Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 15, 1890, Page 2

WHITE LEAD WORKS BURNED. The Extensive Plant of the Oarter Gompany Reduced to Ashes. L0SS ESTIMATED AT FULLY $150,000. Steps to Be Taken at Once to Re- build on a Much Greater Scale A Fireman Seri ously Injured. of blackened and smoldering ruins, vtall chimney and broken walls on South Pwentieth between Hickory and Williams streets, are all that is left to- mark the spot where the Carter white-lead works stood. Fire wrought its havoe and what was yesterd the scene of busy life is now ruin and de- struction. At ten minutes after 10 o'clock last night, as Fred Peterson, the fireman at the works, was passing into the engine room, he discov- sred o sheet of flames leaping up in the blow room. Instantly rushing to the engine he blew the whistle loud and long. T brought Perry Hale, the night watchman, and Tom Collins to the spot and screaming tfire!” at the top of their, voices they rushed out of the building. A few moments later Ofticer Kirk saw the flames break through the roof of the blow room, and running to the house of F'red Hale, at Twentieth and Martha, telophoned in an alarm, which was responded to by hose com- pany ) In the meantime the flames had spread rapidly, and a second alarm was turned in by Officer Drummy from box No. 6, at Twentieth and Plerce, which brought out hose com- panies 2, 4, 5 and 6, hook and _ladder com- panies 1 and 2 and chemical engine The run was made in a remarkably short ud in ten minutes from the time the first alurm was sounded eight streams were 1 on the flames, But it was like fight- 15t fate, as the spread of the fi wing to_the combustible material contained \ the building, was rapid, and about all that could be done was to_keep it from spreading 10 the adjoining buildings, The buildings burned were the corroding room, which was filled with great i lin- ders, where the lead is first red icals; the engine room, the grinding room, where the the material is reduced to fine particles; the . blow room, the boiler room, and th wash ' room. In this latter room the lead is, by the use of other chemicals, turned toa Jiquid ana then solid portion’ blown into dust he blow room was constructed of hrick, the others of wood, and after reaching th Tatter buildings the flames shot into tho air tou great heighth, earrying picees of burn- ing boards for I rods, endangering the surrounding buildings, which were only saved from destruction by being fooded with water. The origin of the fire is unlknown, though it is sunposed to have been caused by sparks or couls falling from the furnace and igniting me of the particles of dust which were tered over the floor of the blow room Levi Carter, the prin stockhold just returned from to Cheyennc and was telephoned dence, 1908 D; enport street, and b was hurriedly driven o the'scene, wking of the los he stated that it would be fully $150,000, be sides the loss that would result from ' the closing down of the works. Although the amount could not be learned, it is understood the loss is fully suranc The work of as soon as the ruins ¢ aud by the end of the present season the plant ‘will again be in_operation with its ¢ largely ine The scene was wild and most thrilling nature, and was w: Ieast 20,000 people, who gatherad on the hills in the inmediate Vicinity to gaze upon the huge columns of flames as they shot heaven- ward, and listen to the falling of timbers and walls'as they gave way to the raging sea of fir Frank Messick, a pipeman of No. 3 house, while directing a steam against one of the buildings, was injured by the explosion of a barrel containing oil or turpentine, One of the staves struck him on the right hip, knocking him several fect and bruising his leg severely. He was picked up insensible and taken to the engine house in the patrol wagon. Cit apen attended him at onc an examination pronounced no bones broken. The limb was badly swollen and very painful, but no_ serious re sults were anticipated. At midnight the in- jured man was resting easy but was suffering considerable pain trip his resi in In sp History ot the Plant. The Omaha white lead works were estab- lished in 1878 by W. A. Paxton, C. W. Mead, Levi Carter and 8. E. Locke. They began with a paid up capital of $60,000. In 1881 the capitul was increased to £00,000. During the fivst years' work 1,000 tons of white lead were manufactured, the sales of which amounted to $150,000. Twenty men only were given employment at the inception of the entes but this force steadily grew in number und h\hmwmnnnu\h-nlln increaseso the force was od to thirty and was employed ay and night, including Sundays. The only cessation from labor has been when the machinery has been stopped for repairs. In 1880 the sales ngeregated 250,000 The company has undergone a number of chauges in the past few years, while the stylo of manufacture has also experienced” a change. The present ofiicers are Lovi Carter, resident, and Stuart B. Hayden secretary The buildings cover more than an acre of ground and are filled with the most improved machinery forthe makingof white-lead. The upply of piglead for corroding purposes is obtained from the smelting works of this city, which turns out about one-fourth of the refined piglead in this country. Shipments of goods ure made to various parts of tho country, especially to the states and terri- taries “on the west and from Manitoba, British America, to Mexico. During the pas year £0,000 was expended in new imp: ments and machinery, giving employment to fifty people and increasing the capacity of the 5 10 20,000 pounds or nearly 9,000 tons year. The plant is one of the best nown in the country and is considered oue of tho leading industries of the city. The on- nouncement is gratefully received that it will be rebuilt and on a much larger scale than before. A CLOUDBURST, ng Torrent Oarries Every- thing Before it, Mavsvinie, Ky, June 14,—[Special Tele- gram to Tur Brr]—All day people have been coming and going to see the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad wreek and the storm dam. ages at Bull creck, neav Maysville, This creok empties into the Ohio rive five miles above Maysville. The clouds broke