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Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
WHO MURDERED MAUPIN?
Vigilantes of Keya Paha County
Deny the Shooting.
BELIEVED TO BE DONE BY PALS
Carson, the Slayer OF Chauncy West,
Refused New Trial-Burial OF
Two of the Fort Robinson
Flood Victims.
The "vies" Denv the Shooting.

AINswoRrH, Neb., July 15--LSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. l-Maupin, the man VINO
was murdered by mob at Springview Sun
day night, was about thirty-five years of age.
He had a squaw wife, and had lived for n
number of years on the reservation north of
Keya Paha county, aud after leaving that
region last spring, in fear Of being hung by
the vigilantes, came here and remained till
last Saturday While here he was quiet,
orderly and peaceful citizen, and always
claimed that he had nothing to do with the
cattle stealing. A warrant, however, had
been issued for his arrest on an indictment
found by the grand jury at the last term of
court, charging him with horse stealing and
other crimes. He went back there Saturday,
knowing nothing of the Indictment. aud be-
lieving that he could prove his innocence of
the crimes charged against him.
The vigilantes in Springview say that the
crime was not committed by any of their
number, but by some of Maupin's pals, who
were afraid he would peach on them If
brought to trial. This is not probable, as all
of his pals that were known have left Keya
Paha county, aud public sentiment gener-
ally lays the crime to the vigilantes.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Funeral of the Flood Victims,

FORT ROBINSON, Neb, July ID Special
Telegram to The BEE. THE funeral of
Marsh Duncan and child, drowned in the
flood of Saturday, took place here yesterday.
A company of the Eighth infantry is still out
searching for the other bodies. This MORN
ing they sent in word that they had found
the body of one more of the Duncan children
in a drift pile. There is still one OF the chill
dren missing. The road in the canyon is all
torn up, and there are holes in places twenty
feet deep. The power of the water can be
estimated when it is stated that saw logs
twenty feet long went end over end like
chips. Two men sleeping in wagon bed on
the side of the creek were picked up and
driven hundred yards down stream in a
few seconds. The wagon bed lodged for an
instant against tree and they escaped. Mrs.
Duncan is nearly crazed with grief. She will
be sent to her mothers home in Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16

universal suffrage was sprung upon the con
stltutional convention by the introduction OF
petition signed by the citizens of eight or
ten small towns in various parts of the terri
tory. The members, on their return from
Great Falls, found a small printed circular
headed Universal suffrage; reasons why
women should VOTE" pasted on every desk.
Tho proposition relating to the compulsory
education of children between the ages of
eight and fourteen was recommended ad-
versely. Tho committee on labor ask for
further time to consider the proposition re-
lating to Chinese labor and kindred sub
jects. II. c. Wylie, district secretary of the
National Reform association, presented
proposition in regard TO moral principles in
civil government, in which he urged the rec
ogntion Of the Supreme Being and the ac-
acknowledgements that the source of all au-
thority in government comes from God. The
committee submitted a proposition for the es-
tablishmeut of Il bureau of labor. A resolu-
tion was introduced providing for a state ex-
aminer to be appointed to investigate the ac-
counts of all officials at least once q year.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Captured After a Long Chnse.

CRETE, Neb, July 10 Special to THE
BEE. Frank Whte,' alias Milt Eng
lish, the party who stole $500 some time
ago from a German farm hand near this city,
was arrested Saturday near Ashland, this
state, and brought here last night by City
Marshal Atwatcr. The chase after the thief
was long ono. His wife, as an accomplce,
had been arrested at Aurora some two weeks
ago, but White gave the slip to the sheriff at
the time and nothing was heard of him until
county, the homo Of his wife's folks. The
prisoner had q hearing this afternoon and
was bound over to the district court in 81, 900
bonds. Parties from Saunders county claim
that White is wanted in several places for
theft
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Sad Fatality at Cbanmap.

CHAPMAN, Neb., July 15.-[Special to The
BEE During heavy rain and thunder
storm Lere little six-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar May was struck by
lightning while in bed and killed. A little
brother, three years old lay in the same bed
and was unharmed. A hired hand up stairs
in the same house was slightly stunned by
the shock, but otherwise unharmed. Mrs.
May went into the chamber where the child
rem were, and supposing them asleep did not
discover the littl, girls death until morning.
The parents are almost distracted with grief
She was a very bright little girl.
The heavy rain storm did much damage to
crops on account of heavy wind with tho
ram washing the earth from the roots.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
JIM REsCHLER's LUCK.
The Western MiIlionai re Wins u Small
Fortune at Faro.


