Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 6, 1893, Page 2

3 FROM OMAHA T0 THE GULF Gathering of the North and South Railway Enthusiasts at Topeka. OF GREAT IMPOITANCE TO FARMERS Plans of Constraction Froposed and Provis: fon for Securing Funds Suggestod 1 Districts to Be Interested. —seh Topexa, Dac. 5. —The adjourncd meeting of the gulf and interstate railroad conven Uon which was to have met at Representa tive hall at 10 o'clock this morning did not materialize, but a faw enthus asts were gathered around Presi dent Close at tho governor's offl ntion should have y one present was ng tor- about the hour the cony beeu called to order. Eve positive that thenoon trains would bi inn larger attendance and that by af noon, the convention could be called to order with several states at least represeuted. Judge Foster of Marion, who is a Kansas delogate to the convention. was the first to call at the exceutive office to inquire what time and at what place the convention would assemble. No one seemed to know anything about it, except that it would be held at Representative hall when enough delegates got together to do any business, but the opinion prevailed that a majority of the Gele- gates would not be in attendance. morning only one state was represented, Missouri, which sent up o delegate from Kansas City. i s “Tha only officer present is Vice President Tollinger of Towa. Only seven delegates tad reported up to 10:45, six of whom were from Kansas Cit! ‘en states should be represented according to the call 1ssued from Lincoln. If enougzh delegates can be secured to constitute a convention, ways and means will be discussed as to coustruc- vion, cost and equipment of the proposed north and south road from Omaha to the ulf. EU\% the noon hour appronched the seven delegates filed into the big Representative all reinforced by AlonzoJ. Wardeli of North Dakota, one of the euthusiasts who had just arrived. President Close was almost stared out of countemance by the great array of vacant chairs as he rapped the convention to order. State houso of- ficiuls, o jaunitor or two, and several citizens swellod the audience to twenty-three. J. C. Hibbard, for a time Senator Peffer's private socrotary, waos formally chosen sccretary. Some objection was made bocause he was not a delegate, but this was overruled by a pacitying romark from President Close: “This is everybody's convention, aud eligi- bility do or nto it." “This scheme,” said the chairman, jump- ing into the middle of the question, and somewhat startled at the echo of his intro- ductory work “is bound to succeed. It will help the farmers more than any other thing. We can build and equip the road for $10,000 . mile, and save in five years in freights enough to cover the total. 1 have received scores of letters from men in this country and Kurope urging forward the enterprise. letters from Copenhagen, su: eral ships have been built by seeks to co-operate With us @ freight from the gulf to the world’s foreign markets. This convention is nonpolitical Six delegates present at the opening out of eight were populists, it was called by a re- publican governor; it isa move of the peo- le." R ioteed. Wardall spoke enthusiastically jo the saume strain. The convention ad- “wourned till 2:30. A number of delegates came In on the noon trains. In the afterncon tie attendance had in- creased to about fifty. Among the late ar- rivals were four delogates from Nebraska, one from Texas and. one from Missouri. Others are looked tor onlater trains. No men of national prominence have appeared. The convention has no fixed order of bu: iness. Every delegate formation to give is permitiel to speak, the object being to hold back the business until the Texas trains nrrive in the expectition that ex-Governor Ireland or ex-Governor Hubbard will come. H. E. Keefer of Kansas City, Mo., read a long essay on the subject of food production in the west and raitroad charges. A committee on resolutions was appointed, cousisting of R. C. Bradshaw and J. . Whetstone of Kansas, C. J. Russell and E. Stoddard of Nebraskn, H. A. Keefer and H . Drake of Missouri, M. H. Texas and A. Wardell of South Dakota. Atsthe eveng session the committee re- orted a serics of resolutions embrac- ng a plan for building a siugle track railroad from Cannaa to the Gull Mexico. The plan provides for a board 6t eleven provisional directors, one from I have hore carry the each state through w! h the r 18 to pass, this board to have full charge of the preliminary work, for which thoy are to re- coive legitimate expences and services. 1t is made the duty of the board 10 proceed at on vo necessary cliar- ters, procure 1 way and os- tublish a bureau of information. Tne board is empowered to build the rond at the lowest possible cost, the ownership to continue in the hands of the directors as trustees and under no circum- stances Lo bo transforrod to w corporation or a private individual, but it is provided thav the government at any b purchase the rond at actual cos! to be pro- vided by popular 1ssue of construction bonds inamounts of # cach and multiples thereof. up 1o §1,000, the bonds to run forty years at i per cent wterest. Thoy ave tirst to be offered tercsted, and if not dispo they are to bo sotd in open market to the best possible advantage. ‘The plan also pro- vides that upon complotion of the road only such freight and passenzer tariffs shall bo charged us will pay the actual expense operation and intercst, In addition to th ditions whe demund exists. The dologutes discussad the report of tha commitiee fo s0me the discussion flunlly driftivg into o gene of railvoad corporations, 1 i reasonable and gen NOTICE, The first run all of th thos weak subs:ribers S0 @ seeure the first portiolio. & Tast w of this woeek. U gin publishing » eries from that timo on will printed only for one week, makin: CVIPY Coupon necessary to secu portiolio No. 2 and all oth Jow SERIES ONE DECEMBER 6, 1893. THRE BERR COUPON. World's Fair Art Portfolio. To secure this superdb souvenir send or bring six coupons of this series hearing aiffgront dates with 10 cents iu coin to ART PORTFOLIO DEP'T,, Bee Office, Omaha. who has any in- Kempton of of 3 per day for * 10 the school funds of the several states in- d of in that way main Jine the scheme vrovides for Lateral lines upon the same con- ral denunciation legislatuves and — e 5 coupons will be to enable who were not able to sciure the full set last week, to Those subs:ribers who have brought or sent in the six coupons pudlished i will not need to cut thos: N:xt Monlday wz be. ies two and each be g it R THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: \W}TAJ.I)NESDAY. DECEMBER 6. 