Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 22, 1895, Page 5

RICKS PLEADS NOT GUILTY Makes His Defense Before the Court of Newspaper Roadera, MAINTAINS HIS ABSOLUTE INNOCENCE e Is Now In Ohleago and Will Appear Today Before the House Committes to Answer the Charges Bronght Against Him, WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—Judge A. J. Ricks of Cleveland, accompanied by his coun- ®el, arrived in this city today to appear be- fore tho committee of the house of repre- sentatives to answer the charges preferred against him by the Central Labor union of Cleveland. In answer to questions by a representative of the Associated press Judge Ricks said: “The substance of the charge is that 1 have retained fees claimed by me, by virtue of my former clerkship, which I should have paid over to the United States. There is abso- lutely no truth in the charge. The whole accueation embraces throe items aggregating some $776, and In my reports as clerk for the year 1888 and the first half of 1889 I checked myselt with this very amount as part of my compensation as clerk, the charge being made upon account of records In what are known as the Birdsell cases. The actual making of records in all clerks' offices Is al- ways many months behind the \lisposal of cases. In this way it happened that the rec- ords in these cases in which I had so charged myself with §776 before actually receeiving the same were not completed until after my appointment as judge. When the fees in the cases were pald to me they amounted to $1,720.15. For this amount I forwarded the proper department of the government a full Statement and account, which account, also reported by me, is as follows: late clerk United i district of Ohlo, to to the amount r records in - eighty statements, $1,720.15, y amount reported as his emoluments for first halt of gum of By an sum of of the part 1858 unt reported in last half of 1888, 54,62, by amount reported in first half of 1889, sum of $218.17, making the total sum reported $866.70. By ‘amount paid Mis Lillis, per voucher, $300, Iy 8hort and Forman, per vouche . draft for balance due United States, In this account, as above shown, I re- tained only that which had been charged to me andthe actual expense of making the fecords, which expense was allowed me by aw “Having thus fully accounted and re- #ponded to every duty of the government in this respect I cannot but regard the proposi- tlon of the charge as not only unwarranted, but as actuated by malicious motives by those who have taken offense at rulings made by me as a judge of the United States courts, G I am here at the suggestion of the com- mittee and am glad of the opportunity to meet them face to face. I have nothing to conceal In this matter and the facts entitle me to complete exoneration, which I am con- fident will be given me by any one Investi- gating the subject and becoming familiar With the facts.” In their brief, which will be submitted to- morrow to the committee, Judge Ricks' counsel conclude as follows: “CGentlemen of the Committee: There fs no argument in criticising the course from Which the accusations come, but it is a well known fact in this circuit that fearless handling of riotous conduct to the destruc- tion of interstate commerce instigated against the judge of this district the im. Dlacable hostility of a certain class of citizens. His attitude, however, and his utterances upon the bench have met the ap- proval of reviewing courts and learned legal authorities. It is the first time in the history of the judiclary of the United States that the discharge of duty by a judge has been made the occaslon for an inquisition into his business methods prior to his ap- rolntment as judge. We submit that not only should the committee acquit Judge Ricks, but should take pleasure in saying that there is nothing In the evidence to Which they should give any consideration.” CRUSADE FOR BETTER ROADS, General Stone Tells of the Progress of the Work Thronghout the Country. ‘WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—Officlal reports ©Of the bureau of road Inquiry show that in- creased interest is being taken in the good roads movement, and that a large propor- tion of the railroad companies have agreed to further the movemént by offering very low rates whenever any general movement ls started. General Roy Stone, who is in charge of the bureau, and has been spending several weeks attending road conventions in the Wwest as the representative of the Agricultural department, has returned to ‘Washington. In reviewing the progress of the movement General Stone said: “In Indlana and Mis- sourl great interest Is being taken in the movement. In Nebraska there is not much need for general road improvements except in the river counties, owing to the naturally good roads, helped lately by the very dry Weather. Kansas s Interested in the ques- tion, and will indoubtedly take up the mat- ter and make decided changes in legislation, Nearly