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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
SPANIARDs GROWING INPATIENT.
Say Soldiers Are Starving In Cuba and
Money Is Going Astray.

say soIuicrs are Starving IN tuDn nnu
Money is Going Astray.
MADRID, Jan. 1.-The Diario, referring to
the attacks of tho Heraldo and Impartial
on Captain General Weyler, says it is pos
sible that they may result in a cabinet
crisis and that many people believe there
will be a change of policy. meeting of
Spanish generals was held last evening to
consider these newspaper articles, the full
text of which was not allowed to be tele-
graphed abroad for fear of causing dis
may among the troops In Cuba and encour-
aging the friends Of the insurgents in the
United States 1t is persistently asserted
that decision has been reached to relieve
Captain General Weyler of his functions.
but that the premier Senior Canovas del
Castillo, has suspended the order. The
ministry met at the premier's residence
last evening in order to discuss the mat
ter. feeling of general public indigna-
tion prevails. 1t Is asserted that the sol
diers are suffering from hunger, exposure
and lack Of medical care. while nobody
seems to know what becomes of the money
sent from Spain
LONDON, Jan. 2.-The Standards Madrid
correspondent says; Public opinion has re-
ceived the announcement of concessions TO
Porto Rico rather cOldy, as involving
reversal of the colonial policy, under pressure
from the United States and Europe. The
Correro Single, Futurou and several other
liberal military, Carlist and ultramontaine
newspapers will be prosecuted for attacking
the commissary and hospital staff in Cuba.
The opposition will bring the matter before
the cortps
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
BLACK is GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK.
Levi l.. Morton Hands Over the Reins
to His Successor.


to His Successor.
ALBANY, Jan. Frank S. Black of
Rensselaer, county was inaugurated as gov
took place in the assembly chamber of the
capitol and was witnessed by large as
semblage. An invocation by Bishop Doane
of the Episcopal diocese Of Albany opened
the ceremonies Governor Levi p Morton
delivered an address of considerable length
in the course of which he reviewed his ad-
ministration. the first under the new con
stitution, and the legislation during the
same period. In conclusion, addressing his
successor, Governor Morton said: 81 may
be permitted to congratulate you upon your
accession to the office of governor, par
ticularly by reason of the fact that the
financial and administrative affairs of the
state are in a prosperous and easy con-
dition; that you will have the support of
legislature, both houses OF which will be
in accord with the will OF the people; that
there are in prospect no bitter contentious
or controversies no serious differences on
public questions to be fought out through
your administration" Governor Black re-
sponded briefly. speaking of the feeling
of deep responsibility with which he as
sumed the duties of the Office to which he
had been chosen, and pedging his best
efforts to execute them faithfully and inn
partially. He concluded 10 follows:
II hope there is beior, us distinction
greater than which New York people ever
strove to reach it is that when the next
circle of wars is traced ,on the earth. the
American nation shall atand outside the
baneful ring. There is upon us all a duty
to curb the unbrdled speech whose ten
dency is to weaken and dssever, and to
tion which shall draw and hold us near
together
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
FIGHTING ron SENATORIAL noxons
ky1c's strcnPth Surprises Many I'm the
south Dakota Coutcst.

HURON, s. D., Jan. Especial Tele-
gram.) .)-All candidates for Emitted States
senator except Goodykoons: are here, but
1t is probable no caucus will be held, there
being about two-thrds OF the popuist MEM
bers Of the legislatures OH the ground.
Senator Kyle expresses Willingness to
caucus any time. His strength Is greater
than supposed, and he Is confident of sue
cess. Loucks has a fair following, but the
well known socialistic sentiment of Kidd,
his manager Is not winning friends for
him. Judge Plowman and friends are
quietly but earnestly at work
sensation was caused this afternoon by
a telegram from Deadwood, saying: Con
gresham Knowles devotes two columns to
roasting Plowman saying his strength in
the Black Hills Is only complimentary and
should not be regarded seriously"
Calvin leads as a candidate for speaker OF
the house and Jonas Lien has no opposition
for chief clerk of the house, while Simmons
will likely be made secretary of the senate.
CHAMBERLAIN, s. D., Jan. 1.-(Special)
j. l.. Lockhart. state commissioner of
school and public lands. 10 judge from
letter received by the officials of the United
States land office in this city, has decided
not to contest the entries of the home
steaders who were permitted by the local
land office officials to file on lands in Greg
ory county which are included within the
boundaries of school sections. The com
mssioners Office had inadvertently over
looked an act of congress dated February
49, 1891, which, among other things, says
that where settlements with view to pre-
emption or homestead have been made be-
fore the survey of the lands. which are
found to have been made on sections 16
and S6, those sections shall be subject to
the claims Of such settlers. This applies
to Gregory county, where several settlers
have been permitted to file on land en-
braced within school sections, upon which
they made settlement as squatters in 1890,
the land not having been surveyed until
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
THE BEE RuLlETIl

