Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 29, 1893, Page 13

BUSINESS MEN 0N THE CANAL Opposition to Voting the Bonds Under the Present Orude Proposition. MR. HERMAN KOUNTZE TALKS PLAINLY He 1s Opposed to the Scheme and Objects to Having His Name Used in Con- nection with It—Business Men Laterviewed. There seems to be a general confusion and misapprehension among citizens, and sspe- clally among business men of the city, in regard to the proposition to vote bonds in the sum of #1,500,000 for the purpose of ac- quiring water works or electric light plants, or both. The impression prevails that the county and city have joined hands to vote bonas for the construction of the Platte | river canal. The county has declined to submit any proposition and the city propo- sition has nothing whatever to do with the counstruction of the ‘ansl. Here is the copy of the legal preciamation submitting the proposition: Ehall bonds of the city of Omaha In the sum of one millica five hundred thousand dol- tion and pure tric light plany ¢ priation and putchase of the land required for such water warks and electric light plant, the said bonds to run not more than twent (20) yonrs and to bear intercst payable semi- Annuaily at a rato not to exceed five () per cent_per annum, with coupons attached, the anid Yonds to be called water works and elec- tric light plant bonds, wnd not to be sold for Jess than par; the proceeds of sald bonds to be used for no other purpose than paying the cost of the appropriation or purchase of water works and an electric light plant and land thercfor and the said bonds to be issued from time to time as may be required during the yeurs 1804, 1895 and 1896, Very few of the business men and tax- payees of the city who understand the prop- osition are in favor of it, s will be shown by the following interviews upon the subject : Banker Kountze's Plain Statement. Herman Kountze—I am most decidedly op- posed to the hrovosition inits prosent form. d sald city and the appro- do not believe mn bonding the city for 81,500,000 and buying electrio light or water price ‘works rl-nu at any the council may fix. The proposition is be- ing submitted under a general misappre- hension. In the first place it is represented that I am one of the backers of this scheme and my name has been put in as one of the commissioners. The fact is that [ distinctly stated to the parties who had the project in hand that I oid not want my name con- nected with the commission and would not serve on it, and did not want my name used as an endorser of the project as it has been submitted. The commission can be changed at any time by the council and no safeguard has been provided against the squandering of the money that may be voted. As I understand it, the proceeds of these bonds, if they were voted, could not be used | legally for canal construction, and if they could be used for this purpose it would be a very reckless and dangerous venture. No- body can teli how much we would have to expend. The canal completed with the nec- essary uipment would cost at least $5,000,000. Before we start on such a scheme we must know where the money comes from. Yes, you may put me down as decidedly op- posed to the $1,500,000 bond proposition. Says IU's & Crazy Scheme. John B. Furay—It is a crazy_scheme in its present form. Lagree with Tur Brz that there is but one course to pursue, and that is to vote the proposition down. I would favor the canal if we could vote bonds for that purpose directly and surround it with every safeguard. Christ Specht—I am opposed to it, and voted against the ordinance in the council. It is a steal and there is a big scheme behind it. Wecan't buitda canal legally. and if the money is voted it can be devoted to any purpose desired. 