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20 TIIE OMArTA T)A1TY" JJE.E: SUXDAT, MAIlCTr 3, 1001. UNCLE SAM'S CHEAT DANCE Inmgutal Ball and Some Interesting Features Attending It. CUSTOM BEGAN WITH WASHINGTON I'milcnNniit Kiilnudr In Connection II Illi Hip AfTiilr III Tim" (iono My, I2pp!liillr Hi- Sront Oirri'iml Hull. Onco In four years Uncle Sura puts oa Ms loiiR-tatlecf coat nnu officially dancca. This la at thu Inaugural ball, tho only really national ilancltiB ovent that this country Indulges In. This ball Is the most purely American featuro of tho simple but dlRnlflcil ceremonies which mark the great quadrennial occurrence In our nation his tory, and, as befits a democratic country, any reputable person In a condition or rea sonable sobriety muy attend upon pur chase of a ticket. The modett sum of Is nil that Is necessary to open tho enchanted portals whlrh i:ard the light, music and spltndor of tho ball, and to enable any citizen to bear his part In dam-In out the old and tlaticliif! In tho now president. It costs him more to samplo the catering of the nation at supper. I-rom the Incoming of deorgo Washing ton as president of tho United States, In 178?, a ball has been a recognized feature of tho Inauguration ceremonies. On that occasion a "public ball" was given by tho exclusive organization known hb tho Now York assembly, but. owing to tho pressure of other demands upon President Wash ington's time, It did not tako placo until May 7. Mrs. Washington had not yet rearlieil N'cw York, but tho president at tended and danced a minuet and two cotil lions. Four years later a card was pub lished In the Philadelphia newspapers, In viting the members of tho scnato nnd tho houso of representatives to a ball "on tho fourth of March, 1703, to be given by tbo dancing assembly In honor of the unanimous election of (leorgo Washington, president of tho United States, and a parting leave with tuo members of the present congress." 'I'nn Wtliiit Hniier. Thcro was no ball at tho Inauguration of John Adams, nor at either of tho Inaugura tions of Jefferson. Tho first Inaugural ball In Washington was that of Mudlaoli In 180'J. Jt waH held at Long's, then tho lead ing hotel of the new capital, and was con u'ldored a most brilliant ovent, having num bered ovei too participants. President llonroo's llrst administration was ushered tn with n splendid ball at Davis hotel. Ills H'jcond Inauguration day was very ln clemuit, and tho ball given that evening, at llrown's hotel, was less brilliant than the 0rat- ... . John Qulncy Adams' ball was held at Camel's, which occupied tho southeast corner of Kleventh street and Pennsylvania uvenue. So wcro Van lluren's and Polk's and Jackson's llrst Inaugural. Tho second Jackson ball was hold In Central Masonic hall, In Louisiana avenue. Kor tho ono In honor of William Henry Harrison a theater, in tho Bamo thoroughfare, was purchased nnd completely refitted. At this Inauguration there wcro two other dancing nssembluges. Ono, known ns tho "People's Tjppceanoo Inauguration ball," was hold at CariiBl's, and tho other, the "Natlvo Ameri can Inauguration ball,"' was held In Masonic hull. There was also an opposition ball at tho Incoming of President Polk. Tho first Inaugural ball held In Judiciary suuaro, which now seems to bo tho per manent site for such affairs, was that of President Taylor. For this a temporary wooden Wllldlng was erected in" tho rear of tho court liuuzp, with which It, wan con nected' by covered passages. The decorations wcro gorgeous and tho music was furnished by a celebrated Austrian band then tour ing tho country. Two other Inauguration balls wrro gleu tho samo night, nnd. the now president found tlmo to honor all three by hla presence for a brief period. Tho merry assemblage In honor of Plerco, tho splendid uvent that marked tho Incom ing of Iluchanan, and tho llrst Lincoln ball wcro all hold In temporary huuuings in Judiciary suunre. Tho last nnmcd waB ar ranged on u magnificent scale, but tho war spirit was already abroad In tho land, and mnny persons socially and politically promi nent failed to appear. Tho second Lincoln ball was held In tho model room of tho patont office, which was so crowded, and In all respects so unsuitable, that the affair wad very unsatisfactory. Sliollfil n y l.iirk