Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 18, 1891, Page 7

{ CAYETIES 0F THE PAST WEEK. How Omaba Society is Entertained at This Beason, | - ENTERTAINMENTS THAT ARE IN STOF E, 3 ’5 Mrs, Burns' Series of Kensingtons— | The MoCord Reception—Mrs. Levi 1 Carter's Pleasing Innovation— " Other Small Events, 1 danced with four or five of them Or may be many more. My senses left me when 1 trod That ball room fld And all [saw that livelong night, And all I knew, ‘Was that her eyes were very bright, Her eyes of blue, Y “And what did Cousin Bessie wear? And did you dance with Belle!" They asked, and wondered why it was 1 could not tell. ‘What care I who tne dancers were, When all T knew And all T saw belonged to her, Two eyes of blue! And oh!the time, the after time, Amoug the pens and ink, When ledgers large and fizure-full, Would have me think; The balances went all astray, For all 1 knew Was one and one make two, that day, Two eyes of blue! " A southern sea, & summer sky, A flower in the wheat, All shades of deep and Her lashes meet., Aud ohi! the day, the day divine, When first 1 knew That I could call them wholly mine, Your eyes of blu Hepburn Johns. ining blue There 18 a very decided murmur in some quarters that Omaha fashionable society_has @rown so unwicldly that it will be compélled presently to follow the examplo set, under slmilar circumstances,in other cities and sub- divide coteries that are now presumed to be “exclusive” intosmaller coteries that will be presumed to be still more exclusi This murmur naturally comes most from the old residents of the city, people who have been here a dozen years or so and have seen the line drawn between the fashionables and non-fashionables each year a littlo more ghter. Still it has been next to impossible 1o keep down their calling lists, and when an entertainment is planned hundreds of names present themsclves to the hostess, Time was when a hundred invitations con- stituted a big “crush,” now it isa very com- mon thing for hostesses to send out two threo, four and very often five hundred in- vitations to receptions, and this entails a world of worry Of course it i third of the 4 always safe to count on one nvitations beiug declined, but if five hundred invitations have been issued it i3 still a serious problem to take care of the three hundred and fifty guests who have ac- cepte duly last week just such a condition of af- faivs presented itself. A lady well known as one of the leaders of the smart world decided to give a _Keusington tea, but when sho looked over ~her calling list and found the number of people to which she was Indebted for social favors, tho number becams Kppalling, and instead of one, two ensingtons were' decided upon, the hostess Smaking a pronounced effort to invite the peo- plo who kiew one another, thus indicating a division which of course commended itself to the guests, But there are other and more cogent rea- sons for the discussion which is now poing on. The tendency of society Is toward oxclu- . Biveness, toward small affairs which shall not, under any consideration, exceed three hundrea guests, and to bring this about in Omaha some worthy peovle will necessarily havo o be *forgotten” when lists are being made up. Itis now an impossibility for the repre- sentative society women to keep up their catls, as the unwritten law of the smart world rigidly demands, and naturally some of the favorites have cast an anchor to wind- ward by cutting off charming people from their calling-books simply because soc become already t00 much of a business, And more of this will have tobe done in the very near futureif women would pre serve their health and at the same time de- voto a portion of their time to their homes. 1tis said that Mrs, Chauncey M. Depew has to engage hor husband, the famous after- dinner speaker, for her home affairs, just as she would invite hor guests, for the domands made upou him are so many that there are weeks when he does not takea single dinner at home, only mecting Mrs, Depew at break- fast, Iu o lessor degree there are anumber of ladies and gentlemen in_Omaha who have 1ot spent an evening at home during the en- tire scason until the past fortnight, and naturally they have grown profoundly Wweary of the “Sturm ana drang” of life, as ~ Carlyle puts it, and they loug for some relief from the flutter of the snow-white invitations into their card baskets. What is to he done is the great question which confounds the teaderst It is admittedly useless to quarrel with or even question social usages and customs, since they are_decreed by a ruler practically omnipotent; but the philosopher who be- lieves that ev ioflcch must have a cause may ponder, in the security of his sanctum, over the observances which the rulers of so- ciety dictate, and wonder why things should be as they ave, and whether there is any log- ical or reasonablo or historical basis for some customs which ILis high treason to society to omit, For example, our genial philospher must bo sadly puzzled to know the whys and where- - ¢ fores of what Is known as paying party calls, He recognizes to its fullest extent the gener- ality of the custom, and, when ho cannot e zling and cape, complies with' it, but the pu vexing *‘why”’ will recur to him. He remem- bers that in the olden time, when a party was o ggantic feast, and whon the guests were usually kept beueath the same roof untii the next day, it was deemcd a mark of politeness for the cavalier to call on his ladylove the next afternoon and express the hope that the venison pasty or the spicedwine or tho suck or the hippocras or the what-not had not caused her auy discomfort; but between that custom and the modern