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3 . t I 1 1 iTftn liniT unnm .itmaa-i ! n ' n an State Meeting at Grand Island Large REPORT OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. Attecdance Moch Enthusiasm Interesting DiscussioBS President Fine John H. Powers Makes Address The Insurance Meeting a Success. SEVERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MADE. jM Gsaxd Island, Dec. 20. Special. Crand Island is just now receiving such a visitation as received three years ago. Nebraska for the first time realiz ed the exister.ee and vast magnitude of the Farmers' Alliance. Of course this meeting does not attract the attention A that did, but it is nevertheless a gather JiBg of great magnitude and importance Atthi3 meeting (Tuesday morning) the hotels are crowded with alliance men, who are busy shaking hands, talk ing and laughing over the experiences of the past and prophesying great things for the future. Am.Nng the alliance leaders present may be mentioned. President Powers, General Van Wyck, Dr. Brooks of Cook J. H. Edmisten of Lexington, S. C, Fairchild, Asst. State Lecturer, B. F Pratt (who has his voice with him) J. A. Hogg, one of the old liners from v. Buffalo county; B. F. Allen chairman of the executive committee; W. F. Wright jst. State Lecturer; J. V. Wolfe; C. H irtle, J. M. Thompson, M. M.Halleck J Merrick. R. T. Chambers, of Lan- "caster: Fred Jewel of Platte, Allen Boot, J. B. Komine. A number of members and ex-mem bersof the legislature are present among whom may be mentioned, J.N. Uaron, rfrJ Qannrita whn la A (rood rlaal tAlltftd , v " 1 " O ' ' or speaker of the next house, f. II. ,B ,rry of Greeley, Smith of Holt; Stev ens of Fillmore, Williams oi jonnson who was lately defeated by 4!) votes, G A. felton of Nuckolls, J. B. Stewart of York. lbe firs 5 meeting was the insurance . meotinsr of Monday evening. It was very satisfactory and success! ul. A re port of it has been written up by Mr. 3vigart. At ten o'clock this morning the alli ance proper, was called to order by 1 1 ! .1 . . . 1 . ..-. r.nannti Vttf aplain Brady, committees were ap- ointed and preliminary businese at tended to. Between 200 and 6W are The address of President Powers re ceived marked attention. He reviewed the past year in the history of the alii nce, the St. Louis industrial confer ence and its results, and the Omaha convention and its platform. He adhered to the doctrine that the alliance is an educational order. It has work to do which cannot be delegated 'safely to a political party. The order needs a mauual or text oook to secure ystematic thoughtand discussion. The meetings of the order should be con- mued and incouraged ana supported, In regard to legislation, state and national, the president urged the redue tion of railroad freight rates, the amendment of the Australian ballot system, some relief, if possible, from the present usury abuses, a government postal telegraph system, ana that wmch he considered oi the greatest impor tance at the present time, a grand trunk railroad owned and operated by the government running from the Dakotas to the gulf, in order to stop the east enriching itself on the west. After en couraging mutual insurance he closed, saying: ''Duty has brought usothua far. The voice of the people cries onward. Just ice points upward and onward, and liberty hold out toward us a glorious crown. Let us revive eur courage and renew our strength, for in the end our -success is sure." The annual election of officers was held Wednesday evening. J. H. Powers of Hitchcock, was re-elected president; W. A. Poynter of Boone, vl vnresident: J. M. Thnmnsnn nf Lancaster, secretary and treasurer; S. t G. Fairchild of Antelope, state lecturer. The new executive committee is com posed of B. F. Allen, chairman, of Cas?, Allen Root of Douglas, H. B. MeGraw of Adams, P. H. Barry of Greeley and Clark Olds of Box Butte. Only One Ahead. Aurora, Neb., Deo. 21. The tak ing of testimony in the case of John A. Whltmore against Fred Newberry VSegan Monday morning. Newberry lias a majority of one according to the ' -e turn s, but it is shown that in one precinct a vote ior wmtmore was re jected simply because the voter, in marking his ballot, had made a straight mark instead of a cross oppo site the names of the persons for whom he intended to vote. In another in stance the voter had made a mistake In marking the electoral ticket, and the judges rejected the entire ticket. In still another instance a man had written his name on the back of his ..ticket and the ballot was rejected on this account. If these votes are count. Vrt fn Whit ti .! 