Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 13, 1888, Page 1

SEVENTEENTH YEAR. 1T BROKE 0N THE NINTIH DAY Democrats Down the Republicans On the House Deadlock. KING CAUCUS WON THE FIGHT. Nebraska City Wants Another Bridge Niobrara Land Office Removed eill — The Pacific Refanding Bill, The Northern Men Surrendered. WasmxaTox Buneau mie OMana Bre, 513 FOURTRENTH STRERT, Wasnisaros. D, C.. April 12, A regular old time rebel yell followed the break of the deadlock in the house of repre- sentatives this afternoon, and much to the surprise of everybody the northern delegates, “those allies of the confederacy,” that Sen- ator Ingalls recently alluded to, to-day joined Justily in the din. “‘Surrendered to the brigadiers,” *“The confederacy is again in the saddle,” “The brigadiers are now on top,” “The southern democracy in congress once more rules the northern dough face,” and kin- dred expressions were heard on the republican side when Speaker Carlisle declared the house adjourned. It was indeed a complete surrender of the northern democrats to to their confer erate allics of the only question for whi they have during the session fought in- dividually in the interest of thewr con- stituents, and if the constituents of these men can be reconciled to this it will be strange. The republicans believe that there will be many representa. tives of the northern demccratic districts who will be called to account atthe approach- ing elections and asked to retire to private life, where they will have time for contrit- tion. The only democrat who had the courage to vote as his constituency desired was Mr. Sowden of Pennsylvania, and he did it in the face of threats of direful vengeance from not only the unreconstructed members, but northern democrats who flocked around him and did their best to drive him into linc under the party lash. It was a gala occasion for the brigadiers. They are in high spiriis to-night. The fixing of December 6 for consideration of the direct tax bill by the caucus last night is not con- sidered obligatory, and does not indicate definifely that the measure will come up in this congress. If the confederates really in- tended o give the bill a fair chance they would have permitted it to come to a vote during the deadloc AN ECHO FROM TIE DEMOCKATIC CAMP, One of the echoes from the demoralized democeratic camp since the deadlock was broken—and it comes from a most authentic source—1s that the fillibustering movement originated in the demand made by the admin- istration that a record on the bill should not be made until after the presidential clection. peaker Carlisle was entrusted with the direction of the matter. Oates was chosen from necessity by him to lead the op- position. It had to be some one from the south, The original amendment was that fl‘illhunlcring should be resorted to only long enough to force the bill past the two days allowed for consideration, and then it would be forced on the calendar as unfinished busi- ness, when it could be antagonized by appro- priation bills whenever it should come up, and in this way forced over to the next sc: sion. In the canvass for support an une pected current of opposition was stirred up where support w pxpected, and that side commenced a canvas i opposition to the filli- busterers, and between the contending forces on that side the leaders lost their heads. The radical rulngs of the speaker gave such wide opportunities for dilatory motions that the movoment heyoud their con- trol and much blood was engen- dered, and it could mot be stopped except by a complete surrender to the bustering compromise. What was agr in the caucus amounts to nothi the only salve thrown to the northern and means a complete surrender. ANGTHER BRIDGE FOR N SKA CITY, A bill introdu » senate to-da; by Mr. P’addock, authorizing the constry tion of a wagon and fo . across the Missouri river o ) y that muuicipal corporatiol. \arged for vehicles und foot pussen s to bo approved by th etury of war, who will also pass upon a specifications of the bridge. 1f the structu shall be made with unbroken and continuou: spans it shall have three or mor channel spans, and shall not be of loss elevation in any case than fifty feet above the extreme high water mark, nor shall the space be less than three hundred feet in length, und the piers shall be parallel with the current of the river, and the main span shall be over the main chanuel of the river and not less than three hundred fect in length. By acts of congress in 1874 and 1876, railroad and wagon bridges were nuthorized to be constructed across the river at Nebraska City, but it is understood that the charters were assigned to the Chicago, Burlington & Quiney railroad company, und it is intended that this shall be made to and cpt by the corporation of Nebraska City REMOVAL OF THE NIOBRAKA LAND CFPICE, The president hus issued an order, at the uest of otury Vilas, removing the land ofice from Niobrara to O'Niell, Creighton was also u candidate for the ofiice but with drew in favor of O'Niell. Of course there is 10 politics in this removal, as Secretary Vilas would not let politics enter into a matter of this kind. Put Toley, who voted for Cleve Jand in the Chicago " convention, convineed Secretary Vilas that Niobrara was a mud hole, and a very unhealthy place for the land ofico to live; that men had malaria_and colds when they went to Niobrara on busi- ness. Mr, Tohey being well known to the citizens of North Nebraska as a humantarian would not misrepresent the f; 1t 15 con ceded by all now that since t tirement of Lamar, the interior department is boing worked for all it is worth, politically. THE PACIFIC REFUNDING BILL. Chairman Outhwaite, of the committee on Pacific railroads, said to-day that he intends 10 urge the house to grant an opportunity to complete consideration of the Pacitic railroad refunding bill, and that a final vote will likely be secured in a week or two, The friends of the bill are anxious to have it dis- posed of, It is generally conceded that the discussion of the tariff bill will comeup with- out interruption on next Tuesday, und will occupy the floor five