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Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
CONSTRUCTION OF PACIFIC CABLE.
Coriiss of Michigan Desires Secretary
OI State's APPROVAL Of C-0ncessian

Ooriiss OF Michigan Desires Secretary
OF states Approval of Concession.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.-Mr. CorIiss OF
Micnigan today introduced a bill to facili-
tate the construction and maintenance Of
geographic cables In the Pacific ocean be-
tween the United States and Hawaii, Philip,
pine islands, Japan and other countries.
In, connection with the bill Mr.. Corliss has
written the secretary Of state that the Pa
cine Gable company secured a concession
from Hawa on July Q, last. under which
II VIII have exclusive control of the cable
line from the United States to Hawaii I'm.
less such concession is disapproved by the
secretary OF state within six months.
Mr. Corliss calls attention to the fact
maj the six months expires on January q,
next, and early action is necessary II disap.
prevail IL to be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
SUMMERS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
Two Nebraskans' Names Sent to the
senate for Confirmation

Two Nebraskans' Names Sent to thu
Senate for Confirmation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.-The president
today sent these nominations to the senate
Matthew A. DauGherty. receiver Of public
money at Sidney, Neb.; Robeyl d. Harris
register of the land office at Sidney, Neb.
Frederick e. Mckinley, receiver of public
moneys at Guthrie. Okl.; Solomon o. Bethea
attorney for northern district Of Illinois;
William s.. Summers, district attorney fol
Nebraska.
William 8. ummers was assistant attor-
ney general for Nebraska under William
Lease and George H. Hastings. He was a
candidate for the nomination Of attorney
general at the time A.. S. Churchill was
nominated at the Omaha convention Of 1894.
He was a resident Of Beatrice up to the time
Of Churchill's election. Afterward Mr.. Sum-
mers removed to Lincoln, where he made
hin home. He has always been prominent in
state politics.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The senate to-
day confirmed these nominations:
A. w. Ferrin Of Salamanca, N. Y, In
dian agent, Indians OF New York.
A. c. Thompson, district Judge, southern
district Of Ohio.
s. H.. Senseney, surveyor OF customs,
Wheeling. w. Va.
To be collectors OF customs: A. T. VIM
berley. New Orleans; R. A.. Friedrich of
California, district attorney, district of
Alaska.
To be attorneys: M. c. Elstner. western
district Of Louisiana; E. F. Allen, eastern
district Of Alabama; S. H. Bethe, northern
district of Illinois; W.. s. Summers, district
Of Nebraska.
To be m%arshals:, e. C. Ramsey, district of
Idaho; G. Fontelieu. eastern district of
Louisiana; G. H. Greene, northern district
Of Texas.
Postmasters: West virginia-J. v. Martin,
Bluefield.
Texas-B. L. Osgood. Alvin.
Florida-C. s., Partridge, Sanford; T. s.
Harris. Live Oak.
Wisconsin-G. o. Jones, Augusta; F.
Marks, Menominee.
Ohio-G. H. Mclaughlin, Jamestown: w.
H. Tucker. Toledo; l.. M. Riley. Blanchester.
= South pakota-J.. A. Rushfeld, Miller.
Colorado-W.. o, Stephens, Delta; o. w.
Longmont; NJ. Gunsul, Gillett.
Arizona-J. A. Mahoney, Winslow.
Indian Territory-J. d. Seamen, Tusta; H.
Estes, Muscogee; ]. H. Butler. Vlnita;
A. G. Butler, Durant.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
PRESIDENT AT HOME AGAIN
Chief Executive and Party Return to the
National Capital.
ALL ARE WELL PLEASED WITH THE TRIP
Journey in the south Has Wiped Out
All Sectional Lines and Good
Feeling P~revaiIs Every
where.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-President Nc
Kinley and party returned to Washington
at 1880 today from their southern trip.
The ride through Virginia this morning was
uneventful. Mrs. Mckinley was somewhat
better today and the other members of the
party are In good health.
The last morning aboard the presidential
train was spent chiefly in farewell visits
paid each other by member Of the party.
The president expressed his entire s~atisfac-
tion over the trip. This sentiment every
member OF the party coincided, while Gener-
ais Wheeler and Shafter repeated the eulo-
CYSTIC expressions already made In their pub
lie speeches. The general impression pre-
vailed that the trip had cemented to a mar
velous degree the good feeling between north
and south and had brought into prominence
the excellent condition and capabilities Of
the army. The original object Of the visit
to celebrate the peace with Spain lost its
significance directly after the presidents
memorable utterance regarding the care Of
the confederate dead. -
$ Speech at Columbia.
COLUMBIA. 8. c.. Dec. 2O.-The presi.
Dental train arrived at Columbia. where
the hrst secession, convention was held. at
1o:lo p. m. last night, and remained three
quarters OF an hour. A considerable crowd
was at the station. The Second Tennessee
band was present and as the train rolled In
played an inspiring air. There were pro.
longed calls for the president, who was In
troduced by Mayor Lipscomb. The president
spoke as follows:
My Fellow Citizens: This stop was not q
part OF our itinerary, but 1t Is as agreeable as
It was unexpected that I am permitted to
meet and greet my fellow citizens Of the city
OF Columbia, In the state Of South Caro-
Lima. ! am glad to meet the citizens of the
state and also the soldiers of the United
States encamped In your vicinity. A govern
ment like ours rests upon the intelligence,
morality and patriotism of the people. This
constitutes our strength and Is the very
armament OF our power, and In a history Of
more than 100 years. filled with great
achievements and marked by unparalleled
progress, these have never failed. These
make good citizenship, and good citizenship
10 necessary to national Advancement. The
majority Of the people always haze been on
the side OF right action and good govern
ment. and In this year 1898, one Of the most
glorious. there have been such manifesto
tons OF good feeling, Of good will, OF loyalty
upon the, part Of all the people of ali the
sections Of the country as have been unpre-
cedented In our history. Each has riyaled
the other In devotion 10 the old nag. 1t is a
happy omen for our country, In view Of the
vast problems that await US In the near
future. And let us here In South Carolina,
In every other state Of the union, devote
ourselves to the preservation OF this great
political structure, resolved that the general
Government Of the people, by the people
ana TOT the people shall not perish from the
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
ACQUITTED OF LEsE MAJEsTE.
Americans Condition Justiaed Term.
Ing William IL "Shccnahcad.w

