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Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1883-07-26
CURRENT TOPICS.

The run of salmon on the Fraser has
begun.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
More ManifSstos.
Dispatch to The BIKE.

WASHINGTON, January 3l.--Private
dispatches have been received of a re-
liable character with reference to the
nature of gold deposits in Alaska,
The Information alluded to Is of such
G. character that as soon as it becomes
kaown it will result In a rush TO the
gold fields such as has not been seen
since the days of "49." 1t Ia stated
that a quartz vein which will yield
from So to SO net to a ton has been
discovered on the mainland of south.
ern Alaska 200 feet In width. Many
others equally as rich In the same
district are reported and preparations
are being made quietly. 1t is said. by
q combination of New York and San
Francisco capitalists to start early in
the spring with mills and machinery
to take possession Ct the mines and
mill quartz.
Two gentlemen, in conversation on
this subject to-day, said that there
would be 10000 men from Nevada
and California on the way to Alaska
within three months, and that before
a year the mining population of the
Pacific slope would be thoroughly
drained of all the surplus labor to sup
ply the new field, unless some extra
ordinary excitement should be created
by new discoveries nearer home.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01

perhaps, but I look upon It a. the
meanest part. I certainly do not de.
sire that this high office should be.
come q mere broker shop for the dis.
tribution of Offices. [Applsust I
see something higher than that and ]
will set my aim higher. I
may falter on my road to
reach It., but I assure you
gentlemen, that 1t will not be because
l do not desire to reach that high aim,
but 1t will be from an inherent weak.
ness beyond my control. I will rot
detsin you further. The president of
the senate cautions me that the time
Is progressing, and that you are anx.
ious to come to an adjournment.
Gentlemen Of the convention, I
heartily thank you, and in giving you
my thanks I desire to return them al
so to the gentlemen who have competed
with me for this high honor. 1t is to
the credit Of this state that we come
out of this fight with no bitterness
whatever. For the gentlemen who
have asked support at your hands I
have no words but those of the high.
est praise and most fraternal regard.
APP ause. Again ] thank you,
g gentlemen, for this high honor.
Loud and prolonged cheers
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01

A Prightfui SNOW Slide In Colorado.
Special Dispatch 70 TIE BEE.

A Priahtfui SNOW Slide In Colorado.
Special DispAtch 70 Tue BEE.
DENVER, Col, January 31.-Last
night, about three miles from Crested
Butte, occurred n OF the most dis
astrous snow sli les ever known in the
Rocky Mountain regions. Late In
the night thirtys men employed In
Howard 7. Smiths anthracite coal
mine, were startled from sleep by an
omnibus rumbling noise. Almost In.
SANITY the avalanche was upon them.
The building In which they were
sleeping was crushed to atoms, and
the human occupants hurled down the
mountain side. A r~escuing party
started out from Crested Butte
as loon az the news was re.
ceived, and after several hours
indefstjgable labor the men were all
uncovered. Philip Carmin, Logan
Inmsn, Louis Richards, VIM. Moore,
Charles Belts, j. ]. Raymond and one
other, name unknown, were found
dead. Eighteen others we're wounded,
several fatally. All of the compauy's
expensive machinery was destroyed.
A passenger train yesterday, when
within six miles Of Crested Butte
divided, the engine going ahead to
clear the track. When about four
miles from where it lett the coaches
the engine was struck by q snow slide
and ditched, and 1t IL now under
about twenty feet OF snow The
wrecking engine which left this morn
Ing could not get nearer than two
miles of the coaches, and returned
tonight for provisions for the starving
passengers.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
A v MUTlNY.
The Annapolis Cadets on a Bender.