1f the million and a haif is voted and work commenced and the amount is about expended parties can go before the logislature, and, by raising the wornout cry against Omaha, secure legislation that would prevent the city completing the canal. That would enable them to gobble up fora song what the city had accomplished in the way of construction. Or the money could be used by the council in purchasing Mr. Wiley's electric light plant, and that would be legal. Tno bonds should not be voted until the city can directly issue them and construct a canal. P. W. Birkbauser—I regard the plan per- ectly feasible, but would not favor the propo- sition unless every safeguard is thrown around the same. ~ Merchants Oppose the Measure. Thomas trick—I am hardly in favor of voting bonds atany time, and certainly bonds for such an amount as are asked in the present case should never be issued without careful consideration. I do mnot think we have facts enough before us to justity uny such project. W. S. Wright—I am against it, butitis a question that must be looked to orit may carry by default. It frequently happens that parties who pay no ‘axes will fayor-a scheme that will load up the taxpaye: J. G. Gilmore—I think I will vote against the bond proposition. Whenever you com- mence to multiply the offices you increase the opportunities for crookednéss in the city government. P. E. ller—Taxes are high enough without yoting any more bonds for any purpose. Taxes are alreaay too high in Omaha. R. M. Cross—Unlass the bond proposition is a little better defined so that we know exactly what the money is to be used for I will vote against it. If the money is to be dumped into the water works plant it would not be of much benefit to the city. David Whituey—According to my idea the & Of thoeahonds would b placing a good deal of power in the hands of the council. From what I kuow of the proposed scheme thus far I am not in favorof it Milton Rogers—If I understand the bona proposition correctly I certainly will not vote for it. If it were in propér shape to @ this matter carvied out it might bea thing, but as the proposition reads now do not see much 1o vote for. Allen Rector—1I have never regarded the bond proposition in any other light than as a h“f' Joke. Ithas not appeared to me as being entitled to respectful consideration, E. B. Branch —My experience is that there are not enough restrictions to make it a safe tion, but even if there are I believe that vhe city Is deep enough in the mire without going into a scheme that is not fully matured. J. A. Clark—Even if the city could legally coustruct a canal, the bonds would not be sufiicient for its completion, and it looks to me as if the bond proposition was a great bltpolhwal scheme. M. Rheem—I do not think that we want 1o yote those bonds yet, even if it is desira- build the canal. We had better get a0 act through the legislature first, g .T-lm the city to build a canal. Robert Purvis—If the money could be used for the construction of the Platte river canal it will worth to the city twice the amount of the bonds. 1 believe that such an enterprise would give the city & uew siart. If the mouney cannot be used for that purpose I do 8ot think the bonds should be voted. W. A. L. Gibbon—I fear that the bond proposition 1s not in proper shape Lo act pou &l this time. Ifitis all that eminent igineers claim for it, there is no doubt but what the canal would'be & great thing for Omaha, but I presume some legislative action would be necessary before it coula be carried forward hml’ l:ll.\‘. 1 hon.‘lhll the ad- van! of such an enterprise will not be R o by present impedi- ..u‘.n We I‘nfl\;:l‘uuuéumonll;m shis com- muniy, a3 w ound uearly everywhere. Due is reckless and aggressive and the other conservative, either of which are dam; any community where they dominate. former will lead to bankruptcy and the lutter we would rust ous and die. . Hardy—1 do that we wans to - wote any more bouds that will increase our above what ey are atthe present 1 believe that it will be a good th.l:: ies for thocity to own the waler worl H.llghnl, bul question whether in shupe to take hold of it at this . T. Emersoun—I will not vote for the as I do not think that the proposed is or practical. Lhu%rw—luhk the vol of # wild schome aad L am 0oi 1 favor of i, Tt would ‘certalnly not make taxes any lower, and every property owner knows IJAI they are high enough at the present me. Charles Kirschbraun—I do not believe that it is good policy for the city to pays great big royalty for the water works or any other plant which It would be likely to do if it bought it. Taxes are about all that business houses can stand now without vot- ing any more bonds. . R. Cottrell—~1 would not favor the bond roposition: I taink that the city is bonded or all that it ought to be at this time. F. Glick—I am against the bond proposi- tion as I understand it a$ the present time. Noue to Do 1t Honor, Joseph E. Barker—The scheme Is absurd tthe preseat time. We know too little bout it. Max Meyer—I am certainly in favor of the canal, but