1 a T - J Jill a - AY. A A are claims made on both sides of il legal votes having been cast. Whit more specifies three persons in his no tice whom he alleges voted for New. berry who were not entitled to vote, and it seems that all three of the par ties left the county immediately aftar Jhe election. i . Collar Bone Broken. Grand Island, Neb., Dec. 21. Mrs. John L. Wlndolph fell down a stairway at her home in this city Mon day night, breaking her collar bone in two places and splitting one of the ears. She was unconscious for three hours, but was resting easily yestert flay. A 1g Broken. 1 fc- . 1-1 ,T , NEBRASKA VJITT, IN6D., JUeC. 521. like first coasting accident of the sea- ton occurred Aionaay. A ten -year-old Id of Mr. Carley was knocked down by a bob-sled and his right leg broker bc!ow th'nee. M ; " , ... ... ' ' n 11 i! ilr VOL. IV. Wmhoo Notea. Wahoo, Neb.. Dec. 20. The Saun ders county teachers' association held a very interesting and profitable ses sion here last Saturday. Miss Patter ion, of the Northwestern Journal of Education, Lincoln, read an able papet on geography. President Clemmons, of the Fremont normal, was present and gave valuable aid In the discus sion. The police t ve at last captured one of the burglai-s who have been visiting the city. He hails from South Omaha, but it is hoped to add him to Lincoln's growing population. The ladies Columbian club is deter mined to have Saunders county repre sented at Chicago, and by entertain ments have quite a sum of money ready to invest in something to adver tise the county and state. The celebrated Case suit for slan der was retried at the present term of court and a verdict of $4,000 found for the plaintiff. Murdered His Mistress Omaha, Dec. 20 The trial of George Faust, charged with the mur der of his mistress, Laura Day, began today in the criminal branch of the district court . At the time of the killing Faust tried to cut his own throat and nearly succeeded in ending his own life. He has fully recovered. however. The state will attempt to prove that the killing of the girl was premeditated; that Faust lay in wait for her and shot her because she made complaint to the police that he had stolen a watch riven her by another lover. The mother, step-father and haif brother of the victim of the mur derer were present in the court room, and the first two will be put upon the witness stand by the state. Won't Work. Ponca, Neb., Dec. 20. The Ponca Waterworks have been the source of considerable annoyance to both the contractors and the citizens. When first put in operation it was found thai almost every joint of the piping leaked and would have to be soldered. After this was done the cement in the reser voir dissolved and a new coat became necessary. This was put on and pump ing was again resumed until yesterday morning, when the wall of the reser voir around the main gave way and the water went tearing down the street. No damage was done further than to the system. Robbed a J. P. Fairmont, Neb., Dec. 20. The real estte office of George Maxfield and Jus tice of the Peace J. G. McFadden was visited by burglars Sunday night and everything plundered. The thieves forced a window in the south end of the building and went through all the desks, but found nothing but papers. It is thought the thieves are the same who robbed the postofflce when it oc pied the building and that they had not learned of the removal. Twelve Feet of Water. Ponca, Neb., Dec. 20. A break in the water works reservoir occurred last night, there being twelve fact of water in the reservoir at the time. The mains were immediately opened, let ting the water still in the reservoir run into the sewers and from there into Adway creek. Small damage was done to property, as but few houses stood in the path of the water from the leak. "Falline Star.' Table Rock, Neb., Dec. 20. A Very brilliant meteor or aerolite, passed over here at an early hour yesterday morning and exploded with a loud noise to the far north. It was light as day for several minutes and the trail where it first started looked like a huge brilliant comet for som minutes, gradually fading away. For Extorting Money. Omaha, Dec. 20. In the United States district court yesterday after noon the case against W alter C. Leigh tv was called. Lelghty is under in dictment for using the mails to extort money by threats from It. C. Outcalt of Lincoln. The defense be that some one in the Lincoln postofflce did the work. Dangerous Slide. Plattsmouth, Neb., Deo. 20. Dan Atwood, the 15-year-old son of S. H. Atwood of this city, while coasting last night, was struck by a