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The Cases Closed.

LINCOLN, NEB., March 24-The interstate
commerce commission opened for business
at 10 O'Clock yesterday in the United States
court room The first case called was the
complaint of the board of trade of Beatrice
against the Burlington & Missouri River
railroad in Nebraska, the Union Pacific rail
road, the Omaha & Republican Valley rail-
road, and the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska
charging general discrimination in favor
of Omaha, Lincoln and Hastings. L NJ
PemDerUOn appeared for the compliments
and the railroads
Business men of Beatrice were called. and
testified that much higher rate is charged
on all classes OF freights TO Beatrice than to
Omaha and Lincoln.
The cases OF the Lincoln board Of trade
against the b. & NJ and c., B. & O and the
Missouri Pacific railways was then called
The charge is a general discrimination in
rates from Chicago and St Louis In favor OF
Omaha and other Missouri river points.
a decision viii be given after the various
points brought forward have been duly con-
sidered- The feeling is that seven strong
cases have been made. 1t has been proven
that so Ear as this city is concerned, at least,
mileage does not enter into the rate prob
lem to any alarming extent. It has been
proven that on both eastern and western
business Lincoln jObbers were formerly
given substantially the same rates as those
Of Omaha No reason has been brought for
ward to show why those rates cannot be
given now as well as previous TO the passage
of the interstate law The commission VIII
make no order unless unlawful disCrimina-
ton is proved without doubt That SUI
hcient proof has been given is believed by
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Canadian Connection

LINCOLN, NEB., March 23-The commits
sioners assembled at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning in the United States court room.
The principal feature of the days hearing
was an effort on the part of the railroad
men to prove that Canadian Pacific cOmpe-
titiOn compelled the fixing OF a through
rate on the American lines lower than the
local rates; that is, a lower rate to Omaha
than to Lincoln To this end number OF
railroad officials were placed on the witness
stand Hon G. Al LambertsOn, attorney
for the complainant opened the case by a
strong argument He was followed by Geo.
W 81. c. Bowers for the Southern Pacific. J.
NJ ThurstOn for the Union Pacific, and
Judge Mason closed the argument for the
Lincoln COmplainants.
This concluded the session of the day.
Judge Cooley in closing said that the cases
were OF great Importance and assured the
parties that they would be given such care
ful consideration as they deserved The
cases OF the Lincoln board OF trade against
the Missouri Pacific, and the Beatrice board
Of trade against the Union Pacific. VIII be
heard next
The confidence Of Lincoln men that they
had good cause before the interstate com
merce commission was greatly Increased
A gentleman who has heard number of
cases tried stated that Lincoln has the
strongest one that has yet been presented
for consideration
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DEATH OFCHIEF JUSTICE WAITE.
The Distinguished iJurist Passes Away IN
expectedly After a Short Illness.

The Distinguished iJurist Passes Away IN
expectedIy After a Short Illness.
WASHINGTON, March 23-Chief Justice
Waite of the United States supreme court
died at his residence in this city this morn
ing. Saturday night, when returning from
Senator Hearst's where, with his daughter,
he attended a reception, he complained of
a chill. He remained in bed Sunday and
until it was time for him to go to court Mon
day. He did not read the opinion OF the
telephone case. Tuesday morning sypUOms
OF acute bronchitis appeared, but his cOndi-
tiOn was not alarming. Wednesday pneu-
mOnia showed itself. Thursday night he
was comfortable, bnt at 6 o'clock Friday
morning failure Of the hearts action was
observed and at G:1O he passed away. His
daughter. Miss Mary F. Waite, and his son,
c. c. Waite, were with him when he died
Mrs. Waite is in California The chief JUS
tice viii be buried in Toledo. o.
The attorney general and members Of the
bar were present in the court room Friday
morning when court assembled and the
seats outside the rail were filed with spec
tatOrs. The chair OF the chief justice was
draped with Grape. When the court and
the assemblage were seated Justice Miller,
In low, broken voice, said: 1T is my
painful duty to announce to the bar OF this
court that IT'S hOnOred chief Justice departed
this life this morning at $780, This = not
the occasion to make any extended Obser-
Walton on the subject, which will be done in
due time Court viii adjourn until Monday,
April >
When the news of the death OF Chief Jus
Gice Waite was received by President CleVe-
land he was very much shocked at the in
GellEgence. The president at once wrote
a letter to Mrs. Waite expressing his deep
sympathy for her in her sudden bereave-
ment, which he said was not only a personal
loss to himself, but great loss to the pub
lie service. The president will issue an
! order CLOSING all the executive departments
OF the government the day OF the funeral
Official notice of the death of chief Justice
Waite has been issued by the department
OF state, by order of the President
The Immediate cause OF Chief Justice
Waite's death, the doctor said, was nervous
| failure OF the heart, and it came with such
startling suddenness as to be absolutely ap-
palIing. There was not the Vaguest syInp-
tom of heart complication throughout his
sickness.
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THEY FOLLOW THE EEaTNEERs.
A New suiks, switchn.en Go o2t.


