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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
BISHOP WILLIAMS AT ST PHILIPS
Confirmation of Glass Part of the
Enafrr Service There.

Confirmation of Glass Part of the
Easter Service There.
Bishop Williams conducted the conirma-
ton services Of ten young people at the
church Of St. Philip the Deacon last night.
the ceremonies being Joined with an APP
propriate observance Of Easter. Faster
lilies and cut flowers were on the altar
and the impressive service Of the Episcopal
church was carried out. At the close Of
the confirmation service Bishop Williams
preached to the class on the foundations Of
religious life. In part, he said:
''The foundations Of our religious life
must not be neglected. The house must
not be built UP in the air without a founda-
ton, for that would be a balloon, waited
and blown about by every wind One n
these balloons has just lately been pricked
and one OF the greatest religious fakirs Of
modern times has been exposed. know
him to be fakir. because lived near him
as a neighbor for long time There is a
vast difference between religion based on
the firm foundation of doctrine and a
modern religion based on human ignorance.
There are certain principles we must use
as the scientist uses certain principles
when he goes out into the unknown and
upon which he bases his conjectures These
are repentance and faith. baptism and lay
ing on OF hands. resurrection and judgment.
They are grsdations in our progress toward
God.
THE church has been accused OF look
ing too much toward the other world and
neglecting the things of this world But
the pendulum is apt to swing the other
way. We can do little good I'm this world
unless we keep our aspirations on the
other world. We are today confronted by
conditions that threaten supernatural rev
ligion. Our parochisl affairs are out Of
proportion to our personal piety We are
so busy administering the affairs of the
church we have no time to say our
prayers. We say money, a better church
organization and crurch administration
are what the church needs. While l do
not underestimate the value Of these we
might have all of them and the kingdom
Of God would not be extended one inch.
Our first need Is repentance, faith, bap-
tiauo no rer1iaaton ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
EASTER BRIGHT AND JOYOUS
Day 50 Pull Of Hope for Christians Happy
One in Omaha.
NATURE SMILES WHILE PEOPLE WORSHIP
Clouds DispeIIed from sky AZ Gloom
of Death f. Lost in Christs
Triumph over the
Grave.

Undaunted by the bleak promises Of sat
urday Easter dawned fair and serene with
a pleasant temperature and cloudless
sky The strong north wind Of the day
before had fallen away to a gentle breeze
and the tender green Of grass and early
fora were greeted by a day that seemed
in keeping with the season.
It was an Easter in which the mystic
theme of life might be aroused to a thous-
and imaginings. on every hand was the
physical manifestation Of new birth, Ma
ture could not have been more symbolical
OF the gospel Of Immortality and hope
Christ is risen rang the bells in hundred
spires; Eternal life 20 you and me- sang
hundreds of thousands OF hearts. Catholic
and Protestant worshipped the Christ, risen,
triumphant over death aud the grave, in
whom is life everlasting.
Easter gowns and Easter bonnets could
be worn without fear of harm from wind
and rain and with fair comfort. Spring
suits were Earb sufficient to ward of the
slight chill.
Omaha's Easter this year was gala in
every sense. with boundless material pros
perity, the presence of huge business
houses and tiny cottages under construc-
ton on every street. with no event Of
generally calaInitous nature to sadden the
public. the festival air was not strange
70 account for.
Spiritually the promises OF everlasting
life, In nature the return of spring and re-
vlvihed trees and grass and flowers. ma
terially the beginning Of the open season
and the expansion of the city's marts and
dwellings, intellectually affordlng contem-
plation Of many things good for the soul
and body and food for thankfulness.
nj
used in a profusion. All the churches had
exceptionally beautiful and elaborate serv-
ices attended TO the full seating capacity.
There were evidences of comfort and
plenty and city clean and inviting after
copious rains and invigorating breezes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
CHARACTER OF AUTHORS PROOF
Purity of writers Aceredits story OF
Resurrection.

