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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
SOLDIERS WILL FRATERNlze
VOlunteers from Georgia Will Give n
Big Dinner to Their Conn
rades from Michigan.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Jan. 15.-Arrangements
have been made by the Republican Blues.
the Irish Jasper Greens and the Savannah
Cadets OF the local militia to give a dinner
to the Thirty-frst Michigan regiment on
next Thursday, the birthday Of General Il.
E.. Lee.
The local organizations named sent four
companies of volunteers to the war. They
were in the First Georgia regiment, which
has been mustered out. The First Georgia
and the Thirty-frst Michigan were b~rigaded
together at Chickamauga, Tampa and Hunts
vile and a strong friendship sprang up be-
tween the commands.
When the troops were sent from Tampa to
Huntsville the Michigan men arrived ahead
or the Georgians several days. Upon the
arrival OF the Georgians the Michigan regi-
ment took charge Of them. fed them for a
whole day and assisted In setting up their
tents and otherwise arranging their camp.
This Is the first opportunity that has oc-
CURED for the Georgians to show their APP
preciation and the four Savannah companies
have determined to return with interest the
kindness shown by their Wolverine friends.
There will be a dinner for the whole regi.
ment and about a battalion Of ex-soldiers.
The feast will be served by women of the
city. After the dinner there will be the Gus
tomary parade Of local military in honor OF
Robert Z. Lee. The arrangements are that
the Michigan regiment shall join the parade
or give a parade and review Of its own.
The date for the dinner to the Michigan
men was not selected because 1t was Lees
birthday, but because the day Is a legal hol
lday on which the Georgia ex-soldiers can ge,
of from business.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

FAST SERVICE FOR HAVANA
New Train between New York anu
Tampa VIII shorten Time
Three Hours.

NEW YORK, Jan. Recommending to-
morrow train service will be started from
Jersey City over the Pennsylvania road and
the Plant system. which will reduce the
time OF travel to Havana by three hours
Hitherto the train making ship connections
at Tampa for Havana has left Jersey City
at Q a. M, but the New York and Florida
special. which begins service tomorrow, will
have an Increased speed, making ship con-
nections, although starting three hours
later. All the space in this first train ts
taken and state rooms are fully engaged until
late in February.
The Olivet, which did transport work dur
ing the war and which was sunk at Fer
nandina, has been rebuilt in Philadelphia
and will sail January 81 to enter the Tampa
Havana service.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
SPANISH FLAG DlSTASTEFUL
One Flying at Havana is Stoned by Mob Of
Irrita.ed Cubins.
TROOPS ARE HURRIED TO THE SCENE
with Fixed B%ayonets They Dispense
the Crowd ana the Objcc-
tiOnRble Hammer L.
Pulled Down.

HAVANA, Jan. 15.-This morning a Span
ish flag having been raised over a hotel on
the Calzada del Monte, a crowd OF Cubans
gathered and began TO throw stones at IL.
Company b., Tenth regulars, was called and
proceeded to the scene at double quick,
and with fixed bayonets speedily dispersed
the crowd, which was fast becoming ugly.
The officers in omman explained to he
proprietor that the flag ought to b. low
cred because 1t was likely to produce fur
Their disorder. The proprietor In reply as
sured the officer that no ofiense had been
intended and that having seen the English
and German flags flying he thought he would
be at liberty to raise the flag of Spain. Two
members OF tie company lowered the nag.
Corporal Francis L. Green, Company X,
Fourth Illinois volunteers, was drowned to-
day while bathing in the Almedares river.
The body will probably be sent home for
interment at Litchfeld.
Yesterday a boy who was called the mascot
Of the Third South Carolina regiment was
drowned in the same stream. His home
was in Asheville.
At Mariana this morning, at the house of
the Cuban chief. Leyte Vidal. a private
meeting was held, at which a number OF
prominent military men were present. con-
siderable displeasure was expressed at me
acceptance by General Mariana Menocal and
other Cuban officers OF positions under the
United States military government. the
criticism being that Menocal and the others
had practically abandoned the Cuban army,
leaving their colleagues OF less influence
to shift for themselves.
Mayor Perfecto Lacoste Of Havana called
yesterday upon Governor General Brooke,
wired greetings to President Mckinley and
General Gomez and sent a friendly MESSAGE
to the Cuban assembly at Mariana. The
municipal offices are to be transferred from
the palace to the custom house. after
which General Brooke will occupy the entire
palace.
The Cuban general Alfred Rego, formerly
in command Of the insurgent forces in the
province of Santa Clara. declines to accept
a position in the customs service on the
ground that he might crowd out some wor-
thier person.
The customs receipts yesterday were $685.,
400. making a total for the month thus far
Of 1857, 800.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
GETTING READY TO BOOM SILVER.
Bfmctallic League Will Hold q Con.
ventiOn at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Jan. 15.-Judge James
p. Tarvin Of Covington, president OF the
League Of Bimetallic Clubs Of the Ohio VAL
ley. met a local committee from the Young
Mems Democratic club today and made ar
r%angements for the convention which the
league will hold in Louisville next summer.
This Is the first active step Of preparation
made toward this gathering Of advocates OF
the white metal. Judge Tarvin said to the
committee that he had certainly secured as
speakers for the occasion w. ]. Bryan.
George Fred Williams Of Massachusetts, and
Hon. Charles A. Towne Of Minnesota; also
probably ex-governor Altgeld Of Illinois
n ]. X. Jones Of Arkansas, chairman Of
the national democratic committee. There
will also be a number Of prominent speakers
OF the four states to be representation.
lucky, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.
The executive committee Of the league
will hold a session in Chicago during the
next ten days. At that meeting further
matters pertaining to the meeting will be
definitely settled. Judge Tarvin says he ex-
poets the convention to bring 400 delegates
to Louisville.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
ELECTRIC ROAD FOR NIOBRARA.
Proposed to Connect that City with
SteQm RAILWAYS.

