THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1905.
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FATHER OF ARBUR DAY
Statu of J. Sterling Morton ii Urmiled at
Ytbrtika City.
GROVER CLEVELAND PKINCIPAL SPEAKER
ftlonlnK Trlbate tn l.lfc of IHalln
galhed Xrbriakan hj Ihf Former
President und Member of
III Cabinet.
(Continued from First Fage.)
eulogle tn the dead, reviewing the !ife
and associations of the father of Arbor
day and left only the soft feeling of love
and respect with their hearers.
Kmerelea at Monument.
Th exercise, held on an Improvised plat
form In the center of the park tit the
edge of the monument grounds, presented
a trying ordeal, because of the raw, pene
trating weather and sunless sky. Only
once did the sun break through the cloud
and then but timidly. Shortly before 2 p. m.
the Cleveland party left Arbor lodge for
the scene of the exercises. Mr. and Mrs.
Cleveland rode In the first carriage. In
which also were Dr. and Mrs. George L.
Miller of Omaha. Cheering crowds followed
the line of carriages and It was with dif
ficulty that the committeemen In charge
of affairs succeeded In forcing the vehicles
through the throng.
On the platform were these men and
women:
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs.
Btevenson. David R. Francis, Hilary A.
Herbert, Governor and Mrs. Mickey, For
mer Senator and Mrs. Manderson, Senator
Millard, Former Senator Dietrich, Forme
Oovernor Crounse, E. P. Ripley, Dr. and
Mrs. George L. Miller, Edward Rosewater,
J. M. Woolworth, George B. Harris, Gen
eral John C. Cowin, Paul, Joy, Mark
Morton, the three sons and the grandson;
Sterling Morton and Mlns Emma Morton.
Near the stand were seated Chancellor
Andrr-s of the university. Former Comp
troller Eekles, Former Governor liuyd,
Henry W. fates. Senator Burkctt and
other prominent men.
Former Attorney General Judson Harmon
waa detained by Illness, wiring from Cin
cinnati ho could not be present.
John W. Stetnhart, chairman of the ex
ecutive committee of the Arbor Day Me
morial association, presided. After music
by a band. Rt. Rev. A. I,. Williams,
bishop-coadjutor of the Episcopal church
of Omaha, pronounced the invocation.
Bishop Williams' prayer' was read with
eloquent and deep effect. Chairman Stein
hart then extended Nebraska City's greet
ing and Introduced Governor Mickey.
Mr. Stelnhart took occasion to review the
work of the association which had brought
about the erection and dedication of this
great shaft. The association was organized
May 1 1902, Mr. Morton's death occurring
April 17 of that year. The fund was raised
by popular subscription. Nebraska City
Hiving more than any other city and Ne
braska more than any other state. Yet,
lie said, the statue was to commemorate
a man and his work of national and
world-wide significance.
Mickey Start Speeches.
Oovernor Mickey was received with earn
est applause. The governor, like the
forther president and vice president after
him, read his speech. His voice was Clear,
trong and well sustained. He brought
forth loud cheers when he mentioned the
act of President Cleveland In appointing
Mr. Morton to his cabinet and again when
hft said: "Morton as a cabinet officer addd
new and Imperishable luster to the name
of Nebraska."
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen : This
Is an occasion of extraordinary inteiest.
Never before in the history of Nebraska
has such a scene been enacted as is before
us today. True, a number of our great
men have, received distinguished mortuary
honors, but this Is the first time that the
east ha joined us In paying tribute to ono
Whose fume Ir. wider thun mute bounds
and whose memory Is u national heritage.
On a certain memorable occasion, when
the passions of men were running high
under the impulse of thrilling oratory, it
waa the lamented GarfU-ld who uuited the
' storm by the signilicunt remark: "it is
from calm level of the sea that all hetgths
and depths are measured." In a similar
sense It can be said that from the peaceful
le pose of the tomb the truest measurements
can be applied to man's claim to greatness.
