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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
THREE BANKS ARE NOW ONE
Formal and Final Procedure of Con-
sOlidatiOn ia Gone Through
With.

The meetings of the stockholders and
directors OF the three banks to be merged
into the United states National OF Omaha
for the purpose of ratifying in due form
the consolidation agreement were held
Saturday afternoon. The meeting OF the
United States National bank corporation
simply went through the forms of increas-
ing the capital stock, charging the direc-
tory and electing the officers and directors,
who wert agreed upon for the personnel
Of the consolidated bank.
Stockholders OF the Union National bank
met at l o'clock with complete representa-
ton for all except thirty-fve OF the $500
shares. The resolution to go into Iiouida-
tion was adopted unanimously and q. w.
Wattles was appointed liquidating agent.
President Wattles explained the reasons
for the cessation Of the bank and gave the
terms OF the merger agreement so far as It
affected Union National stockholders.
Under these terms the United States Ma
tional is to acquire the accounts OF the
Union National, allowing $4,000 for its
business and assuming TO pay the entire
liabilities to stockholders and deposltors at
par, taking enough OF the assets additional
at their face :. cover the same. The stock
holders will present their certificates Mon
day for Endorsement by the llduidatinR
agent and receive an immediate dividend OF
100 per cent. 1t is expected that when the
bank is wound up and all the remaining
assets realized on a nnal dividend approxi-
mating Is per cent will accrue to the stock
| holders.
The meeting OF the Commercial National
bank stockholders also ratihed the merger
agreement without hitch. The absorption
OF the Commercial was brought about or
a different plan from that OF the Union
National the United States buying out.
right enough stock 20 swing H. the pur-
chase price said TO be around $50.
Al the meeting considerably more thar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Central Park Improvement club will
meet in its hall, Forty second and Saratoga
streets, Monday evening.
Justice George T. Voorhees, df Dundee
precinct leaves this evening on hfs summer
vacation. He will visit Bonesteel Yank-
ton and other points Of interest in the Da-
kotas His baggage contains two shot
guns and other guns, four bowie knives,
ammunition and fishing tackle too numer-
Gus to mention He has made a solemn
promise to tell nothing but the truth upon
his return.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23

two-thirds OF the 1900 shares Of stock were
represented, and a vote was passed to sell
to the United states National. w. w.
Morsman was appointed liquidating agent
The stockholders will present their certh-
Gates to him and receive the price agreed
on. 1t is understood that in addition to
this there will be a dividend of about 10
per cent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
SHELDON WILL OPEN SESSION
Republican Executive Committee Sc
Iects Cass County Man to he
Temporary Chairman.

The executive committee Of the repub-
lican state committee, which is charged
with the duty Of selecting a temporary
chairman for the state convention, has
decided on Hon. George l.. Sheldon, state
senator from Cass county. The selection
has been made by mail, letters from the
various members OF the committee being
forwarded to Chairman Burgess az Lin
coin, notifying him OF the choice. The
convention meets az Lincoln on September
IA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
BARTON sEwELL AT THE HEAD

Vice President of Smelling Company
Temporarily I'm Control.
Guy c. Barton, director and stakeholder
in the smelling trust, said
Since Mr.. Nash was stricken Mr.. Bar
ton sewell vice president of the COM
pany, has been directing its affairs. Mr..
Sewell will continue to do 50 until the
annual meeting OF the directors in Sep
TENDER. l do not care to discuss the prob
abilities as to who will succeed Mr.. Nash
as president"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
shock to the Community.

