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Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Oar Thieves Arrested.

WATERLOO, To-, Feb. 23.-The village Of
Clifford has been the scene of the plundering
operations of an enterprising gang of car
thieves this winter, as is proved by recent
developments. About the middle of January
several Chicago g. Northwestern cars were
burglarized. The company sent detective,
who arrested three men, among them the
new station agent of the company, and
lodged them in the county jail at Eldora.
Tuesday the officers returned and arrested
two or three more men.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Moody and Sankey Meetings.

Sioux CRY. Ia, Feb. 23.-[Spocial Tele-
gram to the Bee 1T was decided to-day to
continue the Moody and Sankey meetings
over Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Harsha, who is here,
tried to have Mr.. Moody spend Sunday and
Monday in Omaha, but his engagements
would not permit. Immense crowds are
attending all the services.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Building Oil Ships.

DULUTH, Mimi, Feb. 23.-[Specal Tele-
gram to the BEE, l-Oficials of the Standard
Oil company now here, say the company has
contracted for the building of four large
vessels to carry oil In bulk from Cleveland to
Duluth. The returning loads will be iron
ore. II is believed the vessels will be built
at Cleveland.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
TRAIN ROBBERY.
Two Masked Men DO Neat Job on the
Southern Pacific.

Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 2o.--The west-bound
train on the Southern Pacific was boarded by
two masked men last night at STEMS Pass.
They cut the express and mail car loose from
the train, and compelled the engineer to run
down the track about a half mile with it,
They then forced the messenger to open the
car, which they rihed of all valuables, but
without disturbing the mails. The engineer
was then ordered back to the train, and the
robbers disappeared. The express loss is
said to be heavy. A posse is in pursuit.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
A Presidential Poet.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 23-J. II. Bedler,
of Mount Pulaski, sent from here to Presi-
dent Cleveland to-day an original poem writ
ten in honor of Washington, Lincoln and
Cleveland, printed on silk, trimmed with vel
vet and bound with neat covers made from
the headboard of bed occupied by Lincoln
while in Mount Pulaski many years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
North Iowa Oratorical Contest.

MASON CRY, Ia, Feb. 23.-[Special Tele-
gram to the BEE.]-Complete arrangements
have been made for the north Iowa oratorical
contest to be held April 20. Ackley, Eldora,
Webster City, Osage Hampton and Clear
Lake will send delegates.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
ROYAL Engagements.

LONDON, Feb. est is reported that tho
Prince of Wales, on the occasion Of his sill
YER wedding banquet, will announce the be-
trothal Of Prince Albert Victor to his cousin,
Princess Alexander of Greece, and the be-
trothal of Princess Victoria to the Duke OF
Sparta, crown prince of Greece.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Victims of the Blast.

DULUTH, Feb. 23-The total number Of
injured by the explosion yesterday, includ-
ing those slightly injured, was thirty four.
Four are now dead. The coroner's inquest
is in progress to-day, but verdict is not
probable until to morrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
More lndictments Against shaeffer.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Feb. 49, Especial Tele-
gram to the BEE. THE grand jury today
returned two indictments against Charles A.
Shaeffer, one for obtaining $4,000 in money,
bonds and stocks on false pretenses, and thd
second for attempting to obtain S149, 600 by
fraudulent means. A bench warrant was
Immediately issued and Shaeffer arrested,
but he manage to secure bonds in the sum
of x12 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
A Lucky Explosion.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Feb. 28.-[Special Tele'
gram to the BEE. John OBrien, q laborer.
while at work this morning, accidentally
tipped oyer box containing dynamite caps.
An explosion followed and the mans clothes
were completely blown from his body, but
strange to say, beyond few cuts and mino{
bruises, O'Brien was uniniured
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
A BoOdler Sentenced.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23-Dan Wren, one of the
convicted boodlers of Cook county, who has
been in Jail for many months, came into
court this morning and asked that sentence
be passed on him at once. His request was
granted and he will be taken to Joliet peni-
tentiary this afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
The Death Record.

BERLIN, Feb. 23-Prnce Louis, second son
of the grand duke of Baden and grandson of
Emperor William, is dead He was twenty
three years of age
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Moycments of Russian Troops.

