Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 3, 1892, Page 3

i } | T0 TEST AMERICAN TIMBER 8cnator Paddock's Idee of Preventing o Waste of Material, IT WILL ALSO AVOID MANY ACCIDENTS Suffetent Tunds ™ ghly orestry Divia. Me Sccks to Appropr to Have the Sub) vestigated by the ton of the b rtment, Wasnixarox Buneav or i P, 513 FOURTEENTII STREE WasHiNaToN, D, C., April 2 Senator Paddock bas introduced s bill which is intenaed to be a great advantage to builders everswhere. It appropriates $10,000 for the purpose of making investigations and tests of American timber under the direction of the forestry division of the Agricultural department, The senator says that there is an enormous waste of valuable materiul and incalculable loss of life and property every year from an iguorance of the true value and strength of our American timber, and that a thorough examination and elaborate tests of timber have been introduced in the foresiry division of the Department of Agriculture, but they have proceeded very slowly and bavo been entirely discontinued on account of doficient appropriations. He thinks his bill will pass. ) In the timber culture contestof Kddie Johnson against Bdward R. Stili from Chad- ron, the assistant sccretary of tho interior todsy afirmed the decision of the Uommis fioner and the contest is dismissed, E. R. Hutchins of Des Moines is at the Willard, Hon. E. Rosewater of Omaha is at the Shoreham for a day or two on his way to New York. M. M. Kline was today appointed post- master at Colton, Cheyenne county, Neb., vice George Banta, resigned, also C. H. Tal- ton at Fairbank, Sully covnty, 8. D., viee D. . Nichol, removed; B. W. Henderson at Rodney, Monona county, Ia.; H. 1. Swain at Willow Creck, Clay county, Ia., and R. A, Gallaguer at Goldburg, Custer county, Tduho. Dr. Raukin has been recommended for ap- ointment on the pension board at Rushville, Sheridan county. The commissioner of Indian affairs has de. terminea to build a new school house for the Winnebago Indiuns to take the place of the one recently burned. Senator Paddock called upon the president again today and urged the immediate -issu- anco of tho proclamation granting amuesty 10 the Mormons in Utah. Tomorrow is the Jubilee day for the Mormous and the senator ttought that theoccasion should be em oraced for the granting of the promised amnesty. J. G. Nickerson has been recommended for Fostmaster at Borwin, Custer county. Through the iutercession of Senator Man derson today the United States marshal wiil be allowed the money necessary for court ox- penses at Omahs during the months of April and May. Representative Pickler called upon the socrotary of tho interior this morning with refergnco to tho appointment of agent at the Cheyenno agency nud the registership of the land offic at Watertown, but accom- plished nothing, The South Dakota delega- tion have decided upon Mr. Lilabeydge as the agent, but the register at the Watertown oflice has not yet been recommended. General Berdan, a well known lowan ‘whose claim for an extension of his patents will come up before the commissioner of patents on Mnday, will in Mr. Hamiiton's opinicn not have much chance of getunga favorable revort. Mrs. Butler, wife of the congressman, who ks becn sick for several days past is con- vulescent. The Indian appropriation bill has gone over until Monday, when it comes up _again. Much of interest in connection with the dis- cussion of the bill in the senate revolved around the position taken by the Nobraska and Dakota senators upon the question of the detailing of army ofticers as Indian ngents, Senator Manderson advocated the house amendment 1o that effect ana Senators Paddock and Pettigrow opposed it. The secate tnally adopted an amendment pro- posed by Senator Hawley, making civilan appointments optional with the president. Assistant Sccretary Chandler today af- firmed the decision of the commissioner in the timber culture entry contest of Thomas M. Freeman against Peter Nesland, from North Platte, dismissing the contest. Also in the timber culture entry of William R. Morrow against Henry Johnson, from Sid- ney, dismissing the contest. Senator Paddock called yesterday and ogain today at the supervising architect's ofilcn to hurry up the Framont public