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      The Bishop was in the dwelling at the time but came away from that unharmed. The wonderful Cathedral, which was under construction on 40^th Street, was located only a few blocks from the tornados path and remained unharmed. (Image 10)

   The Methodist Hospital looked sad, almost every window in it was in pieces; the roof was partially removed; but afterward it was an asylum for many of the injured that were in the tornado. Doctors and nurses worked with feverish activity and cared for the injured. The nurse, Miss Gaffell was fatally injured and her colleague Miss Holmes was badly injured. (Image 2)???

   The tornado took its path through a part of the suburbs; the business district did not get hit. Most businesses, but mainly the large stores, were closed on Monday. Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6 were extensive clean up days. Over 5,000 people of all classes volunteered with hand axes, rakes and shovels and created an organization within the mess of the tornado zone. A tree-planting day was commenced within that region, where trees and ornamental bushes were planted.

   The State police, who since the time of the tornado was watching over the rubble field, were sent back to their quarters on Thursday the 10^th of March. [1] The local militia under their commander adjutant general Hall provided good protection. These matters of achievements would be properly recognized from Mayor Dahlman, Governor Morehead and the legislature. Great recognition was also made to Major Hartmann from the fort Omaha stationed Signal Corps. He was, with his troops in a forced march, the first to arrive at the place of destruction. After reporting to the Mayor, he was given the authority to command the closing off of the tornado zone, and with strict enforcement to prevent any unauthorized entry into the destroyed part of the city. His superiors pleasantly approved the actions of Major Hartmann; the citizens of Omaha obligeling thanked the caring soldiers for their efforts.

   The famous singer Mrs. Schumann-Heink, who visited Omaha frequently while on tour, expressed her sympathy for the unfortunate and personally affected of the city in a moving letter. At the end of the letter she asked the question, “ Can I do anything? I have the heart and soul for Omaha. May God protect you all.”