Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 8, 1881, Page 2

— ELEVENTH YEAR OUR WASHINGTON WIRE, The Fifth Sunday of the Presi- dent's Illness Passes Pleasantly, A Sl'ght Febrile Rise Takes Place Yesterday, But Subsides Harly. The Hxamination To-Day Hx- vected to Develop the Lo- cation of the Ball. Postmaster-General James De- nies the Report That He Contemplates Re- signing. The Finding of the Court Martial in the Whittaker Said to Be Unfavorable. THE PRESIDENT. National Associated Press. ‘WasHINGTON, August G.—The prosi- dent made good progron during the day and the evening found him com- fortable. At 5 p. m. the ventilating machine showed an average of 20,000 cubic feet, temperature of 52 degrees. The president até a few strawberries and drank a glass of claret. It can be. said positively that no plan has been definitely arranged for the presi- dent when he gets up. It will be im- possible for him to leave the house even for a drive within a fortnight Probably the first days of convales- cence will be spent at the Soldier's Home. Mentor and a sea voyage are things for after consideration. THE FIFTH SUNDAY of the president’s illmess has not been a particularly severe one on the pa- tient, although it has been onec of anxiety for the doctors. The satis- factory subsidence of yesterday’s feb- rile rise could not blind them' to the fact that something was wrong. A slight but gradual increase in the fever cach night during the week was an unmistakable indication of the ris- ing of some complication which would have to be promptly met before a fay- orable of the patient could continue. The trouble was thought to be with the ball. Whether a pus cavity had formed or was forming at the ball seems now to have been a_ question between the physicians. Dr. Bliss was careful to tell the newspaper men last night that all was going nicely. To-day, however, it was learned that at last evening’s examination he gave the opinion that another pus cavity was forming. DE. REYBURN said he thought the excessive heat had caused an undue rise of tempera- ture. Dr. Hamilton is content to abide by the issue of the night. The presi- dent rests as well as could have been expected, and at the timeof the morn- ing dressing, gave outward indications generally satisfactory. His tempera- ture is a little above normal, and this fact, coupled with circumstances un- known, save to the physicians, made them a little nervous. Such a state of affairs has come to be easily recog- nizable to those who have watched the case the closest. Dr. Agnew saw'the patient at the morning dressing for the first time in sev days. The morning bulletin had a cheering tone, but at the same time had the appear- ance of extreme caution. The physi- cians are very cautious, They kept aloof from the press and nothing is to be learned except that the president appears to be doing well to-day. At the morning conference the physicians turned on the subject of fever. Dr. Agnew agreed with Dr. Bliss that it looked very much as if another cavity was forming. Pus is still flowing, but the appearance bore a slight stoppage somewhere. THE DAY WAS DEVOTED by the physicians to a close study of the case. They were not alarmed, but Dr, Bliss’ carriage was seen stand- ing on the aveuue while a cutler sharpened surgical instruments, Dr. Woodward drove off hurriedly and on his return tried awkwardly to hide from view a case of delicate instru- ments, These small matters soon gave rise to the im- pression that an operation was about to bs performed. Nothing oceurred, however, but it transpired later that preparations were being made for something to be done to- morrow. The president was slightly raised id bed, as usual, during the day and scemed to rest quictly, Dnrin the afternoon the temperature subside somewhat and at 5:20 p. m, Dr, Bliss said the president was resting quietly. Dr- Hamilton intended to go home this afternoon, but did not go. To- morrow an early examination is ex- pected to develop the course of the present annoyance. ANOTHER FEATURE OF THE DAY was the consultation between the physicians and Mr. Taintor, an assist- ant to Prof. Bell, who is in Boston. The consultation was in regard to the possible use of an electrical probe at the White House to-day. It is about long enough to reach through a per- son's body and consists of a flexible tube a quarter of an inch in diameter, containing