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Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
REPORT ON Pacific CABLE ROUTE.
Cost Would he About 10000. OOO from
Snn Ernncincn To ManiIa.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 0.-Rear Admiral
Bradford, chief Of the bureau of equipment
OF the Navy department, who has had charge
Of the surveys and Investigations of the
Pacific cable route, in behalf OF the Navy
department addressed the house committee
on today concerning the condi-
tons surrounding this project. He ex-
planned the work now being done by the
naval ship Nero, which has made soundings
Of the proposed route eastward and is now
returning over the route westward.
Admiral Bradford said that the inquiries
had shown Midway island much preferable
to Wake island as a landing point and this
route has been chosen, although 40 knots
longer. The admiral gave the proposed
naval route as follows:
San Francisco to Honolulu, 2,100 knots;
Honolulu to Midway, 1850 knots; Midway
to Guam, 2,2S0 knots; Guam to Luzon,
l,372 knots, with a land line from Lingayen
bay TO Manila. The cost was estimated at
s1,050 per knot, made and laid. He said
be would earnestly recommend that in buy
ing cable materials the government should
enter the markets of the world. as it would
be difficult to get cables in this country.
The cost was estimated at IS, 7OS, 700 for
making and laying. other items bringing
the total up to about $40, 900, 600,
Admiral Bradford urged government
ownership and said the cable ships could
be built so as to be available as auxiliary
cruisers, The entire project could be COM
pleted in from eighteea months to two
years.
The committee fixed next Tuesday for
considering the bill for a commercial COM
mission to visit China and Japan.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

General Scheoman fastened to the assistance
Of General Grobler. General Scheoman re-
turned this evening and reports that the
British we're r~epulsed and that the Beers
maintained their positions. The Boer loss
was four men slightly and one man severely
wounded. The British loss Is not known.
but mus; be severe. The bombardment OF
kimberley continues.
The other Boer forces are reported quiet.
LONDON. Jan. 3O.-A special dispatch
from Durham SAYS a refugee who has ar
rived there from johannesburg reports the
destruction Of the Boer shell factory at
that place en- January 20. The loss, it is
added, is irreparable.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
TAKES A HIGH PLACE
Well in the Esti-
nation of the People.
Attention is Naturally Excited When
Anything is Praisse by People
When We Know.

A thing that stands high In the estimation
Of the public, and which is especially recon-
meaded by Omaha people. naturally excites
our attention more than II our own people
did not praise the article. Such a thing is
going on right here in this city every day,
people are p~raising Morrow's Kid-ne-oles
because they cure, There Is no deception.
no humbug. they do positively cure, and We
furnish the evidence.
Mr., H.. L. Small OF 1910 Ohio street, says;
ri have suffered from kidney trouble for the
past ten years. ! had been so badly afilctei
lately that ! could not do any kind OF work,
] had a dull heavy pain across the small
Of my back almost constantly. The pain
extended from the region OF my kidneys to
my shoulders. was subject TO spells of
dizziness and urinary disturbances OF an
alarming nature. / could not sleep wen
on account OF nervousness, Learning about
Morrow's Kld-ne-oids | decided 10 try
than. ! took them according TO directions
and was greatly relieved in a very short
time. ! continued TO take them and they
have completely cured me OF all my former
Troubles"
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are no; pins, but
yellow Tablets and sell at nifty cents q box
Al all druggists and by the Myers-Dillon
Drug Co,
Mailed en- receipt OF price. Manufactured
by John Morrow & Co, Chemists. Spring.
Ssfd. Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
KEY TO ROAD TO LADYSMITH
It-Reads n Message from
the Queen.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-The Capetown CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail, telegraphing
yesterday. says: General Butler yesterday
read the following message from the queen
to Sir Charles Warren's forces:
Il must express my admiration Of the
troops during the past week, especially OF
those regiments you specify, and OF the
accomplishment of your arduous march"
General Butler told the men that they
ought not to think because they had retired
from their position that all their work was
of no avail. On the contrary, in his opinion.
they had gained the key to the road to
Ladysmith, in which place he hoped TO be
within a week.
General Butler then called for cheers for
the queen, which were heard for miles
around.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
TO FIGHT TO THE END


