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Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
AMERICAN WOOL.
The Market Reported as Steady,
With Only a Slight Fall!

BosToN, Mass, Sept. 25.-L Special Tele.
gram to The BEE. The American Wool
Reporter describes the market as steady,
with slight fall of prices below quotations
and big Improvement in buying, as usua
pulled woods being the feature on the
seaboard. The sales in Boston
this week exceeded over 4,O0O, 900 pounds at
prices making Boston the cheapest wool
market in the United States. Holders seem
weary of bracing up strip quotations. and,
while refusing to acknowledge it, are max.
ing sales on the quiet which
often become known, as one transaction
here of 100000 pounds of Michigan
brought Quotions down from 80 cents to 30
cents. Some sales early in the week have
made Michigan X 80 cents, but to-days fig
ures were fully two points below that. Con-
siderable attention has been attracted IN the
east by the Globe Woolen company
at 80 cents and the buns WSg b
Slater ~ Co., of Texas, in st. Louis at
figures similarly below market figures, but
all bought for cash. However, those who
have been holding out against the present
slump are considerably cheered by
the firm opening of London
sales Tuesday. Iu territory wools
there is the same struggle for lower prices
on the part of buyers as in fieeces, and the
outside prices of Montanas have shaded.
In California and Texas The principal inter
est is IN the Forthcoming clips of new fail
wool, which are reported to be unusually
light. This is borne out by the samples
so far received. Pulled woods remain about
the same, prices for California bringing 32
cents in numerous sales. Delans remain
steady. Ohio has gone principally at 35
cents, though cash in several instances got
341a cents. Very little Michigan goes under
321S cents. Ohio mercantile 27c.
Quotations: Ohio X and above, 326133c;
Michigan Y, 29@3lc; Michigan unwashed,
2lc; No. | Ohio comblngs, washed 40c;
Michigan, 30@39c; Missouri and Illinois
combings, 27Gp2Sc; Texas fine, 23@25c; Cali.
fornla Northern, spring, 23l25c; East Ore
gon, choice, l7Q12Oc; Vallejo, 15'QlSc; Kan.
sas fine, lS@2Oc; Montana fine, average,
l1Dl9c
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
CHIoAGo's MURDER MYSTERY
A Case Somewhat Similar to the Prel-
ler-Maxwell Ira gedy.

CHICAGO, Sep 25.-- Especial Telegram to
The BEE. 1.-The coroner's jury is still iuves
tigating the case Of Samuel Reininger, the
Johnstown, Pa, man who was recently
found murdered near Calumet lake. and
many circumstances have come to light
which makes the case strangely resemble
the Maxwel-Preler tragedy. Purdy, the
alleged murderer, was taken to Kensington
this morning and was allowed to look on the
remains of the alleged murdered man. He
did not even color when he saw them. He
looked calmer than the dead man and simply
said "Yes, that is Reninger."
"Purdy would not talk" said Captain
Hunt to-day. AT first he denied having any
thing which had belonged to Reinlnger except
II finger ring, for which he had paid Reininger
81. We discovered, however, on examining
his trunk, that he had a watch, Il gold chain,
a compass charm and linen shirt, which be-
longed to Reininger, neatly slowed away in
the bottom of the trunk. On the watch chain
and charm considerable amount OF blood
was found After confronting him with all
the things we had found he admitted having
bought the things of Reiningerbut could not
account for the blood. He also says he
came from Mount Vernon, o., where he
lived for eight years. but as near as l can
learn there is no such a family or person in
tho county as Purdy. The states attorneys
chemists are now at work examining the
blood found on the chain, and II IL proves TO
be that of a human being we will have a
cham OF evidence so tight around HIM that
he can never escape"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
THE BANKERS.
A Grand BanqueI rendered Them
Covers Laid for 1000 Guests.


