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Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
RIGHTS OF SUBMARINE CABLE.
Interesting Points Raised before
United states Attorney GeneraI

Interesting Points Raised before
United States Attorney General
WASHINGTON, March 2-The attorney
general gave hearing today on the ques-
tion of the right Of the Commercial Gable
company OF Cuba, corporation organized
on February Is, 1899, in New Jersey, by Of
fcers Of the Postal Telegraph and Gable
company, to land, erect and operate a sub
marine cable tween the United States and
Cuba.
This right is controlled by the Interna-
tional Ocean Telegraph company, now under
the management of the Western Union Tele-
graph company. 1t was maintained on be-
half of the International Oceanic Gable
company, that in accordance of the terms of
decree by the Spanish government in 1883
1t obtained the exclusive right and privilege
for the term of forty years to land a cable
In Cuba to be operated between that island
and the United States. 1t was argued
further that by the terms of the treaty of
peace between this country and Spain the
United States bound itself to respect all
private ownership of property of whatever
character in the islands and disavowed any
intention to permanently exercise sover-
eighty over 1t and hence it had not authority
to abrogate the decree or to interfere in
the full enjoyment of the companys rights
under Its concession.
On behalf Of the Commercial company it
was stated that the original franchise from
Spain had been secured through misrepre-
sentation, and also that the continuance Of
the monopoly was contrary to the public
policy Of the United States. 1t was also
contended that under Its general authority
over conquered territory the United States
had right to inquire into and abrogate
such concessions as were found to be sub
versive of the rights Of others and against
public policy.
Counsel for the International Oceanic COM
pany contended that the allegation Of fraud
was not sustained, inasmuch as the original
order of 1889 fully confirmed the contention
of 1866.
The attorney general took the matter un-
der adyisement
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Mckinley May Take n Rest.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Senator Hanna
has invited President Mckinley to go with
him next week to his place at Thomasville,
Ga, for rest, and the president has prom
ised to go if the public business is by that
time in such position as TO permit his
absence. Senator Hanna said today that the
president had indicated a strong desire to
accept the invitation and that he felt en-
couraged to hope that he would find him
self able to do So If the trip is made it
will be solely for the purpose of securing
recreation, of which the president is in
need after his long strain in connection with
the Spanish war. Senator Hanna does not
expect to get away before the latter part Of
next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
THE CZAR AT HOME.
Some Queer Pictures of His Table
Manners In Childhood.


Manners In Childhood.
A volume dealing with the private life and
mode of existence of Nicholas ii has been is
sued in Paris. The author is NJ. Maurice
Leudet, distinguished member of the staff
of the Figaro who some time back pub
lished a successful book dealing on similar
lines with the German emperor
Nicholas ii Intime," as the present work
is called Is a quite unpretentious produce
tion. With the exception Of the preface,
which discusses the disarmament proposals,
and one or two chapters devoted to the pres
ent condition and destnies of Russia, its
pages are occupied exclusively by minor de-
tails relating to the personality of the czar
and by we'll Informed and entertaining gos-
sip. The most varied aspects of the cars
life are touched upon. A chapter is devoted,
for instance, to his education and a chapter
to his marriage a chapter to the imperial
stables and another to the imperial table.
The court fetes. the grand dukes, the royal
palaces and the cars journey TO the east
are few more OF the many subjects dealt
with.
The czar, 1t appears, has an excellent
memory and acquired the numerous Ian
guages he speaks with remarkable ease and
quickness. NJ Leudet assures us that he
talks English without an accent, but 1t is
noteworthy that he does not venture to say
as much with regard to French. Mr.. Heath,
his English master, is credited with COR
dial dislike for Mr.. Gladstone and a pro-
nounced fondness for boxing, but whether
he transmitted these tastes to his pupil Is
not recorded. The young princes wero
brought up with as little ceremony as pos
sible. On Sundays they entertained at dim
ner the small boys and girls who were ad-
mitted to the honor of their friendship.
These parties seem to have been exceedingly
lively functions. "There was no end to the
tricks the hosts and their small guests
played on one another. From end TO end OF
the table there used to be continuous firing
OF bread pellets, which were perpetually
striking princely noses or landing in royal
mouths. Another favorite joke was to Jog
your neghbor's elbow while he was drinking
or to baptize him with glass of wine"
This Charming picture of home life" as NJ.
Leudet calls 1t, is proof at any rate that
there are various ways OF becoming fitted
for the most polite society Still, II must
not be supposed from this occasional license
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
UphoIds CAPTAIN simonds.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The course
pursued by the commander of the gunboat
Marietta at Bluefields in giving asylum to
General Reyes, the leader of the defunct re-
bellon, is fully approved here. 1t is said
that Captain Simonds probably saved much
bloodshed and rioting, and incidentally the
destruction of American property, by Offer
ing this refuge and thus terminating the
active resistance Of the rebels. 1t is
probable that the Marietta will convey
Reyes to a place of safety in some other
country unless he can make terms with the
government of Nicaragua
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
A DAUGHTER OF NEPTUNE.
Miss Agnes Gould Vraverscs the
world in a Shin.

