Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 22, 1894, Page 5

—————————————————————— 10 LEGALLY DEFINE BUTTER fenate Committes on Agricultars Having | Bome Trouble Over ths Matter, MANDERSON ON HIS OLEOMARGARINE BILL Drew the Measure and the ¥ o Expects to Flow from it for Both Maker and User. WASHINGTON BUREAU OF THE B 1407 F Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 21 The senate committee on agriculture fs taking a good deal of Interet In the bill Introduced by tor Mander- son to define butter and regulate the manufacture and sale and importation and exportation of oleomargarine The members of the committee regard this as an exceptionally important measure, be- cause it affects the products of the farm as well as of the factory. The butterine and oleomargarine business has grown with re- markable rapidity since the passage of the bill approved in August, 1885, There are now 233 wholesale dealers and 6,369 retail dealers’ licenses issued annually, and the government revenue for the year eninz June 30, 1893, was nearly $400,000. It s believed by the committee that this amount is very excessive taxation, and that the tax of 2 cents per pound on oleomargarine is at least double what it ought to be. Senator Manderson today said: It is a remarkable fact that the butterine and oleo- margarine now placed upon the market is in many cases more wholesome and more suit- able to the people than a great deal of the genuine butter which is furn by dairles in certain parts of the country. Moreover, it Is an ascertalned fact thal the oleomar- garine dealers are now enabled to take cheap, unwholesome, rancid butter, and, by a pro- cess of their own, transform it into oleomar- garine and sell it at a profit. In New York state a law exists requiring the makers of oleomargarine to color their product pink, and the object of that law was primarily to pr.vent tte sale of the manufactured prod- uct, because it was not regarded as suitable for use when the law was pass-d. No mat- ter how wholesome and toothsome the oleo- margarine or butterine might be, it is re- pugnant to the eye to spread a pink com- pound upon bread, and it is probable that that state law will be repealed. “The object of the bill introduced by me is to amend the law so that instead of re- quiring manufacturers of oleomargarine and butterine to pack their product in ten-pound packages, it will enable them to put their &oods upon the market in one-pound pack- ages, and to permit the use of tin as well as wooden and paper packages, so that the butterine and oleomargarine, properly labeled to show the quality of the article, may be sold in small packages like the regular dairy products. This will enable dealers to export their goods without any loss by soakage and deterioration, which is practically unavoid- able in wooden packages. der the provisions of this proposed amendment to existing law, oleomargarine could not be sold, either by wholesale or by retail, except in original stamped packages, which would advise all buyers concerning the character of the article and the name of the individual or firm manufacturing it. Each original package would have to be stamped with the word ‘oleomargarine,’ with the factory and the name of the manufac- turer and his business address. “I have been led to Introduce and ad- vocate the passage of this measure by letters and advices from many tarmers and dairy- men, as well as by the manufacturers of the sclentific imitations of butter. I regard it a matter of exceptional importance and am pleased with the interest which s being manifested by the members of the committee to which the bill has been referred. Of course, T have no means of knowing what view will be taken of the matter by the sec- retary of agriculture, who has original juris- diction over farm products and over imita- tions, or what report is likely to be made by the secretary of the treasury, through the commissioner of internal revenue, who has charge of the financial portion of the problem from a government standpoint. I am satisfied, however, that the measure is one which deserves considerable attention, and am hopeful that it may be enacted into a law.” IN A GENERAL WAY. John Beersetli has been appointed post- master at Norway, Yankton county, 8. D., vice A. O. Fouske, resigned. The comptroller of the currency has ap- proved the selection of the Omaha National bank as a reserve agent of the First Na- tional bank of Wymore, Neb. Dr. A. C. Lander has been appointed a member of the board of examining surgeons at Brooklyn, Ia. Senator Manderson today Introduced a bill to increase the pension of Stephen C. Monroe, late captain of company H, United States colored infantry, to $72 per month. The annual payment to the Stsseton In- dians, near Watertown, S. D., was deferred and a special Inspector was sent among the Indians to ascertain what ground there was for the complaints of irregularities in pay rolls. A number of afdavits i the way of complaint were taken by the inspector, which are belng considered by the Indian office. Owing to this trouble among the Indians, payment cannot be made for some time yet. . An “appropriation was made in the last congress of $15,000 for three artesian weills dn the Sioux Indian reservation. Bids were advertised, but none of the contractors made bids within the appropriation. Representa- tive