Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 30, 1888, Page 3

R ———— e KELLEY, STIGER & CO. Corner Dodge and Fifteenth Street. ‘AMONG TRE SOCIETY PEOPLE. How They Have Been Entertaining Themselves the Past Week. THE OMAHA GUARDS' BAZAAR. Bwell Party at Nebraska City—The Stablar-Alibert and Chapman-Mel- drum Nuptials—Olivette and Imperial Clubs, Omaha Guards' Bazaar. An extensive enterprise, destined to enlist the sympathies of young and old, is on foot winong the members of the Omaha Guards. Ever since the beginning of the organization in 1887 there has been considerable talk of a desultory nature about representing Omaha at the next presidential inauguration. The plans have now crystalized into a determined effort to “get there.” The Siege of Sebasto- pol has brought the guards into such promi nence and favor that the people of Omaha will certainly come to the front in their ef- forts to aid them. The guards have deter- mined to hold a grand bazaar during the lat ter part of November and the first part of De- cember in the armory building. The pro- ceeds of this affair are to be voted to the purchase of full dress uniforms for the boys, 80 that they can make a good appearance at the national capital, The various commit- tees have been nJr]mmluLl and are now hard at work, The friends of the guards have significd their enthusiasm and interest by substantial offers of support. This will be the first inaugural in which Omaha, outside of her senators and congressmen, has been represented. The bazaar will be the most extensive ever given in the west and will present many attractions and novelties not usually seen. ‘The leading society ladies of the city have expressed lingness to help the boys in their enterprise and with such assistance the buzaar is sure to be, socially and financially, a grand success, Swell Party at Nebraska City. The leading society event at Nebrfska City the past weck was the party given at the ele- gant home of ex-Senator Van Wyck, in honor of Miss Lillian Robb of Philadelphia, and Miss Fannie Robb of St. Louis, An elegant supper was served at midnight, after which dancing continued until 4 a. m." Those pros- ent were: James Reed and wife, J. W. Steinhart and wife, W. L. Rector and wife, Charles Ralfe and frene Simpson, Duke Mc- Comas aud Mary Larton, Ned Keating and Lucille Fulton, Harry Wilson and Miss Wil son of Scranton, Pa., H. N. Bennand Emma with, Will Brooks and_Annie Smith, C. wift and Mrs, Patts, Mat Smith and Dollie Gilman, A. E. Brown'and Annie Payne, Carl Morton and Batie Payne, Ed Fulton and Cora Muilering, Minutre Cutson and Belle Auns- ley, Horade Metcalf and sister, George Far- rall and Ella Wilcox, Thomas 'Willinms and Della Nuckolls, E. A. Rudiger and Jessie Morton, E. A. Lambeth and Miss McConnell, J. C. Calhoun and Mrs. Vaill of Omaha, L. P. Utterback and Emma Payne, Otoe Mar- ton and sister, Fred Woolsey and Miss Ed- sall, E. L. Gr istol New Social Ory The Olivette Circle, a new soc zation, pave its first dance at hall Friday cvening under most pleasant auspices. The mewbors are a jolly lot of young society people, and fortunutd is the belle or beau who is honored with an inv tion to their hops this scason. Those pre ent at the initial hop are as follows: The Missas Kate Wood, Flora Coombe, Flarhty, Emma Kratz, Stella Butterfield, Fina_Sinhold, Lena Byrne, Belle Gaths, Hattie Bell, Bell Austin, Addic Smith, Edith Wenton, Lulu Bell, Aina Peterson, E. N. Malon, Austa Palnicr, Zola .Bechtel Ellen Denis Anna Dillon, M. C! Malon, Al Lund, Anna hulz, The Messrs. Dave Kaufman, J. H. Wehrer, A1 Stuht, William C. Peterson, B. Cooper, F. W. Cox, J. A. Bryant, J. J. Shuey, C. Sherman, Charles (. Dyball, George Risdon, W. 0. Mattheus, H. P. Potter, Fred Gadd, Gus Robinson, Phil Tebbins, Joe H. Pleas. ants, Len Cooley, Hugh Robinson, Oscar Martin, C. M. Backman, W. G. Brandt, C. H. Malon, O. W. Dunn, A. M. Dickey, J. B. Moore, M. A. Dillon, John Lund, W. K. Mor- ris, 4.’ M. Swith, William Ko . Foye, M.'B. Davenport, W. The Imperials, The Imperial Social club opened the sea- son Friday evening with a hop atthe I. O. O. F. hall on Saunders street, on Thursday evening. The affaiv was a brilliant one, and under the leadership of Mr. Louis Littlefield the club promises to have n scason mére suc- cessful even than that of last year. Among those present were: Judge and Mrs. Shields, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Henshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Luke, Mr. and Mrs. John Gannon, Mr. and Mrs. Neal, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Counsman._ The Misses Nettie Redman, Huxhold, Luke, Jones, Colten, Gilman, Dietrich, Walker, Salermire, Nellie Redman, Ward, Couter, Caldwell, Lake, Koberts, Stoney, Bailey, Robbins, Bailey, Ritter, Gierhartt, Grant. The Messrs. Littlefield, Clark, Clawson, Huxhold, Willett, Jones, Brady, Tusant, Vaunice, Johnson, Argo, Hustin, Crowl, Rob- erts, Farier, Huntley, Zuchor, Dvollcy, Huist, Crystal, Cruikshank, Grant, Egan, Burgen, Military Concert at Kearncy. The concert given at the Kearney encamp- ment by Mrs. Rachel Franko, assisted by Mrs. General Wheaton, Lieutenant Kinzie, Profs. Baetens and Walther, was a success. ‘The audience was quite enthusiastic, and the Second infantry band, which composed the orchestra, is deserving of more than a pass- Jng compliment. All" the artists were re- warded by repeated encores. The vocal trio—Mlle. Frauko, Mrs, Wheaton and Lieu- tenant Kinzie-was the gem of the evening, Mrs. Wheaton sang her alto solo in o th oughly artistic manner. So great a success was the performance that it is the present subject of the camp conversation. A Frem cial Event. FurmoxT, Neb., Sept. 20. - (Special to Tz Beg.