Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 19, 1893, Page 1

D YEAR. OMAHA. FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 19, 1893, HINA WILL NOT RETALIATE erview Between the Secretary of State and the Ohinese Minister, LATIONS OF THE TWO GOVERNMENTS hey Will Not Become Stratned Owing to the Recent Decision of the Supreme Court—Probable Policy of the United States. AsnixatoN, D, C,, May 18.—An authentic Jatement has been obtained as to the inter- lew between Secretary Gresham and the inese minister at the State department on ednesday last. The interview was entirely void of tone or feature inany suggestion sensationalism. Nothing whatever was id by the minister concerning any possi- ity that the Chinese legation in shington would be withdrawn as a re. Bt of the enforcement of the law, id it can be stated on the authority of beretary Gresham that he has not received y intimation from any source that any ich proceeding is contemplated, During © interview the Chinese minister assured retary Gresham that he believed the hinese government would not resort to any ptaliatory measures and that there would nothing done by his government that bould disturb the present friendly relations etween the United States and China. The hinister was of the opinion that no trouble kould result from the law. The interview as pleasant throughout, Declsion of the Court. The mandate of the supreme court of the [ nited States to the circuit court for the buthern district of New York, afirming the lecision of that court in the exclusion cases as transmitted yesterday. This disposes the matter finaily, unless the case again ‘Bomes before the court on a new question. It Uvas expected that the opinions of the court Bgis they will go on record on the cases ad- idicated, namely, the majority opinion of ir, Justice Gray, as concurred in @y Justices Jackson, Brown and 1 {nlms. and the separate minority inions of Justices Brewer and Field and Chief Justice Fuller, will be ready to be placed on file tomorrow, but the intimation now that they will not be ready for a beek or ten days. This being so, and pres- nt indications pointing strongly to the sumption that a copy of the majority inion of tho court will certainly be for- varded to the Chinese government through fliplomatic_channels before any extended Baystem of hostile action under the law will e inaugurated, the probabilitics seem to bve a prolonged status quo on the Chinese pulsion question. k f Assistant Secretary Curtis of the Treas- ry department has been called upon to de- gF'ide whether a Chinese suloon keeper is a [aborer or a merchant. A Chinaman engaged in the saloon busi- ess left New York for a visit to his home in “hina about six months ago, and has now returned. He was denied entrance case has come here for final decis ‘may reach Attorney neral Olney the matter is finally disposed of. Policy to Be Pursued, The indications are that the administra- tion wull pursue a policy of delay in the matter of the Chinese exclusion act declared to be constitutional, and that these delays ill continue until congress shall convene fand take some action regarding the law. The fact that the Chinese caunot be pro- on. It before ceeded agamnst as a body will greatly contribitd to this delay. The first ause of delay will be the fact that the decision of the supreme court has not yet been reduced to exact phrase- ology. 1t is the custom of the court in times of urgency to formulate its conclusions and to announce them, and to withhold the ftext of the decision until the judges shall fliave had time to frame the language of the lecision in a way which will meet the views bf the majority of the court. ‘This was the pase last Monday. The principles agreed pon were announced, but the language of fithe decision has not been framed and.sub- mitted to the judges who agréed to the ma ority decision. That must be done before gihe decision cun be promulgated. It is the evident purpose of the Six Com- juies to resort to every legal technicalit; 0 obstruct action and'to prevent deporta- fon, and the small sum remaining of the ppropriation made to enforce the law ould be exhausted in defraying the ex- mse incurred in contesting the few cases jhat might be presented to the courts by o Treasury department. 1t would be use- 88, therefore, to enter actively upon the ex- pution of the law, The Chinese c: ceeded against in a bod ust be presented and dot ¢ Nlly, o proceeding which would result in o expenditure of much time and money. is tho general belief that no steps will be hken to enforce the law until the opinion of he court has been fully propared and at- ched copies delivered to the secretary of treasury and the Chine inister. The ter will forward the decision to his gov- hment and await instructions from Pekin, d in the meantime the minister is not tely to make any movement whatever un- s called upon to act for the protection and defense of his countrymen. YESTERDAY'S APPOINTMENTS, W \lcago Newspapor Men Not Forgotten in the Distribution of Ofe Wasn N\, D. ', May 18, —Presidential stmasters were today appointed as follows: felson C. Roberts, Fort Madison, Ta.; J. H, Giofer, Waterloo, In.; Charles Wegnor, Treat Falls, Mont. ; Henr milton, Brit ar M. Quigley, Parker, & D, 1lon, Walls Walla, Wash, Gresham today apvointed Mr, linton urbish of Chicago divector of the Purcau of American republics, to succeed r. W. M. Curtis, resigned. Mr. Furbish is n editorial writer on the Chicago Times, nd i the third Chicago ne man onored by the State department with an ppointment in one day. Frank H. Brooks of Illinoi onsul to Trieste, who will goas newspaper ged on the Chi- ribune on special work. He was ree- mmendea by Vice President Stevenson, skino W. Phelps and other personal riends of Secretary Gresham, George Horton of Hlinois, appointed con- ul at Athens, is alsoa Chicago newspaper nan, Ho is associated with the Chicago erald as an editorial write The only other State department appoint. pent was M. M, Duftle of Arkansas, consul Winuipog, Man. He is o vracticing law- fer in nis state and was endorsed by the Ar- ansas delegation, John C. Brophy of Indiana is to be special igent of the geueral land oftice to examine fsurveys. RO Patent Ofico Matters, Wasnixaron, 1. (1., May 18.