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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
EASILY OBTAIN MEN AND ARMS
Important Movement for the Relief of
the Insurgents.


TAMPA, Fla, Dec. 13.-Sixty-seven men
left here on the regular Florida Central &
Peninsular train in two private coaches
for point near Jacksonville, where they
will embark tonight for Cuba. General Car
los Roloff has sailed from some northern
port in the Bermuda. II is said that he is to
he met by two expeditions as he comes
south. Rumor has il one is 10 be made up
from the Atlanta Cuban co ony, and to go to
the nearest port, where they will embark
The second party left here this morning
among them being nve Americans. 1t is
thought they will go to Trout creek, arrive
there after dark, and embark at once
on The Three Friends. The Cubans here state
they will be on the ocean At midnight.
At daylight this morning small squads Of
Cubans, all carrying bundles, were seen
making their way toward the Florida Cen
trail depot. They were under the leadership
of Perez Gonzales and Augusta Arnao. Those
of the party who came from Tampa crossed
the bridge near the Tampa Bay hotel and
took the back streets 20 the depot.
According to the best information obtained
this is to be the largest combination ever
attempted by the Cubans. The Bermuda
carries the ammunition, given as follows:
Six thousand rifles, 1000 900 cartridges four
Hotchkiss guns, Two dynamite guns, 600
hand bombs, projectilcs for the cannon and
medicines. General Holofr Is directed to go
to the province of Sancti Spiritus, and take
command in place Of General Serafn SANCHEZ,
lately deceased. II is said that in all three
expeditions will be about 300 men. The
Cubans here are elated over the magnitude
of the expeditions. and intimate that with
this acquisition the Cubans will make con-
siderable showing for themselves during
the next month. Gomez has started an ag-
gressive and active winter campaign. and he
sent Roloff over to the states to secure the
material necessary for It,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
DISCUSSES FRENCH NAVY BUDGET.
Policy of the Ministry Meets with Lit
tie OppositiOn.


PARIS, Dec. 13.-The Chamber of Deputies
yesterday commenced the discussion of the
navy budget. NJ Gervaille-Reache. deputy
from Guadalupe, interpellated the govern
mcnt in regard to the recall of General
Dodds, who is of negro blood from Indo-
China, He said it was reported that the gen
eral was recalled in order that place might
be made for one of the protcges Of Admiral
Bernard. the minister cf marine. The ad-
miral vigorously repudiated the report and
said it was necessary to replace General
Dodds by a general of division. The minister
of marine was loudly cheered on leaving the
tribune NJ. Mellne's motion to drop the sub
ject and proceed with the debate was car
ried by vote of 300 to 22S.
NJ. Delcasse, a deputy from the Ariege,
asked the earnest attention of the Chamber
to the budget He said that he recognized
that serious efforts had been made in recent
years, but many reforms were necessary to
make the French fleet equal to its task.
II was necessary to establish a channel
squadron for permanently active service and
the number os first-claso vessels must be in
creased The speaker also claimed it was
necessary to organize the defense OF the
coasts and asserted that the country would
not stint the money needed for both objects.
(Applause and loud cheers) The house then
adjourned for the day,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
READY TO UNDERTAKE WAR.
Enthusinstic Mass Meeting Mt Dallas,
Nov. in nehnIf of Cmhn.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 13.-There was a great
meeting at the city hall this afternoon in the
interest of the freedom of Cuba. Two thou
sand repres entative men and 100 women were
present. Al drew Jackson Houston, son Of
the hero OF San Jacinto presided and made
a Characteristic speech. Addresses were also
made by DIR. Charles Worth and II. c. Stev-
enson, and the following preamble and reso-
lutionS were adopted:
First. That this meeting voices the unan-
imous sentiment of Texas in the declara-
ton that Spanish domination in Cuba
should be at once ended
The second resolution embodies the reso-
luton introduced by Mr.. Mills on December
10 and heartily and cordially endorsed II.
That Tcxas-"Thc Children of the
Alamo"-stands ready TO honor any draft
made upon them by congress and president
for men and material to end the bloody,
cruel and barbarouG reign of the Spnniards
in cuba and erect II in a free American
state.
The resolutions were adopted by a rising
and unanimous vote. After that the meet
ing formed permanent organization for the
purpose Of helping Cuba in every necessary
way to throw off the yoke of its OppressOr.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
TO WARN THE LAuRADA's CAPTAIN.
United states Consul Mt Valencia Try
ing To Avoid TrOublc.

