Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 1, 1891, Page 1

b THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. MET UNDER CLOUDLESS SKIES. Nebracka's Veterans Again Assemble in Annual Fraternal Reunion, GLIMPSES OF PRETTY CAMP SHERMAN. How the Hosts Are Arriving—In a Busy Man's Tent—On the Grounds—A Mili- tiaman, Graxp Tsnasp, Neb, Aug. 31.—|Special Tolegram to Tur Bge.|—The thirteenth grand reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic of the Department of Nebraska opened toda; Tha tem- perature averaged about 70 degrees. Thero was not a cloud to be seen. Tho elements smiled upon the undertaking, Tho soldicrs were happy. The committes of arrangoe- ments was happy. The citizens were happy, and everybody seemed to feel that the promise of success for the great rounion was surely to be realized. Grand Island stands as the premiere in the matter of manipulating soldiers. She has had more reunions than has had any other city of the state. She, too, enjovs the distinction of housing the indi- gent veterans whom fate has left without friends, It may, there- fore, bo believed that she well knows how to care for these gallant remnants of an unconquerable host. In the present instance, profiting by past experience, there is little doubt that she has left anything to make the reanion tho greatest success of the kind ever held in Nebraska. Early this morning the first veterans ar- rived. Some of them stopped at Quarter- aster Harrisons and were assigned to tents, \:mu straightway trudged to their ~ hivas homes without the formality of inquiry. The had taken the precaution to make application in writing for quarters and had been mailed cards showling the street and avsnue and number of the tents allotted to them. These tonts they experienced uo dificulty in fiuding, and thus saved the valuable time of the quartermaster, who, on occasions like the fresent, is supposed to be as many-tougued as a railway ticket agent. Mr. Harrison is assisted by Mr. George Rvan, a veteran, whose knowledge of camp life was gleaned in the face of the enomy. Coming of the Hosts. All day the road between the city and camp bas been alive with wagons, carryalls, hacks and street cars, conveying hundreds of veterans to the grounds. Ithas also been dotted with pedestrians who scorn the idea of riding to a veunion when the distance may be covered without, inconvenience on foot. These veterans come laden with trunks, blankets, gripsacks and acks of all shapes and sizes. omen, too, lend willing hands and 1t is not an uncommon sight to witness a weary sol- dier trudging after a younger wife and a buxom daughter, both of whom carry all the equipage which is to render their sojourn one of ease and comfort. Without the camp apd to the west side of the entrance there stands the old familiar baggage room of the Union Pocific which has already done service on several fields. TIn it are_deposited almost countless parcels and packages and trunks, but they remain there only a short time when they are whisked off to various sections of the grounds. Inside the entrance on the right side stands the quartermaster’s oftice. Beside it stands a chemical engine ready ata moment's notice to extinguish any flames that may break out in any part of the camp. In front of the quartermaster’s office stands a twelve- rouud brass gun with its expressive face hort toward the ground, meckly modest of its record which extends back beyond the War of the Rebellion The piece was sent to Grand Island year ago to protect tho town azainst the Indians After the dangers of the insurrection had passed away, the gun remained in the pos- session of the city and by it was turned ove to Lyon post, Grand Ariny of vhe Republic, of this city, which now holds the ancient piece in honorable regard. Fast of the quartermaster’s office is a row of tents assigned to the veunion committee, tho press, tho state department of the Woman’s Reliet Corps, the Daughters of Vet- erans, the Sons of Veterans and the Grand Arvmy of the Republic. In the large tent of the reunion Chairman Mobly is always to be found. Ho is quar- tered behind a high desk. He s not there like o circus ticket seller to snap at inquirme humanity. On the contrary, he has placed himself thore 1o bo of service to those who need his ser- vices, His assistance is tendered with a heartiness which makes one feel that he has not been asked to do half as much as he would like to do for the stranger. In this connection it may ve stated that, as chairman of the reunion committee he has been energetic and untiring. Nothing seems to have been overlooked by him, As a con sequence the camp is the adwiration of those whose long experience has qualified them to pass upon the perfection of the arrango- ments, Where to Find Them, Conneoted with the headquarters of the committeo aro press quarters, containing tables, chairs and writing pads. The tents are open and airy and the seribe who canuot feel satisfied with these accomodations must wait till he can be translated to the sanctum of the Now Jerusalem Times to have his wants supplied. ‘The papers thus far represented are also supplicd with tent uk BEE tent excels that of any othor puper on the grounds. It is large and beautiful, with a pavilion top and s ;ustl_V admired by the bun- dreds o visitors. In = this tent, also are estavlished the headquarters of Tue Bee Bureau of Claims, which is in charge of Hon. E, P. Roggen. This feature is atiracting the attention of the veterans and many of them avail themselves of its advantages to obtain tho pensions of which they have been deprived through the treachery of sharks or the delay and red tape of the departments, The great Grand :\rmg’j of the Republic edition of THE SUNDAY EE has been the theme of conversation of every veterau, and the demand for copies could not today be supplied. Further to the east, the Woman's Relief Corps connected with Lyon Post No, 19, Grand Army of the Republie, has estab- lished headquarts In front of the teits is an arch in national colors, around the columns of which are twined cords of evergreen, the arch bearing the word *'Welcome” in lurge and