Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 8, 1894, Page 5

SENATOR QUAY OBJECTS Blocks a Plan to E:pe_di—u Oonsideration of the Tariff Bill, ALLEN AND TELLER LOCK HORNS Leugthy Diseussion in the Senate Over the Cluim Preferred Against the Stanford Estate -Voorhees Pays Stan- ford » Complimont. WASHINGTON, June 7.—The action of the attorney general in claiming $15,000,000 from the estate of the late Leland Stanford oecu- pled the time of thes enate until the tariff bill was taken up today. The quesiion rose rose upon a resolution introduced by Mr. Hoar nistructing the committee on judiclary to pass upon the equity of the claim und whether it should be set at rest. Speaking on the Stanford resolution Senntor Hoar said the government ought at once to decide the question of extinquishing and putting this claim at rest. He did not suppose, he said, that any one seriously supposed the govern- ment had a claim against the Stanford es and it was proper the judiciary commi should say whether the alleged claim was founded upon a_technleality or upon law and equity. Mr. Hoar fecited the benefactions under the will of Governor Stanford and added: ) the government had a claim of $16,- 000,000 that was only 20 cents aplece for the inhabitants of the United States, to whom Mr. «Stenford bad consecrated his large estate, and it ought not to embarrass the closing years of his widow and cripple and perhaps destroy the great gift he had made for theybenefit of the poor by seek- ing to press \" BLACKBURN UPHOLDS OLNEY. No one, Mr. Blackburn said, in reply, felt more deeply than he the public spirit manifested by his late associate in devoting 80 much to educational pursuits. But the question was, did he own the estate or had he sought to divert to this high purpose an estate that belonged to the United States? The attorney general has already taken steps to determine this question and it was the first time he had ever heard of elther house of congress attempting to stay the hand of the law officer of the govern- ment. While in expressed terms, the reso- lution only applied to the Stanford estate, if the clalm agalnst Mr. Stanford’s estate was relinquished and set at rest, the claims against Hopkins, Crocker and Huntington must be released also. Mr. Hoar insisted that this did not neces- sarily follow. The resolution was one of pure inquiry. “Are we to understand,” inquired Mr. Voorhees, “that this proceeding on the part of the Upited States is an attempt to hold the Stanford estate for the mortgage the government halds against the Central Pa- replled Mr. Hoar, “It is a proceeding under a California statute on the ground of stockholders’ liability. After the first and second mortgages fall due, unless satisfled, the stockholders become individually liable.” “‘Before taking my seat I desire to say,” sald Mr. Voorhees, ‘“‘that Leland Stanford 1s the only very rich man I have ever known whose simplicity and sublimity of character was not touched or debased by his wealth. He was the same simple, kindly, devoted nature that exists elsewhere without the corroding influence of wealth.” The tariff bill was then taken up. Mr. Carey completed his speech on the bill at 2 o'clock. HARRIS SPRUNG A SURPRISE. Mr. Harris, pursuant to an mgreement reached after some consultation with some of the republican leaders, sprang a surprise on many of the senators in the shape of a proposition to proceed with schedules G, ag- ricultural products, and H, spirits, wines and other beverages, I, cottons, and J, flax, hemp and jute, under the five-minute rule. This would have carried the senate to sched- ule K, wool and woolens, under fast marching orders. It seemed at first as if there would be no objection. Mr. Harris stated that after consultation on both sides of the senate he indulged the opinion an agreement would be reached. It it was, he said, it would put an end to all controversy about night sessions. ‘While the matter was being Informally discussed Mr. Quay sauntered into the chamber. He asked what it all meant. On being told it was a request for unanimous ocnsent to limit debate he said: I ob- Ject.” Having thus abruptly smashed the proposed truce, he walked into the marble room. Then the senate proceeded with the debate on the bill. Messrs. Allison, Sherman, McLaurin, Man- derson, Vest, Allen and Teller participated. ‘The Nebraska junior senator became in- volved in a discussion with Mr. Teller on the causes of the low prices of wheat. Mr. Teller sald hotly that he was at a loss to locate the Nebraska senator politically after his remarks and his recat votes. He aid mot know which he belonged to, the populistic or the democratic party. ““I voted with you on the last vote on the sugar schedule,” sald Mr. Allen. “I beg the senator's pardon,” replled Mr. Teller, “‘you voted for, and I voted agalnst the sugar schedule. voted against the Sugar trust. “But you voted for the schedule.” “I voted for it, but the party to which you belong bankrupted the treasury and we could not lose the revenue in that schedule.” The discussion was continued till 5 o’clock, ‘when a vote was had on the finance commit- tee amendment fixing the rate on oatmeal at 16 per cent and excluding it from the reclprocity provision of the paragraphs. It was adopted. Then at 6 o'clock, with a sarcastic allu- sion to the rapid progress made today, Mr. Harrls moved the senate go into executive session. After a brief period the senate ad- Journed. QUAY PUT H1S8 FOOT DOWN, the discrimination in Arrangement to Hasten Tarlf Debate Stopped by a Word from Him. ‘WASHINGTON, June 7.