Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 25, 1895, Page 2

THE OMAHA DAILY BEER: FRIDAY, JA ARY 25, 1895, sent to the general with the favorable report of the judiciary committee. Senate file No, 42, by Watson, providing that all attorneys admitted to practice in any courts of Nebraska hereafter must be examined by the supreme court or the supreme court commission, instead of by attorneys of the district courts, was rec- ommended for passage. Senate file 40, by Smith, providing for the mode of punishment of persons commit- ting daylight robberies, went to the gen- eral file with a favorable recommendation. The old law fixes the punishment at a fine not exceeding $200 and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding sixty days. The proposed mew law provides for imprisonment in the state penitentiary not mpre than five years, or fine not exceeding $500 and imprisonment in the county jail 1ot exceeding six months, PASSED TWO BILLS. New bills, from Nos. 165 to 173, were in- troduccd and read for the first fime. The bills, on second reading. were duly disposed of. The scnate then passed Watson's bill, No. 9, extending the life of the supreme court commission three years. Senate file No. 15, by Crane, providing for the appoint- ment of court balliffs by the year in counties having more than 125000 inhabitants, and fixing their salaries at $900 per annum, was placed on its passage. On the first roll call the bill was passed by a vote of 20 to 8, The majority was less than two-thirds, so the emergency clause was stricken off. On the second roll call a number of the friends of the bill came In and the vote stood 24 to b, sufficient to carry the emergency clause, Then Crane moved that the bill be recom- mitted, but Senator Dale raised the point of ofder that the result of the roll call having been announced a motion to recommit was out of order. The licutenant governor thought not, but while an effort was being niade to discover some authorlty throwing light upon so delicate a point Crane with- drew his motion to recommit and the bill was passed without the emergency clause. The senate then took a recess until 2 o'clock. When the senate convened at 2 o'clock it immediately went into committee of the Whole to consider bills on general file, Senate file No. 1, by Watson, to legalize th= acts of cities of the first class having a population of more than 10,000 and less than 25,000 inhabitants. The bill shuts out South Omaha. Senator Watson today introduced a new bill, senate file No, 173, bringing in South Omaha. The bill was substituted for the original bill and the committee voted to rep=t the bill back to the senate with the recommendation that it do pass, Senate file No. 20, to regulate the practice of dentistry in the state of Nebraska, was taken up for consideration, amended in some particulars, and recommended for passage. The law I8 similar in the law regulating the practice of medicine already on the statute books. At 3 o'clock the committee arcse and took up the consideration of the relief bill, which had been made a special order for that hour. DISCUSSING RELIEF MEASURES. :The bill under consideration was house roll No. 1. McKeeby, from tha :elief committee, presented majority and ninority reports on house roll No. 113, the bill passed by the house last Monday appropriating $100,000. The majority report cut the amount down to $60,000, while the minority report favored the original amount. The minority report was signed by Akers and Rathbun. In defending the minority report Akers said With much carnestness that both himself and Rathbun felt that $50,000 would not be sufii- clent t> meet the exigencies of the occasion, After the expenses of the commission had been paid hardly $35,000 would remain to be distributed among 85,000 destitute pe-ple. The senale then went into committee of the whole to consider both measurcs, with Watson in the chair. House roll No, 1, pre- viding for the Issue of county bonds for the purpose of purchasing seed grain, was taken up, but after a great deal of contention House roll 113 was substituted, The first section of No. 113 as it comes frem tho house, appropriates $100,000. The senate relief committee recommended that but $50,000 be appropriatd, and that instead of 2 per cent of tho entiro amount being * allowed for the expenses of the commission 10 per cent be allowed, by reascn of tho - reduced appropriation. McKesson moved that the amendment cut- ting the amount to $50,000 be adcpted. In speaking upon the amendment Akers sald that Scotts Bluff county was asking % .o assisiance; but he. represented a large country, much Cf which was settled by people Who were in urgent need of immediate re- lief. He beliaved, from the best {niormation at hand, that 35,000 citizens of Nebraska needed fuel, provisions and clothing and feed for their teams. If the original amcunt con- Idered by the house, $100,000, was entirely expended for the payment of frelght upon Buppliea that were belng donated, the amount Would not. be sufficient. ‘Jeffrles, from Greeley county, said that With his colleague in the house, Represen tive Barry, lra represented ten counties in the very heart of the drouth-stricken reglon. He tiad familiarized himsel? with the condition «f the people, In these ten counties before coming to Lincoln, and he realized that their destitution was terrible. Yesterday a dele- gatlon from these counties visited Lincoln and stated that since January 1 the destitu- tion had grown 80 much more serious that he wonld hardly recognize the people as