Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 18, 1894, Page 5

NAY HAVE ftate Board of Transportation Makes a Eid " for More Influence. SUGGESTIONS IN THE ANNUAL REPORT Anxlous to Have the Appolntment of th State Graln Inspector and Welgh- master Taken Out of the Hands of the Governor, LINCOLN, Dec. 17.—(Special.)—A portion of the blennlal report of the State Board of Transportation s in the hands of the printers and the document will soon be given to the public. One ot the recommendations made by the board concerns the office of state grain inspector. As the law now stands this officer is appointed by the governor, but all his reports are made to and his duties under the supervision of, the Board of Transporta- tion, The recommendation of the board Is that the grain inspector and weighmaster be both appointed by the board and a certain sum appropriated by the legislature for their salaries, At present it fs a fee office. Heretofore It has been run in a-very unsatis- factory manner and the board believes that the efficiency of the service would be greatly fncreased hy the action suggested. There has been of late considerable talk indulged in by Grand Army men in regard to, re-electing Hon. Church Howe as depart- ment commander. In Lincoln his re-election has been advocated by Farragut and Belk- nap posts. Appomattox post, No. 214, how- ever, appears strongly opposed to this move, and at a recent meeting of the post the fol- lowing was passed: Resolved, As it Is the unwritten law of the Grand' Army of the Republic that the high honors of the national and depart- ments shall not be worn but one term by the same comrade, and as the life of one closes with the span of life of our com- rade, therefore we, as a post, are opposed to the re-election of any comrade to any office in the gift of the department encamp- ment of Nebraska. Today Governor Crounse honored the re- quisition of Governor Altgeld of Illinois for one William Banks, alias Graham, now un- der arrest at Omaha. On March 1 Banks, in company with “John Dutton, Willlam Me- Gowan and King Willlam, alias Black Hus- sar, made an assault upon Policeman Cass Smith In Chicago, and robbed him of his star, revolver and pouch for the same. The gang was indicted, tried and convicted in Cook county. Banks subsequently escaped, and has been at large ever since, until cor- ralled in Omaha by Chief Seavey. In the supreme court James Kelly, plain T in error, appeals a case which the Ne- braska Exposition association won against him in the district court of Lancaster county. 1t appears from the filing that on December 27, 1889, Kelly signed an agreement to pay $100, provided the Nebraska State fair was located in Lincoln for five years, and fafled {u pay the same. The exposition company ecured judgment for $126 in the lower court. John W. Percival, water commissioner of Lincoln, s in the supreme court with an appeal Involving his rights and powers as such commissioner. Subsequent to his elec- tion Percival appointed one Worthington as engineer, and on May 9, 1804, Mayor Ausiin W. Weir removed Worthington and ap- pointed A. L. Quay to the position. Percival set up in the lower court that the mayor had exceeded his authority, but the court ruled in favor of the mayor. A mass meeting of Lincoln citizens has been called for next Wednesday evening at the United States court room to discuss the prospect of securing the location of the state fair for the ensuing five years. To the call for the assembly is affixed the signatures of nearly every prominent business man in the clty. Bids for furnishing the material to be used In the proposed extensions of city water mains were opened in the office of the water commissloners today. There were thirteen bidders, and the range of prices showed that there was no very successful combination in the deal. Allen J. Prentice, Chicago repre- sentative of R. D. Wood & Co., Philadelphi; manufacturers of the Matthews hydrant, wa: present and submitted a bid for Baldwin & Bros. that appeared to be the best on pipe and hydrants. P. S. Beardsley, stenographer in the office 'of the Board of Transportation, will leave tomorrow for a visit to La Porte, Tex. Mr. Beardsley has been suffering for several weeks from some temporary ailment that necessitates rest acd change of climate. During his absence Mrs, Beardsley will per- ' form the ‘duties of her husband’s office. It is given on the word of Health Officer Howe that there is less suffering from pov- erty-n this city than for several years in the past, as the charitable ladies are on the alert. He attributes the fact, however, to the fav- orable weather that has prevailed since early fall, and says he dreads the approach of the inevitable cold snap. Wayno Y, M. U. A, Workers. WAYNE, Neb., Dee. 16.—(Spectal)—The Fifth district conference of the Young Men's !Christian assoclation of district No. 8 of Nebraska, was held at Wayne Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday afternoon and even- ing sessions were held in the Lutheran church, and after an address of welcome by Pastor Kunkleman and response, those pres- ent listened with interest to the discussion of the Young Men's Christian assoclation ‘work among college and rafiroad men, com- mercial travelers, boys, the Indlan and for- elgn speaking men, which was engaged in by Messrs. Van Gaasbeck, Fisher, Maikell and Lovering. Instructive and helpful meet- Ings were held for the boys, ladies and men. At 3 o'clock Sunday a m®n's mass meeting was held at the Baptist church, which was ably addressed by Mr. Haven of Omaha. The farewell meeting at the opera house was well attended and steps were taken to form ® young men’s bible class, tending towards the organization of a Young Men's Christian assoclation in Wayne, with reading, bath rooms and gymnasium. Heuvy Kalu ut superior. SURPRISE, Neb., Dec. 17.