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Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
DIVISION IN ARKANSAS DIOCESE
Split Caused by Recent Election of II
HishOp COadjutor.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. PA tactional
fight has broken out in the Protestant Ep.Gco-
pal diocese of Arkansas over the recent cleo
tion of bishop ccadjutor. Archdean Brown
of the doceee of Ohio w5s elected and ac-
cepted the office. 1t now seems that the
leading churches of Arkansas have split into
two parties rnd one of them is attempting
to prevent the conservation of the bishop
coadjutor. He cannot be consecrated with
out the consent of majority Of the bishop
md doceean communities of the country,
and one faction has sent a notice that a
protest against the conservation is being pre-
pared. charging that the election is illegal
because of unfair methods and manipulate
p-acticed by the party that succeeded. No
charge is made regarding Archdeacon Brown,
as he did not seek the honor that has been
rendered him.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
MISSION OF GENERAL BOOTH
Salvation Army Leader will Hasten to See
His Son Ballington.
WILL BEAR THE OLIVE BRANCH OF PEACE
Leaders of the Organization Looking 9
for Healing of the Breach
ms Result of His
Visit.

copyright, 1897. by Press Publishing Company
LONDON. Dec. 24.-(New York World Ca
blegram-Spec!ol Telegram General Booth
is profoundly distressed by the news OF the
grave illness Of Mrs. Balington Booth. l
journeysd today to Barnet. where the gen.
eral is staying at the house of his SEQ and
alter ego, Bramwell Booth. but the vener-
able leader of the Salvation Army was unable
received from the United States was taken
to him, pointing out that the associates of
Mrs. Balllngton Booth ascribed her illness to
the harsh treatment she had received at the
hands of the Salvation Army leaders.
The reply of General Booth was: "In these
sad circumstances 1t is impossible for me to
make any controversial statement. ] can only
express my sympathy with my son in his
trouble and my hcpes for Mrs. Booths re-
oovery''
Beyond this General Booth could not be in
duced to go. He was buslly engaged in COM
pleting arrangements for his departure for
the Uuited States on the Sth of January. until
the news of Mrs. Ballington Booths illness
reached him. This distressed him greatly and
he Immediately cabled message of fatlerly
sympathy with his son in his trouble.
Commissioner Nrol the first plenipotentiary
sent to the United States ON the secession OF
Ballington and Mrs. Booth, said to your rep
resentative at Salvation Army headquarters
yesterday:
The general is suffering agony over Mrs
Booths illness and his only hope now is that
he may reach New York in time to see her
and his son."
II presume reconciliation is his mission =
was asked
| We'll, am not at liberty to speak on thai
| subject, but the general will explain his OBJ
| ject at great farewell meeting at Albert
hail. London, on January 5. This will be one
OF the biggest and most important assem-.
blages ever arranged by the army
WAS the generals cable OF sympathy the
| first communication made by him to Palling.
ton Booth since the latter's secession?'
| "EXceDt communications which had beer
published on the controversy, yes
Although the chiefs of the Salvation Arm,
here are too Diplomatic to make any prema
ture admission, l gathered the impression
that they fully expect the dissension in tn,
army will be healed as the result of Genera
Booth's,vist.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
DISCUSSING CHINESE SITUATION.
European Press Trying to Evolve n
Solution OF the Trouble.

European Press Trying to Evolve n
Solution OF the Trouble.
LONDON Dec. PA dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Rome says 1t is ru-
mored there that owing to It's obligations 10
Germany, Italy had declined Englands oro-
posal for common action in the far east in
cluding a joint occupation of Chu san Ac-
cordng to the same dtpateh It is asserted
that England has proposed to Russia q con-
ference on the Chlneee question with Wow
OF avoiding dangerous riValries.
The Shanghai correspondent OF the Daily
Mail says: THE Chinese government is help
less. 1t is mobilizing Its few troops under
the least capable generais who conducted
the canpaign against Japan. The British
fleet is at preseot at sea-"
The Daily Chrenicle says that It has good
reason to believe the government has decided
on watching policy, and will refrain from
occupying any Chinese territory for the pres
ent, but will give its moral support to Japan
and distinct warnings to China cooceuing
England's ection in certain contingencies. II
Is understood, says the Daily Chronicle, that
Japan will protest in the strongest manner
against Germany's action, and diplomatic
circles Tdicule the idea or a Russo-German
entente concerning China.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
POPE ISSUES HIS ENCYCLICAL
Urges Catholics in Manitoba to Claim
All Their RiEhts


