Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 15, 1892, Page 1

TWENTY—FIRST Y OMAHA, WEDNI DAY MORNING, JUNE 15, 1892, DISASTER FOLLOWS DISASTER Wind and Wave, Fire and Flood, Leave Destruction in Their Wake, GALVA, ILLINOIS, 1S BADLY DAMAGED One Mau 18 Tnstantly Killed and Many Persons Badly Tnjured—Eight Fatali- tien In Chicago—Twenty Killed on a Steamer, Garesnen, 1L, June 14,—There passed through the northeastern part of tuls (Knox) county about 8 o'clock yesterday evening, a most destructive tornado, and ruin was left all along its path. It scems to have first made its appearance northwest of Galva. About 7:30 o'clock threatening clouds wore noticod in the west approach- jug one another, and tho tornado resulted from thoir junction, Its courso was south and east through the city, and the main boay of the storm passed along the main business street. It came with such suddenness that tho citizons had not time in which to fly to places of safety. At the Fremont church thero was assembled & congregation, in the rink there was gatheziug a committeo for a Fourth of July celeorsion, The church was quickly a mass of riins and the congregation was im- prisoned. A number were injured, one aan- gerously. The rink was blown down but those inside managed to escape without in- jury. Had the storm come a few moments later many would have been in this building and a great loss of life would surely have re- sulted. Accompanied by Midulght Davkness The storm was accompanied by midnight darkness and an awful sweep of wind that carried everything before it. Nearly every business house along the principal strect ‘was unroofed and the stocks of goods were badly damaged by the floods of water fall- mg. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy roundhouse was totally wrecked. The G.W. Barnout elevator near by was unroofed and 10,000 bushels of grain deluged with water. The Iock Island depot went next. The tall steeple of the Baptist church was cut off and hurled into the street. The Congrega- tional ehurch was also badly injured. The saddest feature occirred at August Otsen’s house. There were in the house at the time Mr. and Mrs. Olsen, Charles Olsen and four others. The residence suddenly collapsed, killing Mr. Olsen instaotly, tho others escaping by a miracle. ‘The town today is in a state of demoraliza- tion. Business is complotely suspended and tho streets aro filica with debris of every description. 'The stores are more or less in ruins. There is hardly a residonce but what will need repairs, Tho damace is estimated at $200,000. List of the Injure Considering the number of buildings wrecked, it is surprising that there was not a greater loss of life. Mr. Olsen was the only one lnlled. The injured are as follows Gronit EiicksoN, hip injured and arm broken. Mus. Auneir Enioxsoy, hurt internally. Mus. Jonx EICKxox, burt in the back and head. Mus. HErMAN ANDERSON, hurt internally. M. and Mus, Noan Yances, slightly in- jured, O. M. HempstEAD, hurt about the head. Ixxest RickereoN, leg broken, Avngnr Ericksos, hurt interaally. HULDAI, CaR1SON, log Drokon. Newnie Morive, hurt internally. Mr. and Mis. Oscal Ericisos, slighily in- jured. The treos in Washington and Central parks were brokon an¢ uprooted and the parke were ruined beyond redemption, The velocity of tho wind was extraordinars; cars were blown from the tracke. A car of stock was pushed along the track and off the switch. Windows all over the town were blown in. Its Further Career of Destruction. South of Galva a large tres was plucked up by the roots and_carried sixty feot. The southeast part of Galva suffered most se- verely. Alter leaving Gulva the tornado went in a southeasterly direction, accord- ing to some following Walnut creek. From all accounts it must have been three or four wiles 10 width. It pussed three and a half miles from Alton. The large brick house of Mrs. Jones crumbled to pieces. Washington Duubar's Jarwe barn was blown down and a number of head of line stock were killed, He estimates his damnge at §3,000, At Alton the roar of the storm could be plainly heard and was fearful. Northeast of hat city three barns were blown down and lightor dwellings forced from their founda- tions; fences were blown away, orchards prostrated and ruined and crops levelled. The Peterson house was blown away. G. H. Cole's barn was torn to pleces. Whon the wind struck Clause Peterson’s fence it performed a curious operation, cutting it in wo. The storm in the vicinity of Lafayette is said to have veen severe. But the damagoe ‘was less than farther north, ¥anic in a © 5 It was in the Freo Mothodist church in Galva that most of those injured were burt, This old building 15 in tho southonst part of town. A largo congrogation was assomblod, but “on seeing and hearlog the storm tho audience startod to run out. Nearly all oscapod excopt thoso whose namos are given in the list of injured, Tho edifico was roduced to kindling wood . Mrs. Gust Johnson, whoso husband was badly injured, had a thrilling experience. When the storm was near the house ho started to run whilo she lay down_closo to the wall. He was siricken down. The only part of the houso left standing 'vas the wail close to which Mrs. Johuson was lying. When founa sho was unconscious from fright. Not s trace is left of a fine houso that stood a mile west of Galva, Maine ¥ Casrixg, Me., June 14, —A cyclons struck West Brooksville yosterday. The rear end of George Giray's stora was moved six feot, Dridgo rails were twisted and bent over and planks on Grange wharves were blown away. A smckoe stack oo the Bugdaull lumber mill wus blows down, Ooe hundred and fifty thousaud fect of lumber was blown away and joists blown through a window kuocked Mrs. Gray senseless aud injured her some- what. Minor damugo was caused all about the vicinity. Hail stones fell the size of FoLIuS OgES. Other Conflugrations, Liverroo, June 14.—Fire sarted iu the cotton taken from tho stemmer Guido from Now Ydvk and communicated to a bouse filled with graiv, lard und other valuabie products. Loss, §125,000. Puitaveirua, Pa., June 14.