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Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
DETAILING OFFICERS TO SCHOOLS
--B
Adjutnnt Genernf Breclx Would Have
IT Discontinued.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4-Adjutant Gen
eral Breck, in his report to Major General
Miles, calls attention to the henvy draft that
is made on the effective strength of the army
by detailing officers to colleges and military
schools, and suggests that there be no In
crease in this direction. He says that the
services of artillery officers are more needed
IN their regular duties
The report says land for minor tactical ex-
ercises and rifle ranges is needed at all cav
airy and infantry posts.
General Breck recommends two additional
regiments of artillery and two more COM
panies TO each regiment of infantry.
The character OF the enlisted men, de says
is higher and desertions are fewer. The post
exchanges continue to prove satisfactory. He
also recommends the post graduate schools,
lyeeums, gymnasiums an1 physical training
requirements. He says there should be
adopted higher plane OF instruction at the
post schools for soldiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
SYLVESTER scovEL HEARD FROM
American Correspondent Appears In
HnNnnn Again.

Copyright 1897, by Press Publishing Company
HAVANA, Nov 14-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram)-I was ar
rested Immediately on my return to Havana
and politely conducted before Judge Borual
to show cause why should not be sent to
prison for at least six years and pay a fine
OF $500 for having procured passport with
another name in forbidden trip to General
Gomezs camp last winter. which trip ended
In my being put in Jail at ISancti Spiritus. l
called the same day on General Paudo, the
chief OF Marshal Banco's military staff, and
the governor generals spokesman.
In an extended interview the general said.
among other things: Cuba, to avoid being
the theatcr OF blosdy strife, ought to remain
Spanish. 1t is a grave error to suppose that
the political concessions OF the Spanish gov
ernment have been given to an enemy to
secure peace They are given to the loyal
and repentant; but for the incendiarles the
dynamiters Spain reserves the action OF
force, energetic and without temporizing
measures. About independence let us not
speak, because no sane person can take into
consideration such an hypothesis
General Banco is making strong efforts to
counteract Weylers mistakes The procldma-
ton OF November 12. IL obeyed, means much
more food in the country near the towns. II
directs that DO more property snail be de-
stroyed by the troops in the country, and es-
pecally orders that the newly plowed fields
near tho towns snail De respected Inc ohiy
restriction is that the field nclosure shall
have openings or gates on each side in order
to allow movements Of troops. Under this
proclamation the reconcentrados able to work
have improved the opportunity to raise food
for themselves and their friends.
Consul General Lee arrived at 10 o'clock
this morning The general was received by
the consular and the United States marine
staff. newspaper correspondents AMI the lead
ing members of the American colony. After
difficulty his friends were allowed to go on
beard the steamer and warm reception was
held in the ships main cabin. 1t is believed
hero that General Lee holds the key to the
situation and comes armed with more than
his former powers.
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Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
DIsQUIETING EASTERN RuMoRs.
Turkeys Actions Fur from Being on
Peaceful Order.

LONDON, Nov. 14.-The usually we'll In
formed correspondent OF the Times at Vienna
says: The treaty between Turkey and Greece
has not been signed yet and the negotiations
OF the powers for autonomy for Crete have
hardly emerged from the first stage. when
already there are disquleting symptoms in
the Balkans, The relations between Bulgaria
and the porte are strained. The sultan is
preparing for all eyentuallties and 100, 600
Turkish soldiers are on the Bulgarian frontier
armed with Mausers and amply provided with
horses and guns. Servia, of course, would be
involved in any complications in connection
with Macedonia, while recent accounts from
Albania report signs of growing unrest On
the whole, the outlook in the east is nowise
reassuring
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
OFFERS no PAY THREE-FOURTHs.
President of wrecked Bank Makes n
Proposition.