Pickler and Senator Pettigrew are mak- ing an effort in the house and senate to have elther the appropriation increased or the number of wells reduced, so that the money appropriated will be suficient. The house committee on the election of president, vice president and representatives congress today voted down Representa- ve Bryan's bill providing for the election of United States senators by a vote of the people, and making it optional with the states whether they should adopt thl method of election, and substituted therefol 2 bill of Representative Tucker, chairman of the committee, which makes it compul- sory that the states should elect their sen- ators by a vote of the people. Andrew Mayewski, general service clerk, class 3, now on duty at headquarters, De- partment of the Platte, Omaha, is by direc- tion of the president, upon his own applica- tion, placed upon the retired list, fo take effect upon receipt of this order at head- quarters;-Department of the Platte, and will repair to his home. By direction of the assistant secretary of war, Private Thomas O'Marron, company G, Seventh Infantry, now at Camp Pilot, Butte, Wyo., is transferred to the hospital corps as a private. He will be sent to Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo., and report to the command- ing officer for instruction at the hospital. * Private John McElroy, hospital corps, now at Fort Sully, 8. D., is transferred to com- pany. D, Twelfth infantry, at the same post. Captain Daniel H. Brush, Seventeenth in- fantry, is detailed as professor of military ecience and tactics at the University of Illinols, Champaign, IlL, to take effect Sep- tember 1, 1884, and will report in person at the university on that date for duty accordingly, ~reljeving Captain El- bridge R. Hills, Fifth artillery, who on being thus relieved will proceed to join his battery. The travel enjoined is neces- sary for the public servic Laps Enroute to Alaska. WASHINGTON, May 21.—The progress of the party of seventeen Laplanders who landed at New York City May 12, and are now enroute for the Alaska reindeer station, is watched with considerable Interest at the United States bureau of education, The party remained at Madison, Wis., during last week and is expected to leave in a spe- clal car this morning for San Francisco. There some time will be spent in securing supplies and on June 1 the seventeen north- erners will leave on a chartered vessel for Port ClaPence, Alaska, the location of the main reindeer station, which they expect to reach sbtout June 30. The head of the party is Willlam A Kjetman, the recently appolnted superin: tendent of the Port Clarence station. He ‘was sent to Lapland by the Interior depart- went and after traveling more than 500 miles in that country made a contract with fve | cents per ton on iron ore, families to go to Alaska for three years and there manage the herds of reindeer already b. Jught from Siberia as well as some yeot to be introdueed. The oldest of the party It 67 and the youngest 4. The head of each family will recolve § por year and subsiste ence for their services and their passage to and from Alaska s guaranteed by the de- partinent. SENATORS ROSE EARLY. There Was a Qnoram in the Chamber at & Quarter After Ten. WASHINGTON, May 21.—In pursuance of the order adopted last Friday the nate met at 10 o'elock today with only twelve senators in their seats. In about ten minutes forty- three senators—a quorum—were in the cham- ber and under the agreement the remaining fifteen minutes before 10:30 o'clock were spent In the consideration of bills on the calendar, The time was consumed by two bills, both of which was passed. Then the tarift bill was laid before the senate and the metal schedule was taken up. The first an it was that reported from. the finance committee placing a duty of 40 including mang- anifererous iron ore, also the gross or resi- dum from burnt pyrites. Mr. Aldrich immediately took the floor and drew a graphic picturo of the anoma- lous position in which he claimed the proposed duty on ore pl smocratic party in New England. For six years, he said, the democrats In New England had fought their campaigns on platforms de- manding free raw materials. Three years ago Mr. Mills had made a stumping tour of Massachusetts. Everywh he said, Mr. Mills had taken free raw material text. He had held up the glowing of frec coal and free iron ore when th - ocrats obtained control of all branches of ment. He had gone further. had advocated free bar iron. Massach tts had no democratic representative In the senate. Why was not Mr. Mills here to champion the causa? He was not even Kis seat. What had become of the pron held out to New England? While Mr. rich was speaking Mr. Mills entered chamber, and after some sparring by repub- licans engaged in the discussion. Mr. Mills spoke but briefly. He had long given up all hope of converting his republi- can colleagues. Past experience had taught him after all arguments had been brought to bear they would still belleve the lic and be damned. He saw no hope for them “Do you see any hope for the conversion of your democratic associates?” asked Mr. I am making fair headway on this of the chamber,” reptied Mr. Mills, “but there is too much behind the other side to budge it.” Mr. Chandler called Mr. Mills' attention to a statement he had made in a speech at New Haven