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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
MURDERED By MEXICANs. -.
A Railway Official Shot and Robbed
of $1,000.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 15.-fSpecial Telegram
to TIE BEE. dispatches were received TO-
night by General Manager Robinson, of the
Atchison, Topeka 81 Santa Fe sroad, giving
details of the murder of Superintendent
George w. Richards at the Carthage mines
of the Atchison company. The superlntend-
ent was making the monthly payment of
wages to employees. While he was alone two
Mexican desperadoes gained access to the
Office and shot Richards, killing him instant
ly. They then captured all the cash in the
safe, amounting to over $1,000, and, taking
their horses, fled to the mountains. A posse
of miners on fleet horses is in pursuit, with
good prospects for capturing the desper-
ADDE'S. General Manager Robinson offers q
reward of 81, 500 for their capture.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
A NAVAL MARVEL.
The Armstrong; Build a Remarkable
Cruiser for Italy.

WsHINGToN, May l5.-With some inter
est the naval architects in Washington are
waiting further particulars of the perform
ance of the remarkable cruiser built in En-
gland by the Armstrong; She is named
Piemonte, and said to have made nineteen
and one, half knots under natural draft, and
over twenty-one knots with forced draft.
The vessel measures 2, 500 tons and carries
engines of IL, 500 horse power, nearly treble
the proportionate horse power of the
new gunboat Yorktown. From lnforma-
tion received it appears the hull of
ship weighs but $40 tons, and is of the light
est possible construction, verging closely on
weakness. The elements of safety and con-
venience, such as complete double BOTTOMS
ana handy coal bunkers, have been sacri-
feed for the sake of lightness, which ac-
counts in large measure for the wonderful
speed said to have been attained. Neverthe-
less, although the ship was built for the
Italian government, the British naval au-
thorities made strenuous but unsuccessful
efforts to purchase her from the builders.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
OLD FOR FIFTEEN MILLIONS.
Nine Divisions of the Wabash Road
Transferred Yesterday.
BURLINoToN's ANNUAL MEETING
A BombsheIi Exploded BY Report
President Ashley, OF the Wa
bash, Says the Road Owes
Over $Its,OOO,OOO.
The Minority Scheme B, aten.

CHICAGO, May 15.- Special Telegram to
The BEE. James +. Joy and President
Ashley, the Wabash Western purchasing
committee, this morning bought nine
divisions of the Wabash railway for s15,-
10000.
Last March, in Springfield, they bought
the Chicago division for $4,000, 900. Accord
ing TO the terms Of the decree rendered by
Judges Gresham and Jackson, the road was
sold first by divisions and then as a whole.
The sale bringing the most was to be the
legal one Master-in-C Chancery Bluford Will
son conducted the sale. The only bidders
were the Popper-Johnson syndicate, repre-.
senting the minority bondholders, and the
Wabash Western purchasing committee.
The Popper-Johnson syndicate were the sue
cessful bidders on the first three divisions,
as follows: Indiana division, 50 $50 900; Great
Western illinois avision) $3.50, 900; Dc
catur IL st. LOUIS, S4,00O,OO0 The Wabash
Western purchasing committee were the
successful bidders, cont ngelt on the
amount brought by the roads as n unit, Tor
the other divisions as foi!o US: Quincy ~
Toledo S500000; Illinois & Southern Iowa,
100000; Hannibal 81 Naples, S5O0,000 OHIO
division, So, $40, 595.6S; owo small branches,
100000; total, sl5,5io,5956s. The upset
price fixed In the decree was Sl5, 1886, 900, and
the sale thus made would have stood had
not James f. Joy bid SIS, $50, 600 for the road
as unit. There was no other bid and the
road was knocked down at the unit price,
President Ashley sand after the sale "The
amount brought by the sale Is to secure the
first and second mortgages on the Ohio
division, and the first mortgages on all the
rest. We have already issued and sold $34,
100000 fifty-year per cent bonds on the con.
solidated system. OF this amount S11, ,74l 900
will be used to pay off the first mortgage
bonds of the Wabash Western. This leaves
e22, 259, 900 mortgage on the line east of the
Mississippi. To this we will add $l4, ,000. 600
second mortgage fifty-year per cent bonds,
making total bonded Indebtedness of 1885,
259, 900 on the line east of the Mississippi To
this should, however, be added $4,000, 600
deDenture bonds, depending on the income
of the road. There are also s52 600 in
stocks
1.-THE minority bondholders made great
mistake In not accepting our 5 per cent
bonds in place of their z per cents, with in
terest to November, 1887. The bonds are
now selling at Il per cent premium, and
think will go to five and perhaps ten. They
are now worse off than if they had accepted
our offer, and it has cost us S4O0 900 more
than it would have otherwise done
I'VE will consolidate the Wabash railway
and Wabash Western into one system by
August |, and will probably call it the Wa
bash Railroad Company. The headquarters
will be in st. Louis and the consolidated sys
tenn will be under the present Wabash West
ern maunuement, >,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
NebrasSa and Iowa Pensions