CHICAGO, March "a strike was inaugu-
rated among the switchmen employed on
the Chicago, Burlington d Quincy road at
midnight RumOrs of such a move have
been heard, but little importance was at
tached to the reports, and interest in the
matter had dwindled to almost nothing.
The impression prevailed that the strike is
general over the Burlington system and
viii yet include the brakemen- Consider
these two classes OF employees with the
plea Of self-prOUectiOn on account or the
and hremen has frequently been made.
The Inauguration OF the strike was cele-
braUed by a rOusing mass meeting under the
auspices OF the brotherhood at West Twelfth
street hall Everybody but railroad men
were excluded from the meeting The
announcement by the speakers that the
sWlGchm6n were IN full sympathy with the
striking engineers and hremen, and had de-
cided to stand by them, was greeted with
cheers of appreciation, kilograms from
points along the line were read to the effect
that the sWitchmen were united in the
sentiment and would go out promptly at
the hour designated At midnight as many
of the men as were at work in the yards
quietly left trains and quit work. The
sWitchnen claim to have assurances that
none Of the many Knights Of Labor now
employed on the Burlington road viii work
with nOu-uniOn sWi5chmen
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Boulanger's andidaey--Possibility That he
Nay Be Exiied.
LONDON, March 23-The withdrawal of
Gen BOulangers candidacy in the several
departments where it was proposed to run
him for the chamber Of deputies was due to
the fact that the general received a quiet
warning on Tuesday that if he persisted in
his efforts to secure election to the chamber
he would be deprived of his grade in the
army; that his commission would cancelled
and that his exile from the country would
be among the not very remote possibilities
The character and origin of this warning
was at once communicated by Boulanger to
Deputy La GUerre and others and they de-
cided that for the present, at least, it would
be expedienU to lower the generals POlit-
cal cOlOrS.
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The Work Of the Floods.

Veils throughout Hungary in consequence
OF the floods. The rains have ceased and it
is hoped that the crisis is passed. The
country in the vicinity of Bekes will resem-
bic a lake until late in the summer, so great
is the depth of the water. 1t is impossible
for the water to return to the river which
is higher than the land, and the distress is
thereby prolonged and intensified Emper-
or Francis Joseph has donated So 600 as the
nucleus of a fund for the relief Of the inhab-
itants Of the flooded regions The Szemers
river has destroyed thirty-nine villages and
the Raab has inundated six
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The Murderer of Smell Believed to be Dead.

