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Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
PUTS IT'S BEST FOOT FORWARD.
object of Spain i'm Trying to Enforce
Reforms in Cuba.

Object of Spain in Trying to Enforce
Reforms in Cuba.
Copyright 1897. by Press Publishing Company }
MADRID (via Bayonne, France). May A.
New York World Cablegram-Special Tele
gram)-The principal object of the Spanish
government in authorizing General Weyler
to begin to carry out as quickly and as far
as possible the Cuban reforms was to create
in Europe and the United States a favorable
impression concerning the sincerity of the
conciliatory disposition of Spain toward its
West Indian colonies. This mission was con-
fided to Weyler because Premier Canovas
believes him alone equal to the task of keep
ing order and dealing with the Cuban au-
tonomist and reformist parties, which are
sure TO fly at each other in the coming cleo
tions, and in the scramble for share in
carrying out the new policy.
: Canoyas also believes Weyler alone caDa-
BILE Of carrying on abreast the reforms and
tho war of repression against rebels in arms
and the disaffocted. The government puts
tho utmost confidence in the friendship and
support of the American government to cut
off the supplies of the insurgents.
The majority of Spanards and the opposi-
tion believe The government took this step
chiefly for international purposes and to
strengthen its parliamentary situation in
the coming session while fully aware that
tine pacifcation of Cuba is likely to require
yet much time and money.
ARTHUR r.. HOIJGHTON
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
New York Tribgn

The mining stocks representing the Rand
properties in South Africa have shrunk in
quoted values during the last six months
nearly $1G0, 100000. Work on some of them
has been suspended, Oh others curtailed, but
their producing power is left to all of them,
not to be exhausted in many years, and as
soon as the political situation there changes
for the better, and everything is booming
again as it was in the years preceding the
Jamison raid, the shares will no doubt go
back to their old level Of vaiues. The fields
of the Rand are expected to add a tre-
mendous Increment to the worlds stock Of
gold, and the expectation is not founded on
guess work, but on scientific estimates of the
deposits which they contain. 1t is the gold
mines of South Africa which make its politics
so lively and inspire much interest in it's
concerns at home and elsewhere
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
DEFEATS A SPANISH COLUMN
Cubans Under Gen. Robi Put the Enemy to
Utter Rout.
DYNAMITE GUN USED WITH GREAT EFFECT
Loss of the Dons is Heavy, While
Insurgents get Away Practically
Unscnthcd-spnnish Gem
ernI Disgraced.

NEW YORK, May "A dispatch TO the
Journal from Havana says: Cuban troops led
by General Jesus Robi. have defeated the
Spanish column of General Rey. The Span
iards numbered 1900, or over twice as many
as the insurgents who we're pitted against
them. Rey's rout was so complete that he
has been removed from his command by
Weyler, and will be sent to Spain TO answer
charges Of cowardce before a military tri-
bunal
Robi was encamped near Bayamo, when
his scouts brought news to him OF the with
drawal OF the regular Spanish troops from
that city and the abandonment OF the place
to the local volunteers. General Calixto
Garcia, commanding the Department OF the
East. sent one of his dynamite guns with
the best trained crew under his command
with instructions to Robi to fall upon the
city forthwith. Robi had little difficulty in
taking the city. The volunteers offered slight
resistance. not holding out long enough to
warrant the bringing Of the dynamite gun
into play. The insurgents sacked the gov
ernment commlssary, liberated Cubans in the
prisons, and supplied themselves with all the
arms and ammunition that the garrison con-
tanned. They nailed the Cuban colors to
the Flagstaff on the city hall and were about
10 eNdCudle lne city anu DedT OH Tue pluHueT
when Rey's forces hove In sight.
RobPs forces were still in Bayamo when
Rey's advance was discovered Fleeing
volunteers had taken the news of the attack
on Bayamo to Rey, at Manzanlla, and the
Spanish general on the point of embarking
with his command for Havana and thence to
Spain, decided to hurry back to Bayamo to
the relief of the garrison Robi took up
position beyond the city and waited the
coming Of the Spanish hosts. Before Rey's
men could fire a shot the dynamite gun was
opened them and a rafting fire of
musketry followed The Spaniards, thus
taken by surprise, pushed on bravely. The
work of the dynamite gun which was used
with frightful effect, however, at length dis
mayed them, and panic was soon the re-
suit. The terrorized men retreated in dis
order, and were far beyond the control of
their officers.
The slaughter of the Spanish troops by the
dynamite gun was terrible. The insurgents
were practically unscathed, the enemy having
had scarcely a chance to fire on them Garcia
decided not to hold Bayamo, having need of
men for more important work.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

