Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 5, 1881, Page 1

Omaba Da OM ArrHA. NEBRASKA, WiDNESDAY. JANUARY 5, 1881. REAL ESTATE BEMIS’ AGENCY, t5th and Douglas Street. L, and varying in ‘distance from one Call and o ot in Grifin & Isace’ addi f convent, hetwoen St. Mary'sayon e it ity streot—$600 Lo 8800, r cust of barracks on Saundors St., will bo s0ld very cheap acro loik; now is your time nue snd Goorgla stroet, v head of Bt May's 300 cach, Soven year internst 10 those who will tantial buildigs. For further y 0. Q. P. REMIS, Agent, conth =t Donglas Streets. ey and Tw snty-first streets, 53 90th, nesr St. Mary’s aven- $000. wal trow €360 to §600 ADDITION, 150 depth. 81,000 at € por cent In- cood substantial e plat and got AGENCY, ion you de. . Prices vary ing et Jackson e w il rs just s quarior of 3 Block. Call and cxaiine thie WIRGUE any d ©EO_P. BEMIS, Agont, 16th and Dougian Ste A desirable fok woar Cuming and Samders Iy Sireols, £1,000. PARK PLACE, The chieapest acro lots 1n the city of Omaha, e those offcred fc=eale by this agency in Park ‘weccoud addition, on Coming, forita wrrcets: vou tan make 15 hces bargaine while you ois or & very short time before o e of thoms here Jots will sell for flor il acro to-day. s Nice ot on Sherman Avenuc north of ol treet, §1,400. n Haif lof on Cass,hetwoen 13th and 14th streets 1,000. \ % nico lots tn Hartman's addition, $400 to $600. Larco namber of ucrs lots in Glaée additon in North Omaha, 81 Choice « s, trocts, ots 1n Nelsou's ad¥ttion, 150 to } e 850 each. N largo lote s * Seversi choico lots tn Reed s first addition, S 5 to §580 each. irtiott’s addition, 1 Prices §700 10 33, on Shorman_ayenue, (16th street) scuth of Poppicions i ‘raliosiky o $1A00. 2 Jargo ol near 16th and Gl B30 feet 1, e T e, 81,000, vohae, (16th street), , very near 1o tho bus chioap and ver Anese par: s Scholee reaidonce lots on Douglan cnd Dods-o st nd fong time to L ofe who will 2ith, between Faruham and 950 €0 $1,000 ach and long ted on eviry huw L4 ortles in sl 0 to 15,000 | Red Rock, t LAKE'S ADDITION, 15th 19¢h aud 20th very easy terms to those whowill build Call and examino plat and got full particulars. GEO. P. BEMIS, Agent, Beautiful building site on Sherman avente, . 1611 street),betwoon Poppleton and the Dudley- oot cest. trontage on_the in depih. Wil divide it mak- “place. This is gllt-cdge, call and e BEMIS, Agent. ,fl{JRBACB'S ADDITION. / 53 tots fn Torhach's first and second ad tion 1 16th, 15th, 10h and 20th strects, hetween cholas, Patl, Sherman and Clark stroete, very Randy to U. P. Shops, smelting works, ctc., Tangiug in prices *om from $300 1o $1:100 cach, Tequiring ouly small payment down and long Timhe at T per cont intercst to those who wil im. prove. GEO. P. BEMIS, 16th and Douglas Stroet. 3 58 mico lota 10 Parkers addition, between % Saunders . King and Campbell's Sta. on Bloaco street; 19 1ots with eouth tronts and 4 36 with north froutace, only € blocks north of he tarn-table (end strcet-car track) on Saunders sireot. Very lew pricos; §175 cash, or 200 on Tong time <nd § per ceat T R #3150 good tarms for salo in Douslas Sarpy \ ‘Washington, Burt, Dodge, Saunders and Exetern Gceof coutties. "£47500,000 acree dost selectod lands fn tho ‘ state for salo by thie agency. Call and get maps | Ccirculars and fal paticuiam. £ bommie' vew map of Omahs, 60c and $1.50. S Bemis’ new pamphiet (aud map of the Siite entitied “tho outlook of Nebraska" for reo distribution. Geo. P. Bemis’ , Rear Estare Acency. 15th & Douglas St., MAHA, - - - - NBU¥ " | tora and all connectod with the "MORNING ELITION, Sprague Defended by Her Former Gov- erness. }The Character of Mrs. | Ben Harrison Takes the Rail in the Indiana Senatorial _ Race. Passengers on®a Texas Btage are Robb:d of $12,000. A Mexioan Chops his Compan- iot into Mince-Meat With an Aze, Mrs. Sprague Sustained Special Dispatch to The Teo Muwavkee, Jaouary 4—10 p, m. —Interviews published here with Miss hter of Dr. Bet- od and cultured of sge, who, for two Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague’s home, “Englewood,” nesr Washington, s goveruess and com- panion. She defends Mrs. Sprague in a most positive manner, and dencun- ces every statement that in any way compromises her character. She says Mrs. Sprague is an cntirely pure woman, gifted and entirely above re- proach. She scorned the imputation of ecandal, 8o far as it might in any way refloct upon the mistress of “Englewood.” ~ She knew that Sena- tor Conkling was # visitor at the Sprague home, and #0 wers countless other distingcished men, and Mr. Conkling was nothing moro than a gallant gentleman and a rood friend in the true sense of the term. Miss Betzel will probably be an imporiant witness in the divorce case. Atrocious Murder. ‘Special