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Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
THE IOWA RAINBOW CHASERS
A Lively Contest on the Strength OF
Bare Possibility.
WANTS TO SUCCEED ALISON.
A Number of Candidates Have AL
ready Made Their Appearance
and More Arc Expected
to Follow.
The Allison succcssorship.

DES MoINEs, Ia, Jan. 9l-l Special Tole.
gram to THE BEE. The announcement that
Blalno had certainly been offered the pro.
mershtp of the next cabinet was received to-
day with very general satisfaction by Iowa
republicans Blame has always had the
friendship and admiration of the republicans
of this state, and they have very generally
felt that he ought TO be in the cabinet. As
one prominent republican expressed il,
"AuNthing that Blaine wants is mono too
good for him. As recognition of his great
services To the party, his splendid ability and
his prominence among republicans his selcc.
tion gives great satisfaction.
50 FAR as Mr.. AlisOn's selection is con-
ccrned, there is no difference of opinion, as
to his eminent ability and fitness for the
treasury portofolio. The republicans of
Iowa have always insisted that his states.
manship on financial matters, especially was
OF tho highest order but thoy are very
reluctant TO have him leave hls place in tho
senate, where he has had the nnuuestioncd
position OF influence and power and given
ms state representation that could not soon
be replaced by any other man. The question
OF ms successor prccpitatcs lively contest.
AS there Is no session of the legislature this
winter, the governor will have to appoint to
NIL the vacancy, and the appointee will have
one session TO serve, even If thero is no extra
session, as Mr.. Aliison's term does not ex-
pre- tlll March I, 1880 Every senator from
eastern part of the state, and undoubtedly
an effort will now bc made 10 have the west
ern part of the state represented. This fact
VIII operate seriously against Congressman
henderson, who lives in Dubuque, and who
would be formidable candidate
II he lived 200 miles further west.
Among the names of those from
whom the appointment may be made is that
OF eN-Gorernor Carpenter, of Fort Dodge
Editor George II. Perkins, of the Sioux City
journal; ex-Congressman Sapp, of Council
Bluffs, and cX-Congrcssman Henderson, of
Clarlndn. IL the legislature were IN session
Governor Larrabco himself would undOuht-
cdly be urged to the place, owing to his
strength with the anti.monopoiists. As few
people in Iowa believed that Allison would
give up his seat in the senate the disability
of successor has been very little dis ,ussed.
But candidates will undoubtedly multiply in
the next few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
The BrOwn Murder Trial.

MASON CRY, Ia. Jan. SO - special Tcle-
gram to The BEE The Brown murder
trial is growing more interesting, and the
court room does not begin to hold the crowd
OF those anxious TO hear the testimony. The
principal witness on the stand to-day WAS j.
ID. Graves, city marshal of Monticello Ho
stated that he saw the defen lant about 9 or
10 o'clock at night so iuto the Law o.tice of
WEIGH Il Wclch, at Monticello, aud heard
the conversation she had with her lawyer
Il was on the roof OF the shed" he said
"Mr. WEIGH told her he understood she
wanted legal advice. She said that she did
and that it was about the poisoning business
at Mason City. He asked her many ouos-
tions, but received few answers. She said
she was charged with murder. He
, asked her how she knew, and she
see. He asked her if the poison
was given in tea or bread, and she said,
They say it was given in water She said
she had bought poison and there was nothing
more she cared to tell him that night, and
made an appointment for Monday night. On
this evening, after talking the matter over,
he told her that it looked dark for her, and
she said yes, it did, but that there was no
eye witness, and they could not prove it, She
went down the back stains and out into the
alley and then home"
Witness testified that at the time of tho
sickness the defendant looked sick but that
she did not appear rs sick rs the other men,
bcrs OF the family. Carl Peterson, one of tho
hirci mon, testified that at the time Horny
fell into the river he recorded the exact Ian
guago used by Hiram. as he said for
the purpose of showing it TO him
to make him ashamed of himself. He said:
Tho defendant wrote me two letters while
she was visiting at her home in Illinois. l
answered one; her letter have lost"
Other witnesses testified as to any inn
proper intimacy existing between the de-
fendant and Jim Anderson. AS yet the
state has produced no crimnating evidence,
and it is the general opinion that while the
accused may be the one guilty, the evidence
is not such as to prove it. The letters writ
ten by Mrs. Brown to Mrs. Bessie Lake
were during the afternoon introduced Us evi-
denre
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

