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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
AGRlCULTU RAL COLLEGES.
They Are Charged With Teaching q
More Culture Than EarminU.


More Culture Than Farming.
WAsuINGToN May s.--W. o. Atwater, in
charge of the work at the experiment sta
tions established by the agricultural depart
ment, is preparing u bulletin, which will be
published this year, giving a sketch of the
progress of education in the agricultural
colleges and schools. 1t is acknowledged
that the purpose for which the agricultural
colleges were established in several states,
and to which the government contributed by
liberal grants of land and money, has not
been realized. The colleges do not educate
men for the farms, but fer the professions,
and the tendency Of their teaching has been
to draw young men from the farms.
The curriculum in most cases is
too extensive for the average farmers son
to meet. The consequence is that class, for
whom the colleges were instituted, have re-
ceived almost almost absolutely no benefit
from their existence. In connection with
the state university of Minnesota, an agri-
cultural school was opened last fall, the
course of study comprising four years Of
twentyfour weeks each. The graduates of
the common district schools of the state are
qualified to enter, and they are taught the
practical things of farm life, in addition to
the literary branches Of learning. The
school had been opened but few weeks
when its accommodations were all taken,
while the agricultural college has been
struggling along for years with barely
enough students to form single class.
AT the Indian and colored schools, at
Hampton, Va, supported by the government,
even more elementary course of agricultu-
raj instruction is pursued, and nearly one
hundred pupils are engaged in it. The ex-
pertinent stations of the department are
located at all these schools, and because Of
the great practical benefits accruing, the
bulletin will strongly advocate the extension
of the system. Secretary Rusk is also
deeply interested in the establishment OF
short winter courses Of lectures to young
men on farms, upon topics related to the
successful conduct of their labors.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
UTAH'S NEW GOVERNOR.
A Brief Sketch of the Oficiai Career
of Arthur u. Thomas.

n
OF Arthur II. Thomas.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May S.-[Special
Telegram to The BEE. Arthur J.. Thomas,
just appointed governor of Utah, is man of
medium stature, having pleasing counte-
nance, and modest and unassuming air.
He is thirty-seven years old, having been
born in Chicago, August %, 1851, shortly
afterwards removing to Pittsburg, where he
spent his youth. Going to Washington, he
was a clerk with Edward Mcpherson, in the
national house of representatives, for several
years. he accepted the appointment of sec
retary of Utah. offered him by President
Hayes, and removed to the territory to as
sumo his duties on April II, 1879, and has re-
sided here ever since. President Arthur re-
appointed him in May, 1888, and he served in
that capacity until December, 1887, when he
resigned to accept an appointment as men,
ber of the Utah commission, to succeed A.
S. Paddock, who was elected senator from
Nebraska. In 1880 he was supervisor of the
census for Utah. He acted as governor dur
ing the session of the Utah legislature in
1880. His appointment was surprise TO the
people of Utah, as he WAS not gubernato-
rial candidate, and was still member of the
commission. During HIS official career in
Utah he has manifested great diligence and
has made many friends,throughout the terri
tory. AS governor, he will, no doubt, be
conservative, which win 90 much to concil-
late the two factions III Utah. With the ex;
ception of Brigham Young, he is the only
resident of Utah ever appointed governor OF
the territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Steamship Arrivals.

ICo,W WiGh. 1850 by James Gordon Bcnnett.l
LONDON, May s..--TNew York Herald
Cable--Special TO THE BEE. Three At
iantc liners arrived to-day, the Trave reach
ing Southampton az midnight: the City of
Paris, Queenstown, at 6:l5 a. m, and the
City of Rome, Queenstown, at 40 a. IN.
The mail brought by the Traye, however,
will reach London first, the distance from
Southampton to London being only three
hours, whilc that from Queenstown is
twenty hours. The City OF Rome made her
fastest eastward passage.
AT Boulbay-rhe United States ship Dol
phin.
At Copenhagen-The Island, from New
York.
At Philadelphia Neder!and, from An
twerp.
At Yokohama a-The Monarch, from New
York.
At Hamburg-The Paula, from Phladel.
phia.
Al New Yerk The Bohemia, from Ham
burg.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
SUSPENDED For Drinking Beer.

