Nebraska Newspapers

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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE.
SEVENTEENTH YEAK. OMAHA , WEDNESDAY M HNING , FEBRUARY 8 , 1888. NUMBER .235.
now-innncisH REVIVED ,
Boportod Discovery of n Great Polit
ical Secret Society.
ANYTHING TO DEFEAT BLAINE.
The Purposes of the Organization
Aliened to Be For IloomlnK Judge
GrcHliatn For thePrcsldon-
tint Nomination.
A Political Ilcsurrcotlon.
CHICAGO , Feb. 7. [ Special Telegram to
the Hun. ] The Mull says to-night : A polit
ical secret society , one In which , though the
objects of the association arc lawful and may
be laudublo , the members arc obligated to
profound secrecy , even ns to the membership
of the order , Is n novelty In the American
political history of the past twenty years. At
least such tin organization is In existence and
has been In o ) > crutlon for several months
past. Its avowed purpose Is nothing less
than to control the republican national con
vention which meets hero In Juno and to pre
vent by any means the nomination of James
O. Ululno for the presidency by that conven
tion. The candidate of the society for the
presidential nomination Is Judge Walter Q.
Grcshain. It Is not claimed that that gentle
man Is aware of the existence , the workings
or the purposes of the society , but neither is
it denied. It was only through an incautious
slip of the tonjruo by one of the
members that a reporter learned of the ex
istence of such an organization and a very
persistent application of the most approved
methods of "pumping" developed the fol
lowing facts regarding this American presi
dent-making society : The society has been
in existence for some time and 1ms slowly
been perfecting" its organization in all of the
states. In-tho south and west particularly
where the question of a low tariff may bo the
main Issue of the coming campaign the
greatest amount of work has been done ana
the most satisfactory results obtained.
Throughout certain portions of the cast , this
propaganda has been preached to many con
verts , and It is asserted that the society now
numbers thousands of selected men in all
parts of the country , * men who will obey
orders or men who have cither given their
solemn word of honor never to reveal , until
the "proper Mine. " the intentions or the
methods of the leaders.
Ohio has been one of the principal Holds of
labor of the "organizers , " and they say there
Is a "circle" or "branch" of the "order" in
every county of that state. Illinois has been
well worked also , and in more than forty
counties the "order" has subordinate organi
zations , some of which have already aftlliatcd
with the main body , while others are all prepared -
pared and arc waiting for the advent of the
"organi/.er , " who passed through Chicago a
few days ago on his way to the work of initi
ation of the new branches.
The method of securing members for the
society is very peculiar. Men arc selected
who are known In the Jlrst place to bo repub
licans , or anti-Cleveland democrats , or nnti-
Blaine men. Antl-Bluino men arc cheerfully
sought for. When a man is found who ,
It is thought , is fitted for mcmbciship ,
his name is proposed and ho is balloted for.
All this time the individual so honored docs
not know that such a society exists , much
less that ho is under consideration for mem
bership. If found suitable ho is elected to
the brotherhood and then some ono well ac
quainted with him is dcputatcd to sound him
with a view to obtaining an expression ol
opinion regarding the objects ami mission ol
the society. This is done in so guarded n
way as not to excite suspicion , and if every
thing is satisfactory the gentleman is in
formed of the now honor that has been con
ferred on him.
The main object of the Orcsham organiza
tion will bo to get Gresham men elected as
delegates to the national convention. In
every case possible a Gresham man will bt
put forward without obtruding his preference
until the session of the convention.
In reply to a question ns to whether the
Grcshain association had any strength ir
Chicago , the gentleman who gave the information
mation said : "There is in Chieugoa ropubll
cnn who was in tliu convention that nomin
ntcd Lincoln , and also in that which nomin
ntcd Gurfiolel , and who stood very high in
the confidence of the administration undci
Lincoln and under Hayes. "
"Who is the leader of the movement in this
statoi"
"Men who are supposed to bo solid Bluine
men and who will continue to bo thoughl
such till the tirs t ballot in the convention
They are heart and soul in the movement. '
A number of leading republicans wort
seen and questioned , but none of them hue
heard of the Gresham movement , but tin
know-nothings' attack on Bluino hud been
broutchcd to several of them
IlllnolH Keltteirlnl Preferences.
CHICAGO , Fob. 7. In reply to inquiries a !
to the choice or preference of Illinois editor :
for president and governor , the Chicagi
Evening Journal has so fur received sixty
nine answers , with the following result :
For president : Hcpubllcans Robert T
Lincoln 13 , James G. Hlaino 10 , Shelby M
Cullom 0 , Walter Q. Gresham 4 , Joseph It
lUwloy a , John Sherman 2 , Philip II. Sherl
dan 2 , Gcorgo W. Childs 1. Dcmocrats-
Grover Cleveland 22 , John C. Blucl
1. Grccnbackers Jesse Harper \ . Pro
hlbltiontsts-John P. St. John 1 , n <
choice ; ) . For governor : Kcpublieans Johr
C. Smith 8 , Joseph W. Fiforfi , John MeNulti
5 , James A. Connelly 4 , Robert W. Mo
Claughroy 1 , Frank M. Wright ! , Hiehnrd J
O 'lcsby 2 , Luwis K. P.iyson 2 , Clark K. Can
2. Thomas J. Henderson 1. Horatio C. Hur
rhiird 1. Democrats Julius S. Crinnell4 !
William 11. Morrison II , William A. J. Spark !
3. Andrew Jackson Hell 2 , Adlai K. Stov8n
Ken 2 , John M. Palmer 1 , Jesse J. Phillips 1
William Hrown 1 , William J. Mbo 1. Green
back Andrew Jackson Streetor 1. Prohi
bitionist Judge Mi-Cullough I , nu choice ti
UKSUI/F OVQUAItltKfj. .
Three Mon Killed and Onn Futnll ;
Wounded In Louisiana.
jEtNEHETTi : , La. , Fob. 7. In an altcrca
tion George Dixon was shot and killed b ;
Jake Marshall , a colored deputy sheriff
Marshall fled and concealed himself in aeon
rrlb , where ho was found with his brother
The pair were lived upon and the brother am
Louis Payton , a spectator , wore almost in
stantly killed. Juke Marshall succeeded it
escaping , but received fatal wounds. Th <
Bhoutlng was done by unknown persons.
Electricity For St. Joe Street Cars.