ROME, Dec. 24.-The pope's encyclcal on
the Manitoba school question is published
here this evening. After recalling the re-
ligious history of Canada and eulogizing its
scholastic institutions his holiness expresses
regret at the decision taken seven years ago
In Manitoba relative to the Catholic schools
and points out the rights of Catholics ac-
cording to the federal agreement
The pope condemns a school system based
on religious neutrality, praises the zeal the
bishops have displayed on the question, re-
grets that the Catholics are not equally
united, owing to the political passions, and
admits that the authorities have done some
thing to diminish the inconvenences of Man
itoba school legislation. But his holiness de-
clares this to be inadequate and exhorts
Catholics to persist in claiming all their
rights, though they must not refuse any par
tial reparations obtainable, with the view to
reduce the perils of the education of the
youth.
The encycical says that in the event OF
this being unobtainable, Catholics should pro-
vide their own schools and adopt under the
guidance of their bishops a program of study
| consistent with their religion and all literary
and scientific progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
PROPOSES "A SICK BENEFIT FUND.
New Feature In the Cotton Workers
situation

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec PA new
feature In the mill situation in this city, the
effect OF which cannot be exactly determined
at present, is a circular issued today by the
Bourne mills to the operatives relating es-
pecially TO the profit-sharing system inaugu-
rated there eight and half years ago, Ia
addition to the announcement OF the payment
of the semi-annual dividend OF per cent on
the six months from June IA TO December II,
inclusive. Tho circular deals at length with
the conditions affecting the industry at the
present time. and CLOSES with a novel plan,
proposed by the trasurer. George A. Chace
for the formation OF a sick and bensft fund
for the operatives. as a foundation for which
he donates the sum OF $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
EXPLOSION AT ACETYLENE WORKS.
Two Men Instantly Killed and Four
Others Injured.

Others Injured.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-A succession of ex-
plosions at the Unlted States Acetylene
Liqucfying company. in Jersey City. today
caused the loss OF two lives and $4,000 dam
ages 10 the works.
Tho dead are:
THOMAS FOWLER, the assistant engineer.
MAX GRIMM.
There were only three oher employees in
the building at the time of the accident nnd
they received greater or less injuries. Their
names are Fred Burr. Fritz Epzol and
Charles White. James Leeb, who was work
ing half block away, was badly injured by
piece OF the boiler. A fragment of the
boiler tore tAe roof from trolley car some
distance away.
1t Is said that the first explosion was due
to the boilers bursting and as the fire
spread to the various acid tanks there was
succession of deafening reports. Nearby
buildings as well as the Central railroad OF
New Jersey trestle caugh fire, but the losses
were not serious IN those instances.
The machinery OF the local electric light
Ing company was affected by the jar, causing
tho electric lights 10 various buildings to go
| out.
Max Grimm's body was blown through a
| window and torn TO pieces. The body OF AS
ssant Engineer Fowler was found In the
ruins OF the wrecked buildings.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
DARING ATTEMPT AT A ROBBERY
villains Stnrt IA Fire in Crowded
Depnrtment Store.

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Two men made bold
attempt shortly after noon today to fire the
large department store of A. NJ Rothschild
& Co. while the place was crowded with
Christmas Shoppers, their object evidently
being to make raid during the excitement
on the deposit bank conducted by the firm
for its employees and others, In which there
was about $4,000 One OF the men touched
a match to parcel saturated with kerosene
and threw it In a telephone booth a few
yards from the entrance to the bank. His
companion stood near the door of the bank
but was unable to make an entrance because
the cashier carefully locked the door behind
her when she Joined other employees OF the
store in extinguishing the fire. which did
very little damage. The culprits quickly
mingled with the crowd after the fire was
out and have not been caught
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
THE BEE BULLETIN.
Weather Forecast for Nebraska
Generally Fair: Variable w

Weather Forecas, for Nebraska
Generally Fair: Variable Winds
Page.
1, Chicago's Big Coliseum Burns.
salvation Army Breach May BE Healed
United States VIII Lot China Alone.
Man Killed by n Burlington Train.
g. Need of Water for the Exp,Nition.
Better Times Have struck Omaha,
American Athletes to Go Abroad.
3. That Private Check of Doctor Fairs.
Japs Murder American sailors.
Z, Editorial and Comment.
). Christmas Carols at the Churches.
Santa Claus Annual visit to Omaha.
O, Council BLUFFS Local Matters.
!. General News of the Farther West.
business Review of the Week.
8. California and Neors'ks Join Hands,
Omaha In the Early Days.
o. In the Field OF Electricity.
Holiday Harvest for the Railroads.
County Begins to Settle with Moorcs.
Gamblers Prepare TO Rua Wide Open.
10. Bits of Feminine Gossip.
H. Commercial and Financial News.
10. "Sec Yup," by Bret Hartc.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Protecting Fishing Waters.

