Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 23, 1890, Page 3

LIKE'S NOBLE WORK Iucidents in the Ministerial Careor of Rev. H. W. Kuhns. LUTHERAN BANNER BEARERS. How Thelr Church Fas Boen Huilt Up In Omaha—History of the Church Down to the Present. Pioneer Evangelical Lutherans. The death of Elder Lemon leaves only two of the old pioneer ministers in Omaha,—Rev. Mr. McCagno and Rev. Henry W. Kuhns, D. D, the latter having come here several years before cither Eider Lemon or Rev. McCague. Rev. Kuhns was the pionoer preacher of the English Evangolical Luth- (. eran church in Nebraska and the best cfforts and cnergies of his life wore spent in build- ing up the churches of that faith in Omaha. Heary W, Kutns was born August 1520, at Greensbure, the county scat of Westmoreland county, Peun: learned all he could at the public schools and academy in that place and in 1850 entered the preparatory department of Pennsylvania collewe at Gettysburg. The following year he entered the freshman class of the college. He completed the course with distinguished honors four years later, boing the Latin sa- Jutatorian of the class at commencement, Three times ho was chosen by his literary society as orator at these publio entertain- ments. He graduated in 1856, At the early of nine years he had resolved become @& ristian minister, and now having completed his cols legiate career, he enterea the theo- logical seminary at Gettysburg, where he re- In 1858 he found himsolf storial iabors and was ordained to preach, Although but a young man he was immediately commis~ oned by the Alleghany synod of Penn- sylvania to come as missionary to Nebraska, then & wild territory. He came to Omaba in_the summer of 185, Omaha was at that time only a little Tn~ dian trading village, and when RRev.Kuhns or- ganized the church he found there wero but nine Lutherans in the town. He was receiving but €500 per year as salary, aud the cost of the necessaries of life was 80 high here then that at the end of his first year ho found himself §150 1 debt. For a number of years he managed to make ends meet by only the most rigid economy and self-denial. Kev. Kuhns soon became popular among the early sottlers, and for his untiring zeal he was rewarded by seeing his flock steadily increasine. The first year the members of the congregation worshipped in the Metho- dist church, then stunding on Thirteenth street on the present site of the Omaha Na- tionai bank. The building was rented for an hour Sunday afternoon. The sec- ond year the congregation rented the Con- gregational church standing on the extreme edge of the town, Sixteenth and Far- nam streets. In 1360 the congregation bought a couple of lots on the present site of the Millard hotel. October 18 of the same year Rev. Kuhos was married to Miss Charlotte J. Hay, daughter of D | Hay of Johnstown, Pa. o chilaren have been born to _them, three of whom are liying Luther M., is & minister aud preaches at the Southwest Evangelical Lutheran church of this city. Paul W., is in the First Nat:onal John H., is 'attending Pennsylvania where his father and both his broth- cra were educated. In 1861 a parsonage was built near the church for the pastor und his young wife, Omaha was therf only an inconsiderablo town of 1,500 wnbabitants. forming & sort of gateway of immigrants who, not wishing to remain’ here, plodded througt it and plodded still further west. The town had only four churches, hardly one of which was self- supporting, and twice as many bastors whose meagro salaries wero supplemented by the charities of eastern boards. Then Omaba was in the midst of hard s, struggling with actual poverty. The ra of land and scores of town lots did not possess money enough to buy a pound of suger. Many left the city because they could not live if they remained. It was thought considerable of un achievement thav a church and parsonage small though they were. shiould be built inside a year. g the sessions of the logislature in 60 Rev. Kuhns acted as chaplain. irst church bell in Omaha was placed in the belfry of the Lutheran church. Fora number of years it was used as a fire alarm and every time there was o fire in the town Rev. Kuhns vigorously pulled the bell rope and thereby gave notice of the conflagration. Dr. Kuhns was a great worker inside s study us well as outside of it, and his ser- mons were distinguished for their ele 3 scholarship and finish, He was thoroughly cooversant with theological matters and never failed to interest his audience when he handled topics of that nature. Above all he was practical and his preaching apnealed not