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Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
The General superintendent Deter
mined to Improve 1t.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The following
general order was issued, this evening, from
the postoffice department: "In connection
with the future management of the railway
mail service, the general superintendent
wishes to convey to those engaged in 1t his
determination to advance its efficiency and
usefulness, the accomplishment of which can
only be attained by the earnest and intelll-
gent cooperation of the superintendents and
postal clerks. Every one attached to the
organization will be expected to perform his
full duty, closely observing and obeying the
postal laws and regulations, as well
as the orders and instructions that
from time to time are issued for his informa-
tion and guidance. The partial enforcement
of the discipline of the service will not be
satisfactory, neither can excuses be ac-
cepted for neglect of duty, for Irregularities
resulting from carelessness or for inatten-
ton, nor for misdemeanors of any kind
Clerks are required to keep themselves
posted upon distributing assigned to
schedule schedule of connexions and with
the book of instructions; to study the weekly
bulletin or general orders prepared in each
division, and to closely examine and note the
special orders issued by those who have au-
thority over them 1t is a prevalent belief
that instructions relating to the checking of
errors are not strictly followed, and it is sup
poseu In many instances Jnat CLERKS
have agreed among themselves not to
check each other, thus defeating the purpose
of one of the most essential methods
which has been instituted for the better
ment of the general service. 1t should be
understood that measures will be taken to
ascertain who disregard these orders and to
rerlace them with those who are more dill
gent aud faithful.
ITO those who perform their full duty and
by their capability and interest merit ad-
vancement every consideration will be given
in filling advanced positions. Particular at
tention in selection for promotion will be
paid TO the records for efficiency in dlstl ibu-
tion ana obeyance to orders and general
character. ~. LAwREY BELL,
General Superintendent"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
MIXED RAILROAD SITUATION.
Nothing Done at the ST. Paul Meet
ing to Arrange Rates.
BAD BLOOD is PREDOMINANT.
Low Frcights Will Rule Until the
Close of Navigation-The Trouble
Likely to Extend-rhe Alton
is One Ahead.
The st. Paul Convention.

CHICAGO, June 10 Special Telegram to
THE BEE. Absolutely nothing was accom-
plished at the St. Paul meeting called to
consider the chaotic condition of Northwest.
ern rates. except to stir up additional bad
blood. As a consequence, the 2S-eent pro-
portion of the through rate applies between
Chicago and ST. Paul. In other words, the
New York merchant can ship freight from
Chicago to st. Paul on n 2S-cent basis, while
1t costs the Chicago merchant 60 cents. The
discrimination is so apparent that the Bur-
lington & Northern this morning gave notice
that it would put into effect local rates be-
tween Chicago and st. Paul, based on 45-
cent basis
Commissioner Inglehart, of the Chicago
Freight bureau, which represents the board
of trade in railroad matters, says the relief
caused by the 45.cent rate will not be suf1i-
cient 1t must be lowered to, az least, 3S
cents. The interests of the merchants and
the railroads are so nearly identical that the
3S-cent rate will probably be made volun-
tarily. IL not, the freight bureau can easily
find means to compel the reduction. Com
missioner Inglehart said this was the first
time in the history of the freight bureau that
it had asked for a reduced rate and only
asked now for an equalization of rates.
Raising the through rate to it's proper pro-
portion would be equally satisfactory to
Chicago. From the amount of Ill feeling
existing, he did not think there would be an
agreement to again raise the through rate
until navigation closed.
One of the best railroad authorities in Chi
cago said to-day: "The railroads have
brought this whole trouble on themselves.
The st. Paul had no business to try and
meet the lake rates. II would be money in
the pockets of the rail lines il they would
simply ignore those Superior pirates, or even
allow them the matchmaking differential they
demand. The situation is very serious, and
is liable to extend to all the Missouri river
and southwestern points. No one can fore
see where 1t will end. Rates are adjusted so
nicely that little hitch will throw the whole
thing out of gearn
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
The Alton Gnins a Point.