Covers Laid for 1000 Guests.
KANSAS CITY, Sept 25.--The annual con-
vention of the American Bankers associa.
tion met here to-day, ana is the largest ever
held, fully thousand members being pre-
sent from all parts of the country.
The convention was called to order by
President Parsons, of st. Louis. Addresses
of welcome were made by Governor Francis
aud Mayor Davenport, and responded to by
MIR. Parsons who spoke Of the growth of the
banking system. William p. st. John, of
New York, read an able paper on legal
tender. He opposed free coinage, and out
lined as substitute proposition that the
secretary of the treasury be required to buy
and coin 81, 900 900 worth of silver bullion each
month, providing not more than 9919 cents or
4215 grains of silver be the amount of silver
to be contained in a silver dollar; that with
the government be withdrawn, dollar for
certificates be made legal tender. Referred
to committee. AT this point the inter state
commerce commissioners were brought in,
escorted by Major William Warner. The
commissioners responded with short speeches
to calls made upon them by the delegates.
In answer to loud calls for "Warner,n the
ex-congressman was introduced by the pres
ident as the imam who doesn't want an Of
ice.n The major asked TO be excused from
making speech.
After the transaction OF some business the
convention adjourned until tomorrow. A
grand banquet was given the convention this
evening at which covers were laid for Z, 700
guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
EGAN's PREDECESSOR.
He Says the New Minister Is Win
ming tho Chilian Smile.

CHICAGO, Sept 2I.-[Special Telegram to
Tux BEE. IA special from New York says
William b. Roberts, the United States MN
lister 10 Chill for the last four years, who
was succeeded few months ago by Patrick
Egan, arrived yesterday morning on the Pa
chc mail steamship City OF Paris.
Patrick Egan, the present minister to
Chill, arrived at Valparaiso several weeks
before Mr. Roberts left. MIR. Roberts says
that MIR. Egan has made many friends, aud
the antipathy OF the British, which would
not allow him TO make the trip to Chill
under their flag, has not been pronounced
enough at the Gillian capital TO cause any
feeling against him. In fact MIR Egan has
made IL point to cultivate the friendship of
the foreign residents, and his pleasing per
sonallty has aided him greatly MIR Roberts
says the Chilians are not over enthusiastic
over the international congress- although
they have sent a delegate, Tho fact that
their distance from us is so great aud their
interests in common with ours so small ex.
plans this, Mr.. Roberts thinks.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
TU SAVE THE POOR PEOPLE,
A Director of Kansas Loan Com.
pany Wants it Sold.
WESTERN FARMERS JEoPARDlzEo
A Big Investment Concern Doing
Business in the West Goes Under
Bordering on Criminality-A
Genci cious STOCKHOLDERS.
Crash i'm ISpstOn,

BosToN, Mass, Sept 2j.-TSpecal Tele-
gram to The BEE. Another big invest
mcnt company has, through bad manages
ment, almost bordering on criminality, come
to grief. This time it is the bug Farm
er's Loan and Trust company, of Kansas,
nomnally located at Anthony in that state,
which, after desperate effort to retrieve
mistakes, has gotten into such a position
that the eastern directors, forming n MAJOR
ity of the board, have thrown up the sponge
and declared the affair collapsed and hope
less The company was organized some years
since, with S5O0,000 capital, and now has
$4,000 900 out on mortgages of which four
tfths is on farms distributed through Kan
sas, Nebraska, Colorado aud Dakota. Find
ing itself unable to meet back interest, in
debteuness OF 900, secret meeting OF
the stockholders was called to meet in Bos-
ton. The American Wool Reporter whose
representative alone obtained admittance
gives the following in reference TO the meet
ings.
THE company is, as stated, 100000 in
debt demanding immediate settlement with
only 81, 900 cash in the treasury. Tho other
assets are 800, 900 of 81 per cent tax certiti-
Gates, which are so bound up as TO be worth
less as Il means of relief The agent sent
west w peTSuuully luSUcCJ matters reported
that the farm property mortgaged was
for the most part worthless, that some
of the borrowers had deserted their holdings
and buildings stood deserted and looted,
many being IN ruins This had been caused by
the loose management of the western agents
who, besides getting salary had gone into
speculation as real estate agents, and thus
getting per cent commissions on mortgages
had accepted any kind of property. Every
effort possible to raise money to pay the
t,Ntn do ,tpi,,
the time Of the annual meeting had
proved unavailing in the east. and letter
was read from the president at Anthony
could to raise money for the latter as tho
less.
One stockholder, Frank Wood, said the
situation was terrible. He dld not care for
the stockholders, but there were now only
two alternatives, receiver, or sell out to
new company. He begged that
committee be selected to attempt
to dispose of the corporation at any cost to
save the poor people of little means. The
widows ana orphans who had borrowed their
money ana would lose everything if II re-
cever assumed control Ho for one
was willing to be assessed his
share on his worthless stock to
save them. After some discussion COM
mittee of five was elected to report at an adj
journed meeting Monday next.
The stock of the company is held mostly in
New England and Pennsylvania, particu-
larly in Philadelphia. One of the heaviest
holders there is member OF the firm OF
Peter Wright, the ship owner.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
The RiIIin,s Trial.

