Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 23, 1892, Page 1

- TWENTY=FIRST YEAR. TAMMANY TRIUMPHED Everything at Albany Went the Way the Tiger Willed it Should. DAVID BENNETT HILL WAS ENDORSED But There is Some Question as to the In- junction Holding Good. HILL MADE A PLATITUDINOUS SPEECH He Talked a Great Deal, But Was Oareful to Bay Very Little, ANTIS HOLD A MEETING AND RESOLVE Kodak Convention May Prove a Boomerang —Platform That Iy Set Out by the Tammanyites and Address of the Opposition, Aunaxy, N. Y, Feb, 22, ——(Spoecial Tele- gram to Tue Bre.|—The democrats of New York state, in convention assomblod this day, instructed their delegates to Chicago to pre- sent the name of David Bennott Hill as a candiaate for the presidency. 1t also in- structed its delegates to vote as & uunit, their tion on any given proposition to be deter- mined by a majority of the delogation. Senator Hill in responso to a request ap- peared before the conveution and delivered a longthy and carefully prepared speech, in which he laid down the articles of faith as littlo as possible and in which he incorpo- rated the greatest number of platitudes at command, Su New York will send a delegation to Chicago instructed crabwisely for Hill. How long it will remain in Hill's column 18 the subject of speculation. That many of them are not loyal to hum can be accepted as a fact. Had Mr. Hill the control of the con- vention, as his faithful friends claimed, he -vould have shot through that body an iron- clad resolution binding the delegation from New York to his support in terms specific and easily understood. The action of the convention today 1s lukeworm and not con- ducive to Senator Hill's interest. Let not the friends of Senator Gorman or of Colonel Morrison or of Governor Boies . for a single minute beliove New York is anything but amenabloto the voice of rea- ron, The uelogation will vote for Hill, it is true, but from this minute until the noin- ation av Chicago is made, every mother’s son n the Now York delegation will have an eye out for the winning man. Platform 18 Not David's, The convention today endorsod the pro- duct of the committee on resolutions in the shape of an extended platform. It in many respects followed the sentiment of the reso- lutions which _met the approbation of the democrats at Suratoga last fall. It contains a pronunciamento on the silver question calculated to make Mr, Hill's hair curl. The verbiage of tho Saratoga platform on this proposition declares: “Wo are against the coinage of any silver dollar not of the intrinsic value of any other dollar.” These words are repeated in the platform of today, and coupled with them are declara- tions against free coitage nevertheless mrrksd or explicit. Sepator Hill, in his £9:1, although making many references to silver coinage, scemed to want to confine himseli to a denunciation of the Sherman bill. He aid not coms out nearly so clearly as the platform, the contents of which he un- doubtealy knew before he came to the con- vention, Nor can Governor Hill derive any par- ticular comfort from the complexion of the four delegates-at-large from New York state. His Excellency Governor Roswell Pettibone Tlower hoads the list and will be the chair- man. Tho governor would like to be tho democratic nominee for the presidency him- self, thus recalling an occuirence which transpired in Chicago in the summer of 1880, It will be just as well to keep an eye on tho festive Roswell, lest ho go wandering after strange gods. Ed Murphy, jr., of Troy, a member of the famous po{lnicul ‘combine of Crolker, Shoe- ban, Gilroy, Murpby and Cockran, comes socond on the list, He does not possess the affeotion toward Mr. Hill which Jonathan is especially supposed to have entertaided toward David. He Slighted Grover the Great. Genoral Dan Sickles 1s the thirm man. Ho presided over the conventien this aftevnoon in a most dignified way, to the great delight of that body. I'he general wore on the loft 1apel of his coat the colors of Tammany and 16 n member in good standing of that orguni- zation, By the way, tho general madea speech when he assumed the chair of tho prosiding officor. In that speech he roferred to Hill as & soventime winner and sald: “Wo ai propared to ask their suffrages for & statesmun whoso record already places himself in tho roup made illustifous by the names of van Buren, Wright, Marcy, Soymour and Tilaen.” The general had prepared this spoech some days 1 advance of the convention, and riuted copies of It were aistributed among he newspaper correspondents before he made it. It will be noticed that with all the general's preparation he neglected to mention the name of a son of New York who was not only nominated for the prosidency, but elected—to-wit, Grover Clovelana, This slight was noticed by Cleveland's trionds on the floor of the convention, and ny of them took umbrage thereat. General Blckles will vote as Croker maa Gilroy tell him, The fourth dolegate at largeis Genoral Henry W, Slocum, and be will be found ready to do whatever Mr. Ed. Murphy and Mr. Croker thiuk for the best interest of the parLy. /s Tammany Has Hill Solid, Among the delegates from the districts might be mentioned Mr. Croker, Bourke Cochrane, Amos J. Cummings and other Tammany men. Now, take the four districts from Brook- lyn, aominated over by Mr, McLoughlinj eighy from New York, controlled by Tam- many; three from the centor of the state, which will do as Ed Murphy suggests, and two or tbree Lieutenant Goy- ernor Sheehan has at hand; dd to these the four delegates-at-large, and the sum total will be about forty votes, or more than & majority of the delegation from New York So it will be seen that the Tammany combination can play battledoor and shuttlecock with Hill "as’ long as 1t pleases. Thelr inclinations would be to get Flower nominated because he would then resign the governorship of the state and Lieutenaat Governor Sheeban, ono of their closest friends, would be elevated to that position. Sheehan 1s of much more service to Croker & Co. than Governor Flower ever was or ever will be. Cloveland's Crowd Helple The Cleveland protest about which so much blow and bluster has boon heard, ended fn a fluke. All the veland crow can do 18 to hold & mass meeting of some sort or other, elect lot of delogates and send < them to