Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 27, 1894, Page 5

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1894 SECRETARY ALLEN'S REPORT Biennial Budget of the Commonwealth of Kebraska Submitted, RECORD OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES | e | Estimates Prosented to the Governor us to | the Cost of Koeping the Wheels in Motion for Two Years More, LINCOL! of State Allen hes submitted his biennial report to the | governor, and the manuscript will soon be in | the hands of the printer. In the opening paragraph the secretary says that the f collect:d and paid the treasurer from vember 30, 1802, to November 30, amount in aggregate to $2,374.70. The {slature appropriated for this offic Postag, Expended . Dee. 26,—Secretary 1804, | Tege Balance Lithog Expende on hand aphing Balance . sresiees ing session laws Shipment of sam Bxpended .. $ 50.00 Ex! » Expende Balance . E\|lll|mwr) 3 ng Expende Balance . 0 T The sccretary claims that he is a member of so many boards that it is impossible for him to visit the state institutions. Still he has given close attention to the affairs of each. He makes the following suggestions for legislation during the coming session: He holds that one-halt of the enrolling clerks are a needless expense. Fifteen clerks can do the business. The secretary of state could employ fifteen typewriters to do all the engrossing of bills as well as enrolling of laws. There is but little engrossing to do during the first half of the session. It is the secretary's opinion that the Australian Dallot law should receive immediate attention and such amendments passed as should in- sure the adoption of the same form of ballot in every county. PAINTING AND REPAIRING. Speaking in reference to repairs and sup- plies the secretary says he has engaged J. A. Bailey to do the work of painting and re- pairing preparatory to the meeting of the legislature. B. G. Grenell, chief custodian of the capitol building, has charge of the work. The secretary has ordered new mat- ting for the halls and corridors, new chairs for the house and senate, new carpets for the committee rooms, and has also placed orders with responsible firms for printing, stationery and supplies that will be used at the opening of the legislature. “In each and every instance," the secretary says, “I have explained that the bills for same should be presented to the committee of accounts and expenditures for audit.” The estimate for the biennium March 31, 1897, is as follows Salary, Salary, Salary, Salary, ending $4,000 3,000 2,600 2,400 2,000 2,000 700 250 300 250 1,000 100 50 Total . . .$18,000 NEW THOUSAND-DOLLAR JOB. The stenographer included in the above Is a new position recommended by the secre- tary, owing to the Increased amount of work in ‘the office. The secretary has been pres- ent at every meeting of the Board of Public Lands and Buildings for two years. The per capita expenses of state institutions has been materially reduced under direction of that board and the Board of Purchase and Supplies. All supplies purchased by the sev- eral state institutions not on contract are purchased on a permit by the Board of Pur- chase and Supplies. The permit contains the articles to be purchased, approximate cost of same and the fund from which pay- ment is to be made. In this manner, it is stated, the various boards are able to keep a close check upon all expenditures made by the several institutions, The rest of the re- port, which will be a large document, is made up from reports of different Institutions and tables of estimates and statistics. Owing to the fact stated above that bills for legislative supplies are ordered sent to the legislative committee, no showing of the amounts charged for legislative supplies is made in the report of the secretary of state. Concerning the chairs for the house and senate chamber mentioned in the above, it is learned from a reliable authority that they are entirely unnecessary. There are 150 of them ordered, at what cost is not known, but it is certain that within a dozen of the old chairs are on hand and in good condition. It will be only when the bills for these legis- lative supplies are presented to the commit- tes that any idea of their cost can be ascer- tained. recorder. Salary, stenographer. Salary, clerk. Postage .. £ Lithographing % Preparing session Shipment. Stationery e Furniture . . Repairs ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Annual Meoting of the Soclety at Lincoln December 27 and 28. LINCOLN, Dec. 26.—(Speclal.)—The annual meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Sclences will be held in this city December 27 and 28. The session will open at 9 a. m. with the annual address of the president, Charles E. Bessey: “Were the Sand Hills of Nebraska Formerly Covered with Forests?" Papers—“The Trees and Shrubs of North- eastern Nel (ten’ minutes) by J. G. Upon the Flora of Fairbury, (five minutes) by Ruth A. Pri Yellow Pine in the Republican Val: (ten minutes) by E. M. Hussong: “A List of the Species of the Bombus and Apath in minutes) by Human Para (ten miniites) by Henry B, Ward; “A Systematic Outline of the Orthoptera as Represented in Amer- doa,” (0 Brux SAUAILO ing the New. &l Diamon; minutes) by B, H. Fossils in Nemaha ska,” (ten minutes) by H. B, A Clrious Growth of a Maple minutes) G, Schofield; of Work in Nature Study in the inutes) by W. H. Clubs," (ten min- S'Snyopsi: Public Bkinner; “Local Scientific utes) by Edward Daniels, Second Secssion, Friday, 9 a. m.