days in each week until the latter part of uext month, Opportunity may bo given for consideration of a few measures of general interest during this time besides the appropristion bills, Ar- rangements are being made to attempt to pass the river and harbor bill under a sus- pension of the rules on next Monday. INCKEASE OF THE BANK CIRCULATION, Chairman Wilkins, of the committee on banking and curvency, says thut he has lost all hopes of finishing the consideration of his bill to increase natiopal bank eirculation to the par value of bonds deposited, which measure is now unfinished business on the house calendar, The greenbackers and in- flationists generally have threatened to filli- buster agalnst this bill if itis called up again, and rather than consume valuable time and be compelled to abandon it, Mr. Wilkins pre fers to let it die on the calendar in its presen position, ¥GR THE COU Tho Tollowin; bad wing CIL DLUFFS DUILDING. bids were opened by the supervising architect of the treasury to-day for supplying the standard and special furni- ture for the postoftice building at Counceil Bluffs, Ta.: Otto Duke & Co., Baltimore, 6,847 Hersee & Co., Buffulo, §7,602; Robert Mitehell Furmture ' company, = Cincinnati, ,010; John Moore & Co, Syracuse, $,871; Copan Brothers Furnitnre company, Toledo, $6,570; ‘Thomas Kays'& Co., Chicago, 85,141} Fage & Silsbee Manufacturing company, East Sagingw, $5,785, ‘and the Phoenix Fur Riture compar'y, Grand Rujads, §,851, PERSONAL. N. W, Wells, of Scluyler, New.,, who has been liere several days, leaves for his hom to-morrow v rk. x-Representative John A lowa i in the city. Kasson of Perny S, Hearn, Army Orders, WasmNGToN, April 12.—(Special Telegram to the Bege.]—Private William Parker, Troop K, Ninth cavairy, now with his troop at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, is transferred to the Tenth cavalry, and will be sent to the head- quart; of that regiment at Santa Fe, New Mexico, for assignment to a troop by the reg- imental commander. The entire cost—trans. portation and subsistence—attending this transfer will be charged against the soldier on the next muster and pay roll of the troop to which he may be assigned. Captain David A, Lyle, ordinance depart- ment, is ordered from Boston to the Water- town arsenal on temporary service. Colonel Daniel McClure, assistant pay- master general, is relieved from duty in the Diyision of the Atlantic and ordered to await orders at his home. Colonel Rodne, ter g ral, is ordered to duty master in the Division of the Al War Private William H. Martin, company I, Eighteenth infant now_with his com: pony at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., is trans- ferred to the hospital corps as a private. He 1be sent to Camp Sheridan, Wyoming territory, and upon the receipt of this order at_that post the commanding officer will order him to report to the post surgeon for duty at the hospital. The superintendent of the recruiting ser- vice will cause twenty recruits to be prepared and forwarded to such point or points in the Department of the Platte as the command- ing general of the department shall desig- nate, for assignment to the Twenty-first in- fantry. The recruits will be distributed as equitably as practicable among the companies of the regiment. The superintendent of the recruiting service will cause forty recruits to be prepared and forwarded, under proper charge, to such point or points in the Depart- ment of the Columbia as the commanding general of the department shall designate for assignment to the Fourth in- fantry. The recruits will be distribu ted s equitably as practicable among the companies of the regiment, Also thirty re- cruits to be prepared and forwarded, uuder proper charge, to such point or points in the tment of the Missouri as the command- ing general of the department shall design, and for nssignment to the Tenth infantry. ' discharge of First Sergeant Jacob C. ck, Company F., Eighteenth Iowa ¢ volunteers, May 20, 1865, is amended to take effect May 6, 1564, He is mustered into service as first licutenant of the same company and regiment, % date May 7, 1564, mustered out and honorably discharged as first licutenant M. nd he is mus- tered for po ng the veriod ced between the aforesaid dates, Private Lemuel S. Smith, Company H., Seventh infantry, now at Camp Pilot Butte, Wyoming territory, is transferred to the ital corps as a private. te IRobert 1. Turnbull, Company H., Seventeenth infantry, now with his company, having enlisted while a minor without the consent of his parents or guardian, will be discharged from the service of the United ates on receipt of this order by the com- manding officer of his station. The commanding general, Department of Dakota, will grant furlough for four months to Commissary Sergeant Henry Amos- bury, now on duty at Fort Missoula, Mon- tan territory. ‘What Will the House Do. WasHINGTON, April 12.—There was a_good deal of speculation among members of the house after adjournment to-day as to the probable course of business in the immediate future, and not a few members were con- gratulating themselves upon the np land indemnity bill. which was_the special order for to-day, \ sent back t0 its remoto place on th . A stroug opposition had been worked up against this particular measure, and it was fearcd insist- ance upon its consideration wovld result in a repetition of the events of tho past week. 1t was broadly hinted that the obstructive. tac- y agninst the direet tax bill, Iy it a Jarge part directed against vamp land bill. As it 1s, the special made by the house on recommendation committee on rules, covering the pres- ent and last week, have all been swept mith, assistant paymos- Vebraska and lowa Pensions, recial Tel to the Bee.]