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THE OMAHA SUNDAY JME: JUNtt IK, 1911. GENESIS OF THE BEE-Early Struggle for Existence and The history of The Bee la a panorama of stirring pvents and thrilling Incidents. It la the history of a mighty struggle against adverse circumstances, for midable opposition, and obstacles which, during In Fancy, seemed almost insurmountable. It la a history af years of ceaseless toil, crowned with popular ap proval and support. Its success la not due to mere accident or good luck, but Is the result of years of hard labor and untiring exertion. The Daily Bee made Its first appearance on the 19th of June, 1871. It was a two-page, 12x18 sheet, live columns to a page and had the appearance of a Iheater program. In fact, the program of the Aca lemy of Music filled all but two columns of the first page. Five hundred copies were struck off at Red tleld Brothers' Job office, of which 'about 300 were laid upon the seats of the Academy of Music, and the remainder were distributed free In the stores end hotels. The name of H. Geralde appeared at the head of the column of paragraphs as editor and publisher, but the real publisher and founder was Edward Rose irate r, who was at that time manager of the Atlantic Ind Pacific telegraph lines and withheld his name to Ivold disagreeable notoriety In connection with what te then regarded aa a venture that would not survive Hxty days. No prospectus was Issued, but the fol lowing brief announcement was made In the first tumber: First Notice to the rublic. i "Attention Is directed to the special telegraphic lispatcnes or Tne umana Bee, containing tne latest . ' . Intelligence up to the hour of going to press, Thor- frUXiffgl, t 6CtCC 07-?& ttl Pugbly condensed, the telegraph newe of The Bee ZQ , r llspatcb.es of The Omaha Bee, containing the latest trill, It is to be hoped, afford some evidence, in add! lion to the other novelties, that the editor of this (ournal Is determined to deserve success 'in a hlth Irto untrodden field of Journalistic effort. To the bmaha public, ever prompt to recognize enterprise, Is thus presented, free of charge, what may, without ex Iggeration, be called the rectified essence of diurnal ilstory." The "essence," ao called, consisted of two-thirds Vt a column of telegraph from, home and foreign points, equal to one-third of a column of the present Dee. The Bee became a four-page paper on the 3d day f July, after printing twelve numbers. The four page edition was 8x12, with four columns to the page. Dn the 11th of July the paper was still running under the heading "H. Oeralde, Editor and Publisher," and In the editorial columns appears the following para graph: "We would fain direct attention to the communi cation of Hon. Edward Roaewater on the all Im portant topic here the high school Question. The tommunicatton needs no eulogy at our hands. It tpeaks for itself." , Mr. Rosewater't contributions continued to take the form largely of signed communications until July 17, when the following announcememnt was given to the public: Editor, Discloses Ills Identity. "The popular favor accorded The Omaha Bee aa a rratultous advertising medium and the general desire ixpressed by a large number of our citizens for its enlargement aa an evening Journal, warrant the hope If Its future success aa a thoroughly fearless and ln lependent exponent of public opinion. Mr. Harry Deralde will continue aa editor-in-chief, assisted by tentjemen of journalistic experience.. It wlll.be the Urn of the publisher, from the outset, to make The bee a newspaper in the true meaning of the word. "EDWARD ROSEWATER, "Publisher and Proprietor." On July 27, 1871, a second enlargement took place, making The. Bee four pages, 10x20, of five col Imns each, twelve ems wide. The third enlargement tame August 28, 1871, when it comprised four pages, 12x24 inches, six columns to the page. The price of lubscrlptlon was 12 H cents per week, or 60 cents per month. On September 12, 1871, notice appeared la follows: "NOTICE Mr. Robert Anderson is no longer connected In any capacity with this paper and no responsibilities Incurred by him will be recognized ly me. "E. ROSEWATER, Proprietor." On September 6 of the same year The Weekly Bee ir as established, later transformed Into The Twen tieth Century Farmer. As marking the auccessful completion of the first pear, the youthful Bee Indulged In these optimlstio reflections, taken from its editorial columns of De tember 30, 1871, under the caption, "The First Year:" Completion of the First Year. "In closing a most eventful year and entering ipon a yet unknown future, pregnant no doubt with bany changes to our city and state, we desire to ex tress our heartfelt appreciation of the support and friendship of the patrons of The Bee. It is especially ratifying to us that our Independent course in dls tusslng fearlessly and Impartially all questions of public policy has been rewarded by a constantly in creasing subscription list and advertising patronage, bf humble and unpretending origin, The Bee, typical M Industry and perseverance, has gradually enlarged Its sphere of .action, and we hope will be Lble ' to continue to labor for and wits the people for many years yet. We