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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
Denths of a DnN.

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Dee. 23.-Ex- Congress
man w. H. Hatch died at 8 O'clock tonight
of complication of troubles, resulting from
Brights disease He was stricken early IN
the week, and since Monday his case has
been considered hopeless.
CLAYTON, n. Y, Dec. 23.-Hon. John
Johnston died at his home here last night
He was so years of age and was the son of
the late William Johnston, who was com
mander- in ch.f of the naval force of the
patriots in 1888. during the Pappineau in
surrection. MI. Johnston was president Of
the Exchange bank of this place and estab-
lished the first regular line OF steamers be-
tween Clayton and Cape Vincent.
ST LOUIS Dec 23-Judge Joseph Mosby,
prosecuting attorney OF Maries county, Mis-
souri, died at st. Johns hospital this city,
OF cancer. aged 65 years. Judge Mosby was
a cousin OF General john S. Mosby the con
federate cavalry leader. He was born at
Harrodsburg KY. but came TO Missouri
when a boy.
CHICAGO Dec. 2S.-sF. w. Holbrook,
president and treasurer of the Union Drop
Forge company dropped dead on the street
today of heart disease. He came west some
years ago as the representative of A. T.
Stewart.
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Nathaniel Miller
died at Patchogue. l., l.. last night, aged 81
years. He was born in Broo Haven. In
1919 he went to California and amassed n
fortune. He assisted In forming the vigil
lance committee in San Francisco and
erected the first building on Battery street
there.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
TWELVE MEN ON a SINKING SHIP,
Fears for the Crew of the Bnrkcntinc
SOFIA RenOrIch In nmh pIlghl.

NEW YORK. Dec 23.-There is reason to
fear for the fate of twelve men comprising
the officers and crew of the Danish iron bark
entine Solid, $40 tons. On the evening of
December Is the barkentine attracted the
attention of those on board the Dutch tank
steamer Bremerhaven in latitude 1850, longi-
tudc 11.40 and asked that the Bremerhaven
send some bread on board the supply hav
ing fallen short 1t was explained that the
Solids boat had been stove in and that it
was therefore impossible to send to the Bre-
merhaven for the food. An officer of the
tanker, who went on board the Solid with
a supply of bread, beef and potatoes, re-
ported that the barkentine in a bad
plight. Her bulwarks were almost all gone
and the seas washed across her decks CON
tinually. Captain j. Ystnas of the Solid
refused to abandon her. Shortly after the
Bremerhaven's boat returned to her the
weather came on thick and the Solid was lost
to sight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
rRyAN ON THE LECTURE PLATFORM
Makes His First Appearance Before a
MrII EiIIeM IIOuSe.

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec 2S.-IIon. William j..
Bryan arrived in Atlanta last night from
Chicago. At an early hour this morning
he was called on at the Kimball by Governor
Atkinson and escorted to the mansion,
where he will remain as his guest during
his stay in Atlanta A large number of
prominent citizens called on him during the
morning, and shortly after noon ne was
rendered breakfast at the Kimball house
by the Young Mems Democratic league
At he breakfast MIR. Bryan was well
coined by Governor Atkinson in behalf of the
state, by Mayor King on behalf of the city,
and by Mr.. Jack j. Spalding in beh hf Of
the league. To these addresses MIR. Bryan
responded briefly, concluding the set pro-
gram. Repeated calls were then maie for
eX-Secretary Hoke Smith, who was present
in response to a special invitation from the
league. Mr.. Smith, in Eeknowle Lying the
calls, spoke pleasantly Of MIR. Bryan person
ally, while reiterating the disagreement be-
tween them on the financial issue.
Mr.. Bryan made his fist appearance on
the lecture platform at the Grand opera
house tonight The house which seats 3,OuD
people, was filled. Mr. Bryan was cheercd
when he appeared. He spoke for one hour
on essential principles Of good citizenship,
presenting his remarks under the title Of
''The Ancient Landmarks At the end hun
dreds crowded around to shake his hand Mr..
Bryan referred to the silver question only
incidentally.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
has EFFECT,
THREAT OF STl
Boston street Ca
alteration of 4
IN Force Com
Grievances.


