Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 17, 1889, Page 1

‘THE OMAHA ! EIGHTEENTH YEAR. WOODRUEF AGAIN CONFESSES | He Comes Out With a Now Story on the Oronin Mystery. ENGAGED ON STILL ANOTHER. His Statements Badly at Variance With Ristory — Detectives in New York to Identify Moroney and McDonald. Woodruff Weaves a New Tale. Cm1cAGo, June 16,—All previous ‘“confes- sions” of Woodruff, the horse thief, who has been indicted for complicity in the Cronin tragedy, were cclipsed this morning, and an entirely new story from him published in an extra edition of the Times. He contradicts and discredits every other ‘‘statement” here- tofore attributed to him, and now appears in the role of an ex-memver of the Canadian militia, claiming he was trusted by Cronin’s alleged murderers because he furnished Fenian apies with valuable information during one of the military raids into Canada, ‘Woodruff says he arrived in Chicago March 20, and obtained work from a gardener on Southport avenue, not far from the Carlson cottage. After three or four days’ work for the gardener, Woodruff was taken sick. His narrative say: “With the intention of going to the county nospital, I drifted into O'Sullivan’s place. I made up my mind that he was a Fenian, and reminded him of certain scenes during the Fenian rald into Canada. I went over during that raid as a volunteer in the Twenty-fourth Kent battalion, whose head- quarters were at Chatham. We wentas far 08 Niagara. At that time I was assigned to the adjutant's department and gave to some Fenian spies who came to our samp, such points as I learned while in that piave. That was my first connection with the Clan-na- Gael. O'Sullivan told me he would get me work if possible. From there I came down and went to work at Dinan’s livery stable.” Woodruff tells thav he met Detectivo Coughlin soon after and had adrink with him. He conveyed the impression to the de- tective that he was a “fonce.” While walk- ing vogether they met O'Sullivan, and the latter mentioned Woodrnff 's request for em- ployment. Coughlin auizzed Woodruff thut aman in his line should want work. Wood- ruff then told of meeting, early in April, one Melville, whom he had known in California. Melville, ne said, was a great friend of Des- mond 'and “Sand-lot’ Kearney dur- ing the labor troubles there. Melville and Coughlin were drinking together in a South side saloon and Woodruff joined them. Coughlin soon left and the other two made the rounds of disreputable houses for a while, after which Melville took bis leave, ying be was stopping at McCoy’s hotel. Melville gave Woodruff a small sum of money and said he wanted to see him again. A few days after Woodruff met Coughlin on the North side talking with a man whomn ‘Woodruft calls McDougall. He ciaims that McDougall told him his name was now Wil - .fidms, Woodruft had known McDougall, or Williams, as an old worker for the Clan-na- (ael. After a private talk between Cough- lin and Williams the latter took Woodruff to the West side and talked with him. When ‘Woodruff told Williams he was ‘‘busted” the latter said: “Way don’t you go down and see Alex- " ander Sullivani” ‘Woodruff replicd that he was rot ready to ‘be sent to Europe. The pair then proceeded to No. 117 Clark street. This is the place whore, as has been frequently published, the furnjture of the Carlson cottage was first stored, Williams would not tell Woodruff what he wanted him to do, but urged him a few days later to go over and sec Alexander Suliyan, He finally did so ana told him McDougall had sent him over. Mr. Sullivan said: “MeDougall? Oh! don’t yout” ‘Woodruft replied: “Yes,” and Sullivan said he had nothing to say; that he had never met Woodruff before. Woodruff told him he was looking for a job, and, on Sullivan ask- fng hum what kind of work he would like, re- lied: *‘Anything in God’s world, if there fl. money in it.” Sullivan looked at him sharply and reptied “If T hear of anything for you, I'll let Will- iams know of it.” | The next , on the nortn side, when in tompany. Williams, they met Sullivan, he took Williams on one side and handed him somo money, saying: ‘‘Now, pay that rent.” Then, secing Woodruff, Sullivan told kim he must not take offense at his manner of the ?rnvlnus day, as he was very busy and had a great many applications for ajob. The Wednesday before the murder, Joodruff met Coughlin, who asked him to take @ note over to Sullivan. This note was in cipher, the same as had been used by the Femans when Woodruff was at Niagara. He looked ut it and says it read: “‘Going up to P. O'Sullivan’s, The remainder of the confession deals mainly with the night of the murde Coughlin, so Woodruff alleges, paid him §2: lf bring to Lancoln avenue from Dinan’s Ilvery stable, o conveyance in which the rul i’;eould be curried, Near Ashiund and Jiucoln avenues, Melville and @ man named »'Shea, alias Miko McDougal, joined Wood- ruff. Tho latter says this man was a ma- ehinist or blacksmith from Philadelphia, but o had known him in Wichita, Kun, Me! ville, he said, he had also met bo- fore in Peoria, in connection with Irvish affairs, They drove out to the Carlson cot- tage, reaching there about 23, m. The two men went in, and soon after O'Sullivan, Melville and Williams came out, carrying the trunk, which they putin tho wagon. Hore foltows a new version of the ride und ne disposal of tho body in the sewer. Wood- uft now says the intention was to have the unk sunk in Lake Mickigan, off Lincoln park, but, thinking thoy were pursued, the ‘was abandoned. \Woodruff claims that lémll 's instrument case was probably bur- ied or thrown 1nto tno lake by Melville and Williams when they left the wagon in tho woods for ashort time. e does not know what dl-émn, on was made of the clothing, Woodruft concludes with the ussortion that he has recently been approached by Jawyer, Wwho offered to to take his case gratuitously and that this lawyer hadsaid for him' to keep strict silence,” as Alexander Sullivan's attornoy would worl in unison, and that one of *Sullivan’s bonds- men had agreed to pay for Woodruff's de- 1 %cflmu of the whole confession is an jon by Woodruff