Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 29, 1894, Page 1

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE JSTABLISHED JU TROUBLE IS CERTAI Oripple Oreck Miners Have Full 8way in that Camp. THINK THE MILITIA IS WITH THEM Bearched the Camp aud Confiscated All Arms and Ammunition, ONLY STRIKERS ALLOWED TO CARRY ARMS Ocoupants of the Camp Must Assist in the Fight or Move, DEPUTIES REINFORCED FROM DENVER avorable Each Side Looking for the M. Polnt to Com co Hostilities—Next Contest Expected to e a Bloody On CRIPPLE CREEK, May It trouble breaks out-again, and it is impossible to see low it can be avoided, the results bid fair to be far more terrible than those al- ready witnessed, The armistice declared was made use of by the sheriffs to increase their forces. Nearly 400 men have been recruited in Denver and on the slightest outbreak will be forwarded to Cripple Creck and sworn in as deputies. The strikers seem to have taken courage from the action of Governor Waite and affect to believe that the militia would tend to aid them in carrying out their purpose. Be this as it may, the strikers are being encouraged by the temporary absence of the deputics and are becoming bolder and more imperative and Intolerant. There is no danger that a nonpartisan will be fired upon without being first warned, but when ordered to stop It means that he must stop just where his feet are resting. It is but a step from this attitude to one of most reckless daring and the people in the camps fear the out- come. All day strikers have been search- ing for arms and ammunition in the mining camps and wherever arms, ammunition or provisions were found they were confiscated and receipts given for them. No one about the camps except the strikers are permitted to carry arms, and the strikers, who reign supreme, have issucd the order that every able bodied man found in camp when the real contest comes will be forced to carry arms in their ranks. The result is that many people are moving away from the camps to the city of Cripple Creek and else- where. Town and county officials are ut- terly unable to do anything in the face of such an overwhelming number of desperate men. Parties of men who are.in sympathy with the mine owners have gone to Midland, where they will meet the deputies and con- duct them to the strongest points about the scene of trouble. A large party of strikers have also gone towards Midland to meet the deputies and retard their progress as much possible. The country about Bull Hill, the strikers’ stronghold, for eight miles 1+ held and patrolled by the strikers. SPLIT ON THE UNION ROCK. Colorado Miners Insist None but Unlon Men Shall Be Employed. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 28 The following was handed out for publica- tion today by the mine owners: President Slocum of Colorado college and some other gentlemen intercsted in a peace- ful solution of the dificulties between the Cripple Creek miners' unfon and mine own- ers held a meeting in Cripple Creek yester- doy. The miners agreed to hold a meeting and dtermine whether or not they would appoint a committee to meet a committee of mine owners to arbitrate the differences. ‘After the meeting was held Calderwood, president of the miners’ union, called J. J. Hagerman up on the 'phone at 3:30 p. m., May 27, and informed him that the miners’ union had appointed a committee to confor With the mine owners and wanted to know when and where a conference would be held. He was asked where he preferred to have it, and sald Cripple Creek. Mr. Hagor- man sald that he preferred Divide, to which Calderwood consented. Wanting to know at what hour it could be held, Mr. Hager- man replied: “I think we can go up tomor- row and be there about 10 o'clock." The following conversation then took place over the ‘phone, and was reported by a ll;lllnnr'nlplmr on lh:l spot: r. Hagerman—How y o SNy Hagern oW many of your men A—Two. Hagerman—Have you full power to A.—That will depend on certain things that must be settled before the conference. Mr. Hagerman—Would whatever s done fave to be submitted to the union for con- firmation? A.—Ye Mr. Hugerman—What are your principal conditions? A,—The first condition s that all unfon men must be first employed, Mr. Hugerman—Must all the men em- ployed be unfon men? A.—Yes, if there are enough to go round Mr., Hagerman-—That practically means that no nonunion men should be employed. A—The men that are employed wust agree to join the unfon within one month after they commenee work, Mr. Hugerman—If we must agree in ad- yance to accept your propositions, what is the use of having a conference? A.—These are the couditions that we in- slst upon. Mr. Hagerman-—-We will never consent to any arrangement which deprives an Amerl- can citizen from earning his living withont Joining the union. A.—There is no use talking; these are our conditions and it is that or nothing. Mr. Ben Smith and Percy Hagermun were present and heard one side of the conversa- tlon and the other side as repeated at the thme by Mr. Hagerman. WESTERN ERS Wi SETTLE. Returning Delegate from Columbus Says Western Miners Were Misinformed. DENVER, May 28.—Willlam Howells, a member for Colorado of the national com- mittee of the United Mine workers, who at- tended the Columbus meeting, returned to. Qay. He says there has been a wisunder- standing of the whole question among the Qolorado miners and they will at onca pro- ceed to give It out all over the state, 50 as to bring about a western settiement as soon as nzallblc. or else make a basis of settlement r. Howells will Issue a call to the miners king them to send a delegate represent- ing each mine In Colorado, Wycming and New Mexico to a convention to settle the question whether they will join in a general suspension of work or nof. Speaking on the national situation Mr. Howells sald a compromise basis will undoubtedly b Feached in the course of a short time. Mines Were Loaded with Dynamit DENVER, May 28.