Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 6, 1890, Page 2

IN- THE FIELD OF SPORT, Detroit Negotiating for a Players’ League Franchise. BASE BALL GUSSIP. LATEST The National League Meeting~FPights and KFighters—New York Sports ing News—1he Six Day Wheel Chase. The National League. Crevera¥p, March 5.—The National league mugnates met tonight for the first time siuce yesterday., Some objections were made to the schedule, which is on a ten club besis, and it was referred back to the com- mittee, which will report tomorrow. Thero is much gossip among the delegates, and Manager Leavly of Detroit thinks there will be only eight clubs in tho leugue after all. He is of the opinion that Indianapolis and ‘Washington will go out. He is anxious to buy the Washington franchise. Manager Brush of Indianapolis appears exercised over the fear that his team will be thrown out. Secretary Scandrett of Pitwsburg doesn’t think Detroit will get in, as it would necessitate a completo rearrangement of groups aud of & heavy increase in mileage expense t scems to be the general impression that President Brush of Indianapolis will not sell his franchise to the league ata price that would be considered, President Spaiuing was asked as to the probable admission of Detroit to the league and the ten club sched- ule. He said that the policy of the league was not to increase, but to decrease the number of clubs and that there ‘was but little possibility of the admission of Detroit. If that club was admitted it would necessitate a twelve club league, and an eastern club would have to be taken in. There was not an eastern city that was desired in the league at this time, Regard- ing the schedule, Mr. Spaviding sdid it was not propused to give information onthis sub- Jeet until the committee was readyto reporst and the schedule would be the last busines, considered at the meeting. The delegates refuse to say what subject 'was under discussion tonight. It is believed that the eight~club league was the topic con- sidered. ‘The opinion tonight is that botn Indianapohs and Washington will be Iwu%hl out. It is now thought that Detroiv given up the idea ot buying Indianapolis or ‘Washiogton, and will try to get into the brotherhood. In the latter move, it is wvnderstood, they will be successful. Fred Stearns today offered Al Johnson free grounds and a first cluss club If Detroiv could bé admitted to the Players: league. Johns son said he would have to refer the matter t0 the meeting here next week, Stearns then left for Detroit, and President Mills ‘went to Buffalo, tc see what chance there would be to get Rowe and White to transfer their brotherhood franchise to Detroit. Managor Leadley asked about the offer to Al Johnson. Leadly smd: *‘Yes, we have made the brotherhood an offer, and we Have a good ball club 1n Detroit, as one of the best ball parksin the country, and we want togetinto good company, and we would prefer the league, but if we cannot get into that organization we will try to secure ad- mission to the brotherhool.” Cleve'and's Wesiern Dates, CLEVELAND, O., March 5,—|Special to Tie Ber.|—The Cloveland league ciub has a perfect schedule of exhibition datos. On March 27 they open tho season at Kansas City, playing there also on March 51 and April 1. April 2 and 8 they play in Otwaha. They then jump to Denver, where they open the season April 4, also playing there on the Gth, 7th_and Sth. ‘They then return to Omaha for two more games on the 9iu and 10th. On the 1ith they dedicate the new grounds at Sioux City and inaugurate the senson at Des Moines on the 14th and 15th, Save Corbetr is a Great One, CpxciNNati, O., March 5.~ Special to Tire Bee.|—~William Muldoon is a staunch ad- mirer of Jim Corbott, since the latter's vic- tory over Juke Kilrain, He says Corbeut is a socond Jack Dempsey on the heavy weight basis, and he's just the man to tackle Jack- s0n, whom he thinks he can whip. He madea holy show ont_of Kilrmn, hitting when and wherever ho liked, and demonstrated cloarly that be is twice us' clever as Sullivan's old antagonist, Nearly Knocked Peter Out. Tuov, N. Y., March 5,—The Poter Jack- son combination showed here tonight, Gus Lambert, a powerful man weighing about 230 pounds, came on-the stage to stand four rounds before Juckson, At tho start Lam- bert seomed afraid, and after striking at Juckson grabbed him around the waist. ¥lg did the samo in tne second round, and the audience yelied like mad. In the third round, when Lambert persisted in hugging, Juckson tried to fight him, but Lambert wouldn’t huve it. Ho picked Jackson up and run across the platform with him, They were scparated and brought back to the center, when Lambert struck blow that staggered him, aud the darkey seemed winded. In the fourth round Jackson fought hard, but when timo was called Lambert was 10 good shupe and the cheering crowd carriod him out. Jack- son was torribly discomfited and bas chal- longed Lambert to finish the fight. Killen to #1znt Smich, Sr. PauL, Miun., March 5.—[Special Tele- gram o Tue Bee'|—Pat Killen is to go to Deuver to fight Ed Smith to a finish six six weeks hence. He received a lottor to- night from John P. Clow, offering to back him for 81,000 1n & mateh for $,000. He wired his acceptance and will go into train- 1ng here next weel. The Featherweis ts Saturday Night. New Youk, March b.—(Special to Tur Brk.|--Ihe fizht between Eugene Horn- bacher and Tommy Gillen for §500 a side, bas been sot for Suturday night within fifty miles of Harlom, Thoy will fight at 116 unds, and the number of lickets to be sold ave beon limited w0 100, Jackson o Bily Meyer Matches His Protoge. Burraro, N. Y., March 5.—[Special to Tap Bre, | ~Billy Meyer arrived here today and arranged the preliminurios for a finish fight between Link Pope of Streator, Ill, and Jack Lynch of this city, featherweights, for 8500 o side. The battld is to come oft semewhoro u this neighborhood within threo weeks. : Lindsay off for Chicago. Jimmy Lindsay, the well known local lightweight chawpion, leaves for Chicago to- day to confor with friends thore anent a meeting with a Windy city unknowa. Lind- say is the picture of bhealth, and says ho never felt as woll and strong in his life. Altor he retarns from Chicagy he will go to "Frisco o meet wny man in bis olass with whom @ matoh may be made before the Golden Gate Athletic olub. Lindsay 1s sure 1o surprise the denizens of the w as he is today u.doubtedly the saual of top-noteners .o his olass, ne Polo Learue Oroaks. The city polo league gave its.last expiring kiok lust night in the disbanding of the Ramblers club, Ine Chicazo-Kinsas Oity Shoor. CureaGo, March 5.