Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 22, 1893, Page 1

TWENTY-SECOND YEAR. GHTING FOREST FIRES ny Persons Burned to Death and Much Property Destroyeds HT MEN CREMATED IN A WELL ke City Mills Closed to Enable the Em- ployes to Assist in Suppressing the Flames—Mother and Children Perishs —n ILAxe City, Mich., May 21.—A forest fire stroyed Louls Sands’ lumber camp near r yesterday afternoon. Out of a total ew of sixty men, forty-nine escaped unin- red. One, Edward Sullivan, was severely hirned and ten are dead, Of these, eight ok refuge in a well and were cremated ero by the timber and curbing falling in them and burning. Two tried to run the untlet and were burned to a crisp, The PAGEN, MARLES G. TAY LOR. AMES TTUGT, SDWARD ROORABACIH, marrled, SAMULL CANMPBELL, foroman of camp, G 20 ANIC SANG BT MIKE MULHOLLAND. “The property loss consists of three horses, lorty hogs, camp tools, ete., also eleven cars oaded with logs, owned by the Thayer Aumber compan, IN THE FLAMES' PATIL ‘erriblo Rosult of Saglnaw’s Disnstrous Con- flagration—Much Property Destroyed. ' Sagivaw, Mich., May 21.—The boundaries f the fire ycsterday, as described in these [lispatches last night, were substantially borrect. The scene was one of indescribable Bxcitement, people becoming frenzied in heir desire to remove their houschold flects from the devouring element, which brushed madly on its journey of destruction, burning everything in its path. Strong hands and willing hearts rallied to the aid of those whose honies were in daun- ger. Kverything in the shape of vehiele vas pressed into service to remove house- Jhold goods beyond reach of the fire. In uany Instances these precautions were un- vailing, as property, after being removed o supposed places of safety, was found by he firo and destroyed. The body of the man supposed to be John lark, who perished, was identified this morning as Robert Turner, 1 80 ) Clark, however, is un: Promi- bent citizens met this evening and formu- hated o plan for the people of Sagi ake carc of all the needy ones, and no ap- peal will be made for outside aid. A closo estimate places the number of buildings destroyed at 275, and the total loss sustained §000,000. The total insurauce w. aggregate about §600,000. REFPORTS FROM OTH SOURCES. Mother and Children Perish in the Flames Near Tustin, CaviLrao, Mich,, May 21.—TForest fires are raging in the ferritory northwest of this city. Louis Sands’ lumber camp, near Lake City, has burned. Samuel Campbell of this city, foreman of the gang, and Mike McCune were burned to death. Iight othets arc |- missing and are believed to have perished. Help has been sent from this city. Firo broke out near Tustin and ran two and one-half miles in eight minutes. The farm house of a man named Anderson was destroyed. Mrs. Anderson and her two children perished in the house. The saw mill boarding house belonging to Edgar Morgarcidge on the Toledo & Ann Arbor siding, four miles from here, was destroyed by nire. Loss $1,000; no insur- ance. The mills at’ Lake City were shut down i’exwl\lny to fight the fire. The city is in mminent danger. Sands’ camp, where the two men per- ished, was surrounded by the flames and the nien who escaped had o hard fight, BOY FATALLY BURNED, Bad Featuro of au Incendiary Firo at St. Louis Last Night. Sr. Lous, Mo., May 22.—Fire which broke out about midnight destroyed about §200,000 hworth of property and caused the loss of a human life. A few minutes before 12 o'clock Jan alarm was sent in from the corner of Channing avenue and Locust street. The Which was of incendia; npletely destroyed three-stor, ck block on tho corner mentioned occupied by the T. C. Crum company. One hundred and fifty horses were burned to a crisp and the entire 1ot of buggies, phaetons and other vehicles, fuarness, ee., were destroyed. In the sec- nd floor James (iuhm. barn foreman, his fe and eight children were asleep. All ad o narrow escape except Iddie, a pld son, who was fatally burned before he bould bo rescued, Crum's insurance is 000, CANADA, ot At All Agreeable to the Northern New Yonrk, May 21.—A special from Ot- tawa, Ont, says: “The Commercial Rela- tions of Canada,” is the title of a new blue ook issued yesterday for the financial de- pavtment. Mr. Foster; the minister of finances, admits that the McKinley tariff has caused a large decrease in Canadian ox- ports to the United States. In 1800 the ex- ports wore $30,440,228, and in 15902, §31,624,- B304, In respect to reciprocity, the finance min- ister suys: “On the abr ion in 1886 by the United States of the treaty, Canada made advances for the resumption of the old or the lnauguration of new relations upon some fair and cquitable basis. A standing offer to malke or reduce the duties on cervain named articles in case of equivalent reduction on the part of the United States has been on the statute book for years and still remains open for acceptance, ‘In addition, the government has sent, at different periods, delegations to Washington | to endeavor to arrive ut a basis for more ex- tended relations, the last visit being in Feb- Fuary, 1802, “The result of the conference, so tho trade question is concerned, may briefly stated thus: That it was found in mqul lo Lo frame a treaty upon the basis of ¢ mutual free interchange of the natural ¥rod cts of both countries alone; that wmanu- tured goods must be included and that any agreement for an inlerchange of natural and manufactured goods must be based upon @ preferential treaty in the United States and upon a uniform taviff for that country and Canada, as the rest of the world, “This involved discrimination against . Great Britain and practical tarif by ~ United States, and the Canadian commis- | sloners declined to accept these conditions. * How far the recent change of administra- in the United States will affect Cana- dian interests remains to be ssen.” o ___ New York Democracy Arraigned. New York, May 21 he republican mem- " bers of the last legislature have issued a voluminous address to the people of the state, arvaigning the democratic party for author} the expenditure of §3,000,000 . guore than last year, for fuiling to pass a reformatory taxation bill, for denying home rule to cities, for refusing equality in elec- boards and fof attempting to distran- ks the farmer vote of this state, . Ounkards ln Convention, Muxcig, Ind.,, May 21.