Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, May 20, 1887, Page 2, Image 2
i a THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : FRIDAY * MAY 20. 1887. IN IDE FIELD OF SPORTS , A Fifty-Mile Pedestrian Contest In Prog ress at Lincoln , NOTEDSPRINTERS TAKING PART , " " i Omaha Encounters Defeat at the Hands of tbo Hamas City Club- Other Events in the Sporting World. Lincoln's Flfty-Mllo Contest. LINCOLNNob. . , May 10. [ Special Telegram - gram to the 13KK.1 The llfty-mile heel-and- toe walking match under the managmcnt of C. L. Shrlver opened to-night at the metro politan rink with 1,000 spectators In attend- ancc. The fourcoutestantsaro Dan O'Leary , of Chicago ; Hart , the colored pedestrian of Chicago ; lloss , of Omaha , and Huffman , of licllwood , Neb. The men showed up on the track In line form at the Opening and lion. L. W. lillllngsloy in a few remarks eulogized the revival of the olympian games and stated to the audience that the coutcst was for blood and the best man to win. The contestants wcro led in the start by Hart , with O'Loary close In the wake , the lirst mlle being made by Hart in B minutes and by U'iicary in 8 minutes and 'M seconds. Several brilliant spurts were made by Hart and O'Loary that nwoko great enthusiasm , and the record of the lint hour's walking was Hart , C miles , 13 laps ; O'Leary , 0 miles , It laps ; Huffman , 5 nnles , U laps ; lloss , 5 miles , 5 laps , the track requiring uevontcon laps to the mile. The two ox-champions of the world never ap peared In better form , and the contest prom ises to be oC interest to the lluish. Ilio Western IjcnRiic. AT KANSAS CITY. KANSAS CITY , May 10. The homo team won to-day over the Omabas by the follow ing score : Kansas City . 7 0011310 2-15 Omaha . 0 2 00200s 1 8 AT TOPr.KA. TOPKKA , Ka. , May 10. The Llncolns lost their second game with Topeka to-day. The score was : Topeka . 0 3 0 a G 1 0 0 1 13 Lincoln . 0 1 2 1 0 0 3 3 0 10 AT ST. .losr.nr. ST. JOSEPH , Mo. , May iS. The Donvers vrero given a surprise party to-day In a defeat lu a teu inning game by the following ficoro : 8t. Joseph. . . . 0 01311002 B 10 Denver . 0 8 AT I.KAVI'.NWOUTH. LKA.VKXWOKTH , Xas. , May 10. The homo team won the second panne from Hastings to-day. The score resulted : Leaven worth. . . . a 00002200 C Hastings . 3 00000000 3 National L/cnsuo Games. WAsmxoTo.v , May 10. The result of the contest between the Washington andChlcago t ams toiay was as follows : Washington . 1 03100010 0 Chlcairo . 0 5000230 0 i'itchcrs Whitney and Kyan. Uase lilts Washington 15 , Chicago 11. Errors- Washington 7 , Chlcnuo 0. Umpire 1'owers. NKW YOUK , May 10. The came be tween New York arid Indianapolis to-day resulted as follows : New York . 1 0 0 2 2 4 1 S 1 14 Indianapolis . 3 00331002 8 Pitchers Kcefo and Ilealy. Uase hits- New York 10 , Indmtmpolls 14. Errors Now York 5 , Indianapolis 7. Umpire Quest. riiu.ADF.i.i'iiiA , May 19. The result of the contest between the Philadelphia and Detroit tortins to-day was as follows : 1'hlladolphla . 0 01000310 5 Detroit. . 2 1305203 10 Pitchers Ferguson and Oetzein. Uaso lilts Philadelphia 13 , Detroit 18. Errors Philadelphia 8 , Detroit 3. Umpire Cushlck. BOSTON , May 10. The eauio between the Boston and Plttsburg teams to-day resulted as follows : JHoston . 0 20001001 4 I'lttsbtirg . 0 1030010 * 5 Pitchers Hndbourn and Ualvln. Base lilts-Boston 10 , Plttsburg 10. Errors Bos ton 1 , PIttsburic 1. Umpire Hcngle. The American Association. CINCINNATI. May 10. The came to-day between Cincinnati and Brooklyn resulted w follow * : .Cincinnati . 0 3001021 8 14 Brooklyn . 2 0202301 0 10 Pitchers Corkhlll and Watson for Cincin nati , llindoison for Brooklyn , Base hits- Cincinnati 25 , Brooklyn 15. Errors Cin cinnati 7 , Brooklyn 5. Umpire Knlcht LOUISVILI.K. May I1. ) . The game between Louisville and Baltimore to-day resulted as follown : ( Louisville . 0 07000300 0 .Baltimore . 0 30000100 a Pitchers Chamberlain and Kainsoy for J.oulHvillo , Smith for Baltimore. Base hits Louisville 14 , Baltimore 8. Errors Louis- Vlllo 2. Baltimore 2. Umpire Cuthbcrt. .ST. Louis , May 10. The game between Et. Ixnils and Athletic to-day resulted as follows : Bt Louis . 3 01 31 1011 * 8 Atlilutlc . 3 00100001 4 Pitchers Klnc and Soward. Base hits Bt. Louis 17. Athletic 10. Errors St. Louis 1 , Athletic 1. Umpire McQuade. CLEVELAND , May 10. The game to-day between Cleveland and Metropolitan resulted as follows : Cleveland . 2 0001003 0-G Metropolitan . 0 1000000 0 1 Pitchers Morrison and Cushman. Base If hits Cleveland 13 , Metropolitan 8. Errors- Cleveland 0 , Metropolitan G. Umpire Val entine. I The Northwestern League. DKS MOINKP , la. , May 10. [ Special Tele gram to the BKE.J The last came of the I fcerles with Milwaukee was won by the vis itors to-day , Des Alolnes ' , with Its best play- Bra In the hospital , 'playing n spiritless gamo. The following is the score by in nings : Desliolncs . 0 00012002-5 Milwaukee . ,1 000180 0-17 Sullivan , whoso decisions In each of the three Milwaukee garnet * were received under protest , was ordered by telegraph to-night to return to Milwaukee. LA Ciiossi : , May 10. The game between Xia Crosse and Oskosh to-day resulted as fol lows : t.a Crosse , 7 ; Oskosh , 4. I ? , Pitchers Pylo and Devlne. \r \ The Uncos at Ijoulsvllle. LOUISVILLE , May 10. The attendance was Rood. One and one-eight mile's ; Hottentot won , COle Hardy second , Almo third. Time IOOV. : Mlle ; Fcllowbrooi ; won. Warrlncton. see- on n , Judge Jackson out of race. Time- Clark stake , ono and one-fourth miles , for three-year-olds. At the stand Libretto ptartcd out at a set pace , Bun Cloche second , J lin Core third , It was the game ut the quar ter and half. Jim Uoro remaining about four lengths behind Libretto. At the head ot the Btrotch Cioro was even with Libretto. Libretto worked hard to win , but Jim Gore linlshcd lirst by a length , running easy and with no signs of lameness , Ban Cloche third.Vlme 3:11J/ : . Three-quarters mile dash : The Crow won , lilegot second , Bertha third. Time 1:18. : Ono and oiie-alxteonth miles ; Wahoo won , llevoke second. Time ! : The Labor Vote. NEW Yoiuc , Way 10. The Commercial Advertiser this afternoon publishes the fol lowing : It Is now stated ou very good au thority that Hcnr < - Ueorgo's labor party lias already begun to prepare for the tall cam paign. District loaders , witb their assist ants , are making a housoito house canva s of tenement districts and are said to bo largely recruiting theli ranks from lukewarm democrats. It has been Intimated that the object of tha whole atfalr Is to swell the labor vote at the approaching elation to such an extent thai Henry Ueorge could thun bo in a position tc make a profitable dral with James ( ! . lilalnt In the presidential election of 1& > 3. Henry CJeorgo was Been at tha Stand' ard ofllco this morning. Ho ; ild You can authoritatively deny thai there Is any deal or a < rceiuent , eltlier ast , pending- to b nuuio In the future between lilalne and myself , 1 urn opposed to Blatue lie represents all that 1 have boon linhtliu aeilnst for years monopoly i and the worsi of form of capitalist powers. 