Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 27, 1894, Page 8

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE:> MONDAY. AUGUST 27, 1894 HOSTILE COLORS AROUND i Rifles Behold the Coveted Governor's Cnp Encirclcd by Grards’ Eibbons, TROPHY IS PLACED CN EXHISITION Rival Companies Telling Bad Stories About Other—lnside History of the ontest for rize Com- ing to Lights the Thurston Rifles are bens, and at with envy, with the The members of the as mad as a lot of the same time they are green declaring that they will get even Omaha Guards if it takes a thousand years to 40 the little trick. This feeling and this declaration all come about by reason cf the cup episode which oceurred at Lincoln last Week, when the Thurstons were awr.ded the trophy, which was afterwards taken from them and turned over to the Omaha Guards, who were their competitors, The Thurs- tons took their defeat well enough until day, but that thing happened which wis the straw to break the camel's back. Ever since the award the Thurstons have been declaring that they were g ing to com- pel the return of the cup, and their friends and admirers believed that they were, for Captain Scharlf said that It was only a ques- tlon of a few days. Now, however, the pri- vates in the ranks, or at least some of them, ave come to the conclusion tha Captain Scharff has been talking through his helmet and that the cup will never go over to the armory on Harney street, or at least not until after another annual encampment, Friday evening with much pomp and splen- dor a detachment of the Guards, clad in full dress uniform, marched from the armory, bearing with them a large and bulky pick- age. The detachment which carried the burden was guarded by another detachment, esch man of which had a rifle loaded with ball cartridge. The squad marched out on to Sixteenth street and from there down to Raymond's jewelry store, where a halt was ordered. Two of the soldiers stepped the hollow square snd at once the store, marching between a line of bristling bayonets, which prevented any other person entering at the time. Once in the store the package was unwrapped and the governor's cup was exposed to view and placed in the west show window, after which it was draped with the company col- ors, oraige and black. The ribbons of the above menticned colors were festooned about the trophy and held in place by a card on which was the legend, *‘First prize, Gov- arnor's cup. Awarded Omaha Guards, Lin- coln, 1894." In that window wet evening a the cup remains, It s viewed by hundreds of people. It is a solid silver affair, standing fully eighteen inches in height and resting upon a base of the same material, upon which kneels two soldiers in the act of firing. The cover is surmounted by an eagle of solid gold. On the front there is the following inscription: “Governor's prize cup. Pre- sonted by James W. Dawes, governor of Nebraska and commander-in-chief of the Ne- * braska National Guards, at their encamp- ment, held at Crete, Neb., August 21, 1883, ITINERARY OF THE CUP. Since the first prisentation of the cup it has been held by the various military com- panies of the state, last year it having been won by the Fairbury Guards. The conditions under which it becomes a prize for comp:ti- tion are these: The cup is to be competed for each year until it has been won by some one company In a competitive deill at two consecutive encampments, after which it be- _ comes the private property of that company. . Every year since 1883 it has been at the gncampments; but never has a company of the state mifitla won it two vears in suc- cession, and never before has it come to Omaha, possibly for the reason that this is the first year that the Omaha soldiers have been enrolled as members of the National Guards, During all of S where turday members of the " Thurstons were standing around Ray- mond's window, gazing with longing eyes at the prize which is 5o near and yet o far, and at the sam: time members of the Omaha Guards have looked through the plate glass at the hand:ome memento of skill and abil- Ity, going away with an air of satisfaction and a feeling that the thizg would not get over to the locker of Captain Scharff this year, at least, Captain Mulford's men, in discussing the awarding of the cup, said that it would be =& long time before it would get Into the possession of Captain Scharfl and his minions. If it got there before next year It would be at the end of a law suit. They did not h:sitate to say that the first award, when the cup was turned over to the Thursion Rifles, was by reason of trickery and false pretense. Sergeant Cone, who, by the way, is one of the best drilled officers in the state, and who has won several indi- vidual prizes, in speaking of the matter said that at Lincoln on the day when the Omaha Guards were cited to com- pets for the cup, Captain Scharff came to the tent of Captain Mulford, and in the ab- sence of the latter remarked that he had been sent by General