Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 11, 1887, Page 1

s AT or SIXTEENTH YEAR. THE OwMaHA DalLy BEE OMAHA, MONDAY MORNING. APRIL 11, 1887, NU A TESTIMONIAL TO DAVITT. Friends Present the Irish Leader's Bride With a Magnificent Gift. HOME FOR THE LAND LEAGUER. The Presentation Speeches Feelingly Replicd to by the Reciplents— Passion Week Observances in Vienna—Other Forcign News. Befitting Baster Time, \Copyright 1957 by James_Gordon Bennett.] DupriN, April 10.—New York Herald Cable—S8pecial to the I ~The events of the weck here have been the presentation of magniticent wedding gifts to Mrs, Michwl Davitt. Her husband on this Easter day must, by contrast, recall the several dismal Easter days he spent between prison walls, as described in his published recollections. Few American tourists visit this city without making excursions by railway or by the turn- pike road that skirts the coast southward to the Bray. During their short journey, and about nine miles soutneast from Dublin, they would pass the villa residences of the su- burban Ballybock. Ballybock looks out upon Killarney bay, and to the south of this, a ‘panorama of beauty, the Shanganagh valley, which is crowned by the Sugar Loaf moun- tain and Brayhead. Among these residences Wwas a snuggery, approppriately named Eden Hill cottage. Quietly and unostentatiously a committee Michwml of Davitt’s friends col- lected funds to buy that property, not for the father of the land leazue, whose delicy as to gifts is well known, but as a wedding present for his bride. The committee tastefully fur- nished Eden Hill cottage from roof to cellar. They relaid the lawn with turf and sham- rock; they studded the terrace with bulbs and flowering plants “for bridal blossoms,” said James Grehin, of Cabineterly, a prominent committeeman. Thekitchen garden was not neglected, nor were the small fruits and the miniature hot-house. In Mrs, Davitt’s bor- doir they placed an American piano; in her husband’s library the crayon picture which Boston had sent and ot which Duify was the artist, as he was of General Collins’ portrait that hamgs in the National league headquar- ters in Upper O'Connell street. Allof this baving been perfected, the comimittee escorted the happy couple to this their new home. Mrs. Davitt's delight was evident as the car- riage was driven out of the roadway into a branching avenue lined with trees, flanked by shrubbery, and past the garden wall, cov- ered with red blossoming vines. The sub- seribing ladies and gentlemen, somewhat in the fashion of an American surprise party, were awaiting their hostess and host in the cozy drawing-room. Mr. Michael MacEnerny, & barrister, holding the title deeds in his hand, at once made the presentation speech. Then Miss Kate O'Reilly, blushing with eagerness, handed an illuminated address referring to the piano, and finally Dr, Duffy, on behalf of Bostonian friends, uncovered the picture after a few epigramatic sen- tences. This concluded, Mrs, Davitt, holding her husband’s hand, responded. THE PRESENTATION SPEECH. Mr. MacEnery, barrister, when delivering the title deeds, said: **We feel assured that Mr., Davitt has told you that ever nearest and dearest to the Irish heartis the thought of home, Around it our hopes, fears and af- fections-are entwined as inseparably as the evergreen ivy which you have seen, after a lapse of conturies of storm and change clings 80 clogely to the old castles and round towers of this land. As there is no man living who bas done so much as he to save the homes of our poor people from destruction, we believe you will recognize in the form of the gift we offer you the spirit which brompts us when we take the liberty of presenting you with a cottage home In harmony with his simple tastes and situated in a locality endeared to him by many tender associations of friend- ship and by tue recollection of his fruitful labors on behalf of the cabin homes of Ire- land.” A WOMANLY ADDRESS, ‘The womanly address accompanying the piano included these sentences: “Knowing your husband’s deep and tender love for music, and having heard with delight of your eminent accomplishments in that art, we think the most appropriate gift is this Ameri- can cottage piano. You may have been told that the daughters of Erin are bright exam- ples ot all womanly duties, We beg to assure you that we regard as foremost our duty to our beloved country. The mystic spell of this devoted land makes all who come to dwell among us more Irish than the Irish themselves, and we feel assured in you this historic saylng will receive a new and illus- trious proof. As the wife of Michael Davitt, as a daughter of the heme of freedom, it will be pre-eminently your duty, as we believe your pleasure, by your gentle persuasiveness, under his loving guidance, to lead us in moulding themanhood of Ireland to the glori- ous form of freedom known In America.” GOOD WISHES FROM BOSTON, Dr, Duffy remarked: “I know that to the wish and prayers expressed here to-night for your future happiness and that of your dis- tinguished husband, I can add those of the Irish race in Awerica, and especially your hosts of friends in Boston.” MRS, DAVITT'S REPLY. Mrs. Davitt modestly, but with graceful .eclat and self-possession, responded. She wore an Irish poplin dress, trimmed with Irish lace, and all who saw her in Ameirea can well imagine how proud and happy she looked. In the course of her very heartfelt remarks she observed: *I wish 1 were gifted with the power of expressing in words all which my heart is throbbing to utter this moment, Valuable as is the unique and splendid present which you give me, it does not call forth the same extent of gratitue as does the stlent manner in which the testi- monial itself has been prepared, or the true spirit of hospitality In which it has been presented. In this respect your too generous gift Is in keeping with the acts of the warm, generous welcome I have ex- perienced at the hands of the people of Ire- land since my arrival in the land which I have longed to make my home from the time 1 tirst learned to lova It as the birthplace of my parents, I know quite well, in present- ing me with this lovely cottage home, which you have furnished with every luxury and embellished with such admirable taste, you had in the end the future comfort of my dear husband. Your motives in thus considering his future welfare are in keeping mith my highest ambition, which is to make that fu- ture, asfar as 