THE OMAITA DAILY UEE : SUNDAY--APRIL 3 ,
TO TEST AMERICAN TIMBER
\ Senator Paddock's ' Idea of Preventing n
Waste cf Material ,
IT WILL ALSO AVOID MANY ACCIDENTS
lie ScekH to Auiri | ) | rli l ) SitHlrlrnl I'unili
to HHIP tlio Huhjrct ThnrcniBlily I"-
c tlgntcil hy Ilic 1'orcstry II\U-
Inn of the Department.
WASHINOTON Buntuu OP rnn BRE , )
518 FnuiiTEKNTit STIIUET , >
WASIIIMITON , D. C. , April B. )
Senator Paddock bas Introduced a bill
which Is Intended to bo a moat advantage to
builders everywhere. It appropriates ? 40OCO
for the purpose of making investigations and
tcsU of American timber under the direction
of the forestry division of the Agricultural
department. The senator says that thcro Is
an enormous waste of valuable matorlul und
incalculable loss of llfo and property every
year from on Ignorance of the true value and
strength of our American timber , and that a
thorough examination and elaborate tests of
timber bavo boon Introduced in the forestry
division of the Department of Agriculture ,
but they have proceeded very slowly and
bavo been entirely discontinued on account
of deficient appropriations. Ho thinks his
bill will pass.
In the timber culture contest of Lddlo
.lohnson against Edwnrd H. Still from Chad-
roil , the assistant secretary of the interior
today nfllnncd the decision of the t.'oramls-
bloner and the contest Is dismissed.
E. H. Hutchlns ot DCS Monies Is nt the
Wlllard.
Hon. E. Koicuntcrof Omaha Is at the
Shorobam foi a day or two on his \vay _ to
New York.
M. M. Kllno was today appointed post
master at Colton , Cboycnno county , Neb. ,
vice George Bantn. resigned , also C. H. Tal-
ton nt Falrbanlt , Sully county , S. D. , vlco D.
C. Nlcbol , removed ; B. W. Henderson at
Kodncy , Monona county , In. ; H. T. Swain
nt Willow Cieck , Cloy county , la , , and H. A.
Gallagher at Goldburg , Custercountv , Idaho.
Dr. Uankln has been recommended for un-
polntmcnt on the pension board at Kusbvlllo ,
Sheridan county.
The commissioner of Indian affairs has de
termined to build n nnw school house for the
Wiunotmgo Indians to take the place of the
ono recently burned.
Senator Paddock called upon the president
again today and urged the Immediate Issu-
nnco of the proclamation granting amnesty
to tbo Mormons iu Utah. Tomorrow is tbo
Jubilee day for tbo Mormons and the senator
tLought that the occasion should boom Graced
for the granting of the promised amnesty.
J. U. Nickcrson has been recommended for
roitmailcr at Borwin , Custor county.
Through tbo intercession of Senator Man-
der. on today the United States marshal will
bo allowed the money necessary for court ex
penses at Omaha during the months of April
and May.
Representative Plcklor called upon the
secretary of tbo interior this morning with
reference to the appointment of agent at
Hie Cheycnno agency nud the rcglstcrship
of tlio land olllco nt Wntortown , but accom
plished nothing. The South Dakota delega
tion have decided upon Mr. Lllnboydge as
the agent , but tbo register at the Wntcrtown
ofllco has not yet been recommended.
General Bcrdan , a well known lowan
whoso claim for an extension of his patents
will como up bofora tbo commissioner of
patents on Mgnday , will in Mr. Hamilton's
opinion not have much chancu of getting a
favorable report.
Mrs. Butler , wlfo of the congressman , who
lins been sick for several days past is con
valescent.
Tbo Indian appropriation bill has gene
over until Monday , when it comes ut > again.
Much of interest In connection with the dls
cusslon of the bill in tha senate revolved
around the position taken by tha Nebraska
and Dakota senators upon the question o !
the detailing of army officers as Indian
ngents. Senator Mandorson advocated the
bouso amendment to that effect and Senators
Paddock and Pcttigrow opposed It. Tbo
Bcr.uto finally adopted an amendment pro
posed by Senator Hawlcy , mnklng civilian
appointments optional with the president.
