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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
ACTION HAS NOT EXCITED LONDON
nate Committees Move
Largely Discounted.


Copyright, 1896 by the Associated Press)
LONDON, Dec. 19.-ln spite of the flaming
news placards the action of the foreign re-
lations committee OF the United States sen
ate in agreeing to report Senator Cameron s
resolution providing for the recognition of
the republic in Cuba has not caused ex-
citement In London. Most of the politicians
are out of town and the bankers and brokers
were unmoved There was a fall on the
Stock exchange in American and Spanish Sc
curities, out of sympathy with the down
ward movement reported from Wall street,
but it was shortly followed by a recovery.
The manager of the Bank of Spain and Eng
land said he did not expect any great fluc-
tuations as a result OF the "regrettable ac-
ton OF the senate committee" He added
that the rate of exchange so far had not
changed ani remained firm, steadied largely
by tho success of the recent Spanish
loan. Continuing, he said, "Of course there
has been excitement in Madrid, but some
action by the senate has been considered in
evitable and yesterdays action has been
largely discounted. 1t will not increase the
feelings which Spain will manifest during
the next few lays. But don't look for any
marked change in the financial situation"
Howard Potter of Brown, Shipley & Co..
does not regard any change in the financial
situation to be imminent, and other bankers
and brokers who have been interviewed on
the subject express the same opinion. In
official Spanish circles in London 1t is not
believed any difficulty will ensue Spain's
government. it is claimed, is acting with
prudence and with the highest degree of
statesmanship. Tho effect of the senate
committees action in Spain will not be
known for a few days. owing to the inter
ruption of the land wires, on account of the
severe weather, and government censorship
of kilograms. Although the censorship is
not rigorous at present, still a jealous eye
is kept on dispatches emanating from Madrid
.1g
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
LApoucHERn WINS A LIBEL SUIT.
Jury and the Tory Papers Praise His
Exposure of swindicrs.

Copyright. 1896 by the Associated Press)
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The libel suit of
Rev. George Brooks against MIR. Henry
Labouchere has resulted in YER
dict for "Labby," with COSTS to-
gether with the jury's opinion that Truth
conferred a benefit upon the public in ex-
posing the prince Of begging letter writ
ers" who has aroused unusual interest.
The press, with the Times at its head,
has united in a chorus OF approval of Mr..
Labouchere for his continued exposure OF
impostors and it is said to have been devel-
oped that he has expended for this pur-
pose over $40 600 in lawyers fees alone dur
ing recent years. Altogether "Labby' Is
the lion of the week, for, in addition to his
legal victory, there has been Truths annual
distribution OF toys to the children OF the
hospitals at Albert Hall. which has been
the center Of attraction. There were 42O0
dressed dolls on view and 25,OOO other toys
Blackburn gave a brilliant exhibition of
chess at BALKAN on Monday, playing six
simultaneous games blndfolded against
strong players. He won five games and drew
the sixth.
tober 3, left fortune OF f55 900. The So
of his will. Though Morris often preached
community of goods he has not left penny
to his comrades in socialism.
A special dispatch from Vienna says that
scandalous rumors are again current there
with reference to the death of Crown Prince
Rudolf and 1t is reported that Emperor
Francis Joseph recently received a letter de-
manding $50 900 forms and threatening that
otherwise sensational revelations would be
published.
A second international art exhibition will
be held at Venice in the coming spring.
Prof. Fradeetto will again assume the sec
retaryship and so many exhibitors from all
parts of the world have already sent in
their names that three new halls are to be
built to accommodate their pictures.
recent family council of members of
| the houses of Savoy and Orleans has sue
ceeded in inducing the duke and duchess of
Aosta to abandon their intention OF an i'm
mediate separation. The duke Of Aosta is
| the Oldest nephew of the king of Italy and
the duchess to whom he was married in
| June 1895, is the Princess Elena of Orleans,
| daughter of the late count of Paris and a
sister OF the duke Of Orleans.
Napoleon's reproach that the British are
nation OF shopkeepers is illustrated this
week in an advertisement in a London
weekly in which. as bargain, lady 'leav-
ing England permanently" offers to sell a
! family grave to hold five, and its marble
| slab.
| Private letters received here from Manila,
| capital OF the Philippine islands, state that
the Spaniards there are resorting to torture
| in order to extort confessions and informa-
| tion from captured insurgents and suspects.
| The instruments of torture used are from
the time OF the inquistion and consist of
| thumbscrews, Spanish boots" etc, which
are still preserved there.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
BOUGHT WITH AMERICAN MONEY
HidnIEO Railroad Changes Hands and
VIII BE Extended.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. l9.-The MeXi-
can Herald says an American syndicate has
purchased the Hidalgo railroad for 81, 500, 900
in gold and has paid down $4,000, The
line is narrow gauge, and runs from this
city to Pacahua and it is proposed by the
new owners to extend the line down the
coast to Tuxpan. The line is a valuable one,
and an extension will take 1t through a
fertile region. Tuxpan lis to be made port.
Construction on the new southeastern line
from Tehuantepec railroad down to Guate-
mala will be pushed. The line is regarded
as one of great Importance as 1t Will give
access to the Guatemalan frontier, and by
connecting with the Guatemala Northern
road. Will form the link in the coming pan
american line 1t is believed that within a
few years the journey can be made from
Chicago and New York to Guatemala.
Monterey paper, El Espretador attacks
the Monterey & Mexican Gulf railway. al
leging the physical condition OF the line has
been allowed to degenerate. II Is reported
that C. p. Huntington has made an offer for
the property now managed by the Belgian
bondhulders.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
Gould Buys Diamond Match.

