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Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
BOODLEMEN IN COURT.
Jake Sharpe and His Partners called
IN Account,


NEW YORK, Nov 11.-1n obedience to
summons served on them yesterday, Jake"
Sharp, Jim" Richmond, James w. Foshay
and Thomas B. Kerr appeared in the court of
general sessions to-day to plead to twenty
one indictments against them for bribery in
the Broadway railway matter. The court
room was filed with spectators and friends
of the accused. Richardson was accom-
panied by Judges Fullerton and Nelson and
Frank Dupignal who were engaged for his
defense. Sharp. Foshay and Kerr were ac-
companied by their lawyers, John IL. Stra-
han and John II. Bird. Sharp's case being
called first, Albert Suckney rose
to represent him, and stated he
was prepared To enter plea
for his client, but before doing so he desired
leave to withdraw the plea he
entered and enter another demur
rer to the indictment, or make motion con-
cerning the case He desired reasonable
time to decide upon steps to be taken. Re-
corder Smith, after some argument gave de-
fendant until Monday next to withdraw the
plea and substitute another, but said If 1t was
decided TO make a motion the district attor-
ney must be given notice couple OF days in
advance. The plea OF mot guilty was then
entered in behalf of Jacob Sharp.
For Richmond, Judge Fullerton entered II
like plea with the same stipulattons.
For Forshay and Kerr the same plea was
entered, and after q short private consulta-
tion the defendants and lawyers left the
cDllrt room.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
An Iowa Mystery.

DEs MONIES, Nov. 11.-tSpecial Telegram
to the BEE. IA special from Fairfield says:
This city has been in fever of excitement
for several days over the mysterious dlsap-
pearance of Mr.. }. E. Fell, proprietor of the
Forest City restaurant. He disappeared be-
tween Sunday night and Monday morning
and no trace of him has yet been found. His
wife or no one else was told VI his intention,
and there is nothing but turmse for the
cause of the strange freak. He had been
has met his obligations and is not now much
in debt for stock He took away with him
satchel and two suits of Clothes and it is
also stated he took quite a large sum of
an estate of which lie is the administrator.
His stock has been attached by sew
eral parties holding claims, and although the
restaurant is open and running, it is in the
hands of the officers of the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Notes From Oakland.

OAKLAND, Neb, Nov. ll.-ISpecial to the
BEE William Patrick, brakeman on a
freight train on the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul road, while coupling cars at Teka-
NAH Yesterday evening, got the two front
fingers of his left hand badly mashed. Drs.
Peabody and GiIkerson, OF Tekamah, ampu-
tated the two fingers, and he was sent here
tor attention. This is Palrick's first accident
in rai!roading.
The new NJ. L. church of this place is about
completed, and will be one of the tinest
will be -, COZ. Great praise is due Rev Henry,
rs this church is the result of his earnest
work here. II will be dedicated November
2s. Rev. j. W. Phelps, Of Omaha, win preach
the dedication sermon. A good time is an
ticipated on dedication day.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Ring the Telephone Bell.

CINCINNATI, Nov. l1.-At the opening of
the United States circuit court the case Of the
government against the American Bell Tele-
phone company was delivered this morning
by Judge Sage 1t is very yOlmminouj and
in favor of the American Bell Telephone
company.
Taking up first the defendants motion
to Quash the return, the court granted the
motion on the ground that the service. ac-
cOrding to the marshaPs return, had been
made upon local corporations in Ohio des'g-
mated in the return as agents ana partners OF
the defendant. The court found that the
local corporations were not such agents as are
contemplated by the Ohio statute defining the
method of obtaining service upon foreign
corporations in Ohio. The court also found
that the proper elements for giving this court
jurisdiction, namely: Carrying on business
in Ohio; second, Carrying on business in
Ohio through general agent; and, third,
should be made on such general or
managing agents, did not exist
The telephone business, in Ohio is
done by local CON-, mics who lease instrn-
mcnts from the parent company. There Is
no general or managing agent OF the parent
company in OHIO. AS to the claim of the
government that dealing in patent made
the company n domestic IN the en-
tire territory of the United States,
co-existent with the patent, the
court held that it could not be sustained.
clude others from making or selling this
patent. His right to sell is only common
law right, and is not franchise from. the
government. The bill is dismissed from
want of jurisdiction, with prejudice to insti-
tuting suit elsewhere
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
The nairyucu.

