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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
EARL RUSSELL AND CHINESE BOY.
Complainant Testifies Further in the
Criminal Libel Suit.

Criminal Libel Suit.
LONDON, Nov. 26.--At the Old Bailey to-
day Justice Hawkins, presiding at the trial
OF Lady Selma Scott, mother of Countess
Russell, John Coekerton, an engineer; Fred
erlck Kast a groom, and William Aylott,
a valet, charged with criminal libel by Earl
Russell, was resumed. Lady Scott. who was
in the court at an carly hour, was smartly
dressed and wearing a long sable mantle.
When she entered the prisoners dock her
maid ostentatiously handed her a bottle OF
smelling salts. The court was densely
crowded more interest apparently being
taken in the case today than upon any of
tho previous days of taking testimony. The
cross-cXamnation Of Earl Russell was con-
tinued, the main feature of the days pro-
ceedings being questions put to the witness
regarding his relations with a Chinese serv-
ant. During these interrogations the earl
admitted that he had spent FL 900 (S5 000)
in employing detectives to watch his
wife.
The ross-examination of Earl Russell
also brought up the famous letter from
Lady" which figured in the previous suit.
This missive was read ia court. 1t devel-
oped that the author was Lady Cardigan
and showed that it was she who told the
story of Earl Russell and the Chinaman.
who, she said, was cleverly reshipped to
China by Hon. Lyulth Stanley" The earl
admitted that he at one time employed
Chinese boy. whom he brought with him
from San Francisco, but the witness denied
all the allegations of improperly. When
questioned in regard to Prof. Santayana
of Harvard. Earl Russell said he had never
heard of his having another name.
Earl Russell's evidence was in the main
an emphatic denial Of the statements made
by the male defendants. The case was then
adjourned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
SINKS OUTSIDE NEW YORK HARBoR
Steamer Crowded with Excursionists
Gnns DnHn MIihnml ANnrnimg.

Steamer Crowded with Excursfonists
Goes Down Wtthout Warming.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2e,-The sidewheel
steamer John E. Moore. with the Clinton
Fishing club on board sank on the elbow
of the Romer shoals at 1890 o'clock today.
All her passengers were rescued There
were no women aboard and there was no
excitement Only the lower deck of the
boat was submerged the upper deck, both
foro and aft, being above the surface. The
fishing party, consisting of 1S0smen, started
on the Moore at O'clock for the fishing
banks. The boat struck either sunlfen
wreck o. q rock ana a.s, IN, five minutes
Several of the passengers were wet to their
waists before they could scramble to the
upper deck. A heavy fog was on at the
time, which caused Samuel Morrell to lose
his bearings About an hour after the boat
struck the steam pilot boat Walter II.
Adams passed on her way to Stapleton,
S. l. She heard the Moore's signals of die
tress and went to her assistance. All the
Moore's passengers Were transferred to
the Adams III small boats, eight or ten at
a tip1p
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
MACEo's DEADLY DYNAMITE MINES
How weylec's Men Were Led Into
Trnps and Mnssacrcd.


Traps and Mnssacrcd.
CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-The Tribune's spe-
cial from Jacksonville, Fla, says: Colonel
Jose Reyes, aid-de-camp of General Maceo,
wounded and enroute to New York for med
ical treatment and with dispatches to the
junta, passed through here yesterday He
says the fighting in the Rubi hills of Pinar
del Rio was the most sanguinary battle OF
the war. He claims 2 900 Of Weyler's men
were killed in two days and twice as many
wounded. Weyler went to the field with
$4,000 men in three columns one of Is 900
under himself one of 10 900 under General
Echague, and a third of 10000 under Cen
eral Munoz. They found Maceo entrenched
in crescent-shaped range of hills When
at the foot OF the hills, the Spanards were
met with whitening fire that cut gaps in
their ranks. Maceo's men shot from behind
rocks and trees and gradually gave way be
fore the Spaniards, who. encouraged by what
they thought to be victory, pursued them
Suddenly deafening explosion rent the air
and scene followed somewhat like the
mine horror at Petersburg during the civil
war. Horses and men were blown high in
the air and fell to the earth dead and
mangled. The dynamite mine was touched
off by John Linn, formerly of this city who
is Maceo's electrician. MaCeo then let loose
his dynamite guns, prepared by Linn, and
more havoc was wrought. In the mine
explosion. Colonel Reyes says Weyler lost
700 men killed and 500 more in the charge
besides 100 wounded. Next day Maceo, know
ing of the reserve force under Weyler re-
treated to even stronger position There
he was attacked by the column under
Echague, who was roundly thrashed and
driven from the field. losing 500 killed, be-
sides 1900 wounded. Next day Maceo re-
treated again, maneuvering all the while
to entrap Weyler into a field that had been
honeycombed with dynamite Meanwhile.
however, General Weyler, hearing there was
danger of an uprising in Havana, because
of his failure to crush Maceo. FASTENED back
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27

Royal Guest at QuirinaI Leaves His
MOsI mud CnlIa nj NmIicnn.

