Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 6, 1889, Page 5

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1880 THE PACEANTRY OF TRADE Hundreds of Drummers and Thou- eands of Rich Displays. MERCHANTS' WEEK'S TRIUMPH A Gorgeous Display of Marching Troops of War With the Tramned and Serried Hosts of Prosperous Peace. Before the Maroh, Tifty thousand people witnessod a pageant apon the streots of Omaha vesterday that has neverboen equalied in the wost, Tt didn’t rain and Omaha’s population, in bollday attire, was abroad. The glorious sunlight which, on Wednesday, scomed to be forever obscured from that portion of the horizon hemmed in by the hills about Omaha, burst forth in all its radiance, and a more perfoct day could not be desired, By nine o'clock the stroats were thronged with such a crowd as has never béfore beon seen in Omaha, Farnam street viewed from the corner of Seventeenth pre- sented a soene which, for spectacular effect, 18 1Ot appronched by the most gorgeous pro- ductions of the stage. People wore their Sunday clothes, and the bright and varied hues of the costumes of thousands of women and children, moving in a wavy mass along the streets, was a scene m itself, worth a journey ot mauy miles to see. The streets were not only crowded, and vacked, but every window along the line of march was occupled and so were the roofs of the buildings. The crowd was a good-natured one and, while awaiting the appearance of the parade, amused themselves by criticising the appear- ance of cach other. There was laughter, cheers and music,one of those medleys of sound that betokens a holiday. And what a holiday it was; Fourth of July! Christmas! All the hol- days in the category. Yesterday Omaha ex- celled them all. It was Omaha's own day, and her citizens and neighbois of the state of lowa, joined in its colebration, ‘The parade! The pageant was formed with but litle confusion or delay. The arrangements were vory nearly verfoct. Where they were in- terfered with it was because of late comers. Each exhibitor know his place in the line. The different divisions formed upon the different streets from Sixteenth to Tenth, with their right resting on Harney. At the word of command from Major Clarkson during the notes of a dozen bands, the different divisions wheeied into line and the march was begun. Thousands of dollars were represented in the floats that passed by. There were single exhibits costing $5,00 or moro, Bands played and evorybody cheered. DRUMMEKS ON THE MAROH Over 300 Couriers of Oivilization in a Grand Column. Too much caunot bo said in praise of the traveling men, Regardless of any disap- pointment or inconvenience occasioned by the postponement of the parade Wednesday, they got to the front on time yesterday, looking just as bright, cheerful and happy as though nothing had occurred to interfere with their arrangemients. At half-past 8 o'clock the boys commenced to nssemble in the board of trade, where they douned their badges, belts, parasols ana fans, preparatory to parading President. Lobeck was there to announce his programme, reiterato his opinion as to what the drummers’ show would have been had it taken place as originally arranged aud congratulate those who reported for duty yesterdny. Very fow of the Beatrice delegation re- mained to take part, and_not more than one- third of the Council Bluffs boys wore able to return. Neither of thom attempted to dis- tinguish their respective clups by appearing in_a body. They marched promiscuously with the Omaha association, Having been assigned to place in the vro- cossion immediately behind the Omaha Guards, the trayeling men formed on Elov- enth street south of Harnoy, under com- mand_of their marshal, W.' L. Eastman and his assistants, C. W. Clare, T. Harvoy, Aug Myer, J. H. Gurnett ana Harry Lodor. They marched four abreast, and by actual count there were 304 in lne. Wednesday there would have been 500. A finer-iooking body of men never moved in military style along the paved strects of this or any other city. The musical Union and Crete bands fur- nislied excelient music for them, the former at their head and the latter about the iniddle of their column, which, when strung out, covered five blocks of tho street. Along the route the mass of people shouted *bravo,” and checred lustily as the hand- some ‘‘drummer boys” passed by. A blue silk, gilt trimmed banuer, carried by their stalivart standard bearer, bore this motto, “Always to the front,” which, in its sentiwent, covers a whole chap- ter of entcrprisc, push and enthusiasm of Nebraska's commercial representatives. Those who registered yesterday, not i cluded in Wednesday’s published list, wor H. Mead, Charles E. Jonanuus, P. A. E. W. Holly, Omaha; W. J. Gorm. W. Chambers and Geo. H. Clark, Lmcoln; T. F. Scanlon, Omaha; A, W. Wil' liams, DoKalb; U. B. Taylor, Geo. W. Mad- den, Lincolo; 5. N. Kohn, F. M. Holly, A. 1. Seebohm, A, H. Bosselnman. E. A. Oulces, C. M. Mead, ¥. W. Christy, W. H. Brown, A. 8. Holnes, Omaha. ‘Among the Council Bffuffs traveling men were the following: I, J. Stark, R. H. Ben- aott, Ed. Harvey, Ed. C. Drake, H. C, Tranklin, F. M. Corbaley, B, C. Gleason, W. K Ne . R. Levin, Joha Woodward, P. R, Shephard, W. H. Tayior, FEd. Keyes, R. J. McHride, Joseph isollinger, Charies Hass, W. 'S, Homer, W. M. Flemiog, ' Charles Moore, Julivs Hoor, W. H. Wakefleld, W. H. Shepard, Churtes Beno, Tom Wiloy, Frank Marun, J! W. Dixon, J. C. Dille, A.' 