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Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
HELP FOR CUBANS AT HAND
Message from the President on the Subject
Expected Soon.
BEllIGERENTS' RIGHTS ALMOST CERTAIN
Some Trouble Anticipated with Spain
Over the Position of the United
states, but This Phase is
Not Considered.

! WASHINGTON. Feb. 22-(Special Tele-
gram.)-That Cuban independence is to be
mPde the subject of a special message by
the president Is the belief of those nearest
the administration. The change of Senators
Lindsay and Gray from their antagonistc
attitude Of the early days of the session is
thought to be a precursor OF pronuncia-
mento on the part of the government which
will go far toward securing for the insur-
gents beligerent rights and perhaps even
more. 1t is fact that Senators Gray and
Lindsay have been the weather vanes of the
administration. 1t has been well understood
the administration was feeling its way but
within the past four days the vcer,lg of
politics has brought the Indicator 20 j stand
still, pointing toward Cuban independence
even II the worst comes to worst and war
with Spain results in defense of the position.
Congressman Hainer and Meiklejohn have
returned from Nebraska. The former has
little to say as to the political situation in
the state. but he is emphatic in the state
ment that the state central committee is
strongly in favor Of General Manderson for
president. He anticipates a very lively cam
paign. Meikle1ohn sees an improvement IN
business both in Lincoln and Omaha. since
his last visit, but as to politics ne is silent.
FOR OMAHA'S EXPOSITION.
Congressman Mercer is actively at work
on the appropriation for the great Omaha
exposition. Yesterday he went ito, see
Speaker Reed and had long conference with
him on the subject. Mr.. Mercer would not
disclose what was said at the interview,
but he seemed to be in particularly good
spirits over it, and announced that he had
strong hopes Of getting the bill through.
He admitted that the reference was not ia
vorable to the bill, but said it was due to a
misunderstanding.
Representative Gamble of South Dakota
succeeded In amending the bill which passed
the house Friday making final proof for
timber culture entries. Heretofore claimants
have been compelled to travel long dis
tances in order to make personal appear
ancs at the land office. Under the amend
ment which Gamble succeeded in having
incorporated in the bill claimants may go
before any clerk of a court or commissioner,
under such rules as the secretary of the in
terror may prescribe, SO that it will apply
to not only proofs hereafter made, but to
those already begun, pending under contest
or otherwise.
r. T. Nation, a representative Of English
capital interested in building the bridge
across the Missouri at Yankton and also the
Yankton & Norfolk railroad is on his way
west. To a Bee man he stated that every
thing seemed favorable for the completion
of the bridge and projection of the railroad
that a force of men is now at work making
final soundings. The building of this line
means much for Nebraska and will be well |
coined as an outlet to the lakes.
Ex-Representatiye Harter of Ohio, who |
committed suicide, was member of Cen |
eral Manderson'S regiment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. WAITE
VIII BE Held at Washington This
Afternoon,

VIII he Held at Washington This
Afternoon.
WASHINGTON, FEB. 22.-The funeral Of
Mrs. Waite the widow of the late chief JUS
tice of the United States, will be held at
her late residence in this city at O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon. The services will be
conducted by Rev. Randolph II. McKim, rec
tor of the Church of the Epiphany assisted
by Rev. DR.. Walbridge formerly rector of
the church in Toledo, in which the Waite
family attended services for many years,
and Rev. Mr.. Hellilser, also of the church
of the Epiphany. Major Wright, marshal
OF the supreme court will have charge &C
the arrangements and 1t Is expected the JUS
tees of the court will act as honorary pail
bearers
Mr.. Henry Waite of Lexington, Ky,
nephew of the late chief justice is expected
here tonight and until his arrival no definite
arrangements will be made. 1t is expected.
however. that the body will be taken to
Toledo on late train tomorrow afternoon
and the son of C.. C. Waite. who died st
Columbus yesterday, will be buried at the
same hour as his mother. The remains OF
Mrs. Waite will be accompanied to Toledo
by the daughter, Miss Waite Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Waite and Miss T, p Reid. niece.
During the last few years Mrs. Waite was
the president Of the National Mary Wash
ington association and was the leading
spirit In the movement which resulted in the
erection at Fredericksburg of the monument
to the memory OF the mother of Washing
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
wnsrv YrAns OF COLLEGE LIFE.
Anptvcrsnry CrIcbrnuon ne Jobus
HopLIus' ruIyerspry.


