Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 18, 1889, Page 1

e— — NINETEENTH YEAR. TANNER'S ORDERSREVERSED. Acting OCommissioner Smith Re- scinde Two Rulings. DEMOCRATS WILL FILIBUSTER. Barnum on the Winter Outlook in Congress—Mrs. Logan Ridicules the Idea of Making Her renston Commissioner, 3 FourTRENTA STRRET, Wasmixaros. D. C., Sept. 17, Acting Commissioner Smith has reversed the order directing that pensioners receiving @ less rate than €4 per month can, upon ap- plization, be examined for re-rating. This order was issued by Commissioner Tanner. Mr. Smith has also rescinded fhe order that the evidence of one reputable private soldier would be regarded as sufticient to establish the cause of disability of a comrade. Thsold practice has been resuuied to reauire the ev idence of one commissioned ofticer or two private soldie The Evening Star says on the subject: The ucting comimissioner, when asked to-day awbout the reversul of theseorders of Mr. Tanner, refused to say whether he had done soornot. A reporter learned from other sources that the orders had beer signed by Mr. Smith. The lattor, however, it is un- derstood, has the tear of Mr, Tanner's fate Defore his eyes and he therefore deoms it the part of wisdom not to talk at ail. Commenting on the reversal of theso or ders, which is considered an important stop, this evening’s Capital sa, Just why the evidence of an officer should possess double the value of that of a private solaier 18 not clear to the mind of the plain average tax- payer. The privates who eolisted in the war of the revellion were not the rae tag and bob tail who might get in the army in peace l but were the flower of the land. It is not & maxim at all, generally, that shoulder straps bring a truthful tongue. It is heid by the ordinary citizen that the man who car- ried o musket is just as reliable as the one vho carried a sword, and no_ distinction is made between the evidence of an ex-liouten - unt and an ex-private in the courts of justice. FILUSUSTERING PROSPECTS. Several congressmen arrived to-day. Among them are Judge Kelly and General Heisland, of Pennsylvania, Snyder, of West Virginia and Catchings, of Mississippi. Mr. Catchings is getting un his brief in the elec- tion contest brought against him. Most of tne members now,in Washington have come 10 securo quarters for the session or place their children in school. Mr. Barnum, the democratic represcata- tive of the Indianavolis district, has been Lere several d and talking about the outlook for logisiation this winter he said this morning 1 think there will be noth- ing much done. There will, however, bo o lovely time from the start. We have a lot 10 worry the republicans about and we will be very apt to make it interesting for them. I do not think they will do anything with the tarifl.” . “How about the rule “They cannot chan, the rules so asto avoid the constitutional provision that a majority of all the vores shall be necessary 10 constitute a quorum, and with but one or at least two more than a quorum all told they cannot hope to have enongh memoers present ut any time to carry through wuy radical measure, Of course we shall not in- terfere with the organization of the house, but they cannot do anything that our party is determined they shail not do,” Mr. Barnum represents the views of a majority of the democrats in tho house. It is the intention to filibuster againsy organ- 1zation, the adoption of the mew rules and overy step tuken by republicans having in view the legislation demanded by the cof try. Then in the nexteampaign the demo- crats will charge the republicans with hav. ing fai ed to fulfill the promise made Chicago in 1888, MRS, LOGAN NOT A CANDIDATE. An enthusiustic admirer of the late Gen- al John A. Logan observed in a conversa- tion yesterday that Mrs. Logan would muke a good commissioner of peusions. The sug- gestion was repeated so many tunes that iv was seriously discussed by several of her friends to-day despite the impossibility of a woman_holding the position. A reporter ‘who called on Mrs. Logan and broached the subject was told this *I would not consider such an idea for a moment sud do not think that the president or any one in vower has ever done o seither. 1 bave too keen an aporeciation of the du- ties and responsibilities of the ofice aud of my own unfitness to assume them over to think of it for a moment even if the plice were proffered me, which is absurdedly im- probable. I think the oftice of commissioner of pensious 18 oue of the best gifts the goverament hus to offer in point of import. ance. In my opinion 1t requires a man of marked ability wo fill that position, I think there will be no difficulty in findwg good men for the place.” PLOWING IN WASHINGTON. Rain hus fallen almost constantly in the Qistrict of Columbia during the past four days and nights, The water courses are not greatly swollen, on account of the long con- tinued dry weather during the summer and autumn, A novelty was introduced to-day in the work of re-usphulting Penusylvania avenue for the Kunights Templar conclave. Of course, the old asphalt had to be torn up fieat, und to expedite matters tho plowing was done by steam nstead of with four big horses, as before. ‘The contraciors got a traction engiue, and the way it ripped up the asphalt amazed the thousands who stood about and watched it till the rain began, A long heavy chain was fastened to tho back end of the traction engine, and a big plow was hitched to the other énd of the chain. Then a hole was broken in the asphalt sur- face, the point of the plow put in it, aud the engine began to puff und roll up furrows of asphalt, ASHINGTON BURRAU, T OMAKA Bre, % A CAUSTIC CONTROVERSY, The civil service reform controversy which hus been going on for some time through the columns of the Washington Post between ex-Postmaster General Frank Hautton aud Civil Service Commussioner Ly man, L-duy assumed a caustic tone. Mr. Lyman has ulways been credited with fram- ing the original civil service law, and, having becn at the head of the commission from its incipiency, 18 held responsible for most things it has done, Mr, Hatton gives