that all lis_provious Seonfessions” are bogus und that this the ,'first and only statement 1 have made my arrest,”” the intimation being that other *confessions’ were given circula. by interested persons to create the im- n_ that he [Woodruff] wus a liar. oodruff gave nis age, when arrcstod, as ty-8ix years. Tae lust Fenian invasion red about 1866, This would You mean Williams, the Fenian: ia ?gmdll this afternoon en, n the W [ession,” which, sm tional thau oy of 0 con 20 with history. s he visited the flats at No. 117 Clark street April 20, whan the fact is that the flat was yacated by the mysterious stranger March 2. Woodruff’s statement that he met Melville April 2 and that the latter was slopcmg at McCoy's hotel is not verified by the hotel rnfihwr, which shows that Molville left there March 20. Woodruft further said this afternoon that he was with Dr. Cronin and P. O'Sullivan tha night of and previous to the murder of the doctor. This confiicts with this morning’s confession, in which he_snys he played cards all that evening, When asked why he told this last story, after hav- ing told 80 many others, Woodruft replied: “Well, I was promised the influence of o great paper in my behalf.” The police to-day dug an acre of ground along the beach near the foot of Graceland avenuoe in search of Cronin's medical instru- ments, but found nothing. The Times people to-night deny that any improper promises wore made to Woodruff, He was told, they say, that they would do What they could for him if he toid the truth. To & Times reporter, who aided Woodruft to explain the discrepancy in_his statements about his age, etc, Woodruff explainnd that 1t was a proposed Fenian rald in 1875 that he referred to. He then said he would be thirty Yyears old next Friday. The Times to-morrow Wwill publish a statement from Nic Paully, a saloon-keeper mentioned in the confession. Paully says he has been in the pay of Police Lieutenant Scheuttler for the past two weeks to aid in the search for the murderers. He says his sister told him Woodruft was called out of the saloon one day when he (Paully) was absent and paid some money by a man who, she is confident, 18 Alexander Sullivan. This reveals another discrepancy in the “‘confession,’” as Woodruff had it that after leaving Paully’s saloon with Williams, Sullivan met them and paid the money to Williams. To 1dentify Moroney and McDonald. New Yonk, June 16.—The Chicago detec- tives who are to identify Moroney and Me- Donald, the suspects in the Cronin case, ar- rived this morning. Their request to sec the prisoncrs was refused on the ground that it could not be allowed without an order from the district attorney. It was announced later that the detectives would app ear at the Tombs to-morrow morning to identify their men. S ey SUNDAY AT JOHNSTOWN. the Churches and Open Air—The Wreckags Fired. JonNsrowy, June 10.—In a few churches services were held, to-day, but the largest meeting of the day took place in the open air. The weather was fair and the men seemed glad of an opportunity to turn from hard work to religion. To-day the engine of the limited express was hoisted to the track at Conemaugh, The doubie tracks will be down as far us Altoona by the middle of the week. There are 3,600 men at work on the Pennsylvania road tracks betweenJohnstown and South Forlk. Six bodies were recovered, to-day. They were buried without identification. To-night 150 barrels of oil were empticd on the drift and ignited. The wreckage is burning fiercely for 200 yards. The debris was searched previous to being fired, but no bodies were found. T L) Stanley’'s Messenger. [Copyright 1889 by James Gordon Bennett.1 ZANzIBAR, June 16.—[New York Herald Cable—Special to Tnr Beg. |[—The slave who brought the letter, Wendesday last, came from Njiji. He is still missing. The mission station at that place reports everything quiet. Pippoo Tib's son will leave Manyema this month for here with a large caravan. Letters received from Ujiji dated March 10, say that Stanley met Tippoo Tib and sent a number of sick followers back with him, by way of Congo. Stanley intended coming to the east coast with Emin Pasbha. Tippoo Tib would arrive in Zanzibar in July. Services Held in P The Texas Tragedy. St. Louis, Jure 16.—The latest account in regard to the Cedar Creek, Tex., shooting affray, are quite conflicting,one report stating that six men were killed, four mortally wounded and three seriously hurt. Another acconnt says that only three were killed and four wounded. Officers at Cedar Creek say everythiug is quiet, but a large band of ofti- cers were out scouring the country for Wil- son, the negro constable who started the af- fray. It was roported that he had been found in the woods and killed, but the report was not confirmed. Ll A Candidate for Canada. WareRLoo, Ia.. June 16.—[Special Telo gram to Tue Bee.|—E. D. Stedman, wko hos for a number of years been county treas- urer of Benton county, has had his resigna- tion called for by the board of supervisors, For several weeks past a committe has been examiring the books in his office, and by agreement with his bondsmen his resignation has been placed n the hands of the county auditor, with the understanding that in caso adeficiency was found he should resign. The report of the committee has not been made public, but Stedman’s resignation has been called for and his successor appointed. L L Sam Small at Falls City, FarwLs City, Neb,, June 16.—(Special Tel- egram to Tue Bee.|—The Rev. Sam Small, of Georgia, deliverea two sermons and a lec- ture, to-day, to crowded houses. Last night he delivered his famous lecture, “From the barroom to the pulpit,” in Jennes' opera house. Every scat in that building was taken, and standing room was at a premium. His discourses to-duy were given at the court house, and great crowds were unablo to guin admittance. A large number from neighb oring towns were present, A Fatal Fight Between Cousing. §1. Louis, June 16.