hopkins Univcrspry.
BALTIMORE, Feb 22-Exercises were
held today IN Mccoy hall. Johns Hopkins
university, In celebration OF the twentieth
anniversary OF its founding. 1t was pre-
ceded by a procession of the alumni, can
di!ates for degrees students. trustees
faculty. governor, mayor, representatives OF
other colleges and guests OF honor. Bishop
Paret made the opening address DR.. Andrew
ID. White, eN president of Cornell and ex-
minister to RussiaSand Germany, and mem
bor Of the Venezuelan commission with Pres
!dent Gilman of Johns Hopkins, delivered
the address. Prof. Joseph Ames of Hopkins
made a statement OF the discoveries of
Roentgeu aud illustrated the rays.
Dr. White in his address highly praised
the progress Of Johns Hopkins university
and spckn OF the extent OF its influence. He
warmly defended the diplomatic service. He
said: What is 1t we need? Is it a man
to be sought and selected and passed upon
ana hagglcd with and sent across the ocean
TO see if. perhaps he can mitigate serious
and even disastrous international trouble
after 1t had got under full headway? Is II
not, rather. to have a thoroughly trained
man on the spot who shall foresee trouble
prevent, attentuate it. dsperse it, be ac-
quainted with the right men. know the right
means speak the right word at the right
moment in the right quarter?"
Regarding war with Great Britain, DR..
White then said: "Of all caamities to the
world which one can imagine. there could
hardly be anything more fearful than a war
between the two great English speaking ma
tons. Nothing should be spared to avcrt
such war save International Righteousness
and the just position Of our country and the
self-respect of its citizens" Englands great
international influence was ascribsd chiefly
to its able and superbly maintained dpo-
matte service. Americas service should be
better paid respectable establishments main
tanned abroad, and the merit system adopted
for all minor positiops
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Meeting Presided Over by n Delceu
to the First COnyentfOn

HrcSiUeu ONcr ny II DeEcSute
to the First Convention.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-The Union Re-
publican club of Washington held a public
meeting tonight in Center Market hall in
celebration Of the fortieth anniversary of
the national republican party. Fully thou
sand people were present. and the intense
enthusiasm Of the vast audience frequently
found expression by prolonged and vociferous
applause The meeting was presided over by
Mr.. A. M. Clapp of Washington. who spoke
of his being present as a delegate at the
convention in 1885, which nominated the first
republican candidate for the presidency of
the United States. Senator Hawley of Con-
necticut was the first speaker, and in a
brief address gave in outline the history and
achievements of the republican party
Representative Cousins of Iowa delivered
stirring address, which was frequently in
terrupted by applause. He predicted the final
passage through the senate of the pending
revenue bill. and said this country had never
had a president who had dared or would
dare to veto a measure which nine-tenths Of
the people demanded.
Remarks were also made by Representative
Brumm of Pennsylvania, Senator Perkins of
California, Boutelle Of Maine, Sherman of
New York and Towne of Minnesota. All
were enthusiastically applauded at frequent
intervals
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

life. But Lincoln attained from the log cabin
OF the poor white innthc wilderness the same
position which Washington reiched from his
palatial mansion and baronial estate on the
Potomac He made the same fight unself-
ishly. periodically and srandy. for the pres
crvatlon OF the republic that Washington had
done for its creation and foundation. widely
as they are separated. these two heroes OF
the great crises Of otr NATIONAL life stand to-
gether in representing the solvent powers the
inspiring processes and the hopeful oppor-
tunities of American liberty"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

Essnys on Washington.