—Three thousand asrived ou the brain today, whica increased the crowd to 14,000. [n the morn- ing was held their first 1!’1‘““ meeting. Enoch Eby, a noted Dunkard from Kansas, addressed a crowd of about 15,000 this after- noon. D. I.. Miller of Mount Morris, T, made his famous lecturo on Egypt to an audience of 1,800 Dunkards and citizens. Their na- tional business meeting will commence Tues- day. when it is said that 20,000 Dunkards will be present. YOU G DEMOCRATS 1WON, End of a Struggle Betwoen Western Patrl- otie Politicians, Wasnivagroy Bureiv or Tae n:x.} 513 FOoURTEE ST _STRERT, Wasntsaroy, D, C., May 21. The appointment of John W. Jones of Idaho receiver of public moneys at the Black Foot agency practically scttled the fight between I'rank Bean and ex-Governor Stevenson. Mr. Bean is a member of the national exccutive committee and represents the “kid democracy” of the new state. Mr. Stevenson, who was made governor by Mr, Cleveland eight years ago, represents the older wing. Mr. Bean backed_Jones, who is the editor of the Black Koot Nows, a demo- cratic weekly, Ex-Governor Stevenson backed Mr. Chapin, who is the editor of an- other democr: ekly, and Jones won, Nebraska Minlsters in Washington, Two of the Presbyterian divines who are representing Nebraska at the gencral as- sembly were given important assignments at the local churches. Rev. Dr. W. W. Harsha, of Tecumseh, preached this even- inr at Hamline Methodist Episcopal church which has one of the largest congregations in Washington, He was greeted by a large congregation. Rev. Dr. Edward L. Dodder of Grand Island occupied the pulpit of Emery Chappel Methodist Episcopal South, Western Pensions, The following pensions ported: Nebraska: Orig Ziegler, Reuben McVey. Original widows, ete.—Mahalah Swank. lo: Increase—Turner Wheatley, lando G. Morey, William L. Thompson, issue—Michael K. Tedrow. Aligcellaneo Secretary Morton will bring his daughter to Washington next winter and thus another will be added to the circle of cabinet ladies, The secretary is considering a number of offers for leases for a home., Up to this time he has lived at the Arlington. P.S. H Or- Re- (ol ey CRAZED BY HEAT AND THIRST. Terrible Experience of Prospectors in tho Mountalns of Mexico, MANELOOA, Mex., May 21.—Francis Banada, a prominent rancher who lives north of here near San Juan Sabinas, has arrived at Man- elooa, and brings the first news of the terri- ble fate of a party of five mining inspectors who left here four weeks ago for the Sierra San Viciento mountains in the northwestern part of this state, n the Texas boundary. There have been many reports circulated in this part of Mexico for several months past of the famous mineral wealth to be found in those mountains, and a party of young men, consisting of C. H. Lorian, B. W, Knapp, both Americans; Cecilio Martinez, Tustacio Lojoda and Josus Guererra, organ- ized themselves into a band to try their luck in the reported Eldorado. The course of their journey lay through a desert for 150 miles, and on the third day after leaving Santa Losa their water supply gave out and their team of horses was left behind to its fate. 1or six days the men lived on the juice of the maguy plant. On the seventh day two of the Mexicans, driven crazy by ithe heat and thirst, broke away from their companions and soon became lost in the desert. Other members of the party gradually lost their strength and were left behind to dat The only man that came out of the terrible ordeal alive was Mr. Knapp, who on the tenth day reached the San Jose de Pied- ras ranch, where he received water and kind treatment. Upon regaining his strength he was escorted to San Juan Sabi- nas by a different route than the one which had proved fatal to his companions. He is now resting at the ranch of Mr, Banada and will soon take his departure for his old home in the United States. — THOUGHT A DUEL IMMINENT. Sensational Scene in the French Chamber of Deputies, Pams, May 21.—This morning's new pavers print details of the scene on Satur- day in the Chamber of Deputies immedi- ately after the division on the motion of the prosecution of M. Baudin. M. Baudrey d’Asson, as 500n as the vote was announced, an to the trivune, caught M. Dupuy by the collavand shook him as he shouted, “Cow- ard,” “Liar” and “Humbug! in his cars, Ushers hastened to M. Dupuy’s assistance, drew away d'Asson and escortéd the premier from the chamber. Despite this, the expected duel is not likely to be fought. D'Asson is reported to have been persuaded by his seconds to with- draw his challenge. Emperor Willlam's Denial, Beniay, May 21.—The government has de- nied the truth of the recent statement that Emperor William, in his capacity of supreme commander of the federated armies, would issue a manifesto concorning the army bill, T'o the denial is added the explanation that the emperor is supreme commander only in war; in peace the federated princes com- manded their respeetive arnyes. Closeted with the Pope. Rome, May 21.—Herr von Buelow, Prussian minister to the Vatican, applied last evening for an audience with the pope toaay. It was granted without hesitation, although the pope desived cto pass Pentecost Sunday in absolute seclusion and vest. The apparent urgency of Herr von Buclow’s business and the secrecy surrounding it have excited wuch comment. DELAYED TH JUTION, Double Murderer Dooley Wil Not Hang Untit October, ConyiNg, Ta.,, May 2!.