Ing william IL "Shccpshcad."
BERLIN. Dec. 2o.-The provincial court
has acquitted Frank Knaak OF New York
Of the charge OF lese majestic in referring to
Emperor William as n sheepshead, because,
as 1t appears, Mr.. Knaak VISA intoxicated
when he committed the %offense. A member
OF the United States embassy was present
during the court proceedings.
A doctor deposed that Mr.. Knaak suffered
from dipsomania, but the prosecution asked
for a sentence Of nine months lmprison-
ment. The court. after a long deliberation,
decided to acquit the prisoner on the ground
that the evidence raised a doubt as 10
whether Mr.. knaak was In a condition to
know what he was doing, and also. in view
Of the fact that when he was sober, Mr..
knaak always expressed high esteem for
Germany and Emperor William.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
THREE THOUSAND ARE KILLED
Square Mile Of Houses Leveled BY Explosion
Of Powder Magazine.
TERRIBLE FATALITIES IN CHINESE CAMP
American and French Missions ~
Ha~ng-Chow Damaged, but
No white Persons
d.. Are Killed.

LONDON. Dec. 20.--A dispatch from
Shanghai to a newspaper here says q powder
magazine situated in the center Of the
chinese camp at Hang-Chow exploded lev
cling a square mile Of houses. 1t is esti-
mated that 5000 soldiers were killed, in
Guiding the general commanding the forces.
The American and French missions are
both supposed to have been damaged, but
1t Is said there were no fatalities among
the Americans. -.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
GETS SIX YEARS AND A HALF
Cashier Of Wrecked Chestnut street
Bank, Philadelphia, Sentenced
for Conspiracy.

PHILADELPHIA. Dee. 20.-William
Steele, former cashier OF the wrecked
Chestnut Street National bank, was today
sentenced by Judge Butler In the United
States district court to six years and six
months Imprisonment and $500 fine.
Steele was convicted Of conspiracy with
the late william M. Singsrly, president Of
the bank, in making false entries In the
books and false reports Of the banks con-
dition to the comptroller Of the currency
and In misapplying the funds Of the bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
SUICIDE ON A CROWDED CAR
Young Woman hOose Peculiar sur.
roundinss to Take Fatal Dose
of Carbolic Acid.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 2o.-Miss Belle Hite at
tempted suicide this afternoon on a
crowded Olive street car by drinking the
contents Of a bottle OF carbolic acid. She
Will die. Miss Hite poured the acid into
a glass and drank It in the presence Of the
passengers. She was removed to a drug
store In great agony. No reason is known
for the woman's action.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Increase Of the Nav,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-There was an
INFORMAL discussion In the senate COMMITTEES
on naval affairs today OIL the suggestion of
the Navy department for the Increase Of the
navy. The question was raised by Senator
hanne' who advanced the opinion that. for
the present, additions to the navy should be
limited to the actual requirements.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Mercer Presents Petitions.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2~0.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Congressman Mercer today pre-
scented q petition from Afro-Americans Of
Omaha, asking congress to act In behalf Of
the colored people in the south. Mr.. Mer-
Ger also presented a resolution from the
Commercial club Of Omaha asking a special
session to consider monetary legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