b ng the same ones he left four weeks ago. He favored the criginal amount, CONSIDERED IN COLD BLOOD, McKeeby, chairman of the relief commit- tee, defended the reduced appropriation. He deprecated all expressions of emotional senti- ment and said that for himself he desired to look upon the whole matter as a cold- blooded business propositicn. He said that four years ago the state appropriated $200,000 for the same purpose. That Immense amount ©of money had been expended within a few Weeks by a few inexperiencod—he would not 8ay dishonest—men. The money was soon Bono and the suffering commenced again as ericusly as ever, long before the winter was This year tho committee belleved 1n Bppropriating $50.000 at first, in order that the donations already made with such liber- ality from tbe generous people of the east and south might be moved and distributed at once. Then, when these supplies have been distributed, the future needs of the peiple could bo determined and a second appropria- tion could be made if necessary. He said the members of the relief committeo, and, he be- lloved, every senator on the floor, would favor a second appropriation as soon as ex- Perience proved it necessary. Stowart from Dawes county deprecated the frequent allusions to the ~drouth-stricken counties In the western part cf the state. He represented the senatorial district the farthest west In the state, and in these coun- tiso the people were not only not suffering, but had donated large quantities of supplies 10 ihe diouth-stricken people in the eastern part of the state. He belleved that there Was more suffering and destitution east of a drawn through the center of the state than west o it. 1 CUT THE RELIEF TO HALF. Rathbun sald that $60,000 was entirely inadequate. For his part he wanted the full $100,000 or nothing at all. Campbell reviewed the whole subject, clalming that the people Of the east wauld be disgusted and cease thelr efforts in behalf of the stricken people of Nebraska if the legislature appropriated only the paltry sum of §50,000. His remarks were greeted with applause from the galleries. Tefft sald that the applause was well earned, but he believed that there was no Decessity for any display of sentiment. The Tellet committee had not lost sight of the matn fact, and that was that these people must be relieved at once. The committee had been In frequent censultation with the State relief committee and was confident thut $50,000 would be suficlent to meet Present requirements, After wuch further discussion the senate divided on the adoption of McKesson's mo- tlon to adopl the senate committec’s amend- ment to gection 1. Sprecher offered as sub- stitute w motion that the section of the original house bill be adopted. His amend- ment was lost and McKesson's motion car- m While on his feet Noyes offered the explanation that while the majority voted for the smaller appropriations thelr ears were not closed by their votes to the + fulure uccessities of the stricken people, nor Was the sympathy of their hearts aried up, explanation was greeted with general :rluuo from the galleries and from all parts the senate chamber. » other amendments proposed by the b committee were quickly adopted, the exception I»lnf that on/motion of Me- the amount permitted for the ex- of the State Rellef commission was re- from 10 to 6 per cent. After the bill ‘been amended the whole commitiee rose - the recommendation that the bill pass as amended. The bill will como uy for passage at 10:30 tomorrow morning. _ Mhe senate then adjourned, Postpoued the Kobertaou Gesolution. ' LINCOLN, Jan. 2i.—(8pccial )-Represent- Biive Bobertson will hear nothing more of resolution Introducsd yesterday to | vestigate his connection with Holt county vigllantes. The committee having the reso- lution in charge, of which Burch is chair- man, held a meeting today and decided to indefinitely postpone action on the resolu- tion. SEEKING SATOLLI'S SCALP, Papal Ablegate's Residence at Washington Distastefal to Some People. LINCOLN, Jan. 24.—(Special)—Following roll call this morning Meyers sent to the clerk’s desk the following memorfal by A. H. Gale and J. H. Davenport of Newport, Brown county, Neb.: We, the citizens of Newport, as patriotic American citizems, having an’ honest love for the institutions of our country, and de- glrous of perpetuating the prificiples of Individual liberty it has cost us &0 much blood and treasire to establish, view with righteous alarm the efforts of an active allen ecclesiastionl power foreign to our in- stitutions that comes to establish in this country a condition superior to the state i therefore be it That our, representatives in the d to bring resolutions before that honorable body and push it to a pas- sage. L By the legislature of the state braska, that our senators be instruct- &d and that'our representatives In congress be requested to have the self-constituted representative of ecclesiastical power, Mgr. Batolll, removed beyond the ehores of the United States of America. The memorial excited something of a sensation, and was referred to the committee on resolutions. So far as the house is concerned Sunday ball playing will not be interfered with, Merrick’s bill, house roll No. 180, prohibiting persons above the age of 14 years from sporting, rioting, hunting, fishing or playing any game of ball on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, was side- tracked today. "It is generally’ understood that the bill is aimed at Sunday base ball pleying In Douglas county. In Lincoln the statute against