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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25
MANY WOMEN MENACEl
They Find a Stronger Defence Against
Danger That Moves Near.

"Consumptivo, Wasting away' Losing
flesh, Tired OUT Exhaustedi'
Thcs are all different ways or dcscfib-
ing enc great form Of weakness rom
They are nervous thin-faced women. VINO
lack brightness. yivaClfy, and seem To De
continually weak. exhausted. and worn
out. They are usually sallow, dyspeptic.
and never have o. fresh. healthy color.
Many Of them realize that they are In
danger ~ contracting quick consumption,
and would gladly learn how 10 gain in
creased vigor. health. ana strength. IL Ia
for tho benefit Of such women that tho
following words have been specially PRINT
Mrs. NJ. Nocson. 2T2 Eleventh street.
BROOKLYN. y. Y. writes. by the use OF
Dumyfs pure malt whlskcy ! have gained
increased health and strength, o. TO-
day am feeling better than have iclt Tor
many years. II is an excellent prepare
ton. and / can strongly recommend H.
Thousands Of opinions similar 70 tho
above havc been constantly received from
ladies' whose health has been restored.
and whose lives have been saved by this
y0nd question that Dunys pure matt
whiskcy CannOt be cqualcd. Nothing 50
speedily creates "A healthy appetite. tones
mp the digestive organs, puti1cs tho
blood. IL gives strength y ncurish-
mrnt when everything else f4ils. Alt
grocors and druggists keep Duny's. but
care should be taken TO get the genuine.
to. the sick visited. the sif ncr healed.
ana the saint built up until tho kingdoms
OF this world become the kingdom Of cur
Lord Jesus Christ"
'cho speaker urged his congregation 10
greater diligence. both IN the discharge
" their private religious duties and I'm
those that pertain TO the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

Union STOCK YARDS. ILL. Nov.
24-CATTLE-Rcocipte $500 head. mar
kot steady. common 90 extra steers. 81 90
4I20. stockoIs and feeders. S2.fIui 90.
cows ard bulls. SiGor355. Texans. $50
alO0. western rangers. ~S@.J0Q4Op.
EOcS- Receipts. u.s. 600 head market
firm carly. declining 5o. later; heayN
packing and shipping lots. S3.t5Q25 20:
common 90 choice mixed. S3.l5u3 ~.
choice assorted. 81 f0c1.JO. light. S3l10
a.t-. ri~s 60 10I1dJ.
SHEEP-Roeoirfs. 1900 head. market
firm and Zoo. higher. inferior 70 choice,
s2OCQ350. lambs. S"301d5.2O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25
ron 4. =. DIsrnICTATT0RNEf.
Ohioan and n yirginian Enter the Race
with John sabine smith.

Besides John Sabine Smith. who has
already been mentioned boy the sun. two
ncw candidates for the place OF United
States District Attorney havc entered
the race. They are John :. Wise and
State Senator Frank j. Pavey. Both
pavey has recently manifested "a dispose
ton TO be friendly which manifested
itself last week IN his attending a tho
atrical performance with Caleb a..
Simms. who was supposed 10 be his
bitterost enemy IN faoti0nal politics. Mr..
Pavcy is an Ohio man. Mr.. Wise is q
Nirginian by birth. and tried 10 help
tho Republican National Committee to
carry the Old Dominion for Mckinley
Now York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25
ELI cnrrnN MANNrrs.