The news of Mr.. Nashs death Vas
topic Of conversation in Omaha Saturday.
While his death was not altogether unex-
pected, when it did come in was no less
shock TO the community as we'll as to many
living in different parts of the country,
Mr.. Nash having close acquaintance in
most OF the large cities OF the country.
Many inquiries and callers have been re-
ceived at the Nash residence during the
the last two months, the patients condi-
ton and progress being subject OF keen
interest everywhere Mr. Nash's fundamen-
tai strength and remarkable vitality have
been frequently remarked on, which char
aeteristics many believed might carry him
through,
Mr.. Nash WIS a COMMUNICATE of the
Catholic church and a member OF St. Ce-
celia's church, III North Fortieth street.
owing to the size OF 81. Cocelia's church
high mass will be celebrated at ST..
Johns Collegiate church, Twenty-tifth and
California streets, Monday at 10 a. m, Rev.
d. p. Harrington probably officiating. The
interment will be private. Friends are
especially requested not to send flowers,
Following is list Of the honorary and
! active pallbearers;
4onorary-Dr. s. d. Mercer Charles Bal
! bach. DIT. George L. Miller w. A. Smith,
| Guy c. Barton. w. r. Kelly, Dr. Victor
Coffman, L. II. corty. Z. NJ Morsman,
| George A, Hoagland, John A. Creighton,
| W. A. Paxton.
Actlve-W. 7, Page, w. F. Cox w. H.
/ Roenig, J. I. Woodland. Victor Caldwell
Myron L. Learned. @. w. Megeath, J. A.
Munroe.
ushers at the Church-Robert w. Pat
rick, Win Coad. J. r. Baird, Thomas
creigh, IT,, Lee Mcshane and Frank Keogh.
Mr.. Nash was not Identified with any
recret societies or lodges, although club
nan TO a limited extent. He divided his
time and energy between his many bust
ness interests and his home.
+. A. Nash. general western, agent OF
the MilwssIkee. has spent most the last
Jew weeks at tho bedside Of his ofother.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
Omaha View Improvers.

The Omaha View Improvement club held
q big meeting Friday night. Several new
u on In earnest. A resolution was adopted
70 make an EFFORT to open Thirtieth street
from Erskine TO BuTdetts streets. Maple
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
,Lnhor Day Picnic.

Omaha Typographical union No. 100 will
have charge OF the Labor day observation
In Omaha this year and is arranging for a
picnic to be held Mt CORTLAND Beach. Com
mittees are now at work and plans are be-
ing prepared for a great demonstration and
a pleasant afternoon at the beach
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
Tenth Wnrd RennhIIcnnn.

The Tenth Ward Republican club will
tenth and Poppleton Tuesday evening
next. Business Of special importance is on
the tapis and a large attendance is re-
ouested
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
RornI Achntes Picnic.

The fifth anniversary of the order Of
Royal Achates was celebrated vest rday by
a picnic given at Missouri Valley, \ sBe-
cal train was run to the grounds, about
South Omaha attending. The train left
over the Northwestern at $3.50. returning to
Omaha at . D. m. A special feature of the
days program was the competitive drill
by Success lodge No, 10 of South Omaha
and lodge No. l Of Omaha. The South
Omaha lodge won the prize, which was a
handsome drill sword donated by the SUI
preme lodge. Races, dancing and other
amusements was carried on. The Royal
Achates band furnished the music for the
occasion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23

from Twenty eighth TO Thlrty-hrst streets
and Miami from Twenty-fourth to Twenty
eighth streets. Messrs A. N. Yost Frank
Fobes and George Sancha were appointed
a committee to look after the matter be-
fore the proper city authorities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
MALARIA
UNDERMINES THE HEALTH

When the germs of malaria enter tn,
blood the entire health is affected, and 4
the blood is not purified of these germ
and microbes, Chronic Sores aud Uicers
Liver Splotches, Chills and Fever, Boils
Aches and Pains, and a great variety q
troubles manifest themselves, and soo1
the entire system is undermined, leaving
the sufferer prey to a most miserable
weak and nervous condition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
GOES FROM OBsouRrTr To FAME

Career of n Man who Made His
own Way.
Edward w Nash was born in 1886 at
Akron o. He was educated In the public
schools. and AZ an early age went 10 Can
ada, where his father was engaged in
sold mining About the close Of the civil
war he went 10 New Orleans and Galveston
and worked for a time as bookkeeper for
a frm OF cotton brokers IN the latter city.
He went back 10 Canada. and tried min
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23

Mr.. Nash came to Omaha from New York
City a few weeks before he was taken
sick to enjoy a season of rest. The death
of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Cartan, and
son, Fred Nash, 3D., together with the great
business responsibilities on him, were be-
ginning to tell on his health.
During the two months of Mr.. Nash's
sickness he had been conscious most of the
time, particularly up to two weeks ago.
Up to last Monday he was able to recog-
nize his devoted wife. Mrs Nash has been
at the side of her husband faithfully.
Members of the bereaved family say she
has been the prop and mainstay of the
household during the trying ordeal. Never
once has she given up hope and not until
the eyelids of her husband were closed in
death Saturday morning would she
acknowledge the inevitable was near
Many kilograms were sent from the Nash
residence Saturday morning to close friends
| and associates all over the United States
and TO Canada, Mexico and Chilli. Besides,
the officials of the local offices of the Union
Pacific and Milwaukee roads are sending
| messages over their lines. telegram at
once was sent to Daniel Guggenhein, chair
| man of the executive committee OF the
American Smelling and Refining company
Ex-Governor j. B. Grant OF Denver, an old
associate of Mr. NASH all OF the executive
| officers OF the American Smelling and Re-
| filming company; Edward Cudahy, now al
Mackinaw island; Mrs. A. r. Graves,
mother of Bishop Graves OF kearney and
step-mother Of E. w. Nash, and many
others. Mr.. George Myers of Dubuque,
son-in-law, is expected in the city at once.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23