PARIS, Dec. 24.-Today Senator Peytral,
NJ. Riotteau and NJ. Dellannya. members OF
the Chamber of Deputies, and Major Blondel
waited on NJ. Hsnoteaux, minister OF foreign
affairs, to advocate an international confer
ence for the naturalization OF the New
fouodland during the fishing season. NJ.
Hanoteaux promised to give all the assist
ance in his power. 1t is reported that the
steamers OF the Compagnie Generate Allan
tique undertake. under the new mail con-
tract to steer clear OF the banks during the
fishing season.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
VenezueIa's New Cnbinet.

CARACAS, Dec. 24.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram.)-The new
cabinet has been chosen and will be consti-
tuted as follows:
Minister of foreign affairs, Pedro Ezeque
Rojas.
Minister of the interior, General George
UZlar.
Minister OF finance. Senor Escobar.
Minister of war, General Fernandez.
Minister of public works, Jose NJ. Man
rique.
Minister of commerce, Senior Arsmendi.
Minister of instruction, Senor Vilavicen-
cia.
Senor Rojas was minister OF foreign af-
fairs FROM 1893 to 1895. Samuel A. Matos,
who was minister of finance and head Of
the cabinet in 1895. but In trying to please
everybody pleased nobody, will be financial
counselor. Senior Manrique was minister of
public works in the short-lived fusion min
istry of 1895.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

Fatal Accident Occurs at Missouri
Wiley, In.

MISSOURI VALLEY, Ia, Dec. 24.-tspe-
cial.)-About o'clock last evening Mrs. c.
e. Poore, living in Willow Park addition to
this city, left her 3-year-old child playing
in the house while she went to the barn to
attend to the milking. Upon returning to
the house she found the child lying on the
floor a few feet from the kitchen stove, with
every particle of its clothing burned from Its
body. Aid was Immediately summoned, but
within an hour the child died. The body was
burned 0early to crisp. 1t is supposed that
while playing around the stove the child
pulled fire from the front crate, which ig@
nited its dress.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
FoMENrING POLITICAL STRIFE.
Whitewny Followers Seek to Embnr-
rass Premier Winter.

ST JOHNS. N. F., Dec. 24.-The sup
porters of the Whitewayite party are hoping
to embarrass the government of Sir James
Winter in connection with the proposed
parade of the Loyal Orange association next
Sunday. Sir Herbert Murray, the governor.
has issued a proclamation forbiddng the
procession because at the last parade in
1888 a riot ensued in which seven men were
killed The clergy Of all denominations are
denouEcirg this attempt to revive sectarian
discord.
The latest news from the herring fisheries
in Placentia bay shows a great success for
the American fishing fleet. Seventeen Glou>
cester vessels have sailed with full cargoes.
and thrtyseven are now loading. 1t will
require another nights frost to complete the
loading of frozen herring About 1900 men
are engaged in the fishery. and over so 900
barrels Of herring are now on shore.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
purdons N kansas Man.

DETROIT, Mich, Dsc. A.-As a Christ
mas gift Governor Pingree today pardonsd
Henry Howard, who under the name or
Harry Dale. was convicted last May OF
criminally assau!ting Maggie Leonard In
this city and sentenced to Jackson for life
This action was recommended by tne
pardon board yesterday. Howard had all
along stoutly maintained his Innocence and
the governor says he Is himself convinced
OF 1t. The liberated man was formerly =
travelling man for James II. Walker OF Chr
cage His wife resides In Topeka. Kan.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

Three Men Are Hurt. One of Whom
VIII Die.

MILAN, Mo-, Dec. 4.-(Speciai Tele-
gram.)-A disastrous wreck occurred on the
Port Arthur Route, fifteen miles west of this
city, last night. Freight train No. had
orders from the dispatcher at Quincy over all
other trains, forgetting that the steel gang
was at work near Humphreys. The freight
train struck the caboose of the steel gang.
Roadmaster John Rinard OF Trenton had
three ribs broken loose from his spinal col.
umn and his left kidney bursted and is ex-
pected to die. Two other employees whose
names have not been learnsd were danger
ousy injured. The passenger due here at
4 o'clock was delayed three hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

LONDON, Dec. 25.-The New York cor
respondent of the Morning Post says: The
Canadian government, at the request of
Great Britain. has ordered the confiseation
OF seditious publications This is primarily
due to a desire to prevent the Canadian in
dependence movement from stimulating in
dependence in India. but 1t will have the
effect OF suppressing all public discussion as
to annexation to the United States and col
lateral subjects
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Miners seeqre a Raise.