As we gather today on this historic spot
and briefly reflect on the Hie and achieve
ments of him who embellished its natural
beauty and hallowed it for all time, we are
perhaps more conscious than ever of the
genius of J. Sterling Morton and of the
distinguished service which he rendered to
utate and nation. Nebraska ia proud of
his memory. We owe him a debt which
we can only pay with the homage of grate
ful hearts. He came to our state in the
early pioneer days, fresh from college and
the mora alluring scenes of the east, and
gave the best years of hi life to the de
velopment of a new country within which
hi prophetic vision saw the unmistakable
igna of promts. H and hi youthful
bride seemed' to realise that Nebraska
needed them and that here was their ap
pointed life work.
Though at times engaged In other pursuits
Mr, Morton was always passionately fond
of agriculture and horticulture and lie
never divorced himself from thorn) Interests.
Ho was a practical farmer. He made a
careful study of the subject from the stand
point of a Nebrskan, surrounded by the
condition that then existed In the terri
tory, and his painstaking research proved
of great value, not only to himself, but to
all others Interested along similar lines
with whom he came In contact. He was the
THE VALIK OK CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How tsefnt It
I
la Precardiac Health aad Brant).
Nearly everybody knows that charcoal Is
the safest and most efficient disinfectant
and purifier In nature, but few realise Its
value when taken Into the human system
for the same cleansing purpose.
Charcoal I a remedy that the more you
take of It the better; It la not a drug at
alU hut simply absorbs the gases and Im
purities always present in the stomach and
Intestines and carries them out of the
system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after smok
ing, drinking or after eating onions and
other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clear and Improves
the complexion, It whitens Ilia teeth and
further acts as a natural and eminently
saf cathartic.
It absorb the Injurious gases which col
lect In the stomach and bowels; it disin
fects the mouth and throat from the pouton
of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal In one form or
another, but probably th best charcoal
and the most for the money U In Stuart's
Charcoal Losengea. They are composed of
ha finest powdered willow charcoal and
other harmless antiseptics In tablet form,
ori rather. In th form of large, pleasant!
tasting losengea, th charcoal being mixed
aith hooey,
the dally use of the losengea will soon
111 In a much Improved condition of the
general health, better complexion, sweeter
breath, and purer Mood, and the beauty of
It 1 that no possible harm can result from
their continued use, but, on the contrary,
' ir(. benefit.
A, Buffalo physician, in speaking of the
benefit of charcoal, says: advise
Stuart' Charcoal Loienge to all patisnu
suffering from ga lu the stomach and
bowels, and to clear the complexion and
purify th breath, mouth and throat -
also believe the liver la greatly benefited
by th dally us of them; they roat but
tinti a box at drug stores, and although
In aum sen a patent preparation, yet 1
bellev I get nor ana oetier charcoal in
Stuart' Charcoal Loxengra than In any of
th ordinary charcoal tablet."
kind of a men who addressed himself to a
difficult problem anil worked It out by
sher for-e of tnrninl power.
Those were the ilny when Nebraska was
trying to demonstrate Its ultimate rights
to statehood ami it was most fortunae
that It had within Its borders such men
as Mr, Morton. As member of the 1'cr
rltorlul Hoard of Asrlculture and the
Territorial Horticultural society he did
much In developing the two fundamental
resources of Iihi Is now our state, end
the efforts of lilmsflf and his compatriots
along these lines attracted settlers from
the cast and thus shortened the territorial
day. He blazed the way that others might
follow. Hy the power of example he dem
onstrated the possibilities of the land and
encouraged the pioneers In subduing the
refrnitorv conditions with which they had
to deal, "lie was the apostle of evolution,
the inspiration of a large following of
home builders, who looked to him as their
natural leader. Of his numerous political
successes In those earlv days I need not
sieak. Suffice It to say that whatever
position he was called on to fill he brought
to It a devotion to duly and an honesty
of purpose which compelled the respect of
his political opponents and greatly en
deared him to those with whom he was
associated la the discharge of public busi
ness. Those who knew him bekt appre
ciate the fact that he largely controlled
what we call "destiny," simply because he
waa able to correctly read the signs of the
times and thus shape his own affairs and
Interests In harmony with the oncoming
tide of events.
Arbor Day Best Claim to Fame.
