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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
KITES TO TAKE PLACE OF BALLOONS
Army Lieutenant Makes Some Inter-
cstinE Experiments.

cStinG Experiments.
NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Lieutenant Hugh
Wise of the Nineteenth infantry, U. S. A.,
on Governors island, has just made the first
kite ascension ever successfully attempted
in America. For six months the lieutenant,
entirely on his own responsibility has been
studying and experimenting with kites as a
means of assisting in warfare The tandem
system of specially constructed kites is in
tended to supplant the use OF balloons. which
cannot live in gales. The lieutenant's kites
are cellular. They consisr of rectangular
frames of spruce. Cotton string and cotton
cloth in stripes are stretched around the ends
of the frames, leaving both ends of the
rectangular frame work open, and also an
open strip in the center. Thus four lifting
surfaces or four guiding surfaces are pre-
sented to the wind. When the breeze fresh
ened to a fifteen mile-an-hour gale the lieu
tenant was safely holsted forty-two feet so
that he could see over the caves of the
officers quarters and down the bay. The
force represented by the pulling of the four
kites is estimated at 400 pounds. II have
studied the systems Of Prof Langley of the
Smithsonian institute, Prof. Marvin of the
Weather bureau and Civil Engineer Chanut
of Chicago, Yho are making special expert
ments in aerial locomotion with aeroplanos, -
said Lieutenant Wise. The success of my
experiment demonstrates that kites are serv-
iceable in a gale which would tear balloon
to pieces, where IL is desired to observe the
surrounding country and inspect the ma
neuvers of an enemy"
Captain It. II. Baden Powell ascended
nearly 100 feet in England, but he took a
parachute with him. Lawrence Hargrave
was hoisted by kites forty feet in Australia
in 1885. There are only three instances OF
aeroplane ascensions on record.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23

PRETORIA, South African Republic, Jan.
22.-The high court has decided in favor
of the American engineer, X. L. Brown,
who sued the government for declaration
OF rights in his favor respecting certain
claims at Witfontain. or in default, demand
ing the payment of f1 100000 80. 600 .0OO),
The suit arose out of the government pro-
claiming Witfontain to be open for gold min
ing upon a certain date, whereupon Mr..
Brown pegged out large blocks of claims.
But in the meantime the government with
drew the proclamation and afterward pro-
claimed Witfontain under the lottery law.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Denths of n nnN.

LONDON, Jan. 22.-sir Isaac Pitman, the
inventor of the system of shorthand writing
which bears his name, is dead. He has been
suffering several years from a complication
of trouble.
ROME. Jan. 22.-Cardinal Angelo Bianchi,
bishop of Palestrina and prodatary of the
pope. Is dead. He was born in Italy in
lSi7. and was created cardinal in 1882.
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan 22.-Ex- Con
crcysman Edward l.. Martin died at his
home in Seaford, this state, this morning oi
hpart dispaap
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
,Iccting of steel Men called.

PITTSBURG, Jan. GA meeting of the
steel billet pool has been called for Friday,
January %, in this city. At this meeting
It will be decided whether 1t will be ad-
visable to continue or abandon the organiza-
tion. Unless unlooked-for contingencies arise
1t is believed that it's continued existence is
unlikely. The situation Is not favorable for
higher prices. Billets are offered this week
at $l5.2J, with few buyers.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Train Held I'm.

MEMPHIS, Jan. 22.-A Special to the
says: The westbound passenger train on
the Southern railroad was held up near
Berry Ala. about o'clock tonight the
robbers stealing valuable express packages
and two or three jugs of liquor. This Is
the same place where similar robbery was
committed December 16 last and It Is sup
posed this robbery was committed by the
same parties.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Famous swinaIers Arrested.

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-The police have under
arrest George Il. Mcdonald and Edward
Noyes, who seven years ago helped swindle
the Bank OF England out of fl,00OOO0 The
police decline 10 say what the charge is
against them, but Il II supposed TO be the
houses
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
DIsPERsE THE SAVAGE ARMY
SucrcssfuI Expedition Against the
Emir of Nupe, from Locajn.

