Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, April 22, 1891, Image 1
THE OMAHA DAILY TWENTIETH YEAR. © MAHA , WEDNESDAY MOENING , APEIL 22. 1S91 NUMBER 303. SCHOOL CHILDREN POISONED , Number of Them Ate "Wild Turnips with Fatal Effect ! , SUICIDE OF AN INSANE MAN IN JAIL. Ehcnpc from n 1'iirxulnR Evil Spirit Lightning ; ' " Work nt Ajr In dicted liy the Grand Jury Illj ; Irrigation Project , TOBIAS , Neb. , April2I. iSpcclal Telegram to THE BEE. ] A number of school children of the families of William Kassabum , Joseph Krai nud Josepb Slldek , lirlng she miles northeast of hero , were poisoned today by eating wild turnips. One of the Karsabum children died before medical aid could be fcuminoned nud the others are In a critical condition. Suicided in Jail. HA-TIVOS. Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tele pram to TiinBcE.l Upon ouenlnp the door leading to the corridor of tbo city bastilo this moraine the Jailer discorerod the lifeless body of Peter Rnsmusseu in one of the cells. The unfortunate man had made a plain loop of his necktie , tied the same to the sewer box and deliberately placed his neck in the loop with his face down and strangled lilmself. Rasmassen was a sturdy young farmer llrlup near Mlnden , Kearney county. He was found by a farmer near Blue Hill Monday and brought to Hastings. He bad wandered aimlessly all da- Sunday during the pouring rain storm. Tbo man labors dun- der the apprehension tbnt au evil spirit was pursuing him and asked the protection of the police. How They Do It at Fremont. FIIEMONT , Neb. , April 21. ( Special to THE BEE J Tbo Fremont city council is now struggling with n new occupation tax ordi nance. This question was made tbo issue in the recent campaign and the work of the jjT" council now is to carry out the expressed ff wishes of the people , who pare an over whelming majority for those who stood for raising the sum on the saloons , placing a large tax , also , on the corporations doing bus iness in the city , nud repealing it on other businesses. The council stands lotfraud four on ibis Issue and tne tie is readily broken each time ay Mayor Fried roting for the raise on the saloons and outside corporations. The ordinance , which Is now on its second read ing , fixes HK ( ) a year on saloons , flM each on the telegraph , telephone and express com panies ; fcldo for Icircus.es , J-10 a day for ped dlers , (25 a day for quack doctors and dentists. Hunting for the Criminal. FOHT ItoniNsoN , Nob. , April 21. [ Special to TiiEBr.n. ] The minister who was knocked oil the railroad train between here and Craw ford , au account of which appeared In THE BEE recently , visited the po t in an cndearor to identity the party who attempted his rob bery but fulled. Colonel Henry is very much exercised over the occurrence and Is using all the means in his power to find the guilty party , nud the officers and men of this carrison feel deeply apcriered that such a thine should occur and will give the colonel their assistance In Uls- corerinpthe culprit. Little Bat , the Indian interpreter , "while out huntinp , found the rall e about one-half mile from the scene In the bushes , near tbo railroad track. Some patent book backs and a bible prospectus wcro tbo only things missing. FrcnkK of Lightning. ATII , Nob. , April 21. [ Special to THE BEE ] , One of the most curious freatts of lightning on record was witnessed at this place yesterday. The children of Mr , Kress , Lena , aged twelve , and Guy , aged eight years , were In the loft of the barn when it was struck by'Hghtmng. Guy was knocked down and rendered insensible , Lena was knocked down with great force and roceirod some ugly bruises. Sereral wires that were ttretchod across the barn just orer her head burned with great brilliancy and fell ( til nrouiXJ her in n shower of sparks. The building took fire on all sides while a horse that was directly beneath her was Killed. The escape of the children without serious x injury 's ' almost miraculous. The Central Chautauqua. FIIEMONT , Neb. , April21. [ Special to THE BEE. ] At a mooting of the ofllcers of the Central Chautauqua association held In this * Hty last night Frank E. Hartlgan of Omaha , " "tfjjo was connected with the management of the Crete chautauqua for fire years , was selected as trareling representatire and assist ant general manager of the Central associa tion , which holds Its first annual session during the ten days previous to July 4 , on 1 the Fremont grounds. It was also decided to build a peed , two-story hotel on the prounds. and work on the structure will soon begin. The management of the now associa tion Is working with commendable energy and good results arc promised. Accused of Kmbczzlcment. ' STEELE CITV , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tcl- egrnm to THE BEE. ] A. L. Button , a young merchant of this place , was arrested hero today on a warrant sworn or.t by one E. D. Ayers of Ponca , Nob. , charging Button xrith " embezzling goods and money to the amount of frlM ) . Button was clerking for Ayers in Ponca until last September. Button says the whole mutter is spite and ho will make things as interesting as possible for Ayers. An Interview with the deputy sheriff of Dlxon county , who made tbe a'rrcst , shows that there Is a grudge between the parties. Button commenced business hero but a few weeks nco and was doing a good business and bud uiade lots of friends. An Irrigation Project. MtCoOK , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tele gram to THE BEE. ] Atnnadjourned mooting of tbe county commissioners of Red Willow county- today a special election was called for the purpose of rotlnp bonds In aid of an extended nystcm of Irrigatlnp ditches in thut territory south of the Republican rlrer and tributary to McCook. Tbo state engineer of Colorado ha * looked orer the surrey and pro nounces the subject feasible. It will put about .V > , OdO acres under the ditch and will , tocethcr with the extension of the French man ditch of the north side , put tbo most of the land In this county under water. "Waived Kxiunlnntlon. Srrrox , Neb. . April 21. [ Special Telegram to THE BEE. ] The preliminary hearing of Johnny McKeague , charged with assault with Intent to kill William WiedPti yester day , was hUd today. Justice McGIll bound him over under KJOO bond * , to await the action of the grand Jury at the next term of court , McKeaguo