custom of party calls be sees a gulf which not even tradition can cros: Nowadays our philosopbic friend knows that at some timo within a week or so after an catertainment has been given each lody who has been a guest must attire herself in all her bravery, chain her husband or brother or lover a relyctantcaptive to her chariot wheels and goand make A party call; but_still he asks, why! It cannot beoutof consideration for the welfare of the hostand hostess, for too much time intervenes. It cannot be to convince the host and hostess that none of their silver spoons have strayed inadvertant- ly into their guests’ pockets, for agalu the intervening timeis long enough to turn all the spoons into bullion and the bullion into coin. It cannot be to allow the host and hos- tess to take a second and more leisurely look ot the adormment of her guests, for the call is not made in full party dress.” Nor can it be on account of any overpowering belief on the part of the guests that their host hostess are hungering to seo them again, for whiloe polite society contains many shams and humbugs its votaries are not over-addicted to self-deception, By this time our genial philosopher's gen- fality begins 1o evaporate. Ho finds himself confronted by that terror of all philosophic minds, an insoluble problem, In despair he takes refugo in his library, ana being con- scious that the evolution and’ development of social customs 15 due chiefly to tho fair sex, 0 consols himself for his disappointment ‘with Amiel's opinion of woman: “A woman 1s sometive fugitive, irrational, indetermina- ble, illogical and contradictory, A great deal of forbearance ought to bo shown her and t deal of prudence exercised with to her, log eapable of all kinds of de- yotion and all kinds of treason, she is at And onee the delight and the terror of man. _+With this incomplete answer to his question our gonial and goes to 2’ Migh Five in Dundeo Place, ‘The Dundee High Five club was very de- ) lighttully entertained Friday evening by Mr. philosophier blows out his candls bed. THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY JANUARY 18 1891--SIXTEEN and Mrs, Willism Morphy, Miss B, Hamit- tonand Mr. C. H. Hamilton succeeded in winning the first prizes, whilo Mrs, E. A. Benson and Mr. M. A. Upton accepted con- solation prizes with becoming modesty. Other mombers of the club present were Mr. and Mrs, C. W, Keith, Mrs. H. H. Benson, Mrs. C. A, Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. W. H Hancock, Mr, and Mrs. b, Mr. and Mrs. F. Smth, Mrs. M. A. Upton, the Misses Weir and Perkins, Messrs, Carmichael, Meager and W as guests Miss Wallace and Mr. J. Shannon, Tho next meeting of the club will bo at {he residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Upton. The MeCord Rec Mr. and Mrs. Willtam Hallett MeCord gave a beautiful reception Friday evening at their residence, 204 South Eighteenth str in honor of Miss McCord of St. Joe, which brought out the leaders of social life of the city in large numbers. The McCord restaence, while not ularly large, is still quito well adapted for large entertainments such as this was. Tho rooms open into one another very pleasantly and there were no long halls to traverse be- foro the receiving party was reached The drawing room to the right of thesme hallway was prettily decorated with flow and throughout thero eviden of gentle refinement, 1t was hore the rec ing party stood, and for nearly two hours a constant stream of guests caie and went, Assisting the host and hostess, M Mrs. McCord, we ety girls headed by Miss McCord, Miss Bessie Yates, Miss Hoagland, Miss Lau Hoagland, Miss Sharp, Miss Mattie Sharp and Miss Ames of Chicago, While the rooms throughout were pro- fusely decorated with towers, palms and fes- toons of smilax, the dining room was s pocin in red and yellow. The handsome table held one of the most beautiful center pleces seen this year, composed of a solid bank of meteor roses, dark erimson in coior and the fashion- ablo rose of the year. ndelabras shed a , subdued light through yellow shades, giving to the room a very charming appear- anc I'he musie, which was a feature of the oc- casion, was under the direction of Harry Ir- wine, the leaderof the Musical Union orches- tra. Mr, and Mrs. McCord, who are thinking somewhat of giving up their home, decided to make the reception oneof the pleasantest of the year, and in this they succeeded Among the lavge number of guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. Squires, Mr. and Mr stabrook, Mrs Cloury of Chicago, Mr. and M Gaylord, Mr. and Mris. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Privchett, Mr. and Mrs, Peck, Mr. and Mrs, BEd Cudaby, Mr. and Mrs, Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs, Bierbower, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Mr. and Mes. Deuel, Mr, and tion, partio- Johnson, Mr. and Mrs, Redick, Mr. and Mrs, rneau, Mr, and Mrs. Riugwalt, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilbur, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reed, Mr. and Mrs, Ben Wood Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Wake: , Mrs. and Mrs, Chase, and Mrs, o, Mr. and Mrs. an, or. anl' Mrs. Dana Lander, ' Judgo and Mrs, Thurston, Mr. und Mrs. Robbins, Misses Williams, Ogden, Summers, Smith, Wakeley, Doane, Bulcombe, Scharff, Brown, Chandler, Wilbur, Bishop, Messrs, Drake, Barlow, Frank Hamilton, Will Wyman, Saunders, Dr. Summers, Arthur Smith, Dudley Smith, Chatles How, W. J. Cartan, Fairficld, Patrick, Dr. Bridges, Baldwin, Gameau, Barton, Hancock, Two Charming Kensingtons. Mrs. Samuel Burns, Eighteenth and Dodge streets, gave two very delightful Kensington teas last weck, on