Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 25, 1889, Page 12

WHAT THE Y. M. C. A HAS DONE A Grand Record of Deeds Accom-~ plished—Others Projectad. AN APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE. That Thorn in the Flesh—The Re- ligions Dend-Head--A Season of Activity For PFresbyterians Church News and Gossip. The Y. M, O. A's Grand Work. A prominent business man of P hiladelphia recently smd, in spealing of the Young Men’s Christian assocztion: Twenty years ago the people said this association was a great idea; to-day ft is a fact. Few can be found who will question that this organiza- tion deserves a place among the great ro- ligious und moral institutions of the ago. As adefinite agenoy for the accomplishment of a definite work, the all-around development of young men, it has commended itself to all who hay 1 themselves with it Rev. Dr. H. M. Storres say: “The Young Men's Christian association has done more than any other organization towards making christianity popular among young men."” While the need of definite work for young men 18 in all places very great, it is no where 80 great s in our westarn states, It 18 estimated that the proportion of young men to the entire population is at least 5 per cent greater in the western than in the east- orn states. The phenomenal development of Yhis section of the country caused a rapid in- flux of inhabitants, and among them many young men, who, freed from the restraints of home. and cast upon their own resources, becamne easy victims to the peculiar vices ‘which grew out of the unsettied state of so- clety. The necessity of throwing aboutthese young men influences which would shield them from the evils so common, and provid- ing them with a place of resort where they might be free from the temptations attending the usual places of public resort,soon becamo spparent. movement to supply this need resuited in the formation of the first Young Men's Chris- tian association in Nebraska. The first per- manent organization was formed in Omaha Januury 17, 1868, There had been before this an association at Fremont, but after a short career oxpired. . For twelve years the association in Omaha was the ouly ‘one in the state, and it has always been the center from which has radiated the work of the state. Up to the time of the organization of the state execu- tive committee, April, 1880, the only work which was done taroughout the state was done by the Omaha association. J'hrough its efforts the first state convention assem- bled in this city April 24-26, 1880, At that conventicn the following state committee was elected: Dr. P. 8. Leisenring, Omaha, chairman; George T. Howser, Omabna, sec- retary and treasurer: Dr. J. C. Denise, Omaha; Watson B. Smith, Omaha; Leavitt Burnham, Omaha; J. C. Bonnell, Omaha; M, G. McKoon, Omaha, and W. W. Peet, Lincoln, An association was organized n Lincoln in 1880, and the secona state conveution was held here in April, 1881. An association was formed at Doane college, Crete, in the year 1880. In 1581 Hastiygs organized. The third state convertion was held in Omaha, October 19-22, 1882, No record of the num- berof delegates present at the former two conventions can be found. At this one there were present fifteen delegates and six cor- responding meibers. The fourth annual convention was held in Liacoln, November 2225, 1883. In this con- vention $425 was subscribed for the use of the state committee, ‘““being more than was asked for.” Atthe close of the convention a littls girl mounted tbe platform and an- nounced that she was authorized to say that her mamma would board a general secretary at the best hotel in the city for one year if one could be secured, The next year Mr. J. . Dummett, of Alleghaney City, Pa., who still secretary of the Lincoln associntion, was called, and the generous offer of the roprietoress of the “Capitol”” was accepted. he fifth annual counvention was held in Omaha, November 6-0, 1834. The report of the state committee showed that there were then in the state ten associations, two of which were in colieges. There were also two boys’ branches und three ladies’ Auxili- aries, Two men were employed as general secretaries, one at Lincoln and the other at Omaba. There were present at this gather- ing forty-eight delegates, every association being represented. The sixth annual convention was held in Hastings, November 19-22, 1885, In the {“’ preceeding the number ot associations ad increased from ten to seventeen, and one general secretary had been added. The seventh annual convention was held in Lin- coln, October 21-24, 1886, At this meeting $178 was raised for the state committee, I'ne eighth annual convention was held at Ne- braska City, October 20-23, 1887. At this convention there were present forty-seven dolegates and twenty-nine corresponding members, making a total of soventy-six, the lnr(nll- ever held in the state. The opinion was general among the dele- gates that the time had come when a state secretary who should give bis entire time to the work should be employed, and the state committee was authorized to raise at least $2,500 for that purpose. The committee at once began loosing for the right man for the position, and by May 6, the following year, 1888, Mr. Augustus Nash, geueral secretary of the Topeka, Kan., association, was called as state secretary. He commenced work May 10. A cunvass of the state at this time