rotary Adee and Assistant Secretary 'Cridler
are both affected, and Assistant Allen OF the
Navy department has remained at his post
with some difnculty during Secretary Longs
absence because OF a similar attack. A
large number Of subordinates also have the
grin
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Orders for ~Di.charres.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2~0.-(Special Tele-
6ram.)-Instructions directing the discharge
u First Sergeant George W. Sanders, Com
pany q. and Private l.. ]. Schmid. Com
pany M, Forty-ninth' Iowa regiment, have
been confirmed. 't" ..f- 81. 80
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

no hearings, as the committees believe It
has all needed Information. The matter will
be taken UP without reference to any special
bill. all pending measures being considered
The committee fixed January 8 for passing
on the pure food bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

Constipation prevents the body from rid
ding Itself OF waste matter, De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers will remove the trouble and
cure sick headache. biliousness. inactive
liver and clear the complexion. Small. sugar.
coated: don't grippe or cause nausea.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
wIDENs SCOPE OF PENSION LAW
Butler Gives Notice OF an Amendmen
He VIII Present.

He VIII Present..
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Butler
OF North Carolina gave notice today Of an
amendment he will introduce to the pension
appropriation bill. pensioning ex-confed-
crate soldiers. The amendment follows:
That from and after the passage of this
bill, every pension law now on the statute
books shall apply to every invalid soldier,
widow. minor child dependent relative. the
army nurses. and all other pensioners who
may be able to prove their claim under the
recent pension laws. without regard as to
whether said soldier was enlisted in the
federal or confederate service of the civil
war OF 1876, provided that those enlisted
In the confederate service shall not draw
any back pensions prior to the passage OF
this bill. but their claim under existing
laws shall begin and become operative with
the passage of this bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
MUST HAVE $1,000 In PROPERTY.
Qualification Necessary to Hold Seat
In Hawaiian Le%gisIature

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-The Hawaiian
bill was som, what changed by the sub.
committee on territories at its session TO.
day. The qualifications OF senator's was
modified SO that instead of a property quail
ncation Of $4,000 property valued at no,
less than 81, 900 will be SUFFICIENT. A similar
modification was made as to the quaIinca-
tions for representatives. The committee
will ait during the holiday recess in order
to have the measure before the house soon
after the r~eassembling Of congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Pertaining to P0stomces.

~ TODtOmceDs
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2~O.-(Special Tele-
sram.)-Lucian L. Noble was today APP
pointed postmaster at Holmesville. Gage
county. Neb., vice E. e. Wonder, resigned;
also Morton McGrath. at Thermopolis. Ere
mont county, Wyo.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-The State de-
partment has received information that
Heureaux Is alive and we'll.
PORT AU PRINCE, Dec. 2O.-Preadent
Heureaux arrived at Jacmel this morning
in good health.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
HE WILL o ne DIssUADED.
Secretary Bliss Desires to Retire by
ElHaA nG XAn

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Several western
senators, including Wolcott Of Colorado and
spooner Of Wisconsin. today urged Score.
tary Bliss to remain In the cabinet, but
the secretary replied that he would not re-
consider his determination and hoped the
president would determine on his success
sor very soon. as he hoped to be able to
retire on January /.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Ha. Q Grip ON state Department.,

WASHINGTON Dec. 2o.-Secrstary Hay
was obliged to leave the State department
at noon today by an attack Of grip. which
he had been fighting on for some DAYS. The
disease Is epidemic In the department. Sec.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Rumored AssnnsInntion.

PARIS, Dec. 2o.-A dispatch from Cape
Haytien received here today says that it
Is rumored that the Dominican president,
Ulysses Heureaux, has been asassinated
while attending a christening incognito.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Date Tor Taking Up Canal BIN.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The
committee OF the house decided today to
take up the Nicaragua canal question on the
second Tuesday In January. There will be
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Dec. q, 1898.