Irwin's portable saw half a mile above the railroad stone culvert and hurled the mill and logs against the culvert, sweeping it away. Right in the track of this torrent stood Widow Hosler's log cabin, which was lifted up and She and two daughters The Jtush some near Jumes mill, ell’s tobacco barn was struck by and it and the contents burned. “The Lewls & Mason turnpike is washed away from Plumylilo to the Lewis county line. The strong double span railroad bridge cabin creek fell in this evening just after a train haa crossed over, The turnpike bridges from Bull Creck to Burtonyille are nearly all washed away, The loss iu buildings, bridges, fences, crops and live stock cannot bo estimated. The damago 1o ratlroads is put, at §100,000. The bodies of Engincer’ Redeap and Fire man Henaker were found in the cabs of their engine after the wreck last night. Redeap was on his seat, one hand grasping the throttle and the other the lever. Henuker's left arm was clasped around Redeap's shoul- der, his head hanging out of the cab window. This was the position at the moment of the fatal plunge. Their remains were shipped home today. The body of Eaton, the brakeman, is not yot reached and the wreck eannot be cleared Gway before Monday, as it is full of broken timber, shoes, sult, canned goods, groceries =4 whiskies, over | i | collusion with | erops | Endand Ames-Shepherd | W A ll"l"l,'l; svrr. Steps to Prevent “Executions with the Westinghonse Dynamo. Aumasy, N. Y., dune 14.—(Special gram to Tir By The next legal step that will be taken in behalf of the Westinghouse electric company to prevent the use of their vibratory ourrent dynamos for the execution of murderers in this state will be in the form of a writ of into the repossession of the three dynamos of their patent now in the state prisons at Auburn, Dannemara and Sing Sing, which Harold P. Brown, the electrical expert, purchased for the state. The Westinghouse company claims to re- tain a prope st in the dynamos they sell (o merely to~ lease) to ‘customers after the manner of the telephone company in leasing its telephone: and will seck by action to restrain tho st from employing them for Purpos They will claim that Br illegally and | frandalently obtained possession of them by its customers, having a lease hold possession of the dynamos in question This will prove a novel and interesting ques- tion. Weather Crop ¥ Wasmixaroy, June 14.—The weather crop bulletin says the weather has been favorable for growing crops in the northwest the past week, The condition of wheat is reported as excellent in South Dakota and northern Ne- braska, and has been much improved by r cent rmns 1 North Dakota, while in south- ern Nebraska the wheat crop is in poor condition Tow: orts all improved, the wheat acreage increased and the prospects better than_du ing the past thrce years, The harvest of wheat is in progress in southern Kansus with u fair crop, In northern [linois wheat is reported in good condition. In the central portion of the state the crop is_poor, with considerable of the acreage plowed up. Miunesota reports the wheat crop in wood condition, with large increase in acr The crop has been slightly injured in some scctions by heavy vains and rust has appeared in some local- ities. e Poisoned I KyoxviLLe, Tenn,, June 14.—[Special Tel- egram to Tue Bee.]—The Second Baptis! chureh and Sunday school gave a pienic n the cit; terda Among the ments served during the day was a large quantity of ice cream. All who partook of the cream were taken suddenly and soriously sicl. Physicians were called and rendered medi cal aid. Sixteen children and ladies are still in a very critical condition and some of them will die. The cream had been standing for two days in the fre The men who made the cream have been threatened with violence and W suits. Cream., i Heged Briber: Bostox, Mass., June 14.—The committee investigating the alleged bribery in connec- tion with the passage of the West End bill examined (. A. Bruce, counsel for the Ame: Shepherd railvoad company. His_ testimon related to an arrangement between the West ilway, whereby tter would not petition for a charter cand were to assist the West End company, as he understood, for a money con- sideration. Witness knew no membersof the legislature employed in the interest of the st End company, but furnished a list of prospective workers to whom money had been paid. Investigating e The Chinese Persist in Coming. TUesoN, Ariz, June 1.—[Special Telegram Bee.]—The Star's Hermoisello fal says the Chinese are i into Sonora in large numbers, every landing at Guaywmas bringing in more or I “There is not less than 400 ar in the last two months. 1t is understood that the United States is the point of destination. Several bands sought employment in mines without success, Considerable feeling is manifested Dy the Mexican laboring class ugainst the Chinese coming into the state Sl The Christian Endeavor Convention. St. Lovts, Mo., June 14.—The delegates to the Christian Endeavor convention after the morning session took a steamship excursion down the river to Jeflerson barracks. At tonight's meeting President Clark, Secretary Buer and Treasurer Shaw_were re-elected to theiv respective offices. The committee on vesolutions presented a scries of resolutions reafiirming the principles of the society. After_tomorrow’s the_ convention will adjourn to meet next year at Minneapol e Sherift Fatally Shot. BoONEVILLE, Mo., June 14.—Sheriff Crom- ner was stot and fatally wounded this even- by William West, a prisoner at the jail awaiting teial for murder. The sheriff had taken West to supper and as he turned back West drew a revolver and fired. West then escaped, but was soon caught. ——— Ten Persons Injured. Asneyiig, N. C., June 14.—The west- bound mail train on the Richmond & Danville railrond which left here this afternoon was derailed near Marshall. —Ten persons were hurt, some seriously. Information is meagre owing to the reticence of the railvoad authori- ties, e ~ Nebraska Stock Sells Well, S1. Lovts, Mo., June 14.—The Patee stock farming company has purchased of James G. Ladd & Son of Beatrice, Neb., the stallion Counsellor, 2:24, by Onward, 2:25, dam Crop. The price pald was §22,000. by International Typograpical Union. Araxts, Ga., June 14.