Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 24, 1888, Page 1

iz THE OMAHA DALy BEE SEVENTEENTH YEAR. OMAHA, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 24, 1888, NUMBER 341, MURDERED BY HER FATHER. Mrs. Annie Bryant Shot Dead by Her Enraged Parent. HER CHILD BORN BUT A MINUTE. Beduced by a Scoundrel 8he Marries Him, Only to Meet Death as Her Offspring Came Into Existence. Brutal Murder at Curtis. Curris, Neb., May 23.—[Special Telegram to Tne Bee ]--One of the most atrocious crimes in the annals of humanity was perpe- trated about 8 o'clock yesterday morning on the farm of a man named Greenwood, about fifteen miles from Curts, in the ad- Joining county of Lincoln. The victim was Mrs. Annie Bryant, Greenwood’s seventeen year old daughter. ‘While employed in a restaurant here the girl met a young man named Lem Bryant, with whom she kept company until about three months ago, when it was discovered that she was in adelicate condition. She then disclosed the fact to her parents. father Her was very angry and sald he would disown her. Both the girl and her family were highly esteemed, and popular feeling ran very strong against Bryant. This, in connection with the fact that the matter was brought before the grand jury, induced him to marry the girl. He soon abandoned her, however, and re- fused to contribute to her support. Hearing that an indictment was about to be brought against him, Bryant left and has not been heard of since. The condition of the girl was such that she was unablo to work and was compelled to soek shelter at her home in Lincoln county. Her father at first refused to let her come back but finally yielded to the mtercessions of her mother. He brooded a gooa deal over the disgrace to his name which Annie had brought upon the family and frequently ex- hibited symptoms of insanity which grew more marked as the time for her confine- ment approached. Yesterday morning Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliff were on the way to town and were passing by Greenwood’s house when Mrs. Green- ‘wood came rushing from the house with an infant babe in her arms, mot yet dressed, exclaiming “‘For = God's sake, take Annie’s baby and take care of it, for Greenwood has shot her. Don’t' come near the house for he threatens to shoot the first person who comes there.” Annie had given birth to the childa few minutes before her father came and he drew his revolver and shot and killed her. A posse of citizens left for the scene of the murder at once. State Sunday School Association. York, Neb., May 22.—|Specinl Telegramn to Tne Bee.]—The annual convention of the State Sunday school association assembled in this city yesterday afternoon. The workof the afternoon was deferred until evening on ac- count of Sherifft Hamilton's funeral, which ‘wis being held in the Methodist church. The address of welcome.was made by Mayor Wyckoff. The response was by President C. C. White of Valparaiso. Nearly three hundred delegates are in the city and near], every county is represented. Rev. J. N, Presson of Elwood, conducted the praise meeting. Rev. Willard Scott of Omaha, de- livered a fine address and chose for his sub- ject ‘‘More Room.” Ralph Wells of New York city, delivered an address on the theme of “How to Use the Bible.” The committees appointed are on international Sunday 8chool work, envoliment, uuditing and nom- inating. To-morrow the following programme will be carried out: In the morning reports will be read by the executive committee, statistical secretary, treasurer and special committees, followed by papers on “The Sunday School, & Train- ing School, for Intelligent,Stable and Useful rch Members,” President D. B. Perry, te; *“The Use of the Bible in the Sunduy School,” Rev. J. D. Stewart; Aurora; *‘The Work Outside the School,” Rev. J. G. Tate, Shelton. In the afternoon sections will discuss sub- jects as follows from 2 until 8 o'clock: “Pas- tors and Supcrintendents,” in the convention room, led by Mr. Wells; "“Primary Teachers and Officers,” in the M. E. church parlors, led by Mrs. M. M. Bailcy; “County Scereta ries and Officers,” in the Baptist church, led by E. F. Phelps, Aurora. At 8 o'clock the convention will reassemble and the balance of the afternoon will be devoted to temper- ance work, opening with a “Greeting from the W. C. T. U.," by Mrs. C. A. Carscadden, state superintendent of seientific instroction ‘“‘Bible Temperance,” President W. F. Ring: land, Hostings; “The Temperance Cause in the Sunday School,” W. Henry, M. D,, Pawnee City, Iu the evening_addresses will be delivered by Mrs. Mattic M. Bailey and Ralph Wells. Saunders County Court Matters. Wanoo, Neb, May 23,—[Special to Tug Ber.]—For the past eight days the district court has been in session with Judge Marshall on the bench, and in that time four cases out of 150 have bee disposed of. At this rate Baunders county will never have her district vourt docket cleared. ‘The cases disposed of have boen of more than usual interest and importance. The case of Jefferson against C. M, Pickett, in which a verdict for £1,000 was rendered in favor of the plaintiff, was for false imprisonment. Mr, Jefferson had the misfortune to look like some one else who had been guilty of disposing of mort- guged property aud was arrested and i, prisoned by Pickett, who at that time was not an oficer, and when he was re- leased he = brought. his action for damages with the above result. The case of Sornborger against Sanford has been of deep interest. Sornborger, who was then Sanford, was loaning mon and the 0ld gentleman came west and found, s he thought, that his son-iu-law was ot using the money for the purpose for which it was entrusted to him, and secured from somebody & chattel mortgage on nearly all his posscasious, including_u largo and valua- ble law library, for about #),000. Two years ago Sanford sought to foreclose the mortgage and took possession of the library, and Sorn- borger replevied, setting up that the mort- gage was obtained under threats of prosecu- tion for embezzlement, which constitutea duress, and was therefore void. The jury in the case rendered a verdict to-day giving the possession of the library to Soruborger, and Bolding that the mortgage was void. = The casc of the State against W. S. Wilson for shooting with mtent to kill Cary at Ashland last February is now occupying the atteution of the court and jury, Some years ago o son-in-law to for the latter, Ly A Pow Wow of Braves. Cuaproy, Neb, May 23.