Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 17, 1895, Page 5

e s ——————————— LEAGUERS SESSION CLOSED g Hours Devoted toan 01d Fashioned Love Feast, Morni JUNIORS TAKE UP THE AFTERNOON Man Named Hawkine Takes n Shot at Officer Fushia and Gets a Severe Club. bing In Roturn—Havelock Shop Traius to Be Discontinued, LINCOLN, May 16.—(Speclal)—At 6 &'clock this morning the Epworth leaguers Joined in an old-fashioned Mcthodist love foast conducted by Kev. A. C. Crossthwaite, pre- siding elder. To this featurs of the pro gram admission was by ticket. Devotional exercises were led by lev. G. W. Isham at 9 o'clock, and a number of interesting toples were discussed at the conclusion of this fu ture. Mr. Burt Clark spoke on the league in and out of the mid-weck prayer mectl Miss Artie Speenburg on the “look up" of the league, and Miss Belle Sherfey of Ne- braska City on the “lift up™ of the league. The afternoon program was under the Jirs tion of the Junior leaguers. The principal address this evening was by Rev. Frank M Bristol, D.D., of Evanston. The convention was brought to a close by consecration serv- fces led by Rev. C. M. Shepherd. A man giving his name as J. F. Hawkins resisted arrest this afternoon, shot once at the ofticer, and was beaten to a pulp by the enraged official. Officer Fushia was called 10 a houso on South Twelith street by the In- telligence that a man was raising a row in a boarding house and smashing furniture, Arrived on the scene, Fushla saw Hawkins grappling with another man, and approacaed him. As be did so Hawkins pulled a pistol, fired once, within four inches of :he ofiicer's head, and snapped another cartridge, which failed to explode. In the scuffle that en- sued Fushla dropped his club, and, pulling his own gun, beat Hawkins over the head with it. When the latter was led Into the sta- tion his appearance was so horrifying that & woman, ronnded up last night in a rald on a house of ill repute, fainted and was taken to the chief's office and restored by the matron. IHawkins is ald to be the boss mixer of paints for the Lincoln Paint and Color company. The house which he at tempted to clean out is kept by Hawkins divorced wife, of whom he is said to be jeal- ous. His wounds were sewed up. Rose M. Bustard s plaintiff in the district court in a damage sult against the Rock Island road. She asks damages of $2,600 to her property at Nineteenth and R streets, due to the construction of the road in her immediate vicinity, and to the noise, smoke, #oot and cinders incldent thereto. The rail- road claims that the city gave it the right by ordinance to cross there and that plain- tiff has never suffered any damage by rea- son of its construction. A jury in the district court today returned a verdict of $3,000 against Willlam Barr in the case Iustituted against him by Mrs. Martha Post. The contest was over a bunch of keys belonging to Barr, but which Mrs. Post refused to turn over, A personal en- counter had occurred between the two, in which the man came out victorious. The court instructed the jury that Barr had a Tight to take the keys from her, but that in doing 50 he must not trespass upon or in- Jure her person; that the assault upon Mrs. Post was unlawful, and that it should assess whatever dumages the evidence showed she had sustained. It is thought by lawyers that the verdict will be set aside on the ground that it is excessive. The jury in the case of the Burlington against William Schalkop! returned a ver- dict this morning finding the right of pos- session of the land In controversy rested in the defendant. This is the first of the eject- ment suits brought by the Burlington to ob- tain possession of what it claims as its right of way and which defendant and others are now oceupying. The shop train between the eity and Have- lock on the Burlington will be discontinued the 1st of next month. Since the Havelock shop started this train has been run for the benefit of the workmen who live in Lin- coln. It leaves the city at 6:30 a. m., arriv- ing at 6:45; leaves Havelock at 5:10 p. m., arriving at Lincoln at 5:20. The company says it costs $117 a month to run the train and it cannot afford it. Commencing yester- day, all departments of the B. & M. shops at Havelock will work nine hours per day. This is an increase of six hours a week over the schedule in force for some time past. WAS A YORK Nebraskn Career of a Man Charged with a Gigantle Texas Land swindle, YORK, Neb, May 16.