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Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
lie CarOn is Sorry He Smoke,

LONDON, Feb. l7.-[New York Herald
Cabe-Special to TIE BEE THE inter-
view with lie Caron which the Herald's
London edition published yestersay has been
the scnsatian of the day. The whole Of Sun
days edition has been exhausted and news
boys are coming to the office want
ing more. From Hyde park in
the west to Whiccchapc in the
east there is but one topic of CONVERSE
ton, and that is the enterprise shown by the
Herold in drawing out the Times's great wit
ness. AT midday not Il single copy OF the
herald could he bought in London or its
suburbs. lie Carou called at this Office to-
night and handed in the following lctter'
II am advised that the publication of what
purports TO be the report of an interview
with me H to-day's 10 ndon edition of tho
New York Herald constitutes libel, and
now formally give you notice that any fur
thcr production of this report or statement
founded upon it must be at your peril"
Notwithstanding this threatening notice,
the lterald's edition of Monday will repro
duce the interview, as this is the only
way to supply the enormous demand. In a
statement to the Press ASSOCIATION lie Caron
says he though the interview was for Amer
ca, or he would not have talked.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
MOrtunrY Matters.

The funeral of Thomas Cough was largely
attended yesterday, the Bricklavcrs' union
and the members of the Plasteror's union
turning out IN full force, the athor trades
unions being represented by delegations.
The cortege was headed by the A. o. II,
band, and proceeded from iGcafcy 81 Heafy's
to Laurel hill, whore the remains were in
tered.
Another old resident of Omaha passed
away, when Bridget Boylan died last even
ing shortly before g o'clock. She had been
troubled with heart disease, and vas con
fined TO her house few days prior to her
death, which, however, came cxpcctedly.
She was siXty-two years of age, and the wife
of James Boylan, one OF the oldest
of the Union Pacific employees, and
at present in charge of the
shipping departments at the shops. She
leaves six children, one of whom is a tcle.
graphcr in the employ of the company, and
the other moulder. The funeral VIII take
place Tuesdays at A. m.
Miss Gulles Mcclure succumbed 10 an in.
flammatory attack yesterday afternoon in
South Omaha, and will be burea in St
Marys cemetery tomorrow mornlngt at 5 a.
IN. High mass will bo celebrated in st.
Bridgcts church.
Josie Halen, Il three year-old girl. died Of
bronchitis yesterday afternoon. The funeral
will leave her fathers residence, Brown
Park, this afternoon at p, N.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18

eral Wright. of Centervile, and General
Beeson, of Marshalltown, have been in the
city during the past week comforting with
the adjutant general in regard to the next
encampmeut of the Iowa National Guard.
Heretofore the custom has been TO alternate
the style of encampment, having one year
brigade cncampmcnt and the next year rcgi-
mental cncampmcnts. There are two brig
AIDES in the state, the first comprising the
Second, the Third and the Fifth regiments.
The second brigade includes the First, the
Fourth and the Sixth regiments. Before the
railroad law WAS passed by the last general
assembly it was possible to secure special
rates for troops to and from their encamp-
mcnts. But now that special rates have been
abandoned the item of transportation Is q
very important Que when estimating the eX
penses of an eucampment. The commanding
officers say that the troops get the best re-
suits from the brigade enCampmcnt but it is
more expensive than the encampment by
regiments. and they hesitate about ordering
that kind for this year, although il would
follow in natural order, the encampment last
year being by regiments. The matter is now
being considered, and If any arrangement
can be made with tho railroads which will
make the expense about equal in either case
the brigade enCampment will be ordered.
decision will soon be announced, and the
dates will be fixed, so that the men in the
National Guard can arrange their engage
mentS for the summer so as not to conflict
with the cncampment
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
The Iowa Tax Law.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 1i.-TSpecial Tel
egram to THE BEE. "A good many people
do not entirely understand the provisions of
the general Iowa tax law. No demand for
taxes is required but 1t is the duty of every
person to pay his taxes between the first
Monday in January and the 1st day of March
following the levy in September. Or, ne
may pay one-half the general tax and all the
road tax before the first day of
March and the remainder before
the first day of the following
September. Where the first installmcnt is
not paid before April l the whole tax be
comes delinquent from March |, and when
the second installment is not paid before
October | following it becomes delinquent
from September l. Delinquent taxes draw
a penalty of per cent per month until paid.
A tax sale is held on the first Monday of each
year for the unpaid taxes of the preceding
year or years. This synopsis of the Iowa tax
laws may save a good many Iowa tax payers
from penalty payments for neglect to comply
with the provisions in this respect.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
NINETY HOURS ROASTED.
One Man Burned to Death and Sew
eraI Severely Injured.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. H. Special Tele-
gram to TIE BEE "A Disastrous fire broke
out in the Lands livery and Transfer com.
pany's barns at Tenth and Forest avenue,
shortly after II o'clock tonight, and
for a time threatened to devastate
the entire east side of the city, as
the fire departme mt was powcrlcss to prevent
its spread owing to the bursting of the water
main west of the fire. The fire spread with
startling rapidity, and the entire building
and contents were destroyed. The horses
were stabbed in the basement, and it is est-
mated that ninety of them perished, entail
ing loss of about $4,000. The build
ing and store will run the loss up
to 10000, which IS fairly covered
by insurance. Mr. Hoffman, one of the gen.
tIemen interested in the company, was burned
to death and his wife seriously injured. Tom
Brady an employe, was also badly hurt and
another hostler severely injured. Several
residences were also burned down, which
will increase the total loss TO possibly
5000.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
Ruinc,, by SuecnIation.