ROME, Nov 26-Tho King OF Servia, who
is the guest of King Humbert at the qulr-
; inal, paid a state visit to the vatican today
He was escorted by a detachment of car
bineers and the route TO the door of the
vatican was lined with troops. the bands
playing the seryian and Italian anthems.
King Alexander was received by pontifcal
officials and was escorted to the pope's
ante-chamber where he was received by
the master OF the chamber, the major domo,
the leading dignitaries and the officials OF
the guard OF honor. His majesty was then
conducted to the pope's apartments. where
he had private audience with the pope,
lasting three-quarters of an hour. The king
afterward returned with the same ceremony
20 the quirinal where Cardinal Rampola
the papal secretary OF state, returned the
king Of Serylas visit on behalf of the pope.
King Alexander was quietly greeted by the
crowds in the street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
BLENuEIM PARTY SHOOTS RABBITS.
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Entertain Their ROynl visitors.

WOODSTOCK, Eng. Nov. 2G.-There was
good sport with rabbit shooting at Monu-
ment Park, Blenheim, today. Instead of TAX
ing lunch with the shooters. the princess of
Wales, with her daughter, Princess Victoria,
the duchess of Marlborough and other women
of the party. drove to oxford and took lunch
at Christ Church with Dean Paget. They
afterward dined at Blenheim. thousands OF
persons visited Woodstock tonight to wit
ness the torchlight procession and the fire
works in honor of the visit of the royal
party The weather was fine, but cold. The
prince and princess of Wales, princess Vic
toria of Wales and Prince Charles of Den
mark planted trees at Blenheim this morn
ing in memory of their visit to the duke and
duchess of Marlborough. Mr.. Arthur Bal
four first lord of the treasury, and Mr.. and
Mrs George n. Curzon dhe latter formerly
Miss Mary Letter of Washington accom-
panied the princess of Wales and party on
their visit to oxford today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
wnyLrn sTAnvEs DAY AND HALF.
without Food for Thirty-Six Hours
After the niE nnttlc.

HAVANA, Nov. 2G--It transpires that
after the engagement fought In the Rubi
hills between Spanish forces under Cap
tain General Weyler and the insurgents
under Maceo the Spanish commander-in-
chief and his stan were without provisions
for thirty-six hours The train with the
supplies on board was detained, but General
Weyler would not await its arrival and
urged his troops onward regardless of the
absence of the provisions train. Antonio
Lopez Coloma the leader of the revolution
lists in the province of Matan2as, when the
insurrecton broke out and sentenced to
death and rebellion and homicide, will be
executed at o'clock this afternoon.
Colonel Zamora in command of the
Cardenas district of the province of MatanZas
has caused the arrest of DR.. Pedro Hevid
Benito Jose Mribona, a lawyer, and Laurice
Ordeba, an employee of the Cardenas rail
road These arrests were the result of dis
closures in the letters recently found upon
the persons of some captured insurgents
Additional arrests are expected.
Captain General Weyer has issued orders
to the farmers in the provinces Of Pinar
del Rio, Havana and MatanZas to carry the
new crop of corn to the garrisoned towns,
and the railroad officials have been in
structed to provide the farmers with cars and
mules with which to facilitate transportation
The corn will be sold to the commanders of
the Spanish columns and will be used for
buy the corn at current prices, or may
admit II as deposit. After December 20 all
corn found stored on the farms or else
where without the knowledge and consent of
the military commanders will be considered
contraband of war and the farmers so with
holding 1t will be criminaly prosecuted.
dispatch received here from Lieutenant
Colonel Durango says he has encountered
an insurgent force at the Mora farm near
Cano, province of Havana. He adds that his
troops compelled the insurgents to retire,
leaving ten killed on the field and carry
ing away many wounded.
Antonio Lopez Coloma, former leader of
the revolutionists in Matanzas was shot
this afternoon, having remained for twenty
four hours previously in a chapel, according
to law.
MADRID, Nov. ga dispatch from Ha-
vana says the Spanish gunboat Baracoa has
captured three boats laden with insurgents,
arms and ammunition in the Majari river,
province of Santiago de Cuba.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
THANKSGIVING WAS A wINTRY DAY
Reports of Rain, Snow and SIect md
severe Cold.