unmistakable characters. The officers of this post are as follows: Mrs. M. M. Mur- by, president; Mrs, H. Avery, L 3 rs. Charles Cumming, J. V. P.i Mrs., S H. McVey, secretary; Mrs, B. Thowas, treasurer; Mrs. 1. J. Curtis, chaplain; Mrs! 1da Seecly, conductress; Miss Delia Brod- woll, guard; Mrs. O. Loffer, O. Gi.; Mrs, M. Bevier, corps correspondent. The depart- ment president, Mrs, Fisdell of Kearnoy is expeoted tomorrow. Sast of the Relief Corps comes the division headquarters of the Sons of Veterans. These young men have erected an evergreen pyramid in front of their quarters aud stacked the arms with the air of veterans. These arrangements have been made by O. A. Abbott camp No. 11 of this city, the oficers of which are H. G. Harris, captain; Charlos Heisinger, first lteutenant; Fred Wheoler, secoad licutenant. Colonel Uorrick of Stockbam, state com- mander, will not arrive unul next Thursday. Lioutenant Colonel Hartman of Kearney will Arrive lomorrow and assume command of the Bons of Veteraus on the ground. Business Features of the Ground "o the west of the walu entrauce and ex- "OMAHA. TUESDAY M()RN]V\JG. SEPTEMBER 1, 1 tending toward the sottin milo is a line of booths such as one finds in | tho wake of acircus o in fact wherever mortals congrogate. Therc are candy shops, groceries, museums, merry-go-ronnds on which young infantrymen madly charge with s to the g t delight of rustic as: the petrified woman with a lec- hysiology and antiguity, canc, ana ring fakivs and restaurants waited on by big, husky hustlers from the country, and again by meek and modest church young ladies of several religious denominations. ‘The viands of the latter places are warmly commended, but they pale in attractiyenoss when compared with those who servo them, o the northward for talf a mile stretches the geeat camp, Every tent looks as if it had just left the sail riggers loft. They are alined s perfoet as an engineer could make them and, in the distance, the perspective of the uvenues ooks liko a small entrauce to | the grateful shade of 4 wood of vernal fresh- ness. To the northwest on a slight eminence may bo scen the battiemented towers of the N brasien Soldiers' howe, from the windows of which, as if recalling troublous times of tho rebellion, disabled veterans look down upon the imposing spectacle. Up 10 noon 14,680 people had made applica- tion and requcsts are sull comi night it is believed that 8,0 sun for half a tent occupled. sbands have not as yot made their ap- pearance. They will come tomorrow and the winds thenceforward till Saturday will bear to the quartersof the zlobe the strains and drum beats of martial music. Commander Tecter Arrives. This afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Commander Teeter of tho Nebraskn Grand Army of the Republic arrived. The eamp was immedi atelv turned over to him by the reunion com- mittee and the following were announced ns his staff: J. ‘. Thompson, senior vice com- mander, Fairbury; Joel Hall, junior vice commander; Minden; W. H.'Johnson, medical director, Gering:' P. C. Johnson, chaplain, Friend ! council of administration Jacoo S. Drew of Tecumsoh, A. D. Davis of Table Rock, C. P._Dicl of North Platte, J. W. Lafferty of Wisner, Brad P. Cook ot Lincoln; 4. W. ~Bowen, as- sistant adjutant general, Lincoln; H. J. Straight assistant _quartermaster, general, Plattsmonth: S. A. Parks, assistant fudge advocate general, Madison: Phelps Paine, senior aide-de-camp and chief of staff, Lincoln. The assumption of command by Captain Teeter was signulized by the firing of thir- teen guos by the Sons of Veterans by Abbou camp of this city. Out on Dress Parade. In the afternoon dress parade by the First and Second regiments of the Ncbraska Na- tlonal guards took pluce south of the camp and was witnessed by an immense concourso of people, amoug whom were many old sol- di The boys had been subjected to along drill early in_the afternoon. Notwithstand- ing that they wero somowhat fatigued they made a creditable appearance in line, In the drill they had beeu closely inspected by Captain Corliss, who made notes and later_conferred with the respective com- manders. The men, in connection witi their new uniforms, wear for the first time the reg- ulation loggings and light brown military hat of the regular army, both of which gave them more of a military appearance thun they presented in their discarded habili- ments, The officers especially were deservedly commended for their excellent appearanco. As a whole they arca tine body of mon. Amoug those who were specially selected for military apoearance were General Colby, Colonels Bills and Bratt and Mujor Magoon. The last mentioaed is the successor to John C. Watson as judge advocate general on Governor Thayer's staff, and physic- ally resembles him in' about the same degree us Goliah did David. For that reason he did mnot try to make uscof Watson's regimentals, but when Lo apoears in his new suit of clothes he is the marvel of the camp. Ho hadn’v beon in the city fifteen minutes when an odd local character, Patsy Bolwar, who was vocifor- ating utthe stars, stopped in his deliriun and gazed 1n stupefaction at the Hercules. These Have Headquariers. Headquarters for the following states have been established and tho enrollment is al- ready very great: Illinois, Now York, Ohio, Michixan, Jowa, West Virgini, Indiana, New England, 'Wisconsin, —Pounsylvana, Nebraska, Missouri, New'Jersey, Nevada, Minnesota, Kentucky and Tennessee. The Ohio headquarters resemble a miniature palace of Ceres. Its walls are nung with wheat, fern, evergreen and golden rod, and the entrance is embowered in foliug: Over the entrance in evergreen are warm words of welcome, Pendant from this grecting 1s a_large O, made of buckeyes, in the center of which are the words “Boys of the Grand Army of the Republic.” The decoration was admirably done by Secretary McLaughlin_ana wife, " John Grabach and Judge Harrison and wifo. ‘The examplo of Ohio will be emulated by several other states, Tomorrow Miss Ida M. president ~ of the Daughters of Vitorans will ‘srrive and. assumo command of the order on the grounds, Miss Yost of