Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 23, 1887, Page 1

THE OMAHA DaiLy BEE SEVENTEENTH YEAR. OMAHA. TUESDAY. MORNING, TERRIBLE DOUBLE TRAGEDY. ['wo Brothers Shot Dead st a Bohemian Picnio Near Exeter, KILLED FOR PROTECTING A GIRL. fhe Murderer Arrested and Held to Await the Action of the Grand Jury-~Talk of Linching In- dulged In. Two Brothers Killed at a Picnic. ExeTeR, Neb,, August 22.—[Special Tele- gram to the Bek.]—News was broug this morning of a terrible shooting affair at a Bohemian picnic and dance on the banks of Turkey creek last night. Nothing definite sould be learned beyond the fact that John Newer, an influential citizen of Friend, and s brother Frank had been murdered by a srowd of railroaders, part of the construetion fang of the Kansas City & Omaha railroad. T'he coroner and sheriff were summoned, and sposse in search of the murderer brought In six of the railroaders. A jury was im- panelled and during the investigation one of the men, Thomas Rook, confessed to the shooting, but entered & plea of self-defense. As near as can be ascertained the Bohemians were holding one of their picnics on the farm of George Newer, nine miles southeast of here. One of the railroaders present trled to entice a young girl away from the dance into the woods and the girl told Mrs. John Newer, who in turn Informed her husband. He and his brothers, Frank and George, Interviewed the man. Words followedand Frank promptly knocked one of them down, only to fall himselt with a bullet in the back of his head, John start- ed for the shootist, who turned and ran, but after going some twenty feet the fellow turned and shot John Newer through the head, putting another bullet thiough his heart before he fell. Both men were killed Instantly. Rook Is an ex-cowboy and an ugly customer, as his victims bear silent testi- mony. He was taken to Geneva this evening by Sheriff Carson to await the action of the grand jury, ANOTHER AND DIFFERENT ACCOUNT. Friexp, Neb,, August 22.—|Special Tele- gram to the BEE.]—At A Bohemian pienic Sunday night, held about ten miles south- west of here, in Fillmore county, John and Frank Newer were shot and instantly killed by it is supposed a railroad man. Beer was the exciting cause. Six railroaders tried to steal some of their beverage, which was on a wagon in kegs, when the propriesor, John Newer, Interfered with the remark that he was *On to their racket,” and slapped one in the face. At the same time John’s brother Frank came up and was immediately shot down, the ball striking him in the back of the head. John, Newer, seeing his brother lying dead at his feet, jumped towards his murderer with the remark, **The s— of a b— has shot my brother,” when on the Instant two more shots wero heard and he fell dead, one ball striking him in the chest and the other in the nose, ranging upwards and lodging in the braln. News comes to- night that the murderer has been captured. His name is Thomas Rook, living near Ex- eter. The coroner’s jury has adjourned” until to-morrow. Great excitement prevails and lynching will not be considered an un- natural outcome of the double trazedy. A later report says they have taken the alleged murderer to Geneva for safe keeping. A re- port which just came in says a mob of ex- cited men have left Friend for Exeter. Progress of the Richardson Trial. Loup Ciry, Neb, August 22-|Special Telegram to the BEE.]—The Richardson trial opened at 9a. m. The state began by examining Coronor Kettell, who testitied concerning the wounds and the fatality of them. The state then foowed by Introduc- 1ng three witness’ who saw from the opposite slde of the street the latter part of the affray. Then followed the barber, A.M. Bennett, who has up to this time kept the piece of metal that was thrown across the shop at the time of the killing. Bennett stated that whefi Wiliard entered the shop he expected there would be trouble and wiped his razor to lay aside. He saw Willard advance and notlced that Richardson backed away a step or two, show- Ing signs of fear or dread. The two men then commenced . discussion, He (Ben- nett) then thought that matters were going to be settled without much trouble and re- sumed his work, when the metal passed hls chair, struck the back door and rebounded, striking the chair. He looked, looked the two snots were fired in rapid suc- ression, Bennett says that Willard had hold of Richardson and had his head drawn down go that the top of the head rested against Willard’s collar, or the upper part of his chest, when the shots wero fired, The de- fense take a great deal of courage from Hennett’s statements. The state Intreduced several witnesses who evidently harbor a strong hatred for the prisoner, but the force of their testimony 1S invarlably broken by the scathing cross-examination of Benator Paul. Many farmers and stranzers in town are surprised when they see the state has so far failed to make a plain un- uestionable case, as they expected it would rom the rumors first set afloat, Just before the close of to-day’s session the state ex- pressed a desire to rest, and the defense filed & motlon that the court require the state to produce their witnesses, three of whom are eye-witnesses, Dragged to Death, DAvip Ciry, Neb, August 22.—|Special Telegram to the BEE.]—News reaches us to- day of a serlons accident which happened near Bellwood yesterday. A son of Willinm Napier was riding a skittish horse. The ani- mal became frightened and threw the boy, whose foot caught 1n the stirrup and he was drageed for a half-mile to the house. When found he was in an unconscious condition. Commencing at the evelids, the scalp was torn almost completely from the head, Dr, Peebles, who was summoned from the place, devoted four hours to dressing up the wound, and says it Is the most peculiar case he ever saw. 1t is doubtful if the boy will recover, Cuater County Corn. 1.0, Neb., August 22.—[Special to the ] In the western part of Custer county corn will yield 70 to 75 per cent of a full erop, or 85 to 40 bushels to the acre. The shortage is caused by drouth. Increased acreage is about 40 per cent, making an increase in the ageregate i);leld. Copious rains have fallen Iately. so that there can be no more damage from drouth, BrokeN Bow, Neb,, August 22—|Special to the B 'he present condition of corn is excellent. ‘The acreage is increasea 7 per cont over last year. At present it promises to yield from 50 to 60 bushels to the acre, Richardeon Oounty Farmers Happy. SnguerT, Neb, August 22.