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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

good time Many Parisians seem to thinf
the same thing.
Belshazzar was able to pick his wives
from the whole world that lay within
reach Of him. All the wine In the world
likewise belonged to him. Everybody Ia
the world had to marry him. or work for
him, or bring bowls Of wine to him. 40
spent most OF his time passing the wine
bowl and making merry with his wives.
Occasionally he would call In the
magicians and the soothsayers and the
Chaldeans. II they had something pleas
ant 10 say to him he would reward them
with bowls Of wine and ropes Of diamonds
and rubies. II their remarks were unsat-
isfactory he would hand them over to tho
lions or set them to dance on hot bricks
Belshazzar had terrible fall, just when
he was enjoying himself the most. and
that Is usually the way with people Like
him.
Perhaps the greatest impression OF all
at this bail was produced by nob1eman
who came as King Belshazzar OF Babylon,
attended by a few OF his leading wives.
The noblemaa was the Prince de Polignac,
a large, stout man who enjoys good
dinner and q good bottle OF wine as muca
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

de Vallombrosa, as Eastern
queens Of long ago. bearing proudly the
weight of jewelled crowns and wearing
robes of brocade and jewelled bands.
Would not the hoi poiloi OF the reVo-
lutionary days have cried: "On VAIN
their heads; give us bread to eat coulo
they have looked at this spectacle?
The gorgeousness of this extravaganza
was almost overpowerlng by the time
half the guests had been announced All
phases Of early Eastern society were rep
resented. The senses OF those watching
the scene were almost dazed. Then from
outside the tent came the exquisite
strains OF "Celesta Aida" The curtains
were opened and there was portrayed
that superb Nile scene SO familiar to all
lovers Of Aida There was the curious,
long-prowed Egyptian boat propelled by
bronzed slaves. In this boat were the
Countess de Breteuil. that yivacious
brunette; the Duchesse de Vendome, and
the Countess de Vogue. Their robes were
Of cloth OF gold, their heads banded with
rows OF jewels. their bare feet encased
IN gold sandals. 1t seemed as though
the ancient temples had been looted OF
their most cherished Jewels.
The clever hand OF the Maharajah waB
shown In the way these women wore
their jewels. India, ancient and modern,
holds perhaps Tho most gorgeous, the
most valuable Jewels Of the world Orien-
tails, both men and women. know how
to wear jewels and the Maharajah under
stands this art, as French woman I'M
derstands the art Of wearing clothes.
Dainty ankles were turned with sparkling
bands; emeralds. rubes aud diamonds
sparkled on ankles and shoulders, and
outlined slender waists The Maharajah
draped many OF these 1eweled bands with
his own supple fingers.
A group Of Ceisha girls included Coun.
tess de Vallombrosa and Miles. de Mon
tebello and de Hinnisdal, These two
young girls are noted Tor their blonde
beauty. They are what the French call
ash blondes With their darllened eye
brows and eyelashes. they made
fetching geishas.
The chattering and twittering of num-
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duke Of most historic family, wore the
costume that Phryne found SO effective in
convincing the elderly members of the
Areopagus Of her innocence-that is to
say, she wore the costume as 1t looked
just before the final persuasion OF the
judges was accomplished,
Many New Workers must be familiar
with the court OF King Belshazzar at Ba5y.
lon, as it has been represented by the
painter Rochegrosse. That painting Is one
of the few works Of art familiar to fra
quenters OF the Great White Way. Some
New Workers think that Belshazzar had
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23
|irst Sketches of Paris Aris-
tocracy's Gorgeous Arabian
NIGHTS Ball That Startled
Even That Gay Capital.

