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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
TRAVEL PAY FOR TORREY MEN
Energetic Colonel Of Volunteer Cavalry Gets
His Sick Boys a Benefit.
WAR DEPARTMENT PRECEDENT IGNORED
Men who Were NJ Home ON Fur
Tough Will Get the same Money as
IL They Had Becn Mustered
Out at Jacksonville.

Colonel Jay L.. Torrey, who organized and
commanded the Second regiment, Unite
States volunteer cavalry (Torrey's Rough
Riders, Is in Omaha. He said as to his
mission in Omaha: II started day before
yesterday from Wyoming to Washington to
try to secure a financial advantage for some
Of our sick soldiers. but nave recei, ed notice
that my telegraphic request has been
granted and hence am ut liberty to return
home instead of continuing on to Washing
ton. t.. -..,5 ..' . $3.50.
lou regiment was mustered out at Jack
~sonville at my request instead OF being re-
turned home in a body. because every SOL
der there was allowed travel pay by the
government, /. e., a days ration (of the
money value of 80 cents) and a days pay
for every twenty miles from Jacksonville
to the place of enrolment, AS you know,
the railroads gave soldiers half rates and
tence our, members were enabled to reach
home with sums ranging from $50 to $50
clear. This provision did not apply to SOL
dters who were at home on sick furlough,
but they, according to the muster out pro-
visions, would simply receive their pay up
to the date Of the muster out. This pro-
vision put the sick men at a great disad-
vantage as compared with those who were
we'll. I complained Of this condition, but
was told that it was tho fault OF the law
and not of its execution and that 1t could
not be prevented.
Instead Of simply having these 210 men
mustered out, / secured a telegraphic order
to have them discharged with travel pay.
1 had the discharges and final statement
held at Jacksonville until l returned there
and then gave personal attention to seeing
that they had been issued with travel pay.
In addition I wrote a letter to each OF the
sick men and told them Of their rights.
When l arrived at Cheyenne l learned that
the paymaster at Denver had refused to al
low the travel pay. l went there to inves-
tigate and found that his refusal had been
authorized by the paymaster general In ac-
cordance with the presidents in the War
department upon the subject of travel pay.
| thereupOn telegraphed a letter to the War
department and asked that the ruling be
reversed for reasons given. While in Den
YER one of the newspapers there contained
articles, inspired by whom l do not know,
stating that my contention was illegal,
would not be entertained by the War de-
partment and that a copy of my letter to
these men had been sent to the War de-
partment and probably would result in my
being called to account. But l am just in
receipt of official notice that my request has
been granted and that these patriots will
be paid their travel pay. The amount in
volved is approximately $40, 900, in sums Of
about 800 each. About s~even-twelfths of
these men live 10 Wyoming, two-twelfths
in Colorado and one-twelfth in each Of the
states of Nevada, Idaho and Utah."
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Inquest Over Hester.

Coroner swanson brought a jury down
from Omaha yesterday and listened to part
of the testimony in the William Hester
case. The railroad officials had reques-
ted that the inquest be held In Omaha on
account OF it being more convenient for the
train crew. so a jury was empaneled there
and brought down here to view the re-
mains. Upon arriving here the coroner
found several witnesses on hand and so
decided to hear some OF the testimony here
and finish up the case in Omaha. Nothing Of
special interest was brought out at the in
quiry here, beyond Hester's statements.
which have been published. Undertaken
Brewer wired Mrs. Hester at Louisville.
Ky, yesterday afternoon and received an
answer to the effect that she was not able
financially to send for the remains. The
telegram suggested that an uncle OF the
dead man living in Chicago be notified.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
DR.. MORGAN on THE WELSH
Lectures on the History of the Race
and Says Americana and Eng.
lish Can Fight the Warld.

