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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
BANQUET KANSAS OFFICERS
General Funston Makes Modest Respons
to Welcoming Address.
EUloGIzss UNKNOWN HEROES OF WAR
Colonel Metcnlf, Lieutenant Colonel
Little and Congressman DoIlivcr
of Iowa Each Respond to APP
proprinte Tonsts.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. 1O-Generals Fred
erick Funston, Colonel Metcalf Lieu
tenant Colonel e. C. Little and
the staff officers of the Twen-
tieth Kansas regiment, were brought
into Kansas City today on a special train
and are the guests Of the Knife and Fork
club. One thousands people met the officers
at the depot They were escorted up town
by their old band to Convention hall, where
a public reception was held, several thous-
and people passing before the officers.
Tonight the officers were the guests of the
Knife and Fork club at an elaborate banquet
at the Midland hotel at which 400 plates were
laid. Much enthusiasm prevailed and the
gathering proved one of the most brilliant
held here in long time. General Funston
spoke to the toast. The Twentieth Kansas"
Colonel Metcaf to "On the Firing Line"
and Lieutenant Colonel Little to "Our
Flag" Other toasts were responded
to by u S. Upperson, president
of the Commercial club and Con-
gressman j. p. Dollver OF Iowa. President
Epperson's theme being Make the Philip
pines Good Place to Live In"
There were probably 1000 persons in con-
vention hall when General Funston re-
sponded to the welcoming speeches. In the
course OF Drle1 speech Jne seneral Salu:
II am not hero. l don't feel like one.
Just an officer, l am, who has been very
fortunate because the officers and men
under him have never failed to follow when
he went somewhere. l know that it has
been my lot to receive the major portion Of
the honor that belongs to the men. / give
them three-fourths and claim only share
of the rest. There were and are a great
many officers and men in the Philippines
who have done braver deeds-braver were
never done-and whose names pass unchal-
lenged with no cheer. They never get into
the papers. On the night Of April o. 1899,
when General Macarthur told me that the
Grand river bridge would have to be taken
and 1 asked for sixteen officers and men to
go with me, where to be taken meant GER
tain death. fifty of them responded. Since
returned to America l have heard not one
word of Captain O'Hara, who was one Of
the bravest and most efficient officers in the
Orient Numberlees instances could be men
toned where bravery has not been ap-
plauded."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
CHEYENNE STRIKE SITUATION
Bishop Linehan of wyoming En-
deavOrs to Have Settlement
Reached Through Arbitration.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., Nov. 1o.-(Special
Telegram.) Union Pacific shops
worked with a full complement of hands
today, excepting boilermakers and part Of
the machinists. Some of the latter who
went to work yesterday quit today, the
pressure brought to bear upon them by the
strikers being more than they could with
stand. meeting of the strikers was held
today, which was attended by Bishop Line
han Of the Catholic diocese of Wyoming
The bishop urged the men to adjust the
differences existing between them and the
company amicably and counseed modera-
tion. He afterwards called upon the COM
pany officials and urged that the difficulty
be settled by arbitration.
Mr.. Mcconnell, superintendent of mo-
tive power and machinery, who is here try
ing to effect an adjustment of the strike
will meet a committee Of the men tomorrow
and 1t is expected settlement will be
reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
HOBART'S CONDITION BETTER
Vice President Able to Sit Up In
Chair for "A Long Period ana
ReIishes Food.

PATERSON, N. j. Nov. 1o.-There was
another change for the better in Vice Presl-
dent Hobart's condition today He was
able to sit up in chair in his room and
picked up a newspaper and examined II,
eventually turning to Mrs. Hobart and ask
ing her to read for him. The patient was
evidently stronger and took more nourlsh-
mont than at any time since his bad attack
of nearly two weeks ago. Despite the state
ments of attending physicians the family
still has hopes for his recovery. They had
renewed hopes today from the fact that he
was ablo to sit up for long period and
by the way in which he apparently relshal
his food.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
OMAHA ARMY OFFICER WEEDS
Lieutenant Bamford of the Fifth In
fnntry Mnrries Mrs. Mae Il. Ken
dali O'Brien.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 10-Word was re-
ceived at Atlanta tonight Of the marriage in
Washington on Saturday last of Lieutenant
F. e. Bamford, Fifth infantry, and Mrs. Mae
e. Kendall o Brien.
This is highly interesting sequel to the
Romyn courtmartal at Fort Mcpherson in
1897. Lieutenant Bamford at that time was
engaged to marry Captain Romyn's daughter
at the same time paying marked attention
to Mrs. O'Brien. Captain Romyn expressed
himself freely on the matter and Lieutenant
O'Brien, hearing of 1t, accosted the captain
on the parade. His superior responded by
knocking him down, the court martial be-
ing held soon after. Lieutenant OBrlen died
some time ago at Dry Tortugas.
Lieutenant Bamford is at present stationed
in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
LAD MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH
Seventeen-Year-OId Arthur Bryant
is Crushed to Death by Train
mt Tekamah.

