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OMAHA OATTY RFF X lvlzxl JLT1 , JLjLJLJLJL JLJILJIIf , EIGHTEENTH YEAJR. OMAEIA. WEDNESDAY ftlOltNING JANUARY 10 , 18-0. NUMBER 210 THE ANARCHISTS MY MEET But They Must Not Plot Againat the Constituted Authorities. SYNOPSIS OF TULEY'S DECISION. lie lloltlH Thru Police Interference With the Arhniter lliuiil AVnn an Unwarranted lion ol' Power. Tlic Ai'lirltnr Ilund AVI us. Cnir\o < > , Jan. JudgaTuloy , of the cir cuit court , In a decision rendered to-day , holds thai anarchists and socialists hru'o not forfeited the constitutional right to assemble peaceably and discuss any question which Interests them , provided they do not plot to carry out their ideas by the use of force ( IB ! against the constituted authority , This decision was the outgrowth of an ap plication made In December last bv the Arbeitcr bund for an Injunction to restrain the police from interfering with their meet ings , the progress of which cuso has been re ported from time to time 1" those dispatches. Judge Tuley's decision , which Is more than six thousand words In length , bcitins by re citing the history of the case , suiting that the particular meeting which was iniido the test cnso was called for the purpose of hear ing tlie report of the Arlmiter bund commit tee on the constitution nml by-laws , and of completing its organl/ation ; that tlie only objects of the society , according to the alle gations of its constitution , were to secure to its members "mutual bcnellt , social Inter course and political education j" that the po lice were Invited to bo present , mid did actually , by n show of force , prevent the holding of the proposed meeting. On behnlt ot the city authorities this in terference is ] tistilled on the ground that the iinmo "Arboitcr bund" is a mere cloak ; that the real purpose nf its members is to plot to overthrow the constitution and laws of the United States and this state ; that , as police officers ft is within their Jurisdiction to forbid such mectlims in order to prevent the com mission of crime. The chancellor says ; "I find no reason to differ from the master In rliiinrory in his conclusion that the evi dence adduced fails to show that the pro posed assemblage was for an unlawful purpose. It was argued that the constitu tion shows on its face an unlawful purpose because of the condition of member ship , that 'only parsons of reputable charac ter who declare for the abolition of the in human wage system can become members. ' The solicitor Is in error in the supposition taut the law upholds or demands any particu lar system for carrying on industrial enter prises. The master reports that there was no evidence to show tlie meaning of the declara tion that the society favors the iabolition of tlie capitalisticsjstem of exploitation,1 nor of the purpose 'to assist in the fight against ex ploitation. ' "Tho word 'exploitation' is a French word for which in English wo have no precise equivalent. 1 understand the object intended is opposition to the present system of capital that Is to say , that capital shall bo so used that labor will receive a greater share of the combined earnings of labor and capital than nt , present , and that capital shall not bo used eo as to oppress the people by combinations and monopolies. I may bo mistaken in my Intrcprctation , out whatever maybe bo the meaninir , as the object is to bo accomplished by the 'enlightenment and education' of the masses , I find no law which prohibits the formation of docletlcB lor stieh a purpose. The mem- hors of the society may seek to dessiminntc views mid principles which , in the opinion of a great majority of our citi/ens , are inimical to the rights of property and public welfare. Hut , they they have a right to publicly meet and discus them in a quiet and peaceable milliner , and make converts to their views if they arc able to do so. The question of the relations nf capital and labor in its varied phases , and many others , like the question of the right of exclusive ownership of land , or the single tax theory , arc the burning ques tions of the hour that have come to stay and must , bo met. " referring to'tho claim of the authorities that the purposes of the boeieti are the same as these of Spies etui , Judge Tuley says ho is of the opinion that there is this v'tal ' differ ence that the internationals declare for force , for organization , for the purpose of rebellion , and for "inexorable revolution" mid "assassination , " wliilo in the constitu tion of tills society tliero Is nothing to indi cate that their objects and purposes are to bo accomplished by such measures in any con tingency. If I1 appeared that this society Was su.ih a one ns the supreme court des cribes the internationals to bo , it could have no standing In court. Men cannot appeal to the law for protec tion in overthrowing the law. The supreme court denounced -the principles of anarchy and socialism , but it did not decide that either the anarchists or socialists were crim inals , The court held that anarchists wlio plot crime are criminals , but pronounced no judgment of outlawry against anarchists as a body. Judge Tuley then takes up the claim on be half of the police , that they had a right to prevent the meeting , thereby preventing crime , and holds that their power cannot be given such latitude ; that if police , ut their discretion , do what they think will prevent what may , In their Judgment , result In crime , legislatures , courts , or governmental officers would bo entirely superfluous. "I HIM astounded to find that at this day , in this free country. " continues Judge Tuloy , Vit should bo urged by affidavit and arguments in u court of justice that a police official can forbid the meeting of a society or a public meeting because of his belief that this so ciety in u treasonable ono and its members nre about to commit treasonable nets. If this bo law , then every political , literary , religious or other society would hold their constitution ! ! ) right of free speech and peaceable assembly at the mercy of every petty policeman. In no other city in the union except hero In Chicago have police of ficials attempted to prevent the right of frco Hpccch or peaceable assembly iiwu | such un warranted pretenses and assumptions of power. It Is time to call a halt. Tim right of frco speech und peaceable assembly is the very life blood of freedom. You might as well expect a human body to exist after the circulation of the blood had been suspended ns to expect the continued existence of liber ty if citizens tire deprived of frco speech and peaceable assembly. Any abuse of the right of free speech or peaceable assembly must ba punished under the laws applicable thereto. Tlio police , by arbitrary arrest without warrant and by such illegal acts as nro here complained of , cause more disorder than they euro , and create moro crime than they prevent. In conL-Jiislon the chancellor says that , In asmuch as the city authorities have under taken to roaj'cct the law as laid down by him in this case , ho would not issue the in- Inaction prayed for because it was not needed , fSt Tilt Ijinil Grant Knrfjituro. W. 9in.