Chicago to makea contest. Itis doubtful if this plan will meet with much favorat the Chicago convention, although Cloveland’s folks claim to be in possession of letters from promiuent politiciaus of other tes thata protest will not fall ou um- sympathetic ear Thuey are Enrucuurly ploased with & para- graph which appearsin the New York pa- rs today in which Governor Falmer of L1ino:s is made to say that he favors Cleve- OMAHA. TUT land’s renomynation. They look to Campbell Ohio ana to_Tllinols, to lowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Montana, Minnesota, Wiscol siu, Mishigan ana the south, or such of it as 18 ot dominated by Hill, 1o come to tholr ro- of. DAVE HILL'S LITTLE SNAP, New York Domoerats Ready to Obey the Bos: Arnasy, N Y., Feb, 22, —Sunshine and the booming of vannon opened the convention today, and such crowds as filled the streets have never been betore sesn at the state capital. The weather was soringlike in tempera- ture. A great mob surged about the state committee’s headquarters, where at 10 o'clock tho Grace-Anderson committes was to make its formal *‘kick,” but it must be said that the mob was more interested in gotting tickets for the convention than in the fate of the anti-Hili men, Mr. Grace showed his face prompt time with E. Ellery Auderson, James Byrne and Colonel Monroe as a body guard. Anderson Makes His Kick, Mr. Anderson on eatering the room with his colleagues was recognized by Chairman Murphy and said: *‘Gentlemen, I desire to say that we appear before you as o commit- tee appointed by the committee of fifty domocrats, appointed in pursuance of a meet- ing at Cooper Unlon, held February 11, under the resolutions thore passed. Cobies of the action then taken have been sent to the mem- bers of the state committee, and wo attend here this morning simply to ask whether an answer has been made to the committe of fifty to the communication which has beeu sent 1o the state committes. That1s all we desiro to say.” Chaivman Murphy—I certainly have not placed the matter bafore thestate committee. I received the communication you refer to. You say you seat the communication to each member of the committeet Mr. Anderson—Yes, sir; to each member of the state committee, Mr. Grady--It seems to me that committee has no answer to make as a committes, I sent my individual answer by mail, Mr. Anderson—The committee not being in session we could rot send it to them for an answer. Mr. Grady—I think that Mr. Anderson is mistaken, and that the stato committes has recoived no communication officially from Mr. Anderson. At this point & copy ot the commuaication of the committee of fifty, adopted at Cooper Union, was found and read by Secretary DeFreest. Mr. Cockrau—I would like to ask Mr. Anderson 1if that is the meeting that was beld pursuant to the call issued by the com- mittee assembled at the office of Mr. Fair- child? Mr. Anderson—It was a mesting held at Cooper Union in answer to a call numerously signed. Mr. Cockran—Were you present at Mr. Fairchild’s office at the meeting which was held, out of which the Cooper Union meeting grew! Mr. Aunderson—I don’t think there was sach a meeting at Mr. Fairchila’s office. Mr. Cockran—Was there no meeting be- fore this convention was called by the state committee to protest against the calling of an early convention? Mr. Anderson—Not that I am aware of. Lald the Protest on the Table, Mr. Cockran—Then, Mr. Chairman, I sup- pose the stato committeo can take action on the statements of Mr. Anderson. I move tbat the protest and resolution be received and laid on the table. Mr. Grady—My opinion is that the origi- nal purpose of thie geutlemen who are now here as contestants at their first meeting was 10 protest agaiust the calling of the conven- tion, and that plan was changed because the convention was called too early to suit them. Ithink this can be substantiated if itis denied. Now Mr. Anderson comes hero for the purpose of huving us cousider this as a serious proposition and, if denicd, will %o out and organize another committee of tifty. He does not make any proposition whatever, which could be considered. Mr. Aunderson—Thore is wasting any further time. committee bas some business on hand. Mr. Grady—1I waut to say, Mr, Chairman, that if thers was any meoting held protest- ing against an early or late convention I was not in it and nover took part in it . l\l/h‘ Cockran—When was this meeting held ! mr. Anderson—The Saturday previous to the meetiug of tho state committee to name & day for holding the convention. Mr. Cockran- D¢ you know of a meeting that was held to prepare a circular to the voters of the stute{ g Mr. Aunderson—Yes, sir; I issued it as chairman of the tariff reform committeo. Mr. Anderson further said that meetings had been held during tho last three or four months in regard to issues and candidates. Mr. Cockran’s motion to table the protest prevailed. The committec headed by Mr. then withdrew. Will Astonish the Hill Men, “We were treated as we expected,” they said, ‘‘and we will hold a meeting that will astonish those people this afternoon,” From the scene of the kick the crowd poured forward towara the convention hall, The polico arrangemants at the hall where the convention was held were very imper- fect. ‘Tne crush for admission was so great that delegates were detamned outsido, and there was not & quorum present for the transaction of business when the hour came for the gavel to fall, Chairman Murpby and Chief Croksr of Tammuny hall were among those detained by the crowd for nearly half an hour before tdhoy could secure the onening of an extra oor. Red, white ana blue buuting formed the only decoratious of the hall, incidentally added to by the brignt colored attire of & throng of ladies in the boxes. A portrait of Washington hung from the prosceninm arch, It caused some comment among the dele- gates, who thought it queer that Senator Hill's 'lh:luru did not find a place. The Tammany delegation occupled the ex- tremo front seats of the left side of the par- quet. "ing conaty's thirtysix delegates with “Bob" McLaughlin in the front row, sat on the extreme right side of the ball. Chairman Murphy calied the convention to order and named the temporacy organiza tion decided on by the state committeo at its morning meeting, Mayor Hinckley escorted Judge