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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1887)
r 8 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : MONDAY. MARCH 7 , 1887. ON ! i & THE ! s & n eal ompany Are at the Front with their New Addition to South Omaha , Called EL O H Corners with Cotner & Archer's addition and only a few blocks from the new U. P , dummy depot , Best residence property in the mar ket. With two new railroads conning in and large pork packing and beef canning establishments to go in when the frost goes out , Property will double in value. Sales will in ondav , March 7th , 1887 330 Beautiful Lots to Be Sold in the Next Ten Days at from $300 $ to $500 $ each , Next Monday and Tuesday , Blocks of 5 or More Lots will be Sold at $300 $ each , if Bought by One Individual , $50 $ per lot cash , balance easy , Come and get First Choice. You will Make Money. Carriages Free. THE EVANS & JOH REAL ESTATE CO. , OMAHA , NEB , ANOTHER BOOM FOR OMAHA , A Proposition lor the Construction of an Elevated Railroad. SUNDAY AMONG THE CHURCHES. Judge Hull's Funeral Iho Truck Tested An Embezzler Captured Arrested For Burglary Other Local News. An Elevated Hallway. The rapid transit problem in Omaha necms to bo on the high road to a most successful solution. Directly on the heels of the organization of three cable com panies , all of which ask liberal franchises and promise to commence woru at once , comes the announcement of a plan to provide the city and its environs with an elevated railway. Mr. W. B. Mack , of Boston , is in the city prepared to make a proposition to the council and voters , which , if accepted , will secure the elevated - vated railway for the city. Mr. Mack is the inventor of an elevated railway , and t represents a syndicate of Boston capital ists who are formed into an organization known as the "Mack Elevated Railway Co. " Mr. Mack has been here for several days and is surprisc'd at the wonderfully progressive character of the city , which lie predicts will bo very largo in nwy few years. So convinced is ho in his be lief that ho proposes to place a proposition before the people for the construction of an elevated railway , to connect Omaha from north to south with South Omaha and with Council Blufls. Ho holds that all of the progressive cities of to-day will soon have elevated railways or bo loft behind in the matter of modern railway transportation. The railway system of which Mr. Mack is the in ventor has boon tested in Boston , ono uiilo of road having bcon put in opera tion , and has given such satisfaction that it will bo extended. The system can bo operated cither by steam or electric power , and is capable of twenty miles an hour. The advantages of this system of transportation above all others in cities are represented as being numerous. In the first place , there is no obstruction of tlio track , no stopping at the street cor ners for passing vehicles or passengers , and no chance of the system getting out of repair. The cars are capable of over coming a grade of 350 feet to the mile and maintaining a speed that is more than double that which Is possible for a cable line or street railway. The greatest ad vantage ot the system , Mr. Mack holds , is its effect in concentrating the business of cities at a common point. This , Mr. Mack says , is the secret ot the future success of great cities. The street cars and c.iblo lines have a tonuoncy to scatter the business of a city , a fact that detracts much from the substantial char acter of a city. The tilevatcd railway concentrates business at a common point Jt has done this for Now York , and will do the sumo for any city which adopts the system. As to the cost of the elevated railway , Mr. Mack estimates that it can bo con structed in Omaha at nn expenditure of 10.1,000 per mile , or one-third less than the cost of a cable lino. That it will pay , Maci docs mot doubt. To Mr. > the argu ment that there- > no need at present of such a road and that there are not people enough here to furnish patronage suf ficient to support the road , lie replied that the operation of the road creates patronage. Safe , speedy and convenient , it at once becomes the popular moans of travel and never fails to return liberal protits. The New York elevated rail way stock