LONG BRANCH, N. j., July 15--lSpecial
Telegram to Tue BEE. millionaire "Jim'
Reschler the wel-known western sporting
man and partner of ex-senator Tabor in the
Little Pttsburg, won $500 at faro last,
night in the Pennsylvania club house aud
will start Tor the west to-day with check.
for that amount in his pocket. He played
from o'clock in the evening until in the
morning. His luck was extraordinary from
the beginning. Reschler came to Long
Branch early last week to see un old friend.
who lived on the Rumson road. Early yes
terday afternoon he dropped into John,
Daley's Long Branch club He did not in
tend to play, but after looking around
bought a few checks at a faro table. He
finally lost about 500 and stopped. He,
strolled over TO the Pennsylvania club and
concluded to get even. Only few people
were in the rooms when he entered.
Tossing thousand-dollar bill on the faro
layout he said to the dealer: "Give me,
checks for that"
He was handed five stacks of chocolate
colorcd chips of the valuation of $40 chip.
When he sat down he wanted to know the
limit.
1.-TWO hundred dollars to doubles and a.
hundred TO cases." replied the dealer, Peter
Smith.
RcSCicr planKeu the limit down rlHnG.
away, and the first turn made for him he
was ''whipsawcd." Then he won bet after
bet, and the tablein front was covered with.
piles of checks. He got warm during the
evening, took off his coat and called for q.
bottle of wine. He played no system and.
kept no tab OF the cards, as faro-bank fends.
do, but simply put the checks down in spots.
where his fancy moved. About the ouly card
he could't beat was "cases'' ten.
About Ii 80 he asked Tor bigger limit.
"Make 1T $780," said he. The house as.
sented, and the checks went down IN big
stacks. He never rose from the chair he.
had taken when he first came in. His play
attracted quite an audience The other
gamesters stopped tempting the goddess to.
look at HIM. AT midnight he was the only
player at the table About o'clock in the
morning his luck began to change. He lost.
almost as steadily as he had won. Fifteen,
thousand dollars worth of checks were re-
turned to the fold in the rack.
He yawned when the hands OF the clock
pointed to and observed that 1t was about
time TO quit and stacked his chips up on the
table They called for S35, 900 and a check
for the amount was given Reschler He
donned his coat and lighted cigar.
Come ana see US again, B." said Tom jolly,
pleasantly. Neither jolly nor Edward,
Marks, who are running the club now that
Phil DAILY has retired, lost their placidity
"Well." said Reschler, "this visit of mine,
has been pretty expensive for you."
"Oh, that's all right" responded Jolly;
you'll give us our revenge some time, won't.
youW
"Why, certainly" said Reschler; "Ill.
come back later in the season and take.
another whirl."
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
What was Done at Olympia.

OLYMPIA, w. T., July 15.-The report of
the judiciary committee was not made in the
constitutional convention to-day us expected.
1t is understood, however, that it will recon-
mend either three or FIVE judges on the su-
prcme bench and eighteen district judges to
probate. Among the propositions introduced
was one that no armed body of men shall be
brought into the state for any purpose what
ever This is aimed ut the detective police
agencies. A long discussion took place over
the resolution of Saturday, asking for in
formation in regard to the tide land question.
1t was finally defeated, which indicates q
feeling in favor of selling tide lands. The
judiciary committee reported in favor of sub
miJting at the same time separate PROPOSE
tions for amendments to the constitution.
The committee on legislation has almost
completed its report. 1t decides adversely
TO the minority representation scheme, and
recommends that the house be twice the
size of the senate. the latter TO contain fifty
members.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Acquitted of Murder.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 15.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. IA verdict of acquittal was
brought in to-day in the case against Fred
Singer, city marshal of ingalls,, James
Masterson, deputy sheriff, N. F. Watson,
county clerk, and w. Pallensworth, promi-
nent business man. who were on trial for the
murder of II. English and Joseph Ross dur
ing the county seat war on January 10 be-
tween the towns of Cimarron and ingalls,, in
Gray county. The prosecution was con-
Quoted by Attorney General Kellogg The
verdict is somewhat of q surprise, consider
ing the instructions of the court, but it will
be accepted as a final settlement of the diff
fcultes in that county.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
MURDERED BY A MooNsHINER
A Deputy United states Marshal Sh OF
and Killed in Oklahoma.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 15.-[Special Telegram
to THE BEE. The government officers in
this city received information this morning
of the killing of Robert Dalton, a deputy
United States marshal, in Oklahoma. Dali
ton was in the act Of arresting Lee West, q
notorious despcrado, who was detected as u
moonshiner. West drew revolver and shot
Dalton fatally, but before he expired the lat
ter shot West, killing him instantly. The
fatal affray occurred near the Arkansas river
and within short distance of the border Of
the Usage Indian reservation. West had
notified the officers that he would not submit
to arrest alive, and kept his threat. Dalton
is the third government officer who has been
killed in Oklahoma recently.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
The socialistic Congress.