—The leaders on both sides of the senate have been conferr- ing with a view to reaching some agreement 80 that progress will be made on the tariff, Senators Aldrich and Allison conferred with Senators Harris and Cockrell. At 2 o'clock Mr. Harris proposed the agreement in the senate. With the modifi- cation that senators might speak for ten minutes it was discussed by Mr. Hoar and Mr, Frye, and while the discussion was go- Ing on Mr. Quay came in and asked wh: ‘was before the senate and objected. This killed the agreement, at present at least. IT WAS CADMUS, Walter Gaston Tells the Committee the Name That Ho Withheld. WASHINGTON, June 7.—Congressman Cadmus of New Jersey is the man to whom ‘Walter Gaston told the story of the.conversa- tlon he had overheard In the room of Mr. Terrill of the Sugar trust at the Arlington hotel on the night of March 6 last. Mr, Gaston gave up this fact to the committee yesterday and the committee immediately sent for Mr. Cadmus, Senator Allens' Purification Plan ‘WASHINGTON, June 7.—As an outgrowth of the sugar Investigation Senator Allen of Nebraska has introduced a bill to preserve the purity of the national legislature. The bill provides that it shall be unlawful for any senator or representative durlng his term of office to own or be concerned in speculative #tocks, nor shall any member of congress during his term be a member or Interested pecuniarily in any board of trade, stock ex- ohange, natlonal bank or other organization in which such stocks are bought or sold. Expulsion is the penalt. Favored by the President. ‘WASHINGTON, June 7.—The president today sent the following nominations to the senate: Postmasters—James White, Oakland, Cal.; John 8. Smith, Osceola, Mo.; Howard H. Baker, Buffalo, N. Y. Justice—W. Oscar Hamilton of Texas, to be the attorney of the United States of the northern distriot of Texas. Treasury—Charles . Stone of New Hamp- | shire, to be naval officer of customs in the distriet of Boston and Charlestown, Mass. ——— HEAVY FROST IN ILLINOIS, Gardens Suffer Badly and Eyer Corn Wil Be %ot Back Somewhgt. GREENUP, 11, June 7.—A heavy frost visited this vicinity Tuesday night, and it is feared that it has damaged wheat consider- ably. Some gardens will also suffer. GERRE GORDO, Iil, June 7.—There was a heavy frost throughout this section. Corn flelds show signs of Injury and tender vege- tables have suffered. Wheat and oats are materially damaged SALEM, [Il, June 7.—There was a very leavy frost here last night, damaging gar- den vegetation considerably. JACK "W NVILI B, I, Juns 7.—The cold weatha: cu'ramata| fn a bad frost in this vichits d many growing flelds of corn were turned back. Many hundred acres will bo severely damayed, el WEATHER FORECAST. Violent Thunder Showers and Slightly Cooler Wenther for Nebraskn. WASHINGTON, June 7.—The Indications for Friday are: For Nebraska and South Dakota—Violent thunder showers; slightly cooler. For Towa—Generally fair; probably slight- ly cooler the western portion; south winds, For warmer winds, I'or Kansas- air, followed by showers in the extreme portion; probably cooler; winds becoming northwesterly. e Rallway Men to Plenle. TECUMSEH, Neb.,, June 7.~(Special to The Bee.)—The Order of Rallroad Conductors and the Brotherhood of Rallroad Tralnmen of the southern Nebraska district, which in- cludes the southeastern part ot the state, will hold their annual picnle in Dillon’s grove in this city July 18. For the past four years these plenics have been held in Falls City. Citizens will see that the visitors are properly entertained. Mr. George W. Halsted and Miss Dora FE. Seaver were married at 8 o'clock last even- ing at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. S. R. Seaver, Rev. G. 8. Scott officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by fifty invited guests and the presents were handsome. in slightly south fair; portion; Missouri—Generally in the eastern gt s Humane Soclety Invitaticn. The Nebraska Humane soclety is anxious to have the public understand that it is ready to Investigate all charges of cruelty to children or to animals, Agent Pickard is in his rooms daily, except Sunday, from the hours of 9 to 10 In the morning, and from 1 to 2 In the afternoon. His Tooms are 10 and 11, Commercial National bank building. The soclety is in existence for the purpose of doing ~good and it invites the public to assist ft in its work. There is no reason why any child or any animal should suffer abuse. “The society wishes to offer protectlon to those helpless creatures who cannot help themselves, and it begs the public to assist in facilitating this beneficent work. The rooms are at a central location and can be easily reached. e cluan X u, Kastern Star Grand Chapter Adjourns. HASTINGS, Neb., June 7.