Beebe of the court of claims to the chair. Ho was warmly received., T'Lree cheers and thrice were given, while the David B. Hill club keep up the enthusiasm with its peculiar cry, which in many raspeots 1s similar to the yell of tho Cornell students, Governor Flower's name, too, was received with great applause. Necretary Dol'reest called the roil, and as the names of prominert democrats were road they were groeted with wild applause. Lieutenant Governor Sheehan was the first to receive an ovation, and Hugh Me- Laughlin of Brooklyn was the next, and the audicnce saw to it that the name of hardly o dolegate from New Ycrk passed withoul a yell, and when that of Croker wus reached wild enthusiasm prevailed. n State Convention no use in our I presume the Anderson Three Protests Heard and Dismissed, The reading of the roll revealed the pres- ence of three contesting delegations, one from the Fourth Albauy, one from the Sec- oud gistrict of Chautauqus, and one from the First district of Oswego. Resolutions wero adopted with provisions for the appointmont of committee on creden tials, permaneut organization, platform, dele- gates and electors. That proviging for the platform committes provided for reference of all resoiutions, petitions and protests with- out devate. This insured that no open pro- test would be made on the floor of the con- vention, On motion of Frank Harden of Rensselaer, the present state committee was contiuued iu existence uutil next year. (eorge L. Weea of Ulinton, son of Smith M. Weeaq, objected to the list of memoers of “(CONTINUED ON BECOND PAGE.] Polynominal and Polydoxical Convention at 8t. Louis Does Little. BEN TERRELL'S LITTLE GAME SPOILED 01d Friend General Weaver Scores a W] ing Triumph — Donnelly Exubera and Vacuously Verbose—Credens tials Committee Appolnted, St Louis, Mo, Feb, 22.—Hada bomb shell been exploded this afteraoon In the mammoth music hall in which the National Industrial coufercnce or convention was being held, it would not have surprised the third partyites one fota more that did a mo- tion made by Secrotary Hayes of the Kunights of Labor. A curious series of events led up to the climax. Ben Terrell of Texas had been selected to call the conference to order, Though iv ordinarily takes and able bodied man iwo sec- onds to pound a desk with a gavel, the brainy-looking Texan had smoothly held supreme sway,over the coavention for two moatal hours aftor he first rapped for order. Had Hayes' motion succeeded, Terrell would, itis believed by many, hold control as long as he desired. This being vested by Hayes' motion with virtually the powers of a czar would have staved off the formation of a third party or at least delayed the nomina- tion of candidates until after the democratic and reuublican conventions, if not altogether. During all the welcoming addresses and throughout tho specches by Polk, Potvderly and Ignatius Donnelly, the chair has been tenaciously rotained by Terrell. To Put the Third Party Out of Sight. It was at the conclusion of these addresses that Secretary Hayes jumpea up and moved that *“*Acting’’ Chairman Terrell appoint the regular committees, & proceeding which would practically have given tho Texan entire charge of the convention. To say that the third party men were dumbfounded, ex- presses it mildly. Immediately the convention hall wasin an uproar. The word went from ear to hear in_audible whispers, **Vote it down boys, for heaven’s sake vote it down.” But before the boys had & chauce to ‘‘vote it down” General Weaver was on his feet and fairly yelled out that the motion was out of order and quiokly made a motion that the convention procéed to temporary Organiza- tion. The friends of the new movement im- mediately rallied and carried the motion with a tremendous hurrah, The core of the sensation is disclosed when it is explained that the third party delegates believed, justly or unjustly thata combina- tion had been made between McUune, Liv- wgstone, Hayes and Terrell to down the new party scheme, The understanding was that Terrell would appoint tne committees to suit _the antis ena in that way forestall the placing of farmers alliance candidates for the presidency and vice presidency in the fiele of the coming national campaiga. Some Personal Opinions, Iguatius Dounelly sald he thought a new party would spring 1nto existence as the re- sult of the meeting. ‘“The Ocala platform will be endorsed,” he said, “and the sub- treasury scheme. I think the prohibitionists will be placated by the adoption of a plank not 1inclining to either extreme ana giving the stato the right to prevent federal inter- forence. In effect such a resolution was in- troduced yesterday by General Weaver.”” L. L. Poli president of the Karmers’ union, said: “The Ocala platform, I think, will be the basis on which the conference will work.” When asked for an opinion on the National Cordage trust and tho National Union com- pany, Polk said ho nover endorsed the com- pany because he was opposed to it on general principles. T. V. Powderly said: ““We ave here to as- sist in preparing a potitical platform upon which we can all stand, Weo will certainly formulato such a platform, including all na- tional points of vital interest on which we can harmonize, and then asa natural se- quonce all the industrial organizations par- ticipating in the conferenca will support in the coming election that political party which comes nearest to adovling our plat- form. There is little doubt that we can har- monize on the three great questions of the hour, viz: Land, transportation nnd money. As to the third party, I think it is not only a necossity, but it already exists in tho peo- ple’s party recently inaugurated at Cincin- nau.” At 2.25 Terrell called the convention to order without the formality of an addross and caused a smile by announcing that the “icongregation” would rise while proceed- ings were opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Basher of alillageyille, 111 Miss Alice Mitchell of the National Woman’s alliance sang ‘‘The Star Spangled Banner,” the audience joining in the chorus. Frances Frowns on Terrell, Considerable merriment was elicited when Terroll went right on, as a matter of couse, acting ns chairman as though there was no such thing &s temporary or permanent organization, Terrell, it was