soon as Ladysmith falls or General White
is defeated in an attempt to cut his way
out.
Leyds has now announced that he in
tends going TO st. Petersburg for a three
days visit. This is accompanied by the
usual statement that he has no diplomatic
mission, but goes TO make a courteous visit
to the Russian minister of foreign affairs.
1t is believed here to be almost certain
that both Leyds and White have entire
confidence that the Transvaal forces will
take L%adysmith and then they will be able
to submit a peace proposition, based upon
their magnanimous desire to stop British
losses.
Leyds, in an interview with the Berlin
newspapers, is apparently cultivating pub
lie opinion without making any formal
demand for aid or Intervention. He has
suggested that beyoud asking for indie
pendence the Beers will soon be in posi-
ton to ask for a port on the east coast Of
Africa, not Delagoa bay, but one further
south.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Montaruc white Writes on War.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.-Montague White,
who was consul general of the South African
republic in London until the outbreak Of
the war, contributes an article to the
February North American Review on the
South African war. The circumstances
commonly held TO be responsible for the
present situation he merely chances at.
Among these he points to the discomfort
OF the British element in johannesburg the
clumsy diplomacy of Mr.. Chamberlain, the
activity of Mr.. Rhodes, whom he describes
as "A disappointed capitalist politician who
had ruined his career as a statesman by an
act of mad folly and who was burning to
be revenged on those whom he had bitterly
wronged." There were the three immensely
powerful but unavowed forces, namely:
Greed of gold, lust OF empire and a thirst
for revenge.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

HASTINGS. Neb., Jan. 3O.-CSpecial Tele-
gram.)-The mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance OF Otto Miller, one OF Adams
c~ounty's prosperous farmers, was cleared up
this morning when Sheriff Simmering re-
ceived a dispatch from Miller's brother at
Julesburg, Colo, stating that he had found
Otto Miller and team all right. The mes
sage does not give any information as to
Miller's mental condition, but it is gener-
ally believed that he became temporarily in
sane and started westward without any
destination in view.
The insanity commissioners heard the con-
tinued case OF Ed Barron this morning and
adjudged him insane. He will be taken to
the Lincoln asylum tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Killed in a Runaway.

BERTRAND, Neb., Jan. 30.-(Special.)-
Charles Malm, a farmer who lived three
miles northwest Of this place. received in
juries in a runaway early yesterday morn
ing from which he died towards evening,
Malm started to come to town, at the re-
quest OF a neighbor named Power, TO in
form the doctor of the death OF a child
and was driving Powers team. The fatal
accident occurred within half a mile OF the
starting point, His head struck the ground
with great force, crushing the skull. Malm
leaves a widow and several children.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

HASTINGS, Neb., Jan. 3O.-tSpecial.)-
The Hastings Commercial club met las:
night and decided that the raising OF funds
for the encouragement of growing OF sugar
beets could be best accomplished by a com.
mittee, which was instructed TO canvass
the business interests Of the city. V. B.
Trlmbl was elected treasurer OF the club.
A resolution was passed that it was the
sense OF the meeting all the business
interests of the city will join most heartily
in the move by the B. & NJ. Railroad COM
pany in the erection Of a new depot during
the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
six Below Mt Two Points.

GENEVA, Neb., Jan. 3O.-CSpecial.)-Six
degrees below zero was registered this
morning, last night being the second cold
est this winter. The cold was so severe
and sudden on Sunday that the ground
cracked open badly and it is feared it has
injured the wheat.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Jan. 3o.-(Spe-
ctal.)-The mercury is 6 degrees below zero.
Today all the available teams and men are
employed to house the ice, which is ten
inches thick.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

Hon. George d. Neomans. nominated for
district attorney OF the city Of Buffalo. n. ",
a well known and popular lawyer Of that
city, writes:
at affords me pleasure to he able
TO add a word of endorsement for
the great and lasting benefit. I have
from Perupn. I have been
n sufferer from catarrh for n long
time and found no relief
until after taking IA few bottles. of
Perunn, which have permanently re-
licvcd me-"
Address the PerunR Medicine Co, Column
bus, o., for a free book on Winter Ca
tarrh.'
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
ENGLISH DISCRE0lT STORY
Do Not Believe DeIagon Bay Award
In So High AS to Work n
Forfeiture.