N c n [ s. Unlike
most blood mcd-
icines S. s. S. is
purely vegeta-
bic. II does not
contain a par
ticle Of mineral
Of any kind to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23

disagreeably affect the stomach. digeS.
ton and bowels, but by cleansing and
strengthening the blood, puts every part
OF the body in healthy condition. Book
on the blood and any medical advice de-
sired without charge.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co., Atlanta. Ga.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
EDWARD ". NASH Is DEAD
Omahs'S Distinguished Citizen suocumbs
After Noble Fight for Life
SUMMONS CONES At FOUR IN MORNING
Stricken with Paralysis Two Months
Ago, MIR. Nash Surprises All by
Remarkable vitality Dis
played Against Death.

Edward W. Nash. president Of the Amer
lean Smelling and Refining company, one
OF the most prominent citizens Of Nebraska
ana the west and an important factor In
national commercial centers, died at 4;l0
saturday morning at the Nash residence,
S5B Burt street. after an illness of two
months, during which time he made a gall
liant fight against the malady with which
he was stricken on the evening OF May p
while at n dinner party given at the home
Of Herman Kountze. Forest Hill.
While the various physicians, both Of
Omaha and Chicago. who were called in
attendance on the distinguished patient.
offered little hope OF ultimate recovery dur
ing any time OF the illness. Mr.. Nash pos
sessing a wonderful vitality, appeared 20
rally at times, and thus inspired the hopes
OF relatives and friends. The real collapse
OF the patient began Saturday morning,
from which time until death dissolution
was in progress. Death came while
the patient was in a calm and peaceful
condition for an hour.
All Of the immediate relatives Of the fam
lily we're present when the final summons
came. DR.. Victor II. Conman had called a
few hours before, as much as an old friend
Of the family as a physician and to be at
! hand for any emergency. Soon after he left
the final change came over the patient
Those Mt the Deathbed,
Those who gathered around the bedside
at the last hour Of life were Mrs. Nash.
the wife; r. A. Nash, brother; Mrs. L. +,
/ Crofoot, Mrs. George Myers and Misses
| Esther and Frances Nash. daughters
| Louis Charles Nash, son; L. f. Crofoot and
Harry Cartan. Mrs. Myers, whose home il
! in Dubuque, has been here on and OF
during the illness Of her father Mr. Cartar
returned from California last THURSDAY
| evening Mrs J. I. Woodward, sister OF
| Mrs. Nash, and her husband also were al
the deathbed.
Mr.. Nash was stricken with paralysi,
Monday evening, May p. The stroke wa.
the result OF cerebral hemorrhage. From
the very first his condition was
considered grave. Drs. drummer, Al
lison and Bridges of this city
were first called and they at once pro
nounced the case serious one. DR.. Hugh
Patrick Of Chicago was summoned and h
arrived on a special train the evening afte
Mr.. Nash was stricken DR.. Patrick Of
fered little hope of recovery, the aflictior
being Q usually fncurable one. Dr. Patricl
made several trips to the Nash home will
the hope that constant attendance Nigh
restore the patient. DR.. Frank Billing
OF Chicago, a celebrated specialist ais
was called, but he, too, could offer Blu
little hope for Mr.. Nash The best tina
the medical profession could do was to as
sist the patient in his fight for life an,
delay the final hour. One and all say tn
patient held up with remarkable bravery
his great vitality standing him in goo,
stead during his last illness
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-23
eI3 w. Market 81. I.ouisvilla !