INTERN1 TTONAL POSTAL CONGRESS-.
The postal congress that will meet I'm
Washington today. composed Of repre-
sentatiyes from about sixty-fvc coun-
tries, is very important body.
The object of the congress. as its
title implies, is to promote the efficiency
of the international postal service and
it is work so much in the interest of
progressive commerce and civilization as
to entitle IL to the very highest consid-
Grafton. The idea Of an International
poStnl conference was of American or
igin and the first one was held in Paris
IN 1863, with representatives from four
teen countries, including the United
States. Subsequent conferences were
held at Berne. Switzerland. Paris, Lis
bon and Vienna, the one that assemblies
today being the first held in the United
States. During the thirty-four years
since the first conference wonderful pro-
greSs has been made in international
postal service. 1t has been greatly facil
itatcd and simplificd. while rates have
been largely reduced. At the present
time the system would seem TO be as
nearly perfect as it is possible to make
1t. but the congress will Ana enough for
its consideration and undoubtedly will
make recommendations in the direction
of Improvement and progress. our pos
tai authorities have made preparations
for the proper entertainment of the for
cign delegates and there can be no doubt
that they will be favorably impressed,
though they will be able to see only a
small part of this great country.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
ARTHUR e. HOUGHTON.
SUES A LEGISLATOR FOR SANDER
Action Based on II Report He Made to
the Lcgislaturc.

the Legislature.
HELENA, Mont, May 4.-Judge Walter M.
Bickford and DIR. c. X. Cole, members of
the state capital building commission who
were removed by Governor Smith, have de-
termined to bring suit against Representa-
tive Fred Whiteside for damages for alleged
defamatory statements made by him in a re-
port to the legislature as the minority of
committee appointed to investigate the af
fairs CT the commission, In which the repre-
sentative said that the commissioners had
been guilty of collusion in selecting the
plans and in letting contracts for the work.
Whiteside, it was supposed, had the privilege,
as a member OF the legislature, OF making
the report without being liable, but it will
be contended in the action that in giving out
copies of their report to the newspapers
prior to it's presentation to the house, when
it became a record, he has no right to claim
his privilege. Whiteside also made a state
ment for publication the night the legis-
lature adjourned and 1t will be asserted that
the statement was given out after l2 o'clock,
when the legislature had adjourned, and
that in fact he was no longer a member
then and not entitled to the benefit of his
The commissioners will ask for
SIG, 900 each.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The war in Cuba proceeds with varying
fortunes for eich side. The Spaniards have
recaptured Banes. the seaport which had
been. for a few weeks past in the insurgents
hands. On the. other hand, the insurgents
appear to have been successful in a few
recent skirmishcs, and are making dem
onstrations in the neighborhood of Havana.
The situation remains virtually the same
as it has been for over year past. Neither
side gains any successes which count.
Obviously, though, under such conditions
the government loses in prestige and the
rebels gain. The one important fact which
stands out with prominence is that Spain
after two years of trial, has not put down
the rebellion
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The mau in charge of the weather bureau
at Des Moines makes the official announce
ment that the rainfall in Iowa for the third
week in April would have made a river
twenty-four feet deep, one mile wide and $50
miles long. Seeding has been consequently
delayed thereby. but the cloud has a silver
lining in the fact that the increased moisture
of the soil will doubtless add to the rich
ness of the crops, the seeds of which are
rapidly being planted now. Harsh as some
of natures doings are. she not infrequently
some kind
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