WARSAW, Feb. 23.-Large quantities Of bis
cults are being manufactured at the Dubro
The'railway depots between Voloessk and
Odessa contain 10, O00, 900 pounds Of corn and
1,000,0O0 pounds of sugar, which it is i'm
possible to forward because the troops are
using the transport service.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
One of the Orphaus.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23-Kate Castleton, the
actress, has filed bill for separate main
tenance against her husband, Isadore Phil
lips, whom she married in San Francisco.
Sbe Ghsrges continued drunkeppess.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
They Strongly Object to the Dawes
Sioux Reservation Bill,

PIERRE, Oak, Feb. 23.-Excitement existA
among the Cheyenne Indians over the Dawes
Sioux reservation bill, and the chiefs made
speeches at an all night council last night.
The Indians have raised money to send dele
gates to Washington to protect their rights,
but the authorities refused to grant permit
for the trip. Crow Eagle spoke Of this az an
outrage. He was anxious to see the reserva-
ton opened and knew his people were with
him, but they ought to be allowed to have
representation at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
The Murderer of Smell Indicted.

CHICAGO, Feb, 23.'-Tho grand jury to-day
returned six indictments against w. II. Tas-
cott, five of them being for burglary and one
for the murder Of A. j. Smell. Bail has been
set at 5000 in each of the burglary cases,
but none in the murder case.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Started After the Prisoner.

CHICAGO Feb 23.-On receipt Of the news
from Lebanon, Mo-, that w. b. Tascott was
supposed to be in custody there, two officers
started for that place for the purpose Of
bringing back the prisoner if he is found to
be the right man.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Robbed the POstofRce.

SPRING HILL, Kan, Feb. 23-ISpecial Tel
eeram to the BEE. 1.-The postofiice here was
robbed this morning. The robbers blew
open the safe and secured about 500 worth
Of stamps.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24

Secret Sessions Gf tire Chambers.
PARIS, Feb. 23-Despite the opposition u
the right the chamber to-day adopted ~
secret session clause,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
A Priest and Farmers Sentenced

DUBLIN, Feb. 23.-Father Kennedy and
eight farmers have been convicted and sem
fenced to two months Imprisonment for at
tending meeting OF a suppressed branch OF
the National league at New Market County
Glare.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
FIFTlETH CONGRESS-.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23,-The senate, in the
morning hour, passed bills extending the laws
of the United States TO the public land strip;
to amend the alien land law; also to permit
foreign governments to acquire property in
the District of Columbia to provide for pro-
lection of submarine cables.
Among the bills introduced and referred
was one by Mr.. Henderson to provide aid for
state homes for disabled soldiers and sailors
The bill to provide for the compulsory edu-
cation of Indian children mot including the
five civilized tribes nor the Osages) was de-
bated, but went over without action
The senate then took up the bill to incorpo-
rate the Washington Cable Electric railway
in the District of Columbia. An amendment
was adopted requiring the company to pay a
tax of per cent for the first four years, per
cent for the next four years, and after that
per cent. The bill was passed and the SEN
ate adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Printer Benedict's CHARGES.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20. - Public Printer
Benedict was before the house printing COM
mittee to-day. His labor roll, he said, had
been reduced $3.50, 900 or 5000, 600 during 1887.
Other large savings had been made and the
men were now getting more pay and the gov
ernment more service. In purchasing type
witness received the discount allowed all
purchasers of type, and the bills showed it,
Bills purchased eleven weeks before he as
sumed Office failed to show that any such dis
count had been saved. He disclaimed any
knowledge beyond the fact of the practices
of his predecessors In that respect.
Touching the statement made regarding
saving in the item of ink, witness said his
11-cent ink was better than the Accent ink
left by his predecessor in office, for the
latter was inferior ink, full of var
nish, and not fit for good work.
When witness assumed the Office the
foreman asked him to have shipped for sale
twelve barrels Of dross. Witness had them
opened and found beneath layer of dross
in each barrel were layers of brass rules and
shavings, copper electrotype clippings, etc.
The contents Of each barrel were worth $50
or $50. r.
The witness presented two lists, the first
showing that 5l4 persons had been discharged
between September 49, 1886, and November
l, 1887, of whom 205 had been re-appointed,
and the second showing between November
l, 1887, and February Is, 1855, the discharges
numbered 642 persons, of which number 173
had been restored. The witness added that
there was now in his Office about seven hun
dred persons who were not in it when he
came, out of force of 2,250.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
COMMITTEES REPORTS.

