Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 21, 1901, Page 1

! PART L E THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE. ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, 1871. OMAHA, SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL CRISIS IN BRITAIN Pesition of the Palishury Geverament Has Become Oritical. GLOOMIEST OUTLOOK IN SOUTH AFRICA Dmin of Dark Continent Daily Grows Mer Burdensome, PUBLIC DISCONTENT AND DEPRESSION Exspert Duty en Coal May Have to Be Abandened. TERRIFIC UPROAR IN CENTERS OF TRADE in the Cabinet Beach— ces of & Cab Chancellor Responsibility, (Copyright, 1901, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 20.—~(New York World Cablegram—Special Telegram.)—The Salis- bury government's position s becoming critical. The budget proposals have brought matters to a crisis and, coupled with the gloomy outlook In South Africa, whose financial draln upon Great Britain s daily heavier, while the prospects of re- couping are diminishing in a corresponding ratio, contribute to create great public dis- content and depression, as well as party demoralizatio It Is fully belleved that the chancellor of the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, will be compelled to abandon the shilling export duty on coal, us a terrific uproar Is being ralsed in all the mining and shipping centers, eral unionists, members of Parllament, are interested in having it plainly stated that persistenco in maintain- 10g that duty means (he loss of their votes, There are evidences of a cabal within the cabinet against Chancellor Hicks-Beach, for since his budget statement was made to the House of Commons the normal con- servative majority of 138 has not been above 60, owing to the slackness of the min- tsterial whips, while it fell twice to 44 A pecullarity of the situation fs that tmperlalism has reduced the country to such a pass that the opposition s more anxious to keep the government stewing in its jingo juice than to assume responsi- bility. KING MIXES HIS CORONETS Titled Beauty in a Dilemmn Because She Covets Jewels Worth Double the Limit. (Copyright, 191, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram—Speclal Telegram ) — Society has been hugely diverted over a recent demonstration of King Edward's ‘“near- ness,” Willing to make a handsome present on his ‘accession to a beautitul lady of title, for whom he long has entertained an ad- miration, he Instructed a Jeweler to sub- mit & number of diamond ornaments for her ladyship to choose from. The king fixed the limit of price at $5,000, | but the lady's eye was caught by a coronet ot double that value. She arranged to take 1t, agreeing to pay tho extra $5,000 herself. The king was to be left to belleve that it was ouly worth the amount he hud fixed. The jeweler duly brought the coronet to Marlborough house. The King expressed great admiration of the coronet and asked the price. The jeweler replied, “five thou- sand dollars.” The King thereupon ordered a check drawn, immediately retaining the coronet. Imagine the chagrin of the titled beauty when four evenings later, at bridge dinn she saw her $10,000 coronet gracing raven tresses of another for whom kin herselt. Meantime the jeweler has received an or- der from the king for another $5,000 coronet for the titled beauty, who Is In an awkward quandary, as oh account of the first coro- net she must elther pay $5,000 extra to the Jeweler or allow him to pocket the King's cond check and go without the second’ coronet. The king s said to be completely oblivi- ous of this curlous situation. FEAR FOR RUSSIAN ALLIANCE French OMcials Think Sympathy w Canr's Enemies May Resalt Serlou the the | admiration was warmer than for | (Copyright, 1901, by Press Publishing Co.) ARIS, April 20.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—A protest sgalnst the sanguinary repression of the soclalistic university students and working- men in Russia, who demand freedom, and signed by 300 Russlan professors, artists, authors and physiclans, representing the t thought in the czar's realm, waus re- cently sent to the Europeon press, “In the hope that the clvilized world's indignation | would avenge ‘he hideous war agaiust ! progress.’ This appeal hag stirred France greatly In every city and town meetings are biing | beld to “denounce Russ barbarous | potism.” Iu Parls these meetings oceur | dally, often gather.ng more than 10,000 pe wons. Today an open letter, sigued by French numes universally famous, was pub- | Ushed in the papers, warning the czar that the soclalistic development was resistless because it was reasonable; that it could | Dot be stopped by the murder of a fow hundred generous souls, who were merely demanding their rights; that unless the officials gullty of tho recent outrages were | severely punished the czar himself must bo denounced as & cowardly, though | crowned assassin, Manifestations of that sort have gained such mportance that the French govern- | ment s uneasy lest the czar be displeased, Officlal newspapers are beginning to publish warnings that the alliance may be com- L promis HAS TO BID. WITH CLARK Morgan Finds Montuna Scmator an Expeusive Thorn in Parchase of Pleture, (Copyright, 191, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram — Speclal Telegram,)—Lockett Agvew of the firm of Thomas Agnew & Bons, states that J. Plerpont Morgan paid $150,000 for the Gainsborough portrait of the duchess of Devonshire, which was re- cently recovered in the United States. Mr. Morgan's first offer for the picture was | blegram — Speclal $126,000, but Senator W. A. Clark of Mon- POPE PRAYS FOR PRESIDENT es Will Deal Fairly nd Other Hopes United & with Againnido ol (Copyright, 191, by Press Publishing Co.) ROME, April 20.