GRAND FORK, Oak, May s,-TSpeclal Tel.
egram to THE BEE. There was meeting
OF the Pembna Prcsbyterians here to-day.
Charges were preferred against Rev. Charles
Mclean, of Pembina, for having heretical
views or the temperance question. The rev.
erend gentleman admitted having drank one
two years. a committee was appointed to
further investigate and Mclean was sus-
pended from the ministry, pending the nyes-
,igaLion. His trial will take place at Graf
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09

WAsHINGToN, May S.-Secretary Window
and notwithstanding Tichenor, to-day,
gave hearing to persons interested in the
question OF the dutiabe character of Cana
dian-buit cars used in the transportation of
merchandise between Canadian and United
States points. Several representatives of
American roads were present. Each spoke
in opposition 10 the proposed duty on cars.
They represented that these cars have been
admitted free of duty for the past twenty
years, and that any change in the practice
would result in great damage TO domestic in
terests and that the loss by the exaction of
a duty on these cars would amount TO many
thousand dollars. There was nobody 10
argue the other side of the question.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09

WAsuINGToN, May S.--[Special Telegram
to The BEE. THE following advertisement
was printed here yesterday;
For Sale--My saddle horse, seven 10 eight
years old and without fault. Apply at
stable, 1923 II street. GEORGE BANCROFT
The distinguished historian has for years
been frequently seen in the saddle in the
streets and suburbs Of the city but for the
past year his favorte saddle horse has not
felt the weight Of its master and as the
anove advertisement would indicate, MIR.
Bancroft now intends 20 give mp the saddle
entirely. His health is a subject for mach
solicltude among his family and frients.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Don't Want Hangmen.

New YORK, May S.-Special Telegram to
The BEE.l--A man named Gonzales robbed
a barber shop in the town OF Gibraltar three
years ago, ana was sentenced to ten years Of
penal servitude. Lately the prison officials
found themselves with condemned mur-
derer on their hands and nobody 10 hang
him. They offered TO commute the sentence
OF any prisoner, who would act as execu-
toner. Gonzales volunteered and when tho
time came did the hanging in the most ape
proved manner, thereby gaining his liberty.
He arrived on the steamer India the other
day and tine emigration commissioners de-
cidcd last evening that as he was an ex-con-
vicu he must return to Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Fort Bconet, 60 he Vacated.

PIEHE, Dak., May Especial Telegram
10 THE BEE. The commander at Fort Benz
nett has received orders from army head
quarters tc be ready to move troops ani va
cate the post at moments notice. No
other reason fer Tho order is assigned than
that the Sioux reservation will be opened
inside OF sixty days when Bennett, not
being on a military reservation, can be taken
for settlement, no provision being made in
the bill TO reserve the sitos Of posts. WheR
moved, the garrison will 80 to Fort SILLY,
I'VE mites down the Missouri river
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Wyoming Moving For Statehood.

CHEYENNE Wyo., May S.-[Special Tele-
gram to TIE BEE, The question of state
hood for Wyoming was taken up to-day by
eql Cheyenne board of trade, and will be
pushed vigorously until consummated. A
thorough canvass by the Cheyenne Leader,
of the opinions of representative Wyoming
ties on the question has revealed unan-
unity of sentiment for statehood. The board
of trade pledges itself to put into operation
the election machinery for the election of
delegates TO constitutional convention if
the governor of the territory will issue Il call
for such convention. 1t is probable that an
election for delegates will be held on July
9, and a convention held Immediately after
the election TO adopt constitution to be pre-
sented to the people for ratification in No
vember. Wyomngites are ANXIOUS for state
hood, and no efforts will be spared TO obtain
the boon as soon as possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
COMPLAINTS from Oklahoma.

WASHINGTON, May. S.-Secretary Noble
received the following telegram to- day from
Special Agent Plckler at Oklahoma:
"There is great complaint here against the
Seminole Township company, on account Of
its charging $40 for the registry of lots here.
] am informed that the same company have
been selling lots to settlers at Edmont at
auction rs high as $50.'
BY direction of the secretary Commissioner
Stockslager telegraphed TO Special Agent
PIckler that the sales of town lots by town.
site companies or other private individuals
or organizations are worthless under the law,
and the people should be so informed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
is GRAssHoPpER BELLlCosE9
Indications of Another Indian Out.
break in MONTANA.