MACON, Ga, Feb 1.-THE Capital bank
yesterday caused warrants to be issued
AGAINST John Il. Adams, of Adams & Son,
cotton manufacturers and warehouse men.
The charges are forgery, utteriug forged pa
per, cheating aud swinllmg. Adams went
10 Jail in default of 5000 bail. He waived
preliminary hearing Six years ago young
Adams commenced 10 speculate In futures,
losing heavily. He issued fictitious Gotten
receipts and farmers notes, finally forging
the names of responsible farmers ana dis
counting tac paper at the bank,
taking II up always in time
70 preven. trouble. This continued until the
thG amoun, of Adagas' fictitious and forged
paper decreased 20 s2l,oe0 ut the Capitol
bank. Adams transferred insurance policies
10 the amount OF tlS,00O to the bang In
counting the cotton bales IN the house, 200
were found which should have been thou
sand Adams acknowledged the crime and
stated that Sj0000 would barely cover the
amount The father is higEly respected,
aGd the house goes 70 the waN .t.eT doing
rusipnss iD'rty yeara.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
Tho Railroad Situation.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb l7.-[Special to THE
BEE. The situation in railroad matters is
very quiet at present. The different roads
are accepting the commissioners schedules,
and putting their rates in force as fast as the
changes can be made. Whether or not the
litigation began in Judge Brewers court will
be continued at the May term is not alto
gether certain: The roads have had a large
force of men at work obtaining mass of
statistics TO show the loss that would result
on years business If the commissioners
rates were enforced. They make comparai-
son between the old and the new rates on a
years business and they expect to prove to
the cour: that the loss would be SO great as
to nearly bankrupt them. AT present, how
ever, they are giving the rates a trial, and
public sentiment is very strongly in favor of
having them obey the law ana try the rates
awhile and see whether the threatened loss
will arise
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18

TOPEKA Kan, Feb. i7.--lSpeclai Tele-
gram to THE BEE. James Ellisto ma prom
inent cattle man and proprietor of the Cim-
arron ranch, one of tho largest in western
Kansas, became involved in quarrel yester-
day afternoon with G. l.. Badly, the super.
intendent of the ranch. Elliston suspected
that Badly was too intimate with
his wife, and accusec him Of it. This brought
on hot words, but the two were parted by
friends. A half hour later the quarrel was
renewed, and Badly who i'll the meantime
three times. death resulting almost instantly.
The affair has created sensation, and the
feeling against the murderer is worry bitter.
He claims that it was done in self defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
INSTANTLY KlLLED.
Robert Jovc, OF kansas City, Shot
Ihrnmph the HCRl.