—The commis- oner of patents, acting upon the appli fon filed yesterday by Church & Church, patent lawyers of this city, has issued an er upon W. E. Sunouds, the late comuis- oner of patents, abd Foster & Freeman, ttorneys for the American Bell Telephone ompany, directing them to appear before fhim next Wednesday and show cause why Ihev snould not be debarved (rom practicing Jbefore the patent oftice. Secretary Smith said today that he would onece request the attorney general to te an official of his department to uct the case ou behalf of the govern. ent. Mr, J. L. Bennett, the chief clerk of 6 patent oftice, has been'given u leave of ence for one week, pendiug the examina- Slaoy Wikl Send @ Kepresontative. ~ WasmiNorox, D. €., May 18.-The secre- tary of state has received ofloial foforma- of the purpose of the government of 6 eotabllah o legation ln Washington and that the officer to be placed in charge of it is now awaiting an onportunity to present his credentials tothe president. The United States has had a legation at Bangkok for many years, but that country has never before had a legation in the United States, EXPORTS AND IMPORTS, Some Interesting Figures from the Bureau of Statistics. WasniNgroy, D. C., May 18.—The chiefof the bureau of statistics in his monthly state- ment to the secretary of the treasury reports that the total value of the exports of mer- chandise from the United States during the twelve months ended April 30, 1803, were $348,504,427, and during the corresponding period of the preceding year $1,011,343,173, a decrease of $102,748,746. The valucs of im- ports during the same periods were $926,151,- 88 and $832,145,371, respectively, an increase of 04,000,617, During the twelve months ended April 80, the exports of gold amounted to $110,039,026, and the imports to $19,541,000; excess of ex- ports 0,498,020, Duringthe corresponding twelve months last year, the exports of gold amounted to ,614,762, and the imports t}é:,lwfil‘ an - excess of exports of §26,605,~ During the twelve months ended Apr the exports of silver amounted to 33,95 and the imports to $23,455,244; excess of exports 15,44 3. During the correspond- ing period of the preceding year, the exports of silver amounted to $20 3, and the imports to §18,501,747; an excess of exports of §11,273,820, Washington Notes, WasniNatoy, D. C., May 18.—No official advices concerning the appointment of Mr. L. M. Thurston to represent the government of Hawaii, to succeed Mr. J. Mott Smith, have been reccived at the State department. Secretary Lamont today accepted the resignation of Lieutenant Brumbach of the Second infantry, who was at one time thought to be insane, but an examination of the case led to the belief that his insanity was feigned. ‘friul of the Monterey, ‘WasmiNgron, D. C., May 18.—Secretary Hervert today detailed a board of ofticers, to consist of Captain Howison, Chief Engincer Burnap, Lieutenant Commander Gilmore, Lieutenant Burnett and Naval Constructor Taylor, to conduct the final trial of the coast defense vessel Monterey at the Mare island navy yard on the 25th i Thmi DRIVEN FROM HOME. InLabitants of Ohio and Pennsylvania Flee from Floods. Prrrssura, Pa., May 18, —The sun is shin- ing and the great storm which has prevailed over eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania for three’ days is believed to be over. The Allegheny and Monongahela rvivers are still rising, but the water will hardly r the danger line and no serwous danger expected here. The low lands of Allegheny and the south side are partidily under water. Sharpsburg is sev- eral feet under and the residents have moved to the upper floors, At Beaver Falls the town is at fever heat expecting the town to be swept from the carth. Few slept last night, as reports were rife that the upper dam was weakening and a break was possible at any time. If this should occur a body of water seven miles long, half a mile wide and eight feet deep will be ready to dash on the lower end of Beaver Falls, Fallston, Bridgewater and other towns below. Stren- uous and it is believed succesful efforts are being made to prevent the break. At Neiweastle the situation is very grave. The water is fivo feet higher than was over kuown before and still rising. All last night families were taken from houses and the work is still going on. A break is threat- cned in the levees west of town atauny moment and the police and fire departments have been sent out to warn the peoble at South Newecastle to fice to the high land, A break will cover that part of the city to the depth of at least twelve feet, Over ten miles of the New York, Pennsyl- vania & Ohio road between here and Sharer have been washed out since miduight. A large railroad bridge went down this morn- ing’ with twenty londed cars, Several bridges and s floated down this morn- ing and carcasses of dead ammals fill the stream. Boals are plying in three foet of water in the principal streets. Business s entirely suspended at Johns town, The Conemaugh and Stony Creok are booming, [t is feared great damage will be done in the lower part of the city, Rallronds Suffer Soverely. 1t is estimated that the damage sustained by railroads in the flooded districts of Ohio and Pennsylvania is over 1,000,000, Rail- way commu ion, generally, is cut off in these districts owing to the washing out of bridges and culverts and submergence of tracks. Meadville presented a sorry sight this morning. The water had receded but eight inches and the ontire western and north- western portions of the city were still sub- merg It is estimated that, including the suburbs of Vallona and Kerrtown, no less than 3,000 persons have been driven from their homes, \Whon the water subsides and the wurm rays of the sun strike the terri- tory now covered by three or four feet of water, discase and epidemic are sure to be the result. Breaking of & Dam, Avrexaxouia, Minn, May 18.