NIOBRARA, Neb.. Jan. l5.-(Special.) y
Two years ago there was an attempt at or
g~anizing an electric railway company in Mo
brara, having for its purpose a system OF
lines to various points in the county and
centering at Niobrara. The scheme was to
procure the desired franchise over public
roads and bridges on the same principle as
a street railway. thus connecting all sur
rounding towns with railroads that
come into the county. Niobrara Is mani
testify at a disadvantage, in that it is too
costly TO handle produce for shipment here
and meet the competition with railroad
towns. With this in view, influential rail-
road men were approached this fall with a
proposition to build and equip a road to the
Missouri river and across to connect with
the Milwaukee. that this trouble might in
some way be avoided. L. B. Rowe has ap-
piled for a franchise and promises. II
granted, to work not later than
June !. 1899.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

SEATTLE. Wash. Jan. 15.-Representa-
lives of all the companies operating steamers
between Puget Sound and southwestern
Alaskan ports met In this city and agreed
on a uniform passenger and freight rate
The passenger rate to SkaGway and Dyea
was raised from $40 first class and 50 second
class to s25 aud SIS respectively. Freight
rates were fixed at 81, 50 and $40 per ton.
The rate on live stock was fixed per head
as follows: Horses. s22.50; dogs, s.; sheep.
$3.50. The rate on hay was made S15 per
tan. The rates are to go into effect at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Charge of Theft Di.missed.

DAKOTA CITY. Neb.. Jan. 15.-(Special.)
Harry Eby. who was arrested at Thurs
ton. Neb., January s and lodged in jail here,
charged with driving off a rig belonging to
John Matz. was released from custody yes
terday. All the evidence against him was
circumstantial which County Attorney War
ner thought was too f1imsy to ask his being
held to the district court on the charge If
theft and consequently he was dismissed
without a preliminary hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Horse Thief In ApDrehendcd.

FA1RBURY, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special. y
Several horses have been stolen in this vi
entity recently. Yesterday the sheriff re-
ceived a telegram stating that a man had
been arrested at Newton, Kan, in whose
possession there was found two horses,
stolen from Joseph Sarbuch and e. Scherer
OF this place; also one stolen from John
Butterbaugh OF Jansen. He also had q de-
livery wagon, which was missing here the
night the horses were taken, and a quantity
of pork, supposed to be part of the contents
Of a barrel taken from a cellar here. The
thief must have had accomplices, who will
probably be found when he is brought back.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Democrats Vote with republicans.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Jan. 15.-Chair-
man Ohley Of the democratic committee
said tonight that the house Of delegates
would vote tomorrow on the question OF un-
seating Via. the republican delegate from
Monroe county, and seating in his place
Logan. democrat. The democrats have a
majority. but Saturday an attempt to I'M
seat Via proved unsuccessful because two
democrats voted with the republicans. The
democratic leaders were confident tonight
that these two democrats would vote with
the majority today to unseat Via and also
to unseat Brohard. the republican member
from Taylor county. The republican lead
ers declare that II Via and Brohard are
unseated they will retaliate by unseating
democrats in the senate. There is fear to-
night that trouble Will arise out Of these
tactica.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

