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Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
NO MANS LAND.
Governor Martin Points Out the Law
less Condition of the Section.

TorEKA, Kan, July 2s.-Govornor Martin
has written the following letter to Repre-
sentative Peters, at Washington: "The
sheriff Of Stevens county and four or five
other citizens Of Kansas have been killed in
No Mans Land Just south of the state line.
That country has been for years the home
or hiding-place of outlaws and criminals.
1t is under no jurisdiction and has
no laws. 1t ought to be attached at once 10
the dictrlct of Kansas so that the United
States marshal of this state could drive out
or arrest the outlaws who infest it. To at
tlch it to the district jurisdiction of New
Mexico would not improve matters. hope
congress will speedily adopt some measure Of
rclief,n
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Both Got Two Years.

FREMONT, Neb., July 2S.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Judge Marshall this af-
ternoon sentenced John H.. Crawford and
George Irwin to two years each in the peni-
Tertiary. Crawford is a pickpocket, who
stole a watch from a man named Martinson,
in this city, on the 9th inst. Irwin broke
into a car on the Union Pacific road near
here and stole a case of shoes. He was cap
tured in Council Bluffs a few days ago.
Both men pleaded guilty one to larceny from
the person, the other to grand larceny.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The law Constitutional.

CHICAGO, July 2S.--Inter-s state Commerce
Commissioner Bragg, who is IN the city, was
seen by a reporter this evening and asked
what he thought Of the Iowa freight trouble.
He said: ~ haven't road the Iowa law but /
understand it is modelled after the Georgia
statute, with which | am very familiar. That
statute gives the commissioners power to
make rates and it has been sustained by
Judge Wsod. There is no doubt about its
constitutionality.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
CrOD RepOrt.

DEs MONIES, To-, July 2S.-The secretary
Of the state agricultural society makes u re-
port for past month on reports received from
one thousand correspondents. Corn is greatly
Improved, giving promise Of y yield equal to
that OF 1879. Winter wheat is holding its
own. and the yield is larger per acre than
usual. Spring wheat is falling on Is per
cont. Oats were largely destroyed by the
storm of July 4th. The condition Is placed
Mt 9a per cent. The hay crop is much larger
than usual, ana is generally in fine condi-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
THE PRESIDENTS JAUNT.
He Succeeds in Making a Large
Catch of Fish,

FIRE ISLAND, July 2S.--President Cleve-
land was up and ailoat early this morning.
His first game was landed after three min
utes fishing. Three five Founders We're
taken in within seven minutes. After q sea-
son of five hours the president had caught
sixteen blue fish.
MARION, Mass, July 23.-Mrs. Cleveland
this afternoon attended a gathering of $50
cottagers at the shore residence Of A. w.
Nickerson. There was music. a lunch and
dancing. An effort will be made to have
Mrs. Cleveland take part In the town fair
next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Colrax County Prohibitiopists.

SCHUYLER, Neb., July 2S%.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE.l-The prohibitionists Of
Colfax county met in mass convention at the
court house this afternoon. They elected
delegates to the state, Third district, con-
gressIonal and Thirteenth district senatorial
conventions. The following nominations for
county officers were made: For representa-
tive, o. Nelson; for commissioner, j. ID.
ROwnrS -...
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The Body Found,

BRowNvILLE, Neb., July %. - Especial
Telegram to THE BEE. The body of Milton
Rice, who was drowned in the Missouri river
here yesterday. was found at l O'Clock to-day.
The searching party had started to return
and taken in all but one hook, when they
came upon the body.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Labor Picnics.

WYMoRE, Neb. July 2S.-tSpecial to THE
BEE. THE labor picnic hero was a failure
on account of the heavy rain. Ex-Governor
Butler addressed u large audience in the
opera house in the afternoon, and all were
pleased with his address. Van Wyck and
Butler both spoke to-day at a Granger picnic
eight miles east of here.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The National iabor Party.

New York, July 2S.-At a meeting Of the
executive committee of the national labor
party tonight, a national convention was
called to meet In Chicago September II. b.
M. Able, the secretary, says that the party
is well organized, and that he will acknowl-
edge only communications bearing the seal
of the organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Clay County Prohib,tionists.