—The dam holding the water from Lakes Ida and Miiton has given way and a mighty flood is raging down the long Prairie river. All the bridges west of town are washed out or stayed with ropes and are impassable, Much damage must result o meadows adjoining the lake: The water has been unusually high in ail the lakes near here, About 25,000 acres of lake surface and sur: face water must find an outlot through the one river. There has been little damage to mill property and residences, Notes of the Flood, Famwrienn, Me., May 18, —The river here is the highest for ten years. The Fairfield boom has broken and ,000,000 logs have gone down stream. Lockronrr, N. Y2, May 18.—Eighteen Mile creck has overflowed its banks and has done much damage between this city and Olcott, Towaxva, N. Y., May 18.—The heavy rains causel the nal and creeks to rise four feet above the level. Low lands in the viemity are turned into lakes MouNT Mouis, N. Y., May 18—The valley in this vicinity is nearly all under water and farms are flooded and wuch damage done. Moxtiesr, P Q. May 18.—Water in the viver at this point is on a level with the wharves. Ottawa river and tributaries ace high and much damuge will follow if the storms continue much longer. Burravo, N, May 18, cessation in the rainfall he this morning it was drizzling. up by ‘Ihere was no ast night, and The roads tied washouts yesterday were slowly re- suming trafie. The work of repairing the bridge atv arbor Creek, Pa, was complel at 8.80 o'clock last night, when the first train crossed it und through which grafic was restored. PorrLann, Me., May 18.—Grave apprehen- u is felt along the New Hamhshire line on unt of swollen streams and rivers. Torozto, Ont, May 15.—The Canadian Pacific train from Winnipeg, due at 4:40 yesterday morning, did not arrive until late last night. Passengers who came through on it reported a terrible journey. At White river an engine and four box cars ran into the river, resulting in the death of the engineer. In many instances the tracks ware floaticg. Avausta, Me., May 'he Kenuebee river is on the rampage. he wharves are covered with from four to ten feet of water, Lhe water has reached the eaves of the freight and passenger station of the Konne- bec and Boston Steawboat company. The water is stlll rising. Bt FOUGHT ON THE FRONTIER Uruguayan and Brazilian Troops Engzge in a Sharp Skirmish, MAY CAUSE INTERNATIONAL TROUBLE Police Surprise Revolutionists in a Church and Capture Several After a Bloody Battle—Bishop Newman in Chill, 1Copyrighted 1893 by James Gordon Bannstt.| VaLpanaiso, Chili (via Galveston, Tex.), May 18.—[By Mexican Cable to the New York Herald—Special to Tur Bre]—The Herald's correspondent in Rivera telegraphs that he has received information which proves conclusively that General Tavarez' revolutionary soldiers defeated the advance guard of General Telles’ Castilhista troops in an engagemont near Ttacua. Telles' raport that he won the fight and that General Sar- alva had been killed is untrue. General Saraiva is now in Rivera and has not been injured in any way. Avregimentof Uruguaynn cavalrymen under Colonel Galarza eucountered a body of the Castilhista national guard, numbering 500, on the frontier two days ago. A short skir- mish followed the meeting of these troops, and severalof the Brazilians were killed. Colonel Galarza's troops captured the colonel and other Drazilian officers, together with aquantity of arms and ammunition. The prisoners were taken to the town of Santa Anna de Rivera, where they were delivered to the Uruguayan authorities, Colonel Galarza sent a protest to the gov- ernment Montevideo against the inyasion of Uruguayan territory by the Brazilian troops. He denounced their raid as illegal and justified his attack upon them and the capture of their oficers on that ground. General Garcia, commanaer-in-chict of the Uruguayan army on the frontier, has sent a similar story to the president of the re- public. The Herald's correspondent in Catamarca, Argentina, says that the revolutionists at Levalle, after a fight with tho national guard, captured twenty-six prisoners, to- gether with a number of horses and rifles. Castilho Will Be Removed. The Herald’s correspondent in Rio de Juneiro telegraphs that the government has decided to remove Governor Castilho of the state of Rio ande do Sul, with a view of thus ending the revolution in that state. In cace the national guard of Rio Grande do Sul should resist the removal of Governor Castilho, President Peixotto intends to use all the force at his command to exccute h orders. Barros Cassal has temporarily assumed the governorship of the province, News from Sun Eugenio reports that the national guard hold San Juan Baptista. The revolutionary forces are marching on San Gabriel to obtain artillery supplies and mu- nitions which are stored there. After ob- taining the supplies there it is the intention of the revolutionists to attack San Juan. The Herald's correspondent in Liviera tel- egraphs that the Castilhista forces met the revolutionists at Thiraputan and defeated them in a short engagement. From Buenos Ayres come telegraphic ad- vices from the Herald's correspondent that ex-Minister Zeballos will be sent to Wash- ington to relieve Senor Calos as arbitrator in the Missiones affair. Domingo Gana, Chilian minister to the United States, with the attaches of the Chilian legation, will sail tomorrof¥. Senor Buceno, policeman durin, who shot and killed a the April disturbances, will be executed Saturday unless clemency is exercised. Strong influence is being brought to bear on_President Montt to re- convene the council of state with a view of reconsidering the death penalty. The police entered a cnurch where a band of revolutionists was attending services. They arrgsted some of the bana, but the others escaped, aftera hard fight in the church. The priests of the chnrch have asked the bishop to interfere. They call the invasion of the church a sacrilegious dct. Feellng Agalnst rena, From Buenos Ayres the Herald cos spondent telegraphs that President Pen action in dissolving the permanent council of war has created intense feelng against him. His position is not an enviable oue. Suropeans who have deposits in