—The International “Typographical convention adjourned this afternoon. passed a law prohibiting vegzular compositors from holding cases more than six days in any week. s LA i Balloonist Fatally Injured. KxoxviLLe, Tenn., June 14.—Ed Hutehin- sou, a balloonist, while making an ascension in the outskirts of the city toduy, fell from a height of soventy-five feet and wus fatally in- jured. et Steamship Arrivals, York—The Etruria, from Liver- the Noraland, from At New pool. At London— ow York. shted, e The Fire Record. Mexasus, Wis,, June ~The saw mill and immense new dry house of the Menasha woodenware company burned tonight. L $100,000, e The Milkmen's Union. The milkmen’s union held a meeting in Wolft’s hall, Twenty-second and Cuming stroets, last night. Nearly every member of the union was present. The sccretary re ported that sixty hud signed the constitution aud paid the initiation fee. President Littlofield said that the city phy- sician had told hlm the board of health would probably recomwend an amendment to the city ordinance, increasing the amount of licouse and remedying other defects, Mr. Waite moved that the union recom- mend to the board of health that the amount of the license be fixed at A number of the members spoke in favor of this motion, saying that it would result in driving out'of business the people who ha from one to four cows, increasing the busi ness of the large dealers, aud resulting finally in raising the price of milk. 1t was also the general opinion that the proposed inspection would result in raising the qurlity of the milk sold. Mr. Perrin held that the eity had no right under the charter to wake the nulk- men pay a license. The vote on the question showed the union unauimously in favor of having the umount of the license fixed at #25, 1t was decided to have 300 coples of the | constitution and by-laws printed M, Budolf spoke forcibly of tho advant- ages to be derived by a union of milkmen, which would enable them to regulate thé price of milk aud put itut u point” where u iving profit might bo made. Tho weeting then adjoraed until next St urday ovening. - A Unique Entertainment. A very unique eutortainment was provided by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Weaver at their resi- dence at 9100 Famam stroot last Friduy OMAHA DAILY BEE evening. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Festner w prosent with their melodious zithers, . and their skillful renditions were apprecfated as only the sweetest and most perfect harmo- nies can be. Among the guests were Mr. and Mra. M. C, Jones and daughter Bdith, Misses Kahl and Johnson, Dr. G. I, Sussdorff, Mr. Woodard and A. L. Halstead, The inusical event was supplemented by a cold collation that was as novel as it was elegant. Swedish Anti-Prohibitionists. The Swedish anti-prohibition sosiety held a meeting at Grreen's hall last night at which a permanent organization was created by the election of John Nodwell as s prosident and the appointment of Gust Andreen, G. A. Lindquist, John Steel, Gustave Anderson, Charles J. Johnson, 8. J. J. Bergstrom, Gust Hammel and Ben Milquist as an executive committee, The socioty will at_once open its books for membership and at_the next meet- ing, which will be held two_weeks from last nicht, it is thought there will be 500 signers to the constitution and by-laws. “The first work of the society will be thoroughly organize Omaha after which tention will be directed to other towns and the out-lying districts, —_ Marringe Li Licenses were issued to parties yesterday : Nume and address, Age. { John Remick, Omaha............coooo... 85 i Mrs, Eliza McCormick, Omaha. ... . { John Muelluer, Omaha. .. . { Elizabeth Parson, Omaha. § be to nse the following Hans F. Knudson, Omuha, { Anna C. Hansen, Omaha { John Kubat, Omaha 1 Annie Zalodek, Omaha. . § Jonn H. Madoerin, Omal 1 Sophie Shugart.. 4 - Relieved H 1is Roll. Ted Sullivan started out to paint the town yesterday and engaged Maud and Lou Arling- ton, two soiled doves, to assist him in the operation. When he started he says he had $200, but last night he reported that his two companions had relieved him of half his roll and he wanted them arrested. He was ac- commodated und his two companions are now in durance vile. Knocked From a Train. Walt. Harris, a brakeman on the B. & M. was Jmocked from a train about 10 o'clock last night near South Omaha by being struck with the apparatus used for loading conl on the cars., badly cut about the head and one of his feet was crushed. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital and at mid- night was doing well. e a1l Blaze, 0 this morning called AS An atarm about the department to No. 116 North Six street, where a 1 tank full of wuste paper, ete., in the coal vault of I plumbing establishment had some mysterious way. The tinguished with buckets of water before any damage was done. “A SYRIAN WEDDING. Subject of an Interesting Talk at the Young Women's Home. A party of Syriang—Mrs. Ramezy Tutf, her nicce, Miss Chafaca, and her two nephews, Dech and Amin Lutfy—are in the city, on their way to New York city, where they have been called by the American mis- sionary society. Yesterday afternoon the members of the party were at the Young Women’s home, 109 South Seventeenth strect, #crc Mus, Lutfy delivered a very interesting Socture upon life in Syria. The lady, who is highly educated and speaks English fluently, dwelt large- ly upon the vrapid advancement of the people of her nat country siuce missionaries have commenced teaching the Christian religion in the far away land. The members of the party were clothed in the garb of the country from which they ume, the ladies wearing long flowing rob chly embroidered, while the men were dressed in loose sacks falling below their knees and wearing upon their heads gaudy turbans. In speaking upon the Syrian wedding, Mrs. Lutfy described it as a very informal affair, stating that when a young man_concluded to take unto himself a wife he interviewed the parents upon the, subject and if they were willing, without consulting the interested lady, a priest was called in and the ceremony performed. An illustration of the ceremony, which consists of placing a rope about the ~necks of the couple and then reading from the Koran, was given, to the intense amusement of the audience. ' Affer once being united, the groom takes the bride to his own house, where for eight days she sits upon the floor to rece :allers, all of whom bring pastries and sweetmeats, which she is supposed to taste, This season of feas been comwpleted, the woman begins life in earnest, and instead of being a wife she is a beast of burden, or at least is treated as such, being compelled not only to do the housework, but she goes out into the fields and labors from morning until night. Polygamy is practiced to an alarming ex- tent and whea a husband becomes tired of a wife, he simply casts her aside and takes another. 