Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 5, 1889, Page 5

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 1889. HEAVENS fIUNG IN BLACK. The Torrenta Fell and the Drummers Did Not March. THOUSANDS DISAPPOINTED, The Great Merchants' Week Parade Postponed Until To-Day—The Ball =The Flambean Cinbs’ Turn- Out—Other Notes, A Day's Rain. Twenty thousand people turned out yes- terday to look upon the merclants’ parade, and twenty thousand people went home dis- appointed, A number of magnificent floats took the positions assigned them and awaited oraers from the marshal to move, and after recelv- ing a thorough soaking were driven whence they came. Bands played in the rain until the heavy fall compelled their retirement, and bodies of men eager to display themselves lingered in the rainful until thoroughly sonked and then wandered home. The morning broke in a very inauspicious manner. (nstead of “Old Sol's” appearing a8 is his wont, he shed his rays through a veil of silver. Dark clouds floated up from all points, The weather clerk hoisted the rain signal. But every- body turned out notwithstanding. Ladies with umbrellas and geutlemen with sun- shades, crowded each other in & good-hu- mored fashioned, all anxious for the purade that did not take place. The commercial travelers in their shiny silk hats met at the board of trade. Float after float wheeled into line and awaited the command “‘forward,” and still it rained. The aides galloped alorg the line and delivered orders, ‘It will surely clear up” was the universal sentiment. ‘But it didn’t. Thiocker and fastor came the rain drops, but the lne did not falter. They were there to parade, and march they would. And thus they waited until they should hear from headquarters. At the Marshal's OMoe. Major Clarkson’s telophone was kept, tink- ling all the morning, by people who wanted information as to whethier the parade wouid move or not. The major and his aides looked first at the clouds and then at the cloek. Nine o'clock came, and tho ram was pour- ing steadily, but at a quarter past there were sighs of clearing. Hulf past nine, it was gloomy ugd foreboding. Ten o'clock ar- rived it was accompanied by a steady down pour. The heavens were sullon and the ‘winds was from the north. “This Is going to bo a rainy day,” said one of the visitors who thronged the marshal's procession ought to be postponed,’ said anoti “No furnitare man, or grocer, or dry oods will send out a float in this rain,” observed o third, “It would cost him all tho way from $50 to 83,000, said still another, ‘And the bell continued to ring. Major Clarkson continued to walk the floor, unswer the many questions put to him, and ‘respond with angelic complacency to the demands of the telephone. i It needs @ good-tompered girl at the other end of the wire to-day,” he said, and everybody agreed with hifa. “They are keeping her busy, I can tell you. 1 guess thoy're after Joo Gurnesu just as much as they are after mo. I'vo been trying to raise him for half an hour und haven't been able.” Just then Garneau drew up outside, o aid Marshals Potter, Salsbury, McCague and soveral others, = Garneau alone was protected ngainst the eloments, Tho others allowed the sheen of their dress coats to be destroyed by the rain, that of thoir dicers likkewise. Then Bob Easson drove up. Then H. H. Meday, Hammond’s manager, ap- peared. All cxcept the latter favored post- ponement. His display was such that it could not be made to-duy. Finally, the mounted marshal agreed to ride along where the line should have been and decide what should bo doue. The in- vestigation showed that 1t would be impossi- ble to have a processior. Accordingly the celobration_was postponed until 10 o'clock . “This action was decided on,” said Major Clarkson, “after consultation with Mr. Garneau, for the reason that many of the floats and displays were ruined by the rain, aud on account, of the perishable nature of a great many of the exhibits. The display of hardware, cutlery, grocerics, jewerly and other perishable goods would cost the owners thousnnds of dollurs.’” The commitice requests s full turnout this morming aud hopes * the cuthusiusm alroady manifested will be maintaned untii tomorrow and during the entire week. ‘With the Traveling Men., The rain could not dampen the ardor of a single traveling man, So far as the five hundred drummers were concerned, they held themselves in readiness to turn out re- gardless of wind or weather, As early as 8 o’clock, the boys began to as- semble in the board of trade hall and from that time untit 11 o'clock, when they dis- persed, the scene was an entbusiastic and noisy one. President Lobeck and his assist- ant were