Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 30, 1894, Page 1

- MORNIN G, DECEMBER ! INGLE GREAT IS GLADSTONE England's Foremost Oitizen Makes Hie 86th Birthday a Notable Cecasion, ATTACKS THE SULTAN'S GOVERNMENT Denounces Turkish Rule in Armenia in a Speech of Much Force, VIGORCUS AND ANIMATED AS EVER His Voice Full and Resonant and His Mental Faculties Awake and Active. DESCRIBED AS A MIRACLE, NOT A MAN Him a He Ireland’s Leading Journal Pays High Compliment and Wil Yet Speak of iome Rule. Hopes in Support (Copyrighied 1504 by Press Publishing Company.) LONDON, Dec. 20.—(New York World Cable—Special Telegram.)—Gladstone has celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday by uttering a denunciation of the Turkish rule in Armenia, which has created the liveliest commotion among the politiclans here, while its effects abroad, especially in Turkey itself, are awaited with pronounced anxiety, A mem- ber of the Armenian deputation, received by tho veteran statesman today, says his v has recovered all its old resonant sweetness of tone, while his gestures are as vigorous and animated as ever. At luncheon, at which he entertained his Armenian visitors, Gladstono started discussing anclent and modern history of Armenia, showing his knowledge of the subject to be as intimate and accurate as that possessed even by the learned Armenian pundits among his guests. But for his sight and hearing, which are both increasingly defective, in the opinion of his guests he would be as fully able to assume the premiership as at any period ot his public career. The Dublin Freeman's Journal, in a birthday article, describes him as a miracle, not a man, and expresses the hope that he will deliver one more specch for home rule before the general election. CHURCHILL CANNOT RECOVER. Your correspondent made special inquiry tonight at the dowager duchess of Marlbors ough's house, where Randolph Churchill is Iying ill, and was informed by the doctor that the present revival of strength and partial return of consciousness could only prove transclent, and physicians would not be Justified in holding out the smallest hope of recovery. Lady Randolph's unremitting devotion to her husband evokes the warmest admiration. She never leaves the sick room day or night, except to see members of the family, and has only been out doors for a drive on one occasion since her return, and then under orders from the doctor. Your orrespondent mentioned last week that bad speculations in South Africa had increased Churchill's mental worry and accelerated his physical breakdown. I have since learned that during his recent ill-fated tour, the fn- vestments had taken a good turn, and he is £30,000 richer than when he started. His two sons are staying with the dowager duchess of Marlborough at Deepdene, but come to London every day to see their mother. It has been the subject of remark that Lord Salisbury never sent to inquire after the invalid until his remissness had been made the subject of comment by the press. He and Churchill have not been on speaking terms since his resignation of the chancellorship of the exchequer in Salis- bury’s cabinet. MRS. ASTOR'S DEATH. ANl arrangements connected with the re- moval of the remains of Mrs. Astor from Cliveden were conducted in the strictest privacy, None but Mr. Astor and the eervants were present, the casket being taken to the railway station and placed on a train for Liverpool. Mr. Astor's personal desire 18 to maintain an entire secrecy concerning the arrangements, so that a direct inquiry at the Cunard ofice in Liverpool failed to elicit confirmation of the despatch of the remains by thelr steamer. An notice in Mr. Astor's Pall Mall Budget of this' week has attracted much attantion among his acquaintances in London, It is follows: t is with the most sincere sorrow that we have to record the death of Mrs. Astor, wife of Hon. W. W. Astor of Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, and Cliveden, Maidenhead. Mrs. Astor was the daughter of the late James W. Paul of Philadelphia, and leaves four children. For some months her health had given cause for anxlety to her friends, though in the summer she wus Btrong enough to welcome and entertain the whole' staff of the Budget at Cliveden, Whether in her New York home, or while doing honors at the American lc Rome, or In her English houses, Mrs, As- tor won affection on all sides, and the beautiful picture of her by Carolus Duran, looked out as a friend on hundreds of the who saw it, many in America, in Fr Italy and in England. This I & sadness of Its own to ourselves, It is not in convention but In truth a quick of deep, personal, and enduring sympathy and sor- B, The funeral will take place in Amer- ca," in L1 Tmpassioned Address ton Visited Him at His Home. CHESTER, Eng., Dec. The ‘Armenian assoclations and delegates from several Armenian communities abroad held & conference here today. Francls Seymour Stevenson, member of Parliament for the Eye district of Suffolk, presided. Resolu- tions were passed thanking the press and ulpit for the part they had taken in bring. ng to public rotice the Turkish atrocities in Armenia, and saying that under no clr- cumstances could the Porte's promises of reform be accepted unless a governor gen- eral for Turkish Armenia was appointed With the sanction of the signers of the Ber- lin treaty. A deputation from the meeting then pro- cceded to Hawarden, where its