REFUSES PROMOTION. SENATOR ALLEN DECLINES PRESIDENTIAL HONORS. Be Prefers to Serve in the Banks Where He Can Do the Most Good—Expresses Gratification at the High Commenda tion Accorded Him, bat Must Decline to Stand as Presidential Candidate for . -His Party. Allen Leaves the Presidential Field. ' Tiixcoi.x, April 8.—United States Sen ator William V. Allen positively de clines to become a candidate for the presidential nomination on the popu list ticket. The decision was commu nicated to Governor Holcomb on March 24. The letter was in reply to a re quest from the governor for a state ment of the senator's position. A great many letters have been received by Senator Allen from influential populist politicians in other states prior to and since the letter tvas written. In con sequence the letter to the governor has been held in the hopes that Senator Alien would reconsider his purpose. He has been stoutly urged to do so since declining to Governor Holcomb, but he absolutely refuses to consider. His letter of declination is as follows: Washington, March 24, 1896.—Hon. Silas A. Holcolmb, Lincoln, IN’eta.: My Dear Governor—I have just been read ing the very pleasant things said of me in connection with the populist nomin ation for the presidency, in your recent interview published in the press dis patches, for which please except my thanks. The favorable mention of my name with the high office of president of the United States by tha chief ex ecutive of my own state, who is him self able and well qualified by educa tion, temperament and experience to fill the exalted position, possesses double value and is truly gratifying. I have not been unconscious, for several months, that a strong senti ment existed in the populist party throughout the nation favorable to my nomination, and I will not disguise from you that it has given me much pleasure to know that my services in the United States senate have been in strumental in prompting the use of my name in that connection. I have also observed quite an extensive discussion of the matter in the public press, and I have been the recipient of hundreds of letters asking me if I would be a can didate for the nomination, or accept it if tendered me. Fully realizing that ordinarily it is to be considered indelicate to either ac cept or decline a nomination that has not been tendered, still I feel that the time has come when, in the interest of the party, I should speak openly and frankly, as I desire above all things to promote the interest of the populist party, and by that means the interest of my country. Deeply conscious that it would be a distinguished honor to be the standard bearer of a great political party, founded upon the principles of eternal justice and right, a party that must, in my judgment, soon succeed to the administration of onr national gov ernment, 1 nevertheless deem it unwise to permit my name to be used as a can didate. I think every true citizen should, at this time, consult the interests of the country and not his own personal de sire. I do not feel that my experience has been such as to warrant me in be ing a candidate for the nomination, or in accepting it if it should be tendered me. There are many older and abler men in the party than I am, highly well qualified o make the race, and I feel confident that I can do the cause great er good by remaining where I am, fighting in the ranks for success, than by accepting the nomination if it should be tendered. The welfare of the party, and, therefore, the welfare of the coun try, is to be consulted at all times; prin ciples count for everything, and men for nothing, in our struggle. . Permit me also to say in this connec tion that there are personal reasons why 1 should not be a candidate, among which is the important fact that I have a family of children whose education must be looked after at this time, and who need my personal super vision more now than they have ever needed it before, or will ever need it again, and I must not permit myself to imperil their interests for my own pro motion. Profoundly grateful to my fellow citizens of the state and nation for the flattering mention of my name in con nection with the highest oflice on earth, I sincerely trust that hereafter attention will not be centered on me, but on some gentleman better qualified to discharge the duties of the position in the event of an election, and that wisdom will characterize the forma tion of our platform and the nomina tion we may make. I have the honor to be, very truly your friend, < William V. Ai.lkx. A Fiendish Outrage. Washington, Alo., April 8.—One of the most horrible crimes ever com mitted in the history of Franklin county occurred at Mozell, a small town in the southeastern part of this county Saturday night. William Robinson, a farm hand of that vicini ty. criminally assaulted little Bertha Zumwalt, aged 11 years, which came very near causing her death. Robin son was arrested and at a preliminary hearing pleaded guilty to the charge. Be was taken to Union to jail in de fault of a {5,000 bond to await the action of the grand jury. Excitement runs high in the vicinity and no doubt Robinson will receive the full penalty of the law. Election Fraud, at Victor. . Victor, Col., April 6.