davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
MoRTUARY.


The earthly remains Of II. p. Jessen, late
cashier Of the Bank of Omaha, were laid to
rest yesterday at Prospect Hill cemetery
The deceased was native of Denmark-born
in 1856 and came to Omaha fifteen years
ago. He lived here since then, He was
man of thorough honesty, integrity and in-
dustry and won the love and respect of his
friends and the good will of the community.
His last position of trust was as cashier OF
the bank above named. He was member of
the Danish association and of the Secret
Order of Chosen Friends, both Of which at
tended his funeral in body with banners and
bands of music His remains were con-
signed to MNtherBEarth under tho ritual OF
the Lutheran church, which was the faith OF
the deceased who leaves wife and three
children in comfortable circumstances.
PATRICK HARPER
Patrick Harper, aged fOrty-fve, died at 81.
Joscphs hospital yesterday afternoon OF corr
sumption. He is not known TO have a
friends in the city and his remains lie at
Heafey's awaiting identification He is
thought TO Ge from Shenandoah
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

Mr.. INGALLS, asserts that Lamar was ap-
pointed to the supreme bench to please jeff
Davis. This is on plane with the many
fool utterances of the grave robber from
Kansas. If Mr. Lamar was SO appointed,
did he receive confirmation at the hands of a
republican senate for the same reason!-
Omaha Herald.
The confirmation of Justice Lamar
was accomplished by the union of two
republican corporation senators-Stan-
ford of California, and Stewart of Ne
vada-with the democrats. With the
exception of these Pacific coast monop-
olists, every republican in the senate
voted against confirming Lamar. There
can be no excuse for the attempt
to pervert an important historical fact
of such recent occurrence as the vote Of
the senate on Lamar's confirmation out
of mere partisan spite.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

THE commercial metropolis of the
gulf states, New Orleans, is reaching
out to establish closer business and
Social relations with the people of Ne
braska, Kansas and Colorado. New
Orleans in the past few years has i'm
proved its terminal facilities, and its
ocean service and has just established
its pan-handle-route which makes a
direct connection with Kansas City and
Omaha. The Crescent city is looking
forward to the day not far distant when
it shall be the great reservoir and dis
tributing point for grain to the Euro
pean markets.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
WILL HANsCoM PARK REyERTq
A Suit to Recover Possession Being
Seriously Contemplated,

oVttouSiy
And now comes the information that un-
less the city at once take measures to pro-
vide for the immediate grading of the streets
around Hanscom park, that the donors will
institute suit to recover possession of the
property, on the grounds that the city has
not fulfilled the conditions stipulated in the
document transferring the title.
The deed is recorded in book l3 page 8l0,
in the office of the register of deeds and is
signed by Andrew j. Hanscom and wife, and
j. G.. Megeath and wife. The conditions of
the document were that the land so donated
was to be preserved as public park; that
the city was TO eXpend stated sum of
beautifying the same and that after the year
1876 the park must be kept in good condition.
Also, that the city was TO grade strip
of ground eighty. feet wide
around and adjoining said tract conveyed
as above, to be used as street or highway
and that the said city of Omaha shall keep
the same in good condition; and in case of
failure on the part of the said city 10 keep
said property in good condition or to grade
said streets, the title shall revert back TO tho
original owners, AndrewJ Hanscop and J.
G. Megeath" At present, Wooiworth
avenue on the north. Thirty-seco4d on
the west, r.. and Park Avenue
are graded, while Ed Creighton
street on the south and Park avenue south
from Hickory on the east are not and are
generally in an impossible condition, there
not being even sidewalk for pedestrians.
Some thirteen months ago the matter was
brought before the council and the streets
mentioned ordered graded. The" board of
public works advertised for bids, which were
received and the contract awarded, the price
being s., 600. The contract was sent TO the
council for its approval, got into the hands of
a committee, where it sumbered for year,
and was finally reported on unfavorably, the
committee claiming there was no available
fund for the purpose.
Since that time efforts have been made to
induce the council to take steps in the matter
but in vain and now it is probable that the
courts will decide whether or not the title TO
the land can be regained.
The case would doubtless be of great in
terest, as Hanscom park is the one green
spot IN the city where the tired Omahan con
retire on a dusty, sultry summers day
and seek shady nook and its
loss would be irreparable. Should the mat
ter get into court however, it is learned that
then any action on the part of the city would
come too late as the Interested parties pa
thence has become exhausted and the suit
would be fought TO finish.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