—The following pensions w granted to Nebraskans today; Original invalid—William . Parker, Indianola; tephen Deiteh, Malcom; Josiah H. Harp, Belvidere; August Priestorff, Scott. In- crease—William 1. Bennett, Omaha, Mex- ican survivors—Henry Buck, Decatur; William Rapp, Omaha nsions for fowans: O invalid orge W. Downing, What Cheer; Julius C. v, Macedonia; William Bell, Tabor; William'Doty, Volga: Andrew Detuck, Leon: i Corydon’ al Macksbur isen, I way, Mexican survivors—Jac rekil, dment, The inter Murch entered ization of Favor the A WasiiNGTON, Apri commer mission durin upon a somewhat extens the matter of under billing, As a result the commission announces thut it concurs with the various bourds of trade and commercial bodies from the larger cities of the country which have requested an amendment of the law, by imposing a small penalty upon ship- pers who, by faise billing, false classification, se weighing or false report of weight, or by other devices, knowingly and wilfully ob- tain transportation for their property at less thun regular rates. Says Blaine Is Not Sick. WASHINGTON, April v G. W. Pope, of this city, who was Blainc's physician when le was in Washington, said to a re- porter to-night that the rumors that Blaine hud kidney s and diabetes were un- founded. e doctor thought that probably i from nervous debility, by o slight attack of dyspepsiu by overwork and failure and to take suficient exe 8 Confirmations. WasrINGTON, April 12.—The senate to-day confirmed the followmg: J. L. Logan, of New York, to be associate justice of the su- preme court of Idaho; en, Indian ugent, for the and Foxes in fowa; J. H Woodworth, re of the land ofce, at Menasha, Wis ; J, H. Andrick, postmaster, at McGregor, T, Paid Dollar for Dollar. WASHINGTON, A| The comptroller of the currency red a first and final dividend of 100 por cent and interest in full, payable on and after the 10th inst. in favor of the creditors of the Metropolitan National bank of Cincinnati on claims arounting to §327,040, Postal Changes. WasniNgroy, April 12.—[Special Telegram to the Bee.]-John De Marsh was to-day appointed postmaster at Walden, Keokulk county, la., vice Jumes Davis, resigned, - Kentucky Benders. Loussvitik, April 12.—Mary Smith, who las kept house for two farmers named Hill, near Jawestown, fled to a neighbor's yester- day for Ler life. ‘Three weeks ago they had killed two peddlers, forcing her to hold them. By threats of death they had kept her sil Now they were talking of killing her. 70 hogs were found eating human remains near Hill's farm, and the remains of the peddiers were later discovered in o cave. ‘The Hills have-been lodged in fail, ) e Will Vote on Erohibition. Arvaxy, N, ¥, April 12.--A resolution providiug for submission tothe people of a probibition amendment was adipted in the assembly to-day. The republicans voted for #ad the democrats against it OMAHA, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 13, 1888, IBER 300, HE FLED FROM HIS RECORD. J. C. Stowe, of Plattemouth, Sui- cides to Escape Exposure. A BULLET THROUGH HIS HEART. Meeting of the Republican Central Committee of the First Congres- sional District—The Consolida- tion Case—Safe Crackers. A Plain Case of Suictd Prarrsvourn, Neb,, April 11.—(Special to the Bee.]—The body of a dead man was found in O. H. Ballows unfinished resi- dence this morning at about 7 o'clock. The body was discovered by the men who are en- gaged in tho construction of the building and was found to be that of a man named J. C. Stowe. The dead man was lying in a pile of shavings, with his face downward. He was shot through the heart. Foul play was suspected at first, but later developments have proven it to be suicide. Mr. Stowe has been living in this city since last summer and has been in the employ of a nursery company of Lake City, Minn., and has always been re- garded as perfectly honest. He was working on_commission and had sent in fraudulent orders on which he had drawn his commis- sion. An ugent of the company arrived in town yesterday and inquiry at once confirmed his suspicions that Mr. Stowe had been do- frauding the company. Mr. Stowe heard of the agent’s arrival and being ashamed to face the detective left his home at about 6 o'clock in_the morning determined to kill himself. He will be buried to-morrow under the direction of the I O. O. K., of which lodge he was a member Republicans in Conventfon. LiNcoLy, Neb., April 12.—[Special Tele- gram to the Ber.|—The republican central committee of the First congressional district met atthe Camtal hotel at 4 p. m. to-day. There were present Sid G. Courtney, chair- man; W. F. Gurley, of Douglas; H. T. Clarke, of Sarpy; Orlando Tefft, of Cass; H. H. Shedd, of Saunders; Phillip Paine, of Lancaster; L. W. Colby, of Gage; H. H. Bartling, of Otoe; Jarvis S. Church, of Nemaha R. Willhite, of Richardson, and 0. A. Corbin, of Johnson, Pawnee county alone not being represented, Mr. Tefit of Cass moved that there be two conventions, one to elect delegates to the national couvention, and one to nominate a congressman, and the motion was carried unanimously. Colby of Gage, moved that the first conven- tion be held at Ashland and the second one at Lincoln. Mr. Tefft offered an amendment that the last convention be held at Platts- mouth. The vote on the ameudment was 6 for Plattsmouth and 5 for Lincoln, but be- fore the vote was announced Clarke of Sarp) changed his vote from Plattsmouth to Li coln, leaving it a tie, the chairman then cast- ing the deciding vote in favor of Lincoln. On motion of Gurley, of Douglas, the con- vention to select delegates to Chicago was fixed for May 10 at 8 p. m., at Ashland, and on motion of Bartling of Otoe, an executive committee of four with the chairman was in- structed to fix the date of the latter onvention as they might deem best. A vote was taken on ving this convention on September 20, but it was lost. The chairman announced as the execu- tive committee, Gurley of Douglas, Willhite of Richardson, Shedd of Saunders, and Clarke of Sarp, 1t decided to appoint the dell both conventions on the vote cast for Sumuel Maxwell for supreme judge, giving cach county the same representation as in the state convention. This makes the different countics entitled to representation as fol- lows: C ] 87y Gage, 19 Johnson, : Nemaha, 9; Otoe, Pawnec rdson, 127 Sarpy, wunders, 12; total votes in conveution, 16 Safe Crackers at Rebron. Hepnox, Neb., April 12.—|Special Tele- gram to the Bre.]