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Walter N. Cowell, who has been ar- rested in Chicago for being implicated in a gigantic Texas land swindle, was formerly a zesident of Yerk and a practicing attorney at this place. Cowell for a time conducted an upright business here, but owing to the contraction of the prices of real estate, In which he dealt cxtensively, he became hard up and corrupt at the same time. After this his whole carcer at this place was very checkered, and he was no more than out of one corrupt transaction until in another. At one time he sold the square upon which the court house stands to eastern parties. He also got up a scheme for an addition to York, ealled Lenox park, and in this tranase- tion he plitted a creek which run through the same into lots and sold them. He was At one time arrested for using the mails for fraudulent purposes, and for this offense was fined In the federal court of Nebraska. He is of a family of good standing, and his father was a minister. Holcom! FULLERTON, Neb., May 16.—(Speclal.)— The populists of Nance county are hearty endorsers of the governor's actions, including the distribution of patronage at his disposal, as Is evidencad by the following communica- tion, which has been forwarded to the gov- ernor: Hon. Silas A. Holcomb, Lincoln, Nel Dear Sir—The undersighed: members of the populist party, of Fullerton, Neb., take this method of congratulating you on the wise and patriotic )xnll(‘y which ‘you have adopt- ed, and thus far so ably carried out, in con- ducting the affairs of ‘your office, ‘and we assure you that we heartily endorse the eourse pursued by you siace your induction into office, belleving your actions have ever been prompted by an honest desive to bring about the reforms in state government Which the people have so long demanded in n. We denounce as unpatriotic and Insincere those pretended reformers who are 8o dili- gent in finding fault, and who seek every opportunity to misrepresent you, and mis- construe your motives, and who' are so in- dustrious n placing obstacles in the way of honest reform. We believe their attacks are prompted solely Venge, because surrender your submit to their dictations. intended simply as an expression of the sentiment entertained by the party in this county regarding your officlal conduct and to aid you by words of encouragement in_the performa of your duties. This (s signed by T. C. Ried, ¢ uity judg ‘W. H. Clark, county treasurer; Jacob Sn gor, sherift; 3. V. Moudy, county attorn o k-rger, coroner; K. K. Arthur, T nor, A. 8. Campbell R. J. Morrison, W, P Wirien “ana B Hebura Jacob Bloom Charged with Cattle Stealin, PIERCE, Neb., May 16.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Jacob Bloom was arrested here to- dey by Sherift Little on the charge of steal- ing forty-three head of cattle in this county from Sherman Bros. of Randolph. Bloom has been a conspicuous figure in cattle steal fog cases in this and adjolning counties, and was notorfous with the Rothwell gang of Xnox county. He had been at Columbus and officials wired to the Columbus authorities to arrest Bloom. The officials there wired the sherlff here that Bloom would be on the train today, enroute for Niobrara, where he has a case in district court for cattle sisaling. The prisoner nearly fainted when the officer boarded the car and nabbed him. :1‘11 preliminary hearing will come off Mon- y. COWELL HWBOOMER." by a desire you have refused to marhood and _quietly This i for re- Herman Weller Badiy W od. BUTTE, Neb., May 16.—(Special Telegram.) ~8herift Sanford received a letter from the sheriff of Douglas county tonight inquiring Shckbed”trum the Bird Souney” constabieon county constable on Als way to Butte mut-l:-un ago. lof the board at a salary of $1,200 per an- Weller fs badly wanted in South Dakota as an all around sneak thief. It Is alloged that | his escupe from the constable was arranged, | having stopped at Spencer, where he gave | a bill of sale for the team, harness and | wagon (0 the'saan, presamably as the price of | his liberty. After getting away, he iade | his way to Lynch and sold the team and outfit, and started north, his experience with | the Hoyd sounty coust having cost him noth- ing but his time., Sherifft Santord notified the South Dakota ofcers that Weller was out of his jurisdiction, he having had time to get over the line Into South Dokota be- fore notice was given her AKERS FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY Late Seuator from Scot Irrigation Board's Foreos. LINCOLN, May 16.