WASHINGTON, May 15.-LSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. E.l-Penslons granted Nebras-
kans: Original invald-Charles Filing,
Christopher Hazelbacher. Increase-Edwin
d. Pettibone Alonzo p. Sharp.
Pensions for Iowans: Original invalid
Benjamin Il. Dodd, William Brayton, John
F. Simmons, John S. Johnson, Sanderson
Lyon (dcad). Asa Staley, William Walden,
John Hissong, James H. Fox, Samuel Beck
with, Abel Adams, William H. Brown, Mar
cel!us G. Mcclellan, Michael G. Plcken,
Henry Hoofnagle, John w. Anson Benjamin
f. Scott. Observation-Disclosures L. Cobb. Re-
issue and increase-Albion p. Hardy. Orig
inal, widows etc-Sarah A, widow of San
derson Lyon, Clarissa, widow of William
Beauchamp.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Tried Hard to Suicide.

DEs MONIES, Ia, May 15.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. IA special from Elkador
says that Monday night Swiss named
Godfried Muehljoler, living several miles
north on the Turkey river, determined to
kill himself and shot himself in the side
near the heart. This failed to kill, and he
put the revolver is his mouth and fred
and he still lived. Then he jumped into the
river, but didn't drown, and reached the
other side eXhaused. Here he was found
and medical aid was summoned. He re-
gained consciousness and told his story
To-day he was alive, with fair prospects o1
recovery.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Both Were Fatally Wounded.

DETROIT, Mich, May 15.-LSpecal Tclo-
gram to THE BEE, l-Sometime ago Mrs.
Peter Hartswell left her home at 2S7 First
street because of alleged cruelty on the part
OF her husband, and went to live with her
father, William Smith, produce dealer.
Hartswell attempted to persuade his wife TO
return home, but her father objected. This
angered Hartswell and he threatened ven-
geance. He met his father .in-law on the
street to-day and quarrel ensued. The
men fought until they were both exhausted
and then they drew revolvers ana began fir
ing. Several shots were fired, and when the
combatants were separated 1t was found that
both were fatally wounded.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Dickinson Saws He won't Accent

SIOUX CRY, Ia, May 15.-lSpecial Tele-
gram TO The BBE.l-Assistant Manager
Dickinson came in with other Union Pacific
officials on special train, at half past 10
O'Clock, tonight, to arrange final details for
opening the new Norfolk line, next Sunday.
Mr. Dickinson denied emphatically that he
had accepted the management OF the Omaha
stock yards The question was put, "Will
you accept"
mo SIR" he replied. II shall not am
in the railroad business and shall not leave
1t under any circumstances" MIR. Dickin-
son added that he had not formally been
offered the management Of the Omaha STOCK
yards.
There has been some talk about it, he said
but nothing definite or formal, nor was he
considering the matter at all. The Union
Pacific party leaves here tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The Black Hilis Returns,

LEAD CITY, Dak., May 15.-TSpeclal Tele-
gram to THE BEE. l-Complete returns of the
election held yesterday, assure the confir-
nation of the Sioux Falls constitution in the
Third district, which comprises the Black
Tho delegates elected are as follows: First
district, Sanford Parker, v. T. McGilli-
cuddy, republicans; G. L. Wood, democrat; I;
Third district, ID. Corson, w. s. O'Bren, re-
publicans. and G. M. Thomas, democrat;
Second district, S. A. Wheeler, republican !;
John Scollard and Thomas Thompson, demo-
Gratis.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The River IIanders.

Fort DODGE Ia, May 15.-lSpecal Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Great interest is mani
Tested here, particularly among hundreds of
river landers, in the proceedings of the
grand jury in Webster county. which is at
present lnves tigating the charge of con-
spiracy preferred by land owners against
seventeen settlers who organized to work
farms from which evictlons were made. Hun
dreds of witnesses have been subp9naed.
The grand jury has been working on the
case for more than a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
National Editorial Association.