.
NEW NORk. Nov. 2l.-COTION-Quiot
ana STEADY, middllnB gulf. 10, net ~.
tcipis, Go bales, gross iet'ipt7i tito
bales. exports TO Great tfltan'' WIZ
bales, continent. l5lJ Aaics, loi"aI"en
$40 bales. sales, ~ bales, spihAeia, %
Lslos. stock. 2li2Sl bales.
Total tO~day-Nct receipts. b','lZ DHiea'
exports 10 Gnsat Britain, lS.JoZ plle',
continent. 11.boi bales. STOCK, lll-''oo
bales.
Total 30 far this wcck-Not receipts.
IS sos bales. exports 90 Great biiiall.
1851 bales. continent, 5000 "'''''
France. U.Jst bales. ,
Total since September 1st-Net receipts'
e.psJI4 bales. exports 60 Great Britain
IIFl.ts bales. France, 2J1.joO Oaica' con-
fgttircs closed nrm: sa'cr. 2i0,j00 bales;
November. i.4j. December. 'Ag' Ja".a1
7.55. February. 70, March. I.dS. Aprli,
7.73. May. 80, June, ISL july 'N''
NEW ORLEANS, LA. Nov. 2i-COT-
TON-Fuiurcs steady, sales. .p.Ny uuits'
December. 1i3 January 80 r,m' Y .
7.ai. March, 7.i2: Ap7L ~ May "'''
'iIn fetETfooL. Nov. \l-12:ao p. NJ
COTTON Quiet and uH\angedt amer
can middling. : H.. salM NvJv p.i'.
American, G.n00 bales. speculation and eN-
mort. 800 halos. receipts. $4,000 bales.
American. 1000 bales. Futures opeh'u
quiet and demand moderate; American
miadllng, low middling clause. Novemocf
: Is-Gl. December January ''l
ana March. . SGT. March and April ana
Aprl and May. : T-Gt. Mn and june,
ana June and July. I s-Gf, July ana Au-
gust. 4 0-G4. Futures quiet NJ the &C.
cline.
4P. Mixtures closed quiet 10 'hc dc-
cline. American middlinr. November.
. 1906 15-Gi huvere. Noromhor ana
December. 4 iO-Gl0t 11-Gi. sellers; DO
ory ana TeLrnarv. T.Gi. BUYERS. Fchru-
arv ana March. { G-0f0f I-Gt huyore.
Nnril and May. 4 T-Gi eClors, May ENC
June. 4 7-GfGf SCI. -rrors. June ana
july. . set. sellers, july and August
4 e-clN4 Q-Gl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

tho vico-presidentlal nomination at CHI
cage last July.
His presence ut the National Capital at
this time Ia due to the fact thnt he has
three causes to argue before the supreme
Court during the coming month. While
he IS still "a bachelor. about thirty-three
years OF age. Dame Rumor has II that he
Will become n Benedict before Mr.. Nc
kinlov can call an extra session. and
that hts present trip 20 Georgia has some
thing 10 30 with that personal matter
Washington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

Cash quotations were us follows
FLOUR quiet and firm. hard wheat. spring
patent. ouotable az Si30utc5 i'm wood:
soft wheat. patent. Sf1504'p. hard
wheat. bakers. ~s3O003.30. in sacks. win
ter wheat. ST. & I410. in wood No. =
.nrirr uhcq+ T1QS0c.. No. - red. SilaH
anc.. 40. o corn. ~eait12ic.: No. . oats
100. mess nork. So c0qGe5. larl. ASA
800. short nib sides. S~3.Gou5No: snort
clear sides. S3S7ia1i Cd whisky, $llo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

Planters National .........1OO 2fsia Pa
Pot. saw. and Ins Co. .......2O - 90.
security ..-...s. ....lND ... lNb
Union Bank Of Richmond ID. 80 l12 90.
Virginia Trust Company. 100 l0I 10
INSURANCE COMPANIES
Virginia Fire and Marine. % 80 30
Virginia State .............aJ 80. "a
MISCELLANEOUS.
a. II. Co. pfd 100 10i -.
A.. 4. Co. common. ..........JO 40 -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25
REPUEITCiNS 10 CONTEST
Three Districts, snrc-Others Not Yet DE
tcrnincJ Upon.

