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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
SWORDS FOR TWO GENERALS
Macarthur and King Are Presented
with Fine Specimens of the
ArmOrer's Hnndicraft.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 4.-Major Gen
eral Arthur Macarthur, now doing duty In
the war against the Filipinos, and Brigadier
General Charles King, who was mustered
out of the service in August last, were today
made the recipients Of two beautiful swords,
the gifts being purchased by large fund
which was raised by the Milwaukee Journal
through the citizens OF Milwaukee.
The presentation took place on the floor
OF the Chamber OF Commerce. Governor Ed
ward Scofeld presenting the sword for
General Macarthur, which was received for
him by General F. C. Winkler. General
Macarthur wired his acceptance in the fol-
lowing cablegram:
"MANILA-To the journal, Milwaukee: I
accept with affectionate greetings to sub
scribers. MACARTHUR"
General King was present in person and
received his sword from James G. Flanders,
who made the presentation. General King
responded in a few appropriate remarks,
after which presentation poem by Charles
w. Lamb was read. The ceremonies ended
with an address by General Thomas NJ. An
derson, U. S. A., commanding the Depart
ment OF the Lakes.
! The swords are magnificent specimens of
the armorer's and goldsmiths art and are
nearly alike. The hilts are made of gold
and silver, with pearl handles. The blades
are handsomely designed. On one side is
etched the name Of the generals and on the
reverse side the names of the important bat
ties in which the generals distinguished
I themselves.
Messages OF regret at their inability to
attend the ceremonies were received from
President Mckinley, Secretary OF War Elihu
Root and Mrs. Arthur Macarthur wife Of
the major general.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
The LATE CHIEF OF POLICE
Whites Death Predicted by the
Celebrated Palmist, Mime.
Gylmer.

Acting Chief OF Police Donahue, Captain
Iler and Oskar Karbach. the late Chiet
Whites secretary, were interviewed yester-
day by Bee representative regarding the
prediction above mentioned. Acting Chler
Donahue said that Chief White had told
him that Nine. Gylmer had read his PAIN
and that many things she had predicted nal
.come to pass" He said that Chief White
also spoke of the death prediction, but
apparently did not attach much Importance
TO that. Captain Her said that Chief White
had spoken about 1t to him and during the
conversation the fact that the madam hai
predicted his death, and said that other
things she had told him which came true
indicated that she knew her business.
Oskar Karbach testifieS that he heard the
reading and says that the death occurred
lust as MME GYLMER predicted. She
warned the chief to be careful on account
OF the indications which pointed to his death
She also told him that he was man OF
nervous temperament and that he was going
into something which would shock his
nervous system and effect his heart which
would prove fatal. Mr.. Karbach stated
that the late chief seemed to speak of this
matter in a jesting way. However, he was
SO interested that he went to see this gifted
woman the second time.
This remarkable reading took place last
July and the prediction was that death
would occur in few months II is al
absolute fact that this reading was accurate
and we have the testimony OF three OF oui
leading city officials to substantiate 1t. TAX
ing into consideration the many other re-
remarkable things which this wonderful
woman predicted. also the number of los
articles which she has located, one canno
help but arrive at the conclusion that sh
Is genuine Her parlors are at 1905 Dodge
south side new postoflca
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
Imperial Mystic Legion.

On Wednesday night Golden Rod castle
at Plattsmouth held a special meeting and
received over thirty new members. The cas-
tie is getting up dramatic entertainment
to be given about the middle Of this
month.
Mount Hope castle at Blair has purchased
new piano and its meetings will be en-
lvened by plenty Of music.
Golden castle has been organized at
Wheatland, Wyo., by Deputy Stevens.
Deputy Campbell organized large castle
at Piqua o.. in October.
"A surprise is in store for members at
tending Windsor castle Monday night.
Supreme Secretary Packard went to
Plattsmouth Wednesday night to give the
secret work to large class and to assist
in the social entertainment.
Supreme Warden Duggan is building a
castle at Aberdeen, S. D.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
woodmen of the World.

