Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 10, 1894, Page 5

FLEW THE TRACK AGAIN Benate and House Conferees as Far from Agresment as Fver, HOUSE MEMBERS INSIST ON FREE COAL Senate Willing to Concede Free Iron, but Sticks to the Duty on Conl—S8o One Now Pretonds to Predict When the Eud Will Be Keached. WASHINGTON, The demo- oratic tarif conference had expected to be able to announce an agreement today. Instead of reaching any definite con- olusion the day closed with the bill In quite as uncertain a state as ever before in its history, with the situation in no wise improved and with the feeling between the triends of the senate and house bills intensi- flsd instead of allayed and with no one pre- pared to say what the outcome would be or when the end would be reached. It was apparent at (he very beginniug of the con- ference that those who had concluded at the adjournment of yesterday's session that an agreement would be arrived at to had not taken sufficiently into account the possibility of a misunderstanding or a change of mind. This discovery was made when the senate conferees prepared to go on with the bill upon the basis of a duty of 40 c:nts per ton on coal and free fron ore, whe upon the house confere s announced their unwillingness to assent to this arrangement and stated they would Insist upon a reversal of these terms, with coal fr and fron ore dutiable, if either was to be, as they understood they were to have a chol between the two. The avowal of this position produced immediate confusion and led to an exchange of re- marks which were not altogether polite, The senate conferees thereupon decided to report the state of affairs to the conserva- tive senators, and when the conferees ad- Journed caled Senators Gorman, Brice, Smith and Murphy into consultation. The whole situation was outlined to them. They were not only made acquainted with the de- mand of the house confere for free coal, but were also given to understand other material coucessions would be expected by the house conferces along the entire line of the bill, including woolens, cottons, metals, glass and carthenware, They decided upon an emphatic negative in reply to these pro- posals, saying If the body of the bill was not proserved virtually as it passed the senate the repfrt of the conference when made would not be accepted by the senate. BRICE HAS A PROPOSAL Senator lirice proposed an innovation in the shape of a proposition that the house conferces be given an opportunity to se- cure free sugar. His idea in detail was that the senate conferees should volunteer to re- cede entirely from the senate schedule, le Ing both raw and refined sugar on the free list as provided in the house bill, and that the senate bill should be otherwise accepted virtually in Its present shape, with both coal and iron on the dutlable list at the rate of 40 cents per ton. In urging this upon the conferces he said it would necessarily produce one of three results. If it should bo declined by the house conferees it would place the responsibility for the sugar duty upon them; if it should be accepted and the senate should on this account refuse to adopt the committee report the house con- ferees would still bear the odium for in- sisting upon amending the senate bill. “If, thirdly,” he said, “they should accept, if & report should be made upon these lines and it the report should be accepted by both houses and should become a law, we should all be happy. The conferees adopted the suggestion and presented the proposition to the afternoon ses- slon of the conference. It is understood the proposition created some surprise on the part of the houso members, who at first evinced a disposition to accept it, but after considerable diseussion of the merits of this feature of the proposition and of the other features involving the acceptance of the other senate amendments, declined to vouch- safe an_answer without further consider tion. The question was, therefore, undis- posed of when the conference adjourned for the day. The republican senators were also in con- sultation with the senatorial tariff conferecs during the day, and it is understood have glven notice that If there is any material change in the more Important schedules relating to manufactured articles they will resist the immediate disposition of the com- mittee's report when made, and have stated that in that eveut more tariff oratory may bo expected STATEMENT OF HOUSE MEMBERS. As to the misunderstandings throughout the day the house mgn understood when the conference adjourned last night the senators had conceded that efther iron ore or coal was o go on the free list, the other remaining on the dutiable list. While thé house men had given no definite announcement of their chpice between the two items it was gen- erally understood they would pref:r to have fron ore on the freo list. When, however, they entered the conference today, they had concluded among themselves that it would be preferable to have coal on the fres list, leaving iron ore dutiable at 40 cents a ton. This conclusion was definitely announced to the senators, but the house men were sur- prised to find the willingness to concede them the choice was somewbat abated. What had gaused the change was not made cl but in discussing it tonight the house con- ferees said with no little feeling that it was clearly du: to the influence of those in- terested in the sugar schedule. Whether the difficulty would be solved tomorrow or would be declared off entirely was not clear to the house conferees. 1In the event of an under- standing on coal and iron tomprrow the house conferces expressed the hope that the republican conferees might be called in late in_the day or on Saturday, although the differences developed today on coal and iron as well as on some of the other schedules made the chances of a full conference less hopeful tonight than they were last night. 