'l Hoffmuyr, ' F. H. Oreutt, P, Peterson, E. P. Fuller, A. . Dempsey, George Ruddy, Arch Mueller, H. Coffcen, J. G. Sackett, H. R. Oberholtaer, W. A. Wolls, George Reeder, G. S. Doane, A.'E. Seleutt, James Patterson, C. F. Toll, H. G, Maskin, W. B, Mack, Homer Whiting, J. A. Odell, Fred Toll, J. W. Shumway,Jonn Morris, R. J. McBride, R, H. Bennett, A. L. Dulle, ‘Goorgo Rudio, J. G. ‘Sherman, Will iam H, Taylor, U. 5. Homer, I, A, Slichter, John G, Woodwara. At tho close of the parade, and by invita- tion of Photographer Hoyne, the entire dele- fakion wont i@ body, arranged thomselves n o group on the east steps of the court house. and had their picture taken. At 1 o'clock a speciul train, placed at their du\lml. conveyed these men, their wives and sweethearts, to tho fair grounds, where ent the alternoon looking at the cattle, machinery, farm products and the races. Firet Division. Four mounted policomen preceded the first division, Then caine a platoon of *‘the finest,” eight abreast, in command of Chief Seavey and detailed as follows Advance guard—Sergeant Whalen, officers Cusack, Wilber, Bolas Dougberty, Me- Kray. Mounted polico—~Ofiicers Evans, Ellis, Shoop, Haze. First platoon—Captain Cormack, officers Fleming, Curry, Cook, Cullen, Fields, Pu- Boyde, Mouroe. Second platoon—Sergeant Moystn, officers Gustofson, Ryan, Mornell, Stiles, Vauous, "r'i'fl:au""m' issane. lutoon—Sergeant Haze, Oficers Burnu‘ urr, Everle, Iisher, McBride, Allen, Dubois, Robbi Fourth platoon—Sergeant Sigwart, O cers Walker, Newiman, Drummy, Shields, Mitohell, Lee, Clark, Foley. Meuios, " il “tirady, Hegen Sobeck o8, rady, €8, 00 ,Blwm.‘knlu. y o r guard—-Oficers Hinchey and McCar- *thy. %'In men marched like veterans and pre- sented & magniticout appoarance. They made the finest appearance ever made by the local police force in this city. Follo these came the marshal, Major Clarkson, respiendent with decorations and splendidly mounted, and after him, on spirited Lorses, the aides, Joseph Garncay, jr., C. F. Woeller, Robert Easson, J. 1. Riley and 0. B. Burmelstor. “Aftor thoso was the Omaha guards band in their beautiful uniforms one of the features of the great parade, This introduced our own Omaha Guards, Captain Scharff commanding, with their fhlwnlnz equipments, Their perfoct march- ng and mnnh? appearance, called out fre- quent applause and comment from the spec- tators. The drummers, whose parado is described elsewhere, followed, and afler them, in oarriages, robed iIn purple and fino linen, the mayor and, council The musio of the Crote baud next heralded the coming of the Omaha fire department, and a magnificent appearance they pre- sented. 'The horses, always beautiful, seemed to appreciate that they wore on dress parade. and arohed their necks and prancea accordingly. All_the machines had been rnlluhofl till Yhey shone like burnished gold* Ribbons and flowers in wreaths and festoons hung on the horses, and all over the various trucks and carts. It would be impossiblo to describe all the decorations, where all wero so boautiful and_elaborate, spocial mention might, however, be made of No. 6 hose, with its many fostoons of flowers, the Durant engine and No, 2 hook and 1adder truck, the horses of which were literaily harnessed with flowering vines. Following is the detail: Chief, Jack Galligan; first assistant, Charies Saulter; sccond assistant, John Barnes, No. 1 Hoze Company—L. Cassidy, captain ; P, Dempsey, James Connelly, H. G Clements, William Anderson, No. 3 Hose—Mike Carter, captain; James Wagnor, Join McBride, M. Mulvinill, Pete McGuire and Tom Downs. No 8, With the Chemical Engine—~Georgo P. Windheim, captain; Joseph Vanderford, Charles Cox and Horb Heard, No. 4--Sam Crowley, captain: Gus Wil linmson, Nels Nelson and George Miller. No. f.—John Anderson, captain; James O'Neill, Mike Goggins and William Smith, No. 6—Frank Graves, captain; George Baker, Pat Noonan, James McNamara, Don - nis Lane, William Sidell, F. HBouner and George Blake. Hook and Ladder Truck No. 1—Tohn Bur- dick, captain; Jos Lauck, lieutenant; Charles Tingle, Spud Farrish, P. [, Mo Carty, M. Cavensugh, Joo Lanx, Frank Merik, Joo Winslow. Hook and Ladder Trnck No. %—John Simpson, captai George Cragen, liouten- ant; James Cormick, M. J. Cuff, Charles Ellington, Thomas Tobm, K. K. Hermer, John Ormsby. Sccond Divistion. The second division formed on Twelfth street south of Harney. It was hoaded by the Musical Union band. The wholesale grocory trade wus the first featuro ropre- sented, and Dudley Smith acted as marshal, Chase & Sanborn had a pretty float filled with specimen cans and boxes of coffeo. ‘The Sloan & Johnson float had a pyramid of small bags of coffee. The Meyer & Raapke com had canned fruits and a picture of their establishment. F. B. Saimon & Co. and James W. Nichol- son, merchandise brokers, followed in car riages, with I'. W. Meegan as marshal, Mr. W. B. Hogan was murshal of the boot and shoe division. ‘The American Hand- Sewed Shoe company was the first in line. Kirkendall, Jones & Co. had a com putting fourth tho merits of their goods The hut and cap division was marshalled by Mr. Darrow. Parrotte & Co. led the van with & very neat advertisement of their Gate City hat, the float contaning the pretty de- vice with a red, white and blue fer ith a handsome eate. An ornamented b wagon of the sama company followe. Darrow & Logan had a huge top on their float with the words “Always on Top;” a full-bearded youth weariog a huge straw hat was another feature, Mr. Arthur C. Smith was the marshall of the dry 2oods division. M. k. Smith & Co, had one of the prettiest floats in the procession, being a prettly von- structed grotto containing four beautiful little ladies and two georgiously attired drivers. All the hangings were ot red and blue piush. The Kilpatrick-Koch float was drawn by six tine horses, each beingridden by a colored youth dressed 1n white. C. F. Weller was marshal of the wholesale drug division. The Richardson Drug company had a gilded mortar surmouvted by un eagle, and the flout was manned by four sailors. J. A Ftller & Co. were represented by a Lilliputian carrisge and span of ponies, The syrup trade was represonted by Far- rell & Co., who had the industry picturod with a living tree, the boiling kettle and barrel. Dan Parrell, jr., was marshal. J. E. Baum was marshal of the wholesale hardware. The first toat was a_remarkable