Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 14, 1895, Page 1

THE OMAHA ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, PREFERS THE LOWER HOUSE Poer Who is Willing to Burrender His feat with the Lords, PRECEDENTS CITED TO SUSTAIN HIM Earl of Selborne Will Ralse the Point as to Whother 1Hils Seat Is Vacated by His Succession to the Peernge. LONDON, May 13.—Much stir has been created in certain circles by a letter pub- lished in the London Times signed by Hon. George N. Curzon, member of Parliament for the Southport division of Lancashire, and Hon. William St. John Fremantle Brodrick, member of Parliament for the Guildford di- vislon of Surrey, announcing that the earl of Selborne who succeeded to the title on the death of his father on May 5 and who as Viscount Wolmer represents West Edin- burgh in the House of Commons, proposes shortly to raise the question whether a peer Of the realm can continue to sit in the House of Commons or be elected a member of the House of Commor The earl of Selborne intends, it appears, to continue attending sittings o the House of Commons, contending thai until he applies for his seat In the House of Lords his seat in the House of Commons I8 not forfeited. The letter refers to Lords Palmerston, Castle- reagh, Iddesleigh and others, wio forwent their seats In the House of Lords in order to retain civil appoiatments, Curzon and Brod- rick, who are both the eldest sons of peers, apparently intend to follow the earl of Sel- borne's example. The Times, commenting editorially upon thelr letters, points out tbat the lords are di- vided on the question whether a seat in the House of Commons becomes vacant by the mere fact of the holder's succession to the peerage. The Times supports the earl of Selborne’s action, saying that he is entitled to challenge an authoritative decision and that he deserves credit for his determination 1o bring the question to a definite 1:sue. The St. James's Gazette, on the other hand, seems to be rather frightened at the possible outcome of the earl of Selborne’s position, and : “If he succeeds there will Le a de- mand for a general settlement and recasting of the House of Lords which will mean the introduction of some form or another of an elective element.” In conclusion the St. James's Gazette remarks: ‘“The upper house @t the present moment Is serving the pur- pose of a much needed. dyke, and to begin pulling it about just when the pressure is heavy upon it 1s to run the risk of letting out the waters. REFERRED THE CASE 10 ACOMMITIEE Belborno Says fle Wil heek Re-Flection if the Decision ia Agal st Him. LONDON, May 13.—In the House of Com- mons tolay the carl of Selborne, who, as Viscount Wollner, represented West Edin- burgh in the House of Commons, and who suc- ceeded to his title on May § by the death of his father, took his seat as usual. Thereupon Mr. Henry Labouchere, member for North- ampton, asked the speaker, Mr. William Court Guily, whether the earl was entitled to a seat in the Houze of Commons. The speaker ques- tioned his lordship on the subject, with the result that he asked him to withdraw below the bar of the house until the question of his right to sit as a_member was decided. The earl of Selborne complied with the speaker’s request, and the chancellor of the exchequer, Sir Willlam Vernon Harcourt, then briefly explained his view of the situa- tion, which was that after the usual formali- ties had been gone through, a writ should be issued for a new election for the seat occupled by the earl of Selborne. A heated discussion followed, in which Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, member from West Birmingham, and Mr. George Curzon, member for the Southport division of Lan- cashire, took part. Finally the chancellor of the exchequer con- sented to move to refer the question to a small special committee, when Rt. Hon. Leonard Henry Courtney, member for the Bodmin district of Cornwall, threatened to move for the adjournment of the House. Sir William said he thought the earl of Selborne was_being badly advised, and therefore he would move to Issue a writ for an election in Weast Edinburgh and thus end the whole mat- ter. Later, however, the chancellor of the ex- chequer. was persuaded to withdraw his mo- tion and the subject was dropped. The friends of the earl of Selborne say that if a special committee decides against him he will seek re-clection. The question as to whether a member of the House who becomes peer of the realm can continue to sit in the House of Commons, or whether a peer can be elected to membership of the House of Commons, is exciting the most keen interest. BRITISH SHIP SUNK IN COLLIZION, Steamer Martina Sent to the Bottom by the Esmeralda. BREST, France, May 13.—The British steamers Esmeralda and Martina collided to- day off Armor lighthouse, The Martina sank. Eleven of her crew are missing. Wreek on the Pacific Coast, VICTORIA, B. C., May 13.—Th= San Fran- clsco steamer Puebla, which has arrived here, reports the Mogul ashore near Flattery, and likely to prove a total wreck. The distressed steamer hoisted u flag as the Pucbla passed, but as the Union was up no attention was pald, and the only comment excited was that of surprise. The steamer Miorawa, which passed Car- manas at 6 p. m., has not yet arrived, and it is expected that she has stopped to render stance to the disabled steamer. Accord- ing to reports here no lives were lost. Several Small hts 10 Cuba. HAVANA, May 13.—The Spanish troops have defeated the band of rebles in San Lorenzo that was led by Pedro Monoz at Moscanos. The troops captured a number of herses, ammunition, etc., belonging to the rebels. There has been severe fighting with the band led by General Miro in Camaguan. _There has been fighting be- tween the Spanish trooj and the rebe! pear Baracoa, but no details of the en- Eagement e been received here. The troops at Palma de Soriano killed Pablo Rucga, one of the rebel chiefs, Cholera Epidemio at Mecea. CAIRO, May 13.—Cholera prevails at Mecca and in the villages frequented by the vans of pllgrims in El Hijaz, the “land of pllgrimage.” In this reglon are the sacred cities of Mecca and Medina, and the seaports of Jiddah and Yembo. The number of Egyptian caravans in El Hijaz is smaller thia year than usu Spencer Balfour Again in Court, LONDON, May 13.—Jabez Spencer Balfour, the promoter of the Liberator societies, who was recently extradited from the Argentine Republic, was re-examired at Bow Street polige court today and was questioned at length in regard to his connection with the Liberator concerns. © Uproar ln the Hungurian Diet, BUDA PESTH, May 13.