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The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05
The hard condition of the Americ

The hard condition of the American abroad is being notably ameliorated. Paris courts have recently decided that the concierge has no right to open the lodgers' letters, and now Berlin mag istrate has declared that hotel pro- prietors are responsible for valuables stolen from their lodgers' rooms, in spite of the placards disowDing re- sponsibility posted in the rooms.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

A New Jersey grand jury, whose members had been in the habit of ban quoting themselves at the close Of their labors, lately gave the money collected to an old ladies' home, and went with out the banquet. The result of the pre- cedent thus established is awaited with interest by charitable institutions gen.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

The Mayor of San Francisco finds himself in hot water with the postal authorities for sending out envelopes marked with the statement: 70. P. Huntington Would Not Steal Red-Hot Stove" MT. Huntington objects to the statement. If 1t isn't true why doesn't ha dnnN if
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

bicycle, and results are more than sat isfactory. It is an nounced that the gear will be large ly used on their 1897 wheels.
 A glance at the cut will give a fair idea of the thing. The usual crank shaft carries, in- stead of the ordin- dry large SprOckeI, a beveled gear of suitable size, mesh ing with which is a smaller gear, t he shaft of which passes ei t h e r through or over the right rear fork; the rear end of this shaft carries an-
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

The Goulds object to Scent fare on their street railways because of the in- convenience of making change. We have an idea that the same protest would not be made were there propo- sition to increase the fare to cents.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05
Liphtninp Chance.

Talk about lightning changes! Did you ever watch business man greet a visitor who he thought was custo mer, but who turned out to be a book agent?- Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

Tn Sweden and Norway a legal mar riage is not allowed to be sOlemnized till both parties produce certificates at testing that they bear genuine vaccina- ton marks
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

A cablegram from COnstantinople says that the Sultan has been seized by a fear of sudden death. If some body would seize him by throat we would have more faith in his fear.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

If Spain doesn't take that chip off her shoulder the chances are that this time next year she will not be as hand some as she was and know a great deal more than she did.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05
The Benefit.

Algernon-Fo long time I was in doubt whether to kiss Miss Maude or not.
 Alfred-Well, what did you do?
 Algernon-Gaye her the benefit of the doubt.-Washingto Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

Ellen Terry has been forbidden by her physician to worry about any thing. Now the only difficulty is to find some place where she can get the prescription filled.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

The prognosticators are pointing out the ill-luck that has followed the young Czar. It was necessity that he should
 be married shortly after his fathers death. The terrible accident at Mos
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05
NEW CHAINLEss WHEEL,

Invention Which Is Causing Consid- erabIe Talk in the Cycling World.
 One of the largest bicycle making firms in the country has been experi- menting all summer with a chainless
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

A Florida boy is shedding his skin. Many a youngster has wished that he could do that just before it was tanned
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

It is asserted there are fifty-two kinds of mosquito in the United States, and probably there are nearly as many more varieties in New Jersey.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

When a man buys a bicycle his friends first abuse him for not getting come other make and then ask to bor row it.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

It is said that "Corbett is not the man he used to be-" For the sake of Mrs. Corbett we hope SO
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

Lillian Russell tells every man to save half his salary and every woman to buy cheap bonnets. But Lillian never has done either.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

A girl about to get married is as full of business, and as bossy, as a woman who Is managing a church festival.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-12-05

The foolkiller is getting the drop on 6 great many aeronauts this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
CAR THROWN INTO THE RIVER
Ftftecn Persons in the Conch md
Several Seriously Injured.

