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Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
B,air postof,ice Complication.

BLAIR, Neb., June 1.-fSpecial to THE
BEE. I'm an interview to-day, concerning
the postof1ice trouble, Cara Cook, postmaster,
was asked:
sit is true, then, that Harry Vaughn, your
former clerk, has preferred charges against
you for burning lettersP
=. .sYes, / understand he has made an am
davit and filed IL with Hon. George w. Il.
Dorsey in hopes to cause my removal, and
has done it in the interest of parties who are
applicants for the Blair postoffce. But do
not know anything about the letters, never
burnt any, and am in the dark in regard to
the matter. j was asked by prominent of
fetal TO resign but 1 positively refused. 1
have notified the department that there are
serious charges filed with Mr.. Dorsey against
me and have demanded a thorough investi-
CATION"
Vaughn has since maze an AFFIDAVIT that he
burnt the letters himself but was influenced
TO do 50 by S. b. Taylor and Denna Allbery,
one of the present applicants. He does not
lay much blame on +. w. Kennedy, presi-
dent of the Blair state bank, where he was
working, but claims that Kennedy knew he
was to make such an affidavit against Miss
Clark, and sanctioned it by not advising him
not to do it.
Denna Allbery, one of the applicants,
claims he knew nothing IN regard to the
matter until Vaughn showed him eight or
ten sealed letters that he claimed to have
picked out of the burning contents of the
waste paper basket Vaughn claimed that
it was custom OF the postmistress
to throw old letters into ths waste
paper basket, with instructions to
burn everything in the basket.
Vaughan insisted on making an affidavit to
these facts, but was advised by Allbery,
Taylor and Kenney, whom he now duplicates
rs conspirators not to do any such thing il
he could not substantiate 1t, as it was very
serious matter. Vaughan claimed it was not
only that once, but that Miss Clark had been
doing this for three months back. All that
Mr.. Kenney has said on the subject to
Vaughan was that if she had been doing
anything of that nature, it ought to be ex
posed.
DIR. S. Is. Taylor claims the same as ALL
berry that the charges were made by
Vaughan at his own request; that he was
cautioned against making any statement that
this thing must be investigated, and when it
is, either Miss Clark or Vaughan has got
into trouble" AS Miss Clark and ALL
berry are both anxious for an investiga
ton, 1t seems as If the largest amount
of blame will be saddled upon Vaughan,
who still claims to Miss Clark that the
letters that were partially burned that he re-
waste paper basket, but admits that he did
the job because he was mad at her. This he
has told to Miss Clark. He also says he
distributed the letters when they first came
to the postofice. Miss Clark claims she
never saw the letters.
If Vaughan is true in his last statement, it
is mystery how these letters came to be IN
the waste paper basket. An investigation
may solve the mystery, but at present there
il all sorts of stories circulated. Everybody
is on the anxious seat waiting for further de-
yelOpmentS,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
BE WAS TOO HosPITABLE.
That's What Cost Newell His Life
Threnfa of NenUennce.

SPRtNevIEw, Neb., June 1.-tSpecial Tel
egram to THE BEE. There have been no
dceds of violence since Thursday morning.
although Newell's friends are very much ex-
cited and are swearing vengeance. Bah
cocks fate is still unknown, but it is gener-
ally believed his carcass is adorning
tree or bleeding on the prai-
ries of the Sioux reservation. 1t
was rumored here that he had escaped from
his captors, but the idea is secuted by nearly
everybody
Newell was buried yesterday in burying
ground near his residence. The funeral was
largely attended. He has many warm
friends in his neighborhood. He
was possessed Of more than
ordinary intelliSence, and was a
very generous and hospitable man.
It was Undoubtedly his hospitality that cost
him his life. He is accused of harboring
rustlers, but has not, as far as is known
here, been connected with the late cattle
thefts.
The prevailing opinion here is that the
work of determination will continue il those
suspected or known to be guilty persist in
remaining in the county. The sympathy of
nearly all the good men in the county is with
the viglantes. although the killing of Newell
is denounced by many.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
A BEAUTIFUL SUPERSTITION.
Italians Mistake a Young Girl's TOMB
For The XirRin'a Shrine.

