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Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
IN THE BLACK HOLE OF PRETORIA
Description of the Jail in Which Re-
formers Are Confined.

Copyright. 1896, by the Associated Press)
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Daily News
and Graphic published descriptions OF
the prison at Pretoria and de-
scribe this, called the BLACK Hole of Pre-
toria,'' in which Hammond and four others
were confined. 1t is stated to have been
hideous hole twelve feet square, swarming
with vermin, having no ventilation or drain
age and presenting a sickening scent,
heightened considerably by the torld heat.
1t transpires that an incident which ii
was at first thought might cause friction be-
tween the United States and Great Britain,
occurred in the Transyaal In connection with
Captain Heeny, an American, and one of
Jameson's officers who was handed over to
the British officers. Captain Heeny. 1t ap-
pears, was placed on board the troopsh'p
Victoria, now on her way to England. and
1t is said the British government Is aware
quently explained the matter to United
States Ambassador Bayard in order to avoid
trouble. Inquiries at the colonial office show
tho story to be true. But the officials there
said that had it not been for the action Of
the British authorities in getting Captain
Heeny away from the Transvaal the latter
would now be breaking stone in Pretoria
1t is also said that Mr.. Bayard had been
notified of Captain Heenys arrest and that
he had been promised that the captain
bnOulu De Tcledseu upOu MS tOuCHlHs
soil This will possibly be at the island Of
Malta. where the Victoria arrived today.
The colonial official added eve wish it
to DO clearly understood that We have not
acted in an unfr.endly spirit. The govern
ment will extend all Its good offices In the
matter. Heeny was In a similar scrape in
1891 lie got into trouble with the Portu-
guese at Mozambique and at that time
claimed to be a citizen of the United States
natugalizcd in Chicago The British gov
ernment helped him to escape the conse-
quences."
which Mr.. John Hays Hammond, the Amer
lean engineer and member OF the Reform
commission CT Johannesburg. and other pris-
oners. have been subjected by the Beers at
Pretoria have aroused much interest here.
The promptness with which the secretary
Of state for the colonies, Mr.. Joseph Cham
herlain. obtained the release Of Mr. Hail-
mond. upon the representations Of the United
States government, has been warmly praised
and he has been urged 10 act likewise in
the ease OF the British prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
Ocean steamer Disabled nt Sen.

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-The White Star
steamer German!c. which arrived today from
Liverpool and Queenstown, reported that on
February 13 at noon, In latitude ALA
longitude 61.24, she was in company with the
British steamer Calico. bound from Hull for
Boston. having in tow the steamer Oceanic
with shaft broken. steering west half north.
The Oceanic was on voyage from Sunder-
land for Hampton Roads and Baltimore. She
was sighted on Friday last by the American
line steamer New York in latitude 4i.36.
longitude 66, since which time no tidings
have been received of her until reported by
tho Germanc this morning and some anxiety
has been felt regarding her safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
ACCUSED OF POISONING HIS WIFE.
Prominent Alabama Man Suspected of
A UeinOus Crime.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. ia special to the
Courier Journal from Mobile, Ala. says: A
sensation has been caused here by the arrest
of Henry David Hearn. leading light In the
Baptist church. who is accused Of causing the
death Of his wife by the administration Of
nitric acid. which he had obtained from a
local physician for alleged analytical pur-
poses.
There have been unpleasant relations be-
tween Hearn and family ever since they
charged him some time ago with making a
proposition to his stepdaughter TO marry him
In the event Of her mothers death.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
DEATH OF MRS. ELIZA J. NICHOLSON.
She Was for Years Editress of the
New OrIeRns Picnyune.

