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Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
FORECAST Of THE WEATHER
Monday and Tuesday In Nebraska Apt
TO lie Fair with south to
West Winds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-(Special.) J.
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Fair Monday
and Tuesday; south to west winds.
For Iowa-Fair Monday, except rain or
snow in the morning In extreme eastern
portion; Tuesday, fair; southerly winds.
For Internationally fair Monday and
Tuesday; southerly winds.
For Colorado and Wyoming-Fair Mon
day and Tuesday variable winds.
For North and South Dakota-Fair Mon
day; Tuesday colder and partly cloudy;
probably snow; south to west winds.
For Montana-Fair Monday; Tuesday col
der; probably snow; south to west winds.
For Illinos-Cloudy Monday; probably
rain or snow furries; Tuesday, fair; fresh
southerly winds.
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Fair Monday and Tuesday; winds mostly
southerly.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
AT HISTORIC VALLEY FORGE
Efforts Now Making TO Induce Cone
gress to buy Site of Famous Camp
Ground for National Park.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 16.-On Wednes-
day next the Valley Forge National Park
association will hold its first convention
In Independence hall. Delegates from the
thirteen original states will be in attend
ance, representing the following patriotic
societies; Colonial Danes, Daughters of
the American Revolution, Society Of the
War OF 1912 Daughters Of the Revolution,
Society of Colonial Wars. Brotherhood Of
the Union. New England society, Junior
Order Of American Mechanics, Montgomery
County Historical society, Chester County
Historical society and number Of other
organizations.
In the evening mass meeting will be
held in the Academy of Music. at which
Senator Boies Penrose and other we'll
known men will deliver addresses.
The purpose CT the association ia TO
arouse public sentiment for the preserva- :
tion OF Valley Forge, the historic camp
ing ground OF General Washington and
the continental army during the winter
OF l777-7s. A bill is now before congress
which provides for the acquisition OF Valley
Forge by the government and its preserva-
tion as military park under the direc-
tion Of the War department,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
USED UP AFTER LONG RIDE
Several Of the Participants In the Six
Day Bicycle Race Have to Go
10 the Hospital.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE six-day bicycle
racers were today suffering severely from
the effects of their hard riding. So severe
was the test OH their nerves that sleep was
almost an impossibiity for some OF them
last night after the conclusion OF the race.
Most of them repaired to Turkish bath.
where they remained until today, In COM
parison with the six-day race OF last year
the racers Of the last week came out OF the
trial easily.
Mcfarland Is in a much worse condition
than the others, owing to his fall on Satur-
day afternoon, when he severely injured
his right knee. II was giving him consider
able trouble and he spent the most OF the
day In his hotel.
Gougoltz is at the New York hospital, but
expects to be ont in n couple of days.
E.kes manager stated that his man was In
by far the best condition of the lot and that
he had slept well all night until II o'clock
this morning, when he arose and partook
OF hearty breakfast. He accounts for
Fixes good condition by saying that Elkes
had not been given any drugs or stimulants
of any kind Turville and Aaronson, who
were taken to the hospital on account OF
injuries. are doing as well as could be ex-
pected and probably will be out In rev
days
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
MORE BODIES RECOVERED
Charrcd Remains of Five Victims of
Normal school Fire Found at
Foot of Fire Escape.

DUNklRk, N. Y, Dec. 16.-Bodes OF
five more victims of the Normal school
fire were recovered today, making six taken
from the ruins. Those found today were
charred beyond recognition, as was the one
previously recovered.
Workmen while removing debris found
the bodies at the foot of the fire escape.
They were piled across each other and
burned beyond recognition.
ring upon the finger of one OF the
bodies gives a hope that it may be identi-
fed, but there is nothing by which the
others can possibly be distinguished. 1t is
proposed that all be buried in one grave
and that 1t be marked by one monument. to
be placed IN the Fredonia cemetery in
memory of the victims
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17

The annual Chanukah. or Feast Of Light
which is the Jewish Fourth Of July" was
celebrated Sunday afternoon in the Har-
ney street temple, the edifice being packed
with members OF the congregation. Chill
dren were especially numerous, there
being more than $50 who belong to the
Sunday school alone. and there were mary
visitors After the services the women OF
the congregation distributed candies
oranges, bananas and nuts among the little
folks. The Chanukah is a Jewish holiday
Of religious and patriotic significance and
is in honor Of the victory Of the Jews over
the Syrians and Greeks in l65 b. C. 1t is
now observed as more especially a chill
dren's holiday.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
HAVE OCCIDENTAL LONGlNGs
Chinese Rebels said to Re Fighting
for the Right TO Go Queueless
and In European TOgs.

