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The San Francisco call., 1899-06-19
Received by King Leopold.

BRUSSELS, June 1S--Lawrence Town
send the new United States Minister to
Belgium, was received to-day by King
Leopold.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.
sonth DnIkotn rrnrrie Fircs.

ARMOUR, S, D., May 4.--(Special) RE
cent authentic reports from the fire on the
Iankton reservation are to the effect that IL
was much more serious than was at first
supposed. No fatalities have been reported
One man seeing the fire approaching sent his
family into cave, himself remaining out
side to afford such protection to his prop
erty as he could. Later he found him sell
unable to reach the cave on account of the
smoke. After the smoke had somewhat
abated he wrapped himself in a vet gull anl
succeeded in getting to his family and found
two little children nearly suffocated. They
are lying very low and may not recover
Wesley Simpson lest his buildings nineteen
head of hogs and six calves. Another settler
lost sixty head of cattle. More than a score
of farmers lest all or a large part of their
possessions, some buildings, others stock, an /
very few cf them are left with hay and
grain at the beginning of the seasons work
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
MODIFYING BEEF REf0RT
President said 90 Consider Some OF
the Criticisms Arc TOO
severe.


NEW YORK, May A special from
Washington says From an administration
source 1t is learned that the report OF the
beef inquiry is a reply in series OF answers
to the questions put by tho president to the
members of the board. The first reply IS
said to be very voluminous being an account
Of the method OF preparing beef for MARKET
every detail observed by the board inspect
ing the different packing establishments
having been gone into.
When 1t comes to questions about IN
spections there is a call for fixing the blame
for neglect and II Is asserted today that
General Wade was called to the White House
10 modify some criticisms considered by the
president to be too severe.
If any pointed criticism OF General Mics
is found in the report it is declared that IL
will be found in a reply toward the emu
ccnsurng him indirectly, perhaps, Tor tall-
ing TO report at once his observations ABOUT
the beef supplied to the army. The friends
of General Miles are manifesty anxious lest
after the report is made, he VIII again open
the subject by renewing the assertion NO
made first at Ponce, Porto Rico. II does not
appear that General Miles has asserted nus
intention to ask congress TO make an ln-
ouiry next winter. The report that he con-
templates doing so is probably conSecture.
for until the report has been published anu
General Miles knows positively Just "ha'
IL contains, he is silent on the SUBJECT
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
ASKS OPINIONS ON DREYFUS
Dupuy's Course Implies that Revision
of Cnse May lie Announced In
Few Weeks.

NEW YORK, May A dispatch to the
Commercial Advertiser from London says:
Following Constans course in the Bou-
LANCER episode, the minister of the interior,
NJ. Dupuy, has just obtained OCCIDENTAL re-
ports from projects throughout France re-
garding the condition Of public opinion on
the Dreyfus evidence and the possible course
of the court Of cessation and the government.
The weight Of the reports Is that extreme
partisans on both sides remain unmoved, but
that the latest portions of the evidence have
much impressed the large and influential
body OF opinion which previously inclined
toward the staff and expected it would prove
It's case against Dreyfus
Men of this thinking have from the first
been open minded and honest. AS Lieuten-
ant Colonel Henry's suicide persuaded them
to reopen the Dreyfus case, so later evidence
inclines them to a retrial before another
courtmartia The same body of opinion Is
still more convinced of the need of thor
ough reform of the general staff and the re-
tirement, If not punishment, of officers that
blundered and intrigued in the Dreyfus af-
fair. The temper which these reports indl-
cate prevails also in the chambers, though
tho moderates are less strong there than
outside.
M. Dupuy is shaping his course accordingly
and there is excellent reason to believe that
two or three weeks hence M. Ballot de Beau-
pres report from the court of cessation will
recommend revision and retrial; that the
court, perhaps by a narrow majority, will ap-
prove it, and that all will be done with the
approval and cooperation of the govern
ment.
NJ. dc Freycinet furthermore, is preparing
a plan of reorganization of the general staff,
especially of the Intelligence department
Influential members of the military party,
especially generals unsmirched by DTeyfus
intrigues, are meantime urging the govern
ment, for the sake of the whole army, to
punish the culprits as lightly and quietly
as possible, and NJ. Dupuy, with characteris>
tic opportunism, is nursing a scheme by
which such mild action, with the rehabili-
tation of both Dreyfus and Piquart, may
square both sides.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
ACCEPT GEORGlA's MONUMENT
Granite shaft Commemorative to
Fallen soldiers Dedicated at
Chicknmaugn.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. May 1.-The
handsome monument erected by the state
Of Georgia to commemorate the deeds Of
Georgians who fought at Chlckamauga, was
dedicated today. Governor Gambler. his stan
and other distinguished Georgians, particl-
pated General Gordon Lee a member cf
the Georgia committee, rendered the menu
ment to the governor. Governor Gambler ac-
cepted the monument on behalf Of Georgia
and rendered it to the government, General
II. V. Boynton, president of the National
Park commission, accepted the monument
on behalf of the government. The Grafton
of the day was delivered by Hon. j. C. G..
Black of Augusta, one Of Georgia's leading
lawyers. The shaft is OF Georgia granite,
The apex is surmounted by heroic figure
of confederate soldier holding in one
hand a fured flag of the confederacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
GRAIN SHOvELERS' DEMANDS
Desire Abolition of Saloon Bosses
and to Eliminate the
Contractors.