EuElNN OF WElNeEa AeEEe0ANA Story OF
Resurrection.
THE Credibflity Of the Resurrection" was
the theme Of Rev. f. Combie Smith at the
First Methodist Episcopal church Easter
morning. A large congregation attended
the service. which was both impressive and
beautiful. The choir rendered the anthems
Sing with All the Sons of Glory" end
Christ Our Passover Mrs. Ellis sang
"Hosanna."
DR.. Smith, In his sermon. told the story
OF the resurrection OF Christ and explained
why the crsdibility Of the same should not
be questioned.
Il would base the credbility OF the resur-
rection on the truthfulness Of the new
testament scriptures and the character OF
Jesus Christ. ! am convinced from the
simplicity and purity Of those old writer's
that Jesus rose from the dead, and l am
further convinced when / look into the
characters of the writer's themselves. The
stories told are so plain and unsophisticated
there is nothing strained or artificial about
the language. There is a power in that
scripture that just goes home and convinces
man of It's beauty and truthfuness.
1T is well to go over again the story Of
the resurrection that our faith may be
strengthened, our love and devotion re-
kndled and our hope renewed. It is but
step from disbelief in the resurrection 20
disbelief OF all the supernatural in religion
And then man is left without God, to
battle alone with destiny and is without
hope in the world. The declaration of the
women at the tomb was a prophecy OF the
souls independence and Of the resurrection
of man"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
DrErz MEMORIAL is DEDICATED
New church set Apart on Anniversary
of New Life.

Dietz Memorial Methodist church at
Tenth and Pierce streets was dedicated
Sunday, Immediately after the regular
morning service. Rev William Gorst, d.
D., presiding elder OF the conference,
oficiated, assisted by Rev. D. w. Nc
Gregor pastor Of the church. Rev. John
Daley and Dr. Johns Of Milwaukee
At the regular service Or. Gorst preached
an Easter sermon, dwelling on the mean
ing Of the resurrection and the power OF
the gospel, and calling attention to the
significance Of the fact that the new edi-
flee was to be dedicated to the service OF
God on the anniversary of the day on which
Christ arose from the dead. The new
church would do a great work. he said,
and by bringing it's boys and girls to man
hood and womanhood in the love Of Christ.
would finally touch with it's evangelistlc
influence every continent OF the world and
every island OF the sea.
At the close Of the sermon DR.. Gorst
made the announcement that at the meet
ing OF the board Of trustees of the church
last Friday evening. Gould Dietz, who had
given 5000 for the new building had been
elected a trustee, and the name of the
church had been changed from South Tenth
Street Methodist to Dietz Memorial Meth
odist church He said the church was
about to be dedicated in honor of Mr..
Dietz's father. who was one OF the most
active workers I'm the early history of Meth
odism in Omaha.
The trustees then took their place in
front OF the altar, Mr.. Dietz and his mother
with them. Or. Gorst read a passage Of
scripture, beginning, 81 was glad when
they said unto me, let us go into the house
of the Lord DR.. McGregor read the ded-
lcatory service and prayer was offered by
all four Of the ministers
At the close Of the service Margaret
Louise, the little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Whipperman, was baptized by DR.
McGregor She was the first person bap-
tiled in the new church. Several older
people were baptized in the evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
LAST DAY FOR Y.W.CA. FUND
Midnight Closes Period for Collection Of
Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand,
SUPREME EFFORT REQUIRED TO WIN
Women with Their Friends Arc Not
Despaired In Their Hope OF
Accomplishing BiE Task
They Undertook.

Monday will he the last day for receiving
subscriptions to the Young woman's Chris
tian association building fund. II is ear
nestly desired that all who have not vet
subscribed and desire to DO so will take
their contributions direct TO the headuuar-
ters, without waiting for the collectors. A
large sum is anticipated as result Of
Mrs. Harfords appeal to the women ot
Omaha 70 make an Easter offering OF 81 to
the fund.
a meeting will be held Monday evening
at the Young Woman's Christian assocla-
ton rooms at O'Clock. nt which number
Of the ministers Of the city will be present.
The rooms in the Paxton building will re-
main open until 10 o'clock and at the Board
Of Trade building until u o'clock Monday
night for the reception of subscriptions.
The appeal is made that a grand final
effort be exerted to raise the remainder Of
the fund and the committee OF women and
men are urged to be at work early and
work late. Many large subscriptions are
expected during the day.
Base Ball Game for Beneht.
Saturday evening Miss Dunn and Miss
Baker arranged with Manager Rourke Of
the Omaha base ball club for a benefit
game to be played Saturday, April q, be-
tween the Omaha league team and the
Originals. The building fund will get half
of all the money taken in at the gate and
all of the money for whatever tickets are
sold by association members. Miss Baker
and her team propose to get busy right
away and sell enough tickets for this game
to fill all the seats on the ground. They
will not put any limit on the number of
tickets any one purchaser can buy, but
suggest that each man or woman who likes
a good base ball game buy enough. A good
game is certain, for the annual clash be
tween the Rourke family and the hardware
men is always a fierce one, and the Origi-
nails are anxious to win this one. Just bear
in mind the date and get ready for the
game.
A gospel meeting was held at the rooms
of the Young Woman's Christian assoca-
ton at 4:30 Sunday afternoon. Miss Mary
F. Dunn of Chicago national secretary
of the association, was present and de-
livered the principal address. The subject
of her talk was from the hymn. Jesus /
Come" She would explain each verse as
1t was sung. She spoke also upon beauti-
full morning prayer composed by Miss Ruth
Paxson, a former national worker. Mr..
A. c. Stewart sang two numbers during the
meeting. The meeting was largely attended
and full OF interest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
PRETTY MUSIC AIDS THE SERMON
vesper Services at st. MRry's Avenus
CONGREGATIONAL Impressive.