TACOMA. Wash, Dec. 16.-Kwang Tung
province. China. Is the scene OF another
rebellion, according to Oriental advices re-
ceived here Its leaders declare their In
tention to substitute Chinese for Manchu
rulers, and to bring about the regenera-
tion OF China under Occidental lines. They
have molested neither missionaries nor
converts. Nine battles have been fought
with the imperial troops sent against
them, including a battle at Samtochuk.
where each side suffered the loss Of sew
eral hundred killed. each claiming the VIC
tory. In eight other engagements the
rebels are reported to have been com
pletely victorious. They now have 10000
armed men In the field and possess many
towns. They are desirous Of establishing a
provisional government, whereupon they In
tend to cut off their queues and wear Euro
pean clothes.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Another Inspector wanted.

One OF the labor papers makes the sug
sestion that the mayor appoint an inspector
of weights and measures in order that pur.
chasers Of supplies may secure full weight
and full measure. II Is asserted that some
OF the scales and measures in shops about
the city are badly in need Of inspection and
this matter may be brought to the attention
Of the city council before long, Major j
W. Cress, the city weighmaster. has this
matter Of inspection in charge and 1t is
asserted that he inspects scales once each
year and also measures used at stores and
on oil wagons. For this inspection Major
Cress charges a fee, which is paid by the
owner Of the scales or measures.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
DEATH RECORD.
Eunerai Of Oswald Ottendorfer.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-The obsequies OF
the late Oswald Ottendorfer. editor and
publisher Of the Stats Zeitung. will take
place Tuesday at II a. m. in the hall oil
the German Liederkranz. The pallbearers
we're selected from the personnel OF the
Stats Zeitung and the members OF the
Isabel Home society. At the bier Frank $
orchestra and a choir Of the Liederkranz
and Arion society will render musical
program. George Won Skal. the managing
editor OF the Stats Zeitung. will deliver
an Grafton in German, extolling the late
editor as journalist and leading German
American, while John Dewitt Warner will
also pay a tribute to the memory Of Mr..
Otterdorfer.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
FIRE RECORD.
sh~bosan Tannery Destroyed

SHEBOYGAN. Wis, Dec 1.-THE i'm
mense plant Of Szischische Sons, tanners
was totally destroyed by fire this morning
The cause Of the fire is unknown. Loss,
$3.50, 900. fully covered by insurance. The
flames, famed by a high wind scorched the
big furniture plant of the Mattoon Manu-
featuring company adjoining, whose loss
will be several thousand dollars. Mayor
Born wired Milwaukee and Manitowoc fire
departments to hold themselves In readi-
ness, a general connagration in the manu-
featuring district being feared. The FIRE
corps Of a dozen factories lent aid. and
finally controlled the flames. Nearly 200
men will be thrown out Of employment and
tho plant may not be rebuilt. The plant
was one Of the largest in the state, cover
ing an entire block.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
ReDOrted HOlduD N Fake.

The police take very little stock in the
report made by John Conway that he had
beer held up Saturday night and robbed of
sl9. In the first place the location OF the
holdup is a dark hole. with the nearest
light some distance away. Taking this
fact into consideration the description of
the robber as given to the police by Con-
way, seems out of all reason. Conway says
that the man who relieved him OF his
money had a handkerchief tied over his
face as mask. Then he goes on to say
that he was dark completed and smooth
shaven. After investigation the police have
come to the conclusion that Conway had
been smoking.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17

VIII Have Charge Of Inauguration.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 16-The inaugural
committee, which has charge OF the forth.
coming presidential Inauguration cerc-
monies, was officially announced today
John Joy Edison, chairman; Theophilus M.
Roessle, vice chairman; Colonel George K.
Truesdell, second vice chairman; South
ard Parker, treasurer; Harrison Dngman,
secretary; Justice Harlan, John W. Thomp-
son, James r. Marshall, General ELLIS
Spear, John b. Larner, Beriab wilkins,
Stilson Hutchins, Henry A. Willard, Colo
mel Myron NJ. Parker, b. II. Warmer, John
b. Wight. Michael |. Weller. George w.
Cook, Thomas C. Cridley. Thomas l.. Nor
ris, George l.. Hamilton, General George
H. Harries. William w. Dudley. Major
James f. Bell, Cuno II. Rudolph Edward
j. Stellwagen. william II. Rapley, Charles
G. Glover, Charles J. Bell, Colonel James
q. Berret, General II. V, Boynton. Henry
K. Davis Theodore w. Noyes, Arthur g.
Browne, Hon. John w. Foster, John W
Cotton. Clarence f. Norment. General Mel
son A. Miles, William S. Knox, Albert A.
Wilson, A. 5. Worthngton Thomas f.
Walsh, s. w. Woodward, Isador Sachs
John r. Cook. s, II. Kaufman, Louis d.
Wine. Simon Wolf. John T. Devpe.
The committee II made up OF fifty promi-
nent citizens OF Washington. The first
meeting will be held tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
HYMENEAL
RectOr-HOyer,