—The works of the M. Earet company, deslers iu coal tar sud roofiig material, were buroed last mght. Loss, $700,000 Missoula Flonded by the Missourl, Missovra, Mont., June I4.—The river is bigher thau for a unumber of years. The electrio light plant is flooded and the town was in darkness last nighe. The lower part ofthe town Is flooded and the people huve left tneir houses, Tho raliroads are washed @uL aud the wires are down. Earthquake Shocks in Calltornis, SaN Fraxcisco, Cal, Juno 14.—Heavy sarthquake shocks were felt at Riverside, Bauta Ana and otber California poiuts eariy Ahls woroing. e She Was u Wholesule Blackmgller. ViENNA, June 14.-The irjal has opeved at Bt. Poelten, Austria, of & womsn acsused M levying blackmail ou sixtesa residonts of the town, whom she charged with baving immoral relations with her daughter, aged 15 yeurs of ago. Fleven divorce casos have al- rendy risen out of the procoedings. — CITIZENS. ror Bou. Amerion Natlonal Soclety Preparing to Fight Austrian Oppressio CrpAR RAPins, Ta., June 14.— | Special Tel- egram to Tne Bee, |—An important mocting of the executive committes of the Bohemian American National society has been held here. There were present, President L. J. Palda of this city, Vice President John Rosicky of Omaha, Secretary B. Simek of Towa City, and Labrarian F. B, Zdruvek of Chicago. Definite steps were taken toward the es- tablishment of a news bureau in Prague, Bohemia, the object of whicn is the dissemi- natiou of correct reports councerning Bohemian mattors in general and those per. taining to the present strugglo of the Bo- homian people against Austrian oppression i particular, The reports whica have hithorto been seut out eamo from prejudiced sources, and tho resuit of this stop will be that the Associated Press will receive cor- reet reports, which will set fortn the efforts of the Bohemians in tneir true light, The publication of u history of Bohomia written in English, by Mr. Vickers of Chicago, was assured by the action of the executive com- mittee, which decided to purchase at leust 200 volumes for distribution, The objeet of this work, which is free from the prejudice which macks most of the histories of Bo- hemia written by her enomies, is to bring to the notice of Knglisn reading peoplo the struggles of Bohemians for the liberty of both mind and bouy. ‘Tho most important step which was taken was the establishment of an Englsh paper, which is to be the mouthpiece of the na- tional committee. The meetiug was one of decp significance, and the work transacted will be wore fully carried out and comploted Nt the national meeting, whicn will be held in Chicngo next November, boginning Thanksgiving day. At present the national committee 1 mado up of orly fiftcen mom- bers, but the convention at Cticago will bo attended by delegates from ail the Bohomian organizations in America. Class Day at lowa's University. Towa City, In., June 14.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bre.|—Yesterday the Towa uni- vorsity was given over to the exercises of clase day. The class of 01 aistinguished it- self in muny erarcisos. All the university students and citizens were excited over a weil suthenticated rumor that a prominent Iowan hud given a donation 0f$250,000 as a trust fund to the Stato uni- versity, from which he graduated seventcen yoars ago. No definite contirmation of tho rumor could be obtainea tonizht, but every one boves 1t will be made. Tho control of the university is now aimost entirely in tho hands of its alumni, and as the latter are now here in large numbors it looks as if something will ho done in this line. ‘ihe past year has boen the most prosperous iu all the history of the school Bankers 9 Davesroxr, I, June 14.—[Special Tole- gram to Tux: Bek.|—The annual conventions of the Iowa Bankers association and the Towa Pharmaceutical assoctation wore called to order here today., A hundred and firty bankers and over 100 druggists ave here. The session of each association will last over Weinesday. Town Churchmen Onestoy, Ia., June 14.— [Special Telezram to Tur Bek.| —The annual couvention of the Southwest ITowa Christian churches con- vened here today. 1'hree sessious daily will be held, commencing tomorrow. Special lec- tures will be dolivered at evening moetings. et. Town Physicinns in Sessi Cepar Ravins, In., June 14.—[Special Telegram to Ti Ber.|—The semi-aunual meeting of the lowa Medical society was held heve this aftercoon with o largo num- ber of prominent physicians in_attendauce. A number of valuable papers weve read. Boand Over to the Grand Jury. Missovnt VarLey, fa., June 14.—[Special Telogram to Tie Bee.|—Thomes Slater and Cintha Gray were arrested today on the chargo of adultery. Justice Carlisle bound thor over to appear beforo the next grand jury. Towa's Hall Storm. Crestoy, Ta., June 14.—[Special Tolegram to Tk BEE. |—An oxtensive hail storm vis- ited the section north of nhere yesterday. The storm is reported as very severe and crops are injured. e KMAN-AMERICANS, OomAIA'S They May be Favored With a Consul in tho ature. Wasiny D. C., June 14.—[Special Telegram to Tuie Bee. |—Mr. Vou Holleben, the German minister to the Unitea States, has replied to the requast of the Gorman- American colonists of Omana and vicinity asking for the appointment of a German con- 6ul, vhich was forwarded to bim by Senator Munderson. Mr. Von Holleben says ho is unable to give a defluite auswer to the peti- tion at tho present timo for tho roason that the matter must by first_approved by the forcign office at Herlin, He says, howover, that he will lay tho matter before the imper: ial government and endeavor to securo fa vorable action upon it. Ho 18 sorry that ho will not be able to have a further conversation with Mr. Manderson on tho subject because of s approuching departure for iSuropo on a prolonged leave of absonco, but hio read the document with great pleasure for the reason that tho inter- cst manifostod by the governor of Nebrasku and other prominent citizens in tio