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Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
BISHOPS WILL BE OVERTAXED
Death of Bishop Ninde Puts Additional
Burdens on Other Members of
the House.

The sudden death of Bishop Ninde last
week will have considerable effect upon
the movements Of the other members of the
Methodist house of bishops, and incident
ally upon the affairs of the First Methodist
church of Omaha.
At the time Bishop McCabe was in
Omaha last fall, shortly after his assign
ment to this city as a place of residence,
he was appointed on a committee, the
other members of which were Presiding
Elder Jennings and the pastor, whose pur-
pose 1t was to make arrangements for the
payment of the debt on the church, which
fer several years has been source of
trouble to the members and the pastor.
1t was the intention of the committee to
begin active work for the payment of the
dept and it was hoped that arrangements
would be made to materially reduce it by
the first of next year and to provide for
the payment of the interest On the re-
mainder 4
Bishop McCabe leaves for South Amer
lea Tuesday morning and will remain there
until April, when he must come TO the
United States to be present at the semi
annual convocation of bishops which will
be held that month. At that convocation
the work of Bishop Ninde will be divided
among the other bishops and as a result
the time of Bishop McCabe will probably
be so occupied that he will not have the
opportunity to do the work he expected
to do for the First church of Omaha.
The reassignment of the work of the
bishops will also result in the absence
Of Bishop McCabe from the city of his
official residence for greater length of
time than has been anticipated The sur
viving members Of the house of bishops
will have to care for the work of the de-
ceased member until the quadrennial meet
ing OF the general conference, which will
choose the successor of Bishop Ninde,
there is no way in which the bishops can
call persons to their assistance.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
INTERESTED IN IRRIGATION
W. G. May of Gothenburg Talks of
Anairs In His Bailt-
wick.

w. G. May of Gothenburg was in the
city yesterday and spent several hours at
the Her Grand. Speaking of conditions il
the nelghborhood of his home, he said
"At the present time we are interested
in the proposed action of the legislature
in the matter of irrigation. Gothenburg
and the surrounding country is suffering
under the recent decision of the supreme
court and do not think that later-day Ne
braska should be bound by the archaic laws
of medieval England. What we want Is a
law which will permit the creation and
maintaining of irrigation bitches all over
the western part of the state. Out In my
county we saw the effects of irrigation this
year.
Wheat raised under irrigation yielded
twenty-five and thirty bushels to the acre,
while that not under the ditch ran from
four to FIVE bushels to the acre. Wo not
only had a drouth this year. but grass
hoppers appeared in large numbers. On the
wheat under the ditch they had little effect,
as the growth was so luxuriant that the
plants grew to perfection in spite of their
presence, while they practically destroyed
every field not irrigated. The line between
the irrigated fields and those which de-
pended upon natural rainfall for moisture
was we'll marked. On one side OF the line
the ground was barren, while upon the
other the growing wheat would support
the hat of a man thrown upon it,
I'm addition to interest in the law we
are greatly interested in the man who will
be appointed supervisor of irrigation in
the state.
Boom times are over in Gothenburg and
for several years we have been on busi-
ness basis. Several men made lot of
money but those who were not satisfied
unless they got the whole thing. lost out.
We have what you might call the electrical
city of the west. Since the ditch has been
built to the town to furnish power for the
electric plant our mills and all OF the
houses requiring power are run by elec-
tricity There are evidences of growth, but
none of BOOM"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Interesting Meeting of the Bnai
Brith order in Continental
Hall.

The Bnai Birth lodge met last evening In
Continental hall and. with appropriate cere-
monies. installed officers for the ensuing
year. There were addresses by each OF
them on topics Of interest to the lodge mem
bers. The personnel of the official staff is
Benjamin Brodkey president; DIR. Bogep,
vice president Sol Frank, financial secre-
tary; Phil Gottenhelmer, recording secre-
tary; Max Morris, treasurer, and Martin
Taylor, Harry Zmman and II. Friedman,
trustees
Another feature OF the evenings enter
tainment was a musical and literary pro-
gram in which the following took part: The
Misses Slosberg and Lena Rosenbloom, and
Messrs. Harry Marks. J. Marks and Max
Morris, and Rabbi Werner. In conclusion
there was an address by Rabbi Simon. Sim
con Bloom was master of ceremonies.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
PRACTICAL NEW YEAR IDEAS.
Timely Thougtts by Rev. Martin,
First Christinn CHURCH.