1 possibly can, a contrast with the trials and sufferings which bave sur- rounded his life in the past.” ’ Tarning tothe ladies, and referring to thelr gift, she continued: *There isno work which ou could wish me to do for the freedom of reland, no sacrifice which woman could be expected to make, that I would not cheerfully render to see an end put to the tyranny exer- cised by the English rule in this country, and to win for the Irish people a government as free as that which the exiled portion of our Tace enjoy in my own native land.” Next, in expressing her thanks for the ple- ture, she asked Dr. Duffy to “convey to those Wwlo bave seat (o me this magnificent por- tzait from Boston my sineerest thanks for so acceptable a present, which I think the most perfect likeness I have seen.” In conclusion . Davitt most aptly added: *“Idonot think I shall be acting contrary to your wishes, or those of my numerous friends who co-operated in this expensive work, if I pro- pose to change the name ot Eden Hill to that of Land League Cottage."” ‘This was greeted with the heartiest chorus of “Aye, aye,” DAVITI'S WORDS OF TITANKS, Every one now regarded Davitt, who then gotup. Ashedid so there was only one thing lacking to make these incidents and the tableaux entirely dramatic—the presence in the background of the judge who sen- tenced him and of the barbarous wardens who superintended his Imprisonment, 8o that they might observe and point asa lesson fron the passing seene whet coercion could do what Balfour claims it can toward extinguishing Irish patriotism. Davitt stood quietly a moment, and then almost sobbed out the few words that some day will become as memorable as many n quoted from Emmet and Fit Id: I cannot add anything to what my wife has al- ready spoken, ‘These splendid testimonials are a too gonerous ognition of these humble services of mine in Ireland’s struggle —are so many more proofs added to those over and over given of the exaggerated esti- mate which the Irish people have been pleased to form of my part in the national movement. L only hope that in the home which has been provided for me and mine, and so lavishly adorned by my many kind friends, both in Ireland and in America, I may gather new strength, the better to continue my share of the fight for achieving the social and political redemption of our fatherland.” Then followed a momentary silence, which ‘was more eloquent in its effects than the cheers, embraces and handshaking which followed. —_— EARNEST IN RELIGL Vienna Entirely Absorbed in Observ- ing Passion Week. [Copyright 1857 by James Gordon Bennett.] s April 10.--|New York Herald Special to the Bek.|—Politics and pleasure have been much neglected here during Passion week. The Viennese take their religion as they take their music—in earnest—and for the moment Kaulbars seems to be forgotten. All the week the churches were crowded. Thousands have thronged the cathedral of St. Stephen, the Church of the Minorities, St. Peter’s church, and the other fashionable piaces of worship. The grim gothie Christs and virgins, which adorn the outer walls of the cathedral, were crowned with tawdry wreaths. Some had paper roses thrust between their cold, stone fingers. In- side the cathedral there has been a constant patter of feet and a hum ot prayerful voices, ‘To-morrow the weiner kinder will make amends for their piety in countless cafes and beer halls, On Maunday Thursday, agree- able to ancient custom and gg remembrance of the last supper, the mnpcr«*went through the form of washing the feet ot twelve deserving old men in one of the halls of the imperial palace. The ages of the vet- erans on this occasion aggregated 1074 years, Four were nonogenarians. The old men, clothed in the traditional costume and bare- footed, were seated on a line of benches. ‘fhe emperor passed before them, escorted by a suit of his household dignitaries, and poured a little water from a_silver pitcher on each outstretched foot. He dried it afterward with a towel. Every veleran was then pre- sented with a small bag of money and some food. Usually the empress completes the cer- emony by washing the feet of the twelve de- serving aged women, but this year the func- tion had to be omitted, as her majesty is away on one of her eccentric pleasure trips. The old Iadies got their bounties all the same and were perhaps spared some twinges ofjthe rheun- matism. ANTI-RUSSIAN MANIFESTATIONS, ‘The opening of a new link of the strategic railway system of Austria-Poland has been made a pretext for a small anti-Russian man- testation by several leading Austrian papers. One or two pointedly hint that the new line is not only ayailable for defensive purposes, but may also be useful offensively, should circumstances ever compel the dual mon- archy to invade Russia. As matters grad- ually quiet down in Bulgaria, complications thicken in Vienna. Inthe political circles of Vienna it is taken for granted that the next great news will come from Herat, 1f war in Bulgaria is avoided few politicians doubt there will be war in Afghanistan, FATE OF JEW PERSECUTORS. Tne miserable end of Dr. Margenstein, the so-called Talmud Hussar, who flung himself into the canal the other day, has removed one of the most active agents of the antl- sometic movements, which made new bait- Ing Pastor Stoecker so unenviably notorious. Religious persecution does not seem to profit the persecutor much more in German-speak- Ing countriesthan in France. ‘I'he chief leaders of the French anti-monastic crusade are dead, disgraced or exiled. Of the German heroes who had hoped to annihilate Judiaism in Europe, Stoecker is discredited, Dr. Bre- man and Dr. Totkinson have been sent to jail, and Dr. Margenstein has committed sui- cide. THE LATEST THEATRICAL FARCE, ‘The latest theatrical novelty in Vienna isa screaming farce, in four acts, by Karl Laufs, ontitled “Ein Toller Einfall,” which had made a decided hit at the Carl theater. The plot, as the title suggests, is of the maddest and merriest deseription. 