one, being a full-rigged ship with sails and other accoutrements, advertising the clean clipper axe, sold by Rector & Wilhelumy. The ship was manned throughout with sailors, Himebaugh & Taylor displayed a number of labor-saving machines. The Lee-Clarke-Andresen company float was a boat containing a company of hunt- ers. The craft was manned by four colored singers, who sang negro melodies along the route. The Baum Iron company had an immense anvil, twelve feet high, escorted by four blacksmiths with red jackets and leather aprons. McBrien & Carter had a gang of men on- gaged turning out sheet iron work. Milton Roeers had four vehicles laden with stoves and ranges. L. J. Drake was marshal of the wholesale division, in which the Consolidated Tank Line company was the solitary representa- tve. Agron Chadwick marshaled the miliing de- partment, in_which the Omaha milling com- pany had'a pyramid of sacks of flour. The Omaha type foundry represented a printing ofice scene, with & job press in operation, Third Division, This division moved from Thirteenth south of Harney, The assistant marshals were J. R. Lehmer, J. I, Murphy, Martin Linder- L Kirstead, R. J, Dinnng, C. H. s Meyer, J. H. Thompson, and W. L. M gue. The division was heuded by the Union Pa- cific band and the Union Pacic's ex- hibit, than which nothing in the procession attracted more attention. t consisted of an engine, tank und freight car all gotten up in the most accurate and correct style so that at a short distauce oue could not distinguish between itand the genumne, The locomotive was of the pas- seuger type. Drivers, headlight, oyl- inders, sand box, bell, whistle, ptlot and everything else in exuct fac simile of the mammoth machines that pull the overland fiyer from Omaha to Ogden. The Elkhorn line exhibited a mammoth float representing a hopper, ‘‘Omaha,” into which the counties trioutary were pouring thewr contributions over the Elkhorn route, which astreamer proclaimed to be the “Best Omaha Feeder,” ‘The Missouri Pacific and Burlington routes were represented by wagons with il- luminated designs. Klopp, Bartlett & Co, and the Omaha Type Foundry had & printing press in operation. G, H. Fairbanks & Co. exhibited scales, winamulls and kindred ware. The Garneau Cracker compaoy distrib- uted “‘snowflakes” from white tloats drawn by white horses and containing girls in white scattering the tempting pastry. An- other float contained Garneau’s Snowfake nine playing u gume of ball, The furniture display was magnificent, Dewey & Stone had six vans loaded with costly furniture. Hill & Youug had two vans—oue of furniwure and one with carpets and stoves. The display made by Chamber- 1ain, Anderson & O'Connell was also fine, B. Trostler, Max Meyer, A. V. Trott, Armstrong & Co. and G. H. Mack & Co. displayed the cigar trade and were headed by a wagon bearing a number of Omaha cigarmakers' union represeutatives, who were at work making cigars en route. The mottos encouraged the patronage of home industry and the using of union label cigars, Gus Andreen o wagon load of safes which a gang of burglars were vainly en- deavoring to . He also displayed his patent shutter. The Soik Manufacturing company and the Omaba Awning company made & display of tents and awnings. & Fred Krause had a walking broom factory b line. ‘The Omaba Rubber compauy and Z T, Lindsay & Co., had displays of belts, fire hose and rubber clothing. A. Booth and Peyocke Birothers had oyster foats. B. Graddenburg represeuted the leather and shoe findings trade with a nealy deco- rated wagon loaded with goods. The Bemis Bag company had & fine display n: ul:n producks guarded by three hadsowe Kirls. Murphy, Wasey & Co, sxhibitited a big load of chairs made at thelr Omaha taotory. P. J. Quigley had two wagons loaded with his manufacturod soap. The Aome Iron works had an exhibit of wire fences, grates and other manufactures. F. J. Plain gave an exhibition of the actual ‘work of upholsterin, ‘The Nebraska laundey, Kopp, Driebus & Co. confections, the German Yeast company, and Seelly Bros., expressmon, had decorated delivery wagons in the line, Fourth Division. Heading the fourth division was the Swed- ish band in the red and gold helmets and soarlet uniforms. Following came the Pa- cific Express company's men, soventy-five etrong, carrying red and white striped um- brellas and appropriate banners. O. 8. Pot ter, the genoral local agent of the compan was assistant marshal of this department, and in his gaudy trappings and the way he sat his fery, untrained Pegasus, resombled the commander-in-chief of an invading army. The display made by the Pacifle Exvross men was one of the attractive features of this division. These men, fifty strong, hand- some young fellows, showily costumed in red and black and blue and white blazers, straw hats with gay colored bands, in lino were yreatad with cheers along the entiro line of march. Their entrancing maneuver under command of Captain F. P. Thorn- ton, and Licutenants J. Hdywood and R, B. McKelvey, evidence the most careful drilling, and their efforts wero heartily appreciated by the thousands ond thousands of delighted spectators. T. K. Sudborough, (n major-general's uniform,was the cynosure of all eyes. Following these came the men and wazons of the Americun and United States expross companies, and altogether this branch of the great commercial world made a display that had but few equals in the entire grand pa- geant, Anotlier docidedly impressive feature of this division was the magnificent exhibivion made by the Mn“uo‘ Milburn & Stoddard company, earriage, buggy and agrioultural implement manufacturers. The premier fea- ture of their display was a colossal six-horse wagon which was a solid mass of odorous blossoms and evergreon, On the front, sides and end of this imposing spectaclo, wrought, 1n a bed of solid evergreen from vari-colored chrysanthemums, were the words: “Imple} ments,” “Wagons" and “‘Harness.” S. W Cray was the assistant marshal. Another striking display was that made by J. S, Cameron, of the piano parlors, 113 North Fifteenth street. Cameron's wagon was one of unique and novel design, covered almost wholly with soft colored plush, while within the beautiful structure wasan up- right piano, upon which Windolph, the pro- fessor, discoursea his liveliest airs, The Press and Publishers aud Typogra ical union’s display, D. C. Dunbar, mar: and A. S, Halstead, assistant, was ve the long file of printers representing all the city publications, making & show that at- tractod universal attention. The boys, clad in yellow dusters and silk tiles, carried ap- propriate banners, and enjoyed ' themselves with as much gusto as the lookers-on. They wurul marshaled as on the day of the labor parade. Mount & Grifiln, the coal men, Wero repre- sented by several wagons becomingly deco- rated, while the People's Installment,_house, the Bohn Sash and Door company, Mitchell, Lewis & Co., farm lmplements, the Omaha Hardware company, all made elaborate dis- plays and added much to the genoval attrac- tiveness of the grand demonstration, Lininger, Metcalf & Co. had several wagons in tho line, one float bearing a corn sheller, cultivator, a pen with & porker and a variety of cereals. Fifth Division. The fifth division was in charge of J. W. Walker, with W. R. Drummond, 8. Zimmer- man, Wm. Segelke, J. E. Riley, Jeff Bed- ford, F. . Boyd and J. E. Riloy as assist- ant marshals, The fifth division, assistant marshal, Frank H. Boyd, represented the Union stock yards and packing houses at South Omaba. A delegaiion of cowboys led followed by five attractive aud elegantly decorated wag- ons of the Armour-Cudaby packing company. The wagons were drawn by six richly caparisoned horses, each reprasenting the respective departments of corned meats, smoked meats, lard and oils, tin can making and the sausage department. The bone wagon was u model of beauty and art work. T'wo wagons from Swift & Company’s houses followed one bearing a steer only two vears ola weighing 2,100 pounds, the other Wwas tier after tier of canned meats tastetul- ly arranged and displayed in the most at- tractive manner. South Omaha's display was as character- istic of as it was creditable to the Magic City. The Krug brewery was ropresented by a large, six-horse wagon, decorated with loops and bunting. On the front of the wagon was a picture represonting the brewery as it appeared in 1850, and on the buck was un- other picture representing the present mag- nificent structure. This wagon was in charge of William Wecker, William Seaman appeared with nineteen buggies, sleighs, wagons, etc. fler & Co sent fcur wagons loaded with all kinds and brands of liquors. Pomy & Segelke had three wagons loaded with soda and mineral water. The Ford Roofing compauy were ropre- sented by & complate rootiug outfit, W. L. Irish, the lamber aund coal man, had alarge float with an immense globe which revolved continually, and the motto, *Let the bali roll, but go to W. L. Irish for lum- ber and_coal.” The Omuha Lumbar company had a load of all sorts of dressed lumber, The city of Pierre, Dak., was represented by a gaily decorated carriage containing four proty young ladies, D. O. Clark sent several coal wagons with different varieties of coul, W. R. Drummond had 8 number of fine carriages, buggies and wagons aud the new unfinished patrol wagon mounted on & truck, William Snyder's turnout consisted of a carriage workshop on wheels with mechanics ut work on a phaeton. C. K. Morrill, the contractor, had a new wagon handsomely decorated ,a spirited horse, and a lot of fancy inside woodwork. The Bohn Sasn and Door company sent a wagon loaded with all kinds of doors, win- dows, pillars, railings, etc. J. 8. Christenson, the paper hanger, was represented by a large float covered with various styles of paper hanging. ‘The Provident savings life insurance com- pany was represented by two floats, each drawn by four horses. The first repre- sented a widow, with two children, in u hapoy, prosperous home, and the second a family ~ extreme poverty. ‘I'he moral 1 be conveyed was that a policy in the company insured protection from want ana povetty. Metz brothers sent a wagon heavily iaden with beer, over the kegs of which were gar- lands of various colors. Storz & Iler had Gambrinus under a canopy, surrounded by kegs of beer and a number of votaries who eagerly quafled the foaming beverage. A. Hospe had an elegant display of pic- tures of all kinds and subjects, some of them of the most costly order. The Chicago bargain boot 'store had the old woman who lived in the shoe. Paxton & CGallagher had sided wagons showing Omaha to be the center of the sur- rounding country. Sixth Division. Thlilllllh division was in charge of Robert cox. The Wagner Oil company had several tank wagons in hoe, Hoyn, the photographer. sent & large wagon docorated with etchings and photo- raphs. In each of the four corners were fimn girls behind large frawes, represeating the goddess of art. ‘The Omaha business college was repre- sented by & large carryall contwning & num- ber of the pupils of the school. The U. S, Wiud Engine & Pump company sent & llrse float containing ruvber hose, belting, and @ hat.dsome pyramid constructed of steam whist Sonnenschin & Valentine were represented by @ large band fragon made of ears of corn, and containing the West Point juvenile band. Browning, King & Co., had a large tally-ho coach fillea with young men, Nicoll, the tailor, appeared with several hacks of employes neatly dressed. The 99 cent store senta delivery wagon loaded with toys und decorated with flags and fancy paper. C.- F. Garduer, the furnace maa, sent & large float with workmen constructing a fur- nace, M. E. Smith, the wholesale dry goods man bada fairy bower in which sats uumber of neatly and richly attired young ladies. The chamber in which they ‘sat was fan- tastically desigued, made of metal with the u&mflng hung with portisresgand the floor richly carpeted. 