WATERLOO, Ia, Sept. 25.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The trial of the Billings
case was resumed this afternoon, Juror
Shaulis child not being as badly injured as
was thought. The defense put Will Starr
on the stand. He testified to seeing box of
cartridges in the possession of Henry Red
dIngton, the bailiff, during the inquest, but
the attempt of the defense to introduce in
evidence anything that Reddington said to
him in regard to them was over-ruled, thus
squelching the promised sensation. After
calling few more witnesses upon minor
points the defense rested their case.
The state in rebuttal called a few wit
nesses from Gary, Oak, to prove the good
character of Attorney Monaghan, wh ON the
defense had tried to impeach. They then
called Frank Boetcher and asked him If
Laura Russell did not state in his presence
on the day of the tragedy Billings, who
boarded at their house, said to her mother
that she need not make up his bed that night,
as he might not be home. The defense OBJ
jected and the Judge sustained the objection
on theground that the question was not
proper in the rebuttal This was serious
set back for the state and made part OF the
testimony they had expected to present use
less.
Mrs Nellie Boetcher testified that Laura
Russell told her that Billings fixed his sus-
pender rings that day.
The state then called four witnesses TO i'm
peach the testimony Of Charles Stewart, who
testified that he had told different parties
that he carried a revolver because he was an
officer, and after he had consulted with
Kingsley. Each witness swore that Stew.
art had made such remark to them, except
that he had consulted Billings instead of
Kingsley. One witness, however, admitted
that he had said he thought Stewart had
made mistake and meant Kingsley. The
state then called A. j. Hanchett, Theodore
Poliles and II. B. Ellsworth for the purpose
of rebutting the evidence of James l.. Hustled,
who created sensation by testifying
that either the cylinder of the revolver in
evidence or the cartridges had been changed
since the tragedy In his evidence James
Hustel stated that the revolver he saw near
Kingsley's body soon after the tragedy had
a brown handle. The three witnesses pro
duced by the state swore positively that the
revolver in question had black handle. II
was developed, however, that A. j. Hanchett
owned brown handled revolver at the time
and that he had a conversation with Kings
| ley a short time before the tragedy He,
however, swore positively that his revolver
never was in Billings possession and that il
was at home the night of the tragedy He
| also stated that IL had since been stolen from
him, The attorneys for the state said to-
| night that they would close their evidence in
| a couple of hours TO morrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
Nebraska and iowa Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Sent. 2S.-TSpecial Tele-
gram TO The BEE. l-Pensions nave been
granted TO Nepraskans as follows: Original
invalid-Arthur Bartholomew, Charles M.
Pittman. Original widows, etc.-Minors of
George II. Miller.
Pensions allowed Iowaus: Original in
valid-James w. Sears, Arson Delphs, Will
lam Lane, Jasper Caddy, Merwln S. Pratt,
John Bell, H. A. Pruess, John Breneman
Davis b. Mapes, William L. Meeker. In
crease-John l.. Anderson, Abraham Aliens,
Thomas H. Clover. Mexican widows-Eliza-
beth. widow of Richard Craig.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
The santa Fe Express Robbed.

FoRTH WORTH, Tex, Sept, 25,-I4ast night
as the north bound Santa Fe train was pull
ing out of Crowley, ten miles south Of this
city, three men boarded the train and two
others jumped on the locomotive. The two
on the engine put pistols 10 the heads of the en-
gineer and fireman, and when two miles from
Crowley ordered them TO stop. The robbers
then cut the engine, baggage and express
cars from the rest Of the train and ordered
the engineer 10 pull half mile further,
The express messenger was then compelled
to show the robbers the money, and they
took two bags, said 10 contain s., 900 each,
overlooking three or four other packages
The train reached here at midnight anu a
posse of twenty men started in pursuit Of
the robbers, who had taken westerly
course,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
TANNERS LETTER TO rALzELL
He Resigned Beci iuse He Was No
Longer Wanted.