—John O. Manion, a young farmer near Fayette, Mo, and Richard M. Fowler, his cousin, fought a ducl on the streets of that city yeaterday. Manion and his wife had sepurated because of Fowler's marked attentions to her, When the two men met on the street yesteérday they began shooting at each other. Maniwon was killed and Fowler probably mortally wounded. - 8The Czar's Movements, Loxpoy, June 16.—[Specisl Cablegram to Tur Bex.]--The Berlin correspondent of the News telegraphs: “The German foreign of- fice has been informed that the czar will come to Berlin, but the date of his arrival has not yet been fixed. The Spanish press l»cr ists that the czar will meet Queen tegent Christina at St. Sebastiun and will go thence to Lisbou in September.” —— Tne Weather Indications. For Nebraska and fowa: Fair, followed Monday by showers, slightly warmer,, var- 1able winds. For Dakota: Falr, warmer, followed in the northern portion by light ram and slightly cooler, southerly winds, Forest Fires In Washington pLINRT na, W, 1, June 10.-~H est fires on the east side of the ountains are destroying vast quanti vies of tunber, Strong winds prevaii aad the fire is extend Tho Northern Pacific line and bridge are in dunges L L A Kansas Town Swept Away. Kaxsas Giry, June 10.--Meagre reports have been received hore of 4 flood and cyclone in Kuusas, Unicntown is reported swept Bway. e —.——— An Embezzling Assistant Postmaster, Se. Louis, June 16,—Frank L. Woodruff, late assistant postmaster at Lawrence, Kan., has been arrested on the charge of embeazling between §5,000 and $0,000, e sl Bteamship Arvrivals, At Havre—La Gascogne, from New York. At Hew York-—-The Etruria, from Liver- pool. Dar LY OMAHA MONDAY MORNING JUNE, 17, 1889, £ NUMBER 364 ° WHITNEY'S NAVY BUILDING. Too Much Praise Bestowed Upon COleveland's Secretary. SEVERAL BAD CONTRACTS MADE. The Presidentand Cabinet Preparing for Their Regular Summer Vaca- tion—Captain Meredith at the Capital. WasmixaroN Bureav, Tne Osana Bree. } 518 FOURTEENTI STREET, WasiNaroy, D, C., Juno 16. During the past four years a great deal has been heard about the grand success of Secre- tary Whitney in his attempts to rehabilitate the American navyy. Column after column of laudation was found in the democratic newspapers throughout the country, and odinus comparisons were frequent. Now one of the staunchest democratic papers in this city, which pays particular attention to army and navy news, calls attention to the fact that the contractors for the new ships are acting in aremarkable manner. It states the fact that the Petrel and the Baltimore are months behind hand and that in spite of the g reat success of Secretary Whitney in making contracts the government is exacting the daily penalty for delay from the contract- ors for each of these two vessels. The Columbia iron works of Baltimore, which had the contract for building the Perel, found it more advantageous to complcte a fleet of forry boats than to fill their contract with the United States, and it is sad they are making more money by paying the gov- ernment a penalty of $100a day than they would by completing the vessel in the time limited, and neglecting their private inter- ests, Then, too, the accident to the Charles- ton will delay ber second trial trip for at least two months, and now, that Secretary Whitney is out of oflice, it _is discovered that his contracts secured no better results than those of his predecessors. TIE OFFICIAL HOUSEHOLD'S OUTING. President Harrison will probably svend neqt Sunday at Cape May and lat week will move the family to Dee where he has leased the cottage of ex-S tor Davis. The house is of wood and ex ing unpretentious. Itis twound a half stories in height and is painted a sage-green tint with roof of red shingles. The broad pinzza is provided with hammocks, in which the president can restfully blow lets from porfectos, or nap when inclined so to do. “Phe furnishing of the cottage is excecdinely plain, but none the less comfortable. Straw matting and Smyrna rugs cover the floor. The bedroom suits are of the most rustic pattern, and willow wickers with bambvoo tables are to add to the convenience of the presidential family. The white house gard- ener is beautifying the front piazza with ri ning vines. The president’s neighbor will be Stephen B. Elkins, of New York. Others who have cotiages close by are ex Davis, Mayor C. F. Latrobe, of Baltimore; William A, Hannway and Miss Mary Gar- rett. The beautiful grounds surround- ing this cluster of summer resi- dences ufford glorious opportunities for the president to romp with his grand children, while, if he 18 so disposed, fishing and boating are withing walking dis- tance. During the latter part of July or in August the president and Mrs, Harrison will probably run up to Bar Harbor and remain for a week or two the guests of James G. Blaine, Mr. Blaine leaves within a week for his summer’s recreation. Mrs. Blaine and the remainder of the family go with him. Secretary Noble will probably remain here a greater part of the summer, He has leased the beautiful residence of Mrs. Tifiny, on Connecticut avenue, and Mrs. Noble has re- solved to stay with him, except that now and then she n njoy o few days at Cape May or Atlantic ity. Secretary Benjamin ¥\ Tracy will seek to escape the heat as fre- quently as 1s possible by trips to Manhattan beach and other seaside resorts, A tour in- cluding the various navy yards is also on his programme, Uncle Jerry Rusk will remain here to see that the white house lawn is properly trimmed. Secretary Windom may take a trip soon to his old home in Minne- sota. Secretary of War Proctor will find a cool spot among tue Green mountains of Vermont. CAPTAIN MEREDITIL ARRIVES. Captain William M. Meredith arrived in ‘Washington to-night. He comes to see how he stands with the admidistration aud what his chances are for securing the appointment as chief of the bur: of engraving and printing. Mr, Meredith , tganizht, that he would call upon § wry Windom on Tuesduy, probably, and ask that he be defi- nitely informed what the department intends to do in this matter. He is anxious to know at once what his chances are, that he may be enabled to close a business matter which is affected by his candidacy for this position. A LIVELY WEEK IN PROSPECT. During the present week Washington will