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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
RECRUITS REFUSE TO SIGN
Men Enlisting for Service in the
Navy object to Government
Charges for Uniforms.

VALLEJO, Cal, Dec. 14.-SiXty recruits OF
the United States ship Hartford have refused
to sign articles of enlistment because, as
they claim, the government charges them
with the cost of their uniforms and clothes.
The Hartford was Admiral Farraguts flag
ship at the battle of Mobile bay in the Civil
war. During the last four years it has been
fully restored and is now being fitted out
for a cruise to New York, where it will be
used as a training ship. -..,@'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-The navy is A.
600 men short of the legal maximum and
this in spite of the best efforts of the re-
cruitng officers. Secretary Long has writ
ten letter calling the attention of congress
to this state of affairs and suggesting that it
might offer a decided incentive to enlist
ments by extending to sailors enlsting the
benefit Of the act allowing to apprentices a
full outfit of clothing, not to exceed s45
in value. Under the present system the men
are kept in debt for months after en,st
ment by the purchase of regular outfit
from advance payments.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
HEARTY EXPRESSION
Hundreds Tell of the Change
Which They Have Felt.
The Time Comes for Omaha People
to Tell What Has Been
Done for Them.

The time has come when people in Omaha
feel the change. Many people in this city
have given voluntary endorsement of the
great change they have felt after using
Morrow's Kid -oids.
Kidneods VIII cure lame back, kidney
backache, urinary and kidney disorders,
sleeplcssness, restlessness and nervousness
We always like to give reference as to the
merits Of Morrow's Kidpe- ods. and this
time refer you to Mr.. II. E. Murphy, Coach
man, Of 218 South 3Sth street, who says:
After trying nearly all the remedies I
heard of or read about, said to be good for
kidney backache. rheumatism. neuralgia.
urinary troubles. nervousness and restless
nese of which l have been afflicted for some
time, and from which / got but little relief
/ decided to try Morrow's Kid oids. They
relieved me of all my former troubles in
very short time. l will continue to use Kid
ne-ods for their tonic effect. and recon-
mend them to others"
Morrow's Kid me ods are not pills, but
Yellow Tablets and sell at fifty cents box
at all druggists and by the Myers Dillon
Drug Co.
Mailed on receipt Of price Manufactured
by John Morrow G Co., Chemists. Spring.
fed, Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
CONE BLuFFED PLATT INTO 1T
Directors of Express Company Give
Him Life Job-Afrnid of Threats
os GiyiR. I'D Secrets.

TOLEDO o., Dec. 14,-General Manager
Crosby of the United States Express com
pany G. r. Blanchard. of Chicago, Frank
Plat of New York and number of minor
officials testified for the defense in the case
of Calvin Cone against the United States
Express company, in. the federal court to-
day The directors all testified that they
had endorsed Senator Platts action in prom
ising Mr. Cone "a life position at $4,000 per
year because they were fearful of resulte,
If Mr. Cone should carry out his threats
to offer his confidential knowledge to rail-
road companies. All witnesses testified that
Mr.. Cone had done nothing to earn the sal
ary he claimed for ten years under his life
contract.
DR.. William Brien, private secretary to
Senator Plat at the time the contract was
made, told story of the New York meet
ing OF Cone and Platt. differing in essen
tal details from Cones version. Mr., Cone
made threats, he said, and the express con-
tract with the Lake Shore read was in such
condition that It would be terminated in
six months. 1t was feared that Gone might
inform that road, that others might follow
and the company's business be materially
injured. The case will close tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
GOLD WILL LEAVE COUNTRY
Announcement of Gold Engagements
for London Mny re Looked for
In Near Future.
NEW YORK, Dec. ll.-rhc Evening Post