—(Special)—The State Board of Irrigation held a meeting today at the office of the commissioner of public lands and bulldings. State Senator Willlam R. Akers was appointed assistant secretary Blaft Jo the num. This is in accordance with section 8 of the general irrigation law, which provides that “The sccretary, by and with the con- sont of the state board, shall have the power to employ an assistant secretary, who shall also be a practical engincer, at an expense not to exceed $1,200 a year, and to employ other assistants to the secretary, at a total expense not to exceed $500 per year." The appointment of Mr. Akers was practically a confirmation of tlie selection of Secretary of the Board of Irrigation Howell Governor Holeomb and Private Secretary Marat were oft today for a fishing excursion in the neighborhood of South Bend. As the party were up in the vicinity of the state fish hatchery, it was confidently expected by the remaining force in the governor's office that they would not come back empty handed The State Board of Equaliz work upon the tabulate statement of as- sessed valuation of the different railways in the state, and expects to report a final decision_soon. The Board of Public Lands and Buildings held a prolonged session of the regular monthly meeting today in the office of the land commissioner. There were present At- torney General Churchill, Commissioner Rus- sell, Secretary of Stata Piper and State Treasurer Bartley. The vouchers for the quarterly allowances of the state institu- tions were presented and_approved, with the exception of that of Dr. Hay, supsrintendent of the Lincoln Hospital for the Insane. Dr. Hay and his attorney, General J. R. Web- ster, were present, and the latter presented arguments to show why Dr. Hay should re- ceive Dr. Abbott's salary from March 10 to April 1. State Auditor Moore has already refused to allow this claim for $625, but of- fers Dr. Hay the exact amount due him up to March 10, which the latter refuses to ac- cept. No decision was handed down today by Governor Holcomb regarding the late in- vestigation of charges of cruelties at the asylum as promised, owing to the fact that the chief executive, accompanted by Mrs Holcomb and Secretary Marat and wife, had gone to the South Bend fish hatchery. It is the general impression that the decision of the governor will cut no figure, as Dr. Hay will hang on to the office until removed by force by the courts. The board appointed Rev. C. A. Mastern chaplain of the Industrial School for Boys at Kearney. GAME fON SAVES HIS FATHER. fon is still at Cliffora Waldon Loads an Unconscious Parent Into n Buggy and Pulls Mim to Safety. BEATRICE, Neb., May 16.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Last evening when returning from the southeastern part of the county Dr. D. A. Walden met with an accident, which at the time it was feared would result se- rlously for him. He was driving a double team and was accompanied by his son, Clit- ford. When about a mile distant from the town of Ellis the buggy tongue came down and the team ran away. Both occupants of the vehicle were thrown out, the doctor strik- ing upon his head. Clifford was badly stunned, but soon gathered himself up, and found his father lying in the road in an unconscious condition, In the meantime the horses had broken loose from the buggy. Running the buggy back to where his father was lying, Clifford in some way loaded him in and hauled him into Ellis, where he re- mained through the night. Regaining con- sclousness several hours after arriving, the doctor was able to come home by train this afternoon, although suffering quite severely from the effects of the accident. Interesting Lecture at Exeter. EXETER, Neb., May 16.