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee|—The attorneys of James Dooley, the fiend who ravished and killed his aunt, Mrs. William ons and little daughter Nellie of Prescott, this county, March 11, lost year, and was sentenced to be hanged at this place June 16, bave been suc- cessful in getting the court to postpone the execution until the October term of court. This move will pe met with righteous indig- nation by the citizens of this county Dooley’s crime was the most horrible ever committed in this section, und his couviction and sentence were sccured at great cost to the county. The promiso of swift justice and extreme precaution during his trial only prevented the exasperated citizens from tak- :lp( him from the court house anda lynching him, Terrific Wind Storm, Siovx Crry, In.,, May 21.—A terrific wind storm accompanied by hail and rain visited this region about 9 o'clock tonight. Eve thing loose about the streets was blown Occupants of the upper stories of buildings were stampeded. The city elec- tric circuits were greatly damaged, The storm passed to the southeast, e Movements of Ocean Steamers May 21, At Havre—Arrived—La Gascogne, from New York. At Scilly-~Passed - Stuttgart, from Balti- more. At Boston—Arrived—Cephalonia, Ldyerpool. At New York—Arrived—Werra, from Genoa. from i Plucked from the Fond, Judge Berka saved a lad from a thorough wetting ut Hanscom park yesterday after- eoon, The boy was playing on a pile of rocks at the edge of the pond and slipped and fell. The judge rescued the youngster before §o got ln over Lis Lead, GENERAL VAN WYCK BETTER TIndications that the Well Known Nebraskan May Recover, REGAINED THE USE OF HIS LEFT SIDE State Reunlon Committes Discusses the Subject ot the Anoual Entertalnment of Grand Army Veterans at Grand Island, Nennaska Crry, Neb,, May 21.—[Special Telegram to Tre Brk.]—Dr. 1. M. Whitten and James Reed made another visit to Gen- eral Van Wyck's bedside this morning. They found the patient much improved. He passed a portion of the morning in an arm chair, chatting pleasantly with Mrs. Van Wyck, Ho has regained the use of his left side and was better in every respect at noon, his pulse at that time being seventy-six, tem- perature normal, Mr. Reed wishes Tur Bee to state that the report of the general's condltion in this morning’s World-Herald was grossly exag- gerated. He says no representative of that paper has been at Lone Lodge and the re- port in this morning’s issue has caused a great annoyance to the general's family and friends. James Reed and Colonel F\ P. Treland ar- rived in tho city at midnight from Tone Lodge. They left the general's bedside at 11:15 p. m. At that time the general's pulse was 76, temperature normal. He is in every way improved. Physicians say if the im- rovement continues he will _soon be out. fon, Mark Broadhead, Mrs Van Wyck's brother, and her daughter Happy will arrive from Washington tomorrow afternoon, TO RECEIVE THE VETERANS, Proparations Bemng Completed for Ne- braska's G. A, R. Annual Encampmsnt, GRrAND IsLAND, Neb.,, May 21.—[Special to Tue Bee.]—The date of the next reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic will not be changed. The question as to whether or not to do so called the Board of Council of the Grand Army ot the Republic, depart- ment of Nebraska, to meet here last night, together with a meoting of the reunion com- mittee. Owing to the fact, however, that Department Commander Lon Church of North Platte and Adjutant General BE. A. Evans could not arrive until late last night, a meceting of the council was not held this morning, A change of date was wanted for the reason _that the tional reunion to be held at Indianapolis begins on the 4th of September, and under the dato agreed upon by the Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic at the Fremont encampment Nebraska’s reunion will close on the 2d of of September. This would leave but very little time for those who desire to attend both to prepare for the national reunion. Owing to the fact, however,. that the date of the Nebraska reunion was fixed before tho general order of the national department as to the date of the Indianapolis meeting was made, aud that several contracts have already been entered into by the reunion commiitee under the fixed date no change was made, and the fifteenth annual reunion will take placo justas announced—August 28 to Sep- tember 2, inclusive. There were present representing the board of council, Department Commander Ton Churchof North Platte, Senior Vice Com- mander Church Howe of Howe, Adjutant Gen- eral E.A. Evans of North Platte, Medical Di- rector Dr. Spalding of Omaha, Colonel J. H. Culver of Milford. Craigof Beatriceand J. B. Sowhillof Omaha. At the meeting of the reunion committee last night there were present Church Howe, chairman pro tem; George H. Caldwell, seerctary; George . 2 Harrison, C. F. Bentley of this Mengher of Columbus, and A. nor of Omaha, he committee on transportation reported that a half-fare rato can be secured for visitors, and that in the matter of transport- ing wood, tents and other materials the rail- roads were willing to make the same rate they made last year, Twelve uniformed bands will be carried free of charge, but while here will have to be under the supervision of the department commander. A complete program was not outlined last night, owing to the unsettled condition as to the date. No definite report was made, cither, as to whether the National guards of Nebraska could be secured, and the prepara- tion of a program was deferred until another meeting, to be held soon. The military board will meet soon. und the “encampment of the National guards will then be acted upon. Medical Director Spalding drew the at- tention of the committee to tha fact that last_year o large number of ladies were troubled with headache, resulting from sit- ting in the sun around the speaker’s stands, and it was decided to cover 400 or 500 seats and restrict the use of them to ladies. The seating capac| not including covered seats, will be about 2,000, Fromont's Chautwuqua, Fresont, Neb, May 2L—[Special to Tue Bee.]