Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 19, 1895, Page 5

SR R s ) e —— HAY AND MANARY WARNED Governor Holoomb Gives Them Notice of | the Findings in the Oase, | DR, ABBOTT REMOVZD AND REAPPOINTED This Will Put a Stop to Present Legal Pro- coedings Against the Superintendent of the Lincoln Hospital for the Insane, LINCOLN, May 18.—(Special.)—Governor Holeomb today communicated to Dr. J. T. Hay and Dr. H. C. Manary the following no- tices of dismissal LINCOLN, May 18, 1805--J. T. Hay, M, D., Hospital for the Insane, Lincoln, b Bir—I beg hereby to inform you of the con- | clusions reached by me in the matter of | the dnvestigation of the management of the Nebraska Hoepital for the Insane at Lin coln_during the period of your incumbency as superintendent From the investigation made by me T| find that in the management of the Hospl- tul for the Insane by you the expenses fc maintaining the patients have been greater than necessary and that there has not been that degrec of economy exercised which the taxpayers of the state have the right to expect from those employed In the public rvice. Also that attendants employed by you and under your control have wantonly and unnecessarily abused and maltreated tlents in your charge and that the patients have not been given that kindly care and treatment from those having them in charge which, by reason of their unfortunate con- dition, they should receive Also that the medicinal treatment of pa- tlents, especially in the violent ward, known as the third ward, has not been modern nor in accordance’ with what experience Tas demonstrated to be best for patients in hospitals for the insane, in this: The od- miadstration of sedative and narcotic drugs by yourself, your assistants and the atiend- ants had a harmful effe submiited to your care t upon the pat he administration of such drugs, in the quantities given at the Nebraska Hospital for the Insane at Lincoln, under your superintendency, are not wairanted by the expericnces of other institutions of the same character, in this: The clinical records of the hospital ov which you have had the supervision dis- closes that you have relied on ive, narcotic and hypnotic drugs to accomplish results which could better be obtained by the use of other and less dangerous meth- ods; especlally do the records of your insti- tution show ‘the extensive employment by you and under your direction of the hyp- notic paraldchyde, a drug dangerous to life when udministered frequently or in larg doses, and also you have carelessly and ne ligenily “permitied attendants at the hos- pital to administer such narcotic, hypnotic and sedative charge at fr drugs uent nts under your Is and in large doses, at the n of the attendant, withont the express cription or direction of one of the physicians in charge of said hospital and without specific directions to do_so. That there has not been exerclsed that degree of care, caution and skill in the management of the hospital which should obtain in such an institution, and which is necessary to secure in order that the hos- wital be conducted economically and the patients receive the care and attention nec- essary for their bodily comfort and proper professional treatment looking toward their recovery. For the causes above mentioned it fs hereby ordered that you be, and are hereby removed, as superintendent’ of said hospital and you are hereby relieved of any further authority_or duty as such superintendent. SILAS A. HOLCOMB, Governor. CAUSE FOR REMOVING MANARY. ].‘N('l‘)‘LN. May 18, 1886 —Dr. H. C. Ma- nary, First’ Assistant Physician, Hospital for the Insane, Lincoln: Sir—You are here- By notified that the charges heretofore pre- ferred against the superintendent of the hospital, of which you are first assistant physician, apply to your administration as such officlal’ n the” following particulars, it First. That as first assistant physician of said hospital you have grossly neglected your duty in permitting and allowing your aubordinates and employes to wantonly and cruelly assault, abuse and maltreat the pa tients confined in sald hospital for treat- u have not properly nor in a suitable manner treated the patients com mitted in said hospital for mental disen with which they have been afflicted, but, on the contrary, you have grossly neglected 1o properly treat such patients and have thereby greatly impaired the usefulness of said hospital as a place for the treatment of the insane. Third, That while you have been acting as first assistant physician of said hospital, patients therein have been frequently as- #aulted and abused in an unnecessary man- ner, thereby bringing scandal and disgrace on_said_Institution Fourth. That your management of said hospital as first assistant physician has been incomplete and ineft & The evidence heretofore submitted in the investigation of the charges = presented against the superintendent will be taken and considered in connection with the charges against you as above mentioned. I you desire to introduce any additiona evidence you are at liberty to do o at the time hereinafter mention: You are required to appear at my office at 10 o'clock on the morning of Wedne: day, May 22, 18%, and to show cause, if an ou’ have, why you should not be rem d rom said office of first assistant physician institution, of Al AR A HOLCOMB, Governor. WENT AFTER DR. ABBOTT. Meanwhile General J. R. Webster has not been fdle. This morning information in quo warranto proceedings were fled in the dis- trict court, signed by Attorney General Churchill. This step followed a_consultation Dbetween General Webster and the attorney general, The present new proceedings are in the nature of a writ of custer, directed against Dr. L. J. Abbott. The information filed by Attorney General Churchill sets forth that Dr. Hay was ap- polnted superintendent of the Lincoln asylum in March 23, 1893, that no charges have ever been filed against him with the Board of Public Lands and Bulldings, and that he claims the right to act as superintendent for four years more. Notwithstanding no charges have been filed, Governor Holcomb has ap polated Luther J. Abbott, and claims to have removed Hay by the service of a notice of re- moval for cause good and sufficient to the governor. According to the attorney general the situation of both claimants is that each 15 fitted by medical knowledge to fill the office and each gives It out that he s the only real