Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 29, 1887, Page 1

S n N SBEVENTEENTH YEAR. e "THE OMaHA Dawy BEE g — OMAHA. FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 20. 1857, NOT ONE NOTE OF DISCORD. The Ohio Republican Convention a Cheer- ing Body of True Blues. HONEST JOHN FOR PRESIDENT" Foraker Heads the Ticket on a Red Hot Stalwart Platform—Bourbon Shams Denounced — The Iebel Flag Incident. Ohio Republicans, TovLkno, July 28.—The republican state eonvention was called to order at 10 o'clock this morning by the temporary chairman, Mr. Ryan. The report of the committee on credentials and rules was adopted. The chairman of the committee on resolutions then read the platform. The tariff plank was received with cheers and all received more or less applause. When the endorse- ment of Foraker's administration was reached the convention cheered as one man, many rising to their feet and swinging their hats. Loud calls were made for Foraker. The rebel flag clause revived the demonstra- tlon. When the last resolution, the famous Sherman endorsement was reached, the cheering broke out again and three cheers were given for Sherman before the reading could continue, 1ts close was marked by wild cheers. A motion was made to adopt the whole platform by ac- clamation, which was done. ‘I'remendous cheering followed and loud caills were made for Sherman, Sherman did not appear and the report of tho committes on permanent organization was read and adopted. John Sherman was appointed permanent chair- man and a committee of three was selected to conduct him to the chair. The convention was in good humor and it cheerea Senator Sherman to the echo as he took the platform. His speech listened to witn the closest attention and received with every demonstration of applause, especlally his declaimer that the endorse- ment of the resolution had any effect upon district conventions next year,” He received a tremendous round of applause at the close of his speech. Senator Sherman thanked the convention for the honor of presiding, and thanked the members on the encouraging prospects for republicanism in the state and nation. He eulogized Foraker, and declared the latter deserved both his popularity and renomiua- tion, as he had fairly earned them. He said that more than that he had prevented the democratic president from surrendering to the confederates the flags and banners they lost in the rebellion. e reviewed the work of the republican legislaturé and com- mended 1t highly and then discussed state questions &t some length., He com- mended the lattorn and espe- cially ~ the tariff, pauper labor and imported labor planks, and emphasized the demand in the vlatform for fairer con- ressional elections. 'The senator closed by hanking, in the most heartfelt manner, the convention for its unanimous endorsement of him, e sald: *I know that this isa matter of sentiment. I know that this reso- lution is of no importance unless the voters of the districts of Ohio and of the unlon shall, of their own free cholce, elect delegates who will agree with ou in your opinion. 1 recoguize the dis- rict ruie and the right of every district to speak its own voice.,” He closed by express- iIng his high appreciation of the honor done in the unanimous endorsement. ‘The platform adopted begins with a strong rrou:cllve tariff plank as follows: © ure n favor of a protective tarift to secure to American citizens the privilege of supplying every article which can be produced as ‘wel in the United States as in other counties and sufficiently to supply American wants. — Such 3 tanft makes & demend for and gives employment 10 the lubor ot American citizensanda thereby aids in securing just comvensation for Iabor.” The Ohio democratic platform of a tariff for revenue only is strongly denounced. 'The resolutions urge congress to pass a law protecting us from the inroads of anarchists, commmunists, polygamists, fugitives from jus- tice,dependent paupers,insane, and all otiiers who seek onr shores mnot to become part of our civilization, but who como among us to make war upon society. The platform says on the labor question that the condition of men who labor in the north cannot be maintained or improved so long as those who labor in the south are wrongfully deprived of the rights and powcrs ot Amerl- Gan gitiz fiimy . & {ice Dallot and a tair count I all sections o! the country is de- manded. The platform nest declares, “We have placed tho war with 1ts hates and revenges behind us, but the sottlenients of the war must stand irrevoc- able, respected, honored and observed in every part of the republic. Such duties on wool as will secure the American market to American producers are demanded. Liberal Pensions to woldiers and sailors, adequate appropriations for improvement of national waterways, and national aid to education are favored, and if too much revenue be collected to meet the public needs the tirst step should be the abolition of in- nal tax on American grown tobacco. The resolutions further declare that the g;ll!lk‘, lands should be sacredly heid for the melit of the actual settlers, and advocates proper enforcement of the civil service law, and condemn “the fulse Lretenses ot Presi- dent Cleveland’s administration” regarding it. Sywnathy for the eflorts to secure home " ruic ° for Ireland Is ex- pressed. The action of the president n vetoing the pension bills and the spite manifested towards disabled soldiers is con- demned. His veto ot the dependent pension bill 18 characterized as un]l:lsl and unwmer- ited.” Governor Foraker's administration 1s ‘warmlv endorsed and his *“patriotic declara- tion that no rebel flags should be surrendered while he is vernor,” endorsed. arding I8 especlally the liquor trailic the party pledze them- selves to such further legislation as may be necessary to keep abreast with enlightened public sentiment on this question. In con- clusion the platform pays a glowing tribute to the unfaltering loyalty and long services of John Sherman, whosé genius and patriot- ism are stamped upon the statutes and con- stitution of the country and presents his name to the people of the United States as a candidate for the presidency, assnring the: of our hearty and cordial support and belioy- hlm his nowination will be all wise and judi- cious, Dr. Graydom, of Cinclnnati, then took the platform and nominated Goyernor Foraker 1or his second term, in & ten minutes’ speech, ‘The motion was carried by acclamation amid