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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

Madrid, Feb. II. Minister Woodford
has assured the Spanish minister Of
state that the explanations of the Span
ish government have satisfactorily
closed the incident Of the publication of
senior dc l.ome's private letter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
Farm For Sale.

Farm Of 76i acres and also 20 acres
of timber land on Blakes Prairie. two
miles east Of the village Of Glen Hav-
en-. Timber land sold separately or
together. For further particulars
write IT, Jos. GoCKEL. 334-36.h st..
Milwaukee. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
Ner rrlnl Grnntrh.

Springfield, III. Feb. 2i.-Judge Shir-
ley. at Jacksonville. has granted new
trial 70 Charles L. Draper. convicted Of
the murder OF Charles L. Hastings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
Cotton Burn.d.

Genoa, Feb. 2l.-SiN thousand bales
OF cotton stored in warehouse here
took fire Saturday by spontaneous COM
bustion. The loss will amount to about
A 80 i1on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
government This class almost openly
rejoices at the catastrophe.
Magazine intact.


rejoices nj the catastrophe.
Magazine intact.
Key West, Fla, Feb. 2l.-It is learned
from what may he considered a semi
official source that the divers sent down
on behalf Of the United States TO eX-
anime the wreck of the battle ship
Maine have made a preliminary report
of the result of their work. Incredible
az il may seem. it is stated that after a
partial examination of the magazines
of the Maine the divers report that the
one in which the explosion is supposed
TO have occurred is intact. According
10 this information. the contents of the
magazine are unframed.
Latest About the Maine.
Chicago. Feb. 21.-From Sunday
nights dispatches the following con
densation regarding the Maine disas-
ter is made:
The United States court of inquiry
has sailed for Havana and will begin
its duties in connection with the Maine
disaster to-day.
Spain has been officially notified that
the United States will conduct the in
quiry independently.
Work is progre ssing rapidly on the
new torpedo boats.
The war ships of the United States
are concentrated in such way as to
be ready for call in case of need.
Cabinet ministers say that war Is
entirely improbable at present. Even
if it depends on the findings OF the
court of inquiry there can be no con-
fict now, as it will require weeks for
that tribunal to report.
Recovery of Capt. Sigsbee's papers
by divers is reported.
Commander Barnett, of the navy,
says after a scrutiny Of the Maine
wreck that he believes the ship was
blown up from the outside.
Lieut.. Catlin throws light on the
catastrophe. He says there were two
distinct explosions.
Spaniards are exultant over the
Maine disaster. In private circles there
is little or no effort to conceal the sat
isfaction which is felt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

Washington. Feb. ~. The navy de-
partment has complied summary
showing the total results of the Maine
disaster, from all available official in
formation mp To date. which shows that
246 men and two officers were lost. Up
TO this time i35 bodies have been recov-
Rrad
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

Havana. Feb 81 The American
divers began work yesterday EARLY IN
the morning they descended into the
Maine, but they were not able to make
more than three trips. From the state
room Of Capt. Sigsbee they brought
drawer which contained his official cor
respondence. secret telegraphic and let
ter code of the American navy. official
accounts and important documents.
To the great relief Of the captain
they brought up the keys OF an the pow
der magazines which, as previously
cabled. the captain declared had been
duly delivered to him at eight o'clock
on the night OF the explosion. two hours
before the catastrophe occurred, The
fact is of very great Importance TO show
that there WAS no carelessuesS on the
part Of captain and crew.
InfricndI, Feeling ia Havana.
Havana. Feb. 2I.-The Rache the
United States survey steamer, with a
plethora of diving appliances and sub
marine electric lights, is here. and the
secret that is hidden under the bay viii
soon be made clear.
While official Havana preserves it's at
titude OF concern and sympathy and
the government is doing all il can 10
discourage the idea that the explosion
was other than accidental, and the
newspapers are explaining that the
courtesy of Blanco and the expressions
Of sympathy from Madrid have restored
the friendly feeling between Spain aud
America, there exists a very large class
in Havana that believe the blowing W
of the Maine was cute trick of their
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

Americans in Havana are convinced
that the Maine was blown up purpose
ly by means of submarine mine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24
Thc Wreck In.peoted.