not until the project has been sur- rounded with proper and adequate safe- | guards IZobert Cowell—1 think that we have nlready issued bonds far too freely in this city. George W. Ames—As for the canal pro- ject, I am in serious doubt whether it is for the best interests of the city. If therels a nigger in the woodpile, as alleged, and that | fact 1s made clear to me before election [ shall vote against the bons. Harry Deuel—The ocanal proposition is vague and shadowy, Don't believe the city ought to saddle itself with a debt of $1,500,- 000 at this time. E'rank Johnson—If nobody else moves in the matter 1 will see through the courts if the city has the power to vote $1,500,000 for a purely visionary scheme, designed to en- rich a few individuals. W. L Kierstead—I can’t say thatI am in favor of the scheme. In the first place I do | not think the city has a right to vote bonds for such a project and then I consider $1,500,- 000 insufficient to accomplish such an under- taking. C. fi. Pickens—If the canal is practical we want it. 1f not, it Is better to drop it at once. —_—— AN OFEN LETTER. Commerelal Travelors of the United Stat: Volce Thelr Demands. Sovrn Brxp, Ind,, Oct. 17.—To Members of the Western Passenger Association: Gentlemen—As chairman of the executive committee, appointed at a convention held in the city of Chicago in January last for the purpose of devising ways and means for rocuring the issuance of a 5,000-mile mileage k, 1 desiro to submit for your considera- tion herewith a few reasons why we believe commercial travelers are entitled to this mileage book: The commercial traveler pays for the mileage he uses, not the house he represents. The salary and expense account of the commercial traveler is each year placed on ove side of the scales; on the other side are the profits of his last year's work. A certain percentage of the latter must outweigh the former or the salary must be cut down until it will. On what ground do you 1ssue to a clergy- man a half-fare pormit and charge the com- mercial traveler a premium for a 2-cent rate? Which of these classes contribute most largely to your business? Which ships the most freight? Which pays tbe most money for passenger trafict Why carry one class, who rarely ever ships @ pound of freight over any railroad in the country, for a less rate than another who spends all his time working up freight for shipment and is balf his time aboard your trains?! Why is it that every class and condition of society under the sun excepting the commercial traveler can procure a special rate on occasions of excursions? The expense involved under your present system of issuing mileage must prove an enormous one to the various roads, and, as a whole, it is a complicated and unsatisfactory arrangement. Under present conditions we hear much talk relative to scalpers tradingin these wileage books, and the roads who appar- ently are making the most noise about this abuse are sometimes the ones who secretl, supply the scalper with them at reduce rates. This annoyance and fraud can be in a large measure prevented by a larger book at 2 cents per mile when all the roads are interested. ‘The various railroads of the country are nearly all members of the great traffic asso- ciations and the Western, Central, Eastern and Southern associations embracé nearly every line of the road. The roads in these associations traverse every section of the country, and while there area number of. roads not membars of these associations still they are not sufficiently numerous, when compared with those that are, to be o! great moment in the oonsideration of the question. The plan which I wish o suggest for the issuance of this 5,000-mile book is briefly this: Each general passenger agents’ association gshall issue a 5,000-mile inter- changeable mileage book at the fiat rate of $100, this book to be good on all roads in the territory over which you have jurisdiction. The sale of these books to be under the supervision of an officer of the association. As to this, I would suggest that when per- sons want one of these books they ve re- quired to send their $100 to headquarters and the book then be forwarded to some railway agent or to the individual divect, or the books could be placed on sale at certain places throughout the country, as you may deem best. The coupous of these Lickets could at stated intervals be presented at headquarters and cashed. We