build- ing matter. Tho sketch and plans are_prom- ised by noxt Wednesday sure. Immediately thereaftor the proposal will beadvertised for and contract lot as soon as possible for ex- cavation. The supervising = architect promises the best special efforts of the ofice in pushing the constructiou to completion at the earliest possible day. The explanation of greater expedition in he case of Beatrice is that Fremont used up 8 good deal of time in determining what site to offer and in perfectng the title, The Heutrice site and title were presented ith- out any delay whatever, and in this way got abead of all other buildings. Harry F. Clark of Omaha was today ap- pointed special agent on the internal revenue force with headquarters at Bellevue, Sarpy county, upon the recommendation of Nebraska senators, Tho assistant secretary of the interior has aflirmed the commissioner's decision in the acsert lana entry of Mary A. R. Jenkinson from Blackfoot, Idaho, cancelling the entry. He also aftirmed the decision in the desert land ontry of Charlotte B. Rea from Black- foot, cancelling 80 much as excoeds 320 acres, Assistant Secrotary Chardler has reversea the decision of the commissioner in_the pre- emption contest of George A. VenDyke against John Kubec, from Mitehell. S. D, and directs in favor of tho claimant. Wasmixaroy, D. C., April Telegram to Tue BEr. orders were issued ted The leave of absence granted Iirst Lieu- tenaut Arthur L. Wagner, Sixth iufantry, March 24, Fort Leavenworth, is extended seven da First Lieutenant William E, Purviance, assistant surgeon recently a pointed, will proceed from Rossville, 111, to Fort Riley, Kas., and report in person to the commanding oficer for duty at that station. The general court martial appointed to meet at West Point February 24, is dissolved, and another is appointed to meet av West Point, New York, at 11 o'clock a. w. on Tuesday, April 5, or'as soon theroaftor us practicablo, for the trial of such prisoners as may bte brought before it. Detml for the court—Captain William I. Spurgin, Twenty- first infantry; Captain George Mc(, Derb, corps of engineers; Captain William H, M ler, nssistant quartermaster; Captain Louis A.'Craig, Sixth cavalry: Captain James S, Pottit, First infantey; First Lieuteusnt Jobn A. Lundeen, Fourth artillery; First Lieutenant John D, . Hoskivs, Third arti lery: Kirst Licutenant Wright . Eagerto: Second artillery; First Lioutenant Harr) Hodges, corps of engineers; First Lieuten- snt Suwuel W, Dunning, teenth infantry; First Lieutenant Frank S, Harlow, Fi'st artillery; First Lieutenunt Samuel D. Free- man, Tenth cavalry; First Lisutenant Daniel L. Tate, Third cuvalry; First Lieutenant Charles IR. Noyes, Ninth infautry judge ad- vocate. Leave of absence for two months is granted Major John 5. Witcher, paymaste; The following transfers in the ‘Ibij cavalry are ordered: Captaiu Charles Mor- ton, from troop A to troop M; Captain James ©O. Mackay, from troop M to troop A ; Second Lieutenant Ceeil Stewart, from troop A - to troop M; Second Lieutenant Charles A. Herndon, from troop M to troop A, Lieuten- unt Colouel John T. Wilcox, 'irst cavalry, will proceed to his home, whera he is author- izod to await retirement at his own request, Major James W. Scully, quartermaster, will It from Atlanta to the Barrapcas, Fla., oational cometery on public business con. wected with the quartermaster’s dopartment. Special ho foliowing army Western Pensions. Wasiixaroy, D, C, April 2.-—[Special Telegram to Tug Bek. |—-The following list of pensions granted is reported by Tue Bee and Examiver Bureau of Clayms Nebraska: Original-George W. Burnap, George Ditzel, Wiliiam Akers, Jobhn Hepper- lep, Abrabam Reove, Alvert H, Bruudage, A1 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNT)A\“,' APRIL 3, 1892-SIXTEEN PAGES. 3 HE MORSE DRY GOODS COMPANY It is becoming better known EVERY day that OUR prices are the lowest and OUR qualities the best. MONDAY, 3,000 yards fine cashmere suitings, all dark, plain and serviceable colorings, S5c Yard: Worth 15¢. Second floor. 