—Many deputy sheriffs arrived here on a special train from Cripple Creek this morning for the purpose of arresting voters alleged to be illegally registered. The move is taken in the interest of the citizens' {Republican) ticket. The deputies made over forty arrests before day light, and twenty-two were taken to Cripple Creek. At if:30 o’clock James Doyle, People’s candidate for mayor, made a speech in which he requested the crowds on the streets to disperse, and they did so. The local officials resent any interference by the sheriff’s office. WILL THE PRESIDENT ACT? The Joint Cuban Resolutions Sent to the White House. Washington, April 8.—The Senate concurrent resolutions on the Cuban question were delivered to Private Secretary Thurber this morning by Mr. Platt, one of the executive clerks of the Senate. Later in the day they will be sent to the State department, as the law requires that such resolu tions shall be printed in the book of 1'J'vs annually published by the de partment. Ordinarily concurrent res olutions are not forwarded to the President, as they do not require his signature, but these resolutions were sent to him as tbe Armenian resolu tions were, because they express the opinion that he should tender the of fices of the United States to SDain for the recognition of Cuban independ ence, and are, therefore, a direction to him in so far as Congress can direct the President in such a proceeding. Secretary Olney went early to the White house and remained in close consultation with the President for some time. This caused the general circulation of a report that the two were engaged in the preparation of a special message to Congress. Some assert that the President will do nothing at present, at least, while others are confident that he will give effect to the expression of the Senate and House by issuing a proclamation recognizing Cuban belligerency, and a few declare the conviction that he will go the Senate and House one bet ter and recognize Cuban indepen dence. Those who predict non-action on the executive’s part are largely in the majority. Nearly all who profess the belief that Mr. Cleveland will be heard from base their opinion upon a statement made by Mr. Hitt, chair man of the Foreign Affairs committee, during the debate on the resolutions. When Mr. Hitt was asked as to what would be the effect of the resolutions in case the President took no notice of them, he said they would have no effect, but he averred that he had every confidence that the President would not ignore a decided expression of the American people through their representatives; that he would be recreant to his trust if he did. It is argued that Mr. Hitt very likely had some assurances on which to predi cate his opinion as to the reception the resolutions would meet at the j White house. | LIEUTENANT-GENERAL. Tbe House Committee Favors Revival ot the Rank. Washington, April 8.—The House committee on military affairs to-day decided to report favorably the follow ing resolution to bestow the rank of lieuteuant general on General Nelson A Miles. Resolved, etc., That the grade of lieutenaut general be and the same is hereby revived in the army of the United States in order that when, in the opinion of the President and Sen ate, it shall be deemed proper to ac knowledge the distinguished services of the major general commanding the »rmy, rendered in tbe volunteer army luring the late civil war and in command of expeditions against hostile Indians in the frontier States and Territories, the grade of lieu tenant general may be specially con ferred; provided, however, that when the said grade of lieutenant general ’hall have once been filled and be come vacant, this joint resolution shall thereafter expire and become of no effect; provided, further, that nothing in this resolution shall in crease the number of general officers if the army.” The vote* was 8 to 4 in favor of the •esolntion._ _ SPAIN DEFIANT. Action of Congress Diminishes Chances for Caban Autonomy. London, April 8.—The Times pub lishes a Madrid dispatch which says: “The hope that Wcvler would obtain some decided advantage over the rebels before the final vote of the American Congress must now be abandoned, It is quite cer tain the Spanish nation will unhesitatingly refuse to accept the United States’ dictation, no mat ter how far public opinion favors such reforms in Cuba as would put an end to the reoellion. No Spaniard will be found to venture such an opinion. Even the Republicans would only ask for Cuban autonomy in altered cir cumstances. It is an open secret that the Liberal leaders would consent to such radical reforms as would amount to autonomy if .the United States abandoned its present policy. Senor Castelar would consent to the fullest concessions provided Spain’s sovereign rights were secured. ’’ IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT. Des Moines, April 3.