be somewhat more iively thau it has been, owing to the fact that two different associa tions of uniformed knights—namely, Catholie Knights and the Sons of Awmcric are to be here in annual session. The avenues will be crowded with columns of enthusiastic men, who will per- spire aud march and enjoy themsely in that manner a few duys. But the great gathering for Washington will be in Oc- tober, and the preparations are being made just tow for une of the most successful tri- ‘enniel conclaves that the Knights Templar of the United States have ever indulged in, Every hotel and large boarding house will e fitled with the Templars and represent tives from nearly every state and territory are expected. One of the reasons why it is believed that this Washington meeting will be the most sue sful is that George Wash- ington, who was himself commander of a lodge in Alexandria, lies buriea at Mount Vernon, and hundreds of knights and their families will desire to make tue trip which this opportunity will afford. Already many of the states have registered with the local ofticers here and delegations are expected us follows: Massachusetts will send twenty- three commanderies, 1llinois twenty-five, In- diuna six, Michigan seven, Minuesota three, Missouri three, Nebraska twa, New York scighteen, Ohio eighteen and Pennsylvanin twenty-one. MILITARY MATTERS. First Lieutenunt Charles H. Ronesteel, Twenty-fifth infantey, now in tols city, has been granted an extension of his leave until June 30. He will then report to the cow- manding ofticer at Fort Sidney, Neb., for daty. He cume east to attend the wedding of his sister. Captwin J. W, Summerhayes, assistant quurtermaster, U, 8. A., arrived in town lust week from'Niobrara, where he has been stationed for the past four years. Fresident Hurrison bus just appointéd hun to a staft position, und he will leave for the Division of tho Pacifie, where he haus beea designated, 1y next week, THE FLOGDED PISH PC ‘The superintendent of the carp ponds has just tinisbed the job of running off the differ- ent storage holes for young fish, which were 80 thoroughly filled up with water during the fiood. These ponds, which contained young carp, were not 80 much affected by the freshet us sowe of the others, und it is estimated that a hundred thousand of the little wigglers huve been saved, and that there will probably be enough to supply the demand for the present seuson. The heav- 1est loss cecurred at the ponds containing a new species of fish known as the Golden Idea. This fish was recently introduced from the Danube, and the first supply was ready for shipment. After u greut deal of care, extending over a period of several years, 10,000 of these fish bad been hatched and would probably have been sent out this year, but now the total number rewaining is only about a hundred. The carp ponds were covered to the depth of nearly six feet with water, and besides the damage done by the freshet itself, more or less injury was incurred through the inwash of refuse from the a sewer, the outlet of wh imity to the ponds. Allthis d ‘Wwhich will amount to a great deal of money: the end, is due to the species of false economy which was inaugurated siuce the death of Prof. Bayard, Before that time & mat was main- tained at Harper's Ferry who reported any abnormal rise in the river, and whenever any such reports wero made, Steps wero taken to cover the ponds, and to protect them from the freshot. But for tho last year or two this small expense has beon done away with, and tho result is the loss of nearly a half million fish. s~ THE MARBLE CAVE, 50 prox- Twelve Miles of Underground Pas- sages and Millions of Bats, Ozark, Mo, Juno 16.—|Special Corres- pondence of Tur Bee.|—Tnr Bes corres- pondent has just returnsd from a trip to Stone county, and while there learred the following particulars about the Marble cave, which has long been regarded with wonder by the settlers there. This cave has been explored for a depth of 080 feet, and the ag- gregate length of the passages at present ex- plored is over twelve miles. Millions of bats are found, and immense deposits of bat guano, in places twenty-five feet in thick- ness and so dry that it resembles bran. in lightness, At a depth of 825 feet there is a perfectly straignt and narrow passage in the rock, ex- tending 420 feet, and ending in a huge room that contains the dried up or mummified re- mains of hundreds of carnivorous animals, including bears. panthers, wolves, foxes, opossums and some others that have never been named. A fine specimen of the pterodactyl have been taken out. A strange being, not found in any other cave, 1s a spe- cies of huge white bat, as large as a pigeon, and entirely destitute of eyes. Unmistakable evidence has frequently been found of the presence of a living animal of the bear fam- ily in the more remote rooms of the cave. Truman S. Powell, who was for fourteen vears editor of the Barton County Advocate, has spent the greater part of three years in investizating this cave and he 1s firmiy con- vinced that the animal above mentioned is the cave bear, an animal belioved to be ex- tinet. $ White lizards, twenty inches in length, are tound in one of the pools. Two riversof con- siderable magnitude traverse portions of this cave. actites and stalagmites of gigantic proportions and of varied colors are found in many ot the rooms, Several parties have visited the cave and report that its magnitude and wonder are simply beyond description. The cave is twenty miles southwest from Ozavk, the nearest railroad town, and though in a wilderness is easily reached by carriages. JAMES KELNAN DEAD. Demise of the Man Who Discovered John L. Sullivan. Bostox, Mass,, June 15.