—(Special Tel- egram to the Bek.|—A glorious rain began heraabqut 2:30 p. m. Saturday and continued through the afternoon and a heavy rain again auring the night. ‘Thereavere reports of & hailstorm at Salem and Falls City, but there ‘was pone here, Richardson county hLas been enriched thousands of dollars. Late corn, vegetables and pastures will be greatly lmvmvei imbued with new life. ——— Troops For the Reunion. NorrFoLE, Neb., August 21 Telegram to the BEE.|—A special wain from Fort Nlobrara, bearing companies 1B, ¥Fond H, Eighth United States infantry, 0’ Farmers are greatly checred and | pecial | under command of Captain Porter, arrived this evening to attend the North Nebraska reunion. Camp Logan is now in readiness for the reception of visitors and laige delega- tions are expected to-morrow. At Bellevae Range. BELLEVUE, Neb, August 22.—|Speecial Telegram to the Bgrk|—The contest for places on the departnent team closed Satur- day. This forenoon was devoted to a reci- mental team skirmish natch, with the fol- lowing results, the team being composed of eight men each: Seventeenth Infantry. ghth Infantry... eventh Infantry Second Infantry Ninth Cavalry. ‘Twenty-first In Sixth Infantry..... ‘To-morrow the pri the successful com| m, by General Morrow, colonel of the Twenty-first infantry, U. S. A. A special train will re- turn from the range about 2 p, m. .« 504 . 475 . 415 . 405 A Remarkable Addition to Science. MirrArp, Neb. August 22.—|Special to the BEE.1—On July 23 last, while Mr. Albert Schroeder was stacking barley in his field, he found a bull snake apout five feetlong and noticed that it had_five lumps in its body. He cut its head off and opened the body and found five guinea eggs in it. These ewes he placed under a setting hen, and_to the Iniinite surprise and delight of Mr. Schroeder's family and neighbors, the little (nuhneus hatched out, all five alive and hearty o-day. —— . Suicided Over Family Troubles. CLARKSON, Neb,, August 22.—[Special to the Bee.)—Ignatus Dlohi, a Bohemlan resi- dent of this place, sulcided Sunday evening last by hangirg to a rafter from the stairway at hisresidence. Ca family troubles. —— A Newspaper Sold. CLARKSON, Neb., August 23.—([Special to the Bee.]—The Clarkson Enterprise has been purchased by McFarland Bros, of Stanton, for Pilger, Neb. HUNTINGTON HOME. The Rallway Magnate Talks About the Pacific Investigation. *NEw YORK, August 22.—[Special Tele- gram to the BEg.|—Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hunt- ington, Miss Clara tluntington and Miss C. D. Huntington, returned home from Europe by the steamer Aurania last evening. Hunt- ington looked as bronzed and rugged asa sea captain, and said he had been greatly benefitted by his trip. When asked about the Pacific raflroad investigation and rumors of his indictrment, he smiled, and then, with a graver look as he shook his head, he added: “I have seen some accounts of the investici tions from time to time, but I have not kept up fully with it, ana papers have not been sent with details. I thought the appoint- ment of the Paclfic railroad commission was a good measure when it was made, and I don’t know of anything to cause me to change my opinion. We have nothing to conceal that relates to the business of the Central Pacific with the government. Of course, there are many business details of no interest to anybody but the railroad company, and we do not care to gratity the curlosity of prying individuals in regard to Interests which do not concern them and are of no public importance, but which they wish to extract through the commission. 1 aw quite sure that the members of the commission are intelligent enough to perceive such influ enceand to diseriminate when an effort is made to force them on the public. Wa have never used money to bribe ofticials and there is no evidence nor any circumstance that can fasten such a stigma on us, What Stan- ford has done I am quite sure was the wisest thing to do under the circumstances.” “Have you formed any new public project while on the other side?” “No; I prtnve very little attention to busi- ness.” " *“‘Have yon made any further arrangements for having steamers built in England for the new line between Newport News and Liver- pool for the Chesapeake & Ohio?” *‘No; there has been nothing done about it of any unportauce, yet thero was some talk of nezotiations for tha Monarch line steam- ers thatdid not come to anything.” 0 —_——— A Machine Company Attached. St Josepi, Mo, August 23.—|Special Telegram to the BEE.|—The Champion Ma- chine company’s branch house in this city was attached to-day by the sheriff on a note for $6,000 and interest, The note was sent by the president of the Champion Machine company, Amos Whitley, of Springtiela, to his brother, William Whitley, who trans- ferred it to the First National Bank of Bos- ton. The Fidelity bank failure in Cincinnati is the cause of the trouble, Mr. Amos Whit- ley being security for a large amount of Fi- delity paper. The plant here is closed. it is the largest machine house in the city. Mr. . H. Quigley, agent for the Champion house, says the attachment will amount to little and not at all effect the business of the concern, It18 a question as to whether the Champion company is liable for the personal debts of one of the company. Mr. Awos Whitley’s _endorsement was to save his brother, Willlam Whitley in the eastern stutflsy and was ;given in” his personal ca- vacity. —————— Sinking of a Propeller. Dururnh, Minn,, August23—|Special Tele- gram to the Beg.)