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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

THE Iowa roads are the principal Of
tenders in discriminating against
Omaha. They make it rule to treat
Omaha shippers seeking the Omaha
market with contempt. The object is
plainly to discourage the shipment of
stock to the Missouri river, in order to
profit by the long haul to Chicago.
This is grave abuse, which is wor king
to the detriment Of both the farmers of
Iowa and the cattle interests at Omaha.
1t is not so much an issue of rates, but
one of speedy connections and proper
freight facilities. The time is there
fore at hand when the question must be
squarely met whether or not shippers
shall be given equal accommodations in
short as well as long haul. The Iowa
railroads are practicing species of dis
elimination out of harmony with the
principles of thet interstate law. The
attention of the intesstate commission
should be directed to the aggravating
evil, and the sooner the abuses are cor
rected the better it will be for the pork
and beef industries, not alone of Omaha
but of every packing center in Me-
brask a and Iowa more or less depend
ent u pom local territory for supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
4 MUNIFTCENT ENEFAC1ION.


The name OF Johns Hopkins is rem
dered imperishable by the great uni
versity which he founded in Baltimore,
but his fame as II wise and most gener-
Gus philanthropist will acquire added
lustre from the new hospital constructed
in pursuance of his bequest, and which
has recently been opened. This insti-
tuition is one of the largest and most
complete hospitals in the world, and its
possibilities for good are simply bound
less. 1t is intended to provide practi-
cal work for the students of Johns Hop
kins university, and it is hardly neces-
sary to say that it is provided
with every modern appliance necessary
to complete institution of this kind.
Erected at cost of over two million
dollars, the great philanthropist made
ample provision for its maintenance by
an endowment of nearly three and a
half million dollars.
in founding one of the finest univer-
sites in this country, and one of the
most extensive and best appointed hos
pitfalls in the world, Johns Hopkins set an
SNtAAp piS Va JuuiSiouo ihu liluuluCcuL Uo-
neticence that has rarely been equalled
in any country, and which ought
to commend itself to the emulation
of the many wealthy men of our land.
He did not make these grand bequests
from desire for fame. Johns Hopkins
was one of the very few men who have
acquired great wealth who regarded
their possessions as given to them for
the benefit of their fellowmen. He,
himself, said of his wealth, that he
looked upon its possession as steward
ship, and that the duty of disposing of
it with reference to the largest possible
benefit of humanity was ever before
him. Born poor, and winning
his way to great fortune by the
exercise OF exceptional ability
and energy, the requirement of
wealth did not dull his interest in
the welfare of his fellowmen, but rather
broadened and intensifeiit. With the
growth of riches the sense of his duty
to employ what he believed had been
simply given to him for the purpose of
bencfitting humanity grew stronger.
How well he discharged this duty, the
institutions that bear his name witness,
and for ages they will stand among the
most honorable and useful examples of
wisely-directed philanthropy in this
or any other country.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
REALTY INVESTMENTS.

1t is rather surprising TO the super
fetal observer to note the stiffness
manifested by holders Of eligible resi-
dence and business property in Omaha
when approached by buyers and agents
There is an abundance Of realty for
sale, but fair to choice locations, either
in the city or in near proximity, are
not pressed upon buyers, and u is
an indisputable fact that values OF first
class real estate in this city are fully as
stable as during the active years of
1867. The bulk Of the realty of Omaha
is in strong hands, held by men who
know that large profit is certain TO
come to those able to hold.
There has been no bank failure in
Omaha's history; there have been no
commercial failures here worthy of
note, except where the result Is tracea-
BILE to lack of integrity. Few cities
in the country can show so good a
record.
Shrewd, level-headed men, who have
watched the growth of the cities of the
United States for the past twenty years,
Perhaps our progress will not be so
phenomenally rapid, our geographical
situation is perhaps not as good,
but we are just within the
gate OF a. great empire containing
hundreds of thousands of square miles
OF fertile land. This city sits at the re-
ceipt OF customs of this empire. Who
shall gainsay that an enormous enhance
ment Of the value of realty must attend
upon the growth of a city SO favorably
situated?
We find evidence Of what the future
is to bring in viewing the outlook to-day.
On all sides buildings for residence and
store purposes are being erected of a
class far superior in cost and style to
any heretofore thought necessary. Ar
chitects and builders are busy with
plans for structures varying in cost from
five thousand to one hundred thousand
dollars. Capital is coming in from the
far east and from near by, trackage
property is very scarce and in demand,
showing that heavy industries are seek
ing locations. Inquiries are abundant
for good property, prices are strong and
holders show no disposition to sell ex-
cept at good round figures.
The money kings of the country, in
terested in the products of our sur
rounding territory, have certified that
Omaha has certain and assured future
commercial supremacy by investing
millions of dollars here in plants for
the packing OF meats and lard. In plain
English. q struck jury Of the brains of
the country has said by its actions, that
Omaha Is destined to outstrip its neigh
hers and take its place as one of the
greatest commercial centers of the
United States and in time of the world,
and hence investors in real estate here
are sure Of profitable rreturns in their
realty investments.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
WHAT KNOW ABOUT ART.