members were received by Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone nd their family in Hawarden church. The deputation first presented Rev. Stephen Gladstone, son of Mr. Gladstone and rector ©Of Hawarden, with a beautifully chased, gilt chalice to be used in the church in memory | of Mr. Gladstone's sympathy with Blistance rendered the Armeniass. After the presentation of the chalice Mr Gladstone, addressing the deputation, said in bstance: It is not Indifference which has | thus far led 19 xothing in regard to the af- | fairs reported from Armenfa. gone abroad of horrible and indescribable | eutrages lu Armenia, and the impulse of every mun has been to give vent td a burst ©f stroug feeling. Dut I am convinced that obituary tion at in 8 will bring GLADSTONE ON ARMENIA, and as- Rumors have | was previously financial in & grave case of this kind every natlon i . . - is most appropriately represented by its gov- ernment, and it is their duty not to assume that the allegations are true, but to wait for the result of the examination and whether they are based upon ascertained facts “The tends see intelligence which has reached me toward a conclusion, which, however, 1 hope may not be verified, and that is that the outrages, sins and abominations of 1876 in Bulgaria have been repeated in Armenia 1t this s correct It is time that one gencral shout of execration directed against such deeds of wickedness should rise from out- rages upon humanity and force itself to the ears of the sultan and make him sensible, it anything could make him sensible, of the madness of such a course. “If the reports are established it will more than ever stand before the world that there Is no lesson, however severe, that could reach certain people of the necessity of observing, to some degree, the laws of de- cency, humanity and justice. If he allegations are true it as it written In letters of iron on the rec- ords of the world that a government which could countenance and cover the perpetra- tion of these outrages is a disgrace to Ma- homet, whom the Turks profess to follow; a Qisgrace (o civilization at large and a curse to mankind. “This is strong language, and ought to be used when the facts are’ known. How ever, we should keep our judgments in sus pense until the truth is known. But, as the dencs grows and the case darkens, my hopes have dwindled, and as long as 1 have a volce T hope it will be raised upon such occasions in behalf of humanity.” will stand on to SIX DROWNED OFF NORTH WALES, Another Heavy Galo Sweeping Over Eng land -Heavy Snows. Dec. A heavy gale fs the channel, delaying the mail boats. Snow has fallen in many places in England for the first time this season. The barkentine Woodville, from Dublin to Liverpool, has foundered. Six of her crew were drowned. A tremendous storm prevailed over the northwest of Ireland yesterday evening and there is a heavy sea off the coast today. The Allan Jiner Laurentian, Captain MeDougall, from Liverpool, December 24 for Halifax .. and Portland, Me., was unable to pro- ceed on ler journey and lay off Moville all night. Nothing has been heard of the British steamer Sarnia, which, as exclusively re- ported by the Assoclated press yesterday af- ternoon, lost her rudder and after having been taken in tow by the Anchor line steamer Anchoria, was abandoned owing to the very heavy weather which prevailed at a point about 130 miles west of Tory island. The Sarnia was bound from Portland, Me.. via Halifax, for Liverpool, and has on board fifty cabin passengers and a large number of sheep. Tugs are walting at the entrance of Lough Foyle for tho weather to moderate in order to search for the Sarnia. The gale has been especially severe in the British channel, The British steamer Poly- nesian from Cardiff, collided in Barry roads with the British ship Balclutha, outward bound from Barry. The Polynesian put into Pennarth, a comparative wreck. Several small wrecks are reported along the coast. LONDON, sweeping across NOT DEFINITELY SETTLED, Condemnation of Secret Socicties Targely with the Bishops. ROME, Dec. 20.—It is not true that the status of the secret societies—the Sons of Temperance, O1d Fellows and Knights of Pythias—have been settled for members of the Catholic church in the United States, There is the best of authority for saying a decree condemning these societies and a form for the promulgation of the decree has beon sent out by a congregation of Roman theologluns, and has been, by order of the pope, submitted to the bishops in America, from whom the pope wishes to hear before a final decizion. The oishops in the various states of America are now consult- ing together and writing to Rome ihelr opinfons. The submission of the decree tc the American prelates was confidential. Lies Diaz's Spee rably Received, CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 20.—The topic of conversation here is President Diaz's speech, which is universally applauded in all cir- cles. The general opinion is that Guatemala must be made to satisfy Mexico. A promi- nent officlal says that Mexico wants but justice, and if Guatemala wants war, she will have to declare it What is most to the point in Diaz's speech is that he says no useless delays should be allowed in the diss ssion, and that existing treaties should be respected. o Randolph Churchill Shows Signs of Life. LONDON, Dec. 29.