0 o The Northwnloflh« ife Tnsurance com- pany were ropresent! y & float containing contrasting piotures showing the advisability of providing for the family by taking out a polioy with this company, ety A The Close, From the corner of, Eleventh and Harney stroets the line manehed wost on Harney to Sixteenth, to Farnam, to Tonth, to Douglas, to Fiftoenth, to Webster, to Sixteenth, to Harney and disbanaed, When the right of the line reached Far- nam and Sixteenth stfcet on the return it ‘was received by the marshal and his ades. The drummers opened 'fanks and thus al- lowed the immense display to pass through to the place of disbandment, After the inst feature had passed the drummers marched in most jubilant spirits to the court house sauare, where they disposed themselves on the east torracos in attitudes as graceful and easy as their gonial natures and were caught by tho mammoth camera of a local pho- tographer. Notes. General Brisbin, of Fort Custer, viewed the procession from tho buggy of Charles 1. Dowey, by whom ho was driven through ho oity. Tho most despicable man on tho streot, was ono who, after standing hulf an hour on one side of the streot, rushed through the ranks of the drummers to the other. “Say Jinmy," shouted & non-uniformed drummer at the Millard to one in the parade, tako off that hat.” I can't, I'vo a bald head,” was tho reply, which caused hearty laughter. Nearly overy drammer sported a hand- some mustache. The column of marching drummers ex- tended on Douglas street from Ninth to Fif- teenth, Chief Gallighan was driven behind a mag- nificont team of grays, perhaps the finest of the lighter hurses in the procession. Voteran Chief Fisher of the Duraats with breast bedecked with complimentary medals and the bell of his silver trumpet filled with flowers was a familiar feature in the buggy at the head of bis boys. The Durant stoamer which was driven by Mr. Dowall, made auothor appearance on the streots after a long retirement. Wilson & Brunner, of the Mid-Continent Boiler works had a mammoth boiler on wheels. THIRTX+«THOUSAND STRONG. The Attendance at the Fair Grounds Yestorday. =Day’s Prozramme, Omaha’s boasted and really very superior street railway facilitics wel yesterday afternoon to ac thousands who visited the fair grounds, mediately after the trades’ display in the city, which ended at 12 o'clock, the multi- tudes headed for the fair grounds, and every avalable motor, grip and uorse car was brougut into use. The strain on every lino was enormous. Knowing ones sought ad vantage by going on Tenth street to inter- cept the cable lines, but found them crowdaed even there, although a three-minute service was used. The motor cars were 8o badl) crowded that force had to be re- sorted to .n - several instances to prevent passengers already aboard from being crushed by those desiring to be among the first on the ground. Cars were run every few minutes and all were crowded. Many passengers walked as far as Cass street to cateh the empty cars ro- turning from the groutids and paid double fare for the privilege of securing transports tion to the grounas, The consolidated com- pany had o full force 0f borss cars running north from Lake stréet to accommodate tho fair patrons of the dable. The crush was awful. Women ana ildren rode on the steps, clinging to the occupied seats and suffering all kiads ot inconvenicnce for the Purpose of getting to the fair. Keep @ pro- cession like this moving for three hours, cars running every three minutes and all crowded and a faint idea 18 sécurca of the vastness of the crowd that was on the fair grounds at 8 o'clock. Breathing space was all that was aliowed to those who got inside the amphi- theater gate, and even thay was given by grudgingly. The crowd encircled the entire track. It was estimated by competent judgzes that fully 30,000 people visived the grounds during the day. The displays in the various departments yesterday attracted great attention, The exhibit of flowers in the floral hall is the finest ever made in the county. Promi- nent among the exhibitors ave A. Hodges, W. H. Foswer, W, J. Hesser, C. Erflinger, O'Hansen and S. B, Stewart, The displays consist of ferns, 'ms, geraniuts and -an endless variety of both foliage and blooming plants, and exquisito pieces of ornamenta- tions made from cut flowers. Hall No. 8 is entirely taken up with a dis play of Nebraska grown fruits aud seeds that is really fine. The seeds can mnot be ‘beaten in the world, sad the fruits displayed rival the products of the Californias. The farm products, especinlly the exhibits made by Washington county, are magnificent and manifold. The art hall is a feature of the fair and embraces a fine exhibition of the novel and the artistic. One of the taking foatures in this department 18 a collection of autographs belonging to S. H. Calboun, jr., of Nebraskn City. The collection includes letters, auto- graphs and documents written by prominent people in the history of the nation, Soweof them are more than a century old. The Omaha Business college has a display of pen work. W, H, Alexander displays a lov of fine oil paintings, avd Miss Blanche Ark- wright shows a collection of portraits in crayon. There are also fine displays of china painting and fancy work. THEY TOUK A TUMBLE, A Shed at the Kair Grounds Falls With the Drammers, The traveling men were king bees at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon. At 1 o'clock, according 1o the proviously ar- ranged programme, they boarded a special train at the Webster street depet and in ten minuves were whirled to their point of destination, where many thousand people welcomed them, and the association e: tended tho freedom of the entire exhibition. ‘With many thousand thanks and much good feeling they accepted both, and sailed in for for a