all of the southern states are taking steps in road building, thereby increasing the use of convict labor by county bonding. Michigan will take some important step this winter to make its county roads law more succossful. A very energetic movement is in progress in Wisconsin, In New Jersey state ald probably will be doubled in amount this year, The Massachusetts commission has asked for $1,000,000 to expend in the con- struction of state roads. There fs little op- position to the bill, and the appropriation Will be granted. The opinion favors convict and contract labor for road improvement, The main idea Is to use convicts In pre- paring rond materfals, working in quarries where they may be guarded, and to use the tramps, county prisoners and short term con- viets in macadamizing the road NOT AN ATTACK ON ENGLAND, Prohibition of Meats from that Country n £ Hit at the United Statos. WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.—The latest re- striction imposed by Germany on our stock exportation through prohibition of shipments from England, is regarded here as merely another attempt on the part of the imperial leaders to conciliate the agrarlan party, who are tingling under our recent’ sugar legisla- ton. It is generally understood that Eng- land does not produce any considerable amount of stock for shipment to other coun- tries, and the restriction therefore 1s a blow to other interests than England, and to a very larg. extent to our own. There is no definite information at the Agricultural de- partment as to the embargo on American cattle and hogs shipped from England to Ger- many, and there s no way of knowing the amount of American stock taken over to Ger- many via England. It is believed here that the action of the Hamburg senate was the result of a demand by the imperial authorities. Hamburg has evinced its perference for American meats, which have been proved not only cheaper than other meats that find their way there, but are acknowledged to be of far better qual- ty. CIVILIANS MUST TESTIFY, B to Comp elr Attondunce wt Naval Courts-Martinl. WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—In reporting the bill to compel and require the appearance of eivilian witnesses before navsl courts-martial and courts of Inquiry the naval appropriation committee of the house submits a letter from Secretary Herbert strongly urging the propoted legislation. The secretary first calls attention to the fact that there is no law on the subject referred to, aud adds “‘The unwlillingness of civillans to appear be- fore such courts as witnesses in cases of gross negligence fn the payment of debts, scandalous conduct, fraudulent acts, etc., and the inability of naval courts to compel such Wwitnesses 0 appear and testify render it Occaslonally impracticable to bring to trial mcou Whose conduct causes discredit to #ervice. On the other hand, it is equally true that one In the navy might be convicted unjustly in consequence of being unable to compel the attendance of clvilian witnesses,"” DISCUSSED CHICAGO'S POSTOFFICE. Sayers of Texas Makes a Determined Fight Agninst It WASHINGTON, Jan, 21.—In the house today, on motion of Mr. Outhwaite, demoocrat of Ohlo, Mr. J. D. Richardson of Tennessee was elected speaker pro tem in the absence of Mr. Crisp, who is in Asheville, N. C., for his health, On motion of Mr. Rae, -democrat of Ar- kansas, a resolution was adopted to direct the secretary of the interior to furnish an estimate of the cost of surveying the land of the Cherokee, Creek and Seminole In- dians in Indian territory. Mr. Catchings, democrat of Mississippi, from the committea on rules, presented a speclal order for the consideration of the bills for public bulldings, including the one for Chicago. On a rising vote It w but Mr. Curtis, republi the point of no quorum Later when he at- tempted to withdraw the point it was re- newed by Mr. English, democrat of New Jersey. The previous question w the special order was adopted without divis- fon. The house then went into committee of the whole and by the terms of the order teok up the Chicago bill. It authorized the erection of a public building at Chicago, to cost $4,000,000, but the appropriation clause at the session on August 8 had been atricken out from the bill, Mr. Bankhead, democrat of Alabama, chairman of the committes on public build- Ings, took the floor and explained the neces- sity for the building, the visit of the sub- mmittee to Chicago to select a site and the decision of the committee in favor of the present postoffice site, He described the deplorable condition of the present building and urged ardently the immediate necessity for the construction of a new building. Mr. Seyers, democrat of Texas, chairman of the committee on appropriations, opposed the passage of the bill, which, he declared, could not be passed in the public interest If the bill was passed it would force an ap- propriation of $3,000,000 at this session, a sum the treasury could