Kearney, the prosident being absent from the state. The only tent of the order represented is that of Lucy Webb Hayes No, 3 of this city, the represeutatives of wh on the ground are Miss Anna Hor Seely and Miss Angie Coburn. vernor Thayer is expected tomorrow, as wre also Senator Manderson ar.d Gonoral Alger. The local committee on reunion has de- cided that no carriages will be allowed on the grounds, and for many reasons tho reso- lution is commended. Notwithstanding tho camp has been turced over to Commander Teater, the committee will be on hand to sce that its pledges to the people are realized. In Camp at Night. Tonight the camp is brilliantly illuminated with electric lights, Around the principal stands throngs are listening to the recital of war reminiscences, and from the distant camp comes a Bable of sound. There are loud voices, morry laughter, mule calls, mar- tial strains and other evidonces that thou- sands of pooplo are iu enjoyment of the pleasure which is occasioned by comradeship in arms. In the militiscarap all is quiet. Taps have been sounded, the lights all out. and the weary youthful soldiers of the state aro deep in slumber after a well spent day, even as the aged voterans slept many vea: ago after many a hard fought battle, "The programme for tomorrow is as foliow 90 m.—Guurd mount by Nebraska National guurds, 9350 Meoting of stute orzanizations. 10-<Regimental drill by tho militi 2p. w.—Butiery drill by Captain Murdock's King, sr.,, vice- Meeting of Women's Reliet Corps is and Daughters of Veterans; dram contest; dress parade by National emorlal everclses In honor of rinn and Morrow: addresses by svernor Thayer, Senator Mundersou and olonel W. C. Henry. HOPE OF THE NATIO. Nebraska Boys Who Are Learning to Become Soldiers and Heroes. Guaxo Tstaxn, Neb., Aug. 81.—[Special to ‘Pu Bek, | ~The National guard of the state has areived and pitched its tents after the manner of real soldiers. Their members are attired in their new uniforms, and many of the boys give evidonce of ossessing good soldier material. It would be too much to expect that ull of them could satlsfy the ideal of an inspector general, Where defects may e found they aro . mainly such as could bo easily corrected by the attention which themilitia should receive at the hands of ex. perienced men. In tho raunks it 1s noted that thege are fow who have passod through \tbe late war. They are formed almost entirely of young men who have bad no opportunity to recelve tactica) iustruction at sehool or college and who must therefore depend upon the lustruction whicn they may receivo at thelr company meetings. Of late, however, the general govern- mont has been devoting some attention to militia matters, sud the iuspector general of the army, 100, has given it some (coxwi D ON SECOND FAGE.) CHILLS BLOODY DRAMA EXDS. Balmaceda Surrenders the Oapital City to the Insurgent Troops. NO MORE FIGHTING TAKES PLACE. But a Howling of Santiago, Mob Takes Possession and Burns and De- roops Quell the Disturbances stroys— New Yonk, Aug. 81-—The Herald this morning prints special advises from Chili us tollows : VaLparatso, Chili, Aug, 80, ~The Chanaral regiment of the congressional army took for- mal possession of Santiago tonight and thus practically ended the revolution which has torn Chili to pieces for the past seven months, The capital city was in the nands of a blood-thirsty mob last might, and while it was unable to satisfy its murderous instinets it did dostroy & vast amount of prapert As soon as the news reached Santiago yesterday of the overwhelming defeat of the government troops on the heizhts of Placilla and the fall of Valparaiso, and the prople knew that Bulinacedw's power was gono and bad notbing to fear from his wrath, their enmity to his government broke forth. How r Batmaceda's Blood. The cry was raised that should bo killed, and a mob started house. It grew in numbers and fury as it went through the streots, and by the time it roached the executive mansion was ripe for uny bloody deed. Short shrift would hav, been allowed the president had he been caught, for his the Torch, The bloodthirsty fury of the mob was bulked. Then the mob, started for revenge, found vent for its passions in the application of the torch. Soon Balmaceda’s house was o mass of flumes. Before it had been do- stroyed the mob marched off to the house of Senor Goday, the ex-minister of the interior, a resident Balmacedist, ana fircd the house, The residonces of Balmaceda's mother, Gen- eral Barabosa, who was killed at the battle of Placilla, Senors McKenna and Eastman, tho government newspaper offices, and the houses of several prominent officials were burned to the ground. The city was panic stricken, business was suspended, and poople outsido of the mob kept close to their houses. The sky was lurid with the light from burning buildings. “he police, the five department and the army were demoralized and made not the sem- blance of an attempt to maintain order. Decided to Surrender Santiago. Balmaceda, when he heard of the fate of Valparaiso, sent for General Baquedano, commander of the government troops in San i to meet him at 3 o'viock yesterday 100n at Moleda. This Baquedano de- clined to do, but suggested that the meeting be held in the house of General Valasque. A council of war was held at Valasque's houso, at which President Balmaceda, the gencrals and other ieading Balmacedists were present, “I'hio situation was thoroughly canvassed and it was decided that the surrender of the cap. ital was the only proper course. Baquedano was given charge of the city and was authoy ized to arrange the terms of surrender with the cougressionalists,. Word was at onc sent to General Canto that all the troops in Santiago had declared their adhesion to the congressional party and that Sautiago was at his disposal. Senor Don Jorge Montt, who is in charge of affairs in the south,ordered that the Chan- aral regiment proceed at once to Sautiago, where they are to assist the forces of Gen- eral Baquedano in keeping ovder and also to prepare barracks for 2,000 additional troops. Accompanying the troops which went to Suntiago today, was Senor Alimieano, who will act for the present as intendente of the capital, Robbers Threaten the Cit From those who came in on the special train from Santiago today it was learned tiat that city is io a tevrible State. In addition to the destruction by the moblast night the city was threatened by an irruption of all the des- perate cnaracters, robbers and outlaws in the surrounding country. — General Baqu has posted the imperial regiment & cordon about tho city to prevent robbers and other dangerous people from coming into the cap tal. The task is almost hopeloss. General Canto and_his staff, with addi- tional troops, left Valparaiso tomight, and will reach Santiago early i the morning. A new ehiof of police for Santiago and a new administrator of the railroad have been ap- pointed. 