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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Says the Widow Popped

GALENA, Ill.,, May l6.TSpecial Telegram
to TuE BEE Samuel Cunningham, the
wealthy aged bachelor of thus city who was
sued BY the seventy-year-old Widow Lehr
mann yesterday for $4,000 damages foi
breach of promise, in an interview to-day
said the widow popped the question to hin
nc less than three or four times when he
visited her house. He asserts she is after
his money, and that his attorney will shatter
her case. The Widows lawyer, however
says he will produce witnesses who will
swear TO the truth of the widows clam, anC
that Cunningham deserted her because ms
miserly disp Jstion led him 10 fear the cos
of supporting her.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Dakota Supreme Court Doings.

YANKToN, So. Oak, May Especial
Telegram to The BEE, lin the supreme
court, to-day argumentsi were heard in the
case of the Territory of Dakota, defendant, VS.
Curtis E. Pratt, plaintiff in error. The at
torney for the defendant is the attorney
general, and for the plaintiff II. G. and I. J.
Walsh. The following attorneys were ad
mitted to practice: W., l.. Wilkes, of DE
Smet; Frederick yol,rath, Hu ron; A. E.
Hitchcock, Mitchell; Bion A. Dodge, Mil
bank; Il. N. Hassell, Redfield; John Coch-
rane, Grand Forks: Albert H. Orvis, Scot
land; Edwin Greene, Fargo.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
The Supreme Court Vacancy.

WAsHINGToN, May 16.--fSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. lin well informed circles it is
accepted as fact that the presidents in
tention is to fill the existing vacancy on the
bench of the supreme court by the
appointment of General Miller. Those
in position to know, assert that
the president will not announce the ap-
pointment until next fall, after the reas-
semDling of the court Secretaries Tracey
and Noble are spoken of for the attorney
generalship, but whether either is to be
transferred, the vacancy will certainly
have been filled in the cabinet, and
the name most prominently heard in connec-
ton with the vacancy is the name of First
Assistant Postmaster-General Clarkson.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
LUNACY FOLLOWS LOVE.
Guests ut st. Louis Hotel Terrorized
by Maniac.

ST. LOUIS, May 16.-This morning, wild
shrieks were heard proceeding from the
third story of the Hotel Barnum, and a
crowd soon gathered in front of the house.
The excitement was increased by the appear
ancc Of patrol wagon, and shortly after
three policemen emerged from the hotel
bearing between them the struggling figure
of a man, covered with a blood-stained sheet.
The cause of the commotion was a man
named =. f. Kirk, Of Jacksonville, ILL.,, who
was seizeu with violent fit of insanity dur
ing the night Kirk took Il room at the hotel
at 12 80, and an hour later the guests were
startled with loud crash as of breaking
glass. Demoniac yells followed, and no
liceman went to the room, where a terrible
sight was revealed. The man was com
pletely nude, and with blood pouring from
more than twenty ragged gashes He was
rushing about the room, screaming and beat
ing the walls A love affair, in which Krl,
was disappointed, is supposed to be the cause
OF his insanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
CattIe I'm Wynminn.

boutwell,, Wyo,, May l6,-lSpecial to
TnE BEE.l-rhe calf crop is unusually large
this year and stocks are in good condition.
The horse roundup, preparatory TO the gen
eral cattle roundup, took place last week,
and the latter will begin about May 10, near
the Nebraska line and work west. Con-
siderable small grain has been put in in this
part of the territory, this spring, which
proves that farmers are bound to occupy the
rich land in the valleys.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Presbyterian Genera, Assembly

New YoRK, May l6.--The l0lst annual SEES
sion OF the general assembly of the Presby-
terian churches began this morning. About
five hundred delegates are present from all
over the country. The retiring moderator,
Rev. DR.. C, l.. Thompson, opened the session
by q sermon. At 4 p. m. Charles A Dicley,
of philadelphia, William Roberts, of Chi
cago, and j. M. Worral, of New York, were
nominated 10 the office of moderator. DR..
Roberts was elected by 53 majority. He was
inducted to Office and a recess had till even.
ing. The evening session was devoted to the
administration Of the sacranent OF the Lords
SuDnor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Yankton to Have a New Hotel.

Telegram to The Bee l-All the stock has
been taken to buy and remodel the Morrison
house, of this city. 1t will cost $50, 900 when
completed, and be first class in all appoint
ments. Holiday, the keeper of the house,
is given S5. 900 to relinqush the lease. The
hotel will occupy one-fourth of a block,
have nine store rooms, elevator, office and
other appurtenances on the ground floor, and
200 rooms for guests. When completed it
will surpass anything in Dakota.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Classification of Lead ore.