that if the United States had free raw material her manufacturers would control the markets of the world, and asked why the cotton manufacturers with free cotton were not able to cope with foreign competitors. Mr. Mills replied that while cotton was free, the machinery employed in the manu- facture of cotton goods was dutiable at 45 per cent, the dies were all heavily taxed; the coal that generated the steam was taxed; all the collateral elements were taxed. That 'was why our cotton goods could not compete in the markets of the world. The debate which followed was partici- pated in by Messrs. Sherman, Lodge, Vest, Butler, Hoar, Gallinger and Dolph. Mr. Peffer of Kansas offered an amend- ment to transfer iron ore to the free list. It was one of the tenets of the democratic party that raw materials should go on the free list. “Why had not this been done?” he asked. Mr. Vest replied there was no attempt at evasion so far as he was concerned. A large majority on his side favored placing raw material on the free list. “A majority, did you say?’ abked Mr. Allen. “I meant what I said,” replied Mr. Vest. “A large majority on this side believe in tree raw materia But the urgency of some tariff legislation renders it absolutely necessary for the majority to make conces- sions to the small minority. The alterna- tive was presented of passing the bill with those concessions or not passing, it at all.”” Mr. Peffer's amendment to transfer iron ore to the free list was lost—4 to 46. The yeas were: Allen, Hill of New York, Kyle and Peffer. At 6 o'clock the senate adjourned. POPULAR CENSUS ABSTRACT. Twenty-Four Volumes of Statistics to Be Botled Down Into One. WASHINGTON, May 21.—The result of the work of the eleventh census will be summed up in an abstract which has been almost completed at the census bureau. The publi- cation will give all the totals for the differ- ent subjects for which figures were compiled by speclal agents and the enumerators. Con- cerning the officlal brochure, Colonel Carroll D. Wright, the superintendent of the census bureau, sald today: ‘“The preparation of an abstract not exceeding 250 pages was au- thorized by a recent act of congress. There will be 100,000 copies published. It is to be the popular condensation of the twenty-four volumes of the census and will contain all the chief totals by states, the facts to be brought into comparison with those for 1850, So far as population is concerned it will em- body the totals for counties and cities. “Figures of manufactures, agriculture, transportation, insuramce, churches and wealth, debt and taxation will be given by states. The abstract will comprisé a com- pact octave volume bound in cloth and will be ready for distribution between July 15 and 31. The manuscript copy is almost ready and the government printing office wiil put the work through without delay. A vol- ume of this character has not been issued since the census of 1850.” Several bulletins of the census will be issued within two or three weeks. They are the “Civilized Tribes," “Receipts and Expen ditures of States” and ‘Foreign Parentage.” ENOUKED OUT THE DOCKAGE CLAUSE. House in Committee of the Whole BSits Down on the Obsolete Rule. WASHINGTON, May 21.—Almost imme- diately upon assembling the house went into committee of the whole on the legislative appropriation bill. Mr. Hayes of lowa offered an amendment, which declared that the section which al- lowed the dockage of members' slaries had been heretofore repealed. Mr. Dearmond of Missouri made a point of order against tbe amendment. The chairman (Mr. Richardson) sustained the point of order. Mr. Hayes appealed from the decision of the chair and the chairman declared the nays had it. Only a bare quorum voted. Roll call was demanded and the decision of the chair was overruled by 89 to 102. The question was then put on Mr. Hayes' amendment declaring the statute repealed which authorized the sergeant-at-arms to deduct from the salarles of members for absence. It was agreed to—118 to 84. (Re- publican applause.) The speaker and the two democratic members of the rules committee voted in the negative. Mr. Dockery gave motice a yea and nay vote would be demanded on the amendment when the bill was reported to the house. At § o'clock the house adjourned. Bissell Will Hear the Appeal. WASHINGTON, May 21.—Postmaster Gen- eral Bissell has decided to give a hearing in the test case instituted by ex-Letter Carrier Slater of the Fort Wayne, Ind postoffice, who was removed and now seeks reinstatement. Slater was first tempo- rarily removed on the recommendation of Postmaster Rockhill of Fort Wayne, who alleged that Slater bad cemsured him in a republican paper. He declared his innocence and an inspector of the department was sent to Fort Wayne. The report exonerated him from the charges of newspaper assaults, but charged neglect of duty, lmpolite conduct and other offenses, for which permanent removal was ordered. Slater concluded to contest the action_of the postmaster and to lay his peal personally before the postmaster gen frlll' and has accordingly come to Wash- on. o postmaster general sajd today that he would give the hearing during the middle of the week. Postmaster Rockhill also is expected to be t to protest against 8 reinstatement PRONISED A RAISE IF | at 10 o'clock today In the room OFFERED KYLE THE MINIMOM Fixer Butts Approached the Eouth Dalkota Eenator with His Lowest Offer. INSISTED UPON Taking of Testimony in the Bribery Investl- | gatlon Commenced by the Committes in Secret Sesslon—Hanton. Kyle and Buttz on the Stand. WASHINGTON, May 21.