a double conduetor. The interior end is fitted with magnet, which, when it comes in contact with metal, indicates the discovery at the other end The instrument is opera- ted by a two cell battery and its exact progress into the wound can be fol- luwunl by a counter movement of the outer end. By this wmeans the course of the ball can be accuratley delincated and the exact location de- termined. If used it will prebably be preliminary to making an incision of the ball. The physicians are evi- dently trying to keep the preparations quiet until the result is attained. The state of affairs need not be considered alarming but rather showing that the physicians intend to meet overy com- plication half way and teel confident of success. If tho electrical probe is used the patient will be caused more annoyance, perhaps, than he has been hitherto subjected to, but the doctors are agreed that he can bear such an operation with perfect safety. SUNDAY'S BULLETINS. OFFICIAL, Wasmivaton, August 7.—8:30 a. m. —After the bulletin of last evening was issued the president fell into a pleasant sleep, during which the fe- brile rise subsided, and was no longer perceptible when he awoke. At 10 p. m,, though with occasional breaks during the rest of the night, no ano- dyne was administered. This morn- ing heis in good condition, altho the effects of the febrile disturbance of yesterday were slightly perceptible in the pulse and température, At present his pulse is 96, temperature 08, respiration 18, - [Signed. ] F. H Hasiron, D. W. Buss, J. K. Barses, J. J. Woonwanp, Rorr. Revsurs, D. Haves AGNEW. August 7.--12:30 p. m.—The presi- dent's pulse is 104, temperature 100, respiration 20. The patient, to all appearances, 18 resting comfortable, with no unpleasant symptoms except above figures. OFFICIAL. WasHINGTON, August 7—7 p. m.— The president has n comfortable during the day, although his tempera- ture began to rise higher than yester- day. At12:30 p. m. his pulse was 104, temperature 100, respiration 20. At 7 p. m. his pulse is 104, temperature 101.2, rnspiration 20, . Nevertheless, he has been able to take nourishment as usual and has had a refreshing nap during the day. The discharge of pus has been liberal and is healthy in character. (Signed) D. W. Buiss, J. W. BarxEs, J. J. Woobpwarp, R. REYBURN, Frank H. Hamrrron, D H. Aanew. Waire House, August 8—~12:30 a. m,—The president is resting with an increased favor and no more unfavor- able symptoms. MISCELLANEOUS. DENIES THE REPORT. WasHINGTON, August 7.—Postmas- ter-General James desires to deny the report that he contemplates to resign to accept the presidency of the Na- tional Loan and Trust company, to be organized in New York by W. H. Vanderbilt. COMMISSTDN APPOINTED. Secretary Kirkwood has appointed T. A. Luce, of the assistant attorney- general’s oftice, chairman; O. H. Walker, of the land oftice, and P, T. N. Davenport, of Oregon, as a com- mission to appraise the value of the government lands at ‘“Thise Dalles,” Oregon, formerly embraced in the Fort Dalles military reservati THE WHITTAKER CASE. WasHINGTON, August 7.—The re- cord of the court martial in the Whittaker case is being revised at the office of the judge advocate general, will necessarily take con- finally disposed of, but it is stated that the findings of the court ag Whittaker is that he is found guilty of having committed alleged outrages on himself, and having failed to tell the court about it. The sentence of the court is said to be that he be dis- missed from the service. There is nothing to indicate that the proceed- ings will not be approved ADJUDGED SANE. The board of examiners detailed to investigate the of Capt. John P. Walker, of the Third United States cavalry, report that he is perfectly sane and he has accordingly been re- leased from the Washington insane asylum, and will rejoin his regiment again, ELECTRIC BRIEFS. National Associated Pross, The parents of Leo Taylor and Francis Creighton, who were drowned last spring in a terryboat disaster at Elgin, II., have demanded $5,000 damages in each case from the city for criminal negligence. Wm. Gooby, an engineer on the Chicago & Northwestern aailway, died yesterday at Elgin, 11, of paralysis, caused by exposure in the snow drifts last winter. Rev. Father Cooney, of TIreland, visiting in Chicago, says the Irish land bill was a meagre concession to the demands of the Irish people at best, and the house of lords has amended it out of all shape. Cuicaco, August T7.