—|Special Telogram to Tur Brk |—Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock ‘will be insugurated tho greatest live bird shoot ever shot In this country, viz, Chicago 5t Kansas City, ton men 0 a teaw, fif- ty live birds por man, The soow has been falling during the past ten hours and the weather ls threatoning. ‘Ihe Kausas City delogation arrived this morning, belog over al? stropg. They were mot at the depot aad escorted to the Sherman bousn, where thoy aro quartered. The team selected by Kaosas City are Ed, Biagham, J. X, Guin. otte, H. Twitebell, J. L. Porter. Ed. Chou- teay, W, Anderson, A. E. Thomas, U Vories, J. A R. Elliow and Jim Riley. The Chicake teaw will be composed s follows: Abe J. Klo.nwan, G B Feita, A, 1. Price, W. H, Mossey, W. G, Payson, W. W. McFarland, M. J. Eich, H. A. Foss, A. Reoves and K. B, Organ. The shoot will begin ia the morning in the followingl order: B Binghat agamst Abe Kleloman, V.. Gulonette against C. E. Fel- | ton, B. Twitchell agalnst A, B. Price, and J. 'Porter against W. H. Mussey. This afternoon W. 8. Halliwel' of Kansas City shot a twenty-five bird raco against C. 1. Doc'ks nf Chicago, of 22 to 20, Halliwell won by a scors | w York Tuef Affairs, New York, March 5.—|Special to Tnr —The trainors and jockeys organizea n | protective association today under the titie ; of the American Mutual Benefit and Protec- | | tive Association of Trainors and Jockeys. ‘Tho object is to protect themselves agaiust the arbitrary rulings of the racing associa- tions. The following officors were elected: President, Charles Latueford, jr.; vico pres- ident, William Haywood; sccretary, J. Pin- cus; tre Wyndham Walden, and T. Orgill assistant. Board of trostees, W Lakeland, W. R, Babcock, W, Rollins, C. Boyle, J. Dunn, J. J. Hyland and Jimmy Rowe. Secrotary Crickmore of the Monmouth Park ssociation reports 1,624 ontries in tho stakes that closed yesterday. August Bel- mont heads the list with 2i0 nominations, W. L. Scott 180, 8. S. Brown 124, J. B. Hag- gins 103, D. T, Pulsifer 77, Preaskness sta- bles 06, Marcus Daly 65, J. L. Rose 56 and Beverwyck stables 48, Ciitton Races. Crirrox, N. Y., March 5.—[Special Tele~ gram to Tur BEe|—Summary of today's races: Selling, ono mile—John Avkins won, Ea- tontown second, Pegasus third. Time— 1:5134. Selling, five-cighths of a mile between Defendant and Ripley, Dead heat Harrison third, Time—1:08. Ripley won the run-off in 1:10 Selling, one and one sixteenth milos— Gounod won, Little Jim second, i.anie H. third, Time—1:53}¢. One-half mile—Eclipse won, Bost Boy se nd, Crise Colt chird. ‘Time53L. Thres-fourths ~f a mile—Khnftan won, Sam Harvar seco. ., Teoborg third. ~Time— “Three-fourths of & mile—The Sinner won, George Augus second, Lizzie M. third. ‘Time—1:25, New Orleans Kaces. New ORLEANS, L., March 5.—([Special Tel- gram to Tur Bsgp]—Summary of today’s races: Five and one-half furlongs—Tom Karl won, Lady Blackburn second, Harvester third. Time—1:083. Five-eighths of Friendless second, Time—1:02}4. ; Half milo—Heely John won, Porter F sec- ond, Sam Lazarus third. Time—50. Soven-eights of u mile—Somerset won, Bonnie King second, Harry lreland thir Time—1:20, a_ milo—Creole won, Dudley Oakes third, Gandaur Wins. ORLANDO, Pla., March 5.—In a race on Lako Eola today between Gaudaur, Hamm, ‘feneyck and Hosmor. Gaudaur won in two straight heats, Time—5:50. and 7:20. In the quarter mile dash for the St. John’s purse Hamm defeated Gaudaur. Time— 1:19. Alcazar's Price. New Yorg, March 5.—At the sale of trot- ing horses this morning belonging to the L. J. Rose of Rosemead trotting stud, Los Angeles, Cal, tne stallion Alcazar was bought by Uenlen of Milwuukee for $25,500. Alcuzar 18 seven yoars old and has a record of 2:204. Reading Versus Dingley. The six-day, twelve hours a day bicycle race between Frank Dingley of Minneapolis and Ned Reaaing of Fort Omaha, starts next Monaay morning at 10:30 sharp, and will continue throughout the weele unti 10:30 each evening. The race 18a bona tide oue and has occasioned a good deal of gpecu~ Iation among the lovers of the wheel, and a lurge attenaance is assured. The race is for $500 a side, Frank Johnson of the Bank of Commerco ‘being the stakeholder. The men are very evenly mutched, and some rare sport will be the consequence. Hoth riders have been in hard training for the past ten days,and are in the best possibie con- dition, The preponderance of opiaion is that the soldier will win, for while he is almost as speedy as Dingley, he surely out-classes him in point of endurance, which is decid- edly the most essential quality in a pro- longed struggle of this character. Reading himself is very confident of success, and will lay considerable money on the side that his judgment is correct. Dingley, 100, expresses the opinjon that he will win the chase and says that he will have it well in hand after the second da’s riding. His backer, Frank Ringley, is 80 vonfident that his man will come out ahead that he is willing to wager any respectable sum in addition to the stakes. The preliminaries of the event have all been sauisfactorily arranged, and all that remains to be done is the selection of a ref- eree, which will be made Monday morning. -— MR. SULLIVAN. HE LAlD OUYr A Quite Young Man Knocks Down tie Champion. New York, March 5.—[Special Telegram to Tur Bie. ] —Late on Monday night a score of persons of both sexvs were seated in the rear room of Mike Kelly's saloon in Thirty- first street. Inone corner was a fashionably attired young man of medium size. He was quietly conversing with two womeu com- pautone. Just befors the hour for closing the saloon John L. Sullivan entered. He was maudlin drunk, bis hair was disheveled and his battered silk hat was pushed back on his head. ‘T'he champion at once began to amuse himself at the expense of those present. He had a slap for this one, & mild punch for thut, a playful dig in the ribs for the next one, and would fall over auovher, accom- panying his anuos by insultiug language, Great deference was shown the great pugilist, his victims apparently feeling bonored to bs struck by soeminent person. Some Limes he would vary the perform-nce by knocking off & hat aud pressing his hands over some one's face. He observed that the young man and his companions were taking no no- tice of him and became angered. He made several uncomplinentary remarks about him, but the youug man paid no attention. Suddenly Sullivan jumped to his feel, knock- ing over the table as he got up, and ex- clmimed L am John L. Sullivan and 1 can whip any mao in the world!” In order o convince the people present that he could stana punishment, he 0ok the balf-smoked cigar which was between his teoth and jabbed it into his lofv vye, fecling sorry for it unmediately after, Kvery one laughed, includiog the young wan. When