—Papers— “The Peculiar Diversity of ‘the Flora of Franklin County, Nebraska,” (ten minutes) by B M Hussing: “Some Charaoteristics of the Native Flora of Nebraska,” (ten minutes) by P. A. Rydberg; "Report Upon the Progress of the Lotanical Survey of Nebraska," (ten minutes) by Roscoe Pound; “The Origin of Rain-Bearing Winds, teen minutes) by-G. D. Sweezey; “Studie of the Humidity of the Atmosphere In Ne- braska,”" (ten minutes) by . Loveland; @ “The Eifect "ol Eree ertain alts in Solution in Natural Water;" (b) “Some Electrolytic Depositions of Metals from Organic Solutions,” (fifteen minutes) by H. H. Nicholson. Kiection of officers of the Academy for the ensuing year. Papers—*Ilsh Culture In Nebraska," (Af- teen minutes) by M. E. O'Brien; “The Food Water Fishes of the Great Deep 3 (fifteen minutes) by Henry B. Ward! “A Preliminary Report Upon the Structure of & Nematode Worm,” (fifteen minutes) by B, L. Seawell; “The Red Sea- weeds and Their Occurrence in Nebraska, (ten minutes) by DeAlton SBaunders; “A Notable Work on American Botany,” ' (five minutes) by Charles 1. Bessey; unilnished adjournment. Papers received later will be Teferred to the executive com- mittec for assignment to place upon the ram. The meetings will be held in room Nebraska hall, of State university. HAKLES K. BISSEY, Lincoln, - presi- en H. B. DUNCANSO) ure N, Peru, Secretary-Treas- Surprised 4 heir Own Friends. BELLEVUB, Neb, Dec. 26.—(Special)— This village was much surprised by the | fense Thomas Zucher and Miss Carrle Atkinson, who were joined In holy wedlock at Elwina hall, Rev. P, R. Kerr officiating. The groom is the son of one of tha ploneer settlers of Sarpy county, and the bride is one of Bellovue's fairest daughters, After the ceremony the young couple at once took possession of their home on the old Zucher homestead, was ADY TO FIRE AGAIN, Willlam Mead Gives idenes at the Trial of Argabright, AUBURN, Neb,, ~(8pecial Tele- gram.)—In the Argabright trial Willlam Mead was the first witness called this morn- ing, and said that when the shooting oc curred Argabright was scized and that when seized he was trylng to shoot the second time, but was prevented fri doing £0 by his captors; that he had the revolver cocked and was In the act of pulling the trigger when he was seized. e further stated that Judge Stull, one of the attorneys for the de- in this was Mr. Smeltzer's at torney, and knew from Mr. Smeltzer all about the trouble between the de: ant and his wife, and upon this testimony the prose- cution moved the court that Judge Stuil be not allowed to further as t in the defens which was overruled by the court. The wit- ness further stated that the deceased was quite a large man, but physically disabled and not_strong or able to work. Mr. Mead followed by Marshal Webb, James nerick, Mrs, Sparks and Willam Ride but no additional new matter was brougi out. It is understood that the prosecution will put a few more witnesses on the stand in the morning to show that at the time of his death the deceased was not a strong man, and was physically weak and unable to do anything requiring any exertion, and will then rest the case. The defendant has thirty-seven witnesses subpoenaed, and will probably occupy the remainder of the weck. SMALL FIRE AT FREMONT. Carrlago Factory Partially Destroyed but Will Bo Rebuilt, FREMONT, Dec. 26.—(Special Telegram.)— The brick factory of the Fremont Carriage Manufacturing company was partially de- stroyed by fire this afternoon. The frst known of the fire was about 10 o'clock, when a part of the wall of the sccond story burst out and fell into Fourth street, while a por- tion of the roof was scattered in cvery di- rection. It must have been an expl that caused the wreck, and 1t is suppos have been caused by a quantity of varnish too near the fire. At plosion flames burst out, and upper floor was a mass of fire. The department responded promptly, and by he- roic work kept the fire from spreading. The loss is estimated at $2,000, with insurance of $1,000. As it was the noon hour nobody was in the upper part of the building at the time, or there must have been life. Several thousand dollars worth of fin- ished work was rescued from the first floor. Manager Bunt says that the work of re- building will commence as soon as weather will permit. Ashland's Christmas Day. ASHLAND, Dec. 26.—(Special.)—The First Baptist church held its usual Christmas en- tertainment Monday night, instead of Tues- day night, and it was greeted by a packed house. The program, consisting of a_well in which recelved. Claus,” was well forty A persons took part, large and well fur- children. E. Christmas with I L. Sinnington and family. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Moon from Ackworth, Ia., ate Christmas dinner with their son, J. W. Moon. Mrs. M. L. Johnston spent Christmas with relatives in Wahoo. George S. Duby of the Duby Optical com- pany returned yesterday from an extensive business trip through New Mexico, in interest of his company. ler, Arthur C. Pancostt, Forest J. Durrell, Harfy Shedd, S. A. Reasoner, Stanley J. Pickett, George B. Merredith, Prof. W. E. Brooks and Misses Duty, Joe and Belle Mans- field, Alva Biegat, Ada DuBoise, Nellie Dean, Veda Wilson and Lillian Bell, students of the Unlversity of Nebraska from Ashland, returned home to spend the holidays, Pancostt and John C. McClearen, lowa dental college, cation among relatives in this city. Misses Carre Brush, Lucy Penny, Orange, and Messrs. J. W. Crabtree, R. D. Overholt and George Stembaugh went to Lincoln today, to attend the state teachers’ meeting. a masque ball, given by the Modern Wood- men of America. At the Commercial: W. Omaha; D. M. W. Stone, Kirkland, Council Bluffs. At the Selma: C. . Nelson, Axtell, Neb.; A. C. Foster, Omaha; Joe Tilt, Chicago, sitors at Valley. VALLEY, Neb, Hockinberry, a carpenter of this ,lace, fell F. Stoecker, ‘Wahoo; T. F. in two places, between the ankle and knee. Mr. buggy night. It will be several can get around again, Rey. Mr. Cocking of Lincoln, ex-pastor of the Methodist church of thiz city, s vis- iting friends in Valiey this week. Rev. Cocking is now a student of Wesleyan uni- versity of the capital city. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Adams died Monday night, and was buried today in the Waterloo cemetery. This makes the second death in that family in the past five days. The Christmas entertainments at churches were well attended Monday evening and yesterday afternoon. The greater nums ber of the business houses were closed. Quite a large acreage of sugar beets will be sown in this vicinity in the spring. Whitmore Bros. will put in seventy-five acres. Rev. Mr. Yost commenced a protracted meeting at the. Methodist church last even- ing, and will continue for three or weeks, Al Burke and wife are visiting friends at Genoa, Neb, this week. Mr. Gains of Canada arrived Saturday, family of Edward Hudspith, Fersonal Items of Teoumseh. TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. in Valley this clty, fell and broke the knee cap on his right leg In three picces, and in con- sequence was lald up for six months. was just able when, Christmas eve, a bar room fracas breaking of the injured member. W. H. Ross arrived home from Milwaukee Christmas, Marcus Wolte h business here. Prof. Bradbury and family are spending the holidays at Grinnell, Ia, Charles Fairall is home from Des Moines, where he is attending college. Mr. and Mrs. James Erwin of Quincy, IIL., have been visiting with Tecumseh friends during the past week, Lawrence Howarth 15 visiting in Dunlap, Mrs. D. B. Collhapp and Mrs. are visiting in Per he got mixed up in and suffered a re- closed up his dry goods la, I Clark TECUMSEH, Neb., Dec. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Nebraska Soldiers association, which is made up of the soldiers recruited from this state and composed two regiments in the war of the rebellion, is holding its annual reunion in this city. Tonight a big supper was given by the members of the local post and relief corps, and a campfire was held. The meeting will continue tomor- row. Man and Wife Adjadged Insane. HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 26.—(Speclal Tele- ram.)--Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rhinshardt marriage Christmas evening of two of Bell Nue's uost popular young people, Mr, were today adjudged tnsane and takeu to the asylum at Lincola, the time of the ex- instantly the fire loss of the prepared cantata, entitled “Waiting for Santa nished Christmas tree was provided for the 3 Brown and wife of Council Bluffs and W. J. Dennis and wife of Lincoln spent the Messrs. Barnest Wigginhome, Martin Mil- also Ira V. Reasoner from Doane, at Crete, Clyde, from the are spending their va- Bessie W. C. Thacker, assistant superintendent of I. E. LaFountain's livery barm; took a large delegation to South Bend last night to attend Dec. 26.—(Special.)—John from the roof of a two-story building at Fowler last evening and broke his right leg Hockinberry was brought home in a and suffered great pain during the weeks before he the four and spent a few days with the 26.—(Special.)— Last summer John Glenn, a cigar maker of He to get around on crutches Illrul, of valvular disease of the heart. MET T0 DISCUSS SCHOOLS Nebraska Teachers Assembled in Oonven- tion at Lincoln, PRESIDENT CANFIELD'S ANNUAL ADDRES3 | Urges the Encouragement of the District School as the Found n of National Perpetuity—A Nigh Class Musieal Program. | LINCOLN, D 26.—(Special.)—School teachers from all over the state are regis- | tered at the various hotels or housed with | Lincoln friends and acquaintances. What promises to bo the largest meeting of the Nebraska State Teachers association and those Interested in educational work ever held in the state opened this morning with preliminary gatherings. “Round ] | were held to talk of child study, Bnglish in High school, reading circle work and uni- formity In requirements for admission to colleges, each under charge of a leader pre- viously appointed. The educational council of the State Teach- ers association held a short session this morning. The first subject taken up was the Question of establishment of one or more new normal schools in the state. Prof. Beattle of Cotner university, as chairman of the committee having the matter in charge, rec- ommended one and only one additional nor- mal school. Prof. W. H. Clemons of Fre- mont opposed it for the reason that the work can be done at private schools with no ex- pense to the state and less to the student. Others spoko for and against the proposition, and the whole matter was finaily laid on the table, The committee on institute work will rec- ommend the appointment of a state board to examine and license those who take part in that work in the state and thus secure more efficient service. The first public session of the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the association