Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 15, 1880, Page 1

- maha Dailn VOL. IX. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1880. NO. 282 Established 1871 'MORNING EDITION. P;ice F ivevce;\t; WASHINGTON. The House Wrestles With the Legislative Appro- priation Bill. The Adjournment Reported to ‘the House-—Amendments Proposed. Filllbustering to be Under- taken in the House to De- feat Adjournment. Pendleton Says if There Were Awy Fraude-in Louisiana ‘They Havew't Been Froyen. Postmaster James Declines ’ 1o be a Candidate for P. M. General. £ ~GROWAY NOMINATED. Bpbelal dispatch 1o The Bee. ‘Wasnixerox, May 13—4 p. m — The president nominatel N. ti. Ord- wa; of New Hampehirs, for.governor of Dakota territory. Wasemnerox, May 14—4 p. m.— In the senate a large number of manu- facturers’ petitions for the pasrage of the Eaton tsriff bill were presented. The president has spproved the con- sular and diplomatic bill, and the bill for the relief of settlers on public lands. CABINET MEETING. Dispatch to Tus Bas. ‘Wasurxotox, May 156—1 8. m.— Ata cabinet mesting to-day Secretry Sherman submitted statement show ing that the receipts of the govern- ment for the present month aversgsd over 81,000,000 daily. There was some talk ab-ut the curcency condi- tion f the country snd about the difficulty of getting the standard ril- ver d lisrs out of the treasury, but without developing any plan to secure its increased circulation. 'POSTMASTER JAMeS' LETTER. Representative McCook to-day laid before the prasident a letter received by him from the portmaster of New York, im wh ch the Jatter says : “Let me thsok you most sincerely for your great kindness in the matter of the postmaster-generalship. The pres- suro of the mercantile community for me not to_ coueider the question, and natura!_aversion to leave those who have made my aiministration suc- cestful, forczs me fo decline being longer menfioned s a candidate. T ask you to inform the president of my determination 1 ” HOLIDAY FOR CLERKS, Bpectl dispatch to The Bee. ‘WasHINGTON, May 156—1 a. m— All departments, with the single ex- ception of the interiur department, will be closed at 3 p. m. on the 19th inst., the day of the Hanlan-Courtney race. SUPPORT OF UNCLE SAM. Gustoms and revenue receipts yes- terday aggregate over $1,000,000. ~__CONGRESSIONAL, SENATE. T Bpecial Dispatch to the Boe. ‘WassIxorox, May 16—1 a. m.— Senator Morgan from the select com- mittee on counting the electoral vote reparted adversely on the senate bill to fix a day for » meeting of the elec- tors for president and vice-president; to provide for counting of electoral votes; and for a decision of questions avising therefrom. He also repaorted from the zame committee a corcurrent resolution adopting a rule for counting the vote of electors for president and vice providen.. Placed on the same calendar. Senator Eaton nted a memorial of David Hatch, of Norwalk, Con- necticut, in regard to his arrest and imprisonment 1 San Domingo in 1868. Ths petition is an old subject, having onca bafore come up in 1870. Disoussion followed and pending de- ‘bate the morning hour .H,iud. Congideration of the Kellogg-Spof- ford resolution was resumed aod Sen- ator Pendleton addrested the senate in_opposition t> the resolution. He ssid he cou'd neither argue with penter, of Wiscousin, nor Hill, of Geargin, but found an opposite course. Ho bulieved tue senate right to reverse its decision on & showing of facts. There is no doubt that the charges of fraud.in_the election of Louisiana and the illegality of the Packard legislature, sre true, but, no facts or evidence as to the truth of the allegations are known. He didn't agree that the decision of the state was final with the senate; there is no newly discovered evidence of frauds known now that could not have been known then. The evidence is mot material and what is material is based on evidence tso unworthy of belief. The mass of perjurer's lies ought to be cast out of the senate as unworthy of covsideration. ‘When Senator Pendleton concluded ‘his remarke, Senator Cameron, of Wis- cousin, took the floor. dfl:hnid the msjority report reopen case as h',ll itis powible for it to be re- opened, for the Kellogg case was in- formal. Senator Thurman called up the bill suthorizng the secretary of war to pay Colonel Thomas Worthington the sum of 900 as balance of what is due bim as the pay of a major, when he was uojastly dismissed from the y by coprtmartial, to his honor- dischar/ The bill was Y iees called up the bill to provide itional accommodations for the lit _y of congress, snd after discussio sbe bill was passed. At 5 sp. m. the senste went_into execatisn session aad then adjourned till Monday HOUSE. The