—[Special Telo gram to Tue k —The Indians at Ch enne sgency are holding a conference in re- gard to surrendering the land recently opened. The conference commences on the 21st inst., und consists of all the chiofs and under cbiefs of the agency. clpals are Red Cloud, Bpitiea Man-Afraid-of-His Horse, Tall Little Chief. and Bear Red Cloud is the grand mogul. ‘The sentiment expressed so far is against surrendering the laud and a general disap- probation of the inanuer of remueration received from the government. The gen .eral opinjon of & number of squaw men Who surrender the land is that it will be almost impossible to get the requisite number of In. dians to sign. There are a large number of squaw men who own large herds of stock, and they are allowed to range their cattle and horses at will on the reservation, They are doing their utmost to induce the Indians not to give up the lau ——— An Imposing Funeral, Yonk, Neb,, May 23.—[Special Telegram to Tie Bee.]—The funeral of Sheriff Hamil- ton occurred from the Methodist church in this city this afternoon. All business houses were closed in accordance with the procla- mation of the mayor, and business of all kinds was entirely suspended. The new court. house was draped in mourning and a deep gloom pervaded the entire community. The funeral was in charge of the masonic fra- ternity and was the largest ever known in this part of the state. The procession was composed of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Grand Army, fire department, county and city officers, members of the bar, United Workmen and a com- any of National Guards headed a band, about one hundred carriages com- pleting the grandest funeral cortege ever seen n the west. The sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Dudley of Stromsburg, a life long friend of the deceased. The Masonic cere- monies at the grave were conducted by Major A. G. Hastings of Lincoln, past grand master, and were very impressive. The loss of Sheriff Hamilton to the county and state can never be replaced. His position as grand marshal of the state fairis also made va- cant, $ PR SR, Ransacked the Court House. WiLner, Neb,, May 22.—(Special to Tug Bee.]—One of the boldest attempts at rob- bery that has occurred at this place for years came to light this morning, when it was discovered that during the night “‘mem- bers of the light-footed gang" had ransacked the entire court house during the night. But, as fortune favored Wilber's cit- izens, the thieves obtained nothing whatever inany of the various rooms that they had gone through of any value. In the sherift’s office where the safe was blown open 10 was obtained, while in the treasurer’s office, where at least £300 had been stored away in the large vaults, the thieves had evidently become disgusted be- fore they attempted to open the iron doors. In the county clerk’s and judge’s office noth- ing was done but disturbing some papers that were of little value. As yet no clue has been obtained as to_the perpetrators, and if we can judge from indi- cations it is hardly likely that they will ever be discovered. i e The Prohibitionists Appeal. Wanoo, Neb., May 28.—[Special to Tue Bee.]—Last night the city council again took up the hearing of the remonstrance against applications for saloon licenses, and finished the hearing in the cases against the appli- cations of John D. Ryan and Mary Simonides, overruled the objections of the remonstrators and decided to grant licenses, The remon- strators appealed to the district court and the cases will probably be heard there this week, In theiriremonstrance against the ap- plication of Mary Simonides they took the ground that a license could not be legally gruuu.‘d to any woman, citing section 1 of the locumb law in support of their position, ‘which says that the applicant must be a man of respectable character, ete. The council secmed to think that the word man as used in the section was meant to include women as well, and sat down on the point raised by the prohibitionists, ——— Murderer Dumkee Suicides. Coruspus, Neb,, May 28.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bge]—Albert Dumkee, who murdered his wife a few weeks ago and was to have have had his trial to-day, committed suicide by hanging himself in his cell, using his suspenders and a_handerchief for the noose. He is supposed to have committed the deed about 5 0. m., and he was cold in death when the sheriff came with his_break- fust two hours after. When found he was hanging to the iron grating of his cell, his feet, almost touching the floor. A letter was found written in German, stating that he was tired of being in jail, wished to save the further cxpense, and asked to be od beside his murdered wife in the c cemetery. There was great excitement at the court house all day, throngs of citizens and visitors in the city going there to get a glimpse of the dead man. No doubt existea a8 to his guilt of the crine churged. Commencement E EnGAk, Neb, May 23.—[Special to Tug Bre.]—The first commencement exercises of the Edgar high school will oceur Friday night, May 25, at the M. E. church of this city. The class finishes the major grade of the state university, and_are os follows: Mr. Clarence Avey,’ Mr. Ed Gunn, Mr. Elmer Baker, Mr. James Ronsey, Miss Opal B Miss Sallie’ Montgomery” and Miss Magg Christy. Chancellor Manatt will confer the diplomas, and Prof. Thrasher, superintend- ent, Will address the class. rcises at Edgar. plac oaiial Stopped the Rehearsal. Beatnice, Nob., May 23.—[Special to Tur Bee.]—A fatal accidental shooting occurred at & school house in the southwestern part of the county near Diller last night. In re- hearsing for an amateur presentation of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” J. W. Fouls, teacher of the school, pomted a pistol at Sumuel Stump, thinking it was not loaded, It cx- ploded' s usual, killing Stump almost in- stantly. The coroner was summoned but held 1o inquest, being satisfied the shooting was accidental. Stump's remains will be taken to his home in Appanoose county, lowa, to-morraw, _Foul is almost frantic with grief, iy Brought Home a Bride. FremMoNT, Nob,, May 22.