CLAY CENTER, Mob, July 2S.-[Special
Telegram to The BEE.]-The prohibitionists
of Clay county met in mass convention here
to-day and nominated the following ticket:
For representatives, Rev. Vanclave OF Har-
ward and DR.. Spatz of Fairfield; for county
commissioners, L.. b. Elwood first district,
and S. Nj. Ingersoll third district.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Postal

WAsUrSGToS, July 2s.~-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. Peter Gordon was to-day ap,
pointed postmaster at M%eDomince, Cedar
county, Ncb., vice Henry Hocsing, removed.
A postofice has been established at Lake.
side, Sheridan county and Joseph H.. Painter
appointed postmaster. The order OF July IL,
diScon.inuing Lee PARK, Valley county, to
take effect July 81, has been rescindcd.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
EscaDed and Captured.

VALENTINE. Neb., July 2S.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to TIL BEE. l-Robinson, the murderer
of Sheldon, escaped last night during the
excitement of removing an insane patient
from the county Jail. Being closely pur-
sued, and finding escape impossible, he re.
turned and gave himself up.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Columbus Repubh cans.

COLUMBUS. Neb., July 2S.-[Spccial Tele-
gram to The BEE IA Harrison and Morton
club was organized this evening in the city
hall. Hon. III. j. Hudson was selected as
president. Enthusiastic speeches were made
by the president, Carl Kramer and others.
Regular meetings will be held and a vigorous
campaign carried on.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Wymore's Mayor in Trouble.

WYMoRE, Neb., July S.-The suit Of Hi
ram w. Bryant VS.. J., Yeumann for 5000
damages for alternating his wife's affections
Vcreates considerable comment. Neumann is
mayor OF the city, a deacon in the church and
"a prominent business man.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
A Rnilruad Rmn,or.

Mason Orr, Ia, July 2S.-iSpecial Teler
gram 70 rng BEs.l-G. w. Saneorn. for
many years superintendent OF the Iowa and
Dakota division Of the Chicago, Milwaukee
h st. Paul railroad, was called to Chicago
to-day. 1t is learned from perfectly reliable
sources that he has accepted u Q position ~
superintendent Of the California Southern
railroad, = part Of the Ascnison, Topeka &
Santa -Fc systoni. -
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Caught n soldier Burglar.

VALENTINE, Neb., July 2S.-[Special Tele.
gram to The BEE. "A burglary was COM
mitted last night by a colorcd soldier, Brooks,
of Fort Niobrara, in the residence of Thomas
Allen. He was discovered by Mrs. Allen,
upon whom he drew a pistol and managed to
escape. He was followed by Deputy Sheriff
Clyne and Allen and captured at the govern
ment bridge with a comrade, who confessed
to Brooks guilt. Brooks is supposed to be
theI guilty party to a number of attempts
at house-oreaking in town.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
InturedBy Rust.

RisISas, Ncb., July 2S.-[Special Telc-
gram to TIE BEE. l-About two-thirds of the
oat crop has been harvested in this vicinity.
The yield is somewhat shortened BY rust.
Farmers place the average at thirty eight
bushels Dcr aore.u
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
stanton County Teachers.

STANTON, Neb., July 2S.-[Special to Tn
BEE.l-Tho Stanton county normal institute
closed yesterday. The attendance was large.
An able lecture on anarchy and socialism was
delivered by W.. w. Young last night. Lect-
ures by Governor Thayer, Prof. Crane
Thompson, Samuel Green and w. w. Young
were made.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
an Inquest.

WYMoRE, Neb., July &.-[Special to The
BEE. Coroner SoinersIis holding an inquest
over the remains of the foreman who was
shot hero Thursday morning. 1t now looks
as though he was murdered. The ball struck
shoulder.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
A Painful Fall,

CEDAR RAPIDS, Neb., July 2S.-[Special to
THE BEE. Schaffer, a young man liv-
ing three miles east of here, was quite badly
hurt while herdipg cattle last evening, caused
by the horse stepping in an excavation ard
throwing the boy off, striking on his head and
receiving a slight conclusion of the brain.
Ho was senselesS for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Randall Leaves Washington.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2s.-Hon. Samnel
Randall arrived at Wayne station from
Washington this afternoon. 1t was said by
DIR. Maflin that Randall bore up well
throughout the entire journey. At times he
was quite cheerful, and occasionally engaged
in conversation, though talk was discouraged
tending 10 weaken him..
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29

New York, July 2S.-General Joseph G.
Jackson, grand marshal of the demonstra-
ton upon the arrival of James G. Blame, has
received already applications for places in
line from out of town organizations number
ing 1000 men,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The Northern Pacific Gains Its Point.