the champion saw him laughing, he walked over to his table and seated bimself next to him. The young mun turned his back to Sullivan and the champion became furious. In a loud vuics he exclaime: Do you know who [ am? *No,”" returned the young man, *'I don't know who you are and I don't care'to." “Well, | am Sullivan and can kill you with one blow." The young man replied that he did not care who he was and that he would not al- low any wan to insult him. -~ When Sullivan heard the romark he jumped W his feet us if to frighten the yousg mun, but before ho could put up his hands the young man was upon bis feet. Straightening bhimself up ho let go his right fist with terrivle force, ana it tanded on the champion’s mouth with tell- g effect. Sullivan reoled, staggered, and falling over two chairs sprawled upoa the tloor.” For u few moments everything was in the greatest confusion, The young man was disoreet enough to take flight at once, Sullivas was very nely und his frionds had aificulty in preveating him from reveng- ing himself on the innooent spactators, At length, however, they zot hiw quiot and led him out of the p'zw, - Fillshury Against Option Der ‘ing, MiNNEAPOLIS, . Minn., March. 5.—|opecial Telogram to Tur Bee.]—~The Tribune-Star will publish au lnterview with C. A, Pl bury, the leading wheat.dealer of th north- west, in regard to the action of the Cblcago board of trade in outting off quotati Ho sava it is a step in the right direction and that al! dealiog in futures should be stopped by law; that all saies should be for delivery of the actual article, pnd that gambliog in &rain is responsible for low prices. HE OMANA MINICK RELEASED. He Proves His Sanity to the Satisfac- tion of ths Court. Prrrancio, Pa., Mareh 4.—|Special Tole- gram to T Ber.)—The sensationsl cowm- mitment case of W. J. J. Miniek to Dixmont as an insane pationt camo up this afternoon, when the pseado patient avpeared before Juage White and was askad to prove his standing us a sano man. Minick was com- mitted at the instance of his wife, and upon the statement of two roputablo physicians ns being dangerously insane, but the all- powerful habeas corpus produced him in court today. Mrs, Minick was the first wit- ness against her husband, and charged bim with a category of {lis. from molancholla to infidélity. She confessed, howevor, that she had once given birth to an illegitimato child. The daughter was then called, and among Minick's peculiarities she said he had a penchant of cooking his own meals, Judgs White turned a scathing fire of oross- questions upen both the women aud upon - Drs. Sandeis and McCord, who commitfed the man. He also scored what he called the general practice of physicians 10 commit & man upon hearsay evidence, and was especially severe iu this case, ns the mun was thiown into an asylum because ho was, as the dootors said a wnonomaniac. When asked upon what subject he was mad, thoy said, “marital infldelity.”" Minick was then called to the stand, and in @ very quict manner upset the entire case of the prosecution. He made one remark thet thoy had been married some twenty- three yoars and his wife had been unfaithful to him at intervals. Minick then brought several names 1ito the discussion, among them & prominent minister, and offered to bring witnesses, but the court said that they were not needed, and peremptorily ordered the man's releaso. The court room was jammed to suffocaiion, and tho liberated man was nearly carried away by a rush of frieads, Notwithstand- ing the acquittal, public opinion is divided. gl s DAKOTA LEGISLATURE. SOULH There will Bo no More Bills Intro- duced This Session. Pierrs, 8. D,, March 5.—|Special to Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—No. 834, the last bill 10 be introduced this session, was presented today. It is a memorial wo congress prayint that prohibitivn be submitted to a popular voto of the United States, The United States judge entered the house lobby, and while standing viewing the pro- ceedings was approached by Hotaling, ser- geant-at-arms, who told him to either sit down or go out. The judge was surprised, but replied he would go out. The sergeant ‘was unaware of the high position of the one 1ie was taliing to, but the circumstance oc- casions some comment. A large amount of work has been accom- plished in the last few days and no dilatory work is allowed in either branch, Every requirement of the constitution has béen ful- filled except 10 one instance, the appropria- tion bill, and that will be disposed of before final adjournme.t on Friday. The following bills were sent to the gov- ernor today for approval: To regulate snd control life insuranco companies and benevo- lent societies organized under the assessment plan;providing that a guardian may mortgage real estate owned by his charges; to consols idate the road and bridge fund; providiog for the destruction of noxious weeds; to protect steck breeders within the state; to sompen- sato the officers and employes of Sioux alls; a constitutional amendment requiring county commissioners to change the bounds of commissioner districts in their respective couaties; a bill in relation to artesian wells used for irrigation purposes; one relating to the appointment of a state agent to prose- cate claims against the United States A bill styled 3 railroud temperance bill was taken up in the committee of the whole, and notwithstandingza hot fight, was re ported favorably. Some of the best consti- tutional lawycrs opposed it on the grounds of unconstitutiovality, It prohibits rail- roads from carrying any maupner of intoxi- cating liquose into o throngh the state. South Dakota A. K. Nncampment. MicieL, S. D., March 5.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue BeE. |—Todsy Cantain George A. »ilby of this city, commander of the state Grand Army of the Republic, issued general orders stating the reduced rates that tho different roads had given to tho an- nual encampment at Sioux KFalls March 18 All save the Northern Pacific give a rate of one fare for the round trip, Chatroad gives a rate of one and one-fifth fares. .Captain Silsby expects that the encampment will be the largest ever held. Alger will attend. CLEVELAND bT“Eh{“ SCANDAL. iabouchere Says Hammond Was Helped to Escape. LoxpoN, March 5.