—(Special)—Prof. Stull of Cotner university lectured before the Young People's Soclety of Christian En- deavor of the Christian church on *Sclence in Soclety.”” He was greeted by a fair sized audience. Quite a little excitement was created in town Tuesday when it was reported that Exeter's fine brick school was unsafe and was liable to collapse at any time. The re- port started by somo of the children coming home and telling that whenever the wind was blowing very hard they were obliged to stop thelr writing exercises on account of the swaying of the building. This caused an investigation by some of the pa- trons Tuesday, which resulted in them tak- Ing their children out of school. The board examined the building Wednesday morning and found that there was considerable truth in the reports. The board has braced the walls with heavy timbers, which they hope will hold the building up until the close of the term. Jusoph Hassler, jr., of Trenton is visiting with his parents at this place. Extensive preparations are being made to entertain the delegates to the Blue Valley Association of Congregationalists, which will meet at this place next Tuesday and Wednes- day. Schuyler Notoa and Porsonals. SCHUYLER, Neb., May 16.—(Special)— John Faltys and Mary Teply of Clarkson were married by County Judge Allen this forenoon. Rev. J. T. Knuckey of the Methodist church is absent at Central City, in attendance at district conference of the Methodist church, Mrs. Ada C. Ballou is visiting friends In Columbus, where she was principal of the city schools for a number of years. James Hashberger is spending the week with a daughter in Papillion. The “Invincibles,” a new band under in- struction of Prof. Benesch of Kearney, s coming into recognition, the city councii at its last meeting baving appropriated $100 to build a band stand. Mrs. W. W. Rees and Mrs. Theodore Farak are visiting in Hamburg, la., the for- mer home of Mrs. Rees. F. H. Kolm, John Pollard, E. H. Martello, John Shonka and C. Hrubesky were delegates to the Ancient Order of United Workmen convention at Kearney this week. Joseph Smatlan left Tuesday for a six months' stay in Burope. He goes in the hope of benefiting his heaith. Miss Emma Sheiton died of quick consump- tion this morning. Attached Prof. Crone's lousehold Gaods. LINCOLN, May 16.—(Special Telegram.)— Prof. William M. Crone, lately connected with the Western Normal college, attempted to ship a car load of household goods to Elk- hart, Ind., today. The goods were attached by Deputy Sheriff Hoxie on account of cred- iors claiming 376 to be due them from Crone. The latter intends to make his fu- ture home in Elkhart. The goods are now in embargo on the Burlington track. Tecumseh School Londs Defeted, TECUMSEH, Neb., May 16.—(Special)— The bond proposition submitted to the voters yesterday, in which school district No. 32 was to be bonded for $20,000 for the purchase of 4 new site and the erection of a commodious school bullding thereon, was defeated. The idea of changing the High school site, al- though is was not known that the school board had such Intentions, figured in the fallure of the bonds. Preparing for Graauating Exercives. ASHLAND, Neb., May 16.—(Special.)—~The graduating class of the Ashland High school for '95 will complete their year's work and give the commencement exercises May 28 and 29, it requiring two days to do the work owing to the size of the class, which contains twenty-six members. Joo W. Weddill was chosen president and Will C. Rosecranse valedictorian. MBoyd Conuty Honds ut Par. BUTTE, Neb., May 16.—(Special Telegram.) —A message was recelved today from S. C. Sample, who has been at Lincoln the past week, announcing the sale of ths $20,000 funding bonds voted by Boyd county last February. The deal was made with a New York firm, and an offer at par for the bonds was accepted by the eounty. SISTERROOUD Third Grand Assembly Closes Its Delibera- tions nt Shelton. SHELTON, Neb., May 16.