—Information has been Fecelved from Cripple Creek that even had Rhe strikers been driven from the camp Fo men who took their places in the mines ould be In immediate perll, Every mine D the camp over which there has been troublo Is “loaded.” Large quantites of @ynamite have been stored in the shafts B0k of the timbering by the strikers and E 19, 1871, hidden wires are attached to these charges In such a manner that they can be ex- ploded and every person in the mine in- stantly killed, while the men who start the battery remain out of sight. INOIS IS THE KE' YSTONE, Settlement of the Strike There Will Prac- tically End the Difficulties. PRINGFIELD, 11, May 26.—The confer- of the mine operators of the central and southern Illinols coal fields and mem- bers of the executive board of United Mine workers of Tllinols was held here today. Operators representing about fifty properties were present, National President McBride of the United Mine workers, in addressing the operators, told them that central and southern Illinols were the greatest draw- ks to an adjustment of t and that If an agreement could be r between the miners and operators enc there that would place them on a competitive basis with the rem would be settled. nineteen operators in Inder of the country the strike An agreement, signed by the Peoria and Canon flelds, restoring wages to last year's scale, was announced by representatives of these districts, who said it would be put into effect as soon as the men would return to work. Representatives of the Pana and Con- solidated companies’ mines refused to meet the miners’ executive board at this meeting and the responsibility for the cutting of prices was thrown on them. It was deemed inexpedient to submit any proposition to the executive board unless representatives of thos properties were brought into the con- fercuce, After much discussion a committee was appointed in accordance with a reso- lution passed to send invitations to all oper- tors of Illinois to attend an operators’ meet- *ing to be held here next Thursday. A dele- gate meeting of miners will be held here the same day. The executive board of the miners will be in conference with the miners and they will submit a scale to the oper- ators. President McBride assured the oper- ors the national strike was in such shape that when a fair scale was agreed on by the Illinois operators the strike would be set tled at once. EXCHANGING PRISONERS. Sheriff Compelled to Act in Accordnnce with the Miners’ Demands. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 28.— Sherift Bowers released Russell, Mason and Todd, the three miners captured at Wilbur, in pursuance of an agreement made yester- day in order to save the lives of Superin- tendent Sam McDonald, Foreman Charles S. Robinson and Miner Jack Goodhue, who were captured by the strikers at the Strong mine after the blowing up of (he shaft house. President Calderwood of the Victoria Miners unfon, when notified of the sheriff's action, telephoned that the three men with their arms must be delivered to him on Bull mountain. The sheriff was not inclined to comply with this demand. The miners’ hatred of McDonald is intense and they had determined to put him to death today and then execute their other prisoners if an ex- change of prisoners was not agreed to. The coach from Midland was stopped by a large body of men at the top of the big hill above town today. On board were the unfon miners captured by the deputies in the fight Friday. Word was quickly carried to the fort on Bull hill and Superintendent Mc- Donald and the two other prisoners were re- leased. They have reached town and are none the worse off for their confinement. Five miners, members of the union, but who did not leave their work in the Lincoln mine to join in the warfare, were driven off Blue hill by the strikers today. The Victor miners union met today and appointed a committee to go to Colorado Springs and confer with the mine owners and labor leaters in regard to arbitration. COKE REGION SIMMERING One More Little Fight—Watchman Probably Killed -Mutilated Body Found. SCOTTDALE, Pa., May 28.—Three Hun- garian strikers succeeded in getting past the tine of deputies on guard at the Moyer coke works about 11 o'clock last night for the purpose of doing some damage. They were discovered by George B. Keffer, chief watchman, who attempted to arrest them. In the struggle one of the Huns pulled a revolver and shot Keffer in the breast, in- flicting probably a fatal wound. The Huns then fled and were not captured. As they ran Keffer raised himself from the ground and fired six shots after them. From the blood along the road it is thought some of the shots took effect. The cold and rainy weather today prevented the strikers from marching, and everything is quiet. The body of an unknown man, supposed to be that of a deputy or workman, was found in Fayette creek yesterday. The body was horribly beaten, the head and face being battered out of semblance to humanity, and the clothing was torn and nearly stripped oft the body. There was nothing to give a clew to the identity of the man. UNIONTOWN, Pa., May 28.—Trouble seems imminent at the Kyle plant, near Fair Chance, where 400 strikers-have been camped since the carly part of last week. 1t is reported that a raid will be made upon the plant at daylight tomorrow, and the company's _officials are preparing for the attack, * Deputies are all around, and it is sald the strikers are well armed and mean business. TO COERCE COLORED MINERS, Des Molnes Operators Determine to Take Radical Measures. DES MOINES, May 28.—(Special Telegram to The Bee.)—A mecting of miners was held here this morning, at which it was decided that a large body should march to Mucha- kinock, Mahaska county, and attempt to coax the negro miners there to quit work. The distance Is about sixty miles, but they will take provisions for three days und go into camp there, with the intention of re- maining until their object is accomplished, Meanwhile reports from Muchakinock say the situation there is serious and trouble is looked for at any time. The negroes arc well. armed and show no disposition to join the strile. Three thousand strikers are ex- pected to reach there in the morning to in- duce them to change their minds. Squabble Over Coul Trains. WENONA, 11, May 28.