Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 21, 1888, Page 1

% THE OMAHA DALY BEE SEVENTEENTH YEAR. OMAHA, SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 21, 1888, NUMBER2308, SIZE OF SHERMAN'S FORCES. He Will Go Into the Convention ‘With 312 Votes. DORSEY URGES HIS AMENDMENT. . A Long List of Nebraska Star Route Contracts Awarded-—Henderson Refutes Some Foolish Asser- tions About lowa. Sherman’s Followers Sanguine. WasHINGTON BUREAU THE OMANA Bre, } 513 FOURTRENTI STREET, Wasnisatox, D. C.. April 20. Some very active work is going on among Senator Sherman’s managers. They have made a pretty careful canvass of every sec- tion of the country, and especially of the south, and are pretty well enabled to make an approximation of the strength the senator is likely to have in the convention on the first bullot. A number of Senator Sherman’s most effective friends were in consultation to-day to count noses, They have figured in all of the states and territories and make the senator’s approximate strength at this time 812 with 411 votes mnecessary to a choice. They feel a good deal encouraged over the action taken this week by the Ohio republi- can convention at Dayton, and are somewhat jubilant at the outlook. It is understood that there will be a con- forence in this city soon of the principal workers for Senator Sherman throughout the country, and that an organization will be effceted for the most effective work, such as was conducted in the last campaign for Mr. Blaine. Senator Sherman’s friends say they are going into the convention with afollow- ing that will stand solidly to their man as long as there is the slightest hope of his nomination, ard that he will have, by far, the greatest strength he has ever had in a conventidn. x-Congressman John R. Lynch, the col- ored leader in Mississippi, has been in the city for several days. He has herctofore been reckoned among Senator Thurmans most votential workers. Mr. Lynchis fre- quently seen about the committee room of Senator Allison in consultation with Repre- sentative Henderson and other prominent Towa republicans, and he appears to be doing more talking for Alhson and Gresham than anybody else. Mr. Sherman’s friends say that Lynch has two words for Allison and one for the Ohio man, and that he is scatter- ing too much to do them any very great good. DORSEY MAKES AN ARGUME Representative Dorsey made an argument Defore the house committee on Pacific rail- roads in favor of his amendment to the Outh- waite Pacific refunding bill, which is in- tended to set aside such decisions as that rendered recently by Judge Dundy of the federal court of Nebraska, which refused to give the legislature authority to legislate for the control of the Pacific railroad trafic in that state on the ground that the Pacifics ‘were organized under federal charters and are not subject to state control. Mr. Dorsey proposes that the railroads which were buily Dby the government shall be subject to the same stato laws as those chartered by the states, He made a strong argument in sup- port of his position, pointing out the injus- tices the roads built under federal laws work to the citizens of the states, who are helpless to extricate themselves through the common channels, and pointed out the decision of the federal court in Kansas, which was in contradiction of that delivered Judge Dundy, and elab- orated upon the rights of citizens to make laws to govern local affairs, He was fre- quently interrupted by members of the com- mittee who wanted information upon the subject and who were much interested in his argument. Mr. Dorsey’s talk was dispas- sionate, convincing, and had effect. He was reasonable in his demands, and although the committee took no action, members of it say the amendment will be accepted. The only question with the committee seemed to be as to what injury it would do the earnings of the roads to adopt the amendment. 2 ABOUT TOWA a paragraph from a southern aper, stating that the Mills tariff bill and President Cleveland are popular in Towa, and that the farmers there were preparing 1o gzive both their endorsement at the polls this In reply General Henderson said: is absolutely false. We have had no olection in Iowa in which free trade has tri- umphed. The farmers control the republican state couvention, and our republican plat- forms haye been bold and outspoken for pro- tecting American labor and American in- dustries, and on that platform we have never met a defeat. So, too, ourJowa farmers, in their late state conference, boldly de- clared ~ for protection. The free trade declarations of the president and tho hostile attitude of the democracy over American prosperity bave strengthened the republican party in Towa. *This item is in keeping with a statement lately made by some crank ow York, and eagerly pub- lished by free trade papers.” He said, *In substance, that Mr. Cleveland’s views were 80 popular in Towa that in the event of the nomination of Cleveland and Allison_as op- Yusmg candidates, the former would carry owa. Some Barnum ought to cage these cranks. They would draw s the two gr est living curiosities. 