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Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
THE EHAWKEYE COVERNORSHIP
Withdrawal of One of tho Leading
Republican Candidates.
WHEELER DOING GOOD WORK.
A Minister Who worships ut the
Shrine of Mammon-Statistics OF
lowas Past and Present
Rainfall.
lrwln's Withdrawal.

DEs MONIES, Ia Juno ID. lis Special to Tun
BEE. The past week has witnessed tho
withdrawal of Hon. John Irwin, of Keokuk,
as u candidate for governor. 1t could hardly
be said that he was n candidate, in the usual
sense of the term, but he had many friends
and admirers over the state who had been
considering his name, and hoping that he
would enter the race, and so to prevent any
further consideration of his name, he has
authorized the announcement that he will
not be n candidate. He is one of the popular
young men of the state, and Is famous in
current history as the only federal official
who ever returned to tho government the
salary he did not earn. President Arthur
appointed him governor OF Idaho. He went
out to the territory once or twice, but busi-
ness matters kept h ~ home great DEAL ana
after holding the Office for n few months, he
resigned and sent his salarv back to the
treasury, stating that he had no. earned 1t,
and was not entitled to it. uch tlagrant
honesty was so unprecedented that the
treasury officials did not know what to do
with the money, and had quite time in get
ting it back into the treasury. NJ
Irwin has large business interests which he
could not well neglect to enter the race for
governor of Iowa, and so stays out. He will
bc VIC VI tHS ueAb TS-
publican state convention, which meets here
August IA.
Mr.. Wheeler, who is one of the leading
candidates for the republican nomination for
governor, has made a very unique campaign.
He stated when in town the other day, that
he had written 1000 letters to the people of
Iowa, asking for their support to his candi-
dacy. He has been mt the business for over
year and has had quite clerical force en-,
gagged in helping his correspondence. he
thinks that this style of campaigning is quite
successful. There are hundreds of men who
very seldom get letter of any kind and
they feel quite honored to receive personal
letter from q candidate for governor, even
though he be an entire stranger to them. In
the absence of any special choice, they are
quite likely to consider his request favora-
bly,, particularly if he writes n good letter.
This is carrying out tire button hole idea on
a mammoth scale. But it shows the spirit
of western enterprise, in one direction at
least
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
A Generous People.

DEs MONIES, Ia, June To- Special to
TnE BEE. There has been very generous
response in Iowa to the governors proclama-
ton requesting help for the Johnstown suffer-
ers. In all the large cities the contributions
were sent directly to Johnstown by the
mayor or some local committee. But in the
smaller cities. villages and hamlets the con-
tributions in most instances were sent to
State Treasurer Twombly and by him for
wurded. Up to last night he had received
and sent on about 5000. This represents
very widespread giving as the dona-
tons come from about one hun
drcd and fifty different sources.
All par of the state have
responded TO tho appeal for aid. The con-
tributions received by Treasurer Twombly
include collections in churches, donations
from ball clubs, subscriptions from societies,
town meetings, collections on the streets and
individual gifts. The fact that the returns
came from many localities, shows how
general Is the feeling OF sympathy with tho
sufferers. AS already stated, the contribu-
tions TO Treasurer Twombly are distinct
from the sums raised in the larger cities.
Tho cash contributions in Des Moines will
reach nearly 5000, Davenport has raised
about $500, Dubuque, Sioux City, Burlng-
ton and other towns have given good dona-
tions. IL is believed that the cash contriDu-
tons from Iowa will reach, in the aggregate,
between $50, 900 and $40, 900. Besides these,
many car loads of provisions, lumber and
other Supplies have been sent from this
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Stabbed His Stcpfathcr.

KEARSEY, Neb., June 16.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE, Tonight at 10 o'clock,
John McCord, aged twenty years, stabbed
his stepfather, William Hunter at his home
in the northeastern part of the city. The cut
was made with pocket knife across the
abdomen, disemboweling him. Through the
excitement which ensued at the time, it
could not be asccrtained whether it was OF a
serious nature or not. The cutting was
brought about by quarrel Hunter
was indulging in with his wife,
who is McCord's mother. McCord
interfered when Hunter drew revolver
but was defeated in his purpose by McCord
using his knife with deadly intent. Seeing
what he had done the young man disap-
peared in the darkness and at a late hour
was still at large. He has been employed as
roustabout at the Midway saloon and is
considered tough character. He is n man
of muscular build, sandy complexion and
wears smooth face,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
North Platte Person ais.

