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Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Neady to Meet Trouchett.

CHicAGo, March 9-lSpecial Telegram to
Tue BEE. l-Colonel Thomas II, Monastery of
this city, champion swordsman of America,
and who has in his day met and defeated the
best fencers of the world. is provoked into
coming before the public once more to main
tain his hoIors against the claims of one
Louis Trouchett, fencing master Of tre
olympic club of San Francisco, who las is
sued a challenge to all swordsmen and claim
ing to be champion of the United States.
This Colonel Monastery emphatically denies,
and says he Is still on earth and ready to
IN eet Trouchett or any body else
In his challenge the latter says he wants
70 meet Lenac and Jacoby and ignores Mon
stery. AS the Colonel Is undefeated he
ought to have the first claim on Trouc hett's
attention.
Colonel Monastery defeated Lenac in New
York thirteen years ago and, although well
on in years, believes he can give Trouchett
five points and beat him.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
A HAHD TIMES pANAoEA.
President Marpster Prescribcs
Higher Wool Tariff

President Marpster Prescribcs
Higher Wool Tariff.
CoLuMBus, o., March 9.-prcsidcnt Morp.
ster Of the Ohio Wool Growers association
mas issued lengthy address to the wool
growers of the state and nation in which he
says there has been no time IN thirty years
when the farmers have suffered so much
from low prices for farm products as now.
He explains the cause Of this condition and
says: "The object OF this address
is to ask the farmers Of the country to ap-
the monstrous frauds now being perpetrated
in importing wool, and an appeal 70 our
members in congress to aid in the same
work and to speedily pass wool tariff law
thai will give the wool manufacturers and
wool growers the exclusive privilege
of supplying all the woolen goods and all
the wool required for use in tho United
States. Considerable space is devoted TO al
legged frauds in the importation of wool, and
he says: "If these frauds and this low rate
of duty continues, imports will largely in
crease. There were imports OF 9OOOO,OOO
pounds last year. mostly of secured wool,
equivalent to at least U,00O,0 600 uuwashed,
equal to one-fourth of all wool consumed in
the United States. This is practically
free wool, and unless the duty is increased
these imports will be largely increased and
will destroy ourlAmerican wool industry"
He concluues as follows: This address is
deemed proper in view of the fact that it is
not generally known that persistent efforts
are being made TO secure just and ample pro-
lection for manufacturers, but to deny the
same measure of protection for farmers"
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

The parrot Is generally supposed TO
have the monopoly OF the power of talk
ing among birds, but rs matter of fact
the parrot is decidedly inferior to the
mynah, says the Pail Mall Gazette.
There are always examples OF these
birds In the insect house at the zoo,
and they repeat various phrases with
great clearness OF utterance.
Curiously enough the hen has gruff
voice, while the cock speaks in clear,
high tones, like that OF Il child. The
mynahs can be easily provoked into
showing off their power of speech, and
viii greet the visitor with Good morn
ing" in response to his salutations. The
my nah is "A kind OF starting, and this
latter bird is we'll known for its imitat-
i've powers. Some years ago an ac-
count was published OF a talking
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
RuI.era, stnrt.

The six day, twelve hour day cycle
chase between Ned Reading, the soldier.
and Frank Dingley, Of Minneapolis, starts
at the Coliseum this morning at 1890 sharp.
The race is for $500 side and there is no
question about the squareness of the affair.
Both men are determined to WIN, and Ding
10y says if Reading beats HIM he will have
to surpass Jack Princes worlds record of
l,O43 miles, the seventytwo hour champion
ship, and the soldier says that If this is correct
he'll Jump right III ana do 1t. 1t will be one
of the most Interesting races ever run in the
building, simply from the fact that 1t is for
f,ln
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
A Cane For Use at Night.

A man who was engaged the other
Gay in examining the canes in tho
showcase of Sam Brown, the Dearborn
street habcrdasher aud tailor. acci-
dentally touched secret spring in the
head of one OF the sticks and little lid
flew up, disclosing n mysterious recess,
says the Chicago Herald. Fearing that
he had unintentially committed II crime,
he summoned the proprietor and
showed him what he had done.
"Oh, that's all right" said Brown,
reassuringly. "It's patent stick from
Germany. Here, let me show you how
it works" and, taking the cane, he
pushed up slide and n small candle
popped up out of the aperture. Then
he lifted little lid and disclosed some
wax matches.
This is u darkness cane he said,
''If its owner is caught anywhere in th' ,
dark ne can light up and see his way
clearly. It's Just fad Maybe it will
be a go.
Van Houten's CocoI-"Once tried, alway
used
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
AGAINST THE AMERICAN RAPID.
The Boston Safe Deposit Company
Wins an important Suit.