1f these two great inventors are still remaining at lary then the commissioners of insanity are derelict in their duty.” STAI MALL CONTRACTS IN NEBRASKA. ontracts for star routes in Nobraska for service from July 1, 1888, to June 30, 1800, have been awarded'to the following bidders| TFrom Rush to Riverton, three times u week, W. I, Hansberge ! ¥rom Otto to Inavale, twice a weel, W. . Hansberger, §03, From Folsomdale to Upland, twice a woek, John L, Jones, $80, From Hayestown to Ravenna, three times 8 week, J. W. Alcorn, 8118, Froni West Poiut to Monterey, three times a week, Andrew §l44, Froin Dade to ( , 8ix times a week, J.W. Alcorn, §150. From Gordon to Wounded Knee, three times a week, John L. Joues, $319, From Danneborg to Kelso, three times a week, John L. Joues, $180, From Harrison to Grammercy, three times o weelk, C. 12 Downey and . A Kelly, §305. From Tecumseh to' Spring Creek, twice a week, Johu L. Jones, §155. From Sidney to Wellsville, weels, Gardner Cowles, £47, From Crawford to Nonpa week, Downey & Kelley, §600. ‘rem Cambridge to Parnam, twice a weel, Downey & Kelly, §55. From Eagle to Avondale, twice a weel, Downey & Kelly, §05, From Waverly to Prairie Home, twice a week, J. W. Alcorn. From Lawrence to Megunda, three times a week, John L. Jones, §55, From Wellsville to Minatere, twice a weck, Otto Jurgens, §158 From Hox Butte to Noupareil, twice a weck, Downey & Kelly, 824 From Atlanta to Rock ¥ W. F. Hansberger, §106, ¥rom Homerville to Ceryl, twice a week, Downey & Kelly, $70. From Ihebe to Estell, t drew East 214, o B ockville to Quick, twico a week, Aundrew Fastey, $214. From Kimball to' Gering, ‘threc times.a week, I. E. Smith, §616. ¥rom Nebraska City to Wivmmicg, twice a week, J. W. Alcorn, §76. . From Union to Swift, thrée times & weok, W. Aleorn, $115. P, three times a , three times a 1ls, twice a woel, ¢ a week, An- From Elwood to Homerville, six times a week, Downey & Kelly, £105. From Plum Creek to Hilon, twice a week, R. J. Reese, $8, rom Ogailaia to Lewellen, once a week, D. 8. Ballow, $210, From Imperial to Chase, three times a weee, J. W. Alcorn, $190. From Sidney to Garman, once & week, J. W. Alcorn, 839, From Gordon to Lavaca, twice a week, J. W. Alcorn, $139. From Hay! Springs to Wanatah, once a week, W, H. Pease, £110, From Blue Valley to Niota, three times a week, RR. J. Reese, $118. From Elkary to Washington, six times a week, F. E. Smith, $178. 3 From Hayes Center to Galena, twice o Reese, $159. AND HOLMAX WITH WAR PAINT ON. State Senator H. E. Bonesteel, of Nio- brara, and General Holman, of Dakota county, are here loaded down with protests against the removal of the land office from lobrara to O'Neill. They are prominent democrats, full of energy and earnestness, and have' their war paint on and scalping knives drawn. They will see Secrctary Vilas and the president, and it is predieted that they will make their influence felt be- fore they get done. DORSEY AND T8 OMATIA WILLS. Mr. Dorsey to-day succeeded in three times calling up the bill in the house which passed the senute this week, extending the time for making payments on lands bought in the Omaha reservation, and for their pay- ment in two annual instalments. The money (870,000) is due the Omaha tribe of Indians in Nebraska, Each time the bill was ob- jected to, it having to be considered by unan- mous consent, - Ho will got it up. soon again and says it will be passs E MISC NEOUS, Dr. J. R. Conkling and wife, of Omaha, who have been in Washington for some time, will leave for their home to-morrow. There is a story afloat to-night that Minis- ter Phelps, if made chief justice, will be su ceeded by Secretary Endicott, and that Rep- resentative Pat Collins, of Boston, will be called to the secretaryship of war, Perny S, Heari, To Control Railroad Strikes. ‘Wasnixaron, April 20.—Mr, Anderson, of Kansas, one of the committee that investi- gated the Reading strike, introduced in the house to-day a bill which embodies his views of the legislation necessary for securing to the publie regular service by the railroad companies. The bill provides that the juris- diction of a railrond ceases with its terri- tory. No state railroad can become a carrier of inter-state commerce except by permission and authority of the United States. An old act of 1868, which gave this authority, is so amended as only to include such state corpor- ations as accept the provisions of this bill, and all others are prohibited from carrying inter-state commerce under heayy penaities, Every railroad subject to the bill, for which private property has been taken by eminent domain, is made a public highway of the United ' States, A corporation holding a franchise of collecting tolls, or of operating a public hi as_a railroad, is declared to be the custodian and trustee of public prop- erty, and bound to maintain and operate the same for the interest of the public, subject y to its charter rights. The duties and ob- ligations of the holder of these franchises are declared to bedistinet from and prio: those of a common carrier, and their performance is enforced under penalties. In event of the failure by & company to run its regular trams the inter-state commerce commission is re- {uired to promptly investigate the facts and issue such orders to the company as will se- cure regular service. If after seven days service is not performed, the attorney gen- eral is required to procure the apvoinument of a receiver, whose duty it is to operate the road for the United States, and he may em- ploy the old force. Compantes are given the right to connect their roads with others, are prohibited from engaging in mining or any other business than that of a carrier, and stringent prohibition is made of combinations of competing lines or of rates, Nebraska and lowa Pensions. WASHINGTON, Ap1 il 20.—[Special Telegram to the Bee.]—The following pensions weré granted Nebraskans to-day: Original in- valid—Abraham Rowan, Ord; Francis M. Demarnville, Niobrara. Increase—William Ryan. Pawnee City. Mexican survivors— Wesley Hollingshead, Grand Island. Peusions for lowans: Original invalid— Nelson Shelby, Fairfield; Daniel Dillon, Towa Falls; William H. Conwell, Knoxvill Zachacria West, Honey Creek; James W. wclair, Fairfield: J. Worley, Keokuk; orge H. Benson, andview, Inc 50— James H. 1sarnes, Monona er Johnson, Porry: John A. S Fuairfield: Henry H. Roush, and increase— Francis M. . Reissuc Jumes Knox, Original widows ete'—Enna, widow of William Greenweld, Davenpor dlof J., father of Jomms Swan, Kirona. Mexican widows — Pauline B., widow of Alex Cooper, Blucksburg. ‘Work of tne Present Session. WasmNaroN, April 20.