not afford to lose. Mr. Bankhead, being appealed to by Mr. Sayers, ssed the opinion that the build- g was least as safe as many others, Mr. Sayers denounced the post- master at Chicago for being in Washington lobbying in favor of this bill, instead of re- maining at Chicago attending to his own business. If such bills as these were passed, Mr. Sayers warned his colleagues that this would be classed with the billion-dollar con- gress. Mr. McGann, democrat of Tllinols, declared that this building had been condemned by a commission that examined it in 1875, by a commission of engineers and by every architect who had given an official utterance on tho subject. The bill was ardently supported by Messrs, Hopkins, McGann, Goldsier, Durborrow and Aldrich of Tllinois. It was amended so as to provide for the objections raised, though still providing for speedy work and to cost $4,000,- 000. At 2:30 p. m., on motion of Mr. Bankhead of Towa, under the terms of the special order, the committee arose and reported the bill fayorably along with the other six bills. Mr. Sayers demanded the ayes and nays on the final passage of the bill, and the bill was passed, 197 to 51. The other bills were then taken up in their order and passed as follows: For Newport, Ky., $75,000; South Omaha, Neb., $100,000, Mr. Boutelle made an ineffectual effort to bring his Hawalian resolution up, and then at 4 o'clock the house adjourned. ordered—154 to 19 an of Kansas, made s ordered and WILL HAVE A SILVER BASIS, United States of Colombla Changlng Its Currency System. WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—The United States of Colombia, which has long suffered from an irredeemable paper currency, has taken steps’ to gradually put its money on a sliver basis. United States Minister Me- Kinney has forwarded to the State depart- ment a synopsis of & law passed November 21 last by the Colomblan congress by which it is expected this object will be attalned. The act provides for the use of such govern- ment funds as shall be on hand for the purchase and coinage of silver. The coins will not exceed 50 cents each in value and will be issued in redemption of paper frac- tional currency, which is to be destroyed. Later notes of a larger denomination will be retired in the same way. Have Little Hope from this Congress. ‘WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—Friends of the Nicaragua canal bill and the free shipping bill are greatly discouraged at the outlook for obtaining a hearing In the house for their measures, and are about ready to concede that nothing will be done by this congress, Speaker Crisp said Saturday that he thought it rather improbable that the committee on rules should grant time for them, and his statement may be taken as practically con- clusive, The Nicaragua canal bill reported to tho house differs from Senator Morgan's plan, which has been debated in the senate, Representative Mallory has charge of it and says that he has abandoned hope, though he retalns his belief that it could command a majority if the rules committee would bring it to a vote, Japaness Get a Foothold Nearer Peking, WASHINGTON, Jan, 21.—Secretary Gresham today received two cablegrams from United States Minister Denby at Peking, confirming the reports of the land- ing of the Japanese troops near Fuchow. The first states that Teng-Cl -I'u _had been bombarded by three Ja se ships, and that the American missionaries had left on the Yorktown. The seq ond, under date of January States It Is reported that Tfllf- ‘hang-I"u, fifty miles north of Cheefoo, had been bombarded by the Japa- nese, who had subsequently = effected. a Iund'm‘ on the Shauntung promontory, This places the Japanese In a position be- tween Peking on the west and the great fortress of Wel-Hal-Wel on the east. Resolutions on Huwall, WASHINGTON, Jan. 2L.—Three sets of resolutions on the Hawilan question were today introduced In the house and referred, “The first, by Mr. Breckinridge of Kentucky, favors annexation; the gecond, Mr. Storer, calls on the president for inform tion relative to the report that the rebel lionin Honolulu ‘was inclted by . Biritist subjects, and that the British minister {nter. vened to prevent the ll'!pll(‘lllhln of martial law; the third, by Mr. Breckinridge of IKen. tucky, calls attention’ to the crisis succes: fully passed through during the past wec by the republics of France and Hawali, and offering Congratulations on ety ability to maintain order and preserve peace. Sherman Law Doos Not Apply. WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—The supreme court of the United States rendered an opin- fon in the Sugar trust case of the United States against E. C, Kulght and others in- volving the valldity and constitutionality of the Sherman anti-trust law. The decision holds the law to be inapplicable to the case in hand and confirms the opinion of the cir- cult court. — Dr. Wiley headed the World's Fair jury that found Dr. Price’s Baking Powder abso- lutely pure, e — WESTERN PENSIONS, Veterans of the Late War Romembered by the General Government, WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.