Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 9, 1888, Page 3

AT T ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM a’no First Week of Fall Among the '. Secret Orders. SOME ITEMS OF { — fhe Origin of Good Templary—Odd Fellow Antiquity—A Joint Relief Board-Pythian Insurance—Re- bekah Degree Meeting Grip. HISTORY. ’ Good Templar History. At the thirteenth anniversary of the Good Templar order, held recently in Maino, Mr. George E. Brackett read a paper which con- tained the following historical facts about the order: “In the year 1352, in a country village in the state of New York originated a temper- ance society called the Independent Order of Good Templars. It found the time ripe for its coming, and proved to be a plant of rapid and permanent growth, for from that seed dropped in waiting, fruitful soil, has grown the largest, the most widely extended and powerful temperance organization the world has ever known. It spread rapidly through- out the states and this continent, crossed the Atlantic and found ahomein foreign lands, “The Order of Good Templars to-day has ceased to be national. It is cosmopolitan, for wherever civilization extends upon the glr)he. there it is_established, until it num- ers its grand lodges by the score, its sub- ordinate lodges by the thousands, and its membership almost by the millions, “*The sun never sets upon lodges of our order, for they are located in countries that belt the earth, and"Good Templar work and teachings never cease. The same pass wora which admits us to our lodges in Maine will open the doors and insure us a frater- nal welcome to lodges of our order in all parts of the civilized world, “Our ritualistic work is used in thirteen different languages, so that our R. W. G. lodge is virtually a congress of the nations in the scope and character of its representa- tion. Our platform is so wide, and deep, and liberal that there is room upon it for all who are opposed to the curse of alcoholism. We know neither race, sex, nor creed, color, party, nor religion; our motto is faith, hope and charity; our platform is total abstin- ence for the individual and prohibition for the nations; our mission o save the fallen and prevent others from falling through the curse of intemperance and the use of intoxicating liquors. Though strong in years and numbers we are in our infancy for good works and results toward aiding and reclaiming humanity from the gigantic vice of the nations. Though the progress of the temperance cause has been rapid, extended and glorious, yet the enemy has not been and is not idle. Iis destructive, blighting caurse can be traced through ever nd, ““We fully believe in the final victory of temperance over all opposition. ‘fo doubt it would not only be sin, but it would not be in accord with our belief in right and_justice, and the eternal principles therewith con- nected, and in that day and age, which is sure Lo « when the foot of the victor is triwmphan anted upon the neck of the nation’s foe. rast and fivinly believe that one of the mandest, most practical and ful instrumentalities towards its ac- nent will be our temp or- the Indepeadent Order of Good The Joint [t lief Board. The Owmaha joint bourd of relief of the Knights of Pythias has been reorganized, suys the Spul 1 new ofticers for the . clected. An assessment of €5 will be asked from cach of the Omaha lodges to replenish the tr iry of the board and afford necded cases ol reli which may come up during the year. The ofiicers elected are as follow R H. Lucas (re-elected), president; J. A. Johnson, vice president; G. W. Eastmun, 1sur e members of the bonrd and lodges they U are, s far us appoiuted, as fol- 0. 80, ris3 Marathon No. 82, 8. . Da 81, J. A. Johnson; Virginius No. Good Sunaritan No. 47, J. L. L The luws governiug the uew b work is as follows: When rel Enights in the his case must be re this board or som it will be to pr bourd on the cas reimburse any knight for mon xpended for reliel in cases where_this rule has not been strictly observed. No relief will be granted to strangers who do not hold certi- ficates of good standing in their home lodges or ablo to work their way into a lodge in Oumahia. Al moc of the board will be subject to the call of the president, or in his ce the vice presilent. The 'secrotary or treasurer may be appealed to for the call, and it will be their duty also to see that i is called wnd members of the uotified of it. d in their by stranger 1y of the local kn'ghts, cred o the oficers of of its members whose 3 ‘e action of will not 0 o Lodge Antiquity. The papers are burdened down with his- tories of the origin of secret orders, Numer ous publications of the origin of Odd Fellow ship brought forth the following history of thoe order published recently in an exchange: In 135) a society known as Oda Masters ex- isted, probably a Masonic branch, although it was a convivial society