—Three coal trains, guarded and escorted out of Minonk this morning by troops, were recaptured by the strikers here a few hours after thelr tri- umphant release from the blockade. Strikers to the number of 150 waylaid them, and, taking possession of the trains, sidetracked them. Word was sent at once to Sherift Lenze at Matamora, and this evening he appeared, accompanfed by deputie He tried to persuade the strikers to abandon their obstruction. They finally declined to do 0. After exhausting all peaceful meas- ures the sherift sent to Toluga for 100 Win- chesters and 4,000 revolyers. With these he proposes arming the posse called to re- lease the captured train. He has wired the state officers and requested Governor Alt- geld to send troops Denver Hus More Than She Wants. DENVER, May 28.—The Chamber of Com- merce will meet tomorrow to discuss what shall be done with the Commonwealers, There are about 1,200 here now and more are makiug for this point, and the matter is serious, The superintendents of all trunk lines are arranging to be ready for any emergency, and spies are among the unem- ployed to watch them and give notice of any attempt to capture a train nis Mine May 2§, Troops Profeet CHARLESTON, W. Va., ernor McCorkle recelved a telegram from ov- General B, D. Spillman, president of the Consumers Coal Mining company at Can den, stating that this morning from eigthy o 100 Ohfo strikers tried to land there from the steamer Hill, but that he would not allow them to do and they went on down the river. The captain of the boat informed (Continued on Second Page.) PRIVATE ] WERE MARRIED Iy Guests Only Include Representatives cf Families Immediately Related, PRETTY ROYAL WEDDING AT BRUSSELS Prince Charles of | ohenzollern-Sigmaringen ¥inds a Belgian Bride—Descriptions of the Dresses Worn-—Some Car.= ous and Valuable Presents. BRUSSELS, May 28—The marriage of Princess Josephine of Belgium to Prince Charles of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen took place today. The civil wedding occurred at 10 o'clock a. m. and the religlous ceremony was celebrated afterwards in the private chapel of the royal palace. The wedding was distinctly a private affair, and there- fore ail the ceremonies were performed with- in the palace. The bride’s gown was of white satin with a skirt of superb Brussels lace, the gift of the ladies of Belgium. The bodice had a fichu, crossed in front, and was encircled by orange blossoms and myrtles. There was a similar arrangement around the cdge of the skirt and train. Queen Henriette of Belglum wore a pink poult de soie with a profusion of pink chif- fon on a pointed corsage. The skirt and the drapery of the bodice were edged with gray lace, Which was caught up at the shoulder with streamers of pink ribbons. The wedding gifts included a magnificent tlara of diamonds and turquoises from the Kking and queen of Helglum, with a brooch and bracelet to match, and other jewels from the bridegroom and members of the royal family. Fourteen young ladies of the titled aris- tocracy of Brussels presented to the Princess Josepliine a superb point lace fan delicately mounted in shell and set in brilliants. The countess of Flanders presented her daughter with a wash stand in chiseled sil- ver backed with a bevel edged mirror, the silver framework of which represents a garland of flowers. The entire tollet ferv- ice is a unique specimen of the silversmith’s art. The Princess Josephine is the second daughter of the count of Flanders and Prince Charles of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is the younger brother of the crown prince of Roumania. The wedding was originally fixed for the 15th inst., but was postponed until today in order to enable the king of Roumania to be precent. The guests included General Gardiner, representing Queen Victoria; Lady Plunkett wife of the British minister to Belgium; Baron von Loe, aide-de-camp to Emperor Willlam of Germany; the cabinet ministers, deputies, senators and the members of the diplomatic corps. After the wedding colla- tion the Prince and Princess Charles of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen started for Paris. ZAR GETS SCARED, e All the Royal Cooks D issed for Fear They Are Purtles to Nihilist Plots, LONDON, May 28.—The correspondent of the Daily News at Berlin sends to his paper some further details of the revolutionary plot discovered at St. Petersburg. e says fitty boxes of dynamite and numerous bombs were discovered in the coal bunkers of a steamer. The residence of Baroness Marikoff was searched and a list of aristocratic lady ni- hillsts was found. A female medical stu- dent, who was one of the suspect:, was dragged half naked from mher bed by the police and taken toward the police station, She escaped from her captors and jumped into the Neva and was drowned. Al the chefs at the imperial court have been dis- missed, owing to the fears that they would attempt to poison the food provided for the imperial family. A man named Krapotine, a relative of Prince Krapotine, the notorious nihilist, has been arrested. Storm In the English Channel. LONDON, May 28.—Heavy storms were reported from many points along the south of Englaud coast. Much wreckage has gone ashore at Broadstairs and Ilfracombe. The grain crops and fruit inland have been badly damaged. Off Freampe, north of France, two vessels have been wrecked. A sailor was swept over the deck of a ship at Boulogne, Many districts in the north of Spain and the south of France are under snow. Two tramps have died at Madrid of exposure and cold. Church of England Missionary Meeting. LONDON, May 28.—The missionary confer- ence of the Church of England, under the auspices of the Canterbury and York boards of missions, opened today at St. Paul's ca- thedral. The archbishop of Canterbury wel- comed the visitors, who Included the bishops of North Dakota and lowa. The discussions of the conference will be commenced tomor- row at St. James hall. Gladstone Gradually Improving. LONDON, May 28.—This was the best day Mr. Gladstone has had since the operation was performed upon his eye, and he was per- mitted to read and write for a short time. Among his callers during the day were the prince and princess of Wales, the duke and duchess of York, the duke and duchess of Teck, Prince and Princess Christian and Mr. William Waldorf Astor. Rioting at Karlsburg. LONDON, May 28.