers were laid
ror fourteen.
The homo ot Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grebe
was the scene of a happy gathering of little
folks last Saturday afternoon , February I ,
when Miss Maud celebrated her nave-nth
birthday. The event was a very pleasant
one for itho numerous llttlo people present.
Mrs. W. H , Wymnn entertained at lunch
eon on Thursday. The color scheme w.is
pink , the flowers chosen being cirnatlons
of ithat tint. The centerpiece , which was
very hamUomc , consisted of a tall cut glnfas
VQBO holding a beautiful bouquet of pink
carnations.
Mm Jessie Mlllanl entertained at lunch-
con on Tuesday. The color scheme was
pink , 'the ' flowers used being pink roees ,
while pink candles .tied with ribbons of the
same hue were scattered about the table.
The guests of honor were Mrs. Lee and Mrs.
Markcl , two of the season's brides. Covers
wcro laid for twelve.
Mrs. Charles Horton gave a very enjoya
ble party on Friday afternoon , on which oc
casion she entertained thlrty-.two of her
friends at cards. Electric lights , shaded
vvltli red , red roses and carnations were
among the decorations. Hond painted china
pi'l/es were won by Mrs. J. A. Hake , Mies
Hake and Mrs. J. n. Dewar.
A meeting ot the Century Card club was
held on Wednesday afternoon , oil which oc
casion the hostesses were Mrs. , Guljd and
Miss Hake. The affair was otio of the most
enjoyable of the season. After playing
twelve games of high five delicious refresh
ments were served. The prizes were won
by Mesdames L. A. Welsh and H. Werhner.
The Ladles' J. T. Coffee club met nt the
homo of Mrs W. H. Wlgman , 1816 Dodge
etreot , on Thursday afternoon. The lime
waa spent In doing different kinds of fancy
work. Refreshments wcro served at ( .mall
tables and a very enjoyable tlmo waa spent
by all present. The next meeting of the
club will bo held at the home of Mrs. J.
Burster.
Ono of the prettiest luncheons of the
Benson was ghen on Thursday by Mrs. War-
icn Switzler in honor of Mrs. John Gordon ,
to which a number of Mrs , Gordon's friends
were Invited. The talbles and dining room ,
which were profusely and artistically deco
rated with red carnations , looked beautiful.
The windows w'ero ' darkened and candelabra
with red shades shed a soft light through
the room.
Miss Florence Kllpatrlck entertained nf a
dieightful luncheon on Wednesday In honor
of Miss Langham , who Is the guest of Mies
Millard. Covers were laid for eighteen at
three tables , ccio round ono holding ten and
two small ones faur each. The- centerpiece
of each was a tall vase filled with brides
maid roses. The color scheme was pink ,
candleshades , roses and bonbons nil har-
monblng exactly.
Messrs , Fisher , Devol , Ballard nnd Lar
son , itho retiring officers of the K. O. B. C.
club for the six months ending February 1.
gave tt reception to itho club members Mon
day evening ut the house of ex-President
Fisher. While itho boys were partaking of
n repast their young women friends sur
prised them by suddenly appearing In their
midst , after which they graciously served
them ithclr supper.
The third dinner dance of the season oc-
riured on Thursday evening nt the residence
of Mr. George Mercer. The- host nnd hostess
on that occasion were Mr nnd Mrs. George
Mercer. The event was fully a nine1 ! enjoyed -
joyed as any of Its predecessors and was
graced by a largo number of the reigning
belles ami beaux The- floral deco-alctis
throughout the rooms were extremely bonu-
tlful , pink carnations and palms abiiuUliig
In great profusion.
Mrs. Henry W. Yatcs entertained sixty
of her friends at fix-handed euchre cci Tues
day afternoon. The first prize , a cut glass
and silver cologne bottle , was won by Mrs ,
Kenyan , ana itho second , a silver bonbcn
dish , hy Mrs. Peck. The lone hand prize
for the twenty hands , a pair of blue nnd
white enamel silver sclsosrs , was awarded
to Mrs. Hoagland , while that for the ten
hands , a silver address book , was carried
oft by Mrs , Crummei ,
A most charming Informal musical was
given by Mr nnd Mrs. P. Bcacn at their
homo on Thursday evening to n largo num
ber of their friends The numbers especially
enjoyed were the. solo by the young talented
singer , Mlia Sclma Carlson , and the violin
kolo by llttlo Miss Emily Cllve. After the
mutilcul dainty refreshments were served
and then followed a nicely arranged pro
gram of games and dancing , concluding with
a cake walk. Thoj rooms were prettily dec
orated with American Beauty and brldo
fBCfl , ferns , daisies and carnations.
Mesdames John It. Manchester and Lou IB
H , Korty entertained at cards on Wednes
day and Thursday afternoons of loot week
at the residence of the latter. The color
echemv was pink and yellow , the rooms be
ing profusely decorated with roses of these
two hues , enhanced by palms and emilux.
