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t THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1002. SOCIETY HAS MUCH ON HAND Calendar Contain' Loos? Litt of Affair Promising P.sasu'e. REVIVAL OF AN OLD TIME CUSTOM Keeping- Open Hons on Sew Tear's Hay o Re a Feature of the Week In Omaha On re More. Making l.lsht of Love. Harvey M. Miller In Smart Set. The maid expeevs Ilpr beau tonlKht, And fills the Move With anthracite, Because the air In raw and damp But quite forget To till the lump. They mnke a match. There In the dark; And on the Kofa Have a spark. And everything To them seems bright Ilecanxe their talk la very light. Those member! of sorlety who have com plained that the past week has been a dull one tor the holiday season will doubtless have reason to be thankful that It has been so before the close of this week, for there Is enough gayety planned for the next few days to tax the endurance of peo ple who have kept more regular hours than oclety has of late. Before the close of the week young and old, great and small, Will have had an Inning, for there are dances and dinner parties, receptions and luncheons, teas and theater parties and almoHt every other sort of gathering, both formal and Informal, that promise to keep oclety very much occupied. The week's calendar, so far as It has been announced, Includes In parr: Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Klrkendall's dancing party for their daughter. Miss Ada; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cudahy's dancing party for their daughter. Miss Jeanne, and Mr. Edward Cudahy; the meeting of the Thistle club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hitchcock; a reunion of the Omaha High School class of '99 at the home of Miss Blancbo Rose water; Miss Paulcne Schenck'e card party at Summit place; the Library party, at the Metropoli tan club, given by the members of the Home Queen's circle; Miss Elma Rothschild's tea In the afternoon lor her guest. Miss Hlrsch of Pes Moines; Mrs. Francis Brogan's en tertainment, also In the afternoon, of the French club, and the dancing party given by tho Omaha Guards Id the evening. On Tuesday evening a whole list of dinner parties, to be followed by a dance at the Metropolitan club, are summed up as a din ner dance; at the Normandle that evening a party of young people of tho Hanscom park neighborhood will enjoy a dancing party given In honor of some of the girls who are at home from school; the Omaha High school class of 1900 will hold Its an nual reunion at the home of Mr. Arthur Smith, at 624 Park avenue, and Mrs. Na than Merrlaro will give a luncheon at 1 o'clock for her daughter. Miss Nathalie. On Wednesday evening the dancing party to be given by Mr. Frank Brown at his home on South Twenty-sixth avenue will be one oi the week's features, for though it has not been so announced. It Is In reality the in troduction of his daughter. Miss Ella Mae Brown, one of the several charming girls who "finished" lost spring and Is now ready to enter society; from S until 5 o'clock Mrs. Atex Buchanan will give a tea at her home on Oeorgla avenue; tho annual New Year's ball of the Metropolitan club in the even ing; a dancing party given by the Elks and another by the Thurston Rides not to peak of all the watch parties will occupy the evening. Of course, Thursday is to be the day of days, and of all the things planned the informal reception to be held at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wske Beld, at Twenty-sixth and Farnam streets, by the young women who have been intro ( duced this season, takes precedence; rut on Park avenue at the home of Mrs. F. R. McConnell another bevy of young women Will keep open house, and from 9:30 to 11 In the evening Miss Margaret Preston and Miss Mildred Lomax will receive at the home of the latter on Farnam street; the High School Cadet ex-offlcer's hop Is one of the features of the evening, and in the afternoon Mrs. Herman Kountze will give a tea. The reception to be given from 5' vntll 8 o'clock by the Young Women's Christian Association is to be somethVng 'more than the usual public- reception and the receiving and assisting party Includes a score or more of the women who mako things popular and whose presence Insures the social success of any affair. And then there are the other public receptions, of which everybody already knows, fortu nately for society, Friday will be quiet by comparison for the second of the series of cotillions, which is to be given at the Metropolitan club in the evening, is the largest affair, though the luncheon 'to be given that day by Mrs. Charles Offutt and Mrs. C. E. Yost Is to be a very smart af fair. Unity club will meet in the evening with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Linlnger, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Arthur will entertain the Hanscom Park Card club. On Saturday evr-lng the Draaiatio club will give Its first production, "My Lord in Livery," at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hitchcock, and In the afternoon Mrs. A. L. Welsh and HAVE YOU ANY OF THESE. ysaptonia of a Very Common Troahlct There Is no dlrease so common In tho United Stales as catarrh because