—(Speclal)—A steady rain fell here all day Saturday, the first for several months. This, together with the late fall of snow, has wet the ground down several inches, which will do a great deal of good. Modern Woodmen of America elected the following officers for the incoming year: Drummond, counsel; James L. Smith viser; 8. R. Neal, banker; D, R. Leard, es- cort; W. H. Greenslet, cerk; H, J. Crapen- hoft, watchman; Willlam Crapenhoft, Dr, 8. C. Beede, examining physician; C. Goldsmith, J. 0. Phillup, George S. Schrader, managers. Several individuals of Surprise and the ladies :l.tlm Women's Christian Temperance union ve been collecting contributions of clothing and provisions for the destitute people in the western part of tho state. They have met with splendid success, and the goods are now ready for shipment. One Hundred Injunctions Issued. ASHLAND, Neb., Dec. 17.—(Special)—A. B. Fuller, representing the Ashland Mill and Blectric Light company, caused 100 injunc- tions to be placed in the hands of Frank MWhitlock to be served on the individual men employed by Swift and Company at their ice lant, restrainiog themi from taking or caus- ng o be taken any water from the com- pany’s mill pond. The cause of this action on the part of the il company is peculiar, in view of the fact that the Wahoo was on the raise Saturday night, o the backup flowed into the ice pond of the Swift Company. A great deal of trouble is now anticipated before the matter 48 finally settled, although Saturday it looked wery much as if it had been quietly arranged. Domise of Adam McPherson. EMERSON, Neb., Dec. 17.—(Special)— Adam McPherson, aged 54 years, died yes- terday very suddenly of heart disease. He has been & resident of this section for 18 " rs. The funeral occurred from the Pres- rlan church, Addrossed by Bishop Bonacum. FALLS CITY, Neb, Dee. 17.—(Speclal)— hop Bonacum of Lincoln was in the city ver Sunday and held services at the Cath- church. After service he held a meet- in the cburch, in which he advised the congregation to pay in the money that they subscribed for the erection of the convent which was bullt four years ago, and the ters of York, Neb., would buy the cofivi and pay them back all the money they have invested. L. A. Ryan, L. Wirth, Judge Coppe and Judge Frank Martin were ap- pointed as the committee to look up the sale. Since the convent has been built there has been school but two years, and it is a great expense to the congregation of the church. Nebraska Veterans to Meet. TECUMSEH, Neb,, Dee. 17.—(Speclal.)— The surviving members of the two Nebraska regiments, Grand Army of the Republic, will meet In_reunion in this city Friday and Sat- urday, December 28 and 20. The members of the local posts and reliet corps arc mak- ing arrangements to properly entertain them. Mrs, Katie A. Boyle, wife of R. P. Boyle, died at her home here Tuesday, aged 29 years, 8 months and 12 days. The funeral was held at the Catholic church Friday | morning, Rev. Fathers Willlam Murphy and Fitzgorald officlating. The remains shipped to Evaston, TIL, for burial. District court s again in session, having been adjourned from Thursday noon. Judge J. E. Bush is In the chair. Johnson county was visited by a good rain Saturday. Mrs. R. Tecumseh, OKI. Ernest Roberts fs home from a business trip to Kingfisher, Okl E. Speich, formerly of this city, now ot Washington, D. C., has been visiting in the city, ¥ Wahneta counctl, Independent Order of Red Men, gave a very enjoyable ball and banquet at the opera house Thursday even- ing. Sirs. Belle Tibbetts of Omaha Is the guest of Mrs. A. Brundage. The young people of the Christian church held a “conundrum” sociable at the church Friday evening which proved a very enjoy- able affair. were W. McKee Is visiting a son in Ord Br ORD, Neb, Dec. 17.—(Special)—The Christian Endeavor unlon of the counties of Howard, Valley, Greeley and Sherman held their fifth semi-annual convention in the Presbyterian church Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 14, 15 and 16. The union represents thirteen socleties, with a membership of about 500. There was a large attendance of delegates and much interest manifested in the work of the convention. The following officers were elected for the ensuing half year: B. G. Taylor of Ash- ton, president; L. [W. Studley of North Loup, vice president; Miss Mallel Horr of Ord, corresponding secretary; Miss Ida L. Sheldon of North Loup, secretary and treas- urer. Lyons News Note LYONS, Neb, Dec. 17.—(Special)—A heavy rain fell here Saturday, beginning about 2 p. m. and continuing until 8 last night. About thirty men were engaged all last week on the water works. The public schools of this (Burt) count have organized an ‘“oratorical contest, which will be held in Lyons March 1. A large delegation of teachers of this county will attend the State assoclation at Lincoln this month. There seems to be considerable excitement on the reservation over the proposed railroad to be built across the country. Several cap- italists are looking out for townsites, loca- tions, etc. gl Unkn n Found Dead. PLATTE CENTER, Neb., Dec. 17.—(Special Telegram.)—This morning a man was found dead about four miles morth of here on the bank of Elm creek. He was well dressed in a suit of gray clothes, but on examination by the coroner no identification papers were to bo found. So far no one in this vicinity has recognized the remains. A jury was summoned to view the body and decide the causo of death. Oakland Elevator Burned. OAKLAND, Neb.,, Dec. 17.—(Special)— Yesterday morning Frank Backus lost his large elevator by fire, Loss, $1,000; insur- ance in Omaha Fire of Omaha, $400. It con- tained corn fodder and considerable grain. The Craig Times has changed hands and Mr. Secord, late of Omaha, succeeds B. A. Browster this week. . Argabright Marder Trial On. AUBURN, Neb., Dec. 17.