|—Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nyc inaugurated the social season by giving Wednesday even- ing a *‘conversational party” in honor of Miss Katie Ead, of Sheboygan, a sister of Mrs. Nye. About twenty couples of young people were in attendance and the beautiful home of the hostess prescuted a brilliantscene. Con- Yersational parties are . new thing in Fre- mont soeiety und the novelty of the occasion contributed to the general happy resuits. These parties are conducted on a plan similar o0 progressive euchre parties, limiting the time of conversation to each couple to five minutes. Delightful refreshments were a pleasing auxiliary to the affair. - Prospective Swell Wedding, Mr. Will Hartwell Wakefleld, a well- known and popular young society man of this city, is to be married next Wednesday afternoon to Miss Ida Tostevin, one of the most charming belles of Council Bluffs, The affair will occur at the Methodist Episcopal church, in the Bluffs, and a reception held 1 to6p. w. ut 209 Park avenue, i the same city, Banqueted His Former ployes. John Jermyn, of Scranton, Pa., has been in tha city this week, and gave a pleasant re- ception Tuesday evening in the parlors of ths Murray hotel to a number of his former employes, who are now located in Omaha, Among those present were John and Richard Burdish, the Fox Bros, John Fox, G. W. Cannon and others. , Veteran Firemen's Picoic. The first annual picnic of the Veteran Firemen was held at Ruser's park Thurs- day afternoon and was thoroughly enjoyed. Although the weather was unfortunately €00, there was a good attendance. Dancing was the favorite vastime and at 6 r m. the “*Home, Sweet Home" waltz was played and the party dispersed. Rirthday Party. Miss Naunie Carlin, the daughter of Will- 1am Carlin, who resides at Tenth and Daven- port streets, celebrated hor sixteenth birth- day Tuesuay evening by giving a party, A large numver of oung friends were present and enjoyed wmselves to the ut- BLANKETS, BLANKETS. SPECIAL SALE OF Blankets. Inspection of the remarkable values offered at this sale will convince intend- ing buyers that our stock not only con- tains the largest variety, but that our prices are the lowest in the city. 1 1ot 10-4 White Blankets, $1.25, re- duced from $2.00. 110t 10-4 White duced from $3.00. 1lot 10-4 White duced from #4.00. 1lot 10-4 White Blankets $4.50, strict= 1y all wool. The best Family Blanket in the trad 1 1ot 11-4 White Blanket, 3. be cheap at $4. 1 lot 11-4 White Blankets, 85.00, spe- cial for thi le 110t 11-4 White Blankets, 6 1bs, special for this sale. 1lot 11-4 White California, $7.50, re- duced from £8.50. 1lot 11-4 White California, $8.50, very choice. 110t 11-4 White California, 8§ 1b. $10, regularly sold at $15, French Blankets in Mottled and plain col- ors very handsome for Dressing Gowns and wrappers ranging in price from $10 to $25. Our stock of Crib Blankets in plain Embroidered and Satin borders in both plain and tinted colors ave the choicest ever exhibited by us. Scarlet Blankets. 110t 5 1ball wool at $2 guin. 110t 54 1b all wool at 3 other parties Blankets $2.50, re- Blankets £3.38, re- S, would 0, 50, special bar- ask $4. 11ot 53lb all wool at $3.50, cheap at 5. 1lot 61b all wool at $4.50 medicated, very cheap. 1lot 11-4 all wool at $5.00, shrunk, 1 lot 11-4 all wool at $6. California, 1 lot 12-4 all wool at 00, California. 1 lot 13-4 all wool at $10.00, Australian 1 1ot 13-4 all wool at $13.00, Australian steam GREY BLANKETS! 1 bale 10-4 free from burrs at $1.25. 1 bale 10-4 smooth and clean, at $1.40. 1 bale 10-4 smooth and clean, $2.00. 1 bale 11-4 smooth and clean, $2.2 1 bale 11-4 smooth and clean, %3.00. 1 bale 11-4 special price, $3.50. 1 bale 11-4 strictly all wool, $4.50. 1 case 11-4 strictly all wool, 1 case 11-4 strictly all wool, $6.00. 1 case 11-4 strictly all wool, $8.00. 1 case 11-4 strictly all wool, $10.00, Carriage Lap Robes. Of these we have large assortment. Horse Blankets. Horse Blankets. Ranging 1 price from 95¢ to $10.00, An endless variety of Bed Comforts at usual popular prices, FLANNELS. FLANNELS. We are now exhibiting complete lines of the latest novelties in figured, striped, plaid and fancy French Flan- nels for wrappers, dressing sucques, ete. All grades of scarlet, natural colors, White and Medicated Flannels, All the new shades in Eider Down Flanunels. We particularly solicit an inspection of our Embroidered Flan- nels. On Monday\momlng and for the coming week we will place on sale in our Cloak Department an elegant line of PLUSH WRAPS, PLUSH JACKETS: AND PLUSH SACQUES, At pricos beginhihg as low as 811, 812, 815, $17, 818, $19, $20 and upward, Our Plush Sacques are acknowledged by ever person who examines them to be the best values offered by any house in the city; besides we are the leaders in offerin, g a guaranteed garment. Remember, that on each Plush Sacque we sell at 825, 835 and 850, you will find this guarantee: TRADE MARK Twis COAT 15 MADE oF PLUSH MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR US. We GUARANTEE THE PLUSH OF THIS GARMENT NOT TO WEAR