The Boston Safe Deposit Company
Wins an important Suit.
New York, March 9.-In the. SUIT of the
Boston safe deposit company against the
American rapid telegraph company of New
York for the foreclosure of mortgage
amounting, with interest, to 81, 1855, 1885, Judge
Lacombe, in the United States circuit court,
yesterday entered decree favorable to the
plaintiff. The defendant, when the suit was
begun, agreed to be governed by the result
of an appeal from like decree made in a
similar suit in the United States court IN the
district of Connecticut. The American rapid
telegraph company of New York, In con-
iuction with SIX other telegraph corporations,
executed and delivered to the complainant
December 10, 1888. a mortgage or deed OF
trust. whereby it conveyed TO the complain
ant certain real and personal property as
security for the payment OF the principal and
interest of bonds issued by the defendants
of the par value OF 81, ,0O0, with interest
from March 10, 1884, Ut The rate OF 9 per
cent. Tho default was made by the defend
ant on the payment of interest September
10, 1884, and hence the suit for foreclosure.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Wh,ppedthe Chinese.

SAN FRANCISCO March 9.-The steamer
Belglc arrived this morning from Hong
Kong and Yokahama, bringing advices that
the aborigines of Formosa banded them
selves together and offered so determined
opposition to the Chinese troops that were
trying to quell the Formosa trouble that the
commander of the Chinese forces, after 200
of his men had been led into ambush and all
but ten slaughtered. gave up thu campaign
against the rebels and opened frie ndly nego-
tiatons with them. The nations, on receiv-
Ing promises Of large concessions, agreed to
abandon their hostile attitude against he
Chinese authorities. Brigandage, however,
is still rampant.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
100 TRUE.
The Charges Concerning Kansas
City's Worlkhouse

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 9.-The charges
made by Alderman Ford concerning the
frghtful condition of the prisoners confined
in the workhouse are found to be true. Two
reporters OF the Times investigated tho mat
ter yesterday and found about seventy five
male prisoner crowded into narrow and
filthy cells, reeking with vermin and not
provided with sanitary regulations. The
men were constantly manacled with shackles
weighing from five TO thirteen pounds and
were therefore prevented from bathing.
For these severity five prisoners there are
but two guards The guards say that on ac-
count of the deperate character of the men
it IS necessary TO shackle them to prevent
their escape. 1t IS thought likely that a new
brick prison will be erected provided with
proper sanitary regulations ana sufficient
number of guards TO watch the prisoners
to go away with shackles
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Annual Kegattas.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March s.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. lit is probable that
the annual regattas Of the Mississippi Val
ley and National associations will be held at
Lake Minnetonka this year. Both associa-
tions nave expressed their desire to come if
the necessary expenses are paid. The total
amount to be raised is $4,000. The Minne-
sofa boat club of st. Paul has already as
sumed 81, 600 of this, and Captain Wheeler of
the Lurlines, Minneapolis, mas taken it upon
himself to raise the remaining $4,000 by sub
scription
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

ST. Louis, March "a San Antonio, Tex,
special says: There is curious condition
of public affairs in Hidalgo county. A fac
tion n war is constantly in progress there
and it has happened often within the past
few years that the county has practically
been without executive, judicial ahd clerical
officers. Yesterday a self-Constituted court
convened at Evausberg and declared vacan
ces in the Offices oficounty clerk, sheriff and
tax collector. Froutierman was immedi-
ately appointed sheriff and Il. A. Marsh
county clerk. Serious trouble and probably
bloodshed are expected as the result of this
action
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Hunting for Hidden Treasure.

BIRMINGHAM Ala, March Give Chero-
kee Indians from the Indian territory passed
through here today en- route TO the mount
aims IN the northern part of the state to
search for hidden treasure There is an old
tradition among the Cherokees that before
they left that section their chiefs concealed
in cave enormous quantities of gold, silver
and copper. An old Indian woman, it is said,
knows the hiding place of the treasure, and
the five men have been sent here to look for
1T. She could not give the exact location of
the cave, but described its appearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Trying 10 Buc Ei Rio Rev.