—The members of | the committee to investigate the charges of bribery In the senate were on hand promptly of the com- mittee on privileges and elections. C. W. Buttz sat without the doors of the committee room and made a written applica- to be present. The committe secret session until 10:30 o'clock, when Mr. Hunton was summoned to testify. tor Hunton remained with the com- about half an hour, and after he Eppa Hunton, jr., was called in an to state what he knew of the alleged éffort to bribe his father. He was detained o about fifteen minutes. Both were cautioned by Senator Gray against giv- ing the newspapers any report of the pro- ceedings, the senator remarking that when this branch of the Inquiry should be con- cluded the proceedings would all be made public. Both Senator Hunto C. W. Buttz was proached Senator Hunton. narrative ot materially differ from the story ofore given to the press by Senator nton. onator Kyle was before the e than an hour and w 14 probably be called again. the committee in possession of all the In- mation in his power, stating he was irst approached by Buttz about two months ago with the proposition to vote against the tariff bill and recelve pay for his vote, the amount offered being $14,000. In reply to a question, Senator Kyle said he was confident Buttz represented other parties, and the proposition, If it had been accepted, would have been made good. Mr. Kyle also stated Buttz intimated to him if $14,- 000 was not enough he could have almost any sum he would name, as high as $75,000. The committee took a recess for luneh. The request of Major Buttz that he be present while other witnesses are testifying was denied. Buttz announced that he wanted his attorney present when he tes- tified. He still adhered to his determination not to testify unless he is furnished a copy of the testimony heretofore given. At '3:15 Buttz was called and his attorney was ad- mitted. The committee has been considering tfe advisability of going to New York to obtain a portion of the testimony in regard to the sugar allegations, but the ultimate cour: has not been decided upon. The committee has summoned James W. Walker, an at- torney of Washington, D. C., to appear before it. “He is the man who gave Buttz the letter of introduction to Semator Hun- ton's son. % Buttz was before the committee about an hour, and was excused with the request that ‘he be in attendance again tomorrow. Mr. Buttz said when he left the commit- tee he had been sworn to secrecy and could not reveal a word of the procesdings. Sen- ator Gray also declined to give out informa- tion concerning Mr. Buttz's testimony, say- ing no summary of it could be given that would not be liable to do injustice to Mr. Buttz and the case itself. Fragmentary references to the proceedings leave little rdom for doubt that when the report of Buttz's testimony is given out it will make very racy reading. He was confronted with the statement that Senators Kyle and Hun- ton had identified him as the man who had attempted to corrupt them, and having, in his letter to Semator Hansbrough, laid the responsibility for the charge at the doors of the newspapers and relieved the senator from all blame, he was placed in a some- what embarrasing position, and the brief references to his testimony indicate that he made an effort to explain himself and ex- plain away the entire charge. He expressly denied any attempt on his part to corrupt the senators, It is also said that he politely declined to answer some of the questions. Other witnesses of the afternoon we Duncan McFarlane, Senator Kyle's clerk, and James W. Walker, an attorney of this city, who gave Buttz a letter to Eppa Hun- ton, jr. Mr. Walker said that when Buttz had asked for a letter to Mr. Hunton he had said he wanted to employ him as an attor- ney, and had given no other reason for want- ing to know that gentleman. Mr. McFar- lane told how, after Semator Kyle had re- ferred Buttz to him, he had talked with him 4nd made notes upon his conversation. He confirmed Senator Kyle's statement, and said emphatically that Buttz had made a direct proposition to bribe the semator to vote against the tariff bill. He also sub- mitted his nofes on his conversation with Buttz. : WESTERN PENSIONS. List of Veterans Recently Remembered by the General Government. WASHINGTON, May 21.—(Special to The Bee.)—Pensions granted, issue of May 9, were: " ca: Increase—Joseph A. Amy! Saline; Winfield S. Smith, Butte, " Lincoln A. Thompson, Omaha, Doug- glas. Original widows, etc.—Ellen E. Graves, Pender, Thurston. fowa: Original—Andrew J. Ramsey, Rich- 1and, Keokuk. Additional—John H. Reid, Brush Creek, Fayette. Reissue—James H. Evans, Earlville, Delaware; Adam Emge, Dunlap, Harrison; Elisha H. Skinner, Bir: mingham, Van Buren. Original widows. et —Louie Richmond, Des Moines, Pol Fidelia F. Thompson, Leon, Decatur; minor of Hiram Cole, Strawberry Point, Claytou. Colorado: Renewal—George W. Morto Dolares, La Plata. Original widows, ete. Sarah A. Sumner, Evans, Weld. North Dakota: _ Original—Charles Velzy, deceased, Tower City, Cass. Issue of May §: Nebraska: Original widow—Catherine Bo- nar, Lexington, Dawson. Renewal—Elijah A. 