\cTON , Jim. 15 , It appears that the conferees on the land grant forfelturo bill , who a few days ago hud closely approached nn agreement , are drifting apart. At the last meeting the house conferees showed a disposition to recur to their original position , nml ns n result of subsequent conferences between them und their fellow members in terested In the measure In conference it Is learned that they have been strengthened in their disposition to insist on the adoption of a bill in the Jino of that passed by the house. Jay Ooulil Completely Prostrated. Ninv Vunit , Jan , IS. [ Special Telegram to TUB HEB. ] Jay Gould is completely pros- trntcd. His earnest solicitude for his sick wife , his long watching * at her bedside , hln almost undivided attention to her nei cri tics , have told heavily upon him , so much so , indeed , thut it hus made him look like n broken-down old mun. His physician Is concerned over his condition. THIS DAKOTA IiKGISInVTUltM A Number of Important ItlllH I Ml ro ll u cod In Hoth JIoiiHCH , HISMAIICK , Dak. , Man. IB. [ Special Tele gram to Tin : Hic. : | Among the bills intro duced In the legislature to-day , was one pro viding for woman suffrage. It h claimed by the friends of the bill that n majority of the house Is already In favor of its passage. Tno Judiciary committee of the house has ques tioned the constitutionality of the bill for the taxation of railroad property , ns private pro perly is taxed , and n hearing will be given the railroad attorneys on the question in a few days. The question of infectious diseases among cattle and horses , which has attracted so much attention in all the northwestern states und territories during the mist few years. Is again before the legislature and some stringent laws will be passed A bill has boi'ii prepared , providing for a thorough system of Inspection of all cattle from Illinois , Missouri and the other states in which cattle have been diseased , and for u rigid quarantine against all cattle where the territorial veterinarian may sus pect , that plcuro-pneumonhi exists. It also makes unlawful for a cltien of the territory to own a diseased animal , and makes pro vision for hia punishment in the courts. A bill appropriating fl.OOO each to the widows of the two men recently killed by falling walls at the territorial asylum for the Insane nt Ynnkton , was introduccu and will bo passed without opposition. At tlie caucus of republican members of the legislature last evening it was found im possible to form a two-thirds combination against the governor at present , but it is pretty definitely settled that n delegation will bo sent to General Harrison , to request him to appoint n republican governor in time to fill the territorial ofllccs with republicans before tlie adjournment of the legislature. Illinois. SritiNOFir.i.T ) , 111. , Jan. 15. The session of the house to-day consumed exactly fifteen minutes. The committee on rules reported that it would bo unable to report before to morrow , and the house then adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow after making some minor appointments. In the senate this morning the following bills were introduced : Providing for the examination of building and loan associa tions ; amending the law providing for the election of county commissioners In counties under township organization ; a now law re garding the Jurisdiction of county courts ; amending tlie school law so as to provide that the township treasurer , in addition to publishing his reports , shall read tlie items at the annual town meeting. Heinway introduced a resolution providing for the investigation of the accounts of ex- Governor Oglesby for expenditures in main taining the executive mansion. The resolu tion went over under the rules. A bill ap propriating 510,000 for the incidental and contingent expenses of the present general assembly was ordered to a third reading. The senate then odjourncil to moot to-uior- row morning at 10 o'clock. Indiana. iMMAXAi'Ol.ls , Jan. IS. The newly inau gurated Lieutenant Governor Chase took his seat as presiding officer of the senate this morning without any difficulty or ob jection. * Went Virginia. CiiAiti.EsTox , W. Vn. , Jan. 15. The dead lock in the senate continues , and it not likely that the body will organize for some time. _ Tht Senatorial Kloctlonq. Dovnit , Del. , Jan. 15. At 10:45 this morn ing the house balloted for United States senator. Fourteen republican members voted for Anthony Higgins , five of the demo cratie members for Alfred P. Uobinson and the remaining two members for James I. Woleott , The democratic vote was in consequence quence ot the inability of their caucus to agree upon a candidate. The democratic caucus met again nt < J:80 : to unite en a candidate , but again failed to agree. The senate balloted at 11:15. : Seven democratic members voted for James I. Woleott and two republicans for Anthony Higgins. This makes the vote of both houses stand : Higgins 10 , Walcott 8 , Uobinson 5. DiiNvcit , .Tan. 15. Uoth houses of the gen eral assembly met in jry'nt session and elected E. O. Woleott United States senator to suc ceed Thomas M. Howen. Woleott received the solid republican vote , and that of C. S. Thomas , the democratic member. AunusT.i , Me. , Jan. 15.At noon both branches of the legislature voted for United States senator. The total vote of both houses gave W , P. Pryo , ( rep ) 150 , and Harris D Plaisted , ( dem ) 'Jo. - o The Intrr-Stnta Agreement. CIIICAIIO , Jan. 15. The president's agree ment on which it is proposed lo orgunl/c the Intor-Stato Commerce Railway association , has been printed hi its modified form. The plan , ns amended , provides tor a chairman , but no vicn chairman. U was originally in tended that there should bo two vice chair men , to have charge of the freight and passenger dopart'iiunts , respectively , but the duties of these offices will bo Imposed upon the chairman who will employ his assistants. The execu tive board will consist of "three experienced men , instead of the chairman and vice chair man , as nt first agreed , and the rate making power will bo In the hands of committees. " Another amendment is the omission of the clause