ST PAUL, MINI, March 26-Saturday
afternoon the remains of a man were found
at Invey Grove, station on the Chicago,
Kansas City & st. Paul motor line about
seven miles south of St Paul Nothing
about the man indicated who he was. A
revolver laid near by and bullet hole was
found ner the right temple, and the general
belief was that the man had committed
suicide Yesterday a closer examination
was made and his appearance tailed so
near with that OF William B Tascott, the
murderer OF Amos J. Smell of Chicago. that
the belief rapidly gained ground that the
man whose whereabouts has been puZZling
the Chicago police had committed suicide
something over i've feet six inches tall
wore black getaway coat, striped pants,
dark OvercOaU OF light material. and a Uur-
ban cap. He was smooth shaver with a
suspicion OF a mustache OF perhaps ten
days growth His face was rather large
and jaws square. The body had lain where
IL was found for a considerable time the
position. TascOUt was known TO have q
woman in St Paul, and is supposed to have
stayed with her while here The theory is
that when he saw by the Chicago papers
that he was accused OF the crime he hid in
this city. and no one but the woman knew
Of his whereabouts Finding that the de-
tectiVes were on his track. he started to
saw, which proved to be a motor, running
only TO InVey Grove. Arriving there he be-
came discouraged, WentlintO the woods and
committed suicide. Owing to the blockade
on the roads, definite and more minute
details cannot be obtained, but the descrip-
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switehmen Go Ont.

PLATTsMoUTE, NEB., March 27.-Au but
three of the switchmen employed in the
yards here quit work this morning, aLeg-
ing that they were tired" They say they
are undergrad and that their lives are in
constant danger on account OF incompetent
engineers They also claim that they have
harder work to do because two out of the
three engines at work here are usually road
engines coming in for repairs or just out OF
the shops. The yard master reports eleven
men at work this afternoon, and says more
will be here tonight Eight of the Pinker-
ton men were sent to Omaha this morning,
as trouble is anticipated there
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Little Change at Chicago.

CHICAGO. March 27-There was little
change apparent in the 90 strike today be-
yond the arrival of a number of switchmen
from the east to take the places of the
strikers. 1t is said sixty men came in last
night from the Reading road and that they
have been distributed in the yards here and
elsewhere. The company is endeayOring
to handle such freight as demands immedi-
ate attention and is still receiving freight
for purely local points. The lumber dis
trict in this city is in a bad condition and
as this is q busy season 1umbermen viii
loose considerable trade. No trouble was
experienced in any part Of the city to-day.
A large number of specials, as well as the
city police, are guarding the yards, cross
ings, etc.
The company today announced its inten-
ton to postpone indefinitely the restoration
of rates agreed to take effect April l. The
Ostensible reason is that, owing to switch
mems strike, following close upon that of
the engineers and dremen, the cOmpany's
patrons have not had an opportunity to en-
JOY the advantages the cut rates have given
other roads.
The striking switchmen of the Burlington
road issued a statement tonight in which
they claim they had repeatedly warned
superintendent Betsler they could not con-
tinue to work with the incompetent en-
gineerS and hremen now employed No
satisfaction could be had beyond a request
for them to "haYe patience" and finally
they quit work in the same way that they
. ndu warned G4G superintendent. lLCllNlG-
uaIs. The sW1Uchmen or the entire Burl1ng-
ton system were in the same condition as
the Chicago men and acted in the same
manner The statement concludes: mas
much as the engineers and firemen before
their strike, since and now offered to sub
NIT the whole matter to a committee OF
three managers Of any three first class
roads running into Chicago. we cannot see
the justice in lasking the men to sacrifice
their limbs and lives upon the altar of any
mans petty pride or self Importance.
The Illinois state railroad commissioners
today were waited upon here by com
miUtee of business men from Aurora with a
complaint that the Burlington road were
employing incompetent engineers The
commissioners agreed to hear the witnesses
| at a special investigation to be held Tues
day next
FILLING THEIR PLACES.
OMAHA, March 27.-Iittle work was done
today in the Burlington & Missouri River
yards, although thirty-three non-uniOn
switchmen have been secured to take the
| strikers places. A large force of special
| police are employed about the yards.
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WASHINGTON, March 24-The house has
passed the Sioux reservation bill, and inter
crest centers in the bill in the senate. Mr..
Dawes has reported it faVOrably, with few
slight amendments. and the chances all
favor its becoming law at an early day.
THE OMAHA BRIDGE BILL
member of the commerce committee of
the house says: I cannot say definitely yet
what the committee will do with the bill
providing for a new bridge across the
Missouri river at Omaha AS far as l am
personally concerned, can say that do
not believe that the argument OF the at
UOrneys for the Union Pacific brought forth
any good reason why Mr.. McShane's bill
should not be reported and passed
THE MILLS BILL
The report on the Mills bill has been put
in type but it is not to be published until
the bill isrepOrted to the house probably
next Wednesday. 1t is understood that Mr..
Fairchiid and the president, as well as
Speaker Carlisle, have copies of the report,
and they may suggest revision before the
same is given to the public. The republ1-
can members of the committee have direct
ed Mr.. Mckinley to prepare a minority re
port in opposition to the bill. and this will
probably be ready next Wednesday.
On motion of Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio, the
committee on printing was directed to in
quire into the cause Of delay in the print
ing and distri button of the dependent pen
sion bill, which was passed by the senate
been placed in the hands Of the proper Of
hcers OF the house
Mr.. wilkins of Ohio moved to suspend the
rules and pass the bill authorizing the issue
OF fractional silver certificates. Mr.. Oar
gan of South Carolina, DINGHY of Maine, and
Phelps of New Jersey, supported the bill
Mr. Dargan said this currency was needed
not to supplant but to supplement- trac-
tiOnal silver coin. 1t was a measure de-
manded by people in the country and small
towns who desired a currency for the trans
action of business through the mails
The bill was then passed-yeas us, nays
g. 1t authorizes the secretary OF the treas
uHv to issue silver certificates of the demon
nations of ., Is and 10 cents, to be received
redeemed, paid and relssued IN the same
manner as silver certificates Of large de-
nominations, and to be changeable for sill
yer certificates OF other denominations.
On motion Of Mr. Bland of Missouri the
PROMOTION OF ARMY OFFICERS.
In the house the bill providing for the
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Storms in Spain.