NEW YORK, Dec, 1.-THE Evening Post
says
1t awas reported in wall street this after
noon that the City bank would ship gold
10 London by this weeks steamer. Officers
Of the bank, when asked regarding the truth
OF the report refused to either confirm or
deny il. Sterling bankers, familiar with the
gold market here and in London, said that
in any case announcements Of gold engage
ments for London might be looked for
within twenty-four hours. Predictions OF
gold exports were made in Wall street soon
after the market opened this morning. De
mand bills were then quoted at 4S7% to
4S77s, aud sterling bankers were doing a
rGshlng business.
one of the most prominent exchange
bankers admitted, that the climax had been
practically reached
All sorts of rumors were current in regard
to efforts making in this country to relieve.
the European situation. Later sterling,
which had risen ~, eased off 4 ON sales
of bills against London's security purchases
Such course, GENE bankers argued, would
react favorably on the New York market and
in the end have beneficial effect.
News of Secretary Cages order to antici-
pate the January interest with reported re-
ceipts Of interior money strengthened the
feeling that gold would leave the country
in few days, since money would probably
not rule high enough at this center to pre-
vent movement.
LONDON, Dec. 1j.-The Bank of England
has raised the buying price for United States
gold coin to 76s sgd.
The Times says:
THE Bank of England, while raising the
buying price of eagles, half a penny, will
probably pay us 9Md for bar sold, which
concession, in connection with the grant
ing of certain facilities in regard to ad-
vances, will very likely bring both bars and
eagles from New York in fairly large
quantities"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

meet the governor and state officials before
proceeding to Washington.
The suit against tho United states will
be begun by an action in Dcnver. TIE
United States Monetary league will give the
state Of Colorado as present a solid silver
brick Of the purest metal OF 100 ounces and
representing 500 at par ratio. The treas
urcr Of the state will then formally pre-
sent the brick to the state. The state viii
send 1t to the United States mint at Wash
ugton with the demand that It be coined
into 100 silver dollars
This demand. of course" says Mir.
Rucker will be refused Upon the re-
fusal suit will he entered in the United
states supreme court. for We have a right
under tho constitution to demand that the
bullion be coined. The suit will be brought
in the name OF the state OF Colorado to
secure more rapid action than would other
wise be given it,"
Mr. Rucker will be assisted by counsel
from his and other states.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

the Modder river, where his ammunition and
food supplies were not expected to last over
| a week, In fact, II was SAID that his line
OF communicate ms was probably already
cut and it was claimed that General Gatacre
was similarly weakened by his reverse
BY his reverse and the revolt of the colo
nists II was added that he might have
to choose between a siege and retreat.
The afternoon papers Of all shades of poll
tics follow the morning papers in facing the
situation urageously and demanding the
immediate dispatch of reinforcements
Thus the radical Star says
The stake the gambler Chamberlain has
thrown on the table is not merely South
Africa but the empire. 1t is too late to re-
gret the game. We have no choice but TO
play it. even If it involves sending abroad
the militia Our armies in South Africa
must be amply reinforced
The scenes at the War office this morning
when General Methuens casualties were
posted were highly dramatic. There was
steady incurson of anxious inquirers from
the moment the doors opened and there was
intense excitement when an official appeared
bearing the cmnousy long list of names
The women present crowded eagerly forward
and begged for copies Of the list but the
supply was not sufficient and the official
read out the llstS. intense feeling was evil
dent on all the faces. 1t was memorable
scene. Some of the women were so over
come that they had to be assisted from the
room.
The Globe says: "The country is prepared
for any sacrifice. In the famous words of
General Sheridan, All must now go in"
The St James Gazette says: When we
have retrieved our defeats and have restored
the supremacy of our flag we can crticisr
and investigate. Today we must act
Continuing, the st. James Gazette urges
the government to take the White Star line
steamships from the Oceanic down and send
another army corps to South Africa.
The Westminster Gazette, liberal news
paper, which has actively opposed the war,
now declares: I'VE are bound to carry the
campaign to successful issue. The reckon
ing with the government will come later on. +"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
VIBRATIONS OF The MARKET
Reported British victory and TreuS-
ury Department News Ala in
-'.''r Restoring Quiet.