A meeting Of the Afternoon Reading cir
Gle was held at the residence of Mrs. A. D..
Brandeis last Saturday. it being the fourth
anniversary of the club, and falling on Wash
ington's birthday the exercises were in the
nature Of a celebration, which was very
fittingy carried out. Short essays on Wash
ington were read and briefly discussed by
various members Of the club. The members
were invited into the dining room. where
surprise awaited them. The table was
decorated with the national colors. The cen
terpiece was cake in the form Of hatchet
placed in bed Of cherries and at each plate
was a miniature hatchet, tied with red
white and blue ribbons.
Those present were: Mrs. H. Freedman.
Mrs s. Katz, Mrs j. Lobman, Mrs. George
Heyn, Mrs. A. Pollock, Mrs A. Meyer, Mrs
A. Haas Mrs II. Hitler, DR.. Leo Franklin
and Mrs A. ID. Brandeis.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-tSpecial.)-Pat-
ents have been Issued as follows: Nebraska
Cyrus f. Bake. Fullerton, car coupling;
William M. Garretson. Tecumseh, couoding
pot.
Iowa-Finley e. Benson Lake Park, hay
rack; John Il. Blackmore, Council Bluffs,
tongs for stretching wre Robert C. Bolon.
Lineyille. wire stretcher; William Crabb. Des
Moines, wire fence; James S. Donnelan. Du-
buque. skipping rope John p, Lander. Os-
kaloosa, truss; Edward b. Lilley, Farnham-
vile. pipe wrench; John T. Montgomery.
Battle Creek. wall paper trimmer; Henry f.
Petram, ottumwa, carpet fastener; William
S. Runyan. Lexington. corn cultiyator at
tachment; John w. Walter. Valera. neck
yoke.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
GENERAL wEYLER ENTERS DENIAL.

states that No Executions Have
Taken Place Since His Arrival.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-The Spanish
minister, Mr. Dupuy de LONE. today re-
ceived two dispatches from General Weyler.
commander of the Spanish troops In Cuba,
which follow:
HAVANA, Feb 22-Please emphatcaly
and deny the reports v OF
Since l have been on the island not a
siGgle execution has been made.
forces of the Gomez command. Later
he met others Of Maceo's command in the
seSere oases Two troops of the eavary
brigade of General Aldecoa. commanded by
c0p ne obliged ge the The to
thirty-six horses. Colonel Hernandez de-
came near La Catalina the forces of Maceo
which We're entrenched in good positions
lodging Them from M e the others ts successiveIs a %
The enemy made the last stand in the
above mentioned town and began to iire
OF the quick movement OF the troops and
SSsses the subnas only be sanc asW
Armillsn 3piI defeated five times '3iifl in difl
nS e Places hs tSs ass4 sar Poa nee
In explanation of Of those movements the
erations conducted against the main body
of Maxine Gomez and Antonio Maceo. It
is well to bear in mind that the localities
situated in a territory ia the shape of an
irregular diamond, one of the. sides be-
railroad from Havana to Matanzas by
Aguacate. The second is between Empalme
and Guinez. on the railroad from the latter
San Jose de Las Lakas and Cautro Caminos
on the main road from Havana to Guinez,
a 10
out Lapaste to Jarruco, all of this territory
being In the Havana province. The main
body OF the insurgents had not been able,
when the telegram was sent, to cross to
MatanZas."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

Ask All Free Silver Men to Unite with

Ask All Free Silver Men to Unite with
Them.
BOSTON. Feb. 22.-The state convention
of the peoples party was held today and was
attended by fully 300 people. The committee
on resolutions presented the following, which
after considerable heated discussion. was
adopted:
Resolved, That the peoples party of
Massachusetts. declaring for the ultimate
destruction of all monopolies that are op-
pressing the people. and recognizing the
fact that there is a rapidly growing senti-
ment among the followers of all political
parties in opposition to money monopoly
affirm our belief that in the irresponsible
conflict to improve the financial and indus
trial conditions and restore the republic
to its normal prosperity, we should welcome
the cooperation of all those opposed to the
money power that is attempting to fix upon
this country the. British gold standard, and
to secure Its defeat We should endeavor to
unite all forces into one aggressive, ire
sstible phalanx that will secure free coin
age of both silver and gold at l6 to l. and
the issue of all currency by the United
States without the Intervention of banks of
issue, to be receivable for all debts public
and private. We believe also that there
should be a plank on land, transportation
and monopolies in the platform.
Delegates were elected to the national
party convention in St. Louis
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

KANSAS CITY, Feb ga special to the
Times from Wichita, Kan, says. Something
of commotion has been caused in repub-
lican political circles here by the action of
the colored republicans Of this city, who,
at mass meeting held at the city hall to-
night, passed resolutions calling upon the
party to send John l.. Waller, the Kansas
man Of Madagascar fame, who is to return
to the state after his Imprisonment, to the
national convention at st. Louis as a dele
gate-at-large. They claim Waller's past
services to the party give him title to this
honor. There is already an overabundance
Of white candidates, and II is not thought
the colored republicans will be able to en-
force their demands.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Why They We're Arrestcd.