on hand with their badges, belts, fans, parasols and tickets, one of each of which was given to every knight of the grip who registered. Tickets of admission to the fair grounds, also for the excursion to South Omaha were distributed, the latter event having been wrranged for the traveling men to sccommodate their country friends who feel interested in the live stock market and dressutl meat products, Mr. Lobeck repeat- edly sunounced that the drummers would march rain or shine, that a drummer afraid to turc out in wet weather was not iit to carry a grip, aud many other encouraging announcements were made. The disappointnent which was experi- enced way therefore be understood when Chiet Marshal Clarkson sent in word that the parade had been postponed. In the: meantime reception committees had been dispatohed to welcome and escort to headquarters the Council Bluffs and Beat- rice delegations, the former of which arrived at 9:30 on a special motor train, and the lat- ter at 10 o’clock via the B. & M. ‘They were received at the hall with cheers and congratulations. After all had” arrived, President Lobeck mounted the rostrum, and, on behalf of the traveling men of Omaha, oxtended a hearty welcome to the visiting travelers, who also comprised wen from Lincoln, Hastings, 1'r mont, Norfolk and olsewhere, At the pres| dent's request, the Omaha men gave their visiting brethren three rousing cheers and a iger. Goorge Rudio, of the Council Bluffs dele- gation, responded in a neat little speceh, und was followed by A. J. Conlee, who spoke for the Weatrice folks. He felt us much pride as uny person 1n Omaba over “Drum- mers’ Day,” ‘and thought the visit of his commercial Lownsuen Was a just recognition of the enterprise and imporwnce of the metropolis. B, M. Simons, of Iincoln, whom Mr, Lo- beck introduced as the best 4X man in No- braska, clsruud his gladness ever the re- coption and wanted the Lincoln boys to get 211 e good they could out of Omaba. Atthis stage in the proceedings, Mayor m:‘l’ch. who bad entered the hall, was He came forward and extended to these lively visitors not only @ bearty welcome, but the freedom of the city. He sald it ave him great leasure 1w welcome drummers from other cities and hoped they would enjoy themselves while here, To them he attributed the sucoess of all jobbing houses and manufacwuring con- corus. Through their push and enterprise our merchauts were enabled to sell goods in every country under the sun. Unless they had theso representatives in the flold it would be impossiblo to secure the trade desired. ‘The mayor wished 1o state that be was not & prohibitionist, and said the latob-strings of Omaba were &l hunging on the outside. He aidi't waut, however, 10 be misuuder- stood, and stated that ' certain degree of temperature was necessary o all traveling men. He knew they were warm- sociable fellows, but couldn’s o led to betieve it necessary for him to get drunk with customers in order to sell them goods, After tho mayor's speech, Beatrico do- manded & parade anyway. The matter was put to a vote, and _unanimously carried that the boys should et out and take a short walk, which they did, their appearance on the sireet being the signal for enthusiastic cheers. Tho Visttors. The following traveling men registered at tha board of trade rooms: h T. Horner, Frank R. Levin, Georgo r, John H. Harberp, August Meoyer, J. Trae, J. Wood Smith, D, M, Egan, Thomas G. Thornton, C, D. Malvihill, W. K. Chapman, 1. T. Andres, M.J. DeGraff, Ed Vanderpool, C . Hutchins, Joe Stout, Ed Riley, F'. A. Stehter, E. A, Blankman, ¥\ L. Martin, Bachman, J. M. Slusl William Wedemann, J, C. Kohl, J. Hill, M. Erskin, John Bartld, I. L. Ayers, John G. Woodward, G. L. Hancock, Julius Haag, C. F. McLain, R. E. Hughes, P.Peterson, 1. Fraonklin, K. T. Harvey, Johnson, W. Dixon, H. B. Robi tanley, K. Coi James Hart " B. Harlau, A. C. J. W. Shumway, M Wurr, L. N. Ashe Corbale .'W. . Kello Oreuty, J. G Taylor, J Hodgerovw, C. 3. Peters, Harry Wilbe W. D. Proyn, G. F. Crandail, J. A. Cornes, Adolph M chincls, L. Coffeen, 15 W, Koys, W. M. Shevard, I>.-R. Shepard, Ch Morse, L. . Drake, P. MeBrid Glonson, 1. H. Bennett, C. F. Toll; A, L. Dillo, W. H. Wakefield, Jay Helphrey, H. R. Oberholtzer, T. J. igan, W. M. Radford, James Hale, F\. L. Lewis, L. L. Boltz, 7 V Floyd, W. & Seaman, H, Whitney, J. Dunn, A. P, Brown, I. P. Mornel B. Apble, Mike Dor, Thompson, Chas, krost, J. tl C. Morita Méyer, R. f. Butcher, D. J. Wilson, D. ruyn, I, G. Crandail, D. W. Day, W. D. F W. J. Trick, S. C. Beebe, Wi, Lorimer, M. MeLearnon, S. A. Conley, D. 13. Melpton, S. 8. Melpton, W. J. A. Flem- Ww. Frunk ing, N. J. Rico, Martin, W." Hobbs, clay, 0. B i E. G. ust, A, J. Weander, A. M. Lyneman, F. Benhan, M. D.Cbilton, T, P, v 4. S. Agey, G. M. Mari, J. M. George McKernon, C. M. Engle, W tol, dohn 1% Tott, G, . Matt C. Paris, H. A. Klaus, H. H. V . Wilham Texry, 8. Al W 1. Spin- cggate, W. A. I . Thompson, W. G. Carpenter, cnter, C. Zeigler, Steinbery, ' | Coughtin, S. R. Vau Sic Meyer, S S. W. Kuoney, . 