FOR several years in New York and
other eastern cities it has been the
practice of wholesale houses to give
their employees Saturday afternoon
holiday during the summer months.
The plan has been found TO work most
satisfactorily to all concerned, and may
be regarded as permanently established
in those cities that have adopted it. A
movement with similar object has been
started in Omaha, it being proposed
that the wholesale and jobbing houses
shall close on Saturday afternoon from
the middle of May TO the middle Of Oc-
tober. The plan has thus far received
the acquiescence of about thirty firms
and there is every reason to believe that
it will go into effect here with most
of the wholesale and jobbing establish
ments. There are excellent reasons in
support of it, and the fact that it has
been approved after several years oi
trial by some OF the most extensive es-
tablishments in the country is strong
evidence in its favor. 1t is to be hoped
our wholesale houses and jobbers gener.
ally will adopt the plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
A Y. NJ. c. A. WELCOME.
Secretary Dadmun Given PLEASING


Reception Last Night.
On account of the unproptious weather a
rather small audience turned out last even
ing OF the new Y. M. G. A. rooms to welcome
the now general secretary, Mr.. Il. T. Dad
mum. The opening exercise was vocal solo
by MISS Daisy Allen, after which Mr.. p. c.
Himebaugh, president of the association in
this city, delivered brief address of well
come Mr.. Dadmun responded also in a
short and modest speech, asking for the
hearty support Of the members of the associ-
alton, assuring them he would constantly
pray for Divine help to successfully perform
his duties aud felt that he had been called by
the Master to labor in this portion of His
vineyard. His speech was earnest and full
of feeling and was hopeful for the future sue
cess of the association here.
MIR. Dadmun is young looking
man, but brings with him the
record of being very successful worker in
the Y NJ. G. A. He is from Norfolk, Va
He was followed by Mr. j. A. Dummitt,
the general secretary at Lincoln, who doliv-
cred the address of welcome to the state.
His talk was full of humor and very enter
tanning, describing his experiences when he
came TO Nebraska four years ago. After a
song from the Gospel Hymns, Rev. j. S. Det-
weller was announced to give an address He
was not confined to any particular subject,
and touched on variety of themes. He first
welcomed the new secretary to Omaha, told
him that while the devil did not welcome him
here he could welcome the devil; be inn
pressed on the secretary's mind that the
Gate City was regular hotbed of iniquity
and he had great deal of hard work
ahead of him fighting, this evil. He
much for themselves and not enough
for the churches. The association was CON
fined too much to bookkeepers and clerks to
the exclusion of artisans and tradesmen. He
advocated publishing cards in the various
country papers of the state inviting the
young men to drop into the Y. M. c. A.
rooms when they come to Omaha.
AT the close of Mr.. Detweiler's address
short informal reception was held and the
new secretary was given a hearty handshake
of welcome by all present.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

SHoULD the president sign the bill
for the opening of the northern reser-
walton in Montana, as il is not doubted
he will do, rush of population to that
Section is expected. 1t is reported that
already, in anticipation of the opening,
a large number of persons from Fort
Benton and elsewhere in the surround
ing country have gone to the reserya-
tion TO locate ranches, mines, town
sites, etc. The valleys are pow covered
with tents, aud active preparations are
making by expeotant settlers to locate
the moment il shall be known that the
bill to opon the reservation has become
n law. The failure Of the bill would be
n great disappointment and no inconsid-
cradle loss to hundreds, while II il re-
ceive the presidents approval there
viii be lively times in that region this
Jummer. &C., e.: ..,.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

THE democrats are now ripe to com
init those blunders which will cost them
dear at the presidential election. The
factional quarrel between the Gray men
and McDonald's followers should give
the republicans no difficulty in carrying
Indiana. New Jersey and Connecticut
are in that state of ferment which
augurs well for republican victory in
November. With Indiana, New Jersey
and Connecticut, republican success
would be certain, regardless of the out
come in New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

