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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
HANCOCK STATUE TO DE UNVEILED
Ceremony VIII be the Occasion of m
Imposing Demonstration.

Ceremony VIII De the Occasion of mn
Imposing Demonstration.
WASHINGTON, April 17.-Colonel William
j. Wilson, corps of engineers who has the
matter in charge as the personal representa-
tive of Secretary Lamont, is making arrange
ments for the dedication Of the equestrian
statue of General Hancock in this city about
the middle of next month. The statue is
entirely completed, and was placed in posi-
tion on its granite pedestal in the reservation
at the intersection OF Pennsylvania and Sew
enth street yesterday.
The statue Is enveloped in a canvas cover
ing that will not be permanently removed
until the day set apart for its formal OPEN
ing. 1t will be temporarily removed in a
few days, however, long enough to permit in
spection of the statue by the national COM
mission charged with its erection. The COM
mission consists of Secretary Lamont and
Senators Mills of Texas and Cockrell Of Mis-
souri,. Their inspection is for the purpose
of seeing that the sculptor, Mr.. Ellcott, has
executed his work in strict accordance with
his contract with the government. This
action is preliminary to the formal ac-
ceptance of the statue and the payment of
the balance due upon 1t.
Colonel Wilson says that the gements
for the dedication have not yet been fully
completed, although it had been practically
decided that the ceremony should take Place
between the 10th and 18th of May 1t is
settled that the dedication will be made the
occasion of a most imposing military demon
stration, in which all the available federal
troops at Washington barracks and at Fort
Meyer, the National guard of the District. all
the local posts of the Grand Army of the
Republic, the Union Veteran legion and the
Second Army corps will participate.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
HOUSE REFLECTS THE wan CLAIMS.
Poor Prospects for thin Glass OF Meas
ures this Session.

ures this Session.
WASHINGTON. April 17.--The net result
OF lve hours work on the private calendar
In the house today was the passage OF four
pension bills. one to pension the widow OF
Rear Admiral Footc, at $50 per month; the
rejection OF a bill to retire a hospital steward
as a second lieutenant OF cavalry and the
passage OF a war claim Of less than 5000.
The latter was the FIRST war claim brought
before the house for consideration and natur-
ally provoked general debate on the policy
Of paying war claims. II drew from Mr..
Mahon, chairman Of the war claims COM
mittee Mr.. Walker, Mr. Mccall and Mr..
Evans eloquent pleas for the payment Of the
findings Of the court Of claims. Mr.. Mahoh
argued that these claims should be paid
or the court abolished Barring the cotton
claims, he asserted, that s20,0OO,0OO would
pay them, while Mr. Ray thought $780,
900 900 would not meet them. Politics Of
course was injected into the debate before
1t was finished and there was a lively setto
between Mr.. Dockery and Mr.. Grosvenor
Mr.. Dockery eulogzed Speaker Crisp, and
Mr.. Sayers, the chairman OF the appropr-
ticns committee in the last congress, paid q
high tribute to Speaker Reed.
II want to say here in his presence" said
he. that honor the present speaker,
Thomas b. Reed" (Applause) "He stood
like lion in the path of members on both
sides OF the political aisles who have been
pressing bills carrying large sums"
Mr.. Grosvernor ridcued Mr. Dockery for
attempting to vindicate the history and ca
reer of the democratic party. He said the
real question at issue now was not the
honesty of these claims, but the ability Of
the government to pay them at this time"
"You are" said he. addressing the demo-
cratic side. 'paralyzed by your own utter
inefficiency" The great feature OF the
administration of Grover Cleveland-the only
feature that will save him from future con-
tumely--is that when the bill to repeal the
great revenue producing, industry propagat-
ing tariff law was presented to him, he said:
my name shall never disgrace its pages"
"You," he continued. care attempting to
place in contrast an administration that paid
$3.50, 900 900 of the public debt with the one
that borrowed $3.50 100000 and now trembes
each day lest the telegraph brings the news
that the gold so borrowed is drifting across
the water" (Applause)
At 5 o'clock the house took a recess until
8 o'clock, the evening session to be de-
voted to private pension boills
The question Of granting to officers wild
ows larger pensions than private soldiers
WAS discussed in the house tonight for two
hours. in connection with a bill to pension
the widow Of Brigadier General Ferdinand
Vanderveer of Ohio at the rate of SIS per
month The bill was finally favorably acted
upon. with an amendment making the rate
Sh0 ner month.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
wcstcrn Patents Granted.