Cable advices from Sylvester Seovel
at Havana state that Capt. Sigsbee has
inspected the wreck OF the Maine. Al
evidence seems to point to the fact that
the magazines of the big war ship are
still intact. II has been found that its
gun cotton is unexploded. AS is also its
ten-inch ammunition. The explosion
on the Maine evidently took place amid
ships on the port or left-hsnd side OF
the vessel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-24

partment officials Friday Secretary of
the Navy Long issued a statement in
which he positively asserted that no in
formation had been received by the gov
eminent that added anything to TIN
knowledge Of the disaster to the Maine
beyond that contained in Capt. Sigs-
bees first dispatch. The secretary CON
timed:
"You may say absolutely that there has
been no secret cabinet meeting: that moth
ing has taken place In cabinet that the
public have not been Informed about. that
the whole policy or this department has
been 70 give the public all the dispa ches .
that the department has no more knowi-
edge on the subject or the cause OF the dis
aster or even Of the circumstances at
tending il than have the public. and that
the report which was to the effect that
Capt. Sigshee had warned the depart ment
that the Maine was IN danger from sub
marine mines or torpedOes is utterly with
out foundatto no such report ever having
been received from him or anybody else
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Secret Society Notes.

Garfield circle No. II. Ladies Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. will give a social In
Myrtle hall annex, Continental block. Tues
day evening, November 20, at s o'clock.
Miss Kate VIII Of Chicago will talk
on pure food. Refreshments will be served.
Clan Gordon No. 60 held its regular meet
ing Tuesday evening. After business q
social hour was spent. and among the items
was a humorous dissertation by one Of the
members, entitled, THE Story Of a Can"
which called forth laughter. Next meeting
night will be devoted to nomination OF
onicers for the coming year.
A.. e. Stevenson, D. S. c. R.. and Ameri-
can agent for the Independent Order of
Foresters. will be in the city December . to
institute the encampment Of Royal Forest
ers which has recently been organized. 1t is
to be a union encampment for Omaha and
South Omaha. All Foresters In good
standing In either city who would like to
enter this uniformed rank can do so by
calling on T. r. Huston at room 3, Bush
man block, and sign the charter.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

original black-faced absurdity Hugh STAN
ton and Florence Modrua who until re-
Gently have been Identified with the metro
politan dramatic companies, are now
presenting a charming comedetta en-
titled "A Wife by Advertisement" Their
comedy has met with instantaneous success
everywhere 1. has been seen. The two
royal coons. Charles e. johnson and Dora
Dean, late the stars of Sam Devere's COM
pany, are to make their initial appearance
here. johnson and Dean are premiers OF
colored aristocracy and one Of the cleverest
colored teams upon the American stage.
Mile. Bartlo, the famous Russian danseuse.
ard the late star OF David Henderson's
sumptuous productions in Chicago, Is one
Of the bright features Of the weeks offer
ing. a transatlantic novelty will be the
appearance Of Louis NJ. Granat, the unique
whistler. whose execution and wonderful
accomplishments have won for him great
distinction. The Two Brownies" an in
teresting song and dance team, are upon
the bill and will claim many Of the honors
for their neat and characteristic solo dane
ing. Bessie Taylor, a charming and vi
vacious soubrette. and Arthur Lorraine.
character comedian, grotesque dancer and
contortionist, assisted by Lilly Howell. sing
ing and dancing comedian, with their edu-
Gated dogs, Grip and "Jojo,' present a
unique comedy sketch entirely OF the new
school. notably interesting from the eccen-
trio comedy introduced. TIT Trocadero
Challenge orchestra will still prove an en-
PERTAINING factor in the weeks features,
and render a splendid musical program.
The usual matinees will be given today,
Thursday and Saturday. AS Thursday is
Thanksgiving day, the matinee will be es-
pecially given to women and children.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
KNIGHTS OF LABOR PLATFORM
Changes In Law which the Organ
ixation Desires to See Put
Into Effect.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-The national assem-
bly, Of the Knights OF Labor. at its annual
meeting in this city, has decided to recon-
mend to the Industrial commission the re-
peal Of government by injunction; the pro-
hibition Of employment Of children under IS
years Of age; the prohibition OF watering
stock by any railroad or corporation; the
establishment of postal savings banks; gov
m control Of railroads: the issuance
Of greenbacks by the government direct; the
election Of United States senators by the
peoples vote; the election OF the president
by popular vote and the initiative and refer
endum. A committee OF three is to be APP
pointed to submit these recommendations to
the commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
n Room Echoes