traverse and thrown upon his head. He remained in a comatose condition for twenty four hours. No bones were broken, and he is rapidly recovering. "Isn't yonr wifs afraid to drive thnl horse?" "Hot at all. It's the people she meets who are scared." LINCOLN. NEB.. THURSDAY. AFTER THE KANSAS HOUSE. I Plii!iM Scheming to Secure Control of ltoth Ilran.4is of the Leg'lurntare. Topeka. Kan., Dec. 21. The Popu list editors who are in Topeka to-day to attend the meeting of the Reform press association, show lively interest in Lhe house and if their opinions are the reflex of local sentiments in vari ous parts of the state, ther seems t. prevail the belief that the house Iz to be organized by the Populists. No one seems to know bow it is to be done V. J. Close, Governor-elect La sell ing's private secretary, speaVft- of the matter, said: "The state central committee has the subject in charge. Nothing of a revolutionary character will be done, however. Oui first plan will oe logo into the supreme court as has already been published and ask for an injunction against certain mum tiers who were not fairly elected. Failing in that, the committee has another plan and I don't exactly know its nature and for the present it is a secret" That there is substance to the talk and hopes of the editors is proved by an admission of Chairman lire id en' thai at noon that he had been in con feteuce with Judge V. C. Webb,j;i .s frank Doster and (i. V. Clemens. When asked how many contests there would be, Jireidenthal said he did not know as the time for til. ng contests had not yet expired. So far ten have been set on foot While Judge Webb, BrcidenUial, Judge Doster and Clemens xvcre in conference this morning they had un der consideration papers to be fiie.l in the supreme court in the contested cases. The first case will probably be that of Rice against liallinger,. known as the '"Coffey county case. H.The .exact nature of the proceedings is not " kftjwa, but among tne aeien iants to be nameu is the state board of canvassers, and the objijet is believed to be to hang up all the contested members so as to jve the Populists a majority. Regardless of the announce... it that Railroad Commissioners Anthony and .Mitchell have legal advice that the executive council cannot turn them out of office before their terms expire, the Populists are making prep arations to remove them and give their places to men of their own faith. The latest candidate to appear is Charles L Short, a Santa Fe conduct or running between Topeka and Kan sas City who wants Commissioner Mil hel's place. The order of Rail way Couductors and the Railway Em ployes club have taken up Short's cause. State Printer E. LL Snow is very much in favor of Dr. S. McLallin for United States senator, and to-day quietly began a boom for him. S M. Scott of MePherson. state lect. irer of the Farmers' Alliance, is a candidate for United States senator. Judge Frank Doster of Marion is in town attending court. He would like to be United States senator and, in the event of the failure of that ambition, he has his eye fixed on a piace on the supreme court com mission. A. C. Sherman, a member-elect of the legislature, representing the Northern district of Shawaee county, will introduce some bills directed against corporations early in the ses sion. He has already prepared three as follows: To make it unlaw ful for railroads to charge pas sengers who neglect to buy ticket? an excess of the regular fare; to torn- pel insurance companies to pay the full amount of the policy in case of a total loss; to provide that in raortsrasre fore closures the judgment shall not be greater than the amount the property sells for. New Express Company. Hastings, Dec. 20. The supplies for the Adams Express company ar rived yesterday morning. They will occupy the same quarters now used by the Wells-Fargo company, and the agent, Mr. Cooper, will manage the affairs of both companies. Called to Testify. Hastings, Dec. 20. Deputy Post master Clino and Clerk Adams were called to Omaha yesterday to give evi dence before the federal court in a case in which some parties are being tried for using the mails for blackmailing purposes. Ten Stiles of Skating. Crete, Neb., Dec. 20. The skating on the Blue river at this place is now 6uperb and hundreds are enjoying the exhl'erating and healthful sport. The ten mile course for skating can hardlf be matched anywhere in the state. Julia Snlvely Wins. Crete, Neb., Dec. 21 The San born prize contest of Doan college was held last evening in the Congrega tional church. This contest is limited to students in the preparatory course and offers $10 in books to the one who excels in declamation. The contest ants were Letta Gould Steele, B. E. Davidson and Julia Snlvely. Tbe prize was awarded to the latter, who chose for her subject "The Painter of Seville." DECEMBER 22. 