NORTH PLATTE. Neb., June 1G Especial
to THE BEE. Isaac Dillon has just returned
from Omaha, where he has been receiving
treatment for his eyes.
Miss Arta Cody, the accomplished daugh-
ter of IN. lie Vicompte Guillaume dc
Bison" buffalo BID, expects to join the
excursionists that leave our shores for
Europe, with Miss Minnie Wood, of Omaha,
some time this month.
Mrs. b. Beer gave gypsy tea party at
her residence, south of town, last week, to
the Jews of North Platte Mr.. Beers
brother and his wife, from New Orleans, are
stopping off few days on their way TO tho
coast. About twenty-five couples were in
attendance, and altogether 1t was the mos,
enjoyable affair of the season.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Dynamos STRUCK by Licntning.

BUFFALO, Wyo., june lG.-TSpeclal TO The
BEE. During heavy thunder storm last
evening bolt of lightning struck the large
dynamo in the Buffalo electric light works
ana tore the coils of the armature into frag-
meuts, plunging the cityin darkness The
electrician was standing near nt the time aad
sustained a severe shock. A remarkable
circumstance in connection with the incident
is the fact that nothing about the building or
appliances indicated the passage of the elec.
trio fluid save the armature, the wires and
lightning arrester being Untouched. The dam
age to the mill company, OF which George L.
Beck is president, is estipated at sl,OJO.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
The Texas Tragedy.

ST. LOUIS. Jure 16.-The latest account in
regard to the Cedar Creek, Tex, shooting
affray, are quite conflicting, one report stating
that six men were killed, four mortally
wounded and three seriously hurt. Another
account says that only three were killed and
four wounded Officers at Cedar Creek say
everything is quiet, but large band of off
GERS were out securing the country for Will
son, the negro constable who started the af-
fray. 1t was reported that he had been
found in the woods and killed, but the report
was not confirmed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Perm Everett Society.

PERU, Neb,, June l5.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. The Everett society held its
open session, last night, IN Normal chapel.
large audience was present, and tho
speakers did themselves credit The Grafton
by President Harry Church was very highly
appreciated. The baccalaureate address was
delivered, this afternoon, by Rev. q. w.
Crofts, of Council Bluffs. The general
programme OF the closing exercises of the
school is as follows: Monday evening, Philo
mathean society; Tuesday, graduating ex
ercises of the elementary class; Tuesday
evening, alumni meeting; Wednesday, com
mencement exercises, and Wednesday even
ing reception.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
A Candidate for Canada.

WATERLOO, Ia. June 16.-TSpecial Tele,
gram to THE BEE. I-E. ID. Stedman, who
has for a number of years been county treas
urer of Benton county, has had his resigna-
tion called for by the board of supervisors
For several weeks past a committe has been
examining the books in his office, and by
agreement with his bondsmen his resignation
has been placed IN the hands of the county
auditor, with the understanding that in case
deficiency was found he should resign.
The report of the committee has not been
made public, but Stedman's resignation has
been called for and his successor appointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Sam Small at Falls City.

FALLS CITY, Neb., June 16.-TSpecial Tel
egram to The BEE. The Rev. Sam Small,
of Georgia, delivered two sermons and a lee
ture, to-day, to crowded houses. Last night
he delivered his famous lecture, "From the
barroom to the pulpit" in Jennes' opera
house. Every seat in that building was
taken, and standing room was at premium.
His dis courses to-day were given at the
court ouse, and great crowds were unable
to gam admittance. A large number from
neighb oring towns were present.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17

lCopyrf0ht 1889 bu James Gordon Bennett.1
ZANZIBAR, June 16.-TNew York Herald
Cable-Special to THE BEE. THE slave who
brought the letter, Wednesday last, came
from Mill. He is still missing. The mission
station at that place reports everything quiet.
Tippoo Tbs son will leave Manyema this
month for here with large caravan.
Letters received from Uiiii dated March
10, say that Stanley met Tippoo Tib and sent
a number of sick followers back with him,
by way of Congo. Stanley intended coming
to the east coast with Emin Pasha. Tippoo
Tib would arrive in Zanzibar in July.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17

a sewer, the outlet of which is in close prox-
unity to the ponds. All this damage, which will
amount TO great deal of money In the end,
is due to the species Of false economy which
was inaugurated since the death OF Prof.
Bayard. Before that time man was main
tanned at Harper's Ferry who reported any
abnormal rise in the river and whenever
any such reports were made, steps were
taken to cover the ponds, and to protect
them from the freshet. But for the last
year or two this small expense has been done
away with, and the result is the loss of
nearly half million fish.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
A Minister of Mammon.

