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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16
LADDER SLIPPED
With Disastrous Results to Alex Bokar,
Who Was Hanging "a Sign.

Saturday afternoon Mr.. Alex Bokar
met with serious accident at the State
Dye Works on Third street. He was
hanging new sign, when the ladder
upon which he was standing slipped
from beneath him and he was precipi-
tated to the ground. He was so unfor-
tunate as to sustain serious fracture
of the right ankle. DR.. Willis was
called and reduced the fracture. Mr..
Bokar will probably be laid up for sew
eral weeks.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16

EW-FoR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
rent, suitable for light housekeeping or room
ers. Ladies or gentlemen, A pleasant home
for the right parties. Call on or address Mrs.
Frederica Leonard, 2lO Washington street, be-
tween ID and 3D. streets.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16
one For the willard Bows

The Willard School boys played the
High School nine Saturday afternoon
aud report brilliant (?) game with a
score of Is TO 10 in favor of the former.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16
Old Keys.

Keys Of bronze and iron have been
found in Greece and Italy dating from
at least the seventh century before
Christ.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16
DO you EAT RREApi

jacob Pfaft's 10 unexoeliso. as are
also his Cakes and Ioee. Finest
made. Particular and personal at.
tsntion given to. serving parties
receptions, weddings or public din.
nsrs. JACOB PFAFf,
Putin ST.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16

B6S~ FOR RENT.-Two, three or four rooms
suitable for light housekeeping in a new house
with modern improvements. Location very
desirable, Enquire of Mrs. Saida Swingle,
corner Wooster and Second
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16
IF YOU ARE
An Amateur Photographer or wish tc
become one

An Amateur Photographer or wish TO
become one
WE CAN MAKE
1t interesting for you. We now have
the largest line of CAMERAS, both
FILM and PLATE, ever carried in Ma
rietta.
Also plates, films, paper, chemicals
and other supplies, including every
thing needed for developing and finish
ing pictures complete.
Just opened q liue of Albums made
especially for amateur pictures, con-
venient, pretty and cheap.
The ready prepared Mounting Paste
put up in jars and collapsible tubes is
just the slickest thing out.
nDATn The Marietta Picture Man.
UnAlu, Everything Photographic
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16

Eas- SARATOGA CHIPS will be made fresh
each morning till after Commencement. Sold
at the home of Mrs. Frederica Leonard, 2lo
Washington street, and at schramm's Bakery,
Putnam street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-16
BUSINESS LOCALS.

MRS. A. NJ. THARP, Milliner upstairs,
near Jones Dry Goods Store. A fine stock OF
Pattern Hats and Bonnets, strictly upto'date
in style and at Reasonable prices Ladies are
invited to call and inspect stock.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
SEARCHING THE COAL PILES.
Naval Authorities at Key West Are Con-
Quoting an Investigatton

New York, February ga dispatrh
TO The Evening Telegram from Key
West says: Notwithstanding the or
der issued by the navy department
commanding all its officers not to hold
interviews with any person Whatever
IN reference to the destruction of the
Maine or other matters connected with
naval affairs. it is evident from un-
guarded expressions heard In hotel
corridors and in the streets that the
OPINION Of foul play in connection
with the blowing up Of the war vessel
- oaily gaming round in naval cir
Giles.
mat ~treachery is suspected ever at
this point is evidenced by the precau-
tons now being taken by the naval
authorities here. Below the surface
suspicion seems to be directed chiefly
toward the supply coal kept in sheds
here for use OF naval vessels. During
the last few days a gang Of laborers
has been overhauling the coal piles.
searching for dynamite or other COM
bustibles.
The work is necessarily slow and
tedious on account Of the immense
quantity stored here. and the examina-
ton viii require possibly a week long
er. From the fact that after work liz
discontinued at shutdown armed
watchmen are placed on guard at the
yard. ii woul appear that not only is
suspicion directed at what might have
been placed in the coal in the past.
but the authorities are a~pprehensive
anew"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

