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Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
BIG OIL BLAZE IN ALLEaH ENY.
An Explosion of Gasoline Destroys
the Miller Refinery.

the Miller ReHneey.
PITrsBuRG, August 2l.--The last stroke of
the o'clock bell had hardly died away this
morning when sudden and brilliant glare
spread over the lower portion of Pittsburg
and Allegheny. 1t was followed by dull,
heavy boom, and then a column of smoke
shot up from the Allegheny side of the OHIO
river. Investigation showed that the large
oil refinery of A. l.. Miller was doomed to
destruction. Perry Leuck, night watch
man of the refinery, was found lying
in an injured and dazed condition on Wash
ington avenue He was taken to a drug
store and his injuries attended to. He could
tell nothing of the explosion or how he es
capped. Thornton Miller, engineer of the es-
tablishnent, was missing and it is thought
he perished in the flames.
/, In the meantime the devouring element
was sweeping all before it. Starting from
gasoline, which was the cause of the explo-
sion, the flames spread in all directions %, 900
barrels of oil being ablaze at once. Alarm
after alarm was sent out and soon every en-
gine in the city was at the fire and streams
of water were pouring in from all directions.
Within fifteen minutes, the eutire square,
except narrow strip along Preble avenue,
was one mass of flames. The roofs of neigh
boring residences were smoking and the
cupants, many half clad, were standing
around stupifed with fear. At $3.50 o'clock
the fire was under control so far as
continng the flames within the original
limits was concerned, but the fire was still
blazing at o'clock this morning. BY playing
on the houses most In danger the speed of
the flames in that direction was avoided, and
by hard work the lumber yard ut one end of
the property was saved.
The destruction of the refinery is practl-
cally total and the fire Is still taking up
what little remains. No trace of Engineer
Miller has been secured, and there is no
longer any doubt that he met his DOOM The
plant was valued at 1925 co., and the insur-
ance, if any, ls light.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Another Cotton Mill Failure.

Providence II. L., August 81. =. The
Waukegon cotton goods mills to-day decided
TO suspend payment and allow their notes to
go to protest. The failure is connected with
that of Lewis Brothers, though it is asserted
not to be direct result of it, the Waukegon
being creditors of Lewis Brothers only to
the extent OF about $4,000 The mills were
reported TO be in with Manyille & Staters 10
the amount of 81 ,00O,0 600 and creditors have
been coming down on them. No statement
can be had as yet, but the liabilities are be-
lieved TO be heavy.
The Waukegon company has two mills at
present IN operation, one at Waukegon near
Plainheld, Conn, capitalized at $500, 900, en-
ploymg 1000 hands, ana the Nottingham
mills of this city, capitalized at $500 600 and
employing 600 hands. Treasurer Taft, of
the Waukegon mills, rs also secretary and
treasurer OF the Pouemaugh mills, which
have capital of Sl,5O0,GO0. Bradstreets
think that TafVs connection with this mill
may place it in danger.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
CROPS IN THE DAKoTAs.
Wheat Better Than Expected and OF
High Grade,

HURON, s. d., August 21.-Reports from
sixty towns in various parts of North and
South Dakota, forwarded to S. w. Clean, in
charge of the United States signal office end
manager of the Dakota crop and weather
service in this city, indicate that for the
week ending August Is, crops generally
needed rain. Early planted corn in the
southern counties is rapidly curing, and IN
the north, where showers have been fire.
quent, late corn and also flax, grass and root
crops are greatly in need of rain. The ma
iorlty of the reports Indicate that the wheat
yield is much better than expected, and is OF
q high grade Much OF it is beginning 10
find its way 10 market.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
THE GLovER-BArEs FIGHT.
The Montana Pugilist Knocked Out
in the Fourth ROunu.