.u.
to add to the holiday
Mems
~ Furnishings
M&sSA An endl e s &
A variety of ties,
E4 for holiday
%GaaR4@ presents, csc,
~" SOC and 81 each
silk Mufiers at s1.OO. s1.25. $3.50 and
$500 each.
Fancy Silk Suspenders put UP one pair
| In box: we have them from $500 a
pair up.
Fancy Half Hose, Csc 35c and SOC a
pair. A half dozen pair of these
would make an acceptable present for
Notions Pocketbooks and
Boston Bags.
A glance at the special offerings in hol-
iday Pocketbooks will convince you Of
the many pretty things we are show
ing for our Christmas trade.
We have all STYLES and kinds in ladies'
Combination Books at 25c soc, 75c,
s1.0o, S1.25, $3.50. $500. $3.50 and up to
5000 each.
Also a nice line Of Boston Bags at 81. rs.
$3.50. $1.75, $500. $2.25, $2.75, $500 and
Blankets For household
ane Quilts need or holiday
thought.
This stock is splendidly ready to meet
every wish.
Cotton Blankets. SOC and up.
Wool Blakets. s2.S5. $500. $685., $500,
$4.35. $500 up to $14.00.
UP to $40. 90 each.
FOR THE BABIES.
Blankets. $2.5o, $500. $3.50 pair.
Comforters. Soc. 81. 90. $500 each.
Stirring News New Silk
for SILK Buyers Waist stuff.
A sale that will interest women whether
in need Of silk for skirt. waist, dress
or lust a bit for the holiday fancy
work. Hitherto suitable silks have
cost so highly as to make purchases
burdensome to many. Here's relief
from that objection. A hint Of some
Of the waist lengths.
$3.50 silk waist pattern for $1.99.
$500 silk waist pattern for $2.9s.
$3.50 silk waist pattern for $1.75.
$500 silk waist pattern for SECS.
$3.50 silk waist pattern for SELF.
$500 silk waist pattern for $1.S9.
$3.40 silk waist pattern for $2.19.
1t is always we'll to remember that there
Is such silk elegance here, and at low
prices on good goods, as 10 seldom
met with elsewhere.
SUGGESTIONS IN DRESS GOODS.
The dress goods department is very
prolific Of holiday suggestions these
days, and money spent in 1t will be
we'll spent. ',''"-
New Plaids-New Mixed Suitings.
New Poplins-New Coverts .
New Noveltles-New Tailor SuitinKs.
New Black Goods.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

Very fine. soft quality, nat goods, $1.o0
a garment.
Ladies' black ribbed wool Equestrian
Tights, $1.00 each; better quality. $3.50
each.
Children's cotton fleece lined Under year,
fiat goods, with extra heavy. fleece
size 16c. 15c: rise, 80 on q size.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
IN SENATE AND HOUSE

Continued from First Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
to add to the holiday

SILK Mufiers at s1.0O. $1.25. $3.50 and
$500 each.
Fancy Silk Suspenders put up one pair
In box; we have them from $500 a
pair up.
Fancy Half Hose, Csc 35c and SOC a
pair. A half dozen pair of these
would make an acceptable present for
q man.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Doctors Worked Like Trota...

. AS to the care OF the wounded. General
Smarter said they were cared for as care
FULLY as the circumstances permitted. The
doctors worked like Trojans. They deserved
and received commentator from everyone.
They worked tin they were sick and worn
out. The doctors were mostly young men.
you can't get very old and experienced
surgeons to go into a summer campaign for
300 a month"; he said. But they were
splendid fellows. Compared with the civil
war. the wounded were better cared for in
Cuba than they were then"
Touching the signal corps. General shafter
said he was SERVED admirably"
Asked II be thought his own sickness had
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-29
Opens Next Monday.

The demands OF the times az far as
modern theatricals go ia unquesti onabIy
f1r the continuous entertainment and
the company that can put on first-class
entertainments without the slightest
pause between acts and with none OF the
tresome stage waits that 20 often char
acterize the best OF companies, il one
that will meet the approval OF the public.
However, company that will do this
and still give the public an entertain.
meut that is strictly high-class in every
particular and mirth provoking to the
Fxireme is to be welcomed by the theater
patronzing people doubly on that &C.
count.
That the vaudeville Ia also the popular
thing among the people who want to
spend few hours enjoying a laugh and
aside from the busy cares OF routine daily
life, il also fact and the fact that most
OF the best people who were formerly in
the Legitimate" and who formerly
thought the vaudeville below their dig
nifty. have taken up this later day
acting, has added greal deal to the
-pirit and Hivacity Of the companies as
rule and is everywhere welcomed as q
pleasant change.
The company that opens here for q
weeks stand next Monday night ia com
posed OF some OF the best artists on the
American stage today who have given
themselves up heart and soul to the fun
provoking acts OF the vaudeville. Tba,
their engagement will mean a good dea
10 V,e theatFe-eoing people ID assured.
A iirst-class entertainment at a popu
lar price is what the people have beer
waiting for.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-29
How 10 Look Good.