has been watered four or live times , and yet pavs a dividend yearly of 10 per cent. Mr. Mack thinks that an elevated railway connect ing North and South Omaha , touching the depots and prominent points of the city would pay from the start. Now , as to what Mr. Mack wants , lie docs not ask the citizens of Omaha to contribute any capital. All he asks is a franchise over certain streets. This granted , he will , in a definite time , con struct a mile of the elevated rend and place it in operation. Then if the citizens desire to take stock and make the road a home enterprise they will bo given an op portunity to do so. In addition to fur nishing the capital witli which to con struct the road , Mr. Mack estimates that from $10,0110.000 to $20,000,000 of Boston capital will be brought to the city for in vestment. Mr. Mack will place the prop osition for right of way franchises before the proper authorities at onco. An objection that is made that the building of the railway obstructs the streets docs not apply to Mr. Mack's sys tem. The pillars upon which the superstructure rests occupy but throe feet of ground. The superstructure is tastily built and is rather an ornament than an obstruction to the street. Prominent citizens to whom Mr. Mack has made knpwn tiio object of his visit are enthusiastic over the subject and will use all cllbrts to have the system adopted. The matter will probably assume shape at the next meeting of the council. The lutcr-Stuto Commerce lllll. is expected to help the boom in South Omaha immensely , as freight rates ad vance and passes to stockmen are abel ished. THEY CANNOT ATKOItl ) to compclo with South Omaha at the eastern points. ALUKIQIIT'S OHOICK thus becomes more valuable every day , although the prices have not yet been ad vanced , but t hey soon will be. W. G. ALIWIGHT , 'J18 South 15lh st. SUNDAY AMONG THE UliUllCHES. Rev. Coiioland'a Striking Sermon- Trinity Knrvlces A New Church. The Rev ; W. K. Copcland pleached a striking sermon at Unity church last night and one In which ho expressed some very boldly defined opinions on the Christian religion and its followers. Af ter reading several appropriate axioms from the korun , ho announced as the subject of his discourse for the evening "Tho Camel Driver of Arabia.1 ; ' Among all 'tho prominent 'ligu res of history none correspond * more nearly to the typical prophet of iho Old Testament than does Mahomet , the prophet of Islam. As Jesus ovcrtowors all the Hebrew prophets so does Mahomet all the propnots of Islam. Wo have been taught that the line of prophets ended with Jesus but there nro orophets oven in this prosaic nineteenth century. The orthodox church has decided otherwise bccauso of some words at tlio end of the apocalypse , placed there by the Scor of Patuios or some transcriber , denounc ing WOPS upon those who add to or tnko from the words of the revelation. Yet when wo coiuo to study the matter wo find that the books of Revelations was written before some of the other books now contained in the Now Testament and , therefore could not have ap plied to them and , that the Bible in a collected form as wo now have it was not in existence. The fact is , we are all in the dark concerning the history of our own sacred book. It has been a common practice of these who would conlino prophecy to these of their own creed to denounce Mahomet as a false prophet , as if Truth like God wore not infinite and necessarily Uncling utter ance in diverse ways. When tested in the light of history the prophesies of the Huhruw prophets are found to be failures , but this failure dors not injure the value of the prophecy. It was not intended as a foretelling of the future but as an incitement to righteous ness. The camel driver of Arabia came out of the doscrt like the Hebrew prophets. He led the Arabian idolaters to a worship of the one true God. lie was a teacher ot righteousness in the same way pointud out by Isaiah , Jeremiah , Exekicl , the way ot justice and self denial. No rea son can bo given for calling Mahomet a false prophet except the jealousy of Christians aroused when they found Islam wresting from them the power they had so long , and the denial by Mahomet of the dogma concerning the Trinity and the deity of Christ. Yet these dogmas wore not taught by the early