Frank Mckee, living near Twenty-sey-
enth and Dorcas streets, was arrested last
night, charged with committing an assault
upon John Peterson. neighbor.
sneak thisf stole an expensive oyercoat
belonging to II, ID. Dinman from Metropoli-
tan hall about two weeks ago. while dance
was In progress. Saturday morning a party
named Dave Kline told the owner that he
would produce the garment for reward of
IS. He agreed to the bargain and when
Kline came forward with the coat caused
his arrest on the charge of larceny.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
At the HoOl,Ier Musicale.

Mr.. and Mrs. ioODler gave an lntormai
musicale at their home last Thursday even
ing at which the following program was
rendered: -
Serenade-Quartot' '...y!....................
Messrs. Price. Wallace. Moore. Hair.
Recitation-The Elf Child .................
Henrietta Benedict.
Solo-Nccturne ...............:..... Mrs. Cook
Guitar Solo-Cera Alba Wa.tz ...........
Prof. Iipfel.
Recitation-Tommy's Prize ................
Mrs. Ralph Sunderland.
Bass Solo-What the Years Bring.......
j. A. Conrad.
Iltner SOlO Observation-Disclosures. MT. fIutVeT
pantomtms r; 80 rroi zoe
Mrs. Smith.
Recitation-How Salvador Won ...........
Miss Jennie Bowie.
Piano Solo ..................Ml Miss Grace Porter
Violin Soo-Ox Mnuet, by Chopin .......
Miss DumOnt.
Miss Wyle piano accompanist.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-Speaker Reed
has received a large salmon from Hon. j. u.
Montgomery, one OF his friends in Portland,
Ore. 1t is one of the record breaking prod
ducts OF the famous salmon fisheries of the
Columbia. The speaker and his friends will
enjoy II early next week. II the house res
tauranteur secures the necessary utensils for
handling the mammoth fish.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Launching the bradley lBoom.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. ga special to the
Post from Lexington says: Unless cog slips
the Bradley presidential boom will be
launched March at the state convention at
Frankfort. Governor Bradley is an avowed
candidate for the presidential nomination and
the call for the convention at Frankfort is
the result Of a conference Of his leaders. 1t
is expected that the delegates to the st.
Louis convention will go instructed for him,
but 1t will not be until after hot fight with
the Mckinley forces.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Crop FniIure in argentine.

WASHINGTON, Feb 22.-Recent adyices
from the Argentine Republic received by the
Bureau Of American Republics indicate that
owing to a succession Of rains the wheat crop
has been materially damaged and the yield
will fall below that OF last year. The corn
crop promises to be bountlful. The linseed
crop has suffered severely and the quality 10
reported to be Inferior. large proportion
OF the crop is lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Observation-Disclosures.

A wedding was celebrated at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shepherd 2617 Burdette
street, last Tuesday evening at o'clock.
The contracting parties were Miss Clara
Shepherd and Mr.. T.. J. McGivern.
The time was spent very pleasantly by
some sixty guests. Before departing, how
ever, each guest was provided with their
share Of the much treasured brides cake
and wedding cake. including very tasty
card bearing the future address of the
couple and stating when they expected to be
at home.
The bride was beautiful in gown of white
silk. She carried bouquet of white roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss Alice Shepherd, was
attired in a becoming gown of dotted swiss,
and wore pink roses.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Charles Herbert Young OF st. Johns Episco-
pal church.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Agricultural Machinery Exhibit.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22.-The Department
of State has been officially notified that an
international exhibition of agricultural ma
chinery will be held at Vieuu,. Austria,
from the 9th to the 14th Of May, 1896 This
country is invited to participate IN the exhi-
bition. Exhibits sent from tie United States
Will be readmitted duty free under the
provisions of the tariff act now in force
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
Louisiana Republicans Sniff.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 22.-There is a split
In the regular republican party in the Second
congressional district and two conventions
were held today. The Reed wing met in
Longshoremans hall. in This city, and the
Mckinley men held their convention in st.
James parish Both conventions elected dele
gates to the national convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