—The propellor A. Booth, owned by the Booth Packing company, which sank last year off Grand Marlas reef, Lake Superior, had been successfully raised by J. G. Falcon, a well known Chicago wrecker, and was In good condition, the damage being but trifling. She was towed to this port for repairs. The casks by which she was floated were fixed firmly to her and she had traveled about twenty-five mies of the distance when a territic northeaster set in, breaking several casks, so that the boat keeled over on her starboard side and sank three-quarters of a mile off Poplar river in twenty fathoms of water. One minute and a half al she disappeared part of her figure- head rose to the surface, indicating that she had strack on her “nose.” She will be a total loss. Value, $19, Rosenfeld's W Probated, CnicaGo, August ‘Che will of the late Levi Rosenfeld was probated to-day. The will is dated December 3, 1853, and gives Maurice and Harry, the two sons, handsome amounts in personal property and a fair share of the realty, but a codicil, dated June 26, 1587, directs that all bequests to Maurice be revoked, and thatall such be read as being made to his wife and be free from all con- trol of his creditors. She is directed to pay over to him from time to time such sums as are necessary to maintain him in the station to which he had been accustomed, all to be free from control by creditors. ‘The larcer portion of the estate Is left to the widow, Wwith numerous bequests to children, grand- children and charitable institutions, The Work Not Interfered W WINNIPEG, August 22.—The injunction against the Red River Valley railroad has not interfered with the work yet. Nothing more can be done until Wednesaay. By that time several contractors will have finished their contracts and by Saturday all the grad- ing will be done. Track laying witl com- wence right away, probably frow slorris south to the Northern Pacific connection, l{\flvr which iren will be laid from Morris to NI, ot Rowan with a sheriff’s party, ted Is LS morning to serve an_injuuction srading of the Red River Valley road, o the contractors gone. 18 then the fence torn down which had been oz the track, but” was only laughed at. He ninally lefv after llmuwnfnn BVery- body with arrest. The grading of the line will be cowpleted this week, AUGUST 23. 1887, NUMBER 66 SOME VERY CROOKED PLANKS, They Are I'ound in the Democratic Plat- form Adopted at Roanoke. MADE TO DECEIVE THE PEOPLE, An Able Address to Electors By the Republican State Committee of Virginia—Hollow Promises Exposed. Democratic Dupl PETERSBURG, Va., August 22.—The Vir- Rinia republican state committes has issued an address to republican electors, the first part_of which is an answer to the address re- cently put forth by the democratic managers, After referring to the indorsement of Presi- dent Cleveland and that his administration will recelve the cordial support of the demo- cratic party in Virginia, the address says: *“The democrats are inconsistent and Insin- cere as they demand the repeal of the in- ternal revenue system and the passaze of the Clair bill, when it is known that Presi- dent Cleveland is opposed to the one and withheld his indorsement from the other. His formal and expressed approval of Sec- retary Manning’s views and rec- ommendations upon the sub) of tax- ation and revenue are conclusive. Secretary Manning deprecates that there is no longer any duty or tax imposed upon tea and coffee and while urging the reduction of duties upon such articles of import as are produced in our own country, squarely op- poses any reduction of taxes imposed upon tobacco, fruit distillation and whisky. Presi- dent Cleveland approves these views and recommendations of Secretary Manning. That Cleveland’s administration 1s a bitter disappointment to the managers of the dem- ocratic party of Virginia is attested by loud and deep complaints. It may be that the democratic wanagers sincerely wish the repeal of the internal revenue system, from motivea of self-preservation, but when they declare for the repeal of a sys- tem, as part of the democratic faith, they are guilty of efforts to deceive the voters of. the commonwealth. That system is held by the democratic party as a hostage to compel the overthrow of the republican policy of protec- tion to American labor &nd industries. The national democratic platform upon which Cleveland was elected promised to re- peal the internal revenue system, but pledzed the party to the continuance of internal revenue taxes ~and their application to the paymentof pensions, Every message of President Cleveland has ignored any sug- gestion of a repeal of the internal revenue system. The democratic majority of the Forty-ninth congress, speaking in accord- ance with the views of President Cleveland, has given unmistakable responses on behalt of the democratic party.” The address refers to an adverse report upon the bill to reduce the internal revenue taxes, submitted by Mr. Morrison, chairman of the comwmittee on ways and means, July 10, 1886, and to an adverse report upon a resolution *‘repeal- ing taxes upon tobacco” submitted on the same date by W. Breckearidge, of Kentucky, another leading representative of the democratic majority, This is the later record of the national democracy now in power, upon the repeal of the internal reve- nue system and the democratic party which for ten years, excepting the Korty-seventh congress, controlled the house of representa- tives and failed toact upon the subject. “1t was by the Forty-seventh congress, which was republican,” says the address, “‘that the taxes were1educed l‘ul]{ $50,000,000, the reduction on _tobacco being from 16 to 15 cents. Yet othe leaders of the democratic party in Virginia are trying to delude the people into the beltef that the re- peal of that system may now be uccompllshm} by the democratic Juny. ‘The vromise of this repeal was wade in 1854 b; ocratic candidates to congress but the people could not be deceived. It remains now to be testea whether the same hollow pretext can be used in 1857 by the democracy with any more success than attended them In 1886, We declare that at the moment the republican party lost control of the government it was prepared to act upon this subject, that President Arthur had_urged the repeal of the tobacco tax and a democratic house with & republi- can senate ready and anxious to reduce taxes declined to proceed. That the republigan party is now so practically united in favor of the Tepeal of the tax on tobacco and rruit distillation, and if restored to power will rex move the burden which those domestic pro- ducts have so long endured. We assert that the democratic party in congress is opposed to the appeal of the internal revenue system as shown by the declaration of its leaders from "President Cleveland down. We appeal to you to support the republican candidates for the legislature and not waste ;mu votes on candidates whose ruzillou avoring the mrenl of these taxes is in a hopeless minority in its own natural pty. The platform of the Roanoke convention re- specting the tariff is at vairince with the record of the democratic party, 1t declares in favor of a revenue derived " from a tarift on imports and In favor of the repeal ot the internal revenue system which the record of the party unanimously shows that the re- verse i8 the democratic doctrine and we arraign the platforin as misleading and seek- ing to deceive the people upon & question vital to thoir interests and to the prozress and power of the strike. The Washington Post and the New York World, two of the most influential demoeratic journals in this country, have declared openly that the rev- enueand tarift planks of the Roanoke plat- form are diametricaily opposed to democratic principles, and all over the east, north and west the orthodox orgaus of the democracy have united in denouncing this platform and its frame.” ‘The address arraigns the democracy for the incompetency and unlruitfulness” which cause the failure ot the act of the new re- publican legislature for the equitable read- Justinent of the state debt. “As to federal aid on the debt,” says the address, “*the question, if it is ever given ef- fect, will be throuzh the liberal construction contended for by the republican party. “The republican party will cheerfully unite in every effort to aid disabled soldiers and widows,” The address denies that the democratic party_founded or are responsible for the the eflicient management of the free school system, 1t says: “The republican party has always been faithful to the agricultural interests of the state, and we remind the people that Sec- retary Manning recommendéd the repeal of the tariff on wheat, corn and other farm products, and that tea and coffee should be taxed as luxuries. As Mr. Cleveland endorsed this and the democratic party endorsed Cleveland, we ask the farmers "to consider what this declaration of friendship 1s worth. We feel that our party, whiose proudest motto is, *The Dignity of American Labor and the Protection of American Industries, needs no "lml asseveration of friendship for the laboring man,” ‘The “address arraigns Governor Lee for his many shortcomings, and then touches upon the finances by asking what became of the $1,500,712 which was in the treasury in 1885, whew the democrats re-en- tered the capital, and what has been done with the taxes since collected, amounting to over §10,000,000, and why there is now so little money in the treasury, with vet an accumulation of over- due and unpaid interest in the same period, increasing the state debt $4,500,- 000. The people have a right to know why the annual costs of administering the govern- au-mhnva increased from §502,000 to over several dem- The' balance of the address deals with :nnlly! questions which are only of local in- erest, T Delegates Opposed to Powderly, New YOoRrK, August 22.—District Assem- bly 49, Kuights of Labor, haselected eleven delegates to the general assembly which weets In. Minneapolis in October, ten of whow are opposed to General Master Work- fau Powderly’s administration, 1 How Cleveland Koeps His Promises. WAsHINGTON, August 23— [Special Tele- gram to the BER.]—Chatles McComber is dead. He was not a statesman, neither was ho a jurist of profound ability but he was a whole-souled good fellow who has done a greatdeal for the democratic party in his day, Twenty years ago no democratic meetingin Erie county or western New York was complete without the presence of McComber. He was one of the best im- prompte speakers in the western end of the state and he was always called upon for a speech whenever the regular speaker ot the evening found himself in atight hole through the questions of the obposition. He was a lawyer by profession but has had several political positions of trust in Buffalo and served as post warden In New York for several years and no man did more to ~ secure the election of Groyer Cleveland to the _shrievalty of Erie county than Charley McComber. Four or tive Yenrs ago he came” to Washing- ton, and during the time that he has been there ke has been engaged in the business of claim attorney. But he has been ill a great deal and aged dulled his eloquence and af- fected his memory. When Cleveland was elected to the presidency “Mac” nprlltd for a mlnnumsmom He asked that he be ap- pointed to a place where he could support his wife and child in moderate comfort, and sug- gested that a Yh\cu then filled by the ex-post- master of Buffalo, Schemerhorn, be given to him. This place was a special agency in the customs service, and McComber could have filled it with credit. He was endorsed by the solid democracy of Erie county. ‘There every reason believe that he has = an_ absolute promise from the npresident that he should have the position or one that was equally good. But he did not get it or any other position at tho hands of the presiaent. He was taken with a stroke of apoplexy on Sat- urday and to-day he died. ast week the president heard of McComber's destitution and sent him $50 and & quantity of provis- fons, It is reported to-night that the presj- dent has notified the widow that ke will take care of the funeral and that all expenses will be paid by him, The treatment of Mo- Comber by the presidentis not an isolated case, Every Buffaloian or almost every one who has nrp«'alrd to him for an office ‘soon after the election has been treated in the same way. Soon after the election of 1884, an elector on the democratic ticket called on Governor Cleveland and congratulated him on the successful outcome of the election. Cleveland thanked him and asked it he could do anything for him. The minister said he wanted nothing for himself but that he had an old nnele 1o Buffalo whom he wou'd like to see settled in a comfortable berth. The uncles name was Henry Zielgle. Cleveland knew him well and he would be willing and glad to appoint him to any place which he might desire in the consular service, Ziegle hearing of this wrote that he would very much like to goas consul to Stutgart. The president answered