1 could not U consistent auu have any dealings will Jllalne. " "Will there be labor presidential candl slut * * IB 'Ut" "It is Btronuly probable that there will,1 Ruswtrtil George. O'BUIEN AT OTTAWA. A Mont Enthusiastic Reception Ac corded Him. TonoNTO , May 10. O'Hrlen left hero this mornlneon the 8:30 : train via the Canadian Pacific roftd. When ho arrived at the union depot ho found a crowd of about 100 persons awaiting him. O'Brien stepped upon the rear platform of the car and delivered a brief address. When ho commenced to speak ho was greeted with mingled groans And cltcors. Ho said : "Citizens ot Toronto , and brethren In the cause of free speech and of Ireland : 'I cannot depart without expressing my thanks to you ior the right noble reception which you have accorded me. As for the oocvrrcnco of last night , I have not the slightest doubt but that It was a de liberate attempt to murder incited by those whose position in your city ought to have taught them better. I shall not again refer to It except to say I came to Toronto not to defy them , not to dare them , but at the same tune not to fear them. It was cowardly to attempt to murder me , and I am willing to leave the verdict as between them and mo to the fair judgment of the fair-minded citizens of Toronto. " A committee of citizens and landleaguers from Ottawa met the tram at Mobcrly , 175 miles out. The deputation was composed ot piomlnont gentleman. The crowd set up a tremendous cheering as O'Brien stopped on the platform , and this enthusiasm was mani fested again nnd again. At the Itoyal roller rink latur on 5,000 parsons wore packed. The platform was occupied by a large number of priests , in cm bo i s of parliament and promi nent citizens. As O'Brien stepped upon the platform the vast audlenco arose as ono man and cheered enthusiastically. Not another man could vet Into the hall. The whole demonstration was plainly ment as an answer to the Toronto attack and everybody was talking ot annexation. The reading by Secretary I ) . J. Urav ot two telegrams set the audience frantic , Men cheered and yelled until thuy could do it no lougnn The throne- ing thousands on the outsldo cauht It up nnd carried it over half the city. These are the telegrams : HALIFAX , N. S. , May 19. Deepest sympa thy with you. As a Christian I am shocked , ns a Canadian humiliated , though not much surprised at thu vile blackguardism in To ronto. The educated ruffians who met under Mayor Howlaud are chiefly responsible. [ Slgned.J Aitciimsitop O'BniKN. CHICAGO , Mny 10. At a representative meeting of 30,000 Knights of Labor in Chicago cage resolutions were passed expressing heartfelt sympathy with your mission to Canada and condemnation of Lausdswue's action In Ireland. Letter follows. O'Urlen then delivered a short address , which was enthusiastically applauded. FOREST F1UES. Portions of Michigan Being Devas tated Dy Them. MABQ.UKTTK , MIcli. May 18. Heavy forest fires arec aging throughout Mnrquctto , Alter , Ynraga , Uoughton and Mewonaw counties. In many places the saw mills are threatened , but up to this morning none are burned. Large forces of men are engaged in Houghton county lighting the tires. The most serious trouble is experienced. The extent of the loss cannot bo ascertained. No reports have been received from the west this morning. The weather continues dry and hot and the whole country , for many miles along the lake front nnd the lake Itself , Is enveloped in a cloud ot smoke. Ulllet's saw mills , six miles from the city , are threatened , but a large force Is lighting the lire with good prospects of saving the mills , if the wind does not change. MILWAUKEE , May 19 , A special from LaCrosse to the Evening Wisconsin says tires are raging on the east fork of the Black river. N. B. llolway had ,000XXJ ( feet ot lo s destroyed and other losses are consider able. Advices from northern Michigan state that flames are still rnging along the south shore of the line nnd unless rain intervenes untold loss and suffering will ensue. No lives have been lost as far as can be ascer tained. DETUOIT , Mny 10. The Evening Journal's special trom Negnunce , Mich. , says forest tires are raginz with unabated fury In that vicinity. A fierce fire just north of town filled the air witb blinding smoke , ashes and burn I UK embers , and it was feared they would set fii A to the town , but the wind veered slightly. MAitpjUKXTE , Mich. , May 19. The forest fires are still raging everywhere and smoke Is dense. No casualties are reported , but thousands of dollars of damage have been done. From all quarters como reports of heavy damages , but owing to all telegraph poles being burned f nil reports are not pos sible. Nothing definite has been learned from camp No. 3 , where a big lire rnged last night. There are fears of a general con flagration. Fully 2.000 people are fighting fires on the peninsula to-day , and a repetition of the awful 1'cstigo nro Is ( oared. The fires appear to be raging everywhere- I'he Italians at camp No. 3 , who wcro sur rounded by fire last night , succeeded in sav Ing their lives , but lost everything in camp. No fatalities are reported , though when definite news arrives from camp No. 3 it Is feared the report will be worse. Fires are within two miles of Ishpcmlng , but no dan ger Is apprehended at that place. Itobtiod Ills Roommate. Frank Morianty was arrested by Cap tain Cormack yesterday for the larceny of $20 from R. S. Armstrong , ot the Mer chants hotel. The