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The third grand assembly of the Py- thlan Sisterhood of Nebraska closed tonight with a banquet in the opera house. The meeting has been a pleasant and profitable ac. At the session today Holdrege was se- lected as the place for holding the next grend assembly In May next. The adoption of floor work and election of officers was the most important work of today's session. Tho following are the officers for the ensuing year: Past grand chancellor, Mrs. W. A. Dilworth, Lincoln; grand chancellor, Mrs. J. L Grant, Madison; grand vice chancellor, Mrs. F. J. Cheney, Liucoln; grand prelate, Mrs. E. O. Hostetler, Shelton; grand mis- tress of exchequer, Mrs. J. C. Willlams, Hastings; grand keeper of records and seal, Mrs. E. T. Seeley, Madison; grand mistress at arms, Mrs. D. A. Guldin, Hastings; grand inside guard, Mrs. I S. Strong, Holdrege; grand outside guard, Mrs. S. K. Paxton, Shelton; assistant grand mistress at arms, Mrs. J. Holloway, Gibbon; grand organist, Mrs. William Hopkins, Lincoln. Mrs. F. Martin of Madison was elected representa- tive to the supreme assembly, which will meet In Minneapolis in August, 1896. The report of the grand keeper of records and seal showed that, notwithstanding the dull times, there has been a large increase in membership of the order during the past ycar, and prospects for the coming year are exceedingly gratifying, there being at present on file several petitions for charters for new assemblies in the jurisdiction of Nebraska. PYTHIAN ADJOURNS Class Recital at York. YORK, Neb., May 16.—(Special)—A very enjoyable class recital occurred at the home of Miss Mable Cobb last evening. Those who participated were pupils of Misses Cobb and Worley. The evening’'s enteitainment was opened by the quartet with “‘Where Has the Summer Fled?" by Misses Warner, Wor- ley, Lundesn and Dean, which was very good. A piano duet by Roy Snyder and Miss Cobb was next rendered. Walter Mor- gan rendered “The Turkish Rondo” in a very acceptable manner. Era France delivered “Romance for Violln” and Mrs. Carpenter delighted those present with a lullaby. Caroli Worley and Miss Helen Lun- deen sang “Still as the Night.” Miss May Davidson rendered Mozart's Sonta and Miss Wellman and Miss Cobb sang a duet. The trio, ‘0, Tell My Love,” by Misses Warner. Worley and Lundeen, ended the evening's program. Froit Crop Damaged. MINDEN, Neb, May 16.—(Special)—Ap- ples, cherries and many kinds of fruit werd severely damaged by frost. Vegetables and crops not so mucii. Rain s needed badly. Wheat and rye are nearly gone. ASHLAND, Neb., May 16.—(Special.)—The farmers of Saunders county in general esti- mate the damage done by the recent frosts to be nothing of fmportance. They say the cool weather causes everything growing to stand almost still, but they are by no means dis- couraged, because while the weather is cool it is cloudy, and therefore protects the crop from frost, which is the only source of trouble now. Sudden Death ut Fort Robinson. FORT ROBINSON, Neb,, May 16.—(Spcial Telegram.)—George Percival, recently tailor of troop G, Tenth cavalry, a stranger here, died suddenly today. He had been employed as tailor of troop I, Ninth cavalry, and was to have started to work tomorrow. He ate his dinner as usual, talked pleasantly with the men for awhile, and went to his room, where he was found at 2:30 p. m., in a dying condition. He is supposed to belong some- where in Texas. Observed St. John's Day. WESTON, Neb, May 16.—(Special Tele- gram.)—St. John's day was observed in Wes- ton by the Catholics. Services were held at the church, conducted by Fathers Klein, Kellaher of Lincoln, and Shalud of Crete. Early in the forenoon a large procession formed, headed by a band and the order of Knights of St. John. Rev. George Tayor Keturas to Crete. CRETE, Neb., May 16.—(Special Telegram.) —Rev. George E. Taylor, field sccretary for Doane college, returned today from a seven months’ canvass in New England. e ORATORICAL CONTEST. TEKAMAH, Neb,, May 14.—To the Bditor of The Bee: Our contestant, Sidney Wilson, has returned from the State Declamatory union contest, held at Grand Island on May 10, in which he represented the North Ne- braska district in the oratorical class. On learning the facts regarding the contest our school people feel indignant at the apparent unfairness of the methods used in conducting the contest, and refuse to accept the result. We wish to submit the facts to the candid judgment of a fair-minded public. This we o in the interest of the northern and south- eastern districts. On investigation we find the facts to be as follows: Two of the three judges and the referee were chosen from the central district, the audience with few ex- ceptions was from the centrai district; this, of course, was a matter of necessity and would count for nothing if it were not for tho fact that in