—[Special Telegram to Tae Bee.] —Mr, Labouchere, in an wterview on the subject of the Cleveland street scan- dal, said it could not be denied that Ham- mond was assisted to escape. The books at Cook’s tourist office, he said, show that Mr. Newton, the solicitor ot Lord Arthur Somer- s, bought tickets to America for Hammond and the boy who accompanied the latter in his flight. There aro also a number of let- ters whicu prove that Hammond was as- sisted to leave the country. Mr. Labouchere said it wns untrue that Hammond was par- alyzed. On the contrary, he was always in ®ood health and was well aware of every- thing that was going oun in the Cleveland street house. Hammond’s wife and sister, who kept house for him, also kuew the char- roter of the place. Mr. Laboucnere had not heard of the Beveridge house in Kuston road and was skeptical as to its existence. Ho sugeested that a cross-examination of Ham- mond ana the boy who tied with him to America would elicit valuable facts, L Nebraska, lowa ana Dakota Pensions* ‘WASHINGTON, March 5.—|Special Telegram to Tur Bee]—Pensions granted w Ne. braskans: Orginal invahid—Henry Glasgo, Gates; George W. Plummer, Wood River Increase—Norman Swmilip, Stella; Henry E. Christie, Wilber; William R. Shreve, Kear- ney; William A, White, Davenport; James W. Rogers, Lebanon; Leroy N. Buell, York; Samuel M. Walters, Gaiens; Pillip E. Fox- worthy, Gibbon; Geo. S. Corbin, Omaha, ‘Theodore W. Allen, Geneva; Swan Hall, Loxiugton; Thomas E. Longstreet, Lincoln, Original widows—Josehine, widow of George P. Lovelace. Iowa pensions: Original lnvalid—Wiiliam D. Lucas. Des Moines; Uzeal Brewer, Mout- rose; Henry W. Hibbard, Lakeville: George W. Mcuall, Ruunells; Wiiliam Reno, Cen~ terville, Increase—Jerrome Bard, Ruthven Waosley H. Rogers, Greonfleld; Stepnen trown, Sigourney; George W. Balton, Parkersbure; James W. Hibbard, Webster City; Nicholus Foech, Swanson; John Lof- fler, Washington; James Mo 'homus, Haw- ourn W. Henderson, West Lib- David _ Campbell, Melrose; Wau- B. Ruth, lowa City; John C. Foster, Leavitt; Benjamin Ayclott, Jefforson; John Reenhart, kElgin; John I Reynolds, Agency City; John B. Scott, Fort Dodge; Thomas Flitraft, What Cheer; John A. Drummond, Pittsburg: Thomas J. Clark, Council Bluffs; Joun W, Carmichael, Allentown; William Kiog, Fremoot; Seth W. Webster, Leon; Nathaniel Porter, Runoells: Isaac Wagers, Riverton; Augustus Zepto, Keokuk:; George Ray, Sioux; Will- ism B. Cox. Ottumwa: Joseph 8. Cole, In- depondence; Linsey B. Audrews, B Robert U. Chapman, Prescott; Willlam £, Kerr, Anamora; Isaac S, Strohn,, Clinton: Martin N. Davis, Kellerton. Reissue and increase—John H, Hall, Wasbington. Original widows. argaret, widow of Christ Wilde, Burlington. South Dakota pensions: Original invalid — Orson Willard, Madison; Francis Carver, Coleman: Willlam H. Pringle, Hm'lm1 Increase—Edwin G, Jay, Elkpoiut.’ Ori ginal widows—Mercy, mother of Chbarles Adair, Carthage; Mary E. Tennery, former widow of Heary It. Hale, Alpena, - Steamship Arrivals. At London—Sighted: The Thauemore, from Baltimoro; the European, from New Orlesns. At Boston—The Meatmore, fiom London, e Seven Workmen Cremate:. Beuuiy, March 5.—The shoe factory at Woeissen folts, Saxony, burned today. Seven ewployos lost their 1',es iu the building. DAILY N RETRENCHIENT DONT G0, The Councll’é‘"'dmnmnq Committee” Prosents Three Roports. THE “'COMBINE" SUSTAINED. Somo Plain Taik from Bechel and Lowry—The City Treasurers Bond Kixcd—Minoe Mu- nicipal Matters, The Qouncil The question of wunivipal retrenchment in the matter of the salary of clerks 1u the various city offices was brought up at the council meeting last night and evoked a dis- cussion that brought the conclusion of the | other busiuess of tae session in justa fow minutes ahead of midnight. Moe: Olsen, Shriver, Osthoff, Bechel gad Lowry were appointed some woeks ago to examine - into the work of the clorks of the wvarious city’ offices and the result of thelr investigations was presented to the coudceil last night in three different reports, Mr, Olsen’s report was read first. He stated that, although the salaries of ail ofil- cers are fixed by the charter, they have beon changed ut will by various committees, He recommended that the clerks ia the various city offices be reauired to work eight bours a day, and that a failure v comply with such requirement be a cause for discharge. He recommended the following changes: That the mayor's clerk recoive $100 a month and also do the clerical work for the license - spector and board of health; that the comp- wroller have one deputy at §135 a month, a bookkeeper at $125, a clerk at $100 and ore at §75; city treasurer, two deputies at $125, bookkeoper $110, clerk at 800, clork at $50% city clerk, deputy 8135, cierk $110, stenog- raphor 885; city enginoer, two at $115 each, two at $100 each and other assistants as needed ut $90 and less per month each; board of public works, secretery $100 a month; superintendent of buildings, tifree inspectors at $4 a day each and olerk st $65. a month ; superintendent of plumbing, four assistants at 83 a day eack: and clerk at"$65; sewer inspector, assistant $/5 & month and inspectors as needed at $83 s month; dump masters, two at $60 each per month; gas in~ spector, $125 a month. The report signed by Shriver and Osthoft gave a detailed report of the condition in the clerical forces ol the various offices, and accompanied it with a_statement from each of the city officials, all of whom ask for additional help, or at least that no reduction be made in the number or salary of the force at present employed. The recommend- ations offered ware, in brief, as follows: Mayor's office, clerk to do the clerical work of the board of bealth and license in- spector; comptroller's office, no change; city clerk’s office, one deputy at $135, and «wo clarks, 8110 each; city treasurer's office, no changej city engineer, no change; sawer inspector, oue clork at §i5, two at $60 each; board of public works, increase secre- tary's salary from $85 to §100 per monta; su- perintendent of buildings, no change; super- intendent of plunibing, no change; sidewallk inspector, no chayge;: legal department, no cnange. The report made by Bechel and Lowry was as follows: 1 ‘The City Treasurer's Office—Considering the fiduciary capacity in which tne clerks are employed, the honesty and trustworthi- ness which are egsentiul, the constant aud unremitting attendance upon their duties ro- quired, we regard neither the number of persons employed, dor their salaries paid as excessive, ‘The Comptrollér’s ‘office—The services of one clerk can, without prejudice or detr: ment to the work or efficiency of the office, be dispensed with. The salaries paid we regard as excessweand recommend the fol- lowing reductions,: based uvon the clerical work performed, and the ability and fitness required of -thegepployas: One clark, 3100 per month; one clerk, $100 per month; one clerk, $75 per mouth, = =~ City Clerk’s OMte,—The superfluous num- ber of clerks employed is 8o apparent, the salaries paid so disproporttonate to the duties performed, and the mere routine character of the wori, we racommend | the following: One deputy, #100 per month;’ one clerk, $75 per month; one stenographer, $65 per mouth. “fhus is the' number that has been actually employed since the mcumbency of . the pres- ent city clerk, While our judgment 1s agamst the retention of the clerk as being unnecessary, it is argued that the time of the stenographer is largely occupied in the preparation of papers and reports for cers tain members of the council, we grant this as a partial relief from their very onerous duties. This seems to be an innovation, however, insugurated during the past year of the model (1) admimstration. City Engineer’s Otice—We have no special recommendations. 