5,000 yards light and dark CHALLIES, copies of the French printings, 5¢ yard. The new spring styles; }YOI'KI) 10c, New outing cloth, full width, new spring colorings 8 [-3c yard. NEW AND ( MATTINGS LINOLEUMS. ORIENTAL UNIQUE | RUGS. Fourth floor. Ask about the prices from those who have bought from us, Come and see the carpets, rugs, etc. SPRING CURTAIN MATERIAL. Dotted Swiss, 36 inches wide, 22c. Dotted Swiss, 50 inches wide, 37 1-2¢. Tamboured Swiss, 27 inches wide, 45c, Nottingham lace curtains, 68c pair. Nottinghara lace curtains, 78c pair. Nottingham lace curtains, 95c pair, Al Wortie @ Third More. MAILL. ORDERS --ALL Embroideries fo BEAUTIFUL RARE AND We open a specially new and beautiful line of Embroiderics for this week at great re- ductions. . 4 Nanon edges, sc, Sc, 10¢, worth Wider Edges, 12¢, 15¢, 20c, worl TRIMMIN Band and bead and braid, tinsel and jet and van colored bullion and cord designed, under the taste of the best French artistes and modestes, are gath- FAST BLACK SATINES. 15¢, 20¢, 25¢, 30¢, 35c. The best dyes and the best cloths Second floor, ¢ BOY’S WAISTS--PERCALES. 36 inches wide 1A Worth 18c yard. 1?2 . PERSIAN MULLS. Beautiful assortment, ]5 ~ Worth 25¢. Second floor. C yard.. i Send for our beautifully illustrated Spring Fashion Cata- logue. Mailed free. Send mail orders. Send for samples. IMITATION CHINA SILKS. 3 36 inches wide, 10%c and 15e. Fourth floor. FOR 25c EACH. New Holland Shades, 6 feet long, 36 inches wide, rollers, all complete For 25 Cents Rach. Fourth floor. NEW PORTIER CURTAINS. 3% yards long, soinches wide, all colors, $1.50 Pair New spring designs. spring BILLED THE DAY RECEIVED. Come and sce these wonderful BARGAINS Tre C/Q(’(Z/’L’Sf and ORDERS TEIS WEEK | EASBLS Al HALF COST. brass tipped, chain stay, new sty!(‘S’ Fourth floor, All Bamboo Ease 75 ¢, worth $1.50. All go at les, This week mail orders filled day received, 4 CARPETINGS. SPRING, STYLES. P! O l House in the west that shows exclusive designs in carpets New Scotch / and rugs. and American il We have a dozen other styles of Ease than half the cost. xminsters. Viltons. Brussels. Ingrans, Foreign and Domestic Foreigh and Domestic Best r SpfinglRARE PRICES IFOR BUTTONS. Rich and beautiful settings 15¢C. th 25c, GS. We The sale of Silks and Dress Goods announced during the bad weather of last week, you could not breast the storms and get the bargains. in Pearl, Ivory, Horn, Metal, Gilt, Steel, Shell and Jet. 15c a card of 2 dozen to 50c a dozen buttons. Will Continue Many of THEN FOR MONDAY, APRIL 4TH, heads, feather and-silk moss, ered here in profusion and attractive assortment at very low prices. All new.. Come and see. GUINA SILKS 3, 25 pieces only, new figures, stylish China silks, light and cool, only 35c. New all wo GUTCS st e e NEW DRESS GO0DS browns; grays, etc., beautiful’ mix- — ol cheviots, tans,modes 150c "GUINA SILKS 75 Tl'ey come in all the high colored figures that you see elsewhere for $1 yard, Wedgewale browns, mode shades, worth chevrons, tans, grays, s, etc, all néw spring 75¢ to 85¢ yard..... 1666 § YARD. " GHINA SILKS $1. Full 27 inches wide, stylish figures on the French plaids, new effe cts, fresh styles, 50c. At 50c. best Shanghai silks, that will wear and give > % New and good service. They are worth $1.35. Plain colors genuine Shanghai silks, 27 inches wide, wool, new spring colorings, soft and lustrous, 4 "YOR PRICES LOW. WORKMANSHIP BEST. MATERIALS the NEWEST 85¢ Yard; Worth ¢1.25 elsewhere. beautiful henriettas, all pure 866 YARD. Send for new spring fashion catalogue. AND MOST STYLISH. TUESDAY, APRIL BTH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 86TH WILL SELL OUR OPENING OF WE SFINE MILLINERY This week will be characterizad by an ex« traordinary exhibit of the latest Parisian designs in Bonnets, Reception and Carriage Hats, English Round Hats and Toques ever brought to the west. Send Mail Orders for Hats. Natkan O. Call Aaron V. Menci the president has this authority NN farmer for future delivery of articles belong- John Patterson, John W. Paddock, Jobn | already, but it is feared in some quarters I‘OR POL‘TICAL EFl‘hCT OA LY ing o him or in course of growth, Larson, Warer E. Burdick, Jasper | that, after this action by congress, which at ‘he difference berween this bill and the Woodworth, Alfred I. Morse, | least calls attention to and sanctions the ex- Washbura bill, already described, up to this “alvin \l\; Green, Honry . Wentwortb, erciso of this authoriv, thera would bo point is to be found in” the inclusion in the William Burnett, stus B. Ladd, Bli wholesalo dismissals from the Indian service. i 4 resont bill of cotton and hops among the KCissor. Adaitiohal—Albert A. B. Crandall, | Good agonts will Why the Democrats Desira an Early Vote | P atton an p g Frederick A. Gerber, Kzra H. Little. 