LONDON. Jan. SO.-The reported Delagoa
Bay railroad decision, namely, that the in
demnity to be awarded Great Britain will
be so large that Portugal will be obliged to
make over the RAILROAD and the port Of
Lourenzo Marquee to Great Britain, is dis
credited in London, where nothing concern
ing the decision is known. 1t is pointed
out that in any case 1t Is not likely Portugal
will be obliged to transfer the railroad and
port to Great Britain, as there are plenty
of people only too anxious TO pay the
amount OF indemnity in return for such a
concession.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-An extraor-
binary exodus Of Americans toward Europe
is in progress, according TO the figures OF
the passport bureau OF the State depart
ment. Up to date the number OF passports
issued during January was 1859 and l2j
more will be sent out before the end OF the
month. Last January the number for the
whole month was $50. This record for the
winter months is totally without precedent,
in the State department. Most of the tour
lists are from the middle west, particularly
fTcm the lake cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

Below zero.
LUCIUS A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1900.

Lieutenant. Abbott was second Lieutenant
Of Company F Of the Third Nebraska and
received his commission In the Thirtieth as
reward for his efficient services in cuba.
There are eight Fremont boys in COMPANY
II, Thirty-ninth infantry, in the PHILIPPINES.
and though they have seen considerable
active service they have com out all right.
Their families and friends receive frequent
letters from them and they seem TO be we'll
satisfied with their treatment and army
life generally.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
NOT PART OF UNITED STATES
Republican Leaders Decide on Tariff
Legislation for Puerto Rico.
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS ARE COLONIES
Discriminating Duties Can Re Laid
Against Thcm-Committce SubSti-
tute BiI Grants Puerto
Rico Concessions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3o.-The republicans
OF the ways and means committee OF the
house tonight laid down definite lines upon
which the republican leaders OF the house
have decided to leEislatc for Puerto Rice
so far as tariff duties are concerned. The
decision reached is exceedingly important.
as it commits the republicans OF the ways
and means committee to the theory that
Puerto Rico and the Philippines are not
the territory Of the United States within
the meaning OF that section OF the constitu-
tion which provides that customs and rev
enue laws shall be uniform throughout the
United States.
In other words. 1t commits them to the
view that our new possessions can be gov
erned as colonies and that discriminating
duties can be laid against them. The ques-
ton arose in connection with the bill in
PRODUCED ten days ago by Representative
Payne Of New York, chairman OF the ways
and means committee. to extend the Gus
toms and revenue laws OF the United States
TO Puerto Rico and to make II a collection
district. This bill was designed to remove
all tariff barriers between Puerto Rico and
the United States-free trade, in other
words.
Mr.. Payne stated at the time of the 10
PRODUCTION OF the bill that he had offered
it Of his own motion after listening to the
hearings before the committee on insular
affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

iCopyright, 1901, BY PFess PubIlshing COD
SPEARMAN'S CAMP, Jan. 27.-1:lO p. m.
York World Cablegram-Special
Telegram After holding out all day in
spite of serious losses under a scorching
shell fire the British troops evacuated
Spionkop last night, Withdrawing in perfect
order within the general line. The Beers
were too exhausted 10 harass the rear
guard. The British nation must face the
losses with composure. The troops, who
will try again, have entire confidence in
Butler, We all understand the difficulties.
CHURCHILL.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Trouble for veterinary

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Jan. SO.-CSpe-
cial.)-Dr. A. B. Barnes, a veterinary sur
geon. has resided in this city several years,
During that time he secured a divorce from
his wife. Last November he removed to
Auburn and engaged rooms over a store.
About the same time a woman came along,
Barnes representing her to be his sister,
and the two lived in the same apartments
until recently. when their domestic relations
were suddenly interrupted by officers OF
the law, who arrested them on the charge
OF adultery, a warrant having been sworn
out by John ". Rice, who eaid the woman
was his wife. The preliminary examina-
ton was before Police Judge Culwell, who
bound them over to the district court, and,
being unable to procure bail, they are now
in Jail, Mrs. Rice is the mother Of three
children. who live with the father at Elm
wood, this county.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
chiId ProbabIy Fatally Burpcd.

WINSIDE, Neb., Jan. 50.-(Speclal.)-A
young shild OF J. E. Hayes, manager of the
American Grain company's elevator, backed
against a no: coal stove yesterday and was
probably fatally burned. The child ran
across the room all afame and would have
gone upstairs IL il could have opened the
door leading into the hall. Mr.. Hayes
caught the child and burned two quilts in
smothering the flames.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

VALENTINE, Neb., Jan. 3O.-ISpecfaI
Telegram )-The Fremont. Elkhorn & Mis-
souri, Valley railway is taking advantage Of
the cold weather for gathering it's ice har-
vest. About forty cars a day are now be-
ing loaded and forwarded to Omaha, Lincoln,
Fremont, Norfolk, Long Pine, Chadron, Cas-
per and Deadwood, where it is stored. Some
OF the ice is fourteen inches thick and clear
as crystal.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

PLEASANTON, Neb., Jan. 9O.-(Special)
The Pleasanton Creamery company has
opened its plant. 1t is operated by the FIRE.
mont Creamery company. Four thousand
pounds of milk were received and a large
and enthusiastic crowd was in attendance.
Speeches were made by j. L. Johnson,
president of the local company; w. w.
MARBLE, and C. NJ. Branson of Lincoln.
Luncheon was served by the women.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
British Driven from Position.