ENGLISH Ind, Nov. 14,-Bank Cashier
Richard ii. Willett of the failed Leavenworth
bank has not been heard from. but John H.
Weathers is said TO have telegraphed to
friends here that he viii return and pay 70
per cent II the de .ositors will accept end
protect him from injury. 1t is thought this
will be accepted. Weathers and his wife arc
heavy property owners at LeaVenworth.
Since Weathers left here Friday morning his
wife has been in Lelyenworth.
The present estimate, including county and
township moneys, private deposits borrowed
money and debts among merchants from
whom they purchased electric machinery
and other stock, Is $500 600 A meeting OF
the deposltors this afternoon was held TO
choose men for receivers, subscribe reward
money and means to prosecute.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
MEMORIAL DAY FoR TuE GRANGE
Tributes Are Paid TO Memory of De-
censcd Officers.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Nov. 4-The Ma
tional Grange of the Patrons Of Husbandry
observed this as its memorial day by hold
ing commemorative services at p m. in
the supreme court room. Worthy Master j.
H. Brigham of Washington, d. c., opened
the services with appropriate remarks, after
which prayer was offered by Chaplain o. II.
Hale and scriptural passages were read by
tho secretary Rev, ID. John Trlmbal of
Washington Music was rendered by the
grange choir.
Mrs Irene L.. Hilleary OF Oregon. as chair
man of the committee of coincidence on the
death Of Sarah w. Hays, wife of the past
president OF the Oregon state grange, read
tho report of that committee, which was
adopted, The report of the committee on ,he
death OF Past Master Isalc w. Nicholson
of New Jersey was read by Chairman John
T. Cox OF New Jersey and was adopted by
rising vote.
Tho service closed at 4:sO o'clock,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
Deaths of IL Day,

ROME, Nov. 14-Signora Verdi, wife OF
the celebrated composer. Guisseppi Verdi,
now In his saith year, Is dead.
MADRID Nov, 14.-The bishop of the dio-
cese Of Majorie. Balearic islands, who ex-
communicated Senior Navarree OF the cabinet
of General Marcelo de Azcarraga for alleged
conversion of church property to government
use. Is dead
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14.-Harrison AL
len, M d., professor of comparative anat-
omy In the medical school of the University
of Pennsylvania, died suddenly today OF
what is believed to have been heart dis
ease
WASHINGTON, Nov l4.-Karl Roser. a
well known German-American journalist
died here today in the s7th year of his age.
Mr.. Roser wcs one OF the founders OF the re-
publican party in Wisconsin. He has spent
the later years of his life in this city
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
TEMPER AZURE At OMAHA.
KING OF THE DUDES UNDER ARREST.
j. Wnldtcr Kirk Held for shooting
RiChnrd Mnnd q Inn mm.


NEW YORK, Nov. IA. Walder Kirk
known as the king Of the Dudes" who
came here recently from Chicago, was today
arraigned in the police court on the charge
of shooting Richard Mandelbaum last night
in the Hotel Girard on Forty fourth street
and held In $500 bail for examination No
vember 23
Kirk was carefully dressed. He wore a
black frock coat. yellow waistcoat, striped
black and white trousers. red ascot tie with
a pearl pin and patent leather pointed
CATERS. with uppers that matched the trou-
sers. He stood before the bar ungloved,
holding his silk-top hat in his right hand.
Around his head and chin was wound a
narrow bandage Of white cotton to cover a
scalp wound on the top OF his head. His
demeanor was calm. He was brought to
court by police captain.
Mandelbaum was unable to appear and a
roundsman made the formal charge of
felonious assault against Kirk. Mandelbaum' S
physician sent certificate in which he
stated that he was unable to determine at
present whether or not the wounds would
result fatally.
Il am represented by Mr. Friend" said
Kirk; II will say nothing until 1 consult
with him.
Counselor Friend appeared at this juncture.
There being no bondsmen present Kirk was
locked up in the prison attached TO the court.
None of his friends were in court. Kirk
declined to make any statement.
According to the police Mandelbaum failed
to find his wife in her room when he re-
turned to the hotel Saturday and went to
Kinks room and kicked in the door. Kirk
is said TO have fired five times at the in
truder. One shot entered his body just
above the heart and one struck him in the
groin. The others went wild. Kirk said
he shot in self-defense, declaring that Man
delbaum struck him with a blunt instrument.
j. Walder Kirk is well-known in Chicago
and Denver His novel ideas on dress have
attracted wide attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
TRYING TO FIND THE FATAL SAW
Mrs, Mack Taken Near the Scene of
the Tragedy.