new orleans P1cnyune.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15.-Mrs. Eliza J.
Nicholson, proprietress of the Picayune. died
at 8:20 a. m. She was suffering from the
grip when her husband died a week ago. and
the sad event SO shattered her system that
the disease developed into congestion Of the
lungs, and she rapidly sank into the final
sleep.
Mrs. Nicholson was born on Pearl river. in
Mississippi, and was the daughter of Captain
j. w. Poitevant. descended from Huguenot
family, still one of the most influential In
this section She was a poet and under the
name Of Pearl Rivers early wrote songs
which made her famous. Her first verses
were published In the Home Journal and
Lippincott's published volume OF her lyrics,
which earned praise from Paul II. Hayne and
others. Her latest contributions to American
verse were "Hagar." and Leah" In the
Cosmopolitan. intended to begin series Of
biblical lyrics
The work OF her youth attracted the at
tention of Colonel A. M. Hobrook, then pro-
pretor of the Picayune. VINO offered her q
position on the paper which she accepted.
She became his wife, and increased her
mastery of the details Of newspaper work.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
New Orleans Race Results.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15.-Weather clear
and warm track slow. Summaries:
First race. purse $3.50, for 3-year-olds,
pogrr 90 to y second. Bon soir q to u
purse fSr
Mackin g to u won. Fondest q 10 u second.
Billy Kinney Is to y third. Time: 1854.
upward, selling. six furlongs;;, Domingo Is
70 81 won. Miss Rowett g to - second, Jim
soa SSrtS E tS face nrs purse so me naudsap ld for
year-olds and upward. seven and half
furlongs: David Is to p won. Ondague "a
to p second Constantine 8 to u third.
Fifth race. purse $500. for 4-year- olds and
man as to ID won. Uncle Jim "a to d sec
ond, Coronet (6 to u third. Time: l:52A
Sixth race. purse $3.50. for 4-year- -olds and
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
KILLED rwo wYoMING nusrLHRs.
SheriH's Posse in Weston County
Hus n Fight.

CHEYENNE. Feb. 15.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A private telegram received here to-
night by Judge G. F. Miller. a Weston county
stockman, says Sheriff Owen and Deputy
Joseph Lafors OF Weston county attempted
to arrest a party OF rusters on South
Beaver creek last night. and killed two OF
the party and captured the third. The two
killed are John Timms and Hank Thompson
of Powder river.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
KiIIed HimseIf whiIe Insane.

CHICAGO, Feb. 15,--WiIIIam II. Hughitt,
the 22-year-old son of Marvin Hughitt.
president OF tho Chicago & Northwestern
railroad. shot and Killed himself at his
fathers home on Prairie avenue tonight.
the University Of Madison, Wis, had come
home owing to Illness affecting his brain
and causing him unbearable headaches and
Is supposed to have taken his life while
temporarily insane.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16

not understang how he happened TO be re-
turning in this way II he had sailed the
course he intended following, the expectation
was that II 'w8dhd bring him ont between
Sptzbergen dnf east Greenland, and the first
news OF himRshoald naturally reach us from
Ha m m or fast
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
upward, selling six furlongs: Vida &c to y
won. Imp. Mardenspet 90 TO ~ second, b. o.
Reed Is to ID third. Time: 1:19.
RUMoRs IN YACHTING CIRCLES.
Lord Dunrnven md the Prince of
Wales MnX HnYS RcsirneI

Lord Dunrnven nnd the Prince OF
Wales May Have Resigned.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-The Advertiser this
morning says the letter from Dunraven In
reference to the Defender -valkyrie episode
is expected to reach here today or tomorrow
rumor is floating around town to the effect
that the expected documents will consist OF
the resignation from the New York Yacht
club, not only Of Lord Dunraven, but of the
prince of Wales, the marquis of Dufferin and
Sir Robert Peel. A number of members of
the club were seen by a reporter. AS a gen.
eral thing they declined to talk.
Il do not care,' said j. Pierpont Morgan
to say anything on the subject. You prob
ably know that l am opposed to hasty meas
ures. We cannot tell what Lord Dunraven s
letter will say. Who knows but it may con-
tain an apoogy?"
Lewis Cass Ledyard said: "My resolutions
speak for me. I believe that Lord Dunraven
should be called upon to resign. His letter
will not, in my opinion, bring an apology. 1t
will, however, l think, bring his resignation"
Frank M. Cronise said: 81 have heard
nothing concerning the rumor about the
prince of Wales resignation. I don't believe
that he will resign and should be sorry If
he did. He Is keen and an honorable
yachtsman. Indeed, so was Lord Dunraven
until lately When l first saw him. many
years ago, in the studio Of the artist Bier
stadt, in 1rvlngton, 1 was struck with his
bon homme and his captivating manners
The fact that he came over here before--in
1893, think it was--and took his defeat like
gentleman and a sportsman made him
hosts of friends. 1t made him persona grata
with American yachtsmen.
when 1 saw Lord Dunraven again last
fall was struck, not only with the change
in his appearance, but the change in his
manner. He seemed different man physi-
cally as well as mentally. From the first he
appeared to me and others as suspicious and
1 have now come to the conclusion that he 10
a hypochondriac. This is the most charitable
way, at all events, of explaining his conduct.
I have an idea his letter will not contain an
apology. believe it will be letter of resig-
nation. 1t does not follow, Of course, that it
will be accepted. He may be expelled. ]
don't think, however that he will be ex-
PEELED. Under ordinary circumstances he
might, but owing to the strained relations
existing between the two countries 1t would
not be good policy to rub 1t in"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
New Bicycle Club Formed.