Assistant Secretary Chandler today af
firmed tbo decision of tbo commissioner in
tbo timber culture entry contest of Thomas
M. Freeman against Peter Ncsland , from
North Pintle , dismissing tbo contest. Als
in tbo timber culture entry of William K
Morrow ngalnst Henry Johnson , from Sidney
noy , dismissing the contest.
Senator Paddock called yesterday and
again today at tbo supervising architect's
ofllco to hurry up tbo Fremont public build
ing matter. The sketch and plans are prom
ieed by next Wednesday sure. Imraedlateli
thereafter tbo proposal will bo advertised fo
nnd contract lot as soon as possible for ox
cavatton. Tbo supervising archltcc
promises the best special efforts of the ofllc
in pushing the construction to completion n
the earliest possible day.
The explanation of greater expedition in
the case of Beatrice is that Fremont used u ;
n good deal of time In dotoniiininp what sit
to offer and in perfecting the title. Tli
iiciitrico slto and tltlo were presented with
out any delay whatever , and In this wa ;
got ahead of all other building * .
Hurry F. Clark of Omaha was today np
pointed .special agent on the Intciual rovcnu
force with headquarters at Bellevue , S.irp.\ \
county , upon the recommendation
Nebraska senators.
Tbo assistant secretary of the interior ha
affirmed the commissioner's decision In th
aosert land entry of Mary A. H. Jonklnso
from D lack foot , Idaho , cancelling thq cntr.v
Ho also afllrmcd the decision In the desert
land entry of Cbarlotto B. Una from Blackfoot -
foot , cancelling so much as exceeds iUO acres.
Assistant Secretary Chandler has reversed
the decision of the commissioner in tno pre
emption contest of George A. VonDyko
against John Kubcc , from Mitchell. S. U , ,
and directs in favor of tbo claimant.
claimant.P.
P. S. H.
NUWS rou TIII : AIIMY ,
LUt ol tlio Onion of u Diiy In tlio Ilegulur
Her * Ice.
WASHINGTON , D. C. , April 2. ( Special
Telegram to THE Bii : . ] The following army
orders were issued today :
The leave of absence granted First Lieu
tenant Arthur L. Wagner , Sixth Infantry ,
March , Fort Leavonworth , Is extended
liovcn days. First Lieutenant William U.
Purvlancc , assistant surgeon locontly up-
polntot' , will proceed from Kossvillo , 111. , to
Fort Hlloy , ICas. , and report In person to tbo
commanding oftlccr for duty at that station.
Tbo general court martial appointed to meat
at West Point Kubruary 24 , is dissolved , and
another Is appointed to moot at West Point ,
Now Vork , at 11 o'clock a. m. on Tuesday ,
April 5 , or as soon thereafter as practicable ,
for the trial of such prisoners as may
Lo brought before it. Detail for the
court Captain William F. Spurgln , Twenty-
first Infantry ; Captain George McC. Derby ,
corps of engineers ; Captain William H. Mil.
Icr , assistant quartermaster ; Captain Louis
A. Craig , Sixth cavalry ; Captain 'James S.
Pottil , First infantry ; First Lloutauunt
John A. Lundccn , Fourth artillery ; First
Lieutenant John D. C. Hosklns. Third artil
lery ; First Lieutenant Wright P. Kdgcrto-i ,
Second artillery ; First Lieutenant Harry F ,
Hodges , corps of engineers ; First Lieuten
ant Samuel W. Dunnlnp , Sixteenth infantry ;
First Lieutenant Frank S. Harlow , first
nrtlllory ; First Lieutenant Samuel D. Freo-
inan , Tentbcavolry ; FirstLiuutcnautDaniel
L , Tatc , Third cuvalry ; First Lieutenant
Clmrles H. Noyes , Ninth Infuntry judge ad-
vocato. Leave of absence for two months Is
granted Major John S. Wltcher , paymaster.
Tbo following transfers in tho" Third
cavalry am ordered ; Captain Chnrlea Mor
ton , from troop A to troop M ; Captain James
O. Mackuy , Iroin troop M to troop A ; Second
Lieutenant Cecil Stewart , from troop A , to
troop Mj Second Lieutenant Charles A ,
Herndon , from troop M to troop A , Lieuten
ant Colonel John T. Wllcox , rlrst cavolrv ,
will proceed to his homo , whom ho U aulho'r-
Izod to await let Ironic nt at his own request.
