Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 17, 1891, Page 2

2 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SATURDAY. JA e ARY 17, 1891 ¥ ANT T0 RECOUNT THE VOTE. Another Schome to Be S8prung on the Leg! lature by Prohibitionists, THE STATE FLOODED WITH PETITIONS, Views of Prominent Farmers in the House on Railrond Switzler's Aggressive Tactics— Legislative Notes, Regulation— Laxcorx, Neb,, toTurBrr. ) Tth prohibitionists have sent out o 1l00G of petitions asking the legislature for a tecount of tho ballots of the November elec- tions, Politicians rogard this move as a covert soheme of the independents to get possession of the ballots of Douglas county, as the prohibitionists can haye no possible hope of reversing the defeat amendment. 1tis expected the legislature will be showered with these petitions in the next two weeks and proparcations are being made quictly to meet the attack. Four years ago o special act of the legislature was required to securea re- count of ballots, and in the present case Gov- ernor Boyd's veto may stand in the way of Jan. 10, pecial Telegram s Just been learned that the rthe state a of the | ment to afford relief to the drouth sufferers bofore passing an appropriation bill, which would ‘need the governor's signatore, ard | this morning he made auother stand, with partial success, I'he clerk of the house brought over a con- curret resolution _providing for the appoint- ment_of a_relief committoe, with two mem bers from the house, one from the senate and several private citizons, The resolution has | read only once in the house, but the | clerk vead it to the senate in full Subsequently the following was offered: Resol ved, That a committee of ono be ap pointed to confer with u ke committee of the f heretofore appointed relative to relle matters, Senator Switzler internosed several objec- tions, but th os woro suspended to put the resolution on its passage, when he quali- fied it by getting in the following amend- ment “I'hatin appointing this committee the senate doos noteommit itself to the provisions of the house resolution,” ‘The senator from Douglas made a fervid specch, in which he charged that this resolu- | tion was partof a scherneof thoindependents | to get mor relicf of the drouth suf- ferors without rec ¢ James 1. Boyd a governor, - He said thero was only one prope way to got that relief from the legislature, and that was an_appropriation bill, which all parties would gladly vote for. Such a bill has been introduced in the house, and by Tucsday can bo made a law. A relief com- mittee can hardiy do anything in the inter- vening time. The senator said he had doubts about the constitutionality of such an appro- priation, but this was an_extraordinacy ency and he was not disposed Lo seck asons to defeat such a measure, How | partisan juggling It Approves the Concurrent Resolu- tion Relative to the Contest, Lixcoy, Neb,, Jan. 16.—[Special to Tre Bee.]—Little business of importance was transacted in the senate this morning. The committee on engrossed bills was au- thorized to employ additional help as needed, and the chaplain and assistant sccretaries were given the regulation allowance of news- papers and stamps, The Mattes resolutign requiring the con- testants for state offices to furnish each leg- islator a priuted copy of their evidence witn- out cost to the stato wus amended by Senator Moore so as to make it a “‘request,” when it vod twenty-two votes. Senator Shea Introduced a bill giving the Douglas county (Third) district eight judges, and Senator Eggleston offered a bill provid: ing for thirteen judicial districts, T Senator Dysart offored a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment for an_elect- ive railroad commission. APTERNOON SESSION. Tho senate went into committee of the whole for the first time and approved the concursent resolution fixing next Tuesday as the timo for begmning the hearing of the contest. When the scnate accepted the re- port of the committee of the whole most of the senators thought the resolution had been passed, and the senate adjourned. But it had mot,. though it will undoubtedly go through on its third reading in the morning. THE HOUSE. Another Wrangle Overthe Question Corvecting the Journal. LixcoLy, Neb., Jan, 16.—|Special to Tme Bee.]-The speaker appointed the follow- ing committee on the appropriation of £15,000 for an experiment station: Messts, Severin of Lancaster, Fuxon, Rohan, Waldron and Wilson. On motion of White, the journa: of the second day's proceedings of the joint con- vention were taken up for correction. White demanded the reading of the journal of the first day’s proceedings for intormation. The journal showed that the lieutenant gnvmmr presided, to which a majority of the puse protested. White insisted that the Jourual of the second day should be corrected o agroe with the first day. The independents insisted that the liouten- ant governor was only a usurper and should not be recognized as having occupied the chuir, and domanded o roll call on the ap- proval of the journal. Many members ex- plained their votes, Gale (ind) said that as this journal pur- d to bea record of the actual trans. actions of the house he must vote “no.” Shrader (ind) said he never recognized the lieutenant governor ar the presiding oficer and ‘Would vote aye. Cramb (rep), explained his vote by saying that every member of this house recognized Meiklejohn as the presiding ofticer and he must vote no, Steveus of Fillmore said he regarded Meiklejohn only as a usurper and he would vote aye, © Galg (ind), Heeman (ind), Henrich (ind) ‘and Lomax (ind) voted against approving the journal and Gillillan (re) voted with the in- dependents. I'he jourval was approved by a vote of 51 0 49, House adjourned till 2 p. m, AFTERNOON SESSION. A petition was presented by Arnold from the eitizens of Gage county asking for an ap- progriation of §,500 to “aid in buildiog a bridge across the Big Blue river, Heath presented a petition from fifty or more citizens of Mirage precinct, Sheridan county, asking for _an appropriation to fur- nish them seed for the coming year. Taylor of Johnson introduced a resolution ordering the Sriullnf of the journal of each day’s proceedings for the use of members, Adopted. Sternsdorff