NEW YORK, Nov. l4.-AIrs. Mack was
taken from the Queens county Jail carly
this morning, and for the first time since
she was removed to Long Island from the
Tombs left the court house building. She
went to corroborate part of her confession,
and tomorrow the authorities hope to Locale
the saw with which 1t Is claimed Thorn d.G-
membered the body of Guldensuppe.
In her confession Mrs. Mack had indicated
the locality in which the saw was buried.
She thought she could find the spot ana
when taken there indicated the vicinity.
She was not sure of the exact place where
the saw was Inferred, but was sure she could
tell within a few feet. When the spot was
located as nearly as possible the party re-
entered the coach and was driven back to
Long Island City.
No effort WAS made today to recover the
saw. Digging will be commenced tomorrow.
According to Mrs. Mack it is but short dis
tance below the surface.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
BOTTOM OF pACIFIC VERY UNEVEN
Discovery by Surveyors for the Pro-
BoseI Gable.

BoheN
VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. 1.-THE
steamer Warrlmoo from Australia brings ad-
vices rs follows:
II. M. S. Pengain has just returned to Fiji
after surveying the proposed Pacific cable
route from Suva to Honolulu. The bottom
OF the ocean was found to be very uneven.
Ono or two uncharted patches near Homo
lulu were discovered, but as they have seven
OF eight fatnoms of water over them they
are not dangerous to navigation.
The New South Wales assembly has de-
feated tho looal option bill.
Tho yield of gold in New South Wales for
the quarter ending September 80 was 9i,99l
ounces, valued at t35l S03. The yield eX-
ceeded the best of two previous quarters by
81 35S ounces. Some rich strikes have been
made near Kanowna. One man Is said to
have taken twenty ounces of gold in one
dish md another fifty ou:,ees in two dishes.
rush has started for the spot.
A fruit pest bill has been introduced in
the New South Wales assembly in order to
keep out fruit infected with pests
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15

Pennsylvania Defeating Monuments
to Its Soldiers.


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. 4.-Gov-
ernor Hastings was indsposed today and was
not able to attend the two regimental ded-
cations which occurred at the National
Chickamauga park this afternoon. The gov
ernor is not seriously ill, but had contracted
a slight cold which it was feared might be
aggravated by venturing out into the rather
chilly atmosphere that prevailed this after
noon and early this evening.
The monument of the Seventy eighth reg
iment is a handsome cne and is located near
the Kelly house at point where the hottest
Of the fighting In the famous battle occurred.
The monument was formally dedicate at 8
o'clock this afternoon. Colonel Blaleley,
president Of the Pennsylvania battlefield COM
mission, presided. The Grafton was delivered
by Colonel r. P. Scott, president of the
Seventy-eighth regiment organization. Nearly
200 survivors of the famous command were
present.
The Twenty-siXth Pennsylvania battery
monument was also dedicated this afternoon
Lieutenant Ritchie of Pittsburg being the
orator of the OCCASION
The following regimental monuments will
be dedicated tomorrow between the hours OF
and IL o'clock: Twenty-seventh and Forty
sixth at Orchard Knob; the Ninth, on Chick
amauga battlefield; Twenty-eighth, Forty
seventh One Hundred and Eleventh and
Twenty-nnth on Lockout mountain
The general dedication of all the Pennsyl-
vania monuments. to be participated in by
Governor Hastings and the Pennsylvania
commissioners, will occur tomorrow after
noon. General H. V. Boynton, president OF
the Chickamauga commission, will receive
the monuments on the part of the commission
and the secretary of wur.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
HUGE ANACONDA DEALS IN DEATH
Seriously Injuries It's Keeper and Kills
Pony.


Pony.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. IA huge ana
conda on exhibition at museum here Sc
verely injured Samuel Masher, the museum
watchman. and crushed to death a valuable
trick pony. The pony was tied to feed
box alongside the anacondas cage. M2sher
saw the reptile had worked one of the boards
Of its cage loose and had stretched out a
short distance. He pushed the board to, be-
lieving the anaconda would withdraw. In
stead, it wrlggled out and wrapped itself
several times about Masher The latter
screamed for help, and the pony, frightened
by the big reptile, began jumping about.
This probably saved Masher's life for the
reptile unwound from him and completely
encircled the pony.
Masher fell to the floor unconscious, while
the big snake continued to crush the pony
until life was extinct. When a number of
the employees reached the scene the snake
began to unwind itself and appeared to be
getting ready for more fight. The men
kept loof until lasso had been obtained
and the anaconda finally made secure. Sew
eral of Mashers ribs were broken and he
was removed to hospital
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15