CINCINNATI, O., May l5.-The executive
committee of the National Editorial associa-
tion met in this city to-day, with twenty
members present, including President
BetJes, of Arkansas, and Secretary Fletch-
er, of Illinois The next meeting of the
ASSOCIATION was set for Detroit from August
81 to 80. Eleven papers will be prepared
upon topics of general interest to the news
paper profession by delegates from the vari-
ous states.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Wb;,eIaw Reid Received.

PARIS, May 15.-Whitelaw Reid, American
minister, was received by the minister
of foreign affairs, to-day. President Carnot
will receive Reid at the end of the week.
The new minister will present his creden-
tials to the president of the republic early
next week. Mr.. George w. Smalley, the
London correspondent of the New York
Tribune, has taken apartments at the Hotel
Meurice, and is acting secretary to Minister
Reid. Mr. Smalley will be appointed first
secretary of legation at Paris, in place of M.
Viguaud
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
MARSHAL JONES In DISFAVOR
1t is Said His Dismissal Will Soon
Be Ordered.
THE GOVERNMENTS FINANCES.
A Statement by the Senate and
the House Committees - Judge
jerks Resignation Accepted
BY tho President.


WASHINGTON, May 15.-The Star tonight
says; "The Encouragement saw the presi-
dent about half past 2 o'clock. He said, on
coming out, that no action had yet been taken
upon Marshal jones' report. 1t is under
stood, however, that Jones' explanation is
far from being satisfactory, and that his dis
missal is soon TO be ordered"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May 15.-fSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. l--Charles Thornton, son
of the notorious Hannah Thornton, at
tempted suicide this afternoon by hanging,
but was cut down in time to save his life.
Domestic trouble WAS the cause. This is
Thornton's third attempt.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Firemen Tournament Rates.

DEs MONIES, Ia, May l5,-[Special Tcle-
gram to TIE BEE The railroad commits
sioners made decision to-day that, in view
of their services to the public, the railroads
might If they chose, carry all volunteer fire.
men TO the state tournament free OF charge.
They say that no public interest will suffer
by stretching the law TO this extent. This
decision will greatly increase the attendance
at that tournament next month.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The stnte Debt Wiped Out.

Dies MONIES, Ia, May 10 Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. State Treasurer Twom-
bly, to-day issued call for sos, 900 Of out
standing state warrants, u be redeemed
June 25. This call covers the last dollar of
floating Indebtedness, and wnen these war
rants are taken up the state ST Iowa will not
have u dollar of interest bearing debt.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Tie Wea,ber Ind,cntions.

Nebraska: Light rain; easterly winds, be-
coming variable; slightly warmer in south
east portion.
Iowa: Light showers; easterly winds, be-
coming variable; warmer in northwest por.
ton; stationary temperature In southeast
portion.
Dakota: Light showers: slightly warmer;
easterly winds, becoming variable.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
WESTERN PACKING INTERESTS.
The Movement OF Hogs Very Con-
siderably Enlarged.

CINCINNATI, May Is Especial Telegram
to THE BEE. l-To-morrow's Price Current
will say: The movement Of hogs has very
considerably enlarged showing an impor-
tant gain for the week as compared with the
previous week and year ago. Western
packing returns aggregate A5,000 hogs for
the week. against 100000 last week and
195, 900 for the corresponding time last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
PROCTOR Satisfied.

WASHINGTON, May l5.-Sccretary Proctor
has returned here from his western inspec-
tion trip. He is satisfied with the results Of
his observations. In IA few days the secre-
'tary will visit West Point. He saws the sub
iect of issuing proclamation Of amnesty to
deserters has not been discussed or consid-
cred by the president and himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Father Eyan Test;fes.

LONDON, May 15,-Father Egan testified
before the Parnell commission today. He
said the leading men of Loughrea belonged
10 the branch of the league in that district.
No serious crime had been committed from
the time of the formation Of the Loughrea
branch of the league until IL was suppressed,
except the murder Of Policeman LINTON
This murder had been condemned at the
meeting OF the league, and witness had de-
nounced IL from his church.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Five Brisands Hanged.

SOFIA, May l5-FIve brigands wcre
hanged in the court yard OF the prison here
to-day. They were led separately TO tho
scaffold and were hanged in succession,
Each man was enyeloped in bag passed
over his head and reaching TO the waist,
Their struggles were prolonged several min
utes. The mob broke through the Gordon
surrounding the Jail and the police had great
difficulty in keeping them from the scafold.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The Tacoma TRAGEDY.

