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Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
NORTHWESTERN MILLERs.
They Strike a Serious Blow at Their
Minneapolis Brethren.

MINNEAPoIIs Mimi, Oct. 12.-[Special
Telegram to THE BEE. About twenty mil
lers, mainly from southern Minnesota, held
q meeting ut the Nicolet house to-day, and
formed an organization to be known as the
Northwestern Millers' Association" The
millers appeared to fear that the Minneapolis
mills would make strong bid for wheat In
the localities represented by those pres
ent, and that something had to be done to
keep the cereal for home grinding. AS
result it was decided that the members Of
the association recognize wheat weighing
fifty five pounds to the bushel as No. Q,
whereas the state standard is fifty-six
pounds. Official sieves are also TO be used
in determining the amount of dirt in
wheat, and it is to be tested only on the basis
of cleaned wheat Under tifty-tive pounds
for No. 2 it is to be scaled down in price on
the basis Of cents per pound. Prices for
wheat in the country are to be on the basis Of
Minneapolis quotations, less the freight to
each point buying. All this is manfestly to
tho advantage of the farmer The milers
want the grangers' wheat and are willing to
make some concessions in order to get it and
keep it from going out of the country. The
plan is regarded as avery serious blow TO the
Minneapolis milling interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
MORE TRAIN ROBBERS.
Union Pacific Men Engaged in Whole.
sale Stealing.

RAwLINs, Wyo., Oct. 12-[Special Tele.
gram to THE BEE. THE sensation of the
hour is the work Of the grand jury of the
county during the last three days They
have found twenty one indictments against
conductors and brakemen of the Union
Pacific railroad, most OF whom reside in this
city. They run from this place to Green
River in charge of freight trains. They are
accused of burglarizing and robbng these
freight trains Of valuable merchandise in
transit between San Francisco and eastern
cities. The robberies are supposed
to cover period Of twelve or
fifteen months and thousands Of dollars
worth Of yaluables are missing. Four OF
the parties are under arrest, and kilograms
and officers have been dispatched for the
others. Some of the men have been in the
employ of the road for years. The affair
was disclosed through the treachery of one
of the guilty parties, and it is supposed i'm
munity has been offered him in order to get
his confession. The four under arrest are
named Matthews, Pillsbury, Kennedy and
Dillon. The names OF the others are
withheld so as not to defeat
the operations of the officers Liquors,
tobaccos, merchandise, groceries and every
thing that could be readily disposed of was
three prominent business men as the receive
ers of the stolen goods, but nothing definite
can be ascertaned until the prosecutions
begin in open court. 1t is thought that an
organization exists for criminal purposes and
that those now under indictment are but q
fraction Of the larger whole, who will event.
ually be discovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
WILLIAM AND THE POPE.
The London Times Prints an Editorial
on Their Meeting.

lCopyright 1888 by James Gordon Bsnnet.H
LONDON, Oct. 12.-T New York Herald Gable
Special to THE BEE. The Times, com
menting on the meeting between the en-
peror and the pope, observes: mo more Gu
rious visit has probably ever been paid to the
pope at Rome since Hohenstauffer did hom-
oge at Conassa. That is the last occasion on
which German emperor and the pope saw
one another face to face. II happened when
the popes occupied a position very unlike that
they fill now, and the German emperors one
still more dissmilar. For an instant it
seemed that the revived German emperor
was about to take up the injuries Of Barba-
rossa. 1t was no more than political caprice
or move in the game of craftsmanship
which the player speedily discovered was
mistaken. Naturally Berlin, as it has
snatched at every opportunity to
prove, and the vatican, are
formed to be on friendly terms. Both are
essentially conservative in their temporal ten
dencies and the diversity Of theological be-
lief hinders more than encourages iealousies.
AT present not a breath of controversy dis
turbs their amity and the visit Of the en-
peror to Italy ought to help consolidate II, so
unbroken is their mutual regard. Except
for the hospitality Of the quirnal, which is
q topic the least likely Of all to be touched,
their conversation necessarily could not turn
upon disputed points. The pope is too good a
statesman to have hazarded hasty talk
upon them had they existed. He is too ear
nest student Of human nature to have
in any case thrown away in pur-
suit of other objects the chance
Of understanding the possible future master
of the destinies of Europe. He had an hour
or two in which to analyze the new and un-
explored character, and every European
statesman would be glad to know what he
makes Of it. Prince Bismarck himself might
not be sorry of little light from fresh
and unbiased quarter. The lnquisitveness Of
the world, either in its inner or outer circles,
1t is certain, will not be gratfied. The EN-
peror William does not wear his heart upon
his sleeve. He is an unknown force, and II
is expected will remain such yet while"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
HE SHOT HIS TENANT DEAD.
Fatal Result Of a Farmers Quarrel
Near Plum Creek.
AN OLD MANS BLOODY DEED.
Enthusiastic Demonstrations at Hol
drege, Stromsbure and Other
Points in the State-Su.
perior win Celebrate.
Shot Dead.

