Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 1, 1891, Page 2

DOINGS OF THE LEC ISLATURE. Mother's Penitentiary Contract th of Investigation, A NOVL TO ABOLISH BUCKET Switzl r's Resol ury and Stay Laws tion Relating to Us- Omaha Ohar« Satur Lixcors, Neb, Jao. 31 vocial to Tk Bek.|—The comumitte on revenue and taxa tion reported thay the bill introduced by Sternsdorff requiring the county clerk to giyenotice 1a writing of the redemption of all lands sold for taxes to the parties holding the tax deeds and certificates be indefinitely postponed, Sternsdorff moved to place the bill on the general fil, Lost—80to 34, ana the recommendation of the committee agreed to M. ¢ tion Whereas, Doubts validity, expedionc tract heretofore entered stato of Neoraskd and one C the city of Lincoln, relative to the mainten- ance of convicts confiued in the state peni tentiary, ana the labor of said convicts, and Whereas, Doubts have arisen as to the power of the state to farm out convict labor, and convict inaintenance, and as to the means by which said contract was procured, there- fore, be it Resolved, That the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint a special com- mittee of five members to inquire and report to the | . with all convenient speed, on the following subjects 1. Full and compieto information as to the terms of such contract, when it began and whei it expires, 2. Whether the convicts now confined in the state penitent] are being subsisted and maintained unger said contract, and whether they are performing labor ander ntract 3, What profit per annum, if an made or realized by suid C. W. Mo: said contri 4. Whether tnere is any other feasible way of maintaining said convicts cheaper than under said contraet, taking into account their labor to be performed for the state direct, Whether any improper means were used by said C. W. Mosher ot any one for him in the procurement of said contract Whether said convict labor a8 now per- formed in any way conflicts with or che: ens private labor. 7. Whether said contract is valid and bind- ing on the state or not, and if not, whether it is advisale to annul the sane. Said committee shall nave power to send ersons and papers, hear witnesses, take it evidence and employ counsel if v. Itshall hold its sessions at such times and’ places as may be deemod necessary, and its report shall be accompa- nied wiht re mmendations. White moved to strike out all referenco to a special committee and refer the resolution to the standing committee on penitentiaries Stebbins said the matter called for specil inyestigation. White thought the penitentiary committee could make the inquiries called for by the resolution Pobilman (rep) said he was _on the peniten- iary committee and they had nothing to do Siernsdorff thought that the independents { taken all the committees and were being overworked, and said_some of the democrats werc only on one and had plenty of time, and suggested that the independents who were members of over five committces should re- sign und give the other side of the house a chance to do some work. The speaker thought such a proceeding would not be in order. Stebbirs (ind) said that the independents had heen charged with wasting time, but _he cousidercd the filibustering camo from the other side of the house. Roll call on_ White's amendment was de- manded by Stebbins, which resulted —yen 63; nays, 19, ‘e resolution as amended was adopted. The house went into committee of the whole on bills on the gencral file, The following were reported buck for pas- sago: By Smith—Compelling railroads to build passage wiys under the track, where ths ¢ is five feet high and over. By Vandeventer—Requiring railroads to fenco and keep crossings in ropair, where the land on both siges of the teack is owned by the same person, By Howo —To pronibit bucket shops and other species of gambling. “There was a very animated discussion over this measure, many members cluiming that the bill was notintended to prevent specu- lating in options and would be ineffectual for this purpose. Howe maae a vigorous defenze of the bill, and said the pe all over the state were asking for just such a law. Moun of Dakota declared that there were more American bank officers in_Canada day for dealivg in “futures’ than from all other causes, and that such a law was urgently demanded by the business interests of the state, When the committeo arose a recess was taken until 4 p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION. A large number of bills were introduced, among them the following: By Oleson—For the apportionment and designation of congressional districts, By Hinkle—Joint resolution to amend sec- tion's of article § of the constitution of N braska, By Huse—For an act entitled “An_nct to create a board of commissioners, for the pur- pose of sccuring for use in the common schools of the state of Nebraska, a series of text-books, defining the duties of certain ofticers herein named, with roference thereto, making sppropriations therefor; do- fining certain felonies and misdemeanors; providing penalties for the violation of the vrovisions of this act: repealing all laws in conflict ~ therewith, and declaring an emer- geney.” By Huse (by request)—To regulate interest state. county and city treasurers. X ynolds—To provide cheaper text books and for district ownership of the same. By Gillilan—To provide for the reimburse. ment of W. H. B. Stout for discounts upon state warrants issued to him in connection with contract for the erection of tho main capitol building, and to make an appropria- tion of 00 for the same, son—To regulate and determine railroad and transportation com- shall bo entitled to charge, demand, collect and receive for the transportation of freight arising within the state of Nebraska. By Oakleg (in bebalf of the relief commit- tee)—To authorize the several counties of this stato to issue warrants on the general funds of the county, in excess of the amount now authorized by law, not to exceed 10 per cent of the grand assessment roll of the sov- vral counties, and to provide for funding the warrants so issued. By Schelp—To amend subdivision 20, of section #9, of chapter 14, of the compiled watutes of Nebraska of 1887 By Modie—To increase the license fee in cities of 10,000 inLabitants and over from 11,000 to 82,000, By Cramb—To amend chapter 52 of the criminal code of Neoraska, entitled ‘‘Par- lons, reprieves and mitigation of penalties, By Henry Stevens—1'o provide for the pay ment of ihe expenses of the Nebraska na- tional guard, fucurred in aiding in the late Indian insurvection, and appropriating $40,- 100 for the same, By Hinklo—To provide for the payment of bounties for the destruction of wild animals In the state of Nebraska, and to provide for an act entitled “Anact to provide for the destruction of wild aniwals in the state of Nebraska." The bill provides a bounty to be paid by the county of & for each wolf, voyote or wildcat. 