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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
SWISS NEUTRALITY MENACED.
AUSTRIA AND ITALY JOINING GERMANY IN
DEMANDING REVISION OF THE
LAWS AFFECTING REFUGEES.

LAWS AFFECTING REFUGEES'
Copyrtoht 1889: BY the E,,c York Annotated Pre-"
Berlin July 6-Prince BismarcRs letters 10 inc
German Minister at Berne, published in the Reichs
anzeiger' on Thursday, have been the prelude TO a
general outcry by the semioIical press, menacino
tho neutrality OF Switzerland The Chancellofs IN
tenon in publishing the letters, which was at hrSt
supposed to be merely for the purpose Of 1usnfylns
his attitude towards Switzerland has now invested
with a serious meaning the letter in which he says
that If Switzerland continues to permit revolutonists
to threaten the internal peace and security OF Tie
German Empire the Powers will be asked TO consider
swiss neutrality. This is not idle menace. An
exchange of communications has resulted in an 1deni
cal policy being adopted by the Austrian and Italian
Governments, TO compel Switzerland to comply with
the demands Of Bismarck for revision Of the laws
affecting refugees. The appointment of new Pro
cureur. Genera at Berne indicates desire on the
part of the Bundesrath TO amend the laws In the
direction OF Prince Bsmsrcks desires.
The Swiss Bundesrath has decided to negotiate
loan of 2O,O00,O00 marks TO provide rifles for the
army syndicate of bankers, headed by the Ma
tlonal Bank of Switzerland, will float the Loan Apart
from official circles German feeling leans toward
crItz nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
THE STRIKES DYING OUT.

The strikes are waning, starvation forcing the
strikers TO yield In Berlin 5000 masons resumed
work on Wednesday. The painters have appointed a
committee to meet the masters The police are
Obliged to protect worknen coming from the country
against the attacks OF strikers Tho better class OF
men continue to emigrate. The commissioners ap-
pointcd to inquire into the miners strike have reported
that the Governments terms are favorable 10 the
men Tho inquiry is still proceeding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
COMPLICATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

The seizure Of DR.. Peters's steamer Neara has been
the subject OF communication between the Emln Re
lief Committee and Count Herbert Bismarck. The
committee asked the Government to protest against
the action of the English Admiral. but Count Herbert
declined. The Cologne Gazette admits the legality
Of the seizure under the blockade, but denounces the
real motive of the seizure and adds that the exped
ton IS opposed TO English commercial interests am Is
Intended TO interfere with the trade Of the English
prcjudIciaI to Germanys prestige IN Zanzibar and
along all the coast.
DECLINE IN RUSSIAN SECURITIES.
The Berner Politische Nachrichten' warns Ger
man investors against Russian bonds, 500O000 900
worth Of which are in the hands Of Paris spec
ulators who are unable to hold them and trying
to unload. This warning has assisted the fall of
Russian securities, which have declined Ia per
cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07

EIecfFc1fy
WHY this talk about deadly electric wires ....s.
10Y Al This and draw conclusions; oeaihs W
sasosyie wires ana 40 hs ~as during the pastysn
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
SHOT IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
A Washington Teacher Killed by
Her Worthless Husband.
HE THEN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE.
Her Little Girl Pupils Horrifled-Wit-
nesses of the Murder and
Suicide-She Refused to
Support Aim.
Died where They Fell.

WARRINGTON, May 17.-Little girls attend
ing the th,rd grade in the jefferson public
school building in the southern section of this
city were standing in the aisles Of the school
room this afternoon about to bid the school
good bye until tomorrow, when their
teacher, Mrs. Sarah e. Allen, was fatally
shot in their presence by her worthless hus-
band, who then killed himself. Allen has
been supported by the earnings of his wife
rs school teacher until some time ago she
left him on account Of his dissipated habits
and frequent abuse and violence. He has
annoyed and threatened her several
times since she refused to have
ANYTHING more to do with him
to beware Of HIM. The children were first
to see him when he entered the school room,
were at his appearance he called on them
not to make any noise or he would shoot.
Mrs. Allen had tried to escape, but her hus-
band by this time was upon her, and saying:
"Now I've got you where want you,n ne
fired at close range the ball taking effect
near the right ear and passing through her
head. He then turned the pistol on himself
and inflicted fatal wound. The murdered
wife and suicide fell together on the
schoolroom floor his arm about her neck and
the revolver laying on her cheek. The
startled, terror-stricken children almost
created panic, but some of the more col
lected of them ran for the other teachers,
who succeeded in restoring order. Police
and physicians were summoned, who did
everything possible to make Mrs. Aliens
last moments free from pain. She fingered
semi-conscious for some time and then passed
away. Her husband expired o few minutes
after the arrival of the police
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
PATRICK ECAN ON CRONIN.
The President of the League Doesn't
Think Him Dead.
TREASURER o'RElLLY scoRNFuL.
1t Is Nonsense TO Suppose That the
Missing Man Was Put Out OF
the way-His ODD $4,000
Subscription.
The Minister TO Chill Fcasted.

