davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
Spanish EIertiDus

MADRID, Feb. 2,-Returns from the cleo
tions give the opposition, including all
shades, 120 deputies out of total of 427
The ministers and all the chief party leaders
are reelected.
The republicans cast &c, 900 votes in Mad
rid, but did not succeed in electing single
member. In Barcelona the rioters attacked
the officials guarding the polling station and
smashed some ballot boxes. The returns
for the govern ment. This is the cause of
much congratulation on the part of conserva-
tives, as yesterdays elections were the first
held under the law establishing universal
suffrage.
The revised returns show the election Of
3l4 government candidates, 80 liberals, 80 re-
publ1cans and Carlists. No socialists were
returned The feature of the election was
the abstentlon of the laboring classes and an
archists from the contests.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03

CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-lSpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. Advance sheets of the annual
report of the Illinois railroad and ware house
commission say that the Illinois roads are in
as good, if not better physical condition as
those of any other state in the union. There
are 14,017 miles of track in the state, with
stock funds and liabilities of Sl,955, ,G7S, ,294,
the mileage being the longest of any state in
the union. Not quite 4 per cent Of the Sc
curities are held in Illinois. The total earn
ngs and income in Illinois were S65, SOC, 900
for the year ending January 30, 1890 The
net earnings per mile of roads operated We're
81, 231.
During the year 56S persons were killed
and l,564 injured in railroad accidents.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
RELIEF BILL IN THE SENATE.
The Measure as Passed by the HOUSE Read
the First Time.
AMENDMENTS TO THE OMAHA CHARTER.
Five Bills Embodying Them Intro
duced-Huuse Orders the Aus
traIian Ballot Bill Engrossed
for Final Reading.

LINCOLN, Neb, Feb. 2.--tSpccal TO THE
BEE. THE 100000 relief bill passed by the
house was read the first time in the senate
this afternoon; also Howe's bill TO issue
slOO, 600 worth OF bonds for relief purposes,
ana the bill approprlating $4,000 for legisla-
tive expenses and the concurrent resolution
fixing February II as the time for beginning
the hearing Of the contest Of state offices.
Committees made favorable reports on
Shumways bill to repeal the law which en-
ables the defendant in liquor suit to re-
cover from the party prosecuting twice the
sum Of the costs If Judgment is not found
against such defendant IN the first suit; also
Koontzs bill providing that mutual judg-
ments In the hands OF the same officer may be
set of against each other.
An adverse report was made on the resou-
ton to give employees stamps and newspaper
wrappers.
Senator Randall introduced resolution to
reconsider the resolution allowing the news
paper correspondents copy paper and asking
]he secretary TO furnish them with copies OF
bill titles. Laid over.
On IN ,tiOn of Stevens the secretary was
directed to ret 800 printed copies of the
opinion of the supreme court deci ling the
proper procedure in passing concurrent
resolution.
The resolution for fish and game COM
mittee was adopted
Among the pills introduced were five by
Switzler embodylng amendments to the
Omaha charter.
BY Horn-t'or arbtrating claims against
railroads for stock injured or killed.
BY Horn--E'or q normal school at Aurora
On condition that the city donate ten acres OF
ground for site.
BY Stevens (by request)-Providing for
constitutional convention.
BY Wison-For distributing license mon
eys among the schools of the whole county
BY Collins-To amend the registration law
by Collms-Providng that notice must be
given to occupants Of land before foreclosing
under tax deed.
BY Turner-Relating to fees of county
clerks.
BY Providing that in at.
tachmcnts for wages against non residents no
bond shall be required.
The following bills were passed:
BY notwithstanding judgments for
wages from stay of execution.
BY Notwithstanding that when a lessee
of school land buys the same any rental
money paid in advance shall be credited on
the purchase price.
BY Moore Raising the limit of counties
with three commissioners from 10000 popu-
latlon to l25, 600 This effects only Lancaster
county, which has $4,000 and under the old
law would have to have five commissioners.
BY Brown Authorizing supervisors in
divide township into two or more voting
precincts.
OBeClS's bill requiring railroads to maintain
crossings at all highways was recommltted
for amendment.
Adjourned till morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
Country Residence Burned.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Jan. 1.-[Special Tele-
gram to TIE BEE. The residence Of Alfred
Harris. two miles north Of this city, was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning with all he
contents. Loss, $500; insurance, 1900. The
family barely escaped with their lives, Mr.,
Harris, who is seventy four year old, being
seriously injured by jumping from a second
story window, The origin of the fire is com
plete mystery. 1t was bitterly cold and the
ladies of the household suffered good deal
walking over the rough roads in their night
clothes without shoes
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
DUEL BETWEEN COWBOYS.
Long Standing Iil-Fceiing Results In
n shooting Scrapc.