GO W. AhfAel St.5 Gou1BV1lle, Ky.
For several years suffered with Chill,
ana Fever caused by Malaria in nv
Bysteml and each summer Tor several
years would have a relapse. Finaiiv
my physician prescribed s. s.. s. I took
o Few bottles; this was about siS
years ago. 1t entirely cured me, and
1 have never boon troubled since I am
sure no other medicine could have given
me 50 complete and immediate relief
cpd cannot speak too highly OF s. s.. IS,
NY partner in business Is now takina
.. .. .. Tor an eruption OF the skin, aud
aEeneral rundown condition OF tho sva.
ten, and although he has taken but one
bottle, already commences to feel better.
1. SHAPOFF.
8. 8. S. eounteracts and drives all the
poison from the blood and builds up the
system by its fine purifying quail
tiles and tonic effects. II Strengthens
every part, increases the appetite, helps
the stomach and digestion, and by sun
plying the body with rich, pure blood.
cures Malaria and all its disagreeable all.
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understand, She wants to know me better. There
is only way to do this, sir, and that is-ah here
she comes now! :,
Bronson and Patterson both rose as Miss Margaret
came forward.
"Am 1 later" she inquired.
''Too late for golf,' said Patterson. "But never
mind We go to the beach" He raised his
hat to Bronson. with your permission, sir"
Certainly sir I see the New-York papers are
just coming in
They strolled down on the sand and sat just far
enough away from the bathers to hear each others
voices. 70.
"Tve been talking with your father, Miss Mar
garrett
~ knew you had I saw it in his face I"
az told him that I loved you"
"And what did he say?'
'He said it question for you to decide
That's just like papa He trusts me so'' F.s
at makes you feel the responsibility does it
not?"
eyes"
is that why you have not been willing to give
your answer?"
Possibly. 1 might disappoint myself you
know; but I couldn't afford to disappoint papa"
You didn't tell me that before, Miss Margaret"
81 couldn't. l was afraid you would not under
stand. You might have thought me-"
TOO practical?"
well, yes"
''That only makes me love you all the more
suppose great many girls take things too much
for granted. They meet and fall in love
and marry him, knowing absolutely nothing about
him.
Il suppose so"
''You don't care for money, do you, Miss Mar
garrett
~ have never thought about it,
"But naturally you wouldn't marry who
couldn't support you"
Probably not
81 think I understand what you mean. The
mans manner of making money would count a
great deal, would it not? You wouldn't care to
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know whether, by asking your daughter to marry
could hope to do as we'll by her you doing
"And what did you find out?"
ooh, | merely sent to town. made a few inquiries
about you, found that you comfortably off and
a man of honor and repute, and it then seemed to
me that had a perfect right to go in and win-if
could"
Don't you think that was taking an unfair adj
vantage of me-of us?"
Not necessarily, sir. You see, already had
looked myself up"
'Um. And you believed you filled the bill?
You haven't very small opinion of yourself have
you? Suppose we didn't happen to agree with you?"
II know, Mr.. Bronson that all this must look to
you as if I was conceited prig, and I'm sorry
truly sorry because never come up to what hope
to be. Yet I have never done anything that am
ashamed of. I've done my best to make success
of myself. And suppose have acquired certain
amount of confidence"
Suppose that Margaret and I-or let us say
Margaret herself should decide that you were not
the right sort of young man-that you wouldn't
fill the bil1-what then?'
Patterson's ewes gistened II don't think I
should give her up sir. l suppose it's my
nature to fight. And if it's a losing game I'll fight
all the harder"
do you think you are worthy of my daughter?"
mo- sir. I've never met any man who was
Bronson lighted another cigar. Then he motioned
Patterson to sit down. Together they rocked once
more, looking the distant sand-dunes with the
of the in their ears.
''My bow" said Bronson, "now I'll tell you my
side When you arrived at this hotel ten days ago,
and began to play golf and tennis and sit on the
beach and make love to my little girl, I watched
you at first out of the corner of my eye with
siderable interest, but concern whatever. Boys
will be boys, and girls will be girls was young
myself once. Besides, my experience is that when
you have to watch girl too hard she'll fool you
anyway. That's the way I've brought up Mar
garet-to take care of herself. Her mother died
when she only fifteen which was-wel, it was
more or less of tragedy for both of us. knew of
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marry quack doctor, if he making
million year."
Hardly"
Miss Margaret, want you to know about me-
I want you to judge for yourself. It's an important
thing to marry the right man. It's important for
the also. l want to make a of my life