two men wcro guests at the hotel and Moriurity wont through Armstrong's pockets. Omaha a Reserve City. It was announced recently in the telegraphic - graphic dispatches from Washington that upon application of all the national banks of this city the comptroller of tbo currency had designated Omaha ns a reserve - servo city under the provisions of the act passed at the last session of congress. The act > as approved March S last and is amendatory of the law relating to the reserves of national banks. The law provides - vides that wherever throo-lourths of the national banks of any city having a pop ulation of 60.000 should make applica tion to the comptroller of the currency asking that their city bo made a rcsorvo city , the comptroller should have author ity to grant the request und every bank located in such city shall at all times thereafter have on hand in lawful United States money an amount equal to at least 25 percent of its deposits. The revised statistics further provide that throo-flfths of the reserve of 15 per cent required by the previous sec tion to bo kept ni.iy consist of balances duo to an association , available for the redemption of its circulating notes , from associations approved by the comptroller of the currency , organized under the act of Juno , 180-1. or under this title , nnd doing business in the specified cities , to which list the city of Omaha is added by the provisions of the amendatory act of March , 1887 , the substance of which is given above. Until the passage of the recent act , as was learned bv a reporter for the BKK last evening from Mr.llughos , of the Nebraska National bank , and Mr. Millaril , of the Omaha National , cities like Omaha were compulled to keep their re serve funds in such places as Now Yorker or Chicago. In cuso of a rim on a bank or pressure upon such an institution it oper ated to the disadvantages of such n bank as hud its legal tender reserve at so great n distance. By the provisions of the nmcadatory act a number of cities such ns Omaha havn made application to be come reserve cities and Chicago and New York become what are known ns "cen trnl rcsorvo cities , " the now law will greatly facilitate the business of this sec tion. The brokers of this section wil hereafter deposit their reserve funds in Omaha and as this city is the center of a largo tributary territory It will centralize hero the icga tender reserve of the smaller banks for all the adjacent country. In the ovim of a pressure upon any of these nnigh boring banks , the reserve funds can bo easily reached , ns Omaha is within con vunient reach much more ousil ; reached than heretofore. It U the opln ion of the bankers in Omaha that llio making of this a reserve city will greatly faci litato the business interests of this boctlon of the country , and circulars o notification are being sent out. to the smaller banks hereabouts. PRESBYTERIAN DELEGATES , They Assemble in Omaha From All Parts of the World , DR. J. T. SMITH , MODERATOR , The First Pay's Assembly Devoted to ft Sermon , Presentation , Prnycr , Election of Moderator and Ap preaching Holy Commuulna. The Assembly. The Presbyterian general assembly which met In the Dodge street church yesterday morning isjtho highest tribunal of the Presbyterian church. It IB com. > oscd of an equal number of ministers and skiers , and its sessions are hold annually n different parts of the country. Its nombors are styled commissioners , and nro appointed by the Presbyteries. The oflicors of the assembly consist of the Moderator , who is chosen annually , the stated clerk , who la also the treasurer , and the permanent clerk. The assembly decides all appeals which comes to it from inferior courts , decides all controversies respecting doctrine and discipline , superintends and directs the iffalrs and workings of the whole church , and through the various agencies which t has apuointcd , it seeks tuo advance ment of truth and righteousness. The argest antl most interesting work of the issombly is that connected with the ben evolent and missionaries of the church. .These are conducted ana managed by the different boards , such as homo missions , 'oreiirn missions , education , etc. These joards annually report to the assembly , as hey are responsible to it for the manner n which they conduct thoiraunirs. Their work is carefully reviewed and this sometimes stimulates discussions of an able and interesting character. Popular meetings in the interest of several of these boards are held during the sessions of the assembly. They are generally addressed - dressed by men who uro prominent in the church and also by those who are in direct connection with the work under consideration. In round numbers the membership at present is 600. These commissioners como from nearly all the states and territories of the unionexcept two or throe New Kuglund states and about six or seven states in the south. The elders , who constitute one-half the assembly , represent the dilforcnt walks and pursuits of life. Among them arc lawyers , physicians , bankers , merchants and farmers. They arc generally men of note and influence in the localities where they reside. This assembly is the ninety-ninth gen eral assembly in the United States. The lirst general assembly met in Philadel phia in 1770 , there being then twelve presbyteries and four synods. Now ac cording to the minutes of 1880 , there nro 1U1) ) presbyteries. G synods , 5,540 minis ters , 0,281 churches and 001,80 ! ) commun icants. The reports this year will doubt less show a membership of 700,000. For the year ending April 1 , 1830 , the Prcsby- Lorian church in the United States con- trioutcd $1,411,107 to the work of home and foreign missions and for local church purposes it raised $7.010,855. For the maintaining and building of schools and colleges it gave $11U,78U and it assisted weak congrega tions in the erection of churches to the extent of $243,010. It gave $97,754 for the education of poor young men for the ministry , and $01,274 for the prosecution of the work among the colored people of the south. The convening of this large and repre sentative body in a city upon the west bunk of the Missouri river is ouo of the many events which illustrates the mar vellous development of this western coun try. In 1873 the Presbytery of the Mis souri