'Shain, Elgin, Antelope. Reissue—Asa Peck, Chadron, Dawes; James M. Kanouse, MccCook, Red Willow Towa:' Original Henry Grossarth, Dow city, Crawford; Eli A. Huriburt, Peferson, Clay: Willlam Martin, Oskaloosa, Mahaska. Additional—Barnet Neal, Allison, Butler, Increase—James J. DBrow Fort Madison, Lee; Moses M. Bates, Osceola, Clarke: John W. Conden, Bloomfield, Davis. Reissue— Enoch Trimble, Milo, Warren. South Dakota: Original—John Thompson, Sverdrup, Minnehaha: Horatio Farnham, Effington, Roberts; James H. Starks, Hot Springs, ' Fall River; Peter Olesenburg, Hotch City, Presho. Breckinridge Announces Himself. WASHINGTON, May 2L—Representative W. C. P. Breckinridge was seen toduy about a report that a delegation of prominent Kentucklans Intended coming here to urge him to withdraw from the race for con gress in favor of his son, Desha Breckin, ridge, Mr. Breckinridge said: “I have heard the rumor. You can say for me that the old man will be in congress next time. After then the young man may be allowed to take his chance in the race, but for the present I am still in it." Will Investigate Armor Plate Frauds. WASHINGTON, May 21.—The proposed congressional investigation of the Carnegle armor plate frauds will be reported favor- ably by Representative Outhwaite of the house rules committee tomorrow. The committee will recommend that the house naval committee proceed with the investl- gation. instead of appointing a special committee. This will expedite the mat. ter, as the resolution will not have to go to the senate for concurrence. It will not be opposed. Somebody Booming Bland. WASHINGTON, May 2.—Upon the desk of Representative Bland today was a huge bunch of La France roses, bearing the i scription, “To the Next Pres in recognition of his succes: souri convention last week. Paul J. Sorg, the newly elected successor of the late Mr. Houck, took his seat as rep- resentative for the Third Ohio district. Coxey Tells His Mournful Story. WASHINGTON, May 21L.—J. 8. Coxey has tssued bulletin No. 6 to the American pa- triots of 184, in which he gives a highly colored account of the arest and comvie- | hotd more m | =enators Senator | | Hunton was at the meeting as a witness, sat in | witnesses | THE OMAHA DAILY BFE: TUESDAY, tion of the lenders In-Washington. The hulletin concludes with &% appeal for money and supplies, and urges, his followers to tinge and jn every way urge ind congressién to vote for the Coxey bill alie COTTON SCHEDULES. Senator Jomes Reports the Democratic Alterations of the Ho . WASHINGTON, MAy '21.—8enator Jones, on behalf of the defmotratic majority of " om finance, today in- committee pevision of th The royision CHANGES T house classifica- s changed. That s follows warp or w 1 beyond m single by (Broup or two or more single yirns together, whether on beams or in bundles, skeins or sops or iy other form, ol thread of cotton hereinafier provi ) 1 at not exceeding 12 cents cent 1 valorem; v per pound and ound, 30 per er 3 cents ts per pount, ad valorem; 1 at over . unl and not L 0 per cent u 40 cents per pound, 40 per cent ad valorem.” This {8 a change from th schedul, nly on the article ule at ¢ r 12 cents per p cents, which, in the original bill, was r cent. In those valued at over 3 cents d not o 3 P! whi , in the original ill, was 3 is now m: cent; in va 1 between cents, which was 35 per cent, is 40 per cent of the Wilson bill the classification was changed and the rates made specific. The ed in ing to cotton cloth not red, stained or printed, ges are made In the rates redu rate of these articles in a few in- nal house stances n those exceeding nine vards to the pound the ra is reduced from 23 cents per square yard nts on tho: iyed, colored and ex- ling nin : yards to the pound from er square yard, and on tl colored, ete. square y pound, ¥ articles | exceed fifty and do # a_quarter Looking for flidden Water. WASHINGTON, May 21l.—Representative Doolittle of Washington has introduced a bill to appropriate $100,90 for ascertaining the subterranean water lies in the states of Idaho, Montana, Washington and Oregon, Iying east of the ade moun- tains, and ascertainihg the localities at which artesian wells can profitably be dug. It Is proposed to have the work done by the geological survey Kyle Claims Confirmation. WASHINGTON, May 21.—Senator Kyle, who has been investigating the allegations of fraud in Indian claims, has returned to this city. At Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies he ‘found much to charges of the claims which he has investi- kated. He thinks fully 5 per cent of the Claims. are fraudulent. The total of the claims is $500,00. Hill is Noncommittal. WASHINGTON, May 2L—Senator Hill was in his seat today. When informed of the report which has been current about the capitel that he was preparing the new tar- i bill as @ substitute for the pending bill he simply replied: “Haven't they enough tariff bills now? The criticisms séem to be general that thereare too many. Osages Want to Change Territories. WASHINGTON, May 21.—A delegation from the Osage tribe of Indians in Okla- homa appeared befofe the house committee on Indian affairs todgy t5 advocate a propo- sition for detaching the Osages from Okla- homa and attaching /them to the five civil- ized tribes of Indlan’terfitory. One of Morton's Staff Resigns. WASHINGTON, May 21.