CHICAGO, Nov u.-There was a large at
tendance at the annual dairymen's conven-
ton at Battery ID this morning, when Presi-
dent Windsor made a short opening speech.
Statistical reports from various markets were
read and discussed by the convention. There
were numerous attacks on bogus butter and
its deleteriouS effects made during the season.
The report OF the committee on legislation
gave rise to considerable discussion, result
ing in the adoption of resolutions instruct
ing the committee to exert all possible effort
to further regulate the manufacture and sale
of oleOmargarine and other substitutes for
butter The committee was cnjOined to
carefully watch national legislation affecting
the subject. Power to act on behalf of the
association was gwen to the committee in
any measure deemed necessary to prevent
injurious changes in the present law. Sub
committees were provided who are to do all
in their power to procure such enactmentS in
their respective states as Will further
regulate the sale of OleOmalgaIine. Res
Outions We're passed complimentary to
Senator Miller of New York, aud Con-
gresham Hatch. of Missouri together with
vote OF thanks to President Cleveland
and others who aided the interest of the oeo-
margarine bill. The report of r. n. Reall, OF
New York, of money contributed and eX-
pended in the interests of the bill was re-
ierred to the committee on finance. The
total amount was $3.50. A paner on "The
Labor Unionist and the Farmer" written by
Joseph Sampson, Storm Lake, Ia, was pre-
sented and will be discussed Tomorrow. An
informal talk upon the methods of manutac-
turing cheese closed the days proceedings.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
TAKING OF A TOWN TOUGH.
A Nebraska City Rufian Shot Down By an
officer.
THE BARKER BLOCK BURNER.
A Tramp Gives Himself Up at Lincoln,
Claiming TO BE the lncendiary-
More About the West Point
Murdcrers.
A Dcsperado Shot Down.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Nov. 1l.-[Specal
telegram to the BEE. willis Brown, a
noted local desperate, was shot twice this
morning by Deputy Sheriff Huberle while
attempting his arrest, one ball taking effect
in the left arm, the other penetrating the left
side between the fifth and sixth ribs entering
the cavity of the left lung. Brown has al
ways been considered one of the hardest
ance to the police. The crime lie was wanted
tor this time was the murderous assault on
an old man by the name of Martin Glass, last
Saturday night. Brown had evaded the
officers up to this time and had made threats
that no two officers could take him. Deputy
Sheriff lIuberle has been on the watch for
hnn for the past -four. days and
the b. & NJ track south Of the city
He Immediately gave pursuit, and catching
up with Brown, ordered him to throw up his
hands. This he refused to do and tried to
get his revolver out. 1t was then Hubere
fired the fired shot. Finding himself hit,
Brown threw up his hands, allowing Hnr-
berle TO approach within ten feet
when lie pulled his revolver, but before he
could use it Huberle shot again with the effect
noted above Brown then gave up and
handed his revolver over, saying he would go
peaceably. They had not proceeded twenty
feet when Brown, although wounded, made
q desperate attempt AT escape, but iuberle
was too much for him, and after severe
struggle he threw Brown and oycrpowered
him and took hln to jail. Drs Watson and
Larsh, who examined the wounds, pro
likely to prove fatal. Deputy Sheriff HUI
bere has the warm thanks of all citizens for
the prOweSS he has shown in ridding the city
of this man, who had become terror.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
THE CZAR's POSITION.
Russian Occupation Of Bulgaria I'm
possiDlc-Salisbury' Speech.

LCOpWiyh 1856. bU James Gordon BenHettl
BUpA-PEsTH, Nov ll.-lNew ork Herald
Cable Special to the BEE. For once much
maligned diplomacy may be successful. 1t
is at any rate probable that there will be no
Russian occupation of Bulgaria, and that the
czar may be satisfied without overturning the
regency or further disturbing order or In
fringing International law. The ear has
been given the disagreeable alternative of
refusing his brothern-law, Waldemar or OF
advising such refusal. Koluski's friends
claim the peaceful outlook as the creditabe
work OF the Hungarian premier.
The speech OF Salisbury made favorable
impression at Vienna and Buda-Pesth, and
it will probably strengthen Kalnoky. The
papers here all approve of ii. The
Pestner-Lloyd calls il states manlke
and manly, ana wishes that the Austrian
foreign oitlce would take 10 heart its man.
ner OF impression. None could expect more
from England. The speech is a guarantee
that in q decisive moment England will give
support to Austria. The understanding OF
Austria and England, With the assistance of
Germany and the active participation OF
Italy, forms constellation before which
Russia must bow. 1t is not doubtful that
aggression by Russia will produce group
|. ing OF the powers not Inferior in strength or
consequences to that OF the Berlin congress.
Salisburys speech is the first long and vainly
awaited symptom tRat the conservative forces
| OF Europe have rallied.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. ll.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. AT o'clock p. IN. to-day
n tramp, who had lodged the night before in
the city jail, returned to the bastle and made
confession in effect that he was the man
who caused the burning of the Barker block
in Omaha. In an interview with the party,
lie stated that his name was E. s. Daggett;
that he lived in Racine, Wis, formerly; that
he struck Omaha with Barnum's circus, and
that he had staid there since, working at odd
jobs part of the time at the Garneau cracker
factory. About dark on the night of the
Barker block burning he entered the build
ing to sleep, but could not for the cold. He
states that he struck n match to light his
pipe when it broke Off and fell among shay
ingS, and he could not find It,. He lit his
pipe and when he reached the front of the
building and looked back he saw the shay
ings on fire; that he ran away and the next
day he walked to Lincoln. The tramp said
that he did it intentionally and wanted to
give himself up. He was sober and seemed
to be in earnest in his talk and had an ear
nest appearance for one of his kind. The
police locked him up and notified the Omaha
police of the arrest.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
ANTI-sALooN REPUBLICANS.
Their National Committee Meets and
Discusses the situation.