showed the cendition of the work to be as follows: Number of associations, 14, of which four were in colleges® nuwber of general secre- taries, 7; total membership, 907; number of reading rooms, 5. with an average daily at- tendance of 132; boys' branches, 8, with a membecship of 185, Ag- gressive work was comenced at once by the new state secretary in strengthening the old associations and in” organizing new ones where the conditions were favorable. It ‘was soon found necessary to employ an as- sistant to take charze of the oftice work, and September 1 Mr, John M. Hazleton, formerly of the Kansas state force, commenced work as oftice secrotary. The uninth annual state convention was held av Beatrice, October 25-28, with 201 del- egates in attendance. This was the largest and most enthusiastic, as well as the most vrofitable and spiritual convention ever held in the stute, and the impetus given to the work of the association there caused a gen- “eral advance alorg the entire line of organ- ization. Five thousands dollars was raised for the use of the state committee for the ensuing year, and this amount had been in- creased to almost §7,000. April 1, 1859, Or, W. O. Henry, of Pawnee City, who had been prominent in the work for many years, sccepted the position of assistant stute sec- retary, and is now devoting his entire time to the cause. ‘Ihe following will give anidea of the rapid udvance made in the work in the past fiftcen mouths: There are now twenty-five associations, five of which are in colleges; twenty young men are employed as general secretaries and assistants ; total membership, 2,495: number reading rooms, seventeen,with an average daily uutendauce of 606; five Boy's branchies, with a membership of 298, ‘The Omaha association bad & building which, with lot, is valued at §200,000. The Lincoln association has just comuenced the erection of a building which will cost, with lot, over $100,000. Huildings are owned by the Hast- {Iil[l. Fairbury and Pawnee City associa- jons, An extensive work 1s planned by the com- mittee for the coming year. It is hoped that within six months every town in the state contawning over five thousand inhabitants will have a regularly employed secretary. Some with less than that number, notably Crete, Holdrege and Fuirbury, bave now em- ‘ployed secretaries. An q?raulvu district work will be carried on, aud a I number of district conferences will be heid, The experiment of {orming county organi- zations 1s soon to be tried in Pawnee county, and if it proves successful,many of the more densely populated couuties will be organized wnd county secretaries cmployed. A work is also being carried on in the - teresis of the young wen o swall towns and couutry places, where it was not thought ex- pedient to orgauize, and plans are being ar- rauged for greatly calarging this department of the work, The boys' work has uever been pushed with the vigor which it deserves, and it is expected Lhul the couung year, with Mr, P, L. Johnson, of Hastings, as the leader, this work will be extended to many places where nothing, as yet, has oen done. So tar no definite work has been done for the railroad men. of whom there are a lai number in Nebraska, but at least two ral rond associations will be organized in the near future. It is also hoped that something may be done for the German speaking, Swede, and other apeeinl classes of young men. At the coming state convention, which is to be held in October 24-27, liberal plans for the exten- sion of the work will be laid, and with the financial support, flnancial and moral, of the citizens of the state, 1t is believed that much may be done to better the condition of young manhood in our growing commonwealth. 1t would not do to close this article with- out mentioning the name of one who has done more than any other to forward the as- sociations of the state. Mr. Robert Weiden: sall, at one time an employe in the Union Pa- cific. shops in this oity, was the first vice. president of the Omaha associution. Through the influence of the association here he was employed by the international com- mitte to do evangelistic work along the line of the Union Pacific railway, and later was employed as railroad sedrotary of the committee, his work bemng particularly in the west, Mr. Weldensall's interesi n Nebraska has always been that of a father to a child, and he has watched over the work here with a vigilance to which much of its success is due. He is still uctively engaged in the worl, and is always welcomed in the associ- ations of the state, In the early history of the international conventions, it was cus- tomary 10 elect one vice president of the con- vention for each state represented, and for many successive gatherings Nobraska was represented by the veteran secretary, Mr. Weidensall. At the last convention held in Philadelphia in May, Nebraska was ropre- sented by nine delegates. Vhile the success of the ociations 1n this state has been greay, still the need is great, and with humblé dependence upon almighty God the christian young mwn thus banded together will go on in their efforts to bring their fellows into the kingdom of our Lood and His Christ. J. M. H. New Churches Ask Assistance. In behalf of the Presbyterian board of church erection, the following pointed appeal has been issued to the churches over the coun- try, and especially to Omana and other large western cities. It