Colby to inform the Guards that instead of appearing in the rogulation uniform they would drill in the dress uniform, consisting of short coats and white pants. Mr., Cone sald that the mem- bers of the Guards suspected that this was a trick upon the part of Captaln Scharft and paid no attention to the order. Afterward the matter was reported to General Colby, who sald that he had never intimated a thing of the kind to Captain Scharff. Sergeant Cone also said that the regula- tions required that the full company, sixty- " five men, appear in_the competive drill, and that Captain Scharff had but forty men in line, twenty-five of them having been detalled for special duty. This special duty consisted in sending five wmen to the other side of the grounds to move a tent and five to the other side of the lake to get a bayonet scabbard, while the others were doing duty which was equally as trivial and unnecessary. AWARDED BUT ONCE George W. Suss, one of the prominent members of the Omaha Guards, in speaking of the cup affair, sald “Most people imagine that the governor's cup was first awarded to the Thurston Rifles and then given to the Omaha Guards, This Is & mistake. The cup was awarded but once, and then to the Omaha Guards. In the com- petition for the governor's cup the cardinal condition was that the prize should go to the best drilled company, and not to a drill team representing any one company. Hach captain commanding and representing a company was three times called before Brigadier General Colby and the ranking officers, who fully ex- plained that in the competition the full com- pany should compete, less those on duty and on the sick list, and that in. no instance ould any company send a drill team, as’is permitted In the interstate drill competi- tions. Captains Mulford and Scharff, who commanded the two principal companies, each admitted upon interrogation that ' they fully understood the condition. During the encampment each company had been required to furnish five men daily for guard duty. On the day of the prize drill, however, seven men of the Omaha Guards were detailed for duty. Captain Mul- ford got permission to relieve five of these seven men, and at the proper time the Guards went upon the fleld as a company with but two men missing, who were on duty, and honorably competed for the prize. They went on with four men who had been drilled but four or five times, and were nothing more or less than raw recruits. But, in order to fully meet the conditions, these men were drilled with the company, there being in all thirty-six men, the company having but thirty-eight in camp. When the Thurston Riflos appearcd, who were in camp sixty-five strong, there were but forty men, rank and file, In line. The Thurstons bad drilled for the prize but a few minutes when Brigadicr General Colby halted Captain Scharff and de- ‘manded that he explain the sbsence of the twenty-five remats men. Captain Scharft saluted and remarked that the absent men could all be legally accounted for. As at £o other time more than seven men had beon detalled from any one company, Lhe Thurstons suddenly appearing iwenty-five men short worked rather against them. At the couclusion of the competition it was shown that Scharfl's picked drill team had outranked the company drill of the Guards but 1.1 per cent. Had the Guards had an op- portunity to pick a team from their old and lenced company, the Thurstons, fo all | probabllity, would never have been heard of. An investigation was ordered Immediately, when it was discovered that nineteen mem bers of the Rifles were on guard duty, while six could not be accounted for. Scharft had been shrewd enough to put all the awkward men on guard to save his company. This was a direct violation of the expressed condition stipulating that the full company should be drilled In competing for the prize. With the Thurstons, however, the full awkward squad had been put on duty or excused, fo that the company could be drilled without fear of losing through the inexperience of the new men, and it was because of this shady trans- action, which two of the judges declared amounted to jockeying, that t*e Thurstons lost. Before the cup was awarded the Omaha Guards, Captain Scharft was given an opportunity to again drill his full company in a fair competition, but upon his refusing, the cup was presented to the Omaha Guards. Captain Scharfl (ried to win the prize by unfair and unofficerlike proceedings, but in that was promptly called down and passed out s an organization, the Thurston Rifles, or, as they are more familiarly known, the Thirsty Muskets, deserve all praise for their pluck and grit. During the South Omaba troubles they distinguished themselves as a et of gentlemanly fellows, who accepted their pleasures as happily, as they were fear- less in meeting the disagreeable features of the occasion. They are hard workers, and there is 1o organization in the United States as young as theirs that uld for an instant compete with them. No one can £ay Wwhat the result would have been had the full com- pany been drilled, but, as it was, the bo lost because of trickery on the part of their commanding officer, PFRISCO RATES MAY ADVANCE, Action of the Northern Pacific Ralse in Ra es Possible, CHICAGO, Aug. 26.