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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
BEFORE TRE COMMISSION.
Representatives OF Twcnty-six West
crn Roads Assemble.

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Pursuant TO an
order of the interstate commerce commits
sion, requiring the presence before the COM
mission to-day OF the. representatives of
twenty carriers, mostly western roads, to
answer and set forth what commission each
of them pays upon the sale Of passenger
tickets, and how this business is conducted
by them, the representatives assembled. The
general trend OF the testimony given was
that the roads were paying commissions in
accordance with the rates established by the
Western Passenger Agents association, and
that the roads were acting under this agree
ment, which was generally faithfully OBJ
served, to the bettcrment OF the service
Several railroad representatives in their
testimony declared no Generalization existed
on account of the commission paying, and
that none was anticipated.
In response to question by Chairman
Cooley General Passenger Agent Sebastian,
of the Rock Island road, said he did not
think the commissions paid were large
enough to make IL an object for the passenger
agents and the man TO whom the commissions
were paid to agree to divide up what was
made in this way.
General Traffic Manager Clarke, of the
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
road, said he regarded the effect of the agree
ment between the various passenger associa-
tions west of Chicago, regarding
commissions, as great Improvement
over the demoraliZed conuition OF
business previous TO the agreement. The
money made by the commission agents had
been considerably reduced, owing to the
stoppage of the payment of commissions by
many of the eastern trunk lines. The COM
missions paid last year by his company
amounted to more than $1,000.
General Passenger Agent Ruggles, of the
Michigan Central, said his company paid no
commissions, nor does il allow its agents to
accept them. An exception was made of the
emigrant business and some Pacific busi-
ness.
General Passenger Agent Ford, of the
Pennsy ylvania lines west of Pittsburg,
said his company had paid no commissions
since the passage of the Interstate law.
The answer of the Chicago ~ Alton road
detailed the commission business of that
company. IL also contained a number of
charges against the Wabash road of manipu-
lations of rates, improper use of mileage
tickets, etc. Receiver McNulta, of the Wa
bash, entered general denial of the charges
and General Manager Chappell, of the Alton,
testified in rebuttal of McNulta's statements.
General Passenger Agent Daniels, Of the
New York Central, gives it as his opinion
that the payment of commissions on the sale
of tickets frequently results in the cutting
of rates.
Several eastern general passenger agents
were examined among whom the opinion
seemed to prevail that commission paying re-
suited in rate cutting and was injurious to
railway management
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08

SPRINGFIELD, May Tn the house this
morning the bill for the prevention of the
evils of intemperance and crime, came up on
second reading This bin provides for stat
utory prohibition. 1t submits the question
to vote of the people of the state at sepa-
rate special election to be held next October.
If adopted the new law is TO go into force
throughout the state on the 1st Of May next.
The committee amendments were adopted.
When the time came to order the bill TO a
third reading, motion 10 strike out the en-
acting clause was made. The motion was
defeated
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Nebraska and Iowa Inventions.

WAsHNGToN, May 7,-[Special Telegram
to The Bee &c. G. Epp, Bradshaw, Neb.,
gate; Thomas j. Jolly, Ulysses, Neb., device
for opening trap door; William Turner and
j. F. Hudson, Benkelman, Neb., axle lubri
Gator; patents granted Nebraska and Iowa
inventors to day: John II. Autrobus, OF
tumwa Ia. door or window screen wiring
machine; Hiram Baldwin and j. j. Smith,
Toledo Ia, ink eraser; Volney w. Beeson
and w. b. Bonine, Perry, Ia, steam en-
gine; lgnaz Bergmann Fort Madison, Ia,
pen guide or rest; D. w. Bavee, Tama, Ia,
hay stacker; j. Hall, Creston, Ia, Ice ele-
vator; II. Hassel, Burlington, Ia, buckle;
j. Henderson, Keokuk, Ia, washing ma
chine; A. Jorgensen, Des Moncs, Ia, COM
pressed air motor; II. Larson, Hawthorne,
Ia, end gate for wagons; j. Levasseur, Mon
ticello, Ia, asslgnor to q. w. Simpson,
Somervllle, Mass, butter can; George
X. Roberts, Panora, Ia, washing machine;
Robert M Washburn, Burlington, Ia,
game and game; d. Whitmore, Bellevue, Ia,
Offset mechanism for saw mill carriages.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
THE BALD KNOBBERS.
Indications That They Will Pay th'
Extreme Penalty Of the Law.