—[Special to Tue Bee,|—Prof. J. A. Hornberger, superintend- ent of the Fremont city schools, arrived home Jast evening with a bride from JIowa. The latter was Miss Emily Purkhiser, and they were married yesterday at ada, 1 “The bride is a taleuted young lady and Prof. Hornberger, who bas had chargeof our schools for i year has shown himself an able und enthusiastic educator. She Wagan Opium Fater. GueeLEY CENTER, Neb., May 23.—[Special Telegram to Tur Bee.]—Mrs. Houston, wife of Dr. Houston, a former practitioner of St. Paul, but' now residing nine miles southeast of here, committed svicide last evening by cutting her throat, Both the wind pipe and jugular vein were completely severed. She was addicted to the use’ of opium, and while suffering from the luck of it took her life. Another Wreck Near Benkleman. BexKLEMAN,Neb., May 23— [Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee|—The second wreck within a week, occurred this morning on the B. & M. near Parks Station, this county, An east-bound freight struck a broken rail and completely demolished twelve cars loaded with coal. Nobody was injured, but pas- sengers were delayed a few hours, T Blue Springs Will Shine By Night. Brue Sprixas, Neb., May 23.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee.)—Our city council last night granted the franchise for an elec- tric light plant and a system of lights to be operated in Blue Springs to Alexander Stew- art and Ora Richards. They intend to have the systew cowpleted in about two mouths, i Failure at Filley. Beariuce, Neb, May 24.--[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.] -Barton & Fullgr, goan. eral merchants at Filley, have been closed on chattel mortgages on their stock to whole- amoynting to ‘about #4000, claims W cowe in will swell the in- debteduess to #7,000. Cause of faiure, dull Ave intervsted ‘o inducing the Iydipus not to | trade and abitity 1o make collgctions: FIVE MINUTES WILL BE NEXT. ‘With Night Sessions to Hurry the Tariff Through. WORK ON THE REPUBLICAN BILL. Condition of Crops in lowa and Da- kota~Late Land Decisions for Nebraskans—General Sheri- dan's Illness. Tariff Again By Tuesday. WasniNeros Bureav toe OMana Bee, 518 FOURTBENTII STRERT, } Wasminsaron, D. C., May 28, Chairman Mills said this afternoon that if next Monday was not given up to measures for the District of Columbia in the house work on the tariff bill would be resumed. It will come up on Tuesday anyway. Ho says the first important movement will be to se- cure night sessions, with & view to complet- ing the proposed amendments within three or four weeks, 8o as to get the measure out of the way in the house, by the 15th or 20th of June at the farthest. He expects the republicans to protest against this, but he has a majority withhim and will undoubtedly secure night sessions. REPUBLICANS AT WORK ON A TARIFF BILL. A republican member 8f the committee on ways and means told me to-night that the question of free sugar and the attitude of Judge Kelley on the subject had brought them to a standstill in their efforts to com- pile a bill to be offered as a substitute to the one pending consideration. Judge Kelley is unalterably opposed to free sugar or to re- ducing the duty on sugar to any extent. The republicans have the greatest respect for the judge, but this one of his colleagues antici- pated that there would be free sugar or some- thing to that effect in the republican il When 1 asked him what he thought would be the form of the Dbill which the republicans will offer as a substitute for the Mills bill, and when it would be completed, he said: “I think we will take the duty from aleohol to be used in the arts, making a reduction in the income of $6,000,000 a year. We will put all grades of sugar on the free list, excepting probably one or two of the highest grades, on which we will retain a sufticient duty to pay @ bounty of 2 cents a pound on that product inthe Umted States. Our sugar product amounts 1o about 5,000,000, and we pay about £5,600,000 a year sugar imports. This will make a reduction on sugar of £50,000,000. We will accept practically what the demo- crats propose in regard to internal rev- enues, removing all the duties on to- bacco excepting in the form of cigars and cigarettes, and also abolishing the license of tobacco and liquor dealers, making a reduc- tion on the internal revenue of §24,500,000. In all this is a reduction of 80,000,000 in round figures. This is the essence of the skeleton of the bill we now have under dis- cussion and which we are turning over at our nightly conferences.’ “There were a lot of propositions on the sugar question,” continued the member, ““but those which were most _seriously con: sidercd outside of the ones I have indicated made all sugar below 13 Dutch standard duty free, and retained the duty on the grades above 13 Dutch standard. That was rejected because it proposed to retain the duties upon all sugar which could come upon the table. Another proposition was to retain just enough duties on sugar to maintain the refineries. Still another proposition was made to meet the argument of the democrats t0 the effect that if we make sugar free Cuba and other sugar producing countries will levy an export tax equal to our present duty, which would thus make our sugars as high as at present and turn all of the duties we now receive to the foreign sugar producing countrics. It was suggested that we could prevent this by the insertion of a prohibitory or retaliatory clause, but this was rejected. I do not expect to sec the bill completed under a week or ten days before the fi vote is taken on the Mills bill. This will give us advantage of the knowledge we will gain in the debate under the five-minute rule, "The substitute bill we will present will meet the approval, I think, of the entire repbulican side of the house.” CONDITION OF CRROPS TN TOWA. The bulletin on the condition of er issucd to-day from the department_ of culture has no reports from Nebraska, although neatly every one of the southern states is_represented. The following from the port relates to the condition of grow- ing wheat in Iowa: “Winter wheat has barely held its own since April i. It has suffered quite generally, and in some sections quite bad by dry weather.” “The following is in respect to the changes in the area of crops in lowa: *‘There i gencral and marked falling off in the acr of spring whe: Ompa 1 e This is attributable to fear of chinch bu and low pric Barley is the same, though perhups it has not suf 80 extensively. The