—V. Hallenbeck of New York, assistant chief of the records and editing division 6f the Agricultural de- partment, has resigned. . e PAVING COUNTY ROADS. Bonds Are Sold aid Work to Be Com menced _at Once. The last of the pavipg bonds have been approved and the contractors are ready to begin the work of paving the country roads, or at least will be as soon as the county commissioners can name the inspectors to look after tfie interests of the county. E. D. Van Court & Co., the contractors who have the west and the southwest roads, expect to begin work on Wednesday of this week in the way of excavating for the foun- dation. As soon as this is done they will follow with the pavers, who will lay the macadam. They will push the work with a large force of men on both roads, their intention being to compiste the paving at the earlicst possible date. On the northwest road, the contract for which was secured by Hugh Murphy, work will begin during the latter part of the pres- ent week or during the fore part of next, to be pushed as rapidly as possible. e oA From Sutter Creek. SUTTER CREEK, Cal, April 12, 1894.— Tom Green of this place says: “Last sum- mer I had a sudden and violent attack of diarrhoea. Some one recommended Cham- berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which I procured, and after tak- ing a couple of doses was completely cured. Since then T have often persuaded friends to use it for the same complaini, and in every case a prompt cure has been effected. In my opinion it is the best remedy on the market for bowel complrints.” For sale by druggists. I e MOURNING FOR BRYAN. Samosets Express Regret that He Will No Longer Serve the Party. Congressman Bryan's letter declining In advance a renomination at the hands of the demograts of the First district was the sub- ject of discussion by the Samoset assoclation last evening. The following preamble and resolution were adopted: Whereas, We have learned that Hon. W. J. Bryan has declined to again permit his name to be submitted to the voters of the First congressional district of Nebraska as a candidate for congress; therefore, be it Resolved, That we receive such informa- | tion with a feeling of deep regret .that the champion of the people’s rights should find it necessary to leave the services of his party when he has achieved the acme of fame and at a time when the party so needs his unquestioned ability and states- manship. el Never Lower Than This. May 2¢, half fare on the Northwestern. Points north, northwest, south, southeast. Ask about it at the city ticket office, 1401 Farnam streel i, e Prof, Dana Retires. NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 21.—The re- tirement of Prof. James,A. Dana, the oldest professor connected withthe Yale university and one of the forémost American scien- tists, is announced. Prof; Dana is 81 years of age and was compefled to abandon fur- ther work by feeble health. The depart- ment has been placed 'l the hands of Prof. H. 8. Willlams, who has been assoclated with Prof. Dana’ for § ntimber of years. of the duty | confirm the | MAY 22, 1894 Actiog Governor Arguela Finds it Easy to Get Out of a Nicaraguan Jail, NATTERS AT BLUEFIELDS ARE QUIET | Letters Recelved at the State Department from Captal Eaker Concerning the Watson and Minister cidonts in the Mosquito Capital. ASHINGTON, May 21.—Acting Secre- McAdoo has received a letter n Francisco, dated Bluefields, of the had Nicaraguan autl nouncing the or Managua of Madriz, the Nic- forelgn secretary, and of Terre governor of Rama, to suc Arguelas, the murderer of the Americ Wilson. Terrez was required to report at the capital to answer a charge that he had sheltered the murderer Instead of bringing him to justice. A brief postscript to the | letter announces the escape of Arguelas and expressed the opinion he would not be re- | captured Captain Wilson reports matters quiet at Bluefields. He took United States Consul Braida on the 10th and sailed away for the | latter's post, Greytown. The British cruiser Magicienne was at Blueflelds and the com- mander premised Captain Wilson he would watch over the town until he returned The New York, which is now undoubtedly at Bluefields, had not arrived at the date | of the letter. As matters are mow quiet, it is believed the big cruiser will be ordere home, where she will be docked and p in good repair, and perhaps take some of the naval militiamen out for their summer cruises. A report by mail also reached the ] department from Minister Baker today. This dispatch brings the story of events down to the 1ith instant. He was about to sta on the Oago that day for Managua, whe he expected to arrive about the 25th in- stant. He confirms Captain Watson's stery of the e:cape of Arguelas, the acting gov- ernor of Rama, and states that despite the positive assurances of the Nicaraguan com- missioner, Lacayo, that Arguelas was in fail at Bluefields and would be brought to trial, ning an arlous ! WILSON'S NUBDERER ESCAPES i i departure | araguan appointed { it was shown the accused was at liberty during the most of the day of May 9, and finally disappeared tbat evening. Mr. Baker throws a new light upon the movements of Clarence, the Mosquito chief. It was stated by the United press that Clarence had been restored to power as the governing chief | over Bluefields and the Mosquito country by Captain Clark, the commander of the British warshio Magicienne. Mr. Baker's dispatch contradicts this report. A Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism. One of our customers who had been troubled with rheumatism for a number of years was cured by one 50-cent bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Baim. We consider it the best preparation in the market for that disease.