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—The pope granted a special audience to Senator John W. Kean of New Jersey and Perry Heath, secretary of the republican national com- mittee, this week. The interview, which was most cordlal, lasted half an hour. His hollness first addressed Senator Kean, usk- ing several questions about the industrial and economical development of the United States and showing himself perfectly famil- far with the most important problems of | national fe and Atlantic, Addressing Mr. Heath, tho pope asked several questions about President McKin- ley, for whom he entertains the greatest friendship and esteem. His holiness wished to be informed us to Mr. McKinley's per- sonal sentiments toward Catholics, and ap- peared satisfied when told that the presi- dent was animated by the greatest fmpar- tality and justice toward them. Ie re- called with pleasure that Monsignor Ireland had been appointed to represent officially the president ut the unveiling of the La- fayette statue in Paris. His holiness expressed the hope that Aguinaldo’s capture might mark the be- gloning of an cra of peace and general contentment in the Philippines. He hoped the United States would deal fairly with the natives. The holy father brought the audience to a close by giving his apostolic blessing to his visitors and their familles, likewlse blessing the president and the United States, for whose greatness and prosperity, added the pope, he often prays. Senator Kean and Mr. Heath said they tound Leo XIIl looking remarkably well. He was extremely lively and talkative, marvelously so for a man of his exceptional age. The holy father has decided to spend $20,000 in repairing the vatican observatory, %0 a8 to allow of a magnificent telescope belng set up, the gift of the duke de Lou- bat. RUSSIANS STILL IN FERMENT Disturbances Continue Among Many of the ersity Students, Including Theologin prosperity beyond the (Copyright, 191, by Press Publishing Co.) T. PETERSBURG, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram—Special Telegram.)—Dis- turbances among the Russian university stu- dents have by no means ended. The the- ological schools of Russia, at Irkutsk and Kieff, have been the scene of extraordinary demonstrations against Poebyedonostzeff, the head of the synod which excom- municated Tolstol. Durlng a lecture on church history Riasum, a student, cried out: “Hurrah for Tolstol!" and the young priests jumped to thelr feet and cheered wildly. The pro- fessor vaiply tried to quell the disturb- ance. Next day the ringleaders were ore dered off to monasteries for six months' coufiuement as & penance. In Irkutsk theological students were dis- covered reading soclalist tracts and in correspondence with soclallst leaders in Poland. In Kleft the wmstropolitin™"hah been obliged to dismliss several prominent stu- dents from the theological seminary on the ground that they would not be safe leaders for the people were they conse- crated as pricsts. Their companions sent a strongly worded letter of remonstrance, declaring that they all felt and thought alike. This ferment among the university stu- dents, of whom there are 40,000 in Rus- sia, shows how deep the existing dissatis- faction goes and how it has invaded circles hitherto noted for their extreme apathy. WOULD MARRY PRESIDENT Deluded Countess Threatens to Sue Loubet for Hreach of Promine. (Copyright, 1901, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, April 20.—(New York World Ca- egram.)—President Loubet no sooner returned from the Franco-Ttalian festivities on the Mediter- ranean coast this week than he met with a disagrecable experience. In the after- noon fifty of the most familiar guests of the president, comprising most of the am- bassadors, thelr wives and daughters, gath- erod informally in the palace garden to welcome back the executive. The weather was gorgeous und the party was full of the spirit of merriment, when suddealy a well dressed woman of 40, beautitul and so aristocratic in bearing that the guards, and servants, feeling suro she was a guest, had allowed her to pass without question, stepped across the lawn to where the presi- dent and Mume. Loubet #at in large rockers. There tho stranger charged the prosident with haviug shametully fiirted with her ten years ago, when he had, after a long court- ship, offered marriage (o her one night at Trouville. The woman evidently was In- sane, yet sho behaved with such lmpres- sively dclorous dignity that the whole bril- llant assembly was absolutely made dumb for a fow minutes. Then an officer took the stranger's arm, saying: “Come, the presi- dent will follow us inside, where the mat- ter can be discussed more suitably." The woman warned the amazed Loubet unless he married her before Sunday she wpuld suo him for breach of promise. Later it was found that the deluded intruder was Countess Germaine Vanleur. She is a con- firmed but harmless lunatic. PRINCESS VICTORIA THROWN dmot [ Emphansis, 1901, by s Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram—Specinl Telogram.)