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Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
THE PRESIDENTS AGREEMENT
1t Seems to BE Useless Save as a
Theme for Gossip.


CHICAGO, Feb. Especial Telegram to
THE BEE. 1.-THE presidents agreement is
going to die bornin' " said high railway
official this evening.
AS he spoke he handed the newspaper rep
resentative copy of President Perkins
answer to President Strongs request for
the Burlington's signature to the Presidents
agreement. 1t read as follows:
MY Dear Mr.. Strong The agreement to
be effective must embrace the Illinois Cen
tral and roads controlled by Mr.. Netteton.
AS you know, am in favor of the arrange
mcnt, and all the roads controlled by me
will join the association and will sign any
papers when it is made certain that all par
ties interested will sign. G. T.. PERKINS"
"You see, the letter simply rciterates what
the agreement itself says" continued the
official, "In other words, it can be taken as
refusal to sign or not, Just as man looks at
it. take it as direct refusal to sign and will
tell you why. The Hannibal & St. Joe and
the St. Louis, kcokuk & Northwestern are
both Burlington roads and they are in direct
competition with the Kansas City, Fort
Scott & Gulf On southwestern business. The
Burlington system takes the traffic east via
ST Louis, and the Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Gulf via Memphis. No one is sure
that the Gulf road will sign and the Burlng-
ton is not going to commit itself until its
competitor does Then the Chicago, Burl-
lington a. Northern, another Burlington
road, is in direct competition with the 500
road. For some reason or other the 500
road was left out of the agreement. The
Chicago, Burlington & Northern has prac
tically no local business It's sole revenue is
through business and for this, the 500, is
fierce competitor. 1t would be suicide
for the Burlington & Northern to sign
the agreement with the 500 free to cut rates
as it saw tit Vice President G. b. Harris,
of the Burlington, has written letter to
President Strong saying that he would give
o decisive answer as to signing by next Tues
day or Wednesday.
"Then the principal reason why / think the
Burlington won't sign is because the Illinois
Central will not sign. The two roads are the
hottest kind of competitors, and the Burlng-
ton will not go into any deal which does not
include the illinois Central. Now, every one
of these contingencies is a big one, and un-
less they are all overcome, besides others not
yet come to the surface, the agreement will
be a failure"
President Perkins, of the Burlington, was
averse to being interviewed, but said: 'rhe
Burlington is in favor of the agreement, and
has been all along. We will not bind our
selves, however, until the signatures of the
Illinois Central and Kansas City, Fort Scott
& Gulf are obtalned.'
Other presidents were seen, and they one
and al! condemned the refusal of the Bur
lington to sign. Each prefaced hls condem-
nation with Il refusal to allow the use of his
name, but all were unit in admitting that
it looked black for the agreement.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03

reduction. The Seehandung now lends un-
I'll March 90 at ~ per cent
Statistics OF Hamburg trades show seven
teen new local companies, with a capital of
5000, 900 marks, founded in 1855 The ex-
lsting companies increased their capital
100000 marks, including the Hamburg
American steamship company, which added
10, 00O, 600 marks to its capital.
a report presented 10 the Landtag on per-
sonal taxation for 1Ss9, discloses the fact
that the richest Prussian contributor is in
the Dusseldorf circles. The person referred
TO is undoubtedly Krupp, whose annual rev
enue is 4,3sO,00O marks. In the Wiesbaden
circle the largest contributor is obviously
Rothschild, who admits an income of 4,O20-
900 marks.
Captain Wissmann went TO Hamburg on
Thursday to arrange contracts. Tonight
he has gone to Halle to bid farewell to his
family.
Notable among the recent incidents in the
rechstag was the effort of the progrcssists
and socialists TO obtain an enlarged inspec-
ton of the condition of workers in factories.
Herr Bebel commented on the inadequacy of
the inspection, single official having to
overlook n district so extended that it was
impossible to give the same even a cursory
examination. He urged an increase in the
NUMBER of inspectors and the extension of
the inspection to small workshops and house
hold industry. He also favored publishing
full reports on the state of
the working classes, instead of ex-
tracts arbitrarily selected by officials.
Minister Won Boetticher curty refused to
agree to these propositions, and at the same
time referred to the progresssts' attempts
to obtain trade councils composed of work
men and employers as an Inconvenience and
peril to the development of a commercial
spirit. Herr Won Boettichcrs remarks again
proved that the social reforms of the govern
ment are designed to place workmen as far
as possible under a state of tutelage. The
Frankfurter Zeitung asks whether workmen
will sell their birt bright for q pottage of
lentils
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
At Marshall Islands.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2-The schooner
Dashing Wave arrived to-day from Marshall
islands Captain Chapman states that all the
territory in that part of the world is being
rapidly brought under German influence.
Pleasant islands have been seized by Ger
many. Matters in the Marshall group are
quiet, the authority OF Germany being SUI
preme. Captain Chipman claims that com
merce is hampered by excessive charges and
the useless restrictions on entering the har-
Dor. He states that no pilot came aboard till
his vessel was anchored. Yet on leaving he
was presented with bill for pilotage, which
he was compelled TO pay.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03