—A dispatch to the Times from Vienna says: The arrival at Karlsburg yesterday of one of the men re- cently tried at Klausenburg for treason was made the occasion for a riot. It is re- ported that troops were summoned and that several persons were wounded, two of whom have since dled. Gludstone Stll Frogressing, LONDON, May 25.—The following bulletin issued this morning by the physiclans was in attendance upon ex-F “Mr. Gladstone's progress toward complete recovery coutinues uninterrupted.’” Panama Railroaders Dissatisfied. COLON, May ~An indignation meeting of the employes of the Panama railroad has been called for tomorrow to protest against a reduction in their pay and to demand a re- duction in their hours of labor. Earthquake in Italy. NAPLES, May 25.—A severe earthquake was felt today in the town of Lagonegro in the province of Potensza. The disturbance caused a panic among the in- habitants. shock of Invited to Gerumany. BERLIN, May 28.—It s reported that the Emperor William has inyited Rear Admiral Erban and Captain Mahan of the United States steamship Chicago to visit Germany. Conls of Fire for Lesseps. PARIS, May 28.—The report of the Pana- ma Canal company just Issued recommends the payment of annuities to De Lesseps and each member of his family. Princess Allx's Health Is Good. LONDON, May 28.—The reports that Prin- cess Alix of Hesse, the flance of the czare- witch of Russia, 15 in bad health are of- ficlally denled. Raclog Yacht bley LONDON, May 2§,—The Times says that the yacht Satanita has sprung her mast and will be unable to compete In any race for a week. Commercial Treaty = pproved. VIENNA, May 28.—The commercial af- tairs committee of the Unterhaus today ap proved the Austro-Russian treaty, Rebel Loss in San Salva dor. SAN BALVADOR, May 28.—Antonio Ezeta advanced from Coatepogue with his entire of the court. army and attacked*theirsbel fortified posi- tion south of Santd Ama, and_ after a des perate battle and brillaat charge, routed them. The rebels Iost bver 800 men an Agricoltural Gongress Open BERLIN, May 28,—The Prussian agricul- tural conference opened today. Herr von Heyden, minister of agriculture, defended the government policy. il 3/ 00 SETTLE AND BRECKIARIDGE TALK. Sliver-Tongued Congress and His Rival Speak from the Same Platfo: CINCINNATI, May ~The Enquirer's speclal from Owenton, Ky., says that Colonel W. C! P. Breckinridge and Mr. Evan Settle, competitive candidates for the democratic nomination for congress from the A<hland district, spoke there this afterncon in the court house yard. Two thousand people were present, including delegates from Scott, Franklin and Henry counties, This is Mr, Settle’s own county, and friends and en- thusiasm were on his side. There were Settle banners carrled all around the public square. Mr. Settle introduced Colonel Breckinridge. He was greeted with some cheers, His speech consumed an hour, He said he had not come asking alms, re- ferred to his record of ten years In congress, suggested that it was bad policy to horses while crossing a swollen river, said the democratic party had the great task of tarift reform on its hands. Experienced democratic legislators were needed now to grapple with this ta’k. = Finally he spoke of liis personal devotion to the people of Owen county, and praised their loyalty to the d mocracy, and concluded by declering ey lasting devotlon to his friends and a defiant unforgetfulness of his‘enemies, When Mr. Settle arose he was unable for some time to begin speaking on account of the prolonged ('Ilw'rl\lx. A Settle banner was waved over his head and the applause broke out in, lasting several minutes. He spoke of his homg people, thanked them for past honors, assurbd them that should he be trusted with high¢r honors he would so flll the trust as to not dishonor it. He branched out on natignal politics and proved him:elf no tyro and closed with a thrilling peroration. While he was speaking a large number of women came to the meeting and were quite demonstratiye in their applaus which was frequent WANT TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED, Denver Commonwenters Wil Start in Tim and Ride to Washington, DENVER, May 28.—The local brigadier general, R. W. Morriss, says the Denver Commonweal army will not start for Wash- ington until 2,600 men iare enrolled and it will then go straight there by rail. There are now 632 names on the roll and it is eutimated the number headed for Denver is 700. Carter and his, 275 Industrials have reached Pueblo enroute to Denver. The Commonywealers are abopt to forward a peti- tion to President Cleveland for the release of Coxey. . The local army was;increased today on the arrival of McLaughlin's California contin- gent of seventy-fivg men. Carnahan, one of Carter's licutenants, and sixty men’ left to beat thelr way on freight trains east. Mrs. J. Paringbone of Portland, Ore., joined the Denver army today. She gald she left Port- land without a’ cent, and now has money in her pocket. g ENJOINING 4 COURT MARTIAL. Application for » Writ of Prolibition for the Magey Trial. ST. PAUL, May 28.-The application for a wrlt of prohibition agaiist the Maney court- martial now being hiid at Fort Snelling was taken up in the United States district court before Judge Nelson today. Frank P. Blair, attorney - for Lieutenant Maney, argued in support of his application for the writ, and Colonel Barr, judge advocate of the courtmartial, represented the members Great interest was taken in the case, the writ of prohibition being rarely asked for in any coyrt, and that fact added to 1ts bearing on the courtmartial. Late this afternoon Judge Nelson refused to restrain the court martial from procced- ing with the trial of Lieutenant Maney. The court held that the charge was not murder, as claimed, and that Maney appearing in a specification, not a charge, the point was one of pleading rather than of jurisdiction. s S e SUTHERLAND SURRENDERS. Boss McKane's Henchman Gives Himselt Up to the Brooklyn Authoritles, BROOKLYN, May 28.