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New-York tribune., 1899-04-12

A biography of Admiral Sir w. r. Mends, just
published contains a letter in which Mends
gives what he calls the correct version of the
brilliant though disastrous light cavalry charge
at Balaklava" He writes:
Poor Captain Nolan was cavalry officer
the staff of the QuartermasterG General; he was
a little wild in his notions AT times. In common
with many cavalry officers. he was greatly an
noyed by the reflections and animadversions
the corps Of his heart and in conversation a day
or two preceding the battle he said to friend,
do you know how to get G. b. easily?" NO
was the reply. well I'll tell you charge with
the cavalry contrary to Lord Lucan's orders
So that on the eventful day, after the charge OF
the heavy cavalry had been effected 80 brilliant
y he was sent with message TO order the ad-
vance OF the light cavalry, not the charge, a
the enemy were three-quarters OF q mile distant;
he rode up TO my Lord Cardigan, who command
ed and said, II am desired to tell you to charge
my Lord" Poor Nolan greatly excited in
fact. almost mad at the moment. Lord Cardi-
gan replied. Charge what?" he being cool and
collected. upon which Nolan rejoined. pointing
with his sword I'm the direction OF the enemy
There are the enemy sir will show you tho
way" dashing off himself upon which Lord
Cardigan's blood rose. and he gave the order 10
advance at a gallop right into the field-through
artillery cavalry. everythng-to recapture the
guns taken by the enemy. Lord Cardigan's
horse being the best on the field he soon UP
with Nolan, 10 his honor be II said. and rode be-
side him into the thick OF it. Poor Nolan was
soon mortally wounded In the stomach: his horse
turned right round with him. and galloped with
his dying rider TO the rear: he. poor fellow, had
los, the rens his sword had fallen from his
hands his arms were extended upward and his
wild shrieks. uttered in evident madness rent
the air, even piercing the din OF guns and mus
kerry. Lord Cardigan rode forward. followed
New-York tribune., 1899-04-12
The Howard Hotel.

Norfolk Street, Embankment London. This newly
erected Hotel is repete with modern comfort over
Embankment River Elegant and spacious pub
lie Electric light throughout American system
elevators Fixed tarn
New-York tribune., 1899-04-12

queen T1Otel, Fine Marine view Facing
Isle Of Wight Lovely old gardens. Tennis. etc. Ad-
Joins Royal Yacht Club. Frequent boats TO Cowes Ryde
and Southampton. ROYAL PIER HOTEL under same
direction. Opposite Queens resdence-osborne
New-York tribune., 1899-04-12
Norfolk Hotel. Brighton, Enqland.

Elite Family Hotel overiooks sea-wau promenade and
lawns Fine public rooms Perfect sanitation. Shaded
electric lights, IAft Delicate cuisine. Choice wines
Jules A. Creighton. Mgr.
New-York tribune., 1899-04-12
European Trains de Luxe
FROM LONDON.

Nord Express-Berlin & st. Petersburg
Engadine Express-Colre, Zurich, Lucerne'
Carlsbad Express-Eger. Bayreuth & Carls-
baf. Peninsular Express-Brindis for Egypt
-Medterranean Express-Nice. Monte Carlo
etc.-Trleste Express Vienna, Trieste q Egypt.
-Constanza Express-Constanza CONSTANT
nople.-Rome Express-Genoa, Rome d. Napies'
INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR CO.,
"A cockspur St.. London.-s Place de rooera Paris
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Hotels in the British Isles.