OZARK, Mo-, May T-[Special Telegram
to TnE BEE. -Everything now indicates that
the three lllstarred regulators here will pay
the extreme penalty of Ball Knobberism on
Friday next. The last urgent appeal for
executive ciemency has been made by At
torneys delaney and Payne. Ozark paperg
have made eloquent and forcible arguments
for Communication, and still Governor Francis
remains inmovable. He is reported as say
ing that he thought he had no right to inter-
fere with the sentence of the courts.
Chief Walker and his son Bill keep up Is
commendable show of courage, but the ner-
vous strain is telling fcarfully upon them.
John Matthew'S wife and children and aged
mother came to visit him on Sunday. Sheriff
Johnson relaxed the prison rules and allowed
Matthews TO go outside the jail yard. Tho
meeting was very affecting. Matthews
seemed to feel wonderfully relieved by beng
able to sing hymns and pray with his weep
ing family. He has shown better nerve
since, and will probably meet his death with
becoming fortitude
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Reducing Train Service.

CHEYENNE, Wyo,, May 1.-lSpecal Tele-
gram TO Tue BEE. The Union Pacific,
among other reductions of expenses con
templates reducing the present daily service
on the Cheyenne & Northern from Cheyenne
TO Wcndovcr to three trains week. The
Cheyenne board of trade, recognizing the
disadvantage such reduced service would
be TO this city, to-day appointed Il committee,
consisting of Governor Warren, Delegate
Carey and Mayor Riner, 10 confer with the
officials of the road and endeayor to retain
the present daily train, and also secure, If
possible, the extension Of the road.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
ADULTERATED TEA.
The Vile Stuff Which is Thrown Upon
the American Market.

WASHINGTON, May 7.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. IA rather sensational report
upon the teas sent to the American market
has been made to the state department by
Consul Crowell, at Annoy, China. He says
while this years crop shows shrinkage of
$4,000 half chests, its inferority is fully equal
to last years crop. The consul says a large
proportion of Annoy Ooolong is poorly, culti-
waited, poorly picked and cured, dirty and
adulterated. Nearly the whole crop is mar
keted in the United States. 1t is the greed
of importers and exporters that alone makes
it possible to impose this vile stuff upon
the American public. The consul hopes that
the tea drinkers of America may be pro
tected against the so.called tea known as
Annoy Oolong, and says the existing laws
against the importation of lead and adulter-
ated teas is sufficient to do it if properly en-
forced,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
A FAST TRAIN.
Observations and Deliberations OF
Psycho George.

NEW York, May Especial Telegram to
THE BEE. George Francis Train was the
picture of contentment yesterday as he sat
in Madison square, summing himself and sur
rounded by his friends, the children. He
seemed a little weary, but said he was in
capital spirits, "oh, yes. 1 am first rate
and am going to fast for eighty-two days
more-one hundred days in all. I've lost
one-eighth of myself, but it's done me lots of
good; the fat around my eyes has dropped off
and now can see the way across the park.
Have accepted an offer from u dime museum
to deliver discourses for week for 81 200.
The proceeds will 60 to the Press club for its
new building. / want big building erected
in which a perpetual fair shall be held.
Well do it, and we'n re-christen the contin-
ent Columbia"
Train said too day: 81 will speak on Sun
day night, the twenty-fourth day of my fast,
but if some theater does not accept my terms,
one-half of the gross receipts, will return
to silence ana never speak again"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
A Pickaninv Caused 1t.

LITTLE Rock, May This afternoon a
driver named Wlleford had to use force to
bounce little darkey, who persisted in
hanging on the back end of his street car.
A gang of negroes who witnessed the per-
formance began throwing rocks at the
driver and finally rushed upon him. An.
other driver named Parker came to Willie
ford's assistance. The fight was growing
serious when Willeford pulled a knife and
stabbed one of the negroes until he dropped.
At this moment squad of policemen came
oil the scene dispensing the mob and arrest
ing Willeford and Parker.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
CRONIN is STILL MISSING.
Mr.. Conklin Makes Another Scnsa-
tiOnal Statement.