ST. Joitu'ii , Mo. , Feb. " . [ Special Tele
, TUUI to the BIE. : ] An ordinance was Intro
duccd in the council last night gr.intlng-tln
Union Street Hallway company pcrinlssioi
to change Its motive power over Its cntir
line , a distance of four and u half miles , t
electricity. Tno Union company will not b
permitted to operate its line at a greate
epecd than ten miles per hour through th
less populous portion of tlio city , or move
eight miles through the more densely poiiu
lated portion. The line will bo In opcratloi
from the northern limits to the city bull b ,
July l.
The HattlelU-McCoy
CnAiiLKbTON , W. Vu. , Feb. 7. Govcrno
Wilson to day commissioned ex-Congressmni
Gibson to represent West Virginia In th
habeas corpus proceedings to bo begun ii
Louisville , for the return of niuo prisoners I
the Pike county , Kentucky lull , who ar
charged with having been implicated in th
recent Hutfield-McCoy vendetta.
From Nuw York.
' NEW YOUK , Feb. 7. Exports , oxcluUvo c
jpeclc , at the port of Now York for the wee
eliding February 0 amounted to H',037l'i > 0.
BLOODY DOUBLE TltAOKDV.
A MIsHonrlan Kills the Girl He Loved
nnd Then Suicides.
ST. JosF.ni , Mo. , Feb. 7. [ Special Telegram -
gram to the HUE. ] A frightful tragedy was
committed tills morning at -o'clock on a
stock farm six miles south of Stcwartsviltc ,
a small town on the Hannibal road , 'twenty-
eight miles cast of this city , William Bull ,
the superintendent of stock farm , shooting
Miss Elvn Everett , daughter of the pro-
irletorof the farm , dead and then killing
Imsclf , Miss Everett , who Is remarkably
retty and an heiress , Is the bcllo of the
clghhorhood. A few months ago I3ull
, skcd her to marry him. She refused , nnd
old him not to mention the subject to her.
lo was persistent In his efforts and became
vearlsomo to the young lady , who appealed
o her mother to show him the folly of his
.ttempt. . The mother did so , nnd Bull
icvcr again referred to the subject until to-
ay. This morning after ho had completed
jls morning's work ho went to the young
ady and requested a private interview. She
efused , tolling him to say what
.10 had to tell her before her mother.
The young huly was lit the kitchen
at the tlmo and was sitting in a chair by the
itovc. Without saying u word Bull drew a
) istol from his pocket and tired , the ball
itriklng the girl in the back of the head and
.tilling her instantly. Bull then ran Into an
adjoining room and shot himself in the tern-
) lo and died Immediately. The mother fell
[ trostruto nnd Is delirious. Sunday Bull
nrroto the girl's father , who is in Kentucky ,
and to his own father , who resides in south
east Missouri , tolling them that ho intended
to kill the girl nnd himself and that ho would
Jlko to bo burled in the same grave with the
girl ho loved , but who spurned him. The
Everett family Is ono of the best In this bec-
tlon of the state and known far and wide.
The father of the girl owns a stock farm of
040 acres and is ono of the leading stock
raisers of the northwest.
HAD TO JOIN.
The Union Pnclllc Finally IiiTolred In.
the Grout Rate AVnr.
CHICAGO , Feb. 7. The llrst slash wasmado
o-day into DCS Moines freight rates , which
were reduced early by the Hock Island to ,
lirstclabs , 25 cents ; second , 20 ; third , 15 ;
'ourth , 12)4 ) ; fifth , 10 , and class A , 8. This
s a reduction of CO per cent from established
rates and 8 per cent below Monday's cut
rates. The drive was made against the Chicago
cage , St. Paul & Kansas City road. DCS
Moines rates arc too low for the Burlington ,
which announces that it is out of DCS Moines
business. The Hock Island nnd Milwaukee
& St. Paul made the latest cuts the basis of
through rates to all junction points on the
Union Pacific In Nebraska , much against
the will of the latter road , which
was anxious to preserve Its local rates ,
but by virtue of the old tripartite
agreement , which is yet in force , It was com
pelled to yield and partieip.ito. This carries
the cut rate all over Nebraska. Lumber
rates were evened up to 10 cents per hundred
to all Missouri river points , and it was
rumored that some lines were contracting at
as low rates as fi cents , but this was denied.
The fight got too hot for the St. Louis and
Kansas City roads , and they agreed to make
no reductions below the rates put in effect
Monday morning. A slight reduction of 1
cent per hundred was made in corn rates
from Council Bluffs , but this was caused by
class reductions , and none ctf the lines are
cutting old grain r.Ues. The air was full ol
rumors of other reductions , but the above
were authoritatively made.
Another Hank Sensation.
CINCINNATI , Feb. 7. William Means , presi
dent of the Metropolitan National bank , has
been arrested for violation of the national
banking laws. The warrant was issued this
morning , but was not served in the usual
manner , out of regard for Means. District
Attorney Burnett notified him after 12 o'clock
of the issuance of the writ and arranged
for Means to go voluntarily with
his bondsmen to the commissioner's ofllcc
at 2 o'clock. This arrest causes a dccidcil
sensation. Means has had a leading position
among business men for a number of years ,
and has been reputed quite - althy. He
served a term as mayor , when ho was elected
not by n party vote , but by a combination
whoso support was a compliment to their can
didato. To have a man of such prominence
put in peril of imprisonment causes a pro
found feeling. At this time it Is not thought
other arrests will be made , but of this no OIK
can speak with certainty , because there ha-
not been time for a thorough examination o :
the bank's affairs.
President Means appeared this afternoon
at the office , . of the United States ronunls
sioncr nnd gave bond for his appearance ir
the sum of $20,000. The charge against hin
in the warrant is the misapplication of up
wards of 200,000 of the funds of the bank.
Bhccdy and the
NEW YOUK , Feb. 7. [ Special Telegram t (
the Bcn.1 Pat Shecdy , who arrived on thi
Aurania yesterday , is firmly of the opinioi
that Sullivan is training honestly and well a
Windsor , and with the intention of getting
himself in the best possible condition. Mitch
ell had no idea that Sullivan would got inti
condition or would moot him In the spring
Shecdy reiterates his statement that tin
light between Kilruin and Smith was ;
"barney , " and says that everyone in Londoi
knows it was. Mitchell had all to say aoou
Kilrain's management , nnd Fox's representative
ativo cut a contemptible figure in the wholi
affair , having no voice in it other than to re
echo Mitchell's ideas. All of Mitchell's at
tempts to make Sullivan so angry that In
would take to drink have proved futile , am
the big fellow has ten friends in England ti
Mitchell's one , Pat was not surprised at tin
result of the Dempsey-McCalTery fight , am
ho says Dcmpsoy con readily whip either Kit
rain or Smith. Ho doca not believe , however
over , that ho would have a show with Sulli
van.