fields heretofore going to, and now left by, wheat and barley, will be planted to oats and corn, oats probably taking the greater share, hence a marked increase in the areas of these crops, From/'the natural drift. of farming in this state: there should be a decided increase in the areas of meadow land and pasture; but, instead, they have varely held their own, This is owing not only to the poor germination of seed the vear, but to the fact that many fields already in sod were turned last fall and this spring —fields that had been yielding unsatis- factory returns the past two years, In Dakota it is stated that farmers are sceling with all the force possible. The spring was so backward that work was de- layed about ten days, and part of th 1 Iv owed for wheat will be used for oats - y and corn, Wheat and a portion of the oat crop is already in, Frostoccurred nearly every night during April, which also 1 tarded work, and the wind has b 80 high for the pu n days that sceding and dragging have been almost impossible, The increase in the area of wheat over last year in Dakota is slight, NEBRASKA LAND DECISIONS. Nebraska land decisions were to-day ren- dered by the secretary of the wterior as fol- lows : Adam Hohmann vs. Phoebe J. appeal of the former holding for ca his timber culture entry in the Niob; trict: affirmed. Frank Dixon vs. M ar. 28 ‘ott, an llation ara di §. Southerland, appeal of the latt for cancellation her timb the Grand cultu Islund distriet; afirme John H. Blanchard, ditto, Me- appeal of tho latter on a protest made by Ira J. Burleson to the proof offered on pre-cmption by Martin Devine, re- jecting the latter’s testimony and holding the entry for cancellatio: affirmed. W. H. Stoner vs, Lucas 8. Wiard, appeal of the former from the holding for cancellation and dismissal of contest fora timber culture entry in the Niobrara district; affirmed. The pision in the case of Robert C. Callahan ve. John L. Burke, appeal of the former from a holding for cancellation of timber culture and pre-emption claims in the North Platte district, was also afirmed. GENERAL BHERIDAN IMPROVING, Upon inquiry at the residence of General Sheridan to-night it was stated the general had improved during the = after noon and was considerably better, Thero was & report circulated » capitol to-day to the effect that heridan was dangerously ill an, uftering from faity degenergtion of the This was donied 57 Tehamh 8 iR | I, where it is contended that the gene trouble grows out of exhiaustion and nervous- ness, MISCELLANEOUS. Representative Dorsey was called to pre- ide over the house awhile yesterday and Jarlisle, and gave evi- dence of good executiye abilily. "A wan here by the nawe of Charles J. Fox offers to bet $1,000 -that General Black will receive more voles ab th¢ St Louis conven- tion for vice president than any other man from Illinois, Prrny 8, Heatn, Nebraska and lowa Pensions. WasiINGTON, May 8.~[Special Telegram to Tnr Bee.)—The following pensions were granted Nebraskans to.day: Original inva- lid—Henry O. Maxon, Westerville; J. A. Stanley, Wymore, Restoration—Ames Holk- yard, Pawnee City. Increase—Joseph Sturd, Long Pine; Thomas Carroll, Syre; James W, Greer, Brewster; James Anderson McCor- mick, Palisade. Pensions for Jowans: Original invalid— Ira Vincent, Atlantic; Joseph Ernst. Maple- ton: J. R. Butter, Washta; . 13, Matattey, Kalone; C. E. ffuller, Sioux City; H. L. Wagmer, Davenport; 8. C. Harlin, Chariton} B. R. Shipley, Big 8prings; J. A. Singley, Moulton, - Incrense—Samuel Neptune, Chari- ton; Rufus Brayton, Nugent: Samuel Good, East Des Moines; Charles Molte, Irvington. Reissue and incréase—J. T. Harriman, Grin- nell. Mexican survivors—C. S. Jenkins, Correctionville; Thomas D, McCrea, Hawk- eye. Both Parties at the Tariff, WasHINGTON, May 23.—The republicans in the house have formally decided to decline the acceptance of Mills' proposition to dis- pense with consideration of the tarff bill under the five-minute rule. The democratic members of the ways and means committee are hard at work upon amendments proposed by democrats endeayv- oring to dispose of them before the end of the week, 80 that the house can enter upon con- nxdaf‘nuon of the bill for amendment next week. The republicans are confident they will be able to agree upon a substitute for the Mills bill and the conference « has already agreed upon several of the leading points of the measure, but it is their present plan to allow the consideration of the !mlming bill to run along under the five-minute rule for some time in order to fully disclose in debate the sentiments of all the members of the party. Arm) News. ‘WasniNaToN, May 23.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee.]—Captain Byron Dawson, Ninth cavalry, having been found incapacitated for active service by an army retiring board, is granted leave of absence until further orders on account of dwsability, Upon the campletion of the movement of his regiment from the Department of Texas to the Department of Dakota, First Lieuten- ant James B. Hickey, Eighth cavalry, will repair to New York Ui!&' and report in son to the superintendent of the recruiting service. National Bur Association. WASHINGTON, May 23.—The convention of delegates from state and local bar associa- tions of the country, having for its object the formation of u national bar association, met agaiu in session this morning and adopted a constitution. The first annual meeting will be held in Cleveland, O., August 8. Colonel James O. Broadhead, of St. Louis, was elected presinent for the comng year, and .’S. Worthington, of Washington, and Judge Johu H. Doyle, of Toledo, vice-presi- dents, Reported Pavorably. ‘WasimiNGTON, May 23.—The senato commit- tee on agriculture has ordered a favorable re- port on the Hatch bill to enlarge the duties of the department of sgriculture and make it an executive department. The committee has, however, struck out all that })orlion of the bill which looks tg_the trausfer of the :vculhcr bureau to the department of agricul- ure. Gone to Philadeiphia. ‘WASHINGTON, My 28.—President and Mrs, Cleveland left Washlngton at 11 this morn- ing for Philadelphia to attend the Presby- terian anniversary. They will hold a recep- tion at Overbrook this afternoon. The pres- idenv will return to Washington to-morrow, but Mrs. Cleveland will remain with friends for about a week. Postal Changes. Wasnigroy, May 28.