merry time. It is usaless to attempt to argue that they did not have it, because they did. In onein- stance, at least, the boys not only attracted special attention but created some excite- ment, About 200 of them, accompanied by their lady friends, bad sougly seated thom- selves on a temporary shed just west of tho grand stand, which permitted them to have an excellent view of the track, and from where they expected to wituess the rac But this expectation’ proved to be a sorry disappointment, During the bum of con- versation and laughter, timbers began to crack, the shed began 'to fall, and such a scrambling of men and ‘women as was wit- nessed for about two minutes has not boen equaled in many a day, 'ortunately the ac- cident hud no serious results. ‘I'he shed was relieved of 1its weight so quickly that it only fell partially down, THE RACES, Another Immenss Orowd Witn the Speed Events, In spite of every effart Lo gt the racing off as expeditiousiy as possible yesterday after- uoon, the first race swyas not called until fif- teen minutes of 2. The amphitheater had been crowded with an impatient throng of people loug before this nhour, and the fences were lined a dozen or more deep half way around the track, while the homestrelch was a sea of carriages. The spectators became much provoked at the needless deiay, and mani- fested their displeasure in loud and d cordany cries. Starter Wheeler, howeve ‘Wwas in no way responsible for the long wait, but did everything in his power to races off at the specified time, 1 0'clock. The owners of the horses are o blame and no one else, and there. should be some effectual way devised to make them come 10 time with more promptitude. ‘The judees and tiwers were the same as Tuesday with the exceptiou of Charlie Me- Cormick, additional timer. ‘The first race yesterday afternoon was the 2:20 trot, purse $500. Followiog were the tarters and the vositions drawn: A. A. Sweariogen, Mendota, i, b. g Colonel Walker; G. W. McRea, New Hollaud, b. g. Chirl:‘ H.; Mat Maloney, Spencer, Ia., blk. m. Bied; P. T. Reyuol Lake Beaton, ses Minn., Roan Jack; ¥, H. Bender, Newton, Kan., b. . D. H.; George Grimes, Chicago, 8. m. Laura Belle, Starter Whoeeler got the horses off for the first heat without much monknylns, Bird going off in the lead, but soon yieiding to Charley H., who trotted in fine “style, win- ning the heat by a couple of lengths, ' Bird second, Colonel Walkor third, Dan | fourth, Laura Belle fifth, and Roan Jaock last. Time—2:351¢, Considerable time was oconsumed fn Enumg the horses away for the second head ut finally they wero sent off in & bunch Oharley H. took the lead from the start and hold it thronghout the heat, leading Bird by three lengths. Bird took the place, Laura Belle third, Colonel Walker fourth, Dan H. fifth and Roan Jock distanced, tho horses straggling along Iike u flock of geese, 1t was evident that Bird could have won the third heat. He took the lead and the pole at the start, but at the quarter opened out and let Charley H. in. ~ At tho half Bird broke and dropped to third place, The finish was 1 spirited contest batween Charley H. and Colonel Walker, Charley H. won the nhoat und race, Bird second, Dan_H. fourth, Colone! Walker fourth, Laura Belle fiftn. Time—92:33, Walker was set back in the heat for deliberately running. He got third place in the race however, BUMMAR Charloy H. Bird 1 2 4 3 wold 14co WA the 308 olass, 00 The entries wero as follows Leo. Chicugo, b, s, Wilkesmont; Gorgs Zam; M, 5, purse 1. M. Grimes, Ch b, m. Yum ¥ McHenry, Froeport, Iil, b.m. Zatine: A. Thompson, Omaha, b. g Frank; M. M. Edgar, Hastings, Nob., Knight Tomplar; J. hane, Omaha, b, m. Minnio O. Aftor soveral scolrings the horsos were sent off evenly. Yum Yum went to the front at a clibping pace, but breaking badly on the second_quartor was passed by the whole gang. Zarina gained the lead at the half, prossed by Bay Erank and Wilkesmont. Tho little bay mare_could not e overhauled and passed undor the wire full length tho bost of Bay Frauk; Wilkes- mont third, Knight Tomplar fourth and Yum Yum and Minnie O, distanced. Timo—2:36. The horses were sent away for the second heat upon the second score. Zarina took the lead upon the start, but Wilkesmont passcd him ab tho half, Templar and Bay Frank struggling for third place. The first half mile was fast and intoresting, but the finish was vory tame. Zarina was_handicapved, Wilkesmon® second. Knight Templar third, and Bay Fraok fourth, Time—2:37%. Starter Whoelor threatenod tho drivers with a fine if they persisted in scoring of the pole hor nd with this threat over them they got away in a bunch, brole upon leaving the wire, but quickly re- covered and trotted to the front, but Leld up at the half and was passed by Wilkesmont, Zarion's driver was threatened with oxpul sion 1f he aidn’ t his horse go, and after that he got down to business and recovered bis placo iu the lead. Zarina won the heat, with Wilkesmont a good second, Tomplar third, Bay Frauk fourth. The heat was de- clared off, however, on the ground that Wilkeswont had been pulled. Pools were also decla In trotting the hoat over, a new driver was put on Wilkesmont, Zarina won the heat handily, Bay 1'rank a poor second, Wilkes- mont third, Knight Templar fourth.! Time— oly nt. SUMMARY, Zarina,.... Bay Frank Wilkesmon PO e Templar. e 3 4 Tim, 3, 9:373, The third event was a tiuree-quarter mile dash, with Waboo Duke, Are H, Shibbo- leth, Brigade and Little Mamie in the field. Little Mamie was given the pole. The horses were started from the quarter pole, and got away in a bunch. Passing the stand Wahoo Duke led, with Archie close up cothers in a_bunch, Archie H won running heavily, Waboo Duke a zood second, Little Mamie third, Shibboleth fourth, Brigade fifth, Yang King sixth, Time-—1:20, ‘The fourth event was the 2:30 stallion trot, purse §500. The starters were b, s. Nutland, owned by Matt Maloney, Spencer, Tn.; b, s. Ignus