WASHINGTON, April .-(Special)--P
ents have been issued as follows Nebraska
Thomas Dowd Omaha, sanding box; stephen
w. Keedle, and others, Lincoln, cigar mold;
George c. Phillips. Kimball, reel carrier.
Iowa-Nicholas Barry, jr., Muscatine,
flashing; Reuel b. Franklin. Fort Madison,
corn cutter and shocker; Thomas y. Ellis,
Jefferson. wrench; Christian NJ. HIllebrand,
lie Mars. saving machine; William S. Mar
tin, Des Moinas county, mechanical whip.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

ington and his lobbyists occupins ALI the
seats in the committee room and {" lordine
| II over the committee.
Mr. Gear. with flushed face. said he would
| not suggest whether the Nebraskan repre-
sented or misrepresented the great state of Ne.
| braska He had known him for thirty years
and knew the sort OF political Affiliations he
was used to. f. r,
This brought Mr.. Allen forward in an ex-
PLANTATION Of his party Affiliations He had
voted for Lincoln and Grant. When Mr..
Allen spoke Of his voting in 1892 for eneral
Weaver for president Aosensatonal episode
was pTeciptated
Mr.. Gear interrupted to state General
Weaver stood for the cbnfscation of railroad
property. the telegraph and telephone and
the issuance Of paper to pay for it.
Mr.. Allen responded with a glowing eulogy
OF General Weaver whereupon MIR. Gear
broke out in loud laugh and retreated to
the cloak rooms. Mr.. Allen protested against
this rude "guffaw" declaring that while
brought up among the coyotes he was taught
better manners than that.
ACCUSATIONS OF FALSEHooD.
"And the senator cannot stand up here
and utter falsehoois and go unwhipped,"
proceeded Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Hoar Immediately interrupted, calling
Mr.. Allen to order and demanding that his
words be taken down
Mr. Allen was compelled to take his seat
pending a determination of the protest Few
senators being present, Mr.. Hoar asked a
call for a quorum, which brought fifty-fve
senators to the chamber. The president pro
TEN, Mr.. Frye, directed that the objection
able words be read.
Mr. Faulkner moved that MIR. Allen be
allowed to proceed in order.
On a viva voce vote there appeared to
be tie, but on a second vote the affirmative
vote, mainly from the democratic side, pre-
vailed.
Mr.. Gear rose to say that he took no ex-
ception to Mr.. Allen. although he regretted
the alteration, feeling that 1t was "impos-
s!ble to touch pitch without being defled."
Mr., Allen rejolned that he was surprised
at being able to defle senator who had
seen so much of the world. He also sar-
castically expressed thanks to Mr. Hoar for
keeping a watchful eye on him to see that
he did no wrong. He again spoke highly
of General Weaver and again protested
against the laughter of senator's.
Let me assure the senator" said Mr.
Chandler. that we are not laughing at what
he says, but the way he says it."
THIS closed the incident and Mr.. Hoar
spoke briefly in support of the bond resolu-
tions. He said the bond transactions were
properly subject TO investigation. No cor
ruption or iniquity was charged against gov
erEment officials.
Mr.. PETER interrupted to state that no
dishonorable motives were imputed to the
president or the secretary of the treasury,
but he believed the bond transactions had
fraud all over them in New York City and
elsewhere.
Mr. Hoar went on to review the several
bond issues, stating the various points of
irregularity which he believed to exist. He
particularly objected to the use of bonds
to raise money to be used to meet current
expenses.
Among the minor bills passed was one
amending the Carey act in reference to aid
lands. And then, at $40 p. m, the senate
adjourned until Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
Nnnnh fnr NInshnr-