BUFFALO, n. Y, May 4.-The following
statement has been given out by the grain
shovelers:
The grain shovelers of new local No. 81
have formulated the following as a state
ment of their position:
/. The abolition of the saloon boss system.
2. Agreements directly with the Lake Car
riers' association or with the various ele-
vators.
3. Payment of the scoopers at the offices
OF the elevators or at business Office. like
these maintained by employers in other
reputable industries.
The freight handlers effected an organiza-
tion last night. Resolutions were adopted
endorsing the position taken by the grain
shoyelers. Another resolution to the effect
that the freight handlers would stand by the
grain shoyeers and refuse to work for the
grain -shoveling contractors was adopted.
The State Board OF Arbitration and Media
tion held a conference today with repre-
sentatiyes of the rival grain shovelers
unions The meeting was behind closed
doors.
Michael Mcnamara. a grain shoveler who
was found unconscious on the docks on
Tuesday night, died today. The coroner is OF
the opinion that he was sandbagged Will
liam H. Kennedy, who was shot on Tuesday
is recovering.
Package freight handlers in accordance
with the resolutions adopted last night, re-
fused this morning to unload the steamer
Tioga, the first OF the freighters to arrive
at the Erie docks. Later the contractor
succeeded in securing limited number oi
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
How to Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
sediment or settling indicates an unheal-
thy condition of the kidneys; If it stains
your linen it is evidence of kidney trouble;
too frequent desire to pass it or pain in
the back is also convincing proof that tho
kidneys and bladder are out of order
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge SO
often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
Root the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the back,
kidneys, liver, bladder and every part Of
the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scaldng pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleas-
ant necessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and eXtraor-
dinary effect of Swamp Root is soon real
ized. 1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures OF the most distressing cases If you
need a medicine you should have the best
Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dol-
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You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery and book that tells
more about it, both sent absolutely free by
mail Address DR.. Kilmer Co., Bing-
hampton, n. Y. When writing mention that
you read this generous offer in the Omaha
Morning Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
WOMAN KILLS AN ATTORNEY
David j. VILE Accepts Clients Hos-
pitaIity and is Shot in Back
for No Stated Reason.

CHICAGO, May 4.-David j. Vile, an at
torney, lies at the POSTGRADUATE hospital
probably fatally wounded by three shota
fired by young woman named Mabel Birk.
After wounding Vile Miss Birk shot and
killed herself
The shooting occurred this afternoon IN
parlor of the Hotel Anthony. According
to the lawyers statement, he had met Miss
Birk in professional way only. He claims
that they met on the street today acct
dentally and that the young woman asked
him to accompany, her to the hotel where
she would sing for, him. Vile was seated
on the piano stool, running over the keys,
when, without, any warning, his companion
shot him three times. One OF the bullets
struck Vile just above the small of the
back, another lodged in his neck and a
third back Of his right ear. The single
missile which ended the life of the young
woman penetrated the breast
Vile is we'll known in Chicago legal cir
cles and has conducted a considerable prac-
tice. He Is married. He says he cannot
conceive of any reason for the young
WOman'S act,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Armed M,ner. viii he Excluded.