The loss by accidental disaster to
mDdern warships often exceeds what
night happen in some OF the seyerest
naval battles. The British Tron-
clad Captain, which capsized
in the bay of Biscay in 1871.
wen down with 500 men. She was un-
able to cope with a storm. The Van
guard coiled with the Iron Duke i'm
1879 n sank. and only the tranquility
Of the sea prevented heavy loss If life.
The German ~ir0nclld ku--fus- was
sunk by c, liision in 1878. and $50 OF her
crew persisted. The British flagship
Victoria coiIIded with the Camperdown
in 1882. n vent down with her Off
GERS and crew, numbering 32I. The
t-Ited States warship Missouri sank
al Gibraltar in 1855 with loss Of Uf.
and the British gunboat Doterel sank
IL the Straits Of Magellan in conse-
Quence Of an explosion on bard in 1881.
carrying down all on board, num-
bering li3.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

:. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
COULD RUSH TROOPS TO COAST.
War Department Said To Have Reports
From Southeastern Railroads ~ to Their
Facilifiea

Especial to the Baltimore SUM-
Atlanta Ga. February 3.-It devel-
ops today that the war department has
on file at Washington recent reports
from all the railroad companies in the
southeast giving estimates ~ the nusr-
Der % men and the quantity OF mum
tions 81 war they could move in given
number OF hours. and upon what notice
sue movements could be made.
The information covering movements
from Atlanta 10 ports on the Atlantic
and Cuff coasIs was collected with the
View that in case OF a movement Of
troops ~ Cuba Atlanta would b. an
important base NJ operations "a a sup
ply depot and forwarding station FOR
the movement % troops. INQUIRIES
made here today show that In case "
emergency requiring a temporary in
terruption OF ordinary business the
various lines sould move loo. 0c1 men
from Atlanta 70 Brunswick. Savannah
Port Royal Cr Charleston within
twenty four hours. They could de
liver the same number Of men at Tam
pa, Punt Gorda or Miami in thirty six
hours. These estimates ai.l allow
twelve hours ~ Set the trains ready
after notice.
Their are three lines to New ~r'eans
that could deliver about *, 600 ,r>nps
an twenty four hours. The uan..ty ~
commissioners business mhirh tha rail
roads could handle il pra 'tlraliv uu-
limited.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
ON THE ALERT.
President Solfcitous AS to Outcome OF
Maine A Tair-WaitIng for Al the Facts
CIV Post

While the president is publicly and
properly counseling the American peo-
pie to display a sober and dispassion-
ate judgment in the present situation.
this does not mean that there is any
indifference on his part to the fun
meaning OF the events which have re-
Gently occurred. 1t can be stated that
he IS extremely solicitous. He has
given the closest attention to every
detail Of information which has been
officially communicates from Havana.
1t is true that the president il with
holding temporarily from congres Ger
tain information regarding the condi-
ton OF affairs in Cuba whlch Is in his
possession. This is lone with no idea
OF preventing congress from sharing
with him all the knowledge that has
been gathered from official sources.
The present moment, however. Is cOn-
sidered ~inOpportune for its t~ransmittal
to congress. The inquiry into the
causes that led to the destruction of
the Maine is of more Importance than
a recital of the conditions in Cuba.
The loss Of nearly 300 men is a fact
that comes directly home TO the Amer
lean people. and the origin Of tina
tragedy is he first Trims to be def
nitely settled. When tina has b..n
discovered, the president will act. The
prime question at issue is not to he
involved with minor considerations.
Secretary Long. it may be aided.
does not share in the opinion that the
situation is alarming. On the com
trary, he says that it is impossible yet
to form any conclusions. and as he will
hear nothing from the court Of inquiry
until he receives its final report. ne
says 1t Is best to cease speculation and
await with patience and c~ooln-s the
l actual nXa.stlRafi ne The affair
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

