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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08

thousands Of such thninutivo ears of corn -
"How did he raise the ears of such small
sizel'
"well, he planted number of acres Of
ground very thlckly with grains of corn
from stunted ears, then when tho stalk was
half-grown he planted weeds among them.
The weeds did most of the growing, and
when the harvest time came he gathered
in crop with each of the ears about an
inch long, and now thousands of Nebraskans
are wearing them as ornaments TO their
watch Chaiusn
''Groat headr'
"Oh, yes, Nebraska is q fine country for
ideas TO grow IN. You couldn't stunt the
crop of ideas as this ear of corn was stunted
in its growth, If you tried.n
Sir Knight Thomas McFaddeu Patton, of
Oregon commandery No. l, Portland, ar.
rived in the city yesterday aud is quartorod
timers who struck across the wilderness of
the northwest in 1850 and made homo
where ho lived surrounded by hostile In
dams for good many years, and knows tho
musket at his side II left Chicago
in lS50n he said to-day, "and
started west with an OK team,
IL took mo Just six months and eighteen days
to get to Dallas, Oregon, whcro | settled.
1t seemed strange TO make the return trip in
three days, as did on my way TO Washing
ton. On our way west our OK train stopped
Mt the spot on which Omaha is now located.
Ne WHltcu Inerc tnrce udNS LOT Vlle gTdss W
grow so that our cattle might be led, and
then went on. There wasn't anything along
the river there except Pawnee Indians in
those days, and they were thicker than the
hairs on a dogs back, but it wouldn't have
been bad idea If l had stopped there. The
entire town site wasn't worth n bag of beans.
feel almost as if l was dreaming when
think of tho great territory passed over
forty years ago inhabited only by Indians,
and now cover the same ground and find
cities and wealthy and prosperous communi-
ties every few miles,
MISCELLANEOUS
The employees on the temporary roll of the
senate are complaining because they have
not received their pay for September The
roll must be made out by Sergoant-at- Arms
Canady and countersigned by Senator Pad
dock who is acting chairman of the commit.
tee on contingent expenses. Sergeantat-
Arms Canady is out of the city and has not
reported, it is SAID, to Senator Paddock.
Many of these employees are suffering for
want of means, and in several instances
they are not able to meet their rents and
board bills for the current month.
PERRY 5. HEATH.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
THE NaVASSA TROUBLE.
A Very Different Story Told BY the
Laborcrs' Reprcscntatiyc


WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.-The state depart
ment is in receipt OF partial report from
w. G. Allen, United States consul to King
ston, Jamaica, of the recent riot at Navassa.
1t agrees with tho press reports already
published and has in addition the following
letter from William II. Henson, spiritual
advisor of the laborers, to Consul Allen,
giving their version of the trouble:
NAvAssA, Sept. 15.-We, the undersigned
laborers of the Navassa Phosphate company,
were attacked by the bosses and managers
with fire arms because we refused to work
after being improperly treated. Our grieV-
ances were various, and we demanded a
hearing before the present acting superin-
tendent, {. ID. Smith. They Immediately fired
promiscuously amongst us and wounded four
men. We, believing there was nothing be-
tween us and death, withstoOd the fire and
captured some of the firearms. During the
affray one of the bosses was wounded. They
went under cover of the house and fired on
us a second time During the affray two of
the bosses were fatally injured. They then
evacuated the armory, which we now have
III our possession, treating the remaining
bosses with due courtesy and without
further acts of violence on our part We
now wait to hear from you. hoping you will
send immediate help or vessel to carry us
back to the United States of America We
remain yours, one hundred and thirty-slX
Souls, all American citizens, awaiting your
instant action
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
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THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Ii Is Expected That at Least Fifteen
thousand Will March.

thousand Will March.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.-The brisk, chilly
northwest wind which futtered the flags and
streamers decorating the buildings along the
line of march which will be followed by the
knights Templar tomorrow proved rather
u cold welcome to the visiting commanderles
when they arrived to day, but the warm re-
ceptlon which they received from the crow Dis
on the streets acted as an Offset
to the inclcmency of the weather.
The district Communicates were busily en-
gagged to-day in escorting the arriving guests
to their headquarters. Tonight trains are
constantly arriving bringing knights and
their friends. Everything is orderly and
well arranged, and there is but little noise
and confusion. Quarters have been engaged
for %, 900 knights, but 1000 is probably the
conservative number of knights VINO will
be here. 1t is expected that at least 15,OCO
persons will be IN line tomorrow.
The Cincinnati aud Hapselman commando
ries. of Cincinnati, have monster petition
to the grand enca.npment from the Cincin'
natl chamber of commerce, and another
signed by the leading business men and man
ufacturers of of Cincinnati asking that the
next concave be held there. 1t is asserted
by the Queen Citvs friends that Clnclnnatis IS
chances for securing the next triennlaL con-
clave lead all Others. Denver is second in
the race, they say.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Numerous BurgInrics at ponca.