me Ohoete ou u bohoor.
Special Dispatch to TIE BEE.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, January 81. The
cadet officers and midAhipmen resigned
and the first and second classes decline
the positions. Most Of the first class
are under arrest.
Cadet Woodruff's first class was re-
ported for dishonorable conduct, they
having certified on honor to q false
hood which he acknowledged In writ.
ing s~fterward. He was reduced to the
ranks. Cadet Lieutenant Street then
led his command in the place broken.
The cadet lieutenant was reduced to
the ranks, and on reading the order q
number of cadets groaned and hissed.
The fret class men participating in the
mutinous conduct wero sent aboard
the Santee. Several cadet officers were
placed in confinement onthe Wyoming.
AS the demonstration YVES general the
superintendent stopped all privileges
and the usual rations. The cadet
off GERS who sent in their designations,
except Cadet Gun Captain Colvin,
we're reduced to the ranks and placed
in solitary confinement. Owing to
the diplomatic character of GOWNS
letter of resignation, 1t was accepted.
He was cheered by the cadets. The
cadets in solitary confinement, Bark
Icy, Witherspoon, Barnard, Gignilliat,
Tony O'Lsary, and Wilson, insubor'
dinates, were sent on board the
| Santee.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
fraudulent Firms.
ial Dispatch To The BHH.

CHICAGO, January 31.-Postmaster
Palmer yesterday received t~elegrsphic
orders from the Washington authori.
ties mentioned in the Associated Press
dispatches as having been issued for
bidding the delivery Of mail matter
addre ssed to q number of firms. The
stated mode Ct carrying on the busi-
ness practiced by these firms Is to
solicit by circular an Investment of
from $40 upward to forward for the
purpose of grain or stock speculation.
A regular feature of their plan being
known as the mutual investment club.
Little or no return is made
for the money RENTED them. The
extent Of their operations may be un-
derstood from the fact that over $751;
900 has been received through the
post, flee for these firms in the past
twenty days. The express companies
havo delivered them in the same tims
nearly $50, 900. Beyond a small COM
mission business transacted through
the open board none of these firms
have any actual oonns ctions with the
grain trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
Steamships and Railroads


CHICAGO, January 31.--Tde Ohesa
peake and Ohio railroad has expended
$3,00O,0 900 on their steamship line,
and before long will has the steam.
ships running from Newport News
and Rio Jsneiro, and from Newport
News and Europe. Three of the
steamers will be completed shortly.
Rumors were current yesterday that
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy had
completed arrangements for the I'm.
mediate construction of an indepen.
dent line west from Denver to the Pa.
ci6o coast. The officials of the lIur.
lington, however, state that there is
no truth In these reports. No new
steps In the matter have been taken.
The relations OF the Burlington with
the Denver and Rio Grande are Of .
very amicable nature, and as the latter
company will soon have completed the
new line to Salt Lake and Ogden, the
will find an independent
outlet via this route.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
The Newhall Inquest.

MILWAUKEE, January 31.-The tes-
timony in to.day's inquest proceed.
ings was mostly regarding the condi.
ton of the building. G. II. Footg,
commissioner of public works, consid-
cred the hotel one Of the safest in case
of fire or panic, and not more danger.
GUS than the Grand Pacific, Sherman
or fremont, Chicago. This testimony
was oorroborated by builders. Captain
Nash, president of the Newhall 1850
citation, occupied the stand most of the
day. He gave 1t as his opinion the
fire was incendiary, and left room for
the inference that S,hsller was the
party He first refused to give infor.
nation on the latter point, but being
pressed, said: swell, cir, 1 have nc
confidence in a drunkard or gambler,
a man who goes homo at 4 o'clock il
the morning and cannot give a salts
factory account of himself" The In.
quest will close to-day.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
A Duel for a Girl.
Dispatch TO The BKR.