opened this cvening at the Lansing opera house. Every seat was taken in parquet, balcony and galleries. The following program was carried out without omission: Niebelunger March. Universit ome .. Wagner CFrom the I C. 8. Lippin Annual “Addres: ed Corner Stone, o rtinus Sieveking Preceding the address of Chancellor Can- fleld, State Superintendent Goudy presented the president of the association with a hand- some gavel made in the manual training de- partment of the State university. The theme of the address was an earnest admonition to protect, foster and encourage the district school. It was held by the speaker to be the foundation of national perpetuity. It was the narrow portal through which came all our culture and intelligence. In Nebraska there are 6,600 schools, only twelve of which are High schools, of a total enrollment of 703,000, but 78 per cent were higher than the district schools. There was an average of thirty-five pupils to each teacher. Among pupils 964 out of every 1,000 are below High school privileges, and but one in 97 enjoy the benefit of a higher education. A republic without schools was a mockery, and an ig- norant populace the tools of demagogues. At present educational supervision was the cry- ing need of the hour. Every state should put her best man in the chair of state super- intendent regardless of party influence. There are about 800 teachers in attendance on the association. Tomorrow they will take up the regular work and continue it through- out the day and evening. MODERN WOODMEN CONVENTION. Delegates to the state convention of Mod- orn Woodmen are arriving on every train. The first session will open tomorrow at 9 o'clock at the Funke opera house. - There are 368 camps in the state, with an accredited delegate to the convention from each camp. There will be an attendance of about 350. The convention, aside from selecting officers, will elect thirty delegates to attend the na- tional convention, which meets at Madison, Wis., in June. There is a total membership of the different camps in Nebraska of 14,343, The national convention includes eleven states in the northwest. FILED AMENDED ARTICLES. Amended articles of the Farmers Union Insurance company of Grand Island were filed today with the secretary of state. The amendment s to the by-laws as follows: “By adding to section 1, article 10, the fol- lowlng words: Nothing in this section shall prevent any applicant for insurance from making a cash deposit with said company, amounting in whole or in part to the con- tract of 3 per cent and in_lieu thereof; and when the same is so made the amount so deposited shall be placed to the credit of such member on the books of the company, and the assessments accruing upon the policy of such shall be charged against such de- posit and the balance, if any, at the expira- tion or cancellation of such policy and such deposit shall be placed by the secretary in a separate fund. X The Cozad Irrigation company of Dawson county filed articles of incorporation, with a capitalization of $100,000. The Bradshaw Creamery company of Bradshaw, York county, also filed articles. Capital, $5,000. GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL CITY. Mayor Weir has prepared a statement con- cerning the financial affairs of the water com- missioner, in which he claims to have dis- covered a shortage in the financial matters of Commissioner Percival. The mayor con- cludes that there fs shown by Mr. Percival's accounts with the banks and other sources a “sceming shortage of $717.24" The matter will be presented at the next council meeting. Today Deputy County Attorney Frank Col- lins refused to prosecute C. E. Seifert, the man arrested last night for firing five shots at Policemen Bentley and Knowlton while they were trying to arrest him and three other parties in the Hall-Lansing block. At- torney Collins holds that without a warrant no officer has a legal right to break in a man's door. ome twenty or twenty-five members of tho National Penman’s association are in the city attending the sessions of the annual convention, which are being held at Haw- thorne. The headquarters of the assoclation are at the Lincoln, Judge Hall is still struggling with the Kil- patrick child case, which is probably due for another day's hearing. Judgo Hall sustaited the objection raised by George W. Irwin to certain allegations in the answer of the Missouri Pacific, which claimed that the horses for whose killing he iy fuing had made the right of way their pasturage grounds, and added in & paren- thesis that the court would also like to ha an opportunity to pass upon similar objections to the next paragraph, as that style of plead. ing was altogether too prevalent in this court. Tho paragraph referred to is the one setting up as a defense, after a general denial had been entered, that if any accident occurred it was due to the carelessness and negligence of the complaining party, and not of the de- fendant. The Henney Buggy company .and Deere, Wells & Co. enter vigorous objections to the report of Receiver Worl of the Lewls Hard- ware and Implement company, which failed some four years ago® They claim he paid altogether too much rent, more than was necessary; that he expended too much for unnecessary clerk hire; that $500 Is t00 much for attorney fees; that he ought not to res celvo the $1,600 salary and $500 extra com- pensation asked for because the results of his management do not justify it, and be- cause it was his neglect