nt lliiom, Equally Inappropriate and Inconvenient vas tho placo chosen for tho llrst Grant ball. It was held hi tho north wing of the Treasury building. Tho caBh room, Just then completed, was utilized as a dancing room. Tho criiBh of Immunity In the cor ridors and on tho stairways mado dancing and promenading almost Impossible. At the second Inauguration of President Grant a tompornry building 350x150 feet was erected In Judiciary square Tho ball room, 30,000 square feet In extent, contained 2,500 gas burners, and severnl hundreds of canary birds In cages woro a feature of the superb decorations, but tho night was so cold that tho dancers wcro compelled to wear their cloaks and overcoats, and hot drinks were nt a premium. No ball followed tho Inauguration of IYcsldent HayeB, as the decision of the electoral commission was rendered so late that thcro was no time for tho necessary preparations. Garfield's Inaugural ball was held In (bo National museum, which was then nearly completed. General Hancock, tho defeated candidate, was ono of the RUCBtH. In IBS." Judiciary squarn was cov ered by a colossul brick edifice for tho uso of tbo pension bureau. Tho Pension build ing In form resembles the great Italian palaces. It Is of lino, pressed brick, with torra cotta mouldings. Its ground floor Is SO.000 square feet In extent, and Its walls aro soventy-flvo feot In height. The walU surround an Itnmcnso courtyard with a roof of Iron and glass. There. Is a largo foun tain In tho center of tho court, around which extends two tiers of galleries, glvln access to tho many rooms of tho building. It Is tho best building In tho national capl tal for tho natlou's great ball. During one week every four years tho enormous busl ncss of this ofllco censes, and tho employed, numbering about 1,800, lire temporarily re' llovcd from duty. Then desks, chairs, file cases, etc., aro hurried out of sight, while tho unadorned court, under tho hands of artUt decorators, becomes a veritable, fairyland. It costs between $50,000 aud 160,000 p mako the transformation. 'lcrlnml' liiiiiiiturnl Hall. At tho llrst Inauguration of President Cleveland tho building was still unfinished but It was roofed with wood and felt and a lino dancing floor was laid. Tho pillars wero covered with whlto cloth and draped with chains' of evergreens, from which hung pennants and flags. Deep crimson tapestry, garlanded with vines, onclosod the balconies, and tho ceilings were completely hidden by flags and banners, from which ran streamers In every direction. For tho balls of 18S9 and 1S93 tho building was furnished and was found to ba well suited to tho oypnt- The decorations of tho ball of 1897 exceeded In splendor those of any etmllar occasion (n tho past, Whlto and gold formed tho, color scheme aud there was n whisper of mingled humor and mallco, that Jt commemorated tho Issues of the campaign of 1896. However, the white and god wero simply a novel featuro of decoration, as well ns a pleasing foil for tho nntloual colors, and boro no refer enco to either tho victors or the vanquished The suite of rooms known ns the private office of tbo commissioner nt pensions Is always set apart for tho presidential party. On such occasions these rooms lire entirely divested of their official paraphernalia and refurnished with fitting elegance. The flowers used for decorating them Includo many rare nnd costly varieties of orchids and roses. It Is customary for tho presi dent and his party to arrive about 10 o'clock. After a brief greeting to tho few old and new friends permitted to enter theso rooms, tho president nnd his wife, attended by their party, pass down tho en tire length of tbo ball room, tho vast concourse of peoplo being massed, sometimes twenty deep, on cither sldo of the room, tho wholo 300 feet of. Its length. At Ilenjamln Harrison's ball fully 12,000 persons wcro so congre gated. Supper for 0,000 to 7,000 Is usually pro.vldcd and tho president and his party are always tho first to partake of It. They nto served In rooms set apart for tho pur poso and Immediately nftorward depart for tho Whlto House. Serving flic Supper. For thoso who remain tho festivities havo only begun. Dancing Is always an Impos sibility until after midnight. Despite tho vast throng of humanity crowded Into n Bpaco much