Fftecn Persons in the COnch nn,J
Several Seriously Injured.
HANNIBAL Mo-, Feb 9.-Fifteen persons
were more or less seriously hurt and one
cannot recover as the result of a collision
at l2:40 o'clock this evening between an
eastbound Wabash stock train and st.
Louis, keokuk G. Northwestern passenger
train coming south. The collision occurred
near a tunnel one mile north Of this city,
The stock train, which had Just emerged
from the tunnel, struck the passenger tram
crushing in the side of the ladies' coach and
throwing it over an embankment almost into
the Mississippi river. There were fifteen
passengers in the coach and that none were
killed is a miraculous fact. All were more
or less bruised, but only the following were
hurt seriously:
H. F. Hudwell of St. Paul, Mimi, arm
crushed
Eva Petit, Hannibal, Mo-, eyebrow badly
cut.
Miss M. Whitley, Quincy, H., hip frac-
tured; recovery doubtful.
j. G. Cohen, stockman, Minneapolis, head
cut.
Mrs. Triester and son. Hannibal, both cut
about the head.
d. G. Webster, engineer Wabash train,
knee injured
The injured were sent to st. Louis.
j. G. Peasele, vice president of the Burlng-
ten system, and family. were in the special
car "Lycoming" at thesr of the passenger
train. They returned to Quincy. Respon-
sibility for the collision is alleged to rest
with the engineer of the Wabash train. He
did not stop as law and instructions required
before approaching the crossing. He stated
his ehgihheaa iFsas ailfd but it was found that
will approximate $4,000. ""
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
ACCEPTS THE INVITATION
President Kruger of the Transvaal Will
Visit England.
RHODES EVOLVING GREAT SCHEMES
Confident of Finding Gold Within
the british Tcrritory-Devclopi
the Agricultural Resources
of RhOdcsin.

LONDON, Feb. 9-President Kruger Of
the Transvaal has accepted the invitation ex.
tended to him by Colonial Secretary Cham.
berlain to come to England accompanied by
some members of the Transvaal executive, to
act as commission Probably special ees.
sion of the Volksraad will be called to grant
formal sanction and to nominate COM
mission.
Hon. Cecil Rhodes sister sailed for Cape
town on board the Norham Castle from
Southampton on Saturday. Captain Rhodes
came from London to bid her farewell but
he denied any knowledge of his brother
Cecl's movements. 1t was reported that
Cecil Rhodes had at the last moment en-
gagged a cabin. Great excitement was caused
by this report but he was not seen on board
the steamer.
The Times has an article this morning on
the plans of Cecil Rhodes in South Africa,
of which it says: "The first chapter in the
scheme is the creation, under a British ad-
m!nistration, of British johannesburg in
Rhodesia. Mr.. Rhodes believes that the
mineral wealth of Rhodesia justifies reason
able hope that within five years the popua-
tion of Rhodes.a will exceed that of the ex-
listing Uitlander population of the Transvaal.
In addition to splendid climatic advantages,
experts believe that the plateaus OF M1shona-
land and Matabeleland are highly mineral
zel. Coal exists in enormous quantities and
1t is supposed there Is gold. 1t is also
understood 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 culti-
vation of coffee, tea, wool and spices, and
possibly cotton"
The Times says in an editorial on Mr..
Rhodes plan: "The foregoing grand scheme
rests wholly upon the condition that gold
can be found If it fails, the scheme must
fail too"
The Daily News publishes an article by a
person who knows Mr.. Rhodes views and
who says he has abandoned the plan Of ad-
dressing the meeting of the shareholders Of
the Chartered South Africa company because
1t is undesirable to prejudice the trials ars-
ing out of the Jameson raid. This writer
says Rhodes may probably return to London
in time for the trial Mr.. Chamberlain has
provs onaly decided that nothing has hap
pened necessitating other than such slight
modification in tie terms of the charter of the
South Africa company as will place it's armed
force indirectly in the hands of an officer ap
pointed by the crown.
dispatch to the Times from Capetown,
dated Friday, says: The members Of the
Reform committee who are undergoing trial
at Pretoria are permitted to visit Johannes
burg until Monday.
JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 9.--The Digger's
News, the organ Of the Transvaal govern
ment, denies that any negotiations have
hen- oraned by that government with Ger
many. 81
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10

Schooner Went Ashore and Seven
Men Drowned.


Men Drowned.
AMESBURY, Mass, Feb "a schooner,
supposed to be the Florida, coal laden, for
an eastern port, is half mile off Salisbury
beach in a sinking condition. The Plumb
island life saving crew attempted to reach
the vessel with a line for the breeches buoy,
but failed Seven men were seen in the
rigging when she came ashore Much wreck
age has come ashore, among which was the
sign Florida, which apparently reveals the
identity of the wreck. southeast gale is
blowing, and the outlook is for Q bad night.
Reports reached here of wrecks at Plumb
island and other points, but confirmation is
lacking.
The Florida went to pieces at 10 O'Clock
tonight, when the masts gave way, letting
the seven occupants into the sea. Two of
the bodies were washed ashore. One is that
of 2 mulatto. The life saving crew could do
nothing, as nc boat could stand the sea-
Several hundred people saw the wreck go
to pieces.
GLOUCESTER Mass, Feb. 9.--The three
masted schooner Alliance, which left New
York last Sunday, went ashore ON Plumb
island tonight and was stove to fragments
Four of the crew were saved and three
drowned
HAMPTON, N. j., Feb. 9.-The schooner
Stell?, coal laden, went ashore below Erie
beach tonight during the gale and Is total
loss. The crew of seven men was saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10