superintendent. That the seemly conduct of Ppublic afairs requires a speedy judicial deter- mination of the rights of the partics and which is entitled to the office, and that the one without any color of right be ousted. He therefore asks that both b> required to appear severally, answer this information, and show by what right each claims the office. He ks that the court speedily hear the case and the one found guilty of uniawfully clatming the office be ousted. The defendants have un- | upon whieh to make a levy.” til June 17 to answer. Governor Holcomb today removed Dr. Luther J. Abbott from the superintendency of the Lincoln hospital and resppointed him soon after. The vemoval was made for cause. The reappointment dates from today, and followed soon after the communications to Drs. Hay and Manary, notifylng them of the governor's decision In the investigation, were ent to the doctors. Dr. Abbott has filed his official bond, which has been approved by the governor. The effect of this move will be to make all legal proceedings at present in- stituted against Dr. Abbott void. This Is in Hne with the plan foreshadowed in this morn- ing's Bee. Fremont Brovities. FREMONT, May 18 —(Special.)—Boyd Mar- shall, a 6-year-old son of W. B. Marshall, died last evening of rheumatic fever. The funeral was held at the family residence on Military avenue this afternoon, Rev. W H. Buss officiating. A large number of students from the Fre- mont Normal school went to Arlington this morning on a fishing trip. Some of the Fremont business men, who enjoy an occasional day In the country Sshing, have formed an association to see that the fish laws are enforced. A meeting was held this afternoon at which measures were taken for the apprebension and arrest of parties who bave been fishing with seines. Money was subscribed for that purpose and a party employed to look after the mattor. The third section of the Dodge County Teachers association held their regular meet- ing at the district court room this atternoon under the direction of Superintendent Collins. There were forty teachers present. Recoption to Rev. f. J. Mott, ALDA, Neb., May 18—(Special)—Rev. H. J. Mott and family of Hastings, having lo- cated here this week, were tendered a re- ception at his residence in this city last by the members of bis church and others, numbering in all about 125 guests, The evening was spent very enjoy: ably by all who were fortunate enough to be present, refreshments being served at 10 and continued untii after midnight. Rev. Mr. Mott hes made many friends tn and outside of his church since coming here and has a large and flourishing membership and still more to come. He Is of the Quaker denomination. There is talk of erecting an academy here this fall. NCOLN CALL REDITORS IN COURT Ask that a Kecerver Be Appointc Up that Journal's Affu LINCOLN, Neb., May 18.—(Special)—~Two lengthy petitions for a recelver for the Call Printing and Publishing company were filed in the district court today. One is the case of the Carpenter Paper company against the Call Printing and Publishing company, and the other that of W. Morton Smith against the same newspaper. The paper company alleges that the defendant fs indebted to It in the sum of $210 for paper furnished, that a judg- ment has been obtained thereon and the exe- cution returned endorsed “no property found The Call com- pany, as alleged by the plaintiff, is insolvent and that L. H, Austin, the active business manager, refuses and neglects to apply any of the proceeds arising from the bustness to dis- charge any of the debts, but is applying the same to his own personal galn and ad- vantage. The plaintiff prays for the appoint- ment of a recelver to take possession and col- lect outstanding indebtedness and for an ord=r 1o Wind requiring Austin to turn over all moneys, accounts, vouchers, papers, receipts, notes, ete. The cross petition fs filed by W. Morton Smith. He holds $6,000 worth of stock in the newspaper. He avers that the company owes $16,000 and upward, and gives a list of the creditors, First interest, of and among whom are the following: National bank notes and $1,257. and an overdraft $608.33; Charles A. Hanna, note interost, $1,004; American Exchange ational bank, $2,227.15, on notes and inter est; Mr. Freese of Napoleon, 0., $6,000; rent, $385 Smith, note, $150; Newspaper Union Cox & Bushuell, $400; S. D. Cox, J. 8. Finch, $44.15; L. H. Morse, $17 and Dicbold Safe company, $225. Smith further alleges that said corporation is indebted several hundred dollars to its em- ployes in addition to the indebtedness above described. The assets of the Call, it is al- leged, will not foot $10,000. It is also charged that the paper is being run in a ruinous man- detrimental to the interests of both holders and creditora, Wherefore, the cross petitioner prays for the appointment of a receiver and the winding up of the business. J. F. Hawkins, the man who was beaten over the head by Officer Fushia in a board- ing house row the qther day, is still unable to get into court for a hearing. It is said he 18 threatened with brain fever as a result of his terrible punishment. H. C. Young, administrator of the estate of Ellsworth H. Morse, one of the victims of the Rock Island wreck of August 9 last, sues the company in dis rict court for $5,000. Morse was a grain buyer from Kansas City and leaves a mother, ister and two brothers Artie Martin, the 20-year-old daughter of a grocer in town, was arrested at noon today charged with grand lorceny of a watch. The complainant is Suey Emigh, a domestic. Goveror Holcomb left town this evening for Broken Bow, whither he goes to visit a brother, who is quite ill with a rhenmatic affiction. He will return Monday next. Company E, Second regiment, at David City, was inspected yesterday by Adjutant General Barry. The case of E. R. Tingley, the Nebraska Savings bank and C. H. Morrill, receiver of the bank, against Van Valkenburg & Son has come up from the Lancaster district court to the supreme court on error. Tingley recovered a judgment of $915.85 on May 26, 1804, to- gether with $52.67 costs, against Van Valken- burg & Son. #rops Around Wymore Improved. WYMORE, Neb., May 18 —(Special)—The rains of the past few weeks here greatly im- proved vegetation of all kinds. The low tem- perature of the last few days has acted as a damper to some extent, but prospects for everything in the cereal line are excellent. Tuesday the fourteenth anniversary of Wy- more will be celebrated. Large posters are out, advertising hose races, bicycle races, a ball game between the fats and the leans and a grand ball in the evening. Music during the day will be furnished by the Knights of Pythias band. The “Flower Queen” a beautiful cantata, was rendered here Tuesday evening, under the direction of Miss Anna Sire, a talented musician Who is totally blind Revival meetings have been in progress here at the Baptist church for about two weeks and are being attended by immense throngs of people. Colfax County Teachors. SCHUYLER, Neb., May 18.