After raising a great hue and cry about
the impropliety of republican county
attorney prosecuting the BARLEY case
with his law partner appearing for the
defense, how superbly the World-Herald
crawiishes when it Is shown that the
charge was baseless and it knew it was
baseless when made and that II any pro-
fessional impropriety attaches TO the
case it arises from the retention of the
fusion attorney generals former law
partner rs attorney for Bnrt,ey aid
Bartley's bondSmen. Neither can the
World Herald put into the mUr;h of The
Bee anything it has not said The Zee
has never defended or sought to justify
the practice of legal associates taking
opposite sides in court in the same case
in cases affecting public in
terests. But II has exposed the braZen
hypocrisy of the World Herald in
tIlmping up fake charge against II
republican official while CLOSING over
an equally intimate relationship of the
fusion official. Why try to make fish of
one and foYl of another?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Several pointers in the political horizon
foreshadow possible trouble for Great
Britain. First, the continental powers are
combining in opposition to her territorial ag-
gression in Africa. Second, Dom Paul
Kruger. president of the Transvaal republic
is getting ready to strike back hard when
the expected attack from England comes
Third Turkey, having felt her own muscle
and demonstrated her power, has concluded
to assert her sovereignty in Egypt Put
ting all these things together, 1t looks as
If there might be trouble ahead for Mr..
Bull.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

If Octave OTil1het had located her re-
cent slanderousy story in her own state
of Iowa lnstea,l OF Nebraska, which
she might hayeI done with equal lack
of proprietyM aud artistic truth, she
would hardly have received that special
encouragement 10 make her permanent
residence In Dps Moines.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
EDITOR DUNLOP STARTS TO PRISON
If He Behaves Wen He VIII he Out
I'm Twenty-One Months

CHICAGO. May 4.-Joseph r. Dunlop, pub
lisner OF the Chicago Dispatch, was taken
to Joliet at p. IN. today over the Alton
road to begin his two years penitentlary SEN
tence. He was accompanied by Deputy Mar
shall John "A. Logan. 1t was at first the
intention to leave at IL O'clock but in order
to avoid the crowds OF curiosity seekers a
later train was taken. Dunlop was SEN
tenced on the charge of sending obscene lit
erature through the mails, In addition to
his Imprisonment he was sentenced to pay
@ fine of $4,000 With good behavior Dunlop
will have TO serve but twenty-one months and
Will not be put into stripes. but will be
given the blue-grey suit of the second grade
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

When the people voted for protec
protective tariff that would confer its
benefits on them as well as their pos
terity. They expected congress to act on
the tariff question this year and not
next Near.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
SPLIT IN MISSOURI A. p. A. RANKS.
Two State Conventions of the Order
to he Held.

ST. LOUIS, May 4.-As a result OF the
trouble in the state organization OF the
American Protective association. two con-
ventions Of that body will be held this year.
One Of them opened here with 500 delegates
and visitors from all parts of the state In
attendance. After organizing, manifesto
was issued declaring the action of the state
officers OF the A. p. A.. in calling the
superior council for July /, 1897, was Illegal
and that, therefore, the requisite number of
councils have signed call TO hold the
session OF the superior council, beginning
May 3, for the purpose of electing delegates
to the supreme council which meets on May
ii In Washington, ID. c., and also for the
purpose of transacting all other business
which may legally come berore said CON
YentiOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
Locomotive boiler Explodes.

hHNoNo CIII, Hdy f'-I1dHK HODerIS, an
engineer on the Chicago & Alton railway
was instantly killed and Charles Pardoner, a
fireman, seriously injured by the explosion
Of freight locomotive in the bottoms this
forenoon. Roberts was thrown fully thirty
feet high and was picked up 300 feet from
the locomotive. His body was terribly man
gled. Pardoner was blown for distance OF
broken. Roberts was one OF the Oldest engi-
neers on the read.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

1t took the people of Nebraska nearly
four years to learn that they could not
recover any of the money lost by ex-
Treasurer Hill in the Capital National
bank failure. 1t will also take them
some time to learn whether or not their
dividend from the BARLEY shortage is to
be any bigger than received on that of
his predecessor
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The new additions to the United States
senate can make an impression on the
procedure of that body by changing the
rules II they want to. But tradition is
stronger than the spirit of innovation
The senate may change by gradual shift
ing of ground, but 1t has a traditional
stability which soon oyerpowers all who
come within its spell.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The emperor of Germany will not
realize what an opportunity the Turko-
Greclan war offered him for military
pyrotechnics until it is too late. 1t has
been long years since Germany's soldiers
have had n chance to show what they
can do outside Of regular dress parades
and periodic maneuvers.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The gradual subsidence of the waters
of the lower Mississippi after a season
of flood almost unprecedented calls re
newed attention to the necessity OF a
more effective system OF defense for the
river lands against condition which
recurs with greater or less severity every
spring and against which the levees now
La use are only measuraby adequate.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Perhaps the German Reichstag would
like TO have the American congress sub,
NIT the new tariff bill to it for modti-
cation and ratification before enacting it
into law, But would it reciprocate the
privilege when n German tariff is under
consideration? Hardly.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