Dispatch to The Boo. Sax AxToNI0, January 4—10 p. m. “—A most atrocious murder was com- mitted in a woodchopper's camp four miles cast of this ciy yesterday. Brano Hilago, refusing to loau his horses to Juan Ray, who desired to go to San Rosa, Mexico, the latter felled him with an axe, getting a gun fired two shors iato him, and then beat him over the bead with the butt of the gun. Then picking up the axe again_he literally cut him to pieces. The sherifl and posee discovered Ray sleeping tn the brush yesterday even- ing, and captured him. Ben Harrison's Chances. Special Dispatch to Th B, Ixpranarous, January 5—1 a. m. —The general sentiment of all legisla- oz~ torisl contest, 4s that it 1 practically settled that Gen. Hacrison will with out doubt be nominated on the first ballot, and that it is probable the drift will be hown so strong that the other candidate may withdraw, and his nomination maie unar’mous. During the day many accessions to the roll of legislators have been made, and the candidates for the various po- sitions presented a very lively appear- & Road Agents at Work. Special Dispatch to The Bos. Sax Axtoxo, Tex., January 410 . m.—Saturday might the San Anto- nio and Garedo stage was stopped three miles south of Medina by two mesked men, who, after pillaging the mail bags, relieved the passengers of all thelr valuables, amounting to over $12,000. It is supposed they were covered by othera in the brush, owing to their utter recklessness and confi- dence. The passengers were all ua- armed. Raving Maniace. | Bpecial Dispatch to Tux Bax. Egtg, Ps., January 5—1 8. m.— John Babo, an_industrious mechanic, and his wife, have lost their reason and are raving maniacs, the result of g their home in a real estate com- They have spent several days and nights without sleep or nour- ishment, and are constauntly praying for the restoration of their property - | and protection against their _enemics, 1| whom they imagine ere endeavori ‘it | to take possessien of thelr children, The unfortunate man has barricaded his doors and windows sagainst his friends. A constant watch is kept over the demented couple for fear they may destroy their children to ssve them from imsginary enemies. Burned to Death. Special dispaich to The Bee. Bravrorp, Pa., January 5—1 a. m.—Monday night the charred re- mains of Richard Carry were found in the oil lease of Curtiss & Juter, at , six miles from this city. Curry had chargo of the lease, and the shanty in which he was asleep caught fro from a gas jot, aud ho was burmed alive. Heavy Robbery. Special Dispatch to The Bee, New Havex, Ct., January 4—10 p. m.—The police are busy lnvestigating a robbery which is by far the most extensive they have been called to act upon in mavy years. Early Sunday ‘morning the cabinet safe of the house of Elibu Spert 7, on Chapel stroet,wes . | robbed of $42,(C0 in bonds, gold snuff-box, and $100 in gold and silver coin. Charles Hartland, o nephew of Sperty, has for a long timo passed his nights in the house, and mavy things direct suspicion toward him. He has been arrested. Chiicken Main. Special Dispatch to The Bee. Loursviise, Ky., January 5—1 a m.—A special from Milwaukee sy The latter part of this weeka num- ber of sporta will start for Loulsville with one huadred chickens to put up agatnst the same number of local birds. Nine battles will bo fonght for 100 a battle, and $1000 on general resulte. The money is alresdy up. It will bo the most important bird fiyht event of the season. Too Much Gal'. Spocial Dispatch to The Boe. Ciicaco, Jannary 5—1 a m.— A dispateh from Poplar Creck sgency says Maj. Guido Inges attacked Chiel Gall's band of Uncappa Indiaus, on Year's day, and after an engage- ment of about an hour the Indians displayed the white fiag, and were all taken prisoners except a few young bucks who fled to Sitting Bull's ‘camp, or took refuge with the Yanktons. The troops had no casualities, but ] { one Iadisn was killed, aud two wound- ed. The captured band number over one hundred, including Gall and & number of squaws. They will ba taken to Fori Buford. Chicf Gall, it was supposed, was coming into sur- render, but invigorated by food and thosight of a large body of Indians he became impudent and gave the troops two days tn which to reireat. Instesd of doing so relnforoements were secured, and he was compelled to capitulate. Bad Satlors. Special Dispatch to The Bee Haurax,N. 8., Janvary 5—1a. m. ~—The bark “Happy Home,” of Wi sor, struck on Trinity rock off ‘mouth, Monday night, and capsized. The captain’s wife, daughter and one man perished. Yeaterday morning a boat went out and rescued the cap tain, officers and crew, all of whom wero frozen, the captain and mate se- riously. THE BATTLE BEGUN. Nebraska's Law Makers Wrest- ling