a whirlwind of cheers. Governor Foraker, in_accepting the nomination for gov: emor. made & biief speech, in which he made answer to some charges made against him h" the demoeratic plattorm re- cently adonted. He reviewed the financial record of the last democratic administration and compared it with the republican manage- tto refute the charge that lis adminis- ration waa unpusin ke, Captain Lyons was chosen for lieutenant governor on thesecond ballot, Judge Wiilinm Spear, of Trumbull, was then nominated suprewe judge for the lony terin,Judge ¥. B. Dickman, present izcumbent, was reuomi- nated for short term, 1t did pot take the republican convention long to complete the state ticket, after the Sherman resolution was passed’ and the speeches of Foruker and Sherman had been made. The convention adjourned at 3:50 The complete ticket 15 as follows: Gov- ernor, J. B. For lievtenant-governor, Captain W. C. Lyon; supreme judge (lons term), William DOAr: SuDreme judse (short term), ¥, J. Dickman; state treasurer, J. C. Brown: attornev-general, 1. K. Wat 13 member of the board of public works, C. A, Fiickinger, Concerning Mr. Blaine. NEw Yonx, July e Evening Post “The Blaine faction in Onio h: ished tor t time being by the Toledo convention, It is now almost certain that Lllinols and In- diana will fullow Ohie. ‘The volea of the latter state will be heard and listeved to in the south, Sherman has won a notable vie- tory, and itj will be well for Blaine to turn lissteps homeward witbout delay if he woald SHURLSEAch thO WAYS Kb the Fuicdo con vention started yesterday.’ The Post then quotes General Beatty’s article In the Toledo ee and says: "It only needs a few men in each state with equal piainness of speech to send the blatherskites tothe rear and restore the republican leadership to the sober-minded and thoughtful statesmen who yet remain, This is what has been accomplished —at Toledo, and we cannot fail to congratulate the party on the moral {mprovement which it implies. While the convention this year does not stop the state from declaring for Blaine next year, it renders thatresult highly improbable.”” A Prohibition Call. CHICAGO, July 23, —The national prohibi- tion party to-day issued the following: ‘The national committee of tae prohibition party are hereby ea eet in Chicago, 3 ¢ purpose of fixing the time and placé of the national nominat- ing convention of 1858 and transacting such other business as pertains to the national committee, In states which have been kanized since July 24, 1854, it is requested that the state central committee namne two members of the national committee and send nrecord of such appointment to this oflice, In a ease where a member of the national committee cannot attend the meeting of the committee, a proxy may be appoiuted, but such proxy must be a resident of the state e represents, On the 15th of November a gen- eral conference of prohibitionists will be neld in Chicago for suggestions and consulta- tions, and an_invitation is hereby extended to members of the party to be present. Jony B. Fixcir, Chairman, A. J. Jurkins, Corresponding Sec'y. Massachusetts Republicans. Bostox, July 28.—At a meeting of the re- publican state central committee to-day it was voted to hold the state convention in Bogton September 28, SENATOR 8 \\l’“i)lil)"s SUREED, He Says the Govern Central Pacific $03,000,000. SAN FRANC July 25.—Senator Stan- ford appeared before the Pacific investigating committee to-day. In answer to various in- terrogatories, he read a written answer at great length, In it he detailed the history of the Central Pacific from its inception. When the road was built the government paying $5,000,000 annually for the trans- portation of mails and military and Indian supplies. ‘This compensation, without re- duction, was to bo credited to the tirst prin- cipal of the railroad debt, and the company ment Owes the would also pay 5 per cent on its net earnings to apply on the bounds. These ac- counts, Senator Stanford said, would liquidate all the claims belore the expiration of thirty years. The government, however, had reduced the compensation to a point less than that allowed eastern roads, le in- veighed at a great length acainst the Thur- man sinking fund act. Subsidies of land to its competitors were greater than those al- lowed the Central Pacifig le ficured out sowme losses by reason of thig coupetition as named by Mr. Miller previously to this. Standford adds up the loss to the com- pany by being compelled to sell bonds re- ceived from the governinent, the amount saved by the government in the way of transportation, losses by refusal of the ernment to patent the company’s land grants, loss by the sinking fund investment, and informs “the commission that the road has a valid claim azainst tha government of a round total of $65,000,000 to apply against he government loau S TOLLIVER! TOWN. Morehead, Kentucky, in a Constant State of Scige, LexiNeToN, Ky, July 28,—Colonel B. Castleman and Adjutant Roger Williams returned from Morehead to-day, where they had been sent by Governor Knott to inquire into the propriety ot sending troops there to attend the sessions of the circuit court, which is set to convene next Monday, The governor's commission decided to report adversely to sendin troops . to Morehead. The town is dead, every business house is_closed and the doors nailed up, with the exception ot one small grocery store and saloon, the latter being carried on by the widow of Craig Tolliver. ‘The town is patrolled day and nizht by forty members of the Law and Order Ssociety d with Winchester rifles. 1t is the get eral teeling that as_soon as the patrol is r moved the Tolliverites will swoop down on the town and avenge the death of their chief. It is believed that the only true solu- tlon of the bloady feud is to let the citizens of Rowan county settle it among then- SCVEh . —— Alarming Incr NEW Youk, July 28.-|Special Telezram to the Bek.