TACOMA, w. IT,, May l5.--To-day, another
body was recovered from the debris Of tho
wrecked building, that of George M. Bell,
carpenter. Bell makes the fifth person who
lost his life by the accident. or the seven
wounded, it is expected that two or three
cannot recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Urging Captain Bourke's Promotion

WASHINGTON, May 15.-TSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. IA local paper says: "Sena-
tor Henderson and Representative Connell
called at the white house to-day to present
and recommend Captain John Bourke for
promotion to the adjutant-general's corps:
Captain Bourke has made gallant record
as an Indian fighter under General Crook
His friends consider that he has won a posi-
tion in the acknowledgements department..
Captain Bourke has many opponents for the
single vacancy, which will occur upon the
retirement of Adiutant-Ge Drum and
the consequent promotion in the corps.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Calling ON Secretary Window.

WASHINGTON, May ia large delegation
of miners and smelters from the west ap-
peared before Secretary Window and Assist
ant Secretary Michener to-day tor hearing
touching the ruling of the treasury depart
from Mexico,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Manderson,s Horse RUNS Away,

WASHINGTON, May 15.-GSpecial Telegram
to The BEE.l-The familiar little yellow
horse belonging to Senator Manderson,
which the senator had left standing in front
and collided with II. o. Holtzman's carriage
and buggy belonging to II. Smyth badly
damaging them both. No one was hurt but
Senator Manderson's buggy was completely
demolished.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Hawkeyes for Dakota.

PIERRE, Dak., May 15.-. Special Telegram
to THE BEE. l-To-night's train was filled
with excursionists from Des Molnes, Ia,
coming to Pierre to look up the Sioux reser-
walton matters, in connection with its OPEN
ing this summer. They were met at the
depot by the Capital City band and escorted
around the city in buggies by the board of
trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Closed hx The Sheriff

RED OAR, Ia, May 10. Especial to TUE
BEE. William Iliener, dealer in dry goods,
gave his wife and some other relatives "a
chattel mortgage OH his stock, yesterday.
The mortgage was closed by the sheriff at
once, and the store is shut up. The mort
gage is for a little over $1,000; assets un-
known.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16

proposition TO consolidate with the "Bia
Four" system. OF 10000 shares, 122, ,033
were voted, all being in favor Of consoli-
dation.
A similar meeting was held at Indianapo.
lis today of the stockholders of the Cincn-
natl, indianapolis, st. Louis & Chicago and
the indianapolis & St. Louis line, at which
q majority OF the shares were also voted in
favor of consolidation.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Montana Doubtful.

HELENA, Mont, May 1.-THE returns of
yesterdays election are too incomplete to
determine the exact membership of the con-
sttutional convention. The returns, as far
as received, indicate very close contest,
with the chances i'll favor of the democrats
by a narrow majority. The labor member
from Jefferson county may have the casting
vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The Logan Monument Bill.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 15.-The house.
to-day, passed a bill appropriating $4,000 for
a monument TO John A. Logan. There was
considerable wrangling, and the measure
passed by a very small majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Crops in Cunning County.

WEST POINT, Neb,, May l5.-ISpecial to
The BEE. IA heavy rain visited this part
Of the country last evening Corn Is all
planted, and this rain will send it right
along Small grain was beginning TO suffer
from the dry weather. but will be a bounti-
full crop If nothing happens from now on.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
A Young woman.s Sad Flight,

RAHwAR, N. j., May ia young woman
of about twenty-four years. apparently
stranger in the city, was found in dying
condition at the lower end of Main street,
near the river bank, this morning. She was
too weak TO give any information. She shows
evidence of having been violently assaulted.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION =.

eight Hundred Pounds OF Powder
Blow Up In n Mine.
SALT LAKE Cry, Utah, May 15..-ISpecial
Telegram to The Bee Eight hundred
pounds of powder exploded at IL o'clock to
day, at the Anchor tunnel, Park City. The
surrounding buildings were entirely demol-
ished, and the main shaft considerably dam
aged. The powder caught from u candle
dropped by one of the shaft bosses. Two
men wer near al the time, but succeeded in
escaping, as the powder blazed up short
time before the explosion took place. The
loss will amount to several thousand dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Lincoln Sails,

New York, May 15.-Among the passen
gers who sailed on the new Inman steamer,
City of Paris, this afternoon, were Robert
r. Lincoln, United States minister to the
court of St. James and his family.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
SUICIDE OF A PROMINENT MAN.
General Anderson, Well Known in
Railroad Circles, Kills HIMSELF

General Anderson, Weii hnOwp IN
Railroad Circles, Kills Himself
PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-Adna Anderson,
aged sixty, of New York, committed suicide
by shooting, in his room at the Lafayette
hotel last night. No motive for the deed is
known.
known railroad men in this country. He en-
tered the railway service as u chain man on
the New York, New Haven 81 Hartford rail-
road twenty years ago. Since that time he
has been connected with nearly every road
in the country in various capacities, but
chiefly as chief engineer and superintendent.
In 1866, he was chosen as second vice-presi-
dent of the Northern Pacific railroad com.
pany, remaining there until January /, 1883
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Cathedral Dedication at Peoria.