WAsHTNGNoN, Feb, 2,-It is learned from
sources deemed reliable that Consul General
Sewall had made all preparations to leave
for Samoa on Friday afternoon, but in the
forenoon of that day he received a note from
Assistant Secretary Rives, asking him to
call at the state depot, which he did, and
was then told by Rives that he was to delay
his departure. 1t is the opinion of persons
familiar with the situation that, inasmuch
as the next outgoing vessel which Sewall
can now reach does not sail until some time
in the early part of March, his detention here
is virtually a notice that he will not be al
lowed to return in his official capacity.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
q JUDGE BREWERS DECISION.
In the Application to Enioin the Iowa
Comm is sioncrs

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 2.-Judge Brewers
decision in the application of the railroads
for an Injunction restraining the railroad
commissioners from changing their schedule
of rates, was received here to-day. 1t re-
fuses an injunction and removes the res
training order.
The decision, after reviewing bills, COM
plant and its answer, says: "Thero arc
substantially three questions presented.
al. Has there been an evasion of the in.
junction order heretofore issued, and there
fore practical contempt of the ordcr'
"2. Did the sections of the statutes under
which the commissioners acted give them
the authority to render such decision and to
establish u full schedule of rates for the com
pluinantsi
3. Is the schedule announced just and rca.
sonablel
He holds:
l. That there has been no evasion of the
injunction, on the ground that the new
schedule differed substantially from the one
enioined, by substituting western classitca.
tion for Illinois classification.
.. That the sections of the statute quoted,
when taken together, did Justify the com.
missioners in making an entire new schedule.
3. That the schedule is on its face presum-
ably COMPENSATORY, and should be tried, and
If, when evidence is presented ut the May
term of the United States court, it appears
that the rate is reasonable, then permanent
injunction can issue.
In conclusion the decision says "1ntu-
enced by these considerations, | am led to
refuse the preliminary injunction and to set
aside the restraining order heretofore made.
1t may we'll be that by the time this case
comes to the final test of experience it will
have solved some Of these matters, and
it may be made clear as now seems probable,
that the rates imposed by this last schedule
are compensatory within the rule laid
down in prior opinion, in which
case certainly no injunction ought to
issue, or clear that they are not compensa-
tory, in which case, beyond any doubt in my
mind, the final and permanent injunction
ought to be granted
This Is the decision in the suit brought by
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
The Supreme Court.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 2.-[Special Telc-
gram to THE BEE. The supreme court filed
the following decisions here to-day:
G. f. Verstraelen VS. Judge w, r. Lewis,
appellant; Powcshiek district; affirmed.
John Thomas, appellant, VS. Thomas j.
Mcdonald ct al; Linn district; affirmed.
Lizette G. Beeckman, appellant, VS. H. S.
Butler ct al and A. ID. Littleton; Polk dist
rict: reversed
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
The Brown Case,

MASON CITY, Ia, Feb. 2.-[Specal Tcle-
gram to THE BEE, THE proceedings in the
Brown case were brought to n sudden ter
mination to-day by the serious illness of
Juror Howe. He was taken suddenly i'll
while in the box with cramps of the stomach,
and n doctor was summoned, who pro-
nounced the case critical. Should Howe re
main in condition not to be able to hear the
case it will necesstate n new trial. The
prosecution still maintains that it has a
strong case against the defendant.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Locked Up in a Bank Vault,

New HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 2.--Ben G. Lum,
bookkeeper at the New Haven Savings
bank, was accidentally locked up in the pig
bank vault yesterday afternoon, and his
whereabouts was mystery until the vault
was opened for business at 0 o'clock, when
h, came out. He was decidedly hungry, but
little the worse for his fifteen hours clos
confinement.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Pension Fund Running Low.