CHICAGO, May IL Especial Telegram to
The BEE. Patrick Egan the new minister
to Chill, and ox-president of tho Irish Nd
tional League, was rendered reception by
the Irish.American club. of this city, this
evening.
In the afternoon, at the hotel with DIR.
O'Reilly, the treasurer OF the League, Mr..
Egan talked of the missing DR., Cronin. He
was asked; "What do you think Of the for
nation of the committee of Irishmen to in
vestigato Cronin's disappearance"
$50 far us l KNOW" he said, "there is not
an atom Of foundation upon which to rest the
belief that Cronin was removed by enemies
OF the Irish cause If those Irishmen, in this
city, who are interesting themselves in the
search for him believe there has been foul
play, know nothing of their reasons for SO
believing, and before many mere decided
statements are made, it occurs to ne that 10
would be proper to give the public some
facts.
personally" said Mr. Egan, az did not
know Cronin, other than as u person / had
met casually several times. remember he
was member of the celebrated Palmer
house committee, in 1856. that tried to get
up u counter-movement to the convention
that year and failed.
knowledge of crookedness in DIR. O'Reilly's
account with the Parnell fund, is hardly
probable, and might well be considered pre-
posterous. The Chicago funds, which, 1t is
said, were misappropriated, did not go
through DR.. O'Reilly's hands Mt all. l know
nothing about the case, but one thing sug-
gests itself to me, and that is u good many
Irlshmen are talking rashly. To assume
that he was murdered appears TO me to DO
going too far. The committee of ten in this
city ought either to show better reasons for
pronouncing the case one of that sort, or do
less talking"
Dr. OReilly said it was absurd to connect
the disappearance of Cronin with the busi-
ness of his Office.
al don't know Cronin personally" said he,
shut remember him as the person who,
three years ago, subscribed $4,000 to the
Parnell fund. 1t was at the Palmer House
convention, and in the excitement of the
time he came up and put his name down for
that amount. 1t was question with me, at
once, whether or not he would be able to pay
it and as soon as l had talked with few
people about him concluded 1t didn't amount
to anything"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
THE PRESBY TERRAIN ASSEMBLY.
More Money and More Ministers
Nec0ed.

New YORK, May l7.-At the second days
session Of the Presbyterian general assem-
bly, the old rules for the government of the
assembly were adopted. The moderator
announced the standing committees for the
session. Invitations to visit the Princeton
and Union Theological seminaries were ac-
cepted. The report of the committee on
extinct church es declaring that Church
property COMMITTEE should be appointed, to
which all cases of defunct churches should
be referred, was adopted. The report Of the
educational committee showed that at pres
ent there were more than five hundred
churches with a membership of from one to
twenty five without pastors, because Of the
lack of funds. The rate of dissolution last
year was SO per cent, the largest in the his
tory of the Presbyterian church, which was
attributed to the need Of money principally.
The chairman said that work among the
colored population needed attention The
constant diminution of the ministerial force
by reason of old age also required attention.
In conclusion he said the church must have
paid and ordained ministers to meet this
growing demand for ministerial aid to
church interests. 1t was vital to church
interests and required prompt action.
Colonel Elliott +. Shepard, in reading the
report of the committee on Sabbath observ-
ance, found several subjects for congratula-
tion, among them the closing of the saloons
of Sunday newspapers. The committee had
also in view the stoppage OF the transporta-
tion OF the mails on Sunday and the decrease
OF interstate traffic. Colonel Shepard rec
ommended the plan of the American Sabbath
union for carrying out these things. A
motion was made and carried to the
effect that the report be printed, when
DIR. Allison, of Allegheny, Pa, called
attention TO the statement made to him by a
Cincinnati minister, who was not d commits
air therefore. allowed
talk for himself. The statement was that
at the last election in Cincinnati, Mr.. Mosoy
said he would not enforce the law closing the
saloons oa Sundays, ana he was elected mayor
on that issue, 50 that the saloons there were
open every day. Colonel Shepard said he was
unaware of that and agreed TO strike out the
reference TO Sabbath observance in Cincin-
natl in his report,
The report of the special committee on mis-
sions recommended that the board of mis-
sions for freedmen, as now constituted and
located, be continued, and that it should con-
troll the entire work among the freedmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
THE 1LL-FATED ALASKAN.
No TidinRs Received To-Day of Her
Missing Crew.