very similar to the Odd Fellows’ lodges, 1n 1509 the Maunches- ter Unity had its origin. There were Odd Fellows long prior to this date, however, is said that a working marble ‘mason b, name of Holton, belonging to the Ancient Odd Fellows at London, went to Manchester and, under a dispensation, started “*Victoria Lodge.” Auothi account attributes th origin of the Unity to Robert Naylor. “Itis said that Mr. Naylor, with others, held con- vivial mectings periodically at the *Rope nake: rms,’ Chape! street, Salford, They drew up a code of rules and instituted an awful and absurd ceremonial, to be used on the mdmission of members. The fame of their pr induced some members of the Prine Lodge of Odd IPellows to jom thewm: ith this addition they formed themselves to a benefit club of Odd X at the ‘Robin #ood,” in Church ctober, 1510, known as sodge.” From these two sprang the Manchestor Unity Thowas Wildey, who founded the order in America knew unothing of the Manchester Unity when he immigrated. He was o mem- ber of the London order. The ancient lodge meetings were simply places for drinking frivolity and fun, with aid to the sick oncs, and attendance upon funerals; 10 be remembered by the v submit to the ordeal. v the noble order of te-day, stripped of its in- congruous elements of conviviality, feasting and fun, but changed to u semi-relizious and chw able institution. s A Memdrial Day. Grand Sire White of the I, O. O. F. order has issued & memorial day proclamation con- tamning the names of fifty-two former mem- bers of the Sovereign Grand lodge who have dicd during the past two years. The grand sire has appointed the 23th of October (the anniversary of the death of Thowmas Wilde the founder of the order), s & date for mem' orial services, and recoumonds the subordin- ate lodges of the jurisdictions to which the deceased formerly” belonged to hold appro- priate services on said date, Among those Who have died were: John W. Stokes, past rand sire of Pennsylvania; Past Grand Sire Villiam Sterling snd_grand secretary Hugh Ross of Australin; Samuel Read of New York (very prominent in Pythianism) aud D. O. Adkiuson of Nexusln‘ Rebekah Dégree Meeting. Representatives of the Revekah Degree lodge, L. O. O. F,, of lowa, met in conven- tion at Des Moines lust Tuesday for the pur- pose of organization, the primary object being to 80 crganize as to be able to appeal to . the grand lodge for more and greater author- ity in matters pertainingto the order and KELLEY,STIGER &C Arrival of Fall and Winter Styles. New Goods. EPTEMBER 9. 1888 ~TWELVE PAGES. On Sale Monday and all the Week. PLUSH SACQUES AND WRAPS. Having newly refitted, refurnished and greatly enlarged our Cloak Department, WE HAVE THE BEST ARRANGED AND BEST LIGHTED CLOAK ROOM IN THE CITY OF OMAHA. We are deily receiving a line of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Cloaks, which we will place on sale at values, that, considering style, finish, quality of material and prices, will surpa in any market west of New York city. ss any line of Wraps shown We earnestly solicit an ex- amination by all persons who desire a Ladies’ Wrap, a Child’s or Misses’ Cloak. In Plush Sacques we will show the best values offered to the trade, and to make good all we claim on each Plush Sacque we sel at $25, $35 and $80 will be found this guarantee: “THIS COAT IS MADE OF PLUSH. Manufactured expressly for us. We GUARANTEE the plush of this garment not to wear off on the edges duringthe winter of 1888-9. WealsoGUARANTEE the loops to be the best seal skin of the purest English DYE. We will EXCHANGE this garment for a new one ifitshould not wear accord- ing to this guarantee. KELLEY, STIGER & CO.” These garments are better value than any Plush Sacque shown at $30, $40, or $53. We invite your inspection feeling confident that we will please you. Dodge and 20th Street Cable Cars Pass Our Store. Ladies’ _Embroidered Handkerchiefs We will place on SPECIAL LE <t week, our first importation of Fine Embroidered Handk prising all the latest no EMELY LOW PRIC SPEC 150 doz. ladies Clear Lawn Hd'kfs, embroidered, veined, ete., 124c, well worth 20e. SPECIAL. 200 doz. ladies’ Clear Linen Lawn Hd’kfs. embroidered, veined, blocked, ked, ete, scalloped and H 'S borders. s¢, worth up to e, SPECTAL, 200 doz. ladies’ Clear hand embroidered, s ders (exquisite d \ §1, $1.25, $1.50, $1 Linen Lawn, wloped and H S igns), at 8se, se, 2, up to $10.50 ach, KID GLOVES! KID GLOVES! They are real French kid 4-button length with handsome embroidered backs.in all shades of tans.slates,browns, also in black, only regular §1 goods. We will also offer an elegant line of ladies’ real French kid gloves in all the latest designs of embroidered backs in tans, browns, slates, reds, greens, blues and blacks at $1,15, good value for 31.50. Every pair fitted to the hand. 150 dozen ladies’ jersey-fitting vests with high neck and {un;_r~ eeves just the correct weight for fall wear all sizes at H0c¢ worth Ladies’ extra-fine all wool jersey-fit- ting vests, with high neck and short sleeves, sill flnished neck and arms. ‘White, pink, blue, salmon, at $1.25 worth $1.60. 