1 have it on good authority that Balmaceda wout by a special train v huano, on Conception Bay will make connection with' the Condell and Imperiale, and in one of these vessels, prob- ably the former, make for Bueuos Ayres or Montevideo. If this is so, he will ‘in all probability escape, Rioting and Tyranny. Comparative order has atlast been restored in this city. It took strong measures to do it. Rioters who were caught in the work were summarily dealt with and many of them wero shot out of hand. But riotiug was not stopped until property estumatad to be worth $1,500,000 kad been destroyed. Many acts of tyranny have been perpo- trated here by government officials since last anuary, and every war shib in the bay has its quota of refugees. This gave rise to much dissatisfaction on the part of the con- grossional leaders. The feeling was particu- larly bitter against the Awericaus, for Ad- miral Brown had given assistance to many unpopular officials on board the San Fran- cisco and Baltimore. Admiral Brown this afternoon had a long consultation with the leaders of the junta, and his explunations have had the effect of putting an end to’ the irritation awainst the Americans. The junta are oxceedingly anxious to seoure recogni- tion from the United States government and are now hopeful that it will be accorded them, Governm Officials Arrested, Numerous arrests ef governmont officials have besn mado. The insuvgents show a moderate disposition, however, and the lead- ers say that every man againstwho'n charges are made will havea full aul fair hearing bofore the proper civil authorities when order is fully restored. 1 saw Senor Montt and_General Canto, in company with United States Consul Me- Creary this afternoon, Montt and Canto say that there will be no election nor will any move be taken relative to the formation of & new government until the arrival here from Iquique of all the members of the junta. It1s hardly probable. however, that an ele tion will be held for some time, and in the meantime the junta will be in control. [8 & for the Wounded, In all the campaign, from the landing of the congressional forces at Quintero bay August 30, until the capture of Valparaiso August 28, there was only one battle worthy of any nume, and that was at Curico, when the congressionalists forced the passage. The ambulance service bere has simply been disgraceful Hundreds of wounded men were left on the vattlefield to die who mignt have been saved If prompt measures of re- liof had been taken. The surgeons of the foreign warships have done most valuable service in caring for the wounded, and had it not beeu for their hard, effective work, the sufferings of the wounded soldiers would have been much greater. Especial credit is due to the medical staff of the United States sbips San Francisco and Baltimore, 1t has been ascertained that 500,000 pesos in silver was shipped on the British sloop of war Espiegle, Iiwas sent by rall from Sau- Applyi the president | tiago to Taleahuno and was taken aboard tho Espieglo at that port. The senior Brit- ish naval officer hore is nimking every effort to communicate with the eaptain of the Espeiele, with a view to dotaiolng the bul- lion if possivle. It Is suppoed Balmaceda ded to use this money to make payments count of the new cruisers presidente zuriz and presidente Pinto, Colonel K er a Winner. Tho World prints as & Valparaiso special the statement that the insurgents owe their succeas in a great measure to the skill and experience of Colonel Korner, who was brought from Germany by the Chilian gov- ernment as instractor in modern warfare, but who quarrelled witn the Bulmucedwns sud gave his services to the opposition. The fighting was not only fierco, but fiend- ish. The bodies of the Balmgcedan generals, Barbosa and Alcerreca,who fell in the hottest part of the eugagement, were frightfully mu- tilated. At sundown a riotous mob of laborers uuited with a rabbla of desorters from the governmen' nd set fire to and looted many ouildings on the outer ends of tho city be longing to Balmaceda partisans. Fourteon fires raged ull night, but are now under con- trol. ‘Tiwo million dollars’ worth of proverty was destroyed. The city rang all last night with rifie reports and this morning the bodies of 200 rigters and piliagers littered tho streots. Consul McCreery Heard From. Wasinixarox, D, C., Aug. $1.~Omeial con- firmation of Balmaceda's fall reached tho State and Navy departmonts fhis morning. Acting Secretary Wharton received the fol lowing cablesrain, dated Valparaiso, August 6230 p. . : Balmyeeda turned over the eavernment to Buquedano and filied, Canto goes to Santingo tonlght to assume control until the arrival of the Junta from Iquique. Gool order here. McCreeny, Consul. S IN THE CATHOLLD WORLD. News That Will ['rove Interesting to American Cat'olics. Rove, Aug. 81.