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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06

some future and ft OCCASION" he said, ut
Is my purpose to present and ask considera-
tion by the senate OF appropriate memorial
resolutions"
He then presented resolutions calling the
attention OF the senate TO the death of Sem
ator Hayward and that as mark of respect
the senate adjourn, which prevailed unani-
mously.
When it became known on the house side
that Senator Hayward was dead Congress
man Mercer as the ranking member of the
Nebraska delegation, called his colleagues
together in the committee room on public
buildings and grounds. Every member being
present, it was thought committee from
the senate would be sent to attend the
funeral services. which will be held at Ne
braska City, but as some of the older sena-
tors thought 1t impossible to travel such a
long distance in time for the obsequies, 1t
was decided not to attempt such course
and this was communicated to members Of
the lower house While in conference 1t was
decided to send this telegram
Mrs. NJ. L. Hayward Nebraska City: We,
the undersigned members of the delegation
from the state Of Nebraska, in the house OF
representatives, have inst learned of the
death of your beloved husband. We are
the news and we jointly and individually
convey to you and your family our heartfelt
sympathy in this, your hour of bereavement
Elmer j. Burkett, David H. Mercer, John s.
Robinson. William l.. Stark, Roderick d.
Sutherland William Neville"
A pleasant incident grew out of the sorrow
for Senator Hayward's death which should
not go unrecorded. While the members of
the lower house from Nebraska were in ses
sion called together to arrange for commit
tee to attend the funeral, If the house and
senate should decide upon such a course,
Judge Stark stated that as it was the first
duty of Nebraskans to stand together for
the honor OF the state, irrespective of poll
tics, he moved that Congressman Mercer be
appointed chairman of the delegation to call
the members together to talk over what was
best for the interests of the state. This mo-
tion was unanimously carried, when Mercer
went his populist friend one better by ex-
tending the committee room of the public
buildings committee to the delegation as
state headquarters as long as he was chair
man. ... -.. .a-. ~ .t...sE s. .4
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
ILLINOIS CENTRAL IN FIGHT
Enters the Field in Active Competi-
tion for Trnnscontincntnl BUS
ness Via Omaha.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-The Tribune tomorrow
will say: The publication OF the New Eng
land rate sheet, which eliminates from rates
to the Pacific coast the Northwestern, Bur
lington Rock Island, Milwaukee & ST. PAU
roads has started the expected diffeTential
rate war. The rates quoted by the Boston
& Maine and Fitchburg roads have been
forced down to figure less than the through
rate from Chicago to the coast All second
class business ticketed from New England
via the above line is routed via the Santa
Fe and via the Chicago & Alton and Mis-
souri Pacific roads. = ,.,..., s
The Northwestern, Burlington, Rock
Island Milwaukee G. St. Paul roads are re-
ceiving their support from the Boston &
Albany and, while the Boston & Albany is
not permitted to be party to the publca>
tion of the cut rates which are now In
effect from New England they are meeting
the competition of the Hoosac Tunnel and
Boston & Maine roads and sending their
business over these lines.
A number of railroad officials say the Van
derbilt lines, as well as the Pennsylvania,
will take a hand in this fight willingly and
forever dispose of the difficult question.
1t is admitted by all the California lines
west Of Chicago that serious reductions in
rates are being made and each line is try
ing to protect itself against the other by
offering free tourist car accommodations
and as high as SIS cut. The Illinois Central,
it is understood has entered the field for
active competition, and is receiving the sup
port of the Southern Pacific company and
can be counted on as being in the future an
important factor in transcontinental traffic,
inasmuch as 1t can give the Southern Pacific
the long haul on it's business delivered via
New Orleans, and will secure return busi-
ness via Omaha, to which point it has re-
Gently been completed In fact, it is stated
the Illinois Central is already ticketing re-
turn business to southern California and
which will return in the spring through San
Francisco and Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06

