Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 21, 1889, Page 1

ot OMAHA DAILY "EIGHTEENTH YEAR. OMAHA, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 21. 1859, NUMBER 27 COLONEL NEW HAD HIS PICK. Any Office That He Desired Was His. AVERSE TO SWALLOW TAIL COATS He Chose the London Co nsulship Be- cause of His Dislike For the Society Frills and Fuss of a Mission. 518 FOURTEENTH STRRET, Wasmvarox, D. C., March 20. Noune of President Harrison's appoint- ments have given such universal satisfaction in Washington as that of Colonel John C. New, of the Indianapolis Journal, to be con- sul general to London. Colonel New came here last week and spent the first evening after his arrival at the white house. Presi- dent Harrison immediately said to Colonel New that he intended to appoint him to a po- sition in the foreign service. ‘I didnot come here for office, am not an aspirant and do not want any position,” said the colonel. “Iam aware of that,” replied the presi- dent, ““You have insisted all along that you preferred to romain in Indiana ana I do not believe you want any place in the service of e government. But it is not a question of af giving you an office for the sake of an of- fice. Itis to discharge an obligation upon my conscence, to publicly acknowledge what you have done for me, and tw satisfy your friends that you must accept a place.” “Well, if 1 am to be exiled,” said Colonel New, good-naturedly, “‘may I have a prefer- ence of the prison I am to occupy 1" “You may have any place I have in either the diplomatic or consular service,” the president replied. At that time ail of the four first class missions were open. “If [ must go abroad,” said the editor, “T believe 1should prefer the consul general- ship to London to any mission. There is business occupation in that place and none of the frills of society. Idon’t care to live in a swallow tail coat.”” The president then told Colonel New that the nomination would ‘be made to-day, and last evenirg the latter ‘went over to New York. As a special com- plhiment the senate will take tavorable action on the nomination immediately. The con- firmation will probably take place to-mor- row. WasnINGTOX BurEAU Tire OMATA Bre, } SENATE REORGANIZATION. There has been some talk of a reorganiza- tion of the senate, but it is not likely to take place at the presont session, and in case it is made it will not affect anything more than the office of sergeant-at-arms now held by Colonel Canady, of North Carolina, who was originally given the place througn the in- fluence of Senator Sherman. Some of the senators think that the holder of this office should be a representative of a republican state, but they cannot agree upon anybody. The fowa senators are advocating the' seleo- tron of Colonel Swords, who was sergeant-at- arms of the republican_national committee. Senators Spooner and Sawyer want ex-Con- gressman Geunther, of Wisconsin, to have it, and Senator Cameron is pushing the olaims of George (. Gorham, who was formerly secretary of the senate. Mr. Gorham was unfortvnate in making a bad break just be- fore the recent election, which puts him out of the fleld. He wrote'a letter denouncing Harrison as a traitor to his party and advo- cating the election of Cleveland because he thought Mr. Blaine would be in and run the cabinet. THE POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT. On the assumption that the action of the postofice department with reference to the postmaster at Pontiac was to be considered a8 a precedent. A large number of applica- tions were made to-day by members of con- rese for the removal of offensive partisans n other districts with a variety of results, For example, Representative Wade, of Mis- souri, asked the removal of the postmaster at Kansas City for the reason that he has been an offensive partisan without extenuating circumstances. It was shown that the demo- cratic postmaster, who had been in office dur- ing the most of the administration of Cleve- land, was removed last December at the in- stance of Senator Vest, and another demo- crat_appointed, whose term will not expire until December, 1802, Mr. Wade ap- pealed to the postmaster general to re- move him and appoint a republican in his place. The postmaster general consented 10 do 80 and said it would not be fair to the republicans of that district to let him remain. Another congressman who appealed to the postmaster general to remove an offensive partisan in_his district came away disap- pointed. When he cited the Pontiac case the postmaster general told him that the cuses “were not parallel; that there could be no cast-iron rules in deciding such matters, and each case must stand on its merits. Repre- sentative Thomas, of Wisconsin, this morn- ing asked for the ' removal of an offensive rtisan and the appointment of a republican his place. He was told that he must file written charges to secure the removal of the present incumbent, and & petition from the patrons of the office to secure the Sppointment of his succossor. A senator from an eastern state applied to the postmaster general for a definition of the policy he proposed to adopt in making remarks, and was told whenover charges are made against the in- cumbent by senator or representative showing that said incumbent is unfit to per- form the duties of the office or is offensive to the patrons of the office, such charges would be considered sufiicient cause for removal, and the removal will be made upon the re- sponsibility of a member of congress. If the postmaster is shown t bave used his office for the promotion of the interests of a politi- cal party or to secure the elevation of one candidate over another he may be considered an offensive partisan and removed for that cause, 1 asked Judge Payson to-day if he knew what policy the department had adopted with regard to appointments; ‘whether they would adopt the recommenda- tion of & member of congress in each case or require all of the papers to be submitted as in the case of Mr. Funston, cited in these dispatohes. *I heard Mr. Clarkson say to 8 member of con; yesterday,” replied Judge Payson, *'t| the rule of the depart- ment would: re?ulm the presentation of all the papers, including the petitions, letters of recommendation, ete., with a letter desig- nating the candidates’ whose appointments he would prefer, and that the department would act on the recommendation after having examined the papers submitted.” MISCELLANEOUS. Stephen A. Dollr\n, of Chicago, bas filed AN enormous petition asking his appointment as United Stutes district attorney at Chis 3 It is signed by sixteen julges and over five bundred lawyers, Mrs. R.C Lake and daughter of Rapid City, Dak., are at the Ebbit, ARMY ORDERS, By direction of the secretary of war, Pri- 'vate John Joynes, troop G, Ninth cavalry, now with his troop, is discharged from the service of the United States. Private James F. Henderson, troop L, Ninth cavalry, now with his troop at Fort Leavenworth, is transferred to the hospital corps as aprivate. He is assigned to duty at Fort Selden, N, M. e A New Road. Crevexxe, Wyo, March 20.