Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 30, 1894, Page 2

2 President Peixoto's five topedo boats, which were recently purchased in Europe for the Brazilian government. 'Ihese boats are said to have suffered no damage during their long trip across the Atlantic, and, it 18 added, that as soon as they have taken on & supply of coal and provisions they will pro- ceed to Bahia, where they will join the rest of the new flect ail ready to smil further mouth, TRYING TO ARBANGE THINGS, Admiral Bouham Trys His fand as Peac Maker 1n Brazil. (Copyrighted, 1894, by the Associated Press.] Loxnos, Jan, 20, —The following advanco cable message, sent to the Times from Rio de Janeiro, dated Thuraday last, via Mon video, Junuary 20, confirms the Assoc press dispatches in regard to tho negotia- tions which bave been going on under the auspices of Rear Admiral Benham on board the United States flagship, The Arierican admiral on Mouday invited Admiral da Gama to n interview on board the flagship New York, Admiral da Gama stated that the Ameri- can admival assumed a peremptory manner, stating that the insurgent as hope less and that lie proposcd to Brrange a re onciliation Admiral 4a Gama replicd that the only terms possiblo were tho resignation of Prosi- dent Peixoto and a freeelection, ‘The Arori- can admiral then lost his temper and said he would protect the landing of government war material, using force if necessary. Ad- miral da ( plied that the {nsurgents control the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catharina and Parana and that they will make an effort to hold out at Rio untit the arrival of the troops, as they consider that they have a fair chance of victory. Benham Said to Jave Been Snubbe Yesterday the American admiral atte the palace in order to pay an ofticial visit. Ho haa previously mnotified President Peixoto, but was kept waiting for two hours \d then an orderly informe tho president was busy and u eive him. The Americans say that is an fusult to the American navy, A naval conference with all the com- manders was held today and it was decided to telegraph to their respective govern- ments, saying that Lho insurgents have com- plete control of the harbor, and asking for instructions as o whether they are to uso force in order to protect shipping or give the insurgents a free hand. Admiral de Mello is now at Curitiva, capital of Parana, and has organized & pro- visional government in Parana. He pro- poses moving north immediate Ie insurgents today occupied tho island of Bom-Jesus, which commands that portion 1o the north of the eity, and seized some artillery and a fow prisoncrs. ho srnment warships Nictheroy, Aurora and Parnahyba are now av Bahia, and the remainder of the fleet is soon ex- pected the The inactivity of the government is caus- ing discontent among its participants ashore, Artillery fire between the forts continucs daily. this IN ACTIVE COMMUNICATION. Bignihennt Incldent that Goes to Prove the Trath of News fram Rio, Wasninaroy, Jan, 20.—United States Min- 1ster Thompson at Rio is kuown to have been 1n active comnunication with the State department during the vast fow days. The Navy department also as some important | dispatehes from Admiral Benham. Nothing can be loarned of the natureof the contents, but it is sald that the Associated Press Rio report of efforts toward an amicable scttle- ment is cort t. 1 Seeretary Herbert admitted after- woon that the government is in corespond- ence with its representatives in Brazil over the sivuation, out says no advices have been veceived. It 'is thought_ that Admiral Ben- ham has’ avplied for instructions in some points connected with the mediation of uffairs, —_—— ALIBI FOR O'SULLIV.AN, Witness Swears Ho at ftome on the K Onrcao, Jan. 27.—The hearing of medical expert testimony was continued in the Coughlin case tyday. Dr. Leonaid St. John was on the stand. The prosccuting attor- uey, after a lengthy. and unsuceessful en- deavor to confuse the wituess, excused Dr. St. John, and James Kuight was called o finish the testimony which he bogaun i Hosaid that ho was employed by Iceman O'Sulli in 1530 and had seen O'Sullivan atthe latter's home at 10 o'clock on the night of May 4. Ex¥uage Wing of the couusel for tho de- fense created a sensation in the case today by usking that the jury be excused and de- manding that Prosecutor Bottum take the stand. Attorney Wing then charged that the prosecution had sct de- tectives - to shadowing him, and v,ln).\_l\ who called at this oftice. *“This is America, not Russia,” Judge Wing shouted, *and such methods 'should bo se- yerely punished. Captain Schuttler is at least partially responsible for this shadow- ing, and [ want to ask Mr. Bottum as to his connection with the macter,” My, Bottum denied all knowledege of such use of detectives aud Judge -Wing then de- manded that Captaiu Schuttler be called to account, aw the Tcoman us Night, it Sat iy DeWitt's Witeh Hazot Saive cures soves. DeWitt's Witeh Hazel” Salve curcs ulcors, e Samoset 1 W g The Samosets met in vegular session at their new hall in thé Contineatal block lusy night. The new quarters ave larger and more commodious than the old and are elogantly Atted up. New carpers ave on tho floors and the fitti ro nll new and ele- kant. rhe hall was crowded to the deors with the Sumosets, probably a luvger num- ber beiug present than ever hofor “The principal business of the evening wa ation of new members, about twont, admitted nting House. At 9230 