VALENCIA, Spain, dec. 1s.-Theodore
Mertens, United States consul at Grayo. the
seaport Of Valencia, has informed a journal
ist of his intention to proceed to sea and
meet the United States steamer Laurada
formerly engaged in Glibustering expeditions
to Cuba. whose reported intention to come
to Valencia has caused apprehension of
trouble. Mr.. Mertens says II the captain Of
the Laurada rejects his advice not to pro-
cecd to Valencia, he win order him in the
name of the United States government not
to anchor in the port OF Grayo. The mari
time commander of Valencia has under
taken to furnish the consul everything
necdful for the Laurada to continue on her
voyage in the event of private persons de
clining assistance
MADRID Dec. 13.-The minister of ma
rine Admiral Beranger, states in an inter
view that he has given orders to the mari
time commander of Valencia TO receive tho
United States steamer Laurada as he would
any merchantmen upon her entering that
port and to give her facilities TO continue
her voyage, in accordance with the marine
regulations. If the Laurada needs coal pro-
visions, etc. and private individuals refuse
to supply her, the marine authorities will
supply them. As the presence of the Lau
rada might cause disorders, the authorities
have taken the precaution of having at Val
encia the cruiser Marie Theresa, the gunboat
VuCana and the coast guards. Admiral
Beranger stated, in conclusion, that he hoped
the Laurada would avoid Spain and he
trusted to the discretion of the residents OF
Valencia to refrain from disorder in case
the vessel put in there.
LONDON, Dec 13.-A Rome dispatch to
the Daily News reports that the American
steamer Laurada had gone from Palermo.
Captain Hughes. upon being asked whether
1t was true that he was going to Valencia
to be captured, as to provoke a causus
bolli against Spain by the United States. re-
piled he knew nothing and must await or
ders. His ultimate destination, he said, was
Baltimore.
The Standard has a Madrid dispatch, which
says the government has increased the forco
of police and military at Valencia. The
Laurada will be allowed to anchor alongside
the men of war in the harbor, but not to
approach the wharves or TO load. She will
be requested to leave promptly. The govern
mont is determined. this dispatch goes on,
"to enforce the respect for a vessel carrying
the American flag like any other. but it will
let the responsibility for the consequence of
any conflict rest with the owners. The
Washington governments advice to the
Laurada not to come to Spain is highly APP
preCiated in official circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
RAINS HAVE CEASED IN INDIA.
Distress, However, Has Been Much
RnIieNch hN Mhmt Mns EnlIcn.

LONDON, Dec. 13-The viceroy OF India
has cabled a statement to the effect that the
last week has been rainlesS. Owing to pre-
vious rains however, the number of those
requiring relief in the Northwest provinces
has been reduced by from % to 80 per cent.
Rains at Bombay have considerably con
tracted the area Of distress Late sOwings
continue at Bombay and Madras. At most
places rain is needed later in the season for
the purpose of maturing farm products.
Spring crop conditions are favorable. Win
ter rains in the northwest provinces are re-
ported to have been fairly abundant In the
northeast and central provinces prices have
risen again, the advance being a sharp one.
In the Deccan district and elsewhere prices
are stationary or falling. over 1921 200
have been expended on relief work.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
ACTIVITY or THE TILIBUsTERs.
steamer Commodore Preparing to
LnnXl. fnr inr Cnnsl nf CmILn.

Leave for the CoHst of Cubn.
JACKSONVILLE Fla, Dec, l3-Every in
dicaton points to the departure tomorrow
morning of another Cuban expedition. The
steamer Commodore has received permission
to leave port, and is lying at one CT the
railway wharves, preparatory to taking on
a cargo early in the morning, the captain
having left orders to be called at o'clock.
After loading the arms the owners of the
steamer will demand clearance papers for
a Cuban port, on authority OF the decision
of Attorney General Harmon, and custom
house officials are expected to grant clear
ances. If the steamer shall then be seized by
a revenue cutter the owners will turn the
vessel over to the government and then in
stitute suit to recover the value of the
vessel and cargo The Three Friends and
the Dauntlesg are expected to follow the eX-
ample of the Commodore, so that there are
indications of considerable activity in fill
clustering circles during the coming week
A large number Of Cubans arriving in the
city today from TAMPA and other points
are reported to have left for Fernandina
A rendezvous is expected at some point
down he river. A party will board a steamer
and follow the Commodore, effecting a juno
turc at some convenient point on tho Cuban
coast.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14

Friends Advise Him TO Enjoy II short
Vacation.