KANSAS CRY, Feb. IFS Special Telegram
to TUE BEE. A sensational shooting atfray
which resulted fatally, took place at Argen.
tine Kan, one OF Kansas City's suburbs,
late this afternoon. The facts in the case,
rs near as can he asccrtaiucd, Indicate that
Robert Jovc sporting character, and
John c. Brown, a Santa Fo yardman,
have had trouble for several weeks past
The feud was the outcome of improper ad-
vanccs on the part of jovo to Mrs. Brown,
who had informed her husband of an indie.
cent proposal made by Jove. This afternoon
Jovc was on a spree and called at Browns
refidcnce. He nourished II revolver anu
threatened TO kill Brown, and was elected.
Jove was afterward arrested for firing
of his revolver but released on bail.
Later Brown and Jove met on the street, and
the latter prccptatcd matters by assaultng
Brown, who drew his revolver aud shot Jovc
through the head, killing him in
stantly Brown gave himself up to
the authorities and was lodged in the
county jail at Wyaudottc. He told
his story of the trouble in n straightforward
manner and the sympathy of the public IS in
his favor. 1t is said that Jove Is wanted III
Johnson county, Tennessee for the murder
of u colored man some two years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
Another Problem Solved.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 17.-[Special to
THE BEE. A curious little question on the
construction of statute has just been de-
cided by the state auditor. The law entities
the soldiers home at Marshalltown to draw
an appropriation of $40 per month for each
inmate. The trustees were in doubt as to
how to determine the number each month,
since the number was constantly changing.
Hitherto an attempt has been made to arrive
at an approximation by taking the average
for the preceding quarter This did not
make sufficient allowance for the heavy in
crease during the quarter, and it was feared
that the appropriation would not be enough
to support the actual number of inmates.
The auditor now decides that the average of
the number of inmates in the preceding
month shall be taken as the basis for ap-
preparations each month So the trustees
are happy, and think they can get along all
right
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
A SKY SCRAPER'S COLLAPSE.
The Tallest Onlce Building In Chi
cago Total Wreck.
NO ONE KILLED OR INJURED.
The Superintendent and Contractors
Refuse to Advance Any Theory
As to the Cause OF
the Accident.


CurcAGo, Feb. lt.-Ouc of the tallcst Office
buildings in America collapsed to-day. A
number of workmcn rushed out just in time
to escape being crushed under the mountain
OF wrecltagc The ruined building was the
Owings block, beautiful gothic structure,
fourteen stories high, situated at
the corner of Dearborn and Adams streets,
just opposite the poStofNlcc, in the center Of
the business district. The ten lever stories
fell in, one after another, leaving tho walls,
the four upper floors and the roof standing
in decidedly shaky condition. In the tenth
story the tile flooring was defective, or was
damaged BY the natural settling OF the build
ing.
Abou, $50 this morning dozen or so Of
the workmen who We're in the basement
heard an ominous cracking and crash. For
tunately for them they did not stop to in
quire the cause, but rushed frantcally into
the street. A succession of thunderOus re-
ports followed the first crash, then
one mighty din, and the atmosphere
was filed with n great uprising cloud of dust
When the air was cleared, where once story
above story rose with every appearance of
colossal strength and durability, now
mounted a fantastic heap of debris,
while II space for 1870 feet above was empty,
save for the bent and distorted iron beams
that here and there projected from the walls.
The superintendent and contractors were
summoned but did not seem to have any
idea Of the cause OF the wreck. or if they did
they kept it carefully TO themselves.
The building, which was rapidly ap-
proaching completion, was considered one
of the finest in the city from
the standpoint of convenience, strength and
architecture. The three lower stories were
of stones and others above of pressed brick.
The interior was entirely of tile supported
by massive iron girdcrs.
The tiles of which the flooring were made
were fitted together like kcystones, and any
extension of space coniining them would tend
to allow the entire mass to drop'out II is
presumed that tina settling of the building
caused the first break. and that the weight
of the mass preciptated from the tenth floor
carried down the remainder of the inner
structure. The matter creates great COM
ment among business men. The very fact
that the accident seemed to be unforeseen Is
generally considered the most serious phase
of it, when taken in connection with the
idea that it plght have occurred when the
building was completed and filled
with occupants. Notwithstanding the great
height of the building, the land on which 1t
stands Is not more than fifty feet square.
The design was to utilize every inch to the
utmost. The exterior shows no signs of the
wreck Of the inside. No information as TO
the proba bic loss or what is to be done could
be obtained from any one about the buildi ng.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18

DEApwoop, D. T., Feb. l7-ISpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. John Wilson, the
Homestake train robber who was badly
wounded and captured in that dastarily at
tempt on the l2th of last October, and who
turned states evidence against Nickerscn,
Telford and Doc Doughcrty his accom-
plices, escaped from the Jail last
night. His cell was in the
second story. The only window
was secured by an iron barred shut
ter and was locked on the inside by Il pad
lock. This was picked, evidently with
small octagonal steel punch, broken part of
which was found with two strands of twisted
wire in his cell this morning. He let himself
down with torn strips of his blankets. Con-
manifested here at the placing of Wilson in
such an insecure cell.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
A Nlichi.an Tragedy.

