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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
NOT ON THE BILLS.
A Jersey City Audience Treated to a
Real Fire Scene.


JERSEY CITY, May 14.--The audience at
the Academy of music showed marvellous
pluck tonight. The woodwork underneath
the gallery took fire through leaky gas
pipe during the performance Of "The Still
Alarm" and the people sat and watched the
real fire scene unmoved The fire truck was
called Immediately, and squad of policemen,
headed by Chief Murphy, were in the thea
ter in an incredibly short space of time after
men entered the building few persons
showed a disposition to rush out, but Fire
man Coleman dealt one man a powerful
blow with his fist. This had the desired ef-
feet of stopping the rush which might have
resulted in a panic. The police did good
service in allaying the fears of nervous
women. The audience watched the firemen
intently as they battled with and subdued
the flames. The orchestra played with COM
mendable vigor, which impaired confidence
during the excitement.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Refused to Arhitrate.

BRAZIL, Ind, May II. 4.-To-day's confer
enoe between the coal operators, the state
executive board and the nlinerss' delegatien
ended by the refusal OF the operators to sub
nit the scale difference to arbitration.
The operators demands a reduction from 90 to
20 cents on block and IS to 60 cents on btu
minous, one of the largest cuts ever made in
the west. AS the case stands now, there
seems to be no alternative for the miners
but to accept the reduction or remain idle.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15

NEW YoRK, May l4-George M. Storrs,
son of the late Emory Storrs, of Chicago,
who yesterday was arrested and locked up
on a charge of blackmail preferred by his
wife, Eileen, WAS to-day released on his own
recognizance He was Immediately re-
arrested on the strength of his wife's divorce
proceedings. The district attorney regards
the question, whether a man eau blackmail
his wife, as "A very fine point of law.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Yankton's Coming Tourn ament.

YANKToN, So. Dak., May 14.-tSpecial
Telegram to The BEE. l--Robert Dixon, who
is distributing bills and personally adver-
tising the Yankton fremen's tournament in
neighboring towns, reports to Chief Kings
bury great interest everywhere and pre-
diets that the largest crowd ever seen in
9ankton will be here June Is to 20. Mean
time all arrangements are being perfected
for the tournament
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
A Shortage of $36.

WASHINGTON, May IA The recent count
Of the money at the New York sub-treasury
revealed discrepancy of $35 out of total
of s1s4, ,OOO 900. The shortage resulted from
the acceptance of few counterfeit notes in
the hurry Of business and by the loss of a
few pieces of silver The loss was promptly
made good and receipt in full given to ex
Treasurer Hyatt, who was responsible, under
his bond, for the eutire amount.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
A Municipal ComIcrence,

YASKToN, So. Oak, May Special
Telegram TO TnR BEE. THE Commercial
club OF Sioux Falls has invited the officials
of Yankton ana Duluth to meet with them at
Sioux Falls some time in June for a confer
enee in regard TO the interests of the three
cities. and especially for the purpose OF ex-
pediting the extension OF the Manitoba road
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Indian Village Bnrned.

KEYA PAuA, May A-lSpecial to THE
BEE. l-Word has been received here that
the prarie on the reservation near the
mouth Of the Koya Paha river caught fire
and destroyed everything in the Indian viii
lage near there. Chief "Yellow Horseh had
two children burned to death. The whole
population took refuge in the river until the
fire had passed over.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
A Writ Against Lord Salisbury.

LONDON. May 15.-William O'Brien, M.
p, has obtained writ against Lord Sails
bury on the charge of libel. In a speech at
Watford the premier accused O'Brien of ad-
vocating murder and robbery, and Of taking
farms from which tenants had been evicted.
1t is for this speech that the action is
brought
Lord Salsburys solicitors have accepted
the libel writ, and the trial will take place
at Liverpool.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
DAKOTA ELECTION SETTLED.
The Sioux Falls Constitution
Adopted by a Nine-Tenths Vote.
REPUBLICANS IN A MAJORITY
Casting Ballots Amid Rain and Snow
"A Horrible Murder, the MUIR
derer Caught, ana Another
Murderer Killed.
The Result in South OAK ots.

HURoS, OAK, May 14.-TSpecial Telegram
10 THE BEE. J-Returns from days cleo
tion are very meagre. From what has been
received, II is safe to estimate that nine
tenths of the entire vote is in favor Of the
adoption Of the Sioux Falls constitution,
Fifty thousand will cover the vote in South
Dakota. This, Beadle county, is among the
largest, and polled less than 1000 votes,
nearly one-half cast in Huron. Scarcely one
half as many votes were polled IN southren
Dakota as were cast on the same proposition
in 1886. The falling Off is due to the heavy
rains that prevailed throughout the entire
state all day, keeping hundreds in remote
localities from the polls
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Dakota's Supreme Court.