CHICAGO, June 10.-[Special Telegram to
THE BEE. is division of traffic pooling2
Chairman Walker and Midgley, the execu-
tive board of the Interstate Commerce Rail
way association, have decided that the St.
Panl road must divide up its live stock traffic
with its competitors, If possible, giving the
surplus traffic largely to the Alton. Part of
the decision reads as follows: "It appe ars
that the st. Paul road has, during the cur
rent year, obtained q proportion of the live
stock traffic from Kansas City, largely in ex-
cess of the share which it should receive in
order to effect an equitable distribution. The
methods by which these results have been
obtained are not important for present pur-
poses. The principles by which this assoca-
Chicago, Milwaukee g. st. Paul road
should restrict its live stock traffic
to an an amount not exceeding two
train loads per week, until the inequality is
corrected, of which notice will be given.
For the present all other lines will remain
open to shippers without change in rates Or
facilities. So far as the division can be
properly controlled the benefit thereof
should be given, for the time being, to the
Chicago 81 Alton road"
The decision further recommends that a
JOINT agency for handling the live stock traf-
tic be organized by the roads interested in
the division. 1t also hints that it may be
necessary to make higher rates for the roads
Paul officials in Chicago were authorized
to state what action their road would take
on the decision. A prominent official of the
road SAID recently, however, that the ST.
Paul people had worked hard for their pres
cut traffic and they proposed to keep it.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
A GREAT SOCIAL EVENT.
Particulars of the Duke of Portland's
Wedding To-Day.

lCopyrfght 1889 by James Gordon Bennett
LONDON, June 10-I New York herald Cable
Special to The BEE. The Herald publishes
exclusively this morning page OF particu-
lars-guests and presents-of the Duke Of
Portland's wedding, Tuesday The marriage
of the Duke of Portland with Miss Dallas
Yorke, the Lincolnshire beauty, is the COM
ing event in society. OF course it will be
impossible for everybody to find room in tho
church for that occasion. The bride will be
accompanied to the altar by Lord Haddon
and Hon. Ivan Hay. Two tiny pages, dressed
in tan-colored jenkins, will carry silver
swords presented by the duke. Three little
bridesmaids-Lad Marie Manners, Hon.
Ilene Elliott and Miss Graham-will precede
the principal bridesmaids-Lady Ottolii.e
Bentinck, Hon. Catherine Russell, Miss
Alice Grcnfell, Miss Violet Bentinck, Miss
Hyaclnth Bentinck and Miss Pollard. They
will wear bangle watch bracelets set in dia-
monds. presented by the bridegroom, the
tiny bridesmaids all wearing diamonds also
presented by the duke. They will carry
bouquets composed of pink carnations.
The bride will be dressed IN white satin,
point dAlencon trimming with pearls, and
will wear necklace OF pearls formerly the
property of and worn by Queen Mary. She
will also wear 4 large diamond thistle brooch
presented by the employees on the dukes
Ayrshire estate; also a whito veil, and
carry choice bouquet of stephanotis and
other rare exotic flowers
The bridegroom's best man is his brother,
Lord Henry Bentinck, M. =. The clergy
will consist of the bisnop Of Lincoln, Rev.
John Storrs, rector of ST. Peters, and Rev.
John Buttcrwick, chaplain to the duke.
About two hundred of the arlstocracy will
sit down to breakfast at Lord Cranbrook's
house.
The wedding presents amount to 500,
among the principal contributors being: The
princess of Wales, large silver bowl; Prince
Albert Victor, silver sugar basin Marquis
and Marchioness Salisbury, silver mirror;
the duke of Portland presents to the bride,
pearl necklace, diamond hoop ring, diamond
TURQUOISE bracelet, goid bangle watch IN req
enamel, set in diamonds, moonstone brooch
set IN diamonds, pearl diamond brooch, dress
ing case, travelling bag with gold mounts
and initials in diamonds, gold hunting watch,
sable cloak, muH and boa.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
THE CROP OUTLOOK.
What the Returns to the Department
of Agriculture Show.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The returns of
the department of agriculture show but u
slight increase in the winter wheat
area seeded, but the area harvested
may be possibly one million acres more.
The condition of winter wheat still remains
comparatively high, though it has fallen
three points during the last month, and aver
ages 93 for the country. Following are the
state averages: New York, 90, Pennsyl-
vania, 95; Virginia, 97 Ohio, IS; Michigan,
90; Indiana, so; illinois, 90; Missouri, 9S;
Kan sas, 9S; California, 49,
The area of spring wheat has apparently
increased about per cent. The preliminary
estimates show Il loss of 3 per cent in Wis
consin and in Minnesota, and a gain of / in
Iowa, 3 in Nebraska, and in Da-
kota, and an increase in the
mountain region. Further Investigations
may disclose the changes Of the year more
exactly. The condition of spring wheat is
high, except in parts of Dakota, where it has
suffered from drouth. The averages are as
follows Wisconsin, SO; Minnesota, 03; Da-
kota, SS; Nebraska, 9S; Iowa, 93. The condi-
tion is generally high in the mountain dis
trlcts. The average Is nearly 95 for the en-
tire wheat breadth.
An increase of to per cent in the area
of oats Is reported, while the condition in
seven points is below, the normal standard
of a full corn crop. The area of barley is
about the same as last year, and its average
condition is 95. Rye made no perceptible ad-
vance in area, ana its general average con-
ditiOn is 95
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
JAIL BREAK AT FREMONT.
Six Prisoners Escape and Only On'
Eccnptured So Far.

