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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
DENvERITES CHEER SCHLEY
Several Thousand People at the
Depot When the Train
Pulls In.

DENVER, May 25.-Hundreds of Denver
people greeted Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley with cheers as he stepped from the
Burlington train at the Union depot this
morning. The admiral and his wife had
travelled from Omaha as the guests of ex-
Senator and Mrs. Henderson. The party,
after exchanging greetings with the recep-
tion committee, proceeded to the residence
of Mayor Johnson, where they had break
fast. During the forenoon, accompanied by
Governor Thomas, Mayor Johnson and other
prominent people, they were driven around
the city in 4 tallyho as guests of John NJ.
Kuykendall. After this sightseeing trip
the visitors were entertained at luncheon
at the Denver club by Joel F. Vale. From
4 to 6 p. m. a public reception was held
at the capitol in honor of the naval hero,
and during the same hours Mrs. Thomas,
wife OF the governor, entertained Mrs.
Schley in similar manner at her house.
Mayor Johnson has proclaimed alf-holi-
day and flags are flying from many build
ings in honor of the citys distinguished
guests
A multitude estimated as high as 20 900
persons greeted Admiral Schley at the pub
lie reception given at the state house be-
tween and o'clock this afternoon. For
an hour and half the admiral shook the
nan0S OF MS dumlTerS, dllnOugn former ex-
perence at Omaha and elsewhere had al
most crippled his right hand, As the time
for closing the reception came near it was
evident that not tthe OF the people in
waiting could reach the distinguished guest.
so the handshaking was discontinued and
Admiral Schley from the steps OF the cap
itol briefly addressed the crowd. thanking
them for the compliment OF their presence
and the hearty welcome he had received.
While the reception at the state house
was in progress Mrs, Charles S, Thomas
entertained Mrs Schley at a select recep-
| tion at her home.
The receiving party consisted OF Mrs
Thomas Mrs. schley, Mrs. Manderson OF
Omaha and Mrs, Henry NJ. Teller.
This evening Governor and Mrs. Thomas
gave a dinner in honor OF the distinguished
visitors. The guests included Senator and
Mrs. Teller ex-senator N. P. Hill, Mayor
f, and Mrs johnson, Judge and Mrs. Moses
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
BODIES RETURNED FOR BURIAL
Transport Sheridan Carries Remains
of SoIdiers--CoIoncI Stotsenbcrg
and One Other Nebraskan.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-The remains
of eighteen soldiers who died in the Philip
pines have been landed from the transport
Sheridan and will be sent for burial wher-
ever relatives or friends may desire. The
full list Is as follows
COLONEL STOTSENBERG of the First
Nebraska. He died of a gunshot wound.
His remains will be sent to New Albany,
Ind.
EDGAR ]. JOHNSON, Company D, Sec
ond Oregon, died July 2s of typhoid fever.
WILLIAM C. O'LEARY, Company l, First
Montana, died September of spinal menin-
gtis.
SERGEANT WILLIAM ]. EVANS, Com
rany c, First Nebraska, died July "a of
typhoid fever.
HARRY G. WATSON, Company c, Thir-
teenth Minnesota died August % of typhoid
fever.
RUFUS X. HOLBROOK, Company C, Sec
ond Oregon, died August 10 of typhoid fever.
WILLIAM FIELD, hcspita, corps, U. S.
A.. died September of typhus fever. His
remains will be sent to Centaur, Mo,
JOHN FLYNT, Company c, Thirteenth
Minnesota, died on board the transport Sher-
idan.
JOHN BLACK, Company B, First Ne
braska, died September OF typhus fever.
JOSEPH w. WHITMAN, Company NJ
First South Dakota. died August 26 Of con-
sumption.
WALTER BERDINE, Twenty-thrd infan-
try, U S. A., died July 81 of typhoid fever.
LESLIE B. PADEN. Company E, Thir-
teenth Minnesota, died of typhus fever Au-
gust g.
LEROY S. MINNICK, Company C, First
Wyoming, died August 10 of typhoid fever
EDWIN C. YOUNG, Company A, Second
Oregon, died August 1 of typhus fever.
THOMAS II. SARGENT, hospital corps
died August II.
DANIEL MICKBLS, Company H, First
California, died July 26 of paralysis.
GEORGE H. PERKINS, Company b
First California, died August OF pneu-
monia.
FRANCIS DECKALMAN, hospital corps
died August 29 from morphine poisoning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
YesscIs Mny CIcnr from unynnn.

