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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
GEN. wEYLER ISSUES TWO Eprcrs.
Certain Sales Prohibited and "CuIti-
NnteM Znnen EsInhlishel.


HAVANA. Jan. 3.-General Weyler, from
Bayate encampment, issued two edicts, dated
on New Years day. They prohibit the ex-
istence and sale of hardware saddlery
clothing, provisions and medicines in towns
where Notifications do not exist. Eight
days after the date of the issuance of the
odict stores in all unprotected villages and
hamlets must be closed, and all of the goods
must be removed to stronger places This
same order applies to stores on sugar es-
tates unfortifed in the other provinces This
edict takes effect eight days after publica-
tion, and persons found guilty of violation
of these orders will be considered as rebel
sympathizers and tried and condemned as
such.
The second edet orders the formation of
a cultivated zone" around the larger
towns. a piece of ground will be allotted
free of charge TO the different families there
assembled, These families will be allowed
to plant vegetables and TO harvest the crops
thus raised. An exception is made In the
case of women who have brothers and hus-
bands now serving in the insurgent army
No allotment Of any kind viii be made for
them. This freehold use Of the land Will
last six mouths after the war Is over.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
is BROKEN TO THEIR HOPE
spain's Word Of Promise Kept Only to
Porto Rioans Ear.
REFORM MEASURES ARE DISAPPOINTING
Autonomists from the Antilles and
Liberals In Spain Severely Crit
icisc the Limitations Placed
ON Home Rule.

Copyright. 1897, by Press Publishing Company)
MADRID Spain, Jan. 3.-(New York
World Cablegram-Special Telegram THE
autonomist deputation from Porto Rico,
which came here to ask for the prompt
carrying out of promised reforms is bitterly
disappointed with the governments action.
The deputation had congratulated Premier
Canovas when the announcement was made
that certain reforms had been granted, on
having at least put into effect the provisions
of the bill which passed the Cortes. But
when the ten royal DEGREES putting these
reforms in force were published in the Ga
zette and had been carefully read, the mem
bers Of the deputation were deeply cha
grined and outspoken in dissent. They say
the West Indian autonomists want much
more, and cannot accept the government
measures.
After close examination of the DEGREES, the
liberal and republican politicians and their
leading newspapers severely criticise the re-
stricted very conservative use the present
government has made of the elastic and
broad powers conferred by the colonial re-
form act, drawn up in 1895 by Senior Abar
zuga and approved by the liberal govern
ment of Senor Sagasta. The Correo calls
the Porto Rico reform DEGREES a dangerous
tive self-government apparently is granted.
Senior Sagasta and the liberals say they
worded the bill with view to permitting
very much broader concessions. Senor Abar-
zuga says he would have construed it more
literally, especially under existing circum-
stances
The conflict between the government and
the opposition newspapers which denounced
the abuses in the commissariat and hospital
service in Cuba, continues with renewed
asperity on the part of the Heraldo and
the Imparcial, and with increased severity
on the part of the military and civil judges
prosecuting. Already all the implicated
writer's for eight newspapers have been sent
to prison, except those who being members
of the Cortes, are exempt from arrest
The Spanish government is much pleased
with the friendly attitude and assurances
of President Cleveland and Secretary Olney
when the Spanish minister communicated
to them the intentions Of Spain, as em-
bodied in the preamble and DEGREES relating
to the Porto Rico reforms. The ministerial
press echoes the impression In high quar-
ters that Spain has nothing to fear as long
as president Cleveland remains in office.
ARTHUR p HOIJGHTON.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
STORY OF WRECK.
sad Fate of the Cuban Fnibustcr
Comm Odorc,