it appears In so many forms and attacks so many dlf fcrent oranh. , It is a common mistake to suppose that catarrh is couflned to the nose and throat. Any Inflammation of the mucoua membrano wherever located, accompanied by abnormal secretions, la catarrh. Catarrh of stomach or bladder, or Intestines is nearly as com mon as nasal catarrh, and much more serl oua although It Is true that stomach ca tarrh and catarrh, of other Internal organs la the result of neglected nsjal catarrh. A new remedy has recently appeared which so far as tested, seems to be re markably effective In promptly curing ca tarrh, wherever located. The preparation Is old by druggists generally under name of Btuart'a Catarrh Tablets aud in addition to being very palatable and convenient, pos sesses extraordinary merit, in many cases giving immediate relief from the cough ing, hawking and constant clearing of the throat and bead, those symptoms with which everyone Is familiar who has ever suffered fiom colds lo the head and throat. Catarrh Is simply a continuation of these symptoms until the trouble becomes chronlo and grows gradually worse from year to year. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are composed of Blood root, red gum and similar antiseptics and catarrh specifics, from which It will be en that no secret is made of the ingredi ents and also that no mineral poisons are used, as it the case with many well known catarrh medicines. For catarrh of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, for catarrh of stomach, totealnes or nladder no preparation is so safe and gives such rapid and permanent results as Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. All druggists sell them at 60c for full alied package. You can use them wl-.h as surance that you will not contract the cocaine or morphine habit as the result from this catarrh cure are apparent from Us first day's use. Mrs. Crowley will give a large tea at the home of the former on Dewey avenue from 2 until S o'clock. If anyono has any In tention of giving a supper or ' any of the few other things permissible on Sunday evening they have not announced It as yet, but beginning with Monday another round of social affairs extends welt Into the middle of the month. Including two weddings snd other functions that promise to be among the most brilliant of the winter. In years gone by, the distinctive feature of New Year's day that emphasised ' it above all other days as a day dedicated to good will and sociability was the custom of "keeping open house." Then it was that every gentleman threw open 'his home and with his wife and daughters dispensed hospitality to the society beaux, old and young for all the men went calling on New Year's day as they went from house to bouse, exchanging the season's greet ings and gossip for bright smiles or cordial hand clasps. Invitations were wholly su perfluous then on New Year's .day and even those who knew themselves to be in disfavor were privileged to call with the assurance of being well received. Of late years this charming old custom has been less and less observed, until It has be come scarcely more than a memory, giv ing place to the formal modern reception, an affair scarcely more restricted by invi tation than In real cordiality or sincerity; an Institution chiefly satisfactory to Its host or hostess as a means of cancelling social Indebtedness rather than an expres sion of good will. Whether It is the tendency to revert to those things and customs that are quaint and old fashioned or whether It is due to the presence in society this season of the daughters of several women, who less than a score of years ago, were among the chief attractions on New Year's day In some of the older homes of the city and helped to make that day memorable throughout the year, it is certain that there is more of the old-time, whole-souled holiday spirit abroad this year than since those days when these debutantes' moth ers were girls. While the week past was not notable for many really large affairs. It has been years since there was the gen eral gathering home of scattered families, that rendered Christmas day one long to be remembered, and the week one of re union and sincere pleasure among friends. The revival of the hospitable old custom of keeping open bouse among the daughters of tho city's foremost families is a fa vorable Indication seeming to promise fhat these girls Just entering upon their social careers will bring to society much of their sincerity and confidence. On Christmas night Miss Anna Madsen and Miss Bessie Burnham entertained a number of friends at the home of the lat ter, 1138 North Twenty-third street. The rooms, were beautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe. Games and music were the main features of the evening, after which refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Mason, Orr, Jennie Orr, Duff, Marcla Burnham, Dlckman, Burnham, Madsen; Messrs. Andres" Heath, Duff, ' Madsen, Stdner, Renwlck, Howe. Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis and daughter, Luclle, of Frankfort, S. D. ; Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. McDonald of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer and daughter, Helen, of Fort, Wayne, Ind., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Redman and family for the holidays. , Mr. J. Henry Furay of Chicago is spend ing the week with his parents. Major and Mrs. J. B. Furay. ' Mr. Thomas F, Godfrey spent Christmas with his son, Mr. James Godfrey, in Phllt adelphla. Captain and Mrs. H. M. Powell and little daughter expect to leave for the west In a few daya. Mrs. Powell has spent the last two months in the city. Captain Powell Joining her a fortnight ago. "' Several young men of the Hanscom Park neighborhood will give a dancing party on Tuesday evening at the Normandle, in com pliment to Miss Leila Scrtbner and Miss Ruth Dollman, who are at home from Mon tlcello. 111., for the holidays. , Mrs. Dodge will givb a luncheon on Mon day for her niece, Miss Townscnd of Kan sas City. i The next meeting of the Charmante club will be held on Thursday afternoon, Janu ary 8, at the home of Mrs. Harris. Mrs. Francis Brogan will entertain La Causerle on Monday afternoon. r '' For her guest. Miss Hlrsch of Des Moines, Miss Elma Rothschild will entertain In formally on Monday afternoon. ' Miss Helen Woodsmall, former physical director of the Young Women's Christian association, but who is now attending the State university, is in the city spending the week among friends. Madame George Chatelain is entertain ing her brother, William Paacher, who has Just arrived from Luxemberg, Garmany. ' Mrs. Nathan Merriam will give a lunch eon on Tuesday for her daughter. Miss Nathalie. ' Mr..- Rex .Morehouse Is at home for the holidays from the State university. Mr. and Mrs. ' J. D. Weaver and 'Miss Mae Weaver have taken apartments at 2204 Webster street for the winter... .- A most - enjoyable .family, dinner ..was given on Christmas' day by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ' Hayward in ' their 'home, flat 10, Dunaany. The guests 'present being Mr. and Mrs.. George Hayward. Verne Hayward, Mr . and Mrs. J. D. Weaver and Mlsa Mae Weaver. Mrs. A. P.. Johnson entertained at din ner on Friday evening for twelve guests. Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Relchenbach being .the guests of honor. ' ' ' Mr. Charles S. Young, who will leave this week for Chicago, was the guest, of honor at a dinner given at the Henshaw last evening, Messrs. Fred and Louis Naab being hosts. j The members of the Harmony club were entertained last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rooblns. The members of the Hanscom Park Danc ing club gave another of their very enjoy able parties on Friday evening at Cham bers' academy. , " For Mlis Townsend of Kansaa City and Miss Parkins of Dubuque, la.. Mr. Spencer Shirley and Lieutenant Van Ormln gave a very enjoyable dancing party on Saturday evening at the borne, of Mrs. Elmer Shir ley. , Mrs. Frank Creighton gave a family party tor twenty-five on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. C. Hart announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mir iam Hart, and Mr. Max Mosler. They will be at home at 2122 Ohio street during the afternoon and evening on New Year's day. Mr. and Mrs. George Morton of Chicago spent Chrlstmaa In the city the guests of Mr. snd Mrs. James Morton of 1710 Chicago street. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baldrlge have re turned from the east. Miss Blanche Spinney Is spending the holidays with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. Spinney, at the Paxton. Mr. and Mrs. 8. O. Strickland are ex pected home on Monday from St. Paul, Minn., where they spent Christmas. Mtss Curtis has returned from Chicago, for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barton have returned from New York. . Mrs. Howard J. Rogers and children of Albany, N. V., are vteltiug Mrs. Rogers' sister, Mrs. C. W. Morton of .1021 park avenue. Mr. Howard Rogers. ho was di rector of education at Ue Pari exposition. snd who will fill a similar office at ths St. Louis exposition, will Join his family snd spend Ner Year's day here. Mr. Edward Sherwood spent Christmas in Lincoln with bis sister, Mrs. Lambertson. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Holbrook are spending the holidays In the city and are stopping at the Bachelor. The wedding of Dr. William H. Wlker and Miss E. Ola Young was solemnized at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Samuel T. Allen, Creston, la., on Decem ber 23, at 4 o'clock. Rev. E. E.' Flint offi ciating. The happy couple left on an even ing train for the west and will be at home after January 20, at 2038 Farnam street. Mr. E. O. Barrett is spending the holi days in Jefferson City with his son, Fred H. Barrett. Mis3 Minnie Meyer has gone to Sidney, Neb., to attend the wedding of Mltfs Blanche Oberfelder. A most beautiful Xmas party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rosenthal to their son, HowarJ Lincoln. Fifteen children were present. (James were played and a magic performance was given by Sidney Mandel berg. The rooms were decorated In holly and evergreens. Mrs. M. O. Rohrbaugh will entertain for Mr. Clyde and Mlsa Lltta Tuesday evening, December 30. Mr. Clyde E Rohrbaugh has returned home from school to spend the