WASHINGTON, Feb Ex-senator Platt, from
the committee on territories, to-day reported
favorably the bill to extend the southern and
western boundaries of Kansas to include
what is known as the Public Land strip in
the limits of the state.
The bill was reported favorably in the sem
ate to authorize the president to appoint Gem
eral Alfred Pleasanton major of cavalry on
the retired list and General William Wav-
Grill as colonel on the retired list
Senator Spooner reported favorably the
bill for the erection Of a public building at
Sioux City, Ia, TO cost $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
National Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Weaver
fractional currency bill was again under con-
house committee on banking and currency.
The comptroller of the currency to-day an
thorized the National Live Stock bank of
Chicago, H.. to begin business with q capi-
tai of S,,OO OOO
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
House,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The house was
called to order by the clerk, who announced
the absence of the speaker. Mr.. S. S. Cox
of New York was unanimously elected
speaker pro tempore.
Mr.. McAdoo offered a resolution which was
referred to the committee on foreign affairs
requesting the president to send to the house,
if not incompatible with the public interest,
all correspondence between this government
and the governments of Great Britain and
Venezuela relating to the question of dis
puted boundaries between the British col
onies and Venezuela.
The floor was then accorded to the COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds.
Among the bills reported and placed ON the
calendar was one for the erection of public
building at Sioux City. la. The house then
went into committee of the whole and the
bill for the erection Of public building at
Birmingham, Ala, at a cost of $500, 900, was
agreed to after considerable opposition by
Mr.. Bland of Missouri, who wished to reduce
the cost TO $20O,OO0 In speaking against the
next bill for the erection of public building
at Duluth, Mr.. Bland again took occasion to
inveigh against squandering money in this
manner, but the bill was agreed to, as were
also OTHERS, including one for the purchase of
additional land at Council Bluffs at a cost not
to exceed $4,000. The committee having
risen the house passed the bills agreed to and
then adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-[Special Telegram
to the BEE. THE postoffice at Alvin, Ham
ilton county, was discontinued to-day. The
name Of the postoffice at Reed, Box Butte
county, was changed to-day to Alliance. The
following Nebraska postmasters were ap-
pointed to-day: William H. Markley, Miners.
vile, Otoe county, vice Solomon ]. Thomas
resigned; Mrs. Mary G. Brown, Nichols,
Lincoln county, vice Richard Brown, re-
signed; Donald Matheson, Pilger, Stanton
county, vice Edward H. Mosher, removed
William b. Shirley, ThOmasville, Webster
county, vice Tharrissa w. Holmes
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-24
By a Party Vote.

IS increased TO l5O -They are to meet at the
seat of government of-each territory on the
second Tuesday Of September next, adopt the
constitution of the, United States and form
afa U se S
title to unappropriated public lands
and Indian lands lying within the
territories. They are also required
to assume territorial debts, and provide and
maintain a public school system. The con-
people Tuesday after the first Monday In
November, and If majority is in favor of
it, the results shall be certified to the presi-
dent of the United States. Until the next
ception Of Dakota are to be allowed one rep
resentative each In the house Of representa-
tives. Dakota, is to be allowed two repre-
sentatives. These representatives are to be
elected on the same day with the governor
and other state officers Sections OF land in
each township, or an equivalent, are granted
each new state. for school purposes. Fifty
entire sections are granted for the erection of
public buildings. Ninety sections are appor-
toned for agricultural colleges, and per
lands in the new states is to be paid into the
fund for the support of their common schools.
Other large grants Of public lands are also
proposed to be made, specifically for the ben
eft OF schools, of mines, of charitable and
educational institutions and water works
for irrigation. An appropriation of $4,000
10 provided for Montana, Washington
and New Mexico, and $35 600 for Dakota to
defray the expenses of the conventions.
After the acceptance of the constitutions the
legislatures are to meet and elect two sena-
tors from each state, and when each state is
admitted into the union the senators and
representatives are to be admitted to seats in
congress and state government become oper-
ative. The New Mexico convention is also
to consider the question of change in the
name Of New MexicO tn MOntezuma and the
Washington convention is to submit to the
people proposition to name the new state
Tacoma.
The republican members will submit mi
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
GLOBULES.