promi- nence to-day to these observations along with others of a similar churacter: “When you were the only commissioner after O'Leary ana Edgerwn had gone out— when you alone were spreading your majestic wings, and solitude trying 10 cover the reform nest, did you not pro- mote your brother-iu-law, one Campbell, from a $1,000 to u $1,200 place without re- quiring him to pass a civil service examina- tion! Please answer this question und do nei make the mistuke of thinking it ‘is none of the public's business.” One greater thun You once said, the public be d—d,’ and the ublic put on its stogie boots and kicked him into the middle of eternity. And again, Mr, Lyman, will you be kind enough to tell if there is o single clerk now employed with your commission whe was required to pass the same tests which your sugust body in- sists shall be applied to clerks in other de- partments ABMY MATTERS. The leave of absence granted Captain Charles Potter, Eighth infantry, August 21, Departuicnt of the Platte, 1 oxtended two months on surgeon’s certificato of disabilivy. Private Willlam Martin, Company ¥, Sev- enteenth infautry, now at Fort D, A, Rus- sell, Wyoming, Private George W. Abbott, light battery ¥, Fifth artillery, now with his battery, and Private Henry White, troop L, Ninth cavalry ure discharged frow the army. MISCELLANEOUS. Commissioner Tauuer has beon callad upon OMAHA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 18 by the state committee of Ohlo to go to that state to make campaign specches for For- aker. He has not yot answered. ‘Washington claims to have made more im- provements per capita duriog the past year than any city oast of the Mississippi river, if not in the conntry. It shows that the na- tional capital is being rapidly metamornhosed. Building Inspector Entwistle to-day sub- mitted to the commissioner his report for the year ending June 80, During the year there were 1,72 brick dwellings erected at a value of $4.810,260, 270 frame dwell- ings costin stubles at & Ccost o h In all _there were 4,048 permits of all kinds 1esued at a total value of £,105,715 The fees from building permits amounted to §3,409, and from water privileges to £,083, During the year there were 2,011 dwellings erected, and 2.192 buildings of all classes. There are 313 dwellings and 22 additions and repairs in ex- cess, but n valuo §104,270 less than tue pre- ceding year. Republicans are preparing for a deter- mined effort to elect a republican successor o the late 8. S, Cox in the Ninth New York congressional district, Th are_confident that if Tammany and the county democracy put up rival candidates they can elect their man, The following Nebraska postmasters were appointed: Bladen, Webster county, James Burder; Steele Civy, Jefferson county, D, A. Bugbee, M. L. Ebbitt. George R. Holt, of Buriington, Towa, 18 in the city. Senator Paddock wont to New York to- He 'expects to be at his home in fce in a few days, Luebber of Sutton, Neb., is at the Peruy S. Heatn, i THE ODD FELLOWS. The Proposition to Lower the Age of ENeibility Defeated. Coruvyus, O., Sept. 17.—The most impor- tant matter considered to-day by the sov- creign grand lodge of Odd Fellows was the pronosition to change the age of eligibility to membership from twenty-one to eighteen. After discussion it was defeated. Repre- sentative Crooker, of Iliinois, offered a reso- lution authorizing lodges in eties of 35,000 or wmore population to assess on their member- ship a per capita tax of 15 cents to keep up the employment burcau and public libra- ries organized in the order. It was re- ferred fo the committeo on resolutions by Cockburn of Minnesota declaring the sovereign grand lodge too large and that a reduction of membership of one-half would be heneficiul; referred to committee. Over ore hundred delegates met to-day and took the initial steps toward forming a national association of the Rebekah degree lodges. The first or a se ries of competitive drillsof the patriarchs militant was held this after- noon. The committee of judges consisted of officers of the state troops of patriarchs mil- taut and two United_States armny oficers, Canton’s Occidental No, 1 of Cl go and Monumental No. 20 of Baltimore went through manceuvres, The day cloged with a dress parade. A BOSTON'S POLICE SCARED. Slugger Sullivan on a Big Drunk and Smashing Things. BostoN, Sept. 17.--|Special Telegram to ‘Mg Bee.]—John L. Sullivan has been on a tear again. The slugger scems to have both citizens and police thoroughly cowed, and, focling secure from hiarm, acts as he pleases. Such doings in any western or southern city or town would lead to his bemng shot by the victim, Yesterday he got away from his friends and showed up alone in Clark’s hotel on Tremont stect, went into the barber shop demanded that whisky be served him in tho chair of the bootblack, and because it wasu't brought, he wanted to shave a terrified cus- tomer, threw one man out of his seat, caught. two others and violently bumped them to- gether, and when an alarm for the police was sent decamped and, procceding to the Adams house, one of the best hotels i the city, cleaned out the office and compelled the bur to be hastily closed up and deserted. Efforts to procure the police were unavailing, and the bully was finally got away by his companions. A great crowd blocked to stre but no attempt has been made to ar- vest the fighter. EEU e A DEFAULLER. William Wel'b, Secretary of Mon- tana, Under Clevelin! S. PavL, Sept 17.—A special from Helena, Mont., says: “William B, Webb was ar- rested to-day on a warrant sworn out by the United States distriot attorney charging hin with embezzling funds of the United States while acting as secretary of tho territory. Webb was appointed secretary of Montana in 1885 by President Cleveland and held the office until removed by President Harrison last April. An exumination of Webb's books already shows a deficit of $4,000, and it is still in progress. It is sald the shortage will amount to $5,000 or §6,000. Webb appeared this afternoon before the United States com- mission and was placed under $5,000 bonds 0 appear on October 4. HEIRS TO FIVE MILLIONS. Ten Colored People Who May Yet Lol in Luxury. Pirtsoure, Sept. 17.