1892. Lost Money Racket. Omaha, Dec. 19. Omaha's unloa depot had a call from Mrs. Peel yes terday and she worked some of the waiting passengers to perfection. Mrs. Peel is becoming notorious. Tbe trick she practices is to enter a rail road station with her idiotic boy, a dwarf whoBe age is said to be some thing near sixteen years, and by ap pearing to bs very much agitated and distressed to induce soma kindly dis posed person to ask what trom,,..-. ' or. In response she indulges i a fiood of tears, hugging the boy und ining a sad story of having lobt U.o little money that was to have taken hor home to her husband, generally about 100 miles away. She weeps much and tells her tale so cleverly that she never fails to get a subscription taken up for her. In Chicago she worked her trick at four stations in one day and at lh ' St. Louis union depot she had sub-jci-.jiM'ons taken up for her two days i in " - ssion. lesteraay she renre- scnu.1 hr-rself as a Mrs. Hopkins, who.-" l iihliimd was in Lincoln. She raiseu mnu' hing over 6. Robbery and Arson. Asinwall, Neb., Dec. 19. The parties who robbed and burned Dr. Candy's store at this place on the night of November 26 have been arrested and are now in jail at Auburn. Their names are Roblson, John Ebbs and William Corey, living near Hillsdale. All of them were participating In a re vival meeting at the time and have taken great interest in church matters during the winter. They went direct from church and robbed and burned the building. They induced a man to decoy Mr. Hall, who resided in the store, out coon hunting on the night occurred, and then did the job. A quantity of goods was found in Robi son's possession and when confronted and asked to explain he broke down and gave the thing away, implicating with him the other two. The loss from the fire to Gandy was $7,500, to Hall $300 and to the United States in stamps and money about $300. Rob lson is a married man and is respecta bly connected and always bore a good reputation. Six Thousand Acres. Gerino, Neb., Dec. 19. Six thou sand acres of land, almost wholly sit uated under the Mitchell irrigating canal in this county, and representing a value of anywhere from fifty to sixty thousand dollars, was transferred this week for one dollar. The warranty deed now on record in the clerk's office of Scott's Bluff county is from the re ceiver of the defunct Union Cattle company to the Goshsn Hole Irrigat ing company, the latter comprising the itockholders, for the most part, of the old company. This takes the fine body of real estate out of litigation in which it has been complicated for sev eral years and it will probably bp subject to sale and improvement. A HARD-WORKING KING. Social Duties Seem to CI tltu His At- tl'llfoil !flo? t I: n IiatltlPKK. A newspaper writer, speaking of the king cf Italy, says that Humbert Is a tireless worker, and then gives the following as the daily routine of that monarch: When at Rome, says tbe writer, ho rises "very often be fore U and sets to work in his cabi net. At 7 he eats a licht breakfast, and then until 9 Dusies himself with his correspondence. This duty accomplished, he makes such calls as the day's demands re quire, lunches at 1, and later receives his ministers and such others as may have claims on him. In the after noon he drives out. and sometimes goes to the races, lie dines at 7. and this meal at which the king is present to entertaiu his guests and not to eat generally lasts until 9:S0. At 10 the king, as a rule, goes to the opera, where he remains for an hour. At 11 he goes back to his cabinet, and until 1. when he retires, is busy with his afternoon correspondence. At Manza near Milan, where he resides during the summer months, he follows a slightly less arduous routine At Manza work claims his nttention until 11 every morning, when he lunches with i.is family and a few invited guests, or takes them for the ufternoon drive. Tea is ser ved at ij. and after the meal the king talks smokes and plays billiards with his euesta. Shortly after mid night the household retires." This reminds us forcibly of the re ply of ti e emall boy, who was asked If he worked hard at any thing. Yes," he said "very hard. What with three meals a day and the games I have to play. I'm just tired out when night comes. Harp er's Young People. , g!l'j3rj NO. 23 ONE FOR ANTI-OPTIONS. Che Senate Decide by Decisive