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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Setting un the pins.

SIOUX FALLS, Oak, May 3O.-[Speclal
Telegram TO The BEE. ]-Judge Gideon G.
Moody, Of Deadwood, is in this city confer
ring with X. +. Pettigrew on POLITICAL mat
teIs. These two gentlemen are candidates
for the United States senate. SO Is Judge
Edgerton, who is also here. The problem
seems TO be how can only two seats accom-
modate tho, three gentlemen. The central
committee will soon call the state conven-
tion, and some important matters will be
brought up at this conference.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
The Uay at Washinrton.

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-Although the
weather prospects were dubious this morn
ing. the veterans of the late war turned out IN
good force TO make their annual pilgrimage
to Arlington, the soldiers home and other
grounds where the remains of old comrades
rest. There was very little evidence of
business activity TO be seen and the spirit of
the day was generally observed
Tho Grand Army of the Republic concen-
trated its cfiorts upon Arlington. Attorney
General Miller was the representative Of
the administration OF that place. General
delivered by Eugene f. Ware, of Kansas,
Appropriate music was rendered by the
Marine band and a salute was fred by a
battery of artillery.
General Sheroan's tomb, especially, was
decorated by the ladies of the Potomac Relief
corps, and the monument to General Gabriel
S. Paul WAS unveiled with an appropriate ad-
dress by Chief Justice Charles Drake.
Flowers were strung over General Logan's s
tomb by u committee OF tho Logan Guard of
Honor.
AT St. Matthew's church mass was cele.
hrated for the ropose of the soul of tie late
General Sheridan, and for the soldiers who
fell in battle.
The attendance at Arlington cemetery was
unusually large. Mrs. HARRISON. Mir. and
Mrs. Mckee aud DR. Scott, of the white
house, brought n bouquet of flowers. which
was placed on General Sherloan'S grave.
General Schoteld and sIaff, and Senators
Sawyer aud Henderson We're present. The
first ceremony or the day was mt Sheridau's
monument. Here the members of the q. A.
II. committees, of the Woman's Relief corps
and of theLoyalLegion commandery, gathered
within the inclosure around the monument
The Marine band played dirge, an old
veteran pulled rope and the flags which
have covered the monument since il was put
In place fell TO the ground, exposing TO view
o plain granite shaft thirteen feet high, bear
ing on its face the bronze bust and medallion
of General StOidan. The Woman's Relief
corps threw showers of roses around the pasC
of the monument and later in the day III,
children OF Ge.eral sheridan added then
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Al WaliOn.

WAHoo, Neb., May 3O.-ISpecial Telegram
to THE BEE, I'm the exercises here, to-day,
the PROCESSION was formed on Broadway at
Fifth street. consisting of the Wahoo Musical
Union band. the Women's Relief corps, the
Sons of Veterans, the G. A. r., the drill
corps of the Knights of Pythias, the fire de.
partmeht, companies A and b OF the Wahoo
School cadets, carriages and citizens on foot.
AT Court House square an address was made
by Rev. A. a. Gresham, after which the
line of march was continued to the ceme-
teries, where tho graves of the fallen heroes
were bedecked with garlands of flowers.
length.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Davenport.

DAVENPORT Ia, May 30. Especial .Tele-
gram to The BEE, After celebrating
Memorial day in the customary manner, the
Grand Army posts of The three cities of Mo-
line, Davenport and Rock Island united this
afternoon in general exercises at the Ma
tional cemetery on the Government island
lying between them. Business was sus-
pended and the day was devoted to the SOL
dier dead. An elaborate programme twas
carried out, ACCOMPANIED by the firing of
salutes by the batteries and the music of
bands.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Nelson.

NELSON, Neb., May 8o.-[Special Telegram
to THE BEE. l-Memoral services were hold
in the opera house, which was packed. S.
A. Searle, of Nelson, delivered an excellent
Grafton, and some fine recitations were given.
The procession was long, including the Mel
son band, tho post. Company H Nebraska
volunteers, and citizens in carriages. Salutes
were fired over the graves after the decora-
ton. In the evening the Nelson band gave
fine concert, at which Miss Addie Skill.
man gave her Aurora prize recitation.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31

of business were all closed. The streets
were crowded with people who had turned
out to honor the dead. Services were held
in the opera house, which was tastefully
decorated with beautiful fiowers Colonel
E. NJ Carrell was the orator of the day.
He delivered scholarly and able
address, which was attentively listened to
by an approciative and intelligent audience.
Excellent music wss rendered by chorus of
voices The uniformed rank of Knights of
Pythias. under the command of Captain
Leach, escorted the large throng to the
cemetery, where the graves of thirteen he
vices and decorations.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Sunset Cox Coming West.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-tSpecal Telegram
to The Bee Sunset Cox, of New York, is
going west early next month. He will shy
his oratorical castor into the ring in the Da-
l,ctas, and especially in Montana ana WASH
Ggton territories. Mr.. and Mrs. Cox will
close their house when they leave for The
west Cox has been invited to make
Fourth of July Grafton at Yellowstone park.
If the length of the season permits they Will
visit The lower Pacific coast before return
ing eastward for the session Of the Fifty
first congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At North Platte.