church. They wore inventions of a later date. In modern times Mahomet tias been declared a false prophet bccauso ho re sorted to the sword to compel conversion. But this is a two-edged argument that smites Christianity as severely as Islam- ism. The church never hesitated to use the sword to drive the heathen into its arms and in cruelty could have taught the prophet of Arabia many lessons at least so far as cruelty was practiced to keep the sheep in tlio fold. Tolerance was unknown to Christianity , while it was a cardinal tenet of Islam. When wo compare the civilization of Islam with that of Christianity the former docs not sutler as much as ono might suppose. Hospitality , honesty , tolerance and scrupulous obedience to the com mands of the Koran and all will admit that the followers of Mahomet have been moro consistent in their obedience to the commands of their teacher than Chris tians have been to the commands of Jesus. Judged by every test wo know the camel driver of Mecca was a prophet of God , and by virtue of his prophecy has brought millions out of darkness into light. Services at Trinity. Rev. Dean Gardiner preached an ex cellent sermon at Trinity Cathedral yes- terdoy morning. A splendid musical programme was rendered incidental to the services. In the evening Rev. Wil liams of St. Barnabus church preached a rousing discourse from the theme "What shall a man give in exchange for his soul. " The church was tilled with ap preciative audiences at both services. Thursday being the anniversary of Uisiiop Clarkson's death , memorial services - vices will bo held. The Holy Communion will bo colobratcd at 10:00 : a. m. An important meeting of Trinity guild will bo held on Tuesday at 2:30 : p. m , The St. Cecilia Singing society , under ho direction of Mrs. Cotton , meets this evening at 7:30 : o'clsck. Dean Gardiner holds services and preaches at Ft. Omaha every Thursday. The Chinese consul to San Francisco passed through Omaha last night en route to the Pacific slope. Ho was ac companied by a largo suite of attendants and went west on the omlaud , THE NEVF1KE THUCK. _ Another Public Test Given Yesterday Morning. Another test of the now lire truck recently - contly added to the equipment of the firu department was made yesterday morning on the Millard block , at the corner of Twelfth and Harney. The test was maito for the benefit of several of the councilmen - men who wcro not able to bo present when the first public test was made. The test was in every way a satisfactory ono. Mr. A. Brueggc , representing the Preston Ho o company , of Chicago , superin tended the test , which clearly demon strated the incalculable value that the apparatus will prove in case of n lira in any of the big blocks of the city. The truck was built in the Preston shops under Mr. Brucgge's direct personal supervision , and ho is excusably proud of the fact that the machine moro than tul- iills every guarantee that was made for it. President Bechol and other members of the council who witnessed the test ex pressed themselves as moro than pleased with the workings of the machine. This truck will be kept at No. 3 engine house , on ilarnoy street , and will bo used at fires that occur in the pivcd district. The truck is a splendid piece of work , and will provo a valuable acquisition to the department. The Inter-State Commerce BUI. is expected to help the boom in South Omaha immensely , as freight rates ad vance and passes to .stockmen arc abel ished. THEY TYNNOT AKFOIM ) to compete with South Omaha at the eastern points. AuimaliT's cnoicr thus becomes moro valuable every day , although prices have not yet been ad vanced , but they soon will bo. W. G. AuntuiiiT , _ _ ! il8South 15th st. A Now M. E. Church. The Now linnscnm park M. E. church on Georgia avenue was dedicated with appropriate services yesterday. The dedicatory services in the morning were' conpuctcil by Presiding Elder IMiolps. The Rev. T. M.IHouso , of tlio First M. E. church , preached the evening sermon. Services will continue this week as fol lows : Monday evening , 7:80 : , preaching , Rev. T. C. CIcndonioc. Tuesday evening , 7:30 : , preaching , Roy. C. W. Savidgo. Wednesday evening , 7:30 : , preaching Rev. J. P. Roc. Thursday evening , 7:30 , preaching Rev. J. E. Ensign Friday oveniqe , 7:30 : , preaching , Key , T. B. Hilton. Are these to belbuiltln South Omaha , for which the plans have just been com pleted. Vast industries will be added this year and IIUNIHIKDS OK mVET.UNOS erected for these finding employment there. AI.UItinilT'S CHOICE oilers tlio best opportunities for these wishing to purchase lots in South Omaha , whether for resilience or speculation. W. G. Al.llUIGIlT , 218 S 10th st. _ Army Briefr. Major Dandy has been ordered to Fort Russell on official business. First Lieutenant L. S. Amos of the Second intantry has been detailed for duty on the general recruiting service for the department of the Platte , in the of First Lieutenant Charles W. Klaco ; \V1TH IMIMtESlVE CEREMONIES. The Funeral of the Late Judge Hull Yesterday Afternoon. The funeral of the late Judge Dwight G. Hull occurred at 2:30 : o'clock yester day afternoon from the family residence at the corner of Seventeenth street and Capital avenue. The services were con ducted under the auspices Omaha Ledge No. 30 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of which the deceased was the Past Exalted Ruler. Seventy mem bers of this order turned out to pay their last tribute to their deceased brother. Ncarly.ono hundred members of Triangu lar Ledge , K. of P. attended. There wore also delegations from the K. of II. , Royal Arcanum , the G. A. R. , and the Douglas Count Bar association and a very largo concourse of friends of the bereaved family. At the house Dean Gardiner read the Episcopal funeral service after which the remains , followed by a largo procession of friends , were removed to Prospect Hill for inter ment. At the grave the Elks performed their impressive funeral service , after which the remains were placed in their iin'il resting place. The floral tributes were numerous. The Elks' tribute was the head of an elk in a wreath of flowers. A number of others wore equally lino. The funeral was ono of the largest that has over occurred in Omaha. The active' pall bearers , chosen from the brother hood of Elks , were : W C. Gregory , K. E. Wiiitmorc , F. R. Morrissey , Sidney Smith , E. Larkin and Fred Winters. In addition there were uix honorary pall bearers chosen from the various orders of which the deceased was an esteemed member. Business Chance. A first-class business in one of the larg est cities of the state for sale. Showing of largo profit can bo made since estab lished. Small capital required. Satis factory reasons for selling. Address D 72 , Bee Ollicc. Arrested for Hurclary. Captain Cormick yesterday arrested n follow who gave his name as James Me- Kinney , as a suspicious character. Later it was discovered that Kuhlmann's drug store on Thirteenth street had boon broken into and a quantity of toilet goods stolen. A part of the stolen property was found in McKmnoy's possession. The South Omaha Land company have appointed C. E. Mayno solo agent for the sale of thoirlots. Ho will show the property - erty and furnish all desired information upon application. [ .Signed ] W. A. PAXTON , President. The Irish National League. The Irish National League mot yester day afternoon at Cunningham hall but as the delegation from the state conven tion in Lincoln were not ready to report the meeting adjourned subject to the call of Hon. Jno. McStiane , president. Gllantlo Building" Are those to bo built in South Omaha , for which the plans have just been com pleted. Vast industries will bo added this year and , IIUNIHIKDS OK mViiI.INfS : ! erected for those linding employment there. AI.IIIIUJHT'S ciioin : oftors the best opportunities for thosn wishing to purchase lots in South Omaha , whether for residence or speculation. W. G. Ai.ititiOiiT. 218 S lOth t. _ Belligerent Soldiers. Two soldiers from Fort Omaha named Charles Landon and John Wilson en gaged in ft fisticuff encounter on Eleventh street yesterday afternoon. They quar relled over the division of some partner- fillip property and decided to settle the matter by the arbitration of lilts. Ollicer O'Bovlo interfered with the fun and jailed the belligerents. The Bonanza Addition To South Omaha has just been placed on tno murHct , being a subdivision of block 10 , of ALnuionr's CHOICE. 