genorally understood, does not favor an immediate third party for presidential nomination and it looked as if he had concluded to shape things a bit to his own liking while holding the reins. This impressiou was deepened when he procecded to read @ typewritten document urging the convention to confino its action to land, transportation, tax- ation and money, leaving ‘‘moral reforms’ till they had more time. This would leave the prohibition issue out in the cold. Toward the rear of the stage, among the distinguished guests, could be seen Miss Frances Willard’s features quickly shaded by a frown of portentous proportions, while “third party or bust” delegates throughout the hall gave equal signs of dissatisfaction. President Polk of the National ailiance was introduced by Terrell, and announcement was mude that Polk’s address would be fol- lowed by oune from Powderly and auother from Donnelly. At mention of these three possible presidential candidates the conven- tion manifested much interest. Polk Makes #Odorous’ Comparisons, Pre sident Polk said the farmers haa as- sembled here for the purpose of performing @ solemn and responsible duty, On Wall street and on the boards of trade money was 13¢ per cent. In any small towns, on the other hand, money wWas &t from 10 to 12 per cent. That bad to be righted, The farmers, he declared, pald over 20 per cent of taxes, and if money can be borrowed in New York on cotton and wheat &t 13§ por cent, why oannot the same thing be done in the west! “God forbid! God for- bid!" he saia, that he should arouse any sec- tional feeling in this couveution., He com- pared the gain in wealth of New Englaud states compared with tne produeing states of the west and south, saying that the gain of the Now England states was 5 (0 10 against ihe south and west. He entered a solemn protest against these unequal indications. Cho time has come when the great north- west, great south, ana great west sha!l lock their hearts and hands togeiber, take posses. sion and run the government in the interest of the people. [Promendous applause.] In closing Mr. Polk said: **We wanl relief. We demand that we have relief. We will have rolief, and 1 repeat now what Ibave re- peated from Maiue to Califoraia, we must bave relief if we have to wipe the two old parties from the face of the earth.” [Rouunds of cheoring, lasting @ full two minutes. | Sometning of an anti-chmax was created by some Polk enthusiasts in the gallery at this juncture finging to the breezo a huge bunner inscribed with & quotation from the spparently extomporaneous speech just de- livered by the alliance president, Terrence V. Tulks, Mr. Powderly was now introauced, and a delegate called for three cbeers for bim, which were f\vun, with & tiger. He com- wmenced by referring to the big bridge, which be termed a big bole througn which visitors to St Louls had w pass. aud which was lownad by & man 0 whom every oue who WAS SOMEWHAT INCOMERENT . wished to visit St. Louis had te par a tax. Ho said the time would coma when people would surmount these diffienlties. 1t was not a Powderly nor a Polk that would bring this abouly but the people would remedy this when the proper time came. The spenker took up the ques- tion of restricting immigration. Through the gates of Castle (iarden, he said, & stream pours nto this country and disiributes itself, particularly in the coal regiens, The cream of the country’s manhood was crowded wost, aud they in tho east have the poor unfortu- natés whom they must educato year after year to provent them from using bombs in- stoad of ballots, He had been and still was firmly against such a state of things, **Years ago,”’ continued Mr. Powderly, ‘when we nominated Goneral Weaver of Towa—" Cheers greeted the mention of the name of tho greenback presidential candidate that stopped Mr. Powderly short. General Weaver on the platform beamod smilingly upon the cheering multitude, bui sobered up with suddenness when the general master workman {cily but forcibly warned the con- vention to cheer not the men but principles. “Words, Words " from Ignatius. The ruddy, clean-shaven countenance and chunky tigure of Ignatius Donnelly succeeded Mr. Powderly on the rostrum. Mr. Donnelly was greeted with stunning appla He declared that comng gatherings of the demo- crats and republicans at Chicago and Minne- apolis, compared with this couvention, would be simoly coagulations of unprincipled poli- ticians to divide the plunders of the repub- lie. He predicted a weading soon to occur— that of democracy and the tepublican party. The coremony will bo performea at tho altar of plutocracy over Cleveland and Ben Har- rison would act as bridesmaids,the devil him- solf give away tho bride and Jay Gould pro- nounce the benediction, *‘We propose,” the speaker continued, ‘‘to wipe tho Mason and Dixon line out of our geography; wipe the color line out of poli- ties; to give Americans prosperity; vhat the man who creates shall own what he creates; to take the robber classes from the throat of industry; to take possession of the govern- ment of the United States and to put our ;mmn\ca i the white housp. |Great cheer ng. ) Cries for Jerry Simpson went up till tho room shook, but the Kansas statesman proved modest, or absent, and the baud filled ia the interim, ‘Wenver Makes # Swoop. Secrotary Hayes of the Kuights of Labor got the convention down to business with u motion that Acting Chairman Terrell ap- point a committee of five from each organization 1n the convention to act as a committee on ocreden- tals. Scaraea’ had Hayes sat down when General Weaver of lowa, jumped to his feet, saying tae motion was untimely. Ho moved that the convention effect_a tem- Forury organization immediately, He nom- nated Marion Cannon of (alifornia for tomporary cbatrman, The. 