Mr. COnkIin Makes An0tner ScnSa.
tional Statement
CHICAGO H., May There is nothing
particularly new in the DR.. Cronin mystery
to-day. He is still unaccounted for, and Mr..
and Mrs. Conklin, with whom the doctor
lived, are still very much perturbed about
the matter. They insist he has been muir
dered by a gang which has been plotting
against him. Tonight Mr.. Conklin made
another sensational statement about the mys-
terious case. Said he:
"Dr. Cronin had papers by means Of
which, at the coming convention of the Irish
National league, in Philadelphia, he pro-
posed to vndicatc himself from and impli-
cate others in frauds. l do not know the
exact contents of these papers. He en-
trusted them to my care with instructions
that they be turned over to certain of his
friends in the event of his being murdered
or being made away with. turned over the
papers as he directed"
Conklin refused to say who the papers
were gwen to.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Presidential Appointments

WAsHINGroN, May 7.-The president made
the following appointments to-day: Arthur
L. Thomas, of Salt Lake City, of Utah, to be
governor of Utah; Elijah Sells, Of Salt Lake
City, secretary of Utah; Ellsworth Daggett,
OF Utah, surveyor general of Utah; Michael
A. Leahy, Of Wisconsin, Indian agent at
La Pointe agency in Wisconsin; James Nj.
Beacoui of Kansas, referee and chairman of
referees under the act of March 2, 1887, en-
titled: San act TO grant IL righto way
through the Indian territory to the Chicago,
Kansas & Nebraska railroad for the purpose
of appraising the compensation to be made
by said railroad company TO the Cherokee
nationn
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Two Chtldl err Burned.

INDIANAPOLIS, May7. Hillham small
town in Dubois county, Mrs Witzmann left
her home to visit ueighbor, leaving three
small children asleep in the house. During
her absence the house. caught fire and was
destroyed. Two of the youngest children
lost their lives, while the third, aged nine,
escaped, but is badly injured. The mother 5
reason was dethroned ny the shock, and she
can live but short time.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
a FEARFUL FALL.
An Elevator Shoots Down Five Stories
With Three Men.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., May THE passenger
elevator in the new Schwartz building was
tested to-day. Superintendent of Construc-
tion Cornell cut the elevator loose and let it
fall the whole five stories, distance of six
ty.tiye feet, to the air-tght brick vault at
the bottom, to show the entire safety of such
a fall. Cornell, with Jones, were accom-
panied by Rosenfeld, a reporter for the Tele-
gram. The elevator went down with awful
velocity. When the elevator door was
opened the three men were found lying on
the bottom of the car, insensible, with their
heads badly cut. Their injuries may prove
fatal, as all suffered a severe spinal shock
Jones was most severely hurt, and will prob
ably die.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Penitentiary Irvine.

SpRISGFIELD, H., May THE report of
the Joliet penitentary commissioners in re-
gard to the feasibility of manufacturing
twine in the Illinois penitentiary was made
to the general assembly to-day. The report
states that the manufacture of binding
twine at the Joliet penitentiary is not only
possible, but feasible; and an appropriation
asked for The machinery specified in the
report will produce rather less than one
third of the twine used each season by the
farmers of Illinois.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Laramie winILicense Gambling.

LARAMIE, Wyo,, May 7.,-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. The new city admins.
tration, with Hon. Augustus Trobing as
mayor, took charge tonight. An ordinance
establishing graded saloon license with the
maximum at $500, and the minimum at $500,
was passed, and 1t was decided to license
gambling, after long executive session.
Charles N, Clark was confirmed city mar
shall. Clark was last week depoted by the
Union Pacific as its freight and ticket agent
at this point.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Nomination. i'm Dakota.

CHAMBERLAIN, Oak, May Special Tel
egram to The BEE, The republicans to-day
nominated A.. g. Kelly, of Chamberlain, aud
j. b. Willis. of Planknton, to represent the
district of Brule and Aurora counties at the
Sioux Falls convention. The democrats put
in nomination 4. Is. Curtis, OF Chamberlain,
aad ii. l.. Fellows, Of Plankinton.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
A Fatal Runaway.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May AT Lawley,
Fla, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ, Churchill, of Iowa,
and Mr. and Mrs. ]. b. Burdette were out
driving. when the horses became frightened,
overturned the wagon and threw the occu-
pants out. Mr.. Burdette was killed in
stantly. Mrs Churchill was badly mnngled
and her lett side and both legs paralyzcd.
Mrs. Burdette's left shoulder was wrenched
out OF place and one eye was almost torn out.
Mr. Churchill was not seriously Injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
CHARGES OF CRUELTY.
A Receiver Demanded for the Home
for IncurahIes NJ CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May IA bill was filed in the
circuit court by number of prominent citl-
zens to-day, asking for the appointment of
receiver for the home for incurables, and an
injunction against the present managers.
The bill also asks for the removal of Presi-
dent Higginbotham, Of the institution, and
Mrs. Barlow, the matron, for gross viola
tions of the trust reposed in them. 1t is
claimed that the helpless inmates have been
frightfully abused and tortured. Thirty
cases are cited, some of them too horrible for
belief The matron and attendants are
charged with causing the death of some pa
tlents. President Higginbotham alleges that
the charges are malicious and will be re.
futed. The case promises to be a sensational
one.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
a Fire Swrpt Town.