The prizes were awarded as follows1
Wednesday , first prlro , Mrs. F. B , Keunard ;
BAKING
POWDER
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
. , .
nev i mixing POWMK eo. HF voax.
neceud , Mrs. L. A. darner , vvhllo the conio-
latloi prize fell to Mm , Elmer Hejeon.
Thursday Mrs. II. b Whitney won the first
prize , Mrs. John Wlthnoll the sco tid , whllo
Mrs , Urnper Smith cnrrled oft the consola
tion price.
Mosdnmcn O. W , Ilooblcr nnd H. O.
Strolght gave a reception yesterday after
noon between the hours ot 2 and G nl the
residence of the former , 1015 Georgia nve-
nuo , In honor ot Mrs. 0. 1C. Smith of St.
l/MJl1 * , who Is the Riiest of Mrs. Amou ricld ;
Mrs. V. H. I'-ayno of Carthnge , Mo. , who Is
the gucat of Mrs. Ilooblor ; Miss Wilson of
Konsas City and Mrs. Trunk D ker MeM ,
n. bride of lost wccli , whs la the guest of
Mr. nnd Mrs. AIUOS rie-ld.
rB , Hlchanl Craven ROVO n frtrowell party
on Wednesday evening to her wn , Victor ,
nnd hla friend , Ralph Cheney , who leave
this week to attend the medical department
of itho 1'ennsylvanla unlverRlty. Dancing
formec' , the principal feature of tha evening
an ! the party was inndo nil the more en-
Jojdhle hy the nnnounccinont of the en JRe-
mont of Mr , Marnuduko Dinvvlddlc , . prom
ising young clergyman of Plnttftinouth , ( o
Miss Daisy Melbourne of the snino place.
Miss Anna Arnoldlwin plcnsanMy sur
prised by about thirty of her yotinp Mends
on Tuesday evening. Progressive hlRh five
was played , the ladies' first prize for vhlcli
vvn.i won by Mini Anna Gcnitleman. Miss
Emma Helm or won the consolation jirbo ,
vvhllo Messrs. Will Arnold ] and M , Vntice
drew for the sentlemen's flrgt prize , which
was finally captured iby the latter. Messrs.
Spelman , and Slovens contested the consola
tion prize , which eventually fell to the lot
ot the Utter , ncfrcshmcnts wcro served
Outing "the evening ,
n of Soult-ty I'olU.
Mrs , E. S. Dundy , jr. , has gone east.
Mr. II , A. Thompson is In New Yorl < .
Mrs. Clement Ohaso Is visiting friends In
Chicago.
Mlw I'eycho loaves Tuesday for Grand
Haplds , Mich.
Mr. I'ranlc Heel Is enjoying n short winter
trip In Honolulu.
Mr. OoorRO IT , Crosby epcnt part ot the
week in Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Webster spent part
of the week In St , Louis.
Mr , Vnnco Lane returned last week from
n trip through the state.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Samuel Hums left on Thurs
day for in visit to New York.
Miss Louise Squires has returned from
her extended visit In St. Louis.
Mrs. Charles Turner of 331G Fnrnaui street
la entertaining Mrs. O. M. Carter.
Mies May Ilenncssy of San Francisco Is
visiting her cotis-lus - , the Mlseca Durr.
Mrs. William Tuppcr Wymnn nnd Mrs.
Charles Drognn arc nt Colorado Springs ,
Mrs. C , C. Chnso of Chicago has returned
home After a week's visit vUth Mrs. B. V.
Lew Is.
Mrs. John Francis and Mlsg Clara have
returned from Honolulu after a most cn-
Joyablo 'trip.
Mr. T. F. Godfrey is at Hot Springs , Ark. ,
whither ho has gtnio to recruit after nn at
tack of grip.
Mrs. Henry W. Tales was called io St.
Joseph on Thursday by the serious illness
of her father.
Mr. and Mrs. J. .1. Gibson and daughter
Hazel are in St. Louis , where they will
spend a week.
Miss Allen left on Wednesday for Chicago ,
where she- will bo the guest of Miss Drake
and Miss Julia Hammond.
Mrs. Harry Wllklns has gene to California ,
where she will meet her husband on hla re
turn from the Kloudlke.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Monholt , who were the
guests of Mr and Mrs. Lovison ot Charlton ,
la. , last week , have returned.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Devon Oldfleld have taken
the Stow.trt Hayden house nnd will be at
homo there attcr February 13.
Mr. and Mrs. Llnlnger left last week for
a trip to Florida. They may possibly visit
Torte Rico. They expect to be gone two
months.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Smith will occupy
the apartments of Mr. nnd Mrs Clifford
Smith at the Normandlo until February 20 ,
when they will return eaot ,
Miss Gertrude Branch went to Lincoln
yesterday , ( to be present at a dance Riven
on St. Valentino's eve nt the Lincoln hotel
by the Phi Beta Phi fraternity.