'he young men of the pasty have* been sop's school in Damascus, whe en studying for the ministry, and they return_they will be duly in- *missionarics ana go out into the s of their country, preach- at hey as stalled o more remote sectior ing the gospel. - District Court. A. Merrill has commenced suit against Hellman and wife and William Place and wife on a tax receipt for taxes on_the south 114 feet of lot 6, block 72. A, C. Pen- nock bought the property for §120.07 ata tax sale in November, 153, and afterwards paid taxes on the property amounting in s were transfe to Morrill for @ consideration, and that they be declared a len against the proper and asks judgment for the full amount with interest or a foreclosure of the lien, The Dankel-Heller suit was given to the jury yesterday morning, but the jury were still out at a late hour lust night. now, County O E. Cox recovered ajudgment a n the sum of §330.20. Lawrence Myers & Co. secured judgment against John A. Freyhan for The case of Jacob Matthews agai Sw for alleged fraud in a real was reversed. The plaintift dismissed th case and the defendant setup a counter- claim against Matthews claiming $30 by vea son of a lien and livery bill. Judgment was given against Matthews for $40. Matthews is the man who was tried in the district court the foro part of the week for disposing of mortgaged property, and acquitted. The property i both cases was the same, Rosenfield Bros, & Co. have Woodmansee for $314.47 on s ———— Railroad tes, Excursion rates, $18 for the round trip be. tween Omaha and Denver, are in force to- day. They were made for' the benefit of dele- gates to the National Plumbers’ convention, which meets in Denver tomorrow. A larg number of eastern representatives will pass through today. Van Brunt & Howe, architects of the new union depot, have completed their plans and will be here' this week to start the work. o iont The World's Fair Commissioners. WasHINGTON, June 14,—Secrstary Blaine has issued instructions to the alternates to the Chicago world's fale commissioncrs that they will not be expected to attend the meet ing to be held in Chicago on the 2th inst., unless they learn thut the commi whom they are to represeut will not to attend. The alternates will be expected to keep themselves informed of the intentions of the cpmmissioners - Died in the Umbria. LoNpox, June 14.—[Special Cablegram Tug Bek,|—Dr. Joseph W passenger on the Cunard Umbria, which arrived this Queenstown from New Y stroke of apoplexy on Junc be sent back to New York Henry Mayne involved sued Peter ral notes, to Howe, a saloon line steamer morning at k, 8ied from a body will THREW HIMAFROM THE TRAIN Brutal Assault on a Oirous Employe Near Grand Island, 2 THE NEWSPAPLR\ TRAIN AT ALLIANCE. Fremont Man Killed By a Hand Car— Boy Drowndd at Olarks—Light- ning Strikes Twice in the Shine Place, GRAND IsLAND, Neb,, June 14, egram to Tie Bre]—A man giving the name of Charles Parke dragged himself into the police headquarters about 4 o'clock this morn- ing in a terrible condition. He had nothing on but a shirt, ho was bleeding from a dozen cuts and bruises about the head and neck and his tongue is split the whole length. * As soon as he was able to talk he said that he was a canvas man with the Andress show company ; that the day previous they had exhibited in Ord, Neb.: that at Ord he hud mude a de- mand for the money that was due him, w] hich was refused; that while asleep on oue of the tlat cars, which was loaded with canvas _and tents, hé was suddenly attacked by threo men, who beat and choked him and then threw him from the train while in motion, This was about half a mile from Grand Island The doctors say that he is in a precaions condition and it is doubtful if he recovers. ' They say that the slit in the tongue was made with a knife and that he had been choked until the blood oozed from his ears, A warrant has been is sued for Charles Andres, the proprictor of the troupe and for the night watchman and the boss canvas man, The two latter Parke recognized when they assaulted him. Anoth er man who has been in the employ of the same company arrived in town this morning and id that he was thrown from the train at St. Paul. He said that it was the practice of the company when a man demanded his money to drive him away either by Intimidation or throw him from the train. Newspaper Boys Sleep at Alliance. Broxex Bow, Neb., May 14.—[Special to T Bee.]—The B, & M. special newspaper train stopped over night at Alliance. The excursion s under the immediate direction of John Francis, general passenger agent, and A. C. Ziemer, ticket agent at Lincoln, The party includes S. P, Mobley of the Grand Island Independent; J. A. Creath, Hastings Nebraskan: C. V. Cole, Beatrice Democrat; atrice Express: B. G. Reporter; R. B. Walquist, s Democ G. T. Corcoran, York Democrat; A. B, Knotts, Plattsmouth Her- ald; H. D, Hathaway and C. H, Gere, Lin- coln; Fred Benzinger and L. Wessel, jr., Lincoln Courier: I' H. Hy h‘ Lincoln M V' . Foote, Atchison Rico Hub: S. F. idge, ferald; V. Rosewater of Tue . Smith, Omaho Hopublicans W purnal; I. C. M W. Cotton, Lincoln graving com- J. pany. Tlysses Matters. Urysses, Nen., June 14.—[Special to Tmr Bie.]