introduced a resolution limit- ing the newspapers ordered by members at tho expense of tho state to Nebraska publi- cations, Adopted, A large number of bills wero sent up and 1mux the first me, among them the follow- ng: By Stevens of Fillmore—Making eight hours a logal day's work for servants, me- chanics and laborers, By Smith—Repealing the “innocent pur- chaser” clause in notes, By Krick—To punish lumber and coal deal- ers for forming a pool or trust. By Taylor of Butler—Municipal suffrage for women. . By Moan--To compel railroads to name sta- tions the sume as the village or city. By Moan—-Providing that the governor and secretary of state shall be added to the board of transportation and the appointment of secretarios of the board by the governor, By Bertrand—Providing for the drawing of grand juries, By Smith—~To require plaintiffs in civil actjous to tile bond for costs, y Heath—To prohibit the issuing of watered stock h,’ railroad corporations, By Gunnett—To prevent discrimination in life insurance and prohibit rebates. By Hennich—To appropriate the sum of ,000 to Blaine county, the expense for the prosecution and conviction of one Yocum of & stato offense. By Brennan ~To protect labor unions and nuthorize them to adopt labels and trade warks. By Stebbins—Appropriatine §10,000 to sink au artesian well on the grounds of the Indus. trial school at Koarney. By Lomax—To provide for the election of {»rlun'-i‘duulim electors by congressional dis- ricts, . On motion by Gardner, a bill by Brederson of Polk, restricting the owuership of lands to 320 acrda toeach person was indefinitely post- poned. McKesson introduced a coucurrent resolu- tion condeaming the Conger land bill now vending in congress and lnpm\'inz the Pad- ?‘nck pure lard bill, which was read the first me. ‘The committee on employes reported fifty now emppoyed, and twenly-one more re- quired. Adopied, and the extra number elected, Thebouse adjourned to 10 a. m. tomorrow. SWITZLER FORCES THE FIGHT. He Tries to Make the Independents Recognize Boyd as Governor, Laxcory, Nob,, Jan. 10.—(Special to Tur Bge.]--Deny it as much as they may, the independeuts, cannot make the opposition here believe that they have not a secret under- standing that Mr. Boyd shall not be rec- ognwed by the legisiature as governor if it can be avoided, As already explained in Tue Bee, the tactios of the independonts all lend color to that beliof, and Senator Switsler is forcing tha issue at every opportunity. He hay had several chauces in conuection with the move- ever, thoe bill may run up against that snag, and what a sorry plight a great many people would be in if the snpreme court should do- clare 1t unconstitutional after this velief com- mittee had contracted a big debtand disposed of the goods. In support of his argument he re m the following circular letter just being sent out by independent members of the house DeAR St No doubt you have raad tho re- DOrts of such papers 4s THE OMAHA DAILY 3kE, World- nd State Journal during the pust week, s probably noticed the slurs and disparagenents cast upon the inie= pendents, While the papers may glve the programme followed corroctly, the attendant matter must be withu great many do- andmuch of itis wholly The ot remains that In_all esson nd Tmportant matters your servants are harnon= fous and working “ns a unit, and nothing it prosent portends toany serious divisions in urther logisiation, While there {8 secmingly a vietory for tho now sonbined forces of our opposition In sue- ceeing in having Boyd and the ropublicin state officers declared olected upon the I of the returns, there is overy indi the matter of contest will be thomoughly in= ves| and your ropres: tatives will most e nly miake no concessions except as cotly riehtand Just, no question but that a bill makin ppriation of at least 100000 wil 1y be passed for t It stri truc. fon that Ompose leot, and he inimedis Dresent congres Oue of the strong polnts In favor of gov taid is that sfnoe June 15, 1883, the puid intothe nutional treasury from the Sk district alone, 800,870, wnd of this n not a dollarhas ever reverted back to the € Congress- coed 1o Washington ction on the part of the Your servants would be happy to receive advice or suggestions you may h o and will_certainly give them oareful {deration, not only in this, but in all other utters Mr. Switzler gave notice that if the inde- pendents persisted in their course he would consider himself absolved from any implied pledge to support the appropriation bill, and would assume the right to question its con- stitutionality and fight the contest on that line. He reiterated that he was in favor .f the proposed relief, but he was opposed to an irrogular and unnecessary procedure when the desired end could be reacted quite as quickly in the proper way. Inother words, Mr. Switzler iusists that an appropriation bill be passed and sent to Governor Boyd for his signature, He recards his amendment as o checkmate to the Stevens resolution. Senator Stevens was appointed to the com- mittee. RAILROAD REH;/—LATION. The Views of Leading Farmers in the House on the Subfect. LiNcouy, - Neb., Jan. 16.—[Special to Tue Bee.]—Thére is very little difference between the farmers 1n the lower branch of the legislature on the question of railroad legislation. Yesterday the views of leading independents were given. Below will be found the opinions of the farmers on the other side of the house. The concensus of opinions would indicate that & maxunum tar- iff, fixing rates at 10 te 15 per cent above the rates now prevailing in Iowa, would be en- acted; and an amendment to the constitution submitted providing for the election of rail- road commissioners by the people. On veing interviewed the members expressed them- selves as follow Nelson of Platte, (democrat, farmer, but not alliance)—Freights are too high and need reduction. I will supporta maximum tariff bill, and believe the constitution should be changed 5o that railroad commissioners may be clected by direct voteof the people. I also tavor a2 cent fare, and think free passes should be abolished. T'rost of Burt, (republican and farmer)— 1 am strongly in favor of a reduction in freight rates, but in the thiuly settled parts of the state a radical reduction would work annjury to the roads. 