Dr. and Mm O. II. Taft left last Tuesday
for their winter home In Georgia. Before
returning Tiomo they will take a. pleasure
trip through the southern states.
Mr. Oscar Funkc was at the Bachelors
last week visiting relatives and old friends.
When ha returned to his new home in Kan
sas City he was accompanied by Mrs. Hall
and 'tho ' children.
Miss Rae Llchtenstoin of Salt Lake City
\isltlng Mr. and Mrs. William Wolff , 403
South Twenty-fifth avenue , prior to Iho
wedding of her brother , Samuel , to Miss Fay
Wolff , which occurs on February 22.
Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Stobbina nnd children
will leave on Thursday for Callforn'n , where
'the family with the exception ot . .Ir. Stcb-
blns , who will return in about three weeks'
tlmo , expect to remain for two months.
Mr. C. B. Havens , who left Omaha last
September for a long tour abroad , Is now
on his way with a largo party from Malta
to Eeyiit. The party will go as far as the
first cataract of the Nllo and then return
to Malta.
Mrs. Ford epent part of last week in le
Molnes. where she was a guest nt two de
lightful functions given In honor of Mrs.
Parson , president of the Illinois Stnte Fed-
craMon of Clubs , and Mrs. Noyc ) ofthe Chicago
cage Woman's club. On Friday Mrs , Ma-
comber gave a largo reception and on Sat
urday Miss Wadsworth entertained at a
most enjoyable breakfast at the Lavery ,
mill
InvltatU'ns have ibeen Issue-d to the wed
ding ot Mr. William Gcrko and Miss Kath-
erlno Lew-la , to occur on Wednesday , Feb
ruary in , nt 3 p. m. at the Kountze Mem
orial church. The officiating- minister will
bo Ilev. L. Groh of St , Mark's
Miss Lavlnla Browne * and Mr. William
Stepha Reynolds were united In marriage
at 'tho homo of the bride's parents on
Thursday at 2 p. in. In the presence of a
largo gathering ot friends , The wedding
was a very pretty one , The brldo is well
nml favorably known In Omaha. The happy
pair received the hearty congratulations ot
their numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs , Key-
nohlH will mnko thulr home on a Colorado
ranch , the property of the groom ,
On Friday evening , February 10 , at the
rectory of the First Presbyterian church ,
Council niutfs. Charles II. Cox of Omaha
Add Kittle S. Gllmoro ot Council Bluffs , la. ,
were united in marriage by Ilov. W. S.
Barnea. The brldo is well known In Coun
cil Bluffs and Omaha , where she has resided
for the last ten years. She has the best
wishes ot her many friends In the twin
cities. The groom Is o prominent young man
of Omaha , where Mr. and Mrs. Cox will
make their future home.
Ono of the most fashionable of the
Eeascn's weddings occurred nt the Metropol
itan club on Wednesday evening , when Mr.
Max Ilclchcnberg and Miss Isabel Adler
were united in marriage. The ceremony
was performed by Flabbl William Iloseiiau
of Baltimore , who came to the city specially
for the event , before a largo number of rela
tives and guests , seine of whom catno a long
distance. In order to aroint nt tha nuptials ,
The groom Is the eon of Mr. and Mrs. S.
Helchenbergand the brldo is the youngest
daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. Ferdinand Adlcr-
Immediately after the ceremony a banquet
was served to ninety guests , which was fol
lowed by a grand ball.
( In ( lie Hiiclnl Cnlcniliir ,
The Forest Hill Card club will moot with
Mr * , H. Heth on St. Valentine's day ,
Mrs. Jay I ) . Foster aud Mlsa Bauman will
entertain at a , "hearts" party on Tuesday
afternoon ,
The Jolly Eight Dancing club will give Its
regular monthly ball next Saturday evening
at Patterson hall.
The Wednesday Luncheon club will be en-
tcrtai'.tied by Mos dames Grossman and Wil
liams at the homo of the latter ou Thursday
General and Mrs. Cow In have Issued In
vitations to a dance to bo given tomorrow
evening In honor of their daughter , Miss
idna.
The Monday Night Oarrt club will meet
on February 13 at the homo of Mr. and Mre ,
Oicar Klpllnger , 13JO South Thirty-first
BtrcoU
Mr. and Mre , John A. Kuhn have Issued
Invitations to ia reception to occur ou the
evening of Tuesday in their suite at the
Normandlo.
A progressive high-five party is to bo
given by Garflold circle , No. U. Ladles of
the Grand Arinv ot 'the Ileoubllc. at Hed
Mon'8 hall , Continental building , Wednes
day evening
The last cotillion < ottlie Benson will occur
on S.t. . Valentine's day.
Out fit Tnvrn tltli'fltx ,
Miss Bessie Smith of Fremont , Neb , is
the gucat of Mrs. Frank L. Adams til tha
Madison ,
Ilov Mary A. Saffonl and Ilov , Marie
Hoffomlahl Jenney of Sioux City ( ire the
gucsita of DP , atid Mrs , Newton Mnnn.