FISDLAY, o., May AT midnight last
night, a fire broke out in a meat shop in
Beaver Dam, small village twenty miles
west of this city. and before the flames could
be subdued, almost the entire business por'
tiOn of the town was burned. A late hour
found the inhabitants all abed, ana many
had barely time 10 escape in their night
clothes loss $50, 900; insurance l4,010
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Shielded over Gambling Losses.

CHgygSNg, Wyo., May Especial Tele-
gram TO TUE BEE. IA printer named Harry
Tuxford, was drowned in Sloan's Lake here.
to-day. 1t is supposed he committed suicide.
He lost his weeks wages, last evening, AT
faro, and was in despondeDt mood this
morning. He went boating, this afternoon,
and, this evening, the boat was found hoat-
ing on the lake with his hat and coat. An
attempt will be made, tomorrow, TO recover
the body
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
THE FOREST FIRES.
They Continue Their Work OF Des-
tructiOn i'm the Northwest.

WAUsAU, Wis, May THE woods are on
fire all around the city. Hay, meadows,
crops and bridges were destroyed IN the
western part of the county. Farmers and
mill men are fighting the fire, and unless
rain comes soon, great damage will be done.
DULUTH Mimi, May 7..-Reports of the
destruction of the forest fire continue to
come in, and show that il is raging in all
directions with more or less fury In some
places the fires have burned out, and in
others the timber has been attacked, which
will result in heavy loss.
The greatest loss is in the destruction of
railroad ties, telegraph poles and cordwood.
So far news has reached here of the de-
struction of q dozen buildings, some in this
state and some in Wisconsin. Several wood
camps near Norman have been wiped out.
Some stock was destroyed IN outlying dis
tricts. Most of the destruction hae been on
the line of the ST. Paul & Duluth and North
ern Pacific roads
MINNEApoLIs, May IA st. Cloud, Mimi,
special says n terrible wind storm has been
raging there since last evening No great
damage has been done in town, but the re-
ports from the surrounding towns state that
houses and barns have been unroofed or
moved from their foundations. binding
clouds of dust fill the air. Forest fires are
raging in the vicinity of kimball. The loss
will be heavy unless ram falls soon Crops
will be damaged
HUDSON, Wis, May 7.-Some thirty stores
and dwellings, the entire business portion of
the village Of Waldron, ten miles southwest
of this place on the Mackinaw railroad,
burned yesterday afternoon. The loss ag-
gregated $50, 600: partially insured.
LUDINGToN, Mich. May 7.-Carter's mill
| dock was fired last night by a spark from
| passing tug. Four hundred thousand feet of
lumber and 100000 shingles were burned.
| The schooner Dawn was damaged slightly.
| The wind is blowing gale and the iremen
are working hard to save the mill.
EAST SAGINAW, Mich, May I'm north
ern Michigan no rain has fallen for several
months, and as result fires are raging IN
| every direction. In Midland, Glare, Gladwin
| and Osceola counties the flames are running
| through the timber and over uncleared
| farms. In several places briGadcs of men
| are trying to check the progress of the fire,
| North of this city yesterday nearly a mile
| of forest was burned. The flames, fanned
| by a brisk wind, are sweeping everything
| before them Danger from the same source
| is also reported from Huron county along
the Saginaw, Tuscola & Huron road. In
the vicinity of Bay Port, on the shores of
| Wild Fowl bay, the greatest trouble exists.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
l'arneIi lfOnOrsd.

LoNpoy, May AT the annual meeting
OF the National Liberal club to-day, after an
animated discussion, Parnell was elected
life member by large majority. A resolu-
ton was adopted resembling the previous
declaration of the club that lowing 10 the
divisions at present existing in the party, it
is not desirable for the club 70 be actively
identified with any section of it," To.day's
action is tantamOunt TO declaring the club
a Gladstonian body.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
A shower of Frogs.

ST.. PAUL, Minn, May IA special from
jamestown, OAK, says that during the Sc
we're storm last evening large number of
frogs were preclptated to the ground from a
cloud. 1t is claimed q funnel-shaped cloud
was seen in the west shortly before, and the
theory is that the frogs were caught up from
some slough in the whlrlwind and carried in
the AIR until II spent itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
B,sanarok Imnressed.