ance and association OF the last six months.
My heart goes out in sympathy to the be-
reaved family in this great sorrow
Loss TO the state.
W. L. Andrews. auditor for the Treasury
department, said
THE death of Senator Hayward brings to
our state and nation a heavy loss. He was a
man OF rare ability and sterling integrity.
He was recognized by the people Of Ne
braska as one in whom they could safely
conide the highest interests OF the state.
He honored their confidence in the highest
degree by the faithful performance of the
sacred trusts which they had committed to
his charge l am sure that our people, ire
spective of party Affiliations, will sadly re-
gret his untimely death. Each will surely
feel personal loss and join with his family
and intimate friends and acquaintanCes in
the tenderest sympathics.'
Major w. II. Michael, speaking Of Senator
Hayward, said: aside from all political
considerations the death of Judge Hayward
is great loss to the state of Nebraska and
the entire country. He embodied all of the
sterling qualities Of manhood, which had
been shown conspculously both in civil and
military life. He was successful in business,
in the profession of law and as a Judge
His career as a soldier, though he was but
boy in his teens when he shoulderod a
musket for his country in the civil war, was
such as to reflect credit upon himself and
honor upon his regiment. His entire life
augured we'll for his career as United States
senator. Had he lived and served out his
term he would have attained to high place
in the esteem of the senate, and would have
identified himself with all measures looking
to the welfare of the entire country. Just
at this time, when so many momentous
questions are about to arise for the consld-
Grafton of congress, 1t is to be specially re-
GREETED that the county by his untimely de-
mise will be deprived of his cool judgment,
his fearless devotion to truth and his un-
stinted patriotism"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
SENATE AGAIN IN MOURNING
General Regret mt the Intelligence
OF Hayward's Dcmise-House Mems
bers Send Coincidence.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Especial Tele-
gram)-In his prayer before the senate
this morning the blind chaplain prayed for
the widow and children of the late Monroe
l.. Hayward. The death of the senator elect
from Nebraska came like a shock to the
senators assembled. But yesterday the sem
ate received official notification of Vice
President Hobart's death and fast upon the
heels OF this announcement comes informa-
tion that another member of the upper house
OF congress as gone beyond.
Chaplain Milburn, but just recovering
from most severe Illness, prayed for the
dead in way that brought the bowed heads
OF the senators lower He spoke of Senator
Haywards worth as a man, as a citizen and
as jurist, and asked the benedction Of
heaven upon the widow and fatherless.
Senator Thurston, after the clerk had fin
ished reading the presidents message, ad-
dressed the senate and stated that II became
his painful duty to announce that Hon. Mon
roe l.. Hayward, senator-elect from the state
OF Nebraska for the term commencing March
A. 1899, departed this life at $40 o'clock this
morning at his home in Nebraska City. "On
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
MARRIED WOMEN MUST RESIGN
Heath Decides it in incompatible with
Interests OF Service to Retain
Them in POstOWces.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath, in decision in
the case of Mrs. Jennie j. Drown at Modue,
Conn, announces:
THE department has decided 1t will be
incompatible with the best interests of the
service to retain married women as postofiice
clerks. The department has therefore ruled
that when a female pcstoffice clerk marries
it will be necessary for her to resign from
the service"
Postmasters, under this ruling, hereafter
will have to call for the designations of such
employees and recommend their successors to
the department.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
HAYWARD'S LAST SICKNESS
Succession of Attacks Which His
Rugged Constitution Proved I'm
able to Withstand.

The last Illness of Senator HAYWARD dates
from November 8. On the afternoon of that
day he started to return to his home from
his office. but had proceeded only few
steps when he fell in the street. He got
up, walked to his home and took to his bed.
At first nothing was given out concerning
the senator's illness. but on the contrary
every effort made to keep it quiet. with the
idea that It was simply a passing attack
without serious forebodlngs.
The public was first apprised OF the SEN
ators precarious condition through The Bee.
which on the morning of November H.
stated that he was confined to his bed and
quoted his son as saying that no alarm was
felt and that his father was expected to
be up and about again in a few days.
On the 18th the first really alarming
symptoms were manifest and for three DAYS
death was looked for at any time. His right
side had become paralyzed and the senator
had largely lost the power of speech On
the 18th he was considerably improved. hav-
ing regained in a large measure the use of
his right side and his mind was much
clearer. The Improvement did not last long,
for on the 22nd he had a relapse. from which
he rallied only slightly on the oath. For
couple of days the attending physicians were
much encouraged, but another setback oc
CURED ana since that time ne mad steadily
been growing worse.
While the senator's last attack only dates
from the 9th OF last month, the real
trouble was of much longer standing. Last
winter during the session OF the legislature
he had a slight attack OF paralysis on the
night he received the caucus nomination for
senator. though 1t was not generally known
that the long contest told on him so severely,
Last summer. while attending a public
gathering at Brownville, he was stricken
down Just as he was about to rise to speak
and for some time his life was dsDaired OF.
He was taken to the home of Ex-Governor
Furnas and later removed to his own home
In Nebraska CITY and recovered sufficiently
to resume his usual avocations. During the
past campaign he was compelled to cancel
some of his engagements on account OF Ill
health and he was advised by his physician
that he must take the best of care of him
self. Even this was not sufficient to restore
his weakened constitution to its wonted
vigor, but on the contrary after the last at
tack, he steadily failed, while rallying at
times each relapse and rally leaving him
weaker than before.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06