1893. courts. The further considaration of the re- port was deferred until tomorrow moraing. R iy MACLEOD ANSWERS ACCUSERS. Denles Most of the Charges and Agmits Nome Irreguiarities. The Macleod investigating committes of the Board of Education held a short meet. ing last night. Macleod was represented by A. 8. Churchill, and the new attornoy for the board contended with him on legal technical- ities. The charges against Macleod were read and he had prepared an answer as follows He denied purchasing any building ma- terial without the authority of the board, but admitted certain irregularitios. He admitted that he had not kept a com- vlete record of all the transactions of his omtice, but alleged that he did keep an ac- curate account of tho money paid to all the help hie employed. Ho denied ~all the specifications and charges us mude in article iii of the charges as published. He denied ever receiving any communica- tion from the board regarding his actions and denied the right of any committeo to limit his' actions, as stated in the accusing specifications, He deniea selling any stone without the authority of the board, but admits that he sold three stoves and somo desks, the pro cooeds of which sales he turned over to the board. The sales were made undor the di- rection of a committee from the board. He denied cach and every charge con- tained in specifications 6, 7 and 8. He mlm\ucnl that he employed one Gar- rahty as a common laborer, but says that he never violated v rules of the board in doing so. He denied that he ever made any charges against Matt Gahlen without just cause, He claims to have acted honestly in all his transactions, and to have worked for the best interests of ths school board. The board discussed the best method of taking evidence and adjourned until Friday evening. > TWO HORSES BURNED. Several Little Blazes Keep Firemen on the Ran. The fire department was called out for the fifth time yestorday about 9:30 p. m. A two-story barn, situated in the rear of 1219 Chicago street, was found to be in flames. The building, a frame structure, was totally consumed and with it two lorses and a quantity of hay belonging to L. Levy. An djointng small frame dwelling was slightly scorchied. The loss on the barn, which was owned by Mrs. R. L. Lucas, is estimated at 8150, and on the amwmals and contents at the same sum, all covered by insurance, Another alarm was turned in about the me time from the Exposition building, me person noticed steam eseaping through the roof and notified the department, It proved to be nothing more than escaping steam. Earlior in the evening a fire originated through the overturning of a lamp at 710 North Fifteenth street, in_a frame cottage occupied by M. Gilligan, The fire was ex- tinzuished after doing damage to the extent of §25 to the furniture. About 6 o'clock the floor of a house on Thirty-ninith street between Farnam and Douglas caught fire from coais falling from astove. No damage resulted. FLGRE T T A Broken Leg. James Pinkerton, an 18-year-old paper carrier, met with a coasting accident on Twen ccond street last night in which oue of his legs was broken. Dr. Davis was calied and reduced the fracture. PN PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. L. P. Kraus of Boatrico is city visitor. J. B. Ragan of Sidnoy is a guest in the city. G. Wilson of Derver is wick. J. B. Van Morehead of Albion, Neb., is in town. W. L. Fairbrother came up from Lincoln yesterday. A. D. Sears of Grand lsland is stooping at the Murray. Rovert Yates of the Paxton. R. C. Poters of West Point, ing in the city. D. W. Van Cott left for Chicagd last even- ing oun business. 2 N. S. Harding of Nebraska City is in the city on business. C. L. Brockmeyer of Minneapolis is an arrival at the Dellone. Thomas Stark, a prominent stockman of Ramah, Colo,, is in the city. Marsbal K. Sherwood and wife of Chicago are among the arrivals at the Mu W. H. Coleman of Indmnupolis, Ind., is autographed on the Paxton register. John D. Carson of Geneva, Neb,, is making the Millard hotel his headquarters while in the cit Charles J. Francis, who hails from a town called Crazy Woman, Wyo., is a guest at the Colonade. J. S. Hatfield, state president of the American Protestive association, is at the Merchants. J. C. Irwin, Alexander Stew: Langley of North Platte are ri the Merchants, J. G. Tate of Hastings, a prominent mem- ber of the Ancient Ovder of United Work- men, is at the Millard, ! Sroo H. Gary, Ril Hogan and at the Bruns- ankton is registered at Nab., 18 visit- 't and ¥, H gisterea at A. . Upton, J. Tobs con” G stitute an eminent legal and commercial ar- y of Chicagoans at the Millard. Awong tho well known g;ll s in the eity o ra commercial pil- rday weve 12, Goerner St. Louis, M. Stratton, jr.. of New York, orge 1), Headrick of Cincinnati and H. A, Anderson of Boston, yesterday to oattend the funeral of Mrs. Curley, who during hor life was a member of the grand lodge of the Daughters of Re- bekah, of which for a number of years Mrs. Bennett has been the grand president, Mrs. Mattie Blackwell of Muscatine, Ia., hus removed to Omaha, and will make her future home in this city. She and her son, Mr. Warren Blackwell, the real estate man, are at present liviog at 5202 Woolworth avenue, but