NORTH PLATTE, May 30.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Memorial day was OBJ
served by the G. A. r. visiting the cemetery
and strewing flowers on the graves of the
dead soldiers. There was a procession, one
mile in length, composed of G. A. II. socle-
ties, school children the fire department and
a long line of carriages. G. G. French and
Fulton Can't were the chief orators at the
opera house in the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Friend Turns out.

FaIEND Neb., May 3d. Special Telegram
to TIE BEE. THE day has been big one
for this city; the procession was over mile
in length. The afternoon services were held
in Warren's opera house. which was packed !;
Rev. ii. C. HARMON, of Ulysses, delivered
tho leading address aud was followed by
Rey. j. A. Barker.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Long Pine.

LONG PINE, Neb, May 3O.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. l-Acout one tn housand
people assembled in Long Pine to-day for
for the purpose of strewing flowers on the
graves of the country's defende rs. Services
were held in the Baptist ch urch, where Rev.
Meacham and Rev. Declark were orators of
the day. They then marched to the ceme-
terry, headed by the Long Pine Cornet band,
a company of state militia, Grand Army
usual ceremonies were gone through with.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Federal Annointmcnts.

BEATRICE, Neb, May 3o.--[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. l--Telegrams were re-
ceved here to-day from Senator Paddock
saying that Andy Kerr and j. c. Emery Of
this place had been appointed deputy United
States marshal and deputy collector Of inter.
nal revenue, respectfully. Kerr trades places
with GeyeE, of Wymore.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
nemonds For Statehood

LARAMIE, Wyo., May 30-[Special Tele.
gram to THE BEE. the board of COM
missioners of this, Albany county, prepared
resolutions this evening requesting the gov
ernor to call a constitutional convention. In
the resolutions they state that they are con-
vinced that sevcn-tenths of the voters of
Albany county are in favor of a stale gov
ernment at the earliest possible day, and for
that reason they make their formal request,
on behalf OF the county, that a convention bo
called. The resolutions were forwarded to
Governor Warren tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Juniata.

JuNlATA, Neb., May 3o.-lSpecal Tele-
gram to THE BEE. l-Exercises of Memorial
day passed off most successfully, more than
one thousand people being in town. A wagon
carrying forty-two girls, representing the
states, soldiers on horseback, and about one
hundred carriages, formed procession
about half mile long. Eleven soldiers
graves were decorated including soldier of
1912. AT Q o'clock Mrs. Morgan, president
of the Nebraska w. r. c., delivered an ad-
dress to large audience.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Minister Ryan B,nquctted.

Cry OF MEXICO, (via Galveston) May 3o
"A banquet in honor of Mr. Ryan, the new
United States minister, was gwen at the
Tivoll this evening Minister Ryan re-
sponded to the toast, "Tbe President of the
United States" General Hinoiosa, minister
of war, responded to the toast: 1.-The Pres
ident of Mexlco," referring very feelingly to
the United States as II great power which
would protect Mexico against foreign inter-
ference
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
NEBRAsKAN OBSERVANCE.
The Patriotic and the Loyal Turn Out
in Great Force.

TIC FatrIOtfC unu the LOyaI Iurn Out
in Great Force.
FREMONT, Neb, MAY 30.-ISpecial to The
BEE. The day was observed in Fremont in
grand style and with impressive ceremonies.
A large number of people from the surround
ing country were in the city to assist in
doing homage to the soldier dead. The pro-
cession from the city to Ridge cemetery was
a very imposing one. The exercises were
impressive and profusion of flowers were
strewn upon the graves of the seventeen
soldiers who lie in that silent city of the
dead. This afternoon the review parade
took place, it was made up of old soldiers
and sailors, the Fremont fire department in
uniform, pupils of the Fremont Normal
school and business college, civic societies,
Mexican war veterans, mayor and city coun-
Gil, and Company E., N. N. G. The address
of the day was delivered by Rev. E. II.
Curry, pastor of the Baptist church, of this
CITY,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
The Day at Crete.