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bk )—The extension of the Cheyene & Northern branch of the Union Pacific has been determined upon, and & number of contractors, among them E. E. Reynolds, of Kansas City, and McMur- trie, Strecter & Devver, are here prepared to make bids for the work. The extension will be built from Weadover, the present ter- minus of, the Cheyenne & Northern, ou the Laramie river, to Fisher on the Fre- mont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley branch of he Northwestern, southwest of Douglas. The m will be thirty- two i Work will commence as 8000 04 the coutracts can be made, WESTERN PAOKING INTERESTS, The Receipts of Hogs In the Western Markets Continue Liberal. Crxos~ari, March 20.—[Special Telogram to Tue Beg.]—Lo.morrow morning's Price Current will say: The receipts of hogs in the western markets continue liberal, con- siderably exceeding the corresponding week last year. The estimates of the number of hogs packed show a total of 235,000 for the week, against 230,000 the preceding week, and 170,000 last year. From March 1, the total ‘as approximated, is 500,000, against 895,000 & year ago. Chicago. Kansas O Omaha. . 8t. Louls Indinnapolis Cineinnati, Milwankee. ... Cedar Rapids Cleveland .. Sioux C Ottum: Nebr: a Cit: Bt. JoSuph Kcokulk, THE WABASH CASE. The Final Proceedings Will Open In Ohicago To-Day. .CiicAGo, March 20.—The proceedings in the great Wabash case will open here to- morrow, and the lawyers and bondholders of that road are plentiful in Chicago to-night. The purchasing committee, having authority from a majority of the bondholders to buy in both portions of the road, appear confi- dent that they will witness the consummation of their labors in the dis- charge from bankruptey of every mile of the road and the complete reorganization of the system. One-third of the holders of firet mortgage bonds, representing one-third of §11,600,000, are opposed to the scheme. They are also here in force and will now, before Judges Gresham and Jackson, contest the reorganization committee’s programme. The purchasing committee’s plan is to perfect the sale of the Chicago division and to reorganize the remaining divisions of the main line from Toledo to Hannibal and from Decatur to St. Louis. It 18 expected by the cominittee that Judges Gresham and Jack- son, to whom applica for an order for sale is made, will order it to take place under the first and second mortgages. 1f these ex- pectations are realized, ullowing the neces- sary time, the entire systom east of ~ the Mississippi river will be in the hands of the purchasing committce and under the control of the Wabash West- ern by June 1. This would add to the Wa- bash Western 956 miles of road, and reunite under one management the big system cut in two by Judge Gresham a couple of years ago. The outstanding one-third of first mortgage bondholders will, however, make a vigorous fight against the committee's programme. NS, The Names of New and Grant Sent to the Senate. WaSHINGTON, March 20.—The president sent the following nommations to_the senate to-day: Frederick D. Grant, of New York, 0 be minister of the United States to Aus- tria-Hungary: John C. New, of Induna, to be consul general of the United Statcs at London; Seligman Bros,, at London, to be special fiscal agents of the navy department at London. Frederick D. Grant, who was to-day nomi- nated to be minister to Austria-Hungary, is thirty-nine years of age and the oldest son of General Grant. He accompanied his father during the war and was in five battles before he was thirteen years old, He was lieutenant of the Fourth cavalry when he re- signed from the army in 1876, having seen much active service in Indian campaigns. While in the service he married Miss Ida Honore, daughter of an old citizen. of Chi- cago, and has two children, a boy and a girl, Since General Grant's death Colonel Grant has resided with his mother and cared for her estate. John Chalfant New, of Indiana, who was nominated to be consul general to London, is fifty years of age, Heisa native Hoosier, and o graduate of Bethany college, Virginia, He served during the war as quartermaster general of the state of Indiana, and before that time had been olerk of Marion county. Since his resignation of the office of treas- urer of the United States in 1884 he has been actively engaged in -politics, being at present a member of the republican national committee and ex-chairman of the republican state committee of Indiana, In 1881 he be- came proprietor of the Indianapolis Journal and has conducted the affairs of that news- paper up to the present time. e i Nominations Confirmed. WasmINGTON, March 20.—The senate con- firmed the following nominations this after- noon: John W. Mason, of West Virginia, to be commissioner of internal revenue; Will- iam L. Dunlap to be marshal of Indiana; Charles E. Mitchell, of - Connecticut, to be commissioner of patents, and the following postmasters: Joseph C. Bartlett, Lake City, Minn.: Joseph V. Campbell, Norman, Minn. The nomizations made to-day were referred 1n the brief exec- utive session to the appropropriate commit- tees, but no further coufirmations were ade. While the senate was sitting with closed doors, Mr. Butler offered a series of resolu- tions, which went over till to-merrow,regard- garding the tenure of the president bro tem- pore. The resolution authorizing the committee on epidemic diseases to sit during the recess was referred to the committee on contingent expenses. On motion of Mr. Spooner it was ordered that until otherwise ordered the daily hour of meeting be 1 o'clock, The seuate at 2 o'clock adjourned until to- morrow afternoon. ——— Destitution in China. WaSHINGTON, March 20.