PORTLAND, Ore, May 17.-No tidings were
received to day of the crew Of the Inflated
steamer Alaskan, who, it is supposed, ere
this has reached land or has gone to the
bottom of the sea. The Oregon Railway and
Navigation company has wired to all points
along the coast to be on the lookout, and If
the men are found it will not
be long before the company's Of
ficials here are notified. Effort also
will be made to get word to the lighthouse
tender Manzanata, which is cruising along
the Oregon coast. The steamer Columbia
sighted Manzanata Wednesday, and the
light house tender is supposed to be at this
time somewhere off Cape Blanco.
When the boats containing the men put
out from the sinking ship they headed for
land. They may have escaped the raging
pillows only to be dashed to pieces against
the rocky cliffs, as they were eighteen miles
off shore and the storm had not abated up to
the time that the rescued ones were picked up.
The chances are rather against them, but all
hope Is not abandoned. 1t is not known to
certainty how many men were on the ship
The crew numbered forty-four, and after
the vessel put to sea three stowaways were
found The two stowaways are among the
rescued. One of them said, to-day, that he
knew there We're five stowaways, which
makes the total number aboard forty-nine.
OF this number ten have been rescued, six
have died, and thrtythree are missing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
BENEFITS LATEST FREAK.
He Starts For Khartoum on a Mys-
terioue Errand.

terious Errand.
New YORK, May 17.-It Is stated tonight
that New York newspaperdom and the clubs
are greatly excited over report from Eu-
rope that James Gordon Bennett, proprietor
of the New York Herald, mas gone to Khar-
toum, the capital of the Mahdrs territory.
MIR. Bennett left Paris three weeks ago,
went 10 Marseilles, thence TO Alex
andria, ana this week he is in
Cairo. Two stories have been cablcd
over in explanation Of this singular journey'
One is that at Partisan club one night n
discussion arose, during which an English
army officer said it was impossible for any
foreigner to enter Khartoum and depart
alive. Bennett declared that anyone
possessing sufficient brains and money
could visit the Mahdi and re-
wager that he himself would do it within a
ly accepted, and Bennett, accompanied by
an intimate friead, started forthwith upon
the hazardous journey.
The other story is more startling. IL is to
the effect that on the evening IN question ut
the club Bennett received q dispatch from
the correspondent at Cairo, stating that he
had advices that General Gordon was still
alive and kept close prisoner. and that the
Mahdi, by reason of his reverses during the
past year, was willing to have Gordon ran
somed for 100000 francs. Within the
next few days Bennett made all arrange
ments for the trip and the payment Of the
ransom, and set out for Egypt.
But little can be learned in New York IN
confirmation of the story. One of the editors
Of the Herald says they have received u
nothing is known about his prospective
movements.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
Strikers Ri,led bv Troops.

BERLIN, May 1.-THE Freisinnige Zeitung
says that the negotiations between the mine
owners and the striking miners looking to
settlement of their dispute has been suspend
ed owing to Krable, a mine owner. declining
to entertain the demands Of the strikers.
The other mine owners were prepared to
consider them. A conflict occurred near
Breslau, during which troops fred on the
strikers, killing number Of them.a
Later-Although the negotiations between
the mine owners and strikers so far have
been a failure, it Is hoped that the masters
at their meeting at Bochun, tomorrow, will
accept the terms of the miners The miner
delegates to-day reported to the strikers at
Portmund the result of their visit to Berlin.
Over 5000 strikers approved the proposed
compromise and their intention to accede to
nothing beyond that. A large proportion Of
the miners have resumed work, relying upon
the emperor's active influence with the en-
DlOyerS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
Chier Mays and the Com mission.

