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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-25

filed the machinery was in molten. In
week arrangements for the actual creation
of the exposition were under way.
Visions of another exposition rose from the
glittering spectacle of 1898. over and over
again during the closing cnths Ct that
wonderful creation the expression was heard
that 1t wCuid be sacrlege to dismante its
palaces and blot out the panorama OF
beauty that was the admiration of cont-
nent. The idea of holding the exposition
another year under the same management
was even broached before the Board of Di-
rectors, but the men who carried the tre
mendous burdens so successfully were un
willing to assume such responsibility.
Vague suggestions of plans fer a renewal OF
the enterprise in a different form began to
take definite form early In the following
winter and the colonial development of the
United States furnished the inspiration that
made them reality. The events of the
preceding twelve months had furnished new
material for exploitation and new field for
effort With its grounds and buildings al
ready prepared Omaha had an opportunity
to create the first great exposition of the
peoples and resources of the new posses
sions and the movement rapidly took form
and purpose.
Late in December articles of incorporation
cf the Greater America Exposition were
prepared and signed by j. B. Kitchen, George
w. Kelly w. S. Poppleton, F. Fl. Davis,
Dudley Smith, e. Rosewater, George p.
Bemis, T. p. Cartwright, Thomas Fitzpatrick,
Robert Cowell, Norman A. Kuhn, Charles
NJ. Wilhelm C. S. Raymond, F. Paffenrath,
William Hayden, p. E. Her, w. r. Bennett,
Ben Wood, Samuel Burns II. Cohn, Clifford
Warren Smith, Emil Brandeis, Frank Muir
ply, f. j. Coates, Il. w. Dixon, John A.
TempretCn f. n. Clark and Samuel Gamble
The capital stock was fixed at 100000,
divided into shares of $40 each, and it was
provided that the corporation should be COM
petent to transact business as soon as $780,
600 had been subscribed.
More than the required amount was al
ready on the subscription lss, and on the
same day Thomas Fitzpatrick, p. E. Her, j.
l.. Kitchen, II. Cohn and George p. Bems,
who, with Frank Murphy and j. II. Millard,
had been designated in the articles OF in
corporation as a temporary board of di
rectors organized by electing Mr.. Kitchen
president and Dudley Smith secretary. 1t
was then directed that the stock books
should be opened and that an assessment of
20 per cent should be made on all stock
subscriptions to provide the funds necessary
for the nitiatory steps OF the enterprise.
Frank Murphy was designated as trustee to
receive the payments and week later he
notified the directors that $17, ,S1375 had been
paid in.
The first stockholders meeting was held
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-25

fullest opportunity to acquire definite
understanding of these new types, human
and material. 1t will aim to give an ac-
curate reproduction of all that is most es-
sentia to an understanding of the subject
and make the visitor leave the grounds
with thorough conception OF the appear
ance, customs and manners of the race and
with a passably exact knowledge of the
floral, agricultural, mineral and geological
characteristics of the islands.
Aside from the value Of the object les
sons thus presented the tropical character
Of the exhibits has afforded a scope for the
genius of the decorator and landscape
gardener that has been absent at every
previous exposition The grounds and
buildings will prove a revelation of archi-
tectural and scenic beauty and the land
scapes will glow with new colors and
transcendent loveliness
While the colonial features will constitute
the most attractive element of the exposi-
tion, the exhibit of American industries Is
expected to be also notable achievement
1t has been the aim of the management
to bring together a display that will not
only adequately illustrate what is manu-
factured, but also the manner in which the
product is prepared for the market
With these dual purposes as the keystt ne
CT the enterprise, art, music, agriculture
and other features of a great exposition will
contribute to the entertainment and instruc
ton of its patrons. None of the familiar
features Of such an enterprise will be lack
ing, and after the visitor has wearied of
studying the exhibits that appeal to his more
intellectual faculties he can step across the
grounds and find relaxation in the most al
Turing Midway that ever echoed the shrek
of the "speiler" and the languorous song of
the dancing girl
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-25
Its Origin and
Organization

The preliminary organization of the
Greater America Exposition presented a
much less complex problem than that of the
great exposition that preceded it, Its
promoters came into the field equipped with
much that would otherwise have cost months
even years, of experiment and labor. They
were spared the vast and difficult task of
building a home for their enterprise, for
they found 1t ready for their occupation in
the magnificent grounds and spacious build
gs that the passing of the Transmissssippl
Exposition had left tenantless Many per-
picking problems connected with exposition
organization had been solved by the eX-
perience of the previous year. Under these
conditions the organization was effected with
unprecedented rapidity. Within twenty four
hours after the articles of Incorporation were
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-25
PETER Il. ILER
Scope of the Exposition