sporting now in force has been construed as including base ball, and it is not indulged In this county as a public diversion on the Sabbath day. The com- mittee on benevolent Institutions, to whom the bill was referred, had reported it back favorably. Howard moved an amendment that the report of the committee be not concurred in, and by a close vote his amend- ment prevaiied. The first move in anti-railrcad legislation came up in the shape of Suter's bill, house roll No. 11, providing for transfer switches on raflways crossing each other at grade. The committee on railroads had reported ad- versely on this measure, and there was a palpable disposition on the part of the house to sustain the report. Suter, Howard, Barry and Rhodes, however, made a good fight for consideration of the bill in com- mittee of the whole, and their efforts were successful. COMPLAIN OF THE COMMISSION. Brady, chairman of the committee ap- pointed to investigate the work of the re- lief commission, has received a letter from a gentleman in’ Somanauk, 1Il., saying that a car load worth $1,000 had been shipped from that point, and enclosing the bill of lading to Mr. Brady. The letter further stated that every effort had been made to correspond with~ Secretary Ludden on the matter, but the result had been a failure. Letters are still coming in from the western portion of the state demanding to know why promised help has not reached the writers. The relief commission investigating committee met this afternoon with Secretary Ludden, and are expected to make a report tomorrow. Allzn's bill, which s printed, house roll No. 241, provides for the purchase of grounds and the erection of buildings for the Old Ladies’ Home and Home for Destitute and Homeless Children at Omaha, and appropri- ates §50,000 for the same. The board of trustees named are Frances M. Ford, Ger- trude P. Perine, Isabella P. Ludington, Emma L. Taylor, ida V. Tilden, Martha L. Thurston and Elizabeth S. Woolworth. The expenditure of state money by them must be confirmed by the Board of Public Lands and Buildings. Should the bill become a law ft will be the duty of the Board of Pub- lic Lands and Buildings to advertise for bids in two newspapers in Omaha and one in Lin- coln for fifteen days for grounds and the erection of tho buildings. The bill also pro- vides for the appointment, by the Board of Public Lands and Buildings, of a competent superintendent. House rolt No. 310, by Hull, is a measure to appropriate state ‘money for the purpose of a scries of experiments with rainmaking apparatus. By members who have enjoyed some slight acquaintance with this chemical experiment in other states it is considered extremely doubtful If It ever emerges pos- sessed of the least vitality from the commit- tee to which it has been referred. Under the order of reports of standing committees a large number of bills were read by title with recommendations. A ma- Jority of them went on general file without opposition. ~Such, however, was not the case with Suter's bill, house roll No. 11, provid- ing for transter switches where railroads cross each other on grade. The committee had recommended that It be indefinitely postponed, but Suter, Howard, Rhodes and Barry succeeded in checking this movement, which threatened to become general, and it finally landed safe for the present on gen- eral file by a vote of 57 to 20, House rolls Nos. 11, 165, 50, 89, 84, 13, 77, 233, 183, 199, 210, 40, 102, 41, 16, 58 and 217 were passed to general file, Nos. 3, 42, 104, 149, 91, 11 and 93 were indefinitely postponed. Following bills on first and second read- ing the house, on motion of Suter, took a recess until 2 p. m. IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Immediately on reconvening this after- noon the house went into committee of the whole to consider bills on general file, Miles in the chair. House roll No. 39, Brady's seed grain note bill, was, by unanimous consent, allowed to go over until next week, House roll No. 24, by Sutton of Douglas, a bill to legalize probate records and prescribe books for office use, was recommended for passage without amendment. House roll No. 83, a substitute for Ricketts' bill, which provided for the punishment of persons burglariously entering buiidings with 1im- prisonment “from one to seven years, was recommended to pass. The secretary of the senate appeared and announced that senate files No. 9 and 15 had passed tho senate. House roll No. 19 was recommended for passage, and the committee proceeded to the consideration of Louse roll No, 65, Har- rison's bill to regulate the practice of den- tistry. The measure provides that it shall be unlawful to practice dentistry in the state unless he shall have received a certifi- ocate from the State Board of Health, and had the same recorded with the clerk of the county in which he or she practices dontal surgery. The original bill also pro- vided that the State Board of Health should appoint three secretaries from a list to be recommended by the Nebraska State Dental soclety, and Ashby amended to strike this picvision out s0 far as it related to the dental society. An extended discussion fol- lowed the motion to adopt this amendment, in which Haller, Grifith, Harrison and Burch and Conaway took prominent parts. The amendment was lost, and the bill recon mended for passagy _House roll No, 196, by Davles, providing for the submission of an amendment to sec- tion 3, article vili, of the constitution, was considered, and with two unimportant amendments was recommended for passage. The amendment to