—(Special)—A corvention of the teachers of Colfax county is in session at the High school bullding here teday, there being in attendance an unusually large number of teachers, patrons of the schools and their friends. The work of the couventfon was begun at Bohman's opera house last night, when Prof. Charles E. Bersey of the State university dellvered an address. Subject: “A Plea for More Studiousness,” tke speaker enlarging upon the idea that the training of a pupil should be such that his studies will be continued after the discontinuation of his training in school and college. This morning Prof. W. H Clemmons of the Fremont Normal school, and Prof. Miller of the Nebraska Teachers' Jourpal, delivered addresses. Bullding Boom. SYRACUSE, Neb, May 18.—(Special)— The building boom which was reported in these columns a few weeks ago is steadily growing. Duff's new elevator is nearly com- pleted, and the foundation of the new steam mill 1§ approaching completion. Ground was broken this week for the brick store of F. A. Renter, and J. Sugden will also begin his brick store in a week or two. Morris Dennis, aged 50 years, died here last night. Mr. Dennis Wwas one of the founders of the town, and built the first store. He was past master here for thirteen years, from 1875 to 1888. He was a Mason for over twenty years. The funeral will be held at the Congregational church Sunday, at 3 o'clock. K Ora Notes and Porsonals. ORD, Neb., May 18.—(Special)—The Epis- copalians have rented the Baptist church for the summer and will hold their services thero hereafter. Rev. H. H. Harmon, pastor of the Chris- tian church, will return to the Cotner uni- versity of Lincoln, where he is @ student. A farowell party was given at the home of M. E. Getter Wednesday evening for Miss Ethel Provins, who leaves for lowa next week. A debate on woman suffrage between two of Ord’s prominent citizens has been ar- ranged for May 24. Aged Farmer lustantly Killed. ELMWOOD, Neb., May 18.—(Special Tele gram)—S. 8. Johnson, an old farmer living five miles south of Elmwood, came to the city to do some trading and started home about 1 p. m., taking in company J. Hetrick another farmer, 81 years old. As they wer leaving the city for home, the lines became entangled in the harness and a runaway was the result. The team ran down Main street, striking a large stone along the side of the road, throwing both parties from the wagon. Johnson was badly injured, but will recover. Hedrick was instantly killed. High Sehool ~tudents Bave an Outlag. ASHLAND, Neb., May 18.—(Special)—The senlor class of the Ashland High school had a farewell social meeting today in a picnic excursion to the state fisherles at South Bend. The celebration of Memorial day in Ash- land will be elaborate. Arrangements are nearly completed for the cadets of the State university to hold their annual encampment in Driving park and take part in the decora- tion servicss with the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief corps and other secret socleties. Denth of W. C. Scott of Ashland. ASHLAND, May 18.—(Special)—Intelli- gence reached here today that W. C. Scett, sr., died from heart failure at the home of his son-in-law, R. A. Jackson, at Richmond, Ind., where he, in company with his wife and son, George, had gone a short time ago in search of health. Mr. Scott was born in West Virginia, November 16, 1817, Mr. Scott with his wife and family came to Nebraska in 1570, and bave lived in Ashland ever since. THE OMAHA DAILY BEBE{!SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1895. CROPS VERY WELL ADVANCED Extreme Oool Weather Has Meroly Rotarded the Growth in Poyd Oounty. FROST DAMAGE 1S VERY NOMIN/L Oats the Vicinlty of Western Not In Good Shape—Will Be Materinily Injured Unless Rain Comes Soon, BUTTE, Neb., May 18.—(Special.)—The ex- treme cold weather which has prevailed in this part of the state for the past weék mod- erated yesterday and today it is quite warm Vegetation, which was far advanced, has been greatly retarded by the cold and frosts, but garden stuff and wild fruits only are damaged to any extent SYRACUSE, Neb, May Spectal )— Small grain is looking finely. Corn needed more rain, but is still looking well. The re- cent frosts did but little damage, and that 1s mostly confined to the gardens. 18 WESTERN, Neb., May 18.—(Special)— The late frost, cold, rough winds and dry weather have been rather too much for the luxuriant growth of oats in this part of the state and unless this section gets rain soon the oat crop will be materially damaged. Oats were looking fine until about three days ago, since which time they are beginning to look brown and with ered, but a nice shower at once would repair all damage so far. Corn, outside of an occa- sional spot, io doing fine, and farmers are busy plowing it. There is practically no winter wheat in this locality. Gardens arc begin- ning to show the noed of rain JUNIATA, Neb.,, May 18.—(Special)—Corn 1s coming up splendidly. A good stand seems general, though rain is needed badly. The small grain crop is suffering now for mols- ture. WEST POINT, Neb., May 18.—(Speclal)— The late frosts have done no material damage here. Garden produce was slightly hurt, but the main crops were untouched. The sofl is in excellent condition. Planting is nearly all done. Fine prospects in this section. J. GAVE REV. . TATE A VACATION Closing Business of t Convention at Keurney. KEARNEY, Neb, May 18.