PoNcA, Neb., Oct. Especial Telegram
to THE REE. ]-Ponca was visited by bur-
glars last night. Early in the evening they
broke into the Chicago, st. Paul, Mime.
apolis 81 Omaha depot and secured revolver
belonging to the Wells-Fargo Express COM
pany. From the depot they went to the
AWAY Valley creamery, but did not
secure anything of value. The
next place visited was Rush & Hamm's sa
loon. Here they got about $40 in cash,
another revolver aud about SIS worth OF
whisky and cigars. One or two other at
tcmpts were made, but were unsuccessful
A number of tramps who came into town
yesterday afternoon, and have since disap
peared are supposed to be the burglars,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
ALLEGED BROKERS'.
A Raid on the "Corn" Operators in
Chicago.

CHICAGO. Oct 7.-TSpecial Telegram to
The BEE. Tho chief of police has issued
an order which has created CONSERVATION
among the corn brokers and alleged bucket
shop operators.
Many brokers have recently put in their
places an electrical instrument which works
a paper tape on which is printed various
figures to designate the price OF cereals. 1t
is said to have no connection with the real
price or state of tho market but merely rep
resents figures and thereby affords Il chance
for gambling. The fact that these instru-
ments had been put in came to the chiefs
knowledge last week and Saturday night
detectives were sent with orders that their
operation should cease Immediately. The
brokers uotited were Nellie Il Co., Tillet-
son e. Co., and Royle 81 Sullivan. The
brokers who are deprived of the use of the
tapes have consulted a lawyer aud will ask
for an injunction restraining the police from
interfering further with the operation of the
tapes. Chief Hubbard says he does not fear
an injunction and will cause the arrest of all
who 2isobey his orders.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
More Trouble.

CHICAGO, Oct 7.-ESpecial z. Telegram to
TIE BEE. It's reported that truble is again
brewing for the Interstate Commerce RAIL
way association.
1t will be remembered that Chairman
Walker recently rendered u decision in
which he dcnied d the petition of the Mime.
apolis 81 st. Louis road for leave TO lower
the grain rate between Humbrota and St.
Louis from ~ TO 10 cents. Receiver Trues-
notified Chairman Walker that ia spite of his
decision tho rate would be lowered IL Is
not known yet what action will be taken,
but it will certainly ruin all hope Of raising
the western grain rates or even OF keeping
them on their present uneven keel.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Mrs. Hodeson Burnett's Condition.

Copyright 1850 bU james GORDON Kenneth
LONDON, Oct. 7.-INew York Herald
Cable-Special TO The BEE AT noon to-
day Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett was per-
fectly conscious and recognized those about
her. Her ply sician states that no perma-
nently bad effects are to be anticipated from
the accident She expressed a wish that tho
Herald would so state, us her husband sailed
for the United States October 2, When the
accident occurred Mrs Burnett was engaged
IN framing reply to Mrs. Winthrop's charge
that Little Lord Fauntleroyn was pagiar-
ism of story written by her some years ago,
The reply, she thinks, will be perfectly salts
factory TO the public.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
THE TELEPHONE SUIT.
An Interview With Judge Hill, OF
Counsel For the Plaintiff

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. 7.-[Spccial Tele-
gram to The BEE. Judge Hill, of counsel
for the Peoples Telephone company in the
suit against the Bell company TO determine
the claims Of priority OF the invention of the
telephone, has just returned from visit TO
Daniel Drawbaugh, who claims to have in-
vented the instrument. Being asked
whether the government will support Draw
baugh, Judge Hill SAID;
'Ihe government counsel has given posi-.
tive assurance that the natural and only con-
sequence OF victory in this suit will be pat
ent for Drawbaugh. | cannot say what
course the government will take in the i'm
mediate future. The public statement has
been made that the government means to
act aggresslvely and without hesitation, and
l can tell you that that is correct"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
UNREAL ESTATE.
An Illinois Man Buys Mythical
Sheen Ranch,