tive broko out in Manger's print- fng houso at 313 South Thirteonth stroet und destroyol a considerablo amount of stationery and blank paper and somoe print- g furnitare, The 1oss will amouut 1o sey- cral hundved dollavs, The stock of the Columbia othing company was somewhat | wimaged by smoke, Somo one set gro to somo stra caut house, W1 Novth Twoen caused a littlo blaze yeste No loss. in v second, and | day afterioon, | s MeKinley Will Sp At Tope ek, Jan Govornor MeKinloy of Ohio has accepted the fnvitation to speak ay the Ottawa Chautauqua nssewbly J 21, Hon. Bernard Koelly of this city, o the program committoe, veecnty went Columbus and extendod’ the invitation M. ISinlex's ucceptance wis today. An offort will e mado to ki speak in Topols ) e s of to nd | recoived | e hiw | INE. || JANUARY 30, 1894, THE BRER COUPON. World's Fair Art Portfolio. o secure t send cr bin series bearing superb souvenir six coupous of this difforent dates With 10 cents in coin to ART PORTFOLIO DEP'T, Bee Office, Omaha. ommemensmame—rene) | class; to Montana class, | striking can suece {. ma | by the receivers of tho WREBELLIOUS” RATES MADE Union Pacific Announces a Out to North Pacifio Ooast Points. HOT RAILROAD FIGHT NOW EXPECTED Federal Court Opinion that May Settle Litigation Betwoen tho Union Pacifio ana Western fnlon Relating to neellntion of Contracts, 1t scems as if tho rumors of rate wars be- tween the western railroads were founded on facts, for now information comes from Chicago to the effect that the Union Pacific has announced *‘rebellious rates,” which are to go into effect on the 1st of February Telographic advices last night were that war measures were adopted yesterday by the Union Pacifie. It announced its inten- tion of putting into effect Fabruary 1, vates between Missouri viver and north Pacifio coast points which will reduce present rates from Chicago to Portland and Puget Sound points by first class; to Spokane and points taking the same rates, $15.50 first common points, #4 first g If the same rates are put in by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific, the cut will be $1 greater than the foregoing. The rates actually quoted by the Union Pacific were: From the Missouri river terminals to Port- land and Puget Sound points, $15 first-ciass limited; to Spokane, $10 first-class, §30 sec- ond-class; to Montana common points, 8 firsieclass limited, Thesa rates will also apply to Intermediato points where present rates arve higher. From Donver and Cheyenne to Portland the first-class limited rate will bo $40 tirsi-class, Rates to Spokane and Montana points will be the same as from the Missouri river to Puget Sound points, to b made locally over Portland, not to exceed the rates from the Missouri river. The rates announced by the Unfon Pacitic will allow the Canadian Pa- cific only a $L.50 differential. This is what was oifered_it by the Western Passenger ciation roads but which it retused. The setion shows that the Union Pac has decided to act with tho western r in the contest. The Canadian Pacific threatened to make a §7 rate to Sun I'r cisco if mecessary to maintain 1ts diffc tinl. A hot fight 1sexpected in consequonce of the Union Pacific’s What Lod to It. Ever since the first of this year there has been an uncasy feeling among the managers of the western railways. The large decreaso in earnings, slick times, otc., have had much to do with this condition of affairs, and while the roads apparently abided by their passenger and freight agreements, there was considerable underhand cutting ‘and se- cret combinations which tended to produce a demoralizing effect on the other roads as soon as they became aware of the real situa- tion of affaivs, This feeling has_lkopt grow- ing, and at the meeting of the Western Pas- seyzer associution held in Chicago last ck, dissensions cropped out to a uotic extent. When the passenger association received Mr. Lomax's ultimatum regarding the position of the Union Pacific and the plans of the passenger associa- tion, some of the other roads openly charged the Union Pacific with not acting i good faith. Since Saturday there have been many secret combinations and things appeared’so alarming that the association led a meeting in Chicago today in hopes of being able to patch up a sort of temporary truce until the question of rates could be amicably adjusted. But tho new proposed ates as made by the Union Pacific, which are to go into effect the first of the coming month, seem to have ubsetall the calcula- tions of the ussociation, and uow it is quite likely that a determined and bitter rave war has begun on passenger rates from Mis- souri riyer points to the Pacific coast and Pugzet Sound points.. As tha two groat rvivals, the Union Pacific and the Great Northern, huve tevmirals in Chicago,it is not unlikely that the war will n the course of time reach the “Windy City” by the lake. A rite war will give the western passenger trafic a great impetus and the Midwinter faw will rece L Passenger Men Demorallzed. When General P ngor Agent Lomax of the Union Pac d the managers of the Western Passenger association that his road would not enter into the agreements of the association the members realized that their work had been for naught, Some of thie members immediately accused the Union 2acitic of falsely dealing with the associa- tion, but their criticisms were unwarrantea, for while in the conference and while the greement was being formulated Mr, Lomax ipulated that his adhesion to any plan was contingent on the approval of the receivers of the road. Through ts decision of the Union Pa- clfic the transcontinental rate sivuation is in far wo plight than it has ever been. Matters are exactly where they were, ex- cept that it is now’ known unanimous con- ent cannot be obtained to the only plan of ettlement which could be evotved “from al- most u month of constant conference, No passenger ofticial 1580 rash us to prophosy the outcome. The Canadian Pacific must again e up its differential battle, and it depecds lavgely on that road to what extent wtes wiil become demoralized. Competing nes will probably iguore a small diff ental on California business via Victoria, but thoy have all along denied the highor il tials which the Canadian Pacific .