BY the completion and consolidation
Of the various railroad systems connect
ing the cities OF Chicago, Omaha, Kan
sas City, Denver and st, Louis with New
Orleans aud Galveston, grain for export
can be shipped to Europe cheaper than
via Chicago aud New York by rail. This
is a competition which eastern railroads
fear more than the lake route from
Chicago TO Buffalo. This is ewing TO the
fact that better time is made between
Chicago and New Orleans than between
Chicago and New York via the lakes,
and at rates equally ss Oteap, To the
farmer of the west the new Quite. is
cheaper and more rapia for the ship
ment Of his grain 10 this Liverpool mar
ket. Eastern railroads are alive to this
turn Of affairs. Already o commission
at Chicago has fNed rate Of freight
from that cisy TO the Atlantic soaboGg 4
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
ApvIoEs from Montana regarding

ADyICEs from Montana regarding
cattle on the ranges are not altogether
favorable. The losses during the winter
were light, but the cattle came through
in a rather poor condition, and the
rough weather of March and a portion
of April did not allow them to make
much improvement. Since the prevail
ence of better weather, however, they
are gaining, and the territory is ex-
pected to furnish its usual supply. For
couple of weeks past there has been
excellent weather, which leads the Sun
River San TO remark that "from all ap-
pearances the present season will be
better suited TO the wants of the range
men than was last season."
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
Wyoming.


Measles are still all the rage in Evanston.
The assessed valuation of the city of Sun
dance reaches about Sl50,0u0.
The MAYOR of Buffalo has decreed that the
sidewalk ordinance shall be enforced.
Dr. Wood has the plans out for the erection
of three-story brick block in Buffalo.
There are now about 10000 sheep in the
immediate neighborhood of Rock Springs TO
be clipped.
sx-foot vein of fire-clay of superior
quality was discovered in digging u ditch
last week in Sundance.
The Sunday law passed by the last legisla-
ture is already dead letter as far as IL con-
Germs the city Of Buffalo.
Hunting parties TO Lake DeSmet are quite
numerous and meet with success in baggng
a large number OF ducks.
Luther Bell, an Evanston carpenter, had
his jaWbone and two ribs broken while tear
ing down an old building at Almy.
Stockmen are complaining of the dry con.
ditiOn of the ranges, and fears are entertained
that the grass crop will be exceedingly
short.
The people of Evanston are awaiting, with
considerable interest, the result Of test case
on the validity of the Sunday-ClOsing law,
which will be brought before the district
court in Green River
Many oil transfers are now being recorded
in the Office of the clerk of Fremont county
TO different oil companies. A resident ot
Lander is in New York stirring things up and
with iattering prospects
The Blair mines are now running some
what slack, owing TO a decrease OF domestic
orders with the advance Of warm weather.
They will continue development work inns
summer and be ready for an Increased ousl-
ness the coming winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
STATE AND TERRITORY.
Nebraska JOttings.

1t will cost 81, 600 year to sell liquor in
Tecumseh this year.
With ITS beautiful lake Holdredge will
make a summer resort.
The mayor'of Hastings has policy and is
attempting to carry 1t out.
In a gleeful mood the Hastings papers de-
clare that the Santa F'e is coming.
Grand Island gathers shekels TO the mum
Der Of set, 900 from the saloons of tue city.
On the ashes Of CuOertscus fire new and
better buildings than the old are being
erected.
1t is said that the university students will
make their summer anoaulpmeut at Wymere
this year.
"a large backbone Of some larger animal
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

about twenty-five per cent lower than
the present rate. The drop in freight
charges is made to crush the southern
carrying trade at its incipiency. But
the Gould system and the recently COM
pleted Fort Worth road cannot be driven
from the field without struggle. The
battle has only begun. It's final outcome
cannot be predicted. But the time has
arrived when railroad transportation
in so far as it effects the shipping Of
grain to Europe is destined to be
revolutionized by the opening Of these
southern trunk lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

THE Pullmans have won their suit
against the Wagner Sleeping Car COM
pany, involving the right to use the
"yestibule" patent. The Wagners
ought to cut rates on sleeping car ac-
commodations and force the Pullmans
to meet the reduction. This would be
sweet revenge which the travelling pub
lie would enjoy.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
Its Annual Election.