1 8o far as we are able to judge, the number of men employed and salaries paid do not_seem unreasonable, but necessary to the efiicient conduct of the oftice. Sidewalk Inspector—We recommend dis- pensing with au assistant ia this ofice, Gas Inspector—Of all offices, this one is most to be commended for economy, as it 18 conducted without clerk or assistant. Its duties are manifold and onerous. Thereare now in the city 785 gas lamps and 550 gaso- line lamps, coveriug 120 miles of stroets. “The inspection of these lamps, the testing of defective burners, registering pressure and candle pawer and specific gravity of the gas, setthing disputes between consumers and the gas company as to the correctness of méters, and other incidental dutics, makes this of- fico o anomaly as compared with many others, Plumbing Inspector~Wo recommend two inspectors at a salary of $3 per day when actually and necessarily employed. Superinteudent of Buildings—We recom- mend the present force and salaries paid. Sewer Inspector—We recommend oue man at §75 per month and one man av $60 per month. Hoiler Iuspector—Without chango. License Inspector—Without change. Legal Department—Without chauge ‘The Street Commissioner— his ofice or department being in_abeyance or ding the passage of an_ordinance legulizing its existence, we can but recommend a closer serutiny of its conduct. During the last ad- minstration, especially in the month of No- vembor, it was prostituted for the advance- ment of the late mayor's polhitical ambition, at a cost 1o the-taxpayers of the city aggre- gating $4,000 for ons montl Board of Public Works. the clerk be 8100 per math. Mayor's Office—While doubting the necea- sity or propriety of -allowing the mayor a clerk, yey, if to his duties are added the clerical work scdidgly necessary in the license inspector’s départment, and also the board of health, the expenditure may not be inexpedient. h Our investigation siso developed the fact that in at least two 'departments, those of the city eugineer and the city comptroller, the finance committee, or its chairman, of the last council, #by' their own arbitrary action, without whrrnt of authority dele- rated to them, nokefi¥ed materially the com- peusation of various'employes 10 those of- fices. Under the 8ity? charter this can lit- erally be construed'ds misfeasance in oftice, and is punishable Weodrdiugly. ‘'here sboms not‘.ix reason--there can bo 'nat the salary of none—why the sambbusiness methods should not obtain, the sante'deonsmy practiced, the same discrimination #udgment exercised i the couduct of munidipal affairs, us are ob- served by an lndividéal, irm or corporation in theirs. Kxtravghhcd, looseness and in- difference are not the rule in the latter; they caunot be defended or justified in the forwe Elected as we are to represent and protect the interests of the eitizons and taxpayers of the city, resnonsible as we are for ils rov- enues, apd the judiolous, !iscreet and honest disbursements of the sawe, our imperative duty is to practice tho greutest cconomy con- sistont with public demands aod the efi- cioncy of the departments, It 1% only 00 apparent that thelate admin- istration was too prolitic in craiting places for persons solely as a reward for past and prospective political services, regardless of their fituoas or publiv neods It is incumbent upon us to institute a closer sorutiny iuto the appropriation ordiosucas and stob furthor uséless wod extravugiut ox- penditures. All ofices or departments of the city gov- ernment, whether the beads are elicuve of appolative, are & proper subject for review, or even criticism, by the city couacil, or & «nURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1 It is not bayond the dignity of the ofvial hoads to bear ot perform a portion of the burden of oMeial work to be . se. In recommending the reduction of salaries, it 18 to make them more nearly conform to those elsewhore paid in the city for like ser- vices requiring like ability, experience and fitness. 'Che requirements are no greater, often nut as great, a8 1n other vocatiors. Whatever strictures your minority commit- teo bas indulged in are fully justitied by the investigation. At the very threshhold of nearly every Gepartment your committeo was met with the stereotyped domund of in- creased help and compensation, and a pro- test ngainst any reductions of any charactor, relying, perhaps, upon the known existenco of a written compact to preacrange all legis- lation to support their artful demunds. In all oities there is a class of mon whose members want to live without laber and who think tho best way to accomplish it 18 to have a municipal ofice with much vay for little work, The recommendations herein made, the actual reductions in the number of persons employed and salaries paid, and the denial of additional men, accomplished in this minor- ity report, will result in & saving approxi- mating 810,000 per anoum to the taxpayers of Omaba. After a very lengthy discuesion the report presented by Shriver aud Osthoff was adopted by "the followiug vote: Ayes— Blumer, Chaffee, Cooper, Davis, Madsen, Morearty,Olsen, Osthoff,0'Conner, Shriver. McLeario and Wheeler, Nays—Bechol, Donnelly, Lowry and Sander. There was another of those old time squabbles when the judiciary committee pre- sonted @ double noader report om the or- dinance whichg rovides that the city treas- urer shail give a bond of doubie the average amount in his hands, Messrs. Bechel and Morearty presentod a minority report ap- proving the passage of the orliuance for reasons like thi The end sought can be equally well at- tained by a concurrent resolution. The bona is naturally a flexible one; subject to change from time to time as treasurers’ terms begin and lso the averagn amount of money in his hands may fluctuate, A rea- sonable bond wsuring protection to the city is necessary and imperative. The ingenuity of the proposed ordinance is, however, to duly appoiated committee thereof. work a hardship upon the treasurer rather than as a protection to the eity. — The man- ner in which