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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

Naval Question II Presented to the
Chamber of Deputies.

PARIS, Jan. 19.-In the Chamber of Depu-
ties today NJ. Paschal Grousset, radical So
cialist, introduced the question Of submarine
boats with which vessels he said successful
experiments had been conducted at Toulon
The deputy pointed out the importance Of
this matter, which he alleged would produce
revolution in naval tactics. He further
declared that syndicate of iron manufact-
urers had for twelve years past resisted
the construction of submarine boats and
had tried to prevent the success of expert
ments in those vessels. Therefore he moved
the appointment Of committee to look into
the matter. The minister of marine, M.
Lockroy, opposed NJ. Grousset's motion on
the ground that a committee OF the Cham
ber OF Deputies would be incompetent to deal
with the question, which, he added, was in
charge of specialists.
The trial of the Gustave Zede, he said,
had shown that 1t possessed the required
capabilities, not only for firing torpedoes
under water, but for navigability under
water. France, the marine minister said,
was the only power in possession OF prac-
ticsl submarine boat
The chamber rejected the motion for
urgency by vote of 357 to 121.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
DEATH RECORD.
Mrs. Aaron HOel.

On Tuesday evening Catherine NJ. Hoel
wife Of Aaron P. Hoel an old settler in the
city, died at the family residence. Mrs.
Hoel had been resident Of Omaha since
the spring OF 1856, when with her hus-
band she came here from New Jersey. The
deceased leaves seven children living; Mrs.
c. NJ Campbell Of this city; Mrs j. p Nye
OF Essex. Ia. Mrs. E. o. Smiley Of Chilli
cothe, Mo-: Mrs. ]. w. Watt Of Mercur,
Utah; Charles r. Hoel Of Mercur,
Utah; Frank ]. Hoel and Herbert G.. Hoel
who are with the McCord- Brady Co., and
Ernest H. Hoel, with w. V. Morse & Co., Of
this city.
Mrs. Hoel was born in New Jersey jan
uary 80, 1881, and in October. 1853, she mar
ried Aaron P. Hoel. The young couple
came west in 1885, locating in Omaha, where
they have since resided. The trip was
made by boat down the Ohio and up the
Missouri rivers. Mrs. Hoel was we'll and
favorably known among the old residents
Of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

Record of temperature and precipitati ton
at Omaha for this day and since March
l. iSgS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
POWER FOR KELLEY MOTOR
Investigation in His Laboratory Shows
Indications of Fraud.
TUBING LAID IN WALLS AND UNDER FLOOR
Run from Private Room to One In
Which Exhibitions of His Motor
Were Given-Scicntists COn-
duct Investigation.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1s.-The Press to-
day publishes an article covering, with
illustrations, over a page in space. giving
the details of an investigation made by that
paper of the dsmantled workshop OF the
late John w. keeley. which investigation,
the Press contends, clearly proves the mys-
terious Kelley motor TO have been delu-
sion ana deception and that Its alleged mys-
terious forces were the result of trlckery
In the investigation, which has been 60
ing on for over week, the flooring of the
workshop was taken up and a brick porti-
tion wall was removed The Press was as
sisted in the work by Prof. Carl Herring.
consulting engineer of experience: Prof.
Arthur W. Goodspeed, assistant professor OF
physics of the University OF Pennsylvania;
Prof. Wilmer, professor OF experimental
psychology at the University of Pennsyl
vxania, and Dr.. NJ. G. Miller. who bas nai
special training In exploration and research
in the way of mound digging and accord
ingly superintended all the digging opera
tions. Clarence b. Moore. son OF Mrs
Bloomfield Moore, was an interested specta-
tor.
The statements in the article, which are
substantiated by signed statements Of the
above named scientists, are to the erect
that tubing was found concealed ia the
brckwork and under the aoor of the labora-
tory. This, it is asserted. laid bare the pos
sibilities of deception, as the tubing is Of
the kind calculated to sand high pressure
and could have been usei in connection with
the great steel sphere found las; week in
the laboratory witch the experts intimate
was used as a reservoir for compressed air
or compressed gases and the tubing could
thus form an agency .or ;he forces that
moved the motor in the exhibition rCom.
The contention of Mr. Kelley and his friends
for many years has been tha; no tubing O..
any kind was needed tU work this machine.
The views of Mr.. Herring and Mr.. Good
speed are that the presence of the tubing
and sphere indicates the use of normal
forces and possible deception OH lie part of
Kelley. In this view Prof Moore concurs
and Prof. Wilmer feels tnat the possibility
OF trickery confirms the diagnosis thai most
psychologists make as to the delusiye
character of the Keeley ,nvstery
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
SHUT DOWN ON TOURNAMENTS
State Firsme1's Association Decides tc
Abandon These Shows.
NEITHER PROFITABLE NOR BENEFICIAL
After Selecting Norfolk as the Place
for the Next Meeting and
Electing Omcers the ses-
sion AdJOurns.