Following series of worlds fairs that
have succeeded each other in well de-
fined path the Greater America Exposition
commands public attention as the embodi
ment of a new idea. Since the last great
xpCsition opened its gates a new national
spirit has been born and the triumDhs of
American arms have added new empire
to the territory that knows no flag but the
Stars and Stripes. new element has
been infused into American industry and
new channel opened to American enterprise.
The commerce of the country stands at the
entrance of avenues that stretch through
unfamiliar ground and everywhere the peo-
pie are vibrant with the desire to penetrate
it's secrets. They are consumed with curl
osty in regard to these new islands that
have so recently come under the dominion
of Uncle Sam. What can they produce?
What are their characteristics? What man
ner of people inhabt them?
Answers to these and other questions may
be found inside the hospitable gates of
Omahas White City from July l to the end
of October Almost before the country has
awakened to the new conditions Omaha is
to present an object lesson that will bring
the islands of the Pacific and the gem Of
the Atlantic figuratively within the vision
of its visitors Equipped with much OF
what was necessary for the creation OF an
other great exposition, 1t will open the first
colonial exposition Of the new United
States.
The scope and purpose of the enterprise
is effectively indicated in its title and de-
fined in the articles of incorporation as
"to provide for and hold in the year 1899,
within the city of Omaha, in Douglas
county, Nebraska, an exposition of all the
products, industries and civilization of the
United States of America, and particularly
to illustrate the products, development and
resources of Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and
the Philippine islands, and the manners,
habits and industrial capacity of the people
of these islands, and also such exhibits as
may be provided by the United States or
any state or foreign country"
That the Greater America Exposition
will offer material assistance to the people
in solving problems that must arise within
the next few years is the confident belief
of its promoters. Although more than
year has passed since the flag was unfurled
in Manila, only the most superficial informa-
ton in regard to the islands and the people
who inhabit them has made its way across
the broad ocean that separates them from
the United States. Even this is meager,
conflicting and unreliable
Next to an actual visit to the Islands the
Greater America Exposition will offer the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-25
The Grounds a
Tropical Bower

Beautiful as were the landscape effects
Of the Transmississippi Exposition, still
more enhancing results are expected in
connection with the new enterprise. The
colonial tendency of the Greater America
undertaking makes it possible to introduce
a more tropical sentiment in the landscape
decorations. and this has effected an i'm
provement at once apparent. The scenic
beauties of a year ago have been preserved
and emphasized and reinforced by a multi
tude of new effects to add a new and be-
widering beauty. These improvements
have been wrought under the personal di
rection of Rudolph Ulrich, who planned tho
original landscapes a year ago, and thou
sands of new and magnificent plants and
flowers have been added to the floral decora-
tions.
One of the most notable changes results
from the introduction of a series of hand
some flower beds to break the monotony of
the vast stretch of brick pavement in the
Grand Court. This makes it possible to lay
cut the grounds to conform to the classical
style of the buildings. tropical char
acter is impaired to the verdure by the in
sertion of plants and shrubs from Louisiana,
southern California, Hawaii and Arizona,
with each cluster of flowers and shrubbery
illuminated by miniature electric bulbs
A somewhat similar sentiment has been
carried into effect on the Bluff tract, where
tropical plants and shrubs will at once
entrance the eye and help illustrate the
dominant idea of the exposition. dozen
different varieties of palms, among them
palmetto, date, friend and Australian swamp,
have been scattered profusely over the
grounds and bay trees, cacti magnolias and
other familiar types of the vegetation of
southern latitudes mingle with the hand
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-25