WASHINGTON, May 25--Assistant Secre-
tary Meikleichn of the War department to-
day sent the following cablegram to Collec-
tor of Customs Bliss at Havana:
Oficers OF the customs in the island of
Cuba may authorize a clearance for foreign
ports or ports OF the United States of ves-
sells under the distinctive signal and coast
ing permit of Cuba In granting such clear
anees officers cf customs viii advise masters
or owners that the United States does not
assume any obligation for the protection
of the vessel and the clearance does not
exempt the vessel in foreign ports or ports
of the United States from penalties or for
FIXTURES Of any description which may be
incurred.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
HADLEY IS YALE'S NEW HEAD
Corporation Chooses Him to Fill Dwight's
Place as President.
OTHER CHANGES IN UNIVERSITY CHAIRS
Two Veteran Omccrs Resign After
Long and Honorable seryice-Ap-
pointec is an Alumnus and
Professor of University.

NEW HAVEN Conn, May 25.-The Yale
corporation held its regular meeting today
and elected Pref. Arthur Twining Hadley
NJ A., professor of Yale university, to sue
ceed Timothy Dwight, resigned. There was
almost a full membership of the corporation
present and it is understood the vote was
practically unanimous. AT the morning ses-
sion, before the balloting for president had
begun the designations Of Secretary Frank
lin b. Dexter and Treasurer William W..
Farnam were announced. Both had deter
mined long ago that when President Dwight
resigned they should also sever their con-
nection with the Vale university corporation.
This action was taken without regard to
the probable successor to President Dwight.
Prof. Dexter has been for thirty years
secretary of the corporation. He will still
continue his connection with Yale as as
sistant librarian of the university. Treas
urer Farnam has for eleven years served
the university as treasurer. The resigna
tions Of both men are sincerely regretted
by the corporation and by the alumni in
general. Prof. DeXters resignation will
take place at commencement and Treasurer
Farnam's at the close of the fiscal year, De-
cember l.
The resignation of Louis S. De Forest,
NJ. D., clinical professor of medicine, was
accepted, to take effect at commencement.
Prof. Charles e. Beechey was appointed
curator of the geological collections in sue
cession to the late Prof Othneil c. Marsh.
DR.. George L. zimmerman, Yale $780, was ap-
pointed registrar of the scientific school,
and George f. Eaton was appointed in
structor in comparative osteology in the
same school. NJ. Matsumoto, assistant in the
psychological laboratory, was reappointed.
and X. F. Geiser, now a student in the grad
uate school, was appointed an assistant in
history in the college.
1t was voted to proceed with the immedi-
ate erection of the final building for the
law school in front of the present building.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
SCOUTING PARTY IN SKIRMlSH
Americans Come Upon Enemy at
Santa Rita and Win with Aid
of Funston's Command.

MANILA, May 26.-11 30 a. ma scout
ing party of American troops encountered a
body OF insurgents at Santa Rita and the
Americans being reinforced by Brigadier
General Funston with the South Dakota
regiment, a warm fight ensued.
lieutenant and five men of the Ameri-
can forces were wounded and ten Of the
insurgents were killed and several captured.
General Hughes, who has been appointed
to relieve Colonel Smith as governor of the
Visayan district. will be succeeded as pro-
vost marshal by Brigadier General Willis
ton, who recently arrived here in command
of the troops OF the Sixth artillery.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
President Of Commission Expresses Pleasure
at His Reception.
RECOGNIZES SoUNDNESs or PLAN OFFERED
Freedom of Island, However, Still Consid-
cred the summum Bonum,
FIFTY REBELS KILLED At SAN FERNANDO
Enemy Attacks Kansas and Montana
Regiments and is Driven Back,
Leaving Many Dead and
Wounded.