estab- lishment of such cousulates shows that they desire to maiutain friondly relations with Germany, He concludes by requesting that tho signers of the petition bo thankod for calling the matier to his atteation, Mujor J. W. Paddock of Omalia, who was in the city Suuday, has cone to New York to attend a meeting of the board of airectors of the Union Pacific Kailcoad company. Mr. C. B. Hufield has been appointed post- master at the fourth elass oftice of Gleurock, Convorse county, Wy Hon. Semuel 'Rinaker of the firm of Driggs, Bibb & Rinaker of Beatrice is in the city. - Political Notes, 1. H. Goodnight Lu» been renowminatod for congress by tho democrats of the Taird Ken- tucky district. E. L. Anthony, democrat, will fill the un expired term of ex-Congressman, now Sen- ator Roger Q. Mills of Texas, Nightand day shifts aro kept ousily em- ployed ropairiug the damage done o the democratic wigwam at Chicago. 0. 0. Stealy, the Washington corre- spondent of tho Loaisville Courier-Journal, thiuks that Cloveland will bave a walkaway iu the Chicago convention. The democratic state convention of Obio will meet at Columbus this morning and numinate s state ticket and select four dele gates-at-largo to the national convention, ‘The advauce guard of tho Town delegation to the national’ democratic couvention has reached Chicago, and with it & large and noisy Boies boow. Otber delegatioas ure ex peoted 1o arvive thero tolay. The farmers alliaacs convention of tho Seoventh Kausas district bas renominated Jorry Simpson for congress. The allian urty of the Fourth distriot has endorsed E 3. Whartop, the nowminee of the democratic party, for congross. ‘The I{ansas state couvention of the farmers alllanca will convene today at Wichita, The all-absorbing question will be “Shall the farwers allianca fuse with tne democrats” In onoor two congressional aistricts this bas been ulready done, Not satisfied with one conveatipn, Miune- apolis, siuce the storm of Monday nignt, which played havoe with the Chicago wig: wain, bas made an earnest plea for the na- tional democratic couvention, offering the use of its convention hall free of all charges and boldiog out other inducoments, NURDERED AN OLD WOMAN Terrible Work of Threo Masked Villains at Suparior, Neb DELIBERATELY STABBED TO DEATH dred Dollars Reward Offered the Apprehension of the Criminnls— Developments ews Notes. Neb., June 14.—[Special to Tun Ber. |~ Governor Boyd this afternoon issued a proclamation offering a reward of 00 for tho approhension of the parties who mur- dered Mrs. Elizabeth Owen near Superior, in Nuckolls county, on or about the night of The motives for the commission of the crime are still shrouded Nothing had been reporied to the newspapers in regard to the tragedy. was brought to the notice ot Governor Boyd by the following letter from the coroner of Nuckolls count in mystery. of the state write to inforii you of u murd d utSuperior, Neb. riday or Sat- died from her in- 1o or 4, that Siys thaton Priday or Siturday could nov exactly fix tho nieht) ke into her room and took her out from lier home. thit she lost_ner reason just then cnuse or other, and knew no more until found Sunduy by i neighbor, who be when lie ud not seen her around for u couple hola tho inquest The doctors bruised over the Ame suspicious 1 was called Wo hiad an wutopsy. Tound that sho head, arms anid legs, abdomen which oxtended down to the bowels, Dut must have siipped Fho died from concussion 1 spinal cord. She was 81 years o, und wus strong and ragged She had a stab of the brain old, lived aion The vordict of the coroner's jury was that 15 oame to her dewth by or instraments unknown to them fn the hinds of some uNKknOWnN Purson or Mrs Elizabeth O re are strong suspleic pirties and wo nitted the de that wiy thi s pointing to sov- She further stated that two of the persons were dressed in Yours obedientl, J. E. BArkerr, County Coroner. Important Case Decided, The supreme court has handed down an opinion of considerable importance to the Tho caso_referred to is tho somowhat celovrated one of the city The defendant was arrosted for keeping his saloon open on the day of a was tried in justice He took the woman's clothe: city of Lincolu. Gus Saunders. court and tined £100 ana costs. case to the district court, his defense being clating to the closing of saloons on elcetion day dia not apply to special elec- tion days cailed by the city. in the distrist court and now the supreme court decides ugainst hum. Class Day Exerc! The annual cluss day exere university took place at nouse tmis forenoon, tho auditoria lerios being filled with “I'ho exercises wereinaugurated by George L. Sheldon with an address, follow: solo, *“Fremolo,” Leroy E. Troyerand J. C. Porterrield read well proparaa histories of the class. Mullon tollowed with a vocal solo, “Loye’s Old Sweet Soag.” man road a humorous cssay entitied “Mrs, which was by tho audience. J. C. Porterfiold sang Bandi's Lifo” in a pleasing manuer. Minaie H. DePue’s recitation, " was well received. oration was' delivered by Williams and the program was comploted by a piano duet, “Tho Jolly 0s Charlotte Andrus and Minnie DePuo, ho closing oxorcises of class day took place on the university campus this after- ‘The final commoncement exercises will take place tomorrow. that the law He lost his case ses of the State we Funke opera large auaience. d by a piano Miss Louise Josephuine Tree: “A_College Unomas . Blacksmiths,” by Wow Hastings Will € HasTiNGS, Neb., June 14, Bere. ] —Fourth of July will be celebrated in Hastings as it never has been in this section Two base ball games, the state annual meoting of the Nobraska division of the League ot American tor or twoand a display of fireworks in the evening will be the program. The ofticial program of thé races of the [Special to Tne of the state. Wheelmen, an ora- First prize, bicycle shoos; second, shoo set. prize, traveling case: second, ¢up and sau- Third—One mile safety, oven. First prize, silver cup; second, kat; third, mirror, First prizo, solid eold medal; secoud, silver