DEs MONIES, Ia, June 1G.- Special to THE
BEE. "A queer incident is reported from
Davenport which has occasioned n good deal
of unpleasant comment. Buford post G.. A.
r., had charge of the exercises on Memorial
day, at the National cemetery, on RocH
Island. The post invited one of its members,
Rev. William MacPheeters, to deliver the
Grafton. He did so, and now sends in bill
of S25 for his services The invitation was
intended rs compliment to him, not as n
business engagement But his thriftiness
seems to have gotten the better of his sense
of propriety aud the Grand Army men are
quite indignant 4;5
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Fairfield College commencement.

FAIRFIELD. Neb., June 16.-[Speclal to
THE BEE. The annual commencement ex-
ercises of tho Fairfield college took place last
week. An elaborate programme was car
ried out, consisting of concerts, exercises by
the societies, address by Elder w. T..
Maupin, of Hastings, and exercises by the
graduating class, followed by the comforting
of degrees. The following young men were
graduated: George +. Porter, c. E. Mark
l.. w. Smith and j. W. Elliott. The financial
standing of the college has been strengthened
in various ways since last year, and the
faculty reorganized, and it is believed, bet
tered to marked degree. Among the addi.
tions to the faculty, Prof. Mercer, who takes
the chair of ancient languages and higher
mathematics, is n valuable acquisition. He
has occupied high place among the instruc-
tors of Nebraska for number of years.
The prospect for Fairfield college for the
coming year is very bright.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Fatal Fight BE tween Cousins.

ST LOUIS, June 16.-John o. Manion, a
young farmer near Fayette, Mo, and Richard
M. Fowler, his cousin fought a duel on the
streets of that city yesterday. Manion and
mis- wife had separated because of Fowler's
marked attentions TO her. When the two
men met on the street yesterday they began
shooting ut each other Manlon was killed
and Fowler probably mortally wounded.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
New Lodge n. OF u.

LEXINGTON, Neb,, June l6.--ISpecial to
THE BEE. IA Knights OF Pythias lodge is
being organized here, aud arrangements are
being made to have the lodge instituted in
the course OF ten days or two weeks. There
are thirty-four signers 10 the petition asking
for q charter.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17