LohScF "obttp
ST. Louis, Sept. 25-The Republic will
print TO o.morrow from Caldwell, o., a special
dispatch giving copy of the letter said to
have been received by Private Dalzcl from
Commissioner Tanner under date of sep
tcmbor 49,
In it Tanner says ne is taking no
part in the duties of his office,
holding himself on leave until his successor
qualified. He referred to the orders he
issued while acting, which he still thinks
were good ones; namely, that 80, 900 men ON
the pension rolls at less than "a a
month should ALL unless they
had had medical examination within
year, be ordered for examination before
their home board, with view of putting
them at at least 81.
2. That in the settlement of pension claims
the WORD OF private, if a man in good
standing, should amount TO as much as that
OF an officer.
"The acting commissioner" says Tanner,
according to a local paper, revoked both
these orders, under the instruction of Noble
or Bussey."
Tanner now complains of this and Won
ders how they are going to make the boys
believe there's no change in policyn He
also complains of Acting Commissioner
Smith issuing an order stopping all rerat-
ings.
Tanner adds that he did not resign until
the president and Secretary Noble both said
to him that the report of the investigating
committee contained no word which could
impeach the honesty of his actions in the
slightest degree. Then he had to
consider whether he was man
enough to decline or to continue
in a position where he knew his official
superors did not desire him. II have not
the slightest doubt" adds he, "that would
have been removed had ] not resigned"
Tanner speaks in a general way of his belief
that Secretary Noble determined on his re-
moval, ETC. ,and says all they can charge him
with, is too much hberality and too much
speed in granting pensions. OF the future
Tanner says he knows nothing yet. He
closes with an appeal to Dalzell not to give
him cause TO regret his freedom IN writing
this letter by making any portion of 1t pub
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
Accident on the Rio Grande.

DENVER, Colo, Sept 25.-lSpecial Tee-
gram to The BEE AN accident to the west
bound passenger express occurred on the
Rio Grande road, near Red Cliff three hund-
red miles west of here. y this morning A
huge rock had rolled down the mountain,
completely MASKING the track at sharp
curve in the road 80 that the engi
neer could not see it until
right on top, having only time to
reverse his engine when the wreck occurred.
The engine and mail car were completely
wrecked and the balance of the train de-
ralled. Engineer S. w. Dougan had his
right shoulder dslocated, Fireman Harry c.
Nevill sustained serious injuries and Mail
Clerk G. A. McAdams was slightly hurt
The escape of the train was miraculous, the
accident occurring $50 above Eagle ROCK on
the mountain side.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
suspeot Hefrernan Interviewed

SAN Francisco, Sept ga special from
Seattle, w. T., says morning paper pub
fishes an interview with j. j. Heffernan,
who has been mentioned in the
Chicago dispatches as being the
man who induced Dir. Cronin
TO visit the Carlson cottage. Heffernan,
who is at present working as a longshore-
man, SAID ne was the person referred TO in
the dispatches; that he was a friend of Tom
Desmond, and was member Of the Can-na
Gael ana other Irish societies, but had moth
ing TO do with the murder OF Cronin.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
Nnn over By a switch Eneinc.

Drs MONIES, Ia, Sept, 25.-[Special 'relo
gram to THE BEE. l-Alonzo Larsh, n
teamster, was run over by switch engine
in the Rock Island yards here this evening.
His left leg was crushed below the knee and
HIS right foot below the ankle necessitating
the loss of both aud may cost him his life.
He was n young man. What he was doing
on the track or just how it happened is not
lrrn,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
STRUCK BY A FAST FRElGAr.
One Lady Killed and Another Badly
Injured at Greedy, Colo.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 25.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. IA fatal accident oc-
Cured at Greedy to-day, resulting in the
death of one lady and probably fatal injuries
to another. AS Mr. E. H. Gale,
accompanied by Mrs. Jessie Gale, and
Miss Gleason, niece, were crossing the
Union Pacific track in light wagon, they
were hit by the fast freight train from Chey-
enne. Miss Gleason was instantly killed,
her skull being crushed. Mrs. Gale also had
her skull crushed, but was still alive at
last reports, but unconscious. MIR. Gale es-
capped unhurt, he being dragged by the
reins. An engine standing at the station,
blowing of steam prevented them fro N
hearing the approach of the fast freight.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26

MASON CRY, Ia, Sept. 95.-[Special Tole-
gram TO rnE BEE. The Iowa State Butter,
Cheese and Egg association will be held at
Mason City on Thursday, November IL, 10
and II. The best and most progressive dairy
men in the state will be represented The
wonderful butter extractor, Prof. Shorts
test, Prof. Patrick's mill test the oil test
churn, the centrifugal separator barrel
cburn-all will be in operation, and the
meeting will DO intensely interesting 10 all
farmers, dAirNmen aud creamery men.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26