CHICAGO, March Negotiations are re-
ported to bs in progress between Theodore
Winters, the owner OF last seasons unbeaten
two-year-old, El Rio Rey, and syndicate of
Chicagoans, who desire to race the cham
pion horse this season under Chicago colors
Winters Is declared TO have set his price for
the animal at 100000.
NASHVILLE, Ten, March 9.-The story
sent out from Chicago tonight that a syndi-
cate is trying to purchase FL Rio Rey was
shown TO Manager Estell of Winters stable,
this city, and he said. so far as he knew,
there was no foundation for it.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Grasping Portugal.

LONDON, March 9.-The Standards Lisbon
correspondent says: Magmac, director of
the Delagoa bay railway, who has been here
ten days trying to effect settlement of the
railway trouble, satisfied himself that Portu-
gal is determined at whatever cost or hazard
to keep the railway and its lands and to ex-
clude England entirely from Mozambique.
The company claims 81, $780, 900. America's
claim on behalf of the McMurdo estate is
e16O0OO. in View of Portugals deliberate
attempt at forcible confscatlon England and
America will insist upon ample compensation
for their outraged citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

nomeuon Is puuling the local scientists.
From time immemorial a lake OF constdera.
BILE depth and covering several acres OF
ground has existed and has been famous
fishing resort for sportsmeu. Last night
people in the vicinity were panicstrlcken by
fearful noise and a subterranean rumbliug
ns of an earthquake. This morning u was
discovered that the lake had entirely. disap..
peared, the bottom having literally dropped
out, the water escaping through hole hf.
teen feet in diameter. The wags contend
that the plunge is In sympathy with Tonnes
see coal and iron stock. Others say the lake
has gone to join the hero OF popular song.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Died in AvOca.

AvooA, Neb., March 9.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Hon. j. II. Marquardt,
one of our most influential and prominent
citizens died this afternoon after an illness
of about two weeks caused by Inflammation
and congestion of the bowels. This was
very unexpected as the doctors all pro-
nounced him out of danger this morning,
but it seems that the dread of surgical OPP
GRAFTON affected his brain in such a manner
as to be fatal. He leaves wife and FIVE
children in good circumstances. Deceased
was thirty eight years of age.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Cody Brenlfs His word.

ROME March .9,-Colouel Cody recently
offered large s1ni OF money to any one who
should succeed in riding one of his wild
horses. Some peasants accomplished the
feat yesterday, ButCody refused to pay tho
promised reward on the ground that they
were were too long in mounting. The spectators
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
A Big Day IN stuart.

STUART, Neb. March 9.-[Special to THE
BEE. Stuart has entered upon new era
by the formal opening of the new school
building-a brick veneered structure 43x60.
Stuart claims to have the finest school build
ing on the Elkhorn line, west Of Fremont.
The afternoon exercises were conducted IN
one of the school rooms. Hon A. e. Rice of
Stuart, +. w. Cushman of Bassett and Rev.
G. w. Boswell were the speakers of the
afternoon.
Stuart claims the honor of waving the
first ''stars and stripes over school build
ing in Holt county. s4,
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
AN IRON COMBINE.
A Report That Three Large Southern
1nnnnrna Win I1nifn

Concerns Will Unite.
New YORK, March 9.-The directors Of
the Tennessee Coal and Iron company have
ratified the settlement of the suit against
John Fl. Inman. The announcement of this
ratification is followed by a report that the
Tennessee Coal and Iron company, the
Southern Iron company and the Bordeleden
company of Birmingham, Ala, are to be
consolidated. President N. Baxter. jr., of
the Southern President De Bordoleden of
the Bordeledcn company and President
Thomas G. Platt of the Tennessee were in
conference today. The combined capital [
the three companies is S2s 900, 600 1t is not
known whether MIR. Patt is in favor of the
proposition. The control of the Tennessee
Coal aud Iron has passed from Platt and his
associates
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
.Duryca Jnmps the Brotherhood.

CINCINNATI, O., March 0. Especial to The
BEE. The base ball sensation here today
is the return of Cyclone Duryea, the pitcher
who jumped the Cincinnati club and signed
with Wards Philadelphia brotherhood club,
to the local fold. Durysa, in reponse to a
telegram from President Stern, who was in
st. Louis, went over TO the mound city last
night, and word comes today that he had
signed a three years personal contract with
the President of the Cinci matt club.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
The Fire Record.