WASHINGTON, May l6-The hearing in re-
gard to the classification Of lead ore was con-
tinued before Assistant Secretary Tichenor
at the treasury department, to-day. Argu'
ments were made in support Of and against
the present ruling under which lead ore
mixed with silver ore of greater value, is ad-
mi,ted free. Prof Gray, Of Yale college
Mr.. White, OF New Mexico, Judge Mccain
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
NORTHWESTERN Nxtension Claimed. q

PIERRE, OAK, May To- Special Telegram
to The BEE. "A special train has made two
visits to Pierre in the last two days, having on
board S.. Sanborn, general superintendent,
andP Hollenback, assistant, with G. c..
Wheeler, all Northwestern officials. Theidea
strongly prevails, from this fact and other in
formation had, that the Northwestern road is
making arrangements to at once build
through to the Hills in anticipation of the
reservation opening this summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Miss sannerson's Great Success.

PARIS, May l6.-lSpec,al Cablegram TO
The BEE l-Massenet's new opera, "Esclar-
mode" was produced at the Opera Comique
last evening. Miss Sibyl Sanderson, an
American, took the leading role and achieved
success. President Carnot, the composers
Reyer, Delbes, and Godard-and numero us
stars, including Nilsson, Melba and Duvi-
vier, were among the audience Miss San.
derson's voice is not of great volume, but 1t
is of the utmost purity and sweetness She
astonished the audience with the ease with
which she took difficult passages and the
critics predict IA great future for her Pres
ident Carnot complinonted Masscnet at the
close Of the performance.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Samoan Pensioners Filing Claims.

WASHINGTON, May l6.-Applications for
pensions are beginning to come in at the pen
sion office from widows and dependant rela-
tives of officers and men who lost their lives
in the recent naval disaster at Samoa. The
widow ofCaptainSchoonmak filed her claim
q few days ago. and it has been submitted to
the proper division for allowance. Her pen
sion will amount to $50 per month. To-day
q colored woman, whose son was employed
on one of the lest vessels. appeared at the
pension Office and filed her claim for pen
cin
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Receiver Dudley Rctires.

CHICAGO, May l6.-T. f. Dudley, Of the
Central Iowa railroad, appeared in Judge
Gresham's court this morning and an
nounced that the affairs of the road had been
turned over to the officials of the recon
structed company, under the title of the
Iowa Central railway company, and asked to
be relieved from his duties as receiver He
made affidavit that all accounts as rendered
by him We're correct and he was discharged.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
The Beautiful al Deadwood.

DEADwooD, OAK, May l6.-LSpecIal Tele'
gram to THE BEE. Snow in mild form
has been falling greater portion of the day,
and this evening the pine trees on the hill
sides presented a scene of indescribable
beauty The cleanup from the Uncle Sam
mill, a large gold brick, was brought over,
to-day, for shipment east. The result of the
half months run was very satisfactory.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Presidential Appointments.

WASHINGTON May 16.-The president
made the following appointments to-day:
Solomon Hirsch, of Oregon, minister to
Turkey; Clark E. Carr, minister resident
and consulgeneral to Denmark; Henry w.
Severance, of California, onsul-general at
Honolulu; John Jarrett, of Pennsylvani a,
consul at Birmingham; Thomas III. Sher-
man Of the District of Columbia, consul at
TiverpOOl.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
The Weather Indications.

For Nebraska: Local rams, except in the
northwest portion, fair, northerly winds,
slight changes in temperature, except in the
northwest portion, warmer.
For Iowa: Light rams and cooler, except
in extreme northwest portion, fair and
warmer
For Dakota Light showers in northwest
portion fair in southwest portion, slightly
warmer, northwesterly winds, becoming
variable. ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
IMPENDING FREIGHT WAR.
Differential Rates Abo ut to Be Done
Away With.
THE ALTON MEANS BUSINESS.
Resumption of Control by the Iowa
Central-Another Road for
Omaha-Fighting over the
Oregon Company.
The Centra, Traffic Association.