only to the heart but the reason of his audi- tors. He was a ready extemporaneous speaker and in time became the leading pas- tor of the oity, After fourteen years of hard work, with- out any vacations or rest, he found that his energies were failing through over exertion snd his physicians informed him that if he wished to live he must seek a climato of more even temperature than that of Nebraska. To tho profound regret of the church he resigned his pastorship here in 1872, The membership had then in- creased from nine to 230, great many people not members also attended the church rogularly and the little building was taxed to its utmost capacity. A hundred camp stools had been purchased and were used every Sunday to accommodate tuo overflow of auditors. Mr. Kuhns went to Nexbury. South Caro-, hina, to recuperate, but not 1o cease work. Ho found the church there without forty- two members and loft it s1x years later with 200. He caused thechurcn to be remodeled, & Parsonage to bo erected, and through his untiring efforts succeeded in getting Wal- hallow college moved to Newbury. To 1878 he went to Westminster, Md.,where he mot with his usual success, In 1853 the church and parsonage were burnt to the gmund. but he caused them both to be re- uilt grander than before, In 1857 he re- tired from the ministry and returned to Omaba to pass the remainder of his days snd look after his property interests here, He is comfortably fixed financially and need not work if he chose. Still he ‘is always ready to preach and fiill & pulpit in an emer- gonoy. At present he has an elegant home ut 2433 Franklin stroet. About ten years ago Newbury college con- ferred on him the honorary degree of doctor of divinitas, Rev, Bellhumer sucoeedea Rev. Kuhns as Eulor of tne mmanuel Evangelical Autheran church, a8 it was then called, in 1872, He came from Woster, O. Mr. Bell- humer remained only about a year, He was a good pulpit orator, but a decidediy differ- ot man from Dr. Kuhns, He afterwards left the Lutheran church to become a Presby- terian minister and still latex blossomed into & full fledged Congregational pastor, Rov. W, A, Lipe next became the pastor and commenced his ministerial career here in 1878, He became u very popular preacher aud did good work as an evangelist, tunately he left Omaha in 1870, A few years later he returned to this cit, is ot pres- ent connected with the mission school on Tenth street where he 18 domg effective work among the poor, Rev. H. L. Baucber, D, D., vrofessor of tho Greek language at the Pennsylvania col- lege, was the next minister sent here, He Was a very scbolarly man and his sermons were models of classio and literary excel- lence. He was o man of fine oratorical powers und the aducuted people of the city wore delighted with him. - His wide learning was noticeablo 1o bis sermons which were enerally expository, His wife, howevor, id not like the west and through her infi: ence he was induced Lo resign in 1550, after remainiog but oune ye The trustees of enusylvanig colloge were glad o wolcome him back to his old” position in that inatitu- tution of learning. About this time the members of the church | nduluf that they must soon erect u larger house of worshij looking for a desir- sble to bulld, “The Preuut site of Tug Bee buildiog was the choice of many of the mewbers, but the price asked. $4, was cousidered an exorbitant figure for only a Quarter of a block, Dr. Lewseuring reco mended the northeast corner of Sixteeuth snd Haruey stroets as an excel lent site, bu® the price asked for that, #3500, was con ered too much by most of the members Finally Dr. Leisenring, Mr. Droxol and Mr. Goodman ‘volunteered each to make good any loss that might be entailed by the pur chase. The quarter of a block was then bought for §3,500, This was 'less than ten years ago and yet today the naked ground, without the splen- did buiidings upon it, could not be purchased for #10,000. Augustus Kountze, now in New York city, but then an active member of the church, offered to duplicate any amount of money raised by the members of the socio toward building a houss of worship. About 25,000 was raised and Mr. Kountze, true to his_word, gave his check for that ‘amount. The members offered to name the church for him, but he declined this distinction, expressing a willingness to have it named for his dead father. The structure then, when built, was named the Kountzo Memorial chure Dr. George Stelling, gifted and good man, most remarkably s tho next pastor, coming here 1881, George I Steliing was born in Stolzenan on the Weser kingdom of Ha \ € many, on