Friday evening at meeting Of thirty Of
the employees of Hayden Bros. an organiza-
tion to be known as the Hayden Bros. Uni
form Bicycle club was formed. G. Jameson
was elected president; p. J. Byrne, captain;
T. Flynn, lieutenant, and M. p O'Connor sec
prominent part in this SEASONS cycling.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
MANNIX EXPELLED FROM CUBA.
More InsUrgcnt Bands Reported to
lie Moving Westward.

| More InsUrgcnt Bands Reported to
| he Moving Westward.
HAVANA, Feb. 15.--A column of the
Spanish troops recently fought the bands
of Leaders Najones, Bacallo and Suarez at
the plantation Labarlnto in the Santa Rca
district. Five of the insurgents were killed
and, according to the official advces many
| were wounded
Twelve soldiers of the detachment COM
manded by Macagua, while foraging recently
were surprised by 100 of the insurgents. Five
| OF the soldiers were killed and one was seri-
| ously wounded. The responsible officials In
| charge of the detachments were arrested
for sending so small 70. ce SO far out into
| the country district
| The report that numerous bands commanded
by the we'll known insurgent leader, Serafn
| Sanchez, are coming westward and that they
| are now in the immediate vicinity Of the
province Of Havana is confirmed.
| Captain w. F. Mannix, correspondent in
Cuba for an American military journal and
representative of several American news
papers, has, after considerable diplomatic
correspondence, been forcibly expelled from
Cuba He left the island today on the
steamer Olivette.
The column Of Colonel Amaya, on the
10th, 18th and 18th Of the pres ent month, sus-
tanned a severe and calling fire in the Trini-
dad district from the numerous insurgent
bands commanded by Bravo, Parlco and Muro.
No details of the engagement have been re-
ceived, but official advices indicate that the
loss Of the insurgents was considerable.
Major Leal, in command of the Bahia
Honda garrison, recently received a message
from Soto Mayor, the insurgent leader, de-
manding the Immediate surrender of the
fortress The message was accompanied by
a threat that refusal would result in dyna-
mite being used to destroy the Notifications
as well as the rest Of the town. Accord
ing to the reports furnished to the news
papers by the Spanish officials, the citizens
of the town rallied to the support Of Com
mander Leal. Major Leal, after reading the
note and listening to the threat to demolish
the town and fortress by the use of dyna-
mite, tore the paper upon which the mes
sage was written into small pieces and scat
tering them to the ~tfds, shouted: THAT Is
the Spanish answer"
The insurgents attacked the place. but
found the Spanish ready for them. The
Notifications were bravely defended, but 1t
appeared for time as though the insurgents
would make good their threats. At a crit
ical moment the gunboat Alberta put in an
appearance and rendered effective assistance.
The gunboat scattered shots Into the camp
Of the insurgents and the Cubans fled, but
as they retreated their losses were consid-
able. The ranks were badly broken up be-
cause of the unexpected relief afforded the
garrison.
Coming TO America for Information.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The British and for
egn arbitration association has delegated ono
of It's vice presidents to visit the United
States in order to obtain matter for a report
to the association upon the Venezuelan bound
ary dispute and its outcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
Riley Grammar Gone Broke.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. ia local pa
per prints a story to the effect that Riley
Grammar, the young plunger has lost $780,
900 since he came to California this win
ter and has gone broke Pierre Wibaux
the Montana punger Barney Schrieber and
other heavy gamblers are also said to have
lost amounts ranging from $4,000 to $4,000
Grammar, who was formerly followed about
the betting ring by big crowds, who fol-
lowed his plays, is now regarded as a
Jonah and his plays are "coppered."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16

The Swifts foot ball team will send a
strong eleven to Fort Omaha this after
noon to play against the Second infantry.
The soldiers have not taken kindly to tn her
recent defeat and will also turn out strong
aggregation. The game will commence at
o'clock sharp.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16
MORE NEWS FROM DIR, NANSEN
British Consul at ArChangel Confirms the
First Reports.
GAEAT INTEREST MANIFESTED IN EUROPE
Celebrated Arctic Explorer Evidently
Alive and Homewnrd Bound Even
IL He Has Not Found
the North Pole.