With Sworn Duty and Venal telfishness, Beset by Vultures, Sharks and Monopoly Cappers, The Railroad Pool Packing the Commivtees, Editorial Correspondence of Tng bz, LaxcoL, Januaty 4. —The political eanldron has reached the boiiing point. The focal point is the Com- mercial hotel, where nearly all the leading aspirants for senatorial honors havo their quarbrs, Last night the Commercial presentedan indescribable scene. Every inch of room in the of- fice, corridors, stairways and passages leading to the various apartments were jammed with surging humanity, push- ing, gesticulating, and full of excite- ment. The all-absorbing topic was the speakership, the division of the logislative offices, and the question whether Carus was to have the ap pointment of the senate committees. The railroad forces were on hand with alarge lobby of republican and dem- ocratic cappers, The federal brignde ia on hand in full force. The_entire postal service is on_the ground, with Furey, Siebolt, Vandervoort and a quintette of postal clerks. Scores of postmasters, land office receivers, and other disinterested patriots are but- ton-holirg members, pulling them up and down the stairs, whispering prom- fnes of reward and promotion into theirears. The vultures and birds of prey are also here in large numbers. ¥rank Walters, Haulon, Thurston, and other shysters and csppers are hovering around the members. The grand army of sharks, jobbers and middle men is on the ground in full force. Barnacle Barnes, of Cass, who sold out Thayer eix yers the bland end smiling Bill Stoat; the urbane Dan Wheeler, aro all deoply moved with anxiety to aesist our law POOLED AGAIN. The republican senatorial caucus was very exciting last night. The great bone of contention was the proposition to allow Carns the privi- lege of packing the committees. Gen. Van Wyck and Seator Daily made vigorous efforts to prevent the con- summation of this villainy. It scon becamo appsront that the railroads had pooled on Carns, and when a division was called on that question the vote stood thirteen for Carns to ten against him. If all the twenty-seven republican members Lad been present the vote would have stood 13 to 14, and if the question had been allowed to be decided in the open senate, where the law provides and the people expected that it should be decided, the snti-monopolists would have carried the day. Upon inquiry as towhy a_rumber of the senators, and particularly both senators from Lancaster, voted to make Carns the arbiter of the law-making body, I find that the chief representative of the B. & M. interost, Mr. Marquotte, had como to an agreement with the U. P. crow. Thus the manifest will of the people is defeated and the pledges mads by the republican party in its platform is violated by putting Carns in power to clog the wheels of legisla- tion, and prevent the enforcement of the 7th section of the 12th article of the constitution that requires the leg- islature to pass laws to prevent dis- crimination and abyses by raitroads. A senator who protested agafnst this dead give away wasinformed by Mr. Marquette, that Lancaster county was under such obligations to Mr. Carns durirg the last session that, their delegation could not gaback on him now, and what those obligations were the people of this state will know when they pay their tax bills. Itis about the same kind of obligatio that Lancastercounty wasunder to V entine when Mr. Marquetts pooled with the U. P. for his re-nomination last summer. With thesenate handi capped at the outset by this rail- road pool, it is safe to predict that the people will get very littlo relief from the present legislature, and the republican party will find it pretty difficult to roll up its usual majority two yeara hence when they come to sk for a new lease of power. RENEGADE HOWE is making a desperate effort to pat himself in as spoaker; and the con- fusion and disorder among the oppo- sition may give this corrupt trickster the coveted prize. Ifhe doesaucoeed the doom of the republican party almost sealed for the next campaign. When an acrobat like Charch Howe, who was pledged to Tilden four years ago, and elected in opposition to the republican: of his county two years 8go, can now command any respecta- ble support of republicans for the speakership, it looks as if tho party is docidedly demorallzed. When, in addttion to this fact, it is borne in mind that this man’is a notorious blackmailer and has used his place in the legislature time and again for venal ends, and furthermore, has been notoriously the sapper of the Union Pacific, it is & humiliating spectacle over which every republican in Ne braska should hang his head. E. ROSEWATER. FOREIGN EVENT! Fenians are Accused of a Pre- concerted Atiempt to Bura Liverpool, The British Government Pro- hibits Land Meetings in Ireland, Special dispatches to The Boe. Loxpoy, January 4—4 p. m.