—|Special Tele- gram to Tur Bee |—James Keenan, the famous sporting authority, and known as the discoverer of John L. Sullivan,!Jake Kilrain, ‘Wallace Ross, Teemer and others, died here to-night, of dropsy, after a lingering illness of six months. Keenan was born in Wesumore county, Ireland, forty-three years ago, coming to Boston when a young man, aund opening a saloon, Although he could not read nor write, he amassed a fortunc of $159,000. He early became interested in sporting af- fairs, and was the best authority in the United States. First it was horse racing and then rowing, and finally pugilism. He owned some famous animals in his time, and at pres- ent owns several animals noted on the New England circmit. In sculling hebrought out Fred Plaisted, who defeated Butler; and took up Wallace Ross, then unknown, and made him defeat Hanlan, the champion. He next took Teemer under his wing and made him whut he is. Teemer is tricky, and, re- sorting to some shady transactions, caused Keenan to drop him a year ago. Keenan was the first who showed what was in John L. Sullivan, and he ve him his first push into publicity It was entirely to Keenan that the champion was able to raise the sum which enabled him ro face Paddy R; New Orleans. Sullivan showed hi tude by abusing his pa dropped him, He saw IKilr: Mitchell, was much t him, me fast and firm friends. He backed Kilrain against Lannon, and put up with Richard Fox half of the sum now up on the Sullivan fight. He leaves a widow and three sons, Politics Gortting Hot—FPeople From Omaha Out West, Savt Lake City, June 16.—|Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—The calls for the vari- ous gentilo conventions have been wade, ‘The political pot is boiling furiously. The gentiles are preparing to make a clean sween, and are united and confident. 'he Mormons, generally, are wavering and des- pondent. John Orr, Mrs, T. M. Orr, J. H. McAlvin, M. W. Little, Omaha; John Norman, Coun- cil Bluffs, and Frank Lewis, Hastings, Neb., are in the city. ok A Non-Communicative Clan-na-Gael. Drs MoiNes, la., June 16.—[Special to Tur Bee.]—The investigation of the Cronin case has disclosed the fact that a_ gentleman who has been more or less prominently con- nected with some of the leaders in the Clan- na-Gael lives in this city. He is Mr. John P. Howard, now president of the Iowa branch of the Irish National league. It has been reported that Mr. Howard was ex- pelled from the Clan-na-Gael in 1855 for ing told Maroney that there was dishon in the management of the society’s affairs, All efforts to draw out Mr, Howard on the subject now have falled. When interviewed for that purpose he evaded a direct reply to the inquiry as to whether he had belonged to the Clan-na-Gael. He would neither say that Lie had nor deny that he had. inally he said that he had never belonged to what is now the Clan-na-Gael. Itis presumed that the society has chunwed somewhat since he was a member, enough at Inast to justify his statement. Mr., Howard has b very prominently interested ia Irish irs, and knows some of the leading/men in the Clan- na-Gael, 1t1s believed that if he would, he could give some interesting information on the workings of thut sofetsy which might throw some light on the Cronin case. But he says that he knows noting about it, save by hearsay, and he declings to talk. Dynamos Struck by Lightning. Burraro, Wyo., June 16,—([Special to Tue -During 8 heavy thunder storm lust evening a bolt of lightning steack the large dynamo in the Buftalo electric light works and tore the coils of the armature into frag- ments, plunging the cityin darknes: electrician was stunding near at the tim sustained a severe shogk, A remal circumstance in connection with the incident is the fact thv nothng ulput the bullding appliances indicated the gassage of the ele tric fluid save the armufure, the wires and llghlniuunrrcllcrbumzu;:l:ouchul. The daw- age to the mill company, f which Geo a Beck is president, 18 estigated at §1,000. A Russian Royal Marviag>. Sr. Perenssuke, Junel 16.—Grand Duke Alexandroviteh and Pincess Alexandria, of Greece, were married Jn tho chapel of the winter palace this afterngon. There brililant gathering of of , diplo representatives and ladies, 1lis was fol- lowed by o state dinner, at which the czar tousted the couple. The Sioux Commission Open Nego- tiations With the Cheyennes. SPEECHES B8Y THE MEMBERS. Governor Foster Hopes to See Indian Members of Congress—Red Cloud Surly, but Other Indians Shout- ing and Whooping. First Mecting in Council. PiNe Ripar Agexcy, Dak. (via Chadron Neb.), June 16.—[Special Telegram to Tne Beg. |—The commission met the Indians in council to-day, at the pavilion erected on the side of a small ravine near the agency build- g, 'Tho Indians, being invited to do so, sc- lected William Garnety and Joseph Moseaux to act as interpreters auring the council, The meeting was opened by Colonel H. D. Galla- gher, the agent at this agency. Ina fow ap- propriate remarks, he spoke of each of the commission, and then of the purposes for which they were here. “An explanation of ne right of eminent domain then followed, after which the chairman of the commission, iovernor Foster, spoke to the Indians i about the same strain as at Rosebyd, inform- g the Indians of the purposes for which they cawe, and alluding to the fact that everything said at this meeting, by all the people, both red and white, would be taken down and shown to the great father. Continuing, the governor spoke in substance as follows: “General Crook bas acquired the reputa- tion among you of always speaking the truth, and we wish to earn tho same reputation, I wish to be perfectly fair with you, and as friends tell you the truth, whether pleasant or not. Tsuppose you thoroughly understand the law of last year. I shall only call your attention to one particular change. (Hero a large map was shown to the council.) Last year the dividing line between this reserva- tion and the Rosebud was from the mouth of Pass creck, due south; this year the line runs due south from the mouth of Black Pipe cresk, distant nearly sixteen miles cast- ward from Pass creek. If you take your land in severalty you will have about eight hundred thousand acres, and the rest will be yours to sell or dispose of in any way. We are not here to force you to sign, nor will wo ask you to sign any paper but this one. We shall ask you to give us your names, to tell to the great father, we want to tell you the truth and do right to you. We think this best and ask you to agree to this now.” Major Warner, the expounder