YANKToN, So. Oak, May 14.-[Special
Telegram to THE BEE. THE supreme court
of the territory met here to-day, there being
present Chief Justice Tripp, Associate Jus.
tices Spencer, Rose, Templeton and Crefoot.
Thomas, Aiken and Mcconnell are expected
tomorrow. The day beng legal holiday,
no business was transacted. There are now
hfty-six cases on the docket and the term
will likely be long one.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
The Gold in the Big Horn Mountain.

BUFFALO, Wyo., May IA Special to THE
BEE. THE interest in mining affairs here
has been greatly intensified by the discovery
Of rich gold-bearing quartz in the Big Horn
mountains, twenty-five miles west Of town.
The fortunate prospector, r. Keays, has
and great activity at that point is expected
to ensue. Sixteen prospectors have just ar
rived here from the Black Hills, en- route to
the promising mineral districts of the Big
Horn range.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Postmasters Appointed.

WAsuiNGToS, May l4.-Among the post
masters appointed by the president, to-day,
were the following: George II. Rottler,
Galcna, Ill; Henry G. Robinson, Grand
Crossing, H.; Dclis Hull, Oak Park, Ill. (;
John McQuilin, Laporte City Ia; John a.
Riggen What Cheer Ia; Albert Z. Hotcli-
kiss, Adcl, Ia; Reuben Heffefnger, Deni-
son, la. /; Henry Ebert, Davenport, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
yaluable Borscs s turned.

FoRT DoDGg, Ia, May lA.--lSpecial Tel
egram to The BEE, lEJames Nelson's large
fancy stock barn, north of this city. was
totally destroyed by fire this morning, and
four valuable stations roasted. The loss
was $4,000; insurance about 5000.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Crops In Holt County.

O'NEILL, Neb., May 14-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE.l-I has been raining
heavily here to-day. The farmers are iubi-
laut as the rain was all that was necessary
to assure Holt county of one of the largest
crops ever raised in the state of Nebraska
The acreage sown is large, far beyond that
of former years, and rich harvest will be
renned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
The Hote, MEMS Association.

CHICAGO, May l5.-The Hotel Mems Ma
tional Benefit association held their annual
meeting here to-day. The following officers
were eected: President, M. S. Gibson,
Portland, Ore: first vice president, w. A..
Jackues, New York; secretary and treas
urer, w. G. Snow, Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
The United Brethren Disagreement

YoRK, Pa, May l4.-At to-day's session q
majority of the convention OF the United
Brethren church unanimously agreed that
the "bolters' be declared no longer minis
tiers or members of the church of the United
Brethren of Christ. The minority conven-
Son was addressed by Rev. G. w. Stouny, of
Illinois, who said "Rupl aud secret socie-
ties go together
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Valuable Horses for Nebraska.

CLEVELAND, May 14--At the hore sale here,
to-day, Church Howe & Son, of Nebraska,
bought the following: FapnIe Belden, blk.
m, by Belden's Hambletonian, dam by Gen
eral Harris, s400; Swanson, blk. T., by
Prophet Wilkes, dam by Belden's Hamble-
tonian, $3.50; Pearl, br, f., by Middleton
Chief, dam Cenna, S3o0; Dynamite, b. M,
dine, b: M, by Jay Gould, dam Nancy Clag-
get 1890
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
A wyoming FaiIur

LARAMIE. Wyo., May 4-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE, Wallace s. Alky, deal
ers in furniture, made voluntary assign
ment to George w. Fox. this afternoon, for
the benefit of their creditors. They place
their assets at $1,000 and liabilities at q, 900.
The failure was due TO poor business and
consequent inability TO meet obligations.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
A Murderer Shot Dend.

DsADwooD, Oak. MAY l4.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. deputy Sheriff Fisher,
of Crook county, Wyoming, and E. B. Arm
strong attempted TO arrest Bob Minor, alias
Buck Handy, at o O'Clock this morning, on
Oil Creek, forty miles west of here. Minor
was wanted in Greeley county, Kansas, for
murder, and reward was offered for his
body, He was ordered to surrender, but in.
stead of doing so made a gun play and was
shot and instantly killed by Deputy Fisher
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Two Thousand to Be Evic.ed

ST. PAUL, May IA determinen effort IL
to be made in few days to evict the Polish
and Bohemian squatters on what are known
as the upper fats" The papers are now
beng prepared and 1000 people will be
evcted. This will sweep the flats OF squat
ters, and they will then be used for manu-
featuring and warehouse purposes, for which
uses they arc very valuable. Some Of the
sguatters have asserted squatters' rights,
which gives them u title after twenty years
OF residence, and it is probable there will be
trouble If an attempt is made TO evict them,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
A Teacher Promoted.