5 FURNISHING GOODS, Men’s fine Teck scarfs and four-in- hand ties at 25¢ worth 50c. Men’s fine Teck rfs and four-in hand ties, all new fall styles at 50c¢ worth 75e. Men’s fine white Men’s campi 25¢, H0c and 7 Men’s white laundried We offer the larges fall and winter under and at low prices. BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT. SCHOOT, SHOES FOR BOYS, MISSES AND CHILDREN. LADIES’ AND GEN SHOES. Misses’ grain spring heel school shoes, sizes 11 to 2, $1 Misses’ kid sizes 11 to 2, $1 Boys’ A calf button and congress school shoes, sizes 3 to 5, $1 Boys' A calf button and congress school shoes, sizes 1to 54, Youths’ B ealf button and school shoes, sizes 11 to 2, $1.75. ‘hild’s bright grain sole leather tip shoes, sizes 8 to 11, $1.85. irts 39¢ worth 50c. n silk handkerchiefs at shirts 75¢. line of men’s ever offered congress O Cor Dodge and 15th Sts. New Goods DRESS GOODS, SILK DRESS GOODS w fall stock of Dress Goods compl French and Scoteh Fancy Novelties 40 and 48 inch all wool Henriettas, 75¢ and §1 per yard. novel shades. 51in Pioneer Suitings, all wool, new 60 inch Broadceloth. Great variety of 64 inch Checked Ulster Cloth at 87ic, 44-inch all wool Scotch plaids at 90¢ b4-inch all wool ladies’ cloth, gray FRENCH COLORS NILE, PINK, BLUE, CREAM, ORANGE, ELECTRIO, CRIMSON, GOBELIN, BEIGE, CARDINAL, SULTAN, MARINE, shades, $1. S, PLUSHES, DEPARTMENT. ete. Great variety of all-wool English, and Plain Wools. All the new and shades, at 70c. 5 yer yard. worth $1.2 per yard. and brown mixtures, at 60c. ELEGANT PLUSHES IN THE FOLLOWING COLORS SAPHIRE, OLD GOLD, PURPLE, TABAO, ABSINTHE, MOUSSE, TERRA COTTA, MYRTLE, SERPENT, SAGE, BLACK, NAVY. SUPERB GOODS FINEST IN THE MARKET. SILKS. ‘We open the season with the largest variety of weaves and shades ‘wo have ever carried, and all at our popular prices. spection on Monday and during all of We invite your in- the week to our special assortment $1.00 Colored Silks. We guarantee thom the handsomest Colored Sillz eyver shown in this market for the remarkable low price of $1.00 per yard. Theassort- ment of colors complete, giving new and handsome shades. In Black Silks we lead with the new “PEAU DE SOIE,” (the latest weave), BENGALINE, FAILLE FRANCAISE, ARMURES, JERSEY, SILK SERGE, GROS GRAINS, warranted to wear. Novelty Silks in great variety for trimmings and combinations. CORNER DODGE AND FIFTEENTH STREETS. *to establish a system whereby better could be promulgated and carried out the principles of Oddfellowship. Grand Master 5. W. Hartman outlined the objects of the convention inan excellent address, then ; pointed ofticers for the temporary orguni tion. Of these he appointed w male ma: scerctary, and against_ this we cnter a mild protest, but the committee on permanent or- anization reported the following oftl Which were elected for the ensuing year! President—Mrs. C. T. Dimond, Keokulk. Vice President—Mrs, Ida Livermore, Cedar Treasurer--Mrs. Warden—Mrs, Bluffs, ‘haplain-—-Mrs. B. W. tman, Indianola, Guardian--Mrs. Bellamy, Knoxville. ns, Clinton. Emma Gates, Council 'y Recent Death Claims, The call for assessments 136 and 137 in the American Legion of Honor order was is- sued under date of September 1, and con- tains 53 deaths, of which New York has 19, California and Massachusetts 5 each, Texas and New Jersey 4 each, Penns kansas. Maryland and Lou Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Carolina, South Carolina and Hawaiian islands 1 each. The largest amount paid by any one member iu this call was §1,024, by Charles J. Peters, a sixth degree member of Dana council, admitted March 19, 1350, and died July 4, 1888, The smallest amount was $2, by Charles Felskan, jr., a second degree member of John H. Starin of New York, ad- mitted May 18, 1888, died July 30, 1888, by drowning. Balance on d in the benefit fund, July 14, was 2,80 received since, 16 48: total, $167,175.21. Paid on 43 deaths, $129,000; 11 delayed claims, $34,500; balance on hand Augu:t 1, &, 1. vania 2, Ar- jana 2 each, North A Society's Growth, The Knights of the Golden Eagle order is now in successful operation in_twenty-three states, as follows: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Delawaro, New Jorsey, Cal- \foraia, Ohio, New York, fowa, Georgia, Connecticat, West Virginia, Indiana, Mict igan, Missouri, Colorado, Ilinois, Virgin Nebraska and New Hampshire being made to introduce it into several other states, The progress of the order was very slow until within the past four years, during which time its growth has boen ver. Since January 1, 1854, 887 castles woero - stituted, the membersiip increascd over 87, 000 and 'the order introduced into eightech states. The