is the cvy of a great need and & most deserving one. A hearty re- sponse should greet it wherever the mos- sage snall be carried: Dear Brethren: Itis not often that the board of church erection makes a special up- peal, but unusual circumstances call for un- usual methods. It is absolutely essential to the fulfillment of the trnst committed to this board that there should be a large and immediate in- crease of its resources. There has been no noticeable faling off 10 the receipts thus far this year; but the work of church building all over the land nas made such a sudden and unexpected advance, that a crisis is upon us which must be met by a large outlay or disappointment and possibly disaster will ensue. It is evident that last year was one of ex- traordinary activity in very many of our presbyteries, and the hundreds of new churches organized throughout the great west are now appealing to you through this board to fulfill your implied promise and aid them in securing church homes. Never in the history of the board have so many ap- plications poured in upon it in the early months of the year. Between the middie ot April and the 22d of July more than seventy applications have been receive Nor is this all. For reasons which it is not difficult to understand, the applications have been upon the average for larger amounts than have ever been before. It is evident thut under divine inspiration, for which we may well be thankful, our beloved church is experiencing a great revival in enthusiasm and 18 girding herself as never before for ag- gressive work. In one Presbytery alone of Californa we are in- formed thar more than thirty churches orgauized last year. Aund the vance hus been along the entire line, But, brethren, these young churches which are the proof of God's blessing and which should be our joy, cannot live, if they have not homes to shelter them, These homes they can in no way provide -withont assist- ance. This board is your hand held out to guarantee them sympathy and safety. Lut we can only give what you bestow. And now the calls far surpass our ability to re- spond. At the Last meetine of the board ap- plicutions were received asking for more than $16,000, while there remained unappro- priated in our treasury less than $2,000. In the name of these hundreds of infant churches, born into the family of our be- loved Presbyterian church, we appeal to their elder sister churches and ask for an immediate and marked advance in coutri. butions to mest this grand emergen It the congregations that last year did nothing will add their gifts; if those who ga will make an advance of not less than 25 per cent, we may be avle to meet in suficient measure to prevent disaster, the coming de- mand. But if this apveal is unheeded, thel wo fear that a year which promises more brightly than any since the reunion, for the progress of the church, will fall far short of the glorious results which its opportunities offer, and scores of churches organized in the name of the Master, will be left to languish and it may be to perish. Brethren, what answer shall the board, as your mouthpicee, return to these young and hopeful churches. that are confidently turn- ing to it for the aid they need? SaMuEL D. ALEXANDER, President, EnskiNe N. Wirre, Corresponding Se ary. The D ad-Head In Church. *“T'he religious aead-heada,” says one who should know, “is a painful fact, a grievous thing that cannot bo controverted. But he there. People outside the church know it, and so do most of us inside, but we are not all willing to admit it. For ivstanc Mr, R., wife and daughter are members of our church. As they figure it out, they are quite important personages. The ogo in them is considerably inflated. Their Suuday dress indicates the wherewithal and demand at- teution, He is a comfortably-fixed, well- to-do citizen in our community and lives in quite good style. **He und h)s family are regular attendants at church in fair weather, 7There are five of them. ““Many of our people are poor, and it is a hard struggle to puy salary, sexton, orgunist, coal bills, insurance aud coutributions to the bourds, etc, “Our friend R. selects a very eligible seat, in the middle of the church, near oune of the registers, where his family can enjoy the comfort of a grateful current of warm air, 1f it be in the winter season, and in an equally advantageous position at any other season, So far as looking out for No. 1 is concerncd this is quite shrewd. “Mr. R.’s folks want good preaching, (not too practical) good singing, & warm bouse and a comfortable pew. If of a winter morn- ing the thermoweter of & church happens to be below 65 degrees he thinks the manage- ment quite shiftless; want of attention to the comfort of the audien *Ali very well, but these church conven- fences and comforts cost money, And here appears the practical part of this whole mat- ter, *‘Although solicited, Mr. R's. name does not appear on the subscription list of last yoar or the year before, He does not sign woything., According to the books he did puy in driblets duriog the year for the pus- 1or's support 85, One dollar upicce, or 40 cents & wouth, “Notbing, however, for any contingent ex- penses. **When the officers were raising money to put iu nine or ten tons of coal for the sfall and winter he refused to give anything. During the last year he made no contribu- tion to the boards or missions of any charac- ter, and