being made to induce the governor to call
a special session of the legislature for the
election of a successor to Senator Hayward,
or, II this is not done, to appoint repub-
lican TO fill the vacancy Governor Poynter
received many callers today, but 1t was as
serted in the executive office that no one
had approached him on the subject and that
such proposition would not be considered
by him until after the funeral.
Il have been acquainted with Senator
Hayward quite well for a number of years,
having been associated with him on the
State Board of Agriculture" said Governor
Poynter today in speaking of Senator Hay
ward. "Our relations were always the most
pleasant in that work and | always consid-
cred him a man of most excellent judgment.
The board was in the habit Of consulting
him a great deal on all matters of law.
After we were nominated over year ago
for the governorship of the state we met
and a very friendly exchange Of views and
the kind of campaign that should be con-
Quoted were had, and am especially glad,
now that the senator is dead. that there
was no bitterness or vituperation INDUCED
in by either of us during that campaign,
and after 1t was over we met upon the same
friendly terms existing since our acquaint-
ance commenced. He wrote me a most
kindly letter OF congratulation and I have
always entertained for him the highest per-
sonal regard, and felt him to be man OF
honor and integrity, as well as ability"
Continuing he said: ITO my mind this is
one OF the saddest cases that l have ever
known in public life. His family surely has
my sincerest sympathy. 1t seems especially
hard that man Just having obtained what
was probably his life's ambition should be
called away before having entered upon the
duties of the position to which he was
elocted to fill"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
CANNON SUCCEEDS GROSvENOR
Republican House Caucus Selects New
Chairman and Considers the
Financial Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-A caucus of re-
publican members of the house of repre-
sentatives was held tonight to consider
plans for advancing the house financial bill
About 16O members, including Speaker Hen
derson and all of the prominent leaders on
the republican side were present. pleas
ing preliminary occurred when Dolliver, in
behalf of the Iowa delegation, presented
General Henderson with beautiful gavel
made of wood from one of the ships sunk
by Dewey at Manila and mounted with solid
gold, highly wrought with representations
OF lowa's industry and products.
Grosvenor asked to be excused from serv-
ing as a caucus chairman and Cannon of
Illinois was chosen in his place.
Payne of New York, member of the eau
Gus committee which framed the financial
bill, explained how the work had been done
in order to facilitate the work of congress
and give something tangible early in the
session. Overstreet OF Indiana, who pre-
sented the bill, explained it section by sec
tion. AS he proceeded many questions were
asked mainly by Messrs. Hopkins, Hepburn,
Hill of Connecticut and McCleary.
One oe the inquiries was to the effect of
a continued depreciation of silver, to which
Overstreet answered that further deprecia-
tion would be impossible under the terms of
tho bill, as silver could be taken to the
treasury and exchanged for gold, thus main
tanning the parity OF the metals. AS to the
establishment of gold standard, it was
stated that while it might not lead to the
actual coinage of gold dollars, yet it would
preserve a stable standard, just as some
states keep an official yardstick as a stand
ard.,R
overstreet continued his explanations un-
t1 u Nfn
sentiment the caucus adjourned until p.
m. tomorrow. This was to permit further
debate and was not regarded as unfavorable
to the bill, as the discussion had been uni
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
EIGHT AMERICANS ARE KILLED
Force of Insurgents Attacks the Car
rison nt Nigan and Hard En-
gagement Follows.