Thursday and Friday, which broughtout many of tho representa- tave society people of the city. In these days Kensingetons have so little in common with those of a docade ago that it is always a pleasure to chroniclo an *old fash- ioned” tea party, which the affairs on Thurs- day and Friday undoubtedly were. Cards, which now form so much of a_foa- ture_of nfterncon entertainments, wero no- ticoably abscnt, a fact universally ‘remarked by thé guests. Instead of high-five the 1adies devoted the afternoon to their fancy work, the pretty Kensington bags recalling for all the world the tea parties of our mothers’ times Tho larze tooms were nicoly decorated with flowers and festoons, the refreshments Dbeing served at little tables scattered thronghout the lower portion of the house. At the entertainment on Thursday Mr. Tom Kelley and Mr, Walter Dale introduced a pleasiug innovation, the former giving sev- eral piano numbers’ and also singing tho quaint old ballad, “In Old Madrid,” Mr. Dale winning gencrous applause by singing De Wolf Hopper's clever nursery rhyme set to music by Kerker, “This Little Piz Went to Market.,” Assisting the hostess on Thurs- day were Miss Bums, Miss Luna Dundy, Miss Margaret Williams, Miss Ida Sharp, Miss Mary Ludington and Mrs, C. E_Smith. On Frriday Mrs. Burns was assisted by he davghter, Miss Bums, Mrs. C. A. Harvey, Mrs. John MeCormick, Miss I¥ Harnard, Mrs, Lucius Stephens and Mrs, Dr. Smith. What a protty custom it{s to invito young 1adies in to assist in the entortainment and in theservice of refreshments, and how much of arelief it mustbe to a hostess to know that the comfort of the guests is just as dear to the assistants as to the hostess herself. 1t lifts a great burden and mokes an entertain- mient 50 much more enjoyable than where the hostess alone is compelied to look after her guests. A Children’s Dancing Party. In honor of Gretchen and Marie Crounse, sisters of Mrs, Gilbert M. Hitcheock, the latter gave a very pretty dancing party Fri- day evening, which brought out a host of young ladies and gentlemen, The rooms on the lower floor of the Hithcock residence at Twentieth and Dodge streets were canvassed for dancing and until 11 o'clock the house resounded with laughter and merriment. Mrs, Hitchcock, who is a very gracious host- ess, was untiring in her efforts i behalf of her sisters’ guests, and was assisted by Miss Shears, who came up from Lincoln to partici- pato in’the pleasures,of the evening. A numver of gentlemen also called during the progress of the dance on their way homo from thie MeCora reception, The guests present were: Mi es Carrie Merce Leila Carter, Mable Taylor, Alice Andi n, Alice Drake, Hatvie Cady, Louise Squires, Florence Morse, Ethel” Morse, Frances Du a, Florenco Crapser, Flo ence Kilpatrick, Norma Wond, = Sadie Baum, Maud Kimball, Emma Sher- wool,’ Genlo Brown,' Amnie Sher- wood, Winmfred Gray, Helon Hoagland Bulah Sharp, Bessio tiulburt, Shelley Bar- riger, Edith Preston, Agnes Ieed, Gertrudo Ringwalt, Edna Cowin, Grace Allen, Lizzio Allen, Fanny Gilbert, Olive Branch, Master RRoss Towle, Arthur Carter, Asa Shiverick, Howard Tilden, Raymond Hendricks, Her' bert Morse, Morse, Heury Clark, Gor- don Clark, Fred Lake, Carl Burnham, Willie Burnham, Moshier Colpetzer, Lindsey Sher. 3 tt, M nard, Seth Kendal v, Georgo ( ert, Charles Shiverick, Walden Branch, Burt Raymond, Robert Morse. Among the entlemen looklng ou were Dr. Bridges, Mr, Weed, Mr. Furfield, Harvey Smith, Wilbur, In Honor of Miss Carter. Mrs. Levi Carter, Nineteenth and Daven- port strects, gave a dancing party Wednes- day evening in honor of her guest Miss Car- ter, which deservedly ranks smong tho lead- g affaies of the week. The house is thorougly adopted for enter- taining and Mrs Carter pleased a pleasant inngvation which was entbusiastically ro- ceived by the guests, Tnstead of the' dance numbers following one another in rapid succession as they usually do, the thoughtful hostess had the orchestra play chamber musio alternating with the ance numbers. This afforded the partici- pats a breathing spell,which was delightfully appreciatod. Auother feature of the evening was the abseuce of a crowd, which is always a matter ol congratulation, especially to those who dosire to dunce, Refreshments were served during the even- ing, the guests enjoylng the delightful affair in overy particular. The Zuests present were: D. H. Wheele Atcheson, Mr. Mr. and Mrs, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur nd Mrs. Rollins, Mrs, E. S. Dundy, jr, Mrs. Smith, Misses Shev- hard, ' Carter, Mabel ' Smith, Hoag- land, Laura ' Hoagland, Burus, Doane, Wakely, Williams, Murray, Bishop, Miller, Bessie Yates, Morse, Knight, Ames of Chicago, Nash, Davenport, Barker, Dr, Bummers ' Mostrs. Saunders, Cragen, Hodges, Drake, Benton, McMillan, Crofoot, Dimmick, Berlfn, Guion, Arthur Smith, Clif- ford Smith, Will Wyman, Henry Wyman, Charles Howe, Fairfleld,’ Coles, Hamilton, Coughlin, Huffman, Cornish, Squires. The music was furnished by Meint WS a v pleasant feature of tho rg and ning. An Interesting Card Paty. The Misses Bavman gave & very aclight- ful high-fiveparty to their friends Friday evening at their home, ) Sheaman avenue, The house was prettily decorated with hot- house plants and beautiful roses. After par- taking of refreshments and distributing the various prizes which were artistic and unique, dancing was engaged in to the sweet strains of harp and violin, Nothing was wanting to make the ovening thoroughly en- joyable and the guests were # unit in declar- ing the young ladies adepts in the artof en- tertaining, The first prize for ladies consisted of avery dainty hand-puinted glove case, won by Mi Dollio Bailey:; second prize, a handsc sachet bag, won by Miss Collett. The first prize for gentlemen, handsomely decorated four-in-hand case, awarded to Mr. Godfrey; the second prize, a decorated blotter, won by Mr. Mufiit. The booby prize for lady, won by Miss Haskell, consisted of a pasteboard shoe bearing the inseription “For the Foot.” Mr. Paffenath- won tho gentleman's booby prize, an ocorina bearing the rather sugges- tive inscription “Can You Play?’ The guests present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Muftit, Mr. and Mrs. Paffenrath, Mr, and Mrs, Counsman, Mr, and Mrs, McDan- iels, Misses Bishop, Bailey, Brown, Haskell, Collett, Lena Colleft, Church, Strang, Roe- der, Fanmio Roeder, Livesoy, Giacomini, Carrie Giacomini, Gibbs, Eiliott, Frances cr. Messrs, Turley, Bisnop, Strang, nith, Copley, Foster, Lewis of Lincoln, Woolson, Godfrey, Howe, Pisher, McCoy, Olmstead, Goodman, Barvett, MeCounell, McMabon and Mr. Baker of Lincoln. Miss Marion Haller's Natal Day. place would be this carth there no people in itg Tue song of life would lose Its mirth Were there no ehildren to begin it This is the present thought to gravo grown men and women while looking at a gathering of little people. Particularly was this the thought while gazing on the many bright ces of the boys and girls gath- 1 to o the fifih birthday anni- versary of Miss Marion Haller yesterday af- tornoon at the residence of her parents, Lighteenth and Davenport stroets. Tho beautiful home of Mr. Lininger took on, if possible, a more beautiful aspect, with the ely little forms flitting here and there, the grand old rooms and gallery ringing with their m laughter, The children had games of all sorts dancing and music, but how they did enjoy the chocolate, w and the little cakes, each ing a doll in the center, boys and girls alike seeming to think this a great treat, More than one mother was heard express- ing the hope that today would find the little s well, the enjoyment of so many ‘‘good- " peing caleulated to make mothers a little anxious, yet all agrecing that “a doloful place would be this carth were there no little people to hegin it Of course there was the birthday cako with five tiny candles in it which Marion blew out before the cake was the r hments Wi in by the being present rick, Mary Mer Hoplkins, ut and then camne b were reveled ungsters, the following iss Jessie Patrick, Mat Pat- , Robert Bradford, Albert Bennio Cotton, Ella Cottou, Price Rose, Master Carter, Miss Carter, Isabelle Morse, Lyman Peck, Louise Peck, I ck Coburn, Julia Coburn, Guy Rollins, Barton Millard, Adetade Whitns Hoachen Brochorgel, Paul Galleghe Oreutt, Jennie Orcutt, Jessio Barton, Nora Barton, Denise Barkalow, Margaret Wood, Bennie Wood, Elenor Riggs, Baby Riggs, Clement Edwards, Master Chase, Gussic Rorty, Dorothy Suyder, Carita Curtis, Ruth Rinehart, George Bonner, Dickey, Miss Dickey, Grace Ferson, Marion Johnson, Barton Johnson, Nellie Merriam, Mary Pea- body, Jumes Peabody A number of the mothers of the children were present and later delightful refresh- ments wero served for them. Hans Brochorgel, Unity Club Meeting, Friday evening the ity club had avery enjoyable meeting at Unity church. The subject for discussion. was Scheffel's “‘Ecke- hardt,” said to be one of the greatest Ger- man novels, Miss Gertrude James read a paper on the “Tuvasion of the Huns,” giving an accurate and authentic history of the invasion, with a terse description of the Huns and _their man- ner of warfare, especially bringing outthat side of their character as given in the novel. Miss It E. Hamilton read a paper on the “Superstitions of the Tenth Century,” and very intelligently described the various su- persetions that then existed, the beliefs that held sway, their origin, influence and the re- sults of their mingling with the Catholic b lief. The discussion of the story follow: and was very fre by Mr, Udo Brach d participated in,especially ogel, who is one of the leading German savants'in the country. Mr. Brachvogel, in the course of his interesting talk, said that the system of h'storical novels of which tho works of Ebers were 5o notable an example, could be divectly traced to Schef- fel's masterpiece. Dr. Gapen presided over the meeting of the club and Lead the discussion, Coliseum Masquerade Ball. Masquerades, carniyals, fancy dress balls and entertainments of a ike nature are very popular and are always crowded in metropol- itan cities. The grand masquerade and fancy aress bull to be given at the Coliseum, Friday evening, January 23d, will be one of the most clegant affairs ever given in the west. Many beautiful and original costumes are now be- g ordered. The desire toarray one's selt in 0dd and unaccustomea habiliments and for afew brief hours to cast off one's individuality and play at bemg someone else is a sport that all Omaha should take a hand in, There will be some beautiful prizes offered in this uffair, many of thom presented by the leading mer: chanits of Omaha; and the Cleopatras, Egy p- tianqueens, Godile: y Queens and other characters, the gglare of thousands of electric lights and beautirul decorations, will be a charming picture, The street’ car company will run cars all night in_order 10 accomodate the large crowd, The prizes to be given away are now on exhibition at Gatch & Lauman's store, located in tho Paxton block, Farnam street. s of Liberty ntertain, On Wednesday eveninga very enjoyabloand progressive high-five party, was given by M: 1 Mrs. J. B. West, at their residence, 2 Soward stry The followlng guests wero present: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. West, Mr.and Mrs. E. S. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs, G. R. Rathburn, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Matthews, Dr. aud Mrs, Patten, Mr. and Mrs. Ed N. Brown, Mr, and Mrs. A. Benuett, Mr, and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Hall, J Points, Julius Lingstad. J. B. West, jr.. M; wnd Mrs. C. G. Hunt, Mr. and M. Wild Mr. B. E. Rogers, Miss Genevrah E. West, Mr, G. K, West and Mr, J. R. Wost, r. Hall and Mrs ire carried away the, first prizes. Mrs, Hall and Dr. Patten car- ried away the booby prizes. After the con- clusion of the game refreshments were served and music brought the eveuning’s festivities toa close, Mrs, Lomax's Luncheon. Last Friday afternoon at 1580 Mrs, E, L. Lomax, wife of tho gencral manager of the Union Pacatic system, gave a heautiful *white and yellow” luncheon at her residence, 2206 Douglas strect, in honor of Mrs. Zanner, a sister of Mrs, I'rank Millspaugh. Covers were laid for twelve, the table being particularly protty in its docoratins, crocuses, yellow tulips and naccissus being daiutily arranged in rose bowls on the table, while the china was also in white and gold to match, Even the lady fiugers were tied with protty yellow ribbons, quite in harmony with the surrounding color. The guests present werc: Mrs, Zanner, Mrs. Stubbs, Mrs. Swobe, Mrs, Dickey, Mrs. J. E. Riley, Mrs. Curtis, Miss Curtis, Mrs, Gilmore, Mrs. Humphray, Mrs. Riall and Miss McDermott. Mrs. Borger's Luncheon. Mrs. E. G, Berger gave a very delightful luncheon at her home, 1018 South Eleventh street, last Thursday. The hostess was yery ably assisted by Mrs. Harry Marsh and Mrs. 1. T. H. Hopkins. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamlinton, Mr. and Mrs. 8. D. Sargeant, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armistrong, Dr. and’ Mrs, Young, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Marsh, Misses Ella §Wainright, Etta Armstrong, Amey’G Messrs. E. Graalich, J and R, Winston, Avorm:h-mnm time was spont in music, dancing and cards. Prof. Winston renderefl some very fiue so- lections in both vocal and instrumental music. ulek, Carrio Hicks, Berger, A, Stuht Coming, Eventa, \ The assombly Friday‘dtening at the Mil- rd. Mrs. James Viles a luncheon at 1 o'clock on Wednesday. A, Max Holzhelmes York on Monday.” Mrs. J. W. Cotton's-Tecital Tuesday even- ing at tho Lininger “’l‘{y Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smithadinner to a num- ber of the olaer people, '™ Saturday., Mr. and Mrs, Ijams,<Miss Tjams, Mr. and Dana Lander, & roception’ Thursday left for New olpetzer and Mrs. Du Bols a break. 1 Thursday and to be followed later by a tea, First laties' social of evening ay their nental building. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Orr, who came to at- tend the funeral of Mr. J. M, Eddy, will re- turn to Texas this evening. A quiet wedding took place at Denison, Tn., January 15, at which Miss Sadie J. Hurker of Denison and Edgar J. Cooper of Dead- wood, S, )., were made one, Only the rel tives of the bride and a few friends of both the contracting parties were present and the wedding party took the 00 train for Omaha. A dinner at the Millard fotlowed at the Elks Tuesd: lodge room in the Con which were present besides the happy couple Colonel and Mrs. Dudley Evans, Mt. and Mrs, Amador Andrews, Messrs. J. R. Loosen and C. W. Stockton, all old fricnds in other climes. The bride has fora number of years resided at Denison, In., and is one of the most estimable as well as oue of the bandsomest ladies in_ that The groom is agont for Wells, ¥ 0. at Deadwood and is themodel of an active and enterprising young busiiess man, They leave tomorro morning for their home at Deadwood. Mr. George Fabyan, who has for the past four yeurs been conneected with the firm of Robiiison & Garmon, left their employ last week to become associated with the Shayw: kuit_stocking compauy of Lowell, Mas During the time he was with Robinson Garmon, Mr. Fabyan occupied the position of head salesman and was universally liked by tho people with whom he came in contact. Obliging, courteous ho made many fricnds whilo in Omaha who will greatly regret his loaving, even for a much more desirable position. He was an active worker in the Omaha guards, and at the time of quitting Omaha tield tho position of second lieutenant. The members of the guards in addition to & host of friends wish Fabyan well in his new position. “The ladies’ social of the Elks, which was postponed until noxt Tuesday ovening from ast Wednesday, on account of the death of ill' undoubtedly be one of the ntsof the season. A de- gramue of an hour is to be given before the duncing begins. A Bright Young Life Ended. A Grecian philosopher being asked why o wept for the death of his son since tho sor- row was in vain, replied, “I weep on that ac- count,”” and his answer became his wisdom. There is an infinite sadness about the death of young people, and when socioty heard of the deith of Miss Toto' McMirtry of Lincoln, who was such a great favorite in Omaha, a profound sympathy went out to her parents, who have ministered to her with such tender caro, For two years Miss McMurtry nas been on the Pacific const with the hope that her lungs might be healed, Latély she had been grow- ing betterand Mr. and’ Mrs. McMurtry and Miss McMurtry started for bome. Only a fortnight ago she wrote toa dear. friend In O1oaha that she had graived ten pounds and was returmng a_well woman. At Denver, howover, the inevitable relipso came and on Wednesday death “‘closed the oyelids still. Yesterday the body was interred at hor child- hood home in Lincoln, Although but twenty, Miss McMurtry was a singularly bright and” attractive mrl. At an age when most girls aro just