PARIS, July l5.--The senate passed the
multiple candidate bill to-day by vote of 23l
to "a. The international socialstic congress
opened in Paris to-day. There are present
1888 French and lS9 foreign delegates. or
the latter eighty-two are Germans, and in
clude eleven members of the German reich
stag. Leibknecht, who is one of the reich
stag representation, addressed the congress.
He declared that working Germany and
working France were united in this con-
gress. II was not theoretic union; on the
contrary it would result in an alliance which
would exercise its influence throughout the
entire world.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
A Violation Case.

ST. PAUL, July 15.--Chairman Cooley, of
the inter state commerce commission, this
morning had conference with United
States Attorney Baxter. The subject under
discussion was the charges which have been
preferred against the Minneapolis, st. Paul
g. Sault Ste Marie road for violation of sec
tion 2 of the interstate commerce law.
After the conference Attorney Baxter said; {;
~ will proceed with the case against the
officers of this road. Information will be
laid before the United States grand jury next
October. The principal charge is made on a
consignment of 1S00 gallons OF alcohol at q
rate below their special rates to the east"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
A SENSATIONAL CHARGE.
Beggs Tells Why He is Being Kept
behind the Bnrs.


CHICAGO. July ia somewhat sensational
move was made in the Cronin case to-day.
John |. Beggs, the imprisoned senior
guardian of camp 20, Clan-na-Gail, filed a
new petition for writ of habeas corpus,
giving as a reason why he should be set at
liberty that he has been jailed and in-
dcted solely IN the hope that he would thus
be forced to turn states evidence The testi
mony expected of him, he alleges, has no
foundation in fact. He says while he was
illegally imprisoned and secreted from his
friends immediately preceding his indict-
torney, who tried to induce him to make
certain statements, the fact so
desired not being within Begg's
knowledge, and that in the conversation the
states attorney said in substances:
"By the newspapers YOU are condemned
already; the only way and the best way out
of it is to stand with us,n meaning thereby
stating In the conversation: ''1f you will
accept employment from US we will pay
you."
Beggs responded, in substance: "If you
mean by standing with you that shall give
you testimony by which any person or per-
sons might be convicted of the murder of
DR.. Cronin, cannot accept your employment
for the reason that l have no facts which
would tend to convict or even cast suspicion
upcn any person."
Soon after this indictment was returned,
and the petition adds that there has been
most persistent and determined efforts on
the part of the police officers and the state's
attorneys office to compel the relator to
divulge certain alleged facts stated In an
anonymous letter received by the states at
torney regarding the alleged action in Camp
20 on DR.. Cronin's case. These facts the re-
lator has failed to give. for the reason that
they do not exist.
The states attorney having stated he did
not want to make public his case, Beggs Of
fers to have the hearing take place privately
Judge Horton will hear the arguments on the
nafltIon to-morr0yy-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Preparing For tho Tournament.

RED CLOUD, Neb., July 15-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. All the incoming trains
were more or less crowded with people COM
ing to attend the state firemens tournament
which opens tomorrow. Business houses
are being decorated and by morning the city
will have put on her holiday clothes. Every
thing is complete for pleasant and success
full gathering. The fakir element is already
represented by about thirty shell and monte
men, who who will find trouble in operating
their games
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
A Strange Meeting.