CHICAGO, Nov. 11.-The national commit
tee of antsaloon republicans was called to
order by Hon. Albert Griffin, of Kansas.
chairman A statement of the work done by
the executive committee since the national
conference on September l6, and an outline
of the situation, was made bv Mr. Griffin.
From the east and the west said Griffin,
most encouraging reports come, The anti
saloon address, written by General A. u.
Nettlcton, which was published on October
Is, has been tavorably received all over the
country, through the associated press, the
Chicago dailies, thciNcwspaper union, Kel-
logg's lists, the temperance and religious
journals 1t stands rs the leading temper
ance document OF the day, 1t was editorlally
said in one of our stalwart republican
ddailtes that it is the, strongest po-
litical uttcrance on behalf OF the
temperance cause which has boen made in
the last twenty-five years. ! was agrccably
surprised at the rapidity with which the sen
tlmcnt aga INST the saloons is STRENGTHENING
in the, east While in Massachusetts last
week, was informed by leading republicans
that the anti.saloon element within the party
had undoubtedly prevented democratic
victory. In New York. leading republicans,
both political and journalistic factions, are
sOldly with u.s."
Prof. Dodge, of Kentucky. spoke of
the constant growth of the republican party
in his state and especially OF the increasing
pItNaIcuCc Vi tHc tellll elanCe sentlHleul
within the party.
Hon. j. u. Conner, of Indianapolis, re.
ported gratifying state of affairs in
Indiana. He said the republican party in
that state had put itself on an anti-saloon
platform last August and the entire state
ticket ana majority of the legislature had
been elected thereon.
Mr.. Metcalf, of Ohio, reported the situation
in that state as rather critical, and said that
unless the republican party was willing to
exchange its liquor sympathilcrs for men of
another stamp, he feared the result would be
disastrous.
Estabrook, of Nebraska, and Hon. 2. H.
Woodward, of Connecticut, were elected
members of the national committee from
their respective states.
On motion of General Nettleton, 1t was
unanimously voted to remove the headquar-
tiers of the executive committee from this city
to New York.
Some changes were made In the commit
tees, and the membership is as follows Al
bert Griffin, chairman; +. o. Porcnoe sccre-
tary; eX-Postmaster General L. l.. James
treasurer; General Thomas w. Conway,
Judge Noah Davis, Theodore Roosevelt, J.
NJ. Bundy, of New York; Dr. II. X. Carroll,
of Plaintield, n. j.; W. A. James, Highland
PARK, H.; Hon. w. w. Brown, Bradford,
Pa; Hon. H. II. Woodward, Hartford,
Conn. f.. ii. Haskell, Boston; General A.
B, Nettleton, Minneapolis, Mimi; Charles S.
Glced, Topeka, Kan.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
BULGARIAN fairs.