Tho Lander (Wyo) Clipper publishes an
extended account OF the cowboy duel fought
in that country few days since. Dab Burch
and Billy Rogers were the principals, The
trouble took place at Dickinson's ranch on
tho Goosebcrry, over ono hundred miles
north of Lander. For some time there had
been i'll fooling betweou the parties, assigned
to various causes. One account Is that they
were working cattle together and had some
disagreement about brands. One story
is that Rogers had been branding MAYER
icks with Dab's brand in order TO get
Dab into trouble AT any rate there has
been i'll feeling between the men for some
time, and both have iudulgcd in various
threats at shooting They happened to meet
at the ranch and the old grudgo came up.
There was an encounter of words ut first in
the house, but words didn't suffice, and Just
at the opp)rtune moment Al Martin, another
man AT the ranch, spoke of their going out
and lighting it out like men. From that IL
was not a hard matter for them, in their ex.
isting frame of mind, to arrange details.
They agreed TO step outside ana shoot II out
at thirty PAGES.
They asked Martin to step off the distance
for them; he declined. Then they agreed TO
take position back to back, stcp of fifteen
pacCs, turn and shoot to finish. They took
their positions and began stepping Off, Each
must have been a little suspicious of the
other, for when they were only six feet apart
they turned and let fly. 1t is claimed that
Rogers got in the first shot; although Angus
Mcdonald, VINO was near by, says that the
shots of both were near together that 1t
would be hard TO say which pulled his trg.
ger first. Rogers fired four shots in all;
Burch five. At the first shot BurCh
fell, but rested on his elbow and kept on
shooting. After it was over, he got up and
walked into the house and told those who
were there not to be so excited about the
matter; that he was not afraid TO die
Three of Rogers's four shots took effect
Burch is wounded in the head, though not
more seriously than n scalp wound. He re-
ceived another ball in the right side, the ball
lodging near the backbone, and another in
the left wrist. Rogers is wounded In the
right thigh and is also shot through tho
right lung. 1t is also reported that he re-
ccivcd other wounds. Nine shots were cx-
changed
AS soon as tho affair was over Martin
started for help. He came to Burnaugh's
place and had this last Gentleman come on TO
Lander for medical and. Judging from the
news most recently received the doctor found
them in less serious condition than he OK
pected; they were not only both alive, but
able to be moved and both are now at
WashakiC. They were brought down lying
side by side on the same wagon, and were in
clinedto talk lightly of the affair.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
The Injunction refused,

New York, Feb. 2.-Judge w allace in the
United States court rendered decision to-
day refusing to grant an injunction against
the firm of Ehrick Brothers, to restrain them
from selling the Encyclopedia Britannica,
published by r.. S. Peal & Co. 6f Chicago.
The compliments are Black & Co, the
publishers of the original work at Edin burgh,
Scotland. in the decision Judge Wallace
holds the rival publishers in this country
have legal right to use the original edition,
except the portions covered by copyrights
secured by American authors. The de-
PENDANTS work. he finds has substituted
articles for these copyrighted ones.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
a STAEF BILL,
IL Provides Heavy Fines For Onicinls
ACCeptiuu passps

ST.. Paul, Mum, Fob. 2.-Representa.
tive Gilday introduced in the legis-
lature today bill providing that
any public officer state, municipal or
county, accepting any gifts, free pass
or other favors not granted the general public
from any railroad or other corporation in the
state will be guilty of felony and be punished
by fine of not less than $4,000 ror more
than $1,000 or by Imprisonment in
the state prison not less than six
months nor more than one year, or both
The person or persons issuing passes or gifts
is equally amenable If the attorney general
or any county attorney in the state refuses or
neglects TO enter suit upon the complaint Of
two reliable witnesses they may be deposed
and be disqualified for holding Office there
after
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03