NEW YORK, Dec. ia private dts
patch from Chicago received by Wall
street firm states that ten shares of pia-
mond Match company fock have Just been
transferred TO Judge Davis OF Chicago. ten
shares to Edwin Gould. and ten shares to
B. L. McCarty. Judge Davis Is Mr., Goud's
attorney in Chicago and Mr.. McCarty is
ono OF the attorneys of the Cor tlnental
Match company, therefore, this is regarded
against the Diamond mitch company, Edo
win Gould, beyond admitting the correct
ness OF the statement OF the transfer, de-
clined to make any statement.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
SUGAR CROP MAY BE HARVESTED.
Spain VIII Not Fight Us Unless We
Really Insult Her.

PARIS, Dec. ia dispatch to the Journal
from Madrid quotes the Spanish premier
Senior Canovas del Castillo, as saying that
Captain General Weyler intends to author
ize the gathering of the sugar crop of Cuba.
The Figaro expects that in view of the
attitude of Spain, who is firmly resolved
not to draw her sword against the United
States except in case OF positive insult,
Cleveland and Mckinley will refuse to sane
tlon resolutions calculated TO make war
inevitable"
lie Jour says that the position of the
Spanish government will become singularly
critical even desperate, in the event Of a
rupture with the United States and points
out to the arbitration of faddists" that
democratic America has twice within year
been ready to pass from threats to action
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
SPANISH PREMIER QUITE PACIFIC.
Says the Adoption of the Resolution
May Not bring War,

MADRID, Dec. 19,-SenOr Canoyas del Cas-
tlllo today had long interview with thu
duke OF Tetuan. minister OF foreign affairs.
and Admiral Beranger, minister OF marine.
The subject OF the discussion was kept Sc
cret. but II Is understood that the members
OF the Spanish cabinet are considering tho
introduction In the near future OF political
and administrative reforms for the colonies
OF Cuba and Porto Rico. Such action, IL
taken. II is believed, will lead to recon-
structlon OF the cabinet.
senor Canoyas del Castillo, In an interview
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
steel billet Pool Meets Monday.

NEW YORK, Dec. Iss-Arrangements
were completed today for the meeting of
the manufacturers connected with the steel
billet pool, which is TO be held in this city
Oh Monday. Several of the largest manu-
facturers who attended the rail meeting at
the Holland house on Tuesday conferred
yesterday and today regarding the propo-
sitions to be considered on Monday.
representative of one of the largest
mills admitted that a course OF action con-
cerning billet matters had been pretty
thoroughly considered already. Every eff
fort Is being made To avoid publicity of
Mondays conference, and even the place
OF meeting is being concealed from news
pnper reporters.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
VOTE TO CONTINUE THE STRIKE
Hamburg DOckcrs Are Not Yet Ready
10 ReIinuuish the Fight,