—To-day was the 109th day of the present session. The total number of bills and resolutions introduced in the senate and house up to this date is 12,565, exceeding by more than 2,000 the number presented in the first 100 days of the last congress. So far the house has passed 425 bills and the senate 831, and 185 house bills and 24 senate bills have been sent to the president for his approval, Washington Briefs, United States Minister Phelps had a_short interview with the president this morning. The president has approved the act for t purchase of the swords of the late General James Shields. and the act regulating the terms of United States courts in the uorthern district of Iowa, Disposed Of. PunceLt, 1 pril’ 20.—|Special Telo- gram to the Be he reports of the Kkill- ing of a band of horse thieves and outlaws southwest of here thirty miles, are confirmed, 1t is the same outfit which lost old Bill Mor- gan several days ago at the hands of vigi lantes, They were pursued hy a posse, sur prised and eight of the party strung up with out a chance to make confession, A running fight was kept up in which vne of the posse was killed, Those known of the gang killed 3ill Higgle, Oliver Scarface and Curly mander are unknowu. This has been the boldest set of cut-throats and thieves this section ever had to contend with, e Charged With Malpractlce, Sr. Josern, Mo, April 20.—[Specigl Tele- gram to the Beg,|—John Hordt brought suit to-day for 10,000 against Dr. ¢, L. E. W ber for malpractice, which the petitione claims resulted i the death of his wife about six weeks ago. It is allaged that Webber at tempted to perform au abortion. Webber's caso was myestigated by the grand jury, but no indictment was found against hin, The verdict of the coroner's jury at the time of Mprs. Hordt's death that herdeath was due to criminal malpractice produced a great sensa- tion, . - Rearranging lowa Rates, Cuicaco, April 20.—The general freight euts of the lowa railroad lines held a con- 1ce here to-dag®on the question of raising t rates in that state to conform with new law recently enacted by the Towa legislature, A commiitee composed of reseutatives of the competing roads was ap- pointed 1o arrange a schedule of distance tar. iffs to be submitted at au adjourned meeting 10 be kLeld to-morrow, —— Caused By a Misplaced Switch. WinpieL, Kan., April 20.—[Special Tele- graw to the Bee.) —By a misplaced switch on the Santa Fe & Waluut Valley route, a north- bound freight train of grain and merchandise was ditched to-day. Fifteen cars were totally destroyed and the track torn up for several Lundyped feel, Firewan George Ellis was in- Lu.'u.l aud Brokeman Frank Moody's leg cuken sid his vpiue crushed, HOPE FOR THE EMPEROR YET A Slight Decrease in Temperature and Easier Respiration. ALEXANDER TO VISIT BERLIN, The Bethrothal Story Denied—Minis- ter Pendleton Has a Stroke of Ap- poplexy—A Brilliant Wed- ding in Paris. Somewhat Improved. [Copyright 1888 by James Gordon Bennett.] Berury, April 20.—[New York Herald Cable—Special to the Bee.]—This has been a hopeful day around the imperial sick cham- ber, succeeding a distrustful day. The royal invalid has never lost his appetite. He rel- ishes all his semi-liquid food. To-day his ap- petite was good and his spirits strong. More rest from state thoughts and from official routine has been enjoined, so that Bismarck conferred tosday with the crown prince in- stead of the emperor. The new canula is of aluminum having weight and pressure. It was inserted, without co-operation, by Mac- kenzie alone. The people seem to recognize that whether the eyent is good or bad, it is a question of time and the endur- ance of the patient. My information is that the doctors regard the situation as precarious while the pus still continues and the fever remains intermittent. The even- ing bulletin contains cautions words which compel readers to modify hope. The phrase “breathing somewhat heavier' is much com- mented upon. At the bourse to-day the bears used the most pessimistic reports, but without success on the market. Queen Victoria will urrive Monday. Her suite of rooms are under those of the em- press. who, to pleass her mother, has ordered some of them done up in Scotch style. As 1 close T hear that the severity of Min- ister Pendleton's:attack has been exagger- ated. He had full consciousness after a few moments of coma. He had the presence of mind to foretell what was likely to happen and keep his strong will working. Correct details, owing to the absolute quietude im- posed, are impossible to obtain at this late hour. Loxnoy, April 20.—[Pres from Charlottenburg, midnight, says: “The emperor's condition is again critical. He is able to slecp, but is feverish and breathes heavily.” .J—A dispateh Germany Breathes Easier. [Copyright 1855 by James Gordon Bennett.) BERLIY, .—[New *York Herald Cable—Spec Ber.]—The reassuring effect of to-duy’s news was plainly shown the comparative cessation of commotion and excitement that in recent days has been wit- nessed in the vicinity of Charlottenburg pulace. Ouly members of the imperial fam- ily and a few officizls visited the palace. The gathering of the public outside the palace did not number more than 200 at any one time. The crown prince and crown princess returned to Berlin this evening. Emperor Frederick was auxious to rise to-day, but his doctors forbade his domg so beeause he was still fe- verish. He worled, propped up in his bed. Although he continues to improve, his tem- perature has fallen only one-tenth of a de- gree Celsius in twenty-four hours. The do tors, therefore, advise him to cexercise great aution. Much credit is accorded to Dr. Mackenzie for the care and skill shown by him. Several papers which have hitherto attacked him have now changed their tune. A Quick Trip. [Copyright 1858 by James Gordon Bennett.] QUEENSTC [New York Her- ald Cable i ) p. ., passing at 7 o'clock, the total running time to anchos age for mails and tender being six days and four hours, almost the quickest trip on rec- ord. Gillig was among the passengers. 