—There was a stormy session of the lower house of the Hun- garian Diet today, Herr Ugrema, member of the left, declared that the government had attacked the papal nuncio without cause, thus dragging the prestige of Hungary into the mire. An uproar followed and the sitting was suspended. Guatemals Gives Hor Skie of the Story, CITY OF MEXICO, May 13.—Guatemalan Minister De Leon Is distributiog profusely a lished by his government giv- g Ile side of - 1871 CUBAN REBELS WIN A GREAT VIUTORY Thousand $panish Tronps Killed or Cap- tured—Gomer's Victorious Marehes. TAMPA, Fla,, May 13.—Private advices re- ceived here from Cuban revolutionary leaders say a big battle was fought at Boryey, province of Puerto Principe, between Gomez, the Cuban leader, and Salcedo, the Spanish commander. Gomez was victorious, aunihi- lating the Spanish troops, killing and captur- Ing more than 1,000 men and great quanti- ties of ammunition and army stores. The battle lasted four hours and was hard fought. Gomez continued his march through Camaguey. Men from the plantations are Joining the insurgents hourly. WASHINGTON, May 13.—Minister Dupuy de Lome of Spain says the Tampa story as to a bloody battle in which 1,000 or more Spanish troops were slaughtered is absurd. He does not regard a denial as necessary, but he expressed surprise that the public should be misled into crediting a tregedy, which, if true, would be of such magnitude as to be known by the whole world. The minister points out that such a great eny gagement would not have escaped the at- tention of the American correspondents on the ground. He says the reports of tele- graph wires being cut are untrue. The wires are in full use and there is no restriction on communicating full information to the out- side world. The Spanish government knows of no such battle, nor has word of it reached the minister, as he said would be the case it such a great engagement had occurred. Senor Dupuy de Lome says there can be no battles, as there is no enemy other than small scattered bands, who are carrying on a guerilla or swamp warfare. The latest reports from Spanish papers re- late to a flerce engagement at Arroyo Hondo, in the province of Santiago, on the 10th in- stant. The Spanish force was 300 and Cubans 1,200. Several Spanish officers were killed. Members of the best Santiago familles are said to be joining the insurgents. JAPANESE ARE GREATLY EXCITED Populace Has Just Learned of the Grant- ing of Yuropean Demands, LONDON, May 13.—The Times tomorrow will publish a dispatch from Kobe saying the fact of the Japanese government ylelding to the representations of Russia, France and Germany in regard to the Liao Tong penin- sula and agreeing to restore that territory to China has greatly excited and intensely disappointed the Japanese nation. It is added that the suspension of newspapers continues and the Japanese ministers and the foreign legations ar> strictly guarded. BERLIN, May 13.—A dispatch received here from Tokio says an imperial decree dated May 10 announces that, in conformity with the frier 'y advice of Russia, Germany and France - .\ in order to secure a lasting peace, the n. aado has recommended that the Japanese gcvernment conclude a special agree- ment with China providing for the restoration of the Liao Tong peninsula. YOKOHAMA, May 13.—The decree of the mikado, dated May 10, calls upon his Japanese subjects to discuss national affairs calmly. The text of the treaty of peace has been published, together with the supplementary convention, with the temporafy occupation of Wei-Hai-Tel. ST. PETERSBURG, May 13.—The Chinese legation here has been informed that the convention fixing the indemnity to Japan for her relinquishment of the Liao Tong penin- sula will ghortly be signed. GOVERNMENT MEETS DEFEAT AGAIN Relchstag turies the Tobacco Tax Measare Out of Sight, BERLIN, May 13.—The government met with another defeat today. The Reichstag rejected the whole of the proposed tobacco tax bill. During the debate which preceded the vote on the tobacco tax bill the spokesmen of all parties, except thesonservatives, opposed the bill, insisting strongly against any further disturbance of the tobacco industry. Count von Kardorff alone advocated a higher duty, which, he said, was certain to be voted by the next Reichstag. In his opinion, the pres- ent house was incapable of taking any posi- tion or action. Count Posadowski, secretary of the impe- rial treasury, defended the principle of the bill as being the sole practical path to re- form in imperial taxation. The Reichstag, he added, was preparing a common grave for all the government measures, but it was to be hoped the much needed reform in the taxation of the empire would be secured. The vote on the bill was taken by the members rising in their places. Only a few conserva- tives and national liberals supported the measure. i Missionary Stexmor Disabted. VICTORIA, B. C., May 13.—The steamer Danube, which arrived at this port last night, had on board the passengers of the missionary _steamer Glad Tiding left Port Townsend two weeks ago with ten delegates to the Methodist conference now in session here. The Glad Tidings struck a rock and was partially disabled. New Italian ¢onsul tensral at Montrenl. ROME, May 13.—Sig. Solimbergo, for- merly & member of the Milan Chamber of Deputies, has been appointed to the new post of italian consul general at Montreal, Prominent French Banksr Dead. PARIS, May 13.—M. Jouebert, president 9f the Banque de Paris et des Pals Bas, Is dead. SHEEP —— AND C E MEN AGREE Wyoming Range Divided Up to Suit All Purti EVANSTON, Wyo, May 13.—(Special.)— The sheep and cattle men of Ulnta county met here Wednesday to formulate plans for an equtable division of the range be- tween the two interests, A strip of land was set apart for the benefit of the sheep in- dustry and the sheep meh asrce not to graze their flocks on lands other than those con- tained in the strip. June 16 was set as the date when outside lands should be vacated by the sheep men. The threatened trouble between the two Industries will be ended by the amicable action of the meeting. ilver. a Terribio « lubblag, SHERIDAN, Wyo., May 13.—(Speclal.)— In an altercation at Twin Creek on Monday Joseph Graham was beaten over the head with a club by George Martin and now lies in a critical condition. George Martin and his brother Robert, who took part in the fight, are in jail here awaiting the re- sult of Graham's injuries. The fight oc- curred over some tools the Marting had borrowed from Graham and had failea to return. Trip of a Urippled Cyelist. LARAMIE, Wyo, May 13.