—The Northern Pacific has notified all of its connections to dis- contiuve tile sale over its lines of San Fran- clsco tickets to Portland, via steamer to San Francisco, with the return portion over any pert of the lines of the Southern Pacific. This action may possibly bring about an advance in all-rail tickets through the Mis- sourl river gateway. The transmissouri lines have agreed to make reduced rates for the Western Demo- cratic league convention, to be held in Den- ver in September and the nattonal irrigation congress to be held in the sanie city De- cember -0, The rate from the Missouri river for the round trip will be $18.15; from Stoux City, $19.15, and from all oth points in transmissouri territory ome fare for the round trip. Makes S Paale LU Shenandoah Valley Lands. Why go wes* when such grand opportuni- tes exist In Wes’ Virgin'a, Maryland and ths famous Shenandoch Valley, Virginia, a sec tion possessing wll the requisites for health, comfort and prosperi'y? No region in the United States s at- tracting greater attention; people from the north and west are looking that way with the view of locating. Improved farm lands are to be obtained at from $8 per acr> and upwards, unimproved timber lands at from $2 to §6 per acre. Rich mineral lands are cheap, excellent water powers, manufacturing sites, business locations, etc,, are numerous. The schools and churches are excellent; the people are hospitable and extend a warm welcome to newcomers, The climate s un:qualled, no severe storms or cyclones, no contagious diseascs. Hall rate excursions from Chicago and all B. & O. towns in Indiana and Ohio, will be run to the Shenandoah Valley on August 7 and 14, September 4 and 18, October 2, November 6 and December 4. Further information given free. Address M V. Richards, land and immigration agent, B. & O. R. R., Baltimore, Md, o Qmaha and Chicago Limitod Fift en-Hour Train, Leave Omaha at 6:35 p. m. and arrive at Chicago 9:40 a. m. via C. M. & St. P. Ry. for Chicago and all points east. Trains made up_and started from Omaha, assuring passengers clean and well mired cars. The only line running a sohid vestibuled_electric- lighted train from Omaha direct. No wait- ing for through trains. Elegaut chair cars, palace sléeping and din- ing cars. Ticket office, 1504 Farnam street. C. 8. CARRIER, Ticket Agent. e An 01d roldier's Selection. He wants to make the trip to the G. A R. national encampment at Pittsburg in a satistactory way, hence selected the Vandalia and Pennsylvinia _Short lines. Through trains arrive in_Pittsburg Union station convenient to headquarters, hotels and boarding houses. Connecting lines in west will sell low rale tickets over these lines via St. Lowis or Chicigo to Pittsburg September 5th to 10th_inclusive. For de tails apply to G. B. Teedrick, T. P. Omaha, Neb, Noinuer or When Is it? Where s it? What (s it? A. R. reunion. The Union Pacific will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip from all Nebraska points on August 2Gth to 2§th inclusive, and from points within 100 miles of Grand Island August 26th to Sptember 1st, inclusive. e A New Train to Chicago. Commencing August 12, the “Omaha and Chicago special,” via the Chicago & Nortl weslern railway, leaves Omaha daily at 5:45 p. m., and arrives at Chicago 8:45 next morning. ~ Vestibuled Gining car, ~Wagner sleepers and chair cars form the cquipment of this train, and are all up to “North- western” standard. 1401 Farnam street, city ticket offico. gl LU el 1t's a “Hammer, Is the Burlington Denver Limited. Leaves Omaha at 4:50 p. m. daily, reaches Denver at 7:30 the next morning. 508 miles In a single night! And the Journey is as comfcrtable as the latest ideas in track and trains can make it. Tickets at 1324 Farnam street, e The 16th Annu State G. A, R.Reunlon Will be held at Grand Island August 27th to September 1st, 1894. One fare for the round trip via the Union on sale from all points in Nebraska, August 25th to August 28th inclusive, and from points within 100 miles of Grand Island, August 26th to September st inclusive. il dec s Ul iR 5:45 P, M. at Omaha, 8:45 A. M. at Chicago. The new vestibuled train now running on the “Northwesiern” east daily. ———— Buy your hard coal before the advance. A. L. Patrick keeps the best. Tel, §57. - 1L v teunion. Aug. 2Tth to Sept. 1st. Grand Island, Neb, Sixteenth annual State G. PERSON AGRAPHS, J. A. Taylor of Norfolk is a Millard guest. S. F. Booth of San Francisco is at the Mil- lard. Julius Pizer of North guest. H. Barrett of Lodge Pole visited Omaha yesterday. 8. A. Baxter and wife, Lima, 0., are Mil- lard guests. L. A. Thompson and wife, Chicago, are Ar- cade guests, George H. Harper of Lincoln was in the city yesterday. 