—(Speclal)—Pen- slons granted, issue of January 9. Ne- braska: Original-Charles E. Nash, Aurora, Hamilton; Willlam Lasw Boyd; Willlam 8. Horne r Nemaha, Renewal—William J, Kearney, Buffald, Increase—Anthony W Townsend, Dodge, Dodge; Dayid Kitchen Lincoln, Lancaster. Original widows, Lo Susan M. Allen, Nebraska City, Otoe. Towa: ~ Origihal-John West, MecGrogor, Clayton; Paul H. L. Miller, Des Moles, Polk. Additional-John 8. Smurr, “Jeffer: son ' Greene. Relssue—Willlam D, “Kitts, Andrew, Jackson. Original widows, ete.- Marcelia Hill, Clinton, Clinton; Emille 1, Godskesen, Clinton, Clinton; Agnes Wright, (mather), Zearing, Story. South’ Dukota: ~ Original—George L. Houghton, Vermillion, Clay: Alongo J. Edgerton,’ Sioux " Falls, Minnchaha. Re- pewal—David R. P. Ball, Watertown, Cod- ngton. “olorado: Orlginal—Edward Zimamer, Pueblo, Pueblo. — Bllzzard Ragiog in Wisconsin, WEST SUPERIOR, Wis., Jan, 21.—A flerce blizzard and snow storm prevails today and threatens to tle up trafic in all directions. telephone and telegraph wires are down, THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1895. HAWAIL ACAIN THE TOPIC Frye Calls Up His Resolution Which Oame Over from faturday. GRAY DEFENDS THE ACMINISTRATION Resolution Went Over Until Today—Senate RKocedes from the Hill Amendment to the Urgenoy Deficlency Bill—Canal Debate to Close Friday. WASHIN of the today. Mr. Lodge speedily brought forward the Hawallan question by presenting the follow- ing resolution vlved, That the senate ves the dispatch of m war ship to the ndwich islands on Saturday t, and of the opinion that an_ American man- var should be kept at Honolulu, Resolved, That prompt measures be taken to construct and omote the con- Struction of a submarine cable from 8. n Francisco to Honolulu, and that no part of the rights and privileges secured to the United States and the Hawailan govern- ment should be abandoned or waived in order to enable any other government to secure a_foothold or lease upon any part of the Hawalian islands, Resolved, That in the judgment of the senate immediate steps should be taken to sccure the possession of the Sandwich islands by thelr annexation to the United States, Mr. Lodge asked of the resolution. ‘“Let it go over!" inter- posed Mr. Blackburn. The presiding officer construed this an objection, and under the rules, the resolution went over until tomor- row. The Hawailan subject was again brought to the front by Mr. Frye, who called up his resolution presented Saturday expressing the profound regret of the senate at the latest effort to restore the queen. NOT A MISSIONARY MEETING. Mr. Gray urged that the United States senate was not a missionary meeting to express sentimental feeling on the aspirations well intentioned people. reports of the last revolution as winded.” = He regarded the event as far less important than the Brooklyn car strike. Mr. Gray commented on the unwarranted course of Admiral Walker in reporting at length on political phases M Hawail. “It is a serious thing for a senator to make a statement implying that the presi- dent of the United States is a sort of ‘Nero fiddling while Rome burns,' " deciared Mr. Gray. Mr. Frye asked if the United States minister at Hawall had not requested the presence of a war ship at Honolulu, Mr. Gray sald he had no information on this point, but he read from Minister Willis' official despatch to Secretary Gresham re- ceived Saturday stating that President Dole had expressed satisfaction that no foreign warship was present during the recent revo- lution, Mr. Frye interposed the statement that President Dole’s remarks were evidently de- slgned to express his satisfaction at being able to maintain the present government without any foreign forces being in the islands, Mr, Gray urged that Admiral Walker, “‘who was certainly a swift witness for this oligarchy,” had himself reported that the present government could sustain itself with- out outside help. Mr. Gray criticized the statements of Mr. Lodge that the presence of the Japanese cruiser Esmeralda in Hawaii should create apprehension. These critics of tbe administration had been compelled to Bive up fear of Great Britain and turn to Japun. They had found Great Britain has no concern in the subject. The senator from Massachusetts (Lodge) had evidently lost great opportunities to twist the tail of the British lion and was now compelled to turn to Japan. During Mr. Gray's reference to Admiral Walker Mr, Lodge rose to ask as to the Justification for these inferences against dis- tinguished naval officers of being ‘‘a swift witness,” ete. ““That is no inference,” sald Mr. Gray. ‘““That is a direct, positive statement. While I fully recognize the abllity of Admiral Walker as a gallant officer, I also recognize that he shares the predilections of his pro- fession for conquest, for