Weather Forecast for Nebraska ;
Snow; Colder; Northwesterly =
Page.
1. Remnant of Macco's Army Scatt
Corn Island the oh Jcct of Batti
Editor McCullagh's Gloomy End
Contest for Legislative ClcrkshiH
g. Railroads and the Exposition.
Montmorency Defeats Jim Den. "
3. New Years ut the White House.
Holiday observance In Omaha.
Railroad Scheme OF Peruvlans.
4 Editorial and Comment
3. Triumphs of Year just closed.
Uncle Dick Thompson of Indiana
On the origin of Indian Corn.
O. Council Bluffs Local Matters.
Drummct's story of Two Fights.
!. Comm erciil and Financial News.
In the Golden Days of Forty Nine
8 In the Field of Electricity.
Campaigning with General Grant.
%. Men who Make NcbraslSa's Laws.
II. Bits of Fcminine Gossip.
1 :. "My Revolution"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
BerIin's First of January.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-The advent of the New
Year was celebrated in the customary man
ner at the palace. After church, the en-
press and emperor of Germany held a grand
reception in the white hail. those present
including the chancellor. Prince Hohenlohe
the ministers, the presidents Of the Reichs-
tag and district. and the ambassadors and
the commanding generals During the
afternoon his majesty made a tour of the
am ha esies
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Lnurier omiltcI Grom nle LIst.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Westmlnster Ga
zette says it hopes that the omission of
the name of Wilfred Laurer. the Canadian
premier from the list of New Years honors
is not due to the fact that he Is a liberal
adding: Party politics must not be al
lowed to interfere with the recognition of
colonial statesmen. We hope that an early
opportunity will be taken to honor Mr..
I
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
REAR ADMIRAL sKERRETT is DEAD.
Snid to Have Been in Bad Health Ever
Since His Retirement

Since His Retirement.
WASHINGTON Jan. 1.-Rear Admiral Jo-
seph S. Skerrett, retired, died here today.
His death, while sudden, was not wholly
unexpected, as he had been in bad health
since his retirement from active service, in
July, 1894. The admiral was in the sixty
fourth year of his age, and is survived by
a widow, three daughters and two sons
The funeral will take place Sunday after
noon and the interment will be at Airing
ton.
Admiral SlSerrett had a long and honor
able career in the service of his country.
A native of Ohio, he entered the navy as
n midShipman in lSiS, passed through the
various grades, became a lieutenant in
1855, a lieutenant commander in 1862, and
was stationed at the Washington navy yard
the following year, after which he served
creditably during the civil war, on the
Shenandoah and the gunboat Katahdin.
He commanded the gunboat Aroostook
from 1864 to 1868, and was actively engaged
with the confederate forudcations at the
mouth of the Brazos river, Texas, I'm June,
1864, Subsequently he spent three years
surveying in the Pacific ocean, had com
mand of an expedition to Panama and
another to Apia, Samoa, to settle local
troubles with the United States consul;
was governor for two years of the naval
asylum at Philadelphia, later was in com
mand of the naval force- the Pacific
station. and was in Honolulu during the
exciting times following the revolution. 1t
is said that because of his suspected SYM
pathy with the annexation party, he was
summariy detached from thu command of
the station and transferred to the Asiatic
station, where he rendered valuable service
in connenction with the troubles i'm Corea,
leading up TO the Chness Japanese war.
While on the Asiatic station he reached
the retiring age in July, 1894, and was or
dered home.
MORRISTOWN, n. j., Jan. 1.-Ex-Con-
gressman Augustus W. Cutter died at his
residence in this place today from the eff
fac of al for
citis, He was born in 1895, and was life
long democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
RIGGS wife Deserts Him.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Morning Posts
Paris dispatch says that the princess of Chi
may-Caraman and her gypsy lover, Jancesi
Rigo, have been so pestered by the crowds
that they had to change their lodgings at
Buda Pesth. "Rgos wife" says the dis
patch, has decided to pay him back in his
own coin, and has disappeared with lover"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
COLD WAVE is ON THE WAY.