BURLINGTON, Ia, Jan. 90. Special Tce,
gram to TnE BEE. An old man named
Blind, who settled in Burlington IN 1885,
died this morning at Monmouth, H. While
in this city enc week ago Sunday Blind fell
whIio half intoxicated, and was carried by a
policeman moan adjacent store. A physi-
clan was summoned, VINO made partial OK,
animation, but concluded that no injury had
resulted, though it has since been developed
that his hip was broken. He was placed in
bed aud passed the night III intense pain,
without professional care. Next day he was
taken to Monmouth by relatives. This
morning he died, it IS alleged, Of the injuries
obtained in his fall here, and the neglect
that followed, ana the Illinois relatives, it is
understood, will sue the city and the physi-
clan who attended Blind for large damages
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
An Iowa City squabbIe.

Iowa CITY, Ia, Jan. 2S.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. The fight between the
gas company and the electric light company
of this city over tho ownership of the $50, 900
in gas stock hypothecated by j. X. Graves
in Chicago took new turn to-day Judge
Fairall ilen lengthy opinion, refusing the
motion 20 stay the annual election of direct
ors, and holding that under the peculiar
circumstances of the case the plaintiffs
remedy, il any. TO compel transfer of stock
on the company's books, was not in man
damus, but in equity. The plaintiff amended
his petition in the equitable ac tion by asking
an order of transfer and for temporary in
junction
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Thought In Rc uorscthieyes.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Jan. 29,-LSpecial
to THE BEE. I-Sherlf Grimes, of Johnson
county, Neb., passed through the city to-day
going to Hamburg, Ia., TO look after stolen
horse which disappeared from Tecumseh
several weeks ago, Yesterday four men
were arrested at Hamburg on the charge of
horse stealing, and seventeen horses were
found in their possession. They had one
team which was stolen from farmer named
Mobiles, living south of Hamburg. Three of
the men are brothers named Clark, and the
other gives the name of Johnson. They
claim to Oc a gang of horse traders.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
From Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb,, Jan 29.-Special Tee-
gram to TIE BEE. l-Oficers of the Wy
andotte railroad, from Kansas City, were
here to-day. The road is now completed from
Kansas City to the Nebraska line, and will
about June 1, make Beatrice the division
point and terminus for some time.
The building improvements in Beatrice for
1888 amounts to over S600,000.
Mr.. and Mrs John f.. Smith gave rec ep-
tion to 300 Beatric people tonight at th cir
handsome residence. The guests were en-
tertained with cards and dancing, aud w 18th
a sumptuous repast elegantly served.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

KEAHNEY, Neb., Jan. 29.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Articles of incorpora-
tion were filed to-day for the Kearney Elec-
trio railway company The incorporators
are: G. w. Frank, H. D. Watson, John ].
Bartlett, George A. Sherwood r. l.. Spen-
Ger, D. c. Jackson and c. NJ Rice Officers :
George w. Frank, president; H. d. Watson,
vice president; George Il. Sherwood, treas
urer; c. NJ Rice, secretary. The capital
stock Is 100000. This road is to be built at
once of standard gauge heavy rails, the cars
to be lighted by electricity; and tirst-class in
every respect. The road is to be belt line.
II will connect the Midway hotel with the
hotel on the lakes the cars running between
the two every twelve minutes Connection
will also be made with the Union Pacific and
b. & NJ railways.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
TIE WALLS FELL.
Another Disaster Follows the Fire
at Duluth.

at Duluth.
MINNEAPoLIs, Jan 29.-A Journal special
from Duluth at II rs a. IN. saws: The walls
of the burned opera house have just fallen,
crushing the wooden buildings adjoining and
burying number of people in the ruins
The frame building was occupied by Cham
berlain & Co., as book store. Chamber
lain, the proprietor, was buried in the ruins,
which immediately caught fire. One
other man is reported to be in the ruins, but
nothing definite is known. The fire at IL 20
was still raging and the whole block OF
frame buildings was threatened. The loss
up to that time amounted to $4,000. No
insurance.
The body of Elmer f. Chamberlain was
recovered after the fire was got under con
troll 1t is now thought that no other lives
were lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Exhum ed and Examined.