into the basket he has never been seen to put anything to defray the contin- went expenses, Yot he wants preaching, -mums. sexton, Sabbath school library, coal, good fires and @ good seat—all the aids to salvation, in short, atsome one else's expense. ‘*A geunulne, first water dead head.” Moving Into a Broader Field. In name, form, size and policy, The West- ern Presbyterian will, on September 1, un- dergo u change. Dr. Henderson, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, will re- main in oharge of the new publication which is to be known as The Central West. It will be an m’lxl-pl e, six column weekly, and in- stead of a8 berelofore represeniing ouly 95, 1880~SIXTER Proshyterian interests, the Central West will publish the news and ideas from all the denominations. Rev. Joseph Duryea, Rev. W. J. Harsha ana others will contribute to :lho goneral discussions 1t is purposed Lo con- uct. The publication ofMce has been moved to handsome, well lichted quarters in e Ber building, and just now the indications are that Omaha is W have what it has not had for somo time past, & live, newsy local relig- jous journal. Tho Gate Olty Plan. Theve are some things by which the good, the bad and the indifferent profit alike. The onormous appreciation in resl estate values in Omaha during the past five or ten years has made an independent fortune for many churches, as well as for individuals. The tendency has been with the churches to hold to the first home; it's the loveof a child for the home of his birth, and a thing quite commendablo and good to look upon. And it is not less poctical, nor happy in its tormination, if it occurs that this sticking by the old home has profited the children finan- clally. There is no need to enumerate the churches that have boen benefitted thus: the number includes all the earlier ones, for in all direc- tions from the original town center the in- creaso in values has been noarly equal. A church home worth tweive hundred dollars twenty years ago may be worth flve “times as many thous- ands now. Most of the number have sold thoir high priced lots, moved farther back nto the residence portion and erected new homes. Many of these are more than commonly handsome and commodious; but it is a mat ter toward which much comment has be directed, that the Omaha way is in religious in nearly everything—a little bit more progressive than her neighbors, Other cities may boust of wagnificent tem- plos of worship, wlhiere the casual visitor cun not keep his eyes off the royal trappings long enough to hear the sermon; but the Gate City way is u different way, Not how grand, but_ how many, is the very good motto which has been followed in keeping the spiritual fountains of this city abreast of ts material growth, A Methodist Convention All tho Methodist youne veople's sociotios in this district are to be organizea as u di; vision of the Bpworth league, an organization national m extent. This euuire church dis- trict, including Towa, Nebraska, Kansas and other states adjacent, will be included. or this purpose u couvention _including dele- wates from the entire district, will be held in this city at Hanscom park, beginning on Thursday night next and extending over to Saturday morning. Amoug the prominent speakers from abroad will be Dr. H. J. Car roll and Dr. H. Gillett, of New York, and Dr. C. F. Creighton, of Lincoln, Music at Kountzs Memorial, Among the local selections to be sung at Kountze Memorial Lutheran church to-day are the following: 2 estival Te Deum in 13 flat, Adoration,” 80prano solo The Lord Is My Shepherd Male Quartett Knopfol “Goldner “Knopfel Bonumest.............. . .Mosenthal “Forth From the Dark’ ..Kuopfal Bass Solo and Malo Quartette. Organ Selections, Variations in A. March Solanelle.. Sonate 1 B flat, March, from ** . ndelssohn he Crusaders”. .......Spoke Religions Notes. Ninoteen accossions werc noted at the last commuvion held iu the Rirst Preshy church, ‘I'his indicates considerable activity for hot weather. Pastor ‘L hraner, of the new Presbyterian church at Fifth and Williams streots, will return to his theological studies in the eust before lone. His pulpit wili probably be supplied by Rev. Mr. Henkel, of New York. The Second Prosbyterian chureh is in a flourishing condition. It hus an active work- ing membership in excess of 230 and 18 doi a great deal of work in a quiet way. Immanuel Bavtist church, ~services usual. Rev. I, R. Curry, of Fremont, w preach both morning und evening. The public cordially invited. Sunday school at 12 noon. K. W. Foster, pastor. Betn K Baptist church. the pastor at 10:43a. m. 12:15 p. m. Walnut Hl Christian church. school at 10 o'clock. No servi Evening theme * 'he Body of Christ. Rev. H. L. House hus returned from hi vacation and will occupy his pulpit at. Beth Eden Baptist ciurch, Park avenue, to-da All Saiuts church, Twenty-sixth Preaching by Sunday school and Au p. m.; Sunday school, 9:50 a. 1 ing service, 11 a. m.; choral evening Tp.om. Atthe 1l o'clock service th will be I'e Deum, Fiorio, Jubilate, Tours: them, *1 Will always Give Thanks,” Calkin; at the 7 o'clock service, Magnificat and Nuno Dimittis, Floria: anthem, *'[ Will Luy Me Down in Peace,” Gadsby. Strangers always welcome. - South Tenth street M. I. church, corner of Tenth and Pierce streets. Sunday sch at10a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. followed by the administration of the rite