|—The number of large fires throughout the country within the past two months has become a matter of thoughtful if not serious concern with insurance com- panies. The best posted men in the busine say that in that time the amount of losses h been from two to three times what it was for the whole of last year, In other words four or five times usual rates. ‘I'nc annual amount of losses average about 100,000,000, ~ At the office of a firm of well-known insurance brokers yesterday it was said that the last month had been the most disastrous in fire record of any like period, save of course in that embracing the Chicago and Boston fires. So far as had been learmed only two com- panies had made any money In thatsix months. ‘rhere is one thing that has come to the fore prominently, and that is in relation to Herr Most. As indicative of the extent to wilch the insurauce companies are being roused to the question it is only necessary to call attention to a special w ng of the Now York board of underwriters held yes terday to discuss this very subject and about ways and means to mneet the emergency. Herr Most's book bearing on the subject ot dynamito and phosphorous as incendary agents was considered at length, especially his clain that many recent tires were due to their use. Copies ‘ot newspapers, the book itself and all available information upon the potut were, the week betore, handed over to the committee on the poliey and origin of fires, with instruetions t (ke a thorongh investigation of the maiter and report upon some plan waich would check, it possible, the great inerease in numbers of fires whiell were undoubtedly incendiary, The Paciie coast eas been peculiarty fortinate, the losses se of Fires. for six monthis not excecding twenty five per centof the avera, On the whole situation an insurance ageut said yesterday, Lt this thing keeps up all.” weare going to stop, that's . . . Wants to Oust e Too NEW Youk, July 28.—Attorney General O’ Brien nas brought suit in thesupreme court against ex-United States Senator Thomas C, Platt to remove him from office as quarantine commissioner, ou the ground of his being a non-restdent of the wetropolitan district, and the further reason, as alleged, that he was not properly sworn into office. The at- torney general asks the supreme court to de- clare his oftice vacaut, and to tine Platt $2,000 and the costs of the ' action. A similar suit has aiso been brought azainst Quarantine Cowmissivner Jobn A, S, ——— Weather Indications, For Nebras; Local rains in uorthern portion, fair weather in southern portion, winds gen southierly, nearly stationary temper:ture, or lowa: Fair weather, stationary tem- parature in eastern portion, higher teinpera- ure in westetn portion, var.sble winds, gen- erally ensterly. For Central and Western Dakota: Loeal rains, stationary temperature, variable winds generally easter!: 1 Doomed, Curyesye, Wyo, Jul Charles Turn- bull, convieted of the wurder of Charles Mil- ley, at Lusk, was sentenced to be hs Qefober 1. Turnbull about his Much Naphtha Destroyed, ST, PETERSBURG, Ju he fire In the naplitha spring storchiouses at Balachna has | been extinguished, One willion pods vaph- tha were buiued, KANSAS CITY MADE HIM SICK The President Wants to Meet No More In- vitation Committees. SEND THE “BIDS" BY MAIL. A Plaintive Appeal to Senator Harris, of Tennessee—Washington Soclety Agitated By Another Scandal =Capital City News. Ha {8 Tired. WasmiNaToy, July 28.—The president to- day received a telegram from Senator Harris saying a committee of 100 citizens of Mem- phis was coming to Washington to invite the president to visit that city dering his western trip. The president telegraphed Senator Harris in revly to use his influence to pre- ventany movement of thatsort. He said that while he will always be pleased to see the peovle of Tenuessee at the capital, he thinks they ought to be spared a long jour- ney to Washington during the heated term on a mission of this sort when a written in- vitation sent by mail would be as effective and as much appreclated. Similar answers will be sent tc other western cities where ar- rangements are being made to send invita- tion-bearing committees to Washington, It 18 stated at the white house ¢hat the president will give the same consideration to invita- tions received by mail as to those borne by committees, no matter how large and im- pressive the latter may be. Criminal Intimacy. WASHINGTON, July 28.—[Special Telegram to the Bek. |—The details of a highly sensa- tional scandal, in whichan ofticer of the navy will tigure as one of the principals, are likely to be developed through the local police courts. D. W. H. Crawford is an ofticer of the medical corps of the navy, and is on duty At the naval hospital in tnis city. 1t is al- leged that Crawford has been eriminally inti- mate with Eva W. White, a girl of thirteen years who resides with her parents in the vi- cinity of the hospital. Letters written by Crawford in which the criminal intimacy is acknowledeed, came into the possession of the girl’s family, and it is alleged her brother, who is engaged in business in another city, came here to punish the offender. An effort was made by Craw- ford and lis friends to settle the difficulty amicably, and it is said Crawford offerred to marry Miss White, These efforts for an amicable ad- justment, however, failed, and this afternoon Crawford was arrasted and_taken before a magistrate charged with criminal ntimacy itl Miss White, under the recent act of 3 known as the *‘Utah act,” which such {ntimacy with a female below eigiiteen years of agé asrape. ‘The defend- ant waived examination and gave bonds to answer before the court. Speciul interest at- to this ease because it is the first that curred here under the act, as well as on account of the otticial and social standing ot the accused. Theact in question was in- tended specially to apply to Utah, but since its passage it has been discovered that it ap- plies to every territory of the United States. A Few Sweet Statistics. WasHINGTON, July 28.