house weut into committee of the whole on the_legislative and ja- dicial aporepriation bill. When the committee rose the bill was reported to the house, aud the amendment of- yesterday relative to the reduc- tion of salaries of store-ke:pers and gaugers was adopted—102 to 100. A resolution was reported for_tle final l&um‘mnt of congress May 3lst. Gibson gave notice that he olution was called up he would move to recommit with instructions to} the FOREIGN EVENTS, oonimittes of ways and means not to report it back until i: had firat report- ed bill forfreo importation of salt #ind printing paper. i Mr, Gibson agreed to withdraw his rewclution until after the legislative bill was disposed of, and the house ‘went into committee of the whole on that bill. 0O motion b?‘fl nltr. t::kinl, the ap- propriation bill for the employment of addi al clerks in th-ypey::ion office was increased from $48,000 to $90,000, and a proviso was added that a detailed statement of the ex- penditure of this sum shall be made 8 tho B being soad . of the bill being read throuy idl; possed withoat materii] meadment. England Moving Ancther Conference on the Treaty of Berlin. Together and Run Mills on Half Time, Coercion Laws. A CONTRADICTION, to Have Blackburn Mill Owners Join Rumored Revival of the Irish house. salaries of store-kee) and- gavgers at all distilleries that mash less than 60 bushels of grain per day, shall not exceed 850 per month while distiller- fes are in operation, snd $35 per moath when not in operation, and at all other distilleries pay shall not ex- cned $50 per month when not in op- eation. The amendment was adopt- ed—yeas 102, nays 100. This amendment took somewhat of & political turn, and gentlemen who were paired on political questions, de- clined to vote on it. Ail republicans voted against it, aud all democrats in favor of it, except Aiken, Deuster, Evavs, Phelps and Tillman. The bill was the passed. The bill having been disposed of, a dozen gent'emen were on their feet for recognition, and there was a great deal of excitement on ths floor. Mr. Gibson proposed to call up the resolation providing for adjonrnment on May 31, Mr. Bright claimed that as it was Fridsy, private business must have the preference. r. Tucker wanted to_go into com- A separate vote was demanded on _|tve amedment providing that_the The committee thon ross, and the | spedat Disateh to T Tes, bill, a5 amended, way reported €o tho || e, Wi Viexsa, May 14—4 p. m.—The statement thatthe Albanians have pro- claimed their independenco s authori- tatively contradioted. DRITISH AGRICULTURAL FAILURES, Epocial Dispatch to The Bee. Loxvox, May 14—4 p. m.—Jas. Caird, an sgricultural authority, in a letter on the British agricultural pros- pects and American competition, says: Nothing like the present depression in agricultural interests has been seen since the repeal of the corn laws. In nino years thero has been seven defective harvests. In England, where the bulk of the wheat crop is grown, there has been lost in thres years a fourth more than & whole year’s wheat crop. The loss is more than £30,000,000, with no compensation in higher prices. EMIGRATION TO AMERICA. ‘Bpecial Dispateb to Tem Brs. Loxpox, May 16—1 a. m.—Emi- ion from Clyde to America is i crowing rapidly. The Anchor line steamer Devonia left last evening for New York with 500 steerage passen- .| strength enough to prevent the adop- | ence to consi mittes of the whole on the tariff bill. sed the resolution at - , becuse he wanted to get up Wouwsa snd ohidron. s Srmmigration bill THE IRISH COERCION LAWE, The point was raised whether the | Special dispatch to The Bee. adjournment resolution was s ques-| Loxpox, May 16—1 a. m.—The tion of privilege, and - the speaker de- | Daily News-Journal, suppesed to be cided that it was. He added, how- [ well informed as to the intentions of ever, that & question of consideration | the government, hasasserted that Mr. could be raised sgainst it. Glads*one’s cabinet had resolved to 7The question was put whether the | ask parliament to renew the Irish bouse would consider the resolution, | coercion acts laws which are now on #nd it was decided in the affirmative | the point of expiring by limitation —yess 136, nays 75. and which seriously interfere with the ending discussion, s demand was | freedom of the people and of the mads for the the previous question. | press in Ireland. Notwithstanding Mr. Mills submitted 3 motion that | this assertion it can ba authoritavely the resolution be turned over to the | atated that the government has not committee on ways sud means, with |arrived at any such conclusion, in instructions tc report bill to this | fact it has not yet even considered the houte prov.ding for the free impor- | matter. tation f salt and printing paper_be- sab e e san! foro reportingthe resoluion {or 1ol | sy ipute 40T e sdpsemon Loxpox, May 15—1 a. m.