Hotels in the British Isles.
LoNDoN '''''''''' MIDLAND GRAND HOTEL.
Li'EHr'oA ADELPHI HOTEL.
LEEDS Observation-Disclosures .crrrx,s rrorEr
""O MIDLAND HOTEL.
MORECOMBE BAY........... ,,,r,,,
DEHbt HOTEL
GLASGOW ......................cp Avn uoTET
GLASGOW .................... .;rrrr,s uorEv
sOUTHsEA ..ls,i..xAnE HOTEL.
sHANKLIN-rstE5GffEiTEMRt!SsHsTHi tMEoffiER!s HsTHiAvKL1N HOTEL.
wINCHEsTEh ''''''''' THE GEORGE HOTEL.
wOoLACOMBE BAY HoTEL, ~ox,r nav
North Devon)
TORQUAY ............. .,;iuuox,s HOTEL,
GRAvEsEND ..........'' i,lIi, FALCON HOTEL.
,Sortb Waieso ROYAL OAK HOTEL
WARWICK .............''W 'WooLPACK HOTEL.
''''' ROYAL YACHT CLUB HOTEL.
RfGor a:ordcn /, MH'i H'ti. Ltdj ROYAL PIER HOTEL.
EHs%sSonHEt .:os%on MtI. LID BURLINGTON HOTEL.
"HG Msordon H'ti. IidJ CLiFTONvILLE HOTEL.
DV W;ordcn H;tis Ltd, LORD WARDEN HOTEL.
FoLnESroIN,E,; d!arInn I,,;,. lids HOTEL METROPOLE.
H;ordon HI. LtdJ GRAND HOTEL.
D'"L" THE siiELBoURNE HOTEL.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r,,,
Tariffs of the Hotels and full particular
q. 20 routes mny he had the European
Once. OF the "TRlBUNE," mt 40 Fleet Street.
London.
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LITERARY NOTES.

In the third number OF Mr.. Nathan Haskell
Dole's pleasant little magazine. Book Culture.
we find this "Ballade Of Montaigne" by Mr.. Ar
thur Macy:
l sit before the fireght's glow,
With peace between the world and me,
And con good Master Florio
With pipe a-light: and as ] see
Queen Bess herself with took a-knee.
Reading 1t DER and DER again.
Here meath my cosey mante-tree,
I smoke my pipe and read Montagne.
Now howls the wind and drives the snow;
The traveller shivers on the lea;
While. with my precious folio.
Behold a happy devotee
To book and warmth and reverle.
The blast upon the window-pane
Disturbs me not. as, trouble-free
I smoke my pipe and read Montaigne.
I am content. and thus know
A mind as calm as summer sea-
A heart that stranger Is TO woe.
To happiness / hold the key
In this rare, sweet philosophy:
And while the Fates so fair ordain
Well pleased with Destiny's decree.
l smoke my pipe and read Montaigne
ENVOY.
Prince. aye. King be your degree,
Thou monarch Of immortal reign.
ALWAYS thy subject l would be,
And smoke my pipe and read Montaigne
New-York tribune., 1899-04-12

little anecdote illustrating Thack,-ays
candor and truthfulness has lately been set
down by Mr.. John Hollingshed. In 1867. he
says. he was walking through the international
Exhibition with the novelist when they came
across Benjamin Disraeli. They saw each
other says Hollingshed, "but showed no signs
Of recognition. He has never spoken to me-.
said Thackersy voluntarily. Since wrote the
short parody of "Coningsby' cCodlingsby') in
"Punch"'"
New-York tribune., 1899-04-12

1t Is stated that Professor Arber Is editing for
the oxford University Press series or Britisn
anthologies from various collections OF English
verse. The series will contain about two thou
&c nd five hundred entire poems and songs, ex-
elusive OF extracts. which have been inserted
sparingly. Some three hundred authors viii be
represented, a few for the first time In any
anthology Use has been made of the earliest
and most authoritative texts. but the spelling
has been revised whore necessary. Each volume
will consist of three hundred pages of text to
which are added an index Of first lines and
authorities and a glossary. The plan Is 70
identify the respective volumes with the chief
English poet CT the period treated. beginning
with a Dunbar anthology
New-York tribune., 1899-04-12

by his noble fellows. falling fast, ne himsel not
wounded. but nearly unhorsed by the lance OF
r.s moro heroic or desperate action. rejecting
immortal honor upon British arms
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
Rousing rally at Arlington.