His greatest political honor came to him
when lie Was appointed secretary of agri
culture by President Cleveland, the hon
ored gentleman whom we are proud to have
with us toduy and who will deliver the
principal address. For this cabinet posi
tion Mr. Morton was pre-eminently fitted
and he gave to the office a wealth of prac
tical knowledge and a brilliancy of Intel
lect which made him one of the most
popular members of the administrative
council and added new lustre to the fame
of Nebraska. Possibly tils best claim to
fame lies In the fact that he was the au
thor of that popular festival known as
"Arbor day.- He waa always a
lover of trees. No one better appreciated
their value, both from a practical and an
artistic standpoint, or better understood
their effect upon climatic conditions. He
viewed with alarm the denuding of for
ests in timbered countries and conceived
the Idea of counteracting that Influence and
at the same time making the prairies of
the west more inhabitable by concentrating
the thought of the country for a single
day each year on the subject of tree plant
ing. Accordingly, on January 4, 174. before
a meeting of the State Hoard of Agricul
ture, he introduced the resolution which
created and named Arbor day. At that
time Hon Robert W. Furnas was governor
and he entered Into the spirit of the reso
lution by proclaiming April 8 of that year
as a dav for general tree planting. The
annual date has since been -changed to
April 22. Mr. Morton's blrtnday, and has
received legislative recognition. The cus
tom has grown in popularity with each
pausing year and has been adopted by
most, if not all, of the states of the union.
No more fitting monument will ever be
reared to his memory than tne countless
number of trees which now stand as tes
timonials of his fnr-sighhted beneficence.
We are assembled upon this occuslon to
do further honor to his memory by the
unveiling of a monument of granite, reared
at the suggestion of loving hearts, as an
added tribute of respect and veneration.
To these solemn services it is my great
privilege to cordially welcome you. Presi
dent Cleveland. hIso the colleagues who
served with Mr. Morton In your cabinet,
and all others from abrood who have hon
ored this hour with their presence. Y e
are rejoiced to have you with us and to
share in the homage whleh we here lay
at the shrine of genius. The Illustrious
dead wos not ours alone. His achieve
ments were broader than state lines and
his virtues are worthy of national emula
tion. It is fitting that this vast audience
should lav aside the duties of the present
and assemble for brief consideration of
the life of such a man as J. Sterling Mor
ton. I trust that the lessons of the hour
may make a deep Impression upon each
one of us and that we may all bo inspired
to higher Ideals. Again I bid you a cordial
welcome.
Mr. 8telnhart then presented the former
president. He referred to him as a charac
ter which grows In the esteem and affec
tions of the country he served a time
progresses.
Tribute from Former Chief.
Mr. Cleveland arose to speak at 2:45 and
concluded at 3:05. He spoke from his
nianuscrlpt, but at most times one would
not have appreciated this fact. His force,
earnestness, power of utterance and de
cisiveness blended Into fervid eloquence at
times and his entire address was highly
enjoyable. When the former president said
at the outset that it wa superfluous for
him to dwell on the large heartedness and
warmth or spirit of the late Nebraskan
"here among you. Ills friends and nelgh
buls. hla voice trembled and eye mois
tened.
Aaaln Mr. Cleveland showed emotion
when he referred to his association with
Mr. Morion.
Mr. Cleveland was Interrupted several
times by the plaudits of his hearers. When
he came to the domestic side of this great
lifeils voice almost broke and he seemed
unable to restrain the tears which before
had but slightly dimmed his eye.
He turned and jfaced the three stalwart
eons, all perfect specimens oi pnysicm
manhood and successful In their various
work, and said: "Let his sons understand
that that success which endures Is that
achieved in the spirit which animated their
Illustrious father." Mr. Cleveland said:
I have not come to the surviving family
of J. Sterling Morton, and to those who
were his Intimate menus ana neiguuor.
for the Durnose of bringing from afar
superfluous recital of his virtues and men
tal endowment. You who, witnin tne sa
cred precincts of his home, knew the
warmtli of his love. you. who dally found
cheer and delight In the aunliglit of hi
steady, constant friendship, and you, his
immediate fellow citizens, wno nave oeen
stirred to admiration and attachment of
his unkeltlsh and effective laltor in behalf
of those with whom his lot was cast, need
no words of mine to arouse in your minds
the sentiments which bent this commemo
rative occasion. Even though all were
silent, the beautiful monument here erected
would Itself eloquently signify the love ana
frlendshlD and admiration which are today
revived by the recollection of un affection
ate, dutiful and userul lire.