be submitted provides that all funds belonging to the state for educational purposes shall be deemed trust fuuds held by the state. House roll No. 76, a substitute for Grif- fith's bill of similar tenor, providing for the care and medical treatment of convicts who may become insane while in the peni- tentiacy, was recommended for passage. Section 4 of the bill provides a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $5,000, to be imposed upon any physician who shall fssue a false certificate of insanity for any con- viet. Howard moved an amendment that the fine be ralsed to $2000 and $5,000. Grifith sald §2,000 was an excessive fine, Howard wanted Lo know if Grifith would consider it excessive for a physielan who would do such a thing. Griflith capitulated, and Kaup amended the amendment, making the flne $500 and $1,000. Kaup's amend- ment fell down on the vote, and Howard went the same road by an overwhelming vote. The report of the committee placed the bill on general file, and the committee rose und reported progress. Hobinson, of the committee on unive sities and normal schools, asked unanimous consent (o report house roll No. 92. The 1eport, 10 the effect that the bill be placed on general file, was unanimously adopted. Ricketts sent up a memorlal asking Ne- braska's vo?uuloml delegation to seek to bhave Fort Omaha donated to the state for a military academy. It was referred to the committee on resolutions. On motion of Burch the house adjourned until 10 4. m. témorrow. WITNESS WAS AN EX-QONVICT | Sensational Testimony in the Stevens Case at Lincoln, CONDITION OF THE CRETE BANK Tnteresting Points Brought Out in the Trial A8 to the Manner in Which th Missing Man Conducted Businoss, LINCOLN, Jan. 24.—(Special Telegram.)— A sensation was developed today in the fed- eral court. On cross-examination It was shown that Bugene Hamilton, who in the Stevens case testified that he had seen the missing banker in San Francisco in Septem- ber, 1892, is an ex-convict who had been sentenced to San Quentin penitentiary for bigamy. It was also shown to the jury that Hamilton's reputation s bad and that the Sloan firm for which he claimed to have worked never employed him, In Hamilton's deposition he swore that he had met Stevens on Market street near the Palace hotel, and had accosted him and been recognized. Other rebutting testimony in favor of the plaintiffs went to show that the receiver of the Crete bank collected $32,000 cash within ninety days after his appoint- ment and that the bank's assets were bought in_for 60 cents on the dollar. R. 8. Townley of the State Banking Board testified that the report of the bank's condi- tion made prior to Stevens' disappearance was missing from the flles. Bank Examiner H. M. Wells testified that he had told Stev- ens that the bank would be closed If the unpaid capital stock, $38,000, was not prop- erly paid in. I. M. Young and Mrs. M. Young told of their vain efforts to force a settlement with Stevens, who was appointed administrator of Judge Young's estate. They had threatened prosecution and public exposure if he did not hand over their money. Ex-Governor Dawes, recently appointed re- celver of the broken state bank of Wilcox by the supreme court, has declined to serve. Today the court appolnted Representative John J. Lamborn of Red Willow county as receiver. The capital stock of the bank was $54,000. Mayor Weir has issued an order to dis- charge all men engaged on city work who spent thelr wages for liquor instead of de- yoting it to the benefit of their families. The condition upon which such men can retain work is that they give the city clerk an order to pay the money to their wives. ENTERTAINING EDITORS. State Press Assoclation in Annual Sesslon At York. YORK, Neb., Jan. 24.—(Special.)—The city of York is decorated in honor of the Ne- braska Press association, holding its annual meeting at this place today and tomorrow. Flags and banners are to be seen every- where. Every business house of the city has been decorated, and the interior of the court house is one mass of flags. Stretched across Lincoln avenue, between Fifth and Sixth reets, is a large banner, with the words, Welcome, State Press Assoclation.” This is in large letters and can be read for blocks. Everything that is possible for the citizens of York to do to entertain the editors is being done. This evening Mayor Davis made an open- ing address, in which he gave the city to the editors, upon the consideration that they return the same. A response to this was made by President Hammond, who then stated that the audience would be entertained by Walt Mason for a few minutes. Mr. Ma- son read a poem written especlally for the occasion, and, on being called back, recited another. W. 0. Jones of Lincoln read a good paper on the progress of the press. - The annual poem was then read by M. A. Brown of Kearney. The music of the evening was furnished by the York Military band, Apollo club and the Arion quartet. The latter was cach time called back. NORTH PLATTE NATIONAL TO REOPEN. Deposltors Agree to a Plan by Which the Bank Can Resume. NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Jan. 24.—(Speclal Telegram.)—The North Platte National bank, which closed its doors several weeks ago, will probably open for business again in a few days. A proposition to pay out the city funds deposited in the bank In three pay- ments at the end of six, twelve and elghteen months, was accepted by the city council this evening. A similar proposition as to the county funds on deposit will probably be accepted by the county commissioners to- morrow. The stockholders have agreed to an assessment that will, with the above agreement in force, place the bank in good shape again. SPECULATED TOO HEAVILY, Cashler Zirhut of the Milligan State Bank Reported Short. FAIRMONT, Neb., Jan. 24.