the banks and foreign investors in Chilian sceurities appear to have become irightened in regard to the financial situa- tion without good reasons. The scare was caused by the circulation of false stories in regard to the financial affairs of the repub- caused the withdrawal of large deposits from the banks, which resulted in the falling of exchauge. There is no real ground for fear thac the financial condition of Caill is not satisfactory. A new law went into effect yesterday under which treasury notes will be issued to pay the goy- ernment_debt to the banks. The' treasury notes will run for two years, and will then be redeemed in coin. Meanwhile they will be received for the payment of customs duties and taxes. Itis believed that this issue of notes will relieve the situation of cmbarrassment. Every possible effort is being made by the government to pravent a financial crisis. Congress has directed that all paper money be retired as speedily as possible. With the resumption of specie payments it is believed that all branches cof busiuess in Chili will flourish. Bishop Newman preached to large audi- ences in Valparaiso and Santiago. He will leave for the United States on Saturday via Buenos Ay Successes of the Rebels Confirmed, Paxaya, Colombia (via Galveston, Tex.), May 18, —[By Mexican Cable to the New York Herald—Special to Tue Bee.|— News just received trom Corinto, Nicaragua, rmus the advices trom San Juan del Sur, The foreign legatiops and consulates in Managua, the pital of Nicaragua, are crowded with sympathizers with the revolu- utonary party who have sought an asylum there “from the wrath of President Socosa, who is severely punishing all the opponents of his government whom he can capture, Dr. Cardenas, ex-president of the republic, at present a member of the senate, who 18 one of the leading sympathizers with the revolutionists, was arrested and cast into prison. He escaped a few days ago and sought refoge in one of the consulates. General Gutierres was in command of the garrison at Grenada when the revolution was begun. He surrendered upon tne de- mand of the revolutionary leaders and has since that time joined their ranks. Leonidas Plaza, an Ecuadorean exiled general, who is operating with the government troops, led a detachment against the revolutionists with 1,000 men, The insurgents defended their position bravely and forced the government forces to retreat. 1u the Interest of Peace. GRENADA, Nicaragua (via Galveston, Tex.), May 18, —[By Mexican Cable tothe New York Herald—Special to Tur Bgg)— United States Consul Newell has just reached the headquarters of the provisional government in this city. He came here di- rectly from Managua, the capital. I under- stand that Mr. Newell has come from Presi- dent Socosa's headquarters for the purposo of securing the re-establishment of peace. He will have a consultation with the leaders of the revolutionary party tomorrow morn- a's ing. 1 have not )1 able to learn upon what terws he will negotiate tor peace, but it is not probable that the olutionists will accept gnything less than a complete surrender by Socosa. SAN JuaN peL Sug, Nicaragua (via Gal- veston, Tex,), May 18.—| By Mexican Cable to the New York Herald—Special t7 Tue Bee.) —The report cabled last night that the rev lutionists had established 4 censorship ovi the le is untrue. Neither they nor the overnment authorities bave in any way nterfered with the cable, ] ——— Omahs People at the Fair, Caicago, 111, May 18.—[Special Telegram | to Tue Bee )—Arrivals from Omaba at the state building_today with city addresses aro as follows: . As Walkam, Gores hotol; Agnes McAusland, 88 Bryant Place; J. Ges- sen, 1720 Sixteenth streot: M. A. Hanson, 920 School streot; T, Trwin, Mrs. J. B. Irwin, 437 Cedar; G. Stebbins, Mrs. Z. B. Kright, 3787 Forest avenue; Mrs, J. S. Mc- Nair, H. C. Hobbia, Mrs. George C. Hobbie, M. A. Hall_amd wife, Miss Winlote, Miss Ciements, B. M. Downey, Charles E. Abbott, C. W. Lyman, M. C. Lyman, Wallace Lyman, Mrs. C. E. Yost, C. E. Yost and Mrs. Charles Oftut. ———— DAMAGED BY WIND, Northwestern Nebraska Property Threat- ened by n Severe Nrorm. HAy Srnixes, Neb, May 18— [Special Telegram to Tur Bee.]—A very high wina has been blowing from various directions for tho past ten hours and tonight is most ter- rific. The air is filled with dirt. boards and every conceivable fragment. The stage from allianc> was blown over in the street befora reachiug the postofiice. The driver escaped with slight bruises. If the present wind prevails lon? northwest Nebraska will be damaged to the amount of several thousand dollars and small grain will be blown out of the ground. Reports from along the Elkhorn between Long Pine and Chadron show the same con- ditions, There was a light rain at Gordon last night. A great many farmers have been making arrangements to attend the World's fair, but from the present outlook will be compelled to remain at home. Several telegraph poles aro reported blown down and all telegraphic communica- tion will probably be cut off in a very short time. General Van Wyck Critically 111, Nenraska Crry, Neb, May 18.—([Special Telegram to Tur Beg.]—General Van Wyek had so far recovered this afternoon from the paralytic stroke of this morning as to be re- moved to his home at Wyoming and his speedy recovery was looked for. About 10 o'clock tonight, however, he suffered an- other stroke of paralysis and was speechless at 11 o'clock. Dr. E. M. Whitten of this city left at 1 for the scnator's home, His condition is regarded as serious, Broke His Arm, Hastixas, Neb., May 18,—[Special Tele- gram to Tur Ber,|—This afternoon a som of Simon Kelly fell from a horse and broke his arm, STILL IN 4 VG LE, Western Roads Have Not Yet Settled the World's Fair Rates, Cmrcaco, I1L, May 1 The meeting of the transmissour: lines this morning was pro- ductive of nothing save a big discussion, so it was adjourned, and a meeting of the lines in the Western Passenger association was called in the afternoon. The result was nothing definite and ‘the final settiement of the matter was left with the general man- agers, who are to/meet