—(Special)- Edgar Yelton, a one-legged man, left here Jesterday morning on a bieycle to ride to idney, Neb., a distance of 160 miles. Yelton rode t0 Chevenne yesterday, and from that place to Sidney toda. Leader of the Bull Hill Miners Killed, CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., May 13.—Jack Smith, the famous leader of the Bull Hill miners, was shot and Killed by Marshal Jack Kelly of Altamont this afterncon. The marshal was also shot by George Post, a miner Who was With Smith, The shoetin; cuted n relkn of Lerror in the great KoM camp. The miners threaten to avenge the death of thelr late war captain, and all saloons have been closed in Victor and mariial law has practically been declared. - e Indianapolls Bank Wreckers on Trial. INDIANAPOLIS, May 13.—The tria Francis A. Coffin, Schuyler C. Haughey, charged with com- plicity in wrecking the Indianapolis Na- lonal bank, have been postponed by order of Judge Haker of the federal court until September 10, The reason for the court action Is that the appropriation to pay federal witnesses has been exhausted and no more money will be available for the purpose until July. of Percival B. Coffin and P Texas Catile Helng Shipped North, DENVER, May W.—During the next fif- teen days ten cattle cars will run dally over the Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf racks, in order that 200,00 head now await- g shipment In Texas and New Mexico may be rred to Wyoming and Mon- OMAHA, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 14, 1895. CATHOLIC KNICHTS MEETING Almost All Delegates to the Oonvention Now in the Qity, ARE ALSO “Omaha Club” Entertalned Last Evening— Bt. Paul's Commandery Comes In— Line of March to Cathedral and Conventlon Hall MANY VISITCRS HERE It Is conceded on all sides that the ““Omaha club” of Cincinnati has played a graclous part in what may be termed the preliminaries to the national convention of the Catholic Knights of Amerlca, which opens at Chambers' academy this morning. This club was organized at Cincinnati about a year and a half ago, after it had been determined six months before at Chicago that the tenth biennial convention of the Catholic Knights of America should be held in this city. But two of the parties who arrived with the club yesterday, and who are at the Millard, are not residents of Cincinnatl, They are Frank Hunter, post- master at Sidney, O., and H. G. Wagner of the same place. The other members of the club are Colonel and Mrs. O'Niel, Mr. and Mrs. George Everloge, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hackman, J. H. Mabrey, Willlam F. Ratter- man, H. J. Robben, Louis J. Dolle, A. Messmer, P. Mitchell, P, J. Schneider, George Korf, F. W. Keating, H. J. Haarmeyer, F. Macke, L. A. Homan, Joseph Berning and Joscph Roele. The Catholic Knights are very favorable to a good laugh and they were having it last night The “Omaha club” had the in- tention on ite arrival in the city of affording entertainment to all delegates to the conven. tion and visitors who had arrived, and ordered shipped by express certain cases and bottles. The shipment came alf right, but was carried to the Omaha club building at Twentieth and Douglas streets in good faith. The only troubl: was that when the “Omaha club” arrived it was necessary to reclaim the g00ds from the well established rival, which was readily done, and at the Millard last evening the Cincinnat! people entertainzd all the delegates and visitors to the convention in the city. The hours were from 8 p. m. to 2 a. m., and to Ohio was awarded another trophy for hospitality and cordial greeting. FIRST OF THE UNIFORM RANK. Another group arrival yesterday was'St. Paul's commandery, uniform_rank, Catholic Knights of America, from Vincennes, Ind, This comprises Gerard Reiter, who is one of the delegates from Indiana, J. W. Nordhaus, William Hehman, John Hoffman, Frank G. Reiter, Gorge Snyder, Tom Hayes, Tom Orr, Frank H. Thuis, Jake Kuhn, Mat Kapps, Francis Murphy, Louis Elmen, Julius Hack, John McAndrews, Charles Samoniel, John K. Miller, Henry Scheefers, Joseph A. Frey and Frank J. Kapps. With the company came Charles and Henry La Plonte, Peter Mar- shino, Lawrence Bey and Henry Prullage. The company has quarters at the Dellone and gave a drill in front of the hotel on ar- riving at 1 o'clock yesterday. This company came over the Baltimore & Ohlo to St. Louls, as did the “Omaha club, and joined the latter there, coming to Omaha over the Wabash. The “Omaha club” is composed of members of branch No. 60 of Cincinnati, which claims to be the banner branch in the United States, carrying more fnsurance than any other. Thi club tarried one day in St. Louis. St. Paul's commandery is under command of Brigadier General J. W. Nordhaus, the licutenant ing John Hoffman. Francls Murphy is ex- mayor of Vincennes Delegates who are now at the Dellone or the Paxton are: Alabama—J. B. Simpson, Montgomery. Arkanzas—John Hencke, Pocahontas. California—William F.' Garmley, mento, . Colorado—Silas G. Canfield, Leadville, Georgla—P. J. O'Connor, Savannab. Idaho—Frank Ballhaar, Boite City. Illincts—L. J. Kadeski, Marshail; Ragglo, Cairo. Indlana—P. S. O'Rourke, Fort Wayne; L. J. Herman, Evansville. Towa—L. H. Kurt Kentucky—Henry Louisville. Maryland—George Landwehr, Cumberland. Massachusetts—Bernard McLaughlin, Millville. Michigan—Rev. James J. Gore, St. Joe, Minnesota—Joseph Willy, Minneapolis. Mississippi—F. J. Maher, Natchez. Missouri—Anton Reising, St. Louis; Casper Ehrhard, St. Charles. Montana—William Stuewe, Helena. Nebraska—Michael C. Harrington, Platte. New Jersey—Thomas P. McGlynn, clair. New York—Edward Feeney. Ohlo—Louis J. Dolle, Cincinnati; Hunter, Sidney. . Sacra- A M. Dos Moines. . Feldhus, W. C. Smith, North Mont- Frank Pennsylvania—William Earl, Philadelpbia. Rhode Island—D. F. Kelleher and John Curran, Provider.ce. Tennessee—J. J. Dufty, Memphis; M. Me- Cormick, Nashville. Texas—Charles 8. Ott, Galveston; John A. McCormack, San Antonio. Washington—John Kent, Walla Walla. Officers who came yesterday are President M. P. Shine and Medical Director J. A. Aver- dick of Covington, Ky. CHIEF MATTERS TO COME UP. President Shine was asked last evening what the chief questions before the conven- tion would be. He admitted that the move- ment for the consolidation of the Catholle Knights and the Young Men's In:titute would be one of them, but hazarded no conjecture as to what would be the outcome. He denied the allegation made by some of the dele- gates that the scheme was favored chiefly by delegates from southern states, asserting that it had even more support in the north than in the south. Personally, he Is in favor of the amalgamation if it can be properly ac- complished. The convention cannot consum- mate the amalgamation. All it can do is to appoflit a committee to confer with a like