-~The Platt Dutsche yerein commenced a two days cel ebration at Ogden's grove to- day. Four thousand people are 1n at- tendance. Carter H., Harnson, mayor of Chicago, made a speech in favor of moderate drinking, 5L The Death Record. National Associated Presy. New York, August 7.—Jas, B, Os- borne, sexton of the Presbyterian church, was found dead this morning in a small room adjoining the church. Osborne was last seen alive on Wed- nesday night in church. It is sup- posed that whlle asleep he kicked over a small gas stove snd disconnected the pipe, allowing the gas to escape into the room and suffocating him. During the last twenty-four hours there were sixteen cases of death from the effects of heat. The weather to- day is variable, showers prevailing most of the time this afternoon, 106th Aaunniversary of O'Connell’s Birth. National Associatod Pross. Ont., August 7.-~The wniversary of the bisth of Dan- iel O'Connell was celobrated yesterday. James Britton, of the Emerald bene- ficial association, spoke, advising peaceful and constitutiona agitation for the Irish cause. He congratulated his hearers upon the almost certain passage of the land hill through parliament. He said his motto was loyalty to the government under which we live and abhorrance of dynamite plunderers, such as Rossa nmi Crowe. Grand Junction Items Special Dispatch to Tux Bex, Granp Juscrion, Ta., August 6.— named Roderick A young man had his arm badly broken this morning by a falling derrick, which caught him Defore he could escape. The Grand Junction coal company expects to bo ready to hoist coal be- fore winter, which will be a big boom to this town, Doath of Gen, Grant's Brother National Associated Pross, Morristows, N. J., Aug. 7. Or- ville Grant, brother of ex-President Grant, died at the New Jersey state insane asylum, Morris Plains, yestor- dny. The remains were sent to the home of his brother-in-law at Eliza- both forinterment. His insanity was first apparent through a mania for speculation. He has been in the asy- lum two years. o RAILROAD RUMBLINGS. InpraNarors, August 7.—The cut- ting of rates from this point reached a climax yesterday, when tickets to New York were sold by the agent of the Baltimore & Ohio railway at 05 cents reduction from $14, in opposi- tion to the Bee line. The war willl be renewed Monday. Cncaco, August 7.—The Grand Trunk continues its $5 rate to Boston, It has sold eleven hundred tickets since Tuesday afternoon. They will make arrangemonts soon for an $8 rate to Now York. Other ecastern lines have not met the 56 Boston rate and say they will not reduce below $16. THE TRIGGER. ILLINOIS SPORTSMEN. National Associated Pross. CuicAco, August 7.—The tourna- ment of the Illinois state sportmens’ association closed yesterday after a fine day's shoot. he free-for-all four teams shoot was won by the Rock City gun club, of Tennessee, by a score of 39 out of a possible 40, Eight thousand wild pigeons were killed during the tournament. Indications. National Associated Fross. WasniNeron, D. C., August 8.— Tor the Tennesee and Ohio valley and lower lake region: Warmer and fair weather; north winds, becoming va- riable; stationary or falling barometer. For the upper lake region: Warmer, fair weather; north winds, generally shifting to south, and lower pressure. LR S o Accident to a Steamer. National Associated Picss. HALraXx, August 7.—The Crantwell line steamer Contes, Captain Henry, from New York, vin Halifax, for St. John's, which left this port this morn- ing, struck on Thrum Cape entrance of harbor and became a total wreck. The passengers, crow, mails and bag- gage were safely landed. Uncompahgre Utes. National Associated Press, Laxke Cipy, Col.,, August7.—The Ute commissioners have been highly successful in locating the Uncom- pahgre Utes on the new reservation s the Uintah reservation. Indian nt Berry says the removal will begin at once and be completed in three weeks, Fire Record. AT TAUNTON, M TavuntoN, Mass., August 7.