X L. EDWARD HARDY, the jolly man
EVA aSer Of Sheppard Co.'S. great store ct
D-acevt.le, IL, writes: 81 had ne-er
been sick . day in my life until in 1880. I
got so bad With nervous p~rostration that I
had to give up and Commence to doctor. I
tried our local physicians and che in Joliet,
but none gave me any relief and l thought
Twas going to die. I became dcspondeUt
and suffered untold agony. Icould not eat,
sleep nor rest, and it seemed as ii l could
not exist. AT the end Of six months 1 was
reduced 10 but a shadow of myself, and at
last my heart became affected and I was
truly miserable. ! took six or eight bottles
CT DR.. Miles Nervine. Il gave ne RELIEF
from the start, and ct last g cure, the great
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
TO SAIL.

Captain Sobral, the late naval at
tachee of the legation. came to Wash
ington yesterday and conferred with
Senior du Bose. Any misunderstand-
ing which has occurred as to his officia!
status is due to the fact that the Of
fetal notification of the termination OF
his service has not come to him from
the naval chiefs under which ne serves.
The decree was formally gazetted, how
ever, and during Captain SObral's visit
here he received orders from Madrid
to report there at once. He, therefore,
will take an early steamer. and this
apparently disposes of the incident
with which his name has been connect
ed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

est blessing Of my life
Dr.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists undes positive
guarantee. 6rst bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES NEOICA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
HOME.

The statement in the Sigsbee dis
patch that friends of the dead should
understand we are in the tropics" is
understood at the navy department to
refer to the urgent pleas of relatives
of the dead hat they be brought
to the United States. These appeals
continue to he received here. and while
they excite the deepest sympathygof Of
ficials, no hope can be held out that
the dead car be brought back. One
of these appeals makes a pitiful plea
against the burying of the dead b
allen hands in an alien country" There
are circumstances which, if they could
be made KNOWN, would end such a de-
sire TO bring the remains to this coun-
try. These circumstances have been
withheld, mainly through a desire to
save friends and relatives from the
pain which would be caused by a full
disclosure of the effect of the explo-
sion. The press reports have given in
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
THE DAUNTLEsS STILL AT SEA.

The whereabouts of the steamer
DauntlesS, said to have sailed from
Florida with a filibustering expedition,
is beginning to excite much comment.
The expedition is said to have sailed
over a week ago and there has been
ample time for her to reach Cuba No
repOrtS to this effect have been receiv-
edit is felt that she must have encouE-
tered heavy weather and is possibly dis
abled, or else has made a q uiet landing
and is now cruising about to secure a
safe emu of escape from the Spanish
ships in watching.
The increase of the artillery force OF
the country by two regiments as pro
vided for in the senate bill was agreed
on by a subcommittee Of the house
military affairs committee today and
will be reported 10 the full committee
at the regular meeting tomorrow with
out the change of a word.
CABLEGRAMS FROM CAPTAIN
STGSBEE.
Late tonight the navy department
received two brief kilograms from Cap
tain Sigsbee at Havana One related
TO some routine matter Of expenditures
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-31

For $500, cash payment, | will fur
nish two choice lots in Flatbush and
build to suit.
A special cut in price for a few days
only to parties owning good lots. will
build this elegant, modern, Groom
house, complete, with all Improvements,
for $4,000, payable $3.50 per month !;
this pays both principal and interest; no
cash payment required. CHAS. C.
MANGER, largest builder of homes in
the country. No. 1877 World Building,
New York 4; Nos. II and IL Eagle Build
ing, Brooklyn.
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ERlE