—Lord Randolph Churchill had periods of consclousness yes- terday, and during the night he conversed with the physicians in attendance upon him and asked to see his sister, Baroness de Ramsey. In spite of this improvement in the patient's condition his medical attend- ants belleve that it is really only evanescent, Will Conso to o rts. COLON, Dec. 20.—Panama and Colon will on the 1st of January next cease to be free ports, A decree has been issued, directing that on and after that date a duty of 10 per caut ad valorem be collected on all imports. Protests ugainst this action have been made by the Panama Coal company and the Pan- ree LONDON, Dee. 20.—A dispatch to the Standard from Berlin says the administra- tion of the navy has entirely forbidden the use of wood in the building, equipment or furnishing of men-of-war. The experience in the Yalu engagement shows that wood was immediately set on fire by shells, Financial LONDON Eilis, and Post itor of the Times Dead. Dee, 29.—The dea'h’ of Arthur financial editor of the London Times London correspondent of the Evening of New York, is announced. Mr. Ellis editor of the Daily News of London, Mrs. Hody on the Ocean, LONDON No ceremony of any Kind attend:d the departure of the remains of Mrs. William Waldorf Astor from Cleive- den for Liverpool. They starled for the United States on the Aurania, which sailed today. Revealed Govern PARIS, Dec. 20.—The cabinet has decided to dismiss M. Lannesan, governor of Franch Indo-China, owing to the fact that it has been proved that he has divulged the contents of official documen’s and reports, nent Docaments. Will e fn on the New Year Honors. LONDON, Dec. 29.—1It Is stated that Hon Mackenzie Bowen, premier of Canada, will be made a knight commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George on New Year's day. M Wine wnd Spiris Failure o London LONDON, Dec. 29.—John Gassiot Austin, wine and spirit merchant of 92 Great Lower slreet, this city, has falled for over £100,000. A A AN G S o PRESENTS IN PLENTY Each Member of the Imperial Family Had a Private Christmas Tree, EMPRESS FREDERICK THINKS OF THE POOR Visited a Child's Hospital and Gave Presents to the Children, HOHENLOHE A TEMPORARY CHANCELLCR Real Choice of the Emperor Said to Be Count Eulenberg, DIFFERENT FATE OF TWO EDITORS South German Jury Acquits One of Libel- Ing the Emperor While a Magistrate Imprisons Another for Printe ing the Same Article, (Copyrighted BERLIN, Dec. 29.—This has been a holi- day week, and even the emperor's restless activity slowed down. The weather in Ger- many has been fine, more like spring than winter, and the season’s business has been brisker than for many years past. The {m- perial family celebrated Christmas in the old- fashicned German way. On Monday, after dinner at the new palace, the handsomely trimmed trees were lighted and gifts were distributed. Emperor Willam and the em- press each had a fine fir, elghteen feet high and thickly hung with glittering trinkets, while on a table stood a pile of costly pres- ents. Emperor William's principal gift to the empress was a splendid pearl necklace accompanied by an album of Norweglan views, sketched and colored by himself dur- ing his trip north last summer. The royal princes each had a smalier tree and a table covered with pretty, suitable presents, and all those belonging to the more intimate circle also had a tree and a pile of gifts. On Thursday there was a splendid matinee per- formance of ‘“Hansel and Greta” at the Royal Opera house for the young princes. The mild weather has permitted the fmperial family to take long excursions on foot in Potsdam and environs during the weel. The dowager empress Frederick celebrated Christmas by visiting a number of charitable institutions, where she left handsome gifts. An especially interesting scene took place at the Emperor and Empress Frederick’s Chil- dren's hospital, where the dowager staid in a large ward and distributed presents to those of the little patients in the convales- cent stage who were able to walk. She then went to the cots of the other children, and with her own hands gave them Christmas gifis and spoke a few kindly words to each patient. Emperor William sent by his aide- de-camp, Major Von Moltke, a speclal Christ- mas gift for the queen regent of Holland. It was in the form of a splendidly mounted copy of the original portrait of William of Orange, now in the gallery of Darmsladt. Early during the past week the emperor viewed the statues of Hohenzollern rulers destined to adorn the renovated White hall of the old castle, and made a speech to the scylptors whe had executed the work accord- ing to instructions received direct from the emperor’s lips. His majesty complimented them and conferred decorations upon all. HOHENLOHE ONLY A SUB. Rumors are now in circulation to the effect that Prince Hohenlohe, the chancellor, only intended to act as ad interim chancellor, and that the emperor’s real choice for chancellor is Count Botho Zeu Eulenberg, whose dis- agreement with Caprivi led to the latter's resignation of the chancellorship and the sub- sequent ministerial changes, Including the resignation of Eulenberg himself. The Fressinige Zeitung directly calls Zue Eulenberg Hohenlohe's coming successor. In the meanwhile, however, Hohenlohe, not feel- ing strong, has escaped from the turmoil and worry of office by seeking refuge outside of Germany on the fine estate of his cldest son at Poldebrod, Bohemia, where he has been spending Christmas. The