WAsHISGroN, July 2s.-Negotiations be-
tween the Northern Pacific and Manitoba
government, including an extension for the
Northern Pacific so as to compete with the
Canadian Pacific at all points, have been
brought 20 n successful conclusion, and an
extra session of the legislature will 10 called
to ratify the agreement.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Young Heim,s BOdY Found.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., July 2S.-[Special
Telegram to The BEB.l-Two men, while
rowing in the river opposite the city to-day
found the body Of "a boy aged shout twelve
floating in the river. 1t is presumed to be
the body of Jacob Helm, one of the three
boys drowned at Omaha Thursday. An in
quest was held and the Omaha authorities
notified, j..
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
IoWA's FREIGHT RATES.
Commissioners Campbell Again Placed
on the stand.

Dies MONIES, H., July 2S.-Again to-day
COMMISSIONS Campbell was on the stand,
MIR. Withrow examining him, in continuation
of the examination of the other day. 1t was
largely a repetition Of what the witness has
already said-that he believed they could get
better rates than the companies were ut first
disposed to give. The rates fixed by the
commission are the maximum only, and no
company is obliged to charge them in full.
He was questioned concerning the rates es-
tablishcd at the time of the GlenwOod con-
troversy, before he became a member of the
board. He believed those rates were incor-
rect. The board had thought the rates previ-
Dusly charged by the roads for short hauls of
coal were too low to permit the board to COM
pei all roads to do business under.
The May 10 railroad tariff had
closed up every mine which
was 80 situated that 1t must 20 on a second
road to reach the market. He believed that
The interstate law was right in compelling
companies to do business for everybody on
. like terms.
Z The morning was largely occupied with
questions and answers concerning the man.
per In which the schedule was adopted.
There was but a short session this afternoon,
Turing which Commissioner Campbell said he
believed Judge Brewer's injunction was cost
Ing the people of Iowa $4,000 q day. He
bald he had no direct means of knowing, but
Estimated that this was the case, having re-
5 Ceivcd many letters from shippers complain
ing of the present railroad rates. He ad-
Nmitted that the effect OF the new law was TO
destroy competition where hitherto there had
been competing lines, rs he conceded that q
Bhort line would always get the business.
n Startling Developments Expected.
MASON City, Ia, July 2S.-[Special Tcle-
gram to The BEE. During the past three
months considerable omment r. been in
hulged in, occasioncd by Mrs. . Brown
leaving the city while under ST sron of be-
Ing the murderess of her son jesse and father
F, ln-law, II. l.. Brown. While abro cad her
movements have be en- watched by a shrcwd
q detective, and there are indications that the
mysterious poisoning Of the Brown family
will soon be at least partly solved. Letters
written by her TO relatives and friends have
been intercepted, and statements have been
made that unless satisfactorily explained the
public may soon expect some startling devel-
Dpments. Mrs. Brown is now in the city, but
refuses to be interviewed.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Boys viii Swim and Drown.

CEDAR RArIDs, Ia, July as.-tSpecial !Tele-
gram TO The BrE.l-This afternoon as four
boys wore bathing IN Cedar river At this
placo Joe, the sixteen year old son Of Il.
Aewcomb, q prominent merchant of this
Gig, was drowned. His body was recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
The Woman ExOnerated.

BLUE SPRINGS, Neb., July 2S.-[Special
Telegram to The BEE. Tho coroner's jury
held an inquest over the remaius Of Brake
man Pitman at Wymore and returned a YER
dict Of suicide, thus. acquitting the woman
with whom he was living. The common be-
lief is now that Pitman was derangcd.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Mr.. Porter EmDhnticRllY Declines.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 2S.-Ex-Governor Por-
ter tonight informed his friends that he en-
phatically declined to be considered rs a can
didato for the gubernatorial nomination and
would not accept the nomination if rendered
him,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29

WAsutSGToS, July 2S.-Cnder the new
apportionmeat Of additional letter carriers,
Chicago has been allowed seventy, Mil
wauk1e sixteen, and Omaha six.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Boone County Crops.

CEDAR RApIps, Neo., July 2~'..-[Special to
TuE BEE.-Small grain which is now beirs
harvested, will not yield over two-thirds Of q
cr,p. Corn is looking excellent and bids fair
u be the targcs; crop gathered for u l:ng
tiE.e.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
A R.rrbuc.n Cnib Formed.

RIsr.1s, Mob !.,'y@l Especial Telegram
10 Tmr Bee .Lc,ft--sr. republican slab
OF aocut utty'tcsTh.ri v:l. organized Lere
- night. rk= ner.b-.s shin viii probably
reach . sssdysk before the campaign closes.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
A Conaden,ioI Co,rcrenc

New YoRK. July 2s.--Hon. Levi T.. Morton
was 10 conference with the republican ma
tional executive COMMITTEES " day. Tho
discussion related 70 connsent.s| details of
laAya'Ee work.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Nav Make SpeciaI Rates.