PLUM CREEK, Neb., Oct. 12.-lSpecial Tel
egram to THE BEE. This morning, at about
II o'clock, a farmer named Walter West was
shot and instantly killed at the farm house Of
II. S. Adams, eight miles east of this city.
The murder grew out of trouble over the
division of wheat grown on land owned by
Adams and rented by West. The latter had
Just brought load to deliver to Adams when
quarrel between the two men arose, which
resulted in Adams drawing revolver and
shooting West through the heart Adams
came to the city this afternoon and gave him
self into Sheriff Taylor's hands. The cor
oners jury has not yet returned its verdict.
West was single man, about thirty-eight
years old Adams is about sixty.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
The Supreme Court.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct. l2.-- Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The following decisions
were filed in the supreme court to-day:
b. G.. Lyman vs. II. l.. Lauderbaugh, ap-
pelant; Benton district; reversed.
Rock Island Stove company vs John j..
Walrod ct al, appellants; Shelby district !;
reversed
Snem Cleveland vs. Harvey Stillweu and
John Stillwell, appellants; Marion district
affirmed
Hubbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., appel
lants, vs. S. p. Zunor, sheriff; Boone dis
trict; reversed.
j. G. Marsh VS. Benton county, appellant;
Cedar district; reversed.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
TWO OF A KIND.
william Nowlan Following in His
MurderOus Brothers Footsteps.

BosToN, Oct. 12.--William Nowlsn, a
brother Of Milkman Codman's murderer,
was arrested last night on suspicion Of being
about to commit deed similar to that for
which Eddie Nowlan was hanged. Nowlan,
it is said, had discovered that his employer
had money in his possession, and so planned
to get it just as his brother Eddie had
planned against his employer, Goldman,
nearly two years ago. Early last evening a
servant girl, whose name could not be
learned, met an officer on the street and
told him she had overheard Nowlan and
another man plotting for the murder
of Russell. They had their plans
arranged, the girl said, TO overpower the
milkman in his room At the stable, secure his
money and take the train for New York.
They had herdic engaged to wait for them
and take them to the New York & New
England depot. When the girl had heard
this could not be learned from the officers.
They are now looking for Nowlan's alleged
accomplice, and have hopes of finding him
before the day is over. They intend TO con-
front HIM with the girls story and secure o
confession IL possible.
Nowlan is twenty-five years old. He de-
MES the girls story, insisting that he is
wholly innocent Of any conspiracy.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Dorsey Mt O'Neill.

O'NEILL, Neb., Oct l2.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. The court room, which
is the largest in the state north Of the Platte,
was filled to its utmost capacity last evening
with very enthusiastic audience ofladies and
gentlemen assembled to near Hon. George w.
E. Dorsey and Judge Tucker discuss the
political issues of the day. Mr.. Dorsey spoke
for an hour and half, and was enthusias-
tically applauded from first to last His ad-
dress was logical and full Of arguments, and
we'll delivered. AS he was speak
ing of the riding club at Wash.
ington, to which Cleveland, Bayard
and Endcott belong, wherein it advertised
imported grooms only employed, (which is
English. you know" an enthusiastic Irish
man in the audience cried out, land no Irish
need apply" at which the audience went
into convulsiOns of laughter and applause.
1t was fully five minutes before the speaker
could proceed.
Judge Tucker, of Valentine, followed Mr..
Dorsey and delivered ringing, forcible ad-
dress, full of sound republican doctrine. All
pronounce the rally grand success, and it
is not believed that the democratic party can
equal it in north Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
IOWA NEWS.
The Mysterious Find OF a Party OF
Hunters.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct. 12.- Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. While some young
men were hunting near Blencoe they dis
covered a satchel near the Missouri river
containing a small pocketbook, some scraps
Of paper and a suit of clothes. In the papers
a letter was found written in Norwegian,
but nearly llegible. 1t was signed "Nels
Nelson, Sterling, Neb." 1t seemed to have
been written to a brother of the writer, and
detached sentences said, ~ have never
harmed anyone; have never stolen any
thing; have always behaved myself, and
don't know why they are after me-" Near
by leading to the river were footprints, and
considerable interest has been aroused over
the mystery. II is thought that the writer
of the letter was drowned in the Missouri
river, or else was the victim Of foul play.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
HANGNIAN's DAY.
A Colored Murdasess Expiates Her
Crime on the Gallows.

