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The morning times., 1896-01-28
PLAN TO MURDER CUBANS
Spanish Attempt to Employ Bands
of Guerillas.
American just From the Island De-
clares the Insurgent Armies
In Good shape.

Philadelphia, Jan. 27.-A gentleman who
has just arrived in this city from Cuba, gives
a graphic account OF the state of affairs
on the island.
"a number of prominent Spaniards,' he
said, "are in sympathy with the Cubans
and the residents OF Havana look for Il
revolution almost any day.
1T is the generalIimpression that the
appointment of Gen. Weyicr as governor
of Cuba will be the downfall of Spanish
domain OH the island.
.'The Spaniards are said to have sent
some of their officers to San Domingo
to raise Il band or murderers TO inaugurate
d guerrilla warfare against the Cut-hs.
They promise these nen 81 day ana all
they can obtain by murder and theft 1t
is expected that zoo or 800 Of them VIII
be secured
The man says that the finances OF The
Spaniards are getting low, and IL is SAID
that before long they will begin TO con-
fisuate the property of the Cuoahs IN
Havana or wherever they can lay hoid of
1t. This will be in line with similar
policy adopted by the Spaniards twenty
years ago.
.'In AantanZas, ), Cardenas. Cienfugos and
other large cities the principal citizens are
In favor OF the revolution, and the women
are working earnestly to raise money FOR
the Cubans.
when Maceo was ut Pinar Del NO.
continued the gentleman. II paid him
visit.
His men are all well armed and equipped.
a In tt
1t IS in excellent condition and all the
soldiers are well drilled and well provided
for. A number OF Americans are among
them.
This talk about Gen. Gomez dying or
consumption has no foundation IN fact.
White Ire is sixty-five years of age, he sun
retains all the vigor of youth and is one OF
the most active men in the Cuban army.
In San Domin go he is known as the iron
man and Gen. Campos himself told me
shortly before left Cuba that he considered
Gen. Gomez one of the best strategic
generals he had ever known.
There is little doubt that the Cuba ms
will be victorious. The rainy season viii
begin in about five or six weeks and the
yellow fever will then play havoc among
the Spaniards
This is not the only disease which for
eigners have to contend with, as typhoid
fever and the smallpox also carry OH
hundreds Both these latter diseases are
very prevalent at the present time and
the yellow fever has already started to
claim a number Of victims. The Red Cross
Society is doing noble work for both Cubans
and Spaniar,ls. The conservatives, how
ever are doing all they can to prevent
the society from ministering to the sick or
wounded Cubans."
The morning times., 1896-01-28
spAN1ARDs NOT GAINING.
Their Only Present Hope Is In Gen
Luque's Campaign.

Havana, Jan. 2T.-The government opera
tions against the rebels are being rapidly
pushed, but as yet do not appear TO be
productive of any decisive results.
The rebel commander-in-chief, MaNlmo
Gomez. who has repeatedly been reported
to he attempting to make his way back 10
the eastern part OF the island, is still
somewhere a short, distance east of the
railway line running from Havana to
Batabano. ..H
The rebel leader, I.acret. is reported 10
be. near JoveIlanos in the province of
NatanZas. a
Antonio Maceo, the second in command
of the rebel forces, entered Mantua,
town in the western part of the province
of Pinar del Rio, January %. He was
accompanied by halr his command The
other half remained, at Escortina, while
the wounded men belonging to Maceo's S
force were at GuaDe-. 1t is believed here
that Maceos men viii be compelled to
abandon Guane ard Escortlna, owing to
the activity of Gen Luque.
The Marquis ApeZtegGia, president OF
the Conse rvative party, has resigned
that office for business reasons. he Is
manager of the Coustanticia sugar estate,
the largest on the Island, which is owned by
an American syndicate.
The morning times., 1896-01-28

south west-Judges, DR.. Philip Erooks,
Michael Fleming, John Gunnell; clerk, j. E
Edwards.
Eighteenth district, 916 Third stree
hwest-Judges, Dallas Washington,
Con Kenalley, John Branson; clerk, Pete
Dwyer.
Nineteenth district, 73s Delaware ave
nue. northeast-Judges, NJ T. o 'Brien, Mar
tin Hendricks, T. J. Edmonsou; clerR
Aaron Russell.
Twentieth district, Third street, be
tween c and ID southeast-Judges Brook
Burr, W. H. Harris, John Middleton; clerk
Louis Cornish.
Twenty-first district, Lincoln Hall
Judges, John A. Briscoe, A P. Clark, W. e
Reed; clerk, L. G. FIGHTER, ST.
wenty-second district, 72S Seventh
street southeast-Judges, Edward Scott
John McNally, George Moran; clerk, Mat
thew L. Kelly
The authorities at the Freedman's Hos
pital deny that they allowed that plao
to be designated al a voting precinct, as wa
published in a morning paper.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
NEW JERSEY FOR CUBA.
Legislature Passes Resolutions Favor
ing the Insurgents.