TEKAMAH Neb., Nov. 10.-(Special Tele-
gram. Arthur Bryant, the 17-year-od son
of 4. w. Bryant, prominent business man
of this city, was killed by train here this
evening. The youth boarded the through
st. Paul express on the Omaha road as it
came into town at 1912 and rode a short
distance as 1t pulled out. He then attempted
to aight, but missed his footing and fell
under the wheels The lads body was
crushed and mangled beyond recognition
and strewed along the railroad track for
six or seven miles.
Young Bryant was a grandson of Miles
Folsom of Omaha, who Is largely interested
in real estate there. Mrs, Bryant, the un-
fortunate lads mother, is an own cousin of
Mrs. Grover Cleveland. The Fosoms have
been prominent in Omaha and Nebraska
for years.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Rail WAY MAN DISAPPEARS
w. +. Kantz, General Eastern Freight
and Passenger Agent of Cotton
BeIt, is Missing.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. 10.-W. F. Kantz,
general eastern freight and passenger agent
of the Cotton Belt railroad, with headquar-
ters in Pittsburg, suddenly and mysteriously
disappeared from the city Sunday morning,
October 20, and since that time nothing has
been seen or heard of him, although every
effort has been made by the Cotton Belt
company to ascertain his whereabouts.
Mr.. Kantz had been summoned TO the main
Offices OF the company at st. Louis but he
never reached there. 1t is feared that he
has met with foul play and that he never
got outside of this city. Mr.. Kantz came to
Pittsburg from Tyler. Tex, four years ago,
He has been connected with the Cotton Belt
road for many years and was one of its most
trusted and efficient employees.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
WORM RAzES PINE FORESTS
Destructive Pest Does Incalcuiablc
DAMAGE to Timber Lands In
the Black Hills.

DEADWooD, S. d.. Nov. 1o.-(Special)-
The Black Hills people are becoming
alarmed at the destruction of the pine tim
ber by the little worm which first made
its appearance west of this city, on the forest
reserve, two years ago. The attention of
the government has been called to the mat
ter repeatedly, but it was not until this
week that government inspector G. A.
Steele of Portland, Ore, was sent to in
vestigate the matter Forest Supervisor
Hamaker of Custer went over the reserve
with the inspector this week and Mr.. Steele
estimated that $50 square miles of the
heaviest pine timber has already been
totally destroyed in the two years time by
the little worms. Where the insect came
from no one knows, but 1t is increasing at
such an alarming rate that the government
will take hold of the matter Immediately.
The worm is about three-quarters of an
inch long and a quarter of an inch thick
and travels in packs" The worms start
at the outer bark of tree and soon bore
in and drink up the zap, which kills the
tree.
George jackson of this city, who has been
mining in the Bear gulch mining district
for some time was the first person to call
attention to the work of the worm. He
has watched the insect for two years and
he states that there is one district near
Spearfish that Is eight miles wide and thirty
miles long, in the heaviest timber of the
Black Hills, which has been worked over
by the worms until half of the timber stands
dead. After a time the worms blossom out
into winged bugs, and, Mr. jackson states,
fly swiftly and in swarms.
Until year ago the pests were confined
to Lawrence county, in the northern hills,
but now they are scattered all over the
fine bodies of timber in the southern Black
Hills. There is at present no method known
that will destroy them; in fact. they are
an entirely new insect to the department
at Washington. An attempt will probably
be made to inoculate the worms and kill
them off in this manner. The woodpecker
will devour the insects whenever it can
find them, but there are not enough birds
to go around Thousands Of feet of pine
timber are now ready to be cut in the dis
tricts where the worms have done the dam
age and unless the trees are made use of
within year after they die they are total
loss. Black Hills citizens will try to get
the department to give people the right to
cut off this timber from the forest reserve.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
SUIT TO GUST SALT TRUST
Attorney General MOnnett COM
mences an Action Against Ma
tiOnaI Salt Company.