—The attitude of the Ttalian government with reference to the next con- clave, and the discussions of the samo ques- tion in the Italian papers, continte to produce a doep and lively impression in enlightened ccclesiastical civcles, The leading cardinals are much impressed with the passionate interest manifested by Italian politicians in sisting on the necessity of holding the con- clave at Romo, Church men in prominent positions, however, are persuaded that so long as Rome is ocoupied by two hostile powers it is only in accord with the dignity urd intercst of tiie holy seolthat the conclave should be held upon foreign| goil, in order to frustrate the muchinations of the eivil powers, and, above all, 1n order to renow in an efficacious munner the periodic protesta- tions against the status quo and against the oceupation of Rome by the italian state. he encyclical of Pope leo XIIL to the Portuguese bishops excites much remark in clerical una political cireles. It is u fresh sign and a very evident one that Leo XIIIL accentuates more and more the democratic tendency of the holy see and of the papacy in accordance with the typeand ia harmony with the maxims ana practices of the Amer- ican church. The passage touching upon the natioual council provedthat the papacy tends with increasing, determined ana uuvarying energy towards the concentration of ccclesiastical policy in independent and distinctive action, by breaking definitely with monarenial’! methods and by preparing for the graduar transition to- acd common right, perfect liberty and the independence of the churen with™ reference to the state. Leo XIII returns again and gain in all his actions to this genecal ide: foundly penetrating, with belief in the universal triumph of democracy, he desires gradually to fix for the church its role and its place in tne new kind of civilization and in more effective play of popular forces. For this reason Leo X[l demauds union, inde- pendent action and the revival of the ancieat national councils, which, after the fusmon of . that at Baltimore, shall give to Catholicism indopendence, renewed youth aud ine: haustible vitality. Considerable interest is felt in diplomatic and ecciesiastical civcles i the approaching election in September of u general of the Dominicans, At the vatican, and especially on the part of Pope Leo, it is earnestly desired that the choice may fall upon a foreiguer, and if possible a French- man, The provincial of Lyons is prominently mentioned in this conncesion. Ever since the pope’s accession to power ho hus thrown his fufluence in favor of Placing foreigners at the head of the religious orders, He has had two reasons for this course: ‘He has desired to mark in an emphatic manner the international character of Catholic institutions and to pre- pare the way gradually for a foreign pope, and he has also desired 10 give reaewed vitul- ity to the religious orders in Italy where they are less well organized than in othor coun- tries. In pursuance of this policy he secured tho election of Father d’Andermatt, a Swiss, to be general of the Capichins, and of another Swiss priest to bo general of the Redemptorists. 1f now the Dominicans choose a Frenchman, this will be another step in advance as the choice will fall, not upon a man from a neutral country, but upon a supject of one of the great political powers. 1t is for this reason that more than usual interest attaches to the approaching clections, s L FOUR AND A HALF P. Over $23,000,000 Worth of Them Continued—Extending the Time, WasuiNato, D, C., Aug. 81, —The amount of 414 per cent bonds continued at 2 per cent today was §151,850, making a total to date of 23,221,030, This leaves about $27,000,000 414 per cents outstanding. It is 1mpossible at present, however, to make auy definito esti- mate as to the amount of theso tha will be presented for redemption, especially as tho time within which they may be continued at 2 per cent is to be extended beyond September 2 for a period not yet fixed, Secvetary Foster said this afternoon that he thought that between 120,000,000 and $25,000,000 435 per conts will bo presented for redemption. This will be entirely satisfactory to the, department, the secretary said, as it would force that much money iuto circulation at & time when there is great ueed of it in wovipg the crops. The disbursement of this sum of money, the sec- retary sald, will not embarrass the Treasury department, as this leaves $106,000,000 avail- able including dishursing ofieers’ balances, and exclusive of the $100,000,000 gold reserve. He said that a circular.will be issued Sep- tember 2, extending the time for continuing the bonds. R CENTS. For Omaha and vieinity v change in temperature, For lowa—Decidedly warmer, southerly winds and fair till Tuesday night; shower are likely Wednesday. For Missouri—Slightly warmer, southerly winds and generally fair weathor probably Wednesday, except in Northern portion For Kansis—Warmer ineastern, station- ary temperature in western portion; geuer ally fair weather, probably Wednesday. £or North and South Dakota—Local rains ; cooler and showers Wednesduy, wings shifi: ing to nortnwesterly. For Nebraska—Warmer in eastern, s tionary temperature in westeru portion; fair, showers and slightly eaoler weatner prob’ able Wednesda For Colorado-Fair, stationary temper- ature; cloudy weather'und showers probable Wednesday. slight RN iy The Public Debt. Wasmixarox, D.C,, Aug. 81.—It1s estimated at the trgasury department that there has been aif increase of over $),000,000 in the cash Boldings sinos August |, represeuting de- crease of the publio debt to that amount, according to the old form of debt statement. NEBRASKA CITY'S SUCCESS. Exposition Opened to the Public with Great Ceremony. INTERESTING FEATURES OF THE DISPLAY. Chila H bly and Fatally Crushed by Caving Sand Banks Near Beatrice~Other State News Notes. Nennaska Crry, Nob,, Aug. 81.—[Special Telegram to Tk Bee.]—The Nebraska City exposition was thrown open to tho public today. Aftor an immense parade which was made up as a trades display aud calithumpian features, a formal opening of the immense affair was given in the opera house. Mayor Ireland delivered the address of welcows to the visitors and also, on behalf of the citizens, returned thanks to Messrs. Bogart and Knee for tho extensive work they haa done in advertising the city. Rev. Dr. Lewis of- fered a prayer and Rev. Dr. Carey made some timely remarks. This afternoon half an hour before tho doors were thrown open thero was a large crowd of peoplo waiting at the main eutrance for admission. Fially the doors were thrown apart and there was a rush for the box office. The attendance was good all during the afternoon but was much larger tonight. In the art hall there was a stage where tho three Reiter sisters gave a very pleasant entertainment on musicial instruments, In ball No. 2 where the curiosities are, Prof. Allison Knee gives a show with his Isnglish marionetts. Tho fruit and grain display on the floor below is attractive and the merchants dis- play receives the admiration of all. The merchants display is tho best ever seen in tue west. FARR MAY RECOVER. Victim of a Serious Shooting Affair Much Improved. Hastixas, Neb., Aug. 31.