—The nail factory and wire rolling mill of the Old Colony iron company in east Taunton, was burned this morning. Loss on building, machinery and stock about §150,000; insurance about $60,000 Carpenters’ Convention, National Associated Presy Cuicaco, August 7 —The first national convention of carpenters and joiners commences Monday to con- tinue three days. Delegates from St. Louis, New York, Cincinnati and Baltimore are now here. R. J. Me- Guire, of St. Louis, will preside. e A Terrible Adventure. gara Falls Special to the Cincinnati Gazetto, The residents of Chippewa, a small town two miles from here, up the Niagara river, were startled at dusk last evening by hearing loud cries for help from the river, which was coy- ered with an impenctrable fog. Tt was soon discovered that John Leh- man, his son and John Greenwood, all residents of that village, who had rowed over to the American side in the morning, had attempted to return at dusk, starting from Port Day, about a mile above the falls, but had been overtaken by a sudden land fog falling upon them as they were nearing the Canadian shore. Losing their course, they were swittly nearing the rapids and being carried to destruction through the rushing waters, The town bell was rung and some parties fired guns; no other effort under the circumstances could be made to save the untortunate men, and those who had gathered on the shore from hearing their cries stood stricken with terror, knowing the fearful death awaiting the occupants of the boat, Gireenwood, seeing his dangerous position, let-go his anchor, which, fortunately, took hold of the rocks and he was saved. He kept shouting for help at intervals all night, and this morning was found riding safely at anchor, The Lehmans, having no anchor in their boat, drifted down with the rapids, shrieking frantically for help, Almost by a miracle tho current swopt them against a pro- jecting point near Burning Springs, and they were saved. They returned as quickly as possible to Chippewa, secured aid and waited until day- break, when, with great diffioulty and danug, they succeeded in rescuing i their eomrade, - THE OMAHA DAILY OMAHA, MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST'S, 1881, FOREICN FLASHES. The Cabinet Council Decides to Resist All Amendments to the Irish Land Bill. Ayoob Khan's Losses in the Candahar Engagement £aid to Be Very Heavy. A Brilliant Assemblage at the Maneion House Banquet, Bradlaugh Addresses a Mon- ster Meoting at North- ampton Yesterday. Miscellansous Nows From Boyond the Ocean. BRADLAUGH SICK, Loxpon, August 7.—Bradlaugh is sick with erysipelas, one of the indi. rect causes of his struggle with tho jo- lico and crowd in the house of com- mons on Wednesday, the immedite injury from which trouble is said to have arisen from a severe strain. AYOOR'S LOSRES HBAVY, LoxpoN, August 7.—Ayeob Khan's messengers report that in the conflict about Candahar his losses were much heavier than those of the ameer, APPOINTED GOVERNOR OF CANDANAR, Mohammed Hassein has been made governor of Candahar and the 1is have paid homage to Ayoob. ' The ameer has gathered his scattered forces and made a stand at K where he will defend himself 8 Ayoob, who has been prepurfig to advance upon Cabul. t BIG BANQUET. Loxpox, August 7.—There was a brillant cempany at the Mansion Housoe banquet last night, among those present being Lord Harrington, Fors- ter, Childers, Bright, Lord North- brook and Sir Garnet Woolsey. Glad- stone's speech has been loooked for- ward to with the expectation that it would be pertinent to existing issues and expectations, It was unexpected- ly outspoken, It said the affairs of the empire of Great Britain were al- most too hoavy for human strength to bear. Whatever capacity any party in power might be it must be equal to encountering weighty issucs and enormous calls made upon it by the needs of the great empire and must solve the vroblems involved in the control of its affairs. WILL RESIST, Loxvox, August 7.—The cabinet council yesterday considered the amendments made to the Irish land bill by the heuse of lords, and vith a few minor exceptions the cabinel de- termined to offer uncompronnsing resistance to their insertion in the act. The cabinet also considered the Bradlaugh problem, and dc to introduce the oath bill at the next session of parlisment, BRADLAUGH ADDRESSES A BIG MEETING, Bradlaugh addressed a monster wmeeting at Northampton yesterday. He said the great strugglo~ for con- stitutional rights was growing graver. Ho would fight for thom as loig as his life lasted. A DENIAL, Pans, August 7.—The government deny that they propose to send 40,000 troops to North Africa, PROTESTS, Rome, August 7.