NORFOLK, Neb., Jan, 29-[Special Tele-
gram to Tue BEE For some days stories
have been ahoat with. regard TO Caroline
asylum, who died on Sunday, the 18TH.
and summoned jury, They proceeded to
the graveyard, and the body was exhumed
and examined. On account of sick patients
DR.. Long was obliged to go home, but will
return in the morning ana resume the inquiry
at II a, m 49,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
A BROTHERS.: Mad REVENGE.
Benjamin Skirman Shoots His Sis
tors Anesea seducer.
PRIZE FIGHT AT HASTINGS
Ed Young KNOCKS Out Lee Davis
After Four;eeni Hard Fought
Rounds Colonel Ham
mond indicated.


AUnrRN, Neb, Jan. 90 Special Telegram
to THE BEE, James NJ. Williams was shot
and killed by Benjamin Skllman at 1880
O'Clock tonight. Skiman is the youngest
brother of Rebecca Skilman, who, ii will be
remembered, charged DIR. Williams and DIR.
Fernland, in the Omaha courts, with abor-
tion. The trial of tho former was to be
called some time in February. Williams
was awaited in the the shadow of the Com
mercial hotel, and received the first bull
let, from 3S-calibre revolver in
the left hip, the victim clnched with
his assailant but was overpowered, and re-
ceived a second shot in the base of the brain.
Skillman is at large, but his father, mother,
and two sisters are IN care of the sheriff.
Considerable excitement prevails and u re-
ward of $3.50 is offered for the apprehension
of the criminal BY request of friends of the
deceased, the coroner has deferred holding
an inquest until tomorrow. The sister OF
the dead man is almost crazed with grief,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
A Eaithiess Lnyer.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb, Jan. % Especial
Telegram to The BEE. l+Lena Schrahl filed
a complaint in the police Judges Office this
morning, charging William Meyers with her
ruin A warrant was issued for the arrest
of the accused, but up TO the present time
the police have been unable to locate him. 1t
is though he has left the city. The girl is
not yet fifteen years old, while Meyers is
twenty seven.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Colonel Andrew J. Smith has been placed
on the retired list of the army, to date from
January %.
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mckee called on
Mrs. General Grant and her daughter, Mrs
Sartoris, and informally on a few other
friends.
Both houses of the Arkansas general as
sembly balloted for United States senator to
succeed James Il. Berry. The total vote
stood: Berry, 1903; Powell Clayton, IA; 9TH
ers scattering.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Smicide at Dubnumc.

DUBUQUE Ia, Jan. 29--lSpccial to The
BEE Last evening this city was startled
by the report of the suicide of Charles
Mayer, ir,, a wel-known and greatly liked
young man about thirty years OF age. HIS
father is one Of the travelling men connected
with Randall's wholesale leather house. The
young man borrowed q Winchester rifle
from one of tho firm, and placing the muzzlo
against his stomach, pulled the trigger with
his foot. The ball came out at the spine and
Dasscd through plate glass window and
across Main street He died ia five minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Mysterious shooting at rccumseh.

TEcuMsEu, Mob, Jan. 29,-Monday night
Thomas Parker, who resides about six miles
northwest from Tccumseh, while in bed
asleep, was shot in the head The ball took
effect in the back part of the head above the
ear. The ball did not enter the skull, but
lattened against IT. Mr.. Parker is badly
wounded but will recover No clue is had
yet rs To whom did the shooting. a young
man of the ncigAburhood was sleeping with
Mr.. Parker at the time and he appears TO
know nothing about the affair. Develop
ments as to how the accident occurred will
probably be made in due time
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
For Attempted Violation.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Jan. 29.-lSrecial Tcle-
gram to THE BEE. IA complaint was sworn
out this evening before Judge Cowdery by
Aaron Cue, charging Charles Seward with
attempting to ravish his wife, AIDA Cue, at
his residence in the northwestern part of the
city. Policeman McTaggart placed Seward
in jail to await preliminary examination to,
morrow. Seward is a young man who came
from Illinois and has recently been working
at Oconee, this county.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Legislative Notes.

LINCOLN, Neb Jan. s9,-l Special to The
BsE. The submissioaists are extremely
happy over the gain OF one doubtful vote.
Mr.. Seed Of Seward, has yielded to the
pressure and has decided TO vote for submits
sion. He says; sour county is about on the
fence 1n lhis question. The most part Is
strongly for submission. My colleague will
y0ts against it. aud it IS only fair that both
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
DIR. Barrett Again.