1t hinges on the misdeeds of a hard-up medical student, who, being temporarily entrusted with the charges of his uncle’s apartment, hits upon the in- genlous idea of letting it out in beds to lodgers. I'he complications which result be- fore the play is wound up by pater families, with a jealous wife and a hankering attera pretty woman, might almost have been writ- ten expressly for Lewis, The untimely re- turn of the uncle Is extremely amusing, but would take too long In telling. The farce is like Augustin Daly’s, A DREADFUL TRAGEDY, ‘1he little Hungarian town of Funfkirschen has just been the scene of a dreadful tragedy. A married woman named Katherine Kowach and her lover, an employe of the ministry of finance, were found dead in their bedroom the other morning. On inquiry it was ascer- tained that the unhappy Katherine, driven to distraction by the discovery aat her para- mour had grown tired of herand was medi- tating leaving her, had enticed him to her lodgings and shot him dead in bed while he slept, She had the presence of mind after the murder to lay his body out, then she lay down on the sofa, loaded the pistol and shot herself. BUSINESS DEPRESSION. Vienna is very empty at present. Business seems stagnant. As a shopman recently re- marked to me, ‘‘there is very little money flying about here.” Gold is scarce and silver is scarce. Even paper is a rarity. —— A Misstatement Corrected. | Copuright 1857 by James Gordo® Bennett.] Loxpow, April 1L—[New York Herald Cable—Special to the Bee.|—One of the great books of the day 1s the autobiography of Count Von Beust, edited by Baron Henry DeWorms, who is a member of parliament and a mewmber of the Salisbury istry, “which was mn’mq yostorday. 'r':."m may be said to set forth the late count s an Austrian. Greville wrote an_introduction of 100 pages, which Is perhaps the most In- teresting part of the two bulky volumes. 1t 18 puplished by the Remingtons. DeWorms, who was the most intimate friend of the great statesman, isan_eminent author and pub- lisher. 'The book is made further interesting by the fact that it contains a letter of as re- cent a date as March 14 from John Jay, cor- recting a most egregions misstatement about Count Von Beust, made by James G. Blaine in his book *“T'wenty Years of Congress,” second volume, pages 629 and 650, and allud- ing to%hn unfair reference to the count’s di- plomatic position. In referring DeWorms to Blaine's book Jay somewhat quizzieally tells him that “it is a volume you will doubtless find in the British museum.” Scolding President Oleveland. [Copyright 1557 by James Gordon Bennett.] )NDON, April 10.—[New York Herald Cable—Special to the Brge]—The Ob- server was scolding President Cleveland ay in the following manner: “The Can- adian fisheries difficulty still continues un- settled and President Cleveland, doubtless with half an eye to the fall elections, has doublished an exceedingly high and mighty declaration on the subject as to the necessity of vindicating the honor, dignity and integ- rity of the nation, ‘The question is a some- what tangled one, although the legal right of the Canadians, however antiquated or ob- noxious it may be, is attested by the un- willingness of the American government to refer the matter to arbitration. Neither na- tion could be so deficient in good sense as to put itself in the wrong by refusing such an invitation.” THE WEEK Important Movements on the Stock Exchange—Higher Prices. ORK, April 10.—[Special Telegram —Taken altogether the week on the stock exchange may be set down as one of the most important for a lonz time. The bull movement made further progress and the highest figures of the year were recorded in many instances, dealings at the time hav- ing been on a large seale and attended with much excitement. ‘I'ne specialties continued tolead in the riso and this class of stocks scored an improvement ranging up to 10 peints, with a number of shares heretofore dormant quite prominent in transactions, “Lhe feature of the week was the free par- ticipation in the activity and the improve- ment of a number of dividend payers and other usually active stocks, speculation in which had previously hung fireto a greater orl tent while specialties were moving up. Of these the anthracite roads were con- spicuous, rising anywhere fr to 43 points. Theleaders on the bnll side took advantage of tbe buoyancy to realize with B Ve N WALL STREET. the idea of bringing about a substan- tial reaction, and thelr example was followed by traders. But It was subse- quently discovered that the market had broadened more rapidly than they had caleu- lated upon and absorbed their stocks without running off much, whereupon they started in to buy back the shares they had parted with, which operation, in connection with liberal purchases by commission houses whenever the market weakened, resulted in ?lnck rallies. ‘There were some favorable actors at work, such as large gains in rail- way traflic, the ndvantage of tolls on coal, the establishment of closer re the Penn sey Central compani liberal buying by London, further progress in sowe of the re- organized schemes, and reports from Wash- ington that Secretary Fairchild intended to buy a large amount of 4 and per cents when all of the 3 per cents shall have bee retired. But, above all, was the decision of the inter-state commerce commissioners tem- porarily suspending, the application of the” Southern Kailroad and Steamship association, the Iunpinuxlshurthnu ause. So sudden and liberal an interpretation of the act in favor ot the common carrying trade took the street by surprise and led” operators to belieye that the same liberty might be ex- tended to roads in other sections of the coun- try which claim the same grouuds for relief, ‘The business in railroald bonds was on a larger scale than for some time past and the revival of activity brought with it a much stronger market.” The rise in stocks affected their kindred bonds, and in addition th ter were influenced by favorable trafi turns and reports in regard to the new tra agreement. ‘The Atlantic & Pacitic incor were especially active, the enormous gain in the earnings of the company for the first quarter of the current year stimulating put chases, in which Boston Louses were quite conspicious. The bonds were heavily traded in and rose over 3 points, Some of the other issues advanced even still more, Shen- andoah Valley general sellin, 0, St Joseph & Grand Island incomes 5, Ne city and Northern firsts 4i, Jersey Cen- tral debentures 4, and Green Hay in- eomes 34 voints. Brokers who do inyestment business report increas- ing orders for railway mortzages from their clients, who always pay in full for their purchases and take the bonds from the street. 