{-l iwed, and which it will now probably en- oren. Put in a Now Kate, Kansas Crry, 1. 20.-~The Union Pacific that from February 1 and thereafter it will sell first-cluss limited tickets from Kunsas City to” Portland and Puget Sound points for &5; to Spokune, £40; to Moutana points, $55. The rate will bo the sime to aud from intermediato points where the present rates ave higher, 1rom Denver and Cheyonne to Povtland the rate will be £10, and 'to Spokane the sume as from Kan- sas City to Spokun, JUDGE DUNDY DER, Viee Grand Mastor Morrissey of the Tialn- men Gives His Oplidon of Tty Garessong, 1L, Jan, -In speaking of Judge Dundy's order, restraining -the men on the Union Pacitic railvoud from striking, Pirst Vice Grand Master Morrissey of tne Brotherliood of Railway Trainmen, in the abscnco of Crand Master Wilkinson, safd : ) do not see how any legal attempt to ro- strain men from quitting work in a body or °d, Vo rather oxpected Yacific injunction, It fol- of Jenkins on the The committee on houso of representatives a this Union low that Northern Pacif labor of the | has given us assurance that it will investi- gate the dudge Jenkil it in granting this no it would tako steps for these injuncu s injunetion, and that xceeded his authority bis impeachment. 1t 15 hold they deprive working men of "overy vestigo of porsonal liborty. They will vietually destroy labor organiza- tions und leave the wembers at the merey of tho ewployers. As for the Union Pacifio er wo will uot take action until tho moen, through the grievince committee, have made their appeals and laid their side of the 150 before tho receivors, Tt is possible the recoivers may make concessious before the veduetion in schedules takes plue Grand Secretary Shechan end Morrissey's statements, Want the *mme Ovder Cueyexye, Wyo., Jan, filed 1n the nited Statos clve sed Mr. Wyoming, A petition was it court today Tuion Pucitic system, praying for permission to adopt o new scne. dule of wages to be paid- employes of the system in Wyonnng. The patition is similar 1o tho ouo granted by Judgd Dundy at Omuha on Saturdny applying to the Nebraska lines, The watter will be taken up by Judge Rinor Lomorrow. Want to B Hoard. DExvER, Jan. 20.—Application was made to Judge Hullett toay on bebalf of the IKnights of Labor tor w hearing before an ovder is mado reducing or readjusting the wages of Union Pacitlc employes and forbid- ding them o swike. The judge promised THE OMAHA that the emploves should have an oppor- tunity to be heard. UNION PACIFIO WAGE CUT. ] Comparison Maads with Salaries Paid on Other Ronds. Tho proposed reduction of wages among the Union Pacific employes was almost the sole tovic of discussion around the railway offices vesterday. The employes talk over the matter at overy opportunity and try to find some way to avert the reduction, but railway offlcials of other roads say that the cut is no surprise to them, for it is well known that the railways all over the coun- try are having as hard times to make all ends meet us they ever experienced. Like any other business, that of railroading feels the stringency of the times and freight and passenger traffic has fallen off to an alarm- ing extent, While the cut looks to be quite severe, yet the Union Pacific has made a comparison which shows that the road has been paying better prices for work than several other roads which ave in no trouble, as will be seen by the following: Cost per mile for wages: Enginecrs and firemen, ete,, Union cific and for g ToNT 1 Tabulated © i MILE ROAD, Unfon Pacific. O R L &P O'& N.W.. C. B &Q ) 8t St F Al T & Si Missouri Pacific Southern Pacl Great Norther Louisvilie & N F. B &M, V. VK& T C., R. & Northorn lleizo & Alton. . St P, Minn & Man K/ C.\St.J. &C. B, St. Louis Olio & M Minn. & St & § Lous & S N. Y. N, i & Hartfo West N.'Y, & Penn, Ol Colony. Y., L. B. & W “Rate pel Union 1 cents 08:31 08149 06.58 06.33 07.27 08.08 06.50 00.78 mile for engincers accorling to the class of on. o, Rock Island & Pacific— pas- senger, 4.0, freight full rate; two classes lower. Chicago & Northwestern—3.7 full rate, 30 cents per 100 miles added for six-wheel and larger engin Chicago, Burlington & Quincy—4.13_eight wheel; consol. 4.57; full rates, 4.41 through freight eight wheel ; 4.82 consol. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul—3.7 full rate; 16 cents per day for ten-wheel Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe—3.5 pas- sengor; 4.0 freizht, Missouri Pacific — 3.5 4.0 freight, Southern Pacific—Wages vary according to runs; 4.5 and 47 where no amount 1s fixed. Missouri, Kunsas & Texas—4.0 for freight, eight-wheel mogul or six-wheel connected. St. Paul. Minneapolis & Milwaukee—3.5 passenger, 4.0 freight. Michigan Central—3.5 per day ; passenger 100 miles, freight 90 miles, full rate; two lower rates. Llinois Central—Paid by the trip, governed by the varying conditions. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern—3.5 pas- senger; 8.7 freight, full rates; two lower classes. Wabash—3.5 passenger, 4-wheel: 2.8 pas- sengor, G-wheel; 4.0 freight, 4-wheel; 4.3 freight, 6-wheel; 5 ight. Northern P 4.0cents ull engineers except consolidation; 4.5 for consolidation engines. passenger; being pang ewyL) Tenioy| POMOIIV| ol 4l unc to Ogden. riuns Pacific Diy (1. bulated.D. L.&G. s bu FALKS OF THE SANTA FE. Rumors Set Afloat Yesterday Concorning the Road’s Management. St. Louis, Jan. 20.—General Solicitor George R. Peck, Judge J. B. Johuson, master in chancery, and Receiver J. C. Wilson, all of the Atchison, Topeka & Saute Fe systom, accompanied by W. H. Rossington and C. B, Smith, vopresentatives of the Union Trust compnny of New York, arrived in the city this afternoon from Topeka, and aftera brief stay at the Southern hotel proceeded, with the exception of Receiver Wilson, to the office cf Attorney Kenna of the 'Frisco, where they remained in close consultavion until long after the noon hour. Their arvival in town gave rise to numer- ous rumors, among them these: That it was the intention to appear before Judge Caldwell of the United States court here and ask for and then resist an order to lop of brauch lines; to ask for a dissolution of the receivership so far as it relates to the St. Louis & Sun Francisco, and other equally Interesting procedures. General Solicitor Peck, however, when seen by un Associated press reporter and asked regarding the various reports ir detail, denied them all positively., He said they bad no foundauon ; that the conference wis primarily to cousidér the affaivs of the system and secondly to arrange to appear before Judge Caldwell Wednesday and ask for an order allowing vhe receivers to pay certaio debts. What these debts were Mr. Peck aeclined to state, as also the nature of the confevence in progress regarding matters aside from that. ARE Ielations of the Gulf Koad with the Union Paclfic Are Not Strained. DeNvER, Jan, 20.—A representative of the Associated press today saw the counsel for the Denver, Union Pacific & Guif system and General Superintendent Douel of the Union Pacific, both of whom declared there was not the slightest ill-foeling between the two corporations. Mr. Deuel says tho con- ference at Omaha last week was cutirely friendly. The appearance of the two sys- tems in court, the oflicials afrm, is for the purpose of having the courts decide what thoir respective rights are. Thoy will cou- tinue to wterchange business as horetofore, and Mr, Douel says it has been amicably arranged to use the torminal facilities in Denver as under the former regime. TILL CRIENDLY, May Kefer it to Arbitration. COmicaco, Jan, 20.—A special meeting of the passenger department of the Central TrafMe association will be held here Thurs- day next for the purpose of giving effect to the agreement adopted by the presidents at their meeting at New York last week., The meeting will try to agree on the percentage of the business which each road will re- cewve. If this cannot be done the matter will be referred bitration for decision, the finding of the arbitrators to be final and to stand for a ye Arbitrators were selected today to decide the appeul of the Alwon from the decision of the chaivman of the Western Passcoger as- sociation, that membership in the general ussociution of necessity carries with it menibership 1 all local associations, wheiher in the territory of the general asso- ciation or not. The arbitrators selected are P. S, Eustis of the Burlington, M. Markham of the Illinois Central and J. R. Bugbanan of the Sioux City & Pacific, Wil Absorb the Litt M Kk & Memph's, St. Louts, Jan. 8.—A special to the Post- Dispateh from Knoxville, Tenn., says: It is settied here that Receiver Fink, General Manager Hudson, General Superintendent Vaughn and other officials of the East Uennessee, Virginia and Georgla have gone to Memphis to close a deal which will give thom the control of the Little Rock & Mem- phis road, Wil Not Ab: Jatesburyg Line. DENYER, Jan. 20.—Ex-Governor Evans says ho does not believe the Union Pacitic » coivers will boso shortsighted as to abandon the Julesburg cut-off. 1f James Hill's project for & road from Denver to O'Neill, Neb., and thence by way of Yankton to Duluth, and by way of Sloux City and the Llinois Cen tral to Chicago should be cavried would take up the Julesburg line. Gove Evans says iv would only require 2 of track 1) complete this route. o suys DAILY BEE:' TUESDAY, JANU ARY 30, 1891. the contemplated aiftariée botween the Gulf road and the Denger & Rio Grande will largely control Colotidd business and put tho Short Line to the sea-on a paying basis at once. ? SETTLES TWO UASES. Oplnlon Aftecting, Xitigution Between Western Unton and Union Pacifie. The ofticers of the’Ustén Pacific road re- celved information ‘Yesterday afternoon to the offect that a deci¥ibr had been rendered in their joint suit with the Western Union against the United States. Judges Cald- well, Thayer and Sanborne, sitting in the United States court of appeals, Missouri district, in St. Louis, handed down the case of the Unton Pacific railroad and the West- ern Union Telegraph company, appellants, against the United States, upon an appeal from the circuit court for the district of Nebraska. Tho circuit