CINCINNATI, Jan. IA special to the
Commerclal-Tribu from Jacksonville says:
Seventeen men accounted for out OF the
twenty-eight on the Cuban ilibuster Com
modore is the record here tonight, with a
slight chance of seven more yet alive. The
men came ashore at Daytona this noon, Cap
tain Murphy, Stephen Crane, the novelist;
the cook and two sailors. One of the latter,
William Higgins OF Rhode Island, died soon
after reaching land from the effects of the
high surf. One of the survivors gives the
following graphic details
THE tug sank at O'Clock Saturday morn
Ing twenty miles off New SMYRNA. All the
Americans on board remained until the last
moment. A traitor in Spanish pay was the
cause of the leak. The leak was discovered
at about a. m. The pumps would not work
long, though they did good service for a
while. Finding that the water gained ON
us, two boatloads of Cubans. twelve men in
all, were first sent of One boat, containing
six men, was capsiZed and | am afraid the
men were lost. One of the lifeboats, con-
tanning nine men, was swamped and a
hastily constructed craft was made up from
materials thrown to them and they then
disappeared from our sight.
Captain Murphy, STEPHEN Crane, Higgins
and myself and one other sailor took to the
ten-foot dingey at the last moment We
tried to save the men in the water around
us, but the heavy sea and binding winds
swept them from us. 1t required all our
efforts to keep our small boat right side
up For twenty-four hours we battled with
The heavy sea, constantly baling and at
last land was sighted. As we attempted to
land the wind drove us into the breakers and
in an instant the boat was overturned. For
an hour we battled for life and then man
aged to crawl out on the sands almost dead.
Captain Murphy saved Mr.. Crane by helping
him when cramp caught him. Higgins
was struck on the head by floating timbe!s
and he died soon after landing. He was a
good sailor and worked hard to save his
comrades"
The men are expected here tomorrow. Aid
was asked from Daytona yesterday, and as the
Three Friends was the only vessel in port
that could stand the seas, the Washington
officials were wired, asking permission to
send The tug out, even with revenue officers
on board. This was at p. IN. yesterday
Not hearing from this. the collector wired
the department Then }. NJ Barris wired
Senator Call and he replied later, saying
he had notified Mr.. Carlisle and the presi-
dunt Nothing was heard from the depart
ment as to aid in saving the lives Of Ameri-
can citizens up to late this afternoon. This
was brought about by a strong message
from Mr.. Barris, begging the department
in the name Of humanity to allow vessel
to leave. This brought the required permis
sion and at $50 tonight the Three Friends
steamed out on her errand of mercy.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
M'KINLEY's MOVEMENTS RECORDED
Prcsident-EIcct Spends u Quiet sun
day at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 3-President- elect Nc
Knley passed very quiet Sunday at the
home of NJ. A. Hanna. This morning in com
pany with Secretary Osborne of the national
committee, Mr.. Mckinley attended the
Franklin Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church. The pastor Rev. Dr. e. s. Leads,
IN his opening prayer, asked divine blessing
upon those called to high places. When Mr.
Mckinley returned from church he was
greeted at Mr. Hanna's home by Senator Cul-
lom of Illrois who had stopped over for
short visit on his way to Washington. The
senator and Mr.. Mckinley had a short con-
ference. In the afternoon a few OF the close
personal friends of tie president-elect called
upon him.
1t is the intention of Mr. Mckinley to de-
vote the coming week to the outlining OF his
inaugural message and for that reason it is
announced he desires to be left undisturbed
by callers as much as possible. Part of the
week Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley will remain at
the home of Mr.. Hanna and the latter part
of the week will be guests of Colonel Myron
7. Herrick on Prospect street. II the quiet
which he desires cannot be secured here, the
president-elect will return before the end
of tho week.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
STATE UNDER A BLANKET OF SNOW.
From IL Foot to Two Feet Deep on the
LeNcl md II Hns DriftcI nndIy.