CHICAGO, Oct. p Special Telegram to
The BEE, IA case begun in the supreme
court to-day discloses a unique awindle.
Frank NJ. Edwards was the owner of lot
of real estate in Kansas, Wisconsin and Mis-
souri, worth altogether about $1,000, but in
an evil day he met j. Il. Cook, II. Ii. Shields
and II. Il. Thompson, who represented them
selves as the firm of Shields, Cook Ss Thomp.
son. The men, Edwards says, told him they
had two sections of land in Texas, containing
9, 500 acres. Edwards traded his lands and
notes for 81 300 for the Texas property, re.
ceiving a deed. Then he wrote TO Land Com.
missioner Hall and discovered that the Texas
sheep ranch he had bought did not exist and
that the deed was forgery. Judge jamie
son issued an injunction restraining Shields
and the others from disposing of tho prop
erty or notes, but it is feared it is too late.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Diamond Dealers in Trouble.

New York, Oct. 7-Three creditors to-
day obtained attachments aggregating
Sl2, ,0c0 against II. Il VanGilder g. Sons,
dealers in diamonds, on ground of fraudu-
lent disposal of property. When the sheriff
made the levy nothing of value could be
found. Emil VanGilder who is manager Of
the business here, has not been TO the office
since Friday. About a week ago VanGilder
showed about S26 600 worth of diamonds TO
one of his creditors and said he had $4,000
worth Of diamonds altogether. Henry h.
VanGilder, the father, resides at Amster-
dam. Holland, and is said TO be worth
sl0O00O. Young YanGilders liabilities are
placed at about $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
A FIEND lNCARNATE.
A Chicago Man Maitreats His Wife
and Defles the Police.

CHICAGO, Oct. 7.-ISpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. John Kellar, a human fiend who
was wanted by the police, has barricaded
himself in his house and with revolver
defies the attempts of the police to arrest
him. Last night, during a storm, he came
home intoxicated and raved about like a
madman. Selling pop bottle he attacked
his wife and beat her cruelty about the head.
Then he knocked her down and walked
upon her prostrate form. After this he
tArew her and her two little chllderen out
in the street. Mrs. Kellar wandered about
in the rain, the blood pouring down her face
in streams, for four hours before she found
policeman. He took her to the armory,
where the matron took care of the unhappy
family. The Humane society was notified
and Lieutenant Hayes telephoned mis- station
to send two men to the house and get Kellar
at any risk. Kellar locked all the doors of
the house and is still holding the fort against
the police, threatening to kill the first man
who enters.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
A speclaI Commodity TariT.

CHICAGO Oct. 7.-The Illinois Central
railroad has gwen notice Of its intention to
put into effect between Chicago and Sioux
City special commodity tariff arranged on
the same basis as that now in force between
Chicago and st. Paul. III the commodity
rates are applied TO Sioux City they VIII
also be extended 10 Omaha, and Missouri
river rates viii be affected all along the line.
Rates frOm Chicago 10 the rlyer on certain
.omw1lHlas viii then be less than from
Du.uuue ~ the river.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08

tested to the celebration on the part of a few
German -Amer ericaus, who went so far as TO
print and distribute circulars denouncing tho
celebration under the title of "German Day.
IA u1- American, and creating false i'm
preston of the object of the day; that gen.
eral observance OF the German day would be
the first step toward the formation of a
German party, which would have tendency
to produce the autagonism Of native and
other popular elements aud to instigate
etc. Among those who took this latter view
of the celebration was Editor Bluohdo, OF
the Staatz Demokrat. The Lelderkran2 so
cietY also denounced the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Morgan Smith.

NEWPORT. Neb, Oct. 7.-[Special to The
BEE. Judge Fred N, Morgan, of this
(Rock) county, and Miss Jessie c. Smith, of
Ainsworth, Neb., were married at IL O'Clock,
noon, today, at the residence of the bride,
Rev. w. Q. Smith, tho grandfather of the
bride, officiating. Judge Morgan is a brilliant
young attorney who, by his legal abilities
and social requirements, has placed himself
first in the ranks of the legal profession of
northwestern Nebraska. He Is the young
est Judge in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08

PoSoA Neb., Oct. 7.-TSpecial Telegram
to TEE BEE. Saturday night team of bay
mares, with harness, were stolen from
James Brown, who resides in Emerson
township, this county. The horses weigh
about |, 100 each, and were five and six years
old. There are no clues to the thieves.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Elevators to BE Sold.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Oct. 7.-I Special to The
BEE. The sale of the Diven line of eleva-
tors, to occur on the 18th of this month, will
be matter of much Importance to grain
men of this part of the state. These eleva'
tors, located at Liberty Burchard and Vio-
let, are all in rafting good towns, and con-
troll an extensive aud rich grain territory.
They are being sold by the assignee of the
Farmers s. Merchants bank, OF Humboldt,
Neb., and the sale occurs at Burchard on
October IL, at 10 o o'clock a. IN.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
A soldier Accidentally Killed.