perb white marble ballrooms, opening
one into the other. The Countess has
tnree such rooms. which, in turn, open
into other rooms equally beautiful. but
decorated in delicate blues and 2inks and
gold. The marble bathrooms were draped
with jewel studded hangings. Lights
6hone through jewelled lamps. some OF
which were from the Maharajah's own
palace. Balconies were built out over tho
noors and hung with sumptuous hangings
ITO" the Maharanee's own rooms. It
was bit Of the Orient transported
to Paris.
With such setting the costumes
Ih worn by the titled guests seemed
NNR doubly wonderful.
|MNh Being original, the Countess had
|NUNNN a surprise in store for her guests.
Rn.NNAM A huge tent was erected In the
NNN0ENNl courtyard; this was also hung with
NWNHNW Oriental cloths and rugs. Each
NMWIAN guest was ushered alone into this
IglHIy tent, passed her hostess and Mon
W. eieur Andre de Fohquieres, the
) petit Andre-the Harry. Lehr of
~. Paris, as he Is called-announced
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as anybody In Paris. which Is saying .
good deal. He wore a magnificent curly
beard after the fashion OF King Belshaz.
Ear, a high. conical bronze helmet and
an odd costume that Included petticoas
made Of little bronze scales.
Then you should have seen the wives
who came with him. They were the most
attractive young natrons OF Paris, best
ntted by physique and temperament to
play the part Of Oriental beauties There
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that would have MADE even ahcieh' D3oy
lon open its eyes. Then 'hey went a"esa
and enjoyed themselves In hne OLD
Babylonian manner
Every famous Oriental beauty OF his
torv or legend was represented. In addi.
tion 70 those already mentioned. There
was Nitocrls. the early Egyptian siren.
who was the original OF Cinderella; zeno-
bia. Queen OF Palmyra. who was wor.
ab,nned as a divinity: Semlramis, also OF
Babylou. who threw away her kingdom
sor tho love OF a young archer. and more
than i've hundred others
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

each one dragged by SIX men
on all fours, dressed as
white mice. In each cage
chattered a most magnificent
blue and gold bird: there was
the Count de Bonvouloir. the
popular cotillon leader: the
athletic Prince Faucigny Lu-
cinge, the Viscountess dor
igny, the Countess de Coetlo-
gon, the leader Of the ultra
exclusive American set OF
Paris The Countess was q
most wonderful bird Of para
disc. When the cages were
opened each dazzling bird
minced daintily into the drst
ballroom, chattering ant
preening its feathers. The
white mice disappeared.
The cotillon was the most
marvellous sight ever given
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

allowed TO be jealous. and the MaharaJa
devoted himself to designing unique cos.
tunes for several pretty ducaessss aud
countesBeH.
The result Of the Mahara1ah's efforts
and of the weeks OF preparation stag
gered even the most bIase PariSlan.
Imagine. II you please q series OF su
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

xrande dame of the C4stellane family,
and the Duchess de Clermont-Tonnerre,
equally the grande dame, These two ma
irons were birds Of paradise. IL you
please. When their cage doors were
opened they danced daintily about :he
rooms. What jaded man Of the world
could fail to thrill over this sishtf
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

or turban, seemed one vast
glowing ruby. His chains and
bracelets were diamonds, rubieS
and emeralds. His entrance was
greeted with applause, for the
Maharajab, cunning man, was a
late arrival.
Then a pause, a dance. and In
came the Marqulse de Brante5,
In a f1ower-strewn litter. AS
true Cleopatra, she was accom-
panied by slaves and much
jeWeled lover. 1t was a pic
ture to make Cleopatra jealous
Of her own reputation for
beauty.
Then a herald announced the
beautiful Countess Colloredo-
Mannsfeld, who was Nora Iselin
of New York, and the Countess
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

=. par,slans of this generation IL seemed
- one glowing, moving mass OF Jewels
- feminine beauty. There were cos
tnr,ss whose scantiness OF fabric was re-
placed by diamonds, pearls and auoacity'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

each guest under his or
her assumed character.
There was, for instance,
the Countess de Luber-
sac, who was Constance
Livermore, Of Newark.
garbed as a Hin doc
dancer. Her Jewels were
worth a queens dowry.
Then came a series OF
grunts and weird shouts
from outside the tent.
The whole structure
shook. In walked a large
gray elephant, richly cap
ari'soned In the jewel
hung howdah sat the
Pr,i n C ss d'Arenberg
dressed q Hindu prtn.
cess OF high rank. Her
costume might have been
made by Tiffany, said the
Count de Noatlles, who
was himself dressed as
an Indian fakir.
The tent again qulv.
cred. A janghng OF
chains was heard. The
petite Andre blinked his
eyes. In came two large
golden bird cages. car
ried by coal black slaves.
In the cages were curled
the Countess Stanislas
de Castel lane, the
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erouB birds announced other arrivals.
What can be com1ng?" asked those
already present. The petite Andre waved
his wand, silence fell on those watching
and In came dozen huge golden cages.
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But, oh. the glory Of the Maharajah
himself. Paris has seldom seen anything
to equal this Indian ruler in his most
royal robes Of torQuoise blue silks. heav-
lily embroidered with gold His heaooEeao'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23

One handsome Duchesse had planned to
appear as Mother Eve." but her hostess,
at the last minute. persuaded her to dress
as Venus.
The Duchesse de Lesparre, wife OF
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-23
Paris, June 4.