At the First Christian church Sunday
morning the pastor. Rev. Sumner I. Mar
tin, delivered a New Years address. taking
for his text Philemon Iii, 1914 He sail, in
part:
Upon this first Lords day morning of the
new year | would call upon you to listen to
this text the words of man who counted
as nothing everything but the salvation of
the Lord. would request you to leave
behind you all things which would hinder
your progress toward the perfection of the
life of Christ. No higher aim than that can
be set before man. To do this some things
must be forgotten to as great an extent as
possible. Not that anything can be totally
forgotten. The evil angel of mans life will
constantly remind him of things which for
his better life he should forget but IL we
cannot forget them entirely we can at least
remember them In way which will not be
to our injury.
"While we are forgetting we should not
forget those things which will strengthen
us and help us upon our way We should
not forget those things which make our
thoughts go out in gratitude to God for His
many mercies. We must forget evil asso-
Citations, unworthy environment and the
pleasures of a life of sin To specify, l
would say that we should forget our fail
ures, but not forget them until after we
have learned the lesson they have to teach;
we should forget our past sorrows and our
griefs. Death must not be allowed to swal-
low life Though the nearest and dearest
may pass away, there yet remains the world
for your work-a world of sin and suffering
filled with the men for whom Christ died,
and these men need our aid. We must
measure ourselves by the worlds necessi-
ties. We must forget our previous achieve
ments and successes What you have done
and have been may be pleasant in the way
of reminiscence. What you do and what
you are must be the measure of present ex-
istence. Live today Yesterday Is past
and tomorrow may never come. The present
time is yours, and you owe 1t to God to let
no thought of past services interfere with
the work of today. You must forget your
past sins. Misery Is the present memory of
things past and happiness is made UP OF
smiling yeste terdays. There is misery enough
in the world. II you are in life of sin
repent confess to God; receive His forgive
ness and then forget. As religious organ
izatlon We should forget our past. What
matters 1t If a man is doctrinally sound in
every particular II his life be scandal
to the church? We must reach out, not be
satisfied with what we are, but resolved to
attain the perfection of Christ"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07

Rev. &. II. Allen, Jr., Points the Way to
% Hettcr Future.

Rev. G. b. Allen, jr., pastor of the First
Baptist church, preached Sunday morning
on 'The Hour, and the Duty of the Hour"
He passed in brief review the century
Just closed, noting some of the advantages
it had wrought to the human race, and
then said:
'In our land the foreign mission enter
prise was launched in 1910, and now mis-
sion stations grid the globe. There are
5000 stations, 10000 out-statioDs, 10000
missionaries, 61 900 native helpers and
about 100000 converts from heathenism.
The British and Foreign Bible society, or
ganized in 1904, has printed and distributed
139 900 900 copies of the scriptures. The
American Bible society, organized later
has sent out 81 900, 900 copies.
Scores of charitable institutions and so
cieties, inspired by the influence OF the
Christian religion, have sprung into ex-
istence during the nineteenth century Lon
don's charitable societies spend $1,000 900
annually and New York's $4,000, 900, and
the last years of the century show mar
yelous growth of interdenominational
comfy which will speedily end all merely
sectarian controversy and save a waste of
temper, time and money.
"But something other than blessings have
come to us from the past. The last years
OF the nineteenth century witnessed a
growing desecration of Gods holy day. A
very deluge Of goddess newspapers and
fimsy romances eat out the heart of rev.
erence for Gods commands
"a very painful fact, too. is wide
spread neglect OF faithful religious instruc-
tion and training in the home life. This
may in part account for the SLOW growth
which the church has attained during the
| last half dozen years, for whenever and
wherever there is a dearth of religious
life in the family there is correspond
ing lack OF spirituality in the life of the
church.
"But why dwell upon either the benefits
or the disadvantages which have come
down to us? A simple. practical question
concerns us: What is the duty confronting
the church the present hour?
| "First-To put new and stronger en-
phasis upon the great and fundamental
truths/of Gods word?
| "Second--There is need of a deepened
sense of personal responsibility for per-
sonal work for the salvation Of men from
sin. Comparatively few disciples have any
sense of personal obligation in this matter.
The average Christian has no higher con-
ception OF Christ's meaning in his saliva
tion than simply saving him from sin, and
initiating him into the rewards of heaven
1t never dawns upon him that Christ means
| to live in him, think in him and through
him reach down to save others from thS
awful hell into which their sins have
plunged them.
"There is a widespread expectancy In the
hearts OF people that God is coming II
power into the midst OF His people. Ma,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07

Mr.. r. Gray. who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, N. Y, says: Chamber
lain's Cough remedy is the best medicine
l have ever used. It is fine children S
remedy for Group and never fails to cure"
When given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
has developed. 1t will prevent the attack
This should be borne in mina and a bottle
Of the Cough remedy kept at hand ready
for instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear. For sale by all druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
For SgureD.S.