FoRr ROBINSON, Neb., Oct. 7.-lSpeclal
Telegram TO THE BEE. Private Edison J..
Stevens, company X, Eighth infantry was
accidentally shot while out hunting with
General Crooks party. He was native Of
Thorndyce, Me. about thirty-eight years old,
was serving IN his fourth enlistment, was an
excellent soldier, and one of the best hunters
in the army. His death was caused ny one
of the party swapping q supposed uuloaded
gun at him. The bullet entered his forehead.
killing him instantly. He was buried here
this afternoon with Inc usual honors.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
BURKE COMING OVER.
Louisiana's Ex-Treasurer Anxious to
Meet His Accusers.

LONDON, Oct 7.-E. A. Burke, ex-treas-
urer of Louisiana, who sailed from Liverpool
for New York on the steamer Teutonic, but
disembarked on the arrival of the steamer at
Queenstown and returned to London says
when he arrived at Queenstown he found
awaiting him there a number of telegams
from London insisting on his return to at
tend tc negotiations relating to his Central
American and other properties, Burke sent
his family on the Teutonc and says he will
probably sail for New York within week
Burke says he has not had single COM
munication from the state of Louisiana, and
declares that the attorney general of Louisi-
ana and others directing inquiry ID the bond
swindle are animated by political animosity,
and he eagerly awaits the moment when he
will confront them in New Orleans.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Homeless and sick.

BLAIR, Neb., Oct. 7.-[Special to THE
BEE. AN unknown man was found on the
bank of the river Sunday morning. He had
had the ague the day before and had laid
out all night. and was very sick when
found. He was brought to town and sent to
tho moor farm.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08

of the appointments by the bishop. Ycster-
day the visiting ministers filed the various
pulprts in the city, and Bishop Vincent
preached to an audience of 1000 souls in the
Methodist church in the morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Upreou,ted Love and Suicide.

SCHUYLER, Neb., Oct. 7-William Brandes,
an employe at Platz's brewery, near this
city, committed suicide, yesterday, by blow.
ing the top Of his head off with shotgun.
a coroners jury brought in a verdict con-
firming the above fact. Unrequited love is
thought to have been the cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
eouIanper Eoouomizinp.

iCoplTigt 1869 bv James Gordon Bsnt3o.l
LONDON, Oct. r. New York Herald Cable
Special to The BEE. l-Boulauge removed
himself and effects to the Island of Jersey
to-day. Jersey is less expensive than Lon
don.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Arapahoe Wants a Canning Factory

ARAPAnor, Neb., Oct. Z-lSpecial to The
BEE. Our board Of trade Is in correspond
enco with firm now located IN the eastern
part of this state. who are quite anxious 10
build canning factory at Arapahoe. A
meeting OF our citizens has been called for
an early date, and 1t is confidently expected
that sufficient announcement can be offered
70 insure the erection OF a canning factory
here within the next sixty days
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Tho Meathcr Forecast.

For Omaha and vicinity: Fair weather.
For Nebraska and Iowa: Fair until
Wednesday night, warmer winds, becomin
south erly.
For Dakota: Fair, warmer souther.y
winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Rntler Connty,s Fair n succcss.

DAVID CITY, Neb. Oct Especial to THE
BEE. The Butler county fair has closed,
which was q grand success. financially and
otherwise. Receipts about s., 0OO
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Overpowered the JaiIer.

RED CLOUD, Neb., Oct. AT noon yes
terday while Jailer Myers was carrying
food to Heller, the counterfeiter from Burr
Oak, Kan, tn, fellow overpowered him,
grabbed the keys and locked the lailer in the
steel cell and escaped from custody. Myers
is a green hand at the business, and instead
Of locking the prisoner in the cell he left him
in the corridor and went in where he was
without stopping to think of the conse-
Quences. In the jailer's office Van Benson,
another prisoner was held, and hearing the
calls from Myers, came to his relief just as
Heller escaped from the building, and made
chase after hun, but could not capture the
fellow The evidence against Heller was
very strong, and there is no doubt of his re-
CAPTURE,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08

Ciosr OF the NJ. E. Conference.
YoRR, Neb,, Oct 7.-ISpecial to The BEE.
The Nebraska Methodist Episcopal confer.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-08
Cnnnty Cnnyentinns.