WEST POINT, Neb., Jan. 3.-(Specal Tele-
gram.)-A heavy snow storm has been raging
here all day, with a high wind and severe
cold. The snow has drifted badly and the
streets are almost impossible. This evening
the snow lies eighteen inches deep on the
level and is still falling heavily. 1t is the
worst storm in many years.
HASTINGS, Jan. Especial Telegram y
A heavy blizzard started in last night and
Is still blowing Already ten inches OF snow
has fallen on the level and in many places
drifts are six and seven feet high. 1t is the
worst snow storm that has visited this sec
tion for several years. The atmosphere Is
sharp and filled with binding snow, which
makes it almost impossible for anybody to be
out. AS the city Is without illumination
there Is not person on the streets Every
incoming train on the various roads has been
much delayed by the severe storm.
CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Jam 3.-(Speclal
Telegram.)-A heavy snow began falling yes.
terday afternoon and has continued all day
with increasing force. A strong wind is
blowing, which is drifting the snow badly
There is every indication of an old-time
blizzard The mercury registers 16 above
zero.
SUTTON, Neb., Jan. Especial Telegram)
A severe snow storm with a high wind
set In last evening The snow is now six
inches deep and still falling.
WAYNE, Neb., Jan. Especial Telegram)
A severe snow storm Is raging here today,
which will be severe on stock and will cause
hardship for the farmers.
FREMONT, Jan, 3.-(special)-It com
menced showing here early this morning and
has showed steadily most of the day.
hard wind from the northwest has drifted
the snow badly and will probably delay
trains, especially on the branch lines of the
Elkhorn. 1t is the heaviest snow that has
fallen here in two years The mercury
stood at ten above this morning and had
only risen three degrees by noon. The snow
has drifted so much as to spoil sleighing
prospects.
YANKToN, S. D., Jan. 3.-(special Tele-
gram.)-A severe storm has prevailed here
since daylight with high wind The snow
is drifting and fears are entertained that
railroad traffic may be blocked. TIE storm
rs general throughout the state.
EXETER, Neb Jan. 3.-(special) Warn,
misty. almost April weather, since Christ
mas put sudden check on cornhusklng, as
all the frost came out OF the ground. making
It impossible TO get into the fields. Fortu-
nately there Is but little corn to husk
yet In the vicinity of this town, For the
five days following Christmas. ear corn was
marketed at this point at the rate OF 5000
bushels per day. nearly all 1t corn that had
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
sPANIARDs HAVE LITTLE TO FEAR
Do Not Look with Apprehension on
EiIibustprs.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The Spanish au-
thorities feel little apprehension from re-
ported tilibGstering expeditions, owing to the
thoroughness with which the Cuban coast is
being patrolled by the Spanish forces. 1t is
pointed out that the success of the expedi-
tions largely depends upon the ability to de-
liver the goods to the insurgents, and that
the mere landing of an expedition counts for
little.
Under the system established by General
Weyler the movement of any considerable
ineurgent force toward the coast is noted as
a step toward meeting an expedition. The
insurgents have no pack trains nor the ordi-
nary means of transportation of military
stores and are Obliged to receive and carry
goods by hand. In handling boxes of guns
or any considerable supply of ammunition,
a large number of men is necessary to dis
pose of an expedition by hand. For this
reason the apI roach of the Three Friends eX-
pediton was made known to the Spanish
commanders by the movement of large in
surgent force toward the coast. A battle en-
sued and the insurgents were driven inland.
The point a; which the Three Friends sub
sequently tried to land is that to which the
insurgent force was headed.
At present II is said, this patrol Is so COM
pete that no considerable force of insurgents
can move without unmasking the destina-
tion of an expedition and thus giving ample
time for it's apprehension. This is but one
means of apprehension. however and it does
not diminish the scouting of expeditions be-
fore their departure.
According to official advices received here
the insurgents are in a desperate condition
since the death OF Maceo. The report that
Gomez crossed the eastern trocha is appar-
entity disposed of by a statement coming
from reliable source on the island saying
that on December 22-some time after the
date Of the reported crossing of the trocha-
Gomez was still held to the eastward of that
line. 1t Is believed, also by Off
cials that the insurgent leader. La Cret is
either dead or dangerously wounded The
disposal OF him from the actual field conflict
is regarded as next in importance to the
death of Maceo. 1t is pointed out that the
insurgent cause is one depending on leaders
and that the cause itself will end with the
disposal OF the leaders.
Close scrutiny is being made by officials of
the circumstances under which the steamer
Dauntloss left Jacksonville. The stated pur-
pose of the vessel was wrecking expedition
and for this no clearance papers were needed.
1t Is believed, however, by the Spanish au-
thorlties that the Dauntless has gone to sue
cor the party which first went on the Three
Friends, and failing to land in Cuba, re-
turned to No Name Key off the Florida
coast. The information sent here leads to
the belief that after the Dauntless has taken
on board the party at No Name Key she will
proceed to Cuba and carry out the
expedition which the Three Friends failed
to land.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
MACEO SAID TO DE ALIVE
Claimed that the Insurgent Leader
Still nrenthes.