—(Special)— The grand lodge, Ancient Order of United Workmen, closed its labors at an early hour © A. 0. U. W. State Thursday morning, holding an all night's session. There was comparatively little done, however, of public interest during the closing hours. Omaha was selected as the place for holding the next grand lodge meet- ing and Grand Master Workman Tate was given a forty duys’ leave of absence, in con- sideration of his feeble health and the vast amount of work he has recently done for the order, Resolutions of thanks were also ex- tended to the Karney lodge and the citizens generally for the attention shown and en- tertainment furnished the delegates. The matter of the official organ was taken up and discussed, but it was finally Ieft with the grand master and chairman of the finance committee. There were about a dozen bids in from various parts of the state for this desirable plum. The dog catcher is having trouble this spring. Heretofore, May 1, owners of dogs have had to pay a city tax of $1.25 or $: according to the sex of the brutes, and those who would not pay have had their animals taken away and killed. This spring, how- ever, a few have refused to pay the license or give up their dogs either, as they say these animals are now personal property, the same as a horse or cow, and the officer has no right to take it withoyt due process of law. There is to be a test case tried in a few days, which will probably settle the mat- ter. The assessor is setting dogs down at a valuation of § The Midway military band has been re- organized and Prof. Joseph Bunsch, who has led it for the past few years, engaged again to take charge Ashton Boyle, a son of Juan Boyle, was selected as alternate at the cadetship ex- amination in Broken Bow a few days ago. Rev. F. L. Hayden, who has been preach- ing for the First Presbyterlan church here for a few weeks past, was duly installed last Thursday night. All the ministers in the city assisted in the exercises and Rev. J. G. Tate delivered the address and pro- pounded the customary questions. Prof. J. T. Morey has been selected superin- tendent of the public schools and Miss M. I Stewart principal of the High school. Salaries and expenses in connection with the schools have been reduced nearly $3,000 this coming year over previous ones. John Wilson, chief of the Kearney fire de- partment, and Rue Julian, assistant chief, were presented with a handsome gold medal by the department Thursday evenming as an expression of respect and confidence. The officers havg held their positions for over ten years. York Odd Fellows Eleot OfMoers. YORK, Neb, May 18.—(Special)—The Evenitg Star loige, No. 55, Independent Order of 0dd Fellows, held an election of officers last evening as follows: Mrs. Dale, N. G.; Mrs. G. W. King, V. G.; Miss Emma John~ son, secretary; Mrs. Anna Clark, treasurer; Mrs. L A. Baken, delegate to the grand lodge, to be held in Omaha in October. The officers will be installed the first week in July. The ladies' sewing circle of the Catholic church met witn Mrs. Durin yesterday after- noon. Light refreshments were served, and those present presented Mrs. Durin with a handsome toilet set. Mrs. Durin will leave in a few days for an extensive trip to the east, The Philomathean an? Amphictyon literary socleties of the York college left for a picnic excursion this morning, and will break the monotony of their work with this kind of pleasure. Rev. J. W. Stewart and wife, Mrs. Hamilton and Rev. A. C. Crosthwait returned home trom Lincoln, where they have been attending the Epworth league convention. The Philomathean and Amphictyon literary societfes held a joint literary session at the college last evening. A good program had been arranged and was well carried out. One of the features of the evening was the debate, “Resolved, That it is Right that Divorces Should be Granted.” After a lengthy discus- sion the judges brought in a decision for the affirmative. Hoyd Connty's Telephons Lines. BUTTE, Neb., May 18.—(Specilal)—E. J. Spencer, manager of the Interstate Tele- phone company at Stuart, was in Butte Tuesday on his way to Lynch and Malvern. Mr. Spencer contemplates extending the serv- ice from Butte to Niobrara via Lynch and Verdigris, and his visit was for the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of the scheme. District court will convene in Butte June 3. Fifty-two civil and twenty-one criminal cases are docketed. Of the latter, the trial which will attract attention will be, of course, the vigilante case, for the murder of Barrett Scott. This case is the last one on the docket and will probably not be reached earlier than June 15. The case of the State against Charles HIll for cutting and stabbing a German near Naper a year ago, will come up in June. Hill was bound over to the district court last year and about a month afterward, while accompanying a constable who claimed to have a warrant for them, Hill and his father were summoned by masked men and en to the Niobrara, where they were, it is alleged, bound and gageed, weighted with two heavy stones and thrown into the river some fifty or 100 yards above Whitings bridge. Their bodies have never been re- covered and but little effort was made to Qiscover the murderers. Company ¥ lnspected. DAVID CITY, May 18.—(Special)—Last even'ng comrany E was called to their armory for inspection by Captain Barry, adjutant general Nebraska Natlonal guards. The com- pany now numbers sixty-five, the maximum allowed, and at roll call every man answered to his name. After a short drill and inspection by General Barry he expressed himself as well pleasel. After the inspection a short time was iven to company drill, after which Sergeant Burr and a section of twenty men gave an exhibition drill, iacluding bayonet exercise, which for perfect time and ease of movement would be hard to excel. At the close of the drill Hon. C. D. Casper, one of the houorary members of the company, who, with a few lavited guests, occupied the slage of the = armory, sprung a mfl{qlu— on the boys by presenting, in behalf of ‘the honorary mem- bers a fine gold 1nedal, to be worn by the best drilled man in-the company, subject to contest every six mpnths, Distriet Congg at Wahoo, WAHO0O, Neb., Mey-18.—(Sp:cial.)—District court convened Monday with Judge Wheeler on the bench. The case of Slimmer agalnst Ward was tried during the first part of the week. The case is a foreclosure on 80 acres of land. Briefs will be filed and the argu- ments made in the &48& some time in June. The case of Doestader against Bourks was completed for the present yesterday. The | case involves the titlaito some real estate. | Other evidence will be offered in June and | the case argued. The University Glee and Banjo club gave a very enjoyable entertainment at the opera house last night. A good house greeted them and each person performed his part well Sentenced for Arson. MINDEN, Neb., May 18.