If the displacement of the supervising
architect of the treasury will serve to
put the Omaha postofiice into the new
federal building in time TO do business
during the exposition year there will be
no reason for any kick from this section
OF the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

If a long pull and strong pull and
pull all together will land the Indian
supply depot IN Omaha, the united effort
now being put forth ought to bring
about the desired result.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The best way to advertise the exposi-
tion is to send The Bee to your friends
and relatives and thus keep them con
stantly posted of its progress and pros
nppts
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

1t Is the streets down town and in
the central residence district of the city
which most urgently need the benefit
of the sum recently voted in the shape
of intersection paving bonds. They are
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
Black Hills Mt the Exposition.

South Dakota made no appropriation for
an exhibit at the Omaha exposition next
year, but the people of the Black Hills are
arranging for an exhibit of their own. The
Black Hills ought to be able to put up an
from all visitors,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

the streets which viii be most constantly
on view ddfHg the exposition and in
use for all timev Suburban streets, un-
necessarily phved. should not be suffered
to consume, the erntire appropriation for
their own iiuproyenent
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Despite the uproar at present going on
in Thessaly and Epirus the war remains
largely an affair of bankers and diplO-
matists.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Nebraska may claim the record on the
two Antelope county people who are in
voking the law over Il violin bow, but
will have to look to its laurels when
string.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The new United States ambassador to
the court of st. James begins his term Of
Office with the good will and esteem of
both countries, and may be depended on
to retain 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
THE nEE ON TRAINS.

All railroad ncrsboys arc
supplied with enough Bces
to accommodate every pms
scngcr who wants to read
newspaper. Insist upou hnr-
Ing The Bee. If you cannot
get " ncc on n train from the
news agent. plcnsc report
the fact. stating the train ana
railroad, to the Circulation
Department of The Bee. The
Bee IN for sale on all trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The head of Mr. Bailey of Texas is
level on the popuist question. even
though he refuses to cover his body with
q dress suit
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
0rlnnfnI EnNefN.
New York Mail and Express

Now York Mall and ENpress.
Japans talk about war with this country
because OF Hawaii presents an instance Of
Oriental gayety which, under some condi-
tons. might become dangerous to the nation
in1ulging in it. The thing for Japan to do
is to put away her guns and build factories.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Jerry Simpson cannot be said to fight
in the same class with Tom Reed. either
in preliminary skirmish or in a pro-
tracted struggle.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
INSIST ON HAVING THE BEE.

Every dog has his day, but the pos
session Of tag will practically insure
him n year.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

The adoption by the Cuban insurgents
of the Ialinski dynamite gun clearly
foreshadows the pacitication Of more
provinces by Wcylcr.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Not even the descendants of the men
of Pharsalia and Thermopyae can fight
without arms nor defend their native
country on an empty stomach.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Philadelphia Times.
Iowa's legislature is punching so many
holes in the prohibition law that after
white it will be simply Impossible for 1t to
hold water
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
YOU that she wants to see you after 1 have
gone to the Office