pleading not guilty and waiving examination. A commission of doctors appointed by the rourt made ofa thorough examination of Mr. Wlodeu's con dition and report him conscious and with ua fair chance for recorery. H u OWN Nothltig About It. TALMAGE , Nob. . April 21. f Special Tele- pram to THE BEE. ] Albert E. Ewan , a cor respondent of the Kansas City Star , who bus been stopping with relatives horn during the past week , was arrested this morning bv : Chief of Pollco Whalenof Nebraska City charging him with criminal libel. The ar rest crew out of an article that appeared irIn the Kansas Citr Sunday Sun charging L. InV. Lloyd and a Kirs. Kldd of Nebraska City with being too luimaui. Mr. Ewan kays K fcuowfc nothing of the article whatever. Onicers Klected BBATJtirc , Neb. , April -'Special ' Tele- tram to Tnc Bi-n. ] Beatrice canton , Patrl- ircbs Militant , iso. 5 , elecU-d - the following officers for the ensulnir year last nlsht t Cap tain , W.V. . Scott ; lieutenant , W. R. Jones ; ensign. P. W. Scbwank , standard bearer , \V. S. Locke , clerk , Thoma * LIddloott ; account ant , A. L. Snow. The canton will po to York , Neb. , Saturday to participate in the celebration there. The .Nebraska City * -ensatlon. NEIUUOKA CITT , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tolepram to THE BEE. ] Tbo Watson bouse sensation Is still the talk of the town. The cltirens would like rory much to know the author of a number of other sensational articles that have been sent from Nebraska City. Chief of Police Whcelinp and L. W. Lloyd returned this morning from Toltnaco having la custody Al Ewan , the man who Is charped with criminal libel by Llovd. Mr. Ewan was at once takjn before County Judge Eaton and notified of the charge that stands against him. Ho denied the accusa tion and filed au affidavit to tbo effect that be was Innocent. His bond wns placed at K ) and he furnished It , The case will bo heard Thursday. He admits that or late he has been in the emplor of the Sun , but not as a correspondent from Nebraska City. He merely wrote some political matter from Lincoln. He stated further tbat as soon as his hearing was dis posed of he would bopln action against L. Lloyd for false nrresU Ewan expects the Sun to send him n lawyer from Kansas City to look out for his side of the case. This evening Marshal Wheeling went over to Lincoln to arrest Cotton , one of tbe pro prietors of Vanltv Fair. Ho will be brought here tonight for trial on the charge of libel. The Governor Ixives Music. L.INCOLN , Neb. , April 21. 'Special Tele gram to THE BEE.J Tonlpht the United States marine band from Washington , D. C. , after the concert nt the opera house , tendered a soreqade to Governor Boyd iu the corridor of tbe Lincoln house. The playing was al most dirlno nud the porernor gracefully acknowledged the compliment paid. He said ; "Music hath charms to soothe tbe snrace , to make the lion cease its rape , the lynx forgot his wrath to man. Are we , alas , less savage than these , else music sure would humafcar C nease. The beauty of music is that lu ertrO'/and and in erery tonpuo it is the samo. Wo lore music whether tbo bounds are croduced by the shepherd boy of bennie Scotland playing on his bagpipes , or from the lips of tbo beautiful Docca , or by the Irish peasant playing on the hnrp of Erin. " The governor dwelt for about ten minutes in this happy strain and was loudly applauded at its closing. . Tried to Itnn the Train. AsiiiAND Neb. . Telegram , , April 21.-1 Special gram to THE BEE. ] A young man named Krouso living a few miles southwest of town and near Greenwood had been to Lincoln on n tear today , and coming home on the after noon flyer wanted the train stopped at Greenwood to let him off. The conductor refusmc to stop onpered the fellow and he bpgan firing out of the car window with a revolver , whereupon be was promptly arrested by n B. & M. detective , who hap pened to be on the train , and Ipft in the hands of n constable here awaiting orders from the authorities. The Brldfie Went Out , NEIIIUSKA CITT. Nob. , April 21. [ Special to TUE BEE. | The wagon and the foot bndgo which spans tbo North Table creek on Sixth btreot wont down tonight with a crash. The stream Is flowing swiftly but the water _ Is not as high as It has boen. Tbls bridge was a rotUsn concern and should have been condemned lone oco. Several persons bad crossed the structure just before it went down at 7 o'clock. Tun creek separates a residence portion from the stores and the bridge is used almost continuously by pedes trians. The cost to replace It will be con siderable. A Xew Order at Fremont , FiiEMOXT , Xeb. , April 21. [ Special to THE BEE. ] A council of the National union was organized in Fremont last evening with twenty charter members. The officers elected were : Ross Li. Hammond , president ; H. T. Kinp , rice president ; C. L. Williams , speaker ; J. A. Elliott , secretary : J. M. Shively , finan cial secretary ; W. H. Teele , treasurer ; J. W. Robinson , chaplain ; Bela Baldwin , usher ; S. W. Smitn. sergeant-at-arms ; C. T. Durkee , doorkeeper ; P. D. Dennoy , N. H. ilrown , C. VV. Sterenson , trustees. Xew Ollicers Installed. CIIETE , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Telegram to THE BEE. ] The new city officers were in stalled this orening. Mayor Morris in a very able add res ? stated that the finances of tbe city are In a very healthy condition. The total receipts for the year were $15l > ; > 2 ; ex penditures , $10,7-10 ; cash in the city treasury. & ,20 < J. A new census of tbo city _ has been taken bv order of the council , showing a population within the city limits of 2,431 Inhabitants Grand Jury Indict inent. PAWNEE Crrv , Neb. , April 21. ( Special Tel egram to TUE BEE. ] Kussell Brothers of this place were arrested today , on an Indict ment by the grand jury , for allowing games of chance in tholr business place. Dave Burnbam for refusing to testify before fore the grand jurv was given sixty days in jail by Judge Broady today. Mike Donano-3 , an old and respected citizen of this county , was taken to the Insauo osy- luin 1 at Lincoln t iroct Afsluv . New Agent Appointed. NEHIUMU CITV , Nob. , April 21. [ Special Telegram to THE BEE. ] R. R. Douglas was appointed station agent for the B. & M. at this point to succeed the late Michael Derum. Douglas has for n long time been in tbe em ploy of the company as traveling freight