Veaper Services at 81. MHry's Avenus
congregational Impressive,
The Easter vesper services at st. Marys
Avenue Congregational church Sunday af-
ternoon were beautiful and impressive. The
altar was profusely adorned with palms
and Easter lilies. The church was crowded
to it's utmost capacity. The theme of the
service was THE Triumph OF the Cross, "
divided into three parts. embracing the
entire Passion Week beginning with Palm
Sunday and then sub-divided into the
Triumph OF Righteous Indignation. the
Triumph of Reason and Rebuke. the Doom
from Mount Olivet, the Day OF Quiet, the
Triumph of Obedience, the Apparent Fail
ure, The Betrayal, The Judgment Hall,
The Crucihxion. The Dark Before the
Dawn, The Birth OF Hope, the Triumph of
Faith, The Resurrection and the Worlds
New JOY. This was the seventeenth Eas-
ter service given in Omaha under Mr..
Thomas Kelley's direction as choirmaster
and leader.
The sermon by Rev. Lucius o. Baird was
brief and from the text John xx:29. He
compared the last utterances Of Ingersoll
the agnostic. and Tennyson, the Christian
poet. and asked which would the world
most prefer, Ingersolrs I'VE do not know,
but hope and wait" or Tennyson's When
crossing the bar, hope to see my pilot
fact to face" DIR. Baird said:
1T has been asked why was not Chris
tianlty a dead issue with the death OF
Christ? 1t Is because Christ rose from the
dead and the resurrection is an established
fact And Christianity shall endure as
long as man shall endure"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
CROOK TRIES TO BRTBE GRIER
Clever Shoplifter Offers Money and
Diamonds TO Police for
LiBerty.

Edward c., Foley believed by the police
to be one of gang of the smoothest
shoplifters and grafters which has drifted
this way for a long time, was arrested
Saturday evening at Sixteenth and Harvey
streets by Detectives Maloney and Drummy.
Foley was charged at the city Jail with
being a suspicious character pending spe-
cific complaints which will be filed against
him in police court. Foley's companions,
a man and two women. have not yet been
apprehended, neither has his room been
located by the detectives. The prisoner
will not tell where his room is, but made
several confessions and offers to straighten
out matters on a cash basis. His overtures
were refused by the authorities.
For several days the police have received
reports OF articles stolen from the large
department stores. particularly the Boston
store. Saturday afternoon Special Officer
Grier suspected Foley and his companions
and notified the police station. Detectives
Maloney and Drummy we're placed on the
case at $50 and at 6 o'clock espied Foley
and another man at Sixteenth and Harvey
streets. Foley was placed in custody, but
his pal escaped in the large crowd of shop
pers and pedestrians along the walk.
Foley confessed to having stolen several
Ndludblt CURTAINS Tue bOslOu store
and offered to turn the stun up if not pros
ecuted. 1t also was reported he offered
Special Ohicer Grier a 500 diamond pin and
to pay for all stun stolen by himself and
companions II released, but GrieT refused
to consider any such proposition.
Descriptions OF Foley and his pal corre-
spond with those of two men who worked
the large stores at Council Bluffs three
weeks ago. In the report received from
Council Bluffs police it was said one OF
the men had Montreal tag on his suit
case F'oley's suit case bears such a tag
Detective Callahan was over from Council
BLUFFS yesterday afternoon and took a
good description Of Foley, who is being
Thoroughly investigated by both the Omaha
and Council BLUFFS police. The prisoner is
said to be new one in these parts. He
is 30 years OF age, we'll dressed and ap-
parently OF the more intelligent order OF
thieves.
In a conversation with Detective Maloney
Foley said he followed large circuses for
six years a pickpocket and CRATER,
Foley gave his address as st. Paul, MINI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
FOuNT OF SOULS HOPE OF FUTURE
On Resurrection Rests All Promise of
Eternal Life.