OFF ON THE EDGES DURING THE WINTER OF 1888-9. WE ALso GUARANTEE THE LOOPS TO BE THE BEST SEAL SKIN OF THE PUREST ENGLISH DYE. THIS WE wiLL EXCHANGE ARMENT FOR A NEW ONE IF ITSHOULD NOT WEAR ACCORD* ING TO THIS GUARANTEE. ‘We feel perfect confldence in saying these garments are equal in value to any sacque offered at $30, §37.50 and 855, by other houses in Omaha, In Ladies’ Newmarkets, Raglans and Ulsters, our stock is comprised of all the leading shapes, at most popular prices. We show the handsomest line of Children's Cloaks and Misses' Newmarkets in the latest cloths and new- est shapes. DRESS GOODS. DRESS GOODS. In Fancy Plaids and Stripes we show the largest variety of colorings and styles. Checks, Plaids, Bias and Stripes, suitable for’'combination and costumes. All Wool Henriettas, the flnest fabric and choicest colors shown by any house in this city: 48-inch at 81; advertised by our competitors as special value at 81.16 and 1.25. 50-inch All Wool Herringbone Camel's Hair Cloth, in shades of brown and blue only, at 76c. The actual value of this cloth is 81.25, but we offer them at this Special Job Price to Close Out the entire line of colors. 65 pieces full width All Wool Dress Flannels and Henriettas, black and colors, regular price 50c. our special price on Monday, 89c. Full width French Broadcloth at 81.26 per yard—see the beautiful line of shades. 1case Lenox Fancy All Wool Plaid and Check Suitings, with plain colors to match; double width and only 35c per yard. PLUSHES. SILKS. Special Sale of 81.50 Silk Plushes on Monday at $1.15 per yard; 40 differ- ent shades and black to select from. The greatest bargain yet offered in Silk Plushes. (fomie early and get selection of all the colors. Extra values .in Black Silks, Faille Francaise, Satin Rhadames, Gros Grains, Peau de Soje, Armures. 3 Furs. Furs. Furs. GRAND SALE OF FUR TRIMMINGS, MUFFS, FUR SETS AND CAPES. ‘We will place on SPECIAL SALE Monday morning, & very large and CAREFULLY SELECTED_ STOCK of Fur Trimmings, Muffs, Fur Sets and Capes, comprising all the most fashionable and desirable kinds. ALL NEW AND FRESH, UNIFORM ‘WELL MADE GOODS, OF THE BEST MATERIAL. No doubtful or inferior goods kept in stock. Ladies selecting now can have their purchases laid aside until ‘wanted. FUR TRIMMINGS. IN THE FOLLOWING FURS: Dlack Bear, Black Ra Ilack Martin, Nat. Skunk, m, A 0 Opes. sum, Black American Oppos- sum, Nutiia, French' Seal yux Hell A Russian Hare, Nat. Black Lynx Ma Black Lynx Hell Hrown Coney, {Black Persiad Laub, Nat, Ruc Ac., SWAN'S DOWN TRIMMINGS Mulffs. In all widths. Muffs. Muffs. IN THE FOLLOWING FURS: Alaska Seal, Nat. Raccoon, 3 | Otter, Biack Bear, Black Martin, Monkey, Skunk, Nat. Lynx Back Fox, . American Opos- sum. Ilack American Oppos- sum, Lynx Bell French Seal, Nutria, islack iare, Black Coney, Seal Plush, xc., &c, Boa and Muff Sets. Black Bear, Nat., Lynx Cat Back, Black Murtin, { Lynx Cat Beily, Skunk, Red Fox, Grey Fox, American Oppossum, iBlack Russian Black Lynx Ba Ulack Lynx Ie Nat. Lynx Cat 15 Nat, Lynx Cat Bel Nat. Lynx, Black Lynx, MUFF AND S Alaska Seal, Beaver, Otter, Nat. Lvnx Back, Nat. Tel }fii‘nx Cat eny, Fur Capes In Alaska Seal, Beaver, Nutria, Hare, Coney &c. CORNER DODGE AND FIFTEENTH STREETS. CUPID'S DARTS. STABLAR-ALLT At 5 p. m., Wednesday, C his step daughter, Miss 'Vi marriage to C. F. Stablar, a promising young business man in the employ of H. Lehmann. The wedding occurred at the Holy Family church on Eighteenth street, after which a reception was held at the home of the bride, Eighteenth and Webster strcets, The pres- ents were numerous and valuable. Among them were & handsome walnut bedroom sct presented by the members of the flre depart- ment, an elégant piano presented by the chief and his wife, and a fine silver table set pre- sented by Messrs, Farrick, Salterand Barnes and members of the department, 'Thegroom has furnished a lovely home at 1713 North Nineteenth street, where the happy couple will take up their residence, CIHAPMAN-MELDRUM. The nuptial event of the week which at- tracted the most attention was the marriage of Mr. Edward Chapman and Miss Belle Meldrum on last Tuesday evening. The event occurred at the home of the bride, at 514 North Fourteenth strect, and was at- tended by a large number of friends. The Rev. Mr. Harsha performed the ceremony. ‘The bride was attired 1n a cream white satin with drapery of Duchesse lace, decolette, orange blossoms and smilax. The young couple are favorably known in this city and will be at home to their friends at Twentieth and Burdett streets. Amone those present were the Misses Fleming, White, Giacom- ina, Rutherford, Copeland, Liddell, Hus kell, Bowie, Maggie Meldrum, K. Flem- ing, Messrs. Findlayson, Smart, Shand, Rutherford, Bowie, Fitt, Schmidt, Ander- son, Wills. Morton, Lyall, Gibson, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Ballratt and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Findlayson, Mr. and Mrs. Mathis, Mr. and Mrs. Richelieu, Mrs. and Master Kerri- an, Mrs. Fenwick, Mrs, Dr, Galbraith and iss Nugent, Mr. and Mrs. Pettis, Mr. and Mrs. Oerhle, Mr. and Mrs, John Wilson, Mrs, Mr. 'and Mrs. Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. izman and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, C. , Foster, Mr. and Mrs. C. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. W. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Donaghue and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Knox, Mr. and Mrs, Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. G. Rob- ertson, Mrs. Atkins, Mr., and Mrs. Fernan- dez, Mr. and Mrs. Will Fleming. NUNTINGTON-BAEL. There was a ‘lm\nlnl gathering at 2111 Grand strect last Wednesday evenin The occasion being the marriage of Mr. William R. Huntington, of Council Blufts, la., to Miss Ivora Ball, of this city. Miss Ball is the ac- complished daughter of R. R. Ball, the real estate man. Miss Dow Caine, daughter of Hon. John Caine, of Salt Lake City, acting a8 brides maid and Mr. Charles Huntington acting as best man. Mendelsshon's wedding march was played by Miss Adda Robiuson. There were thirty-five invited guests present, among them being Miss Deila Pickering, of Boone, Ia. The guests did justice to u royal spread prepared by the good mother of the bride. The presents were many in number and quite valuable, attesting the esteem in which the worthy young couple are held by their many friends. Mr. Huntington is a valued empioyeo of the Wells, Fargo Ex- press company at Council Bluffs, but expects soon to be traneferred to the home ofice in New York City, where Mr. and Mrs. Hunt- ington expect to make their home in the near future. T, ief Galligan gave ginia_Alibert, in JONES STIROPSHIRE, The wedding of C. Jones of the Union Pacific general offl shire, daughter of J. €8q., as- tant attorney of the road, occurred Thurs- day evening at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. Mr. Martin tying the nuptial knot. 'The happy couple proceeded, after the ceremony, 10 i pretty cottage that the groom had recently completed in Windsor Place. ‘They have both resided in Omaha for a lon time und are the recipients of bearty an merited congratulations. CRYSTAL WEDDING, Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Meyer of 1613 Webster street, cclebrated their crystal wedding and were the recipients of some very handsome presents. The guests con- sisted of members of the family only, The affair was a very enjoyable one. YOUNG SUTHEKLAND, There was a quiet little vmxldinfi solemn- ized Saturday afternoon at the residence of the Rev. E. 1. Grabam, in which George W. Young, of Omaha, and Miss Elia Sutherland, of Schuyler, were the happy as well as the contracting couple. Supper at the Metro- politan hotel foilowed the ceremony, and then Mr. and Mrs, Young left on a trip tothe west. General Gossip. Robert Gurley is in Chicago. Mrs. Joseph T. Andrus is in Yankton, W. L. Parrot left for New York yestorday. Mr. J. B. McCanle; .lx‘vnungmd romising tenor, left Monday for New York City where e b he will spend several years in cultivating his voice, yl). H. Van Cott has returned from New o William Hayden has returned from the east. John H. Green has returned from New York. Mr. Ernest Riall has returned from New York. Miss Tessie Hayden has returned from Europe. W. A. Uunderwood returned from Detroit Monday. D. W. Saxe and family left Thursday for Paris, Ky. W. L. Parrotte left Tuesday for a trip to New York, Frank Murphy has returned from New York City. Mrs, Thomas Creigh has returned from Wisconsin. . Miss Claire Rustin has been visiting friends in Sioux City. H. B. Lord and wife returned from Salt Lake Monday. Mrs. Ellen Rawlins, W Mr. B. B. Young and wife have returned from Salt Lake. A. C. Wakeley has returned from his out- ing in Wisconsin, J. H. Daniels returned from Vinton, Ia., the first of the week. Miss Lulu Ballentine has entered the state university at Lincoln. A {orne returned Friday from a ten day's it in Kansas City. Miss Aimee Hughes returned from St. Louis Wednesday evening. Dean Gardner and wife look greatly re- freshed since their trip east. Rev. C. S. Witherspoon, formerly located in this city, has again returned. Mrs, Jobu P. Williams gave a jea party to & number of friends last evening. Edward N. Burnett and wife left Wednes- day for n visit to Terre Haute, Ind. J. Scott, of the Union Pacific headquarters, has returned from a two weeks’ outing, J. C, Callioun went to Nebraska City the first of the week to attend a swell party. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will give & hop in Exposition hall October 12, Mrs. J. C. Cowin and daughter, who have been in the east several wecks, have returned. D. C. Patterson and wife have left for the Pacific coast, where they will pass the win- ter. . Beall will pass the winter at Miss Zora Stout returned the first of the weel from a visit to her old home in Mis- souri. Miss Helen Matthewson left Thursday for Montreal, where she will spend the winter visiting relatives, £. 