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.) — The grand chapter, Order of Eastern Star of Nebraska, closed its sesslon today, and this evening the dele- gates have all left the city. At the morning session the newly elected and appointed officers were duly installed. A few im~ portant changes were made in the law reg- ulating the manner of conducting the meet- ing, and all unfinished business cleared up. A very flne souvenir spoon, the gift of Mr., Wil Conard, was presented the worthy grand_matron, Mrs. Anna B. Musselman, by Mrs. M. A. Hartigan. il ds Movements of Seagoing Vessols, June 7. Hamburg—Arrived—Stelnhoft, from Mon- real. Glasgow—Arrived—Nesorian, from Boston. Rotterdam—Arrived—Obdama, from New New York; Meendam, from New York. Bremerhaven—Arrived—Kalser Wilhelm, from New York. Boston—Arrived—Colorado, from Hull. Prawle Point—Passed—Pickhuben, Montreal. for s Ui Sweet breath, sweet stomach, sweet tem per? Then use DeWitt's Little Early Riser. TR TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Domestio. James A. Wright, head of a great Phila- delphia shipping house, died yesterday. Ex-Senator Pabin has brought suits against the receiver for his property for $199,800. The populist convention in the Fifth Kan- sas district nominated John W. Davis for congress. Ex-Governor Rodman M. Price of New Jersey died at his home in Oakland, N. J., yesterday. Fire originating in the place of Jeffries, Coombes & Co., at Wichita, destroyed the entire block. Judge Winters of Philadelphia has or- dered_a 10 per cent dividedd pald by the Iron Hall recelvers. The thirty-fourth annual convention of the United States Brewers association met yesterday at Syracuse, N. Y. Three hundred Commonywealers composed of Poles, Bokemians and Austrians, left Chicago yesterday for Washington. Seven boats of the Coxey army, which started down the river from Denver, upset yesterday and several liyes were lost. Rawley . Dent, a brother of Mrs. Grant, and a prominent California orchardist, died yesterday at his home near San Jose. D. 8. Lake of Shenandoah, Ia., was elected a member of the executive committee of the National Nurserymen's assoclation yesterday. The eity of Chicago has filed sults aggre- gating $2,000,000 against railroads companies for damage resulting from the construction of viaducts. A crank, who glves his name as Heffon- stein, was' arrested at the white house yes- terday. He insisted he had a mission to convert the phesident. Kelly has broken up his boats at Cairo and has given away the lumber. He and his men are nearly destitute, and are pro- hibited from. entering the town. The anti-debris commission in California have complained to the interior department that the operations of hydraulic miners is injuring navigation on the rivers. The committee appointed to treat with the Osage Indlans has arrived at the reserva- tion and {s ready for business. The work will require a month or six weeks. The house committee on Indlan affalrs has reported favorably the bill to open to set- tlement the Lapwal reservation in Idaho, formerly occupled by the Nez Perces. Electrically decomposed sea water has begn shown by experiments at Havre to be a pow- erful disinfectant. It is distributed through the city and used for flushing sewers. The families of H. C. Simmons and Tom Waugh, near Eufaula, I T., were pol:oned by eating mulberries. Waugh and Simmons are dead and the others are very sick. The house committee has agreed to re- report a compromise bill for a survey of a canal from Lake Erie to the Oblo river, the route to be selected by the commission. Solemn requiem mass was celebrated at St. Paul yesterday for the departed members of the Catholle Order of Foresters. Bishop Treland delivered an address on the good ac- complished by the order. The general council of the Reformed Epls- copal church met in Chicago yesterday. John Helus was re-elected treasurer. During the afternoon a discussion took place on the re- viston of the prayer book. Barker's Industrials captured a passenger train at Mofave yesterday and ran it as far as Barstow, where the Santa Fe yardmaster uncoupled the engine and ran it out of their reach, Officers have gono to arrest the men. A conflict of authority between the sherift of Great Falls, Mont., and tho courts has arisen over the question of allowing the Cree Indlans to perform the sun dance. Toh sheriff declares he will not permit it even though the court has enjoined him from interferin; On the recent trip of the steamer Ghina an attempt was made to smuggle into the United States four Japanese girls to be used for immoral purposes. They were put in boxes and an attempt made to get them on board and into a statercom. The attempf was discovered and frustrad. e Pills that cure sick headach Little Barly Risers, DeWitt's THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: J FRIDAY, AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY Annual Commencement Exerois.s to Bo In- augurated This Evening, INTERESTING PROGRAM TO BE RENDERED Ed J. Church's Interest in the Suit Against the College Authorities for Refusing Him & Diplomns to Be Well Looked After. LINCOLN, June 7.—(Special to The, Bee.)