1. & glon, Jan Mucller, W. F . William . Will H. ha, R is, F. Lemmon, William W. clineider, 3, Mentz M, T, Porter, 31 Perey, John Enoch, A, L. i K John S, Hurman, W. D. Towpiins, J. 1. Deynis, Harry A. Armstrong, G, H. Brockway,J. H. Bliss, A.J. Condos, Colt, H kin, 13 D. Hogg, R. tte, A. J. H. Nedson, 13. E, L s E. R. Walt, £ Goodm A. Dyke, A. C. Annett, Muufora Cor 1. Cornell, H. B Sneard, C. D. | C.H. Warnor, J. G, Rhiood, R Dennis, C. I. Benker, W. R, Purks, ilouis J. Hedd, Rudolt Bethge, 1. S. Weller, H. C. Wolt, J. Patterson, ' 1 M. Si 5 ', S, S, w H. yes, . Haywood, W. Lier, & Leite Donnelly, L. Mack, b Hunter, W. C. Pom[ Mitchell, D. M. Si Philiips, Lovell, H.' B. ant, C. W Ritter, Luci addis, 1, B. Henglo, : ilicke, Will Rees, Wi, Bry- zner, G. D. Burdette, W. L. s Stophens, M. i3, Muxeu, W. A. Coleman, amuel Tate, M. W. Ryerson, Geo. H. Hoyt, 1. . Wilson, B. N, Munson; 8. 'T. Lyon, Frank Johnsor, dud Grant, D. S Seitz, R J. Dinning, D.'Kaufman, T. H. Lyons. Jas. Bradfora, W. L. Goodfellow, K. W. L. Roth, C. D. Bently, . H. L’ Stiook. O. 5. Livingston, J. Chas. K. Thornburg, H. P Donuelly Krdman, Ridenour, Kastman, H. B. Tomsou, rad J. Schmidt, F. ¥, ‘Turner, L. W. Garroulte, J. E. Clark, W. H. Harrison, Star Pug Whiting, Robt. Cairns, C. A. Wilson, I M. J. Kenoard, W, H. Lindy: ", Mishel- stotter, G. E. Ei A Fischer, J. f. Douglas, M. W. Rayley, Len P. Horran, E. P. Fuller, J. M. Ward, A. C. Dempsey, H. A. Graham, C. H. Rurey, C. E. Saunders, Wm. R. Mosbins, J. W. Buchanan, D. H, Mullen, Jno. W. Harper, . C. Wood, M. V. Erskin, Charles Clark. W. B. Taylor, M. i Tilton, The Blufl's Delegation, The Council Blufts delegation, sixty men, made & fine appearance. 'The weroe all large handsome-looking fellows, marched like vet- erans and made many a susceptible female heart flutter and sigh to be with them. The delegation was commanded by Mr. H. Coftecn and John Storl as captain and lieuten aut, respectively,and was headed by Dalbey's crack wihtary bund. Stalwart L. C. Dunn marcned in the lead as standard bearer. It was generally remarkod that, in her travel- ing men, Conneil Bluffs has great reason to feel proud. They will compare in sobriety, enterprise, business and personal appearance with those of any other jobbing center in the country. Each man, wore the regulation silk hat and flan- nel suirt, also a bouquet of flowers on his left, breast, preseated by mrs. J.J, Stork and Mrs. E. C. Cook, of Councii Bluffa. The visitors expect to be on hand for to- day’s parade in greater force than yester- day. The Beatrice Beauties. One hundred representative citizens of Beatrice, each wearing & white badge, with the legend, *Traveling Men's Social Club of Beatrice,” printed upon its face, marched into the Murray, headed by Colonel A. C. Jordan, formerly of this city and now of the Beatrice Kxpress, and deposited their grips, They came to take part in the day’s parade, and the fact that that festure had been post- poned brought disappointment to their hearts, “I'iey made thetrip trom Beatrice by special train, The coaches were gaily decorated with bunting. Upon the Fight hand outside of the iast coach was the following inscription, printed upon white canvas: “Pne Traveling Men's gSocial club, Beat- rice,” Ou tho opposite side was another long streamer of white, and upon this was printed “Owmuha,” **Beatrice,” with & pair of clasped hands in the center. “The club was accompanied by whe Beatrice band of fourteen pieces, and among the dele- gation were twenty of the county supervisors, The visitors wero an admirable body of men and were imbued with the energy and euthusiasm which make successful travelers, the good nawure_ which drives away the ter- vors of a rainy day and the brotherly fecling for the Omahan which made their visit not less @ pleasure 1o those they honored by their presence than it really appeared to have been o thomselves, Awong the visitors were the following: A. J. Fuller, representing Fuller & Jolnson Manufacturing company, Madison, Wis.; R. . Bacon, McCord, Brady & Co,, Omaha; Bon Muinzer, B. Maluzer, wholesale liguors, Beatrice; H. M. Chase, Avery Planter com! pany, Dixon, 1ll.; A. V. 8. Saunders, travel- ing agent Union Pucific railroad; C.' S, Fos- solman, Valonis Chemical company; Beat- rice; ' J. Stack, merchant tailor, Boatrice; F. H. Myers, Burnham, Trevet & Mattls, Beatrice; Lou