The Elks initiated eight men at their
meeting Friday evening. They were: e.
S. Garrison, w. H. F%ensler. Horace Warren,
George A. Kellogg, j.. S. Dewell and Charles
G.. Williams OF Missouri Valley and d. B.
McAvoy and George de S~osnowaski OF
Omaha. After the ceremonies refreshments
were served and speeches were made by
the newly initiated. George p. Cronk, an
old member Of the lodge. recited several
selections from the works OF Eugene Field.
The management Of the Trocadero has de-
cided to throw open the doors to the mem
bers Of the lodge, their families n their
friends some evening this week. and a
committee was appointed at the meeting to
confer with the Trocadero people in max
ing arrangements. Washington hall has
been secured for the memorial services OF
the lodge. which will be held Sunday. De-
cember T. at 2:30 o'clock In the after.
MON.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

Tuesday evening. November IS. Seymour
camp, No. 81, began a series of entertain
ments, to be given during the coming sea-
son, with a very enjoyable smoker and high
Eve party. About 100 guests occupied the
tables for two hours, after which lunch was
served. SIR Commander Root was present
and entertained those present with an ad-
dress on the progress being made by the
order.
Omaha camp. No. 16. is putting in good
time in drilling its degree team, so as to be
able to place the ampli1ed degree on the
floor with gorgeous paraphernalia In a very
short time.
Alpha camp, No. I, has started on its
winter course Of entertainment. They have
recently added a hands me stage to their
forest, while the entire interior Of the room
has been tastefully decorated with the
colors of the order. The drop curtain to
this stage is a novelty. representing the
deep forest with a lifesized figure Of the
Father OF Woodcraft, with sleeves rolled up
and ak in hand telling some OF the mighty
trees OF the forest. 1t is a very appropriate
setting to the stage. On Thursday evening
last, after introducing a large class. Alpha
band Of thirty-six pieces interested the
members present with about six numbers OF
very fine classical music. Sovereign Com
mander Root was present and gave them .
short talk on the good OF the order"
The Thanksgiving ball to be given BY
Alpha camp is on the road to success, as
indicated by the tickets already sold. Pros
poets are good for an immense turnout and
a good addition to the general fund Of the
camp.
Quite a lumber OF death proofs OF our
soldier boys have been filed lately, OF those
whose Intentions were good for the righteous
cause, but died in camp, and others who
fell in battle at Santiago and other points,
one reported to have been on the Ill fated
Maine. Thus the fulhllment of the promise,
that all our Woodmen soldiers certificates
should be upheld and paid in full and
promptly.
Carnival camp, Davenport, Ia, has re-
Gently erected and unveiled two beautiful
monuments to deceased members. The
order in that city is fourishing to a Won
derful degree.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
WIDOW BECOMES INsIsTENT
Petitions that Brewer Either Marry
Her OF Pay Fortune for
Broken Promises,