the bond shall be given is n question of policy and not a wandatory one, The ordinaace says that each bonds- man shall justify under oath that he is worth double the amount, ete., and also indicate the amount for which he proposes to become liable. We think the mayor and council are quite competent to judge as to the qualifica- tions and financial responsibility of the pondsmen and the holding of each bondsman as fadividually liable for the entire bond which now obtains, is preferable and affords greater security than the one contemplated in the ordinance.” Mr. Wheelor presentea & minority report recommending the passage of the ordinance. In explanation of his report Mr. Wheeoler stated that the charter did not provide for the case in question but gave the council au- thority to require the treasurer to give a bond in.double the amount in his hands. ‘“The treasurer,” he said, gives a $200,000 bond, and has never less than $400,000 10 his hands at the end of any month, € council can not be too careful in protecting the city. The present troasurer 1s an excel- lent man. but no member of the council can afford to go on record as Opposing any meas- ure for a more ample protection for the city’s interests.” . Mr. Bechel, in urging the report, said he Yroposed to mtroduce a resolution requiring the treasurer o give & bond of $1,000,000, which was more than double the average monthly amount in his hands during the past year. This, he held, would sccure the same object as desired by the ordinance aud would better protect tne city’s interests. Mr. Wheeler wanted to talk some more, and 8o did Mr, Morearty. Mr, Wheeler in- sisted on holding the floor. Mr. Morearty Kicked and was sustained by Mr. Bechel and Mr. Lowry. 'fhe chairman sided with Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Morearty appealed from the decision of the chair and the chair was sus- tained. Mr. Morearty finally got the floor and explained 1 very vigorous English that he nad signed the report with Mr. Beoliel because he felt that the ordinance wa cal- culated to work a hardsnip upon the city treasurer. “Iv will,” © he said, “confine the offico to millionaires and make it impossibie for any man of ordinary means to aspire to that office. Mr. Lowry applauded Morearty's effort, which brought a majority of the council to the floor and a running cross fire took place, in the midst of which Mr. O’Connor rose to a question of privilege and wanted to Xnow who was chairman of the council, President Chaffee replied tnat he really aid not know, but would unswer as soon as he had satistied humself. A general pow-wow followed, which Mr. Chaffee finally sup- prossed.’ The minority report was adopter Blumer, Cooper, Davis, Shriver, Madsen, Olsen, Osthoff, O'Connor, Wheeler, Chaffée and Mcl earie voting in the affirmative. The claim of Norris & Wilcox for $0 for two pair of rubber boots furnished Sewer Inspector McLean was rejected, the commit tee on claims reporting thetr inabilivy to dis- cover any clause in the charter which pro- vides that the city shall furnish clothing for its officials. ‘The petition of Rt. Rev. James O'Conner for & refund of taxes on certain church property was referred to the committee on claims. The city attorney reported that the council had no authority to refund taxes collected prior to 1889, but some or the councilmen wanted the matter referred, and their wishes were respected. ‘The petition of J. H. Winspear and others for the payment of damages ocoasioned by the opening of Tweuty-socond sireet north of Charles was reported upon by the city at- torney, who offered his opmion that the council could not assess benefits until the strect is opened through the block of private property. ‘The report was referred to the committee ou streets and alleys. “Pho city engineer reported favorably upon the claim of the Barber Asphalt company for certain reserves on which there is a bal- ance due of 8674, ‘I'he revort was referred to the board of public works. The report of the superintendent of plumb- ing tor February showing the collection of $102.25 oo foes was referred to the comp- troller. The meat inspectors reported that they had conaemned 8,345 pounds of meat, five dozen jack rabbits, eigaty-one barreéls of shell oysters, twenty-four boxes of lemons and two burrels of bauanas in Pebruary. Count Arthur Von Pulaski, poundmaster, reported tne collection of 51.75 in fees in Fobruary. The street commissioner reported the ex- penditure of $33.%1 for the two weeks end- ing March 1. A petition for the opening of Paul street from Twonty-first street to Twenty-third street was referred to the committen on streets and alleys. The South Side Citizens association and the Public Improvement club of Lowe's ad- dition presented petitions requesting the council to expend one-nalf of the improve- ment bounds of 1500 on streets south of Far- num street, The petitions were referred to the committee on finance. Charles Gardner presented a potition for the recovery of the $500 which he forfeited by his failure w carry out his contract for the construction of sidewslks for the year 1500, He gave as his reason for his mability to carry out his contract that the lumuer merchant furnishiog the estimates upon which he had bid made an error aud could not furnish material at the price nomed. The claim was referred to the committee on sidewalks and bridges, ‘T'he bids, about a dozen of them, for print~ ing the annual reports of city officers were referred to the committee on printing and the city attorney. ‘The application of J, M. Counsman for appointment 8s superintendent of the new city hall was referred to the committee on publie property and buildings. Acting Garbagemaster Hennett reported that several unautporized parties aro haul- ing garbage and making & bad job of it The matter was reforred to the committee on police. The assistant city attorney Morearty’s resolution allowed for office rent. “Phe appropriation ordinance for the pay- ment of tho liabilities incurred in February, amounting to $51,619.02 was passed and the counail adjourned just in time to ocatch the last car home. Fh o Hope for Imprisoned Miners. WiLkessarse, Pa., March 5.—Another rescuiug DArty went into the burniog tunnel at Soutt Wilkesbarre early this worning to search for the missiog winers, but returned to the surfuce at 11 o'clock and reported they could find no trace of the mea. 'The of ficials of the mine say all hope of fluding thew is now given up. was, on Mr. 20 & wonth IN PARLIAMENT. The Debate on Gladstone's Amond- ment Kesumed. Loxpox, March 5.