3y Fee-To organizo the unorganized terri- tory north of Holt into a county to be called Boyd, By Scoit—To district the state of N braska into senatorial, representative aud congressional districts, and for the appoint- ment of senators, representatives and con- gressmen, and to 1ix the number of the same; and to repeal sections One, Two, Three, Four, Five and Six of the compiled statutes tebbins offered the following resolu- have arisen as to the and policy of the con- into between the W. Mosher of is being or under 701 Authorizing the state treasurer to transfor $11,054.49 from the insane hos- pital fund to the state gencral fund. By Felton—To establish, locate and main- tate nora:al “eliool at or uear Nelson, Nuckolls county, Nui, to bo known aud des- FEBRUARY 1, 1891-SIXTEEN ignated as the “Nelson state normal school, and to provide for receiving a donation of property for the same, and to appropriate funds for the purpose of constracting aud furnishing and maintaining the same. By Soderman—To submit to the elec of the state of Nebraska, for approval or r jection, an amendment to the_constitution of the state of Nebraska, providing for the en- actment or repeal of laws by petition of 40,000 clectors The house heard reports from various com mittees The raiiroad committee reported back a substitute for the Newberry maximum tarifl bill, fixing freight rates the samo s now ex: ist in lowa, and recommended the biil for passage Adjourned till 10 a. m. Monday. The ¢ Liscory, Neb,, Jan. 1 to Tne BEk.|~The senate this morning received the two_relief bills passed by the touse and the concurrent resolution fixing the hearing of the election contests for February 11, Committecs recommended the passage of Shea's bill to give police judges fuller juris- diction over cases of assault and batters and Keiper's bill providing that the stale shall bear the oxpense for the care and treat- ment of the insaue. On motion of its committee the senate killed oft Day's bill prescribing the eligibility of district judges, Collins' bill to protect parties furnishing seed for sowing, Turner's vill to createn lien on crops in_favor of the land- lord, aud Kooutz's bill aiming at the saie purpose as Shea's, mentioned above. Dysart moved that the clerks and employes in excess of sixty-six be discharged, but.on motion of Beck the whole matter was roferred to [Koontz's committee on employes to inves- tigate and re Dysart's resolution of yesterday to chavge all but four pages was tabled. Poynter moved to suspend standing rule 24 for the remainder of the session, and permit bills with a_favorable committes report to go directly to the general file instead of lying over aday. Ou objection the resolution went over, A resolution by Koontz was passed provid ing for astanding committee on fish and gme of five members to be appoiuted by the chair. Switzler introduc d lution, which went ov the rules dis the following reso- v until Monday under rrongous fmpression prevails of the country to the effect »f Nebraska contemplates biect e Lo that t passin , now, theref nprossion, be it tesolved, T It 1s the sense of the senu that it is unwise to ch, o the p! Ting legal rate of interest, Resolved, furthermore, That we d lent to extond the time of st ention on n ges Resolved, That these resolutions be fur- nished the assoclate press for publication over the certificate of the presiding officer. ‘The senate adjourned tili 4 o’clock Monday afternoon. m it in- of exe- To Restore OConfide. Lixcols, Neb., Jan, 81.—[Spe Bre. |~ When Senator Switzier his resolution to correct the impression that there would be radical changes in the inter- est, tho stay and the usury laws he asked unanimous consent to make a few remarks, which was granted. He said that a great in- Just had been aone the state and the legis- lature by false reports having been spread abroad about the radical course this legisla- ture would take on thesubject of interest and stays to mortgage judgments. It was a well known fact that the money lenders of the country had withdrawn from the state, ond that it was next to impossible to borrow any money, even on gilt-edged property, This was a great hardship on the citizens of the state, and the resolution, he hoped, would tend to ‘give renewed confidence. He was satisfied that in the senate, at least, there prevailed a decided sentiment against any radical changes on the mouey question, and ho hoped the senate would pass the resolution unanimously on Monday. ce. ial to Tne introduced Omaha Charter Amendments. LrxcoLy, Neb,, Jan. 31.—[Special to Tar Bee.]—Senator Switzler this morning sent to the secretary’s desk five or six bills emboay ing changes in the Omaha charter, but ad- journmeny intervened vefore they could be put on first reading. 'I'hey will come up Monday. They are introduced in the senate 10 expedite matters. The bill retating to the fire and police com- mission is not among those introduced The typewritten copy lett the ap poiutment of the commission in the hands of the governor. Some one crossed out ‘“governor’’ and wrote in “mayor.”” Senator Switzler says he will not introduce the bill uniess the appointing power is vested in the governor. He believes the legislature will object to making a change uuless it has assurance that it is favored by a considerable majority of the people of Omaha. No such evid has been given and the sentiment of legisiators from other parts of the state scems to be against a change that is likely to bring the firo and police departments into party politics. The Maximum Tariff Bill, Lixcowy, Neb.,, Jan, 31,—(Special to Tng Bee.