— The usual annual program of the State uni- versity will commence Friday evening with the ball given by the senfors at the state capitol bullding. Saturday ovening will be devoted to a joint program by the several literary socletles of the university in the chapel. Sunday evening Rev. Frank Crane of Omaha will deliver the baccalaureate ser- mon at the Lansing theater. The singing for the service will be led by the university chorus, which will also sing several an- thems. The department of music will give a con- cert' at the same place Monday evening Tuesday morning the class day exerci will be held at the theater, and in the even ing the cadet band and glee club will give a program on the steps of the Chemical building. June 13 will be devoted to the regular commencement exercises. The orator wiil be Prof. George D. Herron of Iowa coliege, Grinnell, who will speak on “A New Po- litical Vision.” The usual crowd of friends of the university and students will un- doubtedly be present to hear the various programs, which will be equal In excellence to any ever given under the auspices of the Institution. The interests of Ed J. Church, the young man who Is suing the State university au- thorities for $25,000 damages, wil be looked after by John M. Thurston, Judge W. R. Kelly, T. M. Marquette, C.' J. Smyth and George M. Day. Judge Dundy appointed the lawyers. POPULISTS WILL CONTROL. The Herald, a local weekly exponent of democracy, has passed into the hands of the populists. J. A. Edgerton, secretary of the popullst state central committee, will edit the newspaper and J. W. Jordan will look after the business department. The management will assume control on June 23. A short time since a 220-acre farm, owned by James Meaney, was sold under a mort- gage held by Clark & Leonard to A. W. Jansen, the notice of sale being printed in the Lincoln Courier. Today Judge Broady, representing Mr. Meaney, filed a motfon in the district court to set aside the sale. The affidavit accompanying the motion states that Mr. Meaney had asked for an exten- sion of time on his mortgage, and had been assured, verbally, that no attempt would be made to foreclose and at the same time that it would be unnecessary for him to se- cure a lawyer to look after his interests, as the company would see that he secured all his rights. Time slipped by, and when it was too late to file a stay the property was advertised for sheriff's sale. Accidentally learning of this, Meaney and a frlend went to see A. W. Jansen, who assured them that the property was worth more than two-thirds of the appraised value, and of- fered to bid it in for Meaney's benefit, at the same time agreeing to give him a Cass county farm as bonus. Therefore, at the sale there was little bidding. As the agreement was verbal Jansen later refused to bide by his bargain. Therefore it is prayed that the sale be set aside. Mrs. Meaney also files an afidavit to the effect that the Lincoln Courler is a soclety paper and has no county circulation. BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN COURT. The old board of trustees of West Lincoln appeared in the district court today to tell why they had not canrassed the vote of the recent elections. The petition states that at a meeting held in the council cham- ber April 23 for the purpose of canvassing the vote the members-elect took possession of all records, furniture, etc., and appointed a new marshal. That although they (the petitioners) were willing to proceed to the count they found it impossible to do so under the circumstances. They ask the court for instructions as to the method of procedure %0 that they may fulfil the law, Clark and Meacham, the two men charged with highway robbery, were found not guilty, the jury believing they had proved an alibi. The case of Frank Hiskey, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, was continued, the prosecuting witness not being present. Charles Riddle, a youth who is wanted on a charge of a criminal nature in Wheeler county, was arrested today by the local police. He was held to await the appearance of Sherift Earp. Loynl Legion in Sessicn. GRAND ISLAND, June T.—(Speclal to The Bee)—The Loyal Legion, Nebraska commandery, met at the Koehler hotel last evening In regular session. There are elght sessions per year, of which this was the last one before the summer vacation, A reg- ular business session was held, after which there was a social entertainment and lunch- eon. A short address of welcome was made by Lieutenant Abbott of Grand Island, which was responded to by Major Paddock of Omaha. Jules Lumbard sang “I Fear No belng accompanied on the piano by | Miss Mary Hansen. Captain Russell of Schuyler, a guest of the order, spoke in a comical 'vein, followed by C. W. Atkinson of Lincoln, who delivered a few well chosen words on membership by inheritance. Lieu- tenant D. A. Dorsey of Kearney reciied a story of the stolen locomotive at Big Shanty. The speaker was a partlcipant in the wild race and gave a thrilling account of the incident. “America” was sung, led by Prof. Barr of Grand Island and Jules Lumbard of Omaha, the legion join- ing. Captain Manchester gave @ selpc- tion on the greatest of heroes, the wives and mothers. This was followed by an address by Judge Kendall, after which Mr. Lumbard sang “The Trooper's Death. leutenant Stickle addressed the legion on ‘‘Some of the Lessons of the War."” “'Let Me In, Maggle,” a song, followed. Major Clarkson gave a humorous account of his absence from the last meeting, and of his visit to the Oregon commandery.Lieutenant McClay spoke of the “Scotch In the War. The song, “Marching Through Georgia,” closed the exercises. Golden Wedding Celebration. ST. PAUL, Neb., June 7.