CRETE. Neb., May 8O.-[Special to The
BEE Banks and business houses, gem
orally, were closed to-day. The procession,
headed by the G. A. r., marched TO River
aide cemetery and decorated tho graves of
all soldiers inferred there, and marched to
the Assembly grounds, where Colonel Colby,
of Beatrice, delivered the memorial address,
In the evening the w. II. G. gave a concert
at the opera house.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Perry.

PERRY, Ia., May 3o.-Special Telegram to
THE BEE. THE memorial exercises to-day
were of unusual interest There were over
fifteen hundred people in the procession
Large delegations arrived from the surround
ing towns. The exercises proper were held
at the cemetery, where large concourse
gathered. Every soldiers grave was re-
membered, and over each was fired volley
by company G.. state militia. The address of
the day was delivered by Edmund Nichols.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Grand Island.

GRAND ISLAND Neb., May 30.-TSpecial
Telegram to THE BEE.l-Memorial day was
fully observed in this city. LyonIpost, G. A.
r., and the Soldiers Home had over two
hundred soldiers in line. who were assisted
in the parade by all the civic societies in the
city. Rev. q. w. Savage delivered the
memorial address in court house square TO
fully 6,000 people.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Laramie.

LARAMIE, Wyo., May 30.--[Speci cial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. THE exercises of Me-
moral day wore of the nature of the dedica-
tion of soldiers monument, which has been
erected in the city cemetery by Custer post,
G. A. II. The monument consists of a mas
sive grey granite pedestal, surmounted by
the statue of soldier on picket duty. The
dedicatory address was delivered by the
Rev. ID. II. Lands.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
In NOrfiplk,

NORFOLK, Neb., May s0.-[Special Tee-
gram to THE Bee. The day was generally
observed here, the business honses being
closed and many of them decorated. There
was large crowd of people out, anu the pro-
cession. led BY one Of the bands, and followed
by the G. A. II. boys and other old soldiers
city officials, firemen, societies., school child
rem and citizens was long one. he exer-
cises at the cemetery consisted of songs aud
music, prayer by Rev. Mr. Parker, Grafton
by Judge Barnes, an address by Comradc
Schwenk and the decoration Of graves.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
AT Greeley Center.

GREELEY CENTER, Neb., May 3o.-[Special
Telegram to THE BEE. 1.-The observance of
Decoration day here to-day was the most
successful undertaking of the kind in the
history of the city. Over six hundred chill
dren were in line. James Hanna was the
orator of the day and delivered most excel.
lent address
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
IN DAKOTA.
The Dead Heroes Not Forgotten in the
New States.

YANKToN, Oak. May 3O.-LSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The day was cloudless,
bright and very pleasant, and flags, all over
the city, were at half mast from early morn.
At o'clock the Old Veterans formed at Me-
mortal hall, and were escorted to the GENE.
terry by Company E, ID. N. g., and the Yank
ton band, followed by a large number of cit-
zeps in carriages and on foot. The process
was suspended during the exercises. Az the
cemetery there were suitable services and an
address by Rev. ID. +. Bradley, after which
loving hands placed flowers upon the graves
of all the sleeping heroes. The turnout from
the country, as well as the city, was unusu-
ally large, and the Memorial services were
of the most pleasing character.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
1T IS OFFICIALLY DENIED
No British Men-of-war Ordered to
BehrinR Sea.
SIR JAMES FERGUSON SAYS so.
And He Ought to Know, For He's q
Ruler In the Queens Navy
The Feeling Among WASH
ington Omcials.
hut An Idle Rumor.

LONDON, May 30.-In the commons, this
evening, Sir James Ferguson, parliamentary
secretary to the foreign Office denied the re-
port from Victoria, b. c., that three men.of.
war, in the Pacific, had been ordered to
Behring sea, in June, to protect the En- glsh
sealing vessels from interference by Ameri-
can men. war
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
ahc Weather Predictions.

Nebraska - Warner fan; southerly
winds
Iowa Warmer; generally fair, northerly
winds, becoming variable.
Dakota Showers in northwest portion;
fair in southeast portion, warmer IN SOUTH
west portion, cooler in northwest portion;
southerly winds, shifting to westerly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Mason CITY.