0 one could be found about —the capitol this morning who was willing to assert that an agreement had been reached on the fariff or that there would ba any possibility of a report today. The con- fidence of an agreement which seemed to pervado every part of the capitol ycsterday had disappeared and the conferees seemed to have encountered obstacles to an agreement which might eventually result in a disagreement or take several days to got over. It was stated by a close friend of the administration that the contentlons in the president’sletter for free ifron ore and frea coal have been only partially conceded and the inference Is left that the house con- ferees are now standing out for free coal and free iron ore or both. It was also said that the senate contention for the rates it had made in the woolen and metal schedules was found to be a de- clded obstacl in the way of an agreement and that when the point was reached where an agreement or understanding on the main points wus In sight the house conferees found that the semators were unwilling to make suitab'e concessions on the manufactur- fog schedules. Thus the prospects of an end to the deadlock seemed to be further away than yesterday. As to the time when a report can b made, one in a position to know says even if un agreement should be roached 1t would take twenty-four hours to prepare a report In shape to be submitted to the senate. Tho tariff conferces remained in session until a few minutes past 12 o'clock, and when they adjourned the semate conferees proceeded to the president’s room, where they held a private consultation free from interruption on interference. A petition was today circulated members of the house of representatives urging the bouse tariff conferees to stand by free sugar and & permanent income tax. Representative Bland started the petition, and it was wumerously signed. It s as fol- lows “We, the undersigned democratic members of the house request our comimittee on con- ference on the tariff bill to insist on the pro- vislons of the house bill relating to free sugar and a permanent income tax, and se- cure the best compromise possible on other articles. Reprosenta'ive McMillan, one of the house conferces, when seen, stated that since the first meeting today he believed an agreement was In sight; coal and iron ore had not yet been settled, but the main features of the MU would be agreed upon #o ihat the re- Aug. among | ¥e Wai publicans could be calied In tomorrow. Dur- Ing the recess of the conferces thers were conferences between leading conservative senators and the Impression prevailed that the manufacturing schedulea were being con- sidered Chalrman Wilson was with the president until 10:30 last night, Secretaries Gresham, Carllsle and other cabinet officers being pres- ent and the prospective tariff agreement was tully gone over* At the noon recess of the tarift conference one of the house conferees stated that the reports which had been in circulation of presidential interference with the agreement effected yesterday were unwarranted and that nothing had been suggested at the conference today to indicate any executive influence. The intimation was made, however, that a good many minor obstacies had been en- countered today. BOUTE] E CALLED DOWN, ed the HMouse to Repudiate Cleve- land's anut Volities"” WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—In the house to. day Mr. Doutelle, republican of Maine, speaking to a question of personal privileges denied a published imputation that he had introduced for political purposes resolu- tions recognizing the new Hawalian re- public. Referring to the president’s recog- nition of, the republic, he was describing how Mr. Gresham “had sneaked up to the capitol yesterday to inforn Chairman Mc- Creary ‘of the administration's purpose,” when he was called to order by Mr. Outh waite, democrat of Ohio, and warned by the speaker. Mr. Boutelle denounced the co duct of the administration in the Hawaiian affalr as “peanut politics.” He asked the house to repudiate the whole turbulent and maladorous affair, and to express to the new republic its cordial congratulations. The speaker here decided that Mr. Boutelle had gone outside of the question of personal privilege, and as he would not desist, ordered him to take his seat. Chairman McCreary of the forelgn affairs committee tried to reply to Mr. Boutelle, but a point of order was rafsed by Mr. Fithfan, democrat, of Ilinols, and sustained by the speaker. Mr. McCreary protested that Mr. Boutelle by his “manner and words” has charged improper motives to the committee. Mr. Boutelle interfocted “I withdraw the manner, The gentleman from Kentucky has enough for both of us.’ Mr. McCreary thereupon resumed his seat Mr. Fithian of Illinols denounced the gov- ernment for sending federal troops into Illi- nols without first recelving a request from the governor. Mr. Myer, democrat of Lou ana, and Mr. Cannon, republican of Illinoi defended his action, declaring that the presi- dent had done his duty; that the country ex- claimed: “God bless him, what courage he has,” and that the republicans cried “amen.” The morning expired without action on the bill, and at 2:15 p. m., under the special order, the remainder of the day was devoted to business reported from the commitiee on claims. In the course of two and a half hours six relief bills were passed by the house. Then at 4:50 p. m. the house adjourned. COREANS ARE STARVING. Efforts Belng Made to Send Them a Car Load of Flour. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—Secretary Gresh- am has reccived the application referred to in the morning dispatches for a ship to transport 1,000 barrels of flour to Corea. This is the first notice the department has had that any unusual measure of distress and deprivation exists in the kingdom. As- suming that It is true the officials do not see how s0 small a quantity of grain, which the Coreans scarcely know how to use, will be of much avail in a population of about 10,000,000 people. Secretary Gresham has not vet disposed of the application. The officlals of the Corean legation are themselves taking steps looking to the ship- ment to Corea of any supplies that may be donated by the people of this country. ~For this purpose the good offices of the American Trading company of New York have been in- voked and it has been asked to look after the movement. This company, however, owns no steamers, but has branch houses In Corea and Japan. Replying to the request it has promised to do everything possible to promote the movement. The legation of- ficlals have telegraphed to San Francisco making inquiry as to rates, etc., for securing a vessel to carry the donations to Corea, but as yet no answer has been received. Three Ou: of Thirty Passed. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—The civil service commission recently held an examination of applicants for appointment to the position of inspector under the meat inspection law. These places were but recently included in the scope of the civil service law, and this was the first oxamination of candidates thereunder. Out of a total number of thirty persons who took the examination but three made sufficiently high percentages to allow them appointments, ~ This is very discourag- ing to the officials of the bureau of animal industry of the Department of Agriculture, under whose direction the Inspection of cattle slaughtered for inferstate and foreign com- merce is carried on. The law requires that the persons now holding the position of meat inspector, of whom there are probably fifty or more, shall take a civil service ex- amination, but they have not as yet been examined. Another examination of appli- cants will be held shortly, so as to increase the list of eligibles. Signed the Oklahoma Townsite BlI, WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—The president to- day approved the act recently passed by con- gress requiring railroads in the territories running over the right of way granted by the government to establish stations at all town- sites established by the Intertor department This law grew out of the contest between the Rock Island road and people living in towns in Oklahoma located by the govern- ment, the railroad refusing to stop at these towns as it had townsites at other points. It 15 believed this law will end the trouble. Restrictions on Oleomargarine. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—Representative Foreman, from the committee on agricul- ture, today made a favorable report on the bill to make oleomargarine and all other imitation dairy products subject to the laws of the state or territory into which they are transported. It is claimed that the “ariginal package” decision of the supreme court has permitted unscrupulous dealers to pack oleomargarine in original packages and thus protect it from the restrictions of the various state laws. Endod Tts Work for the Session. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—Chairman Reflly called together the committee on Pacific rail- roads for discussion of the committee’s work It was decided not to hold another meeting until noxt session, when the Reflly bill will be considered in the house. The bills intro- duced at the request of the stockholders of the Kansas Pacific consolidated to authorize suits against persons charged with diverting the trust funds will be referred to the com- mittee on judiciary, as they luvolved judicial questions. Columbia Is at luefields. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—The first official notice that the United States ship Columbia has arrived at Blueflelds came to the Navy department in a telegram from Captain Summer, brought to New Orleans last night by steamer from Bluefields. It contains an account of the happenings there up to four days ago, and the encouragiug report by Captain Summer that he anticipates no ser- fous trouble wll occur in the future. Gray's Buttalion Will Draw ¥ WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—The house com- mittee on pensions has decided that the veterans of Gray's battalion of Arkansas volunteers are entitled to the benefits of the Mexican war pension acts. This is one of the many irregular companies whose mem- bers have made claims for recognition as survivors of the Mexican campalgn, and will be one of the few whose claims have been recognized. Appointed Nuval Cadots, WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—James A Namara of Eureka, Cal, and Claude of Robinson, 1L, have been appointed cadets. nslons. Ste naval ——— CLAN GORDON EXCURSION TO BLAIR August 11, 1894, Spectal trains from Web. r street union station at 8:30 4. m. and 1230 o, @ THE_OMAHA DAILY nmé’ 'FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1894, MADE GREENBACKS TAXABLE Important Piece of Financial Legislation Gotten Through Congress, NEW DEPARTURE IN FEDERAL FINANCE States May Now Lovy Taxes on All Govern. ment Issues, but Without I tion—Half a Blllion Add, the Assessablo Valuatio WASHINGTON BUREAU OF THE BEE. 1407 F Street, N, W. WASHINGTON, Aug. 0. The only financial legislation accomplished by this congress, except the repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman act and the passage of the seigniorage bill, which re- ceived the presidential veto, is the bill to subfect fo state taxation national bank notes and United States treasury notes, which passed the house Tuesday with the senate amendments. Attempts have been made In nearly every congress since the war to sub- Ject these forms of money to