ICopntght 1889 bu James Gorion Benlsn.l
LONDON, Sept. 25.-TNew York Herald
Cable-Special to The BEE. The men,
bers of the Wyndham and Wilson Barrett
companies left Liverpool to-day in the City
of Chicago.
Edison spent the whole day in visiting the
stations of the Metropolitan Electric supply
association which is to shortly undertake the
lighting the whole of London. He leaves
for Paris to-day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
Industrial Parade at s.oux Ci,y.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Sept 25. 5.-lSpecial Tclo-
gram to TnG BEE,l-Tho. feature of the corn
palace festival today was the industrial
arade The demonstration was the greatest
ever made in the northwest and some of the
floats We're very elaborate 1t was viewed
by 10000 spectators. Special trains to-day
brought thousands of visitors. The palace
was thronged all day long
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
Arrested for Murder.

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Sept. Especial
Telegram TO The BEE, IAN hour after the
fatal staboing of John Gathers in the street
last night, Frank Pfeffer aud wife were ar
rested for the deed. The evidence against
them Is quite conclusive. The coroner's jury
found that Gathers came to his death by
wounds at the hands Of Pfeffer. with felon-
ous intent
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
EDWIN ARNoLD's IMPRESSIONS.
The Peculiar Influence OF the Capitol
on the Poet.

LONDON, Sept. 25.-Eawin Arnold, who is
now visiting the United States, IN an article
describing his tour, speaks in high praise of
the comfortable accommodations afforded
railway travellers in America. He tells
of his interview with President Harrison,
whom he describes as shrewd business
man and courteous and kindly gentleman.
Regarding the capitol he SAYS:
ut cannot be denied that the promenade
halls and the corridors Of this imposing
structure are calculated 10 convey the SEN
sation known as twisting the tail Of the
British lion.'n
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26

city this evening. The local union, en-
bracing three societies, has made ample pro-
vision for the entertaining of delegates,
large number of whom are present and more
arriving. The address of welcome was de-
ltvered this evening by Rev. q. G. Henry,
which was responded to by Vice President
j. A. Doutrich, after which the conference
sermon was delivered by Rev. w, johnson,
of College Snriugs. Ia
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
An Anti-Powderly Gatherine.

ST. Louis, Sept. 25.-The Republic says it
is stated on good authority that there will be
a gathering of anti-Powderly knights in ST.
Louis next week on the occasion of the visit
of Powderly 10 this city. The auti's will ac-
cept that opportunity to make demonstra-
tion against Powderly, aud it is more than
probable some rows will occur. Barry, who
is Powderly's old foe, will be here.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26

DEs MONIES. Ia, Sept. % Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. The firm of Armeston 4
Barclay, horse breeders and dealers at
Brooklyn, have failed. Liabilities about
S25, 900 and assets S37, 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
TERRORIZED BY FIREBUGS.


of Charleston, w. Va.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Sept 25.-This city
is in a state Of terror through the evident
determination of unknown incendiaries to
destroy the place. BY noon yesterday the
fire department was called out four times,
and at o'clock four fires started at once,
all under such circumstances as To leave no
doubt Of incendiarism. A number of men
are patroling the streets with Winchester
rifles and all suspicious characters are made
10 give an account of themselves If incen-
diaries are captured they will no doubt be
lynched. The work Is attributed To friends
Of the Hatfield. Mccoy gabgs, many mem
bers of which had been arrested by the Of
fcers OF tins city
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
The Weather Forecast.

Nebraska and Iowa-Light rains followed
by clearing weather, westerly winds, sta
tionary temperature.
Dakota Light rain followed by clearing
weather, warmer, westerly winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
The Louisiana scanaaI Grows.

New ORLEANS, La, Sept. 25,-In addition
to the amount of the state treasury's loss
heretofore reported as approximatlng
81 900, ,OO00, recent developments indicate
crookedness in another dlrection-by re-
issuing state warrants that have been paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26

Brazil, Ind, Sept. 25.--The striking
miners, at mass meeting today, rejected
for the third time the block coal operators
edmand for 10 cent reduction.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
Crn..Dd Ton CIose Io the Cars.

GRrgLEY, Colo, Sept 25,-Miss Gleason
was killed, Mrs Jessie Gale fatally injured,
aud Mr.. z. Il Gale seriously hurt while RID
ing in a buggy to-day. They endeavored W
cross iGc railroad track IN front Of train.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-26
Societies of ChrIstian Endeayor.

DRs MoINEs Ia, Sept, 25.-l Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. The fourth annual con-
ference Of the societies OF Christian En-
deayor began two days session in this