ARLINGTON, Neb Oct. 1s.-(Special Tel
egram. John l.. Webster OF Omaha de-
livered a rousing address this evening TO an
audience that filled the Masonic hall so full
that standing room was at a premium.
The Arlington band furnished the music.
Judges Estelle and Baxter opened the meet
ing with few words to the people that were
well received. When Mr. Webster was intro
duced he was received with applause and for
over an hour held the audience. State issues
were briefly passed upon and early in his
talk he landed squarely upon the nations
position in the war with Spain and the
questions that have grown out Of 1t. There
is no mistake about the position Ct Airing
ton people with reference to the administra-
tion and the efforts now being put forth tc
suppress the insurrection in the Philippines
Every reference to these matters was re-
ceived with prolonged applause.
Editor Williams of the Pilot chairman o
the county central committee, was present
and at the close OF the meeting organized d
rousing republican club Of nearly sixty mem.
bers. The boys took hold with a hurrah
The following officers were elected Dor
Weber, president; Theodore Gerens, vice
president; H. Dorbecker. secretary, and w
8. Cook treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19

COLUMBUS, Neb., Oct. 1S.-(Special.) y
Three large elevators have been destroyed
by fire in this county within week. In
each instance the origin OF the fires could
not be explained and ncendi lrism is strongly
suspected. The first fire occurred at Mon
roe on the night Of October o. when the
large elevator belonging to the Monroe
Grain company was entirely destroyed, to-
gether with contents entailng a loss OF
about $4,000. On the night of October ~
the elevator of the Crowell Lumber and
Grain cor><lny at Lindsay was burned to
the ground, together with much other prop
erty valued at over $4,000. Monday night
OF this week the large elevator and feed
mill OF w. e. Cole at Monroe was destroyed
also the Union Pacific depot, all the records
being lost 1t was only by hard work that
the business part OF the little town was
saved
George Loshbaugh, a Union Pacific fire.
man, was severely scalded last night by
the accidental bursting of a steam hose
while he was working under the engine
I The injuries about the face and head are
severe. He was taken to his home and will
be laid up for some time,
| Rev. ]. d. Yost, formerly OF Omaha, bu
| more recently of Cedar Rapids. Neb., wat
sent here at the last meeting of th'
conference as pastor OF the Methodist church
lie succeeds Rev. A. l.. Nickel, who goes t
| Fullerton.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
STUDENT DROPS FROM SIGHT
Experiments with Hypnotism Are
Thought to Have Affected the
Mind of Atkinson Youth.

ATKINSON. Neb.. Oct 1s.-(Special) y
Howard Greely, II years old, attending the
High school at Atkinson, is missing. He
was last seen on Sunday, october 10, when
he left his boarding house without notice,
taking none OF his effects with him. He left
his room in an untidy condition, which
was not in harmony with his usual GUS
tom.
His home is twenty miles northeast OF
Atkinson, where his parents are now living,
and they were promptly notified. Every
possible effort is being made to locate the
youth by telegraph and otherwise. Greedy
took part in helping to carry out a program
last week given by a travelling hypnotist
company. 1t is thought by some that the
influence brought to bear upon him has
turned his mind.
His people stand high in this community
and they are nearly hearted over the
young mans disappearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
Crounse Mt O'NeiII.

O'NEILL, Neb., Oct. 1S.-(Special Tele-
gram Hon. l.. X. Alder of Answorth, one
OF the republican candidates for Judge Of the
Fifteenth judicial district, and ex- Governor
Lorenzo Crounse addressed a large and en-
thusiastic meeting at the court house in this
city tonight Judge Alder spoke but few
moments, but made very favorable impress
sion upon the audience, many of whom were
populists. Governor Crounse spoke for about
two hours and presented the issues of the
day in such an able, clear and logical man
ner as to win the plaudits Of the assembled
crowd. He spoke at scme length upon the
Philippine situation and his able presenta-
tion of the facts in that controversy has
taken the wind out of the populist speakers
The meeting was productive of much good
in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
IAIL BREAKING AT BROKEN BOW
Postomce Burglar and His Partner
Break Out of Confinement.

