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WEDNESDAY. JUNE 18. 1S.
Coining Event-.
Then-publican Mate convention will lx held
nt Omaha Auguot 1, 10 a. in.
Inhibition Mate contention at Lincoln.Tue
day, JuljlS. at 2 p. m.. I'latte county entitled to
4 of the 430.
PeopleV state contention nt Crand Inland.
Wednesday, Am;. ir, at 10 n. in.. I'latte county
entitled to 10 di-l.-KHt, Madison 10, Stanton 4,
Colfax 7. Ihitler 13. Polk 12, Merrick 7, Nance ,
JlooHe 11, of tl-7r.i.
Kansas Citv had a fire Sunday that
destroyed hair a million dollars in big
buildings. Origin unknown.
hti:i:s of the commonweal army
were drowned in the Platte near Brigh
ton last Thursday night. A largo num
ber of men spent the night in the trees
along the banksof the swollen river and
several were left on the islands. Ho
says a telegram from Denver.
Tar. greatest republican victory ever
achieved in the state of Oregon is good
enough news. Republican majority on
governor ln.OOO, and a sweep on every
thing else. And so it will continue all
around the sky, more or less, until lSiMi
will bring a national victory for the
party which believes in the protection
of every American interest, from the
assault's of ignorance, anarchy, super
stition, bigotry, fanaticism and com
binations of greed for public plunder.
A foHiiKdi-oxnnxT to the National
Tribune says: "A comrade came in the
other day and mado the remark that the
four greatest men of our nation were
Washington, Lincoln, Edison and Cleve
land. There were several comrades in
at the time, and evceptions wero made
to Cleveland; but the comrade insisted
that he had liberated more than the
others had, and said that Washington
liberated the nation, .Lincoln liberated
the slaves, Edison liberated the mules
from the street cars. Cleveland the
workmen from work in the factories
and shops.
HEAVV RAINS IN KANSAS.
Sen Bridge Washed Away and Great Dam
age Done to Crop.
El Dorado, Kan., June 12. The
water in the Walnut river has subsided
here. At noon Monday it reached Au
gusta and had backed up to the center of
that town. People passed Brown's bank
in Iwafc?. This i one and one-half miles
from the river. The entire southern
half of Augusta is inundated. The north
wall of the waterworks' in Augusta
caved in and ruined the pumps. Much
loss of live stock is reiorted. The en
tire valley has been innndated by the
flood and croiw of all kinds are generally
ruined
Great Northern Track Passable.
Leavcnwoktii, Wash., June 12. The
Great Northern track is passable from
Leavenworth to Seattle, and a pasj-enger
train which has been delayed here since
May HI left for Seattle. The Columbia
river at Wenatchie is at a standstill.
The Great Northern will be able to oper
ate from Seattle to Spokane in two
weeks by making a transfer near We
natehie. Mother and Daughter Drowned.
Hays City, Kan., June 1"J. Heavy
western rains have raised Saline river
very high. Mrs. Sarah Hadley, near
Yorkville: and two daughters attempted
to cross, and Mrs. Hadley and one
daughter were drowned.
Ten Itridges Washed Away.
Wichita, Kan., June 1-'. Reports
from this county show the rain Sunday
caused over 50,000 damages. Ten
bridges were washed away and reports
are not all in vet.
Columbia Kiver Is Fulling:.
Portland, Or.. June I-.'. The water
has fallen a fixt since it began to recede.
Kansas Populist Convention.
Topeka, June 12. -It is the very gen
eral sentiment among the delegates to
the Populist state convention that the en
tire administration will be renominated.
The anti-administration forces held a
meeting Monday evening, but did not
develop a great deal of strength, and the
Lewelling forces are thoroughly organ
ized. A general reception was tendered
the visitors in representative hall by the
state officials. A large suffrage meeting
was held iu Hamilton hall, which was
addressed 1' prominent leaders in the
cause.
Colorado Astronomical Observatory.
Colorado Springs, June 12. The
dedication of the new astronomical ob
servatory given by Henry R. Wolcott to
Colorado college, took place Monday
night. President Regis Chauvet of the
State School of Mines made the address.
The telescope has been mounted, and
gives satisfaction.
llreckinrldge'rt Name Dropped.
Chicago, June 12. Monday the month
expired which was given W. C. P.
Breckinridge to reply to the charges
made by the Union League club of this
city, aud uo word having been received
from him, his name was dropped form
the honorary membership roll of the club.
CotSus Take an Appeal.
Indianapolis, June 12. Judge Baker
has signed the bill of exceptions pre
sented by the attorneys for Francis and
Percival B. Coffin, and the application
for a writ of supersedeas will be made to
Judge Harlan at Chicago. The case is
being appealed on points of law solely.
Canadian Pad He Dividend.
Montreal, June 12. At the meeting
of the board of directors of the Canadian
Pacific railroad, a half yearly dividend,
at the rate of r per cent per annum, was
declared on the common stock, payable
Aug. 1.