But I am not here without a mission.
I would fain Interpret this monument
message to me. as It recalls my close com
nanlonshln and co-operation, in the dis
charge of the highest public duly, with the
man we honor. 1 am here to give evidence
concerning the things he revealed to me In
the light of that companionship and co
oeratlori. This Is but to testify to hi
lofty civic righteousness, his simple and
sure standards of public morality, his stem
Insistence on official honesty, his sturdy
adherence to opinions deliberately and con
scientiously adopted, his generous conces
sion to others ot every result or their er
forts, and his passionate desire to serve
the best interests in Ins fellow country
men.
Unrton Defended Right.
I am not required, for the sake of ex
aggerated tribute, to insist that In the
mere possession of these virtues our friend
was distinguished above all others Rut
it must be said that he stood out front
amidst a vast congregation of others who
believed and knew the right, because in
defense of the right as be believed ami
knew it, he was willing to light and suffer.
nut only In a small arena of private and
social existence, but in the fiercer, deadlier
amphitheater or public lire. tie believed
that the same care and good faith exacted
by a trust undertaken (or an Individual
were due to the people from those who
assumed official responsibilities; and ho
believed that waste in publio expenditure
was sin. These beliefs were not in Ins
mind mere comfortable sentiments, mildly
stimulating to self-righteouaiieas, but Here
active incentives to battle. The noxious
atmosphere of governmental extravagance
could not blind his eyes: nor could the
ridicule of tiiox who had learned to scoff
at olilclal economy, or the threats of IIiok
who perfidiously contrived to appropriate
public funds to private gain, drive him to
compromise with wrong. Hiild and defiant
in the midst of it all, be tuok brave coun
sel ,f conscience, as did 'he dauntl.ua
Father of Reformation, wno cried out to hi
tormentors: "I cannot and will nut re
tract an thing: for to act against eon
science U unsafe and unholy."
Thus it was that our friend's fine moral
perception and his love of rectitude sited a
bright and unwavering light on the path
of official obligation, and thus did his clear
discernment of duty lend lmpreivenea to
his efforts toward the highest usefulness
In public office It was, however, his keen
Intelligence and his worldly wisdom that
taught lilm that an effective equipment for
the best public service needed a large ad
mixture of sterner stuff, and there was
never a servant of the people who In their
cause nut misrepresentation and unjust
accusation with more fortitude, or saw the
submergence of friendly relations with
more reaignation or dealt harder blows lo
dishonesty and wrong, whether lurking
&ith friun, .... r
I As a tiloneer among the settlers o. lu
great west he espoused with affectionate
real every movement or Interest thst prom
ised Its development and prosperity, but
even this be did with such strict subordina
tion to the commands of conscience and
with such courageous reliance upon the
strength that comes of clear conviction
that In advocating his beliefs on economic
and financial topics he did not hesitate to
attack the opinions and prejudices of those
with whom he had made his home. There
was no bitterness of heart in all this, but
there was the positive, rugged earnestness
of a strong, determined man. quite content
to trust time and sober second thought for
his vindication.
Lover of Nature.
Our friend loved nature with constancy
and delight and through nature he was
led to a reverent love of the Maker of the
Vnlverse. He served the purposes of God
on earth and taught his fellow countrymen
to reallxe their relationship to nature ana
the Father of all created thlnga when he
established the planting ofyrees as a cus
tom of general observance among our peo
ple. This work was done without trumpet
ing the praise of the matt who founded Ar
bor day and without perverting Its benefi
cent design to the exploitation of his fame.
It was done modestly and quietly In keep
ing with the disposition of Its promoter and
his estimate of reasonable service. No
beautiful crest or elaborate coat of arms
would no well Illustrate his grand sim
plicity or typify the spirit In which this
prolect had Its rise and rompletlon as Its
svmbolixatlo'n by a growing tree surmount
ing the homely legend, "Plant Trees."