lCopWight 1889 bH James Gordon Bcnnett1
LONDON. July l5.-l New York Herald
Cable-Specia to The BEE. Three gentle
men, each the son of "a president, met at the
United States legation a couple of days ago.
Two called upon Minister Lincoln, the son Of
President Lincoln The visitors were Jesse,
son of President Grant, and Russell, son Of
President Harrison. Such a meeting seldom
occurs anywhere, and never before in Lon
den. Minister and Mrs. Lincoln and Russell
Harrison dincd with the queen at Windsor
castle tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16

Huron. n. D., July l5.-[Special to THE
BEE. lit must be "a device of the enemy"
which sent out the report that the prohibi-
tion section Of the constitution will not need
to be voted on at the next election, because,
as 1t is scid, it is already in the constitution
by reason of the vote upon 1t in May. The
omnibus bill is the authority which must be
obeyed, and 1t expressly declares that "all
propositions" which were voted upon when
the constitution was adopted, in 1885, must
be again voted upon next October. The pro-
hibitionists understand this. tor they have
large number of orators in the tield-notably
Governor ST. John, Colonel Woodford and
two colored men, Hector and Gordon. Gov
ernor Mellette aud a number of the other
leaders on tho republican side are outspoken
In advocating its adoption.
Three weeks from next Wednesday tho re-.
publicans hold their state convention here.
Candidates for its favors are already on their
travels. They are found here to-day, yonder
to moerow, and everywhere before August
%. There is no legal nor moral limit on cam
didates; so the hungry are on the track OF the
best plums, ana each has good backing.
But there is thus To be said of these gentle
men: Thus far all who are offering them
selves for oidce are suitable persons for
the places they seek. II this grad
ing is maintained until the conven-
tion decides, the republicans viii not
blush for the character of their ticket.
w. +. Smith, Of Madison, president of the
Citizens National bank; ii. M. MARBLE, of
Aberdeen. president of the N. w. National
bank, and Major A. Ii. Ruth, banker of
De Smet, are the new candidates for treas
urer. Major Ruth is the only one who was
a soldier. Don @. Needham of Jerauld
county, is q candidate for secretary of state
So is George II. Farmer, of Miner county.
Governor Melette has no formal opposition
for governor, although there are a number
of dirks being whetted TO use upon him in
the convention. II is said by one of their
leaders that the Knights Of Labor are OPP
posed TO him because he is president of an
insurance company. They held their semi
annual meeting In Watertown last week, and
his case was considered by them.
Corlez Salmon, of Turner county, Is the
third candidate for superintendent.
The party vote OF 1883 is made the basis
for the representation in the state conven'
tion. Some republican papers strenuously
object 10 this system OF appointment and
claim II should be made according TO the
population. But the party in general are
satisfied with the CALI for they know tina,
parties can only be maintained as efficient
organizations by rewarding the faithful anc
disciplning the boilers. The kickers IN this
case live IN counties where there was 1
notable detection from the head Of the ticke
last autumn.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16

TEKAMAH, Neb., July 15.-[Special to THE
BEE. l-On Saturday last George Raver and
j. G. Kirk, saloonkeepers of this place, were
arrested for keeping a screen and in other
ways obstructing the view in front of the
bar. Raver pleaded guilty and was fined
S25, and was immediately arrested on a sec
ond charge of the same kind, to which he
pleaded not guilty. The action is brought
under the Slocumb law, and the general
opinion Is that the licenses of RaVer and
Kirk will be revoked.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Smallpox I'm Dodge County.

FREMONT, Neb., July 15.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. .J-Great excitement pre-
walls in Everett township, in the central part
of this county, over the discovery there to-
day of three cases of smallpox by DIR. Inches,
of Scribner, who pronounces them genuine
cases of the dread disease. He has tele-
graphed DIR. Abbott of this city, to procure
vaccine virus to vaccinate the alarmed popu-
lace of that section. He has also asked DIR.
Abbott, who is county physician, to come to
his assistance in establishing quarantine.
The afflicted persons arrived there only
few days ago from Denver.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
The storm at scotia.

SCOTIA, Neb., July 15.-lSpecial Telegram
to The BEE. l-Scotia was visited Saturday
evening by the worst electric storm Of years,
doing large amount of damage. Lightning
killed two valuable horses for Thomas
Whalen. The wind blew in the north gable
of the house of Mrs. Nancy Hamilton, and
partially unroofed the building. A large
barn belonging 10 Jake Saulter was also
blown down. Three windmi!ls and two
bridges over Wallace creek were washed
out, besides other damage being done,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
The Tenants League.