Will Imprison Coxeyites as Vagrants.
Denver, June 12. Sheriff Bnrchinell,
from now until the commonweal move
ment subsides, will arrest and imprison
as vagrants all Coxeyites entering the
city.
Grey Ha Beached N'ashville.
Nashville, June 12. Vivian Grey,
the English traveler, who is footing it
from Boston to Monterey, Mex., on a
wager, has reached this city.
INVITED BY MR. BRICE.
Senator Caffery Explains How
He Met Havemeyer.
BENATE DOES SOME LIVELY WOBK.
Dispones of Ten Vagcs or the Tariff Kill In
Thirty Minute Congressmen Not In a
Working Humor President Cleveland
Indisposed Iowa Postmaster Confirmed.
News of the National Capital.
Washington, June 12. Senator Caf
frey went before the sugar trust investi
gating committee Monday to amplify the
statement heretofore made by him con
cerning hib meeting with Mr. Have
meyer at Senator Brice's house. He was
reported in his former testimony to have
Baid he had lieen requested to see Mr.
Havemeyer. "who happened to be in
Senator Brice's house." but he had not
stated the manner in which. Mr. Have
meyer happened to be there, which he
wished to do.
"Prior to swing Mr. Havemeyer," Mr.
Caffrey said, "there wa a discussion 1
tween those present and ex-Senatoi
White and myelf as to the comparative
merits of the ad valorem and specific
rates of duty on sugar. There was a
great deal of difference of opinion on
this point, and Senator Brice stated there
was a gentleman in the city who knew
more about the operation of any given
duty on sugar than perhaps any other
man in the United States, and that if it
was agreeable he would send for him.
That man was Mr. Havemeyer. Senator
Brice asked me if I had any objection to
meeting Mr. Havemeyer and having a
discussion with him on this particular
point. I told him 1 had none. 1 simply
desire to state Mr. Havemeyer came to
the house in pursuance to the invitation
of Mr. Brice."
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Senate Disposed of Itn Pages or the Tariff
Hill Iu Thirty Minutes.
Washington, June 12. The brakes
were taken off in the senate Monday and
more progress was made with the tariff
bill than during any previous three weeks
of the consideration of the measure.
Three schedules, .spirits and wines, cot
ton and flax, jute and hemp manufac
tures from paragraph 2:57 to 277. inclu
sive, comprising li pagts of the bill,
were disposed of. The entire cotton
schedule, 10 pages of the bill, was fin
ished iu :!u minutes. The Republicans
made no opposition to the amendments
promised to this schedule maintaining
that the rates, though reduced, were so
changed as to make the cotton schedule
the mttst ".scientific" ever prepared. The
collar and citlf paragraph providing for
a duty of ."( cents per down pieces and
i)i per cent ad va'orein while .hirts and
other articles composed wholly or in part
of linen earn- a duty of 50 per cent, pro
voked considerable discussion and more
or less amusement.
In the House.
Washington, June 12. There was an
air of languid li.stle.ssness apparent in
the house Monday and it was evident the
members were not in a working
humor. The day w:is claimed by Mr.
Heard, chairman of the committee on
the District of Columbia, but while sev
eral bills were considered, no action was
reached on any of them on account of a
lack of quorum.
Senator MePlieron'4 Ailment.
Washington, June 12 The clerk of
the committee on naval affairs, of which
Senator McPherson is chairman, says
that the trouble with which the senator
is suffering is an enlargement of the
veins alxmt the heart.
(old Iteserte (U-tting Smaller.
Washington, June 12. The cash bal
ance in the treasury Monday was $11(5.
M4.621. of which G,:;7."5,.j2C is gold re
serve. This amount will lie further re
duced by isl.OOtM'OO engaged at New
York for shipment, leaving the true re
serve 07,-'7-"i..'2G.
Twelve Plates Damaged.
Washington. June 12. The report of
Naval Constructor Hanscom on the in
juries received by the Columbia on her
trial trip shows that 12 plates were dam
aged and that 10,000 and one month's
time will ho required to repair the ship.
President Cleveland Indisposed.
Washington. June 12. President
Cleveland has been somewhat affected
by the debilitating warm weather and
was indisposed today.
Iowa Postmaster Confirmed.
Washington, June 12. The senate
confirmed the nomination of X. S. Stan
ton, postmaster, West Libel ty. la.
SACRED GROUND IN DISPUTE.
Two Factions of tlie Mormon Clmrcli Con
tending For a I'iecc of Missouri Land.
Kansas City, June 12. The title to
the sacred piece of ground in Independ
ence, known as temple lot. for which
two factions of the Mormon church have
been contending for years, is to be de
cided b- the United States court of ap
peals. The Church of Christ of the Lat
ter Day Saints, which held possession of
the lot for years, until recently, when
the title was wrested from it by a decis
ion of Judge Phillips in favor of the fol
lowers of the Prophet Joseph Smith, lo
cated at Lamoui, la., perfected an ap
peal to the United States court of ap
peals. The Independence faction of the
Mormon church is supported in its ap
peal b- the Mormons of Salt Lake City
and hope is entertained that the higher
court will reverse the decision of Judge
Phillips.