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The trial of J. W. Argabright com- menced this afternoon. The regular panel of jurymen was exhausted about 4 o'clock and a special venire was issued to the sherlff and he started out to gather up fifty jurymen. It is expected the jury will be completed: to- MOrTow. Irrigation Conventlon Delegates. HOLDREGE, Neb., Dec. 17.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The following delegates were ap- pointed to attend the state irrigation conven- tion at Kearney tomorrow: E. D. Einsel, J. I Rhes, E. G. Titus, A. P. Briekson, C. ©. Page, C. H. Roberts, F. H, Porter, Frank Halgren, L. C. Huck and W. H. Mills. To Survey an irrigating Ditehi COLUMBUS, Neb., Dec. 16.—(Special Tele- gram.)—A surveying party conmsisting of Messrs. Kittel and Engineers Gates, Nelson and Woosley start tomorrow morning to sur- vey a route for the irrigation canal, expect- ing to start about eight miles west. Young NEBRASKA CITY, Dec. 17.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Frank Walbridge, aged 15, while hunting yesterday, had his left hand almost entirely blown off by the accidental discharge of his gun. His arm and shoulder were also filled with shot. Small Blaze ot Graud Tsland, GRAND ISLAND, Neb, Dec. 17.—(Spe- clal Telegram.)—Fire today destroyed the small cottage of Carl Peterson. It s sup- posed to be the work of incendiaries. e Good men are not needed in congress more than good food is in the houschold. The best food is made with Dr. Price's Baking Powder. ———— FOR THE STATE FAIR. Rousing Mooting of Tusiness Men to Be Held This Evening. The jobbers of Omaha held’ a spirited meeting at the Commercial club rooms last night In the interests of the project to secure the state fair and a race assoclation for this city. The utmost enthusasm prevailed, every man present being earnest in his advocacy and endorsement of ths scheme and expressing a willingness to do his full share toward insuring its success, No definite ac- tion was taken, but after a vig:rous dis- cussion of the subject the consensus of opinfon was that all that was necessary to assure the success of the enterprise was a rousing big meeting at the club rcoms this evening, when the various committees will report on the propress made in securing subscriptions. With a full meeting of all interested business men, the jobbers assert there can be no fallure—that instead of rais- ing the stipulated $50,000, twice that sum should be raised withcut leaving the rooms, and thus show to the people of the state that Omaha is determined, in earnest and capable of achieving whatsoever it sezs proper to take hold cf. If the opportunity which now presents itself, they thought, is allowed to go by unimproved, the business men will have no one to blame but themselves. There- fore every business man with an interest in the revival of the city's trade at is urged to be on hand tom:rrow evening. ———— - The popularity of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the high esteem in which it is held leads us to belleve it to be an article of great worth and merit. We have the ple lire of giving the experience of three promi- nent citizens of Redondo Beach, Cal. ‘In the use of the remedy. Mr. A. V. Trudell says: “I have always recelved prompt relief when I used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.” Mr. James Orchard says: “I am satisfled that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cured my cold.” Mr. J. M, Hatcher says: “For three years I have used Chamberl Cough Rem- ody in my family and its results have always been satisfactory. - = Miss Stevenson Silghtly Better, ASHEVILLE, N. C., Dec. 17.—Miss Stev- enson, daughter of the vice president, was & little better yesterday and the vice presi- dent left for Wi to velaln & fow There was no ge In Mise Steven- condition ladt might or this morning. Daniel Webster and John Stark Honored by the New Hampehire People. DONE IN MARBLE FOR THE NATION Statues Erectea and Ready for the Formal Presentation Thursday Afternoon — Story Showing Two Sides of Champ Clark’s Character. WASHINGTON BUREAU OF THE BEE. 1407 F Street, N. W WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. This afternoon, in Statuary hall, the hand- some room formerly used by tho house of representatives, a large force of workmen rolled big boxes before the granite b: prepared for the statues, removed the wooden coverings from the marble efgies of Daniel Webster and John Stark, and then elevated them to their positions. The state of New Hampshire contributes these exquisite works of art to Statuary hall. It is not generally known that Daniel Webster was born in New Hampshire, and it #s discreditable to the state of Massachusetts that she has not long since claimed space in Statuary hall for Daniel Webster, the greatest statesman ever sent to the American congress by the Old Bay state. On Thursday afternoon these statues will be unveiled in the presence of a distinguished audience. The principal ad- dress of the occasion will be delivered by Senator Cushman M. Davis of Minnesota, and it is fair to presume that the oration will be a literary gem, for Senator Davis Is regarded as one of the most scholarly men in the senate today. The senate committee on appropriations has been investigating the cause of the in- creased estimates for the expenses of the Department of Justice, and a remarkable discovery has been made. It appears that the increase of the tax on whisky from 90 cents to $1.10 per gallon has aroused the cupidity of a number of men who could not see enough to tempt them to violate the law at the lower figure. They have become will- ing to take greater risks for the greater gain promised, and the internal officers have been making so many arrests of retailers and others handling “‘moonshine” whisky in small towns and villages that the ordinary facilities of the courts