Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-07

Siege Of Sebastopol. The painting and other
decorations about the instrument were
spoken of at length. ...' Q,
Mr.. Laneus replied very appro priately, re-
lating the story of George Washington and
the hatchet and suggested that MIR. Lobeck
was hardly as truthful as George
Mr. fitzpatrick was next introduced to the
audience. He spoke of the parade and the
people on the streets while IL was passing
The relation of the drummers and the busi-
ness men and the great business done from
Omaha was also spoken Of
Mr.. Lockwood, "the silver-tongued orator
of Grand Island" was next called upon. He
referred to the Grand Island demonstration
as being great, but small in its greatness as
compared with the Omaha demonstration.
He spoke OF the formation of a travelling mems 8
association which would bring the men closer
together and aid them in their work for the
benefit of their customers. Mr. Lockwood
spoke at length of the ladies and their atti.
tude toward the travelling men.
Mr. Lantus announced at this point tn at
the speech making was over, but that he had
some papers to read to the audience present.
He read the following telegram announcing
the nomination for state senator of j. Woods
Smith, which was received with cheers:
RAvENNA, Ncb, Sept 6--l. B. Lauius,
president Commercial Travellers association
The pioneer commercial traveller of Ne
braska. j. Wood Smith, was last night by
acclamation nominated for state senator at
Broken Bow. Read this to the boys and tell
them to give the first Nebraska travel,r so
honored big boom. A. NORMAN.
The following resolutions were read and
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we, the travelling men of
the state of Nebraska who have taken part
in to-day's parade, extend our thanks to w.
s. Seavey, chief of the police force of
Omaha for furnishing a platoon of police
men to lead our parade and to the officers
themselves, for their faithful service while
on the line of march.
Resolved, That we extend to w. ID. Mo-
mack, of Kansas City, Mo-, and Phil Jacobs,
our thanks fer the generous donation of
Japanese fans for each drummer in the
parade.
Resolved, That we further extend our
thanks TO w. $. Hefrey for his kind services
and work in supplying our headq at
the fair grounds with bounteous supply Of
refreshments of every kind for the after
noon.
Resolved, That we extend our thanks to
the members of the fair association for their
courteous treatment to us this day in grant
ing us the full and open privileges of their
grounds and otherwise aiding US in our DEM
| onstration.
Resolved, That we extend our thanks to
every man, in every capacity, who has aided
us in bringing about the success of our day
entertainment.
After passing the resolutions general
| hand shaking and sociable was announced,
| during the enjoyment of which the chairs
| of the orchestra a number of those present
| enjoyed themselves in the dance. Two of
| the ladies present kindly favored the COM
| pany with a song and recitation and Mr..
| Stringfelow and Mr. Hycoif also added 10
| the musical programme OF the evening.
The company departed for their homes
| about II o'clock ani the first "Drummers'
| Day" in Omaha, with all Of its pleasure, was
| ended.
/ "What makes my skin so dark and muddy
| My cheeks were once so smooth and ruddy
| use the best cosmetics made"
| Is what lovely maiden said.
'Thats not the cure my charming MISS"
| The doctor remember this:
| If your skin would keep from taint,
| Discard the powder and the paint.
1.-THE proper thing for all such ills
Is this" remarked the man of pills,
| "EnrIch the blood and make it pure
! In this you'll find the only cure"
| DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will do this without fail. 1t has no equal.
| All druggists.