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Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
THE COLORED CONVENTION

To the Editor Of TIIR BEE:
The Hon. Fred. Douglass observes
among other things, in his answer to the
mouthy nobodies who have been trying
to win for themselves a little public notice
by attempting to defeat the holding of
the proposed Colored National Conven-
ton, there have been traitors and in
formers among all oppressed people since
the days of Moses. And in the case of
no class or race of people that have ever
been mentioned upon the pages of his
tory does this statement apply with great
er force than with respect to our own.
Originally, there seemed to be but one
objection, which was voiced through the
columns of less than half a dozen colored
newspapers, published in as many differ
ent places. And this objection, as is
pretty generally known among US, was
| simply with respect to the place first
selected for holding the convention, and
not to the proposition of holding it, each
editor doubtless believing that his par
ticular town was more suitable place for
holding the convention than Washington
In order to prove themselves ready to
waive any preference of their own rs to
the place of holding the convention, the
National Committee very promptly re-
considered its first action by substituting
Louisville instead of Washington.
Presumably, this conduct on the
part of the committee should have had
the effect of shutting off the gas" of
the loquacious individuals who seemed
so fearful of the result of the conven-
| tons meeting in the national capital.
But the Kansas City Enterprise which
is fair sample of the lot-disgusted the
intelligent portion of its readers with
this miserable slush, III its last issue
'Our grievances will be no nearer allev-
alton after the convention is held than
they were before it met. Such is about
the substance of the arguments now ad-
yanced by these savans III opposition to
the convention Evidently, in the esti-
nation of this particular prophet, those
who have determined upon holding the
convention despite of his squealing OF
those who squeal with him, do not
seem to regard him on his prophecy as Of
much Importance.
Where is the simpleton who could inn
agine the removal Of all the obstacles that
stand in the way Of our progress by the
mere sitting of that convention!
On the other hand, will it not be uni
versally admitted that conventions Of this
kind are the generally adopted mstitu
tions for the consideration of such ques
tiOns AS are proposed To- be discussed in
the forthcoming one! What better method
have these sages 10 suggest for accom-
plishing the commendable objects To be
sought through it!
Suppose We should fail, after all ouI
efforts to better our condition, does the
probability of SUCCESS in overcoming oul
obstructions lie in the direction of silence
and indifference towards theml
Among the greatest impediments t.
the progress Of this people are the incor,
rigible quacks that prey upon their weak,
ness. CYRUS ID. BELL.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

NAUGHTY HAIR-llFTERS.
The Hostiles Refuse to Surrender
Unless Guaranteed Good
Treatment.
A Conflict Between the Departments.
SneCinl nisnntrhns To Tug RkR

Special Dispatches to TnR BE.
WILCOX, Arizona, June 1S.-lt is un-
derstood that the Indian agent at San
Carlos will not receive the captured hos
tiles and serious results may be anticipa-
ted. The hostiles now awaiting to sur
render near the Mexican line will not do
so unless first assured of good treatment
on the home reservation. Runners have
already deserted and returned to live
wild, with this intelligence There are
from 100 to q l15 able bodied warriors
yet to surrender. 1t is feared there will
be repetition of the 10Th of April,
1857, when the hostile Apaches came
INTO the reservation and forcibly took out
Loco and his followers The reservation
Indians fear the Chiracahuas and would
make very weak resistance. The In
dams fear Crook and if his Judgment
prevails all viii be well, otherwise trouble
is still ahead. The Indians still out are
all well armed and have plenty of ammu-
milton.
WASHINGTON, June lS.-The secretary
of the interior received the following
dispatch from Indian Agent Wilcox:
''San Carlos Agency, 10th. Gen. Crook
telegraphs from Wilcox that between four
and five hundred Indian prisoners, re-
quiring to be fed, would be here in four
or five days The presence of the rene
gade bucks on the reservation will dissat-
isfy friendly Indians and excite fear
and distrust among white settlers
in Arizona and New Mexico, and
in my opinion will result in adding to
their past bloody history new list of
murders, rapes, child stealing and rob-
bing earnestly protest against so dam
gerous an experiment In answer to the
dispatch Secretary Teller reiterated his
instructions to the agent to refuse
to receive the Indians mentioned in
the dispatch, Ind stated he need not fear
an attempt by the military authorities to
place Indians upon the reservation against
his will.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
THE PREVAILING STYLE.
Ohio Vies with the West in the
Production of Healthy
Cyclones.
A Diminutive Blast Cuts a Swath
Through Town and
Country.
No Lives Lost, but the Usual Amount
of Debris Remains.
Special Dispatches to TlrE BIZ.

