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Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21
Edward ivory Committed for Trial.

LUNDON, NOV. ZU.-At Bow etfeet police
court today Edward ]. Ivory. alias Edward
Bell. the alleged Irish-Ameriean dynamiter
OF New York City charged with conspiring
10 cause explosions. was formally committed
for trial at the next session Of the central
criminal court.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21
Pledge Not 40 subsidize Newspapers.

PARIS, Nov. @o.-In the Chamber Of Depu-
ties today the interior budget with the Sc
cTet service appropriation was adopted 10y a
vote Of $50 TO 80, after the government had
engaged not 10 employ the funds 10 sub
sldize newspapers.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21
Italy May Abandon Erythea.

LONDON, Nov. 21.-The Rome correspond
ent of the Times expresses the opinion that
Italy will abandon Erythea, its Abyssinian
colony.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21

PARIS, Nov. 20.-The Gazette de France
publishes letter from Don Carlos, the
pretender TO the throne of Spain. to his
followers, disowning his third daughter.
Princess Elvira. who eloped last week with
= Roman artist, named Folchi, a married
ms
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21
Earthquake shake. wilmington.

WILMINGTON, Del. Nov 2.-A slight
earthquake shock was felt about o'clock
this afternoon. Several rocks were knocked
from the walls OF Grace church and cracks
were made IN several buildings
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21

Al New -Arriyed-Normannla, from
Hamburg. Sailed Rotterdam, for Rotter-
dam.
At -Arrsyed-Umbria, from
New York for Liverpool.
At Llyerpool--ArTlyed-B from New
York; Britannia from New York.
At Genoa --Arriyed-Fulda, from New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21
Irving Invited TO the white House.

LONDON, Nov. 20.-The Chronicle says
Mr. Mckinley has written a letter to Sir
Henry Irving. thanking him for his con-
gratulations upon the election and express
ing the hope that Sir Henry will visit him
at the white house
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-21

Throughout the interview with the re-
porters Elliott assumed an air OF indifer-
ence. and many OF the questions asked him
were ignored. II was only when some ques-
tion was asked that created the imf-ss-
sion in bis mind that the reporter had dis
covered some important facts that his in
terest was awakened. When asked II his
uncle in Ohio was In the habit of sending
him large sums OF money through the mails
without taking the precaution TO even regis
ter the letters he replied that he was, and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
CREMATION IN NEW ENGLAND.
A Temperature of 300 Degrees Produced
by Petroleum.

When the stockholders of the Massa-
chusetts Cremation society meet to hear
the reports of officers and to review the
second year of the society's existence,
they will find that contrary to the eXper-
fences of most cremation societies, the
second year of this one has been more
successful than the first. In most So
cieties the second year shows falling off
in the number of cremations, due to a
tagging interest. After that the number
of cremations has shown steady in
crease. The Massachusetts society be-
gan the cremation of bodies January 4,
1894, and in the first year 81 bodies were
thus disposed of, some of them having
been held for cremation from the last
months of the preceding year. This year
So bodies have been cremated, an actual
increase in number over last year of
about 10.
Perhaps no more forcible argument
has been made in favor of cremation as a
mode OF dispOsing of the bodies of the
dead than the experience of the contrac-
tors who were engaged in the construc-
ton of the subway who found it neces-
sary to remove two or three hundred
bodies along the Boylston street MALL
and bury most of them together in
trenches. The members of the society
point to this fact as one of the most
striking Illustrations of the advantage of
cremation. The growth of cremation has
been slow, but it has been sure. The first
crematory in this country was erected by
DIR. Julius LIE Moyne in Washington, Pa
in 1875. In the first decade only 36
bodies were cremated; in the second de-
cade 264 bodies.
The Boston system differs from that of
most other incineratOrs in that spray of
superheated petroleum is used, and heat
of 5000 degrees can be secured. Under
this system expensive collins are un-
necessary, and the body is not removed
from the coffin, even if it is of lead but
goes directly into the retort.-Boston
Evening Transcript.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
ORIENTAL DARLINGS.
Yu-Keng and His Beautiful Daughters
May Come to New York City.