'motion wus carried with a whoop. John' P. Steele of Illnois, and John M. Hayes of Pannsylvania, wero spoedily selected s temporary secre- taries. In & jifty Mr.Terroll found himselt supplanted in control, but he accepted the situation and gracefully promised the con- vention that if they formed & third party ho would be found working in it heart and soul. A long wrangle ensued as to whether the credentials committee should,be made up by the stato delegations, each choosing & mem- ber, or whother tho national organization in the convention should each appoint, irre- spective of state limits, The latter method, which was championed by General Weaver, proved triumphant. Threo credentials committeemen were thereupon appointed from the various organ- it!fllon! mentioned in the coilectioa as fol- ows : { National Farmers Alliance, dnd- Industrial Union—W. A. Householder,. Kansas; J. L. Gilbart, Cahifornia; H. P. Bofe, Alabama: Farmers Mutual Benefit Association—F. J. Caypool, Indiana; Charles. Paimer, 1l nois; G. W. Davis, Towa. Kuights of Labor—Henry A. Hicks, New York; A.P. Stevens; Obio; J. Allen, Michi- gan. Natlonal Citizens Industrizt Alliance—C. H. Ellington, Georgia; E. G. Brown, Massachu- setts; A. J. Johuson, Colorado, Patrons of Industry—C. D, Worster, Aaron Broughton, James Ciellana. Nationaf Citizens Alliance—J. D. Holden, Kansas; D. L. Sneideker, Kansas; Robort Blissert, New York. National Colored Alliance and Co-operative Union—R. M. Murphy, Tex North Caroliua; W.H, , Vi 3 . National Farmers Alliance —Obadiah Hull, Nobraska: A. Hull, Iowa; Androw Steven- son, Minnesota, What Are They? Somothing of a hubbub was raised by at all, lanky individual, who said he was from Kan- sas City, appaaring on the staze nud noisily demanding places on the committeo for an association, which he shouted was being barred by trickery, the anti~monopolists. No one secmed to know tha Kansas City man or to bavo heard of his organization, con- z?uuou and chalrman alike quictly ignoring m. Ignatius Donnelly urged the immediate ap- pointment of a platform committee to be com- posed of one member from efich state delega- tion, but was headed off by Congressman Livingston of Georgia, with a point of order that it could not be done tiil the credentials committee reported. A disposition to continue the preceedings through a night session was noticeable, and A motion by Washburne of Massachusetts to adjourn till 10 a, m. met with dofeat. A state- ment was made by Powderly that the Knights 1n the convention were figuring on holding a meeting during the évening at their beadquarters, and after compromising to a. m, as the hour for reassembling, the conven- tion adjourned till tomorrow. ———— s The Death Roll, Erizaverm, N. J., Feb. 22, —John Gilmary Shea, LI.D., a Catholic scholar and histor- 1an, died this morning in this civy. John D. Glimary Shea was born in New York Oity, July 2, 184, and was educat grammar school of Columbia colle Touving college he studied law und wus aamit- ted to the bar, but devoted most of his time to literavure and has rendercd groat service in lustrating the obscure early —unnals of e:ich colonization nud Jesult missions. He has published & number of works and among othera: “The Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley,' #ilistory of the,Cath- olie Missions Awong the Indian Tiibes of the United States’' “The Catholic Authors of Amerlca,” “The Opeeations of the Irench Fleet under Count do Grasse.” and pr for several yeurs the Catholle, almana was also engaged In revising and corigeting severul very erroneous Oathollo Dbibies, besldes ssaing prayer | books, schooi histories and trauslations . of religious treatises. From 1850 idatil 1N he edited the Historleal mazazind ane contribu- ted largely to the Cathollo mugizine and other periodicals, He also ok an active part in the tranactionst of various historical “and philogiesl * soeletie for considerable = porlod, the publication " of lio,s periodicals, and wrote most ef the articles on merican tribes for Appletop's Cyclopedia. Few American sctolars huveenjoyed a higher reputation for accuracy fn thesaveral dopart- wents 10 which he devoted himself. | Copyrighted 1892 by James Bianitz, £eb. Cable—Special to Tig Ber, den, lat primate of the An Canada, died this morning, n Bennett.) Herald ishop Oscen- church of S Fighting for Che: ins. Des Moixes, Ia,, Feb, 22.-+([Special Tele- gram to Tue Bre.|—Last week tho city council of Des Moines pashed an ordinsnce reducing the price of gas te¥1.25 per 1,000, The gas company protested that the price was too low and enjoiped the wayor from signing it. Today the city council, uuder suspension of the rules, passed a similar ordinance and the mryor signed it imue- diately. There is 1ikely to Baau interesting legal contest overthe attempt 1o enforce the ordinanee, : : — Creston Will Have an Opera House, Crestoy, Ia, Fen, 22 —=[Special to Tug BeE.|—A stock company has been organized in this city for the purpose of erocting an opera house, wmodernly appointed. Archi- tect Eulis of Om as been 1n_the city soy oral days and it is uuderstood that he will have charge of the construction of the new bullaing which will cost §30,000, IN MEMORY OF WASHINGTON Birthday of Him Who Gained the Nation's Birthright Appropriately Observed. MANY GATHERINGS OF DIFFERENT PARTIES Men Renowned Arts in Polities, War and the Tribute veland Speaks of National Sentiment to Students of Ann Arbor, of Peace Pay AxN¥ Arnor, Mich,, Feb, 2 The univer- sity town was agiow today over the arrival of ex-President Cleveland and ex-Governor Campbell of Ohio and other prominent demo crats. Its places of business wero profusely decorated and everybody kept the holiday. The special train on the Michigan Central road bearlag this distinguished party arrived from Dotroit at 11:45 a. m. Fully 2,000 students, noisy with tin horns and their colleze yell, greeted the train as it pulled up to tho depot, while nearly 5,000 citizens, if 1ess noisy, were just as eager as the students. During the run to Ann Arbor Mr. Cleve- land and ex-Governor Campbell held a re- coption at the rear end of the train and all on board were given a chance to meot them. As Mr. Cleveland stepped from the car he was met by Mayor Dooley of Ann Avvor and the aldermen of the city. 