Italians Mistake Young Gtrrs TOMB
For the Virgins Shrine.
Residents near Mount Eve and in the
vicinity OF the granite quarry at Mount
Adam, in the town Of Warwick, Orange
county, says Newburg, N. Y, dispatch
to the New York Herald, have this
week noticed religious revival among
a gang OF Italians, who have been put
at work in the quarry referred TO. The
beautiful monument erected over the
grave of the daughter OF the late
Colonel A. +. Kerr, on the Kerr place,
near the mountain, has been mistaken
by these foreigners for shrine, such
as are to be seen by the roadside in
every morning these devout Italians
PROSTATE themselves before the chaste
marble pillar in worship.
The other evening, when a new lot OF
Italians arrived by train and started d
from the station TO the quarry they
saw the monument in the twilight, aud
In accordance with some superstition
they would not pass IL after sunset.
The ladies at the Kerr homestead we re-
greeted by them with with what was
undoubtedly the request that they be
allowed 10 sleep in the barn. Not un-
derstanding the matter, the ladies de-
clIned TO give the necessary per mis-
sion.
They were greatly surprised the fol
lowing. day however, TO find that the
entire com pany Of Italians had lain do wn
and spent the night In the open field
near the house. In the morning the
visitors, after worshippiHg at the
"shrIne," passed ON and commenced
work at the nnarrv.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
The sunreme Cour, Vacancy.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-[Special Telegram
to THE BEE. Along with the general gossip
heard around tine departments and IN the
hotels were reports that Attorney General
Miller, who goes to Indianapolis next week
on a business trip, will not be appointed to
the bench of the supreme court to fill the
vacancy made by the death of Justice
Matthews. This statement comes from q
good source. There were thoughts of Mr..
Miller's appointment up to a couple of weeks
ago. 1t comes in the same connection that
Judge Walter q. Gresham will not get the
appointment under any condition Of circum-
stances. There is little if any doubt, how
ever, that the vacancy will be filed by an
Indiana man.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
THE HORSES WON THE RACE
Broncho Charlie Too Much For the
Bicycle Riders.
STANDING OF THE BALL CLUBS.
Des Moines Takes Game From
Denver, and tho Corn Hu, kcrs
Win at st. PauI-Sport-
ing Notes.
The Coliseum Race.

There was large and enthusiastic crowd at
the Coliseum last night TO witness the close
of the six day race between the bicycliennes
and the equestrienues At the commence
ment of the evenings run the horses were
one mile ahead of their fair competitors OF
the wheel, but they jumped right IN with
rush and hurrah that showed at once that
they intended to widen the gap as much as
possible, and began TO gain from the start.
The bicycliennes, however, were full OF
grit and determination, and rode as they
never rode before, although they could not
help but perceive that 1t was for
lorn hope. Miss Kittie Brown,
clad in her iaunty maroon at
tire, was particularly bent upon frustrating
the ambition of the willy horsewomen, and
rode as she never rode before. Her cleaning
wheel resenbled continuous streak OF
light as she whirled about the course and
the dizzy pace she maintained kept the vast
crowd in state of widest excitement. Had
the bykers all ridden as did this comely lass,
the victory of the equostrienues would not
have been nearly so decisive. AS u reward
for her heroic effort, Miss Brown received
several beautiful floral remembrances ana
was vociferously cheered from the moment
she appeared upon the track until she dis
mounted at the close.
Miss Baldwin, who is really very sick
girl, was still absent from the track, and the
frequent calls for her from the audience
showed how much she was missed.
Louise Armaindo, Edna Woods and Miss
Williams, all rode well, but did not appear
to feel the sting of defeat as keenly as did
Miss Brown, as they made no especial effort
to cut down tine lead OF their quadrupedal
adversdries They had evidently made up
their minds that they were beaten, and re-
solved to accept the disappointment with the
best grace possible.
Marve Beardsley, the trainer
and handler of the equestriennes,
was in high feather, and was
profuse in his praise and congratulations
for his proteges at each dismount. Broncho
Charlie. to whose prolonged and dogged rid
ing the bykers owe their defeat, was very
very jaded and dispirlted cowboy at the close
of the race, as he had accomplished almost
one-half of the distance covered by the
horsemens side of tho race.
Referee Jim Crawford announced the race
from the scorers stand Immediately after
the crack of the pistol as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
4 Sad Dispatch.

CHICAGO, June 1.-Captain J. E. Fitzpat-
rick, of the central detail, received the fol-
lowing dispatch from his brother Peter,
who is chief OF police of Cambriaborrough,
located across the river from Johnstown,
Pa, the scene of the terrible di3aster las t
night:
"Rose, her husband and child, and my
wife and three children were all drowned
flood"
The persons referred to in the message
are Rose Brady, Captain F'itzpatrick's sis
ter; James Brady, the husband; Ellen
Brady a daughter, Mary Fitzpatrick and her
three children, two boys and one girl.
"Bob" refers to another brother living there.
who had nine children.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
ANOTHER ASYLUM MURDER.
An Insane Minnesota Man Killed by
Brutal Keepers