—The chief of the bureau of statistics has issuea his quarterly report, which, contains, among other inter- esting matter, tables in regard to sugar and molasses, showing the imports and exports ot their production in oreign countries for a series of years, the present tariff rates in leading commercial countries, and export duties imposed by various countries on sugar. The value of imports of sugar has ranged from 4.18 per cent of the value of dutiable imports in 185, to 19 per cent of such imports in' 1575, and " the duty collceted thereon has’ fluctuated fre 476 per cent of all customs duties on dutiable merchandise in 1% cent, in 1865, A table 1s given showing the leading sources of our customs revenues in the order of magnitude for a series ot years, Sugar and molasses comprise our leading source of revenue, being 27 per cent. of the total collected in 159, ‘manufacturers of wool standinz next at 4 per cent. he highest annual average specific rate of duty colleeted on sugar was in 1528, when it amounted to B3 cents per pound, and the , to 28,6 per lowest in 1561, at 20 cent per pound. Th highest annual average cost of suga per pound was in 183, when {t was cents per pound, and the lowest in 1855, hen it was 2.7 cents per pound. Foreign prices for sugar have been tending down- vard since 1541, largely caused by the world’s ased production, lnteresting data are given In rezard to the sugar produet of this and other countries, and_of the origin and crowth of the industry in Louisian The fattor had its most brosperous period just prior to the civil war, since when 1t has not }ully recovered. ‘Then again the largely in- creased production of foreign — coun- tr rendered it diffieult for our producers to compete successfully with them in our market, During the period just prior to the war we produced about one-fourth of the suear consumned in the country. Durin the last calendar year, however, we producec only one-tenth. The statement of “the esti- mated consumption of sugar per capita for a serics of vears shows: Great Britain, 7.1 pvounds: United Sta 5331 Switzerland, 31.3; France, 24 17 pounds. Pleuro-Pacumonia Suppression, WASHINGTON, July 25,—TLe chiet of the burcau of animal industry Las mace his preliminary report to the commissioner of agriculture in reference to the suppression of pleuro-pncumonia for the six months ended June 0, 1557, He states that the act of Mareli 3 has enabled the bureau to accom- plish very much more than had been possible rl’l'\‘iuu\lull\r\l time. The new rules had peen favorably received and accepted by the following states and territori ka, Arizona, California, Dakota, District of Co- lumbia, Idaho, lowa, Kansas, Kentucky, uisiana, Mary , Muine, Min- Mississippl, Montana, New New Mexico, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Rnode Island, olina, ‘lennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wiyoming, ‘Ihe legisiatures of [llinois, New York, Rhode Island and Virginia have passed laws giving full authority to the na- tional burean, ete. Pennsylvania is the only state believed to be infeeted with pleuro- cumonia, the authorities of which have ‘lined both to aceept the new rules and rexulations and to give the national inspee- tors any recosnitiou in this work, ‘The last cowmunication from the governor of tl state was to the effect that Pennsyivania would ailow the government to pay the ex- penses of the work vrovided it was done wholly under and subject to the rules ~ of officers appointed by the governor. Other conditions are aiso nawed, which the chief of the bureau thinks it would be useless to comply with, and he recommends investization into the extent of the intect'on of Pennsylvania, and it it should be found sufficient to endanger otnier states, that a rigid quarantine be es- tablished. Durivg these six months the of- ficers of the bureau have inspected 2,308 herds in 1llinois, contalning 12,651 animals. ‘They have wade post mortem examinations on carcasses of 5,153 animals that have been slaughtered from the infected district, and of these 200 animals showed signs of contazious pleuro-pneumoni 8 April 20 819 animals nave been con pulsorily slaughtered in Cook county and paid for by this bureau. Of these 23, nearly 50 per cent, were affected by this d ease, very tew affected animals are now bclut,'. found, and it is believed the outbreak is about stamped out. In Maryland 2.4 herds have been inspected, containing 25.730 animals.. Of these herds 233, containing 2,076 animals, were quarantined. The num- ber of diseased animals found in these herds 744 A total of 1,253 post wmortem exam- inations bave D wade on carcasses ef slaughtered animals, showing 785 to have been atfected witi pleuro-pneumenia. Very few. recqut cases of the disease have been found, and it 1s believed but little more is to be apprehended. The work in New Jersey has only recently cowm- menced, Four hundred and fifty-three herds, ontaining 3,815 animals, have been in- gpected. 'T'wenty herds have been found in- fexted, containing 384 head, of which 35 were reported diseased and 38 animals were slaughtered, of which 15 were found to have been effected with pleuro-pneumonia. In New York 76 herds, containing 2,201 animals, were inspected. Ot these 45 herds were In- fected, and contained 957 animals, of which 125 were reported diseased, The number slaughtered “was 117, of which 25 showed lessions of pleuro-pneumonia. The total number of herds Inmfiflcud during six months i8 5,351, containing 45,004 animal 208 herds and 11,625 animals have been placed in quar- antine, among which were found 804 diseased animals, Post-mortem examinations wers made on the earcass of 4,051 animals, and showed that 1,044 of these been aflected with pleuro-pneumon:a. The Constitution’s Centennial. WasHINGTON, July 25.—A committee from Philadelphia, representing the constitutional centennial commission, headed by Hon. John A. Kasson, had a conterence with the president to-day and agreed upon the pro- gramuwe for the celebration as follows: September 15 ~Processional industrial dis- play, contrasting the commerce and indus- trial and the social characteristics of the country in 1787 with $hose of 1857, In the evening the governor of Pennsyivania will hold a reception in honor of the governors of states and territories, Septeinber 16, Military parade and review by the president of regiments and compan- ies ot military of the several states and terri- tories, accompanted by their res;wc(lve ROV~ ernors and staff, and by such forces of the army and navy as shall be detailed for that purpose. In the evening of the same day the president of the United States will receive the governors of he several states and terri- tories, representativos of forelgn govern- ments, military, and the noorle at large, September 17.—The special service of com- memoration will occur. ‘The president will preside. Mr. Justice Miller, of the United filnwn supreme court, will deliver the ora- jon. The prestdent informed the committtee that he was in entire sympathy with the com- mission and would do what he could to make the celebration a success. A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS. Olosing Scenes of the Ohautauqua at Long Pine, LIGHTNING'S FATAL STROKE, One Editor Cowhides Another at Lin- coln—Fremont People Throng to Hear the Jersey Lily—Other Nebraska News. The Grand Finale, Loxa PiNg Neb, July 23,—[Special Tele- Rram to the Ber.