holidays with his parenta. Miss Joele Parkins .is spending the holi days with her aunt, Mrs. Rogers, In Wa rn ego, Kan. The regular December assembly of the Winfleld Dancing club was given Satur day evening, when one of the most en joyable functions of the season was par ticipated In by the members of that club at Metropolitan club. Over sixty couples engaged in the pleasures of the evening, which laated until midnight, when light re freshments were served. Members of the Field club were also present at the event The function was attended by about fifteen couples from out of the city. PAY TRIBUTE TO G. H. CROSBY Friends of Darling-ton Official Tender Farewell Banquet at Omaha Clnb. A formal dinner was tendered at the Omaha club Saturday evening in honor of George H. Crosby of Chicago, assistant gen eral freight manager of the Chicago, Bur lington & Quincy railroad, which was a pleasing social function and evidenced the esteem in which Mr. Crosby is held by the many associates and friends he made here while assistant general freight agent of the B. ft. M. rail road In Omaha. Mr. Crosby has been In Chicago since his recent appointment and while enjoying a brief visit here with rela tives the members of the club took ad vantage of the opportunity of paying him this honor. The dinner, which was served from 7 till 10 o'clock, was attended by seventy guests, among whom were prominent railroad and commercial men. General Claries F. Manderson presided as toastmaster and Oiled that office In char acteristic style. The first toast, "Our Neighbor," a greeting and farewell to Mr. Crosby, was given by E. E. Bruce, In which he voiced the fellowship of those who were present in best wishes for the future suc cess and a godspeed to Mr. Crosby. The response was made by Mr. Crosby, in which he thanked his friends and associates for the kindly manner in which they had ex emplified their esteem and friendship and said that it was with feelings of regret that be departed from Omaha. "Just Recognition" was the subject of the toast which was responded to by George F. Bidwell, general manager of the Elkhorn. He paid tribute tc Mr. Crosby and tlys man ner in which his value had been recog nized by bis advancing one step nearer the top In the railroad world. Jules O. Lumbard sang a solo, which was well received. Frank H. Gaines ably responded to tho toast, "Equality and Brotherhood." D. 6. Ives, who came from St. Louts to succeed Mr. Crosby, responded to the toast, "The Newcomer," in an affable and enter taining manner, not forgetting to pay a glowing compliment to bis predecessor. "The Burlington" was the subject of a toast which was assigned to John N. Bald win, attorney for the Union Pacific, which was elaborately handled by that well known after dinner speaker. , Among the guests from out of the city who attended the dinner were N. E. Duff, Nebraska City; J. S. Ratlsbach, Ashland, and T. B. Hord of Central City. Karen-ell to Young-. Fred A. Nash,' 2nd, ' was the host last evening at a farewell banquet given to Charles S. Young, who leaves his present position with the Burlington .to become advertising manager of the Milwaukee. The sentiments of the evening's toasts were ones. ;of ' regret at' the departure of Mr. Young from the city, mingled with the ones of. congratulating blm ou a merited ad vancement. In response the guest of the 'evening 'said that be trusted the change in positions would .not mean. for him a con tinued separation from his friends here. The leading toast of the evening was made on the subject of "To Her,", and (the name of the one who reapondod was withheld from the papers. Those present were: Otto Bauman, H. M. Mclntyre, Samuel Caldwell, Ross Towle, Tom Crelgh, Ben Cotton, Jo seph , Barker, Harry Tukey, Charles . 8. Young and Fred' Nash, 2nd. NEW LAWS. FOR SOUTH OMAHA Made City Committee Meets to Con sider Proposed Changes la Charter. A committee of citizens of South Omaha held a ' meeting at the Commercial club rooms yesterday to consider the questions of a change in the school and the fire and police laws of that city. The committee desired that a law be passed providing that the members of the school board be paid a salary and that they be placed under bonds for the faithful per formance of duty. They also desired some change-by whioh a fire and police commis sion shall be created, to be appointed by the governor of the state. As the result of the conference a special committee, consisting of W. C. Lambert, A. L. Button, A. L. Bergquest, Dana Morrill, Ed Johnson and David Anderson wss apt pointed to prepare bills embodying the views of the committee and give them to the Douglas county delegation for action. A Bit of American History. One of the handsomest calendars of the year has been issued by the Equitable Life Assurance society, represented in Omaha by Mr. H. D. Neely. It Is entitled "A Bit of American History." The six hand somely lithographed sbeeta represent the various flags. of the United States, be ginning with revolutionary times, includ ing the rattlesnake and liberty flags of 1771, the first union flag which appeared without the stars n 1776, as well as the original flag of 1777, with its thirteen original stars and Its successor, the flag of the present day, with Its full number of stars, show ing how the union has grown. The cal endar Is a decidedly attractive illustration of the historical bannera of our country. Miss Blanche Sorenaon, voice. 