in his own handwriting that as as soon after his inauguration as president as he possibly could, he would appoint Mr. Ziegle to the place. Within two montHs after the Inauguration he appointed, not Ziegle, but a Mr. Kimball, of Chicago. Of course there was a row, ' The president said that 1t was all a mistake and that he was very sorry, Mr. Bayard had made out the apers and he had signed them without re- membering that he had promised this another place to his Buffalo friend. Was there not place which Ziegle would like? Ziegle said that the only other position for which he would care a suraw was the consulship at Mannhiem. Mr. Cleveland not ke to. remove the. incumbent Rudolph Wollfshon, also a resident of Buf- falo, who had only’ occupied the place for about a year but if there was a change Ziegel should be temembered. He had to be con- tented with this. A few weeks after Wollf- shon resigned.Zelee) umusht surely he would ‘:ct the place now but he did not. “Before it iad been vacant two weeks James C. Mon- ozan, of Rhode lsland, had been selected to till the vacancy. is bad enough to have an office which has been promised to one Duteh- man given to anothor Dutchman” sald Zei- zel. “When 1t is given to an Irlshman it is a tlmlllsnlndl.imus worse. Lam disgusted and mad. Cleveland and Pacific Plunderers. WASHINGTON, August 23,—|Specia! Tele- gram to the BEE.|—There is very much sur- prise expressed here as to the apathy of the vresident towards the Pacific railroad plun- derers, His indifference to the interests of the veople shown in his dispatch to the commis- sioners is freely commented fupon. Suid a prominent politician here to-day: ‘‘tlad the president seen some of these same robbers in the cloak rooms at the capitol during the dis- cussion of the Thurman aet plying their trade in ‘explaln nr‘ to gentlemen why the act should be defeated, he ‘might change his pind and act declgively in the interest of the peovle. 11 he saw fit he might also discover the amount of money patd and to whom paid in the spring of 1878 w‘nen Gould was an ac- tive worker with Huntincton in trying to defeat tho passage of the Thurman act. He might also discover how much money was flbped, by ‘express tothls city from tho nion Paclfic office in New York presun ably with the object of ‘explaining’ to gen- tlemeh hy the Pacifie railroad robbers asw have a new lease of life by the defeat ol tho act of 1978, lowa and Nebraska Pensions. WASHINGTON, August 2L,--|Special Tel- egram to the BEE.|--The following Nebraska pensions were granted to-da widow ofJohn I Packett, Falls City; Eva- line, mother of George H. Brown, Geneva. Increase, Joe Clark, Battle Creek iy ola; Henry Miller, Wahoo; Charles Cool- idge, Central City; Jonn A. Dewolf, Bur- nett. liuwn pensions: Margaret, mother of Cuarles W. Shaw, Beacon; Falvin A, An- derson, Russeil: Darius C. ' Quinby, Monti- lio: Joshua L. Morris,Clari Tncrease Ernin, " “"Thayeér: Daniel Finne William H. Poliock, Mt. Ayri James Shipley, Creston; W. B, Harris, In- lianola: James K. Deaton, Carlisle: George Morris, Ottumwa; Martin L. Mikesell, Sanfora 8. Biown, Milo; Ed- win A. Ward, Sheldon: John McLeon, Keo- Tobacco Men Air Their Grievances, WASHINGTON, August 22—A committee of Western and Southern tobacco men called on Commissioner Coleman this morn- ing, headed by ex-Congressman Willis, to set forth their grievances regarding the recent report of Statistieian Dodge upon the acreage of tobacco, ete, Commissioner Cole- man replied, warmly eulogizing Prof. Dodge. 1f any misiake had been made it wonld bo found'to be a mistake of the Lead alone. Peoria lnvites the President. WASHINGTON, August 22.—Assistant Post- master-General Stevens called at the White House to-day and presented to the president an invitation from N. £ Worthinzton, of Peoria, 11L, on behalf of the citizens of Peoria, to visit that city while on his Wast- ern tour, ‘T'he president expressed a desire to meet the people of Peoria and said he would accept the invitation if he found it possible to do so. g His La 3 ST. Joserm, Mo. Aurust 22.—|Special Telecram to the Beg. |—W. D. Mills, a tele- graph operator employed by the Westein Union of this city, died at 7:30 last evening of typhoid pneumoniaj aged nineteen years. His remains will be sent to Havanna, IlL, for burial, A handsome harp made of flow- ers, with the figures 30" in the center, was the tribute paid to his memory by the Western Union employes here, el il Steamship Arrivals. New York, August 22, —[Speeial l'alegram to the Ber. |—The Fulda from Bremen; the Spain from Liverpool; the Bassano from Carpenhagen. Sourn HAmpron, August trom New York for Bremen. UEENSTOW 3 Chicago (o Lotd Goug poot. 2. —~The Ems THINKS IT WAS SET O FIRE. The York Oity Arrives at Gravesend With the Montreal Passengers, CAPTAIN BENN INTERVIEWED. He Tells of the Rescue and How His Guests Were Entertained—He Believes an Incendiary Fired the Vesscl. Big-Hearted Captain Benn, |Copyright 1857 by James Gordon Bennett.] LoxDoN, August 3% New York Herald’s Special Cablegram to the Beg.|--I'he Fur- ness line steamer, York City, which brought the City of Montreal's burnt-out passengers and crew to Queenstown arrived off Grave- sand this morning. It was immediately boarded by three American ladies, Mrs. Fairbank, of Ohio, and two friends who were curious to know how the Montreal hving freight had been accommodated aboard the York City. After Captain Benn had ex- plained everything to them, the vessel pro- ceeded for the Victoria dock and drew fast to her whart at 1 p. m. where the crowd had assembled to see the much talked of rescuer. 1 went aboardat once to get an interview with Captain Benn whom 1 found to be a bluff, hearty Yorkshireman speaking with broad Yorkshire accent. He said: on the 11th [ sighted what appeared to bo a vessel on fire, bearing twelve or fifteen miles away. 1 immediately furled all sails and made towards her, thinking and boping I might be of some service, At8:30 p. m. with astrong wind, and I think a small rain, Igot close alongside and made her out an Inman line steawer, all ablaze fore and aft. 1 went close alonside to windward, when 1 found all her boats gone and tackles hanging over her sides. I presumed all nands had either been taken off by some other vessel or were still adrift on the water. In the meantime I made every preparation for picking up the crew. The passengers had stationed some hands aloft to look out while others stood ready with life buoys, ropes, ladders, ete, I cruised around unsuccessfully until 9:30 p, m., when my look-out man sighted a bridge light to the northeast, distant about five miles. 