—A special from Lima, O., says: Hank Morville Talboty, a well known colored barber of this city is thought to be one of the missing heirs to a fortune of $5,000,000, The property was originally owned'by his father and consists of real estate upon which the city of Logans- port, Ind., 15 located. He has employed counsel to prove his claims. Theother heirs, ten children in all, have already employed ex-Congressman Hill, of Deflance, O., to prosecute their claims. B Nebraska and lowa Pensions. WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.—[Special Telogram to Tue Bre, |—Pensioas granted t Nebrasi- ans: Original invalid—Navy, Jacob Haylett, Increase—Eaward E. Teter, Isaac B. Hayes, Mahion L, Teter, David H. Kittle, Fresman B. Quimby. Pensions for Towans: Original invalid Rudolph Miller, Pilroy M. Thompson, “Yhomas M, Hall. Incréase— Daniel J. Beliz, Emwil Schottle, William A, Simous, Eh Wil: son, David M. Longaker, William A, Martin, Francis A. Patterson. He-issue and mcrease Theopilus George. Original _widows, et —Mary A., widow of Asa W. Farr; Franc Mary, widow of Ramuelus Reed; Jane A., mother of Marcus 8. Burt; minor of Aoel K. Pierce; minors of Epbraim J. Davis. . — Nebraska and lowa Patents, W ASHINGTON, Sept. 17.—[Speciul Tele- gram to Ine Bee.|—Patents were issued to Nebraska and Iowa inventors to-day as fol- lows: Daniel Kastou, Grafton, Neb,, sash holder; Melcher L. Lubin, Sutton, Neb, nand stamp; Henry H. Myer, Atkinson, Neb.,, sash fastener; Frank W. Rysenburg and J, . O'Hearn, Omaha, sutomatic vell ringer, Towans: Jacob Olsen, assignor of oue-half to J. . Buxton, Oska loosy, L., howst; Chupman Snyder, Mount Pleasant, Ia., burning clay for ballast; Earl Swem, Cedar Rapids, Ia., needle: Ira B. Warren, Wancopet. ld., washing machine; Mos: Young and L. A, Watts, Hartley, Ia., fence machive. T Whitney to Tracy. WasHINGTON, Sept. 17.—In response t0 a telegeams of congratulation sent yesterduy by Secretary Tracy to s predecessor on the successful trial of the new cruiser Hal- tiwore, the following dispatch was received this worning from Lenox, Mass. Many thanks for pyour kind dispateh. 1 have felt certain the result would be sati factory, as I doalso that you will continue to raise the standard and regisier to much ligher resuits than Lhese, W. C. Wumrxey, Muchachinock, WRATHOF THE CAMP TRADER. Despoiled of His Stores He Threat- ens Vengeance Dire. GOVERNOR THAYER RODE AHEAD But the War Horse of Grant is no Respecter of Persons and Refased to Accom- pany Him, . At Camp Grant. Beurnicr, Sept. 17.—[Special Telegram to Tur Beg.]—Camp Granu still maintains the even tenor of its way and the brave militia boys ure holding her level, The ground here is vaiuable and while Camp Grant 18 supposed to contain most of the soldiers, there is no dearth of the blue coats . tho streets of Beatrice, A patrol guard was parading the streets last evening ana to-day to gather such as were out on French'leave. Some avil genius has succeeded in inocu- lating the Nebraska volunteer with the conviction that anything in the provender line that is not under lock and key, inside the encamp limits is the legitimate prey of the soldiers, if they can get it. Hence the camp trader’s store and refreshment stand has had to suffer. A pile of two or three hundred water melons has mysteriously dwindled down to comparative nothing- less, Cawned ‘‘vittles” have disappeared from the shelves of the sutler store, and there is no record of any equivalent being received for them. The trader threatens to sue the state for a million or more dollars damage, and let the camp starve to death before he will furnish it with another soli- tary ounce of sardine, salmon, salarat eugs, cider or tobacco. There is an incon- solable sadness about the case and General Colby is considering the expediency of call- ing & council of war to be composad exclus- ively of chaplains to see what can be done about the matter. 7 Lheire is no dearth of non-commissioned oficers in the camp. In fact, there are mora chevrons than chevaliers. The insignia of rank inclyde everything in the non-commis- sioned ling, from a lance-corporal’s bunky to an officer's ‘‘dog-robber.” Some of the chevrons are entirely new to old soldiers who have been for accustomed to know a warrant officer’s insignia at sight, Sixteen different non-commissioned ofticers’ chevrens ¢ counted to-day by Tne Bee man, where ten different ranks of non-commis- sioned ofticers have only been known hereto- fore and authorized by the United States army regulation. General orders No. 8 was issued 1o duy, and bears specifically on the competition drill which occurs to-morrow. The follow- ing officers are announced as the judiwes of the drill: Colonel Aaron S, Duggett, United States army; Captain C. M. Murdock, Co. A, Light artliery; Captain J. H. Culvar, troop A, cavalry. The Second regiment band serenaded Mrs. Senator Paddock at her residence near the camp last evening, aud were royally enter- tained by the distinguished ladys The grand parade and review this after- noon was a great success. Governor Thayer marched at the head of the procession. He was billetted to ride Linden Tree, General Colby’s horse, but gave it up after one or two attempts to mount the animal, and fell back on a staid old horse that had more respect for the Nebraska governor. The governor leaves to-night for Lincoln, from whence he goes to Chase county to attend the county fair at Imperial. Licttenant Colonel McCann, of the Second regiment, has tendered his resigna- tion, which is accepted by the governor, and Adjutant General Cole has just issued an order directing the colonel of the regiment to call an election of ofticers to choose Colonel McCunn's successo Political Probabitities. GnraxT, Neb,, Sept. 17.