UNION SPRINGS, Ala, Oct. 12.-Pauline
Mccoy, negro girl aged nineteen, was
hanged here to-day for the murder of Annie
Jordan, fourteen-year-Oid white child, last
February. The execution was private, only
the necessary persons being admitted, The
crime for which the woman was hanged was
peculiar one. The iviclim, Annie Jordan.
strayed away from her home in Montgomery,
and nothing was heard OF her till her dead
body was found in plun thicket. Circum-
stances pointed to Pauline, and she was ar
rested with the dead girls clothing on her.
She was found guilty last spring and sen
fenced to death. Efforts were made to get
the governor to interfere, but to no avail.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Republican Rally at Coin.

SHENANDOAH, Ia, Oct. l2-fSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The republicans at Coin
held monster meeting last night to hear the
present representative, Major Anderson, dis
cuss the question of the day, and to give an
account Of his stewardship in the two years
he has served as representative. Delegations
from Norwich, Blanchard, Northboro and
College Springs were present. From the
frequent applause with which his remarks
were greeted, it would seem that the ma jor
has not lost in popularity in this portion of
the Eighth district Old settlers at Coin
say this was the largest and most enthusi-
astic meeting of any kind ever held at Coin.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
THE CANADIAN CRISIS.
The Dominion Secretary OF State on
the Subject or Annexation.


MONTREAL, Oct. 12.-Ata dinner given to
Robert S. White, the newly elected member
Of parliament for Cardweil, last evening"
Hon. j. NJ. Chapleau, secretary of state, in
response TO the toast, The Federal Parlia-
ment," said:
Canada is now passing through crisis
clearly, coolly and wisely. In the United
States there is great excitement over their
election and politics. But, as an English
paper says, Canada has, given an example to
the world in the cool way she has taken it..
The United States 'trtsd- to frighten
her with . commercial union, an
nexation and unrestxfcked reciprocity,
but she was well before and
is better now and does not wish to change.
The diplomacy of the prstnier will be vim
dicated on November q, whichever party
goes in. While he DID uat desire TO dis
parage the United States. ~ would say that
II they were to annex themselves 70 Canada,
it would do them good. Parliament will do
its duty, for all thesa movements toward the
United States mean only one thinE-destruc-
tion to Canada's industries and whatever
she has striven for during the last ten
years. .s..l
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
BAD FIRE AT VALENTINE.
The Finest Business Block in TOwI
Entirely Destroyed.

VALENTINE, Neb., Oct. 12.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. IA great fire has been
raging here, but is now under control. The
finest business block In the town has been
burned out. The fire started at 0;20 in the
rear of E. McDonald's hardware store and
spread rapidly, burning E. Mcdonald s hard.
ware store, his large dry goods house; Shaw's
handsome block, in which were Shaws gen
eral store and residence; the United States
signal office, which is complete loss; God
kin & Wagners photograph gallery, Nc
Kean's shoe shop and Sparks Bank of Cherry
County The loss is estimated at SEQ, 900,
with but little insurance. Two cows were
burned in Shaws barn. Valentine has just
voted a system Of water works, but it is not
yet completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Republican Doctrine at North Platte.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Oct. 12.-tSpecial
Telegram to THE BEE. "A large and enthu-
siastic republican rally was held here to-
night, preceded with paraac by the Harr-
son fambeau club and the Harrison juvenile
club. The meeting was held in the court
house, which was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity. c. w. Bingham, Of Cedar Rapids,
Ia, was the first speaker, and addressed him
self particularly to the protection democrats,
admonishing them during the course of his
speech that their duty was to vote for Harri-
son. Much enthusiasm was manifested
throughout the entire speech. Able speeches
were also made by Major Bixter, Judge
Church and John l. Nesbtt.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Nebraska and Iowa Pensions.