—Patents have been allowed to Iowa inventors as follows: To II. Mendenhall and P. B. Davis, of Audubon, for important im provements relating to a feed trough for animals, for which patent No. 339,915 was issued to the said Menden hall April 13, 1886. To J. W. Terman, of New Sharon, for a composition for purifying and preserving butter, sweet milk, etc., and destroying bacteria or other micro-organisms therein. Rancid butter treated therewith and sterilized thereby is said to be as good and sweet as fresh, butter. Valuable information about obtaining, valuing and selling patents sent free to any address. Printed copies of the drawings and specifications of any United States patent sent upon receipt of 25 cents. Our practice is not restricted to Iowa and inventors in other states can have our services on same terms as the Hawkeyes. Thomas G. and J. Ralph Obwio, Solicitors of Patents. SILVERITES WON. Fourteen Missouri Democratic Conven tions Stand by White Metal Men. St. Louis. Mo., April 6.—Cole, Sa line, Macon, AtchisoD, Linn, Ran dolph, Marion, Carter, Schuyler, Fay ette, Calloway, Taney, St. Francois and Knox County Democratic conven tions yesterdav chose free silver dele gates to the Sedalia convention, with instructions to vote for only 16 to 1 delegates to the Chicago convention. Stone, Bland. Cockrell hnd Vest were indorsed for delegates-at-large by many of the conventions. : BIG SUMS SET ASIDE. ! _ ‘ LIBERAL APPROPRIATION FOR WORKS OF DEFENSE. . A Total of •11,334,000 Authorized for Gan and Mortar Batteries, Sites for Fortifications, Sea Walls and Embank ments. Torpedoes for Harbor Defense, I Etc.—The Report of Congressman | Hainer of Nebraska. Millions for Defense. Washington, April 11.—The House committee on appropriations to-day reported the bill for fortifications and other works of defense, for their ar mament and for heavy ordnance for trial and service for the fiscal year which begins next July. It carries specific appropriations amounting to $5,842,000, and in addition authority is given to the secretary of war to make contracts for the further ex penditure of $5,542,000 by the engineer and ordnance departments, making a total authorized expend iture of $11,384,000. The war depart ment estimates, on which the bill is based, amounted to $8,045,600 The report accompanying the bill made by Mr. Hainer of Nebraska says: “During the Forty-ninth Congress no appropriations were made on account of fortifications, their maintenance or armament, and for the twelve fiscal years from 1875 to 1880 inclusive the appropriation on this account aver aged only $540,750 per annum, and only $463,500 per annum for the fourteen years including 18^ and 1888, for which two fiscal years no speci fic appropriations were made. The bill reported contains appropriations in continuance of the policy adopted by the Fiftieth Congress, and by the Fifty-first, Fifty-second and Fifty third Congresses. The appropriations by said acts for the. eight fiscal years 1889-:89o aggregate $22,469,224, or an average of $2,811,128 per annum.” The principal appropriations in the present bill are as follows: Gun and mortar batteries $5,260,000; sites for fortifications $250,001;, preservation and repair of fortifications $50,000, sea walls and embankments $17,975, tor pedoes for harbor defense $100,000, ar mament for fortifications $5,502,673, proving ground, Sandy Hook, N. J., $38,000, Watertown, Mass., arsenal $13,500, ordnance and fortifications board $100,000. DEFENDED HIS RELIGION. Representative Fltzgeiald Attacks tbe A. P. A. Washington. April 1The District of Columbia appropriation bill, jwhich was recommitted early in March, after a protracted fight against appropria tions for private and sectarian char itable institutions, was brought into the House yesterday, with the specific appropriations stricken out, and con taining in lieu thereof an appropria tion of a lump sum for charities to be expended under the direction of the District commissioners, with th'e pro viso that no part of the appropriation should go to institutions in ecclesias tical or sectarian control. The fea ture of the debate was a vigorous at tack on the A. IJ. A. by Mr. Fitzgerald (Democrat) of Massachusetts. “It has been stated,” said he, “that members of the A. P. A. organization never made any opposition to the ap priations for these institutions until the night before, and then they bom barded the committee room and in sisted upon the appropriations for these institutions being stricken out. “The animus of this organization,” he proceeded, “is well known. Mem bers of the House have been impor tuned not in the interest of justice, of freedom or of a broad spirit of lib erality and Americanism, to oppose this bill, but because it appropriated money for Catholic institutions. I stand upon this floor born and bred a Homan Catholic, and proud of it, and I deny the right of any secret, cath bound organization to come before the legal representatives of the people and by its dark, deep, underhand methods, seek to deprive me ana the members of the religion which I pro fess of the honest rights and privi leges and dues of American citizen ship. SENATOR hill ivioDEST. Ihe New Yorker Decline* to Declare Himself a Presidential Candidate. Nkw York, April ll.