Omaha is willing to concede that there is
some truth in the statement that Chicago is
something of an art center. 1t impresses
every stranger entering the city. In every
direction the eye can feast on lavish dis
play of pictorial art. from a flaming circus
poster to vast aggregation Of female love-
liness in Siamese costumes. So great is the
mania for variety and blending OF color that
Chicago creek has caught the infection and
presents on sunny day panorama in oil
and ultra marine mud tnts of rare strength
and vigor.
But Omaha is not far behind the big city
by the lakes in all that charms the eve and
soothes the aesthetic taste. We have more
patrons and professors of art to the square
yard in Omaha than any city on the cont.
nent. A few samples will suffice TO convince
dou bters of the truth of the claim.
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First of all comes the MANLY art. We have
sluggers to the right of us, and sluggers who
get left, but towering above victor and van
quished stands Prof. Anderson. His recent
sole stirring exhibition was awarded the
prize by the distinguished Judge Berka. Mr.
Andersons prowess, however is far above
the sordd motives of groundlings With
prize money TO the schools so that the rising
generation might emulate his love of art.
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Prof. Isaac S. II ascall is another distin-
guished patron of the arts in Omaha. As an
artful dodger he takes the palm of any man
with job in sight. In architectural art he
fairly revels. He is right at home among
battlements, recesses. buttresses and vare-
fro
ing classmates are his hobby Nowhere in
the city can paving material be seen in all its
wealth of unadorned beauty and color than
in Isaacs turrreted fortress.
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Chief Seavey is not only connoisseur of
art, but an artist with figures. With cul
tiv ated palate and a natural taste for the
good things Of life, he takes the bum every
time. His grip Is poem in collars, a sum-
mer idyll In shackles. Woe to the artist who
attempts to crimson the community and wax
enthusiastic over the Job. Such detestsbie
proceeding rouses the chiefs wrath and re-
suits in costly rebuke, Notwithstanding
his austerty, the possession Of brilliant
nose Is a passport to his atelier.
Chief Seavey's watchful care and fatherly
vigilance enables HIM to produce combina-
tion OF figures In which the skill Of q master
hand Is displayed. They demonstrate re-
markable transition in the town painting art.
When, ten weeks ago, Sunday classes were
discontinued. grave fears were felt
In many quarters that serious re-
suits would follow. Happily the re-
turns dssipate the fears. The Saturday
night and Monday morning classes have ma
terially increased. Instead of decline ia
the I. p. art. there has been a registered in
crease of twenty-five novIccs and veterans
over the previous system in nine weeks.
These figures reflect the growth OF native
art in interior decoration; and measure
the taste and capacity OF the people to alb.
sorb refined influences.
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Another conspicuous monument 70 art in
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
A CELEBRATED CASE.