believe that four books of mileage, whicn would cover the railway lines of the country as outlined in this plan, would enable commercial tray- elers to cover their territcries with one of these books. Under this plan every railroad is sure of its legitimate share of passenger tariff earned. The association has its cash in advance and as fast as the wileage is used the road which earns the cash can get it by presenting the coupons. This does away with the argument that the way back road, which is financially irresponsibie, can dispose of the mileage and pocket the currency. The commercial trayv- elers are willing that every necessary restriction be placed on the sale and use of this mileage essential to the protection of your roads, but wish to insist that should you grant the book you will not undertake to load it down with useless provisions which will make it practically worthless, as is the case with some mileage now in use. This mileage should be accompanied by the right to check double the amount of bag- gage now allowel, One hundred and fifty pounds is not suficient for commercial travelers. 1tis quite enough for the ordi- nary passenger who has but one trunk, but the traveling salesman is now taxed more than is right for the sample trunks neces- sary in his business. It is estimated that commercial travelers annually sell and bill 70,000,000 tons of freight over lines of railway in the United States. As commercial travelers we come to you, asking that justice be done us; not begging. but demanding that you heed our request for this book. As business men who are constantly contribuiing 1o your interests we believe we are clearly entitled to all we have asked for and that you should, without un- necessary delay or unreasonable restriciions, issue the same. ‘We siocerely trust you will not allow it again to pass without the udovtion of some plan which will relieve the needsof com- mercial travelers in the way of the 5,000- mile book. We have been patient and awaited more favorable consideration at your hands, but it appears to us that you ave altogether oo willing to allow the ex- isting arrangement to coniinue. There is a point where patience ceases Lo bea virtue and something mope radical 15 demanded. Trusiing that we shall this time be favored with more consideration and that the book asked for will be granted within a reason- able length of time, I beg to remai E. B. Rus: . Com. of Commercial ited States. Gone A.ter Coda: Porr Hurox, Mich., Oct. 25.—Vessel men here do not believe the steamer City of Coun- cord has met with disaster. Botn she and her consort ehad aisch: their loaas of coal at Algomo Milis, Ont., and proceeded further into Georgian bay for loads of cedar. There is vo dock there and the cedar would have to be loaded with rafts. Itis believed both boats will turn up all right. —a— War on Fool Reoms. St. Paul, Oct., 38.— At its meoting yester- day the St. Paul sssembly adoptled an ordi- nance looking to the subression of pool rooms. The ordinance declares us nuisauces all stands where pools are sold on horse races or other events, and makes ita mis- OMAHA DATLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER ECHOES FROM THE ANTE ROOM Doings 'of the Seoret and Fraternal Organ- izations for the Week. DEMONSTRATION BY UNITED WORKMEN Enthusiastio Gathering In Omaha—Address of the Grand Master Workman at Exposition Hali—Doings Among the Pythians. Twenty-five years ago the fraternal order of the Ancient Order of United Workmen was ushered into existence at Meadville, Pa., by the founder, Upchurch, and thirteen others. Its quarter of a century of life 1n the beney- olent world has been alike valuable and profitable to its members. In that time the membership has grown from fourteen to over 800,000, and the jurisdictions have extended beyond a limitless domain and not been con- fined to the Keystone state. The twenty-fifth anniversary was appro- riately celebrated all over this broad land uring the past week. Nebraska, pro- nounced the banner jurisdiction of the order, has not neglected to join in commem- orating the important event transpiring in the Pennsylvania town twenty-five years ago. ‘Thursday night Omana and South Omaha united in the celebration, which was a suc- cess and participated in and enjoyed by hun- dreds of people. Preparations for the celebration of the anniversary had been going on for some time, and the program was very