'I'his absorption is steadily decreas- ing the supply of rezular interest-paying issues, a number of which are positively scarce, The feature of the week in foreign exchanges was a widening in the ditferences between long and short storing, the former advancing while the latter remained sta- tionary and was financially weak. Monoy in this market was accessible to brokers dur- ing the greatar part of the week at the legal rate, and some times below it, although on al oceasions call loans advanced tem- porarily to 7 and 8 per cent, and just previous to Good Friday holiday there was a little flurry in which rates ran up as_high as 15 per cent for a moment or two, The cur- rency sent to the middle and eastern states to as: in the April settlements is slowl: returning, but at the west exchange is stifl against this center, The extreme high rates made for money were artiiicial, being gen erally the result of minipulation for specula- tive pnrposes. - He Scores Three More. Lirrie Rock, Ark, April 10—|Special Telegram to the Bie.]—A dispateh from Texarkana says that Walter Ridgeley, a farmer living eight miles north of there, was lured from his house last night by three mem- vers of the Murphy ramily, who attempted to assassinate him. 1In the fight that ensued he killed allithree and received half a dozen wounds himself. A month ago he killed two of the Murphys in a dispute about ex- torting money from a drummer. latter he was ambushed and h but he succeeded in killing two more of the amily. The score now stands seven to naught, but Ridgeley will doubtless die, hav- ing received five balls fromrifies in the hands of the Murphys. B Fiendish Deed of Convicta, NASHVILLE, April 10.—|Special EE.]--A fiendish attempt to murder i, H, Wilkinson, the keeper, and some half dozen guards at the county farm, was discovered last night. A consplracy was formed among the convicts to murder the lessee and guards, and thus make their escape. Arsenic was ‘pu! in the drinking water and the lessee, four guards and five trustees were stricken down. Two are fa- tally and others seriously ill. ‘I'he ring lead- ers of the conspiracy have been caught, and one of them has made a full confession. ——— Blaine More Comfortable. 1. Louts, April 9.—A dispatch from an ofticial source, dated Fort Gibson, to the Associated press agent here, dated at 10 o'clock this morning, says: “Blaine's fever continued throughout yesterday, but last night he was more comfortable and now his Ise I8 76, soft and natural. The bronchitis o atten physclans,” . 3 / AN OFFENSIVE ~ PARTISAN. Ohicago's Appraiser of Customs to Be Brought Bofore the'Administration, ACCUSED OF BEING A SOCIALIST Washington Business Men Talking Up a Scheme to Defeat the Sunday Law — Natlonal Capital News, An Offensive Partisan. Wasmyaron, April 10,—[Special Tele- gram to the Bre,|—Francis A, Hottman, ap- vraiser of customs at Chicago, is likely to be called to account for an exhibition of ex- treme offensive partisanship. It seems that Hoffman took quite a prominent part in the recent local election at Chicago, presiding and making sneeches at meetings of the socialists., The attention of the president has been directed to Hoffman’s conduct by the newspapers, but no action will be ta! by the authorities Lere until the matter has been presented in ofticial form. If the Civil Service Reform league of Chieago, orany other responsible parties cognizant of the al- leged offense of Hotfman, will prefer the necessary charges they will be referred by the president to the attorney gencral, as was done in tie case of United States Attorneys Stone of Pennsylvania and Benton of Mis- souri, and the result will doubtless be the re- moval of Hotfman, Senator Vest is one of those who don’t believe that there will be a called session of the Fiftieth congress. It would be better, Mr. Vest thinks, to purchase 4 per cent bonds at market rates in case the surplus should become distressingly large after the 5 per cents are redeemed than to call an extra session. An extra session would not insure a reduction of taxation. ‘‘As matters now stand in congress,” said AMr. Vest, “Mr, Randall and the democrats acting with him can unite with the republi- cans and prevent anything reforming the tariff from being taken up. It may be that more amicable relations will exist between Mr. Randall and the next chairman of the ways and means committee of the house than those between Mr. Randall and Colonel Morrison, and that some compromise may be effected between the opposing forces. But this is hardly to be expected. In my opinion our first duty as demoerats is to settle this domestic trouble, and the only way to do it is toenforce the will of the majority, if the re- sult takes from us one-fourth of the party as it is now constituted.” DISTRICT BLY WS, 1t was announced early in the week that the authorities of the District had determined to enforce ihe old blue line laws which are still on the statute books and that not only saloons, but business houses of all descrip- tions would be closed up by the police to-day. The saloons w closed up tight and only the most tavored friends ot hotel proprietors were able to obtain anything of an intoxicat- ing nature, and even I{une found the way to the bottle so tortuous that they did not care to make the attempt very" often. The law which iixes a penalty for "keeping open any place of business other than an apothecary’s or an undertaker's shop was not enforced. The commissioners sunounced last night tnat one more week/of grace would be allowed, but that on noxt Sunday the police will be instructed to arrest all’ who - leave their store door open. The subject of the blue laws and their psed enforcement forms the subject of the leading editorials in all the Slm(m?' papers to-day. The Capital advocates their enforcement to the fullest extent, even to the suppression of the print- ing and sale of the Sunday newspapers, On this editorial there has been a great deal of discussion, and it is likely that the outcome will be an attemnpt to compel the authorities to insist on compliance with the strict letter of the odious law. There is talk to-night of a combination of eigar dealers and other business men interested in Sunday trade to compel the commissioners by mandamus to enforee the law even to thestoppane ot hack, sar, telephione, telezraph and railway is said that if the authorities per- nforcement of any to investigate the accounts of the Pacific rallroads is not regarded as at all unfriendly to the roads themselves. Every candidate for an appointment on the commission known to be inimical to the corporations was made to take a back seat. There was Gov- ernor Abbott, of