— Ia view of the increasing Fenian ex citement, the authorities having con- trol of arma or any kind of stores which may beliable to tempt that or- ganization, s1o taking especial pains to protect them from attack. A small arms factory in London has made arrangemonts for such protection and the buildings containing military stores are to ho guarded with extra vigilance. Several mystertous fires broke out at the Liverpool docks last night and are attributed to Feniau ageucies. ‘he authorities are on the are in circulavion of Fonian desiens Wwpon the srmories in London which are stored the arms o the vo'un- aro is apparently deyeloping throughout the conntry, and has already resulted in an_order from the general commandiogat York for the removal of the locks from the rifles in the volunteer armory in that city. VICTORIVUS TURCOMANS. Special Dispateh to Tue Dsx. Loxvox, Jannary 4—10 p. m.—A St. Petersbury dispatch saya: Tutelli- goneo_from Mert indicatea that the Teffs Turcomans are aiding the Akhal Tokkes against tho Russians. It is reported, although unofficial, that the Kussianarmy under Gen. Skobeloff Tost 3000 wen in the battle with the Turcomans on the 24th of December. PEACEFUL OVERTURES, Sooclal Dispaiclis to The Bee. Auexawpris, Jananry 5—1 . m.— Two envoys from the king of Abys- sinia havo had an interview with the Kbedive, and presented to him a lot ter of the kin that as ho is uood inten- tions, the king was animated by simi- ves, nud had ordered the opening of all ro2ds affording comma- uleation between Eypt and Abys- sivia. TuE Spectal Dispatch to Tha Boc. Loxpox, Janvary 5—1 a. m.—The war office has adopted precautions to guard all armorics against possiblo incursions by Feniaus, but the vol- AN SCIRE, .tesr ofliciaie profess to consider the ier's dock, and also that in a private timber yard, was ma licionsly set on firs Mondsy night by atroicum, and the flames with much difficul- n out by a plicard mysteriously placed on oue of the posts surrounding the King Guorge siatue, that the fire at the dock w only the boginnine of the harvest of destruction. . Many believe that a reign of terror is about to be inaugar- ated by the Feniaus, It has eince been discovered that simultaneous fires were started Monday night at six dif- ferent places in the suburbs to the windward of the city, and also that an attempt was made to fire the ship- ping at Victoria wharf by an Irish lad, who was arreated, but threats or prom- ises cou'd elicit nothing from him. LAND MEETINGS PROHIBITED, Bpecial Dispatch to the Bee. Lopox, January 5—1 a. m.—The Times yesterday morning eaid that the crder had been tssugd to govern- ment officials in Imhnfi to prohibit all further land meetings at any cost. This order, it is supposed, will re- main in force only while the state trials aro in progress, and its enforce- ment is expected to precipitate some lively scenes. DAVITT'S PROTEST. Epecial Dispatch to The Bec. Dusny, January 5—1a, m.—At tho weekly meeting of the land league in this city yestorday, Mr. Davitt warned the government not to stop all of the land meetings, otherwise tho poople would be forced into holding illegal meetings and to committing illegal acts. The timber in C: CAPE COLONY WAR. Spocialdispatch to Tho Boe. Loxpoy, Jaunary 5—1 a. m.—A dispatch from Cape Town says the Boers have crossed tho Natal border fn considerablo force, ond intend to oppose the advance of Pomeroy's col- umn. Ho has roinforcements in Drackensburg, five miles from the Natal side of the frontier. THE EASTERN WAR CLOUD, Special dispatch to Tho Bee.} Loxvox, January 5—1a. m.—War ramors aro thick. Itis reported from Copenhagen that an outbreak between Turkoy and Greeco is imminent. A dispateh from Berlin asterts, however, that the king of Groece is favorsble to an asbitration of the disputo over the boundary line, and opposed to war. CABLECRAMS. Specia Dispatches to Tum Bxx. Tennyson’s new tragedy was suc- cessfully_produced at the Lyceum theatre, London, last night. The story comes from Berlin that a state stege has been proclaimed in Lelpsig. ELECTRIC BRIEFS. Spocial Dispatchos to Tho Boe. The thermometer in Ottawa, Can- ada, yesterday indicated 30 degrees below zero, The Whittaker court-martial will mest in the army huildingin New York city, January 20. Gen. C. C. Avngur, the new com- mander of the department of Texas, has arrived at San Antonio, Texas. Governor Foster's message congrat- ulates the state on its prosperity. It states that the fanded debt of Ohio is 6,476,805, 36. A number of Italian beggars have just arrived at Castle Garden to ply their calling in the streets of New York, Mrs. Thresa Remensheeder, of