OMAII.V stniuims.
KloreiiL-c.
Mrs , John Anderson \MJ& n Omahn visitor
Saturday.
Mrs , L. K. Yost of East Omnlia visited
friends ami relatives hero Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Ml s Bertlo Wilson , who lias been teach
ing schosl during 'the winter nt Chadion ,
Neb , returned home' Thursday night.
Frank L. Tracy , who lias been In St. Fnut
doing dental work for the last six months ,
Toturticd homo Monday nnd will remain herewith
with his parents for several weeks.
At 'tho ' regular school meeting Tuesday
night the resignation oC n. W. Cowan .IB n
member of the board was accepted on ac
count of his leaving < ho city In the near fu
ture. F. S , Tucker was elected In his place
to serve the unplred term , which Is com
pleted In June.
The big vvttcr work ? main rilnnlng 1o
Omahn sprung n leak Monday about one-
half nillf Routh ot the building nml thcro
was some difficulty In getting It repaired on
aceouut of the extreme- cold wctUhor. The
ground wna frozen four feet deep nt the
point where the leak was.
The box social nnd concert given nt the
Presbyterian church Sunday night was well
mttcndcd and was successful financially. The
novully quilt that was made by Iho mem
bers ot the Lxdlos' Aid Boolety was eold
during Hie evening. Messrs , Clark nnd
Kempt of Omaha assisted in the concert.
Uennoii ,
J. N. Hot-ten Is orcctleig nn addition to
the blacksmith Bhop ot William Hackmnn
on the Military road.
Service will bo held today ot the Meth
odist Episcopal church at 10:45 : , Sunday
school at 12 in. Rev. Mr. Bross , pastor.
The meeting of the Ladles' Aid society , to
hnvo been held at Mrs. Samuel FInlayson's
home , wna postponed on account of the cold
weather.
Mrs. Horseman of Omaha , who to well
known here OB Miss Wohlgost , a teacher ot
the primary room , vvns a visitor nt Iho
schools en last Friday.
The ball given by the. . Northwestern Social
club at the town hall lost Saturday night
was attended by n number of the members
and friends of the club , In epltu of the
cold weather. Supper was survea ot thfe
Benson hotel.
About eighteen of the members of the li.-
dependent Order of Odd Fellows' lodge No.
221 , of tills place , accompanied the Sou'h
Omaha degree utaff to Springfield , Keb ,
whcro they went to confer degrees upon
n number of candidates. The party returned
on last Sunday afternoon and reported a
grand reception.
The Ihpctcnga Cotillion club , under the
direction ot Mr. and Mre. Morand , mot nt
its parlors last Monday evening. Now find
novel figures were Introduced , with good
music nnd light refreshments. All voted
they had a pleasant 'time. The following
were present1 Misses Frances Weeks , Fan
nie Wright , M. E. and Goldlo Lancaster ,
Vivian Alvlsco , Georgia need , Llzilc Nosck ,
Chrlatena and Sophie Carlson , Othnlla Knr-
bach , Anua Dodge. Lydla Berns , Ante lotto
Koehnerman , Knight , Mabel C. Latey , Mlfcs
Gelrkec ; Messrs. Rtiss , Hover , Alwlno ,
Brookes , Dr. Henry , Powers , Wallace , Fln-
ney , Beescm , Huberman , Richards , Johnhon ,
Bcedle , Carr , Day , Ross ; Messrs , Ostrandcr.
Swobodn , Knapp , Meyer , Ragan , 7enn > cook ,
Reynolds , Manor. Elllgen , Tlllotson.
TWO ENJOYABLE 'BANQUETS
Itnllvrny Mi-ii lint nt tlic I'nxtnn mid
CiiNtcr County I'eople nt
O in aim Club.
Contracting freight ngents nnd chief
clerks In the general freight offices of the
city laid aside tariff sheets and bills of lad
ing yesterday evening and met In the Paxton
cafe and partook of a banquet. It was the
first tlmo this branch of railroad life at
tempted to meet In this manner , but the
event was highly successful. The chief pur-
poso'of the banquet was to bring the repre
sentatives of the different roads closer lo-
gether as a class ami to cultivate a. more
social feeling among them , with tlio ultimate
object of organizing a local association , with
which such events shall become a regular
feature.
The following were present : B. C. Jeni
fer of Iho Baltimore & Ohio , I. Halo and n.
C. Hayes of the Burlington , Eugene Duvnl
of the Milwaukee , C. S. Stockham and John
Mellon of the Northwestern , C. A.
Warner and George W. Merrill of
the Rock Island , W. O. Cnrr ot
the Erie dispatch , W. II. Jones -of the Elkhorn -
horn , J. K. Larscn of the Grand Trunk , J.
r. Emmert of the Lake Shore , J. S. York ot
the Michigan Central , J. C. Tyirell and
George F. Olsh of the Missouri Pacific , A. A.