coaling stations in the Pacific as stepping stones to add terri- tory for a great navy and that the real reason for maintaining a vast naval arma- ment Is part of the admiral's profession.” Mr. Chandler asked as to the movements of the Philadelphia and Charleston. He re- marked that Mr. Gray was generally regarded as fully qualified to speak for the adminlstra- tion, MR. GRAY WAS HUFFY, This evidently nettled Mr. Gray, who sug- gested if the senator would call at the exec- utive mansion he would undoubtedly receive such information as he desired. He (Gray) made no claims to executive information. The senator from New Hampshire, having onco been secretary of the navy, perhaps shared in this spirit for conquest and aggran- disement. Mr. Chandler smiled-and continued to ques- tion Mr. Gray as to the inferences to be drawn from his remarks that the withdrawal of American warships was in order to give the queen’s adherents an opportunity to re- store her to the throne. Mr. Gray Indignantly denied that his re- marks could be given any such construction. He urged that the present Hawailan govern- ment was not in reality a government. It was a tentative, de facto organizacion. This brought Mr. Hawley of Connnecticut to his feet with the remark that it might ac- count for President Cleveland’s action last August in dealing with a delegation of royal- ists who came to Washington. “It is a misrepresentation of the president of the United States to say he dealt with roy- alists,” responded Mr. Gray, with much force. The president had not conferred with the roy- alist delegation. He had refused to receive them officially. Mr., Frye said ho desired action. He had hoped on’ Saturday to cable the young Ha- walian republic that the American people, who made and unmade presidents, who made and unmade sccretaries of state, were pro- foundly in sympathy with its struggles. He had hoped something would go by the vessel leaving San Francisco today. He asked for an immediate vote, Mr. Mills of Texas objected to such speedy actfon. “Then I give notice,” sald Mr. Frye, “that the resolution will be advanced by every pos- sible means from this time forward.” “That is what we want,” sald Mr. Mills. “We want the rezolution fully debated.” WANTS HIS AMENDMENT IN. Mr. Hill addressed the senate against the action of the conferces in striking out his amendment, restricting the interrogatories to be asked by officers collecting the income tax, Mr. Chandler of New Hampshire declared no greater mistake could be made than to strike out the amendment, Mr. Sherman thought the treasury officlals had gone beyond their powers in framing the inquiries, and said they ought to be re- vised. After further discussion, a vote of yeas and nays was taken on Mr. Cockrell's motion that the senate recede from its amendment reducing the revenue agents from ten, as proposed by the house, to three. The mo- tion was carried, 29 to 10, Then the vote was taken on Mr. Cockrell's motion that the semate recede from the amendment offered by Mr. Hill, and it was carred, 26 to 19. The Nicaragua canal bill was then laid before the senate. Mr. Morgan asked unan- imous consent that the general debate on the measure shall close on Friday at 2 o'clock, and that after that until 5 o'clock debate shall proceed under the five-minute rule, at which time voting on ments and bill shall be begun. After some discussion the request was agreed to, with the reservation that the order should not de- gallery opened senate when the session cordially ap. Immediate consideration prive Mr. Turple of an opportunity to debate | at length the bill and a pending amendment The bill was then tempororily laid aside and Mr. Call of Florida called up the for- tifications appropriation bill. It carries an appropriation of $1,935,667, an increase of $66,600 over the amount appropriated by the ho The amount provided for the current fiscal year was $2,437,000. The committee amendments were agreed {o and the bill passed. Then, on motion of Mr. Harris, the at 4:40, weut into executive shortly afterward adjourned. senate, sesslon and ON, Jan. 21.—Minister Thurs- | ton occupied a front seat in the diplomatie | should | of He regarded the “long the amend- | sheet music one cent Copyright and standard sheet music, among which are many titles that have All of Max Meye cluded in the one ce regularly sold at 3oc to Goc per copy, we will seli for one cent Whenever you come, be it morrow or next week, you sheet music for one cent per copy. per copy. today, to- can get t E ; e The only place for llks is at Hayden Bros. Wash Silks Wash Silks...... Cable Cord Wash Silks.. 25c¢ 290c¢ . -39c¢ Ou Plaid Wash Silks..... 