0. Stark and A. H. Kayser returned yesterday from a two week's trip through Colorado and Utah. W. A. Redick and family left Thursday for Los Angeles. where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Thomas Kimball, general manager of the Union Pacifie, will return to Omaha from the east about Octover 1. Elmer D. Frank and Henry Sharp, who went out with Judges Brewer and Dundy to hunt bears, have returned. Alexander R. Shepherd, of national repu- tation, has been in the city this week the guest of Mr. A, U, Wyman, Harry Morford returned Monday from the east, after a two woeks' trip to New York and other points of interest. Henry Chambers, who has returned from England with a wife, will permanently locate here and practice his profession. Miss Carrie McLain and Miss Ida Austin left for St. Louis yesterday afternoon, where the former goes to visit o brother, Miss Minnie Clifford and Miss Kate (Queulcy left Thursday evening for Platt Center, to be absent for some time. Miss Garlichs, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Anna Yates, for a month past, has returned to New York City. Among the numerous visitors to the Sioux City corn palace the past week were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs, H. L. Hall, J. Drukker leaves to-night for St. Louis to attend the \'illad Prophets’ ball and enjoy the other features connected with this annual demonstration, The Hon. John C, New, of lndianapolis, and ex-treasurer of the United States, arriv in Omaha Wednesday, and was the guest of Hon. A. U, Wyman. Mr. Heory Ci assistant general freight agent of l‘:‘%\ykhnm line, has taken the residence at 2427 Davenport street, and will have a cozy houje' presided over by his mother. Thursday evening, Mrs. S. M. Mellio_and gousin, Miss Alica Mullgay, ieft on the Bur- lington fiyer for for a trip to Chicago, Rock- ford and Rock Falls. to visit friends and relatives. Hon. Eli Clayton, general manager of the Nebraska and Towa insurance company, was the recipient of a handsome present Iriday from the employes of the compauy, it being his fifty-fifth birthday. Walter Wilkinson, a lawyer from Jackson- ville, Fla., who has boen visiting his brother, Dr. Wilkinson, left last evening for Keokuk. From there he goes back to yellow fever country as 800n as quarantine is raised. Vic Rosewater, son of the editor of THE Ber, left for the east Wednesday accom- panied by his sister, Miss Nellie Rosewater. Vie will resume his studics at the famous John Hopkins university, and Miss Nellie will apply herself to art at Cooper Institute, e B ADDITIONAL ANTE-ROOM. Note: The latter part of July Rudolph Schiller, & member of Laurel lodge, Knights of Pyth- ias, and a member of the endowment rank of that order, died. In the latter the deceased had an wsurance of §,00. On the 11th of August Secretary A. K. Stevens forwarded to supreme headquarters the proofs of death, and on the 6th of September the draft was received by Secretary Stevens and handed over to the widow. Such promptness is cer- tainly very commendable and worthy of em- ulation by other fraternal insurance organi- zations. Brother J. Ward Ellis of Illinois is out with a twe column article in the Review relative to the Sovereign Grand lodge hold- ing 1ts meetings away from Columbus, ete. In closing his article he says: ‘‘The modest days of Odd Fellowship have passed, and he who does not wear feathers and wield a sword is looked upon as a poor benighted in- dividual. The boast used to be that in our order all were upon the same level, but that is now changed, and he who is not of ‘the army’ is looked upon either as a narrow- minded fellow, or a pauper who cannot afford a uniform; hence ill-feeling and dissension are arising and will continue to grow until dissolution will be the result.” American Odd Fellowship is the wealthiest benevolent organization on the continent. It is second to none in_numbers; it 1s foremost in its relief and its benevolence, and its mor- ality and sociability are unexcelled. This is a grand record and it has all been achieved without the aid of the military. Quietly and almost unobserved it has for three-score years and ten been adwinistering to suffer ing humauity. Tt has stood by the couch of the dying, and by words of encouragement and sympathy made it possible for the de- parting to dic in peace. 1t has ministered at the grave, and in the midst of the widow's gloom and deep sorrow it has cast a ray of light along her dark and lonely path. It has sheltered, protected and educated tens of thousands of ofphan children, who are u;rduy singing the yraises of Odd Fellow- ship, 3 ———— A Will Ohge Decided. New YORK, Sgpt, 20.—[Special Telegram to Tne Bee.)—The Jong contest over the will of the late James Stokes has ended, the last suit in the cdse resulting in an adverse decision to the clhim¥ and objections set up by Henry Dale, who murried a daughter of the deccased. The decision frees some #1,500,000 in cashand securities now remain- ing in the hands of the temporary adminis- trator to be divided $mong the several heirs, James Stokes was, formerly a memoer of the firm of Phelps, Dodge & Co., and at tha time of his death, August 1, 1851, was one of the firm of Phelps, Stokes & Co. He left a fortune estimated -at from $3,000,000 to $10,. 000,000, to be divided among his ¢hildren. The will was contested on _the usutl grounds by an invalid daughter and her husband, Mr- Dale. The major part of Mrs. Dale's share had been left in trust for her and at her death to go to her children, or in the event of her death without children to revert to the Stokes family. Before the trial ended Mrs. Dale died childless. o i Another Suell Reward. Cnicaco, Sept. 20.