DR.. Morgan, who has been occupying the
pulpit of the First Baptist church for the
last Month, last night delivered an inter-
esting and comprehensive lecture upon
"Wales, Its Past and Present" at the
church. 1t was unfortunate that but a
small crowd was present, for the address
was worthy of a much larger audience.
DR.. Morgan stated while all history is hard
to uncover, 1t is especially difficult to dis
cover the early history OF the Welsh from
tine fact that their traditions are unreliable
aud that when all the bards were killed in
Fluellin's time in the thirteenth century
all their records were destroyed. Coming
from the Danube country. they were the
original Britons, the remnant OF the in
habitants who covered all the British isles.
They were driven into Wales finally after q
400 years struggle against the Romans and
600 years Of warfare with the Anglo-Saxons.
That is the entire authentic history availa-
bic up to 1882, when the desperate effort OF
Fluellin to maintain his country's independ-
ence failed and Wales became q part and
parcel OF the British empire.
A popularity OF the Welsh as a nation lies
in the fact that though a conquered race
so long they have so tenaciously chung to
habits of life that are inferior to those
Of the English. When they lost their indie
pendence their intellect seemed to be para.
lyzed. Where they were heroic before they
even now display a melancholy in demeanor
and voice. Throughout their entire career.
however, they have possessed a fine, poetic.
religious nature and it was through this that
the first awakening of Wales occurred in the
middle Of the seventeenth century. The
peoples religious instinct became more de-
veloped until the result is that there is no
country today that has so many religious
teachers, so many religious institutions. 80
many Sunday schools. 7
Thus. in describing the characteristics of
the Welsh, DR.. Morgan said that their SUI
preme virtue today is their religion, the
second is their hospitality. They have a
capacity for music. They yield to impress
sions. They are humorous, ~envious, vim
dictive. They are devoid Of the enterprising
spirit Of the Englishman.
In concluding his lecture, DR.. Morgan grew
! eloquent over the close relationship between
Americans and English. He declared that
together as friends they could fight all the
| devils and demons that are depressing man
kin and viii nsum the day when
| peace will reign the world over.
Before the lecture Sigmund Landsburg
! rendered a piano solo and Howard Stryker
a vocal solo.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
CLOSING A PROSPEROUS YEAR
Visiting Nurses Association Reports
Show the Good Work 1t
Has Done.

A prosperous year in the past and an en-
couraging outlook for the future were re-
ported at the annual meeting of the Visiting
Nurses association held last evening in the
rooms of the Commercial club. Besides
those who hold membership in the organiza-
tion there were a number present who came
to show their interest In the work and to
assure HI association that the good that it
is doing for the relief of distress is met
with the hearty sympathy Of many who are
unable to taxi q more active part.
Mrs. s. r. Towne. the president. occupied
the chair and In opening the meeting gave
a short outline Of the work that the associa-
ton had been doing during the last year,
saying that the methods employed have been
something in the way Of a departure from
those OF the associations in other cities. She
spoke Of the aid that had been rendered by
the various sewing circles and the societies
of q number Of the churches, which are con-
tinually helping the work in one way or an
other, and referred to the various means by
which money had been raised for the fur
therance Of the objects of the organization.
The secretary. Miss Louise Mcpherson, re-
ported that the board OF directors had held
eighteen regular and Ave special meetings
during the year and 1850 visits to the sick
had been made. The present membership,
she said. is 1923. The report Of the treasurer
was presented by Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick
and showed that the amount collected dur
ing the year was 81, 346 so. and the expenses
had been $3.50. 30. leaving a balance in the
treasury Of 1886 81.
Following the reports of the officers, Mrs
L.. E. Reed. the trained nurse who has given
q great amount Of her time to the work OF
the association, made a short address urg-
Ing the members to q greater interest in the
work that Is being accomplished and sug-
Eesting that 1t would be a good plan for
them to decide to work out their dues. in
stead of thinking that their responsibility
was ended when they had paid their money
and some one else had been engaged to do
| the work.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: Mrs. s. r. Towne
president; Mrs. F.. J. McShane, vice presi-
] dent; Miss Louise McPherson. secretary, and
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18