Telegram to Populist Senators.
San Francisco, June 12. The follow
ing telegram was sent to the Populist
senators at Washington: "Vote for a
duty on wool and save our Hocks from
destruction." Signed by Jacob Rosen
berg, president of California Wool Grow
ers' association.
Promlneut Kducator Dead.
New York. June 12. Professor David
B. Scott, A. M., Ph. D., of the college of
the city of New York, is dead.
Fred Ileal 1 Murder Trial.
El Reno, O. T.. June 12. The case of
the territory- against Fred Beall. on the
charge of murder, brought here on a
change of venue from Guthrie, O. T.,
has begnu before Judge McAfee. The
charge against Beall arises from his kill
ing Frank McKennon in the streets of
Guthrie a year go. The case has
aronsed great interest on account of the
wealth aud the prominence and popular
ity of the defendant. The selection of
the jury will likely consume several
days. Beall, the defendant, was former
ly of Mississippi, and with his father has
a law office in Washington.
Finally Killed the Unite.
Dallas. Tex., June 12. A St. Ber
nard dog went mad and ran amuck. He
bit seven people, probably fatally. A
negro boy was literally torn to pieces. A
lady named Mrs. Worden was attacked
in her house and terribly mangled. Nick
Powers, a workman at Letup's ice fac
tory, was seized by the thigh while at
tempting to escape up a ladder and
frightfully lacerated. Jennings Moore,
a salesman, had great shreds of ll-sh torn
from his arm and side. Mrs. Mary Ar
thur, while lying on a cot at home was
attacked and so badly torn that she died.
Policemen finally killed the brute.
SULTAN MULEY HASSEN DEAD.
the Delief Prevail In Tangier that He
Waa Foully Murdered.
Tangier, June 12. News received
from the interior confirms the report of
the death of Muley Hassan. The repre
sentatives of tho foreign governments
are in consultation on the subject. It is
reported the sultan's sou, Mulah Abdul
Aziz, has been proclaimed sultan of
of Morocco. There have been no dis
turbances and no disorder is appre
hended. The sultan died while traveling be
tween the capital and Rabal. The sul
tan was tioni in 1831 and succeeded to
the sultanate Sept. 25, 187:!.
The latest news received here is to the
effect that the sultan died on June 7 and
that his son bdul Aziz was shortly
afterward proclaimed sultan by the
army and by the ministers who accom
panied the late sultan on his journey.
The sultan suffered from fever for
four days previous to his death, and he
died while giving orders. Sometime be
fore his death the sultan legan vomiting
and continued to suffer in this manner
until he expired. It is added that the
symptoms of his death disease points to
poisoning.
Kuropeau Powers Will Act Together.
Madrid, June 12. The Spanish gov
ernment has requested the European
powers to act in concert in Morrocco to
maintain the statu quo and aveit a civil
war. The powers, including France,
have given notice of their acceptance of
this suggestion. The cruiser Conde Yen
ido has gone to Tangier to be at the dis
posal of the Spanish minister, in case ol
necessity, on the occasion of his formal
recognition of the new sultan.
Situation In Morrorro.
London, June 12. A dispatch from
Madrid says: All the Spanish officers and
diplomats here who have recently been
in Morrocco apprehend serious trouble if
the fanatical par ty, headed by Muley
Mahommed, the eldest son of the late
sultan, should resit the proclamation of
his brother as sultan. Four brothers of
the late sultan are also likely to prove a
source of trouble to Alnlul Asmz.
Must Mark Prison Mude Good.
London, June 12 Iu the house of
lords the bill to amend the merchandise
maiks act aiming to prevent the impor
tation and sale of goods of foreign origin
having no marks to indicate their place
of manufacture, especially to prevent the
sale of prison made goods without being
so designated, passed its second reading.
Seventy Thousand Would Strike.
EniNitCRGii. June 12. The Scotch
Mine Owners" association was officially
warned that 70,000 miners would strike
on June 24 if the association carried out
its intention o? reducing wages by 1
shilling a day.
President Goiiules Kviled.
Paris, June 12. A dispatch from As
sumption. Paraguay, says: President
John Gonzais has lieen exiled and has
gone to Buenos Ayres. It is probable
that Senor Egnsgaize will be elected
president.
Admiral I'Irbeu Gave a Reception.
Gravisend, June 12. Rear Admiral
Henry Erlieu gave a reception on board
the cruiser Chicago. A salute was fired
ujon the arrival on lioard of Ambas
sador Bayard. About 200 guests were
present.
Accepted a Compromise.