medal; third, chair. Fifth—Two mile safety, open. pair bieyele hose. sth—Two mile safoty, handicap. prize, sitk umbrella; third, box of cigars. Seventh—-One wmile safety, bicyeie shoes; championship. medal; third, razor, Eigth—Ono First prize, sik umbreila; box of cigars. ve mile ordin r medal; sceond, Leaguo of Amer- ican Wheelmeu wateh charm; third, bicyclo second, Victor Tenth—Two safety championship. First prize, gold medal with diamond set- second, gold Eleventn -Five mile Iirat prize, solid gold chain; second, bicycle tamp; third, box of cigars, In addition a road race of from ten to fif- ¢ill be run during the day. city will be turnea over temporarily to the lurge crowa which, owing partially” to re- duced rates on the railroads, it is expected will be in attendance, nandicap racos will close June otner Juue 30. M. A, Hartigan, jr., who is corresponding secretary of branch, will bo plessed to give any desired informaution, Entries for the two the Hastings Thieves Disturbed, Neb.,, June 14 Nenraska Ciry, to Tuk Ber. | —Charles Jones was captured Suuday mght while about to purloin several dozen chickens trom the hen house of Sher- man Roush, in Wyoming precinct. were soveral other men with Jones, but thoy escaped. Jones was brought to this city vesterday, and warrants were sworn out for Lon Moore and two or three others, was arrested, but ot away from the deputy sheriff just as thav ofticial was about to take hiw ioto the sherifl’s ofice, lively sprintiog wateh, the ing four shots in an to stop the fugitive. down and tanded in jal. Then eusued a deputy sherift unsuccessful attempt Moore wus finally run dghty Feet, June 14.—[Special Tele- gram to Tug Bee.|--While cleaning out a wiles nortu of here yestorday W. Hardy feli eighty foet to the hottom, the cause of the accideat baing a rope of in- strength to sustaln Both of his logs aud one arm were He was brought to the St. ' hospital in this city foe treatment, but owing 0 is advanced age it 1s feared bis injuriec will prove fatal. Cousnus, Nel 14. — |Speeial tho moeting of Anclent Freo and Accepted Masous of this place held Friday evening, ofticers were elected : Fuller; senior warde melster; junlor the foliowlng R E Arte A B, Taylor; treasur - 1 | | Ewing. All the Mdséus in the viciuity of | Waunete were pri preparatory 1o the organization of & lod that pla WILL WORK rl;t;"rlu-: TICKET. Ponea's Republicaw Prepared to En- ter the € dgn Barty. Poxca, Neb,, Jufie' 14.—(Special to T Bee.|—A large and enthusiastic erowd of prominent republicans met in the Gamble opera house last night and organized a re- publicau club with fifty members and the assurance of doubling that number inside of the next ten days. D& J. M. O'Connell was elected president; Judge A. Roynolds, first vico president; H, P. Lockwood, second vico presideat; W. K. Holmes, secrotary, and E. E. Hatstead, treasuror. Tho club 1s to be known as the McKinley Republican club of Ponca, and will work carly and late for the success of the revuolican nomineos, both state and natiomal, at the polls nexu Novemb Lyoxs, Neb, Jut@ 14.—[Special to T Bee. |—All republicais here aro highly pleased over the nomination of Harrison and Rewd. This coduty will give a good republican majority tais fall. Fresoxt, Neb., June 14.—[Speciual Tele- gram toTut Bre. |~ The Fromont Republican club augurated the éampaign here tonight Ly holdaiug a rousing. ratification moeting, The club has secured a fine large room and establishod permanent campaign headquar- ters. EF'rom the sentiments expressed it is evident tnat republicaus hero are well satis- fled with the nomination of Harrson and Reid. Nebraska Crry, Nab., June 14.—[Special “Telegram o 'Lut BEE |—If anyone who had an ides that tho nomination of ‘Harrison and Reid was not satisfactory to Otoe county republicans they should hive attended tho ratification meoting in this city tonignt on the corner of Lighth street and Central aveoue, under the auspices of the Young Men's IRopublican club, Snch a apontancous burst of enthusiasm has never been secn in this city bafore. Bonfires, fireworks, music, crackers and cannon_ took part. Speeches wero mado by Mayor Schminke, Hon. John C. Watson, M. L. Hayward, C. W. Seymour and F. E, Brown of Syracuse. e name of Harrison was greetod with vells of approval, and the meeting closed with threo rousing cheers for Harrison, Reid and the republican party. Nebraski Sons of Veterans. Davip City, Nob,, Juae 14.—[Special to Tue Bre.)—The second day of the field encampment Sons ot Veterans opened clear and beautiful, while the morning hour was somewhat cool. Theé boys left their tents quite early in anticipation of a day of pleas- uro. On Monday evening the opera house was crowded with & company to witness the “Temple of Fame.” Sineetheopening day the city hus been move largely decorated than bo- fore. Ivery business house is coverea with national colors and poldier emblems from tp to bottom while the docorations ex- tend to many of the private residencos. Tomorrow’s progragis: Work of encamp. ment from § a. m. il noon; afternoon, grand parade of Nebraska disision Sons of Voter- ans: at 1 o'clock grand parade will be formad on the grounds in the following oraer: A. Lincoln post, Grand Army of the Rspubli and all old soldiers present; Daughters of Veteraus, all dram corps’ on grounds, Nebraska division Sons of Vet- erans, Bands will occupy positions in tho parade umder direction of tho principal musician,: After leaving grounds the parade will take the following line of march: [last to Seyenth street, thence south past the Bigh school building to C streot, west on C to Fourth street, north to D, thea cast past Hotel Perkins to Fiftn streot, uorth to K t past grand stand, wheré parade will#be reviewed by Mavor Millor, Colonel Frafik Corrick, General Vifquain and otherdistinguished *visitors, then: west to Fourth, countermarch to I"ifth, then mnorth to S, west to Fourth, then north on Fourtn_to ground, where parade will be dismissed. Drill contest, 4 p. m.; evening dress parade; campfire, ldney's Big Blaze, Sioxey, Neb., June 14.