—At a public meeting held here to-day protests wore made against the laws guirantee- ing the pope’s palaces, ‘THE GOL PENDED, Loxpow, August 7.—A St. Peters- burg dispatch says that should Ayoob Khan occupy Cabul Russia pledges not to interfere. Russia also repeats the assurance that she regards Amu Daria as the boundary of Rus- sian influence in Central Asia. The Golos has been suspended for six months. DILLON RELEASED Loxvox, August 7.——John Dillon has been released from Kilmainham jail. ! A dispateh from Belgrade says the recent arrest of a nihilist in that city has led to the discovery of other plots and documents have been found prov- ing that the socialists and nihilists have designs on the lives of Loth the German emperor and the czar, The Belgrade prisoner belongs to a very distinguished family and is married to Princess Galatzin, He has also fe- male accomplices. Documents found also show that the revolutionists at Geneva are also urging the movement, BISMARCK THREATENED, BeruiN, August 7.—Prince Bis- mark is in great excitement in con- sequence of the receipt of a threaten- ing letter, and this has tended to delay his recovery from a recent illness, Excitement Among the Brewers. National Associated Fress. New Yok, August 7.—Much ex- citement has been caused among the brewers by the circular of the B ness Men’s Moderation society, which aims in finding in what proportion pure malt and hops are uscd in manu- facturing lager beer, the amount of adulterating material uscd and the ay- erage at which beer is sold. Crime BPOTTED TAIL KILLED. Deapwoon, August 7.—Crow Dog, captain of police at Rosebud agency, shot and killed the celebrated chief, Spotted Tail. Crow Dog has gone to Fort Niobrars, Troublc i sutici- pated. Large lines of job lots goods, from CLAN NA GAEL National Asociated Pross THE SINCERITY OF A PROMIN BER QURSTION Cnicaao, August 6.—The mystery of the secret Trish conclave, now be- ing held in this city, has at last been cleared up. On last Thursday morn. ing the representatives of the ditferent circles of the famous Clan Na Gael society gathered in this city to hold tho first national convention. The utmost soeresy was obscrved on all sides. Some of the delegates went so far as to register at their hotel undoer assumed names. Upwards of a dozen of theso ysterious visitors registered NT MEM at the Palmer house and were as. signed rooms. Upon their ar | rival, certain prominent Irish revo lutionists were called apon, Just in what proportion the diffcrent circles of the famous Irish union is repre sented here at this secret council cannot be learned, 1t is known, how- ever, that tho eighty lodges and four great circles of this city and vicinity aro allowed only four delogates. It has come to light that as long ago as last January, letters were re- ovived from representative Irishmen in New York and elsewhere, sceking their views as to the practicability of holding a convention, which should representall revolutionary Trish wings, and the present council 18 the result of such correspondence. At the session last night after a dis- cusaion that was listened to from 8 to 11:30 p. m. a special committeo was appointed to draft and report to the convention at its s sion this evening a plan for a revolutionary conatitution. This committee was dirocted te go even further than this, and its report whether it be accepted or rejoctod will cover all the details of a complete rev- olutionary government. The men to run this government machinery, of course, this committee will not name. That will be the bue- iness of the convention in casoe it ac- cepts the report. Meanwhile the convention is proceeding with its oth- er important business. Among the more prominent of the delegates at the convention isa lawyer, Geo. J. West, of Providence, K. 1. This man’s sincerity has been ques- tioned. It has been charged that he was in the employ of the English government, nm\ was chiefly inter- osted in the Irish revolutionary sshemes in order that ho might fore- warn Britishers, This charge is not a new one. It has been before against West at his own home in Providence, Whether or not these remarks are true, certain it is that they have created great excitement in the very midst of the body in session at the Palmer house. The whole of this morning was spent in examining West and his rec It is known that specific charges have been made against him, and proof of the truth placed in the hands of prominent delegates present. Cuicaco, August 7.