London, June 12. As a result of tho
mediation of Mr. Asejuith. the delegates
representing the striking cab drivers and
the cab owners have accepted a com
promise. Lieutenant Ponret Killed.
Berlin, June 12. Lieutenant Von
Poncet. of the Tenth hussars, while hunt
ing was thrown from his horse and killed.
Vacated the Receivership Order.
Chicago, June 12. Judge Tuthill va
cated the order appointing John C. Wil
son receiver of the Switchmen's Mutual
association upon the application of the
counsel for that organization. It was
agreed between all the parties to the
uit that the proceedings would take the
form of an inquiry into the merits of the
claims ot George Rutter, the complain
ant. This effectually disposes of the receiver-ship
question, and tho hearing of
the claims will Ik? taken up at a later
date.
Domestic Art Will lie Taught.
Chicago, June 12. At a meeting of
the Domestic Science association, ar
rangements were made for the erection
of an institution at which the domestic
art will be taught. The proposed build
ing will cost $200,000.
Prcndergast Insanity Caisc.
Chicago. June 12. An agreement has
been reached by the counsel on both
sides that the hearing of the Prendergast
insanity case will go over to Nov. 2.
I'ngHsh Anarchist In New York.
New York. Juno 12. W. B. Bay. the
English anarchist, is said to be in New
York. His prensence in England gave
the Scotland Yard constant concern.
Koeber Defeated ICoss.
Nr.w York, June 12. Ernest Roeber,
the champion Gneco Roman wrestler of
the world, defeated Duncan C. Ros3.
Roeber won three straight bouts.
Monday's Itascball Game.
Philadelphia, 7: Pittsburg, 4. Weyhinu and
Cross: Killcu and .Mack. Umpire. Lynch.
Washington. 2; St. Louis, :?. Maul and Mc
liuire; (.'Iarkson and 1'cit.. Umpire, Hurst.
Louisiilh, :i: New York, 8. lleiiiiuiutr and
Grimm: Huie and Farrel. Umpire, Km-lie.
ltaltiniore. 7; Cleveland, . Mullaiie, itrowu
and ltohiitsou; Young and Zimiiier. Umpire,
McQua-J.
ISoston, l.'i; Chicago, 14. Stivetts and Gan
7ell; Terry and Kittredge. Umpire, O'Rourke.
Brooklyn. 1?: Cincinnati. 11. Stein, Kill
slow and L'lCiiaiii-e: Dwyer and Murphy.
Umpire, Sivartwood.
WHSTKltX I.KAOUK GAMES.
Indianapolis, II; Kansas City. M. Cros- and
Mills and Scliauh; Daniels and Donahue.
Grand Itapids. S; Sioux City. 11. Kileen,
Walsh and Spies; Cunningham and T inchaiu.
Umpire, Kerin-.
Detroit, IV Milwaukee, -'. Clauson and
Hnrle; V:ttmck, Hastings and I.uliuian.
Umpirj, Sheridan.
wf.s-iiujv Association ramks.
Peoria, -0; tjuir.cy, .".
Jacksoui.ii-. 13; Hock Island, 11.
THREATENED VITH A BOYCOTT.
Lake Erie Asked to Withdraw Low Rate
From IndianapolU to Denver.
Chicago, June 12. The Western Pas
senger association ha9 practically decided
to declare a boycott against the Lake
Erie and Western road unless the line
agrees to withdraw its rate of $24.?r for
the round trip between Indianapolis and
Denver for the meeting of the League of
Republican clubs, which will be held in
Denver the latter part of this month.
The Lake Erie and Western announced
the rate in connection with the Alton aud
the Union Pacific, and these two lines,
after the summer excursion agreement
was made between the association, de
clared that they were unable to carry
out that portion of that contract; not
withstanding this notice, the Lake Erie
and Western has continued to announce
that the rate is still in effect. The asso
ciation lines have now informed it that
unless it promptly issues notice that the
rate has been cancelled, no line of the
Western association will honor any ticket
of the Lake Erie and Western, no matter
for what issued.
Oxford-Yale Contest.
Loxdo.v, June 12. The Oxford-Yale
contest has been fixed for July 16,
IOWA-NEBRASKA NEWS.
Suit Brought to Impeach Sioux
City Officers.
2SYAN AND 0E0UNSE TO SPEAK.
Will Deliver Fourth of .Inly Orations at
Nebraska City Seymour Sent to the
! Penitentiary For Life Salem Chautau
f qua Postponed Fireman Killed Near
Decorah.
Sioux City, June 12. Some time ago
the citizens and taxpayers committee ac
cused the members of the board of coun
ty supervisors of misappropriating and
converting to their own use $238,000 of
county funds aud substantiated the alle
gations to such an extent that the court
enjoined the board from bonding the
illegal debt and placing it beyond re
pudiation. It was then intimated to the five mem
bers of the board that their resignation
would be in order, but they refused to
resign. The citizens' committee com
menced impeachment proceedings against
every member of the board, charging
misappropriation and fraud. The cases
will come up Aug. 28 in the district court.