|—The house railway committee this af- ternoon presented the maximum tarift biil drafted by the committee. Several days have been consumed in the preparation, and legal assistance has been called in. The fol- lowing is a brief synopsis of the bill : Sec. 1. This act applies to all common car- riers doing business in this state, and ullows no extra charges for bridges and ferries. Sec. 2. Fixes the classification of freight to be known as the ‘Nebraska classification,” aud provides that freight shall be billed at the actual ght, and carloads at 20,000 pounds, Sec. i and 4. Provide that all roads cross- ing at or below grade shall build a switch at pro rata cost for transterring cars from one ine to the other, and require the roads to make one joint rate, Sec. 5. All railways or parts thereof built within two years after the passage of this ot shall be exempt from the operations hereof until January 1, 1805, Sec. 6. Whenever any railroad subject to tie provisions of this act shail consider the rates fixed by this act, or by the bonrd of transportation, unreasonable and unjust and shull prove this to the supreme court by competent testimony, they shall be exempt from the provisions of this act to the extent that rates shall be raised to such a figure by the board that the roads may make a fair interest on their investment: provided that the rates shall in no case be higer than those prevailing on January 1, 1801, If @ railroad company is also operating branch lines it shall bo the duty of the railroad to show to the court upon what division or branch the rates are too low, and the increase shall only effect'such branches. Sec. 7. Empowers the board of transporta- tion to reduce the rates when in their opinion it may seem just and reasonable to do so. Sec, U, Any common carrier violating this law shall be liable to the party damaged, in three times the amount of Injury actually sustained, together with the costs, The rates fixed by this bill are exactly the same as those fixed for the first class roads in Towa, which include all of the main trunk lines. All roads are put in one class, while in Towa there are three classes, based on the total gross earnings. This bill’ abolishes the present board of transportation, and vests the duties of this office in the governor, with authority toappoint three secretaries at a sal- avy of §,000 each, A Retier Bl .5, Neb,, Jan. 31.—[Special to Tue Ber.]-The state relief committee has pre- pared a bill authoriziug counties to issue warrants on the goneral fund of the county in excess of the amount now authorized by law, not 1o excead 10 per cent of the assess- ment roll of each county. The money is to be used in purchasing seed grain for the set- tlers, The bill was introduced by Mr, Oak- I - For Militia Expenses. LixcoLy, Neb., Jan, 8).—[Special to Tue Bee. ) ~Adjutant General Vifquain has sub- mitted a bill of $40,000, to cover the expenses of the Nebraska national guard in protecting tho Nebraska border during the late Indian war. Mr. Stevens of Platte, who is chairman of the bouse committee on wilitia, has lutro- duced a bill providiug for the above named appropriation, but says that when the bill is referred back to his committee he will re- ized account of tho expens 0 much of such claim as_may appear reasonable and just. He evidently rather thinks the biil out of pro portion to the services rendered Boss * to *s Clay Agnin, Lixcony, Neb,, Jan, 81.—[Special to Tir Bre.]—Boss Stout has bobbed up as serenely | a8 over with his claim for intoreston his warr which he says the state was un- able to pay and which he was compelled to discount. The amount claimed is about 0,000, This is the same claim that was so unceremoniously knocked out by the house two years ago. The bill was introduced by McKesson of Lancaster at Mr. Stout's re quest, and will como up for action in the proper committee some time next week, nts Increasing the Saloon License. Lixcory, Neb,, Jan, 81.—[Special to Tue Bk, |—An important bill was iutroduced i the house today by Wodie, the third party prohibitionist from Red Willow. The bill inereases the fees for saloon licenses in_cities of 10,000 inhabitants from &,00 to $2,00 Mr. Modie is confident the measure will pa SAlLof our boys (meaning the independents| are with me, and we will get some. help from the other side,’” is the remark he made when asked whav hé thought would become of his pet bill Industrial Home Deficiency. Lavcorys, Neb, Jan, 81.—[Special to Tne Bre. |- The management of the Industrial home at Milford has submitted to the legisla- tare & summary of the work performed at that place the past year. The report shows wias opened May 1, 1880 that time until N fifty-seven inmatos wore admitted. Of this number forty-five were children, ‘T'he object of the institiition is set forth as being to fur- nish a Christian homo to penitent girls and it is held that the object is being attained, The report Turther shows that from Decem- ber 1 just until April 1 of this year there will bea deficit of %5300, To mike good this amount and provide for the next two years, the management asks for an appropriation of &15,100, 2 that the home and that from vember 80, 150, To Benefit the Insane. Lixcory, Neb, Jan, 81.—[Special to Bre.|—Senator Keiper's bill, providing the state shall bear the cost of board, care and treatment of the insane in state hos. pitals has been recommendod for passage by the committee. It involves a large additional expense for the state and is likely to provoke much discussion. Two rs ago Mr, Keiper introduced it into the house and thero was but one vote against it. 1t stood a fair chance of paussagre in tho senate, but through the de- lay of a committee it was taken up just be- fore the close of the session and one ‘day too late to pas: Senator Keiper is a retived physician _and hos made something of a study of insanity. “This bill," he says, *‘is in the interest of humanity. Under the present 1aw the cost of board, care and treatment is taxed up to the estate or the relatives of the patient. What is the ilt? In many, many cases tients are taken away from the hospitals prematurely simply because they can be kept cheaper at home. At home they get indifferent treatment at besi, and in. many cases they are allowed to roam about without any provision except a little foou and clothing. Not only is recovery re- tarded, but such persons are o menace to neighbors, and in some instances a terror to who.. communities. ‘The insaneare the most unfor unate people on the globe, and yet thoy are not treated as well by the staté as the blind, the deaf and the dunb, Why, the life of the blind is a poem compared with the pitiable existence of “the insane. The com mittee were unanimously in favor of the bill, and T find that it will havea hearty support in the senate,” Tne that Boyd and the Appropriation. Lixcox, Neb., Jan. 81— (Special to T Bre.]