StiIi Brenthes.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. 3,-Thomas Lovelace
second lieutenant of the Soledad, which was
wrecked of the north coast of South America
last October, is spending a few days here
with his mother. While wrecked, Lovelace
spent three days at Havana, and has Just
returned from the Cuban country. He talked
Interestingly with a reporter and asked re-
garding the reported death of Maceo said:
Il am convinced that Maceo is not dead
In my opinion the story of his death was
promulgated by the insurgents themselves
The Vamoose that sailed from New York
and is at present detained at Key West can
make twenty-eight miles an hour, and |
have some pretty reliable information that
her object was to convey Maceo to the other
side OF the island, where he might join Gomez
and the two plan the campaign together
nave not the slightest doubt, in fact. that
Maceo Is recovering from his wounds. The
insurgents will take no aggressive action
until his complete recovery"
Continuing, Lovelace said "In those
three days at Havana, ! saw sxty-eight in
surgents executed on sandbar near the
ship. They stood the prisoners up in squads
or eight or ten and then one soldier was Sc
lected to pick them off one at time, just
as though they were shooting rats
The prisoners were in all sorts of atti-
tudes. while the shooting was going on
some were kneeling in prayer. others were
standing erect, but none of them showed any
signs OF fear. The prisoners ranged In age
from boys who could not have been over is
to grey-headed men. None of the executors
lasted long. | saw one squad of ten men
shot down in about fifteen minutes. At one
time ! saw three officers OF the insurgents
executed, and they were allowed yolley
from ten soldiers"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
LATEST ADvIcEs FROM MANILA.
Jupnn May Send II Squadron to Assist
the INSURGENTS,

MADRID. Jan. S.-The United States min
lister, Mr.. Taylor had a long conference
with the duke of Tetuan, minister of for
eign affairs. on Saturday.
AdvIces from Manila state that three
tugs and gunboat with coo troops have
dislodged n body OF rebels who occupied
portions OF the harbor works. II Is reporte d
that several insurgent prisoners viii be
shot at Manila tomorrow, and the public
prosecutor has asked that the death penalty
be imposed upon sixteen others who we've
tried yesterday.
Reports from Manila state that the reyele-
tloas brought about during the trial have
caused a great sensation. One nsurgent
said he knew Japan intended to send
squadron TO the Philippines aud to recog-
nlze the insurgents as beligerents pro-
vded the whole OF the provinces joined IN
the rebellion
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
Knn.ns Civ liz plensed.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. S-The Times in a
special edition, giving review of the bus
mess of the past year, pays: No city in
tho union has been moro kindly dealt with
Moro cattle, sheep, hogs and horses were
received at the stock yards than in any
year in lis history, the business of the
the receipts of year ago. The prices paid
for cattle were from 40 to 80 per cent a
hundredweiGht higher than In 1895. Three
blned capital of $2, 100000. have paid $l0,-
100000 wages TO "a 900 employees, and
turned out finished products valued at
clare they have acquired new territory and
added to their lists of customers during
the past year, and general prosperity is
aUpurent
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
REPENTs HER HAsTY MARRIAGE.
Detroit Girls Experience I'm the Mat
rimonin1 Lottery.

BRUSSELS, Jan. 3.-Writing to a Brcs-
sells newspaper, the princess of Chimay-
Caraman protests against the newspaper
campaign of publicity and calumny in con-
nection with her elopement with the Hun
garian Gypsy musician, Janesi Rigo The
princess says: american children are edu-
Gated with view OF asserting their inde-
pendence, and, when necessary, Drawing the
worlds prejudice and calumniee. That,
however, does not preserve the American
girl from the possibility of falling into error
l drifted with the fashion, debating union
between nobility and wealth. Chicago
heiresses are reproached with the pursuits
of coronets. Surely this is better than pur-
suing a dot. Having recognized my error
and my heart having spoken, two courses
were open to me, namely, adultress. hypoc-
risy or leaving the marital domicle.
chose the latter, fully recognizing to what
exposed myself. The divorce law was not
made for nothing, and my position will
eventually be legalized my marriage with
Rigo being only question of time
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
GuNsHoT uAsTENs THE MARRIAGE
Young Iowa Girl Follows Her Lover
MhOm Her Enther lrnNc OF.