POMEROY, o., Nov 10.--Suit was begun
in the circuit court today by Attorney
General Monnett to oust the National Salt
company, famiiarly termed the salt trust, +"
incorporated under the laws Of New York,
on the ground that it has been doing bust
ness in violation of the Valentine anti
trust law and has forfeited the right to do
business in Ohio.
A suit has also been instituted against the
United Salt company of Cleveland, on pc
tition Of E. E. Hecox, prosecuting attor-
ney of Meigs county, it being alleged that
this company had been merged into the
National Salt company.
The salt works at this place, which were
purchased by the National Salt company,
have been closed and the price of salt has
advanced, it is said, 80 cents on the barrel.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
JOLLIFICATION Is A FROST
POpOcratic Celebration Over Tues
days Election Does Not Material
ize to Any Particular Extent.

LINCOLN, Nov. 1O.-(Special Telegram.)-
II may never hold office. but I will be in
politics until the lid of my coffin is nailed
down" said w. j, Bryan tonight in his ad-
dress to the small crowd that participated in
the pooocratic jolifcation on the capitol
lawn. About $50 men carrying torches pa
raded the streets previous to the speaking
Silas A. Holcomb. Governor Poynter Secre-
tary Porter and Mrs. Belle G. Bigelow spoke
briefly. The expected delegation from Doug
las county did not arrive, but Lee Herdman
of Omaha was here as a spectator Very lit
tie enthusiasm was manifested
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Railroad Privileges Compromised.

BERLIN, Nov. 10.-The agreement signed
In behalf of Germany and the British South
Africa company binding the company not to
continue its railroad to the west coast of
Rhodesa south of the fourteenth degree,
except from a point on the Anglo German
frontier, has been approved. Germany also
will not construct a railroad north of the
fourteenth degree to the west coast until
the railroad is constructed south of that de-
gree through German southwest Africa.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
INDIANA CELERY CaOP FAILS
Plants BiiEhted ana Killed by the
Hot, Dry Weather During Month
of September.

WABASH, Ind, Nov. l0.-Indiana celery
growers, at he head of whom is William
Glaser Of this place, say tho celery crop
of Indiana and Michigan is practically
failure. The plants were blighted AMI
killed by the hot, dry weather OF September.
Indiana has many thousand acres devoted
to the cultivation Of celery. The same is
true, Mr., Glaser says of the Kalamazoo
district in Michigan.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
BOERS CUT OFF SMALL PARTY
Small Convoy Is Seized and Six of It's
Escort Are MissinG-Britons
Respect Geneva Flag

LONDON. Nov 1O.-The War office this
evening issued the following;
From Butler. Captetown, l2:4O p. M, by
Message from Buluwayo, Dated Nov. g.
a small convoy and escort under spreckley
OF Plumer's force We're attacked by Beers
November 3 Six men missing and lost con-
yoy."
The War office has also issued the follow
ing: "A report having appeared in the
South African papers thai our artillery ared
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
DARES ENGLISH SYMPATHIZERS
John T.. Finnerty, President of United
Irish Societies, Believes Amcri-
cnns Favor the Beers.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1O-John +. Finnerty,
president OF the United Irish societies,
"Dares sympathizers with England to hold
mass meeting in any city in the United
States" The quotation is from todays
issue of the Chicago Citizen. Mr.. Finnerty
Indignantly denies the assertion that this
country's sympathies are with Great Brit
ain in its attack on the Beers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

CHICAGO, Nov. lO--JOhn 3. Sherman has
rendered his resignation as president of the
Union Stock Yards and Transit company.
10 take effect January /, For thirty-four
years Mr.. Sherman was an officer of the
corporation and for thirty-three years of
this time It's directing genius.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Movements of ocean vessels, Nov. 1,

At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. La TOuraine,
from New York.
At delphia-Arrived-s Penn
land, from Liverpool.
Al Genoa-Arrived-stea Aller, from
New York
AT -Arrived-Campania from
New York for Liverpool
At New York-Arrived- -Phoenicia from
Hamburg. Sailed-Barbarossa. for Bremen
Via Solthampton.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

monthly statement OF domestic exports, is
follows: Breadstuffs, s2i.194 ,O99, decrease
as compared with October, 1898, about
$3.50, ,OOO cattle and hogs, s2,4lO.297, de-
crease, 1885, provisions, s14622,s ,s62, in
crease, S27O, 900; cotton, S2s, ,347.74l, de-
crease, s2,256, 900; mineral oils, $6,427 ,03s,
increase, $7,7S400o. During the last ten
months the exports Of these articles were
s37,147, 900 less than for the corresponding
period in 1898.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Troop Ship Sails for Cape.