General WOOdford Holds n Confer
ence with Senior MOret.

tHVV WIFI SV"Vf -'"'<''
MADRID, Nov. 14.-General Stewart L.
Woodford the United Suites minister, had a
conference today with Senor Moret, the minis
ter of the colonies, and discussed with him
the prohibition of the export OF tobacco from
Cuba.
According to a dispatch from Corunna the
parcisans of Lieutenant General Weyler
have abandoned the idea Of a demonstra-
ton in his favor On the arrival of the Mon
serrst.
LONDON, Nov. 15.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says: Senor
Moret, minister for the colonies has promised
Gen1rai Woodford to study the tobacco pro
hibition carefully, and today he cabled Mar
shall Blanco for information on the subject
in view of the improving relations between
Spain and the United States. Senior Moret is
inclined to grant General Woodford's re-
quest.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
uNEARTH SMUGGLING OPERATIONS
Customs Officers Discover Large
Qunntities of Phenmcetine.

PORT HURON, Mich. Nov l4.--Customs
officers have unearthed what promises TO
prove extensive operations in phenacetine
smuggling, Nearly 800 ounces of the drug
were confscated today. 1t was found at the
home OF Mrs. Frazer. The woman is under
arrest. New York firm receives royalty
on all the phenacetine brought to this coun-
try. The smugglers avoid this, besides the
duty OF 60 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
mitted to establish branches under its simple

mitted to establish branches under it's simple
manager ent?
Al see no objection thereto
OFF So under what Limitations IL any :?
Al would allow any bank having a paid
tablsh branches In its own state, and any
bank having a capital Of IS, o0O, 900 or more
to establish branches I'm any part of the
United States I would allow notes to be
issued by the parent banks, although they
might be issued to End be paid out by the
branch banks in theSpsual course of busi-
ness st'H
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
BANK OFFICERS ARE ARRESTED.
roe'"m mn,,.i. nll- -" -.

Postmaster Charges Them with IL
legally Receiving Dcr'0sitS
SPOKANE Wash, Nov. l4-P s,master
Mallon caused the arrest OF Mayor O'mstead,
A. A. Newberry, E. II. Hyne and d. f. Wet
gel. prominent citizens, They were officers
and directors of the defunct Citizens Ma
ticnal bank. which failed with deposit OF
ss.l10 of postofilce money, AS the bank was
not a United States depository the loss falls
upon Postmaster Mallon aud his bondsmen.
lie charges the defendants with knowing that
the bank was insolyent when his deposit was
taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
Sells the Illustrated American.

NEW YORK, Nov. H.-LOrlIard Spencer
for eight years proprietor of the Illustrated
American. has sold the entire property, in
Guiding the plant and good Will to a syn
dicate OF capitalists. The editorship will re-
main with Francis Bellamy, the present ed
itor. ana A. B. Degueryille win take tho
business management.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
lynch Henry Phillips.

osCEoLA, Ark, Nov, H.-Henry Phillips,
alias Doc jones a negro self confessed mur-
derer and moonshiner Was lynched in the
court yard here al midnlght Past night by u
mob composed of prominent citizens OF this
town and surrounding country. The direct
cause Of the lynchins was the murder OF
merchant near here BY Philips few days
ago
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
English omcers wounded.

SiMLA, Nov, li.-7Aeeordipg TO official dis
patches from the front foraging party under
Major Borrien had an engagement with
large body of tribesmen yesterday The lat
ter were repulsed, but Captain Bowman,
MAJOR money and four priyatss were
WSunded.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
Secretary AIger Improving.

WASHINGTON, Nox, 14.-Seeretary Alger,
who is i'll with .anfattack of tonsilitis, is re-
ported much better today. The secretary is
still confined to his room and II will be
some days before he can resume his official
duties
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15
German and GoG Matched.