MANILA, May $3.50 p. m.-The
Filipino commissioners left here by special
train today. They will be escorted to
their lines under a flag OF truce 1t is
expec ed they will return soon
President Gonzaga of the Philippine com
mission, previous to his departure, said:
I'VE greatly appreciate the courtesy shown
US. We have spent some time with your
commissioners, incidentally considering the
American constitution. Its principles i'm
press us profoundly.
THE plan of government offered the
Philippines seems in theory a good colonial
system. But why should a nation with
your constitution seek to make colony of
a distant people who have been so long fight
ing -gainst Spain to secure the same rights
your constitution gives? You fought the
same battle in America when you fought
against England
In the fighting at San Fernando yesterday
fifty Fiipinos were killed and many
wounded. The Americans had two men
killed and twelve wounded.
Fight Mt San Fernando.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-General Otis
has forwarded the following dispatch to the
War department:
MANILA, May 25.-Adjutant General
Washington: On 23rd inst Third infantry
returning to Baliuag from San Miguel, were
attacked morning, noon and evening by a
large force of enemy, suffering In casualties
two men killed and thirteen wounded; enemy
repulsed, leaving on the field sixteen killed
large number wounded and prisoners
Yesterday enemy appeared in vicinity Sar
Fernando attacked by Kansas and Montans
regiments, which suffered slight loss Enemy
driven through rice fields leaving fifty dead
thirty eight wounded and twenty eight
prisoners; fifty rifles and other property
captured; their retreat through swamp LAND
saved them from destruction; Lawton re-
turning, leaving with Macarthur on the
front regular troops to replace volunteers.
OTIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

MARYVILLE, Mo, May 25.-(Speelal -
Ebert Taylor proprietor Of feed barn in
Maryville, accidentally took carbolic acid
late last night and died in few minutes.
Taylor had been away from the barn, and
during his absence a bottle of carbnlic acid
was placed on a shelf in the harness room,
near where bottle of whisky stood When
he came in he went to the harness room
got the wrong bottle and took large swal-
low. He Immediately discovered his mis-
take and was taken to drug store a few
blocks away, but died on the floor within
seven minutes after he had taken the stuff.
He was 2 son Of Thomas Taylor street COM
missioner OF Maryyile and was 20 years old.
He carried 81 600 insurance. which goes to
his widow and two children.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

Arthur Twining Hadley was born in New
Haven, April 90, 1856, and is the only son
Of Prof. James B. Hadley of Yale college, a
famous Greek professor. Apart from a few
years spent abroad, he has always resided
in New Haven. His preparatory education
was acquired in the public schools and in
1872 he entered Yale. His course in the
university was a notable one and in 1883 he
received his degree with high honors. The
next three years were devoted to the study
of history and science part of the time at
the University Of Berlin. In 1879 Prof Had
ley accepted tutorship in Yale and held
that position for four years. when he be-
came university lecturer on railroad admin
istration. In 1856 he was made professor
OF political science in the graduate depart
ment.
1t was, however. from 1891 until 1893.
when Prof Sumner was compelled by failing
health to take an extended vacation, that
Prof. Hadley's work was notable as he was
appointed to take the work of the professor in
the academy department during the latter's
absence. Prof. Hadley is very popular with
the students and in the class room and his
course of lectures is among the most popu
lar in the university. OF late years he has
taken much interest in developing debaters
in Yale university for oratorical contests
with Harvard and Princeton and has
coached the debaters a great deal.
Prof Hadley's ability in his special line
has long been recognized in this country
and Europe, and he has lectured at Harvard,
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
and in other parts of the United States, as
well as before the British Association for
the Advancement of Science, whose guest
he was in 1890. Prof. Hadeys published
writings are numerous and include a great
number of magazine articles contributed to
different publications. His principal work Is
the volume entitled Railway Transporta-
tion, It's History and Its Laws which has
been translated into French. The only pub
lie office he ever held was that Of commits
sioner of labor of Connecticut, from 1885 to
1887.
Prof. Hadley received the degree of NJ. A..
from Yale in 1886. He was married in New
Haven. June 30, 1891 to Miss Helen Harri-
son Morris, daughter of Luzon B. Morris,
formerly governor of Connecticut.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-The steam
ship Gaelic sailed today for the orient via
Honolulu with large number of passen-
gers and heavy cargo
The Gaelic took little mail for the Amer
lean forces in the Philippines, as the trans
port Grant, which is scheduled to sail for
Manila next Monday, will carry the mail
for the soldiers and sailors now in the far
east
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

Copyright, 1899, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, May 25.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram Jean De
ResHke has been invested by the queen with
the loyal Victorian order Of the fourth class,
an order of which Sir Arthur Sullivan is the
only musical member. NJ Edouard de
Res2ke received a gold goblet, Mesdames
Eordica and Heink personal jewels, Edward
Lloyd, a silver inkstand and writing set
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