complete and as successfully carried out. The street pa- rade was a new feature in such celebrations in this city and its success warranted the words of praise heard on all sides. The line was formed at Fifteenth and Douglas and moved east on Douglas to Twelfth, south to Farnam, west to Sixteenth, north to Chi- cago, countermarched to Capitol avenue and east to Exposition hall. The Musical Union band headed the 1,000 men in line, each of the latter bearing a Chinese lantern. The following lodges were in line with full rep- resentations: Union Pacific No. 17, Omaha lodge No. 13, Herman lodge No. U8, Gate City lodge No. 98, North Omaha lodge No. 159, Patten lodge No.' 173, Nebraska lodge No. 227, American lodge No. 299. The parade was reviewed from the bal- cony of the Paxton by J. W. Knsley of Hel- ena, Mont., past supreme master workman ; Grand Master Workman J. G. Tate of Hastings, Past Grand Master Workman J. W. Carr, Frank E. White and J. G. Patten, Dean Garduoer, and others. Immed:ately after the parade the people went to Exposition hall, where the exercises were held, and that spacious auditorium was crowded. Hon. F. E. White presided. On the platform were those high in the councils of the order in both the state and suborai- nate jurisaictions. The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. J. P. D. Liwya. Dean Gardner spoke, his subject being “Charity He was followed in turn by Rev. Robert L. Wheeler of South Omaha and Rev. Mr. Liwyd of this city, who treated of the subjects of ' ‘““Hope” and “Protection,” respec- tively. State Muster Workman J. G. Tate told of “The Ancient Order of United Workmen—Its Twenty-five Years of Success.” The Musical Union band inter- spersed the addresses with music, and the quartet, d of A. J. VanKuran, E. B. Treat, W. S. McCune and Joe Burton, added pleasure to the celebration. It was late before the vast audience was dismissed, and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Workmen was at an end. At York the members of the order held a colebration Wednesday evening. The Sew- ard and Aurora lodges were in attendance and delegations from other mneighboring lodges wero also present. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Byron Beall, F. G. Sim- mons and State Master WorkmanJ. G. Tate. The parade at1:30 p. m. atiracted a_great deal of attention. Exercises were held both morning and evening. Tobias Workmen celebrated Thursday evening, and a successful celebration was chroniciéd. Archblshop Katzer Sustained. Members of the Independent Order of Good Templurs express surprise at the in- formation contained in a press dispatch from Milwaukee under date of \October 27, saying that word has been received from Rome to the effect that the order of Good Templars has been piaced under the ban so far as Catholics are concerned. Chief Templar Frazier of Wisconsin some time ago brought the matter before Arch- bishop Katzer, calling attention to the fact that the London convention had refused to allow Catholic members of the order to re- veal the secrets of their order to their con- fessors. The archbishop at that time said he had decided to oppose Catholics in his diocese )oiuing the order. Recently the question was brought before the supreme body of the church from Norway and a de- cision has been given sustaining the position taken by Archbishop Katzer. The decision is of great importance to Catholics and secret —socleties generally. The position of the Baltimore plenary coun- cil in the matter of secret societies is thereby upheld by the holy see, even in the face of confessions made by the representa- tive orders so that the condemnation does not refer merely to the order, but to the principle that secret societies are inimical to the welfare of the people. For Sweet Charity's Save, Wednesday evening camp No. 120, Modern Woodmen of America, added more iaurels to its reputation as an entertainer par ex- cellence. Woodmen hall at Fifteenth and Douglas was the scene of a dancing party, numbering 150 couples, and the event was for the sake of swet charity. The proceeds from the sale of tickets will be turned over to the City mission for the benefit of the un- employed poor. In spite of the inclemency of the weather, there was @ big crowd pres- ent, Soma time ago the mission apvealed o the various lodges of the city for assistance in taking care of the deserving poor. Camp 120 concludea to donate its hall and give a ball for this purpose. It secured an excel- lent band, and nearly 100 couples enjoyed dancing and doing good at the same time. The committees haudling the . affair were as follows: On arrangements, G. F. El- sasser, Frank X. Lemieux and W. E. Cady; on reception, W. F. Clark and Dr. Young: floor managers, E. Cady, C. f. T. Rie- pen, R Limburg and Dr. Dorwardt: door committee, S. K. Woodward and D. W. Clark. The affair was a success in all particulars and u neat sum was netted for the mission. 