COLUMBUS, Neb., May 14--[Special to THE
BEE. H. ID. Shaft, principal of the First
ward school, at this place, has been rendered
a position as teacher in the Kearney Reform
school, which he will probably accept. MIR.
SHAFT is native of Pennsylvania, and has
resided in Columbus and vicinity for the
past SIX wears,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15

BUFFALO, Wyo., May 4,-Speclal to Tnl
BEE. l-Sherff Angus has just arrested an
Old time cowboy, Billy Carroll, at Custer,
Mont Carroll will be called upon at this
place to explain his connection with certain
midnight transactions in horsefesh which
bereft "a Powder River stock grower OF seve
eral valuable animals. This arrest is bes
lieved to be the beginning of u wholesale
roundup of horse and cattle rustlers who
have been operating in this section.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
The Land KecIam m alton Committee.

WASHINGTON. May 14.-The committee ap-
pointed at the last Session Of the senate to
investigate the question of irrigation and re-
clamation of arid lands, asill commence work
on the 1st of August, next, and will spend
three weeks in the field,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
SURPRISING SHOWING.
Only About One-fifth of Oklahoma's
Lands Filed On.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The clerks who
were detailed from the general land office to
20 to Oklahoma to assist the land officials
there, returned to Washington to-day. They
state that at Kingfsher about eight hundred
entries had been made up to last Friday,
and at Guthrie about one thousand had been
made. The total number of quarter sections
in the territory open to settlement Is 10000,
hence less than a fifth of the whole has been
filed upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Arrane gin : for Excursions.

CHICAGO, May "A Especial Telegram to
The BEE. .l-Excursion rates have been
authorized to the following events: United
States Brewing association, Niagara Falls,
June to 6;American Seed Trade association,
Washington, ID. c., June IL to l5; National
Christian Science association, Cleveland,
June 12 to IA International Hahnamaenial
association, Toronto, June Is to 20; National
Association of Deaf Mutes, Washington, D.
c., June 26 to 2S
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Charaed Wi,h Cor,.uption.

MrNNEAporIs, May IA Winnipeg spe
cial says the Free Press repeats it's charges
OF corruption against Premier Greenway. 1t
now accuses him with receiving money from
the promoters Of the Manitoba Central rail
way eDtcrDrisc. Grecnway win probably
procure an appointment OF the royal com
mission To investigate the charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
welcome TO a Townsman.

MAuvILLE, Neb., May IA Special to THE
BEE. THE return of Mr.. j. A. Shelter to
his home was made the occasion of hearty
welcome and enthusiastic reception on the
part of his fellow townsmen. Bontires were
built in the streets and at an improvised
meeting in Shelters hall several speeches
were made, to which Mr. Shelter responded
feelingly. A supper and social hop fol
lowed,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
To Die by ELECTRICITY.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May l4.-Wililam Kemm-
ler, convicted of the murder of his mistress,
Lille Ziegler, was to-day sentenced to die by
the application of electricity within the week
commencing Monday, June "a. This is the
first death sentence under the new law.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
No More Quotations Furnished. .

CHICAGO, May 15.-The directors of the
Chicago board of trade to-day voted to dis
continue furnishing quotations to all persons
except members of the board. This action
was taken, the directors say, because the
Illinois supreme court has decided that If the
board furnished quotations to outsiders at all
there must be no discrimination. The bucket
shopmen have already begun applying to the
courts to prevent the proposed discontinu-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Examining Board for Oklahoma.

WASHINGTON, May A.-The pension office
has decided to establish board of examin-
ing surgeons at Guthrie, Oklahoma, 1t hav-
ing been represented by Congressman Per
kns, of Kansas, that a medical board to eX
anime pensioners was necessary there. 1t is
said there are 500 old soldiers in the city of
Guthrie.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
N.bra.ka.Dcn,i.ts, \. Conyention.

WAnco, Neb May 4.-lSpecal to THE
EEE.l-1he Nebraska State Dental society
Will meet in this place on Tuesday, May 81.
ana continue in session until Friday morn
ing, May "A. Drs. l.. c. Haskell, q. n. John
son, and c. S. Solomon, Of Chicago, ana DIR.
+. N. Shairee and r. w. Hill, Of Iowa. will
be in attendance, each giving special clinics.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
The Montana Election.