George w Reed of Topeka. Kan. great
fraternals. and lecturer, is now on lee
turing tour through the state OF Iowa In
the interests of the order. He is one OF the
most entertaining deputies in fraternal cir
cles in the United States.
f B. Hollings of Charleston. S. c., a
member of the sovereign committee on legls-
lation and laws. died at his home October
"a Of malarial fever. He was very influential
in the courts OF South Carolina and a great
help to Woodcraft.
Seymour camp, No. 81, Of Omaha gave a
smoker and social time at It's forest, Six
teenth and Capitol avenue. on Wednesday
evening Hon. Josiah Towne and others
spoke on Good of the Order" Good coffee
and other refreshments followed, combined
with story telling.
Sovereign Commander Root has moved into
his new home on South Thirtieth street. He
has contemplated buildi,... for himself a
comfortable home ever since he moved here
in 1890, at the founding of the order, and
he Is now settled in a palatial residence,
which he so much enjoys and deserves.
All camps of Omaha and South Omaha are
making arrangements for winter entertain
ments in connection with the big additions
to the camps which are looked for in the
next few months.
Sovereign Manager c. c. Farmer OF Mount
Carroll, ILL.,, is on lecturing tour through
Wisconsin and Minnesota in the interests
OF the order. There is such a demand for
Sovereign Farmer that the sovereign camp
keeps him lecturing almost the year round
| The Woodmen Circle, auxiliary to the
Woodmen Of the World, was never in better
condition than at the present day. With
almost 10000 members, and increasing at
| the rate of from 500 to 500 per month, it ie
sure proof that the people have confidence
| in this fraterna and protective order for
men and women.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

Banner ledge met in regular session on
Thursday evening and the following fraters
we're received into membership, coming by
transfer card: ]. #. Montgomery, Missouri
Valley; Mss Mabel b. Bennett and T. w.
T. Armstrong, from Omaha lodge; MIS-.
Martha and Miss Annie Jones OF Wymore
lodge The Degree of Fraternity was con-
ferred upon three candidates and l. G..
Baright was elected to membership. Next
Thursday evening will be an open meeting
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
Ninccnbees.

The most important social events the COM
ing month will be the dancing parties OF
the Uniform Rank. November 10, and OF
Gate City tent November 30, at Metro
politan club hall.
Gate City is still in the lead for the ban
ner with Omaha tent second and Adasa tent
Of Lincoln third.
There was a good attendance at the re-
view of Gate City tent Thursday evening.
Many sir knights spoke for the good OF the
order.
Hollister hive gave one OF its usual in
teresting social affairs Tuesday evening at
the Maccabee hall Several excellent songs
and fine recitations were enjoyed by the
audience, after which the dancing program
began. At 10 o'clock an excellent supper
was served by the women OF the hive After
the regular meeting the members were en-
tertained by Sir knights Ostrom, Hewitt and
Paulsen, who sang several selections.
Major General Carter is still in the city
working hard for the benefit Of the Uniform
Ranks.
Members attending the next review will
be treated to a big surprise.
Major General Carter and c. T. william
deputy commander paid Blair tent visit
Tuesday evening. A banquet was served
for the visiting sir knights. General Carter
expects to form Uniform Rank in Blai'
in the near future.
A delightful Halloween party was giver
by Hollister hive No. 81, Ladies of the
Maccabees. at Patterson hall Tuesday even
ing, one hundred couple being present.
fine musical program was rendered, reel
| tation by Miss Katie Swartz!ander being
exceptionally good. Refreshments were
served, followed by dancing.
Mrs. Gester. 1886 North Twentieth street
will serve an afternoon tea for Hollste
\ hive Tuesday. November Z, from to 4.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
Antitrust Firms Combine.

PITTsBURG. Nov, A secret conference
of window glass manufacturers outside OF
consider the advisabilty of forming an IN
dependent organization. II was practically
decided to combine their interests and
capitalize the concern at sl5,OOOOGO. Ei"ht
hundred pots were represented at the con-
ference. Another meeting Will be held in
Chicago within the next few days to perfect
the organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

and the committee has arranged for box
social" and an elegant time is assured.
Mondamin lodge had a large audience on
Monday evening last to listen to one OF the
most interesting entertainments ever given
by this lodge. on Monday evening next
Mondamin Degree Staff No. l will confer
the initiatory work.
vernost lodge has doubled its membership
during the past wear.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
Idle Mines in Operation.