39¢ -069c¢ Conte and See r New Silks. velty Tafletta Silk. .. OverCOats__Gmnd clearing sale of Men’s, tomorrow and all week, Boys and Children's Overcoats Our entire stock of Overcoats without regard to cost or value. Choice of the $7.50 and $8.50 OVERCOATS AND ULSTERS, Regardless of cost.. All our $1090 and $12.50 FINE OVERCCATS AND ULSTERS, Tomorrow the y are......... Boys' Overcoats and Ulsters, A GOOD OVERCOAT COST, ages 13 to 19, tomorrow 25 Pounds Stanqard, Fine white Sugar, $1.00 REGARDLESS OF $5.00 $7.50 $1.75 sr's music not in= AND ant lot is half off two-thirds off ree=fourths off PIANOS FOR New Was Lig Printed Pique. light or dark. New styles and colorings in Satines.10¢, 15, All shades in plain colors in Crepe. 10¢, 1210, New line of 36 inch wide Pe Silk Stripe Challis. ........ New, neat checks in Zephyr. New styles in Red Checked Gingham......85¢, 36 inch wide Morley Zephyrs, (ivoe e vt dute 32 inch wide Claret Foulards 3-4 Percales in neat checks. . Fancy Printed Dimities. .. .. Silk Finished Prints, new styles....... We are headquarters on PIANOS and ORGANS STEINWAY and CHICKERING, ST NG VOSE & SON KNABE IVERS & POND $50.00. ORGANS FOR 520.00. Dress Goods-- ht and dark Duck Suiting 250 15¢ 250 15¢ 150 250 250 10c 10c 10c¢ [51e] 12i0 [516] Tiieeeseso 180 and reale..10¢, 121, R ey [y { o8 These are all new 1895 styles and are now open for your inspection, Blankets and Flannels-- Closing out Blankets at less than cost. 10-4 Silver Gray Blankets, S New Outing Flannel DL ShakeriBlannelFritie: A IEHER ~ oft finish, per pair.. 3-‘.)0 10c Sc 27 Pounds Pure white, Coarse Sugar, $1.00 CUSTER COUNTY'S DESTITUTE nd ' Olothing Enough revent Destitution. EXCELLENT Provisions, Fuel Contributed to STOCK IN CONDITION Range Cattle in Good Shape with No Food put What They Can Pick Up What an Investigation Disclosed. BROKEN BOW, Neb,, Jan. 21.—(Special.) —The weather in this locality has been re- markably fine most of the time during the winter, and especially so for the past few days. It has been a godsend on the peo- ple and stock of this county. Stock is doing wéll on the range, there being no other feed for them but the buffalo grass. Much of the young cattle are in good order for beef, and not a few are being utilized for that purpose. As yet there has been no cases of actual suffering for food or clothing that we have learned of in this ccunty, on account of drouth. Two or three cases have been re- ported, but an .investiga proved the stories exaggerated. The favorable weather and thorough organization of the relief com- mittees have had much to do in preventing suffering. With the ald which the county has provided for and the provisions and clothing which have been so generously pro- vided by the eastern states the destitute have had no grounds to complain. The committee now has on hand 700 sacks of flour, a large quantity of meal, bacon, cloth- ing, coal and wood, which have been re- céived in the past’ week from Deadwood and Illinols, One car of flour, one of pro- visions and clothing and three car loads of wood were received for distributiop in the county from Deadwood, 8. D., and three cars of flcur, meal, meat and clothing from Illinols. Two car loads of the flour, pro- visions and clothing were sent by the citi- zens of Macomb, Ill. They were accom- panied by Rev. J. W. Sanborn, pastor of the First Baptist church of Macomb, who came along t> ascertaln the facts as near as possible as to the actual destitution, He has spent three days in traveling in the country visiting farm houses. He sald he does not find the situation as critical as has been represented by eastern papers. He finds a sad state of affairs in many homes, however, A great many who Whave not yot had to ask charity have not a bushel of grain, no vegetables, no feed for thelr stock, only a sack or two of flour left, no meat and no avallable resources, Many such will have to be helped soon. Nearly all are depending on the state legislature making some provision for seed and feed for epring, as witiout help they cannot put in a crop. IN BUFFALO COUNTY, f— £lve Hundred Familjes in that Locality Re- quire Relief In home Shap: KEARNEY, Neb., Jan. 21.—(Special)— The subcommittees in the various townships appointed by the Hoard of Supervisors at their last session to investigate and report the number of needy families in the various townships in the coumty met and reported to the county centrdl vellef committee Sat- urday. There were eparts from twenty-two out of the twenty-elght townships in the county, and from the reports submitted and other sources it Is estiiuated that there are about 500 families in dhe county who need aid of some kind to carry them over until another crop is harvested. A large percent- age of these, however, will need nothing but feed for their stock and seed for next spring's planting. As soon as all the townships nave reported the secretary will tabulate the reports and send a copy to the state relief committee and also to the members of the legislature, now at Lincoln. The committee for Kearney reported thirteen barrels con- taining clothing and groceries now on hand for distribution. Last Friday fire was from a barn owned by C. M. Hull, but oc- cupled at the time by 8. M. Rankin. Before it could be put out a horse, buggy and