Vacation.
CANTON, o., Dec. 1S-One of Major Nc
Kinley's friends today remarked that since
Mrs Mckinley is in Chicago, he behaves
like new bridegroom separated for the
first time from his bride. Each morning he
anXiously awaits telegram of greeting from
her, and each afternoon he calls her up
by long distance phone for chat He re-
ceives nothing but good reports from her.
She has experienced no inconvenience from
her journey; is in her usual health and en-
joying herself very much. Nothing can be
learned here of the probability of the major
going to Chicago, but it would be no sur
prise to his friends should he pack up and
start of almost any day. This would be
very much in accord with his past record.
In nearly every instance in which Mrs Nc
KiIley has been separated from him for any
considerable time or by any considerable
distance, he has Joined her in time to ac-
company her on the homeward journey.
Friends are constantly urging him to take
little trip out of the city, and telling him
that he cannot endure, without respite the
strain of a constant stream of callers some
days numbered by the hundreds.
The major went to church at his usual
place of worship this morning, his old friend
George f. Baldwin accompanying him. After
the service he went home with his mother
for dinner and spent part of the afternoon.
Ed Goldburg, an old friend of the major, and
a former Cantonian, now located in Wichita,
Kan, was one of the several callers.
CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-Mrs. William McIiin-
ley spent most of Sunday in her room in
tho McWilliams home in Lake avenue. She
is gradually recovering from the fatigue of
the campaign, but was not able to attend
church There were no callers save the
members of the family and relatives. 1t is
expected that shopping will begin this week
and that orders will be placed for the Wash
ingtOD gowns
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
ARKANSAS noYs ENLIST FOR CUBA.


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Dec. ia com
pany Of twenty young men in this city have
organized and i'm a few days viii start for
Cuba to join the rebel army. Several days
ago a Cuban, said to be an agent Of the New
York iunta had a secret conference with
some of the foremost young men in this
vicinity. known to be in sympathy with the
Cuban patriots, and since then the work OF
enlistng recruits and securing material aid
for the Cubans has been carried on quietly
until now the ambition OF many has been
fired to take n hand in the struggle for Cuban
independence. The company will start for
the coast about twenty-five strong, and eX-
pect to be conveyed from some point near
Galveston to the island.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
FonGERs AFTER 4 BIG FORTUNE.
! Cleveland Mans Name Put ON seventy
EIyc ThOmsnnh-DOIInr Chcck.

CLEVELAND, Dec 13.-The name OF
Judge e. T. Hamilton of Cleveland wac
forged to a s75 900 check Saturday, Early in
the afternoon man appeared at the Lor-
raine street bank and presented an order for
that amount on the Dime Savings and Build
ing company, payable to C. n. Cunningham.
The treasurer offered an excuse for not pay
ing II and at once Cunningham departed.
Meanwhile the signature had been pro-
nounced forgery by Judge Hamilton. At 3
o'clock Cunningham again appeared. He was
told that the bank had failed to get the
money and was asked to return at 5. He
agreed to do so and has not been seen since
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
TURKISH ENVOY MUST LEAVE
Said Bin Pasha Interferes with the Reforms
in Crete,
GETS FoRTY-EIGHT HOURS TO GET OUT
Powers Unite In Note to the Sublime
Porte Demanding that Its Pres
cnt Representative lie
Withdrawn.