have not been suffi- clent to keep pace with them. All through the “‘moonshine” region in North Carolina, Georgla, East Tennessee and Alabama, viola: tions of the Internal revenue laws have been on the increase since the tax on whisky was raised, and it is keeping the government officers on the jump to attend to all the illicit whisky cases that they discover, be- sides keeping the courts extraordinarily busy in trying those that are brought before her CONCERNING CHAMP CLARK. A newspaper writer came here recently on a visit from his home in Michigan. To a local paper he contributes the following in- teresting story: here are two sides to the life of every man. Saturday afternoon I was sitting in the gallery of the house of representatives, like David Copperfield, ‘“‘recording prophe- sies that were never fulfilled and lintening to_explanations that were only meant to mystify,” when one, whose face to me was a new one, arose and at once began to take a prominént part in the debate. His naturally droll way of saying things that appeared to be funny to every one except himself soon had the house in an uproar. During the course of his remarks, Mr. Boutelle, who has a peculiar way of his own of interjecting sentences Into other men’'s speeches, began his old practice, Although this must be annoying, I felt a. little sorry for him when the big blue-eyed fellow turned on him with the savage re- ou keep your mouth shut. You have more mouth and less brains than any other man who ever sat in the American congress. I wondered who this savage fellow could be, and out of curiosity inquired of my neighbor. ~ He said: “That's Champ I thought no mon= of the incident until it was recalled to my mind several hours later by the sight of the big, square shoul- ders, smooth face, plercing blue eyes and stern Jaw of the sivage fellow aforesaid. This time I was sitting in a down town restaurant and had Just glven my order; the speaker of the afternoon was just en- tering the door, closely followed by a little ragged newsbov, with a bundle of papers under one arm and his cap under the other. He had a bright, but pale face, and looked like one who was undergoing a new ex- perience. I soon grasped the situation, for the big fellow turned, as the little one hesi- tated and sald, in a ‘cheery voice: ‘'ome o, son, and we'll have a good feast.’’ Thus reassured, the boy followed briskiy down the long room and drop) his cap and papers on the floor by the $ide of the chair indicated by a wave of the big fel- low’s hand. Fifteen minutes later he was eating very much after the manner of James J. Corbett, who eats like a grist mill. Hon. Champ Clark, member of congress, who is said to have 'worn two guns in his belt at the age of 16, they being necessary to keep Kentucky pupils within bounds of the rules of a country school; who shot a man while attending the Kentucky uni- yersity; who was president of a college at 23; who cut a man’s throat somewhat for insult given, and who had jusi sat upon Mr. Boutelle In'vigorous style, was, in addi- tion to all this, a philanthropist.” As he watched that boy eat there was more hap- rlness and contentment written in the stern ines of his honest face than I imagine there would be if he had received an ova- tion from the house of representatives. T had seen two sides. BOOSTING FOR CHARLEY CONNOYER Tobias Castor is here to urge the appoint- ment of Charles Connoyer to be postmaster at Omaha. Mr. Castor callsd at the Post- office department this morning, but Post- master General Bissell had not reached the city, and hence nothing could be done. Mr. Castor will see the postmaster gencral to- morrow, and expresses the belief that his candidate will be appointed. Sec:etary Mor- ton 1s also in favor of Connoyer, and the en- dorsements of the county committee are also on file in his behalf. Altogether, his case is a strong one, and, it seems quite likely that Boyd and Rustin will be dropped from con- sideration in the case, as was stated some two weeks ago. Mr. Castor will remain here until Thursday, and will probably see the presi- dent in Connoyer's interest before leaying for home. He also has some matters requiring his attentlon in the Indlan office and Pension office which will be attended to on Wednes- day. IN A GENERAL WAY. The fact that forgery has been committed in the case of the postofice applications for Marion, Ia., becomes more and more ap- parent. Montgomery Bell of Marion, whose name was recently appended (0 a leiter en- dorsing Candidate Shanklin, has written to a personal friend in Washington to have the case investigated and to demand that the postmaster general send a secret service agent to thoroughly probe the matter. Mont- gomery Bell has written letters in opposi- tion to the appointment of Shanklin, and the forged lefter purports to come from him, withdrawing the charge and endorsing Shanklin. Democratic National Committee- man Richardson of Iowa, who has been here some days on other matters, will leave for Davenport tomorrow. He has not looked into this forgery case, believing that the Postoffice department will altend to it with- out any suggestions or assistance from men in_political ‘life. In compliance with a request from Chan- cellor J, H. Canfield of the Nebraska State university of Lincoln, Congressman Mercer is now endeavoring to secure the detail of an officer of the navy to that institution for the instruction of the students in mechanical engineering. Congressman Melklejobn was on the floor of the house during the proceedings today. Mr. Meiklejohn is in excellent health and said he is feeling in first-class condition. The supreme court of the United States today issued an order restoring the case of the Missour| Pacific Railway company against the State of Nebraska to call for argument before & full beach of nine judges. This case was argued two weeks ago today