at the Board Of Trade rooms December %
and the twenty-five directors first contem-
plated by the articles of incorporation were
elected. The next day the newly elected
board organized by electing C. j. Smyth tenn
porary chairman and Dudley Smith secre-
tary. The report of the tellers showed that
5,729 shares of stock had been voted. At
this meeting Frank Murphy was elected
treasurer and a committee. consisting CT
George E. Barker, George E. Pritchett and
Myron d. Karr, appointed to negotiate for
the purchase and transfer Of the groun9s
and buildings of the Transmississippi EX-
position.
AS the transfer of the property had al
leady been practically arranged for, the
committee reported December 81. The actual
value of the buildings and other property
thus acquired was scheduled at $729, ,2S3. &C.
They were purchased for s17,5O0, and the
management also purchased the Illinois
building for $500 and the Nebraska building
for $639.4
An advisory committee to act in an al
visory capacity with the executive commit
tee was selected in January. The eleeton Of
permanent officers occurred February 13 and
resulted in the selection of DR.. George j.
Miller as president while Dudley Smith was
elected secretary.
Early in 1899 there was general demand
for the addition of ten new members to the
board of directors: This was provided for
in the original constitution and by second
election the directory was increased to
thirty members.
Two weeks ago the personal supervise n Of
the principal departments was allotted to the
various members of the executive committee
as follows: Department of Exhibits, p f.
Her; Department of Concessions, H. j. Pen
fold; Department Of Admissions, ]. B.
Kitchen; Department of Buildings and
Grounds, G. j. Smyth; Department of Pub
licity and Promotion. William Hayden,
The executive organization of the corpora
ton is consequently summarized as follows:
George l.. Miller, president; Dudley Smith,
secretary; Frank Murphy, treasurer.
Executive committee, c. j. Smith, chair
man. j. b. Kitchen, William Hayden, H. j.
Penfold, p. E. Her.
Advisory committee, Herman Kountze, j.
H. Millard, Frank Murphy, H. E. Palmer,
Emil Brandeis.
Board of Directors George f. Barker,
William Hayden, j. l.. Brandeis, William F.
White, p. E. Her, p l.. Markell, H. Cohn,
Thomas Fitzpatrick r. S. Wilcox, 7. A. Fry,
G. w. Clabaugh, w. S. Poppleton, c. NJ.
Wilhelm, ]. B. Kitchen, M, d. Karr, M. H.
Collins, Fred A. Nash, Rome Miller, c. j.
Smyth, G. Jameson, R. w. Kitchen, Ben B.
Wood, S. d. Mercer, ]. H. Dumont, H. ]
Penfod, G. e. Pritchett, N. A. Kuhn, T. p.
Cartwright, J. n. Baldwin Council Bluffs;
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-25

Thomas Hoctor, South Omaha; Richard l.,
Metcalfe, NJ. S. Connell w. C. Turner, James
T. Connolly.
Superintendents: Department of EXhib
its, |. n. Simpson; Department of Buildings
and Grounds G. V. Gallagher; Department
OF Concessions, Jay Burns; Department Of
Agriculture, j. B. Kitchen Department of
Fish and Fisheries, w. l.. May; Department
of Fraternal Societies, F. F. Roose; Depart
ment of Light and Power, Henry Rustini
Department of Patents and Inventions,
George w. Sues; Department of Publicity,
j. w. Outright; Department of Transporta-
tion, A. H. Lee; Department of Agriculture,
James Walsh; Womans department, Miss
Mary Fairbrother; art director, John X.
Key; musical director, Thomas j. Kelly;
Libby Prison War museum, A. j. Bishop;
landscape architect, Rudolph Ulrch
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
They Praise the Globe.

A letter received few days ago from
the shnrte & Weir Co., the well-knowp
lrm d general merchants III Arlington.
says:
THE Gi.oBE has given ns the bcst
service Of any advertising medium We
have used. and We take pleasure 10
thus spealsIng out our commeniatlon. I"
4 Such words coming entirely unsolic-
tied are encouraging. ana weAre glad 70
know that our efforts to give our adver-
tIsing patrons strictly iirst.class service
are appreciated. Advertisers have q
right 70 demand three things, namely /:
Circulation, neat and effective typo.
graphical work and fair and honest treat
ment. II has always been our effort 70
give onF patrons tliese things and We
are glad to once Ii awhile have our
belief that we have done 80. confirmed
by such letters az the above.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
Seriously Injured.

Deputy shcfia Pihkba1 mot With a
serions accident on Thursday oi last
week which might have cost him his
lliie. lie had taken horse into Dan
Riaehart's livery harm, and on coming
ont closed the aiding doors when one Of
them jumped from tile track overhead
and fell on Mr.. Pinkhan, crushing him
to the ground, The weight Of the door
seemed 70 come directly on the back Of
hishead aAp caa.e very heat dislccatiag
bis neck. ne has since been confined
70 bis bed aud has Suffered considerably
With his neck is weii % from Injuries
on other pafls Of his body.
TIE door has ialler on several previou:
occasions. hut this is the iirst serious
acfienrresuiting therefrom. II should
be ulsde safe or removed at once.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
Az lnoorrIslbla Boy.

