Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-12

Dr., george 81; se = Miller. r. n n t 6ypis'
VI. II. Bucholz, G. W. Wattles,
7. A. Fry, G. K. Kelly.
Luther Drake, c. NJ. Wilhelm,
W. NJ. Burgess, ]. A. Sunderland,
Mrs. f.. /. Lomax, Mrs. T. NJ. Orr and
Mrs. Raymond II. welch met Mrs. Harri-
man and her daughters.
Contrary to all expectation, Mr.. Harri-
man stopped when he reached the north
entrance of the Union station and con-
fronted the army of photographers wait
ing for a picture.
do whatever you wart to do to me,
was the permission he gave, as half a
dozen shutters clicked.
The party was taken around the city for
an hour in automobiles furnished by
Thomas A. Fry, Luther Drake, c. w. Hull,
George II. Kelly, w. r. McKeen, j. A.
Sunderland, Oscar Allen and T. NJ. Orr.
Mr.. Hartman occupied a seat in the Fry
machine with Mr.. Martin, George l.. Mil
Ter and w. II. Bucholz A. L. Mohler, w
L. Yetter and Ward Burgess followed in
the Drake machine.
Informal Gathering on Lawn.
Mr.. Hartman was a good fellow when
he arrived at the Field club for more than
three hours, If he ever was in his life, and
appeared to enjoy every minute. He dis
cussed golf with the members of the party,
occupied the center place when crowded
into 1t for photographs, said the informal
reception on the lawn reminded him Of
lawn socials" which he attended In earlier
days, and that he did such frivolous things
now and then as ride horseback and play
lawn tennis with his children, in fact did
whatever they wanted him to do if it did
not take too much time to get into the
game"
1t was on the lawn that he met most Of
the eighty business mep who attended the
dinner. He stood b~areheaded among the
group and appeared to be receiving as the
business men arrived in carriages and
automobiles. His handshake was free; his
grip had something in it which suggested
that he had Just returned from a vacation
and gave demonstrations of the physical
strength he had gained
Before this sort of thing had proceeded
fifteen minutes, Edward II. Hartman was
real chummy and declared by business
men to be companionable, versatile, good
natured. entertaining, ready for all &C.
casions and as we'll poised as the white
head of Shasta as 1t looks down on Oregon,
from which he had Just returned.
Dinner AT Field Club.
Then followed the dinner in the long
dining room of the Field club. Mr.. Har-
riman occupied the seat of honor, Euclid
Martin presided. To the left Of the rail-
road builder was DR.. George L. Miller and
Mr.. Martin was on the light. Others near
him were: A. L. Mohler. VIII L. Yetter,
j. A. Monroe, G. w. Wattles, w L. Park,
Thomas A. Fry and E. l.. Lomax.
One story after another, applicable to the
conversation, was related by Mr.. Hartman
as he ate the big dinner with evident relish,
from blue points to sprigs of parsley.
Typical of his remarks was that when
Henry w. Yates, president of the Nebraska,
National bank, was admiring the floral
shield in the colors Of the Overland
Route" and remarked:
This is about as near as 1 have ever
been to the Overland Route"
How is that" inquired Mr.. Hartman.
Mr.. Yates replied: Il have always been
with the Burlington-on the other side, as
it were"
'Oh, that's all right" replied Mr.. Harrl-
man. Il came nearly having the Burling-
ton once"
DR.. MiIIer.s Tribute.
In compliance with Mr.. Harriman's re-
quest no speeches We're planned, but Chair
man Martin asked DR.. Miller to say a few
words after dinner to give voice to the
spirit of the OCCASION
I'VE have with us tonight a man with
out a peer in the development of America"
said DR.. Miller. Il speak with elaboration
and adviscdly when 1 say that the his
tory of this country from the wigwam to
the present, contains no record of any
man doing more for the Transmississlppi
country than Edward H. Hartman. He has
done more than all the rest of them. / say
this because 1 believe ] am justified in il
by the consensus of opinion of the people
In a community where l have lived for
fifty-three years"
DR.. Miller referred to Mr.. Harriman's
work for the relief of the people of San
Francisco, saying that he had blended
heroism with achievement.
Il believe I have a right to pledge you
the support of this community in your
great work" said the doctor. land pledge
you the same support for this man Mohler,
and he cannot ask us too often to stand
by him, for We will do it,"
Mr.. Hartman could not resist the long
applause and loud calls for a few words
from him. when DR.. Miller had paid the
short tribute to the railroad king. with his
hands under the shcrt black coat, and with
"a AeN "AANA SloNNu ilpAG plallllS lidn MS
words told Of his qualification and pleasure,
Mr.. Hartman said:
Union Pacific on sound Basis.
II can only say that I am g~ratified by
this, and to meet you as the representative
of that great organization which has done
so much for this community.
Il am g~ratified because 1t shows the re
spect and confidence which you repose in
the men who have been sent here to repre-,
sent us.
When I came 10 Omaha I was told
would only meet a few bankers. 1 would
feel at home with them, as l have had some
little dealings with them, but In this repre-,
sentative company t~onlght-among you mel
who know Of so many different lines. ! an
less at ease.
Il can tell you this much, however, tina.
Is this last senseless money panic-and I
was a senseless money panic-the poo
old Union Pacific was expected to go dow
as a whole. Always before It had to tax
j shelter beneath the wings Of a fedora
court, but this time We went through /
without going into the courts. We did
ourselves. We asked no one to help us
and We came cut with our credit unques
: toned.
What has made the Union Pacific rail
road the strong Organization which It
was the securing OF the lines west OF a
Thus assuring IL Of the vast trait wbic