—The United States consul general at Shanghai has in- formed the state department, at the request of the Shaughai committee of the North China relief fund, of the distress existing over a large area of China. Thousands are starving and d_vlnf from exposure in north- ern China. Relief has already been received from America and Eogland, but more is needed. Until the spring crops are gathered the famine will continue, and to insure spring plaating money s requifed from abroud, s n the famine districts there is neither seed nor money to purchase it. B New Nebraska Postmasters. WasHINGTON, March 20.—(Special Tele- gram to Tug Bee.]—The following Ne- braska postmasters have beeu appointed: Oscar Kayser, Bellevue, Sarpy county, vice Mary E. Hamilton, resigned; Thomas R Burling, Firth, Lancaster county, vice Christopher Bailey, resigned; W. W, Hox— kins, Oukland, Burt county, vice Edward A, Baugh, resigned; August Cheyenne county, vice Lewis A. Stanton, re- signed, and J W. Hempstead, Valley, Douglas couuty, vice James W, Agee, r signed. ‘hompson, Potter, e e No linmediate Change. ‘Wasmivaron, March 20.—Secretary dom 1s said to be authority for the state- ment that there will be no changes in the oftice of the United States. -Inlll;i‘hald by Mr. Hyatt before the end of present fiscul year, Juine 30. . It is understood that Joseph N. Huston, of Indiana, has been promised the office wheu it becomes vacant. s L Miller Steps Downland Ou WasuiNgToxN, March 20.—Joseph 8. Milier, commissioner of internal revenue, to-day took formal leave of the employes of his bureau. His successor, Jon W. Mason, has received his commission and will to morrow enter upon the discharge of his official duties, THE GRAVE'S MUTE WITNESS. Was Little Maggie Mendell the Victim of Poison? THE OFFICIAL JURY SO OPINES* The Story Which Comes From Wis- ner and Recalls Former Hints of a Mother's Cruel Wickedness. A Suspicions Death. ‘WisNer, Neb,, March 20.—[Special to Tue Bee.|—Maggie Menaell, the thirteen- vear-old davghter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mendell, of Blaine township, in this county, was taken suddenly ill and died in convul- sions after a few hours acute suffering. All of the symptoms indicated poisoning, but the verdict of the coroner's jury that sat uvon the case was that the girl came to her death from unknown ca The peculiar circumstances surrounding the case and the family were such that the better element of the neighborhood was dissatisfied with the result of the investigation. The matter was accordingly brought to the attention of the county board of super- visors at their last session and they ordered the coroner w0 empanel a competent jury and with the assistance of the county attorney to re-investigate the case. The body was ex- humed and taken out for chemical analysis. The analysis bas not yet been made but a most exhaustive examination -of the witnesses in the case convinced the jury that & crime had been committed and that all the circumstances connected with the case pointed to the girl's mother as the mur- derer. The jury, eomposed of prominent and trustworthy citizens and business men of this town, returned a verdict last night find- ing that Maggie Mendell had come to her death from the effect of poison administered by her mother, Mrs. Maggie Mendell, with intent to kill, The examination disclosed a degrec of moral obliquity on the part of Mrs. Mendell and a number of her neighbors of the male persuasion that is anything but a credit to that portion of the county, and gave to the oxamination of the witnesses a most sala- cious savor. Mrs, Mendell is 2 woman of ungovornable temper, a veritable modern Xantippe, whose unbridled tongue has been usea by her to drive her husband from home to give place to other inen who, as disclosed in the testimony elicited in this case, have been frequent callers at the Mendell home. It is believed that her object in putting her oldest daughter out of the way was to enable her to entertain her paramours in greater safety. Burned in a Barn. NEewrort, Neb, March 20.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue BEr.|—The lvery barn be- longing to Gordon & Warner was discovered to be in flames at 11:35 to-night. J. B. Gordon, the owner, who sleeps in the office of the barn, was burned to death. Two boys, who had horses in the barn and who were asleep up stairs, barely escaped with their lives. When they awoke the hay on which they were asleep was in flames. Rushing down stairs they escaped with one team of horses. The charred remains of Gordon were dragged from the burning deoris as soon as the fire was under subjection. Eight horses were also burned. It is thought w Dbe the work of an incendery. JE— A Wondertul Calf. LixcoLy, Neb., March 20.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—One of the greatest cur- iosities ever seen in this or any other coun- try was received to-day by Mr. John Knignt, of this city, from his brother, a farmer who lives a few miles out in the country. It is a calf born this moratng and alive, with two perfect heads, six legs and two tails, ail of which are perfectly formed. 'I'wo of the legs lie between the heads, The tails are cor- rectly located, as are also the other physical parts of its structure, Hundreds of persons visited the wonder this evening, all of whom pronounce iL the most wonderful thing they ever saw. The calf lived more than two hours after its birth, Mr. Knight will have its frame stuffed and preserved, A Miser Robbed. BENKELMAN, Neb., March 20.—[Special Telegram to Tne Bee.]