tomorroyw. Although no tangible results were ob- tained today, the Atchison gave ouc what it would (insist upon as. the maximum rates, and if these cannot be obtained iv will pull out of the association and make its own rates. The figures submitted by it at the meeting today was $85 for the round trip be- tween Chicago and Denver, and Colorado common points and $16 from the Missouri river. This was a hard blow to the other lines, who, left to themselves, would have agreed without delay upon a $15- round-trip rate between Chicago and Colo- rado common points. They argued with Passenger Trafie Manager White of the Atchison, but that gentleman was im- wmovable. In realitythe Atchjson is in favor of a $30-round-tripfate from Colorado com- mon points aud $12.85 from the Missouri river, but rather than disorganize every- thing, it offered the $35 and £10.65 rates. I the rates are offered by the Atchison and not accepted, it will, without doubt, put into effeet the rates of 880 from Colorado common_points and $12.85 from the river, but it will, under no circumstances, allow thg fare to be over $85 for the round trip from Colorado common points, and £10.65 from the river. These figures are approx- i mately a single fare for the round trip west of the river, and one and one-third fare ca of it. The general (opinion is that the ge ?rul managers will sccept these figures, par- icularly as they arenot likely to secure better ones. WILL CHANGE THI: SYSTEM, New Rule by Which Nebraska School of Public Instruction Gowdy handed down a decision this afternoon that is far-reaching and at the same time is ntended to take the “pulls” that Boards of Education ughout the state may posscss. Lver since man can remember in each town and city in Nebraska one-half of the members of each Board of Education have stepped down and oyt with the coming of the 1st of Jul that they might make way for their suc s‘ur who are inducted into office upon that da! In the past it has been the custom of the old boards to hire the teachers for the en- suing year at tho last meeting before the new members wero seated. Some time ago the incoming members of the Board of Idu. cation rebelled against this plan of action, alleging that the men who were about to step out proposed to assume a function that did not belong to them, but that did belong to thenew members, who were ready to take up the cares and duties of office as soon as the proper time rolled around. I he matter was referred to Mr. Gowdy and today he held that the old board had no authority to hire teachers to serve during the school year which would begin after they retived from office. In holding to this opjuion he decides that 1f such a course has beén pursued in the past it has been con- trary to any provision of law. —_— SEAVEY OF OMAHA HONORED, He Is Elected Prosident of the Natlonal Organization of Chiets of Folice, CuicaGo, 111, May 18.—[Special Teiegram to Tup Bee.]—Chiefs of police of the lead- ing cities of the country gatherea here today to consult as to police administration and mmproved methods for the detection and pre- vention of crime. Phe movement was orig- inated by Chicf Seavey of Omaha, who pre- sided over the meeting, The delegates were welcomed by Mayor. Harrison, after which Chief Seavey explained the object of the meeting. Upon taking the ehair Chief Seavey said: “This convention forms the nucleus of an Organization that will be valuable tothe American_public in g few years. Chiefs of police in the largeecities will be able to co- operate more easily. T suggest that we may inaugurate a civil service system, making it necessary for every man on the force to be a tuxpayer and pay him at least $100 a mouth for his serviees. If a policeman is not worth $100 & memth he is not worth any- thing. [Applause.] Isuggest that all the cities have thslw wear a universal uniform. If we a at o milit stand- ard we shall have a formidable army able 1o co-operate for the public safety.” The following officers were clected: Presi- dent W. 5. Seavey, Omaha. A vice president was elected for each city represented and Harry O. Carr of Grand lhph]‘: was elected secretary and treasurcr. A number of topics of interest tojthe police service were dis- cussed and a committee appointed to draw up o telegraph code, T — Canadians i Prohibition Kans: Leavexwowsu, Kan., May 18,—The Cana- dian commission, plloted by Rev. W. C. Mil- ner, the Kansas apostle of temperance, is taking testimony iw Leavenworth today rel- ative to the worl of the prohibitory law. ‘There are twenty-three open whisky saloons in Leavenworth and the commission was told how they wu:nrun. Judge McDonald states that the lesumoniy taken thus far looks very blue for prohubi- tion. Tomorrow the commission will visit Atchison, ‘ PRESBYTERIANS I SESSION Large Attendance at the Oponing of the General Assembly at Washington, PART OF THE MODERATOR'S ADDRESS His Tdeas of What the Faith of the Mem- bers of the Church Should Be—Reve Witlis G, Craig Elocted Moderator, Wasnixatoy, D, €., May 18.—1he Presby- terian general assembly met in its 105th an- nual session fn the Newr York Avenue church this morning. The church was ua- able to contain the throng, which wished to witness the proccedings. Among the noticeable figures 1 the assem- bly were Rev. Dr. DBriggs of Union Theological seminary, whose hearing on questions touching his orthodoxy will again come up at this session, and Rev. Henry Preserved Smith of Lane Theological seminary, recently convicted of heresy by the Cincinnati Presbytery, and whose case has gone on appeal to the synod of Ohio. At 11 o'clock Dr. W. C. Young, moderator, took a seat on the platform, accompanied by the secretary and clerks. After singing, reading the scripture and prayer, Dr. Young delivered the annual sermon, Part of Dr. Young's Addross The most notable portion of the discourse was that relating to the inerrancy of the seriptures, and upon this subject the doctor said: 5 Our own beloved church, while honoring scholarship, courting investigation and wel- coming criticisms in her standards, her de- liverances, the utterances of her wisest and best minlSters, has again and again expressed her firm and 'settled convietion that no dis- crimination as to truthfulness can bo made between difforent parts of the biblo; that from beginniy in Genes to end, from tho opening sentenco 1o the list verso in Revelutions, the Dible is the word of God. Of the same purport, s should be ‘exclusive, is the clear, positive testimony of Christ. Ior the inviolable truthfulness, at least of all that part of the bible which was in existence whon 1e was on earth, His word Is pledzed, The Old Testament, tho wholc of it ono, even In_its minutest details, Ho 1 niz¢d as the utterance of God. 