sidcrntion of = Grievances,
BOSTON. Dec. 2S- = atreet car men Of
the West Boston rot - ,ided today that
they would come out ike at midnight
II their demands were granted by that
time. Their grevanc, e been in the
hands OF President Lit some days and
he has persistently ignored them This
evening. however. he sent for the mems
representatives, and. as the result Of their
conference, the strike has been held in abey-
ancc until December 30.
Early this evening the superintendent OF
the street railway company waited upon the
executive committee of the union and was
in conference with them for about half an
hour. after which the conference commit
tee went to the offices of the company and
had a four hours conference with Prcst-
dent Little, Superintendent Rugg aud other
officials of the road. During that time the
grievances of the men We're taken up and
the various articles discussed. At $3.50
o'clock President Little said that 1t would
be impossible for him to sign the agree
ment until it had been fully discussed by
tho directors of the road, and he asked that
the matter remain in abeyanCe and the
strike be revoked for a few days, until this
could be accomplished. The conference COM
mittCe thereupon returned to headquarters
whore they placed the proposition of Presi-
dent Little before the executive committee
1t was decided to leave the matter in abey-
apce until December 30, but IL no confer
ence was called by the road before then
the tieuD would take place at midnight OF
that date. If the tieup had occurred 1t
would have involved between 5000 and 1900
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
FRENCH PLANS IN MADAGASCAR.
vast scheme of Reform to he Put Into
ENnrmIinm Mt nnCe.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Among the
earliest reforms of the French government
in Madagascar is embodied in a decree
abolshlng slavery, a copy of which has
re etched the State department from Consul
Wetter at Tamatave. 1t declares all the
inhabitants free. forbids traffic in human
beings multiplying every contract providing
for the sale Of persons, and imposes penal
ties for violations Of the law which are
to be tripled in case of second orrense.
Other features of the decree are that
France promises not to impose upon the
people of Madagascar any extraordinary
war tax. and Offers aid to dispossessed own
crs of slaves in the form of territorial pos
sessions. Another decree relating to schools
prohibits interference by teachers in po-
litical affairs, and urges immediate instruc-
tion i'm the Fremch langmage.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
MkrNLry WELCOMED HOME AGAIN,
rrcsidcnt-Elcct Returns to Canton
Aftcr His VET TO ChiCnEO.

CANTON. o., Dec. 23.--President-elect and
Mrs. Mckinley, accompanied by Miss Dun
can of Cleveland, Major McKinleys niece
and others composing the Chicago party
reached Canton this afternoon. They left
Chicago at 80 Tuesday night, taking the
slow train in order that Mrs. Mckinley
might be disturbed as little as possible The
president elect and Mrs. Mckinley occupied
the private car OF Vice President j. living
Brooks. In which Major Mckinley left Can
ton week ago.
Both Major and Mrs. Mckinley were
pleased to get home. The trip seems to have
benefited both greatly and they are enjoying
better health. The presidcntelect, Mrs. Nc
Kinley and maid were driven directly TO the
Mckinley residence. Miss Duncan went to
the home OF Mother Mckinley, where she
will be a guest over Christmas. 4 number
Of people were at the depot to meet the pres
ident-eect and his wife. As they alightod
from the special car and made their way 10
the coach through q passagoway swept clear
Of snow by an cmploye of the read Major
Mckinley and his wife bowed pleasantly to
all, the former raising his hat to many. The
passengers on the train were anxious to get
glimpse of their famous fellow travellers
and score or more men stepped out of the
car to obtain a better view and possibly a
haudshake.
At the Mckinley home the major and his
Wlte were nearIly greeted ny tHe nOuStholu'
In the absence of the master and mistress,
the home has been thoroughly renovated and
frightened in readiness for the home-com-
ing. Lunch was had shortly after their ar
rival. Awaiting the arrival OF Major Nc
Kinley were several distinguished men from
the west including Secretary Of State Nc
Farland of Iowa and c. A. Atkinson OF Lin
coin, Neb. The former said that he was
here in no sense in a personal interest.
Speaking OF the sentiment in his state in
reference to having Senator Allison a mem
ber of the Mckinley cabinet, Mr.. Mcfarland
said that the people are With one mind in
that respect but he personally, does not be-
lieve Senator Allison would accept any
portfolio but secretary OF state, If indeed
he would take that. Mir. Atkinson had been
on a visit to relatives in Jackson county,
Ohio, he said, and had come here to see Ma
jor Mckinley on no professional matters
but because he had the opportunity.
Another man who was In the city waiting
for an opportunity to call on Major McKin-
ley was Bradford Prince a prominent re
publican of New Mexico. John a. Logan of
Youngstown called soon after the McKinleys
reached their home.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
SOME ARGUMENTS FOR SAN PEDRO
HarbOr Board Hears Evidence on Re-
hnlf Of Thia LncniLnn.