—The safe in the Rock Island depot was burglarized mght before last, and the contents, something over $100, aken. The outer door of the safe was drilled and filled with powder and blown off. The inner chest was opened without dam- aging it. Two parties were arrested at Hardy, in Nuckolls county, yesterdey and nd placed i our jail. The prelimin, ving will take pla Circumstances pomt very strongly being the guilty parties” When they were searched money was found in parts of their clothing. The agentat the depot iden- tified some of the money as thatin b the night before tht burglary. s made under some fences near Hardy, where the two partics were seen before they were arrested, and a fine kit of burglar tools found, together with some money in a mit- ten which the agent here identified as one lost by him, The A. & N. Consolidation Case, LaxcoLy, Neb,, April —[Special Tele- gram to the B ~The case of the attorney general against the Atchison & Nebraska railroad, in which the supreme court is asked to declare the franchise of the Atchison & Nebraska forfeited to the state and the road placed in the hands of a commission ap- pointed by the court as required by law, came up for hearing to-day. The grounds on which the case was brought are that the road has been consolidated with the Chicago, Burling- ton & Quincy road; that prior to its consoli- dation it was a competing line and that the consolidation was against the express lan- guage of the constitution, The hearing has bec ited with much more than ordinary interest, and a crowded court room listened to the arguments to-day, The hearing was on a demurrer «d_ by the attorne of the Chicago, Burlington & Quinc they claiming that there was a ' defect in parties defendant and no cause for action, The argument was opened by T. M. Mar- quette who spoke for an hour, and was fol- lowed by Mr. C. G, Dawes, who had been associated with Attorney General Leese in the c Judge Woolworth then spoke for an hour on behalf of the mortgage trustees, and the attorney general closed the argu- ment. A number of attorneys from different points in the state were in aftendance for the purpose of hearing the arguments that were of much interest. A number of those pres- entspoke in very flattering terms of the argument made by Mr. Dawes, and the deo- cision in the case will be watched for with wore than ordinary intercst. Franklin Items, FraxgLiy, Neb, April 10.—[Correspond- ence of the Bee.]—Franklin has a rousing republican club of more than fifty members who are discussing the great national ques tion with enthusiastic zeal, The spring term of the academy here opened last Tuesday with great promise Vigorous work is being done to hasten the ion of a fine new building for the school. A new principal of very superior ability will soon take charge of the school. Several hundred dollars’ worth of new hooks have been added to the library, including an edition of the Encyclopadia Brittanica, ———— The Assault Case Continued, Maorip, Neb., April 12.—[Special Tele- gram to the Bee.]—In the case of Frink vs McKinzie, brought before Justice Beltzer, of Venango, to-day, & continuance was granted upon request of the plaintiff until May 12. An Engine Burned Out. Wanoo, Neb,, April 12.—[Special Telegram te the Bee. | -Engine No. 156 on train No. 34 on the B. & M, branch rusning from Schuy. leg 3 *shland burped out to-day @t Itha and an engine had to bo gent for to Lincoln to pull the train and burned-out engine to Plattsmouth. This is another of the many accidents caused by the Burlington's incom- petent engineers. A Peculiar Accident. Manrin, Neb,, April ~[Special Tele- gram to the Ber.J—A peculiar accident oc- curred this morning. Two rties were shooting a 82-caliber revolver in a vertical di- rection and one of the bullets fell into a black- smith shop 200 yaras distant, passing through an inch board, and striking a man in the breast, makiog a very ugly wound. ———— CONKLING IMPROVING. But His Physicians Will Not Promise Ultimate Recovery. Nrw Youk, April 12.—News from Conk- ling's sick chamber this morning is of the most cheering character, and there is every reason to believe that the crisis is passed. Conkling spent one of the best nights since his illuess. The periodical attacks of de- lirium did not manifest themselves at all dur- ing the night. The patient slept off and on, and there were fow, if any, symptoms of pain exhibited during his sleép. About 3 this morning he awoke and was given a drink, when he dozed off soon again, and up to 8:30 was sleeping soundly. Dr. Barker called on Conkling at 10 o'clock this morning and found no change to speak of, put what little change there was, was for the better, Dr. Barker said to a_reporter to-day that the chances for Conkling's recovery were one in ten. Dr. Anderson_came out of the sick room at 1:20, He said Conkling was sleeping quietly and hiad been the whole morning Dr. Barker at 4:10 said: Conkling, it anything, is a trifle better, but there is no particular gain. Ho has taken plenty of nourishment during the day. He rested pretty casily all day and when he went to slecp enjoyed healthful and pleasant repose. An attendant in the Hoffman house told the reporters ancsthotics were being given the patient. Dr. Barker said, when spoken to on the subject: “That is one of the things on which T doriot care to speak. 1f we tell the public ancsthetics are being applied they will consider the situation more_scrious than it really is. Tam giving you all the information 1 consider advisable.” Drs. Barker and Sands called at 0 p. m. and remained in consultation until nearly 10, when they teft. Dr. Barker told a_reporter Conkling was in good condition and had taken considerable nourishment. He was also ra- tional. Many telegrams and many notes of sym- pathy were received from diffcrent_parts of the country by Mr. Conkling’s family to-day. Among them were resolutions adopted by the republican congressional convention of the Fifth Illinois district g TEN| Y DETERMINED. A Chicago Man Says the Smith-Lowry Combination Owes Him $125,000. CicaGo, A pril 12.—|Special Telegram to the Bee.