—A terrific thunder storm visited this section last night, followed by copious rains, which will be of inestimable value to grow- ing crops suffering from lack of moisture. Commencemant exercises were held at Dicss opora house last night and wero largely attended. The decorations were superb. The graduating class was composed of three young ladies and three gentlemen, as follows : Matilda Reed, Jossie Cox and Mary nd Messrs. Beach Colman, Hal- and Will Larson. The Ulysses public schools aro sccond to none and the work of Prof. Aldrich and his corps of as- has been of 4 high order. os is making oxtensive arrangements dlebrate the Faurth,. A beautiful grove on the banks of the lovely Blue has been selected for the speaking, etc., and_the Ulysses Ladies’ cornet band’ and 'the Bell- wood band will furnish the necessary music. Excitement at Nebraska City. Nenraska City, Neb., June 14.—[Special to Tur Brr.]—~Local prohibitionists are greatly excited over an affair which occurred on Central avenue last night. A colored man named Jordan was making one of his charac- teristic prohibition addresses in_which he Dbeeame personal, denouncing the.city officials and all who joincd the State Business Men and Banfers' association. He also abused the newspaper men and m: weeping dec- tions concerning liquor men. this point a prominent liquor man asked Jordan to modify his language, but_he only became more excited in his remarks, whien some one hit him with a torch and mat- ters began to assume an aspect which looked serious for . The chicf ordered Jordan Off the strect and_quict was restored. The prohibition element demand the removal of the chief of police. A Trio of Robbers Foiled. Nenraska City, Neb., June 14:—[Special Telegram to Tur Bre.]—Three men at- tempted to nold up Dr. H. C. Miller and J. H. Price last night in Southern park as thoy were returning from the country. The horse was held by oné man and the others made an attempt to get the victim out of the buggy. A struggle cnsued and they managed to escapo from the would-be rob- bers, one of whom received several sharp blow oss the face with a buggy whip, which may lead to his arrest An Exploded Theory. Famyoust, Neb., June 14.—[Special to Tur: Bek. | —The theory that lightning never strikes twice in ono place was_exploded here t night. About two weeks Louis Steiger, about u wile from town, hud & thor- oughbred mare killed by lightning while while standing in the barn, and last night during the heavy thunderstorm two valuable colts were also struck and killed. The loss is partially covered by insurance. j ago Fremont's Fresoxt, N Appropriation, sh,, June 14.~[Special to Tie am was received in the city t evening from Congressman Dorscy, stat- ing that 25,000 was yesterday appropriated to commence work on Fremont's new govern- ment building. The office is this evening being moved from the Tribune building, where it has been for eight years, into a new adjoining buildime just completed by Rich ards & Keene, 'An entire new outfit of boxes and appliances oy’ been put in_and the new oftice 15 hundsome and convenicnt in all re- spects. A Boy Drowned. Crarks, Neb,, June 14.—[Special Telegram to Tur By Ha Craig, a ten-year-old son of 1. S, Craig, & prominent cattle feeder of this place, whe drowned this afternoon while bathing With a boy companion in Silver creek two miles from town. His companion ¥an and alarmed the neigh- bors, but the body was not recovered for an hour and life was “dxtinct. Contempt of Court, Pexpeg, 1 Jane 14.—[Special to Tue Bee,]—Notwithitanding the fact that Judge Norris decided the Thurston county commis sioner rumpus’ fn-favor of Londrask, the clerk of tha district court of this county re fuscs to issue the writ, and in cousequence Leunnon still holds the'fort ok by Lightning. cb., June 14.—[Special Tele Bee]—A terrible wind and rain storm reached here about midnight last night. The livery stable was struck by lightning and total destroyed, though it was ruining very hard. All the horses were saved One man sleeping in the barn escaped with a slight shook. The total loss s about §1,200; insured for $100, Killed by & Hand Car. Faesiont, Neb,, Juno 14.—(Special Ber]—Thursday afternoon the Fremont section gang the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valloy railroad made o lively run on their hand car. "They were on the muin line near Patrick’s ranch, five miles north of the city, and whlie attenipting to make the siding Liv DesnLes, gram to Tue to Tue SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 1890.-SIXTEE at the ranch to got out of the way of an_ap prowe hing freight train one of tho men, Nels Nelson, fell from the car and was run over by ity while tho others had a narrow escape from being tolescopod by the train. Nelson had a leg broken and sustained internal injuries from which he died last evening, Graduating Exercises at Fairfield. FarieLn, Neb,, June 14.—[Special to Tie Ber.]~Last Thursday was commencement day at Fairfield college. The oxercises wore unusually interesting. The people of the town and those of the surrounding country are proud of the Institution and turned out in large numbers to witness the performances, ‘There were many visitors present from dif- ferent parts of the state, which indicates the high estimation held genevally of the work done at this seat of learning. The literary societies gaye a joint perform- ance on_the ‘evening of June 11, which was targely attended and much appreciated. The forenoon of commencement day was devoted to the giving of orations and reading of es- siys by the graduates and the conferring of degrees, In the afternoon they were called together to hear an address upon *The Biblo and the World's Literature,” by G. T. Black of Ha vard, This was an able address and worthy of the speaker and the occasion. A concert in the evening by Professor Gay lord brought the exercises to a close, Tho friends of the college have been making spe- cial efforts of late to improve its financial con- dition and _they have been very successful, The entire indebtedness has been provided forand a sufcient endowment securcd to place the college on a firm financial basis. Heavy Storm at Crete. Creak, Neb, June 14.—[Special to Tur Brk.]