—The conven- tion of general Irish council was con- tinued at the Palmer house to-day. A delegate was annoyed at the suspicions that he was a British spy and showed himseli to be true to the laish cause. A row occurred in the council and Hynes, Agnew and many others withdrew in anger and a dis- ruption of the council at one time was feared. However, after the morning ion the seeming difliculties were adjusted with satisfaction to all con- cerned and the receding dole- gates will return to-morrow in harmony. To-morrow's meeting will be the most important A committee on further action will report, and the general plan of action ommendod will be as follows: he funds are to be expendedno more for open warfare upon the British governmeat, but used to merease and maintain the agitation for the benefit of Trish liberty. A grand council of the world is to bec d with arms as follows: The uxinlimf British government is to bo changed, and the Unitod States of Great Britain, formed nd, Wales, Ireland Islands, Can and British North American possessions are to be annexed to the United States of Amer Tho independence of ustralia is to be declared, and a republic crected by English speak- ing people of South” Africa, including Cape Colony and Natal to be united with other neighboring districts and from the South African republic. The resident populace of India is to be incited to insist upon being taxed no longer for the support of British institutions but all revenues to be ex- pended for internal improvements and extension recommend that this con- vention send delegations to the grand international congress to be held in the United States next winter to which delegates will be inyited from the countries above named, and all republics and those socicties advocat- ing liberty, in the meantime looking forward to the grand European ro- public and also a grand_consolidation of the American republic composed of the United States, Canada and Mexico, Cuicaco, August 7.—It having been ascertained that the general Irish council in session at the Palmer house was not to be controlled by the friends of dynamite and real warfare efforty to collect all that faith for eonsultation were made. Several meetings were held. The principal meeting was the Council of Wolf societies of the United States and Canada, which held a secret convention this evening at the rooms of an Irish lawyer on LaSalle strect. Martin Johnson, of MeGiee Station, Col., presided, Timo- thy 'Cennor, sceretary. A commit- tee was appointed to wait on the offi- cors of the Irish Revolution Brother- hood at the Paliner house and request them to aitend at a special meeting to assist in the scheme to further the interests of the people. John L. ()'Brien, Francis Hughes and Patrick Kelly appointed to draft a con- stitution and by-laws, On_ motion of Thomas Cunningham of 237 Martin strect, Montreal, Ontario, the follow- preamble and resolutions wore unan- imously adopted: Wueneas, We, the representatives of the different circles of the Wolfe 3 cents each upward. W. R, Besarrr & Co, soclety of the United States and Can- British government towards oar fel low-counti ymen. We, as men having truo and un selfish love for our native land that 18 only to be found amon gst Irishmen, the vefore be it Resolved, I"hat we shall, with al) our ability and weal as Irish soldiors in our sacred cause, pledge ourselves to work with one great object, viz.: T'o uso our best efforts to free Trish men from the cruel yoke of England has kept Ireland bound down by chains of slavery. Resolved, That while we are not in any way connectod with Nilulisnr, we | boliove it is the righteous and honera- | blo resistance of a peoplo inhumanly treated by a cruel government, and that it is the last resort available te victivischoked and menaced beyond aly other resistance, God means that un just powor shall bo insecure and overy move of the great giant prostratoe in chains, whether it be to lift a single dagger or stir a city's revolt, is a les son of justice FATAL SUNSTROK E. A Laborer on the Creamery Overcome By Heat and Dies From the Effeots. Fremont (Neb.) Herald, Amid all the brilliancy and bright- ness of the dazzling sun which poured forth such intense heat on Fri-l(uy af- ternoon, there was a gloom spread over one household at least in our midst, caused h{ the death by sun- stroke