CHICAGO, July 2S.-Chalrman Abbott, %
the western states passenger association, has
notified the different roads that they may
charge I cent per mile during the Grand
Army reunion at Columbus. This Is done
because the Burlington has decided upon this
rate
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
Tn. Weather Indications.

For Iowa, Nebraska and Dakota: Fair,
followed Sunday night by local rains, slightly
cooler, variable winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
TIL. Reunion at Norfolk.

N~oKFoLK, Not, July 2~s.--JSpecial 20 II
BEE. l-Arrapgemcnts arc now abozt com.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-29
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
The Senate Considers the Sunday
Civil Appropriation Bill.
MAKE SEVERAL AMENDMENTS.
The House Drifts Into a Discussion Of
Railroad Land Grants When Voor-
hees Speaks for Washing
ton Territory.
Senate.

W~AsnrSGToN, July 2S.-In the senate to-day
Mr.. Palmer gave notice that Tuesday next
he would call up the senate bill TO encourage
the holding Of q national industrial EXPOSE
ton of arts, mechanics and products of the
colored race throughout the United States in
1SSS and 1850.
The senate then resumed consideration Of
the sundry civil appropriation bill.
After a brief discussion an amendment was
adopted striking out the house provision for
a suspension of work on the new library
building in Washington, and for new designs
and specifications for the building, and in
sert in lieu Of it a provision approdriating
81 900, coo for the construction of a western
front to the building under the direction and
supervision of the chief of engineers of
all contracts made for the construction of
the building, the loss and damage under the
same to be adjusted and paid by the secretary
of the interior.
Among the other amendments reported by
the committee on appropriations and agreed
to were the following; Inserting an item of
S34O,i74 for a new hospital building at the
Rock Island arsenal; inserting an item Of
$4,000 for the repairs of the dykes and en-
bankments to the water power pool at Rock
Island arsenal. Among the other amend
ments agreed to were the following: APP
preparation for the cavalry and artillery
school at Fort Riley, Kan, increased from
100000 TO S2OO.O0O; inserting items for
buildings at military p~osts-S55, 600 for Fort
Robinson, Neb.; $1,000 for Fort Niobrara,
Neb.: for the purchase of land at Fort
Meade military reservation, Dakota, 5000.
Inserting items for additional buildings at
the Pacific branch of the national soldiers
home, 500, 900, and at the northwestern,
southern and western branches, Sl01, 900.
The next amendment, which was n new
section, appropriating 500, 600 for a zoologi-
cal park in the District of Columbia, was
agreed to.
TIL last amendment to be acted upon was
the insertion of an item of $50, 600 to be paid
to the widow of the late Spencer f. Baird
for services and expenses as fish commits
sioner from 1871 to 1887. The matter was
discussed by Senators Dawes, German,
Beck, Stewart, Gail, Cullom, Allison, Blair,
| Hoar and Evarts in favor of the amendment,
and by Senators Berry, Harris, George and
Reagan against it. The latter offered as a
substitute an appropriation of $50, 900 to com
| pensate for Prof. Baird's services as fish
commissioner and for the use of his house as
an office for the commission. MIR. Reagan's
amendment was not agreed to and the orig
inal amendment modified so as to make il
include the rent of rooms, was agreed to.
Mn. Allison said that he would have three OF
four amendments to offer on Monday.
The bill then went over. The bill granting
a right of way for a rapid transit railway
through the military reservation at Fort
Lcavenworth was reported and placed on the
calendar.
| The senate then adjourned,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-20

Tie figures OF the popular vote
are not encouraging to the wild-ey.
ed Republican cfanks who want to
play sheo with the government now
they have gotten hold oft again,
nor with that numerous and inftu-
entail class of Republicans whose
whole study is how to use the pow
ers OF the government for the per-
petuatiOn of those of their party !!
The teturpa show that Cleveland
received about 100000 more votes
than Harrison; and he is; therefore,
beaten, not by the people but by the
operation 81 The electoral College
system. There is, too, d hopeful
Significance In the fact that the
growth ofthe Democracy is greater
than that Of its enemies, the Demo
cratic increase over the last Presi-
Dental election being 10000 more
Than the Republican increase. The
total vote was lO,S6S,454, against
; 1868 in 1884. The vote of Col
orado has not yet been canvassed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-20
A Snake Story.