—The following, signed by A. J. Stone, has been issued: One thousand dollars reward will be paid by the administrators of the estate of Amos J. Suell, deceased, for the return to the un- dersigned within thirty thx- from this date of any or all the papers and documents taken from the residence of AmosJ, Snell oner about February 8, 1858, ECHOES FROM THE ANTE ROOM Items of Interest to the Secret and Benevolent Orders. TWO SOCIETIES ORGANIZED. A New Society—Visiting 0dd Fellows —K. of . Grand Lodge—Social Sessions and Reception— Society Notes. Gate Oity Post Campfire. A very pleasant and successful campfire was given last night by Gate City post G. A. R. at their hall in Odd Fellows building, Saunders street. Captain J. S. Willls, com- mander of the post, presided. The music was excellent, under the direction of Cap- tain Connover. Mayor Broatch gave an ac- count of campfires as he had seen them in the east. Comrade Kyner gave an amusing account of a battle he was not in just before Shiloh, and a very pathetic account of Shi- loh where he was four times wounded. Gen- eral J. B. Dennis entertained the audience for haif an hour with a thrilling account of his escape from prison and his recapture by the rebels. Mayor Clarkson made one of his inimitable speeches which was followed by & piano solo by Miss Willis. Captain John B, Furay made an excellent address defining the mottoe of the order, “Friendship, Char- ity and Loyality.” Comrade Bur- meister recited in & very amus- ing way, giving the Dutch version of “‘Harbara Fritchie.” Where all did so well in their parts any distinction would seem in- vidious, but we cannot help speaking in the highest praise of the singing of Mrs. Dr. Baldrich, who sang in & very impressive manner ‘‘The Sword of Bunker Hill” and *Way Down upon the Swanece River,” and the recitation of Miss Fulda, “The Old Veteran's Reply to His Grandson.” This was rendered in such an effective manner that there was not a dry eye in the house. Not the least of the entertainment was the banquet provided by the committec on re- freshments, of which Comrade C. L. Straight was chairman, Over two hundred and fifty comrades, with their wives and daughters and_invited guests, gathered around the festive board, and did ample justice to the inner self. The success of the camp fire was due to each and every officer and comrade of Gate City post and their wives, and especially to the adjutant of the post, Comrade George C. Bonner, who has been ' indefatiguible for the past two weeks in his efforts for success. The fire was extinguished about midnight, when the party separated, votng this, the first camp fire of Gate City post, G. A, R., one of the most enjoyable ever held in the city or elsewhere, e K. of P. Grand Lodge. E. E. French, grand keeper of records and seal, has addressed the following cireular to the officers and members of grand and subordinate lodges: Brother Knights—The twenty-first annual session of the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias of Nebraska, will be held in the city of Fremont, commencing at 10 o'clock, a, m., on Tuesday, October 9, 1588, Grand ofticers and grand representatives are requested to be in attendance at the opening hour and come prepared to stay until the close of the session, which way last several days, The attention of officers and members is called to section 40 of the constitution, which reads as follows: “Any ofticer or member absent at roll call, forfeits per diem for that day, unless excused by vote.” Each lodge is required to provide the necos- sary regulation jewels for its grand repre- sentatives, and members must be clothed in appropriate insignia of rank when the grand lodge is in session. Jewels may be procured from the grand koeper of records and seal, prior to the opening of the session;but orders or same should be forwarded to this office immediately upon receipt of this circular, as the jewels are not kept in stock, and must be procured from the factory after the receipt of your order. All members of the order in attendance, hnvlgg paid full fare to Fremont, will be re- turned at one-third fare, upon presentation of the ticket agent's receipt, with the certitl- cate thereon properly filled up and signed. These receipts must be procured from the ticket nt where you purchase your full fare ticket, and upon presentation of them to the grand keeper of records aud scal, a cer- tificate will bo made thereon, which will en- title you to the reduced rate named above. The continued rapid growth of our order in Nebraska, and the prevailing prosperity among the lodges, gives assurance of a large attendance at the approaching scssion, and as business of importance will be presented, itis desirablo that every lodge be repre: sented. The meetings will be held in Bile's hall. Special rates of $1.50 per day will be made by the New York and Eno hotels. Visiting 00 Fellows. Wednesday morning Lincoln lodge No. 444, grand united order of Odd Fellows, paid a fraternal visit to their brethren in this city, and with them came their friends, wives and sweethearts to the number of about three hundred. They were met atthe Missouri Pacific depot by the Omaha lodge, headed by the Gate City band, and after a grand parade through the principal streets of the city they adjourned to the exposition building, where Mayor Broatch bade them welcome. P, B Compton replied on behalf of the visitors, and then the excursionists scattered through- out the city to see the sights until 7:30 in the evening, when there was a grand re-union at the exposition hall, cnlivened by son speeches and music. The visitors were ac- companied by the Clipper band of Lincoln, and left on the home trip at 11:30 in the even- ing in charge of Messrs. Sam Westerfield and J. H. Carr, us & committee of manage- ment, * e The Charitable A, O. U, W. The grand master workman of the Anciont Order of United Workmen