KANSAS CITY May 25.-Willam r.
Hackney, architect to the Kansas City
Board Of Education and one OF the city +
foremost men of his profession, committed
suicide in his Office this evening, blowing
out his brains He left note to the news
papers, stating that he was hopeessly in
debt, that his income was not sufficient to
maintain his family as it should be kept
and that he had decided to quit business. ."
He leaves a widow and one daughter. Mr..
Hackney came here in 1887 from Des Moines
where he was married and where he was
enc OF the architects OF the Iowa state capt
toll
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

WASHINGTON, May 25,-General Guy v.
Henry, who has just been superseded as gov
ernor general of Porto Rico by General
Davis, called on the president today to pay
his respects. General Henry talks enthusl-
astically OF the island. He believes it has
a prosperous future and that the people will
eventually make good citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
ALL is QUIET IN SANTIAGO
General Wood Finds, on Tour of In
spection, No Brigandage or
Appeals for Aid.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The War depart
ment tonight received the following message
from General Leonard Wood, in command
of the province of Santiago
SANTIAGO, May 25.-To the Secretary OF
War: Just returned from inspection of
principal interior towns on north coast, this
department. People at work, no hunger,
no application for personal assistance dur
ing the trip, people absolutely quiet, no
Cuban troops under arms anywhere in the
province and no brigandage. WOOD.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
Reception TO Returned sailors.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 25.-About 200
sailors under command of Lieutenant George
w. Logan, who enlisted the men at this port
for service on the cruiser Buffalo, which
has just returned from Manila, arrived
here today on the Lehgh Valley railroad
from New York. After breakfast they We're
escorted by the Seventh United States in
fantry and members of the Exempt Fire
mems association to the city hall, where
they were formally welcomed home by
Mayor Conrad Diehl. The sailors were then
mustered out.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

ST. PAUL, May 25.-The Thirteenth Min
nesota volunteer regiment has returned to
Manila with honor. Captain Masterman OF
Company x, Saltwater, in command
Governor Lind received a cabegram from
Captain Masterman saying Regiment ar
rived safely. No addition casualties. Elk,
cellent record"
In reply Governor Lind cabled "Your
state is proud of regiments record. We re-
joice over its safe return to Manila. Con-
gratulations"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
Countess Of strnHord Ill

Copyright, 1899, by Press Publishing Co
LONDON, May 25.-(New York World
Cahfegram-Special Telcgram,) )-The Count
ess of Strafford has been seriously i'll since
the earls tragic death. Her friends have
been very anxious about her, rs she is in a
delicate state o. health. I he late earl s
executors are TO administer the estate for
the interval required by law-three- quarters
of year-to pass reiure 1t is determinable
whe.her the countess has Ii male heir
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
InuaIl. saiI, for Cuh,

NEW YORK, May 25.-The United States
transport ingalls, sailed today for Nuevitas
Cuba. 1t has been fitted out as a dispatch
beat for Governor GeneraF Brooke and is 10
report to him at Havana after calling
Nuevtas. Before its purchase by the gov
ernment the ingalls, was the yacht Clear
water.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

Hallet and other prominent residents OF
Denver.
The admiral and party will leave for Col
orado Springs tomorrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26

notice the splendid conduct OF Major Wilder
$. Metcalf who has been my right hand dur
ing the trying operations Of the last ten
days"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
New York senate Passes Tax MI.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 25-The franchise
tax bin passed the senate today by vote
of 80 to 49, Three democratic senators voted
with the solid republican majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-26
CONDITION OF The WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska
Showers and Thunderstorms; South to
West Winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-16
MANY soRRowING FRIENDS.

Attending the Funeral Of the Late nenj
+. Bachmann. Yesterday.
The funeral services over the re-
mains Of the late Benjamin F. Bach
mann took place at o'clock yester-
day afternoon. from the family resid1
ence. No. 1905 Chapline street. ans
were very largely attended. Among
those present were the city and county
officials and members OF Council, who
marched up from the public building.
and very many prominent citizens.
The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful. and well attested the deep
esteem In which the deceased was held.
The services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. ]. l. Sooy, pastor OF the Fourth
street NJ Z. church. and were very
impressive. At the conclusion of the
services the remains were removed TO
Greenwood for interment. The pail
bearers were Philip Bachmann, Jacob
Wendell. Conrad Bachmann, Conrad
Schneider, John Brewster and William
Kraft. Welcome Lodge No. 6, A. o.
U. W., of which deceased was a men,
Der, had general charge of the obse-
quies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-16
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. Edward Schreiner Expired Suddenly,
Yesterday Morning.