Artcr of the Nickel Plate , V. A. Lagon of
the Pennsylvania , Julius Roscnzwclg and C.
O. Cornwcll of the Port Arthur , Phil Rose
and C. M. Secrist of the Union Pacific.
The menu card was made up with numer
ous railroad terms and vernacular expres
sions ombolltshlng the several courses.
"Baked fish on flat cars" Is a sample. While
this feature was being disposed of muslo
was furnished , interspersed with the good
natured roasts of the different agents and
roads , Just ns the boys sat down a package
of boutonnleres wasbrought In with the com
pliments of George M. Entrlkln , assistant
general freight agent of the Port Arthur , and
a toox of cigars with the regards of C. J.
Lane , assistant freight traffic manager of
itho Union Pacific , both donors receiving a
vote of thanks.
A program of 'toasts was then taken up ,
In which there was much seriousness us well
as an abundance of local hits and bright
humor , contributing 1o tlio pleasure of an
enjoyable occasion , U was midnight v\ien
the gathering began to break up , and each
ono expressed a feeling that the evening had
been vscll spent , and that good would re
sult from the meeting , not only to these
who participated , but Indirectly to tdc loads
represented ,
CiiMtcr County I'ooiilo Dim- .
Twenty-two years ago this month Ouster
county , Nebraska , WOK carved out of unor-
gnnl/cd ( territory , and a county government
established. Not exactly ns an annlvereniy
of that event , hut more nn a reunion ot
former Custcr county residents , Harry E.
O'Neill ot this city ( ? ave a complimentary
dinner last night at the Omaln club. These
who gathered around the board were , In ad
dition to the host : Senator Frank M , Cur-
ilo of Broken Dow , George B. Malr of the
Callaway Courier , J , II , Bdmlsten , state oil
Inspector ; Alpha Morgan of Broken Bow ,
secretary of the state senate ; Frank H ,
Young , receiver of the land office of Broken
Bow ; C. P. Hubbard of Omaha , Kdson Rich
and W. O , Gilbert , both of this city. Tele-
rfiaina and lettcru of regret vvcro received
from Governor Poyntcr , ox-Governor Hol-
coinb. ex-Land Commissioner Humphrey and
others , most of whom were kept awuy b >
the bad weather and the lateness of the
'train from Lincoln yosterdny afternoon.
After a splendid course dinner had been
disposed of the -tlmo was taken up until
an early hour this morning telling stories
of experiences and giving reminiscences of
Ufa In Glister county.
At their hall last Friday evening the
stationary engineers listened to an Interest
ing lecture by Jftmca Anderson , the chief en
gineer of the smelter , who described the
process of campling smelting and refining
ores , together v > lth tbo engines and Immense
fans used for the purpose. Next Friday evenIng -
Ing J. W. Stone , chief engineer of Jho Bemla
Bag factory , will lead in a dlscutslou of
electrical quwtloni published In the laut Ia-
BUO of tbo National Engineer. There will
be initiation ceremonies.
ST. JOSEPH'S ' HOSPITAL WORK
Suntiitnry of Itpport Ctnorlim < Hr Oi >
ern < l iii < if TliU Clinrllnlilc IrmU-
tnlloii lor the Vcnr JftflH.
The nineteenth annual report of the
Crelghton Memorial St , Joseph's hospital la
a handsomely Illustrated pamphlet giving
8Utlstlc.il and descriptive information ot
the work , ot ono ot Omaha's foremost char
itable institutions , Besides vlovof the hos
pital. both exterior and Interior , the report
presents portraits ot Its two principal
patrons , Hon. John A. Crc-lghton and Mrs.
Sarah Emily Cralghtc-n.
To Increase the facilities ot the surgical
department , a building , " 55x70 nnd two B'O-
rlfs In li eight was erected last summer at a
coat ot $10,000 ami opened on September 1 ,
IMS. Besides two special operating rooms ,
oculist , bath , case nnd cloak rooms , It line
a spacious and weir lighted rotunda , fitted
with the latest modern appliances , nnd , for
clinical purposes , will scat 100 students.
The hospital now contains sixteen wards ,
besides drug rooms , reception rooms , con
sultation rooms and largo room for opera
tions and clinics , and seventy-two prlvhto
rooms , affording altogether accommodations
for 300 patients at ono time. Many Indi
viduals have generously furnished rooms ,
among whom arc : Hon. J. A. Crelghton ,
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schenk , Ilev , Father
Olnuber , Very Kev. J. Rueslng , Messrs. J.
Ultty , D.ijtoti. 0. ; F. Hnnlon , U. L. Lomax ,
H. Kostcr , J. Hnmsy , P. Brltt , T. Langar ,
HJ Cudahy , Joe Barker , J. Rush , Lewis
Heed , P. Kearney , Hon. J. M. Wooiworth ,
Father Mulr , Mesdamcs V. Btirkley , B. Gal
lagher , J. ruray , M , needier , Charles W.