| met at a dinner recently the Chinese
minister to Japan, Yu-Keng, his wife
and daughter. His eXcellency had Just
been appointed junior director of the i'm
perial stud of China. This is about the
highest Office the old gentleman has at
tanned at home. His friend is Prince
Kung, and it is reported here that the
prince, who is most influential, will have
him sent soon as minister to the United
States. The family will create sensa-
ton in Washington. Lady Yu, as she is
called, is Il really handsome woman She
has soft, peachy complexion, luminous
eyes and smile that is irresistible. Her
father was an American merchant in
China. She has lived in New York city
and speaks English with charming ac-
cent. Her daughters are not only hand
some but they are bright and sprightly.
They dress in radiant colors and are
very sweet and gracious in manner. They
have never visited the United States
and are most anxious to complete their
studies there. They were educated in
Hong Kong and Shanghai and have only
lived one year in Pekin.
The eldest daughter, who is called Miss
Lizzie, is about 16 years of age. She in
formed me last evening that the ambi-
ton of her life was to live in America.
Her eyes sparkled when l described to
her the beauties of Washington city as u
home. Her young sister is an absolute
beauty, and can well imagine the Juror
these young ladies will create in a sus-
ceptible capital in the event of their GO
ing there.
Every young woman in Washington
will fall in love with these Oriental darl-
ings and the young men, am sure, will
go mad, as the romancers have it. The
various foreign legations in Tokyo have
made much of the mother and daughters,
and as one mantronly lady said to me
last evening, these young women are
in danger of having their heads turned
by the admiration they are receiving here
and there is no telling what will befall
them in the event of their going to Wash
ilgton.".
The old minister is quiet, indulgent
father. He looks worn, weary, sad, re-
Elective, but he is affable in conversation
and inclined to laugh heartily at every
thing. But it is sort of hollow, insin-
cere laugh.
Mr. Yu's favorite interpreter is young
mandarin who was educated at Cam
bridge. He is most impressive young
man, and is really able to appreciate
American humor. He tells stories very
well. | can imagine the newspaper col
umns that will be written about this fam
lily in the event that it be transferred to
Washington.-New York Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
If you would triumph invariably in
cooking use DR.. Prices Baking Powder
MADAME WILSON'S LECTURE.

From Waco Evening Telephone, jan
uary 8, 1896:
Madame Wilson, whose appearance at
the Grand yesterday had been extensive
ly heralded, did not disappoint the high
est expectations her coming had OCCASION
ed.
Her audience was an appreciative one
and was much impressed by the lecture
and its illustration.
There is nothing of the mysterious,
nothing savoring of the too many instan-
ces of quackery which are seen in her
field, in her lecture and the doctrine and
principles she lectures. She bases her
work entirely upon sound, healthful and
hygienc principles. Her lecture is an
exposition of the truest physical culture,
Il presentation of that which lends to pro-
duce in the highest degree strength and
beauty of form, a combination of physical
and artistic effects to be most desired
and productive of a better race of peo-
pie.
Madame Wilson is a splendid illustra-
ton of the practice of her teachings. Her
form evidences perfect physical condi--
tons and development with the natural
result of the beauty of perfect woman
hood.
Madame Wilson will appear at Mil
let's opera house Thursday afternoon at
2:30. Admission 80 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
AS IT NEVER HAPPENS.
The Stove Job Which Johnson Did
Could Not Have Been in Real Life.

This is about a man who put up a
stove.
1t is unnecessary, perhaps, to go fur
Their with it. You know in advance Just
how he swore and tore, and spoiled the
carpet, and the pipe didn't fit and he
spilled SCOT down the back of his neck
and finally went up town and got six men
to finish the job.
Johnson" said Johnson's wife at din
ner yesterday, II want you to come home
early this afternoon. l want that sitting
room stove up and going by Sunday"
All right, my dear" said johnson.
I'll be home at four"
SO that afternoon Johnson's wife sent
the children over to visit on the other
side of town and stuffed rags in all the
cracks to deaden sound After fervent
prayer that all the neighbors would be
out of town for few hours that after
noon, she was ready for johnson.
He arrived promptly.
The stove is out in the woodshed."
said his wife,
The stove was not very large, and after
Juhnson had dressed himself for the oc-
casion with the help of Mrs. Johnson,
VIM Huu thhel care 10 nave MS Old
clothes and gloves handy, he got the
stove to the back porch without much
difficulty.
1T must be blackened," said Mrs.
Johnson, as she mixed the backing. 1t
blackened to beautiful finish with very
little rubbing, and johnson whistled at
his work.
Then he tackled down the oil-coth mat
and the zinc. and kept ON whistling.
He took the stove in carefully and put
it in the right place.
There was plenty of the old stove pipe,
and while he cleaned it in the alley with
a stick Mrs. Johnson sat on the back
porch and listened to him whistle.
The first joint went on all right, and
the damper stayed in place. The next
joint fitted so we'll that johnson almost
stopped whistling in sheer admiration for
it, and so did the next one The elbow
fitted admirably and the collar and last
joint went on like top. The seam was
on the right side all the way up.
There was not even a speck of SCOT on
the papers Mrs. Johnson had spread on
the carpet.
In ten minutes more johnson had a
lovely fire in the stove and was in his
business suit again spick and span read
ing the paper while his wife got supper.
1t was just here that there was a saw
age nudge in Johnson's left ribs and he
heard his wife tell him to wake up and
hustle out now. for it had been daylight
for half an hour-Topeka Star-Journal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
LONDON FINANCES