prosent membership is over 41,- 0v0, divided among 4 Pythian The Spar has given it out that there is a movement on foot to organize in Omaha an association whose purpose it shall bo to fur- nish to members of the ordor of Knights of Pythias residing in the north and wost, clieap and X It will_be a business enterprise similar 1o tho North- western Masonie, of Clicazo, Odd I Covenant and the Maty membership and management to Knights of Pythins. Int enterprise are a nuniber of from abroad and some of our eading at homo, It18 oo e to give 'y defiuite statement of plans and purposcs, but we can say that a successful association of the kind proposed will prove a good thing for the order universal, sud especially for Nebraska. " e The Major's Staff. { Major General Carnahan, of the Knights of Pythias, kas announced the following ap- pointments on his staff as chicfs ot deps ments: Brigadier General Willinn J, McKe adjutant general and chief of staft of Indian- apolis, Ind.; Brigadier Genoral James A. Fox, judge advocate general, Cambridge, Mass.; Brigadier General Bob Newell, - surance general, Little Rock, Ark.; Bri dier Goneral M. C. Barkwe!l, sargeon gen- eral, Wyo.; Brigadier General Geo w. Lindsay, quartermaster general, Baltis Md.; Brigadier General James E. Fennessy, commissary gencral of subsistence, Cincin- nati, O. The above named officers have, by the orders of the major general, entered upon the dutics of their several offices, and all orders connected with their department issucd by them will be respected and obeyed accordingly. Not a Labor Organization, Tho South Omaha lodge of Aucient Order ap- | of ited Workmen, wishing to correct an erroncous impression which seems to prevail in that lively young city to the effect that the order is in some way connected with labor organizations, has asked the members of the different lodges in Omaha to attend an en- tertainment on Tuesduy evening, September 11, which will be open to all who feel inter- ted in learning the aims and objects of the order. Good speakers will be on hand, and a pleasant time is promised. A number of members of Omaha Lodge .No. 18 are going, and will take their wives and families, and it i3 hoped that members of other lodges will do likewise. Those wishing to go will be on hand at the union depot to take the 7 o’clock dummy on Tuesday evening, e Per Oapita Tax. The per capita tax among the Knights of Pythias membership has just recently been made out for the various jurisdictions. The Pything Knight has published it as follows: Washigton Territory. $2 00 Montana Utah New Me: Ari California Dalkota. . Louisiana. Nebraska. Oregon., b gi Wyoming. igan, Ontario Delaware.. .., Rhode Island Arkansas ....... Georgia,..... Maryland .. Minnesota . New Hampshire. Ohio .. Missouri. Yor iciting Members, The supreme council, of the Legion of Honor, in order to increase the membership of the order among the states, offers the fol- lowing prizes: To the Grand council which makes a net gain of 8,000 members for the year beginning July 1,85, and ending June 30, '8¢ there shall be awarded the sum of £1,000; this com- petion to be open to all. To the Grand coun- cil which makes a net gain of 2,000 members for the above time, there shall be awarded the sum of §500; this competition to be open toall. To the ud council making a net gain of 1,000 members for the above time,§500 will be rewarded; competion to be open only to such Grand councils as did not excced a net gain of 300 members in the 12 months ending June 30, 1887, To the Grand council making anet gain of 500 for the above time, the sum of £300; competion open only to such Grand councils as did mot exceed a4 net gain of 200 members in_ the 12 months ending June 30, 1887, A special award of $100 will be made to the committee who shall have proposed the largest number of accepted candidates in the time above specified, the claim for this award to be accompanied by a certificate at- tested by the officers of tiie council certify- o the number of accepted propositions by claiman! In connection h the above awards the grand commander of Massachusetts has caused to be issued the following: J CIKCULAR LETTER NO. 1. To the Commander, Ofticers and Members of Councils Massachusetts, Greeting: Herewith find circular letter from the su- preme commandery, setting forth a list of awards to be made to grand councils show- ing gains in membership, 1 am very anxious that Massachusetts should secure a portion of them. To that end it is proposed, in of success, to divide the amount pro nE among those councils which assist in accom- plishing it, in proportion to the amount of new members and the net gain in each coun- cil. Such an increase will benefit every il and every member of the order in It is by & substantial increase that y number of assessments are to be It is our wish and hope tha offer from our grand council may serve to stimulate