DULUTH, Mlnn., Nov. 4.-Ihe ROckefeller
company's Hull mine at Hlbbing has re-
sumed after being idle eighteen months.
The company's long idle Rust mill also re-
sumed at once. The two will employ 500
employing 500 more men, will resume very
soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
MUSIC.
lnagnurnrEn71nizTxzpCfxn2iaSHsaNn

The departure OF Belstedt's band was the
leading event Of the week musically, and as
the bands men left they took with them the
best wishes for future welfare and the hope
that they may return next summer.
AS to the feeling of music in Omaha 1t
NAV be said that there is a radical improve
ment. Bellstedt did much 10 develop the
musical taste which has been already nur-
tured to a large extent by the musical at
fractions of the TTansmississippi exposition.
Mr.. Bellstedt and his men will be
remembered most cordially by the people Of
Omaha, and the words OF one of the Greater
America executive committee will doubtless
bo carried out, when he said I'VE will re-
member you, Mr.. Bellstedt."
TIE events OF the last concert We're dis
graceful as far as the Auditorium was con-
cerned. The lights going out, then appear
ing, and later becoming permanently dark,
might have caused a panic especially when
few reckless spirits began to procure a
| certain glim, or rather an uncertain one, by
/ lighting matches in various parts Of the
house.
! One solitary arc light remained to fulfill
4 its mission, and thus saved the evening and
the concert, making the second occasion in
! the worlds history when an are" came in
handy.
The somewhat unusual spectacle OF wit
Messing two or three able-bJd.ed policeman
protecting with all their might the front en-
trance, while the rear entrance was un-
guarded, was amusing, and doubtless this
was responsible for the early filling up OF
the Auditorium
Then the fact that charge OF 10 cents
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

tacular production devoid of literary merit,
while others praise it's literary worth.
The Herald says: The return OF Sir
Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry to the
American stage at the Knlckerbocker thea
ter proved triumph for the actors and for
Sardous drama, 'Robespierre.' In fact, the
entire production was on a superb scale and
was received with unanimous acclaim by a
great audience.
1T was the opinion Of all in the theater
that Robespierre is one of Sir Henry S
finest roles, that he acts with undiminished
fire and vigor and that the play is one of
Sardous mcst effective works.
Miss Terrys role is not one Of great
prominence but she played 1t with con-
summate art.
THE company proved to be an excellent
one and among the leading members of Sir
Henry's and Miss Terry's support Mr.. Harry
b. Stanford made hit and received iatter-
ing recognition as a singularly good 'jeune
premier -
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

The second annual convention for the
election OF department officers of the Ne
braska Union Veterans union will be held
at Royal Arcanum hall Wednesday, Novem-
ber 10, at 2 o'clock p. IN.
Commands will be entitled to one dele
gate and one alternate for every twenty
five members or any fractien thereof
Colonels of commands are entitled to seats
and votes and all members in good stand
ing are entitled to seats, but no vote.
Commands will elect delegates at their
next regular meeting and at once forward
their credentials to these headquarters in
Omaha.
Arrangements will be made for holding a
campfire in the evening, under the auspices
OF Vicksburg command No. L. to which all
members of the order are cordially invited.
Henry C. Wheeler 10 the department COM
mander, ]. Francis Hopper is the adjutant
general and department headquarters are at
sos Paxton block.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

JANK,sQNNILLh, EIa2 nov l.-Heports
there are two new cases Of yellow fever
there since yesterday. Miami reports show
seven new cases. No deaths have occurred.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

a carload of corsete at a fgure which enables
the store to make money and the curtain
goes down on everybody happy and the
drummer triumphant The cast includes
Miss Johnstone Bennett, as the drummer;
Oscar Figman Nellie O'Neil, Willis =.
Sweatman, Tony Williams and forty others.
Flotows opera, Martha" upon which his
fame is founded, will be the attraction for
the coming week at the Trocadero. A change
In tho policy of the house. however, takes
effect today, and the new production Will
not be given until tomorrow evening. This
afternoon the first of the Sunday matinees
will be offered, and the attraction will be
Robert Macaire." In spite OF its lively
action and strong comedy element. Mar
tina" is really classical in its musical set
ting. Many OF its arias rank amcng the
gems of the operate world, notably The
Last Rose of Summer" THE Spinning Song"
and Midnight Sounds" two of the most
brilliant quartet numbers ever written Miss
Marie Greenwood, who was engaged for the
production of Robert Macaire," has been
retained for another week, and will appear
as Martha. Miss Meyers will sing the part
of Nancy and Mr.. Taylor that
of Lionel. The leading baritone
by Franklyn Fox who takes William Riley
| Hatch's place in the cast Mr.. Hicks will
play Sir Tristram. The minor parts are all
said to be well cast and the piece promises
| to be costumed in the same tasty manner
! that characterizcs the productions of this
theater. No refreshments will be sold at
this evenings performance.
John Phillip Sousas comic opera, "The
Bride Elect" will be given its initial pro-
ductlon in Omaha at Boyd's theater Friday
and Saturday nights OF this week. The
opera is promised on precisely the same
! lines as marked the original production al
| the Knickerbocker theater, New York,
where it ran an entire season. This opera
is given credit of being the March Kings
best effort The distinctive air which domi-
mates all Scusa selections is said to be pres
ent in every number and cannot be mis-
taken for the inspiration of any other COM
poser. 1t is original and contains no rem
iniscent strains which are distasteful tc
lovers of the original.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
Total ...,,....'......,..,.....,......,4f'256o26 256o26