—Ex-Justice of the Peace Kenneth F. Sutherland of Coney Island, who was conyictod. in. connection with the Gravesend election scandals of last November and who disappeared early in April when threatened. with arvest, has sur- rendered to the police authorities. Sutherland gave himself up to Sherift Buttling this mornjng. He was taken be- fore Judge Gaynor, who remanded him until tomorrow morning. It is expected that Sutherland will plead to one of the indletments for felony that were found against him last week by .the grand jury. He refuses to speak about his wanderings, but it i§" believed that he has been In Canada sincp his disappearance in April. Sutherland’s jreturn caused a great deal of surprise around the court house. el ol LDy MAIMING THE UNION P. CrrIC Effort to Pass the O, R. & N. to the Con- trol of the Gpeat Northe ST. PAUL, May 284A special from Port- land, Ore., to the Dfspatch says: It has been discovered here fhat an attempt is be- ing made to force thy Oregon Railway and Navigation company ‘into the hands of a receiver. If that isidome it will have the effect of cutting off the western end of the Union Pacific system. The bondholders® candidate for receiver 18 1. McNlel, gen- eral manager of the Jowa Central, who re- cently refused the geheral mangagement of the Great Northern, and the step contem- plated may mean the Ultimate control of the company by the Great Northern, As soon as the receivership Wi uccomplished the Oregon Railway and Navigation company Will be completed from, Portland to Astorla. A HINDOY JOIINSTOWN N, —_— Two Hundred Livey Agst by the Bursting of an Acgiden'n! Dam, CALCUTTA, May. $8.—Disastrons floods have caused consilerdble damage in the province of Kolu, * The Punjuub river he came dammed at Ohapkkupria by a land- #lide, forming an immense lake. The dam collapsed, flooding the oountry below. It is estimated that 200 persons lost their lives. Water In Poriland's Streots. PORTLAND, Ore, May 28.—The Willa- mette river at this, point rose one foot last night. Front street is flooded from Alden to Pine street, a digtance of five blocks. A further rise of 8ix fwehes will bring the water to First street and a foot rise will bring it up to the record umrk of 1878. Ad- vices to the weather bureay say that cooler temperature prevalls over the upper Colum- bia region today and that the melting of the snow In the mouptains is somewhat checked. o s Movements of Seagolng Vesscls May 28, At_San Franclsco—Departed—8an Juan, for Panama. At FPhiladelphla—Arrived—British Prin- cess, from Liverpool y AL Antwerp-Arrived -Lepanto, from New ork, At ‘glu\ egAfrived-La Bretagne, from " oy At Now-' ¥ork—Arrived-Saale, from Bremen At Moville-Arrived—Paristan, from Montreal. First Califorala Pey 4 on the Market. SAN FRANCISCO, May #%.—Local com- mission merchagts today recelved con- slgnments of peaches, being the first of the season. The fruit was shipped in from the Vacaville ranch of Pefer Ditty and sold for ber BUSY DAY AT THE ASSEMBLY Everything Rushed Through and the As- fsembly Adjourns Sine Die, PRESBYTERIANS RUSHING THEIR BUSINESS Proposal to Abolish Pastors-at-Large Voted Down-Prof. Smith's Case—-Committes on Seminaries Appointed—No Change In Heresy Prosecutions, SARATOGA, N. Y., May 28.—At the open- Ing of the morning session of the general assembly today, it was announced that the sesslons might be completed today If busi- ness were crowded and speechmaking omitted. Upon recommendation of the com- mittee on bills and overtures, provision was made for an Inexpensive missionary perfodi- cal to be calied the Assembly Herald. It was also resolved that according to Presby terian law the various presbyleries have the right to prohibit the attendance of stu- dents under their care upon theological sem- inaries disapproved by the general assembl A supplementary report of the home n sions called for the' first controversy of the dap. A proposal was made to abolish the office of pastor-at-large in the weaker pres- byteries, and also of the synodical mission- arles, but it was lost by a large vote, A report was made by Dr. McCook, the committee appointed to confer Prof. Smith, that they visited him, were courteously received, and had a full and fraternal conference, The report says Prof. Smith expressed his cordial appreciation of the Kkindly motive that prompted fthe ap- pointment of the committee of conference but he is not prepared to communicate any. thing that would justify further action of the assembly. He leaves his future relg. tions to the Presbyterfan church and its ministry with the presbytery of Cincinnati. The committee to confer with the theo. logical seminaries upon the subject of clo relations and completer control was ap- pointed. 1t consists of Drs. Young, Much more, Haley, A. G. Wilson, Bartlett, Baker, Dixon, T. Ralston Smith, R. S. Holmies, with Elders McDougall, Bonner, McCook, Wills, Shields, Geddes and Heebner. The commit. tee of conference with Lane seminary con. sist of Drs. A. E. Taylor, G. W. Cunning- ham, George W. F. Church and Elders Sterry and Perkins. To answer the protest of Dr. Hillis and fifty others concerning the action of ‘the assembly adopting the new method of seminaries a committee was ap- pointed consisting of Dr. Birch of New York and Elder McDougall of Clncinnati, The committee on church politic reported agalnst any change in the constitution of the church in" the portions which provide for committees of prosecution in heresy cases, The report was adopted by a small vote, The report on systematic beneficence was then read. The committee on temperance re- ported, recommending among other things that the hssembly endorse the view that no party which maintains or favors the license system or which does not place specific dis- approval of the saloon upon its platform should not receive the suffrage of Christian men. After much confusion and a fire of motions, amendments and points of order the recommendation was adopted. The committee on proof texts at last got a hearing, ahd its recommendation was adopted, making the best edition of the bible printed by the American Bible ‘Rociety the standard for the citation of texts in the confession of faith. The report of the committee on finance showed a Lalance in the treasury of the assembly amounting to $35,000. Dr. Fox of Brooklyn, for himself and about forty others, entered a protest against the resolutions adopted n the morning with re- gard to temperance and political partics “which cannot fail to