|—Daniel K. Tenny, the Chicago attorney, desires to know who is going to pay him $125,000. That amount is due him from Loyal Smith, Haiman Lowry or Louis Cole, but he don't know which. Itall came about in this manner: Smith was a dry goods merchant out in Omaha. He valued his store at £150,000. That was merely his valuation, the chargessay. One afternoon Haiman Lowry, a speenlator from Chicago, spied “Smith, dry goods emporium.” A bargain of sale was entered into, Lowry paid Smith 30,000 in cash and gave him a note for the balance., *This cstablishment owes but $180,” was the owner’s alle mark as he received the thirty thousand and bade the new proprietor adien. Next day Mr. Lowry had a visitor. It was thesheriff bearing confessions of judg- ment against the firm amounting to §118,300. Mr. Smith had gone to Manitoba, and us the best way out of the dificulty, Lowry sold out to Louis Cole, got £160,000 and departed happy. Before the federal court g Cole possession of the store the goods had been sold and Mr. Smith 1 come to Chicago. There he dropped a little remark. 1t is al- leged to have been: **All those sal were bogus. They were not bona fide at all and we executed merely to defraud the creditors. And now the decision of the federal court malkes the deal all solid." This remark came to Trustee Tenney cars and he enjoined the disposal of the funds of sale. He says in deep tones tha somebody has lied, He is determined fo find out who it i says he will have £125,000— $115,000 with interes! —_—— Strike of Brewe Ci1cAGo, April 12.—Al1 union malste brewers in Chicago weut on a strike this morning. Such a move has been im- minent for some time, and had its origi circular issucd by the brewery pr which, in substance, announced their deter- mination to refuse recognition of any brewers' or malsters’ unions. The first clash between the employers and men resulting from the circular came about a week ago. Foreman Mueller, of Ernst Bros.’ brewer; gave employment t a non-union man numed Blackman, Blackman's presence in the brewery excited the anger of sixteen fellow “employes, all of _ whom be- long to the DBrewers' and Malsters’ union, and Blackman's immediate dismissal was asked for. Mueller refused, and told the men if they did not like it they could leave, which they did. Later they applied ‘nt, and Mueller agreed to cept one whom he considered to be the ringleader. This proved anew ievance to the men, and ¢ refused to pt the proposition. Seerctary Young called a meeting which was attended by some nine hundred men, at which it was decided to stand y k Bros.” men at all that the union was This morning 300 malsters and brew work, stopping every brewery in the cit rnst Bros., and throwing out of ployment probably 1,500 to 2,000 men. I Bros. establishment is working because the proprietors secured a force of nou-union men some days ago, MiLwAUKEE, April 12.—Captain Pabst, president of the Best Brewing company, v interviewed this merning concerning the Chi- cago strike, and said the employing brewers intend to free themselves from the dictation of the brewers' upion. The strike wiil not succeed, as the Chicago brewers can casily get all the men they want at the terms which they offer. The trouble does not affect Mil- waukee in any way. L e Mrs. Diss DeBar Arraigned. W Youg, April 12.—Madame Diss DeBar and party were arraigned in the Tombs to day. Lawyer Howe suid he appeared for the prosecution in the interest of public mor- ality, and also ta protect that heretofore good citizen, L. . Marsh, from the delusion under which he is now held by this adven- :ss and swindler. The prisoner's attor- being ill, the case was continued until Wednesday next, bail being fixed at 5,000 cach for the “Madsme" and *Gene and $2,000 each for the Lawrences. lu default of bail they were locked up. Inspector Byrnes says Mrs. Diss DeBar has in her possession letters from wmany prominent business and society men, in which she is termed ‘‘Angel Annie,’” and similar terms. The letters if published, bhe said, would create a lively sensation, take all bacl °rs quit e - A Hanging Postponed. Kansas Crry, April 12.—|Special Telegram 10 the BEr.]—A syperseadeas was received to-day by Johm ¥, Waters, who bas been working for commutation of sentence and stay of proceedings ever since the decision of Judge White sentenced Jeff Stevens to hang April 30 for the murder of John Kelley last June. It was thought that the supreme court would not issue it ws the eviden agaiust Stevens was overwhelming. Judge White and other prominent:citizens have been working for a elay, believing - Stévens i of unsound wind, MENACED WITH MONARCHY. Barly Dissolution Imminent of the French Parliament. BOULANGISTS WILL BE RETURNED A French Comment On Our Conduct in the Dificulty With Morrocco— Condition of the German Court Crisis. Boulanger the French Idol. Loxpox, April 12.—[Special Cablegram to the Bre.]—The dissolution of the French parliament, as demanded by Boulanger in his manifesto to the electors of the department, of Nord, is now conceded upon all sides to bo inevitable, but the assumption of the alarm- ists that the popular verdict is in favor of that movement will inevitably lead to the overthrow of the republic and the resuscita- tion of the form of government which pre- ceded it, is not by any means well founded. If, during the crisis which will unquestion- ably follow dissolution, Boulanger shall re- tain his hold upon the popular favor—and there is no apparent reason why he should not—he can not consistantly with any pledges that he has given or demand which he has made accept any- thing more than reinstatement as minister of war, or at the most, in the event of the triumph of his followers at the polls, an clection to the presidency. A great many prominent Frenchmen believe Bou- langerto be a sincere republican, and this conviction is rapidly ganing strength. If called to the chair of the presidency he would unhesitatingly accept the honor, but that he would strive for further exaltation, in the faceof his frequent patriotic asseverations and the growing certamnty that the monarch- ists would make a catspaw of him if they could, fewer persons believe than are gener- ally supposed to entertain