NEW YORK. Dec 1.-THE Wall street
public came down to business today in an
apprehensive state Of mind over what might
occur on the Stock exchange All SORTS OF
rumors were a1oat as a consequence Of the
eftcct OF yesterdays demoralized market on
this or that larger operator or specuatiN e
pool or clique which was heavily involved
by reason OF the construction OF the money
supply and the shrinkago in values. The
bears also were in n mood of rampant comb
donce and prepared to go to extreme leng his
in Offering down prices Of stocks they had
yet TO become possessed or On the other
hand, the preparations made by inside in
terests to support their properties were on
large scale
The result was fierce and exciting strug-
gle between the conflicting speculative in
terests, Prices were moving all ways at once
in he opening dealings and the vibrations
were very vide The bears attacked now
one point and then another in attempts 10
renew the general dcmoralization Of yeser-
day. They wiped out he opening 3-p1int
rise in Sugar in twinklng, inflicted seri-
Gus damage on the iron and steel stocks and
the New York City specialties and got st.
Paul Il below yesterdays low level, which
was the lowest Of the year up to that time.
mere was good deal or indiscrlmlnate
selling, but no sign of the heavy forced
liquidation which marked the last hour Of
trading yesterday. The supporting element
had in it's favor the influence OF the buoyant
tone developed In London by the rumor OF
the relief of laadysmth and the capture of
an indefinite number of Beers and by the
decision of the Bank of England not to ad-
vance the. official discount rate.
The announcement of the offer of the
Treasury departments to anticipate the Janu-
ary l government interest without rebate
had cheering, sentimental effect, in view of
the importance attached to money condi-
tions. The BEARS Showed a disposition TO
cover short contracts quickly on any dip in
prices and there were sudden recoverles of
the violent losses 1t soon became evident
that there was a steady absorption of what
ever amounts were offered of the standard
stocks. AS a consequence the bear raids
became more and more frequent and by noon
there was a general covering movement in
force and the level of prices had risen above
last night. All around the market had
quieted down. st.. rf
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
DEMOCRATS. WILL CONTEST
Kentucky Democratic Committees
Meet and Decide to Fight
before Legislature.

FRANKFORT, KY, Dec. 14.-Nearly all
| the members Of the democratic campaign
and state central committees arrived today
Their conference began at noon. Without
exception they are in favor of making con =
test before the legislature to oust the re-
publican governor and lieutenant governor
and say that MOTTO contest would be virtual
endorsement of tissue ballots and soldiers
at the polls. g., .-,
The state central, executive and campaign
committees in secret session voted unani-
mously to recommend contest before the
legislature to oust the republican governor
and lieutenant governor and endorse the
action of minor candidates in filing their
contests before the state contesting board.
Former SENATOR Joseph C. S. Blackburn
presided at meeting of committees and said
he had been threatened with defeat for SEN
ator If the democratic state officers made a
contest bat, that he had ridden fourteen
miles in asbuggy to tell the committees that
he favoredpa contests heven if it resulted in
his own defeat, he would rather. have a
democratic stale government than to serve a
lifetime, in the senate. :, ..s
The committees unanimously adopted the
following resolutions and there is no longer
any doubt. about the contest coming before
the legislature: s,tn, -.
Resolved first, That we, the members of
the state democratic central executive and
campaign committees in joint meeting as
sembled on the Hth of December in Frank
fort, KY, express our. earnest belief that
according to the legal votes cast at the late
state election the candidates on the state
democratic ticket We're elected and that the
democrats of Kentucky demand that these
candidates, in proper legal course, contest
the election Of the republican candidates
to whom certificates have been issued.
Resolved second, That 1t is the unani-
nous sense of the members of the state
central democratic, executive and cam
paign committees that William Goebel
should make contest, al authorized by
law for the office of governor and that j. G.
w Beckham should make a contest for the
Office of lieutenant governor, and that we
heartily indorse the contests already com
menced by the other candidates on the
democratic state ticket. Pea. ,Y.
Resolved, third That an appropriate adj
dress be issued by the members of the re-
spective committees here assembled to the
people of Kentucky. .a. ...
Resolved fourth, That the chairman of
this conference appoint Il committee of
eight of which he shall be chairman. to CO.
operate with the contestng candidates and
assist in the management Of the several
contests.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
-
O-Americun shoot.