On Resurrection Rests All Promise of
Eternal Life.
The Easter celebration at Trinity cathe-
dral began at o'clock Sunday morning
with holy communion. sermon and musical
program. At 10 O'Clock there was a second
communion and service, at which Dean
Beecher preached on THE Resurrection
and the choir OF seventy-fve voices rem
dered an excellent program, in the course OF
which Mrs. Ben Stanley sang a solo,
Angels Roll the Rock Away" Dean
Beecher said In. part:
I'm the truth OF the resurrection rests all
our hopes and all our ambitions for the
souls future. II tells us the souls goal
is not the grave. but that Il will live
through the broad expsnse OF endless fu-
ture beyond. Heaven is brought TO life BY
the divine inward consciousness OF the soul's
Immortality.
This is meant by the power OF the resur-
rection; that He who was all-powerfII
endured the fortunes and taunts OF men
without eNerting His power, then came out
triumphant over death, before which all
men stand in fear and trembling His sub
mission was to give TO us the glorious
blessing Of immortality. He was a man
OF our flesh, and for US He endured all
bitter trials and gave His life-aI this that
that We might be able 10 carry with us
the blessed assurance OF the life beyond
the grave. He not only carried us in the
flesh to His resting place in the grave. but
from the tomb He carried us up to realms
OF eternal glory"
The Sunday school held exercises i'm the
afternoon, and in the evening there was
another Easter sermon and musical pro-
gram.
The annual meeting Of the church will be
held tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
CHRIST. THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Rev. II. c. Herring breaches Light
and Life.

and Life.
Light and Life" was the theme of the
Easter morning discourse of Rev. H. c.
Herring at the First Congregp tional
church. The church was beautifully deco
rated with Easter lilies and palms, the
choir being partially hidden back of a
bank of flowers Music was one of the
features OF the service and the splendid
choir under the direction OF Ira b. Pennu-
man seemed to rise to the occasion. Miss
Foley sang Handels IT Know My Re-
deemer Liveth" in a clear. full tone and
Mr.. McCreary sang the tenor solo in Bucks
las it Began to Dawn"
I'm him was life and life was the light
of men," began Rev. Mr.. Herring Life is
correspondence. Life is thing Of degrees
and so II is that some living things have
more life than others and some men are
more alive than others. Because of this
correspondence men are wider and greater
Correspondence of the soul of man Is the
thing we see in the life Of Christ, a life
of such interest 1t can only be described
by one word. eternal. We live knowing
little OF the life beyond. The light of
Jesus Christ is revealed to all upon whom
It's influence falls"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MEET
Lodges from Four Counties Hold Dis
trict Session at Patterson
Block Tuesday.

The district meeting OF the Knights of
Pythias Of the district comprising the
Pythian lodges OF Washington, Douglas,
Sarpy and Cass counties will be held at
Patterson hall. Seventeenth and Farnam
streets, Tuesday. The gathering will be
presided over by Grand Chancellor George
c. Magney. Past Grand Chancellor F. j.
Kelley and Grand Keeper of Records and
Seal viii H. Love Of Lincoln also will be
present. Representatives from all the
lodges in the district will take part in the
proceedings. The meeting is held under the
auspices OF Triune lodge. A banquet will
be rendered 10 visiting delegations by
Triune lodge Tuesday evening at the hall
The meeting is simply a business gathering
for the advancement OF the interests of
Pythianlsm. No election OF officers will
be held at this meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
RESURRECTION THE GREAT FACT
ChrIst's victory over Death Corner
stone of Worlds salvation.


stone of Worlds salvation.
The First Christian church was COM
pletely filled Sunday morning and the ser
vices were OF an uncommonly impressive
character Lilies and palms we're used in
abundance and an extra large choir sang
a special program Of music. Rev 5. d.
butcher devoted much OF his sermon to
a demonstration of the historical truth OF
Christ's rising from the tomb. He said
the highest authorities on evidence de-
clared the event was one OF the hest proven
in history. He said:
The importance OF the resurrection OF
Jesus Christ cannot be exaggerated. Jesus
was perfectly willing TO rest all his claims
upon His resurrection. II we undertake
to say the Christ was not raised from the
dead the whole argument Of His life Is
untrue. All rests upon that It IL the
central and great fact OF His life
"If this Is not true then a falsehood has
revolutionzed the world as no truth has
done, Without the resurrection Of the Son
OF God-the bridge over the river OF death
the human race is perishing. is lost and
is In decay. But our faith reaches over
the tomb and Christian character in it's
magnincence bsgtnE to bloom Jesus stands
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

