Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-21
BIG DAY FOR The BOOSTERS
Omaha Trade Excursion Making Good in
Southeastern Part Of State.
PULL UP FOR NIGHT At NEBRASKA CITY
Given = Most Cordial Reception at
All Places visited, which
includes Several Towns
I'm Kansas,
CFrom a stan Correspondent }

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., June a.-(Spe-
cal Telegram. )-What is generally pro-
nounced TO be the most successful days
work ever done by the Omaha trade pro-
moters ended al Nebraska City this even
inE in the most, enthusiastic reception of
the day. The train, which arrived shortly
after I O'Clock, was met at the depot by
delegation of the citizens and parade
was formed. The line OF march extended
UP Main street 20 the head and around
q couple OF blocks, when ranks were broken
for dinner, served by the Presbyterian
women in the dining room OF the old
Grand Pacific. The visit had been antici-
pated by Mayor Steinhardt, who had is
sued n special proclamation to the Ne
braska City Commercial club, of which he
is president, and to the business men in
general. outlining u program. This began
with the reception at the depot. The sup
per was made lighter by some felicitOus
remarks from Mayor Dahlman. which were
replied to in kind by Mayor steinhsrdt.
! In his welcome Mayor Steinhardt referred
! TO the fact that Nebraska City people take
| pride in the welfare and prosperity OF the
! metropolis of the state, that what helps
! Omaha helps all Nebraska and that 1t is
| impossible that Omaha should prosper and
not the rest of the state. He said that
| for the night he would turn the city over
to Mayor Dahlman and the visitors TO do
what they liked with c. NJ Hitchcock
of the Omaha World Herald also spoke
briefly.
went to the Country club, where recep-
tion rendered by the local CONNER
cial club and all sorts of a good time was
spent.
Springfield. Louisville Manley, Avoca
Berlin, Lorton, Talmage, Brock and
Glen Rock were visited in turn by the trade
excursionlsts, who made the most of the
time at each place. The country through
which the train has passed so far looks its
prettiest and is veritable paradise. The
rain has made everything fresh and bright
and the crop outlook is the best it has
been in years. All along the line the people
show the encouraging effect Of the rain,
and the excursionists are welcomed ac-
| cordinEy.
The train is carrying what President Jud-
son says is the biggest and best party ever
sent out by Omaha and South Omaha
The South Omaha Live Stock exchange
contingent is among the busiest in the lot
and hasn't missed parade up to the pres
ent time.
At each of the towns where stops were
made crowd was at the depot, and tho
badges and souvenir business was strong
all the time
At Auburn the women of the Presby-
terian, church served dinner like mother
used to cook. and II. was surely enjoyed by
| the party. many Of whom had had no
breakfast owing to the early start OF the
train. From Auburn those wishing were
driven over to South Auburn During the
morning Commissioner Guild of the Com
mercial club received a telegram from
Senator Millard telling OF the passage by
the house Of the meat inspection bill and
promising that the senate would pass the
measure shortly. The news was gladly
received. particularly 30 by the South
Omaha contingent.
At dinner Mayor r. NJ. Gillian OF Au-
burn made a short speech Of welc.me.
which was responded to by Mayor Dahl
man.
Dip Into Kansas.
From Auburn the run was made direct
to Hlawatha. Kan, where a great crowd
welcomed the pilgrims. A parade and band
concert nlled in the time here and the
trade boosters expressed themselves after
ward as content with their experience and
reception Padonla and Reserve, Kan.
and Verdon. Neb,, came in order on the
return trip from TIiawatha and then at
Stella one OF the prize receptions of the
day was given A banner and a big tin
lid Informed the people that the lid was
OF to Omaha and the folks made good on
this proposition. bevy of pretty girls
In white made a feature of the welcoming
demonstration. Howe, Julian and Paul
ended the itinerary and finished the after
noon, Nebraska City coming as delightful
stopping place after busy day.
30 far the trip has been without incident.
! Chairman Yetter and President Judson
say the day has been the most successful
in the history Of the Omaha trade boosting
excursions.
At Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, Neb.. June 20.-(Spa-
. eial. THE Omaha Commercial club made
this place a pleasant call this morning
They came over to Main street with their
band and gave some rare selections, while
the representatives visited the business
houses distributing souvenirs and best
wishes to all. The business men and all
, appreciated the visit, although but a short
time, and invited them TO call again.