agent on the southern division. Ho arrived tonight and assumed the duties of his office. WaMied Out the Tracks. MONROE , Neb. , April 21. [ Special to THE Btr. . ] Tbe heaviest rain for three and a half jcars fell hero yesterday and last night. Fully six Inches of water fell lu the twelve hours it rained. The railroad track is washed out both east and west of here , but tbo con struction train Is nt work and trains will not be deiuyod ipore than a few hours. Assaulted an Otlicer. BEATRICE , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tele gram to THE BEE.I vVllllam McKlnnoy BUS plren a sixty day sentence In the county jail this morning for roaklne a brutal assault last cveninp upon Officer Wcatberstone , who was remonstrating against McKinuey using vie lent and obseenol anpunpo on the streets. liiiriul of u Pioneer Preacher. BLATKICR , Neb. , April 21. [ Special TeK - I pram to Tun BEE. ] The remains of Rev. D. H. May , ono of the pioneer Methodist minis ters of Nebraska , were brought hrre todor for interment. The deceased is the father- in-law of Acting Mayor G. P. Marvin. Rev. Mny was seventy-two years of ape. Ashland Trotting Association. Asnuvn , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tele gram to Titr BEE. ] The Asblaiul Trotting association uiot this evening at tbe city drug store and reorganized by electing J. A. Bowcii fcocrotary. Fundi were subscribed to put the association track ic order lor the races this season. Will Build School Houses. BEATRICE , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tele- pram to TIIC BEE. ] The school baird last evening adopted a resolution to build two additional nevr school bonscs In the city at vo.a cost of tl.1.000. The Rpfldal elcctUw therefor will be called in a few days. A Light Docket. Neb. , April 21.- [ Special to THE BEE.J District court will be in session hero next woelc. Judge NorrU will preside. There nro only fifteen cues on tbe docket. It May Give General Fremont's Heirs Irop * ertj Worth Ten Million ? . THE BIGGEST LIAR ON EARTH INSANE , Joe Mulhatton Becomes Demented iu ClilciiKo Xu Tru.st in Patent Nostrums Fit siinmons and Hall to Fight. CIIICAOO OrriCE or THIS BEE , 1 CHICAGO , April 21. i Tbo missing link in the chain of title estab lishing General Fremont' * claim to tbe island of Alcatras in San Francisco bay has been rcceircd by W. R. Corert of Fludlay , O. , who is one of the claimants under Fremont , he having furnished a part of the purchase money. This missing patt of the title Is In the form of a grant from the Mexican gor- ernraent to Plinlt Temple , the man from whom General Fremont made the purchase. The United States government now bas pos session of this Island , and Fremont's heirs are suing for its value , which Is estimated nt ? 10,000,0i . JOE XirLUATTON IN'ANE. "Joe' ' Mulhatton , the traveling salemcn's nomiueo for president dunng the last presi dential campaign , and famous througnout the country as u teller of tall stories , is locked up at the detention hospitalInsaue. Last January ho was tnrown from a street car in New Orleans , and tbo fall produced concussion of tbe brain , which produced insanity. Mr. Mulhatton has boon in the city about four days and was stopping at 373 Wubash arenue. H. B. Mulvaney , a lodge brother , found him roaming about the street iu a demented con dition , and while caring for him at his room Mulhatton drew a rerolvcr from his trunk and attempted to shoot Mr Mulvaney. Mul hatton Is a man of ample means and will probably bo scut to a private hospital lor treatment. treatment.NO NO PATENT MEDICINE THUST. The proposed combination of manufactur ers of proprietary medicines and wholesale druggists apuiust department stores and other dealers who cut tbe prices of these medicines , as recently proposed lu New York , has proved a failure. According to prominent delegates the prdmoters of the scheme discorerod that they could not oper ate tbo coupon plan without coming in con tact with the national anti-trust law and the plan was therefore dropped. They also found that sererol states have special statutes that would be violated by the" operation of tbo system. Their legal udrlsers said that it would be impossible to maintain any scheme by which sereral manufacturers could corn- bine for the mutual maintenance of tbe prices of their sereral commodities. DIDN'T CONTRACT roit CANADIANS. In anticipation of tbo threatened strike of labor unions in Chicago May 1 , a man named James was sent to Canada to engage men to take the place of the strikers iu case the threatened movement took place. But a Toronto dispatch says James became fright ened when warned by the American consul that if he carried out his plans he xrould be iclringing on the American law and left. TO MATCH riTZMMMO.XS AND HALL. Active negotiations hare been beirun by the managers and backers of Bob Fitz- simmons and Jim Hall toward arranging a match betwcon tne pair. In a day or two "Parson" Davies , on behalf of Hallwill challenge - lengo Fitzsimroons to fight for tbe biggest purse to be had , and will deposit $1,000 us a lorfcit to Insure his man's appearance in the rlup. It is thought tbo long delayed match will be arranged this weeu. NEW "t , " BOAT ) FOlt CHICAGO. Corporation Counsel Hutchlnson has Issued a permit for another elevated railroad on Halstod street between Thirty-nintb and Eighty-seventh streets. It will give to tno west side the same rapid transit facilities which are promised on the south side by the new "alloy L" road. COIUXNE'S MOTIIEH DIVOUCED. Mrs. Jennie Kimball , rvho manages her dauphtcr Corinne. was granted a dlrorco from her husband , Tbomas Flaherty , by Judge Tuley yesterday. She has not llred with Mr. Flaherty for fire years and wanted a dirorce because Mr. Flaherty was reckless in the expenditure of her money. IMAGINES HE'S HEU 1X > VEII. A parallel to the persecution ol Miss Go- brielle Greeley by Alfred H. Banks , wno im- aglnes he is to marry her , is found at Milwau kee , where C. M. Orr , a young man who holds a responsible position in a large whole sale warehouse , yesterday approached Miss Lizzie Plaukinton , daughter of tbo late mil lionaire , as she was about to leave for Chicago cage on her way to Now Mexico with her mother , and insisted on accompanying her and referred iu terms of uudispuised sat isfaction to their approaching nuptials. She remonstrated with him for a while , saying that herself