WAsnINGToN, Feb. 2.-The commissioner
of pensions has advised the secretary of the
interior that there will be a deficiency in the
amount necessary for the payment Of pen
and asks that necessary steps be taken to Sc
cure immediate consideration of the matter
by congress 70 prevent the stoppage Of pen
sio
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
VIII INVESTIGATE.

KEARNEy, Neb., Feb. 2.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. The committees on public
lands and buildings, and ways and means ar
rived in the city this evening from Llncoln
on a special car. They are here TO inyesti-
gate the advisability of the proposed expend-
lures for building and improving the grounds
at the state Industrial school.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
An Irish Priest Imprisoned.

DUBLIN, Feb 2.-Father Marriuan, of
Castle Connell, was sentenced to five weeks
Imprisonment to-day for offcnses under the
crimes act.
Constable Clifton, of Kildysart. resigned
as protest against the harsh treatment of
O'Bricn by the prison officials at Clonmcl.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Fatally Wounded and Robbed.

DAVENPORT, IA, Feb. 2.-[Speclal Tele-
gram to The BEE. EARLY this morning
Carl Schmidt, a cattleman, was the victim of
an attempted murder in the outskirts of this
city. He was found dying in the road, un-
conscious, and lying in pool of blood. He
had been robbed of 500 and struck with
some blunt instrument that nearly killed
him, and little hope of his recovery is enter
tanned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Ihn DRat.n ISrCOral.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. Guido Pfester, tan
ner and leather merchant, one of Milwau-
kee's foremost and wealthiest business men,
died at an early hour this morning of typhoid
pneumonia. He was seventy-one years of
age.
Otto Wagner, leading turner and one of
the most prominent amateur athletes in the
country, died this morning after brief i'll
ness. He was thirty-3even years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Oklahoma Enthusiasts.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. Especial Telegram
to THE BEE. AT mass meeting tonight
prominent citizens passed resolutions thank
ing those representatives who worked for
the passage of the Oklahoma BILL and urging
upon the senate the favorable consideration
of the bill. A large sum of money was sub
scribed to defray the expenses of delega-
ton in trip to Washington. Fully 500 rep
rcsentative business men attended the meet
ing, and the utmost unanimity and enthusj
asm prevailed
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Bismarck's Action Anticipated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Secretary Bayard
said this afternoon that the communication
of Bismarck to Count Arco-Valley, the Ger
man minister, announcing his action was
anticipated by a telegram to Minister Pendle-
ton saying that the United States would not
recognize the martial law declared by the
German consul. II was, therefore, not
reply TO the telegram but an anticipation.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Tired OF the Consular Service.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb 2-TSpecial Telegram
TO TIE BEE. Hon. Charles X. Holiday, ir.,
editor of the Kansas Democrat, who was
about six months ago appointed secretary of
the legation to Caracas, Venezuela, and
afterwards promoted to the rank of charge
daffairs, 10 relieve Minister Scott, returned
TO his home IN this city, today, and for
warded his resignation 10 President Cleve'
land
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
Collieries suspend.

SHAMoKIS, Pa, Feb. 2-Buck Ridge,
Burnside, Bear Valley and North Franklin,
and Nos. and 2 collieres, owned by the
Reading company, suspended operations in
definitely today, owing 20 the Decentralization
of the coal trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
An Indian Scare.

SACRAMENTO, Gala, Feb. l.--Thc otricials
of Mona county have telographed Governor
Waterman that the settlers in Antelope val
ley are much alarmed over the gathering OF
Indians there on account Of two indian mur-
dcrcrs in Jail at Bridgeport. The sherf asks
for tifty stands Of arms and smuHtiOn nIss-
uiatcly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
A Missouri Earthquake.

GAINESVILLE, Mo, Feb. "A very dis
tinct earthquake shock was felt here at Z AS
O'Clock this morning. II ratified things gen.
orally, but no damage is reported. The
shock was also felt at Payncsvile.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
The Weather Indications.