Vote Not to Diopluoe tbe Bill. Washington, Dec. 21. After the routine morning business was disposed of in the senate to-day and the army appropriation bill had been referred to the committee on appropriations, a large petition was presented by Mr. Dawes signed by Westerners, asking for the appointment of a committee of senators to investigate the combine of Minneapolis millers and elevator own ers throughout the West engaged in the depression of the wheat market and praying that no action be taken on the anti-option bill until such committee should have made its re port Mr. wasnourne remarked that a million of such petitions had been circulated all of them originating in the Chicago board of trade. This should go to the committee on ag riculture, where all that rubbish had gone. Mr. Dawes remarked that all the petitions on the other side were said to have been manufactured in Washington. The petition was re ferred to the committee on agricul ture. The house concurrent resolution for the holiday recess from Thursday to Wednesday, January 4, was reported back favorably, but on objection of Mr. Sherman was laid over without action. The McOarraban bill, which was en titled to consideration, was laid atide, and after some minor business an ex ecutive session was held. When tbe door was reopened the anti-option bill was laid before the senate but Mr. Blackburn an tagonized it with a motion to take up the New York and New Jersey bridge bill. This would displa e the options bill. The vote was taken and resulted: Y'eas 13, nays 41, and Mr. Blackburn's motion was defeated. The senate then tookup the anti-option bill, and Mr. Palmer began speaking. . , "... r.-. ' . ypn&Vi. More Instruction for Katolli. Rome, Dec 21. Monsignor Satolli has sent to Cardinal Itampolla an important letter containing the two decisions and report of the proceedings of the American bishops' conference, and RampoUa has replied without delay expressing the pope's satisfac tion with the communication and giving further instructions regarding Satollt's mission to the United State Mrs. .lautes G. Itlaino, Jr., to Wed. New York. Dec. il. A special to the Herald from Washington says its reporter was informed last night that Mrs. James G. Blaine, jr.. is again to be married. The gentle man who is said to have won her affections is the surgeon who attended her through her last illness. Diphtheria Killed It. Osceola, Neb., Dec. 19. The board of health had a meeting yesterday and ordered that all publio meetings, schools and churches should be closed until further orders. This will be pretty hard on the fun-loving people of this town and the little ones who are looking forward to Christmas trees in the churches. The Sons of Veterans were to have an an entertainment in the court house next Tuesday night There are seven cases of diphtheria in town, but all are doing well and under control except the twelve-year-old son o! Nelson Scott, who died today. Grain Elevator Fired. Benklkman, Neb., Dec. 19. Mil bourn & McGlnnls1 grain elevator caught fire at noen yesterday from de fects in the boiler rooai, but by prompt action of a volunteer bucket brigade the fire was speedily placed under con trol. The elevator was stored full of grain and the loss would hare been serious had the building burned. Fell on the Sidewalk. Kearney, Neb., Deo. 19. Last spring Mrs. Louisa Smith fell and in jured herself by reason of a defective sidewalk. She brought suit against the city and Saturday recovered dam age in the sum of $150 Took a Look at It. Nebraska Citt. Dec. 21. Two rep resentatives of the whisky trust were in the city yesterday iuspecting the company's recent purchase. The gen tlemen said the trust was simply try ing to supply the demand, and was not attempting to corner the output. All speculation in spirits, according to their statements, is conducted outside of the trust. Don't Belong There. Sakonville, Neb., Dec. 21 No one at this place knows anything of the man found murdered in a car of corn at Toledo. The supposition is that the body was placed In the car after it was loaded and left this placa Corn buyers at Nelson are paying 28 onts per bushel. Ball way Officials Concede the Necessity of OoTernment Regulation and Favor ' Additional Enactment Justlee Brewer's Decision Declared to Be at Varlaaea With all Precedents Ppollng. Washinotok, Dec. 21 The report of the interstate commerce commission for the year ended November 30, waa yesterday transmitted to congress. It opens with a review ef the reasons which Induced the passage ef the act to regulate commerce and which are given in view of the resnlt