—Frank Hawks, son of aprominent farmer living three miles from this place, was arrested last night on suspicion of having stolen $3,000 in govern- ment bonds from John Willson, living in the same neighborhood. Willson is a miserly bachelor living in the most abject circum- stances, and was away from home atthe time, Willson claims that Hawks 1s the only person who kuew of the existence of any such papers. Hawks stoutly asserts his innocence and citizens are inclined to believe him guiltless, as he has a good reputation. Terrible Bratality. Nepraska Ciry, Neb., March 2).—{Special Telegram to Tue Bek.]—Several years ago Frank Stone, of Unadilla, made a contract with the county commissioners whereby he agreed to care of an imbecile old man named Jerome Richardson. By the contract Stone got control of 160 acres of valuable land, which he sold and put the money in_his pocket, having realized about $5,000. Last week Stone turned the oid man out of doors and left for Oregon, and the commissioners sent Richardson to the poor house. ——— Y. M. O. A. Rooms. Fresoxt, Neb, March 20.—[Special to Tue Bee.]—The work of furnishing and ar- ranging the rooms for headquarters, for the Young Men's Christrimn association in this city, was completed a few days ago, and last night they were dedicated to the use of tho association, by an informal public receptio Fully five hundred people turned out to en- joy the occasion and admire the beautiful and comfortable quarters. A musical programme was rendered, after which refreshments were served to the visitors, An 014 Settler Dead. Covumnus, Neb., March 20.—| Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee,|—John Rickly one of the pioneers of Platte county, died this after- noon at his residence in the eastern part of the city, Yesterday he passed his seventy- fourth birthday. Mr, Rickly was born in Switzerland, came to this country when quite a young mun, settled in New York, then in Columbus, O., and in 1857, came to Columbus, Neb. He was @ man of sterling character and re- spected by all who knew him, Assessors Meet. Frexont, Neb, March 20.—[Special to Tue Bek.|—The assessors of Dodge county met in regular annual session here yosterday to fix the basis upon which assessments of property areto be made the coming year, After a consideration of the subject, they finally adjourned to the 20th of the month to await the action of the state lepislature on the bill now pending, compelling assessments to be made at the actual cash value. More Blooded Stock. UxapiLra, Neb,, March 20.—[Special Tele- gram to Tie Bee, |—Mr. Alexander Sloan wr- rived here to-day from Philadelphia, where he received off shipboard four imported Clydesdale stallions. The horses arrived here safe and souud. though looking rough from the trip. Theg-n'e valued at 5,000, and are among the best ever imported to this country, ~ One of them, & two-vear-old, weighs 1,800 lwund!. ‘This portion of Otoe county prides itself on its fine stock. —— e A Printer Disappears. Beat¥ee, Neb, March 20.—[Special Tele- | gram o Tre Bee.)—Feank Boyd, a printer who has lived here ‘With his parents for years, suddenly disappeabed Inst night and it is feared he has been tha victim of foul play. He is rather wild, and Some think he is in hiding to scare his The latter are much worried over sappearance. - A Suspicions Oharacter. Dakora City, Neb, March 20.—|Speoial Telegram to Tire Bee.]—A man was arrested at Hubbard, this county, this afternoon who is supposed to have been one_of the (ramps who_set fire to the South Sioux City dopot last Friday morning. ‘One arm of the man arrestea is badly %mrncd, and he had been loafiug about South Sioux City for several days without visible means of support. The Inevitable Draw. KrAnsry, Neb,, Mareh 20.—[Special Tele- gram to Tiue Bee.|—The sporting fraternity of the city were entertained last night by Jack Terry and Frank Cooney, who are hard hitters, _They fought ten threc-minute rounds, Marquis of Queensberry rules. Tho match was declared a draw. At the close mustered enough breath to challenge any man in the stato welghing 170 pounds. An Opera House in Prospect. NEBRAsKA Ciry, Neb., March 20.—| Special to Tue Bee]—The Nebraska City Opera House company was organized last night ata meeting of the board of trade. Articles of incorporation were signed By H. W. Bart-' ling, E. A. Lambeth, George L. Woolsey, J. Sterling Morton and M, L. Haywood. _The capital stock was placed at 80,000, in shares of 50 cach. A new houso is assured, and will be completed before next season. eyt A Nomadic Unfortunate. KeArNeyY, Neb,, March 20.—|Special Tele- gram to Tue BEE.|—Last night Jobn Sulli- van, 8 yoyug man from Brooklyn, N. Y., en route to Mis parents' home at Butte, Mont., was found in the street in_a spasm brougiit on by an epileptic fit, He carried letters from sheriffs east of here directing the au- thorities to take charge and send him to the next county seat. pr PUEE An Unpleasant Surprise. KranNey, Nob,, March 20.—[Special Tele- gram to Tne Bee.|=William Loughy, who has been sojourning in Texas during the last term of court, where he was wanted on & charge of larceny, has returned and is sur- prised to find himself in jail. His sureties cancelled the bond. ki An Assignment. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., March 20.—[Special to Tur Bee.]—M. F. Mohin, a hardware merchant at Douglas, Otoe county, this morning made an assignment of his stock to the sheriff in favorof his creditors. Lia- bilities not known, but thought to be covered by assets. — Knights of Pythins. Coruynus, Neb., March 20.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Ber]-=The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythius, went to David City by the 1, & M. this morning to take part in the organization of a rank at that place. They returned this evening and report a pleasant time. o Same Old Game. Nepraska Crry, Neb., March 20.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee.|]—An old farmer named Schmidt, south of town, signed the usual contract, to $15 worth of books from an agent. To-day he was called on topay a note for $150. A —— Invaded by Tramps. UNADILLA, Neb., March 20.—[Special Tel- egram to Tie Bee.]—Tramps to-day entered the house of James White, near here, and stole a gold watch, a large lot of clothing and in fact nearly everything of value that was loose. No clue. ———— Good Templars. KEeARNEY, Neb., March 20.