Members OF Mondamin lodge No. ILL.,
Fraternal Union of America, are requested
TO attend the funeral Of our late frateI
Mrs. Katherine Sip, from residence, l0l(
Homer street Monday. April 10 at p. m
Interment Bohemian National cemetery
Sister lodges invited.
c. F. slingerland. Fraternal Master
II. c. II. Cook, Secretary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT SERVICES
Mount Calvary COmmandery Attends
at First Methodist Church.

"ouht IniNary COmmandery Attends
at First Methodist Church.
The special Easter services at the First
Methodist Episcopal church, Twentieth and
Davenport streets, were attended in a body
by members Of Mount Calvary command.
cry. Knights Templar, in full uniform last
evening. The sermon by the pastor, Rev.
e. Combie Smith. was prepared for the
occasion, on knights of the Holy Cross.
The greatest performance of man, as ex-
emplified in Christs giving up His life,
was given by the pastor to be unselfshness
and self-sacrifce. His sermon contained
vivid word picture Of the scene on Mount
Calvary during the crucifXion and the
resurrection and ascension following At
the close of the benediction the congrega-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

ton remained standing while the knights
left the church.
The custom OF attending divine services
once year IL faithfully preserved by
Mount Calvary commandery. different
churches being chosen each year Rev. DR..
Smith is a member Of the order. About
100 Sir knights were present last night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

deacon OF the mass. Rev. James w. STEM
son took the place Of master OF ceremon-
les. Following the mass. the bishop de-
livered the sermon, taking as the text the
account OF the scene at the tomb and the
resurrection Of Christ Shortly after the
conclusion Of the sermon the papal bless
ing was impaired by the bishop. The
music for the mass was rendered by the
Junior choir.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

as the Redeemer Of the world. the assurer
Of life everlasting. the sole hope Of hu-
manity. He stands asking your acceptance
Of Him. II is true; II Is solemnly and alb
solutely true and the world has accepted
this blessed truth"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

Easter services were conducted Sunday
afternoon at Clarkson hospital by Dean
Beecher of Trinity cathedral Short SER
vices were held on each floor. A quartet
from the cathedral sang three anthems,
which cheered the patients.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
BISHOP soANXELL AT CATHEDRAL
Head of the Diocese Conducts EARLY
Mass at 81. PhilOmena's.


Mass at 81. PhilOmena's.
Although the first faint glow OF ap-
preaching day was but barely visible
across the clear sky. hundreds Of men and
women filled ST. Philomena's cathedral az
o'clock Sunday morning, when the Feast
Of the Resurrection was most solemnly
celebrated. The early hour chosen for tho
observance was in accordance with the
scriptural account that Christ rose from
the dead early in the morning before
the sun was risen" The services opened
with the celebration OF a pontihcaI mass.
which was sung by RI. Rev. Bishop Scan
nell. The bishop was assisted by Very
Rev William Kelly, who acted as as
sistant priest az the throne. The bishop
was also assisted by Rev. NJ Leursman.
S j.. and Rev. William Kearns as deacons
Of honor. Rev. Bernard Slime aud Rev.
l. Hamil, s, J.. acted a. deacon and sub
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16
Another Victim

Of an accident. Ben Pool OF Threet, Ala
was cured Of his wounds by Bueklen's
Arniea salve. Try IT, Is cents. For sale
by sherman & Mcconnell Drug co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

so TO New York the LehiEh.
Double track scenic highway, Connects
at Buffalo or Niagara Falls with all lines
from the west.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

Diamonds (of own Import), watches and
iewelry. at 20 per cent below prices. at A.
B. Hubermann's. 18th and Douglas, pays
no rent and buys for cash
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

When you have anything 10 trade, ad-
vertise II in the For Exchange" column
on The Bee want ad page.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

F. a. NASH, Genl western agent.
1894 FarnRm street Omaha, Neb
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-16

wATcHEs-FTenzsr. 18th and Dodge sts.