—[Special to Trr Ber,|—J. P. Farr, who was-shot by C. Schultz, at last accounts was not out of danger. One ball romains in his thigh and on the course tuken by this ball dopends Farr's life. Yosterday his pulse was high and he was very foverish, The wrecked Vulean rooflug factory is now being rebuilt. It may bo taken as an evidence of tae gen- eral prosperity of Hastings and Adams county that during the month of August the mortgages released in the county aggregated about $13,600 more than the mortgages filed The farm and city mortgagos filed amount 1o 27,114, those released $10,730. Large numoers of Hastings people arc flocking to the Grand Island reunion. MUST PLAY AT OMAHA, ‘arnam Sirect Theater Company Se- cures an Injunction Against Hee Keansey, Neb., Aug. 8L.—(Special Tele- gram to Tne Bre.|—Louis Heck is a musi- cian who has beou delighting tho peoplo as leader of the orchestra in tho Farnam Street theater of Omaha, When tne Turkish Bath company was at that theator the manager prevailed on Heck to go on the road with him. The company came to Kearney and the manager of the Farnam Street theater also came. The latter hied himself to the county court and obtained a temporary order of injunction restraining Heck from playing for the Turkish Bath company or any other company during the lifo of his contract with Heck, which lasts till 1892, Government Work Stopped. Nennaska Crry, Neb., Aug. 81.—[Special Telegram to Ttz Bik. |—The government - gineers employed here will move soon. John Henderson received notico yesterday to re- portat St. Josepn, Mo., today, and Major Meredith will remove his headquarters to the same city inside of a week. A sand bar has formed at this point ana will cbeck the progress of the government work ou the river for tho present. As soon as the new boiler is built tn the Sabriua it will be taken to St. Joseph. Killed by Caving Banks. BeAtuice, Neb, Aug. 81.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—Jimmy, the 12-year-old son of Thomas Day, was frightfully crushea by a cave in at a sand bank this morning a short distance northeast of the city. The boy was emploved at the banks and was en- gaged about a wagon when the cave in oc- curred. His breast bone aud several ribs were broken, as was one of his logs. He cannot survive his injuries. Crete's Agricultural Display. Crere, Neb., Aug. 3L.—(Special to Tup Bee.] —The ninoteenth annual exhibition of the Saline County Agricultural society will commence tomorrow here. Tho prospects are that the fair will be ono of tho best held for the last eight years. Although the pre- mums 1 the speed class have been reducca there aro over eighty-five horses on the ground now. All the races are filled, With good weather a good week's sport will bo had. B Thivty-Five Pound Tumor. Fuiexn, Neb., Aug. 81.—(Special Tologram to Tie Bir,]—Mrs, Hiram Walker of Friend today was successfully operated upon for an ovarian tumor which weighed when re- moved, thirty-five pounds, The operation s performed by Dr. Beghtol, assisted by Root_and Foss of Crote and Drs Dowart, Watson and Hewitt of Friend. The woman is resting easy with good prospects of recovery. Triester Still at Large. Jusiaa, Neb, Aug. 81.—|Special Tele- geam to Tue Bek.)—There were no now de- velopments in the Triester shooting case dur- ing the night or this morning. It is almost impossible to find him, as ho hides in corn tields and his friends try to shield him, Atthe Reunior Henrox, Neb., Aug. 31.—[Special Tele- gram to Tiie Bre.]—The Second Regiment bana left Saturday for Grand Island to attend the reunion, Tho boys will go to Lincola to attend the fair when tho reunion 1s over. REPUBICAN HARMONY, Conventions Throughout the Stat dicate the Party's Strength Brokex Bow, Neb, Aug. 8lL.—[Special Telegram to Tue Ber,|—The republican county convention was beld hore today. The opera house was decorated with flags and tho walls adorned with pictures of tho eminent men of the republican party. On the back of the stage wero large pio tures of President Harrison, Alger, Blaine and McKioloy, A large motto extending across tho eutire stage with these words: “Phe Republican Party is the Party of the People, by the Peoplo and for the People.” The house was fitled with ladies who seemed 1o have caught the entnusiasm of the occa- sion and o enjoy the proceedings of the con- vention, The convention was called to order by Colonel C. E. Wilkinson, chairman of the county central committee, in & neav speech, assuring the delegates that they were there to select & winning ticket. John Wesnot was temporary chairman and H. H. Audrews sec- rotary. H.C. Russell mado a stirring spoech. The first business of the convention was the solecting of twelve delogates each to the state and juaiclal conventions, The nomina- In tions wero: Clork of the distriot court, John Cavanee; county clork, James Hagerty; shoriff, Charles Rockwood; superintendent, Miss Della High; judge, G. H. Snell; troas- urer, S, pden ; attorney, Simon Cam- or, R. Steinger: coroner, Dr. J, Nickson., After a committeoman from oach precinct was selocted the convention ad- journed Rosolutions were adopted commending the adinistration of President Harrison and condemuing the last legislaturo of Nobraska as having lujured the credit of the state. The convention was harmonious throughout aud if enthusiasm and harmony are indica- tions of success the ticket nominared ousht to be elected. It is w clean ticket, made up not of politicians, but of capabla business men who have never bo- fore been candidates for offico. A vesolution was adopted instructing the dolegates to the judicial convention to vote for Judge Hamer. Hon. Tke Lansing of Lincoln will uddross a mass meeting 1n the opeia house tonight. At Benkelman, BENKELMAN, Neb,, Aug. 81.