LONDON, Feb 15.-The British consul at
Archangel, capital Of the Russian govern
ment Of that name, telegraphes confirming
the report that Dr. Nansen is safe and re-
turning from the north pole.
The news of DR.. Nansen's success has
created intense interest in this city. The re-
port received from 1rkutsk. Siberia, was gem
orally discredited at first although more
faith was placed in 1t than in the previous
rumors which have reached London during
the past twelve months. The dispatch from
the British consul at Archangel, given above,
is regarded as conclusvely showing that the
Norwegian explorer is homeward bound even
IL he has not discovered the pole.
Dispatches received here from different
parts of the continent indicate that the same
interest in the news from the north is mani
tested throughout Europe, and 1t is also gen.
orally credited at the European capitals. al
though even DR.. Nansen's wife and relatives
did not believe the announcement which
came through Kouchnareff, the agent Of DR..
Nansen near the mouth of the Lena river,
residents Of which locality frequently visit
New Siberia. ....
Later advices say that the news of Dr. Nan
sens safety was sent by Kandaroff, the local
Russian official in the Yakutsch region, who
was a member of the Siberia-Koffs expedi-
tion.
DR.. Nordenskiold, who is in Christiana, is
inclined to believe the news of Dr. Nansens
safety. at any rate, even If it is not true that
he has succeeded in discovering the north
pole.
According to the opinion OF Arctic experts
here, when the Fran left Kara sea in 1898
she may have found the sea northward free
of ice and pushed on until she was locked in.
They add that she may then have been al
lowed to drift until the expedition came to
land around the pole and that Dr.. Nansen and
his party may have returned in sledges to
the Siberian islands,
At the Siberian islands it. is believed DR..
Nansen and his companions may have been
stopped by the broken ice. DR.. Nansen wrote
Baron Toll from Yugoro straits, saying that
he expected to return to Koteny Siberian
islands, where dogs have been awaiting him.
Mr.. Scott Keto. a member of the Royal
Geographical society and the agent of DR..
Nansen in England, in an interview today
said he was surprised that he had not re-
ceived a telegram from DR.. Nansen, but he
thought 1t probable that the explorer had re-
turned after reaching the pole. He added,
however, that he did not know exactly how
Dr. Nansen would prove he had been there
except by his report and observations.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16

Makes n Thrce-Qunrter Mile Mark.
CORONADO BEACH, Cal, Feb &c. S.
Wells today broke the three quarter mile
worlds record flying start. paced by a sex
tuple. Time. lis 2-5. Wells also made
one mile in 1:41 As.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16

Sold throughout the world British
E. c. POTTER Dnuo pptors Boston
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16

Coming TO America for Information.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The British and for
eign arbitration association has delegated one
of its vice presidents to visit the United
States in order to obtain matter for a report
to the association upon the Venezuelan bound
ary dispute and its outcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-16

The christening OF the second son OF the
duke of York will occur on Monday. Feb
viii take place in the church there and
Canon Harper chaplain to the prince Of
Wales, viii oniclate. II is probable that the
child will be namei Henry. ard Ia view Of
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-12
lands ARMS At WILL.
Cubans Convey More Munitions
to the Insurgents.
NO SPANISH SHIPS ENCOUNTERED.

The Expedition Lsfi the Coast Of F1os-
ida and Carried As Men, 500 Rlass.
100000 Cartridges and = Large Quan.
tIty Of Dynamits-It Was UndsE Man
con Agulsrre's Management.
KEY WEST. Fla. April l!.-News
has been received here OF the safe land.
ing on Cuban soil OF the expedition
commanded BY Manson Aguierre. which
was composed Of IS men, 500 rifles,
200. 600 cartridges and a large amount
Of dynamite. Although the expedition
cost but $50, 900. IL l. considered a. i'm.
portant as those Of Garcia and Collazo
because no money was spent on a steam.
er for it.
Senior Colas, with special orders from
Delegate Palma, managed the affair in
Key West and Tampa. he was assisted
BY Seniors Payo aud Figuerdo
Colonel Manson Aguierre, the com.
mander Of this expedition, is = veteran
Of the war Of 1858. lie served under
Gomez and Maceo under the more brill.
ant years Of the arst revolution aud was
promoted 70 the rank Of colonel for his
bravery in the invasion Of Las villas By
General Gomez in 1875. He served also
under General Calixto Garcia. who al.
ways praised bic military ability. be.
lieviug him one Of the bast soldiers On
the Cuban army.
Word has also been received here that
two sohooners loaded with arms aud
ammunition. bu. having no men aboard
except those in the crews, had arrived
safely In Cnbs, leaving their cArgOes ia
the hands OF Geaeral MAooe's army.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-12