—([Special Tele- gram to Tur Bee|~The following Towa postmasters were appointed: Edward F. Connor, Quincy, Adams county, vice Luke R. Jones, resigned; Abram W. Bowman, “Tuscega, Decatur county, vice J. C. Varney, removed. Washington Brevities, The house committee on appropriations has ordered an unfavorable report on Repre- sentative Outhwaite’s bill appropriating $113,000 to defray the expenses of the gov- ;_'I'iunl-m. at the Cleveland exposition next ) o conferces on the pension appropria- tion bill were advised to accept the senate amendment allowing soldiers' widows to draw pensions from the date of their hus- bands’ death The senaté committee on appropriations has completed consideration of the Indian appropriation bill and will probably report it to-morrow. [t has made a net reduction of $220,000, making a total appropriation of $5,172,000 in round numbers, ———— A LIFE THROWN AWAY. A New York Millionaire “Who Mar- ried His Cook. New York, May 23.—[Special Telegram to Tue k —At his home at East Neck, L. L, Robert C. Townsend, a well-known mil- lionaire-member of the Union club, of this city, lies dead. He was a son of Robert C. Townsend, for many years a prominent so- ciety man, and from whom be inherited over £1,000,000. He was only forty-one years of age, a brilliant college graduate, held an estab- 1ed position in society, had traveled in Europe, enjoying all the advantages of great wealth, and had thrown his life away in reck- less dissipation, He belonged to a fast set. He married an educated and refined lady, but fell in love with his cook. When th took Mr. Clark’s house they kept one, “*Mary Ann Murphy,” an Irish girl, but recently come to ry. The girl soon began to ob- tain a cortain influence or power over Townsend, who, unknown to the so-called Mrs, Townsend, devoted much attention to her, She was of short stature, blue eyes and a devoted Catholie. He secured a special dispensation by telegraph, he becoming Catholic, and they wi married. Mrs, Townsend was absent meanwhile and when she returned the coek drove her out, Town- send alleging that he was never married to her. His wife, however, induced him to ‘gely change his habits and forsake his old haunts, There is mueh speculation as to the contents of the will., In case it is found he nas left his fortune to his wife it will be contestes To-day, the widow is the only woman present at the home of the dead man, who is abandoned by all else. s 1 Contract Labor, ,—[Special Tele- gram to Tug Bee]—Judge Wallace, of the United States court, has overruled the de- murrer of the Holy Trinity church, New York, to the distrjet attorney’s complaint that Rev. E. Walpole Warren, the pastor of the church, was imported from London under contract of service for the church, T court Lolds that, while congress may ng ha utended the act against foreign con- tract labor to apply to ministers, it does so apply and its plain language must be ob o L Banker France Discharged. CuEYENNE, Wyo., May 23.—[Special Tele- gram to Tuk Beg, }—James France, the cor- rupt banker of Rawlins, who was indicted for fraudulently recciving deposits after his bank was insolyent, was discharged from custody yesterday, the indictment agaiust bim being quasied on techuical grounds. - ~ Weather Indications. For Nebr: and Towa—Slightly warmer fair weather, light to fresh variable winds, For Dakota -Slightly warmer faic weather, winds becoming [rosh southel S IT'S PALMER AGAINST FIFER. Sucker State Unterrified Assemble at Springfleld. USUAL CLEVELAND PLATFORM. General John M. Palmer Nominated for Governor — Pennsylvania Democrats Meet at Harrisburg. Illinois Democrats, Serivarieno, 1L, May 23.—The demo- cratic state convention was called to order at noon by Hon. Erskine M. Phelps, chairman of the state central committee. The call of the convention was read by Secretary Nizo, after which Chairman Phelps delivered a brief congratulatory address. Phelps then announced, as temporary officers of the con- vention, as agreed upon by the state central committee General Jesse J. 3’hllllpu, of Montgomery, chairman; . J. Mize, of Macon, uocremu J. B. Craig, of Calls, T. H. Stokes, of Logan and W. F. Beck, of Richland, assistant secretaries. General Phillips was escorted to the chair and ad- dressed the convention. After districts were called and committees announced a recess was taken until 2 o’clock. convention reassembled at 2 o'clock, but it was not until 3:50 that the committee on credentials was ready to report. After this committee's report the committee on perma- nent organization reported, recommending that the temporary organization be made permanent and adding several assistant sec- retaries. The report was adopted. The committee on delegates-at-large to the na- tional convention, presidential electors-at- large and staté committeemen-at-large re- ported as follows: O Delegates-at-Large to the National Conven- tion—~Willlam R. Morrison, Monroe; William C. Goudy, Cook; N. E, Worthington, Peoria, and James S, Ewing, McLean. Alternates—Alfred Arendorff, Sangamon; S.'S. Marshall, Hamilton; A. A. Goodrich, Jersey, and C. . Crafts, Cook. Presidential Electors-at-Large—M. C. Crawford, Union; Charles H. Swab, Cook. State Central ' Committeemen-at-Large— Thomas W. McNeely, Menard; S. P. Com- min, Fultonj Delos P. Phelps, Warren; J. W. Richards, Cook; Johu Powers, Cook ‘W. B. Brinton, Douglas; George W. Payne, Cook. The report was adopted. The report of the committee on resolutions was presented and adopted as follows : The democracy of the state of Illinois, in convention assembled, earnestly endorse the administration and acts of President Cleve- land. They deem him to have proved him- self by his wise and conservative course, and Dy his faithful and efficient discharge of his tfiicial duties, worthy of the confidence of all ohe people and entitled to the loyal support hf that political party whose illustrious leader ae is. Public good demands his renomination und re-election to the chief magistracy of the oation. We admire his candor and applaud his courage 1n voicing in his recent message to congress upon the present tariff, the dem- ocratic doctrine that the constitutional tax power of the government 1s exhausted when the government has, by means of it, exacted from the people a suflicient amount of rey- enue to mect the necessary expense of gov- ernment, economically administered. In