providing that n subordinate olllcer may bo discharged for cutting rates , and shall not be re-employed by any road In tlie association. It is expected that a meeting will be called next week. An Etui to the Dudley Case. IxniAXAi'OMs , Intl. , Jan. 15 , The federal grand Jury this morning asked Judge Woods for instructions ns to the introduction of a letter written with the evident intent to cor rupt. voters , and requested to know what additional proofs aside from the authorship of such letter or letters was necessary to es- tubllbh conspiracy , Judge Woods instructed them that in order to make a case of conspir acy it would bo necessary to prove that some one ipcelved n letter advising corrupt action , and that they could act upon advice so re- ceived. This Is regarded as a dismissal of the Dudley case from further consideration by the Jury. _ _ Now Nohi-ANkn I'ostollloes. WASHINGTON , Jan. 15 , [ Special Tele gram to Tun HCR.I Postofllccs have been established ut JCracmer , Lancaster county , Nob. , with W. W. Lewis as postmaster , and at Sunflower , Cheyenne county , with Kdward Scrivon us post master. 1'nttorHon'H Ilrunoli of 1'ronilHO Suit. HI.OOHI.N-OTO : ; , 111 , , Jan. 15. Kx-Senator Patterson , of South Carolina , who hal bacn sued for breach of promise of marriage by Miss Uoso Pluming , of Philadelphia , has for some time boon a prominent resident of HloomliiKton. Ho was married to Mildred Frank at Waukcuhu , WIs. , Nov. 2 , ISTJ" . A Do ( 'null era Itonilmiien Miilott'tl. Auvoou , Kan. , Jan. 1C. [ Special to Tnu BBC , ] In tbo district court of this county a Judgement has been rendered against the bondsmen of Thomas J. Goodly the default * ing county treasurer , for * 10EiS.80. This amount will to reduced about W.OOfJ by the sale of land and per&onul property owned by ' Ooodlu , - > A Child Hill-lied U ) Death. JAMIHTOHN : , O. , Jan , 15 , Mrs. Eads locked tier ton-inonths-old adopted child In the house while she went to a lire in the neighborhood. . Her house caught fire and tbo child ' a to death. THIHKICHSTAO. . A Spirited DisciiNsltm on G < > rmntiy'n Colonial Policy. Menus , Jan. Ifi. To-day's meeting of the rciehstag was nwited with the keenest inter- cst. The house win crowded. The debate on the colonial estimates was very spirited and continued nt great length by llcrrcn lllchtcr. Von Hcninlgs , Wocrmnnn , Kordoff , Prince UUmurck and Count Herbert His- marck. In the course of the discus sion , in reply to Hcrr Hlchtcr's question whether slavery or slave trade existed now In the west African territory under German protection , Prince Hlsmarck said that slav ery which has existed for thousands of years could not be abolished all tit once. It would bo u very serious matter to abandon slave labor without further steps. National interest would be greatly endangered by such n course , and foreign countries would be turned against Germany. It wa.s impossible that this could be Hcrr Hlchter's aim , although his organ patronized every thing likely to cause difficulties and im broglios for the fatherland. Ho declared that his only object In speaking on ttie sub ject was to raise a barrier between Herr Wocrmnnn and that portion of the press which had no fatherland and was In imical to Germany. Hcrr Kardoff said that Germany must not allow herself to be daunted K she aspired to have a word to say in the world. Other na tions spent much more time in trans-oceanic matters. llurr Kichtcr said that the declarations of Prince Hismurck and Herr Woermann were directly opposed to oich other. The chan cellor had done all that was necessary to de stroy the illusion that a few millions would suffice to settle the whole slave question. To Hisumrck's remark that the press was without a fatherland ho would briefly reply that the ireisinnlgo party was proud of possessing a free and Independent press , which dared to tell the most powerful man in Europe the truth. Bismarck again nroso nnd said ho did not wish to discuss the colonial policy , and would only observe that lie did not think It right to begin by releasing - leasing slaves , but by proventihg more slaves being made. There would remain sufficient for posterity to do in that direction. England had commenced the work a century ago. On the credit for expenses in southwest Africa coming up , Herr Hamberger objected to an increase. Ho deprecated the cast Africa company's attitude of toleration , If not approval , of slavery as apposed to Ger many's Immune efforts. He objected to Herr ICardnff's remarks. Germany was far from desiring a colonial policy on the French model. It was needless to brand as unpatri otic every ono who did not desire to hoist the German ling in all directions. There was plenty of room for patriotism in Germany itself. Prince Hlsmarck said ho did not wish to call Hanbcrger ignorant , but that ho know nothing of the colony of which he had been speaking. He then proceeded criticize ' animadversions to sharply Banbcrger's madversions in the foreign office and colonial policy , and said rather sarcas tically that Englishmen like Lewis did not go hundreds of miles for the sake of a sandy desert ; it might bo taken for granted that there was something to get there. Ho would recommend that Hnnbcrgor defer his discussion of this matter until the negotiation with England is concluded. In commenting on Uanhcrger's hint that the colonial project had been n failure , Prince Uismurck said : "Well , gentlemen , thank God the German national character is on the whole not so easily intimidated as to allow itself to be frightened by a few false steps , errors or sacrifices. It is useless to let the English know that wo are so easily frightened , and that wo uro now tired and disheartened in an enterprise which we commenced four years ago. " THE PAKNEMj COMMISSION. William O'Brien Defends Himself AK iiiHt the Charge of Contempt. LONDON , Jan. 15. The Pnrnoll commission resumed its sittings to-day. Husscll , coun sel for the Parnellitcs applied for un order against the Worcester Times for certain comments made upon the commission. Justice Hanncn said he would dccldo the ap plication later. William O'Hrien appeared before the com mission under citation. Ho stated that he accepted the responsibility for the article in United Ireland for which ho was summoned , but denied that ho in tended any disrespect , to the court , and disclaimed the imputation that the Judges were not doing their duty , O'Urien said ho did not assume to question their lord ships' rulings , but he urged that lie was en titled to comment upon the scandalous evi dence that was being given before the com mission. Continuing , ho said : "Wo are most anxious to meet the charges made