before elght justices of the supreme court, the state of Nebraska being represented by Attorney Geu- eral Hastings It is not likely that the case will be again argued during this term of the court, as it will be practically impossible to get a full bench to hear the representation. Congressman Mercer and wif> will tomor- row take apartments at the Concord, where Senator Manderson resides. The postofice at Nompareil, Hox Butte county, Neb., has been discontinued. Mail will go to Hemingtord. . The National bank.af,St. Joseph, Mo. been approved as resetye agen. for the First Natlonal bank ot PaWheo City, Neb., and the Union Natfonal Bmmk of Omaha as a re- serve agent for tha glowa State National bank of Sioux City, fa. Comptroller Eckels has pronounced the’ €izens’ National bank of Madison, 8. D., {n=atrent, and on December 12 placed it in the hands of J. Leslie Thompson, recelver, has WE EAT TOOMUCH SUGAR. php— Bulletin of the Agricnitural Department on Fi Consamption. WASHINGTON, D#¢. 17.—The nutritive value and cost of f6odk'ls discussed at length in a bulletin of the Akricultural department, based on Investigation-made by the bureau | of animal industry, ;; The results of these | studies, says the bulletin, confirm the general | impression of hygienists that our diet Is one- sided and that we eat too much. Owing to | the large consumption in this country of sugar and the large quantities of fat meats, the food which we actually eat has relatively too little protein and too much fat, starch and sugar. It is found that the protein on ordinary meats, fish and milk is readily and completely digested, that of vegetable foods is much less completely digested than of animal foods. One-fourth or one-third of Dpotatoes, whole wheat and rye flour may escape digestion and thus be useless for nourishment, and one-sixth of the protein of wheat flour, corn meal, peas and beans may be assumed to be undigested when cooked and eaten in the usual way. “Of the meat exports in the market,” con- tinues the report, “some contain very little and some contain no material which builds tissue or ylelds energy. Animal foods gratify the palate In many ways which the vegetable foods do not, and what is per- haps of greater weight Is regulating the actual usage of communities by whose de- mand the prices are regulated. They sat- isfy a real need by supplying protein and fats, which vegetable foods lack.” PUSTAL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. A Change by Which Omaba and Other Large Citles Arn Not Affected. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—The next regu- lar examination for admission to the classi- fied postal service will be held at all of the free delivery offices on the first Saturday of June, with the exception of the following offices that were classified prior to January 5, 1893: Chicago, Cincinnatl, Columbus, 0., Dallas, Tex., Dayton, 0., Den- ver, Des Moines, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Mich., Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los An- geles, Louisville, Ky., Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Oak- land, Cal., Omaha, Portland, Ore., Providence, I, St. Louls, St. Paul, Minn., San Fran- 0 and Toledo. In these offices examinations will be as heretofore on the first Tuesdays of Feb- ruary and August, and on succeeding days where the examinations cannot be completed in_one day. In all other free delivery offices the regu- lar semi-annual examinations will hereafter be held cn the first Saturday of June and December. Provisions will b emade for an extra_examination hefore the first Saturday of next June if necesasry and if requested by the board of examination. The change of examination has béen found necessary to facilitate the work of ‘the central board of examiners, . NOMINATED BY'THE PRESIDENT. United States Judge Named to Succeed David M. Key. WASHINGTON, Dee. 17.—President Cleve- land today sent tothe!'senate the following nominations: coai Justice—Charles D, «@lark of Tennessee to be United States djstriet judge for the east- ern and middle, distripts of Tennessee, vice David M. Kay, retired, Humphrey W. Ham- ilton of New Mexico, to be associate justice of the supreme court of 'the territory of New Mexico. 1 mo State—Thomas .0'Hara of Michigan to be consul for the United States at San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua:'" + CHATTANOOGA;: Fenn., Dec. 17.—Charles Dickens Clark, who was appointed to suc- ceed Judge D. M. Key as United States district judge instead of ex-Governor James D. Porter, who falled of confirmation last session, is'a native of Tennessee, born in Van Buren county, October 7, 1847. He enlisted in the confederate army when 17. He is a graduate of Lebanon, Tenn., law school, 1873, He left a county practice in Coffes county, this state, and removed to Chattanooga in 1882, and at once began a successful law business. He is today the acknowledged head of the bar in this city, and his appoint- ment s the cause of much rejolcing here. He is the law partner of Foster V. Brown, the recently elected congressman from. this district. Washburn Wauts Some Information. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—Senator Wash- burn of Minnesota today offered a resolu- tion, which was agreed to, directing the secretary of state to inform the senate as to the rates of duty imposed on flour and breadstuffs imported from the United States into the island of Cuba prior to the 1st of September last and subsequent to that date; also that he be required to obtain from the consul general at Havana a state- ment showing the importation of flour for three months prior and three months subsequent to that date; also ‘the number of barrels and bags of flour imported into Havanna from the United States and from other countries, stated separately, for the months of September, October, November and Decemberd 1893, -and the corresponding months in 1594, Acts ¥igned by the President. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—The president has approved the acts providing for the dedi- cation of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga national park and to enable the secretary of the treasury to remit or mitigate fines, pen- alties or forfeitures, also the joint resolution to pay the officers and employes of the senate and house of representatives their respective salaries for the month of December on the 20th inst. Makes Work tor the S epartment. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—It is improbable that the diplomatic correspondence relative to Bluefields will be sent to congress before the holiday recess. This delay I3 caused by no unwillingness on the part of the State department to furnish the information, but on account of the great volume of the' cor- respondence, which covers a period of two years, and will probably make the largest diplomatic document sent to congress in many years, Wunt Antrchists Excladed. WASHINGTON, 17.—Senator Quay today presented a voluminous petition from citizens of Pennsylvania, urging the pass- age of the pending bill restricting immigra- tion by excluding anarchists and other un- desirable applicants for admission, and es- tablishing a consular ( inspection’ abroad. Senator Cameron supplemented Mr. Quay's big petition with a number of names of people praying for relist from the European hordes, Cannot Be Rushed Through the House. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—The plan of urging Secretary Carlisle’s plan for a re- vision of the curremey before the holidays has been abandoned, It was developed today that many democtatic members of the house were opposed. to burried action. Mr. Crisp was against haste, and the committee on rules supported this yiew. Nc formal ac- tion of the rules comnilitee was taken, but it was tacitly asreed ip drop the plan for & vote before tho hblidays. Land Grabbers Must Walt, WASHINGTON, Deo. 1.—Secretary Smith of the Interior department has written a letter to Senators Wolcott and Teller of Colorado, disapproving the bill for the lo- cation of the Utes ondand in severalty in the western part of their reservation: He says they are still in the blanket stage and unfit to take lands in severaity. Northern Pacific Laud Graut. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—The senate com- mittee on public lands today authorized & favorable report on a bill providing for a com- mission to examine and segregate the mineral lands in Montana and [deho with the North- ern Pacifc land grant. Dawes Commission Heard. WASHINGTON, Dee. 17-#The Dawes com- mission was before the semate committee on judielary today urging legislation for the bet- held CHRISTMAS GIFTS. With such a large stock to select from certainly you can select something useful to present to Father, Brother or Son. Furnishings. MEN'S FINE DRESS 50 MEN'S NIGHT ROBES, P / 45¢ embroldered collars and o worth up to $1.25 MEN'S NIGHT ROBES embroldered— worth up to Te. Boys’ Suits. worth $1.50— ME ) BROID- ered and plain Web Sus- CHILDREN'S 2-PIECE SUITS— Ages 4 to § Strictly all Brand new— Made especially for us— $1.50 values at.... CHILDREN'S RE R . ages 3 to 8 years—large sailor collars— handsomely braide Brand new— Made especially for us— $5.00 and $5.00 values at . CHILDRE! JUNIOR SUITS— ages 3 to 7 years—fancy cheviots—adjustable reefer collar— Brand new— Made especially for u $7.00 and $8.00 values at. CHILDREN'S DOUBLE - REF IR SUITS— ages 4 to 10 ndsomely made and trimme and new— Made especiallv for us— $.00 and $9.9 values at. L Hats. BOYS' BRIGHTON AND Yacht Shapes Winter - Caps—50e v BOYS' PLUSH TURBAN e Caps $1.00 value MEN'S PLUSH CAPS, IN 4 :1.00 all the Iatest shapes— b $2.00 value—at.. at MEN'S DE Fedora Hats and winter st $2.00 value at. RBY AND latest fall BOYS' U ages 6 to fabrics— TERS Brand new—made especially for us $6.00 value at BOYS' ULS’ ages 6 to 14 yea elegantly mad $5.00 value at assimeres and years, dark colort and yood —light all wool fur beaver and” trimmed Brand new—made especially for us Furnishings. 10c MEN'S LINED AND Unlined working Gloves, worth &e MEN'S MACO YARN Half Hose— worth 20c. MEN'S WOOLE Hose, in black, blues, tan, MEN'S SWITZ CONDE i~ and Derby Ribbed Under- - J wear—worth $1.60., i Boys’ Ulsters. §.550 black melton, cut extra long » lined— Brand new—made especially for us $0.00 value at . BREASTED BOYS' U to flannel lined, cut Brand new—n; $10.00 value at. UL Wilson Bros. Men’s White Shirts, Laundered, Full Dress and Plain, $1.00 Value, isle Cor. 18th and Farnam Sts. 19 years—dark gray Shetland wool, extra long— de Men's Fancy Percale Shirts with Collars and Cuffs, $1.50 Value, 7SC BLIXT PLEADED NOT GUILTY This Was Considerable of a Surprise to the Prosecution, HAYWARD WiLL PLEAD ON SATURDAY Blixt Has Set Up a Strong Defense—New Evidence Sald to Have Been Discovered Connecting Hayward with = reen Goods Gang. MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17.