Fort CUSTER, Mont, May irresponsible
persons just IN from Sameeor, Mont, report
that large body of Pine Ridge Sioux, led by
Grasshopper, have come into Tongue River
agency for the purpose of getting I'D sun
dance among the Cheyennes. Grasshopper
has eluded all attempts on the part of the
authorities TO arrest him. The Crow out
break of Last summer had its origin ia sun
dance, gotten up by Grasshopper, and was
held at the place where the Sioux and
Cheyennes propose TO dance next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
PARNELL SCORES WEBSTER .
Accuses Him of Wrestling the Spirit
of His Speeches.
ARCHBISHOP WALSH rEsTlFlEs
The Irrepressible Biggar Nearly Gets
Into Trouble Trying to Help the
Prelatc Give Effective
Testimony.
Parnell's Examination Ended.


LONDON, May S.-Parnelrs examination
was finished before the special commission
to-day.
In his speeches in New York witness de-
clared that not farthing contributed to the
Irish would go toward organizing rebellion
in Ireland. Throughout his tour of the
United States he had never swervcd
from that declaration. Attorney Cen
eral Webster, the witness said, quoted
from five out of sixty speeches he had made
in the United States, ignoring the general
tenor of his speeches, so as to misrepresent
his words In no sense could his American
reception be identified with the proceedings
of the physical force party. Witness firmly be-
lieved that none of his colleagues,
since joining he Irish parliamentary
with the Fenians Referring to the
letters of his, Parnell said ne had copies
made from his secretary's shorthand notes.
AT this point Attorney General Webster
said: "1t seems there exists a book of copies
of ParnelPs letters. would like to see that
bookn
Sir Charles Russell-"By all means"
Presiding Justice Hannon-"f these let
ters refer to the league they ought to have
been disclosed"
Parnell-Your lordships are welcome to
see any letter ever wrote or received.
Attorney-G General Webster, recurring to
the examination of Parnells private bank
account, WanUeu 10 trace u mum DER OF CHECKS,
and warm discussion ensued. Sir Charles
Russell declaring that such action would be
unfair. Justice Harmon suggested a post
ponement of the inquiry INTO this matter
until further documents were before the
court.
Archbishop Walsh took the stand. He
testified that he came to the conclusion be-
fore 1879 that there was need of defensive
land organization, and was proceeding to give
his opinion for the necessity of such an or
ganzaton, when Justice Hannen interposed,
saying the inquiry must be limited to whether
or not the land league was necessary
Blggar urged that the question in evidence
had been given over and over again by 'hire-
lings of the government"
Justice Hannah warned Biggar that he
must not make use of such expressions
Biggar then sand that unless such evidence
was admitted the inquiry would end in a
farce.
The archbishop continued, and SAID that in
the course of his visits through his diocese
he had abundant means of knowing that the
league denounced eutrages. Many priests
had joined the league with his full approval.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Jumpcl the Track.

CLEVELAND, May s.-The smoker of the
north bound passenger train on the Valley
railroad, left the track as the train entered
the city limits 1t turned to the right and
collided with car loaded with coal There
were fourteen passengers in the smoker at
the time, two Of whom were instantly killed
and four painfully injured. Half dozen
other passengers were bruised and cut, but
not seriously. The front end of the smoker
was demolished The killed were:
e. o. ODERT, of Akron, son of wealthy
coal operator.
GEORGE j. KEMP, of Cleveland, a travelling
salesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Place.
SOMETHING IN A NAME.
The City of Par.s Makes the Fastest
Trim on Record.