LONDON, Nov. 10.-The troop ship Ba-
varian sailed from Queenstown this evening
for the Cape. carrying the Connaught
rangers, the first battalion of the Royal
Dublin Fusileers and a contingent of mis-
cellaneous troops, altogether over 1000 men
and large quantity of stores.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
MINING SITUATION CRITICAL
Trouble Brewing in beIIeyiiIe Dis
trict over shipping Coal to Strike
Districts In Southwest.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Nov. 1O-owing to
the mining situation in the Bellville dis
triet having grown so serious, in conse-
quenee of the shipment of coal from mines
in the district to the strike districts in the
southwest. District President Hefti today
telegraphed John Mitchell the national
president OF the United Mine Workers Of
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
belgium is Neutral.

Copyright, 1899, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Nov. 10-(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram)- Standard
correspondent at Brussels cables:
II have reason to believe that DR.. Leyds
has received from the Belgian minister of
foreign affairs an intimation that he should
bear in mind that Belgium is a neutral coun-
try and that Great Britain is not only on
terms of amity with it. but also one of the
guarantors of its independence"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Russians Marching 10 Frontier.

BERLIN. Nov 10.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger re-
peats the report that the Russians are
marching toward the Afghan frontier.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Samoan settlement Satisfactory.

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Nov, l0.-Pre-
mier Turner considers the Samoan settle
ment satisfactory.
ADELAIDE, South Australia Nov. TO-
Treasurer Holder considers that the ad-
vantages of British supremacy in the Tonga
islands are fully equivalent to the surrender
of British rights in Samoa.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 10-A special train
of twelve cars of mules from the Kansas
City stockyards started for New Orleans
today, bound for the Transvaal This is
the second trainload of mules purchased in
this market by the English government
Today's order is a hurry one and the train
will try to make a record run.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Orders for Mobilization.

LONDON, Nov. 10.-Orders for the mobili-
zation Of the necessary reserves for the sup
lementary division announced yesterday by
Lord Woseley were issued this evening. The
men will join between November IL and 13.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Gunnery Instructor Arrested.

SPANDAU. Prussia, Nov. 1O.-A gunnery
instructor named Eckmann was arrested
here today on tho charge of having alb
stracted the plans OF gun under con-
struction.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

EDINBURGH, Nov, lO.-Joseph Fl. Choate,
the United States ambassador, who was the
chief guest at the annual banquet of the
Walter Scott club this evening. met with
an enthusiastic reception Sir Herbert Max
we'll, who presided made a cordial reference
to the friendship that seals England and
America.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
COLONY OHerr XoIunteers.

WINNIPEG, Man, Nov. 1o.-The North
west Territory has offered 1000 experienced
mounted men to the British government for
use in the Transvaal.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

CAPETOWN, Nov. 10.-The British
transport Moor. having on board the
officers of the staff Of three divisions of the
British army corps on it's way to South
Africa. arrived here at $3.50 o'clock this
morning
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Forecast for Nebraska
Cloudy and Warmer; Followed by Rain

America, to come at once to Bellvile or
East St Louis for a conference. President
Mitchell, who Is in Chicago. telegraphed in
reply that he would meet President Hetti
In East ST. Louis tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
silver Going and Gold Coming.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1O,-The steamship
Umbria, sailing for Europe tomorrow, will
take out 5000 ounces of silver.
LONDON, Nov. 10-rhe amount OF bullion
withdrawn from the Bank of England today
was 9355.O0O Most of this gold was for
shipment 10 America,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Shamrock Reaches Azores.

FAYAL, Azores. Nov. 1O.-sr Thomas
Lipton's steam yacht Erin, which left New
York November 2, passed here today towing
Shamrock.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
FlFER TO SUCCEED CALHOUN
Ex-Governor of Illinois Named for
Vacant Place ON Commerce
Commission.

WASHINGTON. Nov lO.-The president
haa appointed Former Governor Joseph w.
Fifer of Illinois a member OF the Interstate
Commerce commission, vice W ], Calhoun,
resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

Major ReitzenbOrn Joins Beers.
BERLIN, Nov. 10.-It is stated that Major
Won Reitzenborn, winner Of the long-dis-
tance ride, has gone to join the Beers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

on the Geneva flag General Butler telo-
graphs the following account OF the incl
dent given to the Standard and Diggers
News by Rev. Mr.. Martens, Dutch clergy
man. with the Beers:
Directly after the first cannon shot the
English thought our men were at the rail-
way station and fired there They were
not, but one Of the shots went through an
ambulance. AS soon as they found out their
mistake theY ceased firing
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
ChamhcrIain to Xisit princc of WA!