1 also think there should be a reduction in passenger rates, but am not, prepared to say to what extent. Williams of Gage &revuhhcan and alliance) —1 believe we should endeavor to be just o all intorests, We want a sharp reduction in in freight rates, and a 2-cent passenger fare. I think we should pass a maximum freight bill and provide for the election of railroad commissioners by the people. Free passes to public officials should also be abolished. Albert of Gage (republican and farmer) aw in favor of a reduction in freight rates. andeventer of Richardson (republican and farmer)—I think there should be a reduction in both freight and passenger rates, and I will support almost any measuro calculated to bring about this result. Cramb of Jefferson (republican and alli- ance)—I want to_do justice_to all interest Freights are too high now. Railroads shou have a faic compensation for services ren- dered and make a reasonable intereston their actual ivestment. Rates ought to be a trifle higher here than in the eost on account of our sparse population. I do uot approve of the indiscriminate giving of passes to influence legislation. Whatever may be right as be- tween the people and the railroads, that is what I want. Shnipley of Cuming (democrat and farmer) —Tagree in general with the views cxpressed by Mr. Cramb. Decker of Thayer (democrat and farmer) — 1 think some roduction in freight rates should be made, hut nothing radical should be yt- tempted. Passenger rates should also be cut down. don't know anything about free passes. [ never had one. Clapp of Jefterson (republican, farmer and allisnce)—I will favor a law similar to the Towa statute regulating railroads. 1 will support a maximum tarift bill, and I think 2 cents & mile is enough for passengers. Free passes aro bad on. priucivle, and ought to be avolished by la Fee of Cherry (republican and farmer) T am in favor of “a reduction of freight rates ana some pian by which railroad commission- ers may be elected by the people. 1 think some reduction in passenger fare should be made. We might compromise on 2)§ cents a mile. Free passes .have a tendency to cor- rupt legislation and should be prohibited. Schappel of Pawnee (republican and farmer) -1 favor a maximum tari” 2 cent fare, and am opposed to free passes. Severin of Lancaster (republican and farmer)—1I favor maximum freight rates, a 2 vent fare, and want the railroad commission- ers elected by the people, The House Committees. Lixcoy, Neb., Jan. 16.—[Special to Tnr Bee. ] ~The following is a full and corrected list of the standing committees of the house : Judiciary—Schrader, chairman; Kruse, Carpenter, Taylor, McReynolds, Lomax, Hermaa, Gale, Watson, (rop), Capek, (dem), Carnish, (n‘t). Finance, Ways and Means—Nichols, chair- man; Stevens, Soderman, Storm, Purnell, Gafin, Stewart, Schrader, Cramb, (rep), Gllilan, (rep), Shryock, (dem), Employes-—Hauuan, chalrman; Gifford, Lomax, {v\l“ (dem), Dobson,Capek, (dem), Stewart, McKesson, (rep), Wilson. Agricultare—Modie, cbalrman; Curtis, Shelp, Newberry, Johnson, Heath, (rep), | Wee, (dem), Rules —Mr, Speaker, chajrman; Schrader, Carpenter, Gaflin. Howe, (rep), McRoynolds, Brennan, (dem), Roads 'and Bridges—Foitchtinger, chair man; Lomax, Goddard, Olson, Dickerson, Vandeventer, ' (rop), Faxon, (rep). Militia—Stevens of Platte, chairman; Par- nell, Taylor, Dobson, Arnold, Wilson, Ford (dem), Huse (dem), Severin (rep) Public Lands and Buildings—Dobson, rmanr Gillilan, Waldron, Williams of Frauklin, Gunnett, Krick, Kruse, Stewart, Williams, Clapp (rep), Heath (rep), Ritenio (dem), Decker (dem) Internal Improvements - Purnell, Stoy (vop), Oakle Bartholomer, of Furnas, Ru gles, Giffor (rop), McKesson vep). A oderal Jones, (d Relations—Storms, chairman; Dunn, McCutcheon, Porter, Breen m), Sternsdorft (dem) Accounts and Expenditures—Waldron, chairman; Seryock, Krase, Stevens of Fill- more, Bartholomew, Porter, Frost (rep), Pohlman (rep), Breen (dem), Constitution Amendments —Stevens of nas, chairman; Fulton, Rohan, Carpen- . Storms, Olson, Scheppel (rep), cath (rep), Cornish (rep), Huse (dem). County Boundaries, Couuty Seats, and Township Organization—Williams of Frank- lin, chairni Lomax, Fulton, Shrader, Krick, Heney, Curtis, Lamp (dem), Vande: venter (rep). Railroads—McReynolds, chairman: Dunn, Stevens of Fillmore, Herman, Shrader, Por- ter, Mullen, Newberr Voorhees, Gat- fin, Tayior of Johnson, Storms, Cramb (rep), Moan (dem). Privileges and Blections—Taylor of John- chairman tevens of Furnas, Soder- man, Rohan, Newberry, Schelp, Dunn, Vor- hes,” Ames (dem), Cramb (rep), Johnston (dem). K Penitentiary—Stewart, chairman; Will- fams of Franklin, Dunpo, Gunnet, Smith, Johnson, Modie, ' Felker' (dem), Poblman rop). ¢ Revenue and Taxation —Carpenter, chair- maun; Scott, Stevens of Fillmore, Johnson, Ruggles, Modie, Mullen, Nelson, Sternsdorff (dem), Oakley (rep), McKesson (rep). Labor—Herman, chairman; Williams of Franklin, Stebbius, Parker, Fulton, Wilson, Hinkle (dem), Cornish (rep), Ford (dem), Bertrand (dem), Breen (dem), Frost (A’GFL Apportionment—Scott, chairman; Howo (rep), McReynolds, Hermau, Storms, Henry, Johnson of Vulley, Lomax, Jones, Stebbins, Gaflin, Taylor of Johnson, Frost (rep), Shrader, White (dem). Benevolent Institutions—Ruggles, chair- man; Gale, Riley, Wilson, Dickerson, Bren- nan (dem), Oakley (rep). Fish Culture and Game—Watson (rep), chaivman; Gardner (\]un#. Capek (dem), Ford (dem), Sternsdorff’(dem), Bronnan (dem), Huse (dem), Pelker (dem), Bertrand (dem), Breen (dem). Insurance—Dickerson, chairman; Fulton, Gale, Schelp, Taylor of Butler, Feton, Schlot- felt (dem), Ritchic (dem), Ames (dem). Telegraph and T I!hmmvfl/'urlis. chair- man: Dunn, Krick, Riley, Smith, Flammeo (dem), Gerdes (dem), Hinkla (dom), Huso (dem). Fees and Salaries—Mullen, chairman; Ful- ton, Dickerson, Dobson, Carpenter, Fee (rep), Heath (rep), Ritenie (dem), Johnson (dem). Medical Societies. Sunday Laws and Regu- lations— Parler, chairman; Voorhes, Wilson, Riley, Werner (rep), Nelson (dem), White (dem), Soldiers' Home—Krick, chairman; Fualton, MeCutcheon, Smith, Wiison, Rohan (dem), Storm Insane Hospitals—Bredeson, Curtis, Wil- son, Nichols, Voornees, Jones (dem), Ber- trand (dem), Alden (rep). Other