court has cntered a decree annulling all con- tracts bevween the railway and tele- graph companies, and further ordering the railroad company to operate telegraph lines in accordance with tho law, Upon the ap- poal the court of appeals reversed tho case and remanded it with directions to the cir- cult court to set aside the former decree and enter a moditied decree in accordance with specified vrovisions. ‘Fhe principal points in the decree are that tho contract éutered into July 1, 1801, between the Western Union and the Union Pacific was lawful and binding and that grants of 1sive rights and priy- ileges by the railroad are not repugnant to the acts of congress and are ruled void. Reard Before Judge Brewer, This action was commenced in the Ne- braska federal courts in September, 1850, by the United States to cancel _the contract ex- isting between the Unjon Pacific and the Western Union companies. The caso was heard in Washington by Justice Brewer in November, 1801, and in March, 1802, he ren- dered a decision adverse to the defendants, holding that such contracts were unlawful and invalid, Then the case was appealed to the United States circuit court of appeals of the Eighth district in Novembor of last year, with the result of a favorable decision, which was handed down yesterday. This decision practically settles another case which has been in the federal courts for some time. This is the suit of the West- ern Union telegraph company against the Union Pacific Ruilroad company, which was filed Decembor 10, 1883, asking for an in- junction and an accounting with the railway company, T'his action grew out of the action of congress requiring the railroad company to operate its own telograph lines for commercial purposes. The bill of the plaintiff asked for an injunction restraining the Union Pacitfie from interfering with its telegraph lines or businoss, and asked for an accounting for costs and expenses in con- struction and subsequent_improvements made by the plaintiff under the contract of 1881 with the Union Paclfic. In February, 1889, an injunction was allowed, and during the latter part of the year the United States commenced suit in the United States circuit court for the district of Nebraska against the Union Pacitic and Western Unton, jointly, to cancel the said contract. The case was heard in November, 1801, by Justice Brewer, and is still under advisement, The Union Pacific peopta.azo now assured that the decision in their fayor yesterday will also soutle this last cpse. What the Court Held. St. Lours, Jan., 20,—In extenso the case covers 100 typewrittén pages. In reviewing tie decision Judge Thayer held that con- gress would not grant ‘the railway a tel- egraphic franchise and so limit the power to exercise or deal with it'so as to make it a burden. Some arrangemient sould be made by the company to insure the economical maintenance and profitable working of its lines, and therefore the grant of the ex- clusive privelege referred to soems not an unreasonable or uulawful exercise of that power. T8 Further inquiry tatted to develop thatany telegraph company hiis ‘placed itself in po- sition to demand of the railway company the same facilities whizlrit'aecords the Western Union and thavits dom:®®==ras been refused No presumption can-be madeé that the rail- road will disregard its duiy in this matter. The case was reversed and the cause re- manded, with directions to the circuit court to set aside the former décision and entor a moditied decree in accortaunce with the specified provisions. The case involved an alleged infringement of the Pacific reilroad acts by the old Union Pacific railroad, inasmuch as, being bound to build and operate by its own servants and ngents a line of telegraph for commercial and governmental purposes between Omaha and Ogden, it had leased its lines, poles, wires, instruments, offices, etc, to the At- Iantic & Pacific Telegraph company, and on July 1, 1881, surrendered its franchise and alienated its powers under its charter to the Western Union Telegraph company. PASSENGER AGENT FEE TALKS, Cut ot Rates by tho Union Pacitic Gives Hin Very Littlo Concern. Sm. Pavr, Jan. 20.—When shown the Asso- ciated press dispatch from Chicago concern- ing the Union Pacific’s cut of Pacific coast rates, General Passenger Agent Fee of the Northern Pacific said tonight: It means nothing, as it was expected. The rate quoted and the statements made are so garbled that they mean absolutely nothing, 1Ltave no doubt that the basls of the story is the understanding that the Northern Pacific and coast lines had a meeting and an agreoment was reached that certain roductions in the - present rates were to be effective over all lines Feb- ruary 1, and that the author of the telegram drew his inference from the information he received. The rates in effect frot St. Paul to Portland and Puget Sound points Junuary 1were 70 unlimited first class, $60 limited first class, 45 second class. The rates that will go mto offect between the same points February 1 ave 65, $45 and $45 respectively. Rates from St. Paul to Spo- kane and Washington points and Helenn and Butte, Mont., will be restored slightly as the result of the reduction between St. Paul and Portland and Puget Sound. Second cluss rates between these points ave not affected. Rates to intermediate points will be proportionate.” Tnis is the first publi these rates, b WILL TRY TO ADJUST RATES, nnouncement of Another Effort to Bo Made by the Trans. continental Lines. Cu1eao,Jan. 20.