DETROIT, March 9.-Gray & Baffys six
tory brick furniture factory, 9s, 100 and 1O3
West Congress street; the Carroll & Hunt
hair companys establishment, 105 and 1O6; f;
the Ostler printing company and the Carroll
cigar mandatory burned this evening;
loss over S.50,0O0 partially insured. The
burned buildings were the property OF SEN
etor Mcmillan aud were valued at S700U0
CLEvELAND March 9.-Three buildings of
the,Eberhard manufacturing company burned
today; loss $4,000. About a thousand men
are thrown out of work
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Oklahoma Boomers.

ST. LOUIS, March "a Wichita, Kan,
special says; 1t is reported that f. d. Roll
will hold company of 100 men ut Caldwell
cad leave Moeday for point twenty mites
SOut Ia the Cherokee strip TO locate aud com.
menco farming. There are no soldiers TO in
terfere at present. and II is believed other
points along the border may DC entered on
the same day.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
A serious Accident.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., March Q. 9.-[Special to
THE BEE. bob Brewster, switchman,
while making coupling last night at II
o'clock was caught between the engine and
car and his left limb was terribly mangled
The attending physician stated that the
limb would have to be amputated just above
no lfnaa
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
WiIheIm,, Tomb Dedicated.

BERLIN, March 9.-The imperial mausoleum
at Charlottenburg was dedicated today.
The route to the tomb was lined with sight
seers, who respectfully uncovered their
heads as the imperial party passed. The
services were of an impressive character.
Prince Bismarck was absent. Before re-
turning to the palace the emperor and the
members of his family placed wreaths upon
the coffin of William and Augusta, which
was completely hidden from sight by the
flowers that were heaped upon them.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Kishnrs shcI-Rnrzrl.

WAsHINoToS, March 9-The convention
OF the order of Kishar Shell Barzrl, or the
Iron Knot, one of the leading Jewish
full attendance of delegates. The order,
which has membership of $4,000, meets
once IN six years. Simon Wolf was elected
president,
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
INHERITED HIS BENT.

Pugiiist Heffron's Mother Cheers Him
In the Ring.
WmKEsBARRE, Pa, March 9.-Jack Hef.
from and Carter, local pugilists Of some note,
fought yesterday near Mill creek for 500
side, Loadon pflze ring rules. After
desperate fight HNffron was declared the
winner in the twenty.fourth round. Both
men were badly punished.
Among the eighty spectators present ives
the mother of Hetfron, who cheered her boy
on. Whom hN was declared the winner she
clasped hum IN her arms, after which she
took him homo and dressed his injuries.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
NEWS OF NEBRASKA TOWNS.
Norfolk Making ARRANGEMENTS to
Put Ia a Gas Plant.
A sWTcHMAN BADLY MANGLE0.
j. J. Truman, Postmaster at GEN
eva, Found to BE Considerably
Behind in His Accounts
Other state News.


NoRFALK, Neb., March 9.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. AT special meeting of
the city council last night a franchise was
given to George A. Brooks OF Basile Mills
aud Henry f. McGurgen OF Chicago whereby
they are TO place gas plant ia Norfolk with
a capacity OF 900 feet per day at cost OF
not less than 1000. This company state
they will commence operations in the very
fnt
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

There will be an athletic exhibition at the
Young Mems Christian association gymna-
stun rooms this evening that promises TO be
an interesting affair. There will be a good
orchestra in attendance, and gold and silver
medals offered for competitions in horizontal
bar work, jumping, distance diving and 80
forth. Judge Shields, T.. N. Conner and &.
A, Goss will officlate as judges
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

the part of his sbnt Search was instituted
for Mr.. Thomati bdt he has not been found,
aud 1t is feared he jumped into the lake. The
ex mayor, VINO is an excitable, nervous man,
Is separated from his wife, who is at present
matron OF a municipal institution in Denver.
He was employed here as "A collector.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
A AAunersen,ltivr Fathrr,

son of ex-Mayor ThoTnas. Parsons, Kan,
brought letter TO police headquarters this
evening, Ia which the ex.mayor threatened
TO suicide because of trfing deception on
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
minoi, Delegation Banauetted.