are building o handsome home on Parnam street near Thirty-sixth street. Awmoug thestateurrivals at local hotels yes- u were the following: prge J. Spoln of Superior, M. C. Brainerd, J. Webster, E. R Hord, F. L. Harris, W. L. brother, John D. Flintger, R. L. Stowart of Lincoln, J.O. Irvine, W, H. Johnson, Alex Stewart, J. H. Langley of h Platte, W. M. Wor- ley, D. A, Lewis, 8. V. Morehead of Albion, J. V. Coupal of Blar, E. M. T. Leflang of Lexington, N. S. Harding of Nebraska City, H. Chambeilain and R W. Oliver of Kearne John (., Spreckel of Schuyler, G. H. Spearman of MeCook, J. C. Crawford of West Point, C, H. Sloan, I, Doristhrope and J. (. Carson of Geneva, P, D. Derrey, W. H. Haveu and J. C. Cleland of Fremont. A. H. Gould of Ash- land, D. C. Hudson of Papillion, P. Mum- ford of Beatrice, P. H. Jussen of Falls City, E.P. Mever of Ogalalla snd Sawuel Chap- man of Platlsmouth. At the Morcer: Paul, Lincoln; J. E. R Deming, W. L. Bushuetl, Minneapolis ; J.W! Snank, A, Riddel, G. W. Randall, H' G. Surcight, eity G. N, Trosss, H. D. Kelly, Coicago; N, McDonald, H. L. Caun, Gus Moser, Dr. A.'S. Kranzshoe, St. Louis} R M. Dehavalade, Deuver: S. 8. English and wife, Eagle, Neb.; W. L. Welsh, Coun- cil Bluffs. New Yous, Dee. 5.-(Special w to Tus Bes]-Omaha: Mrs. H. T. Lomist, Albemarle; H. H. Clark, 1. A. Munros, G. F. | MaeDonald, Windsor; J. M. Kenney, Broad- | way Central. KKearney, Neb. Westmiaster. R Gamble, —— LOCAL BaEBYITIES Charlgs Cuming and Lewis Slobodinisky were tined §100 cach yesterday for violating | whe Slocomb liquor law. Edgar Howard, editor of the Mapillion ‘Mimes, has been indicted by the federal grand jury for sending obscene - Literaturo through the mails, the objectionable matter having beeu inserted 1u bis paper. Charles Howard, for petit larceny, Vaughn Hazen, for larceny from the person, and James Swith, for burglary, were arraigued in the poiice court yesierday afternoon. They pleaded not guilty and’ thewr trials were set for loday. Mrs. George A. Bennett left for Beatrice | » RESULT OF MISMANAGEMENT Receiver Appointed for the Ohicago Trust and Savings Bank. PRESIDENT TOLMAN'S CLAIMS DISPUTED Capital Stock Doubled but No New Money Pald In—Kansas City Capitalists Charged with Grand Larceny. Cnicago, Dee. 5. —~William M. Robertson was appointed receiver for the Chicago Trust and Savings bank this afternoon. This action was the outcome of a regular meeting of the board of directors held todny. The directors passed a resvlution that Tolman, the president, had mismanaged the affairs of the bank and converted large sums of monuy beionging tothe bank by transferring large amounts of commercial paper that were uncollectable and usiag the money of the bank to further his individual interests. In 1885 the capital stock was increased from 5,000 to $250,000, fully paid up. The bill states that in 1886 the capital stock was in- creased to §500,000, but that no new capital was paid in, each of the stockholders being given a double amount of stock. Several months ago the stockholders decided to qnit business and divide tne stock among themselves In contormity with this business was stopped and for several months the bank has been paying off its depositors. The bill then sets forth that President Tolman has informed the directors that he is an unpaid depositor of the hank to the amount of §175,009; that his brother, S. A. Tolman, is an unpaid depositor also to the amount of $25,000; that there is about $20,000 owing to saviugs depositors and that the entire assets consist of a little over $600,000. The amount Mr. Tolman is cred- ited with consists ot notes and bills receiv- able, a large amount of wlilch is past due and uncollectable, and it is doubtful if the stockholders will receive anything when the business is settled up. The directors, claim that Tolman has grossly mismanaged the concern ad that there is ‘o monay duo um. UHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY. Oflicers of the Continental Trust Company Arrosted ut Kanans City. KAxsas Crry, Dec. 5.—Warrants for the arrest of George S. Toulmin, president of the suspended Continental Trust company, and Horace S. Linn, vice president and treasurer of the same institution, wero is- sued this aftornoon on complaint of County Prosecutor Marcy K. Brown. They are charged with the crime of grand larceny by receiving a deposit of $758 while they knew that their company was in an insolvent cofi- dition. The appraisement of the bank’s nssets show that the chief debtors of tho bank at the time of its falure were Directors Linn, Toulmin and Hoffman.~ Their indebtedness, as evidenced by their notes, amounted to al: most the full amount of the deposits, which were about $115,000. Since the assiznment both Toulmin and Linn have deeded prop- erty to Assignee Young as further sccurity of their debts. 1he property turned in by Toulmin is said to be heavily incumbered, and that turned in by Linn is stated to be of small value. o appraisers were John W. Byers and James H. Chandler. Their appraisement is somewhat surprising in view of tho fact that dopositors have receivea only 8 per cent of their deposits, It places a total valuation on the assets of $115820.20. The notes, smong which _are Toulmin's, Linn's and Hoffman's are appraised at $99,734.90, overdrafts at $5,473.41, veal estate coupons at £2,007, checks, drafts and currengy at $2,604.06, stocks at §2,900 and furniture and fixtures in the Massachusetts building at $1,471.51, Mortgage Compuny Keorganized. Kansas Crry, Deo. 5.—H. M. Beardsley, attorney for the receivers of the Jarvis- Conklin Mortgage 'Trust company, says the reorganization committee of the company is nearly completed. The committec will con- sist of seven members, four from the United States and three from Great Britain. Fivo have been chosen and the other two will be selected probably this week. Those alrenay named are: K. L. Austin, president of the Independeuce National bauk of Phila- A. C. Barstow, president of the s Sayings bank of Providence, R. 15 I M. Jarvis of New York, J. Arthur Bions, official receiver in bank- ruptcy, Bradford, England, and McLean Brodie, chartered accountant, Glasgow, Scotland. The accountant firm of Barrow, Wade, iuthrie & Co. of New York has been going over the books. The accounts have all been found reguiar and no misrepresentations nor falsifications have beem made, aused by Embezzlement. New Youk, Dec. 5.