|—The evening of the 25th closed in a manner appropriate to the occa- sion for the Grand Army day. The three cornet bands collected around the officers’ headquarters and called out Governor Thayer, Colonel Russell, G. W. Martin, president of the assembly, and the balance of the ofticers of the association, and stated that they were there for the purpose of giving the governor a reception. This was done in grand style, and at the close the governor thauked them and was well pleased with the amount of at* tention thatthey were bestowing on him. The music reverberated ali through the woods and sounded sweetly to everyone present and being in the still hours of the Dight brought all to the doors of their tents, The governor left on the mumlnf train and was conducted to the station by all the bands and oflicers who thereby showed their appre- clation and gratitude to him in the most mag- niticent manner for his presence. This is the Inst day and still the irounds are filled with the peopie determined to stay till the last mon.ent as woods and excellent water are found in_such abundance enly in very few places in Nebraska. They wamt to occupy the advantaze as long as they can before Roing back to the nonotonous scenes of the open prairie. Rev, Dr. Askin, of Kearney, lectured at 10 o'clock on the subject of Victor Hugo and the author was_handled in excel- lent style. It was as tine a lecture as has been delivered on the grounds and was an excellent treat to those who are readers and lovers of his works. The doctor is a promis- ing Eoulm man and will certainly make his mark in the world, HeIs a native ot Lon- don and a graduate of Oxford. T'he balance of the day was occupied in graduating ex- ercises, and the time was occupied in exer- cises appropriate to the closing scenc of a successful and very instructive Chau taugua assembly, The evening was occupied by the band and glee club, which gave as tine A concert a8 has been rendered in northern Nebraska, and speeches fromn several ot the lecturers ‘and a final address from Rev. Dr, Evans, of Chleago, who is a grand man and has force euough in him for three men. G, W. Martin then thanked the lecturers for their valued assistance, the officers and people for their close attendance and attention to the different exercises and was eloquent and enthusiastic 1n the success of the assembly, and promised better things in the future, “Thus closed oue of the most phe- nominal meetings for a young assembly that is on record, and the momentum gained is to crown it in the future with the grandest sue- cass. Everybody is well pleased. Not a hitch in the management and not a moment lost, and the finest talent in the lana puts the sembly in a position that it must make everything good in the future, as the founda- tion s built on rock. An Educational Switch. FREMONT, Neb., July 25.—[Special to the Bee.]—The lease of the Fremont normal and arid business college has just been transterred to a company consisting of Prof. N. K. Leach, superintendent of the public schoo!s of St. Paul; Prof. George Kellar, superintendent of the Honxor schools, and Messrs. C. A. Leach and H. A. Welnard, of Maquoketa, Ia. The institution will be under the direct manage- ment of the two former gentlemen. It will, however, remain for the cou year under the Ipn:!cn! management of Profs. Leach and Kellar having obligations tor the coming school year that they cannot honorably break. These two gentlomen are among the best normal workers in Nebraska, the former having had twenty-three years’ experience in graded schools and the latter thirteen. Postal Changes. WAsmINGToN, July 28.—[Special Telegram to the Bek.|—The following changes have been made in star schedules in Nebraska and Iowa: Lansing to Waukon: Leave Lansing daily except Sundays at 6 a. m., arrive at Waukon daily except Sundays at 1:30 p. m., arrive at Lansing by 7:30 p. in. Marion to Cedar Rapids: daily except Sundays at 9:45 a, m. A m., arrive at Cedar Rapids by 10 s and 12:30 p. m.; leave Cedar Rapids daily except Sundays at 11:45 p. m. and 5:15 p. m,, arrive at Marion by 2:50 p. m. and 6 Leave Marlon and 11:45 . . Decorah to Prosper, Minn.: Leave De- corah daily (‘K('efil Sundays at 2 p. m., ar- rive at Prosver by 6 p. m.; leave Prosper daily except Sundays at8a. m., arrive at De- corah by 12 m. Hebron to Nelson: Leave Hebron Mon- days, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a. m,, arrive at Neleon by 4:30 p, m.3 leave Nelson Tuesda Thursdays and Saturdays at 8a. n.. arrive at Hebron by 4:30 p. m, Willlam W. Laymon was to-day commis- sloned postmaster at Nassau, Ia. Upper Mississippi Improvements, W AsHINGTON, July 28,—The annual report of Major A. Mackenzie, United States en- gineer, upon the improvements of the Mis- sissippi river between St. Paul and Des Moines rapids, has been received by the chief of engineers. lahis general remarks hesays: “‘Tue resultdalready accomplished show the Mississippl river between St. Paul and Des Moines ranids canbe Fu! in such a condition as to make navigation sure and comparatively easy, but to accomplish this quires timeé and continued work under liberal appropriations. As an amount that can be expended during the fiscal year end- ing June 80, 1859, L submit an estimate of $1,500,000.7 Major Mackenzie recommends the following specific appropriations: $30,000 for snag boats and dredges, £50,495 for com- bleting improvements at Des Moines rapids, 10, to complete the dry dock at the Des Moines canal. Clerkships for Westerners. WASHINGTON, July 23, —[Special Telegram to the BeE.]—Miss Ella F. Laskin, of Ne- braska, was to-day promoted from $1,000 to $1.200 in the general land oftice. William G, Webster, of lo was ap- ointed to a $1,000 clerkship in the bureau ot abor. The Washington Postoffice. WasumiNGron, July —[Special Tele- gram to the BEE.\—Don M. Dickinson, of Detroit, who is sald to be backing John J. Enright of that city for postmaster of Wash- ington, said to-day that he knew nothing whatever about Enright's candidacy. 1f Enright is an applicant for the place, Dick- Pythian Brigade Officers. LaNcorny, Neb., July 25.—(Special Tele- gram to the B I'he uniform divisions of the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias of Nebraska met in this city to-day and or- ganized the first reciment of Nebraska and elected a brigadier for the brigade, composed of the North and South Platte regiments. “I'ne following oflicers were elected: Briga: dier, W. L. Dayton, of Lincoln; adjutant- general, J. W. Irwin, of Lincoln. 