CHICAGO, May 16-[Spacial Telegram TO
TIE BEE.-It is the belief of all railroad
men in Chicago, outside the Central Traffic
association, that that association or ma
jority of the lines are determined to abolish
differentials. This was half confirmed by
the expressed wish Of the Vanderbilt lines
and by the refusal OF the association officials
to deny that such action is contemplated.
A railroad man interested SAID: take
dressed beef for instance. The weak lines
have been using differential rates and as q
consequence are capturing nine-tenths of the
business. We simply reached point where
we could not stand it any longer, and refused
to make any further differentials on dressed
beef. l hope we can abolish all differentials." )"
The speaker acknowledged that on even
rates the strong lines, unprotected by pool,
would be worked to the wall. lie claimed,
however, that the present diffcrential
system was equally unjust to the
strong lines. He believed, as do all railroa d
but said that any rate made by any road
would be met In the dressed beef business.
II will be remembered that, as a result of
like action, last year, the Erie reduced the
dressed beef rate below 6 cents, from Chi
cago to New York. The Chicago &s Atlantic,
the Erie's western connection, had not heard
from the Erie this afternoon The stronger
western roads are also considering the abol-
ishment of differentials. The Alton has
taken advanced ground on the question, and
is on record as saying 1t will carry pas
sengers or traffic at any rate made by q com
peting road.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
The Alton Wants Lower Rates.

CHICAGO, May 16,-ISpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. THE application for the estab-
lishment of l0.cent lumber rate from Chi
cago to Missouri river points, made by the
Alton, was, to-day referred to the executive
board by the general managers Of the Inter
state Commerce Railway association. The
decision Will be rendered within ten DAYS,
No matter what the decision will be, the
Alton will make the rate.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
second Glass Sleeping Coaches.

CHICAGO, May 16.rne Question of charges
for accommodations in second class sleeping
cars or coaches furnished for that purpose
between Chicago, st. Louis and Missouri
river points, which has caused good deal of
contention among the railroads, was definitely
settled to-day. At meeting of the Western
States passenger association all lines agreed
to charge the same rates for this class
service as are charged by the Pullman for
accommodations in second class coaches.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
THE SIOUX RESERVATION.
Settlers Inclined to Await the Result
of the COMMISSIONS Work.

of the Commissions w Ork.
PIERRE, OAK, May 16.--[Special Tele-
granite The Bee The Published report of
one week ago from Washington that the in
terror department officials were inclined not
to molest the settlers who went on the Sioux
reservation and made peaceable settlement,
induced many settlers to go on the reserve,
pick out land, and start small improve
ment, but never going any further than this
towards settlement, always returning to
await further developments regarding the
Indians signing the treaty to open the land.
Late dispatches say, that Secretary
Noble has decided to take prompt
action towards the investigation
and removal of all settlers who have gone on
the reserve, but when the secretary goes
through all the red tape necessary to carry
out his intentions, he will find no settlers to
remove, as they have all gone off the land,
and are quietly awaiting the slow processes
reservation. Their numbers at Pierre are
constantly being swelled by many new arri-
walls each day, among them being many who
figured in Oklahoma, but the sentiment, in the
light of past experience, seems to be that 1T
is useless to make move for land on the
reservation until the SUCCESS of the Sioux
commission is assured, when, If at all, an at
tempt will be made to occupy the land before
the presidents proclamation opening the res
ervation. They believe the commission can
complete the work in sixty days, and
all are willing to settle down and
wait that long rather than endanger the
success of the commission by making rush
and exciting the Indians to hostility to the
measure. AS the Indians now stand, no OPP
position is known, and the settlers think 1t is
better to wait two mouths and be sure, than
to run a risk by premature settlement. Sec
retary Noble should withdraw the investiga-
tion now, for when the time comes to inves-
tigate he will find nothing to warrant such
action, as the Sioux reservation is alone in
the possession of the Indians and the proper
authorities, though many settlers have left
improvements on the land they expect to
hold when the time arrives
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
nunraYen Accents.

New York, May l6,-lSpecial Telegram to
The Br The New York Yacht club has
received letter from Lord Dunraven, ac-
ceding TO and agreeing with all requirements
regarding the Americas cup races, save that
he wants the races started ut "a given hour,
ana not NJ the discretion of committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Gas Omcers Chosen.

