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Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
NOT A CASE Of YELLOW FEVER
Surgeon General Wyman Says There
is No Danger of an Epidemic
from Cuba.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-"There is not n
case of yellow fever in the United States" !"
This statement was made to Post reporter
this afternoon by Surgeon General Wyman
of the marine hospital service.
I'VE are now we'll into the first week
of July and no case has yet been reported,
although" added the doctor, ut quite
frequently happens that reports are not
made as soon as the disease appears"
But your officers are on the watch?"
yes, and we are all the more apt to
speedily know of case OF fever, but the
people OF the south are not so averse TO
announcing a suspected case as they used
to be. They recognize that 1t should be
reported Immediately, and measures taken
to prevent a spread of the fever, as was
done at McHenry. That was an object les
son to the south, which learned that by
isolating all cases promptly, the danger
of an epidemic is removed. There has been
a marked change in this regard. as was
illustrated this year by the prompt re-
porting OF two suspicious cases in Louis
lana town. They were at once investigated,
the proper precautions were taken and
nothing more has been heard OF the
trouble"
Have any i'll effects resulted from the
communication with Havana last winter
and spring."
No" was the reply, None whatever,
II was very wise 10 remove the volunteers
from Cuba last March and April. The pres
ident and the secretary of war both insisted
that the removal should begin early in or
der to avoid all danger and when the troops
landed in the United States. every bit OF
HE Cuban camp equipage was disinfected
and the men were subject to detention OF
FIVE days. There were only three attempts
to eyade quarantine regulations and each
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
FUNERAL OF GENERAL WRIGHT
Distinguished Hero of the Civil War
Buried ut Arlington with
Military HOnOrs.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-General Horatio
Wright. one of the distinguished heroes OF
the war of the rebellion, who died In this
city last Sunday. was buried in Arlington
cemetery this afternoon with full military
honor The president and Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin drove over to Arlington and
were present at the ceremony. Secretary
Alger was also present. All the available
troops participated.
General Wilson. chief Of engineers, Sc
lected a beautiful site for the grave, on
the mound north of the flagstaff near the
grave of Admiral Porter. Religious serv-
ices were held at the late residence of the
deceased soldier, under the direction of
Rev. Elliott Of the Church of the Ascen-
sion.
The following named gentlemen acted as
honorary pallbeareB: Senators Hawley,
Platt and McComas, Generals Merely,
Drum, Ruggles, Craighill and Vincent re-
tired, and Generals Wilson, Hams and
Ernst and Colonels Mckenzie and Allen.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
CODE OF LAWS FOR PORTO RICO.
Government Commission Preparing n
Code to REPLACE Spnnish Statutes.

toue 10 heDIHce SDhnhh StHtutes.
WASHINGTON, July 5.-Snce the order
of the president continuing the legal exist
ence of the Porto Rico commission the mem
bers have been busily engaged in preparing
code of laws to take the place of the
Spanish statutes. The best legal advice the
commissioners have been able to obtain sup
ports their own view that such a new code
can be legally adopted by the military gov
ernment Of the island with the sanction of
the president and without awaiting the ac-
tion Of congress. Such step would give
the islanders the advantage of modern laws
under which the regeneration of the island
could be carried on by its military governor
as long as was desirable before raising the
question OF Porto Rico's admission to actual
territorial rights.
1t Is considered probable that large part
at least of the new code of laws being for
mulated by the commission will be adopted
and put in force before the meeting of con-
gress.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
WATCH BEING KEPT ON MEXICO
United states Closely Guarded from
Yellow Fever Germs.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-ln order to make
more effective the quarantine against the
introduction Of yellow fever from Vera
Cruz and other infected Mexican cities the
surgeon general of the Marine hospital has
located Assistant Surgeon l.. f. Cofer at
the City OF Mexico. He is instructed to keep
watch upon the railway travel TO the United
States, to give certificates to passengers and
to superntend dsinfection when necessary.
The reports to the surgeon general indicate
a decrease of the fever at Vera Cruz.
A report has been received from the con-
sui at that city saying that the present epi-
demic followed upon the dismantling Of a
number of old houses in 1898 Surgeon Cen
eral Wyman accepts this report as strongly
contrmatory OF the theory that the yellow
fever germ turks in old buildings and is
likely to be liberated to the detrment OF
the community when the buildings are de-
molished or repaired in the summer sea-
son.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
PROTECTIVE DECKS FoR CRUISERS.
New Additions to Navy Will he Well
EIuipped for Defense.