have no de lire to flaunt our flag defiantly in the breeze, al though we have In an unequal and bitter contest with lompetlng contemporaries succeeded, notwithstand ing their repeated predictions of failure. Our clrcu- latlon In Omaha Is today equal, if not larger than that of any newspaper In the city, and the people of Ihla state are gradually but surely advancing The Bee to the front rank as the organ of the people of Nebraska. Our patrons may rest assured that we , lhall spare no effort to show practically our apprecia tion of their encouragement by unswerving fidelity io principle and undaunted and vigorous exposure of lorruptlon in public places. Identified personally Hth Omaha and Nebraska for the last nine years, laving shared In Its early and continued struggles, we lhall continue In our efforts to advance our city and Hate on the high road toward prosperity and clvlllza Son. In this we need the co-operation of our friends, ind if their past support is a criterion, we have no tears for the future. We, therefore, look forward to 173 with calmness and confidence. It Is, we hope, b be an era of universal reform, of the downfall of btolerance and bigotry, of commercial progress and (rosperity not only In Omaha and Nebraska, but in te whole union." First Illustrations. ' i The first number of The Bee for 1872 had upon t front page a cartoon of a peaceable citizen going tor his mall to' the Omaha postoff Ice. It represented t mas armed with about a dozen firearms, several tnlves, a mountain howitzer drawn by an Ironclad log, and a revolver In his mouth. This was the first ilctorlal newspaper work done In Omaha. On Monday, April 15. 1872, C. B. Thomas, who d severed his connection with the Tribune and Subsequent Success Over Many Obstacles An Early Circulation a a ton, n m ClJKJ3Z, ?MCU& Republican aa lta editor, made a temporary engage ment as associate editor of The Bee. This engage ment terminated, however, a few days after the es tablishment was destroyed by fire June 11, 1872. On May 6, 1872, The Bee was again enlarged, this time to double Its size, and the publication office removed to 610 (old number) Twelfth street, two doors south of the original office. The proprietor had purchased a new dress of type, but the press work was done in the Redfield building on a Cincinnati drum cylinder press, operated by hand. Burned by Incendiaries. Eavl7 on the morning of June 11, 1872, The Bee office was destroyed by the torch of an incendiary, and the first announcement of the fire was made by The Bee on the afternoon of the same day. The do tailed aocount of how the fire was discovered and ex tinguished concluded with this reference to its trigin and the parties implicated in the crime: "The fire was undoubtedly the work of an incen diary, aa the flames when first discovered were breaking forth from the basement, and first story of The Bee office in the rear, and were running up the outside of the building on the south. There has been no fire In thebulldlng for nearly a month past. From these circumstances it was concluded by nearly every body that It was the devilish work of an incendiary. For various reasons the finger of suspicion was al most universally pointed to a Robert Anderson, who haa been employed for some months past as the book keeper of The Bee. . Last week he got drunk and neglected his business and waa accordingly discharged. To give the public notice that he was no longer con nected with this establishment In any manner what ever, it became necessary to insert a notice to that effect in the paper. This, of course, greatly angered Anderson at The Bee establishment, and his conversa tion haa turned more or less toward it. Yesterday he talked to the Redfielda of buying out or running this establishment. This, of course, was absurd, aa he has not a cent in the world. He asked Charles Redfield how much the three of them were making. He was told about $40 per week. He then said that if they accepted his proposition and bound themselves not to do any work they should have $100 a, week, and if they did not accept It they should never do another Job of work In this town. He wanted to clean out The Bee. Last evening between and 10 o'clock a negro woman saw a man going down Dodge street, and whom she thinks waa Anderson. ' "Anderson roomed in the upper story of Red field's building. This morning he waa up at a very early hour. When Mr. George Brewster, an employe of The Bee who roomed near Anderson,, waa awakened by L. C. Redfield,' he opened his door into the hall and saw Anderson passing Into his room. He waa Paddock's Characteristic Note V33(i efrovjwj3 as. 7 0 Certificate ??1tr - ' (US oone. not seen at the fire at all, and his unnatural absence only strengthened the suspicion. Instructions were accordingly given to have him arrested on sight. Mar shal Kimball commenced the search for him and ran across him on Tenth street, while he was rapidly going north. When arrested he said, among other things, that he had been re-engaged by Mr. Rosewater and waa to have gone to work again today. This we know to be a He. Another suspicious circumstance is that all his traps had been removed from his room to a house on Eighteenth street, a long distance from