—Considerable interest has been di played to ascertain how the independents who have come here but illy supplied with money have been able to support themselves during the session. It was ascertained toda that they areiu the main indebted to Captain Hill, state treasurer,who has been advancing them money on his own responsibility. He has notificd the members who have applied 10 him for money to bring an_order from the speaker or president and clerk of their ro- spoctive houses and o receipt and that he would honor thesame. In this manner Mr. Hill has advanced about §12,000. The au- ditor does mot officially ~ appear iu the transaction because he cannot issue & warrant upon any fund for which an appropriation has not been made. It is kuowu, however, that Mr. Bentou has accommodated a few of the legi: lators on his own responsibility. Tt is ru- mored that Mr. E. E. Brown of the State National bank has done likewise. The house has alveady passed an appro- priation_bill for %5000 for salarics and another for $0,000 for incidental expenses. The former will _doubtless pass the senate with arush. Tt willalso be likely the first vill which will be presented to tho governor for his signature. Without this presentation the bill_canuot be signed, and without the signature tho appropriation would be value- less. lich a presentation and such a_siguature would be virtually an_admission on the part of both houses that Mr. Boyd is governor, and perbaps knock ont the projected contest. Hopelessly Entangled. Neb, Jan. 81.—[Special to Speaker Elder bocame hope- lessly entangled in a parliamentary snarl to- day. White of Cassmoved to adjourn, but on a suggestion from Mr. Moan he was in- duced to wirhdraw the motion. Moan then moved to go into committee of the whole to consider bills on geveral fils, White immedately renewed his motion to adjourn, but the speaker ruled that no business having been trausacted the _ motion was mot in order and White dropped back in his seat the picture of astonishment, A half dozen mem- bers were on the floor at once, some wanting 10 bo excused, others wanting to go on with the regular order, and a fow 1o g0 into_com- mittee, ‘The speaker endeavored to act perfectly fair and entertain all these various motions_at oace, but getling into too deen water, he pounded with his gavel and ex- claimed: “Let us have order. We cannot do anything while you are all standing around here hollering.” With this remark, which struck the gatleries as peculiarly ap: propriate, the speaker cut the gordian_knot, and the nouse fell back into some semblunce of order. Forcclosing the U. P. Mortgage. Lixcor, Neb., Jan. 81.—[Special to Tur Bre. |—The first concurrent resolution which was fntroduced in the house was that by Mr. Gale, which was read January 12. 1t was passed January 23 by a vote of 86 to 7. Yesterday a favorable report was made on the matter by the committee of the senate, and it is expected that 1t will pass in that body. The resolution read as follows : Resolved by the house of representatives of the state of Nebraska, th Senutors n con and our repre to demand the | ‘diute ROVernuent of uhe' mort against the Union Paciflo 08 requ foreclosure 1L now Legislative Notes, Senator Hill was called home by sickness in his family Senator Shea still lies at the Lincoln hotel inan alarming condition. Church _Howe succeeded in_alviding the independents almost in the middle with his little usury bill Representative Godard of Frontier, who has been sick for several days, was o s seat again this mormng. Mr. Cramb [rep.) of Jefferson is proving one of the most valuable members of the house railroad committee, The press gallery is under many obligations to Second Assistant Clerk Bigelow of the house for favors extended. Modie has introduced a bill inorcasiug the license fees for saloous in_cities of over 1,000 inhabitants from §1,000 to $2,000. The bill providiug for a reduction in stock- yards charges is No. B4, instead of , wnd was introduced in thehouse by Willlams, and not Hinckle, as reporte Senator Dysart says “reform" was the chiof issue in his campaign, and ho is going to fight extravagances in the matter of em- ployes if it takes ail winter. Mr. Waldroi (ind.) of Adams who intro- | duced the MlHq;‘mflmllnwlnr- voto on the | prohibitory ®mendment, voted against the motion brl;r s to indefinitely postpone the bill. O a;{fonw noise and confusion prevalling th&'¥lerk failed to hear his re- sponse, tHon, C. W. Honnich of Garfleid, who was called home by the sad acoident to his son, ad anything Bt an aereeablo exporicnco n returning o Yo capital. Near Palmer the train ran into a huge snowdrift, where it re mained for eight hours, He also suffered an- other delay fyom the same cause farther down the [ine Mr, Hennich is accompanied by his wife and son, . - SILVER BQOL INVESTIGATION, Several Witnechses Give Testimony Be- fore #he Committee. WasiNGToN, Jan, $1.—J. McDonald, cash- fer of the Hanover National bank, appeared before the silver pool investigating commit- teo ‘this morming and testified thathe paid Owenby $250 for information regarding the progress of silver legislation st session, but Owenby did not furnisk any earlier informa- tion than was publistied in the newspapers John W. Hedenberg, a Chicago real estate dealer, referred to in the testimony of Hill aud George, said ho hiad talked with numbers of congressmen on the gencral subjoct of sil- ver, but never with any w of inducing them to purchase, He nover suggested to Hill or George in any way that they sell sil ver certificates to members of congress or anybody else. He did not know of the exis- tence of a silver pool, In his conversation with Hill and G they professed to be able t him information a8 to the of legislation hut he did not follow the matter up, as he was not impressed favorably with the men and did not believe them reliable. He went back and forth between here and New York and Hill and George follywed him to got an cngayc- ment. They said it would requirea great deal of labor and the expenditure of some money for coupes, cigars, saloon charges Witness did not think much of the informa- tion that came throurh saloons, and stood them off ~ Witness remarked that the ex- penses he had borne to further legislation were logitimate hotel bills, printing, et Cougressman_Payson said he had never been approached by Hedenbevg, but - simply talked to bim about silvergenerally. Heder berg had explaned the method of sp tion and shown him silver ficates denberg had written to bim for advice as to the probable course of legislation, but ¥ son declined to advise him. Heacuberg never intimated that he wanted him (Payson) to in- vest in silver certificatos. Congressman Perkins of Kansas made a specinicaenial of the published intimation that he had any information concerning the alleged pool. Owenby will be bere Monday. P CAUGHT AT THE ” oW A Brace of Bad Men Who Wreeked a Arain, Cuava, N. M, Jun, 31.