'The mayor bore a leather case including an embossed silver caskot which contained a document certify- ing that the freodom of the oity was given to Mr. Cleveland. This he presentod to the ex- president, and in a noat little speech Mr. Cloveland expressed his thanks for the h and turning to the students, said: fame of your institution has spread through- out the country, aud everywhore 1t 18 con- sidered that it even ranks among the bost educational institutions in the world. I have never before beon in Michizan, I shall carry away with me an impression that this is ouo of the most hospitable states in the unton. [ assure you I can never forgot the inspiring sight prosentod to me as 1 stopped from the car just now. Again I thank you.” The ex-president was then received by Prosident Angell and a vrocession was started. Carriages containing Mr. Clove- land, President Angeil, Don M. Dickinson, Prof. Knowlton, ex-Goveraor Campbell, Mr. Bissell of Buffalo, Mr. Cleveland’s former law partner, ex-Chief Justico Champlin, Richard Watson Gildor, editor of the Century, and ex-Governor Begole. A com plete circuit of the court house was made and then the ex-prosident, ox-Governor Camp bell, Don M. Dickinson and Messrs. Bissell and Gilder were taken to President Angell’s residence for lunch, Mr. Cleveland ad dressed tho students in the University hail at 8 p. m. on “Sentiment in our National Life.” MICHIGAN CL BRAT General Alger Presides, But the Proba- Dbility of a ¥ entinl Boom is Denied Dertrorr, Mich,, Fev. 22.—Washington birthday, the preseuce of three or four presi- dential possibilities, republican and demo- crat; its own particular presidential possi- bility, General R. A. Algor, and the annual banquet of its crack republican organization, the Michigan club, were almost too much for the southwestern corner of this state, and it is a cause for congratulation to all concerned that it did not break away from the country at large and “set up for iteelf as ~ the particular stamping ground of the next chief magistrate, be he democrat or republican. Thel were ex President Cleveland of New York and ex- Governor Campbell of Ohio on one side and Governor McKinley of Ohio and ex-Governor Alger of Michigan on the other, all in the city at onoe. This city has been in a ferment all day on account of this unusual outpour, though’ the strain was somewhat relieved for a time by the departure of the democratic leadors for Ann Arbor, where tho ex-president talkod to the students of the state university. The eveat, however, which brought together the loading republican politicians from all parts of the state, and many from other states, was the banquet tonight of the Michigan club. The club 1s a state organization, has headquarters in this ity branch clubs.in the other larze of the state, and the banquet tonight was one of @ serics which it has given annually on Washington's birthday since . It was stated that it was not given for the purpose of forwarding the interests of any presiden tial candidate—particularly was it denied thav there was any intention to boom General Alger, and it was asserted that its sole ob- ject was to kindle the enthusiasm of tho state for the proper nominee, whoover ho may be. The banquet was held in the rink. Wash- ingron’s portrait occupied the place of honor and was supplemented by those of Grant and Sheridan, Covers were laid for 1,200 people at the tables upon the main floor, while upon a platform at one side of the hall, under a briiliant canopy, sat the speakers and guests of honor. General Alger presided and iutroduced the speskers and Congressman Burrows of this state delivered the address of welcome to the visitors, The set speeches in response to toasts were as follows : Senator Perkins of Kansas, *Washing- ton, the farmer and Politician:” Governor McKinley of Ohio, **Protection as a National Tssuo;” Hon Greonbalgeof Massachusetts, “Phe Present Duty of the Republican Pacty;” Senator Dolph of Oregon, *‘Wasu- ington, tho Protectionist:” J. Sloat Fassett of New York, **Mul al Reform ;" Richard Yates Kerr, **Young Men in Politics.” Hon, J. S. Clarkson of Towa, Hon.J. C. spooner of Wisconsin, Senator Washburn of Minnesota and Hon. C. H, Grosvenor of Ohio were to have responded to toasts, but were prevented by unavoidable circum- stances from doiug so, OBSERVED IN BRASKA. Beatrice Firemen Indulge In a Grand Ball —Remembered In Iowa, Bratrice, Neb., Feb, 22—|Special Tele- gram to Tie Bek. |—Washington’s birthday was observed bere today by a partial sus pousian of business, the olosing of the county offies and banks, Tonight the Be: atrice fire department gave a erand recep- tion, ball and bsnquet at the Auditorium which was one of the most largely attenaed and successful social events ever occurring in the city. Twenty members of the depart- ment were presented with exemption papers by Mayor Fogg for five years' continuous sérvice in the fire dapartment. e~ PROTESTING AGAINST FREE TWINE, mont Citizens Declare Congressman Bryan's Bill Opposed to Home Interests, Fremoxt, Neb, Feb, —|Special to Tug Bee.]—The following resolutions adopted at a regular meeting of the Fremont Manufac turers and Dealers association were for- warded today to cach member of Nebraska's delegation in congress: Whereas, A measure has been introduced in conzress. which hus for 1ts object the repeal of tho present low tariflf upon” binder vwine, and, Whereas, The Nebraska Binder Twine con- puny of Fremont. has beguu the manufucture of a superior artrelo of binder twine, from hemp fiber grown in fhis stute, and o= duced the price of twine to Nebraski furmers fully 2cents per pound since Its establish- ment. und has religiously refused to enter into the twine trust agrecment with eustern face tories, and, Whereas, The cultivation of hemp and its manufacture into twine affords profitable ewployment to & large numberof our cltizens; Whereus. Tho passage of the free “twine bILI" would work an irreparabie injury to the industry of twine makinz, which bids fair to become oue of great lmportance In our state; be it Resolved, Thut this association, composed of the manufacturers and dealers of this city. Who cmploy & 1arge per cent of its population, do hereby protest against the passage of the free biader twine ill as belug coutrary W the fnterests of all classos of people In ki, and that wo earnestl quost sentors and representatives In conress w use thelr best efforts to defot its passage. Nebraska ¥ Fresost, Neb,, Feb. Special to Tie Bee | -At the Dodge county prohibition convention held in the court houso in this city, the following named persons wero clocted to attend tho prohibition state con tion, to bo held in Lincoln Mareh 8: D. M. Strong, North Bend; Kkev. T. H. Dabney, Hooper; Jorry Denslow, Seribnor; Jacob Fry, Nickerson; Itev. J. C. Quinn, Allen Marsheli, Mrs, James Balding, Miss Caro- line Clark of Fremont NiER, Nob., Wb [Special to he prohibitionists of Clay hold & mass convention in this place today and appointed the foliowing delegates 1o their siate convention: Theodore John- son, M. E. Perry, C. S. Dotweller, James Kincaid, George F. 11iff, Rov. George Scott and wife, William' Carr, A, B, Smith and wife, J. 1. Hopper, G. W. iate and A. M. Lathrop. ists Meot, South Duk Akers, OrLnicks, S. D., Fob, 22,—[Special to Tie Ber. ] —Sheriff Gifford and deputios left this evening with six prisoners for Sioux Falls, recently convicted in Fall River county. Making ten convictions, with the four sent in Decomber. ‘They are as follows: Waltar Parker, murder, socoud degroe, ten years: Andy Handy, assault with desdly weapons with intent to kill, eight years; Joe Frogley, forgery, one year; George Rich, B. K. Smith and Martin Cross, cattle stealing, each one vear. Personals trom Gibbon, Gunoy, Neb., Feb, 122.