—N, J. Schloss & Co., mauufacturers of and dealers in clothing, have assigned in favor of Simon Wolf, with preferénces toa large number of creditors, T'he liabilities are said to bo over 800,000, with assets considerably below that amount. The firm's bookkecper, J. H. Louis, is in custody, charged with embuzziement. Louis has been in the employ of vhe firm for eigh- teen years, He received a large salary, in addition to a portion of the fiem's profits. An cxamination of his books was begun viis afternoon, but no statement nas been given out yet, 1t is claimed his books will show u shortage of over §70,000. Hot Sp Hor Srrixg .—[Special Tele- eram to Tne Bee.]- Creditors of the Minne- kahtaState baunk have asked that a receiver be appointed for that institution.and its doors huve boen closed. President Englesby states that the assets are ample to cover lia- bilitias, but refuses to give out any figures of its condition. A recelver will be appointed LWOWOrtow. R MELLO IS RINGLEADER. Bishop Newmaw w of the Troubles in Brazii. An audience of 800 at the First Methodist ohurch last evening heard Bishop Newman deliver a lecture on “South Awerica. Mayor Bewmis presided, After speaking of the wonderful resources of the southern continent, its climacic advantages and its commercial possibilities, the bishop referred to the present revohition in Brazil. He said that Martinez, who makes his headquarters at Rio Grande do Sul, was really the central figure. Mello and other leaders were merely tools in his hands, Martinez ho rogarded the Krllnn mover in a colossal conspiracy that ad been formed for the purpose of over- throwing the existing government of Brazil and svbstituting a government similar to the one now existing in Englan Martinez wlnnladn king and parhament shaped on this plan. Bishop Newwan said that Martinez bore a striking resemblance to Charles Sumuer and was o braiuy man who would eventuall, succeed in his designs. x ‘I'ne speaker then praised Pat Egan,saying that he wasa splendid diplomat and the right man in the right place at the right time. He also ke in comwenaable terms of all ex-President Harrison’s appointees to positions in South American capitals. The bishop suia with emphasis that England was seeking to control the financial volicy of South America, but would unever control or dictate the flnnuces of America. Aftor the lecture Bishop Nowman was ea- tertained by Mr. Puul atthe Paxtou. The bishop will leave for Macon, Mo, today. After delivering a lecture av that plzoe he will proceed to Scranton, Pa., where he will dedicate a churc] e Tou Roukh tor the Marbleheud. New Loxoox, Conn., Dee. 5.-—~There is little probability the Marblehead's trial will take place tomorrow, the flerce storm of suow and wind removing all chances of gelling the course ready. e ‘They Wadt & Party Lally. A people's party meeting, at whioch Mr, J, C. Mowbuivger presided, and under the auspices of the Tndnsteial league, was held at nl.hlsollahflr‘ih Iaat night. Messrs. T. C. Kelsoy)D. C. Deaver and H. M. Tichenor made_speeches surveying the condition of the party and declaring that the greatest need ofithe organization just now is a daiiy paper. It was stated that one could be established and maintained in Omaha with a capital of from $10,000 w0 #20,000, and it was duggbsted that the Popu- list bo taken off Mr-mewgwr'u hands, who was willing to sell out. Those willing to help the enterprisp were invited to take shares of #10 each 'in a company to be formed, but the appeal was without results. ——— SENATE DISCUSSES HAWAIL [CONTINURD FROM FIRST PAGE. | the committee to take up the tariff question immediately. 1t has been supposed the question ‘would be allowed to rest in this state until the Wilson bill should be passed by the house of representatives nnd re- ported to the senate in the regular order of business. Mr. Voorhee: mittee of the m subject and gave i tion of the busine as chairman of the com- ing today, brought up the as his opinion the condi interests of the country is such that the committee should use ail expedition possible in the cousideration of the question, 50 as to be able to revort to the senate on the bill ut the earliest possi- ble day after the bill comes over, to the end it may be soon reported and passed upon by the scnate at the earliest practicablo time, He suggosis that, with the view of accom- plishing this purpose, the members of the majority of the committee should begin at once to hold daily meetings. There was no opposition to this course, It is understood the republican members coincided in the idea that it wonld be best to have the bill reported ss soon as it can be without passing lightly over any of the mat- ters. Pians to Make Up the $60,000,000 Deficit. The decision of the ways and means com- mittee not to take up the tarift bill till Mon- day leaves the time for {ts being reported to the house in great doubt, When the com- mittee takes it up next Monday there will be a general discussion, and the republicans may decide to offer amendments. The dem- ocrats of the committeo have been consult- ing, and, while no ugreement has been* ached, therc seems to bea taciv under- standing that the bill, even if reported be- fore the holidays, will not now be called up for consideration until after the holiday re- cess. The commitiee has made comparisons and estimates which show the deficiencies created by the Wilson bill will be about $60,000,000 a year. This is in addition to the deficiency now existing, but the estimates are that the differences in the rovenue under