—(Special)—Peter Wendell, who was arrested some time ago charged with burning a school house, was tried this term of court and the jury returned a verdict of guilty. The defendant was today eentenced to three years at hard labor in the penitentiary. He will appeal. The boy whom he hired to set the fire has not been tried. District court adjourned yes- terday. Four P'ersons Churged with Rubbery. CHADRON, Neb., May 18.—(Speciat Tele- gram.)—For the robbery of Selah Abbott of | $50 S. A. Ballard, Fred Collins and an un- | known Swede were arrested. The first two are well known here. Their trial was post- poned until Tuesday. A woman named John- son was arrested tonight as an accomplice. Horse Thieves Are Active NORTH PLATTE, Neb., May 18.—(Special.) —Hardly a week passes of late that some farmer does not report a stolen horse. I night Ashley Peters, living nine miles nor east of town, had two stolen. A good clue to the thief will probably result in his capture in a day or two. — i HORBACH IN THE HOLY LAND Visits of limself and Party to Points Fulestin A letter from John A. Horbach to a friend in Omaha describes the sights seen by him- self and party in Jerusalem and Palestine as follows: GRAND NEW HOTEL, April 23, 1895.—Friend: Mrs. arrived here from Cairo, JERUSALEM, Horbach and I from whence we departed April 17, 11:15 a. m., and reached Jerusalem at 6:30 p. m. on the evenlug of April 18, Can’t tell how long we will be here, but think three or four days; will see what time the steamer leaves. We will go to Constant'nople; thence to Athens, Greece, and then to Rome, Florence, Genoa and Venice, thence to Naples. If you write you better direct 1t care of Thomas Cook & Sons, Naples, Italy. Will get there likely after visiting Athens, Constantinople and Rome. Will go by raill from Brindisi to Rome, and three weeks from now will call at Cook & Sons’ office. Will be at Jaffa next Saturday to catch steamer. Mrs. Horbach and I are both well, but I have not recov- ered fully from colds taken on our trips I have heard nothing from home since 1 left on March 17. We are in party with General John Corse Smith of Chicago, Ill., who has Lis daughter with him., We arrived here April 18 at 6.30 p. . from Cairo. We vis- ited the Mosque of on April 19, where the Temple of King David stood. There is a wall around the enclosure from thirty to forty feet high, with half a dozen gates for entrance. Underneath it'is excavated to the depth of eighty to 100 féet and arched with stone laid in cement. The base walls are from ten to fifteen feet thick, and the arches six to eight feet wide. It is supposed that in excavations in the future David's body will be found petrified. 'The Jews take a back seat, but go there to worship. At noon daily the ‘Muezzins from fowers 100 to 150 feet high call the faithfiil to prayers. On the morning of April 20, at 7 o'clock, we left our hotel for Jepicho, arriving there at 4.p. m., and stopped at Hotel Jordan until morning, and at 7:30 We resumed our trip on horseback for the Dead Sea, where General Smith of Chicago and myself took a salt bath. It is all open, no bath houses such as we have in America; we hung our clothes on a limb as a screen. The country is in- fested with Bedouins, and for our protection we traveled all the time with a sheik for our guard and carried our provisions on burros and mules. Aside from the packers carrying provisions and several extra horses, there were General Smith and his daughter, myselt and five otbers in the caravan, and about ten other packers. The sheik and our guide, Selim, a very reliable fellow, Is In charge of the party. On the way we passed numerous caravans, in all perhaps 5,000 to 8,000 people. The roads are only fifteen to cighteen feet wide, rendering it difficult to pass except at the widest points on the road From Jerusalem to the Dead Sea is thirty to forty miles. All traveled on horse back except Mrs Horbach, who could not stand the trip, and I had a carriage provided for her, and in it we put our overcoats, umbrellas’ and light baggage. Leaving Jerusalem in the morn- ing at 8:30 . m. we first passed the gates of Damascus, next ‘passed the gates of Herod; then the gates of Stephen, where he was stoned to death; then we arrived at the brook of Hebron, and next at Mount Gethsemane; then pasesd the tomb of Ab- solom, and arrived at the Russian Mission church, near the Mount of Olives, and the next place was Bethany, from whence we went to the Hotel of the Good Samaritan for lunch at noon. Remained there until 2 and took up our line of march on horseback. Leaving Good Samaritan hotel (a two- story stone structure), we came to Brook of Cherith, where Elijah took refuge for nearly three years in a cave and was fed by the ravens, and which is now occupied by the hermits. About twenty-five miles from Jerusalem, over a tortuous road of macadam, we came upon sections of the old acqueduct, constructed between the seventh and eighth centuries, of which thirty or forty fece remain, and is_about eight feet wide and bullt of stone. We arrived at Jericho, which (our guide says, as also does General Smith) contained at one time near 1,000,000 people and was a city of two miles square, which was walled. The walls are nearly all gone, cxcept perhaps 1,000 feet of the acqueduct. From the roof of the Hotel Jordan was pointed out to us Mount Temptation, where the Devil offered to Chbrist the kingdoms of the earth. On the morning of the 2lst we resumed our trip at 7:30 o'clock, arriving at the Dead Sea at 10 a. m. Returning, we stopped at the bend of the Jordan, a stream about thirty or forty feet wide, and got our lunch within 100 feet of where it is said St. John baptized Jesus. We left this place at 2 p. m., and arrived at the Hotel Jordan at 3 p. m. On our return we came to the Apostie's well abéut noon on Monday. Lunched on the ground that Mary, it Is said, once owned, and filty feet west of this is pointed out ‘as the spot where Christ healed the leper. Now you may want 6 know what T think of Jerusalem and ité people. 