HAMBURG. Dec. ia ballot taken by
the striking dockers at FIVE different meet
ings held today has resulted in 1906 votes
being cast in favor of continuance OF the
strike and 3.67l being against the strike con-
tinuing, The result, which was announced
by Herr Legion. a member of the Reichstag,
was received with yociferous cheers.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
Chnmber Votes Down Disarmament

PARIS, Dec. I'm. de Jtn.e, in the Cham
ber of Deputies today. offered a motion that
the government summon an international
conference OF the powers with the view OF
general disarmament and demanded urgency
for 1t. The motion was opposed by the pre-
mier. NJ. Meline, and was defeated by vote
II iS0 to $40
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

FLORENCE, Italy Dec ls-Cardlnal
fausa. archbishop Of Florence. had an audi
ence OF forty minutes with the king and
queen of Italy at the Pitt palace today,
Considerable importance is attached to tse
visit.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
German Ban.er Dtsappcars

BERLIN, Dec. ia Constance newspaper
announces the Disappearance yesterday of
Ludwig Hegee. manager OF the Constance
branch of the Imperial German bank. A
deficiency in the accounts of the bank of
$50 900 marks has already been discovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

LONDON, Dec ia dispatch to the
Evening Standard from Buda Pest says that
a hredamp explosion occurred In a col
liery at Resilsu by which eleven men were
killed and many injured, while others are
missing.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
FRENCH EDIT0Rs DO NOT AGREE
La Iiberte Says War Mny BE Averted
Even II Resolution In Adopted.

PARIS Dec. 19.-Le Liberte expresses the
opinion that congress will ratify the resou-
tion of the foreign relations committee of
the United States senate, adding: But war
can still be averted, in spite of the busy
bol lies whose provocation envenoms the sit
uation for the simple recognition OF Cuba
means merely effective neutrality. Under
these circumstances the European powers
could not aid Spain and Spain must not
count upon assistance"
La Republique Franoaise says: "The col
lapse on Wall street shows the Americans
themselves are not convinced of the wisdom
of the committees action, . One must fore
see the possibility of bloody war, and what
would Spain do then with the Philippine
islands on her hands al the same time?"
The Temps: "If congress should pass the
committees resolutions it would be tanta-
mount to war with Spain. You can't play
with fire with impunity. No doubt there is
great chance for good sense to assert itself
at Washington, but the risk is still great that
aggressive pseudo-patrotism may triumph" "
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

English Club wants the big Fight.
LONDON, Dec. l9.-The Bolingbroke club
offers a purse OF $4,000 for fght between
Corbett and Fitzsmmons
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
Kansas City's New Chiel

Kansas City's New Chief of Police.
KANSAS CITY, Dec l9.-The Board Of
Police Commissioners tonight appointed
Henry S. Julian to succeed the late l.. II,
Irwin as chief of police. The appointee Is
n lawyer OF excellent reputation and an
ex-member of the Missouri legislature,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

TORONTO, ont, Dee, l9.--Gasion and
Anna Pelessier OF Detroit, Mich, arrested
yesterday on the charge OF theft waived
extradltion in the police court today anI
will go back to Michigan to stand trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
Wantell-An Omcial Oculist.

An official oculst Is q local necessity.
Not merely a specialist to examine the
visual organs Of municipal employees, but
enc who can and will remedy the peculiar
tics OF eyesight which sees easily small
offense committed by some citizen but ap-
pears to be totally blind to a much larger
misde.neanor which is precisely in the same
line of vision. In yesterdays Star cor
respondent called attention to the ingenious
activity OF member Of the police bicycle
squad who boldly captured a bicycle rider
who was going a trife faster than q cable
car, which was supposed to be going at
the speed Of about eight miles an hour.
The riders principal offenee. however. was
found in the fact that he did not slow
down at the street crossings. Nothing ap-
pears to have been said by the officer as to
the failure of the cable car in question to
slow down to the regulation crossing speed
at the intersecting streets. In such cases
and they are many-it would be the official
oculist's duty to examine the eyes Of the
officer In question and If necessary equip
his visual organs with glasses which would
permit him to see that the street railroad
company was violating a law Immediately
parallel with the regulation under which
the bicyclst was arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