BRASS, Guinea Coast Jan 22.-News hae
Just been received here that the expedition
sent by the Royal Niger company against
the emir of Nupe, from Loeaja, found the
Foulsh army dispersed and in flight when
1t arrived at Kabba The expedition con-
sisted of 500 Haussa troops, six Maxim rapid
fire guns, twenty-siX mounted European Of
fcers and 800 carriers 1t was headed by the
governor, Sir George Goldie. and was ac-
companied by the Royal Niger company's
hotila of armored stern wheel steamers
The quarrel between the powerful emlr OF
Nupe and the Niger company is an old one
and arose from the emir radlng the COM
panys territory for slaves The Foulah
force at Kabba was estimated tc amount 10
10000 foot and 1000 cavalry.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
shIns In CnIIisInn.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-offlcers Of the
steamship Galilleo. which arrived today
from Rio de Janeiro, report that on the
hgnt oi 'sh4ary "a ~ 49, %ne noa ~ latitude 2a
wooden vessel, bottom up. A short dis
tance away stood a big iron ship, and II
collision. The night was dark and the
lookout could not see the name of the craft.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Bubonic Plague Spreading.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 22.-Two cases Of
the bubonic plague which is raging in Bonn
bay are reported from Kamarin. Kamarin
is an island off the west coast of Arabia
in the Red sea 1t is a British possession and
one of the landing stations near to the
city of Mecca, A severe quarantine has
been established by the Russian authorities.
Committees in aid Of the Indian famine have
been instituted by the governors of st.
Petersburg Moscow and Odessa.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Going to Help the Women Out.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 22-The story
published recently in local paper to the
effect that the Island of st. John, in the
South sea, was Inhabited solely by women
who were plnlng for husbands, has borne
fruit In the Incorporation OF the United
brotherhood OF the South Sea Islands. The
capital stock has beea placed at $50 600, all
so far over thirty men have subscribed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Strike SIN Continues.

SPRING HILL. N, j.. Jan. 22.-The strike
of the $1,000 men and boys In the Spring
Hill company's coal mines here continues
and 1t Is impossible to tell when work will
be resumed. The Miners union al the
Joggins mine has notified the strikers
committee that II viii support the men
here financially and In every possible way.
The miners OF the Cape Breton coal mine
region are also assisting the strikers.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Doth COmbntnnts KiIIed.

SHREVEPORT, La, Jan. PA dual
tragedy occurred this morning. and one man
is dead and the other so badly wounded
that he cannot recover. Rainey Carter
and s. NJ, Murphy had an alteration at
1890 o'clock this morning and Murphy drew a
dirk and stabbed Carter three tines wound
killing him instantly. Both men are well
known In the city,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23

JEFFERsoNVILLE, Ga, Jan. 22.-The jai
here was broken open at midnight last nigh
by mob OF masked men and two negroes
william White and Charles Forsythe, i'm
Adams Park, were taken out and hanged Il
n limb and their bodies riddled with bullets
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Mnnic Hnn Pronrietor IndIeted.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Oscar Hammer
stein, manager OF the Olympic Music hall
was indicted today for maintaining public
nuisance The specific offense charged is
that upon the stage OF the music hail there
Ii being given nightly representation OF
scenes alleged TO have transpired at the
now famous Seeley bachelor dinner few
weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
ncscnch CreM ArrIyes.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 22.-'rhe luggor
Pharon arrived today, having on board
Captain Engleman and thirteen men, be
ing officers and crew of the Dutch bark
Groningen, lost January II on the partly
to her commander. She sailed from Sabine
Pass January 10. with cargo of timber
for Schiedam, Holland.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23

LONDON, Jan. 22.-The British steamer
Salisbury, from Port Reath to Newport, has
been In collision with an unknown steamer
about four miles from Ilfracombe, Devon
shire The latter Is supposed to have sunk
with a crew OF about twenty-sX men.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Tobacco Trust Must stand Trial.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Judge Lawrence
of the criminal branch OF the supreme court
today handed down an opinion denying the
demurrer in the indictments found some
months ago for conspiracy against the
officers of the American Tobacco company.
The case was argued few weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Cruiser Montgomcry Puts TO Sen.

NEW YORK, Jan 22.-The United States
crusier Montgomery, which has been lying
at the navy yard having the damage repaired
that was made by striking on the docks off
Governors island on its way down the bay
on the 18th inst, passed out at Sandy Hook
this morning
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
stopping the PiIgrimages.