the idea. It is not Boulanger who menaces the peace or threatens to change the form of govern- ment in France. but disappointed and disered- ited politicians, who strive however hard they may against the thought, they had their day and abused their opportunities Promment among lis class of men is Jules Ferry. With the remembrance of the Ton- quin expedition fresh in the mind of every Frenchman, M. Ferry can hope for political resurrection at the hands of no party. He is too able to drop entirely out of sight, and too narrow minded to permit a new man to as- sume the reins of power without making an effort to hamper his progress. But, like many others who arc now bidding for popu- lar support to enable them to “save France," he is marked as a man who can do the coun- try more good as an agitator than a leader, and infinitely less harm out of power than in it. ——— Matin Says We Beat a Retreat. [Copyright 1538 by James Gordon Bennett.] Panus, April 12.—[New York Herald Cable —Special to the Bee.)-—The European edi- tion of the the Herald this morning translates from Matin the following editorial: ‘‘Mo- rogeo is attracting more and more attention from the great powers, each one in turn seek- ing to gatn a footing in that country. It is this antagonism which will save the empire of Morocco from partial dismemberment, for every government, cspecially that of Spain, is following with a jealous eye the actions of its rivals. This may explain the sudden change of attitude just adopted by the United States. The bombardment of Tangicrs by an Americun frigate sent there to support the demands of the consul, which was announced with 8o much noise, will not take place. The only punishment inflected on the government of Morocco by that of the United States will be the rupture of ofiicial relations. So prompt a retreat after the no threats so patiently endured by the sultan, gives rise to the supposition that the United States, hav. g carefully recousidered the conscquences of military action against Morocco, have de clined to face the expense and loss of life it would entail. One can’t blame them for this tardy return tomoderation, It'snone the less 1o be regretted its retreat is all to the bene- fit of a semi-barbarious state that is always ready to make the best use against foreign- ers of the slightest signs of weakness. Onthe part of the great powers it would have been better all round if the great American re- public had made less fuss of its grievances and had nsisted . with greater firmness on their redressal, for in the future local author- ities, emboldened by this partial success, will show themselves still more arrogant towards any European who may have to do with them.” The Herald adds this comment: ‘The above remarks published by Matin have our hearty approval. In dealings with semi-bar- barous potentates there should be only the shortest possible interval between the bark and the bite. Indeed it frequently proves advantageous to bite first and let the other side do the howling.” Boulanger's Ambitions. [Copyright 1858 by James Gordon Bennett.] Pauis, April 12.—|New York Herald Cable—Special to the Ber.]—Boulaneer, after beating about the bush and hiding his game for a long time, has at last shown his hand in an interview at a lunch at which Rochefort was present. He wasasked to-day by a Figaro reporter to what party he really belonged. Boulanger seemed much put out by the question, Catching up his knife he tossed it on the table and said: I am like this blade, which must go right or left.” Rochefort brol in at the point. *“Ina year,” said he, “the whole chamber will be Boulangists,” “Then,” said the interviewer, ‘the gen- eral's enemies are right in saying he aims at a dictatorship.” Here the general spoke up, “Who spea of a dictatorshi he exclaimed. “Was M Grevy a dictator! Is M. Carnot a dictatort It was not I who first thought of the presi- dentship of the republic at Clermont Fer- raud; all my hopes centered in my return to the ministry. Now it is true my friends hold out to me the prospect of the first mag- istrateship in the stats Will you call me ambitious if I say 1 have not been able to avoid looking at the prospect?” Boulanger added: “I have no liking for dragging my sword after me in the time of peace. If we had war every one knows I would take it up again. It is idiotic, though, to say Boulanger cest lalquerre. Why should I think of war when neither France or Germany wish it¢ Prepare to wage it—yes, declare it Never! You should entitle your article, ‘Houlanger Cest lagPaix’.” e The Battenburg Allianc BerLiy, April 12.—[Special Cablegram to the Bee.]—The Cologne Gazette states that Prince Bismarck's iuterview with the em. press on Tuesday and his audience with the emperor yesterday resulted in bringing the question of the marriage of Prince Alexan der and Princess Victoria to a standstill, ‘I'he erisis, 1 50 fax o8 it relates to the chan lor, is not likely to reach a more acute stage within the near future. Dispatches from Vienna affirm that the in terview between Prince Bismarck and the «czar in November last had reference to the proposed marriage of Prince Alexander and Princess Victoria, and that the chancellor at the time declared such a marriage should never take place, at least while his advice was accepted. Baron Roggenbach will cause a semi-ofl- cial statement to be issued at Karlruhe, de nying he has any personal pretentions to any official post, not even in the case of Chancel lor Bismarck’s retirement. The baron upon all occasions has strongly maintained the ne- cessity of keeping Priuce Bismarck at the head of affairs. —— A Rap at the Progressists, Berruty, April 12— [Special Cablegram to the Ber.]