of a laborer named August Miller. The unfortunate man had been engaged in carrying mortar for the erection of the newcreamery build- ing, when about 5 o'clock he showed signs of madness and made a frar rush up Main street towards the rail- road. His actions created quite a confusion among the other workmen on the building, who immediatel followed the poor man, who had sanl down for the last time in front of the residence of L. B. Hakes, When he was reached ho was insensible and powerless, and he was takenjup and Iaid in the shade in the yard of Mr. Burril, and doctors were summoned, but it was fully half an hour before medical assistance arrived, when Drs, Borglum and Abbott reached the spot and did all in their power to re- lieve the stricken man. But he ap peared to have passed the point of {muum relief, and was only waiting the summons which none may refuse to start on his long jour- ney. He was finally removed to his home on West Fifth street, opposite the residence of Councilman Haman, where he died at 10 o'clock Friday evening. Ho was a, German, vbout thirty-five years ola, haying resided in this coun- try only about a year, and leaves a wife to mourn his loss, who has un- bounded sympathy in her severe trial. ANOTHER, We heard a rumor of another sun stroke on Friday, but ceuld learn no particulars in time for this issue, LT D A Mouldor's Denth, James Richards, o mouldor, lately employed at the U. P. shops, died yesterday morning at half-past two o'clock at his residence on Cass street, between Thirteenth and Four- teenth streots. He had been suffer- ing from typhoid fever during the past week. He had only been a short timo in Omaha. His native place is Pennsylvania, where his parents reside. A telegram was sent to his parents informing them of his death Lo ‘Want More Pay. The laboring men employed in the locomotive department of the U. P. shops held an informal meeting Satur- day to take steps for gotting an in- crease of pay. It appears that at present they get fiftcen and a half cents an hour and thoy want twenty cents. Resolutions are to be drawn upand will be presented to Mr. Kent, the head of the locomotive depart- ment, to-day. Killed on the Rail’ As the east bound train was near- ing Sidney, yesterday, a boy, who was standing near the track, suddenly fell forward and the train passed over him, instantly killing him. It is sup- posed the earth gave way where he was standing and that consequently he was precipitated onto the track. He was badly mnnfilud; Died in England, A communication has been received by Tue Bee from England stating that Florence Jane, only daughter of Henry Tickell, Esq., and niece of Thomas Edwards, Esq., of 2 Torre Square, Torguay, England, died at Upton, Torguay, of consumption on April 22d, Mrs. T. A. Gist, 1204 Walnut streot, Philadelphia® writes: ‘I had inflammatory rheumatism very badly, and in one foot and and ankle it scemed to have taken hold with the determination to stay some time; and the morning 1 obtained 8t, Jacobs 0il I could not put my foot down to the floor, even for an instant, T used it that evening for the first time, next morning for the second time, and that afternoon put my foot down for sev- eral minutes at & time. On the Sun day following I could stand up and walk & fow steps. On Tuesday could walk about my room, and went down stairs by holding on to the banisters. Now can walk quite well, and there is very little soreness and ‘min loft, 1 lhfi’l go out in & ocouple of days, weather permitting. Just think? one bottle and a half and I can walk and am almost free from pain, It is @ wonderful medicine, l will buyit by the dozen and make it a family medi- cine, a8 we are subject to rheulna ada, condemn the cruel action of the tism, IS IT MURDER? A Question Which Coroner Ja- cobs Wants Answered. .Did John Peterson’s Death Re- sult Naturally ? Or Was It Caused By a Sovere Boating? John Peterson also known as John Willima.n, died yestorday morning at a little buforo ten o'clock. It 18 al- leged by b is friends that his death was the result «of a fight between him and aman nam*d Chas. Neistrom. The fight on Wednesday last about mpon i1 Peterson’s shop, which is located on Sixteenth strect between Izardand Burt. Tho two men have been working in adjoining shops for some time past, Peterson having been a wagon maker, .and Neistrom a black- smith. It had been their practice to work