YOU that she wants to see you after have
gone TO the Office
indianapolis Journal: Wlclkwlre-Mudge
has an Indian rubber Imagination.
Yabslcy-lndia rubber is hardly the term.
There are bounds to India rubber.
Pittsburg Chronicle: Mamma" asked
sammy ,Snages. what is meant by the
The spur of the moment is affixed to
tho heel of time" replied Mrs. Snaggs
sageiy, and prompts to immediate per-
formance. Now go to the grocery after that
bread l told you to fetch half an hour ago."
AN INTERRUPTED SONG.
Cleveland Leader.
MY heart, my heart" he sang, "ls sorew
The maiden sat entranccd.
Upstairs her father ripped and tore,
And in a frenzy danced.
MY heart Is sore!" the lover bawed
Her fathers anger grew;
Unless you stop that noise" he called,
Your body will be, tool"
The singer ceascd Upon his brow
Appeared great beads of sweat;
She's ancient and neglected now
He's doubtless running yet!
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Brooklyn Life: Mrs. Blinkly-John. dear,
won't you discharge Mary? You know how
afraid / am OF her.
Mr.. B.-Certainly. No servant can ever
scare me. "a little while after.) Mary,
ahem! Mrs. Blinkly has asked me 10 tell
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Chicago Tribune: II wonder" observed
ries."
IAN the airships you are likely to see."
said Dryde, looking at him with severe
aspect, will have hic-hic-hlckory logs"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
STATEMENT or CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County So:
George u. Tzschuck Secretary of The Zee pub
fishing company. being duly sworn. says that the
actual number Of full and complete copies Of Tho
Daily Morning, Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month Of April 1877 a follows;
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Philadelphia North American: you don't
bring the e chickens l;,1 out y prominently In your
"Um! No." replied the artist; 1--WE just
made them lay figures"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05
FLASHES OF FUN.

Boston Courier: Fox-Dldln't you say this
was handbook?
Knox-I did. and so 1t is.
FoX-Funny. More than half the space
seems to be taken up with foot notes.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

Total -bVi VpE
Less deductions for unsold and re-
turned copies ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lVTA
Total net salos 1896 7}S
Net daily average OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 19 sol
GEORGE u. TISCHUCK.
Sworn 10 before me. and subscribed In my
presence this Sd day of May, 1897.
(Seal) N T. FELL.
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

is always in season,
and while the Spring
styles are rather qay
in pattern, we always
carry a full line Of the
standard materials in
suits Of solemn black.
But really, if you are
thinking a out a
Spring suit, let US
show you the beautiful
variety of new ia brics
that we have made up
for this seasons wear.
They are attractive
and becoming and
make a man Of middle
age feel like a boy
again.
Every taste is con-
sidered however, in
our new Spring stock
OF wearing apparel,
from the wheelman's
to the clergyman's.
In a quarter OF a century of manufacture
ing we have never shown handsomer gar
ments than we are now ready to put on your
back at a moments notice.
Hats and Caps to match the
dignity OF our Suits
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-05

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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-10-21
Live stock MARKETS..
BALTIMORE. Oct 10Th 1870.

BALTIMORE. Oct. 10Th. 1897
Trade has not been more active than
last week. The quality of the cattle on
the market is like that Of the past sew
eral weeks-a large number of very thin
light cattle being among them. Val
nes were l0al5 cents lower than last
week. Quotations from 81 90 to S4.65.
most sales ut 81 % to S4.25 per 100 lbs.
The range AZ same time last year was
from Sl.75 to 81 50 per 100 lbs.
Prices 0i beet cattle this week ranged
as follows: Best hecVeS AT /. 40aS4 .65 :
those generally rated first quality 3. GOA
S4l5, medium OF good fair quality
e. OoAS3.lO, and ordinary thin steers
oxen and COWS 200aS2 20 per 100 lbs.
h"CclptS- 1. 233 head, against { 1856 last
week, and 3,5lS same period last year
sales 3,26I head, against $3.50 last
week. ana ! ,S95 head same period last
year.
sheep ANA lambs. Receipts, IL ,225
heal. We quote butcher sheep at 2;i3i
cts. per To-, and lambs at 4a5 cts, per
H., gross.
NEW YORK, Oct. S.-Beeves--Re-
ceiptS 1910 head. The Market WAS
active ordinary 10 prime native steers
sold at 4.00aS5 OO per 100 lbs, and bulls
and dry COWS, l.9oaS3. 20. The range
at same time last year for ordinary to
prime native steers WAS from ~. SO to
S4.I5 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs
Receipts II ,9i3 butcher sheep sold at
3.oOaSi.25, and lambs at 5.00aS5. so per
100 lbs. Hogs Receipts 1888 live
iIprS SOL al A. 51s;I 40 uer 100 his