New who was warmly pressed by Senator MePherson and was actually once on the slate, was set aside. Carl Schurz, put forward as a most persist- ent investigator by the Wall street bears, failed of recognition at the hands of the president. Henley, of California, author of the law providing for the commission, was urged upon Cleveland, by Springer, of Lllinois, Senator McPherson, of New Jersey, and the Wall street men, but he, too, was allowed to drop out and_General Bragg, of Wisconsin, who would have been ike a wasp to the railroads, stinging them right and left, fared no better. = Governor Paulison, one of the appointees, is a well meaning but harinless man, who, during his term as chief executive of the state of Penn- sylvania, never once had any controversy with the railroad. Anderson, “another of the commissioners, is a county democracy man ut forward by Dorsheiumer, editor of the g'(-w York Star, who was at one time promi- uent as a railroad attorney. Littler, is true, was recommended by Senator Cullom, but while Cullom is the author Of the inter-state commerce law, or at least the essential features of it providing for a commission, he is regarded as opposed to the railroad companies. Littler is a brother- in-law of Governor Uglesby, a resident of Springtield, the 1llinols capital, where he has been what might be termed a doer of small work—a sort of general utility man in a po- litical sense. Not one of the three commis- sioners know anything about practical rail- road business, All are classed rather as small fry politicians. kil s PLEURO-PNEUMONIA, Colman's Recommendations to the Governors of Several States. WasmNGTON, April 10.—The following is a copy of a letter set to the governor of New York: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WASH- ril 7.—Te His_Excellency David nor of the State of New York —Sir: 1 have the honorto enclose herewith for your consideration _a copy of an actof congress approved May 39, 18 es- tablishing & bureau of animal in- dustry and of the ?wroprlnllonu made by the last con for carrying out Its provisions, ether Wwith™ a copy of & proposed bill to be emacted by the state legislatures for eo-operating with the bureau of animal industry in wnrresslnz and extir- pating contagious diseases, It Is im- portant that the I ion of the several states for the -suppl jon of pleuro-pneu- monia should be as lz uniform as possl- ble, and as this pro) i1l has been passed by the legislature of the state of V ) exactly as submitted ity Klmvlslons are similar to law of ichigan of June 10, 1875, it mlflht receive the favorable attention of your legislature. You are no doubt aware "that contagious {-‘Ieur&nneumnnlnhnw prevalent in- cer- in sections of the state ot New York, more particularly in the cities of New York and Brooklyn and on Long Island, and that ad- imnlnl states have quarantined against cat le from New York state. Thisdepartment is desirous of stamping out thedisease promptly and If this bill, or a similar one, were passed by the legislature of New York state it would greatly aid us in aceomplishing this purpose, and would probably erove the most efticient form of legislation, " Very respectfully, o muAu ':‘Cor.nfiy, om ner of Agriculture. Letters of like purport, varied only accord- ing to the circurastances in the several staies, have been sent to governors of the states where 8 Are mnow in hese are. New Jersey and Penn- ere rginia an has been established in other states: Dele- ware, where the disorder has existed byt has been eradicated, and Wisconsin, where it has not yet been introduced. The pro- posed bill anthorizes the covernors to accept, in behalf of the state, the rules and regulations of the commissioner of agricul- ture. 1t confers upon inspectors ot the bu- reau of animal industry the right of inspec- tion, quarantine and condemnation, and authorizes them to call upon sherifls, cons bles and peace officers for assistance. 1t pro- vidos thatail nxpenses shall be borne by the United States. ———— TEXAS FOR PROHIBITION, Senators Maxey and Reagan Declare For the Amendment, Fort Worti, Tex., April 10.—|Speclal Telegram to the Brr.|—The democrats of the state haye been treated to two surprises in two days—lirst, the flat-footed statement of Senator Reagan, favoring prohibition and protesting against having the democratic party known as the champion of whisky, and, second, to-day by a letter from Senator Maxey to ex-Lieutenant Governor Gibbs on the same subject. Gibbs reqvested Maxey to come out against the prohibition amendment, classing it as sumptuary legislation, ete. i reply Senator Maxey states at seme length that he does not regard it as sucl d con- tinues: “As the people of Texas have law- ful power in the mode and manner pre- seribed by the constitution to adopt or re-en- act the proposed amendment, I propose, as a Jeffersonian democrat, to abide by what Mr. Jefferson laid down as a cardinal principle of democracy, to-wit: absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle of republics, from which there is no appeal but to force, which is the vital principle and _immediato parent of despotism.” Mr, Maxey says: “The democratic party should not ‘suffer itself to be dragged into this controvers The only real question inyolved in the pro\msenl amendments 18: Is its adoption exped P ‘The demoeratic party, as such, has nothing and ought to have nothing to do with the questi As citizens, let every man exer- cisa his best judgment and vote according. I propose to exercise my right as a citizen, and while I do not have the confidence which some have in the efliciency of the measure to the full extent claimed for it, I will, in the i ood morals, peace and prosper- the doubt in tavor of that side s the greatest good to the greatest d vote for the amendment.” d Senator C and Representative Mills arethe only Texas statesmen of mnatioual repute who have taken sides in the present issue. Both areanti-prohibitionists and both carry many votes with them, Senator Maxey and Senator-elect Reagan are popular all r the state, and old politicians clain_ they vill carry thousands of votes for prohibi- tion. Gl THEY LIED FOR GOLD. A Witness in the Rawson Divorce Case Confesses Perjury, CuicAGo, April 10. —[Special Telegram to the B —Interest has been revived in the recently closed sensational suit of Mrs. M. Li. Rawson for separate maintenance against her husband, Stephen W. Rawson, a promi- nent bank presidant of this city. John B. Payne, who has