river extended to the western limits of Nebraska. It consisted of eleven min isters , and the Nebraska churches had 383mombors. The Presbyterian church of Omaha appears on the roll ( in 1800) ) as vacant and as having twelve members. The synovl of Nebraska was organized in October , 1874. At that time there were three Presbyteries in this statowhoso en tire membership amounted to thirty- three ministers , and fifty-live churches having u membership of 1,543 persons. The Omaha church appears on the roll with a membership of ninety-five. For years it was the only church of that tie- nomination in this city. In the spring of 1877tho , Rev. William J. Ilarsha.thon just graduated from the Theological Semi nary of the northwest at Chicago , ac cepted a call to the church , now known as tlic Dodge street church. The outlook of neither city or church was very prom ising. It had at that tune 100 available members. But the city began to grow , and the church grow with it. Instead of one church there are tivo English speak ing churches and ono Gorman church. During this week a Presbyto- erian church will bo organized at Ambler Place , half a mile west of Hanscom park , where there is an excellent church building. There are now in the state 131 ministers , 101 churches , and a membership of 7,309. There are two colleges , one ut Hastings and ono at Ucllovuo. The Meeting. The 500 commissioners to the Presby terian general assembly met in the Dodge street church yesterday at 11 o'clock. The floor was reserved for the visitors and the gallery for spectators. The pulpit was handsomely decorated with flowers. The meeting was called to order by the moderator , Kov. Dr. Marquis. The choir , consisting of Mrs. W. L. Welsh , soprano ; Mrs. F. P. D y , con tralto ; Franklin S. Smith , tenor , and J. L. Smith , bass , under the direction of Mr. F. L. Smith , and with Mr. H. II. Allen at the organ , rendered in an ex cellent manner , "Jubilate Dee , " by Hoi- den. den.Uov. Uov. Henry Woodard , of the presbytery of Washington , offered the opening prayer. Uov. L. Miller , of the presbytery of St. Lawrence , read hymn ! 507. Rev. Dr. Pike , of the presbytery of Rock River , read the bible lesson. Rev. Dr. Moorhead , of Blair presby tery , ottered prayer The assemblage then sang the hymn , "AwnkoMySour. " Rev. Dr. Marquis then commenced his sermon , taking his text from Revolution III , 3. "Behold , ! have set before tlieo an open door , and no man shall shut it ; for tiiou hast a little strength and hast kept mv word and hast not denied ray name. " Ho bald that interpreters are not agreed as to whether the church life described in these letters to the church is historic or prophetic. Without entering upon a discussion of that questlon.it was enough for their purposes at present to say that they had there set forth with unmistaka ble clearness , the condition of church life that would moot with the commenda tion of the Lord. "Wo uro assembled here , " ho said , "as professed representatives of the 'ccclcsia , ' the 'called one , who constitute a part of of Christ's mystical body. In this as semblage is represented a great body of believers. We are not the church of Christ , ( Uod forbid we should bo guilty of such assumption ) but are a church. By repre sentation there is hero assembled a part of the redeemed church of God a mom- bar of tbo mystical body of Christ. Whether this member is to constitute a comely or an uncomely part of Christ'a perfected body , the day of revelation alone can disclose. What we want row is to be sure of oar union with Christ and U\tUtft V.1- Ji'M W sure of l.is power ami protection to the Jlirlst which wo , represent. " The doctor said it jjccamo a question of rcat interest toiknow what was the con dition of a church .which would guaran tee to it Christ's presence and care. Internal peace and popular favor , at tended by ncttvltyf ami growth , wcro tokens of dlvino. blessing. But the testi mony was not Infallible. The real test of the presence ot Chr st in the church lay deeper than the surface. It was found not so much in the doing of Christ's work as in keeping of Christ's word. Ho did not wean to liillnia o that tUp faith can bo found without the"works. . Ho wanted it to bo understood'always that wherever Christ's word is kept in the faith of the church , His works will bo done in the tifo of the chureh. "IhoWord of Christ ! What is it ? It Is that which tells man what he is ; that lie is sinful , guilty , condemned , helpless , lost ; a being of vast capacities and wondrous rous capabilities of enjoyment or of suf fering , but all unstrung , disorgan ized , wrecked by sin , " the word which should bo kept m the "living testimony of thn daily Christian walk.7 The keeping of Christ's word was holding fast to the gospel ot salva tion as Christ had revealed it. This alone could give a certaitb guarantee of long life to a church , this alone can open the door to enlarged and lasting success. The doors of God's providence are already opened. The disposition which the church has shown in recent years to obey Christ's word by preaching his gos pel to every creature , has been rewarded in the providence of God with an over expanding wealth of op portunity. The Carriers of na tions have been overthrown. The ocean is no longer trackless. The boun daries of nations no longer terminate the highways of the world's intercourse. In all the tokens of a quickened life and thought arousing peoples from their age- lone sleep , Christ , the Lord is speaking to His church saying , "Behold , I have set before theo an open door and no man can shut it , for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word and hast not de nied my namn. " The speaker then spoke of the modern Improvements in the mothodspropoundcd by the Lord , beginning by ignoring the truth of dependence upon divine power. Such gospel , however , hud no power to regenerate society or eradicate the dread evil of sin , because it denied all true knowledge of sin's causes and cense quence. It must sooner or later bo over taken with judgment and disaster. The word of tltn Lord spokopf contlict , and the faithfulness of the faithful can not bo maintained without struggle. The doctor then spoke of the methods of the enemies of Christ's word and the means of overcoming them , llo then re