8. W. Downey, Laramie, Wyo,, was in the city yesterday C. §. Southwick, Manning, la., was in the city yesterday. J. J. Holland of Friend was a Merchants guest yesterday Dr. Charles W. Stiles, Washington, D. is a Paxton guest. Judge Chapman of Omaha yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. are Mercer guests. J. A. Gallagher, Jefferson, la., was & Del- lone guest yesterday. H. (. Humphreys, the Arcade yesterday P. Hazel and Louls L. Phillipps of Colum- bus are at the Mercer. v J. A. Anderson and wife, St. Louis, are rexistered at the Paxton. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Huntoon of Lincoln were in the city yesterday. L. M. Bogue and family and Mrs. Joseph Cresswell of Denver are at the Millard. Louis J. Platti and George W. Holmes left for Chicago last night. From Chicago Mr. Platti will proceed to bis old bhome in Mon- treal for & visity Platte is a Paxton C.s Plattsmouth was fo Wilson of Des Moines Yarkton, 8. D., was at LISTS OF GYMNASTIC KNIGHTS Annual Tonrnament of the Bolemian Sokols of Nebraska Yesterday, THOUSANDS WERE AT THE GAMES Athletle Contests at Sarpy Mills Park— Names of Competitors and of Win- nors—Closed with a Banquet at Thalla Hall, Several thousand people, mostly Bohemian- Americans from Omaha and different parts of Nebraska, were in aitendance at the fourth and probably the last state gymnastic tourna« ment of Bohemian sokols, held in Sary Mills park yesterday. The adjacent hills to the valiey of the Pappio resounded with music and merriment from early forezoon until nightfall and Proprietor Mailander of this suburban retreat was kept busy attend- ing to the wants of his many guests, The affair, as planned by a South Omaha com- mittee, which was charged with the duty of perfecting all arcangements, was thoroughly enjoyable and the peaceful con- tests as carried out on the grounds proved highly Interesting to all admirers of physical culture, Bohemian athletes, to the number of seventy odd, showed superior ekill in Eymnastics, and ladies’ gymnastic teams, at- tired in neat uniforms, formed a center of attraction. The latter were from Omaha and Wiloer. The former furnished twent one attractive young ladies and th t men- tioned thirteen, all eager to contest for honers to an equal degree with the young men. For South Omaha, which place had been selected at the last tournament, Saturday and yesterday were distinctly Bohemlan days On the former, visiting teams and their ac- companylng friends were recelved and in- troduced to fellow countrymen. During the afternoon the active turners and judges in the contest met for the purpose of adopting a set of rules to govern the tournament and for the selection of a leader for the contest- ing forces. Almost unanimously Joseph Per- cival was elected. The national association rules governcd the contest. In the evening the visitors were entertained at Franek's hall with amateur theatricals, under the manage- ment of Edward Fishler. Sunday morning all the boys in blue, which (s the sokol un form, were astir early. The Omaha con- tingent left their homes at 6:30 a. m. and on a special motor they were conveyed to South Omaha, At Thaila hall the parade formed. The hall was tastefully decorated on the occasion and the procession started at 7:56 a. m, The column, preceded by Franck's South Omaha band of eighteen pleces, moved down on Twentieth to N and along that street to Twenty-seventh; thence to L street viaduct and depot, where the Omaha spe- cial train was in waiting. ON THE MARCH, The ladies’ class from Wilber, dressed in a uniform of blue skirts, trimmed in white braid with white waists and wearing blazers, led. The leader was easily distin- guished by a silken sash, which encircled her waist. Their neat appearance caused many complimentary remarks. In this class were: Mrs. Mary Ourecky (nee Hanys), Misses Agnes Barta, Annie Ruzicka, Teuzle Ulrich, Abby Hokuf, Mary Zikmund, Christna Salinger, Emma Schlels, Julla Torz, Frances Stepanek, Lillie Ruzicka, Mary Halada, Bertha Pospisil. Contestants from Omaha were the next in line. They marched six abreast, number- ing forty men. The twelve judges of the contest succeeded these and In turn were followed by representatives of the C. S. P. S. lidges, to the number of thirty. The Independent Order of Forresters followed, and the rear part of the procession wais formed by members of the Omaha and South Omaha turners. When the B. & M. train stopped and the parade reached the depot the werd was given to ‘“get aboard” and then the road was cle:r for Sarpy Mills. Arriving there the procession formed once more to march to the park. This time the Omaha ladies' class followed the Wilber team. The former was composed of Misses Theresa Kriz, Rose Rsicky, Emma Rosicky, Barbara Sip. Carrie Ncjepinsky, Msry Nejepinsky, Mary Miracky, Rosie Vodicka, Emma " Wodicka, Lizzle Spetalnik Lizzie Bohacek, Mary Vojir, Kate Kos, Fannie cleny, Koroline Fibiger, Mary Hoblik, Julia Hobllk, Minnle Michal, Fannie