I'VE have decided upon three contests. -
said Judge Wadlnl 70 me Yesterday. "rhe
second, Fourth and Fifth districts Will
certainly be contested. II has not been
determined yet whether "a contest VIII
be- made in the Third d.ffr'ot. There i'
no doubt that Nost viii Doe seated boz the
Fl%fty-Gfth Congress. said the Judge.
and we have excellent. ground, lor claim
Ing the othcrs.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

The following Council committees will
meet tonight at the city Han:
Committee on Water. 1oO o'clock. room
r.
Committee on Health. o'clock. room
u.
Committee on Second Market. g o'clock.
room n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25
Vrw YORK PRODUCE MARKET

NEW YORK. Nov. 2l.-FLOUE-lirm.
N'anesg'a Aaieni' >ts,s'9' DINERS r, u n
common 70 fair extra, S~-.o3o5.41i rooo
TO choice. S3.4j03.On.
W~IEAT-Quot and nrmrr. with op-
tons. no. 2 red. f.. O.. b.. olnN|Fsc-, nl-
graded rcd. N619Sc. options decil .'d
isu1ic.. advanced 24Qotc. lcl r''sc'
and closed unsettled at lSg24c. over yes
tcrday. NO. 2 red. November ana De
cemicr. $3.50. January. sslsc May, N,r-i.
CORN-Duli and easier, 80. =, ~ ~,
l%clator. 30hc. alioat. Options were gun
s9Ac.; December. 201sc.; MAY, 35Mc.
~DA4S-DIu aId uIm. Oplon. 4ul ana
lrmtr. December. 254c May -u'2c spot
prices no. .. 25lic.i no. . white 2''gc.'
mixed western, 2242i'-c.
HAY-Quiot; shipping, C04G2]ac; good
10 choice. 7jus2i4c.
WOOL-Quict. firm. and UNCHANGED.
BEEF-Flrm; family. SaOO1lVVV, OK
ira mess. S7OO4t12, beer mans nm 40
5000. tcrced beef strorg; city extra
India mess. S12OOgl3.o0.
CUT MEATS-Quict and steady; picked
bellies. ~Sl.OO0Ji2l4, do. shoulders, SiVV,
DO. hams. $s.5Ous. -.
LARD-Quict and easier western steam,
S422BQl25. city. 1913, December, Si2p,
| nominal Refined slow, continent, I."Nt
South American, $500, compound, Si.ooH
PORK-s,cadv. new mess. Se00QS5O.
BIrTTER-Fancy scarce ANA hrmcrt
state dairy. 1i0t0c.. do. creamery, lah
02f.: western dairy, sHl3c.; Elgins, 2ZH
2-i.c.
EGGS-Quict and less hrmcr. state and
Pennsylvania. 2202Gc., i~cc-house, lb'24
1Sc.. western. fresh. 22n24c, TO-. case
| S225G5.OO, southern, 2lM22ilc.; lined.
1Ji2ulGc.
COTTON-SEED OIL-Modorate demand;
crude. 2z0G2iRc.; yellow primo. 25c.
RC~SIN-Stoady; strained. common 10
good. $40.
TTRPENTINE-Tairly active at pa
gIIc.
RlCE-Firm and unchanged.
Enthusiastically NV Orleans, open
Kettle. good TO choice. now. 21N}ic.
pEANUTS-Steady; fancy hand-picked'
COFFEE-Quiet and unchanged 70 ID
points down. December. 500. Marcn.
$3.50. Nav and September. S9.35. Spot
Rio dun and steady. No. :. 5000.
SrGAR-Raw dull and steady. fair re-
lninr 2-c. Refined quiet and UNCHANGED.
FREfGHTS TO LTVERpOOL-Quiot
end weak. cotton. : go. grain. aga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

Steamship Accomac. Thompson. Nor
folk. passengers and general cargo.
steamship Danyiile. Boyd. Baltimore,
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Elm city. Haynes, Mattaponi
river landings. general cargo and pas
sengers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25
PORT OF WEST POINT. NOV. II. 1896
ARRIVED.

steamship Accomac. Thompson. Nor
e,ft nassongors and general cargo.
etrqmship Danville. Boyd. Baltimore.
c+eemehfp Elm city. Haynes. Mattaponi
river landings. General cargo n pas
ecuncrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

no other house ever dccs-ovor did-lr
over will-soll such sterling qualitlos-at
such low prlces-as we quote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25
TinwaTe..
China.