rendered in auujiuiBperiiig ine act, ana necessity for amendments which experience has disclosed. It states that the commis sion is gratified at being able to say that many railroad managers of the highest standing now concede the necessity of government regulation and avow themselves in favor of farther enactments that will make the regulation effective. The late decision of Justice Brewer in the circuit court of appeals, decid ing a long and short haul case is dis cussed and the dictnms of opinion, that the total joint rate of two roads is over an independent line from , the lines formed by either road and not to be considered in determining the local rate of either road and therefore may be even less than the interme diate or local rate, is shown to be without foundation either in the debates in congress, the prac tice of carriers since the law was. passed, or the rulings of the commis tiion, which, nevertheless are cited in that opinion as supporting a new theory. To protect all intermediate localities and Interests from the dis astrous effects of this judicial inter pretation congress is earnestly urged to take such immediate action as will give legislative construction to the word "line" in the statute. Several amendments recommended by the commission for the purpose of strengthening the law are discussed. Regarding the proposed amendment by which pooling is to be permitted; the reoort 6ays: "The attempt to secure the publio from discrimination, extortion, favorit ism, undue preference and undue preju dice, and to secure to every citizen just, and equitable rates and equal and ex act treatment in all transportation matters, is the very essence, spirit and purpose of the law and it would be vain to protect carriers from competi tive attacks upon each other if the gen eral public can not be protected from the greater evils above enumerated. If the 1 law Is to be amended the two classes of &nAidr??nts should go hand in hand until the law is made . strong, as its framers intended in the matter of fair and equitable rates, fah treatment and suppression of favoritism. It is idle to seek to protect carriers'hoso immunity, under authoritative c6b structions of the law from restrictions intended by congress, seems one of the remarkable facts in current history." OUTLAW STARR CAPTURED The Murderer nf Deputy Marshal Floyd, Wilson Shot Down. South McAr.E8TER,Ind.Ter.,Dec.21. Henry Starr, who killed Deputy Mar shal Floyd Wilson a few days ago was arrested last night by Deputy Mar shal Heck Bruner near Talala, Ind. Ter. The officer also succeeded in captur- incr Stone Rowe who is wanted for the murder of Jack Colbert and two others. The prisoners will be taken to Fort Smith, Ark., for trial. DEATH IN FALLING RUINS. Three Men Instantly Killed and Several Other Fatally Injured. Albavt, N. Y., Dec. 21. As the fire men were leaving the burned build ing of the Fort Orange mill last night, after the fire had been extinguished, a sixty foot wall toppled over, with out a moment's warning, burying seven of them in the ruins. Three were killed and the others badly in? jured. St. Louis Flames. St. Lor18, Ma, Dec. 21. A fire originating in the Udell woodeware company's building, last evening about 6:45 o'clock, destroyed the property situated in the territory bounded bv Washington, Locust, Third and Fourth streets. Af te a struggle last ing until li o clock, however, the flames were (rotten under control. with a loss aggregating $450,000, which is practically covered by in surance divided in small amounts among a large number of companies Cremated During a Carousal. Sedalia, Ma, Dec, 21. At Greene ridge, twelve miles south of here, a party of railroad graders last night , held a drunken, all night carousal in the house of Peter Bitsche, a shoe maker who occupied the dwelling alone. At 3 o'clock the house was discovered on lire. All the men had gone except Bitsche and a railroad contractor named James Eikins, who were in a drunken stupor. Elklna was rescued, badly burned, but Bitsche fought the rescuers and waa burned to a crisp in the embers of his, home. To Release the ParneU Fund. Londox, Dec. 21. The News learns from its Paris correspondent that an agreement has been signed to release the Parnell fund. Messrs. Dillon, Davitt and Harrington will award jointly the old claims not in excess of 14,000 and Messrs. Dillon and Davitt will award the remainder. A Creede Bank Falls. Creede, CoL, Dec 21. The Miners' and Merchants' exchange bank failed yesterday. The liabilities are $20,000 with assets double that amount The Officials assert tbat all claims will be paid in fulL r