YORK, Neb,. Dec 16,-(Special. )-0ne OF
the social events and swell weddings OF
the season was the marriage last evening
OF Mr.. Frank Murray Rector, formerly OF
Lincoln, and Miss Rachel 0relia Boyer by
Rev, o. W. Fifer at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Boyer.
A large number OF guests from here and
abroad filled the house. The bride one Of
York's most beautiful young women and
highly accomplished. wore a lovely wedding
costume Of white crepe, brocaded with
lille, OF the valley over white taffeta silS,
trimmed with red lace and lilies OF the val
ley and carrying at the time boquet o.
lilies OF the valley. After the beautiful anG
impressive ceremony there were cougratula-
tions and we'll wishes by the guests, music
by an orchestra and refreshments OF ice
cream. cakcs and candy all made In the
colors Of the evening. pink and white.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Koutsky VIII Cancel Tax

An agreement has been reached whereby
City Treasurer Koutsky will cancel the
paving tax levied for the paving Of Twenty
fifth street. from l. to Q streets. Some time
ago suit was brought by the abutting prop
erty owners and the court ordered Koutsky
To cancel the tax. Acting upon the advice
Of Mayor Kelly and City Attorney Lambert
he refused to do this and was cited for
contempt. The hearing Of the contempt
case came up in the district court Saturday.
When 1t was found that no motion for a
new trial had been filed by the former city
attorney there was nothing to do but to give
up the idea OF appealing the case to the
supreme court. The plaintiffs in the con-
tempt case agreed to pay the costs Of the
action and the case was therefore dismissed
with the understanding that the tax would
be Cancelled.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Examination of Bond History.

In speaking OF the delay in a report OF
the attorneys for C. X. Harmon, the pur-
chaser Of the recent bond issue. a represen-
tative OF an eastern firm of bond buyers said
yesterday that, in his opinion, the delay
looked favorable for the city. He said that
II the bonds were to be turned down on a
technicality a decision would have been
reached some time ago. On account of the
delay this dealer things that thorough ex.
animation OF the history is being made. This
will take some time and possibly there may
be no report for at least two weeks
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17

NEW YORK. Dec. 16-Charles c. Bea-
man, OF the law firm OF Evarts, Choate &
Beaman, Is dead. He died Of heart disease.
having been i'll but three days Mr.. Bea-
man was born In Houlton. Me-. in 1s40. When
a young man he was private secretary to
Charles Sumner and in 1874 married the
daughter of william Evarts. Mr.. Beaman
was consulting attorney to many corpora
tions. a director in some and was general
counsel to the Wisconsin Central railroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17

PRICE, Utah, Dec. 16.-The smallpox
situation in eastern Utah is becoming mos,
alarming. The greater number of the
cases are among the foreign born miners
In the coal camps and IL there is a gen
eral epidemic of the plague the coal out =
put will be materially reduced. There
are nearly 100 cases at scohcld while
Winter Quarters, Clear Creek and Sunny
side camp, in the east end OF Carbon
county, report numerous cases.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Ex-Govcrnor WoIcott III.

BOSTON, Dec. l6.-Former Governor
Roger Wolcott Is reported to have passed a
very bad night. but is said to he resting
more comfortably this evening than at any
time during the day. His condition is re-
gardcd as very serious.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
FRENCH TO BUILD A RACER
Vessel Intended TO Exceed the
Deutschland's Speed Ii Now
Talked About.

Copyright, 1900, by Press Publishing Co)
PARIS, Dec. 16.-(New York World Cable
gram-Special Telegram.)-The French line
has just started to work on a steamer which
is expected to exceed the Deutschland in
speed, though the craft will be somewhat
smaller. Her name is to be La Flander
The Lorraines sister ship, Savole, has been
completed, and will leave on her maiden
start in three weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
NEW FARCE KILLED HIM DEAD
Wealthy Fat Young Man Interrupts a
Performance by Laughing
Himself to Death.