too small for It, thcro Is rarely nny accident, lll-fcellng or disorder. Kvcry contingency Is provided for by the admir able management of tho executlvo commit tco and Its subcommittees. Even a hos pital, with a doctor aud ono or two nurses nnd cots, Is provided, with a vlow to caring for tho sudden Illnesses which are liable to occur In a crush. Tho unfailing good humor characteristic of Washington crowds makes light of tho Itttlo mishaps and annoyances Incident to such a crush and even bears with becoming fortltudo tho pangs of hunger, for no means has yet been devised whereby that vast crowd can bo adequately fed In a rensonablo tlmo and mnny must go homo hungry from tho hospitality of tho greatest nation on earth. an oi'ri'.u iiy Tim nun. A .liilfiiillil Opportunity (o Secure n .Miiunllli'i-ti t Hi-ri'i'cni'p Library. The lice desires to call tho attention of Its renders to a full pago announcement lu this Issue, which will bo of much Interest to all lovers of good books. Wo refer to Tho Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia and Atlas, and to an arrangement which Tho Dec has for furnishing a limited edition of this work at about half tho regular prices and with tho privilege of paying that half In small monthly payments. It might oc cur to somo that this Is an edition gotten up In n cheaper stylo than tho regular subscription edition' but this Is not tho case. Tho Hco guarantees that each sub scriber will receive tho latest edition of this work, and tho samo In every particular, pnper, binding, printing, etc., that cost doublo when ordered direct from tho pub lishers. Thcro Is only ono Century Dic tionary and Cyclopedia nnd Atlas, and this is It. Tho only causo that Tho Ueo has for regret Is that It could not necuro n larger edition. Wo wish to Impress upon our readers tho. Importance of Investigating tho offer nt onco, nr tho edition Is not a large ono and tbo offer will never bo duplicated. Tho publishers aro considering a plan that will preclude the possibility of another effort of this kind. TABLE AND KITCHEN, Practical Suoacstlons About Foodand the Preparations of It. Itnllj' .Mrnux. "MONDAY. I HHKAKFAST. Granose. Sliced l'cnchos. Cream. Frizzled Dried lleef. Unshed Potatoes, Toasted MuftlnH. Coffee. LUNCH. Clam Chowder. " Deep Apple l'le. Whipped Cream. Ten. D INN ICR. GouliLSli. Hscalloped Tomatoes. Stewed Onions. Egg Salad. Chilled Melon. Coffee. TUESDAY. BUUAKFAST. Cream Tonst. Sliced Dananus. Drolled Whlto Fish. Stowed I'otutoes. AVufMes. Syrup. Coffee. LUNCH. Veal Salad. Sliced Tomatoes. Hulls. Iced Tea. DINNER. Chilled Melon. Boiled Tongue. Spinach Puree. Halted Sweet Potatoes. Creamed Cauliflower. Lettuce Salad. Peach Gateau. Coffee. WEDNESDAY. HHEAKFAST. Molded Fnrluu.- Stowed Fruit. Mutton Chops. Grilled Tomatoes. Milk Ulscult. Coffee. LUNCH. Cold Tongue, Sliced. Potato Silad. Thin Slices Ilrcnd and Uuttcr. Iced Tea. DINNER. Fruit Soup. Smothered Chicken with Rice. l'ens. Now Corn. Vecetablo Soun. Junket with Whipped Cream. Coffee. TUB HHEAKFAST TAHIjB. A CJrcnt Promoter of Gooil Temper mil Harmony, For professional men and all who aro engaged In brain work the question of breakfast Is a very Important ono. Tho standard Amcrl'cnn breakfast consists of beefsteak, potatoes, coffeo and griddlo- cakes. Tho monotony of this bill of fare soon has Its effect, and lack of appetite Is suro to result. Whllo tho flavor of hotel cooking cnunot bo compared to that of good liomcmado dishes, it gives ono tho ad vantage of variety and choice, and ono Is suro' to find something in tho long and varied list of dishes to tempt tho palate and satisfy demands. Ono scarcely realizes how much of the enjoyment derived from partaking of a good breakfast Is duo to tho tasto and nicety with which tho tnblo and dishes aro arranged. Tho coffee may bo delicious and tho steak dono to a turn, but If tho senso of nicety nnd refinement be offended by soiled linen, dull silver aud careless ar rangement there Is lack of good digestion as well as appetite. On tho other hand, It tho tablo Is arranged with taste and every thing delicately served, tho nppetlto Is stimulated and ono enjoys tho most homely viands. llnve Frequent Variations, As tho early morning meal is fo prepare tho houshold for tho work of tho day, tho chief nlm must bo to provido