—Senator David B. Hill arrived in town last night from Washington, accompanied by Congressman Walsh, who has come home to bury his little daughter. Mr. Hill talked freely on various subjects, including the Raines lavr, but he would not say whether he would be a candidate for the presi dency. “There are so many candi dates, you know. There is nothing in the statement that 1 am to take charge of the Democratic campaign in New York State. Notiiing has been done yet, and I can not just now say when the State convention will be held. What may happen I can not foresee, but I know nothing of taking up the management of the party in this State at present.” Contest Claims Cut Materially. Washington, April 11.—House Elec tions Committee No. 3, in pursuance of its policy of reducing the claims for expenses in contested cases, has reached a decision in the cuse of fif teen contestants and contestces. The total amount asked for was $31,!>52, and that allowed $17,776. The law provides for an allowance of $2,000 for expenses in contested eases, and it is understood to be the purpose of the committee to in no case approve of claims for more than the statutory amount.__ SPANISH TEMPER COOLER. People and Paper* Cheered by European Sentiment. Madrid, April 11.—A better feeling prevails, especially among the jour nalists and the politicians, because of the sympathy for Spain displayed by the press of Europe, and especially of France. Resides, official telegrams from the Spanish legation in Wash ington assure this government that President Cleveland will take no ac tion on the Cuban resolution adopted by Congress and will not move at all in the matter until the war in Cuba takes some decisive turn. A FATHER’S CRIME. Shoots Kb Daughter and Her Lover and , Kills Himself. HOUSTON, Tex., April 11.—At Milli can, Texas, a few minutes after 3 o’clock yesterday morning, John lirooks shot and killed his daughter, Mollie Brooks, seriously wounded her sweetheart, A. C. Worrels, and then committed suicide. Worrels and Miss Brooks were lovers and had made up their minds to marry in opposition to the wishes of the young woman’s father. IVhen the north bound Central train, due here at 2:03 a. m., stopped at the station the young people were there ready to get aboard and run away. Worrels helped Miss Brooks upon the first step of the platform, and just ns she got up her father, who stepped from the other side of the car, flrod upon her, shooting her through the right breast, the bullet passing through her body. She fell backward into the arms of her lover, with the words: “Oh, Arthur, father has killed me,” and immediately expired. As Worrels bent down to lay her on the plutform, Brooks fired upon him under the car,the ball passing through his neck and making a serious and probably fatal wound. After the shooting Brooks, who has been employed at the rock quarry of Green & Olive, went to the quarry and tried to borrow a pistol, but could not get one. He then went to the pow der house, secured a box of dynamite and going away about 100 yards sat down upon it and applied 'a match. A terrific explosion followed, which tore him to pieces, not enough frag ments being gathered up to fill a cigar box. A FAMILY EXTERMINATED. A Michigan Attorney Kill* Hla Wife, Three Children and Himself. Pentwater, Micb., April 11 —When neighbors went to the house ot H. B. Minchall, a local insurance agent and attorney, this morning, they could not get in. Officers were sent for and broke in the door. Mrs. Alinchall was found lying on the floor of the sitting room with a bullet hole in her temple. Near her was the dead body of her daughter Ruby, about 10 years old. In the corner of the same room lay M.inchall, an empty revolver clutched in his hand. Lie, too, was dead. In an adjoining bedroom were found the bodies of George, aged 4, and his in fant brother. They were in bed to gether, and death had evidently come upon them while they slept. The motive in Minchall's crime is still a mystery, but it is expected that the inquest now in progress will clear the matter up. Minchall came here three years ago from Chicago. FREE COINAGE PLANS Silverltes to Dictate Terms In the Chi cago Convention. Washington, April 1], — Senator Harris, in discnssing the free silver movement, said: “The committee of which I am chairman Is in receipt of abundant in formation from the various states to justify my assertion at this time that the free coinage people will enter the Chicago convention with a pronounced majority, such a majority as will dic tate terms from the start. These terms will be unchangeable. They will be free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, and the candidate must stand squarely upon the plat form. There will be no surrender. As masters of the field, we shall write the platform and name tffe candidate.” MAYBR1CK CASE AGAIN. Hr. Bherman Objects to Any Action by > the Senate on the Resolution. Washington, April 11.—In the Sen ate to-day Mr. Call presented a joint resolution concerning the imprison ment of Mrs Maybrick and requesting that the President intervene with the British authorities toward securing her release. “Vhat ought not to be introduced here, and I move to lay the resolution on the table,” interpose^ Mr Sher man. “The Senate of the United States has no jurisdiction over the subject.” On a viva voce vote Mr. Sherman’s motion appeared to prevail, but Mr. Call asked for a roll call, and then began a speech in opposition. There upon Mr. Sherman said that he would a&sent to a reference of the resolution to the judiciary committee, and this was agreed to. A NEGROS CRIME. Suicide Committed While Under Pundit for Attempted Murder. Leavenwoktit, Kan., April :i.