KINGSTON, N. Y, Feb. 9.-Ex-Judge
William ]. Kenyon died at his home here
today after brief Illness aged TO- He
was one of the most wiGely known law.
yers in the Hudson river valley. He was
graduated from Rutgers college in 1912, and
was admitted to practice four years later
He was chosen to the Thirty-sixth congress
from Ulster and Green counties in 1873 and
was a deleeate to the republican national
convention in 1872 and 1876. He was elected
county judge of Ulster in 1888.
GLOUCESTER. Mass. Feb, 9.-Judge
James Davis standing justice, Of the local
resigned last December after a continuous
service of thirty-four years.
ANACONDA, Mont, Feb; "a special
Second Lieutenant Samuel G.. Creden of the
Twenty-fifth infantry. died at ,S:55 O'Clock
fever. His remains will be shipped TO
Boston for interment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
SIMPLY EXCEEDED HIS AUTHORITY
Books do Not Show ex-Cashicr Bnr-
nnrd Was a. Dcfnultcr.

:
ROME, NJ Y, Feb. 9.-The Associated
press correspondent had an interview today
with President Uttley in regard 10 the Fort
S,onvix hort prasiaont It,,io,, s,i1 49,,
49,, ~ a.. -, iI.,,' 80 - 80 ,'''' ~
up W 'ne Plese"' ho'hihs hau oSeH iounu oi
the books of the bank to show that Cashier
Barnard appropriated funds to his personal
use but he added that the cashier had ex-
oe,aad nis o,,hor,,,, NJ s.o,o, ,h., ~.
Examiner Van Vronren ,h" has 'as ho,,, ""'rn o,,N
nointo5 t,,nnror nnooIo, " ny n"S . ueen , ap
of tbe bapi a,l noner i've ons nsS . o,'Tmn I. ou, Ut
VI S eme m % p1uh an puper ne uoes hot Know 10
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10

Three Young People Buried While
Viewing the ruins of q nuiIIinG.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 0.-Two children were
instantly killed and one young man seriously
injured today as result of a fire which
occurred in a cottage on Fort Hamilton ave
nue.. The victims are Minnie Specht, years
old and Harry BOtsen, years old both
killed; Edward Hill. Is years old, fracture Of
the thigh. severe scalp wounds and contusions
of the body. The cottage was unoccuped and
the fire started from an unknown cause and
the building was burned to the ground. Later
in the day. while a crowd Of children and
others were viewing the ruins, the chimney
fell without warning, burying the three men
toned. The work of eXtricating the victims
was begun at once and Hill was brought out
first. He Is in very serious condition. 1t
was fully an hour before the bodies Of the
children were recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
New Military Order Organized.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a new national
semi-military organization has been formed
here by General M. A. Dillon. founder Of
the Union Veterans union and the Medal
Of Honor legion. The organization is called
the Oriental Order of Zouaves and Its prln-
cipal objects are to cultivate among citi-
zens of all classes and ages a strong spirit
of Amercanism with special view to
rigid enforcement of the Monroe doctrine.
The uniform of the order is very attractive
in design combining the national colors.
The order has an elaborate ritual and in
stalations will be conducted In public. The
relief of members in distress and of their
widows and orphans is part of the plan Of
the organization
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
BROTHERS FIGHT WITH KNIVES
One of Them Terribly SIashed In the
FHce and Head.

CHICAGO, Feb. Carl Dahlke and Her
man Dahlke, middle brothers, fought fright
full duel with knives today in the rear of 2OS
Black Hawk street, the home of their sister
Mrs. William Stuy There had been family
gathering for the christening of babe. when
the brothers quarreled. They adjourned t.
the back yard to fight and after 1t was over
Herman was picked up with his head and
face cut to ribbons. Before going into the
yard they had been drinking and quarreling
Each has a large family. Carl 10 a aboreI
and Herman night watchman.
A policeman arrived just too late to catch
Carl, who jumped over the fence and made
his escaDe,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
PRESIDENT OF A. p. A. PROTESTS.
Senator'S Urged to Vote Against APP
prOprintiOns for SectnrInns.