<The debate on the amendment to Smith’s motion relative to the adoption by thé commons of the Parncll commission’s report, moved by Gladstone, was resumed today. MacNeill (home ruler) suid thut he belioved the appointment of the commission was merely an attompt by the government to stir up hatred against the Parpellites. He charged the government with allowing Pigott to escape as it hed ollowed Lord Arthur Somersct to escape for politieal purposes. Sir Charles Lewis Sronmrvnli\'m admitted that the report proved very littlo that was not known before, but suid it was beforo disputed. Men had undergone long terms of transportztion for less than nad becn proved against sowe of the defend- nnts before the Parnell commission. He ac- proved what cused Campbell, Parnell’s private secretary, with removing the books of the leaguo. A lively passage hers ensued. Campbell declared he had last seen the books in Liver- pool and 8o far as_he knew the same books had been produced before the commission. Lowis contended that every churge that had been disproved wouid have been proved if all the books had been produced. Sexton said he wished to exolain on behalf of Parnall why they refused to place at the disposal of théir opponents statoment of the finances ot the purty, Lowis asked if this was a lezitimate expla nation which had been overlooked in the re- port. If the books had been produced thoey would have shown before all other evidence whether the respondeats wore honest men or criminals, - IN TH 1 TRANSVAAL TROUBLE An Excited Mob Tesrs Down Flag of tho Repubiic. Lospo, March 5.—Dispatches from the South African republic say a serious demon- stration has beon made thore against the ex- isting government. It appears that Presi- dent Kruger of the Transvaal attempted to make a speech, but the crowd refused to listen. A mass meetidg was organized and resolutions adopted denouncing the Trans- vasl government. After the meeting the crowd proceeded to the government builds ings and tore down the flag of the republic. The railings around President Kroger's house were destroyed and and the Transvanl flag, which floated” from a pole in front, was pulled down and tramplod under foot by the excited people. e THE OHOCTAW NATION. the 1t Offers Inducements to the Louis- fana Lottery. Atoga, L T., March 5.—{Special Telegram to Tue Bee, |—It transpires that while the attention of the public was di- rected to Louisiana and North Da- kota the lottery was quietly at work in the Choctaw nation—so quietly that the fact was not get.erally known in the nation until yesterday, when the laws of the Choctaw na- tion appeared in pamphlet form. The lottery scheme resembles the North Dakota propo- sition in outline and details and makes the proposed inducements of the Lomsiana Lot~ tery company to the sugar bowl state, and exteusion of its charter is conditioned upon the payment of an anaual sum iato the Choc- taw treasury. The phamphiet comprises a totul of eighty-four bilis, fitty-eight of which were passed at the regular session and six passed at tho called session of the Choctaw legislature. NOLAND UVILTY. Now Comsidered Certain That His Accounts Are Crooked. St. Lovis, Mo.,, March 5.-—At Jefferson City it is now considered a settled fact that State Treasurer Nolaud is short over §0.000. Treasurer Noland was at the state capitol this mornihg and reiterated his former de- nials of a shortage. It has now developed that Governor Erancis while in New York roceived a telegram from his privato secro- tary, and at once hurried home and to Jef- ferson Ciry, taking charge of tne treasurer’s office at once. Then Noland’s bondsmen met and decided that the deficit must bo met and tho matter hushed up, but to this proposition the governor demurred on . the ground that such action would be uniawful and he could S'JACOBS O], CURES PERMANENTLY Horse and Cattle Diseases. neral U Stoek C e Ohilo, Ju recommend !‘lk Jae the best for general use on stool AT 1. ARMS & €O, ation. May 21, 1888, Cold, Swelled Limbs, Neponset, 111 My mare caught cold; result: swelled Hmbs, 1iip between fore-1égs and inflammos Alon. Cured her with St, Jacobs 01} L. 0. GARDNER, AT DRUGGISTE AND DEALKRS. THE CHARLES A. VOGELER CO., Baltimore, W [ ———— THE OTHER SID John Douglas Dentes That He is Guilty ntilial Conducet, Scotehman sevonty yonrs Jo of oK 3 and lis rownios were removed under taking ¢ n Dovglas, and oseph's honpital Tuesday, to Heafy's ablishment. and prepaced for burial. A s wos circulated to the effect Ahat & 800 of tue doceased, Johu Douglas r., was guilty of tho most cruer neglect and enrtlessioss; thnt ho had sold his father's furnitnre sod pocketed the peoceeds and fled, and tha orts oo the part of the unde - taker to find him proved unavailing: This story Is denied by the young man, who makes the following statement. He came here from Denver, where his mother 18 now hving, some timo ago, and openod up a small book bindery on St. Mary’s avenue, but o fow weoks ago was compelisd to cldse. Since then he has been out of work until last Monday, wheu he secured employ ment in the Republican ofMice. He had becn living with lus father, but the latter becom- ing ll, nnd belug 0o poor to provide the nec- essary medica! assistance, the son had him removed to Joseph's hospital. Tuesday nignt he was informed that his father was deaa, and yesterday morning wont to Heafy's establishment to make arrangewents for the interment. He claims that the undertaker retused to lot himtake churge of the remains until he had paid all expenses, and this ho ‘was unable to do. Mr. Dougias admnits haviag sold the fur wre, but says that the mouey was spent in not afford to compromise himself, hence the exposure. — - National Oapital Notes. ‘WASHINGTON, March 5.—Taulbee's condi- tion 18 very serious tonight. There is little hope of his recovery. The president today approved the act pro- viding for an assiatant secrotary of war, The secretary of the treasury announced today that he is prepared to resume pur- chases of 4 per cent bonds to such amount as ray be justified by the available balance in the treasury. All offers at $1.23 flat ‘or less will be accepted. Senator Stockbridge presented today two immense packages of remonstrances against the passage of any bill in regard to the ob- servauce of the Sabbath or Lord’s day, or any other religious or ecclesiastical institu- tion or rite; aguinst the adoption of any res- olution for the amendment of the national constitution that would in any way give preference to the principles of any religion above auother, or that will in any way sanction legislation upon the subject of reli- n, These remonstrances contain the in- dividual signatures of 308,377 citizens from the aifferent states and territories, of which Minuesota furnishes 22,880 and Wisconsin 20,750. Assistant Secretary Bussey today decidea the appeal which was taken by Mrs. Almira J. Morton from the adverse action of the bureau of pensions on her claim for a pension as the widow of Licutenant Colonel Charl H. Morton, Eighth regiment Illinois i faniry, He grants Mrs. Morton & pension of $30 per mouth, begimning May 26, 1580, In the executive session of the seuate this afternoon no conclusion was reached in the matter of the violation of the senate secr by newspapers. The senate confirmed William T. Ram- | busch, supervisor of the ceusus for the First district, Wisconsin, Cougressman Walker of Massachusctts to- day argued before the house committee on coinage in opposition to the senate silvor bill. He said that while personally a bi- metalist he was willing to try a_ further ex- periment by passing the troasury bill, but under no circumstances could he vote fo- the senate bill, The committeo considered the first two sections of the Windom bill and re- jected soveral amendments thereto, e tsland Democrats Nominate, Provioexce, R. L, March 5.