of buptism nd reception of probationers into full con- nection with the church, Class meeting at m, Preaching at 8 p. m. by Rev., W. B. Slaughter. C. N. Dawsou, pastor. HONEY FOR THE LADIES, Some of the new * in style as to approach the grotesqu Stuart frills of costly laco faliing over the corsage are worn on many bodices slightly open in the ne Picturesque collars and Corday and Marie Antoinette fichus are seut nome with the latest autumn toilets, Traveling clonks are made of Eiffel red, silver gray and modore-brown carmelite, with a mouk’s hood at the back. In new autumn gowns there will be less use made of goods in combination than of handsome solid colors richly bordered. Flower bonnets and brims continue in hich favor. Directoire hats of black chip i a trimmed with scarfs of black tulle aad svruys of pink or lilac orchids, The refinement that is characteristic of the texture of the new woolen also prevmls in the fashionable colors. The majority of these are lovely tones in gray, rich shades 1n brown and green dahlia, strawberry, ma- hogany and fawn. The greater number of the new bridal gowns and toilets fcr bridesmaids are tailor- wade, and are oxtremely elegant. Em- oroidery, pearl gimps, and rich lacos are used upon these gowns, the arrangament be- ing artistic and novel. The Greeian, Empire, Russian and dir toire models aro four distinct types in fash- 1onable gowns Tor next season, but the varia- tions are bewildering, extending from the regal Medici gown to the straight full- skirted dress of a “housemaid on duty.” Sowme of the finest patterns in furs for the coming winter are made to fiv the figure even more closely thau those of a year ugo, The cumbersome quilted satin linings ure fre- quently dispensed with, and & heavy quality of silk is substituted, with but littie wadding beneath it The Spanish mantle is worn with dressy toilots of every description. This n:odel which has proved 80 populdr this season, was orizinally copied from one of real Span ish lace designed for the Princess of Wales. It consists of a slightly pointed shoulder cave, with wide, black lace collar, and very long'scarf ends that cross at thé belt and cover the front of the dress skirt to the hem. Very handsome ladics' cloth, with new and aitractive borderings, and soft English serges and cheviots are greatly used in the formation of siylish promenade aud visiting gowns. Many beautiful dies have been added 10 the standard shades, red goid, rus- set deeply tinged with orangé amarath, and dablia reds, peach color, linden green and oak heart belng among the novel colors in all wool fabrics. The Venetiau silk-wrap challies design for demi-dress during the autumn are ver lovely, both in color and fabric, and4their handsome velvet ribbon trimmings give ad- divional charm. Laurel and linden een aud orange-brown silk challies are made up in Directoire fashion, the majority of them being smruiv.umd with velvet. Others have wide Perisan arabesque bauds, with cape collars and deep Van Dyke cuffs of costly passemen Leria i sleeves are so odd " draw ANOTH'ER STINGING REBUKE d By a Masouic Lodge acedonia, Towa. GRAND MASTER MERCER AGAIN. He Arrests the Oharter of Nebraska No. 1—General Lodge Notes About the City —Knights .. of Pythias. 2w The Scottish Rite in lowa. The controversy hetween the Scottiah Rite bodies is the theme of much discussion among lowa Musons. Masons all over the country are watching Towa 10 seo what is the result. The controversy botween the Cernean and Pike bodies has been of loug standing. The revival of the interest in it was occas oned by the action of the grand lodge, in going out of its way to take sides in the matter. Many Masons, not belonging to cither bodies, object to being thus forced to join in a coutest between two bodies which are as distant from the blue lodge as are the Odd Fellows or Knights of Pythins. The Pike men have gained controlof the blue lodge and are using it as a club with which to drive the Cerueau men from tho fiold, Muny Masons 6bject to such a use of their orga; ion. They n expressing them- selves in various ways, and the prediction is made that unless the grand 4odge adonts a differont policy it will find itself involved in a most unseemly and rumous controversy. The Cerneau men have been alread to protect themselves by wotting ion from the courts, restraining the greand stor from interforing furt This has caused a sensation and the result of the case is being eagorly watched for all over the lan d. 1f the grand lodge would anything to do with these Scottish rite bodies, and let them fight it out by them t would evidently be @& most satis- policy to the majority of master ma- 10 object to bemg drageed into fight between two bodies in which they huve no interest. The Pik , having got hold of the club, naturally e to lovgo, It seoms to be a matter of life and death with them, * So long as the erand lodge was neu- tral, the Cerneau bodies increased, until in lowa they number about six hundred members, * In the meantime the Pike bodies have lost, rather than gained, and it is sail that thoy have now only. 165 members in the state. It is apparent that the Pike bodies wouid speedily succumb 1o the law of tho survival of the ' fitteat, and Cerneuu ism would be o undisputed possession of the field. The Pike mwen, therefore, huug Lo the srand lodge us a club, and do not secm to whether the cluo’is batterad and brokan i the