ferred to the promise of assistance from Christ in his own time , awarding to the faithful the honorable recognition of the distribution that is eternal "Him that ovcrconicth , will I make a pillar in the temple of my God. " O , that wondrous temple , built of living stone , its walls and foundations garnished with sapphire and adorned with precious gems ; pillars emblems of the tcluplcs , dignity and strength and perpetuity , inscribed with the records of gra6o' ' that have exalted us and marked us peculiarly his own. Thus saved , each ono becomes a pillar to stand a monument etcrnallv to declare his people's truthfulness and to com memorate his love , ' Presentation. At the conclusion'of the sermon , Rov. Mr. Harsha appeared in the pulpit and addressed the moderator as follows : Mr. Moderator , 1 , taust theio will bo no alarm excited by the instrument of torture 1 hold In uiy hand. , lpreiumo some ot the commissioners to the assembly expected to see Indians and butfalo upon our streets. I nm glad at least to bo ablu to show thorn a tomahawk , Wo read lu tlio blulo that spears may be beaten lute pruning knives , but I & .UOW oC no scripture warrant for transforming a tomahawk Into a moderator's gavel. Consequently it Is necessary for mo to explain why this Is hoio tolay. . It was intimated to the Indians that the moderator would need a gavel to as sert his authority and that they might fit tingly carve one out of the native woods growing noon their reserve. This they have done ; though I fear they have made It ratlmr realistic and suggestive of extreme measures. However , you will notice that the edge Is dulled and this is a type of friendship. Thn hammer end Is tilled with metal. To under stand what this means I must say that the Indians smoke their tomahawks as well as light with them. The hummer end Is a pipe bowl and is used atlieathen | dances and feasts When an Indian is converted ho tills the bowl with metal , and that Indicates that ho has consecrated himself to Uod and will at tend lie.ithon dances no more. So you have in this singular gavel the two Ideas of friend ship toward the white men and purity toward Uod. And 1 may say , sir , that this gift to- dav marks a long stop toward that brotherly kindness which should exist between the race that once owned all American soil , and that other race which , to put It mildly , has como In to impiovo It. When we have elver to the Indians as many tokens of real friendship as they have. In the past generations , otlcred to us , the last slaves shall disappear trom the continent because the red men will then have the cheap but priceless benefits of just and ciniltahlo law. It was an Indian who said : "LawIs liberty , " it was an Indian chief who , when allowed to appeal tor redress to our federal courts , laid down his tomahawk forever saying : "ilmve found a bettor way. " Dr. Marquis then accepted the toma hawk gavel , remarking very felicitously that ho wished to have convoyed to the Indians who had so kindly offered the gift the deep felt gratitude of thu assem bly , as also the fact that the body cor dially sympathized with the struggle of the persecuted and oppressed red man. The assembly was supposed to bo a peaceable body of men and it was emi nently proper that the cdgo of the tomahawk should bo dulled as an evidence of peace. It was also proper that the orilico in the head should bo closed , as indicative of the fact that the deliberations of the assembly wcro not in need of the stimulating inlluenco of peace-producing nicotine. Hut if , through some mischance , a disturbance should arise a means might readily bo found to quell the same without opening the orifice in question. The doc tor's remarks , as also those of the Rov. Mr. Harsha were frequently ap plauded. The gavql * of carved oak , the gift of the Indians oif the Omaha reser vation. _ Comtnltuid'8 Report. The following report of the committee of arrangements was read by the chair man , Rov. W. J. Harsha : Mr. Moderator : Your committee of ar rangements would uiosl respectfully make the following recommendations : 1 That the assembly muet this afternoon In the exposition bulldinir , corner of Fifteenth street and Capitol svvnuo , and that all fut ure meetings be held th < > ro except the com munion service of to-nfght. 2. That the daily se iptis bo from 9 o'clock a. in. to 13 in. , aim frpui,2:30 : to 5 lu the after noon and from 8 to ly atnight. , H. That , at the tlie uymiunlon services to- nlt'lit , Uov. Dr. 0. Manjuls preside ; to ad minister the bread , tueiKev. Orr Lawson D. 1) . ; to administer the wluo , Uov. Wilson Phrangerl ) . D. ; that the following ruling elders servo : For the bread , L. T. Ji.lrvlng , George H , Shields , 11.1' . Wallace , Johnson H. Baldwin , F. L. Shonpard. Win. W. Tcnnv , Slinon Cott , Louis O. Walker. J. O. Oonkling , J. C. Clark , and for the wluo , J. K. Kwlng , EU. . Henry , Henry Hace , John S. Morgan , 0. B. Falrchlld , James 11. Cruck- shnnk , Kllas U , Montfort , It. N. Wilson , W. W. Waters , E. Kally West 4. That as the standing oriler of the assem bly leaves Thursday night vacant , we devote that night for tills assembly to the ministry as represented Dy the boards of education and ministerial relief. G. That Saturday night of this week be given up to a general reception by the citi zens of Omaha to the assembly at the expo sition building. 