half of This Location.
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 23-The har-
Dor board listened to more arguments in re-
gard to Santa Monica during the greater
part of toiay's session, after which the
champions of San Pedro were given a hear
ing Captain Alexander of the steamship
Santa Rosa Captain johnson of the ship
White Spur and Captain Pillsbury of the
steamer Mieola testified to their experiences
at Port Los Angeles. After a few remarks
| by Engineer Hood and Captain John Cross
in favor of Santa Monica, John f. Francis
OF the Free Harbor league opened the case
for San Pedro, by introducing Engineer
HawgOod Mr.. Hawgood said there was very
little land on the Santa Monica shore for
railway purposes that is not already con-
| trolled by the Southern Pacific company.
The Drift of sand there would always be a
menace. The hills do not furnish good
wind break.
Charles o. Witimore, representing the
Chamber of Commerce of Salt Lake City,
read a series of resolutions passed by that
body, setting forth that the location OF the
harbor at San Pedro would make the build
ing OF the road from Salt Lake City to the
coast certainty. The board adjourned un-
til 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
ONCE WEALTHY, DUT NOW INSANE
New York Merchant Makes IL Gun
pInN In kmnsms CiIN.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 23.-Oscar Wahlfeld,
president of a New York wholesale clothing
house bearing his name threatened to kill
w. b. Thayer. of the firm of Emery, Beard
& Co.. in the latters office here late
yesterday afternoon. Wahlteld was arrested
last night, but the cause OF arrest was not
made known till today, when he was
declared to be insane.
Wahlfeld was arrested last Saturday on
the charge made by Mr. Thayer of passing
worthless check for $500. Wahfeld had
received 500 of the amount, and yester-
day, after having been released from Jail,
went to Thayer and demanded the remaining
5000. When payment was refused Wahlfeld
made as If to draw revolver and rushed at
Thayer, crying the while: "I'll kill you;
I'll kill you" He was overpowered by
two clerks in the Office before he could do
any damage and was lodged in jail,
Wahlfed will probably be ordered sent
to some asylum. He was once wealthy. and
is we'll known both here and in New York
Financial Teverses are responsible for his
condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24