taxation. The bill provides that circulating notes of national banking associations and United States legal tender notes and other notes and certificates of the United States payable on demand and circulating or intended to circulate as currency shall not be exempt from taxation under the laws of any state or territory, provided that the taxation {s exercised at the same rate and in the sam. manner as upon other property or money The three acts authorizing the lssuance of greenbacks each put in circulation $750,- 000,000, but the total amount was after- wards reduced to $345,000,000—a figure that has remained permanent, although much of the money has been lost or destroyed. Bach issuing act declared the greenbacks exempt from taxation by state or municipal authori- ties, as well as all other obligations of the United States, and under this law are the erman notes for the purchase of bullion of $150,000,000, * which were {issued under the act of 1890. There are, in round num- bers, $500,000,000 of United States notes ex- empt from taxation. Against the bill it was argued that it was an infringement upon the sovereignty of the general govern- ment to permit state and municipal authori- ties to tax its monetary issues, but on the other hand it was pointed out that the states were not permitted to discriminate against any forms of money, and that these greenbacks should be placed on the same basis as gold and silver. COREA'S POSTAL SERVICE. Little interruption to the transmission of the United States mails can be caused by the war over Corea, and no apprehension or delay of any sort is entertained by officials of the Postoffice department. Corea has no regular postal system, and such crude ser- vice as is maintained is either under the authority of the Japanese government or through private enterprise. There are three postoffices In the kingdom, at Fusam-Po, Genzanshin and Jinsen, which are under Japanese jurisdiction. All other arrange- ments for carrying malls are made by pri- vate business establishments, as in China beyond Shanghai. The amount of mail transmitted between Corea and this country is naturally very small, and is forwarded with the mails sent from Japan. A dispatch pouch Is sent regularly by our legation at Seoul, Corea’s capital, to Yokohama, and reaches the United States three or four times a month. Its transportation from Seoul to Yokohama is accomplished solely through arrangements effected by the State department. Steps were taken last spring by the Corean government, through its lega- tion officials here, to secure all necessary in- formation preparatory to admission into the universal postal union, but since then no ac- tion has been taken. BRYAN'S RECENT CALLING. Congressman _Hainer says the announce- ment of Mr. Bryan's candidacy for the senate reminds him of the story which runs as follows: A gentleman visiting a sleepy southern town was very anxious to be called in time to attend the divine services on Sabbath day, and was assured that if he started with the ringing of the second bell he would be there in time. On Sunday morning he was awakened, and was under the impression in his half dosing sleep that he had heard the bell ring repeatedly. Rush- ing down he inquired of the colored servant it that was the second bell which he had heard. He was answered: ‘“No, sah. That am the third ringing of the fust bell.” The parallel between the old man's experience and the frequent calls of Mr. Bryan's literary bureau on himselt is apparent. Postmasters appointed: Iowa—Vernon, Van Buren county, Hattie A. Bhrman, vice Mrs. 8. E. Fulton, resigned. South Dakota—Cavour, Beadle county, M. E. Flanigan, vice S. L. Schofield, removed. Postoffices established: Towa—Idell, Wood- bury county, Janle Bush, commissioned postmistross. South Dakota—Ponca, Frank M. Griswold, commissioned master. Patents have been granted as follows: To Nebraskans—Gustav Andreen, Omaha, shut- ter worker and fastener; John M. Barclay, Kearney, wire fencing tool; Friedrich W. Wittkowskl, Omaha, automatic railway switch. To lowans—Zerah L. Hayden, Cedar Rap- ids, shears; Abraham_Kile, Mount Auburn, wire splicing device; William Louden, Fair- fleld, pulley block; Daniel I. Lybe, Sidney, journal bearing; Samuel H. Meredith, West Liberty, harrow; Charles S. Mosely, as- signor o Dubuque Specialty Machine works, Dubuque, protector for endless chain cutter mortising machine; William Neal, Washing- ton, assignor of Advance Thresher company, Battle Creek, Mich., threshing machine; Martin C. and Z. S. Randleman, Carlisle, hog pen; Nick Weller, Des Moines, com- pound lever lifting jack. To South Dakotans—Godfried Laube, Hu- ron, assignor one-half to J. Hyman, Del Rio, Tex., steam coffee or.tea pot. Gregory county, post- BELL COMPANY WORKING A SCHEME. Proposed Amendment to the Patent Laws Will Extend Its Lifo Seventeen Years. WASHINGTON, Aug, 9.—Representative Childs of Tilinols has presented a memorial in the house protesting against proposed patent legislation on the ground that it Is in the interests of the American Bell Telo- phone company. The memorial is signed by Charles U. Aldrich, who was solicitor general under the last administration, and asserts that by several bills introduced in congress an attempt has been made to se- cure an amendment to the revised statutes so0 that & domestic patent shall not be lim- ited in Its duration by the expiration of a | foraign patent unless the patent in the for- eign country has been granted prior to the date of the filing of the application in this country. He claims that the American Bell Telephone company is vitally interested in this proposed legslaticn and a grest wrong would be done the American people should the law be changed. He cites a number of patents for which applications have been filed and says the legislation proposed will prolong the life of the Bell Telephone com- pany's moncpoly fir seventeen years from the dite of its last patent, March 7, 1893 He suggests legislation relating in express torms that the domestic patents shall expire at the same time as the forelgn patent, with- out reference to the time when the applica- tion was made. He sugegsts that the mo- nopoly of a patent shill cease seventeen years after it first came into use, without reference to the time when the patent was allowed or issued. He also suggests that patent controversies should be appealed di- rectly to the supreme court that they might secure a final settlement as early as possible A Ill|c the \Illlrrul IAIIHI Laws. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—Representative Doolittle of Washington bas introduced a bill to authorize any person authorized to enter lands under the mineral laws to enter lands that are chiefly valuable for building stone wunder the provisions of the act for placer mining Deadlock on th migration Vil WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—~The conferees on the tmmigration bill met today and adjourned after two hours' discussion without reaching any agreement o Confirmed by the Senate. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9—The se executive session today, confirmed th: ate, in nom T ination of Henty, 8 Priest to be United States distriot im\w for the_ eastern dis. trict of Missourl; nhes: Amos M. Thayer of Missourl to be United States circuit judge for the Bighth fudicial district, and Lugher M. Embry to be postiaster af Shelbyville, 1, ey W SENATE LAUKED A QUORUM, Discnsslon on Mexican Votoerans, Early Exe- cutive Sesslof antd Adjournment. WASHINGTON, A, 9.—At 1:15 the sen- ate went into exesutive session, the reason apparently being.to relleve the tension over the tariff situation The senate madg an effort to dispose of the Chinese trealy In executive session, but did not succead, owing to the absenc of a quorum. Oh atcount of the absenc of a large number of senators, who are expected to return’ tomorrow, the treaty was postponed until then, and the senate adjourned after belng in exe only about half an hour . Before going into cxecutlve session the house bill modifying and partly repealing the revised statutes requiring proof of sub- sequent loyalty before yensions or bounty lands are granted to Mexican war veferans was discussad, Mr. Hill asked if the bill was to remove the last vestige of political disability against these veterans, and was answerad in the afirmative by Mr. George. Mr. Platt opposed the bill on the ground and there were thousands of these old claims and suggested that as democrats complained of the present pension list, this would be a good time to call a halt. The matter went over without action. The senate went into executive session, and at 1:40 adjourned until tomorrow. M o CORN CROP, n Came Two M Just in Time. WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—In view of the uncertain state of our corn crop the follow- ing reports dated August 1 to the State department from Consul General Crittenden at Mexico s of interest: “Up to the 1st of July it was thought the corn crop would be a failure and entail much suffering and make further demands upon the treasury of this country to supply from the United States the deficiency of the government to save many persons from starving. In July many rains fell over the greater part of this republic, even where none had fallen in several years. It is now believe that more than half a crop will be grown. The railroad officials have been en- couraged to the belief that their business will be much improved by the late rains. The rainy season was almost two months later than last season.' Rainy Sons: nths Late, but Osceola Brevities, OSCEOLA, Neb., Aug. 9.—(Special to The Bee.)—Osceola’s board of village trustees have just held a mecting and quarantined the town on account of diphtheria and scar- let fever, and all persons in houses where they have had the diseases are to keep in the house for thirty days. The Polk county normal s now in session at Osceola. Usually it has been held for two weeks, but on account of these good old democratic times it was thought best to only have a one weel’s session this year. Jounty Superintendent Kepner Is doing his best to make it a success, and the lectures by State Superintendent Goudy and Drof. Cor- bett of York were excellent. ~Dr. Johnson of Table Rock will deliver a lecture tonight and the Institute will close on Saturday. Judge T. H. Saunders, who has been ab- sent in the east for the benefit of his health, and had been gone three months, has returned very much improved, and his friends would hardly - know him now, he looks so much better than when he went away. The republican county convention will be hold on Saturday afternoon. Dr. P. C. Johnson will speak to the boys and tell them why they ought to be republicans more now than ever. Seciemigu s 4 Left Little Corn in Fillmore. EXETER, Neb., Aug. 9.—(Special to The Bee)—The drouth, §till continues, and the last vestige of a prospect for saving even a small per cent of the corn crop fs gone. A Iighted match could be applied to almost any field in this section of the country and the fodder would burn almost like a stubble fleld. Captain Ashby of Beatrice, the populists’ great gun of the state, spoke here Monday night to a mixed crowd of democrats, re- publicans and populists. The mill elevator has again changed hands, Charles Raymond retiring and B. C. Ragan taking his pla In spite of the terrible severity of the times, Exeter will do some building this fall in the way of a couple of new business houses. Messrs. Willlams & Benedict, the hardware firm that was burned out in Exe- ter's recent fire, have purchased the I. T. Powell lot, and will at once commence the erection of a one-story building 22x60 feet. — Will Pay All Cla FREMONT, Aug. 9.