against us month alter month. We arc in curring frightful expenses , and the Times li.is not touched the one allegation made in its columns , which if proven will render all this matter entirely superfluous. Wo do not criticise the court , Lut the conduct of the Times. Wo desire to come to the point. That is the object of our bcotch action. " Justice Hannan said that after the assur ances of the counsel it was unnecessary for the court to tuko any further steps in the matter. The taking of evidence was then resumed and testimony was introduced relative to actions in Tipporary. The Kluittni ; CoutcHtH. [ CnpyrttlM issaiiu Jdtnc * Gordon Hewlett. ] Ho.Miir.im , Jan. 15. [ New York Herald Cable Special to Tnu lice. ] Tim Donohue , the American skating champion , won the race hero to-day. He won the Hamburg cup , beating nil the German champions. Tuck the Hipper Captured. Tfxis , Jan. 15. The police here have cap tured n gang of robbers und assassins , Among the ( rang is a man who is believed to have perpetrated the recent murders of a number of women in the Whltcchapcl dis trict of London. The British consul hero IIUH forwarded to his government all the de tails connected witli the arrest. The sup- nosed Whitochanol murderer in charged with having committed in Tunis murders similar to those committed In Whitcehupcl. The man confessed that ha recently lived in Whiteehapcl. _ Thu Hoiii.'ciuiinlt Divorce Suit. LONDON , Jan. 15 , The court has grpnteda decree in favor of the plaintiff in the suit for divorce brought by Mrs , Houcclcault ( Agnes Kobertson ) against Dion Liouccicuult , the author und actor , HlHiimrok MtikitH NineSpeeches. . Huiu.ix , Jan , 15 , Prince Hlsmarck made nine short ppcccho ) to day , and the fact Is taken to indicate the anxiety on ills part to avoid annoying England. The opposition abstained from provoking the chancellor. The GcfTcken and Moirer affairs were not re ferred to. Stool HlntUtlo < i. Piiii.Amu'iiiA : , Jan , 15. The bulletin of the American Iron and Steel association gives the following details of the production of Bessemer steel rails m this country ; Total for 1SSS , l.fi'J-J.Oflr net tons ; total for ItJST.'J.ei'O ' , HIT tons ; decrease in IBS' * , 70. , 140 net tons , which is greater than the total pro duction in Ibtl ) . The consumption of steel rails in 1SS3 was fully 750,000 grows tons less than in 1SS7 , the imports in 1SSS having de clined about 77,000 tons as compared with issr. A Now Comet , liOcnusTCii , N. Y. ( Jan. 15 , Director Swift , of the Warner observatory , re ceived notice to-day of the discovery of a now comet , by Prof. Urooks , at Smith' * observatory , Genoa , at 0:50 : this morning. Its position Is n * follows : lilght ascension , ' 18 hours 47 minutes , declin ing south SI degrees 'JO minutoa with rapid wenlerly A WALKOVER FOR SANDERSON Elected to Succod'HIrasolf ' By a Lnrgo Majority. DEMOCRATS HONOR M'SHANE J. Sterling Morton Receives Una Vote la ( lie House Other Proceed- * . < IIIRS in the State legislature. How Mnmlei'Him Got There. LINCOLN , Nob. , Jan. 15 , [ Special Tclo- grain to THE UKB. ] At 12 o'clock the sen ate met and Mr. Ncsbltt moved that the sen ate proceed to elect a United Suites senator. The roll was called and twenty-seven votes were cast for Matuterson and six for Mo- Shane. The chair then said : "Charles F. Mander- son has received u majority of the votes east for United States senator for six years after the 4th of March , ISS'J. " Promptly at 12 o'clock to-day the speaker of the house directed the clerk to call the roll for Mie election of a United States sena tor to succeed Olmrlos V. Mnnderson. Every member was in his scut except Collins. Abrahamson's ' nutno is tlr.st on the roll , and ho res | > ended by speaking in a voice that could be heard all ovor'tho house , "Charles F. Mnnderson. " Mr. Hraucht was the first democrat reached and ho called out in a not very distinct voice , "John A. McShano. " The voting then continued without anything worthy of note , until Gates of Sarpy was reached , and the voting had been so unanimous for Mamlerson that he had apparently forgotten that any democrat was running , and also voted for the republican candidate. Ho , however , was immediately reminded of his blunder by roars of laughter from his col leagues , and changed to McShanc in time to keep his record straight. Colemnn of Polk , who poses as a union labor member , voted for McShunc. Sash , of Nemaha , could not stand the packing house statesmen , and voted for J. Sterling Morton. The linal vote was announced , MeShauo 21 , and J. Sterling Morton 1 , as follows : For MandersonAbrahamson , Uaker , Halley - ley , Hallard. Heckmnn , Herry , Horlin , His- bee , Uoh.icok , liortisBrink , Burnham , Cndy , Cameron , Caldwell , Christy of Clay , Coleman - man of Antelope , Corbinf Cruzen , Denman , Dempster , Dickinson , Diller. Dunn , Elliott , Everett , Farley , Fenton , Fioldgrove , Fuller , Gilbert , Gilehrist , Halm , Hall , Hampton , Hannu , Hanthorn , Hanlinc , Hays , Hill of Hutler , Hill of Gage , Hooper , Home , Hun ter , Johnson , Lee , Majora , McHnde , Mc- ' Nicklc , Meeker , Olmstca'd , Potter , Rhodes , Hobb , Sargent , Satchel ) , Scoville , Seed , Sevcrin , Shepherd , Stirlr St. Hayncr , Sweet , Towle , Trucsdell , WaUon , 'Weber. Weller , Wells , Wcstover , Whltehead , Whitford , Whytmui , Wileox , Willlauis , Winter , Yutzy 77. For McShane Braucht , Christy of Dodge Coleman of Polk , Cushing ; Delaney , Fenuo Gardner , Gates , Green , Hungiito , Koiper , Larson , Ley , Mattes , Jrj , McMillan , Mor- risov , Neve , O'dullivun.-Snyder , Swartsloy , Whitc-21. For .1. Sterling ISIorton Lash. Morrissey astonished the house by stating in cxplnlng his vote that if [ necessary to elect him he would vote fof'MimdorsQu , and pay ing n high compliment , ttf the senator. The hall was moderately well filled while the voting was going pn , but no demonstration of any kind was ma de. A Lively Caucus. LINCOLNNebl , -Juu. 15. [ Special to THE Bnn.J The submls'sionlsts tried to make a point yesterday in the j&lnt caucus called for the nomination of n United States senator. They held a secret caucus in the afternoon , at which the plans were all laid to spring the trap ; but by some means the submissioiiists in the senate were not informed , ns a body , of the contemplated move and this was ono reason why it miscarried. The anti-submission republicans in the house somehow caught on to { he scheme and had two spies in the secret caucus. The antis thereupon proceeded tq get control of the Joint caucus which they early did by electing General Connor president and Caldwell sec retary. They also gathered up all the proxy votes they