HELENA, Mont, May 1i,-Advices from
many parts of Montana indicate a close elec-
tion for the constitutional convention.
Neither party has majority Of more than
five. Helena elects five republicans and
four democrats.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Iay.stors in tturon.

HUeoS, Oak, May l4--lSpec!al Telegram
70 Tns BEE. IA party Of thirty capitalists
arrived here from Des Moines this evening
looking for investments. They are being
shown every attention by the Huron people.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15

The programme is we'll filed with essays and
clinics by Nebraska dentists, and this
promises to be the largest and most interest
ing meeting in the history of the society.
The citizens of Wahoo have subscribed lib
eral fund for the purpose Of entertaining
those in attendance. During one evening OF
their stay banquet will be provided for 200.
A large attendance of dentists Is expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
business Troubles.

BosToN, May i+.-.-John Il. Langley, doing
business under the name OF Langley &
Smith, has assigned for the benefit Of his
creditors. His indebtedness is probably less
than Sl00,000 and it is said his assets are
sufficient 10 pay large dividend.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
"A TREACHEROUS MURDER.
William G. Duncan, of Oregon, Killed
BY His DrOYer.

BY His DrOver.
PIERRE, Oak, May 14-lSpecial Telegram
TO TUE BEE. THE Sioux reservation yes
terday brought to light the result Of q hor-
rible tragedy. An Indian found man,
since identified as w. G. Duncan, Of Jack
sonville, Ore, partially buried in washout
up gulch, seven miles down the Missouri
river from Fort Bennett, with two bullet
holes through his head, and the skull mashed
to pulp, as though pounded with an AK
He was wrapped in an old horse blanket,
and the cayotes had made feast on the
body. The facts are nearly as follows:
Duncan, with partner named Arthur
Redmond, started some time ago from Butte,
Mont, overland, with a considerable herd of
horses, for Pierre, arriving at Fort Smith
two weeks ago, where part of the drove
Che river to Pierre. About ten days ago
Redmond came to Fort Pierre alone, dis
posed of the remainder of the herd and
stayed aronnd Pierre several days, going
from here no one knew where. Duncan, it
Is learned, was a well-known cattleman of
Oregon aud Montana, while Redmond was
only n cowboy and in his employ, and un-
what was made from the sale Of the herd, as
Duncan had several thousand dollars about
him while at Bennett
A dispatch was had from Rapid City, this
evening, that the sheriff had found and was
holding Redmond, waiting for the authority
of arrest from the officers at Pierre and
United Strtes Marshal George Harris has
started across the reservation TO get the man
and bring him back to Pierre. He is de-
scribed as very youthful appearing, scarcely
twenty-one years DID, five feet eight inches
high, SLIM, and preposscssing in appearance
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Catholic Knights Supreme Council

CuArrASoooA, Tenn, May A-The su.
preme council of the Catholic Knights of
America met in this city to-day, every state
and territory In which the order exists being
represented, except Montana. The day was
spent in receiving and auditing the reports OF
officers, and in a general discussion of mat
ters TO come before the council.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15

bVTpUsVU 10 HIVE I3ceH MuFucTeu
PIERRE, Dab., May i4.-The body Of w.
G. Duncan, who left the Cheyenne agency
two weeks ago in company with Arthur Red
mond, en- route for Fort Pierre with herd
OF horses. was founI by some Indians near
the Cheyenne agency to-day. From the
marks on the body it is suspected that
Duncan was murdered. He had large sum
of money on his person when he left the
agency Redmond came TO Fort Pierre with
stock, which he sold He said Duncan had
received bad news from his home in Oregon,
and had started for there. A large reward
Il offered for Redmond's arrest. Duncan
was unknown here.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
SiOux Falls District.

SIOUX FALLS, Oak, May 14.-fSpecial Tel
egram TO The EE.l-William Van Fps,
democrat, Carkley Coats, and e. w. Cald-
well, republicans, were elected delegates to
the constitutional convention. Van Fps and
Coats organized still hunt and defeated
Wright and Tuthill. The vote on the ratifi-
cation of the Sioux Falls constitution In the
Nineteenth district was: For the constitu-
tion l, ,416; against "a.
Chamberlain Favors the Constitution.
CHAMBERLAIN, Dak., May A.-Special Tel
egram to THE BEE. AT the constitutional
election, today, the Sioux Falls constitution
was carried almost unanimously in this city,
there being only nine votes against it. For
delegates to the convention, A. G. Kellam
and j. w. Willis, the republican candidates,
had good majority. The constitution will
carry by large majority in this district.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Another Big brewery Sale.