be regarded by many of our people as burdening the free and conscientious discharge of their duties as voters."” The last echo of the Briggs case was heard in the dismissal of the complaint of John J. McCook and others against the synod of New York for entertaining the appeal of 114 members of the presbytery of New York against certain actions taken during the trial of Dr. Briggs. In regard to the appropriations for secta- rian schols, it was resolved that “the gen- eral asfembly enters an earnest protest against the bestowal of appropriations from the treasury of the United States for the uses of religlous denominations of whatever name or under whatsoever title it might be sought.” On motion of Mr. Stevens of Charleston a resolution was adopted regretting the sus- pensions of overtures looking to a union with the southern general assembly Invitations were recelved from the First Presbyterian church of Seattle and the third church of Pittsburg for the assembly to meet with them next year. On account of the expense that would be involved by a trip to Seattle the former invitation was de- clined and the latter accepted. After some further routine business the asesmbly was declared adjourned sine die. from with RIAN ASSEMBLY. UNITED PRESBYT! Passes a Serles of Resolutions on the Trres- ent Industriil Depression. ALBANY, Ore., May 28.—The United Pres- byteriun assembly today was opened by prayer by Reyv. J. W. Frazer. The report of the committee on bills and overtures, left as unfinished business Saturday, was tiken up and adopted with slignt amendments. The assembly engaged in a short service of song and prayer. The report of the com- mittee on Sabbath schools was read and adopted. Resolutions on the protection of American industry were taken from the table and referred to the committee on re- form. The committee on freedman's ms sions submitted a report endorsing the ucts of the board. At the afternoon session the report of the cominittee on the report of the board of home missions was taken up and di ed serlatin Several reports of the board of the general committee were adopted, includ- ing the recommendation for an appropriation of $90,426 for general home missionary pur. poses. The following resolutions were introduced today by Mr, T. H. Gault of Chicago und Root McKinney of Ohio. They were re- ferred to the committee cn resolutions: Whereas, Our country is in the midst of & great financial depression, capital is idle, our mills and factories closed or only in par- tial operation and labor largely unemployed, and Whereas, By reason of this condition of affalrs great sullering is being felt by a large portion of our people; therefore, be it Resolved, That this general assembly ex tends its heartfelt sympathy to ali who are In distress and bescech God, the giver of every good and perfect gift, to quickly re- store prosperity to our beloved country and relleve the distress of the poor and needy, Resolved, That we sympathize with and will further all legal efforts for the reftora- tlon of peace and prosperity and the relief of suffering, and we condemn all unlawful efforts in that direction. We belleve that the settlement of great economic questions must be founded on the golden rule, as met forth in the gospel of Christ, and that the church should labor to bring about that con dition of affairs to the end that men may live In peace with one another, in happinkss and contentment, living in the fear of, and love of God and their fellow men Regolved, That it is the duty of our Chris- tian friends to so vote as to place the reins of power in the hands of men who will exer- cise thelr trusts In the fear of God and In the support and protection of American insti- tutions. The evening session was devoted (o a sery- ice of song and prayer, followed by a confer- ence on the subject of church finances. rities and Correctiol , May 28.—The national con terence of clarities and corrections reas | sembled today, and atter prayer by Bishop Fitzgerald the committes on states pre- gented reports from several states, fneluding North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The last session of the national conference was held tonight BAPTIST MISS ARY UNION, Sev- Appropriations Exceed the Rece pts by eral Hundrod Thousand Dollars. SARATOGA, N. Y., May 28.—The Amer- fean Baptist Misslonary unfon began its eightieth anniversary today. The annual address was dellvered by the president, Reve Dr. Augustus H. Strong of the Rochester Theological seminar: This afternoon the report of the committee on relation of higher to missionary work was made by education Rev. Dr. Hovey of New which was followed by discussions. y ad dresses were made by Rev Goddard of China and Rev. W. Boggs of India, Thix evening addresses were made by a number of missionaries, including Kev. A. Thompson of Japan, Rev. August Broholm of Denmark and Rev. John Cummings of Burmah, The report of the unfon's officers was as follows Recelpts, $485,000; appropriations, $ added to permanent fund and bond ac $19,00 The debt in April, 1804, was to be $203,000, Southern NASHVILLE, May sembly of the southern Presbyterian church today the report of the committee on bills and overtures on the question, sent up from the Augusta presbyter, as to the standing of Dr. Woodrow was adopted, to the effect that the minister was a member of and had Preshyterians, In the general as all the rights and privileges of the presby tery from which he was dismissed until received by the p ery to which he de cided to go, and that the formal return of the letter was not necessary. The general assembly decided to remain in the Pan-Presbyterian alliance. The question of the next alliance meeting was referred to the next general assembly. ie report of the committee on home missions was adopted. It names the follow ing as members of the executive committee next year: Drs. G. B. Strickler, E. H. Bar nett, K. H. Galnes and T. B. Cleveland; Elders M. A. Chandier, L. Beattly, W A. Powell, J. C. Kirkpatrick and A, R. Holderly. ) KEL!Y ARRIVES AT ST. LOUIS. Plenty of Provisions Await the Arrlval at that Point. ST, LOUIS, May 28.