'I'he fol- lowing are ofticers of the first regiment: Col- onel, W. F, Downs, of Lincoln; lieutenant colonel, Captain S. 1. Hunt, of McCook; major, Lieutenant Shuman, of Aurora; sur- geon, Dr. Leese, of Tecumseh, Pl Y Mrs, Langtry at Fremont, inson has not spoken to the president in his | Fresmoxt, Neb., July 28.—[Special to the benalf. Mr. Dickinson added that it would | pg \c appearance of Mrs. Langtry at not surprise him in the least if the place is 2 the Fremont opera house last evening was one of the greatest theatrical successes ever scored here, The Lily was greeted with a magniticent audience, who paid $2 apiece to see and hear her. Mis. Langtry was very much pleased with Fremont and in- spected several pieces of real estate in per- son, and it is reported that she bought heavily. tendered to the widow of General Hancock. Investigating the Seizures, WasHINGTON, July 28.—The secretary of state has received a disbateh from Consul General Phelan at Halifax saying that he is investigating the recent seizures of American vessels in Canadian waters and has in- structed the consul at Charlottestown, Prince Edward’s Island, to take the measurement of the sea off the points where the seizures were made 80 as to establisn the exact distance from shore, —— Horsewhipped By a Brother Editor. LiNcory, Neb,, July 28.—(Special Tele- gram to the Bik.|—Considerable excite- ment wascreated here this evening by Henry Bruegemann, ediotr of the Staats Anzeiger, hlime-wlllp{ling through the streets J. D. Klueeh, editor of the KFree Pres The trouble originated over an article recently published in the Free Presse to the effect that the Staats Anzeiger wonld be sold at sheriff’s salein the near future. Bruegemann was arrested and awaits a preliminary examina- tion. Penslons for Towa, vatoy, July 28.—(Special Tele- to the Bek.|—The following pensions have been granted lowans: R. C. Smith, Ran- dolph; Alex Carpenter, Bancroft; William C. Creswell, Davenport; D. P. Hammond, LeMars; 1l D. Bullock, Nodawav. Increase! William' Ward, Murray: B. W. Mervin, Peterson; A. 0, Grooms, Hunterviile; Daniel C. Conor, Couneil Blufts, reissue. TOBACCO "CORNERED,” Leaf Takes a Sudden Per Cent. Ni Yorg, July 25.—The statement is inted here that great excitement prevails among tobacco dealers and manufactarers at the present time, and prices for leaf tobacco have increased trom 5 to 100 per cent during July and the end is not yet. ~The principal cause of this increase is the fact that a very Struck By Lightning. Neb. GrAND ISLAND, July 27.—|Special Lelegram to the By ciles Hanson, who lives five miles southeast of Grand lsland, was struck by lightning at 11 0'clock to-day. He was out in the field at the time. His team was instantly Killed and he 8o seriously in- jured that there are 1o hopes of his recovery During the samne storm the lightning struek a small tree in the yard of W. W. Riner, shock- ing the tamily considerably. An Ovation to Thayer. Rise of Fifty shortcrop 1s_anticipated. This is due to | O'NEILL, Neb, July 2%.—|Special Tele- two causes: First, the extremely low prices | gram to the Bek.|—Governor Thayer was for tobacco prevailing last = year dis- | randered a grand ovation along the line in gusted many growers, o that Holt county to-day, Stuart, Atkinson and O'Neill meeting him at the train with bands and flazs. There was an immense crowd at O'Neill. The governor spoke, thanking the people and wishing them prosperity, Colonel {ussell was with the governor. this season they eurtailed their planting, and in many ~ cases abandoned it altogether, Added to this the long con- tinued drought in the tobacco region is e pected to entail a fl‘lvt! lessening of the small eron. With this knowledge it is said that for some time past speculators have been auletly buying in all the leaf toba they could get” and a remarkable rise in prices is consequeny npon the “corner.” e MANY MINES FLOODED, A River Overflows and Fills Up Coal shafts, READING, Pa, July 25.—Owing to the recent storms swelling small streams, the Little Lehigh river this morning overflowed its banks and the water daslied into a large number of iron ore mines in Long Swamp Fatal Lightning Bolr. OSKALOOSA, la., July 28.—[Special Tele- gram to the Bee.|—During a severe storm this afternoon about eight miles southeast of here a boy by the name of Cable was struck and killed by ligntning, His mother was also stunned, while avother stroke killed a horse near by. in The River Cut at Sioux City, S1ovx Crvy, fa., July 25 —[Special Tele- gram to the B lie Missouri continues township, this eounty., Some of the shafts | to eut the bank in front of this eity, several are 150 feet d ‘I'liey are all illed up and | hundred feet of valuable property having fifteen acres of ground covered with wines | gope out of sight in the last twenty-four is under water, presenting the appearance of # good-sized lake. All the maclinery and buildings are submerged and 200 men are out of employment in consequence, tours. ‘The railroads have 300 men at work to keep back the water from their tra Robert MeAuley, aged tive, shippet off intothe Missouri to-day and w W 5 dr ‘They eannot me work for months. Many | Ajl efforts to find s body have been of them made narrow €seapes, as the water | cesstul, rushed into the mines very rapidly. ‘Lhe - 10ss to owners is heav ——— Two Handred #eople Homeless. oomey aud Luey. Cals BRUSSELS, July A tire in the. town ot | |, athine this afternoon in the Sledkerke, in Brabant, Belgium, to-day dse | Concord river at- Noeth Belle, I'he eirrent stroyed thirty-thiree ‘houses, depriviug =00 | carried thew beyond their depth and all were f!‘ b rowned July tie. Hallihan, people of tLéir honés, drowned. HEALY SUSPENDED, The Redoubtable Tim Threatens to Break a Tory's Neuk, Loxpoy, July 28.