1t was right of you to wonder how man could play
golf and tennis and swim and yet amount to any
thing else. And you shall know. Tomorrow my
vacation is over. | go back to town. | want you
to visit me at my office. Will you do it?"
She looked at him 'At your Officer"
Certainly In no other way can you judge of
me SO well"
But"
= "Your father tells you have kept his
counts. You present yourself a young
woman who has business engagement with me:
you thus will be able to observe and judge
whether l the sort of that your father
would approve of your husband. Will you
Gomez"
The girl at his side looked out over the distant
stretch of water. at is rather startling" she
replied. "And yet why notf I'll think it over
One week later at precisely nine o'clock in the
morning Patterson entered his office. On the
door in small black letters was the word MAN
ager."
He touched bell, and girl of twenty-five APP
peared.
Miss Rose, I am expecting young this
morning. WISH 10 lhdke hei acquainted Will
office work, with possible view to a permanent
position. When she comes show her in.
Every well. sir.
The firm of which Patterson the manager
occupied the entire building Pattersons office
was on the fifth floor A hundred clerks and book
keepers arranged in serred rows of desks with huge
books beside them, all under his eye.
Miss Rose entered. "The young lady is here, sir.
''Show her in. Also bring in the mail"
There was the rustic of skirt, the door opened
and Miss Margaret Bronson entered
Patterson held out his hand cordially. miss
Margaret, good-morning. You are
prompt" He bent over her hand.
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Margaret, good-morning. You are
prompt" He bent over her hand.
at isn't business" he said, Just
now, butt love you'll
Miss Rose entered with an armful
of mail which she deposited on
Patterson's desk.
Miss Bronson, this is Miss Rose,
Miss Bronson will remain here long
enough to get an idea of the business.
veherany information she asks for"
The telephone bell at Patterson's
desk rang He answered it. Hello,
Mr.. Peters! How do you do, sir.
Yes, sir, seventy thousand is our
lowest figure. Very well, sir, you
may see the head of the firm about
it, but it will do you no good.
What's that? Yes, my price. Think
it over. Drop in. No, that's final.
Good-by."
He turned to Miss Rose. make
memorandum that Mr.. Peters wished
a reduction of ten thousand dollars,
which 1 refused, and put it on Mr..
Leighton's desk
"Mr. Leighton" he explained,
lis the head of the firm
He rose and showed Miss Bron-
son to the door of his office, where
they could look out over the floor.
'In a large manufacturing con-
Germ like ours" he said, where
goods are being shipped all over
the world, system is everything.
Here for instance is an adding
machine that saves us incalculable
labor. Then every bookkeeper has
a telephone at his desk by which
he can communicate with every
department. Now if you will excuse
me while l look over the mail | will
ask Miss Rose to show you around. "
Miss Rose was polite and COM
municative. "You couldn't have a
nicer man to work for than Mr..
Patterson" she said 1" don't know
what he intends you to dol believe
he said something about bookkeep-
ing or accounts.
'What is his position here?"
"Oh, he is the manager He has
Continued on page I9)
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course that some day some young
chap would come along and carry her
off, and when that time came
wanted Margaret to be able to de-
eide the question for herself. And so
began by trusting her. and it wasn't
very long before, knowing that | was
trusting her, she felt the response
bility. The result was that l have
never had the slightest doubt but
that, when the inevitable moment
did come, she would be able to make
a wise choice. Not only this, but
I've brought her up to be more or less
of business woman. She has been
my private secretary; I've taught
her to manage accounts. All of
which has made her judgment worth
while. Wouldn't think it, would
your"
mo, sir. never suspected that
in her"
We'll, it's true. It's the Arneri-
can way. It's the right way too.
And now want to tell you that she
didn't speak to me first about this
matter. saw yesterday that some
thing was troubling her. suspected
that it might be you, for l know
Margaret pretty well, and saw that
she was more than usually interested
in you. So spoke to her about it.
Did she tell you that had asked
her to marry me!"
Yes"
"And that she had"
"She said to me, young man, what
| have just said to you. She said:
How can a man who plays golf so
well, swirns so we'll, and does other
things so well, have had any time to
do anything else?' The idea was
original with her. She wanted to
know. Being an American girl, she
asked purely American question.
And so l called you over this morn
ing to find out
Patterson smiled. "You are both
perfectly right" he said. q asked
Miss Margaret to marry me, and she
said it was entirely out of the ques-
ton; and when | persisted she told
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