0. That HabGath afternoon , May 22 , at 3 o'clock bedeslgnated as the hour for holding the popular meeting In the Interest of the cen tennial mcotlne'of the assembly next year. The members composing the above committee arc Rov. W. J. Harsha , Dodge street church ; Her. Mr. Henderson , Saunders Btrcnt church ; Uov. Mr. Kerr , Southwest church ; Uov , John Gordon , Park nvoniio church : Hov. J. N. Boyd , of the Christian Hour ; Uov. J. M. Wilson , of the Castollnr street church , and Messrs. P. L. Porino. O. F. Davis , J. L. Wobhans nnd Dr. Mllroy. A recess was then taken until 3o'clock , in tlio exposition building. Afternoon. The afternoon session was opened in the exposition building nt 8 o'clock. The moderator occupied the stage with tlic Stated nnd permanent clerks , Drs. Moore nnd Roberts , the back-ground being tlio curtain , In front of which had been raised carpeted platform over the orchestra chairs. This was decorated in front with the national Hag , which ex tended from side to side. The modera tor's table was graced with a beautiful bouquet. Ou n lower platform wcro placed tables at which sot the following representatives of papers from abroad : Presbyterian Manner , Pittsbtirg , by lr. Allison ; Herald and Presbyter , Cincin nati , E. U. M. Morfort ; Interior , Chica go , C. O. Waters , Journal , Philadelphia , Dr. Patterson ; Presbyterian , Baltimore , Dr. Simmons ; St. Louis Globe-Democrat , George 11. Apporson ; State Journal , Lin coln , Kov. H. Curtis. Surrounding the stage was n profusion of ferns , ( lowers and lilllos , which pre sented a handsome appearance , and at tlio same time diffused a most grateful odor. The delegates occupied about one-third of tlio lloor. They worn all attired in black. In the rear of the space reserved for tlio commissioners were a number of resident ladies and gentlemen , while a number of the former wore also to bo found in the galleries on either sido. The appearance of the assembly was remarkable for intolliijencocoiuplacciic.v , good judgment and seeming devotion to the work which it had been called to perform. Some of the com missioners were quite young , and , whila a number were noticeable for hoary hair and boards , yet. the greater number seemed to hnvo about passed middlo-ngo. The exorcises were opened by Moderator rater Marquis , who offered prayer. The roll was then called by Permanent Clerk Uoberts. A number of commission ers already announced ns having been appointed , failed to answer to their names , whila others whoso names wcro not announced , made known their pres ence to the secrclary. Dr. Marquis announced that the first business would be the election of a moderator and that the assembly awaited nominations. Valentino A. Lewis , of Boston nomi nated Uansom B. Welch , of the Theo logical seminary at Auburn , N. Y. Ho said that in doing so he know that ho struct a chord in the hearts of many who sat before him when ho mentioned in connection with the term moderator of tint assembly , the niinio of Mr. Welch. The assembly had never placed its hands upon Auburn and ho felt that that place should not bo forgotten in the round of the institutions. Andrew Burrows , of Boston , was con vinced that it was his duty to second such a nomination , and ho did so in his humble way ami with all his heart. A. McDougnll , of Ottawa , said that he seconded the motion , not alone bccauso Mr. Welch was from Auburn , but for twenty other reasons. In the selection of moderator , they had been twice to Al bany. Would it bo just and equitable to go to Albany a third time in twenty years ? The east and west had now como together on the bank of this majestic river , on which the Indian warrior had wooed and won his dusky maid. The cast had conic for Inspiration to the west , and the southern section , for fel lowship , had como from Mason and Dixoi ) lino. Chicago had given the Mc- Cormlck seminary , the youngest in the trio , and the representative of that insti tution , the moderator , had graced the chair with marked and "marquis" abil ity. Ho had no doubt that in the person of D. Welch , D. D. , LL. D , they would find a president who would preside with not loss grace and ability. Thomas . Bliss , of Denver , asked that Auburn bo not forgotten in the round of the seminaries. She had .sent into the Rocky mountain state , missionaries in the early day who planted religion there , which was warmly upheld , nnd for that reason the people of that state felt in favor of the selection of moderator from Auburn. A commissioner from Michigan also spoke in favor of Dr. Welch. U. M. Patterson , D. D.of Chester , Pa. , nominated J. Addison Henry , D. D. Ho said that the next assembly would bo held in Philadelphia and the Presbytery of that place had already forwarded invita tion to hold it in the First church. It would not bo right when they should come to Philadelphia for the Presbyteri ans of that place to use their inlluenco to have selected as moderator ono of their Philadelphia pastors. Here it was ap propriate for them to effect that work so that on the occasion of the centennial anniversary they might bid the assembly a hearty welcome to Philadelphia. Penn sylvania had more than a quarter of the working members and since 1871 has had but two moderators. Eastern Pennsyl vania , with a very largo membership , has not had a moderator in fifteen years. If the location is to be taken into consider ation , it might truthfully bo said that PeniiBvlvama did not receive thn atten tion to which she was entitled. Dr. Henry had been called to the pastorate after his graduation from Princeton. Thr.t church , of which he now presides , has since been under his direction , a period of nearly a quar ter of a century. Ho was a man of pre eminent ability in the chair , the pulpit and in the desire to work for the advance ment of the church. If he were elected moderator he would put them through rapidly and multiply the business they would bo able to transact. D. William Havens , of Highland , Kan. , a most voncrablo gentleman with a thick , long beard and hair , white as a moon light cloud , took great pleasure In second ing the nomination of Dr. Henry. As the centennial of the nation had been cele brated in Philadelphia , tlicro was a fitness in holding the centennial of the Presby terian assembly in the samq placo. It would be a celebration which would symbolize the country from the lakes to the gulf , from ocean to ocean , and oven include all the other nations. Judge U. N. Willson , of Philadelphia , hero advanced to the platform to speak. Moderator Marquis arose and said that ho did not wish to stop tlio discussion , but that he would like to give a little ad vice , and that was that more than ono second to n nomination would not help the nominee's uausu. Judge Willsor. remarked it was very good advice for tome ether person to fol low. Ho then said that he spoke for those who surrounded Dr. Henry , and ho know how greatly they would bo pleased with his nomination , and how worthy the doctor himself was of the honor. Phila delphia did not ask for everything. If she did , there would bo little left for the rest of them. But she did enjoy having n moderator from among her ministers , and felt that when she could name such a man ns Dr. Henry that