committee from the other body. Although the scheme at present contem- plates only union with the Young Men's in- stitute, there Is a considerable sentiment in favor of the amalgamation of all Catholic mutual insurance and benevolent socleties, and further endeavor to this end is expected at the convention. This scheme will include the Catholic Leglon, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and several other organizations. Another question will be the advisability of changing the law with reference to eligibility in the matter of age. At present the minimum is 18 and the maximum 50. There is a dispeition to reduce the maximum to 45. Another important matter to be decided is the standing that the uniform rank shall have. At present there are only three or four commanderies. At the last convention the rank wao practically espoused, but a commit- tee was appointed to suggest rules and regu- lations, and it will report at this session. The chairman of the committee is L. J. Kadeski of Marshall, 11l Among the visitors are Girard Reiter of St. Paul's commandery, adjutant general of t| uniform: rank, and Peter Wallrath of Logans- port, Ind., editor of Das Sternenbanner, pres- ident of the Indiana Catholic Knights. Miss Martha White accompanies Delegate Ebrhard and wife from St. Charles, Mo., to the Catholic Knights' convention. Preceding the opening of the convention this morning the delegates and visitors will attend a pontificial high mass at St. Philo- mena's cathedral. Archbishop Gross of Ore- gon, supreme spiritual director of the society, will celebrate the mass, assisted by the local and visiting clergy. The delegates and vis- itors will move In procession to the eathedral from the Dellone hotel at § o'clock. John B. Furay will be marshal, ass'sted by M. C. Har- rington. The First Infantry band will lead followed in order by the unlform rank, su- e oficers, delegates, visiting Knights and local Knights, be south from the Dell Farnam, east to east to the cathedra Harney to Bleventh, to hall at Seventeenth This evening glven to Hon. P. J.* president of the A The gathering mena's hall, Ninth and Boward_streets. On Thursday evenldg an informal supper will be given.the delegates, officers and their friends by the local branch at the Commercial club rooms. Music, speaking and a general meeting will follow the supp:r. e -— PARADE OF THE TROOPS AT MEMPRIS. Competitive and Exhiblilon Driils Begin This Afternoon. MBEMPHIS, May 13.-The interstate en- campment and drill was formally opened at Montgomery park today. There are twelve infantry militla companies on the ground, csides a battery, a Gatling gun detachment and a baftalion of regulars, comprising two Infantry companies and two troops of cavalry, about 1,000 men in all, exclusive of the mimerous staff. At 9:30 this morning the troops marched into the city and paraded through the prin- clpal streets in the following order: Gen- eral Snowden and staft; Colonel W. L. Kel- logg, U. 8. A.; third sqyadron Third United States cavalry and detAchment of Battery B.; First Ohlo artillety; Third United States cavalry band; Fifth United States infantry battalion, Captam H. K. Bailey; 8econd battalion, Captaln W, Bond, U. 8. A.; lowa State 'band, forty pieces; Third battalion, Captain C.'S. Domer of Wash- ington, D, C., commantling, consisting of the Thurston 'Rifles of Omiha, McCarthy Light Guards and Fletcher Zouaves, Littie Rock, Ark, National Fencibles and Morton Cadefs, Washington, C., Chickasaw Guards (two companies), [Governor's Guards, Neely Zouaves and Memphis camp confed’ erate veterans 0f Meémphis; Fourth battal- fon, Captain Mulford, U. 8 A., two com- panfes of Jones Cadets Arlington camp, confiderate, and Gatling gun detachment of Omatia. Guards, . v o ne, troops presented ‘@ splendid appear- ance. and wert enthustastically cheered. by the dense crowd of spectators all along the line of march. The following companles drill for prizes today: ~ Zouave Class—Neely Zouaves of Memphis,"Captaln F. K, Deaffery. Class C—Morton els of Washington, D, C., Captain 1. B. Shilling. Gatling Gun l.'lnflklmlts:?r D, First regi- ment, Ohlo National Guard, Captain Fred J. Herman. The competitive drills will be followed by exhibition drills and grand dress parade of all companies. Soclety turned out enmasse at Montgom- ery park in the afternoon. As on Saturday more than two-thirds of those pr nt were ladies. The Neely zouavesjof Memphls was the first company to orifl,_and_kept the crowd laughing and applauding during the whole time of their complicated and inter- esting maneuvers. Captain Deffrey’s boys are local pets and they areused a great deal of enthusiasm by their efforts for the $1,000, first prize in this class, The Morton cadets” the youngest com- pany at Camp Schofield, were next called upon to compete for the $L,000 offered in class. C. “Thelr fiell movements were exe- cuted with a great deal of pirit and re- markable aceuracy, but were a little. weak in the manual, The only other competitors in this clags are the Thurston Rifles of Omaha, ‘The day's drilling was coneluded by Bat- tery B, first regiment light artillery, of Cin- cinnatl, in the Gatling gun class. The companies to apgear tomorrow are the Thurston Rifles of Omaha in class @, the Government's Guards of Memphis in class B, and the Gatling gun detachment of the Omaha guards. e concert by the Iowa state band at the grounds tonight Was Jargely attended. The Sealy Rifies of Galveston will drijll Friday under the name of company B, Galveston artillery, ifantry branch. — e R GREAT GATHERING OF VETERANS Prominent OMcers of North and South Wilt Dediente the “onfoderato Monnmen®, CHICAGO, May 13.—A uptable reunion of the: blue and gray wil take place whin the confederate: monument at Oakwood 18 dedi- cated on Memorial days Officers who were prominent in the armies both of the north and the gouth will b prescnt and will do their utmdst to make the occaston mem- orable. S:veral car foads of flowers whl be sént from the southera $tates to decorate the graves of the 6,00 conf derate soldiers who are buried at Oakwood. The exp:nse of entertaining the visitors w be RJI'ne by subscriptions raistd among some of Chicago's leading citizens. Every effort will by made to have this the greatest meeting of. otfieers of the armies of the north and south that has ever oc- curred. Lieutenant Genepal Schofield, com- marding the army of the U-ited States, ith hie.stat and family: Major General Morton T, Hawkins and’ Brigadier General H. V. Boynton ar: expéeted to be present. Lieutenant General Wade, Hampton will b} the orator of the oceasion. Postmaster General Willlam L. Wilsdn, Solicitor Gen- ral Conrad, Brigadier .