ToRoNTo, Feb 2.-The Empire, the govern
ment organ, referring TO the Blalne-Bakor
correspondence, says; Blaine remarks that
there are no negotiations whatever on for
reciprocity treaty with Canada. Doubtless
the secretary is correct, but the Empire al
firms it is true that Blaine expressed
TO the British ambassador at Washing
ton desire for more extended trade
relations with Canada, and that he would like
to discuss in an unofficial manner with Sir
Julian Pouncefote and one or more delegates
from Canada the whole question of traditions
with view TO arriving at a basis for Official
negotiations. We are in a position TO state
government has requested the imperial gov
onment TO propose joint commission for
the purpose named.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
EMgN WAS EYTRAVAGANT.
Record of His Vagaries Published
in Berlin.

BERLIN, Feb. "A white cook has been
published here containing Emin Pasha's re-
ports to the middle of November last. These
reports form record of extravaganza and
disregard of instructions. Emin ignored the
order to found a station on the Victoria Ny
ANA. Instead he hoisted the flag at Tabora in
spite of Commissioner Schmidt's efforts to
dissuade him, the commissioner oojecting on
the ground Of the great expense. Emn
spent 10000 marks, instead of the 10000
marks allowed him. He repeatedly com
plans of the insufficiency of his supplies
owing to which, he says, his men were be-
coming mutinous. He therefore declines re-
sponsibility for the failure of the expedition.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
OMAHA ARTER AMBNDMEXTs.
Several Changes Made at II Meeting
nC ihn nnnrlns De elegntInn.

Of the Douglas Delegation.
LINCOLN Neb, Feb. Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE. The Douglas county del
egation held a meeting tonight and agreed on
amendments to the Omaha charter, The fol-
lowing changes were made from the bill sent
down: The salaries of councilmen were re-
duced from $1,000 to $500; the salary of
building inspector was reduced from
81, 400 to $1,000; qualification for
councilman was changed from owning $1,000
worth of property to being a freeholder; in
claims for damages against the city notice
must be given within ten days instead of
three instead of requiring notice
to city clerk and mayor it may
be given to the clerk or mayor; the
appointment Of fire and police commissioners
was let with the governor. The amendment
requiring 10 per cent of road tax to be spent
witain the city was cut out because it was
feared 1t would imperil the whole bill The del
egation will introduce it as u separate bill If
desired and push it in that form. The dele
cation has agreed TO be unanimous in support
of the bill with these changes. Representa-
tive Stemsdorf as secretary of the meeting,
was delegated 10 notify the Omaha council of
their action,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
PUBLTC LANDS AND BUILDINGS.
Seventh Biennial Report of the Com
missioner Rcfinre the ILerialntMre.

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. Especial to Tue
BEE. The seventh biennial report Of the
commissioner of public lands and buildings
lies upon the desk of every member of the
Legislature. 1t is volume of 400 pages. 1t
contains an essay by the land commits
sioner regarding his work and office,
as also one by the superintendent
of every state institution in Nebraska.
These essays are filled with facts and figures
and some Of them are notwithstanding. Over
and above all for independence, however, is
the first biennial essay of NJ. w. Stone, M.
ID, superintendent of the asylum for the IN
durable insane at Hastings The gentleman
was appointed to the position in 1889 and
when he assumed the duties OF his
onco discovered that a great many
things had been done which showed
carelcssness on the part OF those
whose duty It was to see that the state was
protected against extravaganza and lncom-
potency.
His first discovery was the neglect of the
contractors to complete tho building accord
ing to plans and specifications, and next the
deviations made from the same by the
superintendent of construction.
The kitchen was too small to meet the re-
quirements of such an institution. AS a con-
sequence, a basement kitchen had to be ex-
CaVated and a concrete floor put In.
No provision had been made Tor q stone
house and part of the basement, under
the rear center Of the building, at consider
able expense was partitioned Off, hooored,
filed up with shelving and counters and then
utilized for this purpose, Owing to the fact,
however, that steam pipes pass through this
apartment and the place is devoid of ventila-
tion, the room is held as unfit for the storing
of supplies
The system Of sewerage, the superintend
ent says, he also found defective and INSULT
cient. A new sewer had therefore to be con-
structed at an expense Of several hundred
dollars and extended several feet west of the
building, where it could empty into raviue.
Closets and wardrobes had to be lifted Up
throughout the building and ten rooms for
employees of the institution had to be par
toned off in the basement.
The tower on the main building had been
built almost wholly without bracing, was un-
safe in a high wind and required both labor
| and material to render it safe.
1t was decided to substitute a tin roof for
| the original one of shingles, but the substi-
| tute was so poorly laid that it leaked badly
| and damaged both walls and ceilings. A
| great deal of labor and money was required
| to patch up the misfit
When Dir. Stone took charge of the struc-
| ture "innumerabe minor changes had to be
made.n He found it Just as it had been left
| by the carpenters masons and plasterers,
| and had to clean it from garrett to attic.
| No provision had been made for the pur-
chase of machinery and eouipments for a
| laundry, and money for this purpose had to
be drawn from other funds
| The walls of the institution were left in so
| wretched a condition that they had to be
| pointed IN with oil-cemept mortar and given
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03