New YoRK, May S.-The steamship City
of Paris, of the Inman line, which arrived
at Sandy Hook at ll;15, to-day, has broken
all records from Queenstown. Her time is
five days, twenty-three hours and seven min
utes. The best previous record which was
made by the Etruria, was six days, one hour
and tifty-nne minutes 1t is the first voyage
across the Atianuc made in less than six
days, and there were many men in maritime
circles who prophesied the trip would never
be made in less than that time. The City of
Paris not only broke the record for the en-
tire voyage, but also made quickest single
days run, when she made 81 miles on her
fourth day out The longest run previously
made in single day was sos miles, by the
UmDrla,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Republican Convention

YANKToN, Oak, May ST. Special Telegram
to The BEE. THE county republican con-
vention, this afternoon, nominated G. G..
Edgerton, of YanlIton county, and Christian
Beacher, of Hutchinson county, delegates
TO the statehood convention for this district,
leaving one place to De filled by the demo-
Gratis. Mr.. Edgerton is son of Hon. A. j.
Edgerton, former chief justice of Dakota,
and is clerk of the Yankton county district
court. Mr. Beachler is former resident Of
Yankton, who, for several years past, has
been merchant at Memo, Hutchinson
county. The nominations are regarded as
good ones. The Yankton contest was be-
tween Edgerton and Hugh j. Campbell, and
Edgerton had about 10 majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
The Kninhnw Chaser.

New YoRK, May S.-[Special Telegram TO
The BEE ITO a Star reporter Senator Cor
man said last night: ''At our June meeting
Calvin S. Brice will be unanimously chosen
chairman of the national democratic commit.
tee. His clever and earnest work during
the last campaign make the honor deserved
one.n
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
An Heiress Renounces the World.

PHILADELPHIA, May s.-[Spccial Telegram
to Tng BEE. l--Miss Kate Drexel, the second
daughter of the late Francis A. Drexc!, who
left $4,000 900 TO each of his three daughters,
has practically renounced the world. The
young lady yesterday entered as postulante,
or earnest seeker, OF the order OF the SIS
ters Of Mercy IN the mother-house Of the
order at Pittsburg She arrived at the con.
vent last night and entered formally On her
new life there.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Death of "a B ack Hnis Pioneer.

LEAD CITY, OAK, May S,-LSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE DIR. b. Connolly, a
pioneer of the Hills, having arrived in Dead
wood in 1876, died at that place to-day. The
cause is as yet undecided. This morning
two deep cuts were discovered upon mis-
head and it is feared there has been foul
play. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
The New Public Printer.

WAsHISGToN, May S-Among those who
called or the president to-day was Frank
Palmer, the new public printer, with whom
he had a short interview. Mr.. Palmer re-
ceiyed his commission, but will not assume
charge Of his new ONCE for several days yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
schweinfurth Warned by White Caps

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, May s.-[Special Telegram
to THE BEE. l-Rev. George Jacob Schwein-
furth, the alleged Messiah Is in a peck of
trouble. A band of local White Caps has
notified him to leave the city in ten days. II
he does not go they say they will break into
his house, take HIM to the woods, strip him,
tar and feather him, and roast him alive.
They claim he is breaking up families. II
any one interferes they will be similarly
treated. Schweinfurth has employed q
night watchman, purchased guns ana dogs
and proposes TO be ready for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
Preparing TO Entertain Proctor.

CHfYENNE, Wyo., May s.-lS?eciaI Tele-
gram to TnE BEE. s.l-Preparations are being
made here by the military authorities Of Fort
Russell and the citizens of Cheyenne for u
reception 10 Secretary Proctor and party,
,aiy posts Should their stay not be too
limited, they win be entertained suialtG-
ously.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-09
THE POSTOEFICE SITE.
Another Delegation Calls on tho

Another Delegation Calls on tho
Secretary of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, May S.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. Hon. John M. Thurston and
Senator Manderson interviewed Secretary
Window regarding the postoffice site yester-
day Congressman Connell and ex-senator
Saunders were present but did not partici-
pate IN the conversation. The secretary
gave no indication as to what action would
be finally taken.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-04-11
THEY WANT $4,000,
Two Members OF u CO.Partnership
Charge the Business Manager
with Failing 70 Account
for Monies Collected.