LONDON, Nov. 1i-Mrs and Joseph Cham
berlain will visit the prince Of Wales at
saRdripghan today. ,,,--t ---4
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11

WASHINGTON. Nov. l0.-1the October
sued by tAs bureau 0f statistics. sh9Yg as
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-11
Captare Ordnance Supplies.

WASHINGTON, Nov 1O.-The War de-
partment has received the following:
MANILA, Nov. 10--General Lawton ex-
perlences some difficulties on account Of
continued unprecedented rains in that Sec
tion OF the country, his advance al sau
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-12-14
EGG PLANT.
when Properly Cooked II 10 .
Delightful Dish-Egg Plant
ssi8 ne Croquettes.

Egg plants, like great many mem-
bers of the nightshade family, have an
aefid favor. The same quality in The
berries of the climbing bittersweet give
it its familiar name, a sweet taste be-
ing said to follow the bitter. This quail
'ity has also given the entire genus
nightshade the reputation Of being poi-
sonous, and for years prevented the
wholesome tomato from being used as q
vegetable. In the tomato this favor is
not found in the fruit, but the odor of
the foliage suggests the odor Of the po-
tato and all the rest Of the genus. The
acrid favor of the fruit of the egg plant
must always be removed before it is
cooked in any way. There are two
ways of doing this; one is to parboil
it in salt and water, and the other is to
rub with salt the slices of egg plant,
which should be cut about half an inch
thick. Lay them in bowl Of water and
let them stand an hour. The slices
may be rinsed, seasoned with little
pepper, dipped in the yolk Of an egg
beaten up with tablespoonful Of water
and then dipped in dry 8sifted bread
crumbs. The egg plant may now be
fried in boiling hot fat, enough to cover
the slices, or it may be broiled like q
beefsteak. For broiling. the slices can
be simply seasoned with little pepper
after draining them out OF the salt and
water and dipped in sweet oil. They
should be broiled five minutes on each
side.
The following is good rule for cook
ing egg plant croquettes: Peel and cut
into small pieces one egg plant. Place
it in salt and water and let it stand
an hour. Drain it. Cook it until it
is tender in fresh water, drain and mash
it and drain it thoroughly again. Take
two beaten eggs, to which half q cup
full Of bread crumbs and tablespoonful
of melted butter have been added. Stir
into the cooked egg plant. Make the
preparation into croquettes and let il
stand until you are ready to cook it
It ought to stand at least half an hour
and may stand longer without any in.
jury. When you are ready. to cook II
roll the croquettes in the beaten yoll'
pf an egg and then in dry, sifted bread
crumbs, and fry them in very hot fat
until they are. q fine brown like other
croquettes. n. z. Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-12-14
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
sene sasxestions which May He
I OF value to the busy
Housewife.

Wherever q parafin lamp is used, d
large box or tin of sand and earth
should be. at hand to throw over the
flame in case of an accident in upsetting
or explosion Of the lamp. Water will
only spread instead of putting out the
fame. - - vss
Cayenne pepper is said to be good
remedy for ants, and will also drive
away mice. Blow it into,crevices where
the ants are seen. .s..ssa
Stair carpets will last much longer
IL two or three thicknesses Of brown
paper or newspaper orsstrips Of nar-
row felt are placed beneath them be-
fore being fastened down. A stair rod
should never be allowed to remain un-
fastened. Such carelessness has been
the cause OF many serious accidents.
Too much care cannot be exercised
in keeping clean the ordinary house
broom. It is fertile breeding place fol
the germs Of grippe, smallpox, scarlet
fever and other diseases. The British
Medical Journal strongly advises thu
study Of home bacteriology by mothers
and housekeepers. 's'
A paste which possesses extraordi
nary adhesive power may be made al
follows:
Soak four parts by weight Ut glue fol
several hours in Is parts of water, ans
then warm the whole slowly until ;
perfectly clear solution is formed. Thii
solution is then diluted with IS parts O
boiling water and the mixture. is wei
stirred. In the meantime 80 parts O
starch are stirred into 200 parts Of coli
water, 80 az to form thin, milk.
liquid, free from Jumps. Into this i
poured the solution Of glue, stirring
continually, and then heating. Whel
cold, well stir in ten drops Of carboli
acid. 81. sg go
This will strongly join leather, paste
board, paper, etc. It will keep for year
| If kept in close vessels to prevent evar
GRAFTON.
wall paper should be cleaned b
brushing II in straight lines with
broom, having first tied soft, cleal
cloth over the broom. Then wipe down
wards lightly with slices Of stale bread
l-Housewife.