—[Spezial Tel.eram to Tur Bee,|--This morning at 11 o’clock the Metropolitan hotel, situated on Front street, took fire and inside of five minutes the roof was ablaze. The wind was blowing a fearful gale at the time. Oberfelder Bros.” mammoth clothing house, located ou the corner, was in imminent danger. Tho provrietors removed all their stock to a place of safety, but much of the goods are padly damaged. The proprietors were well insured. Chief Engineer Gutirennd and his excellont five department did splenaid work and de serveall the credit. At one time it was revolvors, pocket knives, razors and shoes. Sheriff Trognitz has wired all along the line and a big reward has been offered for their aporebension, Grand Tsland News Notes, Graxp Istaxp, Neb., June 14.—[Special to Tue Br uperintendent Dickinson, Gen- eral Passenger Agent Lomax, Superinten- dent Nichols and Mr, Gould, jr., werein the aity yesterday looking over the new depot and yards. Superintendent Nichols says the depot will be completed in sixty days. Operations at the cauning factory will begin ou the 20th 1nst. The managewent in- tends to put up 1,500,000 cans of corn and 500,000 cans of peas during the coming season, Threo hundred hands will be em- vloyed. | Tecumseh Republicans tify. Tecumsen, Neb,, June 14.—[Special to Tue: Bee, |—The republican ratification meeting was beld here last evening. Judge A. H. Ploget, Rev. P, C. Johuson and other prom- Settled the Tit Beatrice, Neb,, Juno 14.—[Special Tele- gram to Tug Ber |—The quo warranto case of the state of Nebraska ex rel Robert Coulter against Heary C. Stolle was settled and dismissed at the plaintift’s costs in the district court this afteraogn, Tho case was 10 test the titlo to e ofi® of supervisor of 1averside township and has figured more or less in local polities since last fall, General Van Wyek's i3ig Meeting. Neb., dune 14.—Speciul Tele- gram to Tue Bem|—General Van Wyck's moeting at this place tonight was the largest since Edward Rosewster spoke here agalnst probibition. All political parties turned out to hear him. 'Cho geperal made more friends for himselr and the independent cause than sy speaker for yoa Editors Have a Slugging Match, Hot Semxas, 8. D., June 14.—(Special Telegram to Tur Bee.|—The ill feeling be- tween Editor Jones of the Herald and Editor Harris of the Hatehetevlminated in a littie shugging matoh today. Jones now wears an optic in mourniug, bUL the end is yet to come, Fifth District Kepublicans. McCook, Neb., June I4.—|Special Tele- gram to Tuk Bee|—The Fifth district republican convention convenes in this city tomorrow at 2 p, m. Thomas Hurst, Prof. Andrews, W. 5. Kandall and Colonel Giage have arrived and establishad headquarters. Hall Storm Damage. StromspukG, Neb., June 14.—([Special to Tug Bes.|—-Sungay aftersoon at about b o'clock @ hal storm, lasting fully five min- utes, struck this town, but during that time cousiderable damage ' w lights agd growing crops, done 1o window Teovmsen, Neb, June 14.—[Special to Tue Bee |—-Mr. Bothe, 78 years of. age, drank some carbolic acid yesterday, mis- takivg i for brandy. ke will recover, feared the town was doomed. Burglars last night broke into the storo of the Oberfelder brothers and stole a lot of inent speakers, among them several strong Blaine mon, addressed the crowd. A list of 106 namos was secured for the organization of u republican club. Tne republicans here aro cuthusiastic over the Harrison and Keid ticket aud predict a splendid victory. i NUMBER 363 line saluting the review| 2 Moers with low- erod colors, the offfcers 1 _ e limo saluting with their swords at <% sent. General Brooke, commander ¢ w10 Dopartment of the Platte, &toof & a the conter of tho first balcony | = tho Paxton, tho chfef reviewing of = whiloon his TACKLED ACTIVE DRILLING Militiamen Begin the Race for tho Na tional Encampment Prizas, right stod Governor J. L ¥d, and to his right was Colonel Waldrd mmanding tho militia of Arkans Bel these gentle- " men was tho staft of generai of tho SOME SPLENDID EXHIBITIONS GIVEN | ity "Colonel Hughos, sel Shoridan, — Major Benham, Colonel B Major Bell, olouel Bird, Dr daley, Cap: Lima Guards, Lineoln Cadets and Indian- | 1y worden, Cant Himphre apolis Artillery Start the Contest—A Great Street Parade—The Big Sham Battle Today. Captain _ Ayors, Cu Garrard, Governor Boyd received the swpport of Lieu- tenaut Colonel Mulford, fuspector general of the Nebraska National 'guard, and Colonel Glick, aide-de-camp. There woro ladios, t0o, who, in their summer finory, gave a_pretty touch of color to the scene, vielng with one another in displaying conspicuously the dif foront colors of the companics, for whom their uro standing as sponsors and chaperones. Amorng those present on the balcony wero AMus, Brooke, Mrs, Sheridan, Miss Greenleaf of Washiugton, Mrs. Bird, Mrs, Worden, Mrs. Galo, Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Ernest Riall, Miss Orchard, Mrs. Ayers, Mrs, Rodman, Mrs. Bradloy, Mrs: Summors, Mrs, Boyd, ' Mrs. Biorbowor, Mrs, Miss '~ Boyd, Mrs. Gowin, Miss rie Summers, Miss Mabel Balcombe, Miss Van Tassell of Cheyenne; General Wickham, adjutant gen- eral of Missouri; Mr. and Mrs, C. J. Groene, Julius Moyer, Jobn I3, Aitchison, Mr, B, L Bierbower, Dr. Miller, A. P, Nicholas, irnest Riall and Mr' Beckwith of New York, At 745 o'clock the parade was dismissed at Sixteonth and Farnam, and the compies indiviaually sought their way back to camp. "Che puvade was vary much of a rovelation, both as to the regulars ana the guardsmen. 