Asylums—Dunn, Lomax, Schelp, Dobson, Stebbins, Ruggles, Goddard, Schlotfeldt (dem), Albert (rep). Corporations -Goddard, ~Arnold, Rohan, Henrich, Herman, Schatpel (rep), Hall (dem). Library—Lomax, Porter, Taylor, Henry, Gunnett, Capek (dem), Sternsdorft (dem). Cities and Towns—Kruse, Carpenter, Hen- rich, Modie, Gale, Giililan (rep), Cramb (rep), Faxon (vep), Felker (dem). Banks and _Currency —Taylor of Butler, Waldron, Bredeson, Soderman, Mullen, Stew- art, Ruggles. Public Schools—Arnold, Parker, Curtis, Jones, McReynolds, Taylor, Schappel. University’ and Normals—Felton, Soder- r(nau, Scott, Storm, Lomax, Purnell, Otkley rep). Public Printing--Gunnett, Rohan, Stevens of Platte, Helton, Porter, Heath, (rep), Hall (dem), Flamme (dem), Stipley (dem), Mines aud Minerals—Smith, Nichols, Riley, illiams, Dickerson, Henrich, Parker. . Immigration—Olson, Nichols, Feichtinger, Purnell, Scott, Felton, Vorhes of Gage, Bredeson, Albert (dem), Williams (rep), Severn (rep). Manufacturing and _Commerce—Schelp, Olson, Curtis, McCutcheon, - Bartholomew, Warner (rep), Gerdes, School Lands 'and Funds—Gaffen, Scott, Henry, Krick, Purnell, Jones, Vandeventer, (rep), Gifford (rep), Storms. Live Stock and Grazing--Henry, Rohan, Bartholomew, McCutcheon, Curtis, Schelp, Fee (rep), Cramb (u:lg»‘ Heath (rep). Claims—Jones of Burt, chairman; Albert (rep), Felker (dem), Stevensof Rillmore, Stevens _of Furnas, Mullen, Cornish (rep), Heunry, Stevens of Platte, Kruse, Smith. Interpreting the Constitution. Lixcory, Neb,, Jan. 16.—[Special to Tur Brg.|—There is much speculation as to whether Governor Boyd will sigu the concur- rent resolution for Tuesday’s joint convention to hear the contest. His frienas express the opinion that he will. Experienced men like Representative Watson, E. P. Roggen and Walt Seely think his signature 1s not neoded, although the constitution seems to require it. ‘The indcpendents apparently are going ahead on the former theory. Senator Stev- ens says he knows of no action by the inde- pendents for an alternate. He thinks the only thing for tne two houses to do is to meet, | at the time named by the resolution regard- less of the governor's action and goahead with the business laid out. The independents and democrats in the nate agreed informally this afternoon that Senator Switzler should present the resolu- tion to Governor Boyd when passed tomor- row, but that duty will provably be claimed by the committes on enrolled aud cugrossed s. For An Elective Railroad Commission LixcoLy, Neb, Jan, 16.—[Special to Tun Bee.|—Senator Dysart has introducod a joint resolution for a constitutional smend- ment providing for elective railroad commiis- sioners. It proposes to amend section 1, arti- cle 5, by adding the commissioners to the list of exccutive officers, to bo elected by the people in the same mauner as the other exe- cutive officers and to hold office two years, The bill sets the first election for November, 1801, but it bears internal evidence that the writen meant to have it read 1802, . Downs Steps Down and Out, Laxcory, Neb.,, Jan. 16.—[Special to Tur Bre.—Harry F. Downs was a clerk in the office of John Jenkins, deputy labor commi: sioner. He was, but is not. In the late un- pleasantuess he took sides with General Thayer and made himself obnoxiously promi- neut by his officigus demonstrations. Gov- ernor Boyd asked for his resignation, and this afternoon Mr. Downs received his voucher for sixteen days’ labor in the state's service. Philip Andres of Omaha has been appointed to_his place, John M. Thayer, jr., and J. L. Ferris, lately serving the state in the chief execuiive's office, are aiso out of jobs, Ernest Lowe has been retained by Governor Boyd until the other clerks become familiar with his duties. Harry Chaffee, alveady in the office, will take up Lowe's work, and Bert Betts of Lincoln has succeeded Mr. Ferris as stenegrapher. Legislative Notes. Mr. Guunett of York, who has been sick for several days, was in his seat this morning. Mr. Huse has introduced a bill fixing tele- phono rentals at not higher than per mounth, Mr. Schrader's bill extends the stay of ex- ecutions against real estate from nine months to three years. The conference of the independents has de- eided w cut down the list of eclorks for the house committees from 19 to 12, Philip Andres of Omaha, who 15 & promi- nent caudidate for the ofice of labor com- missioner, is a legislative visitor, The passage at arms botwoeen Church Howe and Stevens of Furnas affords no small amount of amusement to the lobby. Mr. Waldron of Adams seems to think that #75,000 will cover the expenses of the present legislature, and has introduced a bill appro- priating that amouut for this purpose. 1t generally takes about an hour to call the roll. “Mr. Speaker, I desive to explain my vote," is just now *‘all the rage,' and porme- ates both sides S he house to an oqual ox- tent. N General Thayer made a friendly eall this afternoon on Governor Boyd. At a gentlo lypt from Speaker Eldor, Pat. rick Ford was gbserved to suddenly resume his seat today. “The speaker will accept no more ‘‘conching® ftom' the Douglas county delegation. t ‘The speaker is searcely able to restrain his impationce at any attempt at flibustering to consumo the time of the house. “Hurry, up, boy r some bquivalent remark veryTre- quently falls froni his lips. Tho secretariés ¢f the senate have tumbled to the fact that no one pays the slightest at- tention to the ikt second reading of bills They began today o save a great deal of time nl"i‘ breath by vepding hittle moro than the title. A bill limiting the ownership of real estate by any one person to 320 acres has been in- troduced by Bredeson (ind) of Polk. The bill also provides that on January 1, 1506, all lands in excess of this amount shall escheat to the state, The queer make:up of the house committee on fish and game is one of tho singularities of this singular legislature, The committce is compesed of Hou, John C. Watson of Otoe, chiairman, and every member of the Douglas county delegation, Mr. Moan of Dakota mtroduced a bill fix- ing telograph rates between any two points in this state at 25 cents for ten words, and 14 cont for each additional word, with' free delivery i city limits, Thoese rates wero es- tablished by the telegraph companies the very day the bill was introduced. s - TE NEWS. Milford's Armory Burned. MiLrorn, Neb., Jan. 16.