—(Speclal Tele- gram)—W. J. Zirhut, cashier of the State bank of Milligan, a small town southeast of Fairmont, about twelve miles, has skipped. Zirhut makes his residence at Fairmont, and today President Taylor of the Milligan bank, who 15 one of the heaviest stockholders, was here, and as far as can be learned Zirhut is short a considerable amount. The exact figures cannot be learned. Circumstances point to some interesting statements concern- ing the absconding cashier. Speculation on the Chicago Board of Trade is reported as being the causo of the crash. STOLE KELIEF SUFPLIES, Jorry Splain Arrested While Loading a Wagon with Food and Clothing, KEARNEY, Neb., Jan. 24.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Jerry Splain, a fellow living in the southeastern part of town, was arrested last night while breaking into a car loaded with relief supplies. When detected he had nearly a wagon load of stuff out of the car and the complaint charges him with stealing 1,500 pounds of flour, 500 pounds of corn, fifty bushels of oats and clothing and other stuff valued at over $100. A quantity of clothing and provisions were also found in his outbulldings. It is thought he is one of an organiz:d gang who have been working this locality lately. BTORM AT RUSHVILLE. Indications of u Heavy Snowfall and Bovere Weather. RUSHVILLE, Neb., Jan. 24.—(Special Tele- gram)—A enow storm struck this locality this afternoon, which it getting severer, and the indications are for a deep snow and a severe storm. YORK, Neb., Jan. 24.—(Special Telegram.) —A good snow has set in and promises to continue long enough to break the long drouth, Fire at North Viatte, « NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Jan. 24.—(Special Telegram.)—At 9 o'clock this evenlng the stable of ex-Sheriff Baker, containing several horses and carriages, was burned, together With an adjoining stable that was not occu- pled. The horses and vehicles were saved. Only the active exertions of the fire com- panies saved adjacent residences. ‘The loss of ex-Sheriff Baker is about $400, Judge Hillman, who owned the structure ad- | dacent, losss about $300. Losses are covered | by insurance. Looking Up maes of Destitation, BUTTE, Neb., Jan, 24.—(Speclal Tele- gram)—Miss Nellle Bly, representing the New York World, arrived in Butte yesterday and 15 engaged in looking up the alleged destitution in this part of Nebraska and | southern South Dakota. | Tom Carter of Lynch, arrested on the | charge of breaking into the supply house of the relief committee at that place last week, was held to the district court yesterday 1o answer to the charge. Thoughtful Englueer Averts Trouble. GRAND 1ISLAND, Jan. 24.—(Special.) The property in the vicinity of the water works stand plpe was threstened with o _violent bath last night. A gasket to th| manhole of tme=stand pire got out of repair, and water rushed ogt with great force. Night Engineer J. P{vis promptly turned the water _Into mpe and sent it out through the mains. Had this not been done 't fs likely the ferce of the water would have undermined the foundation, and the stand pipe, flled fwith water to the top, would have fallen,submerging the surround- ing property a: ng great damage, At its meeting Jast night the city council took actlon toward rewiring the whole fire alarm system $1 e city. Event in Ashlapd Dramatie Cireles, ASHLAND, Neb, Jan. 24.—(Special.)—The Dramatic club’of the State university will make its first Wppearance In this city tomor- row night if""thd" comic drama entitled ~Chums.” “Opéti'Gate” will also be given. The reputation of the club in Ashland in- sures for them a packed house, as all Ash- land “Uni" students are very sfrong in their praise of the club and the high degree of their talent, They appear under the auspices of the High School Literary soclety. Yesterday afternoon a tall, slim_individual, who gave his name as Will T. Richardson, strolled into town, claiming Texas as his na- tive home. During the day he became intoxi- cated, and about 6 o'clock entered the joint owned by Jacob Smith and attempted to run the house, but was thrown out the back door. Then he pulled a revolver and com- menced firing. The room was filled with men, who made thelr escape through the front door, however. About the time the room was vacated the desperado made his appearance at the front door and again shot Into the a'r. It being dark no one could tell just where he would shoot. The crowd finally mustered up courage enough to dis- arm the individual until he sobered up. No arrests were made, Axtel Johnson, an employe of Swift and company in this city, added another to the list of accidents during this season of storing fee. He fell from one of the runs as the result of a breaking. He was not seriously hurt. In Oiden Times People overlooked the importance of perma- nently beneficial effecis and were satlsfied with transient action; but now that it is Ben- erally known that Syrup of Fige will perma- nently cure habitual constipation, well In- formed pecple will not biry other laxatives, which act for a time, but finally injure the system. — - BUTCHERS MAY ORGANIZE, Rotallers Desiro to Hold Wholesalers Proper Loungs. The retail butchers of the city met last night in Pabst’s hall to make the prelimi- nary arrangements