special Ilslattncs To lllE BE.
WHEELING, June 1S.-This evening
about q o'clock, II cyclone struck Steu
benville, Ohio, doing damage to property
in the northern part of the city to tn,
amount of $4,000. The path of tn,
cyclone as it passed through the city was
covered with debris of houses and up.
rooted trees and the scene presented this
evening is one of great destruction. Eve
witnesses state that when the cyclone
reached the bank of the river it plunged
into the water lifting it up about 100 feet.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, June 1S.-Shortly
after seven o'clock this evening this sec
ton was visited by one of the heaviest
rain and hail storms ever known. In this
city the hail came down as large as eggs
and the rain fell in torrents. No dam
age more severe than the breaking of sky
lights. 1t is reported, however, that
outside of the city the storm partook of
the nature of cyclone. Specials to The
Dispatch and The Commercial Gazette
state that through Washington and other
southwestern counties houses and barns
were unroofed, trees uprooted and cattle
killed. The damage to railroads from
washouts and landslides and telegraph
wiret is also great, but so far no loss of
life is reported. The storm did not last
an hour and came from the southwest.
Specials say the track of the cyclone was
from one hundred to four hundred feet.
and in many places everything was swept
as if by broom.
CLEVELAND, June 1S.-A severe storm
visited Mallersburgh this afternoon, tore
out the corner of the court house, leav-
ing the editice unsafe, tore up numerous
trees, unroofed several houses, and the
accompanying hail did great damage to
crops in that region.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
SPORTING.
Special Dispatch To Tns BtE.
ST. LOUIS JOCKEY CLCR.

Special Dispatch to Tns BfE
ST. LOUIS JOCKEY CLUB.
ST. LOUIS, June 1S.-Owing to many
postponcments the second and third days
programmes were bunched. The attend.
ance was large and the track fair. The
club purse. all ages, mile and furlong,
Eli Marks won; Bernice second, Callcron
third. Time, POI,
The Famous stake for twoyear-old
iillics, three-quarters of mile, Tattoo
won; Cora Baker second, Lady Morton
third. Time, 1:19.
Merchants exchange stake, three year
old tillies, mile and quarter, Ncva won;
Brocade second, Maid of Kildare third.
Time, 2:1SI
Selling race, one mile, Eli won; Mani
tou second, Joe Stark third. Time.
l:45I.
St. James hotel stakes, two-ycar-old
colts, seven fmlongs, Bob Miles won;
Buchanan second, Conkling third. Time,
1:27
Brewers cup, sweepstakes, two and a
quarter miles, only two starters, John
Davis won, at will; Checknato second
Time, 4:0S.
BRIGHTON BEACH RACES
BRIGHToN BEACH, June 1S.-Rain,
attendance small. Mile, all ages. Pope
Leo won, Flower of Meath second,
Geo. Hicks third; time 1:46i
Mile and furlong, all ages, Cromwell
won, Little Katie second, Skylark third /;
time 2:02J.
Brooklyn handicap, mile and a quarter,
Monk won, Keno second, ltaska third !;
time PIG.
Three-quarters of a mile for beaten
horses, Hickory Jim won, Lena second,
Maggie G. third; time 1:1Si
Mile and quarter, over hurdles,
Courage won, Auburn second, Odette
third; time 2:24.
CHESTER PARK RACES.
CINCINNATI, June 18.-First day of
Chester Park running races, track muddy.
Mile dash, all ages, Roy S. Cluke won,
Mammonce I'd, Little Buttercup Sd; ;
time, 1;513.
Ohio derby stakes, for three year olds,
mile and half dash; Pilot won, Orange
Blossom ID Standiford Keller Sd; time,
2:25.
All ages, three-fourths mile, heats
Metropolis won, Red Fox I'd, Molasine
3D.; time, 1:239, 1:24R.
Mile dash over four hurdles; Pat Gro
gan won; time, 1:56I.
BASE BALL.
New YORK, June 1S.-The game be-
tween the New Yorks and Clevelands
was postponed on account of rain.
PHILADELPHIA, June 1S.-Bufalos II,
Philadelphias 2.
PROVIDENCE, june Is. Providence Z,
Detroits 3.
R"sr"N. 'lnpI .Gss- e'Uy'' -. 10
tons; no game on account of RAIN
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
The Rising River,
Special Dispatch to TIE BEE:


KANSAS CITY, juno 1S.-The river
here is POI feet above low water at mid
night. A large portion of the bottom
lands are overtiowed. Serious damage
has been done, which will be very great
ly increased by further rise The June
rise is about due. If it comes now with
the present stage of water the loss will be
very heavy. The water now encroaches
upon Harlem, opposite the city.
KANSAS CITY, June 1S.-The river to-
night is % feet and rising slowly. The
village of Harlem, opposite here, is de-
serted as far rs known. There is little
damage yet from water in the river,
although the loss in places on. account of
freshets and very heavy rains is serious.
Reports do no not indicate any alarming
rise as yet in the river above this point.
Two depths by drowning here to-day, a
colored girl and boy.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
A Better Feeling ON Change.

Special Dispatch to TIE BEE2
CHICAGO, June l8.-The story in re-
gard to the greet break in lard appears t.
have been very completely told This
morning on change was looked forward
to with considerable trepidation and ap,
parent fear that the market might take
other downward turn, but it proved
osrwise, and at II o'clock the July
Jion, which closed at S0.774 Satur.
fec. had risen to 500, and the
disyyId the firms reported in these
r snop, ches Saturday none others have
IioL nbed, and the firm of Ellis 4
bayn DER, among those reported crippled
go 80 ided over. The Associated press
and t te as TO losses, putting them at two
half millions, is as nearly accurat,
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

Special Dispatch to TIE BEE.

'pVVINI I7IsIINIVT 10 TIE DE.
SENECA, Kas., June 1S.-News regard
ing the rain storm of Saturday night is
coming in to-day. All big streams in the
county are overfowed. There is scarcely
a bridge but what is damaged or carried
away. At Bakers Ford, Thomas Akins
and family attempted to leave their home,
which was threatened with destruction
by water, and take Mr.. Borari, wife and
children along There were eight in the
wagon, which was caught in the current
of Turkey Creek and upset. Seven of
the part were drowned, Mrs Borari alone
escaping She lodged in a free hu. -.
rescued six hours afterwards. Her baby
was washed from her arms and drowned
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
ForeStalling High License.

Special Dispatch to TIlB BE.
CHICAGO, June 1S.-At meeting of
the city council tonight the ordinance
changing the date at which saloon licen-
ses fall due from July LIST to June 1st, in
order to avoid for one year the operation
of the state high license law. which goes
into effect July 1st, was passed. Mayor
Harrison at once, us chairman of the
council, read the veto message and sug-
gested that the date be changed to April
1st to correspond with the municipal
year and with the time for the collection
of all other city licenses. The attempt
to pass the ordinance over the veto failed
and an amendment fixing the date at
April 1st passed by a vote of two-thirds
of all the aldermen elected. 1t is claimed
by its opponents that this ordinance is il
legal, not being passed in regular order
under the rules.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
Tried Out.
Special Dispatch to THIS BSB.

'IV'ial blNlatCH w lih DIM.
CHICAGO, June 1S.-The casting up of
accounts among the smaller firms forced
to the wall by the break in lard Satur-
day, as far as it has progressed, gives no
occasion to change the estimate of losses
already sent in these dispatches. Moth
ing definite is obtainable as yet from
McGeoch, Everingham IL Co. One of
the results of the break and toe excite
ment caused by it all over the country,
was that the Western Union telegraph
company sent and received the largest
number of dispatches ever handled in the
Chicago Office i'll one day.
The committee of the board of trade
investigating McGeoch's charges of adul
teration in lard by Fowler Bros, con-
tinued this afternoon and the case for the
prosecution concluded. Nothing new
developed. The defense begins to-mor-
r,,NI
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
krum'S Comfort.