WASHINGTON. July 5.-A final decision
was reached today by the Naval Board of
Bureau Chiefs, put a two-inch steel pro-
tective deck on te six small cruisers about
to be built. a aAraf Hichborn. chief con-
structor. reports9 that the deck would not
cost above $4,000 for each vessel, and no
important alterations in plans would be
needed. The main thing would be widen
ing the ship about a foot
He decided to put in firstclass condition
the miniature torpedo boat Somers bought in
Germany during the war 1t is lying at the
New York navy yard. Another decision OF
the board was to sell the old simple tur-
reted monitor, Ajax. This craft is relic
of the civil war and has lain for years at
the League Island navy yard
The matter of substituting gasoline for
steam as the motive power Of the subma-
rine boat, Plunger, was discussed. With
steam power it has been difficult to get
sufficient air below. To remedy this the
use OF gasoline is proposed, but a decision
was not reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
CAUSED BY RISE IN COPPER
Chinese Currency System is Now Be-
ing Confronted by Most Ex-
traOrdinary Difficulty.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The sudden rise
in copper is responsible for extraordinary
difficulties now confronting the Chinese cur
rency system, according to United States
Consul Fowler. The result has been that
the cash or subsidiary Chinese coin is now
worth much more than Its token value in
silver. In fact, the Chinese government is
paying 1.35 taels for the copper and zinc,
out of which is minted enough cash to make
one tael in the aggregate. The consul says
that in the end the present great scarcity
in cash win cause the issue of silver sub
sidiary coinage.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Mr.. STONE DENIES THE STORY
Does Not Expect TO Succeed Jones as
Chairman of the National Com
mittee.

ST. LOUIS. July Sex Governor w. j.,
Stone of Missouri. whom rumor had ap-
pointed 10 succeed Senator Jones as chair
man OF the democratic national committee,
today denied the story. In an interview he
said that Chairman Jones would not resign
his position, and. therefore. nobody would
pointed TO succeed himself.
Ex-Governor Stone said he had received
letters from Senator Jones saying his health
Was much improved. He did not think Sem
ator Jones' health Was ever so poor that he
for moment considered resigning his posi-.
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
TO RELEASE SPANISH PRISONERS.
General otis and spanish Commission-
crs Negotiating with AguinaldO.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The War depart
ment has received from General Otis ad-
vices relative to the negotiations proceeding
in Luzon between the Spanish commissioners
and Aguinaldo looking to the release OF
the Spanish prisoners. General Otis
report indicates that there is fair
prospect that these unfortunates will be
set free; IL not all of them. then certainly
large number. 1t is not known whether
the captives OF the Yorktown's crew are to
be included in the prisoners to be released,
but 1t is feared that owing to their different
status they will be held by the insurgents.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
weIbourn VIII Be Set Free.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5.-The recent dis
agreement of the jury in the case OF O. NJ
Welbourn, formerly collector Of internal
revenue for this port, charged with fraud
and embezzlement, has convinced the De-
partment OF Justice that conviction is i'm
possible and District Attorney Coombs has
written to the attorney general at Washing
ton recommending that the case be nol1e
pressed On the first trial Welbourn was
acquitted but further indictments being re-
corded against him, second trial was called
for
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Surgeon Dies of Fever,

WASHINGTON. July 5.-The War de-
partment has received a dispatch from San
tiago de Cuba stating that Surgeon Glen
DENIM died there at p. M, July 4, Of yell
low fever.
WASHINGTON, July 5.--Captan Clenden-
min was a native of Illinois and entered the
army as an assistant surgeon in November.
1885. He reached the grade of captain in
November, 1891. In June, 1898, he entered
the volunteer service as brigade surgeon
with the rank of major. He was in charge
OF the army hospital at Santiago.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
DESTROYED by Fire.

NEW YORK, July 5.-A six-story building
at the corner OF Chambers and Washington
streets was destroyed by fire. The building,
which was valued at 100000. was occupied
by Hill & Mansfield, produce merchants; W.
II. Cummings, rubber merchant; the Ameri-
can Wood Decorating company and l.. r.
Barry. printer, whose Joint loss is estimated
at 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
FIRE RECORD.
Forty Buildings DESTROYED.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. July 5.--Fire at
Pratt City yesterday burned forty buildings
causing loss OF s53.OOO with only about
$4,000 insurance. The fire originated In
C. h. Atkinson's grocery store, and as the
fire department was inadequate to cope with
1t, 1t could not be checked until buildings
in its path were torn down. OF the houses
burned twenty-one were business houses and
the remainder cottages.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 90
FOR PICNICs.