LINCOLN. April 16.--To the Editor Of The
Bee: We, the undersigned, cheerfully vouch
for the general reputation FOR truth and
veracity OF Comrade j. w. Mosbey OF the
Soldiers and Sailors Home, Milford Neb.
We furthermore, believe that he is
aotuated by the best Of motives in seeking
to alleviate the condition OF the sick in
mates at the home. and do. ourselves testify
to the fact that the facilities for the COM
fort Of hedridden patients and others are
far from the best and that much might be
done in the way Of Improvement
JOHN resi-.
]. NJ. WAGNER.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
NO ACTION ON RECIPROCITY.
Republicans on the Ways and Means
Cnmmittee Decihe AlXerselN.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-No action to-
ward a revival of the reciprocity scheme
will be taken by the house, according to a
decision made today by the republican mem
bers of the ways and means committee, who
held a caucus today and discussed the whole
question. They agreed to report to the
house the testimony on the reciprocity policy
taken by the committee during the past few
days but not to recommend any legislation
on the matter by this congress. The re-
ciprocity scheme includes so many problems
interviewer with the tariff, that the republi-
cans think 1t inadvsable to take it up until
a general tariff revision is begun.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
Taken to the supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, April lh-The district
court OF appeals today allowed the writ OF
error to the United States supreme court
asked for by counsel for Everton II. Chap
man. the New York stock broker, convicted
for having refused to answer questions pre-
pounded by the senate sugar trust invesli-
eating committee. The case probably will
be heard by the supreme court next term,
as a motion to advance it on the docket will
he made
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
renewal of an old Fight

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE senate COM
mittee on commerce. which has the river
and harbor bill under consideration, devoted
today to hearing arguments upon the re-
spective merits Of San Pedro and Santa
Monica to become the deep water harbor
near Los Angeles, Cal.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
10 Hours saved.

Second class passengers for San Francisco
via the UNION PACIFIC now save ten
hours time. Thine is money" Buy your
tickets via "The Overland Route"
City Ticket once. 1902 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
FIRST MEN TO ANSWER THE CALL
President Cleveland Receives the Ma
toms First Defenders.


WASHINGTON, April 17.-By special ar
rargement, President Cleveland received the
visiting First Defenders of the Nation today
The reception took place in the east room
and was confined to the veterans who had
responded so promptly to the first call for
troops for the defense of the capital Judge
r. p. Deweese Of the Washington bar rep
resenting the local citizens committee of
reception, made short address to the presi-
dent in behalf Of the old soldiers. He
said that the 1870 men who were with him
constituted nearly all the survivors of that
noble band Of $50 soldiers who were the
fiji st to respond the the presidents call for
troops at the very outbreak of the war
President Cleveland said he was very glad
of the opportunity to welcome veterans with
a record so worthy as theirs and feictate
them on being able to leave the memory of
such a record to posterty. There were
duties in time of peace as well as in time
of war and the country could confidently
expect men with records such as theirs
had been would do their duty equally well
in time Of peace In closing he said he
would be pleased to take each of them by
the hand. The Defenders were then indlvid-
ually introduced to the president and each
received a cordial greeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
Hcstriction nf nfnImmiprniIon.

of the national legislative committee of the
Junior Order of United American Mechanics
has been in Washington for several days in
the interest OF the bills before ccngress for
the restriction of Immigration. 1t is claimed
that more petitions have been sent to con-
gress during the present session for the
passage OF some hill which will restrict i'm
migration than for any measure ever before
congress. 1t IL expected by the secretary
that II either OF the bills which have been
fayorably reported by the immigration COM
mittee OF the house come to vote they will
be passed
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

Today Mr.. Stuart Robson, the eminent
comedian, will close his present engagement
at Boyd 8 theater by giving two performances
"a matinee at 230 this afternoon, when the
prices will be 75 cents and 81 on the first
floor and so cents and rs cents in the bal
cony; and the regular evening performance
at 8, when the prices will range from S150
down. The comedy, Mrs Ponderbury's
Past" will be the bill at both performances.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
Oklahoma to Have Greer County.

WASHINGTON, April I7.-The Lacey bill
for the reorganization Of Greer county,
claimed by both oklahoma and Texas and
which was the subject Of a recent decision
by the supreme court, was favorably acted
upon by the house judiciary committee to-
day. The bill organizes the county as Greer
county, Oklahoma, with Mangum as the
county seat and authorizes the governor
of Oklahoma to appoint the usual county
officers. 1t provides for the transfer of
public buildings and records, and establishes
the status OF cases before the courts also
providing that acts Of the courts while the
county was considered part of Texas be
valid.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

The engagement Of Nellie McHenry in her
new farce. The Bicycle Girl" will begin at
Boyd's with a popular price matinee on
Sunday afternoon and continue until Tuesday
night. Seats are now on sale
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

here frequently with other attractions. a
feature Of the production will be the elabor-
ate scenic investiture, many OF the natural
beauties Of Yellowstone National park being
reproduced.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
uptil further notice