Major James W. Scully , quartermaster , will
proceed from Atlanta to the Barrancas , Flo. ,
national cemetery on public business con
nected with the quartcraastei'a department.
Wi'tern I'cniluni ,
WASHINGTON' , D. C. , April 2. [ Special
Telegram to Tnu BEE.J The following lUt
of pension * granted li reported by Tuu But
and Kxamiucr Bureau of Claims :
Nebraska : Original Oeorgo W. Burnap ,
George Diucl , William Alters , John Hopper-
Ion , Abraham Heove , Albert II. llruudago ,
THE MORSE DfiY GOODS COMPANY
It is becomino- better known EVERY Uay that OUR prices are the lowest and OUR qualities the best ,
MONDAY , FAST BLAK SATINES.
EASELS AT
3,000 yards fine cashmere suitings , all dark , plain and i5c , 2oc , 250 , 3oc , 35c. The best dyes and the best cloths
serviceable colorings , Second floor. *
Sc "Yeirct- BOY'S WAISTS PERCALES. HALF COST.
Worth 150. Second floor.
36 inches wide All Bamboo Easels , brass tipped , chain stay , new stylcsJJ
5,000 yards light and dark CHALLIES , copies of Worth iSc yard. wortn $ ! ° Fourth floor.
, ' 5 '
the French printings , 5c yard. The new spring styles ;
worth loc , PERSIAN MULLS. We have a dozen other styles of Easels. All go at les.
Beautiful assortment , 1 Cp than half the cost. This week mail orders filled day received ,
New outing cloth , full width , new spring colorings Worth 25c. Second floor . \ * jard. ( . . " "
8 I-3c yard.
Send for our beautifully illustrated Spring Fashion Cata CARPETINGSr"
NEW AND MA TTINGS logue. Mailed free. Send mail orders. Send for samples.
LINOLEUMS. SPRING , STYLES.
BEAUTIFUL , IMITATION CHINA SILKS.
House in the west that shows
RARE AND ORIENTAL Fourth 36 floor. inches wide , io c and 150. New spring designs. The Onl 7 ' exclusive designs in carpets
.
UNIQUE RUGS. and rugs.
Fourth floor. Ask about the prices from those who have FOR 25c EACH. Neiv Scotch
Holland Shades 6 feet , inches wide , - Axminsters.
New , long 36 spring-
bought from us. Come and see the carpets , rugs , etc. rollers , all complete and American .
SPRING CURTAIN MATERIAL.
25 Gents
Foreign and
Dotted Swiss , 36 inches wide , 220. Fourth floor. Wiltons.
Dotted Swiss , 50 inches wide , 37 i-2c. Domestic .
Tamboured Swiss , 27 inches wide , 450 , NEW PORTIER CURTAINS.
Nottingham lace curtains , 6Sc pair. 31 yards long , 50 inches wide , all colors , Foreigh and Brussels.
Nottingham lace curtains , 78c pair. Domestic .
Nottingham lace curtains , 950 pair , S1.5O
All Worth a Third More. Come and see these wonderful T/ie Cheapest and
Best Ingrains.
MAIL ORDE1RS--ALL ORDERS TEIS WEEK BILLED THE DAY RECEIVED.
Embroideries for Spring RARE PRICES FOR BUTTONS
Rich and beautiful settings in Pearl , Ivory , Horn , Metal , Gilt , Steel , Shell and Jet.
and beautiful line of week at re
We a specially new Embroideries for this great
open
150 a card of 2 doxen to 5oc a dozen buttons.
ductions.
Nanon edges , 50 , Sc , IOG , worth isc.