In making up lunch for picnickers, some
form OF substantial food that cannot easily
be injured in transit should be supplied, and
the most ideal article for that purpose is
Grape Nuts. This food comes in 10 cent
package. is already thoroughly cooked and
can be used either dry or with the addition
OF some milk or cream.
Grape-Nuts are used by some epicures in
frying fish. for they add delightful flavor
and are naturally superior to the ordinary
crumbed crackers or corn meal for this pur-
pose. In addition 10 the convenience OF
Grape Nuts. their high nutritiye food value
should not be lost sight of.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
| WANTS TO DISMISS BERTILLON
Handwriting Expert in Dreyfus Case
In Under Suspicion.

PARIS, July 5.-The municipal council
Of Paris adopted an order today urging the
prefect of police. NJ. Lepine. to dismiss NJ.
Bertillon from the directorship of the an
thropometric department on account of the
mistakes in his evidence as a handwriting
expert in the Dreyfus case before the court
martial and during the revision proceed
ings before the court of cessation when
he gave the reasons which led him to re-
gard Dreyfus as the author of the bor-
dereau
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
CATHOLIC PLENARY COUNCIL
Bishops VIII Gather In the United
states to Discuss Questions
of Discipline.

MARSHALL, Mich, July 5.-Rev Father
p. A. Baart, the well-known canonist, today,
in the presence of several prominent clergy
men gathered from various states for an an
niversary celebration, asserted that fourth
plenary council of the Catholic bishops of
the United States will be held in this coun-
try in about two years. Various questions OF
discipline will be treated by the council.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Engineers start for Manila.

NEW YORK, July accompany of the
Engineer corps left for Manila today via San
Francisco. One member of the company is
Sergeant Edward Carroll, the mine expert,
who has been detailed to teach the method
of laying and taking up mines in warfare.
One hundred and fifty men make up this
company,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
! GREETING FROM MIR. M'KINLEY
Cable Dispatch 10 Fourth OF July Ham
quet at Havana.

Quet at havana.
HAVANA, July 5--At the Fourth OF July
banquet last night in the Tacon theater a
cable dispatch from President Mckinley was
read, wishing the island happiness, success
and prosperity. Major General Ludlow,
governor OF the department OF Havana. acted
as POSTMASTER, and the affair was a great
success.
Among those present were Major General
Brooke governor general OF Cuba; Brigadier
General Chaffee OF General Brookes stan,
Brigadier General Fitzhugh Lee, governor
OF the combined departments of Pinar del
Rio and the province OF Havana, and a
number OF other distinguished citizens, They
all made speeches.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Blaze at Grand Island.

GRAND ISLAND Neb., July ESPECIAL }
Fire originating from the remnants OF
irecrackers was discovered in the dwelling
! occupied by William Nlckerson at II
O'Clock last night. About $500 damages
were caused before the flames were e.
| tinguised.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Rescuer Drown. with Victim.

JoHNsToWN, N. Y, July Sat Canada
west from this city, Lafayette VanderpooE
former supervisor OF the town OF Caroga,
and his adopted daughter Miss Morri, were
drowned yesterday. Vanderpool endeayored
TO save Miss Morri, who was in bathing and
lad gone beyond her depth,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
COMMISSIONS TO BE APpoRT1oNED
states VIII Have Equal Representa-
ton in NcN Rcpime ents.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Senator Nc
Laurin of South Carolina was at the White
House today in the interest of some ap-
plicants for commissions in the new military
| organization. He was given to understand
that the president would apportion the of
ficers for the new regiments among the
several states in the proportion of a captain
and first lieutenant for each state, ire
spective of politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06

AdmiraIs Dewey and Won Diedrichs
Exchange Graceful Compliments.