—(Special to The Bee.) —Th> excitem nt oe- the failure f the Fa k eye commission house still continues and although no business is being done the walk In front of the room is crowded with those baving claims against the company. Man ager Coman was at his post this morning and said he had assurances from the operator at the central office in Omaha that all claims will soon be pald in full and business re- sumed. The amount of the company's in- debtedness at this place is about $50,000. Ed Renkin, postmaster and publisher of the Hooper Sentinel, was the first to begin legal action to secure his claim, which he places at $4,144.25, and an attachment was issued and the Commercial National bank gar- nished. L. B. Coman, the local manager, got out an attachment for $180, the amount due him on salary, and W. W. Dreyfoos also begun a sult for $200. No blame is at- tached to Manager Coman for the result of the enterprise. Fremont News Notes. FREMONT, Aug. 9.—(Special to The Bee.) —A telegram was received last night from Frank Cunningham, one of the four boys who ran away from Fremont Monday. The dispatch is dated at Kearney and says: “I was kidnaped in Fremont Monday. Would like to get home.” He says nothing of his assoclat No stock Is taken in the kid- naping business. Miss Eoline Clark was elected secretary of the Grant Sarsaparilla company last even- ing to fill the vacancy caused by the resig- nation of Dr. Devries. A democratic county convention for the purpose of electing delegates to state and congressional conventions has been called to meet at the court house at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, August 21, The primaries will be held on the preceding Monday evening. Burglars Plead Guilty, FAIRMONT, Neb:/ ‘Aug. 9.—(Speclal to The Bee.)—Last night Sherift Porter of Fill- more county retursed. from Oxford with two prisoners in_custody, Herbert Cocheram and George Clark, hoth of this place, charged with robbing the hhrllware store of A. B Small & Co. of this-place one night last week and carrying .pff razors, knives and revolvers. They hgd a hearing this morning and pleaded guilty afld were sent to the county jail at Gensvd to await the next term of court e Franklin Smmmer Schoo FRANKLIN, NobiUAug. 9.—( The Be:)—The sumindr school for teachers which has been Held here during the past month will close this-week, and the county institute will begin mixt week. The county convemtian of the populists will be held here Saturday. The chances are favorable for the nomination of Representa- tive Dimmick for another term. To Sue an Alege ST. PAUL, Neb., Aug. 9. Bee)—The county commissioners yesterday instructed the county attorney to at once commence sult against the defaulting ex. county treasurer, A. W. Girmaer, and his bondsmen for amount due the county. His shortage is between $18,000 and $19,000, of which about $2,700 is due the county, balance the state, (Special to The Fatal Case HASTINGS, Aug The Bee.)—Florenc (Special Telegram to the 8-year-old daughier of Sherift Harris, died this morning of diphtheria. The Board of Health is taking steps to prevent a spread of the disease. - The water at Courtland is as clear as a erystal and temperature perfect. EXPENSIVE FIRE AT LINCOLN Fullivan Tracsfer Company's Numerous Stables and Btook Burned. WATER PRESSURE NOT STRONG ENOUGH Large Quantities of Feed Lost—Tlare At- tributed to Ingendinries, s the Bulld- Ings W Al Sides When Discovered, cre Ablaze LINCOLN, Aug. 9.—(Special to The Bee.) The city was alarmed by a chorus of whistles and fire bells about 2 o’clock this morning, and the fire department, hurrying 6ut North Ninth street, found the big barns and stables of the Sullivan Transfer company a mass of flames. The barn was a frame structure and being filled with hay, straw and other Inflammable materials, it burned like so much tinder. The alarm was turned in by B. L. Adams, who states that when he arose the building was on fire in front, fn the and on both sides, which gives rise to t suspicion that it was the work of incen- Three men who were sleeping in the barn at the time were awakened by the smoke and devoted the task of freeing the horses, of which there were sixteen head in the building. All but five head were got out, but some of them ran back Into the flames. A valuable animal, the property of Councilnan Daily, was among those burned. Two mules and a cow were also cremated The firemen made a quick response, but it was some time before they could get water after the hose was attached, and they could do nothing towards saying the building. Be- sldes the live stock there was a large quan- tity of feed in the building, which was lost. Several valuable wagons and all the har- ness except one set were also burned. The bullding was the property of 0. P. Dinges and was valued at $3,000; insurance, $2,000. The contents destroyed were valued at $3.000; insurance, $1,400. During the the fire tlie heat and sparks set fire to a frame residence adjoining occupied by Henry Hamilton, and it and its contents were a total loss. The building was valued at $500 and the contents at $200. The residence of B. C. Mills and its contents, worth $1,000, were also burned, as was that of E. Dolan and its contents, valued at $1,200. The total loss, as nearly as can be estimated, is about $10,000, partially insured. FOR CRIMINAL William Strine was at the Instance of Mrs. Dena Craw charged with criminal lib:l. The com- plainant Is the wife of Frank W. Craw, and she states that the def:ndant headed a communication to the chief of which it was stated that the plaintift wa guilty of using profane anl sbsecne lenguage | and scandalizing the neighborhood and ask- ing the police authorities w0 srdar her to remove from the nefghborhood. This