MASON CITY, Ia, May 30.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Two serious, and 1t is
feared fatal accidents occurred here to-day.
While the procession was driving to the cem-
eteW a careless driver drove his team SO
that the pole of his buggy struck Mrs. James
Bloss, who was in a carriage ahead. with
probably fatal results. Brate Campbell was
thrown from his carriage, and his recovery
is very doubtful. The memorial oration by
j. w. Jones, of Philadelphia, has never been
excelled In this city
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
A Heavy F'all of SNOW.

DETROIT, Mich, May 80. "A heavy fall Of
snow for this season of the year is reported
from several parts Of the state. At School
craft the snow is four inches deep and still
falling, while at Portland and Flint the aycr-
age depth is two inches, but owing TO heavy
wind il has drifted to much greater depth.
The damage 10 crops is very great
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Ar Exeter.

EXErlR, Neb., May SD.-lSpecial Telegram
To THE BEE. l--rhe decoration exercises to-
day at this place were very impressive, and
were attended by very large crowd. The
procession was about half mile long The
exercises at the city hall were conducted by
Elder Hardee, of Geneva.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Grand Army Posts at Albion.

ALBION, Neb., May 3O.-lSpecial Telegram
to The BEE. Memorial day was accorded
here its appropriate services. The Peters
burg post, G. A. r., united with the Albion
post. Judge Allen, of Madison, delivered
the address. To night, the Women's Relief
corps gave an entertainment in the opera
house.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
A Murderer arraiyned.

CHAMPION, Neb, May 3O-[Special rele,
gram to The BEE. MILES Henry, the mur-
derer of Edward G. Maher, and captured
within thirty-tiye miles Of Custer City, DaK.,
was arragned in the district court to-day
and his trial continued to June 81. The
prisoner was taken TO Lincoln tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
The Feeling Mt Ottawa.

OTTAWA, May 30.-The department of ma
rine and fisheries is without any official in4
formation as to the despatch of the war
shps to Behring sea by either England or
the United States. No significance is at
tached by head officials to the despatch Of
these steamers. At any rate, that is how
they eXpresS themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Lead city.

LEAD CRY, Dak., May 8o.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. Memorial day was cele-
brated on a large scale I'M this city. Edwin
M. Stanton post, G. A. r.. and kindred or
ganizations proceeded to the several ceme-
teres of the city in the afternoon, and, after
the graves had been profuseiy decorated, lis
tened to appropriate exercises, the orator of
the day being General A. X. l.. Dawson.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
IN IOWA.
The Observance at Des Moines.

DEs MONIES, Ia, May s0.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE.l-Memorial day was
very generally observed here to-day. The
city was handsomely decorated with flags
and bunting, and at p. m. long process
sion of military and civic societies marched
to Woodland cemetery, where memorial SER
vices were held. The principal address was
delivered by Rev. Ida Hullin, pastor of
Unity church. this city. Business was gen.
orally suspend ed this afternoon. ss,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
In Hastings.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 3O.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. THE day was observed
in Hastings and the exercises were gen
era lily participated in by all the citizens.
The procession TO the cemetery was well. "a T.
ranged and several blocks long. The graves
of the dead soldiers were covered with a
great profusion of flowers. The leading ad-
dress was delivered by j. j. Buchanan, and
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Dakota City.

DAKOTA CRY, Neb, May 8O.-[Special Tel
egram to THE BEE decoration day was OBJ
served at this place to-day. The ceremonies
consisted Of speaking, singing and exercises
usual to the day. The graves of the dead
heroes were beautifully decorated by the
children. Over one thousand people were in
the line,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Blair.

BLAIR, Neb., May 30.-lSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. THE largest parade ever had
on Decoration day at Blair was out to-day.
Over one hundred teams were in the process
sion, and many people were walking. 1t is
estimated that about two thousand people
were at the cemetery. All the bands in
town were out. The speakers from abroad
did not appear, but l.. w. Osborn and II.
Wilson made few remarks.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
JerOme Park Races.

JEROME PARK, May 30.-Summaries:
First race, one thousand four hundred
yards -l3alston won, Bess second, Salisbury
third. Time-l:2 IA.
Juvenile stakes, half mile-Druidess won,
Devotee second Bavarian third. Time-49.
Third race-Eurus won, j. A. B. second,
Gypsy Queen third. Time-2:05
Fourth race@Diab!y won, Eric second, Re
porter third. Time ASH.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
floral contribution to the heap which kind
hands had strewn about their fathers grave.
Al Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 3O.-The memorial monu-
ment on the site OF the Haymarket anarchist
riot of May 4, 1886, was unveiled this after
noon.
The monument was presented to the city
on behalf Of the citizens by II. T.. Crane, and
accepted by Mayor Creger. There was no
procession. The monument consists OF a
marble base surmounted by bronze figure
of q policeman In uniform of heroic size.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Starkey's Story.