—A dis- Mr. Gacfield made o polut that It| oych from Yokohoma says that Japan Jras not germano to the subject mat- | yy declined & Russian alliance. fon Sidler com i The Blackbura masters wiih four The speaker ruled that it was ger- exceptions are scting in unanimit; maine to legilate in committos when | Tho Aceretion district masters will the house may chcase o iustruct. = | work ‘only on half time during the Mr. Garfield—How can salt beger. | gypiy, * The operatives aro much dis- manoto_the day of an adjournment ¥ 100 g 2 P iy, Warner——To keep up the mo- | ™ papprsumrany assiomuzst. R0 Docomin Witk natenosione. Movers snd founders of the address Tt was rejected—yous 90, nays 146, | of the country will be, in the houss of Mr. Blackburn “moved that the [ SR EetEY R det N e harat House adjourn unt1Monday. land in the house of commons Mr. Several representatives whether they, ntendsd to Sllibusthe. | 077 2 Mr: Hagh Mason. Mr. Huntoon asked Mr. Blackburn FRENCH RIOTING, to withdraw his motion in order that | Special Dispatch to The Bee. thera might bea recess, as the evening | Paxrs, May 15—1 a. m.—Thestrike had been assigned to the considera- | riots which have extended to Lille tion of business for the District ol | and Rhine, have been suppressed by Columbia. the police. Pending that motlm\,"Mr. Cobb e T asked leave to report a bill appropri- g ting over $9,000,000 for deficiency ”‘;:‘ufi“:y'";;:'i Pl in the psyment of pensions, but ob- | BAREC, Ma7 AR A mPERC jections were made. - - **Mr. Huntoon's motion for recess | ferences with tho king of Saxony. ROYALTY WELCOMED. was agreed to. THE ADJOURNMENT. Bpecial Dispatch to The Bes. Mr. Gibson will try to getup an| Naries, Msy 16—1 a. m.—The adjournment resolution sgain to-mor- | Queen and Crown Prince of Italy ar- row, but it will be agsin resisted. | rived here yesterday and were re- Some of the advocates of the tariff | ceived with extraordinary enthusiasm revision threaten to fllibuster if they | by the people. can not dofeat the resolution in any| “he University of London will elect other way, in fact, Mr. Blackburn's | gir John Lubbock to represent them motion to-day indicated that purpose. The' resolution of Mr. Gibeou cun | o0 bomseot oommons. MORE CONFEREXCE. hardly come up as unfinished busi- ness, as the previous question wassec- | It is belleved that England s en- onded and its opponen‘s will have | deavoring to arrange another confer- r the unfulfilled stipu- tion of the motion to dispense with | lations of the treaty of Berlin. the morning hour, and they will re- sort to all expedients to keep the reso- lution out. James Declines. Bpecial Dispatch to Tus Brx. New York, May 15. James has written a gers, a large proportion of them being EDUCATING THE CUBAXS. Bpecial Dispatch to The Bee. Miomip, Msy 16—1 a. m.—The Spanish colonial ministry has inform- ed congress that the_government in- tends to introduce into Cuba & re- formed system of education and alto —Postmaster appointment as postmaster-general, |. says public pressure foroes him to de- cline being longer mentioned ss & can- didate for the position. ——— SHIPPING NEWS. The following were the movements of vessels on yesterdsy, May 14: Srecial Dispatches to The Ees. New York—Arrived, Nederland, Afln“mrp: Utopia, London; Laporte, ull. Liverpool—Arrived, England, New York; Domtalos,Botis. & Why dose yourse ves with nauseat- ing medicines, when a purely fruit eathartic will cure you at once—Ham- burg Figs. Try them. Mrs. Buetler, 78 Delaware Place, Buffalo, N. Y., says: “T have used Dr. agricaltural schools. DEMOCRACY'S LCSS. Death of One of It's Best Men —Judge Church, of New York. Special dispatch to The Bee. Ausios, N. Y., May 15—1 & m.— Hon. Sanford E. Church, chief judge of the court of appeals, died at his residence in this village, at 7 o'clock last evening. Judge Church was spendiog thres weeks® vacation at his home, but, as was his custom at this time, was_ preparing opinions, and attending to other mattors pertaining tohis duties. In the morning he oz pesred on the streets in apparently good health. In the afternoon he Thomas'" Eelectric Oil for Neuralgia | évtered the Ohio county bank, and After having used, without relief, all the mauy remedies advertised for the cure of rheumatism, St. Jacobs Oil was applied, and accomplished a cure atonce. This remedy is thereforein lively demand. We offer s first-class white laun- dried shirt, with an_imj rein- forced front, made of Wamsutta mus- lin, 3-ply bosem and cuffs, of 2200 linen, at the reduced price of $1.50. The wonmlnl“”::fa, fit and