The decision of the United States su-
preme court in the famous suit of Mrs.
Myra Clark Gaines against tho city of
New Orleans, closes the last chapter In
q legal contest that continued for two
generations.
Fifty-three years ago Mrs. Myra
Gaines, then Mrs. Whitney, entered
suit in the United States circuit court
OF Louisiana against the city of New
Orleans for the use and value of land
belonging TO the estate of Daniel Clark,
her father. Clark was a native of
Ireland, n man of large fortune, active
and thrifty. He made his home in
New Orleans, and died there in 1918.
II was not generally known that he was
married, consequently the will made by
him In 1911, leaving all his property TO
his mother, was admitted To probate. In
1871 the executors, under this will, sold
the real estate, situated in the heart of
New Orleans, TO the city tor four thou
sand seven hundred and fifty-nine dol
lars.
Myra Clark was born in 1906. Her
mother was Zulime Carriere. She was
raised in the family OF Colonel S. B.
Davis, at the instance aud request OF
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

Daniel Clark, and was ignorant OF her
true name and parentage until her mar
riage in 1882. Two years later she dis
covered that her father made second
will in 1872, acknowledging her as his
child and making her sole heir TO his
estate.
The litigation which eusued has no
parallel in the history of the country.
Beginning in 1884, Myra fought through
the entire range of the courts to vindi-
cate her birthright. Six times the case
came up in the supreme court in vari-
GUS forms. and forty years passed before
the brave little woman had the salts
faction OF proving that she was the
rightful heir of Daniel Clark. That
was the beginning Of the end. Then
followed suits for ejectment, and for the
balance OF rents, unimproved land, etc.,
aggregating nearly two million dollars.
The decision rendered last Monday
practically exhausts all the resources
OF the law, and is regarded as final
settlement. The court allows 1916, ,70S,
but rejects the balance OF the claim on
the ground that it is unreliable, and
that the possessor is not bound to
change the state of the land.
The am cunt of the judgment will
leave little or nothing to the heirs.
After half a century of indefatigable
effort and the expenditure Of the for
tunes of two husbands, death claimed
the plaintiff. Her surviving heirs are
q daughter-in-law and two grandchil
dren. The costs Of the case have been
enormous. The printing of the last record
alone cost ten thousand dollars, and two
strong men were required to carry it
into the supreme court.
Few cases in our legal jurisprudence
possess such thrilling and romantic
interest. The offspring of secret mar
riage, kept in ignorance of her parent
age, dispossessed of her rights, she
displayed indomitable will and per-
severance in battling against prejudice
and calumny, IN overcoming legal and
financial obstacles, which few men,
much less woman, would dare to face,
and left her heirs an unsullied name
and moderate fortune. And one can
not help regretting that death claimed
Mrs. Gaines on the threshold of u greaJ
legal triumph.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19


Mr.. WINDRIM, supervising architect
of the treasur&,is Credited with the
commendable pusppss of introducing q
reform in the afchAecture of the fed
eral buildings. He il said to have ex-
pressed desire to give the buildings
erected under his administration dis
tinguished characteristic of solidity
and simplicity, so that they may be
easily recognized as federal buildings,
and not be mistaken for school houses,
churches or railway stations. For the
past few years the aim has been, as
shown by the last report of the super
vising architect, to make the govern
ment buildings as snowy as possible,
and all styles of architecture have been
employed. Thore is great opportunity
for national reform in this matter, and
Mr.. Windrim will accomplish an excel
lent work if he shall effect it.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

THE Interstate commerce commits
sion has evidently mapped out a wider
field for its usefulness than settling
quarrels between railroads and arbi-
trating grievances. The circular ad-
dressed to the labor organizations of
the country, soliciting information
upon the question of federal regulation
of safety appliances on railroads is a
step forward of great significance. The
inquiry will undoubtedly result in lay
Ing before the commission sufficient in
formation to warrant that body in
recommending legislation that will
compel railroads to provide devices for
the protection of both their patrons
and employees.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Omaha ia the octagonal pa CODA on Jefferson