for Iowa has is- sued an appeal to all members of the broth- erhood to contribute funds to be sent to the yellow fever sufferers i Florida. The ap- peal refers to the relief that has been ten- dered by other secret societics, and urges that the A. O. U. W. do not wait for a special call from the sufferers, but take a voluntary interest in forwarding funds. It is under- stood that all money 80 raised will be sent to the general officers of the A, O. U. W, in Florida to be dispensed under their direction, The address is signed by W. R. Graham, grand master, of Des Moines, and is to be read in all lodges of thatstate. *e A New Society. A new sceret order, the V. A. S. frater- nity, has been organized in this city, with J. A. Morgan, rector; C. C. Carr, vice rector; J. Marshall, chaplain; L. A. Hammond, scribe; J. Meyer, treasurer; Douglas C. Blake, usher, and C. S. Long. guard. The objects of this order are to promote brotherly “love and afford aid and benefit to the widows, orphuns or heirs of deceased members. The jurisdiction of the order is_limited to Towa, Nebraska, Kansas and Dakota. There are now 100 lodges in Iowa, *n Two Secret Societies Organized. The organization of two secret societies has just been completed at Alliance, Neb., name- ly, the A. F. and A. M. and the Modern ‘Woodmen of America. The former starts in with 4 membership of about thirty and the latter with about twenty-tive. Both have fine prospects for working' into a much larger membership and are composed of the best business men of the town. W To Be Decorated. The Elks have decided to beautify their lodge and club rooms by frescoing the walls and ceilings. Styles and plans were adopted yesterday by the board of directors, and work will be commenced at once. When com- pleted they will be the finest decorated quarters inthis city and a great credit to the organization, . O Fraternal Insurance. Mr. Charles B. Alley, in the state auditor's office, has made an 1nteresting compilation from the reports of the various secret soci- etics, benevolent associations and mutual help orders now incorporated and doing business in the state, These reports are re- quired by law, and while incomplete are suf ficiently exact to afford some interesting in- formation, There are twelve comparies of this kind now doing business in the state. Four of these, the Bohemian-Slavonian Benevolent association, the Uricklayers and Mason's union No. 85, the United States Masonic Benevolent association and the V. A. 8. fra. termity, were incorporated during the past soar and no reports have baen handed in them, the report only covering the year-ends ing December 31, 1857, . At the close of the previous yoar these associations had a force of 5841 polivies, amounting to £11,843,500, The income of the eight associations which have sent in reports was, for the yoar covered by the repo $137,150.17, and their losses, or amounts pals on policies, was §37,0i8, During the yeae 85,100 certificates were issued, their aggrogate amount being 5,786,000, Thirty-six certifi- cates, aggrogating §4,250, were discontinued by death and lapse, 1,162 amounting to 2,205,000, he statement of the business actually done at the end of the year is interesting to insurance men, and the amounts will doubte less be somewhat astonishing. The number of policies in force at that time was 7,813, and the total amount of insurance repres sented was §15,260, 200 Local Fraternities. The hall of Ivy, Rebecca lodge No. 33, I 0. 0. F,, was the scene of a very pleasant incident on last Friday evening. In anticipation of her temporary removal tothe Pacific coast, leave of absence was granted to the presiding officer, Mrs, George R. Rathbun, After the lodge had closed and refresh- ments had been served, Mr. J. B. West, in behalf of the members present, presented the lady with a_beautiful gold-lined silver card-receiver, The recipient responded in & manner which showed her appreciation of the offering and of the esteem which in- duced it. 3 Mrs. Rathbun goes to Oakland, Cal., with her husband, and her absence will be re- gretted by a'large circle of friends throughs out the and especially in north Omaha, where she has resided for fifteen years, ‘The Grand Legion, Seloct Knights A. O U. W.of Nebraska, meets October 16, at Hastings. ~ I¢presentatives from Omaha are Dr. J. B. Ralph, delegate; Frank C. Ayer, representative, and Jumes W. Carr, grans commander. The officers meet on the day previous at 9 o'clock for the transaction of preliminary business. In view of the fact that little is known of the workings and ob- jects of this order, a word of explanation may be in order. The Select Knights A, O, U. W.isa semi-military beneficial and be- nevolent order, to which A. O. U. W. mem- bers are alone eligible. Members of it may take the beneficiary rank at their option, which entitles them to insurance of from $1,000 to #,000. There are state grand legions and_a_ supreme grand legion coms prising the United States and Canada. ‘The legion in Omaha is about three years old and greater interest is manifested at the I nt, time than ever in its history. 