BEATRICE, Neb Jan. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram )-There will be no tournament under
the auspices of the State Firemens associa-
ton this year, IL another one Is ever held
Members of the association are not favor
ably impressed with these exhibitions, either
a source OF revenue or means Of i'm
proving the efficiency of volunteer depart
ments.
When the question came up in today's ses-
sion OF the associations annual meeting of
. place for the tournament this year the
matter was indefinitely postponed after
some discussion Later in the day the as
ISOLATION adjourned sine die, after selecting
Norfolk as the place for its next annual
meeting
The delegates to the association meeting
put in a bnsy time today. Routine business
claimed their attention during most OF the
forenoon.
w. D. Fisher of York read paper on the
subject, Are Tournaments Benefit to
Our Association He took the negative
side of the question and evidently a major
ity Of the delegates are with him, for when
the question of selecting the place OF hold
ing the next tournament came up action
was indefinitely postponed.
Delegate Hartford OF Norfolk wanted to
know what had become OF the law enacted
few years ago by the legislature provid-
ing for the granting by municipalities OF
benefits to fremen injured while in the per-
formance of their duties. From what fol-
lowed 1t appeared that Beatrice is about the
only city which has enacted an ordinance in
conformity with the law, the benefits nccru-
dng from the Beatrice ordinance being from
So to $40 per week.
Norfolk was selected as the place for
holding the next convention.
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, J. L. Schiek, Beatrice;
first vice president, A. C. Hull. Fremont;
second vice president, H. f. Mclaughlin,
Kearney; secretary, r. T. Hite. Grand
Island; treasurer, ]. V. Hyder, York
President Schiek announced the following
committees: Board of control, G. 5. Fowler
OF North Bend, j. s. Walker Of Beatrice, w.
ID. Fisher Of York John Townsend of David
City, Leo Hart of North Platte, w. f. Pick
ering Of Kearney and Bert Galley OF Column
bus auditing committee. e. Killian OF Wa
hoo, w. e. Shupp of Galloway and j. }.
Clemmons of Norfolk committee on con-
stttution and bylaws, j. G. Cleland OF Ere
mont, Robert Lewis of Humphrey. Captain
Bacon OF Wymore, r. Il. Kelsoe OF Grand
Island and II. ]. Ref of Syracuse.
The meeting closed with banquet to-
night where 800 covers were laid.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Installation ut Pawnee.

PAWNEE, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Special.) APP
propriate installation ceremonies were held
at the Woman's Relief Corps hall in this
city Saturday afternoon conducted by Mrs.
Captain Fuller and having the hearty CO.
operation of her assistants made very i'm
pressive service The officers Installed
were President, Mrs. f. Sawyer; senior
vice. Mrs. Fisher; Junior vi;e, Mrs. Dean;
secretary; Mrs. Condor; treasurer, Mrs. Pot
ter; chaplain, Mrs. Hare; conductor, Mrs.
Hartwell; assistant conductor, Mrs. Smith
guard, Mrs bort; assistant guard, Mrs.
Davis; first flag bearer, Mrs. Carey; second
flag bearer Mrs Wines; third flag bearer,
Mrs. Wishart; fourth flag bearer, Mrs.
Bettys
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

Report Families ProciniminH n Holy
Mnr In lslnnd of XChm.