MINNEAPoLIs. Mimi, June 1.-The Jour
nails Rochester, Mimi, special says mur-
der committed in the insane asylum there
about April l has just leaked out. Tho
victim was patient named Taylor Combs,
who had been sent there for rape on a five.
year-old girl at Saltwater. The
murder was committed by two at
tendants named Beckman and Peterson, who
attacked Combs with a cane and mop handle,
knocking him down and jumping on his
chest. Warrants have been issued, and
Beckman was arrested last night and Peter
sons capture is expected soon. The grand
jury will investigate the case Monday Tho
asylum authorities say Combs was iudustri-
our aud easily managed. and it Is declared
his death was nothing short Of diabolical
murder.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
The Situation at RlairsvilIe.

BLAIRsvILLE, Pa, June The food in the
Conemaugh river at this point is the heaviest
ever known here, and the Blairsville inter
section has been swept away, also the new
iron bridge at Coketown, half a mile below.
A great many families lost their house
hold goods. The river is running full OF
timber, houses goods etc. The loss will be
heavy. The excitement here Is great
There are some families below town
in the second stories of their houses and can
not get out. II is feared that If the water
goes much higher the loss of life will be very
great The water is still rising, aud IL 1t
keeps on the West Pennsylvania road will be
without single bridge
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Jerome Park Races.

NEW York, June 7JAt Jerome park, to-
day, the attendapee was small, the weather
rainy. and the TRACK muddy. Summary:
One and one-siSteanth miles-A walk
over for Firenzi. qnL-y7l
Half mle-CivitSeryice won in 504, MAJ
linus second, Bavaria Third.
One and one eighth miles-Amelia won in
:59A, Enrus second, Ballston third
Three fourths of a mile-BaDner Bearer
won in i:lSIl, Blue Rock second, Bess third.
Fourteen hundred yards-Madstone won
in l;24A, Sam Wood second, Bob Furey
third.
One and one-seventeenth miles-First At
tempt won in 1;57A, Gendarmes second,
Wynwood third.
One aud one-eighth miles-Taragon won
in 2:O34, Selogos second, Falcon third.
Stockslager's Resignation Accepted.
WASHINGTON, June There is no commu-
nication with the south, either by rail or tel
egraph, because OF the storm. Tho resignation
of /. M Stockslager, commissioner of the gen
eral land office, which was rendered March
o, was, to-day, accepted by the president, TO
take effect June IN
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
THE UNION DEPOT.
Architect Howe Tells About the
Plans,

Plans.
MIR. Howe, of the firm Of Van Brurt &
Howe, architects, Kansas City, called at
this Office last evening, in regard to the edi-
torial printed in The BEE few days since
on the subject of the proposed union depot in
this city. Referring to the inquiry made at
his office by a BEE correspondent, Mr.. Howe
stated that his firm, for several years, had
plans for the union depot under con-
sideration. 1t was first considered
by Mr.. Galloway before his re-
signation as general manager OF the
Union Pacific. The firm had revised and re-
revised its plans, he said, and are even now
at work upon them. When the inquiry was
made with regard to the plans by The BEE
correspondent, Mr.. Howe said that he did
not think it advisable to give any informa-
tion, because of the fact that the firm was
still at work upon the job, and would be at
work on them for few weeks.
"We are now preparing the plans in
shape as will enable Messrs. Holcomb and
Kimball to lay them before the citizens of
Omaha for insDection, in connection with the
project of the Tenth street vaduct," said he.
''Perhaps we made mistake in not stating
fully what were doing in the premises, but
want to correct misapprehension that
might naturally have arisen from our reply
to the reporter"
When asked as to what the cost of the
union depot would be, Mr.. Howe stated that
IL would closely approximate 100000, and
might reasonably be expected to exceed that
sum. He expects IN week or ten days TO be
able to send large perspective to be placed
on exhibition after the officers of the COM
pany return. The plans have been made
satisfactory to the roads, and the ar
chitects have now to satisfy the
people, he says, and hope to please
them. If the old train shed at Tenth and
Mason streets is used, and 1t probably will
be, it will be SO changed and disguised that
no one will recognize it. For the past four
years there has hardly been month in which
the firm has not had to study some feature or
some one of the many plans requested for
Omaha's union depot.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Minneapolis New stockyards.

MISSEAPoLIs, June 1.-The stockyards
which have been so long talked of for Min
neapolis are a reality. Four hundred men
are now engaged INF grading for the new
packing houses which are TO be in operation
by August. There are nme ice houses al
ready constructed and full of ice. The yards,
as at present graded, furnish accommoda-
tions for 200 head of cattle and the conf
panyy expects to 10 business OF 50 OOO, 600
the first year. The yards are located about
SIX miles northwest from the center of Min
neapolis on the 'Soo' road, and with con-
nectng tracks to the Northern Pacific aud
Mnnitnhn
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Fought to a Draw.