~PITTSBURG. Pa, Nov. 19.-Anton Lutz,
a prominent and wealthy brewer OF this
city. has been sued for breach of promise by
Ruth De Ham. formerly of Cleveland, O.,
the damages being placed at 800, 900. The
plaintiff is a widow and at present resides
In Chicago. She AYERS that the defendant
promised to marry her in 1896 and has per-
sistently refused to fulfill his engagement.
For more than a year. she alleges, she was
the recipient OF letters of the most affec-
tionate character and that the defendant be-
slowed upon her the greatest attention, taxi
ing her to different places OF amusement,
showering valuable gifts upon her and in
PRODUCING her TO his friends as his prospect.
i've bride.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
NEGRO SHOT By WHIreCAPs
Guiltless Old Man Killed by Mob
Which Was Attempting to
Reach His Son,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. ia
special to the News from Nashville says:
John Smart, a we'll disposed colored citi-
Zen living at Chapeltown. one and a half
miles from Smart's station. In Warren
county Tenn. was shot and killed by white
caps last night. The whitecaps served no.
nce upon Mack Smart, his son, and at a
late hour twenty-three men visited his
house. Mack was ordered to come out, but
refused, whereupon coal oil was poured on
the side OF the house. but not ignited. A
torch was lighted and placed near the house,
and old man Smart, thinking the house
was on fire. rushed out into the yard, where
he was shot and died instantly. The wea-
pom used was a shotgun. both barrels of
which were discharged. The whitecaps rode
away Immediately after the killing.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

served and dancing continued until Q late
hour.
A new tent was instituted at Fullerton
Tuesday evening. November is. with a large
charter list. Sir Knights from Albion were
present. Sir Knight ". z. Lowe. d. 8. c.,
has been In Fullerton for ten days.
Gate City tent No. so Initiated several
candidates Thursday evening. The attend
ance at the ceremonies was large. Several
new applications were read and referred to
committees.
South Omaha hive gave a dance at Masonic
temple, South Omaha, Wednesday evening,
November 1s.
Dorchester hive gave a supper at the opera
house, Dorchester, Neb., Saturday evening.
November II. The house was we'll filled and
a splendid program was carried out, consist
ing Of singing and speaking.
Dewey tent No. 70 initiated q large class
Friday evening. Refreshments we're served
in the parlor after the work was completed.
Dewey tent is prospecting.
The list for the uniform rank is hlline
up fast and soon Omaha will have the frs.
Nebraska division Of the uniform rank.
Mrs. Julia A.. Shelly, D.. S. c., visited
Fremont hive last week. Mrs. Shelly
visited West Point also and Instituted a new
hive there with q large list Of charter men,
bers.
West Point tent. No. 90, is adding to its
membership every meeting night.
Tuesday evening, November Is, Albion
tent visited Fullerton In a body and con-
ferred the work on several candidates. All
enjoyed a good time.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
BANKS MAKE GOOD SHOWING
better Condition. Noted Along All
Lines and Considerable Excess
shown In Reserve.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus reserve. increase 81, 55.575; loans.
increase $5,Ss7, 500; specie, increase $751;
800; legal tender. increase $1,000. 200; de-
posits, increase S9.4S2.9o 0 circulation, in
crease s1s2. 900.
The banks now hold SIC, 6S7, 1878 in excess
Of the requirements Of the % per cent rule.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
INDIANS ARE AFTER LAND
Chiefs Go to Washington to Lay
Claim to Valuable
Real Estate.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. l9.-Oshee, chief Of the
Arapahoe Indians; Wolf Robe, Little Chief
and ALE Runo, Cheyenne chiefs, arrived
here today from the Indian territory en-.
route to Washington to lay claim to 3,50O,0 900
acres of land on the Cherokee strip, valued
at S'OOo.O 900. Accompanying the chiefs are
fifteen Indian girls on their way to the
school at Carlisle. Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
X of Pythias.