We have heard considerable talk
OF M unusn.l circumstance which
happened Oh the farm OF Milt SWEET
nam, il prominent farmer OF this
county. This is one account:
"Some time ago a valuable mich
COW, the property of Mr.. Milt SWEET
nam, acted in very peculiar man
ner. For several days she acted as
if she mad fits she would run with
great force against trees aud stumps
until all the flesh and skin were torn
from her nose and the bones laid
bare. Mr.. Swetnam becoming
alarmed at the strange actions of
the COW, concluded to kill her for
fear she would tln some harm. AT
ter the COW Was killed, AN exam.na-
tion was made and when the head
was cut open q copper heal suake
WIS thuhu III ~ rose me snake
had crawled up her lett nostril, then
through tbs bridge of the nose, and
had securely fastened its fangs low
down in the right nostril. Thus it
was completely hidden from view.
How long the snake was in the
cows nose is difficultta say, but it
is thoughtit must have been there
week or longer"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-20
Iron Ore on Sandy.
Ashland Republican. !

I u. "a Il.
It is reported that Eastern capt
lalists are ready to open up the iron
fields Of the Sandy Valley as soon
as the value Of the ore is determln-
ed by actual use in the blast fur
paces. we understand thatth ex
periments With it thus. far have
been satisfactory, and the outlook
for the Big Sandy is very hopeful.
Coaking coal has been found, an.
the owners OF the property propose,
to have il tested on a large scale.
Gel. Northup and other cnerge,i,
Alen have done great deal towaro
developing this section; but the
are only beginning to find out It's
wonderful mineral resources.
Northeast Kentucky hes bright
future. i has the ess-ntlaIe neces-
sary to,Yake it a great manufactur-
ing center and now as railroads
are coming Lere from every direc-
ton there will be no further trouble
about shipping to other points
The three important items for man
ufacturing are found in abundance,
iron, wood and coal. All that i,
needed is for some one to take hold
and that is being done as fast as tn
circumstances wiIladmit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-20
A Novel Device.

A novel desice h.s ho,m invent
ed, which ensl'lt.~ ,he 80 -lil, er when
IN ilis cab t3tarG-a 'eprh, whi ].
can De closed eeah, iram ,he rear
of the train. 1t is operated in con-
nection with the central throw"
switch, and. consists of "shoe,"
which is dropped from the forward
and rear car trucks. This strikes a
crank, which is overthrow, and
the switch closed or opened, as the
case may be. A switch left open
carelessly may thus be closed by
the locomotive while at high speed,
or a train side-tracked quickly in
case of danger
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-20

At Mitchell, Ind, Republican
providers illustrate their PARTISAN
bitterness by defilipg the residences
Of Democrats, not even spating
lonely widows, and by throwing
stones through those windows in
which portraits of Mr.. Cleveland
Still appear. Some of the Democrats,
fearing that Ike outrages may be
perpetrated upon their residences,
have advertised their property for
sale at e sacrifice, and will remove
to some other point where to be a
Democrat is not deemed deadly
sin. Let it not be forgotten that
these oulrages are:being committed
in Indiana, the home of the Presi-
aent-elect, and not in the South.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-20

A Eorrib!e occurrence took;place
at Birmingham, Ala, last week.
One Halves, accused of numbering
his wife aad i've children, was ar
tested and threatened by a mob,
which the Sheriff 8 posse fired in
to, killing several persons, among
whom was Postmaster Throckmor-
ton, of Birminghaln, who was en-
aeavoring to preserve peace. 1t is
charged that the Sheriff Loot that
presence of mind which lie should
have maintained; and UNNECESSARILY
Sacrificed valuable lives Of petsons
not participating in the mob spirit,
but present. as peacemakers and
Spectators.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-20
How's THIS.

We offer One Hundred dollars rcwar'
for any case of catarrb that can not b.
cured. By taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
Ed CHENEY 8, Co., Props, Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known +
J.Cheney for the last 3 years, and believ'
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able 10 car
iy out any obligations madeby their firm
West and Trnax, Wholesale Druggist
roIetlo,y Ohio. -
Walding, Kinnan &, Marvin, Wholesalr
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio : 81
+. II. Van. Hosen. i ASHER, Toledo Nj
lional Bank, Toledo. Ohio. ,,p
H.PsiCatarrh Cure. taken INTERNALLY
acting directly upons the ,ploo,l. and mu
Gus surfaces of the system. Price, 20
per bottle. Sold by all druggists,