1t is not often thata parade of the entire Second infantry is to ba scen in the streets of Omaba and 1t was appreciatod uccord- ingly. The precision with which the guards- men moved elicited much favorable com- ment, and tho fancy evolutions of the gaily attired zouaves und tho sturdy marching of the artillery came in for their share of praise. Sham Battle Today, Tho big bill today 1s the sham battle, which is to bo a nineteenth century roproduction of the world-famed battle of Marathon. tho conflict between 10,000 Greeks under Milti- ades and 60,000 Persians unaer Artaphernes. Its aim is to practicaily demonstrate the suc- cess of Miltiades' scheme of bunching troops 80 that with a vastly inferior force he de- feated his powerful aoversary, The forces on Omaha’s field ot Marathon will be commanded on both sides by officars of tha regular army, acd under those,gen- erals of modarn warfare will bo reproduced the wonderful battie in which a small army beat a big one. All pbranches will partici- pate, tho regulars and militia, infan- try ‘and artillery. Of the latter thero will be both field pieces and machine guns, and the roar of the caunon, the buzz of the Gutlings and the rattle of the musketry will form butapartof a turilling scene. Tho sigoal corps will also be busily at work, and each branch will be given abundaat servico. At the conclusion of the battle there will be exhibition drills by the zouaves, infuntry, artillery and Gatling sections. It wiil bs the bizgest general entortain- ment that will be furnished any day of tho dritl, as guard mount and all the regular features of camp life will bo adhered io in connection with all the spacial numbers on the program, The first tolling work of the competitive drill was done at Camp Brooko vesterday afternoon, threo of the contesting companes ropresenting threo different classes, drilling for forty-five minutes ch beforo three erit- ical judges aud an entuusiastio crowd of spectators, Omaha has boen slow to awake to the im- portunce of this event, but tho indications now point most conclusively to the immedi- ato rocovery of all lost ground, and an im- monso attendance during the romainder of the drll week. The Lama City Guards of Lura, O., w: the first company to drill yesterday after- noon. At 2 o'clock the program was sent Lo Captain Bell, and, according to the rules, ho was allowed just one hour to lovk it over and post bimself on the movements his company was to execute. When the bugle sounded drill call the com- pany entered the parade ground at double quick time. It was dressed in sky blue pantaloous, grey dress coats aud whito plumed helinets. A cheer went up from tue grand stand as the commaund momantarily halted, and after a brief confercace with tho judges the Limas went to work to win the money put up for the best maiden company. Thé men exercised in tho manual of arm: the salutes, marches, obliques and loading and firing, standing, kneeliug and Iying. At the conclusion ot the drill the com- maud was brought to a company front be- fore the judges’ stand, in which the chap- erone, the sponsor and the maids of honor stood. After saluting the company was dis- missed and the officers and men gathered about the fmr women who wore their com- pany colors, Miss Gertrude Clark, the sponsor, pre- sonted Captain Bell with a handsome bou- quet, aund their part of the program was over. Murs, F. K. Kirkendall was the chap- erone of the guards and Miss Wood of Belle- vue, O., and Miss Loujse Squire acted as muids of honor. Nobraska Drilled Handsomely. The University Cadets of Lincoln were the next to answer the bugle's call, and they were drilled on tho program 'that governs the national class, They showed up remarkably well sud atter witnessiug the splendid drill put up no ouo expressed surpriso that they had enterca for tho free-for-all, although this their first experiencé ut a prize drill they showed plainly the painstaking work of Licutenant Pershing, U. S. A., who is tho commanduct of tho University battalion. Though they used no ammunition their firing drill was such as to_elicit round after round of well merited applas They drilled rapidly and were uot caught at the cluse by the bugle. After they were Qismissed Captain Sheldon paid his respects to the lady sovercigus of the compuny, who had watched the drill with the most intense carnestness aud had led the applauso that greoted each carefully executed maoaeuyre. The captain was fairly bowed down with the congratulations and gooa wishes heaped upon him. L PROCLAMA ON. Mayor femls Calls Upon Cltizens to Pat- ronize the Competitive Drill. Owams, Juao 14.—To tho Citizens of Omaha: The National Compatitive Drill association is now holding its encampment in the city of Omana. The formor encamp- ments in other citics aroasea much intorost and enthusiasm, aud the location of the en- campment at Omaha was secured as the rosult of a hard _ struggio. On Wednesday, June 1 W is proposed to give a grand sham battle, which should b largely attended by our citi: zens Rs a fitting acknowledgement of tho loca- tion of tho cncampment in our midst. I, therefore, respectfully urge upon tho bus ness mon of the city 10 close their respective place of business, so far as it is practicable to do so, on \Wednesday afternoon, and that all emploves in tho city desiring to do so, bo allowed to attend the sham battle, aud that our citizens gencrally witucss somo of the competitive drills which have been provided for the present week. Respoctfull, P. Beis, Mayor. Juggled a Big Gu No sooner was the ground cleared than tho grand stand again broko into applause and & glunco down the streot leading to tha camp proper revealed the reason. A dozen artillery- men, wearing tho red stripe of that branch of the service, wero tugging At & cumbersome fiold pieco, and & mo- ment Jater toe forbidding looking cannon was left frowning alone near the cen- tac of tho parado ground. The judges reap- peared, aud immediately thereafter, greoted with rousing cheers, tho drill team of the In- dianapolis artillery'company marched upon the ground and 100K possession of its piece. Under the rules prescrived for artillery ~ drill, they unlimbered and limbered the grim twelve pounder, loaded and fired, tugged and twistad and handled the vonderous playtiing as 1f it wero the veriest toy imaginable. The men chauged places, each driling in every position, except that of guoner, that individual being atlowed to keep his place. Tho men fell out and the gun was handled by o reduced crow, the piece being loaded and fired once by only