the now bill will be $80,000,000, and it is to make up this amount the committee will divect itself in the preparation of increases of internal revenue taxes. Between now and next Monday the majority members of the committee will preparoa measure for making up the deficit. Petroleam on the Free L Mr. Dalzoll of Pennsylvania, a member of the committee, raised a point today which will be considered by the committes. The new bill puts petroleum on the frce list. The present law does not include petroleum, but it 18 classed as distilled oil. Mr. McMillin says it was the intention of the committes to plate petroloum on the free list. Mr. Dalzell says if tnis is done it will break every oil man:in his state. Tariff Rates with Mexico. St. Louis is moving upon congress for a repdjustment of the tariff rates between this country and Mexico, as evidenced by peti- tions presented in the senate today by Ses tor Vest. One comds from the Merchitnt's Exchange and the other':from the Spanish club of St. Louis, and sets forth that the resent government of 'Mexico is friendly isposed toward the United States and urges the importance of ‘reciprocal trade re- lations. They ask thavitariff rates be so modified as to permit tl and if iv cannot be done, a commission! De appointed on the part of the UnitedStates to deal with a similar committec on the subject. Senator Cullom “introdnced today a bill Erovld!n: that the facilities to be afforded y one railroad to another shall include the Queand reasonable receiving, forwarding and delivery of freight traffic at through rates and providiog the regulations under which this provision shall be enforced. State Bank Tax. The banking and currency committee had quito a spirited meeting toaay. During the discussion 1t developed that there was con- sideraple disappointment among those fav- oring the repeal of the state bank tax be- cause the president said nothing on the subject in his message. Mr. Johnson is re- ported as having said thore was nothing fyr- ther for this committee to do and thought it might as well lock up and go home. Never- theless, the committee decided to go on with the consideration of some bill for repealing thetax and will meev Friday for that pur- pose. Chairman Springer said this afternoon that it is doubtful if 4 state bauk bill will be reported. Items of Iuterest at the Capitol, Commodore Stanton, who was relieved from the command of the maval forces at R0 on account ot salutiog Mello’s flag, is in the city and had a conference with Secre- tary Herbert during the afternoon. He politely refused to be interviewed. The vice president today laid _before the senate a communication from A. B, Williams, chairman of the Utah commission, detailing the proceedings by which the Industrial Christian home was iransferred to that commission by the board of management. The commission now recommends it to bo used for federal offices. Bids were opened today for supplying 10,000 pounds of swmokeless powder. The only western bidder was Bernard Pegton, Santa Cruz, Cal, at $.25 per pound. 'The lowest bidder was_the Leonard Smokeless Powder company, New York City, at 8 cents per pound. Delegate Rawlins of Utah has introduced a bill 1o extend the time of making proof on desert lands for five years. The expenditure of §1 per acre on the land for the year 1594 is als0 suspended. ‘The Illinos delogation in congress met to- day to arrange for the unveiling of the Shields statue, which takes place tomorrow afternoon 1n Statuary hall. Both houses of congress will probably take part in the cere- monies. Mr. Bland of Missouri today introduced a new free coinage bili. It repeals that part of the act of 1873 which prevents the coin- ago of silver dollars and re-enacts the law of 1857 providing for the coinage of silver dollars of 4124 grains 1t is undorstood that Mr. Bland will call the commitice’ on colnage, woights and measures together at au early day to con- sidor & silver bill,and he expects an absolute free cownage bill wjll be reported to the house, Mr. Catchings of Mississippi introduced a bill by request containing eight long sec- tions which would entiraly regulate the cur- rency, but which wili probably not be con- sidered by the house. sl IR, AMUSEMBENTS, B At the Fifteenth Htreet theater lust even- ing “The Crust of Society” was presented to a much larger audienoashian on the previous evening. The company bresenting this play is one of the very best:that has ever been seen in this city atmnyithoater, and as the quality of the entertainment furnished be- comes better kgowm the diences will undoubtedly ,,b8 , very much - creased in sigp. Commencing to- morrow ovening and for ghe baiance of the week Miss Elita Progior Otis will enact the role of Mr Castlake Chapel, and Miss Zetie Tilbury will appear s Nirs. Ernestina Feho. The dresses worn by the ladies are marvels even in this era of extravagant stage costuming and are among the finest ever seeu on the stage in this city. e o Boss MoKaue's Uast Coutinie L. New York, Dec., 5.—The cases against Johny McKane and others, charged wiun in- timidation of veters aad coutempt of court on election day ot Gravesend, were continued today, the defense submitting testimony to the cffect that the iojunction issued by Justice Barnard restrainlng them from iu- terference av the polls had not been served upon tuem, sad that those that they had re- fused adwission Lo Lhe polls were acting in & disorderly manuer. Justice Baraard adjourned the hearing until Thursday woruing, w give the defensn time to prepare afidavits against the now matter set up in the afidavits read by Mr. Shepard. PREPARING FOR THE FIGHT Jaokeonville Getting Roady to Entertain Jom and Charles in Proper Style, SUFPLEMENTING THE MARQUIS' RULES Clty Couneil Passes an Ordinance Regualat- Ing Glove Contests and Prescribing the Conditions tor Carrylg on the Manly Sport. JacksosviLLe, Fla,, Dec. 5.