Hamilton , U Hill , Misses L. Schenk , M.
Furlong , Mr. W. B. and Miss Jcsslo H. Mll-
Inrd , St , Joseph's Society.
The Institution Is under the direct control
of the Sisters of St. Francis , who nro noted
for their great experience and eminent suc
cess in hospital1 work , nnd is an adjunct to
the John A. Crelghton Medical college.
The statistical tables of the work of the
year 1SOS are summarized as follows :
UEL1G1ON.
Baptist . iliClmstiaii . 33
CotiKicgatlon.il . . . 3 ! > Episcopalian Co
Greek 1 Hebrew ll !
Lutheran 141 Methodist TONe
Mohammedan . . . . 2 No religion 501
New Jerusalem. . . 2 1'rctbyterlnn 41
Quaker 2 Hainan Catholic. , . TT4
unlversnllst 2
United Brethren. . 3 Totnl VT03
NATIONALITY ,
American S03 American , colored , IS
Austrian Hi Uolicmiiin 51
Belgian 5 Canadian 20
Chinese 3 Diuilsh 45
English 28 Flemish 1
French IS Oertnnn 1178
Qreel ; 1 1 liniuat Ian
Irish 9S Iinllun ?
Indlnn 3 Mexican 1
Norwegian 33 Polish 23
' ' ' ' ' ' "
Swedish . . . . . ! ! ! ! 41 Totnl 1,70)
Scotch ll
SUMMARY OF CASES.
Medical cases treated 026
Surgical c.ises 'treated ' 5 < l
Gynaecological cases trcntud 271
Orthopedic CIIBOS treated 22
Ophtlmlmologlc.il cases treated 132
Otologlcal cases treated . | 0
Laryngologlcal and rhlnologlcal cases
treated 52
Dcrmotologlcal cases treated 17
Total 1,705
DISPOSITION OF CASES.
Cases In Hospital Jununry 1 , 1S9S lit
Cases received during IbOS l Gl
Cases dlsclmrfied durlntc 1S98 1,503
Cases of death during 1S9S Til
Cases remaining January 1 , HS9 121
Cases paying 7M )
Cases charity 923
IT TAKES IN ALL LAWYERS
Ilnr Axsni'lntloii MrctiliMT nt "VVhlcli
of OrKiinlrndou IN
I'liui for it Ilnniiuet.
The roiuvenated Omaha Bar association
held its second meeting in the court house
last night. It resulted In n decided increase
tn the membership , ntty-two applicants be
ing duly elected. President Congdon was
absent and his place was occupied by J.
B. Shccan , who was elected vice president
of the association since the last meeting.
The scope of the association was consid
erably extended as a consequence of a re
port of the executive committee. This rec
ommended that all practitioners at the bar
of Douglas county ho admitted to member
ship , the constitution originally confining
membership to Ornalia lawyers. This re
port was adopted
The following committees wcro appointed :
Legislature : J. L. Kennedy , R. W. Rreck-
cnrldge , E. P. Smith , W. P. Gurloy. Judi
ciary : F. A. Brogan , J. J. Mclntosh , War
ren Switzler , R. S. Horton. Inquiry : J.
W. Parish , E. G. McGllton. George
Holmes.
It was decided to give the association's
first annual banquet at the Omaha club
on the evening of Washington's birthday.
The plates will bo $5 each. Invitations to
bo present w 111 bo extended to the Judges
ot the etnte supreme court , the circuit Judge
of the United States , court of appeals and
some distinguished lawyer from abroad.
Tiensuror Goss reported that there is n
balance of $206.33 In the treasury.
During the course of the evening Chair
man Kennedy of the legislative committee
reported regarding the status of the bills
of Interest to local lawyers that are now
pending In the legislature. Mr. Kennedy
also recommended that no stops bo taken
in the direction of holding a convention to
consider amendments to the Btato constitu
tion , bccnubo the tlmo Is not opportune.
It was plated tbnt the fusion element In
the state may so tinker with the constitu
tion that It will bo mode worse than it la
nt present. This matter aroused consider
able discussion , but the report waa finally
adopted.
Tomorrow only solid silver back hair
combs , 75 cents , worth $1.50. A. Mandclberg ,
loading Jeweler , Sixteenth and Farnam sts.
Albert Calm announces the- arrival of his
line of Scotch Madras nnd Trench percnlo
shlrtlnge for Indies' walBts and skirt lengths.
Vncclniitloii CHIIHCM DitaUi.
An 11-year-old girl In a family named
Weatherman , living near Ninth and Spring
streets , died Friday night of lockjaw , re
sulting fi.om vaccination , The girl WHS In
oculated nt the tlmo itho oilier chlldreu
In the public schools were treated. Her arm
was sore , but it vvns not considered erloua
until she was attacked by lockjaw on the
day she died.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
J. H. Kdmlstcn of Lincoln l at the Mur
ray.