two men. The drill wasa pretty one, and the heavy booming of tho inunimato pieco ndded @ weird fascination to tho extibition, The company received its full meed of aoplause, aud was followea with regrots as it lefu the field. They Marched to Town, The dress parado that is Lo bo a featuro of ihe parado ground every oveni.g was omitted last night becauso of tho street parade in which nearly all of tho companies in camp and the entire Second infantry and band participated. Tho regulars reached the camp shortly bofore oclock, aod the lino was At onco formed for the march Clo W8 Afternoon. The local freight agents and wholosale houses throughoutthe city will close thel vlaces of business this afternoon out of cour- tesy to the National Drill association. The local committee ask that theretail merchants follow the lead of their wholesale orethren and give thoir clerks a half holiday so that they may sce the sham battlo which is to be fought between the troops of the Second in- fantry and the militiamen now in quarters at Camp Brooke. A general compliance with the wishes of the committeo will make thisa big aay for the fair grounds. The freight offices issued this notice: ‘The undersigned will close thelr frolght houses for receiving or delivering freight at 11 0'clock &, m. tomorrow, June I J. 1, FLANAGAN, Agent_Chicago, St. Paul. Minneapolls & Omuha railway: Chicazo priliwestern rallway; Fremont, Eikhorn & Missourl Val- ley railway. SAMES ANDERSO: Azont B, & M. raifway: OChicago. Burlington Quiney raliway: Kansas City, St. Joseph Council Bluffs railway. to . the conter of the . city. LB W Borkovans, Tho line of march was down Sixteonth strodt Hairalinayt Bhlshges Bock to Faraam, which point was roachod at 7:15 BO o'clock, . The parade was in command of Major Worth of the Second, who rode at the head of the column, aud with him Licutenant Wright, acting adjutant: Licutenant Web- ster, acting quarteriaster, and Captain Spencer of the stafl, The regimental band, a maguificont mili- tary organization of tweuty-five pieccs, fol- lowed, and after it the trumpeters of the ree- iment. The Secona was divided into two battalions. In command of tho first was Cuptain Keller, with Lieutenant Van Liew, adjutant, aud the second under Captain Dempsey, with Liouterant Arrasmith, adju- tant, all mounted. Companies B, A, D and G of the first bat- talion were respectively commanded by Lieu- tenant Piper, Captain Pavsons, Licutenant Abercrombie’ nud - Lieutenant ' Wilson, and companies F , Gand 1 of the secoud vattalion by Cuptamn Ulio, Captain Carr, Captain Kiuzie, Captain Waring and Captain Turner, The JJatter company is the Indian portion of the regiment, and the copper col- ored wards of tho nation made an excollent showing for material that will never make well disciplined soldiers as long as tho world stands, sent Missouri Pacific rallway. ‘The Union Pacitic headquarters buildiog will bo closed this afternoon, and the em- ployes will b at the fair grounds. AN CAM How the Boys Make the Routine Work Seem Laght, Several of tho Devlin Cadoets are ou the sick list. ‘The way the soluter boys do punish rations is o caution. Old gold and dark olive groen are the colors of the Washington Fencibles, A large recoption tent with a piano in it are the features of the KFencibles' houd- quarters. The drill grounds are in splendid conaition and all of the compunies are well pleased with them, The Hales will drill Saturday afternoon at 5 p. m., their time haviug been changed from Wednesday The members of the Fencibles wero pre- sented to their sponsors and waids of honor yesterday merning, The Fencibles have 4 badge fiend among them. Tneold members say he'll gev over at. 1Us his first experienco, Citizen Soldiers In Line, The compauies in line from the drill camp were; Branch Guards—Captain Sinclalr, Belknap Rifles—Captain Gr Limu Oity Guards=Captain Bell. Tne Fencibles, the Sealys, the Beliknans Hale Zousves—Cuptatn Lol and the McCarthys were on” the drill ground A A TS at 7 o'clock yesterday morning. eteher Ritles, Devlin Cadets—Captain Devlin, MeCarthy Light Guurds. Governor's Guards—Captain flelnig, Omuha Guards—Lieutenant Wilson. Chicago Zounves—Cuptiin Ford, Indisaapolis Light Artitlery—Captain Cur- us. Dallus Light Artille Cincinnati Light Artillery—Captaln Hen- e, "0iuahn Gatling Section—Captain Bawford, Zollinger Buttery. Chaffee Light Artillery—Captaln Kincald. ‘I'ne route covered by the parads wus the same as previously published. The streots along the line were thronged with people, and Chief of Police Scavey and several moan ted officers found considerable to do in clearing a space sufiiciently wide for the passage of the troops. L'ne sidewalks were pacied almost 10 suffocation, and every win- ow along the line was crowded, Every suburb had poured 1ts inbabitants into the centr of the city, aud 8 conservative esii- mate placed the number of those througiug Lue business streets at not far from 5,000, On the Reviewlng Stand. From the reviewing stand the sight was an Iuspiriting one, each COWpPANY @81l came The B. & M. railway officials claim that they ave woing o bring several thousand peoplo to Omaha today to see tho sham Pattie. Captains of companios have boen directod to send to headquarters the dates of com- missions held vy themscives und their® lieu- tenants, It was u bit of g0od fortune for the Sealy Lifies to be located at Aitchinson's grove. The company setteos are filled with ladies all the time, Lieutenant Mortimer of the Fencicles was oficer of the guard yesterday, Mes, Subin ana Shaw wero detailed from bis com- vany for guara duty. Miss Mary Parker is the sponsor of the Halo Zouayos, with Miss Wallace and Miss Ada IParker as maids of honor, chaperonod by Mra, W.J. Broateh. Tho Branch Guards baveat last named their street Wickbam boulevard in houor of eir guest, who is the adjutant gencral of the Missouri National guard, The strict and prompt performance of every required duty 1s enjoined. Auy breach [CONTINUED ON SECOND FAGE.] - CAPTURED BY A MOB Venezuela's Capital Taken Possossion of by Rovolutionary Citizens, PALACIO'S MEN ROUTED IN THE STREETS After Killing the Soldiers the Rabble Plundered Many Houses, FINALLY DISPERSED BY COOL HEADS Reports That the Diotator Has Not Suno- cecded in Escaping, CRESPO'S TROOPS WIN ANOTHER VICTORY All the FIght Taken Out of the Government Army by Repeated Disasters in the Fleld — Al Sald to e r nie-Stricken, [ Copyrighted 1892 by Jamss Gortan Bannets,| Cunacoa, Venezuela (via Galveston, Tex.), Juno 14.