1 will give you my opinfon, and that is that three-fourths of the population are mopumental liars and in Nebraska they would not be believed on cath. I will, in another place, give you my views, telling you of their habits, filth, etc., from personal observation. ‘They are the worst liars on earth and will Ji}l you for 5 cents, or less. The natives ara, e black as our ne- gross, but without the thick lips, and much better featured than the negro. The same is true of the natives of Honoluln, Sandwich Islands, and the Spmoams. Here you will find some of the characteristics of the Jeru- sslemites. They are, the dirtiest, filthlest vags I have ever seen. The streets vary from eight to twenty-five feet wide. You can't drive a wagon through three-quarters of them. You have every six or ten feet to step down a step of six inches, and many of them are paved with stone similar to our Sioux Falls granite. They never had any surveyors to lay out streets and never seemed to have had architects. You can't turn a corner that a demand for money is mot made on you; “Backsheesh,” “Backsheesh,” that s the demand, in their \anguage, for money. 1 have heard it thousands of times. We go tomorrow on a drive and Friday or Saturday we g0 to Jaffa from here to catch a steamer for Athens and Constantinople, about eight days from now. Truly yours, JOHN A. HORBACH, ———— Death of Mrs, R, ¥. Mor: Mrs. R. F. Morse, 3618 Dodge street, died yesterday, aged 6. The funeral will be held 8t the residence Monday at 12:3 p. m. The remains will be sent to Fremont for intep- LET THE ANSWERS BE FINAL Dr. McKinney Completes His Argument for the Committee Roport, JUDGE WHITE'S PLEA FOR THE SEMINARIES Thomas McDougall of Cluclnnati Tells the Assembly that the Actlon of Omana Makes the Way Clear for Other Colleges. PITTSBURG, May 18.—Assembly control ot the seminaries has possession of the gen- eral assembly of the Presbyterian church, even If the assembly has not possession of the seminaries, which it desires. At the clote of the morning session, adjournment was taken to Monday morning, and at that time the debate on the proposed plan of gathering in the seminaries into a close and guarded fold will be resumed. The net re- sult thus far attained has been to divide the assembly into two clearly marked parties, and it is judged that the line of cleavage is near the numerical center of the body. It seems probable the vote of four to one that was recorded last year will be wiped out in a large part and the disproportion greatly reduced. The committee which s urging the adoption of the plan providing for closer relations between the assembly and the semi- naries saw itselt compelled by the strength of the opposition which has developed to import Thomas McDougall of Cincinnati, a member of the committee, to present the legal side of the case. This he did In a speech of an hour and a quarter, but he labored under a heavy handicap on account of the pamphlet which he recently published attacking the integrity and faithfulness of the boards of Home and Foreign missions in New York for using funds given for mis- slonary purposes in the erection of a large building on Fifth avenue. The peroration of his speech was devoted to reviewing prejudices created by his pamphlet and the degree of his success will only be shown by the final vot ALTERNATIVE PLAN PROPOSED. There is a plan on foot to secure the adop- tion of an alternative report replacing that of the committee, It is proposed to recommend that in view of the answers made by the di- rectors of the existing seminarles setting forth their unwillingness to make any char- ter changes, these seminaries be let alone, and that the restrictions that have been d vised by the committee will be applied only to institutions that may hereafter be char- tered. This plan will have strong backing and will meet with good support. Union seminary in New Y is the bete nofre of the conservative element in this as- sembly. This was shown in the morning jon, when it was referred to as the causs of all this disturbance. Dr. Briggs h arcely been mentioned and the odiw which attached to him has been transferred to the seminary directors in New York. One of the speakers declared that when they re- pudiated their agreement with the assembly they took out valuable endowments which belonged properly to the church as such One of the strong obfections to the plan of the committee on seminary control is that it involves recourse to the ecivil courts for the settlement of ecclesiastical differ- ences. The answer to this made by a lawyer like Mr. McDougall was regarded by some as a sort of special pleading, and his reference to creatures of Caesar appealing to Caesar failed to carry conviction to all. Thus far nothing has been heard of the plans for the deposing of Dr. Briggs, which were said to be under serlous consideratton. But the assembly is young vet and those who were active in the condemnation two years ago are now absent from the scene. It may be these plans are mow simply in abeyance to be sprung upon the ass:mbly at a later date. The first quarter of an hour was given to miscellaneous business, and at that point the floor was again accorded to Dr. McKinney, whose speech last night was interrupted by adjournment. His argument concerned the objection that the plan pro- posed will act as a barrier to union with the southern Presbyterian church, and the speaker claimed that the action of the church had taken more extreme action than that now under consideration. It was also claimed that the plan was fully in accord with the policy of the Presbyterian church, and those who objected to recourse to the civil courts by ecclesiastical bodies, were characterized as “superspiritual advocates.” The speaker pro- ceeded to consider the attitude of the semi- naries and regrettad their unwillingness or indisposition to do what the last assembly suggested, and urged by an overwhélming vote. He closed with a plea for a large ma- jority in favor of the committee's recommen- dation. Hon. E. E. White of Columbus, the new president of the board of directors of Lake seminary, was granted the floor, but before he began an attempt was made to limit the time of debate. It was briefly discussed, but overwhelmingly defeated. The moderator an- nounced plenty of time, no favor and a clear fleld. Judge White began in a cool and deliberate way to set forth the position of the parties to the question. He asked that the assembly come to & clear understanding of the condition of affairs. It was urged that the last assem- bly had sent down overtures to the seminary directories, and that the answers that have come back should be regarded as final and conclusive, and that they should be treaf with respéct. On the contrary, the commit- tee has asked