style of our shirts ate pl ‘in competition with an d shirt sold in Omaha. We guaran- tee entire satisfaction, or will refund the money. We make to order every grade of shirts and underwear, give better goods for less money than can be got elsewhere. Our fancy imported are of the choicest patterns. would eall it up for action when the|In underwear we cannot be under- pendiog sppropriation bill Posed ot Mills gave notice that when the res- was dis- | sold. Omaha Shirt Factory, 252 Faraham, opposite Grand Cegtral Hotel, and found permanent relief from its [fell on ;.ha floor, and complained of adly. At his request he was taken home in a carriage, going up- stairs unassisted. To his physician he complained of & severe pain in his loft side, when, without any sign, he foll desd. _Apoplexy is believed to Bave been the caute of his death. Judge Church was born in Barre, this county, in 1822, and_commenced the study of law at an early age. He o formerly asociated with Judge Noah Davis in practice, and lstterly with County Judge Sawser, when he was elocted to the court of appeals. The date of the funeral has not yet been fixed, but it is thought it will be held on’ Tuesday next. The body lies at the residence, where it has been_visited by s large number of ‘l:.ddufl; tinf Judin;fllnnh has ca a feeling of deep regrot throughout the community where ho was best known and respected. Tele- have been received from many iends of the family and some of his associates in laces, as well as other men aunoupcing their intention of balng present at the funeral service. WASHBURNES WEAKNESS. —_— His Friends Don’t Approve His Advocacy of Grant—And ‘Will Take Him In Tow Anyway. Paddock and Valentine Basely Deceived by Fool Friends at Home. ‘Washburne's Interview. Bpecial dispateh o Tas Bxs. Onicaco, May 16.—Tne Evening Journa!, which is running the Wash- burne boom ia the West, referring to o dispatch from Portland. stating that Washburne refuses t be a candidate, explicity stated Mr. Wi sition in reference (o the presiden candidacy, namely, that he does not aspire to’ the momination, being in favor of Gen. Grant, that it needs no announcement from the coast of Maine to enlighten the public on that sub- ect. ¥*The Porlland Taterview contsins nothing new to supporters of Wash- burne and they will continue to push their movement for his nomination, all the ssme. Again and once for all we declare that whilo perfecly well awars that Mr. Washburne is himaelf adverse to his candidacy because Gen. Grant is in the field. ‘Ho is, nevertbo- less and will continue to be, a candi- [ X date of those who propote to make him president of the United S they possibly can. They are in right down carnest about the matter and largo majority, however, are spend- ing the night m the opan air. Mes. ssges have been sent everywhere for ald, end provisions are elréady coming in. Coal Oil Fires. Spestal Dispatch to The Bee Bravrorn, Pa., May 15—1. m.— The oil fires in Tison and Baker hol- lows have destroyed 315 wells and 8,500 barrels of vl Small fires ara raging at Indisn Creek, butit is be- lieved that they are under control. An Ohio Blaze, Special dispatch to The Bee. Crxomvats, May 15—1 a. m—A fire in Glendale, Ohio, yesterday after- noon, entirely cousumed = soven houses, ineluding two large brick buildings, one of which was the Ma- sonic The other buildings burned wera a cabinet shop, two tin shaps, tailor shop, dress maker’s store, grocery and factory, aud the postoffice. Several residencis and harns wore also injured. A large part of the town would have been destroyed had Hot an eogino arrived from this city. The loss is estimated at £40,000. MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH. New Yors Money and Stock NEW YORK, May 15. BONDS. RAILROAD BONDS—Active and Irregular. GOVERNMENTS. GOVEENMENTS—Quicl but firm, 66, 158 if | Eeie’ can ot be Coterred from their pur- | 8% Paal pich pose by daily repetitions of stale an- nouncements that Washburne is not candidate. nated, Mr. Washburne could not re- fuso to run, and that if elected, he would not refuse to serve, and that is enough for them to know. Washington Gounty for Blaine. Spectal dispatch to The Bes. Buaz, Neb.; May 16—1 a. m.—At the primaries held hero yesterday, the Blaine ticket was unanimously elect- ed. Tho convention to-day wil elect nine delegates for Blaine. Base Deceivers. Bpecial Dispatch to The Beo. Cnicaco, May 14—4 p. m.—The Inter-Ocean announces that Senator Paddock and Representative Valen- tine aro_receiving very emcouragin reports from Nebraska, which in cate that Grant will get the delogation from that state. “You're Another.” Associated Pross Dispatch. Cricaco, May 14.