Cody Black, nine-yenr-eld boy from
the MayviIle neiRhporHoad, son oi
William Black. who WAS adjudged In
sane aud sent 70 the asylum last week
Was brought before Judge Neale on Fri
day morning, charged with incorrlgIbili-
". Sufficient evidence was addnced g
cpnslncc shscourt, that the slittIe fellow
was y nj fsunjeet fof lths State Reform
school, and he wAs. therefore committed
10 thai institution, Cody 10 US bright q
spungsier a. i often met wilh. end with
proper restraint aud Trailing be should
make a capable man and a worthy
ciliaen.
Brick Morris. Of Mayville. was depu
tised 70 take the lad to Salem, aud the,
left for that place on the stage Frida.
morning.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
LONE ROCK.

Mr.. Geo. Il, Wright Is down with q
very dangerous attack lof srysipelas.
Mrs Frank II lhinsna has been serious
ly Ill with Ia grippe for several days,
but Is better at present.
We forgot to state last week that Mr..
and Mrs. Roach are the happiest couple
In town. all because they have a girl
baby at their house.
Several sheep owners Of this locality
are hauling IN large quantities Of grain
for the purpose Of feeding the weak
sheep oi their fiocks. The grain was
purchased In the Eightmile country.
The loss Of stock In this section has
been light 70 far, but stock Of all kinds
are looking pretty thin from the effects
OF the recent long spell of had weather,
As a general thing, feed Is plentiful.
Every one ahnnt here 10 Kicking like
mule down hill against the proposition
ID cnt OF ii slice OF Gillian county fol
the purpose of benefiting a little 2x4
locality and. for their accommodation
10 TINS spoil our own county. We DOM
want any OF 1t, and are willing 10 lei
gond enough alone. and all hands slgnet
The reinonstrancr against IL.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
I5ouse Bill No. i.


Hon. 8. q. HMws0n, Gillian county's
able representative, gives evidence thu,
he Ii fully awnkr " the Interests oi the
people d his cDnniy. aS we'll ~ 81 All
that section known ~ Eastern Oregon.
by introducing tie first bill u the pres.
ent session.
This bill "a tur an Act entitled an Act
10 provide for the sinking ~ artrsian
wells 10 the several counties 0f Osegon
containing arid lands. TIE bill pro.
vides for the appropriation 81 5000.
by the state, 10 each Of the several cout.
ties containing arid lands. which snm IL
TO be expended In sinking test well or
wells for attesIan water, 10 each connty
coming nnder the provisione oi tbs net.
on the passage Of The Aceshe governor
shallappointa Commission oi Irrigation,
to be composed oi one legal voter and
taxpayerIn each ronnty coming under
the provisions u the act. who shall
serve without compensation otper than
their actuh travelling expenses while
engaged In their duties.
The location d the site o. the proposed
well or wells IN each county shall he
designaied BY the comfy court oi the
respective countIes. ANY subscriptions
raised In the counties 70 Augment the
snm allowed by the state, shall 10 70.
ceiyed and accounted for by the county
court.
The Irrigation Commission shall adj
ycrtlse Tor bids for tbs sinking Of wells
BY The loot, and may have the right 70
reject any Or aI bids.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
AdiusiQai insane.

f William Black, of Mayville. who was
.exmnIpydlas to. his sanity inYJudge
Neaie'a court on Wednesday evening oI
last week. was adjndged insane and
committed TO the insane asylum at Salem.
His condition Il Supposed to be due to
domestic troubles, and il is possible that
religious excitement may also have had
something 10 do with IT, He was taken
10 the assInm on Thursday by 7. q.
johnson. 81 this place. and John Ander-
son. Of Mayvills. they having been
specially depatissi iar that purpose,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
LOCAL NEWS.
NOT our Fault.

Owing to q mistake somewhere, orr
auxiliary prints failed to arrive on tins
this week, and the GLoBE 10 forced %
appear on tho ''haIi SHELL We regret
the occurrence exceedingly, bus We are
here primarily 10 give tho local news,
and as long as our supply q blank paper
holds oui we will gct there on time. We
trust our readers win excuse this short
coming which 10 not our fault.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
LOST VALLEY.