—[Special Telo- gram to Tie Ber,]—The republican county coavention was hold here today and placed in nomination a full ticket. It was one of the most harmonious gather- ings over held in Dundy county There was the usual larze attendance. Many backslide independents wero taking an act- ive interest owing to tho discord in the alli- once ranks since their ticket was placed in the fleld. The nominations as made today were in nearly every case by acclamation and republicans feel sanguinn that they will elect tho full ticket as nominated today. It was clerk, O. A. Williams: treasurer, J. W. Andrews; judge, J. S. West; county. super- intondent, ‘Dr. W. ' G. Prico; sheriff, J. W Artist; surveyor, D. Zimmerman: coroner, Dr. C. "Welch; commissioner third district, A.J. Dawson The first four named candidates aro tho present officials for the respective oftices and were nominated for re-clection. Ainsworth Repablicans Meet. Aixswonri, Neb., Aug. 81.—[Speciat Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—The republican county convention met in Ainsworth Saturday and placed the following ticket in the field: Clork, James Morris; treasurer, Henry Ruby; sheriff, W. H. Hogan; Judge, J. C. Toliver; superintendent, N Smith; sur veyor, L. D. Wood; coroner, Dr. Lambl Chairiman ot the republican county centrai committee, T. J. Smith; delegates to the judicial convention, T, J. Smith, J. C. Toli- ver, John Murray and W. A Whittemore. Delezates to the state couvention, Dan Haw. kins, J. G. Ackerman, James Morris. A resolution was introduced instructing tho delegatos to the judicial convention for Hon. M. P. Kinkaid. Hotprear, Neb,, Aug. 81 gram to Tur Bee. | —Between thirty-five and forty attorne representing Adams, Kear- ney, Franklin, Harlan and Phelps counties, met in the Hamilton house parlors this aftor- noon for the purpose of cousidering the ad: visability of running a nou-partisan candi- dute for district judge of this district. A H Bowen of Hastiugs was made chairman and Clair of Minden secretary. After con- sideravle discussion a motion was made by Hartizan of Adams ang_seconded by Dravo of Phelps that the meeting adjourn without action, which was carried unanimously. pecial Telo- Beemer's Alliance Convention. Begyen, Neb., Aug. 31.—|Special to Tur Bek.|—At the independent county conven- tion held at this place Saturday two demo- crats were nominated aund four prohibition republicans. T'he following are the candi- dutes nounuated: County olerk, - Charles Snygs; treasuror, Walter Bowdeu: clerk of the aistrict court. M. 1. Ellis; county suner- intendent, C. W. Kay: sheriff, N. A. Johu- son; coroner, Dr. L. Riloy; surveyor, Wil tiam Collins:' county judge,” Louis DeWald Tenth Judicial District. Hotoreuk, Neb., Aug. 81.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Ber.]—At a meeting of the committee of the Tenth judicial district, held in Holdrege today, all the counties were rop- resented oxcopt Webs It was decided to hold tho republican judicial convention of this district at Holdrogo on Scptember 9, at T p. m. Tho representation from each county will be the same as that of the scate, oased upon the vote of George H. Hastiugs' ac the lust election. Sutton's epublican Club, Surroy, Neb., Aug. 81 —[Special Telegram to Tue Bee|—A petition was circutated today at Sutton g the voters and busi- ness men for the_purpose of organizing a re- publican club. Over seventy signed it inside of an hour, which demonstrates’ that Sutton republicans are alive and ready for work. -— CRUELTY. pense a Co ut Tramp Gives for Hospitality. Hawrrorn, Coun., Aug. 81.—A murder, more fiendish than any in the annals of crime in Hartford county, was committed in the town of Bloomfield atan early hour yester- day morning. At that time Henry Frederick Bushenhagen, aged 64 vears, and his wife Emily, aged 71, were killea by a tramp to whom they had given sheiter. Not content with simply killmg them ho had frightfully ~ mutilated their bodies and thon thrown the bleeding corpses into an old well. When the fearful crime was made known the excitement in Bloomfield was intense. Men, worked into a passion of wrath, hunted through the ad- jacent woods, intent on apprehending the as- sassin, but without uvail. The murder wus suspected last night but not untl this mora- ing were the bodics found. Neighbors who came for tho purpose of in- vestigation found sigus of a strugglo 1 the barn_and noticed that the curb of the well, ten fool away, was not in place. Peering down, the bodies were seoa tloating in the slimy'blood-stained water. When they were removed and an examination was made, it was found that Mr. Busheahagen’s body hud four large wound in the head, probably made with a coupling pin, which was found in the yard. One of the wounds was three incheslong and the skull was crushed to a aepth of four inches, On Mrs. Bushenba- gen's body were five wounds, every one of which crusiied tho skull. 'These are be lieved to have been made with an axe. Itobe bory was rot the motive for the murder, No article was missing from the house and it was evident that the murderer's first thought after placiug the bodies 1n the well was to get away from the scene, LOOKS TO AMERICA FOR RELL Murder the ope's Deficit in Grains Will Have w Pe Made up from America. ew Youk; Aug. 81, —Colonel J. B, Mont gomery of Orogon, who has just returned from Germany, was asked today about the crop failure in Europe. He said: “The crop failure in Europe is general and distress is sure to follow, I was all over Germany and saw that the rain had ruined the wheat and In ( ny thero will be a short age in the grain crops ot ceut or just 100,000,000 bushels, The empire generally produced 240,000,000 bushels of rye and 50,000,000 bushels of wheat annually With the great falling off mentioned, the peoole will huve to look to this country for relief, Russia is short and cannot supply Germany, and France is not much botter off. Tho po: tato crop 1 continental Europe has been moro or less & failure and the people iook with longing eyes toward A merict I am not a speculator in erain, but I predict that by Christmas wheat in this country will sell at £1.50 per bushel owing to the great demand in Europe. 