publishing the programs the names of the speakers and the towns from which they came were published in connec- tion with the titles of the productions. As each speaker stepped upon the platform the audience and the judges knew just who he was, what town he was from, and the district he represented, the very points it has always been considered best in literary contests to prevent the audlence and judges from know- ing. Now, what was the result? Every speaker from the central district received a first prize and every speaker of the other two districts received either a second prize or nothing. This is, to say the least, a pe- cullar and striking combination of eircum- stances. 1 regret very much that the man- agers of this organization were 80 unfor- tunate as to conduct the contest in a man- ner that subjects it to criticism, and casts reflections upon the fairness and justice of its methods. It appears to me that if this organization wishes to exist and flourish, and hopes for the confidence and support of school people throughout the state, it must in the future conduct Its contests in a manner that has every appearance of fairness and im- partiality, that will give to every contestant, school and district an equal chance for state honors. A. V. SUNDERLIN. —_—— DEATH OF' MRS. LOUIS HARRIMAN Former Nebraska Lady Passes Away After n Prolonged iness, MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 16.—(Special Telegram.)—Mrs. D:lla Lewis Harriman, wife of Frank Harriman, died at her home in Wauwatosa this morning, after an illness of several months. She was born in Cedar Rapids, la, In 1848, and was married to “rank Harriman in the same city in 1867. She resided in Blair, Neb., for several years and was well known there as an active Christian worker, The four children that suryive her are Mrs. George Leonard, now residing in Lawrence, Kan.; Miss Lou B., Franklin and Hazel, the last three iiy- ing in Wauwatosa. Mrs. Harriman's only brother, Alfred Lewls, died April 23 of the present’ year in Califdrnia, but she was so ow at the time the news of his death was recelved that friends did not deem it best to tell her. e Royal Aroanam Supreme Couneil. ST. LOUIS, May 16.—The supreme council of the Royal Arcanum went into executive session today. The first three days of the sesslon will be devoted to the reception of petitions and ‘memorials from the various grand councils, the transaction of routine business and the apportionment of work to the various committees. The ladies accompanying the delegates to the supreme council made a visit this after- noon to the Museum of ¥ine Arts, u the direction of the ladies’ committee. Public receptions will be given to visiting ates and their ladies this evening at the Olympic theater and at the Grand opera ouse, AT THE er entertainment L e W T Frosts on Five Saccessive Nights, MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 16.—According to the weather bureau, there will be an- other frost tonight, very generally all over the state. There was a frost last night at La Crosse and Green Bay. This makes the fifth consecutive night {n which frosts have been reported in the state, a most unusual condition of affairs in May. The temperature at Green Bay was 38, and at La Crosse 42 Killing frosts are also m-ml from many points in northern M . DAILY BER: FRIDAY, WILL BE OPENED NEXT WEEK £ome of the Most Valuable Land in Dakota Now Available for Settlers, PREPARATIONS MACE AT THE LAND OFFICE Yaokton Sioux Reservation to 1la Thrown Open by Presidensial Proclamation Within a New Days After Next Tuesday. WASHINGTON, May 16.—The president today signed the proclamation declaring the Yankton Sioux reservation in South Dakota and the Siletz reservation in Oregon open to settlement at noon, May 21. The lands will be thrown open to settlement within a few days of the issuance of the proclamation. The general land office, it s understood, has already placed itself in readiness to carry out the provisions of the proclamation. The Yankton reservation embraces about 168,000 acres of the best land in the Dakotas, but the Siletz is a small one. SURVEYING INDIAN TEKRITOKY, Ten Purties Placed in the Field and Work- ing on Different Lines. WASHINGTON, May 16.