DAVID CITY. Neb., Nov. 26.-(Special y
A drizzing rain and sleet began here yes
terday afternoon, coating everything with
ice. Last evening several flashes of light
ming, accompanied by heavy thunder, were
followed by heavy fall of rain, most Of
which froze as it fell. Many branches have
been broken from fruit and shade trees
Two and a half inches Of water has fallen
and il has turned colder and is now snow
ing
FULLERTON, Neb.. Nov. 26.-(Special) y
All day yesterday the rain continued to
fall slowly and froze as fast as it fell, COW
ering everything with a heavy coat of ice
During the night the wind, which had been
in tho east for two days, changed to north
west, causing the mercury to drop several
degrees. This morning the city presents
pitiable spectacle Trees telephone wires
and fences are smashed to the ground The
wind is now blowing a gale and the cold is
becoming more intense every minute. There
is great quantity of corn still in the field
in this county and fear is entertained that
1t will have TO stay until spring.
NEBRASKA CITY, Nov 26.-(Special)-
heavy rain commenced falling at o'clock
last night and continued steadily until an
early hour this morning. The ground is
thoroughly soaked.
SUTTON, Neb., Nov. 26.-(SpeciaI.)-
severe rain storm commenced yesterday and
prevailed all night, and this morning turned
to snow. 1t Is now showing with high
wind. and is getting cold.
WILSONVILLB, Neb., Nov. 26.-(Special
Telegram)-It is showing between Orleans
and st. Francis. The temperature is fall
ing and the prospects are for heavy snow,
fall.
NORTH BEND Neb., Nov 26-(Special.)
The worst storm of the season set in yes
terday and still continues. Traffic about town
is nearly suspended Sidewalks and streets
are covered with ice, making travel nearly
impossible, No serious damage has been re-
ported as yet. Trains are all from two to
four hours late on the Union Pacific. Tele-
phone and telegraph wires are working
badly
NORTH LOUP, Neb., Nov 26.-(Speclal)
The misty weather OF the past two days
eliminated last evening III a succession of
showers of rain and sleet, accompanied by
peas OF thunder and vivid flashes OF light
ning-a remarkably rare phenomenon for
November weather in this climate. The tenn
perature fell last night from about freezing
to 10 degrees above zero. and the sheet OF
Ice that first formed from the freezing mist
Is now covered with several inches of coarse
sloet
WESTERN. Neb,, Nov, 26,-(speclal)--
The mercury at o'clock yesterday regis
tered GO degrees, at this morning % degrees,
and / 35-lo0 inches of rain fell during the
same time, The subsoil Is thoroughly soaked
which Is very encouraging for the next crop.
Corn Is about three-fourths husked and win
ter wheat T. looking fine.
DUNCAN. Neb., Nov 26.-(Speeial)-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
JUDGES son ARRESTED AS FORGER
Charles II. Bailey Charged with De-
frnudIng Two NntionnI nnnIss.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 26.-CharIes II.
Bailey, son of the late Probate Judge o. p,
Bailey of Independence was arrested here
today for forging a letter of credit for 81 900
on the National Live Stock bank of Fort
Worth Tex. Bailey cashed the letter of
credit. securing 5000 from the Metropolitan
National bank of this city and 800 from the
Christian Sawyer bank of Independence, Mo.
When Bailey was arrested, all the money
except $3.50 was recovered. Bailey says he
Is not guilty. The letter. he claims, was
sent to him by his uncle, but the Metropoi-
tan bank officials say 1t is in Bailey's hand
writing, Bailey was reared in Independence.
He is 27 years old and has wife in Waxa-
hachie Tex
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Trusted clerk Turns EmbezxIcr.