—The central Chautauqua which has been held in this city has been a success in most respects since its organization in 1801, when it was held ten days; 1n 1802 it lasted fifteen days, and this year, to satisfy the generaldemand for Chautauqua work, those having the matter in charge have decided to hold a twenty-one days session this summer, commencing Thursday evening, June 29, he assembly idea has taken a firm hold upon the minds of the Nebraska people and it is recognized as one of the most popular means of recreation, combined with the idea of intellectual improvement, hence the large ine in attendance each yesr and the demand for extending the séssions of the Chautauqua assembly. Among tha best lecturers in the United States who have been secured are John De Witt Miller, of Philadelphia, who will deliver his three best lectures. ness;” “Our Country Peri's” and **Casual Chats with Great Peo- A. E. Winship, one of Boston's most popular lectu: will speak on “Conversers and Orators,” Wit and Wisdom in Travel” and **The Boy Out of School.” Dr. Winship will also speak several times inthe teachers institute, which will be held on the grounds during the Chautauqua, Colonel George W. Bain of Kentucky bas been engaged for three lectures, Dr. M. C. Mason of Atlanta, Ga., is one of the most eloquent olored orators known. He speaks on The Negro Problem” and southern dducation” and will preach one Sabbath. Rabbi Leo Franklin, the popular rabbi of the Jewish synagogue of dm.lhn. will speak upon “*The Modern Jew and His Belief.”” Revy. J. G. Tate of Hastings will deliver his lecture on ‘“Protecting the Home.” To these may be added the names of Dr. J, B. Maxfleld of Omaha, Hon. J. 8. Hoagland of North Platte, Hon, . J. O'Neill of Pawnee City, and Dr. Frank ne of Omaha, A nuwber of others will be secured, Falrmont Soclal Event. Fammoxt, Neb,, May 21.—-|Special to Tre BeE.]—A pleasant reception was tendered at the home ot ex-Mayor Johu Barsby and wife Thursday night to Rev. H. C. Aber- nethy, wife and duughter Helen of Poway Valley, Cal., who are visiting here. Rev. Mr. Abernethy was formerly pastor of the Congregational church here for over eight years. A. A Cressman and son, E. L. Malsbury, wife aud daughter, C. H. Ketridge, wife and daughter, I, C. Page, wife and daughter, D. J. Kramer aud wife, I'. M. Wright, wife and dlu&;hwr. W. W. Kemp and wife, X Hall and wife, O. P. Fisher and wife, Chapin and wife, P. Farrar and wife, J. U. Garry and wife, . S. Chandler and wife, B L. Martia and wife, G. C. Maxficld M. and _wife, L. Davis . Chapin ana _ wife, ) . A. Phillips, Mrs, L. M. Vincens, Mrs. C. . Fraker, Mrs. W. Wheeler, Mrs. H, McNealand daughter, Mrs. N, Thompson, O. 'E. Miller and wife, Mrs. L. Steiger, M. A. 1. Gleason, Mrs. J. H. Ruston, Charles Abernethy, G. D. Maxfield, H. Mosher, «\V. O. Ross, H. Smiley, F. Thompson, W. A. Dowey, Misses Jessic Wilter, Agnes Little May Palmer, Carrie and Hattie Dewey, Clara and Lena Palmer, Lazzie Loomis, Nannie Thompson, Maria ~ Mosher, Susie Dingman, Anna Thompson, Lizzie Chapin, Edna Tolls, and Mr. Barl Palmdr. Refreshments were served and a most enjoyable time was had. A. - Ambler and and wife, M. C. wife, U. RESULT OF A DRUNKEN ROW. Nick Hengle Probably Fatally Hurt in & Lincoln Figh Lixcony, Neb.,, May 21.—[Special Tele- gram to Tie Bre]—Another drunken row took place in the Russian quarter in North Lincoln at 10 o'clock tonight, which will probably result fatally to Nick Hengle, one of the participants.t Sunday 1s usually spent in beer drinking by the Russians, & number of whom were congregated in the house of Philip Meikel, at Ninth ana Y streets. A row, the origin of which no one appears to know, followed, in which Mrs. Meikel,who is in a delicate condi- tion, was Jknocked senseless by Nick Helser who immediately ran away. A fow minutes afterwards he returned with his brother Peter, and attacked Hengle, a visitor there. A desperate fight ensued, in which Hengle was struck over the temple with a big piece of plank, while the two Helsers received several bad cuts on their heads, Peter being the worst injured. When the police arrived Hengle was laying on the floor unconscious, with his head in a great pool of blood. Nick Helser was ar- rested while undressing and Poter was brought to the station later by his little ten year old daughter, A sonof Peter Helser was recently pardoned by Governor Crounse while serving a term in the pen for mnearly killing a companion in a drunken row. The room where the fight took place looked as though struck with a cyclone, with blood over the walls, the plastering knocked off and window lights smashed in, Hebron Personals, Hesrow, Neb.,, May, 21.—[Special to Tune BER]—Mr. aud Mrs. O. P. Big- elow of Ogden, U. T., who have been visit- ing here, departed for the World's fair city. Miss Rosa Thelen of Hastings is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. M. Weiss, Fathers Englesh of ‘Hastings, Boll of Crete, Merkil of Fairbury, and Ignatius of Lincoln, who assisted in the laying of the corner stone of the new Catholic church, de- parted for their respective homes on Friday. H. G.gMcCloskey of Kairbury was in Hebron to attend the laying of the corner- stone of the new church. Miss Effle Leach is visiting in Chicago. She will be absent threo wecks, J. H. Lynch, cashier of the First National bank, departed for Chicago Friday morning. Richard Ellison returned from California c’)&r\vcek after a year's absence. v 1 L. Fonner attended Dental sociation convention last weelr. M. Bennett and family have gone to Chicago to see the big show. 1. L. Thompson has been called to St. Louis on business. Attorney C. L. Richards is among the visitors of the World's fair from Hebron, the State at Lincoln High School Orato rical Conte SrriNgrieLp, Neb,, May 21.—[Special to Tue BEe.]