of the com- mission, then spoke to the council at lengti in a very effective way. He assured the In- dians of his good will and friendship, and told them to treat with the commission in a spirit of equal friendship. The days of war being gone forever, and the days of peace being with us, you must now earn your living by the sweat of your brow; for the days when you may subsist by fishing and hunting as did your fathers, is now past. The chief man among you, as among the white men, in a few years, will be the one who pro duces the greatest crops. It is natu- ral that the great father should wish you to enter upona road of prosperity leading. to your good; that your daughters shall be educated to teach your schools for you instead of the daughters of the white men; that the money paid out shall remain here, instead of going away; that your sons may become blacksmiths, carpenters, harness makers and farmers. So you may have shops in your own camps and not come so far, when you waut work done., And, above all, that you may enter within the y citizenship and not be prisoners but can leave the res tion as freelv as I can. The great sends us here to explain tnis bill. not add to or take away in the slightest par- ticul; In the firsc place, I desire to say something about the difference in the line of your reservation in this bill compured with last year. 'Then the east line was from the mouth of Pass creek, due south, now from the mouth of Black Pipe dua south, givieg you a strip of land about sixty-seven miles long and seveateen wi ntaining about six hundred and cighty-six thousand as enough laod to give to each man, woman child here 122 acres. Here the major spoke at length of the al- lotment as provided in the bill, and repeated the illustration shown in these dispatches from Rosebud. Ile also spoke of the number of cows and other stock to be mven to the Indians, and svoke of the schools as provided in this billy of the money deposited for them, and concluded: *‘Be not influenced by any spirit of cuvy, hatred, prejudice or flattery, b ut ask the great spirit to 80 lead you as to bring the greatest happi- ness to your people.”” vernor Ioster then added a few words, h he mentioned the treaty of 1808, and explained 1ts relation to the school sub- ject and contrasted the present prnru»cd law in regard to the same, He spoke of the wall between parts of Dakota formed by this reservation. He further continued: “We come to build you up; 1 hope to live to see -the ~ sons of Red Cloud, here, and Young-Man-Afraid- of-His-Horse represeny you in the halls of the state legislature and in the great council at Washinglon, in the same manuer as do the children of the whites, The Indians were then invited to ask any questions they desired, to which Red Cloud responded by asking in a surly tone about. whether white men incorporated into the trbe by the treaty of 1808, were to be allowed to have a voice in this matter. This was then ex- plained in a satistuctory manner and the council broke up boisterously shouting and whooping. ''o-day was seen the first outward act of the chronic kicker, Red Cloud, in the action of his soldiers, The young 1 to attend and see that no action is ta exCept such as has been previously decided upon Dby the crown council, in attempring to inter- fero with the speecheés which might be tempted by any Indisn, after the commis- sion, When Major Warner asked the In- dians to take seats in the front of the pa- vilion, o0 he could fuce them, these soldiers prevented some of Red Cloud’s band from doing as requested, This is but an outerop- ping of the Ied Cioud iufluence, which is now known to be against the bill. Whether this influence will be overcome, remains to be seen, though much quiet eflective work has been, and sull is being done for the bill. It s also reported that the soldiers threaten to brain the first one who *touches the pen’ at this ather We can “To-morrow another council will be held and iv1s thought some ex will_be had from the Indians in the The last number of Dr. Bland’s Council Fire has been distributed here, and being transluted B B ludians against ominission. This eds a little man power" to discontinue it. ‘The Sioux Indians had a council among themselves while the commissioners wero talking with the Cheyennes. About fifteen chiefs spoke in_opposition to the bill. No Flesh and American Horse spoke in favor of the bill, the former saying be should sign, no matter Who objected, and if anyone tried to provent him, he would make them cry. Old Man Afpaid of His Horse, the” form great chief, sali be was 100 old to control b lis young men, whom he wanted to think for themselves Red Cloud’s influence seems to prevail g Al Murder and Suicide. Lake Ciry, Colo., June 16.—Newton €. Moore, # freighter, murdered his young wile yesterday and blew out his brains, The cuuse was jealousy. Bitterly Opposed to the Opening of the Sionx Reservation. Bissarck, Dak,, June 16.—Spocial Tele- gram to Tne Bee.|—Couriers just arrived from Standing Rock report Sitting Bull, the notorious Sioux chief, as alive and slowly growing strongor, In an interview with regard to the provosed opening of the reservation for settiement, he said that ho never signed a treaty and never would, He is as bitterly opposed to the opening of the reservation now as ho was a year ago. When told of the number of Indiana at tho lower agencies who are sign- ing he would not believe 1t. He said he had Indians at the lower conference who reported to him, and he knew that no such number as reported have signed. He is cunning and suspicious, and thinks the commissioners are giving out the reports to influence the Indians at the upper agencies, There is every reason to believe that the commis- sioners will succeed in opening the reserva- tion, but they must do it without the aia or consent of Sitting Bull and his friends. When asked if he thought he would die, Sitting Bull said at first he felt that he must. 0, 88 the trouble wus with his heart, which elt as though he had been shot. He now has some hope of recovery. The Indians at Standing Rock have chosen the orators to represent them at the coming conference, but Sitting Bull is not one of tho chosen, Those elected are: Gall, John Grass, Mad Bear, Big Head und Bagle-That Scares, 814 8. The State gerbund. GrAND Isnaxp, Neb,, June 16.