—The delegation appomnted to the atate conveation by the Farwell hall convention of Cool county republicans publish an address similar to that published by the Palmer house convention, but setting forth that the proceedings of the Far- |3 well hall convention were regular and gave no cause for bolt, and appealing to delegates from other countios toex- amine carefally the facts and vote in accordance _therewith, admitting a delogation from Cook county to the state convention Wednesdsy. BLIZZARD BLAZES. Flames Turned into a Fiery Terror in Milton, Pa. Leaping from House to House, and Destroying 600 Buildings. . Till Nothing is Left to Feed on--1,000 People Rend- ered Homeless. Destructive Forest Fires Still Raging in the East. A Town in Flames, Bpecial Dispatch to The Bee. WiLiiausrort, Pa., May 14, 4 p. m.—It is reported that over half of Miltcn is destroyed by fire, and unless the wind changes the entire town will be dertroyed. Forest Fires, Special Dispatch to The Bee. GissoN Mivis, N. J., May 14, 4 p. m.—Forest fires are raging in the vi- cinity of Allison, One hundred square miles of valuable timber has been de- stroyed. Loss in Burlington, Ocean and Cumberland countles will be very great. Bpeclal Dispatch to The Bee. Mivrorp, Pa., May 14—4 p. m.— Forest fires continue. Numerous houses and over three million feet of lumber bave been burned. Six thou- sand acres are on fire. A light rain is now falling. 1,000 People Rendered Houseless Special dispatch te The Bee. Miztox, Pa., May 16—1 8. m.—A fire broke out yesterdsy morning, at 11:30, in Murray, Domegall car works, snd in a short time the works were in ruins. The flames were fanned by a strong wind, and leaped from buildiog to building, and into the very heart of the place. Help was for to all cities within reach, and several engines reeponded, but could do very little towards sub- duing the flames. House wfter house fell victim to the relgning element till between 500 and 600 were a mass of smouldering embers. Two banks, ail the churches but one, the news. prer office, and all but three business ouses were destroyed. It was a ter- rible sight, and carried terror to the hearts of the residents, who saw their houses swept away like a flash. Tho area burned over is_three.quarters of mile in length and one-fourth of a le broad. The flames were not got under control uotil dark, and then only because there was mothing left in the city to consume es can not be estimated, for all is excite- ment, but they are expected toamount to $150,000 or $200,000. A thousand people or more are hpmeless. Many weresent to the nearest towns last nizht, and others are crowded into t & Co.’s | 69 They know that if nomi- | ha. DOMESTIC DOINGS, First Rehearsal of the Great Cincinnati Musical Festi- val--It's Success "As- sured. In, Burying Sixteen Men. Start for the Ute Re- servation. Mayor Kalloch Mixed up ina Scandal With a Woman. A Bay State Woman Murders Her Stepson. Bricklayers’ Strike in Chicago Prospecting Secrecy. Special dispatch to The Bee. Desver, May 14—3 p. m.—A se- cret organization has been formed to prospect on the Ute reservation, with- out waiting for congressional action. Caving of a Mine, Bpocial Dispateh to Tun Ba. Norway, Mich., May 14, 4 p. m.— A coal mine shaft near here caved in, night before last, burying 16 miners, Thirteen of the men were taken out alive, after much digging, but the three others were crushed to death. Brickiayers' Strike. Special Disvatch to The Bee. Cuicaco, May 15—1 a. m.—Orver 800 bricklayers struck this morning on account of the refusal ¢f an advance Obicago Produce. Onrcaco, May 14, ‘Wheat—Fairly active and somewhat unsettled; No. 2, $1 17;§1 184, closed at 81 177 for cash; 81 173@L 183. closed at 31 17§@1 18 tor May; 81 12} @1 13}, closed at §1 12Z bid for June; $1 07§@1 083, closed at $1 07§ bid for July; No. 3, 96)@97c; No. 2 red win- ter, 8114, Corn — Moderately active, steady and firm; No. 2 and high mixed, 37 @37, closed at 373 bid for cash; 37} @374c, closed at 87}c bid for May; 36}@37c, closed at 36fc bid for June; 37@37}c, cloted at 374 bid for July; 378 for August; rejected, 35@35}c. Oats—Steady and firm; No. 2, 30% @30fc for cash; 30§@31, closed at 3lc for May; 30%c for June; 28}@28}c, closed at 28}c for July. Rye—Firm and higher; No. 2, 8le. Bule;;,—(—lNo‘ 2, 79c hid: oxtra No. Pork—In good demand; $10 400 10 50 for cash; $10 55@10 57} for July; $10 65@10 674 for August. Lard—Quiet; $6 923@6 95 for cash or June; $7 00 for July; 7 024@7 06 for Avgust. Buik Meats — Boxed shonlders, $425; short ribs, $645; short clear, $6 60, Whisky—$1 08. CLOSING PRICES. The markets were quiet and easier. Wheat—81 17 for May; $1 13} for June; $108 for July. Corn—37dc for May; 87¢for June; srfo for July; Stk for August Onts—31{c for May;730§c