(eneral D, W. Flagler, chief of ordnance, U, 8. A, and a griat-many army officrs Will ais) ‘attend. The south will be represented by General John B, Gordon, commanding the Federa- tion of United Confederate Veterans; Lieu- tenant Geoneral James Loagstreet, Lieuten- ant General Aléxander P, Stewart, Majc General Fitzhugh Lee, Major General B. Walthall, Brigadier Genera! Basil W. Duke, Brigadier General Clém:nt Evans, Brigadier General Fayette Hewitt, Colonel J. H. Castleman, Colonel Charlés H, Dorsett, Dr. Amos FoX, Judge Ca'houn of Atlanta’ and others, <« Arrangements have betn made to attach refrigerator ears filled: ‘with Aflowers to passénger trains at Savannah, Charleston and Pensacola and to send thém direct to Chicago. Mayor Swift ‘will occupy the chair at the exercises and offer the freedom of the city to the vis tors, ——— Detectives Diseredit the Story. DETROIT, May 13.~The statement from Duluth to the effect that Mrs. Samuel D, Smith conspired with her husband to get poss:ssion of the momey of Mrs. Mary E. Cameron {8 not believed by the Detroit de- tect The bank certificate upon which Mrs. Cameron’s money was procured was endorsed in handwriting precisely similar to that of Mrs. Cameron, and was collected upon through the Ame'ican Exchange bank of Duluth. All the facts here t-nd to show that Mrs. 8Smith s idnodent and that she was deserted by hey husband when he eloped with Mrs. Cameron. The latter was in turn deserted In Buluth by Smith, after he had obtained her mangy. et e . b Hrilliant Array of ol © britle s, INDIANAPOLIS, ;18 —The seventh annual Indiana musl tval will begin tonight, with an emo us sale of seats for the entire seas neerts will be given, concluding with The engagements inelu e areh will rteenth to -.&fi to Harney, 3 g—wm on tR to Douglas, west Doug reccption will be ‘onnor, the national Order of Hibernians. held in St. Philo- wing _artist Mrs. Jule L. W y Stein, Miss Jennl ifar, art, Den Davies, ger, W. H. Clarke, fnrich and W. \Wagner concert. Boston fes val orchestra_and Mme. Nellle Melbd, _YLilian Nordica, Gertrude May iss Rose Stew- Is, W. H. Rie- H. Sherwood. The elty s filled ” with strangers to attens ® l, e festi- val chorus has «l&"um Prof. Franz Arens is musical disector, All Nallows Catholie Colfege on Fire, CHATTANOOGA, 'raz., ay 13.—A spe- clal cablegram just recéivéd from Dublin to Rev. Father Walsh, Inl tonal secretary of the All Hallows Al soclation, a nounces that the gre onary college which has sent over ests into for- elgn lands—America, Afried, southern Asia, the Islands ‘of the oeeam and Australia—is enveloped in flames- arll that the college church I8 already in asies. The officers of the assoclation are Rt. R-v. Bishops Scan- nell and McGu'lick,” Fispyetively, president and treasurer, and’ Rev. Father O'Ferrall of lgwa City, with whom Father Walsh is conférring by wire. g Confessed to Firing the Care, CHICAGO, May 13.—Pliny E. White, who clalms he has rich and, prominsnt relatives in Cineinnatl, ackno ed in court today that he had been ity of setting fires to freight cars in thé Panhandle yards at West Pullman. tive Johnson arrested White in the Jards In the’ neighborhoad of @ car that had just been set on fire. White said that his reason for selting fire to the roperty was that he had been prevented vom riding on the. cars OB crosiing yards. . He was held {o th® eriminal court. ) HAZLETON, Pa., May}13.—Ex-Senator E. B died h 1 £ t "”&. hh‘ll lnDl‘Ilonl | to take FIRE CHIEF REDELL QUITS Hands in His Resignation and Insists that it Be Accepted, TIRED OF THE UNCERTAINTY OF OMAHA Meddllog of Outsiders in His Department Projudicial to His Efforts nt Reorgani- zation—Unwilling to Remain and Faco Probable Dismissal. John Redell, chief of the Omaha fire de- partment, presented his resignation to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in executive session late last night. The entire evening had been taken up in hearing charges against various officers, and it was nearly 11 o'clock when the board ad- journed to the private room to consider the evidence. At this juncture Chief Redell handed in a sealed envelope, saying that he had a small matter to submit to the board. He was Invited to join in the executive ses- sion and remained closeted with the board for more than an hour. At the end of that time the board adjourned, and the letter of resignation was given out with the informa- tion that action had been postponed for one week. Chief Redell's letter gives no hint of the reasons for his action, and is as fol- low To the Honorable Board of Fire and Police Gentlemen—I here most y_present to you my resignation artment, the same to your earliest’ convenience, or not later than May 1, i possible to ac: commodate me. Heartlly thanking you, the cltizens and members of the fire and police departments for the consideration, kindness, = courtesy and able support extended me and with the hope that Omaha may be successtul in all her undertakings, 1 beg leave to remain respectfully yours JOI REDELL, WAS A COMPLETE SURPRISE. Up to the time when the resignation was read in the executive session not a person in Omaha outside of the chief knew of his contemplated action. The members of the board were dumbfounded and could at first scarcely belleve that it was meant in earnest. But they were soon convinced that Chief Redell meant what he said, and action was postponed for one week in the hope that during that time sufficient pressure might be brought to bear to induce him to recon- sider his determination. It was urged that the business men of the city would protest in a body against the loss of so efficient an officer as Chief Redell had proven himself to be, but his determination to leave the depart- ment remained unshaken. This was the sit- uation when the board adjourned. Chief Redell absolutely refused to be in- terviewed regarding the reasons for his ac- tion. He said that since the board had de- ferred action, courtesy to Its members re- quired that’ the first information should come from them. The only statement that could be obtained from him relative to the matter was that he had come in with the present board, and If he was to go out at all he preferred to go out with it. Although the members of the board would say but little more, it was evident that the action of the chlef had been on overwhelm- ing surprise. It is understood that at first they flatly refused to accept the resignation, but were at length compelled to realize that it was final. The matter was discussed for upward of an hour, but they were unable to do better than to get a week in which to further consider it. This was a concession on the part of Chief Redell, who was anxious that action