MANILA, Dec. 6.--6 a. m.-Last night a
force of insurgents estimated at 500 at
tackled the American garrison of 200 at vi
gan, province of South Icocos. The Ameri
can loss was eight killed and many wounded.
After very hard fighting the Filipnos
were driven off and through the mountains,
leaving thirty-five dead. Colonel Bisbee is
now reinforcing the garrison. .s
Fears are entertained regarding various
small bodies of General Young's troops in
the province of Alba.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
ACUlNALDO READY TO QUIT
Filipino Junta at Hong Kong Advises Him
to Surrender
cHIEFrAlN'S MOTHERS OESRoUS OF PEACE
General Hughes IL Firmly Estab-
ishcd on Island of Pnnny, His
Lines Extending Fnr 10 the
North OF uoilo.
MoTHtRlS OsSlRoUs OF PEACE

Copyright, 1899 by Press Publishing Coz
HONG KONG, Dec. 5.--(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram )-Aguinaldo
is ready to surrender. This announcement
is made by Fnipinos here, who are in COM
munication with the Filipino general. They
say he would come in and give himself up
at Manila IL Consul Wildman would receive
him there, now that Admiral Dewey is away.
Widman, Aguinaldo SAYS. is the only one
who knows the circumstances in. his favor.
The Filipino junta here was in communi-
cation with Aguinaldo last week. II as
sured him of u safe haven here and advised
him to throw himself on the mercy OF the
United States consul. Aguinaldo, the Fill
pino leaders say, has plenty of money, both
in Hong Kong and Paris.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Manila says: Aguinaldo's
mother says she desires nothing
but peace She is glad from the
bottom of her heart that the insurrection is
near an end. She adds that the women
and officers families are suffering fearful
deprivations and hardships She declares
she does not know Aguinaldo's present
Whereabouts nor his ultimate destination.
MANILA, Dec 5.-1:20 p. m,-General
Hughes now occupies Santa Barbara and
Cabatuan, Island of Panay, his lines extend
ing thrty-flve miles north of Iloilo. He has
occupied twenty towns. The inhabitants
are returning with white flags, their fear of
the Americans diminishing as they learn that
they will be well treated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
NHAKIFS +. I'UN n IL,
State Board of Election Commissioners.
Governor Appears in Person.

Governor Bradley wrote the following re-
ply, which he carried personally into the
board room and handed to Judge Pryor,
chairman OF the board
Gentlemen: / regret very much that you
should have Tor one moment believed the
of which you spoke. 7 have absolutely be-
come weakened bv contradicting the les OF
partisan press. You should know me well
enough to know that do not resort to any
such clande:tne methods. And especially
you should know that the report is false
in view of the fact that l waited upon the
chairman of your board yesterday morning
and offered, If he desired, to, exclude all per-
sons except those who had business in the
departments from the building. Any state
ment that any men or set of men nave
been brought here with my knowledge, con-
sent or approval to stand by with a view
of overawinsS the board is malicious lie,
l have brought no men here for any purpose
and no man is. here by my orders l see
II sta6eu tba f IGf ''i are here in cti
zens' clothes. have seen several officers
here but theylafg here individually and not
as members offthat organization and with
out any Conn!vance on: my part Instead OF
intimidating l am ready at all times to pro-
oSsrS of the law w ~ 5e BRSbEY dsShSrEs Of
AS he entered Governor Bradley in
quired:
"Can interrupt your board a moment?
I want to make public statement. re-
ceived your communication a few moments
ago. l was a little busy at the time aud
my attention was not called to it until a
moment ago | answered it at once. l not
only want to answer it in writing, but |
want to make a statement for the benefit
of lying correspondents that are purposely
mjsrepresenting
Here the governor was interrupted by
Judge Hargis, the senior democratic counsel,
who for some time had been trying to break
in, but could not until Governor Bradley
paused to breathe.
II object to this statement" said Judge
Hargls. 81 don't know what it is about"
at is about the presence of the SOL
diers," said Judge Pryor
Then have no objection" returned
Judge Hargis.
II don't care If you do object" replied
the governor, with strong emphasis on
the a." II want to say there are no SOL
diers here. There are some officers here
who have come here on individual business,
but not in uniform. No soldier is here,
no citizen is here by my order. l do not
do things that way. I want to say, Mr..
Chairman, that I came to you yesterday
morning, seeing this crowd here, and said
to you: If you want the crowd excluded
from this building l would do it,.
THAT is right" retorted Judge Pryor,
"and | SO notified the board"
bradley Uses Emphatic Language.
81 say to you" went on the governor,
speaking in quick, emphatic tones, that
no officer shall be intimldated in the dis
charge of his sworn duty as long as l am
governor of this state and any man who
ntimates that have called soldiers here
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06