FRANKLIN, Pa, Dec. 14.-An interna-
tional shooting contest between teams rep
resentng American volunteer soldiers and
Englieh volunteers has been arranged by
General Willis j. Hulngs, who was col
onel of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania reg-
ment during the Spanish war. He has just
returned from Europe, where he attended
to all the preiminaries. The first contest
will be between a team Of Queens West
cninster volunteers of London and one Sc
lected by General Huling from his former
command and the time has been set for next
June in London. The trophy will be pre-
sented by Thomas X, Dewar, as a perpetual
challenge cup.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
INDIGNANT AT WAR OFFICE
Predictions Freely Made that the
War VIII Last Cntl
., June.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-Whie the outwardly
calm attitude OF the press and people here
during the present crisis commands admira-
lion, there Is an pndercurreut of intense
Indignation at the War office and govern
ment which threatens to have a serious ad-
ditiCn in the blunders of generals and the
further evidences OF the breakdown OF the
Transport and Intelligence departments
which are daily coming TO light, 1t was
freely predicted this morning even In high
military circles; that the South African
campaign will last until June 1t was also
expected that General Methuen would have
to retire south of the Orange river, as it
was piaimed he could not hold out long at
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
DEATH RECORD.


DEADWOOD, S. D., Dec. 14.-(Special)
Telegram. )-Samuel Cushman died last night
on a Burlington sleeper between Edgemont
and Alliance, Neb He was one of the oldest
residents of the Black Hills. With his wife
and son he was enroute to Texas for his
health. He died of heart trouble. He was
at one time dean Of the State School Of
Mines at Rapid City. He Vas a pioneer in
Colorado he having published a paper at
Georgetown in early days, and he was for
q time foreman of the Caribou mine in
Boulder county. His remains will be taken
to Denver for interment.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
steamer nns Narrow Escape.

NEW YORK Dec. l4.--The Norton line
steamer Manica, Captain Smith, arrived
ing experienced a hard head south
southwest gale with heavy seas. on
December ?. in latitude 4s.l5, longl-
shortly afterwardr the German steamer
Albano. bound from Hamburg for New
York, came along and took the disabled
parted and the Albano proceeded on its
course "
The Manica was driven far off its course
laundering. When the weather fnaliy uer-
mitted temporary repairs We're made and
the vessel steamed l,60o miles to port.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
TWO MORE DIVISIONS TO GO
War Department Approves of the
Mobilization of Sixth and
seventh Divisions.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE War office this
evening made this announcement;
The Sixth division has been modified
anu four battalions' of this division will have
been embarked by Sunday The government
has also approved of the immediate mobil-
2ation of the Seventh division"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
PoDuIists to Right Democrats.

BlRMl NGHAM Ala, Dec. 1.-THE state
executive committee of the peoples party
met in this city today and DECIDED to cal
a state convention of that party to as
semble in Montgomery May TO- 1900, for the
purpose of nominating a full state ticket
and making an aggressive fight on the
democrats, 1t is also understood that the
committee urged Former Congressman M
W. Howard of Fort Payne to become a
candidate for the United States senate to
succeed John T. Morgan.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Advance an Coal Prices.

CINCINNATI Dec. l4.-Local operators
belonsiDg to the Pittsburg Coal company
and thu Monongahela Consolidated Coal
and Coke company have agreed that an
other advance IN coal prices is 10 go into
effect tomorrow The price will be adj
yanced 10 cents per ton, The price In tho
barges is cents per bushel here and SiZ
cents at Louisville, with CORES ponding
rates at all other Ohio river points. This
Is due 10 the combine 1t Is the first time
thc rate has been fixed at Pittsburg for all
Ohio and Mississippi river points.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
sells Mortgnged prnncrt,.

Fred Thomas was arrested Thursday
night on the charge of selling mortgagcd
property. Thomas has been running a
restaurant on Douglas street ana some
Snauhcr Recently he closed his cafe and
told Snaubcr he might take tis iiXturcs as
Snaubcr objected and said he must have
the money. as he had no use for the liN-
lures. Thomas waited for a while. and us
sayn aud could not induce Snaubcr to take
them he sold them lie will cNplan matters
I'm nOliCp CDurt ..-.et .A r..
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Severe snow storm at ST. Louis.

ST LOUIS, Dec, 1.-THE heaviest snow
storm of the season has prevailed since
yesterday afternoon and promises to be-
come "A record breaker. Several inches of
snow has fallen. Considerable discomfort
and many accidents resulted As the result
of accidents and suffering from exposure
three victims will probably die. Street car
traffic has been somewhat impeded.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Wanted in Aberdeen.