KANSAS CITY, Nov, 26,-George e. Ross,
the trusted money clerk of the United States
Express company, who mysterously dIsap-
peared five days ago, is believed 20 have
gone to Mexico The officials of the com
pany still remain reticent, although push
ing an active search for Ross, and con
tinuing to go over his books. 1t is said that
he has been traced as far west as Wichita
and that detectives working on the case
are following a clue that will give good
results within a few days. Two packages
containing an aggregate OF 81 500 are miss
ing. What further investigation will reveal
remains TO be seen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
ONE SUGAR TRUST CASE IN COURT.
| Contumncious Witness VIII Know
His EntC in Short Timc.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-It is expected
that one of the first decisions to be rendered
by the United States supreme court when
it reassembles will be on the writ of error
in the case of Elverton r. Chapman of New
York City, one of the "contumacious" wit
nesses before the Sugar trust investigating
committee OF the senate couple of years
ago Chapman's was taken as a test case
by the government largely to govern the
prosecution in the other long litigated cases.
If the writ is dismissed it is probable that
the New York broker will be Immediately
surrendered by his bondsmen and habeas
corpus proceedings then instituted in order
to secure a decision on the constitutionalty
OF the law on which the prosecution is based.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
RURAL FREE DELIVERY SERVICE.
Costs Lots of Money, hut IL Likely
to lie Popular.

WASHINGTON, Nov, 2G.--RepOrts showing
the results of the rural free delivery expert
ments by the government are reaching the
Postofice department from the localities
where the service is on trial They are said
TO show general satisfaction with the service
and good results in the work as whole.
The results will be embodied in special
report on the scheme and it's feasibility to be
forwarded by the postmaster general to con-
gresa early In the session What recon-
mendatlon he viii make is not known. but
the immense cost involved in the general
adoption of rural free delivery viii be pointed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
NEW CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The joint library
committee of the senate and house, which is
holding daily sessions for the purpose of
deyising means for the administration of the
new congressional library, has decided to in
vite the advice of number of eminent
librarians, including President Brett of the
American Library association, President Put
nam of Boston and the heads of the state
library at Albany and the Columbia library
Members of tho committee say there has
been no request for the new library building
for the inaugural ball They do not seem to
favor such a program and say the building is
not adapted to this purpose
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
anict nnN ut thc Mhite unnse.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2G--The president
and Mrs Cleveland attended the Thanks
giving services today at the First Presby-
terian church. The day was bright and
balmy aud Mr. and Mrs Cleveland drove in
the har0uehe with open windows. Later
the presidential family ate its Thanksgiving
dinner at the white house The day was
spent quietly in accordance with the views
EXPRESSED in the presidents proclamation.
The members of the families OF the cab
met officers spent the day at their homes.
with the exception Of Secretary and Miss
Morton, who dined with Secretary of State
and Mrs. olney.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
nuMoRs OF REVOCATION IN CHILL.
Minister GnZm HIS No Information OF
Trouble and Discredits 1t.

euEW mus NO OF
Trouble and Discredits 1t.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26-Indefnite ru-
mors reach here of a revolution in Chill, but
are discredited at the Chilian legation, where
Minister GAIA received a cablegram from
the under minister of foreign affairs, giving
the names of a cabinet just formed by Presi-
dent Errazuriz. The cable makes no ref
erence to any disorder and this with the
announcement of the cabinet, is taken as
conclusive evidence that the revolutionary
rumors are unfounded. The new cabinet is:
Prime minister and minister of the interior,
Carlos Antunez; foreign relations, Carlos
Morla justice and public instructions, Puga
Borne; finance, Sotomay or; war and navy,
Elias Fernandez Albaro; public works and
industries, Francisco Borgavaldez Cuevas
President Errazuriz named cabinet shortly
after assuming office on September u.s. but
there was opposition to it by the Parliament
and as a result this new cabinet is named
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
EMPEROR RECOMMENDS REFORMS.
Speech of Francis Joseph to the Hun
gurian Parliament.

BUDAPEST, Nov. &c Emperor Francis
Joseph, as king of Hungary, opened Paria-
ment In the Castle Ofen today. In his
speech from the throne his majesty referred
entirely TO the internal measures contem-
plated. lie said that efforts would be made
TO improve the condition of agriculture.
system for the construction OF irrigation
works and other measures of like nature
His majesty also urged the attention OF
Parliament to the carrying out of currency
reform and the resumption OF specie pay
ment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
ThnnLsgiying Day pardons.

JEFFERsON CITY, Mo, Nov 2G.-Thc
governor issued Thanksgiving pardons to-
day, customary, to Ira Desha See. SEN
fenced In Vernon county In May. 1892, to
sixteen years in the penitentiary on the
charge OF murder in the second degree,
and to Louis j. silva, convicted OF embez-
element from the Rainwater- Boogher Hat
company 81. Louis sllyas wife had been
living here since the confinement and II
was through her efforts that the pardon
was Issued.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Emil Artnn Comes To TrinL.