LINDSAY, Neb., jan. 29.-[Special to The
BsE. THE notorious DIR. Bennett is again
az his old tricks. Finding that T.. A. Peter
son, a farmer living near here, had child
with crooked foot. he offered TO cure the
deformity for 500, and induced Peterson to
sign "a note for that amount. He did nothing
for the patient, but now the note turns up,
and must be paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Rn0Iy Hurt.

A plasterer named Joe Mclaughlin was
almost killed last night on Dodge street be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth. He was
found lying on the sidewalk in an uncon-
scous condition, and covered with blood,
The man had Deen "mnking night Of it,
with drunken companions. The latter
claim that the unfortunate slipped and fell.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Paxton ON Prohibition,

LAN0AsTsR Jan. 23,-TSpeclal to TuE
BEE, l-Senat0r Paxton has shown his sincer-
ity in opposing the submission of the prohib-
itory amendment by making the following
proposition;
"You may take any five men from Ne
braska who arc posted as To real estate val
pes, select three OF them and let them put a
valuation on my property wherever it may
be located within this state III prohibition
Is enacted In Nebraska will sell my property
bt 10 cents on each dollar of that valuation,
and If anyone wants 70 take me up will
make > contract 20 that effect"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Clayton Assasainated.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 29.-ISpecial Telegram 10
THE BEE. IA special to the Republic says
that John M. Clayton, brother Of ex-Gov.
ernor Powell Clayton, Of Arkansas, fate
candidate for congress against o. X. Breck-
enridge, whose seat he was oontesting, WIGS
assassinated at Plumme ryille. Ark. ,to-night
No particulars yet
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Thn WrnnU Nlnn.

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., Jan. 29-l Special
to TnE BEE. The man Palmer, held here
on the charge of horse stealing, was released
last night, having given satisfactory proof
that he was the wrong man He had been
pursued all through Iowa the past two weeks
by local officers, but yesterday returned Of
his own accord. He lives in Seward county
N.ni.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
To Investigate the Farm.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan, CO. Special to THE
BEE. .l-Diller's resolution to investigate the
college or experimental farm created quite a
breeze.
Ballard wanted the resolution to go over
for week.
Rhodes thought that no investigation
should be undertaken on mere rumor and
that the resolution should go to the commit
tee on agriculture for Investigation.
Rayner said: "Thls would kill the in
tendment of the bill. The resolution charges
that the funds have been misappled Be.
fore vote any further appropriations want
70 know what good the people of the state
have derived from the S235, 900 already ex-
pended, and what this experimental farm has
been doing"
Rhodes thought that specific charges
Should be made before an investigation
should be ordered.
White said he wanted time to look over the
report before approving the resolution.
Diller defended his resolution. He said it
was not only the money they havo had, but
the general policy of the farm that needs
hooking after. He had seven farmer boys
Rnd he wanted them to derive some
benefit from this institution and
he wanted the committee made
up chiefly of farmers-of practical men, and
the investigation to be thorough.
This idea seemed TO strike the farmers and
they voted down every dilatory motion and
adopted the resolution
- The following members were appointed on
this committee: Dlller, Rayner, Cady, White
hend, Hill of Gage, Hunter and Delaney.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
To Regulate Banks

LIScoLS, Neb., Jan, 29.-[Special Tele-
gram to TnE BEE. l-.-1he senate and house
banking committees had conference 10 night
ht the Windsor hotel with a number Of bank
ers on a bill to regulate banks. The chic:
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
The submis ,ionists Are Jub,Iant. n

Y LiacoLN, Neb., Jan. 90 Especial Telegram
TO Tgs BEE. The submissionists are how
ing happy tonight. They claim, with the
greatest confidence, that they have sixty one
yotes. Charges of bribery are floating In
the air, but so far they appear to be only
rumors. Unless the reports on the Omaha
contests are fled in the morning the sub
mission DILL will almost certainly be
calied up
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
A War on sunday Base Ball.