At New York-Arrived-Tcuto from
Liverpool; Bremerhaven, from Antwerp,
Kensington, from Antwerp; Anchora, from
Glasgow. Sailcd-Paris, for Southampton;
GCrmanic, for Liverpool; Frlesland, for
Antwerp.
At Phlladelphla-s a-sailed-Indiana, for Liv-
erpool.
AZ -Arriyed-Majestl from
New York for Liverpool.
At Hamburg Sailed Phoenlcia for New
York.
At sunderland-sailed-oh for BaIti-
more.
Al Liverpool -saIlod-Br Britannia, for New
York
Al Antwerp-Arriyed-P Pennsylvania, from
Philadelphia.
QuEENsToWN. Dec. 23 The White
Star line steamship Majestic Captain
Smith, from New York, on December 10,
which arrived here at II O'Clock this morn
ing, reports having oXpc rlenced dreadful
weather, and especially on Friday last
December Is, when shc encountered ter
rifle seas. The Majestic passed an Ice
berg on December 10 In latitude 1850,
north, and longitude ALA west,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
HAyTr is TRANauIA AT pREsENT.
Another Revolution Expected to Oc-
cur Within II short Time.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec. 23.-Matters
are tranquil in Haytl at present, but it is
stated that a revolution is bound to come
later. The report that the French govern
ment has refused recognition to General
Manigat as Haytien minister to the republic
is confirmed here. If he should return to
Hayti from Paris, Manigat may make
trouble.
Politics in Hayti is in allegiance on account
of the ravages of yellow fever, which is stiIl
epidemic. Among the recent victims of The
fever was Henri Pasqual French diplomatic
representative. He was buried with military
honors. the president attending the funeral.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
MAyFIELD RACE WAR is EMBED.
whites and CoIored People Come 10
nm AmicnhIe Understanding.

PADUCAH, KY, Dec. 23.-The Mayfed
race war is at an end. Everything is quiet
A mass meeting of both white and colored
people came, to an understanding that peace
should reign. Mayfeld is quiet tonight
Thirty deputy policemen are patrolling the
city. There is nothing to be alarmed about
in the vicinity of Paducah.
FRANKFORT, Ky, Dec. Ex-Governor
Bradley is eviden.y worried and perpleXed
about the recent frequent mob murders in
Kentucky. In an interview tonight he
denounced the law breakers, the inefliciency
of local officers and strongly intimated that,
If requested, according to Kentucky's pc
cuiar law on the subject, he would offer
big rewards without number for members
of the mobs. lie also raps the legislature as
a whole for its failure to enact into law
his late recommendations as to mobs
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
1IMIGRANTs VINO ARE NOT WANTED
Two Hundred Passengers Placed on
Ellie IsInnh md MnN BIC Scnt bncIS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.--Of all the 5ll pas
sengers that the French steamship Patria
brought to this port today from Marselles
and Naples, 200 are detained on Ellis island
by order of the immigration authorities
When the passengers of the Patria were
landed on the island, Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury Wike and Superintendent
Stumpf we're present Neither seemed to be
prepossessed in favor OF the new arrivals
DR.. Senner and others said they were the
worst lot of immigrants that have reached
these shores IN long time. Most Of the
detained immigrants are Italians, who
boarded the chip at Naples on December 8.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
PUBLISHERS OPPOSE LOUD BILL.
Leading Magazines and Monthly Re-
NI.NHs RcnrcscmIeh AT a MeeiIng.

Leading magazines ana Monthly Hc-
views Represented at IA Meeting.
NEW YORK, Dec. ga meeting of pub
fishers and paper manufacturers was held
today for the purpose of taking action against
the Loud postal bill now pending in con-
gress. This bill aims to take all novels
and periodicals out of the second class. This
means an increase in postal rates from
cent per pound to cents, Among those
represented were the Century, the Review of
Reviews, the Metropolitan Magazine the
Forum, Munseys, McClures the Cosmopol-
itan, Godey's Petersons, the North American
Review. committee was appointed to
work against the bill, which was condemned
as "reactionary in purpose and inimcal to
the interests OF all publishers of periodicals
and to the allied trades of paper making,
engraving, stereotypng. binding. printing,
etc. 1t was declared it must throw out OF
employment an enormous number of per
sons now engaged in the production OF period
icals and in their delivery,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
Venezuela Sentiment Tal<cs shape.

