Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-04-22

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and respect to the memory OF a man;
whose untimely death has left a vacancy
In fheir ranks which cannot be filled.
Too often wo leave unsaid, words OF en-
couragement and appreciation hntfs death
makes them uheaningiessi as an tn<pira-
ton for future efforts. The spontaneous
approval from every source Of the purl
Poses Of this meeting was in itself an
expression OF appreciation or the life
work of the DISTINGUISHED dead. The
place selected for the meeting. was. ex-
ceedinEly appropriate, and the large nun
her Of citizens who have gathered herd.
this morning to pay respect toNbis NOM
DRY indicates, the high esteem, In which
he was held In this community. y
Tells Of It's Deeds.
~ am asked TO speak for few mo
ments Of. Emil Brandes as ss.puAliSs.
spirited bgshesp. man. A .slmpis. rssGi6al
OF his many deeds for. the upbdildiug OF.
Omaha would consume more than my ~
lotted time. Ho began. his bnsinessearcer
here poor boy, as a aIsek,tn HIS fathers
store. His promotion 10 a partnership
and. finally TO the head Of the largest
commercial hotiee In our-city was won by
his persistent efforts and his honorable
bushes nethods. Ms lifs. 'massa en- exam
pis, ot che rsw9rds that await Aeang hsen
willing 70 pay the price OF siicceas. No
shaft Of fnarsls reed Rbe erected 70 his
memory. His monuments arc built. In
brick and granite and are the great build
al. "A
not be, ohiseled In marble; II stands In
this community as a synonym for honest
business methods.
For twenty yearsrlt has been my priv
llego 20 know intimately OF his efforts to
promote those public enterprises which
have had for their purpose the uphnild-
ing OF our city. Under all circumstances,
whether in good times or bad, he has al
ways given freely his means and encour-
agement to every worthy public purpose
He not only gave money with lavish
hand. but he was willing to work for
the success Of every public enterprise.
Hours and days and weeks Of his valu,
able time have been given to promote
such enterprises as the exposition. the
grain exchange. the Ak-Sar-Ben. the
Commercial club and the Ad club. He
was an officer. director or helpful men,
Der in all these and many other public
| organizations, and during all the recent
years OF his business career HIS work and
| financial aid have been a great factor
In planning and sustaining the, fall fes-
tivities Of the Knights Of Ak-Sar- Ben.
His strong business management will be
greatly missed by his associates on the
board Of governors Of that organisation.
Loyalty Not Questioned.
Generous 90 a Fault.
|, "As a business man he was generous
to a fault He not molly gave literally
to all deserving public interests, but
many : friend and fellow-worker has had
his advice and financial aid. Only few
viii ever know Of his many acts of kind
, ness. for he was as transformations in his
charities as he was in his business.
There are many men in this community
who have had his help in times of need.
Many Of his charities were secretly be-
a slowed. and all OF the public associations
. for the care OF the poor and unfortunate
: were recipients OF his aid.
5 He was quick in his judgment of men
3 and measures and seldom made a mis-
y take. He wasted no words with those
: who had his confidence, and when ap-
e pealed to for help in any worthy cause,
II he would ask the amount wanted, and
Z seldom reduced the amount asked, and
e more seldom stin refused to give. He
Il was retiring and courteous. and to those
= that knew him best the reports that cam'
Z Fr., ~. in Viii -, -
|. his life seemed but natural II would
!, only be in keeping with his great, gen
erous nature to stand aside and Civ,
place TO the women and children, while
he with other heroes took the chance.
OF sinking with the ship.
,e Good Predominant.
!, Death Is the great mystery which
makes US all akin. Distinctions Of creed
race and wealth sink into oblivion in il,
presence. When the book Of life close
Ie We come to realize that on the pages o
p all earthly records there are written mis-
. takes and errors as well as good deeds
L In the life Of our friend and fellow eiti
Re zen the good predominsted. He was
generous man in his dealings, eharitabl
L and kind. He was true to his friend
a and bore no malice. He died he lived
y true TO his instincts Of kindness an,
u generosity. / am sure I voice the senti
ment Of everyone who knew him 1hel
say. we honor his memory and sin
:, cerely mourn his untimely DEATH
l. Loyal TO Friends.
n Senator Hitchcock called attention L
i the useful deeds unostsntstiouly per
N formed BY Emil Brandeis and paid tribut
T. to his business ssgacity. his untirin,
he energy and his loyalty as a friend.
g Emil Brsndeis had lived long an,