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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1897)
20 , THE ( XMAIIA DAILY 1JEIC : SATURDAY , , TA UAUY 10 , 1807. " % " ' i Sx ! / * > Wj& ? v\ij3 * .ii ! Jfi- * vI 4 M * < fW 4fcSCt'f * - t ? fe > s g < K < .4 , . < v iw . - - Jl'r - n ' 52i.i--32st- . = & ? ! ? tiZs * & & m THE. . CDDAIIY PACKING CO , Bencral Ecviow of Their Immcnso and - - Varied Departments ! . IMMEN-B SOAP WORKS THE LATEST. AWtrtlt III ft Jl ' n n'H 'H .Sown Story TliriiiiKliunt'lli ( All the I.nU-Mt Machinery In of Uviierleiiccil Mull * The Cudaby Packing company of South ' ' ' 'Omaha''ro'ports Its distributive sales for tbo fiscal year ending October 31st , IS'JC , at $19.783,220.00. . This Is cjrtolnly a very nat tering volume of business no doubt the largest by far of any house- west of the Missouri river. Its magnitude can be bet ter appreciated when one reflects that It means an average of nearly $70,000.00 per day for every business day In the year. There were , slaughtered during the year a total of 783,341 hogs , 241.C2G cattle and ' 1C0.49G sheep. This Includes hogs killed at the c'oriipany'o slaughter house in Sioux City , where It finds It necessary to run a plant , as the supply of live stock nvnllabla at South Omaha Is not suniclcnt for the re quirements In this line. The following list EOO pupils. The Bplro IB 390 feet above the lo-.v water mark of the Missouri. The build ing cost $230,000. The High school ground la a beautiful campus of ten acres , taking In four blocks of the original plat of the city. The achool census for 189G shows 28,500 children of school age , and 16,003 names were enrolled In that year. Three- hundred and are employed In the public schools tof { ho city. Of these , twenty-eight ' " ' cbnsUtu'lo"'tho High school faculty. The teachers' QaUjrlfa for 1890 aggregate $230,500. Crelghton college Is a Catholic school , endowed by the late Edward Crelghton. It Is In charge of the Jcaults , and the course of titudy "IS complete. The college has a valuable library and It has one of the most complete 'scU'rulflc ' libraries In the west. The college has a commodious campus. There are three convent schools in Omaha shows the quantity of principal products made durlnc the year : Pork , all kinds. Inrrels 21,012 Heef , nil kinds , barrels 38,513 Lard , all kinds , pounds 81 , 73.850 Ilry Salted Meats , pounds. . . . i 10,970.992 Sweet Pickled Meats , pounds G7.714.237 Smoked Meats , pounds 42.865,1141 Canned Meats , pounds 14.nC2.S71 Sausage , pounds 0,21.1,711 fertilizers , pounds 14,250,000 The history cf this concern shows a steady and continuous growth from Its commence ment , and furnishes a flna cxampb of what can bo accomplished by zeal , energy and business sagacity. When It started , less than ten years ago , Its operations were con fined solely to the slaughtering and packing of hogs in the old time way. During the decade It has spread anil developed , until now , un der the ono corporate name , nearly n score of different kinds of manufacturing enter prises ere carried on , by means of which all the by-products and refuse are converted at South Omaha Into finlslud commodities , In stead of shipping them , as formerly , in their cruJo state to various establishment throughout the country. Among thcso special departments may be mentioned the cattle , hog and slncp slaugh tering , together with the curing and packing of the meats , fertilizer factory , oleo oil , neu tral , .chemical and pharmaceutical laboratory , glue works , soap works , etc. , etc. The com pany also operates the most extensive 0'nd ' best equipped tin shop In the on twenty-three acres of ground. The property Is valued at about $150,000. , There are a number of private echoals and business colleges' . There Is also a I theatrical school and a college where paint ing and drawing are taught. I OMAHA'S PUBLIC PARKS. In the way of paries the city of Omaha la well cared for , having eight such places of public recreation , In addition to Fort Omaha , which Is owned by 'the government , but ac cessible to the general public. Jefferson square Is a block cf ground lo- ' catcd not far from the center of the city , ile- ' voted to lawns and flowers. Hanacom park Is locatc-1 In the southwral part of the city. It has two lakes well stocked with flab , abundance of shade and numerous walks and drives. Hlmcbaugh part hca not been extensively OMAHA man SCHOOL. conducted by the sister * of the Catholic