1atonce made for it, and they must have seen my vessel, for the next moment thoy burned torches which kept waving to and fro. The light proved to belong to a small bark laden with petroleum, sailing un- der an easy canvas. 1 went close under her stern and hailed her: “Have you any tidings of the burnt ship’s crew?” I asked. He replied: “Yes, I have them aboard,” and asked me to lay to by him until daylight, which 1 did. ‘At 5:30 a.m. on the 7th,” continued Cap- taln Benn, “1 again went close to the barque and learned he had 140 passengers and the crew of the City of Montreal. They asked me would 1take them aboard which I readily agreed to do. 1 at once ordered my boats out and commenced to transfer them to my vessel, with the assistance of one small boat belonging to the City of Montreal. The weather being fine and having great assist- ance from the Montreal’s officers everything was accomplished safely and comfortably. At Sa.m. all were aboard. My crew In the meantime had unbent all our sails, took off the tarpaulin awnings, and made tents for them on the deck. I also used up my spare timber in making several bunks under the forecastle head. I learned they had been very much cramped on board the barque as only six or seven could go be- low at the same time and owing to the nature of her cargo they could not smoke, so 1 at once gave everyone free access to my cabins, berths, ete. L distributed ten pounds of to- bacco and some pipes among the men and the women 1 put into the wheel houss where 1 sent my stewardess to brighten them with her coffee ane brand, ete. They were all in fairly good spirits but sopping wet through, and all expressed them- selves delighted at our coming to take them off the barque which they heartily cheered as wo parted company. My head steward soon prepared a feast and all ate heartily as if they were hung They continually talked about their marvelous escape, but fairly well enioyed themsetves. One pussen gor who had lost everything except his flute playea every evening while others danced, sang and gave recitations. To while away the time 1 gave them all the books cards and draft boards 1 had, for which they were very much pleased. The Montreal’s captain and ofticers shared everything [ had in my quarters. Luckily wmy Ccargo con- sisted of a quantity of edibles So, to bLelp my own ship's provisions last out I broached my cargo to the extent of twenty sacks of flour and ten cans of corn beef. Everything else I had plenty of. In fact the steward has just told me he has over ten pounds of tea still on hand. We were, we left the barque, 155 miles from Queenstown and did it in seven days. In my own mind I feel certain the fire was not an accident but the work of some malicious person or persons, because the fire broke out fore and aft at the same time, and the two bull heads were untouched between, 1 was very much pleased with the address of thanks presented to me and from the number of letters I received this morning from friends congratu- lating me and asking for a copy. I shall have to get it lithograped for distribution.” Partof the above interview took place while we were riding to the agent’s office to report, after which the captain left to join his wife and children at his homein Whitby, famous for 1ts jet ornaments and tish. Another Clty of Montreal Victim. [Copyright 1857 by James Gordon Bennett,) QUEENSTOWN, August 22.—|New Herald Special to the B steerage passenger, John Collet, landed Fri- day from the City of Montreal, died in the hospital here to-day from congestion of the lungs. On the alarm of fire he got Into a boat partly dressed, and suffezed from expos- ure to the cold for nine hours. The names of the doctors who sailed on the Umbria y day are E. 8. Bailey, G, F. Blandfora, Y. E. 1. W. Dearborn, George Doug- Dalton, Farmer Davis, Dr. Doran, Iton, Dr. Murphy, Dr. Mansell, Neal Mitchell, Richara Melling, Dr. Me Ashimore Noakes, A. G. Price, F. Il Dr. Sprengle, Dr. Snellinge, E. P. George Walker and two dent M, ark Death of Aaron Vanderpoele, (Copyright 1857 by James Gordm Bennett.| Panis, August 21—/New York IHerald Cable-Special to the Brri-Aaron Vander- poele died here atlo’clock to-day suddenly on Twenty-sixth avenue, Fredeland. Ruwssell Arraigns the Torles. LoNDON, August 22, —Russell, member of parliament, who left the liberal-unionist party because of the proclamation of th A tional league, has written a letter to explain his resignation, He says: “I have done my best to persuade my party and the government from proclaiming Jn.». league, but have falled, The govern- 1ntock. ment, in my opinion, have sped their last bul- let, and have handed over Ulster to Parnell 1 contess thatmy heartburned with indigni tion to see my friends sacrificing the union and sacrificing loyal trusts to a handful of unreasonable landlords deserving of no- body’s consideration.” Russia Won't Recognize Ferdinand. ST. PETERSBURG, August 22.—It is of- ficlally announced that the government has sent a circular to the powers declaring that it is unable to recognize tho validity of Prince Ferdinand’s election to the throne ot Bulgaria. According to the circular Prince Ferdinand acquainted the czar with the fact of his election, and requested permission to visit St. Petersburg in order to learn the czar's wishes before going to Bulgaria, The czar replied that the prince’s election would not be recognized by Russia and the prince could by no pretext l}lm"y the journey to Bulgaria, The cireufar, in conclusion, ex- presses the hope that the people of Bulgaria will coinelde with Russian views and not pormit a flagrant violation of the Berlin treaty. —_— Chicago Solid With the Queen, LoNDoN, August 22.—Mr. Collier, of Chi- cago, was granted an audience by the queen this afternoon At Osborne house, when he presented to her majesty the jubilee address of the British residents of Chicago. The queen accepted the address with a few gracious words and handed Collier a written reply expressing her appreciation. 