—[Special to Tie Bre.]—At 1 stnight a fire was dis- covered in the rear of Hazelwood & Brownls two-story brick livery barn. Before hetp enough had arrived on the scene the fire had gained such headway it was impossible to check it and the entive building with all it contained, iucluding fourteen horses and seven buggies, were burned, not a single ar- ticle being saved. The lower story and part of the upper story were occupied by Livery- man J.J. Dunnigan, who is a heavy loser, The balance of the building was occupied by Troop A, cavalry, Nebraska national guards, as an armory. They lose their entire equip- ment consisting of cighty uniforms, saddles bridles, sabers and forty carbines received only two days ago from_ the United States arsenal at Roclk Island, IIl. Captain Culyer, in mwmv ingto save 'the property of his command, was badly injured about the head and limbs by falllng brick caused by the ex- plosion of accumulated gas in the armory quarters, which blaw the roof of the building partly off and tore purt of the west wall away. The losses are as follows : Hazelwood & Brown, on ouilding, $5,000; insurance, 000; J. J. Dunnigan, on livery stock and feed, £2,000, no insurance; state of Nebraska, on accoutrements of cavalry company, 82,000, no insurance: Captain J. H. Culver, per- sonal, £1,000, partly insured. The cause of the fire at this writing is shrowded in mystery, but is supposed to be the work of an incendiary Beatrice and the Pencil Pashers. Beatwice, Neb,, Jan. 16.—(Special to Tie Brr.|—The members of the Beatrice press are making extensive and elaborate propara- tions for the entertainment of the State Press tion which will meet hero the last s of the present month. The programme contemplates, in ad(ition to the routine work of the meeting, a toothsome banquet and driye about the city. The Beatrice club rooms will be thrown ogen to tue visiting pencil pushers during their stay, and the citizens generally will take a liberal part in_the entortainment of the guests, The press fraternity through- out the state can restassured that Beatrice is going to do the very handsome thing by 'i:wm. because that is a way that Beatrice as. Fort Morris Dedicated. HaRRisON, Neb,, Jin. 16.—|Special to Tre Bee. |—Fort Morris, just erected as a safe retreat from marauding Indians should they hanpen to scatter over-the country, was formally dedicated on' Wednesday night and a grand ball was in the new fortifica- tion. "Phe fort 1S dbout nihe miles northeast of Harrison, but the dedicatory ball was at- tended by “quite u ‘number from town, be- sides settlers from miles around the country. Fully two hundred and fifty persons were present, and in the dining room of Mr. Morris'ranch refreshments were sgrved ali night long. L A Ludy injured. Cuanrox, Neb., Jan, 16.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee.|—An accident occurred here this evening tlLat came very near resulting fatally to Mrs. W. L. Cassidy. The lady was out driving and, her horse becoming unmanage- avle, she attempted to alight from the car- riage, but the speéd of the horses by this time was greater than anticipated and she was thrown violently to the ground, sustain- ing severe bruises, a compound {fracture of her limb and a dislocated ankle. Her physi- cians think she will recover. A Pioneer's Death. BrATRICE, Neb,, Jan. 16.—[Special to Tir Bek.]--Mrs, Julia E. West, an aged and highly esteemed resident of this city, died at herhome near the corncr of Thirteenth and Court streets Wednesday evening of cancer nf the stomach. The deceased, with herhu s- band, Mr. R. . West, came to this eity in 1867 and haye resided here ever since, Her husband ana one daughter survive her, The funeral services took place Friday afternoon and wero largely attended. A Ballot Battle. Favis Crry, Neb., Jan. 15.—[Spocial to Tar Bee.]—The board of supervisors of Rich- ardson county had an interesting time at their session in this city yesterday clecting a chair- man. The race was between a republican, ‘W. H. Cornell, and a democrat-alliance man, John Jones. In one formal ballot each man had 9 votes. Another ballot, however, elocted Jones, much to the disappointment of Cor- nell's republican friond: A Sneak Thicf Caught. Bearrice, Neb, Jan. 16.—[Special Tele- gram to Tre Ber.]—A sneak thief, claiming to hail from Kansas City and giving the name of Ed. Whitcomb, was caught in the act of stealing & quantity of dry goods from C. E, Smith & Sou's store this morning, and was promptly run i ‘Hay Thieves. BeaTricE, Neb., Jan. 16 —|Special Telegram to Tur Bee|—George Reed and Reuben Booth were captured near Ellis, Neb., last night 1 the act of stealing o load of baled hay from the farm of D. D. Clomers. They were brought to this vity and lodged in the county jail. T Glad to Have Them, GEeNEVA, Neb., Jan.+46,—(Special Telegram ¢ Bee.|—Comykiny G, Nebraska na- tional guards, First regiment, stole a march o the folks here anid came stoaling in on the B. & M. from Lincoln; but all the same the folks were glad to idve thew come anyway, Tired gt Office. Brokex Bow, Neg., Jan. 16— [Special Tel- egram to Tuk Bx {_ henezer Miller, electad county attorney last Tgll on the ulliance ticket, tendered his msikafi!w,l to the board of su- pervisors today u R. Campbell of this city was ehosen to fill Juo vacancy. Lost (His Arm. Nowrn Bexp, Neb:;2Jan. 16.—[Special Tele- gram to ‘Pne B jo-Frank Kelly, an em- loye in the hemp miilbi at this place, had his Kuu arm taken off today by getting it caught in the large rolls of the mill. Lol Discharged irom Custody. Cuteaco, Jan. 16.—Mrs. Nellle Rodgers of Sprinefield, who was Instrumental in expos. ing the workings of the *“Bethany Home" and having the matron, Mrs. Allen, alias Mrs. Seeley, held to the grand jury for cruclty to children, was today discharged from the charge of larceny preferred against her by the matvon. — Mrs. Rodgers will not bring o damage suit against the matron, —— The h Fotato Orop. Loxpoy, Jan. 16.