London, Feb. 9.-The trade on the
stock market continues fairly good. The
mining market was firm, Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain dispatch having
caused a general rise. The success Of
the loan has inspired the American mar
ket, which shows distinct rise. Dis
count rates advanced slightly yesterday
on the prospect of shipments of gold to
New York. The increases for the week
include Louisville and Nashville, 2 per
cent; Atchison mortgage and Denver pre-
ferred, l IA; Lake Shore, 1 Missouri
Pacific and Wabash, / IL. The de-
creases were Norfolk and Western. rs:
New, York Central and Reading firts,
1 IL per cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13

a nmeinlsh Westphalian bank, has been
arrested on the charge of forgery.
The revision of the extradition treaty
between Germany and the United States
is again at standstill owing to new do.
mands regarding political and military
fugitives.
A young American, Miss Edith Bagg,
made her debut at a solo vocal concerf
here on Wednesday last. Her voice was
and training.
Manager Milneberg of the New York
and Eastern Telegraph and Telephone
company is here studying the Berlin sys-
TEN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
NEWS FROM FOREIGN LANDS
PRESIDENT KRUGER ACCEPTS
CHAMBERLAIN'S INVITATION
TO VISIT ENGLAND.
RHODES SCHEME 70 BOOM RHODES|A
He Will Turn Money Loose-The Rea-
son Editor Gust of the Pail Mall
Gazette Was Asked to Re
sign by w. w. Astor.

London, Feb. 9.-President Kruger of
Transvaal has accepted the invitation eX-
tended to him by Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain to come to England, accom-
panied by some members of the Trans
vaal executive department, to act as a
commission. Probably a special session
of the volksraad will be called to draft a
| formal sanction and to nominate a COM
mission.
Hon. Cecil Rhodes sister sailed for
Cape Town from Southampton on Satur-
day. Mr.. Rhodes came from London to
bid her farewell. 1t was reported that
Cecil Rhodes had at the last moment en-
gagged cabin. Great excitement was
caused by this announcement, but he was
not seen on board the steamship.
London, Feb. 1O.-The Times has an
article this morning on the plans of Hon.
Cecil Rhodes in South Africa, of which
it says:
"The first chapter in the scene is the
creation under a British administration
of a British johannesburg in Rhodesia.
Mr.. Rhodes believes that the mineral
wealth of Rhodesia justifies reasonable
hope that within five years the population
of Rhodesia will exceed that of the entire
Uitlander population of the Transvaal.
In addition to splendid climatic advan-
tages, experts believe that the plateaus
of .Mashonaland and Matabeleland are
highly mineralized. Coal exists in
enormous quantities and it is supposed
that Mr.. Rhodes project includes an
intention to lead the way by putting the
bulk of his own large fortune into the
local enterprises and also to encourage
the cultivation of wool, coffee, tea and
spice and possibly cotton"
The Times in an editorial on Mr..
Rhodes plan:
THE foregoing grandiose scheme rests
wholly upon the condition that gold can
be found; If it fails, the scheme must
The Daily News publishes an article by
a person who knows Mr.. Rhodes views
and who says that he has abandoned the
plan of addressing the meeting of the
shareholders of the Chartered South
Africa company because it is undesirable
to prejudice the trials arising out of the
Jameson raid.
This writer says that Mr.. Rhodes may
probably return to London in time for the
trial.
Mr. Chamberlain has Professionally de-
cided that nothing has happened necessi-
tating other than slight notifications in
the terms Of the charter of the South
Africa company, which will place its
armed force directly in the hands of an
officer appointed by the crown.
A dispatch to the Times from Cape
Town, dated Friday, says:
''The members of the reform commit
tee, who are undergoing trials at Pre-
toria, are permitted to visit Johannes
burg until Monday"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
NEWS FROM HAWAII