controversies or not. L'licre are nwmerous vrotests againstallow- ing the grapd lodge to_be used for such bas purposes. The foliowing is a_set of the olutions. They w fopted by molis vote by 7 donia: Your Administ at 1 injun refuse to have committee to whom was refe that part of the proceedings of the lodee of Towa, cting the jurisaiction of cottish rite masonry in this state, would spectimily report the follow 1d e mend its adopio 1. We are not in possession of sufficient q to enable us to say which of 1hi two opposing orders of Scottish rite masour, is regular, and it is our opinion that it is extra judicial for the grand lodge to s which 18 entitied to oceupy the territory of iowa. 2. We ave fusuly of the opinion that in ma- sonry individual merit shouid be the test of admission, und (wdividual conduct and action the true test of fellowship therein, and that h iber snould be judged by this standard. We are of thie opinion that masonry ouclusive, nor does its privileges de 1 0 similur privileges in ot e tewmperan aad vir 1. While w fecl 1o give a cheerful obe- dionce wcted by the grand e t feel justiticd ouber from our privil aid law is in its nnture retrouctive and is therefore ‘ilegal and un- just. . We are opposed to on hind the grand lodge funus in order to fight anoth both claim to be based upon Blu soury. 7. That _for these reasous wnd others we believe this lodge justitied in objecting 1o tho action of the graud lodge 1w this matier being just be 1 men and Masons,und not 1 good_keeping with the purboses de ury founcil Blufls a_consistory of ction entrench- and using its 0 Lodee mu- PAGES. T0 QFFICE SEEKERS. e Palace Ofice Burlding of Omaha For particulars to when the proceeding of the grand lodge of Nebrasica will be published. As a rule such proceedings are in the possession lodges within _three or four weeks after adjourn- , but nothing is heard of the proc ings of the last session of the grand lodge, which adjourned over two months ago. ts of The vacancies recent, fices of lodge, quite a change 1n the oftic H. B. Trey, has been ¢ Humphrey elected ythians. occuring 1n the of- No. 1, o wado 1 staff of the lodge. ter of exchequer, ancellor commander. Dr. of I, has becn i . M. Toft has been clected M. and Mel Horner M. of I Allof the above ofticers have been installed. ‘Ihe representatives-clect and the chuncel- lor commanders of the different Omaha lodges are requested to meet this morning at 10:50 o'clock, sharp, at the castle hall of Nebraska No. 1, on Fourteenth street. This meeting will be'for tne purpose of devising ways and means, and arranging a programme for the cotertaininent of the grand lodge of Nebraska, which meets 1n Omaha October 3. As thie time is very short for the amount of work (o be done previous to the session it is especially urged that these officers be cottish Rite, under she jurisdiction of the Suvreme Council of the United Stutes, tovies und _dependoncios, more_fa lknown s the Cerneau body. The ik body, or the southern jurisdction, hus 10 consistory, and but two or threo members residing in the city. ‘PheCernean consistory L about soventy members, Instead of the action of th ing the growtn o stop, vher rivht along, and from the vest s rialto bo found in masonic ci new cathearal is pronounced onc of the fin, soviety halls i the west o worl is ooin Selond ise from visitor last weet ent from O well as gratf] ing on I surprisod will be ., anuther 11 € next. sgraphic_announcement made the ol that Peckham bad withdrawn " tish Kite bodies created u great sonsation in Masonic circles. In tho west, and 1y among those not bosted cou carning the Scottish Rite bodies, this with- 1 was not clearly undecstood. It was tead-lined in_ several of the papers that “Cerneauism had reccived a_heavy blow.” Peckham was at one time the grand com- mander of what is known ss the Peckham bodies, but was in 1o way connected with the body known as the Cerneuu organiz- tion, whicn has consistories established in Towa and Nebraska, Phereare no Peckham bodies in the west. His withdrawal, there- fore, hins no bearing upon the controversics which are goiug on here between the north- ern amd southern jurisdictions, and the Unitea States council, known as the Cerneau body. Ivis a héavy blow to what are known as the Pecknam bodies, which are quite strong in Pennsylvania und Now York, butin no way does 1t affect what is known in the west as Cerneauism, The Charter of Nebraska No. 1 With- drawn, Grand Master Mercer nas withdrawn the charter of Nebeaska lodge No. 1, and though the grand marshal last Tuesday, took pos- session of the jewels and property of this, the oldest landmurk of Freemasoury in the state, stating thatat was done because of the resolution passed at the meeting of the lodge on August Gtn, 'protesting against edict No. 1. In this conpection the following extract trom the procoédings of the graud lodge of New York, recitiffig part of the report of the commttee on forelgn correspondence of the grand lodge, mity be of interest: ° “The grand lodge is supreme within its Jurisdiction, but: mot infallible. It is com- posed of men ‘who, though Masons, are of fie passions of ottier men and as liable to error. We are'believers in non-interference with the exercise of that jurisgiction in any other way, or for any purpose, thau the gen- eru{ benefit, protection or safety of the craft. “Grand lodges are not possessed of abso- lute, unquestioned