Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
RECEPTION FOR COMPANY D
Soldier Boys Will Be Welcomed by the
Ladies' Patriotic League,
FUNCTION WILL OCCUR At STATE HOUSE
Elaborate Program for the Annir
Which Is billed for Tonight
Pleasant Time for the
Boys I'm sight.

LINCOLN, Aug. 30.-(special 1.-THE La
dies Patriotic league is making extensive
preparations for a reception to Company d,
the Lincoln company Of the First, tomorrow
evening at the state house. An extensive
ranged. The program has been printed In
attractive pamphlets, which will be given
out as souvenirs. The affair Is entirely I'M
DER the management Of the women.
The address OF welcome will be given by
Mrs. Bryan, on behalf OF the club. Miss
Bessie Gearhart will represent Columbia
lodge No. 80, and Mrs. Margaret Allen
Charity lodge No. 2 OF the Daughters of
Rebekah. Both will deliver short
speeches on behalf of the organizations
from which they come. The Ladies aux
iliary of the Custer circle of the Grand
Army of the Republic will be represented
by Mrs. Cramphin. Miss Maud Oakley has
volunteered to sing several songs. Miss
Flora Bullock will read an original poem.
instrumental music will be furnished by
Hagenow's band. and also by Mrs. Aliens
mandolin club, which will play while re-
freshments are being served in the senate
chamber. The first part OF the program will
occur In the house Of representatives. After
1t has been concluded refreshments will be
served in the senate hamber Then the
IhDlto Will Dt """J 'He
dulged in. A new canvas is being laid over
the mating in the senate chamber this
afternoon.
The entire program is under the super
vision of the president of the league, Mrs
DR.. King. Before the speeches begin the
boys will be requested to pass down a re-
ception line in which will be Congressman
and Mrs. Burkett, Colonel and Mrs. Camp
bell, General Vifquain and daughter, Gov
49, orl Mo Dpvntar aX-Gnynrn0r anu
Mrs. Holcomb. Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Gere,
Mrs. ]. e. circuit, Chancellor and Mrs.
HUNTINGTON, Prof. and Mrs. Hodgman, Prof,
and Mrs. Aylesworth, Mayor and Mrs. Win
nett. Judge and Mrs. NJ. B. Reese and Mrs.
8. NJ. Walker and daughter
Lincoln Local Notes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard L. Andrews have
issued $50 invitations for a reception to be
given at their residence this evening In honor
of the return of their son, Howard, who was
q member OF Company D.
An exciting personal encounter took place
in the county court this morning between
Attorneys Burr and Manahan. Some time
since Attorneys Burr and Field made APP
plication before, Judge Cochran to have Mrs
FITZGERALD discharged from her position as
Administrative Of the John Fitzgerald estate
They were representing the creditors OF ths
estate and claimed that Mrs. Fitzgerald wa'
not a competent person to look after suct
business affairs. Mr.. Manahan will be re
membered as the democratic nominee FOL
congress in this district last year. He wa:
defending Mrs. Fitzgerald and her interests
The case has been in progress for severa
days and a number OF tits had passed be
tween the opposing counsel before. Mr.
Mammalian was on the witness stand yester'
day afternoon and Mr.. Burr took 1t today
On cross examination Mr.. Manahan statet
that he was going to produce some docu
ments which would prove that Mr.. Burr'i
motives In this case were those OF perse'
cution> of the defendant. He intended tt
show that Mr.. Burr was Intentionally mis-
representing facts. Mr.. Burr became enraget
at once. sprang from his seat and advanced
on Mr.. Manahan and slapped him In thu
face. Judge Cochran Immediately adjourned
court and said 1t would not be convened
again until the combative attorneys would
agree to make no further demonstration
The case was resumed this afternoon witt
both lawyers appearing tractable and do
Gle.