—|Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—The Sixth district lodge of the L O. O. F.of Nebraska com- pleted its organization last night. The dis- trict officers were elected and installed by the grand chief tewplar. Death of Thomas Connelly. VALENTINE, Neb., March 20.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee.]—Thomas Connelly, one of the oldest and most respected citizens in the county, died suddenly here last night. He was the father of ex-Sheriff Conuelly and leaves a large family. e THE OMAHA AND SOUTHERN. Work Begun and the Line to be Pushed to Completion. ToreKA, Kan., Marcn 20.—[Spevial to Tne Ber.]—Work was commenced yesterday on the Omaha, Dodge City & Southern railroad, the contract for the cgmstruction of the en- tire line having been let a few days ago to J. W. Summers, of Keokuk, In. This will be the most important addition to the railroad mileage of Kansas that will be made this year, The construction commences at both ends of the line. Starting at Omaha, the road as finally located by the chief engineer, runs southwesterly through Lincoln and Crete, Neb., Jeweil, Mankato, Downs, Os- born, Huys City, McCracken and Jetmore to Dodge City, Kan.-The ' company has recently purchased the Dodge City, Monte- zuma & Trinidad raad which was built last year, and which is now in_operation for a distance of twenty-eight miles southwest from Dodge City. This becomes a part of the Omaha, Dodge City & Southern and is to be extended through Grant and Stanton counties to Trinidad, Colo., a portion of the proposed extension’ having already been graded. Another extension is projected from River- side or McCracken, on the main li west through Ravenna w Garden City. of these lines will have its terminus at Trini- dad and will penetrate the region of the enormous coal deposits of southern Colorado, and the other goes south through the cattle grazing country to the neutral strip. 1t will make, by way of Omaha, the most direct line to Chicago from [the southwest, being nearly one hundred miles shorter than the present by way of Kansas City. more than five hun- does not parallel an, through @ very ricl ds to the amount of to the company. by several well- known cap e )'t Iy olaimod that It is entirely independent[of any other G. M. {'MII f City, is president of the com| directors ure C. E. Adams, 5 ; W. W. Watson, Os- bornj D. 3azine; E. S. Cheno- with, McC Hardy, Jetmore; Hill P. Wilsox “City; J. H. Crawford, B. F. Milton, R. right, R W. Evans and C. M. Béeson, of ge City. According to the ct made last week the road is to be in-dperation by December. The Kni "Was Dull, Cueyexxe, Wyo,, 20,—|Special Tel- egram to Uux Bee.)+-This morning Frank Sigelbour, head cook at the Cheyenne mili- tary depot, triedjto ki)l himself by cutting his throat. Frank has been despondent for sev- eral days over alove affair. While getting breakfast ready he remarked to one of his assistants that “he would finish himself now,” uad before lie could be prevented fiuhed his throat horribly. with a butcher uife. He failed, however, to sever the jugular vein and is alive, though in & danger- ous condition, 3 —_—— Land Entries Annulled, EAPOLIS, March 20.—A St Cloud, special says that officers have re- ceived notice fram Washington that all en- tries which bave beem made are annulled, must vacate the Northern nity lands. Comuissioner the ruling under Stoc Says At ds wereopoued has been over- which the thrown, | ROUNDERS AND BASE. BALL, Lovers of the HEnglish Game Ap- plaud the Americans. PLAYING IN RAIN AND SLEET. Some Suggestions as to Adding to the Valuo of Home Runs as Is Done Across the Water. A Game at Bradford. [Copyright 1889 by Jamss Gordon Bennett.] Braprorn, March 20.—[New York Herald Cable-Special to Tue Bee.l—Considerable interost is felt by the members of the ball tearus over the game of rounders that has been arranged to be played in Liverpool on Saturday next. None of the boys ever played the game or saw it played, yet they propose to whip the disciples of Mr. Rounder on that gentleman’s own grounds. The American team which will play a picked team from the rounders’ association will consist of Spalding, pitcher; Anson, first base: Pfeffer, second base; Manning, third base; Fogarty, third cover; Hanlon, center; Brown, second cover; Earle, back stop; Sul- livan, long stop; Tener, first cover, and Wood, fourth cover. Base ball came from ‘‘rounders,” just as cricket came from ‘‘one old cat,” but in both cases 1t was a long way to come. Rounders is played with any number from four up on a side. There aro four or more goals, or bases, arravged in a square or circle, or uny other form, and the object of the battle is to reach the first base at least, if not to make tho en- tire circuit. Every man on a side must be put out before the side is out, and sometimes one side keeps the bat all the afternoon. The pitcher stands about the center of the space outlined by the bases. A catcher, with an assistant or two, stands behind the batter. The rest of the fielders dispose of themselves as they please or as their captain directs. There are no basemen. If the batter misses a ball, and it is caught on the fly or bound, he is out. If he hits, fair or foul, he must run. If it is caught on the fly or bound he is out. It he is struck by the ball or touched with it as it is thrown between him and the first base he is out. If he runs beyond first base he is not safe from being hit or crossed out. until he reaches second, and 8o on until he reaches home, when he is entitled to wait his turn and bat again, The best battersare always raved for the last for upon them the side relies to be “brought in.” Agam a home run reinstates every one that has been put outand when 1t eomes to the last man, the hero and captain usually, the game reaches a climax of excitement that is quite unknown in any other game of ball. Sucha romantic interest should be carried into the scientific game of base ball. Why not? Why not make a home run wipe off the outs of an inning? and when with his long, slender heavy broomstick bat the captain sends the hard rubber ball sailing far over the furthest fielder, his flight around the bases is to the