and despotic power. ‘There never was @ time in Ancient Craft Masonry when even a grand master had any such authority as that. The craft are free Masons, ‘Lhey are not, and never were, slaves, Indeed, the bondsman could never be a craftsman, as he was not froe born.” So, when a grand master (whether his motives be pure and good, or bad and ind cent) officially declares that Master Masou: have forfeited inherent Masonic privileges because they decline to surrender civic rights which do not trench on their duty and loyalty to Aucient Craft Masonry, his order 1s impotent, according to tho views of the grand lodge of New York., Is the grand master of Nebraska so infallible 1n Lhis state no rights he is bound to respect ! Inquiries are frequently heard of late as present About one hundred Sir Knights of the dif- ferent Omaha divisions went over to Council Bluffs last Sunday night to attend divine service which was held at St. Paul's Epis- copal chu ¢ W. I'. Whitmarsh, chap- of the gado, preached a fine won to the boys. Many of the Sir Knignts were uccompanicd by their ladizs, L 0. 0. Goodrich lodge hus appointed a committee to urrange an entertainment for the benefit of the hall arsociution o be given sometime uring merchants’ weok. s mevting of the Sovercign grand lodge umbus, Onio, September 16, 21, will draw a great muny members of the order from Neol id Lhe question arises who can visit thut body while in session? All who are in possession of the royal purple degree can visit. I'rom present indications the demonstration will be second only to that of 1876 at Philzdeiphia, In North Carolina there are forty-one witi @ membership of only 1,400, The of the g retary is $000, with an f $250 to pay for traveling . Average membership in the lodges 34, or about 100 less than iu New Hampshire. t gain last year in North Carolin, There is hope of the order in North Carolina, The brothernood in Pensylvania, repre- senting a membership of nearly 90,000, hus spoken in strong terms against the admis- sion of young men to our order at the age of eighteon years. As Odd Fellowship 18 an organization governed in some measure at least by contracts and obligations, and is therefore a manhooda fraternity, we think the age of admission should correspond with that which gives the young man the right and privileges of the elective franchise, says the Manches- ter Union. When government shall reduce the minimum age at which young meu may assume the full rights of citizenship, to make contracts and execute the sawme, then it will be awple time for our order w cousider the advisability of receiving young men to mem- borship at @ younger agé than is now stipu- lated in the law. “'The sovereign grand lodge is no better fitted to oxpress an opinion on this subject than the fraternity at large, and if a change 8o radical is contemplated’ why not refer it to @ vote of the bretbhren gen- erallyl A. O. UW. Union Pacific lodge No. 17 conferred the dogrees oa four new candidates at their last neeving. his lodge has admitted about twenty new members in the last fortuight, Omahba lodge No. 18 will give an entertain- ment next ‘I'hursday night at their hall, to which all Omahs, South Omaba and Council Biuffs lodges are invited, Tae programme is in the hands of & competent committe who will see that the company is well entertained, Refreshments will also be servod. The members of No. 18 have been working hard lately in @ competition for @ gold badge whuich the lodge offered to the member bring- “‘f‘ in the largest nuwmber of applicants within_ a specified time. This time oxpires Thursday evening, and the budge will be pre- sented to the successful competitor on that evening. Judging from rewurns up to date Brother Addison Jones will win the badge, Number 18 is to bave one of the finest ban- ners in this part of the country, Master Workman Gecrge Brown has the work well in band and is making every effort to have the bauner completed by fair week. Omaha lodge, No. 2, will visit Council Bluffs lodge next Thursday evening, On Wednesday last the degree team of Ruth lodge, daughters of Rebec visited Alpha lodge, of South Omaha, and exewpli- fled the work in & thorough and exemplary manner, Hesperian encampment visited Twia Fire Proof, WELL LIGHTED OFFICES, HARD-WOOD FINISH, THE BEE BUILDING. A Superb Court, Perfect Ventilation, Thoroughly TILED CORRIDORS Fifty-Eight Vaults, Lighted by Electricity, Night#® Day Elevator Service offices at reasonable terms. THE BEE BUILDING, Seventeenth and Farnam, offers attractions for Professional Men, Insurance Companies, Brokers, Real Estate Agents and Business Men, who desire elegant, commodious and fire-proof pply at the Counting Room, New Bee Build- Brothers encampment, of Council Blufts, and | conferred the Patriarchul dogree on a candi: date. Sons of St George. Shakespeare Indge No. 217 will give a hit- erary and musical entertainment at their hali, 1314 Douglas street, next Saturday evening. A fino programme is being pro- pared and a most enjoyable time is antioi- pated. This entertainment will be given in lieu of the picnic which has been in prepura- tion for some tim, iron Hall, nch No. 1052 of the Iron Hall, A. O. U. W. hall, in tho Bar- ker block. This branch is in 4 very healthy condition and receiving accessions to_its membership at every regular meeting. Full information us to the workings and benefits of tho order can be obtained from Mr. Henry Creighton, who is supreme deputy for this Jjurisdiction, Omaha b now meets iu The Fate of Q' Assas, What is heroism? It is more than brute courage. 