3esides the election of officers other business of importance and interest will bo trans- acted at the coming session at Hastings. ‘Che abolition of the beneficiary jurisdiction of the Supreme Grand Legion of the United States takes place October 1 and thereafter insurance above $1,000 will depend on the membership of the state. Heretofore mem- bers in states having a membership of 2,000 and upwards were entitled to the $2,000 bene- fit. in the state grand lodge, while those in states having less paid their assessments into the supreme grand legion. Under the new rule cach state will carry its own benefls ciaries, leaving the grand lodge to look after the per capita tax and relief fund. The local Knights Templar haved taken measures to raise a fund to assist the Jack- sonvill Templars in the handling of their hose pital. The hospital is to be open to all creeds and elasses of men, The local Forresters are considering seven applications for membership. At the last meeting Pat Fay was installed chief ranger, Mr. Hamilton vice and Mr. McCauley, woo ward. . Oriole lodge 76, K. of P., was visited by = Grand Chancellor Richard O'Neil, at the last meetin, Black Eagle division No. 17, K. of P., ine stalled officers last Tuesday, with the help of Omaha, division No. 12, and Trofan division No. 15, a number of regimental ofticers alsa being present. Speeches were made by Colonels Crager, Wells and Brown, Major Spencer, Adjutants Corty and Donelly and others. Marathon lodge No. 82, K. of P., give an. other of their enjoyable entertainments at Goodrich hall, Wednesday, October3. Feast- ing and dancing will bo the grder of the evening. Dan Clements, of Oriole lodge, K. of P.y has been on the sick list. 3 Various lodges of the A. O. U. W. of Lin« coln, Plattsmputh and Omaha sent delegates to a committee which met last. might. They decided to hold a grand reunion in this cif on October 12, in the park if the weather is favorable, otherwise in a hall which will be provided.” Invitations are being sent to all the lodges of the state and a grand time is ?nli(‘lpuwd. The programme will appear ater. The Odd Fellows' excursion which left Philadelphia for the Pacific coast some weeks ago, is homeward bound and leff Ogden this morning for Denver, after which * they will come on thrn'ugh. w*u South Omaha Fraternitie Scotchmen and the sons of Scotchmen will meet at 10 o'clock this morning in the Sha: block, No. 2518 N street, the room formerly occupied by Peck us a restaurant, to organize a Caledonian society. The papers are being circulated by Brothers Anderson and Celig, and they expect to organize with at least @ hundred members. Organizer S. R. Robinson, of Omaha, is in the city attempting to organize a collegium of the V. A. S. fraternity. This is an Iowa or< der, with 18} collegiums in Iowa. In this state is only one collegium, located in Omaha. L. P. Allen, of Clinton, Iowa, is the chief recto A delegation from Union Pacific Lodge No. 17, A, O. U, W., of Omaha, consisting of D.D. G. P. M., Dr. S. R. Patton, and Broth. ers, Hanson, Wiener, Burchfield, McBride, King and half a dozen others, came dow! Tuesday evening to visit South Omaha Lodge, No. 66, A. O. U, W. A very pleasant fraternal mecting was had. The proceedings were enlivened by the installation of James M. Eversole, I. W., and by addresses by \hf visiting members. At the Masonic organization meeting held Friday evening in Anderson & Cook,s office, the necessary petition papers were signed to get a dispensation from the Grand Lodge to organize. It was decided that as many as possible should go to Omaha Monday even: ing on the 6:55 dummy train to present the petition and the papers of the petitioners ta the oficers of and a committeo from the Grand lodge, and also to attend alodge meeting. Avout fifteen have promised to go. Between one and tw ore have already signified their intention of connectiong thems selves with the new lodge, and it is_believed the charter roll, when closed, will contain forty or fifty good brethren. The room coms mittee will take cither the third floor in B. McGinnis’ new brick block east of the poste oftice, or the top floor of the new building to be erected by the South Omaha National bank on N street, between the Pivonka and Hunt building Branch No. 3, Ancient Quder of Hibern. ians, met Saturday evening to arrange for the funeral of their late brother, Patrick At the regular meeting this after, noon appropriate action will be taken. Court Magic City, No. 108, Independenf Order of Foresters, gave its first annual ball in Hunt's hail, Wednesday eeveni ult. The court has elected M eltzer, Thomas Rock, Sexton and Joseph Morley a general committee of arrangements. Nearly three hundred tickets were and the spacious rooms were taxed a8 thy never werr before. A delegation from Coul Eclipse No. 167, Omaha, was presen t, were the recipients of marked attention, o Among the many visitors present were Misses Riley, Foley, McCaulay, Beal Bloom, and Mrs. Henry Hart, , Hamilton, Condon, ay, Byrne, Roy, Coffey, Me O'Connell and Cone, " The M Union band, of Omaha, furnished the During intermission @ trio, coms Messrs. James C. Corloy, Al A. Gary Lee Truitt, rendered some very fine voe music, receiving hearty applause. music was cxcellent, and the Sceenck’s was one of the best ever sat. to by South Omaha banqueters, The vi committees spared neither trouble mor pense to make the first Forester's ball the first socal events of South O ciety, The court and committeemen congratulate themselves upon ite success, and should feel as well their 200 friends who accepted - tl tality, ‘The e new corduroy fabrics are ford cords, and show novel patters Wool, which have proved very popule