WAsHISGToN, Oct. l2.-ISpecial Telegram
10 The BRR, Pensions granted Nebraskans
Increase-John S. Stanley, Nora; Francis D.
Weber, South Omaha; Josiah Kiser, Johns
town; James Balston, Falls City.
Pensions for Iowans: Original invalid.
Greenfield, Sidney; Peter Rice, Des Moines.
Increase-James Furnace, lie Grande
August Wyckman, New Hampton, John
Wilson, Leon; jacob A. Cozad, Spring Val
ley; Joseph Schlecht, Green Island; Fred
erick Cubble, Bally Clough. Reissue-Eli
Ranney, Ccnteryille; John p. Carpenter,
Can .ield. George w. Tatton, Climax.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Reno Tries to Suicide.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. 12.-tSpecal Tele-
gram TO The BEE Major Marcus Reno at
tempted TO commit suicide here last night,
He placed revolver in his mouth and was
about TO pull the trigger when friend
grasped the weapon and prevented him. The
cause Of Major Reno's rashness is attributed
to domestic troubles. A few days ago an
order of the court was granted directing
him to pay $50 month for his wife's sup
port. He has since told his friends that his
income is hardly that much. He now
threatens to kill his wife and himself and he
is being closely watched.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
A POStOfIiCe Robbed.

ST. LOUIS, Oct IA special from Hous-
ton, Tex, says that about 80 this morning
two men entered the postoftice here, forcibly
gagged and drupgcd the night clerk and
went through the pouches Just brought in
from the through trains from New Orleans
and the east and San Antonio ana the west.
1t is not known how much money the thieves
secured. All Roberts, the clerk, has not re.
covered consciousness.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Edgar's Canning Factory.

EDGAR, Neb., Oct 12-lSpecial to THE
BEE. The canning factory of this place is
about closing for the year, putting up It's last
cans Of tomatoes. Preparations had been
made to put up $4,000 cans of tomatoes, but
on account of the dryness Of this section and
the newness Of the business to tomato rails
ers they have still on hand 81 900 empty cans.
For Il like reason the pickle factory has only
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
A Big Fire Raging,

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Oct. l3.-At 115 this
morning a fire broke out in the Vandalia rail
way freight depot in East ST. Louis, and be-
fore the fire department from this side could
reach the scene the depot was doomed and
the fire had spread to adjoining buildings, in,
cluding hotel filed with people. A second
alarm is now being sounded and engines are
hurrying from this side TO the conhagration
East st. Louis has no organized fire depart
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
A Rally At Stromsburg.

STRoMsBuRo, Neb, Oct. i2.-[Special to
THE BEE. 1.-THE republicans Of Stromsburg
and the surrounding region held a grand
rally and torchlight procession here last
evening G. l.. Atkinson, of Lincoln, and
G. L. Waldo, OF Ulysses, addressed a large
audience at the opera house. This COM
munity is intensely republican, and wide
awake as to the interests at stake next No
vember, and will poll large vote for Har-
rison and Morton.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
The St. Joseph Right of Way Suit.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Oct l2.-[Specal Tele-
gram to The BEE. Judge Spencer rem
dered his final decision in the Chicago, st.
Paul s. Kansas and Kansas City, st. Joseph
& Council Bluffs right of way controversy
granting the request of the former for the
use of the latter's track into the city and en-.
abling the road to get to the union depot
The Diagonal will not build its line further
until next spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Rurglars at Arlington.

ARLINGTON, Neb., Oct. ~ Especial 10
THE BEE, burglars broke open four of the
leading business houses here last night, TAX.
ing supply of guns and small arms from the
hardware store OF John Hamming, a fur
overcoat from j. l.. Blessings harness shop,
a supply of cigars and whisky from ".
Hsnsen's saloon and about IS in small change
from the Arlington meat market. The total
loss was about Sl25. There is no clew to the
robbers as yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Resulted in a Draw.

NEBRASKA CITY, Oct. H. Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. THE school case, which
has long interested the citizens of Palmyra
wherein Miss Gallup, teacher, sued the
board of directors for salary and wages for
being discharged before her term expired,
has been decided in court here against the
lady, but the board must pay all the costs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Whitfield will Not Withdraw.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Oct. 12.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Rev. Wilmot Whitfield,
prohibition candidate for congress in this
district, to-day states that he will not with
draw as a candidate. He also states that the
bishop instructed that he should withdraw
either as candidate or as presiding elder of
the Methodist church.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
RlOTOUS MINERS.
"A Georgia Coal Operator Killed BY
Strikers.