—Queen Vic- toria once prohibited bicyclists and auto- mobiles from using the bread walk in Windsor park, and (his week her grand- daughter, Princess Victoria, who 1s staying at Windsor castle, was stopped and thiown oft her bicycle by the janitor, who failed to recognize her. The princess, who is an ardent cyclist, bad just returned from a three weeks' tour in Wales and was riding with her lady-in-waiting, Lady Musgrave. geant Green, the pensioner on duty, called to the women to stop. They disre- garded his order and he caught the prin- cess' handlebars. She fell, hurting her ankle. Lady Musgrave explained who they were. Green replied that he was sorry, but his orders to prevent cyclists from using the walk were unqualified. The princess, who was in much pain, said it was stupid of him not to recognize her. A carriage was sent to tako her back to the castle, Next day Green recelved a note from the princess. saying he was quite right in tullfiiling kis instructions, and apologizing astiness in complaining, but she T ©'s Orders Are (Copyright tana raised the bid to $150,000 and Morgan | advised him never to catch the handlebars, was forced to oqual that figure In order te secure the portrait, 1 s it destroyed & machine. the rider's coutrol over SHAMROCK'S SUCCESS Lady Dufferin's Ory as Bmash Goes the Ohampagne Bottle. CHALLENGER TAKES PLUNGE GRACEFUL LY Great Orowd of Bpectators Hurrah and “Hope Sbe'll Wi ! M'KINLEY'S HEALTH TOAST AT BANQUET 8ir Thomas Lipton Speaks Warmly of His Amerioan Friends. HE HAS MANY DISTINGUISHED ¢ .S & A and nter- Watson Forced to Make n 8¢ Amid Much Good-Natures in the Craft. (Copyright, 101, by Press Publishing Co.) GLASGOW, April 20.—"Success 1o Sham- rock I cried Lady Dufferin today, and the bottle of champagne crashed into frag- ments on the new challenger's bow as bo- tween the big pontoons it was lowered into the Leven at 12:45 o'clock p. m. Then the dramatic silence was broken by cheer after cheer from the invited guests and the crowds that filled all the vantage ground in Dennys' yards and vicinity. Great crowds assembled upon both banks of the river, who saluted the new boat with cries ot “'Hope she'll win!" The fairway was crowded with steamers and small craft. There was a prodigal display of flags and bunting. The chal- lenger was floated without a hitch, al- though the pontoons carried It in such a position that its bowsprit was only about two feet out of water. It was towed to Glasgow, where it will be taken out of the pontoons and rigged. Sir Thomas Lipton’s distinguished guests went from Glasgow to the launch in a spe- clal train. The party was made up of persons of distinction from England, Ire- land and Scotland, and Included: The marquis and marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, the marquis of Breadalbane, Viscount Charlemont, Lord Frederick Blackwood, Lord and Lady Blythswood, Sir James Mus- grave, Lord Plunkett, Lord Provost Chis- holm, Lord Advocate Hon. Charles Russell, the lord mayor of Belfast, Sir James and Lady Thompson, 8ir David and Lady Rich- mond and Hon. W. J. Pirle and Mrs. Pirle. Drink Health of McKinley, Sir Thomas entertained his guests at a large luncheon at Denny's offices after the launching. The health of President Me- Kinley was drunk with great enthuslasm after that of the royal family. The lord provost of Glasgow proposed Sir Thomas Lipton's health, referring to the indomitable perseverance which had en- abled him to reach the position he had achieved toda He pald a tribute .to American fairness. " Sir Thomss in replying, amid frequent cheers, expressed his entire tigtaction with the bullding and designing of the yacht. Mr. Watson, he declared, was sec- ond to nmone. He had worked night and day for montns to prepare a boat worthy of his skill and the contest. “I think I may say,” he sald, “‘that, apart from the technical excellence of the de- sign, he bhas turned out a boat which, I have every confidence, will bring back the cup.” “To the Dennys,” he sald, “are due thanks for their enthusiasm and interest. They have constructed the most exquisite specimen of the shipbuilders’ art that ever floated in British waters. Mr. Jameson and Captaln Sycamore are men who will not be found wanting. Sycamore is un- doubtedly head and top of the tree of his profession, while what Mr. Jameson does not know about salling is hardly worth the trouble of learning. Praises American Skill, “The last time I had the worst possible luck in