Good looks are really more than Skin
deep. depending entirely on a healthy
condition all the vital organs. II the
liver be inactive, you have bilious look
IL your stomach be disordered, you have
a dispeptic look; il your kidneys be affec.
ted, you have pincbed look. Secure
good health, and you will surely have
good looks. Electric Bitters" is good
a tentative and tonic. Acts directly ON
the stomach. liver and kidneys. Purities
the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
boils, and gives q good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at ID. Il.
MscDonald's drug store, so cents per
bottle.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-29
rirst Rink Masquerade.

The management OF the Superior ice
rink in Laurium, announce their grand
prize masquerade to take place at the
rink next Saturday evening, February
8. This is the frat masquerade to be
given at any OF the Kinks OF the county
this season and IL something new in the
line OF entertainment Tor the patrons oil
these most popular places Of amusement.
The Laurium hand boys have deter.
mined TO keep in tue front oil the process.
sion and will zee to IL that none Of the
attractions pass them by. They will
take good care their patrons are given
every attention.
The following prizes will be awarded;
Best fancy costume, f-st prise, 'v12; sec
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-29
Ont For Treasurer.

Mr.. James Lisa informs the News that
as Mr.. Walls, the present township treas
urer, is not eligible Tor reelection, he bas
after consulting many friends, determined
to offer himself ss candidate for that
position at the next township election
and trusts that his friends will rally to
his support on nomination night.
Mr.. Lisa has been a resident OF this
place since 1898 and has been engaged in
the mercantile business since 1880. Con-
sequently lie is well and we may say fay
orably known to the voters and residents
generally.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-29
Capt. VIM. Stephens
Leaves This Mum
dane Sphere.
Grim Reaper Is In Our Midst
Deceased Was One OF the Early set
tiers aud Has n Large Circle or
Friends and Acquaintauces

Captain William Stephens. head under
ground captain OF the South Hecla
branch OF the Calumet and Hecla mine
died this morning at 3 O'Clock at bis
home. Captain Stephens had been ailing
for the past three months OF throat
trouble, but he was not considered SER
iously i'll, although he had not been at
tending to his duties at the mine during
that time. Sunday he was taken worse
but was up and about the house all day
yesterday. Last night his condition
showed no signs OF improvement aud
this morning the spirit OF the captain
took its departure. His death even then
was unexpected and he crossed the great
divide without struggle.
Captain Stephens would have been ~
years OF age had he lived until the LIST Of
April. He was born IN Cornwall, Eng
land. At an early age be came To Amer.
lea, but spent some OF bis boyhood days
in the mines OF Cornwall, where he went
90 work at the age OF 10 years. Thus
over sixty years OF his life were spent
working in the mines. In 1852 he ar
rived in this country and came at once to
the Lake Superior copper district. de
first went to work in the Albion mine as
a miner. under Captsin Richard Edwards.
From the Albion he went with Captain |
Edwards to the Columbian mine and |
later worked at the Isle Royale, Huron !
and Quincy mines, he was made cap. |
tain at the Quincy and served in that !
capacity four years. In 1868 he came
here and went to work with the Hecla
company. then separate from the Calu-
met. He was shortly after made cap
tain and since the south end OF the mine
was, Tor working purposes set off from
the mine proper and known az the South
Hecla, he has had full charge OF the IN
foreground operations there.
Captain Stepens is well known to the
earliest settlers here aud has large
circle OF friends and acquaintances
throughout the entire copper district,
who will learn with regret OF his demise.
Beside loving wife, Captain Stephens
eayes a family OF seven children, three
son Thomas. Henry and William, and
our daughters. Mesdames Henry Low
-ey, William Dee, and James Jeffrey and
Miss Emma. He was member OF Calu.
net Lodge. +. and A. NJ, and that order
will have charge OF the funeral, which
will take place on Monday afternoon at
O'Clock. Services at the house and
church and interment at
Lake View,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-29

The program being prepared for the
concert to be given by the Rechabites for
the benefit OF the family OF one Of the de.
ceased brethren is an exceptionally fine
one and will include manv numbers oil
extra merit. AS the object is a mos
worthy one and the concert is certain to
be a fine one, none should refuse..to buy q
ticket from the solicitors when they call
with them for sale.