—The oratorical contest between the Springfield and Papillion IWI sohnoln for highest marks fir-yr: hded last night at the Papillion opera house be- fore a large audience. The six students of the Springficld high school showed their superior knowledge of oratory over u like number from the Papillion high school by nearly four points out of a possible best individual orgtor for Pupillion’s school was Miss Nettia Smith, for Springfield's school, Will H. Hoover. — e CIVIL SERVICE POLICY, How Cleveland Proposes to Conduct the President Administration, New York, May 21.—The World this morning, in its editorial page prints the fol- lowing in double leaded type, from its Washington correspondent: The president's civil service policy has not changed since it was announced in the ‘World on Saturday, May 13. A malicious report to the contrary was invented by a newspaper openly hostile to Mr. Cleveland and really antagonistic to the democratic party. Mr. Cleveland has no intention of refusing to make appointments for political reasons, He will not make removals for political reasons, unless offensive partisauship is charged and proved. He will make and countenance, however, a good many re- movals, and every vacancy thus made wili b6 filled by a democrat. Mr. Cleveland in bis last administration experienced great trouble from the partisan- ship of bureau and division chiefs. Men whom he had retained in office did their ut- most to embarass his administration. were willing to risk their places for the pur- pose of discrediting the democratic aamin- stration. They were not civil service re- formers. They were spoilsmen, appointed for partisan reasons, under the spoils sys- tem. They hoped for preferment and pro- motion by aiding the return of a republican president. Some of these men were in office when Mr, Cleveland returned to Washington, A few of them have been dismissed and others will be. There is to be a great reform of this kind in the service. [t is based on sound business principles. The president and the members of his cabinet are doter- mined to have subordinates on whom they can rely in confidential positions. Mr. Cleveland has not yet considered any changes 1 the civil service rules. That may come later, but no such intention as has been attributed to Mr. Cleveland, of putting all minor apointments under u commission and establishing a permanent tenure, is en- tertained by him, He authorizes the statement that nothing that the New York Sun says of his inten- tions can be relied upos ————— UNITEED THE FACTIONS, Advico of the Popo to French Cathollcs Helped $he Republic. Panis, May 21, <~Premier Dupuy, at a ban- quest in Touloise evening, made a long speech concern e government program and the political $ftuation in France. He suid that the cablnet’s legislative program included the passage of laws to deal with the new relations of labor and capital, fiscal reforms, a readjustment of taxation on the principle that those best able to pay snould pay most toward the support of the state (‘lll(l;l also to regulate civil and religious socie- 8, M. Dupuy admitbed that the growth of the l’c[xuhlh'uu senti t in France has been ac- celerated by the doungel given by the pope to French Catholics. The advice tendered by Rome with the lofty purpose of promot- ing peace, he said, had & persuasive power which none could fail to recognize. In the streets of Touloise M. Dupuy was received with exceptional enthusiasm. A few shouts of “Viva Baudin” wy heard, but othe wise, no attempy at & political demonstra- tion was made. Bertie Debritt's Slayer Convicted, Rawwixs, Wyo., May 21.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bre.]—Alfred L. Clark, whose trial has occupied the time of the court for the past week, indicted tor murdering Bortio Debritt, was coucluded at o late hour last night by the jury bringing in a verdict of murder in the second degree. Clark W ably defended. The plea of insanity, how- ever, seeled to have but little weight with the jury, which was ouly ahout fifteen wmln- utes o arviving at @ verdict. 00 POPULAR T0 BE HONG Conspirator Bricero's Sentence Commuted to Imprisonment for Life, PETITIONED IN HIS FAVOR ALL CHILI Indications that the Sealers in tho Stralts of Magellan Will Have an Engage- ment with Ohilian Dispatch Toats, [Copyrtahted 1893 by James Gordon Rennett.) VaLraraso, Chili (via Galveston, Tex.), May 21.—[By Mexican Cable to the New York Herald—Special to Tue Bee.]—Pres- ident Montt has commuted the sentence of Senor Bricoro, one of the persons connected with the revolutionary plots against the government in April, who had been sen- tenced to be executed, Great pressurc had been brought to bear upon the president who was overwhelmed with petitions for the exercise of executive clemency in behalf of the condemned man, The president called a special meeting of the council of stato ear! y morning and at 1 o'clock a. m., Bricero was conducted to an ordinary cell, having up to that hour been confined in that portion of the prison in which those sentenced to death are kept. The council of state discussed all the poti- tions which had been filed and decided that the man should not be put to death. It is probabie that Bricero's sentence will be changed to imprisonment for life, All over Chili a sentiment in opposition to the execution of Bricero has been worked up. Not in years has somuch interest in the fate of a condemned man been shown in this republic. Petitions for exccutive clemency came from all parts of the country and some wero sont from other South American republics, So great was the interest that President Montt was hissed by a crowd of university students because he declined to interferc with the exccution of Bricero when they re- quested him to do so. There is no doubt that the government was forced to change the sentence by tho display of public senti- ment. President Montt has been overwhelmed with thanks for his action in saving the man from execution. Soine Excitement in Poru, In view of the excitement caused by the approaching election in Peru the