Mr. Fife’s {llness. I know more than 1 did two years ago. I do not mini- mize the enormous task of bringing back the cup. No one knows better than I the skill of our American cousins. Never- theless we go across feeling sure of lift- ing the cup. Everything that could po sibly be thought of to secure success has been done. “I am looking forward with the greatest pleasure to the conte: 1 am going among very good friends, of which I had abundant proof the last time, when everything by the public, the government and the pre: was done to assist the Shamrock. I am perfectly sure that it I had won the cup it would have been recelved In a sports- manlike spirit in America. You may all be assured that the best boat will win. Should it be our fortune to bring back the cup, when the Americans come across we would not be lacking in extending to them a truly British welcome.” Peter Denny proposed the health of Lady Dufterin, and Sir Thomas Lipton presented her with a jeweled souvenir of the oc- casion. Lord Dufferin replied, declaring there was not a woman in England who did not share his wife's hope that the Shamrock 11 would win the succe: eloquently de- sired. Sir Thomas Lipton's second effort was one of the greatest sporting and most chivalrous circumstances in maritime his- tory. Mr. Watson, replying to the toast to his health, was embarrassed, running his hands through his hair. He made a speech, amid roars of laughter and applause. Watson Beats to Windward, “I do not know,” he began, diffidently, “that we should say much about the ship. It's & good job. I hope it will do well. 1 was reading an old book the other day that we should not boast till we have taken off our armor. “Regarding Lipton,” sald Mr. Watson, “he bas planked down the money and sald: ‘Go ahead. “My very goad friend, Willle Fife,” he sald, “is among others who have helped us. I am delighted to see him and his old father here. He has given us the most generous assistance. Mr. Ward, manager of the Dennys' works, made speech, in which he showed the interest and enthuslasm of the men. FASTEST CHALLENGER OF ALL Experts Admit Shamrock Looks Like & Skimming DI but Insist She Can Sai (Copyright, 1901, by Press Publishing Co.) GLASGOW, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram — Special Telegram.) — The World's special yachting correspondeut, who saw Shamreck II launched today and in- spected the boat both before and after the launchiog, Insofar as anyone was permitted to do, thinks the yacht reveals few strik- (Continued on Seventh Page.) o 1901 —-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. CASTELLANES ARE HONORED Boni and His Wife Are Notable Guestn at American Embuwsy in v Press Publishing Co.) -(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—Count and Countess Boni de Castellane were made almost guests of honor at the latest dinner given by General and Mrs. Porter at the American embassy. This fagt has been a subject of much comment Willlam Waldorf Astor, after a pro- longed stay in Florence, returned here Wednesday and has spent the time since then In inspecting houses, having commis- sloned agents to find him a Paris home. He took an early train yesterday for Blois, (Copyright, 191, PARIE, April 20 intending to go through the lovely Touraine slon, where several estates with historic istles have been offered for sale. His aecretary says that Mr. Astor would prefer to take a residence fn Touraine, which fs easlly accessible by train in two or three hours, ratber than in Parls, where ho would ouly maintain &n apartment. It seems that Mr. Astor himself first spoke of abandoning hiz English nationality in favor of the French, but it may have been a jest. At any rate, he cannot be natural- 1zed here before maintaining for some years a permanent residence. Among the notables now here, back from the south of France, where the season Is rapldly closing, are family, Mrs. Astor, George W. Vander- bilt and family, who came three weeks ago by way of Berlin; Mrs. Cornwallis West (Lady Randolph Churchill), Mrs. Arthur Paget, who, after a brief stay at Canes, came here for the opening of the salon, always a most fashionable event; Lady Sarah Wilson, who recently applied to the police for protection from a rich German officer who fell in love with her vhotograph in South Africa, traced her to Europe and has annoyed her continually; Eugene Hig- glns, Harry Thaw, a_young Pittsburg mil- lionatre; King Leopold and Princess Clem- entine, Mrs. Spreckels, Gardner, Mrs. Lorillard Spencer, Sebastian Schlessinger and Miss Schlessinger, Colonel Mapleson, John Drexel and family and W, B. Thomas, a Boston millionaire, his wite and two daughters, both of whom are en- gaged to marry French noblemen. Emma Eames and her husband, the artist, Jullan Story, have just reopened thelr lovely-house on United States square with a great entertainment, at which more of the wealthy and the celebrated were gath- ered together than have been seen at any slmilar affair in years. OWN SONS CONDEMN HER This Cuts Clara Ward More Deeply bhan the Disgust of the Clv- ilized Worl (Copyright, 191, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, April 20.