Har-Lamp. Ruby globe. completes i.lo
Glass Stand Lamp. complete ...... lic.
Gold-Flnish Banquet-Lamp, C~upld...s IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

PORT NEWPORT NEWS. NOV. - 1896.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Y. Bartlett. Boston.
SAILED.
Schooncr Governor Amcs. Providence.
Schooner w. Arlington. providence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-25

Seen about your servants Winter Liv-
cries? There are two reasons for coming
here-excellence and r-easonableness.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

Master Lyman Bodman was at home Sat
urday afternoon to about forty Of his friends
at his home, 1881 South Twenty eighth street,
the occasion being his seventh birthday. The
house was decorated and an orchestra fur
nished the music for the little ones enter
tainment. The hours we're spent in dancing
aud games and each carried away as a
souvenir a box OF bonbons and a George
Washington hatchet.
Among those present were: Florence
Lewis. Marguerite Busch, Ola Specht, Fran
ces Holden, Grace Rohbaugh. Myra Breckin-
ridge. Mable Holden. Margery Holden. Mar
garet Kennedy, Emily Peterson, Helen
Rahm. Elwnnie Rhoades. lone Bellany. Dot
tie Points. Mable Stromberg. Marguerite Ha-
vens, Helean Bodman, Master Ray Farrell,
Willie Fuller, Arthur Lewis Albert Busch,
Fred Holden. Fred Overs. Clarence Overs,
Geyer Rhoades, Reynold Overs. Howard Bit
finger. Raymond Stromberg. Bernard Tym,
Cecil Bergman, Paul Havens Harold and
LYMAN Bodman.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Friendly GOssip.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. n. BabcOck have gone
east.
General and Mrs. Manderson are In Wash
ington.
Mrs. C. C. Shierstien is visiting friends in
st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Joslyn are in
New York.
Mrs. W. G. TempletOn is visiting friends
in Nebraska City.
Mrs. ]. II. Lynch arrived yesterday from
Hebron, Neb., and Ia the guest OF Mrs. c.
b. Coon, 257S Harvey street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Rector and sister,
Mrs G.. Ford Scoyl OF Cincinnati. left Fri
day evening for Chicago to attend the colo
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Intl,nnt-Dnyis.

A quiet but very pretty wedding was that
which took place at the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. II. c. Davis on Tuesday at
o'clock. when their daughter. Miss Eunice.
was Joined in marriage to Mr.. Fred h.
Latham
The BRIDE who is striking brunette, was
charming, dressed in blue. Her flowers were
American beauties.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.
]. Fleming, pastor of Olivet Baptist church,
of which the bride is a member.
After the ceremony the wedding party
partook of the wedding dinner. after which,
with many congratulations and midst show
ers of rice and old shoes, the bride and
groom started their new life Mr.. and
Mrs Latham will be at home at 470S North
Ttirty-ninth street after February %.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

tol avenue. Cards were INDUCED In until
q late hour. when refreshments were served.
Miss Pratt o. Maine, who Is visiting MIR. and
Mrs. Talbot, rendered several pleasing vocal
selections. Those present we're: MIR and
Mrs. Woolworth. MIR. and Mrs. Weldon, Mr..
and MIRA Abbot, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
COe. Mr.. and Mrs II. Matthes. Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Sterrlcker. Miss Edith Kuhne,
Miss Ella O'Brien. Mr.. Galbraith. Mrs. Dunn,
Mra Dubois Mrs. Nichols and Master Earl
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Mrs. Savnge's Luncheon.