Wider Edges , i2c , c , 2oc , worth 250 , We Will Continue
The sale of Silks and Dress Goods announced during the bad weather of last week , Many ol
TRIMM I NGS. you could not breast the storms and get the bargains. THEN FOR
MONDAY , APRIL 4TH ,
Band and bead and braid , tinsel and jet and van colored heads , feather and- silk moss , TUESDAY APRIL STH ,
bullion and cord designed , under the taste of the best French artistes and mode'stes , are gath WEDNESDAY , APRIL 6TH
ered here in profusion and attractive assortment at very low prices. All new.1 " Come and see. WE WILL SELL
SILKS 35c , OUR OPENING-
25 pieces only , new figures , stylish China
silks , light and cool , only 35C. New all wool cheviots , tans' ' , mo'cles "j
browns ; grays , etc. , beautiful' mix- > -
turcs . ' . ' ; ; ; . ) YARD.
GHINR SILKS 75G- f - _ -
Wedgewale chevrons , tans , , grays , "j P >
Tl-ey come in all the high colored figures browns , mode's , etc , all nS\y , spring > U. {
shades , worth . . . . . . j YARD.
to 850 yard.
that you see elsewhere for $ i yard. 750 This week will be characterized by an ex *
fft traordinary exhibit of the latest Parisian
GHINR SILKS $1 ,
designs in Bonnets , Reception and Carriage
Full 27 inches wide , stylish figures on the French plaids , new effe cts , fresh styles , 500.
best Shanghai silks , that will wear and give Hats , English Round Hats and Toques ever
New and beautiful henriettas , all pure
g oed service. They are worth $1.35. wool , new spring colorings , soft and lustrous , brought to the west.
Plain colors genuine Shanghai silks , 27 85c Yard ; PRICES WORKMANSHIP LOW. BEST. Send Mail Orders for
inches wide ,
Worth $1.25 elsewhere. MATERIALS the NEWEST (
85B YMRD AND MOST STYLISH. Hats.
, Send for new spring fashion catalogue. .
Nnttnn O. Cnlliins , Anron V. Mencinp , j
John Patterson , John W. Paddock , John
jarson , Warner B. Burdick , Jasper
J. Woodworm , Alfred I * Morse ,
Jalvln W. Green , Henry S. Wt-ntivortb ,
William Burnett , Ernstui E. Laud , Ell H.
Klssar. Additional Albert A. B. Crandall ,
Frederick A. Oorber , Ezra H. Little. In
crease James L. Adlott , Jacob Zimmerman ,
W , T. KusKoll. Kelsjue Daniel J. O'Harra.
Supplemental James P. Gumming- .
lown : .Original Josonu Morris , James M.
Beiler , James T. Smith. Nathan llackloy ,
Alone lllnp , Ellsha P. To boy. Noah J3. Hix-
son , James A. Stondbraker , Robert S\vart7 ,
Linford Fisher , Benjamin W. Stevens ,
tioorRO S. Williams , James E. Kant , William
U. Catliroy , JohnTorallnson , JamosC. Ervln.
Charms H. Fernald , John B. Roberts , Daniel
JI. Ellsworth , Oliver B. HlodgoU , GoorKQ W.
Newman. Edw. C. H. Hydor , Samuel Bover ,
Robert N. Whlto , Robert S. Cross , John
Sunld , Gottfrle1ValsAbolG. . Newman.John
\VioclorholtSamuel 15. HalmorIraS.Uotv ,
Levi McUonaldson , Additional liarcoy 1C.
Spott , William Lemon , Shepherd Shaw ,
John Maroland , Joss Spo-o , Joel II. Dyor.
Ira S. Carr , Alfred u Frant ? , Joel P. Os-
borne. Increase O'\\ulcl Bruce , William
Fitch , William Bryant , John A. Spileman ,
John Gresman , John L. Milter , Jefferson
Utterbnck , John Kolb , David F. Ellis , Jesse
Merldoth , Jainui McDonald. Original
widows , etc , John Griffith , father.
South Dakota : Original Preston Sharp ,
Runsom Walter , Goorso W. L. Sbricloy ,
Supplemental Mlltou M. i'rlco. Jntreaso
Nathan C. Calhoon.
iONiitTINJ : : UA1T.VIX IIOU11KK.
IIU AcciMorii Must Htiincl Trlnl llcforo a
CuiiilInrtliil Is Convened.