Bohacek Annie Ningr, Mary Novoeek. The first di- vision, consisting of two Omaha teams and the principal Wilber team, followed, and then came the second division of contestants With members of sokols closing up the ranks. On arrival at the park exercises were begun almost immediately, leader Percival commanding the forces. = Ropes kept the spectators from Interfering with the con- testants, LIST OF CONTESTANTS. The following men and teams were con- testants: Omaha—Rudolph Havelka, Joseph Choal, Joseph Novak, Frank Fiala, Frank B. Fiala, John Moravee, first team of the first di- vision; Joseph R. Fiala, Frank Fiala, jr., Anton Nevak, John Valenta, B. Bartos, John Mathauser, in the second feam of the first division, Wilber—J. P. Cerveny, J. B. Jenista, B, Vasak, J. Pekar, B. Ninger, with Instructor J. H. Brit, first division team. Teams turning the second division were composed as follows: Omaha—Peter Drozda, Peter Povondra, Frank Machel, John Panousek. Wilber—E, Kresl, Frank Vokolek, K. Torz, James Varta, J. Sikel, James Rubas. Crete—Leader Otton Kubicek, John C. Nespory, Albert Kubleek, Joseph Kuncl, Frank Marcellins, Mike Hercok. Linwood—Mike Stave, instructor; Blatney, Charles Docekel, F. Fayt Pray, Abe Blatney. Bruno—James Blatney, Joseph Marusek. Schuyler—0tto Joseph Svoboda. Brush Creek—Rdward Sasek, J. J. gy L. Slepicka, A. Piy Jelinzk Soutr Omaha—Instructor Frank Vavra, Edward Sasek, James Nerad, John Koutsky, John Vomacka, John Ohnesol. Twelve judges had been s tournament and took their s the apparatus. Of these John Krechler, A. Steiger, P. Jelen and K. W. Bartos were from Omaha; F. Janvuch and J. R. Bartos from Wilber; John Cerney, Brush Creek; J. Vanous, Linwood; J. J. Maly, J. Hajek and J. Paviek, South Omaha; J. Kovarik, Orete, After the contestants had taken positions within the ropes Anion Kment of Omaha stepped to the front and admonished the turners never to relax their efforts looking toward advancement in physical develop went. The speaker recounted the history of sokols since their organization in Prague, Bohemia, in 1861, He advised the members to continue interest in physical culture, though the danger of subservience of foreign powers might have passed with emigration to this oountry. The only dangers that would seem to beset citizens of this free republic were from the cucroachment of monopoly and organized greed. Mr. Kment advised caution against this. The aims and objects of sokols were extensively dwelt upon and at the conclusion of the speech hear cheers were given. Editor Rosicky of the Pokrok was to have delivered an oration, but illness prevented his presence. The excrcises were In progress umtil 7 o'clock in the evening At noon a substantial lunch was served on the grounds and an hour's rest w afforded to the competing teams. The sery- ices of Dr. Holovishiner had -been engaged to look after any accidents which might befall contestants and that physician stood ready to render ald in€ase of necessity. In the afternoon two-trains brought additional crowds to_the park, until the grounds were allve with® pleasure seeking humanity. Those who, after undivided attention to the athletic contests, found interest subsiding, sought ric- reation in boats on the lake, in the various games on the grounds, such as the contests on the bowling alleys and others 100 numerous to mention. Carryalls and vehicles of every deseription still kipt ou unloading their pas- sengers until an enormous throng was pre ent. The multitude bebaved admirably and nothing marred the pleasure. At 3 o'clock the ladies’ classes attracted all Sip, Vojt Martin Keleik, Frank ger, A Joseph Rudlacek Otradosky, J. Schults, Sasek, nka, F. ected for the ats close to the spectalors 1o the ropes again by thelr ; Omaha, Nel performances. Thefirat to take positions. in- #ide the ropes was the Omaha ladles’ class in their juggling witWdhdian clubs. They were handled skilifully enowgh to arouse the miration of the asstmijled crowd. All of the young ladies wor-ithe latest style of sokol uniform, consistime of a plain biue skirt, white blouse, Eaton jacket and blue-colored caps. In their exereites they were fol- lowed by the Wilber dadies’ class, which ap- peared In wand exercises. Omaha's class again claimed attentfon by an exhibition with dumb bells. "Dhé ‘active turners showed themselves to advantage in general calis- thenice, which were, well executed. ENDED WITH A BALL. Yesterday's program was concluded by a grand ball at Thalla: kall, in South Omaha. The states of Towa, Missouri and Nebraska will hereafter combine to give district tournaments. Today will be spent by mem- bers of the visiting delegations in sight see- ing In Omaha and South Omaha, The prizes, consisting of medals and diplomas, as far as decided &t 12 o'clock, midnight, were as fol- lows: Individual prizes—J, Cerveny of Wilber won the all around prize in gymnastics by making an average of 422 points out of a possible 500. Succeeding him was Frank Fiala of Omaha, with 415 