—[Specisl to Tar Bee|—Mr. Laws and Mr. Harlan scem 1o be in greatest favor for congress and the proba- bilities are that one of these two will be sue- cessful. Mr. Hardin is making a personal canvass of the distri He was seen by your correspondent Saturday and expressed himself as being very well satisfied with the outlook. He is very strongin nis own neigh- borhood, York county, whose delegation will be for him solid und to the last minute. In adjoining counties lis chances are said to be better than those of Mr. Laws. He s espe- cially strong in Chase, Hayes, Frontier and Gosper counties and has a reasonable fight- ing chance 1 other localities. Mr, Haflan has & great many personul friends in this section of the state who are interesting themselves in his canvass and who will make o gallant fight for his success. From Friend. Friexn, Neb,, Sept. 17.—[Special to Tnz BEE. |—The district fair at this place ten days ago was u success in point of numbers, and a profit to our merchants and landlords, whether it was to the association or not. The erop prospect of this section of Saline is extraordinary, and the farmers are quite well satisfied. ‘The buildiog boom of Friend. while not of a mushroon sort, 18 substanual, forty-room, three and a half story hotel, the Hotel Coronado, furnished with the latest improvements, such as steam heat, electric bells, fixtures tor electric Lights and, all the maodern furniture of a first-class house, will be ready to receive a landlord some time about Thanksgiving. This house is being built by H. P. Schmidt, one of tne eater- prising business men of Friend, at a cost of between §15,000 and §20,000, and will be & grand improvement to the town, as well as a great comfortto the travelng pudlic. The housn nas us yet not been rented, but it is generally believed that a popular landlord of this city, on Muple street, will be its fivsy landlord, At the state fair this part of Saline wa well represented. M. R. Stanley U and second premiums on Shetland ponies; G. W. Alexander, first premium on grapes aud sweepstakes on small fruit; Judd Rose took all first state premiums oh houey and bee-keeping. Plaus uth Fair, Prarrsvouri, Neb., Sept. 17.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee |—Secretary Wise and several assistants have been very busy to-day making entries for the connty fair which opened this morning. Entriee are heavy in all classes and the speea depart- meat is full. .The vrincipal attractions for to-morrow will be & pouy running race, free for all, porse $0; three minute trot for horses that have never beaten 3 minutes, purse, £100; B-year-old trotting race, purse 25, aud a bieyele race, half mile heats, best two in three, purse 830. Tuesday afternoon all achool children uuder 15 years of age will beadmitted to the grounds free. A Tunefal Trickster. Bram, Neb., Sept. 17.—|Special to Tue Ber.|—Sheriff Snyder left for Lincoln this morning to get a requisition for Arthur Springer, alias Wilson, who is held at Lake City, Minn,, by the sheriff. Some time agn he moved to Blair, represented he was an organ viner, ete., and did some work for 8. E. Kemp, « music dealer hero. He told Kemp he could sell an organ for him, The terms of commission were agreed upon and Springer took the organ and sold it for $160 cash and skipped. Kemp received a telegram this morning that Spriuger had acknowledged he was the man. Greeley Democrats' Choice Scoria, Neb., Sept. 16,—[Special to Tue Bee.]—The democrats of Greeley county held thelr couvention Suturday at Greeley Center and put 1n nomination for treasurer P, H. Roouey, of Craytwon; for clerk, John The new* Kavanagh, of Cedar; for shesift, J. J. Phelan, of Spaulding; for coutity judge, N. H. Parks, of Scotia; for superintendent of public in- struction, P. H, Molilduft, of Brayton; for county commissioner, P, MaOnrty, of O'Uon- nor; for coroner, Dr, Marphy, of Bravion ; for surveyor, R. N, Twomey, of Leo Valley. The republicans will have their cor vention the 25th, after whiol tho campuign will be fully opened in Greeley connty. Toone Republicans Nominate. Arnios, Neb, Sept. 17.—[Special Telo- gram to Tng Bes.]—~The republican conven- tion of Boone county was held hero to-day. There was no fight except on the treasurer, L. H. Judd, of Cedar Rapids, belug nomi- nated on the eighteenth bailot. The other nominations were: For clerk, William Weitzal; sheriff, George P. Lowis; superin- tendent, C, E. Spear; coroner, A.J. Clark surveyor, I, B, Smith; commissioner Socond district, J. T. Anderson, J. L. Albort is at the head of che delegation to the stute con- vention, Wymore's Falr. Wrytone, Neb,, Sept. 17.—[Special Tele- gram to Tie Bee.|—The fifth anoual exhibi- tion of the Wymore and‘Blue Springs inter- stato fair opened here to-day. Thero s a arge display of thoroughbred stock of all kinds and the time is being taken up in classifying the different exhibits. There is also a large display of fruit and cereals, A large numbor of entries have been made for the trotting and running races. To-morrow Professor Decoop, acronaut, will make a flying trip from the clouds with a parachute. The street car service has been doubled. Pool selling on to-morrow’s races is the vrincipal attraction this evenin, Lost His Hand, Smwarp, Neb,, Sept. 17.—[Special Tel- egram to Tur Ber.j~As A, J, Snowden, a prominent stock dealer of Kearney, was passing through the city last night on the B. & M. railrood, he stopped off to look after some stock which he had i charge, and while so engaged the train started. In an effort to board the train he reached for the rail on the outside of one of the freight cars, to which he clung, but haying a goad 1 that nand, by a sudden jérk of the train, he lost his hold and fell, with his left hand across the rail, the last passing over it. He was brought into town and his left hand was amputated at the wrist, Crooks PLATTSMOUTH, Plattsmoush. Neb., Sept. 17.—[Special “elegrum to Tng BEE.)—This afternoon the residence of C.J. Martin, living near Main street, was burglarized and the amount of valuables taken is unknown, as the family are in the country, From* all appearances the work was done by a professional. A small hole had been cut in the window glass through which a hand was inserted to turn u key which was in the door. ORleor Fitz- patrick says the city is full of crooks and that he drove thirty out of town this after- noon. A Successtul Fair. Prarrsvoutn, Neb., Sept. 17.