Special Dispatch to TIIE BEE
ST. LOUIS, June 1S.-Judge Chester
H. Krum will publish statement to-
morrow showing that his administration
of the Ford estate was correct and proper.
Regarding his protracted absence from
the city, he says he left town for a
particular purpose which he does not ex-
plain, but which he states his friends
fully approve He has returned home
with the design Of continuing the practice
of law.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

means of these circular dyke was
rudcly constructed around the break.
At the store of Craig n Davis, similar,
break and remedy occurred.
At NJ. NJ. Pattersons warehouse long
dam was made of manure, but even the
dam did not save part of the floor, which
caved i'll and let merchandise into the
water that filled the cellar
At c. u. Oryan's the cellar was flooded.
Men with buckets and pumps kept the
water down, however.
\, G.. McGrehor's grocery suffered so
badly that his stock was moved.
Down in the bottoms many families
vacated their homes. In the northwest
ern portions of the city many people
moved their furniture, and i'll the vicinity
of Dodge and Sixteenth streets the people
were glad to get out of their homes, leav-
ing their household goods to the flood
In Mr.. Conways, Mr.. Ed. Warrens and
Mr.. j. G.. Furniss' houses the water stood
three feet deep on the floors. Other
houses in the same neighborhood were
also under water, but few were
SO completely submerged. Men in
wagons, i'll buggies, on horseback and
afoot splashed around in the streets
whore the water was two feet deep.
Many persons walked into cutters and
were wet to their waists The men en-
gagged in saving buildings were needless
of personal discomforts and it was no un-
usual sight TO see men wearing low shoes,
standing in water above their knees as
they battlod with the flood. Soon after
the Hood began, rain commenced to fall
and those on the streets were drenched
Happily, the shower only lasted short
time.
Mayor Carey jumped into wagon and
called for volunteers to 60 out to the
Driving park and turn the water away
from the city. The response to the call
was most cordial and two wagons filed
with men were, within brief time, on
their way to the spot. Parties under the
direction of Mayor Carey, Acting Cover
nor Morgan and City Engineer provinces,
literally worked like beavers. Men un-
used to hard labor waded in the water,
and with shovels and other implements
did all in their power. Two
dams were made; one was made
about half way between the race track
and electric light house, and the other at
the corner of the race track. The former
was made of railroad ties and dirt; the
latter was similarly constructed, and both
turned the water to the south, so that the
volume of the flood no longer entered the
city. Major Lord kindly aided with
teams and men from Camp Carlin and did
all in his power to help the city About
dark the Durant engine and the Phil
Sheridan engine began pumping out eel
lars where it was feared the buildings
would fall The thanks of the city are
due to Major Lord and to the men who
SO nobly worked to turn the water away
from the town
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

Special Dispatch to TIE BrE

Special DISPATCH to THE BEF,
CHICAGO, June lS.-Rev. Arthur
Ritchie, rector of the Episcopal Church
of the Ascension in this city, announc-
ed to his congregation that he will
tender his resignation next
Wednesday. Mr., Richie has been
recognized as an extreme ritualst, and
his church services have been marked by
extreme high church ceremonies, which
have apparently occasioned differences
between him and Bishop McLaren. Mr..
Ritchies congregation are greatly at
tached to him and his opponents credit
him with having established large and
prosperous parish, and with having sue
cessfully carried out large number OF
charitable projects.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
The Pittsburg Trade Tribunal.

Special Dispatch to TlIE BER
PITTsBURG, June 1S.-The trade tribu-
nal appointed to settle the rate of wages
for railroad coal miners held another
meeting to-day. After each side had
presented their views, it was decided that
time would be saved by referring the
matter to the umpire, John McCune, at
once, and the meeting adjourned till a
tomorrow, when the umpire will be
called in and the question left to his
judgment.
The coal miners also held district
convention to-day to arrange prelimina'
ries for the state convention which meets
morrow. Resolutions were adopted
sympathizing with the striking miners Of
Belleville, H., and denouncing the call
inc out of the military.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
Shipping News.

Special Dispatch to TIIE BEE.
New YORK, June Is. Arrived, Gallia,
from Liverpool.
GLASGOW, June 1S.-Arrived, Samari-
tan, Montreal, State of Nebraska, from
New York.
LONDON, June 1S.-Arrived, Palestine,
from Boston.
New York, June 1S.-Arrived, West
Phalia, from Hamburg.
BosToN, June 1S. S.-Arrived: The Scan
dinavian, from Glasgow.
LONDON, June 1S,-Arrived: The Lyd-
ian Monarch, from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
n Mighty Torrent.