The European powers may. II they % DE-
sire. be unanimous in giving suave express
sion to any wishes the Spanish govern
ment may formulate. but 1t IL not to be
credited that such representations will
bring about any change in American ideas
or will diminish American affection for
those who are struggling earnestly in be-
half of what Americans believe to be the
inalienabe right of each nation to govern
Itself. The preparation of such q note as
the one outlined Is work of supereroga-
ton. So far as the executive branch Of
this government is concerned, Spain cannot
possibly complain; at all times and in all
places the executive machinery Of our
government has been practically controlled
by the Spanish minister to the United
States: about all the forces that could
be used to repress fllibustering have been
in operation for the purpose Of aiding
Spain in her unsuccessful effort to crush
out the last sembance of Cuban liberty.
What more does the Spanish government
want? 1t has already had more than could
ties of a republic. 1t has secured valu-
able executive cooperation in spite of pub
lie protest and congressional suggestion.
All the anti-Cuban memoranda that Spain
could frame and united Europe indorse in
century would not alter In any material
respect the feelings of the American peo-
pie with regard to Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

In spite Of that instinct which has made
and wholly unmindful of the good advice
which disinterested persons have freely
scattered abroad, a large number of lives
have been uselessly sacrificed during the
present prevalence of extreme heat The
death records here and elsewh here show
with startling conclUsiveness that d great
percentage of the extraordinary mortality
while Ostensibly the result of excessive
exposure 10 the suns rays is due directly
10 Indulgence in those intOxicative prepa-
tons which are erroneOWsly supposed to
possess cooling properties. The absurdity
OF such reasoning ought TO be instantly
apparent TO the man who i'm oibes alcohol
IN the winter TO keep warm and does pre-
cisely the same thing In the summer to
keep cool. OF course not all of those
who have succumbed to the heat die
50 because OF alcohol-men, women and
IerEte also died-but the testimony so
far Is quite clear TO the effect that the
man woman who endeavors to lower
an uncomfortable bodily temperature by
the use OF apparently cool intoxice ting
liquors is the one who is In greatest dan
ger Of sunstroke. the physical coolness
sought IS often permanently achieved
AT such times this II Is difficult to OK
ercise too much care TO food and drink
Moderation is good a. all times; 1t Ia espe-
cially valuable now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
A Waste of European Energy,

From Madrid, by way Of London. We
learn that the Spanish government may,
perhaps. suggest to European powers that
friendly action be taken to the end that
the United States be pressed toward the
observance OF strict neutrality as 10 Cuba.
The memorandum 10 understood to be care
fully and smoothly worded. 30 as not TO
give offense 10 the people Of this country.
The Spanish government either can not or
Will net understand tho spirit OF sympx-
thy which animstes the great majority Of
American citizens who have given mo-
nents thought to the conditions In Cuba,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star viii be mailed to any address in
the United States or Canada If ordered at
this office IN person or.by letter or postal
card Persons leaving the city for any
period should remember this. Terms: Is
cents per week; % cents for two weeks. or
90 cents per month. Invariably In advance.
Subscribers changing their address from,
last address as we'll as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
An OversiRht.

These hotels don't seem to have any en-
terprise," remarked the woman who goes
shopping a great deal.
What makes you think SOP
They don't take advantage of the ex-
ample set them by the dry goods stores.
I'm sure that a hotel charging $500 a day
could get lots of women to favor II when
the family goes away for the summer If
they'd mark the price down to $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