Amos M. Bailey aud John w, Tay,
lOr have commenced suit In common
pleas court 10 recover Judgment against
Lorenzo Of0cker, for money which they
claim he collected but failed 10 account
for
The petition says that In 1881 co.
partnership was formed between the
plaintiffs and defendants In their suit
for the purpose OF canning fruits aud
vegetables IN the towns Of Marlboro
New Baltimore and Llmayille, this
county, The firm was known aa bailey,
CrOcker, Taylor u Go, They were In
business for two years, and did bust
ness amounting 10 over $4,000.
rhepetitlOn alleges that CrOGker took
charge Of tho financial part OF the AT,
fairs and collected large sums Of money
which he failed 10 account for. The
plaintilla aay they cannot give the OK.
act amount Of those collections on &c,
count of the refusal OF the defendant
10 give an account OF them or enter
the same upon tho books of the lirm
but they believe the amount is over
5000 The petition says that large
sums OF money were borrowed from A.
Taylor a. Son, but that BrOcker failed
10 rtpay the money converting what
he collected TO his own use. They ask
that the defendant be obliged 10 nc
count for all monies collected and pray
for a judgment against him for any
shortage,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-04-11
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
TO Wreck the Limited EXpreaa
Train Near Louisville BY Plac'
ing Lot Of Railroad Tioa
on the Track,

An effort Tuesday night 70 wreck
another train near Louisville, shows
that o systematic plan has been ar
ranged 10 wreck trains ~ that point,
Last night another attempt was made
TO wreck the west bound limited express
train on the T. Ft, w, &O, road NJ u
point only few yards from whore the
attempt was made a week ago A mil
ler residing NJ Louisville had been over
10 Canton and started 10 walk home
and when near the scene where the
other attempt had been made, he dis
covered number Of railroad Ties piled
on the track,
lle consulted his watch and found
the limited yestlOule passenger train
was duo In about three minutes, He
started TO remove the ties but saw the
light Of the engine In the distance, lie
ran ahead as far as he could and III a
lot OF newspapers on the track, The
engineer saw the danger signal aud re-
yersed his engine, This train came 10 Il
stop Just as the COW catchers touched
The ties. The obstruction was removed
and the train started westward,
The name of tho man who saved the
train from destruction could not bo
learned, The railroad company viii
now make determined effort 10 dis
cover the parties who have attempted
10 wreck the limited train ~ this point
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-04-11
ALOUlsVlLLE WIFE
Tells q Very PltIinl story Of the
Abuse She Has suffered ~ the
Hands Of Her Husband, From
Whom She Now Asks 20
be- Divorced

Laura A, LandOn has applied for q
divorce from u. Morgan Lhndon ON tho
grOnndR OF extreme cruelty habltual
drunkenness aud gross neglect OF duty
The parties reside In Louisville.
The petition says thoy were married
October 28, 1888, and have no children.
The plainilli aaya she has always con,
duoted herself 40 a true and faithful
wife, but on account OF his III treat
ment ahe has for sometime past been
obliged 20 live apart from him, she
also says he has refused 10 support and
maintain her
According 10 the petition on March
30, 1889, no struck hcr IN tho face with
his list with such Violence ~ 10 knock
her down ana NJ the Same time
called her many vile names and said no
wished no had knocked her brains out,
Again on the night OF March 20, ahe
says he locked her out Of the house and
kept her out until after midnight, On
March ~ she claims he knocked her
down and said he wished he had knock
cd her brains out,
Tho petition further charges that on
hDlll iib lnbNth Hln kNHAN NAN va Wv
house and refused TO support her any
longer She says that In the past few
months no has been In the bablt Of get
ting intoxicated, and on March 10 came
homo drunk aud made her get up out
OF bed and afterwards put her out
Of the house, keeping hor out in the
cold without any shO0a On lVr several
houra. Al another time ghe SAYS no
got a pick aud said no was going 70
line her with II and afterwards broke
up considerable OF the household furni'
turO.
She says he has personal property
valued 40 $1,000 and considerable real
estate, which she praya ho may be en-
Iolned from dlap0slng OC She praya
for alimony during the pendency Of this
suit, divorce and sufficient allmony 10
support her. She also aaks 10 DO 70
stored her maiden name OF Laura A.
T0mbaugh.