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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
Pntenting of RniIrond LnnIs.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-senator War
rem of Wyoming today introduced a concur
rent resolution instructing the secretary of
the interior to resume the patenting of lands
to the Union Pacific Railroad company 1t
recites that the patenting of lands granted
to the Union Pacific was suspended a year
ago, and in western Nebraska, northern
Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. lists of lands
granted to the Union Pacific amounted to
2,SO0,O00 acres. ALI Of which, less 100 900
acres, have long since been sold to third
parties; that more than one-half Of that sold
had been paid for in full In cash and rail-
road deeds have been issued; that the bal
ance is under CONTRACT, one-half of which
has already been paid, and that clear title
cannot pass until the patents are issued to
the company, The, resolution directs that
the secretary resclhd his order and cause
patents to issue without delay.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

Jolly Nellie McHenry, in her cyclo-comedy
"The Bicycle Girl" funny conglomeration
of humor. judiciouSly interminged with
pretty dances. catchy songs and original
music, proves conclusvely that the author
know what the people want. This popular
comedienne and an able company Of fun
makers comes to Boyd's theater for an en-
gagement of three days, commencing with a
matinee Sunday afternoon. The sale of seats
will open this morning at o'clock at the
regular prices of the house. From present
indcationS Miss McHenry Will play to good
business. The members of the various wheel
clubs of the city will turn out numerously to
witness Miss McHenry'S performance on
Monday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18
FunIinu UIII Han

Funding Bill Reported 10 the senate.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Gear
today reported to the senate the Pacific rail-
road funding bill agreed upon by the sub
committees OF the senate aud house
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

That's what we are making of our
Saturdays-we won't sell our $1.75 boys
shoes during the week for cent less
than $I75-but on Saturday we put it
down to $1O0-Just TO see how the boys
act-the little fellows like them-and so
do the old folks-don't have to buy a
pair more than about half as often
and they don't cost more than about
half as much-on SGturdays-the solid
est, best made boys shoe ever made
$1.00.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

The Epworth league of Trinity Methodist
church gave a musical entertainment at
the church last evening, which packed the
auditorium to the doors. 1t was an Easter
celebration. "Hosanna," sung by the North
Omaha Choral society, "Tis Midnight" by
Mr. Higgins and Miss Roeder, with chorus,
and the trio selection composed of Misses
Wedge, Chamberlain and Tuttle, were well
received The Trial and Rejection" OF
which Miss Roeder, Mr., Higgins and Miss
Campicn sang solo parts. with chorus, was
one OF the best features of the evening.
''The Crucfxion' was excellently rendered
by Miss Wedge, with a responsive chorus
by the North Omaha Choral society The
second portion OF the program consisted Of
"The Resurrection" sung by the choral
society, with solo parts by Misses Wedge.
Iyans. Chamberlain and Mrs. Schram, and
Messrs. Bradley, Prince and Moore.
The Creighton offers "The Old Lime Kiln"
for the first four nights Of the coming week,
opening with the usual matinee tomorrow
This production is the latest emanation from
the pen OF C. T. Dazey. whose successful
play, "In Old Kentucky" has been one Of
the greatest popular successes OF recent
years. The company presenting "The Old
Lime Kiln" Is headed by the well known
eomedienne, Katie Putnam, who has appeared
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., .,,..,,.,. MIS-. Wheeler
Hannah Dewey Ga wiry Presbyterian
Jenny. their niece.....Miss Edith Squires
Bob Taylor. r..........,........Mr Ed Somers
Following the two comedies, dance Of a
dozen numbers was enjoyed until midnight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

It indicates trace of precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH. Observer.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

WHEN 1T GETS WARM '-' -7
You'll be making a dash for our store
to get on some medium weight under
wear-you'ye been backward-not sold
half as much as we would like-see how
this proposition strikes you've cut and
cut hard a lot of $500 and $500 a suit
underwear-in merino and all wool
natural grays and tansAto 50c a gar
ment-possibly we may not have your
size-for some of the sizes are gone
buff we fit you-50c.
Albert Calm,
Mail orders 1a00 E
hlled always AoSA uT IluTI1s
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-18

MISS J. PENLEY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-21
BAPTIST MAY ANNIVERSARIES.
Meeting of the Publication Society
Addresses by Eminent Divines.