Chilian government will send the war ship Almi- rante Cochrane to America to protect the in- terest of Chilians. Later the cruisers Pinto and Captain Prat will be sent to Callao for the purpose of protecting the lives and prop- erty of Chillans who reside in that city. The British flagship Royal Arthur has been ordered from Chihan waters and to join the Northern Pacific squadron ot Bsquimault. Thave been told that it is the intention of the British government to establish a large dock yavd with all modern applisnces at Stanley, Falkland Islands, which is to be used by ships in south At- lantio and Pacifiz squadrons. wmw ‘me. thaksilwseargo freczZing plants have been established at Punta Arenas. They will be operated in connection with the New Zoaland line of steamers which will call there for cargoes of frozen mutton to be carried to England. Chilian dispatch boats Condell and Hue- mel will be sent in a few da, to patrol the seal rookeries in the Straits of Magellan. Governor Senoret has reperted that two American, three Argentina and four English schooners are engaged in pelagic sealing in violation of law and the dispatch boats are to be sent to the rookeries to prevent further slaughter of the seals. Each vessel is armed with rapid-firing guns and their commanders will probably not hesitate to use them. In Rio Grande do Sul. The Herald's correspondent in Montevideo phs that inaccurate accounts of the o Sul are s0 numer- 't situation cannot be deter- mined, The Castilhistas insist that the re- cent battle practically ended the revolution, because the insurgent army had been forced to flee in such small bands that 1t could not possibly be got together in sufficient num- bers to make an effective stand. ‘This story is contradicted by the revolu- tionists, who declare that General Telle Castilhistic army was defeated and that Telles himself was badly wounded and fled toward Santa Anna. A telegram from Taura says that General Salzano with a body of revolutionists has arrived at the Uruguayan frontier, Salgano declares thau the stories about the defeat of the revolu- tionists are Genera. Tavariz aefcated "Tel- les' army at Yuhanduy. . The Uruguayan senate has voted a large sum to the government to be used in rein- forcing the army stationed in the frontier to prevent raids by Brazilian troops. A - telegram from the Herald's corres- pondent in Buenos Ayres says that the of- ficial inquiry iuto the causes for the wreck of the Argentine warship Rosales is still drag- gingalong. Licutenant Victorica, one of the condemned oficers, has protested against the findings of the court of inquiry, 1t is probable that Quirno Costa will be the new minister of foreign affairs in Argen- tina. A dispatch from Rio de Janciro, Bra- 701, says the yellow fever epidemic is spread- ing. "8 ngaged In a Desperate Conflict, ua, (via Galveston, Tex.), May 21.—[By Mexican Cable to the New York Herald—Special to Tie T —~What, it is believed, will be the decisive battle of the revolution against the authority of Presi- dent Socosa has been opened by the advance of the government troops. After many days spent in preparation the government roops began their advance, this morning at 9 o'clock. Their purpose was Lo avtack the revolutionists at Barranca, near Masaya. As the overnment forces ad- vanced the battle was begun by the revolu- tionists, whose artillery opened a vigorous fire upon the attacking columns of the enemy. The revolutionists are enthusiastic. They believe the engagement now in progress will result favorably to their cause and hope it will be the decisive battle of the movement to overthrow Socosa. Large crowds are gathered in the streets awaiting news of the battle. which will be brought from the front by messengers. I am just about to leave Granada for the battle field o watch the progress for the Herald, ————— Saw the Fences Cuicaco, 111, May 21,—Although a great many visitors floated easily along Stony Is- land avenue and the cross streets, it was comparatively quiet today in the vicinity of Jackson park. About 4 o'clock the crowd was largest. At that time over 21,000 peo- ple were attending the Wild West perfor- mance and other kindred attractions. The ice cream saloons and cheap museums were doing a lively business. Perhaps 60,000 peo- ple saw the outside fences duriug the day, e Funeral of Jawmes Murdoch, CixciNyari, O. May 21.—The funeral of the great actor, James Murdoch, was held here today. About 200 people gathered to wit- ness the last solemn rites. The servico was complote in its simplicity, Wrapped in an American flag and followed by twenty car- riages, the body was taken to Spring Grove cemetery, where the interment was made, — ——— FARMS IN DEMAND. Huandreds ot People Flocking to the Ceded Sloux Lands. Cavneriaty, S, D, May 21.—[Special to Tur Ber.]—Whatever may be the f: regards other sections of the state, tl flow of immigration to the ceded Sioux lands continues ina manuer most gratifying, and the reports that continue to como from east- ern states seem to fully warrant the opinion that those who have already arrived are but the advance gruard of tho vast army yet to come. Inono day recontly sixty-five teams, loaded with immigrant goods, crossed the iver on the pontoon bridige at this place on way to tho ceded lands. Thus the choice lands of this great reservation are rapidly disappeaving aund before many months havo elapsed but littlo of it will re- {n:\m subject to entry under the homestead aws, State Commissioner of Schools and Public Lands Ruth has been in the city and ar- ranged for the surveying and platting of the school section which is located within tho city limits. When platted the land will be 80ld by the lot to those desiring to buy and the proceeds will go into the state school fund, For several years a number of build- ings have been illegally upon the land, but theso the commissioner ordered removed within the next ten days, There are about 100 acres of land in the parcel to be sold, the remainder of the section lying i the Mis- souri river. The land is us level as a floor and is certain to bring a good price when it is placed upon the market. South Dakotn Oratorical Contest. RevrieLy, S, D., May 21— [Special to Tne Bee.]