—[Special Telegram to Tug —A special meeting of whe Western Passenger association has been called for Thursday at 11 a, m,, to consider tho possi- bility of readjusting rates to the Pacific const on the proposition of mnorth Pacific const lines: also to cohsider tho general rate situation and the repowt of the chairman. Word has been recéived from the commit- tee representing tho Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Canadian*Pacific and Southern Pacifie, which met inSt./Paul, to the effect that the Canadian rénd eould not bo induced to accept lower difforentials than $7.50 first lass and § sccond’class from St. Paul to San Francisco via Vietoma and the ocean. On other points ralspd there is promise of agreoment, but the d{fférential question is the stumbling block. or Now lalirond. . M., Jap, 20.—Word was re- ceived from northega |Celfax county today that construction woric-has been begun on the new railway that'fs to cross the moun- ains from Maxwell City to Amizette and w08, ol This 18 good news” for all northern New Mexico. It means the coming of the Rock Island across to Colfax, Taos, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties and the carly resump- tion of work on the Rock Island’s line be- tween Liberal, Kan,, and Maxwell City The new Line will touch Amizette, run five miles south of Taos, where a new Taos City will be built, thence veer northwest, cross- ing the o Grande at Chema and go up the Rio Chema. Nt. Paul-St. Louls Kates. St. Lovis, Jan, 90.—A morniag paper will say: The St. Louis-St, Paul passenger sit- uation sull compels the attention of mem- bers of the Western Passenger assoclation. Pressure is being brought to bear upon the Burlington to withdraw its second-class rates between St Paul aua St. Louis, and the Burlington still stands pat at the double rate. By the solicitation of the roads doiug business between St. Paul ana St. Louis via Chicago, the first-class rate from St. Louls to St. Paul was advanced 1o $16, while the second-class remained ab #13.50. This allows a big scalp on St. Louss. Chicago and Chicago-St. Paul business, and the lines engaged in 1t ure complaining Unless an agreement is soon reachod a tri angular war is sure to result, WILL END AL RATE WARS, What Wil bo Done by the Innugnration of A Ranlway Clearing House, CiNcINNATL, Jan- 20.—The Enquirer will 3y tomorrow that the result of tho moeoting of the general managers of trunk lines bo- tween the Atlantic seaboard and tho Missis- sippl river, held.recently in New Yorlk eity will make a revolution in raiironding. The report, which will bo made public in a fow days provides for the totsl abolition of ticket sellors commissions; for the consolidation of all ticket oftices into one sin- gle officn: for the cstablishment of raflway clearing houses in all_commorcial conters and for an equitable division of businoss; for the full and final sottioment of disputes through the agency of a board of arbitration in connection with' the clearing houses, the Central Trafle association and the Trunk lino committees, 1t is loped by this means to disuose of rato wars and to greatly dimin- ish, if not abolish, the scalping business. The formal order will bo promulgated within a fortnight, Rates tor O1d Soldiers. The committee appointed to sccure rates for such old Nebraska soldiers who might desire to attend the reunion, to be held in this city, reports having seen the oMeials of the railvoads and met with fair success, The roads ventering in Omaha have made a one and one-third rate, providing there are 150 of the veterans i attendance. To secure the reduced rate those who attend will v the full rato from the starting point, taking a receipt for tho monoy. When this is pre sented at the Omaha offices of the respective roads a one-third rate will be made for the return trip, Can Now Bo Sued. ASHVILLE, Jan, 20.—United States Cir- cuit Judge Lurton today sepasido an order of the court, made May 206, 1803, by which the receivers of the Iast Tennesse, Virginia & Georgia railway were protected from suits, and ordered that they could be sued on tho claims and differences which have arisen since the receivership originated. Judge Lurton also ordered the receivers of the Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwesiern railwiy to pay the February interest on the flrst mortgage bonds of the road out of the ac- crued earnings above the running expenses. Fennfi ey COST HIM NINETY DOLLARS. Farmer Elk Accommodates a Nice Stranger with Costly Resulis, David Elk is out $00 by the short change route. Mr. Bl 1ives at Essex, Ia., and had been to Columbus, Neb. Yesterday he left there to return home. He got avoard the cars and took aseat near the stove. There were a zreat many passengers aboard, and after Mr, Elk had been there some timea well dressed, well appearing man sat down beside him. He greeted Mr. Illk pleasantly and then confined his attention to a newspaper. Mr. Elk did likewise. Presently the stranger v marked about the weather and some other trifling subject. A few moments passed and another neatly attired gentleman entered the car aud fora moment abpeared busily engaged in going through his pockets as in quest of something he hadlost. Mr. Ilk no- ticed him, but the other occupant of the seat paid no particular attention to the new man. They were engaged in conversing when the new arrival addressed the man with whom Mr, Eik had 80 generously shared his seat. *‘Pardon me,” he said, “but I would