TEcuMsEH, Mich, Feb. IA tragedy oc-
cured in this village last night, by which a
whole family has been wiped OUT of oxis-
terce. Frank l.. Silvers, well-known
horse breeder, shot his wife and two
daughters, Edith and Ada, aged ten and
nine, respectively, and then shot himself
The bodies were found this morning by
neighbors, who, noticing that the curtains
We're down, and failing TO arouse anyone,
forced open the door. In the parlor lay tho
body Of Mrs. Silyers, fully dressed The
up stairs, and in the same room, on The floor,
lay Silvers, weltering in blood and still
breathing lie is still alive but unconscious,
and cannot recover. There is no known
cause for the deed Silvcrs was apparently
In pros porous circumstances, ana his rela'
tioas with dis family were pleasant.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18

ST. LOUIS, Fob. l7.--Alvices from Indian
territory say that the journal, or diary, OF
Belle Starr, the noted female bandit, has
rbeen obtained from the Starr ranch. Belle
Intended to publish it as an autobiography
The matter contained therein is replotc with
thrilling incidents and personal adVentur os
hut the most remarkable features of all are
certain disclosures concerning crimes in
Texas and Indian territory, which will tend
to prove that innocent men have been SEN
fenced on various occasions. 1t is also q
matter of curiosity that the names of promi
nent persons are connected with certain
crimes that have been committed in recent
years, Some of the sketches in the journal
are lively and humorous.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
CABINFT GOSSIP.
Much Significance Attached to Win.
dom's Visit to Harrison.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. l7.--This has been a
rather quiet Sabbath, and General Harrison
had a day Of needed rest. Around the hotels
and on the streets the chief talk has been the
visit of Window, and opinions vary as to
whether he is to go into cabinet us well as
to the quality of the appointments.
There is less talk to-day of Warner Miller
going into the cabinet than yesterday, but
quite number positively assert that he will
be one of the eight. They do not pretend to
assign him to any specific place, but intma-
tions are that it will be tho department of
Justice.
1t was rumored last night that
Noble, of Missouri who has
been mentioned for a cabinet place
was in the city on yesterday and called upon
General Harrison, but nothing certain can
be obtained in regard to it, as the rumor will
neither be affirmed or denied at the generals
house. 1t is pretty generally conceded here
to-day that Noble will be member Of tho
cabinet. Leading democrats here are dis
posed TO critcisc very severely the makeup
of the cabinet so far as it has been an
nounccd. uThcr criticisms are mainly di-
rected at Window, Wanamaker and Noble.
A great ma Ority of the republicans express
themselves as highly pleased.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
Novel Celebration.

DGs MoiNg9, la, Feb. lI-tSpecial TO the
BEE. There will be noyol celebration of
Washington's birthday in many Iowa cities
this year. The Grand Army post at Mount
Pleasant has originated cus,om which
others viii follow. The veterans propose TO
present on that OCCASION Gag TO the boys Of
the High school, They reverse the usual
order, and give flags instead of receiving
them. But their idea is that 40 tho veterans
are growing old and fast passing away, IL is
appropriate that their charge should be com
mlr,ed to younger hands, and so they give
boys Of to-day, VINO viii soon take their
places, Commander Consignoy was SO im-
pressed with the idea that he has recon.
mended Il TO all !he pests ~ tAc aGpart,asnt
Of Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
RajirOld Notes.

General Passenger AGENT Buchanan has
issued the following order:
Henry G. Cheney is appointed assistant
general passenger agent Of tile Fremont,
Elkhorn s. Missouri Valley railroad, and OF
the Sioux City 4 Pacific rplroad, taking
effect February 10,
Mr. Cheyney has for years held the oficc
OF southwestern passenger agent OF the
above road which has been abolished.
Assistant General Manager Dic,sil lson, Car
Accountant Buckingham, and Assistant Gen
eral Freight Agent baldwin, of the Union
Pacific, are at Leavenwerh making arrange
ments for the independent operation of the
win as general manipulator.
II is currently reported that A. V. II. Car.
pentcr, genera! passenger agent of the Chi.
cago, Mllwaahee st Paw, WI ee retired
ut full pay March |, and that j. w. Hanna.
ford will take his place. Old age aUd loss of
sight is iEc cause Of Mr.. Carpenters retire.
meat from The position he has Lell SO lobg
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
The New Hampton Shooting.