1udepeadent Ordor of Odd Fellows. Goodrich lodge meets Tuesday evenings in each week. The officersare: G. W. Rey- wolds, N. G.; 8. Wialls, V. G.;G. R. Rath- burn, 8. This lodge has work in the differ. ent degrees every nignt. The initiatory is worked the first Tuesday in the month. the three following in succession. W. R Mathis is N. G of initiatory, G. W. Reyvolds of first, G. R. Rathburn of second, and K. R. Benson of third degree. Oun the eveniog of confessing third degree, s banquel is had. All resident and visiting Odd Fellows are cordially lavited, This lodge has the repu- tation of puiting this degree on the best of any ladge in the state, Come and see us. Joy lodge No. 33, Daughters of Kebekab, meels on first and third Saturdays in each month in Goodrich nall. They give an enter- tainment and banquet Tuesday evening. All Odd Fellows and their friends are invited. Grand Feace Dance. Tus Bux is in receipt of the followiag an- nouncement, which will interest the Red Men of Omaha: Wigwam of Omaha tribe No. 18, lmproved Order Red Men, tweaty-seventh sleep, tra /- eling woon, G. 8. D. 408—-A short speaking leaf to the Red Men and Pocahontas, also palefaces, announcing the grand peace dance w be m by this wibe November 2, av Chambers' new ball, Seventoen and Douglas streets. All lovers of dancing should attead. Chief Biack Hawis will have the march in charge. Don't miss it Kaights of Fythiss. Forest lodee No. 84, has requested Tri- angie No. 54, 10 coufer the Kuights rank on three of its apolicants. The work will com- mence Thursday and be couticued for three weeks, and it issafe to predict a large at- tendance at Triaugle during these three meetings. The joiat committee, in charge of arrange- ‘menta of the recent sesston of the lodge, has turned over $hé Balance of contributed, to the generaltetief board. 0da Fellows Rome Association. The Odd Fellows hbme trustees of Ne- braska held their first meoting at Lincoln immediately after the mdjournment of the grand lodge, and perfected a temporary or- ganization by the election of John Evans of Omaha, temporary president, and George N. Beels, temporary secretary. The board then adjourned, subject tp the cail of the temporary president, to meet at Fremont and nds ———— RULED AGAINST THE STATE. Tax on Personal Propefty of National Tanks Held to Ko Tlegal. CramserssrRo, Pa., Oct. 88, —Judge Arch- ibald of Scranton yesterday forwarded the prothonotary of Franklin.county his opinion in the case of the National Bank of Cham- bersburg vs William Gilwicks, ot al. The case was one involving the right of the state to collect from the national baunks the 4 mill tax which it imposes on securities for money at interest, whether heid by individuals or corporations, state or mational. Up to 1561 no attempt was made by the state to collect this tax from national banks, but in that year the revenue law was so amended as to subject these banks to the t; 'ho assessor here, W. L. Gilwicks, accordingly demanded of the National Bank of Cham- bersburg a statement of the securities held by it In order to assess the tax. The bank, on the ground that such state taxation was illegal, fiied a bill to restrain its assessment. Judge Stewart granted a preliminary in- junction against the assessment, and after the defendants had answered the bill the case was argued before Judge Archibald, who now makes the injunction perpetual, holding the tax to be illegal. The judge holds that the national banks are awencies of the national'government and that. as con- gress has allowed them to be taxed by the states only in two particulars (on their real estate and shares), a tax upon their per- sonal property is beyond the state's power. GOLD 1 - INDIANA. Hoosler Farmers Nelling Out and Prepar- ing to Mine the Yellow Metal. X Marrissvitie, Ind., Oct. 28.