Monday evening, November %, will occur
the thirtieth anniversary Of the institution Of
Nebraska lodge No. 1. A committee is at
work arranging a program for the proper
celebration Of the event. The first part Of
the program will be OF a literary and musical
character, interpreted with short talks by
the grand lodge officers. who are expected
to be present. After this the evening will
be spent in dancing.
Monday evening, November Fl. the first
rank will be conferred on several candi-
dates.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
knights of the Maccabees,

Gate City tent No. 60 will give its third
annual ball Friday evening. December 2. at
the Thurston Rifles armory. All Maccabees
and their friends are cordially invited to
attend. Last Thursday evening an enthusl-
astic meeting was held, several OF the
Sir Knights speaking on subjects relating
to the order.
Omaha tent and HOLSTER hive gave a
ball Wednesday evening. November IL.
About 200 were present. Oysters were
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Odd Fellows.

a lodge was instituted November IA at
Terry, with twenty-five members. The Off
GERS elected are: p. G., John Hodgkins;
n. G., s. NJ. Kane: v. G., John Farrell;
secretary, w. L. Mitchell: treasurer, w. J.
Speckman; conductor. T. J. Mexican; R. S.
N. G.. c. W. Roman: l.. S. n. G.. F. NJ.
Galloway; I. G., G.. W. Robinson; o. G., ".
c. George; r. S. ". G., p. L. McGill: L. S.
v. G., A.. p. Barclay; warden. W. Grenfell;
R. 8. s., D. McMillan; L. S. S., ". J. Har-
ris.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

Mondamin lodge No. Ill will meet Mon
day evening and 1t is desired that every
member Of the lodge, as we'll as all other
members OF the order in the city, attend
this meeting. Forty new candidates will be
initiated. A program has been arranged and
a good time is anticipated.
Banner lodge No. II met Thursday even
ing and voted upon a number of new APP
plications. After the regular business was
completed the member spent the balance
Of the evening socially. On Thursday even
ing next. after the regular session, refresh
ments will be served. Each member Is in
vited to bring a pie and the balance Of the
A general good time is expected and all
fraters are invited to attend this pie social.
A deputy supreme president has added
1926 new members to Ogden lodge at Ogden,
Utah, during the last three weeks. The
lodge officers and members are doing all
they can to make this one Of the largest
in the order.
Supreme Secretary Handley attended the
organization of a lodge Of fifty members last
week at Goldfeld, Colo. Altman, Colo.
will organize a large lodge Of the order this
week.
Columbus, Neb., will be honored by the
organization Of a lodge OF the order next
week. Four other cities in Nebraska will
have lodges of the order within the next
ten days.
The Fraternal Union Of America band is
arranging for new uniforms. After procur-
ing them they will give a reception and
ball, which will be one OF the finest enter
tainments Of the kind ever held in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
MistOok a Boy for . Deer.

DEADWooD, S, D., Nov. l9.-(Special
Telegram. )-Charles Eckland OF Lead shot
and killed Robert Rasmussen, a l3-year-old
boy, near his home on Box Elder creek.
Eckland thought the boy was a deer.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
COMMUNION for Good Ronda.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. ls.-The Good Roads
and Improvement society is making great
preparations fer the convention to be held
In Masonic temple next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. II is confidently expected
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
HOTELS.

ance, including the governors Of several
states. prominent railroad men and others
whose names are constantly before the pub
lie. A large number Of manufacturing ex-
hibitors will be on hand to show their
machinery for the Improvement and making
Of roads.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

When you ask for De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve don't accept a counterfeit or Imitation.
There are more cases OF piles cured by this
than all others combined.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

Social lodge. No. 1902, Degree Of Honor,
win give a Thanksgiving dance at Myrtle
hall, Tuesday evening. November 20, to
which a small admittance fee will be
charged. The usual refreshments, always a
drawing feature OF Social lodge, win be a
part Of the program.
At the last regular meeting Of Social lodge.
Degree Of Honor, the degree team Of Pansy
camp, Royal Neighbors, was admitted to
the lodge room and went through its intri-
cate and interesting drills to the delight Of
its host