for forming a union, which is to be Incorporated in the Butchers' Na- tional association. A number of the butch- ers of Council Bluffs, where a union has been recently organized, were present. The at- tendance was very large, representing al- most all the shops in the city. Secretary Brocade of the national association was pres- ent to explain the benefits and objects of the association. He stated that the principal intent of the association was to prevent the wholesale butchers from encroaching on the territory of the retail ‘dealers, and that this object was accomplished, as unfons existed in all the principal cities of the country. Consequently a boycott could be enforced against all wholesale dealers and commigsion men if they did not keep within their own territory. Another object, which is also suc- cessful, is the cpllection of delinquent bills. The sentiment off the mass meeting was such that in all probability a unfon will soon be organized. e GETTING AFTER THE PLUMBERS, Alleged that They Have Allowed Free ‘Water Servico by Neglect. Recelver Blerbower of the water ccmpany wert 1o “Lincoln yesterday, the expectation being 'that he would file com- plaints against § number of the plumbers of the city in the United States court. The complaint Is that the parties in view have failed to report pipe' connections made for water service in‘frahy instances, and that the water works ecompany has - thus lost thcusands of dollars, not being apprised of water service rendered: It is sald that many residents have been getting service free for more than a year. A city ordinance requires that when serv- fee is put in notification shall be made to the company and blanks are provided for this express purpose. e e WEATHER FORECAST. Fair and Colder in Northwestern Nebraska Todny. WASHINGTON, Jan, 24.—The forecast for Friday is: Tor Nebraska—Fair; colder In the north- western portion; north winds, For Missourl—Snow *or rain; norfheast winds. For Iowa—Generally fair; north winds, For South Dakota—Fair: colder, followed by warmer; north winds, becoming variable, For Kansas—Fair; north winds. Loeal Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Jan. 24—Omaha record of temper: ature and rainfall, compared with the cor- responding day of past four year works warmer; Miximum temperature. Minimum temperature, Average temperature, 10 —14 Precipitation 00 .00 .00 .00 Condition of temperature and precipita- tion at Omaha for the day since March 1,1894: Normal temperature. Deficiency for the day Normal precipitation Deficiency for the day 2 Total precipitation since March'1'i6.07 inches Deficiency since March 1.......... 16,16 inches Roports trom Other Statlons at 8 £, M. 2 inch l - Tonwdeag| BTATIONS. Omana.. Nortl Piatte Valentine, Chicazo 00(Cloudy, 200|Cloudy, 8alt Lake City. Jtapidcity. He indicates trace of precipitation. L. A WELSH, Observer. HOLDING SECRET SESSIONS Taylor Investigating Committeo at Pierre Prooceding Behind Olosed Doors, GETTING VERY LITTLE CONSOLATION Witnesses Examined Refuse to Give Infor- mation s to the Defaulter's Moves ments, but Frankly Admit Daving Transferred Thele Own 'roperty. PIERRE, 8. D, Jan. 24.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The Investigating committee which was appointed to Inquire into the Taylor de- falcation 1s raising a storm among the po- litical leaders of the party, as well as among the people of the state. Contrary to its promises and contrary to what Is considered good party policy, the committee has main- tained the strictest secrecy in its investiga- tion, and has not only refused to allow spec- tators, but has put a solemn pledge on the witnesses and the members not to tell what transpires fn the star chamber. Its efforts have proven unsuccessful s far as the newspaper men are concerned, but the stigma is left, and most people are saying that the manage- ment fears to hold an open Inquiry, lest evi- dence should bo disclosed which will impli- cate others besides Taylor. The committes today examined C. H. Vinton, secretary and treasurer of the Northwestern Mortgage Trust company of Redfield, of which Taylor was president, and Oscar Tinney, assistant cashier of the Redfield bank and cashier of the Gettysburg bank. REFUSED TO ANSWER. Both witnesses were examined rigidly to ascertaln if they knew of Taylor's shortage and of his flight before the state became aware of it, but both refused to answer on the ground that they were not obliged to incriminate themselves or to give testimony which might be used against them In_the suit of the state against the bondsmen. They related the transactions between the Taylor bank and the trust company and the bank at Redfield, and went at length into the con- veyance of $10,000 in chattel mortgages from the bank to the trust company two weeks before the defalcation. This they showed to be entirely honorable. They both swore that they had no knowledge that Taylor was withdrawing the funds previous to his flight Nothing was clicited of a sensational nature. Colonel Brooks, cashier of the Aberdeen National bank, was o most interesting wit- ness. He was on Taylor's bond for $25,000. The committee elicited the information that he had transferred all of his property, amounting to about that sum, in the last days of December. When asked why he did 0 the witness stated that while he knew nothing definite about Taylor's condition, he Jjudged by appearances that the treasurer might be short, and as he was more fond of his_ personal friends than of the state he preferred to save what he had for them. After the 1st of January he had $1,000 trans- ferred back, because otherwise he could not be re-clected cashier of the bank, but as soon as the election was over he retrans- ferred, and now Is worth nothing. TREASURER TAYLOR LOUATED, Home of Relatives in Indiana, CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 24.