your council to an increase of mem- bership, thereby adding to the prosperity and strength of our order in this jurisdiction. Yours fraternally, NER A N, [SEAL.) ,Grand Commander. B Grip’ Notes. TheI. 0. O. F. lodge in Califordia has made a gain of 800 during the past year. General Simon Cameron, of Pennsylvania, now in his nintieth year, is an active tem- plar. A masonic temple is to be erected in! d- erick, Va., as a memorial of George Wash- ington, The prince of Wales is the twenty-third prince of that name, and they have all been Masons. . The Lord chancellor of both England and Treland and the leader of the opposition are all masons, A lodge of master masons has been consti- tuted in Upper Burmah by the grand lodge of England. The late Thomas Singleton, of Philadelphia bequeathed $15,000 to the grand lodge of Pennsylvania, Grand Secrotary Ross, Grand lodge, 1. 24,000 for 1887, The I O. O. F. in Massachusetts is trying to raise £100,000 for the purpose of estab- lishing an Odd Fellows’ home in that state. The grand lodge of Prince Edward’s Island has under it eleven lodges and 450 ma- sons. The grand secretary receives £20 & year. The General Masonic Relief association convenes at Louisville, Ky., in Sepltember. Much work of vital importance will be trans- acted, The oldest Masonic lodge krown with pre- ved' records is Lodge Edinburgh (St. Chapel) in Scotland. It has contin- records since 1508, The Grand lodge of the United Order of Honor has adopted a new form of mutual aid assessment notices, which will give better satisfaction than the old form. The new laws of the United Order of Honor will be ready for distribution next week. Copies will be sent to all subordinate secretaries and district deputies. Thegrand lodge of Masons of Mississippi has decided that no saloon keeper or gambler shall be initiated, and any Mason now in the business must auit when his license expries. The latest assessment in the American Le- gion of Honor order will become delinquent to-day. Two assessments have been levied for September, one due September 15 and the other the 30th, During the year ending M: were e of the Sovereign 0. 0. I, reports a gain of /1, 1588, thore teen assessments called into the 1d lodge, United Order of Honor. From the latter date to the Ist of September eight asscssments have been called in. The Knights of Pythias brethren of Col- umbus, O., are actively at work to make their parade on the 21st of September a grand success. The committee have decided on £1,000 to ba given as cash prizes, The reserve fund (in the American Legion of Honor order now amounts to about $100.000. The creation of a reserve fund will require an additional assessment every twen- ty-first assessmept for five years, At tho aunual session of the Grand lodge, Sons of St. Geovge, .held at Provideace, K. L, on the 21st ult, Worthy Past President W. 8. Neales, of London lodge of this city, was appoiuted Girand lodge chaplain for the ensuing term, All of the Knight of Pythias lodges which formed the late “loya)"’ Grand lodge of Penn- sylvauia paid their per capita tax and elected reprosentatives to the Grand lodge session recently met at Wilkesbarre, All is 1 peace nd bharmony. The grand secretary of the Knights and Ladies of Honor has issued a circular giving the numerical standing of the order in Cali- fornia on June 50, 1585, and the names and addresses of all subordinate secretaries. The gaiu for the six months ending June 30 was . ‘Phe Masonic craft in Minneapolis are mak- ing every preparation for erecting a new Ma- sonic temple this year. Brother George C. Earnham is secretary of the Temple associa- tion. The estimated cost of the ground and building is $335,000. The grand lodgze of Masons of England has now 2,191 lodges o its roll; of Scotland, 787; of Ireland, ¢81; of France, 207; of Spain, 863; of Italy, 160; of Romania, 23; of this * Belgium, 16; of Sweden and Norway, Portugal, 18; of Turkey, 12. nents 228 and 229 of the Knl of Honor order have been ¢ in Department A for September, which cover forty-five deaths. Total amount of henefits in this department to Au- The smallest Daughter of Rebekah in the United States is Mrs. T s Hayes of Akron, O. Mrs. Hayes is but thirty-eight inches high and weighs but fifty-six pounds. She has filled all the positions in the Degree of Rebekah, and her husband is a P. G. of Summit Lodge of Akron. Assessments 164, 165, 166 in Department B, Knights and Ladies of Honor order, have been called in and cover the following nine deaths: Missouri, 8; New York, 2; Mussa- chusetts, 2; Tennesse and Illinois 1 each. Total amount of benefits paid in this depart- ment to August 14, $762,661.30. The Order of Touti has 1,000 members in this state and about twelve thousaud in the whole order. At present it is adding to its number at the rate of 800 amonth. The order has paid to needy brothers nearly £200,000 in two years and a half. Under