LITTLE ROCK Ark, May 4.-Governor
Jones has been informed of a movement 10
bring into the coal mining district an armed
body of men to take the places or the
strikers He has given instructions TO the
state auditor to summon every ablebodleu
man In Sebastian county, If necessary, TO
enforce the injunction Of Judge Rowe. All
such armed men are to be met at the state
line and placed under arrest, as are also
those who supply arms Mine operators VIII
also be arrested by the state authorities
when they attempt to bring in armed labor
ers under the protection Of deputy marshas.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
SPEAKER REED SEEKING REST.
Prefers to Keep His Private Affairs
tO Himself.

Prefers to Keep His Private Afatrs
to Himself.
SOUTHAMPTON, May 4-The steamer
New York arrived here today. Its passen-
gers report that they had pleasant voyage.
Speaker Thomas b. Reed said to the corrc-
spondent of the Associated Press, VINO
greeted him at the steamship pier that he
had come to Europe for rest. He was
shown a cablegram published here in which
IL was stated that he had not resigned his
post as speaker of the house of representa-
tiyes and that he may be candidate Tor
the presidency. Mr. Reed expressed great
indignation and said he regretted that people
could not leave his affairs alone. He had
come here, he said, away from the news
papers, for absolute repose. With his fam
lily he was going to Winchester and Sails
bury and thence to Paris.
Richard Croker was a conspicuous fgure
standing on the upper deck watching the
passengers as they landed from the steamer.
He mildly turned away several reporters who
sought to have interviews with him. Sub
seuuently Mr.. Croker said to the corre>
spondent of the Associated Press that he
would remain in England until the season
Closed He had had an enjoyable trip. He
felt at home in England. he said, and ex-
pected to have the same pleasant time as on
tue occasion of previous visits here. Mr..
Croker proceeded to London. His baggage
was sent direct to his racing stable at Did
cot in Berkshire.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05

Stronghold on Commanding Summit
Cnn No Longer BE Utilized.

HALIFAX, N. s., May 4.-The Evening
Mail says: The citadel, the largest fort in
Halifax, has been condemned by the mill
tary authorities. The citadel, constructed
at height of 253 feet above the level of
the sea, is practically useless as a fort
and will be untitled hereafter principally
for barrack purposes. The old cannon have
been dumped and replaced by few Maxim
guns The citadel was looked upon as the
Dunkirk Of America. 1t was constructed
at an enormous cost. A large number of
natives were imported from Jamaica to as
sist in the construction of the works, but
the mortality among them was great
that the British government considered it
advisable to send them to the River Niger.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05

CHICAGO, May A special to the
Record from Austin Tex. says The federal
authorities of the western district of Texas
embracing all of the Rio Grande border.
have received information that gisantlo
Mot is now under way to smuggle Chinese
into this country from Mexico. a Few
months ago the Mexican Central Railway
company imported about 1000 Chinese to
work on extensions of that line. They were
brought direct from China and soon atter
their arrival a professional American Chinese
smuggler got among them and caused many
of them to desert their work and they are
making their way toward the Rio GraAde
frnnticr in small bands.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
SPAIN ASKS DAMAGES FROM CHINA.
Alleged FiIibuster Should Not Have
Been Allowed Ont of HarbOr.


Been Allowed Ont of HarbOr.
HONG KONG, May Spain is collecting
evidence here with a view of claiming a
cession of land in China as indemnity for
the Chinese government permitting the
steamer Abbey to leave Canton last August
with arms for the Philippines.
The little steamer Abbey, or Abby, was
seized by the armed dispatch boat of Ad-
miral Dewey's squadron on September 23
last. 1t was of American register though
formerly known as the Pasig. 1t was re-
ported to Admiral Dewey that 1t was carry
ing arms and supplies of war to the Fill
pinos and he sent the McCulloch to intercept
1t. When the American cruiser finally found
the Abbey in Batangas bay, on the southern
coast of Luzon, the filibuster had landed
it's cargo of arms and munitions and the
insurgents refused to give them up. There
upon the Abbey was seized and taken by
the McCulloch to Manila, in accordance with
Admiral Dewey's desire to maintain the
status quo in the Philippines pending the
conclusion of the work of the peace COM
mission in Paris
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Sale of CoaI Properties