Auditor .Misuses Various Funds.
MusCATiNK, la., June 12. Auditor
Johnson, who left for parts unknown,
misapplied about "5,000 of the school
book fund, in addition to the$ii,000 from
the school fund proper. He also tooit
about $2,"i00 of the News-Tribune's cash,
of which paper he was president and
general manager. Gambling and board
of trade speculations led to his defal
cations. Larue Laud Deal.
Sioux City. June 12. The largest deal
in farm land in the history of western
Iowa was consnmatcd here. Mulhall
Bros, of Rock Rapids purchased of the
Union Loan and Trust company S.000
acres of Missouri river bottom lands sit
uated in this county at .J-l an acre cash.
L-ss than 1,00,) acres Ls improved.
ltui lied .Stiuutters Homes.
Sioux Citv, June 12 News ha.s
reached here that Sheriil McCapes of
Dixon county, Nebraska, has burned the
homes ot squatters on an island in the
Missouri river opiMaite Vermillion, S.
D., after first driving the settlers from
their homes.
Fireman Killed.
Ckdah Rapids, la., June 12. A pas
senger train on the Burliugton, Cedar
Rapids and Northern jumped the track
near Decorah. Fireman T. J. Cronin
was Distantly killed.
To the Penitent iaiy For Idle.
Dks Moi.ncs, June IV. - Emmett Say
HKiiir of Anamosa, accused of the mur
der of his fsther-in-law, George Fifield,
was sentenced to the penitentiary at that
place for life.
Chautauqua Postponed.
Salem. Neb., June 12. In order to
secure the proence of Speaker Crisp and
other attractions at the Salem Chautau
qua the date has been postponed until
August.
ISryau nml Crounso Will Speak.
NekilvsKa City, June ls. Governor
Crounse and Congressman Bryan have
accepted invitations to speak at the
Fourth of July celebration in this citv.
Operators Give In.
Des Moines, June 12. The coal oper
ators held a meeting and will give the
miners i0 cents, the
which was demanded.
summer
scale
SECURED HIS PENSION MONEY.
An Old Veteran ltrought Habeas Corpus
Proceedings Against Onv. Smith.
Lkavknwokth, June lv. A member
of the National Soldier's' home named
William Williams brought halreas cor
pus proceedings in the United States
court against Governor Smith for illeg
ally confining him at the home, refusing
to give him his discharge, retaining his
pension money and compelling him to
take the Keely treatment and pay for the
same under duress of imprisonment.
Governor Smith immediately gave Will
rams his freedom and pension money
niton being served with notice of the
legal proceedings. The retention of pen
sion money is looked upon as a seriorrs
matter and this case will probably set a
precedent again.st compulsory adminis
tration of the Keely treatment in na
tional military homes, and the depriva
tion of veterans of pension money for
that purpose.
Itoas Martin Suddenly Disappear.
Valparaiso, Ind.. June 12. The dis
appearance of City Clerk Ros Martin
has created a sensation. Martin has
been secretary of a building as-soc'ation
for several years and resigned to accept
the position of deputy postmaster over a
mouth tigo. He was to have turned over
the association books last Saturday, but
took a train for Chicago and has not
been heard from since. It is alleged that
Martin is short in his accounts .several
thousand dollars.
Doctors Headed For Denver.
Boston, June 12. A large delegation
of New Englanders left this city for
Denver to attend the annual meeting of
the homu'pathists. In Chicago the dele
gation will join die New York, Wash
ington aud Philadelphia delegations and
all will proceed over the Union Pacific.
American Vessels Released.
Detroit, June 12. The American
yachts Visitor and Leroy Brooks, which
were seized by a Canadian revenue cut
ter for violating the fish laws, were re
leased under bond, and left for San
dusky. iutnt Hiteofa Maniac.
Pittston, Pa.. June 12. Policeman
Kearney is dying of blood jwisoning as
the result of being bitterr by a maniac
whom he was taking to the Danville
insane asvlum.
WORK FOi; THE OHIO MILITIA.
Strikers In Vicinity or Massillon Causing
n Helen of Terror.
Massillon. O., June 12. In the face
of a prospective settlement of the wage
question at Columbus, the aspect of the
miners' strike and its attendant difficul
ties along the line of the Cleveland. Lor
raine and Wheeling, particularly in this
county, grows steadily worse, and what
was three days ago a local outbreak at
the southern terminus has now spread
over 200 miles, every foot of which 6eems
to be threatened by the all pervading
spirit of lawlessness. Monday afternoon
Sheriff Doll sent a long dispatch to Gov
ernor McKinley, asking for troops at
once to assist in maintaining order. At
Midvale the strikers stopped a coal train
and deliberately burned the bridge ahead
of it. It will be impossible to replace
this bridge inside of three or four days,
and in the interval traffic over that por
tion of the line will be abandoned.