—This evening the city council metand an ordinance per- mitting glove contests passed its second reading, only one councilman opposing it The orainance provides that contestants will have to use five-ounce gloves, and contosts shall be under the supervision of the chief of police. No limit is plaved on the number of rounds, Promoters of the contests are re- quired to pay the city $25 as license; penaliy for violation of the ordinauce is 00 fine. Delaney and McVey, who will train Cor- bett for his coming fight with Mitcholl, accompanied by a party of local sports, went down to Mayport, at the mouth of St. Johns river, today to sco what advantages that vpoint possessed for training quarters. They returned tonight to this city and expressed themselves as highly pleased with Mayport. They think that it would muke an ideal training place. Before deciding, however, they will vis it St. Augustine and Ormonde. WILL MEET TH BRITISHEKS, Philaaelphia Cricketers to Play the Crack Amateur Teama of England. Loxvox, Dec. 5.—At a largely attended meoting of tho secretarics of the couaty cricket clubs av Lord's cricket ground Sec- retary Alcock, who presided, said that the Philadelphia toam of gentiemen players pro- Poso to visit England in 1804 Mr. Alcock added that the playing of the Phila- delphia cricketers was well and most favorably known, that they would pay their own ' expenses and that they did not want a share of the gate money. Ileven matches were proposed for tho Philadelphians, including meotings with the Oxford University, Cambridge Univer- sity, Gentlemen of England, Genuemen of Treland and Gentlemen of Scotland elevens. Sale of Thoroughbrods. Lexix6ToN, Dec. 5.—This was tho opening day of the Woodard & Shanklin sale of thor- oughbreds and the sixty-five horses sold brought $20,250. Tho following are some of the sale Alva, b. ¢ by Hindoo, dam Alpena, by King Alfonso, T. W. Coulter, 1,500, Alonzo, b. g., 2, by Fonso, dam Falerno, by Longfellow, Cay. Soll city, $1,125. Irish Chief, b.c., by Longfellow, dam Bay- boo, by Imp. Biilet, Ed Corrigan, Chicago, 82,375, C. AL Rosa, br. f., . by Tremont, dnm L'Ava, o, Witz Hughes, Chicago, ¢, by Lela P, dam La . by Feilowcraft, O. H. Culliertson, St. ul, Minn., $1,200. Sister Anita, ch, f., Butterily, by Bramble, C. R. Jaynes, $1,000, Bay colt by Imp. Doceivor, dam Eispa, by Warivick, C. Strauss, Lexiugton, 81,025, Pat o Alix Case. Cnrcaco, Dee. 5.—The board of directors of the American Trotting association met here today. The celebrated case, growing out of the free-for-all trot at Washington park, which Alix won, and in which Pixley was given second money, was continued by Buchanan, dam until the meeting in May, 1894, A half dozen- charges of crookednoss Liave been made. in regard to vhis race, one of them being that Curry, the driverof Alix, was offered $2,500 to drop the fifth heat. Dickorson, the driver of Pixley, is charged with having deliber- ately fouled Alix in the fifth heat, after Curry had declined to pull Alix up. Waiker, who drove Ryland 7', is also accused of foul driving with the desire to cause Alix to lose the race. Several cases of minor importance were disposed of. Something Wrong with Yo Tamblen. Mewrems, Dec. 5.—George Hankins, the horseman, arrived from Chicago yesterday, accompanied by Veterinary Surgeon J. A. Boveat, who proceeded to make an examina- tion of Yo Tambien. The result was com- municated to Mr. Hankins, who, when ques- tioned, said the report was such as to decide him not to buy the horse at the price asked, 818,000, Further inquiry developed that there was something about the horse's left knee and hip which M Hankins did not like, but when questioned he refused to say more than that he did not feel warranted in pay- ing 50 much as $18,000 for the animal, Very Compiete Knockout, Coaniestox, W. Va., Dee. —Johnny Flyuon of Chicago and Charlie Johnson of St. Paul fought a bloody seven-round battle for. a purse of $000 before a strictly select party atan early hour this morning. In the first two rounds Flynn had decidedly the best of it, but from that on Johnson pounded him severely, scoring four clean knockdowns and finally putting his antagonist so thoroughly to sleep that he did not come to for nearly ten minutes, and the promoters of the fight thought they had a corpse on their hands. The men weighed in at 142 pounds, Suing Terre Hauvte, or Stake Money, Dec. 5.—The owners of Lady Robert, who won first monoy, $13,000, in the 4-year-old $25,000 stake at the August meeting, brought suit today for the money. A protest was offered at the time that Lady yearsold and not eligible and the Robert wa: won second money, also sued today, as pay- ment refused becauso of alloged im- proper eutry. The case will be fought out before the National Trotting association and also in the courts, Want the Fight in France. Loxpoy, Dec, 5.—The Svortsman’s corre- spondent at Paris says a number of Irench sporting men huve subscribed £4,000 as an inducement to Mitchell and Corbett to come to "rance and box either in Paris or Nice in the mounth of January: The correspondent adds that representatives of the boxers are on_llllcir way to New York to arrange de- tails, May Challenge the Cup Again. Loxpoy, Dec. 5.—A rumor was published that the Royal Irish- Yacht club had de- cided to challenge for the Americ oup. Inquiry was made at Dublin, but nothing could be learned there concerning it. e — Left to a Subcommittee, A meeting of & joint committee from the Board of Education and from the Boara of Health was held yesterday afternoon to dis- cuss the Smead systom of closets and venti- lation in the Kellom school. The matter was discussed in allits general- ities and upon motion of President Powell of tie Board of liducation a subcommitiee, consisting of Dr. Somers, Mr. /Rosewits Mr. Tilly, Dr. Milvoy and Mr. Turner wa appointed Lo make a thorough investigation of the sanitary condition of the school, and 10 make a report to the joint committee in the near future. The members of the school hoard opposed any movement toward changing he closol system, at pres- ent, at least, while the health com- wissioner und wembers of the Board of Healiu contended that the system was detri- wental Lo the heaith of the sohool children, ot Bishop Payne's Funeral, Baunivoxe, Dee, 5. —Funeral services were held here today over the rewains of the late Buslup Daniel A. Payne of the African Methodiss Episcopal church. The body lay in state yesterday, and thousands of colored citizens of Baltiwore viewed it. The remaing were ionterred in Lauvel cemetery. i Brutal Kobbers Sentenced. Pirrsuune, Dec. 5.