like to exchange #100 in paper money for some gold. I need it for a_ particular purpose, and it would greatly oblige me if you could in any way conveniently accommodate me." The one addressed looked up and pleas- antly informed him that he would only be too delighted to exchange $100 in gold fou paper, as he disliked to carry so much weightabout with him, but did not have that much. The new arrival seoraed perplexed and turned as to go away but, as though forget- ting that Mr. Elk might accommodate him, then turned and asked him if he had that much 1n gold, as it would leave him in a bad fix if he failed to get it. Mr. Elk looked sharply, but not suspiciously, and told him he would exchange with him. The new arrival counted out one #50 note, four $10's and two #'s. Mr. Elk counted out ten 10 gold preces. ‘Che stran- ger handed him the bills and Mr. FElk counted them over. They were all right, and the stranger went away apparently sat- isfied. He was gone but n moment when he returned and said ho had found a way out of his difficulty without using the gold and would rather have his paper. Mr, Elk smiled and seemed relieved, as ho did nov know for certain the paper wis good and was glad to get back his gold. The bills Mvr. Elk had rolled up together and put in his pocket and handed them over to the man, He was given back his gold. The stranger took his bills and left. He again returned and said he would like to exchange again as the scheme he thought of failed. It hardly mattered to Mr. tlk and he handed over the $100 in gold and took the s from the stranger. They were rolled up apparently as Mr. Elk bad put them in his pocket and he did not recount them, The stranger thanked him and walked away. An hour passed and Mr. Eli’s seat mate bade him goodby and also left. At South Omaha Elk conciuded to re count his money and see if 1t was counter feit, He carvefully unfolded them and found ten §1 bills. There is no clew to the fellows. i — AMUSEMENTS, at him rather “Wang" at the Boyd, The pretty faces, well cultivated voices, clogant costumes and handsome staging of “Wang" pleased the Boyd patrons lust night. It was the second appearance of tho Truss company’s elaborate production of the opera in Omaha. De Wolfft Hopper's in- teroretation of Wang was favorably re- coived berolast scason. As a consequence the audience that witnessed [dwin Stevens' impersouation of tho scheming regent of Siam_was critical. But fow wero disappointed, however, and the Stevens- Earl combination was generally pronounced fully.the equal of the Hopper-Iox exposition of tho entertaining burlesque. Vivginiu Earl as the crown prince of Siam was all that coylt be desived. Della kox was never bettef®in her happiest moments. Sho was very gencrously applauded, The youug ludy's singing is most pleasmg and She makes un excellent boy. Mr. Stevens' work was appreciated, As the cunuing regent, anxious Lo feather his nest before bem compelled to survender the throne in favor of the crown princo, he was at his bost. La Veuve Primoussi recoived legitimate interpretation In Fthel Lynton. Tho grace ful manner of Mittie Atherton as Gillette attracted much attention. “The ridiculous situations in which Joseph Greensfelder, as Colonel Fracasse, military instructor of Siamese troops, ropeatedly found himself, afforded consiaerable amuso- went. But Greensfelder is not a graceful drunkard. His *bats” were just a trifle un- natural. The fresh faces and attractive forms in_ the company are uumerous and thoy have the advantage of being richly and tasiily costumed. Every foature that will add interest to *Wang” "has been cure- fully looked after and the liberal paironage boing recoived is deserved. The eugagement will close this ovening Fannle Hil's Company. Fanny Hill's company had possession of the Fiftecenth Stroet theater last uight. Some parts of the performance are good, especially the feats of the acrobatic Living- stone fanuly. Tho Livingstones were held back until thie close of the performavce, but they are a worthy atteaction and performed some splendid fcats. Taken as a whole the performance equals, but does not excel, the usual vuriety shows to bo seen in lurger cities, e Two I the Braln and One i the Heart. HANCOCK, Mo., Jan. 2. ~Yesterday after noon Jack Decker sbot and instantly killed J. M. Dunkin, two ballets entering his brain and one pierciug the heart. Decker is s son of one of the wealthiest farmers in Pulaski county and Dunkin was a promiuent mer chant iu this place. Former trouble and an old grucge lod to the murder. AFTER THE FIGHT 1S OVER Law and Order League Suddenly Discovers that Judge Oall Was Wrong. ASKS REVIEW BY THE SUPREME CCURT Funds Sent to Jucksonville to Fight the Injunction Cnse to n Finlsh—Bowden Says the Duval Club 1s Still Active. JacksosviLee, Fla,, Jan, 20.—The Law and Order league says 1t holds that the injuction granted by Judge Call to prevent the sheift from interfering with the Corbett-Mitehell fight was in orror. It says it was not ac- cording to law, and it will soon briag the matter up for review in the suprome court of the United States, Tho league has placed ample funds at tho pisposal of 1ts local agents for this purpose, and has given in- structions for the suit to bo pushed forward at the first sign of weakening on the part of the state, J. B, T. Bowden, manager of the Duval club, denies emphatically that he has left the club, “And,” says he, “there is not a word of truth in the story that the club has been abandoned. We have found that prize fights are not aga inst the law, and after all this trouble and expense it would be footish for me to withdraw from the elub.” In Answer to Some Questions, Several parties having written to the sporting editor asking the same questions, they are all answered here: In whipping Charley Mitchell Corbett added to bhis title of champion of ca that of “champion of England." if_successiul with Peter Jackson, udd the furttier titlo of “ehampion of Aus: tralia.” 