should be taken at once. TIRED OF THE DISCORD. Although no official Information could be obtained elther from the chief or the mem- bers of the board, the reasons for last night's surprise party are known to several persons who are familiar with the condition of affairs in the department. It is well known that Chief Redell has been materially hampered in the reorganization of the department by the uncertainty in regard to the future policy of the board which was engendered by (he pessage of the new fire and police bill. This is one of several things which have had a tendency to embarrass and harrass him urtil his position has been anything but a bed of roses. It is a fact not generally known that there has been a serious disagreement between Chief Redell and Sup:rintendent Coulter of the fire and police alarm department. This cul- minated one day not long ago when Super- intendent Coulter was ordered out of the chief's offic> and emphatically enjoined from entering it again, except on official business. There were several witnesses to this occur- rence, but no publicity was given to it at the requost of the chief. At that time Chief Redell stated in explanation of the occurrence that he did not propose to have any member of the department coming to him to point out the weakness of othir members, He could find out all about that himseif, and after having warned Coulter several times avithout effect, he had grdered him out of the office. The breach between the two officials has been widened by criticisms, which are said to have been made to the board by Chief Redell on account of alleged neglect in not keeping the alarm system in repair. The at- tention of the board was called to the fact that the lines were out of order on several occasions, notably at the time of the fire in the Withnell block, when the arrival of the apparatus was delayed by the failure of the gong to strike the right number, While Chief Redell has said that he con- sidered the unfounded attacks of an A. P. A. organ as unworthy of serious consideration, it is known to a few of his intimate friends that he has felt that the continual petty crit- jeisms that have emanated from this and kindred sources operated to stir up discord in the department and widen still further the breach that existed before he took command. Beyond this the reports sent out by @n- scrupulous newspapers went to other cities where the true facts were not so well under- stood, and he was much opposed to being heralded abroad in a light which was as obnoxious as it was undeserved. HAS OTHER OFFERS. A prominent insurance man who Is well acquainted with the situation said last night that he was not surpris:d at the action of Chief Redell. He had expected it for some time, To his certain knowledge the chief had received some flattering offers since he had been in Omaha. Under present condi- tions he aid not know what was before him or how much his policy would be interfered with by the new board. What sane man would wish to remain under these conditions? “The people of Omaha,” he sald, “have only themselves to thank for this result. While Chief Redell has proved himself to be one of the most efficient fire chiefs In the United States and the business men and prop- erty owners of the city are jubilant over his record, these same business men have allowed a lot of schemers who have no interest in the welfare of the city to continually harass and menace the department until Chief Redell has very naturally declingd to longer submit to such an imposition. Now that the work is done it Is easy to see the mistake that has been made, but that does not save us from what every public spirited citizen will concede to be a public misfortune.” STARS UNDER A SHADOW. The masterly inactivity of Officers Marshall and Rentfrow, by reason of which two bur- glars were allowed to escape after they had been caged In the commission house at 1201 Howard street Saturday night, was the cause of the charge of disobedience of orders preferred by Acting Chief Mostyn. The case Was immediately taken up and Sergeant Whalen related the clrcumstances pre- viously published. After the two burglars had been surprised in the bullding he had ordered the two officers to guard the rear windows while he entered the bullding at the front. Instead of golng to the windows they had stood at the entrance to the alley while the thieves broke through the window and escaped. He was positive that the bur- glars could not have got away if his orders bad been obeyed. The excuse offered by the officers was that as chief of e I ———s SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. in the darkness they had thought that the alley was blind and had expected that the thieves weuld have to pass them in order to get out. They had heard the crash of the shattered window, but failed to see the thieves as they dropped down a dozen feet from where they stood and ran away up the alley. The board reserved its decision for one week. Charges against Officers Gustavison and Christiansen for failing to report were post- poned for one week. Gustavison is also charged with having acted as a procurer for a couple of male friends. Hostler Cormack was charged with being absent without leave. He pleaded sickness as an_excuse and no decision was rendered. Serg:ant Thomas Ormsby was allowed six days' pay on account of an error In the January pay roll. This action was vigorously opposed by Strickler, but he was in minority of one. ~ Officer C. H. Munro asked for three months' pay to cover the time during which he was laid up on account of a broken ankle receivid in stepping through a hole in the sidewalk while walking his beat. The claim was referred. Leaves of absence were granted as follows: Engineer S. H. Winslow, ten days; Hoseman E. E. Henderson, ten days; Lieutenant J. H Henderson, seven days; Officer Glover, five days, and Officer Halter, two days, il PARTY COLLEAGUES ARE MNOTIFIED Colorado Republicuns Will Vote ne Not tor Free Silver, DENVER, May 13.—Following upon the lecture of ex-Congressman Bland in this city, the following editorial published In the Denver Times (rep.) tonight attracted con- siderable attention: “'Senator Henry M. Teller has sounded the keynote for the next national campaign in Colorado in his short speech at the Bland silver meeting last Sat- urday night. It was not so much a speclal war cry to republicans, however, as a gen- eral warning to members of all parties to rally round the one flag under which there is hope for a return of national prosperity. 