100 lots in this beautiful addition are now offered for sale at very moderate prices. They arc located on and imme diately adjoining Hellcvuc road. W. G. ALHUIHUT , 218 S. 15th. * A BEAUrFIJIj DAY. How It Was Taken Advantage of by Omalm People. Yesterday was a typical spring day warm and balmy , with just enough of a breeze blowing to soften the cllect of the hot rays of the sun. Omaha took advan tage of the day and turned out en masse. Sixteenth street was lined in the after noon with nil sorts of vehicles , filled with people out enjoying an airing. No class of Omaha's population en joyed the airing better than the wheel men. Altogether about thirty riders of the whirling wheels took a spin on the paved streets of the city. Sixteenth street , as far out as the ball park , was a favorite thoroughfare , us wcro also Cum- ing street , Saundcrs street and Capitol avenue below Sixteenth. A party of rulers also took to South Tenth street , intending to make the run to Brownell hall. The hill was a long and steep ono and only four riders succeeded in reach ing the top. The steep run made the other wheelmen very "tired. " Quito a number of the wheelmen who were out yesterday were new riders graduates of Prince's school. On the whole they acquitted themselves admir ably , though ono or two of them took a few disagreeable headers. Late in the afternoon an amusing accident , which narrowly missed resulting dangerously , occurred at the corner of Six teenth and Cuming streets. A party of six or seven riders were running oil' Cuming street on to Sixteenth , The older wheelmen made the turn in .safety , but not so "Will" Miignnr , ono of thn now riders. Ho ran into a rut and took a first-class "header" into a mud puddle. Ho qickly picked himself up , and a num ber of vehicles stopped in order to allow him tune to got out of the way. This completely blocked the streets and two or three now rulers who were behind Magner , unable to stop , ran into the jam of horses and vehicles. Fortunately , and " almost miraculously , no ono was hurt. Cliarles Moth , the champion wrestler , was also ono of the riders. Ho distin guished himself by falling off his wheel and exploring the bottom of a small ocean of mud in front of Hiirgins' saloon. The Bonan/a Addition To South Omaha has just bncn placed on the market , being a subdivision of block 10 , of AI.RIMOHT'S CHOICE. 100 lots in this beautiful addition are now ollered tor sale at very moderate prices. They are located on and imme diately adjoining Hellovuo road. W. G. AUJUIGIIT , 218 S. lOtli. Nebraska Shippers , The Nebraska Live Stock Shippers association will hold an adjourned moot ing at thn Merchants Hotel , Omaha , March 0. 1887 , at 7 o'clock i > . in. It is ex pected that all members will bo present. All regular live stock shippers are in vited. II. B. DIUUI.K. Prcsidedt. . JOHN WIGUINS , Sowuctary. AMUSEMENTS. NANCY ANI > COMPANY. s The next attraction at Boyil's opera house will bo Arthur Rohan's company from Daly's theater , New York , next Tuesday and Wednesday nights iu "Nancy & Co , " Mr. Rohan's superb company of carefully selected artists will pay the same attention to minute details which characterized tlio Iscw York per * formanccs , and the management takes great pleasure in promising an enjoyable evening , long to be remembered by thosq who witness the rendition of "Nancy As Co. " itor.AND iincn. Ono of the best as well as the most popular comedians on the .stage , Roland j Reed , will appear at the Boyil next FrM ] day and Saturday in "Humbug" and' ' "Cheek. " A Prowler Arrested. Ex-Policeman Joe Rowles returned- * home from the bedside of a sick fricndVj at an early hour yesterday morning andj found a man prow ling around his houseii. Ho arrested the man , who gave his name ! ] as Joseph McCarter , and plead the drunttji act as an excuse for Ills offense. pi | POWDER Absolutely Pure. Thispowiler nevcrvarlei. A mirvel of purity.strenBth and wholei > onieiies . Moro economic than the ordinary kind * aniU cannot he sold jn competition vyiih the mu\f \ litucle of low test , short weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only In cans. Royal Halting Powder Co.i 106 Wall street , New York. BOYD'S OPERA Housiji Tuesday and Wednesday , Murcht&9. ! ' Rclian's ' Gonpinj' ' , In AUGUST IMI.V.S ! MI- . ' t > ( Mtrrlfit Com- " " NANCY" & , CO , Success ol'bctl Hpinispbere * . 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