the assembly to accept its judg- ment and dictum in place of the mature judg- ment of the directors of the seminaries under advice of counsel and thoroughly acquainted with the facts. This was called “a large contract.” UNION THE CAUSE OF MISTRUET. After reviewing the position of the seminar- jes and showing that its plan is impracticable, in regard to some of them, Judge White urged that the matter be dropped. He asked what the cause of the distrust in the church has been, and a voice from the audience called out, “Union seminary.” “Yes,” ‘replied the speaker, “and because Union @id it therefore Princeton must give the bonds, but for this reason discredit should not be thrown upon the other seminary boards.” When mention was made of the report that had gone out of Cinclnnati regarding Lane seminary directors a commissioner jumped to his feet and made a point of order agalnst ch mention. The moderator refused to rue on the question, but requested the speaker to exercise care in the line of his discourse. The remainder of Dr. White's address had ref- erence to the history of Lane seminary, show- ing that its original endorsements had been made on a liberal basis and charter, and stat- ing that there had been changes in the con stitution of Ohio which make alterations in the seminary charter impossible, without af fecting all the educational institutions in the state. Strong objection was made to the appended statement of Dr. Young made yes- terday that no seminary is & Presbyterfan in- stitution which cannot make the changes pro- posed by the committee, Judge White spoke for over an hour, and after a brief introduction by Dr. W. A. Mutch. more, who replaced Dr. Young as chairman of the committee, Mr. Thomas McDougall of Cincinnati was introduced as a member of the committec. He addreased himself first to the objections that assembly control would aff:ct the title to trust funds and that seminaries which cannot make the changes proposed are undenominational and nonpresbyterian. OMAHA AS AN EXAMPLE. Answering the question as to how the con- Qitions proposed by the committes could be adopted by the seminaries, he cited the case of the Omaha seminary, which had put them into its articles of Incorporation. He asserted that the funds of the Union seminary fu New York are held under & charter which is as fres from the control of the courts of the Presbyterian church as the Standard Oil com- pany is and that any type of theology can be taught there which is not repugnsnt to the laws of the state of New York. The semil- naries were said to be civilized corporations and therefore creatures of Caesar which may justly bo brought befors Caesar for judg: ment. The general assembly is not a legal entity and cannot have a standing in the courts of the country unless the right given by the seminaries through changes in the charters. The time of the session was extended fitteen minutes to allow Mr. McDougall to finish, and at the close the floor was givea to Dr. W. Q, Thompson, president of the Miami university at Oxford, O, Just at the time of adjournment a telegram of greeting was read from the Presbyterlan theological students in the Moody school, Chl- cago, and it was referred to the committes on correspondence for a suitablo reply. Notice was given that the twenty-fifth anni- versary of the reunion of the old ani new school branches of the Presbyterfan church will be celebrated in the Third church, where the assembly is meeting. On Thursday even- tog, May 23, Dr Francis L. Patton, president of Princeton college, will speak on Preshy- terfan church fundamental doctrines; Dr. H M. Booth, president of Auburn seminary and brother of the moderator, will speak on the influence of the Presbyterian churches upon other denominations, and Dr. William H. Rob- erts, stated clerk of the assembly, will speak of the growth and future of the United church, UNITED PRESBYTERIANS TO FOLLOW General Assembly to Conveno at Plttaburg Wednesany. PITTSBURG, May 18.—Next Wednesday, the 224 instant, the general assembly of the United Presbyterian church will meet in this city. About 300 delegates are expicted, and the assembly will last probably ten days. The question of seminary control, which is now racking the brains of the lcarned brethren of the Presbyterian church, will also engross the attention of the United Pr byterians for the greater part of the time, but not mueh trouble is anticipated, as the different synods of the church have all given their votes in favor of more complete control of the seminaries by the assembly, and all this body will have to do is to hear the report of the committee and adopt it as presented, un- less some particularly obnoxious clause has found its way into the report, which will have to be expurgated Another question to be econsidered is that of retrenchment or advance by the church There are two questions to be considered in this connection. The first, the demands of the church, and second, the ability of the church to meet them. The fight for moderator goes on with un- abated energy, but the indications are now that Rev. John B. Michael, D. D., will win. The doctor is one of th> most prominent men in_the church, being president of Monmouth college at Monmouth, Ill., besides taking a leading part In the great questions of church politics, His most dangerous opponent 18 Dr. Moorehead of the Theological seminary at Xenla. The far western men also have a candidate in the person of Dr. McCormick of San Francisco, who is also an able man and prominent in the church. SOUTHERN ¢ UR FAVORS UNION Question Debated in the Southern Presby- . termn Assembly, DALLAS, Tex, May 18.