SCHUYLER. Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special.) y
The funeral Of E. l.. True, who died in Sar-
atosa, Wyo., Wednesday, having been taken
with the grip only the Saturday before,
which turned into acute pneumonia, occurred
here today, where he resided for many years
previous to going to Saratoga. The obse-
quies were conducted by Rev. Leard of the
Presbyterian church and Rev. Pattee Of the
Episcopal church at the Presbyterian church.
Phil Sheridan post, Grand Army Of the Re-
public, had charge Of the arrangements.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
WOOdmen's Installation,

NEHAWKA, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special) j.
The Modern Woodmen held a public In
stallation at the town hall and installed the
following officers: r. A.. Haines, V. c.; H
E. Warden, w. A; L. E. Stone. banker
and DR.. J. A. POLAND, clerk and physician
Hon. j. l.. Root OF Plattsmouth installed
the officers, after which he delivered a fine
address. Harry NJ. Boydston Of Nebraska
City was present and spoke for an houl
on the subject OF Woodcraft.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
TRAIL OF JAIL BREAKERS
Posses Follow THEM Over Into Polk County
by Nightfall.
OFFICER NELSON'S CONDITION IS CRITICAL
Columbus Authorities Are waiting
for the Blo~odhOunds to Help
Eject Capture-rublic
Indignant.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Jan. 15.-(special Tel
egram. )-This has been an exciting DAY. a.
l.. Towne has been expected here from Lin
coin with his bloodhounds since early THIS
morning, but had not put In an appearance
at s o'clock this evening. Sherihs posses
have been securing the country all day ana
only came in when darkness compelled them
to. The trail of the jail breakers was plainly
followed over into Polk county. where At
was lost. II the dogs arrive tonight the
chase will be taken UP again.
No trace OF Jerry Egan. the man who shot
Nelson. has been discovered today. Sherlf
Byrnes has offered q combined reward oi
$3.50 for the apprehension Of the men.
Officer Nelson is reported as not resting
80 easily tonight as he did through the day
His condition Is critical.
The story OF the shooting last night. In
which Nelson received probably his death
wound. as related by the officers. Is as fol-
lows:
Shortly after II o'clock Officer
Nelson heard several shots In the
vicinity Of the bad lands and
started to see what was the trouble. On
the way he met Byrnes and Brady. who &C.
companied him. When near the Grand Pa
cifc hotel they met a man coming from one
of the houses. whom they attempted to ar
rest. A struggle ensued. in which Nelson
was shot and Egan escaped, though a num-
Der OF shots were sent after him.. most OF
which lodged in the buildings nearby. Mel
son was taken home and doctors summoned
| The ball entered lust under the heart and
has not yet been located because Nelson IL
too low to admit OF probing. His chance
for recovery is very slim. Nelson was 9
special officer and was in the place Of Brock
who was also shot by thugs q couple o.
weeks ago. Egan has made good his escape
and no trace OF him can be found. The
general public is very indignant and 1
Egap is apprehended he will be roughl,
handled.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Bitter Feeling Toward Brat.

BRA1NARD, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special. j.
Recent letters received at this place from
Manila from members Of the First Nebraska
regiment complain bitterly of the treatment
given them by the colonel Of the regiment,
Stotsenburg. They censure Colonel Brat
for recommending Stotsenburg, wher off,
GERS and men alike wanted Lieutenant
Colonel Cotton appointed.
Were Bratt's name now to come before
the regiment for an Office 1t is doubtful II
he could be elected corporal by a vote OF
the men.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
CuHey's store Attached.

BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special.)- H.
Culley's stock Of general merchandise has
been attached by the Blair State bank to
protect Its interests Of about $1,000. Mr..
Culley made an assignment to his wife,
which was filed Friday, which caused the
action. Mr.. Culley has been making some
outside speculations. it is said, in patent
rights that caused him to become a little
close, so he could not meet his obligations
promptly.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Will Raise Church Debt.