Drop i'm Temperature and snow
Promised by the weather Burenu.
Local Forecast Official Welsh received
telegram from headquarters last evening in
structing him to hoist the cold wave flag, as
the thermometer would probably take
drop of from 20 to 80 degrees during the
in temperature would probably be accom-
panied by snow.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
MCRAITH RENEws ms CHARGES
Repeats the story that Gompers Me-
EOiimiel with Chnirmnn .Inuns

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 1.-Secretary Nc
craith of the American Federation of La
Dor has resigned. In his letter of resgna-
tion he relterates his charges against Pres
ident Gompers, which created the sensation
at the recent convention OF the Federation
al Cincinnati. The charge made then. which
Mr.. McCraith reiterRtes tonight was that
Gomrers negotiated with National Chairman
Jones for the purpose of using the Fedora
tion's influence in behalf OF silver in the
recent campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
rLoT TO WRECK RHODES TRAIN.
Avengers on the Trail of the South
African Dictator.

AyCuECrS Inc TTNII OF tHV SVUIH
African Dictator.
Upright 1897, by Press Publishing Company)
CAPETOWN, South Africa, Jan. l.-tNew
York World Cablegram-Special Telegram)
"A plot to wreck Cecil Rhodes train on its
way from the south was discovered and the
extraordinary precautions taken in conse-
quence have startled the plotters. Seven
detectives who were put on the case have
been shadowing three Germans from the
Transvaal. Rumors connect the same men
with the burning of Rhodes country house
a week or so ago.
The country is wild for Rhodes There
have been torchlight professions and general
rejoicings here, and on Tuesday evening he
was banqueted. The Cape Dutch also are
loyal to him.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
FIRE RECORD FOR YEAR
Loss In Nearly Million Less Than In
hteen-Ninety-Fiye.

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-The annual report OF
Dennis j. swenie, chief Of the Chicago fire
department, shows that during the past year
5,674 fires have occurred. They caused
total damage of 81 $50 92O, which is 1898, $40
less than the damage done by fires in 1895.
The report also shows a decrease in the
number of fires. loss on the buildings and
their contents and the loss over insurance,
which amounted to only $s2,905
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
John l.. Yerkes Tor the senate.

CINCINNATI, Jan. Ia special TO the
Tlmes-star from frankfort, KY. says: To
prove that he has the backing of the presi
dent-elect, John l.. Yerkes. chairman OF
the republican state eeltral committee, Is
expected to announce himself as a candl-
date for United States senator next week
II Is believed that Boyle, Bradley and even
Hunter will withdraw before the extra sCg-
sion is called, and that It will be impos-
slble for the Blackburn people to block the
election.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Injured by his Horse WhiIe Hunting.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The condition OF Lord
Ford. who was severely injured by his horse
rolling on him while hunting with the stag
hounds on Wednesday at Borking, has
changed recently so as TO cause anxiety.
He passed restless night. and a physician
was In attendance upon him all night long
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Powder ENpIodcs nnd Kills one Man

%ENIA, o.. Jan. la corning mill be-
longing TO the Miami Powder company, To-
Gated at Goes five miles north of this
city. exploded this afternoon. killing Ja-
cob Kreitzcr instantly aud fatally lnjurlng
Joseph Happlng. KreitZer leaves a family
Happlng was not married. Loss, $1,000,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

PARIS, Jan. 1.-THE funeral service Over
the remains OF General Meredith Read
formerly consul general of the United
States here, took place in the American
church on the Avenue de rAlama. The
palbearers were: Consul General Samuel
e. Morse; Captain r. p. Rodgers, United
States naval attacbe; the secretary of the
British embassy, Mr.. Austin Lee and DR..
Amy, a member of the French institute
General Billot, minister of war, represented
President Faure.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
strike Settled by a CompromIse.