1 accompauied the agent of the American ex- change here on the tender. Gillig was unable to talk and was confined to his stateroom. He was taken the first day out with ne tration and was threatened with symptoms of paralysis attended with vertigo. The ship's surgeon says he is really very il W. J. Florence and William Conner, of the St. James hotel, were found playing whist. Yes terday an amusing travestic trial by jury was planned by Florence. A passenger was indicted for smoking bad cigarettes, Two lawyers on board prosccuted and defended. Florence, as judge, empannelled twelve jurors who had formed opinions. The verdict one of acquittal. Judge Florence fined the jury tw bottles of champagne for con- tempt of court. All the other pussengers are well and bad a delightful trip, ORANGE BLOSSOMS, Wedding in Paris of Horace Binny to Miss Marie Sorchan, [Copyright 1888 by James Gordon Bennett,] Pawis, April 20.—[New York Herald Cable—-Special tothe Beg.]—One of the most al events of the season was the of Mr. Ho Binny and Miss Marie Sorchan in the American church, Avenue de I'Alma. "Phe bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marius Sorchan, New York, The bridegroom is ason of Mr. and Mrs, William Binny, and a grandson of the late Mr. Horace Binny, the great lawyer of Phil- adelphia. The interior of the church was decorated with white lilacs, ca and hyacinths, and suspended behind the altar cross was a superb star of white roses and lilies of the valley, To the joyous strainsof Calkins' festal march Minister McLane escorted Mrs, Sorchan, followed by Mr. and Mrs, Augustus Jayand four ushers. Mr, Victor Sorchan and Mr. Eugene Lachlise, brother and half brother of the bride, next fol- lowed, The four bride were Miss Kane, of New York, Miss Meilon, Miss Pisk, of Massachusetts, and Miss Stewart, of Paris. Each worea pale pink moire crepe dechine with long white tulle veils fastencd with pink buds and ving bouquets of pink roses. Then the bride entered on her father's arm, wearing a white peau de soie witha long traiu perfectly plain, tablier pearls and orange blossoms and & veil of white tulle arranged with orauge buds and leaves. The bridegroow awaited the bride at the altar, After the ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Morgan the bridal party and guests met at Mr, Sorchan’s residence, No. 10 Rue de Lincoln. The house was decorated with the same floral profusion as the ehurch. Among the floral souvenirs was & special basket of large pink roses and white lilacs with white satin ribbons.on the handle aud sides. Dur. ing the congratulations and the inspection of the large variety of bridal gifts, twenty-five musicians from Guyot's orchestra played waltzes and operatic selections, The recep- tion was tasteful and varied. Mrs. Sorchan wore-a gown of pale blue silk gid a white lace bonnet, Mvs. Binney a pearl gray silk and black lace bonnet. Miss Bartow wore & spring costume of fawh' color and black; OUS Pros- Mrs. John Lamson, & steel colored velvet and silk with white and black lace bonnet? Mrs, Gordon Shillito, blue India silk, trimmod with lace; Miss Dillon, black lace and velvet; Mrs. Robbims, black moire silk, Miss Lucy Robbins looked like a Van Dyke in a large black feathered hat, black silk gown trimmed with lace and jet and a bunch of natural pink roses at her belt. Among other guests were Dr. and Miss. Good, Mrs. Pell, Miss Quincy, Mr. and Mrs, W. Watts Sherman, the Misses Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Watts, Mr. and Mrs, Corbin and the Misses Corbin, Count and Countess de Bethune, Count and Countess de Couronn, Countess de 1a Rochefoucalt, Mr. and Mrs. Willing, the Misses Willing, Miss and Mrs. Thorn- dyke, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. Charles Strong, the consul general, Mr, Rathbone and Mrs. Rathbone, Mr. George Draper, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Morton, Mrs. Rane, Mr. and Mrs, John Munroe and Miss Munroe, Mrs. Winthrop, Mrs. Kernacher, Miss Fairchild, Mrs. Francls Goodrige, Mr. DeCourcey Forbes, Mrs. Neilson Potter. Aftera short bridal tour on the continent Mr. and Mrs, Binney will sail for New York to pass the summer, il The Betrothal Story Bogus. | Copyright 1888 by James Gordon Bennett.] Loxnox, April 20.—[New York Herald Cable—Special to the Ber.]—The Post's Berlin correspondent says: “The truth is now becoming known regarding the rumor of the betrothal of the Princess. Victoria to Prince Alexander of Battenberg. The story was invented by the court party in conjunc- tion with some members of the imperial household in order to prevent Prince Alex- exander from coming to Berlin to re-enter the army and also in order to excite popular feeling against the empress. There was no question of betrothal. Prince Alexander simply wished to visit Berlin and it was the intention of the cmperor to confer some military honor upon him to which Prince Bismarck objected. “The increase of the cmperor's tempera- ture is due to the periodical retention of pus. It is believed that the disease in the larynx is dormant. The emperor’s power of swallow- ing is perfect. The doctors advise him to re- main in bed for some days and to refrain from work and excitement. Dr. McKenzie, in consequence of misapprehensions, did not invite Dr. Bergmann to change the canula to-day.” Gladstone Sends a Letter, LoxDoN, April 20.—~[Special Cablegram to the Bee.]—At a liberal m ng at Rossen- dale this evening a letter was received from Mr. Gladstone apologizing for his inability to attend, and saying: *‘The seventy dissi- dents led by Lord Hartington bave done more for the cause of coercion and misgov- ernment in Ireland than seventy tories could or would have done. The upshot is that the government denies to Ircland even the pift of local government in the narrowest sense, until Irishmen aban- don their national aspirations, which even Lord Carnarvon, a tory. declared him- self persuaded to satisfy to a reasonable ex tent. But in one important particular I de- sire to imitate Lord Hartington—namely; in abstaming fromany aet neédlessly tending to infuse personal bitterness into an already painful struggle. I'should feel myself open to reproach if I ebtered porsondlly into confiict with one whom I have known and respected so long. I therefore excuse my- self.” Mr. John Morley, addressing the Rossen- dale meeting, said that Rossendale was more responsible than any other constituency for the harsh application of a harsh law to Ire land. Its opp. it the liberal part W dead, but its ghost scemed very restle: It suited Mr. Chamberlain to sail undera new flag, but he (Morley) failed to see why the old liberal ship should be broken up for fire wood. The fact was that all the talk about the breaking upof the par moonghine and their opponents kne The local government bill, he said, had caus a deep divergence in the so-called unionist confederacy. Against the Government., Viexsa, April 20.