mason CITY, Ia, FEB. lz-[Spccial to THE
BEE, 1T now looks probable that an cxtcn.
siyc litigation will grow out of the shooting
sensation at New Hampton, II appears that
Tcifords was note dcputiIcd officer, ar d
he voluntarily assumed the obligation of
making the arrest Tctfords has been placed
under arrest and is nov out on bail. Tho
real name of the man shot is Frank
Youngloyc, and not Frank ncfrankic, as ha
first gave il. The doctors have given up all
hopes Of his recovery, hut state that he may
live along in his present condition several
days. The young lady VINO he was enticng
away was Nellie Greedy, n resident Of Osagc,
and their arrest was ordered on account of
some pilrcrinG done white they were shopping
at l5assett 1t appears that Gounglovc is a
bad character and has done time in the state
penitent!ary ON account Of wrong doings at
Brush Greek, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
Got Ahead OF Gould.

ST. Louis, Feb. IA dispatch from
Tyler, Tex, says that recently jay Gould
filed suit in the district court Of Smith
county against the International 4 Great
Northern railway for $I9G,Y9O, and at the
opening OF the present session of court last
Monday the International & Great Northern
company came in ard attempted TO confess
Judgment for the amount, but that the Mis-
souri,, Kansas Il Texas railway interyened
with u suit against the International Il Great
Northern for sl00, 600 ana asked for a re.
cRivar. The matter was argued on Satnr'
day, and Colonel r. H. Bonner and Hen. ID,
Wceh fae!iy Lave been sppolGled receivers,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
The ChemiIeck Murder.

MASON CITY, Ia, 6'eb. 17.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE J-Excitement in the
Chemileck wholesale, murder is beginning to
subsde At O'Clock last evening the body
of the murderer was picked up from the
prairie and carried across the country to the
home of his father. The hatred manifested
muttered curses, while others gave the body
violent kicks. The coroner will not be able
TO report a verdict before Monday night, and
it is now likely that he will be able 10 estab-
lish that Joe Chemlleck had an accomplice in
the crime.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
ImpOrtant to Farmers.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. IT, Special to The
BEE. Iowa is fortunate in having as state
veterinary surgeon, DIR. Stalker, a man of
scientific requirements, who can protect the
cattle interests of the state in many ways.
He has made study of the poisoned plants
and fungus growths which cattle sometimes
feed upon .rand case of this kind has been
recently investigated by him. man named
Luther, living near Madrid, in Boone county,
reported to him that his cattle were afflicted
awith a strange hoof disease. DIR. Stalker
made personal examination and discovered
that the cattle had been eating hay that was
filed with ergot, a fungus growth that is fire.
luently noticed on what is known as spurred
rye. THIS fungus growth is seen in more or
less quGlAiEy on great deal OF hay, but a
small amount of IL does little harm. When
found in large quantities, the nay containing
IL is likely to prove very injurious to the cat
tie that eat it, After long course OF feed
ing the effect becomes noticeable, especially
toward spring, 1t impairs the circulation,
and eventually keeps all blood from the eX-
tremitlcs, thus producing the hoOt disease,
such us was noticed in the cattle at Madrid.
DR.. Stalker's advice TO the farmer was to
stop feeding the hay with the ergot in it, and
change TO diet of corn fodder or straw
two articles that are usually absolutely free
from the stuff. He states that corn has
a tendency To counteract the effect of the
crgOt. This winter being comparatively
mild, farmers have fed more hay and less
corn than usual, hence the number of cases
of hoof disease in different parts of the state.
DIR. Stalker explains the fact that horses are
not so liable to he afflicted as cattle, by their
being more solectiye in the matter of their
food and they are more likely 10 reject the
spurred rye ul'on which the poisonous fungus
grcws
al urI EnH IN
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-18
Susnact of Murder.

LlNwoop, Neb., Feb. IA man supposed
to be John Waters, who murdered his
mother-in law at No 81 Tuliia street, Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, was arrested here Saturday
night by Private Detetective Leroy E.
Sewers. The prisoner registered at the
Northwestern hotel as Frank Baker, and
says he has been travelling over the country
for the last two years. He answers to the
despription given and will be held until the
officers who have been notified can arrive.