Trenton. n. j., Jan. 27.-Both branches
OF the legislature met at O'Clock tonight.
In the house the following resolution by
Mr.. Lower was. on motion of Leader Robert
son. referred to the committee on federal
relations:
Whereas. The people of New jersey have
watched with deep interest the severe
struggle for liberty and independence now
being carried ON by the people of the Island
of Cuba, and
Whereas. We who are the possessors of
the priceless heritage left us by the men
who conquered at Monmouth. Trenton and
Princeton in a like cause, desire that ali
the world should enjoy the blessings of self
government and of political and religious
liberty, therefore,
Resolved, By the house of assembly of
the State of New jersey, that the people
of this State deeply syripathize with the
efforts of the heroic patriots of Cuba on
behalf of national liberty. and who wish
them ultimate success: and be 1t
Resolved. That our representatives in
Congress are hereby requested 70 support
any measure calculated to give recognition
to the struggling patriots of Cuba.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
MOODY'S MOTHER DEAD.
Evangelist Arrived just In Time Il
Get Her Blessing.

Evangelist Arrived just In Time to
Get Her Blessing.
East Mortified, Mass. Jan. 27.-Mrs.
Betsy Moody, mother OF the great evan
gclist, died yesterday OF old age. If she
had lived to February 3 she would have
been ninety-one years old. About week
ago she contracted a slight cold, and was
ailing little until yesterday 5 morning. when
she was compelled To remain in bed She
failed rapidly from then until her death.
At bedside We're her four sons and one OF
her two daughters
Almost providentially, as 1t would seem,
Dwight Lyman Moody came last evening
from Philadelphia. where he has been hold
ing meetings. He did not know thai his
mother was sick. He went to her bedside
as soon as he arrived, and at one of the
periods of Consciousness received the last
warm greeting of his mother.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
WILLIE RYAN WANDERED.
lie Was Found by the Police and Is
safe at Home.

Willie RYAN, eight Years old. was picked
up Yesterday by Policeman Cowne, OF the
first precinct, and cared for at the station.
Willie is a bright little fellow and told
where he lived. No. 345 o street southwest.
His mother was communicated with aud
she received her boy last night.
W lille has a standing ordcr never TO
stray far from home. but yesterday he got
reckless and wandered about till he reached
the central part OF the city.
The strange sights were too much for
him and he became bewildercd, tired and
hungry.
He had eaten nothing since early morning,
when Policeman Cowne rescued him.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Almost "A Triple Tragedy.

Bluefield, W. Va, Jan. 27.-In n family
alteration at Kyle, W. Va, Thomas Burns.
this morning, fatally shot his step-nother
and then committed suicide by sending a
bullet through his breast. Burns wife,
overcome by grief and horror, after at
tempted suicide by taking poison. She
was revived, but is raving maniac. All
the parties are white and of good standing
in the community.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
ESCAPED FROM SIBERIA.
prof. Schwenke Tells the Story of
His Flight From Russia.

San Francisco. Jan. 27.-The Daily Re
port this evening prints the story of escape
from Siberian mines of Prof. Schwencke,
who before being condemned to an indef-
mite term of punishment, held position in
the University of Moscow.
Prof. Schwencke came to this country
in S93 and visited the Worlds Fair, going
thence to New York. While there he
came in contact with the prominent MEN,
bers of the Russian colony, among them
the editor of the New York Liberty, the
anarchistic journal of that city. Upon his
return to MOSCOW he was arrested and
accused of having been in the confidence
of the editor of the Liberty of New York.
Prof Schwencke, not knowing the editor
was a Nihilist, admitted this and he was
eXilcd to Yokootsk. The governor
of the prison, finding his prisoner was a
university professor, excused him from
hard labor and set him TO work tea ching
his children. Sometime after, civil
engineer who had known SChwencke in
Moscow, came to the place and assisted
him to escape, after which he made his
way to Yokohama and San Francisco.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Ruilroad Conference Called.