MADRID, Jan. 19.-The war office has
received a dispatch from General Rios. in
command Of the Spanish troops in the Phil
ippines, concerning which the officials main
tain the greatest reserve. The dispatch Of
General Rios also announces the departure
OF Spanish troops homewsrd and says the
situation at Manila is unchanged. Still, ac-
cordng to his advices, the nsurrection in
the island Of Mindanao against the Ameri-
cans is growing rapidly. Numerous Moham-
medans are there and fanatics are securing
the country preaching holy war. 1t is fur
thcr asserted that the island of Zebu is in
full revolt.
Premier Sagasta announces that the
queen regent will sign a decree convoking
the Cortes on the following day after the
receipt of the news Of the ratification OF the
treaty of peace by the United States senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

FREMONT. Neb., Jan. 19.-(Special)-
There was a small sized row at Peter Dahls
auction in Swaburgh. Peter Peterson got
pretty well pounded up by Charles Erickson.
One eye was closed. There was big cut
on his right cheek and bunch the size of a
base ball on his left jaw. Peterson filed
complaint against Erickson and Andrew
Linn jr., VINO was mixed UP in the fracas,
and they had hearing before Justice Of the
Peace A. X. Dame this afternoon. Linn was
discharged. and owing to a recent decision
of the supreme court, holding that a justice
OF the peace acts as an examining magls-
trate only, Erickson was bound over to the
district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Special)--
The annual meeting OF the First Congrega-
tional church was held at the church parlors
last evening. The different officers sub
mitted ther reports, which showed the af
fairs of the church to be in a prosperous
condition. One interesting feature of the
meeting was the raising Of $400 to pay off
the indebtedness of the church. The pledges
for the year 1899 were much larger than
those Of last year. The following were
chosen: Trustees, w. S. Brown; clerk, A.
X. Dame; treasurer, J. H. Williams; deacon,
II. X. Goff; deaconesses, Miss C. Bunnell
and Mrs. w. II. Munger.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
FINGERS Caught in Machinery.

DAVID CITY, Neb.. Jan. 19.--(SpeciaL)-
w. E. Richards, superintendent Of the Ed
ward p. Allis Manufacturing company of
Milwaukee, who is in charge of putting in
the machinery Of the Imperial mill Of the
Steiner Medinger company, while examining
one OF the rolls was caught by the right
hand and before the machinery could be
stopped three fingers were torn to shreds to
the knuckle joint and the index finger
crushed to the second joint. Doctors ampu-
tated the injured parts.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

HUMBOLDT Neb.. Jan. l9.-(Special)-
David Speiser. sr., one of the most prom
inent OF Humboldts citizens, died at his
home on Wednesday afternoon OF catarrhal
pneumonia after a severe illness OF less than
a week Mr.. Speiser was a native of Ger
many and came to this country in 1857 He
was one of Richardson county's earliest set
tiers and the first voting precinct OF the
county was named Speiser in his honor. He
was married in 1854 to Mrs. Elizabeth Uhri,
who, with four grown children, survives
him.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
COlum bus Ashes In Seville.

SEVILLE, Jan. 19.-The Spanish auxiliary
cruiser Giralda, formerly Mr.. McCalmont's s
yacht arrived here this morning with the
reputed ashes of Columbus on board, which
had been transferred from the cruiser Conde
de Vanadito, on which they were brought
from Havana. The municipal authorities
took charge OF the coffin on board. The
Giralda fired salute, to which the land
batteries replied, and the procession was
then formed and the coffin transferred to
the celebrated cathedral of Seville, which
contains the tomb where the remains OF
Columbus were first deposited.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Opinion in County Seat Case.