and mother would much prefer to travel alone , but bo became so persistent that she was finally obliged to call an officer to detain him until the departure of tbe train. THE COMING GIGANTIC STRIKE. "On the first day of May,1' said Colonel William P. Rend , the great coal operator tea a reporter for the Evening Post today , "there will pe Inaugurated the most extensive and foimidallestriko that has ever occured in the coal mining industry of.tho country. Ten days from now over two hundred thousand miners , employed in the cool regions of Pensylranlo , Ohio , Indiana , Illinois and Iowa and other coal producing states , will almost to n man throw down their picks and unitedly demand an eight-hour day. Behind the miners tbo federation of labor stands pledged to their support. The order to suspend work to enforce this demand has already gone forth from the officers of tbe miners' national union. The mine owners avow their determination to resist this demand and fight It to the bit ter end. The lines are already tightly drawn , and a conflict , determined in its character and of the grareit consequence , not only to tbe mining interests but to the general inter ests of a large portion of the country , is now about to take place. If this strike assumes the magnitude now threatened , and should continue for a period of eren thirty days , it will do injury more widespread - spread and more serious than any strike that bas erer occurred in the United Status. The hope of nrerting this disaster alone lies in tbo briefness of the struggle. It is a question whether such a rast army of idle men can bo sustained and held together for eren a brief period of two or three woeics by the support of outside aid promised by the federated unions. " ANOTIIEIl IU1I.UOA1) COMPLICATION. Through the Alton boycott tbe Western Passenger association pot Its first block eye today. At u special meeting called to ad I- vance St. Louis , Chicago and Kansas City rates , which have been off fclnce early In January the Alton pare notice ! that under the preejt ( , condition ) 0h 0f things it couldn't agree to any such : proceedings. It Is asserted that the policy ' adopted in its fipht against the trunk lines , If successful , will In time restore these rates , but if not it will be compelled to take ain course which will further reduce all rates am tba Alton system west of Chicago between terminal points. Thl purpose , if carried nut , will precipitate a sarago rate war and disrupt the Western Passenger association. IT WAS A TAKE INTERVIEW. A New York special to the Evening Post says- Wall street has enjoyed a quiet laugn oror the reported interview with Jay Gould In which be is made to exprusi himself with a peed deal of the bravado of a bowery touph , Ho is quoted as saying ' 'I deny emphatically that 1 am trying to disrupt the West- era Traffic association. While I do not deny such a thought has entered my mind more than once , it vould not be jwllcv for me to do so. Do not think for a moment tbat I am afraid to attempt such a thing. I dare do anything. ThoAtchison and Rock Island are ofl n in print as very croat rivals. It is oil bosh. For reasonwhlchboth Manvet and Cable : can explainneither of these roads dare make a more without consulting me " There arc other remarks In tbo toino bombastic style ; which are so different from the usual language of Mr Gould that it was at once recognized as a fake , Edxrln Gould said ho was certain his father had ncrcrgiven expression to any suth statements and looked upon | It as n joke. Russell Sago said that In all tbo years of his acquaintance SBW wltb Mr. Gould ho had never beard him tain In that manner. Ho bad no hesitation in saying that Mr. Gould never uttered n word ol it , ol5i "Mr. Gould will bo back tbUVcek , " Mr. Saee continued , "and he will attend the forthcoming meellntr of the Western Traffic association. And not only that , ho Is not in faror of disrupting the association. " A NEW DAILV J'Oll OMAHA. Omaha is to hare a now nfterno'on dally , thoroughly democratic and full of western ozone. It will make its first appearance in about thirty days , and the indications are that It will tnako its presence felt In democratic ) ranks. Hon.v. . R. Vnuphnn and Hon. Goorpo C. Christopherson are hero In the Interr-st of tbo now , venture , and are making arrangements for a telegraphic service. Several democrats with means have expressed mi interest in the enterprise , and it promises to hare plenty of money behind WCOTCKN PEOPIJ. i.v cnicioo. Among the western people in Chicago today were the following : At the Palmer Sam Schwab. IR-leno , Mont ; Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Drcr , Salt Lake City. Utah ; William T. Coadj Rapid City , S. D. ; William J. Learitt , Mason City , In. j R. A. Harbord , Sioux City , la. ; Mr. and Mrs. H , R. Nissley , Lincoln , Neb. : Frank H. Scott , Fremont , Neb. : C.v. . Hubbard , Sioux Falls , S. D. At the Wellington Mrs. E. C. Babco'ck , Helena , Mont. At the Lelaud Mr. and Mrs. II. H. Hen derson , Omaha ; C. S. Vanan , Salt Lake City , Utah. At tbe Auditorium Jobn H. Green , Elmer S. Firestone , Des Molnes. la. ; O. D. Ires , A. M. Clark , Cedar Rapid , . .la.A. . D. Church ill , Helena , Mont. ; K. C. Morehouse , Omaha. At the Grand Pacific William Lannou , E. L. Lomax , Frank J. Burkley. W. J. Broatch. Omaha ; Charles W O'Neill. Wallace , Idaho : E. C Scburler , Fargo , S. D. ; Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wright , DCS Molnes. la. ; James V. Muboner , Sioux City , la. : Hon. Gilbert A , Pierce. Bismarck , N. D. At the Windsor S. E. Gleason , Council Bluffs. At the Clifton U. P. Degraff. Omaha. At the Gault C. H. Foster , F. E. La- tourett , Omaha. ATKINSON. r/tESUtEXT AT EL I'ASO. Mexicans Join ivlth Americans in Him Honor. EL PASO , Tex. , April 21 The presidential party arrived here at 10 ojclock this morning. The reception here was a perfect ovation , Americans tnd tbo Mexican representatives of President Diaz vying with each other in their efforts to honor President Harrison. The city was elaborately decorated with the American and Mexican colors , and troops of both countries were drawn up at the sta tion to receive the distinguished visitors. The party was escorted in carriages to the court house , where the visi tors were accorded 'a ' > welcome. The procession was compoicd of Mexican and American troops , Grand Army posts , confed erate veterans and civic1 organizations. The Mexican artillery fired a salute. Tbe court house , JHfixicaa consulate and other places were literally covered with brilliant decoration * . , , AV" the presidenl mounted Ihe plaCform tti Mexican military band played "Hall to lHb Chief , " while1 n Mexican battery stationed on the Mexican bank of tbo Rio Grande fireii a salute of twenty-one puns. An address of welcome was dellrered by General Malloy , after which GorernorCanlloof Chihuahua. Colonel Villaucurn , representing President Diuz , and General Baujet of the Mexican armr also spoke. President Harrison In his address said he receired with preat satisfaction tbe tributes of respect which had been broupht by the governor of Chihuahua aad the representa tives of tne army of Mf-xico. He desired to return to them , and through them to the people of Mexico and to that illustrious and progressiro statesman who presides orer her destinies , not only his sincere personal regard , but assurances of the friendliness and respect of the American porernment nud the people. "I look forward , " said he , "with interest to n larger dorelopment of our trade , to the opening of new lines of commerce and new arenues of friendsblpV We hare passed tbat year iu our history , 1 hope , when we were apgressiro and unpleasant neighbors. We do not covet the territory of any other people , but we do corot their friendship and those trade exchanges which ara mutuallv profitable. " General Stanley and his aides , who had escorted the presidential party from Galres- ton , left thorn here , being rellered bv Gen eral McCoolt and aides of tbo department of Arizona , who will accompany them to Los Angeles. Governor P.rfneo of New Mexico joined the party at this point. Arrival at Tucson. TUCSON , Ariz. , April 21. The presidential party arrived hero this evening nt 8:20. Brief stops were made at Doming , Bowie , \Vilcox and Benson. At Detning tbo president made a brief speech , In which ho referred to the disadvantages under which the people of the territories had long labored in regard to land titles and said it had been a pleasure to him to urpo upon congress the establishment of a special land , court to settle the question once for all. Ho was glad to say that the law had been en acted , and immediately upon bis return to Washington he expected to announce ' the judges of that court and set them to work so that the citizens shall certainly within two years have all these questions settled. He hoped they would then .eo an increase of popula tion that had not yet been possible and which will tend to develop great icsourccs , open up lands to settlement and make them a pros perous people. The speech was greeted with great applause. The party mot with , -a roral reception at Tuscon , the city beini brilliantly illumin ated. A salute was fired and the bills rung. After a brief reception the train left for Los Angeles. "Wholesale Grocers lu Convention. Sr. LOCIK , Mo. , April 2f. A convention of the wholesale grocers o'f smaller cities throughout the ncrthwcst is in session here to consider the old quarrel batwoon the large and small jobbers ot tobacco , the decisions reached by the larpo jobber * ' conrentlon In Chicapo in March npt being satisfactory to the small jobbers , who fear the rules would freeze them out , Train Wrecker * ' Deadly Work. BIRMINGHAM , Ala. , A nl 21. Somebody remorcd the fish-plates and caused the rails to spread , wrecking n passenger train on the Alabama & Great Southern railroad early this morning near Springrllle. The er and fireman were scalded to death , but ne of the passengers were injured. It is not known who the miscreants are. Family Poisoned by a Centipede. LITTLE ROCK , Ark. , April 21.-A family morlng from Tennessee to Texas was poi onod xrhllo In camp in Boonc county by 01a centipede being accidentally boiled In tholr coffee. The mother and two small children arc dead and the father and two children are seriously ill. Unused for Murdering u Policeman. CiuitLorrcfcVii c , Va. . April 21. William Muscoe , alias Jordan , the man who murdered u polloemau three year * ago , was Uangod this morning. Haifa Mi lion lor liuropp. NEW Yonit , April 21. Five hundred thou sand dollars In pold was ordered for ship ment to Europj today. I RUSSIA 1 < AND HIE BEHRING SEA Nothing on Escjrd at St. Petersburg to Prove ths United Stiles' Olaimi. HOW THE CZAR REGARDS THE DISPUTE , > lifTect ofa Decision on Future Commercial Probabilities How the Great Controvcrny May Be Settled. ITomiHalitnl mi li l \ Jamtn Gnrdm ST. PETcu nruo , April 21. rNetf York Herald Cable Special to THE BEE. | Blalue should make no mistake about the pasltton of Russia on tbo coming arbitration of the Behring sea question. I know the views of the government , although it would not bo fair to bold it responsible for my words. In the first place there is nothing on record here to show that Russia intended to eonrer to the United States any special rights in the open waters of Behring sea. The sale of Alaska was the result of private negotiations between Edward Stoeckl and Secretary of State Seward. Russia purposely left the question of special jurisdiction or special privileges in the sea out of the bargain. The whole matter , so far ns I can nscer tain , was intentionally put aside. Any attempt to draw Uussia out of this rajue and reserved position would hare been evaded or resisted. The Hussiaa government had met wltb little success in its efforts to estab lish eitber exclusive or partial control over the Behring sea. The question had become embarrassing and the miulttry was not anxious to incorporate or fix such a trouble some issue in a treaty of sale. The more Blaine searches for evidence on this point the more ho will bo convinced that when Alaska was sold to the United States the late czar and his ad risers ceased to regard the claim to cD.