been acting as counsel for Mrs. Rawson, claims to have unearthed evi- dence which 13 startling if true. In Septem- ber last Mrs. Rawson began suit against her husband for separace maintenance, alleging desertion, Mr. Rawson filed a cross bill for an absolute divorce, alleging adultery on the ‘part of his wife, and to prove his allegations produced ‘depositions: of two witnesses, named Troy Brown and Edward Levy. Brown testified to being a porter on a_sleep- ing car on the Alton road, and that May 14, 1886, he saw Mrs. Rawson in the company of a man who was not her husband, and_fur- ther testitied that she did not occupy her own berth in the sleeping car. Levy, who was a waiter in the dining car, corroborated the testimony of Brown. It is now stated by Mr. Payne that Brown appeared before him yesterday to make a vol- untary confession in relation tothe case. Mr. Payne said: “Brown made & written econ- fession to me, which is now In my posses- sion. He swears that the deposition he made was fals nd that he was instructed in the matter by a detective who worked on the case in the employ of the husband. He swears that this dotective came to him and requested him to make his deposition as he should dictate. Levy was taken into the com- bination, and the dete teaching them in falsehood, described tely the man whom they were to sw had seen with Mrs. Rawson. He further swears that money has been paid to him since that time, and also to his ‘e by ditferent persons.” Mr. Payne proposes to make a thorough in- vestigation and promisss to make public some sensational developments, 1o is al- ready preparing to institute actions against the witnesses for perjury. MRS, POTT S POSITION, Her\Husband's Family Pleased at Her re, New YORK, 10.—|Special Tele- April gram to the BEE. |—The indications amount to convincing proof that Mrs. James Browa Potter is estranged from her husband’s fam- ily and that her failure as an actressin Lon- don israther pleasing than otherwise to them. ‘Thelr silence is perfect, but they will not deny that such 1s the case. Her husband went to London just before her debut to dis- suade her from the adventure, and especially to protest against her making use of the Prince of Wales’ favor. There has atnotime been tne slightest disposition among her so- cial acquaintances here to construe the prince’s patronage unpleasantly, but 1t was thought that with the general public the ef- fect might not be so kindly, Mr. Potter put up at another London hotel fromn that in which his wire was staying, and his several visits to her were quite formal. He departed before her debut and was on the ocean at the time of that event. Friends say that nis mission was a fi Potter, confident of prof ould not listen to his'advice. She hadalready declined similar counsel from her uncle-in-law, Bishop Pot- ter, in whose company she had gone to Paris and in whom the family influence was con- centrated for use upon her, She was bound to be an actress. Their hope now is that her failure will cure her and gossip is busyjguess- ing at the extent of the difference be- tween her and Mr. Potter, who declines positively to make any explanation. e Arresting Montana Farmers, BiLriNgs, Mont, April 10,—Upon in- formation made by an employe of the Crow agency warrants have just been issued for the arcest of nine farmers of theoYellow- stone valley between Billings and Park City. These arrests will be followed by many others. Their offense is cutting tim- ber on the Crow reservation, Nearly all the timber in this neighborhood ison the reserva- tion, and during the late severe winter tarmers along the river were obliged to cross on the ice for their supply of fuel. Though clnnel{‘ watehed they were not interfered with, but tally was Kept, aund now deputy United States marshals and other officials will reap a rich harvest from wholesale ar- rests. ‘The point at which these farmers cut timber is seventy-five miles from the agency, round which the Indlans are collected, i dddadd Honored For His Liberality. St. Louis, April 10.—At a meeting of the members of the Temple of Israel this after- noon a proposition to subscribe $300 to the Henry Ward Beecher monument fund was unanimously adopted and the following tele- gram sent: To the Board of Trustees of Plymouth Chureh, Brooklyn, N. Y.—The Temple of Israel of St. Louls subscribes £300 to the fund for building a monument to Henry Ward Beecher, prompted by the love we gratefull owe him for the sake of that divine princi- glo of liberal thougnt he immortalized by his lessed lifo. : 8. JL SoyxuscugI. ufl;n«l i TURNERS IN TROUB A Big Row in Onhl £0 On Account of Anarchist Sples, Cureaao, April 10.--A setback was given to-day to the friends of August Sples, who have been endeavoring to enlist the moral support of the Turners here for him and his condemned comrades, but the anarchist's svmpathizers refuse to acknowledge them- selyes defeated and declare that they will carry their efforts before the highest author- ity in the order and make the issue a na- tional one among the Turners, Spies was a Turner, and a prominent one, before his in- carceration. A friend of Spies, Chairman John Gloy, and members of the ‘Turners’ ex- ocutive board of this district, 1ssued a circus lar to all subordinate Turner socleties in this vielnity requesting them to notify the board whether they favored the adoption of a reso- lution declaring the verdics against the an- archists unjust and asking tor a new trial. ‘The result was a storm of protests against the action of the board. Gloy then issued a letter advocating support for Spies, and this was followed by angry de- mands for his resignation and those of his fellow members of the bo: To-day a district convention of the 'Turners was held for the purpose of deciding on the question of impeaching and deposing the district executive board, and especially John Gloy, the chairman, for o stepping authority and d Every Turner society within fifty miles Chicago was represented. Max iern made a long, earnest address denouncing the ex- ceutive board and the anarchists generally, which was answered by Gloy at length. t last a motion to depose the exceutive board was carried—42 to 35—and the chairman im- mediately declared the board deposed. Gloy announced that he would appeal the case to the national hoard. In the conference fol- lowing this declaration a large number of ties withdrew from the hall headed by ‘I'he uproar grew louder and the chait- man threatened to have the hall cleared by the police. Gloy reappeared at this juncture and quieted the audience, sayingan outbreak should be avoided. A neyw district board was provided for by the remaining delegates and the convention quickly adjourned. pRlatiger/ S JOHN T. RAYMOND DEAD. The Only Colonel Sellers Suddenly Stricken Down, Evassvitue, Ind, April 10.