DETROIT Mich. Dec. PA special to
the Free Press from Ishpeming, Mich, says:
Very few members Of the Mine Workers
union came out this week to cast ballots TO
decide whether or not a waikout should be
declared. The great majority OF those who
voted were opposed TO the proposition. In
consequence OF the nnion's failure to carry
out it's threat, mine managers met ioiay and
decided to increase wages 10 per cent dating
back to December /. II Is generally
thought That the union will now go to
pieces.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
No Italian Fleet for China.

ROME, Dec. 24.-The statement contained
In dispatch from Rome, published in Lon
dcn yesterday, to the effect that a cabinet
meeting has decided to eend an Italian
squadron to China, was pure inveution
There has been no cabinet meeting since De-
cember 20 -
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

Last Kind Omccs far the Victim of
Joycc's Gun.

MARYVILLE, Mo, Dec. 24.-(Special Tei-
egram.)-The funeral OF X. c. Montgomery,
who was killed last Tuesday by John ].
Joyce, was held at his residence today and
was conducted by Rev S. p. Cresap. pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church south The
remains lay In state from 10 a. m. to l p m.
and were viewed by a large crowd. There has
been an unquestionable change OF seotifnent
in Maryvllle since the day of the killing,
and IL is untavorable to Joyce The coward.
ice OF his action and the influence OF Mont.
gomery's friends, many or whom are OF con.
siderable prominence, are telling against
his slayer.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Surprise the Dervishes.

SUAKIM, Dec. 24.-The, native levees OF
the Kaasaia garrison surprised a dervsh
post at Elfashes. ca the Atbara, Wednes-
day, defeating the dervishes and capturing
number of them, nnd many cattle. Two
dervishes and emirs were killed The dervish
post at 'Azabri has also been invested
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Collision Nenr Granger.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 24.-(Special Tel.
gram)-Union Pacific eastbound passenger
train No. 4, collided with a helper engine at
Granger station this morning. The passen-
ger train was running slowly at the time and
but little damage resulted, none OF the pas
sengers on the train being injured. Engi-
neer Peterson of the helper engine was
slightly injured. Travel was delayed four
hours by the accident.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Incrense Employees, Pay,

TRENTON. n. j.. DEC. A.-After two
days conference which was concluded to-
ni2tht between tho Joint committee OF oper-
atives and managing potters of the east.
the latter agreed to give the kiln men. sag
ger makers and dippers an Increase OF l2h
per cent in their wages when they go to
work on Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

YoKofEAMA, Dec. 24.-on the reas-
sembling OF Parliament today the mikado de-
clared that the relations of Japan with all
the foreign powers were Friendly. His
majesty announced the intention of the gov
ernment to initiate fresh taxation measures
and to introduce bill amen5ing the codes
No reference was made in the speech from
the throne to the present situation. NJ
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Dismnrck IL Inproyinr.

FRIEDRIsCHsRUHE, Dec. 24.-Prince
Bismarck, who for the last few days, has
been Ill, is now again enjoying satisfactory
health. He will spend Christmas quietly
with his family.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Count AImouster Killed.

LISBON, Dec. 24--Further advices from
St Paul de Loanda. Portuguese Lower
Guinea, announce that the Portuguese Off.
Ger, who, with a number Of men, was killed
by natives of the Humble, Plateau, is Count
Almouster, grandson of the Duke of San
danha. The Portuguese. killed and missing
number twenty-one persons
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

PITTSBURG Dec A.-The tow boat Hot
spur went over the dam at Lock No. 4 on
the Monongahela river this morning and
was completely wrecked. The crew of
eleven men, including John KEY, father OF
the captain and owner, were rescued with
difficulty. 1t is feared Kiey will die Of the
exposure. The cargo was valued at about
xznnna
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Spared for Political Purposes.

PARIs, Dec. 24.--During the progress to-
day of the trial of deputies and former depu-
ties accused of completely in the Panama
scandal M. Andrioux. a former project CT
police, declared that the real culprlts were
being spared for political reascns
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

standard and save the Ration from revolution
and anarchy. A remarkable feature OF the
movement is the understanding that
evidently exists between the Cuban group in
Paris, and the adherents OF Don Carlos. 1t is
asserted that Doi Carlos has promised to
abdicate In favor OF his son Don Jaime.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

LONDON. Dec. PA special dispatch
from Paris says The French cruiser Pot
huau has been ordered to prepare for sea in
Chinese waters. The Pothuau is first. class
cruiser of over 5000 tons displacement and
10000 indicated horse power. 1t carries two
7.6-inch guns, ten 5.5-inch quick-frng guns
and eighteen small quick-Hring guns
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
CnrIists Mako ann AnnenI.