--On August 11, 1500, the school house at this place was burned under such circumstanees as to leave no doubt but that it was the work of in- cendiaries. A fow nights previously a travel ing elocutionist was held up and robbed of the proceeds of his performance, Both affuirs have been shronded in mystery until today. J. L. Do Long, detective, arrived in town yesterdny with scyeral articles for which he speedily found owners. It seems that in November, 1890, two men at- tempted to wreck' a train_ vear Otterville Mo. The train was runuing very d though the cirs jumped th hurt. The perpetrato ught and jailed. From letters found upon them it was learned that they had burned the school house and courmitted the robbery at this I Also robbed a trunk of Colonel W. E. d, who identified the clothing brought the detectives, The men arvestod ave H. W. Lawrence, alins Whiteliffel'alias W. A, Ferguson, and George B. Smith, a ins W, I Stern. The twe nien worked here about. fw monthis last suminer at_painting and grain- ing, leaving Here September 18, Owing to their constantly heingemployed; they were not suspected of the robbery and arson. A red cdlinloid - cort picked npattlie scene of the train wreckinguvas identifiod by M. M. Morgan as one sold 3y him to Siith. Mess Morgan and Broad will g0 east to identify the men, and_when Missourd gets through with thom the New Mexico penitentiary will doubtiess have ceils at their disposal. MAMMOTH MINE DISASTER, An Investigation Into the Causes of the Fatal Accident. ScortpaLe, Pa, Jan. 3L—Special Tele- gram to Tue Bep.] —All is quiet at the Man- moth mines. The shaft was thoroughly searched today for the four bodies supposed to be missing, but no trace of them could be secured and the general impression is that they were nmumbered among the dead. The legislative committee which 1s now at the scene making an examination as o the prob- able cause of the disaster has attracted great attention throughout the region and inte stis reviving. They witl continue their investi- gations all next week or until it is completed. Mr. Farrell, a member of the comimitte here tonight. He stated that a thorough investigation wonld be made. He said th were throuch the shaft today where the ex- plosion occurred, but were not satistied with the first visit and would revisit the mine Monday. Selling School Lands. Hunoy, 8. D., Jan, 31.—A large number of school lands in South Dakota are being ad- vertised for sale by Hon. ‘Thomas H. Ruth, state commissioner of school and and public lands. He has arvanged to sell all school lunds in Yankton, Clay, Union and Lincoln counties and all but two ranges in Minuehaha county. A few sections in Turner, Bon Homme, Hutchinson, Hanson, Moody, Brook- ings, Kingsbury, Codington, Grant and Rob- erts counties will also be sold. The total number of sections to be sold is about one tundred ana thirty, equal to more than 100,000 acres, The law governing the sale provides that no school lands shall be sold for less than £10 per acre; those 1n close proximity to thriving eitics and good raiiroad and market towns will sell for a much lavger sum. The average price ~will not fall short of 815 per acre, thus aggregating a million or more dol- lars from the saloof the lands now aavertised. The sale will begin m Yankton on March 24, for lands in that county, and will be superin: tended by the commissioner. All lands not sold will be leased. 1t is estimated that the leases will foot up to not less than 0,000, This will give about 60 cents to cach school child in the state, Leases will be made for a term of five.years, e Y An Old-Faghigned Snow Stor Hunoy, 8. D., Jan, 31.—[Special Telegram 0 3kE.]—The fivst genuine snow storm this winter prevalléd here today, accompanied by a strong north wjnd, drifting the fallen snow but not matérially interfering with rail road trafic. Forty-six men, of company H, Seventh United States infantry, under command of Captain Sanno, anrived here this afternoon from Fort Sullyygoing to Fort Leavenworth. They will be follawed by the other troops next week, comprising nearly all sent to the reservation during the Indian troubles, st Nibilista) Again Plotting. Wansaw, Jan, [/~ Startling rumors are current to the fiéet that Russian nibilists are preparing fofygther coup March 13, the anniversary of -the psassination of the czar, Itis believed that' ghey will sssassinato some bigh ofticial. The Russian police are oxceed- ngly vigilant, - S P The Barkers Resume Business. PHILADELPIUA, Jan 31.—Barker Brothers & Co., baukers, who assigned receutly, have effected a settlement, with their creditors and today sesumed business under the name of Barker & Co. lyraud Must Hang, Panis, Jan, 81.—The Figaro today states that the committee of pardons bas decided against the commutation of the sentence of death passed upon Eyraud, the condemned murderer. el Senator Voorhees' Mother Dead. VEEDERSBURG, Ind., Jun, 31.—The mother of Senator Voorhees died today, sged elghty- 1ine, YOUTHFUL BURGTAR CAUGHT. Only Ninoteen and on the Way to a Second Penitentiary Term. SOCIETY NOTES FROM FALLS CITY. The Union Pacific Hus no More Use for Its Blockading Engines Eeatrice Ex-Official After His Salary. Anraraitor, Neb., Jan. 81 Brg |~ Walter Baruett, formerly rosiding a fow this place and lately retnraed from Missouri, where he has been ing o term in the penitentiary at Joffersonville, was this morn Ing rearrested on a compluint house king at Sedalis, Mo. An ofticial from dalia arrived hero on tno early morning in and took charge of the young man, who has been hold for two daysin eustody of Con stable C. H. Wi who had considerable difffeuity in convinciag the Missouri official that cortain legal and necessary perquisites of his oftica must be paid before he would turn his man oyer pocial to Ti aged nineteen, miles northyest of ts, Deno UsioN, N o Tue B, nce the Legislature. . Jan, [Speci olegram |—At a meeting of the citizens of Liverty precinet for the relief of the western suiferers held in Union tonight the sol ing ¢ nmittee showed a report of over #400 coatributed, and the following resolutions were unanimously adonted , ‘The legislature” of the state ot lias by its action ignored the wants aud needs of the people of the western part of the state of Nebraska, and Whercas, Complaints are being daily re ceived of the wants and necdsof these peo- ple, therefore be it Resolved, That we denounce the action of the levisiature in not recognizing the wants of said people in their great distress, and would recommend_that they would imiedi- ately appropriute £100,000 for their relief. Contractors at Plattsmouth, Prarrsyovrn, Nob, Jan, 31— Spoc Tug Bre,)—The £20,000 court bouse bonds have been sold to the state at par, to be paid for out of the pevmanent school fund. As they will draw intorest