SoCoRRo, N. M January 31.-To.
day Sheriff Simpson brought to town
a mangled Mexican as prisoner who
was one of the parties that took part
In a terrible duel neal this place last
night. He and another Mexican had
been paying attention to the same
girl. In order to settle their claims
they locked themselves In a room
and went at each other with axes.
The n brought In chopped his rival
in q horrible manner, severing his
head from the body, while he himself
10 terribly cut up and cannot live.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
Another State Thief.
nl--AA A. w.u- Ma

MONTGOMERY, Ala, January 81
State Treasurer Vincent's disappear.
ance led to an investigation by q COM
mittee of the legislature. The money
In the treasury vault was counted,
amounting to 1852 COO, making q de-.
icit of 1927, 600, amply secured
by good bondsmen. 1t was developed
that the money was taken In
the last two years, and nearly allbefere
November last. Vincent by the state.
ment of a witness before the commit
tee, lost over 800, 900 in cotton
through one house, Fred Wolfe, and
some through others. 1t is surmised
he may have loaned some. There has
been some talk since he bought a
house, rich furniture, carriage and
horses. The governor has taken
charge of the key of the treasury.
The default does not interfere with
the business of the state or cause any
interruption to the regular payment
of warrants. The January interest Ia
all paid.
Treasurer Vincent left Monday
night, by what route not known.
The governor will Offer a large reward
and has sent kilograms to the police
of all large cities announcing the de-
falcation and fl ght. Vincent says in
a note to his clerk that he will
"straighten" the whole matter. The
amount of The defalcation can only be
sscertained after Q careful examina
ton of the treasurer's books and care
full count Of the money In the treas
ury, but hurried and partial investi'
CATION indicates that 1t is more thar
5000, 600. 1t is not known by wha'
train or what direction Vincent LEFT
Montgomery. Means have beer
adopted TO intercept and detain hin
if possible. 1t is believed the state Il
largely secured against ultimate loss
New YORK, January 3l.--The de
falcation OF the late Treasurer Vim
cent, of Alabama, caused great sur
prise, Vincent had a large acquaint
anoe on Wall street. Clerks at tn,
eff Sc Of Fred M. Woeffe referred in
quiries to the chief for the nature an,
extent of business done. Woeffe thi
evening refused to speak upon tn
subject. The Impcrters' and Traders
bank paid their January interes,
Vincent having sent the money In &C
vance.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
No Mere Subsidies.
Dispatch to THH BEr.

Special Dispatch to The BEE.
OTTAWA, ONT, January 3l.-The
Dominion ministry has intimated
that, although the Souris and Rocky
Mountain railroad charter may be re-.
viewed, no further land subsidies " III
be granted railroads In the North.
west. 1t is rumored that the depart,
ments Of railways and canals and pub.
lie works will be united, and a new
department Of Indian affairs createt
at the coming session of the Dominion
parliament.
The governor.general has returned
and ives cordially welcomed.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
T
Special Dispatches to THE BKE

SlSN'' ~ @a'
PHILADELPHIA, January 31.--Coinage for
January 81, 29i, 900.
New YoRK. January 3l.--A disabled
steamer with skyeboard lost, was passed
ut sea.
ALBANY, January 3l.-The assembly
pas ed a bill reducing the fare TO five cents
on the New York elevated railroad.
JERSEY CITY, January S1.-Ths presi.
dent, cashier and bookkeeper OF the
wrecked city bank were indicted to-day
NEW YoRK, January 31,-The right to
give sparring exhibitions will be tested IN
the case Of Mace and Slade by a writ OF
certiorari.
RALEIGH, N. c., January 3l.-Congress-
man Cox, Fourth district, and Fanny
Augusta, daughter Of Bishop Lyman,
were married to-day.
ST. LOUIS, January ,Sl.-A wrestling
match for $500 q aide, between Muidoon
and Bibby Englishman, was closed By
telegraph this evening. 1t win take place
at the olympic theatre Sunday afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
CONGREGATIONAL.
HOUSE