chancellor is tiying to gain aid in his official duties by making his other son, Prince Alexander, his personal go-between, as Prince Bismarck used Count Herbert during the last years of his chancellorship. Young Hohenlohe relin- quished his seat In the Reichstag for Alsace- Loraine, gaining an influential office at the chancellory. The case of Engels, editor of Ulmer Zel- tung of Wurtemburg, although of itself of no great importance, is significant because it illustrates the present state of popular fecling in South Germany. Engels wrote and published an article severely comment- ing upon the recent public utterances of the emperor. The editor of a newspaper at Con- stance, Baden, reprinted Engel's articlo and he is now undergoing a term of imprison- ment in consequence, while Engels, whose case, according to Wurtemburg law was sub- mitted to a jury, was acquitted. The south German newspapers unanimously congratu- late the jury on their verdict, An important couvention of Polisk soclal- ists took place at Breslau this week. The delegates were sent from Berlin, Breslau, Altona, Bremen and the Rhelnish West Phalian district, as well as from Bromberg, Ratibor dnd Posen. A resolution was passed to intensify socialist agitation everywhero among the Poles as their social and political interests are said to be those of the soclal- ists, but not in touch with their religious convictions. According to official figures submitted to the Reichstag bureau 25,471 young men who wera due for military enrollment last year were absent without permission and were tried and sentenced in thelr absence for evading military service, A government bill will be presented to the Reichstag shortly after its reassembling rais- ing the duty on cotton seed ofl to 10 marks, and reducing the duty on adulterated cotton seed oll to 3% marks. United States Ambassador Runyon gave a dinner to the Itallan ambassador to Ger- many, Count Lanza di Busca, on Thursday last. 1894 by the Assoclated Press.) Arrested for Murdering a Money I PARIS, Dec. 20.—Two brothers Dautrey have been arrested on of murdering Mme. Charles, changer of the Palals Royal. The prisoners are anarchists and materials for the manu- facture of bombs were found at their lodg- ings. nder. named the charge the money Stormy Session of the Sobranje. SOPHIA, Bulgaria, Dec. 20.—8tormy scenes occurred in the Sobranje today owing to the obstructive tactics of the opposition, who tried to resist the suspension of their leader, M. Dossen, and the sitting was temporarily | suspended. After an all nifght sitting a bill granting amnesty to pélitical offenders, including Zankoff and Karhvéloff, was passed. This is regarded as settling the Russo-Bul- garian reapproachment 1 Note Legalization Passtd the Lower House ST. JOHN'S, N. F., Dgc. '30.—Thorburn & Thesira, supplying merchante, assigned to- day. They are indebted. to.the Union bank about §300,000. Thorburn, who is a director of the bank, claims to possess assets sufi- clent to offset the whole amount of the in- debtedness. The government carrled the legalization of the notes in the lower house last night. The defection two of the government supporters in the upper house endangers its passage there. The amount of the note issue of both banks now in circulation is $1,400,000, Tortured Captured Kebel OfMcers. RIO GRANDE DO SUL, Dee. 30.—It is calculated that within the last two months over 1,000 soldiers have. deserted from the government forces and gone over to the rebels. The government forces on Thursday attacked Santa Ana and dislodged the rebel forces, capturing the town, war stores, ete. Twelve of the rebel officers, after being tor- tured unmercifully, were shot. Pearl CITY OF M theater at last night. ono person injured. Reports from Lower California say that pearl fishing is proving very profitable along the coast. sheries Prosperous. XICO, Dec. 80.—The principal Huejutta was destroyed by fire In the panic which ensued was killed and a number ‘nrthquakes In Southern Italy. ROME, Dec. 20.—Slight earthquake shocks were felt today in the province of Reggio di Cableria. The inhabitants are in a panicky | condition. Terrell Visits the Sultan. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. ~—United States Minister Alexander W. Terrell had an audience with the sultan yesterday. Mary Anderson Convalescent. LONDON, Dee. 20.—Mrs, Antonio Navarre, formerly Mary Anderson, is now convalescent. o Ismall Pasha Keported Dying. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 2 Pasha, ex-khedive of Egypt, is dying. —_— - CLAIMS THERE 18 A SURPLUS, Ismail Treasurcr of Kings County Says the Op- posite of a Shortage Exists. AUGUSTA, Ga., Dec, 20.