City Attorney Montgomery Ia now engaged
in drafting an amendment to the present
plumbing ordinance. The amendments sug-
gested by Plumbing Inspector Cook have
ben considered by a committee OF the coun-
ell and favorably reported on. In the orig
inal ordinance no fee was allowed the in
spector for work costing less than $50. AS
there is so much building and repairing GO
ing on at the present time the inspector
found that the majority of his time was
taken up in looking after work for which he
received no compensation. One section OF
the ordinance is to be amended SO as to
include work of this kind. The revised
schedule of fees will read like this:
For each piece Of plumbing work cost
ing s25 and under. a fee Of 81 is to be
charged; for work costing s25 and not more
than $50, a fee of $1.75; from $50 to 500.
a fee Of $3.50; from 800 to 5000, a fee Of
SO; from 5000 to 5000, a fee of $3.50; from
$500 to $500, a fee OF s.; work costing more
than $500, a fee Of $3.50. For inspecting
repair work the Inspector will be entitled
to fees as follows: Work costing less than
s25, a fee of 81; between SIS and $50, a
fee OF $50; from $50 TO 500, a fee of 81;
more than 800, a fee of $3.50"
Another important amendment to the ordi-
nance will be the safeguards thrown about
openings In the streets. This amendment
declares that when it becomes necessary for
a licensed plumber to make a cut In any
street paved with asphalt 1t shall be neces.
sary for him to make a deposit with the
city treasurer of an amount SUFFICIENT to
cover cost of repairing the pavement at the
point opened at current rates. The receipt
of the city treasurer for this deposit must
be attached to the application for a per-
init to open the street. At the conclusion
Of the work the inspector will certify that
the street has been properly repaired and
the plumber will then be returned the
amount Of his deposit. No money will be
returned until the pavement is relaid in
compliance with the wishes OF the Inspector.
AS the streets paved with asphalt have been
recently repaired it has been thought best
to do everything possible to keep them In
good condition and by exacting a deposit
from plumbers it is figured that all open
ings will be properly reflled and the pave
ment replaced in good condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
WEALTHIEST PEOPLE LIVING
Usage Indians Lead in the Per Capita
Income.
SCORN TO WORK FOR A LIVELIHOOD
Intcrtribal visitins. Agent stephens
Of the Crow Greeks Says,
"o VT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Usage In
dians are probably the wealthiest people per
capita on earth. are aristocrats and scorn
manual labor, according to General Pollock's
annual report to the Interior department.
They own over 500 acres Of laud for each
man, woman and child, each receiving an
annuity of over 5000 in cash. AS an Hug
~tration, If an Indian and his wife have eight
children, the annual cash income OF the
family Is over $1,000. Rather leading his
white brother in this respect, he prefers
the conveniences. luxuries and designations
of village life 10 agricultural avocation. He
loves to sing and dance, and no has plenty
Of money to support his family in idieness.
Indian Agent Stephens of the Grow Creeks
reports that a serious nuisance and detri-
ment to progress, to correct which agents
would have to cooperate, is inter-tribal
visiting, demoralizing to the Indians, en-
couraging idleness and nomadic habits.
abandonment Of the crops. reckless distri-
button Of property as presents and neglect OF
stock. Action to minimize this mischief
Is urged.
Captain Cornish OF the Uin.ah and Ouray
agency, in Utah, complains in his report
that there never has been any settlement
Of the claim Of the Uncompahgre White
tlNer anu ooutneTH JteS Oh tCCOuuL VI tne
cession of about 5000. 900 acres Of land to
the United States under a treaty OF 1880.
in consideration of certain benefits. The
treaty required that the land should be
subject to cash entry only, and that the
proceeds. after reimbursement by the United
States for sums appropriated and set aside
in the Ute act, and paying for lands which
might be ceded TO the Utes by the United
States outside Of their reservation, at $l.25
per acre, should be deposited to their credit
in the treasury. the interest payable TO the
Utes annually, with the rest Of their an
nuity money. This claim has not been
settled and no statement made as to tho
amount of money collected for this land.
: The denial Of the rights Of these Indians
to hunt in their old reservation, in &C
cordance with the Colorado game laws. Is
complained Of as an injustice and violation
of their treaty rights, and the agent recon-
mends securing through congress som COM
pensation for loss Of the right.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18

Complaint Is made about the condition OF
the sidewalks on L street between Twenti-
eth and Twenty fourth streets. This street
is the main thoroughfare for the east siders
and it is thought that on this account the
walks should be kept in letter condition. 1t
is reported that the present walks are full
Of holes, caused by missing and rotten
planks. Accidents frequently happen on
account Of the dilapidated condition OF side
walks and the city officials will be urged
to give all the walks in the city a general
overhauling before real cold weather sets
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Activity of Yesuyius,

Much anxiety has been caused in Naples by
the renewed activity Of Mount Vesuvius. An
overwhelming danger of this description pro-
duces universal terror. As q matter of fact,
there is little likelihood that Mount Vesuvius
will do any serious damage. On the other
hand. thousands die daily from stomach and
digestive disorders who might have survived
had they resorted to Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t Is the greatest of known tonics
for stomach and digestive organs. 1t cures
kidney, liver and blood disorders.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS. 1898.

Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick, treasurer. Seven
members were elected to the board of dircc-
tors to serve for three years. They were:
Mrs. Dan Cameron. Mrs. W. r. Adams.
Miss Nellie Bennett. Mrs. 7. W. Taliaferro,
Mrs. Howard Clifford. Mrs. Charles Metz and
Mrs. Alexander Polack. Miss Margaret Nc
earthly was elected to fill an unexpired term
of two years. .
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Women ana city Improvement.