TIHEoVA, Nov. 1l.-PIince Waldcmar
sent a telegram TO the regents expressing q
grateful sense OF honor conferred upon him
by the Sobranie electing him prince of Bulga-
ria. lie states, however, thai the decision as
10 his acceptance rests with his father, the
King OF Denmark, and adds that other duties
may prevent his assuming the Iulership OF
bulgaria, The princes reply il considered TO
pTelage his refusal of tie iuT0nc.
rEsTu, Nov ll-AttCr the election of
Waldemar the Austrian and German am.
bassadOrs at st, Petersburg were instructed
by the governments to inquire Of Russia the
name Of the candidate she favored rs Alex
ander's successor If Russia refuses to ac-
another candidate, 1t will be considered that
she entertains designs against Bulgarian In
dependence, and IN this event England, Ger
many. Austria and Italy VIII arrive AZ an
understanding similar 10 the one that existed
among them at the period If Tie Berlin con-
lcrCGCcs.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
4 Groundless Railroad Story.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-THE story of
the use of the Pennsylvania railroads sur
plus fund for the purpose of acquiring con-
trolling interest in the Chicago & North
western railway company is pronounced by
an officer of the former company as utterly
without foundation.
The same official said furtheri THAT
rumor doubtless arose from the fact that the
directors in their recent annual inspection
departed from their customary programme
and went as fer west as Omaha and passed
over portion of the Northwestern's lines.
growth of the region traversed and without
any purpose to extend the cOmpany's posses
sion. Unless | am very much mistaken,
President Roberts would never consent to an
extension beyond the Mississippi. He has
repeatedly declared himself on this point"
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12

MINNEAPoIIs, Nov. ll.-Colonel Platt b.
Walker, prominent lumberman, says in an
interview, published in the Evening Journal,
that syndicate of Canadian lumbermen
with partners in this state have acquired the
title to about 500, 100000 feet of pine timber
in northwestern Minnesota and are arrang-
ing to gopblc up the rest of the vast timber
belt on the northern slope, an area including
about one-half of the entire stale. lie charges
that the clause in the sundry civil service
bill providing for a commission to treat
with the Indians now occupying these lands
secured directly in the interest of this Cana
dian syndicate. Colonel Walker adds: "lf
these treaties should be made and confirmed,
Sl0000000 worth of Indian pine will certainly
$4,000 600 worth of lumber that Minnesota
and Dakota Will shortly need, will be owned
bv the same pool"
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
NickelS and Pennies.

WAsuNGToy, Nov. 1l.--Dr. Kmball, di-
rector of the mint said to-day on the subject
of the scant supply of pennies and cent
nicllels that coinage had been suspended on
the 10th of February, 1885, by Secretary Me
Culloch, Oh the ground that the amount ont
standing was ledundent rhis surplus was
maintained until In the middle Of September
it was turned over to the mint for cleaning
and reissue. About this time an lnpreCe-
dentcd demand arose Tor pennies and nick
els which soon exhausted the Sj6, 900 trans
fcrred from the sub-treasury. Since then the
work of striking new pieces has gone on
the mint over and above the mandatory sill
yer dollar coinage. The director attributes
the great demand in part TO the tendency of
MINOR coin 10 unequal circulation through
the general want Of acccptabil!ty, especially
a Ia nl,S.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
WEST INDIAN AID.
Spain to Grant New Liberties to HeI
Colonies.

[CopWiDu 1886 by James Gordon Bennett.1
MADRID, Nov. 1l.-TNew forll Herald
Cable--Special to the BEE. The council
of ministers have taken important resolutions
concerning the West Indies The press and
marriage laws will be extended to the colonies
OF Cuba and Porto Rico. The railways will
receive state support. The old Cuban debts
will be converted this month with the assis-
tance of foreign and native bankers, and
chambers of commerce will be established
Immediately in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
PHILIPPINE Islands also. The new minister,
Bologuera, consults frequently the West
Indian representatives of both schools-the
autonomists and the constitutional party
who express satisfaction with the great vigor
Bologuera shows in taking up political re-
forms and the material interests of the
colonies.
The council of ministers approved an ex-
tensive plan drawn by Bologuera to improve
and extend the lines of steamers between
Spain and her West Indian
colonies. Minister Booguera hopes
the present transatlantic company
will consent to renew for twenty years the
contract expiring January /, 1887, on the fol-
lowing conditions: The Spanish govern
ment will pay large monthly subsidy for
the creation of three lines of steamers of
$1,000 tons, with a speed of fifteen
knots, to run three timesa month be-
tween tho peninsula and Cuba and Porto
Rico, carrying the imperial mails; also q
second line between havana, Mexico and the
Central American republics; and a third line,
like the above, with q state subsidy, to run
all along the Atlantic and Pacific coast of
South America to the Spanish republics.
| The council also approved the prosecution
| of persons now residing in Spain implicated
| in the recent discovery OF frauds of $4,000,
| 600 on the Cuban treasury. immigration
| Trom the Canary islands 10 the West Indies
| vii! be encouraged by a state subsidy before
| any Introduction OF Coolies is tolerated.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12

CHICAGO. NOV. 1.-The record in the case
of the condemned anarchists was expected
to be presented to Judge Gary to-day for
signature, but owing to the cloudy weather
the Photographic scene of the bomb throwing
could not he secured. The SHINING of the
record was therefore postponed until to-
morrow. IL was aScertalncd to-day that pre-
viouS TO departing for the east Colonel r. q.
Ingersoll positively agreed to associate him
self with the case, but only to make the
argument before the state supreme court at
Mount Vernon.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
APrcdictcd storm Coming.