BWAIIIIXOTOV , D. C. , April 'J. [ Special
Telopiam to THE BUB. ] The predicted
court-martini for Captain John G. Bourka
of tho'1 bird cavalry on charges of oppres
sion of citizens of the United States In Texas
during Ills recent vigoroussupproislon of the
Garza insurrection , la not likely to bo sum
moned for some tiuio to coma. General Stan
ley , commanding the Department of
Texas , lias inudo a report to General
Suhollcld , from which it appears tbo
charges against Bonrke were prafcrrod
by Mexican citizens who have aided
and abetted ( inrza's tinnd in vIolatluR tbo
neutrality laws of the .United States. Evary
statement mudo by Captain Bourke has been
berne out by the investigation of General
Stanley. Tlio men who preferred the charges
against Captain Bourke are now being tried
by the civil authorities of Texas for viola
tion of the unutrallty laws. In consequence
of General Stanley's statement , General
Schotlell sul'mllled tbo matter to Secretary
of War Elkins with , the recommendation
that no action bo taken by the military au
thorities with regard to those trumped up
charges against Captain Bourne until after
tbo conclusion of tbo civil proceedings
against bis accusers.
Will Not DUturb the Senior ,
WASHINGTON- . O. , April 2. [ Special
Telegram to Tun BKIIt ] was said today ,
by QUO who has talked to tbo president upon
the subject , that tlio chief executive does not
intend to take advantage of the extra author
ity cited him by tbo provision In tto Indian
appropriation bill authorizing the president
to detail army ofllcors to nut ai Indian
agents , except In cases where there Is
good reasons why nu urmy officer would bo
better for too place tbau'a civilian. lu point
of fart , the president hai this authority
already , but it is feared in some quarters
that , after this action by congress , which at
least calls attention to and sanctions the cx-
erclso of this authority , thcro would bo
wholesale dismissals from the Indian service.
Good ngents will not bo disturbed.
IT ADVKRTISUl ) A'KHIIASKA.
Sumo of the AiUnntnifcsnclilcnt to 1'ru-
( lucliif ; .Su ur KcctH ,
WASIU.S'OTO.V. D. C. . April 2. [ Special
Telegram to THE Bun. ] Senators Sanders
of Montana and Shoup and Dubols of Idaho , .
held a consultation today , regarding the bet |
moans to sccuro the establish moot of boot
sugar factories in these states. They are
impressed with the great Importance of
stimulating tbo boat sugar industry m thJ
west , nnd ate extremely anxious that the
states shall offer strong Inducements which
will secure a number of boot sugar factories
west of the Rocky mountain * .
When Henry T. Oxnard of Grand Island ,
Neb. , was in the city for a day some weeks
ago ho was Interviewed Tiy u number of
western senators and congressmen , with a
view to mduco him to look over the Held for
tbo production and manufacture of boot
sugar in Minnesota , North and South Dakota ,
Montana and Idaho , Senator Dubols stated
that ho did not sco why other states besides
Nebraska shouldnot have the extended ad
vertisement which had bean piven Nebraska
through the establishment and successful
operation of its two great , bent sugar factor
ies lit Grand Island and Norfolk.
Thodobaias in congress , the dUcussion in
the agucultural papers , tbo interviews in the
press , and the notorloty given to Nebraska's
boot sugar factoring through the bulletins of
the Agiicultural department have been worth ,
in tlio opinion of Senators Dubois , Sanders
und Wabhburn , hundreds of thousands of
dollars to the state of Nebraska In advertis
ing its resources and bringing it prominently
before capitalists of the east as a rich Hold
for diversified agriculture.
Senator Sanders said , tills afternoon ,
that Montana was anxious forncbanco to
show that she was mo cciual of Nobraika as
a Held for sugar manufacture and that ho
had no doubt sha would gladly offer ex
traordinary Inducements for tbo introduc
tion of the Industry within her limits. Ho
added that the value to the Htato as a pure
matter of advertisement of the operation of
tbo two great factories which were almost
dally kept before the public could scarcely
bo computed in dollars and cents.
"You were very lucky , " bo said , "to got the
plants , and are luckier still to keep thorn
under a tariff discussion la which their value
Is almost dally referred to In the public
prints as an ovidoncoof Nebraska's agricul
tural resources , "
Charge the I'ullce ultli Corruption.