tn tne fOuftn iNOnnu.
SALT LAKE, Utah, August 2l.-[ Especial
Telegram to THE BEE. About l o'clock
yesterday morning II prize fight took place
at Lake Park resort, the pugilists being
Frank Glover, of Chicago, and jimmy
Bates, of Butte, Mont. The fight was with
four-ounce gloves, Bates drew first blood,
but was knocked out in the fourth round.
The contest was witnessed by about 300
people, special trains leaving Salt Lake and
Ogden for the scene shortly before midnight.
No one knew where the encounter was to
take place until the trains stopped. The
governor and United States marshal heard
of the affair, and, securing spe-
cial engine, went up the road and
met the returning crowd about
ten miles from the city. When the marshal,
governor and posse boarded the tram about
fifty of the sports escaped by Jumping
through the windows and spent the night in
the sage brush. The names of the remainder
of the party were secured and all who could
be found at daylight were arrested. Bates
was arrested ut Ogden late in the day and
Glover was captured while attempting TO
escape from the city III u carriage Among
those arrested were g. j. Mukey, special
passenger agent of the Rio Grand Western
railroad, and many prominent citizens.
Their trials will take place tomorrow, The
affair is creating considerable excitement in
the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
COMMUTATION ALMOST SURE
Mrs. Maybrick Will Undoubtedly
Escape the Death Penalty.
THE EVIDENCE BEING WEIGHED.
Home Secretary Matthews Carefully
Sitting All the Testimony and
Going Over the Papers
in the Case.
Not Yet Reprieved.

tCOpUiDM 1889 M JAMS Gordon B,nn,n1
LONDON, August 2l.-lNew York Herald
Cable--Special to THE BEE. AT the hour
write the decision of Mr. Matthews in the
Maybrick case has not been made public. He
Is waiting for some additional testimony OF a
scientific character, and l am not aware that
1t has yet come TO hand, but you
may take 1t for granted that the information
l furnished you on Sunday is correct
ana that every indication still points to
communication of the capital sentence.
Matthews has been almost constantly ut
work upon the great mass of testimony of
various kinds, and it is most unjust to accuse
him Of needlessly prolonging the suspense
of the unfortunate prisoner. 1t must be re-
membered that while judge and jury
remsin of the opinion that the
verdict found at the trial was Just one, and
that nothing has been revealed calculated to
shake it, it would be very extreme course
for the home secretary to reverse their de-
cision, but, II am correctly informed, the
learned judge has, to some extent, modified
his opinion, and therefore the reprieve of
Mrs. Maybrck may be anticipated W ith II
large degree of confidence. Some
little stir has been occasoned
by report in provincial paper that MIR.
btlOTc HIS ueHJu WTOIe Il lpJuer 10
his brother to the effect that he was being
poisoned and requesting that his body should
be opened after his death. / sent you q
notice of the letter fortnight ago, and you
will find another allusion to it in my dispatch
of Sunday week. Undoubtedly 1t is
In existence but it could not be
produced in the trial because there was a
technical objection to it as evidence, but it
was in Mr. Addison's brief, and, for aught
know, he may be willing to give you u copy
of it If by so doing he would not be violating
professional etiquette, on which point am
not an authority. Anyhow, the letter
was written by the late Mr..
Maybrick and 1t is certainly not consistent
with The theory that he was poisoning HIM
self unless we proceed to suppose that he
killed himself in order to get his wife into
trouble. Among the many ingenious ex-
plantations of his death that have been of
fered, this, believe, has not been submit
ted. What new thing may have happened
to-day am not able to tell you, but the truth
of the scientific evidence thus far
has led Matthews to believe that he will be
justified in saving the prisoners life. AT
the same time it may possibly be another day
before his decision is made known. He will
not pronounce the last word until he is abso-
1utely sure that he has exhausted the whole
field of inquiry. Some there may be who
will be disposed to blame him. but the silent
BODY Of the public who have taken no part
in this agitation, but who have their own
opinions about II, will, in the long run, de
cldeuly approve of his course
A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
CREATED A SCENE.
A Nebraska Woman Tries to Secure
Possession of Her AdOpted Son

ROCKFORD, Ill, August 2l.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Mrs @. II. Norton,
wife of large land owner of O'Neill, Neb.,
caused a scene on the street last evening by
throwing a shawl over the head of Robbie
Vierbomm and attempting to kidnap
him. She tried to drag him to a
carriage, but he resisted so strongly that
she could not accomplish her design. Some
years ago the boys mother who lives here,
gave Mrs. Norton the child ana she
lavished everything upon HIM, A few
weeks ago the mother went to O'Neill
and stole the boy and brought
him to Rockford. Mrs. Norton started on a
still hunt, aud, having located him. made an
attempt to seize him. She says the mother
gave the child to her, releasing all claims,
and she will have hun before. she leaves
here.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
THE MINING TROUBLES.
Scot Makes Proposition Which
Ipnncea the Uninn