MADRID, March 23.-The unusually severe
weather is causing much suffering through
out northern Spain. Many peasants have
persisted in the snow and large numbers OF
sheep and cattle have been buried The
immense snow drifts in certain regions have
caused serious floods in others.
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At the beginning OF his illness the chief
who was on her way to California with an
invalid sister, cautioned those about him TO
keep his condition from the newspapers.
He was not alarmed himself and was IN
tailed or interfered with by his slight indis-
position. 1t is said by his physician this
was the only severe illness the chief Justice
ever had in his life, except that of two years
ago, when he suffered some time from cry
sipelas in his face and hands.
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Appalling Devastation.

LONDON, March 23.-The devastation
throughout Hungaria by the floods is ap-
palLng The dikes az BoIbOk's are rapidly
giving way and the town is doomed Fifty
more houses have collapsed since the last
reports and many more are ruined At
SeempIetOn the floating ice has destroyed
many houses and ali the country stores Of
corn and food are lost.
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no Expunge arrears Rent.

DUBLIN, March 23.-The Irish Times says
the government is meditating the introduc-
ton of a bill expunging arrears rent dating
a period OF two years. Estates upon which
the plan OF campaign has been adopted
are to be especially exempted and the ten
ants subjected to simple bankruptcy For
the legal mOiety of arrears creditors are to
share equally with landlords
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Providing Punishment

BRUSSELS, March ga bill was intro
duced in the Belgian parliament today pro-
yiding for the prosecution of persons Sian
der1ng or Hbelling members of sovereign
families or heads Of foreign states
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Ifugt serve Their Sentences.

DUBLIN, March 23.-The decisions on the
appeals of Mr. Patrick O'Brien. Luke Hay
den and Garrett NJ Byrne, members OF par
lament, from their sentences to imprisOn-
ment were rendered at AIthOne today. The
sentences were confirmed
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BANQUET to the Next Governor General.

LONDON. March 23.-The imperial fedora
tiOn league gave a banquet Wednesday to
Lord Stanley OF Preston, who is to succeed
Lord Lansdowne as governor general of
Canada. In his speech Lord Stanley said he
would shortly endeavOr to establish the
closest and most intimate relations between
ENGLAND and the dominion
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O'Brien Resigns.