— George Owens.colored,employed as sta bleman by an officer at Fort Leaven worth, attempted, with probable suc cess, to murder Cora Boston, a young colored woman employed at the of ficers’ mess at the post, on Shawnee street, a few paces from the police station, yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Owens then ran west on Shawnee street, with Captain Murphy of the police force and others in close pur suit. While crossing a pasture a half mile away Owens, being hard pressed, cut his throat with the razor he had used on his sweetheart a few minutes before, almost decapitating himself. The negro had sworn to kill Cora Boston because of jealousy. Tennessee Derby. Memphis, Tenn., April l!. — The Tennessee Derby was won here yes terday by Dr. McLean's brown gelding Bercluir. The day was an ideal one for racing and the crowd numbered about 9,000. Ruth Cleveland Has Measles. Washington, April 11.—The measles •; ' r-: $ WANT CLEVELAND AGAIN. HoTtmint to Nominal* Him » Third Tima—New Tork Balia tha Cry. New York, April 9.—The World print* a double leaded editorial in which it asks whether the logic of the political situation that has led the Republican masses to support McRin ley will. not compel the nomination of Cleveland by the Democrats. The paper says: ‘‘The World does not assert that this is so. It raises the question.. It invites discussion of it. So far as the World is concerned in thU matter, it is entirely impartial, judicial and im personal. It has no special partiality for Mr. Cleveland, personally, as he will probably admit. It has nothing to take back. But the question is not of the past. It is a question of the future. “Upon the issues of the present and future, not of the past, the World is just as free and sincere in suggesting that Mr. Cleveland seems to be the only logical candidate as it has been fearless and faithful in admonition and criticism whenever it has believed him to be wrong. “It is idle and might prove very un wise to ignore the fact that there is a deep-seated and widely prevalent prej udice among our people against any third term for any president. But it is still a question whether any un founded fear and prejudice ciui weigh at least against the force of events and the logic of circumstances " 4-| S Hew Mexico's Admission Favored. Washington, April 10.—The House committee on territories voted 0 to 4 in favor of reporting the bill for the admission of New Mexico as a State. Those in favor of the bill were Scran ton, Perkins, Lefever, Avery, Hadley and Cooper. Those against were Knox, Taft, Lowe and Owens Mr. Harris of Ohio was paired with Mr. Harrison of Alabama and Turner of Virginia was not present. British Boslasss Inerssslag. London, April 10.—The board of trade returns for the first quarter of the present year show that the im ports have amounted to 9561,470,710, against 9504,189,300 for 1896. Exports for the first quarter of 1890 were 9306, 165,215, against 9303,001,805 for last year at the same time. Report of Crop Conditions. Washington, April 9.—The Weather bureau has resumed weekly publication of crop conditions The bulletin Issued yesterday says: Over the central and Northern portions of the country the season is generally from two to three weeks late, in consequence of which farm work has been correspondingly delayed. In the Southern States the season is also backward, but not so late as in the more Northern districts, while in Colorado, it is more advanced than usual. Bar Bond of No Tala*. St. Jobkph, Ma, April 10.— Mrs. Barbara Pankau, the aged woman charged with manslaughter by emus ing the death of Mary Rouskis’ infant child, has escaped to Germany. Mrs. - f Psnkau was released a few weeks ago ' on bond, and it has been discovered that the bond is worthless Died Vhlli Bis Boaaa Was Banking. Kinoman, Kan., April 10 —As Will iam Milford, a pioneer farmer, living plx miles west of this city, was return* ing home in company with some neighbors his home was discovered to be on fire. They all ran some die* tance, when Milford staggered and fell dead. The home and contenta were destroyed. Is Cecil Bhodes Dead? London, April 10.—There were ru mors on the stock exchange to-day that Cecil Rhodes, formerly premier of Cape Colony, who has been suffer ing' from fever in Matabeleland, is dead. This rumor caused a decline in the company's securities Officials of the British Chartered company dis credit the rumor. Crain's Successor a Sound Money Man. Houston, Tex., April 10.—Rndolph f Kleberg of Cuero, sound money Demo crat, is.elected to succeed the late W. G. Crain as Congressman from the Eleventh Texas Congressional district by about 3,000 plurality over Law horn, Populist. Farrelljr Nominated for Congress. Chanutk, Kan., April 10.—The Dem ocratio convention of the Third Con gressional district was held here yes terday. W. H. Swansell was chair- ^ man. Hugh P. Farrelly, of Chanute, J was nominated for Congress by accla mation.