she was really entitled to some attention. Ho was n staunch churchman. Ho had taken In Prcsbytorlanism with his mother's milk , nnd had not forgotten the taste of it even yet Ho was a good man , and if nomi nated , Philadelphia would feel proud of William Boyd. of West Jersey , N. J. . on behalf of the Presbyterians ot the vi cinity of Philadelphia , nominated Calvin W. fatowart , of Colornln. It might scorn presumptuous on the part of nyoungman to as much as insinuate a comparison which might scorn Invidious. But it had been the practice of the assembly to select its moderator from the metropolitan cit ies or thu theological seminaries. Dr. Stewart was not ono of either of these. Ho was not the pastor of a largo city church. But ho was in the direct Una of succession to those who planted religion in the early days , and who had sent forth many into the work in which ( hey were all engaged. While ho was not a metro politan pnstor , they would recognize the fact that It would be well to elect a man who was In sym pathy with the founders of the of the church , thereby bridging over the present with that which has long past. If oloctcd , ho would preside over the as sembly , as ho had over the synod of Pennsylvania , with dignity and grace. 1)1' ) . Warner Van Onion , of Now York , nominated John McClclIuu Holmes , D. D. , of Albany , whom ho chnriictcri/.od as a man of learning , piety , of well known fitness as n presiding ofHcor , au erudite scholar and a faithful pastor. Franklin L. Sheppard , of Baltimore , Dominated Joseph T. Smith , 1) ) . D. , of the same placo. Ho supported the nom ination by a speech , in which , while pay ing a compliment to the younger mem bers of the ministry , ho didn't forget the aged ones who had homo the brunt of battle and the weight of effort for years. He paid a compliment to the virtues , grace of mind , learning , piety and s > cr- vice of Dr. Smith , in a lengthy speech which , it was noticed , had produced great effect. A commissioner said that ho had a can didate for nomination , but that ho would not present the name if the nominations worn now declared closed , and the as sembly preceded to vote. Dr. Runkin mudo a motion to that effect and it prevailed. A vote was taken , the secretary calling each commissioner's name , and that In dividual named which of the candidates he preferred for moderator. The moderator announced that a ma jority of all the votes cast would bo re quired for election. In the lirst ballot 422 votes were cast. Necessary to a choice 212. The votes for the nominees were us follows : Uansom B. Welch 83 J. Addison Henry 01 Calvin W , Stewart 18 J. McClcllan Holmes 7S Joseph T. Smith 1 7 A commissioner wanted the vote viva vocc. Another said that as it was evident that no election had taken place , ho moved that the names of all nominees except thu two receiving the largest number of votes bo dropped in the second ballot. The moderator hold the motion was not in order at that time. A motion was made to elect Dr. Smith by acclamation. It was declared not in order. Dr. Hayes , of Cincinnati , to expedite the matter moved that the voting bo done by the commissioners standing up at the same time , nil who were in favor of each of the nominees , the counting bo done by tellers. A motion to table was lost. v Dr. Hayes' motion prevailed. Dr. Lewis asked leave to withdraw Dr. Welch's name in favor of Dr. Smith. The permission to withdraw was re fused , but subsequently it was granted with the understanding that the with drawal would not be in favor ot any par ticular candidate. A vote was taken for Dr. Smith butnot announced. Judge Wilson withdrew Dr. Henry's name and desired to know if , in the vote taken , a selection had been made. The moderator declared that a selec tion hudbuon madebut m response to sev eral calls to announce thu same , de clared it would be improper to do so until all the nominees had boon voted for. for.A A vote was then taken for Dr. Holmes and Dr. Stewart. The moderator then announced the vote as follows : Dr. Smith 278 Dr. Holmes (18 ( Dr. Stewart 11 Dr. Smith having received a majority of the votes cast was declared elected. The moderator appointed aa a commit tee to escort the moderator-elect to the chair , Drs. Rankiu , Bracken and Law- son. When Dr. Smith appeared upon the stage , ho was addressed by Moderator Marquis , in effect that it was an in expressible pleasure to welcome him to the chair , not because of his work as a pastor in the church , but because of the collective expression of confidence and deference which came so heartily from that august body representing the great Presbyterian ohurch. Ho assured Dr. Smith that the association had'honorud itself in honoring him , and that his call ing to the station of moderator was by the full , earnest and honest expression of the feelings of the commissioners. Ho then asked the blessing of God upon his successor. Dr. Smith addressed the retiring moderator - orator , but in so low a tone that lie could not bo hoard. Ho returned the assembly liis hearty thanks for its kindly recogni tion , and ho would say that ho would en deavor with all his strength to fulfil the duties ot his office. Walter R. Frame , Winnobago , Wis , ; A. F. Fey , Allegheny ; C. A. Rodnev Jan vier , New Brunswick , nnd W. B. Waller , ot Wostchestcr , wore elected temporary clerks. Thos. F. Cortclyou of Cincinnati , Wm. Tcnny of St. Paul , and James Joy of Detroit , declined similar nominations Dr. Harsha called a meeting of the alumni of Washington college last night , and announced that communion would bo administered in the building instead of in the Second church. Dr. Hmlth , Moderator. Dr. Joseph Smith , of Baltimore , is a tali , shapely divine , of commanding figure and imposing presence. His demeanor meaner is agreeable in the extreme. Ho is as gentle as a child , yet convoying the idea that ho has scon a very great deal of this wicked world. In form ho is not unlike James , the pioneer Methodist evangelist , though his head lacks the squareness of that well-known gentle man. Dr. Smith's head is nearly bald , a hlight rim of gray saving him from that atlliction. He speaks in a low voice , with great casa and correctness. His words are well selected and his mat ter that of n divine who is not accustomed to want for an Ulea. He is