'He trea. it ns a whole. To Him It was enough. Is writton.” He consid enough for his hearer could not be hroken.' He accepted the narratives as facts, even where modern eriticism sees only instructive fable, or humin exaggerations. ~ From end to end ho has placed his seal of royal assent upon the book. Upon no other theory or belief can we, as it scems to me, elaim a divine, infallible, perfect constitution for the church? 1f the histor! events and personages, the facts of redemp- ted Sy red this should be With Him “scripture tion, which ure, as recorded, woven and inter- woven with the givingof thé constitution, did not transpire und exist, we cannot possibly authenticate that constitution as divine. But upon the divine infallibility of some of its cn- actments we confidently rest the salvation of our souls, will soc God's Infinite wisdom, love hind and init. Heaven and earth m: awiy, but not one ot or tittle of all t written in the book shall fail to be fulfilied, From tho flamiug ordeal through which It 1s now passing it will come forth as it has from all other fiery tests, in its full integrity, with not so much is a smell of fire about it. Twice during the delivery of these words was Dr. Young interrupted by applause. Electlon of Moderator, came the event of At the afternoon sessi the day—the election o moderator. The nominations re as follows: Rev. Dr. arles A. Dickey of Philadelphia, Rev. George A. Baker of Philadelphia, Rev. Wil- lis G. Craig of the McCormick university of Chicago. The latter was presented as the representative of the great northwes which has never been recognized in the e tion of a moderator. Rev. Alex Adair of Walla Walla,presented thename of Rev. C. W. Stewart, D. D., of Washington. Ina specch expressing much feeling, Rev, Dr. Dickey withdrew his name and was fol- lowed by Dr. Stewart. The vote was then proceeded with, with Drs. Baker and Crag as the only candidates. The result of the ballot was announced as follows: Craig, 524; Baker, 108; total, 522, The announcement was received slight applause, and_then the election mude unanimous. Dr. Craig was then pro sented to the general assembly by Dr. Y oung and responded in a few words. \ Rev. Willis Greene Craiz, D.D. is about 60 years of borne in Danville, K edu- cated av Center college, that state, and, after traveling ab d, entered the Theological seminary at Danville, graduating in 1860, He accepted the call to the Wes! minster Presbyte n church at Keokuk, Ia., whose pastor he remained fora period of twenty-two yi In 1852 he was called to the chiair of church history in the McCor- mick Theological seminary. Chic He is a cousin of Vice President Steven: Dr. Bartlett, pastor of the church, being introduced, made the address of welcome A resolution presented “protesting in be- halt of the Christian sentiment of the country” against the opening of the Colum- bian exposition on Sunday and appealing to the national commission to assert its right- ful authority in the matter, was adopted by a rising vote. Adjournment until tomorrow morning was then taken, This evening the ordinance of the Lord's supper was administered to the commission- ersand accompanying congregation, which again taxed the capacity of the church. Rev. W, W. Harsha of Tecumseh, Neb., pre- sided. with LL. D., e, He n, Cuicaco, 111, May 18.—The scope of sub- Jects considered today by the women's con- was most comprehensive, although tho religious clement was predominant. The Catholic women's congress was crowded to the doo! This was the first occasion in many years where Catholic women had taken partin deliberations of this nature, Eliza Allen Starr, the venerable ani well known leader of Catholic women of Chicago, called the meeting to order. Miss Starr urged the formation of a grand national or- ganization of Catholic women, On the plat- form surrounding Miss Starr were other leading Catholic ladies. Papers reviewing woman in the church and the church's treatment of her were received from Kmma Carrall, Miss Ford and Miss A. T. Toomy, A poem by Eleanor C. Donnelly was read by 85 Mary Josephine Onahan, At the evening session Lady Aberdeen read a paper on “The Work of the Irish Nuus,”” and Miss Onahaa one on “T'he Cath- olic Woman in Philanthropy.” A poem b Margaret M. Halver and papers by Sarah Moore and Mary A. B. Mabar followed, the program being closed by Janet K. Richaras, with antithesis of the two widely different types of women of progress of our day. In the hall of Washington at one session of the congress “Woman as a Religious Teacher” was the theme on which Urusula N. Gesterfeld ot New York read a paper, which was followed by one on *“The Modern Deaconess Movement” by Jane Bancroft Robinson of Michigan. The consequent dis- cussion was participated in by Cordelia A, Quinby, Alice May Scudder and others In the evening 1annie Barrier Williams, Rev. Augusta J. Chapin of Illinois and Sarali J. Early of Tennessee and others discussed lyc é"? ress of the colored women of the nited States. Women in the pulpit were ulkufl of by Rev. Florence Kilock, Rév, ary A. Safford and many others. The other division of the general congr held in Columbus hall, talked of the plecein Hebrew thought occupied by woman, and this was the subject of & paper by Minuie D. Louis. ‘“I'he Light in the East” was dis- addresses, gormane to the question of woman in the _Jewish polity and religion, were made by Emily Marshfield Wadswortn and Mrs. John Funger. The federation of woman's clubs held a most important congress, at which many members made very brief specches, mainly representatives of progross in the formation and adyance of woman clubs. The Nation ican Woman_Suffrago iation pors by Elizabeth ¢ Stanton, M. Jonns, Helen P. Gardiner, Clara ik Colby and Florence Fenwick Miller, and the Woman's Baptist Home Mission society hoard reports from different institutions and organizations under its control and the proccedings were 1 by music and song. Centenary association hold a long session that combined addresses, dis- cussion and singing. In the congress of the American Protective Society of Authors, subjects of interest to writers, publi literature wero ¢ M. D. Lincoln, M Spofford and M s by M ges, Mrs, M. CUMBER SBYTERIANS, Second Day of Thelr Se Arkan Lrrtie Rock, Ark., M. 18.