that occasioned the extra time being consumed. Obfection 1s made to his paying the First National bank a dividend on its clalm against E. M. Lewi ono of the stockholders, because the credit- ors had a first lien on it. The Hamilton Brown Shoe company of St, Louls swore out a writ of replevin in county court today, claiming that Samuel and Jacob Goldgraber and the First National bauk had possession of & lot of boots and shoes be- longing to plaintiff. Deputy Hoxle got the Key of the Goldgraber establishment and went in after bis goods. The plaintiff claims that the goods were gotten on untrue reprosenta- tions of solvency. Mrs. A. D. Hicks, wife of the well known insurance man and druggist, died Christmas morning at the famlly residence, 1634 Maple Mrs. Hicks was 46 yeqrs of age, and had been ill Bk A LT ) ST T ot s SRR SV BT s v | st but about two weeks.: The faneral will, ocour at 12 o'clock tomorrow.mnoon from the resis dence. Major Bonahan, in ‘tHe Absence of President Hardy, calls upon the ok settlers (o bo pres- ent at the funeral obsequies of Hon. T. M Marquett at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. The remains will arrive frof’ Florida at the Bur- lington depot tomorraw Imorning, and will be escorted from there to the residence, Seven. teenth and F streets, by members of the bar. The funeral services Wil be held at St. Panl Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Lasby officiating. Members of the Grand Army, the b the old settlers will #6t nis attendants Parker has fssued a oall for ail members ot Farragut post to attend the funeral tomor- row afternoon How Christmas Wal Spent at BELLEVUE, Nebl Dec. The Christmas festival was very levue, lal)— pleasantly observed by the Presbyterian Sabbath school A program of some length, consisting of songs, scripture readings and recitations, was rendered. Then the tree was lighted, and bags of dainties, dear to the heart of every child, were distributed. George D. Crothers, Joseph, Mo., is here with his brother. Miss Helen Longsdorf is spending her va- cation with her parents, Mrs, W. Morris from the Sisseton agency Is visiting her_children Miss M. E. Hamilton spent Christmas day in_Omaha Mr. Paul Bandy has returned from school, and {s spending his holidays with his par- ents. Mr. William Smith and family Christmas day at Mr. A. Wright's. Gave Their Presents to the Needy. CLAY CENTER, Dec. 26.—(Special.)—The Sunday school of the Congregational church of this place varied their Christmas festiv- ities somewhat from the usual order, with presents o each other, by making last even- Ing a donation to the needy in the western part of the state. One corner of the main church room was piled high with bundles of clothing, boots and shoes, resting on a solid foundation of 1,500 pounds of flour, in fitty-pound sacks. The musical and literary program entertained the large audience pres- ent. medical spending student the at holidays spent B. & M. Coal Shed Barned. ASHLAND, Neb., Dec. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The watch house of the coal shed at the B. & M. depot caught fire at 7:30 p. m. and was totally destroyed, with contents. Loss, $200; no insurance. Too much fire in the stove and negligence on the part of the man in charge caused the blaze. Srcoangl® o INSURANCE UNION WEAKENING. Pacific Compact Sadly ttered by ther Withdrawals. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.—Three more companies have withdrawn from the Pacific Insurance union. The compact is on the verge of dissolution, and a serious war in insurance rates is imminent. Three com- panies, which have joined with Arthur E. McGill of the Phenix and Home in leaving the union to its fate, are the Commercial Union, the Firemen's Fund and the Home Mutual. They are rated among the strong- st companies doing business on the coast and it is believed that their action will be a death blow to the tottering compact. Ac- cording to the rules:of the organization thirty days’ notice is required for the with- drawal of a company from the union, and the notices filed by the three companies named will not take effect until the expira- tion of that time., Ther the trouble will commence. The Insirance men fear the re- sult. They do not ‘hesitate to say that the compact is on the verge of disruption, and the dissolution of the Pacific Insurance union means a rate war, which only the strong companies con survive, ' The Pacific Insurance union has been in existence for over .ten years. It comprises all the so-called old line fire and marine Insurance companies. doing business on the Pacific coast. Most, of them are eastern com- panies and those of. fareigh birth, these lat- ter being organized principally on English and German capitak' “The compact was formed to facilitatei business and to protect the companies. e There are two main points of dispute. The union makes a schedule of rates, It em- ploys a corps of surveyors, who attend to the classification of all the cities and towns on the coast, and who survey and classify every building In every city and town where insurance is written. =Rates are, of course, determined by the risk assumed, and all the companies which are parties fo the com- pact are bound by the rules of the organi- zation not to accept any insurance at pre- miums below the fixed rates. Some of the companies have been offering rebates to se- cure business, and it was the certain knowl- edge of this fact that caused Arthur E. McGill, general agent of the Home