HE whole continent IS
"l&A1 IL still talking about the
S%T4 marv lous Arabian
.GEk Nights ball given by
|EgT, the Countess Aynard de
.RNH> Chabrillan, one OF the
|EWEE proudest leaders Of Par
a W isian society. There
A were few untit1e d
Ffmce euests In that spectac-
Loms MAR gathering. There
Ednnnd were countesses, duch-
Spam ID esses, prin C c ses,
ifndoo counts, dukes and prin-
odIrne ces, and a few Amerl-
With L cans. The Countess,
Ia Face. however, invited th g
well known French
n Monsieur Wharf to attend, for she
td him 10 paint realistic picture OF
wonderful scene. To paint Just what
HE aud as he saw It. A few OF his
eaes reproduced here do give hints
hs marvellous entertainment, but
pen OF brush can portray the brill
Of color, the beauty OF the
en or the sumptuousness OF the
y displayed?
20 million francs were squandered to
mis- Parisian holiday. Jewels val
hundred million francs were dis.
y within the marble walls OF the
90 chabrillan. The extravagances
He luxurious, voluptuous past were
ssd' the epoch-making extravagan-
y Louis XIV. and his court, that led
us french Revolution, were outdone.
an the ill-starred Marie Antoinette
*s weakling husband. Louis XVI,
"oAeo upon that scene, they would
Hafed unbelievingly and said:
beginners we were In those
countess de Chabrtllan Is one OF
y" enlc women of France; here set
30 exclusive. Few American
are admitted 20 it. Those who
s0us belong because they are orig
Sng g. Interesting, not because they
sealtn. The Countess dares much
unes She outdared herself when
sas forth two hundred and fifty in
% 10 an Arabian Nights bail.
'A oress obligatory" was engraved
j safds and each woman guest Was
portray some notable or uotorI.
@lental character.
frivolous Paris was hungry for
sss'lon, and for weeks the smar,
eo and talked nothing but ori.
Is0ry. The majestic but very non.
aaaafajah Of Kapurthala was CON
"led upon to aid the fair ladies'
s,ss sssich !, for something unusual. The
An hVes much IN Paris, his wife
'sautful Spanish dancer whom ne
short time ago. She is lot
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was the DucheSgs do
Luynes, the Nar-
quise de Segur. the
Cemtesse de Mira
mon. the Coynlesse
de Gabri..c. the Com
tesse de Bouboule-
In fact, quite enough
TO keep King Bel-
shazzar busy.
They wore darios
costumes OF gauxe
and fish net. and all
sorts of pretty ,hinga
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
HUB STORE
IS ROBBED

Evidence Of tbe fourth robbery 81
the series that aas been IN progress
vas found this morning Al the Hub
CiothIne store. lhis morning WHEN
ulln niasheaF unlocked Ire es,abllsh-
meat FOR the days business The
burglar had made bis entry into the
store through 4 back window which
eas barred
Overcoals. mems suits. high grade
underwear. shoes. sweaters, suit cases
and a leather hand grip are among the
missing articles WIN. Reinheimer,
proprietor 81 the store sass thatit It
impossible to estimate the loss or the
number OF articles stolen
THE robbery was committed last
night NJ. nrashear was in the store
early SUNDAY evening and there was
no evidence Of any attempt TO break
into the building
Four robberies have been commit.
tied in TITS store during she past
twelve months. the first burglar
made his entrance through the tran
son and the second ana third came III
I through a hole Ia the floor Tbs
fourth thief used a piece Of iron OF
the cylinder Of a cotton gin and pfieS
the barrs oil lhe back window y eef
Is. he iefi als weapon andeg lAe Nin
dow
THE CITY police and the officers o
+ The sherif's force are working on thl
case. There Is no clue as TO Wit
committed the theft
SIR Reinheimer proprietor Of tn
store says schickasha IS not suilic
entity pollcea and that the merchant
Of the town are not properly proteete
against thugs and robbers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
Forward Movement
Planned by Church