Wehn Wehn Carriage compauy, leatrice; J. 3eatrice Elevator cou jeatrice; J, E. Hayes, Boatrice Beatrice; J. C. Enery, Beatrice (ory, Beatrice; G. C. Werner, A.T. Lews, Cigar wanufacturer, Beatrice; W. Z. Warner, Dempster Mill 'Manufacturing company, Beatrice; I. Lougtin, wholesalo liquor, Beatrice; B. Brandt, Phil Best Brow- ing company, Beatrice; ‘George Segelke, Heatrice Bollling company, Beatrice; 'L, £. Spencor, Beatric Real Bstale & Trust com- pany; 1. B, Fulton, Daily Demoorat, Heat- rice, A. J. Davis, Mutual Life Insur- ancé company, Ncw York; M. Al Metzger, Gazette-Tournal company, Hastingst J. H. Alden, Valonia Chemical company, He- atrices W, Strohm, Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins, Beatrice; John W. Harper, Harper Bros., wholesale fruit and confectionery, Be- atrice; A. C. Scheiblioh, Beatrice Starch compauy, Beatrice; O. H. Phillips. Lincoln Land company, Lincoln; Alfred McMahon, vlumblng and_steam heating, Beatrice; W, 3. Lentart, Dempster Mill Manufacturing company, Beatrico; D, B. Cave, Beatrice stono quarries, Beatrico; James Kidston, Boatrice Paper Mill company, Beatrice; 8.C. Smith, Beatrico Canning company, Beatric 1. L. Piske, Beatrice Starch company, Beat- rice: G, J, Sohmidt, August Leaht, Chicago; C. J. Cushman, A, Cave and H. W. Shafer, Dempster Mill'Manufacturing company, Beatrice; Courtney, Beatrice Oat Meal company; Samuel Rinaker, Kansns City & Heatrice rmilroad company; J. ‘Schuitz, S. A. Maxwell & pany, Chicago;. §. J. Enquist, rice Awning and Tent company, Beatrice; P. W. Feiney. Garneau Cracker Co., Fred Morrell, Anderson & Co., grocers; L. Ewing and A. T. Cole, Minneapohis Loan & Trust Co, Minn.; Kmil Lang, Lang & Moshell, grocers, Beatrico; G. W. Manrer, agricultural implements, Beatric D. H. Robertson, Beatrice Oat Meal com pany, Beatrice; J. M. Berkley, Kansas City oot and shoe house, Kansas City; W. P. Briggs, Grand Dotour Plow company, Dixo 113 M. B. Thrift, Burnham, Trevett & Mat- tis, Beatrice; G. 5. Emery,' Wehn Cs Manufacturing company, Beatrice; W. Parker, Beatrico Sewer company, Beatricot zief. wholesale hardware, P. H. Holt, Beatrice Tile Works, P. B, Hutchins, Beatrice Canning C.’ Tytherloigh, C. P. Kellogg jcago; K. J. Eggleston, E. J. Roder Beatrice Starch ' Co., Beatrice The following superyisors of Gage. county 0 prescut: J. V. Allen,George Zuver, wver, Georgo S, Collins, Ed S. Mil- d Ncison, William Blakoley, W. I cy, Perry Walker, Henry Albert, John M. Wardlaw, S. D, Wright, P. J. Myers, A. W. Beam, W. Y. York. he entire delegation visited Tne Bee and inspeoted the entire building, imcluding the editorial rooms, composing and_stereotypine rooms, offices, roof, press rooms, etc. Their admivation was unbounded and expressions of wonder and surpriss wore heard on evary side. ers in the Bee. Shortly after the traveling men had met at tho chamber of commerce they reccived a cordial invitation from Mr. Rosewater to visit Tire Bee building, They formed in line, headed by the West Point Juvenile Cornet band, and marched to this ofice, Thoy formed in the court and the musical youngsters gavo a choice selection from their position on the main stairway. Mr. Rosewater was called on for a speech, and spoke as follows: “Gentlemon: We oxtend to you groeting to the largest newspaper building in the world, and hops you will accept our hospitality and make yourselves at home. You are invited to visit the working estab- of Tur Bee on the floors above, w the entira building at will. The wost friendly relations have always sub- sisted between Tur Ber and the commercial travelers, and we intend in the future to merit your esteem and friendship.” T'he boys gave three cheersand s tiger, and_ then’ dispersed to view the building. Under the gidance of Be cmployes every vart of the building was inspected, from tho view of the city from the roof to tho Corliss engines and dynamos in the base- ment. ‘The West Point band, of which the oldest members is but_seventeen years of age, has the followiog membershipi William Derr, leader; Adolph Krause, Harry Radler, B! Kendrick, Frank Kloke, Charlés Thompson, Harvey Readinger, Frank Neiburg, James Larsen, William Derr, Rudolph Brazda, Drumn Charles Malchow, Gustave Gefeke and Miles Radler. They discoursed sweet music in the court while the traveliug boys were viewing the building. fintertaining Their Frisnds. The traveling men put in their time yes- terday afternoon and last night entertaining such of their country customers as came to town, by showing thom all the sizhts worth seeing. Some of them attended the various theaurical performances, some visited the Coliseum and others enjoyed themselyes tramping_about the streets, seeing