thinking of going to a finishing sohaol, sne had graduated from Mount Auburn gewinary, Cincinnati, with honors. { Vivacious, with a stinshiny disposition, she was tho favorite of many a dancing party and recoption, both fn the Capital city and the metrovolis, and thero will be many a warm, heartfelt tear shed by her friends, who loved this bright young life which gave s0 much promise of a roscato future. It isa partof the benignity of nature that pain does not survive like pleasure, at any time, much less whore the cause of it is an innocent one. The smile will b reflected by memory as the moon reflcts the light upon us when the sun has gone into heaven, Movements and Whereabou Mr. Herbert Rogers left for Priuceton on Monday. Mrs. Zanner of Minneapolis is the guest of Murs. Stubbs. Mr. Max Meyer has gone to New York on a fortnight's visit. Mrs. E. S. Dundy, jr., left for Sutherland, Florida, yesterday Mrs. Joseph Garneau returned from a visit to Lexington, Ky., lust week. Mr. and Mrs. Taxe and son will leave for their new home in Texas this week. Captain Lawrence is enjoying a visit from his mother, Mus. J. L. Lawrence. Mrs. General Brooke gave a very charming informal luncheon on Tuesday and EFridav. Mr, and Mrs., Thomas Godfrey give a luncheon this week to a number of friends. Miss Burns went to Lincoln yesterday to attend the funeral of Miss Tote McMurtry. Mrs. J. M. Eddy is the guest of Mrs. S, S. Curtis with whom she will remain for some time, Miss Norris of St. Louis is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kilpatrick, 403 North Twenty-second strect. Mr. James C: of the Hotel Casey gave a phonograph party toa number of friends on Tuesday evening last. Miss Jennie McClelland is vecovering from her indisposition, which confined her to her house the first part of the week. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. George I. Gil- bert gave a pleasant children's party for theirson and daughter, George and Fanny. Miss Florence Thomas of Washington, D, C.,anieceof Mrs. Captain Humphroy, ar- rived in Omahaon Friday on a visit to aunt, There will be no more dances given under the auspices of the Postoflice Social club this season. There will be no dance on the 20th inst., as announced. Mis. D, Patterson and her children, Mrs. Bres and childven, Mr. J. G. Willis Mr. A K.Dufrene, Mr. Chauncey Wiltz, wife and daughter, left for Sutherland, rlorida, on Wednesda Mrs. H. S. Rollins @ave a very pretty luncheon Thursday; ite following being among the guests: Miss Wakeloy, Mrs. Wakeley. Mrs. Will Redick, Mrs. Warner Rogers, Mrs. E, L. Bierbower. Mr. J. Wallace Broateb, Mr. Fred Rustn and Mr. Wilham H. Holcomb, were the last of the Yale college bayvs to leave for their alma mater. They lefk Tuesday of last week. Mr. Broatch when henext returns to Omaha will be an alumnus of that honored university as be will graduate in June with houors her Dr, und Mrs, Harold Gifford have returned from their wedding tour and will shortly begin housckeeping next to the Millard resi- dence on Nineteenth and Capitol avenue, where the dootor has erected_a very pretty home for his bride. Mps,Gifford was Miss Mary Millard, the msrriage, it will be re menmbered, taking place.in Geneva, Switzer land, December 50, On Thursday ovening WVilliam T.. Crager and Maria M. Walker were united in mar- riage at the residence of Colonel Crager, the ‘(ruflm'a father, 2518 Decatur street, by Rev. lenry W, Kuhns. After congratulations friends Frosent o the number of about one hundred and thirty sat down to an elegant wedding supper.” They received a great many elegaut costly presents. Tho engagement of Mr. George B, Tzschuck, secrotary and treasurer of Tr Bee publishing company and Miss Ella Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, C. B. Schmdt, is announced. This announcament will be received with congratulations by a host of friends, for both Mr. Tzschuck and his flancee are great favorites in society, arlpm'lnlly among the German residents of the city. Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Woolworth invited the choirof All Saints church to meet Master Arthur and Miss Gertie Palmer of Moberly, Mo., Wednesday evaninfi st Cortlandt, 1h addition to the particular guests and the cholr were Mrs, Moeller, Mr. and Mrs, T. Pennell, Mme. Pounell, 'Mr. and Mrs, Wili Marshail, Dr. and Mvs. Zahner, the Misses Alice and Loute Drake, Ur. and Mrs, Gluck Of course, with so many musical peoplo pros- ent, the evening could not prove wearisomo oand the guests enjoyed the opportunity greatly to meet the young musicians, e tfiPrsommene qow EWS, Gives Up the Fight. Srovx Ciry, In. Jan. 17.—[Special Tele- gram to Tur Ber,|—~The law and order league, which has waged war on the saloons for four years, has practically given up the fight for tho present. Rev. J. D. Jamison, a me mber of the exceutive board of the league, in an interview states that as the sherift and constables and the entire police forco of the city are opposed to enforcing the law thero 18 little use for the league to carry on the fight. J. M. Brown, a member of the firm which is the league's legal counsel, says: “I think the league will await the verdict of the people at the polls. It is understood that the funds of the league have long since been exhaused, When Rev. Dr. Had was assassinated four years ago the work of the league there was a revulsion of public sentimeut which closed up all the saloons, but during tho past year they have been apened so rapidly that they could not be stopped. Thero are 150 places now where liquor is illegally sold. Death of A Well Known Contractor. Missovki VALLRY, Ta.. Jan 17— [Spocial to T i ~R. R. Palmer, a well known con- tractor and brfdgo builder of this place, died this morning at Colfax Springs of dropsy. The deceased was & prominent Oddfellow. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, THE ILLINOL e SENATORSHIP, Probable Action of . M. B. A, Men u & Both Parties. SerixeriELy, Tll, Jan, 17.—To sum up tho evidence and depositions thus far heard in the Hamilton contest case, it is shown that that there were about twenty-four illegal votes cast for Butzow and about twenty for Humilton, s that the republicans are ahead by the investigation. The engrossing question in_politieal circles is how the Farmers’ Mutual Benefit assoc tion men will act in the senatorial contest, The republicans believe that Taubeneck will eventually come to their side, and the demo- crats are equally firm in the belief that Moore will sooner or later cast his vote for Palmer, but the most painful uncertainty exists about Cockrell, who, although a life long demoerat before joining the Farmers' Mutual Benefit association, holds a seat in the legislature by reason of having beaten the regular demo- cratic candidate. The democrats have banked much on the hepe of the succeasful interces- sion of Cockrell's brother, F. G. Cockreli of ast St. Louis, who in political matters has long beon the 'confident and adviser of his brother. F. G.Cockrellis known to have long been an_admirer of Palmer, and the demo- crats have made every possible appeal to him to intercede with his brother. He has invariably informed them that his brother is his own judge of his duty. Representative Cockrell, it seems, wrote to his brother for advice and received in reply a long letter, which ho tonight gives to the press, Tho letter is a vigorous arraignment of old par- ties and old methods. The writer says he was the proudest man the land when Cleveland was elected, but his wrath knew 10 bounds when he discovered that Cleve- Iand was a dwarf and had o conception of the length and breadth of the country, its laws and institutions, or the wantsand neces- sities of the people. 'He speaks in terms of great admiration of General Palmer as & man who has **felt tho swelling tide of popular opinion and knows that the reform which must come must bo by breaking false notions and not by longer builaing up @ rotten_sys- tom which is peuperizing the people* 'In conclusion the writer snys that if his brother and colleagues can find a man whom they be- lieve best represents their organization, it is their duty to support him for senator, but if, after thoy have discharged that duty ina manner to show the world that there 1sa principlo at stake, and he wishes to consider the next best thing, the writer hopes his brother will find it consistent to support John M. Palmer. Cockrell adds: “So for as Farwell, Oglesby, Martin and other republican ma: chine politicians are concerned they are sim- ply out of the question and youcan never vote for them.” SRR St Nebraska, Iowa and Dakota Pensions. 17.—(Special Telegram ons were granted today to the following Nobraskans: Original —Will- fam W. Fellows, Geneva: Samuel G. Bryan, Ashland; John P. New, Staplehurst; Jorome Bullis, Redington; William Soesbe, Ewing; Thadeus A. Gray, Juniata; William S, Lee, Kimball; PhillipS. Gailey, Greenwood. T crense—William L. Pructg. Decatur; Le Roy 8. Mason, Stella; Almond Vincent, Riverton; Arthur M, Gurnsoy, Kent; Walker Bates, Carleton; Charles H. Frank, Ayr; Alonzo H, Sterret, Shelton; Samuel 'Stober, Omaha] Retssuo—Philo Green, Cameron. Towa: Original—Elien C. Ashby, Center- ville; George W. Grant, Tingley; David Brown, State Center: John W. Bydman, Des Moines; William T, Pickett, Bust Des Mofnes; Hoilis S, Day, Oelewein} William S. Edwards, Shelby; John Martin, Bedford Samugl Peter, Osceola; John_Silver, Aller- ton; William 1. Donnclson, Ottumwha. Aa- ditional —John 8. Karns, Corning. Increase —George_ Albrand, Moscow; John Pear, Clarion; James W. Kisling, Cantrell; David R, Galpin, Spring Valley : Sumuel Murriott, Bigg Mound; Oliver J. Wise, Atlantic, IRe- issuo—Carry A. Cornell, Leighton. Original widows, ete.—Lewis D., father of George Edwards, Mount Pleasant; Charles C., favher of 'Charles R. Northrop, Maquoketa} Jordon B., father of Captain O. Needham, Ogden: Jennie, widow of John Betz, Keokulk: Margaret, widow of Joseph Gottlieb, Clinton} Elyira M., widow of James Lenuox, Water- loo; Sarati, widow of Albert Eastman, Grins- wold; Ann M., mother of Charles I'. Ban- croft. Calliope; Hannah, widow of William Deane, Spencer. South Dakota: Additional—Rodolphus D, B. Holt, Sturgis. Increase—Georze Saville, B. Van _House, Vilas; Plankinton; Norman Reissue—Oscar Rodolphus B. Holt, Sturgis. Potter, Salem. Original widows—Caroline, widow of James W, Gear, Cary. - Two-Bit Revolutionists. Monir, Ala., Jan. 17.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee)—The supes, whose duty it is to storin the bastile in James O'Neill's produc- tion of “Dead Heart” struck this afternoon and swore out attachments against the box office. Therevolutionary army claimed 50 cents & head for two revolts while tho pay masterof the company declared that the usual price for capturing the bastile was cne bit per capture. Extrems Cold in Spain. Mabwip, Jan. ¥.—A violent snow storm provails and the weather throughout Spain is extremely cold. In the Malaga district the juckals are playing sad havoo with the flocks, and appearing M such numbers that they are térrifying the peasants. Lol Bislnsidy A Miner's Fatal Fall Sart LAk, Utan, Jan. 17.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.|—-Thomas Williams, & miner employed in the Ontario mines at Park City, fol from tho cage this oveniug ot 0:3) a distancoof 200 feet, and was instantly killed. -~ The Amendments Are Void. INDIANAPOLIS, Tnd., Jan. 17.