—For many years people have been finding bits of gold in Morgan and Brown counties, but until a few days ago it was never believed that it could be found 1 paying quantities. Sev- eral months ago some old 40 miners went to Brown county and began to wash gold by hand from the gullies between the hills. They were fairly successful. The excitement has baen increased by the announcement that gold in paying quanti- ties has veen found ia this (Brown county). ann, & wealthy citizen of this county, has become _interested. He 1s here showing &30 worth of gold in coarse nparticles. He will take back with him a patent gold washer and W. Richards, an expert in gold min- ing. Mr. Richards is one of the persouns in- terested in the gold industry i Brown couaty. Several men have abandoned their farms and are making a living gold huvting. John Merriman recently sold about $00 worth. This represented the labor of his family for about a month. Mr. Richards says there is a gold lead reaching through the hills four- teen miles. As soon as the machinery ordered arrives he will develop this lead. Foreigners are coming in and buying land. The Pence brothers of Bartliolomew county, have bought largely and will mine an an ex- tensive scale. Last week twelve farms changed hands in Jackspn township. e o CORDAGE TRUST. Report of the Receivers. of that Big Con- cern Has Been Made. Jersey Crry, Oct. 27.—Réceivers Edward C. F. Young and G. F. Loper of the National Coraage trust, filed their long expected re- port today with Chancellor McGill in Jersey City. The total assets are $12,601,560.08, and liabilities = $12,690,448.68, whi includes $1,090,826 of coutingent liabilities for en- dorsements which eventfially will be pay- able by the company. No estimatesare made of the value ~of good will, trade marks, names and labels. The trusts controls ownerships and leases of twenty-three cordage miles, some of which have been long established and have valuable trade connections and custom and the exclusive right to use in the cordage trade the firm or corporation names of former owners of the m‘lis. The established trade and exclusive rights will have great value if the company is reorganized, but the receivers aid not count upon that in the re- port. They have deducted from the actual value of the land, buildings and machinery a depreciation for a forced sale at a specified rate. The total amount of stock is $5,000,000 preferred and 20,000,000 common. ———— FIFTEEN UNDEER INDICTMENT, Great Trials for Smuggling of Chinese and Oplum to Come On Soon. PoRTLAND, Ore., Oct. 28, —Judge George H. Durand, formerly of the supreme court of Michigan, who has been appointed to assist United States Attorney Murphy in the prose- cution of the parties under arrest for smug- gling, has arrived here. These cases will come up for trial ‘about December 1in the United States district court. Trial and grand juries have been sumwoned 1o appear November 21. It is thought she smuggling cases can be reached by December 1. There are fifteen persons under indict- ment, some for conspiracy to smuggle Chi- nese, some for smuggling opium and some for both offenses. It is currently reported that oue of the men indicted, who is supposed Lo have an intimate and extensive knowledge of all the smuggling operations of the persons indicted, has turned state’s evidence. Spectal Agent Woods, who took a leading part in working up cases agaiust alleged smugglers, arrived here yesterday. —— Stilettos, Clubs and Kazors. Bostox, Oct. 28.—There was a riot in the Italian quarter of the city yesterday after- noon i whica stilettos, clubs and razors fizured. Five men were seriously wounded, while thirty-five others were more or less injured. A policeman saw Frank Soggesse, an Italian, under the influence of liquor in North Square and arrested him, whereupon an infuriated crowd of Italians rushed down upos him and tried to rescue the prisoner. The women urged the men on When the patrolmen appeared on the scene in the patrol wagon . 100, were st upon bv the wob and while they were clubbiog their way to where Patrolman Lock and Andrew Fairburn, the latter a citizen and former officer, were pinned against a_building half a dozen of the mob closed on Fairburn and several plunged their knives into his hack. The officers charged, broke 4p the mob and made a number of arvesis. — Raillway Trainmen Officers, Bostox, Oct. 28. —The following is a list of the officers just elected as the bieunial con- yention of the Brotherhood of Railway Trawmen: Graod master,$. E Wilkinson, Galesburg, IIL ; first vice grand master, P. H. Morrissey, Galesburg;second vice grand master, A. E. Brown, '&‘umamnm; third vice grand master, G. W: Néwman, Chicago; grand secretary and | teeasurer, W. A, Sheehan, Galesburg; grand, trustees, S. C. Young, Fort William, Oat.