650 Ramge building- 4 MISS OPP HAS A COZY HOME Located in One of the Most FnahioPable Quarters of the West End. DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE HER FRIENDS Boon to Rellnqalsh Her Position In London to Return to Amer ica for a Short Season. (Conyright. 1902, by . Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, Dc. :7.- (New York World Ca blegram Special Telegram.) Charles street, Berkley Square, the address of Miss Julie Opp, whose coming marriage to Mr. William Favereham is announced. Is undoubtedly ' one of the most central as well as one of the most fashiona ble of West End London residential quar ter At one of Its corners nearest to Berk ley, square is an apartment house of the quiet description, and It was there that Miss Ethel Barrymore made her home for some time, as did also Miss Suanne Sheldon, while at present Miss Julie Opp and her mother occupy one of the suites of rooms. In her pretty rooms Miss Opp dispenses the invariable "cup of tea," that is a necessary portion of the afternoon life of every woman and most men In England. Miss Opp was first seen in London as an actress not quite six years ago, and during that short space of time she has by ber un doubted ability, as well as by her somewhat unusual share of good looks, managed to secure a distinguished position for herself in the theatrical world. In her delightful Charles street home Miss Opp has about her evidences of the friendships she possesses among people of world wide fame. One of ber most treas ured objects, for instance, is a photograph of Madam Emma Calve, when that distin guished singer was 4 years of age. On the margin of the picture Is written an affec tionate Inscription to "La Toute Belle Amerlcatne, Julie Opp." There are but six of these photographs in existence, therefore Miss Opp naturally feels somewhat proud at being one of the half dozen people so distinguished by their ownership. Another interesting photograph is a large panel picture of Arthur Wing Plnero, on which he suscrlbes himself as ber "grate ful friend." The celebrated English dra matist gave Mtss Opp this -picture after she had a real success when following Miss Julia Nellson In the character of The Prin cess In "The Princess and the Butterfly" in this country. . Also numbered among ber friends is Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, whose encouragement and Interest have undobutedly done much to ward heightening the American actress' ambition. Sneceaa Opens Door. The art of the theater has as dis tinguished a status in the higher world of thought in London as has the art of litera ture or . the art of painting. When a a woman, therefore, has made for herself a dignified position In the dramatic life sho finds herself shoulder to shoulder with celebrities, of whom the outside world Is apt to speak with bated breath! . Miss .Opp la of the opinion, however, that no matter how great may be the suc cess of an American, actress In London she should not allow herself to be en tirely dependent upon the good graces of the English public. She should also try and find her meed of popularity in her own home land. Miss Opp will shortly return to America, relinquishing her po sition of the leading feminine part of Justin Huntley McCarthy's "If I Were King," to Miss Lillian Bralthwalte, a young English sc-tress 'of some distinction. In the summer she and her mother go to the charming country home at Chiddlng ford, in Surrey. There miss Opp Is the happy possessor of a quaint, rambling old country house, built of brick and overrun with a wild profusion of beautiful Ivy and close clinging creepers. It is really at Chlddingford that Miss Opp keeps all, or nearly all, 'her lares and penates. Her well stocked library Is full of ber most cherished possessions, and her books in particular are among her especially be loved properties. Her country life. Miss Opp considers, perhaps, the happiest part of her existence. She loves flowers and assiduously takes care of portions of her own garden herself. She has all an American girls practical anxiety to really "look after things" herself, and in her English summer home Is able to very fully rallze the delight of the amateur gardener. Not by any amount of adroit questionings could she be Induced to say whether she most appreciated the audiences of her na tive land or those of England. STIRS UP TWO COURTS (Continued from First Page.) the courtiers, aroused the bitterest resent ment of the king and queen. The crown prince hoped to bring her to a sense of her improprieties by separating her children from her. Tbla was a grievous blow to their mother, who made a violent scene in the royal palace here by forcing her way into the apartments to which her children had been removed. However, she was parted from them and sent back to Wachwltz, practically under arrest. Learns to Rid a Wheel, Then she became the more determined to do as she pleased. She took a fancy to ride the bicycle, a fancy that was as