what they could see and having the very best time in their lives. The boys are all enthusiastic for to-day's purade and propose to make it & great success. THE FLAMBEAU CLUB. A Gorgeous Display With a Few Dis- astrous Results. The parade of the Omaha Flambeau club last night was one of the greatest spectacular events in the history of the city. One hun- dred and forty men, preceded by three bands, made tho city one mass of flame and smoke. The parade started at the armory of the Omaba Guards, on Seventeenvh and Capitol avenue. First came the West Point juvenile band, composed of thirteen pieces; the Crete band, twenty-four piecos, and the Mead band, fourteen bieces. Then came the Flambeau club, and an interesting sight_they made. Roman candles, pin wheels and sky rockets kept the city ina perfect state of illumination, while *Loua- Mouthed Lucy,” a cannon in the hands of three colored members of the Omaha Guards, under command of Captain Scharf, mingled with the reverberations of a score of shot guus in the bands of twenty young men from the Schuetzenveroin, who lent their aid 1o the oc on, It wus a grand sight. Down Fa n line marched. Grecian fire and o in the dark” added to the beauty of the scene. At Sixteenth and Farnam a blazing vocket ignited the Mer- chants’ week arch, while at Fifteenth and Douglas a Roman candle did the work. The damage was confined to a destruction of the decorntions in the center of the arches. Stonchill Bros., on Sixteenth between Far- nam and Dougias, were not. so fortunate. A rocket went through a window and set fire w @ lot of clothing, damaging a stock of seal skin cloaks about 3,000, The loss is covered by insurance. It is du@ to the efforts of both members of the firm that the buiid- ing was not entirely destroyed, for with ad- mirable presence of mind each fought the flames uutil the department arrived. The Bee Builaing lluminated. Toe Bee building was ablaze with eleo- trical glory last night. From every door and window the bright glare of the electric lights shone and attracted hundreds to an inspection of its interior. A new feature of the decorations of the city was the resplendant star of red, white and blue electric Lights which shone from in frout of Tue Ber building. 'I'ne symbol was made up of electric lights surrounded by the globes of the tri-color, and in the center was a bee ave of bunting. The sym- bol avtracted much attention and was gen- erally admired. THE MERCHANTS' BALL. The Great Social Event of the Week a¢ Exposition Hall, Exposition hall never looked prettier than it did last eveniog, in honor of the first grand vall given by the merchants of Omaha. Half a score of skillful hands had been at work on the dingy, forbidding, barnlike structure, and placed beautiful red, white and blue tis- sue ropes where they would do the most good. The columns were wrapped with them; every gas pipe was made the center of a dozen graceful festoous, which were hung 80 thickly as to obscure the bare rafters. Pretty loops hung from the galleries, and pendant railings from the ceiling were made with them just above the balcony railing. On the west hall hung & memwoth Ameri- man shield with a monogram of the letters, “M. W. A" and beneath it the woris, “First Annual Ball.” On either side of these hung beautiful feswoons. Pendant from the ceiling hung scores of Japanese lanterns. The decorations were without doubt the finest and most beautiful ever seen in any dance ball in Omaba, In order that the numerous fine dresses worn by the ladies should not be soiled, the entire floor was covered with ducking, and the appearance of the ball was greatly im- proved thereby. A covered and carpeted canopy was built to the edge of tne side- | F'remont, i walk, and ot its entfince the various car- riages emptiod their ;doads of silks and protty faces. by In one corner of th8 ball room courteous waiters served sherbét, lemonade and cake to the guests as they wished refreshments, and the entire north side was prettily ar- ranged with chairs, ms and tables. The best piayers of the Masical Union orchestra furnished the music for the occasion, and gr?‘l.uer solections ar® rarely heard in any Al i room, All the indies and gehtlemen appeared in full evening dress. The attendance was somewhat marred by the uncertan state of the weather and countor attractions, but the guests had none the léss onjoyable a time. The affair was perfectly informal, and for that reason all the mbra pleasant. It was 10 o'clock when the _orchestra struck up the opening strains of the overture, and by the time the twelfth and lust danco was cailed it was late in the morning. The foliowing were the committees : Floor _Committee.