could and yoted them without protest for Manderson. This allowed the members to use them in support of the mo tion to adjourn. At _ the announcement of tiio vote for the nomination for senator St. Huyncr quietly arose and moved to adjourn , and was greatly surprised when greeted by a storm of nays from the radical suouiission- ists. Dempster then sent up and secured the reading of the following : Whereas , The republican state conventions of Nebraska , in the years IhSO and 1SSS , pledged the party to submit the question of constitutional prohibition to the voters of the state , and Whereas , The republican state convention in lbS7 ordered the republican voters to say , at the primaries ln"18S8 , by their votes , whether they desired such submission or not , and Whereas , Said voters at said primaries did , by their votes , as canvassed by the republi can state central committee in 1SSS , emphat ically , on the vote cast , declare in favor of .submission ; therefore belt Kosolved , That the republican members of the legislature , In caucus assembled , recog- iu cc the authority of the said state conven tions , recognize the wishes of the majority vote at the republican primaries in 1SSS upon submission , and the republican members of the legislature , knowing that they have the power to submit said question in this legisla ture , hereby pledge themselves to pass said constitutional amendment. In an instant a half dozen members were on their feet. Senator Norval dually got the floor and made the point that it was out of order to bring any other business before the caucus except that lor which it had been called. Chairman Connor sustained the point , but Hall of Lancaster , who seemed to bo the leader of the prohibitionists , appealed from the decision. Tliu vote on the uppaal stood ! i7 in favor and 3 ! ) against sustaining the chair , but the chairman ruled that It'woulcl require u two- thirds vote to reverse the decision. Still the submissionists would no ( adjourn and voted down two motions to Umt effect. At length the conservative submissionists , seeing the game wasup , gave way and with a wild cheer the hall was cleared. It is the almost unanimous opinion , of the member * that the movement was extremely ill-timed , and has done the submlsnionists much harm. The senators especially .yrero outspoken in condemning the proceed ( jigs. Scpatb. LINCOKX , Neb , , Juo. 5. [ Special to Tins Hii : : . ] In the son a to tills morning a pro longed discussion arose ovar the delay HI re ceiving the printed bills. Mr. Hansom wished to know whether any bills will bo printed. Mr. Pickett said that forty-three bills will bo limited arid handed In to-day. Mr. Hansom moved tnaf the person having the contract for printing be asked to present some of the bills at once. "Wo have now ueen waltingjlvo da.ys , " ho said. "This is the fifteenth day of the session , and wo hnvo done nothing at alL The printer should bo required to employ sufficient force to enable Him to get his work done within reasonable time , " Mr. Kccklov' thought the delay in- excusable. The bills should bo returned ut Oil CO. In reply to a question by Mr. Ransom , Mr , Plckctt. chairman of thq committee on print- ng , said that theprinter has seventy-two lours In which to comulota liU work of the Jills tent to yhlw. The bills were > luccd in his hands on Saturday ast , Mr. Ilansom said the printing should have been done vcsterdnay. Ho understood that luo'flrm did not employ men enough. Shall the public printer regulate ; ho legislature , or shall the legislature regu- ute the public priuterl .Mr , Hoover Bald the senate was responsible for the difficulty.Vo caused the delay ourselves. Mr. Nesbltt said that two years ugo bills were sent to Omaha In the afternoon and returned printci to the senate the next morning. Three days is certainly an unreasonable time. Mr. Raymond The printer knows nothing of the wishes of this body except ns the con tract expresses it. Ho has bad no notice ol nur dissatisfaction. Wo might request him to print the bills within n given limn. Mr. Hansom said that if the senate prefers to Walt hero to accommodate a printer of U'n- ' coln ho could wait along with the rest. Finally , after mueh more talk , the resolution was referred to the oammlttog on printing. Mr. Keckley called attention to rule W , and demanded Its enforcement , excluding the general public from the lloor of the senate. A recess was then taken until live minutes before 12. The following bills were Intro duced : lly Mr. Ilansom : To provide for the more efficient collection of delinquent taxes. Hy Mr. Sutherland : To repeal article 2 , chapter , Ut , of the compiled statutes. \priuNoos : SBSMON. Three bills were reported back to the house with the recommendation that they pass , among them the bill forbidding the Im portation of armed men to suppress insur rection. The scuiito then went into commit tee of the whole , Senator Wolbach in the chair , on Mr. Kansom'n bill ( senate Illo ! ! ) defining the liability of lire insurance com panies. It provides that whenever any policy of insurance shall bo written to Insure nny real or personal property ag.iinst los > by lire , tornado or lightning and tin1 property bo wholly destroyed , without criminal fault on the part of the insured or his assigns , the amount of the insurance shall be taken con clusively to bo the true value of the property insured and the true amount of loss and measure of damages. The court upon ren dering Judgment against an insurance com pany upon any policy of insurance shall allow the plaintiff a re.isonablo sum for at torney' * foes to be taxed as part of tlie costs. The bill was adopted. The committee then took Pickett's bill for the protection of land from high water in cer tain cases. Mr. Plckctt explained that tno bill was drawil for the protection of low lands along the Platte near jvshland. It provides that whenever any laud exceeding ! < 2 J acres Is In ncrll of destruction by the probable diversion of the channel of a river , and a petition signed by twenty freeholders in the precinct is llled with the county com missioners , it shall ba their duty to view said premises within the succeeding thirty days , and if it shall appear that it is in peril of de struction they shall cause to be built a dam , embankment or dyke , for the protection of said laud. The amount for improvement to be paid out of the general fund of the comity. Mr. Lindsay moved that the bill bo in definitely postponed , and explained that the cases were without number , In which ad vantage might bo taken ot it. Mr. Pickett said that the action of twenty freeholders was required. Mr. ICeekloy thought that such action was