LONDON, March 23-In view Of the fact
that his term of imprisonment will extend
over the remainder of the session, Mr. Pat
rick O'Brien, member for the North MOnag-
han, has resigned his seat in order to enable
his constituents to elect a representative
who may give material aid to the national
party in the house.
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Faborable Indications.

BERLIN, March 23.-Emperor Fredertck's
laryngeaI exhibits more decided improve
ment than it has shown in many months
and hopes are now entertained of his pos
night last night and walked for some time
in The Orangery OF the palace today.
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graduated surgeons and physicians. Young
ladies Of the Mutual Improvement AssOeia-
ton are organized in a similar manner. but
are Tor young women, and the primaries
are organizations of children separate from
the schools and under the direction OF the
women.
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ouestion of Isl Arreara.

LONDON, March 23-Mr. Parnen in an in
terview says he did not believe that the
government would deal with the question
of Irish arrears during the present session
vOr of dispensing of the matter finally.
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The Funeral.

WASHINGTON, March 24-It has been de-
cided that the fundraI ceremonies of Chief
Justice Waite in Washington shall take
place in the hall OF the house OF representa-
lives at II o'clock Wednesday.
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FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITOL.


WASHINGTON March 26-The senate com
,niUuee on privileges and elections is inves-
tigauing the alleged Texas election out
RACES.
WAsHNGroN, March 27.-The senate today
accepted an invitation to attend the funeral
services OF the late chief justice in the
house tomorrow.
Blair called up the question Of the second
reading of the bill introduced by him to
give preference to disabled confederate
soldiers as between men who had been dis
loyai in appointments TO civil office.
Edmunds OF posed the second reading of
the bill vigorously and without dispOsing of
the question the senate took up again the
house bill to provide for the purchase Of
United States bonds, the pending question
being an amendment offered by Stuart
authorizing the deposit of gold or silver
bullion and the issuance of a coin certificate
as heretofore.
Teller said it was not because Of over
production that there was such a wide
divergence between silver and gold, but
it was because of the demon etiZatiOn of
silver
On motion OF Sherman a committee of
five senators to attend the funeral OF the
late chief Justice at TOIedO was ordered and
Senators Sherman, Allison, EVarts, George,
and Gray were appointed.
The bond bill went over on motion by
Palmer to recOmmiU it.
Adjourned
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ton OF the man found at Invey Grove and
the fact that he has lain there for so long.
confirms the belief that the Smell murderer
has at at last been found
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To Be Restored.

VIENNA, March 23-The Archduke John
who was recently cashiered from the army
on account of INSTRUMENTATION, is expected
TO soon be restored to his post
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every citizen who has listened to the testi-
mony givenin the United States court room
during the last three days
The commission then adjourned sine die.
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Woman,s Rigbts in Enrland.

LONDON, March 23.-In the house of lords
this evening a bill to enfranchise women
passed its first reading.
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FILLING THEIR PLACES.

OMAHA, March 27.-Iittle work was done
today in the Burlington & Missouri River
yards, although thirty-three nOn-uniOn
switchmen have been secured to take the
strikers places. A large force of special
police are employed about the yards
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PASSED THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, March 24-The house has
passed the Sioux reservation bill, and inter
crest Centers in the bill in the senate. Nh.
Dawes has reported it faVOrably, with few
slight amendments, and the chances all
raNnr iLa hannmInn- law ut IN aarLE laN-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-04-11

PARIS, April 1O.-The private dis
patches which passed between Count
Dillon and General Boulanger, and
which were published in the Matin,
prove that General Boulanger was cog
infant OF and approved his candidature
for the Chamber OF Deputies in the va
rious departments in which he was first
voted for, although he publicly repu-
dated all responsibility for the presen-
tation OF his name. AT meeting OF
electors at Fourmarch, Department OF
the Nord, last evening, a resolution en-
dorsing General Boulanger's candidature
for the Chamber Of Deputies was unan-
imously adopted amid enthusiasm.