Fires and Slum-slides.
MONTUEAI , , Feb. 0. No mail from Vic
torla , B. C. , has arrived for a week past 01
account of snow slides near Yale and coh
weather.
Insurance companies lost $1,500,000 by fir
in this city last year , which is two or thro
times as much as they received fron
premiums. One company is closing up , am
it is thought several moro will do so.
Futnl Gas K.\ploslon.
INDIANAPOLIS , Feb. 7. The D.illy News
special from Anderson , Ind. , says a terrlil ,
natural gas explosion occurred this mornini
at the residence of T. M. Norton , propriotoi
of the Anderson brewery , blowing out th
cntirt ) front o [ the dwelling nnd killing Fen
ton C. Koeers , of Cincinnati , and soverol ;
burning Mrs. Norton.
Fox linn In.
Nnw YOUK , Jan. 4. Richard 1C. Fo :
proprietor of the Police Gazette , wo * nrrostci
this morning clmrecd with violating the ponsi
cede by encouraging prize fighting.
When Fox was arraigned In court ho askei
for an adjournment of the examination unti
Tuesday. Ills request was grunted and h
was released on his own recognizance.
New York Dry Goods Market.
NKW YOIIK , Feb. 7. Tncro was aver ;
largo business completed through dollvcrlc
on orders for nil descriptions of cottoi
goods , but the demand is In proportion ti
stocks , which continue wholly nominal. Fo
heavy woolciib tllcre web rao.ro doing througl
orders.
St. Louis Wants It.
ST Louis , Fob 7. Loading democrats ol
the city held a meeting yesterday -aftcruooi
and selected u committee to go to Washing
ten mm pribcnto \ the democratic uatlonn
committee tiie claims and advantages of St
Louisas a I'luco to hold the next national con
\citim.
nut i itr i i viOHTTI PIIPVT
SWAMP LAND SETTLEMENT ,
The Houao Public Lands Commlttoo
Agrees on a Bill.
PROGRESS OF TARIFF WORK-
The Measure Already In the Hand * of
the Public Printer The Nebraska
Delegation Kntcruilti
Constituents.
The Sxvump Land Bill.
WASHINGTON' BUIIEAU THI : OMAHA Bnu , )
51M FouiiTr.r.STii STIIRRT , V
W \sm.NOTox , D. C. , Feb. 7. I
The house committee on public lands to-elay
greed to report favorably a bill settling the
swamp hind claims of the various states
agulnst the general government. This bill
provides for u cash Indemnity to bo paid to
ho several states at the rate of $1.25 per aero
for ull lands that have been sold for cash by
the government , for the redemption of nil
outstanding swamp land certificates at the
rate of $1.25 uer acre and for the adjustment
of all claims embraced In the land grunts to
the railroad companies at the same rates.
In cuso any state which may have a claim on
account of swamp lands , shall bo Indebted to
the United States government for any rea
son , that indcbtendcss shall llrst bo settled
out of the proceeds' of the sale of the swamp
ands before any cash payments arc made.
THE HANK itnm-.MrnoN ruxn IIILU
There appears to be a misunderstanding in
the newspapers throughout the country in
regard to bills , which have recently at
tracted attention. The bill which was
knocked out In the committee on. ways and
means the other elny by Congressman Scott ,
after having been ngrceel to by the demo
cratic members of that committee , provided
that the reserve fund in the United States
treasury of the $100,000,000 in coin held for
the redemption of United States notes should
be invested In part in United States bonds.
The bill that bus been reported favorably
from the house committee on banking nnd
currency und Is now upon the calendar of the
house of representation waiting action is an
entirely different measure. Tlio latter pro
vides for the Investment in United States
bonds of any moneys in the treasury belong
ing to national banks in process of liquida
tion , the interest upon such bonds to bo paid
to the creditors of said banks. This will ro-
leuso und place in circulation from ? SOPQi,000 ;
to 8100,000,000 , and will bo a profitable trans
action for the banks and their creditors. It
is expected that this bill will bo called up for
consideration some day this week , when it is
likely to pass , as there Is very llttlo objection
to it.
Till : 1IUA1IINO IlAILllOAT ) COMM1TTKE.
The chairmanship of the committee to
investigate the Heading railroad strike has
been offered to Mr. Collins , of Massachusetts ,
and Mr. Unyner , of Maryland , both of whom
have declined. It will probably bo given
either to Judge Chnpmiin , of Detroit , or Wil
son , of Minnesota , und thcso two gentlemen ,
with Tillmun , of South Carolina , or Mr.
Collins , of Massachusetts , will represent the
democracy upon the committee , provided the
latter will accept , which is now doubtful.
Tlio speaker is urging him strongly , us ho is
an Irishman und has great influence among
the laboring classes , as well us being ono of
the ablest lawyers and leaders in the house ,
but ho is reluctant to take the responsibility.
The republican members of the committee
will probably bo Anderson , of I ansas , and
Stcll , of Indiana.THE
THE TAmrrim.L.
The democratic members af the committco
on ways and means have sent their tariff
bill to the government printer to have a few
confidential copies printed for their use In re
vision. When the copies are furnished the
bill will bo gone over again for revision and
then the republican end of the committco
will bo allowed to look at it.
SOME CIVILI7.KI ) INDIANS.
Representative Dorsoy , of Nebraska , was
steering about the capital to-da5r a delegation
of stalwart red skins from the Omaha tribe
in Nebraska , who have had their lands ap
portioned in severally , have adopted the gart
of civilisation , have sent their children to the
Indian schools at Hampton and Carlisle and
are hero to ask that the proceeds of the
wiles of their lands shall bo invested for them
under Ihc direction of the Indian bureau it
cattle instead of United States bonds. The
tribe will receive about ? 400,000 from the sale
of their surplus , which will bo something
Mko JOOO to a family , and they prefer tc
have the money invested in stocli
than to have it tied up in the
treasury nnd only receive the interest upor
it. There are 2.0 voters in the tribe and thej
are said to bo industrious and temperate men ,
As soon as they have their interview with the
commissioners the delegates will go to Hump
ton , Vn. , und Curllslo , Pa. , and f > co thcii
children at school , of whoso progress they
uro very proud. Senator Mandursoncscortet
them about the scnato wing of the cnpitolnnc
introduced them to some of the great chiefs
who hold counsel in that wigwam. Then he
took them to the stationery room and gave
each a pearl-handled pen-knife , which made
their hearts glad. Dorsey , as his gift ol
peace , handed each ono a silvcr-mountee :
lead pencil. Laird , who is the apollo of the
Nebraska delegation , presented each with
his photograph on a gilt-edged card , and there
is a rumor to the effect that Representative
McShano promised to remember them liber
ally when ho makes his will. Representative
Mason , of Chicago , wns introduced to the
Indians und when ho found that they hue'
been admitted to citizenship ho immediately
enquired as to their polities. The interprctci
put tlio question to tlio hcau man , n monstrous
beefy-looking fellow , and the prompt unswci
cnmo back that every member of the tribi
voted the straight republican ticket , hcurinf
which the great Chicago statesman said thai
ho desired to shako each of them by tin
hand.