Newark, N. J., wife of twelve hus- bands, has plaad guilty to bigamy. Several hundred lce harvesters struck at Qaincy, IIl, yesterdsy for better pay, and a riot ensued. The sherif's posse was called to tho eaene on the upper bay, and restorad fuiet. The legislature, which will meet at Springfield, IIL,, at noon to-day will bo the thitty-seconid gongral asssmbly of Illinois, ~ The senate will have 32 republicaus, 18 democrats. The Michigani legislature meets at Lansing to-day: Messrs. Uonger, Baldwin aad Bagley are the muost prominent candidates for the United States senatorship, and are all pres- ent with well drilled lobbles, Conger appeara to havo the lead at the_starl. Th3 contest so far showa no acrimony, but any quantity of stubbornnees. Gen. Miller was chosen by the re- publican caucus of the California leg- islature yesterday, for United Statos semator, and will be elocted nox¢ Taes- day. William Duffy,conductor on the C., B. & Q. railroad, was ki¥';1 Monday night betweon Galesburg sud Peoria. Tt is supposed ho slipped on the ico and fell under the wheels. - His face waa nearly cut off, aud his body horribly _ distigured. He leaves a young wife, A doson respoatable cititans of Hickman, Ky., went to the homes of two negroes aconzed of arson, took them from their beds, 2ud hung thew to _trco until they were newrly dead, and then cut thom down. The ne- groes have proven their iunocence of the crime they wero accused of, and have had their persecutors arrested. One Drew, a ticke: “‘acalper” of Chicago, skipped out with $1160 of his partner's money yesterdsy. "FLAT-FOOTED. Conncilman Stephenson Unan- imously Reque:ted to Resign, He Says He Would Rather be Expelled Forty Timesa Week. At the reguixe mecting of the city council last evening there wero pres- out Messre, Blackmore, Dailey, Dgdge, Jones, Kauffman, Roddis, Thiftnan and President Boyd. Mr. Boyd calied Mr. Kauffiman to the chair and asked to be excueed for ing as it wes their annual «ht and ho was president of that, body. Granted. The minute of the preceding meet- ing were read aud approved. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS. From the mayor; transmitting the mouthly report of street lamps in use, 170 for December. Filed. From Nancy C.McKnight asking hata commi‘tes be appointed to as- sios the damages to her lot on 14th street, by roason of grading. Grant- ed, and Messrs. Blackmore, Dailey and R)dd's appointed as euch commiitee From Geo. W. Doane, in regard to es to James Nich” ol, from falling ou unprotected em- benkment on Cass and 22d streot, November 1at. Referred. From Homer Stull, bili for 816 00 for reporting trial December 1st and 2d. Referred. From A. G. H. Hazoo, resigning his position as city engineer. Ac- cepted. From A. L. Strang, transmitting claim for $56.64 for material furnish- eg the fire depariment, Claim allow- From J. J. Galligan, asking fora new fire alarm box at the interaection of Dodgeand 20th _streets; to protect the hign school building, Granted. The report of the city physician for Dacember was filed. From J. F. Haines, offering to at- tend the city's sick for $230 per an- num. Keferred. “The city onginaer’s report on Farn- am street curbingand guttering w submitted and filed, E)Tho samo officer’s reporton washouts on Cass street, was referred. Same on condition of Tenth street culvert, accepted and filed. He said the culvert would probably Jast until the completion of the sower. Tha report of the police judge for the month of November, was referred to the committes on polics. Fines collected §233.80. RESOLUTIONS, By Mr. Thicman—that the deed of the city of Omaha to the Omaha Iron and Nail company, be taken from the table. _Adopted. By Mr. Dailey--To direct the repair of the calvert on the west side of 12th near Capital avenue, Adopted. By Mr. Kauffman—Y0 have the dirt taken from the 10th street sewer cleared off. Adopted. The following was offered: Resolved, That Mr. James Steph- son, councilman of the Gth ward, be and he is hereby requested to Immedi- ately present his resignation to this council, for reasons best knowr to himself and the council. Signed. C. A. Thieman, J. D. Jones, 0. G. Dodge, E. Roddis, T. H. Dailey, Chas. Kauffman, Thos. Blackmore, Geo. F. Labagh, Mir. Thieman moved the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Stephenson said in reply to the request that hedidn’t know about *‘the roasons best known to himeelf,” etc.; that ho claimed he had done nothing detrimental to the good name and famo of the clty or bimself, When he did there was one way of gatting rid of Jim Stephenson, and he pre- sumed they would act accordingly. ““T will not resign,” said Mr. Steph- enson. ‘I will be expelled forty times a year before I will do that, I have done nothing, however, to be expelled