Insur- ance company of New York and the Phenix Ingurance company of Hartford, to with- draw from the organization. The other point of dispute exists in the limitations in the rules which specify what commissions and salaries shall be paid to the men who work for business. Hugh Craig of the New Zealand, and W. J. Landers of the Sun, were cach fined $250 for alleged infractions of the rules. They would not pay the fines, and pending an investigation the fines were sus- pended. It is generally admitted that the fines will mot be enforced, for it is believed that such an action on the part of the union would induce Craig and Landers to with- draw. That Is important evidence of the instabllity of the Pacific Insurance union, In the opinion of some of the leading in- surance men of the city, the withdrawal of the Commercial union, the Firemen's Fund and the Home Mutual will effectually dis- rupt the union. It will stampede the smaller companies and the compact will be smashed. With the Phenix, Home, Northwestern, Com- mercial union, Firemen's Fund and Home Mutual out of the union, and the Sun and New Zealand ready to withdraw at the slight- est provocation, the stability of the compact is sadly affected. e —— COXEY'S MONEY SCHEME, still Non-Interest-Bearing Bonds mited Coinage of Silver, CHICAGO, Dec. 26.—Jacob §. Coxey, as buoyantly enthusiastic for his money scheme as in the days when he proudly marched ahead of his army, arrived at the Audito- rium today. He will remain in Chicago until eveuing, when he feaves for St. Louls, to urge the adoption of his bill as a_populist measure by the conference of populist lead- ers which will convene there this week. Carl Browne has gone on ahead to agitate the matter in advance of the conference. He will present a long preamble reciting the inadequacy of the present moncy system, followed by a resolution which reads: “We age of silver in the ratio of 16 to 1 and the age of silevr in the ratfon of 16 to 1 and the -bearlug bond plan.” referred Ha PITTSBURG, Ded. 26.—Jerry Marshall of Pittsburg and Jerry Sullivan of Boston, featherwelghts, fought six rounds in a ring outside the city last 'night. Marshall had much the better of it ‘at the end of the six rounds, and when the seferee suggested two mora ‘rounds, Sullivan's seconds objected unless the fight should be rencwed with bare fists instead of gloves. To this Marshall wou'd not consent,, amd thereupon the de- cision was given in his favor. Another meeting between the {wo men is probable, ——————— There Were Eight for Conviction NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 26.—The jury in the bribery case agginst Councllmen Willlam J. Cane and Francis B, Thrifttly, which has been locked up ever gince Saturday, was called info court this morning and a mistrial entered. The jury, it is sald, stood elght for conviction and four for acquittal. o8t Jewels, SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.—Mrs. C. A Spreckels is searching for a sunburst. It is a sunburst of diamonds and is valued at con- siderably over §2,000. It coutains about fifty brilliant diamonds, and was given to Mrs. Spreckels some years ago by her husband. he lost It a few nights ago while attend- ing a swell reception, or while on the to the reception, she is not certain wh Argentine Will Be Represented. ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 26.—The authorities of the Cotton States and International expo- sition have recelved advices that the Ar- gentine Republic has appropriated $15,000 in Bold for a display at the exhibition, r association and | Judge Men’s Overcoats. $375 POl AND BLACK CHINCHILLA cut stylishly long— and new—made especially for us §7.00 values at. “ MEN'S ANT OVERCOATS-IN TH new lengthe--in the new patterns and lates fhades of only reliable fabrics and the ex: act likeness of $12 garments— Brand new— Made especially for us— Here at... MEN'S FINE BEAVER OVERCOATS— cut extra. long—velvet collars excellent trimmings— Brand new—made especially for us $1200 value at. . MEN'S RICH OVERCOATS, 1IN THR mest fashionable fabrics—beautifully tailor- ed—correct in fit and finish— Brand new Made especially for us— $15.00 and $18.00 value at.. and strongly Brand new $.00 value at. MEN'S ALL in the new carefully m: Brand new $12.00 value at CLAY nd new— Made especis $16.00 value at. ¥ MERI S8UITS. ment Brand new '8 WINTER-WEIGHT SUITS AND artistic in workma WORSTED In eve equal to any § Men’s Suits. GOOD sewed— ¢ for us WOOL, W and W , and most made especially for us CY WORSTED 1ship, all sizes— . ly for us— AND CASSI- and any style gar- custom made suit— Made especially for us— CHILDREN'S 2-PIECE SUITS— Ages 4 to § years, Strictly all wool cassimere— Brand new— Made especially for us— $4.50 values at.... 3 TTTTTITTTIT CHILDREN'S REEFER SUITS— ages 3 to B years—large sailor collary handsomely braided— Brand new— Made espect $5.00 and $6.00 v 1y for us— lues at CHILDREN'S JUNIOR SUITS— ages 8 1o 7 years—fancy cassimeres and cheviots—adjustable reefer collar— Brand new— Madc especially for us— 00 values at. 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Cook Clothing 138th and Farnam, Omaha. 10WA TEACHERS CONVENE In Session for Fortieth Successive Year at Des Moines, PROCEEDINGS IN THE VARIOUS SECTIONS Warm Discussion on Needed School Legis- lation—Libraries Kecommended for Ald from State and Municipality—Wel- come by Governor Jackson, DES MOINES, Ia,, Dec. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The fourteenth annual convention of the lowa State Teachers association began today with meetings of the dozen different branches. The attendance is in the neigh- borhood of 1,000, 400 of whom attended the meeting of the women's “round table” and 200 the meeting of the educational council. The fornial opening of the general asso- clation occurred tonight. Governor Jackson delivered the address of welcome, which was responded to by President Seerley of the State Normal school. President Beardshear of the State Agricultural college, delivered the chief address, after which there was a grand reception of the teachers at the Savery hotel, The women's “round table” was presided over by Caroline M. Sheldon of Des Moines, Among the subjects discussed were ‘“Pro- motions from Grade to High School,” with the chief paper by Miss Laura Hennigan of Ottumwa, followed by general discussion; “Woman Who Teaches,” by Miss Zerwekh of Villisca and Miss Mary Roberts of Des Moines; “Natural Study in Primary and Grammar Grades,” by Miss Lillian Lewlis of West Liberty; “‘Some Phases of the Report of the Committee of Ten,” by Miss Lillian B. Shorthill of Marsballtown, OFFICERS ELECTED. These officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Miss BEmma M. Ridley, Cedar Falls; vice president, Miss Rogers, Marshalltown; secretary, Geor Warrick, Des Moines; treasurer, Miss Kelso, Atlantic; exccutive committee, Miss Abbott, Rapids and Miss Hinman, Waterloo. The executive council 'was presided over by State Superintendent Sabin. The first paper was by §. H. Sheakley of Waverly on “Place and Value of Nature Studies to Grades w the High School.” he next paper was by W. Woodbine, on *Needed School Legislatior He thought the greatest need was better teachers for common schools, and to supply this need the state must provide schools for the training up of the teachers. More har- monlous work could be done through training schools, which were In close sympathy with the district schools. The colleges and uni- versities could not train teachers for the district or public school. Training schools must be brought nearer to the people and be elementary in character. Such schools may be established and maintained without expense to the state govenrnment, VIGOROUSLY DISCUSSED. Prof. Riddle's ideas were vigorously op- posed by several teachers and quite as fa- vorably advocated by as many more. Among tho speakers was Superintendent Cook of Hlinois, president of the State Normal, who sald the proper thing to do was to start at tho top and ask the legislature for money to operate normals. It is time the teachers had proper Tecognition as a class. When you have normals you can get training schools which will work in harmony. There is doubt that the district school is of the great- est importance. The entire school system must work harmoniously LIBRARIES Library sided over by H. City, librarian for the Hiswrical so- ciety. Reports were had from various dele- gates regarding the condition of libraries in their cities or towns In nearly all cases the main point was lack of support by the municipalities. There was no shortage in attendance at free public libraries, but con siderable less money appropriated than would supply the demands for first-class libraries. J. W. Rich of lowa City gave a report in part of the action of the State Teachers as- 0. Riddle of AlD. meeting was urop of lowa Towa soclety W. 1 soclation in regard to the cafs for expression Cedar | no | | fured. of such needs by said association eo that the people of Towa might be brought to re- alize that libraries could not support them- selves, but must nave aid from the town and city governments. Destitution Among lowa Workingmen. CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec. 26.—(Special Telegram.)—There s absolute destitution and suffering among families of the labor- ing people of Centerville at the present time. The short work in the mines and the lack of work on the outside is the cause for this state of affairs. Only mild weather has prevented great suffering. The people of that city are now making an effort to form an organization for the purpose of providing for the needy in a systematic manner. Unless aid is rendered soon there will be greater suffering. Debs Injunction Dismissed. DUBUQUE, Ia, Dec. 26.—(Special Tele- gram,)—The injunction procecdings entered last June against Debs and other American Rallway union men were dismissed without prejudice by Judge Shiras today, on motion of District "Attorney Sells, acting under in- structions from the Department of Justice, Kil by & Rock Island Train. MUSCATINE, In., Dee. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—J. E. Dalton, aged 2, returning h e from a dance at Leets, thirteen miles west of as struck by a Rock Island pa train this morning and instantly killed, Both his horses were also killed, Badly Bruised in a R YAy, CRESTON, Ia, Dec. 26.—(Special Tele- gram,)—Lon Robb and G. Lamb of Afton were thrown from a carriage today by the team running away and were frightfully cut and bruised, Mr. Robb's injuries being the most seriots, Two Weddin CRESTON, Ia, Dec. gram)—B. T Miss Ella_Illis Fitch of Chariton enne, Wyo. and Miss 12 were married here today, TIOWA CITY, Ia., Der 1 Tele- gram.)