Postomce Burglar and His Partner
Break Out of Confinement.
BROKEN BOW, Neb., Oct. 1s.-(Special
Telegram. )-William Miller, the Merna post
office burglar, and Bart Olson, a young man
of this place. who was waiting trial on
the charge of stealing a suit of clothes,
broke jail at this place last night and so
far have made good their escape.
They stole horse and buggy with which
they left town. Olson, who was left outside
of the steel cage, it is thought, broke the
lock on Millers cell door and by cutting
hole through brick partition wall, they
entered the coal bin and escaped through a
window opening.
Miller, who was badly wounded in the
legs when captured at Merna on the 9th
inst, has been held here for treatment.
Deputy United States Marshal Barber came
up yesterday evening with view of taking
him to Ansey today for preliminary trial
before United States Commissioner Porter.
On learning this morning Of their escape, he
telegraphed at once to Cortland for blood
hounds. He and Deputy Marshal Palmer
started in pursuit, but have not yet re-
turned They got clue OF the fugitives
six miles west OF town, which is the last
heard from them. The hounds reached here
at 5 O'Clock this evening and were at once
| put on the track.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
Dates for Republican Meetings.

LINCOLN, Oct. 1S.-(Special Telegram)-
The republican state central committee has
arranged for the following political meetings
In addition to those already announced
V. II. Stone and Robert G. Dougas--Oc-
tober 23. Beaver Crossing; McCreary and
Douglas, October "a. Exeter; 25th Shickley;
26th, Edgar, 27th, Fairfield; 2Sth Sutton.
Allen W. Field-October 20, Herman; 21st
Tekamah; GATH Greenwood; 26th, Cook; 27th
Sterling; 2Sth, Tecumseh; November 2, 8 ant
4, York county.
e. H. Hinshaw-October 49, Waco; Gath
McCool Junction; 2Sth Tobias.
Major ]. n. Kilian-October 25 and 26
Richardson county; 9th and 2Sth. Nemahu
county; 3Oth and 31st, Saunders county; No
vember 1 and 2, Fillmore county; Sd, York
county; 4th, Seward county
J. ]. McCarthy-October 20, Randolph
21st, Ulysses; 9th. Decatur.
w. s. Summers-October 21, Sidney; 23d
Harvard Gath, Oxford 25th, Red Cloud
26th, Chester; 9th, Falls City; 2Sth, Avoca
E. A. Tucker-october 10, Julian; 2Oth
Johnson; 2lst, Peru; 30th, Vesta; 31st, Crat
Orchard,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19

| Speakers Address sympathetic Audit
cnces I'm various Towns.