The strike sentiment Ls so bitter in this
region that men cannot be hired to risk
their lives as track walkers, and the road
is practically unguarded. Governor
McKinley has notified Sheriff Doll that
his request for the transfer of militia to
the storm center of the county will be
granted, and that a sufficient force will
be ordered to this city at once. In spite
of all the danger and the difficulties en
countered, three trains were sent to
Cleveland Monday, and more will follow
aa soon aa the blockade ia broken,
To Force ConcreM to Take Action.
Puiladelphl"., June 12. The Press
says that when Secretary Treasurer
John W. Haines and General Worthy
Foreman Bishop of the Knights of Labor
left this city Saturday to attend the big
labor conference in St. Louis, they car
ried with them a typewritten copy of a
resolution calling upon the members of
all labor organizations to cease work
until the miners' strike is settled or until
congress takes action to settle it.
Sold for Domestic Purposes.
Denver, June 12. In the case against
G. Sutton, charged with cutting 223,
000 feet of timber from public lands, the
defendant was discharged on the ground
that the timber had been cut and sold
within the state for domestic purposes,
which is no violation of the law.
Mrs. Mary Lease as Congressman.
Topeka, Kan., June 12. It is an
nounced here that Mrs. Man E. Lease
will be nominated by the prohibitionists
for congressmau-at-large from Kansas.
It is also expected that this nomination
will be indorsed by the populists.
Consul Huston at Home.
Macomb, Ills., June 12. Theodore
Huston United States Counsel at Paso
del Norte, Mexico, accompanied by his
family, have returned to McDonough
county for a two months visit. Mr.
Huston is in poor health.
Society Belle Marries a Negro.
Bennington, Vt., June 12. Society
here is all agog over the marriage of
Miss Jennie Mayo, a society belle of
Middlesex, to Thomas Strong of Castle
town, Vt. a negro hotel porter.
Whipped In the First Round.
Minneapolis, June 12. Billy Slavin
of Australia met Frank C. Craig, the
'Harlem Coffee Cooler," and was
whipped in the first round.
Trouble Iu Alabama.
Birmingham, Ala., June 12. Thr--e
companies of the First regiment were
sent to Blue Creek on information that a
large number of armed men were known
to have passed near that point for the
purpose of going to Cheyu Creek bridge,
ou the Birmingham Mineral railroad,
aud blowing up that bridge with dyna
mite.
Left Miners In Worse Shape.
Pomeroy, O., June 12. The confer
ence of the miners and operators here
left the miners in worse shape. The
miners made a proposition for 21 cents
per bushel, an increase of cent over
last year. The operators flatly refused
to consider the proposition and left the
conference without making an offer.
Itellnire Yards Cleared.
Cincinnati, June 12. Specials from
various parts of the mining district state
that the yards sit Bellaire, Bridgeport
and other places were cleared of coal
trains Monday, over 1 ,000 cars of coal
having been cleared from Bellaire alone
since the troops arrived. The trains are
guarded to Cambridge.
Peoria Mines Wilt Itesume.
Peoria, Ills., June 12. Fully a half
dozen mines here will resume operations
under the protection of W) deputy
sheriffs. There are rumors of trouble.
A story is prevalent that an attack will
be made on the Pekin jail, though it is
not credited here.
Four Companies Ordered Home.
Indianapolis, June 12. Governor
Matthews has ordered four companies
home from Sullivan county. There will
be eight companies on guard there until
the conditions change.
Supreme Lodge of Workmen.
San Francisco, June 12. The su
preme lodge of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen began its annual ses
sion in this citv.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
For alleged conspiracy with the saioou-k?ept-rs,
Rev. -. C. Dixon of Brooklyn
wants Mayor Schieren impeached.
Colored people of St. Louis and Alton
celebrated the Lovejoy anniversary at Al
ton. Kansas Prohibitionists are disgusted at
the prevalence of prize fighting in that
state.
The Eureka, Ills., brick and tile works
will shut down on account of lack of fuel.
A conference of the American Shoe
Workers of America in Boston decided on
an international label. It is a leather
colored diamond inclosing a shoe.
Louis Matheny, accused of murdering
Policeman Cashin at Oakland, Cal., was
acquitted.
The president has approved the bill to
amend the act to authorize the construc
tion of a bridge over the Calumet river.
Paul Locario, 00 years old, and a promi
nent citizen of Birmingham, Ala., goes to
the penitentiary for 20 years for killing
his wife.
The station agent and operator at Fort
Gibson, I. T., were held up and the safe
relieved of $000. This is near the scene of
Saturday's triple tragedy.
There is a hitch about the price to be
paid for the site of the National park on
Sherman Heights, near Chattanooga.
Memorial services will be held on Tippe
canoe battle ground on June 24. Ex-President
Harrison will make the address.
A Texan at Washington thinks Cuber
son will be nominated for governor of the
Lone Star state and Chilton will be sen
ator.