BERLIN, May AT the Samoan confer
ence the details OF the coming changes in
Samoa are being debated at length, but nc
differences as TO principle now exist. All
the delegates desire the neutrality of the
islands. The Americans have achieved
marked success, aud have impressed Bis
marck with their hrmness aud diplomacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Died OF Consumption.

PIERRE, OAK, May 7.--ISpeclai Telegram
to rmg BEE. l-B. Crawford, aged twenty,
two years. brother OF Hon, G. j. Crawford,
fell dead, this morning, while eating his
breakfast. lie came from Allamakee county,
Iowa, 10 this city, about three weeks ago. for
his health He uied OF CONSUMPTION. Tho
funeral VIII be held tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Down With the Cigarette.

LANSING, Mich, May THE senate to-day
passed bill prohibiting the sale of tobacco
to minors under seventeen years Of age, and
the Jackson bill, prohibiting the manrfac.
ture and sale OF cigarettes Both of these
bills passed the house and oaly require the
signature Of the governorto become laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Sol a six-Tiune Winner.

LEAD CRY, Oak, May 7.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to Tmg BEE, Sol Star was to-day re-
elected mayor of Dcadford for the sixth sue
cessiye time. There WAS no opposition TO his
candidacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
Ei9el Rscaived by Carnot.

PARIS, May 7.-Presideut Carnot, to-day,
received Eiffel, the designer and builder Of
the town bearing his uaIne. and the work
men who were engaged IN its construction.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
The Longed For Rain.

DULUTH, Mimi, May THE much wished
for rain made ITS appearance shortly before
noon, ana heavy showers are taking place
all around here and drowning out the blaz
ing forest
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08

For Nebraska and Iowa-Local rams,
older, westerly winds.
For Dakota Rain, colder, winds shifting
Z. westerly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-08
ToIstoi is Dead.

ST.. PETERSBURG, May Count Tostoi
minister Of the interior, is dead.
Thomas County cat., 1889-11-14
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys will remove Pimples, BOils.
Salt Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood.-Will drive malaria
from the system and prevent as well as
cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure of
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded-Price
SO cts and 81 90 per bottle at Ryder &
ShanKlln's Drug Store.
Thomas County cat., 1889-11-14
COLONIsr sLEEPERs

The Union Pacific Ry., also known as tae
Overland Route. has lately added to its ser
vice a number of new cars (which by the way
Gre built by the World famous Pullman com
panyj entitled colOnist sleepers. and which for
convenience and comfort are but little be-
hind the Pullman palace car. The cars are de-
signed for the use and comfort of the colonist,
who with his family inteUd moving west to
grow up with the country.
The only difference between these cars and
the regular first-elass Pullman is that the Col
onist sleeper is not upholstered There are
fourteen sections in each car. and separate
toilet rooms for ladies ard gentlemen. At
night by means of sliding head boards and
heavy 1arnssk curtains. as much privacy is
secured as if in the regular first-class sleeper.
Plenty of fresh. clean towels and good sup
ply of water are also to be found uniform
ed porter accompanies each car TO look after
the comfort and attend tn the wants OF pas
sengers. and no smoking is allowed II GER
tainly seems that for cheap and co1lmoSious
sleeping accommodations. while travelling.
these cars cars cannot be excelled.
Thomas County cat., 1889-11-14
For the best coal at lowest
prices and fullest weights, 60
to Meglemre's.
Baptist Social.

On Tuesday evening the ladies of the
Baptist church gave social at the resid
ence of Mr.. F. c. Finnerty. A sumptuous
supper was served early in the evening.
after which al enjoyed themselves with
conversation, music, games. etc. An
elegant cake was sold at auction for q
good price and this added to the receipts
at the supper tables netted snug sum
of money which goes to aid the Baptist
church. At II O'Clock all retired to theil
respective homes thoroughly satisfied
with the evenings enjoyment.
Thomas County cat., 1889-11-14
An Exciting Runaway.

Last Friday evening runaway occur
red which caused considerable excite
ment. s. Pratt's team was left standing
at Shirey's place north of town and when
the wagon was uncoupled the forepart
dropped down which frightened the team
and they started for the city. They came
IN on Franklin avenue and turned on
Fourth and were about to run into Wal
ker's barn when Lon closed the doors
The team then ran between the barn and
windmill. One wheel struck the wind
mill which turned the wagon edgeways
and it went through there like creased
lightning. No serious damage was done
but one of the horses was considerably
bruised on the legs.