ona sort of partnership basis, Peterson: doing the woodwork on the vehicles, and Neistz om the iren work. Ttis said that lately they have had a good many disputes between them- solves concerning business matters. Upon the day before the fight oc- curred they had another dispute. Neistrom it appears ordered some beer to his shop and invited Peterson in to take some with him. When- Peoterson went in a few moments: af- terward the beer was all gone. He asked where it was and Neistrom: laughed at him. This caused some- bad blood but they did not come to: blows at that time, On Wednesday Peterson and Neis~ trom, together with four or five other- men, were in the shop of the former. The party had some beer and then engaged themselves in singing and conversation tor some time. Finally a man came in who wanted a saw filed, but for some reason it was not done immediately. Aceording to the testi- mony of witnesses at the coroner’s in- quest yesterday the rew then com- menced between the two men. Peter- son’s and Neistrom's hats were both laying on a bench in the shep. Neistrom took up a mallet and struck Peterson's hat on the crown and then his own. He then placed one hat within the other and put both on his head. Peterson objected to this and cagled for his hat. This led to a sort of scuftle, and then into a fight. Pe- terson, it is alleged bi; some people, struck Neistrom with the file, but this is denied. by others. ~ Neistrom got his antagonist down and then beat and kicked him with his feet and fists. Peterson seemeod dazed and stunned, and offered but a }wur resist- anco to the attack of Neistrom. After the fight Poterson lay down for some time on the floor of the shop with his head against a log. It is said that Peterson was considerably under the influence of drink at the time of the fight. From another source it is alleged that the fight originated in a different. way. Noistrom’s father went into Peoterson’s shop, according to this story, to have some work done and Poterson kicked the old man out. Neistrom then went into the shop, words ensued and the fight between the two followed. After the fight Peterson bad done no work up to the time of his death. When his death resulted his friends immediately notified Coroner Jacobs, who sent tor the remains and had them laid out in his establishment, A warrant was issued by Judge Bencke as soon as complaint was made and Niestrom was arrested by city jailor McClure and Officer Black. The coroner summoned a jury and began an inquest in the afternoon. r, Leisenring, who held the] post mortem examination, stated that there were several contusions on dif- ferent parts of the body and they were congested. He found the right. lung in a pustulated condition and ad- hering to the side of the chest. The deceased urpunrml to be at the time of his death in a very prostrated con- oceun ed dition. In answer to a question as to whethor the blows would prob- ably cause death he replied, that death would probable ensue in the condition the man was then in, The man who nursed Peterson from last Thursday up to the time of his death stated in his examination that he complained very much of having pain in the throat and lungs. Peter- son could not swallow, nor take sus- tenance of any kind until Saturday evening, when he ate a little oatmeal broth, Sunday morning he was given some milk with an egg broken in it. He was very restless and would not. lie down longer than three or four minutes at a time. 4 In the evidence of one witness it was stated that the prisoner said that if it hadn't been for Dave Redman he would have kicked Peterson to death at the time of the fight. It was brought out that both men were greatly enraged at the time of the fight. Peterson had lived i Omaha four- teen years, and during that time had worked both as a carpenter and wag- onmaker. He was employcd as a car- penter on the Central block, which was bnilt in 1867, He came to Omaha from Stockholn, Sweden. Of late years he had been given more or less o drink. Two brothers of his are now living somewhere in Utah, He was asingle man, The inquest was adjourned at the instance of the coroner and district at- torney in order that a further exami~ nation of the body might be made. A telegram was also sent by the dis- trict attorney to Blair for William Corsgren, who was & witness to the fight. The inquest will not be res sumed until this evening.