an noying to the court as if she had de termined to ride in the winter circus. But she learned to ride. Two of her friends here are a fashionable American dentist. Dr. Jackson, and his assistant. Dr. Guntber. They taught ber to ride the bicycle and the pastime opened up to her new fields of enjoyment. She went on long rides into the country, ac companied only by Dr. Gunther. Again she waa placed in detention In the palace. Frederick Augustus, now mad dened by jealousy and wounded pride, sought to have her permanently restrained on the ground that she was mentally un sound, but this effort failed. ' Then her eldest brother. Archduke Leopold Ferdinand of Austria, who has always been considered eccentric, to say the least, went to Wachwlti, and after a fearful scene threatened to shoot the crown prince if his sister was not released from even nominal detention. Eccentric or not, there Is no doubt here that the archduke was In earnest. . Since then, their enemies declare, alster and brother have played into each other's bands, she countenancing his association with the beautiful WUhelmlna Adamovlch, whom he met six years ago, and be aiding the crown princess in her fancy for Giron's society. The crown paldeess imported Giro a aome seven or eight months ago, after the bi cycle Incident. She had complained that ber children's education was being taken out of her hands and she was permitted to. go to Paris to engage a tutor for them. She returned with Andre Glron a Belgian a romantic, artistic Idealist of 24 years of age, whose black hair curia prettily over hia Adonis-like brow, who speaks several languages, plays the ptsno snd tlther divinely and dances to perfection. It soon became evident that Olron waa much cftener in the society of the mother than In the company of the children. Ths crows princess did not even take the trouble to hide her fondness for the tutor. Knrlona, hnt Diplomatic Almost Insane with rage, the crown prince drove the Belgian out of Dresden at a moment's notice on December 2 last. On the same day he ordered his wife to go to her parents. Furious as wss the crown prince, he was diplomatic. King George is seriously ill with influenza. Should he die Louise Antoinette will be queen. Their separation being Inevitable, her husband determined to hurry her away while she was yet cron princess. All the gossip and scandals that bave clouded her famo have not affected the crown princess' popularity wlthvthe mem bers of all classes, save the highest. They greatly admired the bright Austrian woman i who spoke to them and even mingled with them without assumption of superiority and who was constantly doing kindness to the poor. The crown prince is too ostenta tiously pious and proper to be loved. His people know that, but, whatever his faults, bis life has been miserably unhappy amid stern, unsympathetic surroundings. Hurried out of Dresden, the crown prin cess sought refuge with her father and mother in their palace at Salzburg. They received her coldly. In the attempt to bring about a reconciliation the old grand duchess came here and Implored pardon of the crown prince. Her prayers were in vain. When she and ber husband were convinced that nothing could prevent tho crown prince from publishing the scandal to all Europe . they told their daughter they could not support her in her position. She angrily demanded to know why. "You forget, Louise, that we have three more daughters to marry," they answered. "Under these circumstances we cannot countenance such behavior as yours." The crown princess, mortally offended, determined to leave Salzburg without so much as bidding farewell to mother, father to any one. She readily found tho sup port of her brother, Leopold, whose be havior Is the more remarkable because he Is his fatner'a oldest child. Brother and sister left Salzburg together on the night of December 12 last. Situation Is Clear, Two days later Captain Toepllz, gentle man-in-waitlng to Archduke Leopold, was sent in pursuit and finally found his master and the crown princess at the Hotel d'Anyleterre, Geneva. The situation clarl fled to his understanding when Toepllz also discovered there Giron and Miss Adamovlch. It is now known that the crown princess was in communication with Glron from the moment he was sent away from here, and that he met her somewhere between Sulzburg and Geneva. But even this knowl edge does not satisfactorily explain to the good Dresdeners the flight of their much loved crown princess. They insist now that Giron has her under hypnotio spell. The report that the pope is being ap proached to divorce the crown princess and prince is not credited in Catholic circles here. The only ground on which the Vati can could sanction a divorce would be that the marriage waa null, and this cannot be alleged. Besides, the pope has so sternly and successfully opposed the new Italian divorce law that it has been dropped. It is scarcely to be expected that the pontiff will divorce a royal couple so conspicuous at this time. It Is authoritatively stated that In a communication made on her part by the crown princess' lawyer, M. Lachenal of Geneva, she denies that Glron is with ber there and states that she is accompa nied