A sr.Nsini.n HIM , .
The house committco on judiciary to-daj
agreed to report favorably u bill providing
that no wliito man who has married or maj
hereafter marry an Indian woman shall by
such marriage acquire any right to any prop
erty , privilege or interest to which the tribt
of his wife shall bo entitled , and every In
dian woman who marries a white man shal
hereafter become by sucli marriage n citizer
of the United Stutes. with nil the rights
privileges and immunities of married women
and that the cohabitation as married pcrsom
of a white nun with any married woman
shall bo accepted us evidence of matrimony
Tlio puruoso of this bill is to head oft a num
her of enterprising white men , who an
marrying the women of Indian tribes It
order to got possession of the lands that an
being allotted to the Indians In severally.
A CAST OF JEl-l'CHSON'.S FACE.
A cast was taken to-day of the head o
Thomas Jefferson for the use of some Now
York sculptor , who wants to make n bust o
the apostle of democracy. As Mr. Jeffersoi
could not bo seen personally , the statue tha
stsnds in the old hall of representatives wni
ucd Instead. This stutuo was utado In bronzi
by DeAngre , a Frenchman , from a cus
taken by him while Mr. Jefferson was secretary
tary of stato.
Till ! MIUTAHT ACADEMY MEASUUE.
The military academy bill wus reported t <
the house to-day by the military committee
In many respects it is moro libornl toward !
the academy than the bill of lust session
Several recommendations made by the boare
of visitors are incoriwratcd In this year's bill
The bill of lust year contained * 130,000 for tin
erection of now buildings. Deducting thai
amount , the aggregate of the bill reported to
day exceeds that of last year by $25,000
No provision is made in the pres
cut bill for the erection am
extension of building , furnishing proper ac
commodatlcns for people visiting thoacadcmj
and supplying additional facilitle * for tin
instruction of cadets , all of which werourgci
by Uio board of visitors and rccommcndei
by the war department. Tlio aggregate
amount appropriated by the bill is $314,000.
tOMl'.THISO I'On 1)ANTO I'ONDEIt OVEIi.
This evening's Critic speaks editorially a
follows : "If the editor of the Sun could only
see the goings on nt the whlto house since
tlio late meeting of the Jfow York state com
mittee at Albany ho would nwnkcn
to the feet that Grover C. Is a
candidate for rcnomiiiatlon and is
mounted on his political charges , lance In
baud and visor drawn , ready for the conflict.
Since that tie vote between the adherents of
Cleveland and Hill , Colonel Lnmont has ral
lied Cleveland's friends from all parts of New
York , and the dully und iilghtly conferences
nt the whlto house In Cleveland's Interest
has been carried on with n.eal that would
paralyze a mugwump and astonish the civil
service reformers. Cleveland not a candi
date ) Why , he Is for u rcnomlnntlon and
will certainly get there unless his free
trade message proves n boomerang.
IS 1ILAINK RCAHEI ) e > UTl.
A dispatch from Chicago to the Now York
Herald , upon the authority of n member of
the republican national committee , assorts
that William Walter Phelns has a letter
from Blaine authorizing tlio withdrawal of
his name whenever such a course seems
prudent. Mr. Phelps has been nskeet a good
nuny times to-day about this letter , but haslet
lot ventured to say yes or no. His bangs
liave had a dejected look , however.
OMAHA AS A 1'OKT OP KNTIIV.
Senator Manderson made another appeal to
the secretary of the treasury to-day In behalf
of Omaha's claim to bo declared u port of Im
mediate transportation. Ho presented n
great many facts und statistics to the secre
tary , und bcllvcs that nt lust that official Is
In n frame of mind to issue the order neces
sary.
FKDEK VICOL'KTS IN XEUIIASKA.
The sub-couimitteo of the house committco
on judiciary has made n favorable report on
tlio Dorsey bill providing for the holding of
terms of United States courts nt Kearney ,
Hustings , Norfolk , Omuha and Lincoln.
Judge Hammer and C. W. Tellson are hero
In support of the measure.
COU.Alt JIANUFACTUUEH PllOTKST.
A delegation of collar manufacturers ap
peared before the ways nnd means committee
to-day , and urged that the duty on linen col
lars bo Increased from 2Ti to 75 per cent ad
valorem. They claim that German manu
facturers have stolen their patterns nnd their
brands , nnd that the American markets uro
full , of spurious American collars , made In
Germany , and that if the duty is increased
their industry would bo protected against
these Teutonic pirates.
THE SHI'.HIIIAN 11OOM.
The Star says editqrially tonightThe :
Sheridan boom is booming enough to attract
the rather thoughtful attention of the vari
ous presidential as'plrunts of both parties.
PuiuiY S. HEATH.
Among the Committees.
WASHINGTON , Fob. 7. The committco on
ways and meuns to-day ngrecel to report
favorably C. R. Breekcuridge's bill provid
ing for the consolidation of customs districts
as recommended by Secretary Fail-child.
There wus nlso some discussion , without re
sult , of Nelson's bill extending to Hainy lake
region , Minnesota , the privilege of free im
portation of unmanufactured lumber , owned
und sawed by American citizens in Canada.
In reporting adversely the bill to create a
civil service retired list , the house committco
on reform in the civil service says the ulti
mate effect of the bill would probably bo the
building up of a burdensome civil pension
list , unnecessary to the service and unjust to
those who bear the burdens of the govern
ment. _
The Oklahoma Territory BUI.