'The crown prince of Germany was present. The reception was extraordinary, in view of the Queerns abolite refusal to pérsonally recoive the English addresses published here. Wrongly Interpreted. Prrmorirorts, August2l.—According toa semi-oflicial statement Prince Ferdinand’s proclamation has been wrongly intrepreted. The Prince never proclaimed Bulgaria’s political independence. He hasalways been ready to respect the Berlin treaty. League Branches Still Meet. DUBLIN, August 22.—The Loughrea and Armaugh branches of the National league met yesterday and resolved to continue work notwithstanding the proclamation of the leagne. Cmperor William Improving. BERLIN, August 22.—The Ofticial Bulletin says that Emperor William continues to im- vrlnvlf.nnd that his rheumatism has dimin- shed. Deputy Laur Libelled. Paris, Auguost 22.—Deputy Laur has sum- moned Paul de Cassagnac before the courts. Laur charges that his character was defamed De Cassagnac in connection with the Boulanger coup d’etat stor: An Appointment Cancelled. MADRID, August 22.—The Gazette to-day publishes a decree cancelling the appoint- ment of Senor Salamanca as captain gen- eral of Cuba. Russians Expelled From Germany. BERLIN, August 22.—The government has expelled two Russian families who resided in the environs of the city. g Reported Duplication of Land Office Claims Being Investigated, ®NEW YORK, Augt |Special Telegram to the BEE.|—The Tribune’s Washington special says: ‘It was stated in the I'ribune recently that certain drafts had been Issued by the treasury debartment for the payment of claims on account of surveysof public lands in California, which accounts, in some cases, were not properly certified by the com- missioner of the general land office in ac cordance with the law,and that 1n some cases drafts had been thus issued for the benefit of claimants whose accounts had been already once paid. 'These statements were denied by Comptroller Durbiam, who, it appears, is the treasury oflicial on whose certilicate drafts are fssied for payments on account of pub- lic land service, Now, a8 to duplicate payments, the Tribune correspond- ont a-ain nsserts that they were made and that the records of the treasury department will show that they wore made,” ‘The correspondent then goes on to itemize the accounts of deputy survoyors in Cali- fornia which have been paid twice and the duplicate largely in excess of former claims, He cives dates and particulars with great care, and adds: “The attempt of the comp- troller to sweep away by a_quasi denial the statements made by the Tribune, have not been successful, On the contrary 1t is known that the matter is the subject of oflicial cor- respondence between the head of the in- terior department and the head of the treas- ury department, and there are the best of reasons for asserting that the action of the comptroller is undergoing a critical exami- nation in the latter department. For reasons which seam suflicient to the officials con cerned the inquiry is conducted with great secresy and the utmost circumspection, but there is no doubt that all the essential facts will become publie in due time,” British Grain T LoxDpoN, August 22.—~The Mark Lane Ex- press, 1n its review of the British grain trade during the past week, says: The rainfall has checked the threshing and delivery of wheat, and consequently has arrested the downfall course of prices, aithough values in London and some proyincial markets have contined in favor of buyers, Estimates based on the government statement as to the acreage of crops for 1887 place the net yield of wheat at about 5,250,000 quarters, after deducting 600,- 000 quarters for seed. Sales of English wheat during the week were 21, st 48050 quarters * during the corresponding week last yi The foreign wheat trade is devoid of featu Russian and American samples are compe ing at lowest rates. Two carzoes of wheat arrived. ‘T'wo carzoes were sold, two were withdrawn and two await orde There is only a drageinz sale of flour. Corn is firm. ys are quiet. To-day, with a return of shine, the market was weaker, shwheats were in smail supply, alues were lower, — - Gone to Arrrest the Two Utes, MekkeR, Colo, (viaGlenwood Springs), August |Special Telegram to the Bek.| —Sheriff Kendall left this wmorning to arrest the Utes nwined “Big Frank” aud *“‘Salto.” He had seventy-five weil-aried men with him and three days’ rations. ‘The Indians are located twenty-five miles up the White river in a dense timber on high ground and are strongly tortiiied, The number is esti mated at from 125 to 250 and it will ta times their number to dislodge them. ws trom Kendall is expected to-morrow. It is thouzht that a battle is inevitable and ke result is anxiously awaited. = e A Nebraska Excursion to ¢ S1. JoE, Mo., Auzust 22.—(Special gram to the Dekj.—An excursion party of 200 people residents of Nel- son, Nuckolls county, Nebraska, arrived in St. Joe to-day over the new Chi- eago, Kansas & Nebraska railway (Roek Island). Nelson is the present terminus of the Rock Island’s northwest line. The pnrtf' was received by the board of trade and wifl return home to-morrow. Its object 1s simply to become better acquainted with the city and its people. Must Produce the Books, NEW YORK, August 22--The hearing be- tore Judge Bookstaver, in the court of com- mon pleas to-day, in the fves Co., assign- ment, reseltea in the direction from the court that Ives & Co. must appear before the sferee and disclose the whercabouts of the Dividend 3 iK, Augus ‘The Pacific Steamship company’s exccutive committee decided to-day to resume payment of divi- ends. The T cdnesday and dvn:;lxlld«;wnlul: divic 1per cent, It mg decided Inexpedient: 1o reduce the captal THE SEQUEL TO A SUICIDE. Mitchell Vance & Co. of New York arq Seriously Embarrassed. WHAT TREASURER SMITH SAYS, He Admits the Company Paid Ouaf Large Sums of Money on Wilcox's Account But Will Not Explain Matters More Fully. A Tragedy Recalled. NEw YORrk, August 22.—[Special Tele« gram to the Bre.