—During a very heavy electric storm last night the steeple of thg M. E. church was struck by the electric fluid, without doing very serious damage. Several other buildings were struck 1 lightning, After the clectric storm a_very severe windstorm arose from the northeast, doing slight dumage to trees, signboards and outhouses generall Escaped from Refa Neb., June 14.—(¢ Tue ]—Herbert Cochran, an inmato of the rney reform school, who had been paroled to visit his home at Fairmount, ran away from the latter place and was captured here this morning by City Marshal Atwater, He was delivered to the marshal of Fairmount, who had been scouring the country for sev- eral days. Business Firms Sign Freely. Fresox, Neb., June 14.—[Special to T 5.]—A paper was circulated in Fremont sterday to sccure signatures and member- in the Nebraska Bankers and Business association, A large number of sign- were obtained, including many of the s heaviest business firms, Barn Struck by Lightning. WasiiNgroy, Neb., June 14.—[Special to .]—Neil Anderson’s barn, about one and a half miles northwest of here, was struck by lightning at 2:30 this morning and burned. Four horses and two mules that were inside were lost. An Exchange of Courtesics. Pexper, Neb., June 14.—[Special to Tne Bep.]—Pender has decided not to celebrate the glorious Fourth this year, but will return Visit of her neighbors who so_generously assisted in malking her celebration of last YEar a success. Lightning Strikes a Flag Pole. Nupraska Citv, Neb., June 14.—[Special Telegram to Tugk Brk.]—Lightning this morning struck the flag pole on the govern- ment building and shattered it to piceos. The shock was so severe as to affect residents for a block around. Hon. J. B. Weaver Speaks. Tecvmsen, Neb., June 14.—[Special Tele- gram to Tne Beg. |—Hon. J. B. Weaver talked toabout five hundred people this afternoon in the court house square. The specch wus listened to with much interest. Joe Shellenberger Arrested. maska Crry, Nob., June 14.—[Special m to Tur Bek.|—Joe Shellenberger and his_brother-in-law, Dick Beck, and one Harry Duval were arrested for stealing a pontoon boat. EIGHTEE NEARLY HUNDRE Subscriptions Obtained by H. F. Clarke for the Bradshaw Sufferer: Owana, Neb,, June 14.—To the Editor of Tux Ber.—Herewith, T hand you a memoran- dum of amounts contributed by our citizens for the benefit of the sufferers by r the recent tornado at Bradshaw and You will notice that our people have r sponded liberally. I found, with very few exceptions, a willingness and even a desire onthe part of the people of Omaha to lend a helping hand. T have given this matte little time from day to day as my other duties would allow and now feel as if younger pa ties should take up the work. I find my time too fully occuvied to give to the matter the prompt attention that I would like. I would suggest that either the members of the ex- change or the board of trade take an interest in this matter; and through Tur Ber would also suggest that the pastors of the churches of our city ask fora liberal contribution on behalf of those people and would still further suggest that thoso who ave not prepared to coutribute at present may send their contri- butions at their carlicst convenience to you, or to the First National bank or to mysclf. At my request, Mr. W. C. Mills, my m ager ab Lincoln, visited Bradshuw, he assures me that the only way fully realize the loss sustained by those people is to visit that place. I would be pleased if you and other members of the press could make it convenicent to arrange for a visit at an early date to the scene of desola- tion, and by personal observation learn the state of affa I would he pleased to be one of the purty. Mr. Mills informs me that tho better way would be to go to York and drive from there, us thero are no accommodations at Bradshaw for visitors, _ 1 think tho aid we are giving those people is move far-reachiug than the mere pecuniary relief aftorded, becaase they are encouraged, and, to use the words of one of them, their “almost broken down energy is renewed.” When the people of Omaba stop to think that these Bradshaw sufferers, in one brief moment, lost their property, their ho wearing apparel, necessaries of life—in s ything—to siy nothing of the irrepa; Loss by many of relatives and friends, it will afer pro- Portion has been their 1oss than "was th of those from the Chicago fire, the Ohio riyer overflow and Johnstown flood, to all of which Omaha contributed liberally, She should now contribute even more liberally to her own and even more unfortunate people, Promptness on the part of our people who desire to contribute is essential. " In fact it would, in itself, be a blessing to those people, and whateyer i8 done should be done as soon as possible, Likewise, the sooner a trip by the members of the press could be made to the scene of the disaster the better would they bo able to lay before their readers the exact condition of affairs there, I would be pleased to confer with any gentlemen of the press or of the exchange or board of trade or the mayor in reference to u proposed visit to Bradshaw and the neces sury arrangements for the same, w Lam pleased to note the hard work that is being done by thoe I, K.” quartetteand their friends in this direction, and hope the house will be completely filled when their ontertain nieny is given I have written to other gentlemen of the press in accordance with the above, ling that there should be no time lost in doing whatever is to be done for our unfortunate neighbors. Yours respectfully, H! T, Crance H. T Clarke's contributors n- and to The list of Mr. is us follows First Nutional bank 3 Omuhi National bank Ay United Stutes Nut E. 8. Rood MeCague B Gllmors & Kilpatrick-Koch dry good Kirkeudall, Jones & Co Nebruska Natlonal bank Loe, Clurko, Andred b M. S Blake D. M. Bieelo & Co NeGord, I Dr. Geor mul bunk 100 Natfonal bank ny I T, mmorcial Crane con gor nT Lally, ma Olarke Howell lnmber company Colonel J. B, Finley Equituble trust company W. A, Paxton H RO/ Cushing Milos over Frihatn 6, Gravic Jo0 Brown ... LB Wiliams 8. AL Orchard.. . American loan and trust company Poyeko Brothers company Sloan, Johnson & Co Milton Rogers & Sons The Morse dry goods R WiHall oo 1. . Estabrook. ... 