—Claus A. Blixt, the self-confessed murderer of Catherine Ging, was arraigned in the district court this morn- ing and In a weak voice pleaded not guilty. The state had rather expected a plea of guilty and asked Blxt if he understood what he was doing. He =ald he did, and the plea | was entered. Attorney A. H. O'Dell ap-| peared for him, Blixt having refused to see | the attorneys appointed by the court to un- dertake the case. The case was set for trial January 7 in spite of O'Dell’s demand that it be set not earlier than January 27. Blixt was a plcture of pity and misery in court, and seemed scarcely able to stand. The cases against the two Haywards in the municipal court were formally dismissed this | morning, the grand jury having taken action. | When Blixt stood up at the bar and his | attorney entered the plea of not guilty County Attorney Nye was much taken back. He spoke sharply to the prisoner and asked if he understood what he was doing. Blixt seemed | dazed, but finally said, half deflantly, that | he did. Mr. Nye was therefore forced fo face the probability of the trial of the case, wher: | he had expected a plea of guilty. Blixt | made no cxplanation of his action and the stato asked none. Harry Hayward will be arraigned in the same court at 5:30 this afternoon. This hour is chosen to avoid the curious, crowd which has been watching for the arraignment for several days. The defense will be on the plea of tem- porary insanity brought on by the habitual use of alcoholic stimulants given by another for the purpose of provoking the deed. Mr, O'Dell claims to have med.cal etstimony which will bear out this theory. Hayward, he claims, was unable to secure the services of Blixt in the fearful crime until he hadt filled bim with a pint of whisky, taken almost at one dose. He in- tends to show that alcohol had a crazing ef- fect ordinarily on Blixt and that in this case the effect was more than ordinary. His past history shows that whisky affects him so as to make him temporarily insane, he claims, With this defense Blixt can go on the stand and tell the story against Hayward, and that story will blacken Hayward more than ever. All "hopes of Hayward, therefore, that Blixt will not testify against him have practically disappeared, for it will be Blixt's aim to haye Hayward tried first and convicted, if possibl and this will let him off with perhaps a se ond, or, as the attorney believes, third degree verdict. ONE OF A GREEN GOODS GANG. An afternoon paper says: The latest de- velopment in the Ging murder case is the discovery of evidence that leads the authori- ties to the belief that Harry Hayward is the western agent of an eastern green goods con- cern whose headquarters are at New York, with principal branch at Chicago. The first clew to this was given by one of the members of the gang whose consclence was quickened by the murder of Catherine Ging. A day after the murder Julla Ging, the twin siter of Kittie, who resides at Auburn, N. Y., re- celved an anonymous letter saying that her sister had been murdered, and that she had better have the matter investigated. A search, the letter intimated, would bring the facts to light in the case, and the guilty parties to justice. The tone of the letter, as well as several hints therein, leads the au thorities to belleve that if the murder had not been solved as quickly as it was the writer would have furnished evidence enough to lead Lo the solution of the affair. The authorities of New York did take up the clew, and following it up discovered that the writer was a member of a green goods gang which has beea operating exteusively What additional facts the officers discoy- ered have been kpet secret, but it has been learned that the conmection of Harry Hay ter government of Indian Territory e e s Oregon Kidney Tea cures all kidney trou- bles. Trial size, 25 cents. All druggists, ward with the organization has boen of long standing and that in his series of escapades in various parts of the country Hayward has | interest. | letters as | dispatch handled a large amount of the fletitious cash, sufficlent to gain the entire confidence of the gang. The money which Catherine Ging obtained from Hayward just previous to her death Wil be shown to have been a portion of the green goods which passed into her posses- slon from Hayward, who afterwards found it necessary to put his victim out of the way to prevent exposure. The authorities do mot. claim that this was the main cause of Miss Ging's removal, but that it was the factor which counted. HARRY HAYWARD BROUGHT OUT. Harry T. Hayward was brought over from St. Paul this afterncon to plead to the in- dictment charging him with the murder of Catherine Ging, but asked a continuance, and was granted till Saturday morning next to make his plea. At 5 p. m. court was opened, with Judge Hicks on the bench, and Hayward stood before the bar as the clerk read the indictment. Hayward gave a slight sneer when that official read the document charging him with murder in the first de- gree, for aiding, abetting, counseling, com- manding, procuring and hiring Claus A. Blixt to kill Catherine Ging. For a few moments only he pald attention, then he turned and looked at tle little crowd of attorneys apd eyed the crowd with evident Never once did he quail, ““What is your plea, guilty or not gullty?" asked the clerk. “If the court please,” broke in his at- torney, “we would ask until Saturday morn- ing to plead.” “Very well,” sald the court, “if the county attorney does not object, we will give until Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.” That was all. The prisoner was then lodged In the county fail, in a cage directly below that occupied by Blixt, his accom- plice, and, apparently in the best of spirits, ordered his supper sent to him as soon as possible, AUBURN, N. Y., Dac. 17.