|—Dennis C. Wilcox, af that time president of the firm of Mitchell, Vance & Co., manufacturers of gas fixturesy at 036 Broadway, after & year of ill health, due to immense losses in stock, grain an other speculatious, shot himself to death i his luxnrious home early on the morning of April 13, 1886, He was Lifty-seven years olds He had begun life as a manufacturer of bronze goods in a small way in Meriden, where he was born, and had developed greal ability for conducting business of that sort Without,leaving his interests in bronze goods . he went into the manufacture of plated warg and became secretary of the Meriden Brittania company, and eventually was interested in about a dozen different manufacture ing concerns, all of which proved verp profitable. In 1871 he came to New York as the representative of the Brittania company. He lost heavily on James R. Keene's big wheat deal. ‘Then he went into stocks and the panic that followed the fail- ure of Grant & Ward cripoled him badly. His losses preyed upon him. He could not sleep at nizht. Finally after passing an en- tire night of efulness, he went to the billiar m of his home, cast himself upon asofa with & small sceven-shooter re- volver sent a bullet througn his brain, Al- though it was said, at the time, that none ot the manufacturing companies 1in_which he was interested had been affected by his operations, it now appears tha Mitchell, Vance & Co., with a credit ratin, at commercial agencies of 1,000,000 and more, and a capital ot $1,200,000 was com- pelled immediately after his snicide to raise alarge sum of money, and that business sineo has not been profitable enough to make up this amount. It was reported Sat- urday that the stockholders had been callea together, and had decided to apply ta have a receiver apointed. Oun this point Mr, Edgar M. Smith, treasurer and manager of the' company declined to speak yesterday, and of the cause of the company's difticul« ties he woula only say, **We had a large sum to raise in cash immediately following Mr. Wilcox's death. It was a héavy drain on the funds of the trm.” “It1s intimated then that he company’s name to raise money “No, not at all. I donot wish to make any exrlmmlinn of matters. It is not neces< sary. It is enough to say that we had to pay out:large sums on his account.” 5 “|\\'l\a’ that all the trouble that the company ad?” used the prices have ruled very low, for one thing, and labor troubles have hurt us. A great deal of business has not been as profit- able as 1t should have been to meet our losses.” Il a recelver be appointed?'! “I do not know; that has not been deter- mined.” 0 vou.think the assets of the company od the lindilities?” es, the company has stood at the head of those enaaged in making gas fixtures, Its capital is $1,200,000 A Woman Arrested For Murder, GAnrDNER, 111, August 22, —Miss Sarah H. Dodge was arrested to-night on the charge of being the murderess of Babeock, of Chicago, who died yesterday from a mysterious pistol shot received at Gardner, Miss Dodge Is thirty= five years of age and lives with her mother on a farm. Babeock frequently visited them, and seems to have paid marked attention to tha dauchter recently. There is a rumor that Babcock borromed considerable monoy from one or both of the women. The possession of Miss Dodge and her mother are estimated at $15.000. ' Nothing of consequence was brought out in_ the preliminany examination of Miss Dodge. Practically nothing has bred been made public concerning her connection the iv. ‘excopt that. she mot Babcock at thedepot'when he arrived from Chicago and is believed to have conveyed him in a buggy to Gardner atter he was wounded. e Took Chlorofor KEOKUK, la., August gra to the Ber.] —Last Sunday night about 9 o'elock Charles B. Foster secured a room at the Allison house and retired. There was nothing strange in his actlons but he did not arise this morning. At the dinner hour he hed not yet come down and an investigation was made which reyealed the fact that he was dead. A chloroform bottle was found by his bed and a towel was grasped in his hand which had evidently been saturated with the fluid. ‘Those who know him think it_ was not suicide but an accident as he is known to have used the drug on several oc= casions. He leaves a wife and six sinalb children. He was a good musician and had been training with Ieath & Meclntyre’ minstrel’s. Will Exchange For New Bonds, Bostox, August 2:.—The news bureaw saysa majority of the wisconsin Centradl second mortzage bondholders have agreed toy exchange for securities of the new corporad tion. Enough of the new first mortzazel bonds have been sold at par to ussure the combletion of the contemplated improve~ ments, The new reorganization was for th purpose of securing bonds that could be sol fos improvements, which, under theold plang could be made only ont of the net m\nx‘nu& The oflicers of the company say they now see their way clear to pay b per eent on v.hi n and Disd, pocial Tele- new income bonds, while it was impossibl :n |rty on the old 7 per cent second mortgag honds. Figin Dairy Market. ErGiN, [, August 22— With lower pricest clsewhere and numerous showers buttes jumped 2 cents to-day. but was held steady ad w decline, with sellers disposed to hold thei| voods. Only 8,000 pounds were sold. On sale was at 26 cents, the remainder at 28 conts. ki The Vis pply. H CnicAGo, August 22.—~The visible supply of grain for the weok ending August 20, as compiled by the secretary of the Chicaga board of trade, is as follows: Wheat Corn Oats B30 s ne Barley. 2 2l =] Horses and Hay Burned, HasTINGS, Minn., August wo laige barns of Willlam Mies and Son were struck by lightning last night and burned to the round. 'l‘wumi/ Norinan horses perished N the flames and saventy tons of hay were burned. I'ne loss is §50,000, b e Wentfier Lndioations. For Nebraska: Generally falr weather, northerly winds, shifting to easterly, shghtly warmer in northern portion, stationary teme terature in southern portion, For lowa: kair weather, northerly windsg becoming variable, cooler in southeast pore tlon. slightly waruier in northwest portion, For Dakow: Generally fair weathory variable winds, slizht rise in temperature, - A Short Cashier, CuArigsTon, 8. C, August 22.-C, E. Bartlett, cashier of the Sumter National bank at Sumter, disappearcd this morning and It was subsequently ascertained that ha had absconded with about ¥20,006, Tha bank has suspénded temporarily, but can stan the loss.