SptCIUI LsIhtCh 70 TIE BEE
SMARTsvuLE, Cal, June 1S.-The
Milton hydraulic mining company reser-
voir, containing go, 600, 900 cubic feet of
water, burst this afternoon. The rush of
water was irresistible, and swept every
thing in its path. 1t raised the middle
Yuba river 100 feet. The roar of the
rushing water was heard several miles
distant. 1t carried away all the bridges
Several lives are reported lost. This is
unconfrmed The loss to the reservoir
is S75. 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

Special Dispatch to TnE Ben
ST. LOUIS, June 18.-The river guage
tonight marked 81 feet 10 inches, which
is % inches above the danger line. Near,
ly the entire surface of the levee along
the river front is submerged Steamers
find it difficult to load and discharge car.
goes. All the cellars in business houses
along the levee are flooded, and with a
rise Of another foot, will inundate the
floors of most of the stores. No damage
is reported, as all the goods have been re
moved to safe places.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

NPtVNI UIsIatCH 10 ITk BbB.
CHATHAM, Ont, June 18-This after
noon a terrific hurricane with rain passed
over this section The wind struck the
bridge of the Erie a Huron railway be-
ing constructed across the Thames river,
utterly destroying it, There were five
men on the bridge at the time, all of
whom jumped into the river. Two were
injured, not seriously. The loss falls on
the contractors, firm in Buffalo
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
The BeImont-Deyoy Suit,

Special Dispatch to THE BEB.
New YORK, June 1S.-In the libel
suit of August Belmont against Jno. De-
voy, editor of The Irish Nation, who
charged Belmont with appropriating the
funds of the Irish society, verdict of
guilty was returned by the jury with rec
ommendation.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
y Shaky Firm.

Special Dispatches to THg BEE.
PITTsBURG, June lS.-It was again re-
ported to-day that Graf, Bennett Il Co.,
iron manufacturers, of this city, had
asked for an extension after having failed
to secure loan of $1,000, 900 from the
New York insurance company. Members
of the firm pronounce the report without
authority.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
The Chicago Cable Line.

CHICAGO, June 49, John Flynn, si>
years old, was run over and fatally man
gled by the cable street car line yester
day. He makes the thirteenth victim
since the Inauguration of the cable sys
TEN. The system is not success. Al
no time does it furnish the public with
transit much, if any, better than thos.
secured by horse cars, and at the same
time the lives of people along it's various
lines of track are kept in constant jeop.
ardy.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

as can now be made. Some published
accounts this morning swell these figures
to three millions, but this is largely based
ON conjecture. The firm of McGeoch,
Everingham q Co. decline to furnish any
additional date at this time, and can
make no statement until some days have
ansed.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
Death Before Divorce.

SPecia Dlsphtch 70 TIE BEE
CHICAGO, June 1S.-This afternoon
Adolph Ehrke, a bricklayer, fired two
bullets into his wife's head and then
blew out his own brains, dying instantly.
1t is thought the woman cannot recover
The deed was done because the woman
yesterday applied for divorce.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

public sale was in PROCESSES at the resi-
dence of r. $. Light, near Ravenna,
Saturday, heavy thunder storm came up
and about thirty men took refuge in a
large barn. The building was struck by
lightning and John Bowers, James Berry
and George Wyatt, respected citizens,
killed and two or three Others injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
Too Late in The DaY.

Special Dispatch 10 The BE.
LITTLE Rock, June lS. United States
Circuit Judge McCrary's opinion in the
case of the Philbrook heirs, who claim
ownership of the land ON which nearly
all the city is built, was received to-day.
Ne decides that whatever the original
merit of the claimants was they have
slept too long ON their rights and are now
without remedy.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

LADIES, TAKE YOUR FEATHERS and tips
to the new dye house to have them
cleaned, dyed and curled. Office 107 S.
10Th ST., opposite postotfice.
HURLBURT q MILLER.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19
Struck by Lightning

Special Dispatch 10 TIE BEE
KANSAS CITY, June 18,-The Times
Princeton (Mo.) special says While a
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

Still another improvement ON the
Royal st. John. p, e. Flodman a. Co.,
agents, 20S N. 10th st. il3 wed sat
Omaha daily bee., 1883-06-19

Fresh Lime Juice at Doc per bottle at
Goodman's.