TORONTO, May 8o., w. ]. Starkey, the
lawyer, who fled from Chicago to this city
some time ago, to escape prosecution for
tamperlng with jury, and who has been
accused OF implicitly with c. F. Long in the
preparation of dispatches about Longs al
legged interview with DR.. Cronin, visited the
newspaper Offices this morning and said he
arrived in the city only yesterday, after q
months visit In New York. He declared he
had absolutely no dealings with Long, and
had no knowledge of the matter at issue.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Graycsend Races.

GRAvEsEND, May 30.--Summary:
Half mile-Hanover won, Blue Rock SEQ
ond, Forest King third. Time--0:4SI.
One mile and a furlong-Beiinda won,
Frank Ward second, The Bourbon third,
Time--l 56.
won, Cayuga second, Banquet third. Time
i rs.
Fourth race--Tenney won, Maiordomo
second, Long Island third. Tlme--1:5i.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Cniiin of Cadet.

NEBRASKA Cry, Neb., May 3O.--iSpccial
Telegram TO THE i3Er. One hundred uni
versity cadets from Lincoln arrived here TO-
night and went into camp west of the city.
They will remain a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York-The Italy ana Gallia, from
Liverpool, and the europe from Hamburg
At I.ondon-The Wyoming, from New
York.
At Amstcrdam--The Edam, from New
York.
At Southa.upton--Th Saale, from New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
An Engllsh syndio aIe's Purehase.

LOUISVILLE, Ma, U--Au English syndi-
cate to-day consummated the purchase of
32o, 900 acres of yellow pine lands, four saw
mills and thirtysix miles of railroads and
equipments. The property is situated in
Ecambia county, Florida, and Baldwin
county, Alabama, adjoining. The price paid
was 3, ,5DO,0c0.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Ataioux Falls.

SIOUX FALLS, Dak., May 3O.-[Special Tel
egram to The BEE. Memorial day was
suitably observed, an address was delivered
by ex-Chief Justice Edgeraon, of Mitchell.
The procession to the cemetery was large
and impressive.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31

services at the Baptist church, where ad
dresses were made by L. i. Wilson and Rev.
A. b. Nordberg, followed by reading by
Miss Maggie Elder, recitations by others,
and music by the Glee club, all of which
were very good
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At Clarks.

CLARKs, Neb., May 30.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Memorial day was OBJ
served by all the stores closing. Veterans
and citizens marched through the principal
streets to the opera house, where appropriate
exercises were held,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
AT kearney.

KEARNEY, Neb., May 3O.-ISpecial Tele
gram to THE Bee Memorial day was OBJ
served mere with due. respect to the fallen
soldiers. Delegations from neighboring
towns were present, aud the streets were
crowded. Two thousand people gathered in
the cemetery to strew flowers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Al Nebraskn City.

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb,, May Especial
Telegram to The BE E. Memorial day was
appropriately observed in this city, to-day,
by the blue and gray, under the auspices OF
the G. A. r. Captain G. M. Humphrey, of
Pawnee City, was the speaker Of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At MCCnOk.

McCooK, Neb., May. 3o.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Services were held
here to-day under the directions of the ]. X.
Barnes post, G. A. r. w. A. McKeighan,
of Red Cloud, was the orator Of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
At EiwOOd.

ELwoop, May 3O.-TSpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. Imposing Memorial services
were held here to-day, consisting of music
by the brass band, addresses, and tine decor
ating Of a monument with flowers, that fitly
commemorated the departed heroes.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Women in the Campaign. asaass,

ASHLAND, Neb., May 30.-[Special 1ele-
gram to Tue BEE Mrs. Hitchcock, presi
dent of the State Woman's Christian Tenn.
perance union, iectured TO crowded house
mt the First Congregational church, this
afternoon, on the duties of the local unions
during the coming campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Willard nt Winninep.

WiNNIrgG, May 30.-Henry Willard will
arrive here Sunday. He wlli be met by
President Cakes, of the Northern Pacific,
and they will canvass the entire railroad sit
uaiiou. II is thought an extension into the
Mackenzie river country will be arranged
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-31
Rain and Hail Storm in Mex co.

CRY OF New MEXICO, (via Galveston>,
May 3o..--Hcavy storns OF rain and hail ut
Henjut!a have caused the river to inundate
that town, drowning many persons and cat
tie and washing away many houses aid de,
stroYing cr0ps.