—At 0 o'clock this morning the second day’s session of the general assembly of the Cumberland Pres byterian church opened with a Sun school meeting, conducted by Rev. Dr. De- Witt, general superintendent of Sunday schools. It was in the nature of a free dis- cussion of the whole Sunday school cause, and was participated in by 200 or 300 ladies and gentlemen. At 11 o'clock Rev. J. A. Francis of this city called the assembly to order and, after announcing the program of the day, devo- tional exercises were commenced. Rev. Danley, D.D,, pastor of the First Cumber- land Presbyterian church in Kansas City and retiring moderator, preached an inter- esting sermon. In the afternoon the committee on creden- tials reported. After some discussion on the seating of a Tennessee delegate, the matter was referred to a committee, and the elec- tion of a moderator proceeded. The can- didates were: Rey. . Terguson of Petersburg, 11L; Rev. ‘W. Motherell of California, and Rev. ‘empleton of Texas. W, Ferguson was unanimously elected econd ballot. Governor hback then welcomed the as- sembly on behalf of the state. Rev. S. H. Willinms responded, Governor Hughes extended the hospi- talities of the city and Rev. S. K. Holtsinger of Ohio responded. The assembly Hon. W. E. Bl on at Little Rock, .. - addressed tonight by tone of Chicago. MUCH PROGRESS REPORTED, Epworth League Members at York Close an Interesting vention. k. Neb., May 18.—[Speciul Teiegram to 3. ] —The Epworth league, which has been in convention herd for the past three days, completed its work tonight. The da work began with Wesley love feast at a. m., whichfwas well attended. At 9 a.m. devotional exercises were held and at a. m. the election of ofiicers ceeurred, ing .ollows: Pres.dent, coln; vice president. F secretary, A. L. Johnson. ing sccretary, Hattie treasurer, Mattic Hew: 0 the junior work was taken up and some very interesting reports given. There were forty-five junior leagues reported. Resolutions - werd “adopted requesting that the junior league be represented at the next convention. The discussions of the after- noon were all very interesting. i stion box was of especial interest. swered the senior ques- junior. Resolu- were passed regretting” the absence of Secretary 15, A, Schell, of approval for the of Dr. Mitchell and of pleasure at ernal s of the Young People’s of Christian Endeavor. 1 condemning the fair and by which themselves that b would do the i i s from grounds on Sunda i\ T. A. Huil of Weeping convention will be held av to be fixed by th nnmitt A resolution was | managers of the We all bound visiting the ) \ lied tonight by Rev. BAY MISSIONAKY WOMEN, First Semi-Annual Meeting of the Soclety at Hasty HastinGs, Neb., May I18.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.]—This afternoon the first semi-annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist 'y society of the South Central as was held in the First Baptist . After Mrs. J. A. Armstrong of the on - secretary. had the vt of the assoein tion director, five-minuto : were made on *How We Can ters Interested in Mission Work,” by . G. Lyons of Glenville and Mvs, I M. Harri a bible 1 . H. H. Stare of Glenville, address were made on “Our Apportionments, Are They Helpful or Otherwise (" At the evening session, after an addre V. 5. R of welcome by R 10 Hastings and a re 1t Considered o spoke on the “Privilege of id then Miss Minnie Buz- CHINA, Presbyterian PArIng to € A odist Boards Pre- re for Thew Workers, New Yows, May 18.—The Presbyterian of toreign missions in addition to bling their missionuries in China, have sent letters advising them not to go into the interior till matters have become settled and to remain where they can b edily reached, by has also been for- board has' framed an ap. dent not to put the act in force and has set apart May i day of prayer throughout the country that the government may be led 10 just and right action in the premises und that the mission ary interests in China imay be savel from disuster. Ve Hebron's New Cathollc Ch Hennox, Neb, 18.—[Special Telegram —The corner stone of the new rt Catholic church of r with impress- d at 10 peal to th Hebro sive cor o'clock by solemn high mass, ccleb Rev. Father English of Hastings, assisted by Father Petrasch of the parish, Father Boll of Crete, ather Markil of Fairbury, and Rev. Father Ignatius of Lincoln, who ropresented Bishop Bonacum, The declar tion was read ana_the corner stone laid by = Rev. Father Ignatius in thi ne of his holl ness, Pope ILeo XIIL, Gr r Cleveland, president of the United States, Lorenzo Crounse. governov of Nebraska, and W, D Galbraith, mayor of Hebron. The services were concluded by a short address by Father Boll, touching upon the present prosperous condition of the Catholic church in America. Movements of Ocean Steamors May 18, At _Southampton — Arrived — Columbia, from New York. At Brow Heuad —Passed—Germania, from New York. At Bremerhaven—Arrived—Havel, from New York. 3 At New York — Arrived — Spree, Bremen, e — Another of the Dubugue Murderers, Siorx Crry, Ta., May 18.