November 10, 1527, hence at the time of his death, January &, 1584, he was little more than fifty-aix years of age, At an early age ho came to this couatry, aud March 26, 1557, at Springfield, O., he was married to Miss Camelia Jane May. Twelve children were born to them, nine of whom arc still living. He was admitted to the university in 1857, and from that time to the day of nhis death' ho was a patient student sud hard worker. For twenty-seven years he was one of the most foremost preachers ib the Lutheran church and shortly before his death ho was president of the general synod of the United States, Dr, Stelling and his family came to Omaha in November, 1581, In & short time he made @& host of _friuds. In the pulpit or out, he was always the samo good, honorable, upright and generous nan. He was universally loved and re- svected, Through his efforts the present splendid place of worship was built, It was said of Dr. Stelling that ho never preacted a poor sermon. In mental vigor he has since been declared equal to Dr. Duryen aud quite similar to him in bis moth- ods of thought, Dr, Stelling’s diction was elegant, his presence superb and his elocu. tion perfect. He was the beau ideal of the pulpit orator. He resembled Senator Saun- ders considerably in appearance, and many languable stories are told about each being taken for the other. The sudden death of Dr. Stelling January 8, 1854, was a blow to the entire community and his demise was universaliy regrevted. Rev. Dr. Detweiler then became pastor and has remained ever since. Lately he has resigned. CHURCH a0l First Methodist Episcopal church, Seven teenth and Davenport streets, Rev. P. S, Merrill, pastor. Morning service, 10: m, Subject: ‘“Abram to Lot's Rescue. Evening service, 7:80 p. m. Subject: “Profit and Loss,” At this service the students of the Omaha Commercial college will be present. All seats free and all welcome. Young People's ¢ ty of Christian Kn- deavor meecting at 6:30 p. m, Young peo- vle are cordially invited. Sabbath school av 5:30 p. m. At the Young Men’s Christian association building soug service will be heid at 8:30 p. m. ied by H. L. Day. Sunday 4 p. m,, meeting for men only, addressed by John M. Hazelton, assistant stato secretary, on the subject: “Some Popular Fallacies.”” A cor- dial invitation is extended to all, especially w0 straugers sojourning in the oity. Good music by male choir and orchestra. Trinity Methodist_1piscopal church, cor- ner Twenty-first and Binuey. Morning sub- ject, *Delight in God’s House.” Evyening, “Sowing and Reaping.” At the South Tenth street Methodist Epis- copal church Sunday evening Rev. M. Soares of Minueapolis, and formerly of Eng. land, will preach. Rev. F. S. Blayney will preach both morn. ing and evening at Castellar street Presby- terian church, Sixteenth and Castellar. ospel services Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Rev. Robert Wheeler'of South Omaha will preach at Ontario chapel st 4 p. m. Rev. Wiliard Scott will preach in the St. Mary’s Avenue Covgregavional church both morning and evening. Evening lecture to young peoble on ‘‘Choosing an Occupation.” At the Southwestorn Lutheran church, ‘Twenty-sixth street between Poppleton and ‘Woolworth avenues, Rev. Luther M. Kuhns will preach at 11 a. m. on “Fidelity to Our Ability”” and at 7:80 p, m. on **The Rightful Place.” Hishop Giraves of western Nebraska will preach at All Saints church, Twenty-sixth and Howard streets, at the 11 o’clock serv- ice. The music will be “‘Benedicite” and “Benedictus,” by Florio; anthem, *I Will Arise,” by Florio; offertory, bass solo, ** O Lord Have Mercy,”” from Mendelssohn’s or- orio of St. Paul. At the 4 o'clock service Cantate” and “Deus” in C, by Goss; an- them, *'O Lord Why Sleepest Thou.” At the First Presbyterian church the com- munion of the Lord's supper will be cele- brated in the morning, and_new members will bo publicly received. In the evening the pastor will resume his series of histor- ical lectures, taking as his subject, ** I'he Dark Ages; Their Contribution to Civiliza- tion and Their Lessons to Us.” At the Central United Presbyterian church on Seventeenth, between Capitol avenue and Dodge, preaching by the pastor, Rev. John Williamson, D.D., tomorrow at 10:30 a. m, Supject: “Hear Jesus Christ.” The pulpit will be occupied by Augusto Soares of the Kvangelical association of London, at 7:80 p.m. on. J. M. Woolworth speaks at the Epis- copal church of the Gond Shepherd, Nine- teenth and Lake streets, Sunday evening at T He has selected an interesting tonic and will no doubt be up to his usual standard as