—The homecpathic department of the State University of lowa took possession of its new $20,000 building today. Serious Rallroad lous Esci WAXAHACHIE, Tex wreck occurred here last evening, Two pas- enger trains collided. The “Katy" south- | bound and the westbound Houston & Texas Central collided at a crossing one mile north of this city. The trains were both heavily loaded with passengers. It secms | quite miraculous that more were not in- jured. Seventeen are reported to have been hurt in the wreck. It is thought two of the passengers may die. The following is a list of the injured: J. T. Edling, side, arm and head bruised, T. J. Hester, Corsicana, broken rib, bruised about head. George Clark, Sardls, hip hurt. Mrs. Enos, Waxahachie, thought fatally injured, Leo Evans and wife of Mexico, both dan- gerously bruised, injured internally. —— Taylor, cut on head. W. F. Carron, Wallis, Tex., seriously in- jured about head and hips. E. B. Harold, Fort Worth, injured about head Miss Katie Burroughs, slightly bruised about head. Willlam Clarkson, Coraicana, bead, badly injured. Bob Mayes, engineer of legs hurt Walter Elmer, Fort Worth, a train boy, | left arm out of place and left hip slightly injured J. H. Manson, Ennis, Tex., head and breast ‘seriously injured — Connelly, Waxahachie, slightly —A serious to be Waxahachle, gash In the Katy, both brakeman, in- Carnogl * Deal. LORRAINE, 0., Dec. 26.—General Manager | Suppes of the Johuston company's stecl plant at this place is authority for the statement that on Christmag evening a deal was c d between his company and the Carnegie Steel | company by which the latter acquires a large amount’ of land adjoining Black river Lorraine, opposite the Johnston plant, on | which immense steel works employing 3,000 | men will be erected during the coming year For some time past the Carncgle company | has been prospecting with a view of securing the location for & steel plant on Lake Erle, T AR | for JUST MADE 70 FIT THE CRIME Judgment of a New York Court Against an TUnfaithful Police Official, HEAVY SENTENCE OF AN EX-CAPTAIN John L. Stephenson Glven Three Years and Six Months in Jall and @ Thousand- Dollar Fine for Taking a Bribe, NEW YORK, Dec. 26.—Bx-Police Captain John L. Stephenson, the first of the police officials tried and convicted as an outcome of the exposures brought about by the Lexow committee, was sentenced by Judge Ingraham in the court of oyer and terminer today to three years and nine months’ imprisonment in Sing Sing and to pay $1,000 fine, On December after a trial which lasted three days, the ex-captain was found guilty of bribery, he having, while in charge of the Tifth precinct, recelved four baskets of hes from Martin N. Edwards, a produce Duane street. When Captain Stephenson was called to the bar he stood erect, looking Justice Ingraham in the face squarely. “Stephenson,” said the clerk, addressing the prisoner, “bave you anything to say why sentence should not be passed upon you?” Stephenson held a whispered conyersation with his lawyer for a few seconds, but did not reply. Justice Ingraham in a very quiet manner addressed the convicted ex-officer and sald: “‘Stephenson, you have been convicted of bribery by a jury on cvidence that was absolutely convincing and no man after hears ing it could come to any other conclusion, The amount you got (§6 worth of peaches) i8 of no consequence in the fixing of the penalty for your crime. “You weré a public officer, invested with great powers, and you used them for your own_benefit, “The law glves me great discretion in fixe ing your punishment. Innocent people— namely, your wife and children—will suffer from your being punished and 1 deeply regret it. 1 consider yours to be a most serious offense. But I have received a recommenda- tion from eome of the jurymen to which I must give great weight. 1 have also re- ceived letters from merchants who know you and they say that you never attempted to extort money from them or accept @& bribe. “On the other hand, T have recelved com= munications which show that the complaint on which you were convicled was not an fs0lated case. 1 will endeavor (o fix a punighs ment not excessive severe, but which, to my mind, will show that this offense is a serfous one and that public officlals must perform their dutles without being influenced one way or the other by bribery. “The sentence of the court 2 that you be confined in the state's prison for tnree years and nine months, and pay a fine of $1,000. The ex-captain Lok his sentence very coolly and as he was crossing the street to the Tombs prison, belng saved the lgnomy of golug over the new *‘Bridge of Sighs,” he sald to one of his friends: “I may as well €0 up and begin serving my term at once, us 1 deem it useless to fight the case in the court For good behavior Stephenson may earn & commutation of eleven months, thus making the actual time of imprisonment two years and ten months. Into the Yosemite, FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.—Willlam H, land agent of the Southern cific 1y, says that the construction of an railroad from Merced to the Yoses mite valley is an assured fact. The capital stock wil be $2500,000 and will be taken the most part by Chicago capitalists, The right of way from Merced to the Yosee mite has been obtained and engagements for the rental of ¢lectric power for the use of mining at points on the read aud for ma- chinery at ed exceed already $100,000 per annum. power s to be establighed at three points on the Merced river. The road will be broad gauge and will serve the reglon for freight and passengers lke ordinary rallroads. The Pacific lmprove ment company will take the contract for thy construction of the line, SAN Mills, compa electr