Cammerderschaft, society Of old Ger
mau soldiers which has been in existence
just one year, held its aunuol election at
Rosenmund's last night and elected l.. Rosen-
mund president; Otto Siemsseu, treasurer; I;
Nj. Staude, secretary and Max Grub treas
ur0r. The annual banquet viii take place at
Rosenmund's next Thursday night, anu s1'
teDsiye preparations are underway Tor TIE
eygnt. , "
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

COLONEL INaERsoLL's memorial ad-
dress to be delivered on the late Roscoe
Conkling May before the New York
Legislature will without doubt be one of
the most pathetic eulogies ever pro-
nounced in the English language on the
character and career of any public man.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

THE prohibitionists claim to hold the
balance of power in New York. But
they will not hold it long if burglars in
sist on breaking into prohibitionists'
cellars and carrying off their choicest
brands of LIQUORS.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
ABiUSIrhI ENTs.
Ragan's Lecture, Paris, the MR2Dif-
iccnt," Last Evening.

Every seat at Boyd's opera house was oc-
cUpied last night on tic occasion Of the open
ing of H. II Rpgan's illustrated lectures.
The subject was paris, the MafHb cent"
The immense attendance is accounted for by
the fact that there was no admission charged
for the initial lecture Ar liagan is pre-
possessing and Cultured gentleman, which,
Combined with his eloquent descriptive pow
ers, make him a lecturer Of peculiar at
tractiyensss HE illustrations are shown
with Photographic accuracy on huge can
vas, ard are wonders 81 realism and pictur-
esQucness Every production is superb and
the audience frequently Gttested its delight
IN oGtbursts OF applause.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
THE DAILY BEE.
Sworn statement OF Circulation.
State Of Nebraska.

State of Nebraska, L..
County of Douglas.
George B. Tzschuck, being first duly sworn,
deposes and says that he is secretary of The Bee
daily circulation OF the Daily Bee for the month
of May, 1887, was l4:2s7 copies; for June, 1881,
August, 1887, a. Isl copies; for September, 1881,
ls,3l9 copies; for October 1897 H. 35S copies; for
1857. 1901 copies; for january, 1883, l6,s cop.
les; for February, 1888, 1882 copiesr for March,
1888. 196s9 copies; for April, 1883 1874 copies.
GEO. b. TZSCHUCK.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence this I'd day of May, A. ID. 1888.
N. p. FELL, Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

THE Honorable Mr.. Ragan of Adams,
pulled himself through the bunghole
of the Second district but it was very
tight squeeze.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

IT evidently gratified ''our Val" that
Judge Crawford was chosen delegate to
the st. Louis convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
send % Ihe sunrenlo Aodge.

c. J. Menter aGd Pref. j, Is. Brunef have
been chosen as state representatives, ~ the
supreme Lodge of tho United Stades, Of the
Knights OF Honor, socu &c meet IN Cleveland,
o. They leave next Saturday for that city.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

IT looked very much as though Chang
Morrissey ran the show.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04

was found at the depth Of thirty feet at
Holdredge.
Edgar is 10 have sorghum factory II
will be in running order in time for the fall
campaign when tafly is most in demand.
lndianola's watch factory, so long ques
toned, is at last in running order and lends
an additional charm 10 the city Of the plains.
And now the different towns throughout
the state are talking of the Fourth of July
and taking steps to appropriately observe
the day.
Nebraska City yoarns for a new opera
house and suitable place to put new red
hose cart recently purchased for protection
from fire.
The State Dental association will hold their
annual meeting at Grand Island, Monday,
May II. Special railroad rates and teeth ex-
tracted without pain.
The Gothenburg Independent has reached
the fourth mile post on its journey, and IS
pleased with the rewards OF the past and the
prospects of the future.
JEFF Long, who was convicted of murder in
the first degree for killing the Bascom family
near North Platte, gets new trial July 8.
He remains Longer than he really expected.
The croaker is never without employment.
Already hls dismal wall comes from several
parts Of the state, crying "There is too much
rain" Last week the croaker feared a
drought.
A boy eleven years old, just from Den.
mark, landed in Arapahoe Tuesday. He in
tended to go to David county, but through
the mistake of some one at the depot in
Omaha he got on the wrong train.
Policeman Degman, of Schuyler, arrested
a man for drunkenness. The fellow was not
strong, and among his other attainments was
a wooden leg For these two very good rea-
sons there was no precaution taken as to his
security. In the morning it was discovered
that the fellow had taken his wooden leg,
battered down the door and made good his
escape.
Aud now comes the information, in all this
excitement concerning the blizzard heroine,
to the effect that Miss Minnie Freeman has
gone to California with her parents. 1t Is
said millionaire of the Pacific coast, who
sent damund-studded watch to the young
lady soon after she became famous, is the
cause of this trip. The lecture platform
yearns for the brave and daring Minnie.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-04
Iowa Items.