BRADY, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Spec,al. )-Since
the arrival Of Rev. w. L. Austin as pastor
Of the Brady Methodist church, the mem
bers have taken a better view of things
and strenuous efforts are being put forth
to raise the old church debt Of about $3.50
and build a parsonage. The subscription list
grows daily and since the formation of a
Ladies' Aid society many energetic m
have been drawn into the work. There is
little doubt but that Brady will see the
parsonage commenced at an early date.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Could Not Live with His Secret

SAVANNAH, Ca. Jan. acknowledgements
tonight In the death on Saturday Of the
army paymaster's clerk. Herman z. Black.
whose real name Is believed to have been
heart disease, point to suicide, the result
ct the discovery Of some secret which led
the young man to hide his identity under
an assumed name. johnson. 1t is thought,
died from morphine poisoning and II is said
he was the victim Of some one who was
persecutiug him and extorting money from
him. Johnson's home Is believed to have
been Watham. Mass.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Strife is Unnbnted at Carson.

CARSON, New, Jan. 15.-Interest In the
senatorial contest is undated. A caucus
had been called for 2 o'clock today. but
not enough members assembled to organ
lie. The democrats, republicans and silver
men will caucus separately. Stewart claims
eight In the senate and seventeen in the
assembly. but 1t Is rumored that a Newlands
man will be chosen for speaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Given His Liberty.

DAKOTA CITY, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special.)
-Gerd Schrader. who on December / was
brought to this place from Emerson and
placed In Sheriff Borowsky's custody pend
ing an investigation Of his sanity. was given
his liberty again yesterday. his brother,
DERRICK, who resides in Blyburg, taking
him to his home.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

head winds and gales during the greater
part Of its passage. The storm was accom-
panied by heavy seas. hard squalls and very
cold weather. The spray which flew over the
ships side froze rapidly, e~ncasing the spars
TO get about the decks. Two seamen were
seriously injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Abandon the schooner Aloha,

SAVANNAH, Ca, Jan. 15.-The steamship
City OF Macon. from Boston. brought int,
port this evening Captain Kennerley and the
crew. nine men all told. Of the schooner
Aloha OF Bath. Me-. 2 abandoned Saturday
night twenty-five miles southeast OF George
town Light in a sinking condition. The
Aloha left Fernandina a week ago with a
cargo Of phosphate rock bound for New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 15.-The
United States dispatch boat %1roquois came
from the Mare Island navy yard today
and will sail for Honolulu tomorrow. 1t will
be stationed permanently at the Hawaiian
islands and will not return here unless with
dispatches or in case OF emergency. The
~Iroquois was formerly the tug Fearless. the
fastest vessel Of its class In this harbor.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
SANTIAGO CITIZENS ARE HAPPY
Receive Word thai the Province IL to
HIVE COmpIete

SANTIAGO, Jan. 15.-El Porvenie pub
fishes an extra today, giving a cable mes
sage from DR.. Joaquin Castillo, now in Wash
ington with General Wood in the interest
of the Santiago Board of Trade. DR.. Cas-
tillo says that complete autonomy will be
granted to tue province. The whole city
is talking tonight Of a demonstration to
celebrate the prospect.
A negro OF the Twenty-third Kan
sas regiment broke into a store oppo-
site the police headquarters and stole a dia-
mond ring. The police were called and the
man was shot, though not seriously in
jured. The local papers are making the
most OF this situation, claiming it is only
an indication Of the badness OF the negro
regiments. The sentiment of the Americans.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

"euuln& OF Salv0tiOnists
FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special. y
There was a hallelujah wedding at the Sal
walton Army hall last evening. Charles Lin
holm and Augusta Heinring were married
according to the Salvation ceremony by Brig
adler General Stilwell of Kansas City. A 10
cent admission fee was charged at the door
and the hall was filled. The groom is coach
man for L. p. Larson.
Hon. d. B. Carey, formerly Of Fremont
and fusion candidate for attorney general in
1894, has been appointed deputy attorney
general Of Colorado. He removed from Free
mont to ia Junta, Colo, in 1896.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

ers. He entertained about twenty-five at
n private exhibition in the parlors OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. p. Mccullough Friday night.
where he worked with persons Of maturer
years than those usually worked with upon
the stage, but was not successful with SO
large percentages.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
DOdaOn Ii bound Over.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Jan. 14~.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Oscar Dodson, who was arrested at
Filley on a charge Of shooting at his father
in-law. David Taylor, with intent to kill,
has been bound over for trial in the sum
Of 81, 900,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Wreck Train wrecked.