—1It is probable that William W. Taylor, the de- faulting treasurer of South Dakota, has been located near this city. The authorities of that state are now on their way to Craw- fordsville at the Instance of John G. Overton, justice of the peace and ex-county superin- tendent and a prominent citizen. Overton claims that he has Taylor located beyond a doubt, and is in no way troubled about his escape, as he s dangerously ill, much of the time unconscious. Overton™ first notified the South Dakota authorities last Sunday and today received word that the attorney general and United States marshal would arrive here tomofrow night. Overton's alleged knowledge Q1d not leak out here until this evening, when inquiries began to pour in. Overton has two others assoclated with him in the find, but refuses to give thelr names, He asserted that he learned of Tay- lor's whercabouts by the merest accident, and that he is absolutely sure of his game. Be- yond explaining that he is fll at the home of a relative he will say nothing. Taylor was rajsed in Lafayette, twenty miles from here, and has scores of relatives in Mont- gomery county. If in this vicinity it is likely he 1s near Almo, a_deserted village twenty miles off the railroad in a wild country. He has several cousins living there. Lylng Il at th IT MADE MEYERS SICK, Defalcation of Taylor Shattered the Public Examiner's Nerves. PIERRE, §. D., Jan. 24.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Public Examiner Meyers, who has received general notoriety i conncetion with tie Taylor defalcation, was today removed to bis home in Watertown, serfously ill with nervous prostration. It will be remembered that Meyers admitted that he had some sus- picion of Taylor a month before the latter absconded. ‘T'he state officials, the members of the legislature and the people of the state generally have denounced Meyers with great severity for what theyghave called his | competency. ' Yesterday " without = advising with any ‘of his friends he called a sten- ographer to his bedside and dictated a letter to the legislature, in which he attempted to defend himself against the criticisms made. The letter was childish and excited consid erable ridicule, until it was known that, owing to his prostration, his mind was not fully balanced. The physicians did not anti- cipate anything critical, but believe that Meyers will be ill for gome time to come. ‘Woodmen of the World ntertain. The Woodmen of the World gave a very pleasant entertainment last night at Myrtle hall in the Continental block. The program as given consisted of recitations, vocal and instrumental musie. The hall wils filled and the efforts of those taking part were well received. Those participating were: Misses Gibson, Swancn and Crawford; Messrs, Me- Donald, Rodgere, Cole, Ditlin, Withrow and Torris, the Alpha quartct and the Venice bidour Mandolin elub. The evening closed with a dance, b LS For tho | reuth Sofferers, Last night Omaha lodge No. 18, Ancient Order cf United Workm:n, gave an interest- ing entertainment In the Patterson block for the benefit of the drouth rul were in A}lh’lll.lu!h“ TRy ly enjoy the proj er com- ribed a umber of musical selections, both e sheet music HOSPE She Sings--She Sings-- She sings more now than ever, be- cause we sell her standard sheet music for a cent a title, some for 10c. eight national songs with music free— We have a new piano to sell for $165, We sell some other and And every purchaser gets for 2c; some for sc, Sole Ageut for Kimball Planos. 1513 Douglas, A Trip to the Co by Rev. W. K. ans. The musical portion of the program was very well rendered, especially the se- lections by a chorus of forty volces under the leadership of Prof. Allan. The matter of the lecture is fully shown by the title and was very interesting. The ceds netted over $i00. The committee that had the affair in charge was composed of Messrs, Reynolds, Colller, Allen and Bennett, iy TELEGRAPIIC BRIEFS. First Licutenant J. A, Turner of the ma- rine service died at San Francisco yestorday. Several interesting papers were read yes- terday before the folk lore congress at Mem- phis, The corner of Market and Stockton streots in San Francisco sold yesterday for §6,600 per front foot. The senate has confirmed the nomination of Daniel Murphy to be collector of customs at Humboldt, Cal, Three men were burned to death and two serlously injured at a fire in a Morocco fac tory at Brooklyn, The Masons of Detroit yesterday lald the corner stone of their new temple bullding. The building is to cost §500,000. The big Buckeye glass works at Wheeling, W. Va., will bo started up with non-union men, after a strike lasting two years, The New York assembly has passed a bill glving the mayor of New York City the Power to remove the heads of city depart- ments, The miners sylvania cents on abollshed, A fire started In a livery stable at Fort Worth, Tex., burned the stablo and eleven horses, and also a half block of small build- Ings adjolning. A cablegram has been recelved from Peru saying the San Franclsco bark California has gone aground and unless assistance comes soon will be a total loss. George R. Jackson, aged 25, a wealthy young St Louls man, committed suicide yosterday. His father suicided in 