Through trains leave New York. foot OF Chambers
street. as follows and hve minutes earlier from wess
Ton A. M.-yestibuled Express daily for Bing-
OsOU hamton. WRyerly, Elmira, Buffalo, Bradford.
arrives Bufiaio i T. NJ. ParlOr car 10 Buffalo.
OIL A. M.-yestibuled EEpryss daily for Port
JslO Jervis anu Monticello. Daily, except Sunday
for Lackawaxen. HonestRle, and important local
points to Elmira. Pullman PALACE Cars for Monticello
and Flmira.
O.00 T. M.-yestibuls limited-Fast mail daily;
7:4O A. al, Chicago b r. NJ. Sleepers TO Chicago.
Cleveland and Cincinnati. Dining car.
700 r. .-Bnfa and Cleveland Vestibulez
l:OU Express qsly, arrives Buhalo I;oS A. NJ
Bradford 7;2oA NJ, Jamestown 1904. NJ YoungS-
Hunalo and Cleveland. Cafe Library Car,
9:l5 Eiim Mi;-RRs s1sri sGl ehi tI4ia fa sioe a5ash 70 Hon:
nelIsyiile,, chieagHt and GInGinn9tt Dtning esT.
L ACCOMMODATIONS at III, Il3. 2dl, 4ol. AI4
g57 B%roadway, l27 B3wery. aP1 Fast l2bth 81. ga
273 West l2bth ST.. Chambers and West I'D -, fer
ries. New York; ai3 aud $40 kalton st., w Broad way.
Brooklyn; 1872 River ST., lioboken,, and Jersey City
station. New York Transfer Co. calls for and checks
baggage from hotels and residences To destination.
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@itst- Glass attIp-a11ltE.


~~~.-. d.
A MAN, IT years of age, residing with hn
n parents, In q public school graduate, desires o
steady position where there IL prospect Of advance
ment. B., box 1t< Sun once.
A SOBER, steady and reliable married man desires
n . steady situation at anything; 10 Q ~hrgt-clhHs
painter and paperhanGer. Address W. FERRY, 10
Ralph at, Brooklyn, N. Y.
r WOULD II 20 engage. for stx months. after
! Sept. !, as travelling domonstrator for some spe-
oialty. Can furnish lady assistant IL desired. Adj
dress c., Celoron, N. Y.
MECHANICAL ENGNEER-wantsd, poaiaon By
WI mechanical engineer. 30 years experiencei
would contract to run mechanical department in any
building and give bonds for faithful performance Of
same. Address A.C. r.. box 2oS Sun ONCE.
CTTUATION wanted by middle-aGed man a. janitor
y or watchman In business house or private resi-
dence; steady and reliable; excellent recommenda-
uops. q. A.. box 1913 Sun ONCE.
ToPRINTING ~s.-Young married man, nrat-
class cutter. shipping clerk, and stock man ,Wtnhos
situation. Address b., box lac Sun ofioo.
&SO P~RENIuM-To, party securing me position
SpOV In q good business. Address INDUSTRY.
box 90. Valley Stream. L.. /.
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2RtIru2AA.
Lehigh Valley System.

Stations foot of West 2sd st. Penn. R. r., CortIandt
OF Desbrosses st.
Slndicates time from West 23d st. Other figures show
timefrom Cortlandt or DesbrosseS st.
*9il0s ESQ A: NJ. daily k6undAy %8:45. 7 A. NJ for
EAsTON and intermediary stations. -
scRainNfo NH irH Ak a. aG eShES .G RoeaEsfEs. SHF
FALo. NIAGARA, FALLS. and the West and princi-
pa .1 iGSsa p2f a'SS S SdSinS Ss Shg A efe epsi su Gf to Buffalo,
"BLACK DiAM0ND EXPRESS."
Arrives Buffalo 9:55 P. NJ: Pullman yestibule Day
Coaches and p15loF Carr \ t,n ptnin g.. Car ,rhssear,yis Service. Meals
N*1sISo. 100 J. y: daily. for EAsToN. MAucH
branches. Chair car to Easton.
w 1~fisGi AIR Il rir II fe5ly' s sIssSs snn shS pr aGr
In coal regions. Pullman BUFFET .ParloT Car for
"%4:So, 6,SO P. NJ. daily, except Sunday, for EAs-
TON and intermediste stations.