PITTSBURG, May 4.-Negotiations have
been completed by syndicate of prominent
Pittsburg and eastern capitalists and coal
operators headed by j. L.. Dawson Speer of
this city, for the purchase of 1000 acres of
coal land comprising the largest unde-
veloped coal acreage in the entire Pittsburg
district. The deal approximates about
100000. The tract is located along the
Youghiogheny river and has frontage of
two and half miles along the Baltimore G.
Ohio railroad
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05

men and the work Of unloading was begun.
The police dispersed number OF men gath
cred at the docks The guard mounts at the
armories continue. The strikers have been
very orderly so far today Meantime the
grain blockade continues. About ft,y vessels
are in port and about twenty five are due
10 arrive. all laden with grain. Less than
a quarter Of the grain already here has
been moved.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Pannmericnn Spirit in Peru.

LIMA, Peru, May 4.-(Via Galveston, Tex
I'm an editorial article today El Commercio
comments upon the advance in the prices
OF silver, copper and sugar, three of the
most important exports of Peru, and states
that New York is now the principal market
for silver, while Peruvian sugar brings there
a shilling more than in Liverpool, which
has been superseded by New York as a
market for Peruvian produce The article
strongly advocates the construction OF an
interoceanic canal, the establishment OF
American banks in the South American re-
publics and the building of a panamerican
railway.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Sue the Canadian government.

SEATTLE, May 4,-Accordlng 10 Alaskan
advices a syndicate of eighty-six aliens who
were excluded from Atlin has been formed
to bring suit against the Canadian govern
ment for SIS, ,000,000 Damages are claimed
for property lost by the exclusion of the
plaintiffs from the famous mining district
Each alien claims $l75, 900 damages. They
consider that a fair estimate of the profits
they would have gained by the development
of their mining properties.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05

been received concerning the reported re-
fusal OF the Germans to join in the procla-
nation. MIR. Tower, the British charge, saw
Secretary Hay today and this was under
stood to have been among the matters dis
cussed The interest which London is be-
ginning to take in the Samoan question Is
indicated by the arrival OF Mr.. George Leigh
OF the London Times who stopped here to
meet officials before proceeding to Samoa.
1t is said he will be tie first representative
of q British paper there
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Grand Jury Seeks Advice.

NEW YORK, May 4.-The grand jury this
morning before Judge Mcmahon, who was
sitting in general session. and asked him a
number of questions about the Molineux
case. The questions were in relation to the
power of the grand jury to examine wit
nesses. 1t was reported that the jury was
not satisfied with the district attorney S
presentation of the case to it. The proce-
dure taken by the jury Is very unusual.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Gift of "A Famous mansion.

PARIS, May Arthur Meyer, proprietor
OF the Gauiois, has informed the premier,
NJ Dupuy, that he intends to make a gift
to the government of the famous old man
sion in the village of Dazeilles, two miles
from Sedan, called La Maison des Dernieres
Cartouches" (the house of the last car
trdges), immortallzed by the brush of the
French painter, Alphone de, Nouvile, re-
nowned for his treatment OF battle sub
jects.
The donors suggestion is that the house
be converted into a military museum.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Jmpure Articles Unmarried

CHICAGO, May 4v-The senatorial pure
food investigating committee held its second
session here today Giles Lewis, a druggist
of this CITY, testified that while other
countries had laws which prevented the sell
ing of adulterated goods in their own
countries, no provisions were made against
exporting them to foreign countries. He
declared the United States received articles
of food made in Germany and France that
could not be sold in the country where they
We're made because Of the preservatives
Used.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Confession PrOiOnGs Murdercr's Life.
ST. louis. Nav 4-Thomas W Shankel-

ford sentenced TO be hanged for
the murder of man named Taylor, was
given respite of thirty days by Governor
Stephens today. This action was taken be-
cause Nettie Taylor filed an affidavit with
the governor, confessing that She and not
shackelford, was guilty OF the murder of
her husband. She asked that Shackelford
be pardoned. The Taylor woman was tried
and acquitted of the charge of numbering
her husband. All concerned are negroes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05

ST LOUIS, May A special to the Post
Dispatch from Pana, H., says: Sheriff
Downey came over from Taylorville today
and was arrested by the soldiers for carry
ing revolver. He was taken before Cap
tain Couch and his revolver confscated. The
sheriff was then set at liberty and declares
he will prove his right to carry arms. The
episode caused considerable excitement.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Soldier Shoots His sweetheart.