--In the commons this evening debate was resumed on the land bill, O'Kelly's motion to give tenants six months for redemption after written notice of evie- tion was rejected. After further talk Morley suggosted that the government allow tenants one mouth of undisturbed possession be- tween the service notice and execution of the decree. Balfour accepted this, express- ing the hope that the opposition would at- tewpt to press the government no further. After some further discussion a passage of arms occurred between Timothy Healy and the chairman, the torimer complaining ot conservative 1nterruptions. ‘I'he incident was ended by Healy apologizing. The excite- ment continuing, the chairman reproved De- Lisle (conservative) as disorderly, and retus- ing toallow him to make an explanation, suspended the sitting in committee. The chairman then reported that during the last division following the Healy incident De- Lisle came to him and remonstrated tor not being allowed to explain, whereupon Hoaly reproached him and said: “'Come out, DeLisle, it vou are a man. you interrupt me again 1'll break your neck.' Healy said he felt no regret and would abide by the consequences, Smith moved to suspend Healy and the motion was carried without division, Iealy having requested his triends not to vote against it. After this the interruptions continued when the nationalists tried to speak, until finally Sir William Vernor Harcourt im- plored the chairman to exercise his authority to prevent a systematic insult from the oppo- sition. He said members might move to suspend him if they liked. A bitter debate ensued, but the matter was finally passod over, the speaker agreeing with W. H. Smith that no particular section of the house was guilty of provocation. oiiecy 7 AN UNCALLED-FOR INSULT. Hon. Patrick A. Collins’ Troubles With Customs Officials. BrLFAsT, July 25.—When the Hon, Pat- rick A. Collins, of Boston, and his entire party reached Bolfast yesterday they were detained in the custom house with much formality and their baggage subjected to a rigid examination, Every parcel of it was unpacked and minutely examined. Even the smallest handbag carried was opened and upset. When the trunks were omptied the bottoms and sides were also ex- amined for the purpose of seeing wnether they contained secret chambers for smuggling goods or dynamite. What made this more exasperating was the fact that the work was rer!mnml by detectives and not by the regu- ar customs ofticials, Mr. Colling said this evening that he was astounded at the treat- ment, which ~ he had never be- fore received. 1le was greatly as- tonished on the steamer before reaching Belfast to be accosted by detectives, who asked him a number of questions, demand- ing his name, business, where from and where going. He gave them the intorma- tion. He believes that since the freedom of Dublin was conferred upon him the gover ment has been on his track. He keenly feels his inability to travel in & free country without being molested Ly iguorant police- men. 1 K — The Thistle’s Racing Gear. Copyright 1887 by James Gord'm Bennett.) GrAsGow, July 23.—[New York Herald Cable—Special to the Ber| — The steamer Cireassia sailed from here to-day having on board the Thistle’s racing svars and gear. A longer spinnaker boom than the one raced with here has also been sent over. —— Showers of Locusts, LCopyright 1887 by James Gordon Bennett.] Brussers, July 28.—(New York Herald Cable—Special tothe BEE.]—Owing to the ex- ceptional heat, and the drought, which is the greatest known for the last thirty-two years, tremendous quantities ot locusts are shower- ing down unon the crops in eastern Flan- ders. Oats are completely destroyed. et iy Look Out For Dissolution, 0N, July 28.—Lord Salisbury, speak- at Norwich to-day, warned the conserva- party to prepare for a possible dissolu- tion of parliament. He sald parliament had often met with an early termination when its hite seemed unendangered, and that the con- servative party must organize to instruct the people against the deception of the separat- ists’ apostles, who were only too numerous. 2 Egceh Riotous Strikers at Limerick, DusLiN, July 25, rikers at the Limerick dock, attended by a mob numbering thous- ands, hooted and stoned the lmported W terford laborers whiie the latter were un- loading a vessel to-day. Much damage was done to shipping and the dockyard sheds, ‘The police charged on the mob with drawn batons, and in a lively fight that followed many skulls were broken. It is feared there will be more serious trouble, St Fatal Accidents. Loxpox, July 25.—Two pleasure vachts, both tiled with people, capsized in a squall off Yarmouth to-day. ‘'en persons were drowned, READING, Pa., July 28.—A covered wagon Was run into by a train on the Pennsylvania road at Ridgewood Station this morning and four parsons Killed. Ferdinand and Bulgaria. Loxnox, July 25.—Prince Ferdinand is expected at Sofia early in August to take the oath of offico, The Bulgarian government “has sent to the ofticials of the various towns through which the prinee will pass orders to receive the new ruler with due honors. i) Gutliay vor International Arbitration, NDON, July 25,—More than 130 members of parliament, including eight ex-ministers, have signed a memorial addressed o Prosi- dent Cleveland and the United States con gress in favor of the settloment of interna tional disputes by arbitration. - Boutanger Wants to Fight, ranris, July 28—The Courrler du Soir re ports that General Boulaner has requested oftieial vermission to challer Ferryd to ligh fuel on account of the ex-premienr’s re- cent specch at Epinal. S Enough Alcohol For a Nation, Begxe, July 28.—Pursuant to the new spirit monopoly law the government has purchased alcohol sufficient for the whold country tor one year's consumption. ———— Beresford's Resignation Unaceepteq, Loxnoy, July 28.—The queen has refused to accept the resignation of Lord Charles Berestord, ROTTEN EGG The Hot Weather Causes a Shortage in Hen Fruit, NEW Yonk, July 25.—Ite Lot spell has had a remarkable effect on the ez supply, aud 1,000 barrels have been spoiled by being hatched on the road or in the nest before being packed. ‘The Lead of one of the lurg est kg houses in tho city luformed a reporter to-day that of 1,100 barrels received in the last twenty-four’ Lours not 500 were good, while some lots of a hundred cases or wore sent by express were a total loss. It it were not for the at wore placed in cold storage a month ago, the market would be stripped. Strietly fresh eggs cannot be ob- tained at any prie Heat Patalities at St Joe. St. Josepi, Mo, July 25 —(special Tele- gram to the Bee. | —To-day one of the hottest of the season. The thermometer re isterea 150% and ‘not a breath ot air stirrlng, © Four cases of sunstroka ported, one of which %1l probably prove fatal. ‘William Decline, & carpenter, while &t work ‘on’ a shed aver the machinery for Abercromble & Co.'s “marble yards, fell Trony the scaffoid overpowered by lieat, He will i probably die, NUMBER 41, IT BEGINS TO LOOK SERIOUS. A Canadiun Revenue Collector Throategy to Beize American Vessels, CONSUL GEORGE PERPLEXED, He 18 Forbidden to Send Home Needy American Fishermen American Fishing Vessels—Consul Gene eral Phelan Irritated, Trouble Brewing. HALiFAX, N. S, July 2¢.