CoNSTANT1NOPLE, Dec. 13.--The ambas-
sadors of the powers have sent joint note
to the Porte, demanding the recall within
forty eight hours Of the Portes special en-
vCy to Crete Said Bin Pasha. who is ac-
cused of thwarting the reforms projected
there. These reforms included the nomina-
ton Of the Christian governor of Crete,
which was accorded; economic autonomy,
with the payment of a tribute to the sui
tan; the reorganization of the gen darmerie
by European officers. and the independence
of the judiciary Of Crete by the creation of
high court at Canea.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
WILL SUE A SPANISH CONSUL.
Owner of the DnuntIess Demands
Dnmngcs for DctcntiOE.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. l3.-W A.
Bisbee, owner of the steam tug Dauntless Of
hlibusterlng fame. will institute suit this
week against Senor Solos the Spanish consul
for Florida, located in this city. The basis
Of the suit will be the detention of the
Dauntloss Thursday night. when ii was pre-
pairing to leave for New Smyrna, after the
wrecked schooner Nathan Il. Cobb. Upon
the representations of the consul that he
had suspicious that the boat was about TO
engage in a flibusterpg expedition, its pa,
pers were taken away and 1t was not allowed
to leave
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
CUBAN LEGATION rs VERY ACTIVE,
Numerous Callers at the Washington
ucndumnricrs of the Juntn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The headquar-
tiers OF the Cuban legation in this city was
the center of interest TO a number of callers
today who had come to express to Senior
Quesada their sorrow at the death of General
Maceo and to offer their sympathy, and in
some case help for the Cuban cause These
callers included number OF congressman
and two senators (whose names the Cuban
representative declined to disclose), who told
of their desire to see some action by con-
gress that would be of assistance to Cuba.
Scnor Quesada said he has received during
the past few days about fifty letters, many
of which came from persons and organiza-
tions Offering to send men to assist the Gu
bans in fighting for liberty. Among the
states and cities represented In this list
are Washington, Wyoming, Indianapolis, Buf-
falo Evansville, Ind, and Waterbury. Conn.
Responsive to these letters Mr.. Quesada
authorizes his former statement that the Gu
bans have enough men and leaders to gain
the cause fO' which they are fightng. They
can avail themselves of 60 900 men and more
II necessary but what they need is arms and
ammunition and medicine for the sick ana
wounded.
1t is said offers of assistance from abroad
have been received. The Paris agent of the
junta says not only the Cubans, but the
French people, after hearing OF the assassina-
tiOn of MaCeo, are now arranging an eNpedl-
tion to be called "the expedition of General
Maceo to Cuba" Senor Quesada says that
from san domingo ana MEXICO came also as
surances OF contributions to the cause, while
the wOrkingmen and mechanics OF Tampa
say they will work three Sundays in every
month in order to give their wages to free
Cuba.
The agent at Jacksonville, Fla. wires that
the people there can be counted on for 100
rifles
There was no information received at the
headquarters today other than a telegram
from President Estrada Palma of the Cuban
aTli oh pft rih ttnl IN rs.
sassination by plot arranged between Ahu-
mada and DR.. ZertuCha, which was published
today. The circumstantal accounts of Ma
Ceos death now convince the leaders there is
little doubt that he has been killed, but they
Teassert their belief this will not interfere
with the success of the Cuban arms.
Mr. De Lone, the Spanish minister, had
no additiOna! facts In regard to the death
of Mlceo TO communicate to the press to-
night. SO far as can be ascertained the State
department has not yet been notified
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
FAIR PENCIL.
IL A FORGERY.
he Instrument on
Iifornin.
Experts So DccIR
File IIt

SAN FRANCISCO c, 13-Thc Chronicle
says that Mcssrs. = and Carvalho, the
New York experts came out here in the
interests OF the FaV' ildren. have made a
report in which tht ,Clarc the pencil will
to be forgery II eds to $500 000 worth
Of property held b :. Nettie II. Craven,
and her contract riage with the late
Senator Fair, are placed In the same
category, When s. lr Fair died. he left
vast estate valued at from $4,000 600 to
SiO,0O0,Oo0, In his will he took elaborate
precautions to keep the estate intact, and the
property was left in the shape OF a trust for
the benefit OF his children Mrs Herman
Oclrichs Of New York, Miss Virginia Fair
and Charles l.. Fair. The children objected
to the trust clauGC and sought some way to
avoid It, Then 1t was that Mrs. Craven,
school teacher and mother OF Margaret
craven, the actress, produced a will OF a
later date, written with a pencil, in which
Senator Fair distributed his estate among
his children without any trusts The heirs
were at first disposed to accept this pencil
viii, but changed their minds when Mrs.
Craven produced deeds to valuable property,
which she said had been made by Senator
tair, ana also marriage contract with the
late senator. Then it was that the New
York experts were brought here to examine
the various documents Their belief Is as
stated, that Mrs, Cravon's documents are all
forgerioS, cleverly executed.
BY the terms of the trust will Messrs
Angus, CrOthers Goodfellow and BresSe were
made executors of the estate Under the
pencil will, Angus Crothers and DR.. Marc
Livingston, who attended Fair during his
last Illness were named as executors. Dr.
Livingston tried to have the pencil will
probated and the case came up for hearing
In court Before any action could be taken,
however, Liyingston's attorney withdrew the
pencil VIII. The explanation offered was
that 1t was thought best not to jeopardizc
Mrs. Craven's suit to establish the legality
of her deeds. would happen If the pencil
viii were denied probate. The Fair children
and their attorneys have had no hesitation
in denouncing Mrs. Cravon's documents as
forgeries, even before the New York experts
had been engaged
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
sITuATI CRITICAL At HAVANA.
AdViccs from There Declare that
EIghIimg L. GnImg ON In Smhmrhs.