LINCOLN, Jan. 19.-(Speclal.) I'm the
Box Butte county seat case the supreme
court today handed down an opinion, decid-
ing against Hemingford and in favor Of
Alliance. The syllabus Is as follows:
"An action of mandamus may be main
taned to require board Of county commits
sioners to order a special election for tue
purpose of voting upon the removal of a
county seat, If n proper petition for such
election has been presented and the refusal
of the prayer of the petition is the exercise
OF an arbitrary or capricous authority"
The case came up on an attempt to have
the special election declared illegal
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Jan. 19,-Ths
Roman Catholic clergy and the teaching
orders are comforting with Archbishop Chap.
pelle. apostolic delegate to the West Indies,
concerning the title to certain property
claimed by the military and insular authori-
tics. They assert that under article of tho
peace treaty between the United states and
Spain church and school property is pro-
tected. Recently one of the Roman Catholic
teaching orders was elected from a building
in San Juan.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES SHOW.
Court of Cessation Judges ResiGna.
tiOn Due to pIuuc

PARIS, Jan. 19.--The senate today in
dulged in another somewhat noisy debate on
the subject Of the alleged partality and
slowness OF the court of cessation.
The minister of justice. NJ. Lebret, de-
Tended the court. and urged the necessity of
maintaining a separation between legisla-
tive and judicial powers. He also said he
believed that NJ. Quesnay de Beaurepaire S
resignation of the presidency of the civil
section Of the court of cessation was due
to pique, because he thought that insufficient
Difference had been shown him. A resou-
tion approving the views of the minister OF
justice was adopted by vote of 212 to 2S.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

WYMORE. Neb,, Jan, -(special)-A
large number Of conductors left here this
morning for Chester. where they 60 to at
tend the funeral OF Tom Harris, one of the
oldest conductors in the United States.
Harris has for a number of years run q
passenger train between Chester and Fair
mont. but WAS known all over the Buring-
ton system. Prior to coming west Mr.. Har-
ris was for many years a conductor on an
eastern trunk line.
His funeral will occur at Chester today.
which place has been his home for many
years
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

DAVID, Okl., Jan. 19.-Colonel A. j.
Blackwell is dead at his home here. He had
been identified with many of the large land
and railroad deals affecting Oklahoma and
had led very eventful life. He married a
rich Cherokee girl and he and his wife once
saved the town of David from an Indian
massacre. He was figure in the Joplin,
Mo- mines in early Gays and was seven
years ago sent to the Detroit penitentiary
for ten years for counterfeiting. His trial
was most sensational.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Prompt Settlement,

We have this day received 81 900 from
the Home Fire Insurance company Of this
city, said company having adjusted and paid
our loss. which occurred three days ago, to
our entire satisfaction.
We take pleasure In testifying to the
prompt business methods of a worthy home
company. Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co.
BY Charles X. Sherman, president
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
roLK COUNTY rs FREE FROM DEBT.
Estimate for This Years Expenses
Much Less Than Usual.

OSCEOLA, Neb., Jan. Especial THE
estimate for the running expenses Of this
county is about $4,000 less for this year
than for any year before for long time.
For many years the county has been obliged
TO raise a large sum each year for paying
railroad bonds and interest, but now all the
bonds have been paid. Polk county is out of
debt and the county commissioners estimate
that s25,50O will be the amount necessary
for the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

afterncon and they will bc buried In the
came grave in Ridge cemetery Neither LETT
any relatives so far as known. and OF large
property they once possessed scarcely
enough remains TO give them burial. all
their holdings being heavily morgagcd.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
GEAR ORDERS MORE WAR VESSELS.
Contract Made for New Cruiser at
StcttIn-TOrpcdOes nnildinG.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. l9.-The Russian
government has ordered a new cruiser of
$3.50 tons to be constructed at the Vulcan
ship building yards, Stettin, Prussia, 1t has
also been decided to build in Russian yards
three battleships of about 1880 tons each
and two cruisers of 5000 and 5000 tons
respectively.
number of torpedo boats are now in
course OF construction.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Mrs. Ma REie Perkins.

DAVID CITY, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Special)- -
Mrs Maggie Perkins, wife Of B. o. Per-
kins, president OF the City National bank,
died this afternoon from the effects Of a
sudden attack Of grip. Deceased was 6s
years of age and has resided in Butler
county for the last thirty years. Four chill
dren survive her, all living in the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
TIE NEW LIFE.