the amendments made to the laws of the Legion of the West order, made at the recent session of the grand lodge, there will hereafter be no connection between the bene- ficiary and special departments, The full amount of one coupon will be paid upon the death of a &pocial-benefit member. The re- serve fund feature of the order will be main- tained. Members of the special benefit de- partment can obtain a second certificate on the same conditions as the first, except that no medical examination will be required, and in case of death the nomineo must_continue the certificate until the maturity of the first coupon, —_— CONNUBALITIES, Editor Swift was a man of thrift ‘And married his proofreader Nellie; Now he does up the current news And she the currant jelly. A Nevadaeman who has seven homely daughters, got a newspaper to insert that he had seven kegs filled with gold in his cellar, and every girl was married in five months. A young man in Taliferro county, Georgia, walked nineteen miles to see his girl, and did not start until after 2 o'clock 1n the after- Boon. 1t will be a match, and so it ought to e. A Tennessee school teacher elopes with the daughter of a wealth planter, she being one of his pupils. The father protests, and there is & row in which the planter is killed, and the lucky pedagogue gets both the daughter and the ducats, John Lindsay, of Augusta, Ga., gets into the papers as the youngest grandfather in the countr, He is thirty-five years old, and was married in 1870, His son William, born in 1872, eloped last year with a girl nineteen years old, and Mr, Lindsay is now a grand- father, Miss A, Mary F. Robinson, one of the most. active of the younger generation of English versemakers, is abowt to marry Prof. Barmes- teler, who has dope her poems into French, Evidently the translation was so excellent that the professor come to be regarded as the author’s other self. A. F. Sims, of Conyers, Ga., and Mrs. Ber- tha Belton, of Memphis arrived in_ Chatta- nooga on the 10 o'clock train a few daysago, and at 2 o'clock they were married. It was the first time they had met since twenty years before, when they were lovers at Co yers, but they had a misunderstanding, camo estranged and married other persons. Country fairs are beginning to advertise the attractions that it is hoped will draw the grangers to them this fall. Pontiac, Mich., does very well for a starter. The executive committee of the fair association offers gold wedding rings, marriage licenses, hacks, ministerial fees, and two pairs of shoes to each couple who will aj to marry on the grounds during the fair, 1tis told of Dr, Boswell, the new editor of the Nashville Christian advocate, that carly in his ministry he meta pair of eloping lovers on whom the ‘angry father was gaining rap- idly, and married them while the horses of all three were at a full gallop, and thereby won pardon of the old man, who “loved to see things done in that dushing way." Quite a romantic marriage is reported to have taken place five miles west of Dennison, Tex., the happy couple, minister and all, standing knee deep in the Red river while the wedding ceremony was performed. The intention was to cross the stream and have the knot tied on the opposite bank, but when the party hgd waded out a short distance, it was learned that the *'old folks” were i pur- suit, so the lovers were made cue ‘forthwith, AMONG THE SOCIETY PEOPLE The Pilgrims Still Returning From the Various Resorts. MAJOR GROW IS BANQUETTED. The Collins—Fitzmaurice Nuptials— One Year Married—Anamosites Picnic—The Fair Makes a Quiet Week Socially. Major Grow Banquetted. A very pleasant affair took place at Rosen mund’s St. Louis cafe, Saturduy eyening. Major Charles Grow of the freight auditing department of the Union Pacific, entertamed a few of his old friends. The major, who was a staff officer in the union army during the war, has lately been granted a pension by the government for injuries received while bravely fighting the battles of his country. The back pension amounts to a very snug and comfortable sum. The banquet giyen was in honor of the event. Major Grow nas been connected with the Union Pacif freight auditing department since 1881, and is one of the most popular employes of the company. Those present at the banquet to congratulate him on his good fortune, were a few of the oldest employes of the de- partment. Among them were Critler, Hays, Nordwall, Phillips, Wiison, Joluson, Van. stram, Cook, Tribble, Mittauer, Cooper, Liljenstolpe and others whose names Tug BeE did not get. The occasion was a most glcusnut one and will long be remembered y all connected with it, Happy and appro- priate speeches were made by Cutler, Hays Wilson, Cooper and Phillips. Mr. Phi said: ‘T was not aware of the object of this meeting when I was invited by our friend Graw to drop in here on my way home to- a Had I known tihere was to be