LONDON, July l5.-The Parnellites held
meeting to-day for the purpose of taking
action relative to the proposed Tenants De-
fense league Parnell moved that it was
"imperatively necessary that the tenant
farmers in Ireland should combine for self
defense against their attempted extermina-
tion by the landlord conspiracy" A com
mttee was appointed TO prepare constitu-
tion for the new league.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Ordered to Leave Town.

RED CLOUD, Neb., July l5.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. kid Hawkins the gam
bier from Hastings. who became notorious
through the killing of Frank Fansler, was
yesterday ordered out of that place. came
here and was this morning warned to leave
town. His presence will not be tolerated,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
The Proposed Salt Trust.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 15.-Ed Wheeler,
OF Manistee, Mich, one OF the most promi-
nent salt manufacturers in The west, is in
the Milwaukee to-day and gives an outline of
the plans of the proposed international salt
trust. The association will be organized
with capital OF $50, 0O00 900, and Will be in
corporated under the laws of New York.
The association begins business January l
next. Mr. Burk, the defeated candidate for
governor of Michigan, will be the first presi-
dent. or the stock IS, 900, 900 will be held by
English capitalists
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Chinese Railway Construction.

tC0plripM 1889 bu James Gordon Bennctt.l
SHANGHAI, July l5.-[New York Herald
Cable-Specal to The BEE. 1t is under
stood that Marquese F'o Sang has gained a
victory and that the emperor has decided to
issue an idict for the construction of the
Tung Chow railway. Tseng has been ap-
pointed general director of all Chinese rail
ways. 1t is considered almost certain that
construction on a large scale will be the
policy of the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Killed Through Oarelessn ess.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 15.-lSpecial Tele
gram to The BEE. Yesterday afternoon,
while Harry Kuykendall, of this city, was
target shooting at his ranch near Saratoga,
he accidentally shot ana killed a companion
named Hans Nicalai. The unfortunate man
was an empioye on the Kuykendall ranch.
kuykendall is crazed with grief at the result
of his carelessness.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Carson Il R,fuscd q New Triat.

BEATRICE, Neb., July 15.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. Judge Broadly to-day
submitted an opinion declining to grant the
motion giving Carson a new trial. The
opinion occupies ten pages of legal cap and
fails to find grounds for an alleged error.
Carson's attorney will tomorrow file mo-
tion for an arrest of judgment and thereby
enieavor to give the murderer of Chauncey
WGst another chRnce for his life.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
A WOMAN AND CHILD MURDERED
The Fiend Lies in Wait for the Hus-
band, Who Escapes Him.

DuNl, W no ESCHpeS HIN.
EMPIRE Cry, Ore, July l5.-Mrs. Eaten
hover and child were brutally murdered on
the farm of John Gilman, near Coquille
City, on Thursday night, and buried In
gulch near the house, where they were
found to-day. The husband was working up
the river, returning home Saturday. They
were tenants of Gilman, who wanted them
to leave. They refused to 20 until their
lease expired After the murder of the
woman and child, Gilman laid in wait on
Saturday and attacked Eatonhover on his
approach to his home, but he escaped and
gave the alarm which resulted in the dis
covery to-day OF the remains of his wife and
child and the ready-made grave for himself.
Gilman and wife were arrested and may be
lyuched
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
PheIps County Crops.

HoLDREGE, Neb., July 15.-[Special Tele.
gram to The BEE. Phelps county farmers
are in the midst of harvesting, and never be-
fore in the history Of the county was there
such bountiful yield.
The walls OF the large new brick building
on West avenue are towering in sight and
the contractor is rapidly pushing its construc-
tion forward.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
Damaged Nv Lightning.

CRETE, Neb, July 15.-[Special to THE
BEE. during the storm Saturday night
the farm buildings of Robert Patterson,
eight miles southeast Of here, were struck
by lightning. The house, barn, stable corn
crib with 1900 bushels of corn, were totally
destroyed. Horses and other live stock
were only saved by timely assistance of
neighbors.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-16
VIII Reduce Grain Tolls.

CHICAGO, July 15.-The Lake Shore, Nickel
Plate and Michigan Central roads have given
notice of reduction of grain rates to basis
of 20 cents from Chicago to New York,
taking effect July IS. This is following the
lead of the Grand Trunk, Pennsylvania and
Chicago & Alton, which have as yet applied
the reduced rates only to wheat and corn.