San francisco, Feb. 9.-The steamer
Australia arrived today from Honolulu
bringing the following correspondence to
the Associated Press
Honolulu, Feb. 1.-The 18th of May
has been declared a national holiday by
the republic. Invitations to take part
in its celebration were sent in the usual
way to the diplomatic and consular CORPS
Favorable replies were received from all
but the representatives of the United
States, England, Japan and France. Of
these representatives three stated in their
replies to this government that as their
governments had never recognized the
provisional government and as the holt
day was given in celebration of the f0rma-
ton OF that government, they did not
feel it incumbent upon them to in any way
participate.
Mr. Willis replied, stating that he would
lay the matter before Secretary Olney.
Minister Cooper denies the statements
published in the San Francisco papers
regarding his recent visit to Hawaii. His
trip was simply in conformity with the
policy of the government. There was
nothing in the rumors of the secession of
the people on the big island to call for a
visit of any member of the government
to Hilo.
The legislature will meet on the 10Th
inst. Under act 60 of the constitution
the legislature can not sit more than 80
days except by special extension by the
president, and then not for more than 80
days. Many important questions will be
considered, the Asatic question being one.
Chinese and Japanese were originally
brought here to work on plantations, but
at the expiration of their contracts many
of them drifted into Honolulu and en-
gagged in public pursuits directly in compe-
tition with the white merchants and me-
chanics. This competition is commenc-
ing to be felt very keenly.
The United States ship Boston arrived
on the Both ult., 10 days from San Fran
cisco, She will remain here 10 days
and then leave for the China station.
WHY GUST WAS LET OUT. rs
London, Feb. 10.-The Times this
N-r,tr, rs,,t, r ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
MANCHESTER MARKETS

Manchester, Feb. 9.-The market con-
tinues quiet and firm. A fair business
was doing for eastern export yarns,
mostly at somewhat higher prices Cloth
was very irregular and often rather
lower, where orders were needed. The
South Americans were moderate custo-
mers. Home trade was fairly good
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
HIS LORDSHIP IS DIME.

London. Feb. 10.-Lord Duraven was
questioned today concerning the report
that heIhas sent an apology to the New
York Yacht club as a result of the COM
plete refutation of the charges his lord
ship brought against Defender but he
positively refused to gay anything on the
subject.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13

form of a correspondence between him
self and Mr.. W. w. Astor, the proprietor
of the Pail Mall Gazette.
Mr.. Astor gives as his reasons for
asking him to resign the constant sneers
and disparaging comments upon Ameri-
can printed in the Pail Mall Gazette and
the habitual disregard of Mr.. Astor's in
structions by the editor. Mr. Astor
wrote to Mr.. Gust ON February as fol-
lows:
'We are suddenly confronted with
dangerous controversy between England
and the. United States, in which 1 am
deeply interested. l can not longer be
responsible for the utterances of a paper
over which l exercise only nominal
control, l Therefore regret that am con-
strained to ask you to resign. l sincerely
regret the, precipitancy of this action,
which is due to the political situation"
The Chronicle understands that Dou-
glass Straight, who has been editor of
the Pail Mall Gazette, is only temper
airy appointment, as Mr.. Astor intends to
secure an American editor for the paper
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
MORE TROOPS ASKED FOR

Rome, Feb. 9.-It is stated that Gen
eral Barateria has asked for the imme-
date dispatch of II battalions of infan-
try, six mounted batteries and $500
mules to Erithea. The cabinet discussed
the demand yesterday and Premier
Crispi had a long interview with ling
Humbert.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
WILL RJuID THE ROATS

London, Feb. 10.-The Daily Telegraph
announces that the naval program hither-
to reported and cabled to the Associated
Press exclusively on Saturday, which in
wolves the outlay of f9,500,00O, is sub
stantially correct, except as to some of
the details. 1t is proposed to build five
first-class battle ships, four first class
cruisers, three second-class cruisers, six
third-class cruisers and 20 torpedo de-
stroyers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13

THE CHRONICLE OPINES AGAIN.
London. Feb. 9.-The Chronicle be-
lieves that there is a good prospect of a
settlement of the Venezuelan question
by a compromise acceptable to the three
governments concerned without loss of
dignity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-13
WHY GUST WAS LET OFT.