Scarlet fever prevails at 357 West George
street.
There will be no more boats from below
this season.
The council committee on police will meet
tomorrow afternoon at o clock.
Mayor Smith returned home yesterday after
an absence Of u week in the northern part
of the state.
Gus Swanson was Yesterday sent to the
workhouSe for ninety days for the larceny of
an Oyercoat.
Rev. Owen Jones, of Bath OAK, will
preach at Relief Society hall this afternoon
at ) clock.
Miss Annie c. Turner last evening enter
tanned party of friends at her home, 749
Mississippi street.
Special revival services will be held every
evening next week at the First Presbyterian
church, also song service.
The Columbia Snowshoe club will hold q
meeting to morrow evening at O'Clock in
their new club rooms at the Clifton.
Mrs Adde 3allon Will lecture at CARTEL
hall this evening before the Ramsey County
Association of Splritualists and Liberals.
The ninth annual ball of the Brotherhood
of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders will
be given at Market hall next Friday even
ing,
The Young Peoples circle of Clinton Ave
nue. NJ e. church will give social at The
residence of S. W. Boyd, I'D East Congress
street, Tuesday evening.
The funeral of the late Tracy NJ Metcalf
will take place tomorrow at the chapel of
Oakland cemetery upon the arrival of the
1920 tram from Four Lakes
The Gouu0d chorus will begin rehearsals
| tomorrow evening at Dyer's for the second
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
PERSON AIS.

John F. Philbrick. of Bismarck, is IN the
city.
C, W. Potter of Milwaukee, was in the city
yesterday.
L. T. Barnett, U. S. A., is visiting friends
!! in st. Paul.
H. D. smith. of Montreal, left for the East
last evening. =
Fl. r Fowler, of New Haven, is registered
II. II. Comfy Helena, Mont. is stopping at
the Merchants.
Thomas Hennessy, the Grand Forks con-
tractor, is in the city.
Joseph Gallagher. of New York, arrived in
ST. Paul last evening.
Philip Leursohn of Butte, Mont, arrived
in the city yesterday morning.
John B. Babcock and wife, of Boston, are
paying ST. Paul q brief visit.
A. Manufacturer, New York, and NJ. NJ.
j Tidd, Boston, are at the Ryan.
ii. E. Barnett. Harrisburg Pa, was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Windsor,
O.W. Musser, II real estate aren't of New
Chm. called upon State Treasurer Bobleter
yesterday.
G. C. Moorly, the well-known attorney
from Deadwood, spent several hours in the
ity vest rday
T. B. Merrill superintendent of agencies
If the Il n Insurance company. was in the
city yesterday.
Prof Mclean of the state university, viii
occupy the pulpit at Plymouth church this
morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Morrison. of this cit VI
have gone to Chira' where they will re-
main for several We As.
E. g. Mellem, clerk of the district court at
Northwood To-, is visiting Matt Jensen, of
he state treasury department. /
Miss Nina Sinks returned yesterday to her
home at Milton. Wis. after a lengthy visit
20 her brother. II. E. Sinks. $40 Park avenue.
c. P. Carpenter, of the Pennington frin-
NE, ana Warden Stordock, OF saltwater,
we're visitors at the state auditors office yes
erday.
Mrs John e. Be finger. of Ashland ayenue
md her daughter, Mrs. c. NJ. Dittman, of
oily avenue have gone to New York to
sit DR.. j. ". r. inger.
j. W. Anderson. of the-Pall Mall Electric
association of New York, who has been lol
ated in ST. Paul for the last six months, left
last night Tor the Pacific slope.
B.F Stahl,r l. Dempstan..A. 8. Don aid
son NJ. am George II. Ely, ID. ".
Oh m and Jon.t j. Coleman. prominent
Off, al of the Htnn insuranc e company,
we're al the city yesteid y
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
SOCIABLE WELSHMEN.
Music and Speeches INDUCED in
and Appreciated.