{ O. L. Rolfem, Beardstown, 1ll.; R. man, Los Angeles, C: e EN0 e Ternll, Chicago; T. N, Dodge, Downers Grove, Il ; W. E. Bowen, Lafayeite, Ind. Galésburg, 111, will prebably be retained as headquarters. l P D — Claimed to Be Consal. Prrrssusa, Oct. 28, —Some time ago Charles H. Sippey of Allogheny received a letter from Charles Hamilton Shafer who claimed o be United States consul at Perote, Vera Cruz, Mex. The letter stated that a man named Charles Moulton had died there leaviog valuable jeweiry and papers for BSippey, which would be forwarded to the Jatter upon receipt of $4 for funeral ex- m. Sippey placed the letter in the of Aruold Schueider of this city who forwarded it with a letter of inquiry to E. H. Suroebel of tbe State department at Washington. Mr, Stroebel says Lhere is no consul at Porote. It is supposed Sippey's letter is one of thousands written Lo persons in different parts of the United States. ~TWENTY PAGES. ' ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY! Closing out our Boys' Clothing Department. We have decided to close out our Boys' Clothing Department; in a hurry, too. ---from 20 to 25 per cent. The entire stock will be closed out at a great sacrifice New stock bought tor this season’s trade can now be yours at a small proportion of its value. We want to make thisa quick sale and convert the goods into cash at once and we have re-marked the entire stock at prices which we think will readily accom- plish our purpose. your dear boys freeze this winter. Nothing reserved. Fathers, Mothers, don’t let No necesity of it. They can all have a new suit or overcoat, if you are quick to seize this opportunity. We have placed the entire stock on seven long tables at the following prices : Table No. 3. BoYs' JUNIOR SUITS Ages 3 to 7, this season’s purchase, choice assortment es, all $6 and sty suits, REDUCED T0 ! Table No. 5. Boys' 2-Piece. all wool Double Breasted Suits, Ages 410 14. All of them $7.50 Grades, Reduced to $4.00. Table No. 7. All of our Boys’ Woolen Shirt Waists. These are in three grades and will be closed out at a sacrifice. All § All $1.50 waists, ages 4 to 12.. All $1.25 waists, ages 4 to 12.. 5 walsts, ages 4 to 12.. ...81.25 ... 100 T5¢ Tablgfil\o. 1; THE CREAM OF OUR STOCK. LOT 1—All boys 2-piece suits, double breasted all wool goods, ages from 4 to 14, this season’s goods, choice....... $5.00 Suit Reduced from $7.50, $8, $9 and $10. LOT 2—Boys' 8 piece suits of all wool cassimere, strong, durable goods, at $5.00 Suit Reduced from $10. LOT 8.—All wool reefers, made of fine chinchilla and wool lined, ages from 10to 16 years choice of these for 3 $5.00 Reduced from $10. Table No. 4. Boys' Kilt Suits and Novelties Our 86.00,87.00 and 88.00 grades. Choice of taem for $5.00. Table No. 2. ALL OF OUR Double- Breasted ¢-PIECE SUITS Like cut, best coteh cheviot i elegant , the best goods we carry, not a suit made to sell for less than 3.00, will be closed out for Rl Table No. 6. ALL OF OUR Boys’ Pants SACRIFICED. 150 all wool pants will be sold for $1,10 100 all wool pants will be sold for T5e. Ages run from 3 to 15. Table No. 8. On this table will be found our entire stock of Boys’ Overcoats of chinchilla, Irish frieze, &c., ages 4 to 16, all marked from 25 to 50 Per Cent DISCOUNT. Bring y our boys Monday and see these splendid tables of clothing. Such goods were never offered at these prices in the history of clothing. Only because we are going out of boys’ clothing. A WORP ON UPPOLSTERY. We have some odd pairs of ecurtains, portieres, odd pieces of drapery and odds and ends which have been cut to nothing in order to close out, Note these : $12,00 Nottingham curtains, $5.00. $10.00 chenille portiers, $6.00. $5.00 chenille portiers, $2.50. Remnants of velour at your own price, snc linen scrim 30¢. 7 pieces so-inch velour, was $3.00, for $1.00, goc upholstery cord per piece, 45¢. Drapers’ plush, was $12,00 yard, at $5.00. $10.00 China silk drapes now $5.00. =) A few plush drapes with fringes, marked $25.00, will go for $10.00. 25 pieces of tapestry border, marked $1.2 500 silk curtain loops, half price. THE MORSE DRY GOODS CO. , will be closed for 50¢,