1 crenso—James L. Adlett, Jacob Zimmerman, W, T. Russell. ReissueDanielJ. O'Harra, James P. Cumming. osept Morris, James M. Beilor, James T. Smitb. Nathau lackley, Aloazo Ring. Elisha F. Tovey, Noan B. Hix~ son, James A. Stonebraker, Robert 5 LanfordFisher, Benjamin W, Goorge 5. Williams, James I, C. Cathroy, John Tomlinson, James C. Ervin, Charies H. Fernaid, john B. Roberts, Daniel 1. Elisworth, Oliver B. Blodgett, George W. Newman, Edy. C. H. Hydor, Rovert N. White, Robert Shald, Gottfried Wals, Abol ‘A. Wiederholt, Samuel B. Halmer, Ira S, Levi McDonaldson, Additional—Harcey K. IT ADVE! Some of the Aq: fncident to Pro- ducing Sugar Beets, Wasmisaroy, D, C.. April 2.—(Special Telegram to Tue Bre.]—Senators Sanders of Montana and Shoup and Dubois of Idaho, held a consultation today, regarding the best moans to sccure the establishment of beet sugar factories 1 thoso states. They are impressed with tho great importauce of stimulating tho boet sugar industry 1n ths west, and are extremely auxious that the .\ | states shall offer strong inducements which - | will secure a number of beet sugar factories Spott, William Lemon, Shepherd Shaw, i Jonn ' Mareland, Joss Spere, Jool H. Dyer, | West of the Rocky mountains. Ira S, Carr, Alffed L. Frantz, Jool P, Os: | When Heory T. Oxnard of Grand Island, borne. Increaso—O'Wald Bruce, William | Neb., was in tho city for a day some weeks LPiteh, William Bryant, John A, Sl)ilemflll, John Gresman, John I. Miller, Jefferson Utterback, John KKotb, David I, Ellis, Josso Merideth, Jawes McDonald, Original widows, ete,—John Griffith, father, South Dakota: Original -Preston Sharp, Ruansom Walter, Georgo W. 1. Surigley. Supplemental—Milton M. Vrice. Increaso - Nathan C. Cathoon, ago ho was interviewed by a number of western senators and congressmen, with a view to induce him to look over the field for the production and manufacture of beet sugar in Minnesots, North and South Dakota, Montana and Idaho. Senator Dubols stated that he did not see why other states besides d ska shouldnot have the cxtended ad- isement which bad been given Nebraska through the establisnment and successful operation of its two great beet sugar factor- 1es ut Grand Island and Norfolk. The debates in congress, the discussion in the agricultural papers, the interviews 1n_the press, and the notoriety given to Nebraska's beet sugar factories through the bulletins of the Agricultural department have been worth, in tho opinion of Senators Dubois, Sanders und Washbura, hundreds of thousands of dollars to the state of Nebraska in advertis- ing 1ts resources and bringing it prominently before capitalists of the east as a rich field EXONERATING IN BOURKE, His Accusers Must Stand Trinl Before a Court-Martial Is € & Wasmixaroy, D. O, April 2.—|Speclal Telegram to Tue Bek) — The predicted court-martial for Captain John G. Bourke of the ‘Lhird cavalry on charges of oppres- sion of citizens of the United Statesin Texas duriug his recent vigorous supprossion of the Garza surrection, is not likely to be sum- moned for some time to come. General Stan- for diversified agriculture, lln,v ‘cu?lvu:lfldmg "“’m ';::";:‘“‘“:‘ oo | Sonutor Sandors said, tais afternoon, Pexas,. has mado & rop iene that Montana was anxious for a chance to Schofield, from whioh it appears tho | show Lhat shie wus (he equal of Nebraska as chargos agaiust Bourke wero praferrod | a ficld for sugar manufacture and that bo by Moxican citizens who have aided | lad n"'am:!;u;': ,0he woulg (Sadly ?"