com- munication, which it appears was signed by about twenty others of the neighbors sho claims the defendant showed tc J. Decker and divers other »ersons, thereby injuring her . reputation and Dbriaging her into disrepute. AS TO SPECIAL COURSES. Inasmuch as there has been a tendency on the part of some of the students of the university to take advantage of the privilege given them of taking special courses or in some cases part courses, the regents have thought best to make public the rules gov- erning the matter, which will hereafter be rigidly adhiered to. The ruies are as fol- lows: Students will be permitted to c or partial work on the following only: Students of mature years, for degrees. with a definite object to which the special course shall clearly tend, and students in the university de- partment of law, art and-music wishing to carry partial courses in some univers group, will be permitted to carry sp coursés or to select studies under advice from the proper authorities. Students who must “work their through the university and stude to ill health, “or who have spec ical defects that make full work im- ssible, will be excused from full work and permitted to select studies under ad- vice from the proper authorities. Men and women of maturity who to enroll for special work in a given de- partment as a means of general culture will be permitted to do so under advife from the head of the department interested and from the proper university authority Teachers in Lincoin and the vicinity may always enroll for such work as they can carry successtully in addition to their duties as instructors. Instructors and employes of the university may enroll for less than full work and for special studies, under advice from the proper authority. Students carrying special or partial work under these ruies must secure an avevage grade of 85 per cent In the studies pursued. All speclal students must be regularly matriculated as students in the universit that ls, pay the fee of $5, which will entitle them o take speclal work for a period of four years. LINCOLN IN BRIEF. Chancellor Canfield, president of the Lin- coln branch of the Society for the Suppres- sion of Vice, has received the report of the work of the society for the quarter ending August 1, giving the number of arrests at elght, with convictions in all but one case, and the aggregate fines at §570. The prin cipal part of the work just now is in the line of clearing the railways of disreputable news agents. In the district court yesterday attorney formally comfessed judgment jin favor of the Milwaukee Bridge and Iron works for $34,650, the amount due on the construction of the viaduct. There was a rather slim attendance at the meeting of the Prison Reform associa- tion last night, and very little business was done. The chairman of the local branch reported that the prisoners who had been liberated were belng well looked after, and that those who were out on parole had good places. The meeting adjourned to August 22, A meeting of the Labor day committees was held last night and encouraging reports of progress wera received. The Lincoln street railway agreed to donate 1% cents for every round trip ticket taken up, and the offer was accepted The graduation exerclses of the scientific class of the Lincoln Normal university were held last night. A farmer named Binford complained to the police today that his corn erib had been broken into and a quantity of corn stolen some time last night. The cave of E. H. Badger Lumber company the district court. The balance of $17,000. Adjutant General Gage was in the city for a wlile this morning looking after his corres spondence, and returned to Omaha in the afternoon. He has a good deal of business on his hands just now in preparation for the encampment. He says (hat everything is moving along satisfactorily, and that the encampment will be one of the most suc cossful ever held in the state. A special tent is to be provided for the press and all arrangements made for their comfort Articles of incorporation of the Sherman County Irrigating, Water Power and Im- diarjes, themselves to Lin Ty special conditions not candidates way! lesire the city Pearson against the has been filed In plaintiff claims a | progress of arcasted this morning | police in | in view ' known | provement company were filed with the se retary of state this afternoon. The principal place of husiness is to be at Loup City, and the business of the corporation is to be the tapplug of the Middle Loup river and fur- nishing water for the irrigation of V. nd Sherman counties, For this purpose | a dam 18 to be built across the Loup at a ']l‘ nt near Arcadia The capital stock |s $100.000, and the list of incorporators is headed with (he name of John G. Schuupp A meeting of the merbers of the Commer- cial club and all others interested in_the state falr is to be held at the Lincoln hotel Monday, when a list of special attractions will be prepared. AVORS IRRIGATION, Mocting of Cltizens to Fre Work In that Section. Neb., Aug. 9.