Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-07
PUSHING FOR THE PLACES
Nebraskans Crowd to the Front for Official
Positions.
SENATOR THURSToN tNTeaTAlNs TWENTY
Guard BesicEcs the National
Committeeman and Gives Him n
Taste OF what lie May
Look Forward To.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-.(spec;al Tele-
gram -Senator Thurston today saw no less
than twenty Nebraska citizens who are APP
plicants FOR positions under the new admin
istration. ALI Tie incoming he was besieged
with candidates and when he left for the
republican senatorial caucus, called at 2
o'clock 10 determine the future action Of that
party SO far az reorganization and filling OF
committees are concerned, he looked jaded
and thoroughly worn out. But his troubles
have only commented. Understanding that the
legislature OF Nebraska passed n resolution
directing him to send all hls seeds to the
legislature FOR distribution, he stated that
the legislature would have to direct reso-
lutions to senators and representatives in
accord with the principles OF the party dom-
mating Nebraska at present. That he would
continue TO scnd seeds 10 people OF the
state, irrespective OF party, who might need
and appreciate them.
l.. l.. Lindsey of Lincoln, who is a candi-
date for commissioner Of deeds OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia, has been looking over. res
licences Of the city with i view OF selecting
one Immediately after his appointment.
Bud is phiioGophic about the matter and
says that he may slip up on his nomination,
In which event he will be content 10 be
minister to Dahomey."
Now that Washington is settling down to
quietness a great exodus Of Nobraskans is
noticed. Many OF the inauguration visitors
from the Antelope state left late last night
and many more left today, some going to
Nav York, while others are h~urrying home
ward az rapidly as trains can carry them.
L.. l.. Ilciser, managing editor OF the Sioux
City Journal, who has been Congressman
Perkins political manager for a number oil
Yeas, viii be the next postmaster of Sioux
Civ having mot Only the pnuOrSpnlpnt of
Perkins, out Of both Iowa senators.
It, Is generally understood that out OF
courtesy TO his colleague Senator Thurston
will permit Senator Allen to name the post
master at Madison, Neb., Aliens home town.
Senator Allen today endorsed for this posi-
ton Seth j. ArEett, a well known republican
OF that place.
1t is now Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
and ex-Secretary Morton, the transfer OF
the portfolio and office taking place this
morning. There was little formality in the
change OF cabinet officials. Secretary Wilson
having met previously the chiefs OF division.
Secretary Morton RETAINED from making a
speech and Mr.. Wilson quietly took the chair
vacated by his predecessor. Mr.. Morton will
not leave for Nebraska for some little time,
as his sister is slowly convalescing from a
severe attack Of pneumonia.
NEW PICTURES FOR OMAHA.
The George w. Lininger art collection in
Omaha will shortly be eniChed by four pic
lures which Mr.. Lininger purchased in this
city. Notwithstanding the crowded condi-
ton OF the art gallery, which has become
the subject of so much attention Of art lovers,
these four pictures will greatly enhance not
only the value, but the beauty OF the collec-
ton as we'll, being by four of the greatest
artists Of modern times. Mr.. Lininger, who
has been in Washington for the past week,
en- route from Florida, accompanied by Mrs.
Lininger, was attracted by a great display
Of paintings from the famous Bennett-Scott
collection of London, which were on eXhi-
bition here. His we'll known Judgment in
art enabled him to soon make a selection
and $6 5000 was given for the four paintings
that are now on their way to Omaha. Among
the important works he has selected was q
fine example of Cesare Detti, entitled "Thc
First Communion" 1t shows the chancel of
tho Sistine chapel at Rome. The bishop In
the center of the picture stands on the top
step with attendants on either side. -Four
young maidens, dressed in white, carrying
lilies, are walking in front. The sunlight
streaming through the stained glass win
dows strikes the vestments of the priests,
showing in minute detail the brilliancy of
color and exquisite design of the lace work.
No artist OF the contemporary school can
surpass Detti in the painting of lace, and
this is said to be one OF the very best exam
pies OF his brush. Detti was born in Rome,
and was a pupil in the Academy of San Luca
In Rome. His studio at present is in Paris.
AIR oF THE SAHARA.
The next painting which Mr.. Lininger pur-
chased was "Tha Arab Scots" by Adolph
Schieyer, a characteristic Eastern scene.
The Arab chief is mounted on a spirited
Arabian steed, and is cautiously looking fol
the approach of the enemy. Other member
OF the band are seen following in the rear.
Schreyer as an artist is well
known. and the number of his works in
this country render the mention of his honors
unnecessary. Schreyer was born in Frank
fort-on- the-Main, in 1928, and is regarded
as one of the greatest animal painters of his
time.
The other paintings are The Money
Changer by Leon Brunln of Antwerp, which
was exhibited in the Antwerp exhibition Of
1895. Seated at his desk is the old man with
gray, locks and wrinkled face. One is
startled at the first glance, for the artist has
SO closely painted that you can feel the
life itself that is before you; 1t Is the min
uteness OF detail and one can readily be mis-
led by the manner In which the hairs on the
face are painted.
Chloe" by Joseph Jules Lefebvre, is hie
nude, showing a woman about to
step into q brook to take a bath. This paint.
ing, although small in size, Is mentioned with
his most important works in the history of
his life. given in Painters and Paintings"
1t is most refined, beautifully modelled. and
can only be compared to a pure white dia-
mond. Messrs. Thompson & Waring of New
York, representatives of this collection. say
that Mr.. Linlnger has four gems which will
attract widespread attention In Omaha. II
is Mr.. Lininger's intention to put these pic. |
lures upon exhibition Immediately after his |
return to his home, where they cannot help
but be greatly admired, and the art loving
people OF the metropolis OF Nebraska have
a treat In store for them which will be all
the greater appreciated because of the phil |
anthropy and broad-minde citizenship shown |
by thia lover of good paintings.
MONEY FOR THE EXPOSITION.
Senator Allen stated that If the republicans |
In the house could hold $275. 900 In the sundry |
civil bill for the Transmississippi Exposition |
he would see to II that the senate appro-
that amount. That his first duty |
would be to look after exposition matters. so
that the amount might be made Immediately
available.
The commissioner Of the general land office
has just rendered a decision in a case in
volving Fl 900 acres of land in O'Brien county.
Iowa. These lands were claimed by settlers
as unearned lands formerly granted to the
Sioux City a st. Paul Railway company.
Arguments We're neld before the commie-
sloner OF tho general land office. after which
briefs were prepared. The conten-
ton of the settlers attorney was that the
were entitled to these unearned
lands through the action Of the Iowa legisla-
ture In 1882; reserving them to the state
was notice to all the world OF defects of the
title, and 1t was impossible for any one to
be a bona fde purchaser under the act OF
March 3. 1887. This n~osition Ia snstaInad nv