for June; 288c for July. Pork—810 60 for June; $10 72} for July. Lard—$7 00 for June; $7 05 for Jaly. Bulk Mests—Short [ribs, $6 30 for Juno; $6 35 for July. New York Produce. New Yorx, May 14. Wheat—TIn fair demand; No. 3 spring, $1 10@1 14; No. 2 spring, 8124, graded red, $1 20@1 324; No. 3 red, Kansas, $1 26; No. 2, §1 344@ 1 36; nngraded_amber, 81 284@1 33; mixed winter, $1 204@1 30; ungraded white, 81 256@1 26}; No. 2 white, 81 25; No. 1 do, $1274@1 28. Corn—Scarce and 1@lc better; ungraded, 650@53¢; No. 3, 504@blic; steamer, 61@51ic; No. 2, 613@53c; yellow western, 53@boc; low mixed, ble. Oats—Firm; mixed wostern, 42@ 45c; white Iwestern, 45@49}. Eggs—Firm; 10G11c. Pork—Demand active; $11 20. Beef—Nominally unchanged. Cut Meats—Nominally unchanged. Lard—Demand fair and market firm; prime steam, §7 25@7 30. Butter—Firm for choice; 9@17c. Cheese—Steady at 11@12}c. Whisky—Nominal at $1 12 bid; $1 150sked. new mess Milwaukee Produce Market Minwavkzx, May 14. Wheat—Firm; No. 1 Milwaukee hard, $118; No. 1 Milwaukee, $1 17; No. 2 do, $112; May, 81:12; June, $1 12}; July; $1 074; No. 3 Milwau- kee, 96@98c; No. 4,91c; rejected, 8lc. Corn—Firmer; No. 2, 37de. No. 1, 30jc. St. Louis Produce. Sr. Louts, May 14. Wheat—Lower; No. 2 red, $1 11 for cash; $1 1161 11} for May; $1 05 @105} for June; 95@953c for July; 92@924 for August; No. 3do, 89cbid. Corn—Lower; 344@35 for cash; 35%@35}0 for May; 304@36}cfor June. ats—Dull; 304c for cash; 30gc for June; 25§c for July. Rye—Firm at 90c. Pork—Firm; $10 50 for 810 724 for July. 3 % 6%‘7 Salt Meats—Firm; 84 00@ cash; —— 8t. Louts Live Stock. St. Lous, May 14. Cattle—Inactive and lower for all grades except fat pony steers, 1100 to 1200 pounds, which sell freely at $4106480; good, $4 35@4 45; fancy heavy, $410@4 65; cows and heifers, $2 65@3 40; stockers and feeders, $3 00@4 00. Receipts, 1400 head. Sheep—Scarce and wanted, and the dwellings remaining standing, « A rices strong; fair to fancy heavy, §i50as 1o Siipped, 83 506375, in wages. His Last Dance. Spocil Dispte to T Bxn. New York, May 14, 4 p. m.—Dele- hanty, a well known song and dance man, died of quick conswmption Tast night. Hanlan-Courtuey Race. Spoct! Dispateh to the Bee, Wasarxrox, May 15—1 a. m.— Thera was a very perceptable increase of spectatora yesterday to witnsss the practice pulls of Hanlan, Courtney and Riley, and quite & noticeablo in- flax of sporting men into the city during the day snd evening. The spell of cool weather has continued, to the great satisfaction of the oars. ‘men, who were out twice. i Quite a little sensation was crested during tho afternoon practico by a short but aharp spurt between Hanlan and Riley, ia which neither had any et Mud Killed jHim, Spocta dapsich to Tum Box. " Nasirvits, May 16.—Ed. French, tho colored man_ who Tived 50 many years fn o mudpuddle near Union Tity, and who for several days had been exhibited on Spruce street, op- posite. the Tixposition. building, died Jestorday of pneumonis, contracted *hile belng confined in mud when on exhibition. An Attempt to Switch Off. Spectal Dispatch to the Bee. Mariox, Ind.,May 15.—Last night Ernest Swartz attempted to commit suicide by cutting his arm severely in two places. _Ho was found in bed al- most lifeless from loss of blood. Scandal Case. Special dispatches to The Bee. Sax Fraxcisco, May “15.—The name of Mayor Kalloch is sssocisted with a scandal case hore, in which a young woman figures. The Lexington haces. SpecialDispatch to The Bee. =, Lexrsotow, Ky., May, 15.— %o firat race to-day was mile héats. Fi horses wero entered and four started. Mamie R. won the two first heats in 1:467 and 1:50}. Short's Follow was second in the first and Anna G. in the socond. The second race was a 2§ miles dash, and was run by four horses. Volturne won in 351, Jiles Johnson second and War Lass third. The third race was mile heats, snd was engaged in by five horses. Flor- ence B. won the two_ first heats in 1:43 and 1:437 ; Hamador was second in the firat heat and Virgl Lear in the third. The fourth race was a 1} mile dssh, and was run by seven horses. Blus Lodge won in 1:57}, with Lucille sec- ond and Ida Dams third. Pacific Mall Election. Bpecial Dispatch to The Bee. New Yorx, May 16—1 a. m.