He had the worried look Of ore who has
SC melting On his mind.
I'm a patriotic rerson," he said to the
nan in charge at campaign headquarters,
"and / don't want you to look at me as a
mere mercenary hireling."
Who are YOU"
Il don't resent that question, sir; not In
the slightest degree. There are many peo-
pie who don't know who am. Ny name
matters not. Suffice it to say that 1 write
poems"
I'VE don't need any today"
You don't know what have to offer. l
| have an idea thatll stir up more enthu-
siasm than a three-base hit for the home
team. You have speeches and you have
tracts and pamphlets and books in super
abundance. What you want is a good cam
paign song"
There are fifty cubic feet OF en- piled up
in the next room"
II don't doubt It, But none of them have
the right IDEA. A campaign song should
have a pronounced similarity to some song
which Is we'll known. SO that 1t can easily
| be learned by the masses.
Yes"
We'll. i have the very thing. You've
| heard that beautiful thing entitled Would
1 Were a Bird. -
| Often"
| Well take that. use the old music,
change the refrain just q little 20 a. to
| make 1t read Would I Wore a Beard and
| well have every populist In the country
| arhling 1t from dawn till dewy eve
A Trip for the Summer.
| Lat us fare away to q fsr-on land.
But not to the tropics cleaning strand
| That 10 faint with the lotus scent:
Where the dangerous breeze IL soft and
| slow;
Where even the waters a. they flow
| Are tepid and indolent.
| Well turn our backs on the rustic spot
| Where the ivies broidsr the sylvan Grot
Ere a month has passed away
The leaves will wither that powered there
And the grass will die and the twiss b
bare
Meath the suns relentless ray.
So we'll steer our course for the iosbrel
where
In luxury nestlcs the polar bear
A. he mslts him couch Of sA5e,
Where the bcrsalis 10 chill and bright
! Where the snow II monarch Of day and
night
| Where there's nothing to do but frsss~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.
A Bona Eide Announcement.

Take that bicycle" said the dealer to his
assistant. and put it In the window with a
sign announcing that its price will be $65
for this week only
"Supposing we don't sell it. shall 1 change
the price next week.?
Certainly. We never deceive the public.
Next week its price will be 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

If Ii Hung Chang could understand En-
glish he would doubtless consider 1t a
great stroke of fortune to arrive in this
country when all our eminent men are
out on the oratorical dress-parade of a
pre- sidential campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

Thomas Edison is to take vacation.
AS the public is just now more interested
in politics than electricity, 1t IS, perhaps.
as convenient a time as he could have
selected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

If Mr.. Watson is to keep on making cam
paign speeches. 1t is suspected that they
will have to be from the rear end Of the
band-wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

AS a matter of local pride, Washington
cannot refrain from once more calling at
tentlon to the achievements In baseball of
our suburb, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

President Cleveland might deem 1t expe-
dIeEt TO refuse Hoke Smiths Resignation
IN order to demonstrate that while the lat
ter may do what ne likes with his news
paper. he cannot dominate the editorial
policy of the administration, even though
he remains In the cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

Washing tonIans who know Nj Co1ey
and Mr.. Carl Brown. but who are unac-
Quainted with Mr. Bryan. will doubtless 10
pleased to hear that the leaders Of the
Comrnonwear' count Mr.. Bryan as one Of
their crowd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

The commonplace average of Mr.. Bryant
remarks en- route has not entirely stifled
an expectation that he will loose the tether
of Pegasus and scar at the notifica alton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
Warm Weather.

The asphalt pave grows soft at noon;
The tar begins to ooze;
Twill not be safe to cross 1t soon
Without your overshoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

II would be fortunate thing II the King
of Spain had had the Prince of Wales
chance to mature before being put In pos
ses sion of scepter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
MaSOn's Best
Fruit Jars.
Glassware Specials.

This years Glassware II better value for the
money than ever before. The following BY way Of
example:
Covered Jelly Tumblers, each. &c
Mason's Fruit Jars, pints. per dossn. Doc
Salad Sets 10 pieces, per set. DECENTRALIZATION. eQc
large Lemonade Glasses, per Dol. ..,....... zoe
Lemonade or sherbet Cups, per dozen. 80. .9Qc
Imitation Cut Berry Bowls. faUe. each. 49,. PIC
Measuring Cups, covered, each. .............1 Zoe
6-inch Berry Bowla, each. ...................6 &c
finch Oval Dishes, each. ,,,,,,.,.,.,........1c
IA ,dlsd Olive Dishes each. = b;i &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11

Only two hundred and thrty-one men
were employed today on the new city post
office today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
Ice Cream E>reeZers.
Summer BEVERAGES.

Quickly m"de by simply adding ice water and
sugar.
Wild Cherry Phosphate Small. .......... .10c.
Large. ..........- .25c.
Choice Lime Juice Large. .25c.
Orange and Raspberry Phosphate. Large. 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
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