-.trol the sea as an important one. At this moment Kussiu believes that it is I in- possible to maintain a closed sea. Mr. Blaiuo has of course already abandoned that claim in most explicit languaco , but now coines the most delicate point , the right of ths United States to pro tect seals while they are passing tbrough tbe high spa from one feeding ground to another. Russia has tbe same rk-nts as the United States on her own side of the sea. Tbe moral effect of a decision In the contro versy between the United States and Great Britain trill bo to sorao extent binding on Russia. The Russian view of the matter is therefore extremely Important. I may say that while Russia regards the right of pro tecting seals even on the high seas as Inher ent in a nation to which the rookeries belong - long , this right is so modified by the inter nationally of all high seas and by the contiguity of British jurisdic tion , that the only way to close the great controrersy Is to acknowledge a limited con sultation right on the part of Great Britain and then provide for the protection of seals and the seal industry by an agreement be tween the United States , Russia and Great Brjtaiu. This is the Russian view. All other propositions are tegarded as untrust worthy , besides it must not be forgotten that the great Siberian railway which is to reach Vladirostek , will within a generation lead to a union of Alaska and Siberia by rail nt Behring straits. Russians are not blind to the fact that there will be important com mercial routes across the disputed waters In the future and It is necessary to settle all questions of jurisdiction now. As for the present arbitration , I have reason to believe Russia would bo satisfied with either the king of Sweden , or Detter still , the president of the Swiss confederation. Byrnes' Italian Decoration. ROME. April 21. [ Special Cablegram to THE BEE. ] Replying to SIgnor Imbriaul's Interpolation In the chamber of deputies today in regard to the decoration recently conferred by the kinc of Italy upon Chief Inspector Byrnes of New York , and which was declined by the latter , the Marquis di Rudinl , the prime minister , said that the decoration referred to had been conferred with the usual forms , adding that it was a tririal incident which did not merit being discussed in parliament. Signer Imbriaui , after tbo Marquis di Hudlnl bad made the above statement , said in reply that he Interpolated the govern ment upon the subject at the request of the Italian citizens of New Vork city , who were desirous that a decoration should not bo offered to a person who was prerentod by the laws of his country from receirlnp such an honor. Rudinl said that the Italian gov ernment had assured itself before hand that the decoration of Inspector Byrnes would bo permitted by the police authorities and con sequently the refusal of the inspector to ac cept it was not worthy of attention. Ijnrtl Snlihlniry on Ireland. LOXPOX , ipril 21. At a largely attended annual meeting of tbo Primrose league this afternoon Lord Salisbury in a speech said this generation must solro the Irish question. Tbo coming election , however , would not solro It , as , whlcherer way the election went , the other party would have no rest ns far as the Irish question was concerned. Parnell's succei.s would be one 01 the eroatcst blows the empire could receive and the success of the anti-Parnellites no less dangerous. Par- uell had the bj-mpalhy and money of Ameri can conspirators , while McCarthy repre sented the secular efforts of people of high spiritual rank in the Romish church. Ho bad not the slightest intention of speaklnp indig nantly of Roman Catholics , but desired to warn them of the dangers which arose from ministers of nuy religion using their posi tions as religious teachers as a means of fig uring as political leaders. Yet English elec torate was asked to place Ireland under this hybrid , .secular , ecclesiastical power. InKiilKittlinutu Hii llsli .Soldiers. LONDON , April 21. The men of the Third battalion , Grenadier guards , quartered at Chelsea barracks , this city , refused to parade this morning in full marching orders , declar ing there \vas no cause or reason for It , A number of them were put undfjr arrest and an investigation was started. In addition the grenadiers bay that , owing to the absence of their toocond battalion in Bermuda , all tbo recruits of tee grenadier guards uro sent to the First ana to the Second battalions , thus nccessltutlngcontlnuod extra drills and consequent bard work for large numbers of well trained , experienced sol diers , who ralpnt be spared thiscxtra trouble and annoyance if their officers exercised a little more Judgment and had more feeling for the men under their command. Erur since the Second battalion of the grenadier guards was ordered to Bermuda , and es pecially biuce the reports of the iruards. ' good conduct in their place of exile bare reached Eupland , popular taror has been almost en tirely on tbo side of the guards. Conferences Prove Satisfactory. LOVPONpril 21. It is currently reported that the conference * between the Newfoundland - land delegates and Lords Salisbury and Knutsford hare beou of a satisfactory char acter and promise a practical and definite agreement , both sides making concessions. Proper Policy for Germany. BEKUX , April 21. An anonymous pamph let , of which Bismarck is tuppoied to be tbo author , Is published. It U entitled "Ruin of Austria , " and among other thiujs sueguits tbnt Germany's trues ji 'ley n an alliance with Russia and Hall " : rlneo BlrtnurcK , the publication adds , d unbo.-iUitlnely allow Russia to purs * her historically mapped out route to Co ' itinople through Bulgaria If that would a - a crisis. ; ll < > tmis Xewfoundli zr FNhermen. ST. Joiixs , X. B. , April \ On Saturday some Newfoundland schc " i assembled In the bay D'Esto , detcrmlut sell herring to the fishermen of St. Pier A bnit cruiser interfered and the fisherrcsistod. , . some oi 1 the crcxr of tbo cruiser U injured. The fishermen are rioting and cateninp , cri- dontly instiirnli'd by St. . . .rro influence. The ! government has dispatched more steamers. Presented Their Credential * . iropl/rtpfif IHfl liu J.lrn'ji Oor.ton Utn < l'Jt. [ POUT Ar Puivrr , April 21. | Ncw York Hcrnid Cable-Special to THE BEE. ] Ad- mlral Gcrhardt and Minister Douglas hire presented tn President Hlppolyto the creden- tlals which empower them to trait for the cessation of Mole St. Nicholas to the United Stales for a iiural coaling station. ion .1 rxiT.ntt.txs. Proceedln > j of the State Conference in Session at Des Molne- . DES MOIVES la. . April 21. [ Special Tele gram to THE BEE. | The state Unitarian con _ ference was opened this morning bj Rer Thomas P. Byrnes of Hutnboldt , who con sidered the topic of character and spiritual ity. The resolution pas-sed at the last annual conference ' in faror of opening the world's fair on Sunday