the flats at No. liz Clark street April 20,
whan the fact is that the fat was vacated by
the mysterious stranger March g. Woodruff's
statement that he met Melville April 2 and
that the latter was stopping at McCoy's
hotel Is not verified by the hotel register,
which shows that Melville left there March
20. Woodruff further said this afternoon
O'Sullivan the night of and previous TO the
murder of the doctor. This conflicts with
this mornings confession, in which he says
he played cards all that evening. When
asked why he told this last story, after hay
ing told so many others, Woodruff replied:
well, | was promised the influence of o
great paper In my Dehalf.o
The police to-day dug an acre of ground
along the beach near the foot of Graceland
avenue in search of Cronin's medical instru-
ments, but found nothing.
The Times people tonight deny that any
improper promises were made to Woodruff.
He was told, they say, that they would do
what they could for him If he told the truth.
To Times reporter, who aided Woodruff to
explain the discrepancy in his statements
about his age, etc, Woodruff explained that
1T was proposed Fenian raid in 1875 that he
referred TO. lie then said he would be thirty
years old next Friday. The Times tomorrow
will publish statement from Mic Paully, a
saloon-keeper mentioned in the confession.
Paully says he has been in the pay of Police
Lieutenant Scheuttler for the past two
weeks to aid in the search for the murderers.
He says his sister told him Woodruff
was called out of the saloon one day when
he (Paully) was absent and paid some money
by man who, she Is confident, Is Alexander
Sullivan. This reveals another discrepancy
in the confession" as Woodruff had it that
after leaving Pauly's saloon with Williams,
Sullivan met them and paid the money to
Williams.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
STATE NEWS.
Tho State smnrerbund.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., June 16.-[Special
Telegram to THE BEE. To-day closed the
Nebraska State S9ngerbund convention,
which has been the most successful ever
held in the state. All have had q good So
cial time, and the meetings and entertain
ments have been of a high order. Two en-
tertainments, open to the public were given
at the opera house. The Grand Island Or
chestra, assisted by some of the best talent
in the state, furnished the music. and there
were two hundred and fifty trained voices in
the chorus. The solo by Herr Schmidt, and
Madame Weber's renditions were highly
appreciated. 1t was musical treat that will
be long remembered by the people of this
city. To-day closed with n picnic
at Hogges grove. The state association was
organized two years ago, when there were
seven societies, with a membership of 600;
now there are fifteen societies. with u mem-
bership of nearly three thousand. Every
city IN the state was represented mere, and
over sixteen hundred delegates reported in
all. At the election of officers to-day the
presiding officers were reelected. John
Wallch and Richard Gehring, of Grand
Island, are president and vice-president.
Seward was selected as the place to hold
their ext annual meeting. Among the men,
bers are numbered all the prominent Ger:
mans in the state. The Liederlsranz
society of this city was organized
in 1870 and was the prime promoter
OF the state organization. They own prop
erty, here, valued at $4,000 They own a
block in the central part of the city; a large
hall and theater is located IN one corner, the
balance of the grounds are beautifully laid
off, and large catalpas furnish ample shade.
At night the block is lighted by electricity.
They have membership of 1S5, among whom
are ex-State Treasurer William A. Hagfe,
ex-State Auditor John Wallich, Senator
Wolbach, Representatives Ref and Hooper,
Charles Wasmer, Louis, Wet and many
others well known throughout the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Anussian Royal Narriag >.

ST. PETERSBURG, June. 16-Grand Duke
Alexandroyitch and Princess Alexandria,
OF Greece, were married In the chapel of the
winter palace tins afternoon. There was a
brilliant gathering of officers, diplomatic
representatives and ladies. Ibis was fol-
lowed by state dinner, at which the car
toasted the couple.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Coup,e of Earns DESTROYED.

CARROLL, Ia, June 16.-lSpecial.to The
BEE The barn of Y. B. Mcneil was
burned to tue ground at o'clock this morn
ing. A valuable horse and carriage were
burned, besides several valuable sets OF
harness. Yesterday afternoon the large
barn of w. T.. Minchep was struck Gy light
ming and almost demolished.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
SALT LAKE CITY.
Politics Getting Hot-people From
Omaha Out West

SALT LAKE CITY, June To- Special 1ele
gram to THE BEE. THE calls for the vari-
Gus gentle conventions have been made.
The political pot is boiling furiously. The
genties are preparing to make clean
sweep, and are united and confident rhe
Mormons, generally, are wavering and des-
pondent
John Orr, Mrs. T. M. Orr, j. II. McAlvin,
M. w. Little, Omaha; John Norman, Coun-
Gil Bluffs, and Frank Lewis, Hastings, Neb.,
are in the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
New Rank BUILDINGS,

NORTH PLATTE. Neb.. June l6.--lSpecial
to The BEE. THE First National bank aud
the new North Platte National bank are
about TO erect 6ue three.story structures Of
brick ana stone. on opposite corners OF Sixth
and sSpruce streets. They expect TO occupy
them before snow flies.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Iowa,s Past and Present Rain fall.