The public has long felt that the art OF
curing sexual decay, impotency or lost man
hood was one OF the most uncertain OF
sciences. No two physicians could agree as
to the treatment, and the public justly be-
came disgusted with physicians in general.
The most natural result was that weak
men, seeing no chance of obtaining relief
from the regular practitioners, fled for help
To tho lar of
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Commercial Mission from China.

LONDON, Jan. 2O.-The Shanghai corre-
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: The
Chinese government will send commercial
mission to Europe and America, starting
next March and returning in November. II
it reports favorably commercial agencies
will be established in important cities next
year. Directors Of the Imperial Bank Of
China will accompany the mission to select
locations for branches Of the bank abroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Ren Whitcsides.

Ben Whitesides, who resided at ZIG North
Nineteenth street, died this morning at his
residence after protracted illness. Mr..
Whitesde was 63 years old and for many
years past made Omaha his home He was
a veteran Of the rebellion, having
served as captain of New York regiment
during the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
New Party Worries Sultan.

LONDON. Jan. 20,-The Constantinople
of the Times says; The sui
tan is disturbed at the growth OF the young
Turkey party, which is daily winning re-
cruits from the best Turkish families. He
Is specially interested because he has been
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Wedding Anniversary.

PAWNEE, Neb.. Jan. 19.-(Special)-Mr
and Mrs. S. z. McClaughrey celebrated their
thirty ninth wedding anniversary Tuesday.
January II, 1899, by a surprise party from
sixty of their neighbors.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
ELECTRICITY MUST HAVE POLES.
Lighting Company Mt wymOre Quits
nOrrOMinu in This Line.

WYMORE, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Special.) 1.-THE
Nebraska Electric Light company is putting
in new poles for its wires, many OF which
have been strung on the poles Of the Ne
braska Telephone company.
The telephone company is now putting In
new poles for its local exchange, and as
the old poles are being taken down the cleo
trio light people have had to get their
wires on poles of their own.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
For an Eight-Hour Day.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 19-This after
Moons session Of the Bricklayers' and Ma
sons International union was largely taken
up with discussion OF the eight hour day.
The delegates expressed the opinion that
the eight hour day could be enforced with
little difficulty.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
shuts Out Alien Miners,

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 19.-The act to
prohibit aliens from owning placer mines in
British Columbia has finally passed the
provincial legislature and received the formal
assent of the lieutenant governor. The act
goes into effect at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
viii BE Buried Together.

FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Special y
Mrs. William Keffel died this morning Of
the grip, aged 6S. Her husband died Of the
same disease Monday. Funeral services will
be held over the remains of both Thursday
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Thomas Chandler.

WILDER. Neb, Jan. 19.-(Special)-
Thomas Chandler died at the home OF his
daughter here yesterday afternoon in his
SOth year During the war Of the rebellion
he was first lieutenant of Company H.
Twenty eighth Wisconsin infantry. The re-
mains were taken to Wisconsin for burial.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

Central City Couple Is Remembered
by Many of Its Friends.

by Many of Its Friends.
CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Spe-
cial MIR. and Mrs. William Foster cele-
brated their golden wedding here yester-
day About 100 relatives and friends were
in attendance and the presents were many
and valuable.
The stock feeding in this vicinity Is look
dng fine and will soon be in shape for mar
ket. 1t will take about 500 cars to clean
TIP the stock feeding in this vicinity this
spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Wolves Attack q MONASTERY.

LONDON, Jan. ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Bucharest, Roumania, saws
that a pack of wolves, embodened by
hunger, recently attacked monastery at
Lopevan, in the Moldasian mountains, und
killed friar. .ssas
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

from Manila. A number OF kilograms have
been sent and no reply received. n citizens
Of York can ascertain day and date Of ar
rival the boys will be given a hearty re-
ceptlon.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
conuot Le.ru Th.,r Name.,

YORK, Neb., Jan. 19.--(Special. Parents
and relations Of members Of Company F,
First Nebraska regiment. cannot get the
names Of the twelve members Of Company
A who have just arrived at San Francisco