A social reunion under the auspices of
the Welsh Sunday school of st. Paul,
filled Relief hall 141 East Ninth street,
to overlooking last evening. There
were fully 200 representative Welsh
people of the city present, who greatly
enjoyed the impromptu programme fur
nished. The gathering was intended
for the purpose of bringing together the
Welsh of the city TO extend friendship
to the stranger OF that class, and to re-
ceive delegation of Minneapolis peo-
pie of that nationality. About seventy
five of the Minneapolis delegation ar
rived shortly after o'clock and Joined
heartily in the festivities. Addresses
were made by Hon. J. Ii. Perry and
Rev. John G. Jones, of Minneapolis, and
and Mr.. Isaac Jones. of Newport, MINI.
Music rendered by the following voun-
teerS was greatly appreciated, and
proved a prominent feature OF the even
ing's entertainments: Mr.. Jetfry, Miss
Laura Christie, j. E. Chisholm, Thomas
Thomas, William Jones, Miss Jennie
Hughes, William B. Davis and Mr..
Oman. An elegant supper was served
in the east end of the hall about IL
O'Clock, after which the visiting Welsh
left on the IL 30 train for Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
Concert which win take place in the Peo-
pies theater Jan. 8, 1889.

Concert, which win take place in the Peo-
pies theater Jan. 8, 1889.
Mayor Smith yesterday granted special
policeman's commission to Daniel Doyle
empowering him to perform duty in the
freight yards of the Chicago, st. Paul
Kansas City railroad.
Peter Nevins was taken to the central
police station yesterday afternoon suffering
from dislocated arm, the result OF bar:
room bTawl. He was attended by the city
physician and taken to the hospital.
The ladies of the W. C. r. U. will have
charge of the song service at the room of the
Gospel Temperance union. 20 East Seventh
street, this afternoon at 8 O'clock. Mr..
Springer and Miss Mdb0n will assist in the
services.
John Anderson. laborer, had his foot
badly crushed yesterday morning in an ele!
house. He was brought to the city on the
motor and removed III the patrol wagon to
ST. Joseph's hospital.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Henry zimmerman and Celia Ferodowell
Frank Litzgreen and Anne Lawson. w. S.
Low and Grace Smith, W. Cedar Burg and
Mary Fisk, Genton Olson and Carrie Larson
Ernest F. Tibbling and Christina Oleson.
The National Prison association will hold
q conference at Albany, N. Y, next month,
and Gov. McGill yesterday appointed A X.
Doe, of saltwater, j. F. Norrish, of Hastings,
Paul, commissioners from the state Of Min
nesota.
D. 5. Sweeney was arrested last evening
and lodged at the central station charged
with the larceny of valise containing VAL
liable articles from C. H. Daniel, at the
Washington house on Sibley street. The
valise was found at the Sherman house
where sweeney had checked it.
In the November number Of the Mime
sofa Missionary the official organ of the
Episcopal church of this diocese. Bishop
Gilbert makes the following announcement:
Il have confirmed Rev. Mr.. Edwards, for
many years an honored minister Of the
Methodist church, and formerly professor in
Hamline university. He is to take orders in
the church, being associated in the mean
time with the rector of Christ church, Red
Wing"
T. B. Merrill, superintendent Of agencies:
B. F. Stahl, general agent for Minnesota and
Dakota: C. l.. Dempsten. Lake City agent;
A. B. Donaldson, r. M. Garter and j. j. Cole
man. of Minneapolis; George II. Bly,. special
agent for st. Paul. and D. W. Cherin, met at
the Merchants yesterday afternoon and for
several hours discussed the condition of the
Atna Life Insurance company, with which
they are connected.
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quainted with the organization and
workings of the commission. Gov.
Austin courteously supplied all
the details and furnished MIR.
Taylor with the reports and
laws of that body. Senator Taylor is
printing himself with this information
for the purpose of framing necessary
legislation to inaugurate similar CON-
mission for the government of railroads
in Wisconsin. There is railroad COM
mission in that state, but at present
the work of the commissioners is con-
fined to compiling statistics. No power
or .prerogatfves have been given to the
organization, and with a view to RENE
dying these defects, Mr.. Taylor will
bring forward his legislative proposals
at the earliest opportunity.