—Thestato sen- ate has discovered that the constitutional amendments passed at the last session of tho lemslature are void, bocause not properly sizncd and deposited with the secretary of state. T Weather Indices. Up to this date our monthly prognosti- cations have been fullr as reliable s the ‘)ronhauicno( the late lamented Wiggins, but at the beginning of n new year we resolve to do stiil better. The customary January thaw will be dispensed with and passengers who travel in the electric ighted, steam heated, vestibuled polace car trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., between Omaha and Chi- cago, will be comfortably cared for ro- gardless of the outside atmosphere, City ticket office, 1501 Farnam street (Barker block), Omuha. PAGES. Interstate League Reorganizod, AMUSEMENTS, Bontivatow, Ta, Jan. 17-Tho interstate . baseball loague was roorganized here today BOYD'S,———— with ten elubs—-I Moines, Cedar Raplds, Ottumwa, Rockford, Joliet, Pooria, Quincy, Turs (Sunpay) Evesin Springficld, Dvansville and Terre Haute. 9 Frank Chamberlin of Burlington was elected president, socretary and teeasurer and James >, Lumb of Cedar~ Rapids chairman of the executive committee, The constitution of the old league was adopted and thoe salary limit lowered. The season opens April and closes October 5. JANUARY 18, LAST ¥ IRMANCE OF RICK'S BEAUTIFUL EVANGELINE Music to Charm the Costun Sympathy for Strikers, BEoixnurar, Jan, A monstor procossion of trades unfonists, estimated at 80,000 men, marched through the streets to Iho dis- v was a demonstration fn sympathy with riking railroad employes, The proces- ts behaved in the most orderly manner. to be mo prospectof an early ar. il o Ky lans to March the sion’ There seoms rery Tt o wlidet Prices, $1.00, 750, nd termination of Scotland’s great railroad ST — g Mining Company 1n Trouble. ) Al Js MixsearoLis, Minn, Jan, 17.—~A special to HDUSB the Tribuno from Helena, Mont., A big mining and reduction company is In financial trouble. It has not paid off its men for the past two months, Yesterday tw nine men quit work and tod their claims to fellow-workmen, who em- ployed:an attorney to take legai action, A iy Coal for Kansas Sufferors. Toreka, Kan., Jan, 17.—The houso this morning passed the senate resolution provid- ing for a supply of coal to be sent to the des- titute people in northwestern Kansas from tho p itlary coal mines, Thore is noth- fug in the voport that the senate will adjourn sino dio to provent the election of a United States senator, Lhaersday, January 22 8 Nights and Satu. day Mat, The NOVELTY of theSEASON “A Suc nted." The New Komantic Opera Comique, THR SKA KING i Will Be Divided Equally, NEw Youk, Jan. The American asso- ciation today decided the question of a di- vision of reccipts among clubs on the 50 per cent basis, leaving out the grand stand re- ceipts. On Decoration day, Fourth of July add Labor day the total receipts are to bo divided equally among the eight clubs. Qeidis Mk srado's Legislative Row. INTED BY THUS W, J. (ilmore Opera Co D Colo,, Jan, 17.—Thero is but 1it Nl\l’w”“‘::“ b el :“","_r' Uu‘nll"“:"lh( o "t':f' ith the original Costumes and Soe- m ks CRISIALIVO. YOW. | “grepy that « haracterized Its Run of The hall is still in possession of the Pinker- 50 Ni 7 tons and_the deputy sherifts . The probavil- | 90 Nights at Palmer's Theater, New York. itios aro that a compromise will be offected UE CAST INCLU DI next week, MaRK Sm ) ¥ R.F IAVEAM, Thos. H. Peisse, . HowARD, 40, H. O, JOs. RosERTS, wlo of soats open Mon of s o announced WARREN, KATIE GILBER Masie Cenrun, A B An Additional St SAN Fraxcisco, Cal, stated that an additional shortage of §30,000 has been discovered in the trust funds held by Attorney Hall and that the loss will fall upon Mrs. Baldywin, whoso estate i3 in Hall's |, Auginented Orchestra, conducted by Her- hands, - S— e - EOAEEL TR j Unprecedented Snow in Naples. F' h AL R Naries, Jan. The snow storm which 1enge Badlngs commenced yesterd: storm is uvap: streets has entirel sted edented. censed. night, Trafic in The the Le Gen'ilhomme Pauvre Comedie en deux actes, DUMANSIR rlil' LAFARGUE, W11 be read at his rooms, 202 N. Y. Life Building, By Prof. E Tho reading 1s freo and will afford an excel- lent opportunity to all interested tn the acs antsition of French ava Spoken langunge, to add to thelr stock as well a8 to galn flucney of speeeh, by cultivation of the AMUSEMENTS. ONE NIGHT ONLY. 18th, el THE GRAND Sunday Janua The Stuart Dram o i The IRONMAST Worth furnishes Lilah Stuart’s cost P r Pr Box She GRAND MASOUERADE BALL COLISEUM. FRIDRY EUENING, JANUARY - 23rd. Gentlemen’s Tickets, $1. Ladies” Tickets, 50c. Spectators’ Tickets, 50c. ME : EDEN : MUSEE. ‘W .1l Lawler, Manager. - Corner 11th and Farnam £treets, Omaha. WEEK OF JANUARY 19TH. ic Company, In the great renne Lambert, Monday at 8 p.m. THR N Y\ [DGET GATTLE From the Isle of Samoa-- They measure but twenty- six inches in height, and weigh but fifty-two pounds. The smallest cattle ever ex- hibited. They were the fea- ture of Sells Bros.” past season, The Rhinehart In their Comical Musical Comedy, “A NIGHT AT SEA.” Thess clever artists will present the latest songs and dar comical hits, musical specialties and witticisms, The BECLIPSHE QUARTERTTR The sweet voiced singers from the Orient in the latest melodies, airs and ballads. JENNIE - CLIFFORD - MILLIE. The beautiful and graceful serio-comics. A show the Bright and breozy, crisp and sparkling. Dplfi]rar Entertainment for a I')injc: MEN'S FINE TROUSERS | Strictly All Wool, $2.50, $3.50 3.75 and $5.00 WANTED~A FIRST CLASS CLOTHING SALESMAN. GOOD REFER- ENCES REQUIRED,