1t is hardly probable that he will ver have a_bona fide claim to the title, champion of the world,” for the world is o big place, and Jim will hardly live long enough to whip everybody. “Denver I2d" Smith has not yet met Cor- bett “professionally.” Thero is little doubt as to what would be the outcome of sucha meeting. . + In the articles of agreement between Cor- bett and Miteholl it was stipulated that five- ounce gloves should be used. This is under- stood to mean that thoe four gloves weizhed tweuty ounces. Nob having weighod the gloves, Tue Bee cannot say what they weighed, but a five-ounce glove is supposed to woigh five ounces, or twenty ouncesto the set. James J. Denver Ed Sull Tulks, ST. Lovts, Jan. 20.—“Denver” Ed Smith was in the city yesterday for a fow hours, on his way to Denver from the Jucksonville fight. While here he spent some time with “Tom Allen. ‘The sporting editor of the Re- public, shortly after Smith left the city, re- ceived a telezram from Louisville, stating that “‘Pa Davies, manager of Pete Jackson, was o ng matching the big biack against the Denver man for a fizht to ke place before his mesting with Corbatt in June. Tom Alien said 1o an Associated press roporte avding the telegram men- tioned above: “If the Parson is in earnest in this statement, we'll have the money up ina week. Ihope Smith can meot Jackson before the latter goes against Corbett.” Corhott ut a Benefit, New YoRk, Jan. 2 ames J. Corbett ap- veared at the benefit tendered last night to “Billy” Madden, the old-time pugilist. He was enthusiastically received. 1t was an- nounced Charlic Mitehell would also appear, but the nquished Briton failed to ma- terfalize, Corbett accidentally met Chavlie Mitchell and his wife yesterday in Central park, The heavyweight champion was in troduced to Mrs, itchell and the party celebrated the occasion with champagne and oxpressions of good will. Corbett left for Boston late last night Ell TovisyiLL Anybody. ) Jan, Charles Slusher of this eity, who recently defeated Vokes, is after bigger game. He had this to say last night: “Iwill fight anybody in the world at 130 pounds, give or take three pounds. The men who are to back me say they will put up £.000° against anybody. I want to hear from Jack McAuliffe, Austin Gibbons and Andy Bowen or Billy Myer, especially the last named. I think I should justas well mect big game as little. 1 am wiiling to fight before the club that offers tho lurgest purse.” Brennan shoald Be Enjoinad. CricAGo, Jan. 2. —Chief of Police Bren- nan announced today that he will promptly stop any mifls that may resule from Georgo Dixon's offer to fight all comers i his class witn a forfeit of £50 if they stood before him four rounds. This virtually pronibits the proposed meeting of Dixon and young Griffo Wednesday in a four round bout. Boostng the Purse, Los ANGELes, Cal,, Jan. 20, —Leading citi- zens of Avalo anta Catalina island, have IT ISN'T IN THE ORDINARY WAY that Dr. Picrce's Favorite Prescription comes to the weak and suffering weman who needs it. It's guaranteed. Not with words merely. any medicine can make claims and prow ‘What is dono with tho Favorito Pre tion” i3 this ; if it fails to bonefit or cure, in any case, your noney is returned. ~ Can you ask any batter proof that a medicine will do what it promises f It's an inyigorating, restorative tonic, a soothing and strengthoning nervine, and o cortain remady for the ills and ailments that besot & woman. In * fomals complaint” of every kind, periodical pains, internal inflam- mation or’ ulceration, bearing-down sensa- tions, and all chronic weaknesses and ir- rogularities, it is a positive and complete sure. To every tired, overworked woman, and to every weak, narvous, and ailing one, it is guaranteed o Lring health und strougth, S The entire door receipts of Tuesday, subscrived §5,000 for the purpose of getting Corbott and Jackson to meot here June next. This sum ipplementary to the & 000 offered by the Santa Catalinaclub of Tos s, A petition will be circulated for ture all over the state In view of the dotermivation of Corbett to withdraw from tho ring rftor his next contest, requosting him to fight his final battle in his native state. RSy LOCAL BREFVITIES, H. A, and L. H, Lowis say thoy will re. in the lien holders of the property at Twenty-first and Chicago stroets from using the name of the Madison Hotel compan, N. G. Miller, Tenth and Valley strects, says that the publication of his name 1 the list of those noeding charity assistance was 8 |||||<l.nw He says ho necds no help of this king Tho caso of ‘I Kanouse, who was arrested on complaint of Rev. 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TONIGHT, Hahned 8 BURLENQUE COMPANY Matinees Wednesday and Jan. 30 (SIX PERFORMANCES) At the EDEN MUSEE. 1515 Dodgo Stroet Go to the henefit of Rescue Hall, A grand b i of ihe T of th i evaning. All of ‘tive Bl 11 be glven 1o th i ovening p ™ - » poor and nlin pioy a by M ¥ Are 10 by ot On EIICN [ 1) mosk only one wud the 81x performane