When the fine American clipper ship Chal-
lenger arrived in Baltimore the other day
after prosperous voyage from Hong Kong,
China, she carried among her passengers a
veritable daughter of Neptune, The young
lady is Miss Agnes Gould daughter Of Cap
tain Gould the ships commander. She Is a
thorough mariner and navigator, and as
sisted her father in the navigation of the
ship home from the Flowery Kingdom.
Miss Gould was born aboard her fathers
ship in the harbor OF Callao, Peru, and until
she was years OF age went to sea with her
parents continually. She then stayed ashore
few years to attain her schooling. but last
year her old love of the sea overcame her
and she sailed on the Challenger just twelve
months ago from New York for Chez Foo
China, with cargo OF case oil. She assisted
in the navigation of the ship home and kept
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
COMPROMISE on THE CANAL BILL
Conference VIII Probably Cause In
yestiGntion of Both Routes.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The indications
from the conference on the river and harbor
appropriation bill are that a compromise on
the Nicaragua canal amendment will be
agreed to. One of the recent propositions made
and being discussed is for AN appropriation
Of s5,O00,00O with the authorization of the
president to investigate both the Panama
and Nicaragua routes, and when the best
route is found the secretary of war Is to go
ahead with the work and enter into contracts
for its completion. There Is some objection
to this plan and 1T may be modified. 1t seems
to have been determined that some canal
legislation will be passed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
PRESIDENT APPROVES NEW BILLS.
Among Them Are Nebrnska's and
InMn'a pmIhIic nniIhlngs.

Iowa's Public Buildings.
WASHINGTON. March 2.-The president
has approved bills as follows:
For the investigation Of leprosy in the
United States.
For the purchase OF sites for public buird-
ings at Hastings and Norfolk, Neb.
For public buildings at Butte City, Mont;
Joplin, Mo-; Beaumout, Tex; Abilene, Tex;
Salt Lake City, Utah; Fergus Falls Mimi;
Blair, Neb. increasing cost at Omaha; addi-
tion to building at Canton, o.; Dubuque, Ia;
Hot Springs, Ark; Kansas City, Kan; ad-
ditional property for use of postofiice at
Clinton, Ia.
The army reorganization bill; to create
rank of admiral and public building bills at
Aberdeen, S. D., and Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Also an appropriation of $2O,OO0OOO to
carry out the provision Of the treaty of
peace with Spain.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
NO LIQUOR AT THE ARMY POSTS.
Amendment TO Army BilI Has Far
Reaching Eject

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The amend
ment which Senator Hansbrough offered to
the army reorganization bill, and which be-
came part of that measure, prohibiting
officers and soldiers from selling intoxicat-
ing drinks, in any post or exchange, is more
far-reaching than at first appeared. 1t goes
further and prohibits any other person from
selling such liquors in any encampment or
any placed used for military purposes. This
will exclude liquor from most every post
in the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03

general has sent to the auditor Of the
treasury for the navy the claims OF the
Nashville and Marblehead for the seizure OF
the Argonauta and the Marbehead Resolute
and Annapolis for the seizure Of the Adula.
These are sent forward for preliminary ad-
justment only, as the final Judgment of the
prize courts In the cases have not yet been
certified to the Navy department. The de-
partment has adopted this practice in order
to facilitate the final settlement of the
cases, for 1t permits the auditor TO examine
them and have everything in order for
speedy decision as soon as the final judg-
ments are sent to him.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE.
Cadet Taylor of Omaha and Lafayette