s4.60, 6i16 p. NJ, Sundays only. fo| HAUCH
CHUNK and ~intermediat stations
46;BO, 0;1O p. M, daily, except Sunday, for EAS
1850, Zoo !. n. daily for BJFFALo, NIAGARA
ssaft tF. iR9 4. Y !. e Ro6lRhiis es Mss'' sl fSI1@sP 20 'I bsilsio 'ss :
Toronto. Dining Car New York 70 East9n, 60
on SI'4 q s soTT 4 y fI AM. sIfsp hh sgp5Sy' b SEsSRaRGtHEe
TER. BATAVIA, BUFFALO and TORONTO pullman
gers carried. No GagsSSe carried.
AGA, GSESSESA RotaEsfEiR. BtFF1Io. NhIalaa
Falls. and all points Weat- Pullman sleeper to
AdaiItip%nal lssAl trains !, pof daily. ssz"sosRt Sunday, for
diato points. leaves as Follows: "l0;2o. 1850. 1920.
1890 Sundsys M; 1920. 2'sc. 1850 %'lo'
Ticiets and pullman accommodation at l1s, 201,
ats, 86b, 944 and 1929 Broadway, 81 East l4th ST..
168'E- 125th st. l27 Bowsry. n; vi, $40 Fulton st. I
n !. Transfer CO. will call for and check baggage
from hotel or residence through b to destination.
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BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R,

Leave New York. Whitehall Terminal, South Ferry
and foot OF Liberty Street.
CHICAGO, sac I; M EiiE3 ApSsi5I j night.
sI2: 10 night 4 $50 A. NJ. trains from Liberty Bt. only.
SINSgI6MnNAfI ST. LOUIS. Slo:So A. N: 800 !. NJ.
r. RS,XGAsStL. PkkUEti TRAINS;
t7.5b. $1,000 DINER, III 80 A. NJ. uDincrl, tl:OO r.
H.. si.46 Dmerj, 1880 Diner, @4;55 tDiIier), $3.50
P. NJ, and "l2;l!h night. NORFOLK, F!l;3o 4, n.
All trains are Illuminated with Pintsch light.
Ofices! l19, 1T2, 211. <3z, 1924 Broadway. 81 East
lAth st., 121 BoNeEys New York. j9e9s 3AA Fulton ST.
Brooklyn; whitehall Terminal, Baggage checked
6rOm hotsl eE residence TO Destination =
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FURNISHED gpuses to get--- Country.

AT WHITE PLAINS. N. r, 8 minutss' walk from
"A station, Furnished house; two acres land, stables,
hennery, garden. nne trees; ct e76 per month to do
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NEW YORK, ONTARIO & WESTERN ny.

Trains leave foo. OF v, AID 81. as follOws u6 min
uteA earlier from Franklin StJi
Tx A. M.-pAy Express for all stations. Con
tsOO %nections for Lakes Mohonk and M~innewaskA
and Elenville. ParlOr cars.
Ok A: M..Mountatn Express 70 Liberty and
Lake and Ellenvllie. Parlor cars.
an +. M.-tsAturdays onlyl-Stations TO Rock
1sOO land, Lake Kiamesha, White Lake and Ellen
Vile. ParlOr cars.
Ok r. M.-Vestibule Limited. Stations to Rock.
OslO land, Lakes Mohonk and MinnaWasha, Ellen
vile. Lake Kiamesha and White Lake. ParlOr cars.
ell p. M.-[Franklin 81. 1;45 r, MILO Chicago
OslO daily. Stops at Middlet0wn, Liberty, i.
Manor. Walton, Norwich, Oneida, OswegD, Niagara
Falls. Wagner Sleeper and Reclining Chair Car seats
free through 10 Chicago via Wabash.
TICKETS AND PAhLoR CAR SEATS AT 871
Il Broadway ". Y. n. y. Transfer Co. checks bag
gage from residence TO destination.
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SUMMER SESSION

Musical.
OPEN DAILY ALL SUMMER. THE ONLY
NEW YORK CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC,
liz EAST 18TH ST.,
BETWEEN 4TH AV. AND IRVING PLACE.
Established 1898. Chartered 1885.
FIRST ORGANIZED IN AMERICA
THE FAMOUS MUSIC SCHOOL
FOR PUPILS
Of Vocal and instrumental Music, Harmony, Sight
Reading. Elocution and Modern Languages.
LESSONS DAY n EVENING. For years on 14th st.
No Branch. Only at 112 East 18th St.