—~The live masked rob- bers who brutally tortured and robbed ola Mrs. Logan at Coroapolis, Pu., a few weeks | probably robbery o, pleaded gullty when brought into conrt today and were seitenced to the peniten tiary, the combined sentonces aggregating fifty-nine years. The young men wero woll known, held responsible positions and pre- viously bore good reputations. It has oeen learned since. however, that they were en- gaired {n numetous other mysterious robbar- jes in western Pennsylvania last summer. TRIED TO WRECK AN EXFRENS, Dastardly Work ot Trala Robbers on the Vennsylvania Rafirond. Preranvre, Dec. 5Tt was learned today thatan attempt was mado at South Fork, Pa., on the Pennsylvania railway on Sunday night to wreck tho Cincinnati and St. Louis express. The switoh lock had been broken and the awitch thrown open, but fortunately it was dis covered by a track waiker ten minutes be- fore the train was due. The motive of the flendish crime is not known, but it was he railroad authorivios are making a thorough investigation and nothing will bo left undone to bring the guilty parties to justice. Labor Unlons 1n Session. Ciscissary, Dee. 5, —The sixth annual con vention of of the Journcymen Barbers Na. tional union began its sessions here today with 150 delegates present. The barbo union now has a membershin of 7,000. The apprentice question and the discouraging of 5-cout shops_are questions Lo be considered, Cricaao, Dec. 5. —Delogates to the Inter- national Mechanics union met at the kotel Morzan today. August Woldinger of union No. 2, New York City, presided. Discussion of the organization’s financial status was led by Secretary William Morse of Brooklyn union No. 8. During the afternoon commit- tecs on credentials and other matters wero appointea. * — Arrest of Thiovos. Brazr, Ind., Dec. 5.—For two years past the Indianapolis & Vincennes and Evans- ville & Indianapolis railroads have been re- peatedly annoyea by having goods in transit stolen from their cars while standing on the tracks at Worthington, the crossing of the two lines. Their losses for the past twelve months aggrogate $12,000. Detec- tives were put to work who ferreted out and developed: a condition of thiugs which is a revelation and a sensation. As many as twenty-five thieves have been anprehended, among the numbersome heretofore repitable citizens of the place. L T Granted Divorce from n Convict. Paus, Ky, Doc. 5. —Mrs. Mary Clay was today granted a divorce from her husband, Hume Clay. He is the noted forger now serving a ten-year sentence in the peniten- tiary for forging his graudfather's name to £100,000 worth of checks and drawing money on them, Ther re fiftoen indictments against him in Clark county and he will be tried on this when his time expires. The time in each { indictment cannot be less than two years. M, Ready to Try Annle Wugoner. INDIANAPOLIS, Dee. 5.—A jury was finally completed today in the Annmio Wagoner poisoning case. The prisoner is being tried for murder by poison of Mrs. Clara Koes- ters, who died last winter. Her death was preceded by the deaths of four others of the Koesters family. and Miss Wagoner, who was n domestic in the family, is suspected of having poisoued all of thom. ——— TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Five jurorshave beon ssecured in tho Meyer case at New York. Twenty deaths in ton days from grip is the roport from Loavenworth. Kansas City's case against the barbers who suaved on Sunday was continued again. James Cunningham, & Knoxville, bachelor, was found murderod mornin; Evidenco fn tho Allis trial at Little Rock, Ark., 13 all In and the arguments will com- menco today. Governor N Tenn,, yosterday rthien of Georgla s presiding over the eleventh annuul congress of the Southern Baptist church at Augusta, Ga. A receiver has boen appointed for the Mc- Cormick Construction company, which lins an #500,000 contract on tho Chltago. drainago canul, Sixty thousand miners are affocted by the decision of the joint convention of raflroud and river operators of Pennsylvania to resist wreduction in pay. I'rom Salida, Colo., comes word that the con- vention of mifiers cilled by Governor Waite to meet there Indu{ will be a faily There Is 10 enthusiasm felt, cadweli, a bold and e anted in many eastern citios, ted of robbing the Emporia, and will o to the penitentiary. iming crook, nas been con pos Ad, it of fire losses was the subject of a ve uted discussion befwoen adjustors of various insurance companies in session at Chicago renched. Dr. C. H. Willoughby yesterday bought the Wisconsin bullding ~ at the “World's fair 5, #1,610 belng bis bid, e will move it enth strect and Stony Island ave- upy it sco the case against Dunn and ged_with jury bribing in the M. B. Curtls, was dismissod ho defendunts say thoy will make a confes: ston, Implicating Curtls, his attorney and throe jurors. At Chicago yesterday about fitty representa- tives of the Window Glass trust met to wind up the affairs of the concern. As the trust was jzed untder the laws of Wisconsin tho adjourned to Milwaukee, where the y formalities were gone through with, CLUBBED WITH A PUKER. yesterd o couclusion was At San T McManus, chi ase of Actor Mother and Duughter Siain by a Son-tn-Eaw Who Wanted Their Cash. St Joe, Pa., Dec. -A brutal double murder was committed a mile north of here this mor: Martin, aged 95, and her mother, tian Hester, aged 60, were found at 8 o'clock by Mrs. Hester's