—[By Mexican Cable to the New York Horald—Speciai to Tur Ber]— 1 am in receipt today of further fn- formation from Caracas In regard to the rumored flight of Palacio and the panio prevailing in tho capital. It comes from the same good authority and I again send you the news without vouching for its truth. In accordance with your di- rections, I have forwarded a message to Caracas to try, 1f possible, to get contirma- tion of the sensational storios afloat. So far Ihavo not obtmmnod any reply. This s doudbtless due to the unsettied state of affairs in Venezuela, Tho tele- graphic and cablo scrvico s in such a demoralized condition that my dispateh may have been suppressod or lost. 1 am on the point of again wiring to Caracas. As s00n as [ hear from there I sball notify the Herald, Meanwhile 1 give you the contin- uation of the story about Palacio as it camo 10 me within the past hour. As the news of the dictator's hurried de- parture became more and more noised about the city, the exvitement rapidly increased among the citizens in symputhy with the re- belion, At first they confined their domonstrations to cheering for Goneral Crespo, tho leader of tha revolutionists, and hissing and hooting the name of Palacio, Tlhen as the report of his flight received eon« firmation the groups of enthusiastic legis: lutors began to cry out, *‘Down with the ade herents of tho usurper. Lot us free the prison of our friends. Death to the rascally police." & Fought in th In the hands ot many of the citizens fire= arms appeared and shots wero fired. Ale most immediately the streots were filled with marching rioters. The government polica and soldiers made 8 feeblo . attempt to drive them back. There was some shurp firing for the space of from twenty minutes to half an hour, during which time many persons were sbot and tho mob plundered many houses. The number of dead and wounded is not stated by my informant. Then some of the cooler and clearer headea leaders of the mob advised it to disperse quitely for the time being, holding wself in readiness to reassemblo at tho first word, ‘While this was taking placo in the streets of the capital, Palacio’s ofizials were holding s meeting bebind closed doors in the prosident’s They were dismayed at the outlook. more they studied the situation tha worse it appeared. Unconditional surrender to General Crespo was suggested, but voted down. Next it was proposed that the nexs official in rank to Palacio should assume command of the presidency until soms plan should bo bit upon to extricate the nationals ists from their dilemma. That ofticial hurriedly and emphatically declined to accept the perilous ofico. Then it was proposed that Minister of War Sarria shoulu exercisy a dictator’s duties emporarily. Ho acoepted reluctantly. All business in Curacoa is suspended, owing to the excitement. Merchants do not dare o throw open their stores for fear rajds will be made on thew by the rabble, To edd to the discomfiture of the national- ists, word has just been reccived from the battlefield that another terrific engagement has been fought between Crespo’s followers and the government troops & few leagues st of Caracas. Revolutionlsts Vietoriou As in othor important fights the soldiers of Palacio were defeated with great slaughter, Stragglers from the routed army are coming into Caracas and spreading the spirit of panic evergwhere. Thoy say that the triumph of the rebels is cortain; that Palucio’s cause is doomed, and thut the tighting spirit bas been driven out of them by repeated and disastrous defeat. The rovolutionists are following up thelr advantage ana hurrying close upon tha heels of the fleeing government troops toward Caracas. In regard to Palacio’s wheroabouts my in- formant says that ho believes the story that be has ' gone abonrd a vessel in the port of Liu Guayra is not true, but adds that another report has it tuat the aictator is in hiding and that Minister of War Sairia will never allow him to leave that country. Police officers do not relish the 1den of hus deserting them at such a orit- ical juncture, They insist that he must not leave them 1n the lurch. My informant con= cludes with the statoment that the panic in Caracas exceeds description, Reports from Othor Sources, Cusmaxa, Venezuela (via Galveston, Tex.) June 14.—|By Mexican Cable to the New York Herald—Special w Tine Bee)—A friena of the revolutionist general, Crespo, who has justarvived bere from Curacas, gives interesting detMs of what transpired there up to the time of his leaving, June 10, Palacio, ke says, on Juue 9, fearing a genoral uprising of the sympathizers of the rebellion in Caracas, ordored ralds by the police on a number of merchants. ‘The result confirmed his suspicions and worst fears. The police found a vast amount of firearms wnd ammu pition, Then all the pawn shops aud a log of private residences were scarched, ‘L'he proceeds loaded forty carts, Tho seizures included guns, rvevolvers, dirks and ma cnetes, In the course of their investigation the police unexpectedly unearthod u ren- dezvous of a legalista junta. A large amount of documents was selzed, but Lhe mambers of the ?unln managed Lo escape. Alded by their friends thoy eludod the guards and gol safely outside tho city. They have since joined the rabel army. “This discovery added 1o Palacio’s alarm and he promptiy increased the guard about the capital. He also ordored that the number of soldiers who wero watchiug Geueral Crespo's resi- dence be augmented, Mrs. Crespo has all along oceupied this house. Palacio wus threatening 1o banish her at last accouuts, Streets,