—The Irish register gen- eral, in his report on the potato crop of Ire- land, announces that 750,901 acres were planted in 150, as against 757,234 the proced- ing year, and the yield decreased 1,037,193 tous. | The Rear Guard of tho TELLING TALES OF THE WAR. Nebraska Indian Fighters at Home. GREETINGS OF THEIR NATIVE TOWNS. Crowds Meet Them and Veterans and B Mus ¢ F ort Ther Their Armori at the Depots nds of to Nrewsoy, Neb., Jan. 16. to Tie Bre.|~Company H, Pirst regiment, Nebraska natfonal guards, returned this evening and was heartily welcomed by an immenso concourse at the depot. The com- pany marched to the main street, and form- ing a hollow square, a speech was given by Captain H. W. Short, which was responded to by cheers on cheer: Special Telogram Troop A Banguetted, Mivrorn, Neb., Jan, 16, — | Special Telegram to Tue Bee.)-The following message was rveceived today by Captain Culver, command ing Troop A, cavalry, Nebraska national suards ; avicLE, Neb, Jan, 16, i, Miiford, N You will dismiss'y pany. Lam' assured that tho lives ty of our citizens ure sufe, The oft and men of your cominand have my t for their promptness in_responding to th for duty und patience in awalting the W. Corny, Brizadior General. When the contents of the above messago became known, to show their appreciation of the command, the citizens planued a surpriso in tho form of an oyster supper and musical concert, which was held in the armory in the evening. About one hundred and fifty people being present. All expressed themselves as well vleased with the exhibition drill given by the troop in return for intorest manifestea by the public. CarraiN J. M, ur Welcomed With a Dance. :oraska City, Neb, Jan. 16.—[Special “Pelegram to Tik Bre. | —Company C returned home this afternoon over the B. & M. Sev- eral thousand peoplo were awaiting them and much enthusiasm was manifested. William Baumer post, Grand Army of the Republic, led by the band, escorted the company to the armory, where they were tendered a banquet and réception. Speeches were made by Hon. M. L. Hayward and other prominent citizens. The banquet was followed by a dance. Company K Arrives. CeNTRAL CitY, Neb., Jan. 16.—[Special Tel- egram to Tire Bek.|-Company K of the First regiment arrived home this evening and were given a grand reception. Buford post. the band and over a hundred citizens met them at the depot and acted as “an escort to the armory. - Kverybody is glad to see the boys back safe and sound. Beatrice Boysat Home. Beatrice, Neb,, Jan. 16.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Ber|—Company C, the Be- atrice company of Nebraska national guards rewrned from the scene of the Indian war to- night. The boys will be given a reception and banquet by the citizens carly next week. R Lo e B The Wool Market. Bostoy, Mass., Jan. 16.—[Special Tele- gram to Tik Bek.]—Thero has boen an active demand for wool during the past week and the sales have been large, the transactions amounting to 4,322,000 pounds of al kinds. Torritory wools sold most freely, the sales being 1,318,000 pounds and, including fine, at 60@02c, and medium at 53@55c, Texas wool has been quiet at lo@2e, as to quality. -Oregon wool has been 1 good re- quest at 17@22i¢e and California at 16@25c, as to quality. Pulled wools have been active, choice supers selling at 40@4be; fair to good supers atJ0iSe and extra at 2@ile, Ohio and Pennsylvauia_fleeces have been quiet at dl@ie for X and 83@ddc for XX. Michigan X fleoces haye sold tairly well at'2@30c. In combing and delsine fleeces the sales have been made of No. 1 combing at 40(42c, Ohio fine delaine at 36@ 37c and Michigun fine deluine at 34@3be. washed combing and clothing wools have oeen firmer, one-quarter being quoted at 27 20c and three-cighths at 2@, Australian wool has sold freely at 30@42c, Foreign car- pet wools have been quict and firm. Ly A Sugar Bounty Opinion. Wasnixaro, Jan, 16.—In response to a re- quest from the treasury department for an opinion as to whether the tariff act author- izes the commissioner of internal revenue to secure licenses therein provided for prior to April 1, 1801, and to pay manufactures a bounty on sugir produced between May 31 and July 1, 1801, the attorney gencral renders au opinion'that it was not intended by the act that bountios should be demandable on sugar and products prior to July 1 next. (it et ¢ Refuses to Turn Over the Money. IxpiaNaronss, Ind., Jan: 16.—Governor Hovey transmitted a messago to the legisla- ture today stating that James Murdock, warden of the northorn prison, refuses to pay into tho treasury a cash balance due the state in November, 1890, of 23,000, and Octo- ber, 1890, §18,000 'The messuge usked for the appointment of a non-partisan committee to investigate the matter. It was referred to the committee on prisons. il il . The Silver Pool Committec. Wasminaroy, Jan, 16.—The silver pool in- vestigating committee held & preliminary seSsion this morning for the purpose of ar- ranging a plan of procedure. The committee adjourned after directing subpoenaes to be issued for Messrs. Stevens and Apperson, the two Washington correspondents of the St. Louis Globe-Demoerat, which paper made the original charge, ————— Shot by a Rival, Sioux Ciry, Ta, Jan, 16.—[Special Tele- gram to Tne Bre.|—At Luton two young farmers, William Hollister and Oscar Ew- ing, gotinto a quarrel about Miss Ada But- ler,to whom both had been paying atten- tions. Inthe serimmage which ensued Mr. Hollister received a revolyer shot inthe face, tearing away part of his jaw. —— The Postal Telegraph Bill. WasmINGTON, Jan, 16.—At a meeting of the house committce on postofiices and post roads today a motion to postpone indefinitely fur- ther consideration of the postal telegraph bill was deferred by & vote of 7 to 7. ‘The motion therefore goes over until the next meeting. s Holyoke's New Mayor. Horyoxe, Colo., Jan. 16.—[Special Tele- gram to Tne Bee. | —Following the resigna- tionof R. R. Blairas mayorof Holyoke, J. I, Forbes, chief train dispatcher of the B, & M., was appoiated tonight to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. e Troops After Argentine Rebels. BueNos AvRes, Jan, 16.—A large rebel force has assembled 1a the provinee of Entre Rios. * he telegraph lines have been cut, and troops in strong force have been sent to suppress the outbreak. The Lonad Too Heavy. Svracuse, N, Y., Jan, 16.—Allen & Co, of Buffalo today sent notice to their correspond- ents that the firm will discontinue trying to do business after today, s the *load” is too heavy to work out.” - - General. Banks Will Get a Pensi WasmiNeroy, Jan, 10.