LOURENZO MARQUEE, Monday. Jan. %.
Special dispatches from Pretoria, dated
Thursday, January %, report a collision
occurred al Crocodile pool between the Boer
outpcsts and the British, who were in over
whelming force. The burghers at first re-
tired, but on being reinforced drove the
British from their position. The Beers had
two wounded.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Cape Dutch Joining Beers.

BERLIN, Jan. 30.-According to private
reports received here the Cape Dutch are
still joining the Boer forces. The German
press expresses the belief that Great Britain
has about reached the end Of her military
resources and would do we'll to acknowledge
defeat and to conclude peace, The Kreuze
Zeitung attributes her rcyerses' largely 10
the absence OF compulsory military service.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The director OF
the census has received numbers Ct letters
asking that a census Of commercial travel
ers be taken. The assistant director OF
the census said .o5ay that the matter rests
entirely with the commercial travellers
themselves, as every person will be asked
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
DIR. Hodeetts Closes Revival Meetings.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Jan, 30.-(Spe-
cial)-Dr. Hodgetts has just closed a four
weeks revival meeting at Trinity NJ. E.
church which has been very largely attended
and the interest Increased up to the time of
closing, The pastor conducted these meet
ings, being ably assisted by the neighboring
ministers. Bishop II. W. Warren is to be
with this church Sunday, February II, which
is being looked forward to as a high day.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
CRIMINAL CASES AT KEARNEY
Morbid Crowds Present to Herr Ev-
idsncc In Murder and Assault
Cnscs-stronE's Trial.

KEARNEl. Neb., Jan. 3O.-(Special Tele-
gramJ-When the district court convened
today a large crowd Of morbiily curious
people was on hand, expecting TO hear evil
dence in at least one OF three cases which
have sensational features. In this they
we're disappointed.
The motion in abatement in the case
against Lester Strong, charged with Grim
inal assault, was argued TO the court and
overruled and the case set for tomorrow
afternoon.
The informations against Frank L. Dins-
more, charged with the murder OF his wife
and Fred Laue, and Theodore Nelson.
charged with the murder Of his father,
were served upon them. Nelson pleaded
not guilty and Dinsmore will answer in
the morning Judge Sullivan appointed
three doctors to examine Nelson to ascer-
tain whether or not he is insane. Dins-
more's attorneys, it is thought, will ask
for a change OF venue. as they have been
trying 10 get afldavits to show that he can
not get an impartial trial in Buffalo county.
Lester NJ. Strong, charged with attempted
criminal assault on Caroline Hansen, is
20 years old. He is the adopted son of Mr..
and Mrs. II. L. Strong. His adopted mother
has been a widow for four years. Sunday
night, November u, when Miss Hansen
was on her way to church, he drove up in
a buggy and accosted her, saying the wo-
man she was working for wanted her at
a certain house to take care of a sick per-
son. Having had similar calls she got into
the buggy with Strong to be driven to the
place where she was wanted. When near
the overflow from the canal, west Of town,
her suspicious became aroused and she
asked Strong where he was taking her.
The girl by screams attracted the attention
Of some people passing in a vehicle, when
her assailant jumped into the buggy and
fed. The girl was taken to the home OF
her employer, where 1t was some time be-
fore she recovered. Strong was arrested
two days after the assault. At his pre-
liminary hearing, November %, he pleaded
not guilty and was sent to Jail in default
of 500, 900 bond. Strong will be defended
by H. NJ. Sinclair, Francis G. Hamer and
r. A. Moore.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

LINCOLN, Jan. So.-(special Telegram.)
meeting OF the stockholders Of d. E.
new fire insurance company will
be held here Thursday evening. Mr.. Thomp-
son will be elected president and Charles
D. Mullon secretary. The home office will
be opened in Omaha next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
BOERS REPORT A VICTORY
English Forces i'm Vicinity of Coles
berg Re1ulsed with
Loss.