ICOpyrlght I036 by F-TtFs T-UT1VISTTTTS VVTFIII!7
CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 23,-CNew
York World legram-Special telegram
Public sentiment is growing more favor
able to the boundary arbitration treaty with
England The opposition to 1t is dying
out. and the treaty surely will be accepted.
The rumors that the Venezuelan domestic
debt is to be increased are unfOunded. 1t
is limited to 5000 900 bolivars $4,000, ,OOO).
The Hamburg American line steamship
Thuringia. which went ashore recently on
the Island OF Curacao, is likely to prove
total loss There is little hope of saving
her. One-third of her cargo has been taken
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
PACKER TOSSED ny ANGRY STEER
Nelson Morris Has II Narrow Escape.
hut ILis Communion is HUNT

but His Compnniou is Hurt.
CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Neson Norris, the
millionaire packer, had narrow escape
from being gored by fractions Texas steer
today. but J. c. Bohart of the Bohart Com
mission company, did not fare as fortunately
and was badly hurt. Mr., Nelson Morris and
Mr.. Bohart went into cattle pen at the
stock yards to inspect a consignment OF cat
tie. and things were agreeable all around un-
til Mr.. Morris prodded with his cane steer
with ebnormally wide horns that was lying
down in corner of the pen. The steer
jumped up with snort and made a charge
for the two men There was wild rush
for the fence, Mr. Morris leading, Nj.
Bohart close second. and the steer third
and gaining rapidly. Mr. Norris just man
aged to get On the other side of the fence,
but he had not more than three inches to
spare. The first object that met his eyes
as he turned around to look at things, was
the form OF Mr. BOhart coming down from
up i'm the air somewhere The steer had
caught him squarely and thrown him high.
When he descended he fell with a mighty
splatter into the feed trough and to this fact
he owes his life. The steer made frantic
efforts to gore him. but It's horns were so
wide it could not get them down into the
trough where MIR. Bohart lay unconscious.
MIR Morris pounded the steer over the head
with piece Of scantling. but could not drive
it away and not until all the cattle had been
driven into another pen could the steer be
made to move away from the trough. Mr..
Boharts shoulder was dislocated he was
badly cut on the head and neck and terribly
bruised. His injuries, though serious, are
not fatal.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
DEFECTS IN SAMUEL rILnEN's WILL
Certain Clauses Declared Invalid by
TIC Now AnrlS smprcmc CnmrI.

the New YORK supreme Court.
NEW YORK, Dec 23-Cortain trusts
under the will of the late Samuel J. Til
den were today declared invalid by the SUI
nreme court The suit in which the de-
cision was rendered was brought by the
executors under the will, who asked for
a construction of certain clauses in the
will. decision was sometime since re-
cogded by the court Of appeals, by which the
reslduary trust was declared Illegal. Mrs.
spelton, the sister of the testator. then
handed over the greater portion of her
share to the founding OF the Tilden library in
this city, and contingent fund of 100000
was created TO carry out clauses 33 and "a
of the will which dealt with the establish
| ment OF free libraries at New Lebanon and
Yonkers, 100000 having been left for these
objects. Both these trusts are declared to
he open TO the fatal objection that they
violate the statute against perpetuation.
Mrs. Laura p Hazard, granddaughter OF
Mrs. Potion, the court says, Is entitled
to receive the principal OF the trust fund.
| which was created for Ter grandmother, OF
! $50 900 while Adelaide Buchanan is to re-
| ceiye the principal OF the trust fund OF
$25 900 created for the benefit of her
| mother, Lucy II. Tilden
With reference to the question as to
whether the trustees have the power to
| change the Investment Of bonds valued at
| 100000 left by the testator to Miss Marie
| Celeste Stauffer, New Orleans the court
holds they have no such power and cannot
make any change in the investment without
| the benehcary's consent AS to the
scheme contemplated by the testator to es-
! tabllsh a library in the city, the trustees
| are accountable for the whole of the resi-
duary estate to the next OF kin, The heirs
are, the court states entitled to the re-
mander OF the fund OF 100000 left for the
establishment of the Lebanon and Yonkers
| Libraries
| Mr. Tllden, the court says In conclusion.
| would have undoubtedly acted differently
could he have appreciated that his scheme
| for a large public library in this city would
have been defeated, but the court cannot
row undertake TO devise a scheme which
will supply the deficiency, or make another
Will for Mr. Tilden.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
NORTHERN Pacific SHOPS BURN,
Citizens and Employees Succeed in
snNInE E0mrIeen L0c0mOtINcs.