STONEHAM, Mnss., Jan, 1.-The strike
at the shoe factory of f. B. JENKINS q Co.
Was settled today. and over 100 operatives
returned 10 work. The strike was ordered
because of a 10 per cent reduction In wages
and compromise has been effected.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
New YEARS. Nay I'm Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. New Years
day was the occasion of a general cessation
OF business and exchange OF calls. The gov
ernment departments were closed and the
United States consulate displayed flags.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

LONDON, Jan 1.-The officials of the for
eign office today denied that the marquis
OF Salisbury dsapproyed of any features of
the proposed general arbitration treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
AZ reported from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Discovers yellow Fever Germ.

LONDON, Jan. Ia dispatch from Rome
to the Standard says that young Italian
doctor named Cacarelll who has himself re-
covered from the disease In Rio de Janeiro
has discovered the yellow fever germ. and
hes given the details OF his discovery under
seal to the Rome Academy of Medicine.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Princess Won Wredc's Divorce Suit.

PARIS, jan 1.-The case OF the princess
Won Wrede, who is suing her husband for
divorce on charge of having gone through
a marriage ceremony with an American heir
yesterday but the judgment has been de-
layed for a fortnight
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

LONDON, Jan. Ia Berlin dispatch to
the Standard says that the Free Association
Of Corn Exchanges has decided to tranaact
business without exchange formalties in
another hall as measure OF opposition to
me new bouise bill. Nearly all the other
corn exchanges are following suit
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Passengers Escape In Lifebonts.

ST. JOHN, n. b.. Jan. 1.-The Donaldson
steamer Warwick. Captain Kemp. from Glas-
gov, was lost last night on the MUIR lodges,
which she struck at full speed The psssen-
gers and crew escaped to sea In llfeboats
and were picked up by fishing schooner.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Warm New Years Day in Paris.

PARIS, Jan. 1.-There was the usual
New Years fair on the bouevards yester-
day, and numerous notable personages from
President Faure down were seen mixing
with the motley crowd and viewing the
booths. The weather was very mild the
people crowding outside the cafes as though
il were summer The chief novelty is a new
toy called "sarah's Cross" the allusion
being made to Nine. Bernhardts failure t.
get the coveted cross of the Legion of Honor
of which Baron Courcel, French ambassador
in London, has just received the grand
cross.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
DEATH IN A MEXICAN SILVER NINE.
Escape Cut on from Thirteen Men
and They and One Rcscucr Perish.

and They and One Rcscucr Perish.
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. IA terrible dis
aster has occurred in the Santa Gertrus
mine at Pachuca, one of the most famous
silver mines in the country. For some cause
not known fire broke out in one of the levels
of the old southern workings yesterday, cut
ting off the exit OF thirteen Mexican miners
Miners on the outside went to work to try
to put out the fire and save the men, One
Englishman, Ned Richards, an experienced
miner, went down in charge of the rescue
operations but pershed from suffocatiun. All
the Mexicans died from the same cause or
from burning. The bodies have not yet been
recovered. The affair caused the greatest ex-
element, as it is one OF the most horrible
mining accidents in the history of Pachuca
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
SENT HOME ny GENERAL wEYLER.
Family of Refugees from Cuba En
Route TO Denver Colo.