SPRING VALLEY, Ill.,, August 2l.-The first
proposition made to the locked out miners
will be made tomorrow over the signature
of Charles j. Delvin, who says he has been
directed by WI. Scott, president of the COM
pany, to make to the miners the proposition
OF rs cents per ton for mining in third veins
from now until May 1, 1890. Men occupying
company houses unwilling to work
on these terms or who do
not begin work on or before
Monday, September g must vacate the
houses. No committee representing any
union organization will be treated with in
the future and each man will have to seek
employment for himsef Individually. 1t is
thought by many people the miners will de-
cline this proposition on account of the
clause regarding treating with the union.
Many of the men, however, would like to ac-
cept and IL is the presumption that work in
the northern Illinois district will take place
before long.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
A Circular by the Porte.

LONDON, August 22.-[Special Cabegram
to THE BEE. IA dispatch to the Daily News
from Titiis says "Ihe porte has sent Sc
cret circular note to the governor general
of all the Armenian velayets ordering
them to cherish their privileges and avoid
offending the Kurds, whose services might
be needed in the event of war. 1t is feared
the note will promote outrages upon chris
tians.' The Daily News, commenting upon
the dispatch, says it hopes that if Europe
will.not interfere to prevent such atominable
business Russia will, and speedily.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22

OCEAN RACERS.
Great Interest Manifested in the Sail.
inD of Four Rig Yc;seIs.

ing OI fOuF DIX Sc,sPlS.
New York, August2l.-I Special Telegram
to The BEE. Not within the memory of the
oldest steamship mon has so much interest
been taken in sailing rs was manifested
when the fleet of four big steamships left
this port this afternoon. There certainly
never were so many passengers at an August
sailing before. The big racers Teutonic, of
the White Star line; City of New York, of
the Inman line; the Saale, of the North Ger
man Lloyd, and the City of Rome, of the
Anchor line, all put out to sea. All had a
fair number of saloon passengers and all
were eagerly discussing the merits of the
several vessels. OF course the Teutonlc and
City of New York were the favorltes, for
the great race eastward to Queenstown lies
between them. Numerous bets were made
before their departure. The odds slightly
favored the Teutonic The City of New
York, City of Rome and Tcutonic passed
down the river within half an hour of each
other in the order named.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
More Lowering of Rates.

CHICAGO, August 2l.-At the meeting Of
the Western States Freight association to-
day, the Chicago, ST. Paul 81 Kansas road
gave notice that it would apply the l5-cent
scale of proportional rates on through traffic
from the seaboard to all intermediate points
on its line, instead of coniinIng them to st.
Paul and Minneapolis.
The Iowa Central also filed notice of its
intention to establish rates from Peoria to
st. Paul and intermediate points on bust
ern termini of the trunk lines on the same
basis. This action cuts the rates TO Iowa
points on through business from points east
of Chicago. No conclusion was reached by
the association today.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22

OLYMPIA, Wash, August 2l.-Ihe article
on school lands was adopted to-day providing
that they are TO be sold as specified in the
enabling act for not less than $40 an acre and
10 the highest bidder There was a struggle
all day over the tide land question, and two
propositions were adopted and referred 10
the committee, one concerning the United
States patents, covering in part tide lands,
the other the sovereignty and ownership by
the state of all the lands. The committee
was directed 10 separate them from the
schedule, when they are to be voted on again.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22

den; II, Captain Wells; E. Captain Savage;
f, Il. Wilhelm; G., Captain Earnest; A, Cap
tain Whitney. This command came from
Fort Niobrara, and was accompanied by
troop G, Ninth cavalry, under command OF
Captain Cusack; troop is commanded by
Captain Garrard. .a
General Kautz arrived to-day and will as
sumo command of one OF the brigades.
The roster of the Second infantry, as well
as that OF several other commands, will ap-
pear later
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
A COld Snan.

LEAD CITY, S. Dak August 2l,--fSpeclal
to The BEE, The people Of this section of
the Hills to-day experienced sudden cold
SNAP. The thermometer yesterday registered
80 in the shade at 10 a. m. Between the
hours of 4 a. IN. and a. N. this morning the
thermometer registered from 33 ? TO 377. 1t
is not cold enough to iniure crops, Dut owing
TO the preceding heat the present weather IL
felt severely. Snow is expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Stoomshin ArrivaIs.