Despite the cold weather. good con-
gregations attended the services at
the Christian church yesterday and
there was one addition to the church.
At the Sunday school reports were
heard, showing an average attendance
Of 200 pupils and an increase IN en-
rollment from l15 to ss5 since June
Between Sept j and Jan. ! fs6 new nu
pills were enrolled and five Glasses
we're organized. A mission sunday
school has been opened al 7th and
Virginia avenue with about IS pupils.
The official board Of the church
was organized for the year last night
with B. P. Smith as president: r. n.
I Cayatt, secretary and J. G. Mayes, fin.
aneial secretary. The board oi dea.
sons elected Dr. c. s. Foster as chair
man and R. M Cavett. secretary. Of
iieers both Of the church and the Sun.
day school have planned a great for
ward movement for the coming year
and ali departments Of the church are
busy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
EMOCRATS
TO SELECT
PLACE
Telegram ~ United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Washington, JAN S.-The demcratie
national committee met here today to
decide The convention city for 1912,
baltimore and ST. Louis are the iav-
orites.
Bryan IS the central figure on the
scene but he said he wouldn't join in
the deliberations unless Il became
necessary
War was declared Immediately af-
ter the committee went into session
when Bryan led vote against the
machine campaign in the commit
tee, II was on the subject Of seating
his ancient enemy. Committeeman Gut
fey OF Pennsylvania. In the squabble
ensuing a motion to 90 into executive
session was carried and the doors
we're closed
baltimore led ST. Louis in the race
for the convention BY guaranteeing q
/ sl50.000 fund
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
Death Claims Wife
Of Pioneer Engineer

AIRS. r l. Downs died Sunday
morning at the family residence. 7i6
Kansas avenue. after months IT.
ness The funeral services were con.
Quoted from the residence this after
noon at o'clock. Rev. James Challen.
ner OF the Christian church having
charge OF the services.
Mrs Downs is survived BY her hus.
hand, r. l.. Downs, one Of the pion.
eer engineers in this section and four
children. Carl. Mansford, Eta Lou
Inria Martina. r I. Downs is a son
Of Dr y s Downs Of this city.
Mansford Gates the brother 81 Mrs
Downs IS here for the funeral from
Kansas. Messrs Alexander and ~.
att. prominent railroad men Of Fort
Worth, are also here Mrs. Downs
was 24 years Of age. Her death eaa
due TO a complication Of Diseases.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
To HONOR
AUTHOR OF
The BILL
Picture Of Senator Stew
art 10 be Unveiled
at the College

Honoring me author ~ the bin
which created the state Girls Indus.
trial Institute and College in this city.
The auditorium Of the college win be
ihe scene oi notable gathering next
Saturday evening when a fine picture
Of Senator stewartsot Hugo. will be
unveiled with interesting ceremonies.
Senator siewart Is a MIsslsslpplan
ana he Imported tle ldea Of 4 girls
college from that state. which was a
pioneer in establishing such state
institution. and in keeping with the
fitness of things. Judge Frank M.
Bailey who Is also a native Of Aissis-
sippi has been secured 70 deliver the
unvelIing address As polished
speaker Judge Bailey has few if any
snperiors II Oklahoma. and his ad-
dress is sure to be a discourse that
everybody win want 10 hear
N connection with the unyeilina au
Interesting program win be rendered
rs the departments Of music and ex
preston the best talent 70 the col
lege being represented
Az i further honor 10 the state oi
Senator Stewards nativity, seats wil
Be reserved for all Nlssisslppians
and a special secilon o.. the auditor
ium viii also be set apart for the clut
women oi the city who have always
been active in fnriherins the interests
OF the institution.
Announcement Of the unvelllns
Saturday evening was made By Presl
dent Moore Al the college chapel ex
erelses this morning we hope q
see the auditorium packed win
chickasht people said Presiden
Moore. and We extend d cordial inyI
Agiae Is every eilszsnio De prtcent
time when the school Is beinl
attacked hy those 8ho would desiro.
II ua hope me people ot chickashl
viii show their Interest ln il by ihei
presence on this occasion which is De
signed to honor the Legislator who di'
80 much toward creating the lnstiiu
lion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
OVERCOME BY
ESCAPING GAS

Robert Lorenson, 5ll pinois avenue
while cleaning out gas pipes was ov-
efeome by gas and narrowly escaped
death at his home Sunday afternoon.
AIR. Lorenson was cleaning out the
pipes and had the gas turned on when
the accident occurred He was in a
room BY himself at the time
Mrs, Lorenson was In an adjoining
room getting ready to leave the house.
heard some one fall and went out to
make investigation She found Nr
lLorenson in a state OF unconscious
ness on the floor. Medical aid was
summoned and relief soon administer.
ed. Mr.. Lorenson was reported %.
day as feeling well.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
DEMAND DEATH PENALTY