—John T. Raymond, the actor, died here this morning at 2 o'clock, the result of a complication of diseases. Mr. Raymond came to Evansville Iast Friday to fill an engagement, but was unable to do so onaccount of illness. The best medical aid was called in to attend him, and he seemed to improve until 9 o'clock last night, when he suddenly grew worse. The company started_this evening with the mains for New York, where Mr, Raymond's family resides. [John T. 1 fitty years of ag ‘mond was a nan of about For the greater part of his life hie was n sto plaving only sec- ondary parts. For the past few years, hos ever, lie has been one of the best known men on the stage. When Mark T and Charles Dudley Warner’s book *“The Gilded Age,” was dramatized, John T. Raymond was cast in the part of Colonel Sellers. Inthis role he made an instantaneous hit and jumped at once to the position of a star, With peculiar force he portrayed the characteristics of the visionary colonel—the American Micaw- ber—and through this creation secured both fame and fortune. Colonel Sellers at once bezame a national character, and the names of Raymond and Sellers were inseparabl 1In no other role did the' actor appear in I full strength, Although his repertoire in- cluded several klm‘ parts, it was only as public Sellers that thi recelved him with open arins as one-of the alm 6! in the country. In his of er'rlnyn he will not be sorely] missed, but with his death comes that” of the eharacter which he has created and which the amusement loving public will part with in sorrow. | — THE BAN W ll‘l;fih\\\’x. Cardinal Tasch u Suspends His Edict Against the K. of L. QUEBEC, April10.—The following circular, bearing on the Knights ot Labor question, was read in the different Roman Catholie churches to-day: Archbishop of Quebee, April 5 —In Sep- tember, 1884, the holy sce, consulted by me on the society of the Knights of Labor,” con- demned it under pain of grevious sin, and charged the bishops to deter their diocesans therefrom, as I did in my circular letter (No, 131)—of the 2d of February, 1885, After revresentations made by their lordships, the bisiiops of the United ‘States, the holy see has suspended until further orders the effect of that sentence. In consequence, 1 a thorize the confessors of the diocese to abso- lute the Knight: Labor on the following conditions, which it is your duty to explain to them and make them observe: 1. That they confe: incerely repent of tho grievous sin ich they committed by not observing the decree of September, 1884, 2, That they be ready to abandon this go- clety as soon as the lHoly See shall or- dain it. 3. That they sincerely and ex{\llcltly prom- ise absolutoly to avoid all that may either favor Masonic and other condemned socie- ties, or violate the laws either of justice, charity or of the state, 4. That they abstain from every promise and from every oath by which they would bind themselves either to obey blindly all the orders of the directors of the society, or to keep absolute secrecy even toward the law- ful authorities (see “Discipline, p. 217)., In behalf of those penitents only, and by virtue of an indult, I prolong the time of “paschal communion until the feast of Ascension in- clusively, Please accept, sir, the assurance of my sincere attachment, X. E. A. CAD TASCHEREAU, Archbishop of Quebéc. T Drought-Stricken Texas, GALVESTON, Tex., April 10.—The past week has been one of expectancy and disap- pointment by the people of Texas. Norains of any consequence have fallen throughout the immense area now suffering from drought. Dispatches and letters to the Gal- veston News, San Antonio Express and other papers of the state continue to detail the widespread and tnrcmenlu‘z character of the drought, the severity of which has per- coptibly increased sinee the last report. The drou:ht now extends from the far-west graz- ing lands across the state for a distance of 800 miles into the pine regions bordering on Louisiana, but decreases in severity as it ap- proachies the pineries, from which section complaints are of recént date. The whole- sale houses of this city are calling their drummers off the road, as the country mer- chants refuse to buy, pending the unecer- tainty of the crop outlook. R D Stopping Sunday Base Ball. Loxa Israxp Ciry, N. Y,, April 10.— About sixty deputy sheriffs in three divis- ions, under command of Sheriff John J, Mitchell, Under Sheriff Goldnesand Captain Kavanaugh, visited the various parks used as base ball grounds in the villages of Mospeth, Middleville and Ridzewood, Queens county, thisafternoon and stopped the ball games in Iaro:ro!»‘ At Atlantic park, where the Cuban iiants and Newarks were playing before about 4,000 spectators, Captain Kavanaugh and his fifteen deputies were surrounded by acrowd and foratime it looked as if there would be trouble, Some of the crowd urged the players to chuo«l with the game despite the prosence of the officers, and others picked up stones, threatening the officers’ lives, Finally the mob was driven off and the play- ing ceased. ——— Joseph Smith Denounces Puolygamy. CLEVELAND, April 10,— There was n large attendance of outsiders at the confer- enceof Latter Day Saints in Kirkland to-day, the attraction being the sermon by President Joseph Smith azgainst the Morman doctrine of polygamwy. Mr. Sinith began his sermon Bo flla‘emphatic declatation, 1 have no be- lief in this ilosophy of polygamy. 1 am identified wfm people many of whom have one over with the extremists and cast their ot with the advocates of plural marriages, 1 desire to state -publicly that I am not of that number.”. The speaker went on to m that the Latter Day Saints stood commiti to the doctrines of sirgle marriages, DISASTROUS PRAIRIE FIRES, Nebraska Towns Suffor Extensively by thY Incursion of the Flames. $25,000 LOSS AT BERTRANDS The High Winds Make it Impossible to Stay the Progress of the Cone flagration—Cattlo Kanches Destroyed. Big Firo at Bertrand. BERTRAND, Neb, April 10.—[Speclal the Ber.]