for religious serrices on t he grounds and for the study of tbe art and od- ucatioual exhibits was road and heartily en dorsed. Rer. J. H. Palmer of Odur Rapids read a paper on tbe "Objects and Methods of ' a Liberal'Suriday School , ' ' which was dls- cussed at length by others. Prof. R. E. Call of Des Molnes read a paper this afternoon on "Religious Asj > oct of Evolution , " nud Rev. A. M. Judy of Davenport preached this oreu- inc on the subject "OnWhat Grounds Church Union is Possible. ' A Scandinavian Petition. Siofi Cnv. la . April 21. [ Special to THE REE. ] The Scaudinarian residents of Sioux City and vicinity are preparing u petition to be presented to the Swedish minister at Washington for the removal of the vioo con sul's office from Dos Moines to Sioux City. This Is tbe renewal on a larger .scale of an ef fort which has been soreral times made heretofore without success Under a rule of the Swedish office In Washington only one rice consul is allowed for each state. " The petitioners for remoral of the office to Sioux City represent that 75 per cent ot the Scandi- narian population of Iowa is massed in the northwestern quarter of the state , near Sioux City , and that it Is a scrcro Inconrcniencc to them to hare to transact business through an oftlce in DCS Moines. Tbo petition will be carried directly to King Oscar If necessary. A Leon Banker Sued. DES MOIXES , la. , April 21.--fSDOcial Telo- gram to TUE BEE.J John L. Youncr , an old ' resident and for many years a prominent at torney and property owner ot Leon. la , , but now a resident of Denver , Colo. , has begun two suits in tbe United States circuit court , in Dos Moiaes against Lymau P. Sioglor , the well known banker at Leon. One case recites - cites that Youup placed n large amount of projiorty in Siegler's bauds as "trustee ; that Slepler sold over $10OtK ) worth of the prop erty and has Riven Younp no part-of that sura. Another petition charges that Slepler conspired with one \Villlam Lee to pet o judgment by default for $1,000 asrainst Youncr in c Juma e suit , and then Sicter bought the judgment and has since wrong fully sold Young's property , ostensibly to satisfy said judgment. Young acts as his own attorney , and is in the city. The Color I Ine in Church. OTTCMWA , la. , April 21. [ Special Tele gram to THE BEE.J John McCracken , the colored barber who has been stirring up the First Methodist church at Mount Pleasant , today receired notification from Bishop Joyce that the proceedings against him are Hlccro ! and that his membership cannot bo serered by pastors merely handing back his letter. This is a victory for McCracken and ill no doubt drive a large numberof tbe con gregation away. Last winter McCracken joined the church by letter , and in a few months , when certain members declared their intention of learlnp , Rev. Thorn , the pastor , returned his letter. He appealed to Bishop Joyce , with the above result. Bishop Joyce holding that tbe color line in the case would not debar him. Crusndc Against Cedar Blocks. Slot's CITV , la. , April 21. [ Special to TUB BEE. ! Sioux City taxpayers , as well as the trareling publicare forcibly reminded by the condition of the streets that reform is necessary in paring. An anti-cedar block agitation is "growing. Four years ago the city began paving with blocks , and miles upon miles of them were laid in the business heart of the city , and directly in the way of heavy hauling. On the main streets nt irreg- ular Intervals , larpo portions of the pave ment have sunk below the level. Both tbe blocks and the plankaco on which they rest have rottod. Chuck-holes begin to annoy passing vehicles. The whole pavement will hare to be renewed by next hoason. A Bold Hurjjlary. Missouni VAI.I.ET , April' ' ! . [ Special Tele- pram to THE BEE. ] A very bold burglary was committed here at an early hour this morning at the residence of F. Miles , fore man of the railroad shops. The burglar took two toirols from the clothesline , put thorn under the window to learo no tracks , pried up the window and , going through n room with a lighted lamp , secured the clothing of Mr. and Mrs. Miles. He took about fill in money nud a raluable gold watch. He was discorerod by Mr. Miles , whose child awoke and pare the alarm , but before he could be detained he madu good his escape. A Queerly Matched Couple. FOUT DOIKIU , la. , April 21. ( Special Tele gram to Tun BEE.J A queerly matched couple were married at tbe Dingmau house in Webster township. The groom , A. L. Daniels , weighs exactly 403 pounds. The bride , Miss Mary Dingman. Is a feather weight of only eighty-five pounds avoirdu pois. Xo one disputes Mr. Daniel's claim , he being the champion fat man in the state ot Iowa. Senator Shea Improving. CoLrxx , la. , April 21. I Special Telegram to Tun BEE. ] Senator Shea's condition is greatly improved. He rested well last night for the first time since bis arrival nt the Grand hotel in this place , and is taking nour ishment with a relish. His physician is greatly encouraged. Mrs. Shea Joined him here last Friday and Mr. Donovan , his part ner , is also with him. A Masonic Banquet. . Mitiociu VAIUJT , la. , April 21. [ Special Telegrcra to THE Bcn.J Trlbuno chapter No. 61 , Royal Arch Musons , conferred the Royal Arcb degree on three members this evening. After the work a grand banquet was given. A large delegation of Masons from ull points were In attendance , nearly all buing accompanied by their wires. Jumped ills Board Hill. Mifchouiii VALI.KV , fu. , April 21. [ Special Telegram to THE BEE. ] A man who has boon boarding at the Valley hotel for some tliuo skipped last night , louring bis board bill for some one else to settle. Ho was cap tured at Moudamiu and brought back by Constable ' Euncs , who ruroly lots u man gel out o'f the county. Forged HU Mother'Xumu. . MAHHUU.TOW.V , Ja. , April 21. [ Special Telegram to THE BKE. ] E. F. Smith , a tenant farmer living woit of this place , has been arrested on a charge of forging hU mother's name to a note for t-"OU. He waived examination today and Mas icleasc-d on ball. REPUBLICAN UEADS FALL , The Governor's Guillotine Gets in Its Work On Several Officials. MALLON MADE WARDEN OF THE PEN , Drs. Johnson ntul Summers Olvcn In sane A yluin Positions A Xew Soldier * ' Home Cninmnndaut Prof. llakcstraw'ti Plum. LINCOLN , Neb. , April 21. fSjioctal Tclo- prnui ! to THE BEE.J The ofllcial clearer