the raising of such revenue they insist that the government lay its taxes in such manner as to make, as far as practicable, luxuries rather than the necessaries of life bear the burden of governmental expense, and thit théy be not levied in such manner as to create class-distinction and yfim&w busmess favoritism and breed trusts and monopolies. Not less urgent they believe is the demand for reform in state taxation than in the na- tion, and they call the secrious attention of the voters of Illnois to the ecnormous in- crease in the oxpenditure of public money by the present republican administration for the support of the state government, in it- self a cause of the utmost concern to tax- payers. So alarmingly have these expendi- tures increased that the people were taxed to raise the sum or $22,808,000 for the year 1887, a sum almost §1,600,000 in excess of the former year. - A sum 0 large demohstrates that the longer the republican party remrins in power in the state the more corrupnt and extravagant it grows and justifies the de- mand of the people for a coange, not only to the end that such extravagance shall coase, but that proper investigation may be had to ascertain if the money has been honestly expended. The democratic party favor full govern- mental inquiry into the causes of the present disturbed condition of the industrial world and demand such legislation, state and uational, as will remove unjust burdens from those who .abor, and they also favor laws to encourage and provide arbitration in dis- putes that affect \n-lblir‘ welfare. The people of Illinois call upon congress to make provision for the construction of a great national waterway between the great lnkes and the Mississippi river sufiicient for the largest inland commerce and for nayal defense, as proposed by the waterway convention held in Pecoria, October, 1887, and endorsed and approved by tho pational waterways convention held in Memphis, October, 1887, and by the national farmers' congress’ held in Chicago, November, 1857, and the democ- racy of 1ilinois requests the national conven- tion to make this question part of its declara- tion and platform. They cordially commend the energetic action and liberal _course of administration of Grover Cleveland In administering all pension laws for the benefit of un diers and their familics by which the have been rapidly adjusted und comfort and happiness brought to the homes of thousands who, by inefliciency and neglect in the former administration of pension laws, have been wronged and neglected. Resolved, That the demoeratic party is op- poscd to non-resident foreign holders of lands in the United States. The democratic party fayors no legislation restricting the emigra- tion and naturalization of houest men who come desiring to assume and to discharge the duties of proper citizenship. A resolution was also adopted thanking President Cleveland for appointing Hon. M. W. Fuller chief justice of the United States supreme court. A. J. Bell of Peoria, John M.%Palmer of Sangamon, W. A. J. Sparks of Clinton, and Henry Seiter of St. Clair, were named as wdidates for governor. The first ballot seeded, but before the result was an- nounced Seiter and Bell were withdrawn, The roll call went on and when the lust county had been reached it was apparcnt that General Palmer had recewved a largo majority of the votes, and without the result being apnounced he was declared the nom- ince of the convention by acclamation, Hon. A. J. Bell, of Peoria, was thoen nominated for lieutenant governor by accla- mation, N. Ricks of Christian, was nominated for seeretary of state by acclama- tion, Charles Wacker of Cook, was nowminated for ate treasurer by acclama- tion, Jawes G cShane of Cook, William Prentiss of McDonough, and Jacob R. Croighton of Wayne, were named for_ attor- ney general. McShane was withdrawn Prentiss withdrew his own name and moved Ul nomjpatiop of Mr. Cpoighton be wado by acclamation, Which was dont, Business ' was_ suspended and General Palmer addressed the convention briefly Homer Bevans of Cook, Johu Laudg of Edwards, Samuel T Busey of Cham- paign, aud Jobn Cuuningham of Coles, were nominated for trustees of the Illinois uni- versity. ‘The following district delegates to the St. ouis convention were reported: First llstrict, William Fitzgerald, Chicago, and Thorp Gagan, Chicago ond, Daniel Corkery, Chicago, und R, Bunker, " 'Chicago; ' Third Michael Ryan and John A. King, Chicago; Fourth, A. Hoffman, William Dévine, Chi: cago; Fifth, Pbilip Scheckler, Aurora, and J. Deunison, Waukegan; Sixth, Jumes MeNamara, Freeport, and Johu Lake, Rock- ford; Seventh, K. C. Johnson, Sterling, and Charles Dunbam, Geneseo; Bighth, . C. Haley, Joliet, and James Duncan, Ottawa; Niyth, Jamgs Snuth, Chatsworth, and J, E. Patrick, Sheldon; Tenth, Matthew Henne- berry, Peoria, and Ferris Cook, Galesburg; Eleventh, C. C. Ward, McComb, and D. P. Phelps, Monmouth; Tielfth, John J ones, Carrollton, and J, M. Bush, Pittsfield! Thirteenth, James W. Patton, Springfield, and William D, Maus, Pekin; _Fourtcenth, James T. Hablitt, Lincoln, and James P. Lil* lard, Bloomington ; Fifteenth, H. 8. Tanner, Paris, and E. 8, 'E. Kimbrough, Danvill Sixteenth, James Dickinson, Lawrenceville, and W. F. Beck, Olney; Seventoenth, T, B! Murray, Vandalia, and Thomas N. Thornton, Shelbyville; Eighteenth, A. S, Wilderman, Belleville, and W. C. Wheeler, Bdwardsville} Nineteenth, W. S. Cantrell, Benton, and T. E. Merritt, 'Salom; Twentieth, W. H.'Green, Cairo; and G. W. Hill, Murphysboro. Pennsylvania Democrats, Harrisnvra, Pa., May 23, —The démocratio state convention to elect four delegates-at- large to the national convention and to ratify the nomination of delegates to the national convention from each congressional distriot, and to nominate electors and a candidate for the supremo judgeship, was called to order at10:30 this morning. Williamn Hensel, of Lancaster, was elected temporary chairman, Upon taking the chair Mr. Hensel spoke briefly of the prospects of the democratic party, after which the subordinate oficers of the temporary organization were made perma- nent ofticers of the convention. The conven- tion then took a recess until 2 o'clock. The committee on resolutions of the state convention held a meeting immediately after the body had taken a recess. KEx-Con- gressman Storm offered a set of resolutions, one of which was in