—Bertrand has been visited "q last days of the week with a most disastrou fire. The first warning of its approach wa§ secn Thursday night, when dense clouds of moke were swept over the place trom the . the B south and east. The fire reached the town about midnight, and the first buildings to b consumed were the residence and barn of John G. Ballard, which were completely de- stroyed in an incredibly short time, in spite of the efforts of all the citizens to control the flames. The fire then spread, destroying the barn of F. W, Bergquist, the blacksmith shop and contents of C. A. Bromander, J.A. Vancamp's barn, J, M. Keopple's sta- ble, C. . Heustis’ poultry house, John O, Hendricks’ stable, containing a large amount of hay and grain and one calf; ”. C. Schroe- der’s barn, Wort & Knapp's elevator, coal sheds, corn and cribs; Frees & Hochnell's coal shed and contents, Dr. Harrington’s stable, liay and grain, Smith & Bruee, 5,000 bushels corn and cribs; W. L. Hinds' barn and other thines, W. Ward's dwelling house, John A. Roberts’ stable, granary, 150 bushels of wheat, oats, corn, four hogs and one calf. During the fire un extra train loaded with ties and iron undertook to run past the fire in Wort & Knapp's eleyator. The tles were burned under the track and the engine was ditched and rolled over on its side and the eab and three cars with material were consumed. The estimate loss in all s $25,000, 1t i8 hard to tell who did the most or worked the hardest to save the property from de- struction, but there were quite a number of ladies who deserve great praise for their presence of mind and unceasing efforts in battling with the fire fiend. It was almost & miracle that so much of the town was saved, as there were quito s number of buildings that took fire, but by prompt action on the part of individuals the flaimes were ex- tinguished. The wind was blowing a gale from the sonth and carried live coals of fire and burning shingles from 10) to 300 yards. Fullerton Threatened. FuLLERTON, Neb., April 10.—[Special to .|—An immense prairie fire has been raging south of Fullerton, doing extensive damage. Tom Millar’s cattle ranch, includ< ing a fine house and contents, was destr ‘The loss will probably exceed $10.000, Some fears are entertained for the safety of the city. A strong south wind is blowing. Bulildings and Stock Destroyed. PrAaTre CENTER, Neb., Avril 10—|Special "Pelegram to the Bre.]—William Lbar, living five miles north, lost by a prairie fire all the buildings, grain aud some live stock on his farm. He had all he could do to save thq lives of himself aud fawily. Loss about 83,500, UL ROLLING MILLS BURNED, The Maumce Plant at Toledo Entirely Destroyed. TorEDpo, April 10.—At 9 o'clock to-night the Maumee rolling mills, located on the east side of the Maumce, were discovered to be on fire. The entire structure being frame, the flames spread rapidly, and before the fire department could reach the spot the wholé mills were wrapped in a sheot of fire, The mills were erected in 1883, but have not been run regularly until the boom in iron caused them to be started up. About 200 men were employed at present, but_arrangements were maLIx 1o employ the full complement of 600 The roliing mill building and ma- The offico, machine liop were' the only The los estimated ab $300,000, according to the statement of the president of the company. ‘The insurance is said to be only $30,000. is impossible ag bresent to ascertain the names of the compas nies. The capital stock of the compuny is $250,000. The heaviest stockl older is Henrs Worthington, of Covington, Ky., who holds $160,000, It is the prosumption of e ofti of the company that the mills will ba rebuil§ at once, to be run by natural gas, which will be piped here tfom the Findlay field and be ready for use by June 1, though this will not: be decided until Worthington arrives, . S, Walbridge, president of the rolling mill company, has %gm made an inspectlol of the ruins and believes that a large amount of the heavy machinery has nol been seri- ously injured. 1f his opinion proves comflla he says the damage caused by the tire can b made good at an expense of $150,0)0, al- thou;fh the burned property originally cost & far higher figure. A meeting ot the directol will be hold to-morrow to decide whether rebulld. 22085 ——— Lord Lansdowne Scared. OTTAWA, Ont.,, April 10—[Special Teles gram to the Beg.]—Thero is much excites ment here over an official notice to the effect that during the presence of Lord Lansdowne in the senate chamber at the opening of par- liament, on the 14th inst., the galleries of the senate will be closed, This is the first time in the history of the Dominion that such & step has been taken, the gallerl es of the se! ate always on such occasins being open to the rnhli who are admitied by ticket, The explanation is given that it will prevent cons fusion. The opinion is that his excellency ias recelved letters, the threats contained in which he is afraid will be earried 1nto effe if a crowd 1s permitted to enter the gallery ol the chamber while he is opening parliament. Extra precautions have been taken to insure@ his sn}ely while passing from Rideau house to parliament. men. chinery is a total los shop and blacksmit structures saved. ——— Earthquake Shocks in Vermont. BURLINGTON, Vt., April 10.—Two shocks of earthquake occurred here this afternoon, The tirst was rather light, about 2:30, and the second ten minutes later. The second shock was very heavy, resembling the come cussion from a large gun, followed by a jar of fifteen seconds’ duration. Doors and win= dows rattled, and those living in the third story of blocks say the buildings seemed to sway to and fro. People ran into the streots in a panic, many supposing that a terrifio explosion had occurred near by, AL Steamship Arrivals, NEW YORkK, April 10.—|Special Telegram to the Bee.]—Arrived—The steamers Sers via and India, from Hamburg; the Arcadia and Athens, from Mediterranean ports; the Normandie, from Havre, LONDON, Avpril 10,—~The steamer Etruria, from New York for Liverpool, arrived at (}uuennmwn to-day. La Bretacne, from New rk April 2, arrived at Huyre. The Lessing, from New York March 51 for Hamburg, ary rived at Plymouth to-day. — - Appointed By the P WasniNGTON, April 10.—The president yesterday appointed Eugene Sawple, of l\\'nshlukmn territory, governor, and Sam! ). Shanuon, of Cheyenne, to be secretary e Wyoming. A Nebraska and lowa Weather, i For Nebraska: Light rains, colder, fols tion, variable winds. . ¥ Wlowa: Local rains, variable winds, coldefy lowed by rising temperature in northern poge