—The house com- mittee on iuvalid pensions today agreed to roport favorably the bill granting & pension of £100 per month to Nuthauiel 1. Banks of Massachusetts, A A Verdiot Against the Sureties, Towsox, Md,, Jan, 16.—The jury i the case of the defaulting state treasurer, Archer, returnod o verdict loday against his suretics for §60,000, AR NES France Hasn't P omisel Support. Pamis, Jan, 16.—La Lanterne today an- nounces that the French government has not promised L0 support the new Panama scheme, GEN. MILES’ WHITE ELEPHANT, CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE, peot up fooliugs of bloodthirstiness, Tho young hostile bucks are showingn do- cidealy sullen and unconquered disposition. Itis not considered safe to vehture within their camp limits, and many and halforeeds could not be bir near them, at present, Littlo Bear, s Choyenno scout, came in this morning from anight’s and roports tho young men in the hostile camp in a very uneasy condition, and that it would only r quire the slightestaccident to touch them off, It is evident that, if this bo avoided and the Indians given tim o cool off, further difffoultics and bloodshed can be avoided, but_this will require time, probably months. It is reported that one of the most turbulent young chiefs sent in word that if their guns are wanted the oficers must come after them, In warning the correspondents to remain away from the hostile camp General Miles emphasized the remack that the Indians must give up theirarms, aud intimated that any one going into the camp would have to stand the consequences, if it should become neces- sary to throw u couple of wagon loads of shot and steel among the hostiles, Kicking Bear who, with Short Bull, is considered at the head of tho hostiles, ven tured into the agency this morning and was found among the camps of the friendlics by “Pug B correspondent and an interpreter, Ho was decided in lns assurance that his men had con good faith and would give up all their arms He said he had no arms himsolf now and they all wanted to bo good Indians, When asked for his opinion of Short Bull, Kicking Bear grinned but linally said, “Good Indian.” Short Bull started to come into the agency yosterday, but several dozen of his young imen insisted on accompanying him, so'be re- turned to his camp, as \ll‘ did not like to make any demonstrations of strength o force, Little Chief who left for Littlo Tongue river is one of the most loyal of the friendiies andsaid to mo this morning: “Me sleep, sleep, " fudicating that ho was always peace: ably. Major Burke, Buffalo Bill's manager, called my attention to his “Wild West Indians,” who are walking about the agency grounds. The men uve com fortably clad and contented. “Lhiey have proven loyal ‘and of great aid to the government, and tho major thinks the government should make provisions to have him take every Indian ona tour of civilization to Europe as the best way of solving the In- dian problem, Adopts an Orphan. Aarxey, S, D, (via Rushville) Jan. 16.—[Special Telegram to Tit Ber. | — General Colby of the Nebraska national guards today adopted the little Indian gi whose parents were killed at Wounded Knee and who, for thirty-six hours and during the great blizzard of December 30 lay uncared for on the field of battle. The little one is only four months old and was taken home to- day by her adopted father. She was first brought to his attention through the kind- ness of Major Burke of Buffalo Bill's com- pany. Secretary Tracy Writes Ancther Hot Letter to the Co Wasmingroy, Jan. 16.—Sccretary Tracy has written to Commander Reiter, who was censured for his action 1n the Barrundia affair, denying his request fora court-martial and telling him that the department regards his case s having been finally disposed of. The says in par “You state that the _ department’s action in your caso constitutes a public reprimand and that this is a punishment that ean only be legally inflicted by the sentence of a naval general court- martial. Your statement shows that you are iguorant of the fivst principles of naval dis- cipline. The umption that the secretary of the navy cannot pronounce a rebuke, pub- lic or ‘u‘l\'uw. upon anofficer for a breach of discipline ov failure of performance of duty without obtaining the sanction of a court 1s an unheard of proposition. The department impartially awards praise ox blame to au of- ficer who deserves one or the other, as occa- sion may arise, and the practics is as old ns the department itself.” The secretary also reminds the commander that he was not cen- sured without being heard, as he (the secre- tary) grauted him a personal interview, dur- g which he was given the fullest opportu- nity to make any statements. e vy World's Fa xXpense Estimates, WASHINGTON, Jan, 16.—The president to- day trausmitted to congress the report of the world’s Columbian exposition on progress made. The report covers mattors which have already boen published. The secrctary of the treasury transmitted to the house tho appropriations committe’s estimates for the purpose of the world’s Columbian exposition for the fiscal yoar ending June 30, 1892, prepared by the officers of the commission: The es are: Expenses for two meetings of the ¢ mission in September, 1801, and April, 1393, £30,0005 salari of officers, clerks, stenos raphers, cte, §10,000; rent of office stationery, printing, postage, fu g £11,000: committee meetings, including me ing of the board of control, $10,000; ex penses convected with the admission of I« goods to the exposition, $20,000 penses that caunot now be estim total £153,000. estimates for similar expenses of the board of lady managers for the samo period are $50,000, e Nebraska, lowa and Dakota Pensions. Wasmixaroy, Jan, 16.—[Special Telogram to Tir Brr.]—Pensious were granted toaay to the following Nebraskans: Original — Andrew Walker, Over; William F. Ramsey, Pendor; William &, Bivens, Exeter; James Loucks, Blue Springs; John H. Carter, P. Lossen Tolor, Stuart; Cyrus Wright, Bromfield. Additional -P. Lossen Toler, Stuart; Harrison J. Miller, DeWitt; Lemuel K. Noorhees, Kennard; Mclviu Hig- gins, Kei 3 John B, Mason, Tekamah; John K. Calloway, Clear Springs’ Joseph 1. Spearman, Springfield. lowa: Original—James' S. Bishop, New London; Ezra W. Miller, Woodward; George Luun, Canner; Dantel Boone, Ottumwy bert D. Phelps, Charles City; Jacob ther, Sabula; Andrew Leens, Creston ; Lor V. Kalsem, Ames, South Dikota ing, Marion; Jam Robert Rott, Ale: Lawrence; Malon _— - To Securs Sta Wasmixgroy, Jan, 16.