Copyright, 1900. by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, Dec. 16.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram "A young
fat and wealthy fellow, Paul Asterot, died
OF irrepressible laughter at the Gymnase
theater during the performance Of Alfred
Capus' new farce Your Purse or Your
Life Asterots fancee, who was with
him, swooned from the shock. The per-
formance continued after the removal of
the body. ....r...
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Magic CIV Gpssln

The city council is billed for a meeting to-
night.
Miss Daisy. Morris is visiting friends al
Syracuse, Neb.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. +. Blew are visiting rela-
tives at Crum, Neb
Fred l.. Scott has accepted a reportorial
position on the Daily Times
The local lodge of odd Fellows will
initiate twelve members tonight
Wylie Beckett had his pet coon down.
town yesterday exhibiting Il to friends.
Rev Wheeler and Rev Renwick will at.
tend inc ministers retreat at Omaha today
Mrs. a. +. Stryker expects to leave this
week for Galenn. ILL.,, where she vii, vigit
her father.
Rev Irving johnson preached at st
evening. His subject was, Christ and His
Ministry"
At the First Presbyterian church yester.
day morning Rev. DR. r. l.. Wheeler
topic, THE Need of a Revival"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Cation Grows Here,

In the front window OF the Howand Lum-
Der company office at Twenty fourth and NJ
streets several stalks OF home grown cot
ton may be seen This cotton was raised
on the land owned by the company in AL
bright and 1t is stated that It is almost
equal to the southern product. An empoye
of the company who came from the south
some time ago brought with him some cot
ton seed and as an experiment planted O
little patch The result is shown by the
stalks on exhibition.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
War once Reform COMMITTEES.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE secretary Of state
for war, William st. John Broderick has
appointed a committee to deal with the
question of War Office reform. The com
mittee will consider the system of con-
tracts and the possibility Of further de-
Capitalization and more expeditions work
ing The chairman of the committee Is
Clinton Edward Dawklns Of the firm OF
j. S. Morgan & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
IL. l.. Neal.

SILVER CREEK Neb., Dec. 16.-tSpecial
Telegram. AS Presiding Elder II. Fl. MIL
lard entered the pulpit in the Methodist
Episcopal church for the evening services
he was handed a telegram announcing the
death of Rev. X. e. Neal, pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal church at West Point,
Neb. Elder Millard will leave on the early
morning train for West Point and will con-
duct the funeral services OF the deceased
tomorrow afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
DipIomn Win Oncrntor scntrnccd.

CHICAGO Dec. l6.James Armstrong
tan and Independent medical colleges -
and the Illinois Health university was
today sentenced by Judge Kohlsaat to
Armstrong was found guilty of USING the
United States malls to defraId. Testimony
adduced at the trial showed that Arm
strong's institutions We're devoted entirely
to the selling OF diplomas"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
South Omaha News /.

Through the use of bit OF diplomacy
City Attorney Lambert has reduced the
size OF a judgment against the city by at
least $1,000 II was in the case OF
Ebenezer @. Hager, who sued the city
for $1,000, alleging personal injuries caused
by a washout at Twenty-sixth and III
streets. The accident occurred on August
30. 1899. AS 1t was, the jury on Saturday
last returned verdict against the city for
81 900. when in fact verdict OF at least
half the amount asked for was predicted.
IIager in his complaint asserted that
he drove into washout and that his right
shoulder was dislocated. bruised and
broken and that his right arm at the elbow
was fractured. On account of these and
other injuries noted he became weak, sck
and sore and remained so for many days
He further asserted that he had lost the
use Of his right arm and hand and was
permanently injured. So much for his side
OF the story.
When Mr.. Lambert assumed charge Of
the legal department OF the city he asked
the mayor and council to provide him with
man to look up evidence and this was
granted. The documents in the case show
that the special agent of the legal depart
ment used his talents to the best ad-
vantage, as he unearthed similar injury
claim filed with the courts In Council Bluffs
on August s. 1898. In this petition fled
against the city Of Council Bluffs it was
found that the same old right front wheel
of Hager's wagon went into hole In the
street and threw the occupant of the
vehicle out. The description Of the injuries
given In this complaint is nearly Identical!
with those filed against the city of South
Omaha. 1t was alleged in 1898 that Hager
lost the use OF his right arm and the same
thing was alleged in the case just tried.
The two documents were drawn by the
same attorney the dates being a year and
a few days apart.
When Hager was on the stand Saturday
Mr.. Lambert questioned him as to any in
jures he might have received prior to his
having driven into the washout at Twenty
sixth and II streets. The reply was that
he was comparatively an able bodied man
for his age. Then Mr. Lambert handed
the witness the petition he had filed in
Council Bluffs a year ago and asked him to
identify his signature. This was done after
some reluctance. A comparison with the
papers in the two suits showed that they
were almost identical. In Council Bluffs
Hager swore that he was permanently dis
abed and that was year before he was
Injured here, yet he brought up the same
| old charge. This fact of similar charges,
relating to almost the identical injuries,
without doubt caused a reduction In the
amount of the verdict rendered against the
city.
In this case and with these facts before
him City Attorney Lambert will today move
| for a new trial and II this is not granted
the case will be taken to the supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Mans BODY Imbeddcd 4, Ice