--The North Germany Gazette, re- fering to the attacks of the progressist news. papers upon Prince Bismarck for what they term his officious interference in the imperial family's affairs, says: ‘“‘Such msinuations make as little impression upon Emperor Frederick as similar criticisms from the same source did on his fathar. Prince Bismarck was appointed ceancellor of the empire by both that they might reccive his ree sponsible advice according to his knowledge and conscience. They never doubted that Prince Bismarck would watch over the in- terests of the imperial dynasty as attentively as over the interests of the country. This confidence is quite apart from the question whether or not the chancellor remams prime minister. It would have no existence if it were thought possible that the chancellor could belie his connections and act dishonor- ably towards the emperor in order to remain in office.” Danger in the Alliance. ST. PETERSBURG, April 12.—[Special Cable gram to the Bee, ]—The Journal de St. Peters- burg, referring to the proposed marriage of Prince Alexander, of Battenburg, and Prin- cess Victoria, says: “Facts cannot be effaced from the pages of history. Everyone knows the cause which alienated Prince Alexander from his august protector, and everyone re- members the late Emperor William’s con- demnation of Prince Alexander's action, which were not only ungrateful but compro- mising the peace of Europe. Who knows but that placing Alexander in a new high position might rekindle , thoughts of his return among the leaders of the Bulgarian revolution. and notwith- standing assurances to the contrary, defer the establishment of tranquility in the Balkans, and also of pacific relations be- tween the powers. The question 18, how to reconcile these possible consequences with Prince Bismarck’'s programme and Em- peror Frederick’s pacific views and friendly assertions. We are certain that German policy will know how to weigh the con- sequences aud prevent possible dangers to the relations between Russia and Germany and to general peace.’” The British Parliament. LoxDoy, April 12.—Goschen informed the commons this afternoon that holders of con- sols to the amount of £450,000,000 had al- ready given assent to conversion. Parnell moved the house adjourn debate in order that he could call its attention to the outrageous-—conduct of the authorities at Ennis Sunday - last, If Balfour wanted to have such powers as had been used on that occasion, let him come to parliamen for them. What had been done at E martial law and went beyond the powers conveyed by the coercion act Balfour replied, defending the action of the police and soldiers. The people were holding illegal mectings and made riotous demonstrations when the officers _appeared. The responsibility for what suffering hud arisen rested with the agitators who Lad incited their countrymen to illegal action, Morley recommended a public inquir When hie was the lrish seeretary if a d turbance arose in Ireland he did not stay in London to £0 to a banquet to tell his friends the Irish question was a g Joke, The motion to adjcurn w rjected Ritchie then moved the second reading of the county government bill. Merry Hampton'f Days ded. [ Copyright 1888 by James Gordon Bennett. | Loxpoy, April 12.—[New York Herald Cable—~Special to the Bee.]—Rumor has it that Mer: Hampton was drugged. Itis untrue. The Sporting Life this morning says; *“The proposed investigation into Merry Hampton will proceed no further than the Derby he He has broken down so that his carcer on the turf is ended. After pulling up last uight in this city the horse was walked gently and there, later on, examined by Professor Pritchard, when it was found a suspensory ligament in his nea had given out, and what is mor new of the off fore leg, which had hitherto been sound, was sprung.” - Gossip of French Politics, Panis, April 12.—[Special Cablegram to tie Bee.)—De Freycinet, minister of war, has rescinded the order enforced by General Herron and General Logerot against the playing of Boulangist airs in the army. General Boulanger has recommended to the electors of Bordog: Minister Foul ton, who urged Marshal MacMalon 1o be- come dictator as the stepping stone to monarchist regime. This is considercd a blunder on the part of Houlanger, Foulton being regarded with aversion throughout the country. He Shot For Attention, Pants, April 12.—A crank fired three shots from u revolver at the gates of the Elysee palace, the president’s residence, to Unon being arrested id he wanted not 1o attend to gr s of which he the vietim, The Kais>r Hag a Relapse, BerLiy, April 12.— worry over the recent crisis is snid to have had a bad effect on the emperor's health. A rumor that another swelling has appeared i the larynx is reported to-night —— Coal Shed Burned, Nowroy, Kan,, April |Special Tele gram to the Bee.]—A fire broke out in the B. & M. coal shed at 3 o'clock this morning. The building was entirely destroyed, and the contents are still burning. The fire scemed 10 have originated from spontaneous com bustion. No other damage was done, ul- though the large sheds und grain elevator of J. . Purrish & Co. were in_ considerable dunger, e An Accident Without Injury. Bravrorp, Pa, April 12--A passenger train on the Erie roud collided with u freizht train this afternoon. The 120 cars, of h the freight train was od, together with the two e vere i up ina shapeless mass. The engineers and firemen of both traius saved their lives by jumping. None of the passeugers sustained fatal in juries, Importing Italian Miners, Kaxsas City, Mo, April Special Tel egram to the Bee)—A band of [talians numbering forty-five, clad in corduroy suits with silk belts, were at the union depot this morning. W'heir destination is Trinidud ‘They were imported by the mine owners of Trinidad frow the ite wiues of Sicily THE FATHER GOES 0N A TEAR Fed By Its Head Waters, the Miae sissippl Takes a Rise. ST. PAUL'S POPULACE SWIMMING The River Along the Minnesota and Wisconsin Shores Doing Great Damage to Property — Its Tributaries Swollen. St. Paul Partly Submerged. ST. PAvL, Minn,, April 12 [Special Tele gram to the Bee.]—Within the past twenty: four hours, the Mississippi river at this point has risen to a great heighth, caused by the break-up in the Minnesota river. People on the flats in West St. Paul have been forced to move from their houses with such prope erty as they could save in boats, und already great losses have been incurred. The peopla who live in that part of the city are all fore clgners—Scandinavians, Bohemians, Ital funs, Germans, ote.