4% & When Senator Teller announced that he had cast his last vote for any pres- idential candidate who was opposed to free silver or lukewarm in its interests, he did it with the knowledge that the republican party of Colorado stood as one man at his back. “It is free coinage or disruption for the national republican party in 1896, Which will it choose? —_———— FALLS EDITOR No S100X INDICTED Mirk D. Scott of the Journal Churged with Libe' SIOUX FALLS, S. D, May 13.—Special Telegram.)—Mark D. Scott, editor of the Sioux Falls Journal, this afternoon was in- dicted by the grand jury for criminal libel on three counts. Scott, in the issue of the Journal of May 4, said that the members of the school board gave out that Prof. A, M. Rowe had bribed two other members of the board to vote for Rowe for tion as superintendent of the city schools. The indictments are for libeling Rowe, Parmley and Howie. Scott has several civil suits for libel pending against him. The grand jury also indicted Acting Mayor Sampson for embezzling $765. This was the D- tion fund with which Sampson skipped out last week. Interesting Oratorieal Contest, SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., May 13.—(Speclal.) —The South Dakota intercolleglate oratori- cal contest will ocour on Friday evening of this week at the State university at Vers million, Rev. Mr. Fawell, now pastor of the Jordan Methodist church here, will rep- resent the Baptist university here. He is'a good speaker and ning the Drake chalcedony elab, the $300 prize, which goes {o the college winning it three times. Yankton now has it, although there Is charges of plaglarism hanging over the winner of the last contest. Yankton, Mitchell and Redfield have each won. the prize twice and one of the three may this time capture it permanently. Vermillion at one time withdrew from the Intercolleglate assoclation, but has again become a mem- ber. Fleld day sports will recelve consid- erable attention, as the athletic assoclation meets at Vermiilion at the same time. The base ball nine from the Baptist college here will go onto the diamond for glory and prizes. Was Afrald of Marcied Life, SIOUX FALLS, May 13.—(Special)—Mr, Johnson, brother-in-law of H. J. Erickson, arrived from Mankato, Minn., today to make a systematic search for Erickson. The latter has been bill clerk in the Mil- waukee depot here for the past two years, until Sunday, May 6, when he disappeared as completely as if the earth had swal- lowed him. He was in the office Sunday afternoon and walked out about 3 o'clock, and has never been seen since. He left his bicycle, clothes and considerable money in the bank. He was a young man of steady habits and no plausible theory has been advanced for his mysterious disappearance, It is sald that he was engaged (o be mar- ried and as the day for the wedding ap- proached he lost his dekire for wedded life and took to flight as the easiest way out of it. His books are straight. The story that he has been foully dealt with is generally dis- credited, .!'“ some chances of win- Pl of the aha. SIOUX FALLS, 8. D, May 13.—(Special.) ~Rumors which have apparently a good origin are to the effect that ghe Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Rallway company contemplates extending its line, which now runs from the Twin Citles to Mitchell, on to Wheeler, on the Missouri river in Charles Mix county. This it is said will be done as soon as President Cleveland issues the proclamation opening the Yankton reservation, across which the line alrcady surveyed runs. It |s also said the Milwaukee will build up the Missouri river from Springficld to Wheeler, or else down from Arm LS S 2 Head Chief of the Cheyennes Dropped Dead WICHITA, Lan, May 13.—Whirlwind, the head of the Cheyenne Indians, Is dead. He dropped dead on hearing the news of his favorite grandchild's death. He was probably * the wisest and bravest Indian chief of recept years, in fact, of the cen- tury. His phenomenal speed in striking the enemy at different and widely sepa- rated places in quick succession was what gave him the name of Whirlwind, He came from royal stock on both sides, his uncle on the mother's side being Black Kettle, whom Custer killed at the Washita fight His death will create quite a change in the policy of the Cheyeane tribe and from now on the youns men will govern. el B Trappors Arrestod for Citohing Deer, HENNESSEY, Okl, May 13.—The arrest of five men employed by a Chicago park assoclation to capture fawns for exhibition has caused considerable excitement near the Cheyenne reservation. The federal offi- cers claim deer have been captured on In- dian lands. This s strictly forbidden by law. The trappers had fifteen fawns in thelr possession and claimed they were captured in the strip and old Oklahoma. This is also a violation of Oklahoma laws, The United States authorities have charge of the prisoners, and if cleared they will be tried by state courts. Their names are not Biven, ot i Smelter Mea's Sirike Sott'ed, PITTSBURG, Kan., May 13.—The R. Lan- yon & Co. works were started up again today, after a week's shut down, an agree- ment to pay the men the old wages being reached. This will have the effect in all prebavility of starting the other works. The ttsburg and St. Louis works are expected to start up tomorrow and it is thought the W. & J. and H. 8. Lanyon & Co.'s works wiil foliow suit, thus ending the smelter men's strike, which has affected 700 men. lon. SALT LAKE, May 13.—Three days' con- ference of the Women's Natlonal Suf- frage assoclation commenced this morning, presided over by Miss Susan B. Anthony, assisted by Mrs. E. B. Wells and other prominent workers for the cause. Governor West made a speech of welcome, 8, were made by Rev. Anna S8haw and o o The conference will remain in session three TSR ble Barprise to Iron Worke WILMINGTON, Del, May 13.—Two dred men in the Delaware Iron works were taken by surprise this morning when they found a 10 per cent Increase in wages In their envelopes. They were informe {he- impeovemént, in _the iron trade mad hls lmprovement possible, FROST KING HELD FULL SWAY All the Northern Btates Viotims of the Recent Cold Enap. VIOLENT STORMS ON THE GREAT LAKES Frults and Garden Truck Nipped from Minnesota to New York wnd from Michigan to Tennesseo—Snow Fell In Many Parts. WASHINGTON, May 13.