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Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
MkENyA Is TO SUCCEED FIELD
Selection of New Attorney General
Not So Easy.

CHICAGO. Nov. ls.-A special from Wash
ington says: Attorney General McKenna's
appointment as associ-te justice of the su-
preme court of the United States to succeed
Justice Field has been formally decided upou
by the president and heartily approved by the
cabinet. The succession to the Department
of Justice is still open. The presidents
Qrivate files contain letters from all over the
country suggesting names. including those OF
many men who have hitherto not been men
tioued publicly. Judge Waymire Of Califor-
mia appe-rs TO be in the lead thus far. A
number OF letters from New York suggested
John ]. McCook. 1t is stated that were 1t
not for geographical considerations John s.
Runnells of Chicago would have been favor
ably considered. II was deemed impossible,
however, to have two cabinet officers from
Illinois. The same attention to political
surveying has prevented the active consid-
Grafton OF Judge Nath-u Goff of West Vir
ginia, who is too near Maryland to receive
active consideration. 1t is believed the Iresl-
dent will not see his way clear to leaving
the Pacific slope out Of the cabinet, and in
that event Judge Waymire is likely to be
the man
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19

LONDON. Nov. 1s.-CNew York World
Cablegram - Special Telegram.)-Detectlye
Inspector Froest, WHO has been inquirlng
into the story OF the alleged detention of an
American named Clay in a doctors house
on Harley street, London, is satisfied that the
letter conveyed to the American embassy is
hoax There is no private lunatlc asylum
in Harley street, which is inhabited by the
elite Of the London medical profession. The
name Of the American. who has been m ssing
for the last year, is Henry S. Clay, whereas
the letter brought to the embassy was signed
Henry Z. Clay.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
AuroxoMIsTs ARR LOSING FAITH.
No Sign Yet of the Promised Reforms
I'm Cuba.

NEW YORK, Nov. ls--A dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says: There is no sign
of the full text of the promised reforms and
In consequence the hopes of the most op-
timistlc autonomists are dwindling The
fault lies not with General Blanco. There is
every reason to believe that his promises on
arrival were made in good faith. He is evil
IDENTIFY deeply incensed at the false position
in which ne is placed. He cabled a day or
two ago to Madrid, saying General Weyler
had deceived him as to the condition of the
army and the government has misled him re-
garding its sincerity in promising autonomy
and broadly hinted that he felt incl.oed TO
ask TO be relieved.
The Herlld correspondent has just returned
from a two days trip through Havana to
Artemisa. Every military commander Of
town he met said he had not received any
orders regarding the extension Of the zones
Of cultivation. The condition OF the recon-
centradOes is not altered. Their sufferings
are appalling. The Herald's correspondent
adds; Unless General Blenco speedily makes
more headway than he has done yet autonomy
will be a dead letter in the Cuban issue"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
PORTE BACKS DOWN
Announces It's Readiness to Make
Satisfactory Settlement
ALL OF kuSTRIA'S DEMANDS TO 3: MET
Indemnity to Be Paid for Insalt to the
Consul at Mersina.
SALUTE THE FLAG OF FRANCIS JOSEPH
Agree to Pay the Claim for Transporting
Turkish Troops.
Lutte THE FLAG OF FRANCIS JOSEPH
CAN ACT PROMPTLY WHEN NECESSARY
Energetic Measures Adopted by
Austria Induce the sultan for
Once to Abandon His Usual
Policy of Delay.

CoNSTANTGNOPLE, Nov. 1s.-It wac not
until after midnight last night that the Aus
trian ambassador here, Baron de Caliee, re-
eeived note from the Turkish government
announcing a readiness TO make a sats-
factory settlement Of all the Austrian de-
mands regarding the msltreatment Of Herr
Brazzafello. the agent OF the Austrian-Lloyd
steamship company at Merslna, respecting
the insults offered TO the Austrian consul al
that place and On the subject OF the arrears
due the Oriental Railroad company. which
is operated by Austrians. for transportating
Turkish troops durHg the recent war be-
tween Turkey and Greece. Consequently an
indemuitY will be paid Herr Brazzafelo the
Austrian flag will be saluted by Turkish
fort or war ship, and the sum of ESQ 900
1880 ,oO0) will be paid the Oriental Rail-
road company.
The Turkish note to Austria is con-
cilntory and lays stress upon the friendly
relations existing between the sultan OF Tur-
key and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria.
1t is now said that the arrears due the
Oriental Railroad company amount to ST. 500,
900, instead Of 1880 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
NO DELAY IN THE THORN TRIAL.
Effort Made TO Secure Jurymen Who
Are Physically sound.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-It is promised that
there will be no delay on the part of either
the prosecution or defense in the Thorn case,
which will be begun next Monday. Psrticu-
lar attention has been given by the sheriff
to the physical condition and medical his
tory OF the 100 talesmen summoned for jury
selection.
Mrs. Mack now declines TO talk on the
Guldensuppe murder except with the aid Of
an Interpreter The house has been searched.
Her statements about the disposition Of the
body are conflicting. She asserts the disereo-
aney arose through her Imperfect knowledge
of English. II is believed the new trial will
not extend beyond ten days from Monday
and 1t may be concluded within a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
spaniard. Arc PIenseh