{"a“ and abetted Garza's band in violating the 3 0. IAtrogle. e ea e tawa ot Tho United Staos U bhe | tion of the industry within her limits, Ho added that the value to the state as a puro matter of advertisement of the operation of the two great factories which were almost kept before the public could scarcely be computed in dollars aud cents. “*You were very lucky,’ be said, ‘‘to get the plants, and are luckier still to keep them under a tariff discussion i which their value is almost daily referred to in the public prints as an evidonce of Nebraska's agricui tural resources.”” statement made by Captain Bourke has been oout by the invesugation of General The men who preferrad tho chiarges ptain Bourke are now being tried vil authorities of Texas for viola- ucn of the neutrality laws. In consequence of General Stanley’s statemont, (iencral Schofiel4 submitted the matter to Secretary of War Elkins with the recommendation that no action be taken by the military wu- thorities with rogard to these trumped up charges against Captain Bourke until after the conclusion of the civil proceedings against bis accusers, Charge the Pollce with Corrupti New Yous, April 1.—The grand jury, which has been sitting during the March term and iuvesuigating the evideuce pre- sented by Rev, ogents us to Will Not Disturb the Service, Wasmingtos, D, C., April 2.-[Special Telegram to Tue Bee.] -1t was sald today, by oue who has talked 1o the president upon the subject, that the chief executive does not intend to take advantage of the extra author- ity cited him by the provision in tke ludian appropriation bill authorizing the presiden to detail army officers o act as lodi Lr, Parkhurt and his the existence liog sud disorderly houses, as well as the general violation of the excise laws without interference by the po- lice, brought in @ presentment at § o'clock this afteruoon which scorcs the peiice offi- c{lln most severely, sud in plain words charge: of gamb- them with' corruption. Recorder agents, except in cases where there is | Smythe said be would call the attention of £00d reasous why an wrmny officer would be | the proper authorities to the presentments better for the place than a civilian, Iu poiut | without delay, articles which may not be dealt in through futures and options. ‘The remainder of this bill is subsl.nnlmllf' similar to the Washburn measure, 1t provides for the same tax upon dealers in futures and options, of a $1,000 feo and 5 cents per pound, or 20 cents per bushel, upon each of the articles dealt in, and also provides the necessary machinery for the colicction of the taxes, the publicity of the rocords of transactions, and the enforcoment of the law in other respects in even greater in detail than the Washburn bill. The report submitted recites the well known objects sought by the proposed legislation, attacks ‘snort sellers,” bucket shops and dealers in puts and calls, and asserts that tho bill, if made a law, will' add to the genersl on Springey’s Free Wool Bill, ANOTHER ANTI-OPTION BILL REPORTED It Is a Substitute for the Hatch Measure— Causes for Outbreaks on the Mexican Border—An Important Decision by Secretary Noble, Wasmixaroy, D. €., Aprit 2.—The general discussion on the tariff bills closed today. If the programe, as agreed upon by the leaders, 18 carried out the consideration of the free wool bili under the five minutes rule, will be- gin Monday, Itis generally believed that it will be passed later in the wesk. Itis de- sired to pass Mr. Springer’s bill beforo the Rnode Island electior: on Wednesday for the political effect that it may havo in that state, and unless the republicans make a vigorous opposition and insist upon the consideration of the various amendments under the five minutes rule, the final vote on the passage of the measure will probably be taken not later thau Tuesday. The first speaker.today was Mr. McKinney of New Hampshiye, who favored the bill and attacked the prm}«juyu tariff system, JORDER, Istimate of a Portion of the Population There Wasmingrox, D. C., April 2.—General Stanley In forwarding to tho War depart- ment the report of Captain Chase in regard 10 the Garza campaign, say “It must bo remembered that a very large percentage of tho population along the Texas border is made up of escaped convicts and murderers from Mexico and of Mexican citizens, who have noregard for law and order, and who readily join in any excitement in opposition to the government. A singular feature is that the rich Mexicans who own and control large ranches iu southern Texas and claim every protection of the American laws, give their influence und furnish means o support almost Any measure against our government or that of Mexico.” In