Fatuus, owned by L. W. Parrotte, of Kenney, Neb.; br. s. Talevera, C. W. Beach, Auburn, Neb.; bik. s. Graham’s Mambrino, R. Graham, Scribner, Neb., The following places wero draw! Nutland, Talevera, Mambrino and Fatuus. After the usual de- lay Starter Wheeler gave the word, and the horses gou off on a line as even as if it had been 8 string stretched across the track. Mambrino was first to show in the front, which _ vautage, however, was not obtained until a full quarter had been trot- ted. Once in the lead, however, and tho other contestants hadn’cit in them to overhaul the black and he trotted home an easy winner, Talevera second, Nutland third and Fataus fourth. Time- . The second heat was also won by Mam- brino after as pretty a piece of trotting as was ever seen upon the track. Talevera was again second, Fataus third and Nutiand distanced. Time—2:31%{. ‘Talevera won the third heat, belng pushed all through by Fatuus, with Mambrino a poor last, Time—2:831. 'Ihe final event on the day’s card was the 2:24 trot, for a purse of $500. The horses started in the following positions: Spartan, b. g, G. Goodell; Frank P., b, 8., Perry Bros,, Wayne, Neb.; Robert Rysdik, C. K. ke, Mexico, Mo.: Thalberg, b. g., G. C. Bates, Decorah, Ia. Rysdik looked like a sure winner until ne entered the quartor, when he broke badly, aud the whole crowd pressed close upon_ his wheels. The oldest inhabitant, who drove Thalberg, gave the gelding the whip and he responded by going to the front and under the string by a length, Time—2:301; Spartan second,itys- dik third and Frank P, fourth, The second heat was a finely contested one, Thalberg and Frank P. makiug u game fight for first horses. The latter left his feet badiy in the final stretch and the old man drove Thalberg in again at a jog; Irank P, second,Spartan third and Rysdik last. Time— 2:201¢, “The third heat was & good one. Thalberg weut to the lead at once and could have won easily had he not been pushed off his feet. ‘This gave the rest time to pass him, but he caught up a second time, thea broke again, and fell hopelessly in the rear, Svartan com- ing in first, Rysdik second, Frank P, third and Thalberg last, Rysdik, however, was set buck to fourth place for foul driving. Time- 3034.. Darknes aving fallen upon the land the finishing touches of the last two races will be given to-day. The running race, a three-quarters of a mile dash, was a very enthusiastic event and came right after the 2:38 trot. The starters were Little Mamie, br. m., P. H, Butler; Archie H., br. g., 1. Walter, Stan- ton, Neb.; Shibboleth, s. 5., R. F. Roberts, Emmons, Kas; Wahoo Duke, 8. g, C. Nethaway, Wahoo, Neb.; Brigade, b, g, D. H. Bradley, and Young King, br. b, H, Phillips, Omaha. The horses went away on & jump without any false starts, as extraordinary as this may secm, and was won after a close run by Ar- chie H in 1:20; Wahoo Duke second; Ma- mie third, ‘There was a half mile chariot race rung in after the fourth tace, apparently to consume time. There were two chariots, one driven by Mons. Pedro, aua the other by Senorita Isabella, ‘The latter handled her quartette of fiery steeds skillfully, but Pedro, by & lit- te smart work, canie out ahead. The erowd wanted the lady to win, and Pedro’s dash home was not To-day’s pre foals of 155, trottiug, in whicn will appear Chetwood, the celebrated stalllon that sold for $10,000; also the free-for-all with four en- tries; the 2:82 trotting for a purse of $1,000. There are oleven entries and the race will doubtless be an iateresting and lively one. Then there will be the usual runoing race. To-Day At the Fair, This will be another big day at the fair. The brass band contest, for which & number of the best bands 10 the country have en- tered, will teke place on the grounds at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. In addition to the regular programme of races, the long distance race by lady riders will be run this afternoon. At the Colisemm, Notwitbstanding tbe attractions offered by the thesters and the display of fire works, and the fact that neasly every one who had taken in the festivities of the day was awfully tired, the exposition at the Coliseum was attended' by thousands of people last night. In addition to the attractions the offered by waguiticent o displays, the Musieal Unlon band rendered an ole- gantly arranged programme of _olassical music, includaing seleotions from Reiohard, Forrayzi and other masto “Thon Art 8o Noar,” from Reiohard, and selections from The Beggar Student,”” by Millacher, wore the principal featuros. THE PYROT C DISPLAY. Omaha Ons Blaro of Rookets and Roman Oandies. Ab-h-heh-hoheh! Such was the exclamation that wont up from 8,000 people, old, young wnd middle aged, who gathored in the streot near Tie Ber building last night to witness the pyro- technic display of the Merchants' week car- nival. It was the word “Welcome," in lettors of fire of overy color and shade, that prompted this outburst of admiration, Its appearance was the sequel for one of the grandest spoc- taculur events ever scon in Omaha. As if by magic the air was filled with rockets, *devil among the tallors,” roman candlos, fire balloons, flower pots—in short, every conccivable thing in the lino of fireworks known, Firstit was a rockot leaping from 118 trough to split the air for a hundrod feet orgo and fill the gloom with & myriad of Dballs of firo; then & whirligig with its rapid revolutions: next a set pio peat, untii the words “Good Night” flashed out and the mighty throng disporsed. The display was a grand one and no mis- take, and was thoroughly approciatod by all who witnessod it The set pioces were nu- merous and very boautiful. Among the more important were the following: The Goddoess of Laberty, stauding with the shield resting at her feet, Tlus was es- pecially fine. The eagle, with wings out- spread, was u work of art’ of itself ana was grectod with tumultuous applause. The fig- ure on horseback was ulso worthy of especial mention. Not the loust by any means was the firo engine spitting forth flame and smoke, while the solitary fireman with lis hoso played on an imaginary blaze. 