PEORIA, May 15.-St. Mary's cathedral,
which was completed lately at cost of
81, 100000 was dedicated to-day. There were
over one hundred priests present, from all
over the state, aside from Archbishop Fee
han, of Chicago, and Bishop Cosgrove, of
Davenport. The bishops residence adjoin-
ing the cathedral cost $4,000
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
A British ship Wrecked.

LONDON, May l5.-The British ship Altmore,
from Sydney, N. S. W., April s, for San
Francisco, has been wrecked at Neral island in
the south Pacific. The captain and portion of
the crew have landed at Leynka. The first
officer was drowned and the boat containing
the remainder OF the crew ana passengers is
missing
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
ntPresents His Credentiuls.

VIENNA, May 15.-The emperor to-day
gave an audience to Mr.. Lawton, the retir-
ing United States minister, who presented
his letters OF recall. Afterward the emperor
received Colonel H. ID. Grant, the new minis
ter, who presented his credentials.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The Missouri AWAY Down.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May l5. Especial Tele :
gram to The BEE.I-The Missouri river at
this place is five inches below the lowest
water mar k, and still falling. This will ne
cessitate the fixing of new low water marx,
which has not been done for many years.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Damaged by the storm.

CRETE .Neb., May l5.-Special TO The
Bee. A heavy thunder storm visited this
locality last night and considerable damage
was done. Several houses were struck by
lightning, more or less demoralizing them,
but fortunately no Que was injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The Fort Wayne Road.

PIrTsnunG, May l5.--At the annual meet
hg Of the stock and bondholders OF tho
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago railway,
held here to-day, the report Of the board
showed a balance OF s2,7i3,000 The lessee
company paid part of the Fort Wayne com
pany's rental Of s3, l59. 600. leaving deficit
10 tho operating company OF $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Steamship Arrivals.

At Philadelphia-The Prussia, from Glas-
gov; the Gluckauf, from Bremen; the Per-
sian Prince, from Carthagena.
At Bremen-The Dresden and Wilkommen,
from Baltimore.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Died From a RattIesnake Bite.

CHAMBERLAIN, Oak, May 15.-TSpecal
Telegram to THE BEE. "A fve-year-old child
of farmer, living six miles north of this
city, was bitten by rattlesnake, yesterday
afternoon, and was Immediately brought to
town, but it was too late. After suffering
terribly for twelve hours, he died.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
aaIe,s Iniuries Not SERIOUS.

Los ANGELES, Gala, May 15.-fhe doctors
attending Senator Hale state that the in.
juries he sustained in the railway collision
near San Jose are not serious, but that the
sprain was severe.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
The Fire Record.

BLooMINeToN, ILL.,, May ia fire at
Stanford this morning destroyed Henry
Linebarger's elevator, with 5000 bushels of
oats, a number Of corn cribs, and other prop
erty TO the value of $40, 500; insurance about
half
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
FntnlDynami,e Exnlosion.

IsnrEMISs, Mich, May l5--By an explo-
sion Of dynamite at tile Osceola mine, to-day,
four Austrian miners were terribly injured.
Two may die.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
After the ARIZONA Robbers.

WAsHISGToS, May l5.-The attorney-gen-
eral has authorized the marshal OF Arizona
TO offer a reward OF $500 each for the arrest
and conviction OF the robbers of Paymaster
Wham.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Judce Jenks' Resignation.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The president has
accepted the resignation of Judge jerks as
solicitor.general of the department of JUS
tIce, to take effect to-day. Judge jerks will
be retained in the service of the government
as counsel in telephone cases.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Rough. Twenty-threc Rounds.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May ia twenty.thres-
round prize fight came OF In this city last
night between Billy Welch. of buffalo,
aud Jack Smith, Of Toronto, aud was woS
by the former
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
Editor William w. Harding Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-Wiliam w.
Harding, for many years proprietor and pub
Usher of the Philadelphia Enquirer, died at
his residence, tins morning from complics-
tion of diseases.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-16
School Houses I'm Pierre.

PIERRE, Dak., May 15.-I Special Telegram
to THE BEE. Ground was, to-day, broken
on the sites of three new brick school houses
in Pierre, which together will cost when
completed, S35, 900. They are to be finished
this summer,