—Lawrence Torney, county treasurer bf Kings county, N. Y, left Augusta today for New York. He was seen by an Augusta Herald re- porter and asked concerning the alleged shortage in his office of $14,000. Mr. Torney says the county supervisors of Kings county, in looking over their books, showed a shortage, and he had|just reccived a telegram from the chef’clerk in his office, saying that the office expert, after exam- ining, had found there Was no such short- age. Mr. Torney claims that there is a surplus in his office. The deputy clerk-of thie office, who died a year ago, he sald, hasimaney coming to him that is in this office. The deccased deputy, he added, had mixed his private ac- counts with the publiz funds, but there is no question that the ur ove the public dues will be turned Intd the estate of this deputy el ¢ i Mr. Torney denies that heils a fugutive. As =oon as he was apprised of the alleged shortage he took the train for the north. He and his family have been sojourning in August suburbs, His family remains here, Mr. Torney denled the aceuracy of the re- port of the county supervigors and said he will easily clear his skirts of any charges of any Kkind. — STAND BY THE AWARD, T, Massillon Operators Kefuse to Discuss Any Other Torms with the Minors. CLEVELAND, Dea. 20~The Massillon coal operators held a meeting at the Wedell house today to take action on the refusal of the miners to abide by the decision of the wage arbitration committee. Resolu- tions were adopted reviewing at length the work of the arbitration board, which w. composed of men satisfactory to both sides, The resolutions conclude as follows: “Be it further and finally resolved that we most firmly and emphatically stand by the award, and will under no circumstances ne- gotlate on any other basiz." The cperators expressed a willingness to appoint a committee to meet the miners to arrange minor deta'ls of matters not covered by the arbitration board, but were unani- mously opposed to offering any Increase over the rate named by the committee, MASSILLON, O., Dec. 2, —With the tem- perature hovering around zero today mamy of the idle coal minera are without fuel to heat their homes. Coal ‘s so sc that there is not enough to keep the pumps going at the mines, and the operators will soon be compelied to buy outside fucl in order to keep their property from going to destruction, gt NO CHANCE TO ESCAPE. Klamath Falls' Horror Fully as Great as First Reports Indicated, PORTLAND, Ore, Dec, 20.—A dispatch recelved late this afternoon from Klamath “alls in reference to the holocaust at Silver Lake says: There were pro) le in the hall. The panic-stricken ones rushed to.the door into volumes of flame in an endeavor to escape, while others were trampled upon and forced to the! loom by the frantic rush of people seeking to effect their escape for the horrible death that awalited them, Many. leaped for life from the windows, recelving serfous if not fatal injuries. Others were dragged out morc dead than alive. Later reports may he even more fearful than those at hand, which state that forty-one persons were burned to death and five othérs were mortally in- Jured. Silver Lake is agssmall town, con- taining about five busingss houses and a few dwellings. It is a prosperous settle- ment of farmers and stogkmen. The phy- siclans from Lake View and Palsley have gone to minister to the sifferers. The set- tlers of the surrounding) country are sending contributions ‘of# money and pro- visions. ——— CONTINUED THE HEARING, Foreclosure on the Kungas Central U fore Judgo Sanborn At St Paul, T. PAUL, Dec. 20.~Jadge Sanborn, in the United states cireuit = court of ap- peals today made severgl orders in the matter of the Unlon Paeliic receivership. The matter of the recelvership of the Kan- sas Central railway was brought up on the mortgage foreclosure praceedings brought against that road in the'district court of Kansas, wherein the American Loan and rust company of Boston seeks to recover by the forclosure of a mortgage $1,300,000. A similar foreclosureprocesding for $1,500,000 was begun by the trustessof the mortgage ainst the Union Pacifie, Ligcolu & Colo- rado. In both instances Judge Sanborn has continued the hearing Freezing Weather ag Atlanta. ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 293 The cold wave reached its climax at 2 ¢'clock this morning, when the thermometer registered 4 ¢ above zero, This morning the weather s moderating, and indications-are that it will continue to grow warmer. The wave caught Atlanta unawares. The motormen on the trolley cars were th chief gufferer and extraordinary efforts were ' made to id them from suffering. Great bonfires were made at th: ends of the street railway lies and hot bricks were supplied for the men to stand on. Be- READY 10 STEP OUT Superintendent Byres Has His Resignation Ready for Mayor-Elect Strong, READ BEFORE THE LEXOW COMMITTEE Does Not Wish to Stind in the Way of Uontemplated Reforms, TELLS HOW HE ACQUIRED WEALTH Commodore Vanderbilt and Jay Gould Made Investments for Him, SOME OF THEM WERE VERY PROFITABLE Attorney Goff Anvounces There Is Nothing n ‘s Books Needing Explanation—Close of Commissioner Mart the Investigatior NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—At ten minutes to 9 o'clock tonight the Lexow committee ad- journed subject to the call of the chair, thus closing a session of investigation which was brimful of startling revelations. Just as he was through answering Mr. Goff’s probing questions Superintendent By handed a letter to Chairman Lexow and said it was a copy of one he had sent to Mayor-clect Strong early this month. It was his resignation from the force, of which he has been a member for the last thirty The superintendent sald, on two occasions since he was appointed in Supernitendent Murray's place he was on the point of res signing, owing to the continual conflict be- tween the commissioners and himself. The superintendent, he said, should have abso- lute charge of the discipline of the depart- ment, but that all his efforts in that direc- tion were frustrated by the commissioners. The department was honeycombed with abuses, which had been growing thirty years and they