The city improvement committee met on
Wednesday afternoon in the west parlor of
the Women's club rooms, Mrs. McKelvy In
the chair. 1t was decided to continue the
present ordinance committee. also the COM
mittee on ways and means. The committees
on exposition work gave rather discourage
ing reports. The first committee suggested
that wire baskets be placed in certain
portions OF the grounds. In reply the Sec
rotary stated that the management was CIV
ing all details the best attention and con-
sideration and opined that the citizen
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18

criticising the condition Of the exposition
grounds was sadly deficient in observation
and knowledge OF the facts In the case. An
other committee waited on the management
Of the buildings and grounds, but as that
gentleman had never heard OF the existence
OF such an organization as the Omaha
Woman's club this committee also failed
In its mission. The program committee is
at present bending every effort toward
arranging for n course OF lectures and hopes
to be able I. report at the next meeting,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18

DENVER. Colo. Nov. 17.-Game Commits
sioner Swan today received reports that In
dams from Utah have again invaded North
western Colorado and are killing game and
cattle. He asked General Sumner. COM
handing the Department Of the Colorado.
to send troops TO drive the Indians back TO
their reservation. The general said he
would wait for further adyices before order
ipg out any troops.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Arthur Sewall Loses n Schooner.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA message from
Arthur Sewall & Co.. Bath. Me-. was re-
ceived by their agent here today, saying the
four masted schooner Talofa. Captain
Fletcher, from Guantanamo for Fort Tampa,
in ballast. had been totally wrecked on
Culumazel island, of the eastern coast of
Yucatan and that the captain and seven nf
the men had arrived at Progreso, two Of tho
men having been drowned
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
q Street Car Line.

Work on the @ street car line extension
is progressing rapidly. but it will be at
least ten days before the new track is COM
pleted and another car placed on the line.
Possibly the double track may be extended
to the western terminus. although this has
not been decided as yet. The one car on
the line now leaves N street every twenty
minutes. With two cars the service will
be doubled, cars leaving every ten min.
utes.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Steamboats, Collide In a Fog.

BELLA1RE, o.. Nov. 1.-THE steamboats,
Avalon and Greenwood collided near Pipe
Creek, Belmont county. this morning, in a
dense fog. Both steamers were running fast
and the collision caused considerable dam
age. A panic ensued among the passengers
on both boats, but fortunately no one was
injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Bar Meeting.

The members Of the bar are invited by
the respective committees appointed by the
court to meet at the court house in division
No: on Saturday. November 10, 1898. at
$50 p. m, to take appropriate action IN
memory OF the late Charles OHutt and the
late Champion 8. Chase.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
New Plumbing Ordinance.

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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18
Marriage

County Judge Baxter issued the following
marriage licenses yesterday afternoon:
Name and Residence. Age.
Nathan Kaplan. Omaha. ................ 81
Minnie Lewis. Omaha. ................. 81
James J. White. Omaha. ............... 80
May Fechter. Omaha. IS
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-18

Lead Company Dividend.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE directors OF
the National Lead company have declared a
regular quarterly dividend on the preferred
stock of IL per cent. payable December Is.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-17
REVOLT is PROBABLE
BLANCo WILL HAVE TO ACT MORE
THEORETICALLY.
II lie Does Not There IN Nearly an
Assurance that There VIII
lie Much BIoodshed.

Havana via Key West, Fla. January is.
ontwnrdly order is restored here, great
excitement prevails and unless the news
papers are kept under strict censorship, a
general revolt is probable. with much
b,oodshcd. because In such an event the
army volunteers would fraternlze. General
Blanco's position Is most difficult cne.
because his mild methods of warfare dis
qulaify him to use energy with a mob.
The rioters intend going In pacific iaan-
ner to the palace to ask General f,ianco
to release civil prisoner who is unjustiy
held, by political intrigues, for fomenting
rioting.
Up to the time this dispatch is sent no
American has been In danger; nor has
there been any demonstration OF shouting
against them. nor uny American taken res
uge at the United States consulate, consul
General Fitzhugh Lee, the British consul
and other officers witnessed the disorders
from the balcony OF the hotel.
On the first day OF the riots, when a
crowd OF 5000 had massed In Central park
and began stoning windows and shouting
Death TO Dhro.' "yive weyler'' and
Down with Autonomy" General Parade,
General sciano and General Garrichs rode
up and General soiano ordered the cavalry
70 charge the mob. The cavalry command
err replied. Whom shili / charge? Loyal
Spaniardy for shouting Long live Spain
and Long I've tho SFaDish seHeisis
The commaEder then dismounted and Gu
desvcged TO persuade the mob. in which
were number of Ulcers and several nd
ju.ants to retire. General Garrichs. an
nteliigslt and noble Cp5an. whose loyalty
has never hem douoted,s confronted the
Leaders OF the mob. Major Fnentes and
cartnin caiso Of the artillery. M1jor
Fuentea resented the rebuke and General
Garrichs. IN fury. tore several deccgaiioas
from tho breast OF the Officer. siyias:
''you have dishonored the army"
Major Fnentes and Captain calyo were
arrested
General Sclano. IN the courfe of an inter
view. has denied that h. called the r,ciia.
chi CTS drunkards bur he contrms he
iepcri iha, he charged them as unworthy
the Uniform they wore,
The papers have been tritifisipg this ian-
guage. General soiano said II used those
worda and ! am willlng 70 sustain them