SIOUX City, Jan. 29.-lSpeciaI Telegram To
The BEE The ministers of Sioux City to-
day organized league for the enforcement
of the Sunday laws. The specific object of
tho league is TO prevent base ball on Sunday.
The matter has been much discussed lately,
and there is a very bitter feeling In certain
quarters towards the ministers. A number
Of business men declare that they will cancel
subscriptions made for the Young Mems
Christian Association building and churches
which are In course of erection.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Br,ithwaite Gets Three Years

ALpioN, Neb., Jan. 29.-[Special Telegram
to TIE BEE William G. Brathwaite, who
was found guilty by the jury to-day, was
sentenced to three years in the penitentary.
He will be taken to Lincoln tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

NEDRAsK, CITY, Neb., Jan. 90 Especial
TO ThE BEE. The somewhat noted criminal
libel suits of Prof Bluehdorn editor of the
Staats -Demoltrat, against the Staats. Zeituug
and William Schafers, which were dis
missed in Justice Whites court last Sutur.
day owing to the ambiguity of the complaint,
was today rcopened in the county court.
The professor filed IA new batch Of informa.
tinna
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Ronds To BE Negotiated.

NEBRASKA City, Neb., Jan. 29.-TSpecial
to The BEE. The county commissioners
to-day took sl65,000 in bonds to Lincoln to
have them registered These are the bonds
for refuuding the old Midland Pacific bonds :,
the legality of which has recently been
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
They Loitered Too Long.

Half dozen young toughs who iolter
around saloons and disreputable joints were
arrested at midnight by the police in Doug
las street saloon. Their names are Billy
Nestlehouse, Tom Hayes, Lew Krdut, ID. p.
Guiser, Dennis Quirk and Dennis Allen.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

points agreed on are these HThat in towns
OF less than l,00) such banks must nave at
least s., 900; in towns OF over 1909, sl0,00O
that there shall bc a state inspector; that a
banker receiving deposits when iusolvent
will be liable TO severe penalties.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
TO Exclude Lobbyists.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. Especial to The
BEE. MIR. SEVERN Of Lancaster threw a
bombshell into the corporation camp this
morning by the introduction Of a resolution
denying TO lobbyists and known agents of
corporations the privilege of the floor.
Caldwell was on his feet in an instant and
wanted to know how they could be distin-
guished from other people
The speaker answered that he did not
know, unless they would give their names
aud occupation.
Olnstcad said that n standing rule of the
house governed the case and moved the reso-
luton be laid on the table.
Denpster thought some resolution Of the
dind ought TO be adopted.
The speaker said the sergeant at arms
yyould enforce the rule, and put the question
on Olmstends motion to lay the resolution on
= the table.
: There was an affirmative response from
about thirty voices, and nearly as many noes
Syere heard. II the sergoant.at-arms does
mot take the hint another and more emphatic
Tesoution will quite likely be forthcom-
Hne. The lobbyists also would do well to take
Vhe mint
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Advice TO Mothers.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing oyrup should al
ways be used for children teething. II soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain
curesiwind collie, and is the best remedy for
1iarrhoa. 25c bottle.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
HarrisOl,s Visitors.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 29.-General Harrison
had a number of callers to-day, but none Of
political distinction. Several visitors OF i'm
portauce are expected during the week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Ives and staynor Locked Up.

NEW York, Jan. 29.-Financiers Ives and
Staynor were again locked up this evening,
having tailed to secure the big bail required
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

WAsuINGToS, Jan. CSC onel Trenholm,
comptroller of the currency, today rendered
his resignation TO the president, TO take effect
at his pleasure.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

settled in the state supreme court. A spec.
ial election will be held March TO vote the
bonds
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
For Resisting.

Ernest Myer, charged with resisting Goa
stable Martin Eddy while making levy,
was fined $50 and costs by Judge Bcrka yes
terday.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
O'Brien Again Arrested.

LONDON. Jan. 29.-William OBrien was
arrested at Manchester to-day while address
ing meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by
expelling impurity from the blood,
which is the cause Of the complaint.
Give IL trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30

James II. Van Dusen, Of the Omaha World
left Monday evening for New York state. On
Thursday February 7, at : 3o'clork, Mr.. Van
al Union Springs New York. The marriage
ceremony will be performed IN Grace
Protestant Episcopal church
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-30
Wife Beating.

Christ Anderson Swedc, was arrested
for wife beating BY Of1iccr Blg0m last
night.