—[Special Cablegram to the Bek. |—During the discussion on the se- cret fund in the reichsrath to-day, the oppo- sition declared they would vo zainst it Count Von Taafe, prime minister, replied he Qid not regard the matter as a question of confidence, The grant was negatived by vote of 128 to 116, Thercupon a conservative deputy declared that the result must be a mistake in counting, and claimed another vote should be taken. The president refusod to again put the question to a vote. Russian Securities Arriving. N, April 20.—[Spec —The Cologne Gazettee sa quantities of Russian securitics, includ- ing 6,000,000 roubles of the first oriental loan, are arriving in Berlin and that it 18 presumes they are to be used in realizing funds with which to pay the Russian coupons next due in consequence of the failure of the loan ne- gotiations, Pendleton Stricken, Beruy, April 20.—George H. Pendleton, American minister,while traveling to Frank- fort, was stricken with apoplexy. He was taken to the hospital at Wiesbaden where he now lies, Wasn1 ON, April 20.—A cable was re- ceived at the state department this afternoon from Berlin containing some particulars about Minister Pendleton’s illuess, It states that Mr. Pendleton was feeling unwell when he left Berlin last Monday f o and Wednesday evening suffered from what seemed to be o slight stroke of paralysis. He recovered sufficiently, however, yesterday to send iustructions o the legation at Herlin, WigssaDEN, April 20.—The condition Mr. Pendleton has considerably improved since his admission to the hospitul. His com- plete recovery is expected. ol Free Fight in Paris, Pawis, April 20, ~Fhis evening ubout fif- teen hundred studenmts assembled in the Latin quarter and marched to the Hotel du Louvre, shouting “Down with Boulanger!” “Down with the dictator!" ete. They came into collision with a crowd of Boulangists and were driven into the boulevards in dis- order, Reassembling, they attacked the Houlangists new: ofices, The Bou- langist party following, attacked the stu- dents with ‘loaded ‘sticks, and many were wounded. Finally the police seperated the combotants and arrested a large number of them’ B The Roummanian Revolt. Bucnagest, April 20.—Further particulars about the revolt in Roumania, shows that many persons were killed and wounded in Kalarasch and that twenty were killed and eighty wounded in Budescht. ol Phillipine Islands Town Burned, LoxDox, April 20.—Advices from the Phil- lipine Islands say the town of San Fernandi, in the proviace of Pampanga, has been burned. The damage is placed at $1,000,000. ikl In the Third Stage. Loxnoy, April 20.—In the commons to- night the local government bill passed second reading without diyision. B o ; Five Killed, Loxnox, April®.—Five of the persons in- jured by ke explosion in St. Helon colliery, Workington, lust arening, bave ¢ . EIGHTY MILLIONS PROVIDED. The House Passes the Pension Ap- propriation Bill HENDERSON SCORES GEN. BLACK. Tells How #he Democratic Commis- sioner Took Hurried Measures to Dispose of Pension Moneys for Campaign Thunder. House. WASHINGTON, April 20.—On motion of Mr. Anderson of Illinois the senate bill was passed extending the system of beacon lights to the Iilinois river. On motion of Mr, Townshend the senate amendments were concurred in to the mili- tary academy bill. The Indian appropriation bill was then passed. Mr. Townshend, from the committee on military affairs reported his bill placing General W. F. ('Baldy) Smith on the retired list, with the rank of major general. Placed on the private calendar. The pension appropriation bill was then taken up. Mr. Henderson of Towa alluded to the re- cent action of the house regarding the pur- chase of bonds with the surplus in order to dispel the doubts in the mind of the presi- dent as to his authority to purchase bonds. In examining the arrears of the pen- sion amct it would be found there was no limitation as to the time when claims should be filed. The only limitation ever placed on that act was found in the appropriation bill. He called the attention of the administration to this fact, for if the president had trouble in buy- ing bonds with the surplus he should have equal difficulty in not allowing arrears of pensions. He appealed to the president to be consistent and allow arrears of pensions to those who filed claims within _the provis- ions of the act. Mr. Henderson then referred to the administration of the Mexican pension law. So rapid was the pension bureau, he said, 1 recognizing claims under this law that pensions were allowed before the claim- ants ever put in a_claim, and certificates 1s- sued when the beficiary did not know he was a claimant. In proof of this assertion he sent to the clerk’s desk und had read an arti- cie in a Chicago paper to the ef fect that Commissioner Black had is- sued & pension to ex-Congressmin Morrison, notwithstanding he was informed Morrison’s name did not appear on the list of applicants, and thav Morrison bhad returned it, stating he had never applied for a pension. Mr. Outhwaite asked Mr. Henderson to prove another similar cuse, saying he was anxious Mr. Henderson should keep to the truth, Mr. Henderson—I want teuth from your pious commissioner, who started out in" the administration of ' his office by charging against a faithful