only as the mo used, this is equivalent to considerably above A number of capitalists who were bid- ig for the bonds ave very much disap- pointed by this action of the commissioners, but the peovleof Cass county are very well satisfied Today the hoard of commissioners has ‘onsideration the bids, plans and spe itions of the several parties who have en- { into competition for th utract of building the new temple of justice. A num- ber of contractors are in town and v anxious for the contrict. S in Sess| Prarravorti, Neb, Jan. 31, Tue Bre)-At a meeting of mouth turnverein at their hall on ton avenue last ed for the ¢ . Special to the Plats. Washing the foilowing officers suing year: Prosi- dont, John Sattler; treasurer, John Lutz instructor, Henry Kummerow: beisitzers, Lonis Karges and Henry Zukweiler. At the recent convention of Nebraska turners in Omaha it was decided that the general headquarters should hereaftor be in Plattsmouth, and the next-annual convention will be heid’ in this city. Theso consider tions were obtained through the cfforts of the Plattsmouth delegates, Henry Kum- merow, Carl Hanni and Jobn' P, sattler. The Blockade Ras d. Beaticr, Nev, dan. 81— [Spec gram to Tue Bee. |—The Union Pacific block- ading engiues, which nave been stationed at all pomts that might be seized or occupied by the Rock Island engines, were ordered putled off today, as a resuit of Judge Dundy's decusion in the Milwaukee caso. Threo or four Union Pacific engines bave been on duty, night and day, stationed on switeles connecting with the Rock fsland since Janu- The blockade ean now be considered as practically raised. The same order has been given at Lincoln, Wagner s Stubborn. Bratrice, Neb., Jan. 24.—[Special T gram to Tur Bre.]—-Suit has been filed in the district court by the city of Beatrice ainst ex-Water Commissiones W. A, W ner and his bondsmen, S. P, Lester and C. A. Juckson for #1,500 belonging to the city, alleged to have been withheld by the defend ant and which he refuses to turn_over to his suceessor. Wagner's friends claiin that the city owes over thyt amount to him as salary and declive to make a full settlement util the city pays, or guarantees to pay, him his delinguent stipend. swallowed a Screw. Nenrasgy Ciry, Neb., J [Special Telegram to T Brr.|—A eloven-y son of John Hail accidently ;swallowed a ew nearly two inches in length. It stuck in his throat and was cut out by a surgeon just in time to the lad's life After Damaces, Beatrick, Neb,, Jan. 81.—[Special Tele- gram 10 Dik: Bre.|—Mrs. Amanda Shead has cntered suit against the eity for 5,000 dam- ages sustained by her in November last, through her gotting a leg broken by ahole in adefective walk on West Court street. Mcintosh in Hock srAsKA CiTyY, Nob., Jan. 31.—[Special Telegram to Tug Bek.|—William McIntosh was arrested today, charged with stealing a purse and 15 from James Kirk. He will ve his hearing Monday. Falls City Notes. FaLs City, Neb., Jan. 31.—[Special Tel- cgram to Tur Bre|—Miss Nellie Holt ro- turned from Brownell hall, Omaha, where sho has been attending school, Monday, on account of beingill She will return a as her health permits, The Pleasant Hour club gave a very enjoy- able dance at Jonnes' opera house last Friday night. About twenty-nine couples attended. Parties from Hiawatha, Ruloand Pawnee City joined our young folks in tripping the light, fantastic, and the merriment. was con tinued until a late hour. Next Friday night the club gives a calico ball and a nice time is expected. Dancing s the principal amusement here now since the condition of the ice hasstoppea the skatiug parties, which were so numor- ous during the holidays. Prof. F. Beaulien hus organized @ aancing class, which is argely attended, and affords a pleasant re creation for those participating. A Woman's Relier Corps has recently been organized here as an auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic. There is flourishing organization of Daughters of Vet- erans in this city, The ladies who have the public library in charge are talking of giving a Dickens sup- per soon for the purpose of financial help, It is rumored that arrangements have been completed for the publication of an alliance paper at this place and the first issue will be next Friday. The baus of Ulrich Huber and Miss Rose Sedlemaye have been announced in the Cath olic chureh, The event will occur February 8, The contracting partits are highly re- spected in this vicinity, and congratulations are universal. Tust Monday night a party of twenty young foliks drove to the residence of 4. S. Everts, four miles south of town, and spent an excoedingly pleasant evening, slr. Everts hus one of the largost farms aud finest resi- donces in this locality, and his family are noted for their cordial hospitality, The party Monday night was in bonor of Miss Ruth Everts, formerly a pupil of Brownell hall, Omaba, and Mrs. T. L. Himmelreich, a guest from this city, Dancing and cards were the chief amusements, und it was atu late hour when the crowd roturned home. Ralph Kerr, au enterprising young jeweler of this city, leaves for Chicago uext week to enter school there, W. H. Orendorf of Canton, 1L, is the guest of his cousin, H, C. Smith J. L. Slocum, u_banker of this soon city, will erect a fiue residence soon, work haviug been | ar-old | also a | PAGES commenced on_the cellar. The hou planned by an Omaha architoct, Hinton & Son have sold in_the neighbor- hood of two hundred family tickets for their | park and lake. Those tickéts include privi loges for skating, swimming, boating, bath | ing and plenicing for the coming season, This pleasure resort is bound to bo a great cord Hoyle purchased O. MceNett's meat market last week. Mr, Boyle is a youmg man of good business principles, an | will un doubtediy make a success of this gurchase, 0 s S S I0WA AEWS, A Burlington Failu Bunrixeros. Ta., Jan, 81.-Tho Brooke- ith company, wholesale grocers, failed today. Linbilitios, $0,000; nssots, §75,000, Schwatka Greatly Improved. l‘ Misos Crry, la., Jan. 81.—[Special Te | &vam to Tue Bee Licutenaut Schwatka is grently improved, He has regained con | seiousness and will probably recover A Packing House Knterprise. Sworx Ciry, la, Jan, 81.—|Special Telo- cam to Tue Bre]—An cxtensive new ckingr houso will be built here in the spring. The parties back of the enterpriso are inter- ested in the new Contral stock yards com- pany, which has been hotly fought by the old Union stock yards company. — Among thoso | who wili bo interested in “the new packing house are I. O, Squires of Boston and F. H Peayey of Minneapolis. A Shenanaoah Elopement. Sursaxvoan, la, Jan. 31—[Special to to Iuk Bre.