har- ness were burned The charity concert given last Friday night by home talent was quite a success In every respect, and $125 was turned over fo (he Kearney relief commitiee. Saturday afternoon while Clint Ross was discovered issuing out riding horseback the animal fell and pinned Mr. Ross to the ground in such a manner as to cut his right knee quite badly and also sprain his knee. He will be laid up for some time, but no bones are thought to have been broken. An effort is being made to secure the next annual reunion of old soldiers and sailors in this state for Kearney next year. A mass meeting has been called for Wednesday night by Mayor Brady, and it is probable that com- mittees will then be appointed to see what can be done here towards securing it. Ashlana Wedding Wells. ASHLAND, Neb., Jan, 21.—(Speclal)— Yesterday there were two weddings in Ash- land. At tho residence of the bride's parents, north of this city, occurred the marriage of Miss Norma C. Dick to Otis D. Marks, Rev. J. W. Seabrook officiating, Those present frcm abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Elmer Eckenbury, Plattsmouth; Mrs. B, F. Marks, Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Mrs. C. A. Lee and daughter, Minnie, and Miss Mame Prosser, Clearfield, Ta.; Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Middleton, Yutan, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milham, Wabash, Neb., and Mrs. Rosa Flick, Leighton, fa. After a bridal tour of the east the happy couple will take up a permanent residence on a farm west of this city. At the elegant home of James Mulica, south of this city, yesterday occurred the wedding of his daughter, Miss I to Bugene W. Liwell of Waverly, Neb., Rev. C. A. Huyck officiating. The affair was very quiet, there being but a few couples present. Rev. C. W. McConnell of the First Bap- tist church of this city returned from an extensive evangelistio tour through Min- nesota. John D. Robbins returned yesterday from a visit at home among relatives in Platts- mouth, Miss Marfa Christlan left yesterday for South Bend, Ind., where she will visit with relatives and teach music for the ccming summer, Hugh Scott left Atlanta, G his parents. Mr. and Mrs, E. B, Hungerford left yes- terday for Norman, O. T., where Mr. H. will farm his homestead, J. C. Fuller of Jackson, B. Fuiler of St. Joseph, Mo., returned home today after a week's visit with their brother, A. B. Fuller, wh'm they have not seen for a number of years. John B. Humphill left today for Val- paraiso, Neb.,, where ho has purchased a paper, which he will edit hereafter. today for his thome in , after a two weeks' visit with Mich,, and D. Kined for Stealing a Coat. SCHUYLER, Neb, Jan, 21.—(Speclal.)— Earl McCarty, who has been employed in Birken Bros. barber shop for some months past, was arrested yesterday afternoon for breaking into the shop and faking therefrom an overcoat. The coat was one that had been bought by him, L. E. Birken go'ng se- curity therefor. McCarty's services were no longer required, and in making settlement the coat was retained by Birken Bros. as part satlsfaction of their claim against him. The door was broken to get the overcoat, and im- mediately after getting it McCarty set out on foot in the direction of Richland, where ho was captured yesterday evening, return to Schuyler and ‘placed in the county jail. This morning he was taken before Judge Allen, who fined him $10 and costs, D. L. Bellinger was arrested in Omaha some days since and brought here to be tried upon a charge of transferring and concealing goods that were In the store re- cently conducted by him in Schuyler for the purpose of cheating, wronging and defraud- ing creditors, His hearing was before Judge Allen, who bound him over to the district court, fixing his bond at 3500, York's Iine 1 YORK, Neb., Jan, 21.—(Special)—Saturday was one of the busiest days that York has seen for a long time. The streets around the square were crowded 8o that it looked as though York was carrying on some kind of a celebration, Al the merchants of the city report a fine trade. Saturday C. L. Melssner left for Matton, 1L Mr. Meissner has for a long time been & resident and merchant of York, and has made a success of the trade, While here he succeeded in bullding up a fine trade His former store will be occupled by C. ¢ Cobb, with a line of dry goods, in the future. The notlon department of C. C. Cobb has been purchased by Messrs, Northrup & Gould. Citizens Oppose n Compr BEATRICE, Jan. 21.—(Speclal Telegram.) During its recent session the Board of Su- pervisors took action upon the claim of M T. Murphy of Omaha for extras furnished in the construction of the Gage county court i house. The matter had been pending for a long time, and Mr. Murphy finally made a proposition to dismiss the action against the county and settle all costs upon the payment to him of $1,398. This proposition the board accepted, and now comes W. A. Brittell, whom, it is understood, is backed by other parties of more means and prominence, and files with the county clerk notice of appeal from the decision of the board, and the mat- ter will be heard in the district court. Attempted to Commit Suiclde. PENDER, Neb., Jan, 21.