WEBSTER CITY Ia Jan. 3.-(Special
Telegram)-Miss Mary Hargraves, aged II,
the daughter of farmer living just over the
line in Wright county, was married today to
Paul w. sutton, until recently her fathers
hired man. Sutton, at the time of the mar
riage, was suffering from a gunshot wound
inflicted by the brides father Sutton has
been working for Hargraves for the past siA
months and had fallen I'm love with Mary.
Her parents did not lock with any favor
upon the affection which they saw spring up
between the two, but favored the suit OF
young man, neighbor, who owned his own
farm and has been very persistent in his
attentions to the girl. Sutton was discharged
week ago to get him away from her, but
since that time he has been lingering around
the nelghborhood. This norning he called at
Hargraves' house and asked to see the daugh-
ter. The old man went into the bedroom as
soon as he saw him coming and. taking a
double-barreled shotgun, went to the door
and warned sutton to lea5e @. Because Sutton
did not 60 as soon as Hargraves thought he
should, the old man fired both barrels of the
gun at him, one charge taking effect in
tho right shoulder and arm, Sutton went to
a neighbor's where the wound was dressed.
Before the job was completed he received
note from the girl, telling him where she
was and that he had her sympathy. The let
ter said further that If he would come inn
mediately she would go with him and be
married The ceremony took place at Oak
land Valley
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
IN HIS LAST RESTING PLACE.
Funeral of the Late j. N. McCuIingh
Held in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2.-Services over the re-
mains of Joseph b. McCulagh, editor Of the
Globe Democrat who died laet week as the
result Of an accident, were held this after
noon at the residence OF his sister-in-law,
Mrs. Manion.
Rain had been falling all day without inter
mission and the weather wes cold. but not
wihstanding, there was a large attendance
of friends and admirers OF Mr.. McCullagh.
Mr.. McCullaghs remains, which reposed in
a casket of cedar covered with black broad
cloth, were in the parlor surrounded by
many evidences of love and esteem in the
way OF floral offerings. Some time before
the hour set for the services n considerable
number OF persons passed before the casltet
and viewed the remains. On top of the plain
casket their eyes met square silver plate, en-
which was the inscription "At Rest. Joseph
B. McCullagh."
Promptly at o'clock quartet began the
services by singing Cardinal Newman beau
tiful hymn, Lead, Kindly Light" Rev
John Snyder pastor OF the Unitarian church
of the Messiah, read the 29d Psalm, begin
ming. THE Lord Is my shepherd" At the
conclusion OF this he paid a beautiful tribute
to the dead In few well-chcsen words
Among other things, he told of the almost
countless good deeds he had known Mr.. Nc
Cullagh to do in secret He touched upon
the religious views of the deceased He
did not know IL Mr.. McCullagh had any spe-
cial religious convictions, but he wes not
fearful for his friend. He had helped the
poor, he had lifted up the fallen, and in the
last day, when all men shall stand before
their Maker for Judgment, the speaker felt
sure his friend would be among the blessed
ones to whom would be spoken the words
well DONE thou good and faithful servant"
Come Unto Me-" was then sung by the
quartet, and prayer by Rev. w. w. Boyd
of the Second Baptist church. ended the serv-
ices. As the casket was being borne to the
heaSe the quartet sang, Beyond the Smil-
ing and the Weeping" The active pail
bearers were members Of the Globe-D mocrat
editorial staff and heads of departments
Among the honorary pallbearers we're the
editors of the other st. Louis papers and
men prominent in political and business life
in this city. Hon Henry Watterson. editor
of the Louisville Courier-Journal, was the
only one from out OF town.
Among those in attendance from outside
st. Louis were Mrs. Rachael Souter of Brook
lyn, N. Y. and Mr.. William b. Armstrong OF
Chicago, sister and nephew, respectively, of
Mr.. McCullagh. The interRient was at Belle
fonta!ne cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
THREE MEN KILLED IN A WRECK.
Missouri Pacific Freight Train Runs
Into n IundsIiue

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 3.-Missourl Pacific
freight No ran into landslide near New
Haven, Mo-, sixty-seven miles west of here,
at 2:SO o'clock this morning, killing En-
gineer Homer Evans, Fireman Henry Hook
up and Brakeman j. e. Mcqueen, all of this
city. The locomotive and twelve cars went
into the Missouri river, along which the
track ran. The landslde was caused by the
heavy rains, The track was cleared during
the day and the trains are running as usual
tonight, but while repairs to the roadbed
and track were being made the passengers
mail and express were transferred by boat
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-04
Land TITLES CIoudcd.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. "a Special TO The Re-
public from Ferry, Okl, says:
News received here from Washington is
that Secretary Francis has reversed eX-
Secretary Smiths decision relative to
claim holders who made runs from the In
dian reservation to the Cherokee strip
in September, 1898. The report has caused
considerable excitement and hundreds of
contests before the land Office will result.
Several hundred persons are affected;
Smith held that persons who obtained
claims by running from Creek, Otoe. Usage
and Ponca Indian country were disquali-
fed and Secretary Francis decides that
they are qualiled.