Holmes Cowpcr of Chicago , the lecturer , is
at the Millard.
Dr. T. W. Krime of Millard la ono of the
guests at the hotels ,
Howard A. Plnncy of Now York Is making
a wock'6 eUy at the Millard.
IV. J. Dunavan of Dea Molnoa , la. , a drug
man , 1 stopping at the Her Grand.
M. L. Elsemoro of Kan Claire , WIs. , n
lumberman , la Htopplng at the Her Grand.
Clay Lambert nnd five members of the
John Dillon company were at the Millard
yesterday.
Nebraskans at the hotcU John Keith ,
Sutherland ; J Barry , Blair ; Alpha Morgan ,
Broken Bow ; Woodruff Bell , Chesterfield , J.
K. Powers , Millard ; C. Y. Bmltb , S. H , Ira
hoff , Lincoln ,
At the Murray Oeorgo C. Weaver , New
York ; H. H. Goodell. Uurlltigtnn , Alex I.
Smith. Blair , T. Frank Wllee , Plattsmouth ,
0. W Clarke , Now York , J H. ISdmlitea.
Lincoln , C. W , Vairs , Buffalo : n cor go M.
Gage , Minneapolis ; B. K. Morlte , Cedar
Rapids , William McKver , Columbus ; J. F.
Kirkondall , New York ; F. P. Saas. Chicago ;
TliomaH I. Pcarcc , Chicago ; A. H. Jester ,
Chicago , 0. n. New , Dayton.
At the Millard K. T Hopkins , New York ;
Charle J Jacobscn , New York , A. Pretz-
felder , Now York ; W , H , Ilrund , Chicago , A ,
G. Blotcky , Wllliamsport. Pa. ; 0. V. Wood
ward , Chicago ; W. H. Hdlrabold. Philadel
phia ; F. K. Mitchell , Topeka ; W. F. Ladd ,
Topekaj M. GlmcklC , Chicago ; A. B. Crots ,
Bctttim ; Howard G. I'inuev. Now York : D ,
DOWN GO THE PRICES ON
Commencing Fe'o. 13th we nhnll offer 1EO new Pianos of tnndard
at prices to outstrip all competition STKINWAV. IVtillS S. POND , VOSfi ,
I5MI5RSON , STEGKH. STOIILINO , PHASE. SINGER and oilier Tellable makes
at $100 ICHK than other dealer * nsk for interior and unknown Instruments.
We nre western representatives for the nbovo well known makes , and tnoso
advertised by other local concerns us new ore from I to 7 yr < ir * old. We will
pay $1.000 for a , new ono furnished by them , to bo shipped direct from factory
with factory guarantee.
(100 Kmcrson Upright , slightly used , only 4260.00
$4I > Knabe Cabinet Orand , good na new , only 429009
$300 Chlckerlng , rosewood case , only I1CO.OO
I new Sample Pianos , wortJi double the money , only . . . . $112 , ? 1G2 , MS2. $ lfl ! >
Square Piano * nnd slightly-used Orgain nt $15 , ? 2. . , $ J5. JSS , $60 , 47S nnd up.
Kvcry Insttuinent a genuine ! bargain , fully guaranteed as rcpje cntcd or
money refunded. Wo st-ll on cney monthly paymenU , rent , pxchntige , hint *
end repair pianos. Ono year's rental nllowed If purchased. Our prices are
nlways the lowest , considering quality and workmanship. Call and bo con
vinced or write for catalogues , prices and terms. Wo pledge ourselves to nuke
n most careful selection for out-of-town customers.
SchmolSer uelier ,
THE LEADING MONEY SAVING PIANO DEALERS.
1313 Fartiam Street , Omahn , Neb ,
J.
. . t
South 16th St.
CHILDREN'S
CLOAKS & JACKETS
at just half former prices
Prices commence now as low
as $1.65.
Children's IBoiinets and Tain O'Shniilers at h ;
former price.
Fur trimmed Silk Bonnets that sold for ? 1.S7 now
$1.CO Silk Bonnets for
$1,35 Bonnets for ,
$100 Bonnets for
GOc Bonnets for
fiOc , 7Cc nnd ? 1.00 Tarn O'Sliantcrs nt 25c , T,7c and
* ChiIdren's i.'c woo Hose , non 2 pair for
All wool Underwear 20 per cent off.
Scofield's
/A for Monday
These line all wool coats ,
half silk lined , have sold for
§ 6.00. A few better ones
equally cheap in comparison.
tCLOAK&SUITCO ,
1510 Douglas Street.
Bellvue Chemists Report
fct SM a i aai
onBoro Liifiia Water ,
Chemical Laboratory of Uellevuo Hospital
Medlcil College. New York , June 7. Ufl7.