—J. C. Casto & Son, druggists, Jack- son C. H., W. Va. Persons troubled with rheumatism should give this remedy a trial. One application relieves the pain. For sale by druggists. B DEFENDS HOME-QUARRIED STONE. PLATTSMOUTH, May 18.—To the Editor of The Bee: In reading the Omaha World- Herald a fewsdays ago I see that those who are opposing macadam road have used evidence which does injustice to the men who have invested largely in stone quarries in Cass and Sarpy counties. They show letters from the B. & M. showing it had used stone ballast and had quit using the same because Nebraska stone disintegrated or went to dust from the action of the weather. While I am willing fo admit the truth of this statement, the writer should have added that this was from a large | body of stone lying just above the Platte river, and, so far as I know, all of that stone used has not been good, but the stone lying above this stratunf and farther from the river, from which all stone at Louisville and Cedar Creek is now taken, is good, dur- able stone, and, so far as has been tested, does not disintegrate, but stands the weather just as well as granite or sandstone, and in Omaha on Tenth and other streets, curb- ing and gutters put in eighteen and twenty years ago are just as good as when put in, | except wear on same. I have yet failed to find any of this stone that has not lasted as well as any stone used. The stone on the Weeping Water has been used for years, and, while some different and perhaps not tested as well. has given good satisfaction 80 far as I know, and I can't see why Douglas county should not give this matter a fair trial and leave the money in these counties in place of buying from another state and sending the money paid for labor all away from home. This question of mac- adam road is no experiment. All your Board of County Commissioners should want to know is: Is the stone durable? I think twenty years actual test should be good evidence. Is it fair to make the pulbic be- lieve our stone is not good, when such is not the case? I defy any one to show any foundation put in out of the stone referred to that has not stood the test as well as any other material used. If we can get this material so near home, In our own state, should we not have the preference, and give men here the labor? B —_———— Cook’s Extra Dry Imperial Champagne Is the pure juice of the grape naturally fer- mented. For bouquet it has no superior. e GREAT DISTRESS IN CENTRAL CHIN Drouth in the Province of Anahui Causing Intrnee Suffering Among Poor Feople. SAN FRANCISCO, May 21.—The steam- ship Gaelic arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama today. She brings China news up to April 18. A great fire broke out at Schucheng, April 1, In Anahui province. Fully 2,500 houses were burned. A corres- pondent writes from Shensi that the officials of the province have issued proclamations remitting taxes and sanctioning relief from the provincial granaries. This was not done, however, until most cruel tortures had been inflicted upon the thousands of starving people in the effort to extort from them taxes remitted by the emperor elght months ago. The relief given now is in- adequate and greater distress prevails, as there has been no rain for five months. Elaborate preparations are being made for the celebration of the Empress Dowager's birthday. Eighteen million taels have al- ready been collected for the purpose and 30,000,000 will be required to pay for the proposed festivities. The sacred duke of Yen, a lineal descendant of China's great sage, Confucius, will go to Peking in honor of the event Advices from Korea say that the body of Kim-ok-kyun, who was assassinated in Japan by order of the Korean government, was taken to Zoul, where It was stockingly multilated, against the protests of foreign representatives. It is said that Kim's assassin will be made commander of an army corps in recognition of his services. One word describes it, “perfection.” We refer to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, cures plles. 4 Those e & ples Are tell-tale symptoms that your blood is not right—full of im- mritics, causing a slu%gish and unsightly complexion. A few ttles of S. S. S. wil remove all foreign and impure matter, cleanse the blood thoroughly and give a clear and rosy com- plexion. It is most effectual, and entirely harmless. Chas. Heaton, 78 Laurel St, Phila,, my blood which made me dread to shave, as small bo ing to be a great annoyance. After taking three bottles of Eall cloar and smooth u it shoald be—sppetiie thus causing sha face saysi—*1 have had for years a humor in or pimples wonld be cut endid, sleep well and feel like running a foot race, all from the use of S. S. 8. from Watson, commanding the United | - AQUICK and 37c. Ladies’ hemstitched and embroidered hand- kerchiefs, regular valus 15c, UNDER COST AT 5¢c Ladies’ hemstitched, scalloped and embrol- dered handkerchiefs, actual value 1Sc, UNDER COST