AT London-Sighted; The Baltimore and
Montana, from Baltimore, and the Stock
holm, from Boston.
AT New York-The State of Indiana, from
Glasgow, and the Westernland, from Ant
werp.
AT Philadephia-The Switzerland, from
Antwerp.
AT Ballimore-The Peruvian, from Liver
pool. ,.., .,.e
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
The Weather Forecast.

For Omaha aud Vicinity-E'air weather.
Nebraska-Fair, slightly warmer; variable
winds.
Iowa-Fair weather in northeast, station
ary temperature in southwest portion west
erly winds.
Dakota-Far, warmer, westerly, shifting
TO southerly winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Going to Lesislate for 1t.

CHICAGO, August 2l.-Mayor Cregier to-
day addressed formal letter TO Governor
Fifer, asking him TO Cali an extra session OF
the Illinois legislature 10 take action towards
securing the location Of the Worlds fair in
Chicago in 1892.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Mr.. Mayhrick Sinking.

LONDON, August 2l.-Mrs. Maybrick is
sinking Her appearance is so changed that
her mother hardly knew her Delay in
granting the expected reprievo has caused
her friends to almost give up hope.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
One OF Three Murderers Resp,ted

ALBANY, N. Y, August 2l.-William Il.
Howe appeared before Governor Hill this
morning and made argument on his applica-
tion for executive clemency for Charles GiD-
bin, James Nolan and John Lewis, three Of
the five murderers now awaiting execution
in New York. The governor said he would
grant Gibbin a respite until October %, The
applications Of botn Nolan aud Lewis were
denied.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Corporal Tanners Daughter Let Out

New York, August 2l-A Washington
special says On account Of a deficiency in
the appropriations it becomes necessary to
reduce the force of CLERKS at all pension
agencies throughout the country. Several
discharges were made at the agency here
to-day, ana the first name among the re-
movals was that of Miss Tanner, tho eldest
daughter OF the corporal. She was appointed
over year ago under Commissioner Black,
aud should not be mistaken for younger
daughter, who is the pension commissions
private secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
MORE sEALERs CAPTURED.
Two Victoria Schooners Fail Pre-.
to the Rush.

VICTORIA, August 2l.-News was received
last evening of the capture of two more Vic
toria schooners in Behring sea. The vessels
are the Pathfinder and Minnie, The news
was brought by Captain Alger, who left his
own schooner, the Annie Alger, In Neah
bay and came TO Victoria in a canoe AT the
time of the capture by the Rush the Path
finder had 800 skins. The American
schooners Ariel and Terrsa are also reported
to have been boarded, but allowed to pro
ceed, although they had seals on board, on
condition that they at once leave Behring
sea
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Matthews Confer. With Addison.

LONDON, August 2l.-Home Secretary
Matthews has been in consultation with
John w, Addison, the leading counsel for the
prosecution in the trial of Mrs. Maybrck
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22

YAEKToN, S. d., August Especial Tels-
gram TO The BEE, l-Yankton county con-
veDtion to-day elected delegates TO the Huron
convention favorable TO John Il. Gamble for
'Jad A. G. Mellette for governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Worsted Mlils CoIInnsc.

PROVIDENCE, August 2l.-The Thornton
worsted mills went under to-day. Their
trouble was caused by the failure of Brown,
Steese & Clark.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
The Charleston ruts to Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 2l.-The cruiser
Charleston put TO sea this morning ON her
second trial trip. She will not return be-
Lsore tomorrow night.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
Prospective Union Pacific Changes.

prospective Union RACINE Changes.
SHosHoNE, Idaho, August 2l.-ISpecial
Telegram to THE BEE. "A party of Union
Pacific officials arrived here this evening,
consisting of President Adams, Vice Presi-
dent Holcomb, Traffic Manager Mellen and
G. M. Cummings. Vice President Holconb
stated that G. NJ. Cummings, now assistant
general manager of the Union Pacific at Salt
Lake, has been appointed general manager
of the consolidated system, with headquar-
ters at Salt Lake, the appoint
ment to take effect at once. The
jurisdiction of E. Dickinson is extended to
Ogden. No change will be made IN the
official roster for the present, but the same
will be recognized at meeting of the board
of directors, to be held in October. At this
meeting the jurisdiction of Traffic Manager
Mellen will be extended to cover all the
lines, and he will report direct to the vice
president. 1t Is also possible that the de-
partment Of general superintendent will be
revived and the title conferred upon Dickin-
son. President Adams denied that he an
tlcipated resigning his position. His mission
over the road is for the purpose of preparing
Il special report, which will be presented to
congress at its next session. He would not
say that it was to be in any way connected
with the Cultivate BILL but was of the opin-
ion that an effort would be made to bring
about action of congress on the Dill AT the
next session.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-22
THE MILWAUKEE WITHDRAWS
1t Will Not Meet the d. g. Ms Pro-
portional Rate.
THE COURSE TAKEN ILLEGAL.
Very Little Probability of an Early
Settlement of the Trouble Import
ant Union Pacific Changes
Contemplated.
An illegal Position.