PARIS, Nov. 26.-Emil Arton was ex-
amined before a magistrate last evening as
| the first step to a new trial which is creating
| an immense sensation because of the uni
yersal belief that ArtOn holds the key TO
the whole unsavory Panama scandals. In
volving, as some allege, 100 public men, The
question on all sides is, VIII he reveal all he
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Inspecting Battle Monuments.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov Ex-Governor
Hastings of Pennsylvania and party arrived
in the city last night, They are on tour
of inspection of the monuments erected to
pennsylvania troops that fought at Chicka-
manga and Lookout Mountain. They are
being driven over the city and battlefelds
today. While here the Park commission
of Pennsylvania will decide upon the loca-
ton Of a number OF new monuments to be
erected at once. The party will remain in
the city today and tomorrow and return
home by way OF Pittsburg tomorrow night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Masonic Riots In France.

PARIS, Nov, p. AN antI-Masonic congress
at Lyons, whose resolutions were a covert
attack on political Freemascnry and Oh Jew
ish intervention ended in serious rioting
which lasted until midnight, The military
had to clear the streets and many persons
were seriously injured, including NJ. Thcerry
of the France Librc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
NmerIcnn in n Fremch DneI.

LONDON, Nov. ga special dispatch
from Paris says a duel with pistols was
fought near the city on Sunday last between
the marquis de Montmatres and J. A. Hutch
inson an American resident. Six shots are
said TO have been exchanged at twenty-five
PAGES with no result.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Fiji the strikers, Places.

HAMBURG. Nov. 26,-It is estimated that
about 5000 lockers are out on 4 strike in
this port but steamers are arriving with
men to replace the strikers from England
and Sweden. Lighters have Joined with
the strikers.
The lockers OF Kiel have announced their
intention of going out on Friday morning
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Crlsni snys Enronc Wnnts Mnr.

LONDON, Sept, ia Berlin dispatch to
the Morning Post says: signor Crlspi, the
former Italian premier. in an autograph let
ter to a charity bazaar declares 1t is a de-
fusion to suppose that Europe is in favor
OF peace The ambitious and revengeful
powers said Sgnor Crispi, are only waiting
until success is assured to plunge Europe
into war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27

BERLIN, Nov 26.-'A dispatch from Bres-
au says that thirty persons were killed
last evening in colliery explosion at Zen
gorle Russian Poland,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
British Columbia FashionnbIes Wed.

NICTORIA, y. C., Nov. 26.-The mar
rlage was solemnlzed here yesterday of Hon.
Victor Stanley heir presumptlye to the
earldom OF Derby and Annie, second daugh-
ter OF Hon c. II. Pooley, president of the
provincial cabinet, The wedding was the
most fashionable in the history OF British
Columbia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Movement. of Ocean Vessels, Nov. 20

Al New hork-AfrlNed-Ethio from
Glasgow
At Llyerpool-Sailed-S ervia. for Boston.
At Naples-Arrived- Ems, from New
York.
At Bromerhayen-Arrl from
New York, via southampton
At Queenstown-Sa Britannia from
Liverpool, for New York.
At London-sailed-M Mississippi. for New
York.
At -saied-Fulda, for New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
Mrs. Ynrde-nuIIer DIsmisscs Her suit

LONDON, Nov 26.-'rhe action OF Mrs,
Yarde, Butler, formerly of San Francisco
against Lord Tweedmouth, has been dis
missed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27
y LOPEZ CoLoMA Is EXECUTED
Spanish Government wreaks VenEc-
mmcc on mn Imsmrgent Agitntnr.

Copyright, 1896 by Press Publishing Company
HAVANA, Nov. 26.-(New York World
Cablegram-Specal m,)-Lopez Col
oma was shot today in the Cabanas castle.
The Morgan liner, Arkansas from New
Orleans, landed today 1870 American mules
for the Spanish army
A son of General Weyler left Barcelona.
Spain, today, TO join his father. hospital
train on the Western railway, bringing 100
sick Spanish soldiers from Artemisa to
Havana, was fired upon by insurgents last
evening between Salud and Gabriel stations.
Several shots passed through the cars, but
the conductor was the only person wounded.
Another train following after was shot at
in the same locality.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-27

Lopez Coloma and others were arrested
more than IA year ago on charge of TO-
menting rebellion in MatanZas province The
others have been released. and 1t was
thought that Coloma, too, would be liberated
but the Spanish government deeming him
the leader of the movement in his section,
has put him to death.