officer—a brother ofticer who loft part of his body on a battle field (Colonel Dudley)—that during his adminis- iration the pension office from tutret to foundation was used for political purposcs. Mr. Outhwaite—Did he not prove it? Mr. Henderson—No, never. Now that same gentleman stands convicted by demo- cratic authority of violating the terms of the law and swiftly issuinga certificate to a dem- ocratic chief who was too high and too clean to become a party to the transaction. This man, who entered upon the diseharge of his duties with a heaven-erected face like a saint, is caught in a democratic trap. Ho has got lower down in struggling for polit- ical influence than any officer I have ever known. ‘When the general dcbate closed amend- ments were adopted providing that in all cases of pensions to widows payments shall be made from the date of the death of their husbands, and that all_ofticers of the United States anthorized to administeraoaths shall do so free of charge. The commiitec then rose, ana the bill, which appropriates 50.250.000, was passed. The river and harbor bill was briefly d cussed, and the house took a recess until s P.om. - Another War Cloud. pecial Telegram to the Bek.]—General Vincente Iberra, who is connected by marriage with Guzman Blanco, the well know Venczuclan state man, is in the city on his way to Paris to s Blanco. Referring to the dificulty with England over the disputed territory he said: “The matter will be settled quictly, if pos sible, but if Gr Britain will not surrender the Yarnari distriet to its rightful owners, why, Venezuela will fight. My idea is that the difficulty may be settled quietly if Guzman Blanco and the British government would come together and have a quiet talk over the matter. If all attempts at settlement fail, why, then, aid before, I suppose therc will be war. 1 am not an cnvoy for the gov- ernment but have simply ¢ ' leave of ah- sence for the purpose of telling Guzman Blanco cortain things which I _could not well send Lim in writing. The situation is now grave and must be settled one way or the other soon, Venezuclans will not submit to be ousted from the Yarnaridistrict and there will be trouble unless the British govern- ment makes amends for what it has done.” General Iberra has been governor of the Yarnari district for some years and is onc of the most_ distinguished men in Venezuela, Considering that he enjoys Guzman | ] confidence to an unusually high degr truth about the Yarns broglio, it is believed by n that his visit to his illustr has been vesiding in Paris sult in averting a most ¢ St A l; ¥ em- lans ous relative, who some tithe, will witous wa ustrated, New Yoxk, April 20.—|Special Telegram to the Bee.]—The officials of Ludlow street juil have frustrated a plot by which Henry HBenson, the rascal who sold to the Mexicans bogus Patti tickets in the name of Marcus Meyer, was shortly to have d from prison and be put on board a European steamer. A keoper named MceCabe gained Benson's confidence, and was made o sup- posed party to the plotunder promise of large money rewards from Benson, Under advice of his chief McCabe secured wax impressicns of certain locks iu the prison, These he tcok 1o the confederates of Bensou, outside of the prison, one Kelly, who bLas been Benson's servant and companion, and 8 man named Bertrine, The scheme was allowed to pro- gress to the length of making duplicate k and buying rope ladders, Letters passed by McCabe between Benson and his outside men, haying been opened in the meantime, of course, by officials, contained abundant evi dence of the plot and reflected abundant light on Benson's character and previous re Kelly and Bertr w remanded evening, Benson does not know of the! rest. The police searched Kelly's rooms in cond avenue ana found $5,000 i cash and some diamonds, - e Oberlin's Boom. OsesLiy, Kan., April 20.—[Special Tele- gram to the Bee.]—The board of trade and city council met last night and discussed the subject of water works., Harmony prevailed aud Messrs. Tilden and Phillips were in- structed to yisit towns east of hero and re- port their observations preparatory to voting aid to such an_ enterprise. Dist court is now iu session and the grand jury 1s after the whisky dives. One Becker and a Ger- man quack doctor was found guilty of run- ning a whiskey dive and sentenced to pay fine of $100 and 1mprisonment i the county Jwil for thirty days. —— . The Death Record. NEw Yokk, April 20.—President Dins- more, of the Adanis express company, died 4kis alteruoon, MK &T What Anderson and Bull Say About Gould's Letter. New York, April 20.—|Special Tologram to the Bee.]—Jay Gould's letter to the Mis- souri Pacific directors was not given out until a late hour last night. E. Ellery An- derson, when showed the letter, smilingly remarked that it was not to be expected that the Wizard had any liking for him. ‘I have no remarks to make about the drift of the letter,” said Anderson. ‘“‘We are not en- gaged in making warfare against the Mis- souri Pacific but we are endeayoring to got the Missouri, Kansas and Texas out of its clutches and to get the books into our hands. ‘We are making no war on any person, As to the number of shares held by the gentle- men mentioned in the lotter, I will say that their holding will be brought out atthe forthcoming election at Parsons, The ques- tion is whether Missouri, Kansas & Texas can be more successfully run than at present to meet fixed charges.” “'As to my 30,000 fee,” said Mr. Anderson jokingly, “I haven't got it yet, though it is deserved for I worked hard for it.” ‘W. L. Bull, alluded to in the report, said: “‘We have joined with the Dutch committec 1o try and get an explanation of accounts and a sight of the books of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad. We are looking forward with great interest to the election at Parsons, Tex. A large 4}Imnthy offstock will be repre- sented. I prefer mot to speak about the quantity my firm holds- Later on we shall show our hands. We are working in this matter without bitterness and without ill- feeling toward the Missouri Pacific. We be- lieve a board of directors in the interestof the stock holders can reorganize matters for the general good, and we hope to get some accounts explained if we suceeed in our plai 1 can’t say whether Gould’s report is an a curate one, I don't care to discuss its drift, Wait 'till the Parsons election on the 10th of May. Then you will have some news.” g JOBBERS CAPITULATE. The St. Joe Country Check Wrangle Is at an d. Joserm, Mo., April 20.