—[Special Telegram to Tur B ]-—To-day closed the Nebraska State Swmngerbund convention, which has been the most successful ever held in the state. All have had a good so- cial time, and the meetings and entertain- ments have been of a high order. Two en- tertainments, open to the public, were given at the opera house. The Grand Island or- chestra, assisted by some of the best talent in the state, furnished the music, and there wero two hundred and fifty tramed voices in the chorus. The solo by Herr Schmidt, and Madame Weber's renditions were highly appreciated. It was a musical treat that will be long remembered by the people of this aty. To-day closed with a picnic at Hogge's grove. The state association was organized two years ago, when there were seven societies, with a membership of 600 now there are fifteen societies. with a mem- bership of mearly three thousand. Bvery city in the state was represented nere, and over sixteen hundred delegates reported in all. Attho election of officers to-day the presiding officers were re-elected. John allich and Richard Gehring, of Grand Island, are president and vice-president. Seward was selected as the place to hold their rext annual meeting. Awmong the mem- bers are numbered all the prominent € mans in the state. The Liederk society of this city was organiz in 1870, and was the prime promoter of the state organization. They own prop- erty, here, valued at $15.000. " They own a block in the central part of the city} a large hall aud theater 1s located 1n one corner, the balance of the grounds are beautifully laid off, and large catalpas furnish ample shade. At night the block is lighted by electricity. “They have a membership of 185, among whom State Treasurer Willinn A, Hagfe, Auditor John Wallich, Senator Wolbach, Representatives Reif and Hooper, Charles Wasmer, Louis Viet and many otners well known throughout the state. Fairfield Cnliege Commencement. Famrienp, Neb., June 16.—[Special to Tne Bee.]—The anvual commencement ex- ercises of tho Fairfield college took place last week. An eclaborate programme was car- ried , consisting of concerts, exercises by the societics, nddress by iSlder W. T. Maupin, of Hastings, and exercises by the graduating class, followed by the conferring of degrees. The following young men were graduated: George I\, Porter, G. 1. Ma L. W. Smith and J. W. Elliott. The financia d he college haus been strengtiened since last year, and the facuity reorganized, and, it is believed, bet- tered to a marked degree. Among the addi tions to the faculty, Prof. Mercer, who takes the chair of cient languages and higher mathematics, is a valuable acquisition. He has occupied a high place among the instruc- tors of Nebraska for a number of years. The prospect for airficld college for the coming yea Zht, s Stepfather. 5 [Special Tele- gram to Tur Ber.|-—To-night at 10 o'clock, John McCord, aged twenty years, stabbed his stepfather, William Hunter, at his home in the northeastern partof the city, The cut was made with a pocket knife abdomen, disemboweling him. Thro excitement which ensued at the time, could not be ascertained whether it was of a serious nature or not. The cutting was brought “about by a quarrel Hunter was indulging in with his wife, who is McCord's mother. McCord interfered, when Hunter drew o revolver but was defeated in his purpose by McCord using his knife with deadly intent. Sceing what he had done the young man disap- peared in the darkness and ata late hour was still at large. He has been employed as a roustabout at the Midway saloon and is considered a tough character, Heis a man of muscular build, sandy complexion and wears a smooth face, North Platte Personal Nonrit Prarte, Neb., June 16.—[Special to Tue Bre. Isaac Dillon has just returned from Omaha, where he has been receiving treatment for his cyes, Miss Arta Cody, the accomplished daugh- ter of “M. le Vicompte Guillaume de Bison” (Buffalo Bub), expects to join the excursionists that leave our shores for Burope, with Miss Minnie Wood, of Omaha, sowe time this month. Mrs. 3. Beer gave a gypsy tea party at ance, south of town, lust we to Platt or and his wife, from New Orleaus, are stopping off o few days on their way to' tho coust, About twenty-five couples’ were in attendance, and altogether it was the wost enjoyable uffair of the season. Peru Kye s, Neb,, June 15, Bre.)—The Everett soc ion, last night, 1n Normal chapel. audience was presont, and tho credit, The oration by President Harry Chu; . The baccalaureate ad delivered, this afternoon, by lev. Crofts, of Council Bluffs, ~ The amme of the closing e ; Monday ev P to I open ary_class; ‘Tucsdiy g, ting; Wednesduy, com- aient exercises, and Wednesday even: Buildings, Norr# Prarre. Neb, June 16.-—|Special to Tue Bee. |—The First Nationul bank aud the new North Platte National bank are about to erect fine three-story structures of brick and stone, on opposite corners of Sixth andgSpruce streets. ‘They expect o occupy them before snow flies, New Lodge K. of P, Lexisarox, Neb., June 16.--[Special to Tae Bee]—A Koigots of Pythias lodge is being orgsnized here, aud arraugewents are being made to have the lodee instituted in the course of ten days or two weeks, There are thirty-four signers W the petition asking for a charter, THEHAWREYE GOVERNORSHIP Withdrawal of One of the Leading Republican Candidates. WHEELER DOING GOOD WORK, A Minister Who Worships at the Surine of Mammon-—Statistics of lowa's Past and Present Raintall, Trwin's Withdrawal. Drs Moixes, 1a., Juno 18.—| Special to T Ber.]