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ST. PAUL, Dec. ga GlendiYe, Mont,
special to the Dispatch says: Fire early this
morning completely destroyed the extensive
machine shops and all but one section of the
round house belonging TO the Northern Pa
cidc. Loss, $4,000. Fourteen engines in the
round house were saved by being pushed out
by hand by employees and citizens. All ma
chlnery and four engines undergoing re-
pairs in the shops were destroyed. The
origin OF the fire is unknown.
MONTREAL Dec. 23,-Fire In the fash
ionabe residence part Of the city today
destroyed portions of the houses of Frank
May, prominent dry goods merchant John
Gault superintendent OF the Merchants
bank and Judge Doherty. 1t is estimated
that the loss will be about 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
HOLIDAY For CECIL RHODES.
Citizens of Capctown Prepare II We'll
cnme for the Into prcmier.

come for the Lntc Premier.
Copyright 1895 by Press Publishing Company0
CAPETOWN South Africa, Dec. %
(New York World Cablegram-Speci Tele
gram.)-Cecil Rhodes, formerly premier of
Cape Colony but under cloud since the
Jameson raid. until he pacifed the Mata-
beles, is expected to arrive here from
Rhodesa next Saturday. Decorative arches
are being erected in the streets and there
will be torchlight procession, a banquet
with speeches, and a big municipal welcome.
He will leave Capetown January for Dun
vegan He is reported to be extremely
we'll
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
ArbuckIe Was Not Poisoned.

NEW YORK Dec 23.-The final report of
President Wlthaus, who analyzed the stom-
ach Of Frank p. Arbuckle of Denver, who
died under unexplained circumstances re
Gently, has been received by Coroner Tuthlll.
The analysis showed that Arbuckle had re-
ceived no poison whatever, thus disproying
the theory that those who stole the yalu-
ables from his peraOn had lrugged him.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24

ST, LOUIS. Dec. 8.--A special to the
Post Dispatch from Hannibal, Mo. says
Colonel Hatch is still alive, but is thought
to be dying. His friends are gathered around
his bedside expecting every moment to be
his last. At 12 O'Clock last night 1t was moi
believed that he couh last until morning
but at 10 o'clock this morning he was still
breathing. He is totally paralyzed, un'
conscious and without pain.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24

LONDON, Dec, 23.-Earl RusselIs River
side residence at Maidenhead, on the Thames,
was gutted by fire early this morning. 1t is
rumored that the fire was of incendiary
origin. Since the trial of the earl's suit
against his mother-in-law, Lady Celina
Scott and three male defendants, one of
whom, Kast, died recently in jail, his lord
ship has been the recipient Of several threat
CninR letters,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
Rains in Rehnr Little Good.

LONDON. Dec ga Times dispatch from
Calcutta says The official report of the
prospects in Behar says that the rainfall
has had hardly any effect in lowering prices,
which are still at famine rates through
out Bengal The danger of famine has been
removed in South Behar, but there is the
gravest anxiety in many northern districts.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-24
omciaI Vote of Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah Dec. 23.-The
official count Of the vote OF Utah at the last
election was completed today and is as fol-
lows Mckinley, 49, asa; Bryan, G4535; Pal
mer, "a. For congress- King, democrat,
l7,3G2 Holbrook, republican, 21,Sl3; Foster,
populist, 2,2S2.