Mrs. Savage gave luncheon last Monday
The guests were seated at two tables. which
were decorated in white and green. From
the chandeliers smilax hung over the table
forming canopy centerpiece. in which was
gracefully concealed large pyramid OF
crystallized fruit. Several cut glass vases on
the table contained ferns of different varie-
ties. y
rick. Clarkaon, Joseph Millard, Thomas Kill
patrick Worthington, SID. Barkalow, Barker
Richardson, Yates Pritchett, ii. b. Smith,
d. V. Barkaow. Bennett, Morris, McCord,
and Miss McKell. lJni
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

A high five party was given last Thursday
afternoon by Mrs. j. A. Wakefield in honor
of her guest, Miss Wood of Kansas City, who
Is quite a violinist and who played several
selections in a mastery manner.
The first prize on the card games. silver
berry fork, was won by Mrs. II. +. Cady.
The second was work basket and was won
by Miss Colpetzer. The third, picture, was
given Mrs Rubdeau. Refreshments were
served during the afternoon,
Those present were: Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Col
PETER, Mrs. Hartman. Mra Kirkendall Mrs.
Squires Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Sloan. Mrs. Paxton.
Mrs Branch, Mrs. Purvls. Mrs Kelley Mrs.
Anglin, Mrs. Orr Mrs Lomax, Mrs. Hoffman,
Mrs. Coe Mrs Brady, Mrs. Clayton, Mrs.
Dietz, Mrs Swobe. Mrs. Rubideau. Misses
Allen, Colpetzer, Hartman. Cady, Sharp,
Squires Sloan. Wood Shattuck Burchari.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

Miss IRA Kelly gave luncheon last Tues
day in honor of her guest. Miss Cornish.
The round table represented wheel, which
was rather a novel idea. The spokes of violet
ribbons radiated from a cut glass bowl filled
with punches of violet, forming the hub. To
each ribbon was attached fragrant bunch
of volets which, on rising from the table.
the guest drew Covers were laid for: Mrs.
Kelly, Mrs. George w. Mercer Miss Cornish,
Miss Palmer. Miss Webster, Miss Buck, Miss
Baum and Miss Lindsay.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
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Entertained ut Hearts.

heart party at their home last Monday even
ing The house was decorated with pink
and white roses. The first prizes were won
by Mr.. Mccormick and Mr.. Sutphen. Mrs.
Mccormick received the consolation prize.
The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. G. W..
Wattles, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor White, Judge
and Mrs. Ogden, Judge and Mrs. William G.
Ives. Mr.. and Mrs. Sutphen. Mr.. and Mrs
H. T. Mccormick Mrs. II. G. Moore, Mrs.
L. e. Corby, Miss Grace Kenney and Mr..
Grant Kenney.
During the evening Mrs McWhorter gave
some very pretty solos on the piano.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
SurnrIsed Mr.. TnIbert.

Tuesday evening Mr.. TaIbert was given
a surprise at his homelin East Omaha by a
number of his friends, 1t being his thirtieth
birthday. Among the presents was a vol
ume OF VIII Carlton's poems Mr.. w. j, Nor
row making very pretty presentation
speech. The evening was spent in games
and music After the games came supper.
Those present we're 7Mr. and Mrs. Beau
clair. Miss Cooley. MpIand Mrs l., s. Halnes,
Mr.. and Mrs Morrow, Mr.. and Mrs. Cles-
azarus, Mrs. Unangst,, Mrs. Backer, Mr.. and
Mrs. p b. Clauseh,, Misses Clara and Viva
Beaucair. Dale. MORROW, Mrs. sprague. Mr.
Hntchinnnn
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
They Played High Five.

given by Miss Francis VESSELS. Progressive
high five was played and Mrs. James Nc
Kenna was the fortunate winner Of the
first prize, decorated plate. Miss Gardner.
who won the second prize, received
Belique cream pitcher and sugar bowl. AS
a consolation prize, Mrs. Dewey was given
a jar Of primroses About o'clock dainty
refreshments were served.
Those present were: Mrs Harbach, Mrs.
McKenna, Mrs Lninger, Mrs. Shiverick.
Mrs. Dewey, Mrs. Metcalf Mrs. Howard
Smith, Miss McKe, Miss Gerdner, Mrs
Lindsay, Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Will
liams, Mrs Richardson, Mrs Nickel and Miss
VESSELS.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

evening. High Ave was the principal amusS-
ment. Those present were; Messrs and
Mesdames j. E Ebersole, +. E, Pearcc. u.
T.. Cable. G. G. Clark. j. II. Miles. G.. X.
Blake. G. w. Ambrose, c. f. Bidwcll. f. Il.
Gruninger. T.. a. w. Smell. w. NJ. Fuller.
Mrs. w. n. Goodall; Messrs. +. u. Myers.
w. NJ. Giller. N. Griflths. ], II. Sheean.
G, Goodall; Misses Buckout. Meek. Jones.
I Snail Tavlor
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
PrOgressive Luncheon.