CALCUTTA. Jan. 22.-The government has
ordered the stoppage on February 2 OF all
pilgrim traffic from Bombay and KarachI on
account OF the plague. There are now l.750.-
900 persons employed on the relief works, and
about 10000 are receiving gratuitous relief.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Fires of "a Day.

NEBRASKA CITY, Jan. 22,-(special,)-
A small building belonging to Marietta
Stevenson, and occupied by John Weir, as a
residence, was destroyed by fire this even
ing The loss is less than $3.50, as most Of
the furniture was saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Verdict for Exposition Company.

CHICAGO, Jan. ga judgment Tor SS4,-
600 In favor of the Worlds Columbian ex-
position was entered today In Judge Burke's
court against the Ferris Wheel company
The judgment is for the Worlds fairs shave
OF the receipts during the exposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23
Cecil Rhodes Reaches England.

PLYMOUTH, Jan. 22.-Colonel Cecil
Rhodes, formerly premier of Cape Colony,
arrived here today from South Africa He
has returned to England to be present at the
parliamentary Investigation which lis to be
made into the Transvaal raid.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23

UINUINNATI, Jan. 22,-Vhulnas B. Yout-
zey cashier of the First National bank Of
Newport. has made an assignment. This
step is taken in consequences of attachments
having been issued by creditors, 90
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23

The principal increase In the number Of
persons relieved is in Bengal and in the
northwest
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-23

Movements OF Ocean Vessels, jan. %
Al enstown-Arriyed- Lucana, from
New York.
At New York-Arrlved-Oh from Hull.
At Genoa -saied-Fulda, for New York.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
BOWLING,

The last set of games In the District
Amateur Bowling League were rolled last
night on the alleys of the Washington
Athletic Club between the Carroll Insti-
tute and Washington Athletic teams. The
Carroll Institute team won both games.
In the first game the CAROLS made 7G6
pins against 705 pins by the Washingtons,
winning by a margin of 81 pins.
The second game was finely rolled by
both teams and was only won by pins
the CAROLS making score of 800 pins te
795 pins by the Washingtons. Fuller and
Armstrong both made a score of Dob pins
in this game.
Rice made the best average of the set
1771s pins; Fuller made the best average
for his side, Ill pins. Armstrong and Full
Ter were tied for the highest score
of the evening. with 20:: pins. Merritt and
Martin made the difficult spares of 1, 3
8, 8, 10 and 1, B. 6. Z, 10.
The score follows:
Evening star., 1897-03-30

ard only run in the seventh inning, and 1t
is darkly hinted by Capt. Mcclure that this
tally was q bait for the other side. so that
they would not be disheartened. and play
another game. BILLY Lush secured first
on four bad balls. stole second, and went
to third as the ball went through Gilroy at
second. beauty throw by MCGUIRE. and
should have nailed the runner. Shortstop
DeMontreville then hit a long fly to Sell
bach, and the little blonde-haired sprinter
crossed the plate with the "Farrells' soil
tary run.
Umpire Heydler officiated as umpire. and
the kicks that were registered were more
in the nature of Jolly than protest,
every decision but one-DeMontreville's hit
over third-being accurate and quickly
given.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
JIMMY MICHAEL SUSPENDED.
Chairman Motifs Action Influenced by
Request From England.

Chairman Albert. Mott Of the L. A. w.
racing board has announced the indefinite
suspension from all l.. A. w. racing tracks
of James Michael the Welsh racing crack.
Michael came to this country several weeks
ago and has won several good races and
was. 1t is understood. soon to have tried
conclusions with f. c. Bald and some other
Of Americas best riders. Michael is a
member of the English Cycling Association.
and his suspension is the result of d request
preferred by it, as he was under suspen-
cial matters
1t is also announced that Fred Gerlach ot
Chicago has been rendered the seventh and
only vacant place on the racing board.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Carroll Institute.
FIRST GAME.
Washington Athletic Club.
SECOND GAME
FIRST GAME
DAYS OF JoUsTs RECALLED.
4 Series of Mounted Broad SwOrl
COmb bnts ut Athletic Pnrk.