SUMMER TERMS IN ALL BRANCHES.
PROVIDED WITH POSITIONS
Schools for Languages.
CARBo's ACADEMY.-Cuban business requires
OSpanish; impaired rapidly; moderate rates with
out advance payments. 100 West p6th ct.
FREE COURSE IN SPANISH begun July InternA-
Il tional Magazine; Rraphophone. wonderful Ian.
guhge teacher. Sample copy 10 cents. Pontiac
building. Chicago.
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SlGts auG Apartments u grt.

MORTON ST., A2.-HAndBome exterior. portioo
WI Stoop, elegantly DECORATED apartment house,
tubes, electric bells. private baths and closets; $40
monthly; open Sundays.
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(NNE ONT FREE-An apartment Of three very
" nice rooms in very quiet house. only $3.50 TO 90.
Apply at 21O East z+th ct.
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will reopen after the summer vacation on Tuesday.
Sept o. Bookkeeping. arithmetic. penmanship. cor
rsspondenee. StenogrAphy. typewriting. commercial
law, civil government, 10. Individual instruction.
Students may enter at any time. Call or send for
prospectus, q. PACKARD, President.
lo1, 1o8, los East 28d ut.
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-EALL RlVER LlME
T PROVIDENCE LINE
~SSS'Ti'iOisSiNli'TiNIGlfOisoNIV' : II1IYEE

For Now London, Watch Hi. Block Island, Worces-
ter, Boston and tho East. Steamers City Of Lowell
and City Of Worcester leave Pier 80, N. r., ono
block above Canal st., week days only, at q. 100 p. M.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-02-11
THE OMAHA EXPOSITION.
1t Promises to DO an Artistic and
Financial Success.
In the Grouping and Designs Of the
Main buildings IL VIII Diner
from All Former
Achievements.
Especial Omaha cNeb, Letter.

Your correspondent visited Omaha
for the second time to-day. His firsA
visit was in 1867. when the western
terminus of the Rock Island road
landed passengers a little west of Des
Moincs, Ia, and the old Concord stage
was the only means of passage on To
Omaha. TO be sure. the old Hannibal
a. ~. Joe road, in connection with the
river boats between ST. Joseph and
Omaha, afforded an easier means of
reaching the Nebraska metropolis.
There was then no railroad bridge at
Omaha. and the incoming passengers
had TO be ferried across the river. The
great transcontinental line, the Union
Pacific. was theI, under construction.
Its material and rolling stock had TO be
transported on barges up the river.
When President Lincoln designated
Omaha as the eastern terminus of the
Union Pacific line. he fixed the destiny
of this city. And l remember that the
people here were exultant and conf
dent that this act of Old Abe. consum-
mated after personal inspection Of the
topography Of competing sites along
the river. would put Omaha on the
high road TO fortune and make il ulti-
mately the largest city between Chi
cago aud San Francisco. This predic-
ton has been realized. Three bridges
row span the river at this point and ii
railways enter the gates of Omaha.
When first saw Omaha the population
was estimated at $4,000. To-day ten
times that number is claimed. while the
population of Nebraska has grown to
a million and n quarter.
AT that time Omaha was an cutpost
o. the frontier. To-day there are 15.-
100000 people west of the river. Ne
braska had been admitted to statehood
few months prior 10 my visit and,
with the exception Of Kansas, Texas,