sufficient nourishment to meet the domnnds upon tho strength of mind or body. Tho refined homo calls for frequent variations. When ono has unlimited nnd varied supplies at their demand It would seem an easy mat ter to cater to tho most pampered appe tite. Whero resources aro somewhat lim ited, then It Is necessary to study frequent variations on tho sumo thing, and depend ou llttlo accessories In tho form of crisp salad of lettuce and cress, a dish of fresh gnrden radishes or whole tomatoes, peeled, chilled nnd served half hidden' In the ten der green of lettuce. This glvo color nnd n Biiggcstlon of coolness that Is most re freshing and Inviting on a close, sultry morning. Whenever It Is possible havo somo bit of brightness from out of doors nnd let tho flowers bo freshly gathered, If from your own gnrden. Nothing wearies tho oyo more than flowers that have lo3t tholr freshness, especially when they greet you at tho early morning men). They hint too etrongly of lnssttiido to promoto cheer at a well- ordered breakfast table. Tho first essential Is promptness. Haste nnd friction of nny kind must bo avoldod If tho meal Is a success.. Tho housckecpor who looks well after tho ways of her house hold will not leavo tho choice and prepara tion of her breakfast dUhcs until mornlug nnd then, with a hasty survoy of her re sources, preparo "anything" that can bo cooked hastily, to tho destruction of her own pcacn of mind nnd the tempers of her family. Hut sho will mako a careful selection of materials and havo everything In readiness on tho night before To the woman who manages well It Is not a dif ficult task to servo a dainty homo broak fast, oven when tho wage-earner must bo "on time" for nn early morning train. A Dainty lln-nkfiiHt. Thcro is a peculiar pleasantness In tho thought of u homo breakfast of fresh fruit, fresh eggs daintily cooked nnd served, a Juicy chop or bit of delicately broiled fish or ham, a baked potnto that turns out llko white, glistening snow, freshly-mado cof fee, with Its delightful aroma, to surprise you nt tho table, and not tnntaltzo your nostrils while still at your toilet. To most peoplo, during hot weather, a well-cooked cereal, molded In Individual shapes and Bervcd lco cold with rich cold cream Is much moro Inviting and enjoyablo than the hot mush served steaming from tho flro. Even hot rolls, mufllns and biscuit aro not Imposslblo for nn early breakfast, and aro often preferred by many, Instead of a steady diet of hot meats. Tho uso of eggs Is generally acceptable to oven dcllcato caters, nnd can bo pre pared In so mnny tempting ways. They aro found on tho tablo nil tho ear round. Tho long list of omelets glvo variety. Toma toes and eggs make many delightful com binations that aro not only appetizing, but nourishing as well. Novcr overload tho breakfast tablo at any time, and least of all in hot weather. Mako It a point to serve a few well-selected dishes perfectly cooked. A delicate or fastidious nppotlto takes alarm at a great array of heavy, hot foods and falls at tho point of attack. U.NCI.K NAM'h CtllE. The Hot SiirliiKH of Arkansas. Tho United States government owns the Hot Springs and says they will cure rheumatism, grippe, neuralgia and scores of othors. Hotels for all classes. Write Dureau of Information for illustrated books. "Where ,11 e Got Off. Salt Lako Herald: As ho entered tho car ho saw at a glauco that thcro was ono seat with a young lady In It, and ho inarched straight down tho aisle, deposited his over coat, cat down nnd familiarly observed: "I entirely, forgot to ask your permis sion." "That's of no consequence," sho replied. "Thanks. Just arrived In tho city, I presume," ho ventured to remark as he glanced at the bundles and grips on the floor near by. "Not exactly." "You'ro nil alone, eh?" "Almost, but not quite. My husband Is tho conductor on this car, the motorman Is my couBln and my father and a brother aro In the seat back of us." "Awl Awl I see," gasped tho man, and (ho floor of tho car suddenly became ao red hot that ho lit out without another word, Ltrcoa contains more digestible nourishment than the finest Beef tea. For Breakfast, Luncheon, orSunper, it is unequalled. Sola at all grocery stores order It next time. a I Nervous disorders are aggravated by heavy, ncstv or harsh, burned