WOOSTER, o., Jan. ia wreck train
on the Wooster branch Of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad ran into a washout, derailing
the engine and six dump cars, The con-
ductor and brakeman were slightly injured,
The work OF recovering the train WAS de-
layed by high water. The damage Is not
great.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
A Remarkable Record.

sc. s55 cases OF G. II. Mumm's Extra Dry
imported in 1898; so, $40 more than any other
brand. This champagne is made Of choicest
grapes and first dressings.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Measles ut brady,

BRADY, Neb., Jan. 15.-(Special.)-The
measles, which swept through the village
and surrounding district to such an extern,
that schools generally were closed, has
abated greatly and now no serious cases
remain.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

La Grippe Is again epidemic. Every pre-
caution should be taken to avoid It. It's
specific cure is One Minute Cough Cure,
The best remedy for all ages: cures coughs
colds and all lung troubles. Pleasant to the
taste. No one Will be disappointed In US
ing Il,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
shoots His SOn-in-Law.

CHICAGO, Jan. l5.-Wnliam ]. Russell, a
today shot and killed his son-in-
law, James Deenen. Deenen, It is said. made
disparaging remarks concerning Russell's
family relations. Russell escaped after the
shooting and has not yet been captured.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-The American line
steamer ST. Louis, Captain Rand. which left
Southampton on January 7. arrived this
morning after a tempestuous voyage. The big
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Transport Sails for Cuba.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 1.-THE transport
Roumanian, which anchored at the mouth
OF Savannah river in a fog yesterday, went
to sea today with the Third Georgia regi-
ment Of volunteers. bound for Neuvitas.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

Horrible agony is caused by plies, burns
and skin diseases. These are Immediately
relieved and quickly cured by De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. Beware OF worthless
limitations.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

FAIRBURY. Neb.. Jan. 15.-(special.) -
The Cole & johnson Coon Town Comedy COM
pany. which gave a performance at the opera
house Friday evening, was yesterday at
tached by parties from Denver to secure a
debt OF $685.. There are twenty-one men,
bers in the company, all eolored people.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Present Senatorial Outlook.
DiphtheriR Stamped Ont,

BRADY. Neb.. Jan. 15.-(Special. THE
diphtheria reported north OF here near
Spannuth postofhce has been stamped out
and no cases are now reported.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
Insure Against Smaupox,

The accident policies Of the Pacific Mutual
Life pay indemnity for smallpox, varioloid
and eight other diseases. A. v. Todd. gen.
eral agent. $40 Bee building.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the celebrated
remedy for grippe, can be had for 25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is used by the
best people in the land. 1t cures at once
hoarseness and throat affections. Price 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-14
coNFIsCATE RAILROAD SCRIPT.

Washington, Sept 13.-T'he officials
of the Secret Service Bureau have con-
fscated Il number of pieces of Talla-
hassee Railroad scrip, issued several
years ago. A man whose name is not
known went to photographer here and
asked that a shade of red be put over
certain letters and figures Of the scrip.
AS the scrip has close resemblance to
81 silver notes, the printer concluded to
consult the Secret Service officials be-
fore proceeding with the work. He was
told that he had better not do the print
ing. An officer of the secret service
accompanied him to his place of busi-
ness, and there found the man who want
ed the work done. All the papers in
possession of the man were coniscated,
but no arrest was made. The man said
he intended to use the scrip in connec-
tion with an advertising scheme, but
had no intention of attempting to pass
them as currency.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-14
SAYS HE WON on A FLUKE.
Palmer Off for Home, Says He'll See
McGovern Again Later.

New York, Sept 13.-Thomas Palm
er, the English bantam weight pugilist
who was beaten by Terry" McGovern
yesterday, sailed for home on the. Ameri-
can Line steamer New York today
Palmer looked very spruce and showed
no marks of yesterday.
"McGoyern is the luckiest man in the
world" said Palmer. Il have fought
many more battles than he has and have
never lost one till yesterday. l did
not do myself justice, and honestly
cannot believe | am beaten. He beat
me on a fluke. | will meet McGovern
again for any amount he can raise
am going over now to fight Curley |
Shall certainly whip Curley, and then
| want to meet McGoyern. If McGov-
ern will not meet me again | shall re-
tire from the ring and engage in busi-
ness"