—[Special Tele- gram to the Bre.]—The little controversy between the jobbers and bankers in this city has come to a close and the bankers come out first best. One of the largest houses dis- covered to-day that a rival house had ac- cepted a check on a country bank at its face value, the jobber paying the exchange, The fact was at once made public and 3,000 postal cards were ordered sent out, notifying the customers of the house which had made the discovery that they, too, would receive all checks at their face value, The bankers at a meeting amended their ruling that took effect April 1, and in the future will charge 10 cents per £100 and fraction thereof instead of 15 cents, as was formerly done. Anamus- ing incident was brought to light to-day. The banks do not_charge any exchange for checks less than $100, and one of the whole- sale men presented yesterday seven separate checks from a country merchant in payment of a bill of §i0, four of the checks being for $0 and three for 88 each. Under the ruling the chiecks were cashed. Sl Terrible Outrages in Cuba. New York, April 20.—[Special Telegram to the Bee.]—A correspondent of the Sun prints a terrible picture of the condition of things in Cuba. He says General Marin, present captain-general of Cuba is simply a creature and tool of Senor Balaguer,minister of Ultramor, who is charged with the man- agement of Spain’s colonial affairs, - With a great flourish General Marin entered upon the Dutch captain-general pro-tem, soiemnly protesting that he would put a stop to the scandalous thefts of goverment officials, Inwlessness and brigandage that exists ram- pant throughout the island. These promises have not been kept n any sense. Within the past month the following persons have been kidnapped while engaged in their daily labors: Jose Ruff, Antonio Alentedo, Angel Menendez, Jose Sierra, F Vigon, and a wealthy planter, Senor Galindez Al- dama, who was oblized to pay a ransom of 4,000 in gold, Thi ouly one month's rd. “Can any one name,’” asks the cor- respondent, *a single bandit’ who has been aptured or imprisoned since Marin assumed smmand ! Death stalks, grim and unopposed through the once flourishing island. Hand- cuffed and outraged by her cruel masters, Cuba is fast sinking into a condition of utter lawlessness, despair and ruin.” i L Against a Trust. NEW York, April 20.—[Special sgram to the Ber.] —Lawyer Crain was sent to Al- buny yesterday, bearing a petition signed by numbers of prominent citizens asking the attorney-gencral to institute proceedings against the sugar trust on the ground that it restrained trade. The attorney-general 1ust evening directed that a hes 2 be had upon the complamt. Tammany Hall will be a lead- g spirit_ in the prosecution and General IRoger A. Pryor is among the attorn, tained. ——— Shot Dead i His Own Door. Miseran WeLLs, Tex,, April 20.—[Special Telegram to the Bre.]~The outgrowth of political strife and an investigation into official mat used 12, Whoteley, of this place, to ride ten miles to the residence of County Commissioner James Kay and call him to the door. Then, without further word, Whoteley shot Ray through the he and fled, taking refuge in the mountains armed posse is in pursuit, A Canal Washed Away KANKAUNA, Wis., April 20.—A portion of thebank of the government canal at this place has been washed away., A gang of men has been working all night to close the break and engay in raising the canal. The water carried portion of the flume of the Pulp company’s will, which has shut down in consequenc The Kaukau lumber and manufacturing company’s works 30 closed. —— But Three Burned to Death, ST. Lovis, April 20.—A thorough search of the ruins of Bethel home, which burned last night, resulted in finding the remains of three men—one colored and two white, Inthe hospital are several more burned and biuised. All the lodgers are accounted for. Pecuniary loss is small. Further investigation strengtii- cus the impression that the fire was incen- duary eI Furnished Boulanger Funds, LoNDON, April 20.—Duke Dino, who mar- Miss Curtis, of New York, who at the time of the ceremony was the divorced wife of Frederick Stevens, of New York, furnished money to enable General Boulanger to ntest the election the deparument of Nord. The duke has control of the interest of his wife in the fortune of her former husband, ——— Refuse to Boycott Pool Beer, New Youk, April 20.—It is stated that the Knights of Labor are very bitter towards the Brewery Workers union, and District 49 has refused to boycott pool beer. It is thought the Knights will endeavor to fill the pluces of the stri vith their men. Slept for T y-Three Days. Burrato, N. Y., April 20.—Emma Alt- house, & young woman of Attica, N. Y., who has been subjected to trances, awoke to-day from a sicep of thirty-three days. During her sleep shie has taken only a swall guantity of milk, e A Chicago Fire, 104GO, April 20.—The seven story build- ing, Nos. 238 and 240 Dearborn street, owned and oceupied by ¥. Madelner, distiller, was dumaged $50,000 by fire to-night. g NEWS OF NEBRASKA TOWNS. Beatrice's New Mayor Has a Oone test on His Hands. WAS HIS ELECTION Plattsmouth Wants the Missonrt Pae cific—~A Car of Horses Cremated ~Camp Clarke Scorched— Grant Feeling Good. LEGAL? Contesting the Mayor's Election, Bratrice, Neb., April 20.—[Special Telse gram to the Bre.]