conclusion Gieneral Stanley says: “All bands or organized forces in violation of the peutrality laws have been wholly dissipated. ‘The supporters who reside in the disirict af- fected by the revolutionary movements have been ferreted out and they are now uander houd to auswer charges made ugainst them for siding ana abetting the revolution. The work that reinains is wholly in the province of sLeriffs and arshals in their various counties and districts, but the presence of many troops as possible along the Rio Grando frontier 1s very essential and will be for some time to come,’ Mr. Wilson of Missouri had a few minutes accorded him, and Jp those few minutes ho made an nterestiy speech in favor of the Dill, Mr. Cummings advocated the bill, Mr. Burrows of Michigan, a member of the committec on ways and means, followed in opposition to the bill, Mr. Bryan of Wistonsin and Mr. De Ar- mond of Missvurl favored the bill. The houto thenjagjourned, FUTURKES AND OPTIONS, Another Bill to Héghlate Dealings Therein Reported trom Co ttee, Wasmixarox, D)€, April 2—A bill was reported from thd chmmittee on agriculture 8s a substitute forthe Hatch bill and other measures before the committee defining fu- tures and options aad imposing special taxes on dealers therein, ‘The bill is & voluminous document, comprising fifteen sections, Its provisions may be briefly stated as follows: T'he wora “options” is to be understood to mean any contrast under which a party quires the right or privilege, but Rau Investigation. WAsINGTON, D, C., April 2.—In the pen- sion oftice Investigation today Commissioner Raum said that he knew of one case, aud there imight b2 more, in which relatives of pension attorneys were employed in tho pen- sion oftico, Wherever he knew of such rela- tionship he would keep the claims of the at ne- is not . tornoy from bis relative, though this thereby obligated, to deliver at a future ime | \i,giip might perhaps cause lusido in- or witnin a designated period, raw or unman- | formation, = whic should mnot reach ufactured cotton, hops, wueat, corn, oats, | an attorney. V'ue commissioner said the record showed that he had been absent from the oftice 147 days in the last two years and four months. Mr. Enloe having asking a question impiy ing that the peasion office bad at one time last year slowed up on account of the condi tion of the public treasury, the commissioner replied that he had uover feit any embarrass- rye, barley, grass seed, flax seed, pork, lard, bacon and other edible products of swine. The word “futures" is understood to mean @ contract whereby a party agrees to sell or deliver at & future time or within a desig nated period any of the above named arti cles when he is not the owner of the articles ment a5 10 tho stute of the treasury; tuat or has not acquired by purchase the right of | Secretary I'oster had made him 1o sugges- thelr future possession, provided that his is | tion on the subject and that he had ne: not to apply 1o & government, stale or muni- held back a single pension case, and did not cipal contract, uor 1o a coutract made vy & inteud to doso. Wuile he was cowmissioner I he intended to allow just as many certificatcs | 8s could be properly” adjuaicated with tho | force of the ofice. I IT WAS ENTIRELY T00 DAMP Mr. Smith Tried the Missouri for a Winding Sheet, but Weakened, SIMPSOM SAT DOWN ON. Speaker Crisp Refuses to Kansas Statos Wasmineroy, D. C., April 2 —During fili- bustering tactics which occupied tho atteu- tion of the house during the morning hours, Simpson of Kansas arose and *desired to introduco the following resolution for imme- diate consideration,” The resolution which the farmer’s allance gentleman desired to present was the verbal petard formulated somo days ago by Iepresentativo Watson, Recogmize the an. DESIRE FOR ANGELIC HONORS COOLED After Leaping Into the Cold Embrace of Denth as Represented by the Dark Waters, lo Quickly Swam Ashore, leader ~ of tho people's party in the nouse aund which has served as the bete mnoir of the spoaker and H. 1%, Smith, a young man well known Jn police circles, attempted to commit suicide ubout § o'clock last evening by jurping from the center of the Douglas street bridge into the river, About fifteen minutes bofore 8 Smith