WASHINGTON , Feb. 7. The bill form-
ipg the territory of Oklahoma , which
was reported favorably from the house
committee on territories to-day , pro
vides that what Is know , as the "public lands
strip" and that nil that part of the Indian
territory actually occupied by the civilized
tribes of Indians shall -J > o created Into a tem
porary government uuf' ; r the name ot the
territory of Oklahpma. The president Is re
quired to appoint a commission of live per
sons to open negotiations with the Creeks
Seminoles and Cherokee tribes , nnd when
they shall signify their assent to the pro
visions of the act and the president has is
sued his proclamation fixing the time for the
same to take effect , the unoccupied lands
ceded to the United States under the trades
of Juno and March , 1SSO , shall bo
open to settlement , except the 10th and 80th
section in each township which shall bo re
served for school purposes. Lands so thrown
open to settlement shall bo dlsposcel of to
actual settlers only , in quantities not to ex
ceed KJO acres to each settler at the price ol
$12."i per ncro. All persons settling on lunds
under the provisions of this net shall main
tain a continual personal residence of three
years before obtaining title. It opens al
lands not required for the use of any Indian
tribes to settlement ; it makes it a punishable
ofTenco for any person or company to directly
or indirectly induce any person tosettleaipoi
thcso lands with n view to afterwards ac
quiring title for himself from said occupants
All leases of lands belonging to the Unitee
States or held In common by the Indian tribes
of Okalhoma , except such us are hold for
farming purposes are declared void and con
trary to public policyand the president is re
quired to cause the lessees to bo removei
from such lands. Laws granting lands fat
right of way to certain telegraph nnd rail
rsad companies , except for right of way ant
necessary stntions arc repealed nna sucl
lands forfeited to the , United States. It pro
hibits any railroad company from acquiring
lands in such territories to avoid in the con
struction of n road. Green county Iscxcmptce
from the provisions of this bill.
National Capital Notes.
"WASHINGTON , Feb.7. | The bill introduce !
in the house to-day , by request , by Mr. War
ncr , of Missouri , for the appointment of a
commissioner on reform in orthography , pro
vidcs for the appointment of three commls
sioncrs to report to congress whether there i
any practical systcmlof orthography for the
English language simpler than that now in
use. Tlio commissioners shall bo dlstin
guishcd scholars , and shall bo paid $2 , " > a day
The bill to grunt a pension of $12 per montl
to army nurses was to-day reported fuvornblj
from the senate committco on pensions.
M.4I , Rawloy was appointed as register o
the land office at Mitchell , Dak.
The president has sustained the action o
the secretary of wur-'lu issuing tin order llm
iting details us aide-de-camp to four years.
It Is stated at the interior department tha
the report of tha Union Pacific railroad com
puny for the quarter ended September 5)0 )
1837. shows that nearly fSi,000 ! wns paid ou
by that company during the quarter named
as rebates to shippers. , The company claim
this umount should bo deducted from the.
gross earnings In ascertaining the net earn
lugs under the Thurmau uct.
AVewtern Patents
WASHINGTON , Fob. ,7. [ Special Telegram
to the BEE ] Western patents were issuei
to-day us follows : { Valentino G. Barney
Charles City , la. , stouo sawing machine
George H. Eymor , Bed Oak , la. , cookhif
utensil ; Joseph McMillln , assignor of ono
half to G. W. Julian.Casey , la. , pipe cutter
John H. Whltuker , Davenport , lu. , trottinj ,
harness.
NebraHkn ami Iowa Pensions.
WASHINGTON , Feb. 7. [ Special Telegram
to the BuE.l Nobruska pensions were is
sued to-day as follows : Gcorgo Cottrlll ,
( deceased ) , Shelton ; Julia A. , widowof Chas ,
E. Fox , MeCook ; Druzilla Craven , former
widow of George W. Cottrill , Shelton ; Jame-s
G. Cox , Mexican survivor , Humboldt.
Iowa pensions : William A. Graha , Ting-
ley ; Curtis Clarke , Chariton.
Burned to Death.
BOLIVIA , N. Y. , Feb. 7. The residence ol
Gcorgo D. Hill , near hero , burned lust night.
Mrs. Hill and two mull children perished in
the Humes. Hill is so badly burned that he
Is not expected to live. It Is believed that
the flro was caused by natural gas , with
which tbo house wus heated.
Striking Oil.
ST. Louis , Feb. 7 , While boring an arte
sian well a few days ago at Grobcs Bros' ,
brewery , oil , which proved to be crude po-
trolcum , was found ut a depth of 1,100 feet.
BILLINGS BEFORE TIIE BAR ,
A Grand Jury Considering the
Kingsloy Murder Case.
MANY RAILROAD MAGNATES.
They Arrive In DON Moines to Oppose
CL the Itcduccd Unto Hills Solic
itor Cnroy's Argument
Iowa News.
Growing Thin.
WAVEtti.TFcb. 7. [ Special Telegram to the
Bui : . ] In the district court for Brcmer
county this morning , Judge Huddick e-om-
naniled the clerk to call the grand jury and
.he sheriff to bring M. E. Billings , committed
for the murder of County Attorney Kingsloy ,
nto court. The defense challenged the
whole panncl on the ground that they had
seen no record of the drawing thereof , and
did not know whether the law had been coin-
! > lloel with , ami also that the manner of draw
ing was not constitutional. After satisfying
himself on these points the court failed to
sustain the dcfenso and the grand Jury re
tired nnd begun the investigation of the case
about 2:30 : p. m.
The prisoner's altered appearance was
noted by the spectators present. His once
rotund and portly form , which was wont to
fill his clothes to repletion , has shrunk con
siderably , and from his face mucti of the
color of health has disappeared and is re
placed by the sickly paler always seen on the
features of a Jail bird. There is in
tense Interest on the part of the
public as to the result of the deliberations of
the grand Jury. Tno fact that Wile , n prej
udiced Juror , was retained on the Jury but
not allowed to act In this case , makes it nec
essary that the four remaining Jurors must
bo unanimous in their action , under the in
structions of Judge Uuddick , it an indict
ment bo found.
lown Legislative Doings.
Dr.s Motxns , la. , Feb. 7. Weber spoke be
fore the senate committee on retrenchment
nnd reform this morning , favoring the bill
in regard to state printing. The bill recom
mends the abolition of the present system of
election of state printer and binder , substi
tuting a stale plant under the supervision
of the executive council , a tinictical printer
to have charge who gives n bond for faithful
performance of duty. It was shown by
Weber's statement that such n plan would
save the state at least ? l."i,000 every two
years. The comparison with other states
made by Weber shows that the contract sys
tem admits of much abuse.
Harsh appeared before the senate railway
committee to-day in support of his bill pro
viding for general railroad control. The bill
is similar to the Nebraska and Illinois law in
many respects. If passed it would annul all
existing railway statutes.