could be remedied only by radical legislation. Local politiclans, he claimed, curse of the department, and as politics was a factor in the force such a state of things would exist. Although he had done his utmose to procure substantial information as to corruption and bribery, he was unable to_get it, and the whole depart- ment was impregnated with the belief that promotion had to be bought and merit was of no avail. He claimed to have done a 800d deal toward helping to bring about the exposures. He paid a tribute to Dr. Park- hurst, who, he said, manufactured public sentiment, without which it would have been impossible for the committee to acquire the information it did. His wealth, which he estimated at $350,000, was made by specula- tion in Wall street, he said, through the in- strumentality of Jay Gould and his son George. His purchases of real esfate were also very profitable, and he claimed not to have a bank account. The carlier part of the day was given to the examination of Inspector McLaughlin, MR. MOTT CAME FIRST. the Lexow committee took its work today Mr. Goff announced that Mr. Mott of the United States district attorney's office wished to make a statement regarding the charges made by the green goods men, Louis C. Streep and his brother. Mr. Goft said that Mott was a well known and esteemed mem- ber of the New York bar and that he had every faith in his integrity as a citizen and a lawyer. ““We declined to hear Mr. Comstock yes- terday, Mr. Goff,” said Mr. Lexow, “and it would be hardly fair to allow Mr. Mott to make an explanation when we refused a similar privilege to Mr. Comstock.” Mr, Mott then took off his coat and advanced toward the desk. He sald: “You say you have stricken the evidence as to me from your record. That is not enough to de- stroy the smirching which you allowed to be thrown upon me. Had I known on last Thursday evening that 1 was to be assailed in so disgraceful a manner, whether above the ground or under the earth, on the ocean or under the ocean, I would have been here to denounce the charge of corruption so scandalously brought against me. “Did any public official of this committee know what this man Streep was to testify? It 50 I should have been informed and some attempt made to ascertain whether his statements were true or not.” Mr. Lexow—We have done all in our power in striking out the record. You deny the charge made against you. “Deny the charge!” shouted Mr. Mott, “Deny the charge!” and his voice rose still higher. “A charge made against me by a twice-convicted criminal. Why should I deny anything on such a man's statement?” Mr. Goff looked uncomfortable and seemed to wish that he had never introduced Streep to the committee, Mr. Lexow then loudly: “If you will remain as a denial on oath.” Mr. Mott grew still more angry. “You have no right, sir, to speak to me in such a manner. I have my rights as a citizen § as well as you and I have the right to de nounce here the base charges made against me." two years. were the long as ‘When up grew angry wish to remain witness and and sald here you can make a LEXOW RAPPED FOR ORDER. Chalrman Lexow rapped his gavel violently on the desk. “You have no right to speak here,” he cried. “You will confine yourself to the charges made against you by a wit ness, You must keep quiet here, You may if you choose be sworn and deny the state- ments on the record.” At this Mr. Mott became furious “Deny the record!" he yelled. say you have no record.” Mr. Lexow—We will permit nothing else Mr. Mott put on his coat and flounced out of the room, shouting as he started for the door: “I will not disgrace myself by mitting to your rudeness,” he walked out of the court Captain Martens was called. “How is Mrs. Martens, eaptain?"' was Mr. Gof's first question She is very sick, sir.” Mr. Goff then accused the captain of Keep- ing his wife away from the court, fearing that on her examination she might tell some- thing that would substantiate the charges of corruption which Martens s accused of. Martens tried to explain bis wife's condition, but Mr. Goff would not let him and kept on saylng very severe things to the witness. You may go now,” £a/d Mr. Goff as soon as he thought he had said enough “Is Captain Meakim here?’ asked quisitor. There was no answer, and again Mr. Goft g0t off a shower of invectives, in which he charged the absent captain with protecting “Why you sub- and then the in- THE Weather Fore Fair; Colder Page. 1. Gladstone Vigorous at Eighty-Five, Berlinese and the Christmas Festival, Tyrnes Is Ready to Resign Tarift War with Europe Imminent. Manderson as Senato Secretary. Cleveland May Call an Extra Session. Popullsts Appeal to the Public Again, Omuha Fireman Killed, Senator Falr's Millions Distributed. Fires Destroy Much Property, Review of the Iown Rate Hearing. Last Week in Local Soclety. Burlington Organizing the Leglslature. Phelps County's Courageous People. City Reports Belng Prepared. Councll Bluffs Loeal Matters. Among the Germans of Om What the Sports Engage At. Theatrical News and Gossip, Omaha Pulpit Attreactions. oys' ana Girls' Department. et 11— hapter 1V, Mer Ways and Her World, BEE BULLETIN. ast for Nebraska Norih Winds, Becoming Varfable, Inanelal Live Stock Markets, “green goods” operators and acts of corruption, Captain Ryan was called and gave his bank books to Mr. Goft in deference to the orders given him when excused yesterday. The captain denied that he ever accepted any money, and added: “Sure it would be very foolish for any one to offer me money for protection. I would not touch it, for I'm an honest man.” The captain was then excused. Inspector McLaughlin was next called, but he was not on hand. “He was subpoenacd last Goft, “and we telephoned to police head- quarters and recelved the information that he had left there to come here.” When Inspector McLaughlin entered the court room he apologized for mot being on hand earlier, but said he had been in con- stant attendance for the last three days. “What age were you when you joined the police?” “Twenty-one years old.” “When did you join the force?" “On November 21, 1866." “How much money had you joined the force?” GAVE HIS WIFE HIS MONEY. “Six thousand dollars. 