HoUsE PRoCEEDINGs.
WASHINGTON, January 31.-The
speaker laid before the house the
resolution of the board of trade Of
Portland, Oregon, thanking the COM
mander Of the Merriman for his
prompt action in Furnishing insubordi-
nate indians In Alaska, thus render
ing life s~ndproperty secure. Referred.
Mr.. Reed, from the rules commit
tee reported back q resolution provid-
ing daily sessions of the house to ex-
tend till 6 p. m. Laid over.
On motion of Caswell the senate
amendment to the house joint resolu-
ton making appropriations for ION
tinuing work of the tenth census was
concurred in. Valentine (Neb.,) In
troduoed o bill tor the construction of
a bridge across the Missouri at Oma-
ha. Referred.
On motion Of MI. Carlisle the duty
on alumina alum was reduced from
300. TO 400. per 100 pounds.
The house, after completing 81 OF
tho 160 articles in the chemical sched-
ule, the committee rose and the house
began ~eulogies on the late Representa-
tive Orth, of Indiana,
Resolutions In respect to the men,
DRY of Mr. Orth were adopted and the
house adjourned.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the senate, Mr.. Miller (Cala. },
from the foreign relations committee,
reported favorably the bill to incor-
porate a maritime canal company (the
N~icaraquan company
Mr.. Hawley introduced Q bill to re.
tire Quartermaster General Rufus In
gals with the rank of major. general.
A bill providing for holding q CEN
~tennisl cotton and industrial exposi-
ton In 1884 was called up, and after
being amended SO az to provide that
invitations to foreign nations to par
ticipate In the exposition be given by
the board of managers instead of the
president, wal passed.
The senate insists on Its amend
ments to the postofioe appropriation
bill and oonferees appointed.
The tariff bill wal then taken or
for consideration.
The tariff bill was taken up ant
after debate Senator Aldrich's amend
ment and Senator MoPherson's substi
tute, offered yesterday, were rejected
Senator Frye offered An amendment
to make the duty on sugars of al
grades 40 per cent advalorem, and Oh
molaeses 20 per cent. Debate was in
terrupted by the presentation Of hous
resolutions relating to the death O
representative Orth. Senators Har
rison, Frye and Voorhees, made ad
dresses. Resolutions were adopted
: Adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
Thanking Sheridan
Special Dispatch TO TnH BEE.

CHICAGO, January 31.-General
Sheridan received to day from the sec.
retary of state of Illinois an official
copy Of the joint resolution by the
state senate aud house oil representa-
tives, thanking the general for his re
port on tho Yellowstone Park to the
war department, and calling attention
to the danger Of loan'ng Its privileges
to any private corporation.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
The

special Dispatch TO Tux BIKE.
P~IrTsroN, Pa, January 31,-Ne1t
week the lodges of the smaleamated
association tf iron-workers throughout
the country will commence a revision
of the rates of wages paid the past
year, with a view of arranging a new
scale to 60 into effect June 1st. 1t is
not thought that any radical increase
will be demanded.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
Dying Prise Fighters.

PIrTsBURG, January 3l.-The con.
dition of McFerron, n of the prin.
cipals in the prize fight which recent
ly took place at Rochester, Pennsyl.
vania, Is reported very serious. Slight
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
A Swede named Gibson, who
fought several weeks ago near Sharon,
Pennsylvania, Is also said To be dying
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
The Famous Ohio Deacon Pleads
the Poverty Of Distillers.
Secretary Teller Orders the
Suit Against the q. p.
to Proceed.
The Tariff Talk Of Congress.
CAPITAL NOTES.
Special Dispatch 70 Tna BEE.