--The past week has witnessed the withdrawal of Hon. John Lrwin, of Keokulk, as o candidate for governor, It could hardly be said that he was a candidate, in the usual sense of the term, but he had many friends and admirers ovor the statoe who had been considering his name, and hoping that he would enter the race, and 8o to prevent any further consideration of his name, he has authorized the announcement that he will not be a candidate, He is one of the popular young men of the state, and is famous in current history as the only federal official who ever returned to the government the salary ho did not ecarn. President Arthur appointed him governor of Idaho. He went out to the territory once or twice, but busi- ness matters kept h ™ home a groat doal, and after hoiding the office for a fow months, he resigned and sent 118 salars back to the treasury, staung that he had nd' earned_it, and was not entitled to it. :uch flagrant honesty was so unprecedented tha' the treasury oficials did not know what to do with the money, and had quite a timg in get- tiug it back into the treasury. AR Irwin has large business interests which he could not well neglect to enter the race for governor of Tows, and so stays out. He will be the temporary chairman of the next re- publican state convention, which meets here August 14, Mr. Wheeler, who is one of the leading candidates for the republican nomination for governor, has made a very unique campaign, He stated when in town the other day, that he had written 11,000 letters to the people of Towa, asking for their support to his candi- dacy. Ho has been at the business for over ay nd has had quite a_clerical force en-g gaged in helping his correspendence. He hinks that this styleof campaigning is quite ful. There are hundreds of men who eldom get a letter of any kind and feel quite honored to receive a personal letter from a candidate for governor, even though he be an entire stranger to them, In the absence of any special ¢l e, they are quite likely to consider request favoras bly, varticularly if he writes a good letter. This is carrying out tre button hole idea on a4 mammoth scale, But it shows the spirit of western enterprise, in one direction at least. A Minister of 1 Des Morxes, Ben.]--A queer incident is Davenport which has occasioned a good deal of unpleasant comment, Buford post, G. A. R., had charge of the exercises on Memorial day, at the National cemetery, on Rocxy Island, The post invited one of its members, Rev. William MacPheeters, to deliver the oration. He did and now sends in a hill of §25 for his se The invitation was intended as a compliment to him, not as o business engagement. But his thriftiness seems to have gotten the better of his sense of propriety, aud the Grand Army men. quite indignant. i lowa’s Past and Present Rainfall, Des MoiNgs, Ta., June I [Special to Tnr Bee.]—The heavy raiufall in June, so far, has called attention to the average ramnfall of Towa for the last few years. Scrgeant Chappel, of the signal stution here, has made some com) ive tables, showing the pre- cipitation at this place for each year since 157 During this time the average rainfall for each y has been 37,50 inches. The greatest annual pitation was in 1881, when it reached inches. The leasy ai nual precipitation was in 1887, when it was only 2460 inches, The greatest precipitation for any month during this period was in June, 1851—15.70 inches, and the least for any month was in March, 1855, wnen it was only .04 of an inch. The rain for the average year s least in January, increases siightly in Pebruary and M 1l more in April and May, and reac mum falls in June, On un average about one-sixth of the rain- fall of the year falls in June, InJuly and August the rainfall is only about half what it is in June; it increases during September and October, decreases in November, and still more 1n December. As the average rainfall for a year during the last ten or eleven years is 0 inches, that can be taken as the approximate amount needed by lowa oil to raise a fair crop. 1or while during that time some crops have been very poor, owing to the drouth or the excess ain, souie have been very good, ewving o fair average for the whole, One inch of vainfall is equivalent to 17,300,000 gallons of water to the square mile, and for the 37.50 izches the rainfall ina ) - would have to n round numbers (49,000,000 gallons to square mile, Assuming that this average rainfall at Des Moines 1s a fair average for the state, and it g ormous “mount of more, gallons of water to fall upon lowa in one year, A little computation showing the ratio between the number of tons of fa number of gallons of w; would be very interesting, It might show approximately how much water is needed to raise a pound of corn or wheat or potatoes, cial to Tnm A Generous People, Des Moixes, Ia, June 16,—|Special to Png Bee.)--There has been a very generous response in Iowa to the governor's proclama- tion requesting Lelp for the Johnstown suffer- ers. !nall the large cities the contributions were sent dircetly to Johnstown by the mayor or some local committee. 13ut in the ller cities, villages and hawlets the con- tributions in wost instances were sent to ate Treasurer Twombly aud by him fors wurded, Up to lust night he had received and sent on wbout £,000. This represents very widesproad giviug, as the donae tions come from about one hun- dred and fifty different sources. All pars of the state haye respouded to the appeal for uid, The con- tributions re od by Preasurcr Twombly include collections in churches, donations from ball clubs, subscriptions from socicties, town meetiugs, collections on the streets and individual gifts. The fact that the returns came from so many localities, shows how ral is the fc of sympathy with the 18, As already stated, the contribu- tious to Treas: Twombly ure distinct from the suwms raised in the larger cities, The cash contributions in Des Moines will rei y #5,000, Davenport has raised about 3,500, Dubugue, Sioux City, Burling= ton and other towns have given good donas tions. 1t is believed that the cash contripu- tions from lowa will reach, iu the aggrega 30,000 and §40,000. Besides thes loads of provisions, lumber an 28 have been sent from this slute. A Couplo of Barns Destroyed. Canior, [a, June 16.—|Specialito Tam Bee —The barn of R. 1. McNeil was burned to the ground at 3 o’clock this morn- ing. A valuable horse and carriage were besides scveral valuable sets of Yesterday afterncon the large . Mincher was struck Ly lighte ning wnd uliaost dewolished.