Copyright, 1881. by Press Publishing Company)
MADRID. Nov. 1s.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram.(-In financial
and political circles considerable pleasure
has been caused by the official telegram
from Marshal Primo de Rivera announcing
the Submission of Aguanildo, with all the
principal chiefs and numerous insurgents, In
the Philippine insurrection, which thus
virtually has received its death blow, as
Aguinal1o was the soul OF the rising This
pcSs is somewhat cast in;o the shade by the
excitement created by tie approaching ar
rival Of General Weyler Ilis puts all
Spanish parties in a futter, as even the
CaIlists and republicans compete with
Robero Robledo and the extreme conserya-
tiyes in bidding for the support OF the
soldier who is believed by all to be am
bilious, INSCRIPTIONS and popular with GER
tain parliamentary and patriotic elements.
This places the governmest in an awkward
predicament, as other military personages,
Its own followers and the liberal democrats
insist upon an explanation being demanded
of Weyler concerning his alleged deelara-
tions on leaving Havana
ARTaURtE. HoUGHToN.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19

north coast on Monday Hisht the insur-
gents fred on the forts OF canatro Caminos
on the outskirts OF Havana. but without dis
astrous result They attacked the town OF
San Juan, province OF Santa Clara. as al
ready eabled. and succeeded In burning
few houses and sacking two stores at the
rear Of the town. They bu'ned two railway
culverts to cut of reintprnemeuts. but were
finally repulsed, leaving eight killed. The
insurgents have burned large portion Of
the cane fields on the Portugalete plantation,
this province. the property Of Senior Manuel
Calyo.
General Bernal having left Colona with
large force. a squad of thirty men belong
ing to the San Quintin battalion. who struck
OF from the main body to explore the line
of march. was fallen upon and macheted by
the insurgents
According to reports from Jaruco, twenty
five to thirty reconcentrados die there daily
from famine. The whole garrison is sick
at Manzanillo. Colonel Escario. who es-
co-ted provision wagons to Guamana found
the garrison there suffering severely OF fever
and lack OF food. One officer and twenty
soldiers had died Of starvation.
The only persons who have gone to the
American consulate to contribute to the fund
for the relief of the reconcentrados are
senores Mlia Perez and yiuda de Punes,
who contributed 50 in paper currency and
$3.50 in silver. All others apply to the con-
suls.e for money
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
PLANNING TO EXTEND THE GRANGE.
Appropriation for the Lecture Fund
is Nearly Doubled.

HARRISBURG Nov. 1S.-A resolution was
adopted at today's grange meeting appro-
priating $500 for the use OF the assembly Of
the Priests Of Demeter. resolution to
amend the constitution by reducing the fees
OF women under q years was defeated.
Master-elect Aaron Jones OF Indiana made a
report IN regard to plans for extending the
order during the coming year. Five thousand
dollars will be set aside as a lecture fund;
$4,000 more than is now used for this pur-
pose.
The grange closed lis session tonight, and
many OF the delegates left SON after ad-
iournment for their homes. The next an
nual convention will be held in November,
1898 al Concord, y. II.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
wEYLER ARRIVES UNEXPECTEDLY,
Steamer Reaches Port n Day Ahead of
Schedule Tiuc,


CORUNNA, Spain, Nov. 1S.-The Spanish
steamer Montsserrat, which left Havana On
Sunday, October 81 with General Weyler. the
former captain general OF Cuba, on board,
and which subsequently, touched at Gibara
and at Porto Rico. arrived here Unexpectedly
today. 1t was not due 20 arrive here accord
ing to the announcements until Friday even
ing. The newspaper campaign for and
against a popular demonstration in honor of
General weyler is 20 fierce that the editor
of the anri-weyler paper. La Voz de Galicia,
has challenged the editor of the weyler or
gan, El Nord-Quest, TO fight duel.
AS previously cabled the moderate repub-
licans and Carlists are in favor of the demon
strltion. while the republicans, liberals and
socialists are opposed TO il and are orgauiz-
ing for a INSTRUMENTATION.
AS soon as possible after the Montserrat
was signaled crowds Of people packed the
harbor from all parts of the city, and a fee.
of boats. filed with adHiirers Of General
Weyle-, started to meet the steamer ani
escort it 10 the quay.
Every craft Of every description that the
port afforded was Chartered to convey in
dividuals, societies and clubs to the Mont
serrat. A number of deputat.ons went on
board the vessel.
The commandant OF Corunna had brief
interview with General Weyler, simply con-
veying to him the desire OF the queen regent
and the government to receive him as
speedily as possible al Madrid.
General Weyler did not go on shore. He
his decided to remain on the Mon,serrat
until it reaches Barcelona, for which port it
will sail direct at O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing. Thus far there has been no disturbance
of any kind whatever
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19