NLW YOHK , April 1. The grand Jury ,
which has been sitting during the March
term and investigating the evidence pre
sented by Rov. IJr , Parlihurt and his
pgonts us U ) the existence of gamb
ling and disorderly houses , as well
as tlio general violation , of the
excise laws without intorfcrenco by the po
lice , brought In u presentment at 3 o'clock
this aftocnoon which scores the pollco nfll-
clals most severely , and In plain words
charges them witu corruption. Recorder
S ray the said bo would call the attention of
the proper authorities to tbo presentments
without delay.
FOR POLITICAL EFFECT ONLY
Why the Democrats Desire an Early Vote
on Springer's Pree Wool Bill ,
ANOTHER ANTI-OPTION BILL REPORTED
it Is H Substitute Tor the Hutch Mo.isuro
Onuses for Outbreaks on the .Muxlf.ni
Jiortlcr An Important Decision by
Secretary Noble.
WASHINGTON , D. C. , April 3. The general
discussion on the tariff bills closed today. If
tbo programo , as agreed upon oy the leaders ,
is carried out the consideration of the free
wool bill under tha Jive minutes rule , will begin -
gin Monday. It Is generally believed that It
will bo passed later In the weak. It is de
sired to pass Mr. Springer's ' bill bofora the
Rhode Island election on Wednesday lor the
political effect that it may have in that state ,
and unless tbo republicans make a vigorous
opposition and insist upon the consideration
of the various amendments under tbo flvo
minutes rule , tbo llnal vote on the passage of
the measure will probably be taken not later
than Tuesday.
The first spcaker.Uriay was Mr. McKlnnoy
of New HarnpshlrQf.who favored the bill nnd
attacked tbo protoqUyo tariff system.
Mr. Wilson of Missouri had a few mlnut's
accorded him , nniriu'tboso few minutes ho
made an inujrestlug ' speech in favor of tbo
Dill. *
Mr. Cumminps advocated the bill.
Mr. Burrows of Michigan , n member of the
com mil tee on ways and means , followed In
opposition to the bill.
Mr. Bryan of Wisconsin and Mr. Do Ar-
mend of Missouri/favored / the bill.
The bouto thonjadjourned.
rUTUKKS AMI Ol'TlONS.
/ JH
Another 11111 to lilgfiluto Healing * Therein
Iteporteil Irani Committee.
WASIIINUTOX , n..G/ , April 2. A bill was
reported from the tt/mmlttao / on agriculture
as a substitute forJi\ia \ Hatch bill and other
measures before the committee dofinlng fu
tures and options and imposing special taxes
on dealers therein , Tha bill Is a voluminous
document , comprising fifteen sections. Its
provisions may bq briefly stated as follows :
The word "options" Is to bo understood to
moan any contract under which a party ac
quires tno right op privilege , but is not
thereby obligated , to deliver at a future tune
or within a designated period , raw or unman
ufacturcd cotton , hops , w cat , com , oats ,
rye , barley , grass sosd , llax seed , pork , lard ,
bacon and other odlblo products of swino.
Tbo word "futures" Is understood to moan
a contract whereby a party agrees to sell or
deliver at a future time or within a dcslg
noted period any of the above named artl
clrs when ho is not tbo owner of tbo articles
or has not acquired by purchase the right of
their future possession , provided that this is
not to apply to n government , state or muni
cipal contract , uor to a contract made by a
farmer for future delivery of articles belong
ing to him or In course or growtb.
The difference between this bill and the
Washburn bill , already described , up to this
point is to bo found in the inclusion in the
pros-Ma bill of cotton nnd hops among the
articles which may not bo dealt In through
futures and options. The remainder of this
bill is substantially similar to tbo Washburn
measure , It provides for the same tax upon
dealers lu futures and options , of a SJ.OOU fco
nnd 5 cents per pound , or ! 20 cents per bushel ,
upon each of tbo articles dealt In , and also
provides the necessary machinery for the
collection of the taxes , the publicity of tbo
records of transactions , and tbo enforcement
of the law In other respects in oven greater
in detail than tbo Washburn bill.
The report submitted recites the well known
objects sought by the proposed legislation ,
attacks "snort sellers , " bucket shops and
dealers In puts and calls , and asserts that the
bill , If made a law , will add to the general
prosperity.
ON Till : MKMCAN JlOltDKIt.