FA1RMoNT, Neb., Oct. 1S.-(Special)-
Hon. r. II. Hinshaw addressed about 300
voters at the opera house here last night
His speech was both interesting and pa
triotic. After showing that the policy Of the
president was right, he arragned Organism,
and also took UP Holcomb's record and
showed where the ex-governor had abused
his trust 1t was the most convincing spesch
thut has been delivered here for some time.
ELWOOD, Neb., Oct. 1S.-(Special Tee
gram.)-Hon. II. C. Russell and Corporal
Douglas held an enthusiastic meeting at
this place last night. A good crowd was in
attendance. The speakers were both vote
makers
WEEPING WATER, Neb., Oct 17.-(Spe-
cial )-Ex- Congressman j. B. Strobe spoke
in the opera house last night and opened
the campaign in this city with a rousng
republican speech. The speaker was form
erly Cass county resident and was fol-
lowed to the close with strict attention.
His speech was mainly on national issues,
because, as he says, the fuslonists are timid
about talking anything else.
Mr.. Strobe believes the honor OF our flag,
the prosperity and integrity OF our nation
depend on republican success. The people
respect Mckinley because of the splendid
record he has made Mr. Strobe asked IL
there was a man present who wished to
try the experiment OF free coinage of silver
at 16 to and free trade, without finding
any response.
Referring to state issues Mr.. Strobe COM
pared the two Lancaster conventions, fu-
sionists and republican. At the former Hol-
comb was present, urging the delegates to
support him for Judge, and by his work
and Bryan's later, 1t showed that the man
was seeking the office and was under obli-
cations for services in supporting him. Not
SO with NJ. B. Reese, who could only be
prevailed upon at the last moment to ac-
cept the office, IL elected. as a duty to his
party.
GRETNA, Neb., Oct. 17.-(Special.) AT
the republican primaries which were held
here last night A. r. Morrison was nom
mated for assessor: supervisor, Carl Eek
berg, District 10; William Fox, District s.;
Otto Wagner. District lis. 1t was the
largest and most enthusiastic caucus ever
held here. After the nominations H. j.
Rolls made ringing republican speech
which was generously applauded. Rolls
was an anti-expansonist at the breaking
out OF the war; but in concluding his
speech last night he declared that the flag
| in the Philippines must never come down.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
NORFOLK COLLEGE BURNED
Building n Total Loss-Not Used for
College Purposes mt
the Time.

NORFOLK, Neb.. Oct. 1s.-(Special Tele-
gram. Fire last night totally destroyed the
college building belonging to the Norfolk
College association. The loss is about $4,000,
insured for $4,000 in the North American and
Connecticut Fire Insurance companies. The
building was originally built and used for
a hotel and was known first as the Tillen-
burg and later as the Reno. Four years ago
1t was partially burned and was purchased
by the college people and moved out mile
and repaired. year ago the college closed
its doors, and since then the building has
been occupied by families. The origin Of the
fire is unknown.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
LAW FINALLY ovERTAKEs RAY
Fugitive Charged with Murder OF
Chcsnmon is Arrested in 1OvR.


Chessmon Is Arrested In Iowa.
AUBURN, Neb., Oct. 1S.-(Special) ~
Sheriff Cole today received a telegram from
the sheriff OF Hancock county, Ia, stating
that he had arrested and was holding
George H. Roy, for whom the state OF Ne
braska had offered a reward OF 5000 as the
slayer of Chessmon, at Brownville, last Feb
ruary. The prisoner admits he is the man
wanted and offers to return to Nemaha
county without requisition. Sheriff Cole
leaves on the next train to bring him to
Auburn.
Roy, it will be remembered is the man
who was found at the residence Of Chess
mon in company with the latter's wife and
succeeded in making his escape after shoot
ing Chessmon through the body and in
iicting a wound from which the injured
man died a few hours later.
Chessmons brother offered a reward of
$3.50 for Roy's arrest and the state offered
| the usual reward of 5000, but all efforts to
learn his wherea bouts have been unaval-
ing until the telegram was received from
Garner.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
SMALL CROWDS GREET POINTER.
Governors Tour of state Shows No
Profitable Results to Fusion.