One Hundred Men Cut Down by CHIEF
Samory,

CAPE COAST CASTLE, Nov. 1s-The gov
ernor of the Gold Coast colony reports there
has lot been any collision whatever between
the British colonial forces and Chief Samory
up to the present. An eyewitness of the
fight between the followers of Chief Samory
and the French force ca August 20 last says
it occurred near Bonita. The French force
numbering about 100 men. was cut TO pieces
Another account OF the affair says the Fre-ch
officers were invited TO a palaver and seized
by the Sofas, who captured the rifles. stores.
reserve ammunition and eight horses be.oug-
ing 10 the expeditio1.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
COLORADO AT THE EXPOSITION
Prof. Taylor of Nebraska Talks to the
HortiCulturists.

DENVER, Colo, Nov. ls.-CSpecal Tele-
gram)-The Colorado Horticultural society
met in Condition TO-DAY TO consider the ques-
tion Of an exhibit at the Transmiseissippi Ex-
position. Prof. F. W. Taylor of Lincoln.
Neb.. gave an extemporaneous address on
Horticultural Education" showing the ad-
vantages 10 be gained to fruit growers
through the exhibition. a greater part OF
the afternoon was taken up by the society
in discussing the best methods for collect
ing the exhibit, the consensus of opinion be-
ing that there should be an effort made 10
make the Colorado display a fine one. The
discussion resulted in the appointment of a
committee to work with that end in view.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
AFTER wEYLEK's CHIEF OF STAFF.
Blanco Wants Him to Explain His
Cattle transactions

HAVANA, Via Key West, FIal, Nov. IS
Marshal Blanco has requested the military
authorities at Madrid TO send Colonel Eseri-
bano former chief OF stan of General Weyler.
back to Cuba to account for his actions in
the matter Of cattle supplies.
General Qlintin Barderas, whom General
Gomez last September ordered TO be court
ma'tialed for disobedienee to a special in
s:ruetion as 20 military procedure, has been
arrested by order OF the Cuban commander
ln-ehief on a charge Of immortality.
General Garlic has reached the camp Of
General Gomez with 1000 cartridges from re
expedition that Teeently landed neaf Glen
fuegos.
Reports from Pinar del Rio say that an
expeditiea has landed at Lss Posess. 90 the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Nan.en,. Nest Trim North.

CHRISTIANA, Nov. lS.-Hialmar Johan-
nessen. the Norwegian army officer who was
with Or. Frldjof Nansen in the latter's re-
cent arctic expedition referring TO the plans
for the doctors next trip north says ar
rangements have already been made fo- a
sojourn hut on Franz Josef land. The
Fran, Nansen's ship, will be accompanied
by large vessel called the Shareholder. There
will be many more dogs and more scientific
men and one OF the ships will advance
through the ice until ieebound. From there
sledge expeditions will start north. The other
ship viii keep on the ice border. making
scientific investigations on the ice. in the
water and at the bottom of the sea.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
GERMAN OCCUPANCY OF KIAo-cHAu
Chinese officials Said TO he Little Com
cerneI Over situniinn

LONDON, Nov. 1s.-Acccrding TO a special
dispatch from Shanghai Admiral Won Diele-
rich, commander of the German cruiser
Division, before landing marires at Kiao-
Chau on Monday morning notified the
British, French and Russian admirals Of his
intention, and 1t is said that the Russian
admiral expressed approval The Chinese
do not appear to be much distressed over
the matter, declaring that Russia Germany
and France are preparing to attack Japan
ana will use Kiao-Olau as a naval base.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA.
Officers Considering Contest Brought
hx Dennsel Medical Direcinr