AdmiraIs Dewey and Won Diedrichs
Exchange Graceful Compliments.
BERLIN, July 5.-The Neueste Mach
richten today publishes letters exchanged
between Admirals Dewey and Won Died
rchs. The latters letter is dated March
II and reads:
"Sr: I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt OF your communication of March
informing me your excellency has been
promoted admiral. While congratulating
your excelency sincerely upon this new
token Of recognition ! beg you to believe
your good news has given me the greatest
satisfaction. l have the honor to be your
excellency's obedient servant,
"DIEDRICHS"
Admiral Dewey replied April 16, saying:
Dear Admiral Won Diedrichs wish
to thank you most heartily for your cordial
letter of congratulations upon my promotion.
1t Is a great pleasure for me to feel my
advancement is source of satisfaction to
you, and rejoice that our differences have
been of newspaper manufacture. Hoping
to have the pleasure of meeting you again
before leaving this station, / am very sim
| cerely. DEWEY"
Sick Soldiers Bound for Home.
WASHINGTON, July 5-Major Bearsley,
surgeon in charge of the hospital ship Re-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
MORE MEN FOR The ARMY
Order Issued Directing the Enlistment Of
Ten New Regiments,
ACTION rAK'N UNDER LAW OF MARCH
Numbers. Observing Continuity, VIII
Run from Twcnty-Six to Thirty
Five-Mnjor Rice VIII COM
mnnd Twenty-sixth.

WASHINGTON July 1.-THE order di-
recting the enlistment of ten new regi-
ments will be issued tomorrow The order
was drafted after a conference this after
noon between the president and Adjutant
General Corbin and directs the recruiting
officers to enlist men under the law passed
March 2, 1899. These regiments are to be
numbered from twenty-six to thirty-five,
thus sustaining the continuity of the army
organization.
Major Edmund Rice, Third infantry, to-
day was appointed colonel of the Twenty
SIXTH the first made by the president.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Sudden Death of witness.

PARIS, July 5.-M. Guene, one OF the
detectives who testified against Captain
Dreyfus in 1894. died today of pulmonary
congestion. 1t was rumored that he had
been poisoned, but the report was pure
invention.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Henderson on an Eastern Tour.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Prospective
speaker OF the house, Hon. d. B. Hender-
son of Iowa, accompanied by Mrs. Hender-
son and their daughter arrived in Washing
ton this afternoon from Chicago. Mr.. Hen
derson has appointments with several public
men which win keep him busy for a day
or two, after which he expects TO leave for
trip east, the destination, however, not
being definitely determined. He declined
to be interviewed for publication.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06

lief today telegrarhed Surgeon General
sternberg that the ship grounded on en-
tering Yokohama. but was soon fioated, SUI
fering no injury. Tue Relief viii sail on
July :, will be at Honolulu July IA, arrive
at San Francisco July Is. 1t is bringing
twenty-five sick soldiers from Manila.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Nebraska Crops FIourishing.

CHICAGO, July 5.-The Corn Belt wifi
tomorrow print statistics OF crop conditions
in Nebraska Iowa, northern Kansas, north
ern Missouri and northeastern Colorado All
crops are reported to be in the best possible
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06

Colonel Rice was appointed from Massa-
chusetts, captain in the Nineteenth Massa-
chusetts volunteers in 1861, and served
throughout the rebellion. He was brew
eted captain, major and lieutenant colonel
for brilliant services during the rebellion
and at its close became first lieutenant in
the regular army. Colonel Rice became
well known to visitors to the Worlds Fair
in Chicago, where he organized and COM
manded the Columbian guards.
At the outbreak of the war with Spain
he was serving as military attache in Japan,
but fastened home and accompanied Cen
eral Miles command to Porto Rico. While
there he was appointed by the governor
of Massachusetts as colonel of the Sixth
Massachusetts infantry, which he con-
tinued to command until its muster out
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
CuBA's CUSTOM RECEIPTS GROW.
Substantial Increase Noted and AM
nOunced by War Denartment.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The War depart
ment announced today that the aggregate
receipts from customs in Cuba for the last
fourteen weeks are $3,949,s14. The receipts
for the week ending June II last. viz: $780,
s31, exceed those Of any previous week by
SIG, ,064
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
HOTELS.
THE MII.LARD
18th and Douglas Sts.. Omaha.
-AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN
CENTRALLY LOCATED.
=. E. Markell Il SON, Fr0pA

condition with the exception OF winter
wheat, which a small majority OF the 600
correspondents report to be in a poor con-
dition. Some report the wheat as good. but
the general run is somewhat below fair A"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
CROWD KNOWS NO COURTESY
Oanaille Presses Close to Observe the Distress
of Madame Dreyfus,
KODAK FleNDS lURK AROUND PRISON DOOR
Town of Rcnncs. However, Displays
Little Interest. Though Trouble
May Arise During Celebration
of National Fctc Day.