ap- peared nt the watchman’s house, and after talking o moment, coolly remarked thut ho Was going to jump iuto the river in order to end his life, The guards on duty merely laughed at the remark and paid no attention to it, as they saw that Smith was considerably under the influcnco of liquor. After a few moments® conversation on other subjects Smith started across the big bridge, and sure cuough when the center span was reache:d he quickly casy asido his coat and hat and climbed upon the iron railing, Justa moment did ho hesitate, and then, democratic members of the committes on judiclary ever since. It is but fow words in length, but it curtly directs tho committoo on judiciary to report Watson's anti-Pinker- ton resolution, which has becn slumbering in that committee for the past three months, “The chair will nov_recognize the gentle- mun for that purpose,” was the response of Crisp, who probubly divined the character of the resolution and which could be ouly considered by unanimous consent. Rendered an 1 WasuiNaros, D, C., Aprii 2.—Seerotary Noble hos aecided the case of tho New Or- leans Pacifio railway ugainst Alice Saucer, and also the Now Orleans Pacific case, both involviug the sume questions. Tao secrotary holds, in effect, that tho act of July 14, 1840, forfeiting the grant of 1876 to Lousiuua for the benelit of the New Orleans, Opelousus & Great Westorn ruilway, operated 10 reinyest the title to the lands offected in the Uuited Stutes, Ho also holds that - no suit | clasping his Lands above his head, be gavea is mecossary to set mside the | leap into the uir and sbot straight downward cevtification mado under tho original | into the sluggish w X ters of the muddy Nis- grantiog act. The effect of tuis decision is 1o traustor the utle to the lunds involved to the New Orleans Pacitic under the uct of souri, It was quite warm erough for comfort, and 1871, This decision is regarded as | When Smith arose to the surface he struck t, as it directly affects the title to | out good and hurd for the shore. thousand acros of land in Alabama, | The watchmon in the lumber yards ncar and practically decides a largo nuwmber of the bridge heard the splash and assisted the would-be self-murderer to the sbore, He was taken into @ shanty noar the foot of Howard street aud the police station noti- tied. The patrol wagon went down and con- veyed the young man aud his dripping gar- meuts to the city juil. When asked the cause for such an attempy on bis life, Smith said that luck wus againsy him and he wanted to go up with the angels and belp push clouds, After being registered and charged with being drunk and attempting to comimit sui- cide, Smith laid down on a bench, wrapped himself in blaukets and went Lo sleep as it nothing hiad happened. similar cases origiuating in otber scctions of the country, Mil WASHINGTO: ., April Senator Milis of Texas fuirly enterod upon lis sor atorial auties woday and rccepted as his com mittee assignment tho places vacated by the retivement of his predecessor, Senator (uil ton, 11e will thus be a member of the com miltees on coast defenscs, mines aod wiu ud postoflices and postroads, S ills ulso appoiuted as his private sec- O'Brien Moore, the heaa of the bureau of the St. Louis 1te public, - Mr. Moore was ouo of Mr, mills' earuest supporters during tho speakership contest, Kecog sident. Wasmixarox, D. C., April 2.~ The presi- deut uas recognized Peter Bering Nelson as vice consul of Denmark ot Racine, for the state of Wisconsin, retary Washington e Distriet Convention Tuesduy. A district conveution of the Boys and Girls Mational Howe sud Employment asso- ciation will meet at U:30) Tuesday mornive at the Unton Christiun mission in Counei Bluffs, The pastors of Council Bluffs churches are ucged 1o sppoint two ladies and two genticmen 10 act with cach pastor am delegates to the convention, Colonel Alexander Hoagland, president ot the association, will address a mceting 1o be held this evening at the Kirst Mothodiss chureh in Council Dlufts, iched s A Vagrant, iLLeRssUna, O., April 2. A mob lynched 40 unknown negro yesterday, hangiog bim 10 8 tree, Ho had buen ubout the town a fow weelss and had been ordered Lo leave. He baa lingered wbout people’s doorsteps sud sunoyed them in VArious ways, W