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—Clara Ward, with her gipsy husband, Rigo, spent ten deys here on their way to Egypt from London, where they now are. The Prin- cess de Chimay wept bitterly when the two boys by her first busband declined to see her. They are good-sized lads, and thelr actlon was voluntary. Their condemnation of her wild elopement has evidently cut ber deeper than the manMest disgust of the civilized world. Mrs. Riga du: jon the news paper story that she is the mother of twins, saying she has no children by Rigo: The Hungarian fiddler, when he was in- terviewed by the World correspondent, showed the most dumfounding indifference toward his American wife. He went so far as to say: “‘She can’t be more tired of this cramped life than I am. If now she cloped with an- other man, that would be a solution, but a woman can't elope alone, and my wife is no longer very fresh or attractive.” In the presence of the princess Rigo confirmed her statements that they had made arrangements to appear in a Paris music hall next fall. In London they ex- pected to sign immediately for an engage- ment for May and June, either at the Al- hambra or the Empire. The manage- ments just now, she said, are trying to out- bid each other. Rigo, who is really a re- markable violinist, will play <olos and be accompanled by the whole orc iestra. The princess, who can’t sing or act, will appear conspicuously fn a box. This being adver- tised 18 expected to prove a sufficlent at- traction. The princess won't appear under $100 & night. PARIS CONFIRMS THE STORY Duke and Duch 1tal Are in French Cap- at Different Hote (Copyright, 1901, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram—Spectal Telegram.)—A rumor 1s spreading here that there Is an estrange- ment between the duke of Marlborough and the Vanderbilt family, including his wife, the duchess. This story was brought here from England by people moving in the most arlstocratic eircles of London, and the Anglo-American colonies of the conti- nent have observed many things which are construed as a confirmation of the re- port, It has been remarked, for instance, that while the duchess was having & gay time at Monte Carlo, the duke remained In London and Parls, though he is very fond of the azure coast. Three days before his wlife returned here the duke went to Spain, where nothing seemingly attracted him. He got back yesterday and now both are in Paris at different hotels. SUSPECTED OF CANAL SCHEME J. Plerpont Morgan Carnegle, Ma es to Conmult ut (Copyright, 191, by & Publishing Co) LONDON, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram—Special Telegram.)—J. Plerpont Morgan went from here to Paris on his way to Alx les Bains. He will confer there with Andrew Carnegle. Mr. Morgau privately disclaimed any participation in an isthmian canal scheme, but it 1s be- leved that he is in Burope in connection with the Panama project as well as other big undertakings. Andrew Carnegle is to dine with the London Chamber of Commerce in June. FROHMAN BUYS A PLAY Wil Try It in New York Under the Title “Hin Unf; Luck (Copyright, 191, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, April 20.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—Charles Froh- man and Paul Potter left today, after spending a week here. Mr. Frohman went to London and Mr. Potter to his charming Swiss home at Ouchy, on the Lake of Geneva. Frohman found nothing suitable to buy among the plays now running here except “"La Velne,” by Alfred Capus, which will be done in New York next autumn ui der the name of “His Unfailing Luck Mr. Frohman is busy with his many Londou productions and will not retura to Parls until Jume, Andrew Carnegle and | r. and Mrs. Frank UNHAPPY CONSUELO 8he and the Duke Have Lived A Ohristmas. SOCIETY FREELY CANVASSES SEPARATION Faults Admitted on PEeth Bides, bat ! Husbaad Blamed. WARLBOROUGH UNPOPULAR EVERYWHERE Since His Benve of His Own Importance Proves Overpowering. OFFENSIVE ATTITUDE TOWARD AMERICANS e Even Her Relatives Cold-Shouldered by Her Huaband, Who Owes E thing to Them — Develop= ments Are Predicted. (Copyright, 1001, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, April 20.—(New York World Cablegram—Special Telegram.)—The duke and duchess of Marlborough have not been llving together since Christmas. This fact | has for some time provoked a crop of rumors, as it s no longer possible to be- Ieve that the separation is otherwise than | deliberate. The subject is now freely can- vassed in soclety, and sensational develop- ments are predicted. At the beginning of the hunting season 1t was announced that they had taken Sysonby lodge, Leicestershire, as usual, to hunt with the Quorn pack, but the duke went there alone. The duchess bunted with the Heythorp hounds from Blenheim. It was on the run with these hounds that she met with her accident. Even after the accident the duke did not return to Blen- heim, but the duchess came to London and went on for & couple of weeks to Parls, again alone. For