—(Special to The Bee)—The total crop failure fn this vicinity on account of the drouth has created a strong sentiment among the farmers in favor of irrigation. Many have kept their gardens in flourishing condition with the water sup plied by wind mills, which has served as an object lesson as to the value of irrigation. Tliis Jocality s very favorably situated to irrigate cheaply, from the fact that at Kear- ney, twelve miles west of Gibbon, the canal furnishes a large amount of water, which, after being used for power purposes, is stili at sufficient elevation to be conducted through a canal or main diteh from there through Conter, Gibbon and Shelton townships on the divide ‘between Wood river and the Pla from which lateral ditches would supply the water to nearly every quarter section in these townships. The topography of the country is very favorable, there being no deep ravines or hills to inferfere. The land descends from west to east about seven feet per mile. An enthusiastic meeting was held last evening to consider a proposition from the Kearney Canal compiny, in which it is proposed that if the towns above named will vote bonds to pay the expense of th main ditch the company will supply the water to all the farmers who will dig the necessary lateral ditches, the water to cost not to exceed $1 p o annually W. C. Tillotson of Kearney addressed the meeting, stating the object and proposition. Mr. Smith, farmer at the State Industrial chool at Kearney, spoke of the great ad- antage the irrigation from the Kearney canal had been to that part of the school farm that lies below the canal. During this year of unprecedented drouth the practical benefits are very apparent. About July 10 a severe hail storm totally destroyed ex- cellent cropa of vegetables and cereals, on the ruins of which now stands a bounteous crop of millet and many kinds of vege- tables that were planted after the hail. The advantages of this water to this Institution can be realized when it is stated that even in this dry year they have raised all the vegetables “that have been required at the school. In some cases, such as cabbage, two crops are raised on the same land, and of radishes three crcps. The 225 boys, with | the attendants now at the school, consume two bushels of radishes at a single meal, d other vegetables in proportion Mr. O'B civil engineer of the Kearney | Canal company, gave a very lucid explana- tion of the construction of irrigation canals and their requirements and the extreme ease of their construction in this territory. The citizens were very much interested, and a committe of fifteen farmers was appointed to examine the Kearney camal from its source at the Platte river, near Elm creek, to its lakes in Kearney; also the farms that have used the water this and report to an adjourned meeting GIBBON M ote the GIBBON, Methodist Cump Mecting Opened. NORFOLK, Neb.,. Aug. 9.—(Special T gram to The Bee)—The north Nebraska con- feronce of ‘he Methodist Episcopal began its first annual camp meeting, under the direction of Presiding Elder A. Hodg- etts, in a beautiful grove on the banks of the Elkhorn one mile north of Norfolk. A large tent, with seating capacity for 800 people, a dining hall and an abundance of smallor tents are on the grounds. The meet- ing will continue for ten days. Dr. Barker, the evangelist from Ocean Grove, N. J., as- sisted by the ministers of the conference, will conduct the meetings, and all who come | will be agreeably entertained. AINSWORTH, Neb., Aug. 9.—(Special to The Bec.)—Harvesting around in the vienity of Ainsworth is about finished, and on the principle that *“a short horse Is soon curriet was not a big job. Some few peces of wheat were cut and bound in the good old i fashioned way, but many more were cut Wwith mowers, raked with a horse rake and will be threshed from the winnow. Many plcces were not cut at all, but were har- vested by stock being turnzd on them. Corn is looking fine. In many flelds the ears are beginning to lap over with the weight of the forming kernels. Nebraskn Pioneers Moot at York. ULYSSES, Neb., Aug. 9.—(Special Tele- gram to The Bee.)—Four thousand old set- tlers of York, Seward, Butler and Polk coun- ties met today at Lord’s grove, nine miles from here, where the four counties corner, to hold the tenth annual pienic of the Old Settler's association. Despite the heat and dust the day was made enjoyable, and a pleasant program of sports was carried out. Many were disappointed at the failure of the b ball game between Ulysses and Surprise, which was abandoned owing to an obfection to the pitcher for the Ulysses nine. mont Storo Closed. Neb., Aug. 9.—(Special Tele- Bee)—The hardware store of Colonel B. Fraker was closed today by A. S. Cogswell of Geneva. Cogswell has notes against Fraker to the amount of about $1,400, money which was used in conducting the business. The liabilities of the firm are al- together about $3,500; assets, about $4,000 Cogswell will send a representative here t rrow to look after the stock until matters aro fixed up and the stock put on sale. ¥a FAIRMONT, gram to The Distarbed by Highwaym CLAY CENTER, Neb., Aug. 9.-—(Special Telegram to The Bee.)--Hans Davis, a livery- man of this place, while returning from Edgar last night in a buggy, was approached by two men, who ordered him to halt. Not complying with this demand, they fired at Davis, the ball passing through the rim of his hat very close to his head. He returned the fire and the team, becoming frightened, ran and the assailants escaped. Coplous Showers at Gordon. GORDON, Neb,, Aug. 9.—(Special gram to The Bee)—The long drouth broken by a coplous shower this evening. This rain will make some corn, but fully three-fourths of the corn is beyond redemp tion, Hay is scaroe, but the range in the sand hills was never befter and cattle are looking fine Ini Tele- was NE KA CITY, Aug. 9.—(Spec gram to The Bee)—Another hot did great damage to what is All vegetation In this fmmediate vielnity is burned up. Rain now will help but little, Work was practically suspended today on ac- count of the Intense heat -~ Oregon Kidney Tea aches. Trial size, 25 — - Plenic at Courtland beach. 1 Tele- wind today left of crops. cures nts, nervous All dr head- BEists, They turn Green at the ball and heel black stockings. —even some of the best Wash them with Pearline, and you'll have the black color restored, though Pearline would Does that look ‘injure as the clothes ? Things like these, of hundreds \ them, all more or less important, make Pearline the best thing to wash with. 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