London, Feb. 1O-The Times this
morning prints Mr.. J. G. Gusts explana-
ton of his dismissal from the position of
editor of the Pail Mall Gazette in the
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-14
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Compromise In the senate over Deep
water HarbsS Ferf OAlifsrniA.

Compromise In the senate over Deep
water Harbss Fss' OAlissrniA.
NwAsHN0roS, May is.-The animal
Cd contest which has proceeded for the
last four days in the senate over deep
water harbor on the southern coast Of
California was brought 70 a close yester-
day by a compromise between the two
connicting interests. The issue has been
between the points Of Santa Monica and
San Pedro. the locality urged by the Cal
iiornia SENATOR
Mr.. Frye, chairman Of the commerce
nolnmittee, finally harmonized the diff
ferences by referring the determination
a. between Santa Monica and San Pc
dro 10 a commission 10 consist Of three
civil engineers, n naval officer and an Of.
icor Of the coast survey. The compro-
mise was accepted by the California
tenators and was unanimously passed
An amendment urged by Mr.. Cor.
man, limiting the expenditure under
the contract authorization 10 $1,000. 600
annually, led 20 lengthy debate. A
motion by Mr. Vest 20 table the amend.
ment failed. The vote was 90 to9l.
An agreement was reached TO dispose
Of the bill by O'Clock today.
The house entered upon the contested
election case Of Rynaker ". Downing
from the sixteenth Illinois district. The
debate was very spirited. Tho vote
probably viii be taken tomorrow.
Before the case was brought mp Mr..
Wheclcr Dem, Ala WIS taken to task
for abusing the privilege of printing In
Tho Record some extensive interpella-
tons In a recent speech Of his from the
I permanent record by a vote Of 70 10 Ia,
ny. Evans rep, Ky) in obedience TO
the instructions Of the ways and means
committee, gave notice that he would
call up the FREQ alcohol bill nc the fiIst
opportunity.
The special order for the consideration
Of private pension bills was postponed
until Thursday.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-14

Ladies Of the Methodist church vii
have the baby show at Mrs. Jap Coles
Friday next, May Is. All babies en-.
tered for prizes must be on hand At 80
as tie contest comes OIL between the
hours Of 5 80 and $50. The prizes are
as follows: The largest baby over 3
months and under year, dozen
photographs.
The smallest baby over 3 months aud
under year. handsome cap.
The prettiest boy or Girl between the
agc Of ] and 3 years-Set Of buttons OF
pins.
The finest boy over . and under 4
years-Express wagon.
ThepTettiesi girl over and under
years-A dressed doll.
10 cents admission 10 the baby show
aud for % cents an elegant lunch will
be served.
List Of judges r. X. Chatham, J..
W. johnson, @. A. Adams, Malcolm
Carnes and W. D. Phupoil.
Mrs. Ed Hall will be glad to receive
the names Of all babies between the
ages flour months and four years, TO
enter the contes. Tor the prizes at baby
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-05-14
NO MlNIsrERs PRorEsr.
Great britain aud Germany object %
Hus.la's siege a. Che Zoo.

Great nrltain aud Germany object 20
Husala's Siege a. che Zoo.
LONDON, May IA special dispatch
from Shanghai says the British and
German ministers at Pelin have pro-
tested against the action on Russia in
occupying part Of the foreshore Ss Che
Foo contrary to treaty rights The dis.
patch adds that the entire Russian
squadron In Chinese waters win rendez-
vous az Che Foo IN readiness 20 occupy
Port Arthur ON receipt Of Instructions
from st. Petersburg IN well informed
commercial quarters in London Il Is be-
leved the Che Foo incident is nothing
but m ordinary business deal, as Fer
ruson q Co. have been offering the
land which a alleged 20 have been
seized for sale during years past. Tho
only cause for disquiet a. found in the
fact that tho Russian Steam Navigation
company through whose agent, j.
Smith. an American. the land has been
occupied, Is the oonpany subsidized by
the Russian govcrnmcnt