—The weather bureau furnishes the following special bulletin to the press: The unusually warm weather that prevalled last week throughout the Missourl and upper Mississippl valley: the lower lake region, middle Atlantic states and New England has been followed by a wave of extremely low temperature throughs out these same districts, the extremes of low and high temperature exceeding in many cases the record of any previous years for the first ha's of May. The warm wave began on Wednesday the 8th, in the Missourl valley, with maximum temperatures ranging from 90 degrees to 100 degrees, and moved gradually eastward, reaching the middle Atlantic states and New England on Friday. The cool wave set in in the northwest on Friday night, frosts being reported Saturday morning as far south Konsas and Missourl and extendlng to the Atlantic coast by this morning, producing light frosts as far south as Chattanooga and Lynchburg. Killing frosts occurred Sunday morning in Nebraska, Towa and Michigan and this morning In Michigan, Ohlo and West Virginia. Warnings of these frosts were sent out by the weather bureau on the d preceding thelr occurrence to all the dis~ tricts affected. Snows occurred along the lakes in Michigan and Wisconsin. A storm which developed suddenly during the last twenty-‘our hours and is now central in the Ohlo valley will probably cause a still further fall in tempera= ture as It moves eastward, producing freeze ing weather in the lower lake regions and in the northern portions of New York and New England. CHICAGO, May 13.—Chicago shivered in a temperature of 40 degrees today with a heavy gale blowing off the lake and a promise of colder weather tonight. The chief of the weather bureau at this point predicted dam= age for fruits in Michigan and Wisconsin where snow s scheduled for tonight, with frosts in Indfana and Illinols, No reports had been recelved here today Indicating damage to wheat, and the weather bureau officials did not believe that grain of any kind would be seriously hurt by the col wave. NEW YORK, May 13.—Dispatches from various parts of the state report a cold wave with freezing temperature at many polnts, Ice formed in Rockland, Dutchess and other counties. Fruit trees and early vegetables. have been damaged to a considerable extent. CINCINNATI, May 13.—The United States weather bureau reports a killing frost at Pittsburg, Cleveland, Columbus, Parkers- burg, W. Va.,, and Chattanooga, Tenn., this morning. Here the minimum thermometer range was 40 degrees. Owing to cloudiness. there was mo frost. The frost at those points means a large area where great damage has been done to frult and vegetables. and possibly wheat, 4 Dispatches from northeastern Ohlo report. heavy damage by frost. At Youngstown grapes, cherries and all small fruits are re- ported’ killed, while gardeners found all thelr early vegetables ruined. The wheat. which had jointed is killed. The mercury fell to 4 degrees below freezing. At Cos lumbiana the worst frost since 1859 Is re- ported. The ground froze in many places and the fruit i nearly all killed. A Times-Star special from Middletown, 0., says the whole of Miami county was covered with white frost this morning, killing early: vegetables. Corn was injured, but will re- cover. Many farmers had delayed planting: corn, fearing cold weather following the in- tensely warm weather of the past two weeks. STORMS ON THE LAKES, MILWAUKEE, May 13.—A flerce norther Is sweeping Lake Michigan today and many disasters will probably be the result. No, wrecks have occurred at this port, but a dis- patch from Sheboygan says the life-saving crew has gone to the rescue of the Quickstep. of this port, which is being driven before the. gale and is in danger of going ashore. Snow. is reported all through northern Wisconsin and much damage has been caused by frost. The entire crew of the Quickstep was rescued by the Sheboygan life saving crew. The vessel lies on the beach south of She-. boygan harbor on a sandy bottom. PITTSBURG, May 13.—Western Pennsyl- vania, eastern Ohlo and western Virginia were visited last night by a heavy white frost. The mercury dropped to 32 degrees and in exposed places Ice formed a quarter of an Inch thick. Garden truck and grapes were nipped, but it Is thought mo serious damage was done to frult on account of the heavy foliage. Warmer weather is predicted for tonight. GENESEO, N. Y., May 13.—The mercury touched 30 here this morning. Yesterday 33 was reached and the temperature did not get above forty all day, Much damage to fruit Is expected. . OSKOSH, Wis., May 13.—An inch of snow fell here today and the thermometer {a at friezing, Great damage has been done to early frufi, Derries and gardens. Winter wheat and early corn have also suffered to a constderable extent. It is probable a large acreage will have to be replanted. BLUEFIELD, W. Va,, May 13.—A killing frost visited this section last night and it ia feared injured the fruit crop severely. GREEN BAY, Wis, May 13.—A blizzar® prevailed here from midnight until 3 o'clock, Three Inches of snow fell accompanied by & wind blowing forty miles an hour. Great damage results to fruits, market gardens and growing grains. Freezing weather tonight will add to the destruction. Trains are not seriously delayed, MENOMINEE, Mich., May 13.—A howling blizzard passed over the city t night and the snow Is three to four inches deep today, All gardens and many fruit and shade trees are ruined. DETROIT, Mich., May 13.—Western Michl- gan dispatches received today Indicate that fruit was not Injured to any extent by th frost last night. Even the tenderest varietie are reported unhafmed. In the northern perinsular and in the northern part of the state, however, a heavy snow fell, with & freezing wind from the northea damaging vegetables and tender fruft BELOW THE FREBZING POINT. LEVELAND, May 13.—Telegrams from, rerous points throughout northern Ohlo, w that the heavy frost of last night was most disastrous in its effects upon fruit and early vegetables. In many sections all the, grapes, apples, peaches, cherries and early garden vegetables were killed. At & numben. of points it ie sald that wheat and corn have been severely damaged, and in many, places corn will have to be replanted. The, temperature fell below the freezing point and ice formed on still water. The damage done is enormous, ST. PAUL, May 13.—Frosts last night caused much damage to Minnesoca wheat crops, early spring seeming to be a bl with ‘a string to it. At Virginia, in northern part of the state, four inches of snow fell yesterday. In the southern part of the state grain and vegetables were welk advanced, the season being nearly one mont earlier this year than usual, and it is fear that the damage has been very great. MINNEAPOLIS, May 13.—Last nj| frost was the most serlous since vegetation began- to grow. Minnesota, Wisconain and South Dakota all suffered, but North Dakota escaped with but little damage. Snow fell at Ely, Tower and the Iron range points, Garden truck and small fruits suffered and grain in a lesser degree. The frost reported to have done good as well as evil some quarters, since it killed the shoots of the Russlan thistle, Wheat