—-Dr, Eggloston of olumbia coilege, a delegate from the Amer- ica society of civil engincers, called on Sena- tor Evarts and Representative FFlower today and presented a memorial of the society, urging legislation by congress to legalize the adoption of standard time throughout the Unitea States, Later in the day bills forthis purpose were introduced in congress. It is desired to secure congressional action in order that it may form a basis of similar action by European governments and the adoption of standard divisiou time through- out the world Fred W. Dow- Beresford Edward Joues, St. ington, Hazol. lard Time, Increase on on Silver. WasiNGTON, Jan, 16.~While it is impossi- ble to obtaini an authoritative statement from the president in regard to the senate silver bill, it is intimated by gentlemen who have conversed with him on the subject that lie is much dissatisfied with the measuro in its present shape, and will certainly veto it unless it undergoes material modification be- fore being submitted to him for action. He is in entire accord with Secretary Windom on the subject, and the latter't opposition to the free coinage of silver is a matter of record. A Protest om Americans. 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HOOD & €O, Apothecarios, Lowell, Mass. 100 Doses One Dollar DUN'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK, A Presant Prospeot Which the Free Coine age Bill May Affect, EXPORTS GREATLY OVER THE IMPORTS. Spoculative Markets Generally Weak ~An Dasier Feeling in the Money Muarket — Great Industries Not Wholly Satisfictory. W York, Jan, to Tue Bee.|-RR. G view of trade says: How far the situation and prospect may bo changed by the passage of a free coinage bill by the senato is, as yot, mainly a matter of conjecture. Reports of the state of trade at different points reflect mainly, a situation prior to that vote, and show general improve- ment in the volume of bu money markets and a moro cheering ou tlook. The exports of merchandise heavily ex- ceeded imports in value at New York, for January, Thus farthe increase in exports over last year ias been #1,400,000, or about 13 percent, while the imports here show a de- cline of §,800,000, or about 15 per cent. The preliminary reports of exports of cotton, breadstaffs, provisions, cattle and petroloum in December were almost unprecedented. Hence, 1t appears, that the excess of exports m December was very large, in spite of the decline of the wmovement of breadstuffs. For the past weck with wheat lo higher, corn and oats peactically unchauged@dnd cotton three-sixteenths higher, the exports of whia! have been only about half of last year's; of flour less than a quarter and of corn only one-cighth, while the exports of cotton show a decrease for the week, In spite of acovnsiderable increase m re- ceipts, pork has not changed, but lard and hogs arelower, Oilis 1!jc lower und the speculative markets are genorall y weak, out- side of those above mentioned. The reports frow other cities snow that until Friday the situation and outlook had been improving and a feeling of greater confidence prevailed. Boston motes greater activity in wool, goods selling well and nore buyers appear- ing for boots and shoes, witn leather firm, but lumber depressed. New York and Philadelpnia report easier money, a better trade in cauned goods and in wool, @ fair trade in grocerics generally, Chicago sees increasing sales of dry goods and clothing with hetter collections, some de- ceipts of grain, depressed beof but an increase in fard, cheese, hides and wool, At Cincinnati there is an_average trade, and a favorable outlook nt St. Louis; an ac- tivity in retail clothing, owing to the mild weather, at. Kansas City, and a depression in thelumber interestat Milwaukee, owing to the lack of snow, but quiet at St. Paul and Cloveland. Trade is improving at Louisville, Memphis and Jacksonville; only fair at New Orleans, but increwsing in” activity at Balti- more. The money markets have grown erand the banks are able to help customers more liberally, but at teast the difficaity of muiking commercial loans has not entively ceased, though money on call is very abundant. In other words, those who have money want their funds at immediate command in’ case of any emergency, ‘The_treasury has put out, on cash, including 81,500,000 more new silver notes, about $5,000,000 more than it has taken in during the week. At the west and south all the moncy markets ave easier, though rates ave not lower, and caution in regard to the chavacter of the loans is more frequently noted, The great industries are unot ina wholly satisfactory ition, The market for woolen oods is broader and more hopeful and the demand frem clothiers is distinetly botter, while the boot and shoe trade continues satisfactory. But the weekly output of pig iron Jaou 1 was but 167,39 tons. Bar iron was unsettied and_ plates weaker. The coal trado is in o more hopeful condition and lead and tin are stronger, The cotton manu - facture feels the effect of aceumulativg stocks and low prices. Print cloths have sold at the lowest prices ever recorded, i 1-10c for sixty-fours, and the advance in raw wmaterial during the past week comes to inciease the embarrassement. In gencral, the course of prices for manu- factured products is enbance by speculative advance in the prices of many favm proauc The business failures occuring througout the country during the past seven days number 411 a3 compared with a total of 403 last week. For the corresponding week of last year the figures w i, —_——— A Tmbute to the Late Colonel KEddy. At a meeting ¢f the employes of the gen- eral oftices of the International & Great Northern railroad, held at Palestine, Tox., on January 13, 1591, to take suitable action in reference to the death of Colonel John M. Sady, the following resolutions were adopted . 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