Miss Mary Eleanor Broliar was the host
ess at a progressive luncheon given last
Saturday at the home of mrs. C. C. Chase.
There were covers for sixteen. The table
decorations were lilies OF the valley.
The guests participating were: Mrs. Judge
Keysor, Mrs. A. C. Powell, Mrs, b. A. Nc
Allister, Mrs. ]. p. ID. Llwyd. Mrs. G. b.
Lowrie, Mrs. E. " Lewis Mrs. Fred Race,
Mrs Willis Todd. Miss Macauly, Miss Leh-
mer, Miss Phelps Mrs. Atkinson, Miss Ken
nedy. Mrs. c. II. silsbee and Mrs. Charlie
G. Chace.
The menu cards were decorated by Miss
Charoni
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
To Celebrate His 21st birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Christ Hansen gave birth
day party Friday evening at their home, 1922
North Seventeenth street, to commemorate
the sons twenty y-frst birthday.
Games were indulged in and the success
ful winners Of prizes were: Miss Anna
Peterson. Elizabeth Stricken. Lottie Frazier,
Mr.. William O!mstead and George Tomp-
sett Refreshments were served.
Those present were: Mrs. c. Hansen.
Misses Hattie ,Lundsen, Anna Peterson,
Linda and Emily sWigman. Elizabeth Stricken.
Lottie Frazier ida Schmick, Minnie and
Laura Christensen Anne Jorgenson, Emma
Kear, Lulu Thurber; Mesars. G. Hansen,
Burt Caldwell George Christensen. William
Olmstead. Charles Helmer, George Tompsett'
Welch Kingsley, John Hynes, Frank New
comb and Fred H. Hansen.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Surprised mt Their Home.

Last Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs. d.
s. Parkhurst were surprised by number Of
their friends Progressive high five was
played Mrs. Crosby carried off the ladies'
first prize and Mr.. Lee Cox won the gentle
mans first prize. The consolation prizes were
awarded to Mrs. p Strasoough and Mr.. AL
Powell After cards lunch was served and
then dancing was INDUCED in till late
hour.
Those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs. Sol.
HOPPER, AL Powell, P. Buchanan Stras-
Dough Goodman Cox, Crosby of South
Omaha, Stearns of South Omaha. Park
hurst, Mrs. Parkhurst. Mrs. Mitchell, Misses
Parkhurst Lora Mitchell, Leah Cox, Grace
Strasbough and Gertie Parkhurst.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Danish Turner's.

The Damen turnyerIen gave leap year
party at the Turner hall last Monday even
ing. The dance hall vas deco
rated with smilax and roses and unique leap
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
A Musical Surprise.

A musical was given at the home OF Mrs.
Lininger last Thursday afternoon as sur
prise for Mrs Haller, to celebrate her birth
day. She had been invited out to lunch and
on her return found the spacious rooms in
possession of her friends. The musical pro-
gram was a very delightful one and thor
oughly enjoyed by those present.
The Euterpean club, composed Of the
Misses Chamberlain of Council Bluffs, Misses
Emma and May Balbach, Darlene Coe, Misses
Allen and Mrs. Mahoney, played several
beautiful selections. Two of the prettiest
were "An Dich" and lie Coucher du Solei."
Miss Allen whistled 1.-THE Mocking Bird
very cleverly.
Miss Amy Barker sang "Flddle and l."
with violin accompaniment by Miss Darlene
Coe.
by Streleski accompanied by the club. and
Miss May Hetzel played. There were about
forty Dresent
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
A LeUp Year Ball.