The house railway committee gave a hear
ing to Judge Hubbard , of the Northwestern
road. Ho made the following points : The
railroads would regulate the tariff by compe
tition. From 1871 lo 1888 the rates on goods
from Chicago to Iowa points was reduced 20
cent on the hundred ; on carloads of stock
$20 per car. The railroads could not afford
to bo unjust , as traffic depended on popula
tion along the line , and would rather en
courage immigration. The reduction of pas
senger rates would raise the freight rnto.
The Chicago & Noithwestern Ksvcr had a
dollar of watered stock.
The house judiciary committee reported
favorably on several bills with few amend
ments. Among them were : A bill relative
to the probate and validity of foreign wills.
To amend the cede relating to arrests with
out warrants ; relating to holding ono as-
cuscd of crime to answer indictment.
The committee reported favorably on the
resolution approving the .present oleomarga
rine law. Adopted.
The majority of the protests from railroad
employes presented to-day were opposed to
any legislation whatever.
The bill introduced by Mr. Gateh to amend
the cede relating to criminal cases , and pro
viding that counter affidavits may be filed
m resistance of any application for n contin
uance and wherever on the trial of the case
the statement in the application for u con
tinuance bo read as the evidence of the ab
sent witness , the general char.ie-Acr of the
absent witness maybe impeached , passed the
senate.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
committee on retrenchment and reform to
inquire into the expenses of state institutions
to see whether such may bo curtailed.
By Mr. Finn A bill to regulate telephone
charges.
By Mr. Thompson A resolution providing
for a committee to investigate the charges
against ex-Warden Martin , of the Anamosa
penitentiary. Laid over.
The bill prohibiting the sale of cigars and
tobacco to miners under sixteen years of ago
was passed.
The bill defining the duties and the manner
of appointment of mine inspectors was
passed.
Bill making 8 per cent the legal rate of in
terest on written contracts. Passed.
Bill giving courts the right to limit the
time of attorneys before juries. Passed.
Bill repealing the law relative to voting tax
nnd bonds to railroads. Passed.
Bill to compel owners of hedge along high
ways to trim within five feet of the ground.
Passed.
The bill by Mr. Thompson providing that
In counties of 12,000 inhabitants supervisors
publish the proceedings in u foreign language ,
was ordered engrossed.
General Solicitor Cury , of the Milwaukee
& St. Paul road , spoke before the railroad
committee this afternoon. The drift of his
urguinent-wiis substantially as follows :
Without her 8 , ! > : iO miles of railroad and be
tween SilH,000,000 ! ) and $400,000,000 invested
therein , the rich soil and resources of Iowa
would bo valueless. Railroads aio for tin
benefit of the state and como by request. All
they ask in return is a suitable compensation
nnd protection. To strike off ono-thirel of the
passenger rate and half of the freight ratcn
is to prevent such return. Not only the rail
roads but but many citizens suffer from the
reduction of the accommodations of these
roads. Mr. Tucker , of the f > ame
road , also spoke , giving u detail
report of expenses ana rates. Ho bait
no passenger tram west of Chicago probably
earns expenses. The house railroad com-
mjttee will probably report to-morrow.
President Kennedy , of the state farmers'
alliance , predicts the presentation of 20,000
petitions from farmers of tlio state favorint
anti-railroad legislation.
Di-lnglng Their lilg Guns.
Dr.s MOIXKS , la. , Feb. 7. [ Special Tele
gram to the BIK. : ] The railroad magnates
have drifted hero In great style the past
two days. Three or four special curs arc
side trucked while the halls of the capita
swarm wij i general managers , genera
sol + citors , general this and that who have
como to protest against what they call hos
tlio legislation. This forenoon and after
noon the senate railroad committee gave
them a hearing and to-night the house rail
road committee hears them. Their best
orators are here , nnd If subtle argument can
avail , they propose to get off clear. But It h
doubtful if their talks will have much alTecl
upon the general assembly , us it came loaded
nnd is likely to continue so.
The Now Registration Dili.
Dr.s MOINUS , la. , Feb. 7.- [ Special Tele
gram to the BEE. ] Tha registration bll
which , as amended , passed the scnato to-daj
and has now passed both houses , applies tc
every Iowa city of 3,500 , or moro population
It requires every voter to register once Ir
four years , or at each presidential election
For all other elections It permits the regls
trurs to make up their lists from the lists o
those who voted the year bcfoic , registering
'only now rotors. The law which , as amended
does away with the frequency of rcglstraUot
s received with much favor nnd will apply to
about thirty cities of the the first uml second
class.
Ilrluk nnd Tile Makers Moot.
Dns MOINCS , lu. , Feb. 7. [ Special Tclo-
gram to the Bnn.J The Brick and Tlio
tinkers' association of the western states
convened In annual session hero to-day.
icprcsontntlvos were present from Indiana ,
lllnois and Iowa. The day was devoted to
the discussion of topics connected with drain-
igo and proposed legislation on the subject.
Mr. ,1. ,1. W. Bllllngslcy , of Indianapolis , read
i paper on the effects of tile drainage and
Lew Thorne , of Walmsh , Ind. , discussed the
subject of a tunnel tlio dryer. The conven-
.Ion will probably present .1 request to the
cgislaturo for some legislation to better pro
tect the interests of the makers.
The Temperance Alliance.
Dns Moi.s-ns , la. , Fob. 7. [ Special Tele-
; ratn to the liu. : ] The state temperance til-
lance has bctn In session here to day , but
.lie attendance is small and llttlo enthusiasm
s manifested. The tlmo was chlelly occupied
in hearing reports from different congrcs-
slonnl districts us to the way In which pro
hibition wns being enforced. There was con
siderable discussion also as to what le'glsla-
: lon was needed to strengthen the present
law. Many of the members favored thoCus-
: er bill , which was prepared by representa
tives of the alliance , but there Is also e-onsld-
: rablo opposition to It , there being special ob-
lection to the feature which takes away from
| ) lmniiacists ull control over the sale of
liquor. _
Mot the Cut.
Sioux CITV , In. , Feb. 7. [ Special Telegram
o the Bnc. ] The Illinois Central this after
noon not only met the cut in rates but an
nounced that the cut rates would also apply
to cast-bound freights. This is a new fea
ture of the war.
First Dress Ilccf Shipment.
Sioux CITV , la.Fob. . 7. [ Special Tele
gram to the BBB. ] The Hret shipment of
dressed beef from Sioux City was made to
day. The Silvorhorn Packing company sent
a car loud to Birmingham , Ala.
An Iowa City Blnzc.
IOWA CITV , In. , Feb. 7. The Grndy house ,
n largo frame structure , burned this after
noon. Loss , $5,000 : fully insured.
Endorsed the Cummins Hill.