coveted by o. II. Scott, democratic lawyer
Of Hebron. There was a split among the
prohibitionists in that senatorial district, and
Mr.. Starbuck was put on their ticket in
Thayer county in place Of a Mr.. Goodale.
who ran in Jefferson county. The senator
had plurality Of twenty y-seven votes on the
face Of the returns but over one hundred of
them were from prohibitionists voting their
own party ticket Mr. Scott wants those
prohibition votes thrown out. Senator Star
buck is president of an alliance, was the reg
ular republican nominee, and was indorsed
by the the prohibiuonsts IN one OF the two
counties in his district At one time Scott
pressing 1t,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
WORLDS Eair Termin

CHICAGO, Feb. Especial Telegram to
THE BEE "A number of Philadelphia cap
italists, with whom Messrs. Widner and Ell
kins are said to be interested, are making
arrangements to buy and equip complete
union railroad terminals for the worlds fair.
They have the field TO themselves, as the
railroads some time ago called off all arrange
ments with the local directory. The estimate
by Engineer Gottlieb for terminals involves
an expense of So, 100000 and will be rejected.
The Philadelphia men say they have no lack
of money and will rent privileges to the Chi
cago roads much cheaper than each could
provide for its own.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03

CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-Postmaster Sexton re
ceived today from the postmaster at Town
send, Colo, circular telling of bad crops
for three successive years, saying the cit-
zens of Denver are supplying the sufferers
need of clothing and money, the latter to buy
seed and food for tho stock. Postmaster Sex
ton has laid the appeal before the Chicago
posts of the Grand Army of the Republic
and Urges other charitably disposed people to
do what they can.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
IRON Work ERs LOCKED OUT.
They Refuse to Accept a Reduction in
Their Wages.

READING, Pa. Feb 2.-The pudders of the
Brook iron company at Birds boro this county,
refused to accept the proposed reduction of 25
cents per ton and the rolling mill closed down
this morning. About four hundred and
fifty hands are thrown out of en-
ployment The entire iron works of the
Ellis a. Lessig steel and iron company
of Pottstown shut down today, throwing 200
men out of employment. This lockout is the
result of the men refusing to accept reduc-
ton in their wages President Lessig says
that the unfaVorabe and unsatisfactory con-
dition of the iron trade at the present time
justined the reduction. If business bright
ems the company promises to raise wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
AFRAID OF FEE SILVER.
Eastern Mortgagecs Eager to Insist
on the Gold Clause.