a clear and forcible speaker, Newman M. E. church, Rev. J, E. Ensign, pastor. Quarterly mecting preaching at 10:80 &. m. by Presiding Elder Rev, 1. C. Clendening. Sacrament administered after sormon. Sabbath school at 12 m., L O, superintendent. Epworth League r meeting at 6 D m. Preaching at by the pastor. Suvject: *“Ihe Supreme iracle of the Bible,” . First Universalisi urch, Rev. Q. M. Shinn pastor, s at Central hall, 109 Fourteenth str between Douglas and . Mr. Shin subjects tomorrow, L, m., '‘The Healing Shadow;” 7:30 p. m,, first lecture on “'What Universalists Believe.” Rey. J. E. Ensign of the Newman Metlo- dist Episcopal church is preaching & sories of sermons Sunday evening gn *‘Evidences of Christianity.” "He invites anyone in the audience to present questions regarding bible truths they want answered. Dean Gardner will preach in the moruing and the Rt. Rev. Anson R. Graves, bishop of western Nebraska, will preach in the even- 10g at Trivity cathedral. Rev, N. M. Maon will preach at Unity church this morving, Subject: ‘‘Ihe Uni- verse u Divine Manifestation.” No evening lecture, At the Southwest Presbyterian church, corner of ‘T'wentieth and Leavenworth, there will be preaching at 11 &, m. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. J. W. Jon Morning subject: “Christian ~ Heroism.” = Evening subject: *Ihe Law of Succes A cordial welcome 1s extended to all, but especially to those without church homes. Take the Sixteenth street uud Park avenue motor line. Church of the Good Shepherd, corner of Nineteenth and Lake streets, Itev. J, P. 0, Lioyd, rector—During the Lenten season the Sunday evening services at the above church will be under the direction of the “Good Shepherd Chapter Brotherhood of St. Andrew,” wno have arranged for an address euch Sunday from o leading business or pro- fessional man of the city, The subjects will be of iuterest w men, especially to young men, and will tend to show the benefits to be derived frow leaging a Christian life, The Hon. J. M. Woolworth will deliver the first aaaress of the serios Sunday, February 28, at 7:50 p. m.; subject: *‘The Relation- ship Between Christianity, Business and Professional Life.” O. M. Carter, Esq., C. 8. Montgomery, Esq. are among those who bave also kindly consented to delver ad- dresses at fulure services, notica of which will be given. As these addresses are more Emrnlculnru for young men, it is earnestly oped that all who can will be rrelant. The brothierhood will consider a full utfendsnce encouragement for future endeavors to in- torest young men. All persous, of either sex, ure most cordially invited. Seats free at all tiwes, iy Jewelry Thieves Bound Over. Ed Wilson aad Joun Hartley had their KELLEY, Note: CHINA SILK, Beautiful Shadings, Handsome Designs, No duplicate styles in the city, $1.00. CHINA SILK, Fifty colors in Plain, New Shades, Perfect Weave, $1.00. BLACK SILK, Warranted Silk, Cashmere Sublime, Reduced from §1, $1.28, $1.45, $1.88, $1.88, to 85¢, 950 $I, $1.25, $1.45, Black Silks. Large line of warranted silks, all weav reduced from former prices, $1.80 to $1.88, all at one price, $1.35. Peau de Soie, Rhadama, Grain, Faille Francaise and Armure, Colored Silk. Special Offering. All Colors, former price §1.38,now $l12%. Gros TRIMMINGS AND BUTTONS IN GREAT VARIETY. Gold, Silver and Steel Vandyke Trimmings; Hand Crochet and Silk Cord dyke Points, Hand Crochet and Knitted Fringes Latest Novelties in Fancy Metal Gold, Silver and Cut Steel Buckles and Slides, KELLEY, STIGER & CO., trial before Judge Helsloy yesterday aftor- noon, They ure the men who ware arrested on the 9th for having 1n their prssessidn a silver bracelet and goid charm which wers identified as a patt of the $10) wortn of jewelry stolen from the Seligsolin residence, 510 South Twonty-second streat, a few weeks ago. Hartley went on tha stand and said that he found the bracelet. Wilson aroused soms little curiosity by - saying that he was born on the Islo of Man. . He had found the charm said_to have bgen stolen. Both men waro bound ovor to the district court in the'sam of 312.5) apiece on' tho charge of burglary. The men were caught by Dotectives Horrigan and Ellis, The Orchard Hill Whise Club, On Tuosday evening last the Orchard Hill whist club mot at the'residence of Mr. J.G. Barnard on Orchard stroet, and en- joyed a most pleasant evening's entertain- ment, Those present wero Mr. and Mrs. Corvell, Mr. and Mrs, W. G. Holin, Mr Weoks, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Bailo Mrs. H. D. Neely, Mr. and Mra, C. L. Blazor, Mr. and Mrs. O, D. Perfoct, Mr. aud