DEs MONIES, Ia, June 16.-[Special to THE
BEE. The heavy rainfall in June, so far,
has called attention to the average rainfall
of Iowa for the last few years. Sergeant
Chapel, of the signal station here, has made
some comparative tables, showing the pre-
cpitaton at this place for each year since
1878. During this time the average rainfall
for each year has been $3.50 inches. The
greatest annual precipitation was in 1881,
when it reached 56.Sl inches. The least an
nual precipitation was in 1887, when it was
| only AGO inches. The greatest precipitation
| for any month during this period was in
| June, lSS1-l5.19 inches ana the least for
any month was in March, 1855, when it was
| only .04 Of an inch The rain for the average
| year is least in January increases slightly in
| February and March, still more in April and
| May and reaches its maximum falls in June.
| On an average about one-siXth of the rain
| fall of the year falls in June. In July and
| August the rainfall is only about half what
| it is in June; it increases during
| September and October, decreases in
| November, and still more IN December.
| AS the average rainfall for year during the
| last ten or eleven years is 1850 inches, that
can be taken as the approximate amount
| needed by Iowa soil to raise fair crop. For
| while during that time some crops have been
| very poor, owing to the drouth or the excess
| of rain, some have been very good, giving a
| fair average for the whole. Ono inch OF
rainfall is equivalent to l7,30O.0O0 gallons Of
water TO the square mile, and for the so
| inches the rainfall in II year would have to
be in round numbers 649,000000 gallons to
| the square mile. Assuming that this average
| rainfall at Des Mones is fair average for
the state, and it gives the enormous amount
| of more than 36,3i4, ,OO0, 100000 gallons OF
water to fall upon Iowa in one year. A little
computation showing the ratio between the
| number Of tons of farm products and the
| number of gallons of water that fell in ram
| would be very interesting. 1t might show
| approximately how much water is needed to
raise a pound of corn or wheat or potatoes.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
sThc Cars Moyements.

LONDON, June 16.-TSpecial Cablegram to
THE BEE. The Berlin correspondent of the
News telegraphs: Tho German foreign Of
flee has been informed that the czar will
come to Berlin, but the date of his arrival
has not yet been fixed The Spanish press
p ersists that the czar will meet Queen
Regent Christina at st. Sebastian and will
go thence to Lisbon in September"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Forest Fires In Washington Territory

ELLENspuRG. w. T., June l6.,--Hoavy for
est fires on the east side OF the Cascade
mountains arc destroying vast quaint Ties of
timber Strong winds prevail aad the fire is
extending. Tho Northern Pacific linc and
bridge are in danger
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Tho weather Indications.

For Nebraska and Iowa: Fair, followed
Monday by showers, slightly warmer, var
liable winds
For Dakota: Fair, warmer, followed in
the northern portion by light rain and
slightly cooler, southerly winds,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
To Identify Moroney and Mcdonald.

New York, June 16.-The Chicago detec-
tives who are to identify Moroney and Nc
Donald, the suspects in the Cronin case, ar
rived this morning. Their request to see the
prisoners was refused on the ground that it
could not be allowed without an order from
the district attorney. 1t was announced
later that the detectives would app ear at the
Tombs Tomorrow morning to identify their
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Murder and Suicide.

LAKE CRY, Colo, June l6,-Newton G.
Moore, a freighte,, murdered his young wife
yesterday aud blew out his brains. The
cause was jealousy.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
A Kansas Town swept Away.

KANSAS CITY, June l6.-Meagre reports
have been received here of flood and cyclone
in Kansas. Uniontown is reported swept
Rw ay.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
An Embczziing Assistant Postmaste,

Sc. LOUIS, June i6.-FranK l.. Woodruff,
late assistant postmaster at Lawrence, Kan,
has been arrested on the charge Of embezzling
between 5000 and 81, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-17
Steamship Arrivals.

At Havro-La Gascogne, from New York.
AT Kew York--The Etruria, from Liver
pool.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1889-02-07

A young man only two years past
his majority is at the bar. He is stout
and healthy and well able to work at
his trade of steam fitting, but he is idle
and has only one ambition-to be
leader of tho gang" of which he is a
member. His face shows what his life
has been. Deep lines mark his cheeks
and brow. His eyes are deeply sunken
and have furtive, restless look, as if
he was continually on the watch for
an officer of the law. He has been in
jail several times, and has finally
reached the grade of highway robber.
When he finishes his term of impris-
onment he will be fitted for his long
sought position of gang leader, ano
may thence be graduated, as Driscon
McGloin and others have been to the
galloWs. Tho recorders voice is sterr
as he recites the facts OF the youns
offenders crime.
You and some of your compan
ions, who unfortunately have not beer
arrested, met a young immigrant
You succeeded by trick in inducing
him to show that he had some money
Then you followed him and dragged
him into q dark hallway. You ant
your companions assaulted him
knocked him down and robbed hin
OF every cent which he possessed. The
streets Of our city cannot be safe while
such men as you are at large. The
sentence Vi the court is that you b.
imprisoned in the state prison at hare
labor for the term OF fifteen years"
The young thief, the product of the
streets ard Of evil companionship
knows that he would lose caste if he
shows the slightest emotion, and he
smiles as he is led back to prison
New York Tribune.