Ml' . James 1C. AmliiMin , Pn > sldent ot thu
W.iter OOIJIIIHI
Sir I hive submitted Jioro-Llthln Water
to anulyuls and find It to coireapond with
the Wuukesha Kntiir.il Spring Water In
the character of HH xaltK. J jlnil tliut It
ALSO CONTAINS 1.1TI1IA AND HOUR-
AC ! D. These suhBtniifes A1U3 ADDISIJ.
the lltlila HH carbonate , the boric acid In
the free state
The lithium carbonate Is held In < * OM-
Pl.KTlS SOLUTION 111 both the Mtlll nnd
erfervedceiit witter. Thu water thu be
comes an excellent vehicle for currying to
the Hytitcm n lltlilu salt nf alkaline re.ic-
tlon. Tlin FORM MOST UHSIRUD HY
PHYSICIANS.
My nn.iIj.slH nhow'8 thet-o substnnrcH tn
bo present In the following amounts per
U. B. Knllon :
Lithium Carbonate . . . .14.81 gnilii4
Borle Acid . 7.01 Brains.
The publlo Is well Informed upon the
mortis of llthln when ACTUALLY PHKS-
ENT In tublo or medicinal waters. JJoilc
ncld nlno poH.se'ses many of these
The Natural Wnukcolui Hygenln Spring
Water is a icmnrkubly pure water or
nKrncnbla taste and without odor , and Unity
offers ndv.intnBo for treatment which even
distilled water iloew not. on account of 1111-
pi even tnblo cnn tain hint IOIIH
Doric aeld IH a mild atlil. thf liOHATHS
AUi : SLIGHTLY ALKALINK : both urn
voided by the Iddtion nnd uct MS 8OLV-
KNTS KOFI UIUO ACID The boric iicld
thill supplements the nctlon of llthln. 1
arrests fermentlV" procesnps. and thiiM pre.
vcntH IIH will ax cures abnormal comlltloiiH.
Hclng most pnhitahlf * and henlthfiil , lioro-
Llthln Water IH expe < lnlly well adapted to
table UhP YourH respectfully ,
rilAULKH A DOUIOMl'H. it D. . Ph. D.
Adjunct professor of f'hcmlstry. tautology
anil medical jiiiltTinulcnc'e , Itellcvtio HOH-
pltal Medical Collc-ffp
Uoio-r.lthla Writer IH hold In Oninlm by
15KI Dodge Street. Middle of Illock.
OMAHA , NKH
Who will ho pleaueU to furnish a descilp-
llvc pamphlet
I. Stewart. New York , P. MocAilhur. Phil-
ladelphla , C. M Ilolniea , HosUn , T K. Oood-
wln. New York , K. V. Damon. Now York ,
A. Michaels , HI Louis , K. O Mmdcnhall ,
Philadelphia ; M. C Hobart , Dubuque.
K 1) , Whiting of St. Joseph , Mo , John E.
Ilogarty of New York , M. A. Prlco of In-
llauapolla , M. J. Tnusby of Hartford , Conn. ,
( } , P. Moore of Milwaukee , 1 < \ I ) . Aldoua ot
Chicago nro traveling inui Btopplng at tht
Her Grand over Sunday.
At the Klondike J P. Uogards , Knneab
Clly , L. Krlckbaum. Norfolk ; ii. 8 , Oray ,
Charles City , Ja. ; 13. M. Yeaton , Lyons.
Neb. ; Charlee 13 , Durbank , Decotur ; J. W-
Stautfor , Oakland ; W. II , Hunt , H. A.
Wotoh , Cincinnati. O , William Lconaul ,
Golden , Cclo , John Andemen , Wall Ixike ,
la , , Charles Drown. M. Holcinan. Dubuque ;
n. A. Llnder. Wakefkld ; D. 8. Mill * . Wayne ,
. I ) . Keosh. Hlchfleld , la ; Y O , Jones ,
Silver City ; II. S. Hose , Duluth. Minn
Chnrlea Davis , LaCrosee , Ind , U 13 Knapp.
Kearney : J , M , Johnson. lied Oak. la.
$1.00 and ? ( i.OO Men's ' Shoes. . $1,48
N. E. Cor. Kith
ami Doiiglnt , Sts ,
easily d i s tin-
guish the bot-
received the GOLD MEDAL
at the exposition eaoli bottle
has a ribbon attached , the
color of which is bine and the
brand BSue Ribbon.
Onr draught
beer received
Die
Only Diploma of Highest Award.
Omaha Brewing Ass'n.
Telephone 1260.
Is your
office warm ?
The heating arrange-
inoniH oi' The Bee
ttnilding have kept
theoflices plenty warm
through the coldest
weather. JI e a t is
furnished free.
BEE
BUILDING
It iH the best oilice
building in Omaha
no ono denies that.
Rent is no higher there
than in cold , wind
Bwopt buildings ,
There are ono or two
Hrst-class rooms vacant
which it will bo a
pleasure to nhow you ,
R , C. Peters & Co , ,
GROUND FLOOK.