In the hands of Gorornor Boyd has boon falling today rind the heads of some of the most prominent ; ( iflieers In the rnrlous insUtutloiii it tbo state have fallen into the basket. First and foremost , Dan Hopkins , warden of the penitentiary , is beheaded and James P. Mnllnn , sheriff of Dodge ooutit.r , is named as his successor. Sheriff Million Is a man of long experience In handling criminals , anil Governor Boyd speaks In warm tcnus con cerning his ability and fitness for the posl- tion. tion.The The next victim was Dr. Fred G. Test , superintendent of the asylum for the In curable insnno at Hastings. He Is to bo suc ceeded by Dr. G. W. Johnson , a physician of long experience and ; splendid executive ability. It is believed that Dr. Johnson will bo in his proper sphere in nls new position. Dr. Wilkinson , superintendent of the hos pital . . for the Insane at Norfolk , must go , and will give way to Dr. Henry S. Summer * , a physician reputed to bo not only a man of well-balanced mind and good business abil ity , but is also well vcrsod in the treatment of diseases of the brain. The tenure of office of W. C. Henry , com mandant of the soldiers' and sailors' home , is also to end soon. Miles Warren , a war vet eran and democrat who bas displayed peed powers in political organization , is to hav e tbo position. It is rumored that Governor boArt had intended to pi-offer the position to ex-Governor Thayer had that gentleman not made the fipht ucalust the governor. Prof. RaKcstrair , superintendent of schools in Nouraska City and democratic candidate in j , tbo last campaign for the position of su perintendent of public instruction , has boon awarded the position of superintendent of the asylum for the blina nt Nebraska Citv , vice .1. B Pannaleo. The matter of tire and police commission ers for Omaha will bo considered tomorrow probablv. There are a host of applicants for the position , and the qualifications of each applicant will be carefully considered. Joseph Kittle of Scxvard has been chosen as deputy oil inspector. Ho entered upon his duties today. John C. Jenkins , labor commissioner. Is the latest state officer deposed and i educed to the ranu of citizen. Hon. Phillip Andres , who for ths past four weeks has boon acting ns deputy to Jenkins , has been appointed to the position made vacant by Jenkins' removal. Mr. Andres is a i-esident of Omaha and one of the best known Germans in the state. Ho has been president of the NebrasKa turnbo- zirk , and. was a member of the legislature four years ago. He was the author of tbo bill that created the office to which ho has been elevated. Fcstiier Gets the BiRjjest Plum. LINCOLX , Neb. , April 21. fSponinl to Tan Bnc. ] The ttate printing board mot today nt the capital and awarded tbo state printing for the next two years as follows : Two thousand copies each of the senate and h'ouso journals and four Issues of the supreme court calendars to the Festner printing company , Omaha. The revenue blanks and session laws to the State Journal company , Lincoln , volume 4 , f > , 0 , 7 end 8 of the supreme court reports to Pace , Williams & North , Lincoln. New Keci-claries Chosen. LINCOLN , Neb. , April 21. fSpecial Telo- gnun to THE BEE.V. ] . A. Dilworth of Hastings , .T. W. Johnson of Lincoln , and Senator Jasper N. Koontz of Hayes county hare been chosen by the state board of transportation to succeed Messrs. Garber Gilkeson and Gilchrist as secretaries. lien Cowtlory Resigns. LINCOLN , Neb. , April 21. [ Special Tele gram ( to THE BLK.I Ben Cowdery. assistant secretary of state , bas resigned his position , to 1 tnke effect May ] . Secretary Allen will announce J his successor In a day or two. The new appointee will undoubtedly be a travel ing j man. A 1I181HH' JCEKJGXfl. His Opposition to Female Suffrage : flakes Him Unpopular. CHEYENNE , Wyo. , April 21. [ Special Telegram - gram to THE BEE.J Rev. D. F. Rader , Methodist bishop of Wyoming , has resigned through pressure brought to boar against him on account of his opposition to woman suffrage. San Francisco Wheat Market. SUN FiUNCitco , Cal. , April 21. ( Special Telegram to THE BEE. | The local wheat inarKet rose to fcl.931 this morning , but the fooling was easier later in the day. Some heavy transactions took place on 'change and the shorts seemoi quite as active as the longs. A rumor on the street to the effect that a broker hod fiiilod developed the fact that S. W. Sears , a member of the board , had been caught short and that some of his contracts had been bought in. It could not bo terrnod a failure , all his engagements hav ing been filled to dute. Under the existing arrangements It is almost Impossible for brokers to fall for any great amount. He I ? compelled to cover hit. margins by cash pay ments us the market advances or declines , and if the rules of tne exchanpe were carried out , the money would be deposited In the bank subject to call on settlement of account. Suicide of an Unknown. NEW YOHK , April 21. [ Special Telegram to THE BEE.I A man , apparently thirty years of age and a laborer , jumped into tba North river and 1 o'clock this tnornln and was drowned. His clothing was found on the pier nt tbe foot of West Seventeenth streets. There was a letter U. one of his pockets which said his name was Hooert Tove , and that all his money and clpareties wore gone. Along , side of his clothinp , In hU orurturned hat , was tbe end of a cigarette. The body was not rocorerod. Ponds at a Premium. CIICTCXXE , Wyo.ipril ? ! . [ Special Tele , pram to THE BKn.J The Chejouue City water viaduct and viator funding bonds were bold today to a Philadelphia banking bouse nt a premium of one-half of 1 per cent. Tha premium and bonds amount to fJl'lKK ( ) , made necessary by tbe building of a viaduct which is almost complete over tbo Union Pacific tracks bore , and by the enlargement of the water system to meet the requirements of the Union Pacific shops. THE rur OmuJtn < tncl Vicinity Fair ; rtaUonary temjicivturc. Far Kclirarka and Jou'a Fair ; ti i Ihu'ttterly trinttti i > fttJl < muntrmjicralurc , ticc\l \ ( t : tcuiern luwa ella > illu cooler. Fur Suuth Dnt , < ita Fair ; uttteilu ttottonarv ttinjxralurc. The Fire Kecord. ST. Lot-if. Mo. , April'-- ! lintly tbU more , ing the Carbon warehouse ut Howard btlnng- iug to the St. LouU tmeliliifr and refining company , and the copper \rurehouvo ndjoln- int' Luruod , la-siiif u lost of