Nrs. Nip-;oNY's soothing syrnp,
Has been useI for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS oI MOTHERS for their Chill.
DBEN WHILE, TEEyHING,. with PER
SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN.
CURES WIND CoLIc, and is the best rem.
cdy for DIARRHOEA, Sold ly Druggists
ask for "Mrs Winslow's Soothing syrup"
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06

y Z HTN I'''NEITI'N TT "" 1's'F"'|
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II It falls to cure.
Z. w. Groves signature Is on each box 25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
BRADLEY APPEARS IN PERSON
Answers Query Of the Kentucky Board Of
Election Commissioners,
BRANDS STORIES AS MALICIOUS LIES
Governor Declares that Instead of In-
timidnting He il Ready at All
Times to Protect OHiccrs
of the Law.

FRANKFORT, Ky. Dec. 5.--The state
Board Of Election Commissioners, sitting
as canyassing board finished its work
at O'Clock this afternoon and tomorrow
morning al II o'clock the members will sit
in the state senate as a contesting board
to hear the arguments in the cases Of eleven
contested counties. The first great fight
will come UP on whether or not the board
has the right to go behind the certified re-
turns filed with the secretary Of state by
the different counties. Upon the issue OF
the argument on this point will rest the
name of the next governor of Kentucky.
On the face of the returns now on file
with the secretary of state Taylor has a
plurality of 1888, his total vote being
1874, against 191, ,331 for Goebel. II there
is to be no going behind the returns the
board will have no option but to issue the
certificate of election to Taylor II the
board decides that it has the power to go
behind the returns there is no telling who
will receive the certificate. 1t will depend
entirely on the results of the contest to be
contested before the board and the matter
will without doubt be carried for final settle
ment to the state legislature, which meets
next month.
The morning proceedings were enlivened
Dy Governor Bradley, VINO maue an ADDRESS
to the board regarding the statement that
he had brought soldiers into Frankfort.
Before the meeting began the election COM
missioners sent the following letter to Gov
ernor Bradley:
His Excelency William o, Bradley. Gov
ernor of Kentucky: Sir-S!nce the State
Board of Election Commissioners convened
in this city Yesterday 1t has been pei,
sistently asserted in the public building ana
on the streets of this city, as well as pub
lished in the newspapers, that a body of
armed men in citizens garb have been
brought here with your knowledge, by your
consent or with your approval, to stand by
with q view of overa wing this board while
it discharges the duties imposed upon it by
law. These reports, though emanating
from reputable sources, have not 50 far as
anyone for you. Under these circums tances
we hold it to be our duty to inquire di-
reCtly of you whether or not there is any
truth or semblance OF truth in the reports
to which we call your attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
GRAND GRNruOPnoSE AND VOCAL
CONCERT.

Tho first OF lts Kind m thc CIV VIII be
-iycn at
Washington Hail, Dee, 9th, = u. n.
The Jenny Lind Quartet
The GTaDhOpLonc Part
of the program win be conducted By Mr.
II. H. Meyers.
Postmaster Joseph Crow, and other prom
inent speakers and artists VIII favor tho
audience with addresses, singing and play
ing. and the Graphophone viii ropeat the
same Immediately,
NOrden Singing society
VIII sing some Of their fayortc selections
MIR. {. Gust Johnson,
The champion high diycr Of the world, has
been engaged to perform some Of his mar
velOus gymuastic acrObatic feats; and last
but not least VIII be the orchestra making
the ladies and gentlemen come up 10 time"
In the grand march.
General Admission SOC; gallery, Csc; chill
dreu. lOC
Graphaphoue cos Office, lJl5la Farnam ST.