1t was the most lasting piece of the evening and elicited much favorable comment on the part of the spectators, *‘Industry must .thrive" was the motto under & dragon that spit fire for ten minutes and then subsided. Then there were mam- moth pin wheels and liiliputians and other unique pieces. It was simply grand. The streets presented an animated appear- ance. The arches at Sixtoentn and Farnam and Fifteonth and Douglas illumined by countloss olectric lights supplied from power furnished them from Tnr Bes, compared woll with the many colored lights in the buildings in the vicinity of each, Tue Bap and New York life were ouo blaze of glory. ‘The Paxton building was iliuminated from attic to cellar, It was oue of the greatest nights Omaha has ever seon, LAST NIGHT'S PARADE. The Sixth Ward Republican Club Passcs in Review. The Sixth Ward Republican Club appeared on the streets last night about 9 o'clock, in response to an invitation by the Merchants' week committee, extended to all clubs, to compete for a prize of §100 for the club mak- ing the best appearanco. The club had about 125 men in line. The procession was headed by Lioutenant O. C. Johnson on horsebacts, followea by the club's drum corps of eight pieces and their bana of fourteen pieces. Then followed Captain Crager and Licutenant Louis Littlefield. Next came four mounted nides and a carriage containing Councilmen Bailey and Shriver, President Grant and Vico Presidont Ulesick of the club. The carriage was followed by four aides, and these by n iarge float drawn by four horses. Tho float had a soldier on cach corner, representing the revolutionary period and the modern soldier. Under a canopy in the center sav tho Goddess of Liberty, impersonated by Miss Ethel Lake. The corners of the canopy were supported by Tadins in full war pait. Following the float were eight ladies, mounted and uniformed. Then the club proper appoared, mounted and marching by fours, The entire club were neatly uniformed in white blouses, with rod trimmings and sashes, and wearing white helmets with, brass spikes, KEach muan carried a torch® and their alignment was good. 1t had boeu the intention of the club to nave the float lighted aud run by electricity, but they were disappointed at the last mo- ment by the necessary machinery failing to arrive, although it was contracted for and paid for. If this plan could have boen car- ried out the parade woula havo been greatly improved, but the club is sure of the $100 offered by the committee, ‘The committee of the club having the parade in charge wore Messrs, Ed Cohn and Frank Spore. Another Flambeau Parade. The Flambeau club will make its second appearance this evening, and will entertain the thousands of Omaha's guests with the finest display of that kind ever seen in the city. The fireworks display will be much grander than that of Wednesday night. The famous Night Hawks will start promptly at 8:80 p, m., from the Omaha Guards’ armory, and proceed down Capitol avenue to teenth street: thence south to Juckson; east to Thirteenth; from Thirtoenth and Jackson they wiil turn north to Donglas; then west to Sixteenth; along Sixteenth to Cumings, thenco to Seventeenth, when thoy will turn back to Capitol avenue and disband at the armory, Kvery one who desires to see & fine pyrotechnic display ought to turn out to wel- come the Omaha Night Hawks, An Exhibition Run. Among the many events for the entertain- ment of the visitors from abroad to-day will be an exhibition run of the fire department a7 o'clock this evening. The run will be on Seventeenth street from Capitol avenue to Cuming. Points of Interest. The strangers visiting Omaha can, if they wish, find many places to go and sights to see that will be of interest to them. Besides the fair grounds, Coliseum, various thoaters, hotels and stores, are the following: Tunr Bee building, corner of Farnam and Seventeenth sireots. The New York Life building. The county court house, The government building, corner of Dodge and Fifteenth stroets, The Union Pacific headauarters building, corner of Ninth and F'arnam streets. ‘The Union Pacific shops. The Union Pacific bridge, ‘The smelting works, at the foot of Capitol avenue, The high school. Creighton college. G W, Lininger's art gallery, corner of Bigiiteenth and Davenport streets. ‘The Omaha-Council Blufts bridge, foot of Douglas street. The FKirst, Nebraska, United States, Omaha, Merchants and Commercial National bank buildings, Sacred Heart convent, on the Burt street wotor line. Nebraska Iostitute for the Deaf and Dumb, northwest of the city, Water works power house and reservoirs, at Florence. The cable rallway power house, corner of Harney and Twentioth streets, ‘The Omuha Motor comvany's pawer house, Nicholas and T'wenty-second streets., Hanscom park, southeast purt of the city. Board of trade buildiug, corner of IMarnam and Sixteenth streets. Brownell Hall, on South Tenth street. Union stock yards and ali the packing bouses, at South Omaha. The city jail, located on court Louse re, juare, ‘The central police station is in the east end of the old exposition bulldiug, on North Fourteenth streot, The central fire station is located on Har- ney, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth strests, B( taking a ride on the various motor and cable lines, one can enjoy the delightful ploasure of rapid transit, and also soo many of the finest residences and private grounds. —— Half Fare to Des Moines, For the Iowa state fair, commencing Aug. 29 and continuing until Sept. 7th, the *‘Rock Island Route” will sell ex- cursion tickets to Des Moines and re- turn for one fair for the round trip. 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