NEW YORK, May 4-Thomas McGrath, a
private of Company E, Twenty second regi-
ment. mustered out of service several
months ago, shot and killed Jennie Coyle,
a girl under 81, tonight in the hallway of
the house where both lived at 442 Tenth
avenue, and then sent a bullet into his own
head. He was taken to Roosevelt hospital
in an unconscious condition, and 1t Is said
that he win die. McGrath, who had made
love to the girl and been repulsed, was an
gered because she had accepted attentions
from another man.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Last Dividend ON Iron Hall.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 4.-Judge Nc
Master of the superior court today in
structed the receiver of the Order of the
Iron Hall to pay the final dividend-one-
fifth of l per cent. The distribution of this
dividend will crcse the receivership, which
has existed seven years, and which involved
the collection and distribution of 81, 900, 000
OF the $4,000 members throughout the
country $4,000 proved their claim. The tota!
dividend has been 35 1-5 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
France Drops spain a Hint.

MADRID, May 1.-THE French govern
ment has intimated to the cabinet here that
1t would regret to see the exterior debt of
Spain taxed or the rate of interest reduced.
Inasmuch as Spanish stocks are mostly held
by Frenchmen, such action would be calcu-
lated to hinder Spains negotiations in the
financial market should It again need as
sistance. The foregoing communication is
due to repeated reports that Spain has in
contemplation such step, which have
caused much anxiety to Spain's foreign
creditors.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Sickness Delays TRANSPORTS.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 4.-The health
officers of this city have ordered a further
detention OF the transports in quarantine for
sixteen days on account CT the development
Of fsmallpox among the passengers. This
will render very indefinite the date of the
departure of additional troops to the Philip
pines.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Chamber of Commerce Election.

NEW YORK, May 4.-The one hundred
| and thirty first annual meeting Of the New
York Chamber of Commerce was held
today Morris x. Jessup was chosen presi-
dent to succeed Alexander e. Orr who de-
clined denomination. j. Edward Simmons,
| William E. Dodge and Ex-Governor Levi p.
Morton were elected vice presidents for four
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05

NEW YORK. May 4,-The last week has
witnessed large demand for all New York
City bank stocks. many record prices hav-
ing been made. The greatest advances have
been shown In three large banks, namely,
the National City, National Park and Han
over National, National City stock has
risen from 175 to 1856 yesterday, Hanover
from $50 to 730 and Park from $50 TO 1870.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Low Rates for Old Soldiers

CHICAGO, May A committee of the
trunk lines and the Central Passenger asso-
citation held a joint meeting here today to
consider Grand Army rates. The principal
question under debate was whether the
usual dfferentials should apply in connec-
tion with this business. The committee will
make two reports upon the matter and 1t
will be taken up at next Wednesdays meet
ing of the Central Passenger association.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Eur,hcr uui,c i'm Wuuea.

BIRDSBoRo, Pa, May 4.-The employees
of the blast furnaces OF the T. & G.
Brooke Iron company have been notified OF
another advance of 10 per cent in wages,
taking effect on May 10. They viii then
be getting a raise of "a per cent over 1898
wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
Crnn Cnnnlfinun.

ARMOUR, S. D., May 4-(Special.) )-One
and twenty one -hundredths inches of rain fell
here in the last twelve hours. With the go
that fell Sunday it places the ground in
splendid condition for small grain. The
first sown wheat is well up, and with good
weather hereafter the lateness Of the season
will not prevent satisfactory crop.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-05
puys PennIty f0r Murder.

SCRANTON, Pa, May 4.-George X. Van
Horn, the murderer of Mrs Josephine
Wescott, a boarding house keeper, was
hanged In the Lackawanna county jail today
at 1926 o'clock. Van Horn fed after the
murder on August 2s, 1896, and on July Z,
1897, was captured In a lumber camp near
Wadena la.