Sheriff Thomas OF Aberdeen, 5. D., came
down Thursday night and took Tom kim
there for stealing a pony and saddle. lie
J rode the pony down into Iowa and sold it,
Savage and Sargent caught him some time
ago and he has -cen held here since, await
ing the arrival of the sheriff.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

Al Cherbourg- -Sailed-Columbla, from
Hamburg and Southampton for New York
At, Al kobe-Arriyed December l2-Ara6,
At New York -Saied-la Gascognp for
iayre, Nillehad for Bremen.
AZ sydney, n $. W.--Arrived-M -Mlowera
from Vancouver. etc.
a. Naples Arrived Ems from New York
and proceeded TO Genoa
Al queenstown -ArriVed-Germunic, from
New York, for Liverpool
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 14.-Mamie Bus
tard, aged 4 years, drank more than a
pint of whisky last night and died after
remaining unconscious for more than three
hours The spirits had been purchased
by her father for medicinal use. How Il
child could manage to swallow a pint of
whisky is n mNstery To the phNsiCians.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
WINSTON CHURCHuL EScApES
Report Comes by Way of Lourenso
Marquee.

LoURENZo MARQUEE, Delagoa Bay, Dec.
A.-Winston Churchill, the newspaper cor
respondent and former officer of the Fourth
Hussars, who was captured at the time OF
the armored train disaster near Estcourt,
November l6, has escaped from Pretoria
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.--An advance Of % per
cent in the price of stoves and ranges has
been decided on by tho,sAssociation of
Stove Manufacturers now In session here.
The advance will take effect January J..
1t is claimed the advance was made neces-
sary by the increased prices of iron and
steel.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

Henry Howard appeared at the police sta
ton Thursday night and complained that
he had hccn robbed of his ovHrroat in a
lodging house ON North sixteenth street.
He said two hobOts went in there and took
the coat lie was unable to give the police
much of a description OF the men The
police say they arc pestered TO death by
tramps who report thef;s of this sort, for
they are stealing from each other all the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Mritinm E,nert ann stnnL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE trial of Rol-
and b. MolineuX, for the poisoning of
Mrs. Adams, was continued today. Writ
ing Expert Kingsley again occupied the
stand. The evidence was a highly tech
nical analysis of the various disputed let
ters in the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
To Cure a cold m one Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure.
E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

The evening session was held IN Plymouth
church and was taken up entirely with the
annual address OF President Carl SchurZ,
former secretary of the interior, His Wig
orous denunciation of the attitude of Pres
ident Mckinley against civil service reform
was literally applauded. Lucius B, Swift
of indianapolis presided
Following the address a reception was ten
dered the delegates at the University club
and a buffet lunch was served. Noticeable
among the 500 guests from the city and state
we're Former President Benjanin Harrison
and wife and Governor Mount and wife
The meeting between Mr.. Schurz and Gen
eral Harrison waS most cordial.
Tomouow at 10 o'clock the election Of Of
hcers viii take place reports will be submit
ted and The report Of the special inyesu-
eating committee, which is awaited with
much interest will be received. Plans for
the reform CT the consular soryi q will be
discussed, after which miscellaneous busi-
ness will be transacted.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

Along with the letter to the president was
submitted the following:

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington
Nov 1S lS99-My Dear Sir: / beg leave 10
acknowledge the receipt of the letter Of the
10th inst, signed by yourself and other
members Of the National civil Service Re-
form league and to say that it will be
brought TO the attention of the president.
Very truly yours, j. a, PORTER,
Secretary to the President
George McAneny, Esq.
Reports of local associations were then
made as follows: Boston, Richard Henry
Dana; Cambridge, w. w. Vaughan Con-
necticut, William A. Aiken; New York.
George McAneny; Buffalo, Frederick Almy;
Pennsylvania, r. Francis Wood; Maryland,
Charles j. Bonaparte; Washington, r. l..
siddcns Cincinnati, Charles B. Wilby; In
diana. Lucius b. Swift Chicago, John w.
Ella; Missouri, A. L. Berry.
Letters from Denver and San Francisco
were read stating that the progress along
civil service was very satisfactory The re-
ports from the local associations were all
of a satisfactory nature and showed ad-
vancement all along the line, with one or
two exceptions,
Papers were read by Clinton Rogers Wood
ruff of Philadelphia upon civil Service Re-
form as a Factor in Municipal Reform" and
by Silas w Burt upon the Competitive
Plan in the Filling Of Offices of the Higher
Grades L."