Three mounted sword combats in armor
for $500 and the championship of the
world will be fought at International Ath-
letic Park, on the Conduit road. Saturday
afternoon, beginning at o'clock. Capt.
Duncan c. Ross of this city will meet
Capt. James c. Daily of New York. cham
picn of Great Britain; Lieut. w. C. Barber
formerly of H. b. NJ. Life Guards, will
meet F.. J. Darieulat. professor of arms,
Columbia Athletic Club, using sword and
lance. and Lieut.. E. K Longley. Company
10th West Virginia Infantry, will meet Sergt
H. Myer. Company d. lst Virginia c. 8. A.
using sword and bayonet, and representing
the blue and gray. The Great Falls electric
railway cars run to the park.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
McGuires and Farrells to Face Each
Other This Afternoon.
INTERESTING BOWLING MATCHES
PiIlsbury Again Leads ShowaIter in
the Chess Contest.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

The many friends of Second Baseman
Johnny O'Brien were pleased at the exhi-
bition given by the stocky Hibernian In
yesterdays game. There is no part OF the
game with which OBrien is not fully con-
versant, and the indications are that this
will be one Of his best seasons. This will
be about the seventh year for Johnny In
base ball, and he Is in his base ball prime.
When he came here last year from Louis
Vile he was handicapped with batting
record of about $40 and almost everybody
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Pillsbury Now Leads.

Pillsbury won the sixteenth game of the
chess contest from Showalter last night at
Brooklyn. The score now stands: Pillsbury.
:: Showalter. 6: drawn. 3. The seventeenth
game will be played Wednesday.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
brooklyn lacrosse Men Beaten.

The lacrosse team of the Crescent Ath-
letic Club of Brooklyn was defeated yes
terday by the South Manchester, England,
Club team. The score stood goals to =
in favor of the Englishmen.
Evening star., 1897-03-30

mind to clear single Rug in stock
housekeeping mammoth for
Rugs complete the city Every
likely call for has always been kept stock
here practically choose from the largest stock OF Rugs
CITY at prices quoted only for small broken lots The
figures quote this week before mentioned in
equal qualities We the condition that
single Rug the house Saturday night
opportunity supply yourself with Rugs
Evening star., 1897-03-30

Want" ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers
Evening star., 1897-03-30

Dardrun, which causes much itching of the
scalp. can be cured by Halls Hair Renewer. be-
cause II Is q corrective tonic for the glands pro-
ducing dandrun.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Whether he will accept is not known. Mr..
Gerlach was a member of the former board.


Tommy White of Chicago and Spike
Sullivan of Ireland met last night in a six
round go in the arena of the Quaker City
Athletic Club in Philadelphia. There was
little work done in the opening round, but
in the second Sullivan sailed in and landed
some good stomach punches. White re-
sorted to clinching and was hiSSed repeated
ly by the spectators.
Sullivan had the advantage in the third
round, landing his left repeatedly on
Whites stomach, while the latter resorted
to his famous left Jabs on the face.
White regained some of his speed In the
fourth round and landed some stiff punches
on Spikes face. opening up bad cut
over the Irishman's right eye. He had
Sullivan very tired when the gong sound
ed
The fifth give and take, both men
being tired from the previous round. When
the gong sent the men to their corners
they were both very tired.
Neither man had much of an advantage
in the closing round. Sullivan did the
most of the leading and his blows seemed
to have the most force. White landed sew
eral times, but he lacked the steam. The
bout was q good draw.
In the preliminary bouts Joe Harris of
Wilkesbarre was defeated by Dan Dough
erty of Philadelphia; Dave Griffith of Min
neapors was stopped in the second round
by Herman Miller of Baltimore, Jack
Lynch of Philadelphia was stopped in the
fifth round of his setto with Danny Nc
Mahon of Detroit; Isidore Strauss had a
slight advantage over Billy Peiffer and
Frank Fisher was oLtpointed by Steve
Flanagan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
What Washington Officials Say.