a safeguard , but ho tlnunht the bill had bet ter bo recommitted , and it was so done. The committee then rose and reported the bills back to the senate. The report xvas adopted. A report of the special committee that the senate meet the housu to-morrow at 12 in. , for the purpose of selecting a United States senator , was adopted. lloimc. LIKCOI.X , Neb. , Jan , 15. [ Special to Tnu Bui : . ] The house transacted an unusual amount of business during the forenoon ses- siou. A resolution by McBride for a special committee on employes was missed. All complaints are to.be nv-ido to this committee , autl they ore to have a general oversight of ilio conduct of employes , with1 power to recommend their dismissal. The committee on printing reported that the contractors were competent and would endeavor to obviate all complaints in the fu ture. ture.The committee on judiciary recommended that the mechanic lien law ( house roll -12) ) pass , and that house roll 111 and 1)2 ) do not pass. These are the fraudulent notes bills , and the friends of both measures succeeded in getting them on tno general files. AFTKHXOON' rtMHIOX. The house spent the afternoon session in committee of the whole in considering house roll No. 2 , the geological survey bill , ana housu roll . ' ! S , making Septonibar 1 n holiday , to bo known as Labor Day. The first bill was finally sent back to the committee on mines and mining for amend ments. Strong opposition to the bill was de veloped , and it will hardly pass. The MeUride labor day bill provoked an animated discussion. The bill reads as fol lows : That the following day , to-wit , the first Monday of each September ahull hereafter be set apart and known as Labor day , and sh..ll bo deemed a public holiday and treated and considered as is the first day of the week , commonly called Sunday. This act shall bo in force and take effect from and after its passage. Brink of Boouo moved to strike out all the words after the word "holiday. " This w.is discussed at length by Haker , Hanthorn , St. Uaynor , Morrissey , Gilbert , Berlin , Hallard , McHride and many other members. Gilbert insisted that the bill would create jinother Sunday , and that it would Interfere with our common schools and all other lines of busi ness. An amendment to the effect that no laborer shall bo required to labor on that day was adopted , and the bill scat back to the com mittee on labor. The committee of the whole passed the bill making the commissioner of public lands and buildings custodian of maps , notes , etc. , that mav bo received from the surveyor gen eral of the United States. Mr. Ilanna , from the commljteo on banks and banking , reported that ICcifer's bill No. tl , intended to prevent swindling by fraudu lent notes , do nut pass. ICcifer objected , and the bill was passed to the general file to be considered in committee of the whole. Mr. Hnnna also reported in favor of indefi nitely postponing house roll : > 2 , a Dill of simi lar import Introduced by Mr. Corliln , placed on the file , and will bo called up for consid eration at a luturu time. House roll 2l ! , to increase the Jury fees from $2 to fr'1 per day , was reported back troin Lho committee- lees and salaries for in definite postponement , The Judiciary committee reported a substi tute for Hnnthorn's alien land bill. Thu tame committee also reported in favor of louse roll -12 , the mechanics' lien Dill , and tdversely on Hungato's bill , housu roll 10. p punish parties who attempt to defraud iverymen and stable keepers , House roll 85 , a bill to transfer 8120,030 from the insane to the general fund of the state , was ordered to a third reading. The committee on printing reported that , hey had Investigated the complaints of in accuracy In the copy and delay , and that .liey find thn blame to attach about equally 0 the proof readers mid the printers , and that they found the contractors competent to lo the printing , and that they assured the committee that the mistakes complained of should not occur again , Dempster demanded \ further investigation , but the report was iccoptcd , and the mutter dropped , Fenton introduced a resolution directing the clerk to Inquire into the delay in for warding mall from the general postofllco in the city. Carried. MolJrido offered a resolution providing for 1 special committee of iivo on employes , who were to reccivti all complaints against such and to recommend all IncompotcnUippointees for dismissal and other * for appointment ns substitutes. The speaker appointed Me- Hrido , Christy , of Clay , Sweet , Olmstead and Whlto as said committee. Gardner , of Omahn , introduced a rcsolu- ion to adjourn over until 10 a. in. to-morrow , Lost. * The house then went Into committee of the vholo to consider homo rolls 100 , 101 and No. 2. The first bill appropriated Si'J.OOU out of the general fund for the expenses of tho' state legislature. The second < 100OM for ho sumo purpose , and both wore recom- ncndcd for passage. House roll No. 2 pro- rides for a geological survey of the state at a cost not exceeding ? 10,00l > . SiibmiHBlon In DoulilCul. LINCOLN , Neb. , Jan. 15. [ Special Teln- 'ram to TUB HKI : . ! The first of it proposed cries of "icetmgu was held thU evening ID aid of the prohibition movement. Among the speakers was Representative Dempster , and lie did not seem to have n great deal of eon lldcnce in the success of the movement to have an amendment submitted. His esti mate of the number who will support It in the house agreed with what Tnu lien re cently published. The submissionists , ho said , have fifty votes pledged. There nro ten or twelve who are umlecidoii. U will ro qulro sixty votes to submit It. Senator lltir- ton also spoko. lie said that there are cloven senators who are opposed tii It and four who are undecided. It will require twenty votes to carry it In the senate. The submissionUU will have to secure three out of four of the doubtful votes. Ijoulslattvo Not CM. LINCOLN , Neb. , Jan. 13. [ Special to Tin : Hr.n.l There were lively thnc.s In the house to-day , The members nro beginntnc to find their voices , and several short but earnest speeches were delivered. The discussion in committee of the whole on the Morrisse.v bill , prohibiting the use of Plnkertons in this state , was quite Interesting , The discussion over house roll ill Keiper's bill making It compulsory on the board of county commis sioners to pay the costs In eases of ni'H.le- incunors , was still more animated , and was Indulged in by Hak.'r , St. Kay nor , Koiper , Ciilchrlst , Olmstead and others. Haker and ICcipcr thought It no more than right to pay tiie parties compelled to attend court , for their time. Gilehrist