Returning to eastern colleges and schoolo
the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
railway offers an unequaled service Among
it's trains are the New York and Boston
special, leaving Chicago 1890 a. M; the
New England express 2 p. m; the twenty
six hour train to Boston, also the Lake
Shore limited, having through sleepers to
New York and Boston. also dining and IL
brary cars. Special sleeping cars will be
attached for the accommodation of parties.
F. M. Byron, G. w. A., Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
T.. J. kcIly.s snc-.d Nu,,c

The feature of the service at the First
Methodist church Sunday morning was the
presentation of the new choral communion
service by Thomas Kelly organist and
choirmaster. Mr.. Kelly is widely known
as musician, and as musical critic OF
The Bee has established reputation as
fearless and honest writer. Curiosity,
however, impelled many to attend the
service yesterday to hear him In the role
of a composer of high-cass ecclesiastic
music and that they were not disappointed
was proved by the comments of the con-
gregation as 1t passed out of the edifce
His choir, which probably has nc equal
In Omaha for quality of tone, phrasing
and style, seemed 70 feel the inspiration
of the occasion and it's singing was en-
tirely en- rapport with the sentiment of the
composer, who directed the music from
his place on the organ bench.
The choral communion service is a de-
parture from the beaten paths of the
Methodist church and Rev. Dr. Hirst, pas
tor Of the church. expressed himself as
highly pleased with the plan, as well as
the music.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
URGENT NECESSITY OF SALVATION.
Rev. Herring Touches Briefly on Cud-
nhN kidnnping Cnsc.

tNse.
Rev. Hubert G. Herring spoke of the
necessity OF the worlds salvation In his
Sunday morning sermon at the First Con-
gregational church. His text was He
brews VIII %: Wherefore he is able also
TO save them to the uttermost that come
unto God by Him. seeing He ever liveth
TO make intercession for them"
"Among the many things that impress
my mind in the opening OF this new ceu-
tury' he said. 'is that the time is most
opportune for survey of all fundamental
truths. The whole enlightened world ap-
preciates that Christ was the spotless char
acter; it is convinced that His was the
supreme example and that He was the
supreme teacher of morals. He was, we
readily admit, the greatest spiritual force
In the world. Yet these are all incidental
TO one great thing-the saving power OF
Jesus Christ
1.-THE world needs to be saved" declared
DIR. Herring and then he cited some OF
the examples OF the worlds civilization
which stand most In need OF the saving
power OF Jesus Christ. Among these he
mentioned tho drunkard. the gambler, the
harlot. the man or woman whose sphere
is confined to the narrow limits OF pleas
ure. In this connection he spoke of the
kidnaper.
Here is a man." he said, who has de
scended to the dastardy level OF hdnap-
ing In order to force the payment of q
reward. We are all indignant at the case
which has presented itself so vividly tc
us. but we are not as indignant as We
ought TO be. am exceedingly glad tha
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
EVERY MAN DEBTOR TO THE WORLD
Interesting Discourse on Public Duty
by Rev, ,Jenl.h.


Paul's words, 81 am debtor to the Greeks
and barbarians, both to the wise and un-
WISE were the theme of Rev.. Edward
Hart jerks sermon at the First Presby-
terian church yesterday morning.
This sentence Is the keynote OF Chris
tian life, and when all other notes harmon
ize with 1t there is strength and power and
usefulness. 1t admits the debt which man
owes to man." said the preacher. "All of
us are debtors and II We recognize our OBJ
legations We cannot remain inactive, but
must in q measure give the world what we
owe 1t.
men view life in different ways. There
are persons who maintain that the world
owes them a living. The robberies and
crimes with which the papers are filled tell
of the deeds OF men of this stripe. Every
day we pass men on the streets whose eyes
are not CLASSY. but whose souls are dead
men who are no better than brutes and are
distinguished from them only in their ap-
pearance
1T Is unfortunate that a person endowed
with reason and fitted for a life of useful
ness should prey on weaker persons after
the manner OF the animal kingdom In which
the strongest brute is master. 1t is pitiful
TO see men wrest prizes from their fellow
not intend that beings made in His own
image should despise each other and put
into practice the theory OF the survival of
the fittest.
christians have frequently said that no
opportunity has been afforded them to ray
their debts to mankind. 1t Is. indeed a
strange man who cannot find opportunities
to do good in this world. Every day there
are chances to be of benefit to persons who
need assistance of some sort. We should
all of us admit our debt to the world. as
Paul did and offer our lives to Gods serv-
ice. He received no more from mankind than
each of us has received. He read the poems
of tho Greeks and profted by the works of
great masters. We are enjoying the rich
heritage given to us by Shakespeare, Mil
ton. Dante and Bunyan, and should make
some effort to repay the world for the bless
ings which we enjoy"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
DIED.