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-THE latest informa-
tion from the Cherokee nation is to the effect
that Chief Mays has taken no action yet in
the matter of furnishing facilities for the
transaction of business by the Cherokee
inst, to negotiate the purchase of Indian
lands. He still declines to call national
council in special session to consider the
matter, but says he will submit to that body
at its regular session, in November next, any
proposition tho commission may make. He
proposed short time ago to call the people
together to consult with the commissioners,
but now it is said he will not even do that
unless the council will appropriate enough
money to cover the expenses.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
Murderer Redmond Captured.

WHITEwooD. Oak, May 17.-[Special Tel
egram to THE BEE. Deputy United States
Marshal G. w. Harris and George d. Mathie-
son, of Pierre, arrived from the west yester-
day in search of Arthur Redmond, VINO is
charged with numbering W. j. Duncan, near
Pierre, some time ago. Early in the day a
report was circulated that man was seen
about twenty-five miles from here driving a
stallion, and Harris started for that country.
The man was captured while making sale
of the horse to farmer and brought to this
place to-day. Redmond had on his person
about 5000 in money, some checks made pay
able to the murdered man, and letters. He
is quite cool and unconcerned about the mat
ter, though uncommunicative. The party
will leave on the train to-day for Rapid City,
where they will go overland TO Pierre.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
Nebraska and Iowa Pensions.

WAsuINGToN, May H. Special Telegram
to The BEE. l-Pensions granted Nebras-
kans: Original invalid-B'erdnand Rube,
William Garland, Nathan Gordon, Abram ID.
Skidgel, ST. Increase-Jacob II. Gilmore.
Ressue-Hcnry Schmtz
Pensions for Iowans: Daniel Pomeroy,
Samuel j. Taylor, Delos Budlong, Edward
A. Moore, Conrad Snafer, Jesse h. Tippey,
John Albors, David Myers. Restoration and
ncrease-Alexander Nicholas. Increase
Jesse Thayer, Fulton j. Smith, James A.
Pace, Greenvlllc Hale, Aaron M. Harter,
Joseph ii. M. Edwards. Reissue--Samuel
II. Brightwell, Robert L. Lilly bridge, Mar
TIN II. Lowery. Original widows, etc.
Martha, widow of Michael Langan; Nancy,
mother of Sylvester E, Allen.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
Contract Laborers Detained.

New York, May Il. Ten contract labor
ers, who arrived here from Rotterdam last
night on the steamer OLDHAM, were detained
at Castle Garden Today. The immigrants
said they came here at the instgation of the
Prisoners Aid society, of London, with the
understanding that they were to place their
services at the disposal of Samuel Nella, a
so-called emigration agent at Sequane, Tex.
The Castle Garden authorities say they have
evidence To prove that the Prisoners Aid
society, of London, has been shipping Eng
lish cOnvcts to Nella at the rate of one or
two a week for many months past.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
FOR MINISTER TO RUSSIA.
Secretary Tracy Economizine.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Secretary Tracy
has turned his attention to the matter Of
purchasing supplies for the navy and has
already made an order inaugurating consid-
cradle economic reform, 1t appears the
practice of the department has been TO pur-
chase supplies for the navy by advertising at
the beginning of each official year, making
the list of purchases extensive enough TO
cover the probable needs of the different
bureaus during the entire year Upon in
quiry the secretary learned that in max
ing these purchases no regard was
had for the amount of stores on
hand. This led TO the accumulation
of stores, which in many cases rapidly de-
teroriated, and caused loss TO the govern
ment. Secretary Tracy has, therefore, just
procured statement that the amount of
stores now on hand is valued s., 900, 500 and
as advertisements for supplies for the next
fiscal year will soon be issued, he intends
this amount shall be deducted from the
value of the stock TO be purchased next
month. At the rate Of expenditure indulged
in drring the last quarter, enough supplies
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
The Indians willing to Sign.

PIERRE, Oak, May H. Special Telegram
TO The BEE. The Indians at Cheyenne
agency, at recent big council, decided on
the manner of treating with the Sioux COM
mission. They have appointed out of the
different tribes council Of fifty, and twelve
were elected judges. The council decided
upon plan of action for the entire tribe,
who are bound by their action. AT the meet
ing of the council this week many speeches
were made on the Sioux bill, and large ma
iority, from what is learned, favored accept
ing its provisions at once upon the coming Of
the commission, only u very few being un-
decided
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
BISHOPS DEATH.
Drs. Irwin, Nance and Ferguson Held
Under Bonds.