any speechmaking I would have looked up the files of the New York papers and committed a nice little after-dinner speech of Mr. De- pew’s and delivered it for your edif As it is I am left entirely to the inspiration of the occasion, and I am quite sure I would be left in an utterly lost and damaged con tion had not our friend Grow vided so bountiful a source of ation. Well, gentlemen, in language of our celebrated friend and statesman fr¢ lexas What are we here for, anyhoy We are here to partake of the generous hospitality of a man known and well-liked by all of us, and who carries beneath his weather-beaten bosom a heart as big asthe state of braska itself. We are here to rejoice with him that the fair but fickle godess of fortune, after many frowns and puckers of her dainty lips, has at last smoothed her wrinkled front and thrown her arms around Charley’s neck and smoothered him with kisses. Allow me to offer the fol- lowing toast: May fortune's tide forever flow, Toward the port of Charley Grow. Messrs. Johnson, Nordwall and Liljens- tolpe sang a few delightful selections, which were highly appreciated, Anamosites Picnic. The first anuual picnic of Anamosites (Towa), wus held at Hanscom park Thursday afternoon where a goodly number of oid ac- quaintances, now residents of Omaba, as- sembled to have a jolly time and rencw past friendships. There we repfesentatives of eight families, and others sent regrets. A splendid repast was spread at the proper hour and soon after, night coming on, the happy party dispersed each favoring another picnic next year. Happily Mated. The marriage of Mr. Samuel E. Collins and Miss Maggie Fitzmaurice was the social event in North Omaha circles last week, The ceremony took place in the Holy Fawmily church at 8 o’clock a. m., Father Koopmans pronouncing the solemn words that made them one. The bride was attended by Miss Frauklyn while Mr. J. T, Fitzmaurice acted as best man. A large party of relatives and friends attended. The ceremony was fol- lowed by @ nuptial high mass, after which the bridal party drove to their new home on North Seventeenth street, near Clark, where the wedding breakfast was served. A recep- tion was held in the evening, and was largely auended. The wedding gifts were numerous and* appropriate, consisting of an_elegall parlor set, two dinner sots, silver table wa handsome rockers, paintings, albums, other useful articles The bride is the youngest daughter of M Michael Fitzmaurice, an old_resident of thig city. She is esteemed by all acquaintances for many endearing qualities, Mr. Collint has tived in this city a number nf)l‘ll\‘s‘)ll‘l is now employed ws mail carrier in " the Omi ha postofice, He is a steady, energeti young man, the qualitios necessary to success inlife. Mr. and Mrs. Collins' start in lifo & most auspicious one. One Year Married. { On last Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs, A{ Lewis celebrated thoir first wedding annk versary at their beautiful residence, 8208 North Sixteenth atreet. About fifty of thelf friends were present, and they enjoyed pleasant evening in dancing, ganies, ete. Al 11:30 all sat down to & most sumptuous past. The party disbanded at 12:80, wishin Me and Mrs. Lewis many happy retur of the anniversar, 7 General Gossip. Mr. F. 1. Koesters has gone east. i Mrs. O. F. Sweeney has gone oast. * Mr: John Worthington 18 in Eugland, ) 0. N. Ramsoy is back from Portland. Mrs. A. W. Port it at San Angelo, Tex. Mr. Horace B. Smith is at Chillicothe, Oy Mrs. J. M. Wolfe is in Santa Anna, Calas George S. Nason has left for Philadelphl Miss Minnic Wood has returned from E rope. Bishop Worthington has returned from t east. ] I1saac H. Nott has returned from the mound tains, vr. and Mrs. Mattice have returned from Canada, Miss Mattie R. Wilson has returned from New York. Mrs, I M. Chittenden has returned from New York. Mrs. Archibald Powell has returned fromf Valley Res Mr. Frank Moores and daughter are in Columbus, O. Mr. Max Moyer and family haye returned from Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Katz have returned from Europe. % The Misses McCague have cntered Wellege ley college, Mass. | Ex-Governor Saunders and wife are back from Colorado Springs. ir, aynes and wife have been i Cent ast week, Mrs- Foley Joseph, is the guest of her daughte Alex Green, \ Miss Parrotte gave a small party Monday evening in honor of her guests. | Mrs. C. D. Woolworth and daughter, Misg Maud, have returned from the east. Samucl R. Cooper has returned from Coda#f Rapids with Miss Mary Shaw of that city ad his wife. ] Mr. and Mrs, A, simpson have been called to Ciinton, fa., by the death ot Mrey Simpson’s father, Mrs. E. J. Littlefield and daughter havd roturned from their trip through Kentuckyy Iliinois and Kansas Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Rollin Barton and Mrs. Levi Cart from the Yellowstone park. Mr. James E. Blake, of Cedar Rapids, In., is visiting the family of Mr. George I\ Crany dell, North Twenty-third street. t Mrs. J. B, Inman, of Chicago, her mother, Mrs. 