—(Special.)—Gus Hanson, a young farmer residing about three miles southwest of tewn, was found in an unconsclous condition on the road between this place and his home last night by Frank Brenneman, and a revolver, with three empty chambers, was picked up near where Hanson was lying. It was found that Han- son had fired one shot, at least, with sui- cldal intent, the ball taking effect about one inch above the right eye, and following the skull around toward the temple, only caus- ing a slight wound.. A brother of Hanson, William Nulton, sulcided at his home near here about two years ago. Stlll Opposed to Extension. PENDER, Necb, Jan. 21.—(Special)—A good many settlers in this section of Thurs- ton county attribute the refusal of the Omaha and Winnebago Indians to sanction an extension of time to settlers to make their first payment on lands purchased in 1882 to Judge Hiram Chase, an Omaha Indian, county judge of this county. It is claimed that Chase advised the Indians not to listen to the proposition of another extension, and being influential among the tribes, they de- cided that the paleface must put up or get Oft the land. It is understood, however, that another meeting will be held this weck, when it is hoped that their consent may be gained for a further extension, Preferred Food to Fame.' PENDER, Neb., Jan. 21.—(Speclal.)—Carl Madsen, George Peverett and Sidney Me- Hinon, three young Pender boys, the latter two being sons of well-to-do parents, left comfortable homes and parents Wednesday, ostensibly to seek fame and fortune in the gold fields of California, but after three days' experlence at riding bumpers and box cars and bumming hand-outs they returned yes- terday afternoon apparently satisfied to re- main_ at home, Burglars Blow a Safo. CHADRON, Ne peclal Tele- gram.)—About 3 o'clock last night some par- tles broke into the saloon of J. Broghymer and by main force moved the small safe into the alley. They then drilled a hole above the lock, and, Inserting powder, blew the whole door several feet away. They secured about $270. Many valuable papers and the cash box were found along the Elkhorn track this morning. The police have no definite clue. It was evidently the work of parties who w derstood their work. They stole their tools from a local blacksmith shop. d Dollur Blaze at Wluo Hill. BLUE HILL, Neb., Jan, 21.—(Special Tele~ gram.)—Merritt's drug store and a sample room occupied by F. H. Higgins, traveling salesman for Brown, Durrell & Co., Boston, was totally destroyed by fire at 7 o'clock this morning. The State bank bullding was badly damaged. Loss, $6,000; insurance, $1,750 on bulldings and $1,430 on stock of drugs. Burglars Sent to tho Pen. NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Jan. 21.—(Speclal Telegram.)—John Casey and James Stanley, who robbed .tho residence of Mrs. Blizabeth Mitchell Saturday aftergoon, and who were caught In the act, wero today sentenced to fifteen months each In the penitentiary. Domiso of K. K. Woston. DORCHESTER, Neb., Jan. 21.—(Speclal)— R. K. Weston, a prominent implement dealer, dled very suddenly yesterday evening of heart disease. The dcceased was 61 years of age and leaves a wife, a daughter and two sons. REASEE T Sneak Thieves at Indianola. INDIANOLA, Neb., Jan. 21.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Sneak thieves broke a window in the front of Morher's hardware store last night and stole a pair of skates and & re- volver, ——— Four Elther Dead or Dylng RISON, Ark.,, Jan. 21.—In the boller ex~ plosion at Shallmars’ saw mill near this place on Saturday J. T. Sumerow, a prominent citizen ot Toledo, this county, was Instantly killed and Charles Valentine, the engineer, died today. His son, Ed Valentine, was so badly scalded that he can not possibly live, James McCullough and Will Gray were also fatally scalded and bruised. The mill is & total wreck, Estimated loss $30,000. ey Nebraska Money Bought 1t. CHICAGO, Jan. 21.—W. L. Brown, presis dent of the Western Gas Light anil Coke company, proprietors of the gas ug‘mlplnm. Evanston, announces that a deal has Bbon Carrion’ throuth by whieh the plane had been sold to capltalists of Omaha, St Paul and Kansas City., He sald he still retained the presidency of the compan; and an Interest in it, but refused to spe further in regard to' the sale. Instead of Omaha capitalists being fm the purchase, Charles 1. Diwes of Liools is the party to whom reference 18 made, FOR AN OVERCOAT. We have about 7 sizes and styles that we away, If you are of ti 5 Overcoats in broken want to close out right he right size you'll save all the way from $3 to $8 by buying these hand- some all wool Overcoats H. Cook Clothing Co., 1?th érfd'.Farnam Sts. SioisT for $s. RASE2 e e