—The third day's session of the southern Presbyterian assem- bly was consumed by reading overtures on various subjects, the question of organic union being the question of comment. Rev. Dr. B. A. Alton of Kentucky stated that his purpose in making a motion Thursday that a special committee be placed in charge of all matters and ventures pertaining to the re- lations of this assembly to the northern as- sembly was not intended to reopen the ques- tion or orgamic union at that time. He said tonight no decision of any body can take the place of the spirit of love. “I do desire our assembly to say to the northern brethren just what they said last year to the Asso- clated Reformed Presbyterian churches, that it affirms its cordial desire for closer rela- tlons with them. If there be only the nece sary co-operation in pressing forward the work committed to these great bodies of the churches will most certainly foster a splrit of true fraternity.” i S DENOUNCED BROADUS BEGGING Holt County izens Deny the Pitiful Tales Pubiished fron Ewing. Eastern papers are being flooded by letters of appeal from Mrs. Broaddus and Charles C. Pond, relative to the alloged destitute condition of sufferers in western Nebraska. These letters come from Ewing, Neb. ,and other points in Holt county, and are being Qisseminated in the eastern press dispatches, stating that not one farmer out of ten has enough secd grain, that starvation is threat- ening the people, and they are without money or medicine, Some of the letters have purported to bo sigued by members of secret societies. The citizens of Holt county held a meeting Friday and adopted resolu- tions on the subject, many prominent per- sons present signing them, and asking that the contents be made known as widely as possible in order to counteract the bad ef- fects of the misrepresentations made as to the true condition of affairs, The subjoined resolutions were adopted and explain them- selves O'NEILL, Neb., May 17, 1895.—At a meet- ing of the officers of the Holt County Relief commission and citizens beld this day to consider the situation of our county, and es- pecially the exaggerated and slanderous re- ports sent out for publication from this county by certain interested parties, the fol- lowing was unanimously adopted: “Holt county has passed beyond the period of destitution and distress, and has no fur- ther need of relief from other states. “And we deprecate the efforts of certain localities, especially certain individuals, who publish outrageous and scandalous reports of destitution and suffering which are not true and have no existence here. “Farmers are mostly through seeding, the weather has been very favorable, erops are looking fine, Holt county never had better prospects, and the days of adversity are passed, and while we are very grateful for the assistance of the east, we want it broadly known and distinctly understood that we need no further assistance, and desire to save benevolent people from Imposition. “All worthy cases of need will be cared for by this commission from supplies on hand and obtainable of the State Relicf com- mission. Inposters are hereby warned to desist from their unworthy and unnecessary efforts, and thus evade prosecution.” These are signed by: Rev. N. S. Lowrie, president of Holt County Relief commission; C. C. McHugh, secretary Holt County Relief commission; E. Kline, treasurer Holt County Rellef commission; John Skirving, clerk dis- trict court; H. M. Uttley, attorney at law; R. J. Hayes, attorney at law: J. J. Harring- ton, attorney at law; Ed McHride, constable; A. J. Hammond, sbstractor; T. V. Golden, attorney at law; Ed F. Galligher, cashier First National bank; J. P. Mann, merchant; Neil Brennan, hardware merchant; D. A. Dodge, postmaster; John W. Drayton, J. P., Neb.; J. C. Hannish, O'Neill; B. E. O'Neill; Rev. L. L. Coppoe, Cham- bers, Neb.; C. W. Hamilton, sheriff; E. H. Cress, accountant; Thomas Carlon, city ate torney; H. B. Murphy, eounty attorney; J. McCafferty, merchant; P. C. Carrigal druggist; John A. Robertson, represtntative Fifth district; Alex Marlow, councilman; O. F. Biglin, mayor, A SUFFERING CHILD Head and Scalp Raw with Places 8izo of Stlver Dollar. Vae rlons Remedies only causod Fresh Eruptions. Applicd CUT:CURA. Change in Twenty-four Hours. Perfect Curo in Two Weeks. My little son, aged threo, troubled with a breaking on his scalp and behind his ear. The places affectod wero about as large as @ silver dollar; the flesh seemed Taw and covered with little blisters. The child suffered considerably, and was nat- urally very fretful. I tried several remedics without obtaining any beneficial results; in fact the eruptions seemed to be spreading and new places breaking out. 1 concluded t6 try the CUTICURA REMEDIES. 1 washed the affected parts with the CUTICURA SOAT, tak- ing_care not to irritate tho flesl, and applied CUTICURA. T noticed a change for tho better in the appearance of the eruptions in twenty- four hours, and in two weeks the eruptions entiroly disappeared, leaying the skin smooth wre, have not seen any indications of any 0 or breaking out since, 1 gave 1ho nly & few doses of the CUTICUIA RE- ~NT. 1 consider your Cuticua R very valuable. ~ 1 heliev would beaxcellent for applying (o insect bites, which are very annoying in this country C. A. ARMSTRONG, Swift Islacd, N. C. was very much and the scalp clean; in fact a_perfect as I Sold throughout the world. Prico, CUTICURA, t0c.; BoAR, 2ic.; RESOLYENT, 81, I'OTTER DRUG AND' CnEN. CORr. Boston @ ** How 1o Cure B Golonial Comfort-- If you want a chalr with some smack of age in its de- sign look at this engrav- ing. In this 18th century frame work yeu may taste the exact com- fort which your fore- fathers en- joyed @ hun- dred years ag And so it 18 not to be de- spised. Every 3 one who has not In his house one of these old-fashioned high back Colonials has something well worth saving his pennies to purchase. At first sight a wooden seat is inimical to luxury. But the handicraftsman of 1800 understood how to hollow out a “dug” seat and shape it to the exact bearings of the body. It is surprising how much more comfort able such a shape chalr is than the more ylelding, but more tiring, upholstered seat, We have over 100 patterns of these Colo nial chairs. The frames are ornamental, with marquetry on the seat, arms, legs and while the back fs inlaid with tor- tolse shell and mother of pearl, The designs are exact copies of famous originals. Chas. Shiverick & Co* Furniture, Upholstery and Draperies, 12th andDouglas. NOTICE. MAY MILLINERY NEW HATS. NEW ST YLES. NEW PATTERNS. Ladies an1 Children’s Hats in endless varieties. Hair Dressing, and Manicuring. Madame Hackman, the well- known milliner, is with the above firm. P M. SCHADELL & (0. 1522 Douglas Street. Chichester's English Diamond Tirana. ENNYROYAL PILL i e braces, Shampooing B0id by wif Looa) Drugginie. NEW PROGESS, 1895 Improved Gasoling Stoves Safe and Economical. Light like gas; Make no smoke or smell; Perfect Bakers; Never get out of order, Made in all styles, sizes and prices, from $10.00 up. New Process Stoves are Warranted. MILTON ROGERS & SONS, Sole Ageuts for Omaha aund Nebraska. Dealers Supplied at Factory Prices. Cor, (4th and Farnam $t.