For Nebraska: FAIR, nearly stationary
temperature, variable winds.
For Iowa: Fair, followed by light rain,
warmer westerly winds.
For Dakota: Snow in northern portion,
fair in southern portion, warmer, brisk
westerly winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
In Piek rings behalf

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 2.Petitions are being
circulated by the travelling men of the United
States, in every state, asking for the appoint
ment on the inter state commission of y. j.
Pickering, of Philadelphia, president OF their
national association.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
The Connellsv,IIe Coke strike.

PITTsBURG, Feb. 2.-The Connellsville
coke strike spread 10 the works of j. w.
Moore & Co. to-day, and 800 men quit work.
Reports from other works are that the situa-
tion is unchanged.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
VanderbiItOR On "a Cruise.

BALTINoRE, Feb 2.-William *. Wander
bilt, the millionaire, and party, sailed IN the
steam yacht Alva this morning for an OK.
tended cruise, lasting about seven months.
They will visit Bermuda and MADEIRA, and
thence cruise IN the Mcdterrean, and also
visit Norway and England.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
A Dose of Paris Green.

ST. LouIs, Feb. 2.-Jamcs Gorman, the
sixtecn-y yearold son of Mrs. Mary German,
a widow, sucided To- day by taking dose of
Paris green while under the influence of
liquor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
NORFOLk's SENSATION.
The Arrest OF DIR. Kelly Still the Alb
sorbing Topic.

NORFOLK, Neb,, Feb Especial Telegram
to The BEE. The arrest of DR.. Kelly still
continues TO be the all absorbing topic of
conversation, but there are no new develope-
ments
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
False Pr:tenses.

NEIGH, Neb., Feb. 2.-lSpecial 10 the
BEE. l-Olney S. Mahan, Of this place, was
arrested yesterday on the charge of Obtain.
ing money under false pretense,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-03
A Mine fire.

DAWSON, Pa, Feb. IA fire which has
been raging in the Jackson mines has finally
been gotten under control. The loss cannot
be estimated at present
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A. G. Stoll is home again from sissons.
]; Fl. Lewis, of Newcastle, was in the city yes
terday.
Ex-senator Johnston, of Richland, is at the
Golden Eagle.
Miss Maud Granger, of Grass Valley, is visit
ing friends in this CITY,
Miss Mabel Gray, of Marysville, is visiting
friends in Sacramento.
Mrs. J. C. BOYD left yesterday for a two weeks
outing in San Francisco and Gilroy
Editor Fellows, of the Placerville Observer,
was about the Capital City yesterday.
To day ]. Frank Clark and family will 60 to
Monterey, to say through the heated term.
Jacob Hoehn, formerly of Sacramento, but
now resident OF San Francisco, is in town on
visit.
Captain R. J. Murphy, of the Folsom Peniten.
tiary, accompanied BY his wife and daughter,
| are here on visit.
J. A. Kerrick, Treasurer of San joaquin
county, arrived in town last night ana was
| quarteIed at the Capital Hotel.
Thomas D. Riordan, the San Francisco attor.
ney, who has gained so much fame through his
defense in the Courts of the Chinese, is spend.
ing few days in Sacramento.
Robert Underwood Johnson one OF the editors
of the Century, arrived by the Oregon train from
San Francisco last night, and is registered al
the Golden Eagle. To-day he will visit various
places OF interest about here, including the old
| ruins of the Suffer Fort.
A. NJ. Growden, with his wife and son, late OF
franklin, Tenn, arrived in this city yesterday.
Mr.. Growden is young preacher, who comes
| to Sacramento to take charge of the pulpit and
preach for the Christian Church on Eighth
| street, between and o.
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday: j. \.
Myers, Boston; Robert Barnett San Francisco;
G. A: Lane. Gloucester, Mass; Mrs. Skies and
child, Miss Skies Davisyille; Captain K. J.
Murphy and wife, Miss Frances Murphy. Fol-
som; William Ash, Berlin, Colusa; A. Z. Brown,
FL Dorado Louis Mativia, Cisco; N Harrison,
J. w. Kerrick, Stockton.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday:
F. q. Story, New York; c. 5. Jones and wife,
Miss Clara Howard, Bloomington; 81. R. Cronch,
city; G. L. Heath, New York; w. F. McCracken
Costumes; C.. f. Mclaughlin. Quincy; Mrs. ].
w. McFadyen Miss NJ. McFadyen, Dixon; VIM
Johnston, R. a. Lacy, Richland; J. c. Cole Mil
ton; Jacob Hoehn, NJ. D. Rainbow, J. Wolf, Geo.
II. Maxwell, T. J. Geary, A. NJ. Wergwin, A. NJ.
Townsend, Mrs. Mcdonald, Misses Mcdonald,
San Francisco,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-26
FIERY FRENCHNIEN.
1t Takes but Little to Cause a Scene in
the Chamber of IDENTITIES