—(Special to The Bee.)—Yesterday at the Warsaw Catholic church was celebrated the first golden wed- ding amongst the Bohemians of this county. The parties were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Norotny. Each Is 75 years old. The golden marriage ceremony was performed accord- Ing to the ritual of the Catholic church by Father Chundelak of St. Paul, assisted by Father Velcek of Colfax county, and Rev. Fathers Sebastianshi of Posen and Augustinius of Elba. After the ceremony at the church 300 invited guests repaired to the residence of Jacob Bluba, & son-in- law of the aged bridegroom, where they sot down to a splendid feast prepared for the occasion, after which the guests en- gaged in dancing and games. The St. Paul Bohemian brass band furnished the music. Late in the evening the guests again par- took of an elegant supper, Numerous presents were given to the aged bride and groom. Another golden weddIng was to have been celebrated in this county yesterday, the couple being Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Schiyten of Dannebroz, but owing to the illness of Mr. Schiyten no formal festivities took place, However, to show their high regard for Mr. and Mrs. Schlyten, the citizens of Danne- broz selected a fino set of silverware, with gold lining, which, with an address, was presented to the aged couple. Each is over 71 years of age, and were amongst the first settlers of Howard county, York College Commencement. YORK, Neb., June 7.—(Special to The Bee.)—The commencement exerclses of York college were held yesterday in the college chepel. Dr. Beardshear of Ames, Ia., de- Itvered the address, taking as his sub- ject, “The New Man.” After the address President J. George presented the diplomas to the class, which was composed of two members, Miss Minnte Buswell, B. A., and Mr. C. Crabb, B. 8. Judge Mont- gomery, as chalrman of the board, con- UNE 8, 1891, FIRF! DAMAGED BY WATER ONLY, DAMAGED BY SMOKE ONLY, The fire never touched us—It was in the adjoining building, and while the loss ran up into the thousands of dclisres, it was very quickly adjusted, and the entire stock is now oferea at Fire Prices by the Insurance Companies. smoke are as 'good as e right, the color will re CLOTHING Men's FFull Suits the run on at g5 before the fire are now .. he kind we were making ver. main in. Men’s Light Overcoats —Damaged by water only, all dry now, and when pressed as B OOUIaBre Ve i iR i, Men's Strong Pants-—They were up in the gal- lery and were not wet at all, ‘only smoked Men's Suspenders—-No appar either water or smoke.... Men’s Handkerchiefs—Plain white and just as 2000 QB EVerHisle s Saitis vetsle s s ot s Ibte sTers Neckties—The water did not get into them for most of them were in the show rent damage by 3 FOR 0c 4k cases...,.. We have Iots of them. §175 Smoke will blow off, so that goods damaged by Water will dry off. and if the goods are all It's a good test ef value, and you know what you are buying. FOR MOST NOTHING Men's Sack Suits—In brown, gray and oxfords, only of ccurse, sold for g1 slightly wet and smok before the fire. . Boys’ Suits that sold for g5 before the fire, only EMOk®d; g0 HOW IOy Loi vilvavies vuns wowsive Men's Cutaway Suits (o] $3 L The ¢18 and $20 kind. They were only smoked, not hurt a bit; 20 NBWALOE S iien e v Men's Cassimere Suits—In two colors that the couldn’t hurt, regular $15 suits, go now water for Wilson Bros. Shirts—4-ply linan—the water did not come near them, and they are not even smoked, get them for. . Full finished top Hose—worth 23c before the fire, regular Rockford socks, goat....cvoovvvanans just as good as ever... 4k Columbia Clothing Co., Cor, 18th and Farnam. - frered on President George the degree of deetor ot divinity. Dr. George will remain with the school another’ year. READY FOR CORBETT'S TRIAL. e By Nebraska Clty Crowded with Priests to Tes- tity Against Bishop Bonuour NEBRASKA CITY, June 7.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—The absence of Judge Chapman is perplexing to those intcrested in the Bonacum-Corbett case. The judge called a term of court for June 5, then by letter to the clerk postponed it until today, The judge failed to arrive today, nor has any word been received from him, He may reach the city by midnight train, however, in which case court will convene tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. There was an influx of priests tonight, all witnesses for the defense, comprising Rev. Fathers J. E. English, Hastings; Wil- liam Murphy, Tecumseh; L. A. Dumphy, Aurora; John Corwley, Davey; F. Loughran, Sutton; D. J. Fitzgerald, Auburn; 0. F. Turjeon, Colon, and F. X. Schrafle, York. Others ‘are expected on midnight ~ trains. Some are to testify to the agreement between Satoll! and Bonacum and others as experts on canonical law. Father Corbett arrived early this morning. The deposition of Father Phelan of St. Louls has been recelved, and in the language of the defendant's attorney it Is a ‘“‘corker.” Mr. Warren, defendant’s attorney, says he i3 determined to force a trial if the court convenes, but is undecided as to his course should the present term lapse. Bishop Bonacum has uot yet arrived. Violated His Friends' Confidence, HOLDREGE, Neb., June 7.