—Nate . S. Tebbets, Charles Whoeler, jr., Clement Chase, Drake, W. Cartan, Dudley Smith, Joseph Garneau, jr., J. C. Sharp, C.N. Dietz, Frank Colpetzer, W. S, Rector, John T. Clarke, R. C. McClare, W. W. Crar; Joun _Daugherty, Frank T. Hamilton, A thur Remington, 1", D. Muir, R. S. Berlin, C. E. Burmester. Reception Committee—Thomas Kilpatrick, chairman; Uon, W. J. Broatch, V. V. Morse, Hon. Frank Mur- General J. C.' Cowin, Hon. John cShane, Dr. George L. Miller, Hon. J. E. Boyd, Mr. Herman Kountze, Hon. Guy C. Barton, Mr. George W. Holdrege, Dr. J. H. Coftman, General J. R. Brooke, Hon. J. H. Millard, Mr. E. A. Cudahy. DISAPPOINTM A Fow of the Features Which Made Their Appoarance, The display to-day, it yesterday's turnout can be taken as a criterion, will be a magnifi- cent one. The Union Pacific exhibit is perhaps the finest ever seen the country west of the Atlantic. 1t consists of an engine, tanik and freight car all gotten up in the most accurate and corroct style so that at a short distance one caunot disuinguish between it and the genuine, The locomotive s of the passenger type and is perfect. Drivers, headlight, oyl- inders, sand box, bell, whistie, pilot and everything else are in exact fac simile of the mummoth machines that pull the overland fiyer from Omaha to Ogden. It is the de- sign of Assistant Passenger Agent Lee and Clarenco Brown, of the advertising depart- ment. It cost £,300. The Adams and American express compa- nies orowded the Wells-Fargo people on Tywelfth streot. There were wagons loaded with merchandise consigned to every con- ceiveabls quarter of the globe. Wells, Fargo & Co. had a strong box guarded by two cowboys dressed in buck- skin and armed with rifles. Gus Andreen with a wagonload of safes which a trio of embryo burglars were vainly trying o rifle, formed a pleasing sight. Joe Garneaws display of good things in the pastry line was tempting to look at. There were suits of clothes and pairs of shoes hobnobbing with new hats and “biled" shurts, silk neckuies and_gold-headed canes, gold watches and diamond studs, in short, everything represented in gents' furnishing stock. George . Hammond, to0, had about a dozen wagons highly decorated. Swift had a nuniber of wagons, ono of which contamed an_immense pen with a Prize bull which weiglied 2,000 pounds. ‘The entire fire department wus to have ap- peared in the parade -and the most elaborate preparations had beew made for a grand dis play. All the machiugs were beautifully decorated with flowers and ribbons. The programme on their part will be carried out to-day. To-Day’s Events, The following are the chief features of to- day’s programme: | 10 . m.—Grand merchants’ parade. 1 p. m.—Excursion to South Omaha, —Races at the fair grounds. 7. p. m.—Exposition at tne Coliseum. 8:30 p. m.—Fire works at Ber, New York Lafe and court house. buildings. Parade of Flambeau club. Attention Drummers. The traveiing men will meet at the board of trade rvom this (Thursday) morning at 9 a,m, By ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT. CAPTURING THE AWARDS. The Judges the Only Busy People At the Fair Grounds, It was o nasty day at the fair grounds. Sidewalk Inspector Allen, with a force of men, got & sidewalk down from Sprague street to the grounds Tuesday evening, and his efforts were appreciated by the patrons of the fair yesterday, especially by the class who made Trequent trips down the street in their en- deavor to keep as wet nside as the elemeats were keeping them outside. The crowd at tho grounds was large; notwithstanding the rain, and the attractions under cover were consequently well patronized, The floral hall was crowded all day, and the inspection reveaied many objects of interest that the _sightseers would overlook on a bright day in_their anxiety to see out- side attractions, Here the visitors gazod at the ears of corn-that are longer than sticks of stove wood hauging on stalks longer than the moral law, beets that a policeman could sleep on, Jumbo squashes, buckwheat as large as marbles and rhubarb as big as sec- ond growth hickory, It is undoubtealy the best display ever made in Douglas county. The rain shut off the races and the sbeed events billed for yosterday will be contested this afternoon,” making a doubie pro- gramme, The races will start promptly at 1 o'clock. The committces were busy awarding prizes. Following is a list of the first prizes only in the various departments: SWINE. W. E. Spicer, Harvard, 8 first prizes on Berkshires; J. L, Barton, Greenwood, best Dboar and sow, Poland Chinas; T. J. Harris, West Liberty, Ia., best Poland China boar under 6 months; H. C, Stoll, Beatrice, best Polana China boar under 12 months and over 6; W. 