'R Wake brother Will, at 1201 Pacific street. The riding club holds its next meeting af anscom park to-morrow evening and tal a run to Saddle e Mrs. Guy C. have returned ek and South Omaha, Miss Theresa Geis, of Deadwood, Dak.y* formerly of Omaha, is visiting fricnds_her and is the guest of Misses Auna and Carvid Koest Mr. J. H. Maus gave a party for his daugh ter, Miss Daisy, on Monday evening, in houon of her sixteenth birthday.” A large numbes of her young friecnds were present, Mrs, Charles A. Dean and Ler visiting sige ters, Mrs. B. Comstock, of Champagne, 111, ‘and Mrs. A. Popplein, of Baltimore, hava gone to their former home at Cleveland. ards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Ray Berstein to Mr. Joseph Chameson the weddiug aud reception to take place a Germania liall, Sunday eveuing, Septombe Mrs. C. B. Higginson made a record in the ction at the fair this week, She competed for the best oil painting in tha state, best animal painting, best collecti fine oil paintings and best hand p sereen. e EDUCATIONAL. There are fifteen Siames of them ladie professional tr. ent by the governiment of Siam. Little girls who don’t hike to go to school should live in China: little boys who don’ like to go should keep away from the celese tial empire. There tho giris do not have ta €0 atall, and the boys begin when they ar six years old. School begins ut daylight, ang when it is too dark to read. | Therearg no vacations, no half holidays, and not much tun of any sort. The old labratory belonging to Yalo unie versity, and situated in the rear of South Middle college, took fire the other night and was partially consumed. The fire is supe posed to have been caused by some broken bottles of chemicals which were in the cellar, ‘The building, which was erected in 1723, has been abandoned for some time. T} ters have been teaving it dowr tion. None of the other buildings were ens dangered. At last the momentous tarift question has wormed its insidious way into the publig schools, The Chicago school board is now torn into contending factions over the recepe tion of a committee report recommending the adoption of “Wayland's Political Iiconomy,' a colorless book so far as pronounced opiniond are concerned, uand the expulsion from the schools of Prof. Perry’s “Political Economy® on account of its pronounced _free trade docs trines. There are ten republicans and fiva democrats on the board. Williston Walker, son of Rev. Dr. Georga Leon Walkerof Hartford, has just graduated with high bonors at the university of Leipsic, Ger., where he has been studying history and philosophy. At his e for tha degree of Ph. D, obtained the rank—v foreigner—of Magua cuin laude, “The increase of the Augustus—1179-1 of 144 pages, und re highest commendation from th faculty of the universit an exhaustiva treatise on an obscure px o of history, Walker graduated at Amherst in 1883, and has received an appointment in the departe ment of history at Bryn Mawr college, Pa. The National Conservatory of Music, 128 east Seventeenth street, New York city, will begin its year of work on October 1. This institution offers musical instruction to those who are unable to pay for it and en- deavors to fit them for professional careers, It isonly requived of candidates for admise sion that they shall show some talent and be willing to pay a small amount of their earns ings for five years after graduation toward the support of the conservatory. The corps of instructors is an excellent ‘one, including Rafael, Joseffy, Ferdinand Q. Duicken, Leos pold tenberg, Brune O. Klein, (Ger- trude Griswold, Christian Fritsch, and other musicians favorably known to the public of New York, The entrance examinations in singing will take place on September 25 and. 26, in violin playing, on September 28 and 20, and in piano playing, on October 1 and 2 studente—fous various kinds of They ard Philip monograph - - An Absolute Cure. The ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINTMENT is only put up in large two ounce tin boxes, and is an absolute cure for old sores, burns, wounds, chapped hands, and all skin erups tions. Will positively care all kinds of piles, Ask for the ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINT- MENT. Sold by Goodman Drug Co., at 43 cents per box—by mail 30 cents, 7 One More Unfortunate. Harper's Bazaar: “Did her fathep™ actually thrust you off the stoop, Mre Noodle?” said lilu lawyer. “Yes, sie, It broke m{ heart.” “Well, you have my sympathy. If he had broken your leg instead of your heart,you could have sued him. Some men never have any luck.” el L Helen Bertram has severed her connecl with the Emma Abbott company, and wi next season fill the position of leading prima donna of the Conried opesra eompany,