"A. S. siumousis downwitb laRtippe.
George Hawk and family. Of Thirty:
mile, were visiting relatives In Los,
Valley Sunday, returning Monday.
Mr.. G. Fair, OF Pond, Arkansas, is on
visit 10 his brother Joe Fair, formerly
Of Condor, Mr.. Fair expects to make
this part his home for short lime.
A very njoyahle dance was given q,
the residence ~ Mr. Wm. Vanhorn, on
Smth Thirtynhle, last Friday night.
Every one reported having 4 tip toT
tine.
Mr.. q. Il. Rinehart, Of Condor, was
here Saturday and sunday circulating y
remonstrance against the division ol
this county. lie secured the signature
of every voter be conld fnd.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19

a CrlVE SNtICITt RS WANTEn EMERY.
~ where fortSshe Story aof the PhilippinesN
hy Mutut fIalstead, eemmlesipher by lge toy
ernncnf as OFieinl Historian 10 the War De-
III san Francisco, on the Pacific with General
Merritt IN the hospitals at Honolulu, In Hong
Kong fn the American trenches ut Manila. in
the insurgent camps with AEutnaldo, on the
roar OF battle vt the fuli OF Manila, Bonanza for
agents. nrimful vi original pictures taken by
government photOgfaphers on the spot, Large
hook. Low pFiees BIG profits, Freight paid.
Credit given Drop ell trashy unofficial war
hOnkA uutiit frecs Address i I. Barber, see'y.,
esas ihsnEAnNc Hldek ChicaFu III.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
EnsSIL.

]. II. Bowen Is down with % grippe.
Fred Mires, Of Drain, Or, Is here visit
ing friends.
Mr.. Sam McGilvray has the appoint
ment for road supervisor for Dist No. 2
Onr efficient postmaster, l.. J Gates
u up and around again, after a week 4
Illness.
A. II. Lamb and A. g. Ogilvie left the
first Of the week for Salem, where they
20 for the purpose oi holding up the
Legislature.
II the warm weather lasts another
week farmers will start their plows, a.
the frost IL about all ont OF the ground
aud the water is sinking fast,
A. Beard received telegram from
| Morrow county last week infrmlnR him
THAT HE aged mother was not expected
TO live. MIR. Beard left at.onea. but W,
have since learned that she had diec
heiore his Nrrival.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19
l,A,ANrEn- -AGENrs ZOE aoLApsroNE. nls

.yAgANTED- AGENTS FOR sGI.ADSToNE, HIS
wv Life and Public Services" by Thos. W.
Handiorsi. A wonderful story Of glorious ca
reer. over 100 large radiant pages. TOO superb.
farc engravings Richest, biggest, hest aud only
endorsed Gladstone bpok" published. Only
si.tV. Commission, 80 per cent, Credit given.
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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-01-19

xzIANTEn- -sEvERAL TRUSTING woRTHY PER.
w sons in this state 10 manage oar business
In their own and nearby counties. II mainly
oliice work conducted al home Salary straight
5000 n year aud expenses definite, h0naudes no
more, no Less salary, MQnthly f7D, Reicrencce.
Enclose eclitaddreaatd siumpcd envvicpex Her.
heft'E y. Iscssi rfcsf., Deft- N, cbicWsSi ills
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-09-01
Pranks of tho Li.htuin..

While bathing in the surf near Sea-
breeze, Fla, girl was killed by light
ming.
A Maine hunter claims to have once
had his pipe lighted by fash of light
ming.
Lightning knocked a child from it's
mothers arms during storm at Ocilla,
Georgia.
A woman telephone operator was
struck by lightning while at work in the
Berlin exchange.
Lightning struck two trees at Frank
lin, ILL.,, and then jumped to a wire fence
two feet away, showing that the current
sometimes deviates.
Although lightning rods are not used
as much as they were the weather bu-
reau says they are of value
Half of the crew of the Sachem WEN
disabled by a lightning stroke that struck
the ship while on its way from Phila-
delphia to Tacoma.
Curious wounds were made by light.
ming strokes on residents of Berlin None
Of the wounded has extensive burns; the
wounds look az if caused by charge
of grain shot. The holes reach to the
bone and are surrounded by web Of
blue and brown lines.