for. Tnan open committee meeting I presume one has a_right to do and say as he pleases. My words and meaning lsst night were miscon- strued entirely, as I may hereafter have an opportunity to prove. When I was speaking last night 1 did not mean to say that Mr. Boyd and Judges Lake and Cobb had received 8 much money. I meant that the influence of money would go a great ways, and that its effact even invaded the supreme court, and influenced in- directly the acts of Mr. Boyd. Iwas led to say what T did from an article on the subject which I had just read in The New York World.” “But let that go as it may, Mr. President. It ia of little difference tome. My shoulders are broad and strong, and they will be-r a good deal. Buv I will not resign. If prohibited from attending council meetings and participating in the business, it will be when I have had a trial and a regu- Tar process has been gone through. I never meant to insult the council. T have been mote insulted and sbused than snyone in the council, by its members. But I cansay in the sight of heaven that I had no intention of insulting anyone, and if people will misconstruo things, I can’t help it. The question being upon the adop- tion of the resolution, it was unani- mously adopied. Mr. Kaufmann, acting president; asked Mr. Stephenson to pleaso batd in his resignation immediately. Mr. Stophenson declined to do so, but eafd he would like a weel’s time to think over it, Mr. Roddis moved to postpone further consideration of the subject for one week. Loat. REFOKTS OF COMMITTEES, On Claims—Unfavorably to claim of Truman Buck. Adopted. On judiciary—That it would not be legal to assess a tax to pay for the Case stroet grade iintil completion of samer} Adopted. Ou Judiciary—That the proposed contract with J. Sterling Morton, wouid not benefit the city treasury and recommending that the matter be tabled, Adopted. On Claims—Recommending allow- ance of claim of E. H. & M. Morti- mer for priating. Adopted. On Claims—Recommending the ‘al- lowance of tho claim of Guy A. Rrown, for fees in the supreme court. Adopted. On Claims—Recommending ellow- ancs of claims of several witnesses in the district court, araounting to §16. Adopted. On Pulico—On report of E. M. Stenberg polico judge pro tem. Adopted. On Pablic Property and Tmprove- ments—Recommenditig the execution of deed to C. T. Taylor for lot 2, block 362, Tn consideration of $450. Adopted. ORDINANCES: The appropriation ordinance for Habilities incurred during tho month of Decomber was passed. Mr. Roddis moved that when the counstl adjourn, it adjourn until Fri- day evening at 7 o'clock, when they met to consider the subject of char- ter amendwen's. On motion the council adjourned. THE ll(;\VE~LIN(- CREW. A Short, Sharp, and Deci- sive Victory for the Anti’s. The Nemaha Nabob Nipped at the Very Outset. Carns Secures the Appointing Power in the Caucus The Contest for Officas. Spocial Dirpitel 3 Trix Bax A FRIGHTFUL FIRE. By Which a Dozen or More Per- sons were Burned to Death, Terrible Scenes Around a Blazing Tenement in New York. Men, Women and OChildren Perish, in ome Vast Seething Cauldron. Brave Work of the Firemen. Spoctal Dispateh to The Bad. New Yorx, January 4—4 p. m.— A terribly fatal firo occurred this Morniog in a tonoment house on the cornertof Madison and James atrects, in this city. ©One woman, a boy and five babies, were burued and suffo- cated, aud four more are_reported dend and_burned, making eleven vic tims inall, The vicinity of the fire 1a thronged by an excited crowd. As the bodics of the victima were brought out from the building there was in- variably A WAIL OF ANGUISH, which was joined in by hundreds of people. Tho discoverers of the fire were tardyin sending the alarm, and the building was wrapped in flames before the eugines arrived. They soon got to work, and while some were attendicg to the bose, others were hunting for women and chiddren, of which the _uilding was known to be crowded. The peoplo o the streets had become v. dense and the fire- men coald scareely work. THE EXCIT/MENT AND CONFUSION was something terrible,and the groans and shrieks of women in the crowd as the charred remains of the dead were brought out were hortible. The firemen, police and citizens a)l united in attempting to rescue the suffering, but their work was of little avail, for out ot fourteen people taken out, seven were dead, the others were bad- ly injured, and several will probably ie, as they bad inhaled thefire. Two children were among the sufferers. The firemen carried out five children who were burned to a crisp. As the men carried the liteless bardens to the streets the women screamed and fell in hya‘erics and the most hardened of the crowd ;shed tears as the bodies of the children were placed in