regard to the tariff. It declared a revision of the tariff laws nec- essary with a view to their simplification; the cfix;rectlon of their incongruities and in- equalfties; the regulation of duties in such a manner as will put American industry on & firm_ and permanent basis covering the difference of wages in this country and in foreign countries, the abolition of taxes on raw ma- terial for manufactures, and relief of the peo- ple from useless and onerous taxes and from extortion by vrusts and monopolies controll- ing the prices of the common necessaries of life. A hearty and emphatic endorsement is given to the recommendations of President Cleveland’s last annual message to congress, A recommendation was made to congress to ))rompui;‘[mnn the revenue bill reported from the committee on ways and means; the reso- lution urges the democratic representatives in congress from Pennsylvania to give it their earnest and undivided support. Saunders, of Philadelphia, then offered a substitute for the tariff section of Storm’s proposed platform, The substitute reaffirms the principles of the democratio platform of 1884, and endorses the president's message, but makes no mention of the Mills bill. The resolution offered by Storm was adopted by the committee and will be re- ported to the convention, It was 2:35 before the convention was called to order. William A. Wallace was made permanent president of the body, and on taking the platform he dehvered a lengthy address. BThe platform endorses Cleveland and op- poses trusts of all kinas. Delegates-at-large were selected as follows: C. F. Boyle, W. T. Muchler, L. C. Cassidy and W. L. Scott. Judge J. B. McCullom was nominated for su- preme judge, and after naming district dele- gates and electors the convention adjourned. ‘Wisconsin Pronhibitionists. MapisoN, Wis, May 23.—There were nearly four hundred delegates in attendance upon the prohibition state convention, when T, C. Richmond, of Madison, called the body to order. He madea brief address. Captain J. F. Cleghorn, of Clinton, was made perma- nent chairman, and J. B. Smitn, of Hudson, secretary. T. C. Richmond and S. D. Hast- ings of Madison, £. C. Durant of Racine and Mrs. Amy Kellogg Morse of Durand were elected delegates to the national convention. The convention then adjourned, Mississippi Democrats. JACKSON, Miss., May 23.—The state demo- cratic convention was held here to-day. Ex- Governor J. M. Stone was made permanent ahairman. A memorial from the Woman's Christian Temperance association asking tbat the convention indorst prohibition principles was referred to a committee, but it was not reported on. The delegates-at- large are W. H. Sjms, H. H. Taylor, W. . Martin and C. B. Calhoun Lone Star Democrats. Fonr Worrn, Tex., May 23.—The demo- cratic state convention adopted a platform which, among other things, opposes any fur- ther agitation of the stato prohibition ques- tion. The delegates-at-large “ar 3, J. Throckmorton, D. C. Giddings, George Clark aud Horace Cliilton. Republican Delegates to Chicago. Sr. Josern, Mo., May 23.—[Special Tele gram to Tne Bee.]—The republicans of the Fourth congressional district met in conven- tion in this city to-day and elected John Albus, ir., of this city and J. A. Sanders of ounty, delegates to the republican convention at Chicago. Nortn Carolina Democrats. RaLziam, N. C., May 23.—The republican state convention to-day organized by the choice of James F. Boyd as permanent chairman, Hon. H. O. Dockery was nomi- nated for governor by ‘acclamation. g IN OMAHA TO-DAY. Arrival in St. Joseph of Licutenant Governor Robinson, of Georgia. St Joseri, Mo, May 23.—[Special Tele- gram to Tie Bee.]—The special train bearing Lieutenant Governor Robinson and party of cighteen, of Augusta, who are making a tour through the west, arrived in this city at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, over the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs, The party was met at the union depot by the reception com- mittee in carriages and escorted to the board of trade rooms, where an informal receptlon was held, They were then given in char, of the ent, inment committee and driven over the ¢ three hours, At o’clock the party was driven to the Benton club, where they were Entertained until 11.0’cloc! when they left for their private car. At ck the tram left for Omaha, where th will be entertained by the board of trade of that city, A washout at Waldron delayed the special train containing the excursionists an hour and a half. e Ly They Must Have Passports, STRASBURG, May 23.—A decree in relation to Frenchmen entering Alsace Lorraine has been published. It provides that all tr: entering Alsace-Lorraine from France, whether they are merely passing through these provinces or whether they propose to take up their residence therein, must present ssports signed by the ( vis and datad not more than one year prior to the time of presentation. Germans arriving from France, and inhabitants of the French frontier districts coming into Alsace- Lorraine on business, are exempt from the conditions of this decree if they can satisfy the froutier police as to the truth of their claiws, e Fixing Reduced Rates, * Ciicaco, May 23.—The Western States passenger association to-day agreed that ox- cursion rates for visitors may be made on the oceasion of college commencements taking place at this season of the year at various points in the territory of the associution, It was also decided that the Illinois state militia_going to and from the state encamp- ments during the months of June, July and August may be transported at a special rate of 1 cent per mile as heretofore. il A Girl Aceidentally Shot. St Josers, Mo., May 23.—[Speciial Tele- gram to Tug Beg.]—Miss Mattie Chonning, of Bigelow, Mo., while attending @ party av Big Lake, pear that place last mt“' Wi accidentally shot in the sboulder by W.'J. Schotz, one of the party. It will probably prove fatal. A FRIGHTFUL DOUBLE WRECK, Rock Island and Wabash Bridges Both Give Way. FIVE PEOPLE LOSE THEIR LIVES, The First Train Crashes Through the Bridge But the Oatastrophe s Discovered Too Late to Save the Second. Disaster Follows Disnster. KANSAS CITy, Mo., May 23.