Mrs. Edward Schreiner Expired Suddenly,
Yesterday Morning.
Yesterday morning about half-past
ten O'Clock Mrs. Edward Schreiner, of
Seventh and Market streets, expired
very suddenly at Hicks & Hoge's
wholesale dry goods store, Main and
Fourteenth streets.
Mrs. Schreiner, her sister-in-law and
three children were en- route to Wheel
ing Park to spend the day at the gro
GERS annual outing. The party board
ed the car at Twelfth street, but when
Fourteenth was reached Mrs. Schreiner
became i'll, and the party alighted, Mrs.
Schreiner being taken into the store
named, where a call was sent for DR..
Hoge. Before the physician arrived
death ensued, due, in all probability,
to heart disease. The remains, ac-
companied by Mr.. Schreiner, who had
been notified, were removed to the fam
lily residence in the city ambulance
Deceased was about thirty-five years
of age. and is survived by her husband
and three children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-16
THE RETAIL GROCERS

Put in Day of Enjoyment at Wheeling
Park. Yesterday.
Yesterday the annual outing of the
retail grocers was fittingly observed,
and there was a very large attendance
at Wheeling Park during the after
of the city were closed at noon, and
soon after that hour the exodus to the
park began and continued until after
eight O'Clock last night.
There an elaborate programme of
amusements had been provided, with
no end of refreshments, and there was
a very large" time, which was not
over until nearly midnight last night
The amusements included various BIZ
cycle races, under the management of
Jason c. Stamp, prize bowling, cake
walk, dancing, etc.
The bicycle races were witnessed by
a very large crowd. All the records
made in the three events were very
creditable. Blazers half mile setting
track record with triplett pace, was
very fast.
The programme:
One-half mile race for boys under
fourteen years, had two starters, Pick
EFT and Wagner. Wagner took the lead
at the start and retained it until about
200 feet from the tape, when Pickett
passed him and won by a wheel length;
time. 1:2S is.
The second race was for grocery
clerks only, and was won by Klein.
with Humes, Altmeyer and Edge in the
order named; time, 2:53 Is.
The third event was a two-mile ham
dicap and was won by Percy Harris,
from the 25-yard mark. with Balzer,
Modar, Lubic and Messenger Boy
Wonder" Ikey following; time, $50.
Joe Balzer rode half-mile. triplet
paced, in l minute fiat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-16
TIE GAS STRIKE.

Fifteen Men Out of Twenty-Seven Have
Joined in the Strike No shortage of
Gas.
Yesterday morning saw the gas
works still making gas, but with a re-
duced force. but fifteen of the twenty
seven old men responded for work at
the usual hours. Two or three new
men went to work. and Superintendent
Thompson was enabled to run six
benches of six retorts each during the
day and last night, and said to a Reg
lister reporter he would have seven
benches on this morning, which would
make enough gas for the present needs
Of the city. He added that there was
no danger of shortage, and there need
be no public uneasiness upon the sub
ject.
During yesterday afternoon the
Board of Gas Trustees met and dis
cussed the situation in a general way,
but nothing of decisive nature was
done, that being left to Council.
Council has been called to meet in
special session this evening, and the
annual appropriation ordinance will
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-16
PECULIAR ILLNESS
Attacked the Girls In the Central Tele-
phone Office. Yesterday Morning.

Attacked the Girls In the Central Tele-
phone Office. Yesterday Morning.
Yesterday morning about half-past
one o'clock efforts to call up the Central
telephone Office failed. and the police
made an investigation which resulted
in the discovery that the two young
ladies on duty were suffering from
electric charges, received in some man
ner from the apparatus. At intervals
they would cry out twitch violently,
and be unable to talk coherently. while
at other times they were all right They
were removed to the City Hall, where
a physician was called, and later to the
City Hospital, where, after proper
treatment, they were pronounced all
right at noon yesterday.