—[Special to Tug Ber.|—0. M. McConnaughey spent several days last weok in Omaha on business. H. J. Duncan, who has for soveral venrs boen traveling salesman for a wholcsale grocery company, has oponed a new grocery store on the corner of Labarre and Third stroots in this town. Mr. A. C. Cook, one of Gibbon's oldest and bost eitizens, diod at his home on Saturday evening. Tho cause of his death was old ago and dropsy. Will Have an Allan Cray Cinter, Nev, Feb. Tue Bee.]—A speclal committee from the Clay county alliance held a meeting hers today to hear reports of varties soliciting subscriptions to the stock in their proposed newspaper enterprise, Itis understood the showiug was favorablo and a meeting of stockholders is called for March 2. Spoaker Elder and Roprosentative McReynolds are prominent in the movement. 1 Dewd by the rtondside, Svrerior, Neb., Fob. 22.—[Special Tele gram to e Bre]—The lifeloss body of Frank Null was found along side the main road leading to Superior today. Young Null started for this city early this morning, tak g with hima double-barrclled shotgun. The contents of one barrel was discharged througzh his heart. It is believed to be a case of suicide. Funeral of . R, AL Ew InperiaL, Neb. —[Special Tele gram to it Bee.]—Mrs. R. A, Ewing, wite of County Treasurer Bwing, was buried yes- terday in the family lotin the Champion cemetery. She leaves a husband and two small children. A proacssion a milo long followed the body to its lnst resting place. Died In New Mexice HasTiNgs, Neo,, Feb. 2 |Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—Sheriff George Crane recoived news today that nisson, Edwin W., aged 28 years, had died at Albuguerque, N. M. Mr. Crane had gono thither r‘3§ his health and was cashier of tho Woells-Fargo Express company at that place. Phillip's Ele Graxp Istannp, Neb, eb. 22.—Special to ‘e Bee, W. Thomas’ elevator at Phil- lips, seven miles east of this city, was completely destroyed by fire Saturday night. Loss on building, $4,000; insurance, $,502; loss on grain, about §,000; no insuranco, WEATHER OrricE oF WEATHER BUREAU, ] Omany, Feb, 22, | Foggy, cloudy and dismal weather has pre- vailed in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, but in the upper Missouri valloy it is generaily fair. No rainof any consequence has occurred. The tempera- ture has risen over the western portion of tho country and a warm spell 18 in_progress eastward. The barometer is lowestin the western British provinces ard highest over the eastern portion of the United States. Local Forecast: For Eastern Nebraska— Warmer; fair weather; southerly winds dur. ing Tuesday. For Omaha and Vicinity—Fogey ; clearing to fair and warmer during Tuo:da; Wasmxaros, D. C., Feb. ~For Towa and Nebraska — Slightly warmer; south winds; fair; probably fair Wednesday. For South Dakota—Generally fair; south winds, probably colder; fair Wednesday. For Arkansas--Warmer southeast winds; fair Tuesday and Wednesaay. For Missourli—Fair; south winds, warmer in_cast portion; probably fair Wodnesday. For Plulln Territory and Oklahoma— Slightly warmer; fair weatlior; probabls fair Wednesday. For Kansas—Fair weather; south winds, warmer in extreme west portiou: probably fair Wednesday. For Colorado—Winds shifting to slightly cooler; northwest! fair Wednesday. For Montana—Cloudy weather ~with rain in north portion; warmer in eatt; probably cold rain in west portion. For North Dakota—Cloudy and occasional light rain or snow, cooler Wednesday. CRESTON OFFICIALS FALL QUT, Saloon Keepers Object to Paylng Flues to s Mon—They Threaton the Mar 510N, 1a., Feb, -|Special to Tu —'Phe saloon keepers' circus goes mer rily on. ‘Che mayor insists that every per son who sells liguor shall contribute $30 u month to the city treasury, but the city mar- shal proposes to relieve a few of is pets from this burden, The latter instructed MecGionis to search Rube Dillow’s saloon Saturday, and a quantity of liquor was found. This morning the mayor suspended MecGinnis and the latter swears ho will pre- for charges against the mayor At the next council meeting, On tho other nand, the saloon men arve after Marshal Maxwell’s scalp, and say they will prefor charges against hin. Street brawls and saloon fights continue and the uverage citizens feels safer indoors than on the street. Pnomas Debord, a saloon man, failing to secure §:00 bonds, was tuday tuken by the sheriff aud locked up. MILLION ansfer Ao plished in Minnesotu— iovernor Camphell of Olio In It, Cuicaco, 1L, F A $1,000,000 trans- fer of Minnesota mineral lands was con summated at the Grand Pacific hotel this The land in question comprises 7,200 acres situated in Ramsey and St, Louls counties, Minnesota, The former owners of theso lands organized tho Itasca Iron Mining compuny, and after getting #0,000 worth of improved mining machinery and securiug the steel for & seven-mile railroad to counect with the Duluth & Winnipeg were unuble to proceed further with the company, and they decided to sell. Tue property wus sold to- day for nearly 1,000,000, The purchasers ere ox-Governor Campbell of Ohlo, Colonel 5. Dwyer of Cleveland, Captain Barrett aud Dr. Ford Barrett of Lancaster and others. The company will be organizea with Goyernor Campbell as prosideut, - The Firs Record, Decatug, 11, Feb. 22, ~The Library block in Decatur burned last night, entailing a loss of [$100,000. The fire started steam bakery at 11 p. i, aud burued all bights ! i tho | ThEOOLD S —————— NUMBER 219. SHOT 0N THE STREET Myron Vanfleet Killed by Oaptain Aaron Yooum g* 3 ings. AN RESULT OF ) DIFFICULTY H B & & Rumor Accused the® = m of Defaming His Ne3 B s -=% HE WAS ADVISED IS LEAVE TOWN It Was Generally Expi <" lhat a Tragedy Would Follow, NO STATEMENT MADE BY THE SLAYER osses Narrowly Escapod ntense tement Oc the Aftair—Iistory of the Early Clrcumstances, HustiNas, Nob. “ob, 22, —|Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.)