CINCINNATI, o., June 1.-[Specirl Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Frank McHugh and
Tommy Burke fought in large barn in
Boone county, at an early hour this morning.
The fight was for purse Of $500 and $50
side, and resulted iu draw at the end of the
forty-ninth round The men were well
matched, and the fight was a bloody one.
The last twenty rounds were fought with
broken arms. Burke was badly punished.
his nose being broken and his face being
pounded beyond recognition while McHughs
eyes were closed and his face badly swollen
and disfgured.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
KILEAIN ARRIVES.
Welcomed to- New neutrality-suspicious.
for the Fight.

New York, June 1.-tSpecial Telegram
to The Es.l-Jake Kilram was a passenger
on the Adriatic, which reached quarantine
at 9:o5 Friday night. Many of Kilriin's
friends welcomed him on landing to-day, but
on account of the recent death of his
mother no public demonstration was iu-
dulged in. On Saturday, juno s, the back
ers of kilrain aud Sullivan will meet and
toss up for the privilege of selecting the
place where the great fight is 10 come off,
and which, according TO the articles of agree
ment, must be within 200 miles of New Or
leans. Ii the Sullivan side wins it will
name Bay st. Louis. a suburb of Mississippi
City, where Sullivan defeated Paddy Ryan
in 1881 What the Kilrain side will do II it
has the selection is still n mystery.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Railroad Extension.

SCOTIA, Neb., June 1.-[Special to TIA
BKE. l-Business men here feel assured of
the building of a new road to Scotia in the
near future. Mr.. Loran Clark and Mr..
Sackett, of Albion, have been here looking
over the ground in the interest of the Mis-
souri, River, North Platte & Denver railroad.
The money necessary for this town to raise
to secure preliminary survey and location
OF the road was Immediately subscribed and
paid up. II other points of the route do as
we'll as Scotia it will be put under contract
and grading be soon commenced.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
THE WHOLESALE GEooERs.
They View Nebraska From the Top Of
The Bee RnIldinp.

They View Nebraska FROM the Top OF
The Bee Bnilding.
At the conclusion Of the session of the
Missouri Valley Jobbers and Wholesale
Grocers' association yesterday afternoon,
the visiting members were shown about the
business districts of the city by the home
members. The visitors had previously an
nounced their desire to make a trip through
THE BEE building, and together with Mr.. e.
Rosewater, the mammoth structure was
viewed from bottom to top. The tourists
took a survey of the Nebraska metropolis.
MIR. Rosewater designated the prominent es-
tablishments and explained in detail the
important features connected with Omaha's
commercial channels.
After completing their trip through the
interior of the building. the visitors returned
TO their carriages and were driven about the
city,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Sporting Notes.

A game of base ball was played at Athletic
park yesterday between the Richardson
Drug company nine and the retail druggists
nine, which resulted in a victory for the
Richardson nine by a score of Is to 2. Some
very pretty plays were made on both sides,
which were heartily applauded by the hun
dred spectators present.
The Omaha Hardware company defeated
the Lee-Clarke- Anderson Hardware COM
pany in a game of base ball at the Thirty
second and Pacific street grounds yesterday
by a score of 22 to Z.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
SUMMARY.

SUMMARY.
Runs earned-St. Paul 3, Sioux City 3.
Two-b hit-Hawes, Carroll, Glenn and
Brosnan.
Home runs-Carroll 1, Cline 9.
Bases stolen-By Murphy Reilly and Brad
ley.
Double plays-Reiliy, Werrick, and Hawes.
bel g
Struck out-By Tuckerman 2, by Murane
1, by Seibel g.
Wild pilches-Seibel l.
Left on bases-St. Paul 5, Sioux CITY z.
Carroll out for running out of line.
Time-2 hours.
Umpire--McDermott.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Chopped Their Legs on.

JouSsrowN, Pa, Juue 1.-The buildings
which were swept by the angry waters to
tho Pennsylvania bridge, have burned to the
waters edge. Before tho buildings took hro
many people, dead and alive, were taken
from them, and In several instances the un.
fortunates were so wedged in that it was
necessary TO chop their legs of to release
them.
The Catholic church was destroyed by fire
this morning a number OF people were on
the roof when the structure took fire and all
of them were consumed in the flames.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02

SUMMARY.
Runs earned Minneapolis 3, st. Joseph l.
Two-base Lits-klopf.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Sale ofCattle at Crete.