—(Special to The Bee)—D. S. Conley, ex-sheriff, who broke jall last night, was charged with the embezzlement of money which came into his hands by virtue of his office. He was 4 populist and was elected in 1890, This was the time that the alllances of the county were Instituted and he was one of the nominees of the first ticket that the populists put up in the county. Conley was a candidate for re-election, but his party turned him down and nominated S. Knud- son, who is sheriff at the present time. Conley's affalrs were perfectly straight, so far as known, until about September 1, 1893, He left about October 1, 1893, and his whereabouts were unknown for a few weeks, but in the latter part of December he wrote a letter to his brother-In-law and also to _one of his bondsmen, Willlam Kirkpatrick, from Denfson, Tex., giving that as his place of residence, also his street and number. 1In February, 1894, O. H. Shaefer, another of Conley's bondsmen and a leading popullst, filed a complaint agalnst him, charging him with embezzlement of about $1,200, the proceeds arising from the sale of two pleces of real estate that Conley sold as sheriff, Conley was arrested at Denlson and brought here for trlal. The preliminary examina- tion, held before County Judge W. A. Gar- rett, resulted in his being bound over to the ‘district court in the sum of $2,000. He did not give bond and jyas lodged in jail. At the April term of the district court he was tried upon one:of the counts and his defense was that he had pald the money arising from these sales, together with other money, over to Dave nley, his deputy sheriff, who was also his brother. In January, 1894, Dave ;Copley dled, having served and filled the,office of sheriff from the time D. 8. Conley: left, in October, until S. Knudson, his successor, was qualified, Tho jury which tried the case were out forty-eight hours, bit 'Gould not agree, standing three for agquiftal and nine for conviction. Conley was remanded until the next term of the dlstrict court, which would have been in September, for a new trial, His bond was fixed at $1,200, which would have bfen given shortly if he had not escaped. Severe St ; LAWRENCE, Neb, June 7.—(Speclal to The Bee.—This section was visited Monday night by the severest wind storm ever known here. Great damage was done to houses and outbuildings, but no loss of life 1s reported. For half an hour sheets of lightning played about in the air and on the ground. Corn in the fleld Is burned as with fire. People driving teams had to abandon them and lie flat on the earth. Absolute darkness prevalled and men lost thelr way In golng a few rods. Phil Morehead was seized Friday with a paralysis of the right side, and Is considered by his physician to be in a ‘eritical condi- tion. A brother arrived from Oblo yester- day. ¥ ———— The toboggan slide at Burlington beach is 60 feet high, ARE INTERESTED IN POISONS Pharmaceutical Association Desires Greater Care in Handling Dangerous Drugs, WILL RECOMMEND FURTHER LEGISLATION Officers of the Assoclation Will Be Elcoted Today for the Ensuing Year—Intor- esting Features of the Con- ventlon's Worl. HASTINGS, June 7.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—Today’s session of the Ne- braska State Pharmaceutical assoclation’s thirteenth annual convention was as Inter- esting as on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day. At the morning session the commit- tee on trade Interests reported, the secre- tary reading the report, prepared by H. H. Varth of Lincoln. A number of similar as- soclations throughout the country sent greet- ing, The committee on membership per- manently awarded the gold medal to C. M. Cruncleton of Beatrice, for securing the most new members to the assoclation. Twenty-three was his number. A little bit of politics. was manifested in the attempt to nominate ofiicers today for tomorrow's election, and after considerable discussion the matter was voted down. The association has decided to recommend a more strict statute on the subject of polsons and the matter will come up at the next meeting for action. An unsuccessful at- tempt was made to change the name of the assoclation to the ‘Nebraska Pharmaceu- tical association,” but from motives of policy, the “state” was retalned, A feature of the morning's session was the presentation to Ed. W. Bexten, the local secretary, of a fine set of pearl handled knives and forks, with a plush case, in recognition of his services in making the convention the big success that it is. In the afternoon the visitors were given a car- riage ride to the asylum and return, and many then amused themselves at the bicycle race, A prize Is offered to the druggist who is the cause of the most laughable incident. At the present writing all of the visitors have entered In the competition, and strife is keen. Two or three seem ahead. There is W. P. Curwen, whose fertile brain originated the order of “Missourl Colonels.” Without the Colonels life at the