General Stanley' * Kstlmuto of u I'ortlon of
the Population There.
WASHINGroy , I ) . C. , April 3. General
Stanley In forwarding to the War depart
ment the report of Captain Chase in regard
to tbo Garza campaign , says ; ' 'It must bo
remembered that a very largo percentage of
the population along the Texas border Is
roada up of escaped convicts and murderers
from Mexico and of Mexican citlzer.s , who
bavo no regard for law and order , and who
readily Join in any excitement In opposition
to tbo government. A singular feature is
that the rich Mexicans who own and control
largo ranches lu southern Texas and claim
every protection of the American laws , glvo
their Influence and furnish moans to support
almost any measure against our government
or that of Mexico. "
In conclusion General Stanley says ; "All
bands or organized forces In violation of the
neutrality laws have been wholly dissipated ,
Tbo supporters who resldo In tbo district af
fected by the revolutionary movements bavo
been ferreted out and they are now under
bond to answer charges rnado against them
for aiding ana abetting tbo revolution , The
work that remains IK wholly in the province
of sheriffs and marshals In their various
counties and dlstilcts , but tbo presence of
as many troops as possible along tbo Hlo
Grande frontier is very essential and will bo
for some tlino to come , "
JtHiim'H
WASHINGTON , D. C. , April ' , ' , In the pen
sion oftlco investigation today Commissioner
ICaum said that bo know of ono case , and
there might ba more , In which relatives of
pension attorneys were employed In the pen
slon ofllco. vVberevor ho knew of such rela
tionship ho would keep tbo claims of tbo at
torney from his relative , though this
kinship might perhaps causa Inside In
formation , winch should not roach
an attorney. Tno commissioner said tha
record showed that ho bad been absent from
ttiu ofllco 1117 days In tbo last two years nnd
four months.
Mr. Knlou having asking a question imply
ing that the pension ofllco uad at ono time
last year slowed up on account of the condi
tion of tbo public treasury , the commissioner
replied that he bad never felt any embarrass
ment as to the stutu of the treasury ; that
Secretary Foster had mada him no buggcs-
tioil on tlio subject and that ho had never
hold back a sluglo pension case , and did not
intend to do to. Wbilo ho was commissioner
no Intended to nllow just ns many certificates
as could bo properly adjuaicated with tbo
Jorco of the oftlee.
SIMI'M.U SAT DUWX ON.
Speaker Crisp Kefusci to Ici-nfiii7o Die
Kaunas Stiitosumu ,
WASHINGTON , D. C. , April 3.-During fili
bustering tactics which occupied the atten
tion of the house during the morning hours ,
Simpson of Kansas aroio and "desired to
Introduce the following resolution for Imme
diate consideration. " The lesolutlon which
the farmer's allianro gentleman desired to
present was the verbal petard formulated
some days ago by Uopresontailvo Watson ,
leader of the people's party in
tbo bouso nnd which lifts served
as the bole nolr of the speaker nnd
democratic members o ( tiie committee on
Judiciary ever since. It Is but few words in
length , but It curtly directs tbo lommittoo
on judlclarr to report Watson's nnti-l'inkcr-
ton resolution , which has been slumbering lu
that committee for the pastthrco months.
"Tbo chair will not rccognUotno gentlo-
raun for that put pose , " was the response of
Crisp , who probably divined the character
of the lesolutlon and which could be only
considered by unanimous consent.
Itemlereil tin Important DeelMon ,
WASHINGTON , D. C , , April 2. Secretary
Noble bos decided the case of tbo Now Or
leans Paciflo railway ucrainst AMco Sancor ,
nnd also the Now Orleans 1'ncilic case , both
Involving the sumo questions. Tno secretary
holds , in effect , that the act ot July H , 18K ! ) ,
forfeiting the gr.inl of 1STO to Louisiana for
tlio bonollt of tbo Now Orleans , Opelousus &
Great Western railway , operated 10 reinvest
the title to the lands effected In the United
States , Ho also holds that no suit
is iiccossary to sot nsldu the
certification made under the orinlnnl
granting act. The effect ot this decision Is
to trnnstor tlio into to the lands Involve I to
the Now Orleans Paclllo under the act of
March ! t , 1871 , This decision is roguidodas
Important , as It directly affects the tltlo to
many thousand acres of lend In Alabama ,
and practically decides u largo number of
similar cases originating in other sections of
the country.