Five negroes were aFreUsG ~ rorney,
Tex. charged with perjury.
Countsrieit bills have been passed on
the merchants 81 Deaton, Tex
The stoneoutters working on the
Denton county. Texas. new courthouse
are on a strike for more wages
Mrs Martha Campbell was run over
and killed By q train a Cameron. Tex
r. V. Bell. a lawyer. was hned go
for contempt Of court aud held for as.
sanlt and battery a. Gainesville. Tex.
During a trial be struck Jim O'Neal
on the head with a notary seal.
s. Z. Bycrs. wanted for the murder
Of Sam McL0ndon. was killed at Wor'
than. Tex. BY deputy sheriff.
The travelling men Of Texas are hold
ing their annual convention a. Dallas
Rhode Island Republicans Endorsed
Reed for president and Dragon Repub
licans Endorsed Mckinley.
Executions In Ohio viii bo By cleo
tricity after July !.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-12
Notice by Publication Of Final
Account.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,

To al Person Interested In ihe Estate
Of Mary A. Willman, Decreased
W. d. Lawrence. administrator OF the
Estate II said May 4. willnan. de.
ceased has filed IN the County Court
of Rrazos county his Final Account OF
the condition Of said estate, together
with an application 10 be discharged
A. admin .tlator thereof, aud far par
tilion and distribution OF said eiate,
which ui be heard by ont said court
on the 3 Il Monday ia ApIil, A. y 1895,
same being the s0h day u April A. u,
1895. at the Court House II sid Riaz-
90 county in the city Of Bryan at which
time aud place al persous inewsied iu
said estate are rQultd TO appear aud
contest said Final Account aud Appli'
cation, ID lhey see proper.
Wiinessi J. W. Ba ron, Clerk OF th,
County Court Of Rrazos county.
i Given under my hand and tbs
L. B. seal Of said Curt az my ollc'
in BRYAN on ihi. llc .Slh day Of March
A. u, 1906. J w bAnRoS,
Clerk County Court Nrazos Co. Tex.
By h. J. Butler, Deputy. l22
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-12

Mr. G. II. wyse Is in receipt Of let.
ter from the celebrated Jacob L. Calm
Tailoring House Of Chicago, which says.
"0ne Of our head cutters. Mr.. Stein. Il
nov on q southern trip and will reach
Bryan April 18th, and remain two
days. Notify your patrons 10 rall and
have their measures taken By ~.
Stein for suits. ETC., either Tor futurs Or
irmedia:e delivery. We guarantee =
psrfect ft and satisfaction. Mr.. Stein
carries a lull line Of samples ends n
all seasonable goods" Mr. wyse tales
pleasure in Offering this rare opporiu-
nifty 10 secure elegant tailor made cloth
ing very cheap to his customers and
the public generally. IL
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-12
Price, s cts.

Owing TO sickness and absence ol
several aldermen there vas no meeting
Of the city council Friday night A
called meeting viii be held Monday
night.
o. b. Preston, I0win Brigance, Max
Miller. Cheloy Kirk and Robert HoF.
lock Of Navasota came up for The ball
game yesterday afternoon between
Bryan and College.
The beautiful Canianta, "IdiEla Eed
Riding Hood" viii be produced By
Miss Willie Friley's music class IN
few weeks.
Mr. J. II. White. who resides seran
miles from Bryan. gave the Eagle q call
yesterday, and exhibited . plate q
magnificent and luscious slsa4befsiea
grown on his farm. He set out 800
plants about the 10th o. November and
an Of them have lived and ara bearing
well. The berries are fully 81 hne na
those raised further south and have e
better flavor, with none Of The fat.
waiery taste which has been noticeahle
in those shipped here. Mr.. White ieeln
confident that in another year be win
be able 10 market large quantities q
berries and We spprehend that ssherp
will engage in their culture.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-12
Explanatory.

Some people seem not to understand
the offer made below, hence We will ex-
plain a little further:
lst. BOTH the Watch and The Tea
Set will lie given away, as plainly
stated.
"a. They will be given 10 the parties
getting largest number Of votes or con-
pons printed helow, which must be
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them as directed. You may vote for
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Ord. The contest viii be closed not
later than May 20, perhaps ten or 70
days earlier, the exact date 10 be an
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9Th. On Tuesday evening next We will
receive the first batch of votes or cou-
pons, ani in Wednesday mornings
paper ge will publish name. Of those
voted for, and number Of votes received
by each Then on each succeeding day
votes will be received and the re.ult
published In the Eag'e, until contest
closes.
9Th. Ten votes are given for each new
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