PITTSBURG, Jan. 1. - Nine Cuban
refugees, John Davis, his wife and seven
children. will leave here tomorrow morning
for indianapolis en- route to Denver, Colo,
their forme' home. They are destitute and
are being telped along by several railroads,
Mr.. Davis, who is a mining engineer and
expert accountant, was in 1894 appointed
receiver OF the Buena Vista plantation in
Cuba, which comprised about 1850 acress
and IS twenty-seyen miles from Havana
Shortly after General Weyler issued orders
TO destroy all crops the Buena Vista planta-
tlon blazed for three days and nights. Mr.
Davis then went to Havana and sought
transportation to the United States from
the son OF General Lee, who was acting
consul. He received no satisfaction, aud
was compelled to appeal 10 General Weyler
who at once issued orders for the family's
transportation TO Tampa Fla Mr. Davis
heard frequent reports Of Spanish atrocities
but hat never seen any peaceful citizen
murdered
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Cars New Years Wishes to France.
PARIS, Jan. President Faure is in re-

ceipt of telegraphic message from the
czar conveying his majesty's New Years
congratulations. The czar telegraphed:
desire to offer you my sincere congratu-
lations and TO express, as much on the
en.'ress' behalf as on my own our best
wishes for the prosperity of France. Among
the most agreeable recollections of the year
is our few days charming sojourn in your
beautiful country. 1t Is memory which
will remain ineaffceable. NICHOLAS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

Crisprs sun ns a Diamond Thief
E LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Daily Mails Romo
correspondent says that the proceedings
against siguor crlspi's son Luigi on a charge
OF theft OF the Countess cellere's diamonds
ksye been abandoned.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Hundred aud Seventy Deaths N Duy.

BOMBAY. Jan 1.-The deaths from the
bubonlc plague now average 40 daily.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-23

pi HLS R ..LGIA cured by DR. Miles PAIN
-S One cent dose" At all druggists
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-23

The following postmaster appoint
ments were made Saturday by Presi-
dent Neutrality-suspicious. Merritt, Bran
don; Joseph B. Eldredge, Randolph;
A. .. Spoor, Winooski.
Ten Cinnamon, who have been con-
fined in the jails at st. Adams and
burlington for the past two months,
have been released, and are now in
Boston. Chinese evidence was pro-
cured which satisfied United States
Commissioner George f. johnson OF
Burlington that the Celestials were
born in Uncle Sans territory.
Gov. Grout and party Of Vermont
ers viii visit the Nashville exposition.
The party will leave New York Oct.
18th, visit Gettysburg, Baltimore,
Richmond, Chattanooga, Nashville,
Washington and Philadelphia, return
ing to New York Oct. 22d. Fare for
the round trip, including hotel accom-
modations, sos. ANY wishing To 30
should notify Gen. w. II. Gilmore of
Fairlee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-23
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
neys is the chief cause OF bladder trou bles.
So the womb, like the bladder, was created
for one purpose, and II not doctored too
much is not liable to weakness or disease
except in rare cases. 1t is situated back of
and very close to the bladder, therefore any
pain, disease or Inconvenience manifested
in the kidneys, back, bladder or urinary
passages is often, by mistake attributed to
female weakness or womb trouble of some
sort. The error is easily made and may
be as easily avoided. To find out correct
ly, set your urine aside for twenty four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
kidney or bladder trou BILE. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney and blad-
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a medicine you should have the best. At
druggists for fifty cents and one dollar.
You may have a sample bottle and PAM
phlet. both sent free by mail. Mention
this paper and send your address to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghampton, n. Y. The
proprietors OF this paper guarantee the
genuineness of this offer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-23
The HappIesr Person Alive.

The person who has always been
well takes health as a matter of course
and doesn't appreciate it. The hap
piest persons are those who have been
cured after they have considerations
selves incurable; they become anxious
about their fellowmen and spread far
and wide the good news of their re-
gained health and the means by which
it was accomplished. There is great
army of such people today who owe
their present happiness and health to
DIR. Greene and his great medical dis
coveries. and the testimony they bear
of relief from the grip of decay and
death bears out the broad statement
that all the diseases arising out of the
nerves and blood can be quickly and
permanently conquered by this ia
nous specialist. Among the potent
remedies discovered by his research Is
the world-famed Nervura. DIR.
Greene's office is ut "a Temple Place,
Boston, Mass, and he may be con-
suited either personally or by letter
free of all charge. To be told exact
Nv your i'll and what to take to be well
by this great physician free of all cost
is the privilege of rich and poor alike.
A letter to him will receive instant at
tention, and his reply and advice will
be absolutely without charge.