only by Archduke Leopold. The World's correspondent In Geneva thus quotes M. Lachenal: "Her highness will never return to Sax ony or Germany, she fears lest she should be shut up in an asylum, whereas she Is perfectly well mentally and physically. I am taking steps toward securing a divorce, whether in Vienna, Dresden, Geneva or Leipzig I decline to state." Will Not Enter Aoatrla, Another report, which comes from Vienna, has it that the crown prince is even now willing to be reconciled to his wife, and wishes her to meet him at Meran, in the Austrian Tyrol. But no one believes she will set foot on Austrian or German terri tory lest she be thrown Into a madhouse, as was Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg, the eldest daughter of the king of the Belgians. There Is no possible doubt that the court is trying mightily to end the scandal in some way and is being assisted by Emperor Fran ces Joseph. Very tempting offers of money bave already been made to the crown princess to turn away Glron, nut all are convinced that these offers will be futile, not only because of her liking for the Bel gian, but because of her well-grounded fears of the treatment she would suffer if she should return to her husband's power. The greatest odium la being heaped on Glron because of a letter he wrote to bis relatives In Brussels, in which, it is alleged, be boasted that the crown princess fell in love with him, and that, as a man of honor, be could not do otherwise than accompany her into exile. The princess has been variously described. Her description here is absolutely correct; the World's correspondent is perfectly fa miliar with her appearance. The corre spondent was at her wedding in Vienna eleven years ago. Beautiful as she was, she did not then seem to he amiable. She looked disdainfully at ber stout sister-in-law. Princess Matilda, and at good old Queen Caroline. The crown prince Is particularly fond of country life He Is a great horticulturist and Is especially proud of his orchids. , De spite his piety, he Is said to be given to excessive beer drinking. Morally he is by no means Irreproachable, his frequent hunt ing expeditions Into remote places being suspected of concealing pleasure seeking less Innocent. OMAHA SUBURBS. Dundee. Two of the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Lampe are at home for the. holidays. Mrs. William F. Sweesy is spending the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Anna K. Sweesy, in Chicago. Dr. snd Mrs. H. C. Van Qieson are spending the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. James W. Hamilton. The Dundee Women's club Is holding no meetings during the holiday season, and will open Its first session of the new year January 7 at the home of Mrs. lioaford, when a volunteer program on current lit erature will be given. Beaaoa. Williams A Somes are building an addi tion on the north of their grocery store. A number of families of Benson enter tained at dinner friends and relatives on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lindley entertained a number of their friends from Omaha at a dinner party on Christmas day. Corliss Totman came home last week to spend the Christmas holidays' at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Tot man. Mr. and Mrs. John Si eedle spent the Christmas holiday at the home of Mrs. Hoeedle'i parents, where a family reunion was held. Services will be held today at the Meth odist Episcopal churrh at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at noon. Rev. John Crews, pastor. The little ones of the St. James' orphan age shared a feast and received a number of Christmas gifts from friends and patrons of the institution. The next meeting of the Ladles' Aid en. clety will be held at the home of Mrs. Dr. McCoy next Wednetday afternoon at i o'clock. At t o'clock lunch will be served. The Sunday school Christmas exerclHrs were held at the Hen Hon town hall last Thursday evening at o'clock. Though a bad night a good crowd was present to hear the program, which conn1t-d of music and recltailoiia by Ui children. aUur which DRUGS AUD TOILET ARTICLES CUT 33 1-3 PER CENT Our stock is to large, we must reduce it at once. From now until February 1st, all during January everything in our Immense stock will bo cut. New Years Gifts this week at About loO, 11.00 bottles Alfred Wright's Perfume, all odnra rn 63c at ... About 100. 60c bottles Alfred Wright's Perfume, all odors, go 31c 8-oz. cut glass bottles of the following odors: Persian Rose, White Rose, Crab Apple liloseom, etc., regular price 13.00, go this week 23 a-os. cut ginss bottles of Indian Hay, Russian Violet, La Trefle, Automo- bile Club, etc., regular M.OO bottles, go at, this r 4 r week af.4S All just cut in two. Every Mirror You can make the prices for yourself. TRAVELING CASES, Etc. all marked MYERS-DILLON DRUG CO., AiAlbKINi n AND MRS. J. New Year's Presents Are in order now. Did you ever receive a present you did not expect, and want to return a New Year's present for ItT Then read the list of pretty goods that we are sacrificing. All goods on our Christmas shelves will bo sold At 25 and 50 Per Cent Off. Toilet Sets, Traveling Cases. Military Brushes, Mirrors in folding, shaving and hand. Shaving 8ets, Hat and Cloth Brushes, Trays. Ink Wells, Pen Wipers, Sponge Holders, etc. An elegant line cf new style hand-decorated Calenders at Jtst half regular price price, 15c up. Lady Dolls with long hair and eye Irishes pompsdour style, for $4.50 and 5.50; now Just half that price. Per fume Atomizers, 2 bottles of Perfume for $1. Boxes of Writing Paper at all prices 75c boxes for 87c; $2 boxes for 1. 