music of such cheering as the boys remem- berall-their days. The home run saves “everybody’s life.” The people of Bradford paid a marked tribute to the worth of the national game of America to-day, when they turned out four thousand strong and stood with the rain and sleet beating upon their heads for three- quarters of an hour, while the teams were deciding whether they would go on the field to play, or, rather, try to play. Snow and rain were falling heavily when the teams left Sheffield, but the weather was not 80 bad at Bradford, which was reached at noon. A game was decided on. There was a cold wind and a drizzling rain ~ whe the teams arrived at the Park avenue grounds, of the Bradford cricket club. Hun- dreds of people had visited the teams’ special train at the station, and the game had been well advertised throughout the city, 80 that despite the miserable weather crowds of people soon began 10 pour through the gates. Tho players but- toned their jackets about them and faced the rain, while the good natured, patient crowd cheered them as they came out of the club house. Despite numbed fingers and the treacher- ous black mud which offered no foothold, and the beating rain, three innings were played, which incited the crowd to repeated hearty applause. The game, of course, does not go on record. Healy. and Earle, and Baldwin and Daly were the batteries. Chicago batted the Egyptian freely and made her batting tell, principally because the muddy ground served the fielders so treacherously. Pettitt hit safely in the opening inning, stole second and third, and scored on a paased ball. Then old Anson knocked out a two Dbagger and Pfeffer sent the ball scooting over the fence for a home run. The crowd evidently liked hard hit- ting, judging from the hearty applause that rewarded every hit. All America, with the exception of Brown’s two bagger, failed to get 8 man past first, but Chicago kept pound- ing away at Healy's delivery, Burns and Baldwin each making two baggers and both crossing the plate on the plays which re- tired Ryan and Daly at first, All America also scored in this inning, Healy reaching first on an error, Manning hitting for two bases and Earle bringing both home with a slashing triple to left. Earle then scored on Crane's single. The last inning was productive of some good flelding, and the crowd was loud in its expressions of approval and its applaus Here the game was called, the weather making further play impossible, There were not less than four hundred members of the Bradford club and their ladies present. Since the game the station has been crowded with people curious to see the palace train, which groatly excited their admiration, Tho play- ers leave to-night for Glasgow, aud will ar- rive there at 6 o'clock to-morrow morning. e Caba is Not For Sale, [Copyright 1889 by James Gordon Bennett.] Maprip, March 20.—[New York Herald Cable—Special to Tre Bee.)—In the senate, replying to a member of the opposition, the minister of toe interior declared that Spain would never consent to sell Cuba to the United States or any other country, nor would Spain, he continued, accept any price for the smallest portion of her colonial em- pire. Therefore the rumors circulatea by the American press were without foundation, B — Looking Toward America. RowmE, March 20.—At the banquet yester- day Cardinal Parocchi, the pope's vicar, said that if in the future it should become neces- sary for the pope to leave Euvgpe, he would find a sure refuge wmon, American bishops, who woul‘ rucelvufnlm with honor- able hospitalit, K ———— The Weather Indications. Nebraska and Towa: Light rain, Q}dflr vorthwesterly winds. % Dakota—Light rains, colder, followed western Dakota by slightly warwer, varl able winds, y Sy : WILL VOTE FOR GROSS. Carter Harrison Has Declared for the Labor Candidate. Cn1ca6o, March 20.—|Special ‘Telogram to Tue Bee.]—One of the most interesting features of the political situation to-day is the fact that Carter Harrison has announced that he will vote for S. E. Gross, the labor candidate for mayor. This comes direct from the ex-mayor himself. Mr. Gross was soen by A reporter this afternoon wnd asked if he had made up his mind whether or not to accept the labor nomination. *I have not,” he replied. *“In fact, I don't know what I shall do before to-morrow morning. 1 am now considering the matter, and pledges of support are coming to me from all sides. I have been assured that Mr. Carter will vote for me instead of casting his ballot for Mr. Creiger." “Will he get out and work for you!" “No, I'don’t know that he will, but it is something to have & man like Carter Harri: son, who has a following in democratic poli- tics, come out and say that he will vote for me. So you see I am inclined to look more {lu\'umbly upon the situation than I did av rat.” The information concerning Mr. Harri- son’s attitude toward Mr. Gross, the latter says, came direct and_from first hand. It was well known that Mr. Harrison was not satisfled with his party’s nomination, and well posted politicians say that he will quietly give Gross the benefit of his influ- ence at the polls, i ASSAULTED THE DEPUTIES. Hungarian Students Indulge in Riot- ous Proceedings. Prstir, March 20.—When Herr Von Tisza arrived at the lower house of the Hungarian diet this morning o large crowd that had gathered outside of the buiiding groaned and hissed at the prime minister, shouting, “‘Get out,” “Resign.” An altercation took place in the house between Herr Polony] and Herr Kroitaike. Tho quarrel will probubly lead to a duel. Baron Splenyi, chief of the detective de- partment, was Injured with a stone. Two constables were unhorsed and hagd their logs broken. ’ When the chamber adjourned a turbulent crowd had gathered outside. Herr Pulski was violently hustled and Herr Toers, Who went to his ussistance, received a severe blow on the head with' a stick. Another person was wounded with a stiletto. Pre- mier Tisza escaped unhurt. The military had to be called out. Copies of the Nemzet were publicly burned by the students. There were several conflicts between the mob and police and many arrests were made. . et Goff Fighting For His Rights. PARKERsBURG, W. Va,, March 20.