Christmas the duke and duches: were at Blenheim with a small family party for a few days, since which he has been dividing time between London and Lelcestershire, while the duchess has been going and coming between London and Blenheim. She finally went to Monte Carlo to join her brother, W. K. Vander- biY, Jr., with whom she has been ever since, and is now in Paris. The duke never appeared at Monte Carlo, but went on a tour in Spain, spending Easter at Seville. Faults on Both Sides. It {s rumored that the estrangement be- gan before the duke went to the war, and that since he came back it has widened. According to their friends, there are faults on both sides and these developments are considered not unnatural, seeing the ex- tremely carly age at which the duchess was married. The duke is not popular anywhere. His sense of his.own importance is overpower- ing. His attitude toward Americans must constantly affront the duchess, for, how- ever anglicized she may have become, she "Sammiot iike to ses even her relatives cold- shouldered by her husband, who owes everything to them. The fact that they hitherto have been regarded as a most exemplary attached couple makes their estrangement excit all the more remark, and its duration im- dicates that it 1s caused by no ordinary tiff, but by a radical incompatabllity of temper. COUNCIL OF INTELLIGENCE Twelve Natlons Scnd Brainy Men to Unive Federation In aris. (Copyright, 191, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, April 20.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—A most inter- estiug congress is now being held here. It is composed of savants representing twelve nations, whose purpose 18 to establish a universal federation of men of learning and sclentific investigators from all over the world in order to secure more system- atle efforts In research and a more rapid interchange of results obtained. Germany has sent eleven of her most fa- mous men, while England, Russia, Switzer- land, Scandinavia and Italy are largely rep- resented. The fact that the United Stat has sent only one delegate, Prof. Goodale of Washington, {s commented upon with a tonishment by the mewspapers. The congress has decided in favor of the establishment of an international academy, to which only the most famous men of all countrles, physiclans, philosophers and scientists may be elected, to constitute the foundation for this supreme council of hu- man intelligence, as Zola designates it. FEMALE BLUEBEARD ESCAPES Jeanne Volente Has Been Married Eight Times that the Police Know About. (Copyright, 1%01, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, Aprll 20.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—A female Bluebeard has just eluded the French po- lice, taking away all the records of her numerous marriages and her clever sup- pression of her husbands. Dissatisfied with her maiden name of Jeanne Volante, she has borne successively the names of eight men, whom she wedded. Recently the mysterious disappearance of the hushand of the jolly buxom hostess of a small inn at Clichy cavsed the people to wonder, es- pecially when three months later she mar- ried a lad of 18 years, who had been a boarder, without yetting a divorce. The authorities when notified of the case went to arrest them, but the couple got wind of it and escaped. Papers found showed that the little woman had been married eight times in different towns, but had never been divorced. The disappearance of her husbands had never been explained, but suspicion had never been aroused before Now, If the police succeed in discovering the woman Inukeeper, it is thought that an astounding serles of crimes will be un- folded. Adelalde Patti and her young husband are the social lions of the hour In Parls. The diva came from the Riviera purposely to give two charity performances. She re- celved such ovations that she may sign a contract for ten more concerts. BERLIN KNOWS OF NO PLOT New York Story of Intended Asi fnation of Emperor Willlam cks Confirnintion, BERLIN, April 30.—Some of the papers here print a special dispatch from New York setting forth that the police here have discovered a plot against the life of Em- peror Willlam and that one of the leaders, & man named Romaglio, has heen arrestod. The story Is not coufirwed by the Derli lcrlmtnll police, THE BEE BULLETIN, Forecast for Warmer in Fair; Souther] Sunda rtion—Monday Winds Pa 1 Great Britain Faces n Criste. aunched 1l Pushed for I* Verdict In the Ripley ¢ Nebraskn Banks Are ¥ negle's Nume Hnits Outlaws Must Surrender irs at So ) Denomination Involved, Echoes of 1 Anterooms, Last Week Omaha tety. Woman in Club and Charity. awe Hall Games, 11l Stnggers the Helr neil ing World. Frelght Circles, teurs Are Dol rin' Recollection Nebraska Drumme Soun to Meet. Mannge n Omaha. torium S " 1 |16 17 = 1mn inish of a 20 War Betw 21 Commerci Japan and Ruj and Financial News. Temperature at Omaha APPLAUDS MR. Prestdent McKinley Indorses His De- votion to Party and Discusses Nebraska's Future, ROSEWATER WASHINGTON, April 20.