IOWA CITY , la. , Feb. 7. The Young Busi
ness Men's association have endorsed the
Cummins bill for regulating freight rates.
IIOMANGK AND MYSTKRY.
The Ijlfo midTJonth ofcv-Prcniier Gih-
son of the Sandwich Inlands.
CHICAGO , Feb. 7. [ Special Telegram to
the HUB. ] The death of Walter Murry Gib
son , cx-prcmicrof the Sandwich Islands , was
recently announced. The man's career was
a strange story of adventure and romance ,
and from present appearances , it would seem
as though the plot thickens with his death.
His death occurred in St. Mary's hospital ,
San Francisco , and it was stated at the time
that ho died , to all intents and purposes , a
pauper. Now , however , it is said ho died
worth $1,000,000 , and left a will , and his rela
tives want to know where the will is , nnd
want certain other inquiries answered. Gib
son's relatives , so fur as known , uro Dr. Pun-
ton nnd W. D. Burrows , of Chicago ,
who are second cousins , nnd John
Punton , of Brooklyn , who Is - a
first rousin. All thrco of these
say they believe Gibson was worth one mil
lion when ho died and they bo licva ho left a
will. Barrows has written to St. Mary's
hospital to learn who ordered Gibson's body
shipped to Honolulu and has also written
King Kalaknuain regard to the mystery. It is
said Gibson owned a newspaper In Honolulu
nnd a big plant ntion on one ol the inlands. In
ono of tlio New York papers it was given out
that Gibson had a son-in-law named Hazel-
ton. This hardly seems probnblo , as Gib
son's first wife and only daughter died in
South Carolina. His second wife is said to
have been a daughter of King Kulakaua , but
history says nothing further of her , or of any
children by her , who in any event could
scarcely bo of a marriageable ago.
lliiHlness Troubles.
New YOUK , Feb. 7. F. Grotcs & Co. ,
manufacturers of ivory goods , have failed.
Liabilities , $ .111,000 ; assets , 42SKK ( ) .
Mti.wtuKr.i : . Feb. 7.L. . Best & Co. , dry
goods , Green Bay , assigned to-day. Assets
* 17,000 ; liabilities f'J.OOO. '
CniCAao , Feb. 7. A receiver was ap
pointed to-day for the firm of B. A. Shuger ft
Co. , wholesale dealers in teas and e-offecs.
The principal cause of their cmbarassmcnt is
baid to bo the recent decline in the coffee
market. Their liabilities have not been
made known. The assets aggregate some
thing upward of f.)0,000 , principally accounts
reccivcablc. The firm bus an inteiesl
in warehouse receipts for over $ , ' 100,000. The
actual owners of these , however , are said to
bo traders In the east , for whom the Chicago
firm has done commission business.
The Big AVtilk.
Nftw YOIIK , Feb. 7. At the end of the first
forty-eight hours of the walking match Al
bert led with a score of 233 miles , twenty
miles behind the world's record of 258 miles
imulo by Howell In 1S . His score , however ,
was twelve miles ahead of the highest record
by the winner of a six days' raco. The
score nt midnight was : Albert , 2.S ) ; Connors ,
174 ; Vint , Ili9 ; Sinclair , 100- , Bart , 22(1 ( ; Pan-
chat , 2H ; ; Horty , 221 : Guerrero , 223 ; Strokel ,
207 ; Moore , 205 ; Norcmac , Ib7 ; Cox , 1'JU ' ;
Golden , 212 ; Collins , 115 : Lilly , l)0Du.v,2Ul ! ) ; ;
Taylor , 100 ; Stout , 134 ; Sullivan , KM ; Dillon ,
<
They Skinned thn Bank.
TOUOVTO , Feb. 7. The Central bank inves
tigation yesterday revealed the fact that
Allan , Into cashier , who absconded to the
United States , owes the bank 10,000. Liquidator
dater Campbell testified that Director
McDonald's indebtedness to the bank nt
present is about $ llil,000 , and that ho is
jointly liable with another for J . ' .OOO. Tlio
examination also elicited the information
that James Baxter , of Montreal , is Indebted
to the bank to the extent of 4-11,000. The
full extent of Burnett's indebtedness is baUl
to be as high as f 100,000.
Josle Bnckh Down.
CINCINNATI , Feb. 7. Yesterday It was
agreed between Josie Holmes and the dis
trict attorney that she should appear in the
United StHtcs court , plead guilty and receive
her sentence , whlchjtho court would uftcr-
wurds suspend , she in the meanwhile to bo
liberated from prison. When the time came
to-day for this proceeding Mibs Holmes ,
through her attorney , informed the district
attorney that for the present she hud ehungei
her mind , and would enter a pica of not
cuilty. , ,
To Fight the Standard Oil.
Toi.nno , Feb. 7. The Bludo publishes the
statement that a syndicate of capitalists
representing $25,000,000 , have"organised to
build pipe lines from the northwestern Ohio
oil fields to Toledo and to erect refineries so
us to compete with the Standard Oil company
Thought lo lie a Cnnni-d.
DCTHOIT , Feb. 7. Little credence is given
hero to the reports from Toledo of the for
mation of n formidable competitor to the
Standard Oil company.
A Long Strike Hnileul.
ROCIIKSTBU , N. Y. , Feb. ' 7. Difficulties
which have existed between tha shoo manu
facturcrs of this city and their cutters , by
which Jl,000 shoo makers have been Idln since
last November here , has boon amicably ml
justed mid the factories ure nga'.u ' starting
up ,
A MISSING DRUG DEALER ,
Friend Troubled Over the Disappear-
auco of a Proiplnont Oitlzon.
TOO SMART FOR THE OLD FOLKS , * \
A Dakota City Girl Weds Her Choice
Despite Parental Opposition
Badly Cut In a Fight
NchriiHkii News.
M > -fltorloii Disappearance at Frlencli '
FIIICNII , Nob. , Feb. 7.-Special [ Telegram
to the BiiK.J People hero are very much
worried by the disappearance ofV. . E. Hca ,
ndrugglst of this pluco and ono of our best
cltirens. He left home lust Tuesday , Jauuury
ill , for Lincoln to buy gojds , and It Is ascer
tained that ho remained there only a mlnutoi
between trains. Ho went Into the wholesale
house of the Clm-lto Drug company , handed
them n smalt memorandum for goods and
told them ho was going on to Omaha. This
Is the lust ami all that can bo heard of him ,
and it is feared that ho Is mentally deranged
or has been foully dealt with. His business
affairs arc In good condition und ho hud no
domestic tumbles. Ho Is about six feet la
height ; walks with a swinging gait ; has a
slight steiop ; Is lather stoutly built und
weighs 1MI pounds. Ho bus light hair , fait
complexion , grey e.ves ; wears a full short
bcnrel of a sandy cast ; wore ) , when ho left
homo , a stiff black hut and dark clothes , with
patch In back of overcoat. Ills wife , who la
n very estimable ! lady , Is prostrated with
grief at his absence and the uncertainty ot
his fato. Tracers have been sent to Lincoln ,
Omaha and Kansas City , but no news of him
can bo learned further than Lincoln. Tha , _
case was put into the hands of detectives to- *
day. "j
Rinded the Old Folks.