points. In the first division the first Omaha team won Wit 2411% points, Wilber followed with 2.3t The second Omaha team in the first division was declared entitled to third prize, with 2%, On the horizontal bars Joseph Moravec made first and second winnings with 99 and 983 points respectively. Only one-half point Melow this J. Jenista. Clas prizes on the hol ontal bars were awarded to Omaha, with Wilber following. Vaulting horse exercises were executed best by F. B. Fiala of Omaha and Joseph Chval, Rudolph Havelka, R. Fizla and J. Jenista were a tie on this with 101% point The first Omaha team carried off the prize with 570 points on the vaulting horse and the second Omaha class fcllowed next. Individusl pr.zes on this apparatus were awarded to Rudolph Havelka, first; J. Moravee, Frank Fiala and J. Cerveny sec- ond and’ J. In the long jump Rudolph Havelka agsin proved to be the best man, making 19.5 feet. John Bert, F. B. Fiala and Joseph Cerveny following The high jumping was won by F. B Fiala with five fect six inches, while Rudolph Havelka, James Moravec and Joseph C veny came in as second and third. The best pole vaulting was done by Jeseph Cerven who jumped ten feet and one inch, actual measurement, with Frank Fiala and Rudolph Havelka following him as second and third, B. Bartos raised seventy-seven tim prize. Joseph John Bert ovak and J. fifty-pound dumb and thereby won Novak, Joseph Chval followed In the order named. —_— AMUSEMENT! bells first and Brightened by new paint, new frescoes, new carpeis, the Fifteenth Street theater inaugurated yesterday the season of 94-05, with a dual attraction, “Chip o' the Old Block’ and “A Cold Day,” both favorites to the patrons of Manager Burgess' popular place of amusement. Large audlences at both the matinee and evening performances showed their appreciation of the big bill presented by the managers of the entirely distinct farce comedies, and for four hours laughted over the doings of the comedians, encouraged the sombrettes by liberal applause and hissed the adventurers and other shady characters with vigor. The departure inaugurated last night is & new one in theatrical circles and will be watched with intersst by managers all over the country, for it may solve a most se problem for some companies, a reliable method of getting through what promises to be a very disastrous season for the player folk, But the verdiet of yesterday's audi- ences ‘was quite in favor of the new idea and should other ecities give as cordial a reception to the farces and farceurs the com- bination will be mede a permanent one. “Cliip "o the 014 Block' opens the cease- less flow of fun, Robert L. Scott in the char- acter of Commodore, and the star of the company being rxcellently supported. There is & quiet, quaint humor about Mr. Scotl's work which is infections and.the people in front gave him the most liberal encourage- ment. Miss Adilia Crawford, in the soubreite part of Pixey, was a decided relief from the usual frowsled-haired female with a smirk and simpering way. She is a pretty young woman, dances and sings well and plays with considerable ability. Charles B. Boyd also assists materially in the develop- ment of the play ‘A Cold Day" follows the “‘Chip,” Perkins D. Fisher and Edward Cogley bearing the brunt of the work on the male side, while Miss Ollie Redpath and Jean Delmar occupy like positions on the female side. Mr. Fisher is an fideal Long Branch caterer and with his Dutch asscciate, Mr. Cogley, allows the audience but little breathing spell be- tween the humorous situations. Mr. Cogley is an old Omahs boy, having for years held a position with the Western Union Telegraph company here, and there were many of his friends in front who gave him a warm wel- come. Miss Reta Dickson, the character woman of the play, is also well known here as Mrs, Cutter, having besn a member of St. Philomena’s ckolr and has done more or less concert work throughout the state. The songs are new in “A Cold Day,” some of the situations really funny. Written for the purpose of making an audience laugh it accomplished all yesterday the authors in their wildest dreams iniended, The com- bination will run during the week and the verdict of yesterday's audiences was pro- nounced in favor of the scheme of bringing two distinet organizations fogether under ohe management. —_——— WEATHEK FORECAST. Falr Weather and West Winds for Ne- braskn Today. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2%.—The indications for Monday are: For Nebraska and Kan- sas—Fair; west winds, becoming south. For lowa—Fair; armer in the eastern portion; variable winds, becoming west. for Missouri—Falr; warmer; northwest windg, becoming south, ¥ South Dakota—Fair; cooler in the northern portion; south winds, becoming north. Loeal Lezord. Orricr or Tag WeATHER BURTAU, OMAMA, Aug redord of temnerature and infailcompared wit corresponding day of past four year: 1894, 1893, 1R92. 1801 Maximum temperatute H7Z HE2 HOZ 6GHD \perature. G0 595 625 593 temperature. 