Cadet Taylor of Omaha and Lafayette
Redmon Surveyors of Customs.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-The senate in
executive session today confirmed these
nominations:
David d. Shelby Of Alabama, United
States circuit Judge for the Fifth judicial
district.
Vivian j. Fagin, marshal for the southern
district of Ohio.
Surveyors OF Customs-Lewis Voight. sr,
port of Cincinnati; Cadet Taylor, Omaha,
Neb, Lafayette Redmon, Des Moines, Ia.
William Small, District OF Columbia, to
be consul at Colllngwood, Ont.
B. II. Sullivan OF Plankinton, s. D., regis
ter of the land office at Peavy, Alaska.
Roland C. Nichols OF Wapakoneta, o., re-
ceiver Of public moneys at Peavy, Alaska.
Postmasters: Missouri-A. ]. Robinson,
Liberty.
Colorado-s, NJ. Biggs. Durango; C. R.
Ellis, Rico.
North Dakota-J. c. Thompson, Dickin-
son.
Iowa-S. b. Gilmore Holstein.
Kansas-T. T.. Thompson, Howard.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Higher Number for Hobson.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The president
today sent these nominations to the senate
Assistant Naval Constructor Richmond p.
Hobson, to be advanced ten numbers, from
No. l of the list of assistant naval con-
structors, to be No. 8 on the list of naval
constructors, for extraordinary heroism.
War-Captain T. f, Forbes, Fifth infantry,
to be major.
Medical Department-Captain f. C. Garter,
assistant surgeon, to be surgeon, with rank
of major.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
FIRE RECORD.
Freight pepot ana Warehouse.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., March 2.-Fre here
today destroyed the Southern Railway
freight depot, a cotton compress, the joint
property of the Southern and Seaboard rail-
roads, a large storage warehouse, 1000 bales
of cotton intended for export to England
and Germany and several hundred tons OF
commercial fertilizers. The loss will be
about 100000. The insurance is unknown.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03

WASHINGTUN, March 2.-At II O'Clock
tonight, when the conferees on the sundry
civil appropriation bill adjourned, they
stated that they had not yet reached a final
agreement. They had, however, cleared
away many of the items of disagreement
although the most important subjects, in
cluding the Paris exposition and the Pacific
cable, were still open. There had been
some prospect that the exposition item of
81, 900 would be compromised at 81 ,OO0,-
900, but when the conferees separated they
said this item was still unadjusted Even
on the lesser agreements already reached
the arrangement is tentative and subject to
revision tomorrow. The conferees begin
work again tomorrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Steel Workers GET a Raise.

CLEVELAND, March 2.-Within the last
two days fully 5000 workmen, largely en-
ployed in the various mills controlled by the
American Steel and Wire company in this
city, have been notified of an increase in
wages from to 10 per cent. The flood of
orders, revival in the steel trade and ad-
vance in prices for finished material are
given as reasons for the advance
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2.-The cruiser
Chtoz, built by the Union Iron works for
the Japanese government, has been formally
delivered to Captain Sakurai, who will be
Its future commander. The vessel now flies
the Japanese flag and is considered the finest
ship in the mikados navy. 1t has developed
speed of 23.75 knots while manned by its
own firemen
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
American Fruits Exemptcd.

BERLIN, March 2.-The Politische Mach
richten announces that the minister of
finance, DR.. Miguel, with the approval of the
imperial chancellor, has instructed the Of
ficials at all places Of entry in Germany
that American so-called southern fruits, IKE
oranges, lemons and raisins, are not subject
to the provisions of the order of February 2,
1898, providing for the examination of fruit
in order to determine whether 1t is infected
with the San Jose scale.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Three Factories Rinse wares,

LEBANON Pa, March 2.-The manage
ment of the Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut
works announces a 10 per cent increase in
wages in the pudding and rolling mill de.
to take effect April l. The
rolling mills also give notice of
similar increase in the wages of the en-
ployes of that establishment. The EN-
ployes Of Swede's furnace at Norristown
have received a 10 per cent advance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Commerce First Consideration,

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Without neg
lecting agriculture at home, the Ger
man government is making commercial in
terests more and more the basis of its
foreign policy. The State department has
been so informed by Consul Winter at Anna
berg, who adds that Germany's export trade
forms the center of gravity of almost every
political transaction and that every en-
couragement is being given to it by the
imperial German government.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Judge.hip for senator Gray.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Senator George
Gray OF Delaware, whose term expires
March 4, has signihed to the president that
he would accept a tender OF appointment as
United States circuit Judge for the Third
judicial circuit. comprising the states OF
New Jersey. Pennsylvania and Delaware,
and his appointment has been definitely de-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Texas VIII Import Coal,