hccapturcu 80 rar.
FREMONT, Neb., June 10.--GSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. AT 10 o'clock this fore
noon six prisoners made their escape from
the Dodge county jail. They were Charles
Odell. sentenced to the penitentiary for
eighteen months for stealing sos from a
Scribner man; John Lewis, q pick
pocket sentenced for four years ;
G. H. Barnard sentenced for
three years for burglari2ing Union Pacific
caboose; William Golden, a burglar, and
two boys, aged nine and fourteen years,
placed in Jail Saturday for robbery at Dodge
and captured at Wahoo. The prisoners
made their escape by cutting hole through
the brick wall of the Jail from the water
closet. Only two failed to get out The
work of making the holo in the wall
took but few minutes. The prison
ors were not known to have had
any TOOLS and none have been found. Cir
cumstances point TO their having outside
help. Odell was caught in o clump of
bushes on the bank of the Plato, about
three quarters of an hour after they broke
jail Sheriff Malon and posse are still
securing the country for tho other fugitives.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
Another Account.

New YoRK, June 10. The steamship Ailsa,
from Portau Prince, arrived this morning.
The first officer told reporter he heard
nothing of the reported overthrow of Le-
gitime. A statement was made to him by
two officers of Legltimes that Hippolyte's
forces were within seven miles of Port-au-
Prince, but the opinion was expressed that
there would be no decisive fighting until
fall on account of the bad condition of the
roads. The Alsa carried transferred mail
from Hayti, which left there May 80. BY
this mail advices were sent to n local firm by
its Haytien representative to the effect that
Hippolyte was within twenty-one miles of
Port-au-Prince and that Legitime is still in
power The news brought by the Allsa
leaves the outcome of the Haytien troubles
still in darkness. A cablegram from Lon
don, dated May 81, stated that dispatch had
been received there from Hppolyte saying
he had defeated Legitme, occupied Port-au
Prince, and proclaimed himself provisional
president. 1t is considered unlikely. All
this occurred one day after, Hippolyte was
twenty-one miles from Port-au-Prince, as
stated in the advices already mentioned, and
the report fifteen days earlier that the armies
were separated by seven miles, makes the
matter appear still more confusing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
Charged with Murder.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., juno l1-[Special Tele-
gram to TIE BEE. .l-While crossing Bear
river, Wyoming, on horseback, Saturday
last, Cole Younger, a cow boy, was drowned.
A companion named Williams brought news
of the accident to Evanston. lie told several
contradictory stories CT the affair and was ar
rested and charged with having killed
Younger. Both men were notoriously bad
characters. They had been companions in a
number of cattle stealing adventures, but
lately had quarreled, The river is being
dragged for the recovery of Younger's body,
which is expected to prove the theory that
Williams killed him and threw his body into
the river.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11

through the Allegheny, Ohio and Missis-
sippi rivers to the Gulf of Mexico. Within
O gun shot of the lake the streams take their
start that flow eastward through the Susque-
hama into the Atlantic. The lake is on the
divide between the two great valleys. Half
n million people between the lake and the
Ohio river derive their water supply from
the Conemaugh and the streams with
which IL mingles. / do not understand"
said Mr.. Kerby, "where room is found to bury
the victims of this catastrophe, the cemetery
at Johnstown on the fiat ground is crowded.
Johnstown is between two mountains
that rise with perceptions walls. Tho GENE.
teries have been flooded and washed out by
floods Mrs. Morrill, the wife of ex-Con-
gresham Morrill, was so Frustrated by the
CHASTITY effects OF flood that washed out the
graves, that she died.
CONCERNING NEBRASKA.
Senator Paddock is expected to arrive hero
during the present week. Senator Mander-
son is still on deck, but Nebraska does not
seem to be getting any very great number of
federal plums 1t is barely possible that on
the arrival of the junior senator the dam
which has been formed through the drifting
of applications into the departments may be
broken. Nebraska people now here gener-
ally believe that the appointment of
Egan as minister to Chill is disastrous
to the hopes of the more active republicans
in that state who desire to represent tho
United States abroad. They claim that
Egan's services, while valuable to the re-
publican party as whole, were not par
ticularly valuable to the state of Nebraska,
and that the state could have been carried
for the republican ticket If Mr.. Egan had
never set foot upon its soil; Furthermore,
they hold that the charging of Il minister to
a state like Nebraska is likely to displace
three consular applicants, at least. OF the
twenty registers and receivers in the state
only two have thus far been changed. 1t is
believed that upon the arrival of Senator
Paddock arrangements for transferring at
least half of the others from democratic to
republican incumbents will be perfected.
MISCELLANEOUS
Benjamin f. Allen, of Iowa. has been ap-
pointed special agent in the general land
office with salary of $1,000 year
PERRY S. HEATH.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
ARIsToCRATIO FIsTiCUFFs.
The Marquis, of Ailesbury and His
Wifaia Pnrnnnnur Eiuhf-