1t is something beyond adesire for glory. Napoleon at the bridge of Lodi, Czesar rushing singly on the ~Spanish ranks, Perry sailing through the fire of the British fleet— are all fine heroes, but was theirs the highest type of heroism? The test of ascension in heroism is not found in faculty, but in the sentiment which di- rects the faculty; the love of glory, the frenzy of the soldier in battle, must therefore yield the palm in disinterest- edness of sentiment to the love of coun- try or the sense of daty, and the hero as a patriot takes precedence of the hero as at soldier No story affected me when a young lad like the fate of Chevalier d’Alss The proud, glad youth whose faith to France was plighted, ou IA_\ulvurl(nu’u child, who for her honor died, When life' and love and joyance most de- lighted. He was a nobleman’s son and was en- gaged to be marvied to a beautiful girl, but whenjthe French revolution began and the sons of I'rance were called upon to defend their native land, he left the old ancestral castle, in the henrt of Auvergne, and, with a band of retainers, marched under Moreau against the Bavarian army on the Ger- man border, Ond dark night as his men were on guard and he himself was doing picket duty, young D’Assas was captured by a squad of the enemy who managed to get between him aua his own men, *Not a word, or you’re a dead man, my master,” was the grim whispers of his captors, and he felt the sharp points of their bayonets at his throat. There was a deep plot at the bottom of his so ure. The Bavarians hoped to surpr the French outpost, and for this purpose they conducted their captive toward the French watch-fire, threatening him with instant death if he gave an alarm or refused to give the countersign. A dozen rods they advanced silently, when suddenly in the darkness rose o specter-like form, and through the close, hushed air came the stern com- mand: “Halt! or the countersign!” D'Assus was pushed forward and two sword points placed at his back. “Give it, or diel Quick!” was the whispered threat hissed into his car. He stood silent a mowment, buv there was no thought of wavering in his brave and loyal heart. The next in- stant his voice rang out full and fivm; Auvergne, Auvergue, here is the They weve his lust words. In another moment he fell dead, pierced by the Bavarian swords, But the camp was saved. The startled uch poured out and the Bavavians driven back, Nor was the young hero’s name forgotten. Murdered in the Sahara, A young and intrepid explorer is said to have been murdered in the Desert of Sahara. He was endeavoring to reach Timbuctoo, and was traveling as a Mus- sulman under the name of Abd-el-Ma- lek. For his dangerous journey he had received a subvention of 2,000 from the Paris municipal council, and started full of hope and cou 10 emulate the deeds of Callle and Vambery in Central Asia, [ECLARKE Sure Caresl} Srioase o | cociat, The Regular 01d-Established \PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Is still Treating with the Greatest SKILL and SUCCESS SP- N ) &S, Chrouie, Nervots and Private Discases. Zer NERVOUS DEBILITY, Lost Manhood, feiling Memory, Exhausting’ Draing, Terrible Dreams, Head and Back Ache and all the effects keading tG eurly decuy snd perhaps Consumptionot Tasanity, treated scicntifivally by new methods with never-falling success. s~ BYBHILIS Aud ali bad Blood and Bkin Diss o KIDNEY ana DRINARY complaints,Glest, an com) g Gonorrhoea, Stricture, Varicocele and all diseases ofthe Gealto-Urinary Organs cured prompty without injury o 8tomach, Kidneys or ocher &9 No experiments. 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KIDNEY 0 ait usmucy roubios ey, quick 1y and safely cured by DOUTU A Caj sules, Boveral cases cured i soven s, Sold at#1.50 per box, ll druggists, or by mail from Dootuta M Co. 11 White s * N. ¥, Full direc: ons In Elbert county, near Craft's ferry on the Savannah river, lives & negro man who goes by the name of **Sheep Jess,” who is u curiosity, His hair and whiskers are perfectly white and al- most cover his head and face, leaving only small patehes of dark skin aroun his eyes and nose, and are a perfect im- itation of a sheep’s wool. His hai wool, grows rapidly, and his wife shears him overy two weeks, thereby realizing enough wool to supply Jess, his wife and five children with stockings the year round, and sells enough socks to supply them in sugar and coffee. His wife has neurly enough of the finest part of the wool saved up to make cloth sufficient for a suit of clothes for Jess next winter, Ho is about thirty-five years old. il LA Rabbits to A 5 A new use for rabbits has been found by the physicians of the Birmingham lanatic asylum, A number of wild rab- bits have been turned loose on to the field adjoining the institution, so that the inmates will be amused by secing the rabbits run about, and to divert the miuds of vhe patients s one of the great objs of the institution ————r Londou's Dore Gallery, The ownership of the Dore gallery in London is to be transferred to a limited" company. The net profits of the oxhi- bition are about #50,000 anuually, and during five years orders for reproduc- tions amounting to $350,000 have been taken, which indicates thut Dore's work is still populur,