—ISpecial Telegram 0 Tue Bk |—To-day was the second day of the Cass county fair and a large crowd of people was in attendance. The displays are good in all departments and farm products are exceptionally fine tnis year. The racing was ono of the main at- ctions of the day and Wednesday will draw larger crowds, as all the races are tilled with fast horses from abroad. Sidney Republicans. Sipvey, Neb, Sept. 17.—|Speeial Tele- gram to Tue Bee.|—The republican county convention held here to-duy nominated the following officers: County judge, Lacey Martin; sheriff, Andrew Brott; coroner, William F. Bassott; treasurer, Adam Ickes; clerk, L. B. Cary; surveyor, Thomas W. O. Wolfé; superintondent of schools, Mattic McGee; commissiouer, B. 8. Crogler. Dele- wrates wero also clected to the state and judi- ciul conventions. 2 the Route Scoria, Neb., Sept. 16.—[Special w0 Tig Reg. |—The surveyors on the Denver & Mis- souri railroad are camped in this village and report a very feasible route for the road, which they have established from the west line of Lincoln county, 136 miles, to this point. Thoy survey from herc by the way of O'Conmor and Cedar Rapids to Albion. it is expented the grading will be commenced dur- ing the fall. The Coun: Nrenraska Crry, Neb, Sept. 17.—[Special to Tur Berl—Some time ago the city council refused the street company permis- sion to lay tracks on one side of tho Pifteenth street bridgo and the track was put where ordered by phe council. The latter then changed its mind and ordered the company to romove the track which they refused and the city ordercd the track torn up, which was done. The company to-day brought suit against the city for $1000 damages, il Su A Bride is Coming. Pexoer, Neb., Sept. 17.—|Special to Tar Bee. |—Herman Freese, treasurer of Thurs- ton county, and Miss Stella Graves, daughter of T. H. Graves, and sister of Guy Graves, county attorney of this county, will be mar- ried to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock, and will leave on the 10 o’clock train for Omaha, Good Races Expected. Arxswonrn, Neb., Sept. 17.—[Special Tel- egram to ‘tur BEE J—Brown county Iair opens to-morrow. ‘The weather is fine and an immense crowd is expected, There will be sowe flue racing, A FROST Corn Thought to Be Out of Danger in Most Localities. CnicAGo, Sept. 17.—The local signal bu- reau has received a dispatch from the head- quarters in Washington saying frosts will occur to-night in Waisconsin, Illinois, Indi- ana, northwestern Kentucky and northern Missouri. ; ——— How It Would Aff:ot Corn, CuicaGo, Sept. 17.—The editor of the Farmers' Review, beiog iuterviewed this evening as to whut damage to the corn crop would probably follow frost at this date, one having been predicted by the signal service gave it as his opiniowthat as a general thing the crop is out of the way of frost. The {rost would undoubtedly serwously injure the late planted corn of the low lands, where a superabundance of moisture tends to make it rank and green, In porthern Wisconsiu, where drouth bas prevailed, the corn is al- ready ary and past injury. In tho dairying districts of the stute it is _probable & good deal of damage will be done, In Illinois and lndiana corn is considered practically out of danger, except ulnnr lSa rivers on what are known as boitom lands. In northwestern Kentucky and northern Missouri the frost will probably not do any waterisl damage. The omato crop will in many localities be severely damaged snould frost of any se- verity come at this vime. ——— Piano and Organ Men Organize. New YORE, Sept. 17.—A convention of the prominent piano and organ manufacturers of the United States was held this afternoon for the purpose of forming @ protective or- gubization. A committee was appointed to consider and perfect an organization and in- duce members o join it. The couveution then adjourned until Octaber 3. — - Favor Woman Suffrage. CrryE Wyo., Sept.. 17.—In the consti- tutional convention the suftrage committee reported in favor of universal suffrage. Campbell, of Luramie submitted an smend- ment that tne woman suffruge plauk be sub- mitted nu}mruwu 10 @ vole of the people. This was lost. THE WESTERN ROADS AHEAD. Prorating Via Ohicago an Bstab- lished Fact Today. A BITTER CONTROVERSY ENDED. The B. & N, Gives Notice That It Has Secured the Co-operation of the Eastern Lines in fublishing a Through Tarifh A Great Reduction. Crrieago, 111, Sept. 17.—[Special Telegram to Tug B, |—Prorating via Chicago wiil be an established fact to-morrow wmorning. This subject as been the cause of one of the bitterest contentions ever known be- tween the eastern and western roads, and the western roads have won. As foretold in these dispatches yesterday, the Burlington & Northern this morning gave notice that it had secured the co- operation of the eastern lines in publhshing a through tariff to St. Paul. From New York the Ere Dispateh, runuing over the Erie, and Chicago & Atlantic, prorates with it. The Erie Dispatch receives as its proportion its full tarif rate to Chicago, and the Burlington & Northern takes the traftic to St. Paul on a basis of 15 cents a} 100 first class. As already shown, this 18 a re- duction in the existing rate of 75 por cent. From Cincinnati the Burlington & North- ern also issues a through taviff appiymg over the Ciuciunati, Hamilton & Dayton and tho Mouon to Chicago. Yor trafiic received from this source the Burlington & North- ern’s proportion is 20 cents u hundred, but the other two roads also receive their tariff rates. Theabove notices were read to the Western freight association this morning As the 75 per cent cut in the through rate 18 & bicayune beswde the 33l per cent cut on local business, the other roads concluded to take the tail with the hide and also quote the reduced through rate. Application for permission to ‘do 80 wus made to Chairman Faithorn by all the roads and it is expected that consent will be given to-morrow. Quoting through rates via Chicago is detri- mental to her, as it reduces her in man spects to the level of a way station. “The Chicago commnttee of the Central ‘Irafic sociation will extend the prorating to the Wisconsin lines, however, the following reso- lution being passed to-day. Resolved, ‘I'hat Chairman Shaw advise Mr. Keyes that the lines east of Chicago which already have established divisions are not willing to agree to any reductiou in those percentages and that any line which has not bad a tarif to this territory must not s than the divisions now effect via which have establishea divisions. lved, I'hat the chairman transmit to Chairman Keyes the objections made to the proposition made by the Wisconsin lines as shown in proof of the proposed aivisions of cach indwidual eastern road and that each road announce to Chairman W what new territory they desire to wnclude in the now tarift, An lmm=nse Mortgzage. New Yonrg, Sept. 17.