—and they are very poor. Some of the houses are scarcely mo: than 6x8 feet in size, and of the most frail construction. At 8 o'clock many families were moving out, the water standing two oe three fect in their houses. Household cffects were piled along the levee here and there (very scanty supplies it 18 true), but all the more valuable to the owners ou that account, In one or two houses the reporter sew through the open doors of the deserted places the cook stoves standing where they were last used. That was the only picce of furniture that “can’t flood away,’ as was ex- plained. The water had half submerged the stoves, and ducks, which are numerous in that vicinity, were swimming around in thq house, walking over the stoves, and making themsclves thoroughly at home, Boats were being propelled here and there by both men and women, carrying furniture “out of the houses, in some cases the hoats being moved through the open doors. Where boats we: not 1o be had o tompors scaffolding of boards placed upon barrels” and chairs led from the houses to the higher ground to the evee. The water rose this afternoon of two inches an hour and i higher than the highest point reached last year. The freight house of the Milwauk & St. Paul was invaded and much freigh washed out. Farther up the river the water has overflowed the banks, and at Reimer' brewery the current is flowing through thi lower part of the building, necessitating the removal of all the stock aud fixtures to the upper story. At Belle street the water is gradually “coming over the banks, and al- ready several dwellings are in the water and many of the residents are moving out and taking up their residence in blocks along Da- kota avenie. At several points bee tween Belle street und the Wabasha street bridee the limit is about reached, and a rise of only a few inches would cause a serious overflow, all of the property, of course, outside of these lines belng more or less submerged. The same condition of affairs holds good clear down to South St. Panl, in many places being up almost to the railroud grade. The workshop of the American manufacturing company, back of the Crosbic block, at the south end of the Robert street bridge, i standing in about three faet of water, tholigh that point is much lower than anywhere else along the flat. Great excitement prevail already. Great loss has been incurred . an more seems incvitable, as _the river still'con- tinues to rise and all streams north of here are reported to be raging torrents. at the rate now three feet Around La Crosse. E La Crossk, Wis., April 12.—[Special Te)e~ gram to the Bee. |—The ice moved out below the bridge to-day, and has been running heavily most of the afternoon. It is open td Winona, The river is rising very fast. Re- ports to-day from Houston are that the flood is subsidin that the village is again above wi “The railroad track 18 so gen- erally injured that it will re a number of duys’ to get it in s re no floods on this side of the river thus far, ex- cept in the Trempealea valley. In' tho lower part of the valley, below Arcadia, the country is qute generally” submerged, and the Green Bay road is at a standstill.” The Burlington suffered a w st night which made it nec to change ut News port and run in here on'the Milwaukee track, Zumbro Joins the Rush. r, Minn., April [Svecial Tele- m to the Ber,|—The water in the Zume bro river at this place has been rising rapidly ailday. The dam at Hobert's mill went out vesterday, taking the flume with it and let er of the mil! few inches, making a loss of zes oppo- site the town on the turnpike have gone out, cutting off communication from the north purt of the town, and houses in_low places are surrounde The water. ub Zumbro I'alls cas re s floodimg the towan and is four feet deep in many houses, one Destruction at Can CaxxoN Farrs, Minn., Apr Telegram to the Begr ] ~The bridge went out this morning. ,000. The abutmen upper bridge are almost total wrecks and the bridge scems sure to go. The iron bridge at Oxford, two miles above here on tho Little Cannon, is gone: loss $1,500. The St. Louis voud bridge is badly damaged. The flume and bulkheads of Thompson & Smith's stone will on the Little Cannon at this place went out last night, knocking a g hole in the south side of the mill; damag 000, Two- thirds of the south side of the Goodhue mill wall is gone, lower Tiis bridge and piers at the Damage at Winona, Wixoxa, Min., April 12.—[Special Tele gram to the Bee.]—The river rose eight inches last night and the ice carried out another ice breaker above the railroad Lridge. Manv logs woere floating down to- day, chiclly from the boom at Minniska, which wen't out vesterday. The people live ing on the fluts in the west end of the city are moving out of their houses. The long ferry bridge opposite Winons will go out to- night. Aberdeen Completely Isolated. Avei Dal., April 12.—[Special Tele gramm to the Beg.|—The continued floods h aused this city to be wholly cut off from the surrounding country as far as com- munication by rued. The Mani- toba and Milwaukee roads are both sufferers from the high water, and all trains from these roads have to be abandoned, e, al Teloe Oconto One-Third Cover Ocoxto, Wis, April 12.—[Spe gram to the Bee.]—About one-third of this city is under wa 1 the river is still ris- ing. Several familics have vacated thein houses. art of Pensaukee bridge, five miles south of here, is gone, and no trains can pass, their track being badly washed outs Doing Damage at Red Wing, Rep Wixa, Minn.,, April 12.—[Special Tels cgram to the Bee. ) —To-day the water in the Cannon river is slowly subsiding. The dame ago to the Minneapolis & St. Louis is ug least $25,000 Lo §30,000, The Chippewa Adds 1ts Mite, MoxTEvivEO, Minn,, April 12.—[Special gram to the Bee.]—The Chippewa rives is overflowing its bunks and the Minnesots river is rising rapid Thirty familics hgve been driven Lo higher ground. | -~ Bound For Caliturnia. Kaxsas Ciry, MO, April 12.—[Speaial Tele ¢gram to the Bee. ] —A large number of cole sts pa rough this morning Ga their Enscnada, Lower Califorma, * They werg ostly faracrs, Te | | | i