—Chief Clerk Riser of the United States geological survey has re- turned from Indian Territory, where he sisted In Instituting the survey of the terr: tory to bs made by the government. His special duty was to purchase the outfits for the ten parties that have been placed in the fleld. The first two parties in the field sur- veyed the pase lines east and north, the second two ran the external township lines while two otnars are trisngulating the terri- tory wita a view to mapping it. Four other parties, each of whom consists of four divi- sions of six men each, but having a common head topographer and camp, have just been started to divide the townships into sections and quarter sections. All the work at present is being done in the Choctaw nation. It is expected that the sur- vey of the western portion of the territory will be completed by the clos> of the year, or at least by next spring. The appropriations for the purpose will not be sufficient for the survey of the entire territory, and more funds will be required to complete the work. The surveyors are suffering severely from insects and the danger from snakes, centi- pedes and tarantulas, GEORGETOWN CONVENT ALUMNL Mrs. W. A, Roebiing Elocted President— Favorab'e Reports Presented. WASHINGTON, May 16.—The Georgetown Convent Alumni assoclation held its third meeting at the Arlington hotel in this city. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. W. A. Roebling of Trenton, N. J.; vice presidents, Mrs. Arthur A. Dunn, Wash- ington; Mrs. Cora Semmes Ives, New York; Mrs. Potter Palmer, Chicago; Mrs. William F. Tucker, St. Paul; Mrs. Nannie Gibson- Baskin, Macon, Ga.; treasurer, Mrs. Henry Gilpin, Baltimore; secretary, Miss Susan C. Roy, Washington; executive committee, Mrs. Ella Whitthorne Harvey, Baltimore; Mrs. Grace Claggett Hill, Upper Marlborough, Md.; Mrs. Ida Rhodes, Georgetown. The reports of the secretary and treasurer showed the assoclation to be in a prosperous condition. The members are graduates of the Georgetown convent of this city, one ol the oldest educational, institutions in tbe country. Mrs. Roebling, the new president, is the wife of W. A. Roebling, builder of the Brooklyn bridge. It was decided to hold the annual meetings in, January instead of May in the future, in order to suit the conveni- ence of members residing long distances from Washington, Cherokee ¢lsims in Dispute. WASHINGTON, May 16.—A casé of con- siderable interest to the residents of Chero- kee strip has been heard by Secretary Hoke Smith. When the strip was opened to set- tlement the president's proclamation per- mitted settlers to start their locations from a line fifty yards inside thc line of the strip to be opened. While most of the people started from the Kansas and Texas border some invaded the Ponca and Osage Indian reservations on the east and the Chilloca school reservation which projected into Okl homa from Kansas. This gave them a con- siderable start in the race for desirable sec- tions. The case in question Is that of a man named Mendenhall, who started from fifty feet beyond the borders of the Chilloca school reservation. His claim was disputed by one Cagy, who started from the Kansas border and arrived much later. The commissioner of lands eustained Mendenhall, and Cagy ap- pealel to the secretary. The case s in the nature of & test and involves many claims in the Cherokee strip. Inspecting Alaska’s Mineral Resources. WASHINGTON, May 16.—An effort to ob- tain information regarding the undeveloped mineral fields of Alaska will be made by a party of government experts which has been detailed to make a practical study of the economic geology of the territory. The party, which conslsts of Prof. George F. Becker, Pro. William H. Dall and Geologist Purrington of the United State geological survey, left today for Tacoma, Wash., whence they will proceed to the field of the investi- gation in a government boat. Special attention will be pald to the gold flelds in the neighborhood of Spumagin and Kodlak islands, the district about Sitka and the coal fields about Cooks inlet. The three officials will remain in the flelds until late in the fall. Carroll D, Wright's lnvestigations. WASHINGTON, May 16.