The Leap Year ball given by the women Of
Fort Omaha last Monday evening was a
success, fully 125 couples gracing the hall
with their presence. The hall was tastefully
decorated with flags. Dancing began at $50
and was kept up till late hour. The COM
mittees were composed of the following
women: Arrangements, Mesdames p. Haze.
7. Baker, T. Coady, B. Rogers. T. Huston.
Mrs. Graves reception Maggie Magee, Maud
Gruner, Anna Shultz, A. Burkhart, Lizzie
Brown, Alice Morris, Ida Pennel; floor,
Carrie Coady, Lucy Baker. Lottie Gruner,
George Magee, Maggie Scanlon.
To the women, Carrie Coady and Lucy
Baker, much credit is due. They had their
hands full, and acquitted themselves accord
ingy.
Among some of those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. T. H. Beardsley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wedemyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes, Sergeant
Woods, Sergeant Gruner, Sergeant Coulter,
Mr. Shepperd, Miss Alice Shepperd Sergeant
Moran, Mr.. and Mrs. Burt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
PIen.nnt surpri.e Party,

bot were surprised by number OF friends
at their residence, Twenty ,third and Capi-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Jolly Hig!l Five Party.

Mr., and Mrs. NJ. B. Pratt entertained de-
ligEtfuly at high five Monday evening
After a very gplrited game all adjourned to
the dining ROOM where refreshments were
served, after which the evening was finished
with a lively game of hearts. The rooms
were prettily decorated with hot house flow
ers and potted plants. Those present We're:
Messrs. and Mesdames NJ b. Pratt T. s.
Denman. Gwynne. Joyce. Mallory. Gillespie
and Dr. and Mrs. Bacon.
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MIR. and Mrs. hurt. Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace G. Burt gave a
dinner last Saturday evening in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sterling. at their
handsome home The house was decorated
with cut flowers, and the table was very
pretty with its fern centerplece and pink
roses strewn csrelessy oven the table
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs Sterling,
their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Foster of Mime
apolis. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis, Mr., and
Mrs. Denise, Barkaow, Mr., Luther Drake.
Mr.. Benjamin Burt and Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Cord
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scy Miss Sargent. Miss Yates. Mrs. rslmcr,
Mrs RobcrtS an1 Miss Breed CT Boston
Licutenants Hutton and Fem. Mr.. Genactt.
Mr. william Clarke. Mr.. George. Mr.. Ictn.
Mr.. Gown. Mr.. Cooley. Mr.. Pratt, Mr Ray
mond. Mr. Clark. M. Fonda. Mr.. Mcgcaih.
Mr.. Burgess. Messrs R1scwater, Mr.. Young.
Mr. Gilbert. Mr. Empkie Of Council Blnns.
MIR. Mallaleu Of Lincoln aud several others.
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Mrs J. a. Bradley. Miss Blanche Bradley.
Mr.. and MrsloNtaM Rudy, Mr.. aud Mrs
J. ". Mills. Mr. Ind Mrs r. w. Corlss. Mr.,
and Mrs. A. rnsidwen Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Mira Peter Kotpman. Harry Payne and
Miss Sarah car, INV
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Fashions of Colonial Days.

very successful Washington party was
given at the residence Of DR.. H. ii. Nc
Clanahan last Friday evening 1t was under
the auspices OF the Young Peoples Bible
class uf Lowe avenue Presbyterian church.
The guests numbered 1870 people, dressed in
the costumes of 17I6.
Early in the evening there wa, an interest
ing musical and literary program.
The songs OF Miss Smith Of New
York City, were especially ap-
preciated. Miss Beemer of Chicago was
also the recipient Of many congratulations
upon her performance. A number of other
persons well known in this city for their
ability. filed out the program. and their
efforts were thoroughly enjoyed. Refresh
mentJ were served. and at midnight the
Marthas and Georges were still numerous in
the halls and parlors