LONDON. Dec. 24.-The Paris correspond
ent OF the Daily Chronicle says: Some agita-
tion has been caused In the Spanish colony
here by the issue OF circular inviting
spaniards In Europe 10 rally 70 the CaElist
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Consult on YuEeuIsIntters.

OTTAWA, Ont. Dec 34.--Hon. Clifford
sfton. minister of the interior. will leave for
Washington on Sunday to confer with the
United States authorities on Yukon matters.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Duel Between PoIitieia ms.

PAINTSVILLE. KY, Dec. 24,-Gratz Ar
nett and Green Patrick. both politicians,
fought with reyolvers here today. The duel
was the outcome Of an old grudge. Eight
shots were exchanged and Arnett was dan
geTously wounded.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

SYDNEY, NJ S. W.. Dee. 24.-The Rus-
shin government has entered into COM
munication with the government of New
South Wales with the object of procuring
shipments of meet to Vladivsstock.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
kruser's wnrning Agalnst Rhpdes.

JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 242President
Kruger, tin the course. of speech. at Krug-
ersdorp sen Tuesday, expatiated upon the
danger of the so-called constitutional
methods of Cecil Rhodes and upon the i'm
portance OF keeping out OF Rhodes clutches
Delagoa bay, which the president char
acterzed as The Fransvaal's only gateway
to the sea-, ., -
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
siIYer fnr Enrnne.

NEW YORK, Dec. a.-The steamship
Lucania, sailing for Europe tomorrow. viii
take 600 ounces of silver and 5000 Mex
900 ounces or silver,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
SNOW ALMOST STOPS TRAFFIC..
Two Engines Required 10 Pull Three
Cars in New York.

CORY, Pa, Dec. 24.-The snow Is drift
ing at terrific rate. At Sherman, NJ Y.
and vicinity reports say that it is over four
feet and still drifting. 1t takes two engines
to pull three cars on the Western New York
& Pittsburg. which goes through this section.
Trains on the Pennsylvania are also delayed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
Wing OF a CnnaaiAn Ho.pitaI BURN.

KINGSTON, Ont. Dec. PA wing of the
general hospital here was destroyed by fire
this morning. Much difficulty was expert
creed in rescuing the inmates, but finally
all were gotten out safely. The loss is
about $4,000 I
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

Movements of Ocean Vessels, Dee. "a.
At Hamburg-Arrived-P from
New York.
Hamburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
DERvIsHEs ASSUME AGGRESSIVE


CAIRO, Dec. 24.-The dervishes have left
Shendy and Metemmeh and are marching
against the Anglo-Egyp;hn forces, with
Berber as their objective point.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25
BIG COLISEUM FIRE

BIG COLISEUM FIRE
Dhicago's Mammoth Convention Hall is
Total Loss
FLAMES SPREAD WITH GREAT RAPlOlTY
Building in Which Bryan Was Nominated
Completely Wrecked.
NUMBER OF LIVES BELIEVED TO BE LOST
Manufacturers Exhibition Occupied the
Structure.
FIRE IS CAUSED BY THE ELECTRIC WIRES
In Twenty Minutes the Building Is
Converted Into a Junk pile
of Twisted Iron and
Brick.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-25

of war Great Britain or Germany would take
measures to see that the Russian fleet did
not pass through their waters without q
hard struggle.
The age-herald., 1897-08-12
Cnffnn Letter.

Birmingham. Ala. Aug. 10.-The cotton market suffered a relapse of to 10 points, October selling at 704, against III at the close last nigh.. The early weakness was due to decline in Liverpool on top of the decline of yesterday, which cables stated was attributed to the disinclination of that market to absorb ghe offer of spot cotton from this side. It apepars there has been little or none of thfs crop sold for forward shipment, and as the crop is now about ito appear on the marke- in liberal quantitbets it Is quite reasonable to expect an easier feeling to set in, owing to the fact that offers will appear from ev ry quanter at the same time, giving rise to the idea that everybody is anxious ito sell. Reported rains in Texas also induced some selling, as these rains had fallen in sections where badly needed The amount of business done has only been of moderate proportion; but as the crop Is now beginning to move we look for an increased business in the mean future.
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