—Labor Commis- sloner Carroll D. Wright has begun two very Important investigations under special acts of congress, The first Is as to the effect of machinery upon labor, time and cost of production. "It will be very exhaustive anl will cover all classes of fabrics and agri- cultural products. The second investigation will deal with the economic phases of woman's work. It will probably be a year or more before any results are given to the public. Gresham o Improve. ‘WASHINGTON, May 16.—Secretary Gre:- ham passed a comfortable night and continues to improve. Representative Hitt (s gaining in strength. General Cogswell' did not rest well last night, and this morning his condition is not so0_good. Miss Abigail Dodge 1s slightly better. General Casey is better. Appolntments t6 West Point. - WASHINGTON, May, 16.—Cadet appoint- ments to West Point have been made as fol- lows: Fdgar R. Burrows, Yale, Idaho, with Albert L. Brunzenell of Reynolds alternate. Commissioner Hies dSworn Tn. WASHINGTON, May, 16.—Colonel Willlam G. Rice of Albany, N Y. was sworn in today as civil servi mimissioner. Making War off 3Fheir Own Feople. WASHINGTON, May 15.—Indian Agent Myer, at San Carlos, Aviz., telegraphed the —— e Beecham's pills are for bilious. ness, bilious headache, dyspep- sia, heartburn, torpid liver,diz- ziness, sick headache,bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, loss of appetite, sallow skin,ete,, when caused by constipation ; and constipation is the most frequent cause of all of them. Go by the book. Pills 104 asd #5¢ a box. Book free at your druggist's or write B.F. Allen Co,, 365 Canal St., New York Avnual sales more (hau 8,000 000 MAY 17, 1895. Indian bureau today that a renegade In- dian, probably Massal, from his description, had ‘killed an Indian woman, woun second and carried off a third from a day evening. in pursuit. PINKERTONS ADMITTED TO THE UNION Chiets vention at Washington Discussos Methods of Tracking Criminals, WASHINGTON, May 16.—The conference of the Union of Police Chiefs today discussed methods of tracking criminals, and, of course, | under | addressed methods of keeping known outlaws surveillance, Willlam Pinkerton the convention, and with his brother, Robert Plukerton, was elected to active membersiip in the union. On motion of Chief Seavey of Omaha a resolution was adopted that all municipalities having a population of 3,000 or more send their chiefs In the United States and Canada or police superintendents to the annual meet- ings and pay their expenses. Mayor McLaughrey of Pontiac, Mich., who ‘spoke identification of of a ot criminals in connection with the Department attends as proxy for the Chicago chie of the Bertillion system of prisoners, and also the establishment national beaureau for the identification of Justice. A committee was appointed memorial to the next congress for the pas- sage of a bill to establish such a bureau This afternoon the chiefs steamboat excursion to Mount Vernon. Leath of Admiral Almy. WASHINGTON, May 16.—Rear John Almy, U. V., retired, died 81 years. For the past three weeks family has known that the end was a ques- tion of only a short time. Almy and ‘the eldest son, Charles G.” Almy, were at his bedside when'the end came. He leaves two other sons, one of whom Lieutenant August C. Almy of the navy, and another daughter, the wife of Lieutenant John C. Haines, now stationed at Springfield, Mass. Admiral Almy's funeral Saturday afternoon from the Epiphar congressional cemetery. A detail of sailors will_act as an escort and army and navy, companions of the Loyal will the take Church of ed @ plnce ten miles south of the reservation on Tues- Police and troops were sent Mrs. Almy, Miss place The interment will be at the officers of the WASHING COMPOUND € GREAT INVINTION Beware to prepare a were glven a Admiral here early this morning after a long illness, aged his ROOTBEER. This g 2at health- should be kept in evary honie. A 25 cent packags makes § gallons Legion and the 'Assoclation of Forty-niners will attend. —— Arrestod for Vio'at A MARINETTE, Wis., May 16, ers of the Daily Bagle, the North Star and teory Taw. the Marinette Argus were arrested today for alleged violation of the lottery law by Dep- uty United States Marshal Buckley. They appeared before a United States court com- missioner and gave bonds for their ap pearance next Wednesday., The newspapers published a result of a hospital prize draw- The publish- SEARLES & SEARLES Nervous, Privatd Diseas?s. 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