Congress VIII he Asked to Purchase
Their Burial Fields,

WASHINGTON Feb. 22.--The Daughters
Of the American Revolution, in session here.
have taken important action regarding a
measure now pending before congress. Mrs.
Hnckle Of Ohio, one of the vice presidents
general. offered strong set of resolutions
urging congress to pass at this session the
bill for the purchase and Improvement of
certain forts. battlefelds and buryng
grounds Of the Miami valley. including Fort
Melgs. the battlefield of Fallen Timbers
Fort Mama, and a piece of ground at Put
in-Bay. Over 100000 American soldiers
killed in the war Of 1872 and the campaigns
against the confederated Indian tribes and
their English allies are buried at these
places on private ground. entirely unpro-
tected and unmarked.
The resolution prevailed, after being sec
onded by Mrs. Kendall of Ohio, Miss Desha
Of Kentucky, and the delegates from other
states. whose fallen sons are buried there
motion prevailed instructing the pres
ident general to appoint committee to
urge the passage Of this bill before congress,
and strong delegation will remain in Wash
ington after the adjournment of the congress
of the Daughters to look after this matter
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. .. Johnston. 7O6 North
Twenty-eighth street, we're treated to sur
prise Tuesday evening Promptly at $50
o'clock a score OF friends took possession OF
the house. Cards, music and lunch kept
the merry throng in good spirits until a late
hour.
Those present were: Mrs r. Kern Mrs.
p. II. Hough, Misses 10 and Jennie Fraser,
Maggie and Grace Kern, Margaret Kilday,
Lydie Swanson. Kate Owens and Olive For
ester, Messrs. r. Kern, p. ii. Hough. e.
McCory, II. Behan, J, Cusack, Charles Dono-
hue, W. f. Wills. John Mcnamara and l.,
B. and E. T. McCoun.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
An Inform.I card Party.

Mr., and Mrs, Henry W Yates entertained
few friends pleasantly although Informally,
at cards last Tuesday 'efening. Prizes were
won by General coWip., Mrs. McKenna and
Mrs. Pritchett. The guests were General
and Mrs, Gown, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ly-
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs
Coutant. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mr.. and
Mrs. McKenna and Mr.. and Mrs. Prltchett.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
New Mexico Convention Called.

SANTA FE. N. NJ. Feb. 22.-The repub-
lican territorial central committee. at a
meeting here today. fixed the territorial
convention to select six delegates to the
republican national convention at Aiber-
QuerQue. March g.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23
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COL DS
of Many Kinds

La Grippe, Grippe, Grip or Grpper-
Known by Influenza, Catarrh, Pains
and Soreness In the Head and Chest,
Cough Sore Throat, General Prostra-
tion and Fever. az" "knocks out'
the Grip.
Catarrh, Influenza, Cold In the Head
Known by sneezing, flow of tears, dis
charge OF thick, yellow mucus, drop.
ping In the throat. "77" works won
ders In Catarrh
Sore Throat, Quinsy, TOnsilits, Diph-
theria-Known by high fever, red face.
swelling of the glands or neck. pain.
full and impeded swallowing, some.
times liberated or gray patches. "77"
clears the throat. scaters the swelling
and prevents Diptheiia.
Coughs, Hoarseness, Bronchitis -
Known by hoarseness, irritation of
the throat, windpipe and lungs;
rough, scrapey sensation In the
larynX; loss of voice. 1T" restores
the voice, breaks up" cold that
"hangs on"
Small bottles OF pleasant pellets-ht your vest
pocket sold by all druggists sent on re-
esipt OF price. 25c. or i've for 81 90. Humphrey
hedicias Co.. III and lD William ST.. New York
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-23

Ex-President Harrison In New York.
NEW YORK, Feb, 22,-Ex-President Har-
rison arrived In this city from Indianapolis
this afternoon. At his hotel he denied
himself TO reporters pleading fatigue from
his long Journey.