8L, Wiley John F. Coad ... Omaha Toan and (Fast Charles A. Cop & Co W. N. Nason . . Kennard . B Py AID FOR BRADSHAW. How it is Being Raised in This Oity and Elsewher The benefit concert for the Bradshaw sufferers, under the auspices of the T, K. quartette, will be given at Boyd's oper: house on Thursday evening, June 19. The quartette will be assisted by the following artists: Mrs. J. W. Cotton, soprano; Mme. Muentefering, puaniste; Mr. B. Wilkins, tenor; Master Arvchie Pratt, sopranoj the Apollo club, Mr. B. B. Young, director; the Sutorius mandolin club, H. B. Sutorius, di- tor; the Musical Union and reed band of twenty-fivo picces, Mr. H. T. Irvine, di- rector; Mr. Martin Cahn, accompanist; Miss Marion Henderson, assistant accompanist; Mr. Lee Kratz, director. The programme: PART L. Fra Diavolo Musieal Union, A Wet Bheet and a Flowing d Lloy K pollo Club. lection Sutorius Mandolin Club Solo—Bonnie Swect Lussle......... : “Mastér Archio Pratt Piano s016-Coneerto in G minor. . Mendolssohn (With second plano_ accompanied by Mr. GahnyMme. Muenteforing, Quartette “Chwatel . Arditt Overture Male part song Sea.. ..Auber totte, anrunuwh!—'llw Clock, (Seherzo). Mrs. Cotton. rART 11 Doscriptive ploce—A Hunting Scene... Bucalossi L The ‘morning breaks ealm wnd p Huntsmen prepare for the chase. o s M e purtics join. 5. The road is alive with horsemen. 6. The chaso. 7. Full ery. 8. The deatli. i 9. The return honie, Musical Union. Trio—Laughing T g Mrs. Cotton, Mr. Wilking and M Male chorus—The Volee of Bells. Apollo Club. Sleep On; Dearest Quariette, of My Hoart From Lurline Wilkins. Seleetion Sutorius Mandolin Club The “T.K." quartette consists of B. F. Duncan, first tenor; J. H. Conrad, baritone; Lee G. Kratz, second teuor; J. A. Bollman, bass; J. A. Bollman, manager. _Operti Hodge, . Thayer Quartette Ogden Solo (tenor) —Tome Yt vaesues, y Walluce M Responses to the Appeal. Tur Bre invokes prompt and liberal aid from every man aud woman whose heart throbs in sympathy with the strickenpeoplo of Bradshaw. Remittances in any amount sent to this of- fice will be acknowledged through our col- umns from day to day. "The subscriptions so fav received by Tue Bee are as follow Bee Publishing Co... McCloud & Lov A. Cujori Mendelssohn, Bee counting Printing Co Dunn & Smith, ¢ Loy 16 40 10 0C L2000 210 00 60 905 60 00 D200 L 50 50 00 5500 ANTOL B Sunday sehool Nebraski clothing compi; m,..mw 7 J.W. Hamlin, Omaha. Morse Bluffs' contributions. by E, 8. R.,, Omuaha. Reiter weanen Total.c..oeniinis An A, 0. U GraND IsLAND, Neb,, June 11,—To the Of- ficers and Members of the Grand Jurisaiction of Nebraska A. O. U. W., Greeting—Dear Brothren: A destructive tornado has devasted the village of Bradshaw, Neb. Several of our brethyen have lost all their possessions and are left homeless and financially ruined. Their lodge room and all their supplies are destroyed. Thoy meed help and need it at once. Let us exemplify the “charity” we profess by practicing the “protection’ we ch; let your offerings be prompt and lib- eral; any sum you may desive to contribute muy be sent to” W, R. McAllister, grand re- corder, Grand Island, Neb., who will sce that the suffering members of our order ut Bradshaw receive your contributions. As the necessity is urgent dispensation is hereby granied to all lodges in thi diction to call special meetings to take action ou the matters veferred to in this civeulur, Fraternally yours in C. H. and P, 201 50 W. R MCALLIsTER, Grand Record A Prompt Response, OwamA, June 13.—To the Kditor of Tur Bre: In response to the call for shivts and overalls needed at Bradshaw we send you the following goods to bo forwarded to the suf- ferers: One dozen working shirts, onc-half dozen overalis, oue-half dozen jackets, one dozen cotton ' socks and oue dozen kerchief ProrLe’s CLorurs . Arnstein, Proprictor, Refused to Give His Name A gentleman called at Tre Bee ofice yes- terday and left $30 for the Bradshaw relief fund. He refused to allow his name to be published. Soldiers' Aid. orge A. Custor post No, 7, and Custe relief corps here sent #2.50 cash and two boxes of clothing to the Bradshaw suffercrs yesterday. Ladies Donate. The ladies of the Winsdor Place benevolent scciety vesterday donated 15 to Tuk BEE's Bradshiw relief fund Another Cash Subscription. The Omaha packing company five depart ment has donated $10 o the Bradshaw relief fund, —— Birney cures catarrh, — RE no‘ Dr. Beo bldg. Contracts Signed for a $500,000 Cot- ton Fac Other Ente LAKEDO, June 14 gram to 1 J—A. H. McVicker, the entative of the New Euglund syndicate which is about to erect a §00,000 cotton fac tory here, 161t the city this morning for the east, all _contracts and signed all papers for the immediate orection of the factory. This will be the lurgest cotton fac tory in the stato of Texas. The Mexican Na tional railvoad, which has headquarters in this city, has secured the entire shipment of vails for the Monteroy & Gulf railvoad. This railroad is boing built from Monterey to mpico, and passes through o w|vll'n<11l1 fruit and orange producing country which is trib utary to Laredo. Laredo merchants are reaching out for the trade along this route and now that large stores have been com pleted and many others under construction Tho Galveston Nows today ally that Laredo will show u larg percontage of increase iu population 1350 than auy other city in Texas, with possi bly one axception having closed EULOGISTIC ~ OF RANDALL. Dead Congressman, KIND WORDS FROM FORMER COLLEAGUES. Tasses a Also The Senate Takes Up ar mber House Measures, Thirty - Five Private Pension Bills, June 14.