—The sixth annual oratorical contest of South Dakota was held at Redfield Thur day. Yankton college, Sioux Falls uni sity, Brookings Agricultural college, South Dakota university, Augustana college and Redfield college participated in the contest for a chalcedony slab and a prize of §9 anid a geld badge for th first prize and the second prize. 'The judges were I W. Herreid, Hon. C. k. Doland of Pierr and Rev. J. F\. of Rosebud Agency. Tho first prize was given to T. A. Stubbins of Yanlton college, and the sccond prize to E. I, Dow of Redfield. The chaleedony slab will bo contested for by the colleges again, as both Yankton and Mitchell have won the prize twice. A large number of studeats were present from each institution, and were in complete harmony with the decision of the judges THOUGHT HE WAS MURDERED. Amerlean Cltizens In Mexico Claim a Com- panion Was Maltreated. Wasmixgron, D. C., May 21.—A Chicago paper recently printed a letter from Mexico stating that on the 20th of September, 1802, Mr. Charles Creighton, a citizen of the United States engaged as the contractor of a section of the Motamoras road in the state of Pueblo, had been assaulted, disarmed, ar- rested and locked up in the jail of Tlacal- vican by a band of workmen, and that next day Creighton was found dead in the jail and that it w believed that the jaiter had mur- dered h Tho Mexican legation at Washington is in receipt of an official report from the Depart- ment of Foreign Afl )f the United Mexi- can states, from which 1t appears that Creighton was arrested and put m jail be- cause he was drunk and caused a disturb- ance in the graders’ camp by attacking with \.the worldogmen of y, who disarmed and locked him upj that on the 21st of September Creigh- ton was found dead, and that from the au- topsy made by an expert it appeared that his death resulted from congestion of the brain; that the friends of Creighton, not t ing satisfied and insisting on a new inquiry, the disinte:ment of the corpse has been or: dered and a new autopsy will follow, so that if it t proved that death resulted from natural causes, those who may be res i ble for the samo shall punished, DEBATEL Ve duly tricd and LHE BRIGGS CASE, 1t Wiil Occur Before the Presbyterian Gen- eral Assombly This Weel. WASHINGTO! D. C, May 21 sioners to the Presbyterian general assembly occupied most of tho local pulpits today. The attendance upon the various places of worship were generally greater than the capacity of the houses could accommodate. Besides the usual preaching services thero was a mass meeting in the interest of the Young People’s Societies of Christian En- deavor at the byteriun church, Th ing wi s expected to produce i assembly--the debate on the Briggs case, Just what shape it will come up in cannov be definitely . An appeal from the action of the New York s been placed in the hands of committee, of which Rey. of Philadelphia is aker, while not the first choice of the Briggs men of the a mbly for moderator, gave him their votes after Mr. had declined to have his name used as a candidate for the oftice The committee will probably report on Tuesday on the regulavity of the appeal and whether or not it should be entertained, coming, as it does, divect from the presby- gone to the synod. Commis- Many Women Minlsters Tiglous Services of the W Cuicaso, 111, May 21.-~Eighteen or women ministers of the gospel, repre: ing thirteen different denominations, sat upon the speaker's platform at the religious services held this morning by the W Cougress of representutive women, who took active pait in the Tupper Wilson of St. Pau Mary £ v Florence Kolleck of 17 Shaw, Mrs, O artlott of Mich.; Mrs. Moreland, ctte Olmstead of , 0., and May Wright Sewall 1'by Miss Anna H. tendance at th womens' congre v large this afternoon. greatest interest was taken in in hall No. 3, at the religious meeting. Mrs, . B, Grannis, president of the Social Pur- gue, presided and delivered o short address. Speeches were made by Mrs, Isa- bella Lake of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson, Mrs, Arthur Smith and others, e — LOOKS LIKE COME 't institute haps the the meeting 'ITION, ranama Road Will Not Renew tract with the Pacific Alail, SaN Fraxcisco, Cal,, May 21 ton, agent of the Panama city, received the followir day: New YORrg, May 20.-Proposed deal here merely covers charters of steamers for Col- umbian line. Distrust all rumors. Shall abide loyally by our engagement. Notify our friends. PANAMA BAILROAD COMPANY, Mr. Hinton says he supposes the ‘“pro- posed deal” mentioned in the despatch may refer to the efforts of the Columbian, line to charter the steamers belonging to Mr. Huntington for ser ween New York and Colon, He says that b expecta- tion that the Panama road will renew the old contract with the Pacific Mail and Steamship company. s Con- . Hin- ailroad in this despateh yester- et Abaudoned & Baby, Some one left a week-old baby at the door- step of Rev. J. A, Hultman's residence last night. A note was pinced to the clothing of the child requesting the reverend gentle- man to care for the chila, Mr Hultman called at police headquarters and requested that he bv relioved of the charge, 80 the police took the iulaut to the Opea Door, the | NUMBER 236. END OF THE WHISKY TRUST Biggost Firms in the Combino Serve Notica of Their Intended Withdrawal. FAILURE TO PAY ITS GROUND RENTALS Money Duo the Firms from the Distiiling and Cattle Feeding Company Allowed to Run When Past Due—AfMiirs in 1Bad Shape. Cirreado, T, Ma to e Bee,]—Th have roceived its ~[Special Telegram Whisky trust appoars to death blow Saturday night by the withdrawal of its chief dise tilles Woolner Bros,, K. 8. Easton, H, & J. Swabacher