New YoRK, May l4.-An afternoon paper
reports the sale to an English syndicate Of
the brewery of Ringler & Co., in this city,
for 81, 500, 900 George Ringler is to remain
as director of the establishment at a salary
of Sl0,0 per annum.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
DIR. Cronin,s whereabouts.

CHICAGO, May 14.--The chief of police to-
day received dispatch from Toronto, signed
by the chief constable, saying the man who
saw DIR. Cronin states that the latter has
been there since Friday last, but that he had
not seen him since II O'Clock Sunday morn
I'M
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
The Canadian ReIatlons committee

Los Angeles. CAL, May IA. The senate
commission, on trade relations with Canada,
arrived here this afternoon. Senator Hale
had his right leg badly injured in collision
near San Jose, yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15

from Sioux Falls to Yankton and southwark.
Mayor Wynn has accepted the invitation for
himself and the city council of Yankton, and
the day will be fixed as soon as Duluth is
heard from. The event will be an important
one 10 the three cities named.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Lord L.,,u, ,lo,.. in bi nrranI.

NOMINAL, Max 15,--Lord Lonsdale ar
rived here today He still adheres 10 his
statement that.he was within the Arctic cir
Gle. and says hcwill prove it when he gets
TO London.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
SveaInsniO ArrivaIs.

At New Yorkshire City of Richmond,
from liverpool aad the rNerra, from Bre-
men,
AT CopenhaganGThe Thingvalla, from
New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Light Vote in Deadwood.

DEADwooD, Oak, May 14-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. THE election for del
egates to the constitutional convention, to-
day, was very quiet affair, and only q
light vote was brought out, majority Of
which is in favor of readopting the Sioux
Falls constitution framed in 1885.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
rhe Weman,s Unitnrian Conrerence.

CHICAGO May li.-The Woman's Western
Unitarian conference was held here to-day.
Mrs. Victoria Richardson, Of Princeton, H.,
was elected prcsiden! for tho ensuing year.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
NInrnhine KiIled Hin

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May l4.-Last night
W. w. Brown, a banker Of Wayerly, was
found suffering from the effects IL morphine,
in hotel mere, and died within IN hour,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Lnnd Slide in switzerland.

BKRSE. Switzerland, May IA An enor-
nous land slide has occurred at Speissbach,
destroying Villages, t0rests and cattle.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
CRONIN'S FRIENDS.
They Propose to Dredge Lake Mich.
gan For His Body.

CHICAGO, May 15.-The friends of DR.. Gro
min who believe he has been murdered have
decided to dredge Lake Michigan for his re-
mains. The work is to extend over dis
tance of six miles along the Shore and dis
tance of a mile and a half in the lake. Di-
vers will accompany the dredgers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15

CHAMBERLAIN, Oak, May H-fSpecial
Telegram to The BEE. John r. Lowe, re-
siding near Bijou Hills, had thirty seven
head of three.year- old steers stolen from his
pasture. AS yet he has found no trace of
them. A liberal reward is offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
FIFTY Repubs, Twenty.five Dems.

BISMARCK, OAK, May 4.-[Special Tele-
gramto THE BEE. AS result of to-day's
election there are about twenty-five demo-
crats and fifty republicans elected to the con-
stitutional convention, which will convene
for the state of North Dakota. This is the
full realization of the democratic hopes in
spired by the Springer Grabbing act. In this
section of the territory the vote was light on
account of the heavy snow which fell during
the entire day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Snow Storms in Dakota.

MINNEAPoLIs, May l4.-The Journals
special from Hope, Oak, says snow fell to a
septh OF two inches to-day. II is considered
beneficial to grain.
DICKINSON, Oak, May H.--Three inches
Of snow fell here to-day.
ST. PAUL. May l4.-Specials from various
points in Minnesota and Dakota, give ac-
counts of heavy rain and snowfall to-day.
AT Wadcna it first rnined, and then turned
into heavy snow storm.
Brainerd says snow fell this afternoon for
several hours, but finally ended in rain. The
grounds were parched and the streets and
roads were like ashes and the crops have
suffered, but the present rainfall will save
the crops.
Al OnislSa, Oak, about four inches of
snow fell during the morning and it rained
the rest of the day. Water is standing in
pools ali over the fields.
Watertown, OAK, reports the heaviest
rainfall of the season.
. AT Millbank, Dak.. 1t has been raining
hard for the past twelve hours and is still
at IL.
BISMARCK, Oak, May 14..-Snow has been
falling here all day. The storm seems to be
general nll over Dakota. AT q o'clock six
inches of snow lay on the ground. 1t is OF
great value to the crops.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-15
Railway Con ductors Convene.

DENVER, May 1.-THE tweEty-first Iuai
convention of the railway conductors legaa
here TO day.