Omaha Ia the ootaeonal pa CODA on Jefferson
square. II attracts ari repels at the same
time. Its wealth skyline and pictorial
embelli shments charm the eye, while the
vigor aud strength OF the interior decora-
tions takes ones breath away. Various
artists have exhausted valuable paste.
pots in giving tone and color 10
the exterior. Here is a melancholy woman
in dccollette dress cut en- train, bending
wearily over washboard, and muttering to
the multitude, "While there's life there's
soap-use Scrubem's." Near by is dainty
bit Of nursery pathos-au infant clasp.
ing Its gripping stomach with one hand,
the other stretching out painfully for n pill.
In the purple clouds in the background is o
shadowy form of death gleefully chuckling,
Take heir, take heiri" There are other
touching sketches Of semi-nude art In cheer
full tones, and one gruesome study in autumn
tints an aged rounder, wildly clutching his
left liver and anxiously cropping for bottle.
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The new fountains now being placed in
position in the city mark new era in the
tsculptor's art. That at the corner of F'if-
eenth and Farnam streets is On outlines
sketch of pat Ford Rejecting Water"
The action is admirable and perfectly
natural, combination which distin-
guishes the true artist with chisel
The Dodge street fountain outlines wealth
of flowing whiskers and face in repose,
which can be readily recognized as crude
sketch of another city legislator. The Water
Works company deserves credit for preserv-
ing in granite the physiognomes of promi-
nent city officials.
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A specimen of the lost arts can be seen on
a window on Douglas street. 1t is not
labelled. but the color and action indicates
"a District Messenger in Sweat" In the
early days such activity was necessary in the
business, but wisdom comes with years, and
the messenger of to-day cannot honestly be
accused of running. He is the embodiment
OF luxurious ease, protest against haste.
The artist should be arrested for libel.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

THE care for the widow and orphans
OF brother Mason is one of the most
sacred obligations of the Masonic order.
The widows and orphans home which
is about to be established by the Free
Masons of Nebraska is destined to rank
among the most extensive benevolent
Institutions. The location of the home
will be definitely decided within two or
three weeks. The appeal made to the
fraternity in Omaha and citizens gem
orally should evoke more than pass
Ing interest. Other cities OF the state
are making tempting offers while
Omaha apparently is wholly indifferent.
Why this should be so is inexplicable.
An institution such as is contemplated
would be an ornament and source of
pride to Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
THE FOOLED ELM.


The bold young Autumn came riding along
One day where an elm tree grew.
"You are fair" he said, as she bends her head,
TOO fair for your robes dull hue.
You are far too young for a garb so old;
Your beauty needs color and sheen.
o, would clothe you in scarlet and gold,
Befttng thy grace of queen.
"For one little kiss on your lips, sweet Elm,
For just one klss-no more
/ will give you'll swear-a robe more fair
Than ever princess wore.
One little kiss on those lips, my pet,
And 10! you shall stand, 1 say,
Queen of the forest and better yet,
Queen of my heart Away"
She tossed her head, but-he took the kiss
Otis the way of lovers bold)
And a gorgeous dress for that sweet carcss
He gave ere the morn was old.
For week and day she ruled a queen
In beauty and splendid attire;
For week and day she was loved, ween,
With the love that is born of desire.
Then boid-eyed Autumn went on his way,
In quest of a tree more fair,
And mob winds tattered her garments and
scattered
: Her, finery here and there.
Poor and faded, and ragged and cold,
She rocked and moaned in Distress
And longed for the dull green gown she had
sold
For lovers tickle caress.
And the days went by, and the winter came,
And his tyrannous tempests beat
On the shivering tree whose robes of shame
He had trampled under his feet.
l saw her reach to the mocking skies
Her poor arms bare and thin.
An, well-a-day, it is ever the way
With woman who trades with SIM
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

MORE or less attention has been di-
rected to the recent growth and extern
sion OF Chicago by the annexation of
her suburbs. 1t is estimated that at
least seyenty-fve thousand will be
added to the population of the city by
this means, and that Chicago is likely
to press Philadelphia closely in 1890 as
the second city OF the country. What
ever advantages Chicago may obtain by
this annexation, the towns that are
drawn within her limits are by far the
greater gamers. They are relieved
from the extravagant petty municipal
governments trying to keep apace with
the high pressure machinery of great
city, The history OF Chicago is simply
arepetition of the growth of Philadel-
phia, Boston aud Cincinnati, by annex
alton. IL must sooner or later take
place in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
A MEMORIAL TO HORACE GREELEY