Notwithstanding the increased imports OF
rubber during the last several years its
prices have steadily advanced. New, fine
Para rubber was quoted at New York from
6G to 60 cents per pound in 1893; 60 to II
cents per pound in 1894; 73 to II cents in
1855; "a to SS cents in 1896; so to 81 cents
in 1897, and S2 to "a cents in January, 1888,
During the last year it has reached 95 to
0S cents and is stlll going up.
Consul Hin stated that in February last
the largest cargo ever known left Para for
New York, consisting of l,1G7 tons OF rub
Der valued at S2,2lO,OOO in United States
gold. The same vessel, because of lack OF
space, was compelled TO leave on the wharf
200 tons, valued at S3OS0OO.
l.. WILLIAM THAVIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
" H11 20 q 1o1 To1 Io1 VA " Io1 Ut IoT
Ante Room e chOes

Resident Deputy o. J. Van Dyke of the
Ancient Order Of United Workmen has re-
turned from Nebraska City, where he par
ticipated in the initiation of sixty candl-
dates. With the exception of charter mem
bership this is the largest single initiation
that has taken place in Nebraska for many
years. 1T Is doubtful II this record was
ever paralleled. Several other Omaha mem
bers accompanied Deputy Van Dyke.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen
hall in Nebraska City is spacious but it
was inadequate for such a gathering and
the Grand Army Of the Republic hall was
rented for the occasion. The sixty candi-
dates assembled at the hall OF the order
and the members and visiting officials es-
corted them to the meeting place,
AT midnight a banquet was given and
it Is related that no such feast was ever
before spread in the historic old town
down the river. 1t was what the Nebraska
Cityans called "Kusch supper. "Kusch"
is a peculiar dish devised by local chef.
1t is made of mixture OF wild game with
proper seasoning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
BETTER THAN RICE
How American Dollars May Be Doubled and
Trebled in the Philippines.
PLANT RUBBER TREES AND GROW RICH
Tips on the Method of Planting, the
Care Needed and the Profits
Steadily Growing Demand
for the Product.

WASHINGTON, Nov. .-(Correspondence
of The Bee)-As sound and promising in
vestment for American capital it would be
difficult to find any industry in the Philip
pines that could beat the cultivation of the
rubber plant in this respect. Indeed with
proper time and attention devoted to 1t in
vestors are bound to make tIe pleasing dis
covery that the land has not as yet given
forth any product that can vie in rapid
yield and heavy profits with rubber.
The ficus elastica is a native of nearly all
tropic or sub-troDic climes, and it is to be
met with in some form or another through
out the greater part of the island of Luzon,
and even more plentifully in Mindanao and
the southern islands Of the group. But the
| genus ficus elaa.ica comprises many species,
some of which would hardly pay for cultiya-
| tion whilst others would yield a profit OF
| between 300 and 400 per cent. OF the proht-
able species two or three are native to Phil
ippine soil. whilst the others could without
| difficulty be imported in seed or as graftings
from ether and not very remote parts.
The beauty OF the rubber plant is that
! the seeds or graftlngs contain an enormous
| latent energy. So much so that after a
month or two OF reasonable care and precau
| tions they require no further nursing, and
| will not only hold their own, but even In
| their vigorous upshooting drive all other
| growths within reach out of the soil.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
COn,inu Events.