ST. LOUIS, Oct IA special from Macon,
Mo-, says that Thomas Wardell, wealthy
coal mine operator, was killed at Bevier this
afternoon by striking miners during riot.
Nearly all of the mine owners have engaged
new men, and these have been coming In
from abroad for several days past. This
action OF the operators greatly incensed the
strikers, who are bitter in their expressions
against their former employers, especially
Wardell. Threats have been made by the
strikers against the new men, but there was
no violent demonstration until to-day, when
some Of the new men were set upon by the
strikers and general battle followed. Dur
ing the riot Wardell was shot and killed.
There is intense excitement at Bevier, and
fears are entertained of further bloodshed.
The sheriff and posse have gone to Bevier.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Letter Thieves in Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct l2.--Over a bushel Of
partly destroyed letters addressed to bust
ness firms OF the city were found on the
streets this morning. They had been rified
and were partly burned. 1t seems evident
that the letters were stolen by some one con-
noctcd with the postoffice, The postmaster
aud police are making an investigation.
This evening Shields, having recovered
somewhat from his drunken stupor, made a
full confession of guilt.
a clerk in the Office named John Shields,
recently appointed, has been arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Thc Dorsey.Weatherby Debate.

FREMONT, Neb., Oct. 12,-lSpecial to THE
BEE. THE outgrowth Of Congressman Dor
seys challenge sent to E. p. Weatherby, his
democratic opponent for political honors, to
debate the issues of the day. is the appoint
ment for the following meetings for joint
discussions: St Paul, Monday, October 90
Ord, Tuesday, October 90; Scotia, Wednes-
day, October "a Loup City, Thursday, Octo-
Der 25; Central City, Friday, October %
Columbus, Saturday, October 27.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
The Rock Island in Colorado.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Oct. l2.-Rail
laying on the Rock Ifland was completed to
this city to-day Work ceased within few
hundred feet of the Rio Grande track, and
the Rock Island rests at the foot of Pixies
peak. The citizens celebrated the event with
the firing of guns and ringing of bells. ~
grand banquet will be rendered the officers
Of the road by the board of trade on the Goth,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Restoring Passenger Rates.

DENVER, Colo, Oct. l2.-The first step
towards a restoration of passenger rates to
the east was taken by the Burlington late
this afternoon, The company posted a no.
tce on tho front of their passenger Office
that they would restore the rate on the 2lst
inst The Missouri Pacific aud Santa Fe,
for the present, al least. will stand by tha
cut rate. The Union Pacific, while non
committal, is disposed to follow the lead Of
the burlington,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
A Rally at Holdrege.

HoLDREGE, Neb., Oct 12.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE.l-A grand republican
rally was held here tonight. The Minden
Harrison and Morton club, comprised of
twenty ladies and sixty gentlemen, and the
the streets headed by the Holdrege cornet
band and the Holdrege martial band. Ex-
Governor DAVIS and Secretary Laws ad-
dressed the thousands assembled in language
at once eloquent and convincing. Congress
man Laird is billed for this city on the 18th.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
A Bad Police lnspector.

Boston, Oct. 12.-,Inspector Of Police
Mountain was arrested last night on the
charge of having received stolen property
knowing the same to be stolen. His arrest
was made in connection with two
others Thomas OBrien, clerk in the
employ of the Old Colony here, was arrested
for having stolen $3.50 worth of tickets.
O'Bren said he had sold to Mountain for
81 each all the tickets he had been able to
steal during the pasl two years.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Furnas County's Harvest Home.

HANDLEY, Neb, Oct. 12.-TSpecal Tele-
gram to The BEE. l-Furnas county cele-
brated her Harvest Home at Wilsonvlle to-
day and Governor Thayer addressed the as
semblage, which was composed Of about five
hundred people. The governor will speak at
Plattsmouth tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-13
Died BY His Own Hand.

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. l2.-ISpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. l-Colonel James Bell, ex.mem.
ber of the legislature from Rice county, and
former owner Of the townsite of the town Of
Larned, committed suicide yesterday. He
told his family that he was going to take a
nap, and, going TO his room, nothing was
seen or heard of him until O'Clock, when he
was found unconscious with an empty bottle
of laudanum by his side, He had changed
his clothing for his best suit and had delib-
erately planned the suicide.