—Miss Julla Ging denies that she has received any such is mentioned in the Minneapolis today. Miss Ging says further that she has received no information rel- ative to her slster's murder other than that contained in the newspapers. She has no kunowledge, she asserts, of Hayward or any green goods deal her sister may have been engaged In with him, B Will you have to pay an Economize by using Dr. Powder, INSTALLED A PASTOR. Rev. 8, B. McCormick Formally Placed in First Presbyterian Pulpit. Services attending the installation of Rev. . B. McCormick, the new pastor of the First Presbyterian church, were held last evening in the presence of a large mumber of the members of the congregation. After the preliminary services the sermon was preached by Rev. A. B. Marshall of Des Moines. The doctor chose for his text: “Ye shine as lights in the world holding forth the word of lfe” He said no better text could be cl for the occasion, Re: M. Ware, the moderator, constitutional questions pledging the pastor to the work, and requiring plecges of sup- port of the pastor from the coaig-egation. Dr. W. W. Harsha of Tecumseh read an im- pressive charge to the pastor, touching upon the duty attendant upon the charge. The temporal interests of a number of ple imposed dutics that were %0 onerous that th conscientious shrank from their assumption, but the responsibilities of the man who takes charge of the spiritual interests of a body of people were as much above the tou poral interests as heaven Is above tha carth, Dr. John Gordon delivered the charge to the . urging the necessity of giving their loyal and undivided support and en- couragement in the church work The prayer of installation was offered by Rev. C. G. Sterling, and then the congrega- tion welcomed their new pastor Individually, e Secly Pleaded Guilty, NE WYORK, Dec. 17.—Samuel C. Seely, former bookkeeper of the Shoe and Leather National bank, charged with aiding the late Frederick Baker in robbing the bank of $354,000, was arraigned in the United States circuit court today, pleaded guilty and was remanded until Friday for sentence. - New Road to Cripple Creek. DENVER, Dec. 17.—The Midland and Ter- minal railroad, & fesder of the Colorado Mid- land, has been completed Into Vietor, where the principal mines in the Cripple Creek dis- trict are located, and within thirty days trains will by runnlug to this ety from Cripple Crce\‘_ ~nriev ~evnrietta”™ gement, tax? Baking income Price's read the pe ONE YEAR IN THE MILITIA. Rifles Celobrato Anniversary of Mustering Into Nebraskn Natlonal Guard. The first anniversary of the mustering of the Thurston Rifles into the Nebraska Na- tional Guard was celebrated with a ban- quet and dancing party at the armory of the company last night. The occasion was made a great deal of by the members of the company, the pomp and ceremony of military life being much in evidence, the armory splendidly decorated with flags and bunting, flowers and the company colors. At the head of the assembly hall was an ex- cellent picture of the Rifles’ patron, Hon, John M. Thurston, who' later in the evening, after the boys, their mothers and sweet- hearts had broken bread, told of the herolsm and the devotions of the citizen soldler. At 9 o'clock the company members and thelr lady friends sat down to a bountifully spread board, covers lbeing lald for 126 guests. Upon the completion of the menu, the toastmaster, Lieutenant John B. Hayward, commanding, introduced the company quar- tet, composed of A. Coverdale, ¥. A. Wal- lace, Carl Hofftman and C. M. Righards, who sang a right clever song of welcome, after Lieutenant Hayward had read several letters from absent officers who regretted thelr iIn- abllity to attend, For a time it looked as If the set pro gram of toasts would have to be completely jgnored and a voluntary program substi- tuted, but the presence of Judge Thurston saved the day. The abzence of Colonel Bratt, commanding the regiment, having been explained, the toastmaster was about to pass to some other feature of the enter- tainment, when the patron of tha Rifles made his appearance. The reception which was accorded Mr. Thurston was hearty in the extreme, He spoke upon the “Citizen Soldier” and eloquently traced the history of “the boys' from the aforetime. He reviewed the work of the citizen soldier in the late Indlan cam- paign on the northwestern border of Ne- braska, and described how boys carefully and tenderly nurtured went out to face a serious condition at South Omaha, They were boys, beardless boys, but they were fired by pure patriotism and love of country, said Mr. Thurston, the same actuating | fluences that had led the men of 'G0 Into the field for country, that the American flag might still fiy in the blue of the sky, that a place might still be reserved for it on the map of the world. He alluded to his connection with the company, and elosed with a strong tribute to American citizen- ship and the citizen soldler. Chaplain S. Wright Butler felicitously told of the Thurston Rifles and his connection with the company. As u:ual, the member of the cloth made a happy speech, for he Is rapldly acquiring the reputation of being one of the best after dinner talkers in the west. Then came some more music, and, daneing terminated the anniversary of the company's muster into the Nebraska Natlonal Guard. —— - Erastus E. Smith, professor of chemistry in Belolt, Wis., college, writes: *“I find on examination that Dr. Price's Baking Powder is as pure as represented and 1 do not hesis tate to recomMend it for ho . — WESTERN PENSIO. Veterans of the Late War Kemombered by ral Governmaont. Dec. 11.—(Special)—Pens slons granted, issue of December 5, were; Nebraska: Original—Minor N. Beemun, Su. perior, Nuckolls; Jer Resh, Lawrence, Nuckoll ulsh, Arapahoe Furnas; G . Courtwright, Central City, Merrick. Additional—Jehn €. Ranse Il Norfolk, Madison. IReissuc—Enoch Adkins, Randolph, Cedar; Charles 8. Allen, Grafton, Fillmore, Houth Dakota raopi, Minnehaha Towu: Original WASINGTON, Increase—Zadock Clarke, Thomas J. Boyland, chtester, Delawi I'red” Marke Hill, Hardin; Gecrge B, Ordway shalltown, ~ Marshall. Renewal - Starkey, Coburk, Montgom William Henderson, Rapld; A las; On Walter Minty Hollenbeck, Portlan tsock, Wapello Colorado: Relssu well, Bl Paso; arson City, Fremont. North Dakota: Relssue—~Dwight D, Wils bur, Mandan, Morton. Hamlin Relssue— deceased, Cedat &, Granige : ‘yedan, Osceola; Chrales H. 0 Gordo; William Tilghmen A. Howard, Joseph W, Brewster, - a's New Adjutaut General. GUTHRIE, Okl, Dee. 1T.—General J. €, Jamison, adjutant general of Missourl under Governor Marmaduke, was today appointed adjutant general of Oklahoma by Governod Renfrow. ; Oklahol