sixty-nine years of ago , having been born in Mercer county , Pennsylvania , in 1818. Ho graduated in 1837 , and soon became older in the church of which his father was pastor for many years. Ho wont to Baltimore in 183'J. thence to Louisville , Ky. , returning to Baltimore in 1802 , where he has since had charge of the Central church. Ho was warmly con gratulated by many after his election. Holy Communion. Last night holy communion was admin istered in the exposition building. Dr. Marquis , ex-moderator , presiding. This service always takes place on the lirat night of every assembly. It was largely attended , there being a number of people ple from the city present. The prayer hi blessing on the feast was offered by Dr. Orr Lawson of Dakota , and that at the ploso of the celebration was said by Dr. WiUon Phraner of Sing Sing , New York. The bread and wmo were distributed by twuiity-ono elders. To-l > ny. The first exercise to-day will be ( ho adoption of rules of business. This will bo followed by the following features , should time permit : Presentation of tiie docket. Order for the printing of roll. Appointment of the standing commit tees , vis : Bills and overtures , judicial committee , polity of the church , homo missions , education. ' publication , church erection , theological seminaries , minis terial relief , frecdmon , aid for colleges , correspondence , benevolence , narrative , temperance , Icavo of absence , uillcago , finance , Appointment of committees on the records of synods. Presentation of aynodlcul records by roll cull , Presentation of statistical reports , overtures and ether documents from the prosbytorlos , by roll call. Presentation ot thu annual reports of the boards and committees , ns follows : Board of homo missions , board ot for eign missions , board of education , board of publication , board of church erection , board of relief , board of commission for frcodmcn , | committee on temperance , committee ou systematic butieliuencc. TrltleH. The Interior , of Chicago , was scattered ( Uiiong the commissioners yesterday with ti great dual of liberality. The Christian Ifonr , the homo organ of Presbytorianisni , was hoarllly appreci ated by many of the commissioners. It presented a handsome appearance , and itn list of commissioners , which , by the way , was thu lirst published , was a source of convenience to a host of these present. The exposition building will cost the committee of arrangements $1,000 for thu ten days the assembly will bo in ses sion. sion.There There is a special section of the expo sition building set apart for the meeting of each of the standing committees of the assembly , and this place Is indicated by n legible curd tacked upon the walls of the building. The committee of nrrancomonts scorn to have left nothing undone. Among the many things supplied is : \ meeting room for the committee on mileage and writing-room supplied with a number of tables and all the ink and stationery nec essary for all the visiting newspaper men and commissioners. G. H. Apporson , formerly of the Re publican of this city , who is in attend ance , is not a 'commissioner as was at first supposed , but a representative of the Globo- Democrat of St. Louis. The Presbyterian board of publication has a line display at thu loft of the en trance to the exposition building. It Is in cliarue of Mr. Addis , of Philadelphia , and Mr. Whitney , of Chicaco. The pro ceeds of the sale will bo applied to the Omaha branch of thu institution , which is located in Ashland block on Dodge street immediately west of the postolllco. The graduates of Washington college mot yesterday evening and decided to give a banquet before the close of the as- hombly. All the other alumni will do the same. Rov. T. C. Hall , formerly of the South west chureh of the city and now of Omaha , is ono of the succtators of the assembly. His re-appearance in Omaha was heartily appreciated by a host of his old parishioners. Washington and Jefferson have about forty graduates in the assembly , three of whom have been moderators , Dis. Hayes , Marquis and Frame. Rcllnhln nnd Always the Hnino. Brandreth's Pills are the oldest , rafcst , f and best blood purifier and purgative known. They tire purely vegetable , thorcforo harmless. They are always the sumo and always produce the same effect. Other purgatives require increased doses and finally cease acting altogether. A course of ono or two of Brundroth's Pills taken each night is a positive cure for constipation , headache , and all bilious disorders. If you can't take them plain get them sugar-coated. Personal Miss Stella lloscwater and Miss Nellie Rosowatcr have returned from the east , accompanied by Miss Daisy Stewart , | of Washington , who will be their guest for several weeks. Wanted at Sioux City. Officer Ormsby yesterday arrested Fred Baxter , who is wanted at Sioux City. la. , for removing a mortgaged team. Bax ter was found working the team near the pound. _ AMUSKMHNTS. MINNIE MADUKUN. The occasion of Manager Boyd's bono- ilt combined with the attraction of Min nie Maddcrn in "Caprice , " drew a good- sized audience to the opera house last night. Tno play progressed smoothly and a much more satisfactory perform ance was given than on the previous night. _ A Fashionable Chicago Wedding. CHICAGO , Alay 10. [ Special Telegram to the BKK.I At the Fourth Presbyterian church this evening , at 0-30 D. m. , Frank C. Farwell , the second son of Mr. J. V.Farwell. was married to Miss Fnnny Day , daughter of Mr. Albert M. Day. The wadding was a very fashionable ono and the church was crowded. Tno ushers were Cyrus Heiilloy.jr. , Ueoieo S. Isham , Kdward S. Adams , Howard II. Kuapp , Kmorson B. Tuttlo. Henry N. Tuttle , Benjamin U. Lamb and Wirt D. Walker. The bridesmaids wcro Miss Anita McCor- mlck , Miss Annie Day , Mlas Fanny Farwoll , Miss Kathcrine Islmm. Mins Elizabeth King and Miss Grace Faiwell. Mr. and Mrs. Fai- well sail for Europe ID a few days. A. Successor to Jonos. TALLA.IIASSEK. Fla , , May 19. In the joint mission of the legislature to-day Samuel PO&CO , democrat , was elected United States senator. Htnamnhip Arrivals. NEW YOHK , May 10. ( Special Telegram to the BKK.J Arrived The steamer City of Rome , from Liverpool. Weather Indications. 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