|—One of the most sensational events of the seasor happened o day or two ago in the elopement and marriage of Charles Briges, a prosperous young farmer of Pago county, and Miss Myrtle Harman of Sh ndoall. Owing to some objections of Miss Harmun's father to the mateh, the young couple took time by the forelock and skipped vinda while the old man slept and were mado man and wife, They returned to the parental roof and were forgiven, The Supreme Drs Moixes, Ta., Jan, 31.—[Special Tele gram to Tne Brej—The supreme court fled the fd opinions today : Goode and Wilcoxen, appellants, vs D, W. Stearns et al: Polk district; afMrmed M. E. Billings, appellant, vs W. H dock: Decatur district; reversed M. 1. Bevans, appellant, vs Mary J, Dewey Houry distriet; reversed James Gallagher et al vs Samuel Bell et al, appellants: Lousa district: afirmed James Miller vs T, 1. Brown, appellant; Polk district: reversed, Inre estate of Michael Holderbaum, ceased; Madison district; affirmed. Jurgan Theisen vs Willis and Francis Day- ton aud C.J. Ryan, appellants; Shelby dis- wrict; roversed. Court. owing Crad de. Sioux Crty Crry, Ta., ne Bee. Corn Will Stay In, Jan. 81.—[Special Telo- gram to The prospects are now that the Huskers will be in the West- ern association this year, A mecting was held at the court house this evening and w largely attended. It was decided to make an cffortto retain the club. Committees were to solicit funds. Five thousand dollas, it is believed, will be enough to carr the club through season. That amonnt was practically pledged at this evening's sting. Committees will bewio their »rk on Monday and be ready in a few days port. There is no doubt_now that the v will bo raised, John S, Barnes, man- of the Spokune IPalls club, the peunant winner in the Northern Pacific league last year,1s here and will propably be Sioux manager. He says he can bring a Lub here, including some of the best Pacific ‘league, at a smaller e: than has been heretofore in- Sioux City will have a winning club, if any. Thereis talk of a new ground near the center of the city, but it will proba- bly not materialize, 10X appointes the pense cur ADIAN BUBRLE. A €A2 | It is Punctured by Socretary Blaine's Plain Speaking, ToroxTo, Ont., Jan. 31.—[Special Telegram ne Bes.)-Tho Globe publishes the corvespondence of the reciprocity ques- tion between Secrotary Blaine ana Mr. Baker, and in an article on the subject said : ““The reports sent affoat from Ottawa to the effect that the United States gov- croment had made a trade proposal and that the alleged proposal was only confined to reciprocity in natural products, have received an eftectual quictus. Our Washington correspondent, speaking on good authority, states this morning that a short time asro Sir Juilan Pauncefote, acting, us was believed, at the instance of Sir John MacDonald, began to throw out feelers to the state department at Wash- ington for a reciprocity treaty of some sort. In a purely informal manner Mr., Blaine stated that the United States government was preparcd to treat with Great - Britain for treaty with Canada on the basis of unre- stricted trade, but that it was not ready to discuss any proposition which fell short of that. This is the whole history of the trade proposal said to have been made by the United States government and w the Canadian ministerial journals am »d had been referred to En- gland, Mr. Blaine's letter to Baker empha- sizes the fact that nothing whatever, formal or otherwise, is now in_progress between the governments, relating to any trade relations with the United States and nove will be on- tertained by the authorities at Wash- ington, unless it goes beyond nat- ural products, Our _Washington cor- respondent has Mr. McKinley's authority for denying in toto Sir John Mae- Donald’s allegation that hints or suzgestions huve been given or sent to the committee of ways and means at Washington, relative to dutics aff ada in products, but that was an ordinary campaign roorback by com on with the elaborate fietion punctured by Mr. Blaine. The people of Canuda now know exactly whero they stand on this matter. Sir John MeDonald has simply heen humbugging them and, but for Mr. Blaine's denial, he would probabiy have gone on humbugging them with fables about par- tial veciprocity until after the elections. 'The plain speakiug of Mr, Blaine compels him to face a are issue which is, whother we shall have ubsolute free trade with our neigh bors or whether we shall perpetuate the wretched policy of restriction that injures botn of us, - They Are Weary. Cuierao, Jan, 81.—[Special Tel Tur Bee|—The western vailr watched the proceedings of the present slon of cong st since it first assembled. Latterly their interest has been changing to impaticnceand disgust The reason of this is the slow progress or rather, want of progress, that has been made toward the passage of the proposed amendments, to the interstate act logalizing pooling and giving the interstate commerce commission power to regulate pools when formed and eufor nts pertaining to them, after thoey b onee aceeptod by the roads parties thereto, There now mains but five weeks, of the present con- gross and with the press of other business that remaivs to be attended to in that time it {5 more than likely that the interstate com merce amendments will be lost i the shufiie, In the meantime the roads are pre- paring to if the aesired legislation had already been scourcd Thenew presidents' for a big tarift pool and now In session hav 1 with the duty of woriing out the details of that pool The roads claim that it is only money pools that ave forbidden in the interstate commerco act, and, until the question is decided in un authoritative mauuer, in accordance with the bill iptroduced by Congressman Anderson, they will act on this theory, have agreen ve been ment, provides commissioners CosNersviLLE, Ind., Jan, 81.—The willing firm of Wetherall & Wood is in the hands of the sheriff. Liabilities, $40,000. The Fire Red Larrie Rock, Ark., Jan The Compress company’s buildings in burned touight. Loss, $185,000, Unlon Argeuta CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS y end Aring Passago of the Military Academ Appropriation Biils, | MANY PENSION MEASURES GO THIOUGH. Over One Hundred Pass the Senate Blair and Teller Explain Thoir Atiitude on the K tons Bill VasmivaToy, Jan, 81.