120 Sofa Pillows for IB 12 for r.50; 9 for ti.bO. SO Batten burg Pieces for lO; for B; 16 50 for M BO. ... Furniture at Our Own Prico Shlverlek Furniture Co, Omaha: "Too can have goods at your offer you pay freight." Tko above telegram refer ta a eoasigameat af Fnraitnre shipped, ta oae of tie largest hoases la ths city and greatly overstocks as at this seasoa of tha year, and snnst be redaoed aa w have aat tha room aad shall snaha, eoBuneaelas; Fri day, soaas ridloaloaaly law prices oa For altars. . Stilyericf( Furniture Co. 1316-17 and 19 FARNAM. SAnta Claus appeared candy, nuts and apples. and distributed West Ambler. Mrs. George Syas was a visitor In the neighborhood on Monday. Mrs. R. M. Henderson baa been on the sick list with a very severe cold. Mrs. Laura Darling had a family reunion on Christmas of her several children. John Gants went to Iowa on Wednesday to spend the holidays with relatives there. Mrs. J. E. Aughe went to Ashland Friday morning on a business trip for a few days. Miss Anna Oants Is assistant bookkeeper at Thompson at Helden's during the holiday rusn. Frank Wallace and family and I. Syas and family ate Christmas dinner at Charles Syas . James Cunningham arrived here from Galesburg, III., on Sunday last to spend the holidays with relatives. E. Dawson and wife and Will Aughe and friend. Miss Georgia McDonald, were guests in tins vicinity from (Saturday until Sunday. J. E. Auahe. who has been a sufferer from bronchial and heart trouble the past two months, Is able to be out a little at present. Mrs. Dunbar, who has been the guest of her brother. T. C. Campbell, for the past month will return to her home in Iowa the first of the week. Mrs. Gants of Iowa arrived here Tuesday to attend the reunion at the home of her i brother-in-law, John Gants, aud family , Christmas. Florence. Cnptaln Sam Wallace Is spending the holidays at home with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. French are vis iting relatives in Iowa during tha past wee It. Mrs. Ida Kindred. Mrs. 3. C. Kindred and Mrs. C. '. Hupp were business visitors in Umahs Saturday. The 1'resbvterlan church had a Christmas tree Friday night at the church. There was a large attendance. MIhs Kdna Price went to Johnson county Tuesday to vitdt relatives and friends dur ing the holidays. Mrs. P. V. Smith and children apent Friday and Saturday visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Jacob Weber, sr. Four generations of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor were present at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Christmas day. Mrs. Uokoskle and family of Newcastle, Neb., la the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, during the holidays. Rev. Mr. Clark, the minister of the Pres byterian churrh, spent a few daya of' the past week vUlling friends at Calander, la. Mr. W. A. Anderson was called to liono ateel, 8. I)., the first part of the week on account of the serious Illness of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wulf and Mr. and Mrs. Ijinib of Blair, Neb., spent Christmas day with Mia. Wulf s parenta, Mr. aud Mrs. Bunks. Rose Rebekah lodge, I. O. O. F., elected the following officer for the ensuing year at Its regular meeting this week: Noble grand. Mis Prudence Tracy; vice grand, Mrs. Charles Pureed; secretary, Mies Alice Brewer; treasurer, Mlaa Cynlha Brewer. v O. ft.t.re'a fl... Colds are quickly cured by Chamber Iain's Cough Remedy. It acts on nature's plan, loosens' the cough, relieves the lungs and opens the secretions, effecting a per manent cure. It counteracts any tendency of a cold to result In pneumonia. It la pleasant to take, both adults and children like U. Price 25c; large slas. 64c CU!IIH away down prices . 7r Violet Water on. for kov. M Violet Water, Colgate. &no Violet Water, Colgate, for 75c Vegetate, for Il.oo r. a. all odors, Violet Water 1.60 R. o . all odors, Violet Water ..40c .49c .75c 1.35 Hand Triplicate Mirrors go at Just half price this week large assort- rron!.:?. .75c lo 15.00 we have is marked in Plain flaures. TOILET CASES, MILITARY ERUSHES, down. FARNAfl STREETS BENSON. Price Does not change after Holidays, neither does Borosls quality. Some shoes are 5.00 before Christmas and 3.98 after. Sorosls are $3.50 ALWAYS Sorosis Shoe Store Frank Wilcox, Mgr. X South lDth St. 0NE-WAY Colonist and Round Trip Homeseeker's . Rates to the South and West -Via tha- MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY First and Third Tuesday of each flonth to and Including April, IV0J. at One-Half Rate Plus $2. 00 TICK KTS OH SAI.K-January 6th siwl th. February td and 17th, March 3d and 17th and April 7th and 21st. 113. For further Information call or ad drens - T. F.GODFREY, P.4T, A., 8. K. Cor. 14th ard Iouglaa Streets, Omaha, Neb. 1