Though the erection of this monument
may have had Its beginning In the loving
appreciation of Arbor day, we cannot
escape the feeling that It would tell but
little of the storv of the life and career of
the founder of -that day If there were not
Imperlshahlv Inscribed upon It the words,
"Pioneer. Statesman, Scholar" as well as
"Tree Planter." And even with all that has
been here bullded and InstVlbed. those who
knew him best and loved him most cannot
see In this dull, cold effigy any presentment
of the tenderness and unceasing affection of
the father and brother, and the cneerrui
ness nnd mirth which In his hours of re
laxation he brought to his home and fire
side, nor the open-heartedness and con
tagious good humor which he gave to Inti
mate companionship. The monument that
recalls these features of his heart and soul
Is built on the hallowed ground of memory.
And vet none of us should go from this
place untouched by the lesson which this
statue teaches. Here we should learn that
character, uneorrupted by the contagion of
ignoble things and un weakened by the cor
rosion of sordldness and money madness, is
the cornerstone of every truly tifeful life
nnd of every genuinely noble achievement.
Wo shall do violence to the moral sense
which God has vouchsafed to humanity If,
amid these surroundings, we close our
minds to the truth, that character repre
sents the real value of a man according to
the unalterable standard of fine gold, nnd
that it differs Immeasurably from reputa
tion, which measures a man's worth by the
shifting and untrue standnrds of mean am
bition or successful cupidity. We have fal
len unon davs when our Deotila .ire more
than ever turning away frvm their old
faith In the saving grace ot character and
flocking- to the worship of money-making
Idols. Dally and hourly. In the llcht or in
vestigation and exposure. cfracterless
lives are seen In appalling numbers, with
out ehnrt nr comoass. crowded unon the
rocks and shoals or faithlessness and breach
of trust. How 111 have these wrecked lives
exchanged the safe course and the harbor
of honor and usefulness which character
and rectitude point out. for a wild and
headlong rush over unknown sea in a con
suming search for pelf.
Rounded Oat Successful Life.
If our people ever return again to their
trust In character as a steadying force in
our restless enterprise and Immense ma
terial growth. It will be when they take to
heart the full significance of such a com
memoration as this. We memorialize a
man who not only earned the lasting honor
of his countrymen, but whose life, In all
things worthy of high endeavor, was abun
dantly successful. As a pioneer who labored
to Improve the new country or his home, he
lived to see It blossom as the rose; as a
scholar he cultivated his own mental
powers and acquired knowledge In order
that he might be able to Instruct and bene
fit others; as a statesman ne lert tne im
press or high aspiration upon our citizen
ship and of usefulness and fidelity upon our
fiubllc life; and as the father of tree plant
ng he gained the grateful remembrance of
the old and young of the present genera
tion and that of generations yet unborn.
All these things he wrought out through
the power of a strong wholesome, patriotic
and beautiful character.
Let those of us who were his fellow citi
zens and knew his life, heed his example, to
the end that our work may be more unsel
fish and more loyal to th purposes of God
nnd the betterment ot our fellow men. Let
his sons. In whom was centered all his
worldlv pride, remember that t only suc
cess that is satisfying and honorable Is that
achieved In their father' spirit and high re
solve. It is fitting that this monument should re
call memories that must not die. t Is well
that It should arouse the liv.tg to noble
endeavor. But to the dead It avails not. He
has reared his own monument, "more dur
able than brass or stono."
Herbert Praise Colleague.
Mr. Herbert, the Alabama member of
the last Cleveland cabinet, spoke of the
cordial relations existing between north
and south, the Influence of the men who
had helped heal the breach and aaid none
was more zealous for a reunited country
than the late lamented Morton. In this
connection lie paid high tribute to the late
President McKlnley and President Roose
velt, referring especially to the speeches
the president ha Just made on' hi visit to
the south.
The memory of him In whose honor you
unveil this statue toduy has nothing to fenr
from his intimates at Washington, for they
who were closest to him there not only
loved him best, but honored lilm most.
Sterling Morton, when he was selected for
a place In Mr. Cleveland cabinet hud not
filled any office in which he could accom
plish a national reputation; he had no ex
perience at the national capital, but it was
understood that he was chosen because of
his known abilities and Inflexible Integrity.
And absolutely Inflexible he proved to be.
Never In any Instance did lie pander to
public opinion, however widespread It might
be, by tolerating a measure that appeared
to lilm contrary to sound public policy. He
presided over a recently established depart
ment that was rapidly growing Into popu
larity. That popularity, as appeared from
their votes and speeches, was, In the opin
ion of congressmen, largely based upon the
wide distribution of garden seed among
farmers. Farmers were peculiarly the con
stituents or the secretary of agriculture.