--[Special Tele- gram to Tug Bee |—Kent, the third of the wen indicted for the murder of Policemen Firth and Talicott at Dubuquea month ago, was arrested a few days ago by Sheriff Noyes of O'Brien county aud is now ic jail from vussed by Eliva Aun Thayer and then brief | 8t Primghar, la, | i UMBER 233, HAT A CELL HOUSE COSTS Experts for the Respondents Raise the Pricd to the Appropriation's Limit, N ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE IMPEACHED Architect Grant Stu bles a Little In His Testimony, but Architects Fisher and Coots Make the Way Bright for thoe Accusods LixcoLy, Nev. May 18 [Special to Tum The impeached state oMcials are in better spirits tonight than thoy have been atany date sinco the beginmng of the ime peachment trial. This feeling has been brought on by reason of the fact that they have been having their inning today, and as a natural result everything has been coming their way, and coming hard, too. Expert testimony has been the order of the day, and the principal object has been to show that not only did the state make an elegant deal when Dorgan built the cell house, but that the respondents used great discretion when they put him on to superintend the Job. When Architect Grant was placed in tha rango of Mr. Lambertson's guns on cross-ex- amination, he showed signs of weakness, but he managed to hold up to the end and cons tinue firm in the velief that the cell housa house cost &38,051.95, though he admitted that he had but little knowledge regarding the market value of stone, Architects: Fisher and Coots of Omaha wero the best witnesses who have been upon the stand for the respondents, as they went into detail, describing ina most minute man- ner the cost of about every stone and stick of lumberin the building. After listening to this testimoney, the respondents and thefr attorneys poked ecach other in the ribs, feel- ing that they had made several points, as they had succeeded in raising the state's figures all along the line. Notwithstanding all of this, the attorneys for the managers claim that they have ex- pected just what has happened. They say that expert testimony is subject to a great deal of variation and that in this instance the unexpected has not happened. The fight today has been more bitter than on any previous occasion, as the lawyers ha ontested every point, step by step, be- ing anxious to prevent any opponent from stealing a marel There are some who claim that the wide variance in the prices shown by the experts s liable to befog the minds of the court and send them to sea on what stone is worth, Ma d o Course for Webster., Architect Grant, the Beatrice man, whose examination wus not concluded yesterday, gain called to the stand to detail the which the state’s witnesses had made mputing the cost of the cell house. Mr. Lumbertson objected to the line of testimony. Justice Maxwell replied that the proper wiary, according to his idea, was to have the witness make a plain statement. The court, he thought, should have credit of possessing somosnowledge, Judige Post held that the testimony was vlearly incompetent, as the court wus nob trying the architects who had testified for the e Mr. Webster thought tha the force of tho remarks | said that he would submit argument, Now, Mr. Webster,” suggested Justico Maxwell,” ask your witness the length, breadth and height of the walls and excava- tions and we can asc that way.” t would the excavation under the all of the cell house cost?” asked Mr, t he could see he court, and without further south w Webst hundred and cighty dollars,” an- ed the witness, “or 40 cents per cubic then there were other excavations which should be done at 25 cents.” “Taking those two items together can you teaf the amount is in excess of that com- Latenser? A id M point has been decided b, this nother of Mr. Webst whip the devil around the bush.” S the witness can state how many yards 2 were let him answer,” I cannot do," o Lamberson, “as that the court, and uttempts to vered the Beatrice 1 is clearly. incompotent,” re- )8t way of explanation, Mr. Grant said that he had data showing all of the meas- urements, but they had slipped out of his possession, Ho Wasn't Very Well Posted, Mr. Grant, how do you get at the con- erete under that wall?”? asked Mr. Lambert- he quest d Judige s0n, On cross-examination, “I3y measurements and by examinmng the plans.” By looking at the plans you could not tell v the walls were buiit?” 0, sir; of course not.” 0w, how did you get the width of the 1 dug down and took measurements,” How wide was it at the base?” I don’t remember no.” did you dig in the base ach side,” four holes and then guessed st of the wall, > of your footings? ddition to this I shit Lo know.” at the w did you get the s *T'he sume way, and in talked with people who *Who did you talk with Vi . Mr. Dorgan and a conviet.” this is the way you got your estis 1 looked at the plans. “Outside of what you saw In these two loles, und outside of what the people down there told you, you know nothing?" 0, 8iri 1 do not, thouzh I think that ig is o very excellent wall,” long is the wall?? 7 feet.” iv stone did you find in the footings?” “Dimension stone of the proper size.” What do the drawings show as to the size of the footings?” “Idon't know." *1s it nov a fact that those footings are simply big rubble stone “Why, 1 don't know ; | think not.” “Do you know who dug that hole at the point where you looked at the footings I don't know." *‘What would be the value of that footing stone!"” hirty cents per cubic foot in the wall,” What would be the expense of laying the stone in the wall?” 1 should say from 8 to 12 cents.” Heo Wasn't ¥ y Certain, “If you testified ay that it was 80 or 40 cents you were mistaken?” “When { testified then I had my mind confused and was thinking of random ashler.” What would the stone be worth f. o, b.at, Cedar Creek " rom 15 to 22 cents here.” 1f it should turn out that the price of this stone was 8 cents, would you change your mind as to the market value of the stonet” I think not.” . “What do you figure the price of coping in the market?” I should say about 22 cents per cubic foot here.” ben when you charged $1 per foot you were mistaken ! Y1 don't give that as dataasIam not surg.” “Should L turn cut that the price which Atwood churged was only 16 cents, would f¢ change your mind as to the ruarket valuet™ No, sir: it would not." : “How wuek do you fgure on piais dimans 4