-Kelly's army, 1,100 strong, arrived in St. Louis this evening from Alton, 11l came to anchor off Ferry street, near the The Commonwealers’ flect city water works, and the men went ashore, where they will spend their time in_camp until the march, or rather the safl, to Washington is again taken up. They were welcomed by i dabor unions and a big crowd A good trades and waited the The Kelly supper was provided | labor unions of this city, who on their arrival, ing its sofourn in St. ts for the Den DENVER, May 28.~Tonight reached here from Salt Lake Denver & Rio Grande road. the Two hundred over of the men were the Utah contin under fhe command of General Carter remainder are from Californfa _and have been forty-nine days on the road from Stockton, They report having experienced terrible hardships on the Utah descrt, and show-signs of having undergone great dis tress. These men are by far the best look jng Tndustrials. that have arrived here. They brought with them suflicfent pro- visions to last several day Sanders Abos LEAVENWORTH, Kan., May 2. —Forty elght of General Bennett's Commonwealers arrived here today from IHiawatha. Fifty more will arrive tonight, and the Tope General Sanders army s enroute here. says (he consolidated armies will leave here not later than Waednesday. Sanders and his engineer have given bond for thelr appearance for trial next September, and the remainder of men go on their’ own recognizance, il One Army Disbands. HIWATHA, Kan, May 2%.—Bennett' army of Commonwealers disbanded he last night, and most of the men suc in getting out of town on a_freight train. All of them expect to join Sanders' com: mand. General Bennett and Captain Gan- non the bagsage to Kansas City —— WASHED HIM WHITE A Railway Telegraphers Exonerate Ramsay and O uns Withdraw Chuarges. DENV May 28.~The ivention of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, after a full investigation of the charges against Grand Chief Ramsay, has exonerated him. Carl Smith and F. Gilllland of Omaha withdrew the charges made by them, us the witnesses on whom they depended coulil not be produced. sNow ST, PAUL, May 28.—The convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Ingine today closed up the insurar matte which had been waiting attention si last convention. Owing to the rein tion of the company and the remodeling under the Ohlo law, it was decided to dis- pose of the Meadow Lake farm, the free- hold of the order, situated in Iiinols, and the proceeds be converted into a fund for dizgabled members of the order. This afternoon came In an investigation into the wmethods of adjustment in the matter of the Northern Pacific trouble fol- lowing the issuance of the circulur of the receivers, which cancelled all pre-existent »dules and abrogated all agreements. convention may adjourn tomorrow o Trust Wins On May 25, —Judg today gavi Judgment in o' has occupled ten weeks in trind has been contested with such hit that the judge regarded the testimony 8 was entitled to belief and CINCINN Smith that that leliberately committed per- battle royal between the 1 company, known us the not included in t The suit was brou st, 1801, by the C. A. Walker 1y against the Anchor White Lead com- pany and the Kckstein White Lead com- pany for an injunction restraining the de- fendunts from issuing cireulars containing an analysis of the paint product, show + National ht in Au Ant com companies company. it was adulterated with barytes, — Fifty thousand dollars damages was also claimed The defendant companies being now in th National Lead company, it was the reul defendant. The defanse was that the stat ment of the analySis of the pla duct in 1589 and 1500 was true, in an elaborate opinion found that the claim of the defense was fully estublished and dismissed th ase, dissolving the temporary Injunction, R e Pick the Rich One, Mira, SAN FRANCISCO, May 28.-—Mira de la Motta, tenor singer, 13 In doubt wheth:r he I8 the n of W, A. Collins of Hartfurl Conn., or John de la Motta, who died in hiladelphin o few years ago, leavi large estate. Two years ago In Chi he met & woman, who convinced him that she was his m T, She wa the widow of “Silver Flint,” long with the Chlcago all team. Her story was that she hiu when quite young, married De la Motta but left him ‘and gave her child to Collin for adoption, Mrs. Flint_accompanicd In Ia Motta to this city and died here Muy 1. —— Whittaker 18 Not the Favorite. CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 28 —(8pecial to The Hee)—Considerable interest Is being taken in the coming contest between Johnny Whittaker, the colorgd lightweight champlon of Wyoming, und Jerre Hale the Denver pugilist, The betting appears to be decidedly In Haley's favor thus f 2 to 1 being offered with no takers Schwab Becomes & Citlzon CHICAGO, May 25.—Michael Schwab, who was recently pardoned by Goye Altgeld while serving a M A son tence for complicity In the anarchist riow in 188, took out his final papers as a citl #en today. He came to Chicago in 1879 sod took his Grst papers In 1883, INGLE COPY FIV ayed behind to arrange for shipping . CENTS. MASSING OF LOCAL MILITIA All Omaha's Soldier Boys Were Seen Toe other Last E oning. FLAG PRESENTED TO THURSTON RIFLES Martial Street Paradeo cises at Coll General Rrooke Honor- A The largest gathering that has assembled in the Collseum since the memorable conven- tlon ‘of 1892 was there last evening, on the occasfon of the flag presentation to the Thurston Rifles. The crowd was quite an exceptional the comy one for its size, the friends of nies turning out in force and give asion very much of the aspect of ing the oce a soclety affalr. It was exceedingly well managed, and the only drawback was the extreme length of the program, which de- layed the dancing until after midnight and induced many to leave before the presenta- tlon of the flag, which did not occur until 11 o'clock The parade of the various companies tak- ing part did a great deal to create Interest In the event, as the procession was formed down town, and the line of march covered the intervening space between the business part of the city and the Coliseum, The Second Infantry band and buglers discoursed music and occupled a po- siton —at ~ the head of the line mediately béhind he platoon of police. Xt came the Omaha Guards, the veteran company of Omaba's citizon soldiery, and behind