This secretary was himself a farmer, and
If there was any class to which his warm
heart went nut more naturally than to any
other it was the tillers of the soil. Never
theless, he recommended to congress that
the distribution of garden seeds be largely
discontinued. Some of the congressmen
who could not answer his arguments other
wise called him a crank. If to be absolutely
honest In public life constitute a crank,
then Sterling Morton was a crank.
I never knew a better or a purer man.
Sitting near him for four years around the
council table of the president, where mat
ters of great moment were continually
being discussed, never did I hear from him
an opinion upon any question, foreign or
domestic, that was not direct and to the
point and worthy of great consideration;
and neither there nor elsewhere did I ever
discover In him a spark of Jealousy or envy
THE SECRET OF YOUTH
De Soto looked for the secret of youth In
a spring of gushing, life-giving waters,
which he waa sure lie would find in the
New World. Alchemists and sage (thou
sands ot them), have spent their live In
quest of it, but it la only found by those
happy people who yin digest and assimilate
the right food, which keep the physical
body perfect, that peace and comfort are
the sure result.
A remarkable man of V4 says: "For
many long years I suffered more or less
with chronic costlveness and painful Indi
gestion. This condition made life a great
burden to me, as you may well imagine.
"Two years ago 1 began to use Ui ape
Nuts af a food, and am thankful that I
did. It has been a blessing to me iu every
way. 1 first noticed that It restored my
digestion. There waa a great pain, but
was nothing to compare In Importance
with the fact that In a short time my
bowels were restored lo free and normal
action.
"The cure seemed to be complete; for
two years I have had none of the old
trouble. I use Urape-Nut food every
morning for breakfast and frequently eat
nothing else. The uae ha made me com
fortable and happy, and although I -will be
M year old next fall, I have become
strong and supple again, erect In figure,
and can wait Willi anybody and enjoy It."
Name given by I"ostum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich. "There's a reason."
Kad the little book, "The Road to Well-
111," In every package.
or any other feeling unworthy of th Chris
tian gentleman that he waa.
Fraael Point III Handiwork.
David R. Francis, former secretary of
the Interior, who began his political career
as mayor of St. Iouls at 34, then becam
governor of his state and achieved such
world renowned distinction as the head of
the great World s fair, was greeted with
Intensest enthusiasm.
"It fall to the lot of few men to be
honored as was Sterling Morton," he eald,
"and It falls to the lot of fewer men to
be survived by auch evidence of a useful
life."
He termed him a distinct product of th
west. Mr. Francis recalled that he had
urged the president to issue a proclama
tion setting aside 21,000,000 acres of the
public domain as forest reserves and said
that while congress opposed It. Morton
championed the movement, which became
successful, "more through hi efforts than
those of any other living man." And Mr.
Francis regarded that act alone as one
sufficient to endear him to the people of
this country forever.
"Long may the name and memory of
Sterling Morton be cherished in the heart
and memories of the people of Nebraska
and the nation," said Mr. Francis; "long
may the good deeds of his great life be re
membered and long may we cherish that
character which cites us to better deeds."
Leave lasting Imprlat.
Former Vice President Btevenson could
not suppress the deep feeling of emotion
which animated him. He paid a simple,
but emphatic tribute to his late colleague
and said the present event was fraught
with unusual national significance because
of the lasting imprint which the work of
Morton had left upon the affairs of hi
country. The venerable vice president
showed the effects of the penetrating air
and did not prolong his speech to any great
length, though ho was strong and vigorous
In his utterances.
"Kind, considerate, strong, valiant, up
right, he took courage always In his counsel
and never his fears,, nor ever-shrank from
conflict," was a finishing tribute Mr. Stev
enson paid the late sago of Arbor Lodge.
"His weapons were always those of the
warrior and never tho assassin."
Tribute of Llfe-Lona; Friend.
Dr. George L. Miller, a life-long friend
of the late statesman, was the last speaker.
The venerable pioneer editor whose name
Is coupled with that of Nebraska from the
early days and Omaha from It inclplency,
waa too full of feeling for his dead friend
and neighbor to give vigorous expression
to the word that' welled up in his bosom.