son, who had returned home from a well he was pumping, lying in pools of blood. Mrs. Martin's skull was crushed and her throat cut from ear to ear and her niother's head had been crushed by a blow from a poker. The murderer, Harper Whitmire, a son- in-law who had been visiting his mother-in- law, has not yet been apprehended, but the oficers are after him. The ob) of the terrible deed was robbery and he secured about $200 from a trunk, WEATHER FORE sT8. Nobraska Promised Fuir Skies and Varlable Wi WASHINGTON, Generally fair; variable winds, For South Dakota—Fair; slightly warmer in extreme northeast poruion; southiwesterly winds, For lowa—Fair; night: westerly winds. al Record. Orrice or rie Weatner Bureav. OMana, Dec. b—Omaha record of temporature and ramfall compared with corresponding day of past four yoars: Nebraska— warmer Wednesday 1898, 1892, 1891, 1890, perature 372 492 840 2 ’ \perature. 202 482 219 Lemperature. . i 460 282 adlon 00" .01 .00 Statement showing the condition of tem- | perature and precipitation ut Omaha for the day and since March 1, 1503; Normal temperature. 812 1 y 1 he duy. 002 | Deficlency since March 1 1962 Norul procipitation 04 Lach Deticiency for the duy Do Odinch | Deficiency since March 1 6.1 inches Keports from Other Stations at 8 p. m, STATIONS wa e amrasdway, £ep 30 aumie edtiag, XeK Omaha i Keurney e Norih Platie. cloudy | | | Davenport Kiunah Oty Deuver Sult Lko Cliy. Rapid O udy. 01 | Snow .w‘(-m\m{. 00| Part clowdy. STRIKE TROUBLES NOT ENDED Five Inches of Snow on the Tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. ENGINES WRECKED AND ENGINEER KILLED Conl Oporators Maving Difoulty In Diae posing of Lehigh Conl—-Dealers Refus to Handie 1t and Colllers Say Oraers Are Searce. Witkesnanne Pa., Doo. 5 boga. falling here at lock and at 6 this evening Snow thero wero five inches on the level. This greatly impedes the ruuning of trains on the Lehigh Valley road. There was a bad wreck at v Notch this evening. Two engines were pulling o train up the mountain, when they collided with an empty ongine. Twoof the engles were badly wrecked and one of the engineers fatally injured. [nquiry at the headquarters of the strikers this afternoon reveals the fact that they are still buoyed op with the hope of winuing the strike. Chiefs Arthur, Sargent, Wilkinson and Clark of the federation this afternoon were called w0 Bethlehem. Chief Arthur was asked as to the object of his visit to Bethlo. hem at this time. “Well, really, I cannot say,” was the re- ply. “Do you think the strike will be settled " “Well, if. a little common sense prevails, [ think it wiil.” Refute to Handie Lehigh Conl. Porrsviuie, Pa., Dec. 5.—The Lehigh Val- ley's business has fallen off fearfully. The coal operators ave now having trouble in placing even the small shipments they are atlo to make, as many dealers vefuse to handle Lehigh coal for fear of losing cus- tomers among workingmen, and the colliery people say orders are searce. Half a dozen coal and freight trains were sent out from Delano today, as against 107 insbusy times. Tonight's snow storm wiil make much trouble tomorrow. Masy Meeting to Leflne Strikers' Position, Rocnester, N, Y., Dec. 5. —Arrangemonts are being made to hold a public mass meot- ing of labor organizations, strikers and the general public withina few days, at which time the on of the strikers will be closely defined. On the main line today all passenger trains were running from eight to ten hours behind time. Hazirroy, Pa., Dec. 5. —~Tho strike has as. sumed a new phase, in the shape of a move- ment on the part of the telegraphers, who closed up the most important offices between Delano and Hazleton, “loday itis oxpected largely increased. the strikers’ favor. Most of the men who quit last night are nonunion men and the strikers are confident of being able to induce others to leave thewr places. their ranks The situation will be is now in Strikers Sl Resolute, Provinesce, Dec. 5.—The driving storm of today made the situation doubly dreary in the strike district. Only one mill reccived its full corps of hands, that being the Saxon, where a satisfactory settlement was reached Saturday. At the Weybosset, Saranac, Riverside and Providence National Worsta mills the strikers refused to return to work at the schedule of prices presented by the mill owners. The operatives deciare they will remain out all winter if necessary to carry their point, while the mill owners “say no further concessions will be made to the operatives, Theve is much suffering among the strikers’ families. lown Miners Strike. Des Moises, Dec. 5.—Three hugdred coal miners in the Des Moines district struck today against the proposed action of the operators in returning to a monthly pay day. The miners are being patd every two weeks now. ———— Might Be Too Warm a Place. Paris, Dec. 5.1t is understood that the consent of the Chineso to suzerain the buf- fer state on the Mekong will depend upon the state not being so narrow as to consti- tute a dificulty in its control. Ot Etters, Pa. Blood Poisoning Intense Suffering Il Year: Hood’s Healed the Sore in: Sevem Weeks—A Perfeot Oure. 1 will recommend Hood's Sarsaparila as first-class. It has proved fts merits to us, Twelve years ugo my wife was picking rasp berries when she scratched herself ona brier, the wound froin which soon developed intow torrible sore, between her kneo and anklo. Not- withs tanding all we did for 1t, it_gontinued dis cliarging for cloven long years. We tried medi- cal skillon every side, With no effect. Aboutn year o sho road of Hood's Sarsaparilla and coneluded to try 1t hiorself, and while taking the first bottle she folt better and continued with it Hood’s = Cures until today she is entirely well and botter than ever. Thosore was healed up In seven weeks, Her Hmb s perfeotly sound. Wo_nttribute her cure entirely to Hood's Bursaparilia.’ Jacos N. AUGHENBAUGH, Etters, York Co., Pa. 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