the fire. Anderson Is now in jail and will undergo a strong examination, and it is thought that enough circumstantial evidence can be gathered to prove that be Is the villain who set fire to The Bee office." It is proper to note here that Anderson was later prosecuted for arson, convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary, where he served a term of three years. The Original Advertising .Patrons of The Bee The advertising pages of the early Bee were an accurate directory of the business interests of the young city. Every business house of Importance was represented. Looking backward over these trade an nouncements evokes a flood of recollections of the men conspicuous in the commercial activities of the town. Many have been called to that "bourne whence no traveler returns," a majority have either retired from business or sought other fields of action. How few remain! Out of over 100 advertisers, representa tives of the city's commercial life, but three or four are in business today. The vicissitudes of business life long ago ex tinguished many of them and even before that made changes in the firm names, as well as in locations, but the early titles will be readily recognized. When The Bee celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary nine teen of these establishments were still active, as fol lows: Dewey, Trimble & Co., dealers in furniture. Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine company. Henry Hornberger, "IXL fresh, cool lager." . John Baumer, practical watchmaker. William N. Whitney, boots and shoes. Milton Rogers, dealer In stoves, hollow ware and castings. , O. H. & J. S. Collins, harness and leather. Frederick, the hatter. John Fruehauf, newspapers, periodicals and mag azines. W. T. Seaman, dealer in stationery. Kessler's summer garden. Homan's livery stable. Thanks Omaha, Douglat Co, Nebr.c , yoC sftCjt&U rftUrvt GcCu&dt (riUaL. 2s&sizsu -nni t Appreciation Expressed by -Met fvtuammt ccmmrr Omaha Neb ' Prl 89 l908 Eon. Xdward Rossveter, Idltor Ocha Bee, X desire to express to you ay eppreolstlon of the generous treat Bent eooordsd y the Bee In the roport of the Thursday night dinner. It was a good jisoe of work from a newspaper standpoint, while to ne personally It s an aot of kindness vhloh I highly appreolate. lermlt ae also te express to yon ny gratitude for your preseaoe on the eoesslon. referred to, and the'genardna words yon spoke. fill yon permit ae to hid you a cordial good-eye and to express the tope that yon nay retain your health and vigor for many many years to , Yours truly, (.JL 0 The editorial announcement of the fire calamity was: "Our present quarters are at Redfield'a Job office, Into which all of their material was moved back after the fire and at once' put In order for the ener- getlc boys of The Bee to go to work and get out this evening's paper, thus publishing the first account of their misfortune. The fire has not killed The Bee, but has only burnt up its hive and scorched its stinger. In two weeks The Bee will be itself again, appearing in an entirely new outfit, and with renewed life and energy, buzzing around as lively as ever." From June 11, 1872, until June 24, The Bee was published as a two-page sheet, 18x2 4, when It resumed Its full four-page makeup In a new dress, purged by the fire, with the following proclamation: "The Bee once more appears to Its readers in full dress, with lta banner flying. Even before the ex- Sanders & Co., groceries and provisions. Charles Shiverick, manufacturer and dealer In furniture. - V;,t First National bank. . Omaha National bank. Caldwell, Hamilton St Co., bankers. A. B. Huberman, practical watchmaker. James Stephenson, livery stable. Other firms represented in the advertising columns of the first issue of The Bee were as follows: Derby, the batter. Julius Meyer, Indian wigwam. M. J. Lourrantz, chimney cleaner. Drs. Charles & Paul, dentists. Alfred D. Jones, dry goods and shoes. Eaton, the photographer. The Orover & Baker Sewing Machine company. Richard Tlzard, ice cream parlor. Oscar Stenberg, sign painter. M. J. McKelllgan, importer of wines, liquors and cigars. Charles S. Goodrich, flags, fireworks and Chinese lanterns. John Ahmanson, dealer In groceries and provisions, v L. Schwartz, dealer In cigars. M. Hellman & Co., clothing and furnishing goods. Martin O. Griffin, general fire, life and marine in surance. The Turner Summer Garden. A. Droate, bookbinder. M. V. Mackey, grocer. Latey's Ice Cream Parlor. John Rath, dealer In groceries. from Letter Carriers OFFICE Or TBI POSTMASTER plratlon of the two weeks which it was anticipated would be required for our restoration and resurrec tion, we greet the public with renewed vigor have demonstrated that, like salamanders and Horlng safes, good newspapers are Indestructible. To those unacquainted with the great labor and sacrifice re quired for the accomplishment such a feat will per haps seem child's play. For eight days we traveled almost incessantly, endeavoring to find the necessary supplies and secure their prompt shipment by express. The express charges alone on material thus far re ceived amounts to over $150. In a new and com modious location, with facilities end machinery sv ond to