—City Marshal Frank Pethond commenced & case in the county court to-day contesting the election of E. O. Kretfinger, recently elected mayor, on the ground of informality in the ballot. John Ellis was nominated for mayor at the citi- zens' caucus, He declined to run and Kret- singer’s name was printed on the ticket headed ‘‘Citizens® Ticket," though not nom- inated by that caucus. Pethond claims these ballots caunot be counted for Kretsinger. Pethond was not renominated by Mayor Kretsinger for marshal at the receut_council meeting, and it now looks as though Pethond wants to oust the mayor in revenge. The case will probably not stop short of the supreme court, Faith in His Own Town. Corumnus, Neb., April 20.—[Special to the Bee.]—The well known firm of J. P. Becker & Co., grain dealers, has dissolved partner- ship by mutual consent. J. N. Taylor con- tinues the business. The career of J. P. Becker has been duplicated by scores of others, who came here in the carly days, grow up with the city and accumulated wealth, but unlike many others he proposes to invest his last dollar if found necessary in the pros- perity of our growing city. Amohg the many improvements for the coming summer, in which he is the moving factor, will be a new Commercial bank building, a magnificent hotel (to cost no less than #20,000), paving Thirteenth street, and manufacturing enter- prises which will _mature before many months. A new Episcopal church will be crected and real estate is rapidly changing hands and prices going up. Want the Missouri Pacific, ® Prarrsmouri, Neb,, April 20.-—[Special to the Bee.] —Plattsmouth will have a veritabla boom this spring if tho numerous enterprises on topic materialize. She has long needed another railroad, and at present the chances are very flatterng that she will have the Missouri Pacific. About a month ago the board of trade instructed its secrctary to write to Mr. 8. H. H. Clark, the manager of the Missouri Pacific road, that Plattsmouth would either vote his rond £30,000 in bonds, or procure suitable right-of-way, if it would build into the city. The secretary a few days ago received word from Mr. Clark, who stated that the proposition was at hand and vould be presented to the board of dircctors. The citizens feel Jubilant and all think thay the prospects for its entering the city are good. It Makes Grant Feel Good. Graxt, Neb., April 20.—[Special Telegram to the Bek]—The advance gang for the Rock Island surveying corps has reached a point twenty miles south of Grant., It is re- ported to-day by a man who claims to know what he is talking about, that the Rock Tsland, which is heading for fhe Wyoming coal fields, will strike all the county seats near its air route. This will insure Grant the road, and our citizens are jubilant over their ood prospects. ‘Will Inspect and Report. Brarrice, Neb., April 20.—[Special Tele- gram to the Bee.]—H. W. Parker, A, V. 8. Saunders and S. K. Davis are the special committee appointed by the council und tax payers to examine the paving of other cities and report the best material for Beatrice to They will visit St. Louis, Ieoria, ngtield, Jacksonville, Galesburg, Chi. z0, Madison, Wis., Omaha, and perhaps other points where brick, stone and cedar blocks are used. Favor the Pontoon Bridge. Pratrssouni, Neb., April 20.—[Special Telegram to the B The proposition of Colonel S, Stewart to build a pontoon bridge opposite the city, was acted upon last evening by the board of trade and passed unanimor The matter will be presented to the city council who, it 18 i accept his proposition. He proposc a 20,000 structure, one-half of which is to be donated by the city in bonds, and are to be paid in five yeavs at the rate of $2,00 & year with interest The Hotel Outlook Good., Prarrsvovtn, Neb., April 20.—[Special Telegram to the Bre.|—The Perkins hotel has been leased to a Mr. Riddle, lately of Wahoo, who will remodel it to such an ex- tentas to make 1t one of the best hotels in the state. It will contain all of the latest hotel improvements. 1t is also rumored that John Fitzgerald, of Lincoln, will remodel his 1 brick’ building in’ this city, and make it o first class hotel. 1f ho doos, the traveling public will have no cause to' coms plain of the hotel facilities of Plattsmouth. Car of Horses Burned. Cmapioy, Neb., April 20.—[Special Tele- gram to the BEe.]—A car of horses canght fire from a spark in the sand hills near Cody to-day and eight horses were burned to death and s1x more seriously injured, The horses were owned by employcs of N, Desparois and_were cnroute to Glenrock, Wyo., to build bridges on the Kremont, Elkhorn & Missouri extension from that poiut, Nebraska City Will Pave, uiasKA Ciry, Nob., April 20 —{Special to the Bee]—The board of public works this morning awarde contract for pay- ing and curbing Dis 0. 1 to Nevins & Co., of Omaha, and according to the petition A majority of the citizens, cypress blocks will be used for paving and sandstone for curbing. Work will begin by May 1and will be completed by November 1, e Fire at Camp Ola Siosey, Neb, April 20.-—[Special Tele- gram to the Ber]—A large fire at Camp Clarke last might destroyed tne general store and postofice owned by C. A. Moore. The mail and stock of goods were all destroyed. The loss is estimated at £5,000 and no jpsur- ance. It is thought to be tije work of an in- cendiary. Plenty of Water Ahead. Louvr Crey, Nob,, April 20.—[Special Telee gram to the Beg.]—Contractor Charies Schoader hus resumed work on our waters works. He has a large force of men em- pl nd expects o hay tew com- Ppleted and in running order in thirty days. Weather Indication For Nebraska: Warmer, fair weather, followed by cooler, thwreatening weather, with light r fresh to brisk variable ally southerly Warmer, fair weather, fol- lowed by threatening ' westier, with leht rains, fresh to brisk southerly winds, Le- comirg variable, Chamberluin and the Liberals, Losvos, April 20.—It {s reported that Chumberlain. has deoided to permanently sever relations with the hbcrn‘ party and will short! cept @ pogition 4P o o). The Telegraph denied that &um;flfi: ] alout o ewtor the cabinet.