New York, Jan. .27.-CoinmiSsioner Midg-
ley of the Western Traffic Association, has
called a meeting of all the-lines east and
west of the Missouri River TO be held in
Chica go on Wednesday to consider the COM
plant of the Southern Pacific Railroad
against the lines east of the Missouri ex-
acting 10 per cent of the through rate on
products carried between California and st.
Paul. Minneapolis and adjacent territory.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Fall Broke His Knee

Willie Batchlin. messenger, thirteen
years Old, was thrown from his bicycle by
Metropolitan car No. II, on Four-and1a-
half street. between b and C streets south
west. yesterday. His left leg was broken
at the knee. He was removed to his
home. No. 1926 Half street southwest
Later he was taken to Providence Hos
pital. The gripman was S. Ticnt and the
conductor, s. +. Barry.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Quebec Carnival Opens.

Quebec, Jan .2I.-The official opening
of the Quebec great winter carnival took
place this afternoon in the presence of
an immense crowd OF spectators The city
is full of visitors, most of whom are
Americans and incoming trains are crowded.
The ice bridge over the st. Lawrence forms
a great attraction and hundreds crossed
on it today.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
phtt Made Him No Promise

Norfolk. Va, Jan. 27.-Col. william Lamb,
chairman of the Republican party, says
there is not a word of truth in the reported
interview between ex-senator PIatt of New
York and himself, and promise of some
high office in return for his carrying Virginia
for the Republican party. Col. Lamb de
clares he wants no office from President or
people.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Case of Francis winslow, us. n

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 27.-Notice is given
by Francis Winslow, United States Navy,
retired, that he contests in the civil courts
Gov. Carr's power to revoke his commits
sion as commander of the North Carolina
Naval Reserves.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
ciear Dealer Assigns.

Philadelphia, Jan. 27.-Henry B. Grauley,
one of the largest. il not the largest, cigar
dealer in Philadelphia, doing business at
No. 527 Chestnut street. this city, has made
an assignment for the benefit of bis creditors
TO Francis Skunk Brown. esq.
The morning times., 1896-01-28

argument one and two years ago. and ars
pretty familiar with il. The committee
therefore. has taken no action. but will meet
again at 1890 O'Clock this morning. wher
Mr.. Powell and Mr.. Truesdell, in then
quasi and apparent capacity of attorney
for the Potomac Incdndescent Light PLAN
Will be heard again.
1t is confidently predicted that no sucf
deal as this will be consuinmated by ths
committee, when they know the facts iI
the case Previous committees saw through
the scheme and declined to fail into the trap
There is no telling what will happen. how
ever, if the Commissioners fail to get thb
appropriation through for the maintenance
of the plant which was sold by Mr.. Trues
dell for 4 consideration, which has never
been published. although there appears "a
have been no objection to the publication
that he got 100000 for a certain building
in lexington yesterday.
THAT QUEER PERMIT.
Closely related to the granting of the per
NIT to the Potomac Company and the salt
of the Commissioners plant is the contro
versy pending between Mr.. A. A. Thomas
president of the United States Electric
Company and Major Powell as to the very
peculiar circumstances under which the
permit was granted.
The fact is, that the matter about the
permit was published in the newspapers OF
the 18th OF December while the record, IT
is claimed. will show that it was granted
on the 9th of December The United States
Electric Light Company is prepared to
prove that they made their application
about the Sth or 9th of November. Major
Powell, it is understood, contends that
the permit to the Potomac Company was
granted about the sth or 9th of November.
| A somewhat curious fact in connection
with all of the statements pro and con
| is, that although the Commissioners claim
they granted a permit early In November.
no statement of the fact was given to the
| press until the 9th of December
twill lberemembered,h however. that when
HSenator Gallinger offered 4 resolution seek
ing to find out from the Commissioners to
whom they had granted permits, some sort
| of a statement about the Potomac Light
| Company's permit was given to the press
| 1t was necessary. OF course, TO show to the
Senate that the permit was granted TO the
Potomac Company before the resolution
| OF Senator Gallinger could affect their pro-
| ceedings.
ceedings.
President Thomas of the United States
| Electric Lighting Company, returned TO the
city yesterday from Kansas. where he has
| been for some weeks. His attention being
called to the article published in The Times
| of December Is, 1895, relating To the issue
| of permit to the Potomac Power and Light
| Co., and the statement of Major Powell
| as to the date when that permit was issued,
| Mr.. Thomas said:
II can have no further controversy with
| Major Powell on This subject after his
statement 1 only refer to the records in
The Commissioners office. They viii show
who is in the right. Either the records are
false, or Commissioner POwelrs statement
| is untrue Both cannot be Correct
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Change in Turkish consuls.