said that some people ple would make a business of stir ring up litigation If assured that they would get pay for their trouble , and that the whole tendency of such legislation was to cucour.itjo putty lawsuits at the ex pense of the taxpayers. Ho thought the dis cretion lodged by law in an honest and in corruptible county board lias saved thou sands of dollars to the people. St. Knyner spoke still more emphatically and declared that such a measure , if It becomes n law , would bankrupt his county , and should not pass without a close scrutiny. The opponents of the bill got the better of the discussion , and on motion It was referred back to tliu house by a vote of ( ill to10 , with a recommendation that it do not pass , When the bill came up in the house Cald well , to save the measure mid give It another chance for its life , moved to refer it again to tin ; Judiciary committee ns an amendment. This was met by Olmstead by a motion to table the Caldwell amendment. This carried and now Speaker Watson don't know where the bill is. All recom mendations and reports on the bill having been tabled , the bill ithclf. thespcakcr ruled , goes with them , and if this be true it cannot bo reached again without a two-thirds vote. McBrido's amendment to Morrissoy'sPink- erton bill took the breath out of the mem bers. The bill itself is very short , consist ing of only two sections of three or lour lines each , but the amendment prohibiting any company or corporation from employing armed bodies of men except to suppress riots or protect life or property seemed to take all the life out of the measure , and it was a happy thought in the member who moved to send it back to the judiciary com mittee. That committee will doubtless per fect the measure and the next tiino it couies un it will have plain sailing. Dempster's resolution In regard to the printing will quite likely have the desired effect. The work has been performed in a very unsatisfactory manner , and with exasperating - asperating slowness. It takes about ten days to get a bdl printed after being introduced , when it ought to be on the desks of members on the second or third day. Said a conservative member not com mitted either way on the submission ques tion : "Tho attempt to force the Joint caucus to'tfeclaro in favor of" submission 'was"cer tainly ill-timed. The caucus was not called for thit ( purpose , and the members were taken wholly by surprise. 1 and n few others who are not instructed on the ques tion hold the balance of power , and that is no way to win our votes. " It was amusing to see General Connor In the chair during the effort of the submis sionists to force an expression from the cau cus on that question. Ho got badly rattled when Hall appealed front his decision on Senator Norval's point of order , that as the caucus had been called for a certain purpose no other business was in order , and was not able to tell whether it required a two-thirds vote or only a bare majority to reverse the decision of the chair. Senator Hansom and Representative Home , of Otoc , redeemed their pledge and stood true to Van Wyelc for senator in nc- cordaneo with the instructions of their county convention. There was no little speculation among the members as to how the speaker would vote , and when ho voted for Manderson there was nil involuntary ef fort at applause. The effort to keep Hon. Erie Johnson , of Phelps , out of the republican senatorial caucus was not n brilliant success. Only one member spoke against him and not over three noes were heard in opposition to the thunder that echoed through the room on the motion to invite him to take part , in the caucus. TURKIC LIVES LOST. Girls Itiirncil to Death in u Cigar Fac tory Fire. NBW YOHIC , Jan. 15. A fire nt noon to-day In the New York patent cigar box factory caused damage to the amount of $5,090 and the loss of three lives. Five girls were at won ; upon the upper door and two were car- led down ladders by firemen. The other three suffocated. The I'mianiu Canal Company. PAHIS , Jan. 15. The political council of .ho Panama Canal company declares that the concern is a civil and not a commercial or- jiitmation , and therefore cannot be declare. 1 Bankrupt. The first issue of the new shares of the company by the Hanquo Parlsienno will amount to 80,01X1,0 K ) francs. The second ssno will bo m ado only In riwu of necessity. The new company obl.iins all the rights and irivilogos of the old concern , im'ludlni. Iho ight to issuq lottery bonds , The original loldor.s will receive 811 pur cunt of the net irollts after the new company shall have been remunerated. Simply Supposing n Cast : . B.U.TIMOUB , Jan. l.r . [ Spacial Telegram to I'lic Hun , ] The talk in r.iilro.ul circles here s to the o.tiScL that if Chiuncjy Djpjw is called to General Harrison's cabinet , Samuel jpencer , who was recently forced out of the iultlmoro & Ohio by the G.irrott interest , vill become president of the New York Central , Spencer has the backing of all of ho big banking concerns that helped the ialtlmoru & Ohio out of its recant linancinl llftlenltlos , and It is known that the Vandor- bilts have a very high opinion of him. t < AViiH All Wind. New Youu , Jan. 1.1. [ Special Telegram to Tin ; Jlin. : I The terrible him and cry of lomocrntlo papurx over the alleged giguntlo ratuls In the appraiser's office is dying out. Secretary F.iirclilld has returned to Wush- ngton. The great general order for an in- lux of fix ports from all over the land has icen allowed to lapse , and it is believed the let result of the affair will be the publtea- ion of a few minor Irregularities In up- iraisomcnt and u great decapitation of hold over republicans. IjlttInClillilrp.il Walk Sixty MilrK. HitiDiii' ( : HIT , Conn. , Jan. 15. George luonoy returned to-day with his two little > oys , who had been absent from homo since ast Thursday. On that day the father of ho two children locked them In the hmiso n ml went to his work , When ho returned the two children , one ten yours old and the other thirteen , were not to bo found. Slnco ti'cii they have tramped over sixty miles In search of their mother. Another Jail In Kausan. ATWOOD , ICnn , , Jan. 15. [ Special to Tnu H'.K.I A substantial Jail hai Just been corn- ileted ut this plaeo at a com ot $ liOO : to the county. It contains two steel cells. WRECKED 1JY A LANDSLIDE , A Union Pnclflo Trtxlu Dornllocl in 0 Out Nonr Elkhorn. HUBBELL LOOKING FOR COALJ Homls Will Ho Volnl to Itoro for It T\vo Ko pcolabli > I'lnttfliiioiith Men Assailed Hy n Train Wreck Near Kl'chorn. ' EI.KIKWV , Nob. , .Tun. 13. [ Special Tclo pram to Tin : Hr.i : . | --Train No. 5 , west bound , \\MS wrecked this evening one-half \VCSt