tho dead wagons. As nearly as can bo ascer- tained at this time the LIST OF CASUALTIES is as follows:—One girl about six years partialiy euffocated; two boys, infants, partially suffocated and will probatly die; a boy, James Cassidy, aged 13, badly burned in fuce dnd left hand and arm burned to a crisp, wiil probably die; a boybadlyscalded about the legs and body; a boy dadly burned about the face, aud one arm burned to acrisp; a girl dead from suffocation; Kittie Sheridan, aged 21 years, burned about the arms, legs and face; Lixcowy, Neb,, Janusry 4—4 p. m. —The republicn seuate caucus fast night hel? a long and exciting seesion and agree1 upon the following o for organization: Preeident, J. B. Dinsmore of Clay county; sccr:tiry, Sherwood Buer of Filmore; firs ant secretary, J. Pemberton of Gige; second sssistant, F. E. Smith ot Boone; sergeaut-at-arms, C. H. Gould of Lancaster; assistant sergeant-at- arms, L. J. Ryan of Saline. The caucus by a vote of 13 to 10 agreed to grant Carns power to ap- point committees, but there is liable to be a break on that question when it comes up for ratification in the full senate. The republican houso caucus was held at 11 o’clock this moring, snd after an exciting contest resulted in the defeat of Church Howe for the speakership. Ho received only thirty out of seventy-one votes. J. H. Shedd, of Saunders county, was nom- inated for speaker. Both houses adjourned to 4 p. m. after ap- polnting committees on credentis Tthe principal contest in the house will be over tho clerks. Any other officors will be nmominated without difficulty. AFTERNOON SESSION. The house reconvened at 4 o'clock. After going through the swearing in process, the caucus nominee, I H. Shedd, was elected speaker, receiving seventy-four votes, the democrats all voting for Holmav, of Dakota, aud Holman himself voting for Shedd. The house elected the following offi- cers: Brad. Slaughter, chiof clerk; F. J. Yediker, first assistant; Frank Woods, second assistant; Miss M. E Smith, third assistant. The house then adjourned till 9 a. m. to-morrow. a girl burned in the face and hands; a boy burned in the face and about the body; a woman, about 35 years old, body burned to a crisp; a child burned in the arm; a boy burned beyond recognition; a woman's body burned to a cinder and limbsjburned off. An old woman, azed 60, natzed Mary Mulloon, jumped from a second-story window and broke her leg. On the third floor of the building a woman was scen to scream frantically for help, and as she was about to spring from the window she fell back over- come with the heat into the flames. BRAVE FIREMEN. As the fire apread it was a heart- rendering sight to hear the screams of the children in the buiiding unable to escape. One fireman went in, and in spiteof the intense heat, brought out two little children; another firo- man brcuzht out a third child, and these liti]s ones only slightly burned, were taken to the hospitsl. After thu corpses of the children swere placed in an ambulance, another body was found on the second floor, that of a boy apparently about four- teen years old. The noor little fellow was terribly buraed about the face and life was extioct. A few minutes later another body was carried from the burning building. It was a woman and was the mother of some of the unfortunate victims. The children in Chambers street hospital are not bad- Iy burned, but are suffering from fright. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE was the explosion of & gasoline machine which two plumbers were using to thaw out frozen water pipes directly under the stairway. The plumbers made their escape and have not been seen since. MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH. New York Money and Stocks. Tho senste carried out, the caucus pro- [ St gramme to tho letter. senators kicked against tho resolu- tions to give Carns the appointiug of | | committees. —Four of Sheriff Guy's bosrders, United States prisovers, were taken down to Lincoln yesterdsy to be tried at the present term of the United States court. Two are charged with counterfelting, aud two with breaking into a postoffice. Undoubtedly the best shirt fn the United States is manufactured at the Omaha Shirt Factory. The saperlority of Material and workmanship, come bined with their great improvements, that s Reinforced fronts, Relnforced backs and Reinforced sleeves, makes thelr shirt the most durable and best fitting garment of the kind, ever manufactured at the moderate price of $1.50. Every shirt of our make is guaranteed_firet-class and will refund the moncy if found otherwise. We make a apecialty of all wool, Shaker, and Canton flanuel, also chemois underwear, made up with a view to comfort, warmth and durabil- fty. To invalids and weak-lunged