CINCINNATI Dec. 13,--A special to the
Commercial Tribune from Key West, Fla,
says: Adyices from Havana state that La
Lucha and other Spanish papers are quite
bitter over the story sent out over Maceo's
death and deny it, Palace officials also deny
II and 1t is stated that General Weyler will
deny 1t over his own signature
More fighting is reported in the suburbs
and the insurgent forces are reported as
numbering several thousands. The work of
ontrenching Is being pushed to the utmost
and many pieces OF new artillery have been
mounted.
Two thousand troops arrived from Spain
today and they were enthusiastically re
ceived as they marched through the streets,
They were all understood and appeared like
boys. The anti-American feeling is growing
and several American correspondents have
been warned to be more careful in their dis
patches on pain OF being deported.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14

sHAMoKIN, Pa, Dec. l3.-Congrossman
NJ. II. Kulp OF the Seventeenth congressional
district left for Washington tonight to be
present tomorrow In anticipation OF action
should the report OF General Antonio Maceo's
murder by the Spaniards be confirmed He
was shocked upon learning Of the alleged
crime and II the story Of the assassination
proves true, he says he will unhes!tatingly
vote for the suppression OF further hostil-
tiles. Heretofore he has been very consery
atlya
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
nRAvE GIRL ToILs THREE RonnERs
She Uses II Lamp az n Climb Quite
vigorously.

WOOSTER, o., Dec. 13.-At an early hour
this morning three masked burglars bat
tered down the door Of the farm house o.
Perry Bristow, an aged man living near
here. Just as they entered the house Miss
Alice Baxter, Bristow's hOusekeeper, met
them with q lamp In her hand As one OF
them attempted to grab her by the throat
she struck him in the face with the lamp.
She continued to hammer him with the
brass handle of the lamp until he beat
retreat and the other two robbers ran away.
One Of the three was afterward arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14

DtTROIT, MlCl., Dec. W--IOuNy VII
messed the beginning of the Anti-saloon
league movement IN Detroit. Addresses
were made in behalf OF the league In most OF
the principal churches ana many entered tn
movement. II Is intended TO prosecute the
work of educating public sentiment, sccur-
ing vote upon the question of local op-
tlons, enforcing the present liquor laws ana
securing more stringent liquor legislation
throul hout tho state
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
VOLUNTEERS ENROuTE TO CUBA.
Company of SiAty ON Their Way Ia
the scene of War.

KANKAKEE, ILL.,, Dec. ia representa-,
tive Of the Cuban Junta has been in this
vicinity the past few days experimenting
the forwarding of recruits for the insurgent
army, sixty recruits passed through here
last night on the Illinois c ntral. They were
gathered in from Chitago and Wisconsin
points During the night twenty-five more
arrived from Streator, Spring Valley ana
other points and we're furnished transporta-
tion TO New Orleans II Is probable a mum
her viii be enlisLel az this point.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14

LONDON, Dec. 13.-The Amnesty associa-
tion has taken up the defense of Edward
Ivory, alias Bell. Messrs. Day Russell and
Brougham have been instructed as solicitors,
and at their request upon the ground of their
recent introduction to the case, the treasury
has consented to postpone the case until
the January sessions at the Old Bailey. 1t
win probably be called january Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
nerIin Chcmi,t Loses His Life.

LONDON, Dec. IA Times dispatch
from Berlin says that on explosion occurred
Saturday in the Moabit quarter in the house
Of the scientist. George Isaac, who was eX-
perimenting with the manufacture of acety-
lene gas. Isaac and three assistants were
blown to atoms. 1t is stated that Emperor
William had intended to visit Mr.. Isaac's
laboratory. as his experiments had attracted
the emperOr's attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
Germnny's View Artillery.

LONDON, Dec. IA Berlin dispatch to
the Daily News says it is rumored the gov
ernment will submit a bill to the Reichstag
for new artillery, which will involve a great
expenditure, Prussia's share footing up $43,-
$50. 600.
The Chronicles Berlin correspondent says
1t is reported Baron Marschal is seriously
ill., The Sunday issue of the socialist
Saschschen Arbeiter Zeitung of Dresden
has been conGscated and the editor arrested
for lese majestic.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-14
EN-smItnn of Tnri.eN Escnnes.

BERLIN. Dec. l9.-The Tageblatt says that
ex-Sultan Murad has escaped from the palace
near Constantnople. where he has remained
practically a prisoner since he became Insane
in 1876