.Mills' 1'lace In the Senate ,
WASHINGTON , D , C. , April 3. Senator
Mills of Texas fairly entered upon his KOI. .
atorial unties today and rccepted as his com-
mlttco assignment tbo places vucutoj by the
retirement of his predecessor , Senator Cull
ton. Ho will thus bo a member of the com
mittees on coast defenses , mines nnd mining ,
patents and postofllces and boslroaus. Sen
ator Mills ulso appointed as lilt private ace-
rotary O'lirioii Mooio , tlio head of tbo
Washington bin can of the St , Louis Un-
public , Mr. Moore was ono of Mr , Aillls'
earnest supporters during tbo ttpoakpishlp
contest.
ItrcoKiilxeil by tint President.
\Yv6iiiNOTuN , IX ( . ! . , April 3.-Tho presi
dent has rucognUed I'oter IJurlug Kelson as
vice consul of Ucninark at Uuclne , for the
state of Wisconsin ,
Lynched Ilrruiuu Mo Uti n
Miu.wibiit'itd , O , , April a.A mob lynched
an unknown negro yesterday , hanging Dim
to n trco , Ho hud boon uhoui the town a few
weeks nnd had boon ordered to loavi ) . Ho
hau lingered about pcnplo'i donistcps and
annoyed them in vuiious wayi.
II WAS ENTIRELY TOO DAMP
Mr. Smith Tried the Missouri for a Winding
Sheet , but Weakened ,
DESIRE FOR ANGELIC HONORS COOLED
Aft < ; r Leaping Into the Cold Kmbriico oj
Death as JtepreKented by the Dark
WutorH , Ho Oiilckly Sniiiu
Ashore.
II. ! < . Smith , a young man well known Jn
police circles , attempted to commit milcldo
ubout 8 o'clock lost evening by jumping from
the center of the Douglas stroct bndga into
tbo river.
About fifteen minutes before S Smith ap
peared nt tbo watchman's bouso , and nftct
talking a moment , coolly remarked Unit ho
was colng to jump Into tbo river In order to
end his life.
Tbo guards on duty merely laughed at the
remark nnd paid no attention to it , us they
saw that Smith was considerably under tha
inllnenco of liquor. After a few moments'
conversation on other subjects Smith started
acioss the big bridge , and sure onoueh when
the center spun win rencho.l ho quickly cast
nsldo his coat and hut nnd climbed upon tbo
iron railing.
Just a moment did ho hnsiiato , and then ,
clasping hh bands above his bead , lit * gavna
leap Into the ulr anil shot straight downward
into the sluggish wutow of the mudUy Mis
souri ,
It was qulto warm or.ougti for comfort , anil
when Smith arose to the surface ho struck
out good and bard for the shore- .
The watchmen In tbo lumber yards near
the bridge beard tlio splash and assisted til a
would-bo holf-murdorir to the shore. Ha
wua taken into a shanty near the foot of
Howatd street and the pollco station noti
fied , The patrol wagon wont down and coo *
veyed tbojoung man und tils dripping gar
ments to the city jail.
When asKcdtbo cause for suoh an attempt
on bis llfo , Smith ald that luck was against
him and ho wanted to go up with the aiie | ; )
and help push clouds.
After being registered and cburgod with
being drunk and attempting to commit suicide -
cido , Smith laid down on a bench , wrapped ]
himself in blankets and went-to sleep ua il
nothing had happened ,
DUIrlct ( > oii > oiitluu Tncjcliiy.
A dUtrict convention of tbo Boys and
Girls Matlonal Homo bud Employment ns > t > o-
ciatlon will meet at \ > : 'M Tuesday raornltic at
tbo Union Christian mission In Council
Bluff * . The piulors of Council Bluffa
cluirrliei ni urged to appoint two ladies and
two gentlemen to act with each pastor u
delegates to the convention.
Colonel Alexander Hoagland , president ot
tbo association , will address u jm'Ctlng Ixi
hold this evening ut tbo Kirat Methodist
chut oh in Council Bluff * .