Wife's Paramour Fight.
PORTSMOUTH, June 1O.-l New York Herald
Cable-Special to THE BEE. The Marquis
OF AIlesbury has been ordered off some race
courses, but the prohibition Of the clubs did
not stand in the way of his appearing on the
course hero to-day. Not long since there
stood or the court records divorce suit en-
titled, "Ailesbury VS.. Alesbury and Others"
the others including one Riley, once an off,
Ger IN the army aud now private gentle
man; but her ladyship made faux pas to-
day.
Mr.. Riley, who was concerned in the di-
vorce suit managed to conduct her ladyship
to the grange races, and the Marquis got
scent Of it. Lord Arlesbury was having
luncheon with Major Hesketh, in his car
riage, when he saw his wife and her friend.
He watched them quietly and then mixing
with The shifting crowd and taking up his
post at their outside limits he walked across
the course and so got into the members pad
dock. There were two or three blows struck
Then came rush to the members prom
enade, and the combatanus were surrounded
by more than a thousand people. rho cue
was caught up by the crowd and multitude
rushed to the spot "Police" was the next
cry but when the police did arrive they were
nuSbleu anu lOStleu Dy Ine mop VINO WOulu
rather have been drowned in the moat than
see so distinguished an encounter cut short.
The marquis was standing on the defen-
sive, and If the combatants can arrange q
private little ring, don't mind laying down
odds on his lordship Had the combatants a
place in another part of the field, it might
have been fought out to the bitter end. The
lords and ladies were terribly shocked, and
the police put out their force just in time to
prevent the crowd rolling down the moat.
Then the marquis demanded his wife, and
walked through the crowd, he looking pale
| and excited and she ditto, though to a more
modified degree.
Riley was Immediately ordered Off the
course, but the marquis and marchoness
were cioseted in private apartment until
| the excitement wore down, and they were
conducted off by Major Dolbear, one of the
| stewards. They were led to cab, which
| drove them off the course.
To the press men, who met him at the
| exit, his lordshp gave permission to descibe
| just what they saw, and to the stewards he
| cheerily announced that he had brought the
| meeting into prominence.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
All for Love.

YANKToN, Oak. June 0.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. George Warren, aged
seventeen, single, and Mrs Gertrude Booth,
aged nineteen, married, reached Yankton
this afternoon, having absconded from near
White Lake and rode l50 miles bare back
since Saturday, 5 .. III. Warren was running
away with Booths wife, and John Toby and
II. @. Morrill, who overlook them here, say
the horses were Inortgaged TO Morrill,, one Of
the pursuers, and editor of the lied Lano
Times. The flight was all for love, and the
horses are owned by the eloping pair subject
TO the mortgage. City Marshal Coulton has
just locked up the youthful culprits, and is
looking for the county prosecutor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
Pontoon Fridge at Pierre.

PIERRE, Dak., June 1O.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. l-Chairman of County
Commissioners A. S. Wells, and Mayor A.
w. Johnston of the Piprre board of trade,
have just returned froh Sioux, where they
went to inspect the poatoon bridge across
the Missouri river. They were favorably
impressed, and arrangements will be made
with responsible parties Immediately when
the opening OF the reservation is reasonably
assured, of which there now seems no doubt,
to construct pontoonl across the Missouri
at Pierre, giving access TO the reservation,
for the flood of Immigration that will soon
start that way. The executive committee of
the board of trade, now have the matter in
hand and are pushing 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
Coming Home From Canada.