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—Mr, Edward Rosewater called on President McKinley today and was heartily recelved by the chief executive. The pres- ident congratulated Mr. Rosewater on the outcome of the senatorial election in Ne- braska and thought the editor of The Bee had shown splendid devotion to the repub- lican party by withdrawing from the con- test at the time he did, thereby asking the Douglas county delegation to support Mr. Millard. The president and.Mr. Rosewater discussed the future policy of the state and altogether had a real old-fashioned visit. Mr. Rosewater arranged to present Sena- tors Millard and Dietrich to the president on Tuesday, Senator Millard being expected to arrive in Washington tomorrow. Later in the day the editor of The Bee had an extended interview with Chairman Hanna of the national committee and afterward called at the State department. Conteat for Dankota District. The contest that was participated in be- tween Senator Kyle and Senator Gamble and Representative Burke during the closing days of the last congress over the appoint- ment of a collector for the new Dakota in- ternal revenue district is to be renewed here mext week. Mesars. Gamble and Burke left Washington several weeks ago with the impression that Herman Aller- mann of Yankton would be appointed col- lector and that headquarters for the dis- trict would be established at Aberdeen. Senator Kyle is after both appointment and headquarters. His candidate s C. D. Col- lins of Groton and the probabilities have been recently that Collins would land the place. The matter has assumed such a phase that the warring statesmen regard their presence here as bighly essential. Sen- ator Kyle is the first arrival and Messrs. Gamble and Burke are expected Monday. It 1s evident that the question as to who is to 0. K. the South Dakota patronage bas not yet been settled, although it is expected here that the regular republicans will finally win. Indian Agency Matte There are several matters here requiring attention of South Dakotans over which there are expected to be differences of opinion. The Sisseton agency and the dis- missal of Agent Johnson is one matter that will be discussed with the officials of the Interlor department, a: well as other pending Indian matte) There will be no objection to Johnson's dismissal, but the abolishment of the agency will no doubt bring about a protest from Gamble and Burke. The officials say that they con- template making an adjustment of the Sis- #eton matter which will be satisfactory to South Dakota republicans, raska Indians Arrive, Delegations of Indians from the Omaha and Winnebago reservation in Nebraska have arrived here, .accompanied by Agent Mathewson, and called on Indian Commis- sloner Tonner today and arranged for a formal conference concerning grievances of tribes. SAINTS FOR MANY FIELDS Conference ut Independence Closes with Assigning Ministers to Inces Here nnd Abroad. KANSAS CITY, April 20.—The closing sesslon of the forty-elghth conference of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints was held today at Independence, Mo., today. A report was made relative to the case of Elder E. C. Briggs of the mission of Indiana, which virtually sus- tained the quorum of twelve. By a rising vote each of the varlous or- ganizations of the church was sustained in its work. H. R. Mills was elected to fill the vacancy on the board of publication. A committee of three was appointed and authorized to select an expert auditor to go over the books of the bishop. Many appointments were made today. Some of the ministers will go to various places in Europe and others will be placed in charge of fields In the United States and Canada. Just before adjournment several ordinations were made with the usual im- pressive ceremonies. MAD MULLAH IS BAD MAN Has Forty Thousand Followers and Some Powder that He's Wil ing to Burn, ADEN, Arabla, April 20.—The Mad Mul- lah is now at Lassidar, four days' march down the Tugdayr river, It is understood he has 40,000 followers, fncluding 8,009 horsemen, and quantities of ammunition obtained from an unknown source. A Brit- ish force will shortly be concentrated at Burao, preparatory Lo & general advaunce ia comjunction with the Abyssinlans, Wins the Mateh. | 3 PAGES 1 TO 12. E OHI0 VALLEY FLOOD Rain and Bnow Combine te Bwell It to Vast aad Terrible Proportio WEATHER BUREAU SOUNDS AN ALARM @ives General Waraing, that Property and Life May Be Baved, PITTSBURG SUFFERS MOST SEVERELY City is Deluged and Its Workingmen Foroed into Idleness. | CINCINNATI AND CLEVELAND HARD HIT Precipitat und Telep o Heavy that Telegraph en Are Downed r Grow WASHINGTON, April 20.