742 722 712 6435 Precipitation. .. L0000 00 .07 Statement showing the eondition of tem- perztureand pracipitation at O.naha for the day and since Maroh 1, 1894 Normal temperature Excess for the du¥ Excess since Murch (1 prmal procinitation Deficiency for theday .70 L. _Alinch Doficiency since Mazen 1....." 171360 lnchies RKeports from Other Stations at 8 P, M. 702 42 560> ‘11 inch fom BTATIONS. STATE OF WEATHER. A, canaraed Omaba..... North Piatia. i r. . Lows.... T. Oloudy, Puut K r. Davenpori 90, 06| R 80| 100/ 200/ Cle 84| T Partcloudy. cates trace of rain CEGRGE E. HUNT, Local Forecast Ofcial Eisnarck 1. Vi) Lamp Explosion Did It, Fire in Jobn Bappen's c:ttage, 1118 North Seven‘'eenth street, at 3 o'clock yesterday morning called out the fire department, The blaze was caused by a lamp explosion. Loss on building and contents about $200. —— DIED, “Notice of five lines or less under this head, Afty cents; each additional line, ten cents. M LAUGHLIN—Mrs Margaret, August 2, 1884; 84 years, Funeral at'2:30 o'clock Monday p. m., Aukust 24, 1884, from resi- dence of D. Black® 1906 8.'10th strect, to Prospect Hill cemetery. AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA Majority of the Democrats Confess Great Liking for Judge Holoomb, COUNTY CENTRAL CCMMITTEE CRITICISED Charged with Trying to Keep Certain Par- ties of the State Convention - Sa- loon Figntand an Open Sealp— or Maglo Clty News, The majority of the democrats in South Omaha are in favor of either having the party in state convention endorse Judge Hol- comb or leave the office of governor open and allow the democrats to vote as they choose. The Influence from here will oppose the nomination of a governor at the demo- cratic state convention. The administration and anti-administration men agree on this proposition in this city. “1 wish you would state in The Bee that I will not accept the appointment as dele- gate to the congressional convention made by the county central committee Saturda; said Patrick Caldwell, who |s secretary of the South Omaha Democratic club. “I do not believe in doing business in that way. I see the committee was foxy enough, or thought it was foxy, in placing four of the strikers on that delegation. The truth is the committee has about as much use for the strikers named as it has for four New- foundland dogs.” Mr. Caldwell is one of the men who struck. Mr. J. S. Gosney, who is also one of the congressional delegates, said that he doubted it he would accept the empty homor. The delegation selected contalns the names of certaln men whom the committee would like to keep out of the state convention, and the scheme is to endeayor to compromise with certain individuals by sending them to the congressional convention. “I am opposed to the democrats placing in nomination any man for gevernor under the circumstance said Mr. Gosney, “for it is certain that he could not be elected, and there would be just enough votes cast for him to elect Ma- jors, As between Majors and Holeomb, there is only a small per cent of our party that will vote for the former." Andrew Falley was hit on the head with a brick yesterday afternoon and was seri ously wounded. He was taken to the police station, where his scalp was sewed up by Dr. Slabaugh. It took five stitches. Failey is a laborer who has been work- ing with a grading force in Corning, Ia In company with a number of workingmen he was drinking on Twenty-seventh street. All of them were more or less under the in- fluence of drink and Failey says he had no idea the man was going to assault him. They were abusing each other in a drunken way when suddenly Failey felt a brick land on his head and then the crowd disappeared before an officer arrived. As soon as Failey reported the assault at police headquarters Officer Tangemann was put on the case and given a warrant for the arrest of the assailant. Failey was too badly injured to go out with the officer to point out the man who assaulted him and it is doubtfal if he will testify against him it caught. The two were. friends before the trouble occurred. Shooting Just the Same. Although fhe Seuth Omaha Gun went 1o pleces, there are still some of the gunners here who have great sport In the flcld, firing off cartridges at whatever legiti- mate game there Is to kil Within the last two weeks the boys have been having some clegant plover shooting, and they have not gone many miles from home to find their game. Among the men who been most succeseful in bage'ng the whistiers are Jim Smith, John Flynn, Thomas Gearey, Harry Menefe, Dick Berln, Tom Fynn, E. O. Mayfield, Willie Hinz, John Gorman, W. S. Welsh, A number of the boys are getting resdy fo go off on thelr annual chicken hunt, and some of them have gone already. Nell Will Not Tell, Nell Sheldon, a Woman with one car and a brazen face, is a prisoncr at the police statlon. No definite charge s lodged against her. Mrs. Shelden fs a Lincoln woman. She claims to have no fear of God, man or