—The annual election of the Pacific Mail Steamship company occurs cn the 26th instant, and already there aro several slates made out, the most prominent of which is J. B. Houston for president and H. J. Bullay for vice-president and general manager. The other names are, for president, Capt. Join Riley and Capt. George Bradbury, with Mr. Bullay as vice- president. Cutting Affray. Special Dispatch to The Bee. Decatug, Als., May 16—1 a. m,— Two negroes named AlexanderWhaley and Frank Parkmen, indulged in a quarrel about whisky and a woman, at Dadeville, last night, finally ending im s fight with knives. They fought till beth fell to the ground exhausted, when it was discovered that Parkman was mortally wounded and Whaley very badly cut. Base Ball Spocial dispatches to The Fee. The following games of base ball were played yesterday, May 14th. Cricaco—Chicagos 2, Buffalos 1. ProvIDENCE—Troys5, Providence6. Cixcasati—Cincinnatis 3, Cleve- lands 6. Barrivore — Baltimores 9, Alba- nys 4. Worcester — Worcesters 5, Bos- tons 6. Given Hope of Living. Bpecial Dispatch to Tus Bax. Cowvmsus, 0., May 15—1 a. m.— Governor Foster has granted a re- prieve to Geo. Mitchell, (colored) con- victed in January, 1880, in Maine county, of the murder of his unfaith- ful wife and sentenged to be hanged A Mine Shaft in Michigan Caves A Band of Prospectors in Denver May 20th. The execution is_post- poned till September 3rd, in order to allow time or testimony to secure commautation to life imprisonment. Sportsmen'’s Tournament. Herald Special. Nesraska Crry, Msy 14.—The Stato tournament closed to-day. The 250 prize was won by John C. McBride, of Lincoln, and Mr. S. Belden, of Nebraska City. Frank Parmalee, of Omaha, won the second, and Willis, of Council Blufls, third money. JES cg’:‘;fi#a;i‘p Nebraska City, AND PRACTICAL Big Spoeding. WATCHES AND JEWELRY Associated Press Dispatch. New Yor, May 14.—A special ex- press train of four cars, pulled by & locomotive which has but one driving wheel, six and one-half feet at each side, was run on a trial trip to-day botween Philsdelphia aud Jormay City and accomplished the distance, ninety miles, in ninety-seven minutes. On the return trip to Philade’phis, the run was made in ninety and one- half minutes. Indications. Special Dispatch to The Bee. WasHINGTON, May15—1 a. m.—For the upper Mississippl and lower Mis- souri valleys warmer, southerly winds, and partly cloudy weather. Telegraph Suit. Goods sent to any part SILVERWARE, CLOC the Country solicited. When trouble to show Goods. EDHOLM & EDHOLM & ERICKSON, Wholesale and Retail MANUFACTURING JEWELERS WATCH-MAKERS. AT WHOLESALE PRICES. of the United States on solicitation. Largest assortment of KS & SPEGTAGLES, And everything found generally in a first- class Jewelry Store. BEST SELECTED STOCK IN THE CITY! Jewelry manufactured on short netice. Orders from in Omaha call and see us. Ne ERICKSON, The Jewelers, Opposite th: Special dispatch to The Bee. NEW York, May 16—1 a. m.—In the suit of Fage, administratrix, and the Weatern Union Telegraph comp- any, vs. Holmes’ Burglar Alarm Tele- graph company, Mr. Dickinson moved to-day before Judge Blatchford, in tho United States circuit court, for the entering of a decres in accordance with the decision recontly entered. Ex-Judge Dillon_and David D. Field objected, as usual. The decres asked that the patent should be declared valid oniy as to the claim which Holmes had infringed. Judge Blatch- ford said thatfhe patent was entirely valid as it stood, that an attack had been made agaivst three of the claims, but had failed and stood valid. Field aud Dillon banded up such & decreo as they desired the court fo sign, and_bia honor, taking both de- crees, said he would examine them and siga the decreo which he consid- ered right. Oincinnati May Festival. Bpecial Dispatch to Tus Bax. CrxcisNatr, May 16—1 a. m.—The first complets full reheorsal of the May musical festival, which opens on Tuesday, was held in Music hall last night. ~ All the soloists have arrived and participated. Amy _Sher came Thursday night, and Miss Annie Louise Cary, and M. W. Whitney yesterday, as did about seventy of the ninety orchestra performers from New | 8 York. Lost night's rehearsal gives promise of great success musically as an extraordmary ssle of seats has in- sured it financially. Murderous Step-mother. Special Dispatch to The Bee. Rosser, Mass., May 156—1a. m.— The hody of » lad aj 1d, B T A found Iying in & brook ten rods in the ORCHARD & BEAN. | DEWEY AV EITS OMAHA. OMAHA e Postoflice, 15th & Dodge T ===y ~u i J ‘. GROCERS, OMAHA. & STONE, =<, rear of his_ house, Thursday after- noon, where it had been thrown after he had been murdered. Brownlyls & hard working farmer, and_on return- ing in the afternoon and finding him missing, searched for him, finding him in the brook, face downward, with his skull fractured by a heavy blow, which must have cavsed almost Instantan- eous death. The step-mother, aged 22, is suspected of the crime, numer- KASH IS KING ! “A nimble nickle is bette than a counterfeitcopper.” (Jak Spear). Until further notic you can buy for cash, Cricaco, May 14. Hogs—Receipts 23,000 head; weak- er in rough lots; leading grades steady; rough to good mixed, $4 00@4 45: |9 chuiaog heary, 84 50@4 70; light, $4 20 4 50. Cat{le—Receipts, 4,200 head; strong and active and 10c higher; stock sales at 84 00@4 25 for shipping, with bullk | at $440@4 80; butchers’ stock steady at $200@390 for cows; distillery ous circumstances pointing to her. A | 10 Ibs of A sugar for. n warrant has been issued for hor ar- |1 1 rest. 1 ChicagolLive Stock Marxet 3 1 1 1 bulls, $3 00@3 10; stockers and feed- ers, $3 00@4 20; cattle all sold out. Suger—Receipts, 7000 head; com- | Sugar mon to choice clipped, 33 90@5 15; no common wooled offered; choice, 129 pound sheep, $6 70. ACADEMY OF MUSIC!