The royal labor commission of England
decided that unions and masters' asso
ciations .should be incorporated and dif
ferences settled by law suits.
A committee has been appointed by the
Civil Service Reform Association of New
York to secure a fund to erect a monu
ment to the memory of George William
Curtis.
WHEAT MARKET CLOSED STEADY
Started Weak on the Government Crop
Report, But Soon Firmed Up.
Chicago. June 11. The government crop
report started wheat weak today, but the
market .soon became steady on the decrease in
passage and the reported steadiness abroad.
July started He lower at M5tK declined &.
advanced lc and reacted to 58-JJc.
Corn was steady with wheat. July opened
56c tower at S?4C, lost J4c advanced to t'lHJc
Provisions ere steady with wheat, and on
a little buying. July pork started 5c higher
at 512.00 and advanced to $12.10.
LOSl.NO PRICES.
WHEAT Unsettled; cash. MM; July. 59?$.
COKX Hiiilier; cash. 40J; July. 41.
OAST Firm; cash, 41; July. 37JS
POKK Higher; cash, 812.10.
LAKII-Hlgher; July. d.7u.
Chicago Live Stock.
CnicAGo, June 11. CATTLE Common to
fair grades were weaker and iO&lx: lower
than at the close of last week. Sales of na
tives were on a basis of S1.2V35.00 for inferior
to extra. Exceedingly few steers sold below
$4.00. The prices most frequently paid for
cows, heifers and bulls were S2-YK&3.UI. Texas
cattle were quoted anywhere from SI.25&L50
for thin cows to SM,k&4.50 for choice fat
steers.
I10fiS Although the supply of hogs was
large, the market was very strong. It wan
especially strong for lightweights. They
made an average gain of 10c, the best grades
bringing SI. TO and the hulk changing hands at
Sl.V3t.tV". Heavy and medium weights were
5o higher and active, at $4.7534.90 for common
to choice.
SHEEP Good to best muttons sold at
steady prices. Quotations were $1.35.1.90 for
poor to choice. Yearlings w ere steady at S4-50
((4.25, and spring lambs were saleable at $2.75
&5.U0.
Receipts Cattle. 19.00) head: calves, 30;
hog 35,000; sheep. 5,000.
South Omaha Live Stock.
South Omaha, June 11. CATTLE Re
ceipts, 2,000 head; 1300 to 1503 lbs., S4.35&4.75;
1100 to 1300 lbs., $4.1034.40, 900 to 1100 lbs..
S3.75&4.15; choice cows, $2.G53.90; common
cows, Sl.25g2.50; good feeders, $3.0033.45;
common feeders, $2.6032.90. Market steady.
HOGS-Iteclpto. WW bead; ltoht..$
.55; mixed, f4.50t.55; heavy, t4,S4.t.
faVAt Kl V-
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ADOPTED A HEW SCALE
The Conference at Columbus
Reached ah Agreement.
IT GOES INTO EFFECT ON JUNE 18.
Strike Sltnatlon Grows Steadily Worse at
Massillon Bridge Burned at MIdvalo.
Trouble In Alabama Resuming Busi
ness at Cripple Creek Peoria Mines
Will Resume.
Columbus, June 12. The joint cotn
mittee on scale, composed of operators
and miners, feached au agreement Mon
day. A. A. Adams, .president of the
Ohio miners, who was a member of the
scale committee, refused to sign the
agreement. The settlement, however, is
final. The scale agreed upon is as fol
lows: Pittsburg, thin vein, Gil cents,
thick vein, 56 cents; Hocking Valley, CU
cents; Indiana bituminous, 60 cents; In
diana block, 70 cents; Streator, Ills., 02' ;.
cents for summer and 70 cents for win
ter; Bloomiugton, Ills., 771... cents for
summer and 8.1 cents for winter, La
Salle and Spring Valley, Ills.. T2K. cents
for summer arrd 80 cents for winter.
Other sections in northern Illinois fields
at prices relative to the above.
The scale of prices will be in effect
and bind both parties thereto, beginning
June 18, 1894, and continuing urrtil May
1, 1895; provided the above named scale
of prices for the Pittsburg district shall
be generally recognized and observed.
The operators and miners shall co-operate
in their efforts to secure a general
observance of said prices, and if, during
the period covered by this agreement, u
general recognition of the prices herein
named, cannot be secured, either party
to this agreement may call a meeting of
the joint board of arbitration to determ
ine whether the agreement has been
sufficiently complied with to warrant its
continuance.
Resuming Kuslnes at Cripple Creek.
Cripple Cheek, Colo., Juue 12. Ever
since the deputies left the field Monday
merchants have been preparing to re
sume business. The Summit, the Ravine,
Eclipse No. I and the Independence min
ing coinpanres began putting men to
work immediately, aud withiu a week it
is expected that every mine in the dis
trict will be in operation..