—The vico president laid beforo the senate the credon tials of Cam: oron for the now term and on file. Mr. Cnliom presented rosolutions from the houso of representatives of ing the senators from that aganst tho force bill. The ordered filod away Mr. Morrill offered a resolution for the ap poilntment of & committeo of senators to join one from the house in attonding the funcral | of Secretary Windom. The resolution was agreed to and Moesses. Morril, Washburn, Allison, Harris, Payne and Gorman were ap- pointed Among the bills reported from committees and placed on file was ono estavlishing o port of delivery at senate bill for the exploration and sunvey the interior of Alaska Mr. Sherman printing & tic fe Ilinois instruct- state to voto resolutions wero Des Moines, Ia., and the ot introdacod o bill appro Chuse in th clty of Washington The resolution was agreed to for adjourn ment of the senate Monday at 2 p. m. to_en able the senators to attend’ Secretary Win dom's funeral ‘e house bill authorizing the constructio of u bridge over the Missouri riverncar Omaha, Neb,, and Council Bluffs, Lo, pissed As it was amended, conferees wereappointed to meet those of tho house. Messrs Blair and Teller then made statc ments explaining their attitude toward tho elections bill, saying that it never grew out of their attitude on the silver question. The army appropriation bill was taken up. “Phe amendment of the committeo on a propriations to strike out the proyision t government transportation on land grant rouds shall not exceed 5 per « of tho charges to private partics was ag On the amendment tonsert provisions that such transportation shall be paid for on such basis as the sceretary of war deems just and reasonable, not to exceed 70 per cont of the charges to private partics, there was a long discussion, but it was *d 1o, und the bill passed Mr. Quay presented resolutions from Pennsylvania_legislaturo favoring the eral elections bill. The fortifications bill was taken up, but was laid aside informally and 110 pension bills passed, including one giving £30 4 month to the widow of neral Noyes and the house bill gr a pension of §100 a month to Goenes Ro. then the fed bill to pension Mary Ann Dolierty was objected to 0t over. The house amendment to the bill for tho Jiof of Saran A Perine was agreed to Mr. Edmunds gave notice of an amoend ment to the diplomatic appropriation bill to enable the president to make arrangements for telegrgphic communication between tho United States and the Huwaiian islands for a period of notless than fourteen years and appropriating £5,000,00) therefor, not more than §250,000 to be expended in any one year. Adjourned. H Wasnixaroy, Jan. 3L—In the house today the military academy appropriation bill passed without further opposition The house then went into committee of the whole on the diplomatic and consular apprc priation bill, Mr. Hitt of Ilinois explained the | for an_expenditure of 81,66 10 loss than the appropriation for the rront year. The mode of compensation fox cighteen commercial agonts was changed from fees to salaries, which would effect o considerable saving to the treasur; Mr. McCreary Uriefly re d the Bar. rundia case, contendini that the killing ot Barrundia was an assassination. Passing on to adiscussion of the Behring sca contro versy, he said the time had come when some- thing should bo done by the U ates. 1t would not bo long before poaching vessels would bein Behring sca, trampling on tho rights of this country. ‘The United States should ascertain its and stand by them or take a course which provided for ar- bitration, He favored arbitration. Mr. Hooker of Mississinpn, referring to the Barrundia case, saul overybody must con cede to the present distinguished seeretary of state the credit of promptly recalling and dismissing Mimster Mizner, who, he thought had not properly represented tho rights, honor ana dignity of the Amencan flag. Thé secrotary of the navy had taken the sane action in recalling and reprimanding the ofticer who failed to protect, Barrundia. “The committee rose, and, after eulogistio addresses on the late Lewis 'watson of Pean- sylvania, the housc adjonrned. —— A CHILD DRUNKARD, ill, call 125, being Sheis Arrested by Humane Oficen in aNew York Tenement, New York, Jan., 31— [Special ¢ Tie Bre.|—Mamie McDermott, agea years, was arraigned in the Harlem court today, charged with being an habitual drankard. Sheis an orphan and lived in a tenement house with her brother-in-law, - gene Dufty. 1tis said that Mrs, Dufly was in the habit of spending her hushand's money for drink, which she divided with the child. | Neighbors declare that, the girl has not peen sober forsix months and that, if they not complained to tno ofticers of the for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, she would have become insanc, When Oficer Barker of the society made the arre the child was on tho verge of delirium tr rens and when before the judge in police court could hardly stand up. ~ She is u sized and looks young for herage, and was in a shockingly fithy condition’ when ar- digned. She was sent to the House of the iood Shepherd and her married sister, who was the cause of the trouble, was held for examination. ram to fifteen TO INCREASETHE BEVENUE, Indinna Proposes to Make the Cor- porations Pay a share, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan, 31, —[Spocial T gram to Tur Bee]—The committee railroads and the commitiees on corporutions of tho two houses of the gencral assembly ointly preparing a bill that will make a radical change in the manner of raising the revenue. It is proposed to the tax on corporations alone that the revemue from this source will_aggregate twogmillions annually and establish a_board of railroad commuissi to be appoluted by the governor and state ofticers, who shall have general supervision r all roads doing business in Indiana he railroads now pay taxes on tho valuo of about #7,000,000, while they are bonded, ac- cording to **Poor's Manual,”” atabout #40,- 000,000, The committees unan nusly agree that the state is thus getting practically nothing from this source, aud the tax will be largely increased - - Affairs in Buenos Ayres. Buresos Avaes, Jan, 81— [Special gram to Tur Bee.|—At a meeting of the cedula_coupon holders, protests wero mide and will be prosented to the government against the 20 per cont tax ale company has profestea against the rescinding of the lease granted to the city lnprovement company, Pho president has signod the law taxing the deposits and profits of private banks, Lo, y Severe Cold in the Northwest. S, Pavi, Minn., Jan. 81.—A severe cold wave, proceded by @ blizzard, is reported from many poluts in northern Minnesota, North Dakota aud Montana. The tiaporas ture at some poluts dropped to 20 below zoro, The wave 1s moving south ra Cable- they were placed™=- ,000 for a monument to Chief Jias—=='