—[Spacial Teles gram to the Bek, | ~The American fishermen captured by the eruiser Critic on Sunday are receiving the charity of the consular agent. Consnl George, of Charlottetown, telegraphed to Consul General Phelan for instructlons, 1t the men had been shipwrecked the United istates vovernment would have taken charge ot them and sent them to Gloucester, wh ere they shipped, but not being shipwrecked mariners the consul was at a loss to know what to do. Consul General :Phelan wiredy instructions to put them on board the firse® vessel bound for the United States. Mr. George proceeded to do that. The vessel was | a fisherman golng home to Gloucester. A soon as Collector Foley learned that Consul George was zolng to ship the men home in a* fishing vessel he notifiea the consul, as well as all skippers of American . fishing vessels then in port, that anv vessel ship- ping the men would be immeaiately selzed for an intraction of the customs lawy’ Mr. George protested against the collector's threatened action, but Mr. Foley reafirmed his determination. It is not to be supposed that the collector, who is a very cautious official, was acting without instructions from Ottawa. Consul General Phelan was again communicated with by wire and he tele- graphed back peromptory instructions ta Consul Goorge to ship those men on the first vessel leaving Souris for a Unitod States port, whether that vessel be fishing, trading or any other kind of eraft, and to lmmediately report any attempted interference on tie vart of the collector of the customs or any other official. Consul General Phelan ig very much irritated at the present position of affairs and expresses great surprise at what he considers the extraordinary andg totally unwarranted action of the Canadian’ officers. Such conduct, if persisted In rul'a approyed by the Canadian government, must necessarily very seriously strain relations be- tween the two governments. 1le says? T'he Anna Hodgson puts into Shelburne to rescue two of her erew lost in a fog, and she is summarily seized and tined $400. Four- teen American tishermen seized for an al leged offense are taken to Souris in a semis | Cavink, nude condition, kept thore several days on the chavity of the consular agent, and an effort to send them home where they may be fed and clothed, is met with threats of fur- ther seizures and finns, providing that that the vessel verforming such act of humanity be a flishing vessel. Rear Admiral Luce and ofticers of tho shipg Richmond and Yantic now in this port are very indignant, and inelined to tha opinion that one or both of these vessels should im- mediately proceed to Souris. Thase vessels are under the instructions of Counsel Gen- eral Phelan, who refuses toindicate what his intentions ara until he receives fucther de- tails from Counsel Georze. 'The United States war ship Ossippes | Port Hawkoss bury, and_could reach Souris within a few hours it such step 1s deemed necessary. A dispateh from Shetburne states that the schooner Annte W. Hodgson has sailed for sea, having been released by the collector off customs. ‘I'he iine assessed against her wag deposited by Consul-General Uhelan with the custom authorities here to-day. Later—The United States war shin Yantle sailed this afternoon for the North bay fishe ing grounds, - BLUNDERED, cra Onusos a Kol in Missouri. ST, Louts, July 25,—A dispateh from Knoly Lyck, Mo., says: “A collision ocenrred here' about 4 o'clock this morning between twa treight trains, resulting in the death off three men. Engineer Eustis and Fireman Wildy and a brakeman whose name could not be learnad were the vietims. mistake in orders given was the cause of the acols dent.” SOMEBODY A Mistake in O road Wr A Wreck in New Mexico, ALBUQUERQUE, N M., July 28,—N just been received of a terrible accident on the Atlantic & Pacilic road. At 10 o’clock Wednesday evening as the westbound freigh was approaching Franconia station neax Needles, the engine plunged at full speed into an arroyal the bridge over which had been burned. The freight cars piled up oni rws hiag top of the engine, making a terrible wrecky was ‘The fireman, a man instantly Killed. J. T, and George Gibson, a brakeman, w tally injured. To add to the terror wreeked” ears eanght sire and burned, to the company $40,000, named Sparks, Riley, the ¢ Fatal Wreec Pirtsnuna, Pa., July 25.—Atan early hout this worning the engine attached to a freight train while passing over the Mt. Savage bridze, near Camberland, Md., on the Vitts= burg division of the Baltimore & Olio rafls road, fell through and I cears werd thrown into the river. ‘The engincer fireman were instantly killed and a brakey man seriously hurt. Hopedale Disaster. Brooyixaron, L, July 25 ~The collision near Hopedale yesterday on the Chicago & Alton resulted in the deathof at least twelve persons and thirty injured, most of them slightly. - - More Interesting Devilopments. Cincaco, July 25.—Robert Hiil, of the whoie dry goods tirm of Storm & Lilly testitied to-day in the boodle trial that in order to obtain the trade of the county he had to present Wardens Varnell, Metiarigle nd Frey with about $1,500 worth of mer- ndise” yearly for their personal use, W, H, Gray detailed the manner in which he turned over $5,000 to the wang for glving hiin the artesian well contract, “I'hree of the defendants’ lawyers— Mills, Ingham and to-day withdrew froi the case absos - dier Fixing Yor S¢ Rew CittcAGo, duly Muyor Me( roy, Captain Moore, K. K. westtall and State Sens Pearson were in the city to-day maling arrangements for the soldicrs rennion at Bushnell, August 30, 51 and Se tember 1. ‘The reunion s ot all old soldiers in the district be Iiinois and Mig- | sissippi rivers, and fanee of 15,000 is expected. ‘The southern Llinois sold.ers® reunion is to be held at Mount Vernon Aug- ust 16, 10 and 17, and the eastern weanlon at Bivoulngton some tim . tes o tmation received here to-day leaves 1o doubt that frelght rates on through business between Chicago and St. Paul will be slashed by the new line of the Minnesota & Northwestern, which will beopen Monday. The ctions will ayers o from 4010 10 per cent all around. . The officials of the old S suy that they will ekl any tut wade, ch S An fnsurgeny Leader. Executed, Lioxpox, Jnly | e Herot instrgents, Tawer Skab, leader ‘o€ ay Leolr. pxecuted o