—At the dem ocratio state convention today, Jobn W. Davis of Pawtucket was nominated for gov- ernor, William P. Waraell of Bristol for lieutenant governor, with the remainder of the 1857 ticket. In the platform the democrats declare their adhesion to ull wholesome retorus tending to the purity of elections, econowy in administration and the wuvohition of op- pressive monopolies, condemning truats, af- firm their devotion to the principles of tarift reform as enumerated by ex-President Cloveland, heartily commend the demo- cratic members of the national house in their stund against the parusan conduct of the speaker, congratulake the people upon the adoption of baliot reform snd pledgo themselves to strengthen the system . - Approved the Agrenman WasuiNG1ON, March 5.—The presidont has approved the agreemonts entsred into with several bands of Cluppewa Indians in Min~ nesota under the act of congress approved January 14, 1880, About four million ucres are veded to the government under this agreement. All persous aro warned against trosspassing upon the reservations until no- tico is given out vy the govornment that Rhode Kaxsas Crry, Mo, March 5. of the Midland accident iusurance company nave been placed in the hunds of the state commissioner pf insurance by Juage Henry of the distriot court. The commissioner will procesd to setslo up the affairs of the com- paay. stove Works Burned. Trov, N. Y., Merch 5.—Tho Troy operative stove works buraed thus morning; loss, $55,000, co- ring the necossarios of life. He tells straightforward story, and boars all the traces of being a sober, industrious young man, ————— SILK THIEV ES FALLED. A Daring Attempt to Rob Larki Drv Goods Store, A big robbery was narrowly avertod at Larkin Bros'. d=y goods store, 1614-16 North Sixteenth street, ubout 9 o'clock last night. The place was beiug closed up by Mr. C. Larkin, who happenod to be accompanied by his wife. Ho had just turned out the lights in the front part of the store wheu e fellow entered and was auxious 1o buy o flannel shirt. Mr. Larkin, susbocting nothing wrong, took the urgent customor back to where the shirts were Kept. leavine his wifo near tho front door. No sooner hed Mr. Larkin gone to_tho rear than two other follows ontered und requested Mrs. Larkin to show them some socks, which, as they happened to be near at hand, she did. Presoutly Mr. Larkin finished his busi- ness with his customer and stepped toward the front, when he heard and half sawaman ronning ‘through the store. Calling out “Stop, or I'll shoot you dead,” he gave chase As the flying fizuro of the man made for the door and as Mr. Larkin gained upon the fellow, he saw him drop a_bie bolt of goods and an overcoat which he had in his arms, Beot upon catching the thief, Mr. Larkin followed him outside and giv- ing the alarm, succeeded in running him squarely ‘nto the arms of OMeer Walker. In the weantime, or as soon as Mr. Larkin had uttered his threat to shoot, the man who had engaged Mrs, Larkin’s atténtion becamo frightened and flod . ‘When taken to the police station, where he was locked up, the thief gave the name of Solomon Marks. A large bottle of choice perfumery, and somo silk hanckerchiofs, all of wiioh he haa succeeded in **nipping' while passing through tae store, were found in his pocicets, The goods that' he dropped was found to be ope of the largest and most expensive bolts of silk in the store, being valued at $300. Mrs. Larkin was ablo to give quite a good description of the two men who solicited her attention and the police hoped to catch them before morning. JUDGE DUNDY SURPRI Celebration of the Sixtieth Anniver- sary of His Birth, Judge Eimer S. Dundy of the United States court was the victim of a surprise last night. Yesterday was the sixtieth an- niversary of the judge's birth, and Mrs, Dundy prepared to celevrate the eventin a titting manner. In accordance wiih & prear- ranged programme the judwe was invieg ed awny from home for @ short time, and when he returned he found a pleasant company ready to greet him and extend hearty congratu'ations and wish him many happy retarns of the day. A most delicious dinner was scrved and the evening passed in card playingand other amusements. Tho guests were Mr, and Mrs. J. M. Wool- worth, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Bimor D. Frank, Mr. and’ Mrs, Charles F. Catlin, Mrs. Ed W. Howe of Atchison and Mr. ‘Charles Offutt. Judge Dundy has veen on the bench in the United States court in this disirict since 1568, having been appointea by the first Unitod States judge for the territory of Nebraska. D. - To Try Bishop Bowman. Cnicaco, March 5.—The spacial confer- cuce of the German Evangelical church, made up of fifteen ministers from the lili nois, lowa, Wisconsin and Pittsburg confer- ence to try Bishop Howman of tws city, et this morning and took a recess untii 3 o'clock this efternoon after effecting preliminary organization. Bishop Bowman was not present. R Havts Unsettiod New Onreans, March 5—The British stoamship Jamaican reports affairs in a very unsettled state at Port-au-Prince, Hayti, and thet recently an attempt to burn tho town was made. The general impresssion i tnat Biypolyte's rule will be short. —— Awavded an Omaha Contractor, Special Telo: Murphy of tract to touso ut Bearrice, Neb, March 5, gram to Tur Be]-M. T. Omaha was today awarded the build the Gage county court $00,500, Hond Otterines, WASHINGTON, March 5. to Tue Bee. |—Bond offerings today were as follows: $18,400 and $20,%00 registered 4} at $1.0814. POWDER Absolutely Pure. {08, A marvel of purisy onous, More o 1 and cunnot This powdor never streng(h and wiolo than the ordinary ki competition with aultitude of Short wolght alum or phosphat anly tn ti Moyl BAKI 108 Wall § i Powuss Co., ettt e