He paid a most fitting and tender tribute
to J. Sterling Morton, who was one of the
most potent factors In the progress and
development of Nebraska.
The act of unveiling the monument waa
simple and brief. From the speakers' stand
the crowd surrounded the plot on which
stands the shaft. The three sons of the
dead statesman took their places, with
bared heads, in the shadow of, the statue
and every head was bared as Sterling Mor
ton, son of Joy, and eldest grandson of the
Father of Arbor day, drew the cord which
exposed the magnificent bronze statue to
view. A fitting dirge was played by Nel
son's band, united with that from the In
stitute for the Blind. President and Mr.
Cleveland and the other noted members of
the party stood about 100 feet from the
monument, beside a cedar tree. After a
general Inspection of the monument the
distinguished visitors repaired to the Coun
try club, on the Morton grounds, for dinner
and thence to Arbor Lodge.
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE MOXl'MEXT
Figure and Base Coat About Thirty
Thousand Dollar.
"It Is simply fine," was Paul Morton'
comment on his father' statue.
This ia the first bronze atatue to be
erected in Nebraska. The figure ia about
eight feet tall. It I Intensely characteristic.
The cost of the figure alone was $15,000. It
was cost in Paris, and the granite base
i and bench, or sort of palisade of crescent
shape, are estimated to have cost another
$18,000. They came from Rhode Island.
The sculptor was Rudolph Evans, who waa
born In Washington. D. C, in 1878. He Is
a friend of Joy Morton and now resides In
New York.
The face of the pedestal bear this in
scription: J. Sterling Morton,
1832-1902.
Author of Arbor Day.
Inscribed on the granite bench are these:
"Love of Home Is Primary Patriotism"
and "Other Holidays Repose Upon the
Past; Arbor Day Proposes for the Future."
The monument stands on a gross covered
terrace In the center of Morton park and
i a qunrter of a mile from Arbor Lodge.
(LEVBLAXDS MAY VISIT OMAHA
Former President Xot Derided on
Future Itinerary.
Mr. Cleveland was not certain yesterday
evening when he would leave Nebraska
City.
"I would like to take a day and go to
Omaha with Mrs. Cleveland, where she
has property," he said, "but don't know
yet that I shall. I may, however, get up
there Sunday."
It was rumored the former president and
wife would spend some three week at
Arbor Lodge. This they denied yesterday.
i emphatically.
Though he strictly drew the line on be
ing Interviewed, Mr. Cleveland took occa
sion to aay of this, his furthest trip west:
"I am simply amazed at the greatness
and progress of the west, apparent on
every hand. I could not have realised It
without seeing it. I am delighted with my
VlMlt."
When the good-sized crowd was taking
advantage of the Informal reception at
the spacious and elegant Arbor Lodge be
fore the exercises, many asked where the
ex-president was. Presently Mr. Cleve
land, who had gone upstairs to find, him,
came down by his side and remarked:
"Here he Is. I found htm up there rest
ing." The former president saw several promi
nent Nebraskan he knew and greeted
them cordially. But he had little to say
to anyone except In the private of hi
retirement when Dr. George L. Miller and
other old friends were chatting with him
This renewal of old friendship he seemed to
enjoy.
Mr. Paul Morton had been asked to ar
range for the newspaper photographer to
get some views of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland
as well as some or the others. Mrs. Cleve
land, In her charming manner, very gra
clously yielded this concession and walked
with Mr. Morton out upon one of the wide
verandas and was photographed, then
again on the ground.
A picture had been taken of the ex-president,
but the photographer were anxious
for another one, so he came out, rather
reluctantly and, as he took his place with
his three cabinet officers, dryly remarked:
"I suppose w are now in the gun. These
fellows can't get enough of this, but I
guess we will give them another trial."
Then Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland came out
to get in their carriage and a. photographer
politely tripped up to the former first
woman of the land and asked if they might
have another picture.
"No." she said In her sweetest way, but
with enough emphasis to carry meaning.
"That is enough, I think "
Special Trala gervlr.
The Hurlingtun sppclal left Nebraska City
at 7 :-. last night and reached Omaha at
10 o'clock. It seven car war filled. Qea-
eral Passenger Agent Wakeley, General
Manderson and a few other occupied one
special car.