ST. LOUIS, June 10.--It is stated here on
good authority that Henry Dieckmann, ex-
president of the Mauntell- Borgess. Milling
company, and ex-administrator, guardian,
etc, of the Meyer and Guye estates, will be
enabled to return from his enforced
habitation in Canada, by July 4. Dieckmann
left st. Louis IN February and since then
his liabilities have, by confessed iudg-
ments and estimates, been footed up
to about $4,000. AS an Offset of
the amount down TO $4,000 All of this
amount was swallowed up in speculation.
His bondsmen have satisfied the urgent
claims and his relatives, who are the heavi-
est losers, will not prosecute.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
A NECkTIE PARTY.
Nearly a Lynchins on Bare Suspicion
OfTheft

LEAvENwoRTu, Kan, June 1o.-lSpecial
Telegram to THE BEE. E.l-News reached here
to-day that some farmers living near Nc
Louth, Jefferson county, attempted TO lynch
Charles Larkens yesterday. Afarmer named
Hudson accused Larkens Of stealing his gold
watch and ring, which was denied, when
Hudson's friends took the accused out in q
field to a tree and putting rope around his
neck ierked him up twice. The last time he
was left hanging so long that when he was
cut down he was supposed to be dead.
Alarmed at the situation, and recognizing the
gravity of their offcnse physician was hur-
riedly brought, who resuscitated him, after
two hours work, sufficiently to take him to
Hudson's house, where he now is In preca-
rious condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
HAS HIPPOLYTE CONQUERED?
A Rumor that He Has Taken Port
au-Prince.
LEaITlME's MEN DESERVING.
One of His Generals Said TO Have
Surrendered Five Thousand
Soidiers-Two Confiict-
ing stories.
A Letter From Port.au-Prince.

New YoRK, June l0.-A letter from Port.
au-Princc, dated May 80 gives the followings
ut is stated on good authority that tho
army of Hippolyte is within two miles OF
Port-au-Prnce, and there Is no doubt that in
few days the war will be ended with the
army of the north the victors. Legtime's
men are dcserting, and at the Grand
Daline one of his generals command
ing 5000 men, surrendered all his
force to Hippolytc. 1t is impossible
to say when Hippolytc's army will fall on
the town and massacre every one in 1t.
Legtimo has hardly any men to guard the
place, and it will be an easy matter TO cap.
ture it, Most of Lcgitime's navy are lying
in the inner harbor, being afraid if they
venture out they will be captured by Hip
polytes ships.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
AMERICAN CYCLISTS IN LONDON.
Received With Distinguished Honors
and sumptuousIy Entertained.

tCopU'ight 1889 bu James Gordon Bennett.l
LONDON, June 10-[New York Herald
Cable-Special to THE BEE. l-The party Of
thirty American cyclists who landed at Cork
May 81, arrived in London to-day from Ok
ford, and are well quartered at a cozy hotel
in Bloomsbury. They report most cordial
reception all along the line.
AT Birmingham delegation Of sixty local
cyclists met them outside the city and the
mayor ordered the streets cleared of traffic
to facilitate their triumphant progress into
town.
At Oxford the whole party were enter
tained sumptuously by the under graduates
They will remain here week, during which
their every day is engaged for some enter
tanment by the local cycling clubs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
Nebraska and Iowa Pensions.

WAsHINGToN, June l0-lSpecial Telegram
TO THE BEE. pensions granted Nebraskans:
Original invalid-Frederick Meyer, Jacob
Moore Charles f.. Hyde, George w. Carter,
Marion d. Edgington.
Pensions allowed Iowans. Original invalid
Joseph Shedeck, George C. Bliss, Joseph
Hall, James Kellina, Lucius Il. Robinson, j.
S. Karns, Gideon NJ. Nichols. Increase
William j. Cummings, John b. Bestock,
Caborne S. Figg, Jared M, Hinckley. Origi-
nal, widows etc.-Emile c., widow OF Ern-
est II. Hoffman. Mexican survivor-Willam
Fitzgerald alias Jermiah Sullivan.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
A Foo,har,iy Desperado.

ST. LOUIS, June 10--Infor ormation comes
from Carthage OF a desperate battle between
the citizens of that place and an unknown
desperate who entered the town armed to
the teeth and mounted ON a foaming stced,
announcing he had como TO take possession
of the place. He tired at a number Of citi-
zens without hitting any one and then rode
ont of town. A posse followed and captured
him, after killing his horse and seriously
Wounding the desperate.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-11
ADozen Passengers Injured.

bound train on the Lehigh Valley, due here
this morning, met with an accident this side
of Sugar Notch through the breaking of an
axle on one of the passenger coaches. The
disabled car dropped on the track and the
several cars following crashed against il, all
being percipitated down the embankment.
The cars were badly wrecked and about u
dozen passengers were seriously injured.