CRETE, NeD., tCt. t. special Telegram 70
The BEE, The republican county conven-
ton was held in WILDER to-day. The follow
ing candidates wore nominated: Treasurer,
Frank Sadlek; clerk, John Vanduyn; judge,
j. w. Rhine; register of deeds, w. II.
Stout; sheriff, John Barton superinten-
dent, j. ID. French; coroner, DR.. Blair; sur
veyor, Prof. Brown; commissioner, ID. j. r.
Reed chairman county convention, William
Bohacek. Delegates to the state convention:
}. V. Bechtol, IL. p. King, NJ. Ali, a. NJ
OGitt, ID, j. +. Reed, William BohaceK, a. NJ
Babcock, +. ID. Coe, NJ. Slavens, John Jack,
w. p. Flshbarn, c. A. Caldwell, John Lam
ham, +. |. Foss, j. l.. Tidball. Delegates to
the congressional convention: III Nj. Watts,
j. l.. Tidball +. /. Foss, George ID. Stevens,
Il. Il. McGntio, II. Gund John Vanduyn, j.
w. Rhine, +. Nj. Miles, l.. o. Westcotf,
George Sawyer, Ed. McIlnay, John d. Pope
II. G. Callahan, George Delong. motion
was carried in convention requesting
George Hastings to select the dele,
gates. Hastings appeared and thanked
the convention for the honor conferred,
but stated that ho had implicit confidence
in the good Judgment and friendship Of the
republicans of Saline county, many of whom
he had worked with shoulder to shoulder for
the past twenty years and declined the priv
ieges granted and requested the convention
To select its own delegates. The convention
then selected the delegates as above, all Of
whom Will use every honorable means TO Sc
cure the nomination OF Hon. George u. HAST
ings. The convention was the most harmo-
nous and enthusiastic held in this county Tor
many years, 153 delegates being present in
all.
20 Trn ns,,- 'be friilnoree conntv demn.
cratic convention assembled here to-day and
IxncSen,n,,ar 80 troo s,,,or w n GooI,scv.
sh"riy ~ u Smmn,er'. cornner =
Sn,,, Snnine,. w. srner,ntnndnnt ms ~ u g. Bnrlse
Daingatas to the state nvent,on. G "
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-16

WASHINGTON, March :. The capitol
continues to be an object Of attraction to
visitors and was crowded again yester-
day. Both the senate and house cham
bers were filed all day with a moving
throng. In the afternoon those on the
house floor witnessed a peculiar scene.
An effeminate looking person, wearing
trousers, q Prince Albert coat and silk
hat, assembled to the speakers desk and,
removing his hat, began an address in a
sharp, squeaAy voice. 1t was DR.. Mary
Walker. She informed the %astonished
audience that the time was not far dis
tant when the speaker Of the house of
representatives would be a woman, and
instead of the speaker recognizing the
gentleman from Indiana, Dakota, etc 4,
the speaker would say the lady from In
diana, Dakota, etc. She was right in
the midst of an old-fashioned woman
rights speech when the confusion and
crowd began 10 grow go great that she
was politely led from her exalted position
by a doorkeeper, who escorted her out of
the hall.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-03-16

WICHITA, Kan, March Sra Camp
bell, of this city, moved to a farm near
here yesterday, and at 10 o'clock last
night was visited by White Caps.
The gang consisted of a dozen men, who
made their presence know by firing sew
eral rounds at the roof Of his house. This
done the captain called Campbell and told
him that he must leave the house with
his family by midnight or they would be
killed. Ten of the gang started off, and
the W who guarded the house for a few
minutes soon followed. Campbell, fear
ing the worst. put his family in a wagon
and reached his former home here about
daylight. His wife had been sick
for ONE days and the fright
and fatigue made her so much worse that
she died this evening. Campbell says the
psrty was well disguised, but he thinks
be knows one member. A warrant was
sworn out for McWilliams, a character
os that neighborhood. The cause of the
trouble is said to be a lawsuit over a note
secured by a mortgage on the farm.
There is great excitement over the affair,
and ii is feared there will be loss Of life.