RENNES, France, July 5.--The day for
Captain Dreyfus passed off much the same
as yesterday. Madame Dreyfus, Mattieu
Dreyfus, his brother and Maitre Labori,
his counsel visited the prisoner, but other
wise no special incident occurred. AS an
illustration OF the indifference OF the popu-
lation, 1t is worthy of note that the words
"Vive Dreyfus" Chaked upon a wall in a
corner of the town remain absolutely un-
disturbed. Many, however predict trouble
on the national fete day, when a review of
the garrison will be held The anti-Drey-
fusites. 1t Is feared, will attempt to draw
the troops into a demonstration.
Madame Dreyfus, accompanied by her
parents, drove to the prison in a carriage
this afternoon. Her parents were not ad-
mitted but she reamined with her husband
an hour. On leaving she showed, for the
first time, signs of distress Her eyes were
swollen and red, as though she had been
weeping bitterly. She is still in deep
mourning and Is determined 10 remain so
until her husband regains his liberty.
Rudeness of the RabbIc.
A somewhat larger crowd than usual
watched her arrival and departure and
again displayed utter lack OF manners and
consideration for her terrible position, gath
ering around her, rudey staring her in the
face, and pressing one another aside in
their eagerness not to lose a single detail
Of her inward agony, which might be re-
fiected in her countenance. Her visible
distress today was feast for these ghouls,
who, however, were speedily dispersed by
a squad of gendarmes The latter finally
barred the two gates leading to the portal
OF the prison.
Just opposite the prison and overlooking
the window of the cell of Captain Dreyfus
and the court yard is a tannery. This has
been a favorite place of vantage for q num-
ber of photographers, who have taken
snap shots of every arrival and departure
and as often as possible OF the incidents
occurring inside the prison yard. Today
the police affixed a notice over the tannery
entrance, prohibiting the entry there of any
one except on business connected with the
tannery. This measure has aroused con-
siderable comment, but the owner of the
tannery will probably find it prudent not
to ignore the notice.
Maitre Labori, Mattieu Dreyfus and
Madame Dreyfus returned to Paris this
evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06
Pugiiist Dies from Injuries.

MILWAUKEE,, July 5.-"Con" o'Leary. a
well known pugiGist. died today from in
juries received in saloon row 9 few days
ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-06

WASHINGTON. July 5.-The following
telegram has been received at the Navy de-
partment from Captain Merrill Miller COM
manding the naval transport Badger, which
has the Samoan commission aboard:
AUCKLAND. July 3-Samos. Brutus
sails for Honolulu July 8. Badger. with
commission. on 14th II nothing prevents.
MILLER.
1t is expected that the commission will
reach San Francisco about August 10.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-21
Vermonters to the Front.

The American, a Manila newspaper,
in it's issue of September 3 announces
the appointment of First Lieutenant
Frank II. Lawton of the Twenty-iirst
infantry as Judge of the interior pro-
vost court. Mr.. LawtOn is a ST.
Johnsbury boy who enlisted in the
regular army as private and later
won commission. The American
in speaking of his many qualifications
for the Office says: The new provost
Judge is everywhere spoken of as a
man of ability and fairness, one of
high principles and strong judicial
mind. AS counsel for the defense in
cases that have been tried by court
martial, he has won great praise fol
his legal talent and forensic ability.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-21
The SWanton Courier Sold.

The SWanton Courier neWSpaperand
plant have been sold to Carl c. fletch-
er, formerly on the staff of the Mes
senger and we'll known in newspaper
circles throughout Vermont. II. NJ.
Tobin, the present owner and editor,
Will issue the next number OF the
paper after which Mr.. Fletcher will
take possession. Mrs. Fletcher, who
is now in Cabot, will go to Swanton
about the first of next month.
Mr.. Tobin has been identified with
the Courier for twenty-five years, dur
inc which time he has made himself
pleasantly conspicuous in the life of
Franklin county, and his newspaper
one of the most original and readable
in this part of the state. His only
reason for the sale of the Courier is
that his duties as deputy collector OF
customs at SWanton are constantly
occupying more ana more or MS Jlllle
His familiar figure in the Vermont
newspaper world will be missed, but
it's place will be well taken by very
pleasant memories.
Mr.. Fletcher is newspaper man o.
long experience, familiar with every
detail of the business, capable of con
Quoting every end of it, and will
! ideas of his own about the manage
ment of newspaper which it is hopc(
he will embody in the Conrier. If h'
carries out his plans the Courier viii
enter upon an increased prosperit,
and Franklin county will be still bet
ter off for newspapers than it is today
st. Albans Messenger.