1" Doyle, Maryville, Mo.. best Poland China sow under 1_year, and best sow over 2 years; J. R. Losson, Norwich, Ia., best Poland Chiva boar 2 years und over. Bssox—H. C. Stoll, Beatrice, boar aud sow under 3 years; L. E. Mahao, Malcom, same, 2 years and over. HORSES, Clydesdales—E. Trinder & Co.. Atlantic, Ia., stallion, 4 years and over; E. C. Millar, 'vears and under 4 years. Percherons—M. M. Coot, K'remont, best mare and colt; Jumes Schulz, Yutan, stal- lion, over 4 years; same, stailions, 3 'vears and under 43 M. M, Coad, Fremont, stallion, 3 years and under 8, best ‘stallion colt, best mure over 4 years, and best mareover 2 yours and under3. Draft Horses—Jamgs Schulz, Yutan, best stallion and mare ovor 4 years;jF. Hagedom, Pl;pimuu, best stallién under 8 years and colt, Cleveland Bays—Grifiin & Barber, Atlan- tic, Ia., stallion over 4 years; J. H. Hulings- worth, Florence, stallion, under 4 years. French Coach~0. O. Heffuer, ail prizes on four exhibits. Grade Draft Horses— H. C. Glissman Omaha, best grading wuder 4 years; K Hagedorn, Papitlion, maro over 4 years: James Schulz, Yutan'mireunder 4 years and colt. Q2 ( cavmuR, Short Horns—R. Daniels, Gilmore, Neb., best 3-year-old und 2-year-old bull; J. W. Dean, Marysville, Mo., best yearling bull: R. Daniels, 3-year-old heifer and best bull calf; J. W. Dean, best 2-year-old heifer; K. Dauiels, best heifer under 1 year. Herefords—Howard Bros. took first pre- miuws on all Herefords shown in the ring yot. Polled Angus—All prizes in this class were captured by J. Evans, jr., of Emerson, Ia. FARM PRODUCE, M. H. Smith, DeSoto, Neb., sweet corn, calico corn and ocorn in stock; Lee Smith, white and yellow corn; Henry Eicke, buck- wheat; H. it. Avery, rye and wheat; H. C. Glissman, oats and largest and best display of grain; Elijab Allen, tunothy seed and na- tive hay, S. G. Allen, Millard, sweet corn; B. Freuch, houn, flax, seed wheat; B. G. Fenner, pop corn and best display of rain; S. Jeasen, Calboun, sample red clover; §06ls Andorson, barley. Mrs. R. N. Day, of ‘fekamah, and Mrs. W, OUR EXHIBITION Of Fall goods is the grandest Omaha has ever seen. No words can give a description of our new stock. We invite the hundred thousand strangers who will be in Omaha, this week, to visit the largest clothing establishment of the west and lonok at our grand display of Men’s and Boy’s Clothing, Hats, Shoes and Furnishing goods. Ourdisplay is one of the features of this weeks fair, Rely upon it you will see something exceptional in the way of as- No matter whether you wish to buy any- sortment and styles, call and look around in our establishment. thing or not. do you good. You will not be urged to buy. have to ask a saleman for the price of anything, as you can tell Everything in our store is marked in plain figures and THESE FIGURES WILL BE A REVELATION TO YOU. We are sure you have never seen goods marked and sold the prices yourself. that way. In prices we have no competition. If there isin our stock any one line of which we are esvecially proud, it is our line of suits for dress and business wear; a mar- velous assortment. It will You will not even Fall Overcoats, silk faced and silk lined, beautiful styles. Boy’s and Childrens’ department--second floor--is brimful ot novelties. Shoes--A new department--also on second floor—we keep only honest and reliable makes of shoes. Hsats and Furnishing Goods--More than a half dozen stores together. OPEN TILL 9 P. M. ebraska Glothing Gompany, Corner Fourteenth and Douglas Streets, Omaha. MoKay,of Omaha,captured all the awards in the canned fruits, preservesand jellies and Miss Hattie Avery secured all the ‘prizes for | cakes, Go to the Coliseum, Too. The fair and railway-managements have wmade arrangements by means of which hold— ers of railway coupons may secure admis- sion at night to the exposition. THE EXPOSITION'S BEAUTY. Neither Leaden Skies Nor Falling Rain Can Mar 1t, Despite yosterday morning’s rain, the Coli- seum was very well patronized, and those who were intrepid enough to attend, enjoyed the exhibits more than they would have done with a larger crowd present. In addition to the list of exhibits published Tuesday, the following wero noted: Omaha Type Foundry—A general display of typoand printers' material, and four Job presses in operation. Kirkpatrick-Koch Co—Hundreds of bolts of dry goods, with handsome decorations. W B Stootzel—A display of expensive ranges and cooking stoves. Brownell & Co.—I'wo large engines operation; shafts, pulleys, aud boilers, The Richardson Drug Company—An ex- hibit of fine perfumes, claborately arranged in o large glass case, sponges and drugs W. T, Seaman—A very handsome car- riage and buggy, and a very tasty roud cart, upholstered in white leatuer. The Goodman Drug Company—Two cases of surgical instruments, drugs, ete. G. E. Shubert—An elaborate display of tars of all kinds. A. B. Meyer & Co.