WAsHINaToS, March 9,-The Chicago
worlds fair committee gave dinner at
Welchs hotel last night in honor of the Illinois
congressional delegation, at which there
were present Senator Farwoll, Representa-
tlves Hit, Lawler, Adams, Hill, Lrne, Post,
Taylor, Springer, Henderson, Forman,
Payson, Cannon and Rowell.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Sale of the Mcmahon Stables.

NEW YORK, March 9.-GSpecial to THE
BEE. The Mcmahon stables and horses in
training under Costello and Greener. includ-
ing the Maid of Orleans, Satisfaction, May
H., Bay Ridge, Harriet and others are TO
be sold here at public sale Aprll T.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
The Bluffs Rowing Association.

The Council Bluffs Rowing association
will hold their annual meeting this evening.
The election of officers for the ensuing year
will take place and much other important
business transacted. Hence full attend
aLCe is desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
A Rrntr Gained.

LINDSAY, Ont, March 9.-John A. Barron,
member of parliament ftom North Victoria,
today administered a severe beating with q
stick to a married man named Raymond who
it is alleged committed an indecent assault
on little daughter of Barron. Raymond
has disappeared
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Treating WIN tho vntIoan.

LONDON, March The Chronicle learns
that Germany is treating with the Vatican
with view 10 representation Of the pope at
the Berlin labor Conference
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
A Cooking Main.

There was small cooking main out near
Leaders, saloon on Saddle creek yesterday
afternoon, which was attended by motley
aggregation of sports.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
PnrnelI WiII prosecute

LONDON, March 9.-Parnell will prosecute
the Exeter Gazette for reprinting the Times
article, "Parnellism and Crime"
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

canary" which could articuluto quite
plainly and would repeat series OF
phrases
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

DETROIT, Mich, March Q. General Trow-
bridge received dispatch this noon from
A. B. Morse of Ionia denying the report that
Attorney General Trowbridge is insane.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
Pnstofiue ltohheh.

GREENyILLE, Tex, March 9,-rhe post
office of this place was robbed of several
thousand dollars Friday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10

sudden Disapp-AFanoe of n Lake.
AIHMrnIs, Tenn, March 9.-In Sheffield,
Ala. tho now iron town, a curious phe-
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
TauIbee Dying.

ex-Congressman Taulbee Is worse Tonight
and death may come before moruing.
Omaha daily bee., 1890-03-10
BACHELOR SYsARITES.

Van Houten's UocoA-"once tried, alwa
used -
Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-31
Picture Frames.

Picture frames of cherry, oak or chest
nut are richly decorated by marking de-
signs on their surface with hot poker.
Some very artistic effects may be pro-
duced with comparatively little trouble
The tones range from black through all
shades Of brown to delicate cream, ac-
cording to the degree Of heat in the
poker. These frames are handsome for
etchings. Panels and plaques Tor hall
and dining room are drawn in this way,
the subjects being flowers, fruit or fig
ures. An oaken frieze in picturesque
hunting lodge is embellished with dogs
and horses heads, riding whips and other
hunting emblems, all done in poker
work, In shaded browns.
Gilded hemp or MANILA rope, with a
preference for the former, is also much
used for framing pictures and other dec.
rations. A handsome frame may be
made by covering fat wooden frame Of
dark color, or else made dark by stain.
ing, with seine netting, and placing Q
small sized, three strand rope on the
side next to the picture When the
whole is gilded very pleasing effect Il
produced. d.-New York Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-31
she.s a Farmer at One Hundred.

The Oldest woman in Union county is
Mrs. Nancy. Baker, who has just at
tanned the age of 100 years, and at re-
union recently four generations were
present to do her honor. Mrs. Baker
was born near Springfield, N. ]. She
has lived near her birthplace for a full
century, never moving more than forty
miles from her fathers homestead. Dur
ing her life she has been accustomed to
drinking strong tea or coffee at every
meal Her face is unmarried by wrin-
kle, and her eyesight is remarkably
good, as she has never used eyeglasses
Her voice and her memory for dates are
remarkable. Her appearance would not
indicate an age abcts 70 or 80 years.
Mrs. Baker personally conducts the
management Of farm near Westfeld.
It is twelve acres in extent, and one of
the best paying farms in Union county.
During the past harvest time Mrs. Baker
went to the harvest field to watch the
men cutting hay. One of the laborers
did not swing his scythe to suit, and,
taking the implement from him, she
showed him how to use 1t in an efficient
manner. She remembers when central
New Jersey was one vast Wilderness
Cor. Philadelphia Press.