Wal NoAho
Special Dispatch 10 Tns be-.
COTTON TIES.
WASHINGTON, January 31.-The
customs Ulcers have been instructed
to admit at q dute Ct 80 per cent ad
valorem rs manufactured iron not
otherwise provided for, bands, hoop
Iron cut to lengths, cotton ties accom-
panied by buckles, but not having
buckle permanently attached.
THE WHISKY TAX.
Secretary Folger has informed .
delegation, including Hon. Richard
Smith, of Cincinnati, and Represent
alive Butteiworth, he had no author
lily to extend the time for paying the
February taxes on spirits which fall
due the 9th proximo. Congress action
Is needful.
II SUIT AGAINST H U. p.
The secretary Of the interior has
directed the commissioner of railroads
to Ignore any suggestions locking to
an attempt to agree upon the facts
upon which the claim Of the United
States against the Union Pacific road
are based, and proceed with prepare
ton Of the case.
The estimated reduction Of the debt
for January Is $13, 800, 600.
In the star route trials the morning
was consumed In the introduction Of
0 ficisl papers relating to Dallas and
Baker City (Oregop) route.
Secretary Folger will probably Issue
q call for $15, 600, 600 extended fves
tomorrow.
PoRTERFIELD SCRIP.
Teller decides that Porterfield scrip
oan only be located upon unappropri-
ated public lands.
SUGAR FRAUDS.
Belmont has informed the secretary
of the treasury thathis report respect
ing frauds in the importation of
Hawaiian sugar was shown the COM
mittee or foreign affairs, and that I'M
less the statements are absolutely
false they are quite sufficient to o
rant investigation of the subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
Carver and Bogardus.

bPeCIAI DISPATCH 70 TIE DEB.
CHICAGO, January 31.-The Am
ericsn Field will announce a pigeon
match agreed upon bstween Capt. S.
Fl. Bogsrdus and Dr.. w. F. Carver,
TO be shot az Louisville, February %,
leo birds each for 81 900, five ground
traps; London Gun club rules.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
Vanderbilt's Western RIOS DIS.

DPouIai DT5PauuH 10 IHH bfh-
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, January 81
The Democrat and Chronicle states
that Vanderbilt has secured the Cen.
trail Indiana & st. Louis railroad for
western connections with the Cieve-
land, Columbus & Cincinnati, and In
dianapolis, Terre Haute g. Nickel.
Plate route instead of the Vandalia.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01
METROPOLITAN HOTEL, 0MA,
HA, NEB.

Tables supplied with the best the
market affords. The travelling public
claim they get better accommodations
and more general satisfaction here
than at any other house in Omaha.
Rate, 81 per dav. aug2ltfm
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01

did not see the reason for doing so
unless It was wished to kill the bill.
He wanted to resurrcct 1t.
Mr.. Harrison said there was no In.
tention to kill the bill, but they had
spent . great deal Of time upon It.
Questions had been asked about II, but
no n could give answers, &C they re.
ferred the bill that Mr.. Reynolds
might 60 before the committee and In.
form them how to put some life In it
and have 1t understood.
The committee on railroads here In.
terposed with instructions to it's chair
man to report back at once all bills
before the committee, II so desired.
1t was then intimated that the COM
mittee would report after the contem-
plated adjournment, and Mr. Reynolds
withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Brown, Of Lancaster, intro
duoed q resolution calling upon the
commissioners of public lands and
buildings for information a. to
whether any complaints had been
lodged with him against the manage
ment Of the lunatio asylum.
The rules were suspended and the
resolution adopted.
Mr.. Butler introduced q resolution
to permit tho railroad committee to
sit during the contemplated recess
where they pleased, and to authorize
them to send for persons and papers.
Agreed to.
A joint resolution was introduced
from the house asking the concurrence
of the senate to an adjournment, after
the election of United States senator,
to February 18th, at 2 p. m. This
resolution originated q discussion In
which almost all participated, and by
which almost all the morning was con.
sumed. Finally the senate resolved
to adjourn to February 9th, and 70.
fused to consent to the adjournment
Of the house to the 18th.
At noon the senate went Into Joint
convention, the ballot resulting In the
election of Charles r. Henderson a.
United States senator.
On returning, on motion Of Mr..
Reynolds the special railroad commit
tee was permitted to sit during the re-
cess and to pursue their Investigations
Independently of the committee of the
house.
The senate then adjourned till next
Tuesday at 2 p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-01

from the effects of injuries received.
Referees and other participants are
preparing to leave the city in event
Of their dsath.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-03
FOREIGN NOTES.