13 pe - Arrested For Robbing the Mails. GHREAT FaLLs, Mont., Aug. 31.—Mrs, A. D. barnum, postmistress, at Main, forty miles from this oity, and her son, K. T. Barnam, have beon arrested by Postofice Iuspector Suckett of Helena, on the charge of robbing i the United States maik - NUMBER PLUNGED TO THEIR DEATH, Wreck of a Train on thy Evausville & 8 Louis Road. PASSENGERS SCALDED AND MANGLED, A Broken Flange Sends the Fated Train Rushing Down a Steep Embankment—The Killed and Injured. Evansvivie, Ind, Aug. 81 —-Two mon killed, threo fatally injured aud sixtcen poos plo seriously hurt tells the story of a dise astrous wreck on the Tell City branch of the Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis railway Lol City at 9:40 this morning. A mixed passenger and freight train from Line coln jumped the track, and after ridiog the ties for nearly a hundred foet voiled ovor the high The caught fire immediately the train Added to the horror of the burning wreck, cscaping steam from the locomotive poured in upon the wounded near and wreck and fc down embankment, almost a time every passenger in was threatened with eremation, aud imprisoned The shricks of the injured and the m: Dassengors, aus of ¢ who ped injury set to work immediately to devise means the ime prisoned sufforers. ‘The confusion about tha wreck was so great and the blinding and scalding steam so neatly impenetrible thag it was most difficult for the rescuow to aod complish anything. The list of the dead : EMMA SCHU, 10.yours old. ROBERT GEAU, 4 yoars old. MRS, SARAH GRAY MRS, BARBARA MENEY ER The injured ave: Sipxey Hess, the dying were heartrouding, and the esc some of rescuing Kate Keiven, Wit NEwray, Mus, Wt CHOOSE AND CRILD, MaxveL Dukniy, Hexny Bonixe, MicuAEL ELLENTHURS, Mus. War. Ne: Maaare Hupsoy, C. F. Bou The wreck was on tho Lousville, Evanse ville & St. Louis road. All tho injured ard in Tell City. Nearly all the passenge:s werd from local poiats on the road. DARING ROBBERS. MAN, They Hold Up a Bank in Br light and Escap Kaxsas Ciny, Mo., Aug. 8L—A daving and successful bank robbery took | today at Corder, a sinall station on the Chicago & Alton road near - Higginsville, Lafayotta county. Corder is a small town, and* tha American bank, a branch of the Hig:insville bank of the same name. [t has only two regs ular employes, a cashicr and a bookkeeper, The bookkeepers was out on business at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, when two men rode up to the bank, disibounted, walked into the bauk, shut the frond door aud locked 1t before the cashicr toole notice of what was going on. When the latter did take notice he noticed that two revolvers were loveled at bis head. At the same time one of the men commanded bim to throw up his hands, He obeyed, Oue of the men kept him covered with a revolyoer while the other went through the bank. He secured only $600 in currency, representing the receipts of the day and & small bulance which was not included in Saturday’s reinit tance to the parent bank at Higginsville, Having ovtained all the money in - sight, the bbers mounted their horses and fled in the direction of Lexington, Oficers are pursuit, ad Daye INTERNATIONAL GRAIN MARKET. Opening Day of the Grain Market ae Vien n Prices, ViENNA, Aug. 81 —The interuational grain market for 1501 was opened bere today with alarge attendance. Herr Haardt, from the department of the chief of the ministry of commerce, in a speech made during the opens ing ceremonies, dwelt upon the special ims portance of the present market, from the tact that its task or object was to devise means of supplying the shortage of grain existing id the largo centres. “The dealings today were limited: there was 10 spot business in wheat; futures were firm, The best barleys sold on the spot at full rates; inferior grades were noglected. Aus tumn’ wheat was quoted at 1067 florins to 10.70 florins; spring wheat was quotod at 10.27 florins. Autumu rye was quoted au 10,38 fiorins; spring 58 florins, Autumn oats were quoted ew aiz was quoted at 6, Thirty trucks o old maize brought b, 5. TROUBLE IN VIEW. Boomers Will Invade the Cherokee ~teip and Buen and Kil. Awkaxsas Ciry, Kan, Aug. 81t is iearned today that a secret order of boomers was organized all along the border of souths ern Kansas. Already ovor 5,000 men have boen sworn 1, They propose to arm them= selves and make u raid on the Chcrokes strip. They will burn the grass, kil cattlo and make a determined stand to hold the strip for homes. - Wheat in the Northwest, MixNEsroLis, Minn., Aug. 1. —Minneapolis clovator wheat stocks the past tweek des creased 759,225 bushels, At Duluth and in the country there was an increase of 477,521 bushels, leaving the net docrease in the northwest #61,007 bushels, Figures compiled by the Northwestern Millor shows the stocks in private elovators of Minneapolis to be 1,607,000 busels, The Minncapolis aud Duluth stocks foot up 695,040 bushels, against 4,018,351 bushols a year ago. The Market Mecord gives the Stocks of the country ators of Minnesota and the two Dakotus at 708,000 bushels, agaiust 442,000 bushels year ago. This mukes the totul northwest- ern stocks 4,403,040 bushels, against 4,45 for tho corresponding time in 154, - Fire Rec Creveiasn, O., Aug. 31 this atternoon called gines aud u tire boat o th standurd Oil works. o one still and its vontents, about &4,000, OLeaN, N. Y., Aug. 31, ~The business part, of Ceres, twelve miles from here, burued! last night. 1.oss not kuown, Priia, 1o, Aug il Fourteen business and residence buildings burned this morning, Lioss, $30,000 An alarm of fir@ a large number of en- rofiuerios of the The fire was confined I'no loss is - The Death Koll. Lisnox, Aug. 3L.—Ganeral Atino Caelho, the celebrated republican leager and uoot, is eoad, BostoN, Mass , Aug. 81.—Rev. J. W stead editor of the Watchman, denominational paper, died at by-Sea this woruing,