Satan, end admits that she ran away from her busband to join John Smith, a traveling horse trader and all-around’ sport. The police believe that Smith and his gang stole the wheel from D. Davidson’s wagon, and an effort s being made to run them down The women left the ging for a shart time and was arrcsted, She refuses to tell where Smith went, and will be held for further developments. club Magic City Gossip. John Flynn is in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Wclsh are happy over the arrival of & new son at their home. Mr. John J. McMillan Is anxiously walting for congress to confirm his appointment as postmaster at South Omaha, Inasmuch as congress adjourns on Tuesday he hopes that the confirmation will be made today. If it is not, it will be several months before Dr. Glasgow will have to vacate. After all of the evidence was taken in the case of John Van Wie, charged with sell liquor without a license, Judge Christmann gave it as his opinion that the defendant was guilty and bound him over to the dis- trict court in the sum of $500. Mr. Van Wie furnished the neccssary bond and was re- leased. Jumes Anderson and Joe Smiley were ar- rested for disturbing the peace by fightlng, The row took place on Twenty-fifth street, It was rcported to the police that Smiley had been carrying a revolver, with which he said he was going to shoot Anderson Smiley denes this report, but he had a revolver in his possession when placed under arrest by Officer McDonough. b ez i e Short ce Stories. Patrick Havey, one of the jailers at police headquarters, left yesterday for Connecticut, where he will spend a couple of weeks with his parents. Sheriff Miller of Lancaster, Wis., left last evening with Luciu Wells, who was cap- tured by the Omaha police a week ago. Wells is wanted for adultery, Detective Savage goes to Milwaukce today to bring back Foster, an agent of the C. ¥ Adams installment 'house, who skipped, carrying with Lim $150 of the firm's money. L iy Kire Under the Sidewnlk. Fire broke out in Willlam Court's bakery, 712 South Sixteenth street, about 10 o'clock last evening. The fire was in & pile of boxes in the bascment under the sidewalk and near the ovens. It is supposed to have caught trom an overheated stove. Charles Turner owns the building. The loss on building and contents |s under §200. Awarded Highest Honors—World's Fair. ‘DR LY BAKING MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum orany other adulterant. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD, S Cheffoniers at Half Price, W & ey s B WE PLACE ON SALE this week 100 lnge, elogant Chof- @ !oniers, made of solid oak, polish finish, with LARGE, FRENC PLATE MIRRORS, at half forme H By reason of having the largest amount of drawer room & $19.50 for Good Ingrain Carpets........... Heavy Ingra All Wool Tng Body Bruss: Velvet Carp 30x60 inch Rug Linolcums ... Stair Carpet.......... Goods sold on pa Clos : evening at 6: OWER #1 5 Chicago, 24! Ll'k St THE Omaha, Sheeley Block, 15th & Howard St most convenient, useful, and almost indispensable plece of furniture and no home is complete without one. @ $7.75 for a Cheffonier worth $16, 9.99 for a Cheffonier worth $20, $11.50 for a Cheffon $12.50 for a Cheffonier worth $25. 3.50 for a Cheffonier worth $27. $17.50 for a Cheffonier worth $35, EXTRA---BIG CARPET SALE. ’y Formerly Pesple’s Mammoth Install naat nd 10 cents for postage on Big 94 Catalogue. Write for Baby Carriage Catalogue—Mailed Free, nents in Coun 30 except Satur FROM Bend for Cutalogue, Prices, ete., deseeibing wo OTTO GAS ENGINE WORKS 330 & Walnut Sts., PIILADELEK vrices, to sell them quick cheffonier is a worth $23. worth $50. = j eee——— ] 3e 38 : 27¢, worth 50¢ 48¢, worth 75¢ worth $1.25 worth $1.40 worth $2.00 worth $1.00 30¢ worth <. 12¢, worth Terms: Cash or Easy Payments. il Bluffs & South Omaha, GASOLINE DIRECT FROM THE TANK CHEAPER Tian STEAM. No Roiler, No Stcam. 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With modern city accommodations and pae rental overs Young helped soclally, physicaily, intelle ri COURSES — CLASSICAL, MUSIC, NORMAL, COMMERCIAL. Music and Coum wnches taught by sorletors of On Fxpense sy than in the city Address, COLLECE, Eellevue, YOUNG LADIE , OMAIIA, NEBD, Fall term beging Wednesdny, Scptember 19the For eatalogue and particulars apply to the reos tor, THB REV. k. DOHERTY, 8. T. D, OMAHA, NEB. Neb- NATIONAL PARK SEMINAR SUBURBSOF WASHINGTON,D. C. Y Women, Colleglate and Semine o o es “Beautitul * rownds. 16,008 buildings. A cultured home. $300 to HO0, Bend for fliustrated cataiogue to Washl ton, D. C. ' 1 a liberal education to live in Washe tngton.” MUsi ILLINOIS CONSERVATORY. truction in alldepart. cal Btudy. Fine niages, Ete, Add B e, L N W YORK MILITARY ACADED C.d WRIGHT, B. 8. A M., Cornwall,N. ANDSOME PEOPLE Ouly Those Who Have Good Testh, | BAILEY, u: m:utut4 d floor Paxton Block, 16th and Furnam Stel Telephone, 1085, | Lady attendunt. 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