NEW YORK. Nov. 14-Paddy German OF
Australia has been matched TO meet Charley
Goff of California before the Wayerly Ath-
letic club Of Yonkers November " In
twenty-round bout.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15

CHICAGO. Nov. n.-MTs Jessie Lincoln
Beckwith. daughter of Robert T. Lincoln,
left Chicago tonight TO join her husband at
Mount Pleasant. la.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-15

Movements of Ocean Vessels, Nov. IA.
AT New -Arrived-Umbria, from
Liverpool; Samara, from Newport
AT Hayre-Arrived-L Touraine, from
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09

dergast had declared that he had taken the
stripes on Killourhy, when the latter was
assistant chief, and that he would take
them off Mcguire also. Campos has made
statement to the mayor, which the lat
Ter had taken down by his stenographer
me matter is still under investigation.
In the second quarterly report made by
the chairman of the fire commission to
the mayor, in accordance with the law
constituting the commission, the commits
sloners take exceptions to the action of
council in undertaking an investigation
OF the charges brought by the insurance
committee against Fire Chief Mcguire
without having given the commission an
opportunity to investigate the charges.
Inc report states that the communication
OF the insurance committee had been re-
piled to, requesting them to furnish speci-
nc charges against the chief, and assur-
ING the committee Of the willingness of
the commission to investigate charges
Drought In this manner. The commission
ers complain that the investigation was
Undertaken by council before any reply
was received by them from the insurance
committee. They consider this action
renectlon upon them. The mayor is an
pealed to to insure the conduct of the in
Vesusation "on the lines of business. fair
ness and respect for all parties con-
cerned."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09

the residents Of that section of the county
whose names were signed to the document,
white and colored. 1t was referred to the
committee on roads and bridges
Mr.. S. L. LazaTon filed a petition for a
road to be graded and paved connecting
the Louisville road and the Augusta road
west OF the city, a distance of 800 feet.
lie stated that the Central railroad had
agreed to give a crossing if the road was
built. The crossing to be on Cecil street.
Mr.. Lazaron stated that the cost of build
ing the new road would be nominal in
comparison with the benefits to be de-
rived. The petition was likewise referred
to the committee on roads and bridges
Mr.. F. II. Tatem asked that a bridge
be built by the county over the canal re-
Gently cut through the lands of Mrs. Ann
McCleskey for whom he acts as agent
County Attorney Saussy stated to the
commissioners that he had received a let
ter from the attorneys of the Central rail-
road declaring that if the drainage at
PooIer is to be continued 1t will be nee
essary to cross the Ogeechee canal with
the ditch. lie was instructed to write to
them that the road would have to bear
the expense Of preparing the canal for
culverts, to allow the drainage to go under
the canal.
A petition was also read asking for a
county road on Wilmington Island 1t is
said the old road on the island has been
washed awayS The petition went to the
committee on roads and bridges
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-09
STILL STICKING TO METERS.
The system VIII Be Held onto Nut
For Large Consumers Only.

The System VIII BE Held onto Nut
For Large Consumers Only.
Chairman Dixon of the water commits
sion said yesterday that the use OF water
meters viii not be entirely abandoned by
the commission. The meters win be tried
on a new tack.
In accordance with the resolution
adopted by the board at its meeting
Wednesday afternoon all meters will be
removed from residences The money
which the city has invested Will not be
thrown away, however. Mr.. Dixon said
that at the next meeting of the board
rule will probably be adopted providing
for the metering of drug stores and bar
rooms, and the meters which are taken
from the residences will be used for this
purpose.
The board has not abandoned the use
Of meters altogether" said Mr.. Dixon.
They will remain at the railroads, in
stables, in laundries at the gas compa-
ny's works, the board of trade. in manu-
featuring institutions generally and
wherever there is an elevator run by
water or a water motor. The policy will
be TO place meters wherever there are
large consumers of water. The drug
stores and barrooms being large consum-
ers the meters will be applied there
Those now attached to residences will be
gradually removed and placed elsewhere"
Il still firmly believed, - said Mr. Dixon.
that the meter system is the only just
and equitable way of furnishing water to
consumers. The opponents of meters had
a majority In their favor, however. the
the number of meter users opposing the
continuance of meters and the number of
property owners opposed to their use both
being greater than the number of the
same classes who had declared in favor
of meters. We yield to the majority with
out. however, surrendering out belief in
meters"
The city has about s., 900 invested in me-
ters. The private property owners who
have had meters placed at their own ex-
pense will be losers by the decision of the
commission, as no exceptions will be
made by the commission with regard to
residences. All will be charged for water
according to the old rate, dating from July
1. There are less than a dozen of this
class however.