Of tills place , ill II (1COI | flit. All tllC cars except the roar ono nro oil the trade. Tim engine lodged on Its slilo ami sunk into the nniil up to the drivers. Though badly shaken up and somewhat frightened no ono was hurt in the ranches. Klreimin .luck Hurpor has ono arm broken and is slightly bruised. ' 1'ho wrecker and crow nro hero doing what they can , but work was delayed nnil mail" lUniculi on iiccount. of the heavy vain. No trains ) will bo able to KOI through to-night. ' 1'ho wreck was caused b.y a laud slide about forty feet long. Dedication at Chapnmn. CiiAi'MVN , Nob. . Jan. 1. . ( Special to TUB Unn.J The now Methodist I0plsoop.il church of Chapman was dedicated on Sundav , Jan uary 111. The linuso was filled to its utmost capacity , Kev. . .1.V. . Shank , presiding elder of the O rand Island district , preached from John I'-'Jl , the dedicatory sermon , which made a profound Impression upon his hearers. , After the sermon ho called for a subscription of $151) to liquidate the Indebted ness on tno church , nml the congregation responded with u contribution In cash and subscriptions to the amount of $4tW. The church was then solemnly dedicated to the worship anil service of Almighty ( ! od. Kov. H. S. Hilton , of Central City , preached in the evening to a largo and attentive audi ence a very Interesting sermon from John , IS : ! ! ( > , after which a communuii service WHS held. The M. K. society hero was organized about one year ago under the pastorate of U.iv. E. E. Wilson , of Nebraska Central college. They now have n membership of forty and a new church costing i'1,5',10. ' Kov. F. W. Hrosa is the present pastor. CMP town has grown more rapidly during the nast year than ever before in Its history. Ik-sides dwellings and liuslncss houses and n church recently built , n large hall , an oatmeal - meal mill , and a tine brick school building are nearing completion. This is the home of State Senator Gillogly. Hols now hero on account of severe illness in his family , but expects to bo in Lincoln on the 1Mb last. , in Lime to talce part in the election of the United States senator. l y n Tough. PI.ATT8MOUTII , Nob. , Jan. 15. [ Special Telegram to Tim BEB. ] To-night about 9 o'clock , as August Hook , a grocer , was on ills way to the postoOIco , he passed a crowd of toughs , and as ho quietly walked by ho was greeted with several insults. When ono of the iing ; , Chnrloy Nichols , asked him whore ho was going , ho answered that it was none of his business. Thu 'follow im mediately dealt him a severe blow , knocking lim down. Nichols was nrrestcd shortly afterwards. The police not knowlnjf'fijr-eer- Lain that lie was the right man walked iim to Hock's .store that he might be indcntilled. When questioned before Hock ho denied having a hand in the assault , where upon Mr. Wiley Blade , a prominent grain lealer , asked him why he dodged through an illey if he was not the man. The question ingored him , and bo threatened to whip Black. Instead of locking Nichols up , ho was allowed to run at largo again , by his Yicnds putting up sufficient funds. IIo stolu iway from the party , and 113 Hlaek waa crossing Main street ho was met by Nichols , who dealt him a severe blow in the face , mocking him down. Ho struck him severely several times , indicting several ugly gashes on Ills face. It is thought the fellow used steel knuckles , lie was arrested a second time but much dissatisfaction Is expressed as bonds have again been accepted. Savely Ciiptnrotl. CIIKTH , Neb. , Jan. 15 , [ Special to Tun JBE. ] Jacob Savely , who some time ago ab sconded afteiv mortgaging a team , wagon and larncss belonging to his brother , anil porpe- rating other frauds , was arrested at War saw , 1ml. , and held there till an ofllcor with lie proper papers arrived to escort him back o Crete. The olllcor returned last Sutur- lay. Judge Schilling , who presided at the irisoner's preliminary examination , bound iim over to the district , court , Savdly's nothcr going his bond. Other charges will ic prcfcrcd against him , but It Is expected hat his mother , who is In comfortable elr- umstanecs , will pay all claims against him ami save her miscreant son from the peni tentiary. _ HooU Coiiiity'n I 'nv4t Wcdilinjj. N cwi OUT , Nob. , Jan. 15. f Special to Tun HII : . | The Initial marriage ceremony of Hock county , tuo baby county of Nebraska , In which Cortillcato No. 1 wai Issued to the parties , tool ! plaeoat the residence of Henry Sexucry last Sunday , the cnntr.icting parties being William A. Plants and Mary E. Lane. Judge Fred N. Morgan performed the cere mony , The bride is still In her teens , and the groom scarcely more , while Judge Mor gan m said to bo Iho youngest Judge in Ne braska. The ceremony of making the twain one wan his first official act as Judge. Iiookins ; Kor Conl. Huiinci.i , , Jan. 15. [ Special to Tuc Bii : : . I The principal topiu of conversational pres ent is the renewed effort on the part of our citi/ons to determine the existence or non- existaiico of coal in this vicinity , A meeting was called nt the opera house on Friday night to take steps in the matter , which was largely attended. It is proposed to call an election to vote bonds , not to exceed 1.500 , to decide the matter In' boring u hole to the depth of 1,000 or I , " 00 feet , In Hnnroh til' u Itiinawny Couple. PAI.MHII , Nob. , Jan. 10. [ Special Tele- gvm to Tin : Hii : . Sheriff McDonald , of St. Paul , was here this afternoon In search of Sherman Coronet , who eloped from St. Puuf to-tiny with the fifteen -year-old daughter of C. N. Abbott. No elew was obtained lic.ro and thn sheriff left for Grahd island. An Unprecedented Snowfall. OIIANT , Neb. , Jan. 15. ( Special Telegram to Tim HUB.J--A snowfall such us was never before known in this section Is taking place to-night. Over four Inches Imvo fallen slncu b o'clock , and the Indications are that It will conUuuu nil night , A Nttiv liank Opens. Ai.mo.v , Nob. , Jan. IB. [ Special to Tim HKI : ] The First National blink , successor to the Albion National bank and the Benne County bank , opened Itn doors thin morning for business In the building formerly occu pied by the Hoonu County bank , A Hniiiiiet | ( o UiiMMill Ilnrrlanu , Hiar.N'A , M , T. , Jan , 15. A banquet In honor of the return of Uussnll 1) . Harrison was given last night at Dm Cosmopolitan hotel. Many representative citizens of Mon tana were present , A long list nf toasts was gone through with , the president-elect's son making u spucch. Fell Dcitd. ST. PAUL , Minn. , Jan. 15. [ Sprclal Tlo grain to Tin : Hii : : . . | Dr. Uucruon , collector of custom * for this city , foil cloud In u terri ble heart S.JUMJI to-day.