—|Special Telegram to Tne Bek.|—General Goff is home from Washington. In an interview he said, when his attention was called to the possibility of his receiving the appointment of solicitor general: “There 1s no office in the gift of President Harrison that I would accept, 1 was elected governor of West Virginia and nothing can swerve me from my purpose to do everything in my power to obtain the seat to which I was rightly elected. I am now preparing my case t present to the legislature nJune, and_by that time I shall have the facts so complete that even a democratic legislature will recognize my claims.” CiaRLestos, W. Va., March 20.—Tt is re- ported to-day that the republican members of tho legislature_have entered into an agree- ment, atter a thorough canvass of the politi- cal situation, to refuse to obey the oall of Governor Wilson for an extra sesson of that body on the ground that he_is not the lawful governor of the state, and therefore without authority to issue such a call. This determi- nation has reached the ears of the democrats and has kicked up an immense hubbub. While the democrats have one majority 1 the house, they are two in the minority in the senate, and they are busy to-night ar- ranging to combat this new move of the op- position. 1t is likely, should the repubncans fail to respond, that the sergeant-at-arms will be sent to arrest them at tneir homes, and this might easily precipitate trouble. —_————— A Samoan Blue Book. LoNpoy, March 20.—A blue book on Samoan affairs was issued to-day. 1t con- tains 836 dispatches, the dates ranging from April 20, 1885, to February 25, 1889, The dis- patches show that Englaud has been through- out in cordial accord with America, and she declined to accede to Germany’s request for assistanco and co-operation in restoring order in Samoa until she had learned the Ameri- can government's views on_the subject. On January 20 last, Lord Salisbury _complained to Count Von Hatzfeldt, the German am- bassaaor at London, concerning Bismarck's statement in the reichstag that in Samoa, Germany and England were ‘“advancing hand in hand.” ‘The British prime minister said that the views of the two countries were identical as far as the future government of Samoa was concerned, but not otherwise. ettt R Meeting of Cattle Breeders. NEw YoRk, March 20.—The fourth annual meeting of the Holstein-Fresian association, which occurred to-day, was largely attended. After voting on several amendments to the by-laws, ex-Senator Warner Miller was in- troduced and spokes few minutes on the cat- tle question. A numbe r of papers were then read, after which the election of officers took place, resulting as follows: President, Ed- gar Huidekoper; first vice president, G. D. Wheeler; second vice president, Jere Allis; third vice president, Jonn A. Frye; fourth vice president, D. H.'Burrell. Dire two years: C. N. Horr, C. R. Payni Swedt; treasurer, W. Brown Smith? secre- tary and editor, Thomas B, Wales; superin- tendent of advanced registry, F. Hoxie. The next annual meeting will 'be held in New York in March, 1590. plliaz 1 BIRS: Probably Double Murd Torexa, Kan., March 20.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee]—J. J. Spendlove, a broker, and Just Werner, proprietor of a tailoring establishment, quarreled to-night in Spendlove's oftico s to terms of a lease which they held for the building occupied. Five shots were heard by persons on the street, and on entering tho office they found that Werner had been killed and Spendlove was dying. ‘The latter gasped, “‘Werner shot me and then shot himself.” The fact that the weapon found near by was Spend- love's revolyer, gives rise to the theory that he did the shooting. No one was present at the time, and it will probably never be known who is responsible for the two deaths, Soth wero prominent b New Mexico's Cattle Are Healthy. BUQUERQUE, N. M., March 20.—The cat- tle sanitary board of this territory reports that since the enactment of the quarantine law in 1887 against diseased cattle being ad- mitted no case of bovine disease, and par- ticularly Texas fever, has appeared among the heras. The cattle are everywhere in a healthy condition. The perfect health of the bovine stock in New Mexico during the time the quarantine law has been in operation proves conclusively that Texas fover does uot originate within the borders of this ter- ritory, and the law against its possible intro- duction 18 80 effectivély adiministored that 1t cannot be brought here. e —— The Woman Must Hang. Hawmissuro, Pa., March 20.—71'he board of pardons to-mght refused to commute the sentence of death in the case of Mrs. Sarah Jaue Whiteling, couvicted of murder in the first, degree. In June last Mrs, Whitehng was arrcsted, charged with ~poisoning her husband and two children. She was sen: tenced o bo hunged ou tho %tk of this mouth. M sl e i 'vok the Oath of Ufce, WASHINGTON, March 20,—Mr. Thomas, the newly appointed minister to Norway and Sweden, took the oath of office to-day. He will sail for Stockbolm about the lstof May. GONE WITHA NICE YOUNG MAN Chief Justice Pu]ler'a Daughter Flies With Her Lover. MARRIED THE ONE SHE LOVLD. . A Milwankee Justice of the Peact Tied the Knot—Mrs. Fuller's Opposition Precipitates the Elopement. Will Mamma Relent? Cnicaco, March 20.—[Special Telogram to Tue Bee.]