CIScISSATI, May 15.--The convention Of
gas manufacturers, now in session here to-
day elected officers for next year as followsi
President Il. }. King, Jacksonville, H.
vice-presidents, Charles II. Faben, jr., To-
ledo, Fred Egner, St. Louis; secretary and
treasurer, A. w. LittletOn, Quincy, Ill.
Among those chosen for the board OF direct
ors are j. I3. Howard, of Dubuque, Ia, and
Il. r. r., Runner, OF FreeporU, Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Rewarded for Killing a Tough.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, May l6.-Georgs
Ehler was fatally stabbed at the depot this
morning by Anton Maizer, German tray
eler, whom he and his crowd were beating.
Mazer acted in self defense. purse was
raised and be was sent on his way rejoicing.
Ehler was tough citizen,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
The n p,s New Manager.

CHICAGO, May 1G.-W. S. Mollen, general
manager of the Wisconsin Central has
been appointed general manager of the
Northern Pacific and all its leased lines.
Mr.. Mellen has been in the railway service
twenty years, beginning as an Office boy for
the Northwestern road IN this city. His
headquarters will be in ST. Paul.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
steamsnip Arrivals.

At Liverpool-The Palestine and Istria,
from Boston.
At Queens town--.he Adratic, from New
YORK.
AT Philadelphia--The Prussian, from
Glasgow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
A. Steamer Reportea Burned.

DULUTH. May 16-It is reported here that
the United Empire Sarnia line steamer,
was Ohrned. The report has not been ofti-
cially corroborated yet. The boat is a pas
senger steamer and valued at 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17

mon, and Senator Woolcott, of Colorado,
were the principal speakers, after which the
hearing was closed. Assistant Secretary
Tichenor says the question will be thor
oughly considered by the department. but
can not be docided for O month yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
The Omaha Il Yankton.

YANKToN, So. Oak, May 16.-iSpecal Tel
egram to THE BEE. James II. Teller, Off
cially connected with the Omaha'& Yankton
railroad, returned from the east last night
and says the road will positively be built
this year, and grading will commence next
month
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Nebraska and Iowa Pensions.

WASHINGTON, May l6.-lSpecial Telegram
TO THE bee. l-Pensions issued to Nebras-
kans Original invald-William II. Living
ston. Increase William Brings, Augustus
Allyn, James Dobbin, Joseph Land John II.
johnson. Jonathan j. Marvin, Benjamin S.
Collyer, William G. Welch, Stanford Clax-
ton, Henry G. Mechling, William j. Wilson,
Allison Crockett, James II. Haggard. Re-
issue-Henry ID. Root, Original, widows,
etc,-Mary S., mother of John V. Dates.
Pensions for Iowans: Original invalid
Samuel w. Johnson, Warren V. Barton
Henry Budde, Jacob Burris, Frederick
Kohlstad, Jonathan Anderson, George w.
Wilmer, James Mooney, Matthias Mount,
Lewis A. Engle, James Melder, John Brady.
Restoration aud increase-James Goodrich.
Increase William L. Keplnger Charles A.
Parsons, William II. Durham, Francis M,
carp, Perry Hodge, James w. McElavy,
Theodore ID. Day, Wm. j. Daley, Henry
Brown, Olender A. Salisbury, Christian
A. Salisbury, Christian Bauverly, Solomon
Gruber, John Baker, William G. Taylor,
Martin Keesler. John Chapn, Thomas
Hanna, Benjamin Vert. Reissue-Lewis y.
Niobb Joseph Coates, Leverett w. Usher.
Reissue and increase--Joseph Scholl.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
Oregon Transcontinental Troubles.