1889 after meeting with heavy losses in grain, Tho report that the schooner Blla, from Challain bay for Sau Francisco with a cargo of powder, is reported to have been destroyed by an explosion, but little credence is placed in the story. The Women's Christian Temperance union will publish the Cleveland Plaindealer this morning. The proceeds will be donated to charity. The first paper off the pross was sold for $1,000. Willlam Reed of Perry, Okl, was bound over yesterday for perjury in signing af- fidavits in final proof claims. He says he was mado drunk by interested parties and did not realize what he was signing. in the Scott mines have accepted condition in Pen a reduction to the company stores are PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS, Managor Wrisley of Morse's has returned. The Joseph Murphy company are quartered at the Barker hotel, L. M. Crawford of the Crawford Theatrical clrcult is at the Barker from Topeka. Fred Loewe, shoo buyer for the Hoston store, came In from New York yesterday. G. Jamison, manager and buyer for Hay= den Bros,, returned from New York yesters day. Colonel Barbour, after being at home seve eral days with a severe cold, s again at his post of duty General and Mrs. Brooke are enjoying the midwinter month at Hot Springs, Ark. They will return about February 1. William Roberts, not a green goods man, but advance agent Green Goods Man company, is domiciled at the Barker hotel. J. B. Redfield, an old citizen of Omaha, Is lying dangerously ill at his home, 2454 South Tenth street. He is suffering from paralysis, Miss Warren, Miss Italia, Miss Jennette B. Farrell, John S. Murphy, W, T. Shechan, D. I, Thompson, A. T. Clark, Harry Goryien, R. F. Chandler, Charies C. Brandt, J. Shat- tuck, W. A. Burton and H. C. Browning are members with the Joseph Murphy company registered at the Hotel Barker. At the Mercer: George K. Peasloy, Gree- ley; Henry Graff, jr., T. F. Renyon, Chicago; M. W. Stark, Sioux City; L. Anderson, M. Slusher, Holdrego; D. Mo cLaughlin, Cra g; W. 8. H. Swingley, Beatrice Neligh; L. H. Beason, Port: land; H. P. Strahl, Chicago; H. C. Wild, Kansas City; James Risk, Lincoln; L. J. Duncan, Randolph, C. Gallowa; At the Mu: . W. Brown, Mrs. Flor- ence B, MeArthur, Lincoin. t the Paxton—C. 8. Tuttl arney; Church Howe, Ho W. A, Tillson, I Fullerton. i B D. Gould, 8. N. Johnston, Superior; h, Kent Cunningham, Lincoln; Al Ylark, Stella, At the g ‘alentine, West Point; George Thomas, Miss Thomas, Schuyler; B. D, Harkvader, Beatrice, At the Dellone—V. M. Street, Nebraska City; A, Kearney, 8. Person, Stanto J. 8. Weaverling, B, Foster, Norfolk! At the Merchants—A. L. Johnson, Crete; Maggie Quinn, Elkhorn; J. R. Brown, Creighton; James A. Howard, Benson; J. R, Bonsen, R. 1. Rodgers and wife, ‘Grand Island W. McComb, Wilsonville;' Mrs, H. Thrailkill, McCook: M. A. Hartegan, W, 8. Noves, Hastings; Henry and Fred Hichten: s, William Helgenkamp, Jr., Atling- W. Trying and R. D. McCutchey W. arker, . J. Melia, man, “Thomas Dolan, iugh Dev Patrick Dolan and Mike Connor, Gretna; R. 3. Haskell, Paxton; D. Garvey, Hartington. away, OVERCOAT. We have about 75 Overcoats in broken sizes and styles that we want to*close out right If you are of the right size you'll save all the way from $3 to ¢8 by buying these hand- some all wool Overcoats for §5. M. H. Cook Clothing Co., 18th and Farnam Sts. Music IN AMERICA BY ANTONIN DVORAK HARPER’S Ready January 22d. People enough having s world where ships from the New York Colonial Privateers BY THOMAS A. JANVIER With Illustrations by Howard Pyle WHAT IS GAMBLING? BY JOHN BIGELOW ARE 18 MAGAZINE FOR FEBRUARY Some Other Capital Features FRENCH FIGHTERS IN AFRICA, by POULTNEY BIGE- LOW; OUDEYPORE, the City of the Sunrise, by EDWIN LORD WEEKS; Short Stories by Mrs. BURTON HAR- RISON, JULIAN RALPH, F. HOPKINSON SMITH, and Miss GRACE KING; and continuations of the Popular Berials HEARTS INSURGENT and THE PRINCESS ALINE. Published by HARPER & BROTHERS, N. Y. B500008000886008030080000800000889900CC 260006000 HETH EXCURSION TO' OREGON By Stearns Fruit Land Co., 101 Bee Building. ignified their intention of going with us, on this excursion, to make it a success, we have decid- ed to remove all restrictions and chance to join this personally caaduct:d teip to Orezo: The excursion goes by the popular Burlington Route, via Billings and the Northern Pacific railroads-~through the won- derful mining cities of Montana—across the great wheat grow- ing praivies of castern Washington—over the celebrated Stampede Pass—around the base of Tacoma, the emoking mountain—along the lovely shores of Puget Souncd—through the city of Tacoma—over the great Columbis River on the big- zest railroad ferry in the world—to Portland, Oregon, the biggost city of its size on the continent—past the falls of the Willamette, the sccond (to Nisgara alone) largest water power in the United States, and the only one of any size in tho can go to the very foot of the fails-~Then on through the ever green valley of the Willamatto 1o Salom, the Capital of Oregon, the only state inthe Union which has absolutely no state debt sud has money in ts treasury for appropriation by the legislature now in session. give all who wish to go, a A journey worth a lifetime to accomplish. Make your own bargain for transportation with any tioket agent of the Buye lington System, buy your tickets to Balem, Ovegon, take the agents recoipt for the money paid and join us at any point, on the train that leave Omaha at 4:35 p. m., January 28th Your receipt will be taken as meney for land.