—[Specal ‘Telo- gram to Tue Bee |—A double wreok of freight trains occurred this morning near Randolph, five miles cast of hero, on the Rock Island road, which resulted in the death of E. G. AnvstiONG, a drakeman of Belle ville, O. T. ReethoN, @ brakeman of Edgerton Junction, Kan, James TAvLOR and EMiL STRONEN, two tramps, and AN UNKNOWN TrAMP. Benjamin Norvis, a Rock Island engineer of Chillicothe, Mo.; Benjamin McClellan, a Wabash engineer of Kansas City; C. J. Snyder, a Rock Island fireman of Trenton, Mo., ard a negro who was stealing a ride, ‘were injured. The first train, which was the Rock Island, went through, a bridge over a ravine thirty feet deep, through which quite & large stream of water runs. The engine and six- teen cars werggwrecked. The engineer and fireman were injured but it is not known ‘whether both the tramps were killed then or by the second wreck. A negro who was stealing a ride was injured. Brakemen Royston and Armstrong escaped uninjured. Close tothe Rock Island bridge at this point is the bridge of the Wabash road, the two being braced together. The first wreck knocked out the supports of the Wa- bash bridge, and knowing that the Wabas! train was due Brakeman Arll)!lmll[s starte to go up the track to signal it, while Brake- man Royston hearing one of the tramps call for help clambered over the wreck which fliled the ravine in search of him. At this moment the Wabash train came thunderin, along. The engineer saw the wreck. but late to stop, and both he and the fireman jumped quickly enough to save their lives While the train dashed on to the bridge an on top of the first wreck, killing both 13rake- men Royston and Armstrong and the tramps who had called for help. Noue of the train- men of the Wabash were hurt. To-night four bodies have been taken from the wreck, but the body of & tramp who {8 known to have been killed is still in the de- bris. The colored man who was hurt says that an old man and his son were in the same car with him. These have ngt been ac- counted for. Trafic on the Rock Island Wabash aud Hannibal is entirely suspended, but it is expected will be resumed within thirty-six hours, — - CHIOAGO'S JURY FIXERS, A Commotion Caused By an Am- nouncement in Court Cuicaco, May 23.—(Special Telegram to Tue Bee.]—Another sensational climax was reached to-day in the trial of Sumner O. ‘Welch, the employe of the South Side cable railway, who 18 on trial for “jury ‘fixing.” The testimony already developed indicates that au attorney and agent of the Chicago City railway company have been engsged persistently and shamelessly in the business of bribing jurors hearing cases wherein this corporation has been made defendant. In the practice of this crime the culpable agonts of the corporation have been well supplied with money. Specific vouchers have not been given for expenditures, and the respon- sible oficers of the company have not cared to put on record an explanation of the dis- bursements thus freely made. Yesterday the grand jury indicted William Starkey, an attorney of the company, for jury bribing. Starkey came here from New York in 1870, By occupation Starkey was a stenographer, and a good one, He had influential friends, and when Luther Laflin Mills became state's ultorney, a position was made for him on that official’s staff. Starkey was efficient and ca- pable, and soon became popular with the ate torneys and politicians who crowded the crim- inal courts in those da While in the state's attorncy’s office he took up the study of law, and atthe expiration of the customary two years was admitted to the bar. When his terin in the state's attorney's oftice had expired by reason of @ change in the administration, Bill secured desk room with Trude. He moved down stairs one flight when he left and had desk room with Charley Hardy, who is council for tho South Division railivay company and Weleh's lawyer in the cmncmL.L proceedings no pending against him. Starkey disuppeaze when the Welch caso began, and is suppose: to be in Canada. During the trial this afternoon came the crowning sensation of this extraordinary in- vesuigation. “I will at this point,” said Mr. Pope, ‘‘renew my motion of yesterday re- quiring Mr. Welch to give bonds for his ap- pearance in court from day to day during this investigation,” Before Judge Hawes had time to make any reply 1o either of these requests, Attorney John Lyle King, also for the prosecution, arose, and glancing over toward the counsel for the defense, exe claimed: “I think it is only fair, your honor, to also give notice to those gentlemen wh are on behalf of the company, and of the defendant, that I will at the proper tine make a motion to this court that C. B, Holmes, William Starkey, and Sumner C. Welch be held on bail to the oriminal court on o charge of conspiracy to do acts injurious to the administration of public justice, and I shall give my reasons at the proper time for making such a mo- tion.” "Mr. King sat down amid the decp silence that had fallen upon the whispering, nodding_aud Nothing further was said by Mr. King upon the subject, but he had said enough to create an impression upon everyone in the court, from the juage to the audience. This, of course, was due to the fact that the foremost man mentioned in Mr, King's charge has been one of high standing in the community, both socially and publicly. Mr., Holmes is ‘president of the company. The court ordered that Welch should giva bail, and the investigation was adjourned till Monday. Fell From the Train. SrriNGrIELD, May 23.—[Special to Tun Bre.]—As the Missouri Pacific passenger train from Omaha was drawing near this station yesterday noon, a Swede named Mattson either jumed from the train or fell off in looking after his hat, which had blown. away. He was brought here immediately, but breathed his last just s Lis body was being taken from the train. Mattson is & man about twenty-six years of age, and h on his person papers showing that he h an account in the Omaha Savings bank, ane had boarded on Webster street while in' th city. The coroner’s | sdered a verdicy in accordauce with the facts of the case, —— Business Troubles. Cnicaco, May 43.—The wholesale furnishe ing goods establishment of Henry Liberman & Co. was ciosed by the sheriff this morning on confession of judgment for sboutten flw\x sand dollars, Liabilities aud assets not ol tainable. = e - A New Bishop. Detroir, May 28.—A cable to the Journ from KRome, says Rev. Dr. John 8. Foley, of Baltimore, was yesterday uppointed to suc~ ceed the Right-Rev.” Casper H, Borgess, bishop of Detroit UIUGI.‘!U.“ B . e