ST. LOUIS, March "A special to the
Post-Dispatch from Dallas, Texas, says:
The magnitude of the Indian territory and
Arkansas coal miners strike Is alarming
the industrial circles of Texas. Arrangements
are bei'.g made t. procure coal rom ))linois
end Colora 10. It Is announced here today
that satisfactory freight rates have been con-
ceded by lines extending from Illinois to
Texas.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
At His Fingers Ends.

Detroit Journal: An Englishman driving
one cold night on an Irish car said to the
jarvey: "It's cold night. Pat"
"Begorra. it is!' said Pat.
"Do you think" said the gentleman, "that
you could tell me the Latin for cold, PatT'
"The Latin for could, Is it?" said the
Irishman. "Faix, disremember 1t just now,
though I have 1t at my fingers ends this
mint"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
PENSIONS FOR wEsTERN VETERANS
Survivors of the Civil War Remem-
bercd by the Government.

bered by the Government.
WASHINGTON, March Especial. 1.-The
following western pensions have been
granted:
Issue OF February Is:
Nebraska: Increase Joshua Porter,
Chambers, SO TO $12 William F. Jackson,
Crawford, sS to s12; Isaac C. Jones, Teka-
mah SIS to $l0 Jacob White, Scribner So
to 49,
Iowa: Increase-Amos II. Lawshe, Red
Oak. SO to $40; John p. Taylor, Gravity, S12
to $l4; Blair Ritzel, Osceola, $S to $l2;
$40.
Wyoming: Increase-Franklin r. Sim
mons, Bighiney, Sc to IS.
Colorado: original-Isaac Birdsill, Long
mont, s12. Reissue-Robert Gronau, Pit
kin, IS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Failure of Fish Dealer.

SANDUSKY, O., March 2-H. c. Post,
probably one of the most extensive fish
dealers on the great lakes, has filed petit
tion in bankruptcy in the United States
court. Liabilities are placed at S298 654.
The value of the assets named will be very
little. Post lost heavily in the Hotel Vic
tory at Putin Bay island, in which he in
vested a large sum,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Sherman Passes Perrin Island.

ISLAND OF Perrin, Straits of Babel
Mani Deb, March 2.-The United States trans
port Sherman arrived here yesterday on its
way to Manila The Sherman left New York
February and has on board the Third in
fantry and one battalion of the Seventeenth
infantry.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
No Action ON soidier-LegisIators.

WASHINGTON, March 2,-The resolution
to declare General Wheeler and other repre-
sentatives holding army commissions to have
vacated their seats in the house was called
up today by Mr.. Henderson of Iowa. The
question of consideration was raised at once
by Mr.. Lacey of Iowa and by AZ to 81 the
house refused to consider the matter. Ayes
and nays were then called The yeas and
nays resulted II to 167 against consideration
OF the resolution
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
step Toward Disarmament.

VALPARAISO, March 2.-The Chilian war
Office and the military authorities have
definitely decided to reduce the army by
5000 men. The government, it is rumored,
contemplates the sale of several cruisers to
the United States and Ecuador.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
New President of LncLawanna.

NEW YORK, March AT the special
meeting of the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western railroad today Samuel Sloan re-
signed as president and w. H. Truesdale
was elected as president. Mr. Sloan was
chosen chairman of the Board of Directors.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03

oided upon. The nomination. however will
not be made until after the adjournment OF
congress. a recent act gave an additional
Judge to this circuit because OF the large
amount of litigation therein. Senator Gray
is a gold democrat and was one OF the
American commissioners in the recent peace
treaty negotiations.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
QUIET PREVAILS AT BLUEFIELDs.
Forces of RevOIutionists Follow Adj
vice and Surrender.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Mr. Clancy,
United States consular agent at Bluefeds,
has Informed the Department of State that
ito prevent unnecessary bloodshed revolu
tionists under command of Reyes surren-
dered to Nicaraguan General Reuling this
afternoon, on advice of Captains Symonds
and Burr. Lives of General Reyes and fol-
lowers guaranteed; foreigners who partc-
pated must leave Nicaragua; forces landed
by Symonds and Burr last night. Quiet pre-
wallis"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Ths cCmmis-
sion Of George Dewey to be an admiral OF
the navy has been made out at the Navy
department and sent to the White House to
be in readiness when the bill creating the
ONCE OF admiral is signed by the president.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The Interstate
Commerce commission hearing of the COM
plant OF the Chicago Board of Trade con-
corning export rates on corn and other grain
from points east of and west of the Missls-
sippi river has been postponed to March 1S at
the United States court rooms in Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Dividend ON NnJting stocL