QUIRES-Frank L., January 6. beloved
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. George G..
Squires, aged years months.
Funeral service at p. m Tuesday, jan
uary s, at residence, GIG South Thirty-sev-
enth street Interment private.
PRAY-Mrs. Lettie j., wife OF John Pray,
uary at II 40 p. M, aged % years.
Funeral from CASTELAR, Presby yterian
church, Sixteenth and CASTELAR,, Tuesday,
January 8, at 9 80 p. m. Interment I'm Pros
pect Hill cemetery. No flowers.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
CHANGE Of TIME
Via wabash Railroad.

Commencing Sunday, December S0th.
the CONTINENTAL LIMITED" will leave
Chicago at II 100 a. m. daily. NO EXCESS
FARE on this SOLID VESTIBULE TRAIN
through to DETROIT BUFFALO. NEW
YORK. BOSTON and ALL EASTERN
POINTS. For all information write Joseph
Teahon, travelling passenger agent. Omaha,
Nnh.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
LAST TO LEAVE
And First to Arrive.

The st. Louis CANNON BALL TRAIN, via
OMAHA e. ST. LOUIS WABASH, leaves
Omaha Union Station at Sis p. m. daily, ar
rives st. Louis, 700 a, M. All information
at city ticket office, 14l5 Farnam St, PaX-
ton Hotel bldg), or write Harry e. Moores,
c. T. G. T. A., Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07

]. A. Lambert of Rachel N. c., writes
II heartily endorse Foey's Kidney Cure.
It does what you claim it will do. and there
is nothing equal to it, and l thank you for
the good 1t has done me. Accept no sub
stitute. For sale by Myers Dillon Drug
Co., Omaha; Dlllon's drug store, South
Omaha,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07

that expectancy be realized, and 1t will be
when preachers all shall preach the old
truths. and the people shall live them, and
so fulfill in their lives and services the con-
ditions upon which the Holy Spirit can
work In great power"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07

Save doctors bills by giving Foleys
Honey and Tar to infants and children in
time to prevent pneumonia or Group, which
are fatal to so many thousands of babies.
For sale by Myers-Dllon Drug Co., Omaha;
Dillon's drug store, South Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07

Wanted-An insurance man OF good stand
ing and experience 10 act as general agent
for large eastern insurance company not
now represented in Nebraska. Address
+ 2, Bee office.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
Free HON en-.

II you desire full information in regard
to the Kiowa, Comanche. Apache, Wichita
and Caddo reservations in the Indian Ter
ritory, which are soon to be opened for
settlement, send so cents for book with
quarter. sectional illustrated map and full
description of the lands to
ID. p. BROWN,
1923 Farnam St..
Omaha, Neb
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
French Womnn KiIl. Kansas Roy.

CHEROKEE Kan, Jan. 6.--Henry Dyres
aged IL years, was shot and killed by Mrs
Sevose. a French woman, at Fleming, two
miles from here, today.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-07
MISSIONARY WORK AT HOME
Miss Thompson Makes Strong
Plea for the Southern
Negro.

At First Christian church Sunday after
noon Miss Lura V. Thompson of Illinois,
national organizer of the Christian Wo-
mans Board of Missions. addressed the
members of the society on the work of
the organization Miss Thompson comes
to Nebraska on invitation of the officers OF
the state board. In her address she called
attention to the efforts of the organiza-
tion to establish a chair of bible study
In every town having state educational
institution, especially at state university
seats. "This work" said the speaker,
has received the Endorsement OF every
minister who understands 1t, regardless of
sect, and is looked upon by many as the
solution of the question of the religious
training of the students in institutions
where the study Of religious questions Is
omitted from the curriculum.
Referring to the home missionary field
she said that 1t was hard to understand
why some persons would feel deep in
terest in the spread of the gospel In Africa,
China and India and be SO unmindful to
any effort to carry the news of salvation
to the negroes of the south. In speaking
of the south she referred to a community
in Mississippi. in which state she has been
working for several months. This COM
munity could not agree upon one of two
candidates for the vacant pulpit, so they
decided to hire both. one preaching the
first Sunday in the odd numbered months
and the other preaching the first Sunday
In those having even numbers.
Thank Offering of the Women.
1.-THE Christian Woman's Board OF Mis-
sions work" said the speaker, sis the
thankofferng of the women of the church
! find that 1t Is just as much missionary
work to stir up the sluggards in the church
as II is to cause a soul to seek salvation
for while the former is attached to the
temporal organization his lack of work
shows that his faith is dead, and so his
soul is lost. Jesus was the first missionary
and while talking to you here l feel that
am carrying out the work which He
would have performed were He here.
"In regard to the work of the board the
speaker said that all funds raised by the
women were divided equally between the
home and foreign missionary boards OF the
church for the propagation OF the faith in
all lands; that the members OF the society
believed that the race problem in the south
could only be settled through the avenue
If the church, as both whites and blacks
could be united upon no other plane"