church."TbVConvent of the Sacred Heart Is a select boarding school for young wjimen. It In a'conu'nodlous brick structure located lu Park place. St. Catharine's academy at Eighteenth and COSH streets Is a private dayechoolvTho third Is a private day Bchool at Twcnty-kovcnth and U-avenworth Btrectir. ' Tire"building U a three-story brick structure. In addition to these there are eight parochial echdola located In different jiarta of the city , In connection , with the Catholic church. . .Ilroyuicll Hall , an Institution for young vOMicn , established In thb city In 1SG3 , b under the -auEpleea of the Episcopal church. It Is located on a pretty tract of ground on South Tenth street. The Presbyterian Theological seminary , founded about live ycara ago , has scads a very conxntiuUblo growth in spite of ad- VITEO times. The Omiilii'Medical college U now In the ijKteenth jcar of Its existence' , and U In a prosperous conOltlon. The Crelghton Medical college was founded In 1S92 by John A. CrelKhton of this city. A"nrvv'LUllilliiK ' for the college wilt be coir.l9 | ) ; d.qnd ready for occupancy by August 1 next. It Is a four-story otruc- ture , and will coit , when completed ready for occupancy , about JCO.OOO. The only state liutltutlon In tbo city Is the draf and dnmb iMtltute , which Is lo- ctea"lu" tlio uohhwcBtcru part of Omaha Improved , as the grade In that part of tbo city hr.s not jet been established. Miller park Is in the north part of tbo city. It has a rolling surface , with a atream of water flawing through It. Thero- arc many convenient shade trees In tlio park , Fontnnello park la In the northwest part of the city. It was named after Logan Kontauelle , chief of the Omahu trlbo of Indians from which the city takes Its name. Illvcrvlow park la situated In the extreme southeast part of the city. It la upon a plateau overlooking the river. It has ample walkn and roadwaja and other luiprovemtnto to make It a pleasant place to visit. Hlmwood park Is west of the city. A brook of pure water runs through this pnrk anil forms numerous small lakes and poolu along Ita bed. There Is a thick growth of natural treEs , making the ground a very beautiful place for the useto which It Uac been dcJIcateJ. Icm/j ! ! park la In the northern part of the city. It has macadamized roida and walks with bouutlful shrubbery , flowers , etc. Fort Omaha , v.-hllo not a park , ls still posseted of much Interest to vial tors. It U JuM north of tha city , a pleasant rldo In wrrlago or by bicycle , The old fort build ings are yet standing where they did service for s'j many yearn , and the grand old trees , with the matchless parade ground , make It ouo of the most beautiful spots In the west. MANY CHAIUTAHLi ; INSTITUTIONS. In tbo line of charities Oman * will rank west , larcn car shoes , machlns- shops , blacksmith shops , cooperage shops , box factory , etc. Employment Is thus given > o a much larger nunibir of our homo people than under previous methods. The Cudahy Packing Co. is represented and does business In every portion of thl3 country , and has Its own branches under salaried managers In many of tha eastern , southern and western stttcs , besides repre sentatives In various parts ot Europe , where qulto a large shars of Us products are mar keted. It has regular correspondcnta and connections In Mexico and the South Ameri can countries , and also docs quite a liberal business In Japan and Chi'na ' , which latter have bc n opsned up more generally to American trade since the recent war between those countries. The widely known Ilex Brand , under which Its most staple lines ot products are marketed , Includes Hex Hams , Rex Break fast Bacon , Hex Lard , Hex Canned Meato , and especially the justly celebrated Rex Beef Extract , til ? mipsilor merit and excellence of which are ackno wlcdetd by mcd'Ical nnd culinary experts everywhere , thereby en titling It to rank as the leading Beef Extract of Iho world. The urgent demand fiom epicures for Bomathlng extra fancy In the line of Hams and Breakfast Baccn caussd The Cudahy Packing Co. to conduct a ssrles of elaborate teats and experiments at the largo outlay ot tlmo and monSy which resulted In tlie production of goods that an > well nigh per- with any city ot Its size In the country. The county hospital Is a thoroughly fire proof structure located In the western eiU of the city. St. Joseph's hospital , Twelfth and Mason strcats. Is la eharga of tha Franciscan sla ters of the Catholic chutch. Immanutl hospital , In the north part of the city , Is maintained by the "Swedish Lutheran church , and la In charge of the Order of Deaconncsses. The Clarkson Memorial hospital , 1716 DoJge faction. The best evidence of their supat-lor- Ity lies In the fact that although placed on the market a comparatively short time ago , the orders ar ? nearly ah.ajs In excess of the supply. Good llvcis who have once tried them will not bs satisfied with any other brand , notwithstanding the higher prices necessitated by the extra expense Involved In their preparation. For ba It known that to raa ! < o meats of such excellence requires the service of experts who use the greatest care lu the selection and Inspection of the live animals , the trimming of the cuts , curing , smoking , and all the ollur details of their manufacture. DIAMOND C BRANDS. Thousands of readers of this article who are fanvUlar with The Codahy Packing Co's goods have perhaps gucsssd that reference Is hero made to the diamond C brand of Hams and Breakfast Ba con , and they will no. doubt be Gratified to know that the special formula and processes tindzr which they aie prepared are owned exclusively by and known only to The Cudahy Packing Co. , thus furnishing a gimrnntco that this now famous bran.1 will alwajs maintain Its reputation for delicate flavor and stylish appaarancs. CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL. The business of the Chemical and Pharma ceutical Department has Kept pace wllh the other dcpartmsnts by ehovlng a healthy growth with rrch succesdlng year. Tl sir i j Pepsin and kluJred prjparatlons ha\-3 at- talimJ an enviable standing with the medi cal fraternity , and the tests for strength OMA.HA PUBLIC LIBRARY. street. Is a charity of the Episcopal church. Children are treated free of charge. The Presbyterian hospital Is ut Twenty- sixth and Marcy streets , The Methodist hcspltal [ 3 on Twentieth street , near Harney. Douglas county maintains a store , where all kinds of supplies are kept for those citizens who may require help. The Associated Clarities Is an unilcnomlna. tlonal organization of charitable people , which maintains quarters all t'.ic year end cares for the deserving needy , regardless of race , color or religious belief- In addition to these there arc many other charitable organizations , sorno connected with the dlffemit churches , and others on an Independent basis , which arc none the less deserving and praiseworthy because managed an a smaller scale than thcao hero given. There are fifty hotels In the city , a num ber of them being first clces In every par ticular. A number of new hotels are now projected , and several of them will be built In time for tbo exposition. Omaha Is the military hcadquartcm of the Department of the Plattc. Fort Crook , recently comnletcd at a cost of JSOO.Oflft in the government , Is located a few miles south of the city , and U garrisoned by eight com panies of troops. The- officers of the depart ment have their headquarters In the city , and a largo supply depot Is maintained here. STATI3 AH ) FOH TUB IMPOSITION. Text of TrniiMiilNHlNNltpl | IIIII IH- iroiltiofil In tlu > HOIIHC. Tha following U the full text of the Trans- mUalsslppI Exposition bill Introduced Into the Nebraska legislature as hcso roll No. 93 , by Smith of Douglas : A Hill For nn Act to Appropriate $ KO,003 to aid In the Holding of tha Transmits- Hlppl and International Exposition at tha city of Omnlm , Nebraska , In tha year. 1S9S , nml to Provldo for the Appointment by the Governor of Twelve Dln-ctorH to llcpresent the State of Nobraskn , Upon the Directory of Hiild Exposition. Whereas , There In to bo held at tlio city of Omnlm , In the stnto of Nebraska , In the , ycnr Ib ! ) ? , an exposition , known an the ! "TraiiHmUglsiilppl ami International Kxpodl- tlon , " participated In by many western Htatcs , nnil Whereas , The nld exposition hnd tin' ' origin In a resolution unanimously adopted at n , former HP.sslon of the trnn8iiils ls lppl ( congress , participated In by til the states west of the Mlnplsslppl river , anilvnn do- tilKned to advertise and develop western Interests ; and , \\ViereuH , The conirress of the United States hOH pansed a bill authorizing and en couraging the holding of said exposition and mulling nn appropriation to provide foi an exhibit by the United States government ut tnld exposition , III it building to be con- Etrtietctl by the federal government ; nnd. Whereas , A cornor.itlon with a proper capital has been duly organized under the , IIIWH of the state of Nebraska , to carry on the business affairs ot Haiti exposition , and ] Is now proceeding with the work of prep aration , so that .unlil exposition may be held from Juno to November , in the year , IfcBS ; nnd. Whereas , The location of said exposl- tlon at the city of Omaiiin the state of has afforded to this state an auspicious opportunity to exhibit Its own resouicfs and products In said exposi tion , and , also , as a Btate to seeuro great and lasting benclltH an it result of the com- Injr of all the visitors from other Btates ; and , Whereas , Tills opportunity Is ono which will enable the people or Nebraska to refute - futo In a incut effective way the false and detrimental reports which have been cir culated concerning the mute , nnd to < 1cm- onstrato to all the world the great natural wealth and varied resources of Nebraska , and. AVherens , HomeBcekers and Investors can by meant ) of this exposition be attracted In largo numbora to .Nebraska . , and , Whereas , Private enterprise itlono can not adequately provide the necchsary cap ital for this Kicut public undertaking' , by which the whole state Is to bo so largely bcnclltcd , therefore , be It enaeted by the k'glslalnro of the mate of Nebraska : Section 1. That the ntato of Nebraska take part In said exposition an hereinafter provided. Sec. 2. That the governor of the state of Nebraska be , and lie Is hereby , authorized and directed to appoint twclvo Htato direc tor * , two boliiK from each congressional district of Nebraska , xild Htato directors to bo authorized and empowered to represent the Htato of Nebraska upon the board of director * of tlio Tronamlsslsslppl nnd In ternational Exposition. Sec3. . That the governor be , and Is hereby , authorized to fill any vacancy oc curring among said twelve state dlrcctorH. Sec. I. That the governor bo , and la hereby , authorized to notify the wild Transmlsslsslppt and International Expo sition of the appointments when inado OH nbovej provided. Sec. 5. That If Urn Raid Transmls.slRslppI and International Exposition shall within ninety days after the receipt of wild noti fication causa the said directors HO ap pointed by the Kovcinor to bo duly and legally elected dliectors of mild corpora tion , with full power itH Htich , nnd nt BUeh compensation as la provided In section 8 of this net , then the appropriation herein after provided for shall bo and bccomo available an below provided for the use of said exposition. gee. C. That for the purpose of assisting wild TrnnamlKslhHippI and International Ex position to properly plan , carry on , de velop nnd complete the Haiti exposition , the Hum of 1350,000 be , nnd the same ID hereby appropriated from the state treas ury , out of any fund not otherwise appro priated. Sec. 7. That said sum of money shall bo and become available for said exposi tion In flvo equal Installments during the period between July 1 , H97 and July 1 , 1803. and shall bo paid out by the Htatet treasurer upon warrants drawn to the order of the treasurer of the uald Trans- mlBslsBlppI nnd International Exposition by the auditor of Nebraska , who U hereby authorized and directed to draw the eatno i and purity cf their Hex Scale and Powdered Pepsin have not been equalled by any other manufacturer. RBX PEPSIN GUM. Rex Pepsin Gum , one of the outputs of this department , 1'cs been on tha market less than twclvo months. It met with Instant favor , and the orders for it are surprisingly numerous. It Is a mcst excellent article of Ita klnJ , and Its chief claim for recognition Is that each tablet actually contains one grain of standard test Hex Pepsin , which Is a sufficient quantity to aid the dlgest'lve pro cesses. It Is well known to the trade that a great many no-called Pepsin Gums do not contain any genuine Pepsin , except In name , and they are not slow to ljuy a real Pepsin Gum when It ran bo obtained from a flrot- class , reliable manufacturer , whose prepara tions are alwajs what they purport to be. GLUE WORKS. A little more than a year ago extensive glue works were erected at South Omaha , in which the gelatinous matter that was [ formerly shipped to eastern glue factories Is now converted Into a flrst-cxss quality of glue , right hero at home. The annual shipment amounts to several million pounds , ! and Its production gives steady employment to a number of hands. CUDAHY SOAP WORKS. The latest addition to this gigantic home Institution Is The Cudahy Soap Company , which began operations on a largs scale several weeks ago. The eoap factory Is sovcn stories In height , is equipped trough- out with ths most moJern machinery and ap pliances , and Is In ch.itgs of experienced upon requisition nuthoilzcd liy the re- eoidttl vote of n majority cl the directors of said exposition , anel upon said certifi cates of the president , showing that said vote has been had and recorded. Sec. S. That at the lime said twelve direc tors are elected by the stockholders of said exposition , and before the above ap propriation shall become available , the board of directors shall , by the proper ac tion , piovido nn order that during the term of ofllce cuch of said state directors on the board shall receive $75 per month compensation from said exposition , to gether with railway transportation , HO as to enable him to attend all meeting ! ) of the board of directors. This action by the , board of directors , when taken , shall be , duly certified to the state auditor and kept on file lit his olllce. j Sec. 9. The term of olllce of the twelve I state directors herein provided for sha'.l be- ! Kin with their appointment and end one month after the c.ose of the exposition , at which time they shall make to the governor .1 icpnrt. Said directors shall draw no other rotary or compensation for their serv ices than that above provided for , to bo paid by the said exposition. Fee. 10. W'lcroas , an emergency exists1 , this act shall take effect and bo In force from and after Its passage- . MJIIHAUKA I'HIJSH CO.MIIH.NT. Dodge Criterion : There seems to be a pretty general opinion among all ca.s.scn ! of nctvspapirs that the coming legislature should deal liberally with the Transmls- slbslppl Exposition and make an appro priation for an exhibition that will do Jus tice to our growing state , and be In some measure conur.cnsuiatc with the great good and competent men. It Is a certainty that the success attained bv the Cudahy's In other undfrtaklngs will follow this new de parture and soon develop 'it Into one of tha most prominent soap works of the west. The wide-spread connections and superior dis tributive facilities e'njojcil by the company 1-avo enabled It lo mal'e a very successful start. Tlio factory has been running to its utmost capacity from the day It opened , as the superior quality of the soap has com manded o full share of the trade In every city where It has been Intro duced. Cudahy's diamond C Soap , the leading laundry brand , U one of the finest pieces of goods that has ever been placed on the market , and any one who tries It will concede that two cakes will do as much work and give better results than Ihrco cakes of any other snap of like quality. This brand , In addition to usual shapes , Is also cut in twin bars and packed In cartons , making a convenient and deslr- able toilet size. Cudahy'R White Ash Is a floating eoap. It Is a combination bath , toilet nnd fancy laundry soap , and Is sure to suit every ono who wishes a specially fine article. It Is cut and placed on the inaikct In twin bars , which present a handsome appearance. In addition to these two leading brands tharo are Cudahy's Domestic Soap , Magic City Soap , Cudahy's diamond C Warning Com pounds , etc. , all of uhlch have equal merit with those above mentioned. They are packed In convenient sized bars suitable to the varied wants of consumers. It la gratifying to stnto that Nebraska merchants tmvff taken a lively Interest In this newest enterprise o ! the Cudahy's , and have shown a disposition to help the Indus- benefit to our state -In pencral. It will bring pcopto and money In'.c our state and , Indi rectly , wo will all bo benefited. We think the exposition should receive the hearty co operation of all Nebraska people and we believe It will. Madison Chronicle : The Transmt&TlwIppI Exposition which h to be held In Omaha In 1S9S will bo tbo grandest advertisement for Nebraska ever vouchsafed our people , and every citizen of the state should con stitute hlm&elf a committee of cue to further the efforts of the managers lu bringing It to a grand and successful l ue. Over $100- 000 has already been subscribed , and the government has pledged $200.000 more for a government exhibit. Mr. E. Hoscwatcr , edi tor of The Omaha Bee , has been appointed manager of the department of publicity , which Is a guaranty that the details of thoroughly advertising the exposition will be carefully looked after. Dawson Newsboy : The Transmlsalsslppl Exposition , to be hold at Omaha , Neb. , In 1S9S , bids fair to be ono of th& bcsfi exhibits of Us kind ever attempted. Alt of the tram- mlssisslppl statca fhould , and probably will , participate in tl is exposition ; and as for Nebraska nothing could be more bencflclil to her various interests than a successful consummation of the contemplated oxpcal- tlon. The people of this otate , especially imch who are financially Interested will make no mistake it generous support Is given to- wai\l the carrying on of this work ; and no citizen of Nebraska who h proud of his state will refuse or neglect to give the undertaking at least his moral support. The prcw of the i h , NEW OMAHA FEDERAL BUILDING the state wilt derive from the exposition. Nebraska cannot well afford to bo parul- monlous In this matter , and wo hope to fico her get to the front as oho ought. North Bend Republican : The com mittees appointed to make arrangements for the great TraiiHinlasUslppl Exposition are now hard at work and nothing will bo left undone to maku the exposition a great success. Subscription * amounting to over $400,000 have already been secured , and congress has pledged not leas than $200,000 more. The exposition will bo a great ad vertisement for the whole Transmlsslsslppl region , and especially Nebraska and all Ne- braskana should bo ready to push It along. Surprise Herald : The TransmlsslBslppl Exposition to bo held at Omaha In 1898 Is fast getting Into shape. The Omaha people have subscribed $400,000 to Its capital stock , confirms has donated $200,000 and In all probabilities our coining legislature will vote a liberal appropriation for the exhibition , This exposition will certainty bo of great state will no doubt do Its full share In keepIng - Ing the matter before the world by giving It the widest publicity possible. Sketches and letters descriptive- the various features of the expedition will appear In the columns of this paper later on , and no doubt will provo Interesting reading ta our patrons. Hlldrcth Telescope : The coming session ol the Nebraska legislature will bo called upon to make an appropriation for the Transmlsslsclppl Exposition to bo held at Omaha In 16)8 ! ) , and It Is to bo earnestly hoped that It will bo a liberal one. Over $400,000 has already been seemed In sub scriptions to Its capital stock , and congress has appropriated $200,000 to make a govern ment oxhlblt , and now It remains for Ne braska to do the right thing. It will bo the poorest kind of economy for our legislature. to refuse to make a liberal appropriation. Wo may never again have such an oppor tunity to show to the world the vast re sources of our great commonwealth , hvery Nebraskan who loves his state and takes pildo In her development will take off his try by putting the goods In their stores and placing them prominently brfure their cus tomers. Wo feel sure that the well estab lished reputation of the manufacturers and ; the superior quality of the snap will amply Justify the merchants for , U.iejr ac n , , , . . , It there 'Is any merit In ( ho homo Industry movement which has lately" developed so largely , the Nebraska jobbers , dealers anil consumers should extend hearty encourage ment to this new South Omaha enterprise1 , for the Cudahy Soap Is not only a Nebraska product In point of manufacture , but the chief Ingredients which compose It are grown and developed on Ncbnukii"soilt < n * ll t I IK , M PAY ROLLS. The pay rolls of the Cudahy "Caching Com pany ohoxv that from 2,700 to 3,000 operatives T and employees were steadily at work during _ 9 the past year , to whom the sum ot nearly $1,500,000.00 was paid. Tills largo amount of cash , most of wl.'lch has been spent , In Omaha and South Omaha , has been of vast , benefit to the merchants of those' cities , and ; has unquestionably enabled many of them to pull through th ? hard and dull times witb which we have all had to contend. As stated elsewhere In tis ) | article , the goods of The Cudahy Packing Company maybe bo found for sale on the shsh'e's and In the \varo houses of merchants in every vlllago and city of our own land , as well as In nearly all foreign countries. The cities of Omaha and South Omaha , and Indeed the whole * state of Nebraska , may well feel proud of being so widely advertised by means of prod ucts of such a high standard and uniform excellence. : f and do everything In his power to make the Trnnsmlsslsslppl Exposition 'in 1893 a grand success In every respect. Kearney Hub : Edward Hosewater , editor of The Omaha Dee , having -been 'appointed manager of the department of publicity of the Transmlrislsslppl Expo'sUlotv , Issues a circular letter to the press iqylting news paper co-opcratlon In making known the fcopc of the enterprise- and the advantages that must accuro to the states west of the * Mlstlsslppl. through the holdfng of Ihe ex position. Mr. Hoscwater's request will have , > a hearty response. Ho Is ono of the best known men In the west , and ono of .the best fitted for the position , and the work that hau been given out to his management and supervision will bo well dona In every particular. When It Is understood that the country \\crt of the Mississippi comprises about two-thirds of the area of the country , nnd that It pc&iesscs all the elements of wealth necessary to make It as nearly In dependent of any other section as ono country can be Independent of another. It will bo realized that there are great poa- Elblllllcs In tlio coming exposition , which will be more nearly national than any heretofore - toforo held In the United States , aside from the Centennial exposition and the World's fair. rrn.\\sMississiri'r Coiiiiiieiiilntloii front n .South * eme NiiiiTerr" " * " -Mlntita Constitution . , . While every movement which seeks to d - vcltip the iet > ources of the country Is a iliatter ot iiational interest , regardless Qttha section in whhli It may bo located , the Trano mUUsMppl and Internatlon'aI"Ex'ftccltlo'n to lo held at Omaha , Neb , , njx& : & , ytar ) a ot uore : than ordinary significance , .UivJe from Illustrating the varied rerourctn of t''o catintry along Industrial , ( scientific anJ r-jricu'.tnral lines of progressU ; will bo the ll-3t ireltlon of this kind ever held wcsb , f Iho Mississippi river. - " " - There Is a marvelous record o grojyth. con- flcniKl In this Eluiple statement. Only a few jcaru ago the great wcstern.luUf ilitbc , con- ti.cnt : was a barren wilderness , occupied byi trltffi of navugo Indians. Torlayr however. It . floiign to civilization In the broadest ami btst meaning of that term. ir'Urihe : hone c : a thrifty , progressive and cntcrnrJalnic | 0"plc , who have put thslr circ'rgrefl Into II * 9ll'and made It the Imperial Kraaajry.ttf , the > tatlon. It Is also the abele of manufacttir- \r \ ( Industry , es the proBivssof tlioowcat eiurinsr the past few ycara abundantly nhows.i rho movement to hold anexpedition la uiualia was Inaugurated several months ngo.i The ' ' ' " enterprise lisa Gteadlly'fe'rowTi'ln "mag nitude , honover , until now tjB ( njan Q ( tha incorporatore Is to hold an exposition which ) will bo colossal and world-wldiMln-IU.tlmri . actor. That the exposition will bo a pro- nounccd siicccsa Is evident not only-from tho. varied and Infinite resources cf the west , bu8 In a still higher degree , frdnrtho'sIccplcAd and unremitting activities ot our tranc * miasisslppl brethren , The authorl/ca capital of the TransmlssU-i slppl and International Exposition com- > P.a"yn'sflxci' ' ' "t $1.000,000. Of this BIIRV $400,000 has already boon subscribed , whllo' the balance will bo wised within the next ) six months. It Is undcrntood that thoJcRls- lature of Nebraska has been asked to ap- , proprlato $250,000 , and that Indications point ) to a favorable consideration of this icqucut. Last Juno a measure was adopted In ctniH gross appropriating $200,000 toward n goiM eminent oxhlblt. and them t nmn iltii hoot that thto appropriation will bo Inn creased during the present session. It Is needkss to assure our western broth-l ron that tha oytnpathlca of Iho uouth are ! moat cordially enlisted In this great entor-i prise. Ueiwcon fho two sections therearot inainy strong tied of natural Intoreat and affec Ion. Especially | a | hl , true In tht relationship which exists between Georgia * ' . " ' . Nbra8la. ; [ and to nay that QeorgU w Inhcs her slater stategodipofd In her main- undorlnklUK ls' ln a measure , super- Uuoiis There-Is nothing In the Omaha exposi tion which conflicts In the | can with tba great Industrial enterprlso to bo held Iti Nashvlllo this year. They occur at different times , and , whllo the ; ' ore both Interna tional In scope , 1lko our own exposition two years ago , their purpose la to advance * the welfare of the country and to make U a utlll greater blessing to Iho world , Thp ontlro Boutb. therefore , cordially unllci In wishing for the TransrnUsUslppl and International Expedition a proepcrpuj and uucceisful c * rear. / t