by Deposcd Medical Director
CINCINNATI, Nov. 1s.-A special to the
Commeroisl-Trihun from Norfolk. Va. says:
The supreme officers of che Catholic knights
of America convened here today in semi-an-
nual session, with all officers present. The
matter Of the contest OF Former Medical
Director ]. Averdick Of Coving;on. KY. for
the Office now held by DR.. Bremon, will
probably come up tomorrow. President Fen
ney states that up TO this time DR.. Averdck
has refused TO surrender his books. The
courts may be called on to compel him to
give up the books. Should such a course
be resorted 10 the matter will be carried
into the Kentucky courts, under the laws
OF which the order is chartered. DR.. Aver
dick, who was in office six years, was re-
moved last Nav
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
MANY PERISH on CHILKOOT TRAIL.
Prospectors All Describe the Journey
as Perilous.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1s.-A special to the
Record from San Francisco says: George
Pope of Chicago has written to a friend
here from Sheep camp, on the Chilkoot
trail. The letter is dated October 2s, and
gives the latest news of the condition Of
the men who are stranded on the way to
Klondike. He said a severe storm was rag
ing on the range He continues:
The other day a man told me that al
least twenty men had perished on the trail
within the last few weeks. l have not
been able to verify his statement. Al every
town and settlement, where prospectors are
compelled TO stop, the men have stories TO
tell of the dangers OF the journey. Their
advice is to avoid the trip al any cost"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19

At New OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, from Co
penhagen; Amsterdam, from Amsterdam;
Britannia, from Naples.
AT n-Sailed-Adriatic for New
York; waeslsnd. for Philadelphia.
At Cherbours-Sailed- for New
York
New York
At -sailed-Yeendam, for New
York
At Plymouth-Arriyed-Fu Bismarck,
from New York. for Hamburg.
At n-Arriyed-Mobile. from New
York
At Llverpool-Arriyed- Rhynland, from
Philadelphia.
At Bremen-Arrived-Tra from New
York. via Southampton. a.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Increase in unitarian Churches.

NEW YORK, Nov. h-The thirteenth an
nual meeting of the Unitarian conference
Of the middle states and Canada was
opened in All Souls church here today. The
report of Secretary Morehouse showed that
while during the decade from 1871 TO 1881
the Unitarian churches had decreased tye
in number. during the decade from 1887 TO
1897 there had been a net increase Of thir-
teen. ten OF which are self-supporting. In
the last ten years $4,000 has been spent
in the middle states and Canada for the
erection Of church edifces. The old officers
we're reelected.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Passed a Buruiur shin.

LONDON, Nov. lS.-The British steamer
Indralem. which arrived at Greenock No
yemher II, from Norfolk and Newpost News
via Belfast, reports October 2S. in latitude
2s. Longitude 20. ship was seen on FIRE II
was apparently sb9ut l.iOO tons burden and
built Of iron. As far as could be seen from
the Indralem's deck there was no, sign Of
life on deck and the boats were gone. Its
ideatity could net be made out.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
woodf"-d Expresses Gratitude.

MADRID, Nov. ls.-At the meeting OF the
cabinet today letter from the United States
minister, General stewart L. Woodford, was
read, expressing the satisfaction and graf
itude of the United States government rela-
tive to the settlement OF the Competitor
case and other current matters. The com
municatiOn created good impression in po-
litical quarters
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
No SIGN of Cuhnn suhmI,.ion.

MADRID, Nov. lS.-The Havana CORE
spOndeut Of the Heraldo Of this city has
cabled his paper saying that in spite OF the
concessions made TO the Cuban autonomists,
and In spite Of the appointment OF au:oao-
mist projects in the different provinces Of
Cuba, thsro does aot exist a single sign of
the approaching submission Of the insur-
gents
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Reed Not Going 20 Leave Maine.

NEW YORK, koy ia dispatch to the
Herald from Portland Ne. says: Speaker
Reed was asked II there was any truth in
the reports printed in New York to the effect
that he contemplated going 10 that city TO
live ami practice law.
Il don't know anything about these re-
poT:s myself" ke said, ''but there is no
truth in them. Reports Ike this have been
started several tines OF late. You can set
them down as ridiculous"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Arrested for whitecap outrage.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Nov. ls-Ioday nine
well known citizens in the southern part Of
the county were arrested for whitecapping
All were indicted by the grand jury. II Is
alleged that on the night OF August II the
men took Milton Southers and his old
mother from their home by force and cruelty
whipped them. The names OF the men ar
rested are William Saxton, Eli Eads, George
Haytzock. Oscar Mitchell. John Mitchell.
Maurice Lucas. Everett Chambers. George
Palmer and Charles Bodkins All gave bond
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
steamer Maritime Ashore.

LONDON. Nov. 1s.-The British steamer
Captain Hughes, Galveston, oeto-
Der %, for Bermen, is ashore at Egmond-
Ton the North seal. Assistance has
been sent. Parltime was reported passing
Prawl point November lG
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Earthquakes Disturb Austria.