Mrs. G, H. Webstor, Mr, and Mra. F\. L. Carpentér, M. ana Mrs, W. A. Austin, Miss Adams of Winona, Minn.. Miss_Johns, Messrs, A. . Campboll and W. F. Cooper. The honors of the occasion wero_carried off by Dr. Builey aud Mrs. W. G. Bohn, while W. A. Austin and Mrs. H. D. Neely Tormod the rear guard of the procession. Owners for stolen Goods. The big hiaul of stolen goods that was 80 cleverly worked up by Detgotives Horrigan and Ellis day before yesfbrday aud pre- viously mentioned in Ti Bee, brought for- ward the owners of the proporty yesterday. The ohest of fine tovls was identified s the property of J. W. Lalone, 3207 Burt stréet, Who vaiued theni at $10." The sot of new buggy harness, valued at $35, proved to be the property of William Shull, Twenty-sec- ondand Piorce streots. Tho shovels be- longed to John A. Wakefleld and tho 250- pound coil of insulated coppor wire, worth 50, was the property of the Omaha motor company. The principal part of the goods was stoien on the night of October 13, 1859, 8, by the Johnson boys, Searching for Stolen Diamonds. Tho Garneau diamond robbery and other cases camo to the front again yesterday. Jonason, the jeweler whose place av Fif- teenth und Harnoy streets was burglarized last July of a tray of diamonds aud jewelry, and M. Orcutt of T'wenty-sixth street and St. Mary’s avenue, who 150 lost a lot of precious stuff, and Chief Detective Haze for Joseph Garneau swore out search warrants for the saloons of d Rothery and Ed Miller, and for the safo of Grace Waldron, the sporting woman, The places were searched and considerable fine jowelry found, but none of it proved to bo the property of the purties who instituted the search, Building Pormits, Tho following building permits were is- sued yesterday : Petar Holt, one story frame dwelling, s 50 oY, John Gui repuirs, Tairteenth Jony TERY (e 166 . M. McMenamy, two story brick, Niat! aud Harney. ..\..............., . 4,000 D. V. Sholes; two ‘story brick, Farnam and Thirty-seventi 8,000 J. It Hamilton, two story brick residénce, Furnam and Thirty-soventh............ 1 the Editor of Tue Bee: I wish to offer all dus’ apology to the originator of the Madison controversy for having deemed his question so simple which occurred from a misapprehension, and to inform the Council Bluffs gentleman that my method of obtaining the area of circles, a8 it appeared in Tucsday’s issue, Is correct notwithstanding bis statement to the con- trary, and ussumed superior kunowledge of mathomatics, the fallacy of which is quite apoarent from his nonsensical advice on the Lh, and that the form of the piece upon which the horse cannot graze is not as the new moon appears in Nebraska, havioga central projection which is wauting in the latter. ~ My anywer is 20,520,350 square feot. 'C, k. McMoxtes, e Mor.uary. 3 Morris Ringgold, who died at St. Joseph's bospital, was given a decent burial yester- day afteruoon by the local Hebrew organi- zation, he bad no relativesor friends here. 1l &uru was raised by friends to give Bell Waraer, who was found dead in styles Dress Goods. Dress Goods. "FRENCH CHALLIE, Handsome styles; all wool 45¢. FRENCH CHALLIE. Exquisite stylesand colorings, 55c. BRILLIANTINE. New shades, Thirty colors; worth 78¢, 50c¢. SERGE. French Importatior One case of the latest shade all wool goods, 55¢. SERGE. All shades, Perfect weaves and colorings, 42 inches wide, 75¢. 5 fine Laces and Embroideries. ectdble burial. The torday afternoon. Dago alley, & resp mains were interr PICK L GOLD, tce Men Say They, Expact to Gather 1y Abone Haif' a Crop. The ice men ave taking cyery advantage of the poor crop of ice and are storing away ice a8 fast as possible while it lasts. The ice 1s being harvested oo Cut-off lake, the water- works basins at Florence and in the river about two miles above town. The thickness varies from four to six inches,but the quality is very good, although all the ice is “‘second crop,” which is uot considered the best. Leading ice men say the crop 18 only about half as large as it was last year, which menns an increase in price. Last year thera was about one moath of weather suitable for cutting ice, but this year the dealers say they have only had about ten days which were suitable for harvesting the frozen fluia, The cutving season lasted uatil the first of March last year, 80 there is a forlorn hope that more of a crop may be gathered than is anticipated. There were about 80,000 tons stored lasy year, and of this amount there were about 2,000 tons which wers carried over until this year. ‘The cost of cutting ana storing ice is about $1 per ton, and the shrinkaga