—~The weather bureau tonight fssued the following: “The excessive rains of the last twenty- four (o thirty-six hours over the upper Ohfo watershed have caused a very rapid and dangerous rise in the upper Ohlo river and its tributaries. “In anticipation of a flood of declded proportions warnings were lssued this morning of a thirty-foot stage at Pittsburg during tonight and a danger line stage, or over, below Pittsburg as far as Ports- mouth, 0. “At 7 p. m. the stage of water at Pitts- burg was 24.6 feet, 2.6 foet above the danger line, a riso of 7.2 feet sinco 8 n. m. and rising half a foot an hour; at Parkersburg the stage was 34.8 feet, a rise of seven feet sinco 8 a. m., and 1.2 teet below the danger line, and still rising; at Cincinnati the stage was 30.8 foet, a rise of 4.7 feet since & a. m. and rising, but still fifteen feet below the danger line “As it is still raining over the upper Ohio valley it impossible tonight to venture a definite forecast across the flood wave, It will, however, move wl'l‘y down the Ohio river and stages above the™ danger lines will no doubt be reached us far as Cincinnati by Sunday night or Mon- day. “Flood warnings have been widely dis- tributed, particularly in the vicinity ot Pittsburg, and reports received tonight fn- dicato that great amount of portable property has been removed to places of security. Speclal reports have been called for from the flooded district on Sunday morning, when further information will be glven and additional warnings f{ssued if necessary. The situation below Cincinnati will be carefully watched and prompt and timely warnings will be issued if pveces- sary.” IS APPALLING AT PITTSBURG City Flooded, Lives Loat, Milla Clos aud Thousands of Work- men Kdle. PITTSBURG, April 20.—The city Is a center of a widespread and disastrous storm. For a radius of 160 miles in west- ern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohlo and West Virglola raln or snow has been falling al- most without Intermission for three day: Mountain streams have become torrents. Creeks are swollen and out of their banks and the big rivers are oceuns of turbid water. Flood records, it s expected, will be broken before the water subsides. The financial loss cannot be estimated. In addition to the hundreds of thousands, and perhaps milllons of dollars it will cost to put large manufacturing plants in com- mission again, tens of thousands of skilled workmen are thrown out of employment und lose their wages fust at a time when all the iron and steel millls are rushed with orders. Tonight thousands of people are lylng In the upper rooms of their water-soaked houses without heat, light or food. Where &as fuel is used the pipes are flooded and cut off and what coal there may be is under five to ten feet of water. nger Plays a Part. Schoenville, the home of the Pressed Steel Car company, s completely sur- rounded by water. The workers and their families constitute a community of several thousand persons. If the flood does not quickly subsided the company store will bs unablo to meet the demand for food of a multiutde beleaguered by flood. Wheeling, W. Va., fears the most dis- astrous flood in its history. The weather- wise say the river will make a new high record at that polnt. The wmountain streams of the war-born state are gushing down the billsides with resistless force, Behind this comes the floodtide of the Ohlo, fed by the Monongahela, Allegheny, Beaver and other tributarie From forty-five to fifty feet of water is feared at Wheellng, which means an immense loss of property, followed by destitution and sickness for those least able.to bear it. In many parts of Pennsylvanla and Ohlo probably the heaviest snow storm ever known at this season of the year has been raging for two days. At Oll City the oll exchange went out of business temporarily because it was im- possible to secure quotations from New York, Pittsburg and other points. Reports from Oblo towns are to the effect that where gas is the regular fuel dealers are making arrangements to deliver coal. One railroad in Ohlo has passenger trafus alled and engines sent to thelr assistance are burled in the snow, Meantime the pas- sengers must depend on nearby farmhousts for suficient food to prevent starvation, Several Narrow Escapes. Several narrow escapes from death have been reported and it is sadly probable that when the yellow, sticky flood subsides it may reveal a number of ghastly secrets. To estimate the financlal loss at this time is impossible and what appears a reasonable guess 1s appalling in its immensity. Steam and electric road tracks are washed out and in some caees the fracks have been | washed out. Where the snow and rain pre- vailed the telegraph and telephone wircs went down and the costly railroad and other bridges have been washed away and their plers weakened. The big manufac- turing plants in this, the industrial center of the world, have sutfered severely. The cost of repairs Is but a small item in com- parigon to the delay in filling the orders with which all the plants are crowded. Many merchants In the submerged districts are losers on stock in cellars and thousands have spent money to pay for help to remove thelr goods But the most serlous item of all will fol- low the flood. That is the little homes that almost ruined and the sickness that vitably succeeds, and this falls upon the poorer class of people. At midnlght Vrank Ridgeway, local of- ficial forecaster, issied a bulletin to the effect that the Allegheny and Monongahels rivers would probably ruq'. the twenty-