~ MEMCftidL ~ dOhACE oflEIJLE 4.
Horace Greeley, the found er OF the
New York Tribune, has been dead
nearly seventeen years. There are
few Americans who better deserve to
have their memory perpetuated in
granite and marble than the great edi-
tor who did more than any other to
make American journalism illustrious,
and whose services to his country and
to humanity were unsurpassed by any
man OF his time. Shortly after the
death OF MIR. Greeley large and inau-
ential committee was formed In New
York for the collection u money to
erect monument TO his memory. An
appeal made by this committee for con-
tributions brought responses to the
amount of several thousand dollars, but
public interest in the matter was al
lowed to die out, and the fund was put
on investment. Subsequently, the typo
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
SENATOR MANDERsoN's threat to

SENATOR MANDERsoN's threat to de-
feat the confirmation of ex-senator
Saunders in case Secretary Window
sees fit to disobey the imperial mandate
OF the "Juke" of Omaha in locating the
new postoffice, is applauded heartily by
home organs that supported Grover
Cleveland in the last campaign.
Heretofore the senator has always
been shocked at the republicans
who looked to democratic and mugw wump
papers forincense and praise. But times
have changed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

graphical union OF New York city and
the Grand Army N the Republic post
that bears the namesof the dead editor
organized a special movemen to raise
funds for fitting statute. Recently
the two funds have been consolidated,
amounting to ten thousand dollars, and
the well-known sculptor, Alexander
Doyle, awarded the contract for the
proposed memorial, which it is intended
to erect in the city hall square in New
York. =
But the sum in hand is insufficient
for carrying outSthe plan of the pro-
posed statue, andtan. organized effort is
to be made to increase il to twenty-five
thousand dollars. For this purpose an
appeal will be made to the printers and
editorial fraternity of the United States,
in order that the monument may have
more the character OF n national than n
local tribute. Such an appeal ought to
meet with an immediate and general
response. Every member Of the edito-
rial fraternity in the United States
should feel it to be q proud privilege
and n grateful duty to cor tribute to
memorial to the foremost of American
editors. Among all the great men who
contributed to make the press of the
United States potential and respected
force Horace Greeley is universally con-
ceded to have held the first place, and
the great work he did was not less valu-
able than that accomplished by the SOL
dier or the statesman. American Jour-
nalism owes him great debt of graft
tude and honor, and it can in no other
way so well attest its sense of the obliga-
tion as in generally contributing to the
erection of memorial that will be
worthy of thu most distinguished of
American editors.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

THE retirement of Miss Kate Drexel,
daughter Of the late banker Drexel, of
Philadelphia, to a convent, has created
sensation in religious and social
circles. Possessing millions in her own
right, the entire Of the best society,
beautiful and accomplished, her deci-
sion to forsake the allurcments of the
world and devote her works to charity,
Is a rare example OF self sacrifice and
religious f0rtitude. But she will not be
lost to the world. To those who know
Miss Drexel it is an open secret that
she is entering upon her cherished life
work-to found an order of nuns for the
education and elevation of the negro
and Indian. Such noble purpose is
certainly commendable.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
\ Chance for Revenge.
YD,k Vimpe

An exchange asks, sis money dangerousa 2"
or course it is. Everybody ought to know
that The best posted men will never have
any of il around them on any consideration.
Twenty cents have been known to knock a
man down and choke him until he was black
in the face, and half dollar will often get
up in the mig ht and murder an entire family.
So notorious has this become that eve rybody
is running away from money like children
from school, and some are going crazy for
fear they will make dollar some day before
they know it. If you are down on the Times
and want revenge come in and leave the dol
lars on our table, when we are out.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

SOM e fifty public and private schools
system of savings banks, intended to in
culcate lessons of thrift. The success
OF the experiment is beyond expecta-
tions. The savings banks system among
the schools is common IN Europe. The
school children of France alone have
on deposit nearly two million dollars.
Would 1t not be we'll to introduce this
system in the schools of Omaha? 1t
would certainly do no harm to encour-
age the saving of money in the banks,
and would be beneficial in teaching
boys and girls business rules and
methods