1t Takes but Little to Cause Scene in
the Chamber of Deputies.
PARIS, June 25th.-In the Chamber Of
Deputies this evening La Guerre asked
leave to interpellate the Government in re.
gard to the violation of Parliamentary i'm.
munity which the authorities at Angou.
leme had committed in causing the arrest
and detention of Laisant and himself.
Prime Minister Tirard in response, de.
clared 1t would be best to postpone the dis
cussion of the subject until Friday, in
order that there might be no delay in the
consideration of the budget.
La Guerre insisted upon its immediate
discussion. Nader de Montiau denounced
the Interpolation of La Guerre as an at
tempt to obstruct the passage of the budget.
He warned Republicans to take care lest
they fall into the pit their enemies had pre-
pared for them. Nader de Moutiau's re-
marks were greeted with applause by the
Left, which incensed La Guerre, and he
shouted derisively 'Cannaille.n
A scene of disorder ensued, and when
quiet was restored La Guerre apologized for
his exclamation, but the President cen.
sured him and excluded him from the
Chamber. motion to postpone the inter.
pellation was then carried by vote of 20G
to 231.
The disorder caused by La Queries in.
sulting exclamation lasted for fully ten
minutes. There was general scuffle, the
com batants using their fists freely and
tearing one another's hair until separated
by the ushers. Andreiux was seen to pro,
duce revolver, and the whole house Joined
in the general uproar.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-06-26
LETTER FROM RUMsEY.
The Harvest and Future Prospects of
Capay Valley.

The Harvest and Future Prospects of
Capay Valley.
A correspondent writing from Rumsey,
under date of June 23d, says:
The harvest is well on, and the middle
of July will see all the wheat cut and most
of it thrashed. There is better crop than
for years, ton to the acre being the aver
age. Land that will raise ton of wheat to
the acre will produce trees. 1t is too bad
that all the trees formerly planted here are
of the late varieties and shy bearers. l do
not believe there are dozen of Royal april
cot trees in bearing in the valley, and they
are poorly handled. l will send you some
ripe table grapes about the 1st of July.
t. D. MORN. of Rumsey, is picking
blackberries. He has but small patch,
but says ii Is turning him off better than
$3.50 per acre. You see, even two acres will
give man better income than many can
secure in your cities, and he is his own
boss" The writer of this was seeking a
home years ago, and only wanted an op-
portunity such as is offered here, princi-
pally by the Capay Valley Land Company.
This company has lots of as good land as
| the sun shines on, divided into small tracts,
| and are selling on time, 20 per cent down
| and five years time on balance at per
cent per annum. Why there are not more
seekers OF good homes here is mystery to
me.
All the young orchards and vineyards set
out last year are doing nicely, and do not
believe 100 trees will be lost. Right here
| let me say, Judge a. l.. Rhodes has so
acres at Guinda and has planted few acres
to organges, and those who pretend to be
a judge say they never see orange trees do
better any place.
| There is great talk now in this valley
and with those who are interested directly
or indirectly in this valley of lowering
Clear Lake and opening up big irrigation
scheme for the benefit of this valley. For
berries or orange trees this is all well
enough, but for the common run of trees
and vines no irrigation is needed.
About one month more and young quail
| will be large enough to kill :. and talk of
quail, here is the place to find them. Tell
your sports if they want to find some good
shooting, to come here and hunt the writer
up, and if quail are too small or fly too
fast, can show them deer; and if this is
too tame, will guarantee to put them on a
bear track, and then-go home.
| referring to the last paragraph of our
correspondents letter, we wish to say that we
sincerely hope that if he, or any one else,
commences killing young quail in that
hunters paradise before the 10th of Sep
TENDER, some person will have enough re-
spect for the law and enough of the true
sportsman about him to see that they are
| arrested and punished.-EDs