—A display of all kinds of coul, with signs made of that fuel. Thornton Manufacturing _ Compaay— A cowpleto display of White sew- ng machines, from the cheapest to the most eixpensive. Alsoa most interesting exhibit of fancy work, made by the mrchines. The = display made by the B. M. Hulse company 1s among the most elaborate exhibits, The back ground is made up of portierros of olegant material and va- ried hues, with an array of elegantly uphol- sterea chairs and lounges. Mrs. Bensou's display of fancy dry goods is also very elaborate, including articles of feminine wear calculated to turn the average nead, “The Standard Life and Accident Insuranco company makes a display of pokicies, fancy signs, etc. “A'very nteresting exhibit is that made by Strang & Clark, consisting of all kinds of heating apparatus, with complete engines and boilers. Gwin & Dunmires’ exhibit of sporting #00ds attracts tho masculine visitors to the exbibition, It is very complete, mcluding explosive guns and hunters’ equipment, lawn tennis and base ball goods and any- thing usea in sporf Not i Ber building continues to be an objeot. of interest and hundreds of people view it duily. Throughout yesterday the court and corridors were thronged, and in the evening, when every floor was brilliantly illuminated, the building seemed to be the conter of at- traction, ‘Phe special train that had been arranged to carry tiavehng men and their wives from the Webster street depot to the fair grounds, at 1 o'clock vesterday, will run at the same time to-day. President Lobeck desires it to be understood that the travel- ing mon's headquarters will be at the fair grounds this afternoon. Julius Meyer, president of the Musical Union band, zathered all the press represen- tatives together after the postponcment was aunounced and opened a case of wine at tho band Leadquarters, The special train to South Omaha convey- ing lnvited guests to the erand display to be made by the packers of that city, leaves over the Union_Pacific at 1 o'clock p. w. to-day instead of @s annoanced yesterday. This arrangement, Mr. W. I Kierstead, chairman of the commitiee, says will enable everybody to enjoy both entertainments, Polnts of Interest. The strangers visitiug Omaha can, if they wish, flnd mavy places to go and sights to see that will be of interest to them. Hesides the fair grounds, Coliseuw, various theaters, botels and stores, are the following: Tus Bee building, corner of Faraam and Seventeenth sireets, The New York Lite building. The county court bouse. The government building, corner of Dodge and Fifteenth streets. The Union Pacific headauarters buildiug, corner of Ninth and Farnam streets. Tne Union Pacifi shops. The Union Pacific bridge. The smelting works, at the foot of Capitol avenue. ‘The high school. Creighton college. W. Lininger's art gallery, corner of Eiguteenth and Davenport strects. The Omaha-Council Bluffs bridge, foot of Douglas street. The First, Nebraska, United States, Omaha, Merchants and Commercial National bank buildings. Sacred Heart convent, on the Burt stroet motor line, Nebraska Institute for the Deaf and Dumb, northwest of the city. Water works power house and reservoirs, at Florence. The cable railway power house, corner of Harney and Twentieth strgets. ‘The Omaha Motor comvany’s power house, Nicholas and Twenty-sccond streets. Hanscom park, southeast part of the city. Board of trade building, covner of Farnam and Sixteenth streets. Brownell Hall, on South Tenth strect. Union stock yards and all the packing houses, at South” Omaha, The city jail, located on court house square, ‘The central police station is in the east end of the old exposition building, on North Fourteenth street. The central fire station is located on Har- ney, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth strots, By taking a ride on the various motor and cabio lines, one can enjoy the delightful ploasure of rapid transit, and also seo many of the finest residences and private grounds. DREXEL & MAUL, (Buccessors to John G, Jacobs.) Undertakers and Embalmers At the 01d Siand, 1407 Farnam Straot. Orders by telegraph Altended, solicited and promp sphono to No. 28, 0o STEEL PENS GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION 1678, Nos. 303-404—170-604, THE MOST PERFECT OF PENS A Perfect Face Powder. FRE MAN'S " SACE POWDER, 5 X y 1,601 Howar o b 14ih 61 W, J. Hohras Wholenale, Nlehardson Drw " CATEST PERFUME sxoursire onsste FHEEMAN'S HIAW ATH A Dr. J. 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