—The official an nouncement of the details of the new finan- cial scheme of the Northern Pacific railroad was made today. It provides for a blanket mortgage of $160,000,000, of which the branch line bonds will require $26,000.000, tributary rouds 18,000,000, and terminul settlements, etc., $34,000,000. The most important fea- ture is & provision to pay a cash dividend of 1 per cent on preferred stock on January 1, 1860, and quartery dividends thereafter at the rate of 1 per ceat per quarter. The Onion Pacific Statement. Bostoy, Sept. 17.—The statement of the Union Pacific road for the scven months ended July 31 shows the gross earnings to be §20,012,421, net 37,010, This is a decrease from last year of $59L,350 in gross earnings and $301,177 in nev earnings, The statement for July shows an iacrease in the net earn- ings of §273,324. Withdraws Its Threat. CricAGO, Sept, 17.—At the Western asso- clation freight meeting here to-day the lowa Central recalled its threat to adopt the new basis of rates from Peoria to the northwest via Marshalltosn, and will maintain the present rates. This simplifics the situation and obviates the necessity of a reduction in the Towa rates. ‘ihe Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City will be compelled to_apply the 40 cent scale to certain points in Towa on its direct line from St. Paul, but all other roads will keep out of Towa with reduced rates, so the local rates in that state neea not be re- duced. THE 1VES Woodrnfl, the Private Secretary, Has a Convenient Memory. New Yoitk, Sept. 17.—In the Ives case to- day Woodruff testitied that after he had been with Tves about five months the latter told him he was a partner in the business. He understood be was to get 15 per cent of the profits. All he had to do was *‘to obey Mr, Ives.” “ihen you were an automation, and did nothing unless ordered '’ said the counsel for the prosecution. “Woll that is getting it down pretty fine,” replied Woodruff. “13ut that was your position according to your own words,” said the counsel, “Well, I never did anything unless ordered by Mr. Ives,” When the new firm was formed abont Feb- ruary, 1886, the witness continued in his em- dloy us Ives' confidential clerk. The witness did not know who had the books or seal, nor could he tell how they went to Stayner's bouse, In fact, at this stage of the examina- tion the witness' memory failed him en- tirely. Lawyer Brook asked Woodruff about the statement in the suit of Netter against Ives & Stayner, but to each question the witness replied, I don’t kuow.” Then the record of Woodrnff's statements was read and Ives’ counsel asked: “Did you make hoth of these statements?? oI did.” *And when you made them you knew you were committing wilful perjury?” 1 did,” smd Woodruff, Woodruf’s affidavit in July, 1850, relating tothe alleged forgory was compared with his sworn statement at the reference suit in Cincinnati and Woodruff was again con- fronted with perjury. He had first sworn the statement was true and then taken oath it was fulse. The witness acknowiedged it was wilful and corrupt perjury. three other witnesses were examined re garding tue books before adjournment of the court. e Steamship Arrivals, At London—Sighted, the Gothia, Baltimore for Hamburg; the Kgyot. New York for Liverpool. At Moville—The Audhoria, York for Glasgow. At Bremerhaven York. At New York—The State of Nebraska, from Glasgow; the Cubie, from Liverpool, and the Kms, from Bremen, The Weather Forecast. Nebraska and Iowa — Warmer, weather, winds shifting to soutberly. Dakota—Warmer, fair weather, southerly nds. from from from New “The Elbe, from New fair PSR L Fatal Work of Train Wreckers. ATLANTA, Ga,, Sept. 17.—The south-bound Central freight train was derailed about mid- night., It ren into & cross-tie placed across the track. ‘The engineer, fircman and brake- wan were killed. THE MEX1CAN President Diaz se Addresses the Ase nbled Denuties and Senators, Ciry or Mexico, Sept. 17.—The cham- ber of deputies was crowded to over- flowing last evening by an assemblage inter- sted in witnessing the opening of the Eleventh congress. When President Diaz was announced all arose to their foet and re- mained standing until he had been conducted the speaker’s platform ana bogan his ad- dress to the deputies and senators, The president snoke in & grateful manner of the order and tranquility existing through- ouy the land, and stated that the amicable relations with foreign countries had not been alwered, He mentioned the treaty concluded February 18, 1830, oxtonding fora five yoars' term, for a vew delimitation of tho boundury line be- tween Moxico and the United States west of the Rio Bravo, which had beenfsent to Wash- ington for exchange of ratification. Invita- tions to take part n the international mar time conference and nssembly of ropresenta- tives of the natious of the American conti- nent at Washington in October had been ac- cepted ana delegates appointed, He went on to say The aelay experienced in the administr: tion of justice in some places iu Texas gave origin to just complaints from our citizens resident in thut state axainst the neighbor- ing republic. In virtue of this [ have recon mended to our minister in Washington timt he should take stops necessacy to remove these - The president devoted considerable space in his message to showing tho growth of the postal service and pointing out its needs, and closed with a financial statoment showing warked improvement in that direction. The anniversary of Mexico's independenca was celebrated ‘thronghout — the country, seven thousand regulars and rural guards tuking part in the parade. Al gty A COLORED CONFERENOE, A Falr Shave of the OMoces and ity Before the Law Demanded. BosToy, Sept. 17.