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. ia ghastly dis
covery that may bring to light a crime was
made this afternoon by two boys skating
firmly imbedded In the ice the body OF a
man. with the skull badly crushed. The
man had been dead a long time. The
coroner is making an Investigation. The
fact that the pockets of the dead man had
been rified suggests the murder theory
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
COUNT BONI MAY COME over
Indications Point to CasteIlane's In
tentiOn TO Cali on His Brother
in-Law Soon.

Copyright, 1900 by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, Dec. 16.-(New York World
Cabegram-special Telegram Count Boni
de Castellane has sent to different COM
panies for plans Of available accommoda-
tions on steamers sailing Immediately after
the new year, which indicates that he con-
templates a conference with his brother in
law. However, he refuses to discuss his
intentions.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Harmony Club Meets Tonight.

The Harmony club, the recently organized
musical association, will meet in one OF
the rooms at the High school building to-
night for practice Ed p. Baker is the
musical director, He said yesterday that
the club was now composed of about forty
active members, with az many more appll.
cations in view.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
Mrs. Esther GOOdr n n. |.

Mrs. Esther Goodman died yesterday at
the horne OF her son-in-law, Major r. s.
Wilcox. 2109 Writ street Of iniirmities in
cident to advanced age, Mrs. Goodman being
in her list year. She was the mother of
Mrs. r. 5. Wilcox, Mrs w. L. Carman and
w. r. Goodman. The remains will be taken
to Cook county, Illinois, for interment.
The funeral services will be held at the
Wilcox residence this afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
waIcott nnnd Cboynski Not 10 Fight.

CHICAGO, Dec. I6-The fight between
Joe Walcott and Joe Choynski, scheduled
for December n, has been postponed In
definitely. This action is a result OF the
unsatisfactory contest between Cans and
McGovern on last Thursday. as IL was
impossibfe to secure a paying attendance
for another battle so soon after the Cans
MCQOyern AFFAIR.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
DR.. Henry Barton Fellows.

CHICAGO. Dec. 16.-Dr. Henry Barton
Fellows. former dean Of the Hahnemann
Medical college and for thirty years a pro-
fessor in that institution, died at his home
today. DIR. Fellows. who was in his Gath
year, had beeen ailing for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
CHICAGO CIothier Rnpl.ru,,

CHICAGO Dec. 16.-sol Wolfe. retail
clothier, has filed petition in bankruptcy.
Liabilities. s25O,OOO assets. $3.50 900. Henry
l.. Wilson, an attorney, has been appointed
receiver. The largest creditors are Chi
cago, Philadelphia and New York men.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 16.-The building
occupied by the construction department
at the Norfolk navy yard was destroyed by
fire this evening. The building contained
all the papers and plans OF the construc-
tion department. Over 1000 drawings and
over $1,000 worth of live oak timber
were destroyed. Total loss, over $200,000
Origin Of the fire unknown.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17
damages Fremont Residence.

FREMONT. Neb,, Dec, l6,--(special Tele-
gram. Fire at Q o'clock tonight did 5000
damage to a building at Tenth and X streets
owned by 8. N. Watson and occupied by
w. W. Dreyfoos. There was a loss OF $500
on the furniture also.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 16.-Johnny
son In the fifteen-mile motor-paced race
and clipped fifteen seconds from the record.
The time made was PAST. Lawson held the
former worlds record of 25:l2.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to
cure. T.. w. Grcve's signature is on each
box 25c