and J. H. Francis, served written notice on John Beggs, first vice president of the Distilling and Cattle Foed ing company, that they had withdrawn from the “trust” and would take possession of their respective distiller| The announcement of this action was made by Samuel Woolner to a reporter at Wools ner's home in Peoria, Mr. Woolner said he: fully realized that the withdrawal of the distillerics owued by these wen was a death blow to the **Whisky trust,” and to use his his own languag: ¥ ‘It looks as if this move would bust the Distilling and Cattlo Feeding company. The withdrawal of the Grove and Union distil= leries, which I represent as trustee for Wooluer Bros.; the Manhattan, owned by BE. 8. Easton; the Peoria, the property of John H. FPrancis, and the Northern, owned by the Schwabache means the dropping: out of the five best paying houses in the Distilling and Cattle Feeding company. 1ehind With Its Kent, The reason wo withdraw is because the Distilling and Cattle Ieeding company has not paid us our rental under the leuses for the ground upon which their distilleries stand. Now the capacity of the Grove and Union distilleries i ) bushels a day; the: Peoria run. )00, the Manhattan 3,000, and' the Nor 8,000, which makes. a total v capacity of 10,- 500 bushels, has gono out of tha concern. The worst of it, from the stand- point of the Distilling and _Cattle Feeding: company, is that thesc ave the best proper= ties in the company and are the oues upom. which the trust mostly dependss We ure now in possession of our houses and havae. men there looking after the property. Iwas: at the Grove and Union this morning and have started men at the work of taking stock. The firms withdrawing from the Distilling and Cattle Feedi ill deliver all pir nd g L we willl o up personal prope \ck the aked plants, machine The notice wo served on Mr. Begg so stated and we do not consider that we have any right. to the stock. The rcason wo served. the notice on Vice President Begg bes se President Greenhut was in_ Chicaga and we did not know when he would return. He and John 8. Stevens i looking after the quo-war menged by Atte 3 understand Mr. night and 1 hass been uto suit coms reral Maloney, hus & ireenhut returned lastié presume our notification: placed before him by The principle reason why wi withdrew was because we have not received' the rentals for some timo past. That is the, rdason all of us have drawn out. There is a. clause in our 1 h thoe trast that we i rentals are not paid for sixty days, In thesg¢ases the rentals have not beeu paid for miny months.” Its Domise Assured This is certainly the end of the trust for it has been very hard up for some time, and now that its source of r is about shut, off, the outlook is a_ ver wry one. Woolner also said there were scveral other houses that would soon withdraw. Of the, eighty houses that wero in the trust not, hore than ten have been runving of late,, The houses that witharew yesterday were, among the strongest in the trust. Several hundred thohsana sdollars is due on June, rebates ana and now thut the prospects of! placing the $8,000,000 worth of bonds lutely ordered issued are bad, the oficers off the ‘trust do not sce where the necessary cash is to comefrom, _—_— PHEBE COUZINS' ROAST, She Glves Mrs, Potter Palmer and Others a Wurm Reception. Cuieaco, T1L, May 21.—Phabe Couzins has, written a long letter to the Chicago Times, in which she cnergetically attacks Mrs, Potter Palmer and World's Fair Commis= Jlair and’ Lannon. She, t she is keeping quict at present, for the reason that she must have breath like other mortals. She then con- tinues: “So when Massey of the midget state of D Irom the sawed- off section of the greut mother country of Virginin and Launon from the land of the Mormon elder are giving the skirvt dance, cake wallc and tight rope performance of their mus| round with Theodore Thomas, you certainly don't expeet a trained and dignified leader to ‘shy his castor’ into this S, 1y referred to is no le personage than Isabelln Beecher Hook: Wright [ 1 was notified by the president of » woman's management that this lady must be kept. of at all hazard 1 Hooker, unluckily for her at | this congress, wrote 5, 1891, to Mrs. Palmer, in which, as chaivman of the finance committee, she vi inctly set forth the falsity of afidav h had been sub- mitted at the September weeting of the board of lady managers by Mrs. Palmer and S to the forinution of that commite y tained the secrotary. s fondly hoped by the receiver of hat this method of squelching s u suflicient reproof to one who dared to afiim in writing that the president of the lady managers and her sub- sidized allies had been false to truth, - Hen:e the order of ostracism. Miss Couzius ends her letter with an elaborate attempt to prove thut the World's fair board of refers ence and control is an illegal body, - WILL CHANGE MEL NAME, Blaine to Wed Dr. William, Bull fn Jane, New York, May 21.-—The Herald say: Young Mrs. Blaine is to change her name, She is going to be married to Dr. William T, Bull, There have been many rumors of ens gagement, but these have been denied until now, when the announcement is authoris tatively made, “T'ho wedding will not be long deferred. According to present arrangements it is fixed for early in June. It will be a quiet oue, and may be followed by o trip 10 e rope. Young Mrs, r——— Disastrous Floods. Pavr, Minn,, May 21.—1"loods ofa seri- ous nature are reported in Moutans by the Helena correspondent of the Pioneer Press, They were caused by the swelling of mouns 1ain streams to an unusual height. Many ferries on the Flathead and other rivers have suspended operations. While no real damage has thus far been done, cousiderable is threatened, as the water is continuall nsing. Trafic on the Belt Mountain branel of the Great Northern road has been entirely. suspended by the high water, and at present there is uo immediate prospect of the res l sumption of wafie,