—Miss Pauline Fuller, the youn daughter of the chief justico of the Unit States, who eloped with a young man named Aubrey, and who was marriéd to him in Milwaukee last night, has been in Chi on a visit sinco January. She and Mi Aubrey met in 1887 and their mutual admir- ation was noticed from the first. ‘They were always to bo seen togather and every one in the extensive ocircle of their acquaintence looked upon the marriage as a foregone conclt sion. It subsequently transpired, when the tide of their love scemed at the flood, that Pauline’s mother entertained serious objece tions to her daughter's marrying young Aubrey. Aubrey and Miss Fuller were fres quently seen together at the Thomus con- certs last summer, and shortly before the family left for Washington it was rumored very quetly and under the heaviest plodgd of secresy that an elopement and secret mar- iage had taken place in Milwau- kee. The ceremony was, according to rumor, performed in August. Young Aubrey 50 told a couple of his friends, but when questioned by others denied it point blank. Miss Fuller kept the secret close, und so_far as can be learned did not refer to such a mar- ringe to any. one. She declared, however, that she would marry Aubrey, and seomed to have little fear that ‘the objections of her mother to the match could not be overcome. By friends of the family it was thought that once Pauline was occupied with the duties of Washington social life she would forget her western love, and that would be the end of theaffair. The pleasures of the capital did not estrange the affections of Pauline, and she evidently didn’t care much for the 80- ciety ot high official life, for on January 1 she packed her trunks and came to Chicago for a visit. Last Sunday Miss Fuller announced that she intended to return to Waushington, and should leave at 5 o'clock to-day. Yesterday morning Pauline told the Smith's witii whom she was stop- ping, that she_would spend the afternoom with a Miss May, who lives on the no; side, and expected to return 1o supper. she did not, however, the Smiths were not to be alarmed as she would have escort home in the evening. Instead of going to Miss May’s, Pauline met young Aubrey at Gun- ther’s candy store and was driven by him to the Milwaukee & St. Paul depot, and the afternoon train was taken for the Cream City where they were married by a justico of the peace, who seemed to have been very sleepy when he performed the ceremony, He asked no questions, although when seen later he said that upon seeing the name of Melville W. Fuller on the certificate he had intended, in fun, to ask if any relationship existed between the bride and tte chief jus- tice but forgot to do so. When informed of what he had done he seemed to appreciate the honor of ofticiating av_the marriage of so important a young woman, and his satisfage tion fairly beamed from his face, “‘She left the house with me at 1 o'clock yesterday,” sad Mrs, Henry Smith, with hom the young lady had been stopping for the last three weeks, ‘‘and I left her on the cars enroute, as she told me, to visit a friend of the Fuller family, a Mrs. May, on tho north side. I suspected nothing.” She be- trayed no signs of uneasiness or constraint or anxiety. She had packed her trunks, se- cured her ticket and made all prerarations for returning to her home at Washington this evening. I thought she was merely go- ing up to Mrs, May’s to say good-bye. When we parted on the car she said if She didn’t return before evering, sho would have the friends over there bring her home. I kept the gas burning until 8 o'clock this morning awaiting her coming. I was terribly dis- turbed and couldn't think what was the mat- ter. The explanation came unexpectedly in a telegram from Mr. Aubrey, saying that he and my guest were married.”” The lady was quite indignant about the running away, ana. was disposed to blame not only the young man, but his parents as well. She expressed a profound regret that the elopement had occurred, particularly while the girl was under her care. Mr. Aubrey, the father of the young man, was & good deal flustered by his son’s escapade, the first news of which reached him on rising, the young man telegrapbing from Milwaukea that he was married. “It took my breath away,” said Mr. Aubrey. “I had no suss picion that he contemplated such a step. I knew he was in love with the girl, and that he had been engaged to her fora long time, but he never intimated to me or to his mother that he meant to precipitate matters in this way.” Mrs. Aubrey was not less disturbed. “Why, I never dreamed of this elopement,’? said Mrs. Aubrey. “It is dreadful, and don't know what to say. Buu it really wasn't right for my son to do this. It wasn't necessary, and it will make Miss Fuller's parents feel 80 much hurt that the marriage took place in this irregue lar way.” A dispatch from Milwaukeée gives an interview with the young bride- groom, who says: “When we’ arrived here last night I hurried out to find a clergyman and visited several, but they happened to not be in. Time was Hying and I knew it was necessary to be quick if we were to be mare ried at all.” 4 ““Why sueh haste?” “Well, I feared pursuit. T knew I had been watched very closely since Miss Fuller had arrived in Chicago. About 9 o'clock I could not wait any longer and had Justice Gri et for.” % “Did you notify Miss Fuller's parents and your own 1" Yes, 1 sent dlspatches at once.” Do®yon anticipate much trouble from Chief Justice Fulier]?” “Not from him, Mr. Fuller's objections were removed some time ago. Mrs. Fuller did nov approve of the math, but we hope her objections will give way, now that we are married.” Mrs. Aubrey, nee Pauline Fuller, is nine- teen years of age, highly educated and a re- markably handsome woman. Matt Au- brey, jr., 18 twenty-three years of age. Hi is & son of the general western agent of the. Merchants Dispatch fast frul};m line. Young Aubrey is employed in his father's office in Chicago. { —_— Work of Ruffian Yale Students. New Havex, Conn., March 20.—|Special Telegram o 'I'ne Bee.]—Vandals attemptea to destroy the handsome bronze statue of Benjamin Sillimen on the Yale college cam- pus Tuesday night. A rope seems to have been thrown over the neck of the statue, & strong pull was given and the huge figure fell with a crash. The noise was heard at the time, but it was not until morning that the act of vandalism was known. The neck of the statue was partly cracked off, the base bent, and a portion of the granite pedestal broken. No arrests have been mul'f’ but & student from Texas is suspected of being the leader of the rufians who did the worlk, New Youk, March 20.—It s announced that the New York Central Railroad come pany has chosen George H. Daniels general passeuger agent, to fill the vacanoy 4 by the death of the late Henry tt Daniels is at present vice chairman Central Trafic associations e They Are Coming West. Trov, N. Y., March 20,—~Willlam of this city, after selling his ; and his Wife's dresses, eloped ¥ Sarah Kratzer, mother seven and went to Cedar lhofloll. In