—A body of colored men met to-day pursuant to a call inviting a con- ference between the leading colored men to assist in the organization of n movement to secure from the *‘political party of onr afiili- ation fair shares in its responsibilities, op- portunities and honors.” Resolutions were adopted declaring that they ask for no favors that are withheld from other citizens or to which they are not entitled, but ‘‘we do ask for that civil and political homo- geneity which invades no man's pri- vato social rights, put which does lie av tho foundution of national unity. We do notbelicve that all our grievan can be cured by poliies. We council against the entering of polities for a livelihood in lieu of entering other fields of industry, We emphasize the importance of acquiring howes and personal property and urge the necessity of it. We warn our country that if the violence doue women and ¢ ren, the burning of schools and chure the distruction of homes und the murde defenceless men _ure not prevented by the strong arm of the law, the patiencoe, ' long suffering and _forbearance characteristic of our people will be goaded ito_hate, and to striking out in self-defence. We pray to be permitted to live within the law, but if we are driven to do otherwise the blame will not be ours.” 8 A permanent committee was appointed to carry out the purpose outlined in the call. — WOOL MANUFACIURERS ale MUEET Will Probably Ask for Mor: Protection. Bostoy, Mass., Sept. 17.—|Speaial Tele- gram to Tng Bes|—The woolen manu- facturing mdustry is in distress. A high (ariff on raw wool has kept the domestic elip at such high price that the mills are run ut a dead loss that buy at such figures and try to compete with foreign manutacturers. To-day the executive com- mittee of the National Association of Wool Mumufacturers, representing the industry throughout the United States, with some prominent manufucturers invited to consult, met bere m accordance with @ circular is- sued August 16, to consider whi ction can be taken towards sccuring relief through congros ction, The meeting has been well advertised although supposed to be secrot. The gathering was called to order by President Wuitman this morn- ing at Young's hotel. The mem- bers read papers which narrowed things down 1o two alternatives, viz: A lower tariff on wool or a higher one on manufactured cloth. Both sides were cagerly debaf 5 ‘The tarf smashers held that the country would not submit to higher prices for cloth, and the protectionists declared a lower tavift on wool would ruin the native industry. The matter was finally referred to a sub committee with instructions to coufer and co-operate with the Wcol Growers association and draw up suitable resolutions to congress, which may be taken to imply that protection won the day and that the tariff will be increased on cloth. e THERE'S A FORTUNE IN IT. They Josiah Heimer Wants Some Valuable Chicago Realty Cnicaqo, Sept. 15.—[Spesial Telogram to Tug Bek.)—Josiah H. Helmer, of Lockport, R. L, began suit in the circuit court against Adum S. Glos, to redeem some Chicago property which was sold for taxes m 1879, Mr. Helmer loses his right to o redemption of the land upon eurious grounds. The land was sold by ti for taxes of the state, county and cify for 1878 and for a ve-levy for 1873 and 1874, ~ Glos purchased under the tax sale. Helwer says that most of the sum for which the sale wus made was for city ta of 1875, 13 per cent of which was declared illegal’ by the supremo court. He thinks he is therefore entitled to be allowed to redeem his property and 1o o decree removing the oud placed on it by the alleged tax vales. The proverty in question hus in the ten yours grown to be of immense value, A Pennsylvania Dam Bursts. WestongsTer, Pa., Sept: 17.—The break of the large dam located at Highborough bursted this morning and & tremendous amount of water rushed down the Brandy- wiae river, overflowing the banks and sweep- g everything before it. A large brigge below the dam was swept away and several frame buildings carried_down to Coatesville. eral of the streets of Coatesville are four t under water, So far as heard from o lives bave been 10st. [n places the meadows are covered to & depth of cight aud ten feet, Lol ] The Cronin Jury Hunt, Cnicaao, Sept. 17.—The Cromn trial was resumed this morning, At the ume of ad- journment this evening there were four me; in the box against wnom no legal disqualifi- cations kave been discovered and who had been tendered to the state by the defense. The state’s attorney asked until to-morrow to consider these persons and it is not im- probable that some or even all of them may be ultimately sworn in Mrs. Hamilion Still Sick. Mays LANDING, Sept. 17.—-In court to-day Mrs. Hamlton’s counsel asked aud obtained the consent of the presiding judge and pros cutor of pleas to enter a ploa of “not guil on behalf of his client, the reasou assigned by him being the continued illuess of Mrs Hawilton, who is still confined to her bed With & severe attack of nervous prostration. - e Moors Capture a Spanish Vessel. GinkaLieR, Sept. 17,—A Spanish vessel plying between Malaga and Tangiers was ransacked by natives off the coast of Moroceo @ few days ago and the captain, four sailors and & pussenger wero made prisoners. A Spanish war ship is ubout o leave Cadiz w0 rescue Lhe prisoners apd pumish tho offeudars. A NUMBER 91, . STOLEN BY A NEGRO BARBER A Fifteen Yoar Old White Girl's Fearful Bxporience. A PRISONER IN A BACK ROOM. Once Pretty Little Low Discovercd After a Year's Search in a Most Pite fable Condition, o Shoemaker Her Mind Unbalanced. New OrLeaxs, La, Sept. 17.