DAVID CITY, Neb. Oct. 1S.-(Special)-
Governor Poynter, accompanied by S. H.
Sornberger and B. f. Good OF Wahoo can
didates for the district. bench, and County
Attorney Cain Of this city, who is nursing a
congressional boom, Is making a campaign
through Butler county this week and the
audiences are decidedly discouraging to the
fusion gang.
Monday night he spoke at Surprise and
the hall, which will hold about seventy five
people, 1t is reported, was fairly we'll filled.
Last Eight he spoke at 0etavia and about 100
persons, men women and children, consti-
tuted his audience. The governor Is arous-
ing no enthusiasm whatever. He was in
this city all day Tuesday closeted with some
of the faithful, but from present indica-
tions he made matters worse.
HASTINGS, Neb., Oct 1S.-(Special Tale-
gram.)-Mrs. Helen Cougar, the prohibition
lecturer and populist speaker, addressed a
fair sized crowd OF women and handful OF
men tonight at the opera house. She opened
her address by saying that this was an off
year in politics and the fusionists were LA
BILE not to get their entire vote out, because
Of the Indifference with which large num-
ber of farmers and merchants look upon poll
tics at this time. She then took up the money
question, but said nothing new. The meet
ing was anything but vote winner.
HARVARD, Neb Oct 1S.-(Special) y
Ex- Governor Holcomb addressed an audi
ence Of 200 at Fell's hall last evening on the
political issues adhered to by the three
cornered party His talk was along usual
lines with a strong plea to the voter to go
to the polls AID vote and not stay away in
the corntield and gather corn on election
day.
OSCEoLA, Neb., Oct. 1s.-(Special.) Last
night the popullsts advertised that Coin
Harvey would be here, but he failed to ap-
pear on account of illness and Hon. j. w
Edgerton and Conformist Vincent of Lincoln
were present in his place. They made good
talks from their standpoint, Mr.. Edgerton
speaking on the subject Of imperialism"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19

GRAND ISLAND. Neb,, Oct. ls-(Special
Telegram .)-The American Beet Sugar COM
pany raised wages today Is per cent on an
average. The lowest paid laborer now re-
ceives 81 80 per day, with corresponding in
crease to skilled workmen. The order ap-
plies to the Norfolk as we'll as the Grand
Island factory. The action is entirely volun-
tary on the part of the company and is a
pleasant surprise to the employees. Two hun
dred employees are working here and about
the same number at Norfolk.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair Thursday, with Probable Rains
Friday and Winds SOutheastcrIy
In Nebraska.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1S.-Forecast for
Thursday:
For Nebraska-Fair Thursday; Friday
probably rain; winds mostly southeasterly.
For Missouri-Fair Thursday and Friday;
variable winds
For Iowa-Fair Thursday; Friday fair and
warmer; winds mostly easterly.
For South Dakota-Fair Thursday
warmer in western portion; Friday rain;
warmer in eastern portion; southerly winds
For Wyoming-Rain Thurslay and prob.
ably Friday; colder Friday; variable winds
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19
EDGAR HOWARD IS CROWDED OUT
Democrats VIII support No PopuIist
Except NOwnes for JudReship.


FORT CROOK, Neb., Oct. 1S.-(Special
Telegram)-Th democratic county conven-
tion met in the city hall at this place today
1t was quiet affair, not exceeding seventy
five persons being in attendance including
delegates, populists and silver republicans
There was scarcely any applause when the
candidates were nominated. The convention
was called to order by w. H. Betz, chair
man OF the democratic committee Amos
Gates was chosen chairman and James
Langdon secretary. Charles Behrnet for
county clerk and R. l. Mccormack for
county treasurer were nominated on the
first ballot.
William Storers, Samuel Starter, Ed
ward Macavoy and e. e. Cragle were named
for sheriff. After eleven ballots Edward
Macavoy of Forest City was nominated.
The nomination for judge was left to the
populist convention which was being held
in pool room near by. James Mullins was
named by the populists but the democrats
gave them to understand they would accent
no other than Charles Nownes for the Judge
ship The populsts claim that this is moth
| ing but a game OF freezeout The friends
OF Edgar Howard made strong pull to keep
him in the judges chair. but the opposing
| faction was too strong.
State Auditor Cornell was present to make
speech and square himself with the peo-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-19

needful to disfranchise. At one fell svoop
It abolishes free elections in Kentucky, III
any man doubt this there is the bill before
his eyes II he dispute It, he roclaims
himself equally a consplrator and falsiner
Nothing worse than th!s-more shameless,
bare-faced and absolute-has ever been sug-
gested In all the annals of reconstruction
radicalism or misrule in any age or in any
country. II the people OF Kentucky submit
to 1t, then they are race OF slaves and will
merit all the woes and ruin Il brings them
including the heralding of their name as
slaves and the proud name Of the old COM
earth