London, JAM 27.-The United Press Cor
respondent at Constantinople telegrapas
that Mr.. Fontance. the British consul ut
Angora, has been transferred 10 Harpoot,
and that he will be succeeded by Mr. w. ).
Richards, the consul at Djeddah. who has
been transferred from his present post to
Angora.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Gave the Name of Jones.

A man giving the name OF Frank Jones
was arrested last night by Policeman Will
iiams. on the charge of destroying private
property in the house OF Annie Cole. GOT
C street northwest
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Pugilist Company Organized.

Elizabeth, N. j., Jan. 27.-In the Union
county clerks office this morning articles
of incorporation were filed by the King
Richardson Pugilist Company. The capital
stock was placed at 100000. Business
will be carried on at Crawford and Spring
field, Mass
The morning times., 1896-01-28
creedon pefeats Jem smith.

London. Jan. 81 The fight between Dan
Creedon and Jen Smith, for purse of f4OO,
took place tonight at the National Sporting
JlIb. Creedon easily defeated his op-
ponent in the second round. The fighting
lasted less th an seven minutes.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Attacking Express Rates.

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 27.-The North Caro-
lima Railroad Commission today served
notice on the Southern Express Company
to appear before it February 10. to show
cause, if any, why its rates should not be
reduced.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Minister Ransom at New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 27.-Hon. Matt
Ransom, United States minister to Mexico,
arrived here this morning on his way back
to the city of Mexico. He will rest day
or two before he resumes his journey. His
health is much improved.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Brick Manufacturers Failure.

Lancaster, Pa. Jan. 27.-James Prangley,
a leading brick manufacturer of this city.
made an assignment today for the benefit of
his creditors His liabilities are $4,000,
with assets believed TO he in excess of that
amount, but not Immediately available.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Sentenced to BE Hanged.

Scranton. Pa, Jan. 27.-Crisenzo Morolo.
who wasconvicted of the murder of Emanuel
Loro. in Old Forge township, was today sem
fenced to be banged by Judge Edwards.
In pronouncing the mans doom the judge
declared the verdict was just one.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Three Railroad Mem DroMned

and Layton Jacobs, from Nuttallburg, and
George B. Higgins, three railroad men,
were drowned here late last night by the
upsetting of TO W boat.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
LOCAL BATTLE OF BO0hS
Continued from First Page.

man was James q. Blaine. I never con-
Quoted campaign in this District for
delegate TO the national convention that
did not say 10 the people that favored the
selection of the Plumed knight.
II want TO go on record tonight as saying
that am Just as good friend of Thomas
Brackett Reed as 1 ever was of James G.
Blaine. II am elected will cast my vote
first, last and all the time for the accom-
plished and abe Speaker OF the House OF
Ranresent1tiyeS'
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Spanish Gold From Havana.

New York, Jan. 27.-The steamship
Seneca, from Havana. which arrived this
morning, brought $4,000 in Spanish gold
coin consigned to Muller, Schall & Co.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Local Pastor to Go to New Haven.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 27.-It is an
nounced that Rev. Clarence w. Bisphan
of Washington. d. c., Is to become an as
sistant at Trinity p. E. Church here. ina king
three assistants in ALL Mr.. Bispham is now
at the Church of st. Michael in Washington.
The morning times., 1896-01-28

COLD IN THE HEAD. Catarrn.
anu Headache immediately relieved by
Capitol Catarrh Cure. 70 cents
0ov7 -8uo-sxH
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Died.

Miss Martha Mckee, of Toronto, Canada.
died at Tenleytown yesterday in the eigh-
teenth year of her age.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
JEWELS WERE DOcTOREO
Mrs. Roberts Then Offered Them
As a Pledge.
NEARLY TRAPPED MR.. EVANS

She Showed Him the Jewels nd \ sked
for u Loan-He Called In Detectives
and His Fair Visitor Backed Down
and Acknowledged Her Game.
Were Real Stones, But Common.
The morning times., 1896-01-28
Our
ParlOr
Furniture
Sale

is an assured success.
The prices were quot
ing, the goods we're
offering, have never seen
their duplicates.
$45 Apiece Overstuffed
Suite for S3l.
S23 5-piece Frame Suite
for $3.50
ART ROOMS SIXTH FLOOR
The morning times., 1896-01-28
PROOF OF HIS BARGAIN