~Tn the house tho spoaker announced the appointment of Mr. . B, Taylor of Ohio, Mr, Stewart of Vermont and Mr. Bland of Missourl, ns conferces on the anti-trust bill. Mr. Bland asked to be ex: cused and Mr. Culberson of Texas was ap pointed to fill the vacancy. WasniNare whole on the sundry civil_appropriation After a number of amendments of minor im portance had been disposed of, the committes rose and public business having been sus pended the house proceeded to pay a tributo to the memory of Samuel J. Randall, Among the speakers were Messes, O'Neill of Penusvlvania, Forney of Alabama, Cas well of Wisconsin, Blount of Georgia, Dalzell of Pennsylvania, Butterworth of Ohio, Mc Comas of Maryland, Dunnell of Minnesota, Mills of , Oshorne of Pen \h'(‘rn:u\' of Kentucky, O'Ferrall of Vir- Buchanan of New York, Mansor of Kissouri, Williams of Ohio, Breckinridge of Kentucky, Covert of New York, Kerr of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Randall's suecossor, Mr, Vaux. Mr. Vaux said in part that Randall’s higi rank and great fame were due to his honest his will power, his courage and his doter nation, His personal and political iutegri were beyond reach of suspicion, Scheme: jobs and covert efforts to securo publ monoy wero neither countenanced nor o couraged by him. His honesty was the glory of his life. Those of his party who could not agree with him on some questions bowed before his admittedly stainless tonor: Adjourned. sylvania, i Senate WasiINGTON, June 14.—After unimportant business the senate proceeded to considera- tion of bills on the calendar, The following bills were passed: The house bill to authorize the entry of pub- incorporated cities and towns for cemetery and park purposes (w miles) with an amendment in the a substitute, The senate bill to amend the laws v to custom revenue bonds, muking the ture of one member of th firm binding on all the members, i The senate bill to provide ot the reduction of the Round Valley Indian reservation in Califor natu it bill for the reliof of the Mission jans in California. The house bill to grant the vight of way through the Indian territory to the Pittsbur Columbus & Fort Smith rvi “The senate bill to provide for the examina tion of certain ofticers of - the army wnd rogi late promotions therein. It pmrovides that promotion to every grade below that of brigadier general throughout ecach army corps or department shall be made accordiniz 10 seniority in the next low do. It al prescribes a systom of examination of all ofticers belos the rani of major. The regular progress in the calenda was interrupted at the request of Mr. Morrill and the senate bill taken up to establish an educational fund to_apply the proceeds of public lands and receipts from certain lanid wrant railroad companies to complete the cn- dowment and support of colleges for the ad- vancement of scientific and industrial cduc tion. Mr. Morrill addressed the senate in its advocacy. At the conclusion of Mr. Morrili remarks the bill was laid aside without final action. {acration of the bills on the caléndar sumed and several were passed, among authorizing the constric- dge across the Missouri river bo- tween Pierre and Fort Pierre, S. D. The house bill granting the right-of-way the . Duluth & Manitoba railroad company across the Fort Pembiuareservation, N. 1 The senate bill to credit Postmaster Wham with of government. funds, of whiich he was robbed in Montani. After the passage of thirty-five pension bills the scnate adjouried. - The Clarks Commence Cranks, Neb., June 14, —[Special to Tur Bee.]—The annual graduation of the pupils from the Clarks high school took place in the opera house Thursday evening. Three young men and five young ladies participated in tho exerciscs, aequitting themselves well in every way. Their orations and essays ally strong in thought and were rondered G way to§ show thorough and carcful training. The Tuusic was cxcellent, particularly i vocalo solo by Miss Mabel 'Dictz, entitled “Lullaby.? The diplomus wero presented by 5. £, Sterritt, president of the hoard of education, in a few forcible and well choson words after which Superintendent P, W Gimstead of Norfolk bricfly addressed the class and citizdns Prof. Galvinand the board of education aro to be commended for theiv harmonious an effective work in bebalf of the schools, which are becoming noted for thoir high worl., The senate bill private nent. were exception LY Reunion of Old sSettic Nenraska Crry, Neb., dune 14, —[Sy Tk Bee. | —There wi 1 thousand peo- ple present at the reunion of the old settlers of Otoe and Lancaster countics at Palmyra A number of good speeches were made by Mr. Buldwin. Hon, W. A, Hartley and othoers. The prineipal speaker was J. Sterling Mor- ton, who delivered a brilliant address Sl THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD. e seve of Secretary and a Third-Term Superintendent. The new school board will hold its first meeting on the first Monday evening in July, The new members will be Morris Mor vison, C. J. Smyth, W. S. Gibbs and C. L Babcock. Thr first alroady t o Question elapse before tho ting of the board will be held, buy »clans have begun to gather and ubinations are beginning to be formed The fine Italian finger of Omahu's T many has already appeared and v con siderable figure ‘in the caucuses thut havo been and are being held For president. of the board 08, K. Spalding, Buclid Ma tin, ‘Fred McConnoll, C. 1. Goodinun and William Coburn hive been promincn mentioned. MeConnell has been cons with Paul Vandervoort at the *postiaste headquarters” and is understood to be th candidate of the *1' or the presidency of the board. For secretary, cumbent, Ch docessor as socr Taylor, one of re in the fact that o weeks must yet cuts Samuel B. Piper, the prosent in es Connoyer, Miper's pre tary of the board, and 17 T the editors of the Mercur field, Notwithstanding tho in political justico the friends of McConnell should the friends of Piper, the fact remaius thut Connoyer will probably be the next secret of tne board The term of Henry M tendent of schools expires the present school year, A golug to bo made to ret him for another three years, but soveral members of the board have questioned the legality of a three ter This for one thing Mr, Paul Vaudervoort, who, hias some lever upon the bowrd, has a frien from Maine who experience in schods work, and the man from the postofice is work ing hard for him, and then there is an unsupported man from Denver who comes with great recommendations for tho place, and cortain membors of the board who waro inclined neither towards Mr. Juines or Paul Vundervoort's friend are inclined towards tha ver mau, and, on the whole, the situation as to the superintendency is vague and cous plex James @ with the ¢ strong effort i3 u-«'mlnul'vf Members of the House Pay Tribute to the / The house then went into committee of tho g bill. % s