PRAGUE, Nov. 1S.-There were several
earthquake shocks on Tuesday night at Asch
Falkonau and Carlsbad, and on Wednesday
morning there were violent subterraueous
disturbances, accompanied by deep rumbings
and rocking movement Of the ground IN
several places Of upper Yogtland. saAony.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
No Effort to Discover Murdercrs.

BERLIN. Nov. lS.-Bishop Anser. vicar o.
the German Catholic missions in China, has
received a dispatch from South Shan Tun,
saying that the murder OF the Rhenish mis-
sIonaries. Mes and Vennle, was committed
in the village of Chang Klo Chuang. The
Christians defended themselves, wounding
some Of their assailants. Nothing was done
by the mandarins TO discover the murderers
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Ekecutions Against Centractors.

PITTSBURG, Nov. N-EXecuti0ns aggre-
eating nearly $4,000 were Issued today
against the firm Of Hulings Bros, the con
tractors who were building the Chanoine
dam on the Ohio river at Merrill, Pa. II is
said that the executions were issued on ac-
count OF the announcement that the govern
ment was goinS 10 take the contract for the
building OF the Merrill dam away from the
firm
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19

CANEA, Nov, is.-The Kaiserin Augusta.
II Is announced, viii arrive here tomorrow
and embark the German detachment OF the
international troops which have beeO On
duty here since March last
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
Emperor,. signIficant MarnIng.

BERLIN, Nov. lS.-The ceremony OF
swearing in the guards recruits took place
here today, They were warned by the en-
perOr that they might be called upon to fight
an enemy within the empire.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-19
DENIES THE WRIT

Supreme Court Declines to Eject 0maha's
Police Commission.
REJECTS BlRKHAUSER'S APPLICATION
Relator Has No Right in the Case Under
the Law.
VALIDITY OF CHARTER NOT PASSED ON
Question of Its ConstitutOnality Not Con.
sidercd at Present.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-18
SILK UMBRELLAS.
Three UMBRELLAS Wa Want YoT
to See.

to See.
Ladies 20 inch Umbrella, good
silk, steel rod, nice handle, for
Another Ladies' Silk Umbrella.
as above described, but a finer
grade. for 81. So
Gentlemen's Black Silk Um-
breila, % inch, heavy silk, metal
rod, with crook handles, great
value, for 81 so
White Ground Piques, with
small printed dots and figures;
goods well worth l23 cents
for s Cents yard.
Wash Muslins, warranted fast
colors, ~ inches wide, god sc.
value, for s re Gents gard.
Black Albatross, for light weight
dresses, all wool, yard wide, a good
quarter value, for 1se. yard
Black Albatross, forty inches
wide, al wool, imported goods.
regular rs cent value;
for s5e yard
Silk finished Black Ratiste. ali
wool, forty inches wide, Would be-
cheap at 90 cents, for Use. yar.i
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-18
Old People.

Old people Who require medicine
To regulate the bowels and Kidneys
will find the true remedy in Elers
trio Bitters. This medicine does
not STIMULATE and contains no wins
key nor other Intoxlcaut, but acts
m a tonic and Alternative. Ii acts
mildly on the stomach and bowels,
adding strength aud giving tone {"
the organs, thereby aiding Nature
in the performance Of the functions
Electric BiitPrs IL an excellent app
petizer and aids digestion. Old
People End it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents ut j
r. Kershaw's Drug Store. D
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-18
Mr.. WINANs w. DRAKE was mar

Mr.. WINANs w. DRAKE was mar
ried on Thursday, June 18th, to
Miss Sadie Nichols, at Delta, the
residence of Mr.. James p. Harri-
son. Mr.. Drake is the son Of the
late II. w. Drake, a prominent
lawyer of this parish, and the
bride is the only child of the late
James f. Nichols, an honored cit
liens of Tensas, who died some
years ago. The many friends of
this young couple wish them every
blessing that Heaven can send
them. The wedding was very pri-
vate, only a few intimate friends
being present.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-18

Mr.. AND Mrs. CALEB H. SNYDER
of Como, franklin parish, La, are
visiting Mr.. Dan Snyder, on Lake
ST. John. Mrs. Snyder is a daugh-
ter of the late Joseph Cordill and
spent her girlhood on the Bar.
celona plantation in this parish
Mr.. Snyder was for many years a
resident of this parish and was a
member of the Tensas Cavalry,
and is now a prosperous merchant
and planter in our neighborlng
parish of Franklin. His old COM
rades here will give him a hearty
welcome.