ASBURY PARK, ". j., May 20.-The sew
enty-second anniversary of the American
Baptist Publication Society began to-day in
the Auditorium This will occupy two days.
The session opened with devotional services,
after which President Samuel A. Crozer, of
Pennsylvania delivered mis- address. In the
report of the board of managers, reference
was made to the death of Rev. DR.. Thomas
Armitage, first vice president of the society.
The destruction Of the building of the So
ciety at No. 1240 Chestnut street, Philadel-
phia, on Feb. 2, was also alluded to. Tho
report said that new building. costing $780,
00o is to be erected on the site Of the burneo
structure. The receipts from all sources were
$55S,590, against $537,560 the previous yeaa
Jameh A. Bradley, founder of Asbury Park,
was followed by Rev. DIR. VIM. Lawrence,
OF Chicago, with an address on "Denomina,
uonal Literature and Its Distribution" THIS
ended the morning session.
AT the afternoon session there was
young peoples hour in charge of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
Rev. W.. @. Partridge, OF Cincinnati, fol-
lowed with an address on The Sunday
School Considered in Its Relation to the
Kingdom of Christ" Rev W. w. Main. OF
Massachusetts, spoke on THE Requisites to
Greater Efficiency in Sunday School Works"
These requisites, in Mr.. Mains opinion were
a higher appreciation OF the work by the
church as shown in attendance. teaching
and furnishing accommodations and sup
plies; also, appreciation OF the work by the
superintendent. who must be no fgurehead.
but enc truly consecrated to his service ana
appreciation of the work by the teacher
who must be man with mission The
graded schools and normal classes as We,
as the cultivation of new fields are earnest
~ recommended. Rev. c. A. Stalsely. D. D.,
of Washington, discussed Sunday School
Literature"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-21
Nine OF the johannesburg Reformers
Terms of imprisonment.
LEADERS GIVEN Is YEARS
BUT FURTHER COMPUTATION OF
SENTENCES TO BE CONSIDERED.
Preparations mt Moscow for the Tri-
umphal Entry of the Car and Gar
ina To-Day-Chinese Outrages.

LONDON, May pa dispatch from Pre-
toria, Transvaal Republic says: The SEN
fences of the leaders of the Johannesburg
reformers, 1t was announced to-day. will
stand over until next week, and, in the
meanwhile. sentences of fifteen years i'm
prisonment have been substituted for the
sentence Of death imposed upon Colonel
Rhodes, John Hays Hammond, Lionel Phil
lips and George Farrar. Nine others of the
prisoners are discharged, eighteen are sem
fenced to five months Imprisonment and
twenty-five are sentenced to three months
imprisonment"
A dispatch has been received from Gov.
Sir Hercules Robinson relative to the SEN
fences which says that one portion of the
prisoners will be released Immediately and
another portion in three months. A third
portion of the prisoners will have their cases
considered and passed upon after five
months and fourth portion after one year.
Gov. Robinson says that the death sentences
imposed on the four leaders-Rhodes, Ham
mond. Phillips and Farrar-have been COM
rnuted to fifteen years Imprisonment, add
ing, however, that the latter Is only mat
ter of form, and that the sentence is not
likely to be carried out. The further COM
mutation of the leaders sentences will be
QlSCueSSu newt Wteh. 0Ofcihci INoOA4SOA
adds that the fines in the case of the other
prisoners will remain. but the sentence of
Punishment will be suspended If the prison.
ers give their word of honor not to interfere
in future in the politics of the Transvaal.
An official dispatch received here from
Pretoria gives the names of the reform
prisoners who have been liberated, as fol-
lows: Messrs. Mosenthal. Roger. Dubois,
King Buffers, Brodie, Joel, Davis and Men.
Those TO be liberated in three months are:
Davies, Hanson. HELLER. Mullens. Bell, Sol
ONION, Garland, Lndham, Gilfillian, Brown,
Beecher, Spencer, Williams. Anderson.
Head. auckland. Goldring, Hutchinson.
Rogers, Bethlehem. Lace and Van Huls-
meyer Those who will have their cases
considered five months hence are: Carr,
Niven. Lawley. Clement. Fricker. Strange,
Goddard Bailey, Aurat Dunbar. Betting
ton, Hoskin. Hangerman, Richards. Leon
ard, Tremer, Donaldson and Marshall.
Those whose cases will not be considered
for year are: Fitzpatrick, Sandilands,
Jameson and Hamilton. The following did
not sign the petition to have their sentences
Of Imprisonment committed to fines and
their penalties are therefore, not modified:
Hall, Sewer, Samson and Naves.
Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of Cape
Colony, and Sir Graham Bower, imperial
secretary, sailed from Cape Town for Eng
land to-day.