Primrose G. Dockstader's minstrels Will
open at Boyd's theater this afternoon for
a short engagement. The show is said to
be better in every way than ever before.
The gentlemen who occupy the extreme
ends Of the circle are George Primrose, Lew
Dockstader, Lew Sully, Larry Dooley and
James Tenbrook. Manuel Romaine is the
star vocalist Fred Reynolds, Charles d.
Watson, Edward Hansen, Harry Earnest,
John Perry and B. S. Carnes and others,
vocalists. The juggling Johnsons, the
Quaker City quartet, Dooley and Tenbrook
are said to be promising features. who, to-
gether with Primrose and Dockstader In the
olo, follows the minstrel first part.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

AS to Mr.. crane ana bis new play, "A
Rich Mans Son." there is a diversity of
opinion. Alan Dale of the Journal does not
like 1t, and expressed himself in part as
follows:
Those who saw Peter Stuyveeant" at
Wallack's theater recently probably set 1t
down as the very finest example of the genus
bad play. However, Messrs. Bronson How
ard and Brander Mathews lost their record
last night when Mr. Crane produced "a
Rich Mans Son." This was founded on a
German play by Karlweiss, the founder-1
might almost say confounder-being Michael
Morton.
Mr.. Cranes friends seemed anxious to
see him come out a winner for Crane can
be a very lovable sort OF actor when he
doesn't suffer from misht role. But "A
Rich Mans Son" seemed to reek with every
thing false-sentiment, humor. situation,
dialogue. You wondered what on earth you
| were looking at--whether it was farce COM
edy, drama extravaganza or silent comic
opera. In his last play Crane has wooden
leg. In his new play the wooden quality
seemed to have risen to the brain.
In "a Rich Mans Son" the popular actor
plays the part of one Of those well known
| old stage fathers who have risen from the
ranks. Un other words, one of those rank
old fathers.) He is a retired lumberman
"a rough diamond, with a crumped shirt
front and an amiable way of misbehavng
/ himself in polite society, So far, so good.
| We know the type, and before | went to
Walacks thought it would cult Crane ad-
mirably. and give him these bluff, jovial
opportunities for which his eccentric talents
clamor, but l was sorely disappointed.
! A star, anxious to make his audience
laugh, must surely be supplied with plausible
surroundings. Mr.. Cranes role dovetailed
into some other play might afford some ex-
cuse for a smile. But surrounded as he
was by impossible types, and doing i'm
possible things in an impossible manner. for
impossible results, it seemed to me to be
a very melancholy piece of work.
And lust the reverse opinion was the
one given by the Herald, which Is usually
fair and Just in It's criticisms, while Dale
cannot always be said to be so fair In his
treatment Of new plays The following is
part Of the Herald's opinion
"Richard is himself again!"
Laudably artistic in purpose and perform
ance as may have been his portrayal of
"peg-leg" Dutch governor Of New Amster-
dam. that is not the sort Of thing New
| workers. want "ueu tuey 6o W Seo Nh'' W -
liam H. Crane. And like a level-headed
sensible man, 1t didn't take Mr.. Crane Ions
to realize the fact So last night at Wal
lacks It was presto! Change!" and be
hold we have with us once more the genia
comedian in a role that fits him to T.
"A Rich Mans Son." founded by Michae
Morton on a German play, is essentially {
Crane play" which affords the individualit!
of the actor free opportunity from start t.
finish. After it's motive has been set fortl
its exposition is trihe proix, perhaps
in the first act, the piece frolics along mer
riIy, and II you don't laugh at least ever!
other minute you would better see you
family physician.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

d. Hill. the imports OF crude rubber into
the United States during the last three
years have been greatly increased and
shows the demand for this commodity has
substantially advanced its prices. His re-
port shows the imports for the last year TO
ha
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

1t is unfortunate that the people Of Omaha
received the impression they did. but 1t
could not be avoided under the circumstances
and these words have been said merely In
defense Of fellow musician who is not here
to defend himself. THOMAS J. KELLY.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05
Imports of nubber.

The last year has been notable cne as
respects imports of India rubber in the con-
trolling markets OF Great Britain and the
United States. According to the recent re-
port OF the Brazilian consul, Mr.. Frank
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-05

All of which, being summed up, is equiva-
lent to the statement that is hereby posi-
lively made, namely, that Mr.. Bellstedt was
already paid before the odious collection re-
ferred to was taken up and his little bag
of money was in the hands OF Mr.. Ballen-
berg while the collection money was being
counted. The collection money was taken
away by representative Of the treasurer Of
the eXposition.