Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-02
WELCOME FROM BOHEMIANS
Edward RoSswater Guest Of Honor at
Enthusiastic Reception,
SPEAKERS TELL or HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
Turner's Hall Filled with Former
Residents of HE Native Country
to Greet Him on His
Homecoming.

In spite Of the pouring rain the reception
rendered to Edward Rosewater by the
Bohemian citizens of Omaha last night at
Bohemian Turner's hall, Thirteenth and
Martha streets. was well attended. the hall
being comfortably filled. The rain fell in
torrents until after $3.50. but this did not
Keep the people from gathering in large
nu nbers, both men and women being
present. The women took prominent part
in the program, which consisted of pleas
ing variety of numbers both musical and
literary.
Before the program. an informal reception
was held, at which MIR. Rosewater met
many OF his friends and conversed with
them about his recent trip to his native
land. The program was in the Bohemian
language, with the exception of one song
which was rendered in English. The open
ing number of the program was an over
ture by the Bohemian orchestra, under the
leadership OF S. b. Letovsky. The address
Of welcome was delivered by o. Charvat.
He called attention to the prominence Mr..
Rosewater had taken in state and national
affairs and dwelt at some length on what
he had done for the city of Omaha. He
spoke Of his work in the interests of the
Bohemians OF the city and referred to the
fact he was one of the pioneers and it was
through his faith in the state that many
OF his fellow countrymen had been induced
to make Omaha their home Whatever
| they had accomplished here, he said, they
should thank Mr.. Rosewater for. Mr..
! Charvat spoke forcefully and was fire.
quently appauded.
MIR. ROsewater Responds.
Mr.. Rosewater responded briefly to the
welcoming address He thanked the audi
ence for the expression of their feeling
toward him. He devoted much OF his ad-
dress to an interesting account of his
recent travels in Bohemia where he visited
his own birthplace. He noted few changes
| in the village, but found marked improve
ments In the larger cities in the ffty-one
years he had been away from his native
| land.
! Rev. Father Chundelak Of South Omaha
extended welcome to Mr.. Rosewater in be-
half of tine Bohemian Catholics of the city
and all other Bohemian citizens. He spoke
especially of the interest and zeal displayed
| by Mr. Rosewater in affairs tending to the
welfare of all of the citizens of Omaha
He Spoke OF his characteristic energy and
his ability to accomplish things he sets
| out to do.
Rev. Father Vranek, o. Charvot and Mrs.
were enthusiastically applauded by the
audience. One of the pleasing features of
| the program was an original soloNby Mrs.
| NJ. Buresh, in which she welcomed Mr.
Rosewater home from his travels, She re-
( sponded TO an encore by singing s'Tiome
Again. An 3Hshelfsh.2 Thal South Omaha
Bohemian quartet sang folk song and was
forced to respond to an encore. was s.
B. Letovsky, who gave a solo on the
cello. The singing society of Tel Jed
So1ol, consisting of a chorus of both male
and female voices. sang several selections
which brought out loud applause from the
audience. The program closed with a selec-
tion by the orchestra.
The formal part of the meeting was pre-
sided over by V. Buresh.
A number OF prominent Bohemians from
out of the city were present, among them
being F. j. Sadiek Of WILDER, register OF
deeds Of Saline county; ]. ]. LANCER former
consul at solinger, Germany. and F. j.
Fitle of the land commissioners Office al
Lincoln.
Endorsed by BOhemians.
Mr.. Rosewater's candidacy for the United
States senate was given a rousing endorse
ment by Bohemian citizens at a meeting OF
the Bohemian Independent club at Metz
Ndl yesterday dlNeTHooH' Inc lOllO"lne
resolutions, introduced by F. w. Banut
hauer, were passed by a standing vote
In view OF the fact that at the next ses
sion of the legislature a member OF thC
United States senate is to be elected and
as our fellow countryman. Edward Rose
water. has consented to become a candi
date for this exalted office. be It
Resolved, That this club endorse the can
didacy OF Mr.. Rosewater for said ONCE
and further that the members are hereby
requested to cooperate among their friends
for the purpose of obtaining the nomina
tion OF this candidate by voting at the 'ex
primary election, Tuesday, July 3, for IN,
delegation that is favorable to said candi
date.