lialIfnx, N. r., February g. VIM.
Gny, u clerk for Halifax I,nukiDg
Company, was sent 10 tho pUstolllce
with n parcel containing i've thousand
dollars The money was substituted
by waste paper He wns arrested aud
conicsscs Ills guilt.
london, February .. Tho Paris
correspondent OF the TJmca, comment
lug on the passage by the chamber Of
deputies Of fabre's compromise bill in
regard Ia princes says "lhc SENATE
VIII probably reject The clause relating
10 the army. The press bill viii bo
more likely 10 cgllAe u ministerial
cribs than tho expulsion bill Do
tectiyce have gone To- America to Oh.
tnlu information regarding tho move
mont Of DeNoy md General Miller in
recent years"
bombay, February 2. a panic In
q wool inclory yesterday was caused
10y an alarm Of IRE Twcntysthrco
persons were killed 'rhey were wo.
mon aud children. aud were crushed
10 death ~ . struggle to escape.
Dublin, February =. Arch Bishop
Mot'ebo Is lying III nj his residence at
Monkstown He Is physicnily pros-
trntcd, but no serious approximations
nrc entertained.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-03
THE GAzETrE wORTH TEXAS. sATuRDAYlTEBKUAEY .

nituro ana returned 10 Wisconsin, Al
tie expiration " her term oflmprisDp.
mept, Long Island man, wealthy
aud chiIdless, thought she had suffered
upjubtIy and taking compassion on
her, and decided ~ adopt her, but NJ
ter she had bren Installed IN The
household couple ~ days the
wIfc'e suspIcIsns were aroused,
and silc was forced TO
loaye. After she returned ~ her home
In Downing street, where Mrs. Plume
lived, she assumed u tragic attitude
and exclaimed, "Wbcn they sent me
10 prison they called me u desperate
and coIdblOoded adventures. Per.
hhps ! was, md
AM a devil fNcARNATB
now !" Before her imprisonment she
met here a sporting man named Ar
thur Cummings, alias Chambers, who
moved 80 Denver. She
Kept lipn correspondence with him,
and he NJ one time sent her 1900.
When she found her game here was
about played out she left for the Wcst,
bringing mp IN Chicago, where she
was married 10 q Mr.. Harrison, with
whom she lived bat ten days, and,
aflcr ilcecinR her husband ont ~ $4,000
and some jewolry, departed thence,
being last hoard from 10 Denver, where
she IL nt present living with Cham
bTTs
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-03
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.

San Francisco, February .. dka
publishes II letter from Gloo. Caleb,
mnaier Of the schooner Adrlcnno OF
san lFrnnciacU, dated Lopez, Mcxico.
The writer complains that IN Deccm.
hor llc anchored with u cargo shifted
aud leaking Ia the bay near Lopez
was seized by custom authorities, taken
to i4opel aud thrown In jail. Io wn4
refused legal ndYiGc or communication
with American GunAul, aud WIS de-
lnlnod under suspicion Of smuggling
WIN no present prospect of relcnse,
ahd vouchrs for the character of Cap
tain Caleb
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
10, IN, ss,sbal.

w. bfr authorized ~ nunniinre pgnfRn w.
Wnit as a aentidnlS f1f city marshal, clees
tinn ~ Arni, 1885
wa arH estboriE01 ~ ANNOUNCE w N, iira
~ . candidate fDt Clty Marshal Election
Atrii. 1879.
We nfa authorized r. announce !, iiRgIN ~
4 candidate lot CITY Marshal, einoliou, hptll
iJsj.
W. hre authorized 10 abnonnpe The nHtna
~ ~ a IhuaaA, ~ candidate fUf etY MAJ
4bal at tho ensuing city flecil"n,
W. afp authorized w announce q. w, INIT
as q annatdhte for Elty Marshal hi The eht
uinR city election, ll.3Rif