—Nover since the time that De. Raudall was shot in the court room 10 this city has any oriminal act caused as much excitement as did the shooting of Myron Vanfleot by Captain Aaron D, Yocum this afternoon. The shooting, which was tho result of trouble of long standing, is bost told from the boginning. Alittlo over a year ago a sonsation was created when it was stated that Miss Alice Yocum, the daughter of Cavtain Yocum, had cloped with Jeft ‘T'oomor, their colored coach~ man. The rumor was found to bo totally un« founded, The only ground for the statement was the great favor with which Te2mer was regarded in the Yocum family. The story caused Miss Yocum and her mother an ond- less wumount of annoyance. Next it appeared that this canard had been started by Myron Vaatioet, a neighbor of the Yocums. It was assorted that ne had grossly insultea Miss Yocumn, whois a well educated young lady, and angry at his re- jected advances had slandered Miss Alice in this manner. Captain Yocum was absont from the city at the time, Some little tame theroafter Toomor mot Vanfleet on the street and fired at him with arevolver. He was arrested, tried and ac- quitted. A fow days ago Captain Yocum, who is a special agent of the United States treasury and inspector of Cbinese immigration on the northern and western boundaries of this country, returned to his homs in this city. A fow days ago he and W. S. Conard, a local jeweler, went up into Vanfloot's ofiice. Tho interview is said to have been of a private nature. It Was Apparently Sottled. Avpparently the matter dropped therp, To- day about 5 Captain Yocum and his brothor, Joseph, were standing iu front of Hurst's drug store, at the corner of Second street and Hastings avenue, when he espied Vanfleot standing in front of McTaggart & McKeehan's cigar store, a block and a half down the stree:. He is said then to have said to his brother: “There holis. T might as well go to jail now as later, and I can't sleep till [ have done R0 He thon started down Second streot and crossed over to whore ifleet was. He acted as though he would walk by him, bat suddenly whon directly opposite and not more than five feet distunt, made a sudden turn, pullea a revolver and fired four or five shots athis vietim, Vanfieet startod toward the Bostwick hotel, a few steps away, Yocum firing all the time. Vanfleet staggered into tho hotel and foll into a chair. Dr. Rose was at hand soon and shortly after the coroner avrived. He Was Fatally Sh At a few minutes past 6 the fatally injured man was removed to his residence, four blocks away., Drs. Irwin, Rose, Chapman and Van Sickle dia all in their power to re- liove him but at 6:30 he died. Although conscious he seemed unable to collect his thoughts ana his last words were that he coulan’t think of anythiug o say. Yocumn after winging his man walkea down to the Bostwick and calmly surren- dered himself to Andy Mace. He is now safely lodged in the county jail. No intere view has been oblained. Beside him when shot were J. W. Quinn and Jay Cherry. lnside the store thrce or four persons were standing who narrowly escapod a couple of 83 bullets which went wide of the mark. Isaac Ledroyt, jr., was barely grazed. At the time Yocum appeared on the stroe’ Quinn wus soliciting a life insurance of Van fieet. Vanfleet's last words before he was shot were: I think L am carrying enough insurance. [ have $2,000 in the United Workmen and §4,000 accident insuraunce.” Is loss an hour 1t was all collectablo. Vanfleet Did Not Expect Trouble, John B, Keedle, the partuer of tho dead man in the real estate and insurance busi- ness. says ho apprehended trouble and ad- vised Vanfleet to take a trip until Yocum went away. The uavice was not accepted and the sequel cost him his life, 1o o few minutes a large crowd was sur- rounding the place of the suooting. The affair tonight is being pretty gonerally dis- cussed on the streets. Unquestionably the main body of the people approve the uction of Captain Yocum, although many believe that the offense did not warrant the punish- ment. Both parties are very well known here, both being old settlers, Captain Yocum was 4 county commissioner for several years, He was once mayor of this city and commander of the Silas Strickland post, Grand Army of the Republic. Myron Vanfleet was & well known real es. tate dealer and broker, He had followed this business for several yeurs, und was gon- erally well regarded, He leaves a wife acd turee childeen, Immediately after Vanfleet's death, Coro- ner 12, J. Irwin went down town and sum- moned a jury, which immediately went o the residence of the deceased and viewed tne romains. Tbis evening o postmortem exam- ination is being held and mauny physiclang are in attendance, Of the four bullets fired but two took effect. One bullet passed through the upper part of the liver, and oue passed out at the shoulder, . It Caused No Surprise, Joff Teemer, the colored ex-Pullman car porter, is at the county jail, but 1s not under arrest. Sheriff Crane decllnea to arrest him as ho was unarmed snd apparently minding his own business, but the sheriff advised Teemer to remain in jail until any immediate danger passed. ‘Teemer was seen tonight hy a 13re correspondent and most strenuously denied that he had been walting for Vanfleet all day. Although this affair has caused a great doal of excitement it has not caused much surprise. The only wonder is that the en- counter did not take place prior to this, Captain Yocum has denied himself to all re- porters. Keefe and Tespin Will Fight, Booxe, la., Fev, 92— Special Telogram to Pue Bee.] —Juck Keefe of Sioux City, cham- pion middle-weight of fowa today posted & Forfeit with the Daily Nows of this place for a fight with Harry Terpio for §100 and gate recelpls, the latter to stop him in ten rounds, he fight Lo takepplace within Lwo weeks, oY