—-One of the most liorrible cases on record fn the criminal annals of this ity was brought to light to- day and the perpetrator of the outrage safely landed in jail, Louise Shoemaker, a protty blonde aged fifteen, has been missing from her parents residence for over a year. All efforts to locate the pirl proved futile until this morn- g, when Sergeant Kenny was informed that a young white girl was kept a prisoner n & room in the rear of a barber shep located on Felicity street by a negro named Gus Reed, The oficer repaired to the place and finding it closed broke open a door in the rear of the shop, A horriblo sight presented itself. Standing in the center of the room was the frail form of & white girl, her nakedness being hid by a tatterca and torn under- garment. Her face was pale as death, while her eyes gleamea in an unnatural manver. A8 the sergeant entered she rushed to- ward him and clung trewblingly to his arm repeating a hulf dozen times in piteous tons “Save me, save me," Kenny attempted to console the poor crea- ture, but her wind being somewhat unbal- anced it was orly after repeated assurances that she was now in friendly hands that the unfortunate girl realized her position and became quiet. She was much emaciated. The officer unmediately secured clothing, and upon questioning the girl she said that shehad been locked in the room by Reed for over a year and compelled to submit to his Dbase purpose. IReed was found in his shop and taken to the station aud the proper charge preferred agaist him, The Mecea of Emigrants From Un- profitable Hughes Farms. Huroxw, S. 1 T.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue B ourteen families and sixteen emigrant wagons camped to- night justoutside of the ecity. All but two famines were from Hughes county where most of them hav lived for seven years, Failing to make farming u success ' thero they came to the Jim river valley to locate, Judge Spencer agjourncd the United States court this afternoon. The failure to recapture Redwond the mur dorer of Duncan left court with no important cases. A syndicate of St. Paul and Minneapolis capitalists is here tonight to perfect arrangements for putting 4n a £0,000 plant to manufacture farm inple- meats. ‘he same partics now have $30,000 invested in Huron real estate, Bad Times ¥or Hors> Thinves, CuavserLAly, 8. D., Sept. 17.—|Special Telegram to Tue Ber]—An Indian from Lower Brule acency arrived here to-day with the inforination that three whito men, undoubtedly the horse thieves who escaped from the county jail here recently, had been discovered encamped about sixty miles wost on White river n the Sioux reservation. A number of ponics have been stalen from varioas Indians and it is probable that the thieves are preparing to strike south through the Ros sservation for the Nebraska line, 1 now know that a reward is offere i arrest and if they ure still upou the reservation they will be killed or captured, 1 Boomer ot 17.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Beg)-Cotonel Drake, Mr. Grimsby and others addressed about ona hundred and fifty people here to-night in favor of Sioux Falls for the capitol. Colonel Drake boasted ol being one of the largest tax payers and protested againstlocating the capitol at any of the barren wastes outside of Sioux Falls, The mecting was a failure ana a fizzle sb far a8 booming Sioux Falls was concerned, a larga majority of those present being for Plerre. Phey attempted to ring in the Manitoba rail- way dodge to secure votes for capitol schiemes, but people here will take no- stock init. There never was a more brazen or im- pudant attempt to corrupt yoters than this rad of Sioux Falls upon_Yaakton county. Some leading citizens of Sioux Falls are here working for Pierre. Dakora Capit YANKTON, 8. D., St MISs BLAINE'S BETROTHAL, Her Engagoment to Walter Damrosch Will Shortly be Announced. Avausta, Me.,Sept. 17.—(Special Telegram. to Tk Buk, |—There is every reason to be- licve that the rumor of Miss Margaret Blaine's betbrotbal to the fanious musical composer, Walter J. Damrosch,of New York, is zenuine, and that after the marriage of Bmmons Blaine with Miss MoCormick is over and the Bluines have returned to Wash- ington, the engagement will be formally an- nounced. The attuchment between the two is said to have been formed at least a year ago, when Miss Margaret was in New York on u visit. Mrs. Blaine knew of their affec- tion for each other, and both sho and her hus- bund were not displeased, as the Story runs, When they got settled i their Bar Harbor cottage last_June Damrosch became their guest, and Mrs, Blaino gave a luncheon in his honor. Damrosch remained av the Blaine cottage some two weeks or more, aud during his stay everything was done to make his visit an enjoyable one. September 14 Mr, Damrosch returned, and this time was ac- companied by Mr. Carnegic, the Pennsylva- nia ivon king. The gossips have it that duv- ing this visiv Mr, Daurosch offered his hand in marciage and it was accepted with the approval of Mr, and Mrs, Blaine, - An Att'mpt to Rescus Murdercrs, SoMERsET, Pa., Sept. 17.—The town was aroused ot midmeht last night by on at- tempt to rescue the Niceleys, but & heavy guard being placed around the jail, a dozen or more shots caused the rescuers to dis- appear iu the darkness. Au arscnal of nearly a dozen revolvers and several hundred rounds of awmubition found in the jail and on the prisoners, continues to be the subject of great wonder, 'This morning asquad of blacksmiths visited tho jail and chulued some six or ecight of the most dangerous inmates to the floor, 1t has Just been learued thal the rain last night prévented an attempred lynching of the Nicelys. ‘I'he extreme durkncss and heavy rain tended to disperse tho mob which had gatbered, They Want M Bavrisone, Sept. 17, mittee of Logan Invincibles, of Marylaud, largely composed of old soldiers, adopted res- olutions to-uight strongly recomending Mrs, John A, Hogan for tne oftice of commissioner of pensions. They say Mrs. Logan’s appoint- ment will be in accord with precedent and bring to'the sery! of the government ono commanding the respect and inspiring confls dence, and against whom 10 soldier would utter the feeblest protest, but whom all wanld vnite in sustaining. - Hond Offy 0N, Sept. 17.—[Spe Honds off Ihe standing com: W ABILING to ‘Tue Hee $125; $105,0 interest