AT e Ladies’ fine stitched and embroi- dered scalloped edge kerchief, regular price 30¢, UNDER COST AT 13c Gents’ hemstitched handkerchief with col- ored borders, actual value 25¢, UNDER COST AT 9c No. 12, all silk moire ribbon, regular price 20¢, UNDER COST AT 9c No. 22, all silk satin ribbon, former price 35c, UNDER COST AT 17c Nos. 16 and 22, satin and gros grain all silk ribbon, UNDER COST AT 9c Nos. 7 and 9, satin all silk gros grain rib- bon, UNDER COST AT 5c 70-inch damask, fern leaf pattern, SPOT CASH PRICE, 97c 62-inch damask, clover leaf pattern, SPOT CASH PRICE, 42c 5 napkins, UNDER COST AT 50c doz 11-4 bed spread, act- ual value $1.50, SPOT CASH AT 95¢ 8-12 Turkey red table covers, actual value $3.00, SPOT CASH $2. P. D. Donlta, our best corset, extra long, made of Italian cloth, regular $9.00 corset, SPOT CASH PRICE, $6.93 Silk chemise and drawers, elegantly trimmed, actual value $7.00, UNDER COST AT $3.50 Silk gowns in all the delicate shades, beau- titully trimmed point de Paris and Va- lenciennes, regular $12.00 gowns, UNDER COST AT $6.50 Extra length chemise in fine lawn, elegantly trimmed, regular value hem- PRICE, $2.00, UNDER COST AT $1.23 Prima Donna im- ported fine satin cor- set, extra long, actual value $2.50, SALES PRICE, $1.95 American Lady in § and 6, hook, regular $1.25 quality, UNDER COST AT 89c Men's seamless hose, color tap, actual valug 20c, UNDER COST AT 12¥c Ladies’ fine under- skirts in fine satines, alpaca and grass cloth, ual value $2.00, UNDER COST AT $1.00 Men's $1.50 Monarch, made of excellent per- cale, 2 collars and euffs UNDER COST AT here we guarantee is at actual cost or FOR CASH ONLY. Outing Flannel 2e. Ginghams 3¢, 9-4 Sheeting 9e, Pillow Case Cotton 9e, Summer Corsets, all sizes, The Mors 7 foods (o Every article quoted under under- with Men's 35e shirts, made fancy neck, UNDER _COST AT 19¢ Men's flowing end Four-in-Hand ties in the new silks, regular B0c quality, ACTUAL COST, 37%c Boys' extra pants, SPOT (‘A\SH/ PRICE, 37uc The Mother's Friend waist, unlaundered ACTI',\L‘ OST 37ic o 100 ladies’ fine all wool capes, very nicely trimmed with braid and inserting, actual value $7.50. SPOT CASH PRICE, $3.75 All silk wash waists, regular $§5.00 goods. SPOT CASH PRICE, $2.87 DRESS GOODS AND SILKS AT ACTUAL COST OR UNDER. French challies, acte ual value 75c. CASH PRICE, 45c Al wool serges and henrjettas, ull icolors and black, actual value 6ac, CASH PRICE, 42c A lot of fine printed cashmeres, actual value $1.00, UNDER COST PRICE, 1 58ic Novelty black dress goods, latest styles, actual value $1.25, UNDER COST AT 57c A lot of hand made Torchon insertings, MUCH BELOW COST 5c Ecru lace in all widths, actual value 50c, UNDER COST AT 26¢ Beatiful imitation cut glass pitcher, six tum- blers to match and one tray, real value §1. SPOT CASH PRICE, 79c 6 cups and saucers, 6 breakfast plates, 6 sauce plates, in best Iron Stone China, SPOT CASH PRICE, 83c One lot large berry bowls, real value 35¢, SPOT CASH PRICE, 19 Best nickel alarm clocks, SPOT CASH PRICE, it 79c HOSIERY AND UN. DERWEAR AT ACT- UAL COST OR UN- DER. Ladies’ seamless fast black hose, UNDER COST AT 9c Ladies' fine cotton hose, fast black, linen heel and toe, actual 76¢_quality, UNDER COST AT 47c Ladles' spun silk hose, actual value $1.00 UNDER COST AT 50c¢ Ladies’ lisle thread vests, ecru and white, regular 65¢ quality SPOT H PRICE, 27c 95 very fine all wool jackets,” §10.00 gar- ments JNDER COST AT $4.98 150 ladies’ all wool jackets, all colors, act- ual value $5.00, UNDER COST AT $1.98 Drawers and corset covers, trimmed with embroidery and Mem- stitched, regular value e, UNDER COST AT 47c HI0NN H0 1809 TWALAY L ‘00 SAOO0D AHA ISHOW FHL N0 ¥ L [TVS ONISIVY HSYD MOI > v v Ladies, vests, $1.00, UNDER COST AT 47c Ladies’ Egyptian lis| union suits, $1.50 qual ity, UNDER COST AT 98c JACKETS, CAPES, WAISTS, MACKIN. TOSHES, WRAPPEES, SKIRTS, WAY BE- LOW ACTUAL COST. Only one garment to a customer. Ladies' and misses’ mackintoshes, with full military cape, actual value $3.00, UNDER COST AT $1.75 Ladies’ pretty wrap- pers in pretty patterns, regular §1 58c Novelty duchesse sat- ins, retail price $1.00, UNDER COST AT 60c Elegant black crystal bengaline, actual value £1.2 UNDER COST AT 59c silks, best actual value spun silk actual value ‘Wash quality, 'NDER COST AT 1 37ic China silks, printed and plain, goods worth up to 7, CASH PRICE AT 29c 20 per cent discount off infants’ muslin and cambric wear. Best 15c ginghams UNDER COST AT 8c 40c French satines UNDER COST AT 25¢ 20c ginghams at UNDER COST AT 10c . 25¢c English sergeter, UNDER COST AT 15¢ An elegant line of hand made Torchon laces, UNDER COST AT 5c Smyrna and Japan- ese rugs, regular $5.00 and $5.00, UNDER COST AT $1.98 All our $2.50 Wilton carpets UNDER COST AT $i.60 All our 35c mattings, UNDER COST AT 16¢c Chentlle curtains, all colors, actual value $5.00. UNDER COST AT $1.68 pair All curtaln Swiss, which sold up to 60e per yar UNDER COST AT 25¢ 20c silkolines UNDER COST AT 10c Fine cassimere suits, SPOT CASH AT $1.98 The king of shirt walsts, laundered, act- ual value $1.00, COST PRICE AT 75¢c Black Bourden In- sertings, 1 to 2 inches actual value 309 SPOT CASH AT 10 to 25¢ No. 16, ;black gros grain all silx ribbon, regular 22c, UNDER COST AT lic Gowns made of ex- celient muslin, trime med with embroidery, regular value §1.00, UNDER COST AT 53¢