NEW YORK, March 2.-The directors of
the American Mailing company have de-
clared quarterly dividend of ia per cent
on the preferred stock, payable April 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
Pushing ThrouRh Prize CIaIm..

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The Navy de-
partment Is pushing the settlement OF the
prize cases growing out OF the late war as
rapidly as possible and the Judge advocate
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03

SYRACUSE, N. Y, March 2.-Burglars
blew open the safe in the East Syracuse
postofIice last night and obtained nearly
$4,000 in postage stamps and money.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
President signs Admiral Bill.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-President Nc
Kinley at 11:15 p. m tonight signed the bill
creating the rank Of admiral in the navy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-03
FEDERAL EXHIBIT AT BUFFALO.


WASHINGTON, March 2,-The Buffalo ex-
position bill passed the house, l4l 10 16.
Mr.. southard, republican, of Ohio, moved
the passage OF the Ohio Centennial bill,
Carrying s., SOC, 900
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07

A man affected with nervous dis+
order was arrested this morning on
Durkee avenue. He was causing con
siderable trouble for the people resid-
ing along the street. He is supposed
to be H. G.. Laphan, man who wan
dered away from Wauwatosa a few
days ago. A reward of five dollars has
been offered for his capture. The <po-
lice are certain that the man arrested
is theS man wanted and have te1e-
graphed the authorities at Wauwatosa
for instructions.
Prof. and Mrs. A. c. Wirth, from
Milwaukee, the we'll known and popu-
lar teachers of dancing, twill be here
about Sept. 18th to arrange for the re-
opening of their classes. They were
at Niagara Falls in June last, at the
International, where the American
National Association Masters of Dane
ing were in annual convention. The
Professor was again f1onored by being
reelected President. Children and
adult classes. Wait for them and have
the best teachers in the West.
The Old Maids League gave very
enjoyable dinner party Saturday in
honor of Miss Belle Stebbins, who vii.
be married this evening to Douglas
| Newell. She has been one of the lead
ing and charter members of the
League. The dinner was given at the
home of Miss Lou Balm, on Park ave
nue.. Among those present were Misses
Balm, Fisher, Kimba11, Bessie and
Belle Stebbins, Lance and Mrs. w. S
Forrest; Messrs. Newell, I. r. Kim
ball, of Chicago; Reide11, of Mi1wau
kee; Lance, Farr, and Roger Kimbau
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
STORY TOLD BY RENTHE1M
Man Who Re Badly Wanted at Rennes If
me He L. Right

Man Who Re Badly Wanted at Rennes IL
.r He L. Right
Washington, Sept. 6.-The officials of
the state department have been much
Interested In the remarkable story of
the artist Bentheim at Atlanta of his
connection with the German secret
service. Benthefm is the man who said
he had ben translator at the German
headquarters stat at Berlin when the
information that sent Dreyfus TO Isle
de Dtable was received there, and that
it did not come from Dreyfus. This was
printed in these dispatches Sept. !.
Later the man gave his name and added
a lot Of deails to his story.
The point in his narrative that par
ticularIy attracts attention at the state
department is the allegation that the
United States deputy and vice consul at
Sonneberg has been serving as Ger
man agent to convey secrets relative
to@War material stolen from the French
government, and that the official has
used 1.-THE United States consulate and
the official letter heads and envelopes
nfether consulate to further his ends.
This was told in the second section of
his story
Inquiry made into the accuracy of
the, detailed statements made by Bent
helm appears to confirm most of them.
His claim that he was soldier in the
Two Hundred and Second New York
regiment and discharged in Washing
ton is borne out by the war depart
ment records. Notwithstanding this,
the officials Of the state department dis
credit Bentheim's statements.
The German embassy treats the Bent
helm story lightly, and says there are a
number OF circumstances referring to
his alleged employment in the military
service at Berlin which are inconsist-
ent with the established system there.