PRETORIA, Saturday, Jan, ga dispatch
from Colesburg, Cape Colony, says Com
mandant Delarey reports that a large body
OF British advanced Thursday, January e5.
and he attacked them, causing the British
to retire after suffering severe loss. The
Boer casualties were two men slightly
wounded.
General Grobler reports heavy fighting
since daybreak. the British in great force
eudeayoring to surround the Boer positions
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
GETTING HOT AT KIMBERLEY
Wholesale BOmbnrdment of Rhodes
Town Resumed-Nearly Four Hun
dred Shells in n Day.

KIMBERLEY, Friday, Jan. 26.-The
wholesale bombardment which lasted all day
yesterday was resumed this morning. The
Beers sent $50 shells into all parts OF Kim
berley. There were several casualties, in
Guiding a woman and child. The ~favorite
target appears TO have been the hospital.
A shrapnel shell exploded close to a hearse
which was proceeding to the cemetery and
a shell burst in the cemetery during the
funeral.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

IMPERIAL. Neb., Jan. 30.-(Special.)-
Real estate is active in Chase county. There
is a big demand for lands to rent and no
vacant houses are to be found in any OF the
towns in the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

WINSIDE, Neb., Jar. 30.-(Special)-
Thermometers registered is degrees below
zero Sunday and Monday mornings here. The
change from so degrees above with a high
wind was greatly felt.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
INSURANCE Wen 90 Meet.

LINCOLN, Jan. 3O.-(speciall-The an
nual meeting OF the Nebraska Mutual In
surance association Of mutual insurance
companies will be held at the state house
Wednesday evening, Delegates from al
over the state are expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Casualty Report from BuIIcr.

LONDON, Jan. 30.-i:55 n. m.-General
Butler reports that the casualties to the
ncn-commissioned officers and men in the
two actions Of January 20 and p we're seven
teen killed, 233 wounded and six missing.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31

MENOM1NEE. Mich. Jan. 3O.-AnireN
and James Necland and Captain Peter Peter
son. who were swept out into the lake YES
tcriay on an Ire noc. we're rescued today.
They were on the foe four hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
For Another Telephone Exchange

ST. EDWARD, Neb., Jan. 3O.-CSpecial.)
The Nebraska Telephone company has
commenced work on its local exchange.
Mrs. Hattie Sharp will be in charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Fremont Boys in the Philippines.

FREMONT, Neb., Jan. 3o.-Gpecial)-
Lieutenant J. W, c. Abbott of the Thirtieth
United states infantry, now in the Philip
pines. has notified his friends here that he
has been promoted from second 10 first
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair Wednesdays and Probably Thurs
day with Variable winds in
Nebraska.

WASHINGTON. Jan. SO-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday.
For Nebraska. South Dakota. Colorado,
Kansas and Montana-Fair Wednesday and
probably Thursday: variable winds.
For Iowa ana Miesouri-Fair and con-
ttnued cold Wednesday and Thursday;
northwestcrly winds, Thursday fair.
Local Record.
OFFICE or THE WEATHER BUREAU.
a Jan. 3n-Omaha record of tenn
perature and precipitation. compared with
the corresponding day of tho last three
years:
1909. 1899. 1895. 1897.
Nahum temneratnre " II 70 20 30
f1saipi'at temperature '"n -. @ d q = Z
Record OF temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March
:. 1899:
Normal Tor the day-.....-,,..,,'.,.. y
Deficiency for the q
Accumulated excess since March l...... 672
Normal rainfall for the day.. 90 inch
Deficiency for tho day ............ 90 inch
Total rainfall since March L.. 26.ll inches
Deficiency since March 1........ 40 inches
Deficiency tor cor. period, 1895. an inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1897 10. &c inches
Report from stations ut s u. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
DIR. BENEFITS ELECTRIC BELT

to various ailments and diseases caused by
lack of Vitality or Nerve Force. They are
from every part of the United States and
emphasize the fact that can treat you
successfully at home:
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Robert. wires No Change.

LONDON, Jan. SO.-7:O2 p. ma dispatch
has been received from Lord Roberts, dated
today, saying there is no change in the sit
uation in South Africa.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-31
Iand oncc ncni.tnr Annninanh

WASHINGTON, jan. So-The president
today nominated 4. u. Chamberlain OF lne7,
Wyc., to be register OF the land ONCE at
Douglas. Wyo.