Pelleter imploring him TO insist on
the death penalty For Gods sake
and humaniiy's sake" he says "a mil
lion times better take the example Of
the south and lynch. hack and burn,
thar to stand idly by and let ulcered-
Drained sentimentalists police the
highways. schools and churches
The prosecution asserts that Richie.
son learned that they had complete
case against him. how witnesses were
ready to testify as TO him meeting
Avis III q cafe, giving her the cyanide,
putting her on a car aud then him go.
ing to the zdmands home. A few
hours later Avis was found dead
Sentencing 81 Richeson was formal
4 " postponed until tomorrow BY Judge
sanderson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08

ASSEMBLE
ATCAPITAL
Distinguished Democrats
Gather at the EeStal
Board Tonight
(By c. H. Tavenner.


Washington. Jan. s.-comins in
with the new year 1912. a year in
which the democratic hosts confident.
ly expect TO elect president and
march into the promised land. the
Jackson day banquet in Washington
tonight marks a triumph in the as
tendency OF the democracy that has
not been signified in any similar
gathering in many years.
With an array OF leaders at the ban.
Quet board such as the party has not
boosted for perhaps a half century;
with 70o prominent party men present
from far and wide 10 add Importance
and brilliance-th coupled with tie
knowledge OF ali that the enemy IS
hopeiessly divided and dumbfounded.
makes the Jackson day gathering an
auspieuous occasion to every demo.
crat
On The llst Of speakers are TO be
found the names OF Norman b Mack
Of New York, chairman Of the national
eenocratic committed Champ Clark
OF hisLeari. speaker of the democrat
ic house Joseph r. Folk, ex-governor
OF Missouri James r. Lloyd chair
man OF the national democratic con
/ gSessional committee; William J. Bry
an Of Nebraska three times democrat
/ ic candidate for president Woodrow
Wilson. governor OF New Jersey; Johi
lW. Kern. United States senator iron
Indiana; William R. Hearst OF New
York, Alton B. Parker Of New York
and United States Senators Chas +
Johnson Of Maine and Atlee Pomei
enc OF Ohio, with senator James A. 0
German Of New York City as toasl
master.
When the banquet was first mer
toned K was not expected that
: would grow 10 the proportions in in
portance that il has Much Of III
S credit is due national democratic con
mllteeman Edwin a. Newman OF ii
District OF Columbia. who. because {
the selection Of Washington as q
D meeting place has been practical
wholly in charge Of the arrangement
r Mr. Newman. however, has had Il
n assistance Of two advisory commi
!. tees OF prominent democrats, one mar
ed by Chairman Mack Of the nation
s. committee, consisting OF Nation
Is Committeeman }. Taylor, Ellyson
Is Virginia, John T GcGraw Of West v
e. ginia. ]. +. c. Talbot Of Marylond al
b. another named by Chairman Lloyd
the congressional committee, cSnsl
Il Ing Of senator VIM }. Stone Of NJ
N souri,; Senator Robert L. Owen Of G
40 lahoma. Representative Llneoln Dis
e. of Indiana: Representative Ed q y
as loF Of Colorado and Representative
Peters Of Massachusetts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
Sherman President Of
Minister'S Alliance

At the meeting of the local Minist
ers Alliance lhls moralng. Rev Geo.
sherman. pastor 81 The First Baptist
church. was elected president and
Rev James Al chsnenner n the
Christian church was chosen as see.
retaFy. Il was agreed 10 elect oiile-
ers semlannually.
rhe committee on constitution WIZ
make lis report az the next meeting.
In the future meetings viii be held
regularly at ie o'clock on Monday
mornings at the study Of Rev. S. =
Wilson
Ii was decided 20 open the union
prayer service at ihe Presbyterian
church promptly al 7.i5 Tuesday er
enng IN order that q mas b closed
al $50 Tor the lyeeum lecture at ths
Methodist church
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-01-08
Fall on Pavement
at Last Proves Fatal

Mrs. j. s Hickman who has been
III for several weeks from injuries
sustained By fal on the Icy pave
menta. died last night at her home on
South lth street Mrs. Hickman was
down own shopping just before Christ
mas and slipped on the pavement and
has never been up since that time
She was the mother Of Miss Lucy
Hickman, cashier o. the Eagle Mer-
camille company and was So years Of
age Her daughter, Mrs Denny Of
Anadarko Mrs Frank Wiald ot Kan
sas city and Mrs y lubattom Of
Keene. Texas, will be here Tor the
iunerai service.