peraons we offer spezial inducements in the manner these goods are made Oaly four| st Pk 0. Proterecd Yol NJ . HUB RS Price Five Cents ERMANN, REELIABSLE JEWELER, Cor. Douglas and I13th Sts.’ n Gives Great Bargains in Ladies’ and Gents{ AMERICAH C0LD AND SILVER WATGES All Kinds Of JEWE RY, SILVER WARE AND DIAMONDS, We Guarantee The Best Goeds For The Least Money, augsiatt —~ actarer ofall Kinds of Summer Bologna (Carvelat Wurst)a Srecia'tiy. § 17.4 Burt St, Omahs, Neb. ~ deZ Orders promptly filled. N THE CENTRAL Southwest corner DINING HALL, 16th and Dodge. Has lately been leased by RMIRS. Who has had years experience in A RYAN" the hot nd restuaurantjbusic ness, and will run a first-class bouse. MEALS AT Board by the Day or Wee LL HOURS with Lodging or without. Centrally Located. March, $12 65@ Mare 3 for February Short Ribs—Dull at for March. | Whisky—81 1. | New York rroduce Market. Biw Yous, January 4. Flour—Strongly in buyers' favor; rocelpta 30, round hoop Ohio, 84 30@5 00; £ 10@6 75; | superfine western, €3 25! mon to good extra choice do, do,84 80@6 75; choiee white wheat do, $5 00@6 00. Buttor — Quiet and Ohi», 13@27c. Eggs—Firm at 30@36 for fair to | choice. | Whent—Qulet; Cbicag 1 16; Milwaukee, 81 17; No. 2 re winter, $1 16j@1 17 for cash; 81 167 for January; sales 50,000 bu. Oats—Quiet. Whisky—Nominal. Pork—813 50@14 00 for February; | $14 40 asked for March, Lard—§885@8 974 for cash; 88 95 905 for Febru- ch; §9 200 9 9 30 for May; €8 95 buyer for the year. 0@6 724 | unchanged; St. Louls Produce Marzet. Sr. Lowrs, January 4. Flour—Easier and unchanged. Wheat— Lower and uusettled, but firmer; No. 2 red, wioter, 98i@ 984c for cash or Janwary; $1 0li@ 1 01§@1 01} for Februzry; $1 03%| @1 04}@1 03fal 043 f 105h@1 05{@1 058 for April; 81 074 for May; No. 3do, 963c; No. 4 do, 90c bid. Corn—Lower st 3833 for cash; 384@39@38¢c for January: 30kc for Febraary; 394@393c for March; 40c for April; 41@4dc for May. Oats—Lowerat 30}@30{e for cash; 32kc for February; 3bjc for May. Ryo—S'ow at 83c bid. Barley—Unchanged. Butter— nchanged. 812 57} for Februsry; $12 70 for March. Dry Sali Meats—Lower at 84 108 6 50@6 70. Bacon—Dull and unchanged. Lard—Lower at $8 25. Receipts — Flour, 4,000 bbls; wheat, 9,000 bu; corn, 19,000; onts, 11,000; rye, none; barley, 9,000, Shipmenta — Flour, 7,000 bbls; wheat, 8,000 bu; corn, 11,000; oats, 2000; rye, none, barley, 1000 8t. Louis Live Stock Market. St. Louts, Jazuary 4 Hora—Firm and ~bettor; Yorkers and Baltimores, $4 5 75; mixed packing, $4 H0@4 75; butchera’ to fancy, $4 T5@4 9; J. H. FLIEGEL & CO. Suceessors to J. 1. TIIELE, MERCHANT TAILORS, No. 1220 Douglas Street, OMAMHA, NEE. NOTICE. Any one having dead amlaals I will remove them frec of cf heast com ¥ of Harnoy . Leave orders so 4 14th st,, seeon doo CHARLES S LITT. Chleazo Live Stock Markot Cirtcaco, January 4. Hogs—Recoipta, 26,000 Cattlo—Rcceipts 4,500 head; sales ranged from §2 7562 85 for mediom to fair cows, and shippers paid from £475@5 20 for choice to smooth ship- ping stee Chicago Produce Market. Cucaco, January 4. Wheat—Jannary,quiet at 963c bid; February, 97%@08c; March, 98%c; May, 81 03] acked and $1_03% bid, closing at 972a98c for February: 98L@9%¢ for March; $1 034@l 03} for May. Corn—January zold at 36§@36%e; February, 374@37}c; May, 42@42}c; June, 41jazdlje; July, 42i@42ic, closing quiet. WANTED i Aggntacpemywiers toe Tea, Coffee, Baking Powder. Flavoring Extracts, otc , by mmple, to familiss, Profit good. Outft fres. Poopie’s Tea Co., Bax 2000, 8. Louls, Mo. Sells You double your money. _Addross Dr. Sight. Chase's Printing House, Aun Arbor, Mich 25 THE CELEERATED Oval Steel Tooth I': rrew Manafactared by DB GROOT & GEBBINGS, Fon v L Write tor pricos hwtt iday, Decomber 2, 1350 onarel brindls cow. * Medium size. Own ercan have same by proving property and pay ing charges. JOLN BAGLEY, Smiles 5. W rom Omaba,Drexels School Dis 230 mon-5t TWO DBLLARS WILL SECURE Oats—January, 303@303c; Febru- ary, 30§@31c; May, 35}@3ode. for thelr protection. P GoTTHEDIER, 1207Farnam street, golFe—Jandary, 85c bid; Febroary, 6ic. ork—Mess, February, sold st ARN East India Pile Cure. The only speeifie for all forms of Piles. In use in foreign coun- tries for years, lately intro- duced into America. Warrant- ed to give instant relief and & permanent cure ranteed. old by all druggists or mailed free on receipt of price, 50 cents, by.the American agents, Richardson & Co., Wholesale Druggists, Saint Louis, Ho. ZARA’S BILIOUS PILIS, gunaranteed {fo give immediate relief in all ecases of Bilious and Liver Complaints, Cos- tiveness, Sick Headache, In- digestion, and ‘clea the system of all impurities. ico 25 cents, All druggists sel them. LARA’S IN USE FORTY YEARS. 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