none In the west, we expect in due tlmo to con vince the public that we are In earnest in our desire to establish a permanent first-class journal. It will, however, require time and encouragement for us to recover from our pecuniary losses and continue our labors. We therefore apply o our friends and patrons to give us a helping hand on our journey over the thorny path of journalism. Excelsior will here after, as heretofore, be our motto." First Anniversary, All this in one eventful year. Little wonder, then, that The Bee, July 22, 1872, should give way to this little exultation: "It la but twelve montha ago since The Bee first fluttered into our western press with its undeveloped wings. We have the first co'py before us. It la a sin gle sheet of paper, measuring Just 12x18 Incites, di vided Into five columns. It was then simply an hum ble little advertising sheet, seeking an Introduction Into the community as a free medium of wit and humor sandwiched between facts and figures. The Bee as a newspaper is not yet twelve months old. It is hardly weaned. To be sure it has had the measles, the whooping cough and several other diseases that little Bees are heir to, but in the world; of newspapers it will hardly be regarded as past Us babyhood. Only a few weeks ago it burned its clothes and little limbs In a scorching Incendiary fire, but has already recov ered from this disaster, and now It comes out on' dress parade among the other great newspapers In full dress. Today it adds another column to each wing and Is actually foolish enough to think of comparing circulation with some very old drones that have lived long among us and accomplished very little. In mak. lng this addition to lta flying capacity The Bee pro- poses to add nothing to the subscribers bills. On the contrary, The Bee adds a new feature to its bill of fare In the shape of a carefully prepared commer cial report, which branch of news it proposes to cul tivate Just as much as any honey producing flower. It will also be its aim to add to the general news de partment and Introduce other new features In Journal ism aa time progresses. The Bee may now be found at the supper table of the humblest laborer and me chanic, aa well as the tea table of the most dainty devotee of fashion. It is read by everybody, Is not afraid boldly to sting where and when it pleases, and intends to make life sweeter to those whose Industry, like It own, merits recognition and reward." George H. Peterson, cigars and tobacco. Dr. Stoddard, specialist in woman's diseases. National hotel, Joslah Morrison, proprietor. F. Court, boot and shoe dealer. C. M. Kendall, Ice cream and soda water stand. Tk rltv Unt.l V. V Puff. nrnnrlAtor. A . ..WW., -ow, tr - r - Mrs. C. Wood, fashionable milliner. A. Israel, tailoring. Wilson & Weber, dealers In Singer sewing ma-V chines. Jones & Davis, upholsterers. H. Bertbold & Co., junk store. Elgutter's loan office. Omaha Soap Worka, Powell ft Co., proprietors C. F. Goodman, soda and mineral water factory, Jones House, M. Donovan, proprietor. ' William Sexauer, wholesale and retail dealer In furniture. v S. Rothschild, dealer in clothing. Dr. Marwln, specialist. Wyman Eberhardt, dealers In baby buggies, F. L. Ruff, furnishing goods and tailoring. Vincent Burkley, clothing and gents' furnishing goods. . Grady ft Bros., groceries and provisions. T. C. Brunner, groceries. Sprague ft Co., livery. M. Adamsky, slipper maker. The Tivolt Garden, Dryer ft Blangenfeldt P. Cassily, wholesale liquor dealer. Elam Clark, manufacturer and dealer In flour, meal and feed. - McFadden, stoves, tin, copper and Ironware. C. L. Plgman, Empire bakery. Evans ft Durnall, teas and groceries. Dr. S. N. Witting. ' Fitch, second-hand furniture. J. H. Stein's tailoring establishment. Stratton ft Schneider, horse shoeing. O. H. Matterson, broom factory. Edward Kuehl, boot and shoe maker. A. Pollock, clothier. Pier ft Richards, wholesale and retail liquors. Thomas Keyes, tailor. A. E. Simpson, cigars and tobacco. Wyman ft Gulou, boots and shoes. John Llbb, manufacturing jeweler. ' ' O. A. Boekhoff, steam dyeing. A. Moyer, manufacturer of aash, doors and blinds, Sheeley Bros., meat market. J. P. Croft, musical depot A. Manning ft Co., practical horse shoeing. Urlau ft Bros., bakery. James Anderson, practical tailor. L. Woodworth, carriages and buggies. O. W. Forbes ft Co., dealers In wood. ( J. J. Mulford, second-hand furniture. Sargent's cutlery, combs, brushes, etc Newell ft Pullen, photographers. The American House. John Cane, Washington market. G. W. Gray, steam Job printer. H. W. Cremer, crockery, china and glassware Henry Dohle, boot and shoe maker. M. Cummlngs, groceries. J. C. Moodle, horse shoeing. Columbian brewery. Hertzman's Elysees Garden. Otto Hellfrich, druggist Redlck's Opera House. r ; State Savings bank. THE CAREFUL INSECT. The careful Insect mldat his works I view. Now from the flowers exhaust the fragrant dew( With golden treasures load his little thighs,' And steers his distant Journey through the skies Some against hostile drones the hive defends. Others with sweets the waxen cells distend. Each in the toll hla destln'd office bears. And In the little bulk, a mighty soul appears. i ted i ree- We 9- 0 n r i i 1