|: Webb’s NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS | - Saturday Eve., May 15th, '80. Positively One Night Only. 2883322238888 J2533838RKI855388832888 Prices reduced (050 cents. Ko extra charge for reservel seats. Tickets on sale at Huber- mann's Jewelry Store. vils D e T ] PUBLIC SALE|&smivar: Of Kentucky and Iowa Bacotaat, 3 T em SHORT-HORN CATTLE! 24108 bea 1 1 At the Transfer Stock Yards, Council | 5 iba hominy 1 Bluffs, Wednesday and Thurs. |31 Ibs Carolina - day, June 9th and 10th,1880. 200 Mead of Thorough-Breds From the celebrated Hamilton Herd of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Devin Herd of DesMoines. The undersigned will sell at without reserve, about 200 h Fat family mackerel, per kit ily white fish, per kit.. 88-spazeis.5283883uEx blic auction per e ction | Tobacoo (Old Style) per b . Tobaceo (Moerschaum) per . Bred Short-HornCattle. A large per cent.of them yerling Ul of stnisrd mnnE i temaie | Bt PR B 1 of suitable age have proved reliable i, e e ot vreeders, | Butier, tresh rol Compiete prico lists faroished on applicati Country orders will reccive prompt ard_cars attention. Positively no goods soid on credit. J. B. FRENCH & CO0., The Original Reliable Grocers, Aleo the_entire nerd of Mr. T. H. Lesi Lincoln, will be offered for sale at the same and place. This herd 18 compcsed of the best selected stock in Nebraska,and will be in charge of Me, Robert Miller, of West Liberty, lowa. ‘These cattie have not been. pampered for the show ring. K Gl 3% DEVLIN Tatoncs | No. 1119 Faraham Street, ows.” COL. 3.W. JDY, Anctionesr OMAEA, NEB, NEW TIME TABLE o= OMAHA AND FORT OMAHA OMNIBUS LINE. W. R. BENNETT & C0'S COLUMN Remember that you can now buy Goods of us at Unheard of Low Prices as indicated below. A LARGE VARIETY OF Houschold avd Job Lot Gowds scid at 3e, ¢, 8¢ and 10c for each article, TEAS, COFFEES & SPICES, Our Creat Specialty, and wid undoe a full goar- ¥ refunded. In ‘Toss 40c, 50c, ¢dc and ap- a proseat given with each one pound sold.” Coflees. Biown at 16¢, 20c, 22 and 25c, and_Gilt-Edge Javaat 35 per pound; Ground Coffes at 16c, 20c, and our Superiour Crushed Coffee at 25 per pound.. SPICES—The most complete assortment In Omaha and at prices beiow all competitors. we, T 215G POWDER 150 and upward. LAVORING EXTRACTS-AC 8¢ per bottie BRUSHES, 8, 10¢ and upwards. Scrub Brush- es, be. Horse Brushes, 15c. Carpet Tacks. 8c. Tollet Soaps at 30c a dozen and upwacds. Bine- ing, Sc. Pepper Sauce, and Franch Mustard, Handlw, Starch, extra quality, at S per pound. Cltrom, Orange aad Lem. at 30c per pound. and Wood o cheap. Wash e 2 for e Bird Food fn - Brooms, one potsd packages with Cuttle Fish Bone at 10c. Tobacco and Cigars. Biackwell & Day's Durham at 50c per pound oo article of Fine Cut . 0 per poand et rand of Plug Tobaceo at 0k pir pound. ool a"10c Cigar for e, dow't il 10 try om. IN SUG.ARS Weallow noone to undersellus. Superior auality of Syrups at Toc per gallon, .50 por kog. LAUNDRY SOAFS aoid a¢ bot- tom puices. - DRIED FRUITS, extra quaity st low prices. CKACKEES, beat 1o market and a8 cheap as the che_.pest. We have aisoadded the following gonls to our stock, waich we propose o seil cheap. oy S, Wiltng” Fietns i, Coie Fieh Bona, o, e e O, : Machine Oil, Caraway Soed, And an Immense Variety of Other Goods too Numer- oas to mention, which we pledge ourselves to_sell cheaper than other Dealers. Dow't Forget It, snd give us » call. Ezam- ine goods and compare prices. ~Spee- Ial ratss to parces buying to sell again. Orders from the country lled. Prices guaraateed and seat REMEMBER OUR NUMBER, 113 North Fifteenth, adjoining L. SUNDAYS, EVERY TWO HOURS. The Famous Seltzer Spring of Germany in Every American|Fare - - - - - - 25 Cents, Home ! TARRANT'S SSLTZER APERIENT = MARTIN Suld by Ds e e e TBess | TELH BATE.OR, _—ae T s received & lot of goods. You o call and cos, which be £ ‘uarantees the lowest in miet 120 FARNHAM STREET, B. Williams & Son, Dry Goods Sture, Omaha, Neb. W. R. BENNETT & CO. SHOW CASES MAsCTACTORRD WT J. O WILD® 1817 CASS ST., OMAHA, NEB. £A7A good asortment always oo band. Wa i