1 had three trucks in West Washington market for four years previous, and 1 saved $4,500, and sold my trucks and horses for $1,500. I gave the money to my mother to keep for me. She gave it to me before she died on September 12, 1870. I gave the money to my sweet- heart, to whom 1 was married on Novem- ber 14, 1870.” “Then you had no confidence in yourselt when you gave your money- to your mother and 'then'to your' sweetheart to keep for you?” inquired Mr. Goff. 4 “No, sir; but I thought they could take better care of it than I could,” was the re- Dly. ““You were a business man, and must have been a saving man to accumulate such a sum of money in four years. Your sweetheart in the truck business?” The witness flared up at this question, and appealed to the senator. He said that it was an unnatural an@ unmanly question. Mr. Lexow told Mr. Goff to change the question and ask in what business the young lady was engaged.” “In the candy business,” was the reply. Mr. Goff then asked him if he ever got back the $6,000 from his wife, but the in- spector hedged around and finaliy said that his wife paid $7,000 on a house in 1885, but he did not take this as a payment to him of the $6,000. Mr. Goff went on putting the same ques- tion repeatedly. “Did you ever get back that $6,0002" Finally he said: “I have recelved several moneys from my wife, but as to that original amount I can not say I ever got it.” “Were you ever engaged in any business since you joined the force?” “Yes, In 1581 1 invested $1,750 in patent switch. My brother-in-law, Frede K. Hills, bought the Jeffrey Clark switch several other night,” said Mr. when you patent for $14,000. There were four notes of $3,500 each, payable at three, six, nine and twelve months, The business was in Chicago and known as the Jeffrey Clark Switeh company. The notes were met and I made about $35,000 to $40,000 out of it. My brother sold the royalty to several manu- facturing companies and railioad companies.” “Name some of them.” “The Ajax Forge cfmpany, the Adams company, the Union Iron Steel company, all of Chicago; the Missouri Pacific and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rallroad.” “Were you ever in Chicago?”’ “Never in my life.” “By whom were the notes made?” “By my brother-in-law.” “Was your name on them?" “No." A recess was taken, The line followed by Mr. Goff after recess was an endeavor fo ascertain the value of property now owned by Inspector McLaughlin, The witness sald that in 1884 the profits from the patent right were larger than in the previous year. He gave the money to his wife. “We bought a house in my wife's name at 449 West Seventh street, at §20,000, and paid §7,000 on it QUEER FINANCIERING. “Why, if, as you say, your wife had about $40,000 lying idle, did you have a mortgage of $13,000 on (he property ?"" “Because in case we wanted to sell the property it was much better to have a mort- gege on it Mr. Goff then asked as to the business his after she got thi oney. “I refuse to answer until I see my coun- sel,” replied the witness, “Would it tend to incrimivate or degrade your wife?" Mr. Goff then got property a number of questions wife was engaged in the witness to tell what owned or held under Goff placed the spec property at $319,000 The actual cost of $283,175, had been offered re several | roperties king the actusl his wife and he purchase contract. M. ulative value of all the and the equity at $65,17; these parcels he figured at Witness stated that | cently profits _on th amounting to $37,000, thus value of his cquily $102 Mr. Goff figured up the @ of which McLaughlin had sin W poiuted sergeant in July, 1854, and plac at $26,000. “Now, lnspector, where did 38,000, the difference between earned and the money you invest “My wife made ulot of money iu her bus iness." “What busines “I refuse o0 say.’ “Well, did you where?"” you get the the salary make else any money I have been buying and selling real (Contiuued on Th.rd Page) ! Vera Cruz;. New PAGES 1 TO 8, COPY FIVE CENTS. TALK OF TARIFF WAR All Europo Appears to Be Combining Against American Produots, FRANCE JOINS IN THE PROCESSION Agrioultural Products the Princigal Target for Retaliation, MEAT CLAIMED TO BE UNWH:LESOME Only a Subterfugo to Excuse the Probibitive Measnres, AGRARIANS' DEMANDS NUST BE SATISFIED Stato Department Fortifying 1tself with Tn- formation to Protect the Interests of This Country—Able to Hold Our Own, WASHINGTON, show that the verge of a great France now appe Dec. 20.