Mcarclly or Coal the Cause.
Peru, Ky., June 1'. The Chesapeake,
Ohio and Southwestern shops have shut
down, throwing over HOO men out of
work. Scarcity of coal is the cause.
Last Coal Train Moved.
Charleston, W. Va., June 12. Gov
ernor McCorkle received a telegram that
the last coal train in the yards at Boggs
Rtiii had been moved. t
Will .eet lu"Wew York.
Chicago, June 12. The 14th triennial
conference of the Reformed Episcopal
church has closed. The next general
conference will meet iu New York.
The Journal is supplied with a fine
variety of the latest new face.1? of job
type, as well as a full lino of tho old
standards, aud is turning out for its nu
merous customers the finest work clone
iu the county. See for yourself when
ordering. We make our prices to suit
the times. Wo do not slight our work
in any particular, aud complete it as
promised. tf
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After you have subscribed for a local
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have supported the theory of protection
to our nation's industries, and on this
score you will not find any to excel the
American Economist, New York City,
$2 a year.
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Sprains, Soro and Swollen Throat,
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bottle. Warranted the most wonderful
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The Jocknac is prepared to do all
manner of printing for you, on short
notice, and at reasonable prices. No
matter what you are needing, let us see
what it is, and give you figures for the
work. We know we can please- you. Wo
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and keep our plant up v:lli the times.
- Sr. Patrick's Pills are carefully
prepared from tho best material aud
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Call and see our "Tour of the World
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COLUMBUS MARKETS.
fcaj''Ourn.ilotntiont.of tin: market t-.-ircnlituiiit-d
Tuesday afternoon, and are correct and rliable
at the time.
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Mixedoatd Jill
Ko Xt)
Flour 1'J"J640
fhOIiUCK.
Butter fefcli
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Potatoes I lo
LI VK STOCK.
Fat huK" ft Otet I 'J.1
Fat cows t Wit- Mi
Fatelieep 1-' n)
T H. bltH?rtf J vJril i
Feeders $'! Witil! 0
NOTH'K TO KKOKKM.
To Frel (Joetz: Yon are hereby notiti-d that
on the iiith ilny of September, I'-VJ, the follow
itiK ifc-tcrilwd iireiniw-t to wit: lxt No. four (t)
in block No. two hundred and two i3)), in the
city of ("olumburt. count) of I'latte, and Mate of
Nebraska, wai sold at pritate tax-ale to Mason
Kenll. for uon-paj ment of delinquent laxen
levied and iiPt-eeFed ana i list the s-ime for the
years 17, ll, !-, ls--r,rsV,, l-s7,l-, lwanil
I&M). Haid lot was taxed in the name of Fred
(ioetz, and the time of redemption of said lot
from said Hale will expire on the Zith day of
September, l1-!)!.
jnn3 Mason Hkai.!..
NOTHK TO KKHKKM.
To Steele A. Jchnt-on: You are herebj notified
that on the 31st day or October, IS'.fJ, the follow
ing described premises to wit: Ixjt No. six 05),
in block two hundred and i-ixtecn 21ti), in the
city of Columbus, county of I'latte and state of
Nebraska, wai sold nt private tax-sale to Mason
Heall, for non-pa) ment of delinquent taxes
aessed anil levied against the same for the
)ears 1&77, lfv-i, 13, l&N!, 15S7. IS, Iha'j and
lai. Saiil lot was taxed in the name of Steele
A Johnson, and the time of redemption of said
lot will expire on the 31st day of October. ljl.
'Unn3 .Mason Beall.
NOTICE TO ItEIIEKil.
To A. D. Joneti: You are herehy notified that
on the SUtdayof Octolier, lfcW. the following
described premise to wit: Lot Xo. four (I) in
block two hundred and sixteen Cll) in the city
of Columbus, county of Platte and otateof Ne
braska, was sold at private tax-sale to Mason
Beall, for non-payment of delinquent taxe
assebsed and levied aKnintt the name for tho
jears 1&71, 1875, lJ7ti. 1577. 117s. 1S7H, 1S&0. ISM,
11S2. 1853, 1S&I, lW.. lwtf, in;, lyss;. jrt nnd l-y.
Said lot was taxed in the name of A. 1). Jones,
and the time of redemption of eaid lot from fcaid
UnpteZtootOMl.
6jaa3 Maso-Bb.ua,
What is
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Castoria.
"Castor! i Is an excellent iiicdi.-in-' f : - .1
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Lofti-ll, Ma.sS.
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interest of their children, .tu I us. Cjstori.i ia
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des.troyin;j their loed ones, by foreinopiiiiii.
morphine, sootuinjj syrup anil other hurtful
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Conduct Funerals.
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Castoria.
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I rco iiiuieud it u.Mipvriorloauy prescription
l.IKv u to Lie "
I! A. Archer. M. D.,
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"iiir ihvsii-i-iu3 iu tho children's deput
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l.or upou it "
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