ICoppiJM 1856 ~ James Gordon Benneu.1
LONDON Nov. 1l.-INew York Herald
Cablc-Spccial to the BEE. The meteoro-
logical office sends the following dispatch
tonight:
West and southwest coasts, hoist cone for
nOrthwesterly gales; depression approaching
from nCrthweStward.
Following is the warning which was cabled
to London from the Herald Office on Wednes.
day morning:
New York, Nov. l0.-I5cnnctt, London
A storm of marked energy, its centre now
east of Newfoundland, viii probably move
east northeast; disturbing weather on the
isles and North British and French coast be-
tween the 18th ana lith inst.
lSigned BENNETT
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Relics of the Rio Wreck.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1.-The WscOnsin's
p ortage special says the coroner to-day made
public the list of articles taken from the
bodies of the victims of the recent railway
wreck at East Rio, and also relics recovered
from the ashes and debris of the burned day
coach. The latter consist mainly of metal
lie substances such as pocket knives, coins,
keys, baggage checks, watches, chains, etc.
Included in the list is small cast-iron
childs safe containing twO pennies 1t is
hoped the publication list may lead to the
identification of the unknown bersonS who
lost their lives IN the terrible wreck.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Died in China.

lCopWiyM 1886 by James GD,dDn B,inlsitl
PARIS, via llayre), Nov H. New York
Herald Cabe-Spccial to the BEE. M. Paul
Bret, the French minister resident at AMMAN,
died at 1onquin OF fever. Out OF respect to
his memory, the chamber of deputies adj
jOlrncd its sitting after the announcement OF
his death by NJ De Frcycinet.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
A Child Fatally Burned.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Nov. li.+-TSpccial Tele-
gram to the BEE. IA special from Angus
says that last evening the twoyear-old child
of Postmaster West was left in the house
alone for a few moments while its mother
went on an errand to neighbor's. When
she returned the child was running about the
yard with its clothing in flames. A piece OF
burning pine on the stove hearth told the
story. The child will probably die.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
The Eirc ReCOrd.

CuICAGo, Nov 1.-THE building occupied
by McLaughln's Union mills, on tue north
ives. corner of State and South Water streets
was completely gutted by fire this after
noon. None of the machinery was seriously
damaged, and the prilcipal damage TO stock is
from water. The loss Is now Put at from
$4,000 To Sl5,OOO. The adjoining building,
which is also occupied by Mclaughlin, is az
i'm iur4d
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Business Failures.

CHICAGO, Nov, u.-Joseph p. Lang
wholesale dealer in cloaks, made an assign
ment this afternoon to Henry +. Brown.
The liabilities are $4,000, with thirty four
creditors in Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
Dayton and Chicago. The represented assets
estate on the west side. The liabilities
scheduled are included in fourteen notes. -
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Hard Alter the Saloons.

Iowa CITY. la, Nov. 1L-FSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. Judge Hedges, in the
final term of the circuit court issued sweep
ing orders for the abatement of all saloon
nuiSanceS and the destruction of the liquors
dealers $500 each. One saloon keeper is now
in Jail and the sheriff has Others under arrest
and says they must pay to-day Or be locked up
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Two MarshaIltown Items.

MARsIALLTOwN, Ia. Nov. 11.-ISpecial
Telegram to the BEE, Wv. ii. Mcmillan, a
farmer residing near Chaplin, was arrested on
a charge of cheating Chicago parties out OF
$50 900 by 4 false property statement, was
driven thirty miles to Applington, and hur-
Iied to Chicago.
Jacob Miller, aged ninety, was struck
by Chicago & Northwestern train and
killed near MontOur
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-12
Whatthe Red Man Costs.

WAsmNGToN, Nov, 1l,-Ihe annual report
of Second Auditor William A. Day shows
that during the last fiscal year the sum of
Sl7,676, ,4Gs was drawn out of the treasury on
requistions issued by the secretary of war,
and SO 325, ,523 on those issued By the secre-
taIy Of the interior on account OF Indian
maintenance, leaving uneNpended balances
ON those accounts VI sii2, ,533 aud s2a,SO3
respectively.