DETROIT, Feb 9.--W. j. Traynor, supreme
president of the A. p. A., has addressed a
letter to Senator Mcmillan of Michigan,
chairman of the senate committee on ap-
propriations for the District of Columbia, in
which he voices the sentiment of the A. r.
A. in opposition to appropriation by congress
of money for the support of sectarian
charitable institutions in Washington. Mr..
Traynor asserts that he protests on behalf OF
"a fair majority of the most earnest thinkers
and loyal citizens of this republic against the
unconstitutional and criminal expenditure OF
public money for sectarian institutions"
President Traynor advocates, instead, the
erection of purely non-sectarian institution
for the care of indigents and wards of the
district. He also appeals to the senator to
endeavor to suppress the custom of per-
mitting "monastc mendicants" to solicit
aims within the district"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
STOCK OF LIQUoRs Disappeared.
Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas,
H0s SurDrise.


KANSAS CITY, Feb. ga special to
the Journal from Topeka Kan, says For
years all the whisky, beer and other liquors
captured from Topeka bootleggsrs and joint
keepers had been stored away in cellar
beneath the court house. Wagon load after
wagon load of liquor has been slowed away
in that cellar and 1t has always been the
belief that 1t contained larger stock than
any bonded warehouse this side of Ken
lucky. Yesterday Bob Kepley, the new
sheriff of Shawnee county, concluded to take
an inventory of the liquor on hand, ami
what was his establishment to find that
every barrel, keg and bottle was empty
with the exception of some bottles Of white
horse" which the robbers appeared to be
too fastidious to desire. Where the stun
has gone TO is mystery, 1t is said that
but one key exists to the cellar door, and
it has always remained in the possession Of
the sheriff. The retired. sheriff, Dave
Burdge, says he has no idea where the
stuff went, and is sure none of the officials
at the court house had anything to do with
its disappearance,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
FUNERAL OF HON. Wm n nxc,,su
give I'hOusanH People GuIhc.
Dux. rIIlnir nesnGc1A to the Dead.

Pay Their Respects to the Dead.
T INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9-The funeral of
William H. English occurred from Englsh's
hotel the late residence of the deceased, this
afternoon at o'clock, and was one of the
largest ever held in this city. Mr.. English
was the wealthiest man in the city, his prop
erty being estimated at from $5,000,O0O to
81 900 900, and has taken a prominent part
in the affairs of Indiana for half a century.
Tho body lay in state in the capital from S
o'clock this morning until ! o'clock this
afternoon, under guard Of the Masons, OF
which order Mr.. English was member, and
was viewed by 10000 people. At O'Clock
this afternoon the funeral exercises were
held at the hotel by Rev. John B. English
of New York, cousin of the deceased. The
exercises were simple and brief. Outside of
the hotel 5000 persons were gathered, the
interior being crowded to its utmost capacity.
The funeral procession was nearly mile in
length being headed by the Masons, who
also conducted the services at the grave.
The will was written by Mr.. English him
self a few years ago and now rests in the
vault of Fletcher's bank. 1t will be probatet
tomOrrOw.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
Report CabIed From London Thought
to lie without Foundation.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 9-Careful inquiry
fails to substantiate the statement cabled
from London to the effect that Secretary
Olney has given the Venezuelan minister
here to understand that the United States
government will not intervene to prevent
Great Britain from exactng an indemnity
from Venezuela for the arrest of British
officers at Uruan, and there is good ground
for the belief that the secretary has by no
means committed himself in this fashion to
what is regarded here as an admission in
advance of the judicial determination to be
heard through the boundary commission, that
the territory west of the Uruan belongs to
Great Britain. 1t Is believed, however, that
the Uruan incident may really serve in
forming the basis for a renewal of the dip,
lomat!c relations between Great Britain and
Venezuela, broken off more than ten years
ago. If these are once restored, as they
might easily be, through the response by
one party to representations made by the
other, even upon such subject as the Uruan
affair, is 1t hoped that the way will be
open to an adjustment of the boundary dis
pute by negotiations directly between the two
parties concerned. But II II is intended
to force upon Venezuela an obnoxious set
Element Of the boundary dispute by this
means, a decided objection will be entered
by the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
Drove Into the River snd drowned