Washington, Sept. There is no dis
position among officials here to question
the correctness of the statement in the
dispatches from Hawaii to the effect
that Minister Hatch hurried to Honolulu
with the special purpose of securing an
nexation action by the Hawaiian govern
ment in advance of the meeting of our
congress. There is no rule in diplo-
matte practice that would forbid Hawaii
first acting upon the treaty, and the
treaty itself does not indicate which
government is to take the initiative in
the ratification. While it is regarded as
desirable in the execution of the policy
of President Mckinley towards Hawai-,
as laid down in his message transmitting
the treaty to congress last June. that the
document should be ready in all re,
spects for the action of the United
States senate at its next session. it is not
believed that the president has any inten-
ton of calling special session for the
nurpose of ratification. Indeed. ~ con-
sidering the fact that if the Hawaiian
legislature acts with the greatest prompt
ness upon the treaty, it can scarcely
complete this action and return from the
ratification convention to Washington at
the earliest, it would appear to be un-
necessary to advance the session OF cor
gress by such a short space of time as
would intervene between that date and
the date upon which congress meets IN
regular session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Presents the spanish Case.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The report =, OF
Commissioner Calderon Carlisle, OF TINS
city. the legal adviser of the Spanish
government in this country. to Senior Du-
INV do LONE, the Spanish minister, on
he subject of the Cuban question in this
country, with particular reference, .! 70
filibustering expeditions. was mace pupilce
sOday. 1t is an exhaustive document OIL
over 900 printed pages. and abounds ID
copiOus extracts from judicial OPINIONS
and documents of various kinds bearing
on the relations of the United States with
Snain as regards the Cuban lnsurrecuon::
Snecial reference is made to the laws OF
the limited States and proceedings there-
nnder to prevent expeditions against tne
lawful government of Spain in CUBA lea'-
ing the United States. 80. r,o
This is the second report on TINS me
Inv Mr.. Carlisle. the former one having
reviewed the attitude of this government
towards all nations on the subject OF
neutrality. The report deals win lne
mnnicinal laws of the United States anu
their constructions by the courts as 1ur :
n , the means of the command OF
th ,sn noyernment to fulfill what is termed
the international duty OF the o' hu
States admitted in principle at least W
nrocla nations of the president. ,,.,
It saws, that while the practical fesa ths
of the supreme court decision IN 'n ne
@Tbree Friends" case have not beeh as
immediate as might well have peen eA-
nected. it has far reaching. lmporLlanSe,
The ultimate consequence OF WHICH are
vat IN hp seen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
FACTORY INSPECTORS.
The Minnesota Delegate Took n Fall
Out OF Chicago.

Detroit. Mivh., Sept. 1.-Today's SEES
sion of factory inspectors of America
was largely devoted to discussion of
the subject of child labor. A paper on
the subject by Miss Kelly. the deposcd
chief of Illinois inspectors, was read by
Mrs. Green of that state. She adv0-
Gated the compulsory education Of chill
dren under is years of age.
Inspector Mayo of Minnesota. in the
course of his remarks, reflected rather
severely upon Chicago and succeeded in
extracting Il protest from the Illinois
delegates
Take that modern Sodom at the foot
of Lake Michigan, for instance" he
said. every vile and vicious plant in
the garden of humanity is nurtured
there, and each spring the worst of
them. was about to say. are trans
planted down in Springfield to consti-
tute the state legislature. These men
can be bought by corporation. and the
corporations want child labor. How
can we expect good laws from such
men?'
Chief OLeary Of New York offered n
resolution TO be presented to the various
United States senators and other
officials, stating the factory inspectors
recognize the only effectual remedy for
Sweat shops" and other evils IN this
country would be found in restricting I'M
migration.
Daniel O'Leary, chief inspector Of
New York. is the most prominent candi-
date for president Of the association.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09

University of Wisconsin; Seth Lowe,
president of Columbia college; I. Jeffer.
son Coolidge, former ambassador to
France; w. q. Summer, president of the
political economy at Yale; John Fisher
the historian; William Lloyd Gardison,
j. L. Trowbridge. the author; Josiah
Quincy, mayor of Boston; Professor Jar
rett of the University of Minnesota.
The following elections were an
nounced: Chancellor Col. NJ. Goddard
treasurer, A. B. Chase.
In the afternoon the consideration of
Or. Andrews resignation was taken up.
A letter to the corporation from DR..
Andrews was read, explaining his views
on the silver question and stating the
position he had taken with reference to
the request of the committee that was
appointed last June to confer with him.
A number of short speeches were
made on both sides, and then Congress
man Walker of Massachusetts was rec
ogmized by the chairman.
He made speech advocating the ac-
tion that was subsequently taken.