and loss isabout 33 per cent, The advisability of shipping ice from outside points has boen considered, and 1t is found that the precious commodity may be shipped and stored in the ice house at tho rate of 3 per ton. The ice men of the city say that it is not advisable to ship ico until tile season opens, and it 1s seen how much is likely to bo required. Moreover, it may be shippad in the summer at a shght increase over the present cost. — Court House Wags, Yesterday being a legal hotiday, all the offices in the court house were closed. On the door of the county court room was a no- tice, bearing the signature of - County Judge Shields, announcing that the ofice would_be open for the 1ssuing of marriage licenses only between the hours of 4 and 5. A notice, beariug the ear marks of a cer~ tain waggish gentleman in the office of the clerk of the district court, was posted di- rectly under the first notice, and conveyed the valuable information that the district court would be open from 4 to 5 o’clock for the filing of divorce petitions only. A-crowd of eight men and three women, mostly foreigners, had gathered about the halls and the door of the county court, and each in turn walked gravely up and read the notices, but as fur as known none avaled themselves of the opportunity offercd by the second notice, The Sons of Omaha. Mr. Charles D. Sutphen gave a reception at his residence, Highland Place, on Friday evening, to the Sons of Omaha. Covers were laid for vthe twenty-four guests pres- ent. The table was beautifully decorated with swilax and cut flowers. After lunch- ©eon Messrs. Robert W, Patrick, W. §. Pop- pleton, W. W, H, Kpenig, Will Doane and Mrs. Sutphen made, responses to the toasts, Mr, Martin Cahn add Mossrs. Doane, Rus and Burkley added ' very much to the enjoy- ment of the evening with music and songs. Mr. 8. A, McWhorter assisted Mr, Sutphen in the entertainment of his guests. Dr. Birney,practice Timited to catarrh- al discases of nose anfl throat. Bee bldg. i S T BREVITIES, Caytain Mostyn said yesterday afternoon that if the peopie who Jost the lumber in Kountze's addition last Tull by theft will call at police headquarters thoy will learn some- thing to their interest, Matt Shannon and Jithes Reynolds were yesterday committed for twenty days each for the larceny of threepairs of pantaloons, Rev. A. W. Lamar's morning theme at the First Baptist churco will bs A" Ready Be- liever.” "In tne evening, “Not Far From the Kingdom." Rev. A. Martin will preach in Hunt's hall, South Omaha, Sunday at 8 p. m. Subject: “What Shull T Do to be Saved,” A largeau- dience is expected, —— An Absolute Cure. The ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINTMEN I is only put up in larae two-ounee tin boxes, s0d s an absolute cure for all sores, burns, WO chapped hands and all skin erup- tions. Wil positively cure all kinds of piles. Ask for the ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINT- MENT. Sold by Goodman Drug company &t 25 cents per box—by wail 30 cents. STIGER & C We are exhibiting our Spring Importations of Silks, Dress Goods, Ginghams and Sateens. These are the choice of the productions from the ro . L Cor. Dodge and ) 15th Sts. French, English and Scotch markets. are correct for this season. Mohair Brilliantine. | OMBRE CASHMERE. el ™ OMERR CASHNERE. shades; Broche effects, This new production, for sum- The Black Dress Goods. Black Dress Goods. B¢, T6c and $1.00. § mer dresses, has found at B '11' t' g S e R R e b L o The shadings and effects are Handsome Stripes, exquisite The Best Value Ever Seen. Pretty Colorings, Serviceable Goods, One case at the low price of Perfect in Color, 40 inch, 42 inch, and 46 inches : ATEENS. et 50¢ f’w ceioringe e e | UG 008y, B¢, 708 S50 PLAIDS. ] 90, $1.00, SILK WARP HENRIETTA. FANCY WEAVES, The latest in the market, SILK WARP TAMESE CLOTH, BROCHE MOHAIRS, NUN’S VEILINGS, Fifteen grades. French Styles, Small Checks, Large Broken Plaids, Elegant Colorings. 85¢. NEW STYLES Black and White Deess Goods Handsome Stripes, Large Plaids, Silk Mixtures in plaid or stripe, 42 inches wide, $1. SC0TCH GINGHAMS. La e selection of fashionable Stripes, Plaids and Checks. OUR White Goods DEPARTMENT Is replete with all sea- sonabte goods, . This department is replete in every respect; we retain the well deserved reputation for moderate prices, correct styles and reliable qoods. Gimps in Bands and Van- Latest Novelties in Corner Dodge and 15th Streets. CORNER IITH AND FARNAM STREETS. WEEK OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH. 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