them the Thurston Rifles, the latest acquisition to the Nebraska National guard, making a very creditable showing in their regulation fatigue uniforms. o came the two Council Bluffs companies, the Dodge Light Guard and the High School cadets, the latter in uniforms of cadet gray. Fol- lowing the troops was a double line of car- riages containing Governor Crounse and staff, Brigadier General Brooke and staff; Hon. John M. Thurston, patron of the Rifle Rev. Dr. 8. Wright Butler, chaplain; Hor John L. Webster, representing the Ladies auxiliary, and General C. H. Frederick, rep- resenting the Loyal Legion, s and porches were lined all along the line of march, and the evolutions of the marching companics evoked a continuous round of applause. Arriving at the Coli- the troops formed in review, and te strains of the “‘General’s March’ the carriages drew up to the entrance and the plumed and gold-laced officers of the re- spective staffs escorted the governor and general to the reviewing stand on the west side of the parade ground, into which the racing floor of the great structure has been temporarily converted. Fully 4,000 people were seated around the spacious amphitheater, and the scene as the band struck up a lively strain and led the way for the initlal march was a most inspir- iting one. Across the lower end of the ground were a number of tents, and the sreat gun of the Omaha Guards gatling sec- tion, as well as a smaller brass plece for in- door firing, gave the place very much the appearance of a military camp. % Guard mount was first in order, and the dé- tails from the various companies were auickly told off. Wright of the regular army acted respect- ively as officer of the day and adjutant, and after inspection the ganrd was posted and the company drills were on. Rach of the four companies was given an opportunity to dis- play itself, and availed itself of it, all utiliz- ing the full time alloted, which was unfortu- nately as much as would have been the case in a competative drill. The drills were in- teresting, but it finally became too much of a good thing, and the wearied crowd began to leaye. Each company was liberally ap- plauded, the cadets creating a most favora- ble impression by the nice cadence of their marching column. The perfect obliques the Omaha Guards and the skirmish drill of the Dodge Light Guards were features that commanded enthusiastic recognition, al- though the latter company in the excitement of the moment, due to the immediate presence of the enemy, neglected to attend to the little preliminary of fixing bayonets. It made a very successful charge, however, without them. The drill of the gatling section was most interesting and was closely watched by the audience, not many of whom had before had un opportunity to see how the gun that fires 600 shots a minute wos operated. Following the drills the’ Thurston Rifles were paraded, and the new colors of the y were presented by Mrs. Fisher, it of the Lagd es' auxiliary, who turned thiem over to Mr. Webster, who did the ora- tor honcrs for the auxillary. Mrs. Pisher's short address was heard by but few, but it bristled with patriotic sentiment. She' sald that as president of the auxiliary the presentation of the fiag devolved upon lier, but that the pregentation of the sturs and stripes was the most pleasing duty that an American citizen could e called upon to perform. She trusted that the reciplents would remember that it was presented by their mothers, sisters and others they held dearest in civil life,” While this was not a warlike nation and was not disposed ta car- nage, its card'nal aim was to defend the con- stitution. The speaker hoped that the bright silken folds of this starry banner would ever wave over those to whom it was now en- trusted, and that they would never be found wanting in defending it, while the God of right would ever watcli over and protect them, even as their mothers had done in the'r infancy. Mr. Webster made a glowing apostrophe to the stars and stripes, which he characs terized as the most beautiful work of art, He seemed to experfence a little dificulty in varming to his subject, and it was res marked that it might have been because of the name that was 5o prominently identi- fied with the occasion, for an atmosphere of ming frigidity seemed to hang over the platform where the three senatorinl cans didates, Crounse, Thurston and Webster, sat with elbows almost touching. ‘haplain Butler woke the echoes, hows ever, and stirred the patriotic blood in no slight degrce. He sald he recely blem of iiberty in behalt of th J whom he had the honor to be chaplain, In ancient days gladiators about to die saluted wreat Cacwar, and it was hoped that these young gladiators of today would show equal devotlon to this flag should occasion ever come for themn to so manifest it. The colors and guidons were turned over to the color bearer and guides, and the owd cheered enthusiastically as the pila- toons separated and the folds of the stars and stripes spread over the heads of thelr new defenders Another drill by the company was followed by dvess parade by the four companies, and short addresses by Governor Crounse and Goneral Frederick Shortly after midnight the floor was glven up to the dancers, and fifteen numbers were tripped out to the delightful music of the fort band Accompanying Governor Crounse were In- spector General Harry Hotchkiss of Lincoln, Quartermaster General Jenking of Fairbury, Colonel Bratt of the First regiment, Colonel Bills of the Second regiment, Nebraska Nas tional guard. Dk CHICAGO, of th the Universit of South mill has {A'Yll missing since and President J. W I8 here scarching for him. Prof. Dowe was commissioned by un eastern publisher otland on work connected with y of Robert Burns, and after ys In Chicago disappeared from hotel, leavis Is baggage behind, I 15 sald that he drank heavily while here. Getting In O CHICAGO, May 28 ~Prof, John G, Dowe May 28, chalr of languages and literature in Dakota at Vers May 17, Maud of the university of the Wet, The Elsworth Thues, one of the oldest news pers iu the state of Kansas, tonlght abandoned the United press and began the leased wire news scrws ice of the Assoclated press, Lieutenants Kinzle -and.