on the Gold Clause.
New York, Feb. Especial Telegram to
The BEE The free coinage bill now before
congress is creating wild scare among the
pacers of mortgages. Where it is possible,
gold is demanded by agents, who are acting
of course on instructions Of their customers.
Secretary Pageof the Washington trust com
pany several days ago placed $1,000 mortgages
with the gold clause in them. He refused to
give the names of the parties in the bargain.
That persons holding mortgages prefer gold
security is admitted, but large corporations
do not refuse to take good security on sill
yer basis.
President Clark of Bradstreet's and vice
president of the Washington trust company
said: IL have heard the gold clause in mort
cages discussed. | think it is unwise, as il
still further embarrasses the financial situa-
ton asmuch as it will tend to create that
which the investors desire TO protect them
selves from, the flooding of the market with
svernnd the creation of premium on gold"
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
CONG REss sIoNAL PRoCEEDINGs.
MIR. Turpic Wants Senators Elected
by a Direct Vote.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The senate met at
2p. IN.
Mr.. Turpie introduced a joint resolution,
(Which was referred to the committee on
judiciary proposing an amendment to the
constitution for the election of United States
senators by direct vote of the people.
Mr.. Sherman asked immediate action upon
the measure referring to the treaty with the
Hawaiian islands. Executive officers are
now embarrassed from tho fact Of the duties
being levied in violation of the treaty, and
this is fast disturbing very seriously
the condition of American affairs in
the islands. After some discussion,
Mr. Sherman said that in the absence Of
Mr. Carlisle he would not press the bill now,
but would ask the senate to consider it at the
very earliest moment possible
The fortifcation bill was taken up. The
amendment reported by the committee to re-
duce the appropriation for gun and mortar
batteries for the defense of the harbors Of
Boston, New York, San Francisco, Hampton
roads and Washington from $1,000 900 to
$3.50, 900 was discussed at length.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
DiIke's EXpiatiOn,

LONDON, Feb. 2.-[Special Cablegram to
The BEE. SIR Charles Dixie is spoken of
as possible successor to Charles Bradlaug CHS
seat. Dixie has Of late been coming back
ito public life, and his reception has indicated
that his partisans are willing to forget the
folly that brought him down, now that he
has paid to decency the tribute of temporary
retirement 1t is not likely, however, that
Dixie will come forward for the seat before
the next election. Lady Dixie is winning
golden opinions everywhere by her devotion
to the cause Of working women.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
\ Constitutional Amendment.

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. Especial to THE
BEE MIR. Storms Gnd,) of Nemaha has in
troduced bill providing for the submission
of constitutional amendment requiring all
voters TO be citizens of the United States.
Under the present law o foreigner can take
out his first papers, aud after six months
residence in this state he becomes a voter
Should the amendment be adopted all voters
must have their final papers before they can
vote. This bill will receive strong support
from ths Independents.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03

Des Moines' Council Extends it to In
uicted Ex- Aid ermen.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 2.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The olive branch of
peace was extended by the city council this
morning to the indicted ex-aldermen by the
adoption of this resolutions "That it is the
sense of this council that in order to avoid
any further unfavorable notoriety for the
city, to prevent any further expense to the
county and for the purpose of relmbursing
this city for all of the compensation, wrong
fully drawn by said former members, that
we recommend that upon payment by such
parties Of the amount so received by them to
the city treasurer that further prosecution IN
such matter should cease.n 1t Is hardly
probable that the proposition will be ac-
cepted, as those indicted expect to be ac-
Quilted any how.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
viii Discipline Bulgaria.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2-[Special Cable
gram to TIE BEE. 1.-The Russian govern
ment intends to take further diplomatic
action against the Bulgarian government.
Since the diplomatic agents of Germany
ard Austria protested against nihilists being
protected and employed in Bulgaria, the Bull
garian government instead of expelling the
persons designated by Russia took advan-
tage of the opportunity to expell 200 other
persons, chiefly ex-of1icers of the Bulgarian
army and Russophiles hostile to M. STAN
bulOff
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
Gable FLASHES.

The Union dock men at the Inman docks,
Liverpool, have quit work because non-union
men were working there. The strikers are
being rapidly replaced,
Jules Ferry was elected president OF the
French senate customs committee.
Court functions at Berlin are deferred
because the empress has severe cold.
The Wilson-Hill company, 0ondon) has
reverted to the Shipping federation because
of dock laborers strike.
prof. Koch is in Vienna en- route TO Con-
stantinople.
The Beilin police contemplate a strike for
more pay,
The khedlve has ordered his own body ply
sician TO accompany Prof Koch during the
latter's soiourn in Egypt.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-03
Arrested for SmugSlin g Gold.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Feb. 2.-The steamer
Manuel Dublan, plying between San Diego
and Ensauada, Lower California, arrived to-
day bringing word that Captain Nelson was
arrested by the Mexican officials Saturday
on the charge of smuggling $500 in gold
bullion, which was found on his person. The
steamer, which carries the United States
mail, was detained by the authorities five
and half hours before the American and
English residents succeeded in securing
Captain Nelson's release. The Mexican
officials claim that Nelson has been engaged
in Smugfling for two wears.