grain foods. Granola is thoroughly cooked, sterilized nnd digested. It is renuy tor instant use. ant vranoia ana Jvivo. wvciramuu us vruu while you live. Every package of genuine Grauola bears a picture cf the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Sold by all grocers. Deware of imitations. Brink Caramel Cereal and Sleep Well it leaves tho ncrvea Strong. Caramel Cereal Is the only substitute for coffee that baa nn actual food value. Send 3 cents for Granola sample to Battle Creek Sanitarium Food Co. BAmReEK' I I March Winds The winds of March are the last gasps of a dying Winter. They breathe the breath of death. Who does not know some sad story brought to a fatal ending by the uncertain winds of March ? Women are so susceptible to weather changes. All Winter they protect themselves, but with the first indication of Spring they lose caution and take a sudden cold. Latent weakness is developed Into acute attack by such a cold, and a hard struggle for health follows. Many times the fight is un successful and the evil effects endure for years. Many women do not know how weak they are until a March wind finds them unprepared. This is a treacherous month. Don't take chances. Dr. Greene's great medicine will guard yott against sudden exposure by building up the entire system. It fortifies the weak points in the rmor and turns weakness into strength. New life is taken in with every breath. Every pulsation of the blood is .health-giving. All the action of the nervous system is strengthened and brought intocontrol by healthy, well circulated blood. Health shows itself in the quickened step, the clear eye and the active brain USE Dr.fircene's NERVIM In the Spring. firs. H. H. WAKEFIELD, of Montpelier, Vermont, says : EL s "About a year aco mv health was verv noor. I was verv nervous, with a bad feeling in my head and at the base of " my brain, extending down the back of my neck. I was thin in flesh, and pale, weak and tired, nnd unable to sleep nights. I had a terrible deathly feeling which I should describe as n falling sensation, and many times I should have fallen if I had not taken hold of something. This con dition continued for about three months before I found help. I heard of Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy and commenced using it. Before I had taken one bottle I felt the good results of it, and before I had used the sec ond I was entirely cured of all my troubles." THE SAFEGUARD. Against Spring Changes is Dr. GREENE' NERVURA BLOOD AND NERVE REMEDY A practical Instance of the curative power of Dr. drecne's Nervura is that of firs. William Fish, of So. Hontrose, Pa., who writes the following letter: "I have read 10 many testimonials that I feel as if I wanted some one to read mine In regard to Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. I have had nervous trou ble for over two years ; it came upon me suddenly, without warning. In the night I awoke and found myself getting helpless after doing all my family could. I finally was myself again, but the effects lasted me the whole of the next day. I was eo weak I could hardly walk ; that was only the beginning ; more followed, sometimes twoor three spells in one night, and night after night not a wink of sleep did I get. "I employed one doctor, then another, until I had tried three. Well, I got some relief, as long as my medicine lasted, but no cure. I was discouraged and took my case in my own hands, saying nounng to any one, and began using ur. (jreene a ivervura blood and nerve remedy. I am on the third bot tle of Nervura and have not been so well in years as I am at the present time. Be sides helping my nervous ystem, I have received helpin abundance forother troubles I had for several years, weaknesses, etc. I can cow sleep from the time I go to bed until morn ing; have a splendid appe tite, where I bated food be fore. Any one of my family will tell you the truth of what I say. "I feel I can never say enough in praise of Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. It seems as though my troubles were a complication of every trouble one could name, and I feel like a different person in every way." Dr. Greene's NERVURA Blood and Nerve Remedy Protoois Women Against tho Sud den Changes of Spring. 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