MIDDLEIUW N, N, T., FtDr JT-1eIeT u,
Atkins, proprietor of a wagon repair shop
in this city, took Maud Kelly. aged %, out
driving last night. They dressed Waikiki
river at Hoskm's bridge and in the dark
ness Atkins drove off thss road into the
deep, and the two stood ON the seat Of
the wagon calling for hs-p. a. iBrenchman
named Baupre went TO their assistance with
a lantern, but when the water reached his
hips he was obliged to. retire. The two
suceumbed to the intense cold and bath
fering. Searching parties went out early
this morning and al noon Atkins body was
found. Tonight the girls body fioated to
barb wire fence half a mile down the
stream and was recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10

TOPEKA. Feb. 9.-The supreme court de-
cided that mo court has the power to fix
the time for the execution of the death
sentence before the governor has named a
day for carrying it into effect, when he
refuses to issue a warrant for that pur-
pose" This finally disposes of the much
talked of Edwards county case, when Ii
was sought to take Arnold and Harvey. the
murderers Of Mayor Marsh OF Kinsley. from
the penltentiary ana execute them without
to issue, The opinion OF the court is posi-
tive that there Is no way of carrying out
a sentence Of death without the warrant of
the governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
COSTA RIGA AND NICARAGUA CLASH.
boundary Trouble May Lead to n

Doundnry Trouble May Lead to a
Trial ut Arms between Them.
Copyright. 1896, by Press Publishing CompanyD
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. 9.-(New
York World Cablegram-Special Telegram. -
This government has requested Costa Rica
to appoint another commission on boundary,
1t is said, as Nicaragua cannot continue to
treat with the persons constituting tae pres
ent commission. Nicaragua proposes to cede
TO Costa Rica piece of land along the boun-
dairy n mile wide, and desires that all further
differences regarding the boundary shall be
submitted to the arbitration Of the United
States. This proposition, 1t is stated, Is pre-
scented as an ultimatum. but 1t is not believed
that Costa Rica will accept 1t without further
modification,
Precedent Zeaya has to exercise constant
vigilance to prevent being overthrown. This
situation is due TO the clerical party, which
has succeeded In dominating the president 10
such an extent that the liberals threaten
revolution,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
Coming with "a Mission from Gomez

KEY WEST, Fla, FeD, IA three-masted
schooner, which passed here today, signalled
the pilot boat Nonpareil and Informed the
captain that he was from Cuba and that
he had on board two stowaways. They an
nounced themselves as DE-, Castillo and
servant. DR., Castillo stated he was sur
geon general Of the Cuban army. and that
he left the camp Of General Gomez about
ten days ago for the United Stateo on a
secret mission OF importance. He said
Gomez was encamped in the southern part
of Cuba with large army and plenty of
provisions and ammunition. He also said
the ultimate success of the Cubans was as
surcd In a short time.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
Recovered Two More nodies.

BRISTOL, Conn, Feb. 9.-1Three thousand
people visited the scene of Thursday nights
disaster today, and hundreds searched the
river for missing bodiesif The bodies of
and Charles Castelanio of Hartford. which
were sighted Friday We're recovered. Ii Is
lost 't as three men " and boy are tstili miss
ing. 1t is known six men were either
drowned or killed, but II will probably be
terminpd
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
snow Storm in New York.

GLOVERSYILLE. Feb. "a northeast
snow storm has prevailed since 2 a. m.
without cessation. One foot of snow has
fallen and all trains are delayed.
ROCHESTER,. N. r.. Feb. 9.--Snow to
the depth OF one foot fell here today. West
bound trains are about an hour late.
a heavy fall OF snow throughout this section
today. Between Susquehanna and Carbon-
dale along the Jefferson branch OF the
Erie railroad, 1t is two feet deep In some
places.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-10
nIew a Train from The Track.

DENVER, Feb. "a special to the Re-
pub, lean from Georgetown, Colo, says: The
regular passenger train, which left Den
yer at 8 O'Clock this morning, was blown
here. at 1910. Fred Van sicklen of Chi
cago editor of bicycle paper was badly
cut about the head. Mrs. Van Scklen,
IL. A. Eager OF the Union Manufacturing
company. Toledo; s. C. Gillard of the Dun
lop Tire company, Boston. and j. +. Dasy
of the Referee, were al more or less hurt.
The train was blown over at a point within
1900 feet of where similar accidents have
occurred several times before