convention would be stale. On Tuesday afternoon, the second de- gree was administered to a number of candi- dates, and last night, after the card party, the Colonels held a reception and conferred all degress from the third to the fourteenth. They are all pledged to ‘“do thelr duty,” whatever that may mean, and the badge, a half emptied flask with the initians M. C., I always seen where the fun is thickest. Next to Curwen, the druggist who at- tempted to ride the burro yesterday after- noon, seems highest in favor. While lined up in front of the Bostwick waiting for the rest of the procession to fall in to march to Cole's park, they espled a poor, lean burro hitched to a rough road cart. That was enough, for the Colonels could not get to the brrro In quick enough time. The owner was not consulted; but the animal was unhitched from the cart and the drugglst In question Jumped on jack's back. The burro promptly threw him ‘off. The druggist tried it again and again, and for twenty minutes the crowd pressed around and then fled to escape the burro's flying heels. After a quarter of an hour's fight the burro and the drugglst be- came fast friends, and the beast trotted up and down the line of the procession in a very demure manner. Colonel Curwen tried riding the animal once, but once was enough. Curwen is the same man who won the fat man's race yesterday The business sessions of the assoclation are held in the court house, In the district court room. A number of manufacturers have made interesting exhibits, and the rooms have been tastefully decorated and present an attractive appearan The prizes offered are on exhibition, and a fine lot they are. The total value is placed at about $1,100. s Reduced Rates to the League Meetl LINCOLN, Neb., May 26.—All delegates to the State League of Republican Clubs meeting will be returned for one-third fare, providing they purchase tickets at the sta- celpt from the agent, and have that stamped by Secretary Slaughter at the con- vention. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS ADJOURY Last Day of the Session at York Was a Busy One. YORK, Neb., June 7,—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—This, the closing day of the Sunday school convention, has been one of great interest, and the delegates have been busy all day. The early morning prayer meeeting was well attended, and not a mo- ment of the half hour was wasted. At 8:30 the song service, led by Prof. Parks, opened the day's work. Miss Kittie A. Baldwin of the Lincoln Normal university read a paper on the ‘‘Relation of the Kinder- garten to the Sabbath School." Pledges for state work was taken and $402.65 was ralsed. The following is the board of trustees elected: C. C. White, Crete; W. B. Nichols, Minden; O. P. Goodman, Omaha; T. L. Matthews, Fremont; B. C. Knight, Yor W. Taylor, Lincoln; . 8. Stewart, Aurora; J. D. Daubey, Beatrice; Charles Kelsey, Has ings; A. G. Engstrom, Stromsburg; E. A. Stevens, Grand Island; C. §. Bradley, Holdrege; M. L. Trester, Lincoln; J. I. Chase, Allen; W. L. Dillon, David City. This afternoon T. L. Matthews of Fre- mont addressed the convention on “The Bible in the Class.” This was a powerful address and full of good thoughts. “The Relation of the Young People’s Socleties to the Sunday School” was presented in a very able way by Mrs. A. D. Hall of Fairmont. R. A. Pai- lock then read a paper on ‘‘The Home De- partment.” The report of the statistician, Secretary C. K. Powell, showed the excellent work that is being done over the state. The treasurer’s report showed $202 on hand. The evening service was opened with song, after which President Motchman, in a pleasant specch, retired from the chalr and turned the gavel over to his successor, Rev. H. W. Trucblood. The address of the evening was delivered by Rey. T. E. Cramblett of Omaha, on “The Sunday = School—Developing the Proper Ideals.”” The address was a suitable one for the occasion and was a fitting end- ing for the convention, REPUBLICAN LEAGUE DELEGATES. G eneva's Club Selects Representatives to the coln Co iventi June 7.—(Special to The Bee)—The Republican league of Geneva held its regular meeting last night and elected delegates to the State league meeting as follows: R. J. Sloan, J. A. Laudermilch, C. D. Jensen, Theodore L. Willlams, Charles Rathbun, E. Sandrok, C. H. Sloan, M. V. King, John Babb, J. M. Ward and George G. Doggs. The league at present has a membership of 105 and is increasing daily. Hon. J. N. Caldwell of Lincoln address the meeting last night and delivered a splen did speech, and it was a republican speechr from beginning to end. AUBURN, Neb., June 7.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—A republican league was organized in this place tonight with a mem- bership of fifty-six and the following officers were elected: B. Frank Neal, president; C. P. Edwards and A. J. Burnham, first and second vice presidents; W. H. Bouafield, s retary; J. 8. Church, treasurer; Church Howe, D. A. Meese, R. M. Gillan, J. §. Stull and Rufus Leach delegates to the. state league. The meeting was very enthusiastic and adjourned to next Saturday evening, at which time it is expected to increase the membership to at least FREMONT, Neb., June 7.—(Speclal to The Boe.)