—Signs United multiply States 15 on the tarift war with i Burope. be followlng in the lead of Germany in placing restrictions and obstacles in the way of the importation of American products, and, as in the case of Germany, this is a development of the agrarian policy and s intended (o help the French farmer, although ostensibly put for- ward as a measure in the fnterest of publio health. In a report to the State department from Roubaix, United States Commerclal Agent Angel warns the department of a mo®ement put on foot by the agriculturists of the Department of the North to establish certain reforms in reference to dutles on age ricultural products and other matters, The minister of agriculture has been memorialized upon the subject by a delegation. The memorial complains of the importation of American beef and prays that the quarantine laws upon animals may be rigidly enforced; that in cases where the sanitary officials de- tect a contagious disease in cattle, such cate tle may be refused entry, or at least shall be subjected to a quarantine inspection in the special lazarettos established at the various ports of entry. They insist upon the danger caused by the establishment of slaughter houses in the maritime ports, which they say have the effect of lowering still further the price of meats, on account of competition thereby created. They pray for an Increase of 7 francc in the duty upon a bounty on French colonial sugars. Some of the advance figures relative to the extent- of the imports into the United States coming in Spanish bottoms have been al ready furnished to the Department of State, and they show that the department has ex- ceptionally powerful weapons in a retaliatory war if it comes to the polnt, Since Septem- ber 1 the value of such goods entered at the Atlantic ports was a little over $4,500,000, or 4t theé rate of $18,000,000 per” atiniuni, & Tom- merce too considerable to be sagrificed by Spain without great provocation, to HALL WAS A FIRE TRAP, Only One Small Door and Two Windows from Which Inmates Could Escape. KLAMATH FALLS, Ore, Dec. 20.—The stage which arrived from Lakeview tonight brought additional particulars of the catase trophe which occurred at Silver Lake Christ- mas evening. The latest intelligence places the number of dead at forty-one, and the se- riously wounded at five, whose names were glven by the Associated press last night. Christman Brothers' store, where the accis deng occurred, is a two-story frame building with a square front, twenty-four by ffty feet, and adjoining the building was a shed used as a store room, There were no windows in the whole upper part of the building, ex- cepting two in the front, affording light for the second story or hall. There were two windows and a glass door also in front, which afforded light and entrance to the first floor, which was used as a merchandise store and postoffice, The hall had only one exit, a stairway to the second story on the outside and on (he rear of the building, the distance to the ground being fifteen feet, The build- Mg was crowded, there beiug probas bly people present. In the hall there was only one narrow passage between the seats, which was blocking by the burning ofl on the floor. It was there- fore nccesasry for the people o clamber over the scats and one another before the door could be reached, only to rush into the flames or retreat, as they had come, to the front of the hall, to seek deliverance from the only two windows. The lamp which caused the disaster w an extra large Rochester and held about two gallons of ol West of the building was a small powder and oil houre distant about thirty 1 A messenger twenty minutes out from the scene of the disaster, on his way to Lakeview, heard an explosion, which was probubly the powder and ofl house near the hall. 1t is thought several were killed by the explosion. Those dead are mostly women and children, who were unable to help themselves. It is asserted by a man well acquainted in Silver Lake that several in attendance at the Christmas trec were under the influence of liguor. KING HOLD IN EARNEST. South Will Soon Have n Nebraskn Sufferers, BALTIMORE, Dec. 20.—The movement in- augurated by the Manufucturers Record to ship a train load of corn and meat from the south to the farmers of Nebraska has awakened great Interest throughout the south and ¥ belng vigorously taken hold of, At the request of the Record, Governor W, J. Northen of Georgla has agreed 1o take up the matter and head the movement with a view of gathering at Atlanta all the con- tributions that are made and there make up the full train for shipment west. W, B. Spark of the Georgia Southern & Florida railroud, wires that his road will tribute a full car of corn and will also lle free all contributions that may be ade by others along the line of the road, The Business league of Augusta has tuken hold of the matter actively In that city, - " CITY, Dec today recelved a letter from firm at St. Louls containing ted to be a coupon for $a0 in- July 1, 1886, on the Hannibal & Joseph railroad state renewal bond and bearing 6 per cent interest. Mr. Stephens proncunced it a forgery, for the reason no uch bond beariog the number 974,926 1s in extstence. The forgery I8 perfect, It is sald several ke ones have turned up at differs ent points 1n the state within the past week, L~ : Seagoing \ossels, Dec. 30, Arrived—Moravia, from Bale vad Keady for Light, 2. te Treag- urer Stephens + broke hat pur rest, dui st Movemout s o At Hamburg ore At New At 1Etown York, for ew York Que Arviyed—Umbria, Liverpuol, and proceeded, Artived—Victorla, from frow Suthamplon, from York