West Burlington is to have postoffice.
Sunday base ball playing is q matter Of
discussion in the state.
The Des Moines Belt Line railway COM
pany is pushing work with commendable
zeal.
Alonzo Steele of Grinnell, has endowed
the char of mathematics IN the Iowa college
with $4,000.
Burlington has an indirect claim upon
Chief Justice Fuller. His wife is the daugh-
ter Of the late W. F. Coolbaugh.
The Rockford Cooperative dairy associa-
ton, composed of numerous farmers has
filed articles with the secretary of state.
Sixteen registered pharmacists of Daven-
port have agreed that they will not sell or
dispense any alcoholic or Intoxicating liquors
for any purpose whatever.
Bran Davis, of Moulton, was recently
bitten by rabid calf There were no mad
dogs around that any one knew Of and how
the calf became rabid no one knows.
The General Association of Congregational
Ministers of Iowa will hold its forty-ninth
annual meeting at Grinnell from May 23 to
%, inclusive A good attendance is looked
for from all points of the state.
The Burlington ferry boat, John Taylor,
is still on the ways across the river at Daven-
port undergoing repairs. The bill for the
same is S., 900, which the people of Burling-
ton must pay before they get their boat.
The people of Fort Dodge are quite san
guine regarding the passage of the ap-
preparation bill for a public building. The
bill is considerably changed from the one
that was vetoed, and calls for only $4,000.
The enterprising citizens of Tabor and vi
cinity have organized the Tabor & North
ern railroad company, the object being to
build standard gauge railroad from Tabor
to a connection with the Chicago, Burlington
6, Quincy railroad at Hillsdale.
The Fort Dodge council considers that the
price paid for the electric lights is altogether
exorbitant for the service given, and wishes
either a material reduction from the present
rates or an addition to the number of lights
supplied at the same aggregate cost.
On Tuesday, May 8, a convention will be
held in Burlington to consider some very i'm
portant subjects. 1t will be composed of the
mayors and city solicitors of the first and
second class cities, and those with special
charters in Iowa, about thirty represent
atives in all
The Meeker herald., 1888-10-27
tat, ss. 1Is-, rsp.r.

The brst way Ia keep thoroughly
posted on alt matters q! human interest
Is To take ilrrt.class daily paper. which
Is honest nnh just IA 10, opinions. truth
iui ani thorough In IT, pr-sen,A;iuu OF
news. ani faithfully devoted 10 the hes,
in,.rrsS uf tic section In which Il IL
published.
such paper "a TuE DSsvEm RE-
PUBLICAN. IL everything thai goes Ia
max. daily Journal OF tie h!shes.
class, 1, stands supreme among the
newspapers ~ the West. and ever thing
that the application Uf brains AMI money
can du to make each issue better ihan
IL. last viii be done In the future ~ IN
the past,
With the best platform ever presented
Ia the American people hy any political
party. aud ;irsc, that must command
the respect aud confidence OF al fair
minded citizens. It win be or pleasant
duty during the campaign To cirry the
gospel Of Rcpuhlicanisn To every home
In which the pru-Trss aud prosperity oi
this country IL desired. aud we ak all
patriotic men who believe is the pro-
lection 81 American industries aud tile
pcfpc,uaiiun Of Republican institutions
to aid rs In this great and good work.
It's 81 vital importance To- the Wcs,
that the policy OF encouragement 10
labor and capital. which has been the
ruling spirit OF Republican rule. and Nie
main cause OF the Nations growth In
moral aud material greatness during the
Last quarter OF % century. should lie
continued for M indefinite period To
come. aud TINT result, can bc most sue
eessfully achieved through the agency
Of patriotic press.
The denver REPUBLICAN, has. and
will have. nothing Ia do with fractional
or personal differences OF opinion with
In the Republican party. II has no
spitcs 10 crafty and no old scores TO
settle. IL will stIenuously cndeavor ut
all times to promote the spirit OF hat-
muny and to improve the chances OF
party victory. II viii stand tap for the
rights OF the people against the aggrcs-
sjons uf corporations and classes, and 1t
will at all times be prepared TO express
its honest opinions IA fair and unmis.
taxable language on all questions af-
feeling the public welfare. Address
REPUBLICAN Pun Co, Denver. Colo.