Continued from First Page.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-21
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

r. S. Hall has gone to st. Louis.
J. Peterson, a stove manufacturer of Chi
cago, is in the city.
o. G.. Holmes returned last evening from
a long western trip.
w. G. Knittle OF the Toledo, ST. Louis &
Kansas City road 10 in the city.
d. o. Ives, a railroad man of New York
arrived In the city last night from st. Louis
Secretary UT of the Commercial club left
for the east last evening TO be gone a few
days.
II. N. Clark, paying teller Of the FRS
National bank, left for a short eastern trir
last evening.
Miss Maud Oakley Of Lincoln, who was
visiting friends in the city for a few days
left for home last evening.
Nebraskans at the hotels are: John Znun-
echeck. Wilbur; A, C.. Hull, Hastings; II. j
Fitzpatrick, s. ID. Fitzpatrick, Beatrice: A.
G. West, Fremont; p. II. Bender. Hum
phrey; II. Schiekedantz, st. Paul; H.. b. Tom
son. Lincoln; l., Z. Nelson. West Point; j
OLDHAM -Peayer City; John c.. David and
two ehlldfen, pawnee. u
AZ the Murray: C. 7. Burbridge, New
York; II, V. simms. Chicago; Sol p. Zach
arch, Cincinnati; A. Barnett. Mecook; \.
Desroches and Wife, New York; w. r. LIN
coin. Chicago; Ed Wiley. Quincy; d. n.
Woodbury., New Britain; N. Sohu, Grand
lsland; ii. #. Johnson, Now York; C.. 9.
Huehings. Chicago; j. b. Cooley, Newark;
W. Q. Bailey, New York; j, II. Hewitt,
kalisas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-21
TWO HANDED SWORDS.
Enormous Weapons TINT No Ordinary
Man Could Weld.


In the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth
centuries, says a writer in ST. Nicholas, the
development of the sword was carried for
ward rapidly. Hitherto, the military organi-
cation of Europe had been Of the most ir.
regular character; but in the fourteenth
century the German troops and the men from
the Swiss mountains became known far and
wide for their thorough discipline and ex-
cellent organization. They approached more
nearly to the modern idea of a soldier than
any troops that had yet been put in the
field, and they were employed as hired troops
by the various European sovereigns. They
were armed with a pistol and a huge two
handed sword which, through their mar
velously skillful handling, became one of
the most famous weapons of the army. This
'two-hander," as the Germans called it,
often reached a length of seven feet, and
one still preserved in Westminster Abbey
weighs quite eighteen pounds.
The wavy outline of the blade, a style Of
decoration that was much in favor in the
arts about this time, and from which came
our word "famboyant,'' or Flaming" gave
greater efficacy to the blow. The prongs
below the crosspieces protected the guard.
Welded by trained men, this weapon was
capable Of doing terrific execution. The
brawny man-at-arms Srasped the sword
firmly in both hands; balanced on one foot,
he swung the blade in a circle above his
head and fetched a crashing blow that
moved down everything before it. 1t was
a favorite weapon with the English soldiery,
to whose strongly built frames it's huge
proportions were well adapted. Richard the
Lion-hearted, who from his great size alone
would have been the foremost man on any
field, handled this heavy weapon with such
strength and skill thar his name became a
terror to the foe.
According to an old romance, an expert
swordsman might hope to leave sixty of the
enemy disabled on the field; but these
mighty brands had all the faults of their
virtues. Like the cumbrous armor of the
Gothic period, they were a sore tax on the
spent energies of the weary soldier; and
owing to their awkward size, extreme care
was required in handling them lest an I'M
expected blow might be bestowed upon some
fellow-soldier in the furious assault. Be
sides, it took a lifetime of training to pro-
duce men of sufficient strength and dex-
terity to render effective service. -
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-21
HAVE TADooEB nusn LOAN
city Passengers sNEcnts Vow Refuse to
nc Held Tn.

city P%nsscnEcr agents Now Refuse 20
lie Held Tn.
Not a few OF the city passenger agents and
their assistants are looking for some young
men about town who recently relieved the
pocketbooks CT the large hearted ticket
sellers Of considerable change.
City agents are always genial and no class
Of men are more ready to do their friends a
favor, but they feel that this latest evil i'm
poses on Their good nature. 1t is known as
the rush loan" The borrower rushes into
the ticket office, generally when the ticket
men are busy with a lot of customers, and
asks ono Of the former for a dollar, adding
that he Is in a great rush and has just time
to catch a car. Before the ticket man has
realized what he has done he has gone down
into his jeans and handed over the amount
requested. The other day an attache of an
uptown office was just about to loan a recent
acquaintance a dollar, when he suddenly re-
membered that some of his brothers had
been worked in this manner and responded,
Sorry, old man, but | haven't a cent?"
emphasizing his remark by returning the
dollar to his deepest pocket.