DAKOTA CITV , Neb. Feb. 7. [ Special Tele
gram to the BI-.H. ] A sensation was pro
duced this morning when it was ascertained
beyond a doubt that Miss Flora Naffzlger
had eloped on Saturday night with John B ,
DeWitt , who is in the employ of the Sioiu
City Street Car company In the capacity ol
driver. For some time past ho has been pay
ing his attentions to the young lady in ques
tion in splto of the parent's remonstrances
and objections , on account of which , several
weeks ago she left homo an d was employed
in the Eureka hotel. On Saturday evening
ho cumo over , ostensibly to visit his mother ,
who resides here , nnd tried to persuade her
to move to Sioux City , where ho hud rented
n house , and make that her homo , but nho
objected , whereupon ho retired to the Eureka
hotel , und the young huly Informing her cm-
ploycr that she was going to u dance in South
Sioux City , loft with her lover. All things
having been arranged before hand with the
livery man , he took them to Sioux City ,
where they left Sunday for MeCook , Dak. ,
where they were married. The parents of
the young lady uro very indignant of her ac
tions , ns she is scarcely seventeen years old ,
and swear vengeance on their son-in-law
should ho make his appearance in Dakota
City again.
A Reception to Governor Thayer.
BEATHICE , Neb. , Feb. 7. [ Special Tele
gram to the BKK. ] Company C , N. N. G. ,
to-night tendered Governor Thayer nnd start
q reception and military dress ball. A con
cert .by hc prchostni wusgiveu from 8 to 9
o'clock after whlch'TfancIng was Indulged In
until a late hour. The distinguished guests
present were Governor Thuyer , J. E. Hill ,
his private secretary ; General Palmer , of
Pluttsmouth : General Cole , of Juniutu ;
Colonel Dudley and Captnm Hotchkiss , of
Lincoln ; Mujor Gloss and Captain Bills , of
Fuirbury ; Lieutenant Foxworthy , of Lin
coln ; Mujor Wiitbon and Captain BeskhofT ,
of Nebraska City , and Captain C. M. Mudoch ,
of Wymoro. The guests were met at the
depot by Company C and General Colby ,
Colonel Phillips and Major Bates nnd es
corted In carriages to the Randall house ; .
The governor and stuff wore highly pleased
with their reception Governor Thayer
loaves for New York City to-morrow.
A Cutting AflY.iy.
DAKOTA CITV , Neb. , Feb. 7. [ Special to
the Bir. : . ] A serious cutting uffruy oc
curred in Blyburg , about ulno miles south
of here , Saturday evening , in which George
Chamberlain , who was arrested last shinier
on the charge of hor.so stealing , and CT-.ink
Bowman were participants. They hud all
been to Homer , about twenty In number , and
after filling up with liquor got Into u row in
which Bowman's stomach was badly cut in
several places. A phj sidun was summoned
who dressed the wounds and pronounced j
them of a very serious nature. There have ' $
been no arrests so far. i
Dividing Indian Lnneln.
DAKOTA CITY , Neb. , Feb. 7. [ Special to
the BEE. ] Indian Agent Colonel J. F. War
ner , of the Omaha and Winncbugo Indian * ,
and M. M. Warner , who has been assisting
Miss Alice C. Fletcher in the allotment of
lands In severally to the Indians , passed
through town yesterday en route to Sioux
City. The latter gentleman informed your --Xi ,
correspondent that there still remains a J |
month or moro work to finish the allotment , y
after which Miss Fletcher leaves for Wash *
ington to finish up the reports. Agent War *
lier reports everything on the agency moving
along smoothly.
A School Lund Sale.
SIDNKV , Niiii. , Feb. 7. [ Special Telegram ,
to the Bir. : . ] Tlio sale of school liUlds in
Cheyenne county begun to-dny. Deputy State
Land Commlssloncs Charles Charter , con *
ducted the sale , assisted by Hon. Adaui
Ickes , county treasurer. Thirty-eight hun *
el red and forty acres were sold , ranging in
price from * 7 to $ "i7 per aero. The sale con
tinues two ilnvs longur. There uro many
enthusiastic bidders and the hind Is bringing
excellent prices.
Convlctc-d.
Fnr.MOXT , Neb. , Feb. 7. [ Special to the
Br.n. ] The second trial of Win. F. Harris ,
charged with assault with attempt to commit
rape upon a number of llttlo girls , has ended
us it did before , in the accused being found
guilty. The i-.iso was given to the jury on.
Saturday at 3 o'clock and n verdict was
brought in this afternoon utter a deliberation
of forty-eight hours.
Klcctric- Street hltchtlng.
Fr.CMONT , Neb , , Feb. 7. [ Special to tha
Br.c. ] The subject of olcctrio street lighting
is ono which has been hotly discussed for a
long tlmo by tlio elty council. They hold a
special meeting this forenoon and settled the
matter by signing u contract with the Fre
mont Gas and Kleetrlo Light company for
eight lamps for u year. The system will bo
in operation by the end of the present week.
A 151ic Hoi-no Kanch.
FJICMONT , Neb. , Fesb. 7. [ Special to the
BKK. ] The Arabian and Pcrchcron Horsa
Importing company , of Custcr county , Dak. ,
havii Just purchased u farm near this city uml
will establish a supply depot and headquar
ters. This is a strong eeunniny | and will bo ft
valuable ) addition to thet already largo hori ?
interests of Fremont.
Chndron ProIiiliUionliMs.
CiUDiiox , Nob. , Feb. 7- [ Special Telegram
to the BKK. ] There was a gathering of prec
hihltiunlsts at the opcrn house lustcnlght and
SCO people listened to an abla lecture by Dr.
Military. A prohibition cluk was formed.
with 170 members. Following is a list of the
oflUors elected : President , Q. W. Ecc-d ;
vlcn president , QV. \ . Clark ; arcntary. O. l .
Snldaker ; treasurer.Mrb. Q , S. Powell