New York, May 17.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. Mrs. E. S. Bishop, mother
of the dead mnd-reader, has written this
letter TO the president of the board of COR
oners:
II am of the belief, from my knowledge
of previous attacks that my son has suffered,
that the autopsy, performed by. Drs Irwin
and Ferguson, was not warranted. there
fore demand that a further examination be-
made" .,...
The funeral, which was to have taken
place tomorrow, has been postponed, and an
autopsy will oe had tomorrow.
Coroner Levy to-day held inquiry in tho
matter of the death of Washington Irving
Bishop, the mind reader. AS result Drs.
Irwin, Nance and Ferguson were held in
bonds of 81 500 each TO await the inquest,
which will be held next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
A Wyoming Editor Assaulted.

LARAMIE, Wyo., May 17.-[Spccial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. was re-
ceived, to-day, Of a lively scene in the Office
of the Independent, at Rock Springs, yester-
day. 1t grew out of Tuesdays municipal
election, in which the low license ticket was
defeated. The Independent favored increas-
ing the license, incurring the bitter ill-will of
the saloon men. One of the latter, Dick
Keenan,, went to the Independent Office and
showed disposition to confscate this
weeks issue of the paper. Editor N B.
Dresser objected, ana in the alteration
which ensued revovers were drawn.
Neither fired, but Keenan, struck Dresser
over the head, telling him to the floor, and
iniuring him severely. This is the second
time keenan, has assaulted Dresser.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
CYCLONE BILL.
He Is One of the the Robbers OF Pay
master Wham.

Tucson, Ariz, May 17.-Advices received
from Fort Thomas say that Cyclone Bill who
was arrested at Clifton, is undoubtedly one
of the gang that robbed Paymaster Wham.
He answers the description of the lame man.
He cannot explain his whereabouts during
the hours previous to and after the robbery.
Four others of the gang are known and will
be arrested to-day.
Later.-Assstant Adjutant-G General Vol
mar, department Of Arizona, received a DIS
patch from Captain Lebo, Fort Thomas.
Ariz., that "Cyclone Bill" who was arrested
at Clifton for the robbery of Paymaster
Wahm, was brought in last evening, and that
w. f. Neunningham, OF Fort Thomas, had
been arrested. Both men and the woman,
Frankie Stratton, have been identified as
being among the party who robbed Wahm.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
A Big Boon In Yankton.

YAEKToN, So. Oak, May H. Especial
Telegram TO The BEE. Things are BOOM
ing here. The pontoon bridge company is
here locating the bridge. Work Is to COM
mence at once on the new, slOO,OOO hotel, and
two other large business blocks. Lots ara
selling rapidly in the new and popular addi-
ton of Dashwood Investors from all parts
of the country are here seeking Investments
in Yankton real estate. Yankton IS desirous
OF getting railroad direct 10 Omaha. Sid
ney Smith, architect, of Omaha, is here
making plans for the proposed new build
ingS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
An Electric Freight Scheme.

New York, May 17.-TSpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. IA new scheme of transportation
is to be introduced between New York and
Boston, whereby, it is said, large packages
can be whished from one place to the other,
a distance of go miles, in less than an hour.
This would be equal to speed Of four miles
per minute. An experiment with the new
machine was held yesterday, in Boston, in
the presence OF many scientists, including
Prof. A. Il. Dolbear, of Tufts college, who
announced that he was thoroughly satisfied
of the success Of the system. The inventor,
John q. Williams, is resident of this city.
His machine consists of q magnet car, hang
ing from a single rail, where 1t follows u
streak Of electricity. With one horse power,
it Is said, one ton can be thus transported a
distance of LAO miles IA day, at cost of only
30 cents. A single track Is to be carried on
tripods some distance above the ground, and
the car will pass through coils Of insulated
wire at intervals
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-18
Di.tinguished Visitors TO HURON.

HURON, Oak, May l7.-TSpecial Telegram
to The BEE. neral-Superlntendent San
Chicago and Northwestern railway officials,
with Attorney General Hunt Of Illinois, and
Hon. j. L. Gavin, Of Philadelphia, are here
to-day. 1t is thought their visit has some
connection with the extension Of the road
from Gettysburg and Forest City. Mayor
Rice has received a positive assurance from
S. S. Cox that he willbe here TO deliver the
gate Matthews and Judge Moody will also be
here. The citizens are arranging for the
grandest demonstration in the history Of Da'
EOta.