CHICAGO, August 2l.-fSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. In this mornings meeting
of the Western Freight association the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul road withdrew
its notice that it would meet the 15-cent pro-
portional rate of the Burlington & Northern,
and which was met yesterday by the Wis
consn Central, the Chicago, ST. Paul & Kan
sas City and the st. Paul. Several reasons
urged the withdrawal. To begin with, the
notice was illegal, as are those of the Wis
consin Central and Chicago, St. Paul &
Kansas City, in that the reason for ignoring
the long and short haul clause of the inter-
state commerce act was given as IA desire to
meet the rate of the Burlington 81 Northern,
domestic road. The Interstate commerce
act specifies distinctly that the long and short
haul clause can only be ignored on account
OF foreign or water competition. This was
the reason given by the Burlington s; North
ern. The convincing argument which in
duced the st. Paul to withdraw its notice
was that the rate will hardly pay for the
wear and tear on the consciences of the Off
cials, much less for axle grease A test vote
was taken, showing that no proposition for
the settlement of the question would be &C
cepted The association only considered rou-
tine business during the rest of the day.
An official of ST. Paul road is authority
for the statement that the Canadian Pacific
and 'Soon officials now in St. Paul are there
for the purpose of making some kind of a
settlement with the Chlcago-St. Paul roads.
The chances look more favorable for settle
ment AT that end than through the delibera-
tions of the Western Freight association.
The western passenger men seem deter
mined that the freight men shall not have all
the notoriety. In spite of stringent associa
tion rules, numerous roads are manipulating
rates. The Alton charges the Rock Island
with repeated manipulation, and General
Passenger Agent Sebastian, of the latter
line, comes back to-day with Il complaint
against the Alton, alleging n cut of S2. 80 each
on sixteen tickets from Bethany, Ill.,, to
Woodburn, Ore. The deal was uncovered by
Assistant Passenger Agent S. L. Boyd, and
copy OF the cut rate contract forwarded to
Mr.. Sebastian. Chairman Abbott has been
asked to take action in the matter the pen
atty being 800 on each ticket if guilt is
shown. 1t was also charged to-day that the
Burlington has been paying $3.50 commission
on every ticket from west of the Missouri,
and demand for punishment has been
mode. If found guilty the "Q' must pay
500 on every ticket over its line from west
of the Missouri sold since June |.
The notice of an advance in iron rates both
ways between New York and Chicago has
been temporarily suspended Further no
tice may be issued Friday by the Central
Traffic association. .-a-s,s s,.r
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18
YALE'S ABSURDITY.
The Most Ridiculous Educational Pro-
sitiOn Ever Made.

The Most Ridiculous Educational Propo-
sitiOn Ever Made.
Nothing is quite so ridiculous as the
proposition to endow chair of protec-
ton at Yale college, consider it from
any standpoint whatever. Political
economy, if taught at all, should be
taught with some regard for scientific
truth, as is shown when geology or
biology is explained to the students.
There can not be two theories of any
science. directly antagonistic and
equally true. Protection is not a
science, at best it is a makeshift, a
piece of empiricisu in thought and
charlatanism in application. To en-
dow chair to teach ''Prote elton" is
simply to set up the favorite device of
the Middle Ages, in contrast with the
latest conclusions of scientific investi-
cation.
If we are to have a chair of PRO
tection," let us have also a chair of
Astrology to counteract the evil effect
of scientific astronomy; a chair of AL
chemy as an antidote for the evil in
fuence of the teaching of modern
chemistry; then let Yale send for Rev.
Jasper, of Richmond. Va, to deliver a
series of lectures in the support of
his belief that the 'earth do move"
The Minneapolis Tribune thinks both
sides of the question should be pre-
sented. So we suppose it would have
the Reverend Bob Ingersoll lecture to
the divinity school on the mistakes of
Moses. -Louisville Courier-Journal.