New YORK, May 16.-Judge Barrett, in the
supreme court to-day, heard arguments upon
the application of Elijah Smith and Edward
Bell to continue the injunction restraining
Oregon Transcontinental company and others
from issuing Sl0,OO0,000 additional stock of
the company, from guaranteeing dividends
on stock, and from pledging In any way s12,-
100000 of Oregon Railway & Navigation
company stock held by the defendant COM
pany. Counsel for the defendants read the
answer of Henry Willard and an affidavit of
his own.
Wizards affidavit stated he was president
of the Oregon & Transcontinental company
and expected to be reelected. He had sent
circulars asking for proxies to be used at the
annual meeting in Portland, June II, and
setting forth plan for the payment of the
foStlng Indebtedness by the issue of
Sl0,00O,000 of preferred stock with 6 per
cent dividend guaranteed by pledge of the
Oregon Railway 81 Navigation company
stock held by the company. Under the laws
of Oregon, he said, the issue could be made
by a majority vote of the stockholders This,
he thought was the most economical way of
raising the money. Nothing had been done
but what was necessary and proper
Opposing counsel asked for an adjourn
nent until tomorrow, which was agreed to.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17
MISCELLANEOUS,
NEEDLES DEFENSE.
He Says He Has NO Interest In Okla
hOma Lands.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The attorney-gen-
eral has received report from United States
Marshal Needless of Indian Territory, in re-
gard to the conduct of himself and deputies
at the opening of the Oklahoma territory
GAS far as l am concerned" )" he says, 81
have not entered any land or lands, town lot
or lots in the Oklahoma district and have no
interest, whatever directly, or indirectly,
near or remote, of any kind or nature in any
land or lot in the territory. In do dot know
positively as to my deputies, but have
had an intimation that one of them
has secured a town lot in Guthrie and one or
two have entered quarter section of land
piece. am not positive as to this, but will
at once ascertain the facts and report to you.
III there are any other violations of the law
by my deputies | have not heard of them. No
person or persons other than those reported
to you by me in my communication OF the
20th ult. had any authority from me to enter
the territory OH or before the 22d ult." Mar
shal Needles explains that he did not fully
investigate the action of his deputies because
TWO special agents of the land office have
been engaged for two weeks investigating
the whole matter. Their reports have been
sent to Washington, and he presumed that
tine Encouragement had been fully
advised in regard to them. In u post
script he says: 'If the statements
made by me and the report of the officers of
the interior department are not satisfactory
to you, should like a copy of the specitica-
tions filed in order that l may furnish the
testimony necessary to refute them l should
like to meet my accusers face to face before
you." Attorney General Miller said tnat it
was but just to Needles to say that the re-
ports of the special agent showed he had
helped them materially in their lnvestiga-
tions and that there was nothing to show he
had done anything wrong. The attorney
general added that he would expect Marshal
Needles TO make an investigation of the
action of hls deputies in entering lands.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17

road, we anticipate no radical change. Some
minor arrangements will be made, doubtless,
at the diroc ctors meeting on Tuesday next in
Boston,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-17

PpILApELPHA, May 16.-Colonel Frederick
Gerker, collector of internal revenue for this
district, died this morning of apoplexY.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-11-28
Let Them Answer.

We want to put few direct ques-
tions to the opponents of a Constitu-
tional Convention.
Are they in favor of perpetuating
indefinitely the system of intimida-
ton, ballot box stuliing, and occasion
al bloodshed by which white Demo
cratic supremacy has been in
large measure established and
maintained in Mississippi, thus sap
ping continually the morals of our
young men, instilling into them a
false idea of the principles of Repub-
lican government and building for the
future house founded on sandq
If not, with hostile National Re-
publican party constantly on guard
magnifying and parading these
wrongs (Which with us have
hitherto been cOndoned as nee
essary evils), and the negroes
becoming more intelligent and self
assertive each year, when will more
favorable time for remOdeling oul
Constitution and building on a right
foundation be reachedP
Are the conditions for holding a
Constitutional Convention any more
favorable now than they have been
any time since rs?
Isn't it fact that they are really
more unfavorable than at any period
since 70, and that they are likely to
become more and more so by post
ponement until fatal crisis is
reached!
We respectfully submit these in.
terrogatories to the Natchez Demo.
crat, the Columbes Index, the Yazoc
Sentinel and the Clarion Ledger, and
request frank, unevasive answer tc
all of them.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-11-28
Franklin Politics.

For two successive election years
the Democrats of Franklin county
have held old fashioned nominating
conventions, nominated DR.. A..
Nj. Newman as a candidate for
Representative and had a free race
for all other county Offices, and both
times there have been squabble
over the action of the cOnven-
ton, charges of sharp practice, and a
revolt in the party resulting in the
defeat of the nominee and the election
of Democrats who were run by their
supporters in the defiance of the action
of the conventions. The first success
full appeal to the people from the Con-
vention was made with DR.. w. l..
Godbold, and the second with Judge
7. A. Magee, whom it was charged
by their supporters had been unfairly
beaten out of the nomination. With
out expressing any opinion upon the
merits of the controversy i'll either
case, we respectfully suggest that it is
time for our franklin friends to have
an end of all such contests as these.
Let them adopt LiDcoln's plan in
future of dropping the old convention
system, have primary instead, nom
mate full ticket, and then unite as
one man and elect it. Meantime we
congratulate the good people of that
county that, inasmuch as they had to
have their splits in the party, they re-
suited each time in the election of a
Representative so eminently worthy
of their confidence and support as we
know Dr.. GodbOld and Judge Magee
to be. 1t may not happen so
again.