—An enthusiastic meeting was held at the court house last evening, and the IFre- mont Republican_club of 560 mem ganized. J. B. Frick was elected president and W. H. Haven secretary. L. D, Richards presided at the meeting. HASTINGS, June 7. The Bee.) he Hastings an ward caucuses were held here tonight to choose delegates to the county couventlon on Satur- day. The attendance In each case was very encouraging Third Regiment Pythians at Hastings. HASTINGS, June 7.—(Special Telegram to The Bee)—The regimental officers of the Third regiment, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythlas of Nebraska, met here this after- noon for the purpose of electing a colonel and lleutenant colonel, whose offices have be- come vacant by removal of the holders from the state. W. H. Cowgill of Norberg, divi- slon No. 9, of Holdrege, was elected colonel and G. O. Haasae of Mona, division No. Kearney, Heutenant colonel. The Knights of (Spe gram to tion when they leave home and tako re- | Pythlas band of Arapaboe was made the regimental band. This evening tho knights gave a street parade In full uniform, escorted by the Hastings Military band, making & very Imposing appearance. Later they were glven a banquet by the members of the local lodge. For the District G. A. R. Reunlon, SUPERIOR, Neb., June 7.—(Speclal to The Bee.)—Preparations for the interstate dis- trict Grand Ariy of the Republic reunion at this placo July 30 to August 4 are boing pushed rapidly forward by the committes and Commander Adams. The work has been commenced early so that every detall may recelve proper attention. Commander Adams has sent invitations to the following men of prominence in national affairs and military and Grand Army of the Republic circles: General Benjamin Harrison of In- diana, General J. Warren Keifer ot Ohlo, General John M. Thayer, Governor Crounse, Hon. John M. Thurston, Hon. C. F, Manderson, General Church Howe, Hon. T. J. Majors, General H. C. Russell, Hon. W. E. Andrews, General J. D. Gage of Nebraska, General W. P. Campbell, General J. C, Cald+ well, ex-Governor George T. Anthony,Colonel E. N. Morrill, General Lewis Hanbock, and Hon. Dick Biue of Kansas, J. D. Dolliver and W. P. Hepburn of Towa, and General Willlam Warren of Missourl, and many others. Answers have been recelved from most of these, stating that they will be here and participate in the exercises of the ros union, The committee Is about to close negotia- tions for a gatling gun and detachment to be present. Table Rock Graduatl TABLE ROCK, Neb., to The Bee.)—The ating exercises opera hall this g Exorcisos. June 7.—(Speclal High school gradu- were ghld in the evening, which for the first time in Its history was crowded. The stage was nicely decorated, the class motto being done in evergreen, ‘‘Honors Walt at Labor's Gate.” Thera were six graduates, four being young men. Each one delivered ' an oration and recelved many baskets of flowers, and between each two orations a selection of music was rendered by local talent. Prof. Lawrence Fossler of the State university made a good address to the class. County Superintendent J. A. Combg presented the diplomas in a fitting manner, Prof. Van Wyman has been the principal of this school for the last two years. Among Falls City : aduntes. FALLS CITY, Neb, Juhe 7.—(Special to The Bee)—The twelfth annual commence- ment of the Falls City High school occurred at tho Gehling opera house last night. Fully 800 people listened to the recitations. There were sixteen graduates: Lillian P. Dorring ton, Stella Stretch, Iva Kont, Jossio B. Mor- ton, Nellie Downs, Ada M. Musselman, Ella M. Miller, John A. Crook, Lovene D. Abbott, Edna M. Dorrington, Aibert Maust, Holen Stretch, Ina D. Smith, Walter P. Thomas, Lawrence M. Weaver and Jennie F. Siman- ton. The offerings of flowers were numer- ous, and the stage was beautifully orna- mented with flowers. Chancellor Canfleld of the State university was present and deliys ered an excellent address. A 0] BLUE SPRINGS, ~(Speclal to Tho Boe)—A celebration by the Anclent Order of United Workmen took place here last night, the occasion belng the accession of the 100th member sinco the lodge was organized a little more than a year ago. There was a grand stroet parade, headed by the girl band. Visitors from Wymore and Beatrice were present. After the parade everybody adjourned the opera house and partook of supper. to Funeral of & Falls City Girl S CITY, Neb, June 7.—(Speclal to The funeral of Grace N, Keeling sted from the home of her father, H. Keeling, this afternoon at b o'clock. The graduating class attended In a body. The funeral services were largely at- tended by the many friends of the family, the services being conducted by Rev. W. i Baxter of the Episcopal church. The ine terment was in Steele's cometery. was conds Mayor W. Class Duy ut Fro; FREMONT, June 7.—(Spect Yestorday was class day school, which Is of much consequence to the Eighth grade puplls, and sixty-one members of the Central Bighth grade joined the class of juniors in the High schoo). This evening occurred the graduating ex- ercises of the High school at the opera house, with an interesting program - rly Risers, Small plllay nt. to The Bee.) at the High DoWitt's Little E safo pllls, best pllls,