CRETE, Neb., June L--[Special Telegram
10 TIE BEE Bennett & Powell, of Lee
Summit, Mo-, sold to-day by auction a very
fine herd of short horn cattle. The ANIMALS
were all of the Renick Rose of Sharon
best cattle ever imported into Saline county.
The herd consisted of fifteen bulls, two
cows with calves. and sixteen heifers. The
prices ranged between $40 and $ll5. The
owners are we'll satisfied with the result of
the sale
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
THE SPEED RING.
LatOnia Races.

CINCINNATI, June This was the last day
of the meeting. The track was exceedingly
heavy and stiff, the weather cold, and the at
tendance very large.
Six furlongs-Cheney won, Ben b. second,
Stuart third. Time-1:23
Seven furlongs-Monita Hardy won, Cupid
second, Castaway third. Time-1 1914
Five furlongs-Joe Nevens won. Tioga sec
ond, Gunward third. Time-l:0SA.
One mile-BravO won, Long Boy second,
Liederkranz third. Time-l:5l.
One and one quarter miles-Montrose won,
Marchma second, Clifford third. Time
2:18h.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Pavoring a Motor system.

CoviNGroS, Neb., June l.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to Tax BEE. THE village election at
South Sioux City, today, for the purpose of
granting the South Sioux City Electric Motor
Railway company franchise over all its
streets, resulted unanimously, with the ex-
cepton OF two votes, Of giving the franchise.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Schofeld Offers Aid.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-General Schofeld,
acting secretary Of war, has asked Governor
Beaver, by telegraph, what the war depart
ment can do to aid the flood sufferers in
Pennsylvania. He says the department has
no tents. All the extra ones were sent to
Charleston during the earthquake and have
never been returned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
A Birthday Party.

A very enjoyable birthday parts was given
ut Miss Ina hennedy's residence, at 29l0
Mape street, Friday evening A large num-
Der OF friends were present Dancing was
the principal amusement of the evening,
after which games of ali Kinds were enjoyed.
AT IL O'Clock refreshm ents were served.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
A Colorado Election.

HoLYoKE, Colo, June Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE. IA special election was
held hero yesterday, empowering the city
trustees to grant a franchise to the Lincaln
Land company to put in $50, 600 system of
waterworks. The proposition carried unani-
mously. Work will commence at once on
the plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
HAYDEN Alias scramblin.

gram to THE BEE. THE widow of the MUIR
dered man, Bramhall, at Red Oak. Ia, will
here tomorrow to identify Scramblin, the
arrested suspect, with Hayden, the mur-
derer. He acknowledged to THE BEE, to.
day, that he had worked at Red Oak some
seven or eight years ago, and contradicted
himself in many instances regarding his past
life. There is very little doubt that he Is
the right man, as several more people, who
formerly knew him, identified MIN to-day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Postmaster at North Platte.

NORTH PLATTE, Neo., June 1.--lSpecial
Telegram to THE BEE, The fight for the
postofiice Is about over and il is reasonably
certain that G. L. Wood will be tho postmas-
ter. Mr. Wood is an old citizen OF North
Platte, a pronounced republican, prominent
In the councils OF the party since his rest
dence here, and chairman of the county cen
trail committee for several years.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02

SUMMARY.
Runs earned-Des Moines z, Denver z.
Two-base ehits-WhlJeley, Delrymple. Tred.
way2.
Three base hits-Traffley, Tredway, Klus-
man.
Double plays Mcclellan to Klusman to
Rowe.
Stolen bases-Desmoines Z, Denver 4.
Bases on balls-By Hart d, by Shores 9.
Bases given for hitting man with ball-by
Hart /, by Shores |.
Struck Out-By Hart 2. by Shores 8.
Passed balls--Traffley l. Twineham 4.
Wild pitches-Shores3
Time-2 hours and Is minutes.
Umpire-Force.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
.nistrict Court Mt Grant.

GRANT, Neb., Juno 1.-tSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. District court adjourned, to-
day, after a session Of five days. The judge,
Attorney Church, of North Platte, made a
good impression. Thirty cases were dis
posed of
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02
Crete Water Works.

CRETE, Neb., June 1.-TSpocial Telegram
10 THE BEE The material for the Crete
water works, machinery aud piping, has all
arrived aud work on the buildings and res
orvoir will begin at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-02

the railroad station there. This would indi-
cate that nearly the whole city is overhowod.
At Steelton two and one-half feet OF water
flows over the Pennsylvania railroad tracks,
aud the steel plant at that place is also sub
merged.