Tho Missouri raclfic train carried a large
number. Assistant General Freight Agent
Phllllppl accompanied It.
J18T BRC.l O THE F.tU'ITABI.K
Paul Morton Declare Kraftla? Mast
Be Stopped.
v "They are not my troubles, but they will
be settled."
This was Paul Morton's expression when
an Omaha banker asked him If he wa
not about tired out with his task of ad
Justing the affairs of the Equitable Life
Insurance company.
"No, not tired out. I have only begun."
added Mr. Morton, "and it la too early to
become fatigued. There la a vast work to
be done and it will be done; we shall go
to the very bottom of this matter. Graft
ing of this kind Is doomed; It must be
stopped."
Further than this Mr. Morton cculd not
be drawn into an Interview upon this sub
ject. FROM BAD TO WORSE
(Continued from First Page.)
Thirteenth corps was ordered to entrain
yesterday, but waa unable to atart. The
sudden and unexpected arrival of the bat
tleship Catherine II at Odessa, while the
remainder of the fleet Is announced to be
cruising at sea, has revived the rumor of
the mutiny reported to have taken place
on board that battleship and a second mu
tiny on the Knlas Potemklne, but there is
no confirmation of these rumor.
The dispatch to the Associated Press from
Odessa announced the bare fact of the
Catherine H's arrival there.
In spite of the fact that the revolution
ist party has the government almost by
the throat, persons well Informed as to the
situation are of the opinion that present
conditions cannot long endure. The prole
tariat, they say, will be first to feel the
pinch of hunger. There are Intimations
that the strike organization may early next
meek Issue a proclamation that the strike
ha served Its purposes and shown Ita
strength to the people and directing that
ine worxers resume tneir occupations, but
to be prepared for another and greater dem
onstration later, If necessary.
Herat I la Flame.
REVAL, Russia, Oct. 28. While the city
waa In darkness last night rioters sacked j
the stores and later marching crowds set
fire to the spirit shops, theater and othor j
buildings. Barricade were thrown up In '
various sections. Buildings were still In I
flames this morning. Troops are now ar- j
riving here. j
Eight persons were killed and forty were I
wounded during the encounters between !
the rioters and police and troops last night.
Crowds armed with rifles and revolvers
prevented the fire department from extln- I
gulshlng the flames at the theater.
AGAINST GOTHENBURG SYSTEM
National W. C. T. f. Convention Con
demn This Method of Controll
ing; Liquor Truffle.
LOS ANGELES, Cal., Oct. 28. The Na
tional Women' Christian Temperance
union convention at It session today
adopted a resolution presented by Miss
Belle Kearney of Flora, Miss., strongly
expressing approval of President Roose
velt' effort In the Interest of peace dur
ing the recent conference of Russian and
Japanese envoy at Portsmouth, N. H.
The most Interest in the questions dis
cussed wa In connection with the Gothen
burg system of controlling the liquor
traffic. The organization declared against
the scheme, which It ha been proposed to
adopt in this city, In no uncertain manner.
It was decided to print JO.OflO copies of
President Stevens' address for circulation
In Lo Angeles.
Nearly every pulpit In Los Angelea and
Pasadena will be occupied tomorrow